Post by: Thebloodyez on Fri, 06 January 2023, 09:04:31
[Introduction]
Update:
GB dates: 25th May to 15th June, $420 / AED ~1,542.32 FCFS @ https://sandkeys.me/
ETA for Shipping: Q4 2023
GB Post: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=120383.0
Hi geekhack i am but a small designer from MENA and this is my first keyboard project\design, FRL fixed wkl rectangle using sandwich mount and leaf spring.
The rectangle details below as following:
[Specs]
Case:
- layout: 7.5 degree 70% FRL WKL.
- W: 356.613 mm * L: 121.55mm .
- Front H: 19.36 mm, Back H: 31.97 mm.
- Mount: leaf-spring sandwich mount.
- Internal brass weight.
- Plate to top case: 7.8 mm.
- Alignment pillars total of 4.
- Rubber feets akb specs.
Plate:
- Leaf-spring anodized aluminum plate.
- Thickness: 1.5 mm.
PCB:
- Fixed wkl.
- Thickness: 1.2 mm.
- Soldered only.
- PCB layout support: 10U spacebar, split back, ISO enter,
1.25U left shift and 1.75U right shift. caps_lock and scroll_lock indicator.
- Firmware: QMK, VIA and Vial.
- Support Mx and Alps.
(https://i.imgur.com/LTwh6Uu.png)
[Internals]
(https://i.imgur.com/Uc9Vd73.jpg)
[Prototypes Pictures]
V1:
(https://i.imgur.com/TOseUva.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1z57biY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xqu8apx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qg5vxkO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/evGsvXd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/21knVv7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/U1t8Vk7.jpg)
Notes: The V1 had spacing issues and its been fixed in V2 also the sides changed from 8mm to 4mm
V2:
(https://i.imgur.com/0YhiHWI.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/BkM1RKu.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/tF64rb1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XYw1j41.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/d74EY9I.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RimT4pV.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/aFgQuWz.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZaeMnJZ.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/04qVyM9.png)
Albums:
https://imgur.com/a/ah2M97V
https://imgur.com/a/IXaPvPQ
https://imgur.com/a/OpMTofU
Sound test by Baul:
https://clips.twitch.tv/BashfulPolishedPelicanHeyGuys-CFRqQm9D88i4QHz8
Build by Lightningkeyboards:
Sound test by Lightningkeyboards:
[Sales Format]
FCFS 420 USD - 50 moq and sales will be conducted through sandkeys.me
- Case colors: Silver, Black, Bright red and Navy.
- Plate colors: Silver, Red and Black.
Whats included:
- Aluminum wkl top & bottom case.
- Anodized aluminum plate.
- Internal brass weight.
- Soldered pcb.
- UDB (universal daughter board) with JST cable
- Screws (extra included).
- Stabilizer shims.
- Hard carrying case.
[Special Thanks]
Special thanks to MENA server members and specially :
- infected for encouragement.
- Bababaul for helping me a lot in case and pcb design notes.
- Racan for making discord thread possible.
- All others sorry if I forget to mention you but really appreciate the inputs.
Thanks for keyboard atelier server members help specially:
- ciplout for encouraging me designing my own pcb.
- mini, fig, hiney, 4pple and quark for helping troubleshoot pcb design.
- Maelk for help with the pcb.
- Blacksimon science sheet helped me a lot in brainstorming.
- Dark & Wilba.
[FAQ]
More
- Nothing to see here blacksimon... move along.
And thank you for your interest :thumb:.
Post by: Thebloodyez on Fri, 06 January 2023, 09:05:05
Added:
Closed
Before heading to GB :p.
19/4/2023: Lightningkeyboards stream build (Above sales format)
25/4/2023: The UDB cutout has been flipped and updated for production run.
GB date potentially 25th May 2023. International (Cancelled but the project is on hold ).
Post by: SolidCactus on Fri, 06 January 2023, 09:15:45
What is the firmware on the PCB?
Any chance of a WK version please
Post by: nostr on Fri, 06 January 2023, 09:27:25
Post by: treeleaf64 on Fri, 06 January 2023, 09:36:31
Love the pcb
FRL good
Love the blue as well - what's the chip code, or is it a stock color?
Post by: paulgali on Fri, 06 January 2023, 10:05:35
Post by: Thebloodyez on Fri, 06 January 2023, 11:40:57
That blue is sensational!Thank you for your interest.
What is the firmware on the PCB?
Any chance of a WK version please
PCB will support qmk and i am working on via and vial support too.
as for the wk there is no plans for this run unfortunately.
Post by: Thebloodyez on Fri, 06 January 2023, 11:45:55
917 but better
Love the pcb
FRL good
Love the blue as well - what's the chip code, or is it a stock color?
Hi treeleaf thank you for your interest and your kind word.
chip has been sent to you :thumb:
Post by: Thebloodyez on Fri, 06 January 2023, 11:47:34
I've had the pleasure of testing out v1. Honestly, its very nice. V2 should be a little softer (it wasnt a massive issue with v1) but Yez knows exactly what he wants, I can't wait to get my hands on v2.
Thank paul for your support i am really glad you liked it!.
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Fri, 06 January 2023, 16:57:01
However, haven’t been a big sandwich fan - so far. :-[
Post by: tariqalr on Fri, 06 January 2023, 16:58:25
Post by: ankit on Sat, 07 January 2023, 02:43:16
Post by: Moods on Mon, 09 January 2023, 22:09:54
Post by: Thebloodyez on Mon, 16 January 2023, 04:52:26
This sounded sick af on baba's stream. GLWIC :p
Thanks ankit really appreciate the kind words
Post by: Thebloodyez on Mon, 16 January 2023, 05:00:01
TKL FRL WKL good.
However, haven’t been a big sandwich fan - so far. :-[
Thank your for your interest. maybe you should try this one out ;D
Post by: Thebloodyez on Mon, 16 January 2023, 05:01:44
Hey! This looks great! Definitely peaked my interest. GLWIC ^-^
Thank you for interesting in this project really appreciate the kind words ;D.
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