Is this using Wakizashi PCB?
I'm interested; the renders look very nice. Good job!
- Any chance of getting some precision-cut material between PCB/plate or plate/case?
- Will there be a daughterboard for USB?
This layout feels weird to me. Wouldn't most people who need arrow keys but don't care for the F-row just go for the 65% layout instead and save the horizontal space?
This layout feels weird to me. Wouldn't most people who need arrow keys but don't care for the F-row just go for the 65% layout instead and save the horizontal space?
Biggest issue for me with 65s is most keycaps sets with non uniform profiles only have the correct profiles for Home, PgUp, PgDn, End or Home, End, PgUp, PgDn. In those layouts, PgUp and PgDn are the most accessible of the nav cluster; I actually use Home and End more often. Having a nav cluster where it belongs also means that everything is equidistant from the arrows; I usually never use the 2 keys in the top right just because they feel so far comparatively.
This layout feels weird to me. Wouldn't most people who need arrow keys but don't care for the F-row just go for the 65% layout instead and save the horizontal space?
Biggest issue for me with 65s is most keycaps sets with non uniform profiles only have the correct profiles for Home, PgUp, PgDn, End or Home, End, PgUp, PgDn. In those layouts, PgUp and PgDn are the most accessible of the nav cluster; I actually use Home and End more often. Having a nav cluster where it belongs also means that everything is equidistant from the arrows; I usually never use the 2 keys in the top right just because they feel so far comparatively.
I wouldn't use this myself but I know lots of people would want to use ISO enter. Are you considering adding this as an option? Maybe with another plate if you didnt wan't to change the current enter key on the plate.
Also, any split backspace support?
No WKL option?
Please add a WKL option ;)
are there plans for other plate materials?
With the brass plate being a feature in the IC why would you relegate any ISO plate options to aluminum instead of keeping them equal with the ANSI brass plate?I wouldn't use this myself but I know lots of people would want to use ISO enter. Are you considering adding this as an option? Maybe with another plate if you didnt wan't to change the current enter key on the plate.
Also, any split backspace support?
I'm thinking of offering an ISO-compatible aluminum plate, and also open-sourcing it.No WKL option?Please add a WKL option ;)
okkkkk WKL option availare there plans for other plate materials?
Perhaps not. Maybe an aluminum plate, but meh.
This layout feels weird to me. Wouldn't most people who need arrow keys but don't care for the F-row just go for the 65% layout instead and save the horizontal space?
Biggest issue for me with 65s is most keycaps sets with non uniform profiles only have the correct profiles for Home, PgUp, PgDn, End or Home, End, PgUp, PgDn. In those layouts, PgUp and PgDn are the most accessible of the nav cluster; I actually use Home and End more often. Having a nav cluster where it belongs also means that everything is equidistant from the arrows; I usually never use the 2 keys in the top right just because they feel so far comparatively.This layout feels weird to me. Wouldn't most people who need arrow keys but don't care for the F-row just go for the 65% layout instead and save the horizontal space?
Biggest issue for me with 65s is most keycaps sets with non uniform profiles only have the correct profiles for Home, PgUp, PgDn, End or Home, End, PgUp, PgDn. In those layouts, PgUp and PgDn are the most accessible of the nav cluster; I actually use Home and End more often. Having a nav cluster where it belongs also means that everything is equidistant from the arrows; I usually never use the 2 keys in the top right just because they feel so far comparatively.
Outside of og dyesubs and select pbt sets, you dont face that issue and even then its not a hard fix, can just buy double shot versions of the few keys you relacing since they arent likely to be highly used
- is brass the only plate material you're planning to support or will you also consider other types of material? (CF, Poly?)
- ne split backspace avail
- ne WKL blocker avail? (can imagine this not happening since it means actual changes to the physical structure of the board)
And last; is the case going to be high profile enough to cover the switches even with SA caps?
Looks clean! Nice infographics. Is this the same board from the renders on the GMK Dracula page or were you just inspired by seeing that layout/board?
With the brass plate being a feature in the IC why would you relegate any ISO plate options to aluminum instead of keeping them equal with the ANSI brass plate?
Any option for the sandblasting weight ? I really like this layout but not a big fan of PVD coat
2. Any possibility to re-design the LED? (Possibly like a line instead of a dot to make it not look out of place)
Any new updates with this?
Big fan of the layout! Something new and very functional. Also happy about the 'small' angle of 5.5 degrees. I like my keyboards flat, so I'm pleased this is not the usual 7+ degrees.
The RGB hole is fine imo, but I think you could perhaps emphasise the futuristic theme more by going with a different design such as a small line or something more futuristic. Would personally also be fine if there was not such an indicator, does anyone even use capslock? I would guess most people would bind it to control or FN anyway so the indicator is useless and not having it would give the keyboard a more stealthy look.
Color selection is also nice, hope you stick with those :)
I'd say anything neutral works. 9009, minimal, muted, greyscale, modo perhaps. Or just go crazy and pick a contrasting colorfull set.
Love the look of this, although only interested if ISO is an option. Can I ask how you are gauging ISO interest? There was no option to put any comments on the IC form.
will there be silver renders?
Also, if IC submitted well over 55, would you increase the limit?
are there considerations for a half plate?
Can we start GB
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today
also while we're asking hotswap too pls xd
Hey Pheonixstarr, speaking of plate options, maybe an aluminum plate? It'll probably help keep the manufacturing and materials costs down. I'm pretty sure a lot of people prefer the springy-ness of the material more as well.
Target GB date? :)
ISO meh. I wasn't planning on offering it—adding another plate option increases the overall price of it. Combining it with the ANSI cutout screws with the keyfeel (neither switch is truly mechanically supported by the plate).
Any chance at increasing the typing angle?
Yeah, 7 degrees would be perfect.I disagree. A lot of boards being created/IC'd at 7 and 8 degree, especially the 75/TKL market. Very low amount of 5-6 degree boards out there. It is a good choice to be different.
Will the white be off white, or 'white' white. You have Hyperfuse and Pristine shown, but both of those are off white sets (2M for hyperfuse and L9 for pristine). 2M is more grey and L9 is more beige.
This is exactly a format I wanted for years.
However, $400 a pop is too much. Full TKL costs this much, like Rama U80 for example.
KBDFAN8X Mk2 was for $250 including delivery.
I'm sad now... :'(
This is exactly a format I wanted for years.
However, $400 a pop is too much. Full TKL costs this much, like Rama U80 for example.
KBDFAN8X Mk2 was for $250 including delivery.
I'm sad now... :'(
I can't agree that the size of a keyboard has that much to do with the price (especially not when we're only dropping an f-row), and it's certainly not the only factor. In fact, comparing RAMA to KBDfans is like comparing Apple to a BLU phone--though I mean no offense to either ai03 nor KBDfans themselves.
KBDfans simply operates at a different level. I'm not a sizable company with a multitude of connections, years of experience, nor am I based in China (which reduces shipping cost in every sense of the word). Neither am I producing a huge amount of boards--something like two to three hundred MKII's were sold. And I don't mean to sound pretentious at all, but what I am trying to do is achieve a production quality near that of RAMA, TGR, Keycult, etc.
Also, good god, man; the MKII isn't even a gasket-mounted keyboard. And It isn't even $250; that's before you buy a plate .
Do note that Rama boards are far from perfect and should not be your standard of highest quality.This is exactly a format I wanted for years.
However, $400 a pop is too much. Full TKL costs this much, like Rama U80 for example.
KBDFAN8X Mk2 was for $250 including delivery.
I'm sad now... :'(
I can't agree that the size of a keyboard has that much to do with the price (especially not when we're only dropping an f-row), and it's certainly not the only factor. In fact, comparing RAMA to KBDfans is like comparing Apple to a BLU phone--though I mean no offense to either ai03 nor KBDfans themselves.
KBDfans simply operates at a different level. I'm not a sizable company with a multitude of connections, years of experience, nor am I based in China (which reduces shipping cost in every sense of the word). Neither am I producing a huge amount of boards--something like two to three hundred MKII's were sold. And I don't mean to sound pretentious at all, but what I am trying to do is achieve a production quality near that of RAMA, TGR, Keycult, etc.
Also, good god, man; the MKII isn't even a gasket-mounted keyboard. And It isn't even $250; that's before you buy a plate .
Hey, man, I understand your position which explains why this keyboard will be so expensive. Yes, you are right, 8X was $300 including plate, I forgot about it.
I was thinking that if Rama U80 is a full TKL made of huge block of alu, plus all the gasket, bits and pieces - yours being FKL, should be a bit cheaper, at least looking at material prices.
Like you said - you're not in the same position as those guys are, but still trying to achieve as much as possible, which is very good.
I hope you will achieve Rama's quality, also hoping that maybe you will be able to lower the price a bit, maybe raising the number of boards produced, something it helps negotiating better price with manufacturer. This is great design and like I said I was waiting for something like this to be produced and you're doing it. I wish you good luck and will be watching this closely, even if I won't be able to buy one.
Do note that Rama boards are far from perfect and should not be your standard of highest quality.
The reason their recent kits have that sound-dampening mat is that previous kits sound notoriously hollow and boring, to the point people have looked down on them for "looks first, functions later".
And let's not even mention the issues with their PCBs. My now-sold M65-A was a nightmare to fix.
Any chance at increasing the typing angle?Yeah, 7 degrees would be perfect.I disagree. A lot of boards being created/IC'd at 7 and 8 degree, especially the 75/TKL market. Very low amount of 5-6 degree boards out there. It is a good choice to be different.
Agreed. The 5.5 degree angle makes this board unique, and the low angle compliments the low profile design.
Hmmm, would you guys say that a steeper typing angle is better (more ergonomic) in reducing finger travel? If so, wouldn't it be more beneficial to be steeper : D (although I get the aesthetic preference)
Hmmm, would you guys say that a steeper typing angle is better (more ergonomic) in reducing finger travel? If so, wouldn't it be more beneficial to be steeper : D (although I get the aesthetic preference)
Hmmm, would you guys say that a steeper typing angle is better (more ergonomic) in reducing finger travel? If so, wouldn't it be more beneficial to be steeper : D (although I get the aesthetic preference)
Keeb ergonomics is meme, anyway. I just know that 5.5° is more comfortable for me, personally, and other small private-buy keebs I made received generally positive response on the relatively low angle. I didn't do it because I wanted to be "different" from other keebs, but I suppose I can make that a selling point nonetheless :)
When will the prototypes be ordered?
When will the prototypes be ordered?
Soon, I hope :p
I'm currently giving most of my attention to uni work, Austin, and GMK Nord. Perhaps in a month or three…?
Very interested, great layout. Would ISO plate and PCB be an option?
How can I buy this?
Any chance at increasing the typing angle?
How can I buy this?
Eventually, (hopefully), if there is enough interest in the board, the designer will open what is called a group buy. Once that opens, you can pay for the board, and with that money the designer will have the board be made. Usually, in a few months after the board is paid for, you will get the board shipped to you.
I've been watching this one with the intent to purchase, but then I remember it's a low typing angle and the fcfs amount is pretty low. Can't wait to see how they turn out tho.
Very interested, great layout. Would ISO plate and PCB be an option?
After some deliberation, I've decided not to offer ISO on this board. Usually, I'd add ISO support to the PCB and release an open-sourced plate file, but not this time.
Like the idea of that. Want in for sure. 9/30 updates look good!I've been watching this one with the intent to purchase, but then I remember it's a low typing angle and the fcfs amount is pretty low. Can't wait to see how they turn out tho.
Possibly I might make it a 55 unit MOQ, and open up the maximum to whatever. Hopefully, it'll stay under 100, but if that's how things roll, then it's how things roll.
Any chance at increasing the typing angle?
I've been watching this one with the intent to purchase, but then I remember it's a low typing angle and the fcfs amount is pretty low. Can't wait to see how they turn out tho.
Love this :D
Any chance of a black case color or are the colors pretty locked to the 6 shown?
ne photos of protos avail?
Love this :D
Any chance of a black case color or are the colors pretty locked to the 6 shown?
Not locked, but very little interest was shown in black, so I did not include it in the post. It'll show up as an option on the form, though.ne photos of protos avail?
Come back in about two or three weeks :)
Interested in this. +1 for ISO! I chose in the google form that I wouldn't be willing to go over $400, but if it meant ISO support for plate and PCB I'm more likely going to be fine with a price hike.This in ISO would be my dream board. I'm actually considering trying my first ANSI board ever just to get my hands on it.
This in ISO would be my dream board. I'm actually considering trying my first ANSI board ever just to get my hands on it.It's not that bad going from ISO to ANSI, imo. I actually prefer the larger left shift. But using a nordic kit without ISO enter is a bit irksome. If the price is right I'll settle for ANSI on this board.
This in ISO would be my dream board. I'm actually considering trying my first ANSI board ever just to get my hands on it.It's not that bad going from ISO to ANSI, imo. I actually prefer the larger left shift. But using a nordic kit without ISO enter is a bit irksome. If the price is right I'll settle for ANSI on this board.
Btw don't forget the Sterling Silver render, PheonixStarr :D
Maybe with Analog Dreams?
It's not that bad going from ISO to ANSI, imo. I actually prefer the larger left shift. But using a nordic kit without ISO enter is a bit irksome. If the price is right I'll settle for ANSI on this board.
Btw don't forget the Sterling Silver render, PheonixStarr :D
Maybe with Analog Dreams?
In The Netherlands we mostly use ansi so I'm no expect on the matter. But afaik ISOUK is the only iso layout that just changes position of keys compared to ansi but doesn't actually -add- anything. Where ISO-DE or norde layouts actually use the extra keys for new legends etc., so for those users I can imagine swapping to ansi would be harder.
How do you program a shortcut combo for it?It's not that bad going from ISO to ANSI, imo. I actually prefer the larger left shift. But using a nordic kit without ISO enter is a bit irksome. If the price is right I'll settle for ANSI on this board.
Btw don't forget the Sterling Silver render, PheonixStarr :D
Maybe with Analog Dreams?In The Netherlands we mostly use ansi so I'm no expect on the matter. But afaik ISOUK is the only iso layout that just changes position of keys compared to ansi but doesn't actually -add- anything. Where ISO-DE or norde layouts actually use the extra keys for new legends etc., so for those users I can imagine swapping to ansi would be harder.
Problem with ANSI is that you loose the pound symbol. I know there is a unicode shortcut for it, but I work in finance so it is a commonly used key. You can technically do UK ANSI, but then you still need a board that supports short left shift or you loose either the #~ key or the |\ key, or program a shortcut combo around it
Just a few days out from prototypes :DHyped
GB will open maybe in a few weeks.
Skipping both Chimera and E8.5 for this. Hopefully I'll be able to cop one
I went ahead and got e8.5 anywaysSkipping both Chimera and E8.5 for this. Hopefully I'll be able to cop one
Same -- in a fierce debate between this and J02. Chomping at the bit for protos. Pheonix, what are the odds there'll be a build stream?
Skipping both Chimera and E8.5 for this. Hopefully I'll be able to cop one
Same -- in a fierce debate between this and J02. Chomping at the bit for protos. Pheonix, what are the odds there'll be a build stream?
Skipping both Chimera and E8.5 for this. Hopefully I'll be able to cop one
Same -- in a fierce debate between this and J02. Chomping at the bit for protos. Pheonix, what are the odds there'll be a build stream?
Maybe! I'm thinking about it—personally, I don't feel like it's hype/interesting enough of a board to make it worth a stream. It's just a wacky layout with some basic gasketing.
No stream, keep the hype low, we all get keebs :)this.
don't hype this board too much since there are only very few boards available :D
oh unlimited now?don't hype this board too much since there are only very few boards available :D
naw, bro. Unlimited buy
also, nice oneplus 6t
So let’s get this straight...you currently have a significant amount of money held up from one semi-public/private group buy and you intend to open up an unlimited quantity group buy for another design before you resolve the issues from your other buy?Some would say this is an absolute triumph of keyboarding group buys.
Smells like the second coming of Tesletron.
So let’s get this straight...you currently have a significant amount of money ($14,000) held up from one semi-public/private group buy and you intend to open up an unlimited quantity group buy for another design before you resolve the issues from your other buy?
Smells like the second coming of Tesletron.
So let’s get this straight...you currently have a significant amount of money ($14,000) held up from one semi-public/private group buy and you intend to open up an unlimited quantity group buy for another design before you resolve the issues from your other buy?
Smells like the second coming of Tesletron.
So let’s get this straight...you currently have a significant amount of money ($14,000) held up from one semi-public/private group buy and you intend to open up an unlimited quantity group buy for another design before you resolve the issues from your other buy?
Smells like the second coming of Tesletron.
nah bro, they gotta take this gb money to fund the previous gb -- the forbidden gb tech
also nice pcb, where did you take it from?
So let’s get this straight...you currently have a significant amount of money ($14,000) held up from one semi-public/private group buy and you intend to open up an unlimited quantity group buy for another design before you resolve the issues from your other buy?
Smells like the second coming of Tesletron.So let’s get this straight...you currently have a significant amount of money ($14,000) held up from one semi-public/private group buy and you intend to open up an unlimited quantity group buy for another design before you resolve the issues from your other buy?
Smells like the second coming of Tesletron.
nah bro, they gotta take this gb money to fund the previous gb -- the forbidden gb tech
also nice pcb, where did you take it from?
As the uninitiated one, I know about the hate for Tesletron already, but what's this new stuff here? I'm a fan of this board but now I wanna know what I might be involving myself with.
So let’s get this straight...you currently have a significant amount of money ($14,000) held up from one semi-public/private group buy and you intend to open up an unlimited quantity group buy for another design before you resolve the issues from your other buy?
Smells like the second coming of Tesletron.So let’s get this straight...you currently have a significant amount of money ($14,000) held up from one semi-public/private group buy and you intend to open up an unlimited quantity group buy for another design before you resolve the issues from your other buy?
Smells like the second coming of Tesletron.
nah bro, they gotta take this gb money to fund the previous gb -- the forbidden gb tech
also nice pcb, where did you take it from?
As the uninitiated one, I know about the hate for Tesletron already, but what's this new stuff here? I'm a fan of this board but now I wanna know what I might be involving myself with.
The $14k thing... basically what happened was that there was, not sure what to call it, maybe an unadvertised soft launch, of her website where some early orders of the Cygnus and a different board were allowed. This was halted after a day, I believe the main reason was sales were higher than expected. It appears OP intended / expected just a couple of people to order and was not comfortable with too many orders.
Maybe a week later, the payment processing company (Square) locked and closed the account. According to OP, the Square account was not new and was used before, however the guesses given were either the larger amount of money, or the fact that there were several international sales that may have set off red flags. In any case, When this happens, Square locks the money for 90 days, no exceptions apparently, which would be February. OP has also stated that Square shuts off all customer service after locking the account, so there is no way to allow for refunds.
There are some Cygnus orders in there, however the vast majority of the funds are from the other board.
The payment processor was switched to a new one. OP has reported that they have discussed the business model with the new company before opening the account in the hopes to avoid the same problem.
Currently, it has been stated that previous Cygnus preorders are being honored despite not having access to funds (OP will front the cash until funds get released).
The other board is being delayed until the funds are released.
This is all according to what OP has said. There are some risks here of course, so it's up to you to decide.
Really like the board but it looks like there's quite a gap on the left side.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/JWEB70U.jpg)
Is this how it's going to be for the production boards?
Really like the board but it looks like there's quite a gap on the left side.
... if you're not careful in mounting the board, you can get gaps if you put the plate in off center ...
Is that supposed to be cygnus teal, because it looks more like a green.
I've decided upon Saturday, December 7th, 12:00 PM PST as the opening date of the group-buy. With a minimum of 50, it will remain open as an unlimited buy until January 7th (unless I hit some ridiculous number like 200 orders, but I highly doubt it'll get that far).So is it unlimted or limited? Whats the minimum of 50?
QuoteI've decided upon Saturday, December 7th, 12:00 PM PST as the opening date of the group-buy. With a minimum of 50, it will remain open as an unlimited buy until January 7th (unless I hit some ridiculous number like 200 orders, but I highly doubt it'll get that far).So is it unlimted or limited? Whats the minimum of 50?
It means they need at least 50 people to buy to have the group buy.Thank you! do you by chance know where i can find keylace co?
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/QoEXdnj.jpg)
Is the blue piece what is supposed to be the nightingale blue?
because the blue looks much more subtle in the renders.
The example piece is much more vibrant.
The nightingale blue looks amazing.
Is there a pantone # for that specific color?
GB moved up one day now?
The nightingale blue looks amazing.
Is there a pantone # for that specific color?
Pantone 533 C.GB moved up one day now?
Just a day.
Copying aegis navy as well. What is original with this gb?
Copying aegis navy as well. What is original with this gb?
UK-78 (from 2017) uses Pantone 533C.
GMK Nautilus (also from 2017) uses Pantone 533C.
AeBoards has aegis navy in 2018.
Hmmm. Who copied who?
Copying aegis navy as well. What is original with this gb?
UK-78 (from 2017) uses Pantone 533C.
GMK Nautilus (also from 2017) uses Pantone 533C.
AeBoards has aegis navy in 2018.
Hmmm. Who copied who?