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Title: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
Post by: ClickClack.io on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:14:42

(https://i.imgur.com/9GkDip9.jpg)

Cycle7
by TKD
Post edited by Click Clack

Index
 
- Intro
- Design
- TKD Coating and Material
- EZ-assemble System and Structural Design
- Colorways
- Pricing and Vendors
- Follow the development
 
Intro

(https://i.imgur.com/Cozl40M.jpg)

VERTEX and EQUALZ founded TKD six months ago. We named our first project "Cycle" (Cycle/Recurrence), reminding us not to forget the path we've traveled and the passion we uphold.

Design

(https://i.imgur.com/eaDr77s.jpg)

This is a 70% (FRL) keyboard. Compared to the traditional TKL, this layout omits the function keys row but retains a separate function area and arrow keys. It possesses a sleek shape without losing the practicality that this size offers. There have already been many excellent 70% kits out there, but we believe that Cycle7 can offer a richer and more interesting experience.

(https://i.imgur.com/uNe4d51.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/qbFy4JY.jpg)

Decentralization and theme attenuation have always been our design philosophy. There are many definitions of a good keyboard, but having enough inclusiveness is the design recognition we pursue.

(https://i.imgur.com/mQr5vyA.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KJEgXJR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TLkmbJx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vEyqstY.jpg)

We will not rashly define what is minimalist and high-end, but we will strictly control the parameters and proportions of every detail to adapt to the aesthetic comfort of more people.

(https://i.imgur.com/4CZxKjx.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/De7ialN.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/61nfTHx.jpg)

TKD Coating and Material

TKDcoating - Electrostatic Coating developed by TKD

(https://i.imgur.com/U8xKIu3.jpg)

Coating surface treatment has been widely accepted in the keyboard community for its pure color representation, providing a wider range of choices.

Since we founded TKD, we have been researching and mastering the use of this process on keyboard cases. We have made good progress and for the first time in the Cycle7 project, we have adopted the TKDcoating electrostatic coating process.

(https://i.imgur.com/WL6SyWk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TYl2fDl.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/8tDek7S.jpg)

Case

The keyboard case is made of 6063-T6 aluminum and produced by CNC, with anodized and TKDC.

▼ Case options:
└ WK
└ WKL

(https://i.imgur.com/f5biBZY.jpg)

Internal Counterweight/Battery Cover

The keyboard comes with two H62 brass battery covers, finished with sandblasting.

(https://i.imgur.com/mNLB2Qu.jpg)

Stainless Steel Weight

A large stainless steel weight is attached at the bottom of the keyboard. The surface treatment includes mirror polishing, sandblasting, and PVD.

(https://i.imgur.com/cwE8Ona.jpg)


EZ-assemble System and Structural Design

EZ-assemble System - a ball-catch quick-assemble structure

The keyboard community is creative. Mortise and tenon, ball-catch, pull-rod...various forms of EZ-assemble structures have brought more fun to custom keyboards. After studying various EZ-assemble methods, we believe that the ball-catch form is currently the most efficient and stable EZ-assemble solution, so we have adopted this scheme for Cycle7.

(https://i.imgur.com/PlYQ7iw.jpg)

However, we always believe that the true value of the EZ-assemble structure needs to be established on one premise: that is, to allow user to quickly switch structure forms and mod combinations according to their preferences.

(https://i.imgur.com/7qG7Voo.jpg)

Therefore, for Cycle7, we offer two structure forms and multiple mods for users to choose from, making the EZ-assemble structure especially important.

(https://i.imgur.com/fygeZMh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/f4gU4fa.jpg)

The development of custom keyboards has always been driven by the pursuit of typing feel and sound performance, and in this respect, we have invested a lot of design resources.

Dual Gasket Mount

Cycle7 uses two types of Gasket, and with the EZ-assemble, the internal mounting gaskets can be changed within 1 minute without the need to use any tools:

(https://i.imgur.com/FkkW2xQ.jpg)

- Gasket-Strip: Offers a more delicate and soft typing experience,
- Gasket-Bean: Provides a more elastic and interesting typing experience.

Flex Cuts

We always believe that through Flex cuts can maximize their function.

Various forms of Flex cuts have appeared in the keyboard community, and we have adopted what we believe to be the most efficient and controllable scheme to provide users with elastic typing experience in the alpha area.

(https://i.imgur.com/J8QPJCN.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/O1sp6bS.jpg)

PCB-cut Plugs

PCB flex cuts are indeed effective in providing a soft and bouncy typing feel, but their impact on the sound performance of keyboards without foam is fatal. Therefore, we have designed PCB-cut plugs. Compared to Tape Mod, it can provide better sound performance.

(https://i.imgur.com/J1PVmEU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/K1OBxME.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AZSnL6X.jpg)

Case noise optimization

With the development of aluminum alloy keyboards to date, case noise has always been a difficult problem for designers and users, making it difficult for metal case keyboards without filling foam or various mods to produce clean sound.

(https://i.imgur.com/5uWCVj3.jpg)

However, with Cycle7, we have achieved effective suppression of case noise without filling foam, allowing users to avoid the homogeneity problems brought about by various types of foam filling. With a cleaner case sound profile, users can try more combinations to achieve their desired setup.

Of course, Cycle7 also comes standard with various types of foam (PCB foam, underswitch PE layer, Case foam) to meet the demand for a "thockier" sound.

(https://i.imgur.com/3D6uzgr.jpg)

PCBs

Cycle7 offers both QMK Wired and wireless PCBs.

Wired based on QMK

Developed with the official QMK library, supports VIA/VIAL;

Wireless

We have contracted a hardware development company in the peripheral industry. They have customized a triple-mode firmware solution and dedicated driver for Cycle7. In preliminary testing, the latency of Bluetooth and 2.4G reached a level that surprised us. It's equipped with two 2200mAh batteries to ensure battery life in wireless mode.

▼ PCB Layouts:

(https://cdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0109/9182/9049/files/Layout_hotswap_new.webp?v=1684916118)
└ Hotswap

(https://cdn.shopifycdn.net/s/files/1/0109/9182/9049/files/Layout_Soldered_new.webp?v=1684916118)
└ Soldered

Colorways

Anodized - Crow
(https://i.imgur.com/9tjk2Bl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WYGtOGh.jpg)

Anodized - Lunar
(https://i.imgur.com/H6fkPvO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IIMev0F.jpg)

Anodized - Fog
(https://i.imgur.com/SiT2kQw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3HyVZmp.jpg)

Anodized - Jasper
(https://i.imgur.com/rQRGOlr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ztt639c.jpg)

Anodized - Void Elf
(https://i.imgur.com/bxvYsxh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mLUJ4cV.jpg)

TKDCoating - Zeal
(https://i.imgur.com/acyvmzN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/t2aPMX6.jpg)

TKDCoating - Lavender
(https://i.imgur.com/UUNWXuT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/uq3oCtZ.jpg)

TKDCoating - Reef
(https://i.imgur.com/YYu5VrU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GnSg5uZ.jpg)

TKDCoating - Sky
(https://i.imgur.com/Z1gCBcR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/iz9Ppxm.jpg)

TKDCoating - Peach
(https://i.imgur.com/sNxNnSu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/fT17yS0.jpg)

TKDCoating - Rock
(https://i.imgur.com/9fsRu0X.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/56R28sR.jpg)

TKDCoating - Cream
(https://i.imgur.com/vzvtPJl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ccLPOKx.jpg)


Pricing and Vendors

List of TKD Cycle7 Vendors are developing, with following region finalized:

North America - Click Clack
(https://i.imgur.com/17DX5S4.png) (https://clickclack.io/pages/tkd-cycle7)

South East Asia - iLumkb
(https://i.imgur.com/VSWRJJu.png) (https://ilumkb.com/)

EU - Eloquent Clicks
(https://i.imgur.com/tResEH6.png) (https://www.eloquentclicks.com/)

South America - Latam Keys
(https://i.imgur.com/2zXSKkY.jpg) (https://latamkeys.com/)

UK - Prototypist
(https://i.imgur.com/hWO96ZG.png) (https://prototypist.net/)

Other regions are TBD.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality products at the best possible price.

(https://i.imgur.com/Hq5dFOf.png)

* Final pricing may vary slightly.

How to follow news of Cycle7 or TKD

FAQs

Q: What will be the sale format?
A: It will be hosted as a pre-order and groupbuy.

Q: What is the lead time for pre-order?
A: Around 2 months. TKD owns the entire manufacturing line. So it will be faster than regular customize keyboard projects.

Q: When will be the pre-order or groupbuy start?
A: Prototyping is done and we anticipate the groupbuy to start around June.

We will collect more FAQs and add them here.

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(https://i.imgur.com/17DX5S4.png) (https://discord.gg/xwQD2CVNfA)

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(https://i.imgur.com/1hsN5Tt.jpg) (https://forms.gle/K5QKWxV42UvhNbnC8)

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(https://i.imgur.com/vRkOP02.png) (https://www.instagram.com/clickclack_io/)

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:46:15

wow.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
Post by: ZavaZ86 on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:54:19

Hope to see a normal pcb without flexcuts otherwise looks great  :thumb:

Edit: Would like to see a wireless solder version instead of being pushed unto hotswap :(

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
Post by: LMarci on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:59:19

Insane deal, in for one. Would prefer a pcb with no cuts though.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
Post by: Magnificent Bureaucrat on Sat, 20 May 2023, 12:06:34

Looks too good to be true but at this price point I'd be willing to take a chance.

Sorry if it's a reading fail on my part but will there be an option for a carry case?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
Post by: unwashed_heathen on Sat, 20 May 2023, 12:14:01

Any chance of having extra top cases available for sale as add-ons? I think that would pair well with the price point and ease of assembly.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
Post by: TerraKeycaps on Sat, 20 May 2023, 12:46:36

Wow indeed. Price is so respectable.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
Post by: -_- on Sat, 20 May 2023, 12:48:12

nice

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
Post by: Erinkaze on Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:03:30

Board was on my radar since zfrontier IC. Great work, and great price - Although it would be great to also have a non flex-cut PCB option.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL)
Post by: Theman2k on Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:10:14

filled in the IC.
Great price and options. only a hard case bag is missing to truly achieve greatness.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: Kokaloo on Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:23:23

this would be a lot better with some subtle kpop reference etched on, and then you could charge people triple without any regrets

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: RedWave on Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:37:29

For the price, this is an insane keyboard. A must buy for me.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: azee on Sat, 20 May 2023, 14:54:57

Please consider supporting split backspace on at least one of your PCBs. If it was up to me I think wired solderable PCB should have this option.

Since this is an IC thread and not a GB one, I hope it’s possible to make such adjustments or at least create an add-on PCB with this option  :rolleyes:

Otherwise it looks like a real banger!  :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: HubertThemad on Sat, 20 May 2023, 15:17:40

Whoa, what a price! GLWIC!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: zekth on Sat, 20 May 2023, 16:51:49

Quote from: Kokaloo on Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:23:23

this would be a lot better with some subtle kpop reference etched on, and then you could charge people triple without any regrets

Haha

The green looks great! Would totally consider enter for it

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: kylekwong1 on Sat, 20 May 2023, 16:55:01

Other than the lack of split bs, it looks pretty solid

Please consider adding split bs support to at least the solder PCB

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: Rhienfo on Sat, 20 May 2023, 19:02:38

Looks to be a pretty good project with a great price. Just kinda wish there was just a normal pcb without flex cuts still, that it would come in a hard case (If it isn't already) and I feel that split backspace support on at least the solder pcbs, I feel like that is a must for a pcb. GLWIC

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: sabre on Sun, 21 May 2023, 01:44:30

Great pricing! What is the built & unbuilt weight of the board?
Also since the hotswap pcb does not offer ISO , there is no need for split left shift.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: Mecxs on Sun, 21 May 2023, 07:23:19

Quote from: ZavaZ86 on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:54:19

Hope to see a normal pcb without flexcuts otherwise looks great  :thumb:

Quote from: LMarci on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:59:19

Would prefer a pcb with no cuts though.

Quote from: Rhienfo on Sat, 20 May 2023, 19:02:38

Just kinda wish there was just a normal pcb without flex cuts still

Quote from: Erinkaze on Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:03:30

it would be great to also have a non flex-cut PCB option.

Guys just pop in a cut-plug. Nobody else will know and it will feel great =)

Nothing better than typing in front of your friends while none of them know you've got a cheeky cut-plug secretly wedged in.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: The0rigina1 on Sun, 21 May 2023, 07:34:48

Quote from: Mecxs on Sun, 21 May 2023, 07:23:19

Quote from: ZavaZ86 on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:54:19

Hope to see a normal pcb without flexcuts otherwise looks great  :thumb:

Quote from: LMarci on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:59:19

Would prefer a pcb with no cuts though.

Quote from: Rhienfo on Sat, 20 May 2023, 19:02:38

Just kinda wish there was just a normal pcb without flex cuts still

Quote from: Erinkaze on Sat, 20 May 2023, 13:03:30

it would be great to also have a non flex-cut PCB option.

Guys just pop in a cut-plug. Nobody else will know and it will feel great =)

Nothing better than typing in front of your friends while none of them know you've got a cheeky cut-plug secretly wedged in.

It doesn't matter if I plug in the weird buttplug or not, the typing feel will be completely different to a non-cut PCB. You sir doesn't know why people want a non-cut PCB

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: Sieglinde on Sun, 21 May 2023, 09:11:23

Board and pricing are great. Depending on the final colorways I might pick up two. :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: WoobEC on Sun, 21 May 2023, 16:37:49

Really excited for this!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: Mecxs on Mon, 22 May 2023, 07:49:14

Quote from: The0rigina1 on Sun, 21 May 2023, 07:34:48

It doesn't matter if I plug in the weird buttplug or not, the typing feel will be completely different to a non-cut PCB. You sir doesn't know why people want a non-cut PCB

Are you okay

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: ClickClack.io on Mon, 22 May 2023, 08:02:21

Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: The0rigina1 on Mon, 22 May 2023, 10:46:29

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Mon, 22 May 2023, 08:02:21

Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

Thank you for being sane

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: Rhienfo on Tue, 23 May 2023, 00:52:30

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Mon, 22 May 2023, 08:02:21

Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

Have you also considered adding split backspace onto the solder pcb at least?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: origintypes on Tue, 23 May 2023, 04:10:46

It would be great if include a carrying case on the kit. Anyway, I'm in ;D

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: ydawg on Tue, 23 May 2023, 07:12:35

looking forward to this!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: sabre on Tue, 23 May 2023, 15:43:51

What is the built and unbuilt weight of the board?

Glad non flex cut pcb is an option.
+1 for carrying case as extras

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: phatmasterq on Tue, 23 May 2023, 19:21:37

give me carry case or give me death. (as an option even)

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: Magnificent Bureaucrat on Tue, 23 May 2023, 19:45:51

Judging from the China buy on ZF it looks like carry cases are indeed a thing

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: hackr on Tue, 23 May 2023, 19:54:58

This is dreamy ⌨️

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: NihonCK on Tue, 23 May 2023, 20:56:46

Quote from: Rhienfo on Tue, 23 May 2023, 00:52:30

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Mon, 22 May 2023, 08:02:21

Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

Have you also considered adding split backspace onto the solder pcb at least?

the CN GB shows split backspace now

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: mr_foggy on Wed, 24 May 2023, 02:39:31

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Mon, 22 May 2023, 08:02:21

Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

thanks for being the best project runner around atm

+1 carrying case extra

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: ClickClack.io on Wed, 24 May 2023, 03:07:31

Quote from: mr_foggy on Wed, 24 May 2023, 02:39:31

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Mon, 22 May 2023, 08:02:21

Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

thanks for being the best project runner around atm

+1 carrying case extra

Quote from: origintypes on Tue, 23 May 2023, 04:10:46

It would be great if include a carrying case on the kit. Anyway, I'm in ;D

Quote from: Magnificent Bureaucrat on Tue, 23 May 2023, 19:45:51

Judging from the China buy on ZF it looks like carry cases are indeed a thing

Quote from: phatmasterq on Tue, 23 May 2023, 19:21:37

give me carry case or give me death. (as an option even)

Yes, there will be carrying case in the package! Also will have Equalz V3 stabilizer and USB-Type C cable.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: ClickClack.io on Wed, 24 May 2023, 03:23:53

Quote from: azee on Sat, 20 May 2023, 14:54:57

Please consider supporting split backspace on at least one of your PCBs. If it was up to me I think wired solderable PCB should have this option.

Since this is an IC thread and not a GB one, I hope it’s possible to make such adjustments or at least create an add-on PCB with this option  :rolleyes:

Otherwise it looks like a real banger!  :thumb:

Quote from: Rhienfo on Tue, 23 May 2023, 00:52:30

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Mon, 22 May 2023, 08:02:21

Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

Have you also considered adding split backspace onto the solder pcb at least?

Quote from: kylekwong1 on Sat, 20 May 2023, 16:55:01

Other than the lack of split bs, it looks pretty solid

Please consider adding split bs support to at least the solder PCB

Add split backspace support both hotswap and soldered PCB. Update in the post.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: Leszy on Wed, 24 May 2023, 04:07:39

I am really thankful for all the changes you include based on the feedback. Even though I don't really care for split bs or carrying case, non-flex PCB is reason enough to try my best to get my hands on this board.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: giuliano.cz on Wed, 24 May 2023, 08:17:04

I seriously admire how you're running this IC, hopefully we can see either an Alice or 60% from you, I'd definitely buy one of those myself.
Best of luck with the IC and hoping you have a great GB, you're checking all the marks for now :thumb:

EDIT: After taking into account the price point and everything that's included, I may end up getting one  ;D
Please consider adding Latamkeys as a regional vendor for South America, there's plenty of people interested in this project  ;)

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: fuster on Wed, 24 May 2023, 12:24:32

I made an account just to make this comment - please for the love of god consider adding Burgundy or Wine on case colors, I've been wanting to have one of those for a long time and I really like this layout and design.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: Adelscott on Wed, 24 May 2023, 12:51:58

I think I saw a split left shift on the previous hotswap pcb layout. It was a mistake ? Well I'm going to stay on solder as usual :D

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: Sieglinde on Wed, 24 May 2023, 16:34:10

I checked out the page on Zfrontier, are all those colorways going to be in the GB or just some?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: VXQN on Thu, 25 May 2023, 03:13:15

Am I blind or is the angle of the board not mentioned here? Also, I'm curious about this wireless PCB, is it possible to customise the keymap, like with QMK?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: Ashen_21 on Thu, 25 May 2023, 06:46:41

Definitely keen on this board, looks super nice. Agree with some other people in this thread that would prefer a PCB with no flex cuts.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: zhol on Thu, 25 May 2023, 12:28:35

love seeing that non-flex cut PCB and adding split backspace support were addressed so quickly. if we also get access to firmware source for the wired PCBs and a plate file after GB, this is a no-brainer buy for me.
any hint on which MCU will be used for the wired PCBs? I didn't see anything from the zfrontier IC.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: Extra-Cwispy on Thu, 25 May 2023, 20:06:33

I'm personally not into FRL-TKLs, but this design and price are just too good. Will definitely be keeping an eye on this one. GLWIC!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | EU Vendor Confirmed
Post by: origintypes on Fri, 26 May 2023, 06:25:15

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 24 May 2023, 03:07:31

Quote from: mr_foggy on Wed, 24 May 2023, 02:39:31

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Mon, 22 May 2023, 08:02:21

Thank you for your valuable suggestion, we will add the option of uncut PCB in GB. You can choose the one you prefer.

thanks for being the best project runner around atm

+1 carrying case extra

Quote from: origintypes on Tue, 23 May 2023, 04:10:46

It would be great if include a carrying case on the kit. Anyway, I'm in ;D

Quote from: Magnificent Bureaucrat on Tue, 23 May 2023, 19:45:51

Judging from the China buy on ZF it looks like carry cases are indeed a thing

Quote from: phatmasterq on Tue, 23 May 2023, 19:21:37

give me carry case or give me death. (as an option even)

Yes, there will be carrying case in the package! Also will have Equalz V3 stabilizer and USB-Type C cable.

What a fantastic offer!  :cool:

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: hzh0525 on Fri, 26 May 2023, 14:12:21

What a low price!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: mfractl on Fri, 26 May 2023, 16:13:43

Looks like an insta-buy to me.  I've always wanted an FRL-TKL, and was pretty much shocked when I saw how low the estimated prices were.  Granted, it doesn't have an ultra-complex design style that would substantially drive up the price, but it's still great looking and, obviously, a lot of thought and planning has gone into characteristics that matter.  Frankly, I'd rather it have a fairly straightforward style, be well thought-out, and be affordable, than pay twice as much for something that looks a little more complex and doesn't necessarily sound great, or feel great, or have a well-thought-out assembly.

I have set of PBTFans Purpurite, and I've been wondering what keyboard I would end up putting it on.  That dark blue-purple colored case is pretty sweet, and it looks like it was made for Purpurite.  Not to mention that the keyboard not costing much more than the keyset really emphasizes how much we overpay for little bits of plastic.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: DirtyGingy on Sat, 27 May 2023, 00:23:43

I don't see anything about the plate options. What materials are planned and what does it look like?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: SpookyGC on Sat, 27 May 2023, 08:06:58

Looks amazing! Instant buy for me! Love seeing less common layouts and I love how much feedback you are taking from the community.

Would love to see a bunch of plate options, preferably POM, and I would love to see a Canadian vendor,  preferably Shockport!

Hopefully if this GB goes well you would consider doing a FRL 1800 in the same style!

Good luck with all!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: J0hnojoheneczko on Sat, 27 May 2023, 15:03:16

nice

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: ClickClack.io on Sat, 27 May 2023, 20:14:11

Quote from: DirtyGingy on Sat, 27 May 2023, 00:23:43

I don't see anything about the plate options. What materials are planned and what does it look like?

Will have Alu, FR4 and PC.

Quote from: VXQN on Thu, 25 May 2023, 03:13:15

Am I blind or is the angle of the board not mentioned here? Also, I'm curious about this wireless PCB, is it possible to customise the keymap, like with QMK?

The typing angle is 7°, about the wireless PCB, we will give more details later.

Quote from: Sieglinde on Wed, 24 May 2023, 16:34:10

I checked out the page on Zfrontier, are all those colorways going to be in the GB or just some?

Yes, all those colorways will be included in the GB.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: aleyans on Mon, 29 May 2023, 23:12:48

Nice! This keyboard is nuts for the price. I'm really looking forward to it.
Please consider adding LatamKeys as a South America regional vendor, as another user said, there are a lot of people in here that are interested in the project.
Thanks!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: keybay.tech on Tue, 30 May 2023, 01:09:59

Budget kit, great design

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: AndyTheNoqui on Tue, 30 May 2023, 08:25:04

This would be an insta buy for me! I would  love to see it on LatamKeys vendor for south america

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: phinix on Tue, 30 May 2023, 18:13:24

Please add UK vendor.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: herfalerf on Tue, 30 May 2023, 22:24:02

For the money I think that this is a really nice kit and I will likely pick one up.  That being said I wish it used normal screws to hold itself together rather than goofy clips.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: phinix on Wed, 31 May 2023, 02:25:16

Quote from: herfalerf on Tue, 30 May 2023, 22:24:02

For the money I think that this is a really nice kit and I will likely pick one up.  That being said I wish it used normal screws to hold itself together rather than goofy clips.

Yeah, I would love to buy one, but I'm worried about those ball clips - will they rattle? I mean they might not be entirely tight, you could feel lose after assembly?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: ClickClack.io on Wed, 31 May 2023, 05:10:23

Quote from: AndyTheNoqui on Tue, 30 May 2023, 08:25:04

This would be an insta buy for me! I would  love to see it on LatamKeys vendor for south america

Quote from: aleyans on Mon, 29 May 2023, 23:12:48

Nice! This keyboard is nuts for the price. I'm really looking forward to it.
Please consider adding LatamKeys as a South America regional vendor, as another user said, there are a lot of people in here that are interested in the project.
Thanks!

TKD considered and said yes! LatamKeys will be a South America regional vendor.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: giuliano.cz on Wed, 31 May 2023, 06:27:33

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 31 May 2023, 05:10:23

TKD considered and said yes! LatamKeys will be a South America regional vendor.

Wallet crying right now, but thanks! Definitely adding a Cycle7 to my collection now  :D

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: Leszy on Wed, 31 May 2023, 06:34:09

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 31 May 2023, 05:10:23

Quote from: AndyTheNoqui on Tue, 30 May 2023, 08:25:04

This would be an insta buy for me! I would  love to see it on LatamKeys vendor for south america

Quote from: aleyans on Mon, 29 May 2023, 23:12:48

Nice! This keyboard is nuts for the price. I'm really looking forward to it.
Please consider adding LatamKeys as a South America regional vendor, as another user said, there are a lot of people in here that are interested in the project.
Thanks!

TKD considered and said yes! LatamKeys will be a South America regional vendor.

I feel like I am watching a thought experiment showing what Interest Checks are really about and how to make them work.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: Jho on Wed, 31 May 2023, 17:45:04

This might be hard to pass up with that price.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: salmosubi on Wed, 31 May 2023, 21:24:58

Hope there will be a Canada vendor

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added S.A. vendor and split backspace to Layouts
Post by: Boyten8 on Fri, 02 June 2023, 20:36:09

I'll definite chorb (buy) this one  :cool:

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added S.A. vendor and split backspace to Layouts
Post by: HealthyMental on Mon, 05 June 2023, 00:15:47

Definitely picking this up as long as the light blue color is offered.  :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Add split backspace to Layouts
Post by: SpookyGC on Tue, 06 June 2023, 10:34:58

Quote from: salmosubi on Wed, 31 May 2023, 21:24:58

Hope there will be a Canada vendor

Agreed! Would love to see a Canadian vendor! (Preferably Shockport!)

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added S.A. vendor and split backspace to Layouts
Post by: ppatches24 on Tue, 06 June 2023, 16:02:06

A starry night colorway - Black with micro sparkles would be INSANE

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: ClickClack.io on Sat, 10 June 2023, 22:02:07

Hi everyone,

Updated vendor for UK - Prototypist and all colorway pictures. Enjoy!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: fairypenguin on Sat, 10 June 2023, 23:20:44

Holy smokes, what a steal

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: LOOX on Sun, 11 June 2023, 23:17:44

Hello, sorry I don't speak English and I'm using Google Translate. I would like to buy one of these beautiful keyboards. Is there a date for purchasing them in Europe ?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: ravenousrhino on Wed, 14 June 2023, 05:33:43

If I get a Fog one I'm going to get GMK Rainy day somehow

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: phinix on Wed, 14 June 2023, 07:28:16

When you close the top cover, is there any wobble or movement between both - bottom and top part?
I wonder if that magnet holds it properly.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: ClickClack.io on Wed, 14 June 2023, 19:48:04

Quote from: LOOX on Sun, 11 June 2023, 23:17:44

Hello, sorry I don't speak English and I'm using Google Translate. I would like to buy one of these beautiful keyboards. Is there a date for purchasing them in Europe ?

Hi, Thank you. Eloquentclicks is the EU Vendor, you can purchase from them.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: Stollz on Fri, 16 June 2023, 04:30:07

Quote from: phinix on Wed, 14 June 2023, 07:28:16

When you close the top cover, is there any wobble or movement between both - bottom and top part?
I wonder if that magnet holds it properly.

Those are tunable by screws on the side, they are not magnetic afaik.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: LOOX on Fri, 16 June 2023, 07:33:30

Quote from: Stollz on Fri, 16 June 2023, 04:30:07

Quote from: phinix on Wed, 14 June 2023, 07:28:16

When you close the top cover, is there any wobble or movement between both - bottom and top part?
I wonder if that magnet holds it properly.

Those are tunable by screws on the side, they are not magnetic afaik.

"Yes, I know it's at eloquentclicks, but from what date? They say that the GB is not open yet. I would like to know from when we can place an order."

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: LOOX on Fri, 16 June 2023, 07:35:20

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 14 June 2023, 19:48:04

Quote from: LOOX on Sun, 11 June 2023, 23:17:44

Hello, sorry I don't speak English and I'm using Google Translate. I would like to buy one of these beautiful keyboards. Is there a date for purchasing them in Europe ?

Hi, Thank you. Eloquentclicks is the EU Vendor, you can purchase from them.

"Yes, I know it's at eloquentclicks, but from what date? They say that the GB is not open yet. I would like to know from when we can place an order."

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: ClickClack.io on Fri, 16 June 2023, 08:25:21

Quote from: LOOX on Fri, 16 June 2023, 07:35:20

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 14 June 2023, 19:48:04

Quote from: LOOX on Sun, 11 June 2023, 23:17:44

Hello, sorry I don't speak English and I'm using Google Translate. I would like to buy one of these beautiful keyboards. Is there a date for purchasing them in Europe ?

Hi, Thank you. Eloquentclicks is the EU Vendor, you can purchase from them.

"Yes, I know it's at eloquentclicks, but from what date? They say that the GB is not open yet. I would like to know from when we can place an order."

Sorry for the misunderstanding, the GB is estimated to start at July 1st. It's unlimited, you will have enough time to place the order.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: CONIN on Sat, 17 June 2023, 02:43:07

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Fri, 16 June 2023, 08:25:21

...he GB is estimated to start at July 1st. It's unlimited...

Nice!, perfectly timed for my birthday.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: conternecticus on Wed, 28 June 2023, 00:36:47

Is the non flex cut PCB available in tri-mode hotswap? Or only wired hotswap?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: ClickClack.io on Wed, 28 June 2023, 09:39:28

Sorry, everyone. The GB date will be delayed to mid or late July.

The GB of the Cycle7 is going to be delayed for a few weeks due to the great challenge of logistics to do all the marketing outside of China expected for this keyboard, during the coming weeks you will start to see a lot of content about this keyboard.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: HubertThemad on Wed, 28 June 2023, 09:58:40

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 28 June 2023, 09:39:28

Sorry, everyone. The GB date will be delayed to mid or late July.

The GB of the Cycle7 is going to be delayed for a few weeks due to the great challenge of logistics to do all the marketing outside of China expected for this keyboard, during the coming weeks you will start to see a lot of content about this keyboard.

No apology needed. Take your time, get initial impressions/thoughts from the reviewers, and make any adjustments if needed. Personally, I'd rather have a fantastic product and wait a bit longer than have a rushed product that could've been improved!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: J0hnojoheneczko on Wed, 28 June 2023, 14:00:00

nice keyboard, price is intresting

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: HungerMechanic on Wed, 28 June 2023, 19:33:07

I was going to wait for Wuque Studio to release an Aurora in a colour I like, but this is incredibly tempting...

Gasket, FRL, PC plate option, included decent stabilizers.

Could you maybe show Lunar, Fog, and Rock close to one another so I can get a better sense of the colours?

Also, is Lunar the silver one? I like that the good shades of silver and blue are available. Is Reef really that bright?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | Added UK vendor and final colorways
Post by: ravenousrhino on Thu, 29 June 2023, 00:39:21

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Wed, 28 June 2023, 09:39:28

Sorry, everyone. The GB date will be delayed to mid or late July.

The GB of the Cycle7 is going to be delayed for a few weeks due to the great challenge of logistics to do all the marketing outside of China expected for this keyboard, during the coming weeks you will start to see a lot of content about this keyboard.

All good. I was going to wait for content creator reviews anyway before jumping on the wagon.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Wed, 05 July 2023, 00:38:01

no support for caps lock led on final version of pcb?  :'(

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: NSMN on Wed, 05 July 2023, 06:40:40

This keeb makes no sense for the price, is just too good to be real

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: Kaguya on Thu, 06 July 2023, 09:48:10

No POM Plate im so sad  :-[

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: ClickClack.io on Fri, 07 July 2023, 09:21:47

Quote from: HungerMechanic on Wed, 28 June 2023, 19:33:07

I was going to wait for Wuque Studio to release an Aurora in a colour I like, but this is incredibly tempting...

Gasket, FRL, PC plate option, included decent stabilizers.

Could you maybe show Lunar, Fog, and Rock close to one another so I can get a better sense of the colours?

Also, is Lunar the silver one? I like that the good shades of silver and blue are available. Is Reef really that bright?

Yes, Lunar is the silver one. Every color you are interested in will be reviewed by creators.

Quote from: twitchytheinsideman on Wed, 05 July 2023, 00:38:01

no support for caps lock led on final version of pcb?  :'(

We are sorry, but the indicator light above the arrow keys has the same function as the capslock led. :D

Quote from: conternecticus on Wed, 28 June 2023, 00:36:47

Is the non flex cut PCB available in tri-mode hotswap? Or only wired hotswap?

Sorry, the non flex cut PCB is only available in wired soldered PCB. But you can try TKD's design of PCB-cut Plug.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: Jesher on Sun, 09 July 2023, 20:31:18

Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: ClickClack.io on Mon, 10 July 2023, 00:36:39

Quote from: Jesher on Sun, 09 July 2023, 20:31:18

Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

The color looks different from different angles and lights, we took some videos of the real to show these colors from different angles. For your reference.
Void Elf (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/89125154526e4b63842436be5f81d249.mp4)
Jasper (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/8c0e863028864c49a7b66750c5d080bc.mp4)
Fog and Sky (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/835f0f8b46f3404cba640a42fd392ad7.mp4)
Silver and Cream (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/b357185a41c046188371a1b7b58d3212.mp4)

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: conternecticus on Mon, 10 July 2023, 11:34:42

Quote from: Jesher on Sun, 09 July 2023, 20:31:18

Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

Same, I was disappointed to see the purple turned out a lot more vibrant compared to the photos taken on the IC. I have another color in mind and will probably go with that, board is still has good value.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: Sieglinde on Mon, 10 July 2023, 17:46:36

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Mon, 10 July 2023, 00:36:39

Quote from: Jesher on Sun, 09 July 2023, 20:31:18

Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

The color looks different from different angles and lights, we took some videos of the real to show these colors from different angles. For your reference.
Void Elf (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/89125154526e4b63842436be5f81d249.mp4)
Jasper (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/8c0e863028864c49a7b66750c5d080bc.mp4)
Fog and Sky (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/835f0f8b46f3404cba640a42fd392ad7.mp4)
Silver and Cream (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/b357185a41c046188371a1b7b58d3212.mp4)

Do you have a video for the "Rock" color?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: twitchytheinsideman on Mon, 10 July 2023, 18:59:21

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Fri, 07 July 2023, 09:21:47

Quote from: twitchytheinsideman on Wed, 05 July 2023, 00:38:01

no support for caps lock led on final version of pcb?  :'(

We are sorry, but the indicator light above the arrow keys has the same function as the capslock led. :D

Unfortunate. Caps Lock indicator LED solder spot would have been the cherry on top, so I could mount my sets with windowed Caps Lock.
Otherwise, I am still very excited about this board. Price is just unbeatable  ;D

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start date delay to mid or late July
Post by: ClickClack.io on Wed, 12 July 2023, 08:37:47

Quote from: Sieglinde on Mon, 10 July 2023, 17:46:36

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Mon, 10 July 2023, 00:36:39

Quote from: Jesher on Sun, 09 July 2023, 20:31:18

Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

The color looks different from different angles and lights, we took some videos of the real to show these colors from different angles. For your reference.
Void Elf (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/89125154526e4b63842436be5f81d249.mp4)
Jasper (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/8c0e863028864c49a7b66750c5d080bc.mp4)
Fog and Sky (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/835f0f8b46f3404cba640a42fd392ad7.mp4)
Silver and Cream (https://cdn.shopify.com/videos/c/o/v/b357185a41c046188371a1b7b58d3212.mp4)

Do you have a video for the "Rock" color?

This is Tofu's video, the color is Rock.

Quote from: conternecticus on Mon, 10 July 2023, 11:34:42

Quote from: Jesher on Sun, 09 July 2023, 20:31:18

Just saw LightningXI's build for this and I'm kinda disappointed the real life Void Elf is so different from the IC. The darker purple in the IC really attracted me because it's a shade of purple that's not often seen. I guess I might get another colour although I am a little worried that all the colours will turn out different from what we see here.

Edit: Got a response on Discord that photos of the actual colours will be shown as they come in, thanks!

Same, I was disappointed to see the purple turned out a lot more vibrant compared to the photos taken on the IC. I have another color in mind and will probably go with that, board is still has good value.

Unfortunately, void elf did not satisfy you, but fortunately you have another choice.

Quote from: twitchytheinsideman on Mon, 10 July 2023, 18:59:21

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Fri, 07 July 2023, 09:21:47

Quote from: twitchytheinsideman on Wed, 05 July 2023, 00:38:01

no support for caps lock led on final version of pcb?  :'(

We are sorry, but the indicator light above the arrow keys has the same function as the capslock led. :D

Unfortunate. Caps Lock indicator LED solder spot would have been the cherry on top, so I could mount my sets with windowed Caps Lock.
Otherwise, I am still very excited about this board. Price is just unbeatable  ;D

I see.  :( 
You will be more excited about its quality at this price. :D

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
Post by: ppatches24 on Wed, 12 July 2023, 12:06:39

Just saw the video of the void elf and I know its been said so nothing to add of value but I am also bummed that the Void elf is more Plum Elf vs VOID elf. That dark rich plum color was really attractive and I was expecting something like that. The render is for sure not at all the color of the board. Not even close.

Oh well. I'll still pick one up or another color, just disappointing.

Maybe black or silver!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
Post by: A.Lotty on Wed, 12 July 2023, 15:42:54

Lovely board and colorways, any chance you guys got smaller layout with these color options in the future?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
Post by: HubertThemad on Fri, 14 July 2023, 14:08:33

Possibly a stupid question, and no matter what, I'm grabbing a unit.

Has the ball-catch mechanism been stress tested with detaching and re-attaching the top case to the bottom case multiple times? And if so, was there a number where it started to show wear and tear?

Not like I'm going to be rebuilding 100s of times, but I just wanted to throw that out there out of curiosity.

GLWGB, can't wait to grab mine next week!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
Post by: SammyJim on Fri, 14 July 2023, 15:36:56

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Sat, 20 May 2023, 11:14:42

Wireless

We have contracted a hardware development company in the peripheral industry. They have customized a triple-mode firmware solution and dedicated driver for Cycle7. In preliminary testing, the latency of Bluetooth and 2.4G reached a level that surprised us. It's equipped with two 2200mAh batteries to ensure battery life in wireless mode.

Sorry if this was already asked/answered, but does this custom firmware allow for key mapping, as the wireless version will not ve VIA-compatible? Very excited for this board!

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
Post by: Leviatan on Sat, 15 July 2023, 00:48:57

Would this come with 1000HZ for wired?

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
Post by: ClickClack.io on Sun, 16 July 2023, 06:51:35

Quote from: A.Lotty on Wed, 12 July 2023, 15:42:54

Lovely board and colorways, any chance you guys got smaller layout with these color options in the future?

You will see other layouts in the future, but the colors are TBD.

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
Post by: involuntarysoul on Sun, 16 July 2023, 21:02:10

Quote from: ClickClack.io on Sun, 16 July 2023, 06:51:35

You will see other layouts in the future, but the colors are TBD.

WKL 60% please

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
Post by: ppatches24 on Sun, 16 July 2023, 22:42:20

Cycle 65%! <3

Title: Re: [IC] TKD Cycle7 (70%/FRL-TKL) | GB start at 21st July
Post by: phinix on Mon, 17 July 2023, 02:25:07

(https://i.imgur.com/qbFy4JY.jpg)

Which weight color is this shiny one?
Mirror PVD prism?