[IC] 45-ATS Keyboard - Shipping

[Zacharius]

Love having arrow keys on a 40-45% keyboard. Hope this makes GB.

Willing to bet it will Runner is just busy with other stuff. Just keep an eye out for updates and I'm sure more news will happen soon™

[d4vid4f]

Really interested in this keyboard!

[Abec13]

Hello everyone, I have put in for prototype PCBs and 3D print cases. Looking to be about 2 weeks before all of that gets in. Then some adjustments can be made followed by a further prototype with aluminum.

Things that are in stone and changes I made:
Ortho option for this board is being dropped. Maybe next time.
Some plate mount positions have been moved.
Corners are a bit more rounded, and the front height will be shorter, around 17mm if all works out.
Rotary encoder footprint added to top part of right column. (Can be MX switch or encoder available on all pcbs)
For the layout, the 225-275 spacebars have been flipped to be 275-225 to center the space bars around GH
QMK


Things to note:
I will not have ballpark price and color options until aluminum protos are put in for.
As of right now, looking to be a buy of 50 slots with a variety of methods to procure spots. Similar to Bauer group buy.
There will be future rounds.

If you can manage it, try to find a way into the 40s discord. Updates and chat about this board all happen there.

[Zacharius]

god bless

[Mcnos]

That's a cute board

[trabbit]

The render looks so real... Love the layout!

[FSund]

I'm pretty sad the ortho option is going away, which was the main reason I was interested in this board.
Well, I guess I can always make my own handwired version out of lasercut acrylic.

[MikeTheTiger]

Hello everyone, I have put in for prototype PCBs and 3D print cases. Looking to be about 2 weeks before all of that gets in. Then some adjustments can be made followed by a further prototype with aluminum.

Things that are in stone and changes I made:
Ortho option for this board is being dropped. Maybe next time.
Some plate mount positions have been moved.
Corners are a bit more rounded, and the front height will be shorter, around 17mm if all works out.
Rotary encoder footprint added to top part of right column. (Can be MX switch or encoder available on all pcbs)
For the layout, the 225-275 spacebars have been flipped to be 275-225 to center the space bars around GH
QMK


Things to note:
I will not have ballpark price and color options until aluminum protos are put in for.
As of right now, looking to be a buy of 50 slots with a variety of methods to procure spots. Similar to Bauer group buy.
There will be future rounds.

If you can manage it, try to find a way into the 40s discord. Updates and chat about this board all happen there.

[Jairuslul]

can someone send a link to the 40s discord server?

[Visionaire]

can someone send a link to the 40s discord server?

https://discord.gg/7pKmzfE

[Nigolski]

damn, this is nice

[Popopro]

Nicest looking 40-ish% board i've seen.

[Jairuslul]

Is it my discord or does the 40s server only have a verification channel

[Visionaire]

Is it my discord or does the 40s server only have a verification channel

Just follow the verification and it opens all the channels

[Jairuslul]

Is it my discord or does the 40s server only have a verification channel

Just follow the verification and it opens all the channels

thanks

[Abec13]

I'm pretty sad the ortho option is going away, which was the main reason I was interested in this board.
Well, I guess I can always make my own handwired version out of lasercut acrylic.

Sorry about that. The interest in ortho was not lacking by any means but for the sake of progression in this project, it's being ditched. Perhaps in future rounds. Check out the Sexyback by Ziptype, or The Ave by The Royal. Both solid options.

[delet_d]

Excited for this layout! Probably the only 40/45% layout I actually like. Beautiful renders!

[emel]

if this gets e-white i am definitely joining

[funderburker]

Renders are so good!

Wish you the best with a successful GB!

[NoxNoxNox]

This is a 40% layout I can really get behind. Looks really slick too.  I'll def buy in when it goes to GB.

[dingusxmcgee]

REALLY hoping for White

[HoodrowThrillson]

[ryaneezy]

Excited for this! Can't wait for this keeb

[Rensuya]

Scrap what you got, add 5%, a column, and I'm in  )

[Abec13]

Scrap what you got, add 5%, a column, and I'm in  )

No.

[Rensuya]

Scrap what you got, add 5%, a column, and I'm in  )

No.

Fair.

[NathanAlphaMan]

Think this is my favorite layout I've come across in a while. Will be in on one of these for sure, need to have my trigger finger ready for when it drops 

[Visionaire]

Scrap what you got, add 5%, a column, and I'm in  )

No.

Fair.

Quality debate. 9/10 would read again.

[Knobby]

Do you have a projected date estimated for when the GB would open?

[Abec13]

Do you have a projected date estimated for when the GB would open?

Not super particular. Hoping later November right now. The prototype PCBs are currently under production. once those are in I can make sure it all fits away in the 3D print case I have in hand then I can order Aluminum prototypes. While those are being made I will be working on GB logistics, determining final colors, etc. Please join the 40s discord to discuss further as things come in. We talk there frequently about this.

[Abec13]

PCBs have been received and are functioning and fitted to 3D print case.

Aluminum protos have been ordered. Should be 16 days lead time and shipping to see those in.

[noteveneric]

I'm absolutely in! There is adequate space to substitute Rshift for ?/, correct? Sidenote: what size is that shift? Like 1.10u? Looks far too small for a 1.25u.

[Abec13]

I'm absolutely in! There is adequate space to substitute Rshift for ?/, correct? Sidenote: what size is that shift? Like 1.10u? Looks far too small for a 1.25u.

It's a 1.25, please reference it to the size of the other 1.25's on the bottom row.

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Now that I have a great keyboard at home, I can’t use my MacBook Pro’s built in keyboard anymore. I’m ruined. I need something like the 45-ATS in my travel bag. Hope the prototypes look nice!

Any chance of opening up Google form responses for editing? I must’ve submitted a response a while back, but my preferences have changed.

Also, what are the board’s proposed dimensions, including angle?

[Abec13]

Now that I have a great keyboard at home, I can’t use my MacBook Pro’s built in keyboard anymore. I’m ruined. I need something like the 45-ATS in my travel bag. Hope the prototypes look nice!

Any chance of opening up Google form responses for editing? I must’ve submitted a response a while back, but my preferences have changed.

Also, what are the board’s proposed dimensions, including angle?

I hope so too, they should be in end of next week if everything in on schedule.

Dimensions for this is 90mm x 288mm.

I have opened the forum for editing.

The angle is 6 degrees found in the IC header.

[TheOnlyBadMax]

Now that I have a great keyboard at home, I can’t use my MacBook Pro’s built in keyboard anymore. I’m ruined. I need something like the 45-ATS in my travel bag. Hope the prototypes look nice!

Any chance of opening up Google form responses for editing? I must’ve submitted a response a while back, but my preferences have changed.

Also, what are the board’s proposed dimensions, including angle?

I hope so too, they should be in end of next week if everything in on schedule.

Dimensions for this is 90mm x 288mm.

I have opened the forum for editing.

The angle is 6 degrees found in the IC header.

Whats the forum you guys talking about?

[Abec13]

Now that I have a great keyboard at home, I can’t use my MacBook Pro’s built in keyboard anymore. I’m ruined. I need something like the 45-ATS in my travel bag. Hope the prototypes look nice!

Any chance of opening up Google form responses for editing? I must’ve submitted a response a while back, but my preferences have changed.

Also, what are the board’s proposed dimensions, including angle?

I hope so too, they should be in end of next week if everything in on schedule.

Dimensions for this is 90mm x 288mm.

I have opened the forum for editing.

The angle is 6 degrees found in the IC header.

Whats the forum you guys talking about?

It's in very large text in the original post.

VOTE AGAIN FOR COLORS HERE (BECAUSE I NEED EMAILS OOPS):
Interest Check Google Form

[TheOnlyBadMax]

Now that I have a great keyboard at home, I can’t use my MacBook Pro’s built in keyboard anymore. I’m ruined. I need something like the 45-ATS in my travel bag. Hope the prototypes look nice!

Any chance of opening up Google form responses for editing? I must’ve submitted a response a while back, but my preferences have changed.

Also, what are the board’s proposed dimensions, including angle?

I hope so too, they should be in end of next week if everything in on schedule.

Dimensions for this is 90mm x 288mm.

I have opened the forum for editing.

The angle is 6 degrees found in the IC header.

Whats the forum you guys talking about?

It's in very large text in the original post.

VOTE AGAIN FOR COLORS HERE (BECAUSE I NEED EMAILS OOPS):
Interest Check Google Form

Do you have any plan about how much this will cost? m65-b is too damn expensive. Btw I really like your design.

[eniigma]

Now that I have a great keyboard at home, I can’t use my MacBook Pro’s built in keyboard anymore. I’m ruined. I need something like the 45-ATS in my travel bag. Hope the prototypes look nice!

Any chance of opening up Google form responses for editing? I must’ve submitted a response a while back, but my preferences have changed.

Also, what are the board’s proposed dimensions, including angle?

I hope so too, they should be in end of next week if everything in on schedule.

Dimensions for this is 90mm x 288mm.

I have opened the forum for editing.

The angle is 6 degrees found in the IC header.

Whats the forum you guys talking about?

It's in very large text in the original post.

VOTE AGAIN FOR COLORS HERE (BECAUSE I NEED EMAILS OOPS):
Interest Check Google Form

Do you have any plan about how much this will cost? m65-b is too damn expensive. Btw I really like your design.

not trying to be rude or anything but this is likely to be around the same if not higher price point, since this is a limited run while Rama is mass produced.

[TheOnlyBadMax]

Now that I have a great keyboard at home, I can’t use my MacBook Pro’s built in keyboard anymore. I’m ruined. I need something like the 45-ATS in my travel bag. Hope the prototypes look nice!

Any chance of opening up Google form responses for editing? I must’ve submitted a response a while back, but my preferences have changed.

Also, what are the board’s proposed dimensions, including angle?

I hope so too, they should be in end of next week if everything in on schedule.

Dimensions for this is 90mm x 288mm.

I have opened the forum for editing.

The angle is 6 degrees found in the IC header.

Whats the forum you guys talking about?

It's in very large text in the original post.

VOTE AGAIN FOR COLORS HERE (BECAUSE I NEED EMAILS OOPS):
Interest Check Google Form

Do you have any plan about how much this will cost? m65-b is too damn expensive. Btw I really like your design.

not trying to be rude or anything but this is likely to be around the same if not higher price point, since this is a limited run while Rama is mass produced.

this hobby really cost a lot of money :/

[InvidiousIgnoramus]

Now that I have a great keyboard at home, I can’t use my MacBook Pro’s built in keyboard anymore. I’m ruined. I need something like the 45-ATS in my travel bag. Hope the prototypes look nice!

Any chance of opening up Google form responses for editing? I must’ve submitted a response a while back, but my preferences have changed.

Also, what are the board’s proposed dimensions, including angle?

I hope so too, they should be in end of next week if everything in on schedule.

Dimensions for this is 90mm x 288mm.

I have opened the forum for editing.

The angle is 6 degrees found in the IC header.

Whats the forum you guys talking about?

It's in very large text in the original post.

VOTE AGAIN FOR COLORS HERE (BECAUSE I NEED EMAILS OOPS):
Interest Check Google Form

Do you have any plan about how much this will cost? m65-b is too damn expensive. Btw I really like your design.

I'm afraid you might be in the wrong hobby if cost is a major concern, friend.

[TheOnlyBadMax]

Now that I have a great keyboard at home, I can’t use my MacBook Pro’s built in keyboard anymore. I’m ruined. I need something like the 45-ATS in my travel bag. Hope the prototypes look nice!

Any chance of opening up Google form responses for editing? I must’ve submitted a response a while back, but my preferences have changed.

Also, what are the board’s proposed dimensions, including angle?

I hope so too, they should be in end of next week if everything in on schedule.

Dimensions for this is 90mm x 288mm.

I have opened the forum for editing.

The angle is 6 degrees found in the IC header.

Whats the forum you guys talking about?

It's in very large text in the original post.

VOTE AGAIN FOR COLORS HERE (BECAUSE I NEED EMAILS OOPS):
Interest Check Google Form

Do you have any plan about how much this will cost? m65-b is too damn expensive. Btw I really like your design.

I'm afraid you might be in the wrong hobby if cost is a major concern, friend.

well, your right.

[Abec13]

not trying to be rude or anything but this is likely to be around the same if not higher price point, since this is a limited run while Rama is mass produced.

Unlikely. Rama's design is much more complex than this requiring many more variations in materials with money invested in many of parts of what make Rama.. Rama. For instance, take a look at the Neuron GB:

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102681.0

Before shipping was marked at $230.

I can't say anything right now as to the price of the 45-ATS but i can guarantee that it won't be $380 like the M65-B. We should know numbers about the 45-ATS after I find protos to be acceptable and can have a chat about numbers with the factory.

[TheOnlyBadMax]

not trying to be rude or anything but this is likely to be around the same if not higher price point, since this is a limited run while Rama is mass produced.

Unlikely. Rama's design is much more complex than this requiring many more variations in materials with money invested in many of parts of what make Rama.. Rama. For instance, take a look at the Neuron GB:

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102681.0

Before shipping was marked at $230.

I can't say anything right now as to the price of the 45-ATS but i can guarantee that it won't be $380 like the M65-B. We should know numbers about the 45-ATS after I find protos to be acceptable and can have a chat about numbers with the factory.

ayy, that's all right

[glances]

In for one 100%.

[PocketAces]

I want one.


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[Ld1993]

Would love to get one of these. Your design is tasty af 

[V0X3L]

I never used something smaller than a full size mk but THIS looks bananas!!!
I love it.

[bananasplit_00]

Made an account on here just to say i am very exited and interested in at least the PCB. Money isnt super free so idk about the case but if you provide some STLs that can always be printed

Really love the layout, its like a baby 1800 😍

[Steezy]

I am so excited for this keyboard! Keep us posted!