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Title: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | Group Buy post is up!
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 29 August 2020, 17:03:02
GB post is up so I'm locking this thread.


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Group Buy Raffle November 15, 2020

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Greetings, Geekhackers!

Updates
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10/20/2020 Update:

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Interest Check
This top-mounted 65% keyboard is a throwback to the classic "kustoms" from when I joined the hobby back in 2016 with a couple contemporary elements included such as USB-C daughterboard and alignment tabs.
Typing angle is 7.8 degrees.

Renders

GMK Beta
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GMK Space Cadet
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GMK Metropolis
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GMK Noire
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GMK Dolch
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Prototype Update:

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Group Buy Update:
The group buy will be done in a raffle format. 24 hour entry window using Google Form.
The form will have all options offered in the GB so make sure to pick the final configuration you want to buy (Top case version, colors, plate/pcb extra).
Once raffle is done I'll send out invoices the next day or so.
PayPal will NOT be available for this GB.
GB date is November 15, 2020.

Parts included:
Brass and Carbon Fiber plates will be offered as an extra option at checkout.

Case color options will be Black and Silver.
Plates come in Black, Silver, Red, brass, and carbon fiber.

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Group Buy Price:
$465+shipping

Maximum order count will be set to 60 units.

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Simplifying the alignment tabs with small nubs in each corner.
It will decrease the manufacturing price while still serving its intended purpose.

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UPDATE: As noted in the comments, the plate file will be released after the GB concludes.

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Thank You!
Special thanks to the keyset designers for looking over my renders and allowing me to use them for this IC. You guys are awesome!

Old renders:
More

UPDATE: "Merisi" has been removed from the weight engraving

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UPDATE: These two renders are slightly out-dated. The alignment tabs are simplified with the updated version. New alignment tabs can be seen above.
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Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 29 August 2020, 17:03:27
Reserved

10/20/2020 Update:
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: logo4poop on Sat, 29 August 2020, 17:08:40
Design better than last time :). But the name is ****ing long.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: of_sam on Sat, 29 August 2020, 17:11:49
Merisi seweweeweweeeewewewewseseseseweweweseseseweewewesesesesnquee
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: nu_types on Sat, 29 August 2020, 17:17:48
Happy to see that you didn't quit and went back to the drawing board. Color me interested. Any possibility of offering WKL like you had with the previous design?
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: mrboli on Sat, 29 August 2020, 17:35:04
Honestly the name doesn't matter.

What's up with the logo though?
Is that going to potentially change?

Sorry, but having it so big especially on the back weight is a big minus for me. Love it otherwise, though.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 29 August 2020, 17:36:53
Happy to see that you didn't quit and went back to the drawing board. Color me interested. Any possibility of offering WKL like you had with the previous design?

If enough people would like WKL then I'll absolutely make it an option.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: NathanCVII on Sat, 29 August 2020, 17:43:48
Oooo, I actually love the cleaner look compared to the previous design. Looks great!
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 29 August 2020, 17:45:58
Honestly the name doesn't matter.

What's up with the logo though?
Is that going to potentially change?

Sorry, but having it so big especially on the back weight is a big minus for me. Love it otherwise, though.

Logo is based on my favorite painting, Young Sick Bacchus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Sick_Bacchus
The weight design (overall scale, brushed texture, and chamfers) is meant to show a framed canvas look.

Thanks for bringing this up. I know a lot of people were wondering the same thing.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: RadDad33 on Sat, 29 August 2020, 17:46:17
Love the classic design. Interested!
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: jimboytacos on Sat, 29 August 2020, 18:14:50
Love the classic design. That logo and name tho. Will you consider a blank weight? Looks cleaner.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: sartori24 on Sat, 29 August 2020, 18:15:06
Looks nice, I like the side profiles. I didn't get to see your previous design, so I can't comment on that.
I like the name! More unique than 95% of the boards nowadays.
The angle is pretty steep, I hope the front height of the board isn't too high. Also, any chance for other plate materials? Or maybe just make plate file public after.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 29 August 2020, 18:21:46
Looks nice, I like the side profiles. I didn't get to see your previous design, so I can't comment on that.
I like the name! More unique than 95% of the boards nowadays.
The angle is pretty steep, I hope the front height of the board isn't too high. Also, any chance for other plate materials? Or maybe just make plate file public after.

Plate file will be public once the GB concludes.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 29 August 2020, 19:11:52
I'd lose this raffle.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: titanium on Sat, 29 August 2020, 19:42:03
I miss the top-right blocker and the WKL
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: Sissy on Sat, 29 August 2020, 21:17:35
I have no idea how to pronounce the name.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: anhthao88 on Sat, 29 August 2020, 22:17:39
Very nice, glad to see a local kustom board. This is def much better than waiting for board from oversea!

Do you plan to have plate foam for the bottom piece?
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: ljyel on Sat, 29 August 2020, 22:50:15
Also interested on a WKL design if this ends up happening  :thumb:
and good job on the redesign of the board
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: juaninamilli on Sat, 29 August 2020, 23:29:44
Looking good brother!  Looking forward to seeing the prototype!
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: Solotov on Sat, 29 August 2020, 23:33:19
Looks really nice. Always like the classic design.

- Can we see the full plate layout? Would love to see how the plate is designed.
- Would love to see a render in silver.
- Please do something with the name... I can't even pronounce it..
- For the weight, do you have any alternative design you like?

Really interested though  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: hark on Sun, 30 August 2020, 00:58:13
I really the look of this. However, as others have stated I feel like the logo on the weight is a tad large.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: caronte0 on Sun, 30 August 2020, 12:33:35
Top mount in dark blue with blocker would be me dream board, i'm gonna try although i know i'm not gonna win the raffle as always.
Super nice board, congrats
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: Mcnos on Sun, 30 August 2020, 12:43:05
I like, but I don't use 65% any longer
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: packman86 on Sun, 30 August 2020, 16:54:27
I'd lose this raffle.

Still undecided on how I'm going to run this. Will be either FCFS or raffle.

I miss the top-right blocker and the WKL

Based on feedback already, it looks like WKL is going to be an option. Corner blocker, however, will not be available for this board. Its too costly and I'm noticing people would prefer to have a key in that corner instead of blocking it with a logo.


Looks really nice. Always like the classic design.

- Can we see the full plate layout? Would love to see how the plate is designed.
- Would love to see a render in silver.
- Please do something with the name... I can't even pronounce it..
- For the weight, do you have any alternative design you like?

Really interested though  :thumb:

Plate layout and silver case renders will be posted in the next update.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: Kerasan on Sun, 30 August 2020, 17:04:20
I have no idea how to pronounce the name.

sessantacinque is sixty-five in italian  ;)...
yes the pronunciation of numbers after ten is complex
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: NathanCVII on Sun, 30 August 2020, 21:43:52
I have no idea how to pronounce the name.

sessantacinque is sixty-five in italian  ;)...
yes the pronunciation of numbers after ten is complex

Ah, no wonder it sounded so similar to sixty five in French (soixante cinq). Was wondering what language it was
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: Luciqueii on Mon, 31 August 2020, 00:54:16
Classic my man, really looking forward for it! (:
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: Kinesiologist on Mon, 31 August 2020, 10:29:41
I really appreciate the clean design on the weight, good luck and looking forward to hearing more about it :D
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: typeaudesign on Mon, 31 August 2020, 10:37:57
I like the name! I don't like that I don't know how to pronounce it haha
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: sirieous on Mon, 31 August 2020, 12:31:40
Quite interested. Looks nice.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% layout
Post by: flying1911 on Mon, 31 August 2020, 12:34:14
I like, but I don't use 65% any longer

I don't buy boards to use them any longer
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 5 Update
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 05 September 2020, 14:35:21
Updated the OP with some exciting news.

Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 5 Update
Post by: RadDad33 on Sat, 05 September 2020, 15:13:51
Going to be hard picking between black and silver. Both pair well with pretty much any keyset.
Can we mix the top and bottom case colors?

Great thinking with the bag!

Excited to try and get my hands on one of these.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 5 Update
Post by: packman86 on Sun, 06 September 2020, 14:02:30
Going to be hard picking between black and silver. Both pair well with pretty much any keyset.
Can we mix the top and bottom case colors?

Great thinking with the bag!

Excited to try and get my hands on one of these.

In order to streamline the GB as much as possible, I'm not going to offer mixing top and bottom color.

Yes, unboxing a keyboard in a TX bag is a special feeling  :D

Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 5 Update
Post by: caronte0 on Sun, 06 September 2020, 17:47:20
Supper hypped about this board. I really hope i can get one.
One question about, because i saw that you are going to release the plate once they are sold, and i would like to use a 6.25u spacebar, i'm guessing that could be possible to use something like the wt65-a pcb right?
Also i dont if you have consider it, but maybe to me the two hands facing the same direction in the plate seems a bit weird or at least to me.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 5 Update
Post by: treeleaf64 on Mon, 07 September 2020, 11:06:40
I want it.

Thanks for posting ~ ~~~
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 5 Update
Post by: packman86 on Wed, 09 September 2020, 12:21:50
OP updated with renders, GB process information, IG, etc.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 9 Update | RENDERS
Post by: nu_types on Wed, 09 September 2020, 12:45:49
Glad that WKL is an option. Looking forward to GB :).
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 9 Update | RENDERS
Post by: BrecciaBill on Wed, 09 September 2020, 12:55:45
Love the clean layout.  Logo is sweet, imo.  Let's the keyb peacock-out a bit  Well done.  Interested. 
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 9 Update | RENDERS
Post by: RadDad33 on Fri, 25 September 2020, 11:47:59
ne updates avail?
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 9 Update | RENDERS
Post by: packman86 on Fri, 25 September 2020, 16:41:34
ne updates avail?

Yes! :)

Will be updating the IC this weekend or early week.
Price and a couple other details have been finalized and I'm excited to share them with you all!
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 9 Update | RENDERS
Post by: StingrayShuffle on Fri, 25 September 2020, 19:04:33
Can't wait!  Do you have a discord to follow along?
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 9 Update | RENDERS
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 26 September 2020, 10:08:31
Can't wait!  Do you have a discord to follow along?

A Discord server is in the works. Hoping to include it in the next update.

Thanks bringing this up.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 9 Update | RENDERS
Post by: packman86 on Mon, 28 September 2020, 13:55:37
IC update posted in OP.

TL;DR
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 28 Update | Price, Bags, Discord...
Post by: treeleaf64 on Sat, 10 October 2020, 10:31:31
v nice
Tree leaf approved.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 28 Update | Price, Bags, Discord...
Post by: Cahuib23 on Sun, 11 October 2020, 11:08:55
Great looking board, definitely entering the raffle! I don't know if the board is too far along for this(Or if it even possible), but could O-ring posts be considered for those who want to gummyworm this board?
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 28 Update | Price, Bags, Discord...
Post by: RadDad33 on Mon, 12 October 2020, 15:33:22
Wouldn't you have to redesign the internal case and the PCB for gummyworm to work?
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 28 Update | Price, Bags, Discord...
Post by: Cahuib23 on Mon, 12 October 2020, 19:25:38
Wouldn't you have to redesign the internal case and the PCB for gummyworm to work?
Not Really, take a look at the KBD8X gummyworm mod. Although not the most ideal, almost any top-mount case can theoretically be turned into a gasket, although I don't know about this one.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 28 Update | Price, Bags, Discord...
Post by: packman86 on Tue, 13 October 2020, 11:34:01
Wouldn't you have to redesign the internal case and the PCB for gummyworm to work?
Not Really, take a look at the KBD8X gummyworm mod. Although not the most ideal, almost any top-mount case can theoretically be turned into a gasket, although I don't know about this one.

This board will not be gummyworm compatible. I don't know anything about this kbd8x gummyworm mod so can't say if that will work on Sessantacinque.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | 65% Layout | Sep 28 Update | Price, Bags, Discord...
Post by: Cahuib23 on Tue, 13 October 2020, 13:47:59
Wouldn't you have to redesign the internal case and the PCB for gummyworm to work?
Not Really, take a look at the KBD8X gummyworm mod. Although not the most ideal, almost any top-mount case can theoretically be turned into a gasket, although I don't know about this one.

This board will not be gummyworm compatible. I don't know anything about this kbd8x gummyworm mod so can't say if that will work on Sessantacinque.
Thanks for the feedback! Still extremely interested! one of the cleanest classic designs I have ever seen!
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | Group Buy Raffle November 15
Post by: packman86 on Wed, 21 October 2020, 10:42:40
10/21/2020 Update:
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | Group Buy Raffle November 15
Post by: jayiskuhl on Wed, 21 October 2020, 11:02:02
Sick board, good luck all!

Thank you for the pronunciation, I was butchering the name pretty bad lol.
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | Group Buy Raffle November 15
Post by: ljyel on Sat, 24 October 2020, 18:17:26
engraving on discord looks clean and bootiful! excited!
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | Group Buy Raffle November 15
Post by: RadDad33 on Mon, 26 October 2020, 11:27:24
I see its TBD here... Is Lightning's build stream not happening on Wednesday?
Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | Group Buy Raffle November 15
Post by: packman86 on Mon, 26 October 2020, 13:46:31
I see its TBD here... Is Lightning's build stream not happening on Wednesday?

Whups! Forgot to update the post.

Build stream on Wednesday night 7:30 EDT

https://www.twitch.tv/lightningkeyboards

Title: Re: [IC]Merisi Sessantacinque | Group Buy Raffle November 15
Post by: packman86 on Mon, 09 November 2020, 13:14:58
GB thread is up so I'm locking this thread.

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