Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 30 March 2020, 22:34:00
Design: bisoromi
PCB: hineykeyboards
Vendor: monokei
Renders: thesiscamper
Sale Format: GB (no limits)
GB date: Mid April
Price: See below
Specs:
- Seamless
- Gasket mount 60% (o-ring ala 356mini cuts)
- HHKB + Standard Layout
- USB C
- Custom feet ;)
- Alu / Poly plates (mebbe brass, we'll see)
Editions:
Standard (SGD 590):
- Silver top , red bottom
More
(https://i.imgur.com/YRILUV9.png)
- Silver top, navy blue bottom
More
(https://i.imgur.com/89uY68F.png)
SE (SGD 1200):
- Silver top, stainless steel (polished) bottom
Optional Extras:
- PCBs
- Plates
- Assembly Kit (linear switches + stabilizers pack)
Special thanks to the Keycult folks especially Zach for allowing us to use the No.2 rubber feet on the Kei, huge props to their input during our design process as well.
Discord: https://discord.gg/cbBZ3jj
Instagram: @monokei.co
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 30 March 2020, 22:35:03
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Post by: zakatak on Mon, 30 March 2020, 22:42:29
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Post by: KingOfMemes on Mon, 30 March 2020, 23:14:41
Post by: Aznattack on Mon, 30 March 2020, 23:26:56
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 30 March 2020, 23:29:58
interested, will there be normal 60% or WKL layout?
Probably HHKB + Standard 60%
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Post by: cdhoffmann on Mon, 30 March 2020, 23:56:10
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Post by: PikaJoyce on Tue, 31 March 2020, 01:27:31
Post by: prettydouchebag on Tue, 31 March 2020, 04:29:12
Will there be any limits to the stainless variant? Def interested in that one
Post by: ttom on Tue, 31 March 2020, 05:53:19
Post by: Snapple on Tue, 31 March 2020, 05:57:22
Post by: beamingrobot on Tue, 31 March 2020, 06:00:58
Stainless polished bottom AND seamless 👀👀👀
Will there be any limits to the stainless variant? Def interested in that one
No limit for Standard or SE :)
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Post by: dantambok on Tue, 31 March 2020, 07:40:16
Post by: self on Tue, 31 March 2020, 07:49:50
Any chance this will get WKL?
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Post by: Dakk1d on Tue, 31 March 2020, 08:09:39
If someone doesn't actually buy this keyboard I don't really know what they're doing with their life.
I dont like HHKB layout or 60%. Now what?
Post by: KingOfMemes on Tue, 31 March 2020, 08:13:11
What are you doing with your life?If someone doesn't actually buy this keyboard I don't really know what they're doing with their life.
I dont like HHKB layout or 60%. Now what?
Post by: Rafa_n on Tue, 31 March 2020, 08:13:50
Post by: Zeelobby on Tue, 31 March 2020, 08:50:19
Vendors? EU Proxy pretty please?
Doubt this will even head to vendors. Mostly likely just a GB through proxy.
Post by: Slash Emperor on Tue, 31 March 2020, 09:01:21
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Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 31 March 2020, 09:23:05
If someone doesn't actually buy this keyboard I don't really know what they're doing with their life.
I dont like HHKB layout or 60%. Now what?
x out of the tab
Post by: cdhoffmann on Tue, 31 March 2020, 10:58:16
Very interesting. If it is seamless, how does the different colored bottom work?Maybe like the Keycult no2?
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Post by: tex_live_utility on Tue, 31 March 2020, 11:55:36
Post by: Zeelobby on Tue, 31 March 2020, 12:14:41
Looks promising. I think after 00 I don't need yet another board in this style, but the community is really thirsty for these right now.Haha. In the same boat. Though I didn't get an HHKB 00.... Hmmm....
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Post by: beamingrobot on Wed, 01 April 2020, 03:49:48
(https://i.imgur.com/89uY68F.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/YRILUV9.png)
1. WKL:
That's not a layout we'll explore for now.
2. Polycarbonate case:
Poly cases tend to have really high failure rates. For example, when we were doing poly KFEs our failure rate due to warping etc was 1:3.
We might look at that material as case material in the future.
3. How does it all fit together?
(https://i.imgur.com/1V5905U.png)
Here's an exploded view - credit to biso who spent countless hours figuring out the whole screw situation.
4. Weights:
We've decided to go with an all aluminium construction for our first round, and as some of you have noticed weight is a factor when I pitched the idea to biso as I wanted a lighter travel keyboard that included modern design aesthetics and electronics.
If you'd prefer a heftier board, the SE should be up your alley as the entire bottom piece will be machined out of stainless steel.
5. The current economic situation:
Now I understand that this is not the best time for many of us to go around purchasing keyboards, so I'd like to take this chance to encourage those who might be planning to spend emergency / important funds on this board to hold off.
We will have more Kei rounds in the future though the colour choices might change, so please take care of yourselves out there.
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Post by: dantambok on Wed, 01 April 2020, 22:07:42
Interested
lol
Post by: Dafraz117 on Thu, 02 April 2020, 20:23:28
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Post by: pengoot02 on Thu, 02 April 2020, 22:48:16
Post by: Midori on Fri, 03 April 2020, 16:08:58
Interested
brother biso, you have ruined my life, i have been dreaming of this board for the past 3 nights....
Post by: pchoi on Sat, 04 April 2020, 00:00:52
Unfortunately, going to hold off with the hopes that you produce another round with a polycarb option.
Post by: markclemmons on Sat, 04 April 2020, 00:47:28
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Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 06 April 2020, 01:48:06
GB when ? :)
Aiming to start in the next 2-3 weeks.
GB period to last for about 4-5 days.
Post by: Zeelobby on Mon, 06 April 2020, 07:06:04
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Post by: lanyusea on Mon, 06 April 2020, 12:45:05
GB when ? :)
Aiming to start in the next 2-3 weeks.
GB period to last for about 4-5 days.
SE spot is also not limited, am I correct?
Post by: nettoxx7 on Mon, 06 April 2020, 12:51:55
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Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 06 April 2020, 17:57:21
Man. I'd love that special edition stainless steel bottom. But 800 USD + seems steep.
Unfortunately since the entire bottom is machined out of SS our cost is extremely high :/
GB when ? :)
Aiming to start in the next 2-3 weeks.
GB period to last for about 4-5 days.
SE spot is also not limited, am I correct?
Yup, unlimited for both editions.
Post by: Zeelobby on Mon, 06 April 2020, 22:27:09
Post by: lanyusea on Mon, 06 April 2020, 22:38:35
Man. I'd love that special edition stainless steel bottom. But 800 USD + seems steep.
Unfortunately since the entire bottom is machined out of SS our cost is extremely high :/GB when ? :)
Aiming to start in the next 2-3 weeks.
GB period to last for about 4-5 days.
SE spot is also not limited, am I correct?
Yup, unlimited for both editions.
cool :thumb: looking forward to the gb
Post by: KingOfMemes on Mon, 06 April 2020, 22:44:55
Man. I'd love that special edition stainless steel bottom. But 800 USD + seems steep.
There goes my tax refund lol
Post by: jauny on Mon, 06 April 2020, 23:23:12
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 06 April 2020, 23:45:24
looks beautiful! Are the bottoms visible at all when normally standing on a desk, or not?
I would say no.
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Post by: packman86 on Tue, 07 April 2020, 14:17:05
Is it possible to join the gb if I am located in europe? and may I ask what are the payment options since I don't have a credit card :o have to say that se version looks stunning!
You should ask Beaming if he would be able to setup some sort of payment plan for you. Maybe 0% interest for ~12-24 months?
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Post by: beamingrobot on Tue, 07 April 2020, 18:40:58
Is it possible to join the gb if I am located in europe? and may I ask what are the payment options since I don't have a credit card :o have to say that se version looks stunning!
We'll ship via DHL Express as we have a shipper's account with them so you should be good.
I'm pretty sure Shopify Payments supports debit card as well, we're unable to support PayPal as their terms and conditions do not allow for GBs.
Post by: jurisitum on Thu, 09 April 2020, 07:30:59
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Post by: beamingrobot on Thu, 09 April 2020, 21:36:42
What is the targeted fulfillment date?
We hope to have it out by July/August if the situation improves, it highly depends on the number of units we have in the GB as well. As always if you're in Singapore I suppose you'll get yours before everyone else given proximity etc.
Ne more renders avail?
A certain keyset designer is rendering his/her set on the Kei, I'll post once I have them :)
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Post by: jurisitum on Thu, 23 April 2020, 11:55:45
Post by: beamingrobot on Thu, 23 April 2020, 18:51:09
When are we expecting GB to start?
I'm updating the OP this week, stay tuned we're just finalising a few things.
im in! so whats the meaning of [Kei 軽] ?
I'll have a blog post on the site soon with product details and a bit of a background on the meaning of Kei.
Post by: OscarPapa on Fri, 24 April 2020, 02:07:52
(Edit) Apparently it is 6 degrees.
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Post by: Dafraz117 on Mon, 27 April 2020, 17:20:52
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Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 27 April 2020, 19:33:38
Will red and blue plates be sold as extras?
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I'll consider this suggestion.
For those who've been waiting patiently, the prototype should be with me in the next 10 days if there are no further delays.
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 04 May 2020, 21:54:21
(https://i.imgur.com/o2wJism.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nbiBX64.jpg)
Some very quick snap of the protos before I send it off to someone else to take more photos.
A note:
These were ordered Dec 2019 so there've been a few changes since such as the location of the feet, logo placement etc. Expect those changes to look more like the renders we've shown.
Also, our SS proto still has some minor pitting issues so I might have to limit SE orders to ensure quality. I'll release more info soon.
GB in the next week or 2.
Post by: jurisitum on Mon, 04 May 2020, 21:56:15
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 04 May 2020, 22:01:58
How is the weight like for both editions?
Standard (all alu): 1kg before switches and PCB
SE (alu + ss): 2.1kg before switches and PCB
Post by: Dafraz117 on Tue, 05 May 2020, 05:16:02
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Post by: Dafraz117 on Tue, 05 May 2020, 05:18:36
Can we see a photo like an over the shoulder shot like in typing videos? So we can see the top and the side at the same time? Looks stunning btw :)Whoops. Just reread and saw you are sending it to someone to take photos. I’ll wait my b. :)
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Post by: kchlam on Sun, 10 May 2020, 21:41:55
Post by: beamingrobot on Sun, 10 May 2020, 21:55:40
More info here: https://monokei.co/blogs/news/kei-may-2020-release
Regarding typing tests, waiting for hiney to receive his PCBs :)
Post by: kchlam on Sun, 10 May 2020, 21:59:01
GB link has been posted, waiting for approval: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106312.msg2902340#msg2902340
More info here: https://monokei.co/blogs/news/kei-may-2020-release
Regarding typing tests, waiting for hiney to receive his PCBs :)
Will the typing test be up before the gb ends? I saw somewhere that this will only be open for 4-5 days? This is giving huge 356mini vibes, I know that was your intention, but this is done very tastefully :)
Post by: beamingrobot on Sun, 10 May 2020, 22:07:15
GB link has been posted, waiting for approval: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106312.msg2902340#msg2902340
More info here: https://monokei.co/blogs/news/kei-may-2020-release
Regarding typing tests, waiting for hiney to receive his PCBs :)
Will the typing test be up before the gb ends? I saw somewhere that this will only be open for 4-5 days? This is giving huge 356mini vibes, I know that was your intention, but this is done very tastefully :)
That's the plan, it's open till 17th but we'll see what we can wrangle out before it closes.
Post by: Solotov on Sun, 10 May 2020, 22:29:38
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Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 11 May 2020, 00:46:34
Will the half plate poly cause switch to hit the bottom case when typing? I heard this issue from some Polaris users.
It shouldn't, there is enough space since we use a daughterboard.
Just two quick questions. In one of the closer photos showing plate in the case, the left side looks bent upwards. Is that normal? And will the PCB have flex cuts and if so with the half plate, will the case have room to flex and not bottom out?
Right, as in the photos there isn't a PCB so it's kinda propped up. There are flex cuts on PCB.
Post by: Zeelobby on Mon, 11 May 2020, 00:55:12
Awesome. Def interest. Guaranteed in if we can see/hear it in action before GB closes!Will the half plate poly cause switch to hit the bottom case when typing? I heard this issue from some Polaris users.
It shouldn't, there is enough space since we use a daughterboard.Just two quick questions. In one of the closer photos showing plate in the case, the left side looks bent upwards. Is that normal? And will the PCB have flex cuts and if so with the half plate, will the case have room to flex and not bottom out?
Right, as in the photos there isn't a PCB so it's kinda propped up. There are flex cuts on PCB.
Post by: bukowski on Mon, 11 May 2020, 10:52:44
Edit: It says Late Q3 on the Website
Post by: beamingrobot on Tue, 12 May 2020, 19:51:44
Post your questions / comments: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106312.0