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[IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:14:42 »

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Cycle7
by TKD
Post edited by Click Clack

Index
 
- Intro
- Design
- TKD Coating and Material
- EZ-assemble System and Structural Design
- Colorways
- Pricing and Vendors
- Follow the development
 
Intro



VERTEX and EQUALZ founded TKD six months ago. We named our first project "Cycle" (Cycle/Recurrence), reminding us not to forget the path we've traveled and the passion we uphold.

Design



This is a 70% (FRL) keyboard. Compared to the traditional TKL, this layout omits the function keys row but retains a separate function area and arrow keys. It possesses a sleek shape without losing the practicality that this size offers. There have already been many excellent 70% kits out there, but we believe that Cycle7 can offer a richer and more interesting experience.



Decentralization and theme attenuation have always been our design philosophy. There are many definitions of a good keyboard, but having enough inclusiveness is the design recognition we pursue.






We will not rashly define what is minimalist and high-end, but we will strictly control the parameters and proportions of every detail to adapt to the aesthetic comfort of more people.



TKD Coating and Material

TKDcoating - Electrostatic Coating developed by TKD



Coating surface treatment has been widely accepted in the keyboard community for its pure color representation, providing a wider range of choices.

Since we founded TKD, we have been researching and mastering the use of this process on keyboard cases. We have made good progress and for the first time in the Cycle7 project, we have adopted the TKDcoating electrostatic coating process.




Case

The keyboard case is made of 6063-T6 aluminum and produced by CNC, with anodized and TKDC.

Case options:
└ WK
└ WKL



Internal Counterweight/Battery Cover

The keyboard comes with two H62 brass battery covers, finished with sandblasting.



Stainless Steel Weight

A large stainless steel weight is attached at the bottom of the keyboard. The surface treatment includes mirror polishing, sandblasting, and PVD.




EZ-assemble System and Structural Design

EZ-assemble System - a ball-catch quick-assemble structure

The keyboard community is creative. Mortise and tenon, ball-catch, pull-rod...various forms of EZ-assemble structures have brought more fun to custom keyboards. After studying various EZ-assemble methods, we believe that the ball-catch form is currently the most efficient and stable EZ-assemble solution, so we have adopted this scheme for Cycle7.



However, we always believe that the true value of the EZ-assemble structure needs to be established on one premise: that is, to allow user to quickly switch structure forms and mod combinations according to their preferences.



Therefore, for Cycle7, we offer two structure forms and multiple mods for users to choose from, making the EZ-assemble structure especially important.




The development of custom keyboards has always been driven by the pursuit of typing feel and sound performance, and in this respect, we have invested a lot of design resources.

Dual Gasket Mount

Cycle7 uses two types of Gasket, and with the EZ-assemble, the internal mounting gaskets can be changed within 1 minute without the need to use any tools:



- Gasket-Strip: Offers a more delicate and soft typing experience,
- Gasket-Bean: Provides a more elastic and interesting typing experience.

Flex Cuts

We always believe that through Flex cuts can maximize their function.

Various forms of Flex cuts have appeared in the keyboard community, and we have adopted what we believe to be the most efficient and controllable scheme to provide users with elastic typing experience in the alpha area.



PCB-cut Plugs

PCB flex cuts are indeed effective in providing a soft and bouncy typing feel, but their impact on the sound performance of keyboards without foam is fatal. Therefore, we have designed PCB-cut plugs. Compared to Tape Mod, it can provide better sound performance.





Case noise optimization

With the development of aluminum alloy keyboards to date, case noise has always been a difficult problem for designers and users, making it difficult for metal case keyboards without filling foam or various mods to produce clean sound.



However, with Cycle7, we have achieved effective suppression of case noise without filling foam, allowing users to avoid the homogeneity problems brought about by various types of foam filling. With a cleaner case sound profile, users can try more combinations to achieve their desired setup.

Of course, Cycle7 also comes standard with various types of foam (PCB foam, underswitch PE layer, Case foam) to meet the demand for a "thockier" sound.



PCBs

Cycle7 offers both QMK Wired and wireless PCBs.

Wired based on QMK

Developed with the official QMK library, supports VIA/VIAL;

Wireless

We have contracted a hardware development company in the peripheral industry. They have customized a triple-mode firmware solution and dedicated driver for Cycle7. In preliminary testing, the latency of Bluetooth and 2.4G reached a level that surprised us. It's equipped with two 2200mAh batteries to ensure battery life in wireless mode.

PCB Layouts:


└ Hotswap


└ Soldered

Colorways

Anodized - Crow



Anodized - Lunar



Anodized - Fog



Anodized - Jasper



Anodized - Void Elf



TKDCoating - Zeal



TKDCoating - Lavender



TKDCoating - Reef



TKDCoating - Sky



TKDCoating - Peach



TKDCoating - Rock



TKDCoating - Cream




Pricing and Vendors

North America - Click Clack


South East Asia - iLumkb


EU - Eloquent Clicks


South America - Latam Keys


UK - Prototypist


Ukraine - Funkeys

Poland - Funkeys

Malaysia - REBULT

Vietnam - Soigear

Thailand - Aiglatson studio

Indonesia - Kukey studio

Philippines - Zion

OCE - Switchkeys

South Korea - Swagkeys

We are committed to delivering the highest quality products at the best possible price.



* Final pricing may vary slightly.

How to follow news of Cycle7 or TKD

FAQs

Q: What will be the sale format?
A: It will be hosted as a pre-order and groupbuy.

Q: What is the lead time for pre-order?
A: Around 2 months. TKD owns the entire manufacturing line. So it will be faster than regular customize keyboard projects.

Q: When will be the pre-order or groupbuy start?
A: Prototyping is done and we anticipate the groupbuy to start around June.

We will collect more FAQs and add them here.

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« Last Edit: Mon, 27 November 2023, 00:09:26 by ClickClack.io »

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:46:15 »
wow.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:54:19 »
Hope to see a normal pcb without flexcuts otherwise looks great  :thumb:

Edit: Would like to see a wireless solder version instead of being pushed unto hotswap :(
« Last Edit: Sat, 20 May 2023, 19:00:14 by ZavaZ86 »

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:59:19 »
Insane deal, in for one. Would prefer a pcb with no cuts though.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 12:06:34 »
Looks too good to be true but at this price point I'd be willing to take a chance.

Sorry if it's a reading fail on my part but will there be an option for a carry case?

Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 12:14:01 »
Any chance of having extra top cases available for sale as add-ons? I think that would pair well with the price point and ease of assembly.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 12:46:36 »
Wow indeed. Price is so respectable.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
« Reply #7 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 12:48:12 »
nice
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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:03:30 »
Board was on my radar since zfrontier IC. Great work, and great price - Although it would be great to also have a non flex-cut PCB option.

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« Reply #9 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:10:14 »
filled in the IC.
Great price and options. only a hard case bag is missing to truly achieve greatness.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:23:23 »
this would be a lot better with some subtle kpop reference etched on, and then you could charge people triple without any regrets

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« Reply #11 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:37:29 »
For the price, this is an insane keyboard. A must buy for me.

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« Reply #12 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 14:54:57 »
Please consider supporting split backspace on at least one of your PCBs. If it was up to me I think wired solderable PCB should have this option.

Since this is an IC thread and not a GB one, I hope it’s possible to make such adjustments or at least create an add-on PCB with this option  :rolleyes:

Otherwise it looks like a real banger!  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 15:17:40 »
Whoa, what a price! GLWIC!

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #14 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 16:51:49 »
this would be a lot better with some subtle kpop reference etched on, and then you could charge people triple without any regrets

Haha

The green looks great! Would totally consider enter for it

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« Reply #15 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 16:55:01 »
Other than the lack of split bs, it looks pretty solid

Please consider adding split bs support to at least the solder PCB

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #16 on: Sat, 20 May 2023, 19:02:38 »
Looks to be a pretty good project with a great price. Just kinda wish there was just a normal pcb without flex cuts still, that it would come in a hard case (If it isn't already) and I feel that split backspace support on at least the solder pcbs, I feel like that is a must for a pcb. GLWIC

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« Reply #17 on: Sun, 21 May 2023, 01:44:30 »
Great pricing! What is the built & unbuilt weight of the board?
Also since the hotswap pcb does not offer ISO , there is no need for split left shift.

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« Reply #18 on: Sun, 21 May 2023, 07:23:19 »
Hope to see a normal pcb without flexcuts otherwise looks great  :thumb:

Would prefer a pcb with no cuts though.

Just kinda wish there was just a normal pcb without flex cuts still

it would be great to also have a non flex-cut PCB option.

Guys just pop in a cut-plug. Nobody else will know and it will feel great =)

Nothing better than typing in front of your friends while none of them know you've got a cheeky cut-plug secretly wedged in.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #19 on: Sun, 21 May 2023, 07:34:48 »
Hope to see a normal pcb without flexcuts otherwise looks great  :thumb:

Would prefer a pcb with no cuts though.

Just kinda wish there was just a normal pcb without flex cuts still

it would be great to also have a non flex-cut PCB option.

Guys just pop in a cut-plug. Nobody else will know and it will feel great =)

Nothing better than typing in front of your friends while none of them know you've got a cheeky cut-plug secretly wedged in.
It doesn't matter if I plug in the weird buttplug or not, the typing feel will be completely different to a non-cut PCB. You sir doesn't know why people want a non-cut PCB

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« Reply #20 on: Sun, 21 May 2023, 09:11:23 »
Board and pricing are great. Depending on the final colorways I might pick up two. :thumb:

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #21 on: Sun, 21 May 2023, 16:37:49 »
Really excited for this!






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« Reply #22 on: Mon, 22 May 2023, 07:49:14 »

It doesn't matter if I plug in the weird buttplug or not, the typing feel will be completely different to a non-cut PCB. You sir doesn't know why people want a non-cut PCB

Are you okay

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #23 on: Mon, 22 May 2023, 08:02:21 »
Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #24 on: Mon, 22 May 2023, 10:46:29 »
Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.
Thank you for being sane

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #25 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 00:52:30 »
Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

Have you also considered adding split backspace onto the solder pcb at least?
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« Reply #26 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 04:10:46 »
It would be great if include a carrying case on the kit. Anyway, I'm in ;D

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« Reply #27 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 07:12:35 »
looking forward to this!

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« Reply #28 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 15:43:51 »
What is the built and unbuilt weight of the board?

Glad non flex cut pcb is an option.
+1 for carrying case as extras

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #29 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 19:21:37 »
give me carry case or give me death. (as an option even)

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #30 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 19:45:51 »
Judging from the China buy on ZF it looks like carry cases are indeed a thing

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #31 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 19:54:58 »
This is dreamy ⌨️
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« Reply #32 on: Tue, 23 May 2023, 20:56:46 »
Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

Have you also considered adding split backspace onto the solder pcb at least?

the CN GB shows split backspace now

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #33 on: Wed, 24 May 2023, 02:39:31 »
Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.
thanks for being the best project runner around atm

+1 carrying case extra

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #34 on: Wed, 24 May 2023, 03:07:31 »
Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.
thanks for being the best project runner around atm

+1 carrying case extra

It would be great if include a carrying case on the kit. Anyway, I'm in ;D
Judging from the China buy on ZF it looks like carry cases are indeed a thing

give me carry case or give me death. (as an option even)

Yes, there will be carrying case in the package! Also will have Equalz V3 stabilizer and USB-Type C cable.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #35 on: Wed, 24 May 2023, 03:23:53 »
Please consider supporting split backspace on at least one of your PCBs. If it was up to me I think wired solderable PCB should have this option.

Since this is an IC thread and not a GB one, I hope it’s possible to make such adjustments or at least create an add-on PCB with this option  :rolleyes:

Otherwise it looks like a real banger!  :thumb:
Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

Have you also considered adding split backspace onto the solder pcb at least?

Other than the lack of split bs, it looks pretty solid

Please consider adding split bs support to at least the solder PCB

Add split backspace support both hotswap and soldered PCB. Update in the post.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #36 on: Wed, 24 May 2023, 04:07:39 »
I am really thankful for all the changes you include based on the feedback. Even though I don't really care for split bs or carrying case, non-flex PCB is reason enough to try my best to get my hands on this board.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #37 on: Wed, 24 May 2023, 08:17:04 »
I seriously admire how you're running this IC, hopefully we can see either an Alice or 60% from you, I'd definitely buy one of those myself.
Best of luck with the IC and hoping you have a great GB, you're checking all the marks for now :thumb:

EDIT: After taking into account the price point and everything that's included, I may end up getting one  ;D
Please consider adding Latamkeys as a regional vendor for South America, there's plenty of people interested in this project  ;)
« Last Edit: Wed, 24 May 2023, 12:17:58 by giuliano.cz »

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« Reply #38 on: Wed, 24 May 2023, 12:24:32 »
I made an account just to make this comment - please for the love of god consider adding Burgundy or Wine on case colors, I've been wanting to have one of those for a long time and I really like this layout and design.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #39 on: Wed, 24 May 2023, 12:51:58 »
I think I saw a split left shift on the previous hotswap pcb layout. It was a mistake ? Well I'm going to stay on solder as usual :D
Please think about ISO users, add a split left shift to your "alice style" keyboards

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« Reply #40 on: Wed, 24 May 2023, 16:34:10 »
I checked out the page on Zfrontier, are all those colorways going to be in the GB or just some?

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« Reply #41 on: Thu, 25 May 2023, 03:13:15 »
Am I blind or is the angle of the board not mentioned here? Also, I'm curious about this wireless PCB, is it possible to customise the keymap, like with QMK?

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« Reply #42 on: Thu, 25 May 2023, 06:46:41 »
Definitely keen on this board, looks super nice. Agree with some other people in this thread that would prefer a PCB with no flex cuts.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #43 on: Thu, 25 May 2023, 12:28:35 »
love seeing that non-flex cut PCB and adding split backspace support were addressed so quickly. if we also get access to firmware source for the wired PCBs and a plate file after GB, this is a no-brainer buy for me.
any hint on which MCU will be used for the wired PCBs? I didn't see anything from the zfrontier IC.
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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #44 on: Thu, 25 May 2023, 20:06:33 »
I'm personally not into FRL-TKLs, but this design and price are just too good. Will definitely be keeping an eye on this one. GLWIC!

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
« Reply #45 on: Fri, 26 May 2023, 06:25:15 »
Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.
thanks for being the best project runner around atm

+1 carrying case extra

It would be great if include a carrying case on the kit. Anyway, I'm in ;D
Judging from the China buy on ZF it looks like carry cases are indeed a thing

give me carry case or give me death. (as an option even)

Yes, there will be carrying case in the package! Also will have Equalz V3 stabilizer and USB-Type C cable.

What a fantastic offer!  :cool:

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #46 on: Fri, 26 May 2023, 14:12:21 »
What a low price!

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« Reply #47 on: Fri, 26 May 2023, 16:13:43 »
Looks like an insta-buy to me.  I've always wanted an FRL-TKL, and was pretty much shocked when I saw how low the estimated prices were.  Granted, it doesn't have an ultra-complex design style that would substantially drive up the price, but it's still great looking and, obviously, a lot of thought and planning has gone into characteristics that matter.  Frankly, I'd rather it have a fairly straightforward style, be well thought-out, and be affordable, than pay twice as much for something that looks a little more complex and doesn't necessarily sound great, or feel great, or have a well-thought-out assembly.

I have set of PBTFans Purpurite, and I've been wondering what keyboard I would end up putting it on.  That dark blue-purple colored case is pretty sweet, and it looks like it was made for Purpurite.  Not to mention that the keyboard not costing much more than the keyset really emphasizes how much we overpay for little bits of plastic.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #48 on: Sat, 27 May 2023, 00:23:43 »
I don't see anything about the plate options. What materials are planned and what does it look like?

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« Reply #49 on: Sat, 27 May 2023, 08:06:58 »
Looks amazing! Instant buy for me! Love seeing less common layouts and I love how much feedback you are taking from the community.

Would love to see a bunch of plate options, preferably POM, and I would love to see a Canadian vendor,  preferably Shockport!

Hopefully if this GB goes well you would consider doing a FRL 1800 in the same style!

Good luck with all!

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #50 on: Sat, 27 May 2023, 15:03:16 »
nice

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #51 on: Sat, 27 May 2023, 20:14:11 »
I don't see anything about the plate options. What materials are planned and what does it look like?

Will have Alu, FR4 and PC.

Am I blind or is the angle of the board not mentioned here? Also, I'm curious about this wireless PCB, is it possible to customise the keymap, like with QMK?

The typing angle is 7°, about the wireless PCB, we will give more details later.

I checked out the page on Zfrontier, are all those colorways going to be in the GB or just some?

Yes, all those colorways will be included in the GB.

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« Reply #52 on: Mon, 29 May 2023, 23:12:48 »
Nice! This keyboard is nuts for the price. I'm really looking forward to it.
Please consider adding LatamKeys as a South America regional vendor, as another user said, there are a lot of people in here that are interested in the project.
Thanks!

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #53 on: Tue, 30 May 2023, 01:09:59 »
Budget kit, great design

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« Reply #54 on: Tue, 30 May 2023, 08:25:04 »
This would be an insta buy for me! I would  love to see it on LatamKeys vendor for south america

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« Reply #55 on: Tue, 30 May 2023, 18:13:24 »
Please add UK vendor.
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« Reply #56 on: Tue, 30 May 2023, 22:24:02 »
For the money I think that this is a really nice kit and I will likely pick one up.  That being said I wish it used normal screws to hold itself together rather than goofy clips.

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« Reply #57 on: Wed, 31 May 2023, 02:25:16 »
For the money I think that this is a really nice kit and I will likely pick one up.  That being said I wish it used normal screws to hold itself together rather than goofy clips.

Yeah, I would love to buy one, but I'm worried about those ball clips - will they rattle? I mean they might not be entirely tight, you could feel lose after assembly?
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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
« Reply #58 on: Wed, 31 May 2023, 05:10:23 »
This would be an insta buy for me! I would  love to see it on LatamKeys vendor for south america

Nice! This keyboard is nuts for the price. I'm really looking forward to it.
Please consider adding LatamKeys as a South America regional vendor, as another user said, there are a lot of people in here that are interested in the project.
Thanks!

TKD considered and said yes! LatamKeys will be a South America regional vendor.

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« Reply #59 on: Wed, 31 May 2023, 06:27:33 »
TKD considered and said yes! LatamKeys will be a South America regional vendor.

Wallet crying right now, but thanks! Definitely adding a Cycle7 to my collection now  :D

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« Reply #60 on: Wed, 31 May 2023, 06:34:09 »
This would be an insta buy for me! I would  love to see it on LatamKeys vendor for south america

Nice! This keyboard is nuts for the price. I'm really looking forward to it.
Please consider adding LatamKeys as a South America regional vendor, as another user said, there are a lot of people in here that are interested in the project.
Thanks!

TKD considered and said yes! LatamKeys will be a South America regional vendor.

I feel like I am watching a thought experiment showing what Interest Checks are really about and how to make them work.

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« Reply #61 on: Wed, 31 May 2023, 17:45:04 »
This might be hard to pass up with that price.

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« Reply #62 on: Wed, 31 May 2023, 21:24:58 »
Hope there will be a Canada vendor

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I'll definite chorb (buy) this one  :cool:

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Definitely picking this up as long as the light blue color is offered.  :thumb:

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« Reply #65 on: Tue, 06 June 2023, 10:34:58 »
Hope there will be a Canada vendor

Agreed! Would love to see a Canadian vendor! (Preferably Shockport!)

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A starry night colorway - Black with micro sparkles would be INSANE

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
« Reply #67 on: Sat, 10 June 2023, 22:02:07 »
Hi everyone,

Updated vendor for UK - Prototypist and all colorway pictures. Enjoy!

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« Reply #68 on: Sat, 10 June 2023, 23:20:44 »
Holy smokes, what a steal

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« Reply #69 on: Sun, 11 June 2023, 23:17:44 »
Hello, sorry I don't speak English and I'm using Google Translate. I would like to buy one of these beautiful keyboards. Is there a date for purchasing them in Europe ?

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« Reply #70 on: Wed, 14 June 2023, 05:33:43 »
If I get a Fog one I'm going to get GMK Rainy day somehow

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« Reply #71 on: Wed, 14 June 2023, 07:28:16 »
When you close the top cover, is there any wobble or movement between both - bottom and top part?
I wonder if that magnet holds it properly.
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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
« Reply #72 on: Wed, 14 June 2023, 19:48:04 »
Hello, sorry I don't speak English and I'm using Google Translate. I would like to buy one of these beautiful keyboards. Is there a date for purchasing them in Europe ?

Hi, Thank you. Eloquentclicks is the EU Vendor, you can purchase from them.

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« Reply #73 on: Fri, 16 June 2023, 04:30:07 »
When you close the top cover, is there any wobble or movement between both - bottom and top part?
I wonder if that magnet holds it properly.

Those are tunable by screws on the side, they are not magnetic afaik.

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« Reply #74 on: Fri, 16 June 2023, 07:33:30 »
When you close the top cover, is there any wobble or movement between both - bottom and top part?
I wonder if that magnet holds it properly.

Those are tunable by screws on the side, they are not magnetic afaik.

"Yes, I know it's at eloquentclicks, but from what date? They say that the GB is not open yet. I would like to know from when we can place an order."

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« Reply #75 on: Fri, 16 June 2023, 07:35:20 »
Hello, sorry I don't speak English and I'm using Google Translate. I would like to buy one of these beautiful keyboards. Is there a date for purchasing them in Europe ?

Hi, Thank you. Eloquentclicks is the EU Vendor, you can purchase from them.

"Yes, I know it's at eloquentclicks, but from what date? They say that the GB is not open yet. I would like to know from when we can place an order."

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
« Reply #76 on: Fri, 16 June 2023, 08:25:21 »
Hello, sorry I don't speak English and I'm using Google Translate. I would like to buy one of these beautiful keyboards. Is there a date for purchasing them in Europe ?

Hi, Thank you. Eloquentclicks is the EU Vendor, you can purchase from them.

"Yes, I know it's at eloquentclicks, but from what date? They say that the GB is not open yet. I would like to know from when we can place an order."

Sorry for the misunderstanding, the GB is estimated to start at July 1st. It's unlimited, you will have enough time to place the order.

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« Reply #77 on: Sat, 17 June 2023, 02:43:07 »
...he GB is estimated to start at July 1st. It's unlimited...
Nice!, perfectly timed for my birthday.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
« Reply #78 on: Wed, 28 June 2023, 00:36:47 »
Is the non flex cut PCB available in tri-mode hotswap? Or only wired hotswap?

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
« Reply #79 on: Wed, 28 June 2023, 09:39:28 »
Sorry, everyone. The GB date will be delayed to mid or late July.

The GB of the Cycle7 is going to be delayed for a few weeks due to the great challenge of logistics to do all the marketing outside of China expected for this keyboard, during the coming weeks you will start to see a lot of content about this keyboard.

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« Reply #80 on: Wed, 28 June 2023, 09:58:40 »
Sorry, everyone. The GB date will be delayed to mid or late July.

The GB of the Cycle7 is going to be delayed for a few weeks due to the great challenge of logistics to do all the marketing outside of China expected for this keyboard, during the coming weeks you will start to see a lot of content about this keyboard.

No apology needed. Take your time, get initial impressions/thoughts from the reviewers, and make any adjustments if needed. Personally, I'd rather have a fantastic product and wait a bit longer than have a rushed product that could've been improved!

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
« Reply #81 on: Wed, 28 June 2023, 14:00:00 »
nice keyboard, price is intresting

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
« Reply #82 on: Wed, 28 June 2023, 19:33:07 »
I was going to wait for Wuque Studio to release an Aurora in a colour I like, but this is incredibly tempting...

Gasket, FRL, PC plate option, included decent stabilizers.

Could you maybe show Lunar, Fog, and Rock close to one another so I can get a better sense of the colours?

Also, is Lunar the silver one? I like that the good shades of silver and blue are available. Is Reef really that bright?

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« Reply #83 on: Thu, 29 June 2023, 00:39:21 »
Sorry, everyone. The GB date will be delayed to mid or late July.

The GB of the Cycle7 is going to be delayed for a few weeks due to the great challenge of logistics to do all the marketing outside of China expected for this keyboard, during the coming weeks you will start to see a lot of content about this keyboard.

All good. I was going to wait for content creator reviews anyway before jumping on the wagon.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
« Reply #84 on: Wed, 05 July 2023, 00:38:01 »
no support for caps lock led on final version of pcb?  :'(

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« Reply #85 on: Wed, 05 July 2023, 06:40:40 »
This keeb makes no sense for the price, is just too good to be real

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« Reply #86 on: Thu, 06 July 2023, 09:48:10 »
No POM Plate im so sad  :-[

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
« Reply #87 on: Fri, 07 July 2023, 09:21:47 »
I was going to wait for Wuque Studio to release an Aurora in a colour I like, but this is incredibly tempting...

Gasket, FRL, PC plate option, included decent stabilizers.

Could you maybe show Lunar, Fog, and Rock close to one another so I can get a better sense of the colours?

Also, is Lunar the silver one? I like that the good shades of silver and blue are available. Is Reef really that bright?
Yes, Lunar is the silver one. Every color you are interested in will be reviewed by creators.

no support for caps lock led on final version of pcb?  :'(
We are sorry, but the indicator light above the arrow keys has the same function as the capslock led. :D

Is the non flex cut PCB available in tri-mode hotswap? Or only wired hotswap?
Sorry, the non flex cut PCB is only available in wired soldered PCB. But you can try TKD's design of PCB-cut Plug.

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« Reply #88 on: Sun, 09 July 2023, 20:31:18 »
Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!
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« Reply #89 on: Mon, 10 July 2023, 00:36:39 »
Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

The color looks different from different angles and lights, we took some videos of the real to show these colors from different angles. For your reference.
Void Elf
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« Reply #90 on: Mon, 10 July 2023, 11:34:42 »
Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

Same, I was disappointed to see the purple turned out a lot more vibrant compared to the photos taken on the IC. I have another color in mind and will probably go with that, board is still has good value.

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« Reply #91 on: Mon, 10 July 2023, 17:46:36 »
Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

The color looks different from different angles and lights, we took some videos of the real to show these colors from different angles. For your reference.
Void Elf
Jasper
Fog and Sky
Silver and Cream

Do you have a video for the "Rock" color?

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
« Reply #92 on: Mon, 10 July 2023, 18:59:21 »
no support for caps lock led on final version of pcb?  :'(
We are sorry, but the indicator light above the arrow keys has the same function as the capslock led. :D



Unfortunate. Caps Lock indicator LED solder spot would have been the cherry on top, so I could mount my sets with windowed Caps Lock.
Otherwise, I am still very excited about this board. Price is just unbeatable  ;D

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« Reply #93 on: Wed, 12 July 2023, 08:37:47 »
Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

The color looks different from different angles and lights, we took some videos of the real to show these colors from different angles. For your reference.
Void Elf
Jasper
Fog and Sky
Silver and Cream

Do you have a video for the "Rock" color?
This is Tofu's video, the color is Rock.

Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

Same, I was disappointed to see the purple turned out a lot more vibrant compared to the photos taken on the IC. I have another color in mind and will probably go with that, board is still has good value.
Unfortunately, void elf did not satisfy you, but fortunately you have another choice.

no support for caps lock led on final version of pcb?  :'(
We are sorry, but the indicator light above the arrow keys has the same function as the capslock led. :D



Unfortunate. Caps Lock indicator LED solder spot would have been the cherry on top, so I could mount my sets with windowed Caps Lock.
Otherwise, I am still very excited about this board. Price is just unbeatable  ;D

I see.  :( 
You will be more excited about its quality at this price. :D

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« Reply #94 on: Wed, 12 July 2023, 12:06:39 »
Just saw the video of the void elf and I know its been said so nothing to add of value but I am also bummed that the Void elf is more Plum Elf vs VOID elf. That dark rich plum color was really attractive and I was expecting something like that. The render is for sure not at all the color of the board. Not even close.

Oh well. I'll still pick one up or another color, just disappointing.

Maybe black or silver!

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« Reply #95 on: Wed, 12 July 2023, 15:42:54 »
Lovely board and colorways, any chance you guys got smaller layout with these color options in the future?

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« Reply #96 on: Fri, 14 July 2023, 14:08:33 »
Possibly a stupid question, and no matter what, I'm grabbing a unit.

Has the ball-catch mechanism been stress tested with detaching and re-attaching the top case to the bottom case multiple times? And if so, was there a number where it started to show wear and tear?

Not like I'm going to be rebuilding 100s of times, but I just wanted to throw that out there out of curiosity.

GLWGB, can't wait to grab mine next week!

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« Reply #97 on: Fri, 14 July 2023, 15:36:56 »
Wireless

We have contracted a hardware development company in the peripheral industry. They have customized a triple-mode firmware solution and dedicated driver for Cycle7. In preliminary testing, the latency of Bluetooth and 2.4G reached a level that surprised us. It's equipped with two 2200mAh batteries to ensure battery life in wireless mode.

Sorry if this was already asked/answered, but does this custom firmware allow for key mapping, as the wireless version will not ve VIA-compatible? Very excited for this board!

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« Reply #98 on: Sat, 15 July 2023, 00:48:57 »
Would this come with 1000HZ for wired?

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
« Reply #99 on: Sun, 16 July 2023, 06:51:35 »
Lovely board and colorways, any chance you guys got smaller layout with these color options in the future?

You will see other layouts in the future, but the colors are TBD.

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« Reply #100 on: Sun, 16 July 2023, 21:02:10 »
You will see other layouts in the future, but the colors are TBD.

WKL 60% please

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
« Reply #101 on: Sun, 16 July 2023, 22:42:20 »
Cycle 65%! <3

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« Reply #102 on: Mon, 17 July 2023, 02:25:07 »


Which weight color is this shiny one?
Mirror PVD prism?
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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
« Reply #103 on: Mon, 17 July 2023, 22:35:05 »
Hi guys.
Pleased to announce our involvement as OCE vendor for this. I know a few people have been saking as it's not listed in the OP.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
« Reply #104 on: Tue, 18 July 2023, 06:27:07 »
nice! awesome colors and also great pricing.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
« Reply #105 on: Thu, 20 July 2023, 00:44:14 »
Would this come with 1000HZ for wired?

Yes, wired and 2.4G both come with 1000HZ.

Hi guys.
Pleased to announce our involvement as OCE vendor for this. I know a few people have been saking as it's not listed in the OP.

 :thumb:

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Which weight color is this shiny one?
Mirror PVD prism?

This is purple PVD SS.

Wireless

We have contracted a hardware development company in the peripheral industry. They have customized a triple-mode firmware solution and dedicated driver for Cycle7. In preliminary testing, the latency of Bluetooth and 2.4G reached a level that surprised us. It's equipped with two 2200mAh batteries to ensure battery life in wireless mode.

Sorry if this was already asked/answered, but does this custom firmware allow for key mapping, as the wireless version will not ve VIA-compatible? Very excited for this board!

Yes, of course. The firmware allows for key mapping.

Possibly a stupid question, and no matter what, I'm grabbing a unit.

Has the ball-catch mechanism been stress tested with detaching and re-attaching the top case to the bottom case multiple times? And if so, was there a number where it started to show wear and tear?

Not like I'm going to be rebuilding 100s of times, but I just wanted to throw that out there out of curiosity.

GLWGB, can't wait to grab mine next week!

Thanks for your support! The ball-catch mechanism will keep tight even rebuild it thousands of times. :D

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
« Reply #106 on: Thu, 20 July 2023, 14:41:16 »
Thanks for the response!

Obviously, we'll have to see once everyone gets their units from the GB, but this could really be a turning point in the hobby (Cycle7).

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
« Reply #107 on: Thu, 20 July 2023, 16:32:38 »
Thanks for the response!

Obviously, we'll have to see once everyone gets their units from the GB, but this could really be a turning point in the hobby (Cycle7).
I know  that the Matrix Corsa and jris75 also use a catch ball mechanism. 

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
« Reply #108 on: Thu, 20 July 2023, 16:48:41 »
Thanks for the response!

Obviously, we'll have to see once everyone gets their units from the GB, but this could really be a turning point in the hobby (Cycle7).
I know  that the Matrix Corsa and jris75 also use a catch ball mechanism.

For sure! I guess I should've clarified - more like how the Geon's Frog TKL changed the hobby (in-housing some or all parts of creating a board = ridiculously good price for what you get), I think the Cycle 7 is going to do the same.

Ano is ridiculously good for the price, and so are sound, feel, and looks (while taking into consideration preference). A board that in no way should cost this little for as fantastic it appears to be!

Of course, until we get our units in our hands, we won't really know (or until the Chinese GB participants get their boards) if it's just the reviewer boards that are like this, or if it's all of our boards.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start and vendors update
« Reply #109 on: Fri, 21 July 2023, 19:51:50 »
Hello everyone, GB has started and vendors in each region have been updated.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start and vendors update
« Reply #110 on: Sun, 23 July 2023, 17:33:39 »
I cannot find it on UK - Prototypist site.
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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start and vendors update
« Reply #111 on: Sun, 23 July 2023, 17:36:49 »
I cannot find it on UK - Prototypist site.

ProtoTypist's owner has been away for the weekend and hasn't been able to put it up yet.


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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start and vendors update
« Reply #112 on: Sun, 23 July 2023, 17:38:22 »
I cannot find it on UK - Prototypist site.

ProtoTypist's owner has been away for the weekend and hasn't been able to put it up yet.

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Oh, I see, thanks.
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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start and vendors update
« Reply #113 on: Mon, 24 July 2023, 15:27:30 »
North America - Click Clack

Hello, I'm trying to place an order at the corresponding vendor for my region (North America, I'm located in Mexico) but I get this error after entering my address and trying to proceed to checkout:


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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start and vendors update
« Reply #114 on: Mon, 24 July 2023, 15:51:22 »
Could you please close this thread and put the link to the GB-thread in the top of this post. ;)

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start and vendors update
« Reply #115 on: Mon, 24 July 2023, 16:11:21 »
Which version are you guys ordering?

I'm picking cream and I think spectrum PVD SS
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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #116 on: Wed, 26 July 2023, 16:52:47 »
I opted for WKL Lunar - Hotswap Wireless PCB, That includes the batteries but - does that mean i will not receive the internal brass weights? Hope this is not the case!
Asking here since it is not listed specifically at any vendor.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #117 on: Sat, 29 July 2023, 17:09:10 »
I opted for WKL Lunar - Hotswap Wireless PCB, That includes the batteries but - does that mean i will not receive the internal brass weights? Hope this is not the case!

There is room under the brass weights for the batteries. They are actually referred to as battery covers in the product description. The wired version has that same space filled with foam or some other material beneath the weights.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #118 on: Mon, 31 July 2023, 17:05:36 »
Are we going to get any kind of further information or video on how the wireless PCB functions and the features available on it before the GB closes?

Considering it's new and not the QK/Zoom software, I'd like to see it before I commit to purchasing...

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #119 on: Fri, 29 December 2023, 04:13:24 »
You need to consider offering ISO enter in the hotswap PCB as well. Hope this feedback will be considered for Cycle8 atleast. Neo 80 supports ISO enter on hotswap PCB. This is actually a deal breaker after seeing the flexibility offered on Neo 80.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #120 on: Fri, 29 December 2023, 07:04:04 »
You need to consider offering ISO enter in the hotswap PCB as well. Hope this feedback will be considered for Cycle8 atleast. Neo 80 supports ISO enter on hotswap PCB. This is actually a deal breaker after seeing the flexibility offered on Neo 80.
Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #121 on: Fri, 29 December 2023, 11:39:37 »
Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.
I am specifically asking for ISO enter key which does not seem to be there in the hotswap PCB on this zFrontier description image - https://img2.zfrontier.com/post/20231229/lvwcznbU8wItFL_lEgSF8Kn908ox.jpg-large2400.jpg. zFrontier GB page - https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/6ZgkWBBEaAp8

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #122 on: Sat, 06 January 2024, 10:05:36 »
Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.
I am specifically asking for ISO enter key which does not seem to be there in the hotswap PCB on this zFrontier description image - https://img2.zfrontier.com/post/20231229/lvwcznbU8wItFL_lEgSF8Kn908ox.jpg-large2400.jpg. zFrontier GB page - https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/6ZgkWBBEaAp8
I agree, there doesn’t seem to be ISO enter support on the hotswap board for the Cycle8, at least not from the zfrontier page. I suggest waiting for the international sale page to see if that carries over.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #123 on: Sat, 06 January 2024, 11:58:31 »
You need to consider offering ISO enter in the hotswap PCB as well. Hope this feedback will be considered for Cycle8 atleast. Neo 80 supports ISO enter on hotswap PCB. This is actually a deal breaker after seeing the flexibility offered on Neo 80.
Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.

Cycle8? Is the a product info already for it?
What's the difference between Cycle7 and 8?
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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #124 on: Sat, 06 January 2024, 12:22:49 »
You need to consider offering ISO enter in the hotswap PCB as well. Hope this feedback will be considered for Cycle8 atleast. Neo 80 supports ISO enter on hotswap PCB. This is actually a deal breaker after seeing the flexibility offered on Neo 80.
Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.

Cycle8? Is the a product info already for it?
What's the difference between Cycle7 and 8?
Upcoming Cycle8 is a classic TKL. See the zfrontier links posted earlier. There’s no actual English language product page available just yet.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #125 on: Sun, 07 January 2024, 08:14:10 »
I agree, there doesn’t seem to be ISO enter support on the hotswap board for the Cycle8, at least not from the zfrontier page. I suggest waiting for the international sale page to see if that carries over.

The GB for Cycle8 is already in progress in China. Cycle7 deliveries are in progress worldwide. If this is not brought to their attention now, it might carry over to the international GB as well. Sure we have to wait for the international IC/GB details.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #126 on: Mon, 08 January 2024, 17:49:19 »
You need to consider offering ISO enter in the hotswap PCB as well. Hope this feedback will be considered for Cycle8 atleast. Neo 80 supports ISO enter on hotswap PCB. This is actually a deal breaker after seeing the flexibility offered on Neo 80.
Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.

Cycle8? Is the a product info already for it?
What's the difference between Cycle7 and 8?
Upcoming Cycle8 is a classic TKL. See the zfrontier links posted earlier. There’s no actual English language product page available just yet.

Just saw it. Nice.
but still waiting for my Cycle7, first things first :)
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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #127 on: Mon, 05 February 2024, 16:09:24 »



I just received this keyboard today, build quality and the TKD coating is all perfect! Acoustically with all the foams in it's pretty much the thockiest keyboard you can find! Without foam it still sounds great and full.

@clickclack.io What I need now is the software download to remap the keys since I
 got the Bluetooth/wireless version.  Please help provide the link here. Thank you!

Although it's not as big as a saving as I originally thought. I went all out with the $180 package, plus $50 shipping and another $25 for duty. All in all it's over $330 Canadian.  FYI for My fellow Canadians.





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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #128 on: Tue, 06 February 2024, 08:35:05 »
@clickclack.io What I need now is the software download to remap the keys since I got the Bluetooth/wireless version.  Please help provide the link here. Thank you!

what you need is a discord account tbh

https://discord.com/channels/809281206889873418/1109519316015136768/1192852408506798170

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #129 on: Tue, 06 February 2024, 21:06:52 »
Beautiful green but wish this was a 80%
My preferred layouts are unpopular I guess

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #130 on: Wed, 07 February 2024, 07:22:25 »
Beautiful green but wish this was a 80%
My preferred layouts are unpopular I guess

Read up a few posts. They are making the Cycle8.

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Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd
« Reply #131 on: Wed, 07 February 2024, 09:50:30 »
Beautiful green but wish this was a 80%
My preferred layouts are unpopular I guess

Read up a few posts. They are making the Cycle8.

Nice! Will be watching for that then