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Title: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 07 December 2017, 04:46:13
We were memeing around in Discord today and somehow decided to make a super-cheap Planck-sized keyboard kit for the heck of it. This went from meme idea to reality in less than four hours. Here it is.


Link to IC: https://goo.gl/forms/hpdLHCvL35Baw9Jl1

Cartel and its affiliates present to you:
Danck - The hella low cost Planck.
Just a PCB and a bottom plate (also PCB material), the bare minimum for a functional keyboard.


Features:
- 2U or split space.
- All through-hole parts. 48x diodes, 1x Pro Micro.
- Assembled with M2 standoffs and screws.
- Programmable via QMK.
- Nothing fancy. A very nice way to try out some switches, enjoy some DIY, or to test out ortho keyboards.
- Random crapposts/memes on the bottom of the PCB. Easily hidden when the kit is assembled, if they're not your thing. If you have a suggestion for another (acceptable) meme to add to the board, there's an option on the IC form to submit some.

Pics/PCB renders:

(https://i.imgur.com/nTjDnrR.png)
Top of PCB

(https://i.imgur.com/uuRLnKG.png)
Bottom of PCB

(https://i.imgur.com/4oQSYug.png)
Bottom of base plate - can be flipped to hide logo. Reset hole(s) are added, just not in this pic.

Price: Sub-$30 USD before shipping - possible price breaks at 25 and 50 MOQ

Actual GB will be hosted on cartel.ltd.

Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: TechieWeirdo on Thu, 07 December 2017, 04:51:34
You have captured my heart. Will buy if this becomes reality.


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Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 07 December 2017, 04:54:12
Not a ortho-fan but i will be in if you make a staggered meme pcb 
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: Pwner on Thu, 07 December 2017, 05:05:47
Quote from: KaosJ on Thu, 07 December 2017, 04:54:12
Not a ortho-fan but i will be in if you make a staggered meme pcb

Yes.
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: mastercheif116 on Thu, 07 December 2017, 07:41:10
for sub $30? hell yeah
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: THRILLHOIAF on Thu, 07 December 2017, 11:11:11
to compliment the Assdrop

you should sell ones printed with either a "left hand" or a "right hand" then send everybody the wrong one
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: Spaceman1200 on Thu, 07 December 2017, 11:16:03
So in
Quote from: THRILLHOIAF on Thu, 07 December 2017, 11:11:11
to compliment the Assdrop

you should sell ones printed with either a "left hand" or a "right hand" then send everybody the wrong one

Lol...
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 07 December 2017, 12:00:30
Quote from: THRILLHOIAF on Thu, 07 December 2017, 11:11:11
to compliment the Assdrop

you should sell ones printed with either a "left hand" or a "right hand" then send everybody the wrong one

these are the center hand version
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: mike-y on Thu, 07 December 2017, 17:04:15
Quote from: THRILLHOIAF on Thu, 07 December 2017, 11:11:11
you should sell ones printed with either a "left hand" or a "right hand" then send everybody the wrong one

heh, or just print one of these on the back:

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 10 December 2017, 01:28:05
We're adding some stuff to the PCB currently and added a PCB-material plate to the mix. The kit will still be sub $30.
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: kawasaki161 on Sun, 10 December 2017, 09:21:37
Would you mind adding shipping estimates? Sub $30 sounds great but if shipping is >$30 it's a whole different beast again.
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 10 December 2017, 16:39:17
Quote from: kawasaki161 on Sun, 10 December 2017, 09:21:37
Would you mind adding shipping estimates? Sub $30 sounds great but if shipping is >$30 it's a whole different beast again.

We're considering proxying these for Europe to keep individual shipping costs down.
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: Panzerhawx on Mon, 11 December 2017, 00:25:51
A big thanks to those who filled out the IC form / provided suggestions - we've made adjustments on the Danck, based off your feedback.

The following images are updated renders of the kit's 3 sections:

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/361893781852913675/389661451054350366/unknown.png)
Top side of PCB

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/361893781852913675/389661618973179904/unknown.png)
Back side of PCB

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/361893781852913675/389661754889732098/unknown.png)
Back side of bottom plate

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/361893781852913675/389661807490498582/unknown.png)
Top side of bottom plate (hidden by PCB)

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/361893781852913675/389661931985960960/unknown.png)
We've also decided to include a top switch-plate in our kit.

Stay tuned for the GB launch. It's happening soon.
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: schmoktopus on Mon, 11 December 2017, 13:00:24
You forgot about the Rubreh Domeh !!
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 11 December 2017, 18:20:01
I know this is kinda a joke, but I feel like this is a really good way to test an ortho layout without having to shell out for something you're uncertain about.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 11 December 2017, 18:23:31
Quote from: _rubik on Mon, 11 December 2017, 18:20:01
I know this is kinda a joke, but I feel like this is a really good way to test an ortho layout without having to shell out for something you're uncertain about.

That's the exact goal for this project. ;)
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: typischt on Tue, 12 December 2017, 03:10:58
Is the PCB holtite compatible? I also think it would be nice to test planck and would be a nice way to test switches for example.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 12 December 2017, 03:46:51
Quote from: typischt on Tue, 12 December 2017, 03:10:58
Is the PCB holtite compatible? I also think it would be nice to test planck and would be a nice way to test switches for example.

Should be, yeah. I don't see why not.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: reccatyo on Tue, 12 December 2017, 18:47:30
under $30, i'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: rantarou_uai on Tue, 12 December 2017, 20:32:13
does this kit includes diodes and pro micro..?
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Tue, 12 December 2017, 20:37:57
Quote from: hineybush on Thu, 07 December 2017, 04:46:13
We were memeing around in Discord today

please make a sticker outta that "reser" logo.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: jdvdfn on Wed, 13 December 2017, 01:33:42
Does it support alps?
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 13 December 2017, 02:02:07
Quote from: Dymloslouire on Tue, 12 December 2017, 20:37:57
Quote from: hineybush on Thu, 07 December 2017, 04:46:13
We were memeing around in Discord today

please make a sticker outta that "reser" logo.

maybe :p

Quote from: jdvdfn on Wed, 13 December 2017, 01:33:42
Does it support alps?

yes.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 13 December 2017, 02:12:29
**** it why not lol

i'll buy one just so that i can say i own a 40%
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: mnmlisme on Wed, 13 December 2017, 05:09:22
will this be compatible with the 40% planck case on aliexpress?
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 13 December 2017, 06:49:30
Quote from: mnmlisme on Wed, 13 December 2017, 05:09:22
will this be compatible with the 40% planck case on aliexpress?

The mount holes are the same as the planck but the pro micro may cause issues
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: jdvdfn on Wed, 13 December 2017, 07:10:59
Quote from: hineybush on Wed, 13 December 2017, 02:02:07
Quote from: Dymloslouire on Tue, 12 December 2017, 20:37:57
Quote from: hineybush on Thu, 07 December 2017, 04:46:13
We were memeing around in Discord today

please make a sticker outta that "reser" logo.

maybe :p

Quote from: jdvdfn on Wed, 13 December 2017, 01:33:42
Does it support alps?

yes.

Thank you :)
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: pabile on Wed, 13 December 2017, 17:33:11
will plates support alps but will have costar/cherry stabilzers for 2u space?
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Wed, 13 December 2017, 23:17:19
Quote from: pabile on Wed, 13 December 2017, 17:33:11
will plates support alps but will have costar/cherry stabilzers for 2u space?

There's a cutout for cherry PCB mount. Costar would fall through/not fit.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: pabile on Thu, 14 December 2017, 00:01:44
Quote from: hineybush on Wed, 13 December 2017, 23:17:19
There's a cutout for cherry PCB mount. Costar would fall through/not fit.

as long as its plate supports alps switches, i'm all in. can we have the GB now?  ;D

anyways, is your europe proxy confirmed? i save on shipping and transit time for purchases coming from europe.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 14 December 2017, 00:39:31
GB will launch this weekend.

mykeyboard.eu will be proxying in the EU.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: pabile on Thu, 14 December 2017, 00:54:53
Quote from: hineybush on Thu, 14 December 2017, 00:39:31
GB will launch this weekend.

mykeyboard.eu will be proxying in the EU.

cool! thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: Wonderfool on Thu, 14 December 2017, 12:26:35
Quote
Random crapposts/memes on the bottom of the PCB. Easily hidden when the kit is assembled, if they're not your thing

What would be the best way to actually show off the memes?  Clear acrylic bottom plate with feet to prevent scuffing?
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Thu, 14 December 2017, 13:56:21
Quote from: Wonderfool on Thu, 14 December 2017, 12:26:35
Quote
Random crapposts/memes on the bottom of the PCB. Easily hidden when the kit is assembled, if they're not your thing

What would be the best way to actually show off the memes?  Clear acrylic bottom plate with feet to prevent scuffing?

Yeah, probably.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: Geckt on Sat, 16 December 2017, 03:51:58
Quote from: Puddsy on Wed, 13 December 2017, 02:12:29
**** it why not lol

i'll buy one just so that i can say i own a 40%

 haha, I'm still looking for an excuse to buy this "Assdrop"! ;D
Title: .
Post by: TastyNico on Sat, 16 December 2017, 10:17:34
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Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Sat, 16 December 2017, 18:34:15
https://cartel.ltd/danck/
Title: Re: [IC] Sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: isatriani on Sat, 16 December 2017, 21:55:12
Quote from: Panzerhawx on Mon, 11 December 2017, 00:25:51

Show Image
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/361893781852913675/389661618973179904/unknown.png)

Back side of PCB


I see you put a place for the reset switch but I don't see the said switch in the included kit, do we have to buy our own? If we do, can you provide details of the switch? Another question, do we have to buy our own diodes too?
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: pabile on Sat, 16 December 2017, 22:18:45
how do i choose kit that supports alps plates? will get mixed kits for local group
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Sat, 16 December 2017, 23:36:07
Quote from: isatriani on Sat, 16 December 2017, 21:55:12
Quote from: Panzerhawx on Mon, 11 December 2017, 00:25:51

Show Image
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/361893781852913675/389661618973179904/unknown.png)

Back side of PCB


I see you put a place for the reset switch but I don't see the said switch in the included kit, do we have to buy our own? If we do, can you provide details of the switch? Another question, do we have to buy our own diodes too?

The reset switch is included, sorry we forgot to add that in on the site. Diodes will also be included.

Quote from: pabile on Sat, 16 December 2017, 22:18:45
how do i choose kit that supports alps plates? will get mixed kits for local group

The PCB has a hybrid MX-Alps footprint and the plate has a hybrid MX-Alps cutout.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: pabile on Sun, 17 December 2017, 00:00:20


Quote from: hineybush on Sat, 16 December 2017, 23:36:07

The PCB has a hybrid MX-Alps footprint and the plate has a hybrid MX-Alps cutout.

oh, cool! thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Sun, 17 December 2017, 06:48:39
Waiting for the GB post to be approved atm.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: isatriani on Sun, 17 December 2017, 09:22:02
Quote from: hineybush on Sat, 16 December 2017, 23:36:07

The reset switch is included, sorry we forgot to add that in on the site. Diodes will also be included.


Awesome! Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: deacon on Sun, 17 December 2017, 18:02:15
In. I've been wanting something exactly like this.

I bet it has to become: The Dank - sub-$30 4x12 layout keyboard kit.  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: tanvir175 on Mon, 18 December 2017, 01:38:47
Quote from: hineybush on Sun, 17 December 2017, 06:48:39
Waiting for the GB post to be approved atm.

Entered the GB but I'm curious if you'd ever consider doing this sub 30 kit for a staggered 40%. I'd be in for one of those as well. Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 December 2017, 01:53:05
Definitely possible in the future :)
Title: .
Post by: TastyNico on Mon, 18 December 2017, 07:18:25
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Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 December 2017, 08:49:53
Quote from: TastyNico on Mon, 18 December 2017, 07:18:25
Are EU residents supposed to buy through cartel.ltd and the guys from mykeyboard will just handle everything? Or will it go online on their site at a later point of time?

Working out the last few details for the mykeyboard page, it'll be up today at some point I believe!
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: TalkingTree on Mon, 18 December 2017, 09:00:20
Any chance to buy a Pro Micro with pins along with the set? The one I have has gone through some domestic violence.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 December 2017, 09:24:10
Quote from: TalkingTree on Mon, 18 December 2017, 09:00:20
Any chance to buy a Pro Micro with pins along with the set? The one I have has gone through some domestic violence.

The kit ships with a Pro Micro.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 December 2017, 12:13:20
https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/danck_397/
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: TalkingTree on Mon, 18 December 2017, 14:08:50
Quote from: hineybush on Mon, 18 December 2017, 09:24:10
Quote from: TalkingTree on Mon, 18 December 2017, 09:00:20
Any chance to buy a Pro Micro with pins along with the set? The one I have has gone through some domestic violence.
The kit ships with a Pro Micro.
Awesome.
Title: Re: [IC] The Danck - sub-$30 Planck layout keyboard kit
Post by: hineybush on Mon, 18 December 2017, 20:51:40
GB thread is live: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93061.0

Please discuss there. Thanks!