Post by: beamingrobot on Sun, 10 May 2020, 20:36:19
Design: bisoromi
PCB: hineykeyboards
Vendor: monokei
Renders: thesiscamper
Photos: artemie
Sale Format: GB (no limits)
GB date:
Timeline: Delivery in Q3 2020
Price: See below
Specs:
- Seamless
- Gasket mount 60% (o-ring ala 356mini cuts)
- HHKB + Standard Layout
- USB C
- Custom feet
- Alu / Poly plates
Editions:
Standard (SGD 570 / 580):
- https://monokei.co/products/kei
SE (SGD 1200):
- https://monokei.co/products/kei-stainless-steel
Optional Extras:
- https://monokei.co/products/kei-assembly-kit
More info about this release here: https://monokei.co/blogs/news/kei-may-2020-release
Special thanks to the Keycult folks especially Zach for allowing us to use the No.2 rubber feet on the Kei, huge props to their input during our design process as well.
Discord: https://discord.gg/cbBZ3jj
Instagram: @monokei.co
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 11 May 2020, 00:49:30
FAQ-U
How many SE units will there be?
Unlimited during the GB period for both SE and Standard.
Is the Polycarbonate plate only available as an add-on?
Yes.
I didn't see the page for the Add-Ons, if I order extra stuff, can you ship together and refund extra shipping?
Yes. Contact us via email.
Is the default plate in the Standard and SE all silver?
Yes. Silver only. Blue, red, and polycarbonate plates are available as add-ons.
Is there any additional tax/GST for SG buyers?
No. It's all absorbed into the price.
What currency are the prices on the website?
All prices are in Singaporean Dollars (SGD).
Can you add split backspace or split right shift compatibility to the Hotswap PCB?
No. Hotswap PCB supported layout: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0339/8752/6700/files/keyboard-layout.png?v=1589163357
Can I use plateless hotswap?
No.
Does the PCB have relief cuts?
No.
What color is the PCB?
Black or green most likely. TBA.
Will there be VIA support on the PCB?
Yes.
How does the steel bottom affect the sound profile?
This is for you to find out by trying it ;)
Will there be extra PCBs and plates later on after the GB is over?
Yes. We plan to stock them.
Any typing tests?
Link 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTHvtiuCE-4)
Link 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6vXljIsnGw)
Post by: Signature on Mon, 11 May 2020, 06:20:22
Post by: adamjohari on Mon, 11 May 2020, 06:59:46
Post by: futurecrime on Mon, 11 May 2020, 07:13:51
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 11 May 2020, 07:32:55
Aw man I just got the Prophet Keyboard. Want to add the Infinitum. Now this! Plus I'm from Malaysia and always supportive of my Singaporean brothers/sisters.
Bruh I'm Malaysian too XD
Post by: f1 on Mon, 11 May 2020, 07:49:11
Post by: s3vv4 on Mon, 11 May 2020, 15:08:06
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 11 May 2020, 15:14:26
Is the side profile straight or is there an angle where the top and bottom pieces meet? The photos are conflicting
The side isn't straight. It is similar to the Keycult No.2 and the HHKB HG (original inspiration) -- there's a bit of an angle on the side.
The case is seamless, so the top and bottom really meet at the bottom surface of the keyboard, so there's no seam visible from the side when the case is sitting on the desk.
Post by: adamjohari on Mon, 11 May 2020, 21:24:10
Aw man I just got the Prophet Keyboard. Want to add the Infinitum. Now this! Plus I'm from Malaysia and always supportive of my Singaporean brothers/sisters.
Bruh I'm Malaysian too XD
Ok now I'm definitely in! Just gotta choose between the Standard Blue or the SS :thumb:
Post by: matrixzj on Tue, 12 May 2020, 00:13:28
Post by: beamingrobot on Tue, 12 May 2020, 00:30:06
Plate file will be published after GB ?
Yes, we'll have it up on our website after GB.
Post by: catamscott on Tue, 12 May 2020, 00:36:51
Post by: bolaber on Tue, 12 May 2020, 17:35:07
Post by: beamingrobot on Tue, 12 May 2020, 19:55:22
Some extra built pics as well, please note that feet location will change in the final version as the proto was ordered late Dec 2019 before we made that change.
(https://i.imgur.com/n0BKsDN.jpg)
Album (https://imgur.com/a/LeIGT5y)
Post by: kchlam on Wed, 13 May 2020, 14:58:13
Post by: Rafa_n on Wed, 13 May 2020, 15:07:54
I'm hopefully waiting for the next run with more color options since I already have a silver board.
Post by: Nigolski on Wed, 13 May 2020, 16:26:06
Post by: beamingrobot on Wed, 13 May 2020, 19:31:25
Will there be a stainless steel typing test? That was the one i was hoping to pick up, would be cool to hear how it sounds like :)
Not at this time since we're still working on PCBs :)
Post by: fivetwofour on Wed, 13 May 2020, 22:19:56
Post by: beamingrobot on Wed, 13 May 2020, 23:56:43
Sorry if this has been asked but how would you compare the feel of a half plate to that of a polycarbonate full plate?
Half plate flexes more and for some it feels inconsistent as the alphas do not have any support. I enjoy it but I know some who prefer just full plate for a more uniform typing experience.
Post by: bolaber on Thu, 14 May 2020, 11:28:31
what size is the space bar on the hot swap unit?
what about the alt and ctrl buttons?
what about the right shift?
Post by: chits on Thu, 14 May 2020, 11:53:30
i saw the link to the hot swap layout but i'm not good enough to tell the width of the keys based on a picture.
what size is the space bar on the hot swap unit?
what about the alt and ctrl buttons?
what about the right shift?
spacebar is 7u
alt and ctrl are 1.5u
right shift is 2.75u
Post by: bolaber on Thu, 14 May 2020, 11:56:37
what stabs will i need to get for it?
Post by: chits on Thu, 14 May 2020, 12:00:34
thank you so much!4x 2u
what stabs will i need to get for it?
1x 7u
Post by: beamingrobot on Fri, 15 May 2020, 23:11:44
Here's a helpful timer for that: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20200523T10&p0=236&msg=Kei+GB&font=sanserif&csz=1
Post by: adamjohari on Wed, 20 May 2020, 02:15:31
Post by: beamingrobot on Fri, 22 May 2020, 06:16:41
Post by: s3vv4 on Fri, 22 May 2020, 14:04:29
Post by: catamscott on Fri, 22 May 2020, 15:03:15
How high is case at the front?
~18mm according to beaming in the discord
Post by: ullr on Fri, 22 May 2020, 16:33:14
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 20 July 2020, 22:56:00
(https://i.imgur.com/chW7MWC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aEdnAla.jpg)
Post by: beamingrobot on Sat, 17 October 2020, 19:19:57
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 17 October 2020, 22:21:00
Boards are on their way to us on a boat.
im imagining a small tugboat but i know it is not
Post by: Tyler on Sat, 17 October 2020, 23:09:25
Post by: beamingrobot on Sat, 17 October 2020, 23:51:51
sad I missed this :(
We'll have extras and more news soon :thumb:
im imagining a small tugboat but i know it is not
That'd be pretty cool.
Post by: chriszhu on Sun, 18 October 2020, 18:28:34
sad I missed this :(
We'll have extras and more news soon :thumb:
im imagining a small tugboat but i know it is not
That'd be pretty cool.
Looking forward to it!
Post by: evanmcferran on Mon, 19 October 2020, 00:52:34
Post by: Little4Real on Mon, 19 October 2020, 19:05:57
Post by: beamingrobot on Thu, 05 November 2020, 23:50:00
https://monokei.co/blogs/news/kei-r1-updates-extras
Pricing on extras will be updated soon, here's a countdown timer:
https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20201107T10&p0=236&msg=Kei+R1+Extras&font=sanserif
Post by: beamingrobot on Sun, 15 November 2020, 19:25:51
Post by: Nevermore012 on Mon, 16 November 2020, 08:27:19
All GB items go out today! R2 next ;Dhopefully r2 will be 65% layout
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Post by: slxdegrees on Mon, 16 November 2020, 08:29:54
R2 will still be a 60%, but with wkl and more colors.All GB items go out today! R2 next ;Dhopefully r2 will be 65% layout
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...and I'm not sure about a 65% but I hear there's something...
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Post by: catamscott on Tue, 17 November 2020, 20:06:13
Post by: piteqiu on Tue, 17 November 2020, 20:20:51
Post by: Nevermore012 on Tue, 17 November 2020, 20:25:32
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Post by: Little4Real on Tue, 17 November 2020, 20:55:04
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 23 November 2020, 20:04:22