Author Topic: [IC] EP75 - A Wireless Exploded 75% (Read 33355 times)

e11i0t23 · « **on:** Fri, 07 May 2021, 12:26:29 »

Introducing the
EP75
A Wireless Exploded 75%

Feedback Form
https://forms.gle/bgpmAY6iwzAha4ot8

0. Contents

1.Details
2.Status
3.Photos
4.FAQ

1. Details

Plate and Hotswap PCBs will be available in both fixed ANSI and ISO
Soldered PCBs will feature all below layout options

2. Status

At the time of writing this I have been using the prototype for around a week wirelessly across both windows and ipad, There are a few changes to be made such as the transition to fixed ansi/iso plate and minor dimension adjustments. But, overall I was very happy with how the prototype has turned out and look forward to bringing it to the Groupbuy stage in the near future.

Current Todo List
~~Make adjustments based on prototype~~
Collect IC Feedback
Produce a New Weight Design
Prototype Hotswap PCBs
Finalize Colours and Pricing
Launch GB

3. Photos

4.FAQ

Zmk Firmware?
ZMK is keyboard firmware whose development has taken a “wireless first” approach and therefore will allow us to provide superb wireless functionality, battery life and connectivity. For more information please see https://zmkfirmware.dev

Battery life?
At the time of writing this decisions regarding what battery will be used are yet to be decided upon. The 120mah LiPo battery in the prototype gives an estimated month of battery life with current aims to increase this.

(Note this section will be added to in due time)

If you are interested in this project please remember to fill out our feedback form:
https://forms.gle/bgpmAY6iwzAha4ot8

Special Thanks to:
David at Mechboards UK and James of AKB for their continued support with the design and project as a whole.

e11i0t23 · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 07 May 2021, 12:31:14 »

reserved

lush_bunny · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 07 May 2021, 13:06:33 »

Where was this when I was looking for this board specifically?

GLWIC!

MIGHTY CHICKEN · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 07 May 2021, 13:45:50 »

I see wireless, I in

UGunaLOSE · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 07 May 2021, 14:02:22 »

Oh that's nice! GLWIC will be watching

Keloran · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 07 May 2021, 14:12:14 »

very nice design

Joojeh · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 07 May 2021, 16:21:55 »

Love seeing more wireless boards in hobby, GLWIC

Techdude594 · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 07 May 2021, 17:47:37 »

Wireless 75% with underglow? Seems great, design is looking good to! Quite interested!

handmademedal · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 08 May 2021, 10:04:39 »

wireless pog. can't wait to see the new weight design

Nyeezy · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 09 May 2021, 23:47:23 »

Love me a good 75% AND WIRELESS? I’m in

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tngpq · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 10 May 2021, 00:22:17 »

75% with exploded arrows and wireless? Take my money.

L4ll1g470r · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 10 May 2021, 12:20:57 »

Definitely in, love the colors, too.

PradyXT · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 10 May 2021, 12:25:58 »

Filled the ic, love the design

KevenKeys · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 10 May 2021, 14:57:55 »

Bottom weight is a little lackluster but I love everything else and I dig 75%s. Will be watching this one!

L4ll1g470r · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 10 May 2021, 23:09:46 »

Quote from: KevenKeys on Mon, 10 May 2021, 14:57:55

Bottom weight is a little lackluster but I love everything else and I dig 75%s. Will be watching this one!

Now that my initial awe has somewhat worn off, I have to agree. Hope the hotswap pcbs have the other bottom row layout or support both, as we’ve seen some designers manage now.

zionsped · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 11 May 2021, 02:00:50 »

COUNT ME IN!

rookybomb · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 11 May 2021, 02:50:10 »

oof, wireless custom keyboard

switchnollie · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 11 May 2021, 03:49:06 »

Nice to see a custom wireless keyboard

WHAT!? · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 11 May 2021, 10:04:01 »

I've had my eye on 75% boards. Hits the sweet spot for me, but I'm glad I've held off until now. This thing is dope AF.

Yes. I will buy it.

xavierlh · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 11 May 2021, 10:44:14 »

wow this looks very nice!

e11i0t23 · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 11 May 2021, 11:50:48 »

Quote from: KevenKeys on Mon, 10 May 2021, 14:57:55

Bottom weight is a little lackluster but I love everything else and I dig 75%s. Will be watching this one!

Bottom weight is getting a redesign before group buy

e11i0t23 · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 11 May 2021, 11:51:18 »

Quote from: L4ll1g470r on Mon, 10 May 2021, 23:09:46

Quote from: KevenKeys on Mon, 10 May 2021, 14:57:55
Bottom weight is a little lackluster but I love everything else and I dig 75%s. Will be watching this one!
Now that my initial awe has somewhat worn off, I have to agree. Hope the hotswap pcbs have the other bottom row layout or support both, as we’ve seen some designers manage now.

are you wanting the spit space or just 6.25u?

L4ll1g470r · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 11 May 2021, 11:54:46 »

Quote from: e11i0t23 on Tue, 11 May 2021, 11:51:18

Quote from: L4ll1g470r on Mon, 10 May 2021, 23:09:46
Quote from: KevenKeys on Mon, 10 May 2021, 14:57:55
Bottom weight is a little lackluster but I love everything else and I dig 75%s. Will be watching this one!
Now that my initial awe has somewhat worn off, I have to agree. Hope the hotswap pcbs have the other bottom row layout or support both, as we’ve seen some designers manage now.

are you wanting the spit space or just 6.25u?

6.25u. Sorry, I’d just woken up and it seemed to make perfect sense to me. 😂

forsee · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 12 May 2021, 10:07:11 »

75% + wireless that's not a prebuilt?! I'm in!

WHAT!? · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 21 May 2021, 12:00:09 »

I'm checking into this post daily. I need to be fed man. Hope this project is on track!

Garner · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 22 May 2021, 18:20:35 »

Will keep an eye on this project, feels like a candidate for a daily driver at work.
Have you done a sound test of the prototype?
Will case foam be offered as option?

WHAT!? · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 08 June 2021, 08:38:22 »

Just popping back in to throw this thread back up the page a bit. Still looking for that good news. Hope to see more on this project soon!

FamilyJoule924 · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 09 June 2021, 10:31:12 »

what happened to the green color... it isn't in ic anymore

e11i0t23 · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 22 June 2021, 11:17:50 »

Quote from: FamilyJoule924 on Wed, 09 June 2021, 10:31:12

what happened to the green color... it isn't in ic anymore

Hi, green is on the IC form, colours are yet to be finalized but that form will be a large part of the decision process

IBMweMissU · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 23 June 2021, 03:06:48 »

Wireless. Split Layout options. Exploded . Yeah, in.

mr_foggy · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 23 June 2021, 10:43:09 »

dang this rings all the bells: iso hotswap, 75, wireless, exploded clusters... I'm in, pal.

parkerpanzer · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 24 June 2021, 03:31:13 »

Wireless, ISO hotswap, I´m in.

te-ce · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 05 July 2021, 05:59:35 »

Quote from: Garner on Sat, 22 May 2021, 18:20:35

Will keep an eye on this project, feels like a candidate for a daily driver at work.
Have you done a sound test of the prototype?
Will case foam be offered as option?

Yes, dampening please!
Foam, if not even silicone!

zmk means also, that this is programmable, right?

e11i0t23 · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 05 July 2021, 21:22:14 »

Quote from: te-ce on Mon, 05 July 2021, 05:59:35

Quote from: Garner on Sat, 22 May 2021, 18:20:35
Will keep an eye on this project, feels like a candidate for a daily driver at work.
Have you done a sound test of the prototype?
Will case foam be offered as option?

Yes, dampening please!
Foam it not even silicone!

zmk means also, that this is programmable, right?

I am currently looking it to the possibility of including foam/silicon

And Correct ZMK is still user programmable, compiled files then are flashed over uf2 which allows for drag and drop flashing.

Sheebang_Unicron · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 06 July 2021, 00:48:11 »

Where is the board going to be shipped from, would you have regional vendors?

AnonymousPlatypus · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 12 August 2021, 17:41:39 »

Oh my, 75%, wireless with hotswap ISO? I'll be keeping track of this one

FamilyJoule924 · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 12 August 2021, 20:55:11 »

does the pcb have LEDs or maybe the option to add them?

diskul512 · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 19 August 2021, 00:15:05 »

Looking forward to this

wgsunrise · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 29 September 2021, 03:36:33 »

Is there any update or progress for this project?
I am looking forward to it.

thadcombs · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 02 November 2021, 19:54:50 »

Yeah this looks killer

Necrolegion · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 02 November 2021, 22:54:55 »

Any more updates OP? Would really love to have something like this for work.

windlabs · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 04 November 2021, 02:09:13 »

so nicccce

Totoro · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 04 November 2021, 03:37:34 »

Quote from: e11i0t23 on Fri, 07 May 2021, 12:26:29

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Introducing the
EP75
A Wireless Exploded 75%

Feedback Form
https://forms.gle/bgpmAY6iwzAha4ot8

0. Contents

1.Details
2.Status
3.Photos
4.FAQ

1. Details

Show Image

Show Image

Plate and Hotswap PCBs will be available in both fixed ANSI and ISO
Soldered PCBs will feature all below layout options

Show Image

Show Image

2. Status

At the time of writing this I have been using the prototype for around a week wirelessly across both windows and ipad, There are a few changes to be made such as the transition to fixed ansi/iso plate and minor dimension adjustments. But, overall I was very happy with how the prototype has turned out and look forward to bringing it to the Groupbuy stage in the near future.

Current Todo List
~~Make adjustments based on prototype~~
Collect IC Feedback
Produce a New Weight Design
Prototype Hotswap PCBs
Finalize Colours and Pricing
Launch GB

3. Photos

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

4.FAQ

Zmk Firmware?
ZMK is keyboard firmware whose development has taken a “wireless first” approach and therefore will allow us to provide superb wireless functionality, battery life and connectivity. For more information please see https://zmkfirmware.dev

Battery life?
At the time of writing this decisions regarding what battery will be used are yet to be decided upon. The 120mah LiPo battery in the prototype gives an estimated month of battery life with current aims to increase this.

(Note this section will be added to in due time)

If you are interested in this project please remember to fill out our feedback form:
https://forms.gle/bgpmAY6iwzAha4ot8

Special Thanks to:
David at Mechboards UK and James of AKB for their continued support with the design and project as a whole.

It's a great feeling

thedadlyf · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 02 December 2021, 20:34:33 »

Very interested! OP, any updates?

alper_maestro · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 03 January 2022, 16:23:47 »

Wireless 75% is interesting but there is no updates for a couple of months. Is it ongoing or on hold?

alper_maestro · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 03 January 2022, 16:25:50 »

Necrolegion · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 24 May 2022, 20:31:01 »

Any update on this project?

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