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Type K

tented ergo keyboard







I've been wanting to have an Alice style keyboard for a while now but I wanted to change the layout to suit some of my typing habits and the idea of a tented version appealed to me.
The layout has been reworked from scratch but is still heavily influenced by the original Alice and I've incorporated a lot of design elements from the 7V.




0. CONTENTS

  • DETAILS
  • STATUS
  • VENDORS & PRICING
  • PHOTOS
  • DESIGN CHANGELOG
  • FAQ



1. DETAILS

  • Case Angle: 4.5°
  • Tenting Angle: 7.0°
  • Materials: Aluminium Top, Dark-dyed Polycarbonate Bottom and Stainless-steel Weight
  • Mounting method: Grommet mount
  • Plate: 1.5mm aluminium full and half plates, polycarbonate full plate options.
  • Colours: Black, Silver, Beige
  • LEDS: Indicator LED bound to Caps Lock & Function layers. LED modules for feature lighting
  • PCB: Designed by Gondolindrum with USB-C daughterboard - configurable with QMK/VIA
  • Layout options:





2. STATUS

(10/08/2023) - Group Buy will commence on 20th August 2023 and will be open for 2 weeks.

More info below and on the Group Buy Information Page

Link to the build stream by Taehatypes.

Zenkioteque has made an in depth video about the design and layout of the Type K. You can find it here.

Build streams by Lulzthax, and Xinxinwong should be happening soon.


Markerchun has taken some fantastic photos. You can find the rest of them here.





3. VENDORS & PRICING

Group Buy will commence on 20th August 2023 and will be sold through the following vendors:

NA: Novelkeys
KR: Geon Works
EU: Oblotzky Industries
OCE: Daily Clack
ASIA & Rest of the world: TypePlus

Base unit + Poly Wristrest - $750 USD
Base unit + Wood Wristrest Upgrade - $765 USD (+$15)
Base unit + CF Wristrest Upgrade - $795 USD(+$45)
Base unit + Poly Wristrest +Polished Weight Upgrade - $790 USD (+$40)
Base unit + Wood Wristrest Upgrade + Polished Weight Upgrade - $805 USD(+$55)
Base unit + CF Wristrest Upgrade + Polished Weight Upgrade - $835 USD (+$85)

Poly Wristrest add-on - $95 USD
Wood Wristrest add-on - $110 USD
Poly base + CF Wristrest add-on - $140 USD
CF Shell alone - $60 USD
Solderable PCB (w/ DB, JST cable and FPC cable) - $60 USD
Hotswap PCB (w/ DB, JST cable and FPC cable) - $65 USD
LED Module - $40 USD

For information about what is included, head to the Group Buy Information Page.



4. PHOTOS

Videos of the lighting effect:
Video 1
Video 2

V7 Prototype with forged carbon fibre wrist-rest
GMK Stealth (with the Blackout Alphas Kit) & GMK Evil Dolch for the red accents. RAMA Wave Seq 2 in Black for the Esc key, Thermal R4 cap on the extra B.





V6 Prototype in beige powder coat. Walnut wrist-rest
GMK Sloth with Serika II spacebars



Light-coloured wristrest with V3 Prototype
CRP 2551HAD


V4 Prototype
Raw aluminium. In Geon's office.

V3 Prototype
CRP 2551HAD




V2 Prototype
More
GMK White on Black. RAMA Wave Seq 2 in Black for the Esc key, Thermal R4 cap on the extra B, Kuro/Shiro (aluminium) on the top right.




V1 Prototype
More









5. DESIGN CHANGELOG

V1 Prototype

  • Layout based mostly on the TGR Alice layout
  • Bottom row with dual 3U spacebar
  • Right shift reduced down to 2.25U to reduce the width of the right half so that it can be symmetrical and work better with tenting.
  • Case angle set to 7 degrees
  • Tenting angle set to 5 degrees

V2 Prototype
  • Bend angle between Q and W (and O/P columns) reduced from 12 degrees down to 10
  • Underglow LEDs moved to daughterboard
  • Case angle reduced to 5.5 degrees
  • Tenting angle increased to 7 degrees
  • Custom wrist-rest added

V3 Protoype
  • Case angle reduced to 4.5 degrees
  • Mounting point positions adjusted
  • Wrist-rest height increased

V4 Protoype
  • LEDs moved from daughterboard to separate LED PCB modules
  • Redesign of case to accommodate new LED design
  • Changed from top mount to gasket mount
  • Internal weights added
  • Quality of life changes to the PCB

V5 Protoype
  • Changes to mounting point positions
  • PCB clearance adjustments
  • Rubber feet design and position
  • Internal weights removed
  • PCB modifications
  • Accent piece added to bottom
  • Reduced screw sizes
  • Poron gaskets replaced by moulded silicone gaskets

V6 Protoype
  • Changes to mounting point positions
  • Accent piece removed
  • PCB modifications
  • Firmware updates
  • Cable specification changed
  • Update to silicone grommets

V7 Protoype
  • PCB modifications
  • Firmware updates
  • Cable specification changed
  • Additional wristrest options



6. FAQ


  • Did you know that there is a keyboard already called the K-Type?
    Yes, but I wanted to name this keyboard the Type K because the front bezel and the LED design was inspired by KITT from the Knight Rider television series and Type has associations with both cars such as the Honda Integra and keyboards.

  • How many units will there be?
    It will be an unlimited group buy.

  • Do you have a discord?
    No I don't but my friend, Epsilon Keyboards has created a channel on their server for discussion on the Type K here

  • Do you have a sound-test?
    You might be able to catch the typing sound in one of the meet-up streams but I generally don't do sound tests. If this ever gets built by somebody and they happen to make a sound test, I will add a link to it then.

« Last Edit: Wed, 09 August 2023, 15:03:43 by gok_nz »

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:07:45 »
Reserved

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:08:39 »
Pls gib


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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:08:46 »
good god thats naughty

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:08:59 »
Good Stuff
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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:09:08 »
Cool!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:09:38 »
BUTT SEAM!!!!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:10:46 »
Really interesting! Def in


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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:11:47 »
woo yeah

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:12:11 »
Oh my!!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:13:02 »
Gib

Offline L-Ron

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:17:55 »
Love this, tenting might turn fake ergo into real ergo ;)

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:18:17 »
nut

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:20:05 »
Yes!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:20:50 »
Excited for this!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:25:17 »
Finally someone running in-stock instead of the ****ty GB model. Will definitely grab one

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:26:33 »
I'm all in.

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #17 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:31:35 »
any chance for a wrist rest with matching profile?
count me in!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #18 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:32:01 »
looking goood

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #19 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:34:31 »
Definitely in for one.

Offline Tarek

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #20 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:37:23 »
Wow that is beautiful. I noticed the site that will stock it has limited shipping. Will this be available to North Americans?

Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:40:40 »
Def interested. Hope it won't cost arm and a leg.

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #22 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:43:22 »
Yeap gok. In

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #23 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:44:04 »
this is porn. I want it!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #24 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:47:10 »
Take my money gok. Again.

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #25 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:49:57 »
Wew

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #26 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 04:51:47 »
In! Definitely interested in a lighter color chosen too if expanding the limited color options, like silver or white but black is always safe.
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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #27 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:29:49 »
Very interesting concept. I have to say I'm a fan of the 2.75u space on the left side, as well as the 7V-style weight. I'll be following this for sure.

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #28 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:30:21 »
Looks stunning

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #29 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:37:03 »
Keeping an eye on this for other color ways!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #30 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:42:23 »
Wow. Definitely in!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #31 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:42:49 »
looks amazing!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #32 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:45:42 »
nice
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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #33 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:49:56 »
yes this is it
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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #34 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:50:38 »
Interested


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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 05:51:35 »
Take my money gok. Again.
I missed out on giving you money for the 7V. But I really hope not this time again.

I’LL BE BACK, HE-MAN!! AND THEN _I’LL_ PAY!! <Skeletor laugh fading into the distance.>


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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #36 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:25:42 »
this is v sick and the idea of doing an in-stock sale is great, but if there isn't a decent amount of stock, i feel like this will go out of stock instantly and then sell on market for 2-4x the price lol
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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #37 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:26:08 »
Totally in for this!!!

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #38 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:26:42 »
this is v sick and the idea of doing an in-stock sale is great, but if there isn't a decent amount of stock, i feel like this will go out of stock instantly and then sell on market for 2-4x the price lol

Good point.

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #39 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:32:55 »
100% in for this, also a custom wristrest would be great

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #40 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 06:51:49 »
this is beautiful and you definitely have a buyer in me. I joined the 7V GB and regretted not purchasing black PVD extras, will they also be offered for Type K?
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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #41 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:03:15 »
If Darth Vader was a keyboard enthusiast, this would be his endgame. Does it have an overhanging nose like the tengu? Maybe sandblasted stainless weight for those of us that constantly finger F their keyboard on our desk?


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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #42 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:07:03 »
Holy ****. Hope I can get one.
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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #43 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:13:26 »
yessssss....... now this is a board i can get behind! this thing is beautiful! I love how your are doing these weights as well. Like the 7V, it just looks so classy. Great work! Cant wait for GB

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #44 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:22:14 »
looks very great and unique!
would love navy/white color options. also would love to have option to have arrow cluster on the bottom right instead of the 1.5u Ctrl (Always thought the gap is too big on alice layout)

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #45 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:40:19 »
I'm in, hopefully there will be a decent amount of stock for this :^)

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #46 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:42:34 »
This sounds like a dream come true! I'll wait to hear more about the price point though.

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #47 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:56:52 »
hell yea

looks sick

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #48 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:57:00 »
Looking really nice. Hope to get a chance to type on one of these.

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Re: Type K - Tented Alice keyboard
« Reply #49 on: Fri, 19 June 2020, 07:57:19 »
Love the idea, but the layout changes are horrible imo.  You should at least offer compatibility for the standard layout people are used to.