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Title: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Sat, 10 October 2020, 19:19:52
On Hold


Crescent

Gasket-mounted TKL with a minimalistic design

(https://i.imgur.com/XxkkqD6.png)


0. Contents

1. Specifications and colours
2. Layouts
3. Group Buy Information
4. Renders
5. To do
6. Links
7. Updates
8. Album
9. Sound test


1. Specifications

Case: Aluminium
Weight: Aluminium
Plate: Aluminium, gasket mount
PCB: Solder only, QMK/VIA compatible, USB-C via ai03's unified daughterboard
Typing angle: 8 degrees

1.1. Colours

Case: Anodised Black
Plate: E-White
Weight: E-White

Case: E-White
Plate: Anodised Black
Weight: Anodised Black


2. Layouts

The board will be WKL only to make it easier for me as a first time GB runner

Pink: Supported by plate
Blue: Supported by PCB

Plate files including half plate and ISO will be released after GB

(https://i.imgur.com/tXC48RI.png)



3. Group Buy Information

Units available: 80
Price: $350-380
Date: TBA
Format: FCFS



4. Renders




(https://i.imgur.com/1Ix0Z5p.png) (https://i.imgur.com/RNe601s.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/PZPxHOC.png) (https://i.imgur.com/9UaZxbk.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/oEZ1jRa.png)

Old renders

More
(https://i.imgur.com/Da96HwH.png) (https://i.imgur.com/Ls0L3Dm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/53SFuNL.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ea3vXcm.jpg)





5. To do

• Finish PCB design
• Order case and PCB prototype
• More renders/keyset renders


6. Links

IC Form: https://forms.gle/ysMrjD3GoZhFKqKx5
Discord: https://discord.gg/j32XtQXA9A


7. Updates

11/10/20 - IC created
15/10/20 - Tentative colour options and renders added
26/10/20 - Price and unit count added
29/10/20 - Case prototype ordered, units reduced from 100 to 80, layouts updated
03/12/20 - PCB design sent to fab, plate foam and gaskets received
15/12/20 - Manufacturing of the case is complete
28/12/20 - Case prototype received, sound test and build log soon
04/02/21 - Discord link added
25/02/21 - Sound test added, album updated


Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Sat, 10 October 2020, 19:20:30
8. Album

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

More: https://imgur.com/a/vUp6Br0

The album will be updated as more pictures come through

9. Sound test


Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: bisoromi on Sat, 10 October 2020, 19:21:38
glwic
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: PikaJoyce on Sat, 10 October 2020, 19:22:25
glwic
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: TristYo on Sat, 10 October 2020, 19:25:54
looks good!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: crusader_alex on Sat, 10 October 2020, 19:31:43
Nice and clean, glwic!

Sent from my HD1913 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Blastoise on Sat, 10 October 2020, 20:02:49
Love it! Really excited for this!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: johnnysstash on Sat, 10 October 2020, 20:08:56
Not bad, GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: SodiePops on Sat, 10 October 2020, 20:29:18
Looks good!!

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: fropsie on Sat, 10 October 2020, 21:12:46
Chamfered edges? Count me in!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: NoxNoxNox on Sat, 10 October 2020, 21:20:26
Big fan of the weight design.

Any chance this might use the h87?
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Sat, 10 October 2020, 21:32:01
Quote from: NoxNoxNox on Sat, 10 October 2020, 21:20:26
Big fan of the weight design.

Any chance this might use the h87?

Unfortunately, due to the location of the JST connector, only the PCB designed for the case will be compatible
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: jack47 on Sat, 10 October 2020, 21:39:57
Clean. GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Hell-es on Sun, 11 October 2020, 00:39:30
Nice design - maybe split left backspace possible?
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: AtlanticMackerel on Sun, 11 October 2020, 02:08:37
what beautiful renders! glwic
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Rexcramer on Sun, 11 October 2020, 03:29:08
Will the daughterboard sit on the right hand side as shown in the renders? Personally I would prefer a centered USB Port.
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Lenux on Sun, 11 October 2020, 03:55:46
GLWIC ! Really like the design.
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Sun, 11 October 2020, 14:47:24
Quote from: Rexcramer on Sun, 11 October 2020, 03:29:08
Will the daughterboard sit on the right hand side as shown in the renders? Personally I would prefer a centered USB Port.

That is one of the things I wish to iron out with this IC
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: binepad on Sun, 11 October 2020, 15:56:09
Very unique and sophisticated design.
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: treeleaf64 on Sun, 11 October 2020, 16:07:16
Need prototype to see what it looks like inl person . but good job I Guess!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: zoo on Mon, 12 October 2020, 05:32:40
Alu weight interesting. glwic
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Nvr_Smile on Mon, 12 October 2020, 10:30:10
Hopefully this goes smoother than Altarf! Best of luck on the IC.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: aaronlau on Mon, 12 October 2020, 11:36:26
Very interested in this! Would def prefer the usb c port to be centered. I would also love to have a maroon color option that matches Bingsu :). Looking forward to this.
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: aadk5 on Mon, 12 October 2020, 12:11:37
Interesting design. I do agree with others, if you're using a daughterboard anyway, you might as well center the USB port
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: 002_GT on Mon, 12 October 2020, 21:31:52
Short and sharp ic  :thumb: GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Wed, 14 October 2020, 18:54:34
15/10/20 update

• E-White case option being considered, renders added
• Accent crescent added above arrow cluster, awaiting further feedback
• Regarding USB port location, neither one is more popular than the other as of now

(https://i.imgur.com/4nfVH2I.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: //gainsborough on Wed, 14 October 2020, 19:20:47
This board reminds me of luna from sailor moon.  Which is to say: I love it.
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: aadk5 on Wed, 14 October 2020, 20:24:59
Quote from: roseal on Wed, 14 October 2020, 18:54:34
15/10/20 update

• E-White case option being considered, renders added
• Accent crescent added above arrow cluster, awaiting further feedback
• Regarding USB port location, neither one is more popular than the other as of now

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/4nfVH2I.png)


I wasn't aware there was a poll on the IC so I went ahead and filled it out
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: //gainsborough on Thu, 15 October 2020, 01:53:40
Definitely like the moon logo above arrow cluster more than without it!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Sun, 18 October 2020, 15:10:17
good looking board! keeping an eye on this
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: pool on Sun, 18 October 2020, 15:19:25
Really nice looking board. Love the sharp angles. I will definitely be interested to buy it.
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Bitmxp on Mon, 19 October 2020, 11:43:07
Actually looks really nice! Glwic!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: solidviolet on Mon, 19 October 2020, 22:08:44
So clean, love the aesthetic!

+1 to center the USB camp

GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: soloplayer on Wed, 21 October 2020, 01:44:27
please consider adding brass weight. ty ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Wed, 21 October 2020, 18:58:54
i don't mind the idea of additional crescent branding (front) since the logo is very cool, however i'd like to see what it looks like offset rather than aligned with the up/down keys also.
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: tommyhongg on Wed, 21 October 2020, 22:49:02
Clean and simple, glwic!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Wed, 28 October 2020, 09:37:45
29/10/20 update

• Case prototype ordered
• PCB planned layouts adjusted to include ISO support
• USB port location has been moved to the center

Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Almost on Thu, 29 October 2020, 07:02:43
great!!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Shinigamii on Thu, 29 October 2020, 14:33:02
Love the design, also like the moving of the port to the center.  Looking forward to the protos!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: RiceBeans55 on Thu, 29 October 2020, 14:48:51
Yo this looks so clean :D
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: kohalified on Fri, 30 October 2020, 00:20:09
Looks nice
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: trazayuya on Sat, 31 October 2020, 14:23:04
claimed
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Suli on Sat, 21 November 2020, 05:43:04
Really love the design and the great price. Will you consider vendors for this or no?
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Bl4ck on Sat, 21 November 2020, 06:00:55
sad its only wkl :(
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Pach on Sat, 21 November 2020, 07:12:40
cool and clean
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: vi0till on Sat, 21 November 2020, 08:43:00
Interested to know how much the estimated weight of this board with alu weight?

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: kk73715 on Sat, 21 November 2020, 09:28:17
love the simplicity and the price point! good luck :)
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: treeleaf64 on Sat, 21 November 2020, 09:47:49
Good luck
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: ubmit on Sun, 22 November 2020, 01:17:30
Curious to see the proto! GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Tue, 24 November 2020, 05:31:50
Quote from: vi0till on Sat, 21 November 2020, 08:43:00
Interested to know how much the estimated weight of this board with alu weight?

Sent from my VOG-L29 using Tapatalk

Would be looking at around 2.1kg built weight.

Edit: Weighed it with a better scale and turns out it was closer to 2.4kg built
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: xanserkx on Tue, 24 November 2020, 16:19:15
Looks very clean dude! GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: TjTin on Sun, 29 November 2020, 09:52:45
when this GB
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Wed, 02 December 2020, 12:02:48
Quote from: TjTin on Sun, 29 November 2020, 09:52:45
when this GB

I'm currently awaiting prototypes from the manufacturers, likely Jan-Feb.
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: //gainsborough on Wed, 02 December 2020, 14:11:32
Dibs on one of the 80.  I called it.  Everyone must respect the "dibs". 
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: nu_types on Wed, 02 December 2020, 14:25:50
I call dibs on one of the 80 as well. Though, obviously not the same one Gains has dibs on.
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Azekk on Fri, 04 December 2020, 14:44:50
Do you think there will be any more color options at any point? I've been looking for a keyboard that has a similar color scheme to GMK Cojiro
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: treeleaf64 on Fri, 04 December 2020, 15:41:11
Quote from: Azekk on Fri, 04 December 2020, 14:44:50
Do you think there will be any more color options at any point? I've been looking for a keyboard that has a similar color scheme to GMK Cojiro

reano/ cerakote if you can't get available color options
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Johnnie on Sat, 05 December 2020, 06:49:45
Really interested in this IC! can I call dibs on one as well?
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Prestley on Tue, 08 December 2020, 02:47:38
This looks great, and very sleek. Wow wow wow
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: kk73715 on Tue, 08 December 2020, 21:28:45
any update on prototype? is it being made or on its way?
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Thu, 10 December 2020, 12:30:57
Quote from: kk73715 on Tue, 08 December 2020, 21:28:45
any update on prototype? is it being made or on its way?

CNC is close to being finished, I will post pictures as I receive them
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Vadurr on Thu, 10 December 2020, 13:26:11
Def interested in an E-White option!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Shiba1337 on Thu, 10 December 2020, 15:59:24
C L E A N!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: MidnightSnek on Sun, 13 December 2020, 20:57:23
On the bottom row are they 1.5 or 1.25? also is WKL going to be the only format?
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Mon, 14 December 2020, 23:55:30
Prototype pictures from the manu

(https://i.imgur.com/P7GVnEu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8ScuxlP.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: //gainsborough on Thu, 24 December 2020, 11:09:43
Omg it looks awesome!!!  Can’t wait for GB.  You should definitely be proud of this one!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Nhils on Thu, 24 December 2020, 12:01:21
It looks so neat!
Gonna follow this project closely <3
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Cahuib23 on Thu, 24 December 2020, 19:30:51
Wow! Prototype looks great!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: QuaintSafe on Tue, 29 December 2020, 23:45:00
Prototype looks super clean. Excited for the sound test and GB  :)
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Shirogane on Mon, 04 January 2021, 00:56:50
Have seen this board multiple times and super excited to get this when it goes into GB! Here's hoping you make a discord server or something before it runs, so that people can be notified when it goes for GB!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Sat, 09 January 2021, 04:52:07
09/01/21 small update

• I've been quite busy with my day job so I haven't had a lot of time to do the sound test etc. Hoping to get them out next week or the week after latest
• Production case feet was due this week but have been delayed again. In the event they don't arrive in time for photos/soundtest I'll use bumpons instead
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Azzil on Sun, 10 January 2021, 09:04:13
looking amazing. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: marshmellohs on Sun, 10 January 2021, 15:20:51
Really excited for this one. Will definitely try to cop e-white during GB!!
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: MidnightSnek on Thu, 14 January 2021, 00:31:48
Any more updates/discord links?
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Mon, 18 January 2021, 07:58:47
19/01/21 another small update

• Photo album created with more pictures to come
• Small Discord updates/ping server as well as the sound test will come within the next few days
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: roseal on Thu, 25 February 2021, 04:42:16
25/02/2021

Apologies for the delays, I'm having some personal issues which I hope to sort out before moving on with this project. That being said, here are some updates:

• Album has received a small update
• Discord server is out with a F.A.Q, if you have anything you would like me to add please send me a DM on Discord
• Sound test is live (finally!)

Discord: https://discord.gg/j32XtQXA9A
Title: Re: [IC] Crescent | Seamless, Gasket-mounted TKL
Post by: Pretzel on Wed, 03 March 2021, 10:44:17
If only it was an unlimited groupbuy or at least had 500 units. I love this keyboard, and it is probably my favorite keyboard hands down. Just too few units in my opinion.