Post by: paulgali on Thu, 31 March 2022, 03:04:06
GB Confirmed to start on October 2nd, available at SandKeys.ME (https://sandkeys.me/product/series-6xx/)
This is something I am very proud of. I hope you like it as much as my cat wants to steal it (https://www.twitch.tv/paulgali/clip/AmericanManlyLampNerfRedBlaster-5LoVVf2Q6U8h4YPx?filter=clips&range=all&sort=time)!
(https://imgur.com/KhWlJq5.png)
IC FORM (https://forms.gle/jQWfK6t4MGenLvHHA)
Specs
- 6 degree, 60% with xt column
- Adjusted front height of 19.1mm (see below)
- 7.8mm plate to top case clearance
- WK and WKL options available
- MX + Alps compat (with mx stabs)
- Stock Alu 5052 plate with 1.2mm pcbs
- Currently testing 1.6mm pcbs with ABS plates. PC plates are too dead sounding for this.
- Internal brass weight/sheet. This is interchangeable with PC bottoms - reasoning below
External Stainless Steel weight - upcoming protos to have polished SS instead of brushedGB edition will have clear coated brass external weight- Top mount standard, with optional gummy mount included. Uses 190x4mm orings
- 1433g with current build (photo below)
No foam. With this much surface area covered in brass, its not needed.
The option of having a pc internal bottom was something I thought might be of interest. This piece replaces the internal brass
I love how PC sounds, but hate touching it - or my cat scratching it. It is something I will test when I get new protos, and update here.
Going forward I want to experiment with other materials in this fashion, so why not :D
Anodization options
I am testing another manufacturer. Each of the below are currently being tested with the anodizer, as there are several protos on the way.
I will remove what I do not like, or do not deem a high enough quality.
- Red (current proto)
- Navy
- Green
- Silver
- Purple
- Pink
Adjusted front height
Measured without feet as I am changing the feet being used. Measured from the inside edge of top case to external case floor.
(https://imgur.com/JYfrETE.png)
PCB Support
Each unit comes with the necessary C3 Unified daughterboard + 150mm medusa cable.
There are SMD LEDs on caps lock, and the 2 top left keys (acting as layer indicators)
(https://imgur.com/h6h7GQ9.png)
Prototype images
This unit came with some particularly poor anodization - something I am working on to improve. Note - I take horrible photos :p
GMK Red Devils
(https://imgur.com/XWf5EsY.png)
Sides - i love corsa sides, but wanted something with a much "softer" aesthetic.
(https://imgur.com/wrjyg2N.png)
Back (yikes it was a sunny day)
(https://imgur.com/VGSmovy.png)
External SS brushed. Is being updated to polished, but I like this. Will test regular sandblasting too!
(https://imgur.com/wlPXJ3I.png)
Internal brass weight - can't take a photo right now, heres a screenshot from a previous build stream. Yeah, that's covering a large surface area.
The gap is present on the divider between the XT columns and main alpha/mod cluster, to affect sound as little as possible.
Note the USB port is also aligned along this divider.
(https://imgur.com/U1GUTof.png)
Soundtests
I'll post some more when I sit down to record a few. Remember, soundtests are a meme :thumb:
DCS WOB, Jwicks and Alu Plate in Gummy (https://www.twitch.tv/paulgali/clip/LachrymosePeppyDaikonPeteZaroll-DWMD_SRNhA8ZYLxy?filter=clips&range=24hr&sort=time)
Gummy Mounted SP Stars, 1.2mm pcb + alu plate, GMK Metropolis (https://youtu.be/3ZNjKkpDp_c)
Pricing / Vendors / Unit allocation
6xx GB will go live on Sunday October 2nd, 6pm UAE Time. FCFS. MOQ & capped @ 150 units.
Price: $420
Shipping: DHL Express with a fixed cost of $35 [read after this] for international sales. Fuel surcharges are currently higher and DHL have told us next month will be closer to 40. We will fix the price based on Septembers fuel surcharges..
Vendors: Sandkeys only. So the process can be sped up 🙂
Timeline: 4 months production timeline, lets say 6ish months including QC. ETA Q1-2 2023
----Base Kit includes----
Top WK, WKL - A6063
Bottom - A6063
Internal Brass Sheet
External brass weight
Alu plate - A5052. Colormatch with case unless stated otherwise
1.2mm PCB + JST + AI03 C3 DB
Orings - to confirm final size
Each unit ships with hard cases, and a plain cardboard box around it. Recycle that box, I'm not wasting your GB money on fancy packaging.
----Optional Extras----
1.6mm pcbs, 1.2mm PCB
Plates - A5052, black ABS MX, Alps Alu plates
Internal sheet addons - i will give you access to the file instead to cut / 3d print your own.
Midnight blue (aka very dark fkn blue), Bright Red, Silver (red plate), Purple, Green, Pink
Credits
Maelk - the phenomenal PCB work. Highly recommend!
The MENA community - always have my back
Boyos - you know who you are, thank you for the constant encouragement
Discord (https://discord.com/invite/v2sWm88)
Don't let memes be dreams
Post by: paulgali on Thu, 31 March 2022, 03:04:17
15/7/2022 - V2 units have shipped. Sound and feel is there, but the factory has screwed me over with finishing and ano. This project is being moved to the same factory making Safa - meaning cost is going up, and unit cap will have to increase to compensate for the target price. Seems like I can only trust this place to not let me down.
26/07/2022: GB details confirmed. Change of manu means a slightly higher cost than anticipated but the quality on the finish will be worth it.
Post by: Sup on Thu, 31 March 2022, 03:04:49
For real though it looks noice. Like the side profile.
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Nice project, looks good and well thoughts.
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Keep up the good work.
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Post by: paulgali on Thu, 31 March 2022, 03:38:11
Love to see alps compat in base, although mention that it is alps compat with mx stabs for modern DCS sets.
Keep up the good work.
Added that stipulation. Thanks for reminding <3
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also brassinside
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Top mount good, can't wait for this!
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Post by: paulgali on Wed, 06 April 2022, 05:43:41
hhkb version pls
I would consider 6u hhkb, but that exists on a xt board that is specifically designed around that layout. 7u hhkb may be an option but we shall see after protos, since I dont want to increase SKUs right now, but maybe closer to the drop.
I do have a true hhkb layout board in prototype too, just not with xts. Again, not saying no :D
Post by: paulgali on Wed, 06 April 2022, 05:44:34
Damn! That's internal brass looks sexy, as well as the brushed SS weight. Hope there're options for brushed SS weight and PP plate.
PC sounded dead in this, which only makes me think PP will have even less character. I will release plate files in the future for this however :)
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Post by: robotictomato on Wed, 27 April 2022, 16:16:28
Are the plates Alps compatible, or will there be separate Alps plates? I would definitely build this with Alps.
Post by: paulgali on Thu, 28 April 2022, 00:16:24
Really, really nice. The design is great, and I appreciate the Alps compatibility. I am definitely in on this one, or at least will try to get in on this one. The low count of 100 boards will make that a challenge - it would be great if you would consider raising that number.Right now I’m not too concerned about the numbers. The reason I prefer less is so I can deliver the boards faster. In the same way as my previous project, if there is significant interest I would add to the count.
Are the plates Alps compatible, or will there be separate Alps plates? I would definitely build this with Alps.
That being said - I’m likely moving manufacturers (again) so to keep that price, or even close to it, numbers would have to increase. Doing all this (including testing new production lines) before the gb since I want that to run smooth.
Alps plates are being tested, but I have both variants with mx stabs and AEK/AT101 stabs (think of SGI Granite)
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Post by: paulgali on Thu, 28 April 2022, 00:17:38
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Post by: Botty212 on Thu, 28 April 2022, 07:30:43
All that being said…100 isn’t a challenge. I try to not hype things up and let a project speak for itself, so it flies under the radar of the thocc chasers now in the hobbyI think the words "top mount" were enough to make all the thocc chaser go away. lol
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Post by: granola bar enthusiast on Thu, 28 April 2022, 08:32:57
Post by: robotictomato on Thu, 28 April 2022, 09:16:53
Really, really nice. The design is great, and I appreciate the Alps compatibility. I am definitely in on this one, or at least will try to get in on this one. The low count of 100 boards will make that a challenge - it would be great if you would consider raising that number.Right now I’m not too concerned about the numbers. The reason I prefer less is so I can deliver the boards faster. In the same way as my previous project, if there is significant interest I would add to the count.
Are the plates Alps compatible, or will there be separate Alps plates? I would definitely build this with Alps.
That being said - I’m likely moving manufacturers (again) so to keep that price, or even close to it, numbers would have to increase. Doing all this (including testing new production lines) before the gb since I want that to run smooth.
Alps plates are being tested, but I have both variants with mx stabs and AEK/AT101 stabs (think of SGI Granite)
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Excellent, thanks for the response. I will just keep my eye on this for now! Glad to hear you are considering plates with Alps stab support for vintage sets, as well as for the newer DCS sets in the works.
Really looking forward to seeing what colors you select for this as well...
Post by: BasedCoper on Thu, 28 April 2022, 20:35:09
All that being said…100 isn’t a challenge. I try to not hype things up and let a project speak for itself, so it flies under the radar of the thocc chasers now in the hobby
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Thank you father. We don't need any normie thocc chasers getting this board
Post by: paulgali on Fri, 29 April 2022, 00:46:13
this is a really cool idea, why did you decide to use SS instead of brass on the outside? Is it just because SS is cheaper?It’s definitely not cheaper
Was bored. Wanted to test it and see how it looks. Turns out very nice. The polished samples I’ve gotten are fantastic as well, will publish those soon
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Post by: paulgali on Tue, 26 July 2022, 13:26:39
6xx GB will go live on October 2nd. FCFS. MOQ & capped @ 150 units.
Price: $420
Shipping: DHL Express with a fixed cost of $35 [read after this] for international sales. Fuel surcharges are currently higher and DHL have told us next month will be closer to 40. We will fix the price based on Septembers fuel surcharges..
Vendors: Sandkeys only. So the process can be sped up 🙂
Timeline: 4 months production timeline, lets say 6ish months including QC
----Base Kit includes----
Top WK, WKL - A6063
Bottom - A6063
Internal Brass Sheet
External brass weight - sorry, stainless steel will literally add $70 to each board at minimum
Alu plate - A5052. Colormatch with case unless stated otherwise
1.2mm PCB + JST + AI03 C3 DB
Orings - to confirm final size
Each unit ships with hard cases, and a plain cardboard box around it. Recycle that box, I'm not wasting your GB money on fancy packaging.
----Optional Extras----
1.6mm pcbs, 1.2mm PCB
Plates - A5052, black ABS MX, Alps Alu plates
Internal sheet addons - unsure if this will be supplied, or i will give you access to the file instead to cut / 3d print your own.
Midnight blue (aka very dark fkn blue), Bright Red, Silver (red plate), Purple, Green, Pink
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