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[GB] AS65 by Answer Studio - Top mount for all
« on: Wed, 19 April 2023, 14:28:10 »
AS65 BY ANSWER STUDIO
Probably the only entry-level keyboard that supports both top mounting style and Bluetooth, and also looks good, feels good.


=== GROUP BUY ===
Time: 19/4/2023 - 27/4/2023
Fulfillment: Mid May 2023
Shipping: Worldwide
Price: $155
Order via https://iconlabsofficial.com/product/gb-as65-by-answer-studio-the-entry-level-top-mount-board/

Answer Studio is a new and promising design studio that dedicates in creating boards that does not break your bank and sounds/feels really good when typing. After the success of Answer67, Uchen the designer has implemented a different internal and external design that allows a more versatile configuration and a more unique-looking aesthetics.
Coming in with 5 color options, the AS65 is packed with features:
  • 65% layout with accent badge 
  • 2 modes: wired and wireless (BLE 5.0)
  • Mounting style: Top mount (10 mounting points) & gasket mount (socks)
  • 1.6mm PCB with flex cut
  • Supports ANSI layout, south-facing switches, VIA/QMK keymap
  • Poron case foam, poron plate foam, ixpe switch foam
  • Plate: default FR4 (gasket mount) and selective Copper/Aluminum/Carbon Fiber (top mount)
=== MOUNTING STYLES ===
Top-mount


Gasket-mount

=== MORE SPECS ===
Material: CNC 6061 Aluminum 
Front height: 19mm
Typing angle: 6.5 degree
Accent badge and external weight are made of Aluminum 6061
Total weight: 1.1kg (2.4 lbs) unbuilt
No LEDs
Included 2500 mAh battery
Included stabilizers

=== 5 COLORS ===






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Re: [GB] AS65 by Answer Studio - Top mount for all
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 20 April 2023, 10:08:27 »
Approved :thumb:

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Re: [GB] AS65 by Answer Studio - Top mount for all
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 20 April 2023, 18:04:19 »
hmm fixed 6.25U, no stepped cap, flex cut pcb, that's big L

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Re: [GB] AS65 by Answer Studio - Top mount for all
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 20 April 2023, 21:25:22 »
Ya, this is a bit of pity. But for this entry-level segment, standard ANSI is fine I guess