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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: Alchemist Keyboards on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:12:03

Title: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:12:03

GROUP BUY THREAD (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=121691)

(https://i.imgur.com/YXTKvtV.png)

It's all downhill for me from here.

AKB Website (https://www.alchemistkeyboards.com)
AKB Discord (https://discord.gg/yPkfGGC)
AKB Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/alchemist_keyboards/)
My Inspiration (https://youtu.be/CUTPCEA-al0?feature=shared)

INTEREST CHECK FORM (https://forms.gle/T9NrkFn92pzdXktV7)

Specs/features:

Inspired by Blacksimon's is0, and also the OGR by AKB (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117142.msg3123851#msg3123851) (apparently that's pretty good tbf)
10° typing angle for refined, early 90's ergonomics
Full 6063 aluminium rectangular construction
Bead-blasted and anodised finish for peak performance
Top mounted plate for the keyboard elite
QMK compatible USB-C PCB by Cipulot, with VIA/VIAL support
5 colors to choose from (with a mystery 6th for CK)
Fat boy 100g
13 screws for just one key
Literally a keyboard of all time

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

Prototype photos:

(https://i.imgur.com/FN8rbff.jpg)

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Layout Compatibility:

(https://i.imgur.com/RKhg5KI.png)

Current preorder plans/details: (over to the left for this bit)

$90

US: CannonKeys (https://cannonkeys.com/products/is0gr)

EU: Oblotzky

CA: Deskhero

OCE: KeebzNCables

MENA: Sandkeys

China: zFrontier

LATAM: Latamkeys

UK: Prototypist

SG: iLumkb

TH: Aiglatson Studio

GB launching on Friday October 27th! More details TBD.

Head pats to:

Blacksimon for giving me an eggplant
Cipulot for his excellent work on the PCB design and being an all-round good boi
Official Happy Hot Dog Man for being my muse and an eternal well of inspiration
James (AKB) for designing this

(https://i.imgur.com/B7qK6bD.png)

INTEREST CHECK FORM AGAIN (https://forms.gle/T9NrkFn92pzdXktV7)

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Meepergon on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:14:13

this is so lit

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: mr_foggy on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:14:47

sheesh that brown is lit

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Stringer Bell on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:15:23

Yes.

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: my3eans on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:17:32

mmyes

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: qriousgabriel on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:17:44

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/l0HFkA6omUyjVYqw8/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: LMarci on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:19:37

I want it so bad

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Vintagekish on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:21:09

This is absolutely unreal! Going to start trying to decide on a colour to choose now - UK Vendor would be beautiful if possible please <3 GLWS

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Magnificent Bureaucrat on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:21:37

Forced fixed layout in 2023. SMH

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: puggo69 on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:22:50

love it

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Rob27shred on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:25:05

[attach=1]
One for BAE would be epic also!

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Chippy on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:25:47

Thank you James and Hotdog man.

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: cthalupa on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:26:41

yin yang isogr^2 when

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: whirlwind on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:29:16

Wow, amazing! Will have to think long and hard for the build! :eek: :eek:

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: MK47 on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:30:18

It's finally here. Rush Rush Rush

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Cipulot on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:30:33

Rush Rush Rush :cool:

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: The Pig on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:30:58

rush rush :eek: wow mr james, really looking forward to this!!! in for one :cool:

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: aicyborg on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:32:18

You're such a nasty little sausage for the Comic Sans in this post.

I'm an ISO enter enjoyer in a very major way so I'm absolutely in.

Love it.

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Something_Magical on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:50:01

Take my money already!

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: unusuaL_ on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:56:50

great stuff

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: iamtragic on Wed, 04 October 2023, 16:02:32

Bundle deals one time.

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Neely_12 on Wed, 04 October 2023, 16:11:01

Is the “Mystery” color option on CK a completely different color or just a random pick between the other colors?

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Rico on Wed, 04 October 2023, 16:23:08

Nice, there is also a pen holder !

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Rhienfo on Wed, 04 October 2023, 16:54:30

You did not have to make all the colours so tempting. Like you just didn't have to do that LOL.

Obviously really cool project, GLWIC :)

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: TyPo.mk on Wed, 04 October 2023, 17:45:41

In for 25

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: mf0176 on Wed, 04 October 2023, 19:05:27

Yes

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Bachoo on Wed, 04 October 2023, 20:17:04

Quote from: Alchemist Keyboards on Wed, 04 October 2023, 15:12:03

James (AKB) for designing this

(https://imgur.com/0eqks18.png)

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: HubertThemad on Wed, 04 October 2023, 20:54:57

Let's gooo. In for one!

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Chippy on Wed, 04 October 2023, 21:31:13

Quote from: Neely_12 on Wed, 04 October 2023, 16:11:01

Is the “Mystery” color option on CK a completely different color or just a random pick between the other colors?

It is not a random color unit from the pre-picked ones. It's different.

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: TheGreenLion172 on Thu, 05 October 2023, 00:00:13

Can we get a typing test for this thing?

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: roffelsaur on Thu, 05 October 2023, 00:14:50

This **** should be illegal...

Alright alright when can I pick one up xD

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: TjarleN on Thu, 05 October 2023, 00:18:32

In for 2, hope there might be some ec compat down the line

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: dmatx1 on Thu, 05 October 2023, 01:14:02

Quote from: Rico on Wed, 04 October 2023, 16:23:08

Nice, there is also a pen holder !

a ball holder :D

Quote from: TheGreenLion172 on Thu, 05 October 2023, 00:00:13

Can we get a typing test for this thing?

sound test (https://youtu.be/EpIh2w4yLfg?si=u7-ncDIEaa7UITTE&t=2555) (built with Razer Green)

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Thu, 05 October 2023, 04:05:21

Quote from: Neely_12 on Wed, 04 October 2023, 16:11:01

Is the “Mystery” color option on CK a completely different color or just a random pick between the other colors?

Completely different :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Thu, 05 October 2023, 04:12:42

Added KeebsNCables for OCE vendor

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR
Post by: FatefulStranger on Thu, 05 October 2023, 05:24:23

rush rush

This is peak keyboard

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: azhdar on Thu, 05 October 2023, 07:20:55

Instant buy

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: phatmasterq on Thu, 05 October 2023, 16:23:17

i'm shook.

insta-cop.

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Thu, 05 October 2023, 17:34:53

the only AKB i can afford ^_^

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: 鲨宝儿 on Fri, 06 October 2023, 08:03:51

https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/XWNA3LoqvG1q?utm_source=copyLink
I think our thoughts are similar.

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 06 October 2023, 08:04:11

added Sandkeys as MENA vendor :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 06 October 2023, 08:06:11

Quote from: 鲨宝儿 on Fri, 06 October 2023, 08:03:51

https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/XWNA3LoqvG1q?utm_source=copyLink
I think our thoughts are similar.

I'm not worried, this project has existed for over a year now. Good luck with your sale! ;)

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 06 October 2023, 09:33:22

added zFrontier as vendor for China :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 06 October 2023, 09:40:03

Any chance we could get a white one? Even if it’s a mystery color.

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 06 October 2023, 10:04:05

Quote from: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 06 October 2023, 09:40:03

Any chance we could get a white one? Even if it’s a mystery color.

As a stock colour, e-coat costs extra and I'm trying to keep costs as low as possible here as the design doesn't benefit from economy of scale due to its small (epic) stature.

As for the mystery colourway, cannot confirm or deny :blank:

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 06 October 2023, 10:14:14

Added Latamkeys for the LATAM region (I'm not done yet) :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Sat, 07 October 2023, 08:21:30

Added ProtoTypist for UK!

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Sun, 08 October 2023, 08:03:31

Added iLumkb for SG!

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: atkins on Tue, 10 October 2023, 02:33:32

No ANSI support?

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: ylothar on Tue, 10 October 2023, 06:20:14

Quote from: atkins on Tue, 10 October 2023, 02:33:32

No ANSI support?

Dude, I love you ;)

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: VXQN on Tue, 10 October 2023, 09:48:27

This is great! I just wish it was available in 65XT format.

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Wed, 11 October 2023, 08:44:29

Quote from: VXQN on Tue, 10 October 2023, 09:48:27

This is great! I just wish it was available in 65XT format.

my bad dude - maybe someone will do that one day tho it does sound pretty dumb ;)

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Wed, 11 October 2023, 08:49:07

Added Aiglatson Studio for Thailand - all vendors are set!

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: 51p50x on Thu, 12 October 2023, 12:15:50

rush rush

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: LordOwen on Wed, 18 October 2023, 08:12:26

I cannot wait to jump in on this! So many ISO enters in my collection going unloved, I can finally let them shine...

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: KurtKurtson on Thu, 26 October 2023, 02:26:23

I can not wait to get one on friday. Can you please offer an aditional custom keyboard-stand for the ISoGR for my keebinet?

Title: Re: [IC] is0GR by AKB
Post by: dmatx1 on Thu, 26 October 2023, 05:37:55

Quote from: KurtKurtson on Thu, 26 October 2023, 02:26:23

I can not wait to get one on friday. Can you please offer an aditional custom keyboard-stand for the ISoGR for my keebinet?

Buy two and use the top part of the second one as a stand.