[IC] Ojou - An O-ring mount 60%

[Esheu2]

The Ojou
Design inspired by Hololive 2nd Gen VTuber, Nakiri Ayame. This my rendition of an endgame O-ring mount 60% with no external screws and a polished bead-blasted stainless steel bottom.

New Prototypes



More pictures here:https://imgur.com/a/mqJuTaG
Photos courtesy of Trifelife!

Features

• 50A duro O-ring "gummy worm" mount
• Anodized 5052 Aluminum for the top and internal case
• Stainless Steel Weight
• 6.5 Degree Typing Angle
• 18.5mm Front Typing Height
• Universal USB-C Daughterboard
• PCB Compatible with QMK/VIA
• No external screws

Supported Layouts

• Split/full backspace
• Split/full right shift
• Stepped/normal capslock

There will be a choice of HHKB or WKL top.

Plate
The plate will be a standard 1.5mm thickness.
I have yet to decide on material, but it will be one of the following:

• Aluminum
• Carbon Fiber

PCB

• QMK/VIA Compatible
• Universal USB-C Daughterboard

Designed by Trifelife

Colors

• Black
• Wine Red

Price: TBA but NOT cheap

Updates
Commence prototyping soon. Prototypes made! We had both polished and bead blasted weights were made for the prototypes.
My manufacturer complained to me that the production of polished stainless steel pieces that large was too difficult to produce and QC. It is looking likely that we will be moving towards only providing a bead-blasted weight finish for production.

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More Information and Updates
Discord Server Invite: https://discord.gg/pYVsseU
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Special Thanks To
Exfinite (Vov) for aesthetics feedback
Juaninamilli for proofreading the design, giving feedback, and making the keycap'd renders
Trifelife for the idea, aesthetics feedback, designing the PCB, and being a degenerate weeb

FAQ
Q: Why no bumpons?
A: It was an aesthetic decision. Aside from the emblem/logo, I didn't want to interrupt the curves and smooth design of the weight with cutouts for bumpons. For those that are worried that the polished stainless steel weight will get scratched, I understand your concern. However, stainless steel is relatively hard. Unless the board is very seriously mistreated, it won't get damaged very easily. Though, I still wouldn't rough it up needlessly. As such if you're interested in this board, I recommend using a deskmat with it and storing it away properly when not in use.

[Esheu2]

Photos and Typing Tests of Original Prototypes

[yoot]

Looks nice ! I love hololive boards !

[TheTriggeredPony]

Very attractive design so good work there, just wish it wasnt an o-ring mount board. But if it sounds good ill prob be in for one!

[Kokaloo]

What the **** is a hololive

[zea]

What the **** is a hololive

google.com

[CookieFlow]

Very pretty board
Wish it was a 65% instead

Also no "full" 60% layout?

[7h3of7]

ne protos avail

[engyshow]

Nahone... 
We do a little Ayame enjoying

[Sicowa]

I like ayame, would be very interested in a sandblasted SS version if possible. And would like to see a proto before GB as well. Very keen.

[hali]

where are the bumpons?

[ddnomad]

Now that looks pretty

[hover0423]

Why not wk.. I love wk


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[ddnomad]

where are the bumpons?

Double that

[Esheu2]

where are the bumpons?

no bumpons. This will be a deskmat exclusive board

[Esheu2]

ne protos avail

I've had a first round of protos that have been made for half a year already, but the design has changed a decent amount since then so I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to post pictures of those. A second round of prototyping will commence soon.

[ddnomad]

where are the bumpons?

no bumpons. This will be a deskmat exclusive board

Uhh, it depends on the weight of the board but it will defo tend to slide around without bumpons. And the weight will scratch pretty quickly if you just need to put the board aside on any hard surface (e.g. when cleaning the table).

[dRnRcRr]

Love the lines.  Super clean

[Esheu2]

where are the bumpons?

no bumpons. This will be a deskmat exclusive board

Uhh, it depends on the weight of the board but it will defo tend to slide around without bumpons. And the weight will scratch pretty quickly if you just need to put the board aside on any hard surface (e.g. when cleaning the table).

5lbs built. It doesn't slide around very easily. I've been keeping my first prototype in a case when not in use. I'll be looking into getting a custom carry/storage case made for this board when GB comes around.

[ddnomad]

where are the bumpons?

no bumpons. This will be a deskmat exclusive board

Uhh, it depends on the weight of the board but it will defo tend to slide around without bumpons. And the weight will scratch pretty quickly if you just need to put the board aside on any hard surface (e.g. when cleaning the table).

6lbs built. It doesn't slide around very easily. I've been keeping my first prototype in a case when not in use. I'll be looking into getting a custom carry/storage case made for this board when GB comes around.

Dedicated carrying case would be definitely appreciated.

Still not sure whether I find an absence of bumpons a big deal or not though. It does sound like a potential issue to me, but at the same time I use deskmats at all times and this board won’t be the one to use for travel for sure.

[shima]

yo dayo

[hali]

Commence prototyping soon.

5lbs built. It doesn't slide around very easily. I've been keeping my first prototype in a case when not in use.

so you either have a prototype and you're not showing us or you're lying about having a prototype

[Visionaire]

Looking good. Following for more information. Best of luck!

[Fraaaan]

ne iso avail?

i love anime btw

[Baka Bot]

where prototype?

[LaserCrafter]

Commence prototyping soon.

5lbs built. It doesn't slide around very easily. I've been keeping my first prototype in a case when not in use.

so you either have a prototype and you're not showing us or you're lying about having a prototype

where we're going we don't need prototypes. also weebs out.

[Esheu2]

Commence prototyping soon.

5lbs built. It doesn't slide around very easily. I've been keeping my first prototype in a case when not in use.

so you either have a prototype and you're not showing us or you're lying about having a prototype

This was an early version that wasn't weebified yet. That's why I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to post it

[Vov]

Commence prototyping soon.

5lbs built. It doesn't slide around very easily. I've been keeping my first prototype in a case when not in use.

so you either have a prototype and you're not showing us or you're lying about having a prototype

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This was an early version that wasn't weebified yet. That's why I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to post it

replying to this thread with my proto from earlier this year 

[Ustinj]

nice looking board

[Raian]

where are the bumpons?

no bumpons. This will be a deskmat exclusive board

not sure how I feel about this on polished ss sounds like a world of hurt especially on a keyboard that you are saying is not gonna be cheap...

[MIGHTY CHICKEN]

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Commence prototyping soon.

5lbs built. It doesn't slide around very easily. I've been keeping my first prototype in a case when not in use.

so you either have a prototype and you're not showing us or you're lying about having a prototype

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This was an early version that wasn't weebified yet. That's why I wasn't sure if it was appropriate to post it

replying to this thread with my proto from earlier this year 

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Wow that's a beauty

[sally]

Price not "CHEAP"
Not to be rude, but not cheap for a oring-mount is not working for me

[ddnomad]

where are the bumpons?

no bumpons. This will be a deskmat exclusive board

not sure how I feel about this on polished ss sounds like a world of hurt especially on a keyboard that you are saying is not gonna be cheap...

Without bumpons it will get sandblasted over the time

[Ella]

Weebs out

[VXQN]

"This will be a deskmat exclusive board"

Absolutely amazing. Every time I think I've "seen it all" someone comes out with some gold like this.

[Rafa_n]

no bumpons is a very bad idea

[Esheu2]

"This will be a deskmat exclusive board"

Absolutely amazing. Every time I think I've "seen it all" someone comes out with some gold like this.

where are the bumpons?

no bumpons. This will be a deskmat exclusive board

not sure how I feel about this on polished ss sounds like a world of hurt especially on a keyboard that you are saying is not gonna be cheap...

Without bumpons it will get sandblasted over the time

no bumpons is a very bad idea

You can add on bumpons after the fact just fine. I just chose not to put dedicated bumpon cutouts for aesthetic reasons. Plus, there are literally pictures of two different prototype units posted in this thread after months of use without being scratched up. Stainless steel is pretty hard. It doesn't scratch easily unless you do something very wrong to the board.

[ddnomad]

"This will be a deskmat exclusive board"

Absolutely amazing. Every time I think I've "seen it all" someone comes out with some gold like this.

where are the bumpons?

no bumpons. This will be a deskmat exclusive board

not sure how I feel about this on polished ss sounds like a world of hurt especially on a keyboard that you are saying is not gonna be cheap...

Without bumpons it will get sandblasted over the time

no bumpons is a very bad idea

You can add on bumpons after the fact just fine. I just chose not to put dedicated bumpon cutouts for aesthetic reasons. Plus, there are literally pictures of two different prototype units posted in this thread after months of use without being scratched up. Stainless steel is pretty hard. It doesn't scratch easily unless you do something very wrong to the board.

Adding bumpons after the fact on a board which is probably gonna cost way over 500€ feels wrong

[pfcmickey]

is this gonna be compatible with gh60 standard pcbs?

[stidal]

vtubers and their consequences have been a disaster for the human race

[Esheu2]

is this gonna be compatible with gh60 standard pcbs?

no it will not

[stewfayew]

I see screw holes in the bottom. What're those for?

Will the weight be exposed internally at all? I worry about the sound

[Esheu2]

I see screw holes in the bottom. What're those for?

Will the weight be exposed internally at all? I worry about the sound

Those screws hold in the weight. The weight isn't exposed internally except for a small opening for the daughterboard cable routing channel.

[jewleeuhn]

board with bumpon delete? sick

[Kokaloo]

no bumpon stainless steel bottom is definitive proof of brain on vtuber

[Vorge]

Out of the 3 Ayame boards I like yours the best, idk about the lack of bumpons since I tend to use my keyboards in strange positions and places, but tbf it would be a problem with everything that isnt sandblasted in my case so Im letting it slide. GLWIC

[chat and team]

this just isnt needed no thanks

[Esheu2]

Typing test of Vov's original prototype!

[Sicowa]

the theme just kinda seems slapped onto this board...
I would rather this board be sold as just a nice 60 honestly. The addition of an ayame theme just seems very weird to build more attention. if you friend really likes it then just run it for him maybe. otherwise this just seems like your trying to bring attention to the board via weebs rather than what the board brings to the community. idk. I just beileve that designers should design around a theme they care for. not what their friends like *shrug*

its a nice board, but I just dont like the way the theme was done. otherwise GLWIC,

[treeleaf64]

nice "Ayame keyboard"

Not protected polished stainless steel back