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Title: [IC] Pulse 60% - UPDATE (HHKB, WKL and Plates)
Post by: Tobejas on Wed, 27 May 2020, 14:26:30
Update 28/5-20
After just about 24 hours it's became really clear what was wanted by the community. Therefore i will get to work ASAP on adding support for both HHKB and WKL, i will try my best to make sure both of these editions are added without having to much of an impact on the price, hopefully none (price will be anounced at a later stage). I will also see what i can do about adding support for more types of layouts on the plate, like Tsangan and a split spacebar.

Thanks alot for all the feedback - Keep it coming!

Pulse (60% Topmounted case)
Hello Geekhacker's. My name is Tobias and i am an avid keyboard enthusiast like everyone else reading this thread. I am a sucker for good looking keyboard and prefer a somewhat basic style and decided to therefore spend some of my time during there uncertain times designing my own keyboard. After countless hours, long nights and many different styles and types of keyboards i've finally made a keyboard with a design i am proud of, the Pulse!


(https://i.postimg.cc/dDffgwtJ/founder1.png) (https://postimg.cc/dDffgwtJ)

Specifications


* = Not yet designed

Currently supports both standard ANSI and ISO layouts as shown below, if you want support for more layouts added feel free to leave a request in the form provided at the end of the post. If there are enough requests for said layout i will make sure its supported before launching the GB!

(https://i.postimg.cc/9zHLqhYf/standard-ansi.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/9zHLqhYf)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Hj0Bwh69/standard-iso.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Hj0Bwh69)

Renders

The case is still in an early development stage and the renders are not of the highest quality but i hope this helps to get a picture of what the final product will look like!


(https://i.postimg.cc/dDffgwtJ/founder1.png) (https://postimg.cc/dDffgwtJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jDHkWf6j/founder2.png) (https://postimg.cc/jDHkWf6j)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gn67WQn8/founder3.png) (https://postimg.cc/gn67WQn8)

To-do list


The case is still in the earlier stages and there are still alot of things to be done. I have not decided any colors since i want the buyers to be able to have an impact on the product they are buying. The only color i will decide is for the Founder's Edition. The top and bottom case will both be made of anodized aluminum and will be colormatched. If there is an interest for it the plate and weights can be made of aluminum instead of brass, i however prefer the look of brass so i set that as the standard option. The most important thing to me is that everyone who buys the keyboard is happy and satisfied with what they bought, therefore i am willing to make adjustments if there are enough people wanting that said change. This keyboard is inspired by just about every keyboard i have seen in the interest checks.

Interest form
https://forms.gle/nBEz1qbcV24egHPj6 (https://forms.gle/nBEz1qbcV24egHPj6)



Best regards,
Tobias[/list]
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: CrazyAssMonkey on Wed, 27 May 2020, 14:37:04
That colorscheme is gorgeous. I'm a sucker for 60%.
Split spacebar/2.75-1-2.25/similars would be awesome.


Oh and ps polycarb <3

Also founders edition?
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: KingOfMemes on Wed, 27 May 2020, 14:38:17
Please consider HHKB thanks
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: ♾Ḋḯṩⱥṩẗḝṟ on Wed, 27 May 2020, 14:41:01
Hey Tobias, good looking design here. IC form sent  :D
All the best for you and your project!
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: victorpre on Wed, 27 May 2020, 15:30:33
Quote from: KingOfMemes on Wed, 27 May 2020, 14:38:17
Please consider HHKB thanks

Please consider WKL thanks
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: KFOXE on Wed, 27 May 2020, 15:37:12
Early question but do you plan on limiting the amount of kits sold?
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: . on Wed, 27 May 2020, 16:35:23
I know a nice 60% pcb with daughterboard support :)

Nice board too!
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: CrazyAssMonkey on Wed, 27 May 2020, 17:08:07
Quote from: maartenwut on Wed, 27 May 2020, 16:35:23
I know a nice 60% pcb with daughterboard support :)

Nice board too!

Do you now? >.>
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: Rob27shred on Wed, 27 May 2020, 17:20:08
Love the design! Would really love to see a WKL top! Also some more layout options is a must for a 60%. Tsangan/WKL bottom row, split R shift, & split BS should definitely be offered. Anyways GL with the IC, I filled the form out with my suggestions.
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: n.rdy on Wed, 27 May 2020, 17:43:12
i like it for sure and will definitely buy when it makes it to GB. since it has a daughter board, and i know this idea/question is some time in the future but, would it work with the keycult wt60-a pcb?
Title: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: Tobejas on Thu, 28 May 2020, 02:19:57
Quote from: maartenwut on Wed, 27 May 2020, 16:35:23
I know a nice 60% pcb with daughterboard support :)

Nice board too!
I am sure you do, perhaps we are able to work something out ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - Interest Check
Post by: Tobejas on Thu, 28 May 2020, 12:37:42
Quote from: KFOXE on Wed, 27 May 2020, 15:37:12
Early question but do you plan on limiting the amount of kits sold?

Hello, thanks for the question!

Yes i will make this a limited product, depending on the amount of people interested. I will choose the amount at a later stage. I will however not accept more offers than i am able to handle as i am working on this project alone. And if there is enough support for it and everything goes as planned i might have more GB's of the keyboard at a later stage (If there are enough people wanting it).

Regards,
Tobias
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - UPDATE (HHKB, WKL and Plates)
Post by: aleck on Fri, 26 June 2020, 01:22:06
Love the design, filled the IC form, good luck with this!
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - UPDATE (HHKB, WKL and Plates)
Post by: KFOXE on Fri, 26 June 2020, 23:59:51
Do you have any renders that show what the board looks like with keycaps?
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - UPDATE (HHKB, WKL and Plates)
Post by: youngano on Sat, 25 July 2020, 21:44:43
so excited to see where you take this! Would love to see in WKL and Rose Gold. Big fan of the simple looks
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - UPDATE (HHKB, WKL and Plates)
Post by: Anthixious on Sun, 26 July 2020, 19:39:59
*Anthixious sees WKL support*
*Anthixious is now interested*
*Watch mode engaged*
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - UPDATE (HHKB, WKL and Plates)
Post by: Kinesiologist on Sun, 26 July 2020, 19:42:54
looks good, can't wait to see more and don't forget to add ESD protection for the PCB
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - UPDATE (HHKB, WKL and Plates)
Post by: Blvck.- on Mon, 27 July 2020, 18:15:32
Clean, an simple. IC sent. maybe that color option might be possible?  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - UPDATE (HHKB, WKL and Plates)
Post by: Anthixious on Mon, 27 July 2020, 20:58:32
Waiting on colors to send an IC form, no idea what they're gonna look like :/
Title: Re: [IC] Pulse 60% - UPDATE (HHKB, WKL and Plates)
Post by: KCK on Tue, 28 July 2020, 08:57:49
how many units are you planning on selling?