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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: thocciness on Wed, 08 December 2021, 20:21:18

Title: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: thocciness on Wed, 08 December 2021, 20:21:18
하나, 둘, 셋 Come & Get It!
Ahgase TKL flying to a group buy near you.

LINK TO IC FORM (https://forms.gle/ZSbfvGsLcWw1MKaz6)



Hi everyone! I have been in this hobby for quite some time now and decided to design my own endgame keyboard but also wanted to make something that my girlfriend would enjoy as well. :D Fast forward to about a year later and this is what I have to present to you:

This wild and sexy board is inspired by the popular KPOP group that my girlfriend is obsessed with… can you guess which one? Named after the fandom name, Ahgase (아가새) - which translates to baby bird in Korean. It features various references to the group.

The front of the board spotlights an engraved Ahgase signature topped with a sleek baby bird badge. This board sports two beautiful stainless steel sandblasted weights: a bottom weight and a rear weight. The bottom weight has the baby bird and 아가새 engraved right next to it. While the rear weight will come with two options, the iconic 1, 2, 3 Come & Get It catchphrase (iykyk) and the song that jumpstarted my interest, 날기 (Fly).





SPECIFICATIONS

Layout: F13 Blocker TKL
Mounting: Double O-ring Gasket/Top Mount
Material:  6063 Aluminum, Sandblasted Stainless Steel
Weight: 4.4lbs unbuilt, 5.3lbs built 
Typing Angle: 6.9 Degrees
Front Height: 17.5mm 
Plates: Aluminum Full, Polypropylene Full, Polycarbonate Full
Price: $495
Units: FCFS 100 Units





RENDERS

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

(https://i.imgur.com/Y5IubZh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/xbFYhG3.jpg)




PROTOTYPE

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

(https://i.imgur.com/QKa9jyk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Bh7EEfS.jpg)

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




FLIGHT LOG: Timeline + Status

Current Status:
- Discord and IG is live
- Prototype v1 has arrived and is in my hands
12.08.2021
- Interest Check Created
December 2021 - February 2022
- Various Build Streams
January 2022
- Prototype v2
Summer 2022
- GB Announcements
Fall 2022
- GB





COLORS

Currently, the colors that will be available are:
- Silver, Green, Lilac





INTEREST CHECK FORM

If you're interested in picking up Ahgase, please fill out the following form!
https://forms.gle/ZSbfvGsLcWw1MKaz6 (https://forms.gle/ZSbfvGsLcWw1MKaz6)





LINKS
Feel free to dab your way to our Discord community and Instagram for future updates. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and chat about all things kpop related..

Discord: https://discord.gg/rwBM7tpchE
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poly.works/





TYPING TEST

Big thanks to Supbeez for the awesome sound test!

Full Polypropylene Plate + CreamKon Switches


Full Alu Plate + Meteor Whites Switches




FAQ

Q: How many units will there be for this GB.
A: 100!

Q: How are you implementing the Double O-ring?
A: Ahgase will feature a traditional large O-ring under the plate. However, instead of a large O-ring at the top of the plate, there will be small O-rings around the mounting points of the plate. This will ensure that the bottom and top of the plate will be properly cushioned.

Q: How much will it cost? What’s the price range?
A: $495

Q: Will there be a WK version?
A: There will be both WK and WKL!





FINALLY

How many Ahgase insider jokes/references did you see? Drop the answer below or on our discord. Skrrrt skrrrt. Alright, until the next update… take it EAAASYYY, I’m out!



Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 TKL
Post by: thocciness on Wed, 08 December 2021, 20:23:17
RESERVED FOR FUTURE UPDATES  ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 TKL
Post by: Fraaaan on Wed, 08 December 2021, 20:25:09
Why does your F13 TKL not have an F13?
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 TKL
Post by: turkishmeow on Wed, 08 December 2021, 20:34:57
I definitely need this !!
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 TKL
Post by: skrunk on Wed, 08 December 2021, 20:40:55
cute board :D
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 TKL
Post by: surplusofchairs on Wed, 08 December 2021, 20:44:18
yes please

there’s no f13 though?
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 TKL
Post by: linell on Wed, 08 December 2021, 20:52:20
badge lookin like a peeps marshmallow
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - TKL
Post by: treeleaf64 on Wed, 08 December 2021, 21:19:04
been in the hobby since dec 2020 but only 2 post on geek hack?
and like fran said , there is no f13.
also price range is as good as saying "TBD"
also also Sussy usb
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - TKL
Post by: Beni986 on Wed, 08 December 2021, 21:27:32
i'm so confused

proto looks nice though
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - TKL
Post by: Tree_ on Wed, 08 December 2021, 21:27:51
Came for the F13, left for the not F13.

$400-700 is also extremely finger in the air - If you've got nothing to base this on and can't give a range that's actually indicative of the end price, you might as well not give one at all.
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - TKL
Post by: adi on Wed, 08 December 2021, 22:24:35
been in the hobby since dec 2020 but only 2 post on geek hack?
and like fran said , there is no f13.
also price range is as good as saying "TBD"
also also Sussy usb

not everyone posts on gh
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - TKL
Post by: maximize on Wed, 08 December 2021, 22:52:19
been in the hobby since dec 2020 but only 2 post on geek hack?
and like fran said , there is no f13.
also price range is as good as saying "TBD"
also also Sussy usb

not everyone posts on gh

Maybe they should if they want to build a reputation and then host an IC/GB here?
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: Jacki on Thu, 09 December 2021, 00:42:57
Hell yes, what mounting style?
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: YMwoo on Thu, 09 December 2021, 00:51:46
How dare you making this board but not offering green and white color?

Jokes aside, design itself is nice though besides the engraving, I feel there's nothing to make it stand out from numerous other TKL.
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: zedbraxmen on Thu, 09 December 2021, 02:13:34
blocker logo looks like a chicken / chick / duck
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: Alejo1707 on Thu, 09 December 2021, 02:53:09
Where's the F13 tho? Otherwise, I like the proto, but have concerns similar to other users here.

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Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: soundstage on Thu, 09 December 2021, 07:49:09
F13 key got swallowed by that bird? Yet you name it F13? Lolz.

You have mentioned case details, what about PCB details? If you won't be providing a PCB, you got to mention it clearly right?

TKL without win key reduces your clientbase by 50%.
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: The0rigina1 on Thu, 09 December 2021, 08:53:36
Please add some pics so it showcases your mounting system?
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: kameron on Thu, 09 December 2021, 13:02:23
update pricing from tbd to at least a price range because getting a quote is very easy also add an exploded render
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: DeluxeSofa on Thu, 09 December 2021, 16:26:12
No reputation, No F13 despite the misleading name, Really High price TBD
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: Kisyunie on Fri, 10 December 2021, 03:26:00
As a fan, I love this idea~
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: StingrayShuffle on Fri, 10 December 2021, 11:47:35
TKL without win key reduces your clientbase by 50%.

Where did you get the information for this statistic? I'm not contesting, just curious as I've not seen any statistics that suggest that 50% of TKL users require a dedicated WK when there are so many options with layers or remapping.
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - TKL
Post by: brantaniguchi on Fri, 10 December 2021, 12:06:23
been in the hobby since dec 2020 but only 2 post on geek hack?
and like fran said , there is no f13.
also price range is as good as saying "TBD"
also also Sussy usb

not everyone posts on gh

Maybe they should if they want to build a reputation and then host an IC/GB here?
Maybe this gatekeeping attitude is why most people don't post on GH?

Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - TKL
Post by: treeleaf64 on Fri, 10 December 2021, 15:33:04
been in the hobby since dec 2020 but only 2 post on geek hack?
and like fran said , there is no f13.
also price range is as good as saying "TBD"
also also Sussy usb

not everyone posts on gh

Maybe they should if they want to build a reputation and then host an IC/GB here?
Maybe this gatekeeping attitude is why most people don't post on GH?


All the negative things that a potential buyer (me ) finds suspicious
If I was gatekeeping I wouldn't have given feedback

Not having a GH account is like not having a Linkedin .
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: Tree_ on Fri, 10 December 2021, 17:06:11
update pricing from tbd to at least a price range because getting a quote is very easy also add an exploded render

There was a price range, it was $400-700 - I'm glad OP changed it to TBA.
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: gleneston on Sat, 11 December 2021, 00:03:50
Is the badge supposed to be a chicken?


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Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: heyimpanda on Sat, 11 December 2021, 02:23:18
Is the badge supposed to be a chicken?


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It's supposed to be a baby bird
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: kimchijody on Sat, 18 December 2021, 19:14:25
F13 key got swallowed by that bird? Yet you name it F13? Lolz.

You have mentioned case details, what about PCB details? If you won't be providing a PCB, you got to mention it clearly right?


This pcb requires an f13 layout in order for the layout to work. Even though it doesn't utilize the f13 spot, the f-row is an f13 specific layout.

Agreed, details regarding the pcb should be specified. Although it's clearly compatible with most h88 layout pcbs (hiney being one of the main ones to have jst support).


TKL without win key reduces your clientbase by 50%.


This is just straight up false. MANY people, myself included, greatly prefer WKL. If he wanted to run a WK variant he would offer it. Clearly he doesn't, so he won't. It's not mandatory for a designer to run a board in multiple layouts...
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: ylothar on Sun, 19 December 2021, 03:31:31
Beautiful board :cool:

Any chance that you will also consider a WK version? (yeah, I know, I've read the FAQ... but a dude have to try anyway...)
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: IMZO on Mon, 03 January 2022, 15:44:23

TKL without win key reduces your clientbase by 50%.

not really, many enthusiasts prefer wkl
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: WhatsForLunch on Mon, 03 January 2022, 16:19:02
Leys gooo
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: hussar_name on Mon, 03 January 2022, 16:39:35
I hate logos. Designers have no taste and they plaster everything with horrible designs.
Title: Re: [IC] Ahgase - F13 Blocker TKL
Post by: lonalde on Mon, 10 January 2022, 21:52:07
this is pretty hot, so down