[GB] Model OLED | A Genuine Curve Keyboard | Jan 12 to Feb 11 2024

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Model OLED
An IBM Model M inspired, genuine curve ergonomic keyboard

Group Buy Time: 2024.1.12 ~ 2024.2.11
Estimated Shipping Time: 3 to 4 months after 2024.2.15

Intro

Inspired by the king of keyboards - IBM Model M. A design we wanted to remake into a mechanical keyboard the most.

The Curve

Brings you a wonderful typing experience - not just a look.

Retro OLED Pushbutton

A fun component to replace the original IBM badge area. Not only shows your custom images but also an extra programmable F13 key.

Solenoid

Decorates your retro vibe.

Renders
(bottom case engraving & rubber feet change)(final version)

Prototype Photos
full album here

Prices

‧ Full Industrial Coated Case: 450 USD
‧ Industrial Coated Top Case + Chromium Plated Bottom Case: 470 USD

Colors

‧ Industrial Grey
‧ Vintage Beige
‧ Chromium Plated Bottom Case (option)

Versions

‧ TKL
‧ WKL


PCB Features



．Designed by ekow@KeeBoyzLAB
．1.2mm thickness
．USB C interface
．Hotswappable
．QMK firmware, VIA supported
．TKL/WKL layout supported
．F13 OLED pushbottm. Programmable. Image(jpg, png, gif...) switching supported.
．Solenoid

Case Features

．6061 aluminum case
．High quality industrial coating
．Chromium plated bottom case
．Curved anodized silver aluminum switch plate
．Ergonomic curve design as IBM Model M


Vendors

US - NovelKeys_
CA - ashkeebs
KR - Swagkeys
EU - Candykeys
UK - Proto[Typist]
OCE - Daily Clack
VN - The Keebs Store
SEA - qwertyqop
Global - Play Keyboard

Build Streams & Youtube Review

2023.12.24 mechmerlin(finished)
2024.1.8 Alexotos(finished)
2024.1.14 Taeha Types

DBOKEY review


Play Keyboard Links

Global Store
Taiwan Store
Discord
Instagram

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Reserved.

[Adelscott]

Where ISO?

[HugoChowsky]

The starting GB date is wrong in the title of the post

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Where ISO?

Sadly it's not supported in this curve design.

The starting GB date is wrong in the title of the post

Thanks for pointing it out. We've corrected it.

[Adelscott]

Where ISO?

Sadly it's not supported in this curve design.

you're right, I use all my 60% or 65% with split left shift + ANSI Enter (don't blame me, I like my split backspace), I didn't think about the big ISO Enter

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Last couple of days to grab this fun keyboard