[GB] Paintbrush | GB Live Now! 3/4 - 4/23

[Zeus501]

Paintbrush Redux




A 45% keyboard with exploded escape, arrows, rotary encoder/knob, and 'nav cluster.'
Featuring a gasket mounted plate, copper through weight and more!



Introduction

Inspired by the layouts of Abec13's 45-ATS and WalletBurner's Cajal, the idea for Paintbrush was born. After several changes and prototypes, the case was redesigned from the ground up with a focus on retaining the signature look and feel of earlier revisions while implementing more modern design elements.


Links

GB PRODUCT PAGE



Layouts

The solder PCB supports the following options for the bottom row:




The hotswap PCB supports the following options for the bottom row:
 *Hotswap PCB will have NOT have flex cuts *




Specifications

- Typing Angle: 7°
- Front Height: 18.1mm (23.1mm EKH)
- Case weight: 1.3kg (2 lbs 14oz) built
- Case Material: 6063 Aluminum for top and bottom | Copper for weight and knob
- Mount: Gasket Mount | 4 mounting points with 1/8" gaskets above and below the plate
- PCB: RP2040 with QMK/VIAL support and S1 UDB


Group Buy Details

- Case Colors: Blue, Grey, Green, Black, and Dark Red
- PCBs: Solder, Hotswap
- Plate Materials: FR-4 and POM (one of each)
- Cost: $350
- GB Date: March 4th - April 23rd
- Estimated Delivery: Q3 2024
- Vendor: CBKBD (Worldwide)


Media

V1 Proto build stream by Hedgey404:

Acknowledgements

- OCM for the engraving artwork
- Olivia for the renders
- Hedgey for the build stream
- Dominic for being a nice guy

[paperassgasket]

Let's gooooo.
In for a blue one.

[dededecline]

Board design and layout are sick, love the 12.75u-but-65%-vibes!
<6 months fulfillment timeline goated, in for a green.

[bombay.duck]

Big fan of the Cajal/plasticity exploded layout. In for one

[twitchytheinsideman]

GLWGB

[XCaellaX]

Stoked to see this project finally happening!