【IC】WIND X98 R2

[windlabs]

Hello, we are wind studio.
First of all, thanks for your all love and support on wind x98.Many people asked that if we will release wind x98 r2, a year later, we decided to start
wind x98 r2 group buy after this IC. Let us see what surprises we bring you this time on wind x98 r2.

1.Appearance
We add a new square logo on upper left corner,provide two different top case appearances for your choice. Those who like previous X logo also can
choose X logo shape case.





Front accent pieces are available in PC and brass material. PC material for those who want a CAPS indicator light.The light can adjust and turn off.
If you do not want caps light, you can choose to buy a brass front accent piece.


The weight is still brass material, and add X% design,hope we can provide you more prefect product in the future.


2.Add southpaw version
We consider max compatibility between normal version and southpaw version, except top case is not compatible,all others( foam kit, plate,foam) are compatible.
In short, if you buy normal keyboard kit and buy an extra southpaw top case, it can change to southpaw keyboard.
You can experience both normal and southpaw keyboard by replacing top case.



3.Structure



The wind x98 r2 still retains split pcb and plate to maintain consistent type feeling.We cancel previous flex cut pcb design, and increase thickness to 1.6mm,
also can brings better sound and feel experience.

The normal keyboard pcb is the same as southpaw keyboard pcb, available in wired hotswap pcb,bluetooth hotswap pcb with 3000mah battery ,soldered pcb.
For the hotswap pcb, without replace sockets, it can support stepped caps,7U, left shift split,ISO layout by changing the direction of switches.



Support top mount and gasket mount, 1.6mm no flex cut plate. Provide PC, FR4,Alu,Brass material.


4.Color choice
We keep previous white+pink color, grey+blue color, add new retro creamy white+brown color, all black, all white color and provide transparent case version.
X logo top case normal layout








X logo top case southpaw layout







Square logo top case normal layout







Square logo top case southpaw layout







5.More information
Group buy time: estimate on Jan,determined on GB
Group buy payment: No limited quantity and limited time, payment on our vendor list.
Case material:6063alu and transparent pc case
Case color: E-White+E-Pink(cataphoresis), E-White+E-White(cataphoresis), Creamy white(cataphoresis)+Brown 7584u(anodized),
Black+Black(anodized), Grey 416U+Blue 288U (anodized), Semitransparent(Acrylic)
Layout:65% + Numpad + F Row
Price: Wired $320, Bluetooth $335
Typing angle: 7°
Mount structure:: TOP mount and PCB gasket mount
PCB: 1.6mm no flex cut
Plate:1.5mm
Weight:2.5kg(except switches and keycap)
Shipping:3-6 months

Package include:
X98 keyboard case(top case/bottom case)
1.6mm No Flex Cut PCB Optional
1.5mm PC Plate
PC front accent piece
X PVD logo or Square logo
Foam kit（1mm poron + 2mm poron + 2mm hotswap foam + 0.5mm IXPE sheet + 3.5mm poron）
Gateron stabilizers set(6*2U, 1*6.25U)
Brass weight
User guide

Extra price:
Wired Hotswap PCB: $20/pcs
Bluetooth Hotswap PCB: $35/pcs
Soldered PCB: $20/pcs
Foam Kit: $10/pcs
PC Plate: $15/pcs
ALU Plate: $15/pcs
FR4 Plate: $15/pcs
Brass Plate: $25/pcs
PC Front Accent Piece: $10/pcs
Brass Front Accent piece: $10/pcs
X logo: $20/pcs
Square Logo: $20/pcs
Brass Weight: $35/pcs
X Shape logo Normal Top Upper Case: $65/pcs
Square Shape logo Normal Top Upper Case: $65/pcs
X Shape logo Southpaw Top Upper Case: $65/pcs
Square Shape logo Southpaw Top Upper Case: $65/pcs
Note: the top case do not include logo and accent piece

Check wind x98 r2 product link:
https://windstudio.store/collections/wind-x98-r2

Total in all, compared with wind x98 r1, the wind x98 r2 add square logo top case, southpaw version available(southpaw pcb is the same as normal pcb),
color difference, transparent case available, CAPS indicator light pc front accent piece available, the x% weight design,
1.2mm pcb flex cut pcb change to 1.6mm no flex cut pcb.Since consider the compatible between normal and southpaw layout, so need to change internal dimensions,
all parts of wind x98 r2 is not compatible with wind x98 r1.

There will be review video before gb, join our discord and discuss anything!
Discord：https://discord.gg/DhpytJTy7c

[khoathanh2807]

1.6mm non flex-cut PCB + top-mount + non flex-cut Brass plate
-> Perfect (for someone prefer lacky sound profile and stiff typing expperience like me)

the amount of flex-cut on the first version of this keyboard is crazyyy, thanks for changing it

[SageCrowDesign]

Always cool to see more southpaw cases!

[Rob27shred]

NGL, the southpaw version is pretty sweet. Good pricing too! Might have to grab one this time around!

[Kiririn]

It's awesome that a southpaw version was added for R2. I may have to pick one up now as work board now that there are no flex cuts.

[FlashBombGod]

I hope that you will consider adding more colorways, as well as the option to select either a flex-cut or non flex-cut PCB. Part of what drew me to the R1 Wind X98 was in fact the flexible and soft typing experience, and it did not disappoint! Perhaps for the flex-cut PCB, you can do flex-cuts similar to the ones on the X65 or Wind X in order to not mute the sound as much.

As for the colorways, I hope that more options will be available just like the Wind X R2 offered. At the very least, add some more bold colors like Yellow or Orange. Even if this message isn't seen, at least it is out there. I have been eagerly awaiting this keyboard for some time and really hope these options will be made available.