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Title: [IC] SAAG65 $200 gummy o-ring GB 11th May - 7th June
Post by: moonsearch on Mon, 06 February 2023, 13:33:49
GB POST

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=120272.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=120272.0)
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gasket mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: KeyBros_ on Mon, 06 February 2023, 13:48:29
Kinda interesting mate, GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gasket mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: irithyll on Mon, 06 February 2023, 13:56:46
Interested in this project. Would like to see more on the internals though.
By o-ring gasket mount, do you mean strips of viton o-ring used like the Geonworks F1 and F2 series of boards?
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gasket mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: moonsearch on Mon, 06 February 2023, 14:12:46
Gummy o-ring like bakeneko65 - the blocker is not solid, there is an undercut. Edited main post to clarify. I'll upload some pics later so its more obvious..
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gasket mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: irithyll on Mon, 06 February 2023, 14:34:12
Gummy o-ring like bakeneko65 - the blocker is not solid, there is an undercut. Edited main post to clarify. I'll upload some pics later so its more obvious..

Thank you for the clarification!
I did suspect so based on the photos but just wanted to make sure.
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gasket mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: PlayBox on Mon, 06 February 2023, 14:47:52
am i the only one when i see "gasket mount" i just become uninterested in the keyboard?
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gasket mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: saab on Mon, 06 February 2023, 14:51:06
Saab needs a Saag, love the side profile and the price point is a bonus too.
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gasket mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: DaaDaa on Mon, 06 February 2023, 15:35:33
both of the patone colors in the IC are great, as a 3rd i wanted to suggest a nice dark gray i guess similar to the prototype. gunmetal gray.
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: origintypes on Mon, 06 February 2023, 21:50:36
Interesting side profile, can't wait to see further projects of this prototype
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: CrlaoSvloadr on Mon, 06 February 2023, 23:26:25
This looks very promising, would love to get more photos of that prototype!
Avidly looking to hear more from this, and you as a designer! GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: moonsearch on Thu, 09 February 2023, 13:52:48
This looks very promising, would love to get more photos of that prototype!
Avidly looking to hear more from this, and you as a designer! GLWIC

Thanks, working on some more pictures

both of the patone colors in the IC are great, as a 3rd i wanted to suggest a nice dark gray i guess similar to the prototype. gunmetal gray.

The second prototypes will done in forest green and bronze :)

Interesting side profile, can't wait to see further projects of this prototype

Thank you for the kind words
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: moonsearch on Sat, 11 February 2023, 03:46:04
Updated the discord link so it does not expire. My bad
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new prototypes!
Post by: saab on Sun, 26 February 2023, 20:37:54
Looking good!!
The new colour looks really nice, waiting for a typing test to see how this bad boy sounds. GL WIC
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new prototypes!
Post by: suishibe on Mon, 27 February 2023, 05:11:08
such a nice side profile
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new prototypes!
Post by: DaaDaa on Mon, 27 February 2023, 07:23:56
the prototype clearly demonstrates the bronze color is not it.
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new prototypes!
Post by: moonsearch on Wed, 01 March 2023, 17:39:26
Pics of the forest green ano added :)
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new prototypes!
Post by: aicyborg on Thu, 02 March 2023, 18:02:33
Quite like the side look, into this if you can actually get this made at around $200.
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - sound test added
Post by: moonsearch on Mon, 06 March 2023, 19:48:38
Sound test by Febust added to og post
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - sound test added
Post by: migkb on Wed, 08 March 2023, 02:23:41
skeptical on price but glwic

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Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - sound test added
Post by: xsj.rosie on Fri, 10 March 2023, 03:36:29
Looks amazing, can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - sound test added
Post by: TypeBis on Sat, 11 March 2023, 08:08:44
very pretty, hope you hit the target price
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gasket mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: PlayBox on Tue, 14 March 2023, 13:22:03
am i the only one when i see "gasket mount" i just become uninterested in the keyboard?
sorry for being so negative about it earlier. i honestly think it looks very nice but sadly its not a top mount that im looking for
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gasket mount with elegant side profile and brass weight
Post by: moonsearch on Wed, 15 March 2023, 02:36:54
am i the only one when i see "gasket mount" i just become uninterested in the keyboard?
sorry for being so negative about it earlier. i honestly think it looks very nice but sadly its not a top mount that im looking for

It's ok I understand your perspective. This mounting method and format has been done many times. But like I said it is a good foundation to make my first keyboard from. I will be branching out to other mounting methods in future keyboard designs
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - sound test added
Post by: moonsearch on Wed, 29 March 2023, 13:50:25
Updates on the project
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new updates
Post by: moonsearch on Fri, 31 March 2023, 00:36:09
Added more soundtests, courtesy of Fluffykeebz. I have made more plate materials and the final burgundy sample. Stay tuned for more sound tests and pictures.

Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new soundtests
Post by: Fluxius on Fri, 31 March 2023, 09:41:51
The left shift cutout on the plate picture does not look wide enough to support split left shift.
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new soundtests
Post by: aicyborg on Fri, 31 March 2023, 22:04:27
The left shift cutout on the plate picture does not look wide enough to support split left shift.

Yeah, this. You need an additionally wider cutout to the right of the LShift stabiliser for the switch to fit in there (it's pipe in ISO-UK).

I hope you can actually hit $200 USD for this. If your price in GBP is anything close to the equivalent of that I'm buying two, honestly.
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new soundtests
Post by: moonsearch on Sat, 01 April 2023, 00:20:29
The left shift cutout on the plate picture does not look wide enough to support split left shift.

The left shift cutout on the plate picture does not look wide enough to support split left shift.

Good eye.Just uploaded pictures of the burgundy on discord and instagram
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new soundtests
Post by: LOL WTH on Fri, 28 April 2023, 16:58:02
Carbon fiber plate option, gummy o-ring, and a beautiful side profile? Count me in.
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - new soundtests
Post by: moonsearch on Sun, 30 April 2023, 03:41:16
Some more updates and pictures of the burgundy board courtesy of Zizz

I really want to start the group buy but I want to wait for some more soundtests

Proto unit has been sent to Lewis Toh for review

The final proto has much nicer finishing than the previous units

I have updated the plate design to accept screw-in stabilisers

Shipping rates and websites are almost done. There will be no regional vendors, I have shipping partners around the world to keep shipping low

PP Plate option added

E-white option removed, cherry blossom pink ano added (Pantone reference PMS 263 C)

Waiting for sound tests for CF or POM before GB. Will try and do soundtests of Alu and PP during GB

Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - final proto pics
Post by: itskitsos on Tue, 02 May 2023, 08:12:33
Burgundy is absolutely gorgeous. Well done!
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - final proto pics
Post by: aicyborg on Tue, 02 May 2023, 17:34:27
A little bit nervous to learn you're doing this all yourself and not using regional vendors. I'm not sure if that was always the plan or not. I get that low cost is your priority, and I suppose buyers can protect themselves a bit by using credit cards and such, but still. Maybe reconsider on that?
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - final proto pics
Post by: moonsearch on Tue, 02 May 2023, 18:19:12
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Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - final proto pics
Post by: moonsearch on Tue, 02 May 2023, 18:20:55
A little bit nervous to learn you're doing this all yourself and not using regional vendors. I'm not sure if that was always the plan or not. I get that low cost is your priority, and I suppose buyers can protect themselves a bit by using credit cards and such, but still. Maybe reconsider on that?

It was always my plan. I am using shipping partners that I have had relationships with for years. I have decided against using keyboard vendors for several reasons which include cost, communication,trust and efficiency

If you are concerned please DM me on discord and I'll explain my logistic process.
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - final proto pics
Post by: aicyborg on Thu, 04 May 2023, 20:58:04
A little bit nervous to learn you're doing this all yourself and not using regional vendors. I'm not sure if that was always the plan or not. I get that low cost is your priority, and I suppose buyers can protect themselves a bit by using credit cards and such, but still. Maybe reconsider on that?

It was always my plan. I am using shipping partners that I have had relationships with for years. I have decided against using keyboard vendors for several reasons which include cost, communication,trust and efficiency

If you are concerned please DM me on discord and I'll explain my logistic process.

It's more to do with me trusting the major, stable vendors to give me my money back in the event of issues. I'm pretty sure that applies to other regions too like the US. If we all buy through you personally we basically have no recourse in the event that this goes wrong. Things like MoonTKL are fresh in my mind.

To be clear I'm not saying I anticipate this going wrong but it's nice to have the security of a vendor if it does. Honestly there's other 65%s, not quite as elegant as this but nice enough, on the horizon soon too. Best of luck as you move into GB.
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - final proto pics
Post by: nisiend on Thu, 04 May 2023, 22:23:14
that side profile looks absolutely sick!
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - final proto pics
Post by: moonsearch on Fri, 05 May 2023, 11:53:35
that side profile looks absolutely sick!

Thank you
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 ~ $200 gummy o-ring - final proto pics
Post by: moonsearch on Sat, 06 May 2023, 05:38:26
Preparing GB post tonight
Title: Re: [IC] SAAG65 $200 gummy o-ring GB 11th-31st May
Post by: moonsearch on Wed, 10 May 2023, 22:34:13
GB Post is live