Author Topic: [IC] J-01 Rev 1 Prices and Dates Announced (Isolation Gasket 65% with Macrokeys) (Read 73027 times)

Jae-3soteric · « **on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:09:14 »

Updates

- Added dates and prices for GB
- Red pantone has changed to a RAL after samples from the Manu - RAL 3005 Pics below
- Added 6u and split spacebar options to PCB but not plates

J-01 Rev 1 Limited Edition Raffle (20 public spots) goes live at 8pm UK time on Saturday 29th August (3pm EST, Noon PST) https://time.is/London

Form will be posted here and on discord/Reddit and will be open for 24 hours - winners will be drawn at random and invoiced on Monday 31st August

FORM LINK (will be live at 8pm UK Time Saturday 29th) https://time.is/London

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The J-01 Rev1 is the next revision in the series of boards. Historically there has been a prototype of the J-01 back in late 2017 and a small run of the same prototype in early 2019.

Since then the board has been back on the drawing board / butchers block to improve the board and I now feel like it’s ready for a more public outing via a Group Buy. Disclaimer up front, I fully appreciate that this board is not for everyone, and some people will enjoy its features, whilst others won’t; but I’m hoping that the people who do like its design will appreciate me bringing it to the community.

Changelog (changes from the original J-01 to rev1):

- Completely re-drawn from scratch & updated to a ‘seamless design’
- Removed Brass mid layer (removes weight, reduces cost, improves sound)
- New PCB by Flex utilising the Ai03 unified USB C daughterboard
- New Gasket shape but utilising the same Gasket system only now with adhesive on each side to improve assembly
- Revised pen rail to be screw in over magnets to make more secure
- Two tone case as standard to create a visual distinction and highlight stylistic choices
- Option for 8 macro keys (+logo) or 10 macro keys
- Logo depth changed from 0.5mm to 0.3mm

All these changes were based on feedback from the prototype round and further experimentation with the J-01 and J-02, as well as marking a natural transition.

Design Philosophy:

The design is based around the principle of allowing sound development within the case, through the use of a carefully designed acoustic cavity, but with enough mass and dampening (via fully isolating gaskets) to ensure a clean and crisp note.

Visually the design is a modern take on vintage keyboards, specifically inspired by the pen rail on a Model M, and the Macro keys seen on the vintage Commodore boards – but in a more current style. This leads to chunky bezels, solid pen rail, and reduced base with the majority of the mass under the Alpha keys to improve sound. Grey base and accent pen rail to accentuate the main body, without drowning it out. The front lip and side profile is designed to give the board a look of one that is floating, without drawing the eye. Optional Brass pen rail to add a touch of elegance.

Prototype:

A prototype is on hand and requires only minor amends that wont impact the quality of the board. This includes revised plates, PCBs and Gaskets. You can review the build stream for the board here and pictures later in this thread: (as of 20/07 @19:00 UK time the VoD is still uploading...)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc9QYnwFgiA

Colours/Options:

Case Material - Aluminium

Case Colours:

Black top (grey base and pen rail)
Red top – RAL 3005 (grey base and pen rail)
Blue top – Pantone 533 C (grey base and pen rail) (please note this is the same pantone as the Aegis Navy option)
Limited Edition E-white (top and bottom case) and Brass pen rail
Optional Brass pen rail can be added to any order as an extra

Here are the colour samples:

Red (on the Isla Prototype)

Blue (on the Allison Prototype)

Plate Options:

Carbon Fibre (Fixed ANSI or Fixed ISO)
FR4 (Fixed ANSI or Fixed ISO)
Plate files will be made avail immediately after the Gb for buyers to get more customised options or materials to their liking

PCB/Hardware:

QMK / VIA Compat
ESD protection
Compatible with ANSI / ISO
Torx screws used for case and daughterboard
USB C as standard

Layouts:

- PCB:

- Fixed ANSI Plate

- Fixed ISO Plate

GB Details:

Ok so J-01 Rev 1 Updates on Prices and dates... All USD prices are approximates as the boards will be listed in GBP but should convert roughly to the prices noted

Dates first:

- Limited Edition Raffle - Opens 29th August for 24 hours. Winners Drawn and invoiced on 31st August - 72 hours to pay.

- Standard Edition - FCFS @ prototypist.net 5th September - 200 units. If all units sell silly quick - 50 more 24 hours later (y'all seem hungry enough for this)

Prices:

- Limited Edition (all e-white, brass pen rail) = £445 / $590

- Standard edition (3 colour options, grey base, grey pen rail) = £390 / $510

- Extras - PCB = £30 / $40, Plates (CF or FR4) = £27-35 / $35-45, Brass pen rail = £55 / $70, Grey pen rail = £40 / $50

All boards come with:
- Top Case
- Bottom Case
- Pen Rail (alu for standard, brass for Limited)
- Hard Carry Case
- Triple Layer Gaskets
- CF plate (ISO or ANSI)
- Hardware
- PCB
- Daughterboard (and JST)

Once you purchase FCFS you'll get an email with a form to complete your preferences for colour choices and 10 key macro or 8+logo etc. If this is not completed within 48 hours *I'll pick for you*

Shipping is whatever shipping is - DHL calculate it automagically - that being said if you buy and it seems crazy high def get in touch to discuss.

EU folks - these are the prices without VAT - if you have an EU address VAT will be applied on top at 20% automatically at checkout

Pictures: Pictures of the prototype built on stream on Sunday 19th July

Renders: (please note these are renders only, final colours may differ from these and will be close to the pantones noted above, please bear this in mind.

By Nathan Alphaman:

3 Colours avail

Red with Brass pen rail and logo top

Red with Grey pen rail and 10 key macro top

Blue with Grey pen rail and logo top

Blue with Brass pen rail and 10 key macro top

Black with Grey pen rail and logo top

Black with Brass pen rail and 10 key macro top

E-White Limited Edition with Logo Top

E-White Limited edition with 10 key macro top

By FLX:

Tease 1

Tease 2

Tease 3

Scene 1

Scene 2

Thanks:

   - James (AKB for CAD design and works, plus listening to me drone on for hours)
   - Flex for the PCB re-design and production and renders
   - Nathan Alphaman for some stunning renders
- Everyone who has shown interest in the board and convinced me to share it wider than just the proto run.

FAQ:

Q: Will you add X colour
A: No – the colours are finalised, although a few people have asked for specific colourways as a commission post the GB being successful

Q: Will you add X layout support
A: Most likely not, the PCB supports more than the plates will support already and all plate files will be open

Q: Will you do an unlimited GB
A: No

Q: Can I have Render files?
A: Yes – these will be posted publicly on Prototypist.net prior to the GB

Q: Hotswap?
A: No

Q: Discord server for updates?
A: sure https://discord.gg/qm944aC although all updates will be posted here as well

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:09:37 »

reserved

Penguindropings · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:10:58 »

Take my money.

Rew23 · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:11:12 »

Been waiting for this since i saw the original J-01. Absolutely gorgeous. Really hope i can snag one. That blue with with the grey pen rail, yes please!

cowsareverywhere · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:11:47 »

I don't see a buy it now button anywhere!!

LeandreN · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:11:58 »

Good luck!

d4vid4f · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:12:08 »

Love it!

Zeelobby · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:13:34 »

Here we go! Very nice iteration on a classic.

Helpingly · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:15:00 »

Yep, gonna need me one of these. Got in the J-02 GB to fill my heart, but this is the board that convinced me to join that, so of course I'm gonna need this too.

yoot · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:15:04 »

Oh baby!

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JDMFanatic · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:15:06 »

Thirsting for one of these in black or white with the brass pen rail!!!

beekey · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:15:20 »

First J-02, then J-01. You have to do a J-00. Otherwise my series will be broken.

MadaMada21 · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:15:49 »

Love it, too excited!

FireLock · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:15:56 »

Yes finally! Let's go!!

kimchijody · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:17:01 »

FINALLY

wt1155 · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:17:32 »

Nice so hyped for this, I hope I can get my hand on them

Coody · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:18:50 »

Interest has been checked. Reserve e-white with brass plz

SomethingGifted · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:20:11 »

Very nice! One question, will we be able to purchase an extra PCB?

fatboycarney · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:21:15 »

Amazing!!

This layout is perfection!!!

KaosJ · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:22:01 »

Definetely in on the white one

The logo bothered me so i appreciate a lot the 10 macro-key version.
There is any chance for a brass plate? I basically don't like plastic

Mr Jiggles · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:22:26 »

Love the pen rail. I wish more keyboards had them.

Scottw · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:23:39 »

I watched the stream yesterday. The board looks spectacular. Anyone reading this, if you have an hour or so, checkout the stream. The attention to detail and subtle changes from the original to Rev 1 are really nice.

Actually, scratch that. I will make it much harder for me to get one.

i luv chuletas · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:23:43 »

Kyosurai · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:26:32 »

Good luck, and now I need a loan haha.. looks gooood

dlavelle94 · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:27:11 »

YES IN

eyedrop · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:28:22 »

Finally made it to IC phase. I have been following along and I love the layout. Hopefully I will be able to put one on my desk soon!

Alick01 · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:28:56 »

Just created an Account to say how hyped I am about this board.

omegarex555 · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:30:18 »

Damn it is so beautiful I NEED IT

soloplayer · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:31:46 »

sadly the middle weight is gone.i think it was what made this board unique

anyway can you compare the weight before and after removing the weight?
i suggest you could add an option for brass pen rail as upgradable, not extra only
still, my wallet is ready!!!

JSaintS · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:33:48 »

This is gorgeous! Can’t wait for the GB!

LnrdOrtz · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:34:10 »

In for one for sure! Hype!

oscdawg · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:36:48 »

Is there a discord for updates on this one?

Sabin · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:43:13 »

Omg its happening. Beautiful. Would love to get one if 10 key macro

ilikerustoo · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:45:30 »

I'm in

Kill · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:46:11 »

Been waiting for this Jae looks amazing can't wait for GB!

dmatx1 · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:52:34 »

Quote from: oscdawg on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:36:48

Is there a discord for updates on this one?

https://discord.com/invite/qm944aC

guybrush · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:53:02 »

Yeah I'd be in. 8-key macro, brass pen rail. Amazing.

hottrout · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:54:34 »

SOLD, Black with brass please just like the original. Oh how my heart has waited for this to go live.

paqji · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:58:07 »

a few months back i foolishly spent weeks searching for one, i am so happy to see it's back and fresher than ever

vaf1en · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:58:50 »

Crank up that 'number of units' because demand is here!

ZyBeR · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:59:39 »

GB of the year!! Looks fabulous, can't wait to join in

damagepoint · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:02:19 »

Hellll yea I hope I can get in this

dmatx1 · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:02:52 »

Quote from: paqji on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:58:07

a few months back i foolishly spent weeks searching for one, i am so happy to see it's back and fresher than ever

So far none of the OG J-01s are sold, all of them are at their original owners.

grundlemere · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:04:44 »

While the elusive 60 that I want remains just out of my reach, I think I’ll just have to bite on this because I can’t wait until J-02 r2 to own one of your boards. I specifically avoided a current GB *ahem* to save for this one. Thrilled it’s coming so soon!

czarjon · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:06:16 »

YES! For sure interested!

Jae-3soteric · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:20:05 »

Quote from: Rew23 on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:11:12

Been waiting for this since i saw the original J-01. Absolutely gorgeous. Really hope i can snag one. That blue with with the grey pen rail, yes please!

Thanks for the support!!

Quote from: Scottw on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:23:39

I watched the stream yesterday. The board looks spectacular. Anyone reading this, if you have an hour or so, checkout the stream. The attention to detail and subtle changes from the original to Rev 1 are really nice.

Actually, scratch that. I will make it much harder for me to get one.

I'm hoping it wont be a struggle for anyone. I really want to set the number of units right for this one.

Quote from: SomethingGifted on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:20:11

Very nice! One question, will we be able to purchase an extra PCB?

Yes - extra PCBs will be avail

Quote from: dmatx1 on Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:02:52

Quote from: paqji on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:58:07
a few months back i foolishly spent weeks searching for one, i am so happy to see it's back and fresher than ever

So far none of the OG J-01s are sold, all of them are at their original owners.

I'm really thankful for that - the OG J-01 owners are a rare bunch

Quote from: KaosJ on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:22:01

Definetely in on the white one
The logo bothered me so i appreciate a lot the 10 macro-key version.
There is any chance for a brass plate? I basically don't like plastic

Quite a few people fancied a no-logo version

If there is enough interest I'll offer other plates; but the files will be open either way.

Quote from: soloplayer on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:31:46

sadly the middle weight is gone.i think it was what made this board unique
anyway can you compare the weight before and after removing the weight?
i suggest you could add an option for brass pen rail as upgradable, not extra only
still, my wallet is ready!!!

Sorry, but it made the board silly heavy, more expensive and sound worse

I'll look at making the brass pen rail an upgrade vs an addon before the GB

Quote from: Mr Jiggles on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:22:26

Love the pen rail. I wish more keyboards had them.

Me too - huge fan of em

Quote from: grundlemere on Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:04:44

While the elusive 60 that I want remains just out of my reach, I think I’ll just have to bite on this because I can’t wait until J-02 r2 to own one of your boards. I specifically avoided a current GB *ahem* to save for this one. Thrilled it’s coming so soon!

Awww bless! J-02 r2 is not a definite I'm afraid...

Quote from: Alick01 on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:28:56

Just created an Account to say how hyped I am about this board.

Thank you! A true pleasure to have you in the community!

Quote from: oscdawg on Mon, 20 July 2020, 13:36:48

Is there a discord for updates on this one?

Yes, I added it to the OP but its here too : https://discord.gg/qm944aC

Kubyneetees · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:22:55 »

IN. Need that E-White

Llamakob · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:26:40 »

Nice, hopefully I can snag one GL with the GB

mattv · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:29:43 »

Nice! Hopefully able to snag a blue with the silver pen rail or white with the brass penrail. What do you mean by the white being limited? Very low # of e-white will be available?

hkiri · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 20 July 2020, 14:33:11 »

Depending on the price you can count me in!

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