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Title: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 09 June 2021, 16:44:07: Here is ibis

This is an interest check, because I am not sure how many of these I'll have made/sell/etc yet.

Max is 100 units, could def do less than that

Price unsure, will depend a bit on the final quotes but aiming for something in between 515-650

The goal is a smooth GB, working on speeding up things with my fabs and making this a quicker experience for everyone. Because we all got other crap to do lol

The specs

- FRL 1800 - Based on the Duck Blackbird, a legendary board and one I've loved for a long time
- PCB w/ some of the usual buzzwords: USB Type-C, ESD protection, PCB mount stabs, caps/num lock indicator LEDs (solderable), MX ONLY switch compatibility
- NO hotswap, Alps compatibility (sorry), or in-switch LEDs
- QMK/VIA/that jazz
- 6063 aluminum case, SS304 + brass weight (same idea as tkl one but with 2 stainless pieces, oooo)
- Plates will prob be 6063 aluminum, FR4 full and maybe half, brass? idk what else
- Top mount or burger mount
- Torx (T6) fasteners for the case/plate, I think T10 for the weight but who needs to take that out unless youre nosy lol

WK and WKL options for case top and layout. Somewhat limited layout wise, because I wanted to limit it.

Colors will be the red I did the protos in, probably silver and maybe black or some sort of darker green bc those are cool too.

ETA for buy start is end of June/beginning of July. depends on quotes and things. This board has already been prototyped and built by a few close friends, and reception was overwhelmingly positive.

The buy will be a raffle, with a capped # of entries. This is to ensure a set "chance" of "winning" the "opportunity" to "purchase the kit at group buy price"

I will likely do something similar with domestic (USA/Canada) and international orders as I did with the Trinity XT in-stock raffle. The raffle winners will be proportional to # of entrants from either set of regions.

Please fill out the IC form (it is short):
https://forms.gle/kX6FVh5wr8NX65Ky5

Keep up to date with this project and others on my Discord: discord.hiney.cc (http://discord.hiney.cc)

Layout

(https://i.imgur.com/yOAA4IB.png)

Unbuilt prototype pics

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50560571977_b9352c373c_k.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50560571247_6a96b5d710_k.jpg)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50559703798_a3b344d9ce_k.jpg)

Thanks
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Kokaloo on Wed, 09 June 2021, 16:46:37: will i be allowed to use mod pipe and tilde on this keyboard?
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: LightningXI on Wed, 09 June 2021, 16:47:34: Nice looking board. I definitely think that the small blockers might look better than the solitary 0.5u on the left. Neat idea. Imagine using buzzwords on your original post :dafoe:

Darker green should also look great. GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 09 June 2021, 16:49:01: Quote from: Kokaloo on Wed, 09 June 2021, 16:46:37
will i be allowed to use mod pipe and tilde on this keyboard?

i guess if you want lmao
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: huey on Wed, 09 June 2021, 17:12:54: The proto looks great, all the colours are great choices, the project overall seems great.

See you on raffle day.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: zekkin on Wed, 09 June 2021, 17:19:05: (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/838991735606214656/852310780945891348/unknown.png)
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Nuclear Nachos on Wed, 09 June 2021, 17:20:03: very cool mr hiney
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: clik_clak on Wed, 09 June 2021, 17:20:44: Been waiting for this one for ages! I've been checking the Discord channel 3 times a day for weeks!

Good luck to everyone that enters. Hopefully as many people as possible can get their hands on one of these.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: SirShakes on Wed, 09 June 2021, 17:24:51: Looking nice mr hiney
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: mmontess on Wed, 09 June 2021, 17:35:18: Looks great, very cool.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Gondolindrim on Wed, 09 June 2021, 18:42:59: I was sold at NO hotswap, Alps compatibility (sorry), or in-switch LEDs
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hali on Wed, 09 June 2021, 18:43:32: nice and simple
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: FlamedSiegmund on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:03:41: Love that shade of red definitely interested
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: eniigma on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:04:34: Good looks
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: geohammy on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:06:06: :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: derpturtle on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:07:50: very nice, might have to try and pick one up :D
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: treeleaf64 on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:32:18: Quote from: SirShakes on Wed, 09 June 2021, 17:24:51
Looking nice mr hiney

Quote from: Nuclear Nachos on Wed, 09 June 2021, 17:20:03
very cool mr hiney

Just because I call him Mr Hiney doesn't mean you guys have to call him that too
Also the keyboard is cute - I always had a secret admiration for Blackbird - I never really got around to thinking about buying one
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: treeleaf64 on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:33:53: Also on another note Mr Hiney can you tell me the bezel width because I Really Love The Look : )
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: ahpeace112 on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:41:13: 🙌🏼 🙌🏼 🙌🏼 YES!
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: CaptainVinceO2 on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:55:40: Dank
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Nuclear Nachos on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:59:34: Quote from: treeleaf64 on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:32:18

Just because I call him Mr Hiney doesn't mean you guys have to call him that too
Also the keyboard is cute - I always had a secret admiration for Blackbird - I never really got around to thinking about buying one
sorry that you think i copy you i will not call him that if you want treeleaf
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: o3okevin on Wed, 09 June 2021, 20:01:07: sign me tf up
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 09 June 2021, 20:11:52: Quote from: treeleaf64 on Wed, 09 June 2021, 19:33:53
Also on another note Mr Hiney can you tell me the bezel width because I Really Love The Look : )

hey tree leaf, i forget tbh but it's a good one
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Chippy on Wed, 09 June 2021, 20:23:19: Please consider a Busch light blue color.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: ai06L on Wed, 09 June 2021, 21:36:55: this is just so hot
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: mundhra on Wed, 09 June 2021, 22:10:58: this looks great
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Quriosity on Wed, 09 June 2021, 22:11:25: Excited for this board - the layout is great and that Red looks fantastic :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: busytimmy on Wed, 09 June 2021, 22:52:04: Definitely want to touch that Hiney
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: kbye on Wed, 09 June 2021, 23:28:48: I like what I see
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: bananathock on Wed, 09 June 2021, 23:34:18: Lets go hineeeeey!!!
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Heiser on Wed, 09 June 2021, 23:39:01: ohmahgaaaaad lets gooo. finallyyyyy
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Nandi on Thu, 10 June 2021, 03:52:29: That's hot
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: geonworks on Thu, 10 June 2021, 05:39:35: take my credit card
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Poesjuh on Thu, 10 June 2021, 05:40:01: This looks lovely Senõr Hiney!
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: pr0ximity on Thu, 10 June 2021, 07:07:43: I want that red ano and blasted SS on everything I own

+1 to small blockers and 1.5u mods
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: MoarCoffeePlzzz on Thu, 10 June 2021, 07:27:26: Aw yea! Glad to see another board from you. Such a looker!
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: sirieous on Thu, 10 June 2021, 07:38:20: The proto colour is so lovely.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: dantambok on Thu, 10 June 2021, 09:52:20: v nice
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Que7797 on Thu, 10 June 2021, 11:36:56: Ayyy, looks great!

wew them china blockers tho
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Que7797 on Thu, 10 June 2021, 11:37:59: double post
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: lush_bunny on Thu, 10 June 2021, 11:46:33: Is this Lulzthax's work board? He is a handsome man, so it's only right that his work board is this handsome too.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 10 June 2021, 14:08:37: Quote from: lush_bunny on Thu, 10 June 2021, 11:46:33
Is this Lulzthax's work board? He is a handsome man, so it's only right that his work board is this handsome too.

yup!! dude loves it :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Iksion on Thu, 10 June 2021, 17:19:12: Every board from Hiney is soooo nice :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: DERBS on Thu, 10 June 2021, 20:29:34: Quote from: geonworks on Thu, 10 June 2021, 05:39:35
take my credit card

NO U :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: keyboardkrill on Thu, 10 June 2021, 21:13:05: What is the typing angle?
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 10 June 2021, 23:38:00: Quote from: keyboardkrill on Thu, 10 June 2021, 21:13:05
What is the typing angle?

i think 6
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: noorejji on Fri, 11 June 2021, 01:39:07: Hi, very smart looking board you got there. Will this be for resale?
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: doctooowned on Fri, 11 June 2021, 08:52:03: There's something you don't see every day. Very cool.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: J3ff_Leopard on Sat, 12 June 2021, 02:20:23: Will this have cutouts for bump-ons? ;)
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Hi !! on Sun, 13 June 2021, 07:45:54: Interested with small blockers! Yes!

Also, who is the pcb maker?
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:04:39: Quote from: J3ff_Leopard on Sat, 12 June 2021, 02:20:23
Will this have cutouts for bump-ons? ;)

lmao yea. forgot them on the protos
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: holtenc on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:15:29: yo this is nice.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Neely_12 on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:30:07: I like. Great idea
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: 7empest on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:31:52: yea this is hawt
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 14 June 2021, 11:30:53: Quote from: holtenc on Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:15:29
yo this is nice.

yo you're nice.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: bobtheguitar on Thu, 17 June 2021, 18:53:30: Stellar.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 06 July 2021, 08:26:25: hoping to announce the gb details next week.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Iksion on Wed, 07 July 2021, 15:24:08: Quote from: hineybush on Tue, 06 July 2021, 08:26:25
hoping to announce the gb details next week.
:thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: DuellM on Mon, 12 July 2021, 10:53:47: This looks so awesome :-*
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: LobsterBrown on Thu, 15 July 2021, 10:40:50: Quote from: hineybush on Tue, 06 July 2021, 08:26:25

hoping to announce the gb details next week.

SOON™ Honesty I'm checking here and discord every 30 minutes. Can't wait!
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 10 August 2021, 09:00:10: IBIS

$620 (case + 1 plate + 1 PCB)

RED - SILVER - GREEN
3 LAYOUT OPTIONS - WK, single 1u WKL, dual 0.5u WKL

RAFFLE ONLY
80 UNITS PUBLIC

Plate materials avail: Alu, Brass, Polycarb, FR4 full/half

Torx T6 case screws (screwdriver included)

EXACT DATE TBD - BUT IN AUGUST :D
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Quriosity on Thu, 12 August 2021, 00:43:58: Awesome, thanks for the update Hiney - really looking forward to this board :D
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: romeo on Thu, 26 August 2021, 04:18:42: all in ! BB has been my inspiration for quite a long time.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: DubbTom on Fri, 27 August 2021, 00:20:14: Looks great just torn between single and double blocker :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hottrout on Fri, 27 August 2021, 06:43:02: Very interested, I will try again to win one of your raffles.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: notquant on Sun, 13 February 2022, 14:10:36: Returning here to say I won.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Exluna on Thu, 17 February 2022, 11:26:11: I like 1800s so this is a no brainer.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: JackPikatea on Thu, 17 February 2022, 12:44:23: I really like the layout. The color is also straight fire!
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: puissance on Sat, 18 June 2022, 22:31:38: Did this keyboard ship out already? Hoping to grab one from the meckmarket.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 23 June 2022, 00:31:15: Quote from: puissance on Sat, 18 June 2022, 22:31:38
Did this keyboard ship out already? Hoping to grab one from the meckmarket.

not yet. I'm estimating within the next 1.5 months or so, last I heard they are doing some ano.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: F13 on Thu, 23 June 2022, 00:56:41: I spotted a typo - shouldn't it be "max is 1,000,000 units"?

This board looks so damn good.

I just need to figure out where to put the F13 key.

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Nonnegaard on Sat, 25 June 2022, 08:53:59: insane how a hineybush post gathers all keyboard microcelebrities in one place.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Rob27shred on Sat, 25 June 2022, 09:23:34: Quote from: Gondolindrim on Wed, 09 June 2021, 18:42:59
I was sold at NO hotswap, Alps compatibility (sorry), or in-switch LEDs
Same, but I still mourn the loss of ALPS compat.... :'(
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: vodanhdaisu on Fri, 29 July 2022, 09:51:08: I'm a very fan of 1800 and 980 keyboard. This project is definitely the one I have to put to my collections. I'm late to this group, Please, Im begging to open more stock badly
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 01 August 2022, 12:54:48: Quote from: vodanhdaisu on Fri, 29 July 2022, 09:51:08
I'm a very fan of 1800 and 980 keyboard. This project is definitely the one I have to put to my collections. I'm late to this group, Please, Im begging to open more stock badly

I will have extras :)

BTW the GB units are shipping to me now via sea. I should have them in a few weeks, then I will fulfill.
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: Nonnegaard on Wed, 03 August 2022, 01:37:11: Quote from: hineybush on Thu, 10 June 2021, 23:38:00
Quote from: keyboardkrill on Thu, 10 June 2021, 21:13:05
What is the typing angle?

i think 6
We live in a society where the most highly regarded keyboard designers literally dont even know what theyre making
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 03 August 2022, 18:06:26: Quote from: Nonnegaard on Wed, 03 August 2022, 01:37:11
Quote from: hineybush on Thu, 10 June 2021, 23:38:00
Quote from: keyboardkrill on Thu, 10 June 2021, 21:13:05
What is the typing angle?

i think 6
We live in a society where the most highly regarded keyboard designers literally dont even know what theyre making

more that i was lazy when i answered this

it's 6 lol
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: treeleaf64 on Wed, 03 August 2022, 21:29:28: Hard to make up her mind deciding which Baller to rock with
Title: Re: [IC] ibis - Blackbird layout FRL 1800
Post by: efikeebs on Tue, 16 January 2024, 10:55:09: I enjoy this design.