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Title: [IC] Crin
Post by: Bachoo on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:18:13

GB Thread is live go there: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115658.0

Crin

Hi Geekhack, I'm Bachoo. I've made a rectangle. Please consider, and thank you for taking time out of your day to take a look.

IC FORM (https://forms.gle/xXqnmcrorrvKGMp48)
Bachoo Discord (https://discord.gg/D4a3anR)

(https://imgur.com/mzvckvE.jpg)

Inspiration

An FRLTKL (or WKLFRLTKL) named after the Romanian word for "Lily", they're my favorite flower and a fond memory of a better time in life.

CASE SPECS

- Case: 6063 Alu
- Colors: Black, Rose Gold, Wine Red, Navy
- Layout: FRLTKL OR WKLFRLTKL
- Typing angle: 7°
- Width: 362.23mm
- Height: 20.53mm (front), 34.7mm (back)
- Weight: Approximately 1.519kg, depending on configuration
- Plate mounting style: Top Mount
- Price: $395
- Availability: 300 Units

Click to view renders of color options:

(https://imgur.com/HjqE4do.png)
(https://imgur.com/uqZ8Dq5.png)
(https://imgur.com/JKSX2bX.png)
(https://imgur.com/EMA7TD7.png)

If you're not a fan of the flower design, you will have an option to remove it.
(https://imgur.com/V7pfFzu.png)(https://imgur.com/Kxzgktw.png)

PCB INFO

The PCB for this kit was designed by KnoblesseOblige

ARM MCU, STM32 based
QMK/VIA compatibility
ESD protection
Daughterboard: Unified C3 (USB C – Centered)
No hotswap avail
Note: Underglow is not supported as all units will be aluminum

(https://imgur.com/eU7iK19.png)

Current plate materials include:
-Anodized 5052 Aluminum
-FR4
-Sandblasted Polycarbonate
-Carbon Fiber

Plate files will be released once the GB is completed for anyone who wants other materials

PRICING/VENDORS
The target price for this board will be sub $400 + shipping, I hope we can bring this price down as much as possible -- I wish to run this board in December/January, leaning more towards in December.

Vendors:
-(US) Cannonkeys
-(CAN) Deskhero
-(UK) Prototypist.net
-(EU) mykeyboard.eu
-(OCE) Daily Clack
-(SEA) iLumkb

PROTOTYPES
I am currently waiting for the 2nd round of prototypes to arrive to me, I have made some changes already before the proto has arrived to me, but the changes are purely aesthetic (flower size adjustment). Once the v2 prototype arrives to me I will be taking more photos of it and updating the thread. I will also be sending my v2 prototypes to these streamers:

- Blacksimon
- Shoobs
- Alexotos
- Lulzthax

Here is a typing test of the v1 proto for those that are interested:

Here are some photos of the v2 prototype, please note that there are small aesthetic changes that I've made since this proto.

(https://imgur.com/mxMfKgP.png)
(https://imgur.com/vC7lmME.png)
(https://imgur.com/DL9SQol.png)

TO DO:
~~Interest Check~~
Finalize pricing.
Group Buy - Currently planned to be in December/January.
Production
QC and Shipping

For updates, continue to follow this thread or join my discord server: https://discord.gg/D4a3anR

SPECIAL THANKS
Cardinal for designing the engraving, you always do great work bro.
Taylor/KnoblesseOblige for designing the pcb like always, wizardry.
Snomo for design input and bouncing ideas off of
Nathanalphaman for existing

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Bachoo on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:18:25

Reserved!

11/18/2021 -- Based on the IC responses (and several people messaging me on discord) we added a WKL as an option, but sacrificed green as a color option to do so.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/826697675201445908/911011356700975154/unknown.png)
12/14/2021 -- Added proto pictures and announced price.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: NivlakN on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:19:14

Crin cool

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: StoneTiger on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:20:35

Hot

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: AxolStudio on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:20:47

nice rectangle

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: qats on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:22:50

i like rectangles

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Alejo1707 on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:23:58

Much beauty

Sent from my GM1917 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: catos on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:24:20

i love top mounts

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: paopao on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:25:04

nice

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Baka Bot on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:25:16

The Duality of Keyboards

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: of_sam on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:26:02

Crin(ge)

Jk I love you Bachoo.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: 7h3of7 on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:29:06

I do love good rectangles.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Sicowa on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:29:15

Cute board by a cutie

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: lovidore on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:37:19

Yes.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: niicao on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:40:08

any chance of having the o-ring mount as an option?
where r the blockers? ;-;
but really nice board, amazing design, looking forward to it :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: herbologist on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:41:47

crin so lit. gimme.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: of_sam on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:44:32

[attachimg=1]

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: finalarcadia on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:53:33

That logo is a bit phallic don't u think

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: akameyyy on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:57:24

Sleek design, no weird gimmicks, good execution.
Nice rectangle imo

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: $W4GK!NG on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:57:38

crin gud, crin nut

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: misswaffle on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:59:59

Pretty rectangle

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: surplusofchairs on Thu, 18 November 2021, 15:02:22

the cutout in plate very cute
lilies are my fav flower
good rectangle as always :p

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: tamlam on Thu, 18 November 2021, 15:06:19

Pretty rectangle

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: stewfayew on Thu, 18 November 2021, 15:12:11

An option to remove the front design? A great showcase of humility indeed

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Chuuu on Thu, 18 November 2021, 15:12:21

Sick board

Also ban cho

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: mawli on Thu, 18 November 2021, 15:15:33

Hi Bachoo. I'm Mawli. I have made a comment. I love you

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: themasterphi on Thu, 18 November 2021, 15:16:33

Looks great! Big fan of FRL TKLs. Just curious for my own understanding, is there a reason why there wasn't a vertical flex cut to separate nav cluster/arrow keys from the rest of the board?

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: DubbTom on Thu, 18 November 2021, 15:49:28

The infill on the flower is real clean but an option with the engraving without the infill would be nice.

Quote from: finalarcadia on Thu, 18 November 2021, 14:53:33

That logo is a bit phallic don't u think

You should see a doctor

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: chat and team on Thu, 18 November 2021, 17:22:18

is this a joke 300 units at "sub 400". Nothing really complex about the design or weight either
almost as bad as ~~kumamech~~ polar types

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 18 November 2021, 17:41:34

Quote from: chat and team on Thu, 18 November 2021, 17:22:18

is this a joke 300 units at "sub 400"

that's a normal price for something like this

is it expensive? sure. but that's just what keyboards that aren't being run by a massive operation cost. machining and materials are really expensive right now.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: GrumioThaSpoonGod on Thu, 18 November 2021, 17:47:32

Any chance of a white color?

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Mecxs on Thu, 18 November 2021, 17:59:30

I like this and will give you money in exchange for one.

Also: WKL TKL FRL = wickle tickle for real

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Rx003 on Thu, 18 November 2021, 18:19:42

The year of FRL, this so nice :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Thu, 18 November 2021, 19:24:08

The wine color is tempting..
GJ Bachoo

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Gnome on Thu, 18 November 2021, 19:44:45

Sad to see there's rarely any green keyboards, Please consider.
Been wanting an frltkl for a while so i hope this one lands at a good pricepoint.
Goodluck :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Kinesiologist on Thu, 18 November 2021, 19:51:57

The WKL blockers will be the "correct" height/length right?

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Bachoo on Thu, 18 November 2021, 22:01:18

Quote from: Kinesiologist on Thu, 18 November 2021, 19:51:57

The WKL blockers will be the "correct" height/length right?

Of course, we're not savages around here.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: treeleaf64 on Thu, 18 November 2021, 22:35:03

We do some flower enjoying : )
What is your favorite lily species Mr Bachoo

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: HappyB0T on Thu, 18 November 2021, 22:56:42

Hi Crin. Pricing is fair. Love the design of the board. Not a huge fan of the flower - but I like basic ***** design. Really happy to see you running this IC! Best of luck!

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Bachoo on Thu, 18 November 2021, 23:43:56

Quote from: treeleaf64 on Thu, 18 November 2021, 22:35:03

We do some flower enjoying : )
What is your favorite lily species Mr Bachoo

Hello treeleaf, I am an enjoyer of the wood lily species.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: BapoDonu on Fri, 19 November 2021, 02:47:04

Hi Geekhack, I'm Bachoo. I've made a rectangle. Please consider, and thank you for taking time out of your day to take a look.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: CardinalityTV on Fri, 19 November 2021, 11:13:53

D'aww I got a shoutout from dad 😭

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: SDKCAMPING on Sat, 20 November 2021, 10:37:44

Any side renders avail?

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Bachoo on Sat, 20 November 2021, 13:33:02

Quote from: SDKCAMPING on Sat, 20 November 2021, 10:37:44

Any side renders avail?

I hope this is enough for you!
(https://imgur.com/hHmlsdr.png)

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: bansheetango on Mon, 22 November 2021, 15:39:16

Baciul Hapciu? ;D
Beautiful rectangle, good luck!

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: maximize on Wed, 24 November 2021, 22:54:22

Aww, I definitely would have gone for this in green. Beautiful!

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Gvalch_ca on Thu, 25 November 2021, 13:30:56

Very nice. I love to see F-rowless TKLs.

You mentioned that anodized alu plate will be an option. Which colors will be available?
And also, why not to add silver as a case color?
I think classic Korean combo of silver case + red plate might be popular.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: mgdufoe on Sun, 28 November 2021, 10:07:00

Yes. Great rectangle, friend. I need it. :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: sirieous on Sun, 28 November 2021, 10:57:42

neat

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Tweec on Mon, 29 November 2021, 03:34:04

FRL probably my favorite layout, definitely tempting :D

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: zekth on Fri, 03 December 2021, 04:12:00

Wine red? count me in :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: CONIN on Fri, 10 December 2021, 11:22:09

I'll keep an eye on this one! :cool:

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: HappyB0T on Fri, 10 December 2021, 13:52:23

I appreciate the sans-flower version. Interested :D

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: gotgoodiez on Fri, 10 December 2021, 18:51:25

Been wanting a FRL, this will probably be my first!

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: tinlong117 on Mon, 13 December 2021, 08:47:33

Crin for cringe!!

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: TypicalOranges on Mon, 13 December 2021, 14:52:57

This is a great rectangle

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: VXQN on Tue, 14 December 2021, 03:57:33

I've more-or-less given up on getting a "nice" TKL, so this is very appealling. Thanks for adding the logo/badge delete option, and for adding ProtoTypist as a vendor, you've transformed this from a pass to a must-have!

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: mozaic on Tue, 14 December 2021, 08:07:32

Wow, this looks really nice. Would love to see some photos of the prototypes when they arrive

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: Bachoo on Tue, 14 December 2021, 10:19:16

Just wanted to bump the thread up and let people know that I've updated the main post with proto pictures, oh and also the price is $395 for the kit.

Title: Re: [IC] Crin
Post by: elongatedmusk on Tue, 14 December 2021, 12:33:20

What's the estimated turnaround time for this?