[IC]Hippo - Dual mount tkl custom keyboard

[jacky]

HIPPO




Hi everyone .Today, I'm excited to introduce the newest member of the Chonker family—the Hippo TKL Keyboard.

This keyboard is our latest innovation in both size and craftsmanship.

We understand your passion and excitement, and this Hippo TKL keyboard is not just a new endeavor

it`s our way of giving back to your continued support. If you’re interested in this keyboard, please participate in the form below. Your support drives us forward.

Google forms https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc40RqYc9M5FAeREhQyIsl3WoUOmTiHb0YFp4qZbpUroFxBpQ/viewform?usp=pp_url


Design language

Elegance, simplicity and personality

Our design concept is to pursue a simple and uncluttered visual effect. We adopted a rectangular and straight line layout, smooth lines, pursued symmetry and balance.

The "Hippo" logo can be seen in the center area, which incorporate relaxed and interesting elements into the design language, giving people a sense of affinity and uniqueness.The combination of hippopotamus and birds brings a natural and harmonious feeling



Rendering

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Specifications

Dual Mounting System: Top Mount/Silicone Gasket
Case material: 6063 Aluminum (anodized/e-coating)
Layout: WK
Back Weight :Brass
Size:43x19x3.4 cm,make sure you have enough space on your desk
PCB: 1.2mm  hot-swap and soldering
Plate:Polycarbonate/Aluminum/Aqua FR4
Typing angle:5.5 degree
Case color: E beige/Navy blue/Red /Olive / Silver  We will choose four colors



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The keyboard now supports Dual Mount, providing users with more mounting options and flexibility.



Top Mount: A combination of classic and innovation
The Top Mount structure has always been the most reliable and stable solution and has stood the test of time. However, we have innovated on this basis and designed a new positioning plate fixing solution.
This design not only inherits the traditional advantages, but also adds innovative elements.
We believe that this balance and breakthrough is the improvement that many enthusiasts have been looking forward to for a long time.





Silicone gasket: a balance between comfort and precision
We designed and reconstructed the silicone particles to have the dual functions of cushioning and limiting. After testing a variety of samples with different hardness, we finally selected a silicone material with excellent performance.
This design achieves a perfect balance between hardness and the clearest typing feedback, ensuring that users will not feel fatigued when typing for a long time, bringing a more comfortable typing experience.




Layout



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Sales and price

Premium Treat finishing : With enhanced size,the price is set at $450.
Limited Availability: The Hippo TKL comes in only 4 colors, and due to its unique nature, we’re producing just 120 units.
Group buy time : ~ October 2024


We are preparing samples, please stay tuned. If you have any good suggestions or questions, please leave a message or join discord to view the latest information progress.

[jacky]

Reserved

[densus designs]

I love hippos, I love you. 

[KeebDweeb_]

Been following this since it was announced in discord.  Count me in for 1

[Garlic Fanatic]

please consider adding 7u bottom to the hotswap pcb, no reason not to add support for this layout in these times

[cijanzen]

I have the Piggy60 and given how hefty and chonky that already is I can’t imagine how much more this hippo would be! Don’t know that I can participate here but for everyone else Jacky Studios boards are top notch and will not disappoint!

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Was hoping for a TKL like this since I saw Elephant years ago. I’m ready.

[MartinThePolarBear]

We really do need more chonky designs in this hobby

Sent from my Pixel 9 Pro XL using Tapatalk

[Aethelberht]

Count me in. GB soon please.

[ylothar]

Don't you dare even think about launching GB in October without ISO support.

Otherwise... I will find you.

[utoy]

I created an account to say, Moo Deng

[tomish]

The missing ISO enter on the KLE renders is a mistake ? I'm do not plan to build it with this type of layout, but I like to know that this layout is still available on the boards ! (Except 40s.. iso on this thing is weird.)

[saab]

Raw alu would be nuts, GLW IC

[jacky]

Don't you dare even think about launching GB in October without ISO support.

Otherwise... I will find you.

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[pixelpusher]

First, I'm definitely buying one.  I love my piggy with a passion.

Second, please think about offering a carrying/storage case.  It's a chonker and there's no way I'm going to find a case for it

[gaustin]

I love the navy render!

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

First, I'm definitely buying one.  I love my piggy with a passion.

Second, please think about offering a carrying/storage case.  It's a chonker and there's no way I'm going to find a case for it

100%. The front to back of the board on the desk is big enough all my pelicans won’t fit it. Would need one where it sat at a right angle

[kyumamon]

I love my Piggies so i'm 100% in on this, a case would be fantastic as would having the HS supporting 7u spacebar.

Keep as WK please!

[jacky]

I love my Piggies so i'm 100% in on this, a case would be fantastic as would having the HS supporting 7u spacebar.

Keep as WK please!

soldering would have 6.25u and 7 u

[coLa542]

I have registered on the site because of the board and to tell you pls pls support 1.6 mm PCB to give it a better sound.
And i Hope i can order from germany. Ill buy one 100 % if beige or green is available

[kyumamon]

Would be great to get some prototype images, makerchun is usually the goat for those if they can get hold of early protos from Jacky.

The render of the red Hippo looks as vivid and bright as my IRL red Piggy, so would be keen for more images of the new colours like silver, blue and red to see how they look.

[mul7i]

would definitely love to see 1.6mm pcb as an option as well

[jacky]

Would be great to get some prototype images, makerchun is usually the goat for those if they can get hold of early protos from Jacky.

The render of the red Hippo looks as vivid and bright as my IRL red Piggy, so would be keen for more images of the new colours like silver, blue and red to see how they look.

prototype soon

[nickthaskater]

I dislike TKL, yet I want this. Good job, Jacky.

PS. Loving my Haitun40.

[leftcoastfunk]

Not for nothing, but is it not a wee bit strange to not offer the Hippo in something like a dark grey w/purple undertones? You know, the color of Hippos

[gasp]

I ❤️ hippo

[Rob27shred]

Jacky always delivering the CHONK! Awesome work as always!