Crin Hi Geekhack, I'm Bachoo. I've made a rectangle. Please consider, and thank you for taking time out of your day to take a look.
IC Thread
Bachoo Discord
Group Buy InformationThe group buy will begin on:
Cannonkeys - December 18th @ 11am EST https://hype.cannonkeys.com/Deskhero - December 18th mykeyboard.eu - December 18th iLumkb - December 18thprototypist - December 18thDailyClack - December 18thExtra addons will be available for the whole duration even if the base kits sell out sooner.
There will be
300 units TOTAL.
This will be a
RAFFLE FORMAT for the majority of the vendors,
Cannonkeys is using their own checkout system for this buy (
https://docs.cannonkeys.com/raffle-queue/).
Prototypist will be doing FCFS and for the first few minutes it will be region locked. The raffle once it begins will stay open for
1 WEEK.
PRICING (USD)Base kit - $395 + shipping
The base kit includes:
-Case top (WK or WKL) and bottom (Anodized Aluminum -- Black, Rose Gold, Wine Red, Navy)
-Plate (Anodized aluminum - Silver)
-PCB (Designed by Aeternus, QMK/VIA compatible,
SOLDER ONLY)
-UDB with JST cable
-All screws needed to assemble the keyboard
-Bumpons
-Hard carrying case
EXTRA PARTSPCB (No UDB) - $50
Aluminum Plate (5052 Anodized Silver) - $50
Polycarbonate Plate (Sandblasted) - $50
Carbon Fiber Plate - $50
Daughterboard + JST Cable - $6
Extra feet - $4
VENDORSCannonkeys- US, Central & South America
Deskhero - Canada
Prototypist - UK
Mykeyboard.eu - Europe
iLumkb - SEA/Asia
DailyClack - Australia
TIMELINEThe current ETA of fulfillment is
~Q4 2022This is subject to change as the unexpected can always happen.
I will keep everyone up to date on the status of things as we go.
That said, if you have questions please consider joining my discord server, as I tend to post new information there before I can get to GH because it's a bit easier.
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CASE SPECS- Case: 6063 Alu
- Colors: Black, Rose Gold, Wine Red, Navy
- Layout: FRLTKL OR WKLFRLTKL
- Typing angle: 7°
- Width: 362.23mm
- Height: 20.53mm (front), 34.7mm (back)
- Weight: Approximately 1.519kg, depending on configuration
- Plate mounting style: Top Mount
Click to view renders of color options:More
If you're not a fan of the flower design, you will have an option to remove it.
PCB INFOThe PCB for this kit was designed by Aeternus
ARM MCU, STM32 based
QMK/VIA compatibility
ESD protection
Daughterboard: Unified C3 (USB C – Centered)
No hotswap availNote: Underglow is not supported as all units will be aluminum
Plate files will be released once the GB is completed for anyone who wants other materials
PROTOTYPESI have made some changes from the proto I have vs the final production board, the changes made are purely aesthetic (flower size adjustment). I will also be sending my v2 prototypes to these streamers:
- Blacksimon
- Shoobs
- Alexotos
- Lulzthax
Here is a typing test of the v1 proto for those that are interested: Here are some photos of the v2 prototype, please note that there are small aesthetic changes that I've made since this proto.
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For updates, continue to follow this thread or join my discord server: https://discord.gg/D4a3anRSPECIAL THANKSMy vendors for taking this project on!
Cardinal for designing the engraving, you always do great work bro.
Taylor/Aeternus for designing the pcb like always, wizardry.
Snomo for design input and bouncing ideas off of
Nathanalphaman for existing
