Author Topic: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021 (Read 56721 times)

dowomingo · « **Reply #50 on:** Fri, 04 September 2020, 16:22:22 »

Will be watching this one closely! Very excited to possibly join this

KFOXE · « **Reply #51 on:** Fri, 04 September 2020, 18:02:15 »

The sleek design and typing angle make this keyboard such a beauty, love the wine red colour. Just curious but is there a special reason why you chose those three colours specifically over others?

Ramen Champ · « **Reply #52 on:** Fri, 04 September 2020, 19:23:30 »

Cool! Interested to see how this goes

ttom · « **Reply #53 on:** Fri, 04 September 2020, 19:26:38 »

Quote from: KFOXE on Fri, 04 September 2020, 18:02:15

The sleek design and typing angle make this keyboard such a beauty, love the wine red colour. Just curious but is there a special reason why you chose those three colours specifically over others?

No special reason, I just like those colours man. Was originally debating between an older kustom-esque red and this, but a few friends convinced me to do wine red. I think it was the right choice.

Also just a general update:

Looking to order the proto next week. Sorry for the slight delay - we've been waiting for a couple different o-rings to ship to us here in the UK. Once I've tested them in the proto I have on hand right now and decided which to go for, we'll go ahead and order the next prototype. It will be black, and I've asked for an anodisation sample of the navy I want to do at the same time.

ttom · « **Reply #54 on:** Thu, 01 October 2020, 09:26:30 »

Hello all,

The second prototype has been ordered. It will be aluminium 6063, anodised black, have a brass plate, and be mine.

There are a number of changes between first prototype and what hopefully will be the design used in the GB, which I'll roughly disclose here for the sake of transparency:

- plate external radius increased marginally (may add some additional cuts to this too before ordering a bit more locally)
- front height lowered marginally
- USB height raised even more marginally
- cable routing changed slightly into having two levels
- added some engraving beneath the weight
- internal top chamfer decreased
- USB hole chamfer decreased
- bottom chamfer increased to be consistent with the top
- gasket mounting points changed

Regarding the last change, the previous mounting points led to some problems with the 50A o-ring towards the top-left and top-right corners, as the points in those corners were significantly further away from the left/right case edges than the ones on the bottom. I discussed this with Elaine and she kindly let me use the Unikorn's mounting points as well as giving some very valuable design advice which I am very grateful for.

Nuclear Nachos · « **Reply #55 on:** Thu, 01 October 2020, 09:52:34 »

what keycaps are on the first proto? look great

pRoDeeD · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 01 October 2020, 10:30:53 »

Looks great!
Really hope to grab one!

Esheu2 · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33 »

Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

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KingOfMemes · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:57:58 »

Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33

Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
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Oh man... now that I've seen it, I can't unsee it.

I'm down for a **** on my weight though lol

beigeandbrown · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 01 October 2020, 15:26:57 »

Quote from: KingOfMemes on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:57:58

Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
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Oh man... now that I've seen it, I can't unsee it.

I'm down for a **** on my weight though lol

OP did say it's name was based on a childhood friend... Perhaps this is an homage to that friend haha. All jokes aside I wanted to ask if there's a possibility of half plate, I want a flexy baby, nothing too stiff... like that logo.

Cujo96 · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 01 October 2020, 20:56:45 »

Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33

Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
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I see this as an absolute win

CustomerSupport · « **Reply #61 on:** Fri, 02 October 2020, 03:06:20 »

Not sure how I let this IC pass by; love the layout capabilities, chamfering, and unique typing angle.

Very interested in this. Will be eager to hear about pricing and shipping charges to the States.

Suli · « **Reply #62 on:** Fri, 02 October 2020, 06:53:59 »

Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33

Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

GG

KingOfMemes · « **Reply #63 on:** Fri, 02 October 2020, 08:56:40 »

Quote from: Cujo96 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 20:56:45

Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
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I see this as an absolute win

I agree, please keep the penis logo

Fael · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 05 October 2020, 19:38:59 »

Looking forward to the wine red! A little sad wkl isn't available, but this might be one of my first keyboards where I solder.

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #65 on:** Mon, 05 October 2020, 22:21:04 »

Quote from: KingOfMemes on Fri, 02 October 2020, 08:56:40

Quote from: Cujo96 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 20:56:45
Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
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I see this as an absolute win
I agree, please keep the penis logo

limited edition weights .. . . . :-X

nick779 · « **Reply #66 on:** Thu, 22 October 2020, 07:45:04 »

This is probably a stupid question, but will the pcb fall out of the keyboard gets flipped over using the gasket mount?

ttom · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 22 October 2020, 18:58:21 »

Quote from: nick779 on Thu, 22 October 2020, 07:45:04

This is probably a stupid question, but will the pcb fall out of the keyboard gets flipped over using the gasket mount?

not a stupid question - the fit with the o-ring is tight and the friction of the rubber against the case keeps it in

also the weight won't be changing lmao

heyimpanda · « **Reply #68 on:** Thu, 22 October 2020, 19:46:51 »

Quote from: ttom on Thu, 22 October 2020, 18:58:21

also the weight won't be changing lmao

god bless

dstaar · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 22 October 2020, 21:07:54 »

would love to see prototype deep navy!

Ztox · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 23 October 2020, 01:56:01 »

UK + ANSI, noice.

Lots of want.

azzipa · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 23 October 2020, 07:57:27 »

First effort? Super clean. Interested and watching, looking forward to your next proto.

dennisbrochill · « **Reply #72 on:** Sun, 06 December 2020, 03:55:23 »

Neat! Really looking forward to this board and praying I'll be able to get one!

Sup · « **Reply #73 on:** Sun, 06 December 2020, 12:04:36 »

Looks very nice. Will be following this IC.

clonetropboi · « **Reply #74 on:** Sun, 06 December 2020, 12:15:25 »

I like the o-ring gasket mounting style, pretty cool and simple design as well.

Cujo96 · « **Reply #75 on:** Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:21:44 »

Can people stop being interested in this so I can get one in GB? Thanks.

Ireris · « **Reply #76 on:** Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:24:59 »

Quote from: Cujo96 on Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:21:44

Can people stop being interested in this so I can get one in GB? Thanks.

No one comment and we let the thread sink so no one else will find this

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Sup · « **Reply #77 on:** Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:43:01 »

Quote from: Ireris on Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:24:59

Quote from: Cujo96 on Sun, 06 December 2020, 18:21:44
Can people stop being interested in this so I can get one in GB? Thanks.
No one comment and we let the thread sink so no one else will find this

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Smart thinking there

nick779 · « **Reply #78 on:** Mon, 07 December 2020, 06:53:40 »

I really like the low key, clean and elegant look of this board. This might be my first higher end case provided I can get in on it, love low angle boards too.

Any chance we can get more pics of the assembly process or an "exploded view" per say of the prototype?

ttom · « **Reply #79 on:** Mon, 07 December 2020, 07:17:49 »

Quote from: nick779 on Mon, 07 December 2020, 06:53:40

I really like the low key, clean and elegant look of this board. This might be my first higher end case provided I can get in on it, love low angle boards too.

Any chance we can get more pics of the assembly process or an "exploded view" per say of the prototype?

I can for sure try something like this for the next prototype - I’ve actually just gotten a manu pic of it this morning, as it’s finished anodising.

As a general update, it’s been slightly delayed as this is really the 3rd prototype now, since the 2nd one had some issues that were only discovered before anodising. We’re hoping to have the new prototype early next week, and once it’s built I can try make either a very comprehensive album or a video illustrating how to put the board together.

iinko_mk · « **Reply #80 on:** Tue, 08 December 2020, 17:48:36 »

damn, this is cleaaaaaaan

fastertypes69 · « **Reply #81 on:** Sat, 06 February 2021, 16:13:29 »

Let's rockkkkk

pnw-g · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 19 February 2021, 12:17:42 »

:pepeevilman:

katasup · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 11 June 2021, 16:15:37 »

You have no plan to run hhkb layout, but have it on the layout compatibility picture. It is confusing.

skrunk · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 11 June 2021, 18:20:02 »

Quote from: katasup on Fri, 11 June 2021, 16:15:37

You have no plan to run hhkb layout, but have it on the layout compatibility picture. It is confusing.

It's probably because the PCB supports that layout. Since the case is mounted using either a friction fit or tray mount, it's made with a unibody design, so it can't have a top case which will provide the blockers.

LunoVonFancala · « **Reply #85 on:** Sat, 12 June 2021, 13:17:13 »

I would be interested but can't find the IC form and on the discord channel getting Messages failed to load

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ttom · « **Reply #86 on:** Sat, 12 June 2021, 14:30:20 »

I'll shortly be updating the thread with some updated info and pictures, as we expect to have a small round (~10) of prototypes on hand next week. Provided all is well, we'll proceed with a GB in the near future.

AstralYT · « **Reply #87 on:** Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:48:51 »

Looking forward to see real pics of the board. Is the red gonna be the only colour in public GB? Consider other colours like silver, navy, etc

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Neely_12 · « **Reply #88 on:** Sun, 13 June 2021, 11:10:12 »

No wkl damn

IMZO · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 13 June 2021, 12:04:33 »

Fits right in , i need more 60% in my collection!

ttom · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 13 June 2021, 15:25:02 »

Quote from: AstralYT on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:48:51

Looking forward to see real pics of the board. Is the red gonna be the only colour in public GB? Consider other colours like silver, navy, etc

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Thinking of doing wine red, silver and black as the 3 options.

Nuclear Nachos · « **Reply #91 on:** Sun, 13 June 2021, 16:37:00 »

what plate materials (if any) are currently planned on being ran? would love to see cf and pc along with the normal alu, or any of the three really

Visionaire · « **Reply #92 on:** Sun, 13 June 2021, 16:41:11 »

Interested.

AstralYT · « **Reply #93 on:** Mon, 14 June 2021, 06:39:16 »

Quote from: ttom on Sun, 13 June 2021, 15:25:02

Quote from: AstralYT on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:48:51
Looking forward to see real pics of the board. Is the red gonna be the only colour in public GB? Consider other colours like silver, navy, etc

Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using Tapatalk

Thinking of doing wine red, silver and black as the 3 options.

Yesss, will look out for silver. Would be dope if this board comes around 300$.

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AstralYT · « **Reply #94 on:** Mon, 14 June 2021, 06:44:43 »

Quote from: beigeandbrown on Thu, 01 October 2020, 15:26:57

Quote from: KingOfMemes on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:57:58
Quote from: Esheu2 on Thu, 01 October 2020, 13:18:33
Hey, I really like the design! My only reservation is that the Isla logo looks a bit... phallic?

Quote from: ttom on Sat, 15 August 2020, 11:55:45
Show Image

Oh man... now that I've seen it, I can't unsee it.

I'm down for a **** on my weight though lol
OP did say it's name was based on a childhood friend... Perhaps this is an homage to that friend haha. All jokes aside I wanted to ask if there's a possibility of half plate, I want a flexy baby, nothing too stiff... like that logo.

*bonk*

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Slayer77 · « **Reply #95 on:** Mon, 14 June 2021, 07:01:59 »

No regional vendors?

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ttom · « **Reply #96 on:** Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:08:09 »

Gave the thread a long overdue update, let me know your thoughts

Friendship · « **Reply #97 on:** Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:25:01 »

Super stoked for this!!!

~~Will the weight engraving still be the debossed script Isla?~~

don't mind me, saw the little note on under the pictures.

Bub · « **Reply #98 on:** Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:26:49 »

Quote from: ttom on Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:08:09

Gave the thread a long overdue update, let me know your thoughts

Looks good, Tom. Provided shipping isn't bonkers from prototypist, I'm in. Will you have any youtubers/streamers do a build before group buy? July is coming up fast! Always like to see it in action before committing. Lamenting not going in on Carolina Mech's palmetto, so nice to know I have options.

ttom · « **Reply #99 on:** Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:31:34 »

Quote from: Bub on Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:26:49

Quote from: ttom on Tue, 22 June 2021, 13:08:09
Gave the thread a long overdue update, let me know your thoughts

Looks good, Tom. Provided shipping isn't bonkers from prototypist, I'm in. Will you have any youtubers/streamers do a build before group buy? July is coming up fast! Always like to see it in action before committing. Lamenting not going in on Carolina Mech's palmetto, so nice to know I have options.

Lulzthax and Jae will both have prototypes to build, though when that is is dependent on when we receive prototype PCBs - I already had an h60 on hand so I was able to build mine when it came in. I do understand this sentiment so should we not have those in by some point mid-July we'll delay the GB a little.

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Author Topic: [IC] Isla - Updated 22/06/2021 (Read 56721 times)