Author Topic: [IC] POLYGON 65% - Prototype update 06-16-2021 - Prototype 3 has arrived!  (Read 60934 times)

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Offline fluxlab

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Love these thick bezel boards 🥰

Offline dtywill

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This looks like something I could really like, is there a discord for this yet?
Second this, will updates mainly be posted here or is there a Discord server?


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Offline Friendship

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looks very neat and the color options are wild! any chance at split backspace support?
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Banner please.

Offline MadBinton

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I'm surprised how good the Plum looks. Never thought I'd be considering that colour, but here it looks really bold.
Keeping an eye on this one. Would join a discord too.

Offline Rotwitt

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Hey everyone! I don't have a discord yet, but I'll make sure to make one, so you guys can follow the progression

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thicc bezel life!

Offline Rotwitt

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This looks like something I could really like, is there a discord for this yet?

Hey! Happy to hear you like it!

I 've created a discord server which you can find here: https://discord.gg/29wyzeS
I also have an instagram which you can find here: https://www.instagram.com/byrotwitt/
« Last Edit: Thu, 22 October 2020, 13:17:06 by Rotwitt »

Offline Rotwitt

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I'm surprised how good the Plum looks. Never thought I'd be considering that colour, but here it looks really bold.
Keeping an eye on this one. Would join a discord too.

This looks like something I could really like, is there a discord for this yet?
Second this, will updates mainly be posted here or is there a Discord server?


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I 've just created a discord server which you can find here: https://discord.gg/29wyzeS

I also have an instagram which you can find here: https://www.instagram.com/byrotwitt/
« Last Edit: Thu, 22 October 2020, 13:17:21 by Rotwitt »

Offline asciisii

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Like the design. Unfortunately can't even consider joining without split backspace

Offline Havattack

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Love these thick bezel boards 🥰

Amen! This, the M0110  (modern and vintage) are some of my favorite looking boards.

Offline Casserole

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Those bezels are noiccceee


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geekhack link is invalid

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geekhack link is invalid
Should be fixed now!

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Offline dtywill

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Is there a straight on photo of the side profile?


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Offline 3yatt

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Any updates on this project? Would love for this fantastic idea to come to fruition!

Offline Havattack

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Any updates on this project? Would love for this fantastic idea to come to fruition!

Yup, just join the discord buddy. The links in the OP. (I hate having to sign up for yet another new thing, but just do it. Most of the IC's posted on this site get updated far more regularly on their receptive discord then on geekhack,

Offline AshF

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This looks really interesting and will certainly be keeping my eyes peeled. Super amazing that you have incorporated hot swap with an ISO offering + RGB if required. Excellent work!

Offline Rotwitt

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Any updates on this project? Would love for this fantastic idea to come to fruition!
There’s been a whole lot of progress since the last update including a case prototype! I am currently waiting for the PCB prototype to arrive

Offline Rotwitt

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This looks really interesting and will certainly be keeping my eyes peeled. Super amazing that you have incorporated hot swap with an ISO offering + RGB if required. Excellent work!
Thank you!

Offline Rotwitt

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Update 02/22-2021

Thought I'd give a short and sweet update here today as well:

I've received a couple of pictures of the PCB from the manu and it turns out they made the wrong version.
This means that the whole project will be delayed by at least a few weeks, which sucks pretty badly.

On the bright side I can now show you the design of the PCB, which i hope you like:

262800-0



Bonus pics of the Polygon case Prototype:

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« Last Edit: Mon, 22 February 2021, 13:40:38 by Rotwitt »

Offline StrangPrisoner

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Digging the PCB. Simple and fits the motif. :thumb:

Offline Pach

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Love the aesthetic although I'm personally not a fan of thicc bois

Offline Havattack

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Probably my fav looking keeb ever. I love this thing.

Love those thicc bezels

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Offline Timception

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Looks noice, price?

Offline kdam39

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good looking board. 65% is as low as I usually go but your design choice here makes the board looking very comfortably good.

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I can't wait, but I must.  Awesome Design

Offline PuddingPug

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I told myself no more 65% but dang! This board is beautiful!
« Last Edit: Fri, 26 March 2021, 23:50:31 by PuddingPug »

Offline Techdude594

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This looks fantastic! Big bezels are beautiful! Those new protos are very promising!

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Would love more pictures of the prototype!

Offline Rotwitt

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Would love more pictures of the prototype!

Sure!

265491-0

265493-1

265495-2


Offline Havattack

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Give me that.

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This looks great, love the detailing on the bottom. Loving all these boards recently with thicc bezels.

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Great watching the progress on this.  You really have something here.
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Hope this will push through. Really excited for this

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Offline Rotwitt

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16-04-2021

I ordered the new case prototype Thursday last week so it should be here within the next two weeks.

Here’s a little list with some info on my order:


I ordered new samples of Navy, Green, Plum, black/dark gray and rose gold.
Here’s some of the changes since the first colour samples:


  • Navy: A bit lighter to emphasise the blue colour. Old sample almost looked black.
  • Green: slightly less saturated.
  • Plum: gave it more of a red tint to the colour.
  • Black: slightly lighter colour to achieve something closer to the renders.
  • Rose Gold: more Pink, slightly less champagne.

I also ordered two different kinds of plates: one with relief cuts and one without them(Both types ANSI and ISO). The relief cuts are meant for testing at the moment and might not make it into the final product. Both plate types are in brass


The changes since the first revision includes the following:

  • I adjusted the fits and made the case easier to disassemble
  • Reduced the total front height and slightly lowered the typing angle to 7 degrees
  • It now features seamless sides
  • New engraving on the inside of the case.
  • I ordered the case in the navy colorway this time around.
  • I added som engravings to the plate

Cheers and have a nice weekend!
« Last Edit: Sat, 17 April 2021, 03:37:57 by Rotwitt »

Offline jabe8i

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Why must I be cursed to fork over money to people who design thicc bezel boards

Offline AshF

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Re: [IC] POLYGON 65% - Updated 16-04-2021: Case Revision 2 has been ordered
« Reply #89 on: Fri, 16 April 2021, 06:04:08 »
This looks amazing! Super work.
ISO / Hotswap / Per  Key RGB / looks fantastic / perfect (IMO) blockers separating arrow and keys - this is an instabuy if this goes to GB (fingers crossed - unlimited).

PS. Any yellow colourway?

« Last Edit: Fri, 16 April 2021, 10:59:13 by AshF »

Offline Nascent

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Re: [IC] POLYGON 65% - Updated 16-04-2021: Case Revision 2 has been ordered
« Reply #90 on: Fri, 16 April 2021, 07:20:46 »
Really nice design! Hotswap ISO with gasket mount is not something you see everyday. Will be following closely. Congrats on a fantastic looking board!

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Re: [IC] POLYGON 65% - Updated 16-04-2021: Case Revision 2 has been ordered
« Reply #91 on: Fri, 16 April 2021, 15:34:46 »
This looks amazing! Super work.
ISO / Hotswap / Per  Key RGB / looks fantastic / perfect (IMO) blockers separating arrow and keys - this is an instabuy if this goes to GB (fingers crossed - unlimited).

PS. Any yellow colourway?
Thanks a lot!

I probably won’t introduce any more colours to the currently planned run, but I won’t rule it out in a future run if there’s enough interest!


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Re: [IC] POLYGON 65% - Updated 16-04-2021: Case Revision 2 has been ordered
« Reply #92 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 00:14:47 »
Would flex cuts have an effect on the brass plate?  I'm not sure that's why I am asking.
Great job with the board, I can see you are really dedicated to making it as perfect as possible, truly admirable.

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Re: [IC] POLYGON 65% - Updated 16-04-2021: Case Revision 2 has been ordered
« Reply #93 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 13:09:19 »
Looks awesome (I'm a big fan of the thicc bezels)!!

Offline antsinyourpants

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Re: [IC] POLYGON 65% - Updated 16-04-2021: Case Revision 2 has been ordered
« Reply #94 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 20:49:21 »
Absolutely in love with everything about this board! Very much appreciate your detailed update and I can't wait to hear more about the latest prototypes.

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Re: [IC] POLYGON 65% - Updated 16-04-2021: Case Revision 2 has been ordered
« Reply #95 on: Wed, 21 April 2021, 21:37:09 »
 i have been seeing some old IC's bumped for updates... glad to see this ic is still in the works and not left to wither!
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Re: [IC] POLYGON 65% - Updated 16-04-2021: Case Revision 2 has been ordered
« Reply #96 on: Mon, 07 June 2021, 01:41:04 »
WHERE IS THIS?? I NEEEEEED IT!!

but really hope all is well and I want this real bad.

Offline Rotwitt

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Re: [IC] POLYGON 65% - Updated 16-04-2021: Case Revision 2 has been ordered
« Reply #97 on: Mon, 07 June 2021, 15:12:00 »
Don't worry, the project is still alive! I just made a major update just for you. Thanks for keeping up with this project!

WHERE IS THIS?? I NEEEEEED IT!!

but really hope all is well and I want this real bad.

Offline Neely_12

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Been following for a while, am Im super excited for this. Amazing board you've got here

Offline RoyalOak88

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Really nice design! The fact that it has ISO hotswap is the cherry on top.
Eager for this  ;D