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Offline Esheu2

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The Fallacy

People were calling Alice clones "Falice". Sounded a lot like "Phallus" to me. Friend told me that wasn't a good idea. Fallacy it is.


Group Buy Date: January 25th, 2020. 5PM PST.
GB Post: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104300.0

Interest Check Form:
https://forms.gle/9dJJL3cx34cppmsu7

Prototype Pictures



Buy Details
To make the buy more manageable for me, there will be 50 units. Limit one per person. FCFS

Features
  • Top Mount
  • Anodized 5052 Aluminum for the Top and Bottom Case
  • Sandblasted Brass Weight
  • 6.5 Degree Typing Angle
  • 16.5mm Front Typing Height
  • USB Mini port
  • PCB Compatible With QMK
  • PCB features flex cuts
  • Brass weight spans the entirety of the alpha cluster
  • Side cutouts for grip

I chose to go with a relatively low typing angle at 6.5 degrees and front lip height of 16.5mm for my own comfort. I have found that my preferred range for typing angles is between 5 degrees and 7.5 degrees.
Any lower feels awkward. Any higher results in strain on my wrists. Similarly, a typing height of over 20mm results in my wrists losing contact with my desk, forcing me to keep my hands floating. I find this tiring so I made the typing height as low as possible.

Supported Layouts

Will have standard Alice supported layouts
  • Split/normal backspace
  • Split/normal right shift
  • Stepped/normal capslock

Plate

The plate will be the standard 1.5mm thickness. It will be compatible with the standard Alice plate.
There will be a few choices for plate material:
  • Aluminum
  • Brass
  • POM Plastic

PCB
  • QMK Compatible
  • USB Mini port
  • Flex Cuts

Designed by Trifelife

The board is also able to accept standard Alice PCBs if you already have those on hand.

Weight
  • "Fallacy" engraving
  • Sandblasted
  • Internally secured by screws
  • Alpha cluster has brass under it for acoustics

GIF of weight:https://i.imgur.com/yXv2Cm0.mp4

I enjoy patina so there will be no coating added. End users can apply a layer of wax or something if they would like to prevent patina from forming.





Colors
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Navy
  • Pink

Price (not inclusive of any shipping or fees):
$420 for top + bottom + weight + PCB + POM/Alu plate (+$15 for brass)
$50 for additional PCB
$30 for additional POM or Aluminum plate
$45 for additional Brass plate

FAQ

Q: Polycarbonate?
A: No.

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More Information and Updates

Discord Server Invite: https://discord.gg/pYVsseU
Please join the Discord server and subscribe to the !fallacy role if you would like to get updates on the project as soon as possible.

Special Thanks

Choobies, Trifelife, Exfinite (Vov), and Warren for helping me prototype and giving me feedback.
Trifelife for designing the PCB.
Yuktsi for open sourcing his Alice files and giving me the okay to manufacture this keyboard.
« Last Edit: Mon, 20 January 2020, 19:00:58 by Sinapanis »
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Offline isaackang7

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 00:57:38 »
Youtube video is set to private cannot see it


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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 00:58:22 »
I think you might need to check your discord link again. Also, would you consider a USB C port instead of mini?

Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 01:01:31 »
I think you might need to check your discord link again. Also, would you consider a USB C port instead of mini?

Fixed I think. Thanks!

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Offline octix

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 01:06:53 »
Definitely interested!


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Offline LXVRGS

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 01:10:23 »
id lose the weight engraving personally

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 01:16:32 »
id lose the weight engraving personally

Same, not a fan of the text.

Offline FinalEleven

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 01:23:33 »
I am totally in.

Not too fond of the font for the weight engraving though.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 01:37:34 »
Great to finally see something fresh, new and exciting.
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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #9 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 04:59:28 »
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Offline roguesystem087

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #10 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 06:32:37 »
Forget the IC!!!! Lets goooooooooooooo XD omgarddddddddd X3

Offline CrazyNun

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #11 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 07:08:24 »
Would love to see this in white

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #12 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 07:15:31 »
Can one use the PCB this has for a regular Alice?

Offline Solotov

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #13 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 07:32:25 »
+1 for the new design of the weight if possible  :thumb:
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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #14 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 07:44:05 »
Oooo yeeeees


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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #15 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 07:58:21 »
Can one use the PCB this has for a regular Alice?

Yeah,
Quote
The board is also able to accept standard Alice PCBs if you already have those on hand.

Offline Vigrith

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #16 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 08:42:16 »
Great to finally see something fresh, new and exciting.

LOL

Offline lolafineday

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #17 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 08:55:17 »
Great to finally see something fresh, new and exciting.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #18 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 09:05:17 »
You got me at Blue Gray

Offline DukeEsquire

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #19 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 09:32:29 »
Would love to see people do at least something different with these Alice clones.

I guess it’s easier to just use the files without changing anything.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #20 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 10:10:06 »
Would love to see people do at least something different with these Alice clones.

I guess it’s easier to just use the files without changing anything.

Check out the Majaphit or the EM7 in that case. People like the original look of the Alice, I see TKLs looking the same everyday but there's not an outcry about that.

Offline victorpre

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #21 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 10:12:42 »
Question now;
Unlimited GB?

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #22 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 10:19:30 »
this looks nice, but I do hope you got permission from Yuktsi to run this. good luck!

edit: nvm, saw the last line.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #23 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 10:27:52 »
That weight is super nice!

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #24 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 11:02:12 »
"Similarly, a typing height of over 20mm results in my wrists losing contact with my desk, forcing me to keep my hands floating."

SMH. Proper typing means your wrists should be floating. And for that reason, I'm out.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #25 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 11:06:47 »
Would love to see people do at least something different with these Alice clones.

I guess it’s easier to just use the files without changing anything.

Check out the Majaphit or the EM7 in that case. People like the original look of the Alice, I see TKLs looking the same everyday but there's not an outcry about that.
There should be outcry about TKLs being boring af. Same ol' boring Alice. I appreciate the idea with the flex cuts. Not sure how helpful it is on only two rows. Also like the idea of the weight expanding whole alpha cluster.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #26 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 11:29:31 »
Would love to see people do at least something different with these Alice clones.

I guess it’s easier to just use the files without changing anything.

Check out the Majaphit or the EM7 in that case. People like the original look of the Alice, I see TKLs looking the same everyday but there's not an outcry about that.

1. There should be. I’ve certainly brought it up.

2. There is a difference between similar TKLs and literally using the same files.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #27 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 11:32:37 »
Interested 100%
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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #28 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 12:04:10 »
Looks pretty damn good. If I were in the market for another Alice riff, I'd be looking at this one.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #29 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 13:27:19 »
Don't love the font engraving. Also don't love not offering coating for the brass weight. You might like patina, which is fine. But many others don't. Having a clear coat option or something similar shouldn't be too hard to add for people who want it.

Offline lolafineday

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #30 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 13:50:59 »
How many units will be avail?

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #31 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 14:40:14 »
I think you might need to check your discord link again. Also, would you consider a USB C port instead of mini?
+1

Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #32 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 16:02:44 »
Can one use the PCB this has for a regular Alice?

It is compatible with standard Alice PCB's as well.

Would love to see this in white

Unfortunately, it is not possible to anodize aluminum white. And, at least for now, I will not be looking into e-coating. So, no white for now. Sorry!

Would love to see people do at least something different with these Alice clones.

I guess it’s easier to just use the files without changing anything.

There are design differences from the Fallacy and the Alice. It sounds more like you want a completely different board/layout. And if that is the case, then I understand that this is not something that is for you.

I think you might need to check your discord link again. Also, would you consider a USB C port instead of mini?
+1

No USB C for this. I want to retain compatibility for what is now the "standard" for Alice PCBs. I might have added USB C compatibility if the Project Keyboard Alice PCB USB C variant had a top mounted port instead of a bottom mounted port. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

How many units will be avail?

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~50

"Similarly, a typing height of over 20mm results in my wrists losing contact with my desk, forcing me to keep my hands floating."

SMH. Proper typing means your wrists should be floating. And for that reason, I'm out.

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I never claimed to have "proper" typing. If you have any feedback for the design rather than my typing, you can feel free to voice that instead. And no, "ree another alice" is not feedback. An Alice layout is fundamentally what this board is. If you do not like or want that, you do not have to give this IC anymore of your attention.
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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #33 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 16:05:00 »
Would love to see people do at least something different with these Alice clones.

I guess it’s easier to just use the files without changing anything.

Check out the Majaphit or the EM7 in that case. People like the original look of the Alice, I see TKLs looking the same everyday but there's not an outcry about that.

1. There should be. I’ve certainly brought it up.

2. There is a difference between similar TKLs and literally using the same files.

I agree there should be more differences with the TKL but there isn't quite a lot you can with with 84-87 keys with a classic top face without it looking like a monster overall exception of F13  ^-^ I don't design boards but I do appreciate a classic style

and to be fair, the top piece may be the same but the original Alice case doesn't have a wedge cutout, and if Yuktsi gave him the OK I don't see an issue with him wanting to run something like this for people who want it. We see it with key sets all the time that look stupid similar but doesn't seem to bother people.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #34 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 16:31:18 »
That pink looks amazing, I really want a pink Alice like board after seeing it in the LA meetup yesterday.


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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #35 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 17:58:24 »
Please include compatibility for top mount usb c for future proof and for me as I have some usb c pcbs

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #36 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 18:09:58 »
Please include compatibility for top mount usb c for future proof and for me as I have some usb c pcbs

Wait are there top mount USB C Alice PCBs being publicly made?
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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #37 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 21:41:46 »
def in for one. hoping for optional name on the weight as i am not a fan of the font either. i am sure with as many people have said that, there will be a resolution. with that said i am forsure in for atleast one!

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #38 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 22:43:08 »
100% in. Hopefully I'll get in.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #39 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 23:36:32 »
Can you add an arrow cluster?
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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #40 on: Sun, 08 December 2019, 23:48:45 »
Very neat Alice adaptation.

I think the weight corner radius looks a bit "fat" compared to the tight corner of the case.

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EDIT: agree with above statements. The weight engraving doesn't do this board any favors.
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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #41 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 00:05:33 »
Please include compatibility for top mount usb c for future proof and for me as I have some usb c pcbs

Wait are there top mount USB C Alice PCBs being publicly made?

HomerowCo's Lubrigante uses a top mount USB C PCB, but unsure of the availability of those going forward.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #42 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 00:58:23 »
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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #43 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 01:16:37 »
Please include compatibility for top mount usb c for future proof and for me as I have some usb c pcbs

Wait are there top mount USB C Alice PCBs being publicly made?
No but I joined a private gb for some

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #44 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 08:40:45 »
Let the haters hate, and the thread crappers spread their crap. Even with that, your ~50 units will be sold out in no time.

In for one, hoping to get 2.

Also, suggestion for the script for the bottom weight logo is attached.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #45 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 09:26:46 »
I just pre-ordered 2 of the "ALICE PCB REV2" (USB-C) and 1 POM plate and 1 fiberglass plate. Will your case fit any of those?

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #46 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 09:49:59 »
I just pre-ordered 2 of the "ALICE PCB REV2" (USB-C) and 1 POM plate and 1 fiberglass plate. Will your case fit any of those?

No, the PCB you ordered has the USB port on the component side (bottom) of the PCB while this case supports the original Alice PCB with it on the top.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #47 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 09:54:05 »
No, the PCB you ordered has the USB port on the component side (bottom) of the PCB while this case supports the original Alice PCB with it on the top.

 :(

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #48 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 12:03:30 »
Let the haters hate, and the thread crappers spread their crap. Even with that, your ~50 units will be sold out in no time.

In for one, hoping to get 2.

Also, suggestion for the script for the bottom weight logo is attached.

(Attachment Link)

Bruh, just keep it to one

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #49 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 12:18:49 »
Hope to see the price for this go down, especially if we have to provide our own PCB. Here is what the original Alice went for: "$463 for case + plate + weight + PCB (Pre-soldered with controller parts, LED's resistors, and diodess)". Cheers!

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #50 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 12:20:18 »
Hope to see the price for this go down, especially if we have to provide our own PCB. Here is what the original Alice went for: "$463 for case + plate + weight + PCB (Pre-soldered with controller parts, LED's resistors, and diodess)". Cheers!

This includes a pcb.


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Offline lolafineday

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #51 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 12:50:33 »
Feel like pcb should be optional addon, most have alice pcbs and configs already. And if they need they can just order off projectkb.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #52 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 12:51:37 »
Feel like pcb should be optional addon, most have alice pcbs and configs already. And if they need they can just order off projectkb.

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Actually I guess this pcb is unique so it might make sense to include.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #53 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 13:46:50 »
I just pre-ordered 2 of the "ALICE PCB REV2" (USB-C) and 1 POM plate and 1 fiberglass plate. Will your case fit any of those?

Plates, yes. PCB's no.

Let the haters hate, and the thread crappers spread their crap. Even with that, your ~50 units will be sold out in no time.

In for one, hoping to get 2.

Also, suggestion for the script for the bottom weight logo is attached.

(Attachment Link)

Bruh, just keep it to one

Limit 1 per person.

Hope to see the price for this go down, especially if we have to provide our own PCB. Here is what the original Alice went for: "$463 for case + plate + weight + PCB (Pre-soldered with controller parts, LED's resistors, and diodess)". Cheers!

The kit includes a PCB.
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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #54 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 14:13:33 »
Hopefully the price is steep so I won't have to fight for 50 units.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #55 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 17:49:13 »
Hopefully the price is steep so I won't have to fight for 50 units.

Let's fight anyway  :)

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #56 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 18:10:48 »
Hopefully the price is steep so I won't have to fight for 50 units.

Are you hinting that I should increase the pricing? I would be ok with that  :D
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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #57 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 19:14:21 »
"Similarly, a typing height of over 20mm results in my wrists losing contact with my desk, forcing me to keep my hands floating."

SMH. Proper typing means your wrists should be floating. And for that reason, I'm out.

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aveyn is out huh. And for that reason, I'm in, nice kb chief :cool:

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #58 on: Mon, 09 December 2019, 20:58:29 »
Hopefully the price is steep so I won't have to fight for 50 units.

Are you hinting that I should increase the pricing? I would be ok with that  :D

You should price this so what you get is worth your time and effort.

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #59 on: Tue, 10 December 2019, 09:12:52 »
Hopefully the price is steep so I won't have to fight for 50 units.

Are you hinting that I should increase the pricing? I would be ok with that  :D

You should price this so what you get is worth your time and effort.

Make it a bazillion dollars!!!

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #60 on: Tue, 10 December 2019, 15:09:00 »
I’m in

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #61 on: Tue, 10 December 2019, 16:06:34 »
I’m in
In for a battle royale that is.


Offline Mekuno

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #62 on: Tue, 10 December 2019, 16:21:24 »
Can't wait to see more of the proto. Pink looks really nice.

Offline Poesjuh

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #63 on: Tue, 10 December 2019, 16:26:07 »
I’d say $400 range is already more than enough for a top mount board. Inflating the price just to create a luxury item only the rich can afford... ah well, my wallet will speak and do nothing I guess.


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Offline thearctican

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #64 on: Tue, 10 December 2019, 17:35:47 »
I’d say $400 range is already more than enough for a top mount board. Inflating the price just to create a luxury item only the rich can afford... ah well, my wallet will speak and do nothing I guess.


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What sort of mount would you prefer? Top mount is the best I've used. Most gasket boards are a joke, bottom mount isn't bad. Get a POM plate cut for it.

On the board itself: thank you for not making it polycarbonate. If I wanted a plastic board I'd buy a Realforce.

Offline lolafineday

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #65 on: Tue, 10 December 2019, 17:37:19 »
I’d say $400 range is already more than enough for a top mount board. Inflating the price just to create a luxury item only the rich can afford... ah well, my wallet will speak and do nothing I guess.


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What sort of mount would you prefer? Top mount is the best I've used. Most gasket boards are a joke, bottom mount isn't bad. Get a POM plate cut for it.

On the board itself: thank you for not making it polycarbonate. If I wanted a plastic board I'd buy a Realforce.
Dang plastic shaming... polycarbonate is epic plastic!

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Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #66 on: Tue, 10 December 2019, 23:06:14 »
Added manufacturer photos of the blue gray prototype to the main post!
Ojou

Offline nickaster1

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #67 on: Wed, 11 December 2019, 00:34:25 »
The Fallacy

People were calling Alice clones "Falice". Sounded a lot like "Phallus" to me. Friend told me that wasn't a good idea. Fallacy it is.


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Features
  • Top Mount
  • Anodized 5052 Aluminum for the Top and Bottom Case
  • Sandblasted Brass Weight
  • 6.5 Degree Typing Angle
  • 16.5mm Front Typing Height
  • USB Mini port
  • PCB Compatible With QMK
  • PCB features flex cuts
  • Brass weight spans the entirety of the alpha cluster
  • Side cutouts for grip
  • Pricing: most likely mid/low $400's (tentative estimate CAN CHANGE)

I chose to go with a relatively low typing angle at 6.5 degrees and front lip height of 16.5mm for my own comfort. I have found that my preferred range for typing angles is between 5 degrees and 7.5 degrees.
Any lower feels awkward. Any higher results in strain on my wrists. Similarly, a typing height of over 20mm results in my wrists losing contact with my desk, forcing me to keep my hands floating. I find this tiring so I made the typing height as low as possible.

Supported Layouts

Will have standard Alice supported layouts
  • Split/normal backspace
  • Split/normal right shift
  • Stepped/normal capslock

Plate

The plate will be the standard 1.5mm thickness. It will be compatible with the standard Alice plate.
There will be a few choices for plate material:
  • Aluminum
  • Brass
  • POM Plastic

PCB
  • QMK Compatible
  • USB Mini port
  • Flex Cuts
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The board is also able to accept standard Alice PCBs if you already have those on hand.

Weight
  • "Fallacy" engraving
  • Sandblasted
  • Internally secured by screws
  • Alpha cluster has brass under it for acoustics

GIF of weight:https://i.imgur.com/yXv2Cm0.mp4

I enjoy patina so there will be no coating added. End users can apply a layer of wax or something if they would like to prevent patina from forming.


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Colors
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Blue Gray
  • Pink

FAQ

Q: Polycarbonate?
A: No.

More Information and Updates

Discord Server Invite: https://discord.gg/CxjYT58
Please join the Discord server and subscribe to the !fallacy role if you would like to get updates on the project as soon as possible

Prototypes are almost done already. I will provide updates when I get them in my hands.

Special Thanks

Choobies, Trifelife, Exfinite (Vov), and Warren for helping me prototype and giving me feedback.
Trifelife for designing the PCB.
Yuktsi for open sourcing his Alice files and giving me the okay to manufacture this keyboard.
That blue is so hot jeez

Offline Poesjuh

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #68 on: Wed, 11 December 2019, 02:46:08 »
I’d say $400 range is already more than enough for a top mount board. Inflating the price just to create a luxury item only the rich can afford... ah well, my wallet will speak and do nothing I guess.


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What sort of mount would you prefer? Top mount is the best I've used. Most gasket boards are a joke, bottom mount isn't bad. Get a POM plate cut for it.

On the board itself: thank you for not making it polycarbonate. If I wanted a plastic board I'd buy a Realforce.

O I'm not saying that top mount is bad by any means :) What I meant was that a topmount usually requires less material and a easier to manufacture plate. For that reason top mounts are usually a bit cheaper to manufacture than fancy gasket mounts with all sorts of extra stuff that comes with it.

Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #69 on: Wed, 11 December 2019, 03:03:07 »
I’d say $400 range is already more than enough for a top mount board. Inflating the price just to create a luxury item only the rich can afford... ah well, my wallet will speak and do nothing I guess.


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What sort of mount would you prefer? Top mount is the best I've used. Most gasket boards are a joke, bottom mount isn't bad. Get a POM plate cut for it.

On the board itself: thank you for not making it polycarbonate. If I wanted a plastic board I'd buy a Realforce.

O I'm not saying that top mount is bad by any means :) What I meant was that a topmount usually requires less material and a easier to manufacture plate. For that reason top mounts are usually a bit cheaper to manufacture than fancy gasket mounts with all sorts of extra stuff that comes with it.

Let me clear some things up:
  • The price hiking was a joke. I'm not going to make the base cost higher than the $400's range.
  • The plate mounting style does not significantly change any costs. This board was more expensive for me to prototype than another design of mine that utilized isolation gasket mounting. The main contributors to costs are machining time (usually proportional to size) and material.
Ojou

Offline papayapyjamas

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #70 on: Thu, 12 December 2019, 14:10:12 »
cant join the discord channel.

Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #71 on: Thu, 12 December 2019, 19:21:14 »
cant join the discord channel.

Weird. The link was working for me. Posted a new one regardless. LMK if it still doesn't work!
Ojou

Offline xchangmanx

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #72 on: Fri, 13 December 2019, 16:51:39 »
I'm behind this, but any chance on having a blank weight with no name?

Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #73 on: Sun, 15 December 2019, 20:04:55 »
I'm behind this, but any chance on having a blank weight with no name?

I have to admit that I am very hesitant to remove the engraving despite people expressing their distaste for it. I personally (and obviously there's a lot of bias to it) really like it and believe that it will look better in real life compared to the renders. So, I want to wait to receive the prototypes and take better pictures of the actual weight.
If people still dislike how it looks, then I will likely relent and just have a blank weight.
Ojou

Offline kaisn

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #74 on: Tue, 17 December 2019, 15:14:29 »
I don't mind the engraving at all. However it's kinda bland imo

Offline VXQN

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #75 on: Wed, 18 December 2019, 04:45:54 »
I'm okay with the engraving as a concept, but I definitely think the script should be re-worked to flow a little bit better (especially the F).

Offline Thighs

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #76 on: Wed, 18 December 2019, 11:58:13 »
A custom engraving would be amazing. Take my money.


Offline p_blaze

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #77 on: Thu, 19 December 2019, 18:39:28 »
Are the colors final? It kills me that no boards i want are in purple anymore

Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #78 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 22:52:08 »
Are the colors final? It kills me that no boards i want are in purple anymore

Yes the colors are final.
Ojou

Offline jimboytacos

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #79 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 15:57:50 »
Is there a TBD date for launch? Or will this information all be shared on Discord first?

Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board
« Reply #80 on: Sun, 22 December 2019, 02:53:02 »
Is there a TBD date for launch? Or will this information all be shared on Discord first?

No date yet. GB launch date should be decided before the New Year.
Ojou

Offline Esheu2

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I have received the prototype units. Pictures have been added to the main post. Will hopefully have somebody else with a better camera than I do take pictures and a typing test for me soon-ish.
Ojou

Offline neojonathan

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I love the pink color !!!

Offline vaughno

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If the funds are right then I'll probably get in on the pink one  ;D
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Offline KingOfMemes

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will there be limited stock? Or will this be an unlimited buy

Offline nickaster1

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will there be limited stock? Or will this be an unlimited buy
I don’t see why this will be unlimited. He’ll prolly keep it down to a manageable size so nothing goes out of hand

Offline KingOfMemes

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will there be limited stock? Or will this be an unlimited buy
I don’t see why this will be unlimited. He’ll prolly keep it down to a manageable size so nothing goes out of hand
Nice, I've been thirsting for a good race :smiling_imp:

Offline Esheu2

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will there be limited stock? Or will this be an unlimited buy
Limited. ~50 units or so plus extras that will be sold off after everything is done.
Ojou

Offline KingOfMemes

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will there be limited stock? Or will this be an unlimited buy
Limited. ~50 units or so plus extras that will be sold off after everything is done.
Bless up, thanks.

Offline Esheu2

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Hey guys! Please fill it out if you're interested. I'd like to gather some data and feedback.
Interest Check Form: https://forms.gle/9dJJL3cx34cppmsu7
Ojou

Offline Solotov

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So, there are only 2 options for weight engraving: current design and blank?
Would prefer some engraving over blank. Any chance for an alternative design?
Flex is love, flex is life.

Offline lolafineday

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Blank would look hot asf, just look at the rukia weight!

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Offline swangful

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i think the weight just needs a better logo. having the word fallacy isnt the problem IMO, its just the font/logo.

Offline sarsaparillagorilla

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1000% interested can't wait loved but never got the chance to get the Alice and this could be a more than adequate alternative

Offline Esheu2

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i think the weight just needs a better logo. having the word fallacy isnt the problem IMO, its just the font/logo.

From what I have gathered, it seems like the controversial part of the engraving is the letter "F".
The issue is that this is the only cursive script font I've found that I felt tastefully did the letter "F" (imo) while keeping everything easily machinable.
Ojou

Offline swangful

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i think the weight just needs a better logo. having the word fallacy isnt the problem IMO, its just the font/logo.

From what I have gathered, it seems like the controversial part of the engraving is the letter "F".
The issue is that this is the only cursive script font I've found that I felt tastefully did the letter "F" (imo) while keeping everything easily machinable.

thats fair, i didnt think about keeping things machinable. i saw the suggestion of the backward F like fender, seems like a neat idea. personally, the logo isn't a deal breaker for me. looks good with or without  ;D




Offline yui_

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cad files for the weight should be released, so that i can get a custom weight with phallus on it.
looks great though !

Offline JJ

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A custom engraving would be amazing. Take my money.
+1 for custom engraving for the weight. It makes it a custom and unique piece.

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Offline KingOfMemes

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A custom engraving would be amazing. Take my money.
+1 for custom engraving for the weight. It makes it a custom and unique piece.

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I, too, would be down for a custom engraving of a Phallus on my weight

Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board (Group Buy Date Announced)
« Reply #99 on: Mon, 06 January 2020, 15:35:22 »
Group Buy Date: January 25th, 2020. 5PM PST.

Price (not inclusive of any shipping or fees):
$420 for top + bottom + weight + PCB + POM/Alu plate (+$15 for brass)
$50 for additional PCB
$30 for additional POM or Aluminum plate
$45 for additional Brass plate
Ojou

Offline victorpre

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board (Group Buy Date Announced)
« Reply #100 on: Mon, 06 January 2020, 18:09:15 »
Group Buy Date: January 25th, 2020. 5PM PST.

Price (not inclusive of any shipping or fees):
$420 for top + bottom + weight + PCB + POM/Alu plate (+$15 for brass)
$50 for additional PCB
$30 for additional POM or Aluminum plate
$45 for additional Brass plate
Will def try to join. Usually not lucky on FCFS but let's see.

Is it going to be through Google forms?

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EDIT: just saw on discord that details will come later

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Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board (Group Buy Date Announced)
« Reply #101 on: Tue, 07 January 2020, 02:39:35 »
Is it going to be through Google forms?

Yes.
Ojou

Offline NotBing

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board (Group Buy Date Announced)
« Reply #102 on: Wed, 08 January 2020, 00:45:31 »
This is so nice, hoping that I can get one!
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Offline trungminhtp

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board (Group Buy Date Announced)
« Reply #103 on: Wed, 08 January 2020, 01:54:24 »
nice :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
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Offline TAAZ_ltd

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board (Group Buy Date Announced)
« Reply #104 on: Thu, 16 January 2020, 05:34:44 »
I'm new at this. How can I give you my money and place an order ?

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board (Group Buy Date Announced)
« Reply #105 on: Thu, 16 January 2020, 08:28:06 »
I'm new at this. How can I give you my money and place an order ?
It's a race. There will be a google form that opens on the 25th of January at 5PM pst. It it will be fields such as name, paypal email, username, colorway, and extras. Since there is only 50 units being sold, you will be racing others for those spots. Assuming you get one, you will be invoiced later via the paypal account you put into the form

Offline TAAZ_ltd

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board (Group Buy Date Announced)
« Reply #106 on: Fri, 17 January 2020, 02:28:44 »
Thanks for the feedback.

I pre-ordered an Alice PCB (USB-C) and a plate (POM) recently from mykeyboard.eu (proxy). The Fallacy's PCB is using USB-mini. Could the cut for the port interfere with a USB-C port ?
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Offline Esheu2

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Re: Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board (Group Buy Date Announced)
« Reply #107 on: Fri, 17 January 2020, 03:13:02 »
Thanks for the feedback.

I pre-ordered an Alice PCB (USB-C) and a plate (POM) recently from mykeyboard.eu (proxy). The Fallacy's PCB is using USB-mini. Could the cut for the port interfere with a USB-C port ?

The Fallacy will not accept a USB-C PCB. The POM plate should work fine.
Ojou

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Offline r13lbag

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Re: [IC] Fallacy - An Aluminum Alice Layout Board (Group Buy Date Announced)
« Reply #109 on: Wed, 17 February 2021, 21:23:35 »
im sold