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[IC] ZEUS Wireless TKL - New Badge and Deskmat Collab!
« on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:43:29 »
Welcome

Jupiter's Eye Deskmat collab from Jae (keyed)

Zeus TKL in ALU 6063 with a two-tone gold/green on a KEEBMAT shown

Introducing the mighty ZEUS TKL and ZEUSPAD (numpad) (All options subject to change..)
Zeus TKL is an original, 1%, latest generation Pearlboards board, culminating from years of research and development, prototyping and custom board making.
Accompanying the Zeus is the Zeuspad (numpad) which has the same physical profile as the TKL.
The expected sale date for this board is minimum 4 months from now, and the prices are high.
The best way to stay updated is through my #zeus-tkl channel Discord


Lore
Zeus is the sky god in ancient Greek mythology, who rules as king of the gods of Mount Olympus. As my keyboards are Greek themed, and TKL is the largest form factor I will make, AND Zeus is wireless, the name was appropriate. This TKL is packed with very cool and unique features, and will rule my lineup for years to come.


About me
Florida based mech enthusiast and bespoke PCB/Keyboard designer/maker. I've been around since 2017 and have designed quite a few mech products in the past and hosted a few GB's as well. Currently, I have 3 exciting new projects in the making (Atlas 65 BY PEARLBOARDS, Pearl 40 R2 and Zeus) which all share similar wireless and QMK capabilities, and you can check out on my website. The Pearlboards lineup is slowly growing, and I can't wait for you to be a part of the family<3


Friendly Disclaimers
This board plans to be sold in a traditional Group Buy manner which experiences year long wait times and unexpected complications. Following that statement, any and all parts may be limited and not in stock post fulfillment.
For the Bluetooth PCBs running ZMK firmware, please note that ZMK is complicated and fully in-development right now. Many features are not yet fully supported.



Main TKL Features
8.4 degree typing angle
Top burger mounted via 8 screws with silicone O-rings
Two PCB options (wired/wireless Bluetooth 5.0 ZMK or QMK+VIA)
Internally housed audio speaker
Dual USB-A 2.0 passthroughs with a built in DAC + 3.5mm audio jack for your fancy IEMs to plug into
Rear left mounted rotary encoder
Multiple case options (WKL, WK) and multiple key layouts (ANSI, ISO, TSANGAN)
Custom Pearlboards branded silicone feet which cover the 6 gold case screws
Custom carrying case and a custom shipping box


Dual USB Hub with Audio jack Shown
Badge, 10U Spacebar and Cadlab CNC Kooba ESC Artisan shown
RGB Winglets and Rotary Encoder shown


TKL Wireless PCB Options
ZMK Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 with RGB
Solder or Hotswap
Triple Indicators (Battery On, Charge Status, Charge Done)
5hr Battery Life on 150mah (smallest battery you can buy)


Bluetooth PCB mounted with 3.7V Lipo Battery shown
Funny wireless typing test


TKL Non-Wireless QMK PCB Options
QMK + VIA with RGB
Solder or Hotswap
Triple Indicators (Caps, Num, Scroll Lock)
Haptic Feedback via Eccentric Rotating Motor
Top facing Piezo Buzzer


Pink QMK PCB with Haptic Feedback motor shown



MAIN Numpad Features
Gasket mounted
OLED Screen
Top right rotary encoder
Custom Pearlboards branded silicone feet


Zeuspad with BroBots in two-tone gold/dark blue in different angles shown
Bottom and OLED screen shown


Numpad PCB Options
QMK + VIA with RGB
Solder or Hotswap
Top facing Piezo Buzzer
Bluetooth PCB will be considered.

Red QMK PCB shown



Case Options (for both)
Dual-tone or single-tone color options
Anodized or e-coated aluminum 6063
Dyed Polycarbonate
PVD Polished Stainless Steel accents only
PCB performance foam to suppress echo
Case foam to suppress echo further


Plate Options (for both)
Carbon Fiber
Anodized Aluminum
Brass
Stainless Steel
Pom
FR-4
Polycarbonate
Copper
Titanium



Exploded views
Look around of the boards
Piezo Speaker and Haptic Feedback

Here's what raving critics have said about the Zeus TKL




Sale Format, Colors, Date and Pricing
FCFS limited amounts
Pricing TBD ($$$$) and aiming for 2022
Decent amount of color options. Refer to Pandoras GB for a list of colors available


Vendors
Me, shipping worldwide as I have always done - Pearlboards


Collaborations
Deskmat collab with Jay (keyed) - Jae#4552


I would love for you to collaborate with me, please contact me on Discord - Koobaczech#2471


Things that will NOT change
Proxy sellers/vendors
Numbered weights
MATIAS or Plate Mounted Cherry Stabilizer support


FAQ (Frequently asked questions) and info
Common
What does the 1% mean? Pearlboards keyboards are very limited, sold years apart and offered with unseen amounts of options and features. The 1% mentality is not at all being about the best/elite/most expensive/rarest/most popular. It's simply the truth that because of unique design, time, availability and price, not everyone will want/own one of these mechs, and the few who do are the without a doubt the 1% of demographics within this huge community
You mentioned an Atlas65 board, but is already an Atlas65 and Atlas keyboard? The original Atlas name was changed to "ATLAS65" by request of NASP (Ortho Atlas designer). "Atlas65" was conceived both in design and in renders AND shared before the Pantheon Labs Atlas65. I am sure there will be no issues distinguishing them as I am branding it as "Atlas65 By Pearlboards"
How do we purchase a ZEUSPAD numpad? It will be ran with the Zeus TKL, and you can purchase it by itself
Which PCB is standard with a purchase? QMK solder PCB is the standard. The QMK hotswap, BT solder and BT hotswap will be extra
Will I be able to choose single case colors during the GB? Yes, that is standard. Two-tone options will be reserved for Special Editions
How long does the smallest 150mah batter last on the Zeus TKL? 5 hours
How does the DAC and audio jack work? When you plug Zeus into a computer, it will recognize the DAC as an audio device. You can then set that as your audio output
How does the internal audio speaker work? In your audio settings, set your DAC as your audio output. Both the speaker and the audio jack will output audio as the speaker piggy backs off the DAC
ZMK
What is ZMK? The firmware equivalent to QMK, used for the wireless Bluetooth PCBs - ZMK
How do you flash ZMK? Similarly to QMK, you build the firmware, double tap the physical reset button and flash with a pc
How does ZMK work? Similar to QMK, except you can pair and switch between many devices while wired or unwired
Does ZMK work without a battery? Yes, you never have to use it wirelessly or unwired if you don't want to. Just leave the battery out or turn it off
How is the wireless performance/latency? Excellent, no issues seen on my end
Should I pick a ZMK or QMK PCB? Both are amazing gifts to the keyboard world and it all depends on your lifestyle
QMK
What is Haptic Feedback? A tiny QMK configurable circular motor you solder onto the PCB that vibrates to provide rumble when typing
What is a Piezo Speaker? A tiny QMK configurable device soldered on the PCB that produces audible beeps and can play 8-bit tunes
What can I do with the rear Rotary Encoder? It has 3 (push, rotate clockwise and counterclockwise) programmable functions which can be mapped to any keycodes
What can I do with the OLED Screen? It comes pre-flashed, but can also program that one with QMK or ZMK if you dive into the code
Other
Where do I find a 10U spacebar and stabs? On my website, or you can harvest it off a vintage board


Special Thanks
Grimm#8447 - Tons of support, putting me in contact with the right people, and making the 10U spacebars
CadLab CNC#3289 - Lots of support, especially refinishing Titanium plates
e11i0t23#7272 - Starting me off in wireless design
Quark#0009 - Taking it all the way through to finish wireless design
Rinh#2317 - Massive help with ZMK
petejohanson#6188 - Massive help with ZMK
J么cki#5293 - Came up with the numpad concept
vheissu#0001 - Signature design
Mechs and Co Team - Constant support
SpikedSynapse#0871 - Packaging design
Keebs#0001 - Many keebmats


Contact
Discord - Koobaczech#0001
Email - pearlboards@gmail.com
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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:44:40 »
Updates
9/15/21 - Revision 2 Prototypes ordered for Zeus TKL with new badge
9/21/21 - Zeus IC is live (thank you for all the support)
10/6/21 - Deskmat collab announced, new PCB's arrived and working, and proto sent out to KatanakajiKeys for building on stream
« Last Edit: Wed, 06 October 2021, 14:17:51 by Koobaczech »

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:47:41 »
All hail the mighty ZEUS!

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« Reply #3 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:47:54 »
Reserved, I love that Numpad so much. GLWIC  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:47:57 »
Glad to see the progress on this one!

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:48:19 »
Zeus never gives you up

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« Reply #6 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:49:19 »
Great to see this in the wild. Numpad and wireless are very nice extras, for a great looking board. Good luck!

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« Reply #7 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:50:42 »
That blue is sexy AF, Reserved.

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:52:25 »
The numpad, freaking love it, reserved, just take my money

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:53:42 »
The numpad is so good. Reserved :thumb:

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[IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:54:55 »
This is wild. Headphone jack? Haptic feedback?? 10u?!!

All around ambitious project — I’m here for it (not so much that logo blocker though )
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« Reply #11 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:58:26 »
Yeah totally in and I won't let this one fall through!
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« Reply #12 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 14:58:40 »
My pp hard. I love the board, will sell my roommate to buy this. Also, thanks for including my comment on manu's pp being smol. Someday imma crack his skull.

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #13 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:00:11 »
Numpad looks good. Logo on keyboard is a deal breaker for me.

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #14 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:01:17 »
well this is cool! awesome work with all the extra stuff as well, like the DAC, haptic feedback, etc etc.  --- also, nice artisan collection! sheesh!
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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #15 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:02:13 »
headphone jack is something else

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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:02:35 »
Yes, all the features, gib!
Will the Zeus Pad be compatible with the 10u spacebar?

GLWIC

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« Reply #17 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:05:12 »
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« Reply #18 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:12:59 »
Wow what, now I want to listen to music through headphones through keyboard
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« Reply #19 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:17:47 »
SO SICK! Well done!!!

top tier numpads are undeniable

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« Reply #20 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:18:13 »
Reserved, I love that dual tone numpad! ;D

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« Reply #21 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:21:45 »
I’ll trade you 50 Instagram followers for a prototype unit.

I’ll take my answer off the air. Thanks.

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« Reply #22 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:32:50 »
Good day @Koobaczech,
Nice looking MKB, too bad I only 40s. Messaged you, respond when you can.

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« Reply #23 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 15:35:20 »
Happy to help with the Numpad, i'm so excited

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #24 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 16:22:44 »
Thank you all for all the great reception!! Apes stronk together! And hell yea the Zeuspad will have 10u support. Also treeleaf64 what the heck lol? This man in the matrix :p

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« Reply #25 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 16:33:28 »
Thank you all for all the great reception!! Apes stronk together! And hell yea the Zeuspad will have 10u support. Also treeleaf64 what the heck lol? This man in the matrix :p
Could you upload a picture of the numpad connected to the board

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #26 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 16:40:50 »
Here you are sir Jacki


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« Reply #27 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 16:42:28 »
Beautiful! I'm in
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« Reply #28 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 17:09:05 »
Yes.  :eek:

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« Reply #29 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 17:51:43 »
My god so many insane features, that pcb must be packed LOL, good job! ZEUS looks awesome

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« Reply #30 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 19:49:33 »
MY BODY IS READY KOOB

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #31 on: Tue, 21 September 2021, 20:09:17 »
Definitely one of the more unique boards I've seen in IC recently. Just to confirm- are the ano colour options you mentioned limited to the gold and green shown in the proto photos? And will there be alternate knob options for the rotary encoder on the numpad? Either way, this looks good!! GLWIC

Edit: I just saw the note on colours, nevermind. It might be worth putting that somewhere more visible, or it might just be a me problem haha
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« Reply #32 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 01:43:11 »
Wild features!  :eek:

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« Reply #33 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 02:31:37 »
Damn THIS is what endgame is supposed to be

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« Reply #34 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 02:56:05 »
wish the logo was smaller  ;D

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« Reply #35 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 09:16:42 »
An amazing board with such awesome features is completely ruined by that Zeus logo...

That logo is completely unnecessary and does the design a great disservice.

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« Reply #36 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 11:32:29 »
It looks great, except the Zeus logo is too big and sticks out like a sore thumb. Actually tacky. Just an observation.

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« Reply #37 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 17:40:36 »
thank olympus you included 10u
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« Reply #38 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 19:21:17 »
I wish the Zeus Badge was bigger.

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« Reply #39 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 20:12:16 »
Can you make the whole keyboard a Zeuss badge? I don’t really like keyboards. But I do like badges. Thanks!

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« Reply #40 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 21:58:18 »
He shoots he scores! You really do design keyboards as careful and elegant as you handle your friends, money, the ladies, and a tennis racket!

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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #41 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 21:58:52 »
You guys got me cracking up lmao xD

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« Reply #42 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 22:21:24 »
You guys got me cracking up lmao xD
Things that will NOT change
The top right Zeus case logo.
People: ''Anyway can you change some stuff on the logo''

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« Reply #43 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 23:17:44 »
You guys got me cracking up lmao xD

I assume this is as a yes on the bigger logo.
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« Reply #44 on: Wed, 22 September 2021, 23:23:40 »
Can you make the whole keyboard a Zeuss badge? I don’t really like keyboards. But I do like badges. Thanks!

This man gets it!

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« Reply #45 on: Thu, 23 September 2021, 00:15:57 »
Really like this board a bit curious about the plate design and all those cuts on it. Originally thought they were flex cuts which they may be, but I also noticed the pcb doesn’t have flex cuts. I am no engineer nor do i know the goals you were trying to achieve with the design would love to hear what is the main goal.

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« Reply #46 on: Thu, 23 September 2021, 03:45:15 »
Some videos of board from his Instagram
« Last Edit: Thu, 23 September 2021, 05:40:10 by Jacki »

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« Reply #47 on: Thu, 23 September 2021, 06:30:57 »
You are a damned mad man Kooba...

...allow me to fund your continual mad experiments.

ps. any chance at alps support (specifically on the kb) ?  ;D
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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #48 on: Thu, 23 September 2021, 10:17:38 »
Hellkite and chuletas  lmao! ;D

Really like this board a bit curious about the plate design and all those cuts on it. Originally thought they were flex cuts which they may be, but I also noticed the pcb doesn’t have flex cuts. I am no engineer nor do i know the goals you were trying to achieve with the design would love to hear what is the main goal.
Hey Swishy! Thanks for asking sir. The plate cuts alone do provide a good measure of relief/flex, and the revision 2 PCBs are being expanded to have minimal flex cuts as well. I have been daily driving the prototype you see in this IC for a month now, getting to understand the sound and feel of it. My testing led me to order a second round of revisions for both the PCB and Case/Plate with a slight tweak to add more flex. Compared with a traditional TKL which has no relief cuts and no burger mounting, Zeus is a joy to type on, and if you want to, that solid configuration can be setup as well. I have not forgotten about the little details, and here is a produced revision 2 wireless PCB with some flex cuts.
As for the MAIN goal, that is just to have an awesome TKL that I can be proud of presenting to the community.




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Re: [IC] ZEUS TKL - Wireless - Internal Speaker - Dual USB - DAC - Encoder
« Reply #49 on: Thu, 23 September 2021, 11:08:48 »
Audio jack! Noiceeee!