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Title: [GB] Join65 - easy to build, affordable 65% - Oct Update
Post by: well_cooper on Mon, 08 May 2023, 08:23:23
Join65% - Easy to build, affordable 65% GB live until 27th May

Thocc Supply is delighted to bring Join65 by KnifeLab to the GB phase! Join65 is a budget-friendly 65% featuring a fully CNCd case with a plate-gasket-mount to make building this a breeze. Also, KinfeLab has implemented interchangeable side pieces to allow further colour customizations


(https://i.imgur.com/MCsZWCF.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/DZny5Xp.png)

Changes since IC based on community feedback
Removing PCB flex cuts on the PCB for the production run
Update back weight engraving style
Remove Purple & Black, Teal Blue & E-White colour
Added Panda, Frost

Spec TLDR:
Price ~ $155 to $165 USD (your local vendor pricing may vary slightly)
GB Date: 6th May ~ 27th May (local timezone)
Fulfilment ~ End of Q3 2023


(https://i.imgur.com/GHRQo28.jpg)

NameTop & BottomBadge ColourWeight Colour
Teal BlueTeal Blue & SilverPVD SilverPVD Silver
BlackBlack & BlackPVD BlackPVD Black
PandaE-White & BlackPVD SilverPVD Silver
FrostE-WhitePVD SilverPVD Silver
BeigeE-BeigePVD SilverPVD Silver
E-White CopperE-White & CooperPVD GoldPVD Gold

Full Render Album (Updated) https://imgur.com/a/Zz8gg7m
Full-Colour Sides Combo Album https://imgur.com/a/DowBOOe
Prototype Album with old weight engravings and flexcut PCB https://imgur.com/a/jVR5N48

Exploded View
(https://i.imgur.com/KrUc3zL.jpg)
Standard KitOptional Extras
1 x Case ( Top & Bottom+2 Sides)Solder or HS PCB kit
1 x FR4 PlateAluminium, PC, FR4 plate
1 x Foam Pack (Plate, Case, PE, AS Sheet)Foam Pack
1 x HS PCB + Daughter BoardSilicon Top Sheet
1 x Silicon Top SheetBadge (3 designs in 3 PVD finish)
1 x BadgeWeights (3 PVD finish)
1 x Weight
1 x Carry Case & Assembly hardware


Hotswap PCB Layout
(https://i.imgur.com/ScmZx8r.jpg)
Solder PCB Layout
(https://i.imgur.com/upPblAt.jpg)


Streamer / Youtube build

Typing test clip by SwitchDoctor https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1777900508

Typing test clip by warmthoughts https://www.twitch.tv/warmthoughts/clip/CovertEasySparrowPupper-R405PJu-6C8fULxI

nearLucid Build Stream https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1800683911

Captain Sterling Build Stream https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1804574870

Alexotos Build Stream - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1813308388



Vendors
USA - KeebsForAll (https://keebsforall.com/)
Canada - Shockport Keyboards (https://shockport.com/)
Europe - KeyGem (https://keygem.com/)
UK - Proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/)
Vietnam - Uniqmeck (https://uniqmeck.store/)
Thailand - NTCH Keys (https://www.facebook.com/NTCHKeys)
Indonesia - Mechaland.ID (https://mechaland.id/)
Malaysia - MKB.MY (https://mkbmalaysia.com/)
OCE - Thocc Supply (https://thocc.supply)
Singapore - ILumkb (https://ilumkb.com/)


DISCORD (https://discord.gg/MuSr7fZx3N)
Title: Re: [GB] Join65 - easy to build, affordable 65%
Post by: well_cooper on Mon, 08 May 2023, 08:23:41
RESERVED

October update is available
https://thocc.supply/blogs/join65-update/join65-update
Title: Re: [GB] Join65 - easy to build, affordable 65% - GB LIVE until 27th May
Post by: Annata20 on Thu, 08 June 2023, 21:25:51
Color mix and accents can contribute to a great keyboard, however I'm not a fan of the engraving on the back.
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