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ReflectionAn XT FRLTKL by Han Boards
Group Buy Page - Han Boards (USA)Group Buy Page - ProtoTypist (International)GB Window: 10/20 - 11/20 (live on 10/20 at 11AM CST / 5PM BST)
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Design Summary
External
Reflection features a three-piece / three-tone design with a silver base, copper weight, and top color variants. It is an XT FRLTKL (basically a TKL with the F-row removed and a macro column on the side). The board features a large swept cut copper weight that follows the curve of the top piece side profile. The front of the board has a cherry lip of sorts - with the lip being the deepest in the middle and gently flowing into the chamfer on the side edges. There is a gentle cut on the sides and back of the board to give the perimeter some flair. Two engravings are present - one left justified on the back of the board and one on the underside of the board (see Inspiration). The mirrored engraving on the aluminum bottom is half the depth of the one of the copper weight to give the appearance of a “reflection”.
Internal
The board features an internal screw system to keep the weight design as clean as possible. The final screws will be black oxidized and recessed slightly below the plate to be as hidden as possible. The aluminum inner frame has an open bottom so the copper is effectively a through weight giving a nice contrast on both the bottom as well as the inside of the keyboard. The daughterboard is installed upside-down with the cable being colinear with the PCB molex connector eliminating the need to bend the jst cable in a channel. There are small press-fit bumpers placed next to the screw holes to eliminate any chance of case ping. There are no adhesives anywhere on the board so it can be unassembled fully.
Technical Specifications
General Details
Material (case): Sandblasted 6063 AluminumMaterial (weight): Sandblasted Clear-Coat CopperVariants: WK and WKLWeight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)Typing Angle: 7 degEKH: 23mm Plate Options: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber, PP, POM - full/half options (determined by IC)Colors: Green, Black, Brown, Silver, Sand
Layout
Solder
Hotswap
Support
* Split Backspace
* ISO (solder only)
* Split Right Shift
* Stepped Caps Lock
* 10U Spacebar (7U and 8U stab placement)
* 7U bottom row / 6.25U bottom row (WK only)
PCB Details
Type: Solder & HotswapStructure: 1.6mm FR4Processor: STM32F072Software: QMK/VIALSwitch Type: MXESD Protection: Onboard FuseDaughterboard: Custom DB - based on UDB C3Cable Type: Molex EZMate
Mounting Options
Gasket Plug MountThe gasket plugs are secured into the plate tabs and the overall assembly is dropped into the bottom case. The top case is then placed over it. This should make for a more flexible typing experience.
Burger O-Ring Top MountThe plate is fixed to the top chassis using a screw and two small o-ring gasket pieces. This provides a stiffer typing experience overall.
Group Buy Details
Kit Contents
* Keyboard case (top, bottom and weight)
* Aluminum full plate (other plates will be extras)
* PCB
* Custom daughterboard and Molex cable
* Gasket kit
* Top mount kit
* ESD protective sheet
* Assembly hardware
* Geon rectangular feet
* Carrying case
* Microfiber cloth
Extras
* Plates (full / half) - Alu, CF, PP
* PCBs (solder, hotswap)
* Foam Kit (case, plate, PCB)
Schedule
The group buy will take place on October 20th and will end on November 20th.
Expected fulfillment is end of Q1 2024.
Price & Quantity
Pricing will be between $440 - $475 depending on configuration. See below image for details
Vendors
* Han Boards - USA
* ProtoTypist - International
Content Line-up
* Nainaigogo
* nearLucid
* TheKeyCircle
* CaptainSterling
* Keypothecary
* Alexotos
* Xinxinwong
* Eleagnifolia
* Kimlynnwin
* LightningKeyboards
Color Renders
Green (anodized)
Black (anodized)
Brown (anodized)
Silver (anodized)
Sand (e-coat)
Gallery
Final Prototype - Brown
v2 Prototype - Sand
v1 Prototype - Green
Thank You
* Jan, Nainaigogo, and MatthewDias for causing me great distress at all times
* My friend MelghiDoodles for providing the art for the board
* OCM for transforming the artwork to the keyboard world
* Olivia (OJ Designs) for the fantastic render work
* Jan (again) and CaptainSterling for the insane pictures
HoffmanMyster:
Approved :thumb:
PSA to prospective buyers:
Group Buys are inherently risky endeavors. There is an element of risk involved with collecting payment before the item has been produced and resulting uncertainty during manufacturing / subsequent operations. We urge all GB organizers to consider (and document) these risks, and want to make it clear to all who consider purchasing that these risks are present.
If you are unfamiliar with the Group Buy model, please read this primer - Group Buy FAQ / Buying Guidelines
This PSA is new and will become standard on all Group Buys moving forward. It is not posted on this GB in isolation and is not singling this organizer out in particular as someone to be wary of.
warhopper:
Hell yeah, I'm so excited to see this in GB. Really knocked it out of the park in terms of design on this.
masje:
Pretty keybort :thumb:
GLWGB!
phinix:
Pretty but too expensive.
Nowadays we noticed many builds being for around $200-300, in recent years prices of high quality custom keyboard went down, proving that it is possible to have quality build for much less money.
$440 is just too much for this design - look at the QK80, Cycle7, phenomenal quality and design.
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