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Title: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Crazy Designers on Mon, 01 November 2021, 11:47:23

What's up geekhackers, this is Angry Miao's ID Team speaking. We plan to make a 65% keyboard and we are here to bring you our thoughts :p
There are actually 2 designs, and we want to know what is going on your mind.


PLAYER NO.1 - APOLLO 65 (TBC)


(https://64.media.tumblr.com/da2ce55cae903f6e40523f3fed5ae011/de54fcc1b2efec45-0e/s1280x1920/2a600b4888dc28c3a9a04b07b50c99b7285294bb.png) (https://64.media.tumblr.com/ca144a6bbad7adbb2d68531fdf83356d/de54fcc1b2efec45-97/s2048x3072/203b573173c3eb3eacdc651fbf7291117c8ff16c.png)
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/8a367035a5336b955ba6ebf5377ad3e3/de54fcc1b2efec45-a5/s2048x3072/7bc105981672ec0e4b2f0d0832fa0639753bf623.png) (https://64.media.tumblr.com/86a9168cd30677bde13fee2e475e976b/de54fcc1b2efec45-fd/s2048x3072/687879374c76a3c465865c88c4aa5719b8ed3729.png)


Features

- Perforated metal knob
- Paisley with metal etching process
- Alu case
- Gasket mount, 65% keyboard
- Wireless charging, in-switch LEDs, bluetooth connect



PLAYER NO.2 - MUSE 65 (TBC)


Design A - Combination of a short light bar and polycarbonate

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/7e2afb58db16110a551fbef8d2ed3d05/67d8560b64a9322d-80/s1280x1920/25880b9ef507c5378c62f0814eb22a4b7e8de212.png)
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/65658a18a5e53741708ba8b76ec5ddb3/67d8560b64a9322d-8b/s2048x3072/663bd7ebd7f74b4893fed8dd47c1d57cf69a9a57.png)
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/5d40ce264cb97a74f330c6be8974dd5c/67d8560b64a9322d-55/s2048x3072/b1d1efd321a2e15a88ba24af88b4cc01d060a05c.png)


Design B - Full light bar

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/cbbc53e60747753971124fa333a219ac/a7d46db09f134ba2-93/s1280x1920/0707e0c690904200f5434033d272b2e0a8bfac92.png) (https://64.media.tumblr.com/a70bb59f83b53a44f3b1cae4163fac32/a7d46db09f134ba2-c9/s1280x1920/d667eb22e6eaa1313396a0cc60ba341adf153f24.png)
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/8a841459700ba793a88107c403f83096/a7d46db09f134ba2-5c/s1280x1920/3f67036e6eeccd1409465171ef1a83fba64e62bb.png) (https://64.media.tumblr.com/3a0881e40643a179be37be82682d4843/a7d46db09f134ba2-bd/s1280x1920/831e752680fc21e2f59a2aa7728fc009cfc63b48.png)
(https://64.media.tumblr.com/52ca510ab047bc9c9fb6a2a908f783cd/ab423061803cb798-45/s2048x3072/7546c0f799b84d41c6d5104bae834128ab30ed8d.png)


Features

- RGB Light Bars - Sound controlled music levels light
- Levitation aesthetic
- Alu + PC case
- Gasket mount, 65% keyboard
- Wireless charging, in-switch LEDs, bluetooth connect


We have started a design battle in our discord community. Welcome to join our discord to vote for your preferences! You can also leave your thoughts here. Thanks a lot!
ANGRY MIAO DISCORD COMMUNITY: https://discord.gg/angrymiao (https://discord.gg/angrymiao)

Title: Re: [IC] AM 60 | 60% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Fraaaan on Mon, 01 November 2021, 11:49:33

ok but it's a 65

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: QuackerJ on Mon, 01 November 2021, 11:54:36

Yea, no thanks.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Tron2LuvCarter on Mon, 01 November 2021, 11:56:30

My vote goes to the Apollo65 without all of the paisley etching. The nob and simple design are beautiful enough to stand on their own in my opinion.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: NixieTea on Mon, 01 November 2021, 11:57:29

The first design is 100 times better, but unfortunately I bet everyone will vote for the tacky rgb.


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Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: hover0423 on Mon, 01 November 2021, 11:58:04

like design B, but prefer a blocker. Also I think the big PC bottom is to fit the battery in there, but it will probably make the board too elevated to type on comfortably.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: caffeinated.rik on Mon, 01 November 2021, 11:58:19

At least nobody can say it's boring?

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: drstrangehand on Mon, 01 November 2021, 12:01:53

Why not combine the 1 and 2(b) with a full metal bottom and you will have something unique, premium and more OP than the GMMK Pro and on par to a Sat75

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: niicao on Mon, 01 November 2021, 12:03:28

ok, but what about plate pics? mounting structure? i'd rather see the plate than know the knob is perforated  :(

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: cosmo10292 on Mon, 01 November 2021, 12:05:29

Muse with the Perforated metal knob PLEASE

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: anticlockwise5 on Mon, 01 November 2021, 12:37:28

Apollo 65 for sure

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Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: KneeDeep on Mon, 01 November 2021, 12:49:18

When you press the top buttons on the second design the case is gonna bounce like hydraulics.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Havattack on Mon, 01 November 2021, 13:01:43

I'm a sucker for paisley. The light bar is also cool. Combine them.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: darthcapn on Mon, 01 November 2021, 13:07:54

super cool, both the boards are totally awesome.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Necrolegion on Mon, 01 November 2021, 13:55:20

While the first board is very simple and nice looking, it doesn't really scream Angry Miao to me. The 2nd one, while looking more like a Cyberboard, also feels "too basic". Angry Miao is known for their crazy designs like the Cyberboard and Hatsu and neither of these 65% appears to capture that.

I would ask that Angry Miao look at other crazy yet beautiful designs from this hobby, specifically:
* Grid600 / Grid650
* Geist Machine
* Giga40

Not saying they should copy, but look for inspiration from them. Each of those brings something very novel and unique while not looking entirely tacky or I should say looking beautiful. Just my 2 pennies though.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: wikkiwikki420 on Mon, 01 November 2021, 14:51:57

I am voting for number 2 with the "tacky RGB" because that is what I read someone else call it. I guess tacky is a good word? NUMBER 2 for the win!!!

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: h00k on Mon, 01 November 2021, 15:03:48

Option b for me, however I think both would look better if they were a bit shorter / lower front height. The main attraction of smaller form factor keyboards for me is the smaller size lol.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: danthegodman on Mon, 01 November 2021, 15:41:01

Please make both

Sincerely,
My Brain


Please don't make either

Sincerely,
My Wallet

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: oilpapers on Mon, 01 November 2021, 16:19:58

I love the idea of a side-mount rotary, very neat concept. Overall design is a bit busy for my tastes but I totally get the angle.

Now that 65% though, I LOVE the mix of the metal and polycarb, the asymmetry of the shorter lightbar rocks.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Techdude594 on Tue, 02 November 2021, 06:55:08

Such an intricate design on the Apollo, kinda dig it. Definitely prefer that over the second option.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: ravenousrhino on Tue, 02 November 2021, 07:42:08

Are you going to make an in theme cybermat for the paisley one?

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Tree_ on Tue, 02 November 2021, 17:16:00

They both look gaudy as hell, wouldn't consider either.

Apollo could be nice as a budget board if you removed the paisley and knob.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: oilpapers on Wed, 03 November 2021, 08:35:09

Quote from: Tree_ on Tue, 02 November 2021, 17:16:00

They both look gaudy as hell, wouldn't consider either.

Apollo could be nice as a budget board if you removed the paisley and knob.

Plenty of keyboards like that already, the one thing I don't understand about GH members is the penchant to go into threads and say "remove everything about the keyboard that makes it different, I want another by-the-numbers keyboard that's exactly the same as others"

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: g_hack_it on Wed, 03 November 2021, 09:00:38

I really like the Apollo layout & knob but the paisley is a deal breaker for me

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Wolframme on Sun, 07 November 2021, 21:45:23

Quote from: Tree_ on Tue, 02 November 2021, 17:16:00

They both look gaudy as hell, wouldn't consider either.

Apollo could be nice as a budget board if you removed the paisley and knob.

Cool. So remove mostly everything about the board that makes it unique. Less than helpful.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: kylekwong1 on Mon, 08 November 2021, 06:16:36

I like apollo if the right most column is 4 keys instead of 3

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: santela on Tue, 09 November 2021, 22:42:16

Quote from: kylekwong1 on Mon, 08 November 2021, 06:16:36

I like apollo if the right most column is 4 keys instead of 3

Same. Don't know where that trend started but it's just ugly. Would actually consider it without that blocker.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: NightRye_ on Tue, 09 November 2021, 23:38:16

First one, but put the decals in the back.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: stidal on Wed, 10 November 2021, 04:46:29

the paisley on the first one looks super tacky, and i hate the blocker in the nav column. second one is definitely better, but that's not really saying much

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: SxM Designs on Wed, 10 November 2021, 04:59:50

The apollo65 is out of this world beautiful.

Not really a fan of crazy RGBs so my vote goes to the Apollo.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Havattack on Wed, 10 November 2021, 20:03:58

Quote from: stidal on Wed, 10 November 2021, 04:46:29

the paisley on the first one looks super tacky, and i hate the blocker in the nav column. second one is definitely better, but that's not really saying much

Agree on the blocker. Only good blocker is HHKB. Paisley is always dope though. The itches love my paisley ties at work. Would be even better engraved/etched somehow.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Nonnegaard on Thu, 11 November 2021, 01:42:57

Quote from: oilpapers on Wed, 03 November 2021, 08:35:09

Quote from: Tree_ on Tue, 02 November 2021, 17:16:00

They both look gaudy as hell, wouldn't consider either.

Apollo could be nice as a budget board if you removed the paisley and knob.

Plenty of keyboards like that already, the one thing I don't understand about GH members is the penchant to go into threads and say "remove everything about the keyboard that makes it different, I want another by-the-numbers keyboard that's exactly the same as others"

reddit users appreciate foam and RGB.
geekhack users appreciate the finer things and smaller details.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Engedi_ on Thu, 11 November 2021, 12:49:53

I think this is the right time to talk about keyboard for two types of people gamers and non gamers. If I was a gamer, I'd go for rgb, although it can be tacky if not done right.
As a non gamer, I would always prefer a non rgb keyboard over rgb, but a tiny bit light indicator or led panel is my preference.
The first one I wouldn't go for because that's also tacky imo.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Havattack on Thu, 11 November 2021, 21:11:15

Quote from: Engedi_ on Thu, 11 November 2021, 12:49:53

I think this is the right time to talk about keyboard for two types of people gamers and non gamers. If I was a gamer, I'd go for rgb, although it can be tacky if not done right.
As a non gamer, I would always prefer a non rgb keyboard over rgb, but a tiny bit light indicator or led panel is my preference.
The first one I wouldn't go for because that's also tacky imo.

It's not the right time.. :))  RGB is just a preference, gaming doesn't really matter. I like RGB, well, other then shine-through key-caps, and I don't PC game.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: ravenousrhino on Fri, 12 November 2021, 06:21:14

People who use keyboards are people not just gamers or nongamers. I use RGB because I work at night. Stop being snobs.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Havattack on Fri, 12 November 2021, 10:53:33

Quote from: ravenousrhino on Fri, 12 November 2021, 06:21:14

People who use keyboards are people not just gamers or nongamers. I use RGB because I work at night. Stop being snobs.

To be fair, you are either a gamer or a nongamer, logically speaking, that is a true dichotomy..

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: bert039 on Sat, 13 November 2021, 10:57:36

Apollo is dope

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Alejo1707 on Sat, 13 November 2021, 11:38:57

PAISLEY! All the way for me, do not care much for RGB if I'm gonna turn it off permanently

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Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Clay333 on Sat, 13 November 2021, 20:11:06

The Apollo looks much nicer to me, but the pattern definitely needs to be optional.

I also personally would put my money into either of these boards until I saw a fully finished production level prototype. Nothing against you personally, I just get nervous when I see ICs for extremely intricate and innovative boards. There are just too many things that can go wrong during the GB. I do wish you luck and will keep my eye on the project.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Raptor_N60 on Sun, 14 November 2021, 10:04:56

Love both designs, but have some concerns about second design's front height.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: gorbachev on Sun, 14 November 2021, 13:12:29

Both designs look great. As long as these aren't $800, I'll be interested.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: DaaDaa on Sun, 14 November 2021, 13:32:39

I am very interested in player no.1

i would like to see player no.2 dropped from a very high cliff and then shot for good measure.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: ManiacMarc on Mon, 15 November 2021, 00:17:58

Player No. 1 if you do solid metal designs as well.

If not, then Apollo w/ full light bar.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Therien on Wed, 17 November 2021, 05:56:05

Player 2: Design B

Looking for a 65% with thick bezels and gamer aesthetics. This one fits the bill perfectly.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: treeleaf64 on Wed, 17 November 2021, 21:21:30

any NFTs avail?

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: nices on Tue, 18 January 2022, 21:53:38

Apollo 65 is unique, and I really like the design of it.

Muse 65 is classic and similar to Cyberboard. I like the design, but if I have to choose, I would go for Apollo 65.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: Wonton on Thu, 20 January 2022, 13:47:59

I prefer the Apollo 65 without the awful paisley markings. So ugly looking. Please keep to solid colors.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: hottrout on Fri, 21 January 2022, 09:36:57

I like the idea of the Muse 65 if less colour was used and a better use of light was made for the PC section.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: QWER|key on Fri, 21 January 2022, 10:13:31

Design 1 without the etching. It's too much.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: oilpapers on Sat, 22 January 2022, 06:01:03

Quote from: treeleaf64 on Wed, 17 November 2021, 21:21:30

any NFTs avail?

If there's any NFT **** involved then I vote dump both designs in the trash and don't support AngryMiao.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: 8um8lebee on Sun, 23 January 2022, 00:48:56

Apollo looks very interesting with that knob style. What does the bottom look like? I hope the Paisley is just like a special edition offering or something. If that's the only colorway, you are going to be splitting your target audience right down the middle for no apparent reason.

Hard pass on Muse for me. Looks like it was designed by an intern who did the previous internship at iBuyPower or something.

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: whitewolf154 on Sun, 23 January 2022, 19:01:13

Apollo 65 please

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: oilpapers on Sat, 13 August 2022, 10:39:39

Still hoping for Muse 65 Design A!

Title: Re: [IC] AM 65 | 65% Keyboard | 2 Designs Out
Post by: hzh0525 on Fri, 31 March 2023, 14:53:56

What a Levitation aesthetic and vivd look!