Apollo | (e-white) |
Artemis | (anodized black) |
Hermes | (anodized silver) |
Poseidon | (anodized blue) |
Ares | (anodized burgundy) |
Demeter | (anodized emerald green) |
Aphrodite | (e-pink) |
Hera | (anodized purple) |
Helios | (e-yellow) |
Dionysus | (anodized violet) |
Olympus | (e-beige) |
United States: | Dangkeebs (https://dangkeebs.com/) |
Canada: | Ashkeebs (https://www.ashkeebs.com/) |
United Kingdom: | Proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/) |
Europe: | KEYGEM (https://keygem.com/) |
Oceania: | ALL CAPS (https://allcaps.store/) |
China: | zFrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/) |
Philippines: | Zion Studios (https://zionstudios.ph/) |
Singapore: | Hex Keyboards (https://hexkeyboards.com/) |
Vietnam: | MOKB Store (https://mokbstore.com/) |
| 2022-10-26: | OP |
| 2022-11-13: | Blue colorway added, features updated |
| 2023-01-02: | 3DP prototype photos added, PCB designer announced |
| 2023-02-28: | Colorways updated, PCB options announced, renders added |
| 2023-03-01: | Banner render added |
| 2023-03-31: | Pseudo-Tsangan support added, rough CNC proto photos added |
| 2023-04-21: | First round of vendors added |
| 2023-06-28: | Second round of vendors and proto photos added |
| 2023-08-02: | Base kit details updated, professional photos added, OP reorganized |
| 2023-08-03: | New mounting system details added |
| 2024-02-02: | Colors, mounting details, kit contents, and extras updated; Vietnam vendor added |
Damn, I've been wanting a VE.A for years but this would do the trick.
I love it, GLWIC!
I was also planning on learning handwiring so this board will be the perfect opportunity for me :)
Will the PCB be with or without flex cuts? My preference would be without, but just wondering because I couldn’t see if it had been mentioned
Looks pretty sick! Do you ship worldwide ??? ;D ;D ;D
I hope the cable will be stretchy enough to move the halves to shoulder-width without pulling on itself. The weight should help, but using coiled cables on halves kinda sucks with some lighter splits because the cable pulls the tops together, so I just use a straight cable
Would love extra PCBs and plate options (I know they’re in the extras I’m just saying I like that addition). Case is also awesome. Love traveling cases. Hope this comes to fruition
Newbie here. I just registered to give my thoughts. I've been waiting for years for a well-built split keyboard to replace my Keebio Sinc. Having said that I have a few requests over the current iteration:-I already have all the above requests on my current setup with Keebio Sinc.
- Tenting options
- A USB-c port on the left & right side of the keyboard to connect to the PC which provides the ability for the left/right side of the keyboard to operate independently. This feature is great for gaming.
- The cable that connects between the keyboards, can you make that cable a small coiled cable, smaller coil size in comparison to the coiled cable that connects to the PC? Speaking from experience, the cable that connects between keyboards makes the setup much cleaner if its coil size is half the size of the coil cable that connects to the PC.
- The cable that connects the keyboards should be long enough so that the split keyboard can be set arm-width apart without a tug of war.
- Black PBT Double-Shot Keycaps for black color keyboard. I want a black keyboard with all black keycaps.
What’s with the nonstandard connector for the splits, and why was it chosen over USB-C? I feel like USB-C would’ve made everything easier, but with such an interesting connector being used, I feel like there must have been some reasoning I’m missing
Love it :D nothing more to say.
How easy is it to pick up with the sides going all the way to the bottom? I like the look, but just wondering
How easy is it to pick up with the sides going all the way to the bottom? I like the look, but just wondering
Personally I've been picking it up by grabbing the front and back, but tbf I have long fingers. Hopefully not any more difficult than a RAMA U-80 or similar. FWIW, I've also added a small chamfer along the bottom as well. :)
Are the hotswap sockets Kailh? Any chance of using the new Gazzew x Outemu sockets? I feel like they’re a lot better than the Kailh ones, and if the PCB is designed for Kailh already, the new Outemu ones will fit without a rework
Pretty excited seeing the updates on this! Price is pretty reasonable too, though I'm not sure if that judgment means much coming from within the hobby :)
Happy Friday all! It's the end of the month, and although I am planning a more professional photo shoot, I couldn't wait any longer to share these CNC proto photos with you. ;D Apologies in advance for the phone-quality images!
Any particular reason 1 XT column was chosen over 2? I always find 1 to be very limiting and ultimately not useful as it can’t be used easily for back-and-forth/up-down macros like previous/next tab or volume changes. I meant to mention it earlier, but I’ve been questioning to ultimate viability of the board for me with only one column. At that point it seems you might as well go without it (although I’d strongly prefer having 2 XT columns) because any macros you only need 1 key for i can more easily place on a layer. I know it’s a late mention, but I thought I’d ask. I didn’t even realize it when I first filled out the IC form because I assumed it would have 2, which is my fault.
The keyboard is coming out great. Just wanted to mention that the length of the cable from the keyboard case to the coil part of the cable is a little long for my taste. I prefer minimal. I have attached an image to show what I'm talking about. I also feel like the coil needs to be a little longer to be able to move the halves to shoulder width apart without pulling on itself.
The price is pretty reasonable for what you're trying to deliver though in the end I just hope there are no corners cut on the specification or compromises made on the build quality to keep the price down to the estimated price of 400$.
Will the keyboard come with a travel case? Also, can you add an extra cushion to the bottom, top, and center of the travel case?[Image attached] Looking forward to the keyboard. Keep up the good work!
Any particular reason 1 XT column was chosen over 2? I always find 1 to be very limiting and ultimately not useful as it can’t be used easily for back-and-forth/up-down macros like previous/next tab or volume changes. I meant to mention it earlier, but I’ve been questioning to ultimate viability of the board for me with only one column. At that point it seems you might as well go without it (although I’d strongly prefer having 2 XT columns) because any macros you only need 1 key for i can more easily place on a layer. I know it’s a late mention, but I thought I’d ask. I didn’t even realize it when I first filled out the IC form because I assumed it would have 2, which is my fault.
Any particular reason 1 XT column was chosen over 2? I always find 1 to be very limiting and ultimately not useful as it can’t be used easily for back-and-forth/up-down macros like previous/next tab or volume changes. I meant to mention it earlier, but I’ve been questioning to ultimate viability of the board for me with only one column. At that point it seems you might as well go without it (although I’d strongly prefer having 2 XT columns) because any macros you only need 1 key for i can more easily place on a layer. I know it’s a late mention, but I thought I’d ask. I didn’t even realize it when I first filled out the IC form because I assumed it would have 2, which is my fault.
In the same boat. I prefer the 2 XT column over 1. My 1XT on the right keyboard of Keebio Sinc is pretty useless, I don't remember the last time I used it but the left 2XT is very useful. I use that as numpad, and layer 1 I use it as volume up and down, next and previous track, RGB up and down, etc... 3XT column would be a perfect case as I could use it as a proper numpad.
Any particular reason 1 XT column was chosen over 2? I always find 1 to be very limiting and ultimately not useful as it can’t be used easily for back-and-forth/up-down macros like previous/next tab or volume changes. I meant to mention it earlier, but I’ve been questioning to ultimate viability of the board for me with only one column. At that point it seems you might as well go without it (although I’d strongly prefer having 2 XT columns) because any macros you only need 1 key for i can more easily place on a layer. I know it’s a late mention, but I thought I’d ask. I didn’t even realize it when I first filled out the IC form because I assumed it would have 2, which is my fault.
There was, yeah — I wanted to keep the board as symmetrical as possible (while keeping the more common 2.25u/2.75u spacebars ofc), so a single macro column made the most sense there. Though tbf I have been exploring options like blockers/badges for those that would rather not have any keys there, so we'll see if/how that may fit into the overall design.
Ahh I see. Unfortunate as this board seems really incredibly amazing, but I don’t think I could get by without 2+ XT columns, but my layout needs are really specific. I’m not sure having a blocker really solves the issue as I feel like it would make the board look even more unbalanced than 2 XT columns would. I also think the popularity of designs like the SP-111 shows people are open to more keys on the left even if it “looks uneven” (which I don’t see), although I don’t know exactly the numbers on that. I feel like if I bought this, I’d end up ignoring the XT column, which just makes the board larger than it needs to be. I feel like it also takes away from using a separate macropad/numpad on the left because it’s taking up extra space without reason.
I think the Keebio Sinc nails the 75XT layout, and larger keyboard sizes don’t actually address it unless they have a lefty numpad since the issue is having more keys on the left rather than right. Dunno if I could justify a 4-500 USD art piece. I might be able to swing it with a macropad on the left for my macros, but then the single column would bother me. I agree with FireWalker. 2/3XT or numpad is the way to go. 1 is purely aesthetics, although that does seem to be the primary intention, so it’s working as intended! No disrespect intended, still an amazing design others haven’t ventured to take a risk on. 75XT is my favorite layout
Still want to support for the uniqueness of the project, so we’ll see
Have you tried reaching out to Barret Creative? He made the wooden versions of Kiko's KL-90.
This is really nice, and may even tempt me to get another split. Colours are great too.
how does the magnet stay in place? do you screw them in?
Hmm, I think it's time for my new endgame. ;)
Is there a rough timeline on the Theseus75? I don't think I saw any.
Hmm, I think it's time for my new endgame. ;)
Is there a rough timeline on the Theseus75? I don't think I saw any.
There is ;D Originally I had announced a tentative GB date of Q1 of this year in the newsletter updates (https://buttondown.email/haverworks/archive/) and Discord (https://discord.gg/eEFPPmQEFY) — but tbf I know it's already getting near the end of the quarter, so it will likely end up being Q2 (as long as everything goes well). In either case, I'll be sure to update this thread once dates are finalized!