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ePBT SimpleJA R2
ePBT SimpleJA is back - the much-requested vintage-styled keyset has returned, this time with improved key variety and compatibility.
Latest status: Group buy live; waiting a short span prior to locking thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114422.msg3089647#msg3089647)
Project page on website with latest updates (https://ai03.com/projects/e-pbt-simple-ja-r2/)
Also, to improve communications, all updates regarding my projects will be centralized on the status page (https://ai03.com/status) and mirrored to Discord (https://discord.gg/qA5JD9y) for push notifications.
Since I often forget to check and post updates to every single location, please use the update page for guaranteed latest status updates.
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The Past In the Present
SimpleJA recreates the vintage "cross-positioned" legends of vintage Japanese keyboards with legends as faithful to historical examples as possible.
Many hours of research were conducted to implement historically-existent legends; those that did not exist in the past were crafted anew to blend in with the rest.
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Adapting For What's Next
ePBT SimpleJA's kitting has been revised significantly from R1 to R2 to improve compatibility with a wider variety of layouts including ergo, ortho, and compact boards.
In addition to an optimized base kit which covers the typical, niche kits such as the ortho and JIS/ISO kits have been revamped to bring the retro aesthetic to the most unique of keyboards.
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Upon the Best Canvas
SimpleJA R2 implements EnjoyPBT's newest toolings for more than just warp-resistant spacebars.
Scoop-only homing keys help to accurately reproduce the original vintage keysets, and short convex spacebars assist in delivering a physically and visually pleasing typing experience on unusual key layouts.
Specifications
Vendors: KBDfans (Global), MyKeyboard (EU), Candykeys (EU), Mechboards (UK), Yusha Kobo (JP), ApexKeyboards (CA), Daily Clack (OCE)
GB Period: Oct 15~Nov 15 2021
Pricing: 89USD Base Kit
Kits:
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Note: Due to kitting changes, the Vega render is now outdated due to lack of 1U 拡張機能 keys.