(https://i.imgur.com/HHBlspu.jpg)
Let me introduce you the Quadrant R2, a 5x14 ortholinear keyboard
Extras on sale (https://forms.gle/UWp9R2ePkQ38QVpB8) closed
GB form (https://forms.gle/tuDmyy6oX1Mhouhv6) closed
Timeplan:
- 06_11_2020: GB opened
- 04_12_2020: GB closed
- 05_12_2020: invoices sent out
- 14_12_2020: all parts have been ordered
- 14_01_2021: PCBs and case parts have arrived
- 15_02_2021: all parts have arrived, started packaging
- 23_02_2021: first batch of keyboards shipped
- 05_03_2021: all of the keyboards shipped
Details about the GB:
- the GB will start on 6th of November (Friday) at 19:00 CET, and will close after 1 month (4th of December) or until the maximum number of orders is reached
- FCFS
- there isn’t any MOQ, but the maximum number of slots is 50 for this round (25 in each PCB colour)
- pricing: barebone kit: 55 EUR; acrylic case kit: 90 EUR (exl. PayPal fees and shipping, which will be calculated individually according to the shipping address)
- you are able to mix the PCB and the case colours (i.e. black PCB in white translucent case)
- the invoices will be sent out via PayPal as soon as possible after the GB is closed. You will have 48 hours to complete the payment otherwise the slot will be raffled among the additional participants who left out the sale
- lead time: 10 weeks after the GB closes
Album link for the T2.0_v1.0 prototype (using Teensy 2.0): https://imgur.com/gallery/Dtllkvf (https://imgur.com/gallery/Dtllkvf)
Album link for the E-C_v1.1 prototype (built in an acrylic case): https://imgur.com/a/mSFzUCS (https://imgur.com/a/mSFzUCS)
More pictures about the acrylic case: https://imgur.com/gallery/dqrPj6h (https://imgur.com/gallery/dqrPj6h)
Link of the IC thread: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=108922.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=108922.0)
Discord server's link: Ealdin Keyboards (https://discord.com/invite/MME7tc8)
Typing test
Features of the keyboard:
- ortholinear layout
- 5x14 matrix
- Elite-C microcontroller support
- QMK firmware with VIA support
- MX-style, Alps and Kailh Choc switch compatibility
- rotary encoder support: on 1x1 and 1x5 of the matrix (only one of the 2 sockets can be used at a time, because they share the same traces for data)
- WS2818B LED strip support
- one programmable LED (Caps Lock LED as default)
- reset button
- PCB colour variants: black (https://imgur.com/a/EzHUiP6) (white silkscreen) and white (https://imgur.com/a/bQQaGTx) (black silkscreen)
- two sided graphics on the bottom PCB
- aesthetically placed diodes
- transparent polycarbonate shield to protect the components from any damage and dust OR a fancy layered acrylic case in translucent white or black smoked colour
- both kits include the parts needed for assembly, you only have to purchase the Elite-C microcontoller, a USB-C cable, switches and keycaps of your choice
Layout options
(https://i.imgur.com/xokwZjQ.png)
The barebone kit contains:
- 1pc top PCB
- 1pc FR4 switch plate
- 1pc bottom PCB
- 70pcs 1N4148 THT diodes
- 1pc 3mm LED (cool white)
- 1pc resistor for LED
- 1pc 6x6mm tactile push button
- 10pcs 6mm standoffs
- 4pcs 10mm standoffs
- 12pcs M2x4mm screws
- 4pcs M2x6mm screws
- 4pcs M2x12mm screws
- 1pc transparent polycarbonate shield
- 4pcs rubber feet
Render:
(https://i.imgur.com/lP7RdZl.jpg)
The acrylic case kit includes:
- 1pc top PCB
- 11pcs laser cutted acrylic sheets
- 70pcs 1N4148 THT diodes
- 1pc 3mm LED (cool white)
- 1pc resistor for LED
- 1pc 6x6mm tactile push button
- 2pcs 6mm standoffs
- 6pcs 15mm standoffs
- 16pcs M2x6mm screws
- 6pcs rubber feet
Render:
(https://i.imgur.com/4RHbtz9.jpg)