Author Topic: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60 (Read 79246 times)

qluboards · « **Reply #100 on:** Sat, 10 October 2020, 22:26:25 »

Damn this is fire mate. Koen makes the spiciest typing tests.

cabeggar · « **Reply #101 on:** Sat, 10 October 2020, 22:57:07 »

Love how the prototype and typing test can be demonstrated at a very early IC stage! The design looks magnificent! Wish there's HHKB layout though.

shamlessburrito · « **Reply #102 on:** Sat, 10 October 2020, 22:57:32 »

god this makes me soooo moist

fabijolo · « **Reply #103 on:** Sat, 10 October 2020, 23:52:41 »

What a beauty!
Seriously, such a wonderful board, great job

ljyel · « **Reply #104 on:** Sun, 11 October 2020, 01:25:32 »

The back doesn't look fluid because of the difference in the brass weight and ss accent piece but for some reason.... I dig it. interesting design and influence from the 959. Hope you don't get screwed over by porsche design or anything like that. gl!

Solotov · « **Reply #105 on:** Sun, 11 October 2020, 06:28:01 »

Hope I can get one

gilbert · « **Reply #106 on:** Sun, 11 October 2020, 07:25:33 »

Ja3_420 · « **Reply #107 on:** Sun, 11 October 2020, 12:56:21 »

holysht_itschris · « **Reply #108 on:** Sun, 11 October 2020, 18:09:06 »

Absolutely stunning. LOVE it

mongoose27 · « **Reply #109 on:** Sun, 11 October 2020, 18:37:31 »

Here's my credit card, please send keyboard.

limitz · « **Reply #110 on:** Sun, 11 October 2020, 19:12:08 »

Count me in

Really_Just_AE · « **Reply #111 on:** Sun, 11 October 2020, 20:11:10 »

Good lord, these curves are something else. Take my money, I beg

vegs · « **Reply #112 on:** Mon, 12 October 2020, 07:06:31 »

ISO

gunchi · « **Reply #113 on:** Mon, 12 October 2020, 13:44:47 »

Fantastic work - board looks beautiful.

Sent from my Toyota AE86

ramnes · « **Reply #114 on:** Thu, 15 October 2020, 10:50:42 »

interested

zoo · « **Reply #115 on:** Thu, 15 October 2020, 15:04:44 »

Very nice!

Makish · « **Reply #116 on:** Thu, 15 October 2020, 15:07:35 »

i simp

caronte0 · « **Reply #117 on:** Fri, 23 October 2020, 05:49:58 »

Stunning case, probably top 3 most beutiful 60%. i really hope that i can get one

are the plate files going to be released once the gb is completed?

azzipa · « **Reply #118 on:** Fri, 23 October 2020, 10:12:32 »

Following... partly so I can see how insanely expensive this is going to be. Beautiful.

Cahuib23 · « **Reply #119 on:** Fri, 23 October 2020, 14:53:15 »

Wow... really loving the mirror on the back and the whole aesthetic of this board

lewisflude · « **Reply #120 on:** Tue, 03 November 2020, 05:45:15 »

There will be a public group buy happening on December 1st 2020 for Dalco 959 Mini.

The sale will be held with Monokei and will ship internationally. You will be able to enter a raffle for a spot in the public group buy.

20 units will be made available. Pricing starts at $650 for a Dalco 959 Mini keyboard kit.

All boards will be silver with included red aluminium plate. WK/WKL and ANSI/ISO options will be available. Extra PCBs, aluminium plates and polycarbonate plates will be available.

hayt · « **Reply #121 on:** Tue, 03 November 2020, 06:05:13 »

Quote from: lewisflude on Tue, 03 November 2020, 05:45:15

There will be a public group buy happening on December 1st 2020 for Dalco 959 Mini.

The sale will be held with Monokei and will ship internationally. You will be able to enter a raffle for a spot in the public group buy.

20 units will be made available. Pricing starts at $650 for a Dalco 959 Mini keyboard kit.

All boards will be silver with included red aluminium plate. WK/WKL and ANSI/ISO options will be available. Extra PCBs, aluminium plates and polycarbonate plates will be available.

Nice

hyppialonso · « **Reply #122 on:** Tue, 03 November 2020, 07:30:14 »

20 units... going to try my luck

datfroyodoe · « **Reply #123 on:** Tue, 03 November 2020, 07:33:25 »

ne wkl renders avail

KingOfMemes · « **Reply #124 on:** Tue, 03 November 2020, 07:38:03 »

Quote from: lewisflude on Tue, 03 November 2020, 05:45:15

There will be a public group buy happening on December 1st 2020 for Dalco 959 Mini.

The sale will be held with Monokei and will ship internationally. You will be able to enter a raffle for a spot in the public group buy.

20 units will be made available. Pricing starts at $650 for a Dalco 959 Mini keyboard kit.

All boards will be silver with included red aluminium plate. WK/WKL and ANSI/ISO options will be available. Extra PCBs, aluminium plates and polycarbonate plates will be available.

Excellent

yui_ · « **Reply #125 on:** Tue, 03 November 2020, 10:10:13 »

Quote from: lewisflude on Tue, 03 November 2020, 05:45:15

There will be a public group buy happening on December 1st 2020 for Dalco 959 Mini.

The sale will be held with Monokei and will ship internationally. You will be able to enter a raffle for a spot in the public group buy.

20 units will be made available. Pricing starts at $650 for a Dalco 959 Mini keyboard kit.

All boards will be silver with included red aluminium plate. WK/WKL and ANSI/ISO options will be available. Extra PCBs, aluminium plates and polycarbonate plates will be available.

Nice

finalarcadia · « **Reply #126 on:** Tue, 03 November 2020, 11:10:52 »

ready for that .05 % chance

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Auxo · « **Reply #127 on:** Tue, 03 November 2020, 11:49:56 »

azzipa · « **Reply #128 on:** Tue, 03 November 2020, 17:01:47 »

I so appreciate the artistry of this keyboard. I so wish I didn't care about paying my mortgage.

Quote from: azzipa on Fri, 23 October 2020, 10:12:32

Following... partly so I can see how insanely expensive this is going to be. Beautiful.

I'm so gonna go chase something else... and your chances just moved up to 0.06%

Quote from: finalarcadia on Tue, 03 November 2020, 11:10:52

ready for that .05 % chance

obeisa · « **Reply #129 on:** Sun, 08 November 2020, 20:57:52 »

The OP did not fulfill multiple orders from his earlier groupbuys for filco plates/foam. The GB began in Jan 2020; it's been so long I don't actually remember when the estimated fulfillment time is, but it's way past due. When we asked him, he would say everything is ready for shipping, but follow that with radio silence. After awhile, he just stopped responding completely.

He also seemed to have abandoned his older discord (not the one posted in this thread).

ullr · « **Reply #130 on:** Sun, 08 November 2020, 21:06:42 »

talk about... a hell of a score

*rimshot*

santela · « **Reply #131 on:** Mon, 09 November 2020, 07:24:51 »

Quote from: obeisa on Sun, 08 November 2020, 20:57:52

The OP did not fulfill multiple orders from his earlier groupbuys for filco plates/foam. The GB began in Jan 2020; it's been so long I don't actually remember when the estimated fulfillment time is, but it's way past due. When we asked him, he would say everything is ready for shipping, but follow that with radio silence. After awhile, he just stopped responding completely.

He also seemed to have abandoned his older discord (not the one posted in this thread).

Yikes, can the OP care to respond?

yukitoki · « **Reply #132 on:** Mon, 09 November 2020, 08:28:45 »

Quote from: santela on Mon, 09 November 2020, 07:24:51

Quote from: obeisa on Sun, 08 November 2020, 20:57:52
The OP did not fulfill multiple orders from his earlier groupbuys for filco plates/foam. The GB began in Jan 2020; it's been so long I don't actually remember when the estimated fulfillment time is, but it's way past due. When we asked him, he would say everything is ready for shipping, but follow that with radio silence. After awhile, he just stopped responding completely.

He also seemed to have abandoned his older discord (not the one posted in this thread).

Yikes, can the OP care to respond?

"radio silence"

DALExSNAIL · « **Reply #133 on:** Tue, 10 November 2020, 10:34:11 »

Quote from: obeisa on Sun, 08 November 2020, 20:57:52

The OP did not fulfill multiple orders from his earlier groupbuys for filco plates/foam. The GB began in Jan 2020; it's been so long I don't actually remember when the estimated fulfillment time is, but it's way past due. When we asked him, he would say everything is ready for shipping, but follow that with radio silence. After awhile, he just stopped responding completely.

He also seemed to have abandoned his older discord (not the one posted in this thread).

This project had 3 international orders left to ship that admittedly went off of my radar. I've since shipped these out today with extras, and I've waived the shipping fees.

basedRNC · « **Reply #134 on:** Tue, 10 November 2020, 10:45:36 »

Quote from: DALExSNAIL on Tue, 10 November 2020, 10:34:11

Quote from: obeisa on Sun, 08 November 2020, 20:57:52
The OP did not fulfill multiple orders from his earlier groupbuys for filco plates/foam. The GB began in Jan 2020; it's been so long I don't actually remember when the estimated fulfillment time is, but it's way past due. When we asked him, he would say everything is ready for shipping, but follow that with radio silence. After awhile, he just stopped responding completely.

He also seemed to have abandoned his older discord (not the one posted in this thread).

This project had 3 international orders left to ship that admittedly went off of my radar. I've since shipped these out today with extras, and I've waived the shipping fees.

iamtootallforthis · « **Reply #135 on:** Tue, 10 November 2020, 11:17:30 »

Let's keep it on topic from here on out. I can understand voicing concern but OP has responded to the concern.

limitz · « **Reply #136 on:** Thu, 12 November 2020, 14:24:26 »

Absolutely love the polished and curved back. Looks very smooth and slick.

dRnRcRr · « **Reply #137 on:** Sun, 15 November 2020, 16:34:55 »

Clean

azzipa · « **Reply #138 on:** Sun, 15 November 2020, 20:17:21 »

vroom

kk73715 · « **Reply #139 on:** Tue, 17 November 2020, 08:38:14 »

I like the side profile and the accented bottom profile!

Will there be any photos of the internals?

naasfu · « **Reply #140 on:** Wed, 18 November 2020, 23:46:10 »

FilthyMike720 · « **Reply #141 on:** Thu, 19 November 2020, 00:27:52 »

Wow this thing is beautiful, an absolute Busta.

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Arcitan · « **Reply #142 on:** Mon, 23 November 2020, 08:27:07 »

vrooooooom

Itsoktolikemxbrown · « **Reply #143 on:** Tue, 01 December 2020, 04:13:58 »

It’s missing the iconic integrated spoiler. I hear the spoiler adds 50wpm to your typing speeds.

Quote from: DALExSNAIL on Thu, 08 October 2020, 20:22:47

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I'm happy to finally present the Dalco 959 Mini:
A High-end Porsche 959 inspired 60

We've worked to capture the brilliant industrial aesthetic of the Porche 959, while staying true to the iconic simplicity of keyboard designers before us.
The side profile is inspired by the elegant curves of the 959, bringing elements of this classic style into a modern keyboard.
The weight and rear accent are exaggerated but tasteful, scratching that itch for more brass and steel most of us have. We hope you enjoy!

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Brand: Dalco
Design: Hand Engineering x Dalesnail
Series: 959
Model: Mini

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• 2 build options: O-ring gasket or top mount
• Colors: Silver w/ Red plate.
• Materials: Anodized aluminum body, Large internal brass weight, Polished Stainless steel accent weight
• Typing Angle: 7deg
• Front Height: 17.6mm
• Layout: Tsangan or WKL (w/ only split backspace and split right shift options), Semi-Fixed ISO option
• 1950g weight unbuilt
• Custom PCB and Daughterboard by Hiney

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Price: $650

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Typing Video by Koenromers

Plate: Aluminium
Sound dampening: 1mm neoprene foam
Switches: H1 (TX films, SPRiT 60g Slow springs)
Lube: Krytox 205g0 (springs with Krytox 106)
Stabilisers: OG Cherry clip-in with Everglide wires (lubed with Krytox 205g0)
Keycaps: CRP Desko R2
Mount: Gasket

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Beautiful photos by the wonderful Koenromers
Follow and support him here:
Instagram | Youtube

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1. Whats up with the naming scheme?

The naming is structured like so:
Brand: Dalco
Series: 959
Model: Mini

So to clarify, the board is named "Mini", and is part of the 959 series.

1. Does this mean the 959 series will have other layouts in the future?
Yes.

2. What colour options will there be?
Silver w/ Red plate.

3. Do you have a discord?
Yes: Join here!

4. How many units will there be?
TBD - Join our discord for this information sooner.

5. Will you consider other color options?
No.

6. HHKB?
Not this time.............

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DALCO
Instagram | Discord

Dalesnail
Instagram

Lewisflude / Hand Engineering
Instagram

For more frequent updates, Please join the discord!

andrewregal · « **Reply #144 on:** Tue, 01 December 2020, 12:48:33 »

Just wanted to say this is a very gorgeous board! I unfortunately can't use 60% but I wish everyone who's going for this luck!

Also to the person who posted before me, please edit your message so it doesn't quote the whole original post.

paperassgasket · « **Reply #145 on:** Wed, 02 December 2020, 12:08:57 »

Grats to all the winners.
I can't wait to see this board out on the streets.

SirKhamenman · « **Reply #146 on:** Wed, 02 December 2020, 13:43:09 »

Is it already finished? I thought it's not even started yet? 🤔

pixelpusher · « **Reply #147 on:** Wed, 02 December 2020, 14:11:30 »

Quote from: SirKhamenman on Wed, 02 December 2020, 13:43:09

Is it already finished? I thought it's not even started yet? 🤔

Yes. Not quite sure why no one updated the thread here, but the limited Group Buy raffle on the Koi Raffle system happened last night. Hundreds of entries with 50 boards available. All invoices have been sent out.

It's unfortunate, but the demand for keyboards now has changed the game. If you're really interested in a board, you will most likely need to join the discord server of the group buy runner and stay up to date there. There's too much going on now for some of these things to stay updated across multiple platforms. When that happens, it's generally the faster moving platform like discord that wins out. I'm not saying that's good or bad. It's just the way things are currently.

SirKhamenman · « **Reply #148 on:** Wed, 02 December 2020, 14:22:49 »

Thanks for the explanation. Yeah, I can totally see that. There are several discord channels that I join and indeed the flow of information is just way way faster there. Well, it is what it is, it is unfortunate that I could not even join the raffle, but it also means my wallet is not getting lighter (for now).

Enjoy for all winners out there! My quest for a 60% endgame continues

Quote from: pixelpusher on Wed, 02 December 2020, 14:11:30

Quote from: SirKhamenman on Wed, 02 December 2020, 13:43:09
Is it already finished? I thought it's not even started yet? 🤔

Yes. Not quite sure why no one updated the thread here, but the limited Group Buy raffle on the Koi Raffle system happened last night. Hundreds of entries with 50 boards available. All invoices have been sent out.

It's unfortunate, but the demand for keyboards now has changed the game. If you're really interested in a board, you will most likely need to join the discord server of the group buy runner and stay up to date there. There's too much going on now for some of these things to stay updated across multiple platforms. When that happens, it's generally the faster moving platform like discord that wins out. I'm not saying that's good or bad. It's just the way things are currently.

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Author Topic: [IC] DALCO 959 Mini | A High-end 60 (Read 79246 times)