[IC] CNC Aluminum "Minimalist" Styled 65% Wireless Keyboard Kit Interest Check

[JellyD0not]

IC Form: https://forms.gle/Lt7UdYDqR5kfFe7g7


Renders: https://imgur.com/gallery/s0zBRaa

Hi everybody, Derrick here,

I am happy to announce that with our first keyboard, our goal to add to the 65% category is close to completion with our 65% fully CNC Aluminum Keyboard that incorporates quality in a new style.

We offer a keyboard open to all levels with the classic 65% simple and compact feeling while incorporating a dynamic design for a minimalistic but sleek look. With a front fabric for a dynamic change in visual and texture, combined with the smooth case design, it provides a feeling of freedom that our keyboard hopes to provide in sense as well as usage.



1.Composition

Case Angle: 5.0°

Materials: CNC Aluminum 6061 (Clear Anodized and Bead Blasted)

Colors:

-Case: Silver (More to come)

-Fabric: White, blue, red

Mounting method: Gasket-mount (includes layers of sound dampening foam)

Plate: 1.5mm Aluminum Plate

PCB: Wireless Hotswap

Weights (As Potential Addons): PVD Brass or Aluminum

Size: 12.43 x 4.17 x 1.12 inches (31.57 x 10.60 x 2.85 cm); .77 lbs (.352kg)

Layout options: 67 keys with 6.25u spacebar layout



2. Distribution

Working on getting it distributed with a vendor. Method of actual distribution will be determined further down the line aligning with feedback and interest.

Price: $180 (Subject to change +/-)

-Weights as potential Add-ons

PVD Brass

Aluminum



3. Status and Timeline

This is an IC to check general interest in the design and concept thus most details are subject to change. Project phase is still in development and expected to finish in approximately a month with the initiation of a group buy depending on reception. Order completion would be estimated to be around 3 months followed by the development of modular parts to compliment the keyboard based upon its levels of success.



4. Endings

Please leave any comments, feedbacks, suggestions in the comments or fill out our IC form if you have time. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! ^^

[alas]

This is the finest of 2016 design. Whitefox but shiny.

[Mr Chrome]

This seems like a dust magnet with the fabric and the floating keys. Most alu keyboards these days have no visible gap between the bottom of the keycaps and the case so that less dust can get trapped under the keys and it looks more refined overall.

Tbh when I saw the renders I thought the blue strip was glass or acrylic which would be neat for underglow, disappointed that it’s fabric.

[JellyD0not]

This seems like a dust magnet with the fabric and the floating keys. Most alu keyboards these days have no visible gap between the bottom of the keycaps and the case so that less dust can get trapped under the keys and it looks more refined overall.

Tbh when I saw the renders I thought the blue strip was glass or acrylic which would be neat for underglow, disappointed that it’s fabric.

Thanks for the input, dust would seem to be an inconvenience; we'll keep this in mind as we edit the design.

[JellyD0not]

Update:
Price range is likely to lower from the results we received in the interest checks. We are also working towards shifting to using a vendor for distribution now for added buyer security. Please really consider doing the Interest check if you haven't yet as the feedback really helps us figure out what changes need to be made.

[JellyD0not]

Update: We are working to shift the board from a USB-C connected keyboard to wireless keyboard now as it aligns with our overall concept of aesthetic simplicity more.