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Introducing the Aalto by Tom, released by Antipode Studio
Specs:
- Priced at $460 instock, includes carrying case, pcb and aluminium plate(the board is currently priced at 1000 on our website, if you win a spot through the raffle you will receive a discount code)
- Includes 5052 aluminium plate as standard in a fixed split bs, ansi layout
- QMK/VIA/VIAL compatible PCB designed by Martin in a fixed split bs, ansi layout
- Carrying case included
- 1.2mm PCB.
- 1.75mm front heigh
- Typing angle 6.9 degrees
- Silver / Brass - Clear top and bottom, beadblasted and coated brass weight, navy aluminium plate
- Black / PVD - Anodized black top and bottom, matte rainbow PVD weight, black aluminium plate
A word from the designer:
Having used a variety of 60s I found myself wanting something in a similar form factor with just a little bit more. Instead of a traditional 65% layout, Aalto features a set of macro keys to the left which I find more convenient in day-to-day use.
We tried a number of small adjustments in prototyping to optimise the typing experience by finding a balance between sound and feeling, and I believe that our final product satisfies this as best as possible. While the board features a lot of the more modern design ideas, assembly was quite deliberately kept as straightforward as possible - top mount has always been my preference, and despite the internal fastening design I believe that Aalto is a very easy board to put together.
There’s a lack of visible branding on the board that I believe satisfies the vision of a very high-end typing instrument that’s focused on user experience first and foremost. The name is a nod to architect Alvar Aalto, as well as its Finnish translation to ‘wave’, which is reflected in the undulating corners. I hope you enjoy this keyboard as much as I do.
Sales format:
Will be sold as an instock raffle currently live at https://raffle.antipode.studio/ (https://raffle.antipode.no/), there are extra plates in different anodized colors, Pom, PC, CF and brass - raffle ends tomorrow, all orders will be shipped next week.
Photos of Black Aalto:
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Photos of Silver Aalto:
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Photos of the PCB:
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Photo of the carrying case:
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Support on plate and PCB:
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Collections page here: https://www.antipode.studio/collections/aalto (https://www.antipode.studio/collections/aalto) or send us an email contact @ antipode . no
Contact us via our discord here: http://discord.antipode.no (http://discord.antipode.no)
Build streams of Aalto:
Alexotos stream: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2041401545 (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2041401545)
Lulzthax stream: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2042817268 (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2042817268)
Xinxinwong stream: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2044734543 (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2044734543)