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Offline Rooke-Design

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #50 on: Mon, 17 May 2021, 01:52:07 »
I really love this. Any chance that there will be a teal option like in some of your early insta posts?

That first render was the teal that I was looking for, but didn't come out as expected at all! Teal is very difficult to get right, so it will be replaced with a navy!

Offline Rooke-Design

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #51 on: Mon, 17 May 2021, 01:57:16 »
Wdym by  "Inspired by Material" Lol     You don't need to be inspired by them, you can just say " I wanted to make a good keyboard out of these materials"

Most keyboard designs have weird and wonderful weights, but are only ever on the bottom of the board- which is never seen! I wanted to find a way to show various materials in an exciting way. For example, the weight shows on the side, the bottom piece is visible from the back and the plate can be visible through the polycarb top. A lot of what draws people to this hobby has to do with the material that is used, so I thought that displaying those materials is a great way to give appreciation to them!

Hope that answers the question a little better :)
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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #52 on: Mon, 17 May 2021, 02:31:35 »
Board looks great and love the idea of adding the comic book. Gl!

Wdym by  "Inspired by Material" Lol     You don't need to be inspired by them, you can just say " I wanted to make a good keyboard out of these materials"

Lmao

Offline Rooke-Design

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65%
« Reply #53 on: Mon, 17 May 2021, 03:11:19 »
I really think that the idea to add something that expands on the project like your comic idea is gangbusters fantastic! I instantly want to know more and will be watching this project!  :thumb:

I really appreciate your EXACT choice of words! Couldn't have said it better myself!

Offline 0rangutan

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #54 on: Mon, 17 May 2021, 04:38:25 »
Absolutely love this.
Another vote for hotswap PCB here though.  This is an essential basic requirement for any commitment to a GB nowadays.

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #55 on: Mon, 17 May 2021, 19:40:27 »
I am in. That PC looks amazing!!! Definitely need to have hotswap PCB though.

Offline HappyB0T

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #56 on: Tue, 18 May 2021, 15:51:43 »
Fun Design!

Offline Rylor.

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #57 on: Tue, 18 May 2021, 23:46:50 »
In if hotswap.

Offline Ivo_Ruiter

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65%
« Reply #58 on: Thu, 20 May 2021, 10:46:59 »
Nice. RGB with that polycarbonate case would look so good.

same

Offline alevyish

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #59 on: Thu, 20 May 2021, 15:30:05 »
Props on the design, it really is a beautiful board! (PC got me drooling)
I'll be all over this if there's a hotswap version.

Offline bert039

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #60 on: Wed, 26 May 2021, 22:14:47 »
Any chance for multiple polycarb colors? Something like a smoke or darker tint?

Offline Shutter_Shock

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #61 on: Wed, 26 May 2021, 23:38:15 »
I had been kicking myself recently for passing on a different 65% polycarbonate board because I didn't love everything about it. It's like you're a mind reader, and this design is very much more my taste. This looks very promising, and I look forward to it's development. Hopefully I'll end up with a good 65% PC board after all.

Offline EdgeOfInfinity

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #62 on: Thu, 27 May 2021, 00:25:11 »
i had been waiting to see something awesome that was 1/2 PC 1/2 alum and i think this might just be it.

Offline RoyalOak88

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #63 on: Thu, 27 May 2021, 04:23:55 »
That PC version with Dualshot set is spot on

Offline Flazion

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #64 on: Thu, 27 May 2021, 09:06:49 »
Really love how balanced this board feels!

Offline fangirl172

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« Reply #65 on: Thu, 27 May 2021, 16:49:05 »
Oh gosh, yes. Love this!

Offline Rooke-Design

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #66 on: Mon, 31 May 2021, 02:41:30 »
Any chance for multiple polycarb colors? Something like a smoke or darker tint?

Right now I'm trying to keep different colour options to a minimum to reduce the cost, so this run will only have a clear sandblasted polycarb option!

Offline Rooke-Design

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #67 on: Mon, 31 May 2021, 02:44:10 »
Great looking board, this is basically my favorite layout.

There isn't anything I would change, so I can't really give any comment.

Except I hope you will offer some interesting colors.
Nothing wrong with black, white, silver, navy or PC. But I like when a board has at least 1 or 2 more unusual colors.
Like a nice shade of light green, lilac or teal could be fun for example.

The interesting colours will most likely come in the form of plates, to make the poly variant even more exciting! There may be another run in the future with brand new colours, but that is a long way off

Offline Rooke-Design

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #68 on: Mon, 31 May 2021, 02:46:26 »
I love the wide bezel, personally. Not a huge fan of the acute angle on the back of the top (on top of the back?) of the board, but that’s definitely a me problem. I’d love some dyed polycarb options too, but all this hotswap talk is probably more practical in terms of appeal. :))

I may have to pick up more than one knob, depending on what shade of navy that is.

Thank you! Hotswap is definitely happening! I just need to figure out what options there are in terms of layout.

Dyed poly options may come in the future, but not for this run sadly.

Offline Rooke-Design

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #69 on: Mon, 31 May 2021, 02:51:46 »
I had been kicking myself recently for passing on a different 65% polycarbonate board because I didn't love everything about it. It's like you're a mind reader, and this design is very much more my taste. This looks very promising, and I look forward to it's development. Hopefully I'll end up with a good 65% PC board after all.

Thank you! Busy working on files for R2 prototypes, and a new weight engraving! The development is moving smoothly and I'm very excited to announce the new changes!

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #70 on: Mon, 31 May 2021, 03:35:03 »
The thing about I love about this the most is the PC Case.
But what if the leaf-spring plate could also be PC? Hmmm.

Offline Rooke-Design

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« Reply #71 on: Mon, 31 May 2021, 03:48:52 »
The thing about I love about this the most is the PC Case.
But what if the leaf-spring plate could also be PC? Hmmm.

Thank you! The PC plate with leaf spring will be VERY bouncy, and won't take much force to bottom out and have the bottom of the PCB touch the case. I will work on a few variations to find what I'm happiest with!

Offline dimmgo

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #72 on: Mon, 31 May 2021, 11:41:50 »
To me, all recent IC's in 65 percent keyboards seems to be absolutely similar. Yours is outstanding, hope to join GB!

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% (added exploded view and plate renders)
« Reply #73 on: Mon, 31 May 2021, 15:26:46 »
The thing about I love about this the most is the PC Case.
But what if the leaf-spring plate could also be PC? Hmmm.

Thank you! The PC plate with leaf spring will be VERY bouncy, and won't take much force to bottom out and have the bottom of the PCB touch the case. I will work on a few variations to find what I'm happiest with!

Thanks for taking the time to explain this to me, still keeping an eye on the IC.

Offline Rooke-Design

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« Reply #74 on: Tue, 01 June 2021, 07:56:41 »
To me, all recent IC's in 65 percent keyboards seems to be absolutely similar. Yours is outstanding, hope to join GB!

Thank you! It is very difficult to stand out against other 65%'s, so this means a lot!

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Streaming the build of one of the prototypes in just over an hour on https://www.Twitch.tv/p0esjuh/

20:00 CEST - Amsterdam Time :)

Offline alevyish

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Even if I've been following this project for some time now, I just realized I may have missed filling the IC. I'm really hoping for a hotswap version.

Streaming the build of one of the prototypes in just over an hour on https://www.Twitch.tv/p0esjuh/

20:00 CEST - Amsterdam Time :)
I'll make sure to tune in ;)

Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #77 on: Tue, 17 August 2021, 17:41:18 »
Is there an estimate for price range? I have an LW67 in my cart but would love to wait on this one, except when it's like 800 euro or something lol

nvm, just saw the estimate.. pricy  :eek:
Probably in if hotswap, Looks amazing
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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #78 on: Tue, 17 August 2021, 21:29:57 »
Was hoping the QR code in the illustration was gonna take me somewhere - not what I was expecting.

Offline CloudyEyes

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #79 on: Tue, 17 August 2021, 21:40:59 »
A 65% pc keyboard? Im in sir thats what I want

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« Reply #80 on: Tue, 17 August 2021, 21:44:19 »
looks good

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #81 on: Wed, 18 August 2021, 17:21:11 »
I was kinda bored with 65%, but I dig this one! Nice work :)
French keyboard streamer

Offline pool

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #82 on: Wed, 18 August 2021, 18:18:21 »
I **** with this a lot

Offline Vaudevi77ain

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #83 on: Thu, 19 August 2021, 13:32:12 »
Is there a color code for e-beige? Wondering how it might color match to some sets I'm interested in

Offline 3yatt

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« Reply #84 on: Fri, 20 August 2021, 22:20:35 »
I never wanted a PC board more than this one. Love you and I've been excited about this for awhile.

Offline Distracto

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #85 on: Wed, 06 October 2021, 00:17:00 »
woah this is a really cool looking board - any updates - ?

Offline bukowski

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #86 on: Wed, 06 October 2021, 04:39:51 »
Stunned for this. Will the rama.works knob fit the rotary cutout?

Offline Rooke-Design

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #87 on: Wed, 06 October 2021, 11:35:13 »
woah this is a really cool looking board - any updates - ?

Thank you!

There are some updates! R2 protos are on their way, with build streams happening shortly after! GB planning to begin after I receive the protos!

Offline Rooke-Design

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« Reply #88 on: Wed, 06 October 2021, 11:36:24 »
Stunned for this. Will the rama.works knob fit the rotary cutout?

Absolutely! It will just require the standard alps encoder most commonly used in the hobby (Chapter 1 uses a shorter one)

Offline Rooke-Design

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« Reply #89 on: Wed, 06 October 2021, 11:37:52 »
Is there a color code for e-beige? Wondering how it might color match to some sets I'm interested in

Sadly the e-beige is out… the manufacturer unfortunately can’t produce this finish at the moment. But I’m looking into it for future projects

Offline santela

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #90 on: Fri, 15 October 2021, 23:54:33 »
Love it. I’m usually not a pc guy but this one works well. Still can’t see the bottom though, but I’m in.

Offline Rooke-Design

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« Reply #91 on: Mon, 18 October 2021, 05:10:21 »
Love it. I’m usually not a pc guy but this one works well. Still can’t see the bottom though, but I’m in.

Booty shots coming soon! I have finalized a weight engraving for R2 prototypes, and now I’m far more comfortable to share the bottom of the board!

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #92 on: Wed, 20 October 2021, 12:04:58 »
Late to the party and it has likely already been asked somewhere, but was a left side, WKL blocker ever discussed?

Offline surplusofchairs

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[IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #93 on: Wed, 03 November 2021, 17:36:13 »
hoping hotswap pcb supports split backspace so I can change out the plates. those anodised plates

Offline randalbolts

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« Reply #94 on: Wed, 12 January 2022, 11:50:58 »
Not heard any update on this lovely thing for a while, is it still something that's being worked on?

Offline Rexcramer

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« Reply #95 on: Wed, 12 January 2022, 12:33:10 »
Not heard any update on this lovely thing for a while, is it still something that's being worked on?

According to the info on the Rooke Discord and MKB.EU Discord we are close to the GB. The designer has stated that he's aiming for end of Febuary. Nothing set in stone though, afaik.

Offline Rooke-Design

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #96 on: Mon, 24 January 2022, 06:50:54 »
Still being worked on! Just moving slowly unfortunately. Waiting on some final parts to be approved before sending protos to streamers, finalizing dates and announcing editions and pricing!

Not heard any update on this lovely thing for a while, is it still something that's being worked on?

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Re: [IC] Chapter 1 - Exploded 65% | US Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #97 on: Mon, 24 January 2022, 19:47:16 »
Been liking the updates on the IC regardless of their velocity. Keep it up :D

Offline Rooke-Design

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« Reply #98 on: Mon, 21 March 2022, 08:52:40 »
Haha, appreciate it. Generally not the biggest fan of Geekhack, personally, so I don't often check it out. GB is coming March 31, and I will be posting the GB thread in the next day or so - with more frequent replies!

Been liking the updates on the IC regardless of their velocity. Keep it up :D

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« Reply #99 on: Mon, 21 March 2022, 18:08:44 »
Great looking board, this is basically my favorite layout.

There isn't anything I would change, so I can't really give any comment.

Except I hope you will offer some interesting colors.
Nothing wrong with black, white, silver, navy or PC. But I like when a board has at least 1 or 2 more unusual colors.
Like a nice shade of light green, lilac or teal could be fun for example.

especially for a polycarb top, having a loud bottom like yellow would be pretty cool