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Title: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: BeOnIt on Wed, 10 August 2022, 04:18:49
ZB-7

ZB-7 is a 75% keyboard coming up with extension modules connection on both left and right sides depending on your convenience.
With high free to use and layout customable, depend on user aptitudes, ZB-7 provides new experiences of feeling in usage and design.

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The extension modules are Numpad and Knob available for now for your preference. Other extension modules also release soon.

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DESIGN
The design is uplifting maturity and luxury with atmosphere of curcuit pattern, wiring, mechanical parts for users and collectors who love robotic and mechanic.

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SPEC
Case Angle: 5°
Case Material: Aluminium
Dimension: 344mm x 142mm
Front Height:  ~21mm
Back Height:  ~32mm
Weight: 1.8kg (with 1 extension module)
Plate: Aluminium
Connectivity: USB type-c
Available extension modules: Numpad, Knob (Other extensions will be developed in the future)
Expected price: ~500USD

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COLORS
Copper, Silver, Green

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KIT COMPONENTS

Standard Kits
Top Housing
Bottom Housing
Left Side Cover
Right Side Cover
Plate
PCB
Poron Foam Set
Screw Set

Extras
Numpad Module
Knob Module

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IC FORM
https://forms.gle/kUCQDpuAgRF1eFXB8 (https://forms.gle/kUCQDpuAgRF1eFXB8)
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: VXQN on Wed, 10 August 2022, 08:45:43
Reserved.

500USD for something with as complicated design as that seems...implausible.
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: panka on Wed, 10 August 2022, 09:54:20
that sure is something
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: P103 on Wed, 10 August 2022, 10:09:58
This feels like a project by someone that enjoys drawing CAD and that is all there is to it.
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: chat and team on Wed, 10 August 2022, 11:42:16
wheres the proto
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: Nonnegaard on Fri, 12 August 2022, 02:15:03
Quote from: chat and team on Wed, 10 August 2022, 11:42:16
wheres the proto
because spending your hard-earned money on a one-off proto before gauging interest is now obligatory
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: InvXXVII on Sun, 14 August 2022, 00:09:13
Need a touch screen module lol.
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: Avantel on Sun, 28 August 2022, 15:36:57
This looks incredible. Definitely would want to get one of these
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: lw88 on Sun, 28 August 2022, 18:08:22
But why does it use plate mount stabilizers?
What?
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: Ray Studio on Tue, 30 August 2022, 09:21:57
I think I want it with the drawing pad function!
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: herfalerf on Tue, 30 August 2022, 15:15:31
Quote from: Nonnegaard on Fri, 12 August 2022, 02:15:03
Quote from: chat and team on Wed, 10 August 2022, 11:42:16
wheres the proto
because spending your hard-earned money on a one-off proto before gauging interest is now obligatory

I mean you are more than welcome to support projects from unknown designers with 0 proof of concept.  Maybe you would be interested in a bridge I have for sale?


Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: Avantel on Tue, 30 August 2022, 16:04:13
You aren't buying anything yet though, just expressing interest
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: Avantel on Sat, 03 December 2022, 16:29:32
sooooo, is there any update to this?
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: Plurrkeebs on Mon, 05 December 2022, 19:24:13
Someone likes spending hours in CAD or Fusion.
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: Drew7822 on Tue, 20 December 2022, 13:52:42
Oh wow, I absolutely love this idea. Hopefully it comes through to fruition and I would get one!
Title: Re: [IC] ZB-7 : 75% Keyboard with extension modules
Post by: Its Salty on Tue, 20 December 2022, 18:51:29
this is a neat design, that's for sure

I completely doubt the ability to paint, ano, etc. in that much detail for the tech geometry design

If you can create a proto sheet of that design, just like a small panel that has the cut and painted design. prove something like this is even possible for a not "sell your kidney" price point

there's no way this isnt going to require something like a 5 axis and a lot of QC on the finish to get this right

if you can prove you can even get this design past the render stage then this IC might look a lot more promising. but considering I'm only looking at renders of a case, no layout options, and an exploded view that makes it hard to see what kind of mounting system you're even planning on using. this is one big red flag right now.