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Alchemist Keyboards:
EXTRAS ARE NOW LIVE




Links:

AKB Website
AKB Discord
AKB Instagram


Group buy details:

OGR

* Price: $550/£442 ex.VAT
* Format: Raffle
* Date: Saturday May 28th - Saturday 4th June
* Units: 250
* Colourway options: Dolch & Blue/Grey
* Layout options: 7u bottom row (WKL) & 6.25u bottom row (WK)
* Website: https://www.alchemistkeyboards.com
* Estimated shipping timeline: Q3 2023
OGRN

* Price: $230/£185 ex.VAT
* Format: Open sale
* Date: Saturday May 28th - Closes once all OGR raffle spots are paid
* Units: Unlimited
* Colourway options: Dolch & Blue/Grey
* Website: https://www.alchemistkeyboards.com
* Estimated shipping timeline: Q3 2023
Extras:

OGR

* 5052 Aluminium plate: $35
* PC plate: $35
* CF plate: $30
* PCB: $50OGRN

* 5052 Aluminium plate: $25
* PC plate: $25
* CF plate: $15
* PCB: $30






Specs/features:


* Inspired by Cherry G81-3077/G80-0832
* 10° typing angle
* Full 6063 aluminium construction
* Bead-blasted and anodised finish
* Top mounted plate
* 21.5mm effective front height (with bumpons) - 14.5mm at front of nose
* QMK and VIA/VIAL-compatible USB-C PCBs
* LED indicators on caps lock, numlock on numpad
* Integrated cable aesthetic
* Bold, pronounced seam
* Period-authentic product stickers
* Is an absolute unit
* 2.9kg (6.5lbs) / Numpad 0.9kg (2lbs) [unbuilt]



Typing tests:
MoreLulzthax - Oil kings (stock springs, 205g0, deskeys films), TX stabs and plate foam
Lulzthax - Oil kings (stock springs, 205g0, deskeys films), TX stabs and plate foam
Koen - Tecsee Diamonds (70g TX long springs, 3204, deskeys films), TX stabs and no foam


Prototype photos:



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OGR kit contents:


* 1 x Top Case - 6063 Aluminium
* 1 x Bottom Case - 6063 Aluminium
* 1 x Accent - 6063 Aluminium
* 1 x Plate - Carbon fiber leaf spring
* 1 x Badge - 6063 Aluminium
* 1 x Solder PCB - Black FR4 with green solder mask
* 1 x EVA plate foam
* 4 x AKB Bumpons - Injection molded silicone
* 1 x Bottom sticker
* 10 x Torx button screw M3 x 6mm in A2 stainless steel (plate)
* 5 x Torx button screw M3 x 6mm in A2 stainless steel (accent)
* 6 x Torx button screw M3 x 12mm in A2 stainless steel (case)
* 2 x Torx countersunk screw M3 x 5mm in A2 stainless steel (badge)
* 1 x Instruction manual
OGRN kit contents:


* 1 x Top Case - 6063 Aluminium
* 1 x Bottom Case - 6063 Aluminium
* 1 x Accent - 6063 Aluminium
* 1 x Plate - Carbon fiber
* 1 x Badge - 6063 Aluminium
* 1 x Solder PCB - Black FR4 with green solder mask
* 1 x EVA plate foam
* 4 x AKB Bumpons - Injection molded silicone
* 1 x Bottom sticker
* 4 x Torx button screw M3 x 6mm in A2 stainless steel (plate)
* 4 x Torx button screw M3 x 6mm in A2 stainless steel (accent)
* 4 x Torx button screw M3 x 12mm in A2 stainless steel (case)
* 2 x Torx countersunk screw M3 x 5mm in A2 stainless steel (badge)

Layout Support:

Two tops will be available - one for 7u bottom row with dual 0.75u blockers, and one with a single small blocker for 6.25u support.



The OGR-N PCB has support for regular and southpaw configurations, as well as the option to have a full 1u setup. The plate available will support the regular and southpaw layouts, due to its reversible design.






Special Thanks:

* Blacksimon for running the OG Summer competition, and playing a crucial part in bringing this board to life. Without that kick up the arse I may not have caught the designing bug I have today.
* Martin for his excellent work on the PCB designs.
* Flexerman (FLX) for his crucial input with the board’s design and improvement.
* Koen for his beautiful photos of the prototype.
* Lulzthax for his great build stream.
* Laur for his excellent renders.
* ThereminGoat, Hot Trout, Lewis, BK, Archetype and countless others for their support throughout.

Pontus:
Amazing project! Nice to finally see a GB post

ankit:
Getting to hear how much time and effort was put into this project was pretty enlightening. Hopefully everything runs smoothly James!

Pyroo:
hell yea

severin:
So beautiful.

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