[IC] Everglide SK87 DIY Kit - TKL Hot Swappable CNC Acrylic RGB DIY Kit

[EpomakerKeyboard]

Hi everyone!

We are about to start a new Group Buy. It will be much appreciated if you could spend some time giving us some feedback!

Find details in IC Form
Get more updates on our Discord Server
Est. shipping date: Late July, 2022

• A TKL gasket mount hot-swappable mechanical keyboard DIY kit!
• A large capacity of 6000mAh battery allows the keyboard in dual-mode to have steady transmission with bluetooth and type-C connetion, as well as supports triple-mode plus 2.4Ghz connection (a specific dongle needs to be purchased).
• Structured gasket-mount with Everglide screw-in stabilizers, the keyboard is offering a stable and consistant typing flow.
• The RGB backlights are shine-through not only from the sockets but also underglow.

Specs:
Model: Epomaker Everglide SK87 Gasket DIY kit (switches and keycaps not included)
- Number of Keys: 87 keys
- Size: standard TKL
- Structure: Gasket-mount
- Hot-swap Availability:  3/5-pin Hot-swappable
- Connectivity: USB-C/Bluetooth
- Case Material: CNC Acrylic Case
- Stabilizers Type: Screw-in
- Backlight: Per-key & underglow RGB

Some are questioning if this is a Groupbuy - well, we would like to talk about the scene behind it. Some might have known Everglide and their switches and stabilizers. And they also have released their first keyboard in 65% - Everglide SK68. We did try out Everglide SK68 and were amazed by everything of this board, so we teamed up with Everglide to make this TKL keyboard/DIY kit. It is not around the market yet as we are not sure if TKL is still a thing because, man, 75% is just too trendy recently. That's why we wanted to start this GB. Please don't mock if it's a north-facing one because it's kindof a habit of manufactuers making keyboards like this. So we still need more voices to negotiate with them to modify this board. So feel free to leave your opinion in our IC Form!

The ETA shipping date is just for small amounts, as we are planning to make some for the first few backers who would like to support this GB, so that the GB will not be ceased because of limited backers.

Again, thank you for all your valuable views about this!

Here are some details and scene images.

[herbologist]

You are a big brand, why are you running a gb?

[EpomakerKeyboard]

You are a big brand, why are you running a gb?

cause we would like to share more stuff!

[herbologist]

You are a big brand, why are you running a gb?

cause we would like to share more stuff!

You can share more things by simply using your money and selling it in stock. It's not like you're a small designer without the capital to run a project alone, which is the primary reason for group buys.

[lowercaselena]

You are a big brand, why are you running a gb?

cause we would like to share more stuff!

You can share more things by simply using your money and selling it in stock. It's not like you're a small designer without the capital to run a project alone, which is the primary reason for group buys.

to be fair it's not a group buy as much as it's a pre-order "estimated shipping july 2022" and i find it normal to ask feedback from the community. they're not asking us to fund the project

[granola bar enthusiast]

alternative layouts would be great, i'm sure a lot of people would appreciate the options for an ISO or tsangan bottom row even if it is with the solderable version of the PCB

also south facing PCB

[HugoChowsky]

Imagine asking enthusiasts in this community to buy a north-facing board

[Keeblet_257]

north facing is a bummer, it forces people to use longpole switches in order to avoid cherry interference

[chat and team]

why does this even need an ic? lol

[HungerMechanic]

This would actually be worthwhile if it offered something different - a south-facing PCB.

It would actually be worth helping the development of a south-facing SK87, as there is a shortage of such boards. Particularly if there was a solderable option, choice of plate material, different case colours [not just black or white].


Look at the options that come with the Freebird TKL. That's what you need to do.   

[EpomakerKeyboard]

This would actually be worthwhile if it offered something different - a south-facing PCB.

It would actually be worth helping the development of a south-facing SK87, as there is a shortage of such boards. Particularly if there was a solderable option, choice of plate material, different case colours [not just black or white].


Look at the options that come with the Freebird TKL. That's what you need to do.

Nice keyboard! We will look at it 

[EpomakerKeyboard]

You are a big brand, why are you running a gb?

cause we would like to share more stuff!

You can share more things by simply using your money and selling it in stock. It's not like you're a small designer without the capital to run a project alone, which is the primary reason for group buys.

to be fair it's not a group buy as much as it's a pre-order "estimated shipping july 2022" and i find it normal to ask feedback from the community. they're not asking us to fund the project

We would like to share an estimation coz we have seen so many GB creators keep postponing the shipping date in the past. Yup, that's not new hearsay of GB, but it is still disappointing for some backers who don't fancy a long wait and unpredictable delays. There'll always be uncertainties of a GB, that's why we are seeking support from the community when we want to bring something new. We would also like to try our best to help from our side to make the journey of a GB be better than better, we are still exploring at the moment though. Much appreciated for sharing your thoughts with us!

[conternecticus]

Would love to see south facing PCB, similar to what you did with the SK108 which I like a lot!

[hammerbrotha]

If south facing this is great.

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