[IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit GB in 2 Days

[john08099]

Edit:May 10th 
We have worked out new brass weight prototypes, PCB, plate designs ( compatible for split space bars and step cap locks coming with soldered PCB). We also sent out prototypes to streamers.

All updated photos can be found at:  https://imgur.com/a/XtXO4xR






Default Specifications:
6063 Alu case * Gasket Mount
QMK/VIA Supported Hotswap PCB
PC Plate
LUCKY CLOUD Gold plated brass weight for premium edition, and Alu weight for standard edition
6°Typing Angle
Poron Dampening pads
Price: Alu weight edition will be below US$349, Brass weight edition will be somewhere between US$350-US$390. ( Sorry guys, can't make it under 300 ><!)
Prices detailsHere

Add-ons
Soldered PCB compatible with Split spacebars, Step Caps lock (Sorry, no ISO support because we need to keep using the same plates with the hotswap PCB)
Brass plate, Fr4 plate, Pom plate
Extra gaskets

GB Starts:  10 PM EDT, May 26th (Some vendors may be later, please check your nearby one)
GB Time: May 26th - June 9th 2021
Estimate Delivery: Before end of December 2021 to Vendors

Vendors List and Limits
US:Deskhero (Limit to 400 in total)
CA: Deskhero (Limit to 200 in total)
EU: Mykeyboard (Limit to 150 in total)
SEA: Zion Studios (Limit to 150 in total)
Rest of the world: Velocifire (Limit to 100 in total)


Build streaming/video and typing test:
Andy V Nguyen(Anodized Blue, published)
Hamaji Neo (E-white, to be schedule)
HipyoTech (Milky E-white, published)
Bored Bear( E-yellow, published)

Sun68 is a compact gasket mount keyboard kit designed with inspiration of current kits. We also modified internal structure Deatails to improve typing feels and sound, we use a full set of foams, including foams between switches and PCB, around screws,gaskets between plate sides and cases, etc. We hope it can stand out among current nice 68% keyboards with more details improved, and design renewed.
Please note that they only have standard hot-swap PCB, current plate (not updated with the one compatible with split spacebars and step capslock), brass weight.

If you are interested in it, please fill in our IC form at: https://forms.gle/FwrYwMMGB8U3GTmKA Or join our discord discussion at https://discord.gg/RWm7RSQxTY
Also feel free to comment here. Thank you!

[powwu]

Seems like mf68 layout is all the rage now.

I'm not gonna rag too hard on you already having a GB date, since it's ICing extras and whatnot. Not to mention you are a company.

Design looks solid, interesting that you use poron squares around the screws instead of strips. I'm not too good with exploded views, but it looks like it screws into the top case...? Interested to see how it plays out. Like gasket-burger fusion almost.

March 2020

Nice.

[ThomasTaiTai]

IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?

[FishyKeebs]

IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?

Yeah to me it looks like ikki68 clone

[zoo]

i’m a little interested.

the logo on the back needs some work, though, it looks really off with the house silhouette closer to the U than the N

[hnry]

More pictures needed. Side view, back view, front view, bottom view, not just renders of the top and bottom, actual pictures are needed.more kitting information is needed as well

[john08099]

More pictures needed. Side view, back view, front view, bottom view, not just renders of the top and bottom, actual pictures are needed.more kitting information is needed as well

Yes, will update these. Our partner is working on prototypes.

[john08099]

Seems like mf68 layout is all the rage now.

I'm not gonna rag too hard on you already having a GB date, since it's ICing extras and whatnot. Not to mention you are a company.

Design looks solid, interesting that you use poron squares around the screws instead of strips. I'm not too good with exploded views, but it looks like it screws into the top case...? Interested to see how it plays out. Like gasket-burger fusion almost.

March 2020

Nice.

Just an estimated date. Still working with our partner on this. Testing the materials, sound, etc. Just hope everything goes well based on what were prepared and tested before.

[john08099]

IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?

Yeah to me it looks like ikki68 clone

True, 68 is a nice layout, we like it too, but we think it's a good thing to provide more choices to the community and do our best to bring out the most we can do.

[john08099]

i’m a little interested.

the logo on the back needs some work, though, it looks really off with the house silhouette closer to the U than the N

Thank you, noted this for our partner

[Chippy]

matrix 1.2og light bar lit

[JayyReq]

Interesting design! Will definitely will be following this project! I like it and will try to grab one! Great work guys! GLWIC

[powwu]

Just an estimated date. Still working with our partner on this. Testing the materials, sound, etc. Just hope everything goes well based on what were prepared and tested before.

I want you to re-read your date, very slowly.

[john08099]

Just an estimated date. Still working with our partner on this. Testing the materials, sound, etc. Just hope everything goes well based on what were prepared and tested before.

I want you to re-read your date, very slowly.

lol, thank you, just corrected.

[john08099]

Interesting design! Will definitely will be following this project! I like it and will try to grab one! Great work guys! GLWIC

Thank you, hope everything goes smoothly, we will keep updating.

[LASERman Projects]

IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?

Yeah to me it looks like ikki68 clone

AFAIK IKKI68 was top-mount therefore I would call it more of an upgrade with gaskets than a clone, and for that I am very interested.

Funny that you don't shout clone on all same looking TKL boards which this layout is very much based on.

[john08099]

Prototypes updated

[Livid]

proto looks really nice, excited for this

[john08099]

proto looks really nice, excited for this

Thank you, meanwhile, feel free to let us know if you have any concerns.

[john08099]

IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?

Yeah to me it looks like ikki68 clone

AFAIK IKKI68 was top-mount therefore I would call it more of an upgrade with gaskets than a clone, and for that I am very interested.

Funny that you don't shout clone on all same looking TKL boards which this layout is very much based on.

68 is my favourite layout, really like this one too!

[john08099]

IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?

Yeah to me it looks like ikki68 clone

AFAIK IKKI68 was top-mount therefore I would call it more of an upgrade with gaskets than a clone, and for that I am very interested.

Funny that you don't shout clone on all same looking TKL boards which this layout is very much based on.

68 is my favourite layout, really like this one too!

In the past month, we have received many suggestions for this kit, expecially the weight with logo. We designed a new one for you to vote.

NEW Design albums at: https://imgur.com/a/n6fNYib
Vote for the your weight choice at: https://forms.gle/nWoWmTBw5gqFdaDq9

[Oddstag]

The new design is the winner for me!

[Oddstag]

Maybe I’ve missed it somewhere but what are the supported layouts? Is there iso and split left shift support?

[john08099]

Maybe I’ve missed it somewhere but what are the supported layouts? Is there iso and split left shift support?

Hot-swap version does not support ISO, will consider solder PCB with ISO support. Thanks.

[g_hack_it]

Will the hotswap pcb support rgb like the sun20? (Sorry for asking in multiple places, with rgb I'd probably grab 2)

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[LASERman Projects]

Will the hotswap pcb support rgb like the sun20? ...

The answer on Discord says no RGB, only light strip on the right side.

[john08099]

Will the hotswap pcb support rgb like the sun20? (Sorry for asking in multiple places, with rgb I'd probably grab 2)

Sent from my LM-V600 using Tapatalk

No RGB, but may have real gold plated brass weight. Let's see how the samples come out in days.

[john08099]

new brass weight, PCB, typing test streamers updated.

[john08099]

new brass weight, PCB, typing test streamers updated

[john08099]

New brass weight, PCB, typing test streamers updated.

[john08099]

New brass weight, PCB, typing test streamers updated.

[kwiizu]

In HipyoTech  review the durock stabs doesn't fit the plate. Is this fixed?

[tuxkey]

In HipyoTech  review the durock stabs doesn't fit the plate. Is this fixed?

interesting question ..

[tuxkey]

thinking of joining .. i'm already in for the ikkie68 and the Saka 65% .. so this would be my third board with the same layout hahah..

Couple of questions that worry me.

1) stabilizer problem (question already asked )

2) can't you do split spacebar for the hotswap version

3) can we order a kit with only solder option instead of only the hotswap as default ?
if not i want to order the extra solder pcb but then it must come with extra plate foam so i can swap both build on the same board.
i need to be able to do a quick swap between build otherwise i just buy one and perhaps only add the FR4 plate..

for me these are show stoppers..