[IC] SPACE65 custom 65% keyboard【Update the new prototype】

[child]

And I just want to consult you how the split spaces are arranged？

The boards I've seen usually allowed both 2.25/1.25/2.75 and 2.75/1.25/2.25.  I personally would prefer 2.25/2.75/1.25

Frankly I think it's fine if you choose whatever layout is easier for you to implement.

[Darknight00z]

Well, I know what you mean. PCB supports split backspace.

Thank you for the clarification

[AlcoholEnthusiast]

I doubt this is in the cards, but is there a chance of getting a board without the blocker so that we can have a setup like this



I love 65% boards, but for some reason blockers really bother me. I'm happy to get my own PCB/Plate, but it wouldn't work unless a board without blockers was available.

[Poesjuh]

65% without blocker is so 2017. Plenty of keyboard that are like that, let us blocker lovers have our blocker


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[AlcoholEnthusiast]

Not saying dont have it, just saying have it be an option. Idk why I just can't get on board with them. I really like this board so I would get it anyway, but it would be nice to have the option.

[AIRPOTTER]

And I just want to consult you how the split spaces are arranged？

The boards I've seen usually allowed both 2.25/1.25/2.75 and 2.75/1.25/2.25.  I personally would prefer 2.25/2.75/1.25

Frankly I think it's fine if you choose whatever layout is easier for you to implement.

Ah, I should be compatible both layouts in Space65.

[oldcat]

Can’t wait for the space65

Super unique and will be a great addition to my 65% collection

[pcire]

n00b here, if I wanted to get keycaps from here https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-mt3-godspeed-custom-keycap-set?mode=guest_open for this board to support split backspace and split space bar, what kits would I need to get?

[8six753o9]

n00b here, if I wanted to get keycaps from here https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mito-mt3-godspeed-custom-keycap-set?mode=guest_open for this board to support split backspace and split space bar, what kits would I need to get?

Alpha (choose 1 of 4) + Modifier (choose 1 of 4)+ Split Spacebar

[moltenmuffins]

I doubt this is in the cards, but is there a chance of getting a board without the blocker so that we can have a setup like this

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I love 65% boards, but for some reason blockers really bother me. I'm happy to get my own PCB/Plate, but it wouldn't work unless a board without blockers was available.

Same here! Any word on this?

[mast3rwanderer]

I doubt this is in the cards, but is there a chance of getting a board without the blocker so that we can have a setup like this

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I love 65% boards, but for some reason blockers really bother me. I'm happy to get my own PCB/Plate, but it wouldn't work unless a board without blockers was available.

Same here! Any word on this?

I too would have interest in the non-blocker version.

[maximize]

I would be 100% in for this. pls give keyboard. 

[toddwardz]

Great looking setup, what's the cost?

[maximize]

From reddit (u/Graystudio): "225 dollars is the kit price（case，pcb，plate，light bar，nameplate and other accessories)"
This could certainly change by the time the GB comes around.

[Porthos]

I want to get dsa mystery, which sets would I need to cover this?

[oldcat]

I want to get dsa mystery, which sets would I need to cover this?

The only special key is the 1.75u right shift. DSA is uniform so its easier to cover 65%

[Oni74]

From reddit (u/Graystudio): "225 dollars is the kit price（case，pcb，plate，light bar，nameplate and other accessories)"
This could certainly change by the time the GB comes around.

Let's hope not! I would really like this to stay under $250 ballpark.

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[sosatran]

Definitely in for this once the group buy goes live! One question though, what cable is that in your pictures? Where can I buy one like that? I must have it.

[ninjacore]

Any pics of this with cherry profile caps?

[Abec13]

Would also like to see something like this. I like SA but not on this, I don't think.

[mudcakehoney]

Definitely in for this once the group buy goes live! One question though, what cable is that in your pictures? Where can I buy one like that? I must have it.

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It looks like a YARBO cable or one just like it

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=532972063123

[AIRPOTTER]

Update some hand polished space65
 

[AIRPOTTER]

I doubt this is in the cards, but is there a chance of getting a board without the blocker so that we can have a setup like this

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I love 65% boards, but for some reason blockers really bother me. I'm happy to get my own PCB/Plate, but it wouldn't work unless a board without blockers was available.

I doubt this is in the cards, but is there a chance of getting a board without the blocker so that we can have a setup like this

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I love 65% boards, but for some reason blockers really bother me. I'm happy to get my own PCB/Plate, but it wouldn't work unless a board without blockers was available.

Same here! Any word on this?

I too would have interest in the non-blocker version.

I doubt this is in the cards, but is there a chance of getting a board without the blocker so that we can have a setup like this

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I love 65% boards, but for some reason blockers really bother me. I'm happy to get my own PCB/Plate, but it wouldn't work unless a board without blockers was available.

Same here! Any word on this?

Sorry,Idecided  make with blocker...and no noblocker version.

[AIRPOTTER]

Definitely in for this once the group buy goes live! One question though, what cable is that in your pictures? Where can I buy one like that? I must have it.

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It looks like a YARBO cable or one just like it

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=532972063123

Right! That's it

[AIRPOTTER]

Any pics of this with cherry profile caps?

In a few days, I will update the shell with the second proofing.

[AIRPOTTER]

Hi, everyone.
  I'll show a new design of 65% keyboards：SPACE65 .
Here is a short IC form of SPACE65，Thank you for your reply： https://goo.gl/forms/9vWFF0DgV4knsqQ92
Discord：https://discord.gg/ckeXNRr
Space65 is inspired by two great feats of my mind in 1977: Apple II Computer and Voyager 1.
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In appearance, I want to design an ancient and modern keyboard.At the same time, it must be very distinctive.

Now I have completed the design, and below are some details of my design.

On the top side of space65, I followed the wide sides and the concave design of Apple II`s keyboard  (Details on the left and right sides).
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On the bottom, I want to design as concise and smooth as possible and have characteristics.So I made an asymmetrical design on both sides.
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On the back, I designed a nameplate that almost runs through the whole keyboard. And there is a convenient wing to pick up it.
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And a RGB LED light strip on the left side(Made of acrylic by CNC).
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I am a little worried the overall effect is not perfect, so I quickly completed the proofing to test the effect of SPACE 65(Especially the effect of RGB).

But after receiving the sample, I found a very obvious mistake.
Its about logo，I want is the concave effect by laser（reference render）.
Then I got the keyboard，I found its the white mark of laser carving.
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LIGHT STRIP:

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BOTTOM CASE：

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NAMEPLATE：

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The effect of switchs：

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However, the overall effect seemed to be good enough...
So，now it deeply troubled me, I am struggling which looks better(about the white mark of laser carving or Depth of carving).

In a few days, I will proofread again,then compare the two effects.

Other details：
Case material：Anodized Aluminum 6061
Plate：Carbon fibre.
Angle：5 degrees
PCB：Bootmapper；two RGB LED light bars；Switch LED Position：South
Colors:  Black , Silver, Gray, Blue, Red（Up to now）


What do you suggest for SPACE65? So hope you could provide it to me, and then we can better finish the design of SPACE 65.

Sorry, everyone, for I replied so late.
I looked carefully at the IC form，a total of 196 votes were received.

About firmware, QMK has a high degree of selectivity.

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After negotiating with my partners, we decided to use the firmware of QMK.

About logo，more like CNC（Probably the samples will come out next week. Then we can compare the effect.
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AND on the choice of whether to split the space bar. The result is really troubling me....

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Update some hand polished space65
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[MikeTheTiger]

 

[AlcoholEnthusiast]

Looks really good man

[AIRPOTTER]

Looks really good man

Thks!

[AlcoholEnthusiast]

Are you still planning on offering a version with a brass plate for extra?

[AIRPOTTER]

Are you still planning on offering a version with a brass plate for extra?

Well, I should provide extra brass nameplates and plate as an option.

[oldcat]

Are you still planning on offering a version with a brass plate for extra?

Well, I should provide extra brass nameplates and plate as an option.

Amazing, just waiting for the GB to start.

[AIRPOTTER]

Thank you, man! 

[Jaxxstatic]

Are you still planning on offering a version with a brass plate for extra?

Well, I should provide extra brass nameplates and plate as an option.

Amazing, just waiting for the GB to start.

This GB and the Prelude 40% are definites for me, too. Excited!

[moltenmuffins]

Sorry,Idecided  make with blocker...and no noblocker version.

That's fine, thanks for getting back to us on it either way! Looking forward to the GB!

[SolidCactus]

The hand polished Space65 looks awesome!

Can't wait for the GB to start 

[SlamMakanen]

Will this support ISO layout?


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[mkarlsson]

Will this support ISO layout?


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The plate on the third picture seems it supports it... but a confirmation would be nice, also interested.

[krey]

OMG i want a polished.

[realxmlforce]

 liked it too. Someday I will hopefully have a board with a nice chrome finish.

[Oni74]

I am definitely leaning closer to definitely getting it than I was before.

Any chance PCB could be USB-C + Hot-swappable switches?

Was this addressed by op?

Would like an option for a PCB with:
- South facing hot swap
- usb-c
- smd LED
- standard layout


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[breckstar]

I am definitely leaning closer to definitely getting it than I was before.

Any chance PCB could be USB-C + Hot-swappable switches?

Was this addressed by op?

Would like an option for a PCB with:
- South facing hot swap
- usb-c
- smd LED
- standard layout


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From OP:

I think it has 4/4 of those things are on this PCB. I could be wrong but that looks like a USB C footprint. It's got south LEDs. It has a standard layout. SMD LEDs for the top and side cut outs.

I doubt we will see hot swap as that limits the layout which in turn limits the amount of participants. Hot swap hybrid is definitely possible but have yet to see it be done. What I mean by hybrid is hot swap alphas and numbers and layout locked keys: tab, right shift, arrow keys, column 16 (far right column). This gives the majority of the board hot swap ability but still allows for every layout to be done on one PCB and one plate. Just reduces the overall amount of soldering.

[oldcat]

Update some hand polished space65
 

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Oh my lord

[AIRPOTTER]

I am definitely leaning closer to definitely getting it than I was before.

Any chance PCB could be USB-C + Hot-swappable switches?

Was this addressed by op?

Would like an option for a PCB with:

I am definitely leaning closer to definitely getting it than I was before.

Any chance PCB could be USB-C + Hot-swappable switches?

Was this addressed by op?

Would like an option for a PCB with:
- South facing hot swap
- usb-c
- smd LED
- standard layout


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I think it has 4/4 of those things are on this PCB. I could be wrong but that looks like a USB C footprint. It's got south LEDs. It has a standard layout. SMD LEDs for the top and side cut outs.

I doubt we will see hot swap as that limits the layout which in turn limits the amount of participants. Hot swap hybrid is definitely possible but have yet to see it be done. What I mean by hybrid is hot swap alphas and numbers and layout locked keys: tab, right shift, arrow keys, column 16 (far right column). This gives the majority of the board hot swap ability but still allows for every layout to be done on one PCB and one plate. Just reduces the overall amount of soldering.

I am definitely leaning closer to definitely getting it than I was before.

Any chance PCB could be USB-C + Hot-swappable switches?

Was this addressed by op?

Would like an option for a PCB with:
- South facing hot swap
- usb-c
- smd LED
- standard layout


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Ah，its south facing，but not hot swap.Because if have hotswap, there is no way to make compatible keys.
It is the usb-c interface；smd LED &standard layout all ok.

[Darknight00z]

Any confirmation on the pricing?

[breckstar]

Any confirmation on the pricing?

On page 2, OP states original price around $225 without PayPal and express charges (shipping?). Hopefully it stays around there but I would wager that the hand polished will cost a premium.

[AIRPOTTER]

225 dollars.

[ninjacore]

I feel like not having a brass weight to mimic the golden record is a missed opportunity with this board :-/

[Oni74]

I am definitely leaning closer to definitely getting it than I was before.

Any chance PCB could be USB-C + Hot-swappable switches?

Was this addressed by op?

Would like an option for a PCB with:

I am definitely leaning closer to definitely getting it than I was before.

Any chance PCB could be USB-C + Hot-swappable switches?

Was this addressed by op?

Would like an option for a PCB with:
- South facing hot swap
- usb-c
- smd LED
- standard layout


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From OP:

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I think it has 4/4 of those things are on this PCB. I could be wrong but that looks like a USB C footprint. It's got south LEDs. It has a standard layout. SMD LEDs for the top and side cut outs.

I doubt we will see hot swap as that limits the layout which in turn limits the amount of participants. Hot swap hybrid is definitely possible but have yet to see it be done. What I mean by hybrid is hot swap alphas and numbers and layout locked keys: tab, right shift, arrow keys, column 16 (far right column). This gives the majority of the board hot swap ability but still allows for every layout to be done on one PCB and one plate. Just reduces the overall amount of soldering.

I am definitely leaning closer to definitely getting it than I was before.

Any chance PCB could be USB-C + Hot-swappable switches?

Was this addressed by op?

Would like an option for a PCB with:
- South facing hot swap
- usb-c
- smd LED
- standard layout


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Ah，its south facing，but not hot swap.Because if have hotswap, there is no way to make compatible keys.
It is the usb-c interface；smd LED &standard layout all ok.

BTW, Cary is making South-facing, SMD led, Hot-swap PCB available as an upgrade option for dolch.cr keyboard group buy. It would be great if you can too.

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[Agpatel]

Look forward to the GB on this one. Have some ideas for custom paint jobs with the accent bar in the back.