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Title: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Wed, 09 April 2025, 00:04:09

Hello everyone!/你好！
This is SumJoy, an old boy fascinated with original Cherry boards. After collecting some original Cherry stuff, I was thinking about how to give the old buddies new life. Thus, I designed the DIVERSITY based on my top 3 layouts, G80-9009, G80-2100 and MK06 style.

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Specifications
Mounting: Plate top/PCB top/PCB poron gasket
Size: 398.30mm*139.32mm
Weight: 2.1~2.2 kg
Front height: 16.30 mm
EKH: 21.83 mm
Typing angle: 9°
Manufacturer: Dadesin(DDS)
Front height & angle diagram

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Exploded views

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What's inside?
Sandblasting PC/Anodizing 6063 alu top case * 1
Anodizing 6063 alu bottom case * 1
Sandblasting brass/copper weight * 1
Anodizing 5052 alu plate/sandblasting PC plate * 1
1.6 mm black mask PCB * 2(soldering * 2/soldering * 1 & hotswap * 1)(vial)
PC units for PCB top * 1
Plate for plateless soldering * 1
Screws * 1
Feet * 1
Porons(force break) * 1
Wrapping fabric * 1
Bag * 1
Tools * 1
Handbuch * 1
Layouts
2100 like
Only soldering
Only WKL

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9009 like
Hotswap & soldering
WK & WKL

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mk06 like
Only soldering
Only WK
Adding 6.25u WK after GB

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Plates
2100

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9009

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mk06

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Color options
Reds
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Browns
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Blues
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Greys
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Oranges
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Nixies
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Side profile

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Estimate price
Starting at $335
+shipping from CN mainland
Extra PCB/plate/top case price will be listed on GB
MOQ: 50
Delivery time: within 5 months once GB ends (depends on the orders)

Estimate GB time
Around 2025.4.20
International: keyspensory (https://keyspensory.store/products/diversity-tkl)

Links
Discord (https://discord.gg/EudCBnsDuT)
【Diversity proto typing test】 (https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1bT9BYcEgb/?share_source=copy_web&vd_source=7c43928d664d70363a5c3f7fe483e4b5)
More proto photos and contents are coming out, stay tuned in keyspensory dc channel
Thanks

Freather, 弗神, my hero, my homie, big help with the PCB and vendor
伙聋果儿, my internet homie, my think tank
Carter, my homie, great designer, big adviser

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: MartinThePolarBear on Wed, 09 April 2025, 01:36:31

Stoked for this. How long is the Group Buy running for?

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Wed, 09 April 2025, 01:44:12

Hi!
Going to run global GB from 4.20 to 5.10. The ending date is not decided yet.

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: VXQN on Wed, 09 April 2025, 01:55:38

A wild XT TKL has been spotted!

This looks fantastic, and comes in orange too. Have you run any group buys before?

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: Jampot_298 on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:10:03

Ok this is actually neat

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: BJW on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:36:26

I am definitely in for it.

BTW, how long would it take to ship?

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: mr_foggy on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:46:22

this is very cool. actually considering it

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:55:22

Quote from: VXQN on Wed, 09 April 2025, 01:55:38

A wild XT TKL has been spotted!

This looks fantastic, and comes in orange too. Have you run any group buys before?

halo.
This was the first project I'm running, so I named it as debut which means start in french.
I knew it's a bit risk to join rookies' GB, so that I asked dds to make all the protos shown in the IC.
All accessories are ready.
U can check it on GB.

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:58:17

Quote from: BJW on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:36:26

I am definitely in for it.

BTW, how long would it take to ship?

much love bro.
I assume ur location is KR, so it should be shipped to u within 1-2 weeks.

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: BJW on Wed, 09 April 2025, 06:04:01

Quote from: SumJoy on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:58:17

Quote from: BJW on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:36:26
I am definitely in for it.

BTW, how long would it take to ship?
much love bro.
I assume ur location is KR, so it should be shipped to u within 1-2 weeks.

Is all the boards are already produced? Is it in-stock sale?

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Wed, 09 April 2025, 06:19:33

Quote from: BJW on Wed, 09 April 2025, 06:04:01

Quote from: SumJoy on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:58:17
Quote from: BJW on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:36:26
I am definitely in for it.

BTW, how long would it take to ship?
much love bro.
I assume ur location is KR, so it should be shipped to u within 1-2 weeks.

Is all the boards are already produced? Is it in-stock sale?

add the answer of your question in the IC post.
not in-stock, cuz it's too risky to do so :blank:

Title: Re: DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: Niqu on Wed, 09 April 2025, 07:12:22

Quote from: SumJoy on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:58:17

Quote from: BJW on Wed, 09 April 2025, 02:36:26
I am definitely in for it.

BTW, how long would it take to ship?
much love bro.
I assume ur location is KR, so it should be shipped to u within 1-2 weeks.

I think what he meant to say that once the GB concluded and the Units are produced its gonna take 1-2 weeks to arrive.

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: Niqu on Wed, 09 April 2025, 07:27:50

Will definitely be grabbing one already got Skidata lined up for a 9009 WKL Orange Unit ;D

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: LMarci on Wed, 09 April 2025, 13:26:09

I like it :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: blondie on Wed, 09 April 2025, 13:38:07

I question the stated size of this keyboard. 296mm is only large enough to include the main set of keys on any keyboard, not including the extra clusters of keys, three columns on the right and two on the left. Or are the keys not full size?

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: Manukbs_ on Wed, 09 April 2025, 14:21:12

So good

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: HubertThemad on Wed, 09 April 2025, 15:26:10

Pretty neat project! GLWIC, keen to see more of this

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Wed, 09 April 2025, 21:02:22

Quote from: blondie on Wed, 09 April 2025, 13:38:07

I question the stated size of this keyboard. 296mm is only large enough to include the main set of keys on any keyboard, not including the extra clusters of keys, three columns on the right and two on the left. Or are the keys not full size?

my mistake :blank:
the correct size is stated now

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: Niqu on Thu, 10 April 2025, 08:44:48

Will there be a Nixie Proto?

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Thu, 10 April 2025, 09:04:11

Quote from: Niqu on Thu, 10 April 2025, 08:44:48

Will there be a Nixie Proto?

sure bro.
all protos were made just like the renderings.
videos and pics are coming out!!!

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: white_rabbit on Thu, 10 April 2025, 09:46:47

Does this use a proprietary daughterboard?

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Thu, 10 April 2025, 10:45:09

Quote from: white_rabbit on Thu, 10 April 2025, 09:46:47

Does this use a proprietary daughterboard?

yea, the daughterboard comes with the PCB

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: HugoChowsky on Thu, 10 April 2025, 11:14:54

Why not consider using regional vendors?

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: Gemmmmmmmmmmmmmy on Thu, 10 April 2025, 19:07:22

Really cool project, looking forward to this one

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: TheManicGeek on Thu, 10 April 2025, 21:52:56

Love this design, especially that scalloped curve at the rear corners of the bottom case. I really hope this board does well for you! Also that type test sounds REALLY good!

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Sun, 13 April 2025, 10:39:14

Quote from: HugoChowsky on Thu, 10 April 2025, 11:14:54

Why not consider using regional vendors?

thought about it but I didn't contact regional vendor.
I'm a bit afraid that they won't consider mine since it's freshman's work

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: nebben42 on Wed, 16 April 2025, 14:36:33

Any chance of of adding hotswap to the MK06 style? This is the only thing holding me back from getting on the group buy.

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Fri, 18 April 2025, 09:08:25

that nixies one :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: WalrusPorn on Mon, 21 April 2025, 18:20:44

Hi, looks very good! Been using layouts with keys on they left since the KMAC mini and this one looks great

Is there more information on the PCB? What MCU is being used/how much flash is available? My firmware has become bloated and will no longer fit on something like, say, an ATMegu32u4 with 32kb of flash. Thanks!

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Tue, 22 April 2025, 01:31:30

Quote from: WalrusPorn on Mon, 21 April 2025, 18:20:44

Hi, looks very good! Been using layouts with keys on they left since the KMAC mini and this one looks great

Is there more information on the PCB? What MCU is being used/how much flash is available? My firmware has become bloated and will no longer fit on something like, say, an ATMegu32u4 with 32kb of flash. Thanks!

it's STM32F072C8T6 with 128 kb of flash.

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: SumJoy on Tue, 22 April 2025, 01:33:11

Quote from: nebben42 on Wed, 16 April 2025, 14:36:33

Any chance of of adding hotswap to the MK06 style? This is the only thing holding me back from getting on the group buy.

sry, bruh. Soldering only for MK06

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: WalrusPorn on Tue, 22 April 2025, 02:03:49

Quote from: SumJoy on Tue, 22 April 2025, 01:31:30

it's STM32F072C8T6 with 128 kb of flash.

Very cool, thank you! placing an order through keyspensory now!

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: PPmonster on Sat, 10 May 2025, 01:14:14

Please, Do Your Best. I'm in already!!!! :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Fri, 13 June 2025, 13:14:33

really like the layout in the "Reds" render - doesn't look like that one will be available however (WK). TKL XT is still pretty cool though, so i'll keep an eye on this project. glwic!

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: bluntkrayon on Fri, 13 June 2025, 19:37:11

Quote from: EdgeOfInfinity on Fri, 13 June 2025, 13:14:33

really like the layout in the "Reds" render - doesn't look like that one will be available however (WK). TKL XT is still pretty cool though, so i'll keep an eye on this project. glwic!

This already ran I think. It was on KeysPensory.

Title: Re: [IC] DIVERSITY—A multi-layout keyboard inspired by original Cherry style
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Mon, 16 June 2025, 19:03:15

Quote from: bluntkrayon on Fri, 13 June 2025, 19:37:11

This already ran I think. It was on KeysPensory.

dang, missed that lil detail i guess haha.