Author Topic: [IC] F100DGATE 100% Keyboard (Read 20985 times)

blackriver · « **Reply #50 on:** Sat, 29 February 2020, 15:22:29 »

Quote from: lush_bunny on Sat, 29 February 2020, 11:47:16

Since 100% are favored by those who want access to ALL THE KEYS, why not populate the right area with a bunch of macro/media keys?

Stay tuned, you might be happy with the v0.2 design

Zeelobby · « **Reply #51 on:** Sat, 29 February 2020, 15:36:59 »

Quote from: blackriver on Sat, 29 February 2020, 15:22:29

Quote from: lush_bunny on Sat, 29 February 2020, 11:47:16
Since 100% are favored by those who want access to ALL THE KEYS, why not populate the right area with a bunch of macro/media keys?

Stay tuned, you might be happy with the v0.2 design

Excited to see it!

hottrout · « **Reply #52 on:** Sun, 01 March 2020, 12:25:56 »

Quote from: blackriver on Fri, 28 February 2020, 19:08:38

4. ISO layout - Yes hottrout this is for you, I agree that this will need an iso layout option, so I will need to work on a plate for that. It might not be in the next render, but it will be part of the final decision.

I am stating now that because of this and unless you go very far away from the initial design (which I like BTW), I will buy this board, as long as I get the chance. I also urge all the ISO people to back this. I agree that it does not need a screen or volume control but your logo would look great in that space and if you were to etch it into glass or acrylic and then side light it with an LED it would be something quite unique.

Keep up the great work.

Peiweisgreat · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 02 March 2020, 02:17:29 »

Thought I was done with the 100% life, but this seemed interesting enough. I do like the design of the edges, but if they can be a little rounder it might turn out better. Also digging the top of the case, I appreciate cases with a big forehead. The sides seem a little bit wide, but we are talking about a 100%. Anyway came to the IC a little late, but excited to see what you have planned for v0.2.

SpaceIncorporated · « **Reply #54 on:** Mon, 02 March 2020, 20:51:13 »

I may be a bit late to this, but I am always on the lookout for a 100%, especially an alu one with a unique design like this.

I'll echo what some others have said about the deep cut for the branding. I would also be partial to an OLED or a slider personally, but I can appreciate that isn't for everyone. I don't mind the sharper edges though since I don't think rounder would look as good. Either way, still a fan of the design as is.

Looking forward to seeing what v0.2 looks like! Given how rare cool custom 100% seem to be, I'll definitely be a customer if this goes to GB.

blackriver · « **Reply #55 on:** Mon, 02 March 2020, 21:21:09 »

I hope the new design pleases everyone. The renders are being done now. I will say that the design has changed but all of the elements still exist to a degree, they were just altered and enhanced. You'll see what I mean soon.

o3okevin · « **Reply #56 on:** Tue, 03 March 2020, 20:18:50 »

Really digging the redesign!

blackriver · « **Reply #57 on:** Tue, 03 March 2020, 20:29:37 »

Quote from: o3okevin on Tue, 03 March 2020, 20:18:50

Really digging the redesign!

Thank you!

//gainsborough · « **Reply #58 on:** Tue, 03 March 2020, 21:50:13 »

this most recent design is so much better than the previous iteration! Well done!

hottrout · « **Reply #59 on:** Wed, 04 March 2020, 02:37:23 »

Love where you are taking this and I like what you did with the top pen cut out. Thank you for ISO so I am in at this point. Keep this going, you are really onto something, just remember that us early backers would like a spot when the groupbuy madness opens. I really don't want to be in any more raffles.

Love it, oh and I love the F13, thats just quirky and cool.

equalunique · « **Reply #60 on:** Wed, 04 March 2020, 12:54:50 »

The v0.2 pictured is so close to perfect. :O

blackriver · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 04 March 2020, 20:34:37 »

Thanks for the kind feedback, later this week I plan on getting price quotes on manufacturing just to see what we are working with. I plan on reaching out to several places just to get a ballpark estimate based on 50 and 100 production units.

Peiweisgreat · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 04 March 2020, 23:51:42 »

I feel that less is more when it comes to the groove you have on the board's forehead. It looked very classy when it was put with a sense of purpose instead of just having it come across the whole board. I will also miss the fact that the board is more compact at the top, but its still looking very good. The wave you have in the corner is a very nice touch. The rounded corners are a welcome addition as well.

SpaceIncorporated · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 05 March 2020, 19:09:03 »

Oh wow this redesign was more way more extensive than I was expecting, but I love it! A huge improvement over the previous version. The F13 placement right next to the new branding looks great.

I will keep my fingers crossed this goes to GB and I can get my hands on one.

darthg0d · « **Reply #64 on:** Sun, 08 March 2020, 22:53:31 »

Like the new design. How about a volume knob instead of the addl. key?

hottrout · « **Reply #65 on:** Mon, 09 March 2020, 07:18:08 »

Quote from: darthg0d on Sun, 08 March 2020, 22:53:31

Like the new design. How about a volume knob instead of the addl. key?

Personally I love the F13 idea but what about volume as well? It might ruin the design.

blackriver · « **Reply #66 on:** Mon, 09 March 2020, 15:59:59 »

As mentioned previously, there will be no knobs or sliders. As a personal preference I really dislike them on keyboards and therefore will not be putting one on this board.

hottrout · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 10 March 2020, 06:42:25 »

Understood and personally not an issue. Just looking at the renders again and I really love the F13. Such a simple addition but yet it makes the board unique. Love it.

FRANCO · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 10 March 2020, 09:47:32 »

Damnit...while I did like the initial design, I was pretty ok with passing on it

But damn, this new design is looking good. Gotta be strong

niakulah · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 10 March 2020, 23:10:11 »

Quote from: blackriver on Mon, 02 March 2020, 21:21:09

I hope the new design pleases everyone. The renders are being done now. I will say that the design has changed but all of the elements still exist to a degree, they were just altered and enhanced. You'll see what I mean soon.

Redesign is very very nice!

Could the pen trough be made bigger for folks who carry rather large pens (fountain pens, machined pens, tactical pens, etc). That would also give them the option to line it with felt or something in case they don't want to scratch the case top with the pen.

MyCow · « **Reply #70 on:** Wed, 18 March 2020, 15:31:59 »

Quote from: niakulah on Tue, 10 March 2020, 23:10:11

Quote from: blackriver on Mon, 02 March 2020, 21:21:09
I hope the new design pleases everyone. The renders are being done now. I will say that the design has changed but all of the elements still exist to a degree, they were just altered and enhanced. You'll see what I mean soon.
Redesign is very very nice!

Could the pen trough be made bigger for folks who carry rather large pens (fountain pens, machined pens, tactical pens, etc). That would also give them the option to line it with felt or something in case they don't want to scratch the case top with the pen.

+1 for this!

Larco · « **Reply #71 on:** Wed, 18 March 2020, 21:04:51 »

Oh man, I've wanted something like this for a while now. My three main criticisms are:
The bezels are a touch too thick for my liking
I'd prefer a slightly darker finish to make it match my setup better, but again, personal preference
I feel like that top right corner could be filled with something other than a logo, such as more keys, or maybe a slider/oled screen like others have suggested.
Otherwise, this design looks perfect to me and I'd be willing to buy one.

tommyl351 · « **Reply #72 on:** Sun, 22 March 2020, 21:58:11 »

This looks nice, I would be ineterested.

ryou965 · « **Reply #73 on:** Mon, 23 March 2020, 03:58:51 »

Quote from: MyCow on Wed, 18 March 2020, 15:31:59

Quote from: niakulah on Tue, 10 March 2020, 23:10:11
Quote from: blackriver on Mon, 02 March 2020, 21:21:09
I hope the new design pleases everyone. The renders are being done now. I will say that the design has changed but all of the elements still exist to a degree, they were just altered and enhanced. You'll see what I mean soon.
Redesign is very very nice!

Could the pen trough be made bigger for folks who carry rather large pens (fountain pens, machined pens, tactical pens, etc). That would also give them the option to line it with felt or something in case they don't want to scratch the case top with the pen.

+1 for this!

+2 for this!

austino · « **Reply #74 on:** Mon, 23 March 2020, 22:59:51 »

Been searching for a full size custom for awhile now definitely interested and excited to see where this goes!

mode · « **Reply #75 on:** Thu, 26 March 2020, 02:23:35 »

Would be interested if it had ALPS support on the PCB, happy to get my own plate made though

blackriver · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 26 March 2020, 19:35:13 »

Thanks for your interest everyone. I will have more details coming soon. I haven't forgotten you all trust me! I am currently working on some potentially exciting news so I will keep you all updated.

hottrout · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 09 April 2020, 02:37:35 »

Any news yet? Can't wait for this board to actually happen.

Motte · « **Reply #78 on:** Mon, 13 April 2020, 06:43:53 »

Just spotted your IC the other day. It's great that you're going for a full size. Even though I'm getting used on a TKL right now, I still feel a full size is just so much quicker to use. Your design is great and +1 for ISO support!

Looking forward to see more!

mode · « **Reply #79 on:** Mon, 13 April 2020, 09:37:11 »

Would love to see alps support on the pcb.

May well be in on this either way though.

jedidood · « **Reply #80 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 21:46:52 »

Always wanted to build one for work, this one would be the one for me to do so.

blackriver · « **Reply #81 on:** Tue, 12 May 2020, 20:13:16 »

Current status is that it is a work in progress, I won't name names but I have been working with a vendor who has shown some interest. They want a release before the end of the year. Sorry for being unresponsive for a bit, a little crazy over here at the moment.

SLPNick · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 12 May 2020, 20:20:15 »

Am I dreaming? A full size? Please make it happen

hottrout · « **Reply #83 on:** Wed, 13 May 2020, 02:32:11 »

Great to hear that things are progressing. So looking forward to this.

Curious Yellow · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 14:46:58 »

I’m a newbie to the forum so maybe I am being silly, but where is the new design please?

tekneeqz · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 15:02:38 »

definitely interested in this full sized keeb

niakulah · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 22 May 2020, 23:38:48 »

Quote from: Curious Yellow on Fri, 22 May 2020, 14:46:58

I’m a newbie to the forum so maybe I am being silly, but where is the new design please?

I think only the new design is in the first post now.

Curious Yellow · « **Reply #87 on:** Sat, 23 May 2020, 09:24:20 »

As another 100% layout fan (even 96 feels too cramped for me after a lifetime of full size keyboards) I would be up for this. Looks great!

gisigwilgwelk · « **Reply #88 on:** Tue, 02 June 2020, 21:31:42 »

Very interested! Been looking for a 96 or compact 1800 but no one seems to be doing either right now.

cheezeninja · « **Reply #89 on:** Wed, 10 June 2020, 04:44:25 »

Hey man, the pictures look amazing! I am super interested in this since I'm looking for a 100% for my endgame keyboard. Can't wait to hear back from you!

niakulah · « **Reply #90 on:** Wed, 01 July 2020, 02:24:15 »

A bit sad that Hex 6C is going to be southpaw only. I hope this board is still going to happen.

jedidood · « **Reply #91 on:** Wed, 01 July 2020, 03:47:19 »

Interested, if the price is good I may get one for work.

Venatorious · « **Reply #92 on:** Wed, 01 July 2020, 15:01:56 »

I'm interested

Vaiur · « **Reply #93 on:** Wed, 01 July 2020, 15:33:19 »

Looks great.
Hope to see more of this over the next while

parablol · « **Reply #94 on:** Thu, 02 July 2020, 11:18:33 »

I want to stay updated on this

zoo · « **Reply #95 on:** Thu, 02 July 2020, 11:31:45 »

Interesting pen channel design, wish it ended just shy of the very edge so that a little of the edge chamfers retained their face, outlining the channel profile with a consistent radius throughout.

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Author Topic: [IC] F100DGATE 100% Keyboard (Read 20985 times)