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r00dy:
Paragon - A 75% Gasket Mount with a Rotary Encoder

by r00dy, jr2417, and Keebwerk. Please join our Discord to stay up to date with updates. You can find the same information on our documentation site with Build Notes along with Plate and PCB Files.



Design

Our intent was to design a seamless, substantial, and symmetrical 75% with a rotary encoder. The weight pays homage to our roots with the San Francisco skyline. After 1.5 years, we're happy to bring this to the groupbuy stage.






Case Specifications

* Typing Angle: 7 degrees
* Mounting Style: Poron and Silicone Gasket Mount, Plate and Case Foam included
* Colors: E-White, Black, Deep Navy, Gunmetal, Purple
* Plate Options: 1.5 mm Aluminum, 1.5 mm PC
* PCB Options: Hotswap, Soldering, designed by jtallbean
* Weight and Knob Options: Brass with a Gold or Silver PVD




PCB Options

* The Hotswap PCB supports the following:
* Normal and Stepped Caps Lock
* Normal and Split Backspace
* Bottom Row: 1.25u 1.25u 1.25u 6.25u 1.5u 1.5u
* Bottom Row: 1.5u 1.5u 7u 1.5u 1.5u

* The Soldering PCB supports the following:
* Normal and Stepped Caps Lock
* Normal and Split Backspace
* Split Spacebar Bottom Row: 1.25u 1.25u 1.25u 2.25u 1.25u 2.75u 1.5u 1.5u
* Bottom Row: 1.25u 1.25u 1.25u 6.25u 1.5u 1.5u




GroupBuy Information

* Vendors, Quantity, and Opening Times
* US: Vala Supply: 300 units, opens 10 AM PST on January 8th
* Canada: Deskhero: 75 units, opens 9 AM PST on January 7th
* EU: Candykeys: 75 units, opens 7 PM GMT +2:00 on January 8th
* Asia: iLumkb: 75 units, opens 4 PM SGT on January 9th
* Oceania: DailyClack: 50 units opens 11 AM AEDT on January 8th
* Format: First Come First Served
* End Date: January 31st
* Total Quantity: 575 units
* MOQ: 250 units
* ETA: 9 Months (November 2022)




Configurations and Pricing

* Base Kit ($480 USD) will include and allow you to select from the following:
* Color Options:
* EWhite
* Black
* Deep Navy
* Gunmetal
* Purple
* Weight and Knob PVD Options:
* Gold
* Silver
* Note: The knob and weight will match in the base configuration
* Plate Options:
* Aluminum
* Polycarbonate
* PCB Options:
* Hotswap
* Solder
* Plate and Case Foam
* Poron Gaskets
* Necessary Hardware

* Extras Pricing in USD (regional pricing will vary slightly):
* Extra Hotswap PCB - $45.00
* Extra Solder PCB   - $39.00
* Extra Daughterboard - $9.00
* Foam Set (not inc. Gaskets) - $15.00
* Screw Set (all Paragon Screws) - $5.00
* Poron Gasket Set   - $9.00
* Silicone Gasket Set - $9.00
* Silicone Feet - $5.00
* PC Plate   - $29.00
* Alu Plate - $39.00
* Brass Knob Gold PVD - $40.00
* Brass Knob Silver PVD - $40.00
* Brass Weight Gold PVD - $110.00
* Brass Weight Silver PVD - $110.00

* KeyLabs Artisan Knobs (Electroplated Aluminum):
* Nickel with Purple Resin: $55
* Nickel with Grey Resin: $55
* Gunmetal with Blue Resin: $55
* Gunmetal with Grey Resin: $55
* Note: The copper knobs will be offered directly through KeyLabs (not vendors)


Sound Test

Alexotos built the Paragon on Stream. You can view the full vod on twitch and I've linked the soundest below:







Acknowledgements

We would like to thank BirgusLatro, David, Julien, and jtallbean for their contributions to this project. None of this would have been possible without them.

Meepergon:
Extremely excited for this group buy. Got the chance to handle the 3rd proto and it was incredible!

mcheddadi:
Oh that's hot! those thick bezels, yesss please!

waylaidwanderer:
Glad to see this is finally happening! In for at least 2 units :)

Xherion:
Woohoo, finally!

A great way to start the year, with the most anticipated 75% GB.

Very excited. Good luck, all!

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