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Title: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - GB this weekend Aug 15th
Post by: made in China on Tue, 06 July 2021, 05:39:56
THERA 75

(https://i.imgur.com/DtR9U3K.jpg)

Hello Geekhack,

    This is our third Groupbuy of Createkeebs, called Thera75 based on the Island of Thera. This board is different as it is Plateless and Gasket Mounted, but also has leaf spring cuts on the PCB. This board is trying to achieve amazing typing experience at great value. A current price of $260 USD for one full kit, making it a great budget high end board.

VENDORS
Worldwide: eschit.com
Japan: Yushakobo

If you are interested please make sure to fill out the IC Form (https://forms.gle/YiHJuDHvKQN8pKfc9)


(https://i.imgur.com/ODWa0Oh.png)

Basic information:
Case Angle: 6.5
Materials: Aluminium & stainless steel (PVD coated steel/Ti as standard)
Colours: Anodised blue & E-white & E-black & Polycarb for the main chassis
Mounting method: Plateless Gasketed pcb leaf spring   
Case Screw-in style: Screwless
PCB:1.6mm 2layer black (non-hotswap) configurable with QMK/VIA

(https://i.imgur.com/5cqndpi.png)

 Typing test  (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1114508999?t=4358s)

Layout options:
(https://i.imgur.com/QvskP0u.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/2OXXGkB.png)

Color options:
(https://i.imgur.com/xpT4bFN.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/mOwaZG8.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ea2fAm2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jDRUOu3.jpg)


Pricing:
1x Board kit price $260 USD
1x Extra PCB price $30 USD
1x PVD Coated Stainless Steel Weight upgrade price $30 USD
1x extra standard Stainless Steel Weight price $80 USD
1x extra PVD Coated Stainless Steel Weight price $110 USD
1x Extra Badge price $40 USD
1x Extra PE Gaskets/Case/PCB price $12 USD (will include all three)
1x Shipping $55 USD

Board kit:
1x Board
1x PCB
1x M2 and M2.5 hex screws
1x Case foam
1x PE PCB foam
1x Plate-like Foam
1x Titanium Badge
1x Standard Stainless Steel Weight
1x Badge ring
1x Gaskets
1x rubber bumpons

STATUS
Starting AUG 15th - 30th

Structure
  (1)Plateless pcb leaf-spring, (2) 3 direction gaskets Wrap around plate, (3)screwless, (4)replaceable insignia made of titanium alloy.

(https://i.imgur.com/n1b4M0B.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/HNpCQzL.png)(https://i.imgur.com/XwqtoaC.jpg)

Photos
(https://i.imgur.com/0igfzIR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EYUfz69.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/OyYuAab.jpg)(http://[img]https://i.imgur.com/HOQESLI.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/XBFePkV.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/0D2u5bO.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/MPzeSly.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8z34jq6.jpg)

Packaging
(https://i.imgur.com/aRCVObF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UePKEUx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xEvrBi3.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/lvh3diu.jpg)



Extra Renders:
More
(https://i.imgur.com/CzJrZbE.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/i6uI3bP.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/GdEZmEp.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/qQAmsBo.jpg)

Huge thanks to Alexotos for the photo in the header and the review if you wanna check out more of his content visit his site (https://www.alexotos.com/).

update history:2021.07.06 ic publish.
                      2021.07.07 add layout and pcb pic
                      2021.7.29 update protype pics
                      2021.8.08 update price
For quick responses，pls join：Discord (https://discord.gg/QPNamZwHUV)
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: ee on Tue, 06 July 2021, 06:02:16
Reserved.
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: Bl4ck on Tue, 06 July 2021, 06:12:41
What are these vertical meme cuts?
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Tue, 06 July 2021, 06:40:17
First I dont know what that ting in the top right corner is if I had to guess it's probably not a knob since the info is missing.
Second I never build a plateless board so soundtest would be great.
Third pricing is looking good so far. I would consider buying this depending on the prototypes and further updates.

GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: Alejo1707 on Tue, 06 July 2021, 07:28:37
Quote from: Keeblet_257 on Tue, 06 July 2021, 06:40:17
First I dont know what that ting in the top right corner is if I had to guess it's probably not a knob since the info is missing.
Second I never build a plateless board so soundtest would be great.
Third pricing is looking good so far. I would consider buying this depending on the prototypes and further updates.

GLWIC
That's an accent, and a nice looking one.

I would like to have a sound test as well.

Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: made in China on Tue, 06 July 2021, 07:43:21
Quote from: Bl4ck on Tue, 06 July 2021, 06:12:41
What are these vertical meme cuts?
flex cuts
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: stewfayew on Tue, 06 July 2021, 11:05:47
I like the price considering the materials used. The badge looks great to me.

What is the theme of the imagery? The building on the back reminds me of a mosque or something.

The cuts are interesting, maybe it will result in soft and bouncy feeling. But I worry it might hit the bottom of the case?

I'm probably a minority on this but consider split backspace please  :)
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: derickho on Tue, 06 July 2021, 11:49:06
Loving the:
- Spread out clusters
- Offered colours
- Plateless design
- Weight
- Price

Suggestion to change:
- Not liking the badge design, but if you were to insist on a badge, i'd like a 4cm-ish lighthouse design that can shine light onto the keyboard caps and surrounding(mouse area) for people who like to type in the dark. I think that would be super duper cool, don't think we've seen something like that. You can of course come out with other tall 3D model options for the badge area.
- The badge could be replaced with a knob? or round OLED screen

Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: gasp on Tue, 06 July 2021, 11:58:03
Stabs? I don't see any cutouts on the pcb. The cuts on the tabs don't make sense, and the spacebar relief cut doesn't either. I'm very confused.
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: te-ce on Tue, 06 July 2021, 12:08:49
what does plateless leaf spring achieve?
a more springy bouncy feel than gasket mounting?
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: Nuclear Nachos on Tue, 06 July 2021, 12:25:33
ne stabilizer holes avail
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: Bl4ck on Tue, 06 July 2021, 12:38:14
Quote from: gasp on Tue, 06 July 2021, 11:58:03
Stabs? I don't see any cutouts on the pcb. The cuts on the tabs don't make sense, and the spacebar relief cut doesn't either. I'm very confused.

actually didn't see that, was more worried about the vertical meme cuts on the tabs
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: Havattack on Tue, 06 July 2021, 13:36:22
I am not entirely convinced that those leaf springs are designed properly. Those  "<" cuts seem kind of pointless.
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: yuutsu on Tue, 06 July 2021, 14:18:00
No hate here, but if you are going to put flex cuts on your PCB like that, the space bar should be included, you just turned the entire bottom row into a hard point like that.
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: rondg on Tue, 06 July 2021, 17:41:58
Quote from: yuutsu on Tue, 06 July 2021, 14:18:00
No hate here, but if you are going to put flex cuts on your PCB like that, the space bar should be included, you just turned the entire bottom row into a hard point like that.

Isn't there a flex cut for the spacebar? That round cut at the bottom or am I missing something?
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: EnlargedCrouton on Tue, 06 July 2021, 18:36:56
looks cool, love the badge, price, and look of the board, but the details (plate mostly) needs some work
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: IMZO on Tue, 06 July 2021, 18:44:21
Plate needs some work, aswell as the render on the pcb doesnt show stab cutouts.
Certainly interesting for 250$
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: made in China on Tue, 06 July 2021, 19:47:11
Quote from: stewfayew on Tue, 06 July 2021, 11:05:47
I like the price considering the materials used. The badge looks great to me.

What is the theme of the imagery? The building on the back reminds me of a mosque or something.

The cuts are interesting, maybe it will result in soft and bouncy feeling. But I worry it might hit the bottom of the case?

I'm probably a minority on this but consider split backspace please  :)
We're going to add the split space option, old buddy
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: made in China on Tue, 06 July 2021, 19:49:19
Quote from: gasp on Tue, 06 July 2021, 11:58:03
Stabs? I don't see any cutouts on the pcb. The cuts on the tabs don't make sense, and the spacebar relief cut doesn't either. I'm very confused.
Sorry, because we won't drawing the PCB, we just build a simple PCB model, but actually there will be stab cut in the PCB
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: SwirlCables on Sat, 10 July 2021, 01:00:46
love the inspiration!  :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: Jefff on Sat, 10 July 2021, 17:01:26
Quote from: made in China on Tue, 06 July 2021, 07:43:21
Quote from: Bl4ck on Tue, 06 July 2021, 06:12:41
What are these vertical meme cuts?
flex cuts

Pretty sure those don't actually add any significant amount of flex.
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs
Post by: Totoro on Tue, 13 July 2021, 03:54:27
Quote from: Jefff on Sat, 10 July 2021, 17:01:26
Quote from: made in China on Tue, 06 July 2021, 07:43:21
Quote from: Bl4ck on Tue, 06 July 2021, 06:12:41
What are these vertical meme cuts?
flex cuts

Pretty sure those don't actually add any significant amount of flex.
I do not think so
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - protos photos here!!!
Post by: made in China on Wed, 04 August 2021, 10:40:43
Protos are added and added an IC form!
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - protos photos here!!!
Post by: ottagerreip on Thu, 05 August 2021, 03:19:28
The PCB will support ISO right ? Because the proto's PCB seems to be only ANSI...
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - protos photos here!!!
Post by: made in China on Thu, 05 August 2021, 08:27:02
Quote from: ottagerreip on Thu, 05 August 2021, 03:19:28
The PCB will support ISO right ? Because the proto's PCB seems to be only ANSI...
Pls Ref layout pics
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - protos photos here!!!
Post by: FamilyJoule924 on Thu, 05 August 2021, 08:31:49
very sad there is no led support
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - protos photos here!!!
Post by: made in China on Thu, 05 August 2021, 08:36:46
Quote from: FamilyJoule924 on Thu, 05 August 2021, 08:31:49
very sad there is no led support
Unless the norceface PCB is made, the LED light will have little effect, CapsLock's LED will have.
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - protos photos here!!!
Post by: made in China on Thu, 05 August 2021, 08:38:53
Quote from: made in China on Thu, 05 August 2021, 08:36:46
Quote from: FamilyJoule924 on Thu, 05 August 2021, 08:31:49
very sad there is no led support
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - protos and pricing
Post by: made in China on Sat, 07 August 2021, 21:18:30
Pricing updated
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - protos/priced updated
Post by: badswimmeriam on Tue, 10 August 2021, 21:02:04
design looks pretty nice and the concept flex on pcb is neat, i already have a plateless build and flex from a pcb is more prominent than any flex which can be achieved with any plate at the moment. would love to see this go through with great pricing. most concerning part will be the QC, fitment and anode/coat quality. everything else looks great, would be nice to add some engraving on the bottom weight plate like some stars or clouds or sun something as it looks a bit too plain. would love if we the badge files were released, thinking of a marble badge would look nice on this as well.

just my 2 cents, without it its still a good buy and good concept. excited for this and best of luck.
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - GB this weekend Aug 15th
Post by: made in China on Fri, 13 August 2021, 00:08:02
Last chance to watch a live build before GB this Saturday on MechMerlin’s twitch
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - GB this weekend Aug 15th
Post by: deviant324 on Fri, 13 August 2021, 02:59:56
Seeing a bunch of different colors for the badge, how will that work in the GB?
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - GB this weekend Aug 15th
Post by: ttttug on Fri, 13 August 2021, 04:56:59
Would have jumped on this instantly if it hadn't been for the inconsistent gap size surrounding the badge, aswell as between the right-most column and the function row. A more muted badge would've been really nice aswell.
Still may jump on this, really greagood value proposition, and it's definitely a great sounding board.
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - GB this weekend Aug 15th
Post by: Daniel on Sun, 15 August 2021, 14:31:26
How much does it weigh?
Also are there any better photos or renders of the blue case? Thanks.
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - GB this weekend Aug 15th
Post by: tonnu on Mon, 16 August 2021, 07:26:16
will there be matching ring colors for the other color badges or are there only the blue rings?
Title: Re: [IC] Thera – 75% plateless keyboard by Createkeebs - GB this weekend Aug 15th
Post by: hzh0525 on Wed, 12 April 2023, 10:10:09
I just want to collect the vivid badge, haha~~