KY-01 // 75% Top Mount KeyboardGB Date Status:GB will be live 23:59 BST (20/08/20) FCFS. Everything you need to know about the KY-01 keyboard will be posted on those pages. (Edit: GB page is now viewable - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=107809.0)[CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE DISCORD SERVER]Design:Quick Renders:Click Here For More RendersSpecs:- Mounting Type: Top Mount
- Typing Angle: 6 degree
- Material: 6061 aluminium bead-blasted/anodized finish
- Colours: Black/Grey/Silver/
Dark Navy/Aquamarine/Blue Grey (Aquamarine = 5463 C / Blue Grey = 433C) - Number of Units: 150 units
- Layout: Supports both ANSI & ISO Layout (Supports split backspace & stepped caps lock)
- Plate Material Options: Aluminium/Brass/Carbon Fibre
- PCB: Custom KY-01 USB Type-C PCB (Supports QMK, has ESD-Protection)
- Screws: 7x M2.5 Phillips pan-head screws / 8x M3 Torx Screw
- Switch Support: MX style switches only
[Estimated Price]: $275 for alu plate kit / $285 for brass plate kit / $290 for carbon fibre plate kit (FCFS)[Shipping Prices]: UK ($20) / Europe ($35) / USA & Canada ($35) / Rest of the world ($60) [Estimated shipping date]: Late September 2020 - Early November 2020(Parts)
- Top case
- Bottom case
- 1.5mm plate
- USB type-C PCB
- 7x M2.5 Phillips pan-head screws / 8x M3 Torx screw
- 2x Silicone Adhesive Strips + 2x replacement strips>Click Here To Fill Out IC Form<(Updates)[30/05/2020] - Ordered Case Prototype (Black Aluminium Case & Brass Plate).
[01/06/2020] - Colour Update (Replaced "Dark Navy" colour with "Blue Grey")
[02/06/2020] - After receiving some feedback on my logo, I might be changing the logo that will be engraved into the bottom of the keyboard (You can vote the logo that looks better to you in the IC Form).
- Added a closeup render of the Aquamarine colour. After I receive my prototype, I will be ordering some colour samples (Anodised & bead-blasted Aluminium), to provide you guys accurate pictures of the colours.
- My manufacturer has updated me saying that the prototype is estimated to be shipped on the 10th of June.
[05/06/2020] - Estimated Base Kit price is now $269.99- Carbon fibre plates will be available to purchase
- Increased the number of units to 100
- A picture of an unfinished prototype from the factory
[08/06/2020] - Received a video of the prototype from the factory this morning (Still needs sandblast treatment & anodising though). Finished prototype video should be sent to me tomorrow.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO[11/06/2020] - The prototype case is finished and has been shipped (It'll take around a week to arrive). PCB is still in production so it's estimated to arrive in 2 weeks time.
[17/06/2020] - Prototype case & PCB arrived! I’m just waiting for my switches & keycaps to arrive. Also waiting on the rubber strips. Once I receive my switches and keycaps I will record a sound test and showcase the keyboard in detail.
[17/06/2020] - Created a discord server!
[CLICK HERE TO JOIN][21/06/2020] -
Pics of the prototype![CLICK HERE FOR FULL GALLERY][24/06/2020] - Final Design Update. I have ordered sample colours today and i'm hoping to receive the pictures in a week. Colours have changed slightly. Aquamarine is now 316C & Blue Grey is now 432C & Dark Grey is now 446C.
Fill out the test GB form[22/07/2020] - GB date has been announced! (31st of July 2020)