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geekhack Marketplace => Group Buys and Preorders => Topic started by: Ckeeb on Wed, 03 June 2020, 22:07:47

Title: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software -In production
Post by: Ckeeb on Wed, 03 June 2020, 22:07:47
Dear Friends,

Finally we are here! After adjusting designs from IC, we finally bring IKKI68 and IKKI68pro to GB today!

Edited on June 16th: Due to delay of Twilight (black gold) prototype, we extend GB to June 21th.

GB form is live at https://forms.gle/3sxS1GMGJNDd6HZp8
Official website: https://www.ikki68.com/
Prototype Albums: https://imgur.com/a/wC0SdnA
Type Test:
GB Opens: June 3, 2020 - June 18, 2020

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Factory videos:
https://i.imgur.com/cvYQsnp.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/DJduWRT.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/kvjOvJZ.mp4

IKKI68 Kit
Wired Hotswap, QMK, No backlighting
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IKKI68 Pro Kit
Bluetooth 5.0. Can be used in wired mode too. Soldered, Custom firmware with custom windows software.
Customizable RGB backlighting.
USB supports up to 1000HZ polling rate, supports C to C interface
Both USB and Bluetooth modes support N-key rollover
Works on Win, Android, Linux, MAC and other operating systems
Flash memory backlight mode. Every switch light can be controlled: brightness increases and
decrease, speed.
Bluetooth 5.0, OTA upgraded
All keys programmable (need to operate and set under WIN system with our software, not QMK)
Can wake up PC/Mac in sleep mode [Tested, when restarting a Mac, you can use it to enter password instead of acBook’s own keyboard]
Connects up to 5 Bluetooth devices

Other specs
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Case color:
Coronation (E-white Gold)
Polaris (Pure e-white )
Rebirth (Pink Purple)
Twilight (Black Gold)
Stars (Blue Gold)
Forest (Green Orange)

Case material: anodized aluminum (except for the platinum color version, it's upper case is electrophoresis white)
Plate material: carbon fiber
Plate color: carbon fiber black
Brass weight: add US$12 with the kit (Free as gift in this GB)
Nameplate material: aluminum
Construction: TFM
Number of keys: 68 keys
Angle: 6.5 °

Highlights: Laser micro-hole LOGO on the front, with RGB light shining out, it just looks like a normal metal piece when the light is off, and turns to a bright light after the light is on.

Kit includes
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Case, PCB, plate, battery (2300mAH, only available for PRO version), Brass weight(gift), necessary screws, additional tools, etc.

Typewriter Case
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How to use: you can put IKKI68 pro in it, insert iPad there to type.
Material: Aluminum alloy
Color: e-white and Grey

Price
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IKKI68: US$269 (Coronation, Polaris will be US$279, due to added cost for e-white processing)
IKKI68 Pro: US$289 (Coronation, Polaris will be US$299, due to added cost for e-white processing)
Typewriter Case: US$199
Brass Weight: Original $11.99, now free as gift for this GB to thank you for the support.
Extra QMK Wired PCB: US$39.99
Extra Bluetooth PCB: US$49.99
Extra PVD Brass Plate (Wired PCB only): $29.99
Extra Carbon Fiber Plate (Wired and wireless PCB): $19.99
Wuque Bear Keycap: US$29.99/keycap
IKKI68 Deskmat (900*400*5mm): US$14.99

NOTE: the above price is not included 4.5% paypal fee.

Collecting payment for above products: June.5 -June20, 2020
Estimated Delivery: Middle August to Early September 2020

Shipping fees
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Shipping fee will be collected before we can start delivery in order to have the most accurate shipping fee**

International shipping for kits
For one kit (weight with package is about 2 kg) estimated US$40-US$60 to US with DHL express. Different countries various.
If you purchase extra plate or pcb, shipping will also be added.

International shipping for Typewriter
For one Typewirter (weight with package is about 5.3 kg) estimated US$40-US$50, will deliver by sea to US (about 1 month)+UPS local delivery.
Note: the above shipping method is only available for US, if you are outside US, like Europe, shipping with DHL can be as high as US$150. If you are from other countries and want it, just fill in the form, I will check the shipping fee with you before sending invoice.

If you have any question, please join our discord
Or reach out to us on Reddit via private message (not chat message).

Cheers,
Ikki68 Team
Title: Re: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software
Post by: Signature on Tue, 09 June 2020, 01:27:53
Approved
Title: Re: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software
Post by: Ckeeb on Tue, 09 June 2020, 10:09:29
Approved

Thank you!!
Title: Re: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software
Post by: Hua.wuque on Tue, 09 June 2020, 10:12:30
Very happy to see this post, happy
Title: Re: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software
Post by: solomonshv on Wed, 10 June 2020, 00:53:53
this GB is only running for two weeks?
Title: Re: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software
Post by: Ckeeb on Wed, 10 June 2020, 09:37:01
this GB is only running for two weeks?
yes, we already reached MOQ :)
Title: Re: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software
Post by: solomonshv on Wed, 10 June 2020, 21:00:30
this GB is only running for two weeks?
yes, we already reached MOQ :)

pretty impressive. i really want to hop on the wagon but would like to see the "twilight" prototype before committing.
Title: Re: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software
Post by: Ckeeb on Thu, 11 June 2020, 06:07:52
this GB is only running for two weeks?
yes, we already reached MOQ :)

pretty impressive. i really want to hop on the wagon but would like to see the "twilight" prototype before committing.

Sure, we it should arrive at us in 1-2 days. Feel free to join our discord for the update too.
Title: Re: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software
Post by: Ckeeb on Tue, 16 June 2020, 08:52:59
this GB is only running for two weeks?
yes, we already reached MOQ :)

pretty impressive. i really want to hop on the wagon but would like to see the "twilight" prototype before committing.

Sure, we it should arrive at us in 1-2 days. Feel free to join our discord for the update too.

Due to delay of Twilight (Black Gold) prototype, we extend GB to June 21th.
Title: Re: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software
Post by: Curious Yellow on Wed, 17 June 2020, 16:57:08
How extensive is the testing on Macs with Bluetooth please?
Title: Re: 【GB】IKKI68 Kit - Hotswap QMK|Bluetooth with Software
Post by: Ckeeb on Thu, 13 August 2020, 11:08:14
How extensive is the testing on Macs with Bluetooth please?

It works well, you can also check test videos at our discord server :)