Post by: CoolMike on Sun, 05 July 2020, 00:38:14
GROUPBUY POST IS LIVE - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114471.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114471.0)
Hubble65 - designed by Mechs & Co.
Google Form - https://forms.gle/ccfsNNEFUnPhGTpD9
We are proud to present the Hubble65 by Mechs & Co. This board was inspired by the Hubble Space Telescope and the revolutionary engineering genius that was achieved by mankind in its design and function. We want the Hubble65 to pay homage to the Hubble Telescope. Consisting of a high quality two piece aluminum body with a drop in brass weight, we wanted to offer an isolation mounted 65% keyboard built with some of the finest materials we could acquire. Manufacturing will be done by Salvun combined with a Wilba PCB offering both solder and hotswap options.
(https://i.imgur.com/QjAR5YU.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ZIpRfXd.jpg)
Features
Quantity
We have increased the quantity from 100 to 200 due to demand
We are also planning on having extras however there is no solid number at this time
Case Angle
5.5 degree typing angle
Mounting Method
Isolation Mounted (PORON Gaskets)
Case Material
Aluminum body
Colors
Black Hole (Matte Black), Lunar Gray (Titanium Gray), and Crimson Moon (Bordeaux)
PCB
Wilba WT65 Solder or Hotswap PCB with USB-C daughterboard, VIA and QMK compatible
Plate Materials
Aluminum or Brass
Weight
Interchangeable Brass weight
Layout Options
Solder
(https://i.imgur.com/8Eqx1KR.jpg)
Hotswap
(https://i.imgur.com/lvCP9SA.jpg)
Updates
7-5-2020
Updated PCB model with ISO support
Realigned 1990 top-right engraving
7-9-2020
Updated quantity under features list
In the process of ordering a prototype
Gallery
Renders by: Kingk22
https://kingk22.xyz/
(https://i.imgur.com/PFTjinY.jpg)
Black Hole (Matte Black)
x
GMK Apollo
(https://i.imgur.com/qtBZH4d.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/BYp8sic.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/P5zcURC.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/hchiCuq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QjAR5YU.jpg)
Lunar Gray (Titanium Gray)
x
GMK Sharkbait
(https://i.imgur.com/awArD9s.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/CZdPIp7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4jfYkTp.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/x445olS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZnI5yUW.jpg)
Crimson Moon (Bordeaux)
x
GMK Jamon
(https://i.imgur.com/RqhNo5x.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/I4YqkOI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/o3kJYQG.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/pLW46un.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gi3HS7Y.jpg)
Vendor Info
Mechs & Co. located in the United States.
https://mechsandco.com/
Pricing
$475 per board (Includes 1x Hubble65 Keyboard, 1x WT65-GRAPHITE PCB with Daughterboard, 1x FR4 Plate, 1x Pack of SKUF Feet, 16x PORON Gaskets, and 1x Pack of Hardware)
$18 Per Extra FR4 Plate
$40 Per Extra Brass Plate
$55 Per Extra PCB (Solder or Hotswap)
Special Thanks
A huge thank you to the following people that have helped us over the course of the designing of the Hubble65.
Yoni Wolf: Lead designer.
Psyoshi: Co-Designer and part of the Mechs & Co. team.
Koobaczech: Designer of the Pearl and Pandora keyboards. https://pearlboards.net/
Crykn, The creator of the Dawn: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102293.0
Salvun: https://salvun.com/
Wilba.Tech: https://wilba.tech/
The Keycult Team: https://keycult.com/
Helen Pan: https://www.behance.net/helenpan
octix: for providing us with the Apollo Deskmat, Lost in Space. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104800.0
The entire Mechs & Co. team.
Follow us!
Discord: https://discord.gg/a8XpG9R
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mechsandco/
Website: https://mechsandco.com/
Google Form - https://forms.gle/ccfsNNEFUnPhGTpD9
We are proud to present the Hubble65 by Mechs & Co. This board was inspired by the Hubble Space Telescope and the revolutionary engineering genius that was achieved by mankind in its design and function. We want the Hubble65 to pay homage to the Hubble Telescope. Consisting of a high quality two piece aluminum body with a drop in brass weight, we wanted to offer an isolation mounted 65% keyboard built with some of the finest materials we could acquire. Manufacturing will be done by Salvun combined with a Wilba PCB offering both solder and hotswap options.
(https://i.imgur.com/QjAR5YU.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ZIpRfXd.jpg)
Features
Quantity
We have increased the quantity from 100 to 200 due to demand
We are also planning on having extras however there is no solid number at this time
Case Angle
5.5 degree typing angle
Mounting Method
Isolation Mounted (PORON Gaskets)
Case Material
Aluminum body
Colors
Black Hole (Matte Black), Lunar Gray (Titanium Gray), and Crimson Moon (Bordeaux)
PCB
Wilba WT65 Solder or Hotswap PCB with USB-C daughterboard, VIA and QMK compatible
Plate Materials
Aluminum or Brass
Weight
Interchangeable Brass weight
Layout Options
Solder
(https://i.imgur.com/8Eqx1KR.jpg)
Hotswap
(https://i.imgur.com/lvCP9SA.jpg)
Updates
7-5-2020
Updated PCB model with ISO support
Realigned 1990 top-right engraving
7-9-2020
Updated quantity under features list
In the process of ordering a prototype
Gallery
Renders by: Kingk22
https://kingk22.xyz/
(https://i.imgur.com/PFTjinY.jpg)
Black Hole (Matte Black)
x
GMK Apollo
(https://i.imgur.com/qtBZH4d.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/BYp8sic.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/P5zcURC.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/hchiCuq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QjAR5YU.jpg)
Lunar Gray (Titanium Gray)
x
GMK Sharkbait
(https://i.imgur.com/awArD9s.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/CZdPIp7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4jfYkTp.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/x445olS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZnI5yUW.jpg)
Crimson Moon (Bordeaux)
x
GMK Jamon
(https://i.imgur.com/RqhNo5x.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/I4YqkOI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/o3kJYQG.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/pLW46un.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gi3HS7Y.jpg)
Vendor Info
Mechs & Co. located in the United States.
https://mechsandco.com/
Pricing
$475 per board (Includes 1x Hubble65 Keyboard, 1x WT65-GRAPHITE PCB with Daughterboard, 1x FR4 Plate, 1x Pack of SKUF Feet, 16x PORON Gaskets, and 1x Pack of Hardware)
$18 Per Extra FR4 Plate
$40 Per Extra Brass Plate
$55 Per Extra PCB (Solder or Hotswap)
Special Thanks
A huge thank you to the following people that have helped us over the course of the designing of the Hubble65.
Yoni Wolf: Lead designer.
Psyoshi: Co-Designer and part of the Mechs & Co. team.
Koobaczech: Designer of the Pearl and Pandora keyboards. https://pearlboards.net/
Crykn, The creator of the Dawn: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102293.0
Salvun: https://salvun.com/
Wilba.Tech: https://wilba.tech/
The Keycult Team: https://keycult.com/
Helen Pan: https://www.behance.net/helenpan
octix: for providing us with the Apollo Deskmat, Lost in Space. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104800.0
The entire Mechs & Co. team.
Follow us!
Discord: https://discord.gg/a8XpG9R
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mechsandco/
Website: https://mechsandco.com/
Post by: CoolMike on Sun, 05 July 2020, 00:38:39
Post by: BrainBunker on Sun, 05 July 2020, 00:42:24
Post by: NathanCVII on Sun, 05 July 2020, 00:43:23
Post by: dRnRcRr on Sun, 05 July 2020, 00:44:53
Post by: woyaodapian on Sun, 05 July 2020, 00:49:09
On closer inspection, can the numbers be spaced out proportionately to each others? the top and bottom numbers looks a little off.
Post by: Illfated on Sun, 05 July 2020, 00:49:25
Post by: crestia on Sun, 05 July 2020, 00:53:52
love the design cues and inspiration.
Post by: johnnysstash on Sun, 05 July 2020, 00:54:39
Post by: limenx on Sun, 05 July 2020, 00:56:58
Post by: TofuOrganic on Sun, 05 July 2020, 01:01:48
Post by: GaNeBaL on Sun, 05 July 2020, 01:04:01
Post by: CoolMike on Sun, 05 July 2020, 01:13:07
how to say no when my birthday is in 1990. very nice board. red is hawt.
On closer inspection, can the numbers be spaced out proportionately to each others? the top and bottom numbers looks a little off.
We will look into it, thank you for pointing that out.
ne proto avail?
Prototype order will be place within the next week.
Post by: meeras on Sun, 05 July 2020, 01:23:18
Post by: SekaiJutsu on Sun, 05 July 2020, 01:34:45
Post by: whitemamba on Sun, 05 July 2020, 02:25:09
Post by: paulgali on Sun, 05 July 2020, 03:18:23
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 05 July 2020, 03:35:45
Sorry, I had to bring it up. If you don't get it, don't worry.
But this project looks very nice to me. Interested and following along for updates.
Post by: jack47 on Sun, 05 July 2020, 04:30:42
Post by: getlazy on Sun, 05 July 2020, 04:36:11
Post by: SxM Designs on Sun, 05 July 2020, 04:44:35
Post by: gobowau on Sun, 05 July 2020, 06:12:27
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Post by: chriszhu on Sun, 05 July 2020, 07:08:07
Post by: kaworu on Sun, 05 July 2020, 07:36:56
looks awesome. Any chance for ISO layout happening? No doubt you can move the 100 units anyways but its still something I would appreciate
Also interested to know about ISO
Post by: break on Sun, 05 July 2020, 08:17:54
Post by: Rob27shred on Sun, 05 July 2020, 08:41:00
Post by: Kalabalik on Sun, 05 July 2020, 09:11:22
Post by: eniigma on Sun, 05 July 2020, 09:43:48
Would personally prefer a 910 or Iron165 style badge instead of engraving, I think it looks a bit plain as is
Also - did you reach out to Wilba before posting this? He tends to typically not work with newer designers
Post by: Clay333 on Sun, 05 July 2020, 09:52:17
Post by: tofulo on Sun, 05 July 2020, 10:52:21
Post by: neutralstate on Sun, 05 July 2020, 12:53:35
would it be possible to consider colored infills for the engravings? as it stands it some what too discreet, although i would imagine that there are some who may like such a look.
Post by: DastardlyDuchess on Sun, 05 July 2020, 13:36:31
Post by: RossLocke18 on Sun, 05 July 2020, 14:35:44
Post by: Bizarkie on Sun, 05 July 2020, 16:37:59
Post by: Runningtarrens on Sun, 05 July 2020, 16:49:42
Post by: stanloonasis on Sun, 05 July 2020, 18:12:09
Post by: youreyesonly on Sun, 05 July 2020, 19:02:03
Post by: nsyinc on Sun, 05 July 2020, 19:41:51
Also - did you reach out to Wilba before posting this? He tends to typically not work with newer designers
wondering if they are designing the case to fit keycult pcb that was designed by wilba. not sure if wilba needs to give permission. but they do list keycult under their team/credits so there must be some agreement to buy/use keycult stock.
what's the timeline for this project. the other project is still in ic for almost approaching a year.
the red/bordeaux color is fire.
Post by: kyoo on Sun, 05 July 2020, 20:54:53
Post by: CoolMike on Sun, 05 July 2020, 21:31:04
These 65% with blocker are very appealing to the eye. Would you consider compact without the blocker, however?
Currently there are no plans for a compact without a blocker.
looks awesome. Any chance for ISO layout happening? No doubt you can move the 100 units anyways but its still something I would appreciate
looks awesome. Any chance for ISO layout happening? No doubt you can move the 100 units anyways but its still something I would appreciate
Also interested to know about ISO
looks stunning, but sadly no iso enter option :/
Updated PCB support for ISO.
Will this be a raffle-style GB?
Due to the overwhelming interest this will more than likely be a raffle.
Looks like a very nice board!
Would personally prefer a 910 or Iron165 style badge instead of engraving, I think it looks a bit plain as is
Also - did you reach out to Wilba before posting this? He tends to typically not work with newer designers
This is indeed confirmed with Wilba.
We are happy with the current design and the feedback thus far on the Google form has been in favor of it.
this is a nice board!
would it be possible to consider colored infills for the engravings? as it stands it some what too discreet, although i would imagine that there are some who may like such a look.
Thank you, we aren't offering an infill option right now.
really like but but the logo throws it off. anyway to make it a brass or gold colored badge? id be so in. or possibly moving it to the page up/down and just losing those keys. im personally not a fan of that location. maybe we can see this option in the IC?
Looks fantastic!!! I love all things outer space. I shouldn't be spending any more money on 65s but to hell with it lol. Only suggestion I would make it to have the engraving changed to interchangeable badges, copper, brass etc. In case people really want the date to pop or to be more subtle. Will definitely keep my eye out on this :)
Also - did you reach out to Wilba before posting this? He tends to typically not work with newer designers
wondering if they are designing the case to fit keycult pcb that was designed by wilba. not sure if wilba needs to give permission. but they do list keycult under their team/credits so there must be some agreement to buy/use keycult stock.
what's the timeline for this project. the other project is still in ic for almost approaching a year.
the red/bordeaux color is fire.
The 1990 is in line with the theme around the Hubble telescope and based on the feedback we've seen so far we won't be changing the top right engraving.
Also I am not sure which project you are referring to?
Post by: dRnRcRr on Sun, 05 July 2020, 21:36:16
Post by: xanderpy on Sun, 05 July 2020, 22:52:37
Post by: noorejji on Mon, 06 July 2020, 04:10:13
how to say no when my birthday is in 1990Was just about to say.
Post by: Ptaty on Mon, 06 July 2020, 06:17:05
how to say no when my birthday is in 1990Was just about to say.
Ditto!
Post by: getlazy on Mon, 06 July 2020, 07:29:39
looks awesome. Any chance for ISO layout happening? No doubt you can move the 100 units anyways but its still something I would appreciate
Updated PCB support for ISO.Will this be a raffle-style GB?
Due to the overwhelming interest this will more than likely be a raffle.
absolute legend :) - I´ll definitely will try my luck
Post by: CitrusBay on Tue, 07 July 2020, 00:23:57
Post by: Awayhugepickle on Tue, 07 July 2020, 06:54:29
Post by: cwlsmith on Tue, 07 July 2020, 13:18:49
Post by: LoremIpsum on Tue, 07 July 2020, 16:15:06
Post by: nomachi on Tue, 07 July 2020, 16:42:28
Post by: xlSantos on Tue, 07 July 2020, 23:03:57
Post by: Git2Gether on Wed, 08 July 2020, 11:01:28
Post by: CoolMike on Wed, 08 July 2020, 23:06:07
Sounds really good, signed up. Any estimates on quantity and dates?
Any expectations for dates assuming you get sufficient numbers for the interest check?
Quantity has been updated under the features list.
Dates are still up in the air based on a few factors so I don't want to give any numbers yet, however the prototype is being ordered now.
Thanks for the continued support folks.
Post by: Koobaczech on Thu, 09 July 2020, 11:48:14
Post by: VictorVallecano on Thu, 09 July 2020, 13:05:41
Post by: ab042896 on Thu, 09 July 2020, 14:13:26
Post by: CoolMike on Thu, 09 July 2020, 16:26:26
No bottom feet/bumpers?
There will be clear bottom bumpons.
Post by: RossLocke18 on Thu, 09 July 2020, 16:37:02
Post by: maximize on Thu, 16 July 2020, 20:33:05
Real feedback: I think you'd get 2x the interest if you offered a PC option. But I am probably in regardless. :p
Post by: VictorVallecano on Fri, 17 July 2020, 12:52:33
Real feedback: I think you'd get 2x the interest if you offered a PC option. But I am probably in regardless. :p
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And 1000x if you offer the keyboard free of charge :))
Post by: VictorVallecano on Fri, 17 July 2020, 12:53:04
Real feedback: I think you'd get 2x the interest if you offered a PC option. But I am probably in regardless. :p
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And 1000x if you offer the keyboard free of charge :))
Post by: iFuwy on Fri, 17 July 2020, 14:19:51
Post by: Kinesiologist on Fri, 17 July 2020, 18:49:04
Post by: CoolMike on Sat, 18 July 2020, 07:44:03
[quote author=maximize link=topic=107312.msg2934207#msg2934207 date=1594949585
Real feedback: I think you'd get 2x the interest if you offered a PC option. But I am probably in regardless. :p
And 1000x if you offer the keyboard free of charge :))
[/quote]
If we are lucky enough to be able to do a round 2, I think a PC option would be in order.
Looks super cool, can't wait to see the proto :D
Filled out a form. Thank you.
Thank you!
Proto is in the order queue so hopefully a few months we will have it in our hands. I will keep everyone up to date.
Post by: Kahgen on Sun, 19 July 2020, 17:45:45
Post by: VictorVallecano on Mon, 27 July 2020, 10:50:36
Post by: dansemacabre on Mon, 27 July 2020, 14:37:00
Hope it doesn't turn into raffle kind of thing ^-^
Post by: xlSantos on Tue, 28 July 2020, 10:45:14
Very very interested!
Hope it doesn't turn into raffle kind of thing ^-^
They are doing a raffle.
Post by: itsslim on Wed, 29 July 2020, 18:50:45
Post by: wolfez4444 on Mon, 24 August 2020, 15:18:41
Post by: 3yatt on Mon, 24 August 2020, 20:08:13
Post by: OfTheWild on Sat, 29 August 2020, 13:39:46
i'd be in for a halfplate pc floating setup too if you decide to offer it.
Post by: Lastpadawan on Wed, 02 September 2020, 23:50:29
Thanks for making this a thing.
Post by: alleneentrekin on Thu, 03 September 2020, 06:35:03
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Post by: isot0nic on Thu, 03 September 2020, 22:40:57
Thanks,
Also i second the Navy option!
Post by: CoolMike on Thu, 03 September 2020, 23:03:40
Any updates guys? Eager to follow the progress :)
Currently, Salvun has received the material to start our prototypes but he is a very very busy man. We will provide another update once that process has started.
Very very interested!
Hope it doesn't turn into raffle kind of thing ^-^
We are doing a raffle. There will be plenty of opportunities to get in on R1 iterations or possibly R2 if things go well and so forth.
This is HOT
Nice!
I am In
Putting space anything and 1990 makes this an instant buy for me. Looking forward to the GB launch!
Thanks for making this a thing.
Thank you guys for the support! Really appreciate it.
This looks pretty nice, i'll try for it. :thumb:
i'd be in for a halfplate pc floating setup too if you decide to offer it.
Would you all consider adding a deep Navy color?
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So Navy was part of our original color group but we did limit the colors since this is our first keyboard. Logistically we want to make sure this is a sound process and things go smoothly for everyone as well as make sure we provide a high quality keyboard. BUT .... I love blue and I think it deems a spot in a possible R2 if it happens.
Same goes with the half - plate, anything is possible :)
Im in!! Sorry im new to the mech community, I filled in the google form, is that best way to keep track of release?
Thanks,
Also i second the Navy option!
Absolutely! Checking the thread will give you more spaced out updates and our Discord (https://discord.gg/a8XpG9R) would be the best place to see daily updates if any along with other things we are offering. We have some cool stuff going on right now and planned for the future!
Post by: kuro0renji on Sat, 05 September 2020, 20:17:36
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Post by: alohakbd on Wed, 14 October 2020, 21:15:23
Post by: Cubic // esc lab on Thu, 15 October 2020, 19:52:26
Post by: treeleaf64 on Thu, 15 October 2020, 21:21:35
but tha'ts just me
Glwic
Post by: ckiloza on Sun, 18 October 2020, 04:41:19
Post by: Mosky on Mon, 11 January 2021, 03:22:34
Hope this board has a good performance with a fair price tag. Thank you
Post by: xlSantos on Thu, 14 January 2021, 05:06:23
Post by: some1ab on Tue, 16 March 2021, 13:44:57
Post by: CoolMike on Mon, 29 March 2021, 14:31:55
looks really good, wish it has a higher typing degree
This topic was debated a bit and it seems the general consensus came to this angel.
<3<3
Meme blocker not good in my opinion
but tha'ts just me
Glwic
Thank you :)
Would you mind to consider the leaf spring on the plate? also another color option such as navy or dark grey with anodizing, and typing angel on 6.5degre.
Hope this board has a good performance with a fair price tag. Thank you
No plans to do a leaf spring right now. We had chosen three colors initially because of the logistical purposes for doing more than that.
If there is an R2 expect some more serious color options as well as possibly a change to typing angel if there is enough support.
Hi, really love the design of this board and needless to say, definitely going to try and cop! One question though: Will you guys be including custom foam for the build?
No plans for custom foam right now but it's a possibility based on sound and other factors. Probably would be more of an R2 thing.
With all this said, prototypes are being delivered today so keep your eyes and ears out ;D
Mike
Post by: jalapenokat on Sun, 16 May 2021, 00:24:27
Post by: raiNmeister on Sun, 16 May 2021, 09:17:37
Post by: firstworldproblems on Fri, 03 September 2021, 21:47:15
From discord:
The Hubble65 keyboard raffle is going to be open from 12:00 PM EST - 12:00 AM EST tomorrow, September 4th, 2021.
Raffle link will be posted here in a separate announcement tomorrow as well as on our site.
Check out the Hubble65 page on our site here: https://mechsandco.com/pages/hubble65
Post by: HappyB0T on Sat, 04 September 2021, 02:16:40
Post by: CoolMike on Sat, 04 September 2021, 05:04:52
Sorry for the lack of updates on our IC thread here. As many of you know 2020 was a rough year for many, with many new hurdles and challenges we face. Ours was more a lack of updates to be able to give as things took their time to come out just right. However, we do have some good news as many who have been following our discord and instagram may know.
We got our protos in and they were successful. - https://imgur.com/a/ISmTV0S
You can check out a build stream/sound test with Stashbuildsboards here - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1133432496
Even better news!!
GROUPBUY GOES LIVES TODAY (9/4) at 12PM EST - 12AM EST!!
https://mechsandco.com/pages/hubble65
Post by: Mighty_Zero on Sat, 04 September 2021, 06:19:29
https://giphy.com/gifs/colbertlateshow-stephen-colbert-wait-l0HlKrB02QY0f1mbm
Post by: swifthunting on Sat, 04 September 2021, 06:23:55
Your raffle link took me to this site instead.there’s a message in there somewhere…
https://giphy.com/gifs/colbertlateshow-stephen-colbert-wait-l0HlKrB02QY0f1mbm
Post by: HappyB0T on Sat, 04 September 2021, 21:26:40
Your raffle link took me to this site instead.there’s a message in there somewhere…
https://giphy.com/gifs/colbertlateshow-stephen-colbert-wait-l0HlKrB02QY0f1mbm
You clicked on it too early - :D
Hope you tried again before the cutoff !