Also interested in seeing comparison of Bluetooth in this vs. the plastic case. Does the aluminum case cause issues with the bluetooth signal? Is it the same hardware implementation? Meaning, can we expect the same battery life?
Q&A
Q: I don't have an Atom68 but I want to buy this case. Can I purchase all the separate parts needed for this case from you?
A: Yes, we can provide domes, sliders, switch housings, and PCBs.
i dig this, i'm in! What size is the spacebar?
Looks great! Definitely interested.
Try experimenting with the badge? Maybe use "ATOM" instead of NIZ.
It'll make it more striking in my opinion.
Looks great! Definitely interested.
Try experimenting with the badge? Maybe use "ATOM" instead of NIZ.
It'll make it more striking in my opinion.
Yes, "ATOM" might be a better option!
Also interested in seeing comparison of Bluetooth in this vs. the plastic case. Does the aluminum case cause issues with the bluetooth signal? Is it the same hardware implementation? Meaning, can we expect the same battery life?
Q&A
Q: I don't have an Atom68 but I want to buy this case. Can I purchase all the separate parts needed for this case from you?
A: Yes, we can provide domes, sliders, switch housings, and PCBs.
How does it work? I want a split spacebar capacitive keyboard, would you able to provide the PCB with custom layout?
I'm very interested, not sure about the badge tho, prefer not to have branding in easy to see places.
+1 Very interested!
A few questions and suggestions:
- Thanks for replacing the stabilizers. Is the new plate mount stabilizers compatible with Micro 82? If so, can you make it available to purchase separately? I love my Micro 82, but hate the costar stabilizers!!! :mad:
- The little round hole covered by black rubber on the left side - why is it needed? When i was replacing domes on my Micro 82, I did not know why it's there as it does not seem to serve a function
- Does the Atom68 use standard layout for full compatibility with 3rd party keycap sets?
- Badge - no branding please; consider something meaningful such as what we see on Leopold fc660c instead
- It would be great if this can be sold with Micro68 PCB and optimize the cost - how much will it be in USD?
- When will it be made available to purchase?
Nice. Will you guys provide the plate files?Also interested in seeing comparison of Bluetooth in this vs. the plastic case. Does the aluminum case cause issues with the bluetooth signal? Is it the same hardware implementation? Meaning, can we expect the same battery life?
+1 for a comparison.
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The MX PCB prototype has been finished. The case supports MX switches now.
The final version MX PCB will support PCB mount stabilizers.
Wow, so Niz is going all out with this. Standard spacebar size (finally), and MX pcb availability.
Wait, if you'll be launching a new PCB for MX support, can't you create an EC pcb that has plate mount stabs?
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The MX PCB prototype has been finished. The case supports MX switches now.
The final version MX PCB will support PCB mount stabilizers.
This is really cool. I understand the EC board has totally different firmware, but any chance that the MX version will be QMK compatible? Again, really exciting to see this project and have you here on Geekhack
- The stabs are not compatible with Micro82's plate.
- Yes, the spacebar is 6.25u. All the stems are in the correct positions you expect them to be.
- We can change the legends on the badge so it's not intrusive. PVD + Laser engraving instead of CNC engraving will make it look better. The legends will be changed to "Atom".
- That's our plan. We don't have the estimation for the price now. It's still under development.
- TBD
Can you add version in PC material to keep the keyboard light-weighted
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- The stabs are not compatible with Micro82's plate.
- Yes, the spacebar is 6.25u. All the stems are in the correct positions you expect them to be.
- We can change the legends on the badge so it's not intrusive. PVD + Laser engraving instead of CNC engraving will make it look better. The legends will be changed to "Atom".
- That's our plan. We don't have the estimation for the price now. It's still under development.
- TBD
Are the stabs compatible with any of the other EC keyboard plates, more specifically the 87-key keyboards?
The preorder page is online now. https://www.nizkeyboard.com/collections/groups-1Will the 35g domes be available for the pre-order?
what should I buy if I want to build a cherry keyboard with this case? I assume it supports pcb mounted stabs? (also bluetooth supported for mx?)
Also, the badge stands out alot. I would much prefer NIZ branding or at least the look of it from the old render.. I guess its fixed by now?
The preorder page is online now. https://www.nizkeyboard.com/collections/groups-1Will the 35g domes be available for the pre-order?
What do we need to get exactly if we need all the parts?
What comes in the Atom 68 EC-BLE RGB supplement bundle
Sorry for all the questions, but what is the supplement bundle?
Really interesting project. Will be picking some of this up.
Please consider updating both the store and this IC to show what we need to buy to get it going.
It's unclear what I'll need if I'm coming from a Atom68 vs from scratch vs MX configuration.
I have the following in my cart:
Atom68 45g rubber dome sheet
Atom68 Alu plate - Aluminum anodizing black / EC version
Atom 68 EC PCB bundle (RGB backlit & USB and Bluetooth dual mode version)
Atom68 Alu case - Anodizing black
Do I need anything else?
What's the difference between the PCB bundle and the supplement bundle?
Is there no chance of a change in the font on the case? I'd much prefer to orignal niz with the chinese characters than the really plain looking atom badge.
I have the following in my cart:
Atom68 45g rubber dome sheet
Atom68 Alu plate - Aluminum anodizing black / EC version
Atom 68 EC PCB bundle (RGB backlit & USB and Bluetooth dual mode version)
Atom68 Alu case - Anodizing black
Do I need anything else?
What's the difference between the PCB bundle and the supplement bundle?
Hi, really interested in this. The badge stands out too much for my taste, though.. is there any possibility at all of a no-badge option?
There is no option for purchasing the stabs to assemble an EC board."Plate mount stabilizers are included for EC version mounting plates. "
Is this the correct complete build? http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5e08f1c49791f/cart.pdf (http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5e08f1c49791f/cart.pdf)
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Ok thank youIs this the correct complete build? http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5e08f1c49791f/cart.pdf (http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5e08f1c49791f/cart.pdf)
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Looks good to me except the EC switches. The one you chose will work but is $10 more expensive than the "capacitive switch bundle" option in the "Atom68 Alu accessories" page. They are basically the same thing. The price is lower if you buy the switches with the case and select that bundle option.
Is there no chance of a change in the font on the case? I'd much prefer to orignal niz with the chinese characters than the really plain looking atom badge.
Yes. Please PM or email me your order id.
Is there no chance of a change in the font on the case? I'd much prefer to orignal niz with the chinese characters than the really plain looking atom badge.
Yes. Please PM or email me your order id.
I DMd you, also does the bluetooth bundle come with a battery?
Supplementary is for people that already own a plastic Atom68. It allows them to harvest the parts.
Also, on the pre-order page it says how long the GB is open for. 1/9
Glad to have a non-plastic EC board available, but I feel this is overpriced by about $60-80. First to market, competitive advantage, pent-up demand not considered, of course. I'm going to skip and hope that the price comes down to earth at some point.
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Glad to have a non-plastic EC board available, but I feel this is overpriced by about $60-80. First to market, competitive advantage, pent-up demand not considered, of course. I'm going to skip and hope that the price comes down to earth at some point.
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Glad to have a non-plastic EC board available, but I feel this is overpriced by about $60-80. First to market, competitive advantage, pent-up demand not considered, of course. I'm going to skip and hope that the price comes down to earth at some point.
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There are always cheaper options. There are more expensive ones as well (Norbatouch, Noxary XRF). The price tag of Atom68-Alu was determined by the made cost and the investment we've already made. What's your calculation that it's overpriced by about $ 60-80?
To achieve the seamless side that we want, we didn't use the regular and cheap solution that just adding a flat bottom plate. In that way, the case will be light and hollow. Instead, the bottom case is also milled from a large thick aluminum block and is crafted to just the inner space we need.
To achieve the vertical front and back walls that we want, the aluminum bars need to be re-adjusted for more times during the CNC milling, which significantly adds the costs.
To make Bluetooth possible in an aluminum case, we made new molds for the rubber feet.
To optimize the typing experience and sound, we made new molds for stabilizers.
You can't even find the features I mentioned in more expensive cases.
In fact, we've invested much more money than what we expect to earn in this Group buy. We are a for-profit company but we're willing to invest in advance. This keyboard is the first attempt for a new market from a capacitive keyboard company. If it cannot be supported, there won't be a time that "price comes down to earth at some point" at least from us.
Good luck with your hope.