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Offline Alchemist Keyboards

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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #50 on: Wed, 02 June 2021, 05:52:18 »
Quote from: Lazesummerstone on Mon, 31 May 2021, 14:53:07
Yeah  really interested to see what the color options are because tbh this is a really beautiful board. I hope you decide to throw in a uncommon color though, I feel like it's always black/white/grey/navy/purple. A green possibly?

I feel the same way. I'm carefully considering colour options at the moment but I definitely want to throw in a curve ball on this one!
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #51 on: Fri, 04 June 2021, 12:48:32 »
Very interested. I need 3 mods in the bottom left and it will be super comfortable if a chamfering to the bottom of the case like Frog TKL. Any chance to change the angle to 5 or 6 degree?

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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #52 on: Fri, 04 June 2021, 13:55:35 »
Quote from: jiyoonjang on Fri, 04 June 2021, 12:48:32
Very interested. I need 3 mods in the bottom left and it will be super comfortable if a chamfering to the bottom of the case like Frog TKL. Any chance to change the angle to 5 or 6 degree?


ROFL...Please completely re-design the case/pcb for me.
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #53 on: Fri, 04 June 2021, 20:36:22 »
Quote from: clik_clak on Fri, 04 June 2021, 13:55:35
Quote from: jiyoonjang on Fri, 04 June 2021, 12:48:32
Very interested. I need 3 mods in the bottom left and it will be super comfortable if a chamfering to the bottom of the case like Frog TKL. Any chance to change the angle to 5 or 6 degree?


ROFL...Please completely re-design the case/pcb for me.

Yeah, I'm super interested. Can it please be 11 degrees though, and I'm not a fan of 75% so maybe we could do a 65% instead. Also, could you chamfer the whole board so it's basically a sphere? And can you add a few function rows or something in there, and maybe a pen rail or some light show or something, you know? Can't wait!
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #54 on: Fri, 04 June 2021, 21:25:17 »
I didn't mean to be rude. i'm sorry guys.
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #55 on: Fri, 04 June 2021, 21:41:52 »
Quote from: jiyoonjang on Fri, 04 June 2021, 21:25:17
I didn't mean to be rude. i'm sorry guys.

No worries, it's all just in good fun. A lot of designer's usually do go into ic's with most design elements solidified though, so after the ic is posted there usually aren't angle changes, large chamfer/fillet changes, or layout changes (unless applicable). It seems like Aella likely won't have an option in the future for three mod bottom left, but there are plenty of other boards out there that might cater to your interest a bit more.
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #56 on: Mon, 07 June 2021, 17:17:53 »
Quote from: Gavzers on Fri, 04 June 2021, 21:41:52
Quote from: jiyoonjang on Fri, 04 June 2021, 21:25:17
I didn't mean to be rude. i'm sorry guys.

No worries, it's all just in good fun. A lot of designer's usually do go into ic's with most design elements solidified though, so after the ic is posted there usually aren't angle changes, large chamfer/fillet changes, or layout changes (unless applicable). It seems like Aella likely won't have an option in the future for three mod bottom left, but there are plenty of other boards out there that might cater to your interest a bit more.

Quote from: jiyoonjang on Fri, 04 June 2021, 12:48:32
Very interested. I need 3 mods in the bottom left and it will be super comfortable if a chamfering to the bottom of the case like Frog TKL. Any chance to change the angle to 5 or 6 degree?


No harm, no foul!

These changes won't be possible with this particular board I'm afraid. The angle is certainly locked in as per my personal preference, and while I've looked into the possibility of a winkey version due to a handful of requests the screw placement prohibits that from being a possibility.
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #57 on: Sun, 13 June 2021, 09:03:22 »
Update time!

  • Firstly, this GB is expected to run in late July/early August if everything runs as planned. Exact dates to be confirmed soon.
  • Secondly, due to the time constraints and other commitments FLX has stepped down from PCB duties on this project so Upas has stepped in to see this through.
  • And finally, the colours for the GB have now been confirmed!


These colours were the overwhelming favourites based on the interest check form results and I have to say I agree.


Purple/Lilac


Deep Blue/Silver


Silver/Silver


E-White


E-Black
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #58 on: Sun, 13 June 2021, 09:27:15 »
Deep Blue or Black for me.
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #59 on: Sun, 13 June 2021, 10:40:48 »
Same for me...deep blue or black :)
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #60 on: Sun, 13 June 2021, 12:03:13 »
that SS butt looks hot !
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #61 on: Tue, 29 June 2021, 14:34:57 »
Quote from: IMZO on Sun, 13 June 2021, 12:03:13
that SS butt looks hot !

Thanks! It was meant to be polished aluminium as that was on the cards very early on in the project, but due to the cost/potential QC worries we've since had to drop the idea. The renders still look super cool though!
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #62 on: Tue, 29 June 2021, 14:39:06 »
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #63 on: Tue, 29 June 2021, 14:58:36 »
Quote from: Diggidy on Tue, 29 June 2021, 14:39:06
Maybe I missed it, but do you have a price estimate yet? I would assume since you have prototypes as well as vendors you have a rough idea of what your price is going to be?

Coming in the next day or two hopefully! Big update coming.
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #64 on: Wed, 30 June 2021, 14:04:09 »
Why no EU vendor?
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Re: [IC] Aella - a 75% keyboard from AKB
« Reply #65 on: Thu, 01 July 2021, 06:31:34 »
The Aella GB will be going live on July 15th!


Price will be $450 on CannonKeys, £385 inc VAT with Proto[Typist] and iLumkbs price will be confirmed shortly.


Default plate material with the kit will be 5052 aluminium, with the option to purchase FR4, PC and brass as extras.


GB thread now posted and is pending approval.

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