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Offline Aeus Keyboards

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[IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototype is here
« on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:29:29 »
Hello. This is an IC for the Aria, a F13 TKL.

My goals with this board was to create a TKL with modern features, as well as incorporating some of my favorite designs.

Discord: https://discord.gg/EaDGGqvW3D
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IC Form: https://forms.gle/BF6JTe6uDoU9PpPM6


Features:
  • Centered USB C port with daughterboard
  • Seamless design
  • Dual weight design - Brass and Stainless steel
  • Low profile Silicone Strip Feet
  • Weight centered around alphas for acoustics
Specs:
  • Top mount or O-Ring mount (Planned orings are 55A silicone and 70A nitrile)
  • F13 WKL Layout
  • 6.9 degree angle
  • 2.6kg or 5lb 11oz without plate or PCB
  • Front Height of 16mm factoring in lip or 20mm without
  • Custom PCB designed by RMI.
GB info:
  • Price target is $525-550
  • 2 colors, black and silver, fixed WKL.
  • 40-60 units, subject to change. (Will also have some extras/QC backups.)
  • No fixed GB date, but late June at the earliest.
  • Extra PCBs and daughterboards will be available. ($35/$6)
Accessories (Subject to change):
  • Board, PCB, Plate, assembly hardware
  • 55 and 70A O-rings
  • Microfiber cloth, custom box
  • stickers, card
Other misc info:
  • A prototype has been ordered, as well as all planned accessories.
  • Engraving on top says "Aria" in katakana
  • Compat with H88, Mechlovin, and other 88 key pcbs, however the JST is in a different position, so YMMV.
  • Here are plate files (non-commercial ONLY):* Half_Plate_v3_1635397316.dxf (89.46 kB - downloaded 205 times.)* Full_Plate_v2_v1_1639424884.dxf (127.86 kB - downloaded 185 times.) Fixed layout, only adjustability is stepped caps. (No split backspace, no iso, no split right shift.)
  • Plates should have cross compatibility with some other F13 boards, but no guarantees.
Renders by Abats (Colors are not accurate):
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Renders by Mighty Chicken with GMK Cluck (Colors are not accurate):
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Sound test:
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« Last Edit: Fri, 11 June 2021, 21:31:15 by Aeus Keyboards »

Offline Aeus Keyboards

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:31:15 »
Reserved for updates (I will guarantee one update every 5-10 days, even if the update is no update, I know it sucks waiting for updates, and wondering if a project has been forgetten  :D )

Update 4/21/21
IC posted, Minor edits, renders in progress

Update 4/22/21
Discord made, Color suite + voting created

Update 4/26/21
more renders posted in discord, updated quotes recieved for fnf run, waiting on prototype (early may).

Update 4/30/21
more renders, updated some accessories, waiting on proto, still on track.

Update 5/4/21
Waiting on proto, still on track. Custom PCB finalized. Will order PCB next week.

Update 5/7/21
Proto updated: All machining is finished, waiting for surface finish and anode. ETA 1-2 weeks.

Update 5/11/21
Parts (screws, gasket etc) for the proto is here. PCBs, plates, and daughterboards for the fnf run have also been ordered. Proto is still on track.


Update 5/21/21
PCBs plates, and daughterboards have arrived. PCBs were botched, but I am ordering new, fixed ones. Proto is at ano factory, slight delay.

Update 6/2/21
Proto is out for delivery

Update 6/6/21
Proto has been recieved, QC'd, and shipped out to Tenturo for a build. Stay tuned.
« Last Edit: Sun, 06 June 2021, 14:54:43 by Aeus Keyboards »

Offline sauv

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:31:53 »
wtf matt

Offline kk73715

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:40:41 »
LZ-RE sides + G80 front lip + Jane bottom, nice

Ne renders of internals avail?

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:43:52 »
Very nice. I like.

Offline Kwub

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:44:48 »
:kevinla:

Offline MIGHTY CHICKEN

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:45:54 »
:pepew:

Offline Aeus Keyboards

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:48:08 »
LZ-RE sides + G80 front lip + Jane bottom, nice

Ne renders of internals avail?

aha, those are indeed some of my favorite boards.

No proper renders of internals (yet), but here's a fusion screenshot. Nothing fancy going on inside.
266867-0

wtf matt
:kevinla:
:pepew:

:pepewW:

no weebs
yes weebs

Very nice. I like.
Thanks! Fill out the IC form if you haven't already  :thumb:
« Last Edit: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:50:06 by Aeus Keyboards »

Offline DNWMN

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:50:54 »
krappa

Offline DNWMN

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:51:50 »
where is le kevin engraving? 1/10.. has potential (if kevin engraving added)

Offline stopitsme

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:54:36 »
looks great hopefully we will see some sound test with it soon

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:55:16 »
how pronounc name ofyour company

Offline aethernet

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 14:23:49 »
looks really nice - not sure how i feel about the katakana engraving though

Offline shima

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 16:07:45 »
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Offline rokon07

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 16:18:49 »
looks really nice wish the corners were more sharp than rounded. Glwic
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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #15 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 17:02:18 »
Beautiful, I love the H88 compat. It is possible for couple more color options, like red, purple or green?
Looking forward to hearing more

Offline Aeus Keyboards

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #16 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 17:10:41 »
looks great hopefully we will see some sound test with it soon

Beautiful, I love the H88 compat. It is possible for couple more color options, like red, purple or green?
Looking forward to hearing more

Thanks! I'd love to have more color options, but I'd like to keep it simple for this first GB. One or two additional colors might be possible.


Offline thebreadsaver

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #17 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 17:21:16 »
beautiful. would there be any chance of other colours though? hoping for a grey

Offline Ryanticz

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #18 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 18:10:50 »
Looks great! Has all of my favorite keyboard design features in one so I kinda need this

Offline Aeus Keyboards

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #19 on: Thu, 22 April 2021, 11:22:29 »
beautiful. would there be any chance of other colours though? hoping for a grey

Beautiful, I love the H88 compat. It is possible for couple more color options, like red, purple or green?
Looking forward to hearing more

Check the top of the IC, got a bunch of renders for colors, and a new voting option :)
Theres 2 greys, burgundy, lilac, and green :D

Offline Plazmodia

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #20 on: Thu, 22 April 2021, 15:42:30 »
Attractive board! I really like the aircraft grey :cool:

Offline anjo913

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #21 on: Thu, 22 April 2021, 20:53:42 »
asus keyboards man will the board come with free mattgrease tm?????

Offline firewrath9

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #22 on: Fri, 23 April 2021, 12:42:17 »
pepewW

Offline Que7797

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #23 on: Fri, 23 April 2021, 13:36:14 »
Cool design, you've obviously put some time and thought into it.

Front height might be just a touch too high for some, but I understand why you've done it, and the front lip might help a few of those out. In any case, it looks great.

Good luck with the proto and IC process!




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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #24 on: Fri, 23 April 2021, 17:58:30 »
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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #25 on: Sun, 25 April 2021, 10:04:45 »
matt moment
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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #26 on: Mon, 26 April 2021, 19:13:16 »
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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #27 on: Mon, 26 April 2021, 19:16:11 »
lol aren't you like 16

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #28 on: Mon, 26 April 2021, 22:46:59 »
When can I buy this Asus gaming keyboard

lol aren't you like 16

Ok but you're 40
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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #29 on: Tue, 27 April 2021, 10:14:26 »
When can I buy this Asus gaming keyboard

lol aren't you like 16

Ok but you're 40

i mean, at least i can open a bank account, have full access to paypal services, and generally have full responsibilities with other people's money
things that i don't see people underaged being capable of doing when running a gb by themselves

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #30 on: Wed, 28 April 2021, 01:20:33 »
I coom.

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #31 on: Fri, 07 May 2021, 14:11:49 »
Looks very similar to the SDTKL

Offline Aeus Keyboards

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #32 on: Fri, 07 May 2021, 16:34:14 »
I haven't heard of that keyboard before, and a quick google didn't turn anything up. Mind linking me the geekhack, or posting some pictures?

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #33 on: Fri, 07 May 2021, 16:40:42 »


it is by satisfactorydesigns / fropsie. he already has a prototype in hand as well.. but that said i feel like i haveseen this stepped side deisgn a hundred times this year...  haha
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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #34 on: Fri, 07 May 2021, 16:47:47 »
i think your weight design is really inefficient by the way. it uses a huge block of brass, andthen you removed seemingly 70% of the material. extremely wasteful and unnecessary costly..You could lower on ur cost if you split it into separate pieces, or at least make the chunky part of the weight extend into the bottom case to use more brass material
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Offline Aeus Keyboards

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 07 May 2021, 17:56:13 »
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it is by satisfactorydesigns / fropsie. he already has a prototype in hand as well.. but that said i feel like i haveseen this stepped side deisgn a hundred times this year...  haha

Was not aware of this :p, this was inspired by the LZ RE (which im sure satsifactorydesigns/fropsie was also inspired by). I've had ideas of this for a couple months now, so I'm sure it was just a coincidence

Regarding the suggestion about the weight, thanks, i'll take it into consideration.
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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototypes in progress
« Reply #36 on: Fri, 04 June 2021, 10:19:57 »
When can I buy this Asus gaming keyboard

lol aren't you like 16

Ok but you're 40
i mean, at least i can open a bank account, have full access to paypal services, and generally have full responsibilities with other people's money
things that i don't see people underaged being capable of doing when running a gb by themselves
Oh yes treeleaf moment yes im idiot
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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototype is here
« Reply #37 on: Mon, 07 June 2021, 13:43:20 »
this looks really good can't wait to join

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Re: [IC] Aria F13 TKL - Prototype is here
« Reply #38 on: Mon, 12 July 2021, 19:18:23 »
great looking and sounding board, what will the plate options be, sorry if its their and I just can't read