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Title: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: Daringrun_offical on Fri, 19 July 2024, 04:39:09: Hello,
We are daringrun.
Today we bring a new keyboard kit, Flip 6p.
This is a keyboard kit of 60% with pad layout,but by flipping the top case and swapping the main structure area and numpad structure area,
you can easily change between normal layout and southpaw layout(provide mirrowed and non mirrowed pad).So we name it flip 6p.

Not only this,the main area can be HHKB or WKL layout by installing the detachable badge on the top case.The entire design is based on maintainingconvenience and practicality,provide more playability.

一.Layout
Normal Layout
(https://imgur.com/TCU2kK9.png)

Southpaw mirrowed Layout
(https://imgur.com/vWZ0y4x.png)

Southpaw non mirrowed Layout
(https://imgur.com/CT32XJo.png)

By installing detachable badge on the top case, can HHKB or WKL Layout.
Three different badge can be free choiced and combined bring different visual effect.
(https://imgur.com/NCWzIRx.png)

Buy extra a pair 1U detachable badge can be WKL layout.
(https://imgur.com/riuBwRV.png)

Some combined renderings for HHKB layout：
A pair 1.5U blank badge
(https://imgur.com/tgfjLHY.png)
1.5U blank badge with 1.5U caps lights badge
(https://imgur.com/UAM4N2z.png)
1.5U pattern badge with 1.5U caps lights badge
(https://imgur.com/EoodvRf.png)
1.5U blank badge with 1.5U pattern badge
(https://imgur.com/bgXKRgd.png)

二.Structure
(https://imgur.com/KROkr4m.png)
Size:
(https://imgur.com/0yobgnx.png)

The PCB adopts pogo pin design,the contacts are connected between the PCB and the top case.
So no worry to connect the ribbon cable,it is convenient to switch between normal layout southpaw layout,
only to need to swap the main area and numpad area,flip the top case.The pogo pin pcb design will improve installation and switching experience.
(https://imgur.com/WP4Lxy0.png)
(https://imgur.com/OnnvE9d.png)

Wired hotswap pcb and tri-mode hotswap pcb(with 4400mah battery) are available,1.6mm no felx cut.
Wired hotswap pcb support on VIAL, tri-mode hotswap pcb support on VIA
Only support 7U
(https://imgur.com/VgdbqV3.png)

Flip 6p keyboard kit still use the same pcb gasket mount and sandwich mount as 70F keyboard.
When you use PCB gasket,it is separate middle frame and 1.5mm split plate installation.
When you use sandwich mount, the whole sandwich mount plate is both the middle frame and plate.
Pls note that you need to buy a extra sandwich mount plate if you want to build sandwich mount.
Gasket mount :
(https://imgur.com/pVyrWyS.png)
Sandwich mount:
(https://imgur.com/cvnUsdc.png)

三.Appearance Details
(https://imgur.com/ePurJQu.png)
(https://imgur.com/ByGs1gI.png)
(https://imgur.com/KUcp2LR.png)
(https://imgur.com/jcO6BpI.png)

四.Case Color
Case Material:6063 ALU
Case Color:Ano Black/E-retro White/Ano Burgundy/Ano dark gold/Ano purple/Spray-coated Black/Spray-coated Orange
(https://imgur.com/FPGHjCh.png)

(https://imgur.com/wS160kg.png)

(https://imgur.com/L6d0ySI.png)

(https://imgur.com/KpJ4eIK.png)

(https://imgur.com/ycJqllj.png)

(https://imgur.com/ZmWb83a.png)

(https://imgur.com/2UQxa33.png)

五.Optional
Detachable badge
(https://imgur.com/NCWzIRx.png)
Plate
(https://imgur.com/3sa19pB.png)
(https://imgur.com/EFxPqU3.png)
(https://imgur.com/L6lkMq4.png)
Foam kit(2mm poron+2mm hotswap poron+0.5mm IXPE+3.5mm foam）
(https://imgur.com/uH0ukyb.png)[/center]

六.More information
Group buy date:estimated on August,determined on GB
Price:Wired $149,Tri-mode $169
Weight:Brass (transparent electrophoresis)/or stainless steel PVD
Structure:PCB gasket mount,Sandwich mount
PCB:1.6mm no flex cut,wired hotswap pcb on VIAL,Tri-mode hotswap pcb on VIA.
Plate:1.5mm

Package include:
1*Top case
1*Bottom case
1*Middle frame(Ano black/white keyboard with alu gold color middlle frame, other color keyboards with alu black color middlle frame)
1*Weight(Ano black/white keyboard with brass weight, other color keyboards with stainless steel PVD weight)
1*PCB（one main pcb,one mirrowed numpad pcb,one non-mirrowed numpad pcb/Tri-mode pcb comes with 4400mah battery）
1*Type-c daughterboard
1* PC plate for gasket mount
1*Foam kit(2mm poron+2mm hotswap poron+0.5mm IXPE+3.5mm poron+battery foam)
1*Accessories bag
1*User guide

Optional price:
Wired hotswap pcb：$15
Tri-mode hotswap pcb: $45
Foam kit:$6
Plate for pcb gasket mount:$10
Sandwich mount alu plate:$10
A pair 1U blank badge:$20
One piece 1.5U blank badge:$10
One piece 1.5U caps light badge:$10
One piece 1.5U pattern badge:$10

Check flip 6p product link on our offical website:
https://d-r.works/products/in-stock-flip-6p-keyboard?variant=48664341807425
Or you can subscribe instock notice if you are interested in.

Also there will be review videos before instock sale,join our discord and discuss anything!
Discord:https://discord.gg/2x4pcCzhUB (https://discord.gg/2x4pcCzhUB)
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: HubertThemad on Fri, 19 July 2024, 09:52:16: Will the sale window be similar to the DR-70 where a few units are sold as in-stock and a larger GB for more units will occur later? Or will this be all GB?
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: Rob27shred on Fri, 19 July 2024, 14:25:17: Very nice! I quite like the DR-70F I grabbed from the instock sale, will definitely consider picking one of these up. Also glad to see you changed up the style of gaskets too. The gasket blocks used in the 70F ended up being a very stiff mount, which there is nothing wrong with, but I'm sure a good amount of people grabbed one thinking the mounting will make for a nice flexy/bouncy feel. Stiffness is pretty rare in a gasket PCB mount, so I think this will be more up the alley of people looking for a softer typing experience.
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: Fluxius on Fri, 19 July 2024, 18:01:20: This board looks very close to finished design-wise, but i still gotta ask: Would it be somehow possible to support split 0 on the numpad pcb? I really like this layout, but it only works well for me if i can put bottom row arrows on the numpad on a layer.

Will this be coming to vendors like the DR-70F or only be sold on your site?
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: CONIN on Sun, 21 July 2024, 14:34:41: I prefer not removable blockers and no seams around the case, but looking forward for this one.
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: Sieglinde on Sun, 21 July 2024, 19:48:24: Looks good but I'm not liking those removable blockers, I'd say just give an option to have standard blockers.
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: truxima on Mon, 22 July 2024, 17:00:04: I regret not getting into the DR-70F, but this one for sure I gotta get in on. I am a huge sucker for 1800/96% layout boards.
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: zegonix on Tue, 23 July 2024, 17:07:18: This looks awesome!
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: Faraday on Sun, 11 August 2024, 20:24:05: Glad to see more DR stuff being made! Any plans for regional vendors?
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: Bahm78 on Mon, 12 August 2024, 01:31:15: The wine color is nice
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: tuxkey on Fri, 23 August 2024, 08:24:34: What material is the internal battery cover? is it Alu or Brass ? and if not brass there needs to be an option to have it brass. and i agree with the split 0 must have the option for layer arrow cluster ..Will that be an option?
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: Annata20 on Thu, 10 April 2025, 04:07:32: I like the green grinder, simple design but also very beautiful
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Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: nathanchere on Thu, 10 April 2025, 13:31:12: Quote from: CONIN on Sun, 21 July 2024, 14:34:41
I prefer not removable blockers and no seams around the case, but looking forward for this one.

Agree with this, especially since 99.9% of people using a HHKB layout aren't going to be using Caps at all making the Caps indicator light completely useless unless the PCB is easily programmable beyond loading basic layouts.

I'm still intrigued anyway. removable blockers is still better than no blockers. My only concern is that I would like to see the layouts supported on the tri-mode PCB. In all cases I've seen so far offering "tri mode hot swap" PCB, it drops support for split backspace and split right-space which makes is completely uninteresting to me.
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: Jackeline on Wed, 23 April 2025, 11:13:04: Your note on the tri-mode hot swap PCBs is also really relevant. A lot of them do sacrifice flexibility for wireless, which ends up limiting layouts like split backspace or split right shift/space. That’s a big turn-off for enthusiasts who rely on those mods for ergonomics or preference.
Title: Re: 【IC】Flip 6P,60%+Pad,Normal/Southpaw/HHKB/WKL multiple layouts in a keyboard
Post by: Jackeline on Wed, 23 April 2025, 11:18:24: Quote from: tuxkey on Fri, 23 August 2024, 08:24:34
What material is the internal battery cover? is it Alu or Brass ? and if not brass there needs to be an option to have it brass. and i agree with the split 0 must have the option for layer arrow cluster ..Will that Block Blast (https://blockblast.org) be an option?
If you are considering buying and ask the manufacturer about the battery cover material. If they don't have the brass option yet suggest or wait for the next batch. Also confirm with them about the PCB layout support.