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Title: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: anonymous on Thu, 11 March 2021, 05:29:25
Naja
"a genus of venomous elapid snakes known as cobras ("true cobras")"

(https://i.imgur.com/phR300m.jpg)

Hello everyone! I would like to share with you the 75% keyboard that I designed. As the title says, the screws connecting the top and bottom case is hidden under the keycaps (similar with the Vega65). The curve on the bottom case is simple yet it accentuates both the side and back part of the case. The shape of the back and bottom of the case gives me Cobra vibes, hence the name that I chose.

I am not sure if you can still call this a seamless design since the top case doesn't fully cover the bottom case that is why I called it semi-seamless.

Due to the nature of the mounting, the layout bottom row will be fixed. I will test the design using a hotswap pcb. After confirming that everything is working together. I will also create a solder pcb with split backspace, stepped caps lock and ISO support.

Details:
 - Material: Anodized Aluminum Case
 - Case Color Options: E-White (Other colors TBD depending on interest)
 - Plate Options: FR4 Default (Other add-on plate materials TBD depending on interest)
 - Mounting Method: Top Mount
 - PCB Details: USB-C, Hotswap or Solder, No RGB Underglow, Compatible with VIA/QMK
 - Center mount usb port with daughterboard

Pricing:
Rough estimate on price is around 389$ for a kit with a hotswap pcb. I will have a more accurate pricing once I finalize where I will source the pcbs.

Status:
I already ordered a prototype in E-White and I will receive it by the end of May.

Interest Check Form (Different from the initial Feedback form): https://forms.gle/LUJ3QVxz36yrtmXy9
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/uFUEEvr7y6
Additional renders:
(https://i.imgur.com/uM0hQ92.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FdGVIk6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zPgCS8R.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hbVjrtT.jpg)
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Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: NightRye_ on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:15:03
simple, minimalist and beautiful.

would love a black color and maybe a brass weight option?
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: highpur on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:24:17
Keeping my eye on this IC, it has great potential.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: vi0till on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:26:19
Can we have hotswap layout with stepped capslock? Also +1 for gasket and please consider leaf spring plate?

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Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: hello21 on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:43:48
Oooh sexy side 75? Take my money.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: anonymous on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:53:01
Quote from: highpur on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:24:17
Keeping my eye on this IC, it has great potential.

Quote from: hello21 on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:43:48
Oooh sexy side 75? Take my money.

Thanks!

Quote from: NightRye_ on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:15:03
simple, minimalist and beautiful.

would love a black color and maybe a brass weight option?



Black will definitely be an option. I also love black! For the brass weight, internal or an external one?


Quote from: vi0till on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:26:19
Can we have hotswap layout with stepped capslock? Also +1 for gasket and please consider leaf spring plate?

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I can include both regular and stepped caps lock support that is hotswap but it will be using millmax sockets instead so soldering will be required.

I am not that familiar with leaf spring plate and I am not sure if I can implement it properly but I'll try
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: NightRye_ on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:53:50
Quote from: anonymous on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:53:01
Quote from: highpur on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:24:17
Keeping my eye on this IC, it has great potential.

Quote from: hello21 on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:43:48
Oooh sexy side 75? Take my money.

Thanks!

Quote from: NightRye_ on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:15:03
simple, minimalist and beautiful.

would love a black color and maybe a brass weight option?



Black will definitely be an option. I also love black! For the brass weight, internal or an external one?


Quote from: vi0till on Thu, 11 March 2021, 06:26:19
Can we have hotswap layout with stepped capslock? Also +1 for gasket and please consider leaf spring plate?

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk



I can include both regular and stepped caps lock support that is hotswap but it will be using millmax sockets instead so soldering will be required.

I am not that familiar with leaf spring plate and I am not sure if I can implement it properly but I'll try
looking forward to a external one, but internal is also fine

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Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: WHAT!? on Thu, 11 March 2021, 07:43:08
Case looks great, and the board is hotswap.

You got me.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: totalemon on Thu, 11 March 2021, 08:00:37
I love the curves on this, please consider a polycarbonate case option! Excited to see how this develops
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: anonymous on Thu, 11 March 2021, 08:07:28
Quote from: totalemon on Thu, 11 March 2021, 08:00:37
I love the curves on this, please consider a polycarbonate case option! Excited to see how this develops

PC would never happen if with hidden screws design.. The case mounting tabs are so little. It will break easily if made with pc. If it's gonna be made in PC, it will be in the traditional case mounting with screws going from the bottom case to top case.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: totalemon on Thu, 11 March 2021, 08:21:45
Quote from: anonymous on Thu, 11 March 2021, 08:07:28
Quote from: totalemon on Thu, 11 March 2021, 08:00:37
I love the curves on this, please consider a polycarbonate case option! Excited to see how this develops

PC would never happen if with hidden screws design.. The case mounting tabs are so little. It will break easily if made with pc. If it's gonna be made in PC, it will be in the traditional case mounting with screws going from the bottom case to top case.

Would it be possible to use metal threads for the hidden screws? Understandable if that's not viable though, and I'm still very much interested in an alu case
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: Rx003 on Thu, 11 March 2021, 08:26:33
Okay so a nice curve that meets in the middle, usb placement is on point (as I prefer middle ones) and is also hotswap so far checks what I need I wouldnt mind a classic top mount as well. Looking out for this IC best of luck!
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: AspiringMechKeebFan on Thu, 11 March 2021, 12:59:58
Very interested as well. Hotswap also sounds quite appealing as I was just recently looking into acquiring higher end-ish TKL/75% board to test switches on rather than the one I have now.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: Livid on Thu, 11 March 2021, 15:22:04
my vote is for gasket mount! are you planning more colors other than black & white? also, maybe in the future, i think this case design would look AMAZING as a 60 or 65
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: YoungTerror on Thu, 11 March 2021, 16:20:00
This is hella sexy. +1 on a brass weight, I bet it would look good depending on the design but understand not implementing it due to cost
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: DireRaven247 on Thu, 11 March 2021, 19:48:44
I like the design this board! Hopefully Fr4 or carbon fiber can be offered as plate options. I personally wouldn’t mind gasket mount but top mount is also nice. Excited to see how this board develops
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: Chippy on Fri, 12 March 2021, 12:47:21
I think you should stick with no weight, the curves are really nice on their own and don't need another accent. Looking forward to see this go into the proto stage.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: anonymous on Fri, 12 March 2021, 23:38:06
Quote from: Chippy on Fri, 12 March 2021, 12:47:21
I think you should stick with no weight, the curves are really nice on their own and don't need another accent. Looking forward to see this go into the proto stage.

This is what I think so too. If there will be a weight, it'll most likely be an internal one. Hopefully I will have a proto by April. I am currently finalizing the mounting and the internals.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: AspiringMechKeebFan on Sat, 13 March 2021, 00:20:20
If weight means more... weight then I'd rather not have one. I've tried to use a keyboard of acquaintance which was pushing about 3kg, it was quite unusable for me as I often move keyboard around the desk and moving 3kg slab is quite a chore.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: endl on Sat, 13 March 2021, 02:15:29
Rgb? Backlighting?
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: vi0till on Sat, 13 March 2021, 02:24:33
I like heft keyboard. +1 for internal weight.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: Owl on Sat, 13 March 2021, 14:34:47
I like it except the exploded arrow keys.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: 01fade on Sun, 14 March 2021, 11:45:14
This curves look so nice!
Gasket mount could be a bonus. Hotswap with normal capslock (probably will use it at control though) sounds great, too.

I am watching this IC. Hope it goes well!
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: Frogs. on Fri, 19 March 2021, 03:17:26
less GOOO
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: L4ll1g470r on Fri, 19 March 2021, 09:00:16
Quote from: Chippy on Fri, 12 March 2021, 12:47:21
I think you should stick with no weight, the curves are really nice on their own and don't need another accent. Looking forward to see this go into the proto stage.

Bottom weights work beautifully with these types, see Fjell and e7v2.

That said, very interested in one, if there’s iso support. 2 if the colors work out and there’s iso hotswap 😁
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: Finite on Tue, 13 April 2021, 22:01:08
Never before have I seen a more beautiful case... I don't even think I want a 75% board, but this is too beautiful to pass up on. Not to mention that name! I absolutely love snakes and love cobras the most, so this is a must have for me!
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: LaserCrafter on Wed, 14 April 2021, 02:58:33
this makes me have a fever. sold
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: Bl4ck on Wed, 14 April 2021, 04:40:21
Give me iso and a knob on the corner! PLEASE
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:48:27
Quote from: Bl4ck on Wed, 14 April 2021, 04:40:21
Give me iso and a knob on the corner! PLEASE

I have no plans on adding a knob. The board looks clean and I want to keep it that way. ISO is a big possibility.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:49:54
Prototype ordered!

It'll be E-White with FR4 plate. I decided to proceed with the no brass weight option.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: vi0till on Wed, 14 April 2021, 09:00:02
Do you consider to have brass / SS bottom as an option?

Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:49:54
Prototype ordered!

It'll be E-White with FR4 plate. I decided to proceed with the no brass weight option.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 09:09:14
Quote from: vi0till on Wed, 14 April 2021, 09:00:02
Do you consider to have brass / SS bottom as an option?

Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:49:54
Prototype ordered!

It'll be E-White with FR4 plate. I decided to proceed with the no brass weight option.

I'm open to the idea. But I think that would cost a lot. If some people are willing to pay the price then I'll try to make it happen.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: Bl4ck on Wed, 14 April 2021, 10:03:26
Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:48:27
Quote from: Bl4ck on Wed, 14 April 2021, 04:40:21
Give me iso and a knob on the corner! PLEASE

I have no plans on adding a knob. The board looks clean and I want to keep it that way. ISO is a big possibility.

If it has ISO i will be a client most likely, knob would be a plus for me :)
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: AspiringMechKeebFan on Wed, 14 April 2021, 10:17:42
Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:49:54
Prototype ordered!

It'll be E-White with FR4 plate. I decided to proceed with the no brass weight option.
What's the timeline for that? Any plans to make a build stream also?
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: HappyB0T on Wed, 14 April 2021, 22:57:48
Lots of curves on this board. Interesting Design. Will keep my eyes on this IC. Goooood Luck with yo' IC!
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: anonymous on Thu, 15 April 2021, 00:55:15
Quote from: AspiringMechKeebFan on Wed, 14 April 2021, 10:17:42
Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:49:54
Prototype ordered!

It'll be E-White with FR4 plate. I decided to proceed with the no brass weight option.
What's the timeline for that? Any plans to make a build stream also?

Manufacturing should take 1 month at most. I don't have the resources to do a build stream. If ever, I would ask someone to do it for me.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: Finite on Thu, 15 April 2021, 22:02:44
Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:48:27
Quote from: Bl4ck on Wed, 14 April 2021, 04:40:21
Give me iso and a knob on the corner! PLEASE

I have no plans on adding a knob. The board looks clean and I want to keep it that way. ISO is a big possibility.

I definitely agree on no knob, but I feel the board can look more clean without the F13 and instead by having a logo take up that area. Not sure what you'd use for it, whether it be a cobra or something else, but I think it might end up looking even better. Of course, this is up to you and I think it looks absolutely amazing as is, but just something you can think of for keeping the aesthetic as clean as possible.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: AspiringMechKeebFan on Fri, 16 April 2021, 05:18:45
Quote from: Finite on Thu, 15 April 2021, 22:02:44
Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:48:27
Quote from: Bl4ck on Wed, 14 April 2021, 04:40:21
Give me iso and a knob on the corner! PLEASE

I have no plans on adding a knob. The board looks clean and I want to keep it that way. ISO is a big possibility.

I definitely agree on no knob, but I feel the board can look more clean without the F13 and instead by having a logo take up that area. Not sure what you'd use for it, whether it be a cobra or something else, but I think it might end up looking even better. Of course, this is up to you and I think it looks absolutely amazing as is, but just something you can think of for keeping the aesthetic as clean as possible.
Adding logo there would make it basically 7V...
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: AlfredK on Fri, 16 April 2021, 09:38:44
This looks very nice and well done! Love the side and bottom  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: anonymous on Sat, 17 April 2021, 06:05:46
Quote from: Finite on Thu, 15 April 2021, 22:02:44
Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:48:27
Quote from: Bl4ck on Wed, 14 April 2021, 04:40:21
Give me iso and a knob on the corner! PLEASE

I have no plans on adding a knob. The board looks clean and I want to keep it that way. ISO is a big possibility.

I definitely agree on no knob, but I feel the board can look more clean without the F13 and instead by having a logo take up that area. Not sure what you'd use for it, whether it be a cobra or something else, but I think it might end up looking even better. Of course, this is up to you and I think it looks absolutely amazing as is, but just something you can think of for keeping the aesthetic as clean as possible.

If I can think of something good to put there then I can consider it. For now, I prefer the current look of it.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: anonymous on Sat, 17 April 2021, 06:09:04
I added an IC form on the OP. If you are interestd in this kit, kindly fill up the form and vote on color options, plate add-on options and the please comment on the newly added back logo. Thanks!

PS: Manu said that the CNC machining is already done! (I just placed an order a few days ago. So fast! :p). I will wait for some photos on Monday to confirm.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: endl on Sat, 17 April 2021, 09:08:37
Will there be led support at all, if yes can I request millmax support like on the ymdk 75 board
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: AhmadHamid on Sun, 18 April 2021, 09:52:31
I really love then clean and minimal design. If possible I would much prefer it without any logo (either front or back)

Will there be ISO support? :D
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: bastijn on Mon, 19 April 2021, 02:31:11
I like the shape from behind/back but somehow something in the front render makes it look 'off' to me. Maybe due to the very minimal caps, hard contrast and material of the case in the render. Feels like I'm watching a pc/plastic board iso alu.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: Butterbeer on Thu, 22 April 2021, 23:32:39
Nice choice in layout! For me, this is the layout I prefer when working on a 75% board.


All great choices in terms of practical use and not just aesthetics  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: garald on Fri, 23 April 2021, 00:17:30
love the layout and the overall aesthetics of the case!

however, not a huge fan of the back logo as I don't think it matches well with the clean look of the rest of the board
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: anonymous on Fri, 23 April 2021, 04:58:48
Quote from: garald on Fri, 23 April 2021, 00:17:30
love the layout and the overall aesthetics of the case!

however, not a huge fan of the back logo as I don't think it matches well with the clean look of the rest of the board

The prototype won't have the engraving. It was just an idea but I do not have strong feelings about adding that engraving. I also prefer the cleaner look without the logo.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: keguira on Sun, 02 May 2021, 12:46:20
Quote from: L4ll1g470r on Fri, 19 March 2021, 09:00:16
That said, very interested in one, if there’s iso support. 2 if the colors work out and there’s iso hotswap 😁

HotSwap ISO would be amazing and i would give you a "fry meme" the first minute it's online
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back)
Post by: Finite on Sun, 02 May 2021, 14:29:02
Quote from: AspiringMechKeebFan on Fri, 16 April 2021, 05:18:45
Quote from: Finite on Thu, 15 April 2021, 22:02:44
Quote from: anonymous on Wed, 14 April 2021, 08:48:27
Quote from: Bl4ck on Wed, 14 April 2021, 04:40:21
Give me iso and a knob on the corner! PLEASE

I have no plans on adding a knob. The board looks clean and I want to keep it that way. ISO is a big possibility.

I definitely agree on no knob, but I feel the board can look more clean without the F13 and instead by having a logo take up that area. Not sure what you'd use for it, whether it be a cobra or something else, but I think it might end up looking even better. Of course, this is up to you and I think it looks absolutely amazing as is, but just something you can think of for keeping the aesthetic as clean as possible.
Adding logo there would make it basically 7V...
No? 7V has the logo in the utmost right corner, this would have a logo between the F12 key and the right cluster of keys. Not to mention that the overall shape of this keyboard is totally different and it's unfair to judge based solely off of the front face of the keyboard since then you might as well call all TKLs copies of each other.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: switchnollie on Sun, 02 May 2021, 15:17:39
Is the E-White proto expected to look like the render? Because that is smooth :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: Iksion on Sun, 02 May 2021, 15:53:57
Any chance for an internal or external weight? :)
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: treeleaf64 on Sun, 02 May 2021, 16:52:08
"Sexy Sides and Back"?    Who's this intended for,   nerdy keyboard addicts?
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 05 May 2021, 01:43:55
Quote from: switchnollie on Sun, 02 May 2021, 15:17:39
Is the E-White proto expected to look like the render? Because that is smooth :cool:

The E-White finish would be the same as this https://imgur.com/a/203knxd
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: KELLA on Tue, 25 May 2021, 15:23:25
Amazing looking board! Would be even better if it was gasket mounted.
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: AspiringMechKeebFan on Tue, 11 January 2022, 02:41:40
Any updates?
Title: Re: [IC] Naja75 (Screwless, Semi-Seamless, Sexy Sides and Back) (IC Form Added)
Post by: Stilou Studio on Tue, 11 January 2022, 02:52:08
Looks awesome, simple and clean. GLWIC!