[GB] Vixen - Alice Style 40% Ortholinear - Last Day!!

[joedinkle]

Vixen











Renders by Olivia/oj
Weight engraving by erin

Color options from top to bottom are Surrender (e-coat), Mourning (anodize), and Promise Ring (anodize).

Live Today(September 1st) at 4PM EST!

Worldwide Vendor: Eye Oh Designs
100 FCFS units
GB ends 15 September
Estimated fulfillment: February 2024

Vixen is the latest board from Eye Oh Designs. Taking inspiration form Prime_Elise, EM7, and Alice style boards, Vixen is an evolution of the babyV. This board aims to please fans of that keyboard that wanted something more premium. Its features include:

Included with Purchase:
Carbon Fiber Carrying Case
Aluminum Top
Brass bottom
FR4 Plate
PCB
UDB with JST cable
Gaskets
Rubber feet
Screws

Pricing:
Base Kit: $295 (E-coat +$10, Hotswap +$5)
Plate Upgrade: +$15

Instructions for ordering extra tops - Select your desired color, then select 'None' for the PCB and plate options.
Extra Top: $100 (E-coat +$10)

Instructions for ordering extra plates or plate foam - Select 'Add-ons/Accessories' for style, select your plate material, then select 'None' for the PCB option.
Extra Plate: $15(FR4)/$30(Other)
Switch Plate Foam (thicc 4mm EVA for you ASMR fiends): $15

Instructions for ordering Extra PCBs - Select 'Add-ons/Accessories' for style, select 'None' for the plate option, then select your PCB option.
Extra PCB: $35/$40(Hotswap)

Specs/Details

Case/Plate:
-babyV layout with some new bottom row options!
-Gasket mount.
-5 degree typing angle with 18 mm front height.
-Seamless aluminum anodized top case with a brass bottom/weight.
-Carrying case and microfiber cloth included.
-Supports screw-in and snap-in stabilizers.

PCB:
-Compatible with MX style switches. Hotswap and Soldered PCB options are planned.
-Powered by a RP2040 running Vial.
-USB C connection and circuit protection through the unified daughterboard. As such, babyV PCBs are not compatible with Vixen.
-Supports screw-in and snap-in stabilizers.

Typing Tests:
Aluminum plate, Huano Earth Linears, GMK Metropolis, no plate foam
Brass plate, Boba U4T, ABS SA Blanks, plate foam
POM plate, Gateron KS-3s with 68g spring swap, PBTFans WoB, plate foam

40s Discord Server
Discord Handle: EODesigns#4352
Search for 'vixen' in the #ic-gb-announcements channel of the 40s server and click 'join' to follow along!

[dededecline]

I don’t do ortho anymore but this is hot, I’m tempted

[juliday]

absolutely cute. tempting... (...calculating time to get used to the ortho)

[gdrisc]

How long does it take to get used to Ortho? Been thinking about trying it for some time now.

[kajahtaa]

How long does it take to get used to Ortho? Been thinking about trying it for some time now.

Everyone different

For me 2 weeks

[MelonBred]

So happy to see Vixen come to group buy! For whatever reason, BabyV was the only ortho board I could really get used to and daily drive. Super stoked for this one.

[joedinkle]

How long does it take to get used to Ortho? Been thinking about trying it for some time now.

I'd keep in mind that this isn't purely an ortho layout. That being said, there'll be an adjustment for a few days depending on how much you use it. babyV users frequently comment on how comfortable the layout is to type on. There are plenty of babyV users in the 40s discord that have commented on using it.

[wtzll]

How do we order this?

https://eyeohdesigns.com/products/vixen    seems to say sold out so no way to place any order?

[joedinkle]

How do we order this?

https://eyeohdesigns.com/products/vixen    seems to say sold out so no way to place any order?

Hi! Look for this to go live at 4PM EST today. I updated the thread topic and main post to include that. The product page will go down before that so I can update the inventory, but I will set it to go active at 4PM.

[joedinkle]

We're live!

Edit:  International shipping seems to be fixed. Please let me know if you have any issues!

International customers are seeing some issues with shipping rates. It should be in the $20 range for North America and in the $40 range for the rest of the world. Please don't go through with the order unless you want to pay the posted price. Otherwise, give me a chance to resolve. 

[joedinkle]

After the first day, we've nearly sold through half of the available units! Get in while there's spots available! 

[joedinkle]

Just a few days left to get the hottest fox in keyboards! Don't wait!

[joedinkle]

Last day to grab Vixen! If you've already joined, thanks so much for making this a success. Stay tuned here and at my website for updates!

[joedinkle]

Things are moving right along! Updates will be kept here. 

[joedinkle]

Shipping will start this week! If you need an address change, please do so by Wednesday, 7 February. An email to eyeohdesigns@outlook.com is the best way. 

[joedinkle]

Shipping is complete! Look for extras late March.