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Haven60 by Garner
Unique & Customizable
Designed to be compatible with standard 60% PCB's with USB-C located at the top left corner.
Split shift, split space or split backspace? ANSI or ISO? Arrow keys or HHKB? It's all possible.
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GB LIVE FROM FEB 10th TO MARCH 11th!
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Join us on Discord or Instagram to receive news and dicuss the project.
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Supported Layouts
PCB plate will be available in aluminum, brass and polycarbonate.
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Revamped Top Mount Concept
This mounting system provides a combination of gasket mount and top mount.
The idea is that the cylindrical rubber gaskets will allow the board's flex to be adjustable (https://imgur.com/a/kNVWkB5).
More details and showcase further below.
(https://i.imgur.com/zyABa3D.gif)
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Group buy info
This keyboard is sold without PCB and comes with a plate that supports a wide range of layouts for maximum customizability.
Make sure your PCB supports the listed layouts above and have USB-C placed at the top left corner (the GH60/dz60/pok3r standard).
I have compiled a list of compatible PCBs further below, (and I'm sure there are more).
There is also a matching custom wrist rest to be offered as well as a carrying case with cutout for both the keyboard and the wrist rest!
Vendors
US: Mechs & Co. (https://mechsandco.com/) - 95 units
EU: CandyKeys (https://candykeys.com/) - 50 units
CA: Desk[H]ero (https://www.deskhero.ca/) - 50 units
ASIA: Zion Studios (https://zionstudios.ph/) - 50 units
GB goes live on Thursday February 10th, FCFS.
Pricing
Base kit: $310 USD
Includes full keyboard kit with WK or HHKB top, gaskets, fasteners, aluminum plate and case foam.
Options:
PCB Foam | +$25 USD |
Brass Plate | +$30 USD |
PC Plate | +$35 USD |
Carrying case (https://imgur.com/a/zWJNXmM) | +$40 USD |
Matching Wrist rest (https://imgur.com/a/vh45Xw4) | +$80 USD |
Extras / Additionals:
Extra Aluminum plate | +$25 USD |
Extra Brass plate | +$40 USD |
Extra PC plate | +$45 USD |
MOQ
Keyboard: 100 units
Wrist rest: 40 units
Carrying case: 25 units
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Technical information
Keyboard Size: | 60% |
Case angle: | 6° |
Weight: | ~1.8kg unbuilt (4lbs) |
Front Height: | ~20mm (0.78") |
Case Material: | Anodized aluminum |
PCB Plate Material: | Aluminum, brass and polycarbonate |
Gasket material: | EPDM (high quality closed cell rubber) |
Wrist rest material: | Anodized aluminum with clear polished polycarbonate |
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Timeline
Final dispatch is expected 4-6 months after GB has ended.
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Available Finishes
Featured with the optional wrist rest.
The pictures below are only renders, for accurate colors, please see the prototype photos further below.
The single color finishes are the same colors as the bottom of the two-colored versions.
Ocean Blue
(https://i.imgur.com/BU5FnS2.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/b474T1j.jpg)
Earth Brown
(https://i.imgur.com/aVyfC01.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7POq4Qz.jpg)
Stone Grey
(https://i.imgur.com/Or2AEcP.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/aYWHTC4.jpg)
Marine Blue
(https://i.imgur.com/lAUvJuO.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/oQNG0M1.jpg)
Champagne Beige
(https://i.imgur.com/9zjmbeB.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/uCpt2sE.jpg)
Night Black
(https://i.imgur.com/g02tXAa.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/jkyoc5x.jpg)
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Prototypes
Ocean Blue Full album (https://imgur.com/a/tx98aFJ)
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Stone Grey Full album (https://imgur.com/a/hKBLZLk)
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(https://i.imgur.com/iBDKCJ1.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/b1RB40J.jpg)
Earth Brown Full album (https://imgur.com/a/aZ4myh8)
(https://i.imgur.com/oQ03dYB.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ddh67P4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5cVGHCW.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/X7jUCvm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AvRHafP.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/u2psG0V.jpg)
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Prototype Tests
Build VOD by Alexotos here (Summary around 1:40:00) (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1238815634?t=1h40m6s)
Typing test from Alexotos: Polycarbonate plate
Typing test from Filledtypes: Brass plate
Sound test (1st Prototype): Polycarbonate plate
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Flex configuration
Haven60's flexibility can be configured by simply adjusting the tightening of the plate screws, below are a few examples to show the span of possible flex.
Going for high flex requires you to skip case foam. Album here (https://imgur.com/a/kNVWkB5)
What's unique is that this flex is not achieved by relief cuts or bending the plate from fixed points.
Here the entire plate is allowed to move vertically thanks to the synergy between cylindrical rubber gaskets on the screws and the top frame gasket.
Which means there is less stress applied to the PCB as it isn't being bent as much.
Maximum flex ~3mm screw distance (m3 screw as reference) | Polycarbonate plate | PCB foam | No bottom case foam
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Low flex ~1.5mm screw distance (half m3 screw as reference) | Polycarbonte Plate | PCB foam | No bottom case foam
(https://i.imgur.com/hHqmFox.gif) (https://i.imgur.com/wezyytY.jpg)
No flex Screws fastened just until you start gettting a bit of resistance | Polycarbonate Plate | PCB foam | Bottom case foam
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FAQ and other information
Does this keyboard include PCB?
No, this case is designed to fit 60% PCB's sized according to the standard poker / gh60. You can have your own choice of PCB as long as its layout are compatible with my PCB plate.
I have test mounted several 60% PCBs during the prototype stage.
Confirmed fits so far:
DZ60 rev. 3
DZ60 RGB v2 Hot Swap
BM60 RGB Hot swap
XD60
H60 from Hineybush
NOP60 from Checkerboards
Who are you?
I'm based in Sweden and started Garner as I fell in love with this hobby and wanted to bring more unique keyboards to the hobby.
My design philosophy is to stand out from the mass and bring new interesting designs to the table.
Working in CAD is a big part of my daily job. My daily job consists of providing customer tailored solutions (CAD-based drawings), product development, drawings for suppliers, etc.
I have a degree in design and product development and have always been a creative person who have done lots of personal media projects for fun throughout my life.
How can we contact you / receive news about this and future projects?
You can join the Discord channel here. (https://discord.gg/8VZqtqSt6U)
And follow my Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/garnerkeyboards/)
Forum signature code below if you'd like to support the project. :)
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Sound tests are now uploaded and published!
My personal perception is that the sound is more crisp IRL compared to how they are perceived in the videos. I'm very pleased with the sound IRL despite me being poor at lubing, except for that damn enter key.. :D
Polycarbonate plate typing test