[IC] 43 Studio - Radiance TKL | GB details finalized [23/4/21]

[senryo]

does the case support standard 87 PCB like the hiney h87 (usb-c/mini-b) or the infinity 87 from mechlovin?

I am also curious about this, standard PCBs are great as it makes finding one down the road less of a hassle.

Ah, forgot to answer that question too
Sorry, unfortunately it does not support standard 87 PCBs

[LightofNite]

Two things I'm concerned with. In some renders there is a Radiance logo on the top plate; is that going to be in the final layout? I'd enjoy the board much more with no top plate logo. Also in the first three set of renders the second angle shows that the top plate doesnt fully cover the back plate, leaving additional space under the board. However the prototypes look like the top plate does fully cover all the way up to the back plate which I like way more.

Lastly, since this case does not support other 87PCBs, is there an option of getting the December QMK PCB along with this order or are the plans just to ship without QMK and people who want it just have to order separately in December.

[dibstern]

Wow, stunning, I love it

[badbusinessman]

Looks good, definitely interested.

[peaky-blinder76]

Looks good. Only wish the bottom weight was much more subtle instead of the Think6.5 style logo.

[dibstern]

Btw I love the lighting on the bottom of the case, it really makes it perfect <3

[dibstern]

Oh and I'm going for the White board. I'm 100% in on this.

[dibstern]

Oh wait what, no QMK support!!??? Only as an extra!??? This is a huuuuge downer I'm out if I can't have QMK + Hotswap.

[dibstern]

Two things I'm concerned with. In some renders there is a Radiance logo on the top plate; is that going to be in the final layout? I'd enjoy the board much more with no top plate logo. Also in the first three set of renders the second angle shows that the top plate doesnt fully cover the back plate, leaving additional space under the board. However the prototypes look like the top plate does fully cover all the way up to the back plate which I like way more.

Lastly, since this case does not support other 87PCBs, is there an option of getting the December QMK PCB along with this order or are the plans just to ship without QMK and people who want it just have to order separately in December.

Agreed, I didn't notice that at first, the Radiance logo on the top really makes it look worse. Also +1 on the QMK PCB being ordered *with* the board and not afterwards.

[thornkin]

Really excited until I saw no QMK. One in December is better than none, but makes me pause.

[dibstern]

Really excited until I saw no QMK. One in December is better than none, but makes me pause.

If it’s after the group buy it makes me worry that it’s a lie to induce us to buy it. I’m not calling anyone a liar, but the promise of a better board after the initial group buy (why wouldn’t they just release both at the same time?) makes me need to trust a stranger that I have no reason to trust.

[dibstern]

I don't want to ruin the upcoming announcement, but if it's true then I'm back in 10000% and so damn keen, and I'd even do whatever to help out the GB in becoming a success. Super excited, I hope the rumour is true!

[senryo]

22nd Aug: Amend Spec sheet --- yes QMK PCB | Add potential NA/CA vendor | Add FAQ section

[iaman]

QMK by default and not later? Heck yeah!

[Teri]

What will hotswappable PCB support?

Only supports bottom WKL, ANSI layout.

Any possibility of a hotswap PCB for the layout with windows key?

[dibstern]

What will hotswappable PCB support?

Only supports bottom WKL, ANSI layout.

Any possibility of a hotswap PCB for the layout with windows key?

+1 on this, I didn't realise this :/ TKL >>> WKL. I feel like people who want Hotswap will want TKL and people who want WKL will tend to be solderers, no?

[damiending]

What will hotswappable PCB support?

Only supports bottom WKL, ANSI layout.

Any possibility of a hotswap PCB for the layout with windows key?

+1 on this, I didn't realise this :/ TKL >>> WKL. I feel like people who want Hotswap will want TKL and people who want WKL will tend to be solderers, no?

+10086 on this, aren't they say that TKL is for peasants, and yes we are the peasants. WKL is only good for gaming.

[Jacki]

I wish there were a mirror polished steel weight.

[brianwang76]

What will hotswappable PCB support?

Only supports bottom WKL, ANSI layout.

Any possibility of a hotswap PCB for the layout with windows key?

+1 on this, I didn't realise this :/ TKL >>> WKL. I feel like people who want Hotswap will want TKL and people who want WKL will tend to be solderers, no?

+10086 on this, aren't they say that TKL is for peasants, and yes we are the peasants. WKL is only good for gaming.

+20000 I also really hope WK version will have hotswap PCB option!

[iaman]

What will hotswappable PCB support?

Only supports bottom WKL, ANSI layout.

Any possibility of a hotswap PCB for the layout with windows key?

+1 on this, I didn't realise this :/ TKL >>> WKL. I feel like people who want Hotswap will want TKL and people who want WKL will tend to be solderers, no?

+10086 on this, aren't they say that TKL is for peasants, and yes we are the peasants. WKL is only good for gaming.

+20000 I also really hope WK version will have hotswap PCB option!

I mean all WK PCBs “support” WKL, I think? You’d just... put a blocker over it on the case top. Right?

[titanium]

What will hotswappable PCB support?

Only supports bottom WKL, ANSI layout.

Any possibility of a hotswap PCB for the layout with windows key?

+1 on this, I didn't realise this :/ TKL >>> WKL. I feel like people who want Hotswap will want TKL and people who want WKL will tend to be solderers, no?

+10086 on this, aren't they say that TKL is for peasants, and yes we are the peasants. WKL is only good for gaming.

+20000 I also really hope WK version will have hotswap PCB option!

I'm pretty sure senyro meant that the first S-WKL is not compatible. The winkey uses the same plate and PCB as the WKL based off the pictures.

[brianwang76]

What will hotswappable PCB support?

Only supports bottom WKL, ANSI layout.

Any possibility of a hotswap PCB for the layout with windows key?

+1 on this, I didn't realise this :/ TKL >>> WKL. I feel like people who want Hotswap will want TKL and people who want WKL will tend to be solderers, no?

+10086 on this, aren't they say that TKL is for peasants, and yes we are the peasants. WKL is only good for gaming.

+20000 I also really hope WK version will have hotswap PCB option!

I'm pretty sure senyro meant that the first S-WKL is not compatible. The winkey uses the same plate and PCB as the WKL based off the pictures.

I asked a few days ago on discord specifically if the regular windows key ANSI layout has hot swap option and they said no. I do hope I misunderstood their answer or they misunderstood my question though

[titanium]

I'm 99.99% sure that the hotswap PCB/plate will be compatible with the following winkey layout.

1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

and this is the layout that they said NO to.

1.25/1.25/1.25/6.25/1.25/1.25/1.25/1.25

[hottrout]

I just love the way this is going.  Excellent work.

[dibstern]

I'm 99.99% sure that the hotswap PCB/plate will be compatible with the following winkey layout.

1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

and this is the layout that they said NO to.

1.25/1.25/1.25/6.25/1.25/1.25/1.25/1.25

In the Discord people are saying no, and that the hotswap PCB will be 1.5/1.5/7/1.5/1.5.

This is a huge let down. Why on earth you'd do that when a 1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5 can be used in a WKL keyboard, I have no idea.

I am hugely disappointed and am seriously rethinking whether I'd want this keyboard.

[senryo]

I'm 99.99% sure that the hotswap PCB/plate will be compatible with the following winkey layout.

1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

and this is the layout that they said NO to.

1.25/1.25/1.25/6.25/1.25/1.25/1.25/1.25

Correct, sorry for the confusion.

1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

so it supports both the WK and WKL, just that it will be the fixed bottom layout of 1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

[dibstern]

I'm 99.99% sure that the hotswap PCB/plate will be compatible with the following winkey layout.

1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

and this is the layout that they said NO to.

1.25/1.25/1.25/6.25/1.25/1.25/1.25/1.25

Correct, sorry for the confusion.

1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

so it supports both the WK and WKL, just that it will be the fixed bottom layout of 1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

Amazing, okay so all of the question marks for me around this are completely answered, this is the end-game keyboard for me. Huge props to you guys!

[Teri]

I'm 99.99% sure that the hotswap PCB/plate will be compatible with the following winkey layout.

1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

and this is the layout that they said NO to.

1.25/1.25/1.25/6.25/1.25/1.25/1.25/1.25

Correct, sorry for the confusion.

1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

so it supports both the WK and WKL, just that it will be the fixed bottom layout of 1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

Thanks for the clarification! Looking forward to the GB.

[iaman]

I'm 99.99% sure that the hotswap PCB/plate will be compatible with the following winkey layout.

1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

and this is the layout that they said NO to.

1.25/1.25/1.25/6.25/1.25/1.25/1.25/1.25

Correct, sorry for the confusion.

1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

so it supports both the WK and WKL, just that it will be the fixed bottom layout of 1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

This is the best possible news to me! Looking forward to seeing this bottom row layout on a hotswap TKL!

[taiminhle4920]

Do you have the prototype of the mirror polish silver, will it sratch easily?

[ElDiiki]

Im probably late for this kind of suggestion but ill try anyways. Since the black-dyed policarbonate looks sick af i would like to see some more dyed policarbonate variations. Maybe a dark purple one (which is my favourite) or some red variations. This keyboard needs to radiate his divine light and poly is the best at this job!

[bthezebra]

Very interesting accents, do like.

[hottrout]

That dark blue/navy PC with the gold is beautiful.  Very excited for that.

[anticlockwise5]

My first wife approved custom mech keyboard! Anxiously waiting for the GB to start!

[thornkin]

Looks great!  Different than the typical TKL. Excited to see that this looks unlimited so I might actually be able to get in.

[EdgeOfInfinity]

concept looks awesome, i'll be interested in seeing more proto pics!

[jiang]

liar
Copying South Korea black mx

[iaman]

liar
Copying South Korea black mx

Got a link to photos or something? This is a bold call to make without backing it up at all.

[wowaweewa]

Holy wow, this is one is a must-buy. The red is amazing! Following this one closely.

[thisisfu]

Wow  Definitely interested!

[speedyzy]

so excited for this ^_^

[duxbridge]

Is this GB still going ahead?

[Friendship]

am interested!!!

[SenseiJia]

this looks crazy I love it

[Havattack]

Is this GB still going ahead?

The OP hasn't posted since august, so.... looks like a bummer comith our way.

[majortom101]

To be honest, this board is so ugly 

[Havattack]

To be honest, this board is so ugly 

Looked dope to me. At the least, WAY, WAY, WAY better then those 65% with that god awful 2 or 4 key cluster (for page up/down) Those things are atrocious.

[RaccoonsFastest]

Is this GB still going ahead?

The OP hasn't posted since august, so.... looks like a bummer comith our way.

If you are still interested, I would suggest joining the OP's discord. There have been some updates on the server.

[iaman]

To be honest, this board is so ugly 

Did you register just to post this?

[Havattack]

Is this GB still going ahead?

The OP hasn't posted since august, so.... looks like a bummer comith our way.

If you are still interested, I would suggest joining the OP's discord. There have been some updates on the server.

Thanks, but I'm good. Not interested in signing up/joining anything. Discord can suck it. I never liked "chat room" style communication, not since AOL.