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Title: [IC] Qazimodo | QAZ-ish board with an exploded right column
Post by: scootbroer on Mon, 27 May 2024, 15:17:54

Qazimodo

Qazimodo is an aluminum Vial-compatible QAZ-ish keyboard with an exploded right column of 3 keys, inspired by the Vault 35 HHKB.

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(https://imgur.com/Dnepk07) (https://imgur.com/Dnepk07)
Specs

• Aluminum case
• Top mounted
• 3 degree typing angle
• POM switch plate (subject to change)
• STM32F072-based PCB
• Layout options (https://imgur.com/Fou1LE1)

Kit includes

• Aluminum case (top and bottom)
• Switch plate (currently planning on POM, but could change)
• Hotswap PCB
• 4 SKUF feet
• Screws

Status

Working prototype has been made, currently testing and making PCB revisions based on gathered feedback (i.e. adding hotswap).

Photos

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Pricing

I'm shooting for the $200-250 range, hopefully toward the lower end.

GB date

Hoping to run the GB in June/July

Links

IC form (https://forms.gle/tTLU64SGJXDMtkiQ9)
Prototype Photos (https://imgur.com/a/NhZp1Eu)
Instagram (https://instagram.com/qazimodo.kbd)

Title: Re: [IC] Qazimodo | QAZ-ish board with an exploded right column
Post by: Kokaloo on Mon, 27 May 2024, 17:15:34

Badass

Title: Re: [IC] Qazimodo | QAZ-ish board with an exploded right column
Post by: xLeHoy on Mon, 27 May 2024, 18:27:41

Oh yes, need it

Title: Re: [IC] Qazimodo | QAZ-ish board with an exploded right column
Post by: Bennettb on Tue, 28 May 2024, 00:04:59

This is so goofy, I love it!!

Title: Re: [IC] Qazimodo | QAZ-ish board with an exploded right column
Post by: anson42 on Thu, 21 November 2024, 14:49:23

Has the GB for this started yet or did I miss it?

Title: Re: [IC] Qazimodo | QAZ-ish board with an exploded right column
Post by: scootbroer on Thu, 21 November 2024, 15:00:42

Yes, GB has started! I posted about it on Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1gotxm8/gb_qazimodo_a_qazish_board_with_an_exploded_right/) and a couple other places but don't have enough posts here to make a GB post. It's open until November 25th!

Title: Re: [IC] Qazimodo | QAZ-ish board with an exploded right column
Post by: anson42 on Thu, 21 November 2024, 15:03:56

Phew, thanks. Count me in!

Title: Re: [IC] Qazimodo | QAZ-ish board with an exploded right column
Post by: scootbroer on Tue, 26 November 2024, 08:40:22

GB was a success! We hit the MOQ last week and the GB closed yesterday. Ordering everything from the manufacturers today.

Title: Re: [IC] Qazimodo | QAZ-ish board with an exploded right column
Post by: scootbroer on Wed, 11 December 2024, 09:56:51

Got an update from my case manufacturer yesterday. All bottom parts have been machined and they are currently working on machining the tops.