Model OLED
An IBM Model M inspired, genuine curve ergonomic keyboard
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Group Buy Time: 2024.1.12 ~ 2024.2.11
Estimated Shipping Time: 3 to 4 months after 2024.2.15
IntroInspired by the king of keyboards - IBM Model M. A design we wanted to remake into a mechanical keyboard the most.The CurveBrings you a wonderful typing experience - not just a look.Retro OLED PushbuttonA fun component to replace the original IBM badge area. Not only shows your custom images but also an extra programmable F13 key.Solenoid
Decorates your retro vibe.
Renders
(bottom case engraving & rubber feet change)(final version)
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Prototype Photos
full album here (https://www.flickr.com/photos/149475414@N03/albums/72177720312350133)
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Prices
‧ Full Industrial Coated Case: 450 USD
‧ Industrial Coated Top Case + Chromium Plated Bottom Case: 470 USD
Colors
‧ Industrial Grey
‧ Vintage Beige
‧ Chromium Plated Bottom Case (option)
Versions
‧ TKL
‧ WKL
PCB Features
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．Designed by ekow@KeeBoyzLAB (https://discord.gg/HqzMzqWJEe)
．1.2mm thickness
．USB C interface
．Hotswappable
．QMK firmware, VIA supported
．TKL/WKL layout supported
．F13 OLED pushbottm. Programmable. Image(jpg, png, gif...) switching supported.
．Solenoid
Case Features
．6061 aluminum case
．High quality industrial coating
．Chromium plated bottom case
．Curved anodized silver aluminum switch plate
．Ergonomic curve design as IBM Model M
Vendors
US - NovelKeys_ (https://novelkeys.com/products/model-oled-keyboard)
CA - ashkeebs (https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/model-oled-keyboard/)
KR - Swagkeys (https://www.swagkey.kr/72)
EU - Candykeys (https://candykeys.com/product/model-oled-keyboard-kit-preorder)
UK - Proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/collections/live-group-buys/products/group-buy-model-oled-keyboard-kit)
OCE - Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/products/model-oled-keyboard-kit)
VN - The Keebs Store (https://thekeebs.store/products/model-oled-keyboard-kit)
SEA - qwertyqop (https://qwertyqop.com/collections/group-buy/products/model-oled-keyboard-kit)
Global - Play Keyboard (https://www.play-keyboard.store/collections/gb-model-oled)
Build Streams & Youtube Review
2023.12.24 mechmerlin(finished) (https://youtu.be/yfpcublVjKg?si=OdEFXRHZpnYPFXEn)
2024.1.8 Alexotos(finished) (https://youtu.be/sENdonCpLmw?si=ZxP_kKFRNz_SDJOZ)
2024.1.14 Taeha Types (https://www.twitch.tv/taehatypes)
DBOKEY (https://youtu.be/Df5j9iVkVJk?si=WvntdQi9QPxq5VoF) review
Play Keyboard Links
Global Store (https://www.play-keyboard.store/)
Taiwan Store (https://playkeyboard.tw/)
Discord (https://discord.gg/uhphDHZcSM)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/play_keyboard/)