[IC] Theca x Rubrehose | Group Buy November 16-30th

[densus designs]

Theca x Rubrehose by Densus Design & KLC




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Board Features:

- F12 WKL or WK TKL layout with ANSI and ISO Support
- 18mm front height without feet
- 2.8KG Built
- Custom Silicone Gasket Mount or Top Mount
- 8-degree typing angle
- “Seamless” Sides
- Recessed USB-C port parallel to your desk
- Internal Brass Weight
- External Silver coloured brass or Brass Weight
- MX or Topre PCB


Final Information:

Theca GB will start on November 16th and be open for two weeks, closing on the 30th. GB may close early if soft cap is met.







Mounting:
 

V1 Gaskets Left, V2 Gaskets Right. Only 20A in Black (matte) for final production.

Theca can be mounted in two ways: Top Mount or Gasket Mount.
Unlike most other gasket mounted boards, Theca utilizes custom injection moulded silicone gaskets to achieve a smooth and flexible typing experience, accompanied by the recessed areas on the bottom case for increased flex.
 
After manufacturing and testing prototypes using different gasket thicknesses, I am extremely satisfied with the resulting typing feel and flex. Gaskets will be available in only 1 hardness: 20A Durometer (Black). Due to the lack of adhesive between the gaskets and plate/case, harnesses can be seamlessly installed and swapped without frustration or clean-up.
 
As well as this, Theca can also be mounted to the top case using 8 screws for a more classic typing feel.


Topre Addon Kit:




For Theca, we will be offering an addon kit for topre compatible parts, this kit will include PCB, plate, standoffs and screws. Designed by the Talented Cipulot, this pcb allows for multi-layout options including 7u & 6.25u bottom rows along with stepped and regular capslock. Above are some pictures of the PCB with artwork by Rubrehose!


Internals:




Theca's Internals have been updated since the initial prototype, this will provide a cleaner look and should give a more even sound.

Please note that all brass weights will be clear-coated.


Included Carry Case:

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This premium carry case included with Theca has been designed to make it easy to place and pick up boards with wide side openings for hands. This bag uses two custom moulded eva parts to hold Theca while also separating extra parts such as plates, PCBs and extra gaskets. Sponge foam has been adhered to the top of the case to prevent damage during shipping and daily use.


Colours Available:
Black Ano, Brown Ano (same as rotor) & E-Beige (E-coating)


PCB & Layouts

- Winkeyless or Winkey
- ANSI and ISO Support
- Regular and Split Backspace Support
- Regular and Split Left and Right Shift Support
- Regular and Stepped Caps Support
- 6.25u & 7u bottom row options
 

Build Stream(s) and Typing Tests


Xanniard - DONE
Ruminative- DONE
GymLeaderNathann - DONE
XinXinWong- DONE
Georen-  October 26
StarFirePenguin- October 31
TimKeyLess- TBA
WarmThoughts- November 6
Enomooshiki- TBA
Lighting keyboards- TBA

[Invezting]

This is dope

[ankit]

What does the plate look like?

[densus designs]

What does the plate look like?

Ill add a photo of the plate now!

[darthcapn]

Hottieeee! Looks so good.

[ankit]

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[densus designs]

Thank you for the feedback, I can post some more photos shortly as well as an ic form for plates and colours.

[chat and team]

cool and all but we all already know this is going to be 500+

[densus designs]

cool and all but we all already know this is going to be 500+

Again, pricing has not been decided but this is 2.8kg built with 2 different weights and 3 different materials depending on configuration.

[Sissy]

Aw yea very nice. Only real downside I see is not a universal PCB but not the biggest issue

[DubbTom]

Brown please. Tyvm

[arium]

beige and brass pls

[finalarcadia]

Awesome <3 Rubrehose

Sent from my SM-S908U1 using Tapatalk

[Bub]

interested in e-beige. got any more photos?

please consider trying to run small duration unlimited GB over raffle

[superjackie]

what layout does hotswap pcb support? fixed ansi only(stepped cap?), or iso hotswap possible?

[sirieous]

Neat weight

[forgiivn]

Very nice, can't wait!

[Kinesiologist]

hope to see more color options, love the design tho

[audax989]

Silver and Brass would be a killer combo with deadbeats! 100% in!

[Sandy]

Props to you and chad on this! Very intresting internals love to see it.

[Xanira]

gib

[ARSLOCK]

How many units available?

[lionblinds]

Cool，wish that would be an unlimited GB

[kbye]

Didn’t think I’d want another TKL but here I am. Looking great so far

[dantambok]

dank weight design!

[densus designs]

IC Form has been posted.

IC Form

Depending on Interest, we are looking into a limited run of WK tops.

[densus designs]

For those that wanted to see what e-beige looks like, here is e-beige on a new lin whale!

interested in e-beige. got any more photos?

please consider trying to run small duration unlimited GB over raffle

[rmendis]

beige and brass pls

Nodders

[catamscott]

very nice! mounting looks good and gasket socks over separate strips is nice, weight looks nice and the internal cuts look neat. that e-beige is hot too. really interested in seeing how this turns out 

edit: topre kit would be really really cool too!

[Nonnegaard]

this is extremely hot

[densus designs]

Hello, Just wanted to answer a few questions and some feedback from the IC form.

1. This board will not be offered in F13, only F12.

2. Soldered will be the default PCB, Hotswap will be available as an add-on.

3. KLC will be the only vendor of this board.

4. More plates will be added and tested. So far we have: Aluminium, Carbon Fiber & FR4. PC and POM are still being decided.

5. Half plates will also be available, still haven't decided on what materials, no plastic ones will be offered.

6. No polished weight options will be added.

7. No more colours options will be added.

8. Winkey option will be available, depending on interest it may be only available in certain colours.

9. Thank you for the great interest in the topre kit. Currently the prototype plate is being made and the pcb is still in the design phase. After testing we will see if  it can be offered with this board.

Thank you again for the overall high interest in this keyboard!

[SDKCAMPING]

I'm a fan, and the price is better than most TKLs now too, following

[Adelscott]

I'm a fan, and the price is better than most TKLs now too, following

Where did you see the price ?

[densus designs]

I'm a fan, and the price is better than most TKLs now too, following

Where did you see the price ?

It was posted briefly but removed it as it was very rough. I had wrote 450-550usd.

[UGunaLOSE]

PogChimp

[densus designs]

Update 30/5/22:

We have decided to only include 30A hardness for the gaskets due to the harder 50A gaskets feeling the same as top mount and with the compression, its much harder to assemble the case.

We will also remove the internal mounting point due to the interference of Topre housings. Instead we have chosen to use a magnet for the middle screw point. All the other screws will remain unchanged.

[LegendsWorks]

Looks good, I'm not sure if I missed it but is there INFO on the colors that will be avail?

[densus designs]

Looks good, I'm not sure if I missed it but is there INFO on the colors that will be avail?

4 colours are currently mentioned, Black and E-Beige are confirmed but are still deciding between silver and brown (currently tied on IC form)

[DJ Clicks]

Is it possible to have the option to choose solder or hotswap instead of being forced to get solder and buying hotwap as extra? Also would hotswap be cem3 as well?

[densus designs]

Currently pcb options wont change, both cem3

[mvkb]

We will also remove the internal mounting point due to the interference of Topre housings. Instead we have chosen to use a magnet for the middle screw point. All the other screws will remain unchanged.

Does this mean 3rd party PCB's will fit?

Love all the updates you've been posting here, might want to update the top post with all the new details 🙂

[densus designs]

We will also remove the internal mounting point due to the interference of Topre housings. Instead we have chosen to use a magnet for the middle screw point. All the other screws will remain unchanged.

Does this mean 3rd party PCB's will fit?

Love all the updates you've been posting here, might want to update the top post with all the new details 🙂

Yes it does now! as long as the pcb has a jst connector it should be fine, havent tried any south facing stabs though.
Thank you,
I will be updating the thread now!

[densus designs]

7/6/22 Update:

- Internals have been updated, grooves removed, brass weight covers DB channel.
- Final colour options have been decided: Black Ano, Brown Ano (same as rotor) & E-Beige.
- IC form closed
- Larger proto order will be placed in the next few days for build streams!

[yukitoki]

Thank you for the updates.

[Diggidy]

Please consider a non-engraved weight option.

I like the board, and am super interested in the topre addition; however, the weight design is very cartoonish to me and a complete turn off.

[densus designs]

Please consider a non-engraved weight option.

I like the board, and am super interested in the topre addition; however, the weight design is very cartoonish to me and a complete turn off.

Thank you for the feedback but there won't be a non engraved version.

[Puddsy]

Please consider a non-engraved weight option.

I like the board, and am super interested in the topre addition; however, the weight design is very cartoonish to me and a complete turn off.

Thank you for the feedback but there won't be a non engraved version.

nice

[rmendis]

7/6/22 Update:

- Internals have been updated, grooves removed, brass weight covers DB channel.
- Final colour options have been decided: Black Ano, Brown Ano (same as rotor) & E-Beige.
- IC form closed
- Larger proto order will be placed in the next few days for build streams!

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Awesome! Is brown anno the same as this: https://imgur.com/a/uQVvS9B ?

[densus designs]

7/6/22 Update:

- Internals have been updated, grooves removed, brass weight covers DB channel.
- Final colour options have been decided: Black Ano, Brown Ano (same as rotor) & E-Beige.
- IC form closed
- Larger proto order will be placed in the next few days for build streams!

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Awesome! Is brown anno the same as this: https://imgur.com/a/uQVvS9B ?

Yes it is, that was the first prototype of Rotor and it wasn’t perfectly matched to the correct pantone. Here is the link the final prototype that is patched well.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYicBB9vayX/

[granola bar enthusiast]

KBD67 lite and many other boards that use silicone gaskets had an extremely stiff feel and the silicone did not help the boards in the slightest, how is the flex on this board?

[densus designs]

KBD67 lite and many other boards that use silicone gaskets had an extremely stiff feel and the silicone did not help the boards in the slightest, how is the flex on this board?

Hello, from some googling I’ve found that KBD67 line is mounted from a layer of silicone throughout the plate that acts as a plate dampener aswell as the mounting gaskets. This pad looks very stiff and is a very different method of mounting compared to how Theca is mounted. Theca’s gaskets are 30A durometer which is quite flexible as well as them being several mm thick on each sides. From typing on theca with the carbon fiber plate, there isn’t too much flex considering it is a stiff material but I will definitely try it again with PC, POM and FR4. 

[densus designs]

Pricing Update:

Note: Kit doesn't include PCB, KLC will be stocking both Hotswap and Soldered PCBs on their store. The board will come with Daughterboard and JST Cable. The board is also compatible with most 87 layout PCBs that have a JST Connector.

You will be able to choose between Stainless Steel and Brass for the external weight, the internal weight is brass and cannot be changed. All weights are clear coated.

Plates: Aluminium, Carbon Fiber and PC will be available in Full Plate.
Black Ano will have a RED Alu Plate
E-Beige and Brown will have a Black Alu Plate

- Base Kit  ~ 520USD
(no upcharge for e-beige)

- Carbon Fiber Plate ~ 35USD
- PC Plate ~ 35USD

What is included in the base kit:
- Top
- Bottom
- Plate
- Internal Weight
- External Weight
- Daughterboard + JST Connector
- 8x 30A Gaskets
- Top Mount Screws

Topre Kit ~ Pricing Still Pending
Will include:
- Plate
- PCB
- Screws + Standoffs

In other news, i will be passing Theca and Rotor to MechaStore for review so stay tuned for building and sound tests!!!

[zzkhan1996]

Is this unlimited GB or FCFS?

[densus designs]

Is this unlimited GB or FCFS?

Group buy will be unlimited for a limited time frame

[zzkhan1996]

Is this unlimited GB or FCFS?

Group buy will be unlimited for a limited time frame

Will there be any vendors from SEA or Asia?

[densus designs]

Is this unlimited GB or FCFS?

Group buy will be unlimited for a limited time frame

Will there be any vendors from SEA or Asia?

KLC is located in South Korea and will be the only vendor

[zzkhan1996]

Is this unlimited GB or FCFS?

Group buy will be unlimited for a limited time frame

Will there be any vendors from SEA or Asia?

KLC is located in South Korea and will be the only vendor

Thanks

[sirieous]

Bit on the expensive side but the reworked internals are appreciated. GLWGB

[LMarci]

Really nice looking board. Might pick this up.

[meaningless_art]

Yeah I like this. GLWGB

[twitchytheinsideman]

Wanna see a picture of e-beige

[densus designs]

Wanna see a picture of e-beige

A sample picture is e-beige has already been posted on thread.
E-beige prototypes of theca are currently in production, photos of them will be taken when possible.

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For those that wanted to see what e-beige looks like, here is e-beige on a new lin whale!

interested in e-beige. got any more photos?

please consider trying to run small duration unlimited GB over raffle

[densus designs]

Update 30/6/22:

- 20A hardness gaskets have ordered and will be tested against current 30A gaskets.
- Photos of the Topre PCB have been uploaded onto the IC with updated information about layout options.

[ankit]

Love that PCB. 

[Neely_12]

Would the topre addon kit work with other boards if I were to get a plate made or will it only work in this case?

[JSaintS]

This looks really good! I really like the Topre PCB design, will the same design be on the MX variant?

[densus designs]

This looks really good! I really like the Topre PCB design, will the same design be on the MX variant?

Hello, since the pcb is not included in the kit. I think that many people would buy 3rd party pcbs or the ones currently instock on KLC's store. however we will consider adding the artwork to a pcb for theca! Thanks for the suggestion

[Riizmaa]

god sent me he said to add si support poggers

[nonuser]

I really like the wolf, the wolf is my spirit animal. Matter of fact, I consider myself an alpha wolf  GLWIC  AWOOOOOOOO

[B_D]

Yes please

[densus designs]

Hello,
Xanniard is now live building a brown theca!!
Go check him out
https://www.twitch.tv/xanniard

[densus designs]

Hello Friends, a lot of info has been updated including more information on pricing, extras and FAQs.
Ive also added a list of the build streams happening! The discord link didn't seem to be working, so it has now also been fixed.

[nonmemo]

I was wondering how reconfiguration of keymap and calibration can be done on the topre kit, or if they are necessary.  Thanks.

[densus designs]

I was wondering how reconfiguration of keymap and calibration can be done on the topre kit, or if they are necessary.  Thanks.

Hello, the topre PCB will be flashed with VIA and VIAL where you can remap. I'm not 100% sure about calibration, but the board has been tested to set the correct values.

[nonmemo]

Thanks for your reply.

[whirlwind]

13 days left, very exciting!
Wow! Can you believe it?
Soon available at KLC and Cafege!
I won't miss it!

 

[Re-Kid]

Did anyone try with alps too? How I wish this collab could go further like buying option for bbw's keycaps as well, for example: big fat Lucy:)

[densus designs]

Did anyone try with alps too? How I wish this collab could go further like buying option for bbw's keycaps as well, for example: big fat Lucy:)

sorry not alps support avail and no options to buy artisans

[Re-Kid]

Could you give more info on the manufacturer side? Like, will it be the same manufacturer with other boards, for example, Lin whale or something else?

[The_judge_168]

Board looks great! Will there be a topre build stream before sale?

[densus designs]

Board looks great! Will there be a topre build stream before sale?

Hey, there wont be a build stream but i can take photos while building and try to make a sound test after.
Also
Theca GB will start on November 16th and be open for two weeks, closing on the 30th. GB may close early if soft cap is met.