Author Topic: [IC] Command 65 - BT Keyboard with Toggle Switches (GB on 2022.7.21) (Read 49505 times)

MajorKoos · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 02 June 2021, 07:41:21 »

I’m so done with waiting fo SP group buys.
18 months lead time - no thanks.

Havattack · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 02 June 2021, 21:55:52 »

Quote from: nguyenhimself on Wed, 02 June 2021, 02:04:16

>OP made zero mention of keycaps
>most of the replies so far are just arguing about keycaps
Am I missing something here?
Get your own keycaps, people!
The main attraction here is the mold injected case WITH a bluetooth-capable controller AND toggle switches. That's huge!

"OP made zero mention of keycaps"
Read the thread again champ.
Roughly 8 post above yours, the OP says: Guys, we just got price of making a same colorway SA keyset that Commodore 64 has from SP.
The biggest problem will be the production. Now they are already been booked out through October of next year.

Would you guys think making Command 65 and the keyset into the same GB, and ship them separately will be a good idea?
Of course the shipping fee will be charged twice.

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 03 June 2021, 02:20:09 »

Thanks guys for all the feedbacks.

We are now preparing our first case prototype. Hope it won't take too long to show you!

KVLT · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 03 June 2021, 02:41:26 »

do want

Xyzzyka · « **Reply #54 on:** Fri, 04 June 2021, 04:42:31 »

I think I'd prefer more recessed toggles like your inspiration photo, or maybe even something like slide switches, just to be a little more streamlined to the shape of the case. Likewise, I'd prefer to flip them side-to-side rather than up/down. The idea of indicator lights is appealing too. Would offering different modules be too ambitious at this point? Either way, I'd love to see how this turns out. My wife has fond childhood memories of playing games on her uncle's C64, apparently.

Havattack · « **Reply #55 on:** Fri, 11 June 2021, 15:33:22 »

Quote from: Xyzzyka on Fri, 04 June 2021, 04:42:31

I think I'd prefer more recessed toggles like your inspiration photo, or maybe even something like slide switches, just to be a little more streamlined to the shape of the case. Likewise, I'd prefer to flip them side-to-side rather than up/down. The idea of indicator lights is appealing too. Would offering different modules be too ambitious at this point? Either way, I'd love to see how this turns out. My wife has fond childhood memories of playing games on her uncle's C64, apparently.

Not me. I want those toggles to be like 3 in long. Like the ones on the Atari 2600.

Speaking of.... The 2600 would be a DOPE inspiration for a keeb after this one! In fact, i might just buy a case off ebay, and mod it to hold a pcb and plate..

TheWonderBubble · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 11 June 2021, 17:49:07 »

I'm not even a retro person but this has my attention.

Dangit, y'all keep making me want more keebs than I have a need for!

Xyzzyka · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 11 June 2021, 23:37:27 »

Quote from: Havattack on Fri, 11 June 2021, 15:33:22

Not me. I want those toggles to be like 3 in long. Like the ones on the Atari 2600.

Speaking of.... The 2600 would be a DOPE inspiration for a keeb after this one! In fact, i might just buy a case off ebay, and mod it to hold a pcb and plate..

Well if you remind me of the 2600, I'm gonna start to want this in black... Or, go for broke, translucent.

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #58 on:** Tue, 29 June 2021, 03:45:27 »

Hi guys. Here's our first 3D printed prototype photos of Command 65 (in main thread as well).

We added a red indicator led as some people suggested. Give it another vintage feature.

And since ICs and multiple materials are facing shortages around the world, we have the same problem after getting confirmation with our BT module supplier.
We would like to know if it will reduce your interest on Command 65 if it turns into a single mode wire RGB keyboard.
Please help us fill the form: https://forms.gle/MMmv8BVWzjPkTrG47

Thanks for the time!

RoyalOak88 · « **Reply #59 on:** Tue, 29 June 2021, 04:15:56 »

Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Tue, 29 June 2021, 03:45:27

Hi guys. Here's our first 3D printed prototype photos of Command 65 (in main thread as well).

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We added a red indicator led as some people suggested. Give it another vintage feature.

And since ICs and multiple materials are facing shortages around the world, we have the same problem after getting confirmation with our BT module supplier.
We would like to know if it will reduce your interest on Command 65 if it turns into a single mode wire RGB keyboard.
Please help us fill the form: https://forms.gle/MMmv8BVWzjPkTrG47

Thanks for the time!

Poggers!
I don't mind with the lack of BT. But please give us an ISO option (even better if hotswap).

Extra Fox · « **Reply #60 on:** Tue, 29 June 2021, 10:17:32 »

Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Tue, 29 June 2021, 03:45:27

We added a red indicator led as some people suggested. Give it another vintage feature.

And since ICs and multiple materials are facing shortages around the world, we have the same problem after getting confirmation with our BT module supplier.
We would like to know if it will reduce your interest on Command 65 if it turns into a single mode wire RGB keyboard.
Please help us fill the form: https://forms.gle/MMmv8BVWzjPkTrG4

Red LED! Yass! Also, holy cow that looks great!

Wireless is always on the "nice to have" list for me. I don't seek it out as I have plenty of wired peripherals anyway. The only thing it really does for me is de-clutter the desk to a small degree.

rpiguy9907 · « **Reply #61 on:** Tue, 29 June 2021, 14:07:18 »

Wow that came out much better looking than expected.

The PCB reminds me of the CA66, is it using the same?

pixelpusher · « **Reply #62 on:** Tue, 29 June 2021, 15:52:39 »

I’m fine with no Bluetooth, but what will the toggle switches be for if there is no Bluetooth?

I guess it could be the angle of the photo, but it looks like the keycaps stick to slightly more on the bottom row. Any way you could raise the bezel 1mm to hide the keycap skirt?

MIGHTY CHICKEN · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 29 June 2021, 17:00:59 »

No BT Sadge

Extra Fox · « **Reply #64 on:** Thu, 19 August 2021, 22:54:42 »

sup3r170va · « **Reply #65 on:** Fri, 20 August 2021, 08:24:25 »

Quote from: nguyenhimself on Wed, 02 June 2021, 02:04:16

>OP made zero mention of keycaps
>most of the replies so far are just arguing about keycaps
Am I missing something here?
Get your own keycaps, people!
The main attraction here is the mold injected case WITH a bluetooth-capable controller AND toggle switches. That's huge!

I agree. If u want cherry profile keycaps, plenty available in classic colours eg CRP anything.
If you want retro style keycaps, the new KATE profile from Rama is worth considering.

But let’s talk about this keyboard

I’m interested. Hopefully the top mount isn’t too harsh to use.

tarokeebs · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 20 August 2021, 14:41:51 »

love this look! looking forward to updates on the project

Slayer77 · « **Reply #67 on:** Fri, 20 August 2021, 15:04:49 »

Maybe c64 caps from CRP you can ask to run alongside? Looks great btw

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kraiztmatte · « **Reply #68 on:** Fri, 20 August 2021, 20:40:12 »

oh nice, will the top mount have thread insert?, afraid it will be stripped without it.

Mad_Rhetoric · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 21 October 2021, 15:34:50 »

Any progress on this?

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #70 on:** Thu, 03 February 2022, 08:36:14 »

Hi guys. We are now manufacturing molds for Command 65.
Couple of photos and videos of progress were posted in our Discord channel.

Please join us: https://discord.gg/6vfnv6pc27

pixelpusher · « **Reply #71 on:** Mon, 07 February 2022, 12:52:47 »

Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Thu, 03 February 2022, 08:36:14

Hi guys. We are now manufacturing molds for Command 65.
Couple of photos and videos of progress were posted in our Discord channel.

Please join us: https://discord.gg/6vfnv6pc27

From what I can see the case looks great! Is the prototyping finished and you’re just waiting on molds then? Or do you anticipate more revisions?

filuwow · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 08 February 2022, 00:08:40 »

Form filled, GLWIC!!!

EdgeOfInfinity · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 08 February 2022, 18:04:11 »

i like this idea

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 15 February 2022, 09:24:59 »

New renders are in first reply.

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 15 February 2022, 09:26:13 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Mon, 07 February 2022, 12:52:47

Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Thu, 03 February 2022, 08:36:14
Hi guys. We are now manufacturing molds for Command 65.
Couple of photos and videos of progress were posted in our Discord channel.

Please join us: https://discord.gg/6vfnv6pc27

From what I can see the case looks great! Is the prototyping finished and you’re just waiting on molds then? Or do you anticipate more revisions?

3D prototype finished. Now it's in mold manufacturing phase.

Quote from: filuwow on Tue, 08 February 2022, 00:08:40

Form filled, GLWIC!!!

Quote from: EdgeOfInfinity on Tue, 08 February 2022, 18:04:11

i like this idea

Thanks.

Belled · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 15 February 2022, 12:02:49 »

Love the attention to detail

Jho · « **Reply #77 on:** Wed, 16 February 2022, 22:34:23 »

I think so far from what I've seen this is the "retro" style keyboard I want the most. Big want.

Slayer77 · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 00:50:19 »

Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Thu, 20 May 2021, 08:46:25

2022.2.15

Guys. Command 65 is currently in mold manufacturing stage. Here are some renders of different color cases that just came out.
Please leave any comment for us to know your interest, and feel free to suggest other colors you like.
We might have chances to make them come ture in the future.
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

Army green please?

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IBMweMissU · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 02:19:21 »

No BT No interest

riterdando · « **Reply #80 on:** Sat, 19 February 2022, 13:51:41 »

I like the dark gray variant.

Starius · « **Reply #81 on:** Sun, 20 February 2022, 10:29:11 »

Count me in on this one.

EdgeOfInfinity · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 22 February 2022, 18:39:12 »

BT is pretty important for me as i like to use these plastic boards wireless-ly since they're easier to physically move around. as for colors, would love to see retro beige(s) & gray(s) offered.

marici22 · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 22 February 2022, 19:25:44 »

I'm loving the retro look of this keyboard. I use numpad a lot so if there's numpad version of it I'd be super interested in that.

Starius · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 25 February 2022, 20:45:19 »

It might be kind of nice if one of the board color options matched Matt3o's MT3 Retro keycap set which was inspired by the C64:

geekit · « **Reply #85 on:** Mon, 28 February 2022, 03:00:13 »

Lovely vintage design. Any info on the dimension btw?

Akele · « **Reply #86 on:** Sun, 27 March 2022, 11:59:05 »

Quote from: RoyalOak88 on Tue, 29 June 2021, 04:15:56

I don't mind with the lack of BT. But please give us an ISO option (even better if hotswap).

I'd really like Bluetooth and an ISO compatible PCB if that's not unreasonable. I might still buy it without BT, but lack of ISO would be a deal-breaker for me.

ylothar · « **Reply #87 on:** Sun, 27 March 2022, 12:57:14 »

Quote from: Akele on Sun, 27 March 2022, 11:59:05

Quote from: RoyalOak88 on Tue, 29 June 2021, 04:15:56
I don't mind with the lack of BT. But please give us an ISO option (even better if hotswap).

I'd really like Bluetooth and an ISO compatible PCB if that's not unreasonable. I might still buy it without BT, but lack of ISO would be a deal-breaker for me.

+1

speyer · « **Reply #88 on:** Tue, 24 May 2022, 15:52:48 »

Very very excited for this keyboard. I wanted to point out that DROP is redoing this group buy at some point. This will be one of the perfect sets to match with this when it comes time. For anyone wanting a pretty close to accurate homage to the C64 with the Petscii symbols. Support just has to be shown I believe for the buy. They also are planning to redo with brown modifiers, so there will be choices. I hope all of it happens!

Starius already mentioned this.

https://drop.com/buy/drop-matt3o-mt3-retro-keycap-set/talk#discussions

Extra Fox · « **Reply #89 on:** Tue, 24 May 2022, 16:22:41 »

I like MT3 a lot and if they did fix the set to be in a style closer to the real things I'd probably consider getting them. However, if they don't, these aren't bad either. I bought a set in anticipation of this board.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256803749470956.html

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 12 June 2022, 07:30:55 »

Guys. Updates of prototype photos and typing sounds were just out!

pixelpusher · « **Reply #91 on:** Sun, 12 June 2022, 11:22:13 »

Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Sun, 12 June 2022, 07:30:55

Guys. Updates of prototype photos and typing sounds were just out!

Amazing work! So, how long until we can buy them?

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #92 on:** Sun, 12 June 2022, 21:40:08 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Sun, 12 June 2022, 11:22:13

Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Sun, 12 June 2022, 07:30:55
Guys. Updates of prototype photos and typing sounds were just out!

Amazing work! So, how long until we can buy them?

On August hopefully.

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #93 on:** Thu, 14 July 2022, 08:42:20 »

GB post is up!
Please check it here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117715.0

hzh0525 · « **Reply #94 on:** Sun, 26 February 2023, 15:12:56 »

Will definitely order to support as a 25-year-old Retro lover!

ppatches24 · « **Reply #95 on:** Sun, 18 June 2023, 08:31:19 »

@PlayKeyboardTW

PLEASE I BEG YOU can you do another run of these for those of us that missed out on the initial group buy.

pixelpusher · « **Reply #96 on:** Sun, 18 June 2023, 09:02:18 »

Follow their discord for updates on their projects.

https://discord.gg/hZukRv7x

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Author Topic: [IC] Command 65 - BT Keyboard with Toggle Switches (GB on 2022.7.21) (Read 49505 times)