Gridiron
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Gridiron Extras (https://p3dstore.com/products/gridiron-extras)
Gridiron PCBs (https://p3dstore.com/products/gridiron-pcb-only)
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Gridiron was developed when dededecline realized that there was not a premium, high profile case option for Planck PCBs that felt relevant in 2022. Gridiron works to give both a modern, premium case and also be incredibly affordable. The case is light but satisfying in your hand, and easy to travel with. The top mount gives a much nicer typing experience than the old school tray mounts, and was developed to give a consistent sound and feel.
Group buy details:
- Price: $140 without PCB, $170 with PCB, with plenty of upgrades to choose from
- Format: FCFS (unlimited)
- Date: Tuesday October 4th - Sunday November 6th
- Colourway options: black anodization, and a ton of cerakote upgrades available
- Layout options: Anything a USB-C Planck PCB supports, all Gridiron PCB layouts (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0501/7537/7592/products/gridiron_550x.jpg?v=1662646920), selected Plop PCB layouts (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0501/7537/7592/products/plop-for-gridiron_1_550x.jpg?v=1662646920)
- Estimated shipping timeline: March - April 2023
Board info:
- 3° typing angle
- 18.5mm front height without feet, 19.5mm front height with feet
- Top mount
- QMK and VIAL-compatible USB-C PCBs
- Seamless side design
- Weighs roughly 1 lbs 3 oz (540g) built
Kit Includes:
- Case top and bottom
- Plate of your choice
- (Optional) Gridiron (ortho) or Plop (staggered) PCB
- Feet
- Screws
Extras:
- EVA case foam: $10
- EVA plate foam: $10
Typing tests:
Xinxinwong | typing test (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-MygNt7NSw) (vod summary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3scmWkJtvs))
Keebnewb | typing test (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1608701166?t=02h23m51s) (full vod (https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1608701166))
Special Thanks:
- Dingusxmcgee For all the help on this
- OCM Logo, 3DP protos, and moral support
- Liv PCB design
- Jake For helping this become a real board
- Xinxinwong, Keebnewb, and Hedgey For doing build streams
- Taylor and many others For support and feedback throughout this process