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Title: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: yoot on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:05:24

:cool:
ELITE
F13, TOP/GUMMY MOUNT TKL ºΔº


IC FORM (https://forms.gle/fFMNxrcmno3oQDSZ8)



PICTURES
Proto Pictures
(https://i.imgur.com/aeWWL9V.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QZKurMG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2M0NgLw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bfwevKz.jpg)


(updated engravings because wasn't satisfied with interior ones)
(https://i.imgur.com/KtCUuMU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/C7USIvi.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2oXDTGd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dyczS5p.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/C93560R.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8dc5UB4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QgBwzdP.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/rVqyJeb.png)


old engravings

More
(https://i.imgur.com/CPfAtwK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jiWDxdR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Vek3g8j.jpg)



DETAILS

  • 35 units (after calliope)
  • 5.3° angle
  • 17.4mm front height (bottom of keycap to bottom of keyboard)
  • top/gummy mount
  • wakipai energy


SOCIALS

DISCORD (https://discord.gg/T7J3bpXjTN)
INSTAGRAM (https://instagram.com/yoot.kb)


Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: BapoDonu on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:06:15
Dear yoot.
It may have already been brought to light, that the community is unsatisfied with the current state of this tenkeyless board.
Their main concerns is the engravings and name. They feel as if you are simply using it as a way to capitalize off the current popularity of the v-tuber organization known as Hololive. I, to some extend, agree with this.

While I do believe it is acceptable to make a board inspired by your favorite v-tubers, doing so consecutively without any clear link between the board and the v-tuber will arouse suspicion as to whether you are truly doing this due to passion for the keyboard community and the v-tuber your board is representing, or simply doing it for your own gain.

Although I do see the idea of making a series of v-tuber inspired keyboards, I would highly advise you to reconsider the direction the design of this board is heading in. Either you should directly link it to a v-tuber with clean engravings, or remove any current resemblance, and simply run the board as a standalone group-buy.

Either way, I do believe the board has the potential to turn out well.
Best of luck.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: of_sam on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:06:20
Change the engravings
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Baka Bot on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:08:19
My Body Is ****ing Ready!!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Qarmaa on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:09:13
Fix the engravings
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: qats on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:09:17
Ayo this is kinda lit doe
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: skrunk on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:09:22
Love the design on this, will be looking forward to this board.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Bunn3y on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:09:28
nice one motherFAQer!!
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Shoobs on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:09:35
Very Cultured
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: 7h3of7 on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:10:11
I said stupid thing.
I regret saying stupid thing.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: nu_types on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:10:42
Yoot, please, my wallet can only take so much abuse.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:11:15
What about this is a Miko board? You have weight engravings and that seems like its it.
Between the calliope and this, it kind of feels like you're using their names as a cash grab.
:eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Lil on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:13:04
What about this is a Miko board? You have weight engravings and that seems like its it.
Between the calliope and this, it kind of feels like you're using their names as a cash grab.

Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: engyshow on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:13:38
 :cool: Elite 35p
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: mawli on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:14:15
Faq u ❤️
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Agilr on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:16:48
:AmeliaStare:
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: meiosis on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:17:37
(https://i.imgur.com/dI7HxJu.jpg)

Already got the miko pad so where do I get the board
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: 7h3of7 on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:18:56
What about this is a Miko board? You have weight engravings and that seems like its it.
Between the calliope and this, it kind of feels like you're using their names as a cash grab.
:eek:

I'm not trying to be rude. I know that you love hololive and that the design of the board is cool. But a 35 unit board thats basically just a normal TKL with a couple of extra engravings seems cash-grabby to me.
And by itself, I think its a really cool board, and I like that side profile. But when you put the name as the board's name, the situation kind of changes imo especially consider the number of units.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: BapoDonu on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:19:53
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/dI7HxJu.jpg)


Already got the miko pad so where do I get the board
Can we be friends ? ✨Chomuwu✨#0002
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:21:19
What about this is a Miko board? You have weight engravings and that seems like its it.
Between the calliope and this, it kind of feels like you're using their names as a cash grab.
:eek:

I'm not trying to be rude. I know that you love hololive and that the design of the board is cool. But a 35 unit board thats basically just a normal TKL with a couple of extra engravings seems cash-grabby to me.
And by itself, I think its a really cool board, and I like that side profile. But when you put the name as the board's name, the situation kind of changes imo especially consider the number of units.

kpop boards !!!!!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoniwolf1202 on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:24:44
#stopthecashgrab

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Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Sicowa on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:26:50
Please remove the swag engraving.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Chippy on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:28:28
please consider removing the engravings.

-everyone
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:29:24
please consider removing the engravings.

-everyone
:eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Zeelobby on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:35:14
More engravings. Double or triple it up. I don't want a single facing untouched. Plate especially.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoniwolf1202 on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:36:25
More engravings. Double or triple it up. I don't want a single facing untouched. Plate especially.
Those Windows key blockers also. They need to be covered or else it's a waste

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Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: kdam39 on Sat, 20 March 2021, 23:43:04
how many toes need to be succced?
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: jewleeuhn on Sun, 21 March 2021, 00:19:47
since i lost yoot raffle i should have better luck for this
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: 2QT2BSTR8 on Sun, 21 March 2021, 00:20:59
Swap the engravings around? Keen either way.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: gnaw on Sun, 21 March 2021, 00:44:47
yes please
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: paulgali on Sun, 21 March 2021, 00:53:59
What about this is a Miko board? You have weight engravings and that seems like its it.
Between the calliope and this, it kind of feels like you're using their names as a cash grab.


Any truthers in chat?
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: prettydouchebag on Sun, 21 March 2021, 02:02:58
What about this is a Miko board? You have weight engravings and that seems like its it.
Between the calliope and this, it kind of feels like you're using their names as a cash grab.
:eek:

I'm not trying to be rude. I know that you love hololive and that the design of the board is cool. But a 35 unit board thats basically just a normal TKL with a couple of extra engravings seems cash-grabby to me.
And by itself, I think its a really cool board, and I like that side profile. But when you put the name as the board's name, the situation kind of changes imo especially consider the number of units.

kpop boards !!!!!!!

Very much this.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yh on Sun, 21 March 2021, 02:11:00
would prefer the engravings on the weight to be swapped, hiragana outside. ºΔº FAQ
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: godzillq25 on Sun, 21 March 2021, 03:29:47
What about this is a Miko board? You have weight engravings and that seems like its it.
Between the calliope and this, it kind of feels like you're using their names as a cash grab.

the board looks cool would love one, limiting it isnt making it a cash grab, cash grab would make more boards. have u never named a car, boat or anything else before. calm your t*ts
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: shima on Sun, 21 March 2021, 04:20:15
hot  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: bansheetango on Sun, 21 March 2021, 04:31:15
The details provided are kinda scarce, tbh. Case materials? Colours? WKL only or WK also? Plates? HS? Lighting, if any?

P.S. If it's a private run or insiders only, just say so or don't post it at all. For someone just browsing this forum, this IC is really weird.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Nonnegaard on Sun, 21 March 2021, 06:57:23
Change the engravings
Hey! At least be nice about it.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Sun, 21 March 2021, 07:03:01
The details provided are kinda scarce, tbh. Case materials? Colours? WKL only or WK also? Plates? HS? Lighting, if any?

P.S. If it's a private run or insiders only, just say so or don't post it at all. For someone just browsing this forum, this IC is really weird.
6063 aluminum with brass weight and accent piece, wkl only, plates TBD, no hotswap, no lighting.

Not a private run, 35 units !
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Nonnegaard on Sun, 21 March 2021, 07:07:57
Dear yoot.
It may have already been brought to light, that the community is unsatisfied with the current state of this tenkeyless board.
Their main concerns is the engravings and name. They feel as if you are simply using it as a way to capitalize off the current popularity of the v-tuber organization known as Hololive. I, to some extend, agree with this.

While I do believe it is acceptable to make a board inspired by your favorite v-tubers, doing so consecutively without any clear link between the board and the v-tuber will arouse suspicion as to whether you are truly doing this due to passion for the keyboard community and the v-tuber your board is representing, or simply doing it for your own gain.

Although I do see the idea of making a series of v-tuber inspired keyboards, I would highly advise you to reconsider the direction the design of this board is heading in. Either you should directly link it to a v-tuber with clean engravings, or remove any current resemblance, and simply run the board as a standalone group-buy.

Either way, I do believe the board has the potential to turn out well.
Best of luck.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: GMK83 on Sun, 21 March 2021, 07:56:14
I think it looks good.  Consider me interested  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: gilbert on Sun, 21 March 2021, 08:32:49
the engravings...
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Sun, 21 March 2021, 08:33:12
Dear yoot.
It may have already been brought to light, that the community is unsatisfied with the current state of this tenkeyless board.
Their main concerns is the engravings and name. They feel as if you are simply using it as a way to capitalize off the current popularity of the v-tuber organization known as Hololive. I, to some extend, agree with this.

While I do believe it is acceptable to make a board inspired by your favorite v-tubers, doing so consecutively without any clear link between the board and the v-tuber will arouse suspicion as to whether you are truly doing this due to passion for the keyboard community and the v-tuber your board is representing, or simply doing it for your own gain.

Although I do see the idea of making a series of v-tuber inspired keyboards, I would highly advise you to reconsider the direction the design of this board is heading in. Either you should directly link it to a v-tuber with clean engravings, or remove any current resemblance, and simply run the board as a standalone group-buy.

Either way, I do believe the board has the potential to turn out well.
Best of luck.
It is directly linked to best shrine maiden with clean, very elite engravings !
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Juan. on Sun, 21 March 2021, 08:35:36
fix the engravings
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Jacki on Sun, 21 March 2021, 10:47:29
Not a fan of the back weight, i like the side profile though
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: andromache on Sun, 21 March 2021, 11:02:58
I love Calliope and I will love Elite too. Looking forward to seeing what the color choices will be.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: chunkgamergod on Sun, 21 March 2021, 11:27:14
immaculate work once again king
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: BapoDonu on Sun, 21 March 2021, 11:51:08
 :blank:
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: P103 on Sun, 21 March 2021, 12:30:18
Ready for another L.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Nonnegaard on Sun, 21 March 2021, 15:37:52
Dear yoot.
It may have already been brought to light, that the community is unsatisfied with the current state of this tenkeyless board.
Their main concerns is the engravings and name. They feel as if you are simply using it as a way to capitalize off the current popularity of the v-tuber organization known as Hololive. I, to some extend, agree with this.

While I do believe it is acceptable to make a board inspired by your favorite v-tubers, doing so consecutively without any clear link between the board and the v-tuber will arouse suspicion as to whether you are truly doing this due to passion for the keyboard community and the v-tuber your board is representing, or simply doing it for your own gain.

Although I do see the idea of making a series of v-tuber inspired keyboards, I would highly advise you to reconsider the direction the design of this board is heading in. Either you should directly link it to a v-tuber with clean engravings, or remove any current resemblance, and simply run the board as a standalone group-buy.

Either way, I do believe the board has the potential to turn out well.
Best of luck.
lmfao
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: iinko_mk on Sun, 21 March 2021, 16:17:51
random bull**** engravings go?
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: prettydouchebag on Sun, 21 March 2021, 18:15:57
For those who don't FAQ with the engravings and are not going in on it, more for the true 35p(hence the amount of boards produced, smh)

Keep it up, Yoot.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Sun, 21 March 2021, 18:47:01
random bull**** engravings go?
ºΔº
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Jefff on Sun, 21 March 2021, 23:18:33
Honestly, not a huge fan of the engravings. Between this and the Calliope, I agree with some others that this feels a bit cash-grabby. If you insist on the engravings, I'd make them a bit cleaner. Additionally, information such as case materials, colours, layouts, plates, lighting, HS, etc should all be in the plates, and one should not need to extensively read the comments to gather this information.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Brioric on Mon, 22 March 2021, 02:11:48
Needs more engravings ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Mon, 22 March 2021, 07:07:27
Honestly, not a huge fan of the engravings. Between this and the Calliope, I agree with some others that this feels a bit cash=grabby. If you insist on the engravings, I'd make them a bit cleaner. Additionally, information such as case materials, colours, layouts, plates, lighting, HS, etc should all be in the plates, and one should not need to extensively read the comments to gather this information.

not really understanding the cash grab comments when I haven't even given a price and have a limited amount of units. If I was cash grabbing, I would be doing an unlimited group buy at 700 bucks !
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Xanira on Mon, 22 March 2021, 09:04:14
the hecc... so much hate... ill take one
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: prettydouchebag on Mon, 22 March 2021, 10:10:59
Honestly, not a huge fan of the engravings. Between this and the Calliope, I agree with some others that this feels a bit cash=grabby. If you insist on the engravings, I'd make them a bit cleaner. Additionally, information such as case materials, colours, layouts, plates, lighting, HS, etc should all be in the plates, and one should not need to extensively read the comments to gather this information.

not really understanding the cash grab comments when I haven't even given a price and have a limited amount of units. If I was cash grabbing, I would be doing an unlimited group buy at 700 bucks !

Yeah, again, I still don't understand how this is a grab, when 'kpop inspired' boards are more and more rampant. Everyone just pulls out their wallets for that. I feel that this is some of the gatekeepers tryna keep the v-tube community separate from this hobby.

And this is coming from a K-pop mech simp myself(praying for RBB)
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: halocantkb on Mon, 22 March 2021, 10:30:48
Honestly, not a huge fan of the engravings. Between this and the Calliope, I agree with some others that this feels a bit cash=grabby. If you insist on the engravings, I'd make them a bit cleaner. Additionally, information such as case materials, colours, layouts, plates, lighting, HS, etc should all be in the plates, and one should not need to extensively read the comments to gather this information.

not really understanding the cash grab comments when I haven't even given a price and have a limited amount of units. If I was cash grabbing, I would be doing an unlimited group buy at 700 bucks !

Yeah, again, I still don't understand how this is a grab, when 'kpop inspired' boards are more and more rampant. Everyone just pulls out their wallets for that. I feel that this is some of the gatekeepers tryna keep the v-tube community separate from this hobby.

And this is coming from a K-pop mech simp myself(praying for RBB)
i don't think anyone has said that kpop boards aren't cashgrabby

if you're gonna do an inspired board at least actually try to take some design inspiration, instead of "lmao let's just cover generic tkl w/ references"

Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Mon, 22 March 2021, 10:44:58
Honestly, not a huge fan of the engravings. Between this and the Calliope, I agree with some others that this feels a bit cash=grabby. If you insist on the engravings, I'd make them a bit cleaner. Additionally, information such as case materials, colours, layouts, plates, lighting, HS, etc should all be in the plates, and one should not need to extensively read the comments to gather this information.

not really understanding the cash grab comments when I haven't even given a price and have a limited amount of units. If I was cash grabbing, I would be doing an unlimited group buy at 700 bucks !

Yeah, again, I still don't understand how this is a grab, when 'kpop inspired' boards are more and more rampant. Everyone just pulls out their wallets for that. I feel that this is some of the gatekeepers tryna keep the v-tube community separate from this hobby.

And this is coming from a K-pop mech simp myself(praying for RBB)
i don't think anyone has said that kpop boards aren't cashgrabby

if you're gonna do an inspired board at least actually try to take some design inspiration, instead of "lmao let's just cover generic tkl w/ references"

are you implyhing the design has no inspiration related to miko ?  kinda not true ...
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: halocantkb on Mon, 22 March 2021, 10:48:57
Honestly, not a huge fan of the engravings. Between this and the Calliope, I agree with some others that this feels a bit cash=grabby. If you insist on the engravings, I'd make them a bit cleaner. Additionally, information such as case materials, colours, layouts, plates, lighting, HS, etc should all be in the plates, and one should not need to extensively read the comments to gather this information.

not really understanding the cash grab comments when I haven't even given a price and have a limited amount of units. If I was cash grabbing, I would be doing an unlimited group buy at 700 bucks !

Yeah, again, I still don't understand how this is a grab, when 'kpop inspired' boards are more and more rampant. Everyone just pulls out their wallets for that. I feel that this is some of the gatekeepers tryna keep the v-tube community separate from this hobby.

And this is coming from a K-pop mech simp myself(praying for RBB)
i don't think anyone has said that kpop boards aren't cashgrabby

if you're gonna do an inspired board at least actually try to take some design inspiration, instead of "lmao let's just cover generic tkl w/ references"

are you implyhing the design has no inspiration related to miko ?  kinda not true ...
please elaborate

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Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Mon, 22 March 2021, 11:06:35
Honestly, not a huge fan of the engravings. Between this and the Calliope, I agree with some others that this feels a bit cash=grabby. If you insist on the engravings, I'd make them a bit cleaner. Additionally, information such as case materials, colours, layouts, plates, lighting, HS, etc should all be in the plates, and one should not need to extensively read the comments to gather this information.

not really understanding the cash grab comments when I haven't even given a price and have a limited amount of units. If I was cash grabbing, I would be doing an unlimited group buy at 700 bucks !

Yeah, again, I still don't understand how this is a grab, when 'kpop inspired' boards are more and more rampant. Everyone just pulls out their wallets for that. I feel that this is some of the gatekeepers tryna keep the v-tube community separate from this hobby.

And this is coming from a K-pop mech simp myself(praying for RBB)
i don't think anyone has said that kpop boards aren't cashgrabby

if you're gonna do an inspired board at least actually try to take some design inspiration, instead of "lmao let's just cover generic tkl w/ references"

are you implyhing the design has no inspiration related to miko ?  kinda not true ...
please elaborate

Sent from my ELE-L04 using Tapatalk

Her shrine maiden outfit (this one (https://i.imgur.com/EgMJ6el.png)) has a lot of small details, but the most notable in my opinion is the side boob. Because of the revealing nature of this, the sides are inset with handholds and curvy because of her curvy build. There are two layers because of insets because of this, as you see the arm before the sideboob (hence wakipai energy). A brass through hole weight was chosen because of her golden bow around her waist. I decided to go with many engravings not only because I think they represent her quite nicely but also because her outfit is quite busy. If I were to design a board based of another vtuber, take Beatani Chisato, who has a much simpler outfit, there would not be as many engravings. There are 35 units because of mikopi, 5.3 degree angle because I thought 3.5 would be too low so I reversed the numbers. I don't mind as much when people say I'm cash grabbing but I do get offended when they say one of my boards is "uninspired"  :-[
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: bakuretsu on Mon, 22 March 2021, 11:14:11
To avoid those comments, it would probably be a good idea to explain how the design decisions reflect the source of inspiration in the initial post of any new themed keyboard interest check.

Looking forward to adding a Miko L to my collection. My Calli L is getting lonely.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Mon, 22 March 2021, 11:15:21
To avoid those comments, it would probably be a good idea to explain how the design decisions reflect the source of inspiration in the initial post of any new themed keyboard interest check.

Looking forward to adding a Miko L to my collection. My Calli L is getting lonely.

don't think most people care and adds extra scrolling
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Livid on Mon, 22 March 2021, 11:38:11
Imagine calling a 35 unit GB a "cash grab" and saying to "fix" a design choice...
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: of_sam on Mon, 22 March 2021, 12:05:17
Tits.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Tue, 23 March 2021, 13:47:40
Wasn't satisfied with interior engraving so, with the help of qarmaa (ty so much!) the engravings have been updated a bit. Will make actual renders after tweaking a bit  ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/BeHZe6e.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: gnaw on Tue, 23 March 2021, 14:13:05
Wasn't satisfied with interior engraving so, with the help of qarmaa (ty so much!) the engravings have been updated a bit. Will make actual renders after tweaking a bit  ;D

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/BeHZe6e.png)

this more nice and clean, very elite
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Baka Bot on Tue, 23 March 2021, 14:13:46
Wasn't satisfied with interior engraving so, with the help of qarmaa (ty so much!) the engravings have been updated a bit. Will make actual renders after tweaking a bit  ;D

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/BeHZe6e.png)

hmm yes new engravings yes yes.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: qats on Tue, 23 March 2021, 14:16:33
dear god :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (updated engravings)
Post by: yoot on Tue, 23 March 2021, 17:26:09
added renders of updated engravings
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (updated engravings)
Post by: Alessio on Tue, 23 March 2021, 19:12:59
faq yoot
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (updated engravings)
Post by: Sicowa on Wed, 24 March 2021, 21:42:35
can't wait to take this L.
Love the updated inside engraving yoot.  :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Jefff on Wed, 24 March 2021, 23:06:46
Honestly, not a huge fan of the engravings. Between this and the Calliope, I agree with some others that this feels a bit cash-grabby. If you insist on the engravings, I'd make them a bit cleaner. Additionally, information such as case materials, colours, layouts, plates, lighting, HS, etc should all be in the plates, and one should not need to extensively read the comments to gather this information.

not really understanding the cash grab comments when I haven't even given a price and have a limited amount of units. If I was cash grabbing, I would be doing an unlimited group buy at 700 bucks !

Sorry if I was unclear, I’ll elaborate. By cash-grabby, there are three main elements I’m referring to:

1. The updated engravings do look much better IMO, and they really show dedication to the project, but they aren’t (in my opinion) enough to distinguish this board from other TKL designs.

2. I haven’t heard anything from Miko regarding this board. Granted, I know literally nothing about vtubers and hololive, but it seems kinda weird to me to base a board off someone else’s online persona and profit from it. I also don’t know what the precedent is regarding boards/keycap sets inspired by other people, so I could be very wrong on this point.

3. IN MY OPINION, I see 35 boards as being too few to show commitment to the project but too many to make purely as a passion project. The production costs of 35 units will also be quite expensive compared to a higher number.

Final note: Please take everything I said here with a grain of salt. These opinions represent what I think of the IC, as it currently stands. What you think may be entirely different from what I think, and that is entirely ok. If you’d like some renders of the updated board with keycaps, feel free to hit me up on Discord at Jefff#5555. Best of luck with the board!
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: of_sam on Wed, 24 March 2021, 23:08:08
Honestly, not a huge fan of the engravings. Between this and the Calliope, I agree with some others that this feels a bit cash-grabby. If you insist on the engravings, I'd make them a bit cleaner. Additionally, information such as case materials, colours, layouts, plates, lighting, HS, etc should all be in the plates, and one should not need to extensively read the comments to gather this information.

not really understanding the cash grab comments when I haven't even given a price and have a limited amount of units. If I was cash grabbing, I would be doing an unlimited group buy at 700 bucks !

Sorry if I was unclear, I’ll elaborate. By cash-grabby, there are three main elements I’m referring to:

1. The updated engravings do look much better IMO, and they really show dedication to the project, but they aren’t (in my opinion) enough to distinguish this board from other TKL designs.

2. I haven’t heard anything from Miko regarding this board. Granted, I know literally nothing about vtubers and hololive, but it seems kinda weird to me to base a board off someone else’s online persona and profit from it. I also don’t know what the precedent is regarding boards/keycap sets inspired by other people, so I could be very wrong on this point.

3. IN MY OPINION, I see 35 boards as being too few to show commitment to the project but too many to make purely as a passion project. The production costs of 35 units will also be quite expensive compared to a higher number.

Final note: Please take everything I said here with a grain of salt. These opinions represent what I think of the IC, as it currently stands. What you think may be entirely different from what I think, and that is entirely ok. If you’d like some renders of the updated board with keycaps, feel free to hit me up on Discord at Jefff#5555. Best of luck with the board!
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107202.0 35 boards....
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (updated engravings)
Post by: FestiveIV on Wed, 24 March 2021, 23:24:53
will trade for zero two
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: yoot on Thu, 25 March 2021, 10:04:33
Honestly, not a huge fan of the engravings. Between this and the Calliope, I agree with some others that this feels a bit cash-grabby. If you insist on the engravings, I'd make them a bit cleaner. Additionally, information such as case materials, colours, layouts, plates, lighting, HS, etc should all be in the plates, and one should not need to extensively read the comments to gather this information.

not really understanding the cash grab comments when I haven't even given a price and have a limited amount of units. If I was cash grabbing, I would be doing an unlimited group buy at 700 bucks !

Sorry if I was unclear, I’ll elaborate. By cash-grabby, there are three main elements I’m referring to:

1. The updated engravings do look much better IMO, and they really show dedication to the project, but they aren’t (in my opinion) enough to distinguish this board from other TKL designs.

2. I haven’t heard anything from Miko regarding this board. Granted, I know literally nothing about vtubers and hololive, but it seems kinda weird to me to base a board off someone else’s online persona and profit from it. I also don’t know what the precedent is regarding boards/keycap sets inspired by other people, so I could be very wrong on this point.

3. IN MY OPINION, I see 35 boards as being too few to show commitment to the project but too many to make purely as a passion project. The production costs of 35 units will also be quite expensive compared to a higher number.

Final note: Please take everything I said here with a grain of salt. These opinions represent what I think of the IC, as it currently stands. What you think may be entirely different from what I think, and that is entirely ok. If you’d like some renders of the updated board with keycaps, feel free to hit me up on Discord at Jefff#5555. Best of luck with the board!

To address your points:

1. I never claimed for this board to be vastly different from other boards but even so I do believe the side profile is somewhat unique—not going to say its never been done before but I haven't seen it on other boards. I am planning on offering unique plate materials with run to further differentiate it. On top of that, I mainly made this board an f13 tkl because I wanted one and didn't see any that appealed to me on the market :).

2. It's kind of hard to explain if you don't understand it already but it feels really cool to own/create something based off a character or thing that you enjoy. Same reason why people make boards based off cars, kpop idols, etc.

3. 35 boards was chosen because Sakura Miko's fan name is Mikopi (35p). 35 units is also a number feel comfortable with. Sure, I could go with something like 70 units (like Calliope) but I feel like that would detract from the theme. What I will say about price is that I am hoping for sub 600 USD (makes me sad because I like boards to be a bit cheaper but the bottom is quite complex in terms of machining complexity).

Thanks for your explanation of what you meant by cash-grabby, though!
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (updated engravings)
Post by: LaserCrafter on Tue, 30 March 2021, 05:32:59
Maybe I should start watching anime...
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (updated engravings)
Post by: prettydouchebag on Mon, 05 April 2021, 10:05:06
Can't wait for my first wakipai-energy board.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (updated engravings)
Post by: Kinesiologist on Wed, 14 April 2021, 18:05:30
Will the case be compatible with hiney h88 pcb?
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (updated engravings)
Post by: tex_live_utility on Wed, 14 April 2021, 20:33:26
You guys are silly as hell. I wouldn't know v-tube from hentai, but the board looks really nice and I'd be happy to own one.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (updated engravings)
Post by: yoot on Fri, 16 April 2021, 11:18:19
I have ordered some Bakelite plates to test and they have arrived--board protos haven't, though(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210416/f1cffd822db66ab5c29a0b388c299866.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (updated engravings)
Post by: yoot on Thu, 06 May 2021, 10:51:22
Proto pics have come in from the factory:



(https://i.imgur.com/Xw5It6E.png)


(https://i.imgur.com/qGstYtH.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto pics from factory)
Post by: dantambok on Thu, 06 May 2021, 11:21:42
damn that looks really nice
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto pics from factory)
Post by: aethernet on Thu, 06 May 2021, 11:33:19
looking great! i'm really liking the engravings too :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto pics from factory)
Post by: UswordM on Thu, 06 May 2021, 23:53:51
This board looks so noice
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto pics from factory)
Post by: Sicowa on Fri, 07 May 2021, 00:46:58
poggu poggu
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto pics from factory)
Post by: charlie_kabe on Sun, 09 May 2021, 12:33:15
 :-*
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto pics from factory)
Post by: shima on Sun, 09 May 2021, 14:25:50
oh man

i lost  :blank:
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto pics from factory)
Post by: treeleaf64 on Sun, 09 May 2021, 15:30:40
yoot is my friend and  he has made me like  the vtuber
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL
Post by: Belled on Sun, 16 May 2021, 20:48:05
Very Cultured

I'm reporting you to dell customer service
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto pics from factory)
Post by: tsukune1349 on Sun, 16 May 2021, 21:41:53
New engraving is fire but I would honestly show the inner engraving on the back and vice versa  :-X
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto pics from factory)
Post by: superdoedoe on Mon, 17 May 2021, 01:43:03
yooo another cash grab at vtubers!
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: yoot on Wed, 19 May 2021, 20:07:51
proto arrived to me—after testing with pcb I plan on doing an in-stock buy.

stay tuned  ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: prettydouchebag on Wed, 19 May 2021, 20:39:53
In-stock buy..... LEZ GOOOO

WAKIPAI ENGY STRONK
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: Sicowa on Wed, 19 May 2021, 21:05:18
in stock lets go  :eek:


so excited!
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: qats on Wed, 19 May 2021, 21:20:41
very poggers of you yoot
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: adi on Wed, 19 May 2021, 21:28:09
That bottom curve is ****in nice, but the engravings put me off
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: LiTurk on Wed, 19 May 2021, 21:29:22
any info on the pcb?
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: UswordM on Wed, 19 May 2021, 23:15:22
In stock, pog the hype is real!
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: yoot on Sat, 22 May 2021, 17:59:34
any info on the pcb?

It will use an h88c-style pcb with north facing spacebar stab
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: yoot on Fri, 25 June 2021, 22:30:18
Got some new renders made of the finalized design and color, a reddish-pink (huge thanks to marco!)


(https://i.imgur.com/2zo8DhR.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/qtUNTLx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SzJDlvI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MieWGN2.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/DhUWbTN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1VvidmC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qbVmTvS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Uk1qnY2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AgSRxXv.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: Zeroblade on Sat, 26 June 2021, 03:28:35
Not super into Miko so I'll leave it to the real 35ps, but I love all the little details!
Doesn't push the elite references too much so it still looks nice and clean.

Entirely off topic, but is a Suichan board possibly in the pipeline 👀
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: Sicowa on Sat, 09 April 2022, 19:31:37
wakipai very pog
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: granola bar enthusiast on Sun, 10 April 2022, 12:58:07
love to see more gummy o-ring options on the market but im a bit saddened to see that people constantly compare it to the bakeneko, i get that the bakeneko is what mainly popularized the layout but you wouldn't compare a keycult to your portico because they both use a gasket mount right?
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: unusuaL_ on Sun, 17 April 2022, 09:19:52
this thread was worth reading

patiently waiting for onibi, letting the miko fans go wild  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: granola bar enthusiast on Sun, 17 April 2022, 18:02:23
glad to see back weight's engravings improved
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: Vigrith on Sun, 17 April 2022, 19:14:51
Interesting necro, skimmed through and I wonder if this is what my parents heard when I told them I couldn't pause my Everquest raid or baal run to go outside. I feel contaminated.
Title: Re: [IC] Elite - F13 TKL (proto arrived to me !!!)
Post by: treeleaf64 on Tue, 19 April 2022, 08:14:44
Hi yoot  Root  fruit Suit  Yay Yayaya