E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy open)

[iaman]

Do I just have horrible luck or am I doing something wrong? I tried to enter IC and it is closed....as is every IC I look into. Every GB is over as well as every IC on this site. I understand this merch goes fast but that's what I thought the ICs were for. I'm such an overbloated noob that I must be missing something. No market could thrive if it were this hard to get into a GB or IC. Oh well....I'll come back in a few months and see whats going on then.

Buddy just do a quick check like once a week. Board group buys have tiny windows because we’re all trying to get manus to do production runs for things that take a lot of CNC time with low profit margins between their actual steady work.

[victorpre]

Split spacebar to go with split backspace?

+1
Would definitely benefit of a split spacebar !!

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[jacky]

Split spacebar to go with split backspace?

+1
Would definitely benefit of a split spacebar !!

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split spacebar on tkl it seems not necessary

[Popopro]

Split spacebar to go with split backspace?

+1
Would definitely benefit of a split spacebar !!

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split spacebar on tkl it seems not necessary

Agreed. Split space is overkill for tkl.

[clik_clak]

Split spacebar to go with split backspace?

+1
Would definitely benefit of a split spacebar !!

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Maybe explaining how this would benefit from a split space would be more beneficial.

[Mekuno]

Split BS means that I will finally get myself a TKL

[Puddsy]

I really like split space for TKL, it's extremely useful for spaceFN type layouts. I've been converted to spaceFN after using my alice for a while, and it's actively one of my favorite things now

[victorpre]

Split spacebar to go with split backspace?

+1
Would definitely benefit of a split spacebar !!

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Maybe explaining how this would benefit from a split space would be more beneficial.

It's a matter of preference.. I always use my arrow cluster on hjkl so I don't need to move my hand all the way to nav cluster for arrows. The spaceFN gives a pleasant experience.  That's the benefit for ME.

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[iaman]

It's a matter of preference.. I always use my arrow cluster on hjkl so I don't need to move my hand all the way to nav cluster for arrows. The spaceFN gives a pleasant experience.  That's the benefit for ME.

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Not to say you're wrong or anything, but this has me a bit confused as to why you're in the market for a TKL?

[victorpre]

It's a matter of preference.. I always use my arrow cluster on hjkl so I don't need to move my hand all the way to nav cluster for arrows. The spaceFN gives a pleasant experience.  That's the benefit for ME.

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Not to say you're wrong or anything, but this has me a bit confused as to why you're in the market for a TKL?

To have one TKL on the collection

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[s3vv4]

I really like split space for TKL, it's extremely useful for spaceFN type layouts. I've been converted to spaceFN after using my alice for a while, and it's actively one of my favorite things now

SpaceFN means tapping space is Space, holding is Function, or? Why does that require split?

[Puddsy]

I really like split space for TKL, it's extremely useful for spaceFN type layouts. I've been converted to spaceFN after using my alice for a while, and it's actively one of my favorite things now

SpaceFN means tapping space is Space, holding is Function, or? Why does that require split?

doesn't require split, but i can use the small key as another layer, so i have access to three layers with just my left hand, allowing for extremely fast navigation and inputs in excel

the way i personally do it, i have it as tap for space hold for FN1, then the small key is hold/tap for FN2

so, i use my left hand to type in numbers, and my most used commands (=INDEX(MATCH, mostly) are on macros in one of the FN layers)

[excluisve]

I have been heard from discord people confused about color options

so we have do this quick vote

Three times for case color

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX7_pzz5-6VzocywBVtCUu2hangLjDLVjgbuuC6GjYzyMHhQ/viewform?usp=pp_url&entry.1923541777=Red&entry.1510911444=light+blue&entry.1756360088=light+blue

[8six753o9]

Just to clarify for everyone:


e-Yellow/Black/White/Pink will remain an opton. 


We are just re-voting for ano colors:  Red / Green / Light blue / Dark blue / Grey / Purple (https://imgur.com/a/bqUVdNA)

[o3okevin]

Purple looking good 

[Willhurt2008]

Will GB have limited slots?

[jooobe]

Still praying for green

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[MadsMe]

Still praying for green

Voted green just for you

[phorx]

Purple looking good 

Purple looked great!  I hope it makes it.

[BlueViola]

Purple would be awesome.

[8six753o9]

Just a reminder to those that don't like to scroll up to read, please vote again on what colors you would like to see:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX7_pzz5-6VzocywBVtCUu2hangLjDLVjgbuuC6GjYzyMHhQ/viewform


We are just re-voting for ano colors:  Red / Green / Light blue / Dark blue / Grey / Purple (https://imgur.com/a/bqUVdNA)


PC and all the e-coating (Yellow/Black/White/Pink) will remain an option.

[cicatriz]

Is the PCB RGB supported?

[tex_live_utility]

I'm still confused about the gasket solution. Is it "top or gasket" like E6.5?

Can you clarify what the middle piece is for?

[TheFugitive]

Without the bottom weight, would the weight distribution of the keyboard be very unbalanced? Specifically for the polycarbonate version, given that the material is much lighter.

[Popopro]

I'm still confused about the gasket solution. Is it "top or gasket" like E6.5?

Can you clarify what the middle piece is for?

My understanding of it is that this will be able to mount either top or gasket like the e6.5 but the middle piece is an add on piece that allows you to mount the gasket onto. In other words you need to get that add on to gasket mount it.

[servo]

This looks really nice! Definitely in

[excluisve]

I'm still confused about the gasket solution. Is it "top or gasket" like E6.5?

Can you clarify what the middle piece is for?

My understanding of it is that this will be able to mount either top or gasket like the e6.5 but the middle piece is an add on piece that allows you to mount the gasket onto. In other words you need to get that add on to gasket mount it.

Correct.

[Dakk1d]

Will there be a PC plate? Also, will there be an option to have the brass sandblasted instead of coated?

[soulventic]

What program did you use to make these renders?

Thanks

Nice kb btw

[tex_live_utility]

I'll probably join this as long as we can get a "boring" aluminum plate in addition to brass and stuff. Or at least publish a plate file so I can make my own.

Also is there any point in getting a different material for the inner spacer, if it's just there to hold up the gasket? Unless you're getting polycarb and want a specific appearance, it would make sense to just get the cheapest option right?

[Popopro]

Will there be a PC plate? Also, will there be an option to have the brass sandblasted instead of coated?

The e6.5 had poly and brass so prob yes for this one as well.

[astronavy]

i’m in

[kronograf]

Also is there any point in getting a different material for the inner spacer, if it's just there to hold up the gasket? Unless you're getting polycarb and want a specific appearance, it would make sense to just get the cheapest option right?

Acoustics?

[excluisve]

Also is there any point in getting a different material for the inner spacer, if it's just there to hold up the gasket? Unless you're getting polycarb and want a specific appearance, it would make sense to just get the cheapest option right?

I thinks someone may need different on it .vary with each individual

[tex_live_utility]

Also is there any point in getting a different material for the inner spacer, if it's just there to hold up the gasket? Unless you're getting polycarb and want a specific appearance, it would make sense to just get the cheapest option right?

Acoustics?

Doesn't make much sense to me if it's just holding up a piece of rubber...

[A.Belousov]

Hi hi. Can anyone help me to understand how to connect to Exclusive's discord server please? im trying to check Exclusive#8666 invite, but no success with it (mistake or outdated..). Thanks in advance.

[victorpre]

Will GB have limited slots?

The PC version will be limited to 50u afaik

[nulltorious]

Hi hi. Can anyone help me to understand how to connect to Exclusive's discord server please? im trying to check Exclusive#8666 invite, but no success with it (mistake or outdated..). Thanks in advance.

Invite link here: https://discord.gg/sh9ZJBk

[excluisve]

Groupbuy delay few days .

[jooobe]

Groupbuy delay few days .

That's fine, broke right now anyway

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[Visionaire]

Great design. Looking forward to the GB!

[truval]

How many units will be available?

[Popopro]

How many units will be available?

Alu is unlimited and pc is limited to 50 units.

[nathey]

Hoping for polycarb backplate )

[japancakes]

Got scared for a second. Only want to get this for Polycarb + brass!

[excluisve]

Updated:

Sorry for the delay i have just sort the color voting :




Anodized color ：Purple/grey/green

Price               : Start at $365

PC case           : 50 units  (we have been try many times cnc on pc case but the problem still there

1. Generally speak PC material was flexible when start cnc the case would be a little warped and hard to control the quality

especially tkl top case .However,when you screw up you  wont see the warpe

2.About the tool marking on the bottom .i get feed back from E6.5 . It just a little case have it .you can see the marking clear

but you cant fee it .pc and alu were same CNC process but when sandblasted the alu case tool marking will be recover but pc

case cant .so we need do the pc bottom slow than alu to  reduce marking appearance .but i cant promise make it perfect

3.For sure we want make the pc case quality better but for now we have limitations， so make sure when you purchase PC case

care about those phenomenon or not . On the contrary,you can go for alu case since options always there .

English not my native language, hope you can understand what i am typing here .

Thanks everyone ,if you have any question pm me or touch me on discord .

Bty,Prototypes were done ,photo will show next two days and group buy approaching .before open groupbuy i will announce here again

[vi0till]

Updated:

Sorry for the delay i have just sort the color voting :

Show Image

Anodized color ：Purple/grey/green

Price               : Start at $365

PC case           : 50 units  (we have been try many times cnc on pc case but the problem still there

1. Generally speak PC material was flexible when start cnc the case would be a little warped and hard to control the quality

especially tkl top case .However,when you screw up you  wont see the warpe

2.About the tool marking on the bottom .i get feed back from E6.5 . It just a little case have it .you can see the marking clear

but you cant fee it .pc and alu were same CNC process but when sandblasted the alu case tool marking will be recover but pc

case cant .so we need do the pc bottom slow than alu to  reduce marking appearance .i cant promise it not show up 100%

3.For sure we want make the pc case quality better but for now we have limitations so make sure when you purchase PC case

see those two points make sure you dont mind those  On the contrary,you can go for alu case since options always there .

English not my native language, hope you can understand what i am typing here .

Thanks everyone ,if you have any question pm me or touch me on discord .

Bty,Prototypes were done ,photo will show next two days and group buy approaching .before open groupbuy i will announce here again

I'm ready.

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[ogp3]

very excited for this! What is the website where these will be selling?

[eniigma]

very excited for this! What is the website where these will be selling?

exclusive handles his group buys himself iirc

[phorx]

I’m really excited that purple made the cut. Thanks so much!