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Title: [IC] TK-06 Macropad and TKR-01 Knob
Post by: Aiwanei on Tue, 15 March 2022, 13:29:17

TK-06 Macropad and TKR-01 Rotary Encoder
Introducing the TK-06 Macropad and TKR-01 Rotary Encoder.  These are projects that I worked with Binepad to create together, a brand new 6 key macropad with a brass weight, and a special version of their rotary encoder with a heavy brass bottom and aluminum top.  Both of these have ShocKey (the ThocKey logo) engraved on the bottom.


Specs of the TKR-01:
Price: $80
Top Material: Aluminum with Acrylic Mid layer
Bottom Material: Brass with CF Plate
Encoder Type: EC11
PCB: Supports QMK and VIAL
Connection: USB-C
Includes Silicone Grip Feet and Cable
Weight: ~160g or ~5.6oz
MOQ: 50

Prototype:
(https://i.imgur.com/Pn7zj9O.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/aP2JIFd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3q9Ceuc.jpg)

Specs of the TK-06:
Price: $80
Case Material: Aluminum with Integrated Plate
Bottom Material: Brass
PCB: Hotswap 6 key supporting QMK, VIA and VIAL
Connection: USB-C
Includes Silicone Grip Feet and Cable.  It is disassembled with DSA Blanks and Switches
Weight: ~184g or ~6.4 oz
MOQ: 50
Prototype(Final Product will have better finishing closer to render):
(https://i.imgur.com/iC39acJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FZKxxMB.jpg)
Render:
(https://i.imgur.com/Knsd0sD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5LQZdaS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Y0yMXPw.jpg)

IC Form: https://forms.gle/Gam9LxkxT45UW2MZ9 (https://forms.gle/Gam9LxkxT45UW2MZ9)

When: TBD

Vendors: ThocKeys.com (possibly others)

Title: Re: [IC] TK-06 Macropad and TKR-01 Knob
Post by: schwartzasher on Tue, 15 March 2022, 16:49:39

This looks amazing, especially the knob...can't get enough knob. That macropad though. If I didn't have too many of them I would buy it.

Title: Re: [IC] TK-06 Macropad and TKR-01 Knob
Post by: totalemon on Tue, 15 March 2022, 17:44:07

Really pretty design aiwanei, the bottom engraving is classy. the only thing I'd change would be making the profile of the macropad a bit higher so it covers more of the caps, it exposes too much of the switches in the proto for my liking. I'd also suggest a 3x3 switch option, but that's just my preference and the 3x2 also looks very nice. glwic!!

Title: Re: [IC] TK-06 Macropad and TKR-01 Knob
Post by: totalemon on Tue, 15 March 2022, 17:46:25

Oh and a recessed usb port. Although from the looks of it that would increase machining costs, and it isn't that big of a deal on a macropad. If you can keep the cost at $80 this will be insane value for money

Title: Re: [IC] TK-06 Macropad and TKR-01 Knob
Post by: soundstage on Tue, 15 March 2022, 21:24:09

Interested in the macro pad. Is it preassembled with switches and caps?