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Offline Quantastrophus

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[GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« on: Mon, 22 January 2018, 00:50:31 »
Current Status: Completed.

Prototype:



Album: https://imgur.com/a/hhljr
More Pics: https://imgur.com/gallery/5NiVe



Anodizing Colors (Silver will also be available):



Color Options:
  • Rose Gold
  • Gray
  • Black
  • Silver

Plate:
  • Brass or Aluminum
  • Sandwiched
  • Supported Layouts
  • I'm open to accommodating more layouts. Please contact me after raffle phase

PCB:
  • QMK
  • USB Type-C port for all connections
    • Left Half plugs into Computer
    • Left and Right Half plug into each other
  • In Switch LED Backlighting
  • Only switch soldering required

Price (fees + shipping not included):
  • Case - $350
    • 1x Top Left (Aluminum 6063)
    • 1x Top Right (Aluminum 6063)
    • 1x Bottom Left (Aluminum 6063)
    • 1x Bottom Right (Aluminum 6063)
    • 1x Weight Left (Brass)
    • 1x Weight Right (Brass)
    • 1x Screws for Assembly (M3 Hex Countersunk)
    • 8x 3m Bumpons (8mm round)
  • Plate - $40
  • PCB - $45


Please feel free to email me at: sx60keyboard@gmail.com with any personal questions

If anyone wants more photos of anything feel free to ask me as well. I'll happily take more photos!

« Last Edit: Tue, 08 January 2019, 23:14:36 by Quantastrophus »

Offline ghostjuggernaut

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 23 January 2018, 19:44:31 »
Approval bump  :thumb:

As always, caveat emptor.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 23 January 2018, 20:07:09 »
Filled the form cause I really love the case.

Reddit ppl are raging a bit too much over the price imo, but it’s definitely very Steep.

If you could really offer an 350 or less no weight option that would be very much preferred.

Incase it adds cost, you could also remove the triangle dots logo imo.


I really just hope the hole price debate doesn’t kill your interest in running this, because I would very much love to get one.

Offline Quantastrophus

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 23 January 2018, 20:31:45 »
Filled the form cause I really love the case.

Reddit ppl are raging a bit too much over the price imo, but it’s definitely very Steep.

If you could really offer an 350 or less no weight option that would be very much preferred.

Incase it adds cost, you could also remove the triangle dots logo imo.


I really just hope the hole price debate doesn’t kill your interest in running this, because I would very much love to get one.

Reddit will be reddit...

By removing the weight I think it would be possible to get the price down to around $350 but I am hoping to not have to do that.  Removing the triangle dot logo that you don't like won't decrease the price unfortunately  ;)

I'm running this as long as I get at least 20 orders which I don't think will be a problem.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 23 January 2018, 20:35:09 »
Filled the form cause I really love the case.

Reddit ppl are raging a bit too much over the price imo, but it’s definitely very Steep.

If you could really offer an 350 or less no weight option that would be very much preferred.

Incase it adds cost, you could also remove the triangle dots logo imo.


I really just hope the hole price debate doesn’t kill your interest in running this, because I would very much love to get one.

It's all down to machine time, tool changes, positioning the work piece, etc.
Each case is double the usual number of parts, so double the number of tool changes, etc which kills the price.
The VE.A suffered from the same issue.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 23 January 2018, 20:49:44 »
Took me like 10 minutes clicking around to find the form without realizing the font was white :\

Offline Quantastrophus

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 23 January 2018, 20:53:43 »
Took me like 10 minutes clicking around to find the form without realizing the font was white :\

Updated to hopefully make it more visible  :thumb:

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 23 January 2018, 22:28:22 »
Looks really cool. Do you have any side photos of the board?

Offline Quantastrophus

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 23 January 2018, 22:33:05 »
Looks really cool. Do you have any side photos of the board?

https://imgur.com/gallery/5NiVe

Note that there are a few mistakes in the USB holes that will be fixed in the final design (different heights).  I'm also considering make them more elegant.
« Last Edit: Tue, 23 January 2018, 22:37:06 by Quantastrophus »

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 23 January 2018, 22:53:13 »
Filled out the form. Board looks very interesting :thumb:

Are there any tenting options? Or maybe some aluminum feet to give it an angle?
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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 23 January 2018, 23:05:00 »
Filled out the form. Board looks very interesting :thumb:

Are there any tenting options? Or maybe some aluminum feet to give it an angle?

I had mixed feedback on designing a tenting kit during the interest check phase. I'll probably run another IC with the GB participants. If 10 or more people want one then I'll design one.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 00:22:30 »
I don't like your non korean boards
« Last Edit: Wed, 24 January 2018, 00:30:35 by blacksimon »

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 02:16:25 »
Any brass plate sample photo?
Hard to choose al or brass

Also, did pcb support this layout?
« Last Edit: Wed, 24 January 2018, 05:22:39 by PandaRooooong »

Offline Quantastrophus

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 12:07:05 »
Any brass plate sample photo?
Hard to choose al or brass

Also, did pcb support this layout?



Yes I can support that layout on the PCB and plate

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 15:55:41 »
Also, did pcb support this layout?

Form filled under my reddit name, but I, too, would like this layout.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #15 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 17:41:21 »
Invoice paid. Been wanting to try out the split staggered layout ever since I missed out on the VE.A :thumb:

Have a few more questions.

1) Any expected ship date?

2) Does the pcb fit hotlite sockets for switch swapping? Specifically zeals.

3) Will cables be included or will we have to get those elsewhere?

4) Can we get blank weights? I enjoy getting custom things engraved on my weights.

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Offline Quantastrophus

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #16 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 19:20:35 »
Invoice paid. Been wanting to try out the split staggered layout ever since I missed out on the VE.A :thumb:

Have a few more questions.

1) Any expected ship date?

2) Does the pcb fit hotlite sockets for switch swapping? Specifically zeals.

3) Will cables be included or will we have to get those elsewhere?

4) Can we get blank weights? I enjoy getting custom things engraved on my weights.

1) Factory quoted me around 1 month to have the units complete but Chinese New Year is in the middle so we will see.
2) I'll have to check
3) I will include cables
4) I will offer blank weights if there is enough interest from GB members. (5 or more)

Offline WilySouser

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #17 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 19:37:42 »
ergh, paid but screwed up my ship to address.  How can I change this?

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #18 on: Wed, 24 January 2018, 19:39:42 »
ergh, paid but screwed up my ship to address.  How can I change this?

Please email me. sx60keyboard@gmail.com

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #19 on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 12:57:24 »
I had time to take some more photos of the keyboard.





Album: https://imgur.com/gallery/aYutU#hZZHrRr

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #20 on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 13:20:30 »
Looks really cool. Do you have any side photos of the board?

https://imgur.com/gallery/5NiVe

Note that there are a few mistakes in the USB holes that will be fixed in the final design (different heights).  I'm also considering make them more elegant.

Lmao, why do I find that imgur comment so funny  :))

Offline WilySouser

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #21 on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 13:45:33 »
Show Image


Is the (actual)shift on the right a 1.75 or 2?

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #22 on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 14:03:32 »
It's a 1.75u from the GMK Carbon set.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #23 on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 14:51:20 »
1) Factory quoted me around 1 month to have the units complete but Chinese New Year is in the middle so we will see.
2) I'll have to check
3) I will include cables
4) I will offer blank weights if there is enough interest from GB members. (5 or more)

Wow that's some quick turnaround! Thanks for the answers  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #24 on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 18:08:24 »
I’m in on this. Board looks great. Price is a little high, but I think it’ll be worth it.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #25 on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 23:30:22 »
Any brass plate sample photo?
Hard to choose al or brass

Also, did pcb support this layout?

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Yes I can support that layout on the PCB and plate

Will be able to get this exact plate as pictured? Don't like swiss cheese plates.

Offline Quantastrophus

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #26 on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 23:31:45 »
I have extras of this plate if you would like one like this as opposed to swiss cheese version  :thumb:.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #27 on: Fri, 26 January 2018, 16:49:21 »
stuck at 11?

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #28 on: Fri, 26 January 2018, 19:35:37 »
stuck at 11?

Nope a few more invoices have been sent out. Will update.

We are over 20 orders, so this GB will run regardless of whether we hit the limit of 30 or not.
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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #29 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 01:06:42 »
Hi all,

Just wanted to give an update on my plans for the GB:

  • The GB will close for orders on Friday. Minimum Order Quantity has been reached.
  • CONUS orders will receive free shipping.
  • International orders will receive something else to compensate or can have $25 taken off their shipping quote.
  • I'm working with a community vendor to create wooden tenting kits. Please email directly if you are interested I will be sure to get the pricing out when I have it. The vendor I'm working with makes really high quality products but isn't set up to take on a ton of orders so these will be limited. I will raffle them off to GB members who are interested. I will also release the CAD files if you would like to have your own made by some other means.

Thanks to all who are supporting this buy. I'm very excited to get these boards out to everyone and I think all who joined will be impressed.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #30 on: Thu, 01 February 2018, 23:41:47 »
Hi all,

The GB is closed for entry and the order has been submitted to the factory.

To all that have joined I will be giving, at minimum, weekly updates on the status of the boards.  I look forward to seeing this project to completion :D.

Thanks.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #31 on: Mon, 05 February 2018, 14:33:31 »
Shot you an email about getting this layout.  Not sure how often you check mail, just wanted to make sure I got the request to you in time.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #32 on: Mon, 05 February 2018, 17:24:18 »
Shot you an email about getting this layout.  Not sure how often you check mail, just wanted to make sure I got the request to you in time.

(Attachment Link)

I submited files for the order to the factory without this layout. That being said manufacturing is not going to start until after CNY. I will get in touch with the factory tonight and see if I can update the file for the right half of the plate.

I doubt that they have starting programming the machines and I know machining hasn't started, so I don't see this change being a problem and will keep you posted.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #33 on: Fri, 09 February 2018, 02:45:56 »
Sent you an email.

Offline WilySouser

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #34 on: Thu, 15 February 2018, 17:33:37 »
Shot you an email about getting this layout.  Not sure how often you check mail, just wanted to make sure I got the request to you in time.

(Attachment Link)

I submited files for the order to the factory without this layout. That being said manufacturing is not going to start until after CNY. I will get in touch with the factory tonight and see if I can update the file for the right half of the plate.

I doubt that they have starting programming the machines and I know machining hasn't started, so I don't see this change being a problem and will keep you posted.

Thanks for that.  Out of hardware planning curiosity, can this take LEDs or not?  I assume it doesn't.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 01:04:43 »
The OP says in switch LEDs but I'm not sure what that means?

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #36 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 17:17:48 »
The OP says in switch LEDs but I'm not sure what that means?


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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #37 on: Fri, 16 February 2018, 17:47:50 »
The OP says in switch LEDs but I'm not sure what that means?

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Ohh so like normal leds in a switch? Haha I was thinking it was something I hadn't heard of


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Offline Quantastrophus

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #38 on: Sat, 17 February 2018, 09:49:38 »
The OP says in switch LEDs but I'm not sure what that means?

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Yes, these are in switch LEDs  :thumb:.

Update:

I wasn't able to get in touch with the manufacturing before CNY about changing the layout on the right half of the plate to support the shift -> arrow -> ? layout option. I will attempt to contact them again when they are back from holiday.

If you really want this layout PM me and we'll work something out. Thanks all!

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #39 on: Tue, 20 February 2018, 16:10:59 »
If you really want this layout PM me and we'll work something out. Thanks all!

Shot you a PM

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #40 on: Wed, 21 February 2018, 08:09:40 »
Does anybody have any recommendations on tenting solutions?

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #41 on: Wed, 21 February 2018, 11:16:41 »
Does anybody have any recommendations on tenting solutions?

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #42 on: Wed, 21 February 2018, 20:53:44 »
Does anybody have any recommendations on tenting solutions?

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I'm going to be working with a vendor for a small run of wooden tenting kits. Let me know if you're interested.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #43 on: Wed, 21 February 2018, 20:54:08 »
Does anybody have any recommendations on tenting solutions?

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I'm going to be working with a vendor for a small run of wooden tenting kits. Let me know if you're interested.
Super interested!

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #44 on: Tue, 06 March 2018, 09:48:43 »
Update:

Cases:
- Looks like the factory is slowly getting back to work this week and part of last week. Production has still not started on the cases but I expect it to start this month.

Tenting Kits:
- Finalizing the design on the tenting kits and will get in touch with mah boi to try and get some made.

Feel free to post questions in here or email/message me if you guys want more updates.

Thanks!

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #45 on: Tue, 06 March 2018, 13:05:01 »
Stoked to see the tenting kit design!

Definitely down for two <3


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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #46 on: Thu, 08 March 2018, 01:45:53 »
Any tenting kit sample photo for reference?
Quite interesting

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #47 on: Thu, 08 March 2018, 08:28:11 »
If anyone is looking to unload their spot, please let me know. I'll take silver, black, grey.

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #48 on: Thu, 08 March 2018, 10:36:21 »
I'm looking to sell my spot. If anyone is interested, please message me. The colour is Grey.

edit - spot not available.
« Last Edit: Thu, 10 May 2018, 19:48:48 by lunr »

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Re: [GB] SX60 Split 60% Keyboard
« Reply #49 on: Thu, 08 March 2018, 18:47:50 »
Also looking to transfer my spot, pm if interested. Gray.