Geim65 - Circle - Triangle - Square
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The Geim65 is our premiere Keyboard, complementing our Jacket line of switches.
We made a bunch of switches we are really proud of, inspired by the Squid Games series and now we are wanting to try and make a unique keyboard. We wanted something that was easy to build, had an interesting style, and unique mounting methods that were bouncy and sounds amazing. After working to refine a design for months we have some prototypes that we are happy with and now we are going to run an in-stock sale.
We’ve implemented the following QOL features: force-break gaskets, a ball latch for ease of use,
a unique waffle weight for improved acoustics, three mounting methods, and our proprietary bowl-like isolation gasket for a modified bottom/pin mount experience and additional force breaking.
The Geim65 is a tri-mount leaf-spring 65% keyboard you won't want to miss!
IC Form can be found here (https://forms.gle/z5efMHKAjD6VsL6T7)
There will be 50 units in stock that should be available between March and May 2024.
If we get enough interest, we would love to do a larger run to help cut costs. We would love to aim for the $200-$300 range.
Check out our photo dump: https://imgur.com/a/WfDIGed
Real photos will be added shortly, as we have a green and red sample in hand.
Tentative Pricing: ~$400 per kit
Geim65 Keyboard Features:
* Layout: 65%
* Mounting Styles:
- Gasket - Silicone Socks
- Pin/Bottom - Utilizing a proprietary bowl-like isolation gasket reduces reverberation and provides a unique experience.
- O-Ring
* Case Options:
- Case: Aluminum
- Black - Anodized
- Dark Red - Anodized
- Dark Green - Anodized
* PCB: Hotswap, 1.6mm, Non-Flex-cut, USB-C S1 Unified Daughterboard
* Plate Options:
- Non-Leaf Spring Polypropylene
- Leaf Spring Aluminum
- Leaf Spring Carbon Fiber
- FR-4 Half Plate
* Inside Weight Options:
- Brass - Sandblasted
* Outside Accent/Weight Options:
- Brass - Sandblasted
- Stainless Steel (304) - Mirror Polish
* QMK Firmware and VIA Support
* 19.8mm Front Height
* 6.8° Typing Angle
* Dimensions: TBD
* Manufacturer: Sinorise
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Top mount has been removed due to it not being compatible with the ball latch system.
More photos and the latest updates are available on our Discord (https://discord.gg/knckeys) server.
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Hotswap PCB Layout:
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Solder PCB Layout:
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Kits Include:
* Aluminum Top and Bottom Case
* Solder or Hotswap PCB
* 1 USB-C S1 Unified Daughterboard
* 1 Internal Brass Weight
* Set of Ball Latches Pre-Installed
* 1 of each External Accent/Weight
* 1 Set of Silicone Top-Mount Bowls
* 3 Additional Silicone Bowls for Force Breaking
* 4 Force Break Pads (PORON)
* 1 Set of Silicone Socks
* 1 Set of Feet
* Optional Choice of O-Ring (3 Sizes)
Please check our website for all the available options: https://knckeys.com/products/knc-keys-geim65-keyboard
EDIT: We are waiting on the fourth sample unit (the third from Sinorise). I want to experiment with how having 8 total gasket tabs would compare to how it is now, increase some of the tolerances in the gasket areas, and add additional forcebreaks between the case and weight/accent pieces.