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Off Topic / Re: We's prolly spad00dled..
« Last post by tp4tissue on Sun, 08 March 2026, 20:04:32 »
Seriously, this is probably how it went down.

Some1 typed,  how to take over the middle east into their llama @ home model, and it said, just kill them bro, trust me.

Then they typed into the wiibeeree, write a plausible military plan to accomplish, just kill them bro, clicks the THINKING mode button.


The model was writing the plan half way, 2 minutes in, the dude got impatient, and clicked Answer Immediately.

Followed by, what stonks to buy?


ANNNNND here we are.


Damn idiots lost us all them spacers.

What's left of our PERCEIVED Hegemony has a 99.9:1  chance of ending in oh..... 2 more weeks. 
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Interest Checks / [IC] Sonic170 V2 | 10% Macro + 65%
« Last post by ClickClack.io on Sun, 08 March 2026, 19:11:08 »
Fill the Interest Check!




SONIC170 V2
Interest Check


Hello everyone, here I will present the Interest-Check for SONIC170 V2.
Back in 2023, we introduced SONIC170 to you, and the group buy was very successful. SONIC170 has become one of the favorite keyboards for many keyboard fans.
Three years after the end of the SONIC170 group buy, we are about to bring out its updated version, which is also the last group buy for SONIC170.
To optimize the installation of SONIC170 V2, improve the feel and sound, we made significant changes. Please read the following information if you like.


Index


Design
Lighting Module
Structure
Specifications and Layout
Kit Includes
Colors
Follow the development


Design

Front







The overall design continues from SONIC V1. The slightly wider right bar and the left Macro keys create visual balance and house the EC11 knob.
We have also prepared a version without the cross-shaped strips, so that you can choose it if you hate the cross-shaped look.




Side



The biggest visual change from V1 is the curved side transition. The side and bottom are connected with dual curves. This makes the keyboard easier to lift and adds more depth to the profile.

Bottom & Rear



Bottom: Less is more. The bottom keeps a minimalist design language. We avoided extra lines and patterns to maintain harmony. The bottom logo uses a PVD finish.

Rear: The USB port has been moved to the right side. It aligns with the backspace key. This makes it easier to connect multiple small PCBs with pogo-pins. It also better showcases custom coiled cables on the desk.







Lighting Module








A matrix of 149 LEDs forms the lighting system. Each LED can be turned on or off individually in VIA to create custom patterns. Due to controller memory limits, it supports saving up to 5 custom patterns and 3 built-in patterns. You can switch between them using shortcuts.

The light board and macro board use pogo pin connections. You can remove or reposition the lighting module without replacing the macro PCB. Additional lighting modules can be purchased; you can install two modules for different combinations.

Right Light Bar: The right light bar and Caps Lock indicator now use side-facing LEDs. This solves the issue of visible LED beads at low brightness and harsh glare at high brightness. The light PCB board is connected using pogo pins, reducing installation difficulty by removing the need for FFC cables during assembly.





Structure






Leaf-Spring Gasket
The SONIC170 V2 uses extended plate arms to reduce resonance. A wall-like frame design separates the plate arms from the inner cavity, reducing contact between the top and bottom shell. The brass mid-frame also helps reduce hollow sound and case resonance. The kit includes silicone gaskets in three hardness levels to match different inner setups.

Inner Structure
A brass mid-frame and brass internal weight reduce internal resonance. Even without foam, the keyboard delivers a solid sound and feel. The kit includes a Poron foam pack as standard which you can mix and match freely.

Connection Method
The SONIC170 V2 uses multiple pogo pins and magnetic connectors to reduce assembly difficulty. These parts come pre-installed from the factory. During assembly, you only need to connect one FFC between the main PCB and the macro board.





Specifications


General Specs

•   Layout: 10% Macro + 65%
•   Mounting: Leaf-spring gasket
•   Typing Angle: 7°
•   Front Height: 17.7mm
•   EKH: 22.4mm
•   Dimensions: 371 Χ 107.8 Χ 30.7mm
•   Material: Aluminum / Brass
•   Weight: 1.6kg (kit) / approx. 2.1kg built

PCB & Layout

•   Main PCB: 1.6mm hot-swap (fixed layout) or 1.6mm soldered (multi-layout)
•   Hot-swap: Supports fixed layout and stepped Caps Lock
•   Solder: Supports 7U spacebar and ISO enter
•   Macro Section: Hot-swap only for easy lighting module installation


Hot-swap:



Solder:



Colors


Available Colors:

Silver



Celadon



White



Ice Blue



Rose Gold



Lilac



Gray



Blueish purple



Black



Bottom Case Options:
Same color as top, E-white, Silver.

PVD Bottom Logo Options:
PVD Silver, PVD Black.

Kit Includes


•   Shell (6063 aluminum top and bottom / brass weight / brass mid-frame)
•   Wired 1.6mm PCB (QMK with VIA support)
•   Plate (color-matched aluminum; e-white version with silver plate)
•   Foam kit (3mm Poron case foam / 0.5mm IXPE switch pad)
•   Gasket (Three different hardness levels)
•   Screws and feet
•   Manual
•   Full PCBA set (Type-C daughterboard / adapter / knob / light / macro / magnetic connector boards)
•   Keyboard case & Packaging box


Pictures






Follow the Development

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Also join Keynex.Studio’s Discord Channel for regular updates about this project:



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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: [GB] BOCC GB (Ended) - In Production
« Last post by meowoofun on Sun, 08 March 2026, 18:37:37 »
Does anyone here have a copy of the json file for the Bocc keyboard?

EDIT: Figured it out. I had to compile through QMK configurator under "dztech/bocc", use the preferred layout, compile the hex and then flash with QMK toolbox.
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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: [GB] NP-R - Numpad Retro. GB LIVE - HOTSWAP ADDED
« Last post by Bagri on Sun, 08 March 2026, 18:04:55 »
Build stream by Jae at Prototypist:

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2717377288
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] MTNU Dasher
« Last post by tavapataor on Sun, 08 March 2026, 17:45:58 »
Quote from: utoy on Sun, 08 March 2026, 14:56:43
This will run and ship before Season 3 comes out. GLWIC!!

Obligatory addition to list of things we will get before GTA VI
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Group Buys and Preorders / [GB] DCS Solar Green 03/09 - 03/23/2026
« Last post by Patty on Sun, 08 March 2026, 17:09:26 »
DCS Solar Green



GB starts March 9th and ends on March 23rd
Estimated delivery is Q3 2026
:p

Inspo
I love Solarized Dark, I love green
I thought it'd be cool if we had more green stuff ;D

Specs
Manufacturer: SP
Material: ABS (Doubleshot)
Profile: DCS
Kits: 12

Colors
More
Stock SP ABS colors



Kitting







More Renders





Vendors
US: Bowl Keyboards
UK: Prototypist
EU: DeltakeyCo
AUS: KeebznCables
SEA: Pantheonkeys
KR: GeonWorks
CN: Typist Club
JP: Yushakobo

Pricing (will vary based on vendor)
KitMOQPriceMOQPrice
Base Kit50$124100$103
Numpad25$4550$30
LED25$2850$17
Macro10$950$6
6.25u25$2850$21
40s15$1950$11
Extra Bars25$1950$12.50
Battleship10$11
VIM10$5
Rizzster Light10$4
Rizzster Dark10$4
R3 Up5$1

Thanks!
More
To Bowl for supporting my silly ideas
To all my vendors for joining in to make this real
To Kaptain Mike and the Keyboard Designers Forum for helping me figure out how to better render the colors
To Melissa from SP who I've bombarded with quote requests
To everyone on Geekhack and all those who responded to the IC, and those who will be joining the group buy!



Also please consider Rizzster :rizz:
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Off Topic / Re: We's prolly spad00dled..
« Last post by tp4tissue on Sun, 08 March 2026, 15:22:42 »
Education now is a real problem.

BEFORE we merely rode upon the Fascade of Absolute Militaristic power. 

So, it was easier to gut education, maintain mostly blue collar workers, what humans we did educate are mindless white collar servants, the Democrat-BLUE-Magas.


We've created so many idiots, that our most basic systems are uncompetitive. Our machines are as overweight and bloated as our citizenry.  40% of our adult population is obese by BMI, 80% of are obese when xray scanned (accounting for bone/muscle/fat mass)


The current brain power comparison, is like having our well dressed fat guy run a race against an Ethiopian.

It's not that our fat guy can't run, he's been taught to run, albeit poorly, he's been over-fed, and given the wrong equipment.


This is pervasive in the entirety of our western human and technical systems.
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] MTNU Dasher
« Last post by utoy on Sun, 08 March 2026, 14:56:43 »
This will run and ship before Season 3 comes out. GLWIC!!
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC]篆Seal TKL - The story of 1 keyboard and 7 systems
« Last post by Rainbow_ on Sun, 08 March 2026, 14:45:20 »
I love all of the options for eccentric switch types but sadly that nav accent ruins the look of this board for me. If there were an option to ditch that, this would be a perfect board for me.
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Off Topic / Re: Gaming PC Parts discussion thread.
« Last post by tp4tissue on Sun, 08 March 2026, 14:00:57 »
If you don't have a pet with hair, all cases are better and more quiet with the side panel off.

Arctic 120mms are very silent, because they move 30% less cfm Per revolution. They're designed that way, because the coolers today are so large that you just won't need more than 50 CFM at the top wouldn't make a difference.

So, pretty much most makers optimize for the 1000rpm range.

The arctic is optimized for 1300rpm range.

In reality though, it's all pretty moot, because you'll be hard pressed to find a LOUD fan at 1000rpm.

The thermalright fans are currently best value, they're optimized for max cfm per revolution. So they're a quite alot louder than the Arctic, but if you match CFM instead of RPM,   they're all about the same.
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