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[GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard (100% delivered and GB Closed)
« on: Thu, 01 November 2018, 14:07:09 »
Update 2:
The GB is now full and production is progressing for the newer test parts.

Production is also booked for the full run. I will update here when there is more news

Update 1:

Album of all the renders made so far


Update with answered questions:

As of 21st November there are 2 PC units and 3 Aluminium units left available.

Custom QMK PCB (click to see the KLE)

Split backspace is supported on both the PCB and the ANSI plate.
PCB is a mini-USB connector

ANSI plate is being made in aluminium, polycarbonate and brass. ISO only in brass due to the lower order qty.

I've decided to limit the time period left so that the process can be kicked off well in advance of Christmas shutdowns. That being said I'm imposing a time limit of two weeks from today for orders to complete. There's a mere 5 units left so don't miss out if you're interested. The buy will be going ahead regardless at this point and I'm looking forward to the final results.

At the moment there is a trial running with the factory to ensure the standards are excellent. I will be working closely with them to make sure the product is the best it can be!

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Hello GeekHack and welcome to the Aanzee GB by Westfoxtrot!

After the positive feedback recieved I'm delighted to share the start of the GB for the aanzee designed by westfoxtrot.

Here's the link to the IC

Here's a link to an album of renders

The buy is structured as follows:

25 units in Aluminium
10 units in Polycarbonate

Features of the board:
  • 5° typing angle
  • 7-9mm sloped high profile
  • sandwich mount
  • sandblasted brass weight (numbered)
  • Choice of 7 custom colours for all aluminium parts
  • CNC Machined Plate
  • 19mm height at front of board
  • Custom QMK PCB (click to see the KLE)

List of Colours(click here for images):
  • Charcoal
  • Aubergine
  • Olivia
  • Ocean
  • Royal Green
  • Anthracite
  • Tuscany Yellow

Pricing is as follows:
  • €385 (~$440) for the kit, this includes everything you need except for switches and keycaps
  • €65 (~$75) for an additional plate
  • €40 (~$45) for an additional PCB
  • €22 (~$25) for an additional nameplate

Finish on all parts is all follows and is included in the price:
  • Aluminium parts: beadblasted and anodised in your choice of colour
  • Polycarbonate parts: Sandblasted
  • Brass parts: sandblasted
  • Brass plates: optionally black plated

Click here to visit the store page to see the listings and buy your keyboard

Final link for the spreadsheet where Max will keep details about the orders so far

The buy will finish once all the spots are taken.
Once the orders are all confirmed I will place the order with the manufacturer and we expect to have all units ship out from them by the beginning of March 2019, shipping will then be handled by myself and @westfoxtrot.

Please feel free to PM westfoxtrot or comment here with any questions

Thanks for the support!

Jae & Max
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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 01 November 2018, 15:24:56 »
Approved!
Very busy with studies atm.

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 01 November 2018, 15:42:14 »
In. Glad to see it live! Aroused.

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 01 November 2018, 15:45:48 »
In. Glad to see it live! Aroused.

quite the compliment  ;D

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 01 November 2018, 15:50:20 »
Thanks for the approval sig and for the help Jae!

feel free to message me directly anyone :-)

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 01 November 2018, 15:58:06 »
great to see it become a thing! Can't wait for mine

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 01 November 2018, 18:35:27 »
how much would the shipping be? I might be too dumb to read but I can't find anything.

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 01 November 2018, 21:27:27 »
how much would the shipping be? I might be too dumb to read but I can't find anything.

When I put my order in and calculated shipping to Canada it said $0 so I'm guessing none?

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 01 November 2018, 23:45:01 »
great to see it become a thing! Can't wait for mine

Looking forward to mine aswell (and our double buildstream too ;) )

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 02 November 2018, 01:42:39 »
how much would the shipping be? I might be too dumb to read but I can't find anything.

I knew there was something I forgot! Sorry my fault for being dumb, I'm going to do shipping when I have the boards in hand so I can calculate them exactly but it should be around €40 (~$50) for the US, and around €20 (~$25) in europe.

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 02 November 2018, 05:56:25 »
Bye bye money! ;D

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 02 November 2018, 06:28:54 »
Bye bye money! ;D


I know - I'm tempted to order a second one... Polycarb and Alu...

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #12 on: Sat, 03 November 2018, 05:32:02 »
Thanks for all the support so far everyone!

Currently at 15/25 for the aluminium boards and 4/10 for the polycarbonate  :eek:

I'm already talking with the manufacturer about getting the production slot confirmed  :thumb:

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 03 November 2018, 05:49:08 »
Thanks for all the support so far everyone!

Currently at 15/25 for the aluminium boards and 4/10 for the polycarbonate  :eek:

I'm already talking with the manufacturer about getting the production slot confirmed  :thumb:


Great work!! Really excited for this one :)


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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #14 on: Sun, 04 November 2018, 08:30:27 »
Does the pcb support underglow for the polycarb?

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #15 on: Sun, 04 November 2018, 09:16:58 »
Does the pcb support underglow for the polycarb?


I’ve asked Westfoxtrot to confirm but as far as I know the pads are there but without the underglow LEDs soldered on.

I’ll confirm back when Westfoxtrot lets me know


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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #16 on: Sun, 04 November 2018, 09:48:58 »
Grabbed a spot for an Olivia!

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #17 on: Sun, 04 November 2018, 09:49:51 »
Does the pcb support underglow for the polycarb?


I’ve asked Westfoxtrot to confirm but as far as I know the pads are there but without the underglow LEDs soldered on.

I’ll confirm back when Westfoxtrot lets me know


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Confirmed just pads - no LEDs but the support is on the pcb and in the QMK files


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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #18 on: Sun, 04 November 2018, 09:50:05 »
Grabbed a spot for an Olivia!


Excellent!!!


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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #19 on: Sun, 04 November 2018, 11:35:02 »
I would like the change my weight number if I can. I sent a message through the Cable Car Designs contact page, but would a PM here be better?

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #20 on: Sun, 04 November 2018, 11:46:12 »
I would like the change my weight number if I can. I sent a message through the Cable Car Designs contact page, but would a PM here be better?
PM west foxtrot directly is the best way :)


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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #21 on: Sun, 04 November 2018, 11:57:39 »
I would like the change my weight number if I can. I sent a message through the Cable Car Designs contact page, but would a PM here be better?
PM west foxtrot directly is the best way :)


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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #22 on: Sun, 04 November 2018, 13:23:23 »
Apparently my contact form isn't working :-/

please feel free to PM here for any questions and I'll get back to you ASAP

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #23 on: Sun, 04 November 2018, 21:30:25 »
Does the pcb support underglow for the polycarb?


I’ve asked Westfoxtrot to confirm but as far as I know the pads are there but without the underglow LEDs soldered on.

I’ll confirm back when Westfoxtrot lets me know


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Confirmed just pads - no LEDs but the support is on the pcb and in the QMK files


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Any idea on the placement of the pads?

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #24 on: Mon, 05 November 2018, 02:09:02 »
I'll get the information from the PCB designer and include it here later on.

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #25 on: Thu, 08 November 2018, 13:05:07 »
Is there any chance of hotswap? And also what is the cumulative weight of the plates?

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #26 on: Thu, 08 November 2018, 14:21:51 »
Is the final weight design the one on the left or right from the IC?


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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #27 on: Thu, 08 November 2018, 14:22:41 »
Is the final weight design the one on the left or right from the IC?


The one on the left is the final design. The one on the right is the real prototype


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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #28 on: Thu, 08 November 2018, 14:36:54 »
Is there any chance of hotswap? And also what is the cumulative weight of the plates?

No to hotswap.

Plate: ~267g in brass
Top: ~137.5g in alu, ~62g in PC
Base: ~610g in alu, ~280g in PC
Weight: ~450g

Alu unbuilt: ~1.5kg
PC unbuilt: ~1.05kg

For reference my prototype (PC) weighs: 1.45 kg built

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #29 on: Thu, 08 November 2018, 16:14:38 »
very cute board
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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #30 on: Fri, 09 November 2018, 03:30:54 »
Thanks so much to everyone for all the support so far.

Currently at 6/10 on the polycarbonate variant and 17/25 for the aluminium.

Production slot is now reserved! :-D
« Last Edit: Fri, 09 November 2018, 04:05:16 by westfoxtrot »

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #31 on: Fri, 09 November 2018, 04:27:39 »
My interest for custom mechanical keyboards started 3 months ago and have been researching almost everyday. Entered my first group buy for a case in September, got impatient and currently building a tofu lol. I’m kinda thinking I want this too lmao, my lady is gonna kill me. Why y’all do this to me :))

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #32 on: Fri, 09 November 2018, 04:41:55 »
My interest for custom mechanical keyboards started 3 months ago and have been researching almost everyday. Entered my first group buy for a case in September, got impatient and currently building a tofu lol. I’m kinda thinking I want this too lmao, my lady is gonna kill me. Why y’all do this to me :))

Buy her one! Or build her one!
Then maybe she won't kill you ;)

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #33 on: Fri, 09 November 2018, 04:52:36 »
My interest for custom mechanical keyboards started 3 months ago and have been researching almost everyday. Entered my first group buy for a case in September, got impatient and currently building a tofu lol. I’m kinda thinking I want this too lmao, my lady is gonna kill me. Why y’all do this to me :))


Do it!! After using the proto I can’t wait to finally get my hands on one permanently! (Typing vid of the polycarb proto is on my youtube btw )


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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #34 on: Fri, 09 November 2018, 09:55:16 »
Any chance of a weight without the logo?

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 09 November 2018, 11:55:44 »
I'm only going to make them with the logo

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« Reply #36 on: Sat, 10 November 2018, 05:21:00 »
Nice.

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #37 on: Tue, 13 November 2018, 05:58:52 »
Wanted to update the thread here with some really nice new renders  ;D



aanzee in polycarbonate

Jaekeebs sound test of the proto:
« Last Edit: Tue, 13 November 2018, 06:11:04 by westfoxtrot »

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #38 on: Tue, 13 November 2018, 08:39:49 »
You finally got me in. Can't wait to polish that sweet sweet brass aanzee nameplate.
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« Reply #39 on: Tue, 13 November 2018, 11:59:50 »
You finally got me in. Can't wait to polish that sweet sweet brass aanzee nameplate.

glad to have you :thumb:

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #40 on: Tue, 13 November 2018, 14:54:55 »
Dang those renders look good, I hope the PC plate will sound good with V2 Zealios in there!

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #41 on: Tue, 13 November 2018, 14:58:05 »
Just to confirm, it's split backspace compatible, right?

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« Reply #42 on: Wed, 14 November 2018, 01:39:53 »
Just to confirm, it's split backspace compatible, right?

the ANSI plate is, the PCB supports it too  :thumb:

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« Reply #43 on: Wed, 14 November 2018, 14:33:58 »
Hi, I've ordered one of the PCBs and I'm wondering if it's USB mini or type C.

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« Reply #44 on: Wed, 14 November 2018, 15:26:20 »
Hi, I've ordered one of the PCBs and I'm wondering if it's USB mini or type C.

it's USB mini

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #45 on: Fri, 16 November 2018, 04:19:27 »
custom Olivia colour  :eek:


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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #46 on: Fri, 16 November 2018, 04:25:57 »
custom Olivia colour  :eek:

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That looks great. Now do one in Aubergine!!

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #47 on: Tue, 20 November 2018, 23:13:36 »
Are the weights already pre-made hence the fixed numbers?

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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #48 on: Wed, 21 November 2018, 04:45:05 »
Can we see the design of the ISO plate ?
Which PCB is used ? I didn't find this info.
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Re: [GB] aanzee Custom 65% Keyboard
« Reply #49 on: Wed, 21 November 2018, 06:34:46 »
Are the weights already pre-made hence the fixed numbers?

Not pre-made just limited in terms of numbers


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