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Title: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit GB in 2 Days
Post by: john08099 on Mon, 01 March 2021, 04:01:28
Edit:May 10th  :thumb:
We have worked out new brass weight prototypes, PCB, plate designs ( compatible for split space bars and step cap locks coming with soldered PCB). We also sent out prototypes to streamers.

All updated photos can be found at:  https://imgur.com/a/XtXO4xR
(https://i.imgur.com/Vasv9j0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DImLsvw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kPzxXWj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/I0E1mL5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AlcOlGB.jpg)

Default Specifications:
6063 Alu case * Gasket Mount
QMK/VIA Supported Hotswap PCB
PC Plate
LUCKY CLOUD Gold plated brass weight for premium edition, and Alu weight for standard edition
6°Typing Angle
Poron Dampening pads
Price: Alu weight edition will be below US$349, Brass weight edition will be somewhere between US$350-US$390. ( Sorry guys, can't make it under 300 ><!)
Prices detailsHere (https://i.imgur.com/GjCnUCa.png)

Add-ons
Soldered PCB compatible with Split spacebars, Step Caps lock (Sorry, no ISO support because we need to keep using the same plates with the hotswap PCB)
Brass plate, Fr4 plate, Pom plate
Extra gaskets

GB Starts:  10 PM EDT, May 26th (Some vendors may be later, please check your nearby one)
GB Time: May 26th - June 9th 2021
Estimate Delivery: Before end of December 2021 to Vendors

Vendors List and Limits
US:Deskhero (Limit to 400 in total)
CA: Deskhero (Limit to 200 in total)
EU: Mykeyboard (Limit to 150 in total)
SEA: Zion Studios (Limit to 150 in total)
Rest of the world: Velocifire (Limit to 100 in total)


Build streaming/video and typing test:

Andy V Nguyen (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1031587152)(Anodized Blue, published)
Hamaji Neo (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUR566sL_gMIlByPaA0MeSw) (E-white, to be schedule)
HipyoTech (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlDgfWY2JbsYEam2m68Hyw) (Milky E-white, published)
Bored Bear (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpkNIH2AKL8&ab_channel=boredbear)( E-yellow, published)

Sun68 is a compact gasket mount keyboard kit designed with inspiration of current kits. We also modified internal structure Deatails to improve typing feels and sound, we use a full set of foams, including foams between switches and PCB, around screws,gaskets between plate sides and cases, etc. We hope it can stand out among current nice 68% keyboards with more details improved, and design renewed.
Please note that they only have standard hot-swap PCB, current plate (not updated with the one compatible with split spacebars and step capslock), brass weight.

If you are interested in it, please fill in our IC form at: https://forms.gle/FwrYwMMGB8U3GTmKA Or join our discord discussion at https://discord.gg/RWm7RSQxTY
Also feel free to comment here. Thank you!


Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: powwu on Mon, 01 March 2021, 08:18:52
Seems like mf68 layout is all the rage now.

I'm not gonna rag too hard on you already having a GB date, since it's ICing extras and whatnot. Not to mention you are a company.

Design looks solid, interesting that you use poron squares around the screws instead of strips. I'm not too good with exploded views, but it looks like it screws into the top case...? Interested to see how it plays out. Like gasket-burger fusion almost.

Quote
March 2020

Nice.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: ThomasTaiTai on Mon, 01 March 2021, 08:27:48
IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: FishyKeebs on Mon, 01 March 2021, 09:39:27
IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?
Yeah to me it looks like ikki68 clone
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: zoo on Mon, 01 March 2021, 11:05:03
i’m a little interested.

the logo on the back needs some work, though, it looks really off with the house silhouette closer to the U than the N
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: hnry on Mon, 01 March 2021, 11:45:28
More pictures needed. Side view, back view, front view, bottom view, not just renders of the top and bottom, actual pictures are needed.more kitting information is needed as well
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: john08099 on Mon, 01 March 2021, 20:55:50
More pictures needed. Side view, back view, front view, bottom view, not just renders of the top and bottom, actual pictures are needed.more kitting information is needed as well

Yes, will update these. Our partner is working on prototypes.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: john08099 on Mon, 01 March 2021, 20:59:02
Seems like mf68 layout is all the rage now.

I'm not gonna rag too hard on you already having a GB date, since it's ICing extras and whatnot. Not to mention you are a company.

Design looks solid, interesting that you use poron squares around the screws instead of strips. I'm not too good with exploded views, but it looks like it screws into the top case...? Interested to see how it plays out. Like gasket-burger fusion almost.

Quote
March 2020

Nice.

Just an estimated date. Still working with our partner on this. Testing the materials, sound, etc. Just hope everything goes well based on what were prepared and tested before.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: john08099 on Mon, 01 March 2021, 21:01:58
IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?
Yeah to me it looks like ikki68 clone

True, 68 is a nice layout, we like it too, but we think it's a good thing to provide more choices to the community and do our best to bring out the most we can do.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: john08099 on Mon, 01 March 2021, 21:04:06
i’m a little interested.

the logo on the back needs some work, though, it looks really off with the house silhouette closer to the U than the N

Thank you, noted this for our partner :)
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: Chippy on Mon, 01 March 2021, 22:30:07
matrix 1.2og light bar lit
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: JayyReq on Tue, 02 March 2021, 01:24:21
Interesting design! Will definitely will be following this project! I like it and will try to grab one! Great work guys! GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: powwu on Tue, 02 March 2021, 02:22:51
Just an estimated date. Still working with our partner on this. Testing the materials, sound, etc. Just hope everything goes well based on what were prepared and tested before.

I want you to re-read your date, very slowly.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: john08099 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 19:14:50
Just an estimated date. Still working with our partner on this. Testing the materials, sound, etc. Just hope everything goes well based on what were prepared and tested before.

I want you to re-read your date, very slowly.

lol, thank you, just corrected.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: john08099 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 19:16:18
Interesting design! Will definitely will be following this project! I like it and will try to grab one! Great work guys! GLWIC

Thank you, hope everything goes smoothly, we will keep updating.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: LASERman Projects on Wed, 10 March 2021, 09:02:09
IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?
Yeah to me it looks like ikki68 clone

AFAIK IKKI68 was top-mount therefore I would call it more of an upgrade with gaskets than a clone, and for that I am very interested.

Funny that you don't shout clone on all same looking TKL boards which this layout is very much based on.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit - Prototype Updated March 17th
Post by: john08099 on Wed, 17 March 2021, 04:26:52
Prototypes updated

(https://i.imgur.com/8Poqjbu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/x2EBtKX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VQ8SO3A.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit - Prototype Updated March 17th
Post by: Livid on Thu, 18 March 2021, 21:45:40
proto looks really nice, excited for this
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit - Prototype Updated March 17th
Post by: john08099 on Thu, 18 March 2021, 22:05:31
proto looks really nice, excited for this

Thank you, meanwhile, feel free to let us know if you have any concerns.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: john08099 on Fri, 26 March 2021, 03:40:51
IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?
Yeah to me it looks like ikki68 clone

AFAIK IKKI68 was top-mount therefore I would call it more of an upgrade with gaskets than a clone, and for that I am very interested.

Funny that you don't shout clone on all same looking TKL boards which this layout is very much based on.

68 is my favourite layout, really like this one too!
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit
Post by: john08099 on Sat, 03 April 2021, 09:07:09
IKKI68 revived the 68 key layout.

Or is it just Velocifire jumping on the hype train yet again?
Yeah to me it looks like ikki68 clone

AFAIK IKKI68 was top-mount therefore I would call it more of an upgrade with gaskets than a clone, and for that I am very interested.

Funny that you don't shout clone on all same looking TKL boards which this layout is very much based on.

68 is my favourite layout, really like this one too!


In the past month, we have received many suggestions for this kit, expecially the weight with logo. We designed a new one for you to vote.

NEW Design albums at: https://imgur.com/a/n6fNYib
Vote for the your weight choice at: https://forms.gle/nWoWmTBw5gqFdaDq9

(https://i.imgur.com/ZCVlZBs.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit - Weight (Logo) Update April 3
Post by: Oddstag on Sat, 03 April 2021, 10:15:47
The new design is the winner for me!
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit - Weight (Logo) Update April 3
Post by: Oddstag on Sat, 03 April 2021, 11:36:45
Maybe I’ve missed it somewhere but what are the supported layouts? Is there iso and split left shift support?
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit - Weight (Logo) Update April 3
Post by: john08099 on Thu, 08 April 2021, 04:37:27
Maybe I’ve missed it somewhere but what are the supported layouts? Is there iso and split left shift support?
Hot-swap version does not support ISO, will consider solder PCB with ISO support. Thanks.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit - Weight (Logo) Update April 3
Post by: g_hack_it on Sat, 10 April 2021, 08:27:09
Will the hotswap pcb support rgb like the sun20? (Sorry for asking in multiple places, with rgb I'd probably grab 2)

Sent from my LM-V600 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit - Weight (Logo) Update April 3
Post by: LASERman Projects on Wed, 21 April 2021, 04:58:12
Will the hotswap pcb support rgb like the sun20? ...
The answer on Discord says no RGB, only light strip on the right side.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit - Weight (Logo) Update April 3
Post by: john08099 on Thu, 22 April 2021, 05:27:14
Will the hotswap pcb support rgb like the sun20? (Sorry for asking in multiple places, with rgb I'd probably grab 2)

Sent from my LM-V600 using Tapatalk

No RGB, but may have real gold plated brass weight. Let's see how the samples come out in days.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Gasket Mount Kit -brass weight, PCB, typing test streamers updated
Post by: john08099 on Mon, 10 May 2021, 20:18:43
new brass weight, PCB, typing test streamers updated.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit GB in 2 Days
Post by: john08099 on Tue, 25 May 2021, 02:38:37
new brass weight, PCB, typing test streamers updated
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit GB in 2 Days
Post by: john08099 on Tue, 25 May 2021, 02:42:26
New brass weight, PCB, typing test streamers updated.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit GB in 2 Days
Post by: john08099 on Tue, 25 May 2021, 02:56:07
New brass weight, PCB, typing test streamers updated.
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit GB in 2 Days
Post by: kwiizu on Thu, 27 May 2021, 07:58:16
In HipyoTech  review the durock stabs doesn't fit the plate. Is this fixed?
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit GB in 2 Days
Post by: tuxkey on Wed, 02 June 2021, 03:48:19
In HipyoTech  review the durock stabs doesn't fit the plate. Is this fixed?

interesting question ..
Title: Re: [IC] Sun68 Alu Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit GB in 2 Days
Post by: tuxkey on Wed, 02 June 2021, 03:56:42
thinking of joining .. i'm already in for the ikkie68 and the Saka 65% .. so this would be my third board with the same layout hahah..

Couple of questions that worry me.

1) stabilizer problem (question already asked )

2) can't you do split spacebar for the hotswap version ???

3) can we order a kit with only solder option instead of only the hotswap as default ?
if not i want to order the extra solder pcb but then it must come with extra plate foam so i can swap both build on the same board.
i need to be able to do a quick swap between build otherwise i just buy one and perhaps only add the FR4 plate..

for me these are show stoppers..