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geekhack Marketplace => Group Buys and Preorders => Topic started by: misononyan on Tue, 20 October 2020, 16:32:08

Title: [GB] Karina - 37 keys, 2 encoders, and an LED bar! - Now moving into production
Post by: misononyan on Tue, 20 October 2020, 16:32:08

(https://i.imgur.com/JbgFFcN.png)
(formerly the MisonoPad)

GB is now closed, but you can preorder extras at https://p3dstore.com/products/karina-group-buy!
Week 1 Post-GB update: PCBs have been ordered, cases are almost done. PCBs are anticipated to be a month out. Knobs arriving soon...

Week 1 GB Update: 37 kits sold!
Week 2 GB update: 53 kits sold!
Week 3 GB update: 78 kits sold!

KIT INCLUDES:
P3D 3D printed case in your color of choice.
FR4 Split Space Plate
Frosted LED diffuser
Acrylic case cover
Fully assembled and flashed PCB
2 20mm Knobs
2 detented rotary encoders
Hardware for case assembly and rubber feet

The Karina is a 35% keyboard meant to use as little keys as possible while still keeping a practical amount of functionality for those who aren't used to typing on 40% boards.

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0501/7537/7592/products/IMG_20201010_172353_600x.jpg?v=1602697755)

(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0501/7537/7592/products/IMG_20201010_172246_470x.jpg?v=1602697780)

Layout
(https://i.imgur.com/kOZjE5w.png)

(Space, backspace, and meta can be replaced with a 6.25u spacebar with the purchase of the 6.25u spacebar plate.)

Features rundown:
Full QMK support
0 degree typing angle
USB-C
Two rotary encoders, using a 20mm knob
Recessed knob wells
19-bit RGBLED light bar
Option for a fullsize 6.25u spacebar
Buttons on rotary encoders to bind keys to
FR4 plate
Case manufactured by P3D
Two dedicated layer keys
.5u uniform stagger
Optional Etch-A-Sketch mouse mode

Title: Re: [GB] Karina - 37 keys, 2 encoders, and an LED bar!
Post by: Signature on Tue, 20 October 2020, 16:33:22

please add an estimated timeline

Title: Re: [GB] Karina - 37 keys, 2 encoders, and an LED bar!
Post by: misononyan on Tue, 20 October 2020, 16:44:50

added

Title: Re: [GB] Karina - 37 keys, 2 encoders, and an LED bar!
Post by: Signature on Tue, 20 October 2020, 18:12:11

approved

Title: Re: [GB] Karina - 37 keys, 2 encoders, and an LED bar!
Post by: Rossman360 on Wed, 21 October 2020, 07:41:53

whoa, hyper stagger!

Title: Re: [GB] Karina - 37 keys, 2 encoders, and an LED bar!
Post by: RWZ on Mon, 26 October 2020, 20:24:34

Just ordered one. :D Planning on printing some custom knobs for it myself.

Quote from: misononyan on Tue, 20 October 2020, 16:32:08

Optional Etch-A-Sketch mouse mode

Genuinely what I thought of when I first saw it! Love that's an option.