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Title: [GB] is0GR by AKB | GB closed!
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Tue, 24 October 2023, 08:56:17

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


It's all downhill for me from here.


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, go buy one from AKB)
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 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)
More
(https://i.imgur.com/jhZblVV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Mh6tFiH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uPyplXb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/k17ikrr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ng3CnQA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/iDwQyw9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JZfsY85.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RbzSDcD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fs7tFlh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DH6OX0v.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1gYFwMJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/bfuDINm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6OzCjh8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/61e1t6v.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4qShX7b.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/C3RLsrn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/h7VgfOv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/P9rxqWp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wkMsr7F.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rjV2FXM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/G9pRzx3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7TkigQL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iUTxpCm.jpg)



Layout Compatibility:

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



GB details: (over to the left for this bit)

$90

US: CannonKeys (https://cannonkeys.com/products/is0gr)
EU: Oblotzky (https://oblotzky.industries/)
CA: Deskhero (https://www.deskhero.ca/)
OCE: KeebzNCables (https://www.keebzncables.com/)
MENA: Sandkeys (https://sandkeys.me/)
China: zFrontier (https://www.zfrontier.com/)
LATAM: Latamkeys (https://latamkeys.com/)
UK: Prototypist (https://prototypist.net/)
SG: iLumkb (https://ilumkb.com/)
TH: Aiglatson Studio (https://aiglatsonstudio.com/)

GB window Oct 27th - Nov 17th
Estimated arrival Q2 2024
Quantity: unlimited



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)



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)

IC thread - basically the same thing (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=121549.0)
Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | launching October 27th!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 24 October 2023, 11:25:11
Approved :thumb:

PSA to prospective buyers:
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If you are unfamiliar with the Group Buy model, please read this primer - Group Buy FAQ / Buying Guidelines (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77272.0)

This PSA is new and will become standard on all Group Buys moving forward. It is not posted on this GB in isolation and is not singling this organizer out in particular as someone to be wary of.
Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | launching October 27th!
Post by: HubertThemad on Tue, 24 October 2023, 11:26:56
It's happening! GLWGB, getting one for sure.
Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | launching October 27th!
Post by: ZavaZ86 on Tue, 24 October 2023, 11:54:07
Just in time before nnn, so good.
Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | launching October 27th!
Post by: Chippy on Tue, 24 October 2023, 15:15:50
Incredible feat of engineering. Honored to be a part of this.
Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | launching October 27th!
Post by: Moods on Tue, 24 October 2023, 18:03:00
i will not be buying one.............i need at least 3  :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | launching October 27th!
Post by: LightningXI on Thu, 26 October 2023, 13:58:03
Hey is0GR enjoyers

Here's the lilac unit

(https://i.imgur.com/ACyfaX5.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/pf8wEwL.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | launching October 27th!
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 27 October 2023, 05:04:49
Hey is0GR enjoyers

Here's the lilac unit

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/ACyfaX5.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/SQtEQkS.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/pf8wEwL.jpg)


Chefs kiss sir!
Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | launching October 27th!
Post by: Rhienfo on Sun, 29 October 2023, 00:40:32
GLWGB this looks sick

Hey is0GR enjoyers

Here's the lilac unit

Very nice

Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | GB closed!
Post by: Alchemist Keyboards on Fri, 24 November 2023, 07:50:20
GB is now closed! See you all in a few months  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | GB closed!
Post by: LordOwen on Mon, 13 May 2024, 05:05:09
Mine came in today, and it's gorgeous! A couple of ball bearings in the package for the rail is just icing on the cake ^_^
Title: Re: [GB] is0GR by AKB | GB closed!
Post by: HubertThemad on Mon, 13 May 2024, 09:07:51
Can't wait! Mine is at the Cannonkeys HQ I think, but excited to see what the mystery color is haha