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Title: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Rebel Edition (8K dongle moved for later)
Post by: Thebloodyez on Mon, 08 December 2025, 14:52:46
"Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
(https://i.imgur.com/YsSg1Ek.jpeg)


Update logs:
- To do:
  (Prototype V2)
- 04/01/2025: Nothing to see here for now...
- 10/14/2025: Xteee Brass Edition.
- 10/19/2025: Xteee Brass "Rebel" Edition IC Form(Xteee Brass "Rebel" Edition IC Form (https://forms.gle/g3Q74vY7APKe6gct6))
- 11/06/2025: Xteee Brass "Rebel" Edition will be run through (Blackdrop (http://blackdrop.net)) rather than using google form.
- 12/08/2025: Preparing for Xteee 8K Brass "Rebel" Edition GB.
- 12/23/2025: Added Blackdrop website link for Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, checkout the vendorez section.
- 04/26/2026: Prototype V2 case order have been placed. I am considering to include aluminum version to the GB and close this project.
- 07/31/2026: Prototype V2 aluminum reached and tested :thumb: I will move forward with simple kit no more 8k to keep the price low BUT I will offer it as a kit later. the pledge will be opened again at blackdrop.net soon...





MyDiscord (https://discord.gg/MeJZfh9HMF) | [IC] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=124734.0) | MyInstgram (https://www.instagram.com/thebloodyezkb/)





The Lorez

Checkout the IC on the top link if you are interested... But Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee comes now with 8K meme for a future project.
Coming soon...







8K Specez

7.5 degree typing angle.
7 degree on top tent (R1\R0).
Brass 8K Rebel Edition
Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Dual Hotswap PCB for top and bottom.
CuDB + JST or UDB + JST.
Firmware: QMK & Vial.
PCB support: Macro XT.
Weight: Brass Rebel Edition ~1KG.




Renders

(https://i.imgur.com/YsSg1Ek.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BWhdFrE.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/O17rDRE.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kDOBP57.jpeg)







PCBez

(https://i.imgur.com/rbzQXyf.png)(https://i.imgur.com/7VxAQgv.png)
Xteee Dual MX Hotswap PCB


(https://i.imgur.com/PplLGJz.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/LspurNO.png)
CuDB for 8K memez






So what's included:

Brass top & bottom case.
Aluminum or FR4 Plate.
Dual MX Hotswap PCB.
CuDB + JST cable.
Screws (extra included).
Geon rubber feets.
Might consider carrying bag.



Vendorez

Blackdrop (https://blackdrop.net/projects/xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee)



Pricez
Check out Blackdrop link above!


Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: DirtyGingy on Mon, 08 December 2025, 16:40:01
I can't believe it took this long and this silly of a project for someone, anyone, to think "what if we put the wireless switch facing outward"

I hope the project goes well!
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: HubertThemad on Mon, 08 December 2025, 18:24:43
Mr. EZ, can you tell us what is this so-called blackdrop?  :-*
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: MartinThePolarBear on Mon, 08 December 2025, 19:33:50
Is the aluminum (silver ano) tier gonna happen after Brass?
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: FatefulStranger on Mon, 08 December 2025, 22:40:29
Go off homie and take my money!!!!!!  :p

GLWGB! So happy to finally see this go into GB since Day 1 hahaha
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: Thebloodyez on Tue, 09 December 2025, 12:28:30
Quote from: DirtyGingy on Mon, 08 December 2025, 16:40:01
I can't believe it took this long and this silly of a project for someone, anyone, to think "what if we put the wireless switch facing outward"

I hope the project goes well!

Thanks! Well its all aero dynamics testing it take so much time :giggle:
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: Thebloodyez on Tue, 09 December 2025, 12:32:38
Quote from: HubertThemad on Mon, 08 December 2025, 18:24:43
Mr. EZ, can you tell us what is this so-called blackdrop?  :-*

Yo yo yo! Sure!

We asked blackdrop creator and he said:
"Its a nice store to sell nice things" :p
"something something people buy something something price DROPS"
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: Thebloodyez on Tue, 09 December 2025, 12:33:49
Quote from: MartinThePolarBear on Mon, 08 December 2025, 19:33:50
Is the aluminum (silver ano) tier gonna happen after Brass?

Hello! Yez it will come later in another GB the all good Silver and Black colors.
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: Thebloodyez on Tue, 09 December 2025, 12:34:53
Quote from: FatefulStranger on Mon, 08 December 2025, 22:40:29
Go off homie and take my money!!!!!!  :p

GLWGB! So happy to finally see this go into GB since Day 1 hahaha

Thank kind sir!
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: Thebloodyez on Mon, 05 January 2026, 06:47:06
Pladge Phase is up! xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee (https://blackdrop.net/projects/xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee)

I will post updates in the main thread

Pledge Period - Jan 5, 2026
Pledge Period Ends - Expected: Feb 5, 2026
Group Buy Opens - Expected: Mar 10, 2026
Group Buy Ends - Expected: Apr 10, 2026
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: Thebloodyez on Sat, 25 April 2026, 16:10:59
Prototype V2 ordered also check out the update section about the aluminum version and the GB.
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: kenny_25 on Sun, 26 April 2026, 12:22:02
This is hilarious lmao. Is that antenna on the PCB? Curious how did you manage to make qmk/vial work in bt. Did you do custom firmware?
Title: Re: [GB] Xteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! 8K Rebel Edition
Post by: Thebloodyez on Fri, 31 July 2026, 10:48:12
Quote from: kenny_25 on Sun, 26 April 2026, 12:22:02
This is hilarious lmao. Is that antenna on the PCB? Curious how did you manage to make qmk/vial work in bt. Did you do custom firmware?

The xteee will connect directly via USB to the system while the UDB will have its dedicated 8K dongle to work for a future project.