TREASURE TYPE-9 ( SERIES II )
Hello to all,
I am is Eric from Treasure, Industrial Designer from France ( https://www.instagram.com/treasuretypes/ ).
This new project is the follow up of my first macropad keyboard of last year ( Macropad Type-9 : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91252.0 & macropad.co (http://macropad.co)), in a new and improved version.
Treasure Type-9 is stylish metal macropad keyboard with a lot of keys in the smallest form factor.
On the technical side, the Treasure Type-9 ( Series II ) is now enterly solderless, as it have Kailh hot swap stockets and smd leds already on the PCB.
The kit will be sold with 9 DSA keycaps, a travel case and an USB Type-C to A cable; so you just have to bring your keyswitches !
The aim of this interest check is to find how many people are interested, and discuss about color / finish options.
GROUP BUY IS NOW LIVE : https://treasuretypes.com
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Specifications :
- No soldering at all
- USB Type-C Connection
- Kailh hot swap sockets
- PCB leds
- Plate for easy mount, for all kind of keyswitches
- Low Profile custom silicone pads
- Pre-Assembled PCB with Microcontroller
- Powder coated case / mirror finish
In the kit, you will find :
- 1 Unibody CNC aluminum or brass case
- 1 Pre-Assembled PCB with Kailh hot swap sockets + SMD leds
- 1 custom metal plate
- 1 USB Type-C cable
- 9 Custom DSA Keycaps
- 9 Keyswitches (Optional)
- 1 Travel Case (Optional)
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Color options - Renders ( Subject to change ) :
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Back of the Treasure Type-9 with the silicone feets
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Updates:
28-May-2019 : Initial Post
01-July-2019 : Plate prototype ( pic )
23-July-2019 : White version prototype (pic)
28-October-2019 : Project Update and PCB assembly Prototype
13-November-2019 : Full assembly
20-February-2020 : Raw material machining for mirror versions ( Chrome / Black mirror )
04 -March-2020 : Mirror polish done
12-March-2020 : PVD Coating Done
Feel free to comment on the project !
https://www.instagram.com/treasuretreasure.co/
Eric
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Looks awesome! Thanks for the update.
Are you waiting on any more prototype colors?
Hello to all.
The new case samples are in progress.
This is raw brass and raw aluminum
Coating job and mirror polish to be done next
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Looks amazing!
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Hello to all, Thanks for your support.
A little update for the Treasure Type-9 series II: Mirror polish done - Very nice reflections and mirror effect !
Coating is next !
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the color is gorgeous !
Looking forward to this!
Packaging looks great! I like the minimal and clean feel of it all.
I totally understand the GB delays due to current world situations. Nothing really to do but wait it out.
Thanks for the support, a delay for the GB opening is to expect. France is still under lockdown
I will update when the situation evolves.
Packaging and merch preview :
A nice little magnetic packaging box
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This is great. I have a Series I macropad and thinking I might pick this one when this is available.
Thank you ! the Series I was a very very limited run.
Is there any chance that this will be VIA compatible? And will there be any sort of bundle if we pick up 1 in every color ;)?
Yes it will be VIA compatible
As promised, here are pictures of the assembled macropads :
More pictures and details to follow
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Looking great! Any idea when the gb will take place?
This is great. I have a Series I macropad and thinking I might pick this one when this is available.
Thank you ! the Series I was a very very limited run.
Is there any chance that this will be VIA compatible? And will there be any sort of bundle if we pick up 1 in every color ;)?
Yes it will be VIA compatible
As promised, here are pictures of the assembled macropads :
More pictures and details to follow
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This will be super hard to decide on the colour. They look great!