[IC] Noxary 280 & 220

[Puddsy]

What kind of alu will be used to make the case? Will there be any chance of it being 7075?

prolly 6061 or 6063 so he can meet the target price

[xondat]

What kind of alu will be used to make the case? Will there be any chance of it being 7075?

I'll be going with 6061 since I don't want to take any major changes to what works. I could do a few 7075 as part test, part GB if a few want.

[p_blaze]

What kind of alu will be used to make the case? Will there be any chance of it being 7075?

I'll be going with 6061 since I don't want to take any major changes to what works. I could do a few 7075 as part test, part GB if a few want.

Sounds very interesting but if the price is higher as Puddsy said then I probably can't T_T

[xondat]

There are 3 versions planned, so probably shouldn't make it any more complex anyway ) )

[phorx]

What are the benefits of using 7075 vs 6061 aluminum?

[p_blaze]

There are 3 versions planned, so probably shouldn't make it any more complex anyway ) )

3 versions? Regular, limited, and pad?

[xondat]

There are 3 versions planned, so probably shouldn't make it any more complex anyway ) )

3 versions? Regular, limited, and pad?

3 versions of the TKL

[p_blaze]

There are 3 versions planned, so probably shouldn't make it any more complex anyway ) )

3 versions? Regular, limited, and pad?

3 versions of the TKL

What is the third? :thinking: or is this a surprise 

[clasicks]

ONLY THE BEST DESIGN EVER

[phorx]

There are 3 versions planned, so probably shouldn't make it any more complex anyway ) )

3 versions? Regular, limited, and pad?

3 versions of the TKL

What is the third? :thinking: or is this a surprise 

Limited cerakote, limited anodized, and regular anodized ?

[Etherealsound]

What kind of alu will be used to make the case? Will there be any chance of it being 7075?

I'll be going with 6061 since I don't want to take any major changes to what works. I could do a few 7075 as part test, part GB if a few want.

I might be down for that

[Peiweisgreat]

What kind of alu will be used to make the case? Will there be any chance of it being 7075?

I'll be going with 6061 since I don't want to take any major changes to what works. I could do a few 7075 as part test, part GB if a few want.

No need to over complicate things for yourself, and what are the differences between the 6061/63 and 7075?

[p_blaze]

What kind of alu will be used to make the case? Will there be any chance of it being 7075?

I'll be going with 6061 since I don't want to take any major changes to what works. I could do a few 7075 as part test, part GB if a few want.

No need to over complicate things for yourself, and what are the differences between the 6061/63 and 7075?

7075 is very good for hard ano

[phorx]

7075 is very good for hard ano

Does it limit color choice?

[p_blaze]

7075 is very good for hard ano

Does it limit color choice?

No clue, but I've seen some really nice hard anos like the FMJ

[Etherealsound]

7075 is very good for hard ano

Does it limit color choice?

No clue, but I've seen some really nice hard anos like the FMJ

Yeah, with 7075 the texture and finish of the alu is quite a bit better imo.

[Puddsy]

7075 is very good for hard ano

Does it limit color choice?

yes, getting hard ano in colors other than black is generally very expensive and difficult to do

doing type 3 ano tints the color VERY dark, so you can't really do a lot of things you can do with type 2

[Etherealsound]

7075 is very good for hard ano

Does it limit color choice?

No clue, but I've seen some really nice hard anos like the FMJ

Yes, most hard anos are usually black or a dark color but it's sort of overkill for a keyboard anyways. I think it's worth it to just go type II and have a variety of colors, namely silver  .

[futurecrime]

What kind of alu will be used to make the case? Will there be any chance of it being 7075?

I'll be going with 6061 since I don't want to take any major changes to what works. I could do a few 7075 as part test, part GB if a few want.

No need to over complicate things for yourself, and what are the differences between the 6061/63 and 7075?

If you're interested you can see a test Yuktsi did here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76672.0

[keebweeb]

What kind of alu will be used to make the case? Will there be any chance of it being 7075?

I'll be going with 6061 since I don't want to take any major changes to what works. I could do a few 7075 as part test, part GB if a few want.

No need to over complicate things for yourself, and what are the differences between the 6061/63 and 7075?

If you're interested you can see a test Yuktsi did here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76672.0

Really love the 7075's characteristic slight copper-colored tint visible in that test. It'd be cool to see more keyboards in fancier alloys like that if the extra cost isn't too excessive. Getting the anodizing colors you want might prove more difficult with the reduced aluminum content though, at least from what I've gathered reading finishing.com and various firearm forums.

[phorx]

I’m hoping for a purple 280/220 set, so if it’s 7075 then I’ll guess I’ll have to cross my fingers for a limited edition that can get cerakoted.

[xondat]

Is there any interest in an ISO only plate? I originally made it with the files, might consider running it if a few want it. CLEAN PLATES FOR ALL!

[HaveAGoodDay_]

Is there any interest in an ISO only plate? I originally made it with the files, might consider running it if a few want it. CLEAN PLATES FOR ALL!

Interested

[Peppermint216]

I wanted a tight ANSI but a few of my sets don't have stepped caps, so I would need a universal (am I right thinking the fixed ANSI is stepped only?)

[xondat]

I wanted a tight ANSI but a few of my sets don't have stepped caps, so I would need a universal (am I right thinking the fixed ANSI is stepped only?)

Yeah it's currently stepped only, but I may make it fit both. Takes away the point though.

[dr_derivative]

Is there any interest in an ISO only plate? I originally made it with the files, might consider running it if a few want it. CLEAN PLATES FOR ALL!

I'm interested 

[nevaenuf]

Sounds like a lot of fun.  I'm in.

[Theswetiyeti]

Looks really good

[Pwner]

Is there any interest in an ISO only plate? I originally made it with the files, might consider running it if a few want it. CLEAN PLATES FOR ALL!

BANNED!

[xondat]

GB info since a lot of stuff is happening at the minute...

I still need to order the prototype, but I can't until I've decided what to do with the port placement. Should be deciding tomorrow, and have it ordered by the end of the week.

I can't run more than 2 GBs on GH so it'll be after 268 anyway. Will also show the sort of quality this will be (and judging by the parts from production I already have, it'll be 10/10).

Most likely will have a large GB window but with limit slots to hopefully fill them all. If they aren't filled, probably will get extras as the price I'm aiming for would be at the higher quantity

[p_blaze]

GB info since a lot of stuff is happening at the minute...

I still need to order the prototype, but I can't until I've decided what to do with the port placement. Should be deciding tomorrow, and have it ordered by the end of the week.

I can't run more than 2 GBs on GH so it'll be after 268 anyway. Will also show the sort of quality this will be (and judging by the parts from production I already have, it'll be 10/10).

Most likely will have a large GB window but with limit slots to hopefully fill them all. If they aren't filled, probably will get extras as the price I'm aiming for would be at the higher quantity

H Y P E

[phorx]

Shut up and take my money!   )

[Skynet_0]

I can't wait for this lmao

[xondat]

Finished development last night... Finally.

Had a family photo:



The main noticeable result is this:



Not much... I know ) It's super clean though. No large cutout -- just a simple, singular hole.

Will aim for prototypes submitted this week

[thokir]

All four look really great, nice work! Especially this color... in case the GB is gonna happen, please offer a finish + color combination which makes it look like on the renders.  Would be dope

Getting all four of them would give one the perfect loadout... but I already know I won't be able to afford that, sadly.

[futurecrime]

Skillz

[phorx]

Looks great!

[ihalatch]

How tall is the 280 board on both sides? What's the keyboard in the middle? Looks interesting.

[xondat]

How tall is the 280 board on both sides? What's the keyboard in the middle? Looks interesting.

15mm front faces on all. Dunno about the back.

Keyboard in the middle is a 78 key, same layout as KMAC Mini. It's mainly a reference design as it's the same depth as a 60%, and same width as the TKL.

I'll say it straight away, no plans to run it yet

[thokir]

I'll say it straight away, no plans to run it yet

You make me cry

[xondat]

I'll say it straight away, no plans to run it yet

You make me cry

I already have 6 projects planned, so best not get too ahead )

[thokir]

Ugh, 6 projects are a lot. Do you (plan to) handle them all by yourself alone, or will you have some people to help you with them (especially shipping, quality control, talking to the companies etc)? I'd never in my life have the time to do that all alone

[ihalatch]

How tall is the 280 board on both sides? What's the keyboard in the middle? Looks interesting.

15mm front faces on all. Dunno about the back.

Keyboard in the middle is a 78 key, same layout as KMAC Mini. It's mainly a reference design as it's the same depth as a 60%, and same width as the TKL.

I'll say it straight away, no plans to run it yet

I like them a lot but don't have the money to participate in your next GB Even if I had the money it'd be pretty difficult to get one.

[p_blaze]

I like the clean cutout, I usually hate those giant holes in most boards
I can't wait to see the proto ^_^

[MMKB]

Finished development last night... Finally.

Had a family photo:

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The main noticeable result is this:

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Not much... I know ) It's super clean though. No large cutout -- just a simple, singular hole.

Will aim for prototypes submitted this week

I love the design language. A rectangle remains a rectangle. Reminds me of Dieter Rams and Corbusier.

[Cavemann6]

Finished development last night... Finally.

Had a family photo:

Show Image

The main noticeable result is this:

Show Image

Not much... I know ) It's super clean though. No large cutout -- just a simple, singular hole.

Will aim for prototypes submitted this week

Looks great 

[Muffin_Smasher]

I am super hyped to join in on this GB Xondat!   

[xondat]

Ugh, 6 projects are a lot. Do you (plan to) handle them all by yourself alone, or will you have some people to help you with them (especially shipping, quality control, talking to the companies etc)? I'd never in my life have the time to do that all alone

GH only allows members to run 2 at a time, so that's going to make it a little easier. I'm good doing everything, it isn't too complex, just a lot of time.

Even if I had the money it'd be pretty difficult to get one.

Well nothing should be apart from the numbered ones


Thanks for all the support guys. I'm ordering the prototype next week, so should have it by the end of next month. I hope!

[nevaenuf]

This buy looks like a lot of fun.  It'll be dope to build.

[get_weird]

This is kinda unrelated, but will we see an x60 v2 anytime soon?