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Offline JTMDesign

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Introducing the Function96v.2
GB NOV 20 - 29
Discord (Best Place for Updates): https://discord.gg/HaxhD7v

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The Maximum Function Compact Keyboard made by an Engineer for Engineers, Accountants, and anyone who needs a Numpad
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About the Function96 v.2:
- Case and PCB are designed all by me (thanks to the Keyboard Atelier Discord)
- Completely Screwless Exterior
- Top/Burger Mount
- Blockers between bottom mods and arrow keys to support non-visual finger navigation (the biggest issue with the 96% layout)
- Added Blockers in the F Row for the same reason.
- Added ISO and Stepped CapsLock Support
- Added Support for 6.25u Spacebar as well as 2.25 - 1.25- 2.75 split space support
- USB-C
- QMK and VIA support
- Added ESD Protection
- Added an Aesthetic cut at the top
- Added engraved JTM Logo on the bottom

- Additional Renders and Details can be found in the Discord under #v2-design-updating

- Update 1: The board is not hotswap, but I am heavily considering offering personal mill-maxing soldering services so that those that are looking for the capability for hotswap aren't left out!
Update 2: ISO and stepped capslock support added! Also trying out a new style of burger mount using the gaskets used on gasket mount boards.

Discord (Best Place for Updates): https://discord.gg/HaxhD7v


Groupbuy will be coming Late November/December!
Price is TBD, but most likely around 400-450 + shipping, and limit (TBD as well) of about 50 boards




Version 1 Status:
254541-4254543-5254545-6
Pictures courtesy of Bueno Builds
- Boards are shipped, signalling the end of V1. V2 GB coming soon!
- Custom Cerakotes and Laser Etched Logos

Version 1 Media:

- Build Stream and Type Test (courtesy of Bueno_Builds): https://www.twitch.tv/videos/776805395

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Discord (Best Place for Updates): https://discord.gg/C7GZgUu
« Last Edit: Fri, 06 November 2020, 15:07:34 by JTMDesign »

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 18:56:33 »
Can you render a picture of the v2 with keycaps so we can have a better feel of how the top blockers look with them?

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 18:57:57 »
Can you render a picture of the v2 with keycaps so we can have a better feel of how the top blockers look with them?

Yeah, let me do that real quick. I had a few renders of that. check back in like 5 min

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 18:58:24 »
Can you render a picture of the v2 with keycaps so we can have a better feel of how the top blockers look with them?

Yeah, let me do that real quick. I had a few renders of that. check back in like 5 min
Thanks!

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 19:01:14 »
Can you render a picture of the v2 with keycaps so we can have a better feel of how the top blockers look with them?

Yeah, let me do that real quick. I had a few renders of that. check back in like 5 min
Thanks!

Got it, it's up at the top! I'm not great at rendering, and I haven't gotten around to learning it, so the blank black keycaps will have to do until I can find someone to render my board haha.

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 19:03:12 »
Can you render a picture of the v2 with keycaps so we can have a better feel of how the top blockers look with them?

Yeah, let me do that real quick. I had a few renders of that. check back in like 5 min
Thanks!

Got it, it's up at the top! I'm not great at rendering, and I haven't gotten around to learning it, so the blank black keycaps will have to do until I can find someone to render my board haha.
I like this layout a lot now that I see it with caps. Thanks for putting a render with some on it.

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 20:01:37 »
As somebody who works in CAD all day, that's pretty tasty.

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 20:05:31 »
As somebody who works in CAD all day, that's pretty tasty.

Yep, that's my thoughts exactly. I used the numpad too much when I CAD or work in Excel for me to give it up like everyone says they do with a 60/65%, and I think a macropad is not as elegant.

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 20:18:49 »
This is a great board.  :thumb:  Are there any considerations for a Southpaw Numpad?

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #9 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 20:25:43 »
This is a great board.  :thumb:  Are there any considerations for a Southpaw Numpad?

I've considered it, but I feel like if you wanted a Southpaw, the actual Southpaw or Wyvern board that's in IC kinda covers that niche, yknow?

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #10 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 21:51:08 »
400-450...praying for under 400...maybe if you doubled it to 100 boards?

I'm sure there's interest for this. All those people rocking 100% and can't find a good custom and are stuck with Ducky/Varmillo/IKBC/Leopold.

The recent Hex 6C Southpaw 100% GB sold out 300 units in 34 minutes. They sold their (bigger, more aluminum) board at SGD420, which is around USD310.

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #11 on: Sun, 25 October 2020, 22:59:14 »
400-450...praying for under 400...maybe if you doubled it to 100 boards?

I'm sure there's interest for this. All those people rocking 100% and can't find a good custom and are stuck with Ducky/Varmillo/IKBC/Leopold.

The recent Hex 6C Southpaw 100% GB sold out 300 units in 34 minutes. They sold their (bigger, more aluminum) board at SGD420, which is around USD310.

Increasing unit count is definitely something I want to do in the future, but I'm limited in the fact that I'm wholly a 1-man operation. I do the design, source the manufacturing, and pack/ship all on my own. I don't think I have the space in my living room to store 100 boards and boxes haha. Maybe once I decide to work with a vendor or one reaches out to me, I can consider really increasing the size of this GB!

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #12 on: Mon, 26 October 2020, 00:15:02 »
Been digging the looks of 96s lately and I like this one
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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #13 on: Mon, 26 October 2020, 10:48:07 »
I'm liking the addition of the F-row blockers. I would think that little bit of space helps with touch typing when switching between a full size and this 96-key.

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #14 on: Mon, 26 October 2020, 11:06:01 »
definitely looks better with the f row blockers

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #15 on: Mon, 26 October 2020, 13:19:42 »
I'm liking the addition of the F-row blockers. I would think that little bit of space helps with touch typing when switching between a full size and this 96-key.

Thanks! Yeah, That was my thoughts exactly. I found the blocker helps so much with touch typing on V1 regarding the arrow keys, and that I was still having issues with navigating the F row, so I took inspiration from the TX-CP and blocked those too. Also helps break up the board a bit visually :)

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #16 on: Tue, 27 October 2020, 18:19:41 »
I think this would look amazing with a southpaw setup.

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% Layout with Blockers
« Reply #17 on: Wed, 28 October 2020, 15:53:04 »
I think this would look amazing with a southpaw setup.

I've definitely considered it, perhaps in some future iteration of the board. I just don't know if I could adapt to southpaw haha

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Re: [IC] Function96 v.2 - The Optimized 96% - UPDATE - GB Nov 20 - 29
« Reply #18 on: Fri, 06 November 2020, 19:08:56 »
GB Details Announced!