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Background Info:The OGR was originally designed as an entry for the OG Summer competition on r/customkeyboards in 2019, which it won. It was originally inspired by various vintage keyboards, but chiefly the Cherry/NCR G81-3077 for the iconic Cherry nose, the pronounced seam and the large forehead. It also drew inspiration from the Cherry G80-0832 for the accented piece around the keycaps to give it a truly unique look. The name is a portmanteau of OG Summer and NCR, whose branding on the aforementioned G81-3077 was also the inspiration for the retro-styled AKB logo. While the PCB is USB-C compatible, the port is enclosed deep inside the case and the case parts gently clamp the cable down to give the aesthetic of a hard-wired cable.
Also, for those who are interested, there will be a numpad (OGR-N) available either as an optional extra or separately.
Specs/features:- Inspired by Cherry G81-3077/G80-0832
- 10° typing angle
- Full 6063 aluminium construction
- Bead-blasted and anodised finish
- Top mounted plate
- 21.5mm effective front height (with bumpons)
- QMK and VIA/VIAL-compatible USB-C PCBs
- LED indicators on caps lock, numlock on numpad
- Two colourways (Dolch & Blue/grey)
- Integrated cable aesthetic
- Bold, pronounced seam
- Period-authentic product stickers
- Plate materials: 5052 Aluminium, Polycarbonate, Carbon Fibre (may change)
- Is an absolute unit
- 2.9kg (6.5lbs) / Numpad 0.9kg (2lbs) [unbuilt]
Prototype photos:More
Kit contents:Not including extras- 1 x Top Case - 6063 Aluminium
- 1 x Bottom Case - 6063 Aluminium
- 1 x Accent - 6063 Aluminium
- 1 x Plate - 5052 Aluminium OR Carbon fiber leaf spring (undecided)
- 1 x Badge - 6063 Aluminium
- 1 x Solder PCB - Black FR4 with green solder mask
- 4 x AKB Bumpons - Injection molded silicone
- 1 x Bottom sticker
- 10 x Torx button screw M3 x 6mm in A2 stainless steel (plate)
- 5 x Torx button screw M3 x 6mm in A2 stainless steel (accent)
- 6 x Torx button screw M3 x 12mm in A2 stainless steel (case)
- 2 x Torx countersunk screw M3 x 5mm in A2 stainless steel (badge)
- 1 x Instruction manual
Current group buy plans/details:Not all is set in stone yet, but:
- Will be limited to somewhere around 250 units, plus extras and F+F units.
GB launching on Saturday April 16th. GB Delayed until further notice- Sale will be conducted via my own website through a raffle checkout system.
- Pricing isn't yet finalised, due to the fluctuation of raw aluminium prices but I'm aiming for ≤£440 (~$575 USD) for the OGR, and ≤£200 (~$270 USD) for the OGR-N. (+VAT for UK)
Layout Support:Two tops will be available - one for 7u bottom row with dual 0.75u blockers, and one with a single small blocker for 6.25u support.
The OGR-N PCB will have support for regular and southpaw configurations, as well as the option to have a full 1u setup. The plate available will support regular and southpaw layouts, due to its reversible design.
Special Thanks:- Blacksimon for running the OG Summer competition, and playing a crucial part in bringing this board to life. Without that kick up the arse I may not have caught the designing bug I have today.
- Martin for his excellent work on the PCB designs.
- Flexerman (FLX) for his crucial input with the board’s design and improvement.
- Koen for his beautiful photos of the prototype.
- Lulzthax, for his great build stream.
- ThereminGoat, Hot Trout, Lewis, BK, Archetype and countless others for their support throughout.
To-do list:Typing test- Sort my life out
- Confirm pricing, pencil in a new date
edit: added numpad layout support