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Title: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: HirdyGirdy on Sat, 26 November 2022, 12:46:43
BULLFROG 60
(https://i.imgur.com/cJZ07Y1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NfLqfQd.jpg)

Here's something different, a 60% that is as hollow as it can get. Why? you may ask, ALPS, that's why. Very few modern boards offer the same breathing room SKCM & SKCL switches are used to so this board was made to make them feel welcome in the modern day.

Appearance & Overview

(https://i.imgur.com/9egi59M.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0ezuQEp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/V5pGW0h.jpg)

Supported layouts & mounting:
Standard Bakeneko v2 O-ring mount and daughter board
Gvalch'ca GA15.0 ALPS pcb with jst connector and ai03 daughter board
(https://i.imgur.com/itqypA2.png)

Internal volume compared to standard Bakeneko:
(https://i.imgur.com/qtfJfoi.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/UH4ONYS.jpg)

Typing Tests

ab_channel=HirdyGirdy

The pink polycarbonate prototype will also be sent to Karolus to have typing tests recorded in a more professional environment that also has a substantial reference catalog of other builds as well as Meepergon to be built on stream.
https://www.youtube.com/c/Karolus
https://www.twitch.tv/meepergon

Vendors, Pricing and Timeline

Vendors: TBA

Pricing: Target for a kit including the case, POM plate, pcb and O-ring is below $300 + shipping

Timeline: Estimate is 6-8 weeks after vendors are selected and prepared to open a GB, though when this happens this will largely be determined by the vendors themselves.

IC Form & Discord
https://forms.gle/g36Eb3NEoxJBDzQs9
https://discord.gg/Hd6qUkdqj5
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: NubbJustGaming on Sat, 26 November 2022, 13:02:35
Bottom engraving is really cool!
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: The0rigina1 on Sat, 26 November 2022, 14:09:11
lol is that a frog fishing?
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: Dejusk on Sat, 26 November 2022, 14:31:27
Looks great, really hyped to see this project coming to fruition.
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: panka on Sat, 26 November 2022, 14:33:22
hell yes, thank you <3
(you posted the typing test for skcm browns two times btw)
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: Meepergon on Sat, 26 November 2022, 15:04:23
MORE MODERN ALPS CUSTOMS LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Also, your photos are nuts. Great stuff homie!

Side note - I was testing an x-ring and compared to an o-ring, the x-ring seemed to make my gummy o-ring board sound a bit more hollow, so that might be something to look into for the future.
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: PigeonsLikeBread on Sat, 26 November 2022, 18:13:49
GLWIC, always cool to see more Alps-focused customs!
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: CaesarAZealad on Sat, 26 November 2022, 21:23:43
Interesting, but to be honest I think it sounds a bit flat. Sound is up to preference but those browns sounded really really high, which isn't how I'm used to hearing alps at all. Maybe It's just that I've only used browns in person in vintage boards, but I do think sound should be looked into here.
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: chigi22 on Sun, 27 November 2022, 02:01:34
Cool project! I do wonder if hollowing out the forehead would make it sound even better.
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: LMarci on Sun, 27 November 2022, 06:59:14
Very cute engraving
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: Rob27shred on Sun, 27 November 2022, 08:13:19
YES, more ALPS stuff! Also it may seem a little sacrilegious, but I love the Cherry style lip of the case. Count me in for one! I got way too many tray mount 60% ALPS setups to pass on this.
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: HirdyGirdy on Mon, 28 November 2022, 12:35:42
Quote from: CaesarAZealad on Sat, 26 November 2022, 21:23:43
Interesting, but to be honest I think it sounds a bit flat. Sound is up to preference but those browns sounded really really high, which isn't how I'm used to hearing alps at all. Maybe It's just that I've only used browns in person in vintage boards, but I do think sound should be looked into here.

The videos aren't a great representation of the sound, there's a lot more low frequency resonance in person that I hope Karolus will be able to capture in his video of the board. Carbon Fiber plates may also help bring a fuller sound to the switches where POM is best for clickies IME. Ty for the feedback though :)
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: HirdyGirdy on Mon, 28 November 2022, 12:39:15
Quote from: Rob27shred on Sun, 27 November 2022, 08:13:19
YES, more ALPS stuff! Also it may seem a little sacrilegious, but I love the Cherry style lip of the case. Count me in for one! I got way too many tray mount 60% ALPS setups to pass on this.

Thanks! the cherry lip may seem like an odd choice for alps but paired with the rounded corners and larger forehead I think it came out to be a nice balance of vintage aesthetic and modern simplicity.
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: HirdyGirdy on Mon, 28 November 2022, 12:47:53
Quote from: panka on Sat, 26 November 2022, 14:33:22
hell yes, thank you <3
(you posted the typing test for skcm browns two times btw)

Just fixed it, thanks :)
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: KingKhan57 on Tue, 29 November 2022, 12:19:10
Very nice, love the engraving. Excited to see this board on my desk!
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: diseeease on Tue, 29 November 2022, 12:31:00
Very much interested in this.
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: Its Salty on Tue, 29 November 2022, 17:41:36
if you can, I would recommend looking at an E-Green of some sort, possible in the pastel range or muted darker tone to match the frog theme

other then that, I love the back design. just think a better color might help the look
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: Gvalch_ca on Sun, 04 December 2022, 10:40:24
Very cool PCB, used to have a couple hundred of these.
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Wed, 04 January 2023, 10:52:53
Is it possible to add support for my M0116?  :'(
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: HirdyGirdy on Sun, 15 January 2023, 11:37:13
no but there's another 60% in the works with a modular middle piece that will allow for custom spacings to account for non standard layouts & staggering of mod keys
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Sun, 15 January 2023, 17:45:00
material options? color options?

front height… you got more general info about this?
Title: Re: Bullfrog 60 - ALPS 60%
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Sun, 15 January 2023, 17:55:58
Quote from: HirdyGirdy on Sun, 15 January 2023, 11:37:13
no but there's another 60% in the works with a modular middle piece that will allow for custom spacings to account for non standard layouts & staggering of mod keys

Nice. In the works by you or someone else? Does this also refer to a separately soon to be available PCB?