[IC] LZ : bold F13 TKL

[LifeZ]

Hi @everyone


LZ : bold F13 TKL

This is made in S.KOREA



◎ proto type (unedited photo)
   https://imgur.com/a/GisGzFs
   https://imgur.com/a/j0oBoO8
◎ underglow leds moving
   https://imgur.com/ij9XMDU
   https://imgur.com/uIeIoAG

◎ Discord : https://discord.gg/JUYP5eFACy


[Layout]
F13 TKL, ANSI & ISO
Winkeyless & Winkey


[Spec.]
◎ Aluminum Top case
◎ PC bottom case
◎ Aluminum weight
◎ 5 deg angled
◎ Switch plate (MX only) - Alu, PC, FR4
  ▷ Switch plate mount : Rubber mount Technology.
      ( https://imgur.com/a/zxG1iSU )
◎ PCB : Ghost T88 (1.6mm, USB-C, Daughter_B/D)

◆ Kit includes
  ▷ 1x Case (Top+Bottom with Alu Weight)
  ▷ 1x Switch plate
  ▷ 1x PCB
  ▷ 1x Daughter_B/D
  ▷ 1x Logo plate
  ▷ 1x Screws, Grommets, Bumpons

◇ Extra parts
  ▷ Switch plate : Alu, PC, FR4(White)
  ▷ PCB
  ▷ PCB Mount Cherry Stabilizer : Winkeyless or Winkey 1kit

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[Color option]
◇ Case
  ▷ Silver
  ▷ Navy
  ▷ Gray
  ▷ Red
  ▷ Rose
  ▷ Gold
   ※ However, one-tone color is possible (may not match 100%)

◇ Switch plate
  ▷ Silver
  ▷ Black
  ▷ Red
  ▷ PC
  ▷ FR4(White)
   colors sample -> https://imgur.com/a/Hj3J143

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[Price]

Keyboard Kit ~ $530 (still sourcing and negotiating)

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[Lysol_]

surprised to see the initial price is lower than the REs TKL tbh.

[ankit]

Does a screw go through the grommet (similar to burger top mount) in the plate or is it held in just by the top and bottom compressing?

[tngpq]

Does a screw go through the grommet (similar to burger top mount) in the plate or is it held in just by the top and bottom compressing?

No screw. The rubber grommets fit into the plate cutouts and inserted into the top housing pin. Then when assembled, the grommets compress between the top and bottom housings.

[Sissy]

I miss the days of underglow and side glow on boards

[wigol2506]

Pictures suggest that there are ledges on the bottom case for the grommets to sit on

[superdoedoe]

could you take any worse pics

[Nonnegaard]

could you take any worse pics

if you've ever been in lz's discord you'd know they definitely can

[lewisflude]

Honestly, this just looks plain fun! I think if you're going to diffuse RGB lighting this is one great way to do it! Good luck with the IC

[Puddsy]

Does a screw go through the grommet (similar to burger top mount) in the plate or is it held in just by the top and bottom compressing?

No screw. The rubber grommets fit into the plate cutouts and inserted into the top housing pin. Then when assembled, the grommets compress between the top and bottom housings.

sort of like frog tadpole? i'm intrigued at least

[macclack]

This looks promising

[pixelpusher]

Will take one in silver please.   

[Riizmaa]

SO GAMER I WANT TO SEE THIS IN NINJAS SETUP WHILE HE IS DESTROYING LITTLE KIDS ON FORTNITE  CRANKING 90s 420 BLAZE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tngpq]

Does a screw go through the grommet (similar to burger top mount) in the plate or is it held in just by the top and bottom compressing?

No screw. The rubber grommets fit into the plate cutouts and inserted into the top housing pin. Then when assembled, the grommets compress between the top and bottom housings.

sort of like frog tadpole? i'm intrigued at least

Not quite like tadpole. Tadpoles replace screws, literally, at least in the W1-AT. LZ's grommets are like rubber gaskets that prevent direct contact between the plate and housings. The pin is for alignment purpose only. At least that's what I felt after two LZ boards with this grommet system. Don't expect any soft typing feel. But they are enjoyable.

[Fraaaan]

Does a screw go through the grommet (similar to burger top mount) in the plate or is it held in just by the top and bottom compressing?

No screw. The rubber grommets fit into the plate cutouts and inserted into the top housing pin. Then when assembled, the grommets compress between the top and bottom housings.

sort of like frog tadpole? i'm intrigued at least

Not quite like tadpole. Tadpoles replace screws, literally, at least in the W1-AT. LZ's grommets are like rubber gaskets that prevent direct contact between the plate and housings. The pin is for alignment purpose only. At least that's what I felt after two LZ boards with this grommet system. Don't expect any soft typing feel. But they are enjoyable.

I wouldn't really compare grommet mount to tadpole mount but I also wouldn't call it top mount either. There's a big misconception that tadpole mount is just top mount but with tadpoles instead of screws. This is not correct. Tadpoles rest on the bottom case which means it's a form of isolated bottom mount.

The reason tadpoles go into the top case is for top-bottom case alignment and easy of assembly.

[tngpq]

Does a screw go through the grommet (similar to burger top mount) in the plate or is it held in just by the top and bottom compressing?

No screw. The rubber grommets fit into the plate cutouts and inserted into the top housing pin. Then when assembled, the grommets compress between the top and bottom housings.

sort of like frog tadpole? i'm intrigued at least

Not quite like tadpole. Tadpoles replace screws, literally, at least in the W1-AT. LZ's grommets are like rubber gaskets that prevent direct contact between the plate and housings. The pin is for alignment purpose only. At least that's what I felt after two LZ boards with this grommet system. Don't expect any soft typing feel. But they are enjoyable.

I wouldn't really compare grommet mount to tadpole mount but I also wouldn't call it top mount either. There's a big misconception that tadpole mount is just top mount but with tadpoles instead of screws. This is not correct. Tadpoles rest on the bottom case which means it's a form of isolated bottom mount.

The reason tadpoles go into the top case is for top-bottom case alignment and easy of assembly.

Yes, you are correct. Tadpoles rest on the bottom housing just like the LZ grommets do. It's been a while since I built the Frog..

[LifeZ]

could you take any worse pics

Don't be fooled by exaggerated photos. HAHA

[LifeZ]

If the plate is attached to the top, it is a top mount, if it is attached to the bottom, it is a bottom mount.
If not, a sandwich?

[NightFox99]

Yes please