the second notable change is that now, every single base kit configuration will come with
a full brass Plate set and a full FR4 (PCB Material) Plate Set! Options are nice, but having them distributed all over the place isnt lol. SO NOW YOU GET BOTH SON.
*(Submission Of More Than 2 Orders will entail the entire order history of the individual being canceled)
*Silver Can be Seen In Prototype Photos below.
NeoPixel RGB LEDs for indicators or a wild Christmas party.
EC11 Rotary encoder located in top left corner. (Can be configured to do anything you wish.)
- There is a lot of satisfaction in putting the time in to building and soldering something that's yours. Makes it all the more worth it
Notable Change made for GB-Simplified Switch cutouts and Modified Top Panel Swtich Plate to face inward for accent in Clear Polycarbonate Case
FR4 Prototype Plates (Color and Mounting Not Accurate) - (GB Color will be White)
Will be Sandblasted (UNCOATED) beautiful brass. For the Love of sweet, sweet patina.
The Ave.
*noun:avenue; a way of approaching a problem
Hello, my friends!
It's Time for an Update!Click Here To Visit The Short Intro Intrest Check Form!This is
The Ave. (Avenue)
After an amazing response from the community I've kicked The Ave. into high-gear. Almost everything is finalized and GB "Details" can be found at the bottom of the Page. Thank you to all who have helped this idea come to life. Over 1k Form responses... I can't describe the amount of love I have for this community and all those who have directly helped me in this project.
Lets get to some details.
The_Renders:![](https://i.imgur.com/qZLom6e.jpg)
![](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/590363345828446276/604067775920603202/Spacemans_Missile_Key_On_The_Ave._by_The_Royal.PNG)
*Rotary Knob by rionlion100!
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*A Huge Amount of more renders (Hint, Hint Abec13), are in the works and on their way now!
The_Inspiration:If you have ever been around professional studio workstations, or have seen them in TV or Movies before, you will notice instantly the inspiration for The Ave.
Boards like the
G80-9009HAU
![](https://i.imgur.com/an0CVS7.jpg)
and the Yamaha RM 804
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They display their MASSIVE stature proudly.
When you see one of these types of boards, You know there is
WORK TO BE DONE.
Now I've used 40% from the first moment I jumped onto this crazy train of a hobby. Something about the simplicity of 40's boards instantly drew me in. And after the few months of frustration and re-learning to be a better typist. I have found nothing to be as comfortable as 40-60% ortholinear keyboards.
They are without a doubt,
The Thicc Bee's Knees.
But Sometimes, You need just A Little Bit...More.
The Specs. & Details:
Click Here To Visit The Short Intro Interest Check Form!
The_Features- Two-piece PCB, Plate, & Case Design
-x2 JST Connector assemblies will route all parts together x1 12P for PCBs, and x1 4P for USB_Breakout. (Green Solder mask with Gold Surface finish PCB)
![](https://i.imgur.com/zLgXJy0.png)
- Top-Mount Style Switch Plate
![](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/590363345828446276/629369354747772952/image1.png)
- USB Type-C Breakout (Center Mount)
- x2 5mm RGB "NeoPixel" LEDs (Fully Programmable and Individually Addressable).
- Smooth, rounded edges and eye-catching inner/outer chamfered rims.
- x2 Different Main-Layout Options (Ortho & Standard 40% 12u-Stagger), both w/support for x1 Rotary Encoder.
The_Colors:*So a few things have changed since last update, mainly for the sake of cost/smoothness in the GB. Colors for
ROUND 1 Ave. GB are as follows:
(All colors will be matched, in-factory, to these Pantones/Specs) -
Silver (Clear/Silver Anodizing)
-
PANTONE 7605 C [Rose Gold] (Anodizing)
-
PANTONE 432 C [Asphalt Navy] (Anodizing)
-
E-Yellow [Honey-Tone Yellow] (Electrophoresis Coating)
Factory Color Samples:![](https://i.imgur.com/XvChcKu.jpg)
![](https://i.imgur.com/4oy7rMk.jpg)
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Ive decided that to keep my own sanity, and to maybe make more of these available to people who want them (there seems to be
many based on IC form lol), There will be multiple rounds of The Ave. Kit. Future Rounds will each house there own unique color line that will run for that round, and that round only.
Top Panel Options:![](https://i.imgur.com/QqXZvfM.png)
Top Left Rotary Panel Will be the only option (This is based on the overwhelming majority choice in the IC Form)
The_GB:First off, Price is still being worked on, mainly in shipping and packaging. I'm really wanting to do my dream board right and get some really nice packaging. Unboxing experiences may not appeal or be of a priority to some. But they are to me.
- As of right now though, the Price is estimated to be
~$320-$350USD + USPS Shipping.
- GB is set to be live
Late November 2019.
- This First Round will be a LIMITED production run of
50 Kits.
Case Options:- Top and Bottom Ave. Case (Same Color for each part)
- Silver
- Rose Gold
or
- Midnight Aqua Grey
Plate Options:- 1.5mm Sandblasted Brass (Staggered Option will also be available)
![](https://i.imgur.com/7DNStOA.png)
![](https://i.imgur.com/XTgrLko.png)
or
- 1.6mm FR4 (PCB Material) Plate (CHEAPO Option)
![](https://i.imgur.com/7AHn4VA.png)
Kit Set to Include:- Full Top and Bottom Ave. Case
- Top and Bottom Ave. Switch Plate
- Top and Bottom Ave. PCBs
- All Connectors for Assembly
- x1 Rotary Encoder
- x2 Through-Hole RGB LEDs
- x4 Rubber Bumpons
-***Staggered-PCB & Plate Options will also be available but at an additional Cost (TBD)
- GB will run Until all 50 units are sold*
The Most Recent Progress:
-
(Oct 25th, 2019) Prototypes ARE HERE!Everything looks so good and its such a weird feeling have something go from months and month of work on a screen, to this INCREDIBLE physical object right in front of me.
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- Needing to reach out to a local printing shop to look into getting custom box/foam cut.
- Headed to Local Auto shop monday to see about a quote on 10-15 custom color Cases.
- Ortho PCB Complete!
- Staggered Prototype PCB in production as we speak!
Old/Outdated Progress*
More
Factory Prototype Pics (Meh Incandesant Lighting)
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Prototypes have arrived!![](https://i.imgur.com/o4ByHlj.jpg)
Its such a beautiful feeling Case. Everything lines up to the T and Im incredibly happy with the fit and finish overall.
This is part of a new design Im testing out:
![](https://i.imgur.com/ObB92kt.jpg)
The goal being: Make the cheapest Case Possible, while also retaining the feel of the original design.
The bottom and rear are designed to be cut from 3mm Acrylic Sheets. I also have those in, just waiting for the FR4 Testing Plates and then Ill have a full Build ready for evaluation!
To Do:- Listen to the community
- Enlist help with getting Prototyping done
- Update Details on PCB when fully tested and complete (a few weeks)
- Work on Implementing the E-Ink Display(Choosing to look at OLED instead of E-Ink)
- Hear back from local Paint shops
- Work on fuller Renders and Sets
- Smile, and remember to breath