Hey guys! Just dropping a quick IC here for the new KiwiKeebs Macro!

EDIT:A few photos of the purple anodised prototype cases here: https://imgur.com/a/5GqoQQ4

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https://forms.gle/79xVBEc19qF4JEyAA

WHAT IS IT?

This is the newest version of the KiwiKeebs MacroBoard kit, but we’ve made a few changes.

It’s a 6 key hotswap macro board with rotary encoder sporting a solid CNC aluminium case and chunky knob - with USB-C!

THE PCB

Soldering a pro micro or USB-C counterpart was fiddly for new users, we designed this new PCB to have all these components integrated.

The only components that require soldering this time around are the 6 hotswap sockets and the rotary encoder which is a much simpler task for someone new to this hobby. I will also offer an assembly service for a small fee for anyone who isn’t confident.

The board will come pre-flashed with VIAL and be both QMK and VIA compatible so you can start customising right away! Note: QMK and VIA don’t currently support rotary encoders but you can custom compile firmware to change this functionality, this is also why I am pre-flashing and encouraging the use of VIAL to make this easier.

THE CASE & KNOB

Both the case and knob are made from CNC aluminium manufactured and anodised here in the UK. For the moment the plan is to run with:

Black (Anodised)
Purple (Anodised)
E-White

E-White is more difficult for me to get made so it will depend on the IC and MOQ as to if this is possible!

WHAT DO I GET?

* 1 x Aluminium Case
* 1 x Aluminium Knob
* 1 x Rotary Encoder
* 6 x Kailh hot swap sockets
* 1 x PCB
* 1 x FR4 Plate
* 1 x KiwiKeebs Sticker
* Screws & fittings

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to source your own 6 x Cherry MX switches, keycaps and USB-C cable.

PRICING

The full kit will come in cheaper than the V1 at £73 + Shipping providing MOQ is hit!

PLEASE NOTE: If you require a specific carrier for your country because of COVID please message after ordering and I can quote you the extra needed.

SHIPPING TIME?

I tentatively want to ship these in Q3, but Q4 is a more realistic goal!


If you want to check out the V1 macro and the 3D printed kits they are still visible on the site! https://kiwikeebs.co.uk

Looks pretty cool. features are nice too. Hopefully the price is decent enough

Pleased to see this up! An opportunity for me to get one in aluminium. Although I love my 3DP v1, there's nothing like a cold metal dial!

Really interested to see how VIA/VIAL goes. Let me know if you need me to test any firmware.

Awesome, glad this came as missed out on the V1!

Very nice! I would like to see this in some other case materials as well, maybe PC, or all brass . Good luck!

Haha you know I have been daydreaming about this, maybe another lil run / case only run in the future

Oh and thanks!

Looks good.  Are Poly or ABS cases planned?

Looks good.  Are Poly or ABS cases planned?

Not for the GB but I am exploring options for future case drops!

Very interested.

VIAL working great on my BNR1 Binepad!
Recommended for rotary encoder programming.

The IC mentions a build service, but also says hotswap. Will soldering be required?

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Quote from: g_hack_it on Sat, 10 July 2021, 14:37:38

The IC mentions a build service, but also says hotswap. Will soldering be required?

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So the kit will need the 6 hotswap sockets and the rotary encoder soldering.

It is a really simple solder job but I will also include a build server for a small fee and it will arrive assembled

Thanks for clarifying!

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