*two weights are not included, for this render, they are simply for presentation of both sides.*Board DetailsGasket mount.
6 Degree typing angle.
Side weight accents.
Daughter board, centered USB.
QMK and VIA compatible
[Bottom/Internal] Brass Weight.
Approx. 2.33 kg [5.13 lbs] unbuilt assuming brass plate.
Plate Materials: Aluminum, Brass, FR4, Carbon Fiber
OptionsCase Color options: E-White, Navy, Forest Green, Black
Base Weight Configuration [$450]: Sandblasted + Coated Brass
PVD Weight Upgrade [+$100]: Silver, Graphite
The Adélie keyboard, at the time of group buy, offered all configurations with PVD Brass. For the Gentoo, the black and silver color scheme will remain. As for the other options I have opted for sand blasted brass as a more neutral element to mesh better with more keysets.
*The blue for the Gentoo is not the same blue as the Adélie.
*Color options are only speculated; colors, materials, and finishes are not final.
PricingLikely very similarly priced to the Adélie which retailed for $550 USD.
StatusThe model is complete, the PCB is in the works. Assembling the vendors necessary to set a group buy date and begin prototyping.
Layout OptionsGroup Buy DetailsLikely first come first serve just as the Adélie was run. The amount of units per region will be determined after vendors are gathered.
Vendors:
US: Cannon Keys
CA: Deskhero
UK: Prototypist
EU: MKEU
CN: iLumKB
OC: Daily Clack
GB Date: 2021
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Timeline08.14.2021Interest Check Created
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Shoutouts and credits:Huge thanks to all the vendors of the Adelie for taking on my projects time and time again and letting people like me make cool things for people