Reflection
An XT FRLTKL by Han Boards
GB Window: 10/20 - 11/20 (live on 10/20 at 11AM CST / 5PM BST)
Design SummaryExternalReflection features a three-piece / three-tone design with a silver base, copper weight, and top color variants. It is an XT FRLTKL (basically a TKL with the F-row removed and a macro column on the side). The board features a large swept cut copper weight that follows the curve of the top piece side profile. The front of the board has a cherry lip of sorts - with the lip being the deepest in the middle and gently flowing into the chamfer on the side edges. There is a gentle cut on the sides and back of the board to give the perimeter some flair. Two engravings are present - one left justified on the back of the board and one on the underside of the board (see Inspiration). The mirrored engraving on the aluminum bottom is half the depth of the one of the copper weight to give the appearance of a “reflection”.
InternalThe board features an internal screw system to keep the weight design as clean as possible. The final screws will be black oxidized and recessed slightly below the plate to be as hidden as possible. The aluminum inner frame has an open bottom so the copper is effectively a through weight giving a nice contrast on both the bottom as well as the inside of the keyboard. The daughterboard is installed upside-down with the cable being colinear with the PCB molex connector eliminating the need to bend the jst cable in a channel. There are small press-fit bumpers placed next to the screw holes to eliminate any chance of case ping. There are no adhesives anywhere on the board so it can be unassembled fully.
Technical SpecificationsGeneral DetailsMaterial (case): | Sandblasted 6063 Aluminum |
Material (weight): | Sandblasted Clear-Coat Copper |
Variants: | WK and WKL |
Weight: | 7 lbs (3.2 kg) |
Typing Angle: | 7 deg |
EKH: | 23mm |
Plate Options: | Aluminum, Carbon Fiber, PP, POM - full/half options (determined by IC) |
Colors: | Green, Black, Brown, Silver, Sand |
LayoutSolder
Hotswap
Support
- Split Backspace
- ISO (solder only)
- Split Right Shift
- Stepped Caps Lock
- 10U Spacebar (7U and 8U stab placement)
- 7U bottom row / 6.25U bottom row (WK only)
PCB DetailsType: | Solder & Hotswap |
Structure: | 1.6mm FR4 |
Processor: | STM32F072 |
Software: | QMK/VIAL |
Switch Type: | MX |
ESD Protection: | Onboard Fuse |
Daughterboard: | Custom DB - based on UDB C3 |
Cable Type: | Molex EZMate |
Mounting OptionsGasket Plug Mount
The gasket plugs are secured into the plate tabs and the overall assembly is dropped into the bottom case. The top case is then placed over it. This should make for a more flexible typing experience.
Burger O-Ring Top Mount
The plate is fixed to the top chassis using a screw and two small o-ring gasket pieces. This provides a stiffer typing experience overall.
Group Buy DetailsKit Contents- Keyboard case (top, bottom and weight)
- Aluminum full plate (other plates will be extras)
- PCB
- Custom daughterboard and Molex cable
- Gasket kit
- Top mount kit
- ESD protective sheet
- Assembly hardware
- Geon rectangular feet
- Carrying case
- Microfiber cloth
Extras- Plates (full / half) - Alu, CF, PP
- PCBs (solder, hotswap)
- Foam Kit (case, plate, PCB)
ScheduleThe group buy will take place on October 20th and will end on November 20th.
Expected fulfillment is end of Q1 2024.
Price & QuantityPricing will be between $440 - $475 depending on configuration. See below image for details
Vendors- Han Boards - USA
- ProtoTypist - International
Content Line-up- Nainaigogo
- nearLucid
- TheKeyCircle
- CaptainSterling
- Keypothecary
- Alexotos
- Xinxinwong
- Eleagnifolia
- Kimlynnwin
- LightningKeyboards
Color RendersGreen (anodized)
Black (anodized)
Brown (anodized)
Silver (anodized)
Sand (e-coat)
GalleryFinal Prototype - Brownv2 Prototype - Sandv1 Prototype - GreenThank You- Jan, Nainaigogo, and MatthewDias for causing me great distress at all times
- My friend MelghiDoodles for providing the art for the board
- OCM for transforming the artwork to the keyboard world
- Olivia (OJ Designs) for the fantastic render work
- Jan (again) and CaptainSterling for the insane pictures