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Title: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: Pwner on Sat, 14 August 2021, 16:08:08
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Equinox XL
Equinox is back - The compact size and PCB-mount structure remain, but this time with more keys and a screwless exterior.

To stay up-to-date, it is highly recommended to join either ai03's (https://discord.gg/qA5JD9y) or ION Keyboard's (https://discord.gg/jyFVCaA) Discord server.


(https://i.imgur.com/UqlDeB1.png)
Visible Evolution
The proven tabbed-gasket PCB mount structure from the original Equinox remains, offering an unusual yet comfortable typing feel designed primarily for plateless use.
Equinox XL has been updated from the original with a seamless design and internal screws, making the exterior clean and sleek from any angle.


(https://i.imgur.com/FiKJi0N.jpg)
From the Desk to the World
The compact yet functional 50% key layout of the Equinox XL allows for easy migration from larger layouts while also ensuring compatibility with many keysets.
An internal brass weight balances the board’s mass - just light enough for portability, and just heavy enough for stability during use.


(https://i.imgur.com/FquPdjj.jpg)
Tailored to the Occasion
Choose between winkey and winkeyless variants to choose between maximum functionality and a classic aesthetic.
The PCB allows for 3U-1U-3U split spacebar to extend productivity further without sacrificing the symmetrical aesthetic.


(https://imgur.com/rSHFadm)
Specifications
- Aluminum case, internal clear cerakote brass weight, manufactured by Salvun CNC
- Weight: ~670g for the case incl. internal weight
- PCB: Soldered (Non-hotswap), QMK/VIA
- Case colors: Black, Blue, Grey (https://i.imgur.com/36fqd2o.jpg), Purple (https://i.imgur.com/36fqd2o.jpg), Red
- Case variants: Winkey or Winkeyless
- Cost: $320USD
- GB Date: August 15th - August 29th, 2021
- Shipping: Q4 2022
- Vendors: Cannonkeys (https://cannonkeys.com/collections/newest-products/products/gb-ion-x-ai03-equinox-xl), Salvun (https://salvun.com/collections/featured/products/equinox-xl), Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/collections/keyboards/products/ion-x-ai03-equinox-xl-keyboard-kit), Typeplus (https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a312a.7700824.w4004-23239350573.12.ce2c5c9eMEuIlV&id=653062313805), Yusha Kobo (https://shop.yushakobo.jp/products/gb-ion-x-ai03-equinox-xl)

- Media coverage/streamer review: Lightning Keyboards Build Stream (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OPbFYMSwqE), Alexotos Build Stream (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1107281487), Apiary Keyboards Build Stream (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1122401838)
- Note: PCB-mounted structure. It is recommended to use PCB-mount switches without a plate.
If absolutely necessary, please use the bundled FR-4 plate, or cut a plate based on the provided plate files.


Layouts
(https://i.imgur.com/j2sxOGy.png)


Images
(https://i.imgur.com/hyD76TY.jpg)
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Typing Tests
ai03 x Ion Equinox XL Prototype with lubed MX Blacks Typing Sounds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIcYlCxU5eg)
ai03 x Ion Equinox XL Prototype with lubed Snag Linears Typing Sounds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTXQld4ZpHQ)

Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: Pwner on Sat, 14 August 2021, 16:08:22
Sep. 2021 - Case materials order placed
Nov. 2021 - All standard tops and half of the WKL tops have been machined.
Dec. 2021 - Machining well underway (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114196.msg3098177#msg3098177)
Jan. 2022 - Machining nearly finished
Feb. 2022 - Machining finished
Mar. 2022 - In ano queue
Apr. 2022 - In ano queue
May 2022 - Anodizing stage has begun (Mid May)
Jun. 2022 - Anodizing continues
Jul. 2022 - Anodizing continues
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: NoteMakoti on Sat, 14 August 2021, 19:46:54
Quote
- Shipping: Q4 2022

gee willikers...
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: ESJvR on Sun, 15 August 2021, 08:08:15
Reserved
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: BouncyChillups on Sun, 15 August 2021, 13:50:24
This is literally the only sub 60 board I ever considered. Great job, looks great
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: directheatedtriode on Sun, 15 August 2021, 18:19:21
Too smol for me but definitely appreciated that this will be pretty easy to buy. Hope you guys all the best with this one.
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: YXXX on Sun, 15 August 2021, 22:26:08
jeez sound test
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: Jo_hannes on Mon, 16 August 2021, 05:05:15
Daily Clack mentions a hard carrying case being included when ordering Equinox, but I cannot find that info on Salvun's page. Is the case only included for DC customers in that case? Also, CK has anodizing samples up for purple and grey - might be good to add these to the other vendors' sites as well. :)

Best,
Johannes
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: Chingu on Tue, 17 August 2021, 14:29:28
Sorry if I missed it, bit does the PCB support QMK and VIA?
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: LightningXI on Tue, 17 August 2021, 16:00:48
Quote from: Chingu on Tue, 17 August 2021, 14:29:28
Sorry if I missed it, bit does the PCB support QMK and VIA?
Yes
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: honoka on Thu, 19 August 2021, 01:30:43
Also interested to know if there is a carry case included with the board
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: honoka on Wed, 25 August 2021, 07:30:02
Any chance OP can jump in and answer some questions in the thread?
@Pwner
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: Jo_hannes on Mon, 30 August 2021, 05:15:39
Quote from: honoka on Wed, 25 August 2021, 07:30:02
Any chance OP can jump in and answer some questions in the thread?
@Pwner

Answer appears to be no, sadly.

Well, in the end, the 3-1-3 spacebar was was deterred me as a right thumb spacer. Too bad, otherwise this really would have been a nice travel board. /Johannes
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | Live: 8/15-8/29
Post by: Pwner on Mon, 30 August 2021, 14:34:01
Quote from: honoka on Thu, 19 August 2021, 01:30:43
Also interested to know if there is a carry case included with the board

Apologize for the delay, but yes they all have a carry case.
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: Pwner on Sat, 04 December 2021, 16:07:17
Pictures courtesy of Salvun, production going great!

(https://i.imgur.com/LzrWa7R.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gfcRf4n.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: honoka on Fri, 02 September 2022, 04:12:09
Hi, all good?
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: Kokaloo on Fri, 18 November 2022, 14:11:49
is anodizing still continuing
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: Kokaloo on Thu, 25 May 2023, 13:38:18
Is anodizing still continuing
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: ggggggg on Thu, 25 May 2023, 13:50:17
I remember turning this down in favour of Oceanographer, partly because of the projected fulfilment date.
I wonder which, if any, will come first. Either way, joke's on me.
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: ESJvR on Fri, 26 May 2023, 02:25:56
Same for me turned this down for FK45 at the time, which I received a year later. Really wondering how long it takes until fulfilment and extras drop
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: iamtragic on Fri, 26 May 2023, 06:49:32
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Latest update from ai03's discord.
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: honoka on Thu, 14 September 2023, 06:21:14
Two years have passed. Cheers everyone!
#neverforget
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: Mecxs on Thu, 14 September 2023, 14:54:27
Latest update was half the boards are done, haha.

Cya in 2025.
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: honoka on Wed, 17 January 2024, 18:22:09
Remember when we scoffed at the 2022 Q4 ETA?Holy smokes. Zero accountability. Zero updates here. Zero ****s.
You folks killed the gb-model with this one.
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: Kokaloo on Thu, 18 January 2024, 10:57:31
Is anodizing still continuing
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: Rhienfo on Thu, 06 June 2024, 02:36:58
Just in case anyone is still interested in this project extras just came up on cannonkeys

https://cannonkeys.com/products/gb-ion-x-ai03-equinox-xl (https://cannonkeys.com/products/gb-ion-x-ai03-equinox-xl)
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: honoka on Thu, 06 June 2024, 02:41:05
Extras?!? Where the fudge are the units from Salvuns store?
I swear if Pwner doesn't get banned from promoting anything on Geekhack for not maintaining or updating the thread it will be the final nail in the coffin of this cesspool.
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: Rhienfo on Thu, 06 June 2024, 08:28:57
Quote from: honoka on Thu, 06 June 2024, 02:41:05
Extras?!? Where the fudge are the units from Salvuns store?
I swear if Pwner doesn't get banned from promoting anything on Geekhack for not maintaining or updating the thread it will be the final nail in the coffin of this cesspool.

According to the salvun discord they should be shipping soon (didn't realise that the eu proxy was salvun themself)

(https://i.imgur.com/CIBqTdb.png)

I'll link his server for more updates - https://discord.gg/ctWjy72T9j (https://discord.gg/ctWjy72T9j)
Title: Re: [GB] ION x ai03: Equinox XL | 50% Plateless Keyboard | In Production
Post by: MeshModeler on Thu, 06 June 2024, 14:01:05
Usuaully dont go for this size but this looks rad