[IC] UD_40 (40% Ortholinear keyboard) We are proceeding with a vendor

[goldworms]

19/06/21 Update
Hello guys, it's been long since I gave an update to this thread. As some of you may know, I am facing some major changes in my life and don't have quite enough room for running group buys on my on.
So I've been talking with mykeyboard.eu for a while for them being the vendor of upcoming UD projects, and now the UD_40 seems to be ready to proceed! Further details will be announced by a separate thread created by mykeyboard, and I will link it here as soon as it is posted.
+ UD_70's timeline should be decided as soon as things are scheduled with mykeyboard, so please wait for the update on that as well. Thank you everyone for the support, have a good one!

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Hi, I am Goldworms from Korea.
I'd like to show you the board that I designed and start an IC thread for it.
Let me introduce you to UD_40, a 40% layout keyboard.
GB has already begun and it's accepting forms in Korea.






Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/goldworms_77/?hl=ko

Youtube

Here are some of UD_40's specifications.

Base kit includes :

1. PCB : DZ40 (made by KBDFans, QMK firmware)

2. Housing
-Top : Aluminium 6061or Polycarbonate
-Bottom : Polycarbonate (4 degrees angle)

3. Plate : Aluminium

4. etc
-Pan Head Screw : 6 x Misumi M2-6L (for joining plate)
-Flat Head Screw : 6 x Misumi M2-6L (for joining housings)
-4 x 3M SJ3502 rubber bumps

General informations

1. Colors
-Aluminium parts will be silver in color.
-Polycarbonate parts will be sand-blasted.

2. Options
-UD_40 has two options for top housing (Aluminium or Polycarbonate)
-No price difference between options.

3. Price
-Base kit price will be $235.

4. Date
-GB is expected to start early April.

5. Shipping
-EMS-ships from Korea
[Asia ($35) / Australia ($68) / EU, Canada ($63) / USA ($75)]
I couldn’t check the exact shipping costs as I didn’t calculate the final weight yet. I’ll update it asap.
[Asia ($30) / Australia ($37) / EU, Canada ($38) / USA ($43)]

6. Notes
-Payments will be processed via PayPal.
-Helicoils will be inserted to polycarbonate parts.
-Will be packaged safely with foam sponges and bubble wraps.
-I will put my best effort into QC, but boards with slight scratches or blemishes might exist and won't be subjects for replacements or refunds. Same goes to anodizing qualities, I will QC them myself.

Thank you.

[goldworms]

reserve

[bengine]

Can Planck pcb fit this board?

[piit79]

Looks nice, but too mucho for my wallet. I would especially have a hard time to stomach that shipping is 25% of base cost...

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[goldworms]

Can Planck pcb fit this board?

The Planck pcb is not compatible.
The reason is that the standard PCB (19.05mm) and Planck pcb (19mm) have different switch distances.

[goldworms]

Looks nice, but too mucho for my wallet. I would especially have a hard time to stomach that shipping is 25% of base cost...

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It is right that the shipping fee is expensive. I have not yet verified the correct shipping cost at the post office.
UD_40 is light in weight and small in packaging volume, Much will change in my proposed shipping cost.

[Puddsy]

one of the better 40% designs i've seen actually

this is nice

[MikeTheTiger]

Nice. Loving the polycarb one.

[garbo]

Oh, nice. I remember seeing this on kbdlab and hoping that it might be opened to the West. Would buy for sure.

[Minterly]

Would mechmini fit in this case?

[goldworms]

Oh, nice. I remember seeing this on kbdlab and hoping that it might be opened to the West. Would buy for sure.

Thank you.

[goldworms]

Would mechmini fit in this case?

mechmini pcb I can not check the information, but it seems to be compatible with the bolt hole location of the published PCB picture. But I can not say that it is an exact match.

[garbo]

Would mechmini fit in this case?

Well PCB-wise, if you have a spare or want to desolder:

• Mechmini 2 - yes. It's identical to the NIU mini PCB this is designed for.
• Mechmini RGB - possibly not. This is the same thing but with USB-C, which it looks like the port on this case is too narrow for.
• OG Mechmini - no, obviously.

[goldworms]

Would mechmini fit in this case?

Well PCB-wise, if you have a spare or want to desolder:

• Mechmini 2 - yes. It's identical to the NIU mini PCB this is designed for.
• Mechmini RGB - possibly not. This is the same thing but with USB-C, which it looks like the port on this case is too narrow for.
• OG Mechmini - no, obviously.

Thank you for your information.

[goldworms]

I am going to visit the post office for accurate weighing tomorrow, and the case weighs 455grams with all polycarbonate.
On Friday you will be able to update the shipping cost.

[Rubbermilitia]

Probably in for polycarb version. This is gorgeous, and I don't particularly like 40% boards

[fatpolomanjr]

I really like this board. If only there were an all black case with black plate option. With the current silver case I can get it cerakoted, but that would add onto the already high cost. Very nice design! I'll have to think about it.

[goldworms]

I updated the shipping cost. 

[the_high_5]

Here's to hoping my bank account is in the green come April!
Great looking kit.

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[goldworms]

Here's to hoping my bank account is in the green come April!
Great looking kit.

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[vicissitude]

It’s so cute and delicate.

[peggisan]

I love the case but not having a type-c connector hurts a bit.

[the_high_5]

Will there be other color options available during group buy?

[goldworms]

It’s so cute and delicate.

thank you 

[goldworms]

I love the case but not having a type-c connector hurts a bit.

It is already manufactured PCB, usb-c connector can not be applied. I'm sorry.

[goldworms]

Will there be other color options available during group buy?

Of course, I will prepare various colors.

[peggisan]

I love the case but not having a type-c connector hurts a bit.

It is already manufactured PCB, usb-c connector can not be applied. I'm sorry.

What is the measurements of the port hole? If it is wide enough, it might be able to fit the new type-C mechmini pcb

[goldworms]

I love the case but not having a type-c connector hurts a bit.

It is already manufactured PCB, usb-c connector can not be applied. I'm sorry.

What is the measurements of the port hole? If it is wide enough, it might be able to fit the new type-C mechmini pcb

The connector port size is wide enough.

[Lormania]

I will definitely be keeping my eye on this one. And hearing that there will be more color options come GB time is very exciting as well. Having USB-C would also be cool but if not then it isn't a deal breaker for me.

[peggisan]

I love the case but not having a type-c connector hurts a bit.

It is already manufactured PCB, usb-c connector can not be applied. I'm sorry.

What is the measurements of the port hole? If it is wide enough, it might be able to fit the new type-C mechmini pcb

The connector port size is wide enough.

(Attachment Link)

What is the measurement for the actual hole? Type C is a few mm wider than b-mini and judging by the image, the b-mini fits very snugly

[garbo]

What is the measurement for the actual hole? Type C is a few mm wider than b-mini and judging by the image, the b-mini fits very snugly

What do you mean? The numbers on the image are the measurements for the hole. The width of the mini-b connector you've put in red should be 6.8mm (vs 8.25mm for type c).

There would only be potential issues if the port is too recessed into the hole - an 11mm gap is pretty tight for the overmoulding around the connectors on type c cables. I just measured the two I had on my desk and it's 50:50 on whether they would fit.

[peggisan]

What is the measurement for the actual hole? Type C is a few mm wider than b-mini and judging by the image, the b-mini fits very snugly

What do you mean? The numbers on the image are the measurements for the hole. The width of the mini-b connector you've put in red should be 6.8mm (vs 8.25mm for type c).

There would only be potential issues if the port is too recessed into the hole - an 11mm gap is pretty tight for the overmoulding around the connectors on type c cables. I just measured the two I had on my desk and it's 50:50 on whether they would fit.

Ah. my bad. I mistook the diagram for something like this where the port hole was recessed into another hole

[goldworms]

What is the measurement for the actual hole? Type C is a few mm wider than b-mini and judging by the image, the b-mini fits very snugly

What do you mean? The numbers on the image are the measurements for the hole. The width of the mini-b connector you've put in red should be 6.8mm (vs 8.25mm for type c).

There would only be potential issues if the port is too recessed into the hole - an 11mm gap is pretty tight for the overmoulding around the connectors on type c cables. I just measured the two I had on my desk and it's 50:50 on whether they would fit.

Ah. my bad. I mistook the diagram for something like this where the port hole was recessed into another hole
(Attachment Link)

I am sorry that the answer is late.
There is enough free space where the usb connector is attached.

[Jkshowman]

Are there more pictures of this? Not many hi Pro ortholinear cases out there :/

[mwahlig]

That polycarb looks so good. Definitely in for one


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[equalunique]

Dreaming about purchasing this UD_40, putting GMK 9009 keycaps on it, adding the GMK Korean Beige Add-On Kit, then having a perfect ode to Koreans & their amazing culture.

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[fatpolomanjr]

What do you mean? The numbers on the image are the measurements for the hole. The width of the mini-b connector you've put in red should be 6.8mm (vs 8.25mm for type c).

There would only be potential issues if the port is too recessed into the hole - an 11mm gap is pretty tight for the overmoulding around the connectors on type c cables. I just measured the two I had on my desk and it's 50:50 on whether they would fit.

(Attachment Link)

I am sorry that the answer is late.
There is enough free space where the usb connector is attached.

(Attachment Link)
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To do USB-C, does the UD_40 pcb need to come with it already installed? From what I understand, USB-C is not a straightforward swap.

[int]

I am too late for this one, right? Just wanna make sure, since i've never seen an actual gb thread.

[fatpolomanjr]

I am too late for this one, right? Just wanna make sure, since i've never seen an actual gb thread.

Based on the first post in this thread, I was assuming a Korean group buy would happen first, then the International group buy would open up later, which would let US people purchase as well. But I might have it wrong.

[goldworms]

I am too late for this one, right? Just wanna make sure, since i've never seen an actual gb thread.

Based on the first post in this thread, I was assuming a Korean group buy would happen first, then the International group buy would open up later, which would let US people purchase as well. But I might have it wrong.

Korean GB took place before, the international group buy is now ready to happen as updated. Stay tuned!

[EMC Labs]

cool design!

[lizardsticks]

Count me in. I def want one when it goes live

[equalunique]

I really wish a PCB supporting 2x2u space was supported.

Will DXF files be available in case I want to cut my own plate for 2x2u space?

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[heyjaykay]

Following!

[CodeMayhem]

want!

[heyjaykay]

Any updates to the link on mykeyboards.eu?

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[Seoulcialite]

There have been some updates on the mykeyboard.eu discord server: https://discord.gg/CujVcu6

Here's one of the pictures recently shared.

[aaronnnn]

waiting patiently


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[FrostyToGo]

Hi! So I came up upon this thread a while after this original post was made, and I was wondering if this kit was still being made? If so where?

I also wanted to ask if you would be selling any of the products separately ?

Thank you for consideration of my question

PS. I found this post through insta and what drew me in was the Apple Pencil in the space. Can that little space charge the pencil too?

[Puncus]

I will have to get 2 pcbs, one for ortho and one for staggered. Im completely in anyway, Hope we get more updates soon.