Amount of mount points on the plate looks a bit concerning. But we’ll see :)
The reason I’m concerned is that I had a random KPRepublic HHKB case which had a similar “not sufficient” amount of mounting points.Amount of mount points on the plate looks a bit concerning. But we’ll see :)
i'm keyboard design dilettante, but i'd agree and would postulate that the side mounts may provide a bit of extra, non-uniform stiffness. not sure how much that would really affect the typing experience, though. either way, this looks nice and i'm interested in seeing how the proto comes out!
Interested!
Amount of mount points on the plate looks a bit concerning. But we’ll see :)
i'm keyboard design dilettante, but i'd agree and would postulate that the side mounts may provide a bit of extra, non-uniform stiffness. not sure how much that would really affect the typing experience, though. either way, this looks nice and i'm interested in seeing how the proto comes out!
Interested!
if you get boost to come out of whatever cave he hides in that's as good an endorsement as any
The reason I’m concerned is that I had a random KPRepublic HHKB case which had a similar “not sufficient” amount of mounting points.Amount of mount points on the plate looks a bit concerning. But we’ll see :)
i'm keyboard design dilettante, but i'd agree and would postulate that the side mounts may provide a bit of extra, non-uniform stiffness. not sure how much that would really affect the typing experience, though. either way, this looks nice and i'm interested in seeing how the proto comes out!
This resulted in corners of the plate being softer and bend into the inner side of the case, doing scratchy weird metal to metal sound.
cool looking plate, how does it work in practice?
Please consider adding white.
At a sub 300 price point this is a no brainer purchase
Interested!
if you get boost to come out of whatever cave he hides in that's as good an endorsement as any
:-X Forgot to ask about ISO on the IC
Please DO NOT do FCFS, people can’t keep up with the bots.
Would a raffle be a better way to release? Maybe a vote on how they should be released?
Please DO NOT do FCFS, people can’t keep up with the bots.
Would a raffle be a better way to release? Maybe a vote on how they should be released?
Yes. Please do a raffle. It's the fairest way, and allows more people to participate.
What would the limited quantity you're looking at and also would you offer more plate options like CF or FR4?
few questions and remarks...
will you have a prototype of both colors?
Would be nice to add a "G" at the bottom right or left corner. Looking at it top down doesn't give any special difference from any other HHKB. I think a lot of people like myself enjoy a small front logo.
Also, keeping it limited to 15 and already mentioning a second round with larger quantity... wouldn't it be best to just wait for round two for most people. It will be cheaper due to more quantity and likely fix any issues you have with round one. It seems like the first round is kinda a prototype round to get ready for round 2 aka the real release. I love this keeb but it just seems like a strange direction to go through.
few questions and remarks...
will you have a prototype of both colors?
Would be nice to add a "G" at the bottom right or left corner. Looking at it top down doesn't give any special difference from any other HHKB. I think a lot of people like myself enjoy a small front logo.
Also, keeping it limited to 15 and already mentioning a second round with larger quantity... wouldn't it be best to just wait for round two for most people. It will be cheaper due to more quantity and likely fix any issues you have with round one. It seems like the first round is kinda a prototype round to get ready for round 2 aka the real release. I love this keeb but it just seems like a strange direction to go through.
The prototype we're waiting on is in black as it was in production before the colours were picked. The second prototype will have both colours - one for the plate one for the case.
I've played with the idea of a logo on the corners but it never felt right, i'd like to keep it clean how it is now.
Keeping the batch small is just so I feel comfortable. A second round has only been an idea after having many people express their worry that they may miss out. It's a tough balancing act of keeping it something i can manage and having people not feel like they're missing out.
Well, looking at board name and your userpic I assume that origami unicorn will be the best logo for this board.Somewhere over USB port cutout.
You can use the same picture as on Laser keyset novelty, I guess.
Well, it fitted ok on GMK keycap and AFAIK molds are CNC machined, so with proper size end mill it is possible. However, it will make the price a bit higher.
That's the original origami unicorn used in GMK Laser, btw:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/JQO0uYC.jpg)
The inner chamfer looks a little large. Do you have any renders with keycaps? I'm curious to see if the inner chamfer exaggerates the appearance of the gap between the caps and the sides of the board.Its 7mm from the top of the plate to the top of the case. The inner chamfer is 1mm.
Man that looks exciting!
One quick question about the sides of the plate. Would that position allow the flex to occur somewhat evenly? Since the plate is not rectangular and mounting points don't align, as would occur for a hhkb style. I'm not knowledgeable about plate design but could you give methe reasoning behind those cuts and mounting points like why the sides are so narrow and sparse?
Thanks
PS That color is really pretty
Ahhh that makes sense. Comparing the updated design to the prototype I can somewhat see what you mean. I'm definitely curious to see how the updated design fares. Would you happen to have pics of the inside of the bottom piece? I was hoping to see what it looked like if you had the weight and stuff.Man that looks exciting!
One quick question about the sides of the plate. Would that position allow the flex to occur somewhat evenly? Since the plate is not rectangular and mounting points don't align, as would occur for a hhkb style. I'm not knowledgeable about plate design but could you give methe reasoning behind those cuts and mounting points like why the sides are so narrow and sparse?
Thanks
PS That color is really pretty
I've left the two side mounting point to sort of act as 'anchors', fearing without them the plate would have too much movement. They're centered to the whole plate and don't take into account the missing corners with the thought being you're still using the full height of the plate even without the corners. I've changed the cuts on the bottom row to allow the spacebar a better flex, and i've removed the outer edges on the corners because i don't think they're doing much at all based on the prototype.
Looks like a very nice project! Following for sure :)
Are the manufacturers also in the UK?
Looks like a very nice project! Following for sure :)
Are the manufacturers also in the UK?
The prototyping is being done in China at the moment, i've also been talking to manufacturers in the EU. I'd like to do it all the EU, just have to weigh up pricing at the moment.
Unfortunately i don't think it's going to be possible to keep the base kit price below $300 dollars either way. :(
Looks like a very nice project! Following for sure :)
Are the manufacturers also in the UK?
The prototyping is being done in China at the moment, i've also been talking to manufacturers in the EU. I'd like to do it all the EU, just have to weigh up pricing at the moment.
Unfortunately i don't think it's going to be possible to keep the base kit price below $300 dollars either way. :(
Looks like a very nice project! Following for sure :)
Are the manufacturers also in the UK?
The prototyping is being done in China at the moment, i've also been talking to manufacturers in the EU. I'd like to do it all the EU, just have to weigh up pricing at the moment.
Unfortunately i don't think it's going to be possible to keep the base kit price below $300 dollars either way. :(
Will the GB production units be shipped directly from China or from the UK?
Very nice design, so hard to find options like these with hot swap pcbs
Looks like a very nice project! Following for sure :)
Are the manufacturers also in the UK?
The prototyping is being done in China at the moment, i've also been talking to manufacturers in the EU. I'd like to do it all the EU, just have to weigh up pricing at the moment.
Unfortunately i don't think it's going to be possible to keep the base kit price below $300 dollars either way. :(
Will the GB production units be shipped directly from China or from the UK?
Hoping to get in on this as it is the only group buy from the UK and I love the board, so my shipping costs will be reduced as I'm also in the UK!
The colour of the prototype looks beautiful!I'm really pleased with how the colours came out. I think they work really well together. I definitely want a full grey one.
The colour of the prototype looks beautiful!I'm really pleased with how the colours came out. I think they work really well together. I definitely want a full grey one.
The colour of the prototype looks beautiful!I'm really pleased with how the colours came out. I think they work really well together. I definitely want a full grey one.
Really looking forward to the grey, as that's the one I'm hoping to purchase. Hopefully I'm able to get in on this, I've even bought a keycap set for it!
The colour of the prototype looks beautiful!I'm really pleased with how the colours came out. I think they work really well together. I definitely want a full grey one.
Really looking forward to the grey, as that's the one I'm hoping to purchase. Hopefully I'm able to get in on this, I've even bought a keycap set for it!
Nice! What set?
The colour of the prototype looks beautiful!I'm really pleased with how the colours came out. I think they work really well together. I definitely want a full grey one.
Really looking forward to the grey, as that's the one I'm hoping to purchase. Hopefully I'm able to get in on this, I've even bought a keycap set for it!
Nice! What set?
Modern Dolch 2 and I'm about to grab GMK Rouge because I think the contrast between grey/purpleish-pink will look nice!
Yo this keeb is beaut! Got my GMK Oblivion git base + hagoromo alphas ready!Yeah, GMK Oblivion will look great on the grey.
Typing test with Gateron black inks lubed with Krytox 205g0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13zkQQuMaFo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13zkQQuMaFo)Nice Royal Oak!
That's a really good color match for Dots.Typing test with Gateron black inks lubed with Krytox 205g0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13zkQQuMaFo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13zkQQuMaFo)Nice Royal Oak!
Omg its even better looking assembled! I dont even like GMK dots but on this keeb its amazing!
Sorry i should have mentioned that. This is with the sprung plate.Omg its even better looking assembled! I dont even like GMK dots but on this keeb its amazing!
Also, is this the spring plate in the video?
I'm not sure about the time zone at the moment. I want to make sure its up long enough that people in all time zones can enter.Small update about the raffle! https://gaff.works/newsWhat time and time zone on 10th are we talking about? GMT?
The raffle will be help on July 10th!
What's the fully-built weight?Its 1.6kg
Really beautiful board. Will this be Via compatible?Yes!
I'm so excited for Friday! Really hoping I'm able to get one as I've been following this for ages :D Probably going to be hundreds if not thousands of entries though when the word spreads closer to the time :(I'm sure you'll be one of the lucky one! Thanks for all the support!
the AP Royal Oak nearly stole the show for me until I paid attention to the thocc!:D
Beautiful board GLWS
That purple is hot!!!!In person its more blue than purple but it does show up in some pictures slightly purple.
I’ve joined, but didn’t get any confirmation on email. Is it intentional, or I did misspelled my email after 11 hours flight?You should get redirected to a success page but not get an email. I can check manually if you’re entered if you DM me your email.
My email is k***z.*a***r
Most were fulfilled though I remember Hannibal was doing another run for a different color in 2021. There are Gaff60 on the aftermarket though, below cost. Have a good one
Sorry to hear. Hopefully a DM to Hannible gets something back. Only thing I can offer is the email, hello@gaff.works Though not sure if the mailbox is still working.
Perhaps also chat with your CC provider(?) if you can get some sort of buyer protection. Best of luck with it.