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Title: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: tommyamoszhao on Sat, 20 November 2021, 04:59:32

Hi, Geekhack! We are introducing the market's first split-top enclosure concept, this enabling detachable blockers design to be implemented, means the options of default 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts is now available all in one keyboard. This split-top mounting mechanism not only cuts down manufacturing costs making the price for Z60 stays in a budget build region, also enabling it to have a contrast of different material textures aesthetically.

Build and Review videos of Z60-Evolve engineering samples

       

                MechMerlin channel build & review
       

                Wan Syazlina channel build & review
       

                Andy V Nguyen build
       

                Andy V Nguyen review

QUARKEYS.COM (https://www.quarkeys.com)

Join our Discord (https://discord.gg/pU54eKUzdk)

Rendered Image

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E-White with WKL blockers

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E-White with HHKB blockers

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E-White with Aluminum PressBars

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Color Variants with Brass/Aluminum PressBars

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E-White

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Anodized Black

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Anodized Ruby

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Anodized Navy

Dimension:

• Length: 298.7mm, width: 109mm, front-height: 17.02mm, rear-height: 29.02mm
• Typing angle: 6.5 deg
• Wall thickness: 6mm
• Brass pressbar thickness: 6.5mm
• Weight: 1kg (Case+PCB+FR4Plate+Press-bars)

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Features:

• Split top enclosure
• Two brass press-bar is used instead of a entire top enclosure
  • This allows detachable blocker design become practical and simple
  • Minimize the waste of material, hence retain the cost in budget build range
  • Allows color and texture contrast of overall look (with Brass PressBars)
       
• Normal, WKL and HHKB Press-Bars (7U bottom row)Updated 18 Nov
• Normal Press Bar: will be clean of side-screw holes
• WKL Press Bar: will have WKL blockers integrated into the bottom Press Bar
• HHKB Press Bar: will have HHKB blockers integrated into the bottom Press Bar

Specs:

• Case: Gasket mount
• Centered USB-C socket
• 17.02mm Front-height
• Bottom: CNC machined out of whole piece of aluminum
• Aluminum PressBars machined out of 6061, Same anodized color as case color
• Brass PressBars(optional) CNC machined out of H62 Brass, PVD Titanium coating, Brushed finish, Nano coating(Oxidization prove)
• Brass press-bars and brass blocker version press-bar works as weight

       
• Plate:
• FR4 and Carbon Fiber plates are half-plate transformable
• Long-stripe leaves with flex cut
• FR4 as default, Carbon Fiber and Aluminum optional

       
• PCB:
• Centered Daughter board with ESD protection
• Solder version with all layouts compatible, including 'split-backspace', 'ISO enter', 'Stepped capslock', 'split-left shift' and 'split-right shift'
• Hotswap(optional) version1 with ANSI 60% with 7U bottom row
• Per-Key RGB light

       
• Firmware:
• QMK driven and VIA enabled
• Right-hand 'shift', 'fn', 'win' and 'ctrl' keys are arrow keys when tapped
• Layer lights placed in middle of each row, avoiding blocking, and indecating each layers

       
• Color options:
• E-White
• Anodized Black
• Anodized Ruby
• Anodized Navy

Base Kit Include:

• Bottom x1
• Aluminum PressBars x2
• FR4 Plate x1
• Solder PCB x1
• Accessories:
  • Case Foam x1
  • PCB Foam x1
  • Poron Gasket stipes(3.8x114mm) x12 4 extra
  • USB-C Cable x1
  • Cap/switch puller x1
  • Screws x1 set
  • Silicone foot pads x6 2 extra

Optional Parts:

• Brass PressBars Normal layout
• Brass PressBars WKL layout
• Brass PressBars HHKB layout
• Aluminum PressBars WKL layout
• Aluminum PressBars HHKB layout
• Carbon Fiber plate: 1.5mm thickness, matte surface
• Aluminum plate: 1.5mm thickness, sand blasted, Nano coating

Pricing:

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UPDATES - 16th Oct

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Gaskets have their own walls, leaving minimum profile for eyes of the gasket chamber, keeps the integrity

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Details of the joint of press-bar and case-wall, the Un-flushed joint design is to has a better transfer of different material textures

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Group Buy Info:

• Group buy starts at 9:00am PST, 20th Nov.
• Group buy ends: Estimating GB lasts for 60 days
• Group buy site: www.quarkeys.com
• Quantity: MOQ: 100pcs, No caps.
• Lead time: 90-120 days depends on order quntity
• Estimating shipping in Q1 2022
• Shipping time: 10-15 working days depending on regions

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: Signature on Sat, 20 November 2021, 13:41:06

approved

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: Qeeke Studio™ on Mon, 22 November 2021, 21:37:23

Is the yellow part made of pure copper?

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: tommyamoszhao on Tue, 23 November 2021, 03:37:18

Hi, it's made of brass.

Quote from: Qeeke Studio™ on Mon, 22 November 2021, 21:37:23

Is the yellow part made of pure copper?

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: ravermeister on Sat, 27 November 2021, 12:58:48

the red looks super nice 8)

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: nick779 on Sun, 28 November 2021, 10:56:47

Yolo I guess. Bought black and white in full ano with additional blockers for that brass touch.

EDIT: Might want to join the discord. Were trying to get the runner to switch back to South facing LEDs. He said that the final production pcb was planned to have north facing LEDs which causes Cherry profile interference.

EDIT2: Runner said he will keep South LEDs as of 12:57PM EST 11/28/2021 on Discord. https://imgur.com/a/IBD5pMu

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: RitzKeys on Sun, 28 November 2021, 14:18:33

Keyboard looks fire especially the ruby, may be my first groupbuy board. Best of luck with the group buy!

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: tommyamoszhao on Fri, 10 December 2021, 02:53:39

Quote from: ravermeister on Sat, 27 November 2021, 12:58:48

the red looks super nice 8)

Thank you so much.

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: tommyamoszhao on Fri, 10 December 2021, 02:54:58

Quote from: nick779 on Sun, 28 November 2021, 10:56:47

Yolo I guess. Bought black and white in full ano with additional blockers for that brass touch.

EDIT: Might want to join the discord. Were trying to get the runner to switch back to South facing LEDs. He said that the final production pcb was planned to have north facing LEDs which causes Cherry profile interference.

EDIT2: Runner said he will keep South LEDs as of 12:57PM EST 11/28/2021 on Discord. https://imgur.com/a/IBD5pMu

Thank you very much for the appreciation and the update :)

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: tommyamoszhao on Fri, 10 December 2021, 02:55:34

Quote from: RitzKeys on Sun, 28 November 2021, 14:18:33

Keyboard looks fire especially the ruby, may be my first groupbuy board. Best of luck with the group buy!

Thank you for the support

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: tommyamoszhao on Fri, 10 December 2021, 02:58:36

We are HALF WAY through!! ;D ;D GB ends on 20th Jan, 2022. Pretty good pace! We'd like to thank all the support from GH and you all.  ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: tommyamoszhao on Tue, 21 December 2021, 22:30:51

Quick update, folks :)
1. Thanks to all the supporters, Z60 GB has reached it's MOQ already, GB ends on 20th Jan, 2022 (about a month to go).
2. A new build & review available on Z60 ruby sample, need to point out that this ruby is early sample, blockers will be integrated into press-bar in production, and color will be slightly darker.
3. More build & reviews are coming out, so stay tuned. :)

Title: Re: [GB] 60% Z60-Evolve, Gasket, split-top enclosure with 60%, WKL or HHKB layouts
Post by: tommyamoszhao on Fri, 14 January 2022, 22:01:29

Quick updated
    1. New build and reviews from Andy V Nguyen at the beginning of this post
    2. We have exceeded MOQ already!! Thanks for all the support
    3. Acrylic Popsicle stick will be added as one of the accessories
    4. More reviews are coming on TikTok
    5. Z60 GB ends on 20th Jan, few days left