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Title: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (GB is live)
Post by: Sylvester on Mon, 25 September 2017, 09:49:31
GB has started! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92506.0

We are F&T team. Here is a board we'd like to share to you guys in the community.
(https://i.imgur.com/iqeT4kc.jpg)

We named this board Snowflake

Specs：


Pricing:

Standard Kit (aluminum case, plate, PCB) starting at $230 (final price depends on the options you choose)

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Photos of prototypes:

(https://i.imgur.com/5EXsfeU.jpg?1)

More pictures are here (https://imgur.com/a/pzhz7)

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Photos of prototypes (updated on Oct 14):

(https://i.imgur.com/j379fz9.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fE6qOu5.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3fMD4NI.jpg)

Find more photos  here (https://imgur.com/a/PpSyN)
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Sylvester on Mon, 25 September 2017, 09:51:53
Reserved :)
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: ns90 on Mon, 25 September 2017, 09:55:33
Very nice and that's a great price. Few questions though:

1. What material(s) will the weight be?
2. What material(s) will the plate be?
3. Will there be an option for just a plate and case for those who would rather use a different PCB?
Title: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Kafka on Mon, 25 September 2017, 11:25:24
Thank god I can buy this instead of LZ's board. Any chance for a raw option? Really digging the idea of og beige cerakote. Also halfplate please?


Edit: Tray mount ):
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 25 September 2017, 12:46:19
Tray mount. No thanks.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: gaiden on Mon, 25 September 2017, 14:30:44
Will there be HHKB option?
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: soveryscary on Mon, 25 September 2017, 16:10:54
interested :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: klove4252 on Mon, 25 September 2017, 16:18:55
Looks great but the tray mount hurts  my interest a bit

Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Hokabuki on Mon, 25 September 2017, 16:22:56
Maybe I'm just being naive but why is tray mount a negative?
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: amnesia0287 on Mon, 25 September 2017, 19:28:22
Quote from: Hokabuki on Mon, 25 September 2017, 16:22:56
Maybe I'm just being naive but why is tray mount a negative?

It’s more that top mount is a positive for a lot of people. Some for aesthetics. Some for stiffness/rigidness. Some just cause “why make a 2 part case that is tray mount”.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: jacky on Mon, 25 September 2017, 20:07:28
Nice board man. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Zobeid Zuma on Mon, 25 September 2017, 21:15:03
Got to admit I don't really understand the fad for elaborate weights that have the main effect of running up costs.  (Not picking on this case specifically; it's something that's been going around.)  It seems like the cutout for the weight might even reduce the stiffness of the frame, if it has any effect at all.  If I really wanted it to feel and sound super solid, I'd try a wedge-shaped base of pure, solid aluminum and then drop a sheet of sorbothane in the bottom.

But my thoughts are always on functionality; that's just how I am.  I don't "get" artisans either.

Also, the plate as shown does not have cutouts for Banana Split or DZ60 split spacebar.  Would be nice if it did.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: kmba on Mon, 25 September 2017, 22:07:11
With an edge mount case the plate material matters more and it allows you to tune the experience better. Tray mount the plate isn't doing much at all.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Sylvester on Mon, 25 September 2017, 22:09:17
Quote from: ns90 on Mon, 25 September 2017, 09:55:33
Very nice and that's a great price. Few questions though:

1. What material(s) will the weight be?
2. What material(s) will the plate be?
3. Will there be an option for just a plate and case for those who would rather use a different PCB?
1.It will have alu/weight .
2.the same to 1
3.yep is can use common pcb like gh60
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: ns90 on Mon, 25 September 2017, 22:12:25
Quote from: Zobeid Zuma on Mon, 25 September 2017, 21:15:03
Got to admit I don't really understand the fad for elaborate weights that have the main effect of running up costs.  (Not picking on this case specifically; it's something that's been going around.)  It seems like the cutout for the weight might even reduce the stiffness of the frame, if it has any effect at all.  If I really wanted it to feel and sound super solid, I'd try a wedge-shaped base of pure, solid aluminum and then drop a sheet of sorbothane in the bottom.

But my thoughts are always on functionality; that's just how I am.  I don't "get" artisans either.

Also, the plate as shown does not have cutouts for Banana Split or DZ60 split spacebar.  Would be nice if it did.

Normally the weight is made of a different material like brass or steel, so it actually can add some significant heft, but since it looks like this is going to be aluminum, it's not super practical.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Sylvester on Mon, 25 September 2017, 22:16:33
Quote from: Kafka on Mon, 25 September 2017, 11:25:24
Thank god I can buy this instead of LZ's board. Any chance for a raw option? Really digging the idea of og beige cerakote. Also halfplate please?


Edit: Tray mount ):
No half plate sry.

Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Corrine4 on Tue, 26 September 2017, 06:02:21
i like this one,it pretty good.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: satricion on Tue, 26 September 2017, 18:53:50
I like this but - would it be alps compatible?
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: stoic-lemon on Tue, 26 September 2017, 18:59:50
Yeah, for me the aluminium weight seems to be adding more cost for what in my opinion is little gain.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Sylvester on Wed, 27 September 2017, 02:56:02
Quote from: satricion on Tue, 26 September 2017, 18:53:50
I like this but - would it be alps compatible?
Not for alps
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Sylvester on Wed, 27 September 2017, 03:02:03
Quote from: gaiden on Mon, 25 September 2017, 14:30:44
Will there be HHKB option?
Yep
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: TalkingTree on Wed, 27 September 2017, 03:14:34
Quote from: Sylvester on Wed, 27 September 2017, 02:56:02
Not for alps

Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 25 September 2017, 22:09:17
3.yep is can use common pcb like gh60

Then it should work with hasu's Alps64 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69740.0).
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: satricion on Wed, 27 September 2017, 18:04:31
Quote from: TalkingTree on Wed, 27 September 2017, 03:14:34
Quote from: Sylvester on Wed, 27 September 2017, 02:56:02
Not for alps

Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 25 September 2017, 22:09:17
3.yep is can use common pcb like gh60

Then it should work with hasu's Alps64 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69740.0).

It's more about the plate compatibility.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: TalkingTree on Thu, 28 September 2017, 03:24:42
Quote from: satricion on Wed, 27 September 2017, 18:04:31
More
Quote from: TalkingTree on Wed, 27 September 2017, 03:14:34
Quote from: Sylvester on Wed, 27 September 2017, 02:56:02
Not for alps

Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 25 September 2017, 22:09:17
3.yep is can use common pcb like gh60

Then it should work with hasu's Alps64 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69740.0).

It's more about the plate compatibility.
It's a tray mounted case, any Poker plate will fit. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: excluisve on Thu, 28 September 2017, 05:19:46
Quote from: TalkingTree on Thu, 28 September 2017, 03:24:42
Quote from: satricion on Wed, 27 September 2017, 18:04:31
More
Quote from: TalkingTree on Wed, 27 September 2017, 03:14:34
Quote from: Sylvester on Wed, 27 September 2017, 02:56:02
Not for alps

Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 25 September 2017, 22:09:17
3.yep is can use common pcb like gh60

Then it should work with hasu's Alps64 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69740.0).

It's more about the plate compatibility.
It's a tray mounted case, any Poker plate will fit. Correct me if I'm wrong.
I think that why choose tray mount
Suit for standard 60 pcb like gh and poker
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: LastBrat on Sat, 30 September 2017, 03:50:28
Nice. Elegant. I like it :)
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Sylvester on Wed, 04 October 2017, 23:17:13
Quote from: LastBrat on Sat, 30 September 2017, 03:50:28
Nice. Elegant. I like it :)
Thanks ,is coming soon
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard updated prototype
Post by: Sylvester on Wed, 04 October 2017, 23:20:55
Updated

 The prototype is finish ，is ready to anodizing
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Sylvester on Wed, 04 October 2017, 23:24:01
Quote from: klove4252 on Mon, 25 September 2017, 16:18:55
Looks great but the tray mount hurts  my interest a bit

Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk
Haha .
tray mount is fit common case  ;)
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: ioioioio on Fri, 06 October 2017, 13:33:42
Quote from: Sylvester on Wed, 04 October 2017, 23:24:01
Quote from: klove4252 on Mon, 25 September 2017, 16:18:55
Looks great but the tray mount hurts  my interest a bit

Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk
Haha .
tray mount is fit common case  ;)


sorry i dont get it,but there is newbie-question ... why everyone hate tray mount?.-. because im good with it,and it fit with my gh60 tho
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard updated prototype
Post by: montormabur on Fri, 06 October 2017, 22:11:36
wow..., nice case
can't wait to grab it....
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard updated prototype
Post by: Landcaps on Fri, 06 October 2017, 22:51:14
nice case. and it's almost christmas. what are the colors option?
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard updated prototype
Post by: Sylvester on Tue, 10 October 2017, 04:19:05
Quote from: Landcaps on Fri, 06 October 2017, 22:51:14
nice case. and it's almost christmas. what are the colors option?
We will post color option here after prototype be anodizing
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard
Post by: Sylvester on Tue, 10 October 2017, 04:20:12
Quote from: ioioioio on Fri, 06 October 2017, 13:33:42
Quote from: Sylvester on Wed, 04 October 2017, 23:24:01
Quote from: klove4252 on Mon, 25 September 2017, 16:18:55
Looks great but the tray mount hurts  my interest a bit

Sent from my SM-N950U1 using Tapatalk
Haha .
tray mount is fit common case  ;)

Yea , it fit in .


sorry i dont get it,but there is newbie-question ... why everyone hate tray mount?.-. because im good with it,and it fit with my gh60 tho
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard updated prototype
Post by: senter on Thu, 12 October 2017, 12:05:24
looks great and the price is reasonable.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard updated prototype
Post by: Sylvester on Sat, 14 October 2017, 10:39:38
Hi guys, two more prototypes are finished. Here are the photos (https://imgur.com/a/PpSyN).

Do you have suggestions?
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: DanielT on Sat, 14 October 2017, 11:39:46
Interesting, the plate is screwed to the bottom of the case, this is almost like a top mount case.
The design and shape of the case are very nice, the only thing I don’t like is the weight, it’s a bit too much for my taste.

Could you take some shots with case open with details on how the PCB would be mounted and how the case is assembled ?
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Sun, 15 October 2017, 01:27:57
It's beautiful.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: DJSwayde on Sun, 15 October 2017, 06:05:56
That case is super nice.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Sylvester on Mon, 16 October 2017, 08:15:47
Quote from: DanielT on Sat, 14 October 2017, 11:39:46
Interesting, the plate is screwed to the bottom of the case, this is almost like a top mount case.
The design and shape of the case are very nice, the only thing I don’t like is the weight, it’s a bit too much for my taste.

Could you take some shots with case open with details on how the PCB would be mounted and how the case is assembled ?

Sure.

(https://i.imgur.com/3YaSekp.jpg)

Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: DanielT on Sat, 21 October 2017, 00:36:23
Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 16 October 2017, 08:15:47
Quote from: DanielT on Sat, 14 October 2017, 11:39:46
Interesting, the plate is screwed to the bottom of the case, this is almost like a top mount case.
The design and shape of the case are very nice, the only thing I don’t like is the weight, it’s a bit too much for my taste.

Could you take some shots with case open with details on how the PCB would be mounted and how the case is assembled ?

Sure.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/3YaSekp.jpg)


Very nice, thanks a lot for the detailed photos  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Marutks on Wed, 25 October 2017, 05:05:20
nice case !   is PCB included?  I want one that supports arrow keys.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Sylvester on Wed, 25 October 2017, 08:23:46
Quote from: Marutks on Wed, 25 October 2017, 05:05:20
nice case !   is PCB included?  I want one that supports arrow keys.

Yes, PCB will be included. You can also use other GH60 compatible PCBs (e.g. XD60)
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: excluisve on Wed, 25 October 2017, 23:42:41
Count me .
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Sylvester on Thu, 26 October 2017, 08:31:17
Quote from: excluisve on Wed, 25 October 2017, 23:42:41
Count me .

Count me in as well, for your E8-V1 R2
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Marutks on Thu, 26 October 2017, 08:50:48
I hope switches are not upside down on your PCB
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Sylvester on Thu, 26 October 2017, 14:44:53
Quote from: Marutks on Thu, 26 October 2017, 08:50:48
I hope switches are not upside down on your PCB

You mean you wish the LEDs on the bottom?
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Marutks on Fri, 27 October 2017, 04:43:48
Quote from: Sylvester on Thu, 26 October 2017, 14:44:53
You mean you wish the LEDs on the bottom?

Yes,  upside down switches are not fully compatible with GMK keycaps.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Sylvester on Fri, 27 October 2017, 20:00:23
Quote from: Marutks on Fri, 27 October 2017, 04:43:48
Quote from: Sylvester on Thu, 26 October 2017, 14:44:53
You mean you wish the LEDs on the bottom?

Yes,  upside down switches are not fully compatible with GMK keycaps.

I see. Our PCB support switches with LEDs on the bottom direction, which should be the way you prefer.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Harms on Fri, 27 October 2017, 20:06:19
Any ETA on GB? :) Also will this be raffle or FCFS?
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: senter on Sun, 29 October 2017, 15:37:35
Any idea what's the price for brass weight version?
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: lanyusea on Mon, 30 October 2017, 07:16:54
I love this one.

count me in!
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Sylvester on Mon, 30 October 2017, 10:40:23
Quote from: Harms on Fri, 27 October 2017, 20:06:19
Any ETA on GB? :) Also will this be raffle or FCFS?

10th next month

No limits
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Sylvester on Mon, 30 October 2017, 10:42:37
Quote from: senter on Sun, 29 October 2017, 15:37:35
Any idea what's the price for brass weight version?

Brass weight version will be $38 or so more expensive than the aluminum version.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Harms on Wed, 01 November 2017, 03:20:36
Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 30 October 2017, 10:42:37
Quote from: senter on Sun, 29 October 2017, 15:37:35
Any idea what's the price for brass weight version?

Brass weight version will be $38 or so more expensive than the aluminum version.
What if you would like a brass plate, but not a brass weight?
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Sylvester on Wed, 01 November 2017, 21:36:03
Quote from: Harms on Wed, 01 November 2017, 03:20:36
Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 30 October 2017, 10:42:37
Quote from: senter on Sun, 29 October 2017, 15:37:35
Any idea what's the price for brass weight version?

Brass weight version will be $38 or so more expensive than the aluminum version.
What if you would like a brass plate, but not a brass weight?

Sorry buddy, brass plate is not in our current plan for this GB.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: amnesia0287 on Thu, 02 November 2017, 08:15:28
Quote from: Harms on Wed, 01 November 2017, 03:20:36
Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 30 October 2017, 10:42:37
Quote from: senter on Sun, 29 October 2017, 15:37:35
Any idea what's the price for brass weight version?

Brass weight version will be $38 or so more expensive than the aluminum version.
What if you would like a brass plate, but not a brass weight?

It’s a tray mount so you can source your own plate.
Title: Re: [IC]Snowflake 60% custom keyboard (updated on 10/14 with new photos)
Post by: Sylvester on Fri, 10 November 2017, 09:20:59
GB has started! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92506.0