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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: Osidian on Fri, 10 May 2024, 21:52:04

Title: [IC] Carrara Marble Keyboard - Osidian TKL (Group Buy Live!)
Post by: Osidian on Fri, 10 May 2024, 21:52:04
GB Thread Link

https://geekhack.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=8hr38nm0pn8g00jv4p72aoi4diu8l0fo&topic=123670.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?PHPSESSID=8hr38nm0pn8g00jv4p72aoi4diu8l0fo&topic=123670.0)


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Contents Page

Introduction

Hello Geekhack! We are Osidian, a small team of keyboard enthusiasts from Toronto, Canada. We specialize in creating mechanical keyboards crafted of unique materials like marble & quartzite. We aim to create a full line of stone crafted keyboards of many different variations of colours and designs.


Specifications

Included In Kit:

- Carrara marble casing
- Magnetic white ABS top plate with stainless-steel emblem
- Adhesive white ABS frame
- 1.5mm brushed stainless-steel switch plate (silicone gasket mount)
- 3.5mm Poron plate foam
- Molex Pico-EZmate cable
- Additional rubber feet (8 degrees)

Colour option/finish:

- Carrara white (more colourways being tested)

PCB & Daughterboard:

- Compatible with Cannonkeys Bastion TKL F12 Hotswap/Solder (F13 not included), and the F12/F13 Hotswap version.
- Unified S1 Daughterboard required
- Please note: The PCB & Daughterboard are currently not included in the kit
- Assembled with our Pico-EZmate cable provided in the kit

Weight:

- Fully assembled approx. 7 LBS / 3.17 KGS

Dimensions:

- Typing angle: 4 degrees
- Front length & width: 375mm x 149mm
- Casing thickness: 20mm


Component Photos


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Interest Check Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLcdSqNJjpWIcgdDp-C479PPProVzQyKVy2dL8XZEcl_T95w/viewform?usp=sf_link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLcdSqNJjpWIcgdDp-C479PPProVzQyKVy2dL8XZEcl_T95w/viewform?usp=sf_link)


Social Media

Discord
https://discord.gg/hHAuPaRT3a (https://discord.gg/hHAuPaRT3a)

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/osidiantech?igsh=enp5Nmk3bXo2cGpx (https://www.instagram.com/osidiantech?igsh=enp5Nmk3bXo2cGpx)


Website

osidian.ca (http://osidian.ca)


Thanks so much for your time and interest! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts down below.
Best regards,
Osidian


Update (7/28/2024)

Thank you to everyone who has filled out the interest check form! We have almost surpassed 50 submissions

Kit Price: 389 USD
Group Buy Date: September 15
Group Buy Duration: October 15
Available Units: 100 Units

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Thank you so much for your continued interest & support!
Best Regards,
Osidian
Title: Re: [IC] Osidian TKL Carrara Marble Kit
Post by: quartermile on Sat, 11 May 2024, 18:53:27
wow im impressed, this is the cleanest keyboard ive seen in a while and its MARBLE. i cant wait to get my hands on one of these.
Title: Re: [IC] Osidian TKL Carrara Marble Kit
Post by: Deback on Mon, 13 May 2024, 17:38:17
Unbelievably cool looking keyboard. I would really love to hold it in hands :)
Title: Re: [IC] Osidian TKL Carrara Marble Kit
Post by: anatworkaccount on Mon, 13 May 2024, 21:33:20
Wow, to have the honor of posting right after two first time shill posts is something I don't get the honor of every day. Hope to see more shill accounts after this <3 <3 <3
Title: Re: [IC] Osidian TKL Carrara Marble Kit
Post by: nebulazy on Thu, 16 May 2024, 23:51:43
what is the benefit of using a steel plate... is it a sound thing? i thought we were past that
Title: Re: [IC] Osidian TKL Carrara Marble Kit
Post by: Osidian on Fri, 17 May 2024, 19:14:54
Quote from: nebulazy on Thu, 16 May 2024, 23:51:43
what is the benefit of using a steel plate... is it a sound thing? i thought we were past that
We chose to utilize a stainless steel plate because it contributes to a unique sound profile and also provides a more solid and satisfying typing experience.
Title: Re: [IC] Osidian TKL Carrara Marble Kit
Post by: Alvi on Sun, 19 May 2024, 14:54:44
Love this aesthetically - I've always wanted a Carrara marble keyboard. Is there a target price or too early to know at this stage?
Title: Re: [IC] Osidian TKL Carrara Marble Kit
Post by: Osidian on Mon, 20 May 2024, 20:24:41
Quote from: Alvi on Sun, 19 May 2024, 14:54:44
Love this aesthetically - I've always wanted a Carrara marble keyboard. Is there a target price or too early to know at this stage?
Thanks a lot for your kind words! We're still working towards providing an accurate price, although we can say for sure it will be within the $300 USD range.
Title: Re: [IC] Osidian TKL Carrara Marble Kit
Post by: Osidian on Sun, 28 July 2024, 21:39:51
UPDATES

- (7/28/24) Added product pricing, group buy date & duration, available quantity and additional photos.
Title: Re: [IC] Osidian TKL Carrara Marble Kit
Post by: Osidian on Fri, 09 August 2024, 21:14:30
-(8/9/24) Added social media links including Discord & Instagram. Join our Discord to stay up-to-date with announcements regarding the group buy and additional information!
Title: Re: [IC] Carrara Marble Keyboard - Osidian TKL (Group Buy Date Set)
Post by: Osidian on Sat, 17 August 2024, 18:59:17
-(8/17/24) Updated photos and adjusted group buy duration (1 month from 2 weeks). Added additional PCB compatibility.
Title: Re: [IC] Carrara Marble Keyboard - Osidian TKL (Group Buy Live!)
Post by: Osidian on Sun, 15 September 2024, 16:07:48
-(9/15/2024) Group buy has commenced!