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Title: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - GB starts 1 September!
Post by: joedinkle on Sat, 09 July 2022, 11:10:55

Introducing Vixen

(https://i.imgur.com/YPusoAy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CD2kW7O.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sv6c8gm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CclOfof.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ANizMqO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EjGDnXZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ujTeuZ6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SGHy7rl.jpg)

Color options from top to bottom are Surrender (e-coat), Mourning (anodize), and Promise Ring (anodize).

Typing Tests

Aluminum plate, Huano Earth Linears, GMK Metropolis, no plate foam (https://streamable.com/nvmju2)
Brass plate, Boba U4T, ABS SA Blanks, plate foam (https://streamable.com/sdupgc)
POM plate, Gateron KS-3s with 68g spring swap, PBTFans WoB, plate foam (https://streamable.com/104gj5)

Renders by Olivia/oj (https://imgur.com/a/DTuVxtp)
Weight engraving by erin

(https://imgur.com/efSsLwA.jpg)

The Group buy page is up! (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=121256.0)

Vixen is the latest board from Eye Oh Designs. Taking inspiration form Prime_Elise, EM7, and Alice style boards, Vixen is an evolution of the babyV (https://eyeohdesigns.com/products/babyv). This board aims to please fans of that keyboard that wanted something more premium. Its features include:

Case/Plate:
-babyV layout with some new bottom row options!
-Gasket mount.
-5 degree typing angle with 18 mm front height.
-Seamless aluminum anodized top case with a brass bottom/weight.
-Carrying case and microfiber cloth included.
-Supports screw-in and snap-in stabilizers.

PCB:
-Compatible with MX style switches. Hotswap and Soldered PCB options are planned.
-Powered by a RP2040 running Vial.
-USB C connection and circuit protection through the unified daughterboard. As such, babyV PCBs are not compatible with Vixen.
-Supports screw-in and snap-in stabilizers.

Pricing: $295

Units Available: 100

Planned vendors: Eye Oh Designs (http://www.eyeohdesigns.com/products/vixen)

Timeline for GB: 1-14 September

Timeline for GB Completion: Confirming with manufacturer. Likely 3-5 months after GB completion.

Current Status: The newest prototypes are in from the manufacturer and they look great! Look for the GB post coming soon to Geekhack!

40s Discord Server (http://discord.gg/40percent)
Discord Handle: EODesigns#4352
Search for 'vixen' in the #ic-gb-announcements channel of the 40s server and click 'join' to follow along!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: Sandy on Sat, 09 July 2022, 12:34:26

this is really cute! glwic

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: opsecpanda on Sat, 09 July 2022, 13:36:13

Oh shooooot I'm in

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: 0xtanja on Sat, 09 July 2022, 18:30:29

Take my money already

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: MelonBred on Mon, 11 July 2022, 11:22:13

This looks great, EOD! Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: saltimate on Mon, 11 July 2022, 21:03:14

noice, very interested. babyV has been working well for me.

i have no idea what colour i would go for or if i would go for the poly case (assuming you do one). i have seen "e-coat" in other gb descriptions, i still have no idea what it is... or why its only ever the white colour...

whether i go for solder, hotswap, or both will depend on the build and how i feel when this goes to gb. if there ends up being only one option i dont think it would be a problem.

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: Homiezoned on Sun, 17 July 2022, 13:03:10

Me likey

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: Shunfry on Wed, 03 August 2022, 17:07:59

So cute, i'm maybe in. Depends on the date of GB :p

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: HappyB0T on Wed, 03 August 2022, 23:56:16

Incredible looking board. - liking the style here.

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: NamesReed on Fri, 05 August 2022, 14:10:46

I’d love to try an ortho board and I love Alice layouts. This board is rad, GL with it!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: hlord2000 on Sat, 06 August 2022, 02:15:00

Very nice!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: Jho on Sat, 06 August 2022, 22:34:31

Very nice looking board, will watch for updates.

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear
Post by: jnthnrvs on Fri, 26 August 2022, 08:44:09

Wanted to finally jump in here and say that I spotted this over on Rxxxxt a couple weeks back--a little too late to jump on the IC form--but it's basically my ideal unibody board. I've been dying for a WKL design with ortho alphas. I like the Boardwalk, and have almost built one 1,000 times, but I just don't know that I can go back to something that requires my wrists to be that close together after years of split boards.

Anyway, all that to say.. I really really like what you're doing here, and I need one. The sooner, the better.

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: joedinkle on Sat, 17 September 2022, 13:21:28

Prototypes are in!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: controlpl4n3 on Sat, 17 September 2022, 21:34:31

Shut up and take my money.

I don't think you understand.... I must have this keyboard.

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: wtzll on Thu, 22 September 2022, 18:03:24

Yes!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: WHeisenberg on Sat, 24 September 2022, 08:59:35

Looks interesting. I am keen!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: synthtastic on Sat, 24 September 2022, 10:07:52

Any samples of that red??? This looks awesome.

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: joedinkle on Mon, 26 September 2022, 13:35:36

Quote from: synthtastic on Sat, 24 September 2022, 10:07:52

Any samples of that red??? This looks awesome.

I don't have Vixen in red, but it's going to be the same shade as the humble40 red, which came out magnificent. There's a link to it in the top post.

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: wtzll on Fri, 30 September 2022, 12:28:27

Any idea when the GB will start?

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: joedinkle on Sat, 01 October 2022, 16:18:55

Quote from: wtzll on Fri, 30 September 2022, 12:28:27

Any idea when the GB will start?

Work's been pretty wild lately. I think we're looking more like mid-November and less like late October. I need to make some minor tweaks to the interior of the weight, finalize colors, and we'll be ready to go!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: Nevrest on Sun, 02 October 2022, 07:02:23

Very interesting layout, I love it!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: PinkCynicism on Mon, 31 October 2022, 19:02:41

The prettiest 40 I've seen by far.

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: BigTuna94 on Sun, 27 November 2022, 10:11:23

I'm 100% in on this. Hopefully work settles down and we can get the GB going soon!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: otek on Wed, 14 December 2022, 08:25:00

Super interested, looks absolutely perfect! Wonder if they ship to EU...

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: wtzll on Fri, 23 December 2022, 13:29:28

Any updates on this?

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: midknght on Wed, 18 January 2023, 20:03:25

please release this so I can give you my money. I want this, I need this keyboard. ergo is life.

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: gothdoll on Fri, 20 January 2023, 13:51:36

IT LOOKS AMAZING AAAA

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Prototypes Received!
Post by: joedinkle on Tue, 30 May 2023, 08:26:34

Final IC to determine colors. PLEASE ONLY FILL OUT ONCE AND IF YOU PLAN TO BUY! (https://forms.gle/fwJ2ezdrW1Gt2gQh6)

More details on the current status in the top post!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - GB starts 1 September!
Post by: joedinkle on Mon, 14 August 2023, 20:00:04

Final samples are in! The group buy starts 1 September. Kits start at $295!

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - GB starts 1 September!
Post by: joedinkle on Tue, 22 August 2023, 19:24:07

I didn't get to post here pre-stream, but the wonderful kaysoV did a build stream of Vixen in Promise Ring. Take a look! (https://youtu.be/o4FV_QtUV2c)

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - GB starts 1 September!
Post by: juliday on Fri, 25 August 2023, 04:54:45

man this is too cute. following you right away

Title: Re: [IC] Vixen - An Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - GB starts 1 September!
Post by: joedinkle on Tue, 29 August 2023, 12:55:34

The group buy page is up! (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=121256.0)