“serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.”Introducing Serenity, a 65% split cluster keyboard with a rotary knob.(https://i.imgur.com/tNpfBQB.jpg?1)(https://i.imgur.com/dVDQ7Cj.jpg?1)Renders with GMK Mizu by Rensuya(https://i.imgur.com/KXQM5az.jpg?2)
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Expanded View(https://i.imgur.com/59NOjGO.jpg?1)Assortment of Knob Designs(https://i.imgur.com/LA32krJ.jpg?1)Planned GB start is NOVEMBER* 2020. It will be limited to 100 units which will be raffled.Fueled by a burning passion for custom keyboards, I was always amazed by the unique artistic decisions other designers made in their quest for the perfect keyboard. Yet, dismayed by countless keyboards that did not satisfy my productivity needs, I pursued the creation of a custom keyboard with the intent to make a compact yet practical 65%, for an equilibrium between utility and aesthetic. Its split-cluster design allows for a minimal and uncluttered form factor, and the rotary knob offers a classy and modern way for users to control continuous values like volume. A baseplate with inspiration from the luxurious Keycult No. 2 SS further adds sophistication to the side and bottom profiles. After hundreds of hours of intricate designing and development, I present to you: Serenity.Full Render Album (https://imgur.com/a/GCTpb1h)IC Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRP1ugftww3elJcwz8c8awnQ9IvcIIVLCG00sV2VgHtenPZA/viewform)join discord pls (https://serenity65.com)Specifications: - Mirror Polished Stainless Steel or PVD Brass baseplate
- PVD and Polished Brass Knob/Plate
- EC09 Incremental Rotary Encoder
- STM32 microprocessor
- Custom USB-C PCB with QMK Support
- Gasket Mounted on top and bottom of plate
- 6.9 degree typing angle
- 6063 Anodized Aluminum Top and Bottom
- No externally visible screws
Layout:Keyboard as of now is in a fixed layout and will most likely remain winkeyless only to reduce variety and cost. The two keys on the right can be mapped to many pairs of keys such as: Insert/Delete, Page Up/Page Down, and Home/End. Please offer layout feedback in the IC form if you would like any changes.(https://i.imgur.com/kyNIybt.png?1)
Colors / Materials:Aluminum Case - Black Anodization, 1 to 2 more colors decided by IC form results.Plate and Knob - Will be offered in the standard shiny and polished gold brass finish. If there is enough interest we may offer a polycarbonate plate or any other material.Baseplate - Stainless Steel version will be offered in a mirror polished finish. If there is sufficient interest we may also offer a PVD Clear/Rose Gold Brass option.Expected Price:The price of this board is undetermined as of now, it will be announced as prototypes come in a few months. Expect this to be $500+.Additional plates / PCBs will cost around $40-60; we do not have a specific quote yet.Execution:Since this is my first group buy, I am likely limiting this first run to 100 units. This means that the units will be raffled, via a form that I will send in my discord. If this group buy is successful, there will be future runs with more units :D https://serenity65.com (https://serenity65.com) ← Join Discord!Keyset Render Gallery:Renders with GMK Olivia by Olivia(https://i.imgur.com/lepqU0u.jpg?1)
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Renders with a GMK Minimal/Mr. Sleeves combo by Janglad / Taeha(https://i.imgur.com/xQlnWHM.jpg?1)
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Renders with GMK Serika by Zambumon(https://i.imgur.com/XFUvURH.jpg?2)(https://i.imgur.com/SteNLgf.jpg?1)(https://i.imgur.com/yIxLu9r.jpg?1)(https://i.imgur.com/VbDnICt.jpg?1)Renders with GMK Nord by Gtrx (https://i.imgur.com/U3NQ02U.jpg?1)
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Renders with GMK 9009 by Janglad (https://i.imgur.com/St3HZbn.jpg?1)
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Acknowledgements:Gtrx - for designing the amazing PCB!Kingk22 - for doing the beautiful renders!NathanAlphaMan - for all your advice and help when I needed it :D Go support Evolv! Keycult - Big fan of yours. Thank you so much for inspiring the design of this keyboard! And please check out the upcoming No. 1 Rev. 2, the No. 2/65, and No. 3 everyone!Thank you for reading :) My sincerest apologies for any formatting issues, this is my first time posting on Geekhack :p