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Title: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Wed, 15 November 2023, 10:12:58
(https://i.imgur.com/sTucLZZ.jpg)

Hi everyone, this is the second project from Tea House. We would call it the classic inspired, modern full size with a little bit of creative twist.

The entire board is dedicated to Tea House, and where it is from. The most prominent part you will find is the Skyline of Shenzhen
(Dare I say the capital of Custom Keyboard Manufacturing and my hometown), where Tea House is founded and manufactured. Enough of the sentimental part let’s dive into the detail of the board!

(https://i.imgur.com/Mb5wOwQ.jpg)
Components Overlook

Basic Information:
Layout: 103 WKL Full Size
Mounting: Top Mount with two mounting methods, for different feel
Typing Angle: 10 degrees
Front Height: 14.0mm
Top Piece: 6063 Aluminum
Inner Badge: White Copper
PCB: Solder
PCB Spec: 1.2mm
Internal Badge: Polished White Copper
Bottom Piece: 6063 Aluminum
Weight: Brass/Polished White Copper
Weight: 6.6 Pounds/3.3 Kg
Plates: Aluminum Half (Default), Aluminum Full Plate
Sales Format: In stock on Keyspensory, shipped from CN by express carriers

Teahosue DC: https://discord.gg/RCaEdNv9mm
Keyspensory DC: https://discord.gg/GE89KjMGkm

Units: 30≈
Price: 450 USD for the Standard Brass Edition, 590 USD for the Polished White Copper， + Shipping
Sales Date: TBD
Review Streams:
Alexotos TBA
Lightning Keyboard TBA
Taeha Types 11/16

(https://i.imgur.com/0jW8kI2.jpg)

A bit of sidenote for White Copper as material
We have tested this firsthand on the Ayleen Gin Edition, this turns out to be one of the more interesting materials that we have ever used.
Right after the polish, White Copper will be just a regular silver mirror shine, but in times, it will slowly oxidize into this really champaign gold luster.

(https://i.imgur.com/QZ2QDuB.jpg)
(Silver with White Copper)

The Copper Side Weight
This is something that we implement to achieve one goal: You can choose either Type C on the left, or Type C on the right. We all have different setups,
and some of you may want to show off your super nice cable right next to the keeb. Plus the copper brings in a bit more texture and flare!

(https://i.imgur.com/BYJ5GHL.jpg)
Solder PCB

(https://i.imgur.com/i7hWTiW.jpg)

Supported Layout
*Native Plate (bikini half plate) will not support 10U space bar, needs a custom plate
(https://i.imgur.com/M38w98T.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/oZe63Tx.jpg)

Just going to put this upfront, I know somebody is going to ask why this weirdly shaped and bordering “extreme” plate design.
Our logic is quite simple, since we are not offering Hotswap PCB, we do not want you to desolder 100 switches to make one adjustment to one stab.
With this particular design, you can really just desolder that one switch and be done with it.

What you will get with Bina
Colorway      TOP           Bottom                External Weight               Plates
  Silver        Silver            Silver            Brass/White Copper        Black Bikini Half Plate
   OG        Champaign      Champaign            Brass/White Copper        Black Bikini Half Plate

 (https://i.imgur.com/T3yhmhP.jpg)
Champign with Deadbeats

(https://i.imgur.com/VSC0HhP.jpg)

Bottom Side View

(https://i.imgur.com/EkLDXj2.jpg)

Champaign with HAD

(https://i.imgur.com/xXpTo7K.jpg)

Accessories

Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: jgnmlxt on Wed, 15 November 2023, 10:20:33
Let's go Bina!
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: BestBeeca on Wed, 15 November 2023, 10:23:52
bina is my second love.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: jgnmlxt on Wed, 15 November 2023, 10:29:06
Quote from: BestBeeca on Wed, 15 November 2023, 10:23:52
bina is my second love.
Who's the first?
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: REBAO on Wed, 15 November 2023, 10:34:31
SOOOOOO DOPE！ CANT WAIT FOR IT
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: qiukulol on Wed, 15 November 2023, 10:59:45
fxxking crazy front height
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: HubertThemad on Wed, 15 November 2023, 11:14:10
Pretty cool!

Are the three indicator lights next to the pause break tied to the num/scroll/caps locks?
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: Aixoah on Wed, 15 November 2023, 12:18:54
very nice design I like it and probably my first Full Size if I buy one.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: monstermandude on Wed, 15 November 2023, 12:55:12
Finally some more custom full size keyboards. Very much interested.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: hzh0525 on Wed, 15 November 2023, 14:03:09
what a full size design!
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: Patty on Wed, 15 November 2023, 17:32:36
10 degrees :eek: very nice design though, big fan of the copper side weight
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: zhywsl on Wed, 15 November 2023, 19:37:12
COOL!!!  :p :p :p
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: jichao6758 on Wed, 15 November 2023, 20:04:03
love the keyboard It is so beauty
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: blakstealth on Wed, 15 November 2023, 20:30:52
Beautiful.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: iguanaminecart on Wed, 15 November 2023, 21:27:25
Nice look, I like it.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: PrizeOcelot5911 on Thu, 16 November 2023, 00:55:26
This still looks nice and cool I think more suitable for boys. ;)
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Thu, 16 November 2023, 07:32:25
Quote from: HubertThemad on Wed, 15 November 2023, 11:14:10
Pretty cool!

Are the three indicator lights next to the pause break tied to the num/scroll/caps locks?

Yep they are, in this order from Top to Bottom (Num, Caps, Scroll)
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Thu, 16 November 2023, 07:33:27
Quote from: hzh0525 on Wed, 15 November 2023, 14:03:09
what a full size design!

Eyy, glad you like it! Join our discord, sales happening around Early Dec!
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: Handke on Thu, 16 November 2023, 08:25:48
Interested.

ISO WKL layout

No engravings if possible... just a flat surface.

About the typing experience... I like GON keyboards, I use the softest rubber "pins". Not sure how this keyboard compares to that? Thanks.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: clay on Thu, 16 November 2023, 09:05:04
Glad to see another full size group buy. Now I am going to choose between this and Fossil
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Thu, 16 November 2023, 09:55:21
Quote from: clay on Thu, 16 November 2023, 09:05:04
Glad to see another full size group buy. Now I am going to choose between this and Fossil

we have tested the no engraving design, it is just so flat with such a large surface. Haven't tried the board you mentioned before, but this softer mounting point offer a pretty flexy typing experience
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: HubertThemad on Thu, 16 November 2023, 10:23:33
Quote from: TheColaMan on Thu, 16 November 2023, 07:32:25
Quote from: HubertThemad on Wed, 15 November 2023, 11:14:10
Pretty cool!

Are the three indicator lights next to the pause break tied to the num/scroll/caps locks?

Yep they are, in this order from Top to Bottom (Num, Caps, Scroll)

Thanks! I think you'll sell the 30 units with no problem. Best of luck with the IC and the eventual GB!
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Thu, 16 November 2023, 10:33:07
Quote from: HubertThemad on Thu, 16 November 2023, 10:23:33
Quote from: TheColaMan on Thu, 16 November 2023, 07:32:25
Quote from: HubertThemad on Wed, 15 November 2023, 11:14:10
Pretty cool!

Are the three indicator lights next to the pause break tied to the num/scroll/caps locks?

Yep they are, in this order from Top to Bottom (Num, Caps, Scroll)

Thanks for the kind word! Fingers crossed!
Thanks! I think you'll sell the 30 units with no problem. Best of luck with the IC and the eventual GB!
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: white_rabbit on Thu, 16 November 2023, 11:50:49
What is the EKH?
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: ppatches24 on Thu, 16 November 2023, 17:41:30
If there was a version without the Cursive text on the front I would buy instantly. Such a nice board. Looks great.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: Pocky_KB on Fri, 17 November 2023, 01:40:53
Saw it in Taeha's stream and looks great, and typing sound is amazing too. Is there any estimated time for the sale? Thanks.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: Handke on Fri, 17 November 2023, 05:49:57
 :rolleyes:
Quote from: TheColaMan on Thu, 16 November 2023, 09:55:21
Quote from: clay on Thu, 16 November 2023, 09:05:04
Glad to see another full size group buy. Now I am going to choose between this and Fossil

we have tested the no engraving design, it is just so flat with such a large surface. Haven't tried the board you mentioned before, but this softer mounting point offer a pretty flexy typing experience

All my 100% keyboards have no engraving, and I don't find them flat.
Anyway... add 4 keycaps then?
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Fri, 17 November 2023, 10:53:05
Quote from: Handke on Fri, 17 November 2023, 05:49:57
:rolleyes:
Quote from: TheColaMan on Thu, 16 November 2023, 09:55:21
Quote from: clay on Thu, 16 November 2023, 09:05:04
Glad to see another full size group buy. Now I am going to choose between this and Fossil

we have tested the no engraving design, it is just so flat with such a large surface. Haven't tried the board you mentioned before, but this softer mounting point offer a pretty flexy typing experience

All my 100% keyboards have no engraving, and I don't find them flat.
Anyway... add 4 keycaps then?

unlikely, since this is a borad that is really designed to fit a full set of og cherry doubleshot or pbt. so adding the extra 4 won't do it.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Fri, 17 November 2023, 10:54:07
Quote from: Pocky_KB on Fri, 17 November 2023, 01:40:53
Saw it in Taeha's stream and looks great, and typing sound is amazing too. Is there any estimated time for the sale? Thanks.

looking around early dec, so you will get this shipment before Christmas join our dc to get notified!
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Fri, 17 November 2023, 10:55:51
Quote from: ppatches24 on Thu, 16 November 2023, 17:41:30
If there was a version without the Cursive text on the front I would buy instantly. Such a nice board. Looks great.

Thanks, man, we made a proto with exactly that design, I don't quite like it, so it did not make it ino the final production
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: Kokaloo on Fri, 17 November 2023, 12:07:24
https://github.com/Croktopus/effective-keyboard-height
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: Rhienfo on Fri, 17 November 2023, 15:14:54
Very nice. Full sizes are always nice to see.

Love a lot of the designs features here, that cooper back with the flippable usb port is really cool.

Could we just see a photo of the plate, as it just makes it easier to see all the mounting points.

GLWIC
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: aicyborg on Fri, 17 November 2023, 20:00:15
I would like to purchase this product.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: firimp on Sat, 18 November 2023, 03:01:32
I don't know why, but as soon as this post was published, it received a lot of positive feedback from inactive accounts, and the timing of these replies is very close to the posting time. And look what I found: some accounts only reply to posts about this studio's IC. What kind of idiot lacking confidence in their own product would spend money to hire 'sockpuppets' to artificially boost positive reviews for their product?
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Sat, 18 November 2023, 09:35:59
Quote from: firimp on Sat, 18 November 2023, 03:01:32
I don't know why, but as soon as this post was published, it received a lot of positive feedback from inactive accounts, and the timing of these replies is very close to the posting time. And look what I found: some accounts only reply to posts about this studio's IC. What kind of idiot lacking confidence in their own product would spend money to hire 'sockpuppets' to artificially boost positive reviews for their product?

I don't know why my friends’ response is pissing you so off? Maybe it is because of the fact that you don't have any? Don't be so jealous, you will eventually find some if you are not such a "fun" factor in a party. And Btw getting an account on GH is free, if I really want to boost it, I would just do it myself, that is a FREE tip for you! You are welcome! And on a more serious note, GH actually do take care of spaming quite well, so you can relax now! Our products will speak for themselves!
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Sat, 18 November 2023, 09:36:24
Quote from: aicyborg on Fri, 17 November 2023, 20:00:15
I would like to purchase this product.
hey man join our Dc, it will come rather soon!
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: keepoto on Sat, 18 November 2023, 09:40:35
Quote from: firimp on Sat, 18 November 2023, 03:01:32
I don't know why, but as soon as this post was published, it received a lot of positive feedback from inactive accounts, and the timing of these replies is very close to the posting time. And look what I found: some accounts only reply to posts about this studio's IC. What kind of idiot lacking confidence in their own product would spend money to hire 'sockpuppets' to artificially boost positive reviews for their product?

inactive account says hi

my last post (or ****post) was well over a month ago, it happens that a random internet deity who cannot be named summoned me to do a single ****post here, so here you go.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Sat, 18 November 2023, 09:46:39
Quote from: Rhienfo on Fri, 17 November 2023, 15:14:54
Very nice. Full sizes are always nice to see.

Love a lot of the designs features here, that cooper back with the flippable usb port is really cool.

Could we just see a photo of the plate, as it just makes it easier to see all the mounting points.

GLWIC

Thanks, man, will do! Pics attached below! Those with leaf springs cut are the softer mounting points! Vice Versa!

(https://i.imgur.com/0ISs66b.jpg)
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: zhywsl on Sat, 18 November 2023, 10:39:03
Quote from: firimp on Sat, 18 November 2023, 03:01:32
I don't know why, but as soon as this post was published, it received a lot of positive feedback from inactive accounts, and the timing of these replies is very close to the posting time. And look what I found: some accounts only reply to posts about this studio's IC. What kind of idiot lacking confidence in their own product would spend money to hire 'sockpuppets' to artificially boost positive reviews for their product?

Excuse me, don't you have any friends?
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Sat, 18 November 2023, 11:20:04
Quote from: white_rabbit on Thu, 16 November 2023, 11:50:49
What is the EKH?

20.34mm
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: TheColaMan on Sat, 18 November 2023, 11:20:43
Quote from: Kokaloo on Fri, 17 November 2023, 12:07:24
https://github.com/Croktopus/effective-keyboard-height

20.34mm
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: jgnmlxt on Sat, 18 November 2023, 11:56:13
Quote from: firimp on Sat, 18 November 2023, 03:01:32
I don't know why, but as soon as this post was published, it received a lot of positive feedback from inactive accounts, and the timing of these replies is very close to the posting time. And look what I found: some accounts only reply to posts about this studio's IC. What kind of idiot lacking confidence in their own product would spend money to hire 'sockpuppets' to artificially boost positive reviews for their product?

I suppose I was an inactive account you suggested. I registered this account in 2019 but I logged in every once or other. Not have many post is not a crime, nor is supporting my friend.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: switch_tester on Sun, 19 November 2023, 02:19:16
I love this.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: clay on Tue, 28 November 2023, 11:29:43
I was told in the DC that this isnt a limited group buy. Does this mean that it will be available in stock for an indefinite period of time? Thanks!
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: CONIN on Tue, 28 November 2023, 15:54:34
I'm a simple man, I see a WKL Full Size, I subscribe to the thread and keep both eyes open.

The IC mentions there will be around 30 units, will that be a initial release?, or it's the total amount of boards ever made?; and lastly, I understand the full plate will be available as an add-on, right?. Thanks a lot in advance!
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: Redlikerose on Thu, 30 November 2023, 04:20:07
Quote from: firimp on Sat, 18 November 2023, 03:01:32
I don't know why, but as soon as this post was published, it received a lot of positive feedback from inactive accounts, and the timing of these replies is very close to the posting time. And look what I found: some accounts only reply to posts about this studio's IC. What kind of idiot lacking confidence in their own product would spend money to hire 'sockpuppets' to artificially boost positive reviews for their product?
Look what I've found, a lonely genuis without a friend lol.
Do you play genshin impact?
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: onestraysheep on Fri, 08 December 2023, 00:05:27
Lots I love here, but I am curious about something...

If you don't mind me asking, what's the deal with a PCB that supports WK but a top case that does not? Will there be a WK version offered as well, or is this strictly a WKL board?
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: CONIN on Fri, 08 December 2023, 09:16:31
Quote from: onestraysheep on Fri, 08 December 2023, 00:05:27
...I am curious about something...
Feels like we're out of luck, I also posted a question more than a week ago, and got no reply.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: soundstage on Sat, 09 December 2023, 01:24:28
Looks nice but no WK option?
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: lucidreams on Sun, 10 December 2023, 22:29:42
I bought one last week, but if have round 2, I wish make the light hole smaller
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: scorcher36 on Wed, 13 December 2023, 19:22:47
Love at first sight

Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk

Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: zlobin356 on Fri, 22 December 2023, 10:58:57
more 103 keyboards pls
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: vodanhdaisu on Sat, 02 March 2024, 06:01:22
I hope maker will make new round with WK version..Thanks
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: longcao1010 on Wed, 17 April 2024, 15:51:14
Hoping for a r2 as well, with more color options
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: CONIN on Wed, 17 April 2024, 16:29:20
Quote from: longcao1010 on Wed, 17 April 2024, 15:51:14
Hoping for a r2 as well, with more color options...
...and no text engraving on the top right.
Title: Re: 【IC】Bina 103 – Full Size Board, Top Mount, Front Typing Height 14mm
Post by: BRN1312 on Tue, 23 April 2024, 18:59:40
R2 would be interesting.