Author Topic: [IC] Argyle - 60% Through-hole Keyboard (GB Starts 2/19) (Read 257287 times)

Ashen_21 · « **Reply #150 on:** Wed, 04 November 2020, 17:38:30 »

Super interesting and gorgeous board! Keen to see it develop!

Seoulcialite · « **Reply #151 on:** Fri, 13 November 2020, 14:46:51 »

davisthegreat · « **Reply #152 on:** Fri, 13 November 2020, 15:54:28 »

Proto? Looks soo good

kwerty · « **Reply #153 on:** Fri, 13 November 2020, 15:56:49 »

This looks insane

hkhawk · « **Reply #154 on:** Fri, 13 November 2020, 16:13:52 »

Looks amazing

TheHMan · « **Reply #155 on:** Fri, 13 November 2020, 21:31:57 »

hottrout · « **Reply #156 on:** Mon, 16 November 2020, 04:29:23 »

WOW, that picture is worth a thousand words. It would make an awesome gaming board. Very interested now.

Darthbaggins · « **Reply #157 on:** Wed, 18 November 2020, 13:18:44 »

Want this board/kit!!

Dadrophenia · « **Reply #158 on:** Thu, 19 November 2020, 12:56:23 »

Photo looks great! Super excited for this board, hoping we get a black or white PCB option.

Lil Pai · « **Reply #159 on:** Sat, 21 November 2020, 08:24:33 »

Looks very classy, would love to get my hands on this board

Jaxxstatic · « **Reply #160 on:** Sat, 21 November 2020, 18:43:13 »

I can't express enough how much I want this keyboard. My favorite look of 2020.

Digmo · « **Reply #161 on:** Sun, 22 November 2020, 15:19:43 »

stormer_kbds · « **Reply #162 on:** Sat, 28 November 2020, 12:34:26 »

This thing needs to get on a GB soon man! I'm in! So awesome! Take my money and run!

Milky_Mooncake · « **Reply #163 on:** Tue, 01 December 2020, 03:05:10 »

damn, thats hot
i'm in!

guy0naBuffal0 · « **Reply #164 on:** Sun, 06 December 2020, 09:15:46 »

Also in! GB when? Is there a discord? I don't want to miss this.

Afresh · « **Reply #165 on:** Mon, 14 December 2020, 08:44:34 »

Will logoless version be possible like renders showed?

PHYLO · « **Reply #166 on:** Wed, 16 December 2020, 10:04:25 »

Really sweet design here! Love seeing internals of keyboards.

nick779 · « **Reply #167 on:** Wed, 16 December 2020, 11:33:24 »

Maybe I missed it, but was (plate) mounting type listed anywhere?

Jaxxstatic · « **Reply #168 on:** Wed, 16 December 2020, 20:37:38 »

Quote from: nick779 on Wed, 16 December 2020, 11:33:24

Maybe I missed it, but was (plate) mounting type listed anywhere?

I don't see it anywhere either,
but there are no mounting tabs on the PCB, so not PCB mount;
no holes in the PCB for plate mount; and
no foam under the PCB that can be seen in renders, so I'm assuming either gasket/sandwich or topmount.

This board is all about looks for me though. No matter what kind of mounting, or even if it sounds horrific, I'll figure out a way to make it sound and feel good.

pandaman97 · « **Reply #169 on:** Wed, 16 December 2020, 22:10:27 »

Quote from: Seoulcialite on Fri, 08 May 2020, 14:05:15

Features:
8 degree typing angle
Aluminum housing
Visible through-hole components
RGB LEDs for the side partitions
Top mounted plate
QMK/VIA
USB-C
Renders:

Quote from: Jaxxstatic on Wed, 16 December 2020, 20:37:38

Quote from: nick779 on Wed, 16 December 2020, 11:33:24
Maybe I missed it, but was (plate) mounting type listed anywhere?

I don't see it anywhere either,
but there are no mounting tabs on the PCB, so not PCB mount;
no holes in the PCB for plate mount; and
no foam under the PCB that can be seen in renders, so I'm assuming either gasket/sandwich or topmount.

This board is all about looks for me though. No matter what kind of mounting, or even if it sounds horrific, I'll figure out a way to make it sound and feel good.

Here it is, guys

bvckcompton · « **Reply #170 on:** Thu, 17 December 2020, 15:19:25 »

Need this! Looks amazing

hwood34 · « **Reply #171 on:** Thu, 17 December 2020, 15:23:33 »

man do I love this concept and hate this branding

Jaxxstatic · « **Reply #172 on:** Thu, 17 December 2020, 17:18:52 »

I think Namsan Tower's a good choice. It's iconic to Seoul, and I've got a lot of good memories there. Easy reference to meet up with people and to use for directions.

beekey · « **Reply #173 on:** Fri, 18 December 2020, 00:58:42 »

Any news if a HHKB top will be available?

yoniwolf1202 · « **Reply #174 on:** Fri, 18 December 2020, 08:50:19 »

Can't wait for this! Great work Seoul!

Agent Ice · « **Reply #175 on:** Fri, 18 December 2020, 22:10:42 »

I'm so hype for this kit/board! I heard that the GB was planned for Q1 2021. Is this still true? And what is the approximate pricing?

Darthbaggins · « **Reply #176 on:** Wed, 30 December 2020, 14:09:34 »

Is it wrong that I want this in a 1800 layout as well.
I really can't wait for this to go up for GB.

Seoulcialite · « **Reply #177 on:** Fri, 08 January 2021, 08:51:23 »

Jae will be building the prototype on Top Clack on January 17th 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm UK!

Visionaire · « **Reply #178 on:** Fri, 08 January 2021, 09:04:43 »

Quote from: Seoulcialite on Fri, 08 January 2021, 08:51:23

Jae will be building the prototype on Top Clack on January 17th 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm UK!

Very nice!

Seoulcialite · « **Reply #179 on:** Fri, 08 January 2021, 09:16:03 »

Quote from: Visionaire on Fri, 08 January 2021, 09:04:43

Quote from: Seoulcialite on Fri, 08 January 2021, 08:51:23
Jae will be building the prototype on Top Clack on January 17th 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm UK!

Very nice!

pixelpusher · « **Reply #180 on:** Fri, 08 January 2021, 10:51:56 »

Quote from: Seoulcialite on Fri, 08 January 2021, 08:51:23

Jae will be building the prototype on Top Clack on January 17th 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm UK!

Do you expect to start the group buy some time soon after the stream?

dibstern · « **Reply #181 on:** Sat, 09 January 2021, 15:25:53 »

Can you please include split space support? Would be a dealbreaker for me, which would be much sad since premium through-hole keebs come around so rarely

nathanchere · « **Reply #182 on:** Sun, 10 January 2021, 08:11:53 »

Quote from: Seoulcialite on Mon, 10 August 2020, 01:51:33

Quote from: EMC Labs on Sat, 08 August 2020, 21:27:26
How likely will the HHKB and WKL tops be included?

Quote from: darthcapn on Sat, 08 August 2020, 20:43:11
Expected timelframe for gb?

I hope to have more details soon. Testing the prototype is almost complete.

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nathanchere · « **Reply #183 on:** Sun, 10 January 2021, 08:12:04 »

Quote from: nathanchere on Mon, 26 October 2020, 18:23:54

Quote from: Seoulcialite on Mon, 26 October 2020, 14:22:28
The implementation of window mount and the diffuser was not exactly satisfactory. We will be making some minor changes and ordering another prototype. We are aiming to have the GB in Q1 of next year. Also, it is quite likely that we will be able to offer more units than the previously mentioned estimate of around 200. I will provide more updates as I get them.

Did the prototype give any answers re: likelihood of running this with HHKB blocker option?

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nathanchere · « **Reply #184 on:** Sun, 10 January 2021, 08:13:44 »

Suffice to say with the utterly garbage communication on basic points here, I won't be risking any money on a group buy with them.
Plenty of other keebs in the sea.

Seoulcialite · « **Reply #185 on:** Sun, 10 January 2021, 08:46:45 »

Quote from: nathanchere on Sun, 10 January 2021, 08:13:44

Suffice to say with the utterly garbage communication on basic points here, I won't be risking any money on a group buy with them.
Plenty of other keebs in the sea.

Sorry you feel that way. I didn't want to give an empty update but I'll try to keep in mind some people like have an update even if it's just to say "no progress." I hope you find a keeb that you like!

Quote from: Afresh on Mon, 14 December 2020, 08:44:34

Will logoless version be possible like renders showed?

I will be keeping in the silkscreen at this point in time.

Quote from: pixelpusher on Fri, 08 January 2021, 10:51:56

Quote from: Seoulcialite on Fri, 08 January 2021, 08:51:23
Jae will be building the prototype on Top Clack on January 17th 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm UK!

Do you expect to start the group buy some time soon after the stream?

New estimate for the GB will be Q1 of this year.

Quote from: beekey on Fri, 18 December 2020, 00:58:42

Any news if a HHKB top will be available?

We have still not finalized options yet. I plan to have a talk with Jae shortly after the build stream to hammer out some details.

Seoulcialite · « **Reply #186 on:** Sun, 10 January 2021, 08:54:06 »

I want to apologize for the lack of updates but that's partly because there wasn't much news. The testing of the prototype has taken longer than expected. The PCB and plate fits fine. But we are still tweaking the implementation of the windows and the diffuser. Also, there is some light bleed from the component side which we wish to address. Finally, Jae has been quite busy on the vendor side due to Brexit woes.

We are aiming to run the GB in Q1 but I don't want to make any promises. I'm just going to take Blizzard's stance on development and say, "It's done when it's done."

paperassgasket · « **Reply #187 on:** Sun, 10 January 2021, 13:26:49 »

Quote from: Seoulcialite on Sun, 10 January 2021, 08:54:06

I want to apologize for the lack of updates but that's partly because there wasn't much news. The testing of the prototype has taken longer than expected. The PCB and plate fits fine. But we are still tweaking the implementation of the windows and the diffuser. Also, there is some light bleed from the component side which we wish to address. Finally, Jae has been quite busy on the vendor side due to Brexit woes.

We are aiming to run the GB in Q1 but I don't want to make any promises. I'm just going to take Blizzard's stance on development and say, "It's done when it's done."

I was just wondering how things were going, so thanks for the update.
Personally, I would much prefer that you lean towards the side of taking your time and making this board just right than rushing to get it out. Plus Q1 is already STACKED with a lot of other things so there's going to be quite a bit of competition for my wallet.

Afresh · « **Reply #188 on:** Sun, 10 January 2021, 16:03:31 »

Quote from: Seoulcialite on Sun, 10 January 2021, 08:54:06

We are aiming to run the GB in Q1 but I don't want to make any promises. I'm just going to take Blizzard's stance on development and say, "It's done when it's done."

Oh.. The old Blizzard

koolaidpapa · « **Reply #189 on:** Sun, 10 January 2021, 20:20:56 »

This is really cool, can't wait for the run

hiddensong · « **Reply #190 on:** Thu, 14 January 2021, 05:08:40 »

I never really liked the look of thru-hole keebs. Until the Argyle. I don't know what it is as this looks extremely similar to every other thru-hole. It just hits me right in my "open wallet" button.

SpenceFence · « **Reply #191 on:** Fri, 22 January 2021, 00:35:33 »

I made a geekhack account specifically to comment how much I love this board, Im definitely going to cop one when it comes out!

dirtegg · « **Reply #192 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 10:24:02 »

Quote from: hiddensong on Thu, 14 January 2021, 05:08:40

I never really liked the look of thru-hole keebs. Until the Argyle. I don't know what it is as this looks extremely similar to every other thru-hole. It just hits me right in my "open wallet" button.

I think for me, it's so special because the "exhibition of components" aspect of through-hole boards is truly emphasized here. It's taken to another artistic level for me, in the sense that it feels like you're not just happening to see the components, but they are designed to be displayed front and center (or rather, left and right!).

herfalerf · « **Reply #193 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 11:58:34 »

Watched this get built on top clack. If this goes to group buy it will be my first 60%

NoteMakoti · « **Reply #194 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 12:01:07 »

Didn’t even know there were RGBs on the through-holes. Incredible.

Ranger_Trivette · « **Reply #195 on:** Mon, 25 January 2021, 07:25:08 »

what a nice project!
i'm definitely interested!

Full · « **Reply #196 on:** Mon, 25 January 2021, 08:11:21 »

Awesome job on this project, will for sure try to grab one!

Agent Ice · « **Reply #197 on:** Sun, 31 January 2021, 21:42:39 »

I'm very excited for this keeb! Jae on the stream said the GB might be shooting for late February. Is this accurate-ish? I might've just been hallucinating since I was very tired.

Also, when the GB goes live, will we be able to mix and match the colors of cases with PCBs, or will they be sold as kitted units?

SpenceFence · « **Reply #198 on:** Mon, 01 February 2021, 02:49:02 »

Quote from: Agent Ice on Sun, 31 January 2021, 21:42:39

Also, when the GB goes live, will we be able to mix and match the colors of cases with PCBs, or will they be sold as kitted units?

Seconded, this is going to help me determine which keycap set Im going to put on these boards

Seoulcialite · « **Reply #199 on:** Tue, 02 February 2021, 22:07:53 »

Quote from: Agent Ice on Sun, 31 January 2021, 21:42:39

I'm very excited for this keeb! Jae on the stream said the GB might be shooting for late February. Is this accurate-ish? I might've just been hallucinating since I was very tired.

Also, when the GB goes live, will we be able to mix and match the colors of cases with PCBs, or will they be sold as kitted units?

March would probably be a better estimate. Tweaks to the case has been made and a prototype will be made after CNY.

As for kitting, most likely a universal plate will be kitted as part of the base purchase and PCB colors will be able to be chosen.

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Author Topic: [IC] Argyle - 60% Through-hole Keyboard (GB Starts 2/19) (Read 257287 times)