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Title: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Thu, 02 February 2017, 18:37:18
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The IMP65-01 has a unique floating design, built in wrist rest, and an acrylic diffuser for RGB underglow. The floating design allows for an eight degree angle, while keeping a thin look all the way to the back—without sacrificing weight or stability. The small profile in the front creates an illusion of impossible thinness from the user’s perspective. And with USB-C, you’ll never have to worry about plugging in your usb upside down again.

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Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: chancellorr on Thu, 02 February 2017, 18:41:35
This looks freaking sick! I love the built in wrist rest and the underglow. This will be great for the people who didn't get in on the M65-A.

I like the tapered bottom a lot.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: xondat on Thu, 02 February 2017, 18:57:13
Interesting concept. How much is it going to be? Is the design complete? Have you tried a built in wrist rest yourself before?
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:15:18
Reads the title of the thread: 'Hmm wrist rest nahh, not something I'm interested in but I'll have a look'

Looks at render: '**** sake there goes even more money'

Looks absolutely awesome dude, very interested. Curious about pricing and timeline as there is a lot of great stuff going on atm. Feel like I must buy this though.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:19:52
Definite interest
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: afrokobe on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:20:17
I like the design a lot.  Definitely interested, although there are quite a few 65% boards. 
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: doooostin on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:23:55
Interested!
This is definitely the year of 65%s haha.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Pwner on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:34:01
Sighhh.. sign me up.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:37:49
Quote from: xondat on Thu, 02 February 2017, 18:57:13
Interesting concept. How much is it going to be? Is the design complete? Have you tried a built in wrist rest yourself before?

Thanks! There's some details about the design that aren't complete, such as how it will fasten together. I wanted community feedback before I spend time modeling that stuff. One of the main reasons I decided to design a case like this is because I'm unhappy with the current selection of boards with built in wrist rests. I haven't tried one myself, but I do use a wrist rest. As far as cost goes, I have very little idea at this point. It will likely come in at somewhere near the average custom kit cost. I'm going to shop around on manufacturing and hopefully keep it as low as possible.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:47:47
Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:15:18
Reads the title of the thread: 'Hmm wrist rest nahh, not something I'm interested in but I'll have a look'

Looks at render: '**** sake there goes even more money'

Looks absolutely awesome dude, very interested. Curious about pricing and timeline as there is a lot of great stuff going on atm. Feel like I must buy this though.

Haha! This made my night. Thanks man! As far as timeline goes, I'm not in a rush. I want to take my time making everything perfect, and possibly finding some partners to help me with the production and group buy. I'd really like to talk with someone already making 65% PCBs, and see if we can get them produced with USB-C ports instead.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Tally810 on Thu, 02 February 2017, 20:01:33
Damn that's pretty nice I like it.  Curious to see the price point.  Keep up the good work though.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Slash Emperor on Thu, 02 February 2017, 20:29:10
Quote from: imprevade on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:47:47
Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:15:18
Reads the title of the thread: 'Hmm wrist rest nahh, not something I'm interested in but I'll have a look'

Looks at render: '**** sake there goes even more money'

Looks absolutely awesome dude, very interested. Curious about pricing and timeline as there is a lot of great stuff going on atm. Feel like I must buy this though.

Haha! This made my night. Thanks man! As far as timeline goes, I'm not in a rush. I want to take my time making everything perfect, and possibly finding some partners to help me with the production and group buy. I'd really like to talk with someone already making 65% PCBs, and see if we can get them produced with USB-C ports instead.

You might want to hit up RAMA, then, since the M65-A and the EXENT are both 65% boards.

Very interested in following this project, those renders are sick!
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 02 February 2017, 20:33:58
Way too many 65% boards to go around as of late, that's coming from someone who loves and almost exclusively owns 65s. If this happens in like 6 months' time to a year, yea, the design is very nice.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Data on Thu, 02 February 2017, 20:36:35
Nice design.  Great renders.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Perfex on Thu, 02 February 2017, 21:00:32
 :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: mrtncrls on Thu, 02 February 2017, 21:06:32
Need a price but I'm so in!
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Tally810 on Thu, 02 February 2017, 21:55:07
Quote from: imprevade on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:47:47
Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:15:18
Reads the title of the thread: 'Hmm wrist rest nahh, not something I'm interested in but I'll have a look'

Looks at render: '**** sake there goes even more money'

Looks absolutely awesome dude, very interested. Curious about pricing and timeline as there is a lot of great stuff going on atm. Feel like I must buy this though.

Haha! This made my night. Thanks man! As far as timeline goes, I'm not in a rush. I want to take my time making everything perfect, and possibly finding some partners to help me with the production and group buy. I'd really like to talk with someone already making 65% PCBs, and see if we can get them produced with USB-C ports instead.
Any reason in particular you want to use usb-c?
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: maximm on Fri, 03 February 2017, 00:58:22
Yes please!
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: dragonfax on Fri, 03 February 2017, 01:24:25
Looks like an 8-bit home computer from the 80s. please include a cartridge port, or tape drive.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/Atari_800XL_Plain_White.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: dragonfax on Fri, 03 February 2017, 01:27:41
Don't get me wrong.. its bad-ass.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Shados on Fri, 03 February 2017, 03:03:45
If this had a trackpad, it would be half a laptop. Already pretty much looks that way from above :>.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: jebbra on Fri, 03 February 2017, 04:02:30
DAMN HOT
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: wongie on Fri, 03 February 2017, 05:59:06
So with the M65, Exent and now this I guess we'll have a thick, wide and tall trinity of premium 65% boards.

Next person to come up with a nice 65% will need to impress me by making a board with an extra physical 4th dimension.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: xondat on Fri, 03 February 2017, 06:08:21
Quote from: wongie on Fri, 03 February 2017, 05:59:06
So with the M65, Exent and now this I guess we'll have a thick, wide and tall trinity of premium 65% boards.

Next person to come up with a nice 65% will need to impress me by making a board with an extra physical 4th dimension.

****. Where does X65 and 910 fit in in your fourth dimension? :p

Quote from: imprevade on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:37:49
Quote from: xondat on Thu, 02 February 2017, 18:57:13
Interesting concept. How much is it going to be? Is the design complete? Have you tried a built in wrist rest yourself before?

Thanks! There's some details about the design that aren't complete, such as how it will fasten together. I wanted community feedback before I spend time modeling that stuff. One of the main reasons I decided to design a case like this is because I'm unhappy with the current selection of boards with built in wrist rests. I haven't tried one myself, but I do use a wrist rest. As far as cost goes, I have very little idea at this point. It will likely come in at somewhere near the average custom kit cost. I'm going to shop around on manufacturing and hopefully keep it as low as possible.

That's a pretty major thing not to do, I wonder if you can keep the same dimensions overall?

I think with a lot of work, it can work and do well, but it's largely a concept to most people in my opinion. I look forward to how you move on with this project :)
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Data on Fri, 03 February 2017, 06:41:32
Quote from: wongie on Fri, 03 February 2017, 05:59:06
So with the M65, Exent and now this I guess we'll have a thick, wide and tall trinity of premium 65% boards.

Next person to come up with a nice 65% will need to impress me by making a board with an extra physical 4th dimension.

Got you covered, BB.  If the 4th dimension is time, Imma take a 65% and put a clock in that *****.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Oblotzky on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:06:23
Neat concept and slick design, but wouldn't a thick slab of aluminium not lead to freezing hands when used as a wrist rest?
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:29:47
Quote from: Oblotzky on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:06:23
Neat concept and slick design, but wouldn't a thick slab of aluminium not lead to freezing hands when used as a wrist rest?

Unless they include a wrist warmer in the wrist-rest...
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:52:54
Quote from: xondat on Fri, 03 February 2017, 06:08:21
That's a pretty major thing not to do, I wonder if you can keep the same dimensions overall?

I think with a lot of work, it can work and do well, but it's largely a concept to most people in my opinion. I look forward to how you move on with this project :)

I'm not sure why you're so interested in putting this in a box. This is an interest check to find out if the project is worth moving forward or not. As far as the design is concerned, it's a matter of putting a few holes in it and calling it good. I wouldn't consider it a "major" thing to do—and that's not to say I haven't already though it through, because I have.

Like I said before, I'm not in a rush to start a group buy. There are many pieces to this puzzle that still need to come together, such as manufacturing, distributions, PCB sourcing, etc. I'll be working hard over the next few months to make sure I can achieve the lowest price possible while eventually delivering a solid product for everyone to enjoy. I hope you continue to follow along be excited about something that I truly feel will add value to this community.

Quote from: Oblotzky on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:06:23
Neat concept and slick design, but wouldn't a thick slab of aluminium not lead to freezing hands when used as a wrist rest?

That cold feel in your hands is actually coming from lack of circulation after sitting at the computer, hardly moving for hours on end.  :))

Right now, the plan is to actually have a cavity inside the rest, so that there's room for any mods you might want to do. (Bluetooth? Raspberry Pie?) However, if it costs significantly more, or causes me to have to mill the aluminum in two pieces, you might see that change to being a solid rest.

If you're worried about it though, just try out a macbook. It's really not much different than that.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Fri, 03 February 2017, 13:10:01
Quote from: imprevade on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:52:54
...just try out a macbook. It's really not much different than that.

I don't think it will be an issue, but a MacBook uses the aluminum body as a heatsink to cool the internal components which creates a more level temperature across the body of it from the heat, at least in my experience with my Pro, the keyboard won't be heated in the same way
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Fri, 03 February 2017, 13:19:33
Quote from: dead_pixel_design on Fri, 03 February 2017, 13:10:01
Quote from: imprevade on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:52:54
...just try out a macbook. It's really not much different than that.

I don't think it will be an issue, but a MacBook uses the aluminum body as a heatsink to cool the internal components which creates a more level temperature across the body of it from the heat, at least in my experience with my Pro, the keyboard won't be heated in the same way

Interesting point! I just can't wait to get rid of these Grifiti rests. Anything is better than the feel of these things.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Captainbuttmonkey on Fri, 03 February 2017, 14:17:23
Quote from: imprevade on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:47:47
Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:15:18
Reads the title of the thread: 'Hmm wrist rest nahh, not something I'm interested in but I'll have a look'

Looks at render: '**** sake there goes even more money'

Looks absolutely awesome dude, very interested. Curious about pricing and timeline as there is a lot of great stuff going on atm. Feel like I must buy this though.

Haha! This made my night. Thanks man! As far as timeline goes, I'm not in a rush. I want to take my time making everything perfect, and possibly finding some partners to help me with the production and group buy. I'd really like to talk with someone already making 65% PCBs, and see if we can get them produced with USB-C ports instead.


Haha good to hear =]. For once not being in a rush is music to my ears, need a bit of time to accumulate some funds. Also more importantly it's good to hear you want to take the time to make it as good as it possibly can be. Yeh I'm down with usb-c, I find it kinda surprising that many peripherals etc still aren't using it tbh. As someone said previously Rama is definitely a good guy to try and have a chat with. Also I really don't think 'cold hands' is even remotely an issue.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: wongie on Fri, 03 February 2017, 15:23:00
Quote from: imprevade on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:52:54

There are many pieces to this puzzle that still need to come together, such as manufacturing, distributions, PCB sourcing, etc.


If it's a PCB that supports split backspace like the JC65 and Exent I might as well just give you my wallet right now.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: wholypantalones on Fri, 03 February 2017, 15:50:33
I'm not a fan of small keyboards, but your post on reddit and now here definitely has my interest. I look forward to seeing how this develops.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: cumwagondeluxe on Fri, 03 February 2017, 16:43:59
Quote from: Vigrith on Thu, 02 February 2017, 20:33:58
Way too many 65% boards to go around as of late, that's coming from someone who loves and almost exclusively owns 65s. If this happens in like 6 months' time to a year, yea, the design is very nice.

this tbh, i want off mr 65%s wild ride already and its only just february
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: dubious on Fri, 03 February 2017, 16:59:28
I like the simple lines, and the minimal underglow. Great work  :thumb:

Also nice to see more interest in USB-C
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: thatsmrdoctortoyou on Fri, 03 February 2017, 17:13:35
Beautiful renders! Not a wrist rest user here, but peaked my interest regardless. Just curious, why USB-C? To me it seems the benefits of USB-C are: reversible, data transfer, power. I guess having the reversible connector would be nice, but custom cables with USB-C are pretty limited (if at all come to think of it) at the moment.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: chancellorr on Fri, 03 February 2017, 17:22:17
Quote from: wongie on Fri, 03 February 2017, 15:23:00
Quote from: imprevade on Fri, 03 February 2017, 12:52:54

There are many pieces to this puzzle that still need to come together, such as manufacturing, distributions, PCB sourcing, etc.


If it's a PCB that supports split backspace like the JC65 and Exent I might as well just give you my wallet right now.

I agree with this. I'm a huge fan of the split backspace, and it's a must have on all my boards going forward.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: speedemonv12 on Sun, 05 February 2017, 08:33:48
Okay this is beautiful.  I love how the underglow isn't too bright and in your face,  more of an accent that compliments the rest of the keyboard instead of overpowering it. 

I know you want to take your time,  but bring this to market so I can give you my money!

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: krisst on Mon, 06 February 2017, 12:34:48
This design looks good. Simple and tasteful. Personally not used to using keyboard with wrist rest. Unlike other designs, at least this design is making use of the "huge bezel" :))

Looking forward to more progress for this IC.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Kavik on Wed, 08 February 2017, 10:54:56
Just wanted to say this looks awesome, and I am interested, but I hope it doesn't become a reality until later in the year since I've already spent a ton so far this year.



Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: speedemonv12 on Wed, 08 February 2017, 11:00:13
Quote from: Kavik on Wed, 08 February 2017, 10:54:56
Just wanted to say this looks awesome, and I am interested, but I hope it doesn't become a reality until later in the year since I've already spent a ton so far this year.
Lol.  I'm with you on that. But I'll just sell the current boards for this.  I'm super excited about the project

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Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: FoC_Tow on Wed, 08 February 2017, 12:41:43
Omg φ_φ

Just watend to take a quick look, but that clean design had me sold quicker then I'd like to admit...

Count me in! ;)
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: sambarugh on Mon, 13 February 2017, 16:51:43
Yep, saw the first image and I'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: SpareWalrus on Mon, 13 February 2017, 22:07:26
So nice! Sign me up too! Great work, hoping this goes to GB stage.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: JDragon on Tue, 14 February 2017, 00:59:27
I don't know how many 65%s I need until I will be happy, but this one will be one of them. Looks great.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Dylan on Tue, 14 February 2017, 01:05:05
Really awesome, would get for sure
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: captsis on Tue, 14 February 2017, 01:08:19
This is amazing. But ill bet cost is going to be insane :/.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: blackriver on Sun, 26 February 2017, 21:09:11
Really neat idea, I wish there were more cases out there that resembled this for 60% boards.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Captainbuttmonkey on Mon, 20 March 2017, 17:55:49
Any news on this mate?
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Mon, 20 March 2017, 20:53:47
Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Mon, 20 March 2017, 17:55:49
Any news on this mate?

Working hard behind the scenes. I have to figure out the PCB before I can finalize a few design choices. I'm still looking into USB-C options, as well as considering Mini-USB. I actually just received word that one of my PCB samples was put in the mail today. I'll be sure to give an update once I've made some headway.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: MajorKoos on Tue, 21 March 2017, 14:02:06
Such a beautiful design.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Captainbuttmonkey on Tue, 21 March 2017, 19:46:32
Quote from: imprevade on Mon, 20 March 2017, 20:53:47
Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Mon, 20 March 2017, 17:55:49
Any news on this mate?

Working hard behind the scenes. I have to figure out the PCB before I can finalize a few design choices. I'm still looking into USB-C options, as well as considering Mini-USB. I actually just received word that one of my PCB samples was put in the mail today. I'll be sure to give an update once I've made some headway.

No worries, glad to hear it. Didn't mean to pester/rush you, just wanted to make sure it hadn't been abandoned =]
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Tue, 21 March 2017, 21:22:11
Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Tue, 21 March 2017, 19:46:32
Quote from: imprevade on Mon, 20 March 2017, 20:53:47
Quote from: Captainbuttmonkey on Mon, 20 March 2017, 17:55:49
Any news on this mate?

Working hard behind the scenes. I have to figure out the PCB before I can finalize a few design choices. I'm still looking into USB-C options, as well as considering Mini-USB. I actually just received word that one of my PCB samples was put in the mail today. I'll be sure to give an update once I've made some headway.

No worries, glad to hear it. Didn't mean to pester/rush you, just wanted to make sure it hadn't been abandoned =]

Absolutely! I'm glad to get inquiries—makes me confident people are interested!
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: ctzn_voyager on Tue, 21 March 2017, 21:37:53
Love it, count me in.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Rykno on Sun, 26 March 2017, 02:16:17
I really like this design. I just wish you would strongly consider Mini-USB. USB-C seems to be inviting problems when the only solution it provides over Mini-USB is guaranteeing people will have spare cables in the future.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Sun, 26 March 2017, 14:19:07
Quote from: Rykno on Sun, 26 March 2017, 02:16:17
I really like this design. I just wish you would strongly consider Mini-USB. USB-C seems to be inviting problems when the only solution it provides over Mini-USB is guaranteeing people will have spare cables in the future.

By next year, almost every custom keyboard coming out will have USB-C. Not to mention most phones and computers will have it to. There are many benefits to it and there won't be any shortage of cables.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: sth on Thu, 06 April 2017, 03:10:05
this is tight. have you thought about sharpening up the front corners to a similar radius as the back? that anodized in black would be mean as hell.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: JDT79 on Mon, 10 April 2017, 08:59:30
Do you know what controller you are gonna use on the PCB? Is it planned to be programmable? Would be great if this could be supported with QMK I'd be totally in for getting one if that was the case!
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Mon, 10 April 2017, 09:50:29
Quote from: JDT79 on Mon, 10 April 2017, 08:59:30
Do you know what controller you are gonna use on the PCB? Is it planned to be programmable? Would be great if this could be supported with QMK I'd be totally in for getting one if that was the case!

I won't even think of releasing this until we have a solid PCB design that supports QMK. I know of a few people prototyping 65% USB-C PCBs right now, so I'm trying to hold out for someone to partner with. I've also been teaching myself the ins and outs of PCB design in case I have to design it myself. Hold steady, it might be awhile before I can think about running the GB, but we'll get it done one way or another.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: GreyAmbience on Mon, 24 April 2017, 06:06:50
Daaaamn that looks good. 
 
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Harms on Mon, 24 April 2017, 15:22:41
Pumped for this. Hopefully it is not too pricey. It looks amazing :).

It will only be offered in this color correct? Just out of curiosity.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Mon, 24 April 2017, 20:16:46
Quote from: Harms on Mon, 24 April 2017, 15:22:41
Pumped for this. Hopefully it is not too pricey. It looks amazing :).

It will only be offered in this color correct? Just out of curiosity.

I haven't gotten any quotes yet, but I'd like it to be offered in at least a few colors. Similar to the iPhone finishes at least.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Harms on Tue, 25 April 2017, 02:06:32
Quote from: imprevade on Mon, 24 April 2017, 20:16:46
Quote from: Harms on Mon, 24 April 2017, 15:22:41
Pumped for this. Hopefully it is not too pricey. It looks amazing :).

It will only be offered in this color correct? Just out of curiosity.

I haven't gotten any quotes yet, but I'd like it to be offered in at least a few colors. Similar to the iPhone finishes at least.

That is awesome! Thank you for the reply :)
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Hongwei on Sun, 30 April 2017, 00:47:41
Cool design, I like it!
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: consolation on Sun, 30 April 2017, 10:12:02
I love the design, but, I think you are missing a trick here. I'd put a blanking plate on the back that can have ports, so you can mount either a nano comp 80's style, a usb hub, or a powerbank that can charge through USB-C under the wrist rest. It's space begging to be used. If you don't want to develop it into a full product, powerbank being the easiest, I guess; just offer an aluminum insert for the rear + an easily dremmel'd mild steel / acrylic plate and some screw mount points to which you can attach user's own project's ports. Plus, leave some mounting offsets under the wrist rest.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Harms on Sat, 27 May 2017, 21:31:30
Hello

Any updates? :)

Thank you for any input :D.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: kevinzavier on Sun, 28 May 2017, 16:37:24
Interested! This would be great with an sa set
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: kevinzavier on Sun, 28 May 2017, 18:10:38
Also would posting this on reddit generate more interest?
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: iliptikal on Tue, 30 May 2017, 12:49:14
This looks beautiful, in for future updates.  Very interested.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Meowmeowmeowpow on Tue, 30 May 2017, 15:53:04
I concur the renders look nice. Count me as interested. Looking forward to seeing a prototype. I will be watching this thread and I wish you the best of luck with this design.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: aeryxz on Fri, 02 June 2017, 07:41:11
Looks awesome. Hhkb layout please!


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Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Brammm87 on Mon, 19 June 2017, 04:20:39
I love my Royal Glam wooden case with built in wrist rest, but starting to miss my arrow keys. Definitely interested in something like this though! God damn.

I'm assuming the whole thing will be heavy enough to prevent wobble if you're mashing Esc?
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: imprevade on Mon, 19 June 2017, 09:07:55
Quote from: Brammm87 on Mon, 19 June 2017, 04:20:39
I love my Royal Glam wooden case with built in wrist rest, but starting to miss my arrow keys. Definitely interested in something like this though! God damn.

I'm assuming the whole thing will be heavy enough to prevent wobble if you're mashing Esc?

There shouldn't be any problems with 'wobble' when pressing anything on the top row. I'll be getting a prototype as soon as the PCB is done, and I'll be sure to do some extensive testing.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: amnesia0287 on Wed, 28 June 2017, 21:45:12
Interested
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: SpareWalrus on Sat, 12 August 2017, 10:05:37
Any movement on this project?
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: bmilcs on Sat, 12 August 2017, 16:48:01
So down.

Can't wait to see it creep up on GB status :)
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: switchnollie on Tue, 15 August 2017, 23:43:41
I like the design :thumb:

Started using a wrist rest for whenever I play games for a long duration.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Sylvester on Thu, 17 August 2017, 03:50:04
Interesting design。look great
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Chromatrope on Thu, 17 August 2017, 09:23:35
Jesus it's gorgeous. I might be able to resist for most colours but if it happened to be available in red I'm afraid my wallet might bite the dust.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: ns90 on Thu, 17 August 2017, 14:05:43
I would be seriously interested in a version of this without the wrist rest.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: iliptikal on Fri, 18 August 2017, 13:55:07
Quote from: ns90 on Thu, 17 August 2017, 14:05:43
I would be seriously interested in a version of this without the wrist rest.

But that's what makes this interesting.  Why ask to take it away?
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: amnesia0287 on Fri, 18 August 2017, 15:28:34
Quote from: iliptikal on Fri, 18 August 2017, 13:55:07
Quote from: ns90 on Thu, 17 August 2017, 14:05:43
I would be seriously interested in a version of this without the wrist rest.

But that's what makes this interesting.  Why ask to take it away?

+1 Wristrest or bust. otherwise its just a nicer looking tada.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Chromatrope on Fri, 18 August 2017, 15:40:52
I have serious trouble discerning whether that post was a joke or not. If it is, I commend your impeccable sense of irony.

As for the wristrest, I find the prospect of the laptop-like feeling of it quite interesting, and it would be a very nice slab to showcase my degeneracy personality on. Not to mention the wedge shape is super attractive.
Title: Re: [IC] IMP65-01 — 65% Keyboard With Built In Wrist Rest!
Post by: Anstice on Sat, 19 August 2017, 00:57:17
IN-terested!   like it.