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Title: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: Victus on Thu, 23 December 2021, 16:32:17
Nabi 60 by vk.works



➊ intro


This project is a butterfly themed rendition of some of my favorite boards (namely the Singa Unikorn and the Bakeneko) and it's my second favorite layout (TKL gang obviously). The theme comes from my love of purple, and my girlfriend who inspired the butterfly. It has a minimal approach to design, with simple angles and a refined weight engraving. The board is O-Ring gasket mount and has a flexible and bouncy typing experience.


THE IC FORM (https://forms.gle/VrgTs3aXamRZBdsbA)
https://forms.gle/TwLECKG9edVRtk237 (https://forms.gle/TwLECKG9edVRtk237)


➋ details


►Layouts:
60 - WK
►Colors: Purple, Green, Black, TBD, TBD
►Typing angle: 7°
►Materials: 6063 Anodized aluminum body, brass weight
►Mount: O-Ring gasket
►Front height: 19.2mm
►Unbuilt Weight: 1225g
►PCB: Waffling60 + Unified Daughterboard
►Includes: 50A stock gasket + Aluminum full plate
►Price: Estimated price is $300-350 (sorry guys the price wasn't updated)

Projected Groupbuy sale date: Q2-Q3 2022


➌ quantities

Unlimited GB (MOQ of 50 units)


➎ gallery

(I'm not the best at photography but here are some pics of the first prototype with GMK WoB and artisan from Zouabi)

(https://i.imgur.com/r8pg8qu.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/w9tVNkX.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QI8MuDV.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/gVBCSVS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7NwnnyO.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/uAR2JNB.png)

Gallery (https://imgur.com/a/hz6OA4a)


➎ add-ons:


Groupbuy add-ons: Aluminum plate (Full/Half), additional gaskets (65A/30A), additional PCBs

Post-groupbuy add-ons: Possible stainless steel weight extras sale


➐ project log

All logs and significant updates will be posted within this format to ensure transparency:

Update No. 1 - Prototype 1 Delivered (November 22nd, 2021)

Typing test and Rev.2 protos SoonTM


➑ FAQ

What does Nabi mean?
It means butterfly in Korean.

Can I buy more than one board?
No.

Can I get _ feature/color/finishing/engravings?
Beyond what is listed you’re free to contact me for commission services, otherwise no.

Will there be an R2?
Possibly, also possible special editions


♥ special thanks ♥

I owe a bunch to my friends and the community for being supportive of the project, with criticism and praise. (also my girlfriend for design ideas)


socials

»Check out our storefront here! (https://www.vk.works)«

Discord (https://discord.gg/UjCMjdySMt) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vk.works/)

To stay up to date on the most current updates, join my Discord!

Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: darthcapn on Thu, 23 December 2021, 17:07:09
Looks hot! Would've asked if any wkl available, but since you said no changes to layout, I'll keep the question to myself.

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Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: stewfayew on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:00:02
Quote from: Victus on Thu, 23 December 2021, 16:32:17


►Price:Estimated price is $400-475

Unlimited GB (MOQ of 50 units)

I think you made a mistake, the price goes down as the quantity increases  :)
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: Rafa_n on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:01:49
If it's basically a Unikorn clone with probably worse QC, why is it actually more expensive than the Unikorn?
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: Baka Bot on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:18:59
Quote from: Rafa_n on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:01:49
If it's basically a Unikorn clone with probably worse QC, why is it actually more expensive than the Unikorn?
Because **** you pay me
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: Victus on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:23:32
Sorry all, its come to my attention that the price hadn't been updated, its fixed now, and this is just an estimate and subject to lower. - victus
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: TRIGOZEN x TAO on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:27:35
Quote from: Rafa_n on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:01:49
If it's basically a Unikorn clone with probably worse QC, why is it actually more expensive than the Unikorn?
This tbh, I would much rather try for a Unikorn and expect good qc and a good keyboard rather than some random runner charging MORE with us having no idea if we will get good quality and a nice sounding and feeling keyboard.
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: TRIGOZEN x TAO on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:30:41
Quote from: TRIGOZEN x TAO on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:27:35
Quote from: Rafa_n on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:01:49
If it's basically a Unikorn clone with probably worse QC, why is it actually more expensive than the Unikorn?
This tbh, I would much rather try for a Unikorn and expect good qc and a good keyboard rather than some random runner charging MORE with us having no idea if we will get good quality and a nice sounding and feeling keyboard.
Price has been updated and the price is looking a lot better now but I think this keyboard is still out of the question with the promises of Unikorn selling every quarter. As said, price is much better than the non-updated price.
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: stewfayew on Thu, 23 December 2021, 18:57:45
Price looks better. I'm curious what the internals look like
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: AstralYT on Fri, 24 December 2021, 03:31:54
Does this use Unikorn mounting points or the older Bakeneko mounting points?

Those feet look hideous.

Weight screws could be internal.

Overall project though seems good though, just not enough to persuade most of us from the IN-STOCK Unikorn even if it may be 400-450$.

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Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: Diggidy on Fri, 24 December 2021, 08:32:37
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Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: unusuaL_ on Fri, 24 December 2021, 10:08:36
pls revise bottom. if this sounds better than the korn i will eat my shoes
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: alspdx on Fri, 24 December 2021, 12:21:55
Quote from: darthcapn on Thu, 23 December 2021, 17:07:09
Would've asked if any wkl available, but since you said no changes to layout, I'll keep the question to myself.

FYI — since the design is a friction-fit o-ring mount like Unikorn, you'd have a hell of a time assembling it if it were WKL or HHKB
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: Baka Bot on Fri, 24 December 2021, 13:14:45
Quote from: alspdx on Fri, 24 December 2021, 12:21:55
Quote from: darthcapn on Thu, 23 December 2021, 17:07:09
Would've asked if any wkl available, but since you said no changes to layout, I'll keep the question to myself.

FYI — since the design is a friction-fit o-ring mount like Unikorn, you'd have a hell of a time assembling it if it were WKL or HHKB
You would just need a custom pcb with open areas for the WK blockers. there are 65s that do this.
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: catamscott on Fri, 24 December 2021, 20:42:21
Quote from: AstralYT on Fri, 24 December 2021, 03:31:54
Does this use Unikorn mounting points or the older Bakeneko mounting points?

Those feet look hideous.

Weight screws could be internal.

Overall project though seems good though, just not enough to persuade most of us from the IN-STOCK Unikorn even if it may be 400-450$.

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pretty sure weight screws need to be external in case you need to pop off the weight and push the pcb/assembly out. agree that the feet and weight look kinda weird, would prefer either round bumpons or two long feet like geon does.
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: Ustinj on Sat, 25 December 2021, 03:10:14
Quote from: catamscott on Fri, 24 December 2021, 20:42:21
Quote from: AstralYT on Fri, 24 December 2021, 03:31:54
Does this use Unikorn mounting points or the older Bakeneko mounting points?

Those feet look hideous.

Weight screws could be internal.

Overall project though seems good though, just not enough to persuade most of us from the IN-STOCK Unikorn even if it may be 400-450$.

Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using Tapatalk

pretty sure weight screws need to be external in case you need to pop off the weight and push the pcb/assembly out. agree that the feet and weight look kinda weird, would prefer either round bumpons or two long feet like geon does.


I think the route most friction fit boards are taking now is having a cutout on the plate around the spacebar to pull the build out, rather than pushing out from the bottom.

I definitely know I won't be taking the time to unscrew things... I just end up pulling on the keycaps or something to get the build out instead.

Anyhow, with the Unikorn becoming more readily available soon, I think this one will be in a tricky spot considering it looks quite similar, glwic
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: SkyBoy on Wed, 29 December 2021, 20:15:51
Other than the screws it looks good, any chance for some kind of sound test?
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: ggharsha on Wed, 29 December 2021, 21:43:00
Beautiful weight. Looking forward to this.
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: Kinesiologist on Fri, 04 February 2022, 21:24:43
looking real nice
- does it support h60?
- can we have more plate options like FR4 and Polycarb?
Title: Re: [IC] Nabi 60 by vk.works
Post by: thebreadsaver on Sat, 12 February 2022, 23:27:04
wow! looks great! would definitely be in