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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] SA Ocean Spirit
« Last post by Alexrouber on Fri, 24 April 2026, 18:47:29 »Similar to SA Fluffy Clouds
Yes, I used the same color card BBQ
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Yes, I used the same color card BBQ
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] GMK CYL Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief (NEW KITS)
« Last post by Illidan on Fri, 24 April 2026, 16:17:03 »any updates on this? any chance for this to release
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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: [GB] GMK Ishtar R2
« Last post by dvorcol on Fri, 24 April 2026, 15:33:49 »
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Week 1 numbers are here:
Base - 503
Alphas - 350
Novs - 431
Spaces - 156
Deskmat - 69 (nice)
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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: GMK CYL Centinela Extension Kit
« Last post by dvorcol on Fri, 24 April 2026, 15:05:03 »
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Keyboards / Diatec, known for FILCO keyboards has ceased operations
« Last post by Findecanor on Fri, 24 April 2026, 14:13:31 »https://www.diatec.co.jp/index.html
Translation through Google Translate:
The Filco keyboards, and especially Filco Majestouch and Majestouch TKL had a role in kickstarting the mechanical keyboard hobby.
Back in 2010 when I registered here, it was one of the few widely available contemporary mechanical keyboards you could buy.
It was only available with black, brown or blue Cherry MX switches back then, in a cheap plastic build like most office keyboards of the time. But most other keyboards discussed here back then were vintage models.
Not long after, the keyboard market exploded with many competitors offering less expensive keyboards.
A lot of evolution has happened in the commercial keyboard market since then.
FILCO never kept pace or reduced their price that much, although, in 2023, the did release a split 60%.
Earlier, they have also rebranded keyboards from Strong Man and Ortek. One notable keyboard was a Alps keyboard with colourful keys shaped like a dinosaur: the Filco SMK-8851 Dino Kaijū.
User Bpiphany (previously known as "PrinceValium") had designad replacement innards with programmable controller for the Majestouch TKL: the Phantom. When designing the plates, he also invented cutouts for opening Cherry MX switches from the top without desoldering.
He also made replacement controllers for the Majestouch and a few other keyboards.
I never had a FIlco myself, but I bought a Phantom set that I built a beige retro-case around, and it has stayed my daily driver at home for 10+ years, and also built a 70% from a cut-down Phantom plate.
Translation through Google Translate:
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Notice
Thank you for your continued patronage of Diatec Co., Ltd. and our products.
We apologise for this sudden announcement, but as of April 22, 2026, our company has ceased operations (closed down).
We express our sincere gratitude for your kindness and support over the years.
Diatec Co., Ltd.
The Filco keyboards, and especially Filco Majestouch and Majestouch TKL had a role in kickstarting the mechanical keyboard hobby.
Back in 2010 when I registered here, it was one of the few widely available contemporary mechanical keyboards you could buy.
It was only available with black, brown or blue Cherry MX switches back then, in a cheap plastic build like most office keyboards of the time. But most other keyboards discussed here back then were vintage models.
Not long after, the keyboard market exploded with many competitors offering less expensive keyboards.
A lot of evolution has happened in the commercial keyboard market since then.
FILCO never kept pace or reduced their price that much, although, in 2023, the did release a split 60%.
Earlier, they have also rebranded keyboards from Strong Man and Ortek. One notable keyboard was a Alps keyboard with colourful keys shaped like a dinosaur: the Filco SMK-8851 Dino Kaijū.
User Bpiphany (previously known as "PrinceValium") had designad replacement innards with programmable controller for the Majestouch TKL: the Phantom. When designing the plates, he also invented cutouts for opening Cherry MX switches from the top without desoldering.
He also made replacement controllers for the Majestouch and a few other keyboards.
I never had a FIlco myself, but I bought a Phantom set that I built a beige retro-case around, and it has stayed my daily driver at home for 10+ years, and also built a 70% from a cut-down Phantom plate.
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] GMK Zero Sugar - 4/15 update
« Last post by JSaintS on Fri, 24 April 2026, 13:39:30 »I'll throw my vote in for that as wellAny chance for a blue alpha set matching the mods? I love the blue on white contrast!
If there is enough interest in it, it's a possibility!
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] SA Ocean Spirit
« Last post by willfcc on Fri, 24 April 2026, 13:06:31 »Similar to SA Fluffy Clouds
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Ursus - Symmetrical wkl 65%
« Last post by Xanira on Fri, 24 April 2026, 12:33:31 »Update: Private group buy & PCB design revision
The manufacturing for the CNC parts for the private group buy is completed, and I'm waiting for them to be shipped to me. I've been in a bit of a limbo as my previous contact person resigned, but things are back on track now.
I've decided to migrate the PCB from an ATmega32u4 based design, to an ARM Cortex-M4 based one. I've moved from a 2 layer structure to 4 layers, and added several additional levels of redundancy in terms of protection for the main board. This does mean that PCB will be more expensive, but it will be much more capable, and electrically secure.
The private GB fulfillment will be slightly delayed, as I'm going to have to order a new prototype for this revision of the PCB, and write mostly new firmware for it to work. However I have ordered enough parts for the private group buy PCB's to be made, so there wont be any further delays from having to wait for parts to be shipped after I get new prototype PCB on hand. I expect the private GB fulfillment to be delayed by about 4 weeks due to the aforementioned changes. I would estimate the fulfillment to be sometime mid-late may, after which The public group buy will be scheduled!
The manufacturing for the CNC parts for the private group buy is completed, and I'm waiting for them to be shipped to me. I've been in a bit of a limbo as my previous contact person resigned, but things are back on track now.
I've decided to migrate the PCB from an ATmega32u4 based design, to an ARM Cortex-M4 based one. I've moved from a 2 layer structure to 4 layers, and added several additional levels of redundancy in terms of protection for the main board. This does mean that PCB will be more expensive, but it will be much more capable, and electrically secure.
The private GB fulfillment will be slightly delayed, as I'm going to have to order a new prototype for this revision of the PCB, and write mostly new firmware for it to work. However I have ordered enough parts for the private group buy PCB's to be made, so there wont be any further delays from having to wait for parts to be shipped after I get new prototype PCB on hand. I expect the private GB fulfillment to be delayed by about 4 weeks due to the aforementioned changes. I would estimate the fulfillment to be sometime mid-late may, after which The public group buy will be scheduled!
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] SA Ocean Spirit
« Last post by Piperaceae on Fri, 24 April 2026, 12:04:00 »I'm rooting for this, I'd love to see a new SA set again!
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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: [GB] GMK Ishtar R2
« Last post by HubertThemad on Fri, 24 April 2026, 10:56:35 »GOD DAMN! Well-deserved 