Author Topic: [IC] 坂(Saka) 68, a beginner board that makes your wallet joy (Read 96937 times)

freather · « **on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:04:08 »

Update:
sorry for the early morning pin. Found a critical error on the design of r2 prototype. Even tho it will be fixed in the official gb, I dont feel comfortable to start the gb before prototype is satisfied. So unfortunately the gb will be delayed again. (not to 2077 tho). we shall see the gb starting in the first half of Jan, will notify you guys again. Sorry for the inconvenience, sincere apology.

Name: 坂(Saka) 68
Typing Angle: 5.4 degree
Pricing: projected msrp 199USD, e white color way will be priced higher
Layout: 65% 68keys layout. ANSI and ISO support added split backspace
Mount type: Sandwich mount
Component: Top case, plate, bottom case, badge, screws.
Material: 6061 Full aluminum
Plate: alu, brass, carbon fiber
Badge Material: Polished Brass
PCB Mount Stab
Colors: E-White, black, purple, army green, light blue, salmon pink
PCB: ANSI/ISO solder version. Ansi hot-swap and iso hot-swap version
PCB Firmware: QMK+VIA
Keycaps compatibility: The base kit will be enough
LED? no led or RGB underglow for now
Current stage: in R2 proto/ proto gb. ETA mid dec
GB when: late DEC
Vendor:
NA: Deskhero
AS: iLumKB
EU: CandyKeys
AU: DailyClack

Pricing:
Ano color at 199 USD
E white at 239 USD.
extra options available on vendors
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Links:
IC: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13JmiAB2pOAj7RPddS1M2L7kFnNFlTGf_7izGnD2cenw/edit
Typetest: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw21JqfvJWLSotD4KxYD4MA/featured
Renders by CMM.Studio Mellperbia: https://imgur.com/a/s7lJwRr
Render with SA Nightlight by Bunny: https://imgur.com/a/DLMlVFp
Render with DSA Encore by AstroBunny, rendered by Liz: https://imgur.com/a/C8G2xJJ
Discord: https://discord.gg/ugYpvPNr74
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmm.studio.social/
GH: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=108638.0
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Kinesiologist · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:06:33 »

first

everything looks great, but please consider removing the "Saka" text from the badge. Looking forward to hearing more.

freather · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:07:24 »

Quote from: Kinesiologist on Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:06:33

first

forgot to reserve. fine you can have it lmao

liquidsky · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:08:05 »

Interested!

Jesus · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:12:23 »

My wallet wont be joy but I will after I buy this

Tamaki · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:13:53 »

Interested!

Dunzos · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:31:39 »

def interested!

landosike · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 14:35:56 »

it looks great, I'm excited

big fan probably

purryoverlord · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 15:54:36 »

This looks great!

Tree_ · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 17:20:30 »

Pink or Rose Gold and I could be tempted.

Badgless with good colour options and I'm 100%.

komodo90 · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 18:29:53 »

Big fan of the layout (comes right after 75% like 7v in my book). I'm gonna keep my eye on this.

3yatt · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 20:48:27 »

Please make in light teal or mint

The.Ryan.Gamer · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 16 September 2020, 23:26:07 »

Salmon Pink!Make it happen please!

Idea on Pricing?

Benedikt · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 11:38:47 »

Very interested what comes of this and as a newbie to the hobby I'm all for boards that don't break the budget.

atlanticise · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 12:47:39 »

You had me at wallet joy... good luck with IC and hopefully maybe I will love this and have the money to purchase!

aaronlau · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 13:19:43 »

Very very interested in this. Looking forward to the lavender colorway. Hopefully it matches GMK Taro.

freather · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 14:59:01 »

Quote from: The.Ryan.Gamer on Wed, 16 September 2020, 23:26:07

Salmon Pink!Make it happen please!

Idea on Pricing?

salmon pink will happen
sub 200 usd

zoo · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 16:18:06 »

Any info on the structure of the GB? With (this amazing) pricing on hand, do you know the minimum quantity and upper limit?

archerypro459 · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 20:01:16 »

cool build. Will def be purchasing the black if it goes to gb.

drunken0monkey · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 20:34:53 »

Interested to the point of posting. Will be keeping an eye on this to see how it evolves.

taiminhle4920 · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 20:38:44 »

Is sandwich mount the same with gasket mount?

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 22:02:53 »

Quote from: taiminhle4920 on Thu, 17 September 2020, 20:38:44

Is sandwich mount the same with gasket mount?

No, sandwich mount has screws basically the screws go into the bottom, then the plate, then the top all in one

gasket mount has no plate screws and instead uses gasket material to isolate plate from case.

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 22:12:00 »

Quote from: 3yatt on Wed, 16 September 2020, 20:48:27

Please make in light teal or mint

lol let's just see if it gets to GB or not ~~~~~

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 22:12:39 »

Glwic very excited for this board. Will buy for sure if I got the funds on GB date ~
Coppin the green / blue prob

therealabend · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 23:07:15 »

Looks clean, price is right, very keen to see this to GB! GL!

Ustinj · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 23:33:45 »

In addition to the Ikki Aurora IC that was just posted, this will be an interested competition considering they have identical layouts and aim to be friendly on the wallet

Learis · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 17 September 2020, 23:50:51 »

Quote from: Ustinj on Thu, 17 September 2020, 23:33:45

In addition to the Ikki Aurora IC that was just posted, this will be an interested competition considering they have identical layouts and aim to be friendly on the wallet

Yeah, it's crazy that out of the blue both of these went up at the same time, since it's a rather rare layout. But this is the exact layout I'm looking for (all standard key compatible in a 65% layout), so count me interested!

dibstern · « **Reply #27 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 00:31:27 »

I’m keen, IF it comes with a brass plate, Alu plates with tactiles can be harsh

peaceperfection · « **Reply #28 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 01:23:24 »

Can't wait to get my hands on 1 of this, I hope it's unlimited GB?

sendpie · « **Reply #29 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 02:07:39 »

i hope it really makes the wallet joy

Jackorias · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 04:55:17 »

Hot swap ISO support is very interesting! Watching with interest

brandkeebs · « **Reply #31 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 05:07:55 »

If you can make this work at that price point, you would be doing a HUGE positive for the hobby

I like the layout but I think it could look even better with just the Japanese in the logo, might be a little too similar to the kyuu for some people but eh we’re all weebs here no ones going to contest

I have some pretty high end boards but at this price I would even want to pick one of these up, good work

powwu · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 08:33:41 »

Budget boards? Color me very, very interested.

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 09:57:59 »

Quote from: dibstern on Fri, 18 September 2020, 00:31:27

I’m keen, IF it comes with a brass plate - aluminium plates sound atrocious.

OUTTA HERE

~ this post was made by Alu plate gang ~

Learis · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 18 September 2020, 20:52:04 »

My suggestion is for a foam/silicone dampening pad that can go between the plate and pcb. I have a homemade one for my current keyboard and it helped out the ping noise a lot. Maybe your design won't have ping, but just in case I'd recommend this.

peaceperfection · « **Reply #35 on:** Sat, 19 September 2020, 14:18:29 »

Quote from: Learis on Fri, 18 September 2020, 20:52:04

My suggestion is for a foam/silicone dampening pad that can go between the plate and pcb. I have a homemade one for my current keyboard and it helped out the ping noise a lot. Maybe your design won't have ping, but just in case I'd recommend this.

I think he's trying to keep the cost down, honestly, I would mind doing the foaming myself if it helps to keep the production cost lower.

alohakbd · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 01 October 2020, 20:11:37 »

Would love to see some foam and a brass plate! But either way, copping the blue board! Looks great

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 02 October 2020, 15:59:53 »

Quote from: treeleaf64 on Fri, 18 September 2020, 09:57:59

Quote from: dibstern on Fri, 18 September 2020, 00:31:27
I’m keen, IF it comes with a brass plate - aluminium plates sound atrocious.

OUTTA HERE

~ this post was made by Alu plate gang ~

I'm kidding brass plate good sometimes lol

Eldorado · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 26 November 2020, 18:36:39 »

I love this keeb, if it goes well I'll get 2 (black and salmon).

SxM Designs · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 26 November 2020, 18:56:01 »

Looks really good

hottrout · « **Reply #40 on:** Sat, 28 November 2020, 04:24:40 »

I don't need another 68 but I am pleased to see the price and the ability for people to start their keeb journey with something like this. Good work and make it happen.

PuchuKing33 · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 10 December 2020, 03:57:48 »

Would it be possible to buy foam to the case?

STER187 · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 10 December 2020, 04:15:27 »

"....and iso hot-swap version"

call me interested

is there a reason for sandwich mount and not gasket?

Havattack · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 10 December 2020, 13:53:47 »

I don't care for the 4-key, key cluster, it's not good for my feng shui.

The.Ryan.Gamer · « **Reply #44 on:** Sat, 12 December 2020, 02:02:23 »

Final GB Dates yet? Really looking forward to get this.

PuchuKing33 · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 21 December 2020, 17:47:15 »

Is it possible to have it pure black? No lines in between? Separations?

dotor · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 21 December 2020, 17:57:17 »

Quote from: STER187 on Thu, 10 December 2020, 04:15:27

"....and iso hot-swap version"

call me interested

is there a reason for sandwich mount and not gasket?

cost and gasket mount isn't end all, be all

infornography · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 21 December 2020, 21:51:07 »

Really not liking the design of the badge. Instead of that font, and Kanji i'd maybe just look for a simpler font and maybe a an arrangement like "SA at the top and KA right below it.

SA
KA

wyso · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 30 December 2020, 10:21:26 »

Does the PCB have any kind of ESD protection?

Awon · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 19 January 2021, 12:23:45 »

How long will the production take?

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Author Topic: [IC] 坂(Saka) 68, a beginner board that makes your wallet joy (Read 96937 times)