[IC] KY-01 // 75% Top-Mount Keyboard [GB Date: 31st July 2020]

[mongg]

If this came in white it would deadset need endgame. Please consider the new colour option?
Also hotswap?

[KCK]

do you plan to use a discord or set up a mail list for updates/announcements? or just keep everything in this thread?

At the moment I am only updating my GH post but once I receive my prototype I will create a discord server. (I was told the Prototype will be dispatched from the factory on the 10th of June)

[Xemnova]

That Ultramarine colorway is salivatingly good

[ever9415]

This keyboard is so cool. I will participate if this GB starts.

[shodid]

I would like to have this in blue grey.

[lz2019]

do you plan to use a discord or set up a mail list for updates/announcements? or just keep everything in this thread?

At the moment I am only updating my GH post but once I receive my prototype I will create a discord server. (I was told the Prototype will be dispatched from the factory on the 10th of June)

That sounds perfect! thanks.

[瓦布10312]

OEM of China？

[$W4GK!NG]

I don't see anything mentioning the bottom coloring so I'm gonna ask, how will the bottom piece look? Is it gonna be the same color as the top piece? and is it gonna be 1 color throughout the entire bottom or is the logo gonna have a different color?

[Karos]

Would be very interested to go in on this, looks fantastic!

[KCK]

I don't see anything mentioning the bottom coloring so I'm gonna ask, how will the bottom piece look? Is it gonna be the same color as the top piece? and is it gonna be 1 color throughout the entire bottom or is the logo gonna have a different color?

Yeah the bottom piece colour will be the same as the top. You will be able to choose the plate colour if you choose aluminium plate.

[kohjinagata]

I'm in for sure

[$W4GK!NG]

I don't see anything mentioning the bottom coloring so I'm gonna ask, how will the bottom piece look? Is it gonna be the same color as the top piece? and is it gonna be 1 color throughout the entire bottom or is the logo gonna have a different color?

Yeah the bottom piece colour will be the same as the top. You will be able to choose the plate colour if you choose aluminium plate.

Nice!! I'm definetly in if the group buy goes live at the right timing ))


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[$hea]

More hyped every day! Is the kit going to come with stabs?

[blak000]

I would definitely buy this if available.

[HutchoJ]

Put me down for one in Aquamarine, the board is superb. Well done!

[$W4GK!NG]

Now that the prototype has arrived, maybe you should make the discord server It will be easier for all of us to communicate.

[hotmail3214]

I just recently bought 7V.
Maybe another 75% won't hurt, I'm down for the GB anytime.

[vaf1en]

I am totally sold on that aquamarine colour.
Looking forward to seeing the build of the prototype and sound test.

[zlalaman2]

Here for it !!

Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk

[Devil]

Where's the Discord server link?

[$W4GK!NG]

Where's the Discord server link?

Theres none, KCK hasnt make one yet


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Leeex]

That Aquamarine color looks reeaaally good

[KCK]

Where's the Discord server link?

Just made a discord server. It's pretty basic but I think it'll do for now https://discord.gg/8fRVNtZ

[mudcakehoney]

Love this alot, I guess not having a brass weight is keeping the costs down (or did I miss that their is a weight?). Following with interest.

[KCK]

Love this alot, I guess not having a brass weight is keeping the costs down (or did I miss that their is a weight?). Following with interest.

No you're right, there aren't any brass weights. This is going to be my first GB so I want to keep the design as minimal as possible and keep it affordable

[ddrfraser1]

Definitely one of the better 75% keyboards I've seen. 

[kevchigga]

When's GB!? I'm so ready for this board!

[bloodparticle]

Gorgeous, it's going to be my first mechanical keyboard for sure, the grey blue is stunning! Since i'm from Portugal and it will be sent from UK, it is apealing, no customs  fees at least until December this year...
if everything goes well the delivery takes place this year?

[KCK]

When's GB!? I'm so ready for this board!

Haven’t got an exact GB Date. I’m just waiting for the colour samples from the factory atm. But GB should start around mid July if everything goes smoothly.

[ninjacore]

Very interested in seeing that aquamarine color. Will it be one of the samples you receive?

[KCK]

Yep, Grey/Blue Grey/Aquamarine. Black & silver are standard colours so I won't be needing samples for that.

[KCK]

When's GB!? I'm so ready for this board!

The GB will start on the 31st of July 2020 but the GB page will be posted on Reddit & Geekhack on the 29th of July.

[supern00b]

Are you gonna get the color samples before the 31st?

[KCK]

Are you gonna get the color samples before the 31st?

Colour samples are estimated to be received on the 28th of July but in case I don't, I will give everyone 7 days to decide whether to pay the invoices or not (Invoices will be sent as soon as you submit the GB form). However i'm sure the colour sample pictures will be ready by the GB starting date

[xantiema]

Are you gonna get the color samples before the 31st?

Colour samples are estimated to be received on the 28th of July but in case I don't, I will give everyone 7 days to decide whether to pay the invoices or not (Invoices will be sent as soon as you submit the GB form). However i'm sure the colour sample pictures will be ready by the GB starting date

Is it still limited to FCFS 35 units?

[Zammin]

Interested in this. Discord link is broken though, and I'm also wanting to know if hotswap is an option. A few others asked but I couldn't find an answer.

[LASERman]

I really like this design, obviously the layout, proposed colors, and especially the chamfer edge (if I name it correctly) but...
I have general concern... as an newbie I apologize if this is any offense but I read about uncertainty that comes with GB's in general and warnings about GB run by not well known/experienced persons - again, no offense intended - it's just your profile appears similarly empty to mine and in contrast to other GB owners.

So, can you tell us little bit more about yourself KCK?
I would like to know if this is your first project? More about your design experience and maybe who can vouch for you?

It seams you are based in UK which actually incline me more to support this project while everything else appears to originate in US .

[KCK]

Interested in this. Discord link is broken though, and I'm also wanting to know if hotswap is an option. A few others asked but I couldn't find an answer.

Fixed now. Should work now

[KCK]

I really like this design, obviously the layout, proposed colors, and especially the chamfer edge (if I name it correctly) but...
I have general concern... as an newbie I apologize if this is any offense but I read about uncertainty that comes with GB's in general and warnings about GB run by not well known/experienced persons - again, no offense intended - it's just your profile appears similarly empty to mine and in contrast to other GB owners.

So, can you tell us little bit more about yourself KCK?
I would like to know if this is your first project? More about your design experience and maybe who can vouch for you?

It seams you are based in UK which actually incline me more to support this project while everything else appears to originate in US .

Yeah I completely understand how you feel. However the factory I am working with has a lot of experience producing custom mechanical keyboards and has worked with people that successfully ran GBs in the past so you won't have to worry too much. I must admit I don't have any experience with designing pcbs which was why I hired someone with experience (knoblesseoblige) to design the pcb for this project and the prototype pcb that I tested worked perfectly fine. I believe the keyboard is ready for production so the only concern buyers should have is QC, but as i'm only selling 100 units QC shouldn't be much of an issue.

[Pomato]

The discord link doesn't work.
Where will this be shipped from? Currently, in Hong Kong, It would suck to have to fork out $60 for the board shipped CN>GB>HK.

[$W4GK!NG]

The discord link doesn't work.
Where will this be shipped from? Currently, in Hong Kong, It would suck to have to fork out $60 for the board shipped CN>GB>HK.

The shipping will be just like you discribe, as for discord link, try check the one on the GB post


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[hottrout]

So this has already went to GB, been sold out and been closed without any link to the GB thread being provided here.  That is a real pity, I really wanted to be involved.

[LASERman]

This was very first GB I was looking for and I had no problem keeping track of it. GB date and time as well as the date when to look for GB thread you have at the beginning, also just under that in the same 1st  post you have link to discord channel (live several days before group buy) where all links were posted as updates/notifications. Yes you are right and Kenny should add link to GB here but he surely got bit overwhelmed with the demand (and our annoying questions  ) and didn't anticipated it will fulfil in literally couple of hours instead of a week! It was also his first time to run such endeavour.
No offence but I thought veteran like you knows how frantic GB can go here and how to keep your hand on the pulse. I believe you still have chance for "extras" so don't be so sad.

[hottrout]

Understood and I will of course look for an extra.  I am only 'sore' because I seem to have lost out in every raffle this year and this time when it was not a raffle, I was scuppered by a lack of any information.  I wish you good luck with this GB and I will continue to follow anyone who takes the time and effort to carry out such a huge task.