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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Jahre 65% | Classic Porshe 911 Inspired
« Last post by kenny_25 on Mon, 02 March 2026, 11:54:32 »reserved
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Interest Checks / [IC] Jahre 65% | Classic Porshe 911 Inspired
« Last post by kenny_25 on Mon, 02 March 2026, 11:52:59 »
Overview
Hello everyone, I'm Kenny.
Today I would like to introduce a new project from Grit Works — the Jahre 65%.
This kit takes inspiration from classic Porsche 911 design language while bringing refined elements to a 65% keyboard platform.
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Design Inspiration
The Jahre 65% is inspired by the first three generations of the Porsche 911 (901, 930, 964), models that have stood the test of time and evolution.
Among these, the Porsche 964 Jubiläumsmodell “30 Jahre 911” stands out for its widebody and commemorative details.
The widebody form, badge treatment, and anniversary identity influenced the character of the Jahre — classic, elegant, and timeless.
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Name Meaning
“Jahre” means “year” or “years” in German.
It represents longevity and endurance — qualities we hope this kit will embody.
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Design Concept
The design integrates subtle automotive lines while maintaining a clean, refined, and elegant keyboard silhouette.
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Top Case (Front + Side)
Each side of the top case features a shuttle-shaped curved edge that narrows slightly downward, referencing the subtle widebody stance of the 30 Jahre 911.
A fold line aligned with the bottom case curvature enhances the elegance of the side profile.
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Bottom Case + Nameplate
The bottom case incorporates rear fender tuck lines and hood intake elements into its surface treatment.
A sandblasted black anodized aluminum nameplate is embedded beneath, with flat polishing and secondary anodization highlights.
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Internal Weights
The internal weights reference the rear air intake grille form:
• Large stainless steel weight with RAW multi-line tool paths
• Engraved kit name
• Smaller weight with mirror silver PVD polishing
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Structure
The Jahre 65% uses a silicone gasket mounting system with a Leaf Spring plate design.
The included silicone gaskets are reversible:
• Narrow side down → increased flex and bounce
• Wide side down → firmer and more stable typing feel
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PCB
The 1.6mm black core PCB supports up to 8K Hz polling rate.
Available options:
• Mechanical Hot-swap
• Mechanical Soldered
• Venom 65% Magnetic PCB (compatible)
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Specifications
• Name: Jahre 65%
• Layout: 65%
• Typing Angle: 9°
• Front Height: 17mm
• EKH: 21.73mm
• Mounting: Leaf Spring Gasket
• PCB Options: Hot-swap / Soldered / Magnetic
• Manufacturer: STR
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Color Options
We welcome your feedback regarding potential group buy colors:
Jahre 65% Color Feedback Form
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Current Progress
Production orders have been placed with STR.
Prototype samples are expected in approximately one month.
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Community
Join our Discord for updates and discussion:
Join the Discord Server
See you at Group Buy!
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KeyCon 2026 / Re: KeyCon Ticket Drop! – Next drop on March 14
« Last post by CPTBadAss on Mon, 02 March 2026, 11:47:58 »Round 1 of the tickets sold out fast. The second round will be on March 14th at 8pm CST. Check the OP for more info or the main thread here.
As a reminder:
Sponsorships required for selling, submit here: bit.ly/KC26-sponsor
Makers/vendors planning giveaways, let us know here: bit.ly/KC26-sponsor
Last call for speakers: bit.ly/KC26-speakers
As a reminder:
Sponsorships required for selling, submit here: bit.ly/KC26-sponsor
Makers/vendors planning giveaways, let us know here: bit.ly/KC26-sponsor
Last call for speakers: bit.ly/KC26-speakers
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KeyCon 2026 / Re: KeyCon 2026 Planning - Drop 2 Tickets on March 14 - June 13, 2026 in Chicago!!
« Last post by CPTBadAss on Mon, 02 March 2026, 11:46:22 »The first round of tickets sold out. Round 2 is coming on March 14th at 8pm CST. Please take a look at this thread for more info and set your reminders if you are interested in buying tickets!
As a reminder:
Sponsorships required for selling, submit here: bit.ly/KC26-sponsor
Makers/vendors planning giveaways, let us know here: bit.ly/KC26-sponsor
Last call for speakers: bit.ly/KC26-speakers
As a reminder:
Sponsorships required for selling, submit here: bit.ly/KC26-sponsor
Makers/vendors planning giveaways, let us know here: bit.ly/KC26-sponsor
Last call for speakers: bit.ly/KC26-speakers
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] Hermes - A sleek Numpad/Macropad | GB on March 4th, pricing finalized.
« Last post by shiva1796 on Mon, 02 March 2026, 10:50:26 »Groupbuy date confirmed, pricing finalized.
GB on march 4th
Hermes starts at 140 USD.
GB on march 4th
Hermes starts at 140 USD.
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Off Topic / Re: dey'gon'git'Drumph'dis'tine'o'no?
« Last post by fohat.digs on Mon, 02 March 2026, 09:58:40 »"Someone calling themselves “Magamyman” just made $553,000 placing bets the U.S. would bomb Iran by February 28 and that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei would be out of power.
The first of several bets they made was placed just 71 minutes before the news broke publicly that air strikes had killed him. When this person bought in, the market had the likelihood of this happening at just 17% probability by February 28. Magamyman turned roughly $87,000 into over half a million dollars overnight. Someone else going by the pseudonym "Curseaaaaaaa," made $757,000 betting Khamenei would be out of power by March 31.
Analysis by analytics firm Bubblemaps SA found that six newly-created accounts made a profit of $1 million by correctly betting that the U.S. would strike Iran by February 28. This is all some lucky, well-timed betting.
The bets were placed on Polymarket, which happens to have Don Jr. as an advisory board member. Jr’s venture firm, 1789 Capital, also made a significant “tens of millions of dollars” investment in Polymarket."
The first of several bets they made was placed just 71 minutes before the news broke publicly that air strikes had killed him. When this person bought in, the market had the likelihood of this happening at just 17% probability by February 28. Magamyman turned roughly $87,000 into over half a million dollars overnight. Someone else going by the pseudonym "Curseaaaaaaa," made $757,000 betting Khamenei would be out of power by March 31.
Analysis by analytics firm Bubblemaps SA found that six newly-created accounts made a profit of $1 million by correctly betting that the U.S. would strike Iran by February 28. This is all some lucky, well-timed betting.
The bets were placed on Polymarket, which happens to have Don Jr. as an advisory board member. Jr’s venture firm, 1789 Capital, also made a significant “tens of millions of dollars” investment in Polymarket."
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] PBS-Retro S.M AG
« Last post by tavapataor on Mon, 02 March 2026, 08:43:16 »It’d be dope if there were a way to give unique colors or patterns or whatever to the numpad keys, so that you could use them as a visually alternate numrow (in addition to just having the number legend) or some kind of alert row. It’d give some additional value to the numpad kit while taking advantage of PBS’s uniform profile.
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Announcements/Feedback/Suggestions / Re: Drop appears to be closing eventually - How does that impact GH?
« Last post by rainb1ood on Mon, 02 March 2026, 08:12:38 »Bring back >DEALS<
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Interest Checks / Re: [IC] GMK CYL Snowdrift
« Last post by hyphy on Mon, 02 March 2026, 06:05:09 »100% in!
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Group Buys and Preorders / Re: [GB] NP-R - Numpad Retro. GB 5th march
« Last post by Bagri on Mon, 02 March 2026, 03:49:55 »Any chance of offering a hotswap PCB? I swap out my switches all the time and having solder only is a huge letdown.
Unfortunately we decided not to offer hot swap pcb for this project. There are a few other electrical components so be soldered on top of the switches so you would need a solder iron anyway. Millmax can be an option if you'd like to change switch often and if you're in europe and buying from DKC I know they plan to offer a build service. I'll ask for the other vendors
