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[IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL | GB Live!
« on: Sat, 28 January 2023, 21:21:01 »


Great Sword GB Post



Great Sword 80%/TKL
Designed by Zero-G Studio
Index
 
- Intro
- Inspiration
- Design
- Construction
- Features
- Kitting
- Sale Details
- Gallery
- Socials
 
Intro
 
Hi everyone, and welcome to another ClickClack-collaboration that we’re delighted to present to you! This time we’ve worked with Zero-G Studio in China to bring to you their first kit, the Z80 – titled “Great Sword”! With a lot of arguing and hard thinking within the studio, over 8 months of experimenting with the design, adding and taking details to see what would be just right, living up to their slogan of “All or Nothing!” we’re delighted to bring to you the “Great Sword”, an amazing board with a complex design and amazing profiles from any angle!
 
Inspiration




We tried to incorporate thematic elements of the forging process into the design of the whole kit. Whether it is the blade-bezel inspired side-profile, the highlighting of the blade on the back, or the handling of every sharp line and angle, the theme of the kit has been truly embraced in looks, feel and weight. We wanted this to be more than just a tool, but to add character to your desktop – in the same way, this kit is loaded with our passion and attitude.



We wanted to convey a spirit through the theme of great swords. In life there are always pressures and difficulties, we must remain determined and brave and always believe that no difficulty is insurmountable. For when you are not afraid of hardship and danger, the sword in your heart can make you invincible!

Design



It’s intended to look like a great sword without the lethality. The overall design is based on simple lines to create a three-dimensional geometric aesthetic. We have preserved the sharpness of a great sword as much as possible while keeping in mind safety to the user as well. The 3mm wide high gloss open edge on the rear side of the keyboard adds the touch of shine that we wanted, to the Great Sword.

Structure



For this kit, we have utilised the current mainstream leaf-spring gasket mounting structure to mount the internal build to the case. The inline screws and internal weight design give the kit a neat and tidy appearance.



Exploded view

PCB and Layouts

PCB has two options, both using QMK and VIA-compatible firmware written by Zero-G Studio:



└ Hotswap: ANSI layout, stepped caps support, 7u WK and WKL support
└ Soldered: ANSI and ISO layouts, stepped caps support, split left shift support, 7u WK and WKL support

Colourways

There will be two coating types offered:
└ Anodisation: with matching high gloss highlights
└ Electrophoresis: without matching highlights

▼ Ash (black anodised)



▼ Midnight (dark grey anodised)



▼ Excalibur (silver anodised)



▼ Scarlet (red anodised)



▼ Hubris (purple anodised)



▼ Frost (e-white)



Specification
 
► Materials: Aluminum Case and Brass Weight
► Layout: TKL (HS: ANSI, Soldered: ANSI + ISO)
► Plate materials: PC, FR4, Aluminium (aluminium plates are black anodised)
► Mount: Leaf-spring Gasket Mount
► PCB: firmware written by Zero-G Studio, supports QMK and VIA
- Hotswap with ANSI layout, stepped caps support, 7u WK and WKL support
- Soldered with ANSI and ISO layouts, stepped caps support, split left shift support, 7u WK and WKL support
► Typing angle: 8°
► Front Height: approx. 20mm without feet, highest point at rear end of kit is 39mm without feet

Kitting
 
Keyboard case x1
Plate x1 (material of your choice)
PCB x1
USB-C daughterboard x2
JST x2
Set of gaskets x1
Additional screws

Q&A

What will be the estimated pricing?

Price is estimated to be around $450, but this is possibly subject to change. Accurate pricing will be available before GB.

When will the groupbuy start?
We are looking to start GB by 16th Feb, at around 12pm EST, and it will last about a week.
 
Will this be unlimited groupbuy?
Yes, it'll be unlimited!

Gallery

Main Imgur Album
Silver Prototype Photos

Interested?

What extras will be available to buy?
Additional accessories on offer to purchase are as follows:
- Additional foam kit: 3.5mm PORON plate foam, 0.5mm IXPE PCB layer, 2.5mm PORON case foam, 0.5mm PORON laminated anti-static layer
- Additional plate: Aluminium, FR4, PC
- Additional hotswap PCB
NB: In order to better support different sized keycaps, the inner sink of the keyboard is now 0.5mm, and the thickness of the case foam has also been changed from 3mm to 2.5mm.
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« Last Edit: Thu, 16 February 2023, 11:38:49 by ClickClack.io »

Offline Kooks

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 28 January 2023, 23:24:27 »
Like the blade60 but more uniform. Honestly does it better for me. Might jump on this.

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 29 January 2023, 03:06:06 »
look, unless it is possible to chop someone in half with this, I don't know. I mean, my sword skills are second to none, so I know I have the technique down, all I am wondering is if this is sharp and heavy enough to go through at least one body. I would only consider buying if it was a two body board. Like, I would need at least some proof of it making its way through two human bodies. NO CHEATING! Just a straight swipe is all I would need to prove it. Show me that and I would contemplate owning such a valuable weapon.

Offline ZAND4

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 29 January 2023, 03:27:20 »
Like seeing more bold designs, yet this one does not tickle.
GLWIC

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 29 January 2023, 08:13:30 »
This one doesn't look appealing to me. Maybe next time.

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 29 January 2023, 10:36:22 »
It was too big to be called a keyboard. Massive, thick, heavy, and far too rough. Indeed, it was a heap of raw iron.

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 29 January 2023, 11:57:03 »
I like it personally. Am interested.

Offline cxnld

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 30 January 2023, 13:54:45 »
loving the look, my only criticism is that i would prefer the weight to be on the outside instead

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 31 January 2023, 03:19:11 »
loving the look, my only criticism is that i would prefer the weight to be on the outside instead
The brand of the gods must be placed on the inside of the weapon! Ha ha ha!
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Offline Abraham

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 31 January 2023, 04:23:06 »
It's a pity that you can't see this beautiful copper weight from the outside :(

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 31 January 2023, 06:02:14 »
keep thje weight inside. it doesnt need to be seen from outside . i vote inside.
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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 01 February 2023, 22:00:44 »
My only issue with the appearance is that I would want the weight to be on the outside rather than the inside
« Last Edit: Wed, 01 February 2023, 22:02:43 by senoritam »

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 03 February 2023, 13:51:59 »
I'm quite fond of the sharp design. Makes it different from lots of other boards. GLWIC!

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #13 on: Sun, 05 February 2023, 01:05:27 »
My only issue with the appearance is that I would want the weight to be on the outside rather than the inside
I have explained and updated in clickclack's server, please check and see that there have been new changes
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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #14 on: Sun, 05 February 2023, 01:06:44 »
I'm quite fond of the sharp design. Makes it different from lots of other boards. GLWIC!
Yes, we made some new changes today. Check out clickclack's channel for more content updates, which will be more timely
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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #15 on: Sun, 05 February 2023, 01:11:37 »
keep thje weight inside. it doesnt need to be seen from outside . i vote inside.
Yes. The cold weapons used by soldiers need not be flashy
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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL
« Reply #16 on: Tue, 07 February 2023, 19:05:47 »
Update 08/02/23:

We've got some updates on the design regarding the weight and logo.

Original bottom design (single weight design, logo inside and etched):



Updated design:



We have changed the bottom case recess to allow a slot for a second weight piece, which shows through the cut-out logo on the bottom of the case! Users can see the material body of the second weight through the logo, but without changing much of the original design concept. The optimisation of the design is due to the fact that all special cold weapons have their own special attributes in may games and films. From the beginning we intended to enchant the Great Sword in some way, but without working out how we could do that until now. In the early hours of the morning a few days ago, we found a way to do it and finished and perfected the concept renders.

Our initial second weight will be made of brass - this is the default provided with the kit. This allows customers to be able to replace it as well - if replaced by an aluminium piece of the same colour, it will be returned to the original bottom case design.
For example, it can be brass for strength, aluminium for agility, PVD for magic, wood for life, damascus for artisanship, PC for space. Any kind of material that can be cut into that piece! Files will be provided for customising the piece as well.

Renders of possible example weights:

Silver anodised aluminium:

Brass:

Purple PVD:

Wood:

PC:

And why not even seal "blood" within it? To identify the true owner of the weapon? (Proof of concept for sealing liquid in it - take care with sealing it, water leakage would not be wanted :thumb:)


The cost of optimising our design will be covered by the studio, and no changes will be made to the price, because we want the Great Sword to be delivered to you in its most complete and polished form  ;D

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL | GB Live here
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 16 February 2023, 11:38:37 »
Hi everyone! GB post of Great Sword is live here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=119573

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL | GB Live until 03/02!
« Reply #18 on: Thu, 16 February 2023, 11:39:16 »
Groupbuy Info

Global Vendor


Groupbuy Start Time: 02/16/2023 12:01 PM EST
Groupbuy End Time:  03/02/2023 11:59 AM EST
Sale Format:  Unlimited Groupbuy
Pricing: $439 - $465
Estimated Fulfillment Time: Q3 2023

Colorway Pricing (Soldered/Hotswap):
  - Ash (black anodised): $439/$447
  - Midnight (dark grey anodised): $439/$447
  - Excalibur (silver anodised): $439/$447
  - Scarlet (red anodised): $439/$447
  - Hubris (purple anodised): $439/$447
  - Frost (powder coated starry white): $455/$465

Add-ons / Extras

Foams: $25
Hotswap PCB: $63
Soldered PCB: $55
PC Plate (Support HS PCB): $25
PC Plate (Support sold PCB): $25
FR4 Plate (Support HS PCB): $25
FR4 Plate (Support sold PCB): $25
Aluminum (Support HS PCB): $25
Aluminum (Support sold PCB): $25

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Re: [IC] Zero-G Great Sword 80%/TKL | GB Live!
« Reply #19 on: Wed, 01 March 2023, 08:20:40 »
It looks like the blade of Guts in Berserk!