Looks like a Duck clone.
Hi everyone, After a while study, I also want to start custom keyboard design: p
So, below is my first design.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/3NbIwYt.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MARpgpd.jpg)
Road Map:
- Design complete: (in May)
- Order Prototype:
- Check prototype, drawing, production speed.
- Open Group Buy.
Feel free to ask me anything. :P
Looks like a Duck clone.+1!!
True, it looks like a duck design, but Duck hasn't made anything resembling the 660m layout. Let's keep this in mind before we start slinging mud.
True, it looks like a duck design, but Duck hasn't made anything resembling the 660m layout. Let's keep this in mind before we start slinging mud.
I don’t remember seeing them on a Duck keyboard until the second Viper/Eagle correct me if I’m wrong...Orion V2 from 2015
I don’t remember seeing them on a Duck keyboard until the second Viper/Eagle correct me if I’m wrong...Orion V2 from 2015
Love the new design concept. Only thing that irks me personally is the thickness of the front of the top casing. 23mm, can't tell if the render makes it seem thick but i'd like a more of a slimmer bezel towards the front. An angled top casing if you would say. Looks significantly better than the original imo btw though, will be keeping up with the project
Hi everyone,Wow awesome price. What would the color options be?
I have read all the comments.
I think such a design would be very optimized production process. And I corrected the ratio to the most reasonable. You can say that it resembles Duck, but I do not recognize it as clone.
If I want to clone, why do not I silently produce and sell on the market.
However, I decided not to use the design again.
And instead of this design.
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ko91lTA.jpg)
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Uul9MHW.jpg)
I just finished it today, I have reduced the height down front. And the overall keyboard will tilt 8 degrees.
To make things legit, I would count the time from the order of prototype until the anodizing was complete and I was holding on.
So you can evaluate the quality / production time.
And then I calculated the production time for GB.
Price will be below $ 230 (including: Case / Plate / PCB soldered)
Last, sorry for my bad english.
I much prefer the older design.Same
Well he got a lot of backlash for it, so he had to change it sadly.I much prefer the older design.Same
Well he got a lot of backlash for it, so he had to change it sadly.I much prefer the older design.Same
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keep in mind most the people complaining most likely own a duck board and are just worried yours might be of superior quality lowering there overall value.
To OP Quifang, how many interests are you looking to get for this project btw?
Hi everyone,Wow awesome price. What would the color options be?
I have read all the comments.
I think such a design would be very optimized production process. And I corrected the ratio to the most reasonable. You can say that it resembles Duck, but I do not recognize it as clone.
If I want to clone, why do not I silently produce and sell on the market.
However, I decided not to use the design again.
And instead of this design.
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ko91lTA.jpg)
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Uul9MHW.jpg)
I just finished it today, I have reduced the height down front. And the overall keyboard will tilt 8 degrees.
To make things legit, I would count the time from the order of prototype until the anodizing was complete and I was holding on.
So you can evaluate the quality / production time.
And then I calculated the production time for GB.
Price will be below $ 230 (including: Case / Plate / PCB soldered)
Last, sorry for my bad english.
Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk
New design looks better, but it is a lot like this case. (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/GH60-Anodized-Aluminum-CNC-Case-for-60-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-Compatible-YD60-XD64-XD60-DZ60-Pok3r/32852004850.html) I think the design could be modified a bit to make it look a bit nicer. I wonder if changing the acrylic layer to an acrylic band around the edge of the case would allow you to lower the plate and PCB, which would allow you to lower the front height of the case.
Well dam, was going to jump in on this but the new design is just meh. If you're just making ~10 mostly for yourself, you should just go with the design that you like the most regardless of community backlash.
Are we seriously encouraging cloning and copying now? We should be better than that.Well dam, was going to jump in on this but the new design is just meh. If you're just making ~10 mostly for yourself, you should just go with the design that you like the most regardless of community backlash.
I do agree with this statement.
Are we seriously encouraging cloning and copying now? We should be better than that.Well dam, was going to jump in on this but the new design is just meh. If you're just making ~10 mostly for yourself, you should just go with the design that you like the most regardless of community backlash.
I do agree with this statement.
I'm sure people will buy the original design. Just as people will buy all the Android phones copying the iPhone X's notch. But does that what we want this scene to become? People copying each other without any attribution or gratitude?
There are more than a few ways to design a box. That is the entire raison d'être of this board.
If OP wants the reputation of a Duck cloner who simply takes one of Duck's CADs and cut it down to fit the 660 layout (which is easier than you'd think. I tried it before.), then sure go ahead.
OP is also more than welcomed to go back to the drawing board and create a more attractive design than the current one. That's what ICs are for, gathering feedbacks and iterating.
Are we seriously encouraging cloning and copying now? We should be better than that.Well dam, was going to jump in on this but the new design is just meh. If you're just making ~10 mostly for yourself, you should just go with the design that you like the most regardless of community backlash.
I do agree with this statement.
I'm sure people will buy the original design. Just as people will buy all the Android phones copying the iPhone X's notch. But does that what we want this scene to become? People copying each other without any attribution or gratitude?
There are more than a few ways to design a box. That is the entire raison d'être of this board.
If OP wants the reputation of a Duck cloner who simply takes one of Duck's CADs and cut it down to fit the 660 layout (which is easier than you'd think. I tried it before.), then sure go ahead.
OP is also more than welcomed to go back to the drawing board and create a more attractive design than the current one. That's what ICs are for, gathering feedbacks and iterating.
Update:
Layout SupportShow Image(http://sv1.upsieutoc.com/2018/05/14/keyboard-layout.jpg)
Update:
Layout SupportShow Image(http://sv1.upsieutoc.com/2018/05/14/keyboard-layout.jpg)
is it too difficult to add stepped caps lock?
I emailed Duck's comments on the first design. And he does not agree. So I will never use the first design anymore.
Any updates on the proto?It seems he ordered a proto around May 19th. I would probably be a bit more patient. I'm really looking forward to getting into this run as there are nothing but crappy 66 designs out.
Prototype CNC finished. In the next 2 days I will update the image. It's pretty cool.nice :thumb:
To op, I love both designs and what you are doing trying to avoid trouble with other designers, but in the future, i hope that you will stand strong to what you design cause it was something you believed in. dont let you design get put down because of certain people. I dont see it an a clone but more of an inspiration where you have built it on above something.
Well, the problem is that he contacted Duck himself and he was against the idea unfortunately...To op, I love both designs and what you are doing trying to avoid trouble with other designers, but in the future, i hope that you will stand strong to what you design cause it was something you believed in. dont let you design get put down because of certain people. I dont see it an a clone but more of an inspiration where you have built it on above something.
exactly! after all...almost everything is a clone of something..with their own unique take.
Prototype is complete! including anodizing
It's so exciting !! I can not wait for deliveries to my house, maybe after finishing my work I will get my package at the post office.
Here we gojust offer an iso plate and i am in :thumb:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/iofsa2p.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/V0m97UI.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ikfYeWi.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GJj1QuU.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/mQnckfF.jpg)
It looks really great, far beyond my expectations.
But there are a few bugs I will need to fix.
Today is June 20. So after ~ 30 days. This is what we will get.
Hopefully 660 Owl's PCB will be OK, I can not wait any longer.
Here we goShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/iofsa2p.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/V0m97UI.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ikfYeWi.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GJj1QuU.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/mQnckfF.jpg)
It looks really great, far beyond my expectations.
But there are a few bugs I will need to fix.
Today is June 20. So after ~ 30 days. This is what we will get.
Hopefully 660 Owl's PCB will be OK, I can not wait any longer.
Ye,The kit will come with a diffuseramazing :thumb:
Final plate will come with all layout below, and pcb mount.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/LIanUSo.jpg)
Ye,The kit will come with a diffuserhave you decided on the colours ?
Final plate will come with all layout below, and pcb mount.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/LIanUSo.jpg)
Ye,The kit will come with a diffuserhave you decided on the colours ?
Final plate will come with all layout below, and pcb mount.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/LIanUSo.jpg)
Sample looks nice! What will the color options be?
oh wait? just notice it does not support split backspace on the plate. :'(Fixed bottom row and no stepped caps either. I was mostly thinking it would be a “proto” thing and the end result will have more flexibility.
oh wait? just notice it does not support split backspace on the plate. :'(
Proto looks good, did you lower the front angle? I can't tell from the pictures
when are you planning on starting the GB?
Looking forward to the GB! :thumb:
will definitely pick up a black one
Based on the pictures, the plate doesn't seem to support split backspace but the PCB does.different plates would be better imo
Will the final plate design be a universal one (supporting both split and non-split backspace) or do you plan to offer different plates for each?
Ye, this plate I made a mistake, it even has no holes to plug the leds to the 3 signal lights anymore.
But in terms of size, it's pretty accurate. Final plate will be uni version. There are enough layouts that this pcb supports, as I have posted before.
Based on the pictures, the plate doesn't seem to support split backspace but the PCB does.different plates would be better imo
Will the final plate design be a universal one (supporting both split and non-split backspace) or do you plan to offer different plates for each?
Ye, this plate I made a mistake, it even has no holes to plug the leds to the 3 signal lights anymore.
But in terms of size, it's pretty accurate. Final plate will be uni version. There are enough layouts that this pcb supports, as I have posted before.
Alright, I think it's a nice decision and it keeps it simple enough.
Looking good :thumb:Based on the pictures, the plate doesn't seem to support split backspace but the PCB does.different plates would be better imo
Will the final plate design be a universal one (supporting both split and non-split backspace) or do you plan to offer different plates for each?Ye, this plate I made a mistake, it even has no holes to plug the leds to the 3 signal lights anymore.
But in terms of size, it's pretty accurate. Final plate will be uni version. There are enough layouts that this pcb supports, as I have posted before.
Alright, I think it's a nice decision and it keeps it simple enough.
Final design plate:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ggDTvR9.jpg)
YesLooking good :thumb:Based on the pictures, the plate doesn't seem to support split backspace but the PCB does.different plates would be better imo
Will the final plate design be a universal one (supporting both split and non-split backspace) or do you plan to offer different plates for each?Ye, this plate I made a mistake, it even has no holes to plug the leds to the 3 signal lights anymore.
But in terms of size, it's pretty accurate. Final plate will be uni version. There are enough layouts that this pcb supports, as I have posted before.
Alright, I think it's a nice decision and it keeps it simple enough.
Final design plate:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ggDTvR9.jpg)
Will the plate support stepped caps lock?
Consider me interested :thumb::thumb:
So in! Let's start this GB :):thumb:
Is this a thing? A 66% with underglow has been my endgame since I started. I've been looking all over!Umm you might just be a little late to the party?
I always am... Damn. I really wanted something like this in Silver. I hope resale isn't too much.