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Title: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: Bachoo on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:37:06

GB THREAD IS LIVE https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=120811.0

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Ouroboros
Ouroboros (or just Ouro) is a 60% keyboard, with gasket mounting tabs on the PCB itself. The goal of this design was to achieve a flexible-yet-firm typing feel with pleasant acoustics.

-- Important Update --
The keyboard will be fcfs $400 usd @ 100 units. GB will start July 15th 2023 available @ Mekibo.

(https://imgur.com/JcvkXiJ.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/feyTVoP.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/WM9ViWf.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/gYzvIhB.jpg)

Internals

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Am tired, so enjoy some fusion screenshots for now.
(https://imgur.com/wLYEnq8.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/IhmwetV.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/8FEiURk.jpg)

Changes From Prototype

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These are the changes being made from the prototype:

- Lowered floor by .3mm for less chance to bottom out

- Increased JST cable route size

- Adjusted Screw locations on weight for more even clamping force

Case Specifications

Typing angle:	7 degrees
Bezels:	7mm top, 5mm sides
Adjusted FH:	~17.42mm (lip) ~19.69mm(front) [1]
EKH (https://github.com/Croktopus/effective-keyboard-height):	~21.45mm [1]
Mounting:	Plateless Gasket
Case material:	6063 Aluminum
Weight material:	SS
Weight:	~1.056kg unbuilt

PCB Specifications

Switch support:	MX only
Protection:	ESD + overcurrent
MCU:	ATM
Daughterboard:	Standard Unified
Thickness:	1.2mm
Firmware:	QMK / Via / Vial
Material:	FR4
Designed by:	kbye/studio kestra

Including

- Hard carrying case

- Microfiber cloth

- PCBs

- Poron Foam Gaskets x15

- Daughterboard

- JST cable

- Case hardware

-TX Stabs (1.2mm, 7u)

Colors Offered:
Black, Ourple (Ouro Purple), Green.

Supported layouts
You will have the option to choose between WK top or WKL top.
(https://imgur.com/HxbQcZ1.png)

Sale Format

The keyboard will be FCFS available at Mekibo
The price for the keyboard will be $400 USD @ 100 units.

Sustainability

- PCB outline be listed here (https://github.com/cBachoo/bachooKeyboardFiles)

- PCB files are available here (https://github.com/cBachoo/nue-pcb).

- All hardware will be listed here (https://github.com/cBachoo/bachooKeyboardFiles) Media More Soundtest - Gat X (https://youtu.be/btEWuQGRG5g) Soundtest - Stock Nixies (https://youtu.be/furc-kAH_Gg) DISCORD (https://discord.gg/D4a3anR) & IC FORM (https://forms.gle/88JFxBkPYSFyuXqc8) Special Thanks More - Armani/Static Archives for design sanitization -Proto runners for their trust and helping me be less broke ordering -Nathanalphaman for existing -Ankit for letting me use his formatting -My discord server for always being supportive -You for reading this!

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: ankit on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:40:44

 :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: LaserCrafter on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:42:25

nice

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: Sicowa on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:42:32

Very nice keyboard mr feet man

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: Meepergon on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:42:46

The bounce on this thing looks absolutely insane. Might just have to try and nab one!

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: 1017BirckenThot on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:43:19

no mention of targeted price. Given you have an idea of moq you should add this in IC.  :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: armani_ on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:44:40

This SLAPS.
Don't sleep on this folks - this board is straight up gnarly  :cool:
Big hype for you Bachoo, and great job on another great design
(still cringe nay nay boy)

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: LMarci on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:46:12

Beautiful

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: Bachoo on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:48:03

Quote from: 1017BirckenThot on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:43:19

no mention of targeted price. Given you have an idea of moq you should add this in IC.  :thumb:

I updated the main post with whats going on for pricing, but I am in the process of talking to vendors and reaching out for quotes. I will update this IC with pricing the moment I am able to share. 

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: Rafa_n on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:49:00

ne internal pics avail?

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: Bachoo on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:54:50

Quote from: Rafa_n on Fri, 11 November 2022, 16:49:00

ne internal pics avail?

Added some fusion screenshots of the insides for now. If I'm missing anything else, please let me know!  :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: dvllpxe on Fri, 11 November 2022, 17:09:29

whats the inspiration for this?

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: selsik on Fri, 11 November 2022, 17:17:39

Quote from: dvllpxe on Fri, 11 November 2022, 17:09:29

whats the inspiration for this?

F2-60

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: o3okevin on Fri, 11 November 2022, 20:18:34

nah

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: dvllpxe on Fri, 11 November 2022, 21:16:44

Quote from: selsik on Fri, 11 November 2022, 17:17:39

Quote from: dvllpxe on Fri, 11 November 2022, 17:09:29

whats the inspiration for this?

F2-60

sorry but i was talking about the theme. ouroboros is a society in a game ive been playing, and i see an anime desk mat, so im curious if theyre related or im off base

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: The0rigina1 on Sat, 12 November 2022, 02:30:10

Will this be released into the atmosphere ensuring complete global saturation?

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: mr_foggy on Sat, 12 November 2022, 13:43:44

yes pls
can you rig the raffle for me

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: Magnificent Bureaucrat on Sat, 12 November 2022, 13:50:11

That snake looks like it is really enjoying eating itself.

Jealous

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: irithyll on Sat, 12 November 2022, 16:30:10

GLWIC!

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: chutoroymoi on Sun, 13 November 2022, 12:07:01

this looks spicy, interested in this board and looking forward to some proto builds.

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: hemlock on Sun, 13 November 2022, 12:26:55

not a fan of the weight engraving

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Sun, 04 December 2022, 12:28:30

 :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: bitbot on Wed, 07 December 2022, 20:24:56

$450-500, ,very fair price bro  :D

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: Bachoo on Tue, 02 May 2023, 15:27:53

Bumping the thread to push out the new update:

I am happy with the board and the changes of the latest proto. Therefore:

-- Important Update --
The keyboard will be FCFS $400 usd @ 100 units. GB will start July 15th 2023 available @ Mekibo.

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: Oprah on Thu, 11 May 2023, 02:42:45

Excited for the GB!  :D

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: a_saker on Fri, 26 May 2023, 19:32:06

Looking forward to trying to snag one of these

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: The0rigina1 on Sun, 28 May 2023, 16:00:47

Best of luck to the big weeb

Title: Re: [IC] Ouroboros
Post by: popkorn62 on Thu, 15 June 2023, 14:08:11

Proto has been shipped to me and will be streamed soon! We are on track for July GB as planned.