Author Topic: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd (Read 94685 times)

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:14:42
Wireless

We have contracted a hardware development company in the peripheral industry. They have customized a triple-mode firmware solution and dedicated driver for Cycle7. In preliminary testing, the latency of Bluetooth and 2.4G reached a level that surprised us. It's equipped with two 2200mAh batteries to ensure battery life in wireless mode.

Sorry if this was already asked/answered, but does this custom firmware allow for key mapping, as the wireless version will not ve VIA-compatible? Very excited for this board!

Yes, of course. The firmware allows for key mapping.

Quote from: HubertThemad on Fri, 14 July 2023, 14:08:33

Possibly a stupid question, and no matter what, I'm grabbing a unit.

Has the ball-catch mechanism been stress tested with detaching and re-attaching the top case to the bottom case multiple times? And if so, was there a number where it started to show wear and tear?

Not like I'm going to be rebuilding 100s of times, but I just wanted to throw that out there out of curiosity.

GLWGB, can't wait to grab mine next week!

Thanks for your support! The ball-catch mechanism will keep tight even rebuild it thousands of times. :D

HubertThemad · « **Reply #106 on:** Thu, 20 July 2023, 14:41:16 »

Thanks for the response!

Obviously, we'll have to see once everyone gets their units from the GB, but this could really be a turning point in the hobby (Cycle7).

blakstealth · « **Reply #107 on:** Thu, 20 July 2023, 16:32:38 »

Quote from: HubertThemad on Thu, 20 July 2023, 14:41:16

Thanks for the response!

Obviously, we'll have to see once everyone gets their units from the GB, but this could really be a turning point in the hobby (Cycle7).

I know that the Matrix Corsa and jris75 also use a catch ball mechanism.

HubertThemad · « **Reply #108 on:** Thu, 20 July 2023, 16:48:41 »

Quote from: blakstealth on Thu, 20 July 2023, 16:32:38

Quote from: HubertThemad on Thu, 20 July 2023, 14:41:16
Thanks for the response!

Obviously, we'll have to see once everyone gets their units from the GB, but this could really be a turning point in the hobby (Cycle7).
I know that the Matrix Corsa and jris75 also use a catch ball mechanism.

For sure! I guess I should've clarified - more like how the Geon's Frog TKL changed the hobby (in-housing some or all parts of creating a board = ridiculously good price for what you get), I think the Cycle 7 is going to do the same.

Ano is ridiculously good for the price, and so are sound, feel, and looks (while taking into consideration preference). A board that in no way should cost this little for as fantastic it appears to be!

Of course, until we get our units in our hands, we won't really know (or until the Chinese GB participants get their boards) if it's just the reviewer boards that are like this, or if it's all of our boards.

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #109 on:** Fri, 21 July 2023, 19:51:50 »

Hello everyone, GB has started and vendors in each region have been updated.

phinix · « **Reply #110 on:** Sun, 23 July 2023, 17:33:39 »

I cannot find it on UK - Prototypist site.

aicyborg · « **Reply #111 on:** Sun, 23 July 2023, 17:36:49 »

Quote from: phinix on Sun, 23 July 2023, 17:33:39

I cannot find it on UK - Prototypist site.

ProtoTypist's owner has been away for the weekend and hasn't been able to put it up yet.

phinix · « **Reply #112 on:** Sun, 23 July 2023, 17:38:22 »

Quote from: aicyborg on Sun, 23 July 2023, 17:36:49

Quote from: phinix on Sun, 23 July 2023, 17:33:39
I cannot find it on UK - Prototypist site.

ProtoTypist's owner has been away for the weekend and hasn't been able to put it up yet.

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Oh, I see, thanks.

CONIN · « **Reply #113 on:** Mon, 24 July 2023, 15:27:30 »

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:14:42

North America - Click Clack

Hello, I'm trying to place an order at the corresponding vendor for my region (North America, I'm located in Mexico) but I get this error after entering my address and trying to proceed to checkout:

twitchytheinsideman · « **Reply #114 on:** Mon, 24 July 2023, 15:51:22 »

Could you please close this thread and put the link to the GB-thread in the top of this post.

phinix · « **Reply #115 on:** Mon, 24 July 2023, 16:11:21 »

Which version are you guys ordering?

I'm picking cream and I think spectrum PVD SS

queasy · « **Reply #116 on:** Wed, 26 July 2023, 16:52:47 »

I opted for WKL Lunar - Hotswap Wireless PCB, That includes the batteries but - does that mean i will not receive the internal brass weights? Hope this is not the case!
Asking here since it is not listed specifically at any vendor.

anson42 · « **Reply #117 on:** Sat, 29 July 2023, 17:09:10 »

Quote from: queasy on Wed, 26 July 2023, 16:52:47

I opted for WKL Lunar - Hotswap Wireless PCB, That includes the batteries but - does that mean i will not receive the internal brass weights? Hope this is not the case!

There is room under the brass weights for the batteries. They are actually referred to as battery covers in the product description. The wired version has that same space filled with foam or some other material beneath the weights.

BRSxIgnition · « **Reply #118 on:** Mon, 31 July 2023, 17:05:36 »

Are we going to get any kind of further information or video on how the wireless PCB functions and the features available on it before the GB closes?

Considering it's new and not the QK/Zoom software, I'd like to see it before I commit to purchasing...

soundstage · « **Reply #119 on:** Fri, 29 December 2023, 04:13:24 »

You need to consider offering ISO enter in the hotswap PCB as well. Hope this feedback will be considered for Cycle8 atleast. Neo 80 supports ISO enter on hotswap PCB. This is actually a deal breaker after seeing the flexibility offered on Neo 80.

ClickClack.io · « **Reply #120 on:** Fri, 29 December 2023, 07:04:04 »

Quote from: soundstage on Fri, 29 December 2023, 04:13:24

You need to consider offering ISO enter in the hotswap PCB as well. Hope this feedback will be considered for Cycle8 atleast. Neo 80 supports ISO enter on hotswap PCB. This is actually a deal breaker after seeing the flexibility offered on Neo 80.

Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.

soundstage · « **Reply #121 on:** Fri, 29 December 2023, 11:39:37 »

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Fri, 29 December 2023, 07:04:04

Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.

I am specifically asking for ISO enter key which does not seem to be there in the hotswap PCB on this zFrontier description image - https://img2.zfrontier.com/post/20231229/lvwcznbU8wItFL_lEgSF8Kn908ox.jpg-large2400.jpg. zFrontier GB page - https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/6ZgkWBBEaAp8

anson42 · « **Reply #122 on:** Sat, 06 January 2024, 10:05:36 »

Quote from: soundstage on Fri, 29 December 2023, 11:39:37

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Fri, 29 December 2023, 07:04:04
Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.
I am specifically asking for ISO enter key which does not seem to be there in the hotswap PCB on this zFrontier description image - https://img2.zfrontier.com/post/20231229/lvwcznbU8wItFL_lEgSF8Kn908ox.jpg-large2400.jpg. zFrontier GB page - https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/6ZgkWBBEaAp8

I agree, there doesn’t seem to be ISO enter support on the hotswap board for the Cycle8, at least not from the zfrontier page. I suggest waiting for the international sale page to see if that carries over.

phinix · « **Reply #123 on:** Sat, 06 January 2024, 11:58:31 »

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Fri, 29 December 2023, 07:04:04

Quote from: soundstage on Fri, 29 December 2023, 04:13:24
You need to consider offering ISO enter in the hotswap PCB as well. Hope this feedback will be considered for Cycle8 atleast. Neo 80 supports ISO enter on hotswap PCB. This is actually a deal breaker after seeing the flexibility offered on Neo 80.
Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.

Cycle8? Is the a product info already for it?
What's the difference between Cycle7 and 8?

anson42 · « **Reply #124 on:** Sat, 06 January 2024, 12:22:49 »

Quote from: phinix on Sat, 06 January 2024, 11:58:31

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Fri, 29 December 2023, 07:04:04
Quote from: soundstage on Fri, 29 December 2023, 04:13:24
You need to consider offering ISO enter in the hotswap PCB as well. Hope this feedback will be considered for Cycle8 atleast. Neo 80 supports ISO enter on hotswap PCB. This is actually a deal breaker after seeing the flexibility offered on Neo 80.
Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.

Cycle8? Is the a product info already for it?
What's the difference between Cycle7 and 8?

Upcoming Cycle8 is a classic TKL. See the zfrontier links posted earlier. There’s no actual English language product page available just yet.

soundstage · « **Reply #125 on:** Sun, 07 January 2024, 08:14:10 »

Quote from: anson42 on Sat, 06 January 2024, 10:05:36

I agree, there doesn’t seem to be ISO enter support on the hotswap board for the Cycle8, at least not from the zfrontier page. I suggest waiting for the international sale page to see if that carries over.

The GB for Cycle8 is already in progress in China. Cycle7 deliveries are in progress worldwide. If this is not brought to their attention now, it might carry over to the international GB as well. Sure we have to wait for the international IC/GB details.

phinix · « **Reply #126 on:** Mon, 08 January 2024, 17:49:19 »

Quote from: anson42 on Sat, 06 January 2024, 12:22:49

Quote from: phinix on Sat, 06 January 2024, 11:58:31
Quote from: ClickClack.io on Fri, 29 December 2023, 07:04:04
Quote from: soundstage on Fri, 29 December 2023, 04:13:24
You need to consider offering ISO enter in the hotswap PCB as well. Hope this feedback will be considered for Cycle8 atleast. Neo 80 supports ISO enter on hotswap PCB. This is actually a deal breaker after seeing the flexibility offered on Neo 80.
Thanks, there will be hotswap PCB supporting ISO on Cycle8.

Cycle8? Is the a product info already for it?
What's the difference between Cycle7 and 8?
Upcoming Cycle8 is a classic TKL. See the zfrontier links posted earlier. There’s no actual English language product page available just yet.

Just saw it. Nice.
but still waiting for my Cycle7, first things first

k2vu · « **Reply #127 on:** Mon, 05 February 2024, 16:09:24 »

I just received this keyboard today, build quality and the TKD coating is all perfect! Acoustically with all the foams in it's pretty much the thockiest keyboard you can find! Without foam it still sounds great and full.

@clickclack.io What I need now is the software download to remap the keys since I
got the Bluetooth/wireless version. Please help provide the link here. Thank you!

Although it's not as big as a saving as I originally thought. I went all out with the $180 package, plus $50 shipping and another $25 for duty. All in all it's over $330 Canadian. FYI for My fellow Canadians.

tactilesbad · « **Reply #128 on:** Tue, 06 February 2024, 08:35:05 »

Quote from: k2vu on Mon, 05 February 2024, 16:09:24

@clickclack.io What I need now is the software download to remap the keys since I got the Bluetooth/wireless version. Please help provide the link here. Thank you!

what you need is a discord account tbh

https://discord.com/channels/809281206889873418/1109519316015136768/1192852408506798170

Neongreen · « **Reply #129 on:** Tue, 06 February 2024, 21:06:52 »

Beautiful green but wish this was a 80%
My preferred layouts are unpopular I guess

HungerMechanic · « **Reply #130 on:** Wed, 07 February 2024, 07:22:25 »

Quote from: Neongreen on Tue, 06 February 2024, 21:06:52

Beautiful green but wish this was a 80%
My preferred layouts are unpopular I guess

Read up a few posts. They are making the Cycle8.

Neongreen · « **Reply #131 on:** Wed, 07 February 2024, 09:50:30 »

Quote from: HungerMechanic on Wed, 07 February 2024, 07:22:25

Quote from: Neongreen on Tue, 06 February 2024, 21:06:52
Beautiful green but wish this was a 80%
My preferred layouts are unpopular I guess

Read up a few posts. They are making the Cycle8.

Nice! Will be watching for that then

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Author Topic: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB Live until Aug 22nd (Read 94685 times)