geekhack
geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: beamingrobot on Sun, 01 October 2017, 04:04:34
-
Hi all,
Some photos:
(https://i.imgur.com/Markv2s.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/81VFpYj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yU9b1lI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wiK4g9q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ARN5dqe.jpg)
I'm sure by now many of us have seen thesiscamper's latest creation, the Kira60 case which looks bloody (pun intended) awesome.
I've had a chance to try it and I have to say, the case + those angles at the side might be the best 60% for me, for this year at least.
Anodizing is really smooth, colours look fantastic and the weight is a fresh design. The sides though are really a sight to behold.
That said, I'm partnering with thesiscamper to offer a very small run of these KIRA60 cases.
NO R2. Wrong info on my part :P thesiscamper has much more up his sleeves and is looking to have different designs if and when we get to another 60% again :p
Some info below:
What:
KIRA60 (Comes with case, alu plate and brass weight) The case and brass weight is about 1.75kg, so you can still bring it with you and yet have a solid board to work with.
PCBs that follow the Poker screw layout will work, so that includes bface, GH60 etc.
We will also have extra alu plates available, and these support ISO but it's TBC. You might have to get your own ISO plates. Looking to get poly/brass ones as well.
Colours:
Black, grey, silver, blue (TBC, but probably these are the choices)
When:
We're looking at doing this 2nd week of October, maybe earlier. Thread will be updated ahead of time with more info when we get there.
Where/Who:
I'll handle the buy through monokei's PP business account so that everyone gets the protection they need while there will not be any freezing of fees.
If you don't know thesiscamper by now, you should feel ashamed of yourself :p
Price/Shipping (USD):
$250 / set. Probably 20 sets or fewer. PP fees and shipping separate as usual, some rough shipping estimates, I'll try to keep it low.
Estimated shipping cost:
Singapore: $0 (please pop by so that I don't have to lug it around)
Malaysia: $10
Australia: $21
USA: $27
Germany: $31
We will issue shipping invoices separately once we get closer to ship date. Please keep in mind shipping prices might increase or decrease depending on other factors, but I'll be updating via email and GB thread for all these changes.
How to get one:
Raffle, FCFS. I will announce and have the GB thread up ahead of time. At the stroke of midnight Cinderella shall post a Google form link and all you well trained form fillers shall compete.
Or something to that effect.
Questions? Comments? Leave them below. Like and subscribe.
Please understand again that this is a very, very small run. If this is successful there might be more projects coming your way.
Colours poll:
https://goo.gl/forms/hL8jQVw3CoyZHTNW2
Update (04.10.17):
GB will open 11.10.2017 at about 11pm my time or something (GMT+8), will have the GB thread ready before hand. Also, it'll be raffle style open for 24 hours, currently looking at 25 units.
-
The side angles, ignore my hand
(https://i.imgur.com/Myz5VMq.jpg)
-
Been watching your work, it looks great.
-
Yes. Please. Now.
Digging those angles and chamfers! However, I'd love to see Red to pair it up with Honeywell or another red keyset.
Other than that, I'd love to see a few other plate options as I'm not the biggest fan of Alu plates. Would love to try out Polycarbonate once. Or just go with something that has gained a lot more interest recently such as Brass.
-
those angles are amazing. You've been popping up everywhere!
-
Any pictures of the case not assembled? $250 is getting into the region of having a super complex weight + case for tray ;D
-
Is the plate alps compatible? Or, will the case work with any other 60% plate such as the one I have for my alps board?
-
Any pictures of the case not assembled? $250 is getting into the region of having a super complex weight + case for tray ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/X6xmYz7.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KUGxJ7I.png)
The case is certainly more complex than a case with straight sides, chamfers and fillets, and rectangular weights. Also, low volume, it's easier to handle a small GB for first-timers. ;)
-
you're gonna make that sexy red prototype and then not offer it in red? especially with Berserk coming up? come on
-
Oh man. That red. Gorgeous!
-
you're gonna make that sexy red prototype and then not offer it in red? especially with Berserk coming up? come on
I've asked around what the most popular colors are, and it came down to those four. A poll might be needed.
-
Ohh.. Not into 60 but if this is my chance to get that sun and stars then hope I get a spot.
-
Yes Please, but the amount is very few... It's gonna be so difficult to get one :'(
-
Added a colours poll:
https://goo.gl/forms/hL8jQVw3CoyZHTNW2
-
Is the plate alps compatible? Or, will the case work with any other 60% plate such as the one I have for my alps board?
If your plate is GH60 compliant it should work.
-
Yes Please, but the amount is very few... It's gonna be so difficult to get one :'(
That's what I fear as well. Let's see how this goes.
Btw, how's the PCB going to be mounted? Pictures won't load properly until I get back home.
-
The case is certainly more complex than a case with straight sides, chamfers and fillets, and rectangular weights. Also, low volume, it's easier to handle a small GB for first-timers. ;)
To me the weight seems like only a costly affectation. It would be nice to imagine some future version without any weight. I'd be much more likely to go for that.
-
Oh man that red is beautiful I really hope it get's offered.
-
Case looks great but I have some 60's already. Does anybody know if/when thesiscamper/input.club will be moving forward with the Kira96?
-
This board really makes me want a 60% though it is not my personal preference for sometime
-
250 is a lot for a tray mount 60% case. Looks cool, though.
-
250 is a lot for a tray mount 60% case. Looks cool, though.
Yes it is, but that's where prices are trending for really high quality cases with complex designs and brass weights. Fjell for example.
-
Oooh I want this, especially with my country's flag on the back!
-
Oooh I want this, especially with my country's flag on the back!
Philippines Mabuhay!
-
Wow this is amazing. Crossing my fingers I can snag one! Great work.
-
Definitely in if the GB opens
-
Raffle please, there is no way you'll meet the demand with 20 pieces. It's the fairest way to do it in my opinion. There is no need to compete in filling these dreadful google forms.
-
Raffle would be the best way to do this I agree. That way everyone gets a fair chance at it.
I really want it!! I love the Philippine flag on the weight!!
-
red is hot!
-
Case looks great but I have some 60's already. Does anybody know if/when thesiscamper/input.club will be moving forward with the Kira96?
Definitely interested but I'm also curious what this means for the future of the Kira96.
-
Case looks great but I have some 60's already. Does anybody know if/when thesiscamper/input.club will be moving forward with the Kira96?
Definitely interested but I'm also curious what this means for the future of the Kira96.
The 96-key design has been picked up by Input Club, almost a year ago. They are doing most, if not all the work. My involvement is mostly confirming the design. They are preparing a prototype currently, but still working on their other boards that are under production.
Any updates for the KIRA 96-key will come from Input Club. :)
-
I'd be in for this
-
GB will open 11.10.2017 at about 11pm my time or something (GMT+8), will have the GB thread ready before hand. Also, it'll be raffle style open for 24 hours, currently looking at 25 units.
-
GB will open 11.10.2017 at about 11pm my time or something (GMT+8), will have the GB thread ready before hand. Also, it'll be raffle style open for 24 hours, currently looking at 25 units.
have it open for 24, but open it after the thread is approved, at a set time
-
Got to see the prototype today. Here are some more shots of the red one.
(https://i.imgur.com/5pNuvDh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/tFXZWaT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QBt9vxN.jpg)
-
I'm reading that as November 10th instead of October 11th! I hope I'm right lol.
-
I'm reading that as November 10th instead of October 11th! I hope I'm right lol.
I'd presume that's wrong simply because that's a long time in advance. Should probably be clarified to avoid confusion though :p
-
It's October 11, sorry for the confusion.
-
What's the angle on this board?
-
What's the angle on this board?
looks like 8
-
I'm reading that as November 10th instead of October 11th! I hope I'm right lol.
:)) you're reading that because the rest of the non US world uses "normal" DD.MM.YYYY notation :p
Anyway, I will try my luck in this raffle, maybe I get lucky :rolleyes:
-
Waiting for some minor details before we start the GB in the next 48 hours, fingers-crossed.
We'll offer the following colours: black, silver, purple and red.
-
I'm reading that as November 10th instead of October 11th! I hope I'm right lol.
:)) you're reading that because the rest of the non US world uses "normal" DD.MM.YYYY notation :p
Anyway, I will try my luck in this raffle, maybe I get lucky :rolleyes:
Everyone should follow the US, because US is number 1 all the time! Every time! Everywhere, ;)
-
Is the form for the raffle opening tomorrow or has it been delayed? Always get confused on these things since it's already tomorrow where OP lives.
Couldn't find the GB thread so I'm assuming it's not opening in ~15 hours?
-
I’m very excited about this case. Fingers crossed my number gets pulled!
-
Hi everyone, we're waiting for the factory to get back to us on just 2 more things. I will update this thread with the start timings for the GB in different timezones. If all goes well we are looking to start it at 10pm SGT (GMT+8) on the 11th of October, which is well today for people on this side of the globe.
You can use this (http://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/?t=10:00%20pm&tz=Singapore&) to convert it to your respective timezones.
-
This thread or will there be a proper group buy thread?
-
This thread or will there be a proper group buy thread?
There will be a proper GB thread, but I'll have a post here linking to that thread once we're ready.
-
with the SA Abyss key set.
(https://i.imgur.com/OLX0cLI.jpg)
-
How much is the shipping cost for South Korea?
-
Hi all, GB thread has been approved. Please take your questions/discussions there.
GB thread: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92019.0