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Offline kevinlim

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[GB] 'Orca' 65% keyboard from Linworks
« on: Mon, 26 August 2024, 01:36:45 »
ORCA by Linworks

Dolphin was a beloved keyboard known for its distinctive curved profile, first introduced in the early 2010s.
We cherished not only its appearance but also the exceptional typing experience offered by its sandwich mount.

Linworks embarked on a journey to create a unique and innovative successor to Dolphin, the Orca.
They explored various design approaches, aiming to maintain the essence of Dolphin while introducing something truly new.

After years of deliberation, we proudly present Orca, the latest addition to the Dolphin keyboard lineup.
Inspired by the legacy of Dolphin, Orca incorporates a bottom-mounting design.
This design choice delivers a lower-pitched sound with a more balanced resonance, offering a distinct typing experience.



Product Specifications:
Layout: 65%
Mounting: Bottom mount
PCB: FAve65H (hotswap, 1.6T, fixed 6.25u), FAve65S (solder, 1.6T, can use 7u)
Typing angle: 7 degrees
Base Kit: Aluminum top and bottom // PC or Aluminum plate // Brass weight (Black coating option available)
Price: USD 330 (Not including PCB)

Color Options:
Top and bottom color: Choose from silver, black, or gray (total of 9 combinations)
Plate: Aluminum (black anodizing)
Weight: Brass coating / black coating (+10 USD)



Exploded View:



Bottom Weight Design:


What’s Included in the base kit:
Aluminum top and bottom housing
Plate (aluminum or PC)
Brass weight (Brass Clear Coated or Black Coated)
Screws and bumpers x 1
Carrying Case



Add-ons:
Additional top: silver, black, gray, green, red → USD 110
Additional plate: aluminum / CF → USD 35, PC/FR4 → USD 30
PCB: FAve65H → USD 60, FAve65S → USD 50
Foam 3-piece set: USD 15 (under plate, bottom, PE foam)

Estimated Schedule:
Pre-order period: Projected on 2024 Sep.
Expected shipping date: 2025 1Q

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Thank you for reading  :thumb:

« Last Edit: Thu, 12 September 2024, 23:50:21 by kevinlim »
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Offline Sissy

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Re: [GB] 'Orca' 65% keyboard from Linworks
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 02 September 2024, 23:27:40 »
Lins curves always great. and price seems really good especially with how expensive stuff is now days.
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Offline eyedrop

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Re: [GB] 'Orca' 65% keyboard from Linworks
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 03 September 2024, 21:08:53 »
When does GB start?
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Offline Akabaka

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Re: [GB] 'Orca' 65% keyboard from Linworks
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 05 September 2024, 01:52:27 »
Oh man count me in for this!

Looking forward
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Offline CONIN

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Re: [GB] 'Orca' 65% keyboard from Linworks
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 24 September 2024, 22:53:46 »
Quote from: eyedrop on Tue, 03 September 2024, 21:08:53
When does GB start?
It's open right now, closes on October 15th.
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Offline QWER|key

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Re: [GB] 'Orca' 65% keyboard from Linworks
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 26 September 2024, 00:35:47 »
Weight says "brass coating".....  assuming it's an aluminum "weight" then?
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Offline maximize

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Re: [GB] 'Orca' 65% keyboard from Linworks
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 29 December 2024, 20:42:50 »
Listing a "kit price" without a PCB included is not a great way to market a keyboard. I mean, that part is kind of crucial to using it.
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