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This is the G60 Velora.
A 60% keyboard designed around features often found in modern buildings (like stadiums, sport arenas etc) where
depth of layers is utilized to create interesting geometry.
With this inspiration I wanted to give the side profile the same impression and from there the design developed.
The weight was given the shape of a trophy due to the stadium / arena theme.
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Inspirational examples
IC FORM (https://forms.gle/FuAqSQyGU1F5hguY6)
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Technical Details
| Keyboard Size | 60% |
| Typing angle | 6° |
| Weight | 2kg built |
| Front Height | 20mm |
| Mounting style | Gasket mount |
| Case Material | Aluminum 6063 |
| Weight material options | Stainlesss Steel or Aluminum 6063 |
| Plate materials | Aluminum, POM, FR4, Brass |
| Gasket material | Silicone |
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Supported Layouts
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G60 Velora is designed around the DZ60 PCB and the plate will support all listed layouts (no 2u shift row).
Only either HHKB or WKL will be offered as an optional top. Please leave your vote in the IC form if you prefer any of those.
Hotswap PCB for both ANSI and ISO will be available as well.
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Mounting Style
This keyboard is gasket mounted and have been tested with plenty of gaskets with different properties to achieve what I think is a great sound and feel.
This keyboard is therefore sold without foam.
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The only contact between the top and bottom of the case are these four ledges circled in the picture below.
For those of you who like to experiment with "force break modding" etc, 4pcs of 0.5mm custom adhesive gaskets is included which can be placed on those ledges.
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Prototype
Anodized black + Stainless Steel Rainbow PVD weight
Full Album here (https://imgur.com/a/rsiKGRO)
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Below is just a quick soundtest from the phone, a proper sound test will be made when its built on stream.
Youtube Soundtest (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RqjKXWefjsM)
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Pricing
Below is my target price at 120 units MOQ (currently estimated, final price is TBD):
| Keyboard kit with chrome polished aluminum weight | high 200's / low 300's | (USD) |
| Keyboard kit with brushed SS weight | mid / high 300's | (USD) |
| Keyboard kit with mirror polished SS weight + rainbow PVD | high 300's / low 400's | (USD) |
Pricing includes PCB but PCB is optional since you can use your own DZ60 (or similar) PCB.
Plate files will be released.
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Color Options
Current case color options:
- E-White
- Navy Blue
- Forest Green
- Black
- Silver grey
More colors are definitely possible, let me know your preference in the IC form.
Weight options:
- Chrome polished aluminum (sample) (https://imgur.com/a/OlDILuA)
- Brushed stainless steel (sample) (https://imgur.com/a/PwzAZJZ)
- Mirror polish rainbow PVD stainless steel (see prototype pictures)
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| E-white with POM plate. | Navy blue with POM plate. (Navy blue color sample) (https://i.imgur.com/KKFLltT.jpg) |
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| Forest green with POM plate. (Forest green color sample) (https://i.imgur.com/QzZLDvJ.jpg) | Black with FR4 plate. |
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| Silver grey with aluminum plate. |
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Project State
What's ongoing
- Feedback gathering
What's planned
- New renders with most popular color finish(es) from the IC form.
- Have the keyboard built on stream.
- Finalize cost / pricing, depending on interest.
If you have any questions or just want to stay updated on my projects, feel free to join my Discord channel (https://discord.gg/8VZqtqSt6U) and follow my Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/garnerkeyboards/).
Also, fill out the IC form (https://forms.gle/FuAqSQyGU1F5hguY6) if you are interested or would like to see some changes / additions to the project, as this helps me a lot with planning and pricing. Thanks!
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