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Title: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - November 1st GB Date
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 10 August 2021, 17:12:23
Viktus Sinne
by
Viktus Design

(https://i.imgur.com/wdFOsQu.jpg)


Specifications:

• O-Ring/Burger Top Mount (3 mounts top, 3 mounts bottom)
• HHKB, WKL or WK Layout
• Polycarbonate case
• 7 degree board angle
• Type-C PCB support only
• 1.68 Kg w/brass plate
• Designed in collaboration with OneCreativeMind.



Viktus Sinne Info:

• Color options:
    • Clear PC with sandblasted brass plate, weight, logo
    • Smoked PC with sandblasted brass plate, weight, logo
    • Atomic Purple PC with sandblasted brass plate, weight, logo
    • Teal PC with sandblasted brass plate, weight, logo (not prototyped)

• Layout options:
    • HHKB
    • WKL
    • WK, 7U bottom row only (due to mounting)

• Pricing:
    • Board:
        - Dyed: $375
        - Clear: $370
    • Extra plates as well as forged carbon fiber plates, and PC plates will be available.
    • PCBs not included, might do a small buy of one along side the board but nothing set in stone.

• Quantity:
    • MOQ: 80
    • Max: Human limit, depends on how interest goes but probably somewhere around 200ish.

• Name:
    • The name Sinne means mind in swedish because of OneCreativeMind



IC Form:

Sinne IC Form (https://forms.gle/UktWhq952JWWYMoh6)



Dates:

• November 1st, 2021 @ Noon CDT to November 30th, 2021 @ Midnight CDT
• Looking at Q2/Q3 2022 delivery



Where to buy:

• The GB will go live on Viktus.Design (http://www.Viktus.Design) when the dates are figured out.
• I am accepting US and international orders might have a proxy, nothing set atm.



Layout Support:

(https://i.imgur.com/7YBXBRa.jpg)

• Will release a 10U plate as well because I also built mine with one.  ;D



Prototype Pictures:

(https://i.imgur.com/SNyOozO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4Qd9UVi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fDLz2Pk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9YYxVf6.jpg)


Full album:
Viktus Sinne prototype album (https://imgur.com/a/ChLsalc)


A few more amazing pictures:
NinjaPirate picture album (https://imgur.com/a/3RA8O8k)


Build Streams:

• TopClack build stream monday august 30th @ 4pm PDT
• TaehaTypes build stream to come soonTM



Special Thanks:

• OneCreativeMind for the original concept and name along with all of the feedback and support.

• Nox for helping fund the prototypes


FAQ:

• Is a PCB included? I will not be designing a PCB for this as there are already so many 60% PCBs made that it would just be a waste and silicon shortages are already a massive pain for prototyping even. It has been confirmed to work with the ANC-60, Plain60, h60, and WT60. Basically if it has a type-c connector it should work but I can't test every single option.

• Can you add a top left badge blocker? No.

• Can you release the files so I can 3D print it? No.

• Will there be an aluminum version? At the moment there isn't plans for it but maybe later down the road.

• Can you make it in X color? Unless it is listed in this post already, it will not be added.


Updates:

To follow the project you can keep up with this thread, my website www.Viktus.Design or via the Viktus Design discord server where I will be most active.

Discord invite: https://discord.com/invite/4w6aUKb
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: singabore on Tue, 10 August 2021, 17:20:31
first
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: Baka Bot on Tue, 10 August 2021, 17:25:00
hmmmm interesting
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: MoltenKhor on Tue, 10 August 2021, 17:42:04
Quote from: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 10 August 2021, 17:12:23
• Can you add a top left badge blocker? No.

Finally someone with good taste.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: Ensaum on Tue, 10 August 2021, 17:51:39
I like dis
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: xriccix on Tue, 10 August 2021, 17:53:08
Colour me interested.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: Scottw on Tue, 10 August 2021, 18:02:21
Looks great and I love the back weight design.  Atomic purple is calling my name.

As mentioned in the google form, split spacebar support would be great.

Also, looks like brass and CF for the plates. FR4, Pom, or PP would save me money in the future.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: CharlotteS on Tue, 10 August 2021, 18:04:41
Nice board!
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 10 August 2021, 18:06:42
Quote from: Scottw on Tue, 10 August 2021, 18:02:21
Looks great and I love the back weight design.  Atomic purple is calling my name.

As mentioned in the google form, split spacebar support would be great.

Also, looks like brass and CF for the plates. FR4, Pom, or PP would save me money in the future.

I forgot to mention that in the post when I first made it. But I am thinking of POM and PC plates but just haven't made a final options list yet (hence IC  :D)
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: Woovie on Tue, 10 August 2021, 18:20:26
 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: _rubik on Tue, 10 August 2021, 18:24:04
I cannot unsee the Skyrim waypoint marker  :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: AASH on Tue, 10 August 2021, 18:33:42
OCM x BA always the best collabs. Looks lit, would buy if I were in the market for big boards. Much love

Sent from my W-V680-EEA using Tapatalk
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: The0rigina1 on Tue, 10 August 2021, 18:40:50
Hope this won't be extremely expensive like your last board
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: Space_Case88 on Tue, 10 August 2021, 20:31:03
wow, this is so pretty! Excellent work. I was going to say though, it's kinda hard to see the curves on the bottom and I was wondering if there is a better pic showing off that curvy butt.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 10 August 2021, 20:43:06
Quote from: Space_Case88 on Tue, 10 August 2021, 20:31:03
wow, this is so pretty! Excellent work. I was going to say though, it's kinda hard to see the curves on the bottom and I was wondering if there is a better pic showing off that curvy butt.

I added a picture to the album (the one below), Does that help any?

(https://i.imgur.com/HbEiKmr.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: Neely_12 on Tue, 10 August 2021, 22:47:55
10u support is  :thumb: I like this. Hope there is an alu version sometime in the future. Also why brass plate as the base option?
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: scoopbb on Wed, 11 August 2021, 13:28:38
will plate file be available? this looks like a good boardwalk case :D
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Wed, 11 August 2021, 14:43:10
Quote from: scoopbb on Wed, 11 August 2021, 13:28:38
will plate file be available? this looks like a good boardwalk case :D

Yes, plate files would be released.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: Little4Real on Wed, 11 August 2021, 16:51:33
Is there any chance you'll have a WK option as well? Polycarbonate WK 60s are few and far between and I'd love to pick this one up.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: Purse on Wed, 11 August 2021, 19:03:04
why are the prices astronomically high to select from on the IC form? Is that what the prices for this will be?
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Wed, 11 August 2021, 19:21:47
Quote from: Purse on Wed, 11 August 2021, 19:03:04
why are the prices astronomically high to select from on the IC form? Is that what the prices for this will be?

The point of asking in price brackets is to determine level of interest at each bracket. This is so once I have a good idea of the level of interest and get a quote for the needed volume I can know if it is able to succeed at said level. It is not to determine how much profit I can make, if people are going with that mentality.

If the lowest bracket of $350 - $399 is astronomically high for you then maybe this isn't the board for you. I am not sure the final pricing atm given I don't have picture of how many people would be interested, Hoping to get the lower end obviously but volume matters a lot for that to happen.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: _rubik on Wed, 11 August 2021, 22:45:47
Quote from: Purse on Wed, 11 August 2021, 19:03:04
why are the prices astronomically high to select from on the IC form? Is that what the prices for this will be?

You must be new here  :D
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: Hdjekso on Thu, 12 August 2021, 10:03:53
By O-ring top mount do you mean burger mount? (Similar to how Cannonkeys' Brutalist line boards are mounted)
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Thu, 12 August 2021, 11:53:15
Quote from: Hdjekso on Thu, 12 August 2021, 10:03:53
By O-ring top mount do you mean burger mount? (Similar to how Cannonkeys' Brutalist line boards are mounted)

Yes on burger mount, not sure about the second bit as I haven't seen one to know how they are done.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: alwaysbless on Thu, 12 August 2021, 11:59:11
Oh man that atomic purple is looking too clean. Very nice looking board!
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Thu, 12 August 2021, 17:52:12
Update:

I have asked for a quote and also looking at the cost of adding a WK layout as an option. Depending on this quote I might add the option.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60%
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 17 August 2021, 15:00:31
Update:

Pricing has come in as well as a quick option update.

I have added a WK top option as there was enough people asking and it didn't affect pricing much at all. These now brings it to 4 color options and 3 top options, which is going to be fun.

Default plate material might change but this is not guaranteed at all, fill out your preference on the IC form if you would like to possibly influence this to change.

Pricing: (MOQ 80)
Dyed - $375
Clear - $370

As for dates, I am not too sure yet but looking at maybe october or november, if you have an opinion please let me know! (in the form if you don't want to post elsewhere  ;) )
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - Pricing added
Post by: Havattack on Tue, 17 August 2021, 17:49:19
I'm not really seeing much justification for the price just from a preliminary glance at the pics, but hey, i don't know shat about the cost of manufacturing and stuff, and there are plenty of other options if people don't like that price. Just looks like an average sized 60 to me, without a pcb, i would of excepted the price to be more in the 275 range, but like i said, i'm ignorant... and i don't care for PC anyway.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - Pricing added
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 17 August 2021, 18:46:13
Quote from: Havattack on Tue, 17 August 2021, 17:49:19
I'm not really seeing much justification for the price just from a preliminary glance at the pics, but hey, i don't know shat about the cost of manufacturing and stuff, and there are plenty of other options if people don't like that price. Just looks like an average sized 60 to me, without a pcb, i would of excepted the price to be more in the 275 range, but like i said, i'm ignorant... and i don't care for PC anyway.

While I would love to be able to sell it for that low, unless I manage to sell hundreds I don't foresee that being possible. If interest turns towards that being likely, I will requote and change pricing accordingly.

A few boards that are somewhat recent (and prices have only gone up since these were made):
 - PC Sirius (no pcb, POM plate, brass sheet style weight): $325
 - PC Bumper (no pcb, no plate, tray mount): $295
 - PC Bacca60 (no pcb, brass plate, similar sized weight but in aluminum, I designed this for Chewwy, he and 3Dkeebs ran the buy): $360

To put it into perspective, the bottom/rear weight alone is 1.1 Kg of brass that has quite a bit of machining done to be able to fit the profile properly. Also has an extra part (or three) compared to the above, which yes only adds a small portion overall but enough to more than make up the difference.

Hopefully this helps explain that a bit.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - Pricing added
Post by: Havattack on Tue, 17 August 2021, 19:17:00
That makes sense to me. You know how people are though, some are going to throw a fit no matter what. Because you know.. you're forcing them to buy it..
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - Pricing added
Post by: asciisii on Tue, 17 August 2021, 21:19:00
The board is looking clean. A slight tad on the pricier side, but considering its a low quantity run (I assume great QC then) and dyed polycarbonate is rarely done, I still think the price is pretty fair. Great looking finish on the prototypes - a pass for me as I've got an unbuilt 60 still lying around and the bottom + weight design doesn't quite align with my tastes (but it does look really great still) but GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring mount 60%
Post by: Space_Case88 on Tue, 17 August 2021, 23:45:04
Quote from: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 10 August 2021, 20:43:06
Quote from: Space_Case88 on Tue, 10 August 2021, 20:31:03
wow, this is so pretty! Excellent work. I was going to say though, it's kinda hard to see the curves on the bottom and I was wondering if there is a better pic showing off that curvy butt.

I added a picture to the album (the one below), Does that help any?

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/HbEiKmr.jpg)

That's perfect!
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - Pricing added
Post by: adi on Wed, 18 August 2021, 23:50:31
Love the bottom design
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - Pricing added
Post by: Nuap on Tue, 24 August 2021, 20:45:18
I'm in. Please offer international sales or consider SwitchKeys for an Oceania proxy!
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - Pricing added
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 24 August 2021, 22:36:46
Quote from: Nuap on Tue, 24 August 2021, 20:45:18
I'm in. Please offer international sales or consider SwitchKeys for an Oceania proxy!

At minimum I will accept international orders, just not sure if I will have proxies atm.
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - Pricing added
Post by: Nuap on Wed, 25 August 2021, 00:19:02
Quote from: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 24 August 2021, 22:36:46
Quote from: Nuap on Tue, 24 August 2021, 20:45:18
I'm in. Please offer international sales or consider SwitchKeys for an Oceania proxy!

At minimum I will accept international orders, just not sure if I will have proxies atm.


Sure thing, so long as I can get it in Australia I am happy
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - Build Streams Update
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 29 August 2021, 13:00:30
Update:

Quick update but a few streams that will be coming up are as follows

    • TopClack build stream monday August 30th @ 4pm PDT
    • TaehaTypes build stream to come soonTM
Title: Re: [IC] Viktus Sinne: O-ring/Burger mount 60% - November 1st GB Date
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 12 September 2021, 18:53:55
Update:

GB date has been decided!!!

• November 1st, 2021 @ Noon CDT to November 30th, 2021 @ Midnight CDT
• Looking at Q2/Q3 2022 delivery

Also sending the board to TaehaTypes this week so going to hopefully have an updated stream date for the build soon.