Author Topic: [IC] Uni660 — wireless split by Sirius (GB soon) (Read 70652 times)

oldcat · « **on:** Wed, 09 January 2019, 23:00:14 »

Update on behalf of Sirius:

The vendor for the ready to ship stock is ilumkb.com，it will be open early June, and there will be a Group Buy (not ready-to-ship)，you may fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/Q7LvrYRPBvepuruQ7 if you want to opt in for email notifications.

Please kindly that I am NOT part of the GB running process, nor am I affiliated with the GB in any way. Just a friend of Sirius and helping translate and posting some info here for his work, and please reach out to Louis or linyaofred about this GB.

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Excited to post this IC for another wireless keyboard, on behalf of Sirius (designer of UniGo66).

Prototype batch in China done, GB likely coming in June! Sirius has confirmed that for the first batch of ready-to-ship stocks, the vendor will be ilumkb.com! 50 sets will be available. And after that Sirius will try to do a GB (not ready-to-ship), and he is still trying to find vendors.

Key Features:

1. Wireless, cross sub-boards combination keys
2. Aluminum 6061 case
3. Logitech K230 chip, 2032 button battery (current plan, exploring other options)
4. Updated U2U adapter (current plan), type-C, with 3 keys on it, QMK/TMK firmware
5. Compatible with MX Switches, Hot-swappable PCB, sockets pre-soldered
6. Acrylic bottom included
7. Bottom RGB light when assembling together
7. Fully programmable
7. Designed by Sirius

Lormania · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 09 January 2019, 23:02:16 »

Ooohhhh Baby!!! I am in for one!

eyedrop · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 09 January 2019, 23:10:56 »

It is broken in 2 pieces but I like it!

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SaiZn · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 09 January 2019, 23:25:03 »

I saw all the other renders in the ALF discord too and I'll definitely buy this if it supports split backspace.

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 09 January 2019, 23:53:55 »

Beautiful!!

Abec13 · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 09 January 2019, 23:54:22 »

I love the shape of it, though I hope this one doesn't use SATA for the split.

oldcat · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 00:01:32 »

This one will be ultra dope

cyriously · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 00:29:23 »

Made an account so that I could show my interest.
Yes, please. I will definitely buy this.
A split backspace support would be even more great.

Rensuya · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 00:39:53 »

Is that a diffuser?

phongnh · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 01:48:01 »

Does this keyboard support combination - two halves can be combined something like UHK?

unluckyxiii · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 02:17:03 »

I want it!

It'd be great if the centre split has diffused light on each halves, and how about Fn key on the left half?

airyimbin · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 02:18:15 »

Very interested in this board.

JSaintS · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 02:34:02 »

I know it's not happening but would love ISO on that ^^

Also, I would love to see the diffuser go all the way around each part, when split, the middle portion needs RGB imo

Poblopuablo · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 02:47:46 »

That's gonna be hard to find caps for.

nguyenhimself · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 04:22:48 »

Yeeeessssss no F-row!
Make it wireless via a dongle like your UniGo66 and you got me.

nguyenhimself · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 04:24:37 »

Quote from: Poblopuablo on Thu, 10 January 2019, 02:47:46

That's gonna be hard to find caps for.

Most sets nowadays have a second 2.25 Shift. And I'm sure this layout will allow 1.25 + 1.0 like the Clueboard anyway.

rjchatfield · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 05:05:20 »

Love this in so many ways!

How about some space around those arrow keys?

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boxfrommoon · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 07:15:14 »

Quote from: rjchatfield on Thu, 10 January 2019, 05:05:20

How about some space around those arrow keys?

Indeed! A small blocker on the left side of arrow keys and this would tick almost all the boxes I would want from a split board

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gorbachev · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 07:48:02 »

Oh hells yea! In, for sure, if price ok. I'm currently using a 65% Quefrency as my main board, and this thing looks like a better version of that. Nice!

urbantheii · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 07:54:03 »

Split and wireless. Take my money.

FRANCO · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 08:43:41 »

I registered just to put my name in; this is exactly what I've been looking for

Guarantee I will buy one!

Hedgey · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 08:56:53 »

Count me in...You guys keep taking my money!! STAHP!!

oldcat · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 09:07:05 »

Quote from: rjchatfield on Thu, 10 January 2019, 05:05:20

Love this in so many ways!

How about some space around those arrow keys?

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Still ways to improve this board, will post a poll soon!

oldcat · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 09:09:41 »

Quote from: nguyenhimself on Thu, 10 January 2019, 04:22:48

Yeeeessssss no F-row!
Make it wireless via a dongle like your UniGo66 and you got me.

Yes that’s how it’s been designed so far, Sirius has been working on the wireless solution for a long time

And he said he may even use a better solution than UniGo66 solution

saucybulgogi · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 09:58:47 »

I’ve gotten sick of wires all over my desk so wireless solutions are right up my alley.

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dededecline · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 10:10:11 »

Quote from: Abec13 on Wed, 09 January 2019, 23:54:22

I love the shape of it, though I hope this one doesn't use SATA for the split.

it's wireless

fcnchuck · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 10:40:03 »

Love it. Like that it does not have an F row, but has both program keys on the right and left side.

tex_live_utility · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 10:59:21 »

Is it wireless-only or are you planning on a wired option as well?

xeronu · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 11:22:06 »

this looks lovely! i hope those spacebars are a standard size. that's always my problems w/ split boards.

RacerK1 · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 11:36:43 »

I love this form factor! Currently using the Keebio Quefrency and this looks like the perfect upgrade. A couple things that would make this an instant buy for me:

Split Backspace
Option to have 5 keys on the bottom left row (1.25u, 1.25u, 1.25u, 2.25u, 1.25u)
QMK support

airyimbin · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 13:26:35 »

This form factor and layout is perfect for me.
Will this also be manufactured by ALF?

Rob27shred · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 13:48:34 »

I knew there was a reason I got the space keys set with my GMK Space Cadet even though i don't have a build with a split space bar right now, LOL! Seriously though this board ticks almost all the boxes for me, if this has the option for split backspace I'm sold!

WilySouser · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 14:12:27 »

I'm very intrigued. Typically don't like wireless, but I may have to get one of these anyways

Pennywise359 · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 16:22:25 »

THIS IS EPIC!

rondg · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 16:56:38 »

Might join this, depending on the timing...

mgsickler · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 17:23:01 »

I’ll definitely pick this up.

Keebmeupscotty · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 21:27:19 »

Count me in if the price isn't too ridiculous. Awesome layout and work. I'm sure I'll have more praise for this once details are posted

razor_blade · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 21:28:46 »

Beautiful design. It's a baby VE.A with wireless. What a wonderful keyboard!

oldcat · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 10 January 2019, 22:15:39 »

Key Features and Layout Option Poll added.

cyriously · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 11 January 2019, 00:50:49 »

Filled the poll.
I think most people would pick A (?) since it has more common spaces U i.e. 2.25 and 2.75.
Any chance for non hot swappable PCB?

rjchatfield · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 11 January 2019, 05:07:12 »

Any Mac owner (myself included) would appreciate Option (A)’s alignment of the Command Key with the right of the X key. It’s perfect!

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KaosJ · « **Reply #41 on:** Fri, 11 January 2019, 14:10:13 »

Please consider one of these as well ( i just was too lazy to put macros, but consider left macro included as well)

fcnchuck · « **Reply #42 on:** Fri, 11 January 2019, 16:01:17 »

Looks like a button battery might be used according to the spec list at the top. Is it rechargeable via usb or do you have to just swap out the battery once it is dead like most other wireless keebs?

ST999 · « **Reply #43 on:** Fri, 11 January 2019, 16:11:55 »

By logitech k230 chip, does it mean that chips are going to be harvested from a k230 keyboard and transplanted to each half?

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noahf · « **Reply #44 on:** Fri, 11 January 2019, 20:24:44 »

interested

oldcat · « **Reply #45 on:** Sat, 12 January 2019, 11:57:09 »

Quote from: fcnchuck on Fri, 11 January 2019, 16:01:17

Looks like a button battery might be used according to the spec list at the top. Is it rechargeable via usb or do you have to just swap out the battery once it is dead like most other wireless keebs?

button battery is not. It is relatively cheap (10 bucks for a set of 10 pcs) and last about 5-6 months of normal use. Sirius has considered a rechargeable li-ion battery but he is concerned about the shipping via air (may not be able to get through air transportation to most countries)

If you guys have suggestions, please share your thoughts!

beekey · « **Reply #46 on:** Sat, 12 January 2019, 13:32:52 »

Quote from: KaosJ on Fri, 11 January 2019, 14:10:13

Please consider one of these as well ( i just was too lazy to put macros, but consider left macro included as well)

Show Image

I would love to see the top one getting made.

Owl- · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 12 January 2019, 13:58:54 »

For option A, is it possible to swap the split space bar around? 2.25 on the left and 2.75 on the right. Much more comfortable on the right thumb.

I really love Option C for the uniformity, but Option A provides the best feasibility with keysets right now.

Marutks · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 12 January 2019, 17:48:05 »

split backspace please, I hope this keeb will work with a macbook.

rjchatfield · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 13 January 2019, 19:44:20 »

Quote from: Marutks on Sat, 12 January 2019, 17:48:05

split backspace please, I hope this keeb will work with a macbook.

Can someone convince me about a split backspace? I’ve not used one before, but I can’t imagine having a second button where my backspace should be.

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Author Topic: [IC] Uni660 — wireless split by Sirius (GB soon) (Read 70652 times)