Seems like a nicer candybar with more layout options, I like it. Left numpad option would definitely get me interested in one.I'll second the left numpad
Plate mounting is a little unusual as well. Unlike tray mount plate screws into the case instead of PCB.
Plate mounting is a little unusual as well. Unlike tray mount plate screws into the case instead of PCB.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that just bottom mount?
Man. Now I'm just imagining this case but with 2 separate PCBs and a daughter board so you can make it left or right numpad...
You mean add the split PCB? That would definitely make this an awesomely unique keeb. I just got excited with how configurable the base layout was now, and thought it'd be cool if it was also southpaw configurable.Man. Now I'm just imagining this case but with 2 separate PCBs and a daughter board so you can make it left or right numpad...
Let's look at IC. If there will be a lot of people on the left nampad. Let's do this with this GB. I planned to develop a little later
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/WdYmnhY.png)
Hello,
This is a prototype of the 60% Hot-swap keyboard with a pretty non-standard layout.
I first saw this layout in the CandyBar keyboard then I had an idea of doing something similar while adding a split spacebar
and adding a possibility to cut the numpad out (leaving only numerics, instead of alphas — it might be helpful for languages
with alphabets larger than standard English).
PCB was developed by KgOfHedgehogs and myself. Plate mounting is a little unusual as well. Unlike tray mount plate screws into the case instead of PCB.
There is a possibility to move case stand-offs to allow different layouts like left numpad (Beta) or ortholinear (Gamma) in the future.
The case is made out of CNC machined 7075 aluminum coated with Cerakote (prototype uses Cobalt H-112 color). Made in EU.
The typing degree is 6°. Universal Black POM plate (prototype has a stainless steel plate). Plastic LED Light Guide Pipe.
Alpha 58/62 MX Hot-Swap PCB Type-C Rev 1.0 (prototype has Rev 0.1). USB-C connection. Atmega 32u4. PCB protected from ESD with USBLC6-2SC6 chip. QMK Firmware. Kailh Hotswap sockets.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/fK0vBLf.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/zqy1aiW.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/yXmoglt.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ilhHe7t.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/B4j2VCz.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/vBiAZm1.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MFLtgDS.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/riW54IQ.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/r0rAwoU.png)
LED indicator modes are as follows: Num Lock ON — RGB. Num Lock OFF — Blue. Caps Lock ON — Red.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/WLtdqU6.gif)
The total MOQ is 50. MOQ for each color is 10. You will be able to select a color in the IC form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17DFWghNsVKcxYEYmY0ga2phx48TVzHr4h-JB0C8fbzE (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17DFWghNsVKcxYEYmY0ga2phx48TVzHr4h-JB0C8fbzE)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/OVqCKCT.png)
Price estimate is $250 plus shipping (TBD before the GB).
The current target timeline is to open in the second half of February. Shipping should then take place in June.
The case is designed for three options PCB
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/WdYmnhY.png)
Hello,
This is a prototype of the 60% Hot-swap keyboard with a pretty non-standard layout.
I first saw this layout in the CandyBar keyboard then I had an idea of doing something similar while adding a split spacebar
and adding a possibility to cut the numpad out (leaving only numerics, instead of alphas — it might be helpful for languages
with alphabets larger than standard English).
PCB was developed by KgOfHedgehogs and myself. Plate mounting is a little unusual as well. Unlike tray mount plate screws into the case instead of PCB.
There is a possibility to move case stand-offs to allow different layouts like left numpad (Beta) or ortholinear (Gamma) in the future.
The case is made out of CNC machined 7075 aluminum coated with Cerakote (prototype uses Cobalt H-112 color). Made in EU.
The typing degree is 6°. Universal Black POM plate (prototype has a stainless steel plate). Plastic LED Light Guide Pipe.
Alpha 58/62 MX Hot-Swap PCB Type-C Rev 1.0 (prototype has Rev 0.1). USB-C connection. Atmega 32u4. PCB protected from ESD with USBLC6-2SC6 chip. QMK Firmware. Kailh Hotswap sockets.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/fK0vBLf.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/zqy1aiW.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/yXmoglt.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ilhHe7t.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/B4j2VCz.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/vBiAZm1.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MFLtgDS.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/riW54IQ.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/r0rAwoU.png)
LED indicator modes are as follows: Num Lock ON — RGB. Num Lock OFF — Blue. Caps Lock ON — Red.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/WLtdqU6.gif)
The total MOQ is 50. MOQ for each color is 10. You will be able to select a color in the IC form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17DFWghNsVKcxYEYmY0ga2phx48TVzHr4h-JB0C8fbzE (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17DFWghNsVKcxYEYmY0ga2phx48TVzHr4h-JB0C8fbzE)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/OVqCKCT.png)
Price estimate is $250 plus shipping (TBD before the GB).
The current target timeline is to open in the second half of February. Shipping should then take place in June.
You're going to end up having more demand than supply
This keyboard is hype! MOQ 50 FCFS. Bless up, baby
This keyboard is hype! MOQ 50 FCFS. Bless up, baby
What is the hype? With this PCB, everything is ready for production at this price and MOQ.
^^^^ this, as in, I/we are 'hyped up and excited' for this keyboardThis keyboard is hype! MOQ 50 FCFS. Bless up, baby
What is the hype? With this PCB, everything is ready for production at this price and MOQ.
He/She meant it as a good thing. As in excitement. Not hype as in exaggerated.
Is that right Shift 1.25U? Also, will the PCB support screw-mounted stabilizers?
The board looks great, by the way. And thank you for making it hotswap! From what I've seen, most interesting boards seem to be solder-only. I'm pretty new to the enthusiast side of things, though, so I was probably just late to the party for some good ones.
This is cute. Not sure how I feel about losing the dedicated math keys on the numpad.
What's the size of the case?
it's a really cool concept, I'm interested but I'm not sure which layout I would find perfect... is it possible to add support for a 2u tall enter key in the bottom right? I don't think sculpted keycap sets are compatible otherwise. What would a left-hand numpad version look like?
It'd be cool if LEDs indicated layers
Too cool. This one's def on my radar.It'd be cool if LEDs indicated layers
it will be added
If color options are real Cerakote, is it possible to provide specific Cerakote color code, like H-326Q for polar blue etc? I'm considering polar blue for GMK Godspeed for instance.
If color options are real Cerakote, is it possible to provide specific Cerakote color code, like H-326Q for polar blue etc? I'm considering polar blue for GMK Godspeed for instance.
The more i look at the layout options the more i cant decide what i think of the keyboard, it makes me feel strange things that make me intrigued so imma get it but god damn is it freaking me out. Especially the leftmost column :confused: :eek: :confused:
How you only end up with rows, so esc ends up on the Q row, Tab on the A row, caps on the Z row and shift on the bottom row. Obv you can remap away caps for shift and then add back ctrl on the bottom row. Wont this mess with keycap support? Also the lack of ISO support bothers me some but i can deal with it, you would have to make it a little wider to support it(i think?) so i can see not supporting it.
Idk it really throws my brain for a loop just looking at it, im very interested in getting one but still it weirds me out :P
How you only end up with rows, so esc ends up on the Q row, Tab on the A row, caps on the Z row and shift on the bottom row. Obv you can remap away caps for shift and then add back ctrl on the bottom row. Wont this mess with keycap support? Also the lack of ISO support bothers me some but i can deal with it, you would have to make it a little wider to support it(i think?) so i can see not supporting it.I think part of your confusion comes from not knowing what the symbols are supposed to represent. the ^ is the shift symbol, not caps lock, and the ^ is control, not shift. Of course you can remap everything but that's what the symbols in the layout picture are meant to be. The part left of the numpad would be supported by usual 40% keycap kits, I think. I'm myself not exactly sure how to populate the keys on the right.
Idk it really throws my brain for a loop just looking at it, im very interested in getting one but still it weirds me out :P
How you only end up with rows, so esc ends up on the Q row, Tab on the A row, caps on the Z row and shift on the bottom row. Obv you can remap away caps for shift and then add back ctrl on the bottom row. Wont this mess with keycap support? Also the lack of ISO support bothers me some but i can deal with it, you would have to make it a little wider to support it(i think?) so i can see not supporting it.I think part of your confusion comes from not knowing what the symbols are supposed to represent. the ^ is the shift symbol, not caps lock, and the ^ is control, not shift. Of course you can remap everything but that's what the symbols in the layout picture are meant to be. The part left of the numpad would be supported by usual 40% keycap kits, I think. I'm myself not exactly sure how to populate the keys on the right.
Idk it really throws my brain for a loop just looking at it, im very interested in getting one but still it weirds me out :P
I think, kle links for all supported layouts will help to prevent confusion.
Awesome! Can we get a few renders of both the alpha and the beta version for the GB? I'm thinking about maybe building beta with a full spacebar, but a picture would help in deciding if I _really_ want it :D
Woah. Really sweet design. I'm guessing the standard num keys (above the alphas) would be under a layer? Specifically curious as to how you'd get at the symbols these shift into.
Woah. Really sweet design. I'm guessing the standard num keys (above the alphas) would be under a layer? Specifically curious as to how you'd get at the symbols these shift into.
this is QMK. there may be other solutions
https://imgur.com/a/xq07FHt (https://imgur.com/a/xq07FHt)
GB is scheduled to start on March 1 to March 22
QuoteGB is scheduled to start on March 1 to March 22
Ok, let me just check my calendar...Show Image(https://i.giphy.com/media/KMMuYe1lxSn6M/giphy.webp)