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Title: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL [GB Updated]
Post by: ToFuMaNiA on Mon, 05 December 2022, 23:30:20

(https://imgur.com/mAmR97O.jpg)

IC Form Link (https://forms.gle/ehWm3cMY5dCzJNUu8)
Discord Server (https://discord.gg/W8ekAFuqCr)

Inspiration

Inspired by igloos (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igloo), this function row-less (FRL) TKL was designed with a particular concept in mind:
comgining the grace of curvature of an igloo with a solid bottom ground.

Design

It is available in WK (WinKey) and WKL (WinKeyLess) options.

Why Plateless?

As two enthusiasts fond of the unique bouncy feeling a plateless keyboard is capable of
producing, we have decided to go full-in with the plateless design for Igloo.

(https://imgur.com/uwPOGk0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Wz3legv.jpg)

Spec

(https://imgur.com/wMufj60.jpg)

Angle: 5°
Mount type: Plateless Tadpole Mount
Front height: 17.34mm

PCB

(https://imgur.com/3OKbhSF.jpg)

PCB specs
1.6t solder

Colors

Snow White

(https://imgur.com/uwPOGk0.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/z2P4ie0.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/h8g26KI.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/rDU3wpg.jpg)

Winter Blue

(https://imgur.com/29z3ZBU.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/Y5fuaLd.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/9uAmDIq.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/eC6RwZF.jpg)

IceBurg-undy

(https://imgur.com/Tu4EEFL.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/amug4Pt.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/tHT2D6e.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/SBbYA8s.jpg)

Kit Contents

Keyboard w/ weight
Solderable PCB
Tadpoles
Feet
Screws
Custom Carrying Case

(https://imgur.com/dHyIFD5.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/XTZtZ2n.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/hAU5A2Y.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/xlS87Tq.jpg)

Pricing

$329.99

Vendors

US: DangKeebs (https://dangkeebs.com/collections/igloo/)
Canada: Ashkeebs (https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/igloo-keyboard//)
Korea: KLC (https://klc-playground.com/products/group-buy-igloo/)
OCE: Cafege (https://cafege.com.au/products/group-buy-igloo-frl-tkl)
EU: Keygem (https://keygem.com/products/igloo-frl-tkl-keyboard-kit-group-buy)

Prototype

V3

(https://imgur.com/HlyODu2.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/MDEKsfL.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/7mE2xNm.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/o9wF159.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/YBdJC2G.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/Zy4vfOX.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/EJrhvEn.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/dZ4bgKa.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/lNWpHQW.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/weXaggk.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/Ka5zR4e.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/Hh5xFEn.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/JuNF20y.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/vikQSOD.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/qHJkO1I.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/2L2QhIz.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/QsLOPMZ.jpg)

Note: Please refer to the renders for the actual colors.

V2

The production color for IceBerg-undy will be darker than the proto color to closely match the renders.

(https://imgur.com/1Jy7uKs.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/xzMsyNf.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/Yzmsus5.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/iz6Zp2n.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/hhnoALh.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/Q5tdCPy.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/Bix4MUU.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/2L2QhIz.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/lTi7rnZ.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/SsxwDjW.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/zi7U4JB.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/tOaRDab.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/gRgFCLQ.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/n7TZCG1.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/sFwLJXr.jpg)

(https://imgur.com/d8QfBG3.jpg)

Typing Test

Typing Test by Dbokey
TTC Titan

Typing Test by Penbird
Zaku

Typing Test by Enomooshiki (https://www.twitch.tv/enomooshiki/clip/GeniusFaintPangolinRlyTho-0f5sBqHo7rGo1xay)
Sp-Stars White

Special Thanks to:

Penbird - Co-Designer, Co-Author
Keebibi - Help with GB and IC + Rendering
Zetina - Rendering
CurKey, PewPew, ToastyStoemp - PCB Help
Enomooshiki - Pictures and Typing Test

IC Form Link (https://forms.gle/ehWm3cMY5dCzJNUu8)
Discord Server (https://discord.gg/W8ekAFuqCr)

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: ToFuMaNiA on Mon, 05 December 2022, 23:31:35

Reserved

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: irithyll on Mon, 05 December 2022, 23:54:35

I am very excited as a lover of the plateless tadpole mount. Hope there’s progress soon. GLWIC!

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: Bantalope on Mon, 05 December 2022, 23:57:30

Seems interesting, definitely gonna keep an eye on it.

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: stewfayew on Tue, 06 December 2022, 00:07:17

No split backspace REEEE

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: ToFuMaNiA on Tue, 06 December 2022, 11:01:12

Quote from: stewfayew on Tue, 06 December 2022, 00:07:17

No split backspace REEEE

Will work on adding split space!

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: Friendship on Tue, 06 December 2022, 14:06:43

are those divots where the tadpoles rest so that you can achieve a lower typing height?

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Tue, 06 December 2022, 15:18:52

interesting board :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: ToFuMaNiA on Tue, 06 December 2022, 15:57:15

Quote from: Friendship on Tue, 06 December 2022, 14:06:43

are those divots where the tadpoles rest so that you can achieve a lower typing height?

Right and also so that the tadpoles do not move.
I originally wanted the board to be lower, but this was the lowest I could get sadly. haha

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: keebibi on Tue, 06 December 2022, 16:47:15

GLWIC!!!

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: Flybeck on Wed, 07 December 2022, 08:45:45

No hotswap plateless... unlucky.

Super cool project, looks very clean. GL!

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: Friendship on Wed, 07 December 2022, 11:45:21

Quote from: ToFuMaNiA on Tue, 06 December 2022, 15:57:15

Quote from: Friendship on Tue, 06 December 2022, 14:06:43
are those divots where the tadpoles rest so that you can achieve a lower typing height?

Right and also so that the tadpoles do not move.
I originally wanted the board to be lower, but this was the lowest I could get sadly. haha

the tadpoles inserted into the top case should be more than enough to keep the assembly from moving. were you seeing xz movement in prototyping?

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: ylothar on Thu, 08 December 2022, 12:21:19

it's really a shame that a solder pcb mount doesn't offer ISO support: please consider it.
And GLWIC :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: epicdesk.shop on Sat, 10 December 2022, 21:11:59

I love the minimalistic approach here. Bravo!

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: ToFuMaNiA on Mon, 12 December 2022, 15:29:38

Quote from: ylothar on Thu, 08 December 2022, 12:21:19

it's really a shame that a solder pcb mount doesn't offer ISO support: please consider it.
And GLWIC :thumb:

Will work on the new pcb with ISO support, split spacebar and split backspace.

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: enomooshiki on Fri, 16 December 2022, 02:36:37

it was a pleasure to build and fun to type

well done!

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: ToFuMaNiA on Tue, 24 January 2023, 21:11:06

Updated PCB support:
- iso support
- split spacebar
- split backspace
- split left shift
- split right shift

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: ylothar on Wed, 25 January 2023, 06:48:24

Quote from: ToFuMaNiA on Tue, 24 January 2023, 21:11:06

Updated PCB support:
- iso support
- split spacebar
- split backspace
- split left shift
- split right shift

Wonderful!!!

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL [Updated Proto Pictures]
Post by: pott on Mon, 13 February 2023, 23:51:34

I got to see and type on an Igloo this weekend. This board is a super cool combination of good design, and cute looks. It also felt and sounded great. The ano color on the weight was INCREDIBLE.

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: Akele on Tue, 14 February 2023, 03:02:56

Quote from: ylothar on Wed, 25 January 2023, 06:48:24

Quote from: ToFuMaNiA on Tue, 24 January 2023, 21:11:06
Updated PCB support:
- iso support
- split spacebar
- split backspace
- split left shift
- split right shift

Wonderful!!!

Haha, I was pleased to see this too. This board is quite tempting...

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL [Updated Typing Test and Proto Pictures]
Post by: Kuj0 on Thu, 16 February 2023, 02:23:02

Saw StaceySmash build this one today. Definitely interested in picking up the burgundy! Never used tadpole mount before. Will there be different durometers of "nails" or "pins" or "tadpoles" - whatever they're called?

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL [Updated Typing Test and Proto Pictures]
Post by: ToFuMaNiA on Thu, 16 February 2023, 21:31:11

Quote from: Kuj0 on Thu, 16 February 2023, 02:23:02

Saw StaceySmash build this one today. Definitely interested in picking up the burgundy! Never used tadpole mount before. Will there be different durometers of "nails" or "pins" or "tadpoles" - whatever they're called?

We've talked to Geonworks and will be buying in bulk from them.
There will be different hardness for tadpoles: 50a, 60a... up to 90a
I believe You can compare the 60 a to the tire tread and 90a to be hard as shoe heel

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL [Updated Typing Test and Proto Pictures]
Post by: Woovie on Thu, 02 March 2023, 20:11:31

saw the proto in person at a recent SMK meetup, beautiful board, hope everything goes well. :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL [Updated Typing Test and Proto Pictures]
Post by: migkb on Wed, 08 March 2023, 02:21:13

Glwic!!

Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: tactilesbad on Wed, 08 March 2023, 05:43:12

Quote from: ylothar on Thu, 08 December 2022, 12:21:19

it's really a shame that a solder pcb mount doesn't offer ISO support: please consider it.
And GLWIC :thumb:

apart from moaning about iso support are you actually buying these boards?

Title: Re: [IC] Igloo - PCB Tadpole Mount FRL TKL
Post by: ylothar on Sat, 11 March 2023, 03:00:35

Quote from: tactilesbad on Wed, 08 March 2023, 05:43:12

apart from moaning about iso support are you actually buying these boards?

Asking for ISO support is a concern for all those who use this layout, it is certainly not a personal matter: forgive me but I really don't understand the meaning of this question.
Whether or not I intend to participate in this GB, forgive my frankness, but that's none of your business.