[IC] S66 \\ NEW PROTOS! YAY

[sartori24]

Hi everyone, as some of you have noticed I have updated the IC. Please note that these will be the final colour options for GB: Slate (Dark gray/black), Quartz (E-White) and Navy (Navy blue)
The plate options will be Aluminium or a Brass upgrade. Plate files will be made public after, so you can edit them as much as you like.
Any information posted in an update like this will overwrite info in the main post.
Once again thanks for all the support.

[VXQN]

Can barely see the board in the prototype pictures!

[sartori24]

Can barely see the board in the prototype pictures!

Really sorry about that, they were darker than I thought. Taking new photos now!

[sartori24]

Can barely see the board in the prototype pictures!

Fixed.

[cannon-cat]

Hi! I really like this, but there a few things I’d want need to really sell me on it. Ok, first off, I need (want, don’t actually need, but want) a 4.5mm to 5.0mm (brass) plate. Second, would be a like a black PCB mask. Not needed at all, but looks quite cool/nice. Don’t mind that one, it’s just a thing I’d like to see! Next would be considering to increase spots. 30 units + extras is very, very limited for a board, especially for over 10,000 views. I’ll say I understand that it’s hard to work on keyboard designing and GB’ing, that you got this, but I don’t understand. Please disregard my 3rd request if it is too much. Last are just a few things about your prototype! What’s the front end/lip height? What’s the weight of your built proto?

Thanks for reading, I’m off to go fill out your form!

Edit: Should have filled out the form first!

[sartori24]

Hi! I really like this, but there a few things I’d want need to really sell me on it. Ok, first off, I need (want, don’t actually need, but want) a 4.5mm to 5.0mm (brass) plate. Second, would be a like a black PCB mask. Not needed at all, but looks quite cool/nice. Don’t mind that one, it’s just a thing I’d like to see! Next would be considering to increase spots. 30 units + extras is very, very limited for a board, especially for over 10,000 views. I’ll say I understand that it’s hard to work on keyboard designing and GB’ing, that you got this, but I don’t understand. Please disregard my 3rd request if it is too much. Last are just a few things about your prototype! What’s the front end/lip height? What’s the weight of your built proto?

Thanks for reading, I’m off to go fill out your form!

Edit: Should have filled out the form first!

Hey man, thanks for the feedback.
The PCB mask will be black, just not in the protos because it increased production time and cost. I may increase the GB to 40+ extras because then I can color match two colors as well. I am not sure about offering a thick plate in GB, I will make a file for it that I will release, but it is very hard to offer more and more options in GB. The front height is a bit under 18mm, and it is 1.5kg with an aluminium plate. Brass plate will be around 1.6-1.7 or more if you do end up using a 5mm one.

[cannon-cat]

Thanks for the fast response, it was good waking up to this. Good to hear that the extra style will be added to the PCB! Anyways, I completely understand not being able to do the thick brass plate, since not everyone would buy it, making the GB, a "harder". I just came up with this idea: Maybe you could add a "Upgrade to thicker brass weight. From what you said, it sounds like the weight is very large, but from the weight, not as thick as I expected. Unless, of course, your prototype doesn't have the brass weight. Lastly, you could add a "Extra PCB/Plate" option.

Thanks for reading!

[sartori24]

Thanks for the fast response, it was good waking up to this. Good to hear that the extra style will be added to the PCB! Anyways, I completely understand not being able to do the thick brass plate, since not everyone would buy it, making the GB, a "harder". I just came up with this idea: Maybe you could add a "Upgrade to thicker brass weight. From what you said, it sounds like the weight is very large, but from the weight, not as thick as I expected. Unless, of course, your prototype doesn't have the brass weight. Lastly, you could add a "Extra PCB/Plate" option.

Thanks for reading!

There will be an extra pcb/plate option of course. Making the brass weight thicker means that there is less space under the pcb, resulting in the PCB hitting bottomcase if typing with too much force. I know 1.5kg doesn't sound like much, but it isn't a very big board and I can assure you it feels very dense and high quality.

[sartori24]

Proto update 2!
Hey guys, just wanted to say that I have ordered another prototype. Once it gets here the GB should be soon after that. I will update you all once it arrives!

[Koniotaur]

Is this FC660C compatible?

[sartori24]

Is this FC660C compatible?

No, as they are different layouts.

[sartori24]

Update
Added positioning nubs for top and bottom case!

[Desperado.]

I saw this board on discord and searched for a few hours to find you. Love this board and, as someone else said, am a sucker for the split arrow key cluster.

My questions were:
1. Can photos/renders of the keyboard with keycaps to be added?
2. Can we expect this to go into the gb phase before the end of this year? I love this board and would love to be a part of it.
3. Even though there is a weight inside the board, do you have any plans to make a logo on the bottom of the board?


I have been scouring this site for almost a year waiting for the perfect board. I think I finally found it. Would love for this to be my first gb. Keep it up!

[devilDesignsKB]

I want this. so clean

[sartori24]

I saw this board on discord and searched for a few hours to find you. Love this board and, as someone else said, am a sucker for the split arrow key cluster.

My questions were:
1. Can photos/renders of the keyboard with keycaps to be added?
2. Can we expect this to go into the gb phase before the end of this year? I love this board and would love to be a part of it.
3. Even though there is a weight inside the board, do you have any plans to make a logo on the bottom of the board?


I have been scouring this site for almost a year waiting for the perfect board. I think I finally found it. Would love for this to be my first gb. Keep it up!

I'll try do some renders with keycaps, still figuring them out though. Once 2nd proto arrives I will make a GB date, it should definitely be before the end of the year! Right now there is not a logo, as I want to keep the outside branding-free. The only logo as of now is one on the plate that you wont be able to see.

I want this. so clean

Thanks for the positive feedback! I'm glad you like it.

[Desperado.]

 I saw your video of you typing on it and it looked way darker than the image on the front page of the black/slate case. Can we have the option to choose between a slate and black? Or can you tell me if you only plan to have a black or slate?

Thanks!

(would love a slate option)

[sartori24]

I saw your video of you typing on it and it looked way darker than the image on the front page of the black/slate case. Can we have the option to choose between a slate and black? Or can you tell me if you only plan to have a black or slate?

Thanks!

(would love a slate option)

Hi, I got the proto in black but that will not be an option in the groupbuy. There will however, be a grey option (slate) which is colourmatched to pantone 11c.

[dibstern]

Re: split space, a 3-key layout with the small key in the middle is nice! E.g. 2.75-1.25-2.25, or 2.75-2-2.25. 3-1-2.25 could be cool too, and is fairly unique.

[Desperado.]

I saw your video of you typing on it and it looked way darker than the image on the front page of the black/slate case. Can we have the option to choose between a slate and black? Or can you tell me if you only plan to have a black or slate?

Thanks!

(would love a slate option)

Hi, I got the proto in black but that will not be an option in the groupbuy. There will however, be a grey option (slate) which is colourmatched to pantone 11c.

Do you think you can post photos of the boards in their final colors once you get them? I can't wait to see what they actually look like under natural light.

Also, can we expect to see this board show up on MechGroupBuys?

[sartori24]

Update!
Re rendered a lot, hopefully they are nicer now.

[Mechkeeb]

What is the price and is it possible to remove the O ring?

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[sartori24]

What is the price and is it possible to remove the O ring?

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Price is $385 base, not finalised but I am looking at possibly getting it lower. O rings are optional, you can do burger mount or normal top mount. When next proto arrives I’ll try do a comparison!

[sartori24]

Update
After some debate, I've decided to do a colour poll. Please do it, it would mean a lot for me!
https://forms.gle/yZ3Qktn8xpYt7QhdA

[i luv chuletas]

Love the design on this! Any chance for alps support on the pcb?

[//gainsborough]

lilaaaaaaaaac!

[pixelpusher]

I voted for lilac and suggested silver.  Every board should come in silver.  It matches caps even better than e-white and it always looks classy

[Tree_]

Voted for Pink and Lilac. Need something to replace the pink Kkingkkong660 I'm never getting.

[sartori24]

Voted for Pink and Lilac. Need something to replace the pink Kkingkkong660 I'm never getting.

lilaaaaaaaaac!

I voted for lilac and suggested silver.  Every board should come in silver.  It matches caps even better than e-white and it always looks classy

Voted for Pink and Lilac. Need something to replace the pink Kkingkkong660 I'm never getting.

Glad to see you guys like lilac. Will add silver - forgot about it.

Love the design on this! Any chance for alps support on the pcb?

Probably not in this group buy, however I may make pcb files open source after so you can get your own produced. Plates will of course be open sourced after GB concludes.

[Desperado.]

will there be an option to buy an extra plate in case we want multiple options? I am torn between an aluminum or brass plate and would be happy to buy an extra if there is an option.

[nu_types]

So I'll need a silver one for 6085, and a Navy one for Deep Navy....

[Balloz]

Hi! Would be nice if you have a render of the bottom of the S66. Thanks for making a good looking board!

[sartori24]

So I'll need a silver one for 6085, and a Navy one for Deep Navy....

Glad to see you like it! 6085 is a great choice, I want it too.

will there be an option to buy an extra plate in case we want multiple options? I am torn between an aluminum or brass plate and would be happy to buy an extra if there is an option.

Of course! You can buy extra plates and PCBs.

Hi! Would be nice if you have a render of the bottom of the S66. Thanks for making a good looking board!

Hi, I'll do a render. But just to let you know, It is just plain alu.

[kimchijody]

Good IC. When you say "four mounting points" Do you mean the standard 4/4 or "four corners" style?

[sartori24]

Good IC. When you say "four mounting points" Do you mean the standard 4/4 or "four corners" style?

It isn't the 4/4 like you mentioned, It has two on the top and two on the bottom to provide some more flex.

[KZzzz]

The board looks amazing in the photo/render (can't tell). Nice clean design, very geometric, which I like. I assume this will be sold in a raffle format, which makes me a little sad because the chance seems so low...

A little request for the IC: please add more pictures of the bottom case, I would love to see this board in its full glory
A breakdown render of the board would also be nice for people in a hurry to understand the structure of the board, and a nice picture before the text really would leave a lasting impression.

Also, I would double down on the Navy/Deep Navy color for anodization.

[Desperado.]

can we expect to see this in mechgroupbuys IC or upcoming section? if not, will we recieve an email or update on here that the IC has become an active GB? Will this be sold as a raffle or first come first serve?

[sartori24]

Another Proto Update !!
Proto photo came in from factory, more on discord server: https://discord.gg/FjKzgP8pqf. First link in post is also invite link.


Thank you all for the support on this keyboard. It really means a lot to me.

[Amuaisi]

I've been following your board for a while now. It's turning out wonderful, and I really hope I'm able to secure one.

I'm assuming that colors have not been finalized? I'm a little sad that black is not an option for the board.

Exciting stuff.

[krzank]

Clean, 65%, ISO - I'm in.

[sartori24]

I've been following your board for a while now. It's turning out wonderful, and I really hope I'm able to secure one.

I'm assuming that colors have not been finalized? I'm a little sad that black is not an option for the board.

Exciting stuff.

Colours are not finalised - black might be an option now! (please vote in colour poll)

Clean, 65%, ISO - I'm in.

Thanks for all the support!

[Desperado.]

I would love to see the final colors next to each other in the same light if you ever get the chance to do so. Either through photo or render.

Thanks

[sartori24]

I would love to see the final colors next to each other in the same light if you ever get the chance to do so. Either through photo or render.

Thanks

Once I pick the colors from the color poll I will render them all together and pick some Pantones/Ral

[treeleaf64]

Can you do alu/brass plate typing test , it doesn't make sense to offer these options in the GB and then have a different typing plate material in your sound test

Can you also show where the plate mounts to top case? I want to see where the 4 mounting points are

This is treeleaf approved

[sartori24]

Can you do alu/brass plate typing test , it doesn't make sense to offer these options in the GB and then have a different typing plate material in your sound test

Can you also show where the plate mounts to top case? I want to see where the 4 mounting points are

This is treeleaf approved

When I was doing the first sound test the plates weren't finalised. Will do the proper sound tests when the better proto arrives!
When I was designing the case I felt that having only the four mounting point would have some nicer flex on things like alu. May send to a streamer to test out against other top mount/burger mount boards
Random pic of plate:

More

Thanks for the feedback!

[sartori24]

PROTO UPDATE (AGAIN)
The new prototype has arrived! I am still waiting on another shipment for the parts to build it from new, but I have used the parts from the old proto just temporarily. I am very happy with the proto, and it should not need any more changes for the group buy. Expect a group buy page very soon! Photos are in the original post.
Once again, thanks for all the support on this.
Have a great day!

[LASERman Projects]

Would be nice if the PCB support a standard bottom row too for a 6.25 spacebar.

I can't do a fully standard bottom row with all 1.25u keys, but I can do 3x1.25u, 1x6.25u, 2x1.5u.
Thanks for the feedback!

And this would be my have to layout.

[HappyB0T]

Exploded works for me. I was looking for a 660 but now I am seeing this. Super interested. Pricing will let me know if I am in or not. Doesn't seem cheap at all. Goooooood luk!