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Title: [GB] Fly65 - A keyboard with Spinner
Post by: john08099 on Mon, 28 October 2024, 03:25:57

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Fly 65

A keyboard with Spinner

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Intro

Hello everyone!
We are very happy to announce that the group purchase of Fly65 keyboard is now open! This keyboard stands out among our 65% projects as it’s not only functional but also fun to use! The gyroscope on the keyboard weight serves as a playful feature to help you unwind after work, while enhancing aesthetic appeal. Regarding color options, we’re pleased to offer all 13 color options, ensuring you’ll find one you love! For PCB, we provide multiple configurations, including solder/hot-swap, single mode/triple mode, and support for QMK/VIA software.  In short, we hope you enjoy this keyboard, and stay tuned for more exciting mechanical keyboards in the future, so stay tuned!

Unboxing Video

Gallery

Photos IRL (https://imgur.com/a/fly65-keyboard-kit-3orRtFh)

This time we provide up to 13 color options, I believe there must be one you like.

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Inspiration & Design

The Fly65 inherits the aesthetic style of the Fly60, but the designers deconstructed all the visual components, optimizing and adjusting them to showcase sharper angles and a more striking style. After careful consideration, they finalized 16 key parts while keeping production costs within expected limits. The meticulous selection and arrangement of these components significantly enhance the visual presentation, resulting in a more refined and harmonious appearance for the keyboard.

Side Design
In the design of the side of the kit, we created a structure composed of multiple components. The Type-C port is positioned centrally within an inverted triangle, while the overall side structure integrates side weight, side strip, diamond accent, and triangular decoration. This clever combination of elements greatly enhances the three-dimensional feel, resulting in a richer and more layered visual effect.
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Back Design
In the back design, the designers refined the edges of the weight-carrying frame, significantly enhancing its visual appeal and giving the product a more sophisticated and elegant look. They seamlessly incorporated flowing lines that extend from the center of the keyboard's bottom case to the edges of it. With a slight angle on the bottom case, these lines spread outward like a pair of wings. This design not only elevates the keyboard's aesthetic but also imparts a sense of refined harmony to the entire rear view.
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Special Design
At the center of the kit's back, the designers incorporated the signature design element of the Fly family—the gyroscope structure. The meticulously crafted fingertip gyroscope shares the same structure as the Fly series wrist rests, featuring a unique design that offers a playful experience. In moments of leisure, it also serves as a delightful stress-relief toy.

Note:
Users can purchase bearings independently to customize the spinning duration of the gyroscope.
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Feature

Multiple Color Options
With an impressive selection that features as many as 13 color options available, you can be confident that you will discover at least one that perfectly suits your personal taste and preferences.

Gasket Mount
The Fly65 features a gasket design that utilizes custom silicone rubber bridges for support and a soft, cushioned feel.

3 Types Of Connections
Support Bluetooth and Type-C wired 2 connection modes. The dual-mode connection meets users’ different usage requirements, and there are 3 devices can be freely switched in Bluetooth mode.

Long-Lasting Battery Life
The Fly65 offers a 3600mAh battery, delivering up to 1-2 weeks of usage. Long battery life ensures uninterrupted work and entertainment, allowing you to stay productive and stay connected wirelessly for longer, without the need for frequent charging. What's more, it allows you to charge and use at the same time in wired mode.

VIA & QMK Support
VIA is a tool that enables keyboard configuration. With the VIA configurator, you can map keys to the physical layout of your keyboard.

PCB Features
Support ANSI Layout
Support Stepped Capslock
Support 7u, 6.25u spacebar
Support VIA&QMK
No Per-key RGB Light
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Specifications

Mount: Gasket mount
Connectivity: Single mode / Tri-mode
Material: 6063 CNC Aluminum/ Stainless steel/ Brass
Surfacing: Anodized, Spray paint
Acoustic:0.5mm IXPE pad, 3.5mm Poron pad, 3 mm bottom pad, 3 mm epdm bottom pad
Weight: Stainless steel PVD
Support VIA & QMK (Can only be used in Windows system)
No per-key RGB
Net Weight: 1.2kg
Weight With Package: 2.5kg
Size: 313.5*112mm
Default Plate: 1.6 mm thickness, With flex-cuts, FR4 material
Typing Angle: 9°
Compatible System: Support Windows & Mac
Battery: 3600mAh (1800mAh*2)
Rolling rate: 1000Hz (Wired), 125Hz (Bluetooth, 2.4G)
Front Height: 18.7mm, R4 Height 19.7mm
Caps indicator light: No
Latency: 3ms(Wired),  8ms(Bluetooth)
Add on: FR4/PC/Alu Plate without flex cuts

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Review

Keybored: Starry Black
Mangokeeb: Dark Gold
Wabi Sabi: White Gold   
Seungupkbd: Dark Gold

Other Information

Price: From 179USD
GB End Time: Nov 20th, 2024
Estimated Shipping Time: Ships in 2025 Jan

Vendor

US:Keebs For All (https://keebsforall.com/products/pre-order-fly65-keyboard-by-velocifire)
CA: Ashkeebs (https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/fly65-keyboard/)
EU: Keygem (https://keygem.com/products/fly65-keyboard-group-buy)
SG: Ktechs (https://ktechs.store/products/fly65-mechanical-keyboard-kit)
JP: Basekeys (https://basekeys.jp/products/fly65-keyboard)
AU: CLS TECH (https://clstech.com.au/collections/custom-prebuilt-mechanical-keyboards/products/gb-fly65-mechanical-keyboard-free-switch-tester-pack)
Worldwide: Velocifire (https://www.velocifiretech.com/products/gb-fly-65-65-mechanical-keyboard)

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