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Title: [GB] SONIC170 - A fun 65% with knob and LED macro module | GB Extended to Aug 6
Post by: Homiezoned on Thu, 13 July 2023, 11:55:31
SONIC170

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

Hi y’all, it’s me.

Here I bring you the SONIC170, inspired by the TE OP-1 Field synthesizer (https://imgur.com/a/l9NtzRD).

It’s a 65% with a knob and a customizable LED macro module.

Following the feedbacks received in IC, we've removed the crucifix-looking design due to religious concerns.


INFO

Layout: WK & WKL
Mounting: Silicone "Cover" Gasket with leaf spring
Typing Angle: 7 degrees
Front Height: 18.7mm
PCB: Hotswap or Solder / QMK, Via, and Vial support
Colors: 10 Colors (https://imgur.com/a/v6uJVbh)
Weight: PVD Black SS or PVD Silver SS
Price: $389

What's included:
(https://i.imgur.com/4Fuuhd3.png)

Kit content:
Aluminum Top Case
Aluminum Middle Case
Aluminum Bottom Case
Stainless Steel Weight
Plate (Total of 3 plates - 1 main and 2 macro plates)
PCB (Total of 3 PCBs - 1 main and 2 macro PCBs)
Silicone Gasket Strips
Daughterboard and JST Cable
Foam Pack
Screws
10x 4u Light Module Cover
Rotary Module and Knob

Materials:
Top, Mid, Bottom Case: 6063 Aluminum
Weight: Stainless Steel
Plate: Aluminum, Polycarbonate, FR4
PCB: Black FR4

Top case choices:
(https://i.imgur.com/GlulRdE.jpg)

Hotswap PCB Layout:
(https://i.imgur.com/0QmmeJn.png)

Solder PCB Layout:
(https://i.imgur.com/mZVlhZW.jpg)



New Renders
(https://i.imgur.com/5au15BX.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/6OjGRhn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Hwsrz1K.png)(https://i.imgur.com/c4zObxg.png)

Old Renders
(Please ignore the original crucifix design)
(https://i.imgur.com/Qur94cl.png)(https://i.imgur.com/Ivp9M8B.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/MhWyDDb.png)(https://i.imgur.com/TSAspzm.png)



Proto Pics
(Please ignore the original crucifix design)
(https://i.imgur.com/EuVdqDA.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/NnSivKo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/64suR9S.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/fPkuhKd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/I2eA1mx.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/UNlHUwF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TXJTm9Y.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/JmO6v9N.jpg)


More eye candy on Imgur!
E-white! (https://imgur.com/a/vvnwWYk)
Silver! (https://imgur.com/a/4AfcKlm)
Lilac! (https://imgur.com/a/7L2zTt4)



Review Videos
Purple Violet by ANTKITS (https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1GV4y1h7Aw/?share_source=copy_web&vd_source=38ca410b758e822155f14dbf442d26c6)
Lilac by Nansen (https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV18k4y1K7Qz/?share_source=copy_web&vd_source=38ca410b758e822155f14dbf442d26c6)
Silver by Pudding (https://youtu.be/zsVU3BE4AkU)
E-white by 啥都会一点的夹克 (https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Qk4y1K7Y4/?share_source=copy_web&vd_source=38ca410b758e822155f14dbf442d26c6)



GB Time: July 15th ~ July 30th Extended to August 6th
Delivery: Q1 2024

Vendors:
US: Monke Works (https://monke.works/)
CA: Keyspresso (https://keyspresso.ca/)
Japan: Basekeys (https://basekeys.jp/en)
SEA: ktechs (https://ktechs.store/)
VN: MOKB (https://mokbstore.com/) + SoiGear (https://soigear.vn/)
TH: NTCH Keys (https://www.facebook.com/NTCHKeys)
EU: Keygem (https://keygem.store/)
UK: Mechboards (https://mechboards.co.uk/)
OCE: Allcaps (https://allcaps.store/)

Join discord (https://discord.gg/u9gDUJeHw2) to receive regular updates
If you have any questions, feel free to comment below
Title: Re: [GB] SONIC170 - a fun 65% with knob and LED macro module | 7/15~7/30
Post by: Homiezoned on Thu, 13 July 2023, 12:06:04
Aug 9th, 2023: Orders have been sent to the manufacture to start CNC.
Title: Re: [GB] SONIC170 - a fun 65% with knob and LED macro module | 7/15~7/30
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sun, 16 July 2023, 10:34:03
Approved :thumb:

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Title: Re: [GB] SONIC170 - a fun 65% with knob and LED macro module | 7/15~7/30
Post by: metalskim on Sun, 16 July 2023, 16:38:40
Hi there, is there any chance of getting more reviewers on YouTube for us Western viewers?  Also, it says it is gasket mounted but none of the Asia reviewers that posted test the flex at all of the gasket.  If you could have some more information and possibly video footage on that, that would be much appreciated!

Thanks.
Title: Re: [GB] SONIC170 - a fun 65% with knob and LED macro module | 7/15~7/30
Post by: Homiezoned on Sun, 16 July 2023, 23:57:57
Quote from: metalskim on Sun, 16 July 2023, 16:38:40
Hi there, is there any chance of getting more reviewers on YouTube for us Western viewers?  Also, it says it is gasket mounted but none of the Asia reviewers that posted test the flex at all of the gasket.  If you could have some more information and possibly video footage on that, that would be much appreciated!

Thanks.

Hi, thanks for the question.

1) Due to time constraints, there won't be a review video by a Western youtuber or streamer before the end of the GB period. But there will be after.

2) We made the gasket covers using silicone. Compared to poron gaskets, these are definitely less cushiony. The silicone gaskets provide isolation from the case and a soft typing experience while preventing the board from having the typical "poron gasket sound".
Title: Re: [GB] SONIC170 - a fun 65% with knob and LED macro module | 7/15~7/30
Post by: techycat on Tue, 18 July 2023, 13:34:08
Kinda wish the cross was kept tbh. I loved that part of it. At least give an option to have it or not.
Title: Re: [GB] SONIC170 - a fun 65% with knob and LED macro module | 7/15~7/30
Post by: Furki on Tue, 18 July 2023, 16:41:54
Nice knob  ;)
gl with GB!
Title: Re: [GB] SONIC170 - a fun 65% with knob and LED macro module | 7/15~7/30
Post by: Homiezoned on Thu, 20 July 2023, 10:53:56
Quote from: Furki on Tue, 18 July 2023, 16:41:54
Nice knob  ;)
gl with GB!

Tysm :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] SONIC170 - A fun 65% with knob and LED macro module | GB Extended to Aug 6
Post by: Homiezoned on Mon, 31 July 2023, 03:35:04
Update: GB has been extended until August 6th, grab your unit while you can :thumb: