[IC] Kousa TKL - An ortho TKL (h88c form) pcb using ergodox keycaps

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Kousa Tenkeyless
It's basically a TKL Boardwalk.

A hotswap H88-Compact Type-C compatible ortholinear TKL PCB that uses ergodox modifiers. Based on the Boardwalk's split hand layout, with the addition of 6u and split 3u spacebar stabilizer support. F13 and F12 layouts are supported. The F13 location also supports a rotary encoder. The default layout will have 1.5u vertical inner modifiers, but it is possible to convert the center keys to 1u by soldering hotswap sockets. The board is designed to be compatible with H88-C type C boards and the outline of the board was based on zykrah's slime88 pcb. The usb-c port can be broken off and used with a JST connector and daughterboard. The USB-C board uses a RP2040, has kaihl hotswap sockets, esd protection, is powered by QMK, and is VIA supported. It has RGB underglow.
The Kousa TKL pcb is confirmed to fit in KFA Freebird TKL and KBDFans Tiger80 Lite. Of course, you would need a custom plate to fit your case of choice. I have plate files for for the above boards. If you would be interested in buying a plate at the same time as the PCB, please let me know in the IC form.

The PCB supports 7u, 3u-1u-3u, 6u, 3u-3u, 2u, 2u-2u, 2u-2u-2u spacebar layouts.
Due to some overlapping stabilizer holes, screw-in stabs are highly recommended over clip-in.

The name is meant to be read "Kousa Tenkeyless". "Kousaten" (交差点) means intersection or crossing in Japanese. I wanted the name to be a nod to the Boardwalk without using u/shensmobile's naming conventions and Crosswalk seemed pretty close, but then I realized "crossing" in Japanese is "kousaten" and I thought it would call it the Kousa Tenkeyless!

IC Form
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Features

• Kaihl Hotswap
• RP2040
• ESD Protection
• H88-Compact Type-C form factor
• QMK powered, VIA Supported
• Breakaway USB-C
• JST for C3UDB
• F12 and F13 layouts
• RGB Underglow
• Rotary Encoder spot in F13 position

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GB Details
Vendor: Krado Industries
Estimated run window: Late September~October
Estimated delivery Q4 2023 - Q1 2024
Estimated price: $55~$65

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The bottom keyboard pictured is a KBDFans 8xMKII with matching numpad. This is a different PCB, and Kousa TKL PCB will not work in the 8xMKII. I have 4 extra pcbs and FR4 plates if anyone wants.

FAQ
Will you make a solder version? Probably not. I designed it this way because I prefer hotswap. There would have to be overwhelming feedback that people wouldn't buy unless it were solder.
Will you make a 1u center version? If there is enough interest, yes. The board has the footprints for 1u center column keys, so it can be easily manufactured with 1u instead of 1.5u. You could convert is yourself if you are handy with a soldering iron.
Will you be selling plates? Maybe. I have the files for both Freebird TKL and Tiger80 Lite, but I don't know if I want to get into offering a bunch of different materials and layouts.