Post by: KCK on Fri, 09 October 2020, 16:42:49
ESNTL TKL // Gasket Mount TKL Keyboard
(https://i.imgur.com/N3t4sOa.png)
GB page is live! (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111467.0)
INTEREST CHECK FORM (https://forms.gle/fcXQAfVzrCpQsBSs8)
(Please fill out this form if you are genuinely interested in this keyboard)
(https://i.imgur.com/N3t4sOa.png)
GB page is live! (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111467.0)
INTEREST CHECK FORM (https://forms.gle/fcXQAfVzrCpQsBSs8)
(Please fill out this form if you are genuinely interested in this keyboard)
Keyboard Case Design:
(https://i.imgur.com/Z8A4uG3.png)(https://i.imgur.com/GAihfOq.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Xr2ni1V.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/tyuCxLS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PJElGrX.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Z8A4uG3.png)(https://i.imgur.com/GAihfOq.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Xr2ni1V.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/tyuCxLS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PJElGrX.png)
Colours:
(https://i.imgur.com/eKuyzh4.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/UdrvcmS.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/l5oxhvh.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/fV18pFF.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ZBfj7uE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eKuyzh4.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/UdrvcmS.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/l5oxhvh.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/fV18pFF.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ZBfj7uE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YAPTRYk.png)(https://i.imgur.com/rZYVyAs.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/g3Hx3fD.png)(https://i.imgur.com/go2sqBb.png)
Specifications:
- Mounting Type: Gasket mount
- Typing Angle: 7 degrees
- Material: 6061 aluminium (Sandblasted finish + anodized or electrophoresis treatment)
- Colours: Black/E-White/E-Black/Silver/Maroon Wine/Violet/Aquamarine/Blue Grey/Frosted Polycarbonate
- Number of Units: 400 units
- Layout: Supports both ANSI & ISO layout/Supports split backspace & stepped capslock/Fixed bottom row, tsangan layout (WK & WKL)
- Plate Material Options: Aluminium/Brass/Carbon Fibre/FR4/Frosted Polycarbonate
- PCB: Matte Black Custom Per-Key RGB USB Type-C PCB designed by Yiancar Designs (Supports QMK & Via + ESD-Protection)
- Switch Support: MX style switches only
Estimated Prices:
- Anodized Aluminium Top Case - £95
- E-Colour Aluminium Top Case - £100
- Poly-carbonate Top Case - £95
- Anodized Aluminium Bottom Case - £80
- E-Colour Aluminium Bottom Case - £85
- Poly-carbonate Bottom Case - £80
- Anodized Aluminium Plate - £25
- E-Colour Aluminium Plate - £30
- Sandblasted Brass Plate - £35
- E-Colour Brass Plate - £40
- Carbon Fibre Plate - £40
- FR4 Plate - £25
- Polycarbonate Plate - £25
- PCB - £35
- Sandblasted Brass Weight - £40
- E-Colour Brass Weight - £45
- Anodized Aluminium Weight - £30
- E-Colour Aluminium Weight - £35
- Just to clear things up: Top Case,Bottom Case,Plate,PCB,Weight are required to purchase. The cheapest kit you can buy is £265
- After you choose your base kit, you can purchase up to 2 extra items (Plate/PCB)
Estimated Shipping Fees:
- Shipping to UK - £15
- Shipping to Europe - £28
- Shipping to USA & Canada - £28
- Shipping to Rest of the World - £45
Keyboard Parts Overview
Sound Test
Colour Renders: https://imgur.com/a/xpZMBcf
Contact:
Discord - https://discord.gg/cvrfHeE
Email - KCKBoards@gmail.com
PCB Designer - Check out Yiancar's work here (https://yiancar-designs.com)
Sound Test
Colour Renders: https://imgur.com/a/xpZMBcf
Contact:
Discord - https://discord.gg/cvrfHeE
Email - KCKBoards@gmail.com
PCB Designer - Check out Yiancar's work here (https://yiancar-designs.com)
To-Do List:
Order case prototype.Order PCB prototype.Test fully built prototype.Proceed to group buy.
Latest Update:
[09/10/2020] Ordered Prototype a couple weeks ago. Estimated to arrive mid October so hopefully i'll be able to make an assembly video and sound test soon.
[12/10/2020] After receiving some feedback, I decided to remove the red colour option and add a colour called "Maroon Wine".
(https://i.imgur.com/vlwJqqr.jpg)
[20/11/2020] Received my first prototype and made some minor changes to the keyboard design. I made the weight design slightly sharper and replaced the kck logo with "ESNTL". Will let you guys know when I have another design update. 2nd Prototype will be ordered very soon.
(https://i.imgur.com/wsHzJfP.png)
[24/11/2020] Ordered a 2nd prototype today. Made some small changes to the case design to make it easier to assemble.
[24/02/2021] Took a break from this project as I needed more time to focus on my other GB & house construction work. But I'm back now and i'm ready to move onto the groupbuy stage. Anyway here are some pictures of the 2nd prototype. I made very minor design changes to the keyboard but I think it refined the overall look.
(https://i.imgur.com/eCE0k3P.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/oPwZ3s4.jpg)
[26/02/2021] The vendor i'll be working with will be Mechboards UK (Mechboards.co.uk). They handled the payment side of things for my previous groupbuy and they will be doing the same for this groupbuy. Unfortunately I will not be working with international vendors for this groupbuy. GB date hasn't been set yet but i'll keep you guys updated here on this thread whenever I can.
Post by: Kinesiologist on Fri, 09 October 2020, 16:47:21
looks great overall, will be following closely :D
Post by: kuro0renji on Fri, 09 October 2020, 16:48:06
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Post by: musdem on Fri, 09 October 2020, 16:57:31
Post by: Kokaloo on Fri, 09 October 2020, 16:58:23
Post by: KCK on Fri, 09 October 2020, 17:12:07
So since the weight is optional cost, does that mean opting out of getting one would mean a gaping hole on the bottom case? Are the gasket mounts optional as well? I would think anything that is necessary to make the keyboard function as intended would be included in some sort of base price.
Sorry for the confusion. It is required to purchase a weight and a set of gaskets. But you can buy extra sets of gaskets or weights if you like. Same goes to the top case, bottom case, plates, etc.
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 09 October 2020, 17:21:31
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Post by: Cubic // esc lab on Sat, 10 October 2020, 00:18:41
Post by: Ireojimayo on Sat, 10 October 2020, 00:53:26
The PCB is a bit confusing it seems to have Alps support (at least I think so) despite you saying its mx only.
I'm assuming this is not the final version of the pcb?
Nevertheless can't wait for updates and look forward to see what comes out of this.
Post by: KCK on Sat, 10 October 2020, 05:06:11
This board looks really good and the price is very attractive.
The PCB is a bit confusing it seems to have Alps support (at least I think so) despite you saying its mx only.
I'm assuming this is not the final version of the pcb?
Nevertheless can't wait for updates and look forward to see what comes out of this.
Yes the PCB supports both mx & alps switches because that's the standard footprint my PCB designer used. But my current plate design doesn't support alps switches. If alps compatibility is what everyone wants then I can always design an alps plate as well.
Post by: RaccoonsFastest on Sat, 10 October 2020, 06:43:25
Post by: Paitupai on Sat, 10 October 2020, 07:00:32
The design is nice and at this price it's definitely an interesting kit. I just wished it wasn't a WKL. This layout now seems to be the norm for TKL. Am I the only one who needs the windows/super key?
WK is available, see supported layout
Post by: RaccoonsFastest on Sat, 10 October 2020, 07:07:42
The design is nice and at this price it's definitely an interesting kit. I just wished it wasn't a WKL. This layout now seems to be the norm for TKL. Am I the only one who needs the windows/super key?
WK is available, see supported layout
Oh! My bad! I guess I focused too much on the renders and forgot to read...
Post by: h00k on Sat, 10 October 2020, 08:54:53
Post by: //gainsborough on Sat, 10 October 2020, 10:14:12
Post by: treeleaf64 on Sat, 10 October 2020, 10:34:41
Edit. Yeah 340 is very good! Consider me still interested.
Post by: Surefoot on Sat, 10 October 2020, 11:53:39
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Post by: pool on Mon, 12 October 2020, 03:04:49
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Post by: mathiasn on Mon, 12 October 2020, 11:28:57
Post by: KCK on Mon, 12 October 2020, 11:49:37
Doesn't one need 12 gasket strips (6 top - 6 bottom)?Oops not sure why it said 6...I'll have it changed to 12 now. Thanks for letting me know
Post by: aaronlau on Mon, 12 October 2020, 13:08:38
Post by: hellphyre on Mon, 12 October 2020, 13:22:26
Maroon Wine colorway is stunning. Def in for that.
If Lau likes it I like it. GLWIC! :thumb:
Post by: 1017BirckenThot on Mon, 12 October 2020, 13:32:38
Maroon Wine colorway is stunning. Def in for that.
Lau knows his stuff, I think I'm in too. GLWIC
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 12 October 2020, 13:58:13
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Post by: WillyWortel on Fri, 16 October 2020, 18:22:49
Post by: Davenqk on Sat, 17 October 2020, 05:26:19
Post by: KCK on Sat, 17 October 2020, 16:52:50
Since that there are PC bottom, would you consider adding underglow at all?
I considered adding underglow but it would make the per key rgb dimmer which isn't something i'd want. However if it is something a lot of people would like, I may run a separate gb for an underglow pcb.
Post by: aadk5 on Sat, 17 October 2020, 17:05:08
Since that there are PC bottom, would you consider adding underglow at all?
I considered adding underglow but it would make the per key rgb dimmer which isn't something i'd want. However if it is something a lot of people would like, I may run a separate gb for an underglow pcb.
Yeah, personally, I'd actually rather have underglow of per key lighting since I almost never use per key lighting. It'd be interesting what other's thoughts are on this though
Post by: Davenqk on Sun, 18 October 2020, 02:49:41
Since that there are PC bottom, would you consider adding underglow at all?
I considered adding underglow but it would make the per key rgb dimmer which isn't something i'd want. However if it is something a lot of people would like, I may run a separate gb for an underglow pcb.
That's good to know, having underglow as an xtra available option would be a great idea. Will there also be an option for hotswap pcb?
Post by: WillyWortel on Mon, 19 October 2020, 01:50:02
Post by: Alga on Mon, 19 October 2020, 05:43:58
I'm very new to this and have no effing clue about. But how come two polycarbonate pieces come so expensive? I can undertund it from aluminum or brass (I guess that these are milled rather than casted). Are the ploycarb case milled from a thicker block?
Post by: hottrout on Mon, 19 October 2020, 06:19:19
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Post by: hottrout on Fri, 30 October 2020, 19:21:51
Post by: paysen on Fri, 30 October 2020, 19:45:12
But a seperate PCB would be a great idea for the Polycarbonate gang.
Would love to make a purple / wine red mix.
Count me in, reserve me a spot :p
Post by: Current Keyboards on Fri, 30 October 2020, 19:52:45
Nice work.
Post by: honoka on Sun, 01 November 2020, 02:03:29
i would rather have the name of the board than your name.
no offense
but really, subtle weight design with a small logo or name is more attractive
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Post by: resonantarchitect on Fri, 20 November 2020, 10:56:41
Any thoughts to using a more muted purple color for the purple option? Maybe more of a lilac than a lavender?
Post by: //gainsborough on Fri, 20 November 2020, 13:57:39
Post by: kk73715 on Sat, 21 November 2020, 09:34:30
GLWIC!
Post by: tngpq on Sat, 21 November 2020, 10:34:07
The pricing is a little confusing, I think having a kit price then a list of the cost of extras would be simpler.
GLWIC!
Not sure what is confusing. You need a top, bottom, plate, pcb, weight, and gasket. Just like any other gasket board. It's just broken down into components. This is easier to find the total price of the configuration you want when multiple choices are offered for each component.
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Post by: ephemeral25 on Sun, 22 November 2020, 08:13:07
Really nice board on the paper, really nice price, can't wait
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