[IC] 7V - 75% Keyboard (GB Live!)

[skrunk]

Is the mounting style the same as the U80 by RAMA?

[gok_nz]

Is the mounting style the same as the U80 by RAMA?

Similar array of components but this is more of a PCB mounted board and is overall quite different.

[echoman13]

I commented earlier in the thread about how much I love this layout. It's so perfect! And it's a beautiful board. Been wanting a 75 percent like this forever. But I just noticed that the plate is polycarbonate - that might be a deal breaker. Polycarbonate just sounds and looks so awful to my ears and eyes. Any plans to give an aluminum or brass plate option? Or, release a CAD file so we could take it to local machine shop and have an aluminum one made?

[gok_nz]

I commented earlier in the thread about how much I love this layout. It's so perfect! And it's a beautiful board. Been wanting a 75 percent like this forever. But I just noticed that the plate is polycarbonate - that might be a deal breaker. Polycarbonate just sounds and looks so awful to my ears and eyes. Any plans to give an aluminum or brass plate option? Or, release a CAD file so we could take it to local machine shop and have an aluminum one made?

I've ordered both aluminium and polycarbonate plates to test. I'll see which I like better. I might even try a half plate.

[daydawn]

i registered geekhack(just for 7v-75 keyboard). because i really like this 75% layout (staggered F row+Arrows).  i'm looking forward to starting GB.
and there are other koreans who want to join your project GB. i hope the prototype come out well.   

[MxDuder]

Can't wait for this board! Looks so nice. Finally a 75 percent with staggered F row.

[thenathan2769]

Love this 75% layout! Definitely in for this group buy!

[absit]

I'll most certainly be in on this one as well.

[sadmachine]

Number of Units?

The way negotiations are going, it will be an unlimited GB.

Does this still look to be the case? Very interested in joining this one, and digging that it will be VIA-configurable. I'm fairly new to the community, and I don't have much time outside of my professional life to pick up QMK right away.

Also, could you clarify your "aims" with the case (testing PC plate, mounting system, etc.)? I'm curious if they align with my own preferences, such as sound and feel. Tried combing through the thread because I thought I read about them somewhere.

[steezkeez]

Very curious on an estimated price point (sub $300 the dream...)

[gok_nz]

Number of Units?

The way negotiations are going, it will be an unlimited GB.

Does this still look to be the case? Very interested in joining this one, and digging that it will be VIA-configurable. I'm fairly new to the community, and I don't have much time outside of my professional life to pick up QMK right away.

Also, could you clarify your "aims" with the case (testing PC plate, mounting system, etc.)? I'm curious if they align with my own preferences, such as sound and feel. Tried combing through the thread because I thought I read about them somewhere.

This still looks to be the case.
Regarding your second query, I am after a soft bottom out without having crazy flex in the middle rows and a deep, muted sound.

Very curious on an estimated price point (sub $300 the dream...)

I don't know what the final price will be but I can say that it won't be sub $300.

[Gudbeers]

This looks great. Can't wait to see the prototype!

[sadmachine]

Number of Units?

The way negotiations are going, it will be an unlimited GB.

Does this still look to be the case? Very interested in joining this one, and digging that it will be VIA-configurable. I'm fairly new to the community, and I don't have much time outside of my professional life to pick up QMK right away.

Also, could you clarify your "aims" with the case (testing PC plate, mounting system, etc.)? I'm curious if they align with my own preferences, such as sound and feel. Tried combing through the thread because I thought I read about them somewhere.

This still looks to be the case.
Regarding your second query, I am after a soft bottom out without having crazy flex in the middle rows and a deep, muted sound.

Thanks. This sounds perfect for me. Looking forward to your findings.

[pirho]

While I'm late to the party, consider me interested!

[CroyAlore]

Very Interested! The E-White looks amazing

[ChefHa]

I think this has become a grail board for me already, i hope the price tag is small because i am not winning the lottery any time soon...

[walie]

I think this has become a grail board for me already, i hope the price tag is small because i am not winning the lottery any time soon...

I don't know what the final price will be but I can say that it won't be sub $300.

[snakeninja110]

very interested in this！ ADD more color？

[Evo_Spec]

very interested in this！ ADD more color？

Have you gotten closer to choosing the colors for the cases? or is it still up in the air?

Black, blue, white and grey are confirmed, silver and blue/grey are tentative. I'm still trying to get the manufacturer to confirm the number of colour variations that we can have.

[tommi]

This board looks amazing! I am definitely interested.

[KeyboardWhisperer]

Looks really nice to me! I;m in!

[Mechalomania]

Hoping blue-grey makes the cut, but all of the colors look great!

[//gainsborough]

Been keeping an eye on this one for a bit!  Any update on the arrival of the prototype.  My apologies if it was already asked!

[captsis]

absolutely in 

[gok_nz]

Been keeping an eye on this one for a bit!  Any update on the arrival of the prototype.  My apologies if it was already asked!

It looks like I'll be replacing stainless steel with silver pvd brass because there have been issues with warping.
I could change manufacturers but I like the finish and anodising of Matrix boards.

I've been posting some teasers on my Instagram but the gist is that the top, bottom and logos have been machined (I guess you could say the stainless weight has been as well even though it's failed) and they are doing the brass weight now.

The PCBs have arrived and they look gorgeous.

[Eloi]

Sorry if I missed the info in the previous posts.
Is there a rough estimate on when the GB will start and how long afterwards to deliver?
I am planning my future purchases based on this

[gok_nz]

Sorry if I missed the info in the previous posts.
Is there a rough estimate on when the GB will start and how long afterwards to deliver?
I am planning my future purchases based on this

TBD for both queries. Everything is a moving target at the moment.

[kgorin]

It looks like I'll be replacing stainless steel with silver pvd brass because there have been issues with warping.
I could change manufacturers but I like the finish and anodising of Matrix boards.

I've been posting some teasers on my Instagram but the gist is that the top, bottom and logos have been machined (I guess you could say the stainless weight has been as well even though it's failed) and they are doing the brass weight now.

The PCBs have arrived and they look gorgeous.

wait, so you're saying that currently the manufacturer is Matrix?

[Jaabaas]

Been keeping an eye on this one for a bit!  Any update on the arrival of the prototype.  My apologies if it was already asked!

It looks like I'll be replacing stainless steel with silver pvd brass because there have been issues with warping.
I could change manufacturers but I like the finish and anodising of Matrix boards.

I've been posting some teasers on my Instagram but the gist is that the top, bottom and logos have been machined (I guess you could say the stainless weight has been as well even though it's failed) and they are doing the brass weight now.

The PCBs have arrived and they look gorgeous.

Any chance you could post the teasers somewhere as well? It seems like you only posted them on your story. I've been spam refreshing this thread for weeks checking for updates, so I'd love to see the teasers. I just started following you on instagram, but can't see any stories you may have posted...

[gok_nz]

Been keeping an eye on this one for a bit!  Any update on the arrival of the prototype.  My apologies if it was already asked!

It looks like I'll be replacing stainless steel with silver pvd brass because there have been issues with warping.
I could change manufacturers but I like the finish and anodising of Matrix boards.

I've been posting some teasers on my Instagram but the gist is that the top, bottom and logos have been machined (I guess you could say the stainless weight has been as well even though it's failed) and they are doing the brass weight now.

The PCBs have arrived and they look gorgeous.

Any chance you could post the teasers somewhere as well? It seems like you only posted them on your story. I've been spam refreshing this thread for weeks checking for updates, so I'd love to see the teasers. I just started following you on instagram, but can't see any stories you may have posted...

Will do. Work has been hectic so I was waiting for the weekend before I took some better photos of the PCB under natural lighting.

EDIT: Some photos have been added to the reserved post.

[rondg]

EDIT: Some photos have been added to the reserved post.

I want one 

[Taylor_Park]

I really like it!

So many people are expecting to buy this keyboard.

Of course I am also waiting for this keyboard every day.

And I have some questions about this keyboard.

1. Is there one color for logo and bottom plate?

2. Can I purchase more than one person?

3. Can anyone participate and succeed in the group buy period?

4. Can I buy multiple PCB boards in case they fail?

5. If the logo and bottom plate have different colors, can you purchase more colors?

6. Is E-coat suitable for electrophoretic coating?

7. If you look at the PCB board, you can connect the switch to the position where the logo is inserted. Why?

8. Does the PCB board come with both quick swap and general version? Or is it only one of them?

9. Do the bumpons and screws used for assembly provide additional allowance? Or can I buy separately?

10. Do you plan to do r2, r3 after the first group buy? Or do you plan to put the remaining stock on the market?

So far I have been wondering.

I will ask you if you have any further questions.

Thank you.

[crosscutgymnast]

Gok take my money already. That dark grey ano is looking soo good.


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[nicx]

This board with Polycarbonate would be instabuy for me.

Tho that white one is slowly winning me over.

[leexy]

I really like it!

So many people are expecting to buy this keyboard.

Of course I am also waiting for this keyboard every day.

And I have some questions about this keyboard.

1. Is there one color for logo and bottom plate?

2. Can I purchase more than one person?

3. Can anyone participate and succeed in the group buy period?

4. Can I buy multiple PCB boards in case they fail?

5. If the logo and bottom plate have different colors, can you purchase more colors?

6. Is E-coat suitable for electrophoretic coating?

7. If you look at the PCB board, you can connect the switch to the position where the logo is inserted. Why?

8. Does the PCB board come with both quick swap and general version? Or is it only one of them?

9. Do the bumpons and screws used for assembly provide additional allowance? Or can I buy separately?

10. Do you plan to do r2, r3 after the first group buy? Or do you plan to put the remaining stock on the market?

So far I have been wondering.

I will ask you if you have any further questions.

Thank you.

^ asking all the right questions /s

[gok_nz]

I really like it!

So many people are expecting to buy this keyboard.

Of course I am also waiting for this keyboard every day.

And I have some questions about this keyboard.

1. Is there one color for logo and bottom plate?
The options so far are PVD black or silver. Whether you can choose the colours for those separately will need to be discussed with the vendor since it would double the number of order combinations.
2. Can I purchase more than one person?
The vendor intends to run this as an unlimited GB so yes.
3. Can anyone participate and succeed in the group buy period?
Yes, as per the above.
4. Can I buy multiple PCB boards in case they fail?
Specific details still need to locked in but because this is a bespoke PCB, I'd really like to offer the option to purchase addtional PCBs.
5. If the logo and bottom plate have different colors, can you purchase more colors?
I've answered this question before but I've held back on putting it in the FAQ because it hasn't be confirmed but that is what I'd be aiming for.
6. Is E-coat suitable for electrophoretic coating?
I don't understand this question but the white is an electrophoretic coating
7. If you look at the PCB board, you can connect the switch to the position where the logo is inserted. Why?
There was room for a footprint there and I was tossing up whether to offer a top without the top right blocker/logo but I've decided against that (at least for this buy).
8. Does the PCB board come with both quick swap and general version? Or is it only one of them?
Only soldered
9. Do the bumpons and screws used for assembly provide additional allowance? Or can I buy separately?
Do you mean extra screws in case you lose one? I'd imagine there may be a couple of extras
10. Do you plan to do r2, r3 after the first group buy? Or do you plan to put the remaining stock on the market?
I'd like to focus on this round before I think about the possibility of future rounds. Regarding extras, that would be up to the vendor
So far I have been wondering.

I will ask you if you have any further questions.

Thank you.

Answers above in red.

[Taylor_Park]

I really like it!

So many people are expecting to buy this keyboard.

Of course I am also waiting for this keyboard every day.

And I have some questions about this keyboard.

1. Is there one color for logo and bottom plate?
The options so far are PVD black or silver. Whether you can choose the colours for those separately will need to be discussed with the vendor since it would double the number of order combinations.
2. Can I purchase more than one person?
The vendor intends to run this as an unlimited GB so yes.
3. Can anyone participate and succeed in the group buy period?
Yes, as per the above.
4. Can I buy multiple PCB boards in case they fail?
Specific details still need to locked in but because this is a bespoke PCB, I'd really like to offer the option to purchase addtional PCBs.
5. If the logo and bottom plate have different colors, can you purchase more colors?
I've answered this question before but I've held back on putting it in the FAQ because it hasn't be confirmed but that is what I'd be aiming for.
6. Is E-coat suitable for electrophoretic coating?
I don't understand this question but the white is an electrophoretic coating
7. If you look at the PCB board, you can connect the switch to the position where the logo is inserted. Why?
There was room for a footprint there and I was tossing up whether to offer a top without the top right blocker/logo but I've decided against that (at least for this buy).
8. Does the PCB board come with both quick swap and general version? Or is it only one of them?
Only soldered
9. Do the bumpons and screws used for assembly provide additional allowance? Or can I buy separately?
Do you mean extra screws in case you lose one? I'd imagine there may be a couple of extras
10. Do you plan to do r2, r3 after the first group buy? Or do you plan to put the remaining stock on the market?
I'd like to focus on this round before I think about the possibility of future rounds. Regarding extras, that would be up to the vendor
So far I have been wondering.

I will ask you if you have any further questions.

Thank you.

Answers above in red.

Thanks :^)

[f0rayw]

It looks really nice. can't wait to see the final product

[Evo_Spec]

EDIT: Some photos have been added to the reserved post.

I can't wait till the GB!

[zekth]

I commented earlier in the thread about how much I love this layout. It's so perfect! And it's a beautiful board. Been wanting a 75 percent like this forever. But I just noticed that the plate is polycarbonate - that might be a deal breaker. Polycarbonate just sounds and looks so awful to my ears and eyes. Any plans to give an aluminum or brass plate option? Or, release a CAD file so we could take it to local machine shop and have an aluminum one made?

I've ordered both aluminium and polycarbonate plates to test. I'll see which I like better. I might even try a half plate.

Possibility of a carbon one? Or maybe share the files for people wanting to cut it?

[gok_nz]

I commented earlier in the thread about how much I love this layout. It's so perfect! And it's a beautiful board. Been wanting a 75 percent like this forever. But I just noticed that the plate is polycarbonate - that might be a deal breaker. Polycarbonate just sounds and looks so awful to my ears and eyes. Any plans to give an aluminum or brass plate option? Or, release a CAD file so we could take it to local machine shop and have an aluminum one made?

I've ordered both aluminium and polycarbonate plates to test. I'll see which I like better. I might even try a half plate.

Possibility of a carbon one? Or maybe share the files for people wanting to cut it?

Won't be doing carbon fibre but I can release the plate files.

[krisst]

Been following this project for some time now. Looking awesome so far. Definitely looking to get a unit, grey or dark grey. Do count me in even if private gb. Love 75%.

Considering selling my VE.A. Have to control how many keyboards I have, I don't need so many boards that I don't use.

[victorpre]

PCB looks dope

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[samG]

The shots look awesome. Really unfortunate the stainless steel weight didn't work out. Can't wait for these.

[Pennywise359]

I've been following this for while and will most likely get it. What do you think about making frosted acrylic or pc logo with led?

[rondg]

I assume that there will be a daughterboard, and I have a couple questions about it.
1. Will it be parallel to the pcb or to the table top?
2. Can we buy extras?

[gok_nz]

I assume that there will be a daughterboard, and I have a couple questions about it.
1. Will it be parallel to the pcb or to the table top?
2. Can we buy extras?

1. Pcb. I tried modelling it parallel with the table and it looked awkward because the cable head housing was getting close to the edge of the weight.
2. Extra pcbs should be available for purchase.

[steezkeez]

I was set on E-White but that dark grey prototype is looking cleannn...

[JBab]

That E-White is absolutely AMAZING!

[rondg]

I assume that there will be a daughterboard, and I have a couple questions about it.
1. Will it be parallel to the pcb or to the table top?
2. Can we buy extras?

1. Pcb. I tried modelling it parallel with the table and it looked awkward because the cable head housing was getting close to the edge of the weight.
2. Extra pcbs should be available for purchase.

Also extra daughterboards?