[IC] Titan65 // 65% Top Isolation Mount Vendors Announced

[TiamDesigns]

TITAN65 Interest Check by Phase Studio

Hey keyboard enthusiasts,

We are Phase Studio. Two designers in Toronto, looking to run a keyboard group buy. We've gotten lots of responses from r/MechanicalKeyboards and r/Mechmarket and by popular request, we are now posting here.
To avoid breaking TOS, not all renders and links will be found in this thread. If I'm breaking TOS at any point please let me know and I will correct. I'm trying to follow as best as I can.

New Interest Check for Colours!

Updates

• Sept 22 - Photos from manufacturer https://imgur.com/gallery/ub6jLiZ
• Sept 16 - JST Connector Pinout is wrong, jumping connections for prototype, will have to reroute
• Sept 3 - Case being manufactured, looking into new PCB manufacturers
• Aug 30 - White, Black, Blue, Purple, Yellow confirmed as colours
• Aug 25 - New prototypes received, waiting on PCBs still
• Aug 12 - PCB Prototypes Ordered, Case Prototype Shipping Tomorrow

Titan65 Info

Interest Check

GB Date
TBA

GB Style
Unlimited, 24hr sale, one month full price

Vendors
Canada - Deskhero.ca
America - Kono.store
Europe - CandyKeys
Asia - ILUMKB

Price (Estimate)
$279 USD + Shipping
Brass options may cost more.
Local pickup option for those in Toronto (GTA). Details established later.

Typing Angle
7°

Colour Options
White, Black, Purple, Blue, Yellow

Case Material
Alu

Mounting Style
Top Mount, Isolated

Plate Options
Alu

Base Option
Alu or Brass (Possibly)

PCB
PCB Mounted Stabs
5 Pin Switches
Hotswap
Per-Key RGB
QMK
Unified C3 Daughterboard

Kit will include:

• Case
• Plate
• Base
• Silicone Strips
• PCB
• Unified C3 Daughterboard

Changes made from feedback:

• Bezel Proportions Adjusted
• USB C Port Height centered, port is remaining on left side

Community Discord Link

New Prototype Images!



Renders with Colours, Colours not finalized.

See all colours here: https://imgur.com/a/uYIgPvm

[Myk!]

Will the gaskets still work even the screws are directly connected with the plate and top case?

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[Macmutant]

Looks great. I'm interested, and look forward to following this project.

[Clay333]

Such a cool project. I probably won't get one because I have already spent quite a bit of money on keyboards recently, but  it's definitely looking good. I usually don't like big bezel boards but the way you have designed it really pops. Good luck with the group buy and I will definitely pay attention to how it comes out.

[SantiGo]

Super) but it's more like Isolating Maunt... True Gasket its like ODT 365 mini / TGR JANE SE ..... Gasket was only like 3 keyboards... Your Keyboard like Burger+Isolation maunt . GL in GB

[GalaxyDynamite]

Looks great keep it up

[IMZO]

Oh i like this.. GLWIC

[Owl]

love the sloped design. Hoping this design language trends and more layouts feature it. I would def consider getting in on this

[FlitzDeelman]

I love this design too. I’ll try and follow here and in the original post.


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[basedRNC]

This looks amazing. Reminds me of something RAMA would design. Any chance we could get a PC case and plate? Something like the M65 Ice would look amazing with the lines on this thing.

[-Jerry-]

I like it, looks nice and solid without being too chonky

[ecbob]

Any chance for non hotswap and split backspace?

[sayantanroy47]

Do you have any plans for vendors in EU? We have to pay tons of taxes while importing keebs. So yeah its a bummer!

[EMC Labs]

What is the estimated weight and typing angle?

[mikeduran]

I like chunky things like this 

[vaf1en]

Very nice.

[TiamDesigns]

What is the estimated weight and typing angle?

Estimated weight is 1.5kg / 3.3lbs for all aluminium board unassembled.
We are looking into brass bases which would bring it to 2.5kg / 5.5lbs.

Typing angle is 7°.

[TiamDesigns]

Do you have any plans for vendors in EU? We have to pay tons of taxes while importing keebs. So yeah its a bummer!

We are looking into it

Nothing set in stone yet.

[JoltFX]

Issa Thicc Boy


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[Scottw]

Any plans to support other bottom row layouts? (7u)?

[kuro0renji]

Looks interesting!

[macomac]

Are you planning on doing VIA compatibility?

[TiamDesigns]

Are you planning on doing VIA compatibility?

Yes, we are hoping to have it compatible and working by the end of next week.

[filuwow]

Realy thick case, hope that we can adding some led line 

Filled the form!!!

[Tom_Kazansky]

Will the gaskets still work even the screws are directly connected with the plate and top case?

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same question...
top mount and gasket do not seem to work together... unless the gasket is here for a different purpose.


the thicc board looks nice though 

[TiamDesigns]

Will the gaskets still work even the screws are directly connected with the plate and top case?

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same question...
top mount and gasket do not seem to work together... unless the gasket is here for a different purpose.


the thicc board looks nice though 

Yeah, we will recorrect this to top isolation mount. We were incorrect with gasket. From where we have worked, gasket was defined as a piece of rubber between two materials/surface. We are going to be testing with o-rings on the screws though.

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

I was interested until i saw the GB is only for 100 units, 150 if they are feeling frisky?  )

Hey, who am i to complain. I just got into this hobby couple of months ago, i was just splurging on keebs, keycaps and switches until last week. But i'm still open to get a few more boards. I was shocked myself when i found out that i spent almost $2,000 in a month, for stuff i won't even get few months from now (GMK Keycaps will be 2021) LOL but hey i wanted to support the enthu that designs great stuff, not the flippers. And i wanted to buy more, i just started but people who get me into this saying that i already sank deep! LOL

So i hope Unlimited GB would be possible.

[jhl610]

I was interested until i saw the GB is only for 100 units, 150 if they are feeling frisky?  )

Hey, who am i to complain. I just got into this hobby couple of months ago, i was just splurging on keebs, keycaps and switches until last week. But i'm still open to get a few more boards. I was shocked myself when i found out that i spent almost $2,000 in a month, for stuff i won't even get few months from now (GMK Keycaps will be 2021) LOL but hey i wanted to support the enthu that designs great stuff, not the flippers. And i wanted to buy more, i just started but people who get me into this saying that i already sank deep! LOL

So i hope Unlimited GB would be possible.

You're lucky actually, in discord they announced they changed the gb style to unlimited in the first 24 hours

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[zoo]

Really like the angles on this one 😋

With the port so low in the renders, is there a USB-C daughterboard involved?

[hottrout]

ISO?

[JvMil]

Filled in the form, love the large bezels. Definitely keeping my eye out for this one. Also interested to see how this would look in polycarbonate, but it probably looks cleaner in aluminum. Keep up the good work!

[TiamDesigns]

Really like the angles on this one 😋

With the port so low in the renders, is there a USB-C daughterboard involved?

We've vertically centred the port, we will update the renders this weekend

[TiamDesigns]

ISO?

We won't have ISO support this time around. We definitely plan to make more flexible options on future projects though.

[hottrout]

ISO?

We won't have ISO support this time around. We definitely plan to make more flexible options on future projects though.

That is a real pity, the board has a true retro feel to it but without ISO it is a no go.  Good luck with the project.

[FlitzDeelman]

Really like the angles on this one

With the port so low in the renders, is there a USB-C daughterboard involved?

We've vertically centred the port, we will update the renders this weekend

Have you then allowed for the USB port to move with the gasketed PCB / plate? I guess there won’t be a lot of movement involved.

But with gaskets, I still prefer the USB daughterboard. I do realise it will be more expensive.

Whatever you decide, I’m still very interested. This board is a real looker.


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[Tom_Kazansky]

Really like the angles on this one

With the port so low in the renders, is there a USB-C daughterboard involved?

We've vertically centred the port, we will update the renders this weekend

Have you then allowed for the USB port to move with the gasketed PCB / plate? I guess there won’t be a lot of movement involved.

But with gaskets, I still prefer the USB daughterboard. I do realise it will be more expensive.

Whatever you decide, I’m still very interested. This board is a real looker.


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agree! in a gasket mount board (without USB daughterboard), there should be some space for the USB port to flex. (even though the board would not flex that much when type normally)
if the cutout is too tight-fit, there is a stress on the USB port, which is not good. (ref: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/h7gofy/polaris_owners_usb_port_stress/)

[TiamDesigns]

Really like the angles on this one

With the port so low in the renders, is there a USB-C daughterboard involved?

We've vertically centred the port, we will update the renders this weekend

Have you then allowed for the USB port to move with the gasketed PCB / plate? I guess there won’t be a lot of movement involved.

But with gaskets, I still prefer the USB daughterboard. I do realise it will be more expensive.

Whatever you decide, I’m still very interested. This board is a real looker.


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agree! in a gasket mount board (without USB daughterboard), there should be some space for the USB port to flex. (even though the board would not flex that much when type normally)
if the cutout is too tight-fit, there is a stress on the USB port, which is not good. (ref: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/h7gofy/polaris_owners_usb_port_stress/)

The daughter board isn't on any of the gaskets. It's completely separate and fits in the bezel at the back. There won't be any pressure on the USB port.

[FlitzDeelman]

Have you then allowed for the USB port to move with the gasketed PCB / plate? I guess there won’t be a lot of movement involved.

But with gaskets, I still prefer the USB daughterboard. I do realise it will be more expensive.

The daughter board isn't on any of the gaskets. It's completely separate and fits in the bezel at the back. There won't be any pressure on the USB port.

Thanks!

[TalksToChalk]

Any chance for soldered version with split backspace?

[beekey]

Any chance for soldered version with split backspace?

+1

[TiamDesigns]

Any chance for soldered version with split backspace?

Any chance for soldered version with split backspace?

+1

Sorry, we won't have this option. We are keeping price low by limiting layout options. We might do a R2 with a redesign and a different plate. I'd like to have a stepped caps lock We want to see how this goes first.

[tempo]

What a chonky boi

[MatthewPham]

I was interested until i saw the GB is only for 100 units, 150 if they are feeling frisky?  )

Hey, who am i to complain. I just got into this hobby couple of months ago, i was just splurging on keebs, keycaps and switches until last week. But i'm still open to get a few more boards. I was shocked myself when i found out that i spent almost $2,000 in a month, for stuff i won't even get few months from now (GMK Keycaps will be 2021) LOL but hey i wanted to support the enthu that designs great stuff, not the flippers. And i wanted to buy more, i just started but people who get me into this saying that i already sank deep! LOL

So i hope Unlimited GB would be possible.

i mean granted they changed it to unlimited, but first GB and unlimited is not a good combination to say the least

[TiamDesigns]

I was interested until i saw the GB is only for 100 units, 150 if they are feeling frisky?  )

Hey, who am i to complain. I just got into this hobby couple of months ago, i was just splurging on keebs, keycaps and switches until last week. But i'm still open to get a few more boards. I was shocked myself when i found out that i spent almost $2,000 in a month, for stuff i won't even get few months from now (GMK Keycaps will be 2021) LOL but hey i wanted to support the enthu that designs great stuff, not the flippers. And i wanted to buy more, i just started but people who get me into this saying that i already sank deep! LOL

So i hope Unlimited GB would be possible.

i mean granted they changed it to unlimited, but first GB and unlimited is not a good combination to say the least

We will have vendors, still looking for a US vendor that is available though.

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

I was interested until i saw the GB is only for 100 units, 150 if they are feeling frisky?  )

Hey, who am i to complain. I just got into this hobby couple of months ago, i was just splurging on keebs, keycaps and switches until last week. But i'm still open to get a few more boards. I was shocked myself when i found out that i spent almost $2,000 in a month, for stuff i won't even get few months from now (GMK Keycaps will be 2021) LOL but hey i wanted to support the enthu that designs great stuff, not the flippers. And i wanted to buy more, i just started but people who get me into this saying that i already sank deep! LOL

So i hope Unlimited GB would be possible.

You're lucky actually, in discord they announced they changed the gb style to unlimited in the first 24 hours

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That's good news! Ok i'm IN! So when is the GB young sirs? 

[TiamDesigns]

I was interested until i saw the GB is only for 100 units, 150 if they are feeling frisky?  )

Hey, who am i to complain. I just got into this hobby couple of months ago, i was just splurging on keebs, keycaps and switches until last week. But i'm still open to get a few more boards. I was shocked myself when i found out that i spent almost $2,000 in a month, for stuff i won't even get few months from now (GMK Keycaps will be 2021) LOL but hey i wanted to support the enthu that designs great stuff, not the flippers. And i wanted to buy more, i just started but people who get me into this saying that i already sank deep! LOL

So i hope Unlimited GB would be possible.

You're lucky actually, in discord they announced they changed the gb style to unlimited in the first 24 hours

Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

That's good news! Ok i'm IN! So when is the GB young sirs? 

Not 100% sure as of yet. Since we will now have vendor support we have less say in this.

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

I was interested until i saw the GB is only for 100 units, 150 if they are feeling frisky?  )

Hey, who am i to complain. I just got into this hobby couple of months ago, i was just splurging on keebs, keycaps and switches until last week. But i'm still open to get a few more boards. I was shocked myself when i found out that i spent almost $2,000 in a month, for stuff i won't even get few months from now (GMK Keycaps will be 2021) LOL but hey i wanted to support the enthu that designs great stuff, not the flippers. And i wanted to buy more, i just started but people who get me into this saying that i already sank deep! LOL

So i hope Unlimited GB would be possible.

You're lucky actually, in discord they announced they changed the gb style to unlimited in the first 24 hours

Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

That's good news! Ok i'm IN! So when is the GB young sirs? 

Not 100% sure as of yet. Since we will now have vendor support we have less say in this.

I see, i do understand. I hope Ilumkb or ZF will handle Asia GB, because they accept credit cards. I showed this to my buddies, they are also interested, however, all of us don't have PayPal, as for me it's more like i cannot use PayPal, my account was hacked and PayPal has yet to reimburse the funds i left there, so i don't really feel safe using PayPal. I hope you consider us non paypal users as well. 

[TiamDesigns]

I was interested until i saw the GB is only for 100 units, 150 if they are feeling frisky?  )

Hey, who am i to complain. I just got into this hobby couple of months ago, i was just splurging on keebs, keycaps and switches until last week. But i'm still open to get a few more boards. I was shocked myself when i found out that i spent almost $2,000 in a month, for stuff i won't even get few months from now (GMK Keycaps will be 2021) LOL but hey i wanted to support the enthu that designs great stuff, not the flippers. And i wanted to buy more, i just started but people who get me into this saying that i already sank deep! LOL

So i hope Unlimited GB would be possible.

You're lucky actually, in discord they announced they changed the gb style to unlimited in the first 24 hours

Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

That's good news! Ok i'm IN! So when is the GB young sirs? 

Not 100% sure as of yet. Since we will now have vendor support we have less say in this.

I see, i do understand. I hope Ilumkb or ZF will handle Asia GB, because they accept credit cards. I showed this to my buddies, they are also interested, however, all of us don't have PayPal, as for me it's more like i cannot use PayPal, my account was hacked and PayPal has yet to reimburse the funds i left there, so i don't really feel safe using PayPal. I hope you consider us non paypal users as well. 

Thanks for informing me! I'll look into it

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

I was interested until i saw the GB is only for 100 units, 150 if they are feeling frisky?  )

Hey, who am i to complain. I just got into this hobby couple of months ago, i was just splurging on keebs, keycaps and switches until last week. But i'm still open to get a few more boards. I was shocked myself when i found out that i spent almost $2,000 in a month, for stuff i won't even get few months from now (GMK Keycaps will be 2021) LOL but hey i wanted to support the enthu that designs great stuff, not the flippers. And i wanted to buy more, i just started but people who get me into this saying that i already sank deep! LOL

So i hope Unlimited GB would be possible.

You're lucky actually, in discord they announced they changed the gb style to unlimited in the first 24 hours

Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk

That's good news! Ok i'm IN! So when is the GB young sirs? 

Not 100% sure as of yet. Since we will now have vendor support we have less say in this.

I see, i do understand. I hope Ilumkb or ZF will handle Asia GB, because they accept credit cards. I showed this to my buddies, they are also interested, however, all of us don't have PayPal, as for me it's more like i cannot use PayPal, my account was hacked and PayPal has yet to reimburse the funds i left there, so i don't really feel safe using PayPal. I hope you consider us non paypal users as well. 

Thanks for informing me! I'll look into it

Thank you sir! Excited for the GB 

[Steak]

VERY interested in this.

I really appreciate the design. Very bold but simple.

I've been looking for something that has more aesthetic than a square box.

[Dubsadan]

Not the biggest fan of the thicc bezels but certainly interested for the prospect of getting a board with no shipping charge as a local. That would be different!

Also +1 for non-hotswap option.

[Paboyaw]

Based in GTA would like to get in on this one

[TiamDesigns]

Not the biggest fan of the thicc bezels but certainly interested for the prospect of getting a board with no shipping charge as a local. That would be different!

Also +1 for non-hotswap option.

We won't have a non-hotswap version this time around. Wilbas WT65-A will fit the case and layout though. You won't be able to screw it into the plate though, and it would just be held in by switches.

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

Not the biggest fan of the thicc bezels but certainly interested for the prospect of getting a board with no shipping charge as a local. That would be different!

Also +1 for non-hotswap option.

We won't have a non-hotswap version this time around. Wilbas WT65-A will fit the case and layout though. You won't be able to screw it into the plate though, and it would just be held in by switches.

Question tho, usually there are different layout options for soldered version right? Since this is hot-swap version only, is it possible to have a stepped caps lock on this one? Still new don't know a lot of stuff.

[Billizard]

Interested! My wallet is ready to show some support from Toronto!

[TiamDesigns]

Not the biggest fan of the thicc bezels but certainly interested for the prospect of getting a board with no shipping charge as a local. That would be different!

Also +1 for non-hotswap option.

We won't have a non-hotswap version this time around. Wilbas WT65-A will fit the case and layout though. You won't be able to screw it into the plate though, and it would just be held in by switches.

Question tho, usually there are different layout options for soldered version right? Since this is hot-swap version only, is it possible to have a stepped caps lock on this one? Still new don't know a lot of stuff.

You wouldn't be able to do different layouts. Our plate will only support one layout as it's meant for hot swaps. It's difficult to support multiple layouts with the hotswap sockets.

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

Not the biggest fan of the thicc bezels but certainly interested for the prospect of getting a board with no shipping charge as a local. That would be different!

Also +1 for non-hotswap option.

We won't have a non-hotswap version this time around. Wilbas WT65-A will fit the case and layout though. You won't be able to screw it into the plate though, and it would just be held in by switches.

Question tho, usually there are different layout options for soldered version right? Since this is hot-swap version only, is it possible to have a stepped caps lock on this one? Still new don't know a lot of stuff.

You wouldn't be able to do different layouts. Our plate will only support one layout as it's meant for hot swaps. It's difficult to support multiple layouts with the hotswap sockets.

Oh i see. I'm new to this, so i'm still learning. 

[TiamDesigns]

Not the biggest fan of the thicc bezels but certainly interested for the prospect of getting a board with no shipping charge as a local. That would be different!

Also +1 for non-hotswap option.

We won't have a non-hotswap version this time around. Wilbas WT65-A will fit the case and layout though. You won't be able to screw it into the plate though, and it would just be held in by switches.

Question tho, usually there are different layout options for soldered version right? Since this is hot-swap version only, is it possible to have a stepped caps lock on this one? Still new don't know a lot of stuff.

You wouldn't be able to do different layouts. Our plate will only support one layout as it's meant for hot swaps. It's difficult to support multiple layouts with the hotswap sockets.

Oh i see. I'm new to this, so i'm still learning. 

If you ever have any other keyboard-related questions feel free dm me on discord. I try to respond to everyone

[SenseiJia]

2chonky4me but GLWIC

[3yatt]

When's the date? I am in!

[porc]

Recommending Daily Clack for Australian / Oceanic vendor!

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

Not the biggest fan of the thicc bezels but certainly interested for the prospect of getting a board with no shipping charge as a local. That would be different!

Also +1 for non-hotswap option.

We won't have a non-hotswap version this time around. Wilbas WT65-A will fit the case and layout though. You won't be able to screw it into the plate though, and it would just be held in by switches.

Question tho, usually there are different layout options for soldered version right? Since this is hot-swap version only, is it possible to have a stepped caps lock on this one? Still new don't know a lot of stuff.

You wouldn't be able to do different layouts. Our plate will only support one layout as it's meant for hot swaps. It's difficult to support multiple layouts with the hotswap sockets.

Oh i see. I'm new to this, so i'm still learning. 

If you ever have any other keyboard-related questions feel free dm me on discord. I try to respond to everyone

I do! I keep bugging people on discord. LOL! But mainly just waiting for the build and sound test vid. But i'm 100% IN on this one. Just wanted to see final protos to decide on the color i'll get.

[TiamDesigns]

When's the date? I am in!

We are estimating that GB will be mid-September. Although this is subject to change.

[TiamDesigns]

Recommending Daily Clack for Australian / Oceanic vendor!

I'll definitely reach out!

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

When's the date? I am in!

We are estimating that GB will be mid-September. Although this is subject to change.

Woo that's cloooose! Excited! What will the final colors be?

I wanted to get the purple one. Only if the blue one is a bit lighter, like sky blue or light blue, that's what i'll get. But i really wanted to see the protos first before i decide. Sadly Grey isn't an option. That would be the safest pick.

[TiamDesigns]

When's the date? I am in!

We are estimating that GB will be mid-September. Although this is subject to change.

Woo that's cloooose! Excited! What will the final colors be?

I wanted to get the purple one. Only if the blue one is a bit lighter, like sky blue or light blue, that's what i'll get. But i really wanted to see the protos first before i decide. Sadly Grey isn't an option. That would be the safest pick.

Still waiting on the prototypes and colour samples to confirm. The new renders are roughly what it should look like when powder coated.

[leifsi]

Yellow please! If yellow makes it to the group buy then I am buying it.

[TiamDesigns]

Yellow please! If yellow makes it to the group buy then I am buying it.

We may end up anodizing the colours instead of powder coating. If we end up going that route MOQ for any one colour is 5 instead of 50.

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

Yellow please! If yellow makes it to the group buy then I am buying it.

We may end up anodizing the colours instead of powder coating. If we end up going that route MOQ for any one colour is 5 instead of 50.

Bro, do we have final colors? I still need to decide what i'll get. Hopefully something that will fit GMK Phosphorus. As sadly i may have to let go of my Olivia++ 

[TiamDesigns]

Yellow please! If yellow makes it to the group buy then I am buying it.

We may end up anodizing the colours instead of powder coating. If we end up going that route MOQ for any one colour is 5 instead of 50.

Bro, do we have final colors? I still need to decide what i'll get. Hopefully something that will fit GMK Phosphorus. As sadly i may have to let go of my Olivia++ 

We will do all colours, but it will be likely anodized. The colour will not be exact to the references. The delays on the prototype are because the manufacturers trying to get the anodized colours close.

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

Yellow please! If yellow makes it to the group buy then I am buying it.

We may end up anodizing the colours instead of powder coating. If we end up going that route MOQ for any one colour is 5 instead of 50.

Bro, do we have final colors? I still need to decide what i'll get. Hopefully something that will fit GMK Phosphorus. As sadly i may have to let go of my Olivia++ 

We will do all colours, but it will be likely anodized. The colour will not be exact to the references. The delays on the prototype are because the manufacturers trying to get the anodized colours close.

Noted. Thanks for clearing that up

[LSDesigns]

I will also be here to answer questions about the Titan65!

[TalksToChalk]

GB Date yet?

[3yatt]

I have not been gettin notifications for this </3.

Thanks for replying TD. If the date is still accurate, the next couple weeks can't go by quick enough :]

[TiamDesigns]

GB Date yet?

We are aiming for the 24th of September. That's very dependant on manufacture prototype timing. Right now we are still on track though.

[aadk5]

Not the biggest fan of the thicc bezels but certainly interested for the prospect of getting a board with no shipping charge as a local. That would be different!

Also +1 for non-hotswap option.

We won't have a non-hotswap version this time around. Wilbas WT65-A will fit the case and layout though. You won't be able to screw it into the plate though, and it would just be held in by switches.

Have you confirmed any other PCB's that may work in the case? I'm fine with the PCB not being able to be screwed on, but would really prefer to have a soldered version with a different layout. Thank you!

EDIT: Just realized, probably not, as they'll need to be compatible with the Unified C3 Daughterboard.

[TiamDesigns]

Not the biggest fan of the thicc bezels but certainly interested for the prospect of getting a board with no shipping charge as a local. That would be different!

Also +1 for non-hotswap option.

We won't have a non-hotswap version this time around. Wilbas WT65-A will fit the case and layout though. You won't be able to screw it into the plate though, and it would just be held in by switches.

Have you confirmed any other PCB's that may work in the case? I'm fine with the PCB not being able to be screwed on, but would really prefer to have a soldered version with a different layout. Thank you!

EDIT: Just realized, probably not, as they'll need to be compatible with the Unified C3 Daughterboard.

So the WT-65A works. However you'd need a different plate. We won't be offering a plateless option at group buy. We will however be releasing files necessary to make your own plate compatible with the board.

[Araset]

Please don't drop the blue option!

[The.Ryan.Gamer]

Man, the pink looks lighter now. They LIT AF! I know what i'm going to get 

[J_Noes]

How thick is the plate going to be?

[TiamDesigns]

How thick is the plate going to be?

Right now the plate is 4mm thick with channels for the stabilizer wires.

[jontseg]

Fantastic board! I filled out both interest checks, asking for blue and white. Just want to let you know I also would really love to see purple thrown in there. I think I'd end up buying one safe color and one more out there color such as purple. Fingers crossed theres no blocker, see you at the group buy !

[TiamDesigns]

Fantastic board! I filled out both interest checks, asking for blue and white. Just want to let you know I also would really love to see purple thrown in there. I think I'd end up buying one safe color and one more out there color such as purple. Fingers crossed theres no blocker, see you at the group buy !

White, Blue and Purple are all top picks for the colours! We will be going with the blocker layout though.

[Drakenocas]

Marking post. Interested in this one.

[lakeboredom]

Is this using plate mounted stabs or we praying to the gods of friction?

[TiamDesigns]

Is this using plate mounted stabs or we praying to the gods of friction?

The plate has standoffs to mount the PCB.

[lakeboredom]

Is this using plate mounted stabs or we praying to the gods of friction?

The plate has standoffs to mount the PCB.

Oh that's cool, good work around. Do you think it affects sound/stiffness?

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[ilezia]

Price seems great. Design looks right up my alley but for some reason I have hard time seeing how it is in real life. Something about the steep angles from the bezels. Anyway for now I'm definitely in for this.

[TiamDesigns]

Is this using plate mounted stabs or we praying to the gods of friction?

The plate has standoffs to mount the PCB.

Oh that's cool, good work around. Do you think it affects sound/stiffness?

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The plate is going to have silicone washers and strips on either side of it. They're relatively soft at 40 Shore A hardness. The washers will be arriving this upcoming week so I hope to try it out then. PCBs are naturally more springy. I'm suspecting it will still be relatively stiff as the force from keystrokes is mostly on the plate. The early prototype had a hollow sound to it. With the redesign that's been eliminated. I'm not sure if that's because of the rubber strips or the changes to the inner cavity. Either way, much happier with it. PCBs should be arriving next week so I'll be able to test it properly then. The brass base also makes it sound a bit deeper, the aluminum base I'm still quite happy with. Bug me again this time next week

[TiamDesigns]

Price seems great. Design looks right up my alley but for some reason I have hard time seeing how it is in real life. Something about the steep angles from the bezels. Anyway for now I'm definitely in for this.

So there are prototype photos of the board up. Alexotos, Logan (the other designer) and myself will all be doing separate build streams and sound tests. We will announce those when those dates are decided.

[LSDesigns]

The PCB prototypes should be arriving tomorrow, so we plan to do another big update very soon!

[Araset]

Is the brass base as an option confirmed?

[pixelpusher]

Strange to have all of that thickness and the keycaps still stick up over the top edge, exposing the switch housings underneath.  I would prefer to see the pcb/plate assembly lowered at least a milimeter to hide the switches.

[TiamDesigns]

Is the brass base as an option confirmed?

We have some more brass prototypes coming in. Brass is pretty much confirmed. The finish for it isn't confirmed as of yet.

[TiamDesigns]

Strange to have all of that thickness and the keycaps still stick up over the top edge, exposing the switch housings underneath.  I would prefer to see the pcb/plate assembly lowered at least a milimeter to hide the switches.

If you're looking at the renders it's because I'm lazy and the plate is mated to the case rather than to the silicone strips. If you're looking at the photos it's because the manufacturer messed up and everything was offset by .6mm. We were also testing some other tolerances with it. The final shouldn't have the switches visible.

[Caaandooo]

Toronto based designers? I have to join. I hope my wife follow the same thought process as me.

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[Chenson]

Hoping an Australian vendor specifically Switch Keys is possible!

[TiamDesigns]

Hoping an Australian vendor specifically Switch Keys is possible!

They were all busy but since we are running into so many delays I'll see when they'll be available. Might be able to get something to work

[Cloods]

real dope, love me some rounded boards