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Title: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 14 May 2018, 11:17:43
First, some photos.

(https://i.imgur.com/RhTQvEo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/J71FmDb.jpg)

more photos (https://imgur.com/a/52W8eL7)

KIRA80 or KIRA TKL is a continuation of the KIRA series of keyboards designed by thesiscamper. We are looking to offer this board for GB in the coming weeks, time and date tbc.

So far here are some possible details:

1. Colours:

Same as EXS offerings, namely black, space grey etc. We might reduce the number of colours but that's tbc.

2. What's included:

PCB by TGR Keyboards, case by thesiscamper, possible numpad included as a set. Maybe a TKL carry bag, depending on supplier's price.

3. Price:


TBC, we're working out the details on this one.

4. WILL THERE BE WKL?

of course lol

4. ISO ISO ISO?

Yes, separate ANSI and ISO plates

5. Plate material?

Same as EXS, brass/poly/alu IIRC

6. Payment?

Still Shopify unfortunately, PayPal has not released my funds since Sept of 2017

7. How can I get it?

Probably raffle, or FCFS tbc.

8. Degree

Well 8 degrees

I'll update this OP as we get closer to GB date and have more details, for now, feel free to ask questions and express your hype for THIS AWESOME TKLLLLLLLLLLLLL  :p

Just another form: https://goo.gl/forms/00ZLTTUDOPM5ZGHO2
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: schmoktopus on Mon, 14 May 2018, 11:19:52
why not?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: dantambok on Mon, 14 May 2018, 11:21:07
Looks good! Will there also be a WKL option? Also, pic of the bottom too please! :D
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: sroop on Mon, 14 May 2018, 11:21:18
Is there a WKL option for this GB? Looks great!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: giangpn on Mon, 14 May 2018, 11:21:21
oh god, I don't need this but I want this
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: enrique.aliaga on Mon, 14 May 2018, 11:21:45
What about a Winkeyless case option? It’d be great for covering with nice BSP Keycaps.


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Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 14 May 2018, 11:27:40
Looks good! Will there also be a WKL option? Also, pic of the bottom too please! :D

Is there a WKL option for this GB? Looks great!

What about a Winkeyless case option? It’d be great for covering with nice BSP Keycaps.


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WKL and BSP what is this, the 80s?


















yes of course, there will be WKL.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: idlemao on Mon, 14 May 2018, 11:28:40
Everyone already asked the question that was on my mind.    :D

I guess I'll say I like the design, especially that logo on the front.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: rowie on Mon, 14 May 2018, 11:44:18
Purple case please.  :thumb:

ETA: purple cause of the recent SA Troubled Minds set.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 14 May 2018, 11:53:51
You already know, I'm a fan of your designs, including this one!  Not filling out the IC form, because no money!  But will be following the progress along with interest.
How about doing the logo engraving between Esc and F1 instead of above the arrow cluster?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: thelaughingman on Mon, 14 May 2018, 12:23:05
I'm not a fan of the side at all. The angles just make the gap between top & bot pieces so in my face.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Jhors2 on Mon, 14 May 2018, 13:09:35
What plate options did you have in mind?  Any chance of a fixed plate?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Oblotzky on Mon, 14 May 2018, 13:23:56
No thanks, already got one  :-*

I'm not a fan of the side at all. The angles just make the gap between top & bot pieces so in my face.

near invisible on my unit  ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/mDu9UDM.jpg)

You already know, I'm a fan of your designs, including this one!  Not filling out the IC form, because no money!  But will be following the progress along with interest.
How about doing the logo engraving between Esc and F1 instead of above the arrow cluster?

I think the logo placement is fine as it is. Also not to downplay the fantastic work beaming is doing on GH recently, but the design is by thesiscamper :)
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: YisSerL on Mon, 14 May 2018, 13:42:43
Oh, I like this.   :thumb:

Is it same as other KIRA, raffle style?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: JSaintS on Mon, 14 May 2018, 13:50:09
Heck yes! :D

Does the PCB support ISO?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Peppermint216 on Mon, 14 May 2018, 13:53:30
Super hyped, my only concern is the limited qty. Will this be another 25 limit KIRA?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: fcoury on Mon, 14 May 2018, 13:57:07
I'm not a fan of the side at all. The angles just make the gap between top & bot pieces so in my face.

Taste is a funny thing, that's what I like about it! :)
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: SolidCactus on Mon, 14 May 2018, 14:05:55
Heck yes! :D

Does the PCB support ISO?

Would love to grab one of these if it supported ISO.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: bball2 on Mon, 14 May 2018, 14:50:03
In depending on the price! Those sides look awesome :-)
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: bciamny on Mon, 14 May 2018, 17:35:57
each time i say i'm done with keebs, something like this pops up. :).

even if renders only i'd love to see numpad. i think the combo would be amazing as a set. numpad would almost guarantee my want. aldoe when oblotzky shared his board before it already caught my eye.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: M on Mon, 14 May 2018, 17:59:28
Why did this have to come so soon  :'( it's so good but I just won't have the money for it
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: rainb1ood on Mon, 14 May 2018, 18:26:58
submitted!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: thelaughingman on Mon, 14 May 2018, 20:23:35
No thanks, already got one  :-*

I'm not a fan of the side at all. The angles just make the gap between top & bot pieces so in my face.

near invisible on my unit  ;D

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/mDu9UDM.jpg)


now this is a photo that should be on the first post. not that protype album shot with that massive gap  :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: kokugatsu on Mon, 14 May 2018, 20:32:35
Yes please. I'd love to use this beauty as my daily driver.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 14 May 2018, 21:25:31
No thanks, already got one  :-*

I'm not a fan of the side at all. The angles just make the gap between top & bot pieces so in my face.

near invisible on my unit  ;D

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/mDu9UDM.jpg)


You already know, I'm a fan of your designs, including this one!  Not filling out the IC form, because no money!  But will be following the progress along with interest.
How about doing the logo engraving between Esc and F1 instead of above the arrow cluster?

I think the logo placement is fine as it is. Also not to downplay the fantastic work beaming is doing on GH recently, but the design is by thesiscamper :)

Of course, I now think of them as a team :). But certainly, excellent work, thesiscamper! 
This photograph shows off the gem cut facet design so well.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Windeh on Mon, 14 May 2018, 21:51:24
Looks awesome! Am interested in the color options.

Also, what is the mounting method for the TKL?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: yap68 on Mon, 14 May 2018, 22:23:07
As I know, it will be done by EVE. Yes?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Kevadu on Mon, 14 May 2018, 22:26:25
What's it made out of?  The original Kira had a plastic (or at least partially plastic, I forget...) version available, didn't it?  Will this?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: xondat on Mon, 14 May 2018, 22:46:01
What's it made out of?  The original Kira had a plastic (or at least partially plastic, I forget...) version available, didn't it?  Will this?

99.99% sure aluminum

Yes

Sincerely doubt it
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: sroop on Mon, 14 May 2018, 22:50:08
What's it made out of?  The original Kira had a plastic (or at least partially plastic, I forget...) version available, didn't it?  Will this?

I think you're referring to the Kira96 - that was by the same designer but produced and ran by input club. The first Kira board (that I'm aware of) that was produced was the 60.


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Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Genn on Mon, 14 May 2018, 22:59:17
I'm guessing not, given the design, but is there any possibility of getting a slick diffuser like the EXS has?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Mon, 14 May 2018, 23:01:35
I'm guessing not, given the design, but is there any possibility of getting a slick diffuser like the EXS has?

What plate options did you have in mind?  Any chance of a fixed plate?

Can you elaborate on this?

Oh, I like this.   :thumb:

Is it same as other KIRA, raffle style?

Yes sir, or FCFS, still trying to see how we can accommodate more people.

Heck yes! :D

Does the PCB support ISO?

We will have separate ANSI and ISO plates

Looks awesome! Am interested in the color options.

Also, what is the mounting method for the TKL?

top

What's it made out of?  The original Kira had a plastic (or at least partially plastic, I forget...) version available, didn't it?  Will this?

A L U M I N I U M

As I know, it will be done by EVE. Yes?

Nope, same factory as 60 and EXS


Also, no diffusers, we both don't like diffusers generally speaking and it'll break the facet look thesis is going for.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: mudcakehoney on Mon, 14 May 2018, 23:20:09
You know I’m all in on this! Fingers and toes crossed for the matching numpad
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: wowremy on Tue, 15 May 2018, 02:10:19
Raffle? So, whoever has the most duped emails addresses/IPs gets one?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Tue, 15 May 2018, 02:47:00
Raffle? So, whoever has the most duped emails addresses/IPs gets one?

How does this even make sense? It's 2018 I can sort and remove dupes?

You know I’m all in on this! Fingers and toes crossed for the matching numpad

We're gonna have a proto numpad done first just to make sure everything fits, the PCB for the numpad is also by TGR.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: yap68 on Tue, 15 May 2018, 03:18:21
Hope it is FCFS. Not much luck in raffles, haha
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Bubblegum on Tue, 15 May 2018, 09:33:06
Purple case please.  :thumb:

ETA: purple cause of the recent SA Troubled Minds set.

Agreed! Other two options I'm in favor of is burgundy and dark green, but don't think they're as universally liked.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: gutsack on Tue, 15 May 2018, 17:35:59
Agreed! Other two options I'm in favor of is burgundy and dark green, but don't think they're as universally liked.

Solution: Run this as a raffled FCFS. Raffle off 100 spots and then for those 100 it's FCFS for 50 boards. Everyone loses!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: wowremy on Tue, 15 May 2018, 22:24:51
I make 5 unique emails with 5 different IPs with a new geekhack account on each IP. I could be 4 people in this thread just role playing, talking to myself. How do you know?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: xondat on Tue, 15 May 2018, 22:27:43
I make 5 unique emails with 5 different IPs with a new geekhack account on each IP. I could be 4 people in this thread just role playing, talking to myself. How do you know?

If you're enough of a **** to buy 5 and win 5, I'm sure people will be happy to exclude you from anything in the future.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: wowremy on Tue, 15 May 2018, 23:00:13
I'm asking, what stops someone from doing that in "raffle" type buys?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: oh_chesteroni on Tue, 15 May 2018, 23:51:23
I'm asking, what stops someone from doing that in "raffle" type buys?
Boy scouts honour badge.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Remsky on Wed, 16 May 2018, 00:57:24
I'm asking, what stops someone from doing that in "raffle" type buys?
They commit seppuku if they break their code of honor.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Wed, 16 May 2018, 05:01:43
I'm asking, what stops someone from doing that in "raffle" type buys?

I make 5 unique emails with 5 different IPs with a new geekhack account on each IP. I could be 4 people in this thread just role playing, talking to myself. How do you know?

I think your questions about raffle styled buys could be better posted in another thread or forum, since this IC thread is meant for the discussion and questions about the board. If you have any questions about these types of buys feel free to look through the GB section rules for more info. If someone really wants to go through the trouble to make 5 accounts, 5 ips and talk to themselves come shipping invoice it's a simple matter of refunding that order, and there are bigger problems if someone wants to drop so much money.  If this is something that irritates you greatly, you are welcome to not join the buy, since this TKL was meant to be a private buy at first and your attitude does not help any of us here.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: random0987 on Wed, 16 May 2018, 06:13:12
Thanks Beaming and Thesis! Excited for the EXS to come out and hope to get in on the TKL.

Will there be the option to mix top and bottom case colors, or would that not look good with the geometry of the sides? I’d be down for a dark grey color like you suggested here: https://imgur.com/a/5D5Yg
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Wed, 16 May 2018, 06:28:54
Thanks Beaming and Thesis! Excited for the EXS to come out and hope to get in on the TKL.

Will there be the option to mix top and bottom case colors, or would that not look good with the geometry of the sides? I’d be down for a dark grey color like you suggested here: https://imgur.com/a/5D5Yg

We might consider locking down colour combinations to better ensure anodizing quality from the factory, so I think that won't happen. The space grey looks pretty similar IMHO under certain light conditions so that might also be a choice here just like the EXS buy.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: yap68 on Wed, 16 May 2018, 08:16:17
One colour throughout looks better on this design.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Puree on Wed, 16 May 2018, 08:17:02
Hey

What is the angle for the keyboard please ?

Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Wed, 16 May 2018, 09:38:37
Hey

What is the angle for the keyboard please ?
8 degrees
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Puree on Wed, 16 May 2018, 09:42:32
 :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: dantambok on Wed, 16 May 2018, 10:21:50
Still really curious what the bottom looks like!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Oblotzky on Wed, 16 May 2018, 13:40:49
Still really curious what the bottom looks like!  :thumb:

Unless the design was changed since the prototype:

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

(https://i.imgur.com/tvjdBz3.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: wowremy on Wed, 16 May 2018, 19:31:34
I shouldnt post in the middle of the night ha. My bad man. Love the board
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Wed, 16 May 2018, 22:31:36
I'm asking, what stops someone from doing that in "raffle" type buys?

I make 5 unique emails with 5 different IPs with a new geekhack account on each IP. I could be 4 people in this thread just role playing, talking to myself. How do you know?

I think your questions about raffle styled buys could be better posted in another thread or forum, since this IC thread is meant for the discussion and questions about the board. If you have any questions about these types of buys feel free to look through the GB section rules for more info. If someone really wants to go through the trouble to make 5 accounts, 5 ips and talk to themselves come shipping invoice it's a simple matter of refunding that order, and there are bigger problems if someone wants to drop so much money.  If this is something that irritates you greatly, you are welcome to not join the buy, since this TKL was meant to be a private buy at first and your attitude does not help any of us here.
I shouldnt post in the middle of the night ha. My bad man. Love the board
All good buddy, that was a weird tangent to take though :P

Some renders of the numpad which I'm sure some of you have seen:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/c2821178a5c86621fb38496653d6065a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/b96b5108329f0325a44299c5ab75b393.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/3ef75937272f499dcd7c561872c529f2.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: maxf on Wed, 16 May 2018, 23:56:32
goodbye wallet
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: iNViSiBiLiTi on Wed, 16 May 2018, 23:57:07
I assume this fits A.87  Is there an option to but this without a pcb to lower the cost? 
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: jlee755 on Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:13:49
oldguywhocantmakedecisionbetweenkiraandnoxary.gif
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Post by: Remsky on Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:30:26
oldguywhocantmakedecisionbetweenkiraandnoxary.gif
whynotboth.jpeg
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: schlep on Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:47:37
Where would the GB ship from?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Oblotzky on Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:58:13
Where would the GB ship from?

Singapore
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: kokugatsu on Thu, 17 May 2018, 18:57:15
Would be cool if we get to see pics of the WKL ver.   :thumb:

Also I'm assuming the polycarb case won't be on offer?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Okonomiyaki#2832 on Thu, 17 May 2018, 23:06:30
Submitted my interest. Also interested in numpad too!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Etherealsound on Mon, 21 May 2018, 16:12:25
Man, do I really need another TKL? Well, I guess I do now. Also, do you have any idea what pcb is going to be used?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Tasteless on Mon, 21 May 2018, 18:37:44
Yes please.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Tue, 22 May 2018, 00:06:16
PCB:

We're doing a custom PCB, working with yuktsi on this so it won't fit A.87 unfortunately since we're reducing the size of it slightly.

Poly:

Nope on that, poly melts too quickly and the screw holes get threaded/worn out really fast.

On the buy:

I'm currently shipping out some Canoes from that buy, so once that is over I'll be able to give a more concrete date, but as of now I'm aiming to get this started in about 2 weeks. In the meantime, we're looking to reduce the colours offered but increase the quantity and maybe do a FCFS / general GB on monokei. Maybe say, 100 units for TKL and 50 numpads or something like that.

In terms of plate options it should be the same as all KIRA buys, so brass/poly/alu.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Peppermint216 on Tue, 22 May 2018, 00:58:52
100 units , will be tentatively watching out for the buy. The matte grey on Oblotzkys unit is near perfect.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: p_blaze on Tue, 22 May 2018, 06:05:38
Do you plan on making a wrist rest for this?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Allo on Wed, 23 May 2018, 20:32:25
What firmware with the custom PCB run (please say QMK)?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Etherealsound on Wed, 23 May 2018, 21:24:00
Dang, I'm just here itching to find out when the gb will start. My walltet is currently being destroyed by 280 but I wanna make sure I'm ready for this beauty.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Thu, 24 May 2018, 00:37:08
100 units , will be tentatively watching out for the buy. The matte grey on Oblotzkys unit is near perfect.

Do note that the matte grey was a proto finish and did not feel good, so it would probably look more like the previous KIRAs.

Do you plan on making a wrist rest for this?

Not at the moment since it's TKL, should be easy to find wrist rests.

What firmware with the custom PCB run (please say QMK)?
bootmapper
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Peppermint216 on Fri, 25 May 2018, 08:29:29
Do note that the matte grey was a proto finish and did not feel good, so it would probably look more like the previous KIRAs.

Aww that's a shame, are you referring to the physical texture it left?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Oblotzky on Fri, 25 May 2018, 08:58:46
Do note that the matte grey was a proto finish and did not feel good, so it would probably look more like the previous KIRAs.

Aww that's a shame, are you referring to the physical texture it left?

Yup, it feels kinda weird, like some anti-slippery surface. There is resistance when sliding your fingers over it, but not due to roughness. It's hard to describe.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: MightyFineShindig on Sun, 27 May 2018, 23:01:56
Watching this space.

Would love to see a white colour option.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: goodman247 on Mon, 28 May 2018, 01:37:32
Following this!! I hope my wallet is ready!!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: regionfree on Tue, 29 May 2018, 19:19:28
Finished a build last night, midnight blue with black alu plate. Trying out some key sets but will probably be using this with an all black blank pbt set.

[attach=1]

[attach=2]

[attach=3]
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Chimera on Wed, 30 May 2018, 13:07:49
Really interested in this one. It looks great.

Just out of curiousity is the PCB from the EXS also done by TGR Keyboards
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: mioraka on Wed, 30 May 2018, 18:36:34
Registered just for this.

Question, this will just be the kit with no switches included, correct? Will this need soldering to assemble?

Apologize if that's a dumb question. Only bought keycaps before, never keyboard kits.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: sroop on Wed, 30 May 2018, 18:39:33
Registered just for this.

Question, this will just be the kit with no switches included, correct? Will this need soldering to assemble?

Apologize if that's a dumb question. Only bought keycaps before, never keyboard kits.
You will need to source the switches, stabilizers and keycaps separately to complete the build. Soldering is required for the switches.


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Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: vonswoopington on Wed, 30 May 2018, 23:57:40
Signed up just for this.  This board looks amazing!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Altain on Thu, 31 May 2018, 07:32:29
Amazing looking. Submitted double YAASS, would love to see some colour variations later on!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Lansky on Thu, 31 May 2018, 09:37:44
Looks great!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Sinistra on Thu, 31 May 2018, 15:06:19
Looks awesome! Just signed up for it! Will the PCB accommodate Zeal Hot Swap Sockets or Kailh Hot Swap?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Wetherbee on Thu, 31 May 2018, 20:22:41


Please please please remove the logo.

It completely ruins the design for me.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: gutsack on Thu, 31 May 2018, 20:32:19


Please please please remove the logo.

It completely ruins the design for me.

I really like the logo! This is what I love about mechs—everyone in polar disagreement.
Title: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: gutsack on Thu, 31 May 2018, 20:33:05
[sorry, duplicate post]
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Chimera on Thu, 31 May 2018, 21:55:34
I really like the logo too. It's really subtle. I wish the bottom was the stars and moon logo but it's not a deal breaker at all.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: oh_chesteroni on Fri, 01 June 2018, 00:14:21


Please please please remove the logo.

It completely ruins the design for me.

I really like the logo! This is what I love about mechs—everyone in polar disagreement.
Well if that's what you like well then do I ever have a story for you!

Back on track regarding this IC: so is that poly Kira I see on insta a one off? Just wanted to confirm if decisions were changed regarding the use of poly.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Fri, 01 June 2018, 05:28:42
Poly is one off, screws strip way too easily to make it feasible.




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Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: bciamny on Fri, 01 June 2018, 21:55:18
Poly is one off, screws strip way too easily to make it feasible.




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have poly case makers explored using plastic screws for poly boards? just a thought. :)
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: aya3154 on Fri, 01 June 2018, 22:11:16
Hyped for this one  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: amnesia0287 on Fri, 01 June 2018, 23:28:17
Poly is one off, screws strip way too easily to make it feasible.




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have poly case makers explored using plastic screws for poly boards? just a thought. :)

MxSS is using brass standoffs if i remember right.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: speedemonv12 on Sat, 02 June 2018, 20:15:47
I’m in. But give me a numpad to match and I’ll have your babies


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Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: elDuderino on Tue, 05 June 2018, 09:53:10
can't wait for this. hope I manage to snag one.

if it does go to raffle, does you have a rough sense of how many people you'd expect to enter? wondering what my odds are  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Wed, 06 June 2018, 01:08:40
So just a heads-up, we have about 200 people who filled up the form, maybe some dupes here and there so it's closer to 180.

I'm trying to get a few additional things confirmed before the GB starts, so apologies if this looks delayed. It will be well worth it :)

Here's how the numpad would look like:

(https://i.imgur.com/B1WbnfH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QtsoZWx.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: J__T on Wed, 06 June 2018, 09:14:03
oh god... I need this.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: zap2oz on Wed, 06 June 2018, 22:17:01
I dig it! Big fan of the geometric sides
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Dennyroxsox on Wed, 06 June 2018, 23:18:33
Looks great! I want to build a TKL to try out some MX black switches. Maybe something trolly like Box Navies on the Numpad?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: wikkiwikki420 on Wed, 06 June 2018, 23:20:22
That is a big if for me captain!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Techno Trousers on Wed, 06 June 2018, 23:47:38
Looks great! I want to build a TKL to try out some MX black switches. Maybe something trolly like Box Navies on the Numpad?
Well, if you're experimenting, I think this might be an overly expensive way to do it. Maybe start out with a cheap used TKL and solder in some MX black in place of what it comes with? That will also give you practice in soldering.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Chimera on Wed, 06 June 2018, 23:52:07
I like that numpad. Is the numpad only for people that get the tkl or will there be an option for numpad only?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: slk on Wed, 06 June 2018, 23:53:48
Will the numpad be available by itself?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: anatworkaccount on Thu, 07 June 2018, 01:45:35
That numpad really is great. Could really use one for work and would be interested in it separate from the tkl as well if extras are available.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: RobotRogue on Thu, 07 June 2018, 10:37:01
Normally not a fan of TKLs but this one is damn nice.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: giangpn on Thu, 07 June 2018, 11:47:10
it would be nice (imo of course) if the logo is filled with color instead of blank like this. I think it's fairly easy to do, too.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: forevermadrigal on Thu, 07 June 2018, 14:42:40
it would be nice (imo of course) if the logo is filled with color instead of blank like this. I think it's fairly easy to do, too.

imo too, I think this would look fantastic
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: giangpn on Thu, 07 June 2018, 14:45:14
it would be nice (imo of course) if the logo is filled with color instead of blank like this. I think it's fairly easy to do, too.

imo too, I think this would look fantastic

I've been tempted to do it with my Canoe, prolly fill it with plasti-dip in case I f'd up haha
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: h0tdog on Thu, 07 June 2018, 15:35:58
oof I hope I get picked in the raffle this would be my first custom ;p
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Wongstongs on Thu, 07 June 2018, 17:28:01
Also interested if the numpad will be available on it's own
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: meepmeep on Thu, 07 June 2018, 17:30:06
Loving this design!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: hyperlite218 on Thu, 07 June 2018, 18:23:02
Oh my god.... I need this board in my life. Perfection!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Dennyroxsox on Thu, 07 June 2018, 18:28:43
Looks great! I want to build a TKL to try out some MX black switches. Maybe something trolly like Box Navies on the Numpad?
Well, if you're experimenting, I think this might be an overly expensive way to do it. Maybe start out with a cheap used TKL and solder in some MX black in place of what it comes with? That will also give you practice in soldering.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Skaazi on Fri, 08 June 2018, 16:48:34
Still really curious what the bottom looks like!  :thumb:

Unless the design was changed since the prototype:

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


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/tvjdBz3.jpg)


It looks so clean and a lot more fitting than the Kira60's sun and stars.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: JamesShaw on Sat, 09 June 2018, 12:27:32
Love the design especially when it goes with a numpad.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: nimblejacks on Sat, 09 June 2018, 13:13:11
Looks like I found my perfect board!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Techno Trousers on Sat, 09 June 2018, 13:56:37
How many are on the interest list? How many kits  will be produced?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: FilthyMike720 on Sat, 09 June 2018, 16:09:05
Usually hate any sort of logo above the arrow cluster, but I dig this!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: kyoumau on Sat, 09 June 2018, 21:56:43
That numpad is sexy.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Jimmare on Tue, 12 June 2018, 15:13:45
Im in for this one,especially the numpad.

Hoping the pricing will be better than the EXS one..
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: forevermadrigal on Tue, 12 June 2018, 15:18:10
Im in for this one,especially the numpad.

Hoping the pricing will be better than the EXS one..

Gonna be roughly about the same afaik. Which is fair because both boards are some serious metal
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: cirrus82 on Tue, 12 June 2018, 16:10:28
Will be in for a numpad + tkl, this looks great!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Etherealsound on Thu, 14 June 2018, 15:17:23
Will this be going live soon?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: clik_clak on Thu, 14 June 2018, 15:40:49
Im in for this one,especially the numpad.

Hoping the pricing will be better than the EXS one..

I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that it will be the same, if not more expensive than the EXS. With rising prices of keyboards, as well as the metal they're made with, prices definitely aren't getting better.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Thu, 14 June 2018, 23:12:51
We're gonna pay extra to have the TKL done proper, given the sides compared to the EXS which is harder to machine/anode.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Create_alt_delete on Fri, 15 June 2018, 05:57:02
Will there be an option to purchase additional pcbs and plates?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Fri, 15 June 2018, 07:50:48
Will there be an option to purchase additional pcbs and plates?

Yeap as always that will be available.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Create_alt_delete on Fri, 15 June 2018, 14:52:45
Will there be an option to purchase additional pcbs and plates?

Yeap as always that will be available.

Farewell paycheck
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Jimmare on Fri, 15 June 2018, 19:16:47
So,any updates on this one?

Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: talifern on Thu, 21 June 2018, 20:58:30
Signed up, any news?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Fri, 29 June 2018, 11:26:01
GB thread has been posted, once it's approved I'll link it here and lock this topic.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: avid on Fri, 29 June 2018, 11:38:28
Oh exciting. Is it FCFS, raffle?
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: beamingrobot on Fri, 29 June 2018, 11:39:20
Raffle as always, you have till 03 July to decide.
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Chimera on Fri, 29 June 2018, 11:54:36
Any info on pricing yet? The July 3rd date is when it's going to start, or end raffle entries?

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Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: eyedrop on Fri, 29 June 2018, 13:40:50
Will the numpad be offered at the same time as the TKL?

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Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Etherealsound on Fri, 29 June 2018, 16:42:38
Excited to see what colors are gonna be offered!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Chimera on Fri, 29 June 2018, 16:43:53
All I want is some form of grey
Excited to see what colors are gonna be offered!

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Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: aya3154 on Fri, 29 June 2018, 17:55:13
Looking forward to the colors released and pricing, definitely a nice looking board  :p
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: att1cus on Fri, 29 June 2018, 18:44:37
Come on, mods.  Approve that GB thread!!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: vonswoopington on Fri, 29 June 2018, 22:11:59
Is the gb link up? I'm itching to see the colors!
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Chimera on Fri, 29 June 2018, 22:17:30
Is the gb link up? I'm itching to see the colors!
Not yet. I'm guessing it's just black, silver, grey, purple, and maybe red or navy. Could be wrong though.

Anyone know how many are for sale?

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Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: mudcakehoney on Fri, 29 June 2018, 23:02:39
My understanding is 100 TKL and 50 numpads but might have changed
Title: Re: [IC] KIRA TKL
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 29 June 2018, 23:22:30
Group buy thread has been approved.  Please proceed here for continued discussion:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96381