[IC] METEOR by EVE, a 75% custom keyboard (Coming soon!)

[zF_ScrambledEggz]

Sorry for lack of updates on this project, the PCB took so many time to finish but here we are 

The Chinese GB has been fulfilled, and we should expect an International GB very soon.



Hi, ScrambledEggz here.

On behalf of zFrontier and EVE, I present you METEOR.

METEOR is the latest design by EVE, the team that brought you MIRA SE and the MOON.

This GB has been run in China via zFrontier and 100 sets were sold within a very short period of time. And we are planning to bring this beauty to you.

Design:
Meteor is a board with a 60% + F row design. The case is a 3-pcs design with a top case, middle frame and a bottom case. This board will also be using a new pcb by EVE with driver support.

Prototypes (New samples INCOMING! will update soon):




Parts:

Top case (60% + F row or HHKB + F row)
Middle frame
Aluminum plate (multiple layout support)
Bottom case
Weight (Aluminum, could upgrade to BRASS)
PCB
Custom keyboard bag
Accessories (M3 304 stainless steel screws, 3M plastic feet)



PCB Features:

EVE & EQUALZ Driver support
Left sided Mini USB
Multiple backlighting effects
Multiple layout support (arrow cluster layouts supported!)




Color Options:
***Some samples have unprocessed brass weight installed, the brass weights in the final products will have a brushed finish.


Pale Ink (silver plate, silver middle frame, silver alu. weight)
*brass weight installed


Gold Ink (silver plate, gold middle frame, gold alu. weight)


Nadeshiko (silver plate, silver middle frame, silver alu. weight)


Red Ink (silver plate, red middle frame, red weight)
*brass weight installed


Kikyounezu (silver plate, blue middle frame, blue weight)


An update regarding colors:

These are recommended combinations,
you can create your own color combination but only within the colors available in the provided samples

you can choose from the following 8 options for your top & bottom case, middle frame and alu weight insert
Black, Pale Ink (from pale ink), Gray (from Kikyounezu), Silver, Blue (from Kikyounezu), Pink, Gold (from gold ink), and Red


Sorry guys, back to stock combo colors  (May. 31)

THINGS TO DO:
Get prototypes CHECKED
Start an IC post CHECKED
Inspect prototypes CHECKED
PCB design UNDERGOING
Get revised prototypeCHECKED
Anodize the new protoUNDERGOING
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Final announcement with all the details
Start a GB

  Let the greatness happen!

[bluesclera]

When was the 1st group buy...How did i miss it?

[Sneaky Potato]

I like this.

[zF_ScrambledEggz]

When was the 1st group buy...How did i miss it?

the 1st GB was run within China, just about 2 weeks ago.
And we are now bringing this to you 

[bluesclera]

Is the black exterior and gold interior an option? you have it in the prototype picture.

[bluesclera]

No arrow keys?

[zF_ScrambledEggz]

Is the black exterior and gold interior an option? you have it in the prototype picture.

This is the Kikyounezu, the warm ambient light made the interior seemed gold.

No arrow keys?

No dedicated arrow cluster, but the 60% area does support layouts with arrow keys. I will upload the layout support in OP

[Marvellion]

This has to be the best layout along with the 1800. Looks great.

[bluesclera]

Is the black exterior and gold interior an option? you have it in the prototype picture.

This is the Kikyounezu, the warm ambient light made the interior seemed gold.

No arrow keys?

No dedicated arrow cluster, but the 60% area does support layouts with arrow keys. I will upload the layout support in OP

Both your answers made me sad.

[crcstig]

In the picture of all 5. Which are the 2 on the left?


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[Puddsy]

Not for me, but all of EVE's projects are very high quality.

[zF_ScrambledEggz]

In the picture of all 5. Which are the 2 on the left?


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Pale ink and Gold ink, the 1st and the 2nd color option as shown below.

[zF_ScrambledEggz]

This has to be the best layout along with the 1800. Looks great.

Glad you liked it 

[crcstig]

In the picture of all 5. Which are the 2 on the left?


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Pale ink and Gold ink, the 1st and the 2nd color option as shown below.

Oh okay, I missed the "brass weight installed" bit. Defnitely interested, especially if price is doable at the time

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[zF_ScrambledEggz]

Not for me, but all of EVE's projects are very high quality.

they sure are

[ArchDill]

This is very Intriguing. Excited to see price and more details.

[KetchyKech]

awwww yis--was just discussing this on foxlab discord 

[nickaster1]

This thing is gorgeous


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[LightningXI]

Is the keyboard completely flat or does it come with a slant/angle?

[Puddsy]

Is the keyboard completely flat or does it come with a slant/angle?

I think it's 8deg

[LightningXI]

Is the keyboard completely flat or does it come with a slant/angle?

I think it's 8deg

Gotcha - didn't really see any side shots.

[Puddsy]

Is the keyboard completely flat or does it come with a slant/angle?

I think it's 8deg

Gotcha - didn't really see any side shots.

There are a few on the zF posts.

in some Mira update pics you can see the protos from the side, but in the background.

[zF_ScrambledEggz]

Is the keyboard completely flat or does it come with a slant/angle?

I think it's 8deg

Gotcha - didn't really see any side shots.

It's 7deg 

Here are some side shots for you.

[fishpod]

Really loving the pink one and the gray/blue one!

BTW, any chance we could have samples of the brushed brass weight before this goes to GB?

[9999hp]

This looks dope, really clean, and love the bevels and colors available

[zF_ScrambledEggz]

Really loving the pink one and the gray/blue one!

BTW, any chance we could have samples of the brushed brass weight before this goes to GB?

We will see if thats possible

This looks dope, really clean, and love the bevels and colors available

Thanks for the love!

[avid]

This is really nice. Is there any estimated price?

[Rafa_n]

Hopefully you can do a 60% in the future. The design is insanely cool, just like every other keyboard from the EVE team.

[jb1830]

Yes yes and yes. Been waiting for this to hit since it popped up in the production pics of the Moon!

[Unforgivable]

Being a ZFrontier Group buy makes this an automatic yes for me. Great company, quick responses to e-mails and more. 100% confidence in these guys.

Is it possible to choose solid colors? Like all grey, all red, etc?

Any chance we’d have the option to purchase extra plates and PCB’s? Coated brass switch plates?

Edit: Just had to say, that Navy/ Blue-Grey looks AMAZING!

[FilthyMike720]

I'm in for this

[Sneaky Potato]

I really like the blue/silver one. Really aesthetically interesting board, I’d be down for one.

[P1kas]

"Gold Ink" looks Orange to me 🤔

[vpr]

Tried to buy this via the Chinese group-buy through a Chinese friend shipping it to me in the USA, but ran out of time before it was sold out. Super happy to see this coming here!

[Mearaz]

Looks good! Whats the estimated price for a kit?

[zF_ScrambledEggz]

We are more than happy to see all the love Thank you!

More teasing photos




Updated with a THINGS TO DO list in OP:

[zF_ScrambledEggz]

Tried to buy this via the Chinese group-by through a Chinese friend shipping it to me in the USA, but ran out of time before it was sold out. Super happy to see this coming here!

  Now's your chance

"Gold Ink" looks Orange to me 🤔

It's a more saturated gold

[atomicus]

No dedicated arrow cluster, but the 60% area does support layouts with arrow keys. I will upload the layout support in OP

Forgive the likely newb question, but what difference does it make NOT having a dedicated arrow cluster, yet the layout still supports it? Any drawbacks/advantages? Thanks.

[amnesia0287]

No dedicated arrow cluster, but the 60% area does support layouts with arrow keys. I will upload the layout support in OP

Forgive the likely newb question, but what difference does it make NOT having a dedicated arrow cluster, yet the layout still supports it? Any drawbacks/advantages? Thanks.

I suspect the comparison is to traditional 75% boards. Realistically this is more 70% since it drops the row on the right.

On a standard 75%, there is 1 more row which gives room for a dedicated arrow cluster while maintaining relatively normal layouts.

This board doesn't have that extra row, so you would instead have to use a 60% arrow layout and do some more unusual things (such as ?/ to the right of shift and up). Still dedicated arrows though.

I think his wording is just confusing.

[atomicus]

I suspect the comparison is to traditional 75% boards. Realistically this is more 70% since it drops the row on the right.

On a standard 75%, there is 1 more row which gives room for a dedicated arrow cluster while maintaining relatively normal layouts.

This board doesn't have that extra row, so you would instead have to use a 60% arrow layout and do some more unusual things (such as ?/ to the right of shift and up). Still dedicated arrows though.

Thanks, that makes sense. 

[zF_ScrambledEggz]

No dedicated arrow cluster, but the 60% area does support layouts with arrow keys. I will upload the layout support in OP

Forgive the likely newb question, but what difference does it make NOT having a dedicated arrow cluster, yet the layout still supports it? Any drawbacks/advantages? Thanks.

I suspect the comparison is to traditional 75% boards. Realistically this is more 70% since it drops the row on the right.

On a standard 75%, there is 1 more row which gives room for a dedicated arrow cluster while maintaining relatively normal layouts.

This board doesn't have that extra row, so you would instead have to use a 60% arrow layout and do some more unusual things (such as ?/ to the right of shift and up). Still dedicated arrows though.

I think his wording is just confusing.

Sorry for the confusion.

By saying dedicated arrow cluster, I mean that this board does not have an default or stand-alone area for arrow keys like a 65%, 75%(84), or even 80% do.

However, Meteor does support arrow cluster by altering from a normal 60% layout 

Here is the solution:

a. keep the 2.25u left shift and move the ?/ to far right

a. is shown in the render below

[switchnollie]

Sweet layout, I've been waiting for an obtainable custom 75% without the F row mashed in ortholinear style.

[atomicus]

Is there option to have DEL key anywhere? I find I use that a lot when typing.

[Puddsy]

Is there option to have DEL key anywhere? I find I use that a lot when typing.

It's programmable, so yes.

[Peiweisgreat]

Looks really good, Was never into the 75% layout, but this looks a bit better to me. It might just be how the F-row looks, but the board itself certainly catches the eye. Any chance of having a bit more options for colors or are the colorways locked down to what the original sets are?

[Sylvestyeo]

Am down for a pink one! When do you expect the group buy to go live?

[jb1830]

Sorry for the confusion.

By saying dedicated arrow cluster, I mean that this board does not have an default or stand-alone area for arrow keys like a 65%, 75%(84), or even 80% do.

However, Meteor does support arrow cluster by altering from a normal 60% layout 

Here is the solution:

a. keep the 2.25u left shift and move the ?/ to far right

a. is shown in the render below
(Attachment Link)

Dang I was sold on the HHKB layout but with this arrow support I might have to rethink that.

[Harms]

This is a very unique design. I'm interested

[donut_sauce]

How does programming work on this? Will there be QMK support?

[atomicus]

I can't tell if any of the colours would be a good match for GMK Laser... the blue looks too muted, the red would clash I think, and pink is the wrong tone. Silver seems to be the best bet.