[IC] UK78 - 60%+Numpad Keyboard - A British Custom - GB LIVE!

[BlackInk]

Super cool looking case, is there any chance making a 60% case?

[rozakiin]

Super cool looking case, is there any chance making a 60% case?

Not currently but if there is enough interest I could do a group buy for a 60% case.

[BlackInk]

Super cool looking case, is there any chance making a 60% case?

Not currently but if there is enough interest I could do a group buy for a 60% case.

Thanks, i think you should make a poll later on for people to vote

[rozakiin]

Update: 1

I am currently in contact with the manufacturer to ensure that the case can be made as inexpensive as possible without sacrificing quality or design.
Currently the costs for a set of small feet are ~$90 and the larger base is ~$160 making the overall cost of a UK78 ~$300 and ~$350.

[rozakiin]

There could also be the option of Acrylic small feet for the same cost as the Aluminium ones.
Thoughts?

[LDobler]

What do we get for the 350$?

Case with angled bottom + Plate?

How much is the PCB?

Thanks

[rozakiin]

What do we get for the 350$?

Case with angled bottom + Plate?

How much is the PCB?

Thanks

Top case, Angled base, switch plate and PCB

The blank pcb is $10 with components being $20-30

[LDobler]

What do we get for the 350$?

Case with angled bottom + Plate?

How much is the PCB?

Thanks

Top case, Angled base, switch plate and PCB

The blank pcb is $10 with components being $20-30

Is the included PCB presoldered?

350$ for the full kit is not a bad price 

[rozakiin]

Currently the PCB is not presoldered as they won't give me a quote for assembled until I have checked the quality of the PCBs which arrive tomorrow.

[Mechboards]

All of the yes!

[ak_xf1re]

This looks awesome, would love to get it depending on when the groupbuy starts so I'll keeping my eye out

[kmba]

There could also be the option of Acrylic small feet for the same cost as the Aluminium ones.
Thoughts?

damn, so many options you're giving us.  I think it would be important to balance aesthetics and price.  With that said if prices are pretty similar across the board order of preference would be : fully beveled case (this is a given), full alu bottom 1st, alu feet with acrylic bottom 2nd, acrylic bottom and feet 3rd, acrylic bottom with standard screw in feet.

[LDobler]

Any updates? 

Pretty hyped for this tbh

[rozakiin]

Any updates? 

Pretty hyped for this tbh

I will have a bigger update when I have quotes back from the PCBA and the case manufacturers. I have received the first prototype PCB samples and currently ensuring that they work correctly and have no flaws that need to be addressed.

[LDobler]

Any updates? 

Pretty hyped for this tbh

I will have a bigger update when I have quotes back from the PCBA and the case manufacturers. I have received the first prototype PCB samples and currently ensuring that they work correctly and have no flaws that need to be addressed.

Can't wait! 

[ChitownM2]

I'll almost certainly be in on this.

Kind of torn between full aluminum bottom and acrylic bottom with aluminum feet. I think price would be a a big factor there as of it really is $70 cheaper to go with an acrylic bottom that would likely sway my opinion.

If we go with acrylic bottom what pcb color are you considering? The tender shows green, but I think that is kind of boring of were going to have a window to view it. Thinking white, blue or red would be better, with white being the best for reflecting led underglow.

[MoarCoffeePlzzz]

ETA Of GB?

[ChitownM2]

Hard to say for sure from the renders but it doesn't look like the plate sports switch top opening. Is this indeed the car or was or just a simplification for the render?

[ns90]

I forgot about this IC, and now I'm rethinking the ZZ96. Hmmmm, decisions, decisions.

[12on]

For those who suggested a different look to the case, is this an improvement?
(Attachment Link)

yes if you make one with the function keys i'm in.  i need the F2 for excel.
and / or if you add a key or two on the front side below the space bar like the smart 68.  i think everyone will go wild.
http://imgur.com/a/xdFDd
are the keys fully customizable?

classy!! 

[kmba]

It will be fully programmable and you can make any key f2.

[LDobler]

Or just buy both and sell the keyboard you like the least 😛👌

[rozakiin]

Hi everyone, I received the test PCB's and found errors that prevented them from working, I am currently improving the PCB design so it will be more reliable and asking the case manufacture for the cost of a sample case to show the quality as my original prototype case manufacturer has gone quiet.

Hard to say for sure from the renders but it doesn't look like the plate sports switch top opening. Is this indeed the car or was or just a simplification for the render?

The plate will be using the same switch holes as in LZ-GH https://dangwang.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/img_0604.jpg which support switch top removal.

ETA Of GB?

Mid to late June I hope

If we go with acrylic bottom what pcb color are you considering? The tender shows green, but I think that is kind of boring of were going to have a window to view it. Thinking white, blue or red would be better, with white being the best for reflecting led underglow.

Here are examples of the green and blue pcb colours, colours apart from green do cost slightly but not significantly more

[ChitownM2]

Blue looks pretty good. Black or white might also look nice.

FWIW, if I'm dropping this much cash on a keyboard I'm not really concerned about a couple extra dollars to get a PCB in a color that completes the package.

[dorkvader]

I'd go with a white PCB, because if you put LEDs in there, they will reflect better. That said, PCB color is probably at 19 or 20 on my list of important things to consider, so it's NBD.

Speaking of which, I'd be interested in a PCB and plate for sure and *maybe* a case, depending on how it looks and price. I still use my OG Phantom on cardboard, and it's nice.

[SpectreiiI]

Right now my daily driver is an RS96, but I could seriously see myself switching to a solidbase UK78 if the price is in the  $300 range.

[ChitownM2]

I'd go with a white PCB, because if you put LEDs in there, they will reflect better. That said, PCB color is probably at 19 or 20 on my list of important things to consider, so it's NBD.

I'd agree that pcb color isn't a deal breaker, but it is also something that can be easily addressed with almost zero effort and very minimal cost. Seems worthwhile to me to at least get quotes for a color other than green.

[rozakiin]

I'd go with a white PCB, because if you put LEDs in there, they will reflect better. That said, PCB color is probably at 19 or 20 on my list of important things to consider, so it's NBD.

I'd agree that pcb color isn't a deal breaker, but it is also something that can be easily addressed with almost zero effort and very minimal cost. Seems worthwhile to me to at least get quotes for a color other than green.

Colour other than green adds ~$2 to the pcb cost, What would be everyones preference between Green, Red or Blue?

[cynviloq]

I'd go with a white PCB, because if you put LEDs in there, they will reflect better. That said, PCB color is probably at 19 or 20 on my list of important things to consider, so it's NBD.

I'd agree that pcb color isn't a deal breaker, but it is also something that can be easily addressed with almost zero effort and very minimal cost. Seems worthwhile to me to at least get quotes for a color other than green.

Colour other than green adds ~$2 to the pcb cost, What would be everyones preference between Green, Red or Blue?

I would pay $2 extra for Blue or Black

[ChitownM2]

Colour other than green adds ~$2 to the pcb cost, What would be everyones preference between Green, Red or Blue?

For less than a 1% increase to the project cost I'd say anything other than green.

You should probably just create a poll, but I'd be fine with either blue or red if those are the only options. If I had to choose I'd go blue because I haven't seen too many blue boards.

Edit: I'll add that white would be at the top of my list as well.

[kmba]

White, black, red, blue in order.

[breckstar]

I would be interested in like silver or something out of the ordinary. Or matching to the case colors offered.

[rozakiin]

I would be interested in like silver or something out of the ordinary. Or matching to the case colors offered.

Unfortunately only one colour can be selected due to MOQ and Silver is not a soldermask that can be achieved easily

[Captainbuttmonkey]

Definitely down for this, will it be possible to be invoiced in £'s if you're from the UK? Would be nice not to get shafted by the exchange rate/paypal exchange rate for once?

[rozakiin]

Definitely down for this, will it be possible to be invoiced in £'s if you're from the UK? Would be nice not to get shafted by the exchange rate/paypal exchange rate for once?

That should be no problem, I will make sure that people will get the lowest cost possible.

[Captainbuttmonkey]

Definitely down for this, will it be possible to be invoiced in £'s if you're from the UK? Would be nice not to get shafted by the exchange rate/paypal exchange rate for once?

That should be no problem, I will make sure that people will get the lowest cost possible.

Awesome =]

[rozakiin]

Update:

• Sample Case has been ordered and will arrive in a week.
• Revised PCB sample has also been ordered.
• The manufacturer is able to try and colour match to any Pantone or RAL, plan is to have each case colour match a GMK Colour!
• LeandreN has given to OK for the Fjell inspired case design to be produced so everyone can have the choice of Fjell style or 1800 Style.
• Group Buy planned to start in just over a month.

[stoic-lemon]

This is exciting! Hope this is a super successful GB.

[BunnyLake]

first time seeing this, looks fantastic

[rozakiin]

first time seeing this, looks fantastic

This is exciting! Hope this is a super successful GB.

Thanks for the support!

[rozakiin]

Does anyone have any thoughts for the GMK colours to be matched?
Planned Colours are N9 (Skidata, >Terminal, Dolch etc.), Pantone 534 C from Nautilus, CR (WOB or 9009/Beige Legends) and Silver/Clear but I am open to suggestions

N9 fjell style

N9 1800 style

Silver/Clear

Pantone 534 C

CR

[Anakey]

hmm i will be using this with Canvas, so i think the N9 or CR would fit the best for my build at the moment

[LDobler]

Is white possible?

[rozakiin]

Is white possible?

It is possible but only through powder coating which I believe costs slightly more, when the orders are open, feel free to see if powder coating can be done if you don't mind the increased cost of ~$10

[LDobler]

Is white possible?

It is possible but only through powder coating which I believe costs slightly more, when the orders are open, feel free to see if powder coating can be done if you don't mind the increased cost of ~$10

Not a fan of powder coating tbh... Will black anod. be an option or just the colors you posted?

Cheers

[rozakiin]

Is white possible?

It is possible but only through powder coating which I believe costs slightly more, when the orders are open, feel free to see if powder coating can be done if you don't mind the increased cost of ~$10

Not a fan of powder coating tbh... Will black anod. be an option or just the colors you posted?

Cheers

CR is Black, sorry if that wasn't made clear.

[gt1989]

Will there be any kind of cyan color option?

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[ideus]

Could the PCB be cut down to a 60%? If so, would it fit a standard 60% case?

[kmba]

I think matching the modifiers on Nautilus (Pantone 533 C) is a better idea.  The darker color will allow if to work well with other sets like Yuri, etc. Lighter blues limit visual compatibility to my eye.

[Rykno]

I really like the N9 Fjell style!