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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: Kenton on Fri, 04 October 2019, 08:10:24
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Hi, everybody. I am a keyboard-lover and designer from DT.Heart in China. I have been in this hobby for years and I am delighted to introduce my design.
At first impression, I wanted to design and make a minimalist-esque keyboard, but I am unsure how receptive it will be for fellow keyboard enthusiasts. I have went ahead and made my first edition prototype somewhere this May. Some of the design details did not meet my demands, thus several major modifications are made during my second prototyping process.
Here is the Mithril 60 keyboard！
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Waiting for months, the processing of samples has been finished！！！
At the same time, I will launch the limited color "Halloween" here
HALLOWEEN-BLACK&ORANGE
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DEEPSEA-DARKBLUE%GREW
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Layout: There are two layouts to choose from: Normal 60% or HHKB layout.
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The board uses a large fillet on the corner of the case to cater to a more modern theme. The top case uses a 4mm thick integrated plate as the mounting mechanism.
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Logo on the top right of the casing is made of aluminum finished in silver PVD coating.
PCB uses QMK firmware and USB Type C connector with the port located on the middle of the keyboard.
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The weight is made of stainless steel instead of the traditional brass, making the keyboard a tad heavier with a modern touch. Stainless steel is also more resilient to scratches unlike brass.
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Contents of the Mythril 60 Keyboard：
6063 aluminum top case with integrated plate
6063 aluminum bottom case
Stainless steel weight
Aluminum logo finished in silver PVD
PCB (QMK with USB Type C connector)
Price：278$
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I have spent considerable amount of time on the side and forehead of this keyboard. I will be eager to post the second prototype later along with the group buy details. Thanks for your support.
Mithril 60 is made by DT.heart, a brand-new manufacturer in China. We have spent more a year designing and making this exquisite typing-tool. Please stay with me for this GB.
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update 2019.10.24
Color 1 Panda top cover white bottom shell black
2 deep sea with blue top and gray shell
3 dark night green top cover black shell green
4 mystery colors announced on October 30
i will change it to be a top mount keyboard
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If you are interested in Mithril or DT.heart Please join us: https://discord.gg/mJZ2QR8
Previous keyboards： （Jupiter75）（J80）（Morgan40）
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THANKS!
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Man I lost my first set of mithril to some guy offering free armor trimming.
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Ahh, too bad it’s integrated plate though. Yet to receive my M60A but so far all HHKB-likes with integrated plate sounded not that great to me :(
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Never mind,
There are two versions of this keyboard.
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Clean looking board, best of luck for GB!
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I don't think integrated plate is a good idea. Not many people like it.
Your board is lacking some features distinguishing it from others.
If you add bluetooth to your board, it can be a point.
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There are two versions of this keyboard. You can wait for the real thing to come out.
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Look great. wait for GB
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sure gogogo！
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Good keyboard. Looking for GB
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Looks great. Definitely interested!
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Looks great. Definitely interested!
Thank you for your support. The sample is almost finished. I will update it later.
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Good keyboard. Looking for GB
Thanks bro l will do my best to make this keyboard
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Gimme a Dark Purple Top plate and i indeed will the my wallet at screen. GL man
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this looks like a really nice board. Hope to see a GB soon
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Gimme a Dark Purple Top plate and i indeed will the my wallet at screen. GL man
I'll choose purple.
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I like this sort of simplicity.
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Looks good!
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This is very elegant
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This is very elegant
Thank you for your support. I will update it synchronously.
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Looks good!
thanks coming soon ！
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I like this sort of simplicity.
Simple but not simple
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this looks like a really nice board. Hope to see a GB soon
Soon group buying will open
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definitely interested!
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definitely interested!
Thank you for your support. I'll make it with my heart.
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Agree that some distinguishing features are needed even for this version to be able to stand out from other HHKB boards, ie. rama m60.
also ne wkl avail?
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Agree that some distinguishing features are needed even for this version to be able to stand out from other HHKB boards, ie. rama m60.
also ne wkl avail?
two version of this keyboard
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Agree that some distinguishing features are needed even for this version to be able to stand out from other HHKB boards, ie. rama m60.
also ne wkl avail?
two version of this keyboard
Looking forward to a WKL version~ make it happen plz (*^▽^*)
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Agree that some distinguishing features are needed even for this version to be able to stand out from other HHKB boards, ie. rama m60.
also ne wkl avail?
two version of this keyboard
Looking forward to a WKL version~ make it happen plz (*^▽^*)
Okay, I'll think about it.
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Looks nice! Wish you would reconsider for a standard top mount plate though. Really dont like the feel of integrated plates.
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Looks nice! Wish you would reconsider for a standard top mount plate though. Really dont like the feel of integrated plates.
Okay, I'll think about it.
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Would be super interested if not for the integrated plate, super nice design though good luck with GB
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Would be super interested if not for the integrated plate, super nice design though good luck with GB
We also have the top mount
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I love the design - what is the concern about integrated plate vs separate? is it because people want more flex (e.g. half plate, poly plate, etc)? or is there some limitation this imposes on the keyboard?
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Ahh, too bad it’s integrated plate though. Yet to receive my M60A but so far all HHKB-likes with integrated plate sounded not that great to me :(
Pretty much my thoughts. Once you've gone split space on 60% it's hard to go back
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Ahh, too bad it’s integrated plate though. Yet to receive my M60A but so far all HHKB-likes with integrated plate sounded not that great to me :(
Pretty much my thoughts. Once you've gone split space on 60% it's hard to go back
Hmm, never tried split space, guess aesthetics are more important to me than ergonomics after all :D
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I love the design - what is the concern about integrated plate vs separate? is it because people want more flex (e.g. half plate, poly plate, etc)? or is there some limitation this imposes on the keyboard?
First of all, thank you. I'll have three options about plate in group purchase.
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Ahh, too bad it’s integrated plate though. Yet to receive my M60A but so far all HHKB-likes with integrated plate sounded not that great to me :(
Pretty much my thoughts. Once you've gone split space on 60% it's hard to go back
Hmm, never tried split space, guess aesthetics are more important to me than ergonomics after all :D
do you like the split space？
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can you add wkl layout ? :D
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can you add wkl layout ? :D
I'll give you as many choices as I can
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I love the design - what is the concern about integrated plate vs separate? is it because people want more flex (e.g. half plate, poly plate, etc)? or is there some limitation this imposes on the keyboard?
Integrated plate = harsh bottom out. But it is not the biggest issues and some people do like it this way. The biggest issues is sound. Integrated plate boards are usually very pingy and echoey, which makes boards sound terrible (imo!) with almost any kind of a switch, but especially tactiles like Holy Panda / Zealios V2.
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I love the design - what is the concern about integrated plate vs separate? is it because people want more flex (e.g. half plate, poly plate, etc)? or is there some limitation this imposes on the keyboard?
Integrated plate = harsh bottom out. But it is not the biggest issues and some people do like it this way. The biggest issues is sound. Integrated plate boards are usually very pingy and echoey, which makes boards sound terrible (imo!) with almost any kind of a switch, but especially tactiles like Holy Panda / Zealios V2.
ok i see
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When to star GB
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When to star GB
Before November 1st
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Looks great. Although I would like to see a WKL layout and non integrated plate if possible. Otherwise I’d 100% be in.
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Looks great. Although I would like to see a WKL layout and non integrated plate if possible. Otherwise I’d 100% be in.
Thank you for your advice. I'll think about it carefully. When we open the group, we will definitely have the option of separating the locating plate.
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When to star GB
Before November 1st
Before that, there will be 5 sets of samples with 5 colors, which will provide reference for group buying and color selection.
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Any new pics？
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Any new pics？
I will change the way this keyboard is assembled to top mount i will give everyone a big surprise on OctUber31
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Hi, everybody. I am a keyboard-lover and designer from DT.Heart in China. I have been in this hobby for years and I am delighted to introduce my design.
At first impression, I wanted to design and make a minimalist-esque keyboard, but I am unsure how receptive it will be for fellow keyboard enthusiasts. I have went ahead and made my first edition prototype somewhere this May. Some of the design details did not meet my demands, thus several major modifications are made during my second prototyping process.
Here is the Mithril 60 keyboard！
Layout: There are two layouts to choose from: Normal 60% or HHKB layout.
(Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link)
The board uses a large fillet on the corner of the case to cater to a more modern theme. The top case uses a 4mm thick integrated plate as the mounting mechanism.
(Attachment Link)
Logo on the top right of the casing is made of aluminum finished in silver PVD coating.
PCB uses QMK firmware and USB Type C connector with the port located on the middle of the keyboard.
(Attachment Link)
The weight is made of stainless steel instead of the traditional brass, making the keyboard a tad heavier with a modern touch. Stainless steel is also more resilient to scratches unlike brass.
(Attachment Link)
Contents of the Mythril 60 Keyboard：
6063 aluminum top case with integrated plate
6063 aluminum bottom case
Stainless steel weight
Aluminum logo finished in silver PVD
PCB (QMK with USB Type C connector)
Price：278$
(Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link)
I have spent considerable amount of time on the side and forehead of this keyboard. I will be eager to post the second prototype later along with the group buy details. Thanks for your support.
Mithril 60 is made by DT.heart, a brand-new manufacturer in China. We have spent more a year designing and making this exquisite typing-tool. Please stay with me for this GB.
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update 2019.10.24
Color 1 Panda top cover white bottom shell black
2 deep sea with blue top and gray shell
3 dark night green top cover black shell green
4 mystery colors announced on October 30
i will change it to be a top mount keyboard
If you are interested in Mithril or DT.heart Please join us: https://discord.gg/mJZ2QR8
Previous keyboards： （Jupiter75）（J80）（Morgan40）
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Wait white blue one in renders not color option :(. Those exact colors been looking for in a board.
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Wow, thanks for changing it to top mount.
Also, that panda colorway is dope. Sucks that there is no white/blue option though.
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Loving the look of the black/dark grey and green colorway!
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Wow, thanks for changing it to top mount.
Also, that panda colorway is dope. Sucks that there is no white/blue option though.
Don't worry about the color in GB. I will provide the light color option.
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With top mount I‘m out. So many available with this tech. Rama is also very succsessful with integrated plates. Was looking forward to try it out.
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With top mount I‘m out. So many available with this tech. Rama is also very succsessful with integrated plates. Was looking forward to try it out.
Do you have any experience with integrated plate boards?
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Wow, thanks for changing it to top mount.
Also, that panda colorway is dope. Sucks that there is no white/blue option though.
The light blue on the rendering is proofing
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The light blue on the rendering is proofing
That's good to hear. Also, since it's no longer integrated plate, do you have any idea how thick the plate will be now? Is it still going to be 4mm?
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The light blue on the rendering is proofing
That's good to hear. Also, since it's no longer integrated plate, do you have any idea how thick the plate will be now? Is it still going to be 4mm?
no 2mm
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Do you have models with integrated plate available? Everything out there is top mount - I was looking forward to the thick integrated non-flex
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Is there any chance for hotswap?
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I believe he said in the future. For the time being though, it's going to be a solder PCB
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I believe he said in the future. For the time being though, it's going to be a solder PCB
this time it's going to be a solder PCB
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Would it be possible to get bad boy without the strange bit on the top right corner? It sorta feels out of place to me :) And would a polished weight be a thing? I prefer polished silver or brass over colored steel :3
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I love this board.
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I love this board.
thank you
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Board looks great.
Couple of questions:
1. Will there be options to mix and match the top and bottom aluminum case colors?
2. Are there any feet on the board? or will the bottom aluminum case + weight be flush with the surface?
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Board looks great.
Couple of questions:
1. Will there be options to mix and match the top and bottom aluminum case colors?
2. Are there any feet on the board? or will the bottom aluminum case + weight be flush with the surface?
The color of this group purchase is different colors of GB
The weight is on the same plane as the bottom
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Awesome! I think I have a couple more questions now that I'm interested in the board:
1. What's the typing angle of the board?
2. Do you have the total weight of the of the board as well?
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Awesome! I think I have a couple more questions now that I'm interested in the board:
1. What's the typing angle of the board?
2. Do you have the total weight of the of the board as well?
6.5°
total weight about 3kg
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Wondering what these elusive mystery colors will be.
I’m also hoping for a hotswap PCB.
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Wondering what these elusive mystery colors will be.
I’m also hoping for a hotswap PCB.
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do you like white pcbs
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Wondering what these elusive mystery colors will be.
I’m also hoping for a hotswap PCB.
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do you like white pcbs
Yes.
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Definitely interested! The hhkb version is gorgeous and the price is fine to me :thumb:
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Recently, GB is under review. It may take a while for you to communicate with me in discord. I will answer your questions
Happy Thanksgiving Day
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Hell yeah I'm interested, been waiting for something like this for a while, maybe will be my first build!
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GB is live btw. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103526.new#new
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Seems like he does not care about the GB thread :))
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I'm in
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Please, please, please, white top, cyan or aqua blue bottom! The case looks awesome, man!