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Title: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: thocciness on Tue, 09 April 2024, 14:33:16
Spyder TKL

(https://i.imgur.com/1NZSZSQ.jpeg)

LINK TO IC FORM (https://forms.gle/fbjL9agV4y3fFFc79)



You guessed it, another car themed board!
The Spyder builds on two of my favorite OG boards, the Matrix 2.0 and the OTD 360 Corsa.

Inspired by the famous Porsche 718, the Spyder is meant to be an ode to the classics, offering an 8° typing angle, top /o-ring mounting, and WKL only.





SPECIFICATIONS

Layout: F12 TKL
Mounting: Top Mount/O-ring Gasket
Material: Anodized Aluminum Top and Bottom, Raw Brass Weights
Weight: 1.59kg (3.5lbs) unbuilt, 1.86kg (4.1lbs) built 
Typing Angle: 8 Degrees
Front Height: 18.5mm
EKH: 23.2mm 
Price: $290 + Shipping
MOQ: 50





Standard Kit Includes:


Top and bottom aluminum anodized case
Aluminum full plate
Raw brass weights
1.6mm FR4 solder PCB (no ground plane)
70A O-ring
Sandblasted PC LED Accent
plywrks carrying case




Available Add-Ons


Aluminum half plate
Polypropylene full plate
Carbon fiber full plate
Aluminum anodized accent
Copper bottom weight and insert weight
JST cable and daughterboard
1.6mm CEM3 solder PCB (no ground plane)




PROTOTYPE

(https://i.imgur.com/PZqo69e.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qvwXPoc.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/nRrKl7e.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vBAksud.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/QNGltfx.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TzY7WbY.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/CpuN1pG.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8AbNQ6X.jpeg)





EXPLODED VIEW

(https://i.imgur.com/MyJjKsw.png)




Timeline + Status

Current Status:
- Prototype v1 in hand
March - May 2024
- Various Build Streams
End of April 2024
- Prototype v2 in hand
June
- GB Start




COLORS

Available colors:
Rubystone, Gentian, Ice, Auratium, Dolomite



(https://i.imgur.com/Xo7Djq0.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Yv7uHSx.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qAZ66vE.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Ri9DWU2.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/IjDf2BS.jpeg)




VENDORS


US: plywrks (https://plywrks.com/)
EU: Deltakeyco (https://deltakeyco.com/)
AUS: Cafege (https://cafege.com.au/)
SEA: Pantheonkeys (https://pantheonkeys.com/)



LINKS


Discord: https://discord.gg/rwBM7tpchE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plywrks/





TYPING TEST


Full Aluminum Plate + Cherry MX Browns by Supbeez


Full Aluminum Plate + Cherry MX Browns by Flybeck


Full Aluminum Plate + Cherry MX Browns by Tylerkeyboard


Full Aluminum Plate + Black Cherry Pies by Tylerkeyboard




FAQ

Q: How many units will there be for this GB.
A: Unlimited!

Q: How much will it cost?
A: $290

Q: Will there be a WK version?
A: No, it will be WKL only.





Special thanks to Lamp, Relapse, and everyone else for the assist!
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: Manukbs_ on Tue, 09 April 2024, 14:39:10
Looking forward to this
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: itsazly on Tue, 09 April 2024, 14:43:05
Looks and sounds neat! Could I ask for some updated renders colors or color codes on the boards? Ofc, render to pics/video can always be different, but just want to get a more accurate look at all these vibrant colors!
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: vinnyy on Tue, 09 April 2024, 14:44:24
Looks great, super excited for this! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: thocciness on Tue, 09 April 2024, 14:48:14
Looks and sounds neat! Could I ask for some updated renders colors or color codes on the boards? Ofc, render to pics/video can always be different, but just want to get a more accurate look at all these vibrant colors!

Updated prototypes in all colorways will arrive before the end of the month so there will be updated photos of all the colors!
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: AnELITEPlayer on Tue, 09 April 2024, 14:55:36
sick board, glwic and gb!!  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: itsazly on Tue, 09 April 2024, 15:03:21
Looks and sounds neat! Could I ask for some updated renders colors or color codes on the boards? Ofc, render to pics/video can always be different, but just want to get a more accurate look at all these vibrant colors!

Updated prototypes in all colorways will arrive before the end of the month so there will be updated photos of all the colors!

Thank you SO MUCH! Looking forward!
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: bluranerd on Tue, 09 April 2024, 16:39:48
looking forward to this one!! congrats on getting the priced lowered, big W
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: Oni on Tue, 09 April 2024, 17:29:27
Great price and awesome colors, really looking forward to the GB! Is the board shown in all the typing tests the Gentian color or Ice color?
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: headshot on Tue, 09 April 2024, 18:18:09
yes frickin please
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: bowlkeyboards on Tue, 09 April 2024, 19:19:21
Really like the prototype pictures and the colors available  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: thocciness on Tue, 09 April 2024, 22:04:21
Great price and awesome colors, really looking forward to the GB! Is the board shown in all the typing tests the Gentian color or Ice color?


All those boards are in the Ice colorway!
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: Flybeck on Wed, 10 April 2024, 17:19:51
Yeah, the board slaps :D Great work!
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: C_L | Soup on Wed, 10 April 2024, 18:10:23
Great work! Would love to see a Porsche flavored silver color, but the current options are fantastic.
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: malignant narcissism on Wed, 10 April 2024, 19:15:19
"Matrix 2.0 and the OTD 360..."

My first thought was this looks like a toned down Matrix board. dat wedge. Looks good to me.
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: mr_foggy on Fri, 12 April 2024, 05:06:41
amazing colors and honestly surprising price point. 100% in, I just have to pick a color
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: kno on Fri, 12 April 2024, 10:11:21
This has everything I look in a board tbh. F12 TKL WKL with right aligned USB port (using a DB) at an insane price point with so many cool colors. The hardest part is definitely choosing the color lol ;D. There's nothing to complain about. Extremely excited for this!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: LMarci on Sun, 14 April 2024, 13:55:27
A simple and affordable top mount tkl is always nice to see, glwic
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: Joiseau on Sun, 14 April 2024, 20:04:22
amazing - definitely in.
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: DivinaPapaya on Mon, 15 April 2024, 07:54:50
Love the project, knowing that Simon will review the board is a BIG plus for me, I just need now better pictures of the rubystone colorway to decide between rubystone and ice, I would appreciate if you added them at some point before the GB going live.

GLWIC, will be buying.
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: Neely_12 on Mon, 15 April 2024, 11:11:32
The board is very nice, and I think I would buy it when the group buy comes. That being said, OP do you have experience running any group buys like this? New vendor and unlimited unit count scare me a little.
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: Oni on Mon, 15 April 2024, 18:12:03
The board is very nice, and I think I would buy it when the group buy comes. That being said, OP do you have experience running any group buys like this? New vendor and unlimited unit count scare me a little.

They ran the Ahgase TKL with a 100 unit cap, and that GB was fulfilled as far as I know. There was also a GB for a 60% called the Ji-Eun that ended 7 months ago, but I haven't been following that project to know the current status of it.
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: extrapriusplease on Tue, 16 April 2024, 09:28:45
Can't wait to build hehe :p
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: thocciness on Tue, 16 April 2024, 21:56:01
The board is very nice, and I think I would buy it when the group buy comes. That being said, OP do you have experience running any group buys like this? New vendor and unlimited unit count scare me a little.

I do! Like mentioned above, Ahgase was completely fulfilled and delivered. This time there will be many vendors helping with fulfillment so there should be no issues!
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: thocciness on Tue, 16 April 2024, 21:57:16
Love the project, knowing that Simon will review the board is a BIG plus for me, I just need now better pictures of the rubystone colorway to decide between rubystone and ice, I would appreciate if you added them at some point before the GB going live.

GLWIC, will be buying.

Photos of all colorways will be added prior to the GB  :)
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: mr_foggy on Tue, 23 April 2024, 11:29:35
I want this board so much I come back to this IC every day
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: POCO Estudio on Tue, 23 April 2024, 13:32:09
good tkl lol
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: Loruc on Tue, 07 May 2024, 10:25:59
Board looks really dope, can't wait to see the Rubystone proto. I would humbly ask for iso plate or that iso plate files be released at some point. glwic

Edit: Found out on discord iso will be supported :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Spyder TKL
Post by: tulaine on Tue, 07 May 2024, 11:58:49
looks great :thumb: