[IC] Fox Lab Leaf 80 (updated on 08/06)

[senter]

Leaf 80 is yet another TKL keyboard case design after Orange TKL and Time TKL.

The case itself was designed to be simple. PCB will be A87 or B87 standard. ALPS support TBD.

We may introduce several brand new colors if this GB is doable. Several prototypes have been finished and are ready for anodizing. I will post photos here when I get them.

Sorry for the brief introduction. Any comments/suggestions?

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updated prototype photo

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Edit on 07/27/2018:

Updated anodizing photos





More photos: https://imgur.com/a/PKgnvrX

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Yellow anodizing

[sony]

What is the board angle?

[foxmancore]

Alps support would be awesome!

[//gainsborough]

Another great design! 

[beerafffe1]

Love the colors, the salmon and the yellow especially. One suggestion is to make the weight substantial or make the case heavy. I have the Time and the resonance in it due to being relatively light is only thing I would like to see improved.

[Hokabuki]

Is WKL going to be the only supported layout?

[Photoelectric]

Cool colors in the renders--especially the pink and the light cyan; I like the leaf weight.

[LightningXI]

Cool design. Would definitely appreciate some "natural" colors:

- Olive Green
- Autumn Leaf tan (red/brown/bronze)
- Algae Green
- a vivid red

I too like the light cyan color as well.

[Corgiattackkk]

Love the color choices for the renders and the leaf weight. The salmon pink/ yellow is my favorite. I do second the option that olive green, autumn colors would look good for the theme.

[Jkush463]

loving the displayed colors, im interested!

[mudcakehoney]

are you considering a matching numpad?

[quazikun]

like the bezel and the logo a lot

[Puddsy]

would love yellow

[slxdegrees]

Wow love the renders with the pastel colors! Ohmyword having seen this, I feel like more cases should go with colors like these!!

[SeedyOne]

Cool design. Would definitely appreciate some "natural" colors:

- a vivid red

Would love to see this as well. Interested!

[Delirious]

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[Vulcan]

Do you have more detail render?

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[//gainsborough]

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[lovetree]

Glad to see your new board senter.
I am interested in the navy color.
Hope to be able to see the prototype soon.

[rope]

definitely interested in this!! i absolutely love the colorfulness of those renders

[senter]

What is the board angle?

5.5 degree

[senter]

Is WKL going to be the only supported layout?

Of course not. Most of the commonly used 80% layouts will be supported.

[senter]

Love the colors, the salmon and the yellow especially. One suggestion is to make the weight substantial or make the case heavy. I have the Time and the resonance in it due to being relatively light is only thing I would like to see improved.

Thanks for the suggestions. The weight actually is not as small as it seems like. Most portion of the weight is hidden inside the bottom housing.

[senter]

Cool design. Would definitely appreciate some "natural" colors:

- Olive Green
- Autumn Leaf tan (red/brown/bronze)
- Algae Green
- a vivid red

I too like the light cyan color as well.

Thanks so much for the suggestions. Would definitely consider these colors. The factory can provide a very wide range of colors. I always can't decide which to use.

[senter]

are you considering a matching numpad?

I hadn't really thought about it.

[BJW]

Will there be acrylic diffuser in it?

[SBJ]

Looks really cool.
Might be down for one.

[bciamny]

edit again...

i absolutely love the design. i hope there is a numpad to go with it.

[itskuroi]

What is the board angle?

5.5 degree

sold. low degree cases are rare for TKLs these days and I can't wait!

any chance for a leaf logo above the arrow keys instead?

[M]

What mounting type will be used?

[Bubblegum]

Cool design. Would definitely appreciate some "natural" colors:

- Olive Green
- Autumn Leaf tan (red/brown/bronze)
- Algae Green
- a vivid red

I too like the light cyan color as well.

Thanks so much for the suggestions. Would definitely consider these colors. The factory can provide a very wide range of colors. I always can't decide which to use.

In addition to those colors I think a dark green case with bright pink plate/weight would look amazing!

[catamscott]

sold. low degree cases are rare for TKLs these days and I can't wait!

any chance for a leaf logo above the arrow keys instead?

this, that leaf logo instead would be awesome. either way my interest is very piqued

[MatthewPham]

what is pricing looking like?

[PotatoTM]

Your designs are always great, ever consider a 65% keyboard? I would be all over that.

[eyedrop]

Another vote for a matching numpad.   

[att1cus]

Really would love to get on this board. Are there any details on when we might be able to buy it?

Also will there be a diffuser option?

[GeneriksGiraffe]

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[moitorpsychoo]

alps support please!

[senter]

Really would love to get on this board. Are there any details on when we might be able to buy it?

Also will there be a diffuser option?

Will there be acrylic diffuser in it?

Sorry, no diffuser layer.

[senter]

New anodizing photos: https://imgur.com/a/PKgnvrX

[//gainsborough]

Sold!!!

[att1cus]

New anodizing photos: https://imgur.com/a/PKgnvrX

Daamn, looks great, when might the GB start?

[SixtyLife]

new pics look fantastic. interested!

[Corgiattackkk]

New pictures look so good. Hype!

[catamscott]

wow, that looks super. very interest in the price and final colors for this one

[Vulcan]

look at that anodizeing color? is the finish product going to have that gradient effect? that looks really original.. love it soo much and this case really inline with the case concept.. Good job!!

[clasicks]

heck yes

[p_blaze]

Holy wow this is fire
What is the typing angle and weight and will we be able to get this gradient  in other colors (red pls)

[swangful]

Definitely reminds me of a titanium finish with those colors.

[senter]

New anodizing photos: https://imgur.com/a/PKgnvrX

Daamn, looks great, when might the GB start?

seems like there are some people are interested in it. I may start a group buy mid or late next month

[senter]

look at that anodizeing color? is the finish product going to have that gradient effect? that looks really original.. love it soo much and this case really inline with the case concept.. Good job!!

Your eyes see it correctly. That's gradient anodizing. We're still testing other color combinations.

[meliewx]

If there's a way to have something match solarized dark with the green into darker/black. Would look amazing

[bminhz]

New pics look amazing. Please have a vivid red for this board!

[mudcakehoney]

Gradient ano is very pretty! How do you match the top and bottom casing together to make sure gradients are consistent?

[slxdegrees]

Any hypothetical timeline if so?

New anodizing photos: https://imgur.com/a/PKgnvrX

Daamn, looks great, when might the GB start?

seems like there are some people are interested in it. I may start a group buy mid or late next month

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[bciamny]

gradient anodizing opens up a whole new approach to color choices. very tasteful in the sample senter.

[jermyg]

I'd loving that gradient anodizing! I'd love a pink to purple gradient

[Zuology]

Gradient ano is very pretty! How do you match the top and bottom casing together to make sure gradients are consistent?

AFAIK you can't truly do a 1:1 recreation of the gradient across different pieces, so each one will vary (slight to moderate differences). If you notice, the gradient ano pics don't show any side/seam/bottom piece shots, and the one that you can kind of see the back side of the bottom piece it isn't matched.

[kawasaki161]

How high is the board in the front?

[MeloDet]

I would love to see this in white somehow. The design really suits it imo. Either way I'm definitely interested; just depends on the price.

[Jkush463]

Is there any estimated price yet?

[GeneriksGiraffe]

I'm only in if this is ALPS. Otherwise its the $$$ Salamander for me

[senter]

How high is the board in the front?

19mm

[MxBlue]

Looking sweet as 

I'm definitely interested in a simple ano kit rather than fade, hope the pricing will be in my budget when this hits the ground.

[slxdegrees]

Looking sweet as 

I'm definitely interested in a simple ano kit rather than fade, hope the pricing will be in my budget when this hits the ground.

Same, what caught my eye were the colors in the initial render. If this ends up straying too far from that, I would definitely reconsider getting this.

[senter]

Black and blue prototypes

[kawasaki161]

How high is the board in the front?

19mm

Perfect 

[Jkush463]

prototypes look great.

[catamscott]

wow those protos are looking absolutely stellar! really looking forward to the gb starting

[Wongstongs]

Ya I'll take one, thanks

[oldcat]

Oh man, this looks so good. I hope there will be a 65% variation of this one.

[h0tdog]

ooowww i like it

[BestShuckleNA]

Waiting for that nice forest green to go with Camping then I'm definitely in

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[MeloDet]

Also am I crazy, or did I see a powder-coating option mentioned at one point? I can't find it anymore, but it might be easier to match those initial render pics that way.

[senter]

Also am I crazy, or did I see a powder-coating option mentioned at one point? I can't find it anymore, but it might be easier to match those initial render pics that way.

There won't be powder-coating options. MAO is possible tho.

[senter]

Camo anodizing prototype.

So the color options will be black, yellow, gradient, camo, red, white, green. Any other suggestions?

[Jkush463]

any way to make that cramy pink/peach color happen? or was that just possible due to renders? otherwise i think you have a nice set of colors with the gradient

[//gainsborough]

WIll the yellow be the awesome pastel yellow from the renders - and if so would it be MAO?  Also does alps have the green light? =)

This is shaping up to be a pretty stellar board!

[fublamchu]

Any idea of a price yet?

[catamscott]

So the color options will be black, yellow, gradient, camo, yellow, red, white. Any other suggestions?

I'm guessing there won't actually be two yellow colors, yeah? And that blue that was shown off will also be one of the colors, correct? I think a nice leaf-y green color would be cool too if possible.

[Jkush463]

So the color options will be black, yellow, gradient, camo, yellow, red, white. Any other suggestions?

I'm guessing there won't actually be two yellow colors, yeah? And that blue that was shown off will also be one of the colors, correct? I think a nice leaf-y green color would be cool too if possible.

i wanted to say green but im always pushing for green an didnt want to seem crazy

[bciamny]

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Camo anodizing prototype.

So the color options will be black, yellow, gradient, camo, yellow, red, white. Any other suggestions?

i know traditionally the gbs for kbs are done with colors preselected but maybe we should try switching things up. especially in this case since i think we may have the opportunity for some cool colors. if you're willing senter, how about setting a low moq and listing all the colors possible. the colors that make it get produced and maybe we can get some cool and unique colors out there? maybe something like 5 for moq. this is also in response to a gb i was in recently where 5 colors were offered for 50 boards and only three people asked for black.

and numpad please if possible ;)

[MxBlue]

i know traditionally the gbs for kbs are done with colors preselected but maybe we should try switching things up. especially in this case since i think we may have the opportunity for some cool colors. if you're willing senter, how about setting a low moq and listing all the colors possible. the colors that make it get produced and maybe we can get some cool and unique colors out there? maybe something like 5 for moq. this is also in response to a gb i was in recently where 5 colors were offered for 50 boards and only three people asked for black.

and numpad please if possible

For one, you can make a massive range of colours so uhh don't take it too literally but "anything's possible".
Secondly, that kind of GB will not only take longer than usual, it would likely cause a higher defect rate as well.
It's a cool thought, but what makes stops me at least from considering it is the pure amount of work and risk you take up asking with it.

[mgsickler]

That camo. I really like it.

[oldcat]

tat sexy angle...

[senter]

any way to make that cramy pink/peach color happen? or was that just possible due to renders? otherwise i think you have a nice set of colors with the gradient

Anodizing creamy colors are difficult. We were trying to make it close, but the best results are still not that creamy.

WIll the yellow be the awesome pastel yellow from the renders - and if so would it be MAO?  Also does alps have the green light? =)

This is shaping up to be a pretty stellar board!

MAO cannot do yellow afaik. Still working on the compatibility issues of ALPS.

[senter]

Any idea of a price yet?

Not yet.

[senter]

So the color options will be black, yellow, gradient, camo, yellow, red, white. Any other suggestions?

I'm guessing there won't actually be two yellow colors, yeah? And that blue that was shown off will also be one of the colors, correct? I think a nice leaf-y green color would be cool too if possible.

Oh, sorry for the typo. Yes, the blue will be the one I showed off. Everything can be changed tho. Yes, green should be on the list.

[senter]

i know traditionally the gbs for kbs are done with colors preselected but maybe we should try switching things up. especially in this case since i think we may have the opportunity for some cool colors. if you're willing senter, how about setting a low moq and listing all the colors possible. the colors that make it get produced and maybe we can get some cool and unique colors out there? maybe something like 5 for moq. this is also in response to a gb i was in recently where 5 colors were offered for 50 boards and only three people asked for black.

and numpad please if possible

For one, you can make a massive range of colours so uhh don't take it too literally but "anything's possible".
Secondly, that kind of GB will not only take longer than usual, it would likely cause a higher defect rate as well.
It's a cool thought, but what makes stops me at least from considering it is the pure amount of work and risk you take up asking with it.

It's not possible to list all the colors as options. The factory can do tons of colors. Even they don't have the anodizing pools for a specific color right now, they can build one if necessary. Also, with exactly the same dye, the colors can be way different if the anodizing duration is different.

MxBlue is correct that it's risky to provide too many colors especially the ones that the factory never tried before. I will choose 8 colors at most when GB starts.

[p_blaze]

Can we get camo in colors that are offered ie. Blue/purple camo or red/black?

[bciamny]

i know traditionally the gbs for kbs are done with colors preselected but maybe we should try switching things up. especially in this case since i think we may have the opportunity for some cool colors. if you're willing senter, how about setting a low moq and listing all the colors possible. the colors that make it get produced and maybe we can get some cool and unique colors out there? maybe something like 5 for moq. this is also in response to a gb i was in recently where 5 colors were offered for 50 boards and only three people asked for black.

and numpad please if possible

For one, you can make a massive range of colours so uhh don't take it too literally but "anything's possible".
Secondly, that kind of GB will not only take longer than usual, it would likely cause a higher defect rate as well.
It's a cool thought, but what makes stops me at least from considering it is the pure amount of work and risk you take up asking with it.

It's not possible to list all the colors as options. The factory can do tons of colors. Even they don't have the anodizing pools for a specific color right now, they can build one if necessary. Also, with exactly the same dye, the colors can be way different if the anodizing duration is different.

MxBlue is correct that it's risky to provide too many colors especially the ones that the factory never tried before. I will choose 8 colors at most when GB starts.

makes sense and thanks for explaining. i guess i'm just kind of over seeing black, silver, grey, and red being offered in every gb when more exotic colors are possible. i think the blue showed as a proto is pretty awesome (and likely my leading choice). i think a deep blue would also be nice. most blues in gbs seem to exist around 2/3 shade skewing to the darker side.

a very light (tinted) purple would also be cool. but seeing as there isn't some rigid color scheme, it probably means it could look like something within a wide spectrum.

[Jkush463]

any way to make that cramy pink/peach color happen? or was that just possible due to renders? otherwise i think you have a nice set of colors with the gradient

Anodizing creamy colors are difficult. We were trying to make it close, but the best results are still not that creamy.

WIll the yellow be the awesome pastel yellow from the renders - and if so would it be MAO?  Also does alps have the green light? =)

This is shaping up to be a pretty stellar board!

MAO cannot do yellow afaik. Still working on the compatibility issues of ALPS.

Fair fair, i would assume it wasn't easy cant wait! everything looks wonderful!

[oldcat]

Leaf is so amazing.

[JubJubCity]

Oh man i'm in if we can get that multi color anod. Looks amazing

[Delirious]

any way to make that cramy pink/peach color happen? or was that just possible due to renders? otherwise i think you have a nice set of colors with the gradient

Anodizing creamy colors are difficult. We were trying to make it close, but the best results are still not that creamy.

WIll the yellow be the awesome pastel yellow from the renders - and if so would it be MAO?  Also does alps have the green light? =)

This is shaping up to be a pretty stellar board!

MAO cannot do yellow afaik. Still working on the compatibility issues of ALPS.

I hope this would help you with compatibility issues of Alps. There are 3 positions for Capslock:
1. Center - 1.75u from the left
2. Alps stepped - 1.5u from the left
3. Cherry stepped 1.25u from the left

[BJW]

Is Red/blue gradient color available? love to see that combination

[senter]

I hope this would help you with compatibility issues of Alps. There are 3 positions for Capslock:
1. Center - 1.75u from the left
2. Alps stepped - 1.5u from the left
3. Cherry stepped 1.25u from the left

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Thanks! This is very helpful!

[senter]

Here are the photos of electrophoresis coating finish.

I'm hesitating about some colors on the list tbh. It's not easy to handle the color difference problem when the thickness of top and bottom cases differs a lot. I may consider electrophoresis coating finish more for Leaf 80 as it's easier to make the colors consistent.

[bciamny]

found this re: finishing https://www.sunshielder.com/aluminum-surface-treatment/

[mkarlsson]

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Here are the photos of electrophoresis coating finish.

I'm hesitating about some colors on the list tbh. It's not easy to handle the color difference problem when the thickness of top and bottom cases differs a lot. I may consider electrophoresis coating finish more for Leaf 80 as it's easier to make the colors consistent.

That thing looks amazing.

[Jkush463]

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Here are the photos of electrophoresis coating finish.

I'm hesitating about some colors on the list tbh. It's not easy to handle the color difference problem when the thickness of top and bottom cases differs a lot. I may consider electrophoresis coating finish more for Leaf 80 as it's easier to make the colors consistent.

TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY. But for real that loooks fantastic :O

[MxBlue]

Here are the photos of electrophoresis coating finish.

Interesting, I've tried out an electrophoretic coating myself, on mirror polished brass (unsuccessfully unfortunately haha). How is the texture on the surface? It looks a lot more matte from your photos than anodizing, reminds me of how dull MAO can look.

[catamscott]

Here are the photos of electrophoresis coating finish.

I'm hesitating about some colors on the list tbh. It's not easy to handle the color difference problem when the thickness of top and bottom cases differs a lot. I may consider electrophoresis coating finish more for Leaf 80 as it's easier to make the colors consistent.

looks super! what colors would have to be nixed if you switched to electrophoresis?

[oldcat]

sincerely hope there will be a 65% version of this soon

[MeloDet]

Well if that white is one of the colours offered then I'm definitely in. Looks gorgeous!

[clasicks]

interested, i know i said this on the 75% as well, but hopefully my wallet and the board release coincide this time!

[senter]

Interesting, I've tried out an electrophoretic coating myself, on mirror polished brass (unsuccessfully unfortunately haha). How is the texture on the surface? It looks a lot more matte from your photos than anodizing, reminds me of how dull MAO can look.

Electrophoretic coating is technically similar to powder coating but way smoother, even smoother than most anodizing.

The white housings and black plate are all electrophoretic coated. These are the only two matte colors the factory already have. Other colors are shinny colors which look not good to me.

Creating other e-coating matte colors are possible but extremely expensive. I may only choose black and white e-coating colors for now.

[senter]

looks super! what colors would have to be nixed if you switched to electrophoresis?

Black and white will be e-coating. Another white will be MAO. Other anodizing colors include yellow, red, green, and gradient(blue=>purple). Camo has been removed. Still need one color to fill in the list and make it 8 colors in total.

[oumakavoula]

what shade of green will it be ?

[FireBazooka]

looks super! what colors would have to be nixed if you switched to electrophoresis?

Black and white will be e-coating. Another white will be MAO. Other anodizing colors include yellow, red, green, and gradient(blue=>purple). Camo has been removed. Still need one color to fill in the list and make it 8 colors in total.

Is it possible to get a gradient board that goes from purple=>blue?



I was thinking of putting Vilebloom on it, and thinking it would look better if it transitioned from purple to blue, rather than the other way around.
Plus it'll really go well with the whole "leaf" motif.

Edit: Actually looking at it more, I'd be satisfied with any direction of gradient. My opinion is 50/50 on which looks better.

[parityb1t]

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[senter]

what shade of green will it be ?

I'm thinking of a vivid green which reminds you of leaf and grass.

[senter]

Is it possible to get a gradient board that goes from purple=>blue?

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I was thinking of putting Vilebloom on it, and thinking it would look better if it transitioned from purple to blue, rather than the other way around.
Plus it'll really go well with the whole "leaf" motif.

Edit: Actually looking at it more, I'd be satisfied with any direction of gradient. My opinion is 50/50 on which looks better.

I received a lot of suggestions about the gradient color. While I'm always willing to explore new options, it's risky to do so. The gradient anodizing varies from case to case. It will be available but only in the way I think is safe. We'll see what we can do.

[senter]

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I got it.

[senter]

As a side note, it's really hard to make anodizing colors milky.
This is the closest we can get to the yellow color in the render.

[Jkush463]

that looks amazing in my opinion!

[beerafffe1]

That is beautiful!

[FunTyme]

Any estimate as to when gb starts? Super excited

[stolenweapon]

looks good

[bciamny]

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As a side note, it's really hard to make anodizing colors milky.
This is the closest we can get to the yellow color in the render.

this looks pretty cool. out of curiosity, what would the additional cost for electrophoresis coating be in a yellow? i think you'd have a better chance of getting am milky finish that way?

[oumakavoula]

wow this yellow is not what I expected but very original and cool imo not a keyboard you see every day !

[s3vv4]

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As a side note, it's really hard to make anodizing colors milky.
This is the closest we can get to the yellow color in the render.

Looks great, even when it is not as vibrant as in the renders

[SBJ]

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As a side note, it's really hard to make anodizing colors milky.
This is the closest we can get to the yellow color in the render.

That is beautiful. What a fresh look. I love it!

[senter]

Any estimate as to when gb starts? Super excited

within a week

[senter]

this looks pretty cool. out of curiosity, what would the additional cost for electrophoresis coating be in a yellow? i think you'd have a better chance of getting am milky finish that way?

As I explained earlier, only black and white are available as matte colors in the electrophoresis coating factory. Other colors are shinny ones which don't look good to me. Developing new matte colors are super expensive. The quote was like $4000 for each color. That's not what we can afford.

[lovetree]

Any estimate as to when gb starts? Super excited

within a week

Within a week?
R.I.P my wallet.....

[Jkush463]

Any estimate as to when gb starts? Super excited

within a week

lol **** thats a short time line gonna be eating ramen the rest of this week

[//gainsborough]

Omg that yellow is gorgeous!!  Can the alps plate come in silver?  The latest render you posted is exactly the case/plate color I want for skcm blue!!

[senter]

Omg that yellow is gorgeous!!  Can the alps plate come in silver?  The latest render you posted is exactly the case/plate color I want for skcm blue!!

The ALPS plate will be 1.2mm brass.

ALPS is already niche enough. Only the best option will be available for the cool guys.

[//gainsborough]

Yoooo!!!  Brass that is awesome!!!

[switchnollie]

The diff ano on those boards is wild, if you ever bring the camo back for something then I'm in.

[parityb1t]

Omg that yellow is gorgeous!!  Can the alps plate come in silver?  The latest render you posted is exactly the case/plate color I want for skcm blue!!

The ALPS plate will be 1.2mm brass.

ALPS is already niche enough. Only the best option will be available for the cool guys.

 

Very interesting

[LeoZ]

Interested.

[GeneriksGiraffe]

Is there an Alps TKL PCB on the way too? 

[exanile_tabasco]

Interested. The e-white is awesome; was promised one for my Klippe but Leandren backed out of that one and so settled for grey instead, and my interim KBD75 is pooping out. It's been about a year and a half and I really want to return to TKL.

[BJW]

Is it available to put aluminum or brass name tag at 'leaf' part? For example there was color options for GB:Time TKL for name tag of "Time' at the front

[//gainsborough]

Any update on pricing, senter?

[senter]

Is it available to put aluminum or brass name tag at 'leaf' part? For example there was color options for GB:Time TKL for name tag of "Time' at the front

The design is final.

Any update on pricing, senter?

The price will be $320 for most versions. The factory quotes/makes brass plates only as extra parts so we decided to order aluminum ALPS plates as well. Aluminum kit with aluminum ALPS plate is $320 if that's the version you are interested in.

[Delirious]

Is it available to put aluminum or brass name tag at 'leaf' part? For example there was color options for GB:Time TKL for name tag of "Time' at the front

The design is final.

Any update on pricing, senter?

The price will be $320 for most versions. The factory quotes/makes brass plates only as extra parts so we decided to order aluminum ALPS plates as well. Aluminum kit with aluminum ALPS plate is $320 if that's the version you are interested in.

good news, aluminum is better than brass for alps IMO. As long as we're still aiming for 1.2mm or .048", I am all aboard.

[//gainsborough]

Any update on pricing, senter?

The price will be $320 for most versions. The factory quotes/makes brass plates only as extra parts so we decided to order aluminum ALPS plates as well. Aluminum kit with aluminum ALPS plate is $320 if that's the version you are interested in.

YESSSSSSS!!  Please make a silver anodized color plate for ALPS!

[FireBazooka]

Hey senter, will the PCB come with Mini USB or USB C?

[Jkush463]

sweet price may grab two one white one yellow

[MatthewPham]

What will be the weight of the board?

[senter]

Hey senter, will the PCB come with Mini USB or USB C?

Mini USB

What will be the weight of the board?

2 kg with aluminum accessory, 2.8 kg with brass weight

[senter]

GB: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97011.0