Author Topic: [IC]AXE 60 - Norse AXE Themed Keyboard | New Render, Photo & Weight Change! (Read 17798 times)

endjy · « **on:** Fri, 22 January 2021, 20:36:12 »

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#New Renders!

#Refined Weight Design!

#Proto No.1 Photo Sampler!

More

*Please note that these are only Engineer Samples, and we already collaborated with another factory for better quality.

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#Proto Type Sound

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ISO support for soldering PCB!

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Hi, friends of GeekHack!
This is Endjy and I am here to introduce the AXE60, a Norse AXE-themed gasket mount 60% keyboard.

#AXE60 Features
Norse AXE(Tomahawk) theme
Improved gasket mount with integrated silicon pad(Injection Molding)
8 degree
21mm bottom height
Interchangeable 60% Layout
Mother-Daughter PCB
QMK+VIA
Future Support for battery and Bluetooth

#2 version

Classic ver.
Concise ver.

#Supported Layout

WinKey with 7u SpaceBar
WinKeyLess 7u with 7u SpaceBar
HHKB

#Colors
TBD
But I will update once we get the color sampler from the factory.

#Complete View

#Discord
https://discord.gg/t5BcXDmVDy

#IC Form
https://forms.gle/M2kWNnftKVAmDmjQA

#More Render

#Long Design Story

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After played God of War 4 on PS4, I deeply fell in love with the Leviathan Axe and decided to use this theme to design a custom keyboard kit. I started designing the board in June and the first idea came to me was to use a TOP-Mount Plate and GH60 compatible PCB, with a C-to-C extended wire to make the USB-C out right in the middle.

However, I soon realized the importance of gasket mount and other soft no screw mount methods. Hoping to obtain a balanced and better typing experience, I decided to use an integrated silicon pad to support the Plate-PCB system and silicon/Poron top gasket pad on the plate to isolate the system from the case.

During that time, I tested a large variety of material with different characters and hardness and I am satisfied with the current outcomes.

Since it is a Norse themed keyboard, I also spent a long time on Rune and visual elements. http://attfreya.com gave me a lot of inspiration and explanation on different Runes. I got 4 Runes from word “six”: ᛋ ᛁ ᚲ ᛋ, and build them into my personal logo:

Then it’s the design of the back weight, as well as the keyboard logo. I decided to generate ideas from Yggdrasill in Norse mythology. Firstly I got ᚨ ᚲᛋ ᛖ from word “AXE”, but I did not get a satisfied logo/weight. As I read “The Art of God of War”on my bookshelf, I noticed that in the game, there were not only elder Futhark Rune, but also newer Futhorc Rune, and I found the Rune I want for letter “X”:

[IC]AXE 60 - Norse AXE Themed Keyboard | New Render, Photo & Weight Change!

Besides, I found and interesting Rune:
a combo of two X Rune structs a new Rune means World Tree Yggdrasil:

Finally, I used ᚨ ᛉ ᛖ with rotation to get my favorite logo for AXE, and I made it the weight of AXE：

And for classic verison, I choose the root from World Tree Yggdrasil braided spreading to the edge of AXE:

The general design of AXE featured hard straight lines with some smoothness from curves and angles. I did not find a good solution to suit the side profile until I saw the Magic Keyboard from Apple:

And in the end I got:

For internal design, I believed that a new mounting method that not only separates plate with case but supports the plate stably was needed. My final plan is to use an integrated silicon pad covering the whole plate and a traditional top gasket pad separating from the top case. Also, I provide 8 optional support screws for Hot-Swap Users.

Thanks for reading my long boring design story.
I really appreciate your patience and hope you like AXE 60!
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#Change Log

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2021/02/02: ISO support layout added.
2021/02/05:Proto Type Sound added.
2021/02/15:New Render, Proto Photo added. Logo Design Refined.

MQLYU · « **Reply #1 on:** Fri, 22 January 2021, 20:44:18 »

axe yyds!!

badaer · « **Reply #2 on:** Fri, 22 January 2021, 20:52:30 »

great works！

Havattack · « **Reply #3 on:** Fri, 22 January 2021, 21:12:51 »

This is neat. You're neat. Everything about this is just gosh darn neat/
Sign me up.
With this keyboard, will a keyboard warrior be deemed worthy to ENTER Valhalla?
Posting your design journey was awesome and should be a good blueprint and inspiration for other potential designers.

flyinggbuddha · « **Reply #4 on:** Fri, 22 January 2021, 21:16:57 »

Oh wow. This is beautiful. This + Gmk Norse would be a beautiful pairing. Looking forward to the progress

bigoldbox · « **Reply #5 on:** Fri, 22 January 2021, 21:23:23 »

Looks fantastic, a real show piece. Can't wait to see a prototype when it exists

endjy · « **Reply #6 on:** Fri, 22 January 2021, 21:48:43 »

Quote from: bigoldbox on Fri, 22 January 2021, 21:23:23

Looks fantastic, a real show piece. Can't wait to see a prototype when it exists

We already received the Prototype No.1, which haven't reach our GB standard, but I will post some pictures of that in a few days.

vyoming · « **Reply #7 on:** Fri, 22 January 2021, 22:15:30 »

looks siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick af

njrobb · « **Reply #8 on:** Fri, 22 January 2021, 22:37:29 »

Yo this is super cool! Really like the design, nice job. Great work with the IC btw

Buburoo · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 08:04:45 »

Out of pure curiosity, How many individual parts are there?

endjy · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 08:08:45 »

Quote from: Buburoo on Sat, 23 January 2021, 08:04:45

Out of pure curiosity, How many individual parts are there?

10 for classic ver. excluding duplication.

mmayhem17 · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 08:46:04 »

This is pristine board, and I like that you R&D for materials, many designers nowadays don't spend time in materials and go for the consensus.
Besides, I like complex board builds with a clean result.
Im in.

WhitePlate · « **Reply #12 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 11:28:15 »

This is beautiful

Flexmaster · « **Reply #13 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 12:46:55 »

This looks amazing

Arithmetics · « **Reply #14 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 12:47:11 »

not for me, but looks super cool. awesome to see someone taking things to the next level around here!!

xlSantos · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 16:25:07 »

I love the idea and design! I am all in!

Diamagisk · « **Reply #16 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 16:57:20 »

This looks amazing, can't wait to see more!

Drakenocas · « **Reply #17 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 19:15:00 »

This is nice. I just invested around 900 in a 60% or I would be all over this one.

Chippy · « **Reply #18 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 20:06:14 »

well this is certainly different, prototypes should be interesting.

Pandamom98 · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 20:09:19 »

Oh dang that looks sick, I can't wait to see more of this keyboard

powwu · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 22:40:30 »

Broken images, please don't use attachimg and instead use img tags

this case design came straight out of Vietnam... it's okay? it fits the theme well, not sure if it's for me.

Bottom mounting posts are too close to the spacebar imo, but since the mount is flexy enough it should be ok(?), you have the protos so I'll trust your judgement

can I get an alternative angle on the parts breakdown?

I love the module system of this board, and it's obvious you've put a lot of work into it and it shows with this IC. I wish there were more people in the hobby like you.

Sifo · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 23 January 2021, 23:10:49 »

this is pretty good

highpur · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 24 January 2021, 01:54:42 »

Definitely, a great ICs as of recent times because you actually have a prototype.

ben56k · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 24 January 2021, 03:56:08 »

Any chance for something visible on the front? I'm interested.

soloplayer · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 24 January 2021, 05:27:54 »

Hello Endjy!
This is not related to topic, but do you have any news about Jer1800?

endjy · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 24 January 2021, 05:37:17 »

Quote from: soloplayer on Sun, 24 January 2021, 05:27:54

Hello Endjy!
This is not related to topic, but do you have any news about Jer1800?

Hi, thanks for your interests, in stock sale coming after J80s shipment!

soloplayer · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 24 January 2021, 09:16:03 »

niceeeeee. thank you!! cant wait

oTEMPE5To · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 24 January 2021, 20:43:06 »

I absolutely love this design, I can see the love that went into designing this too. Definitely interested, Whether I can afford it is going to be another story... my wallet is shaking.

I swore to myself I would not get another 60, I only need 1 of each layout but this could change that for me.

RIFT · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 24 January 2021, 21:54:59 »

GIB PLOX

R3BORN · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 24 January 2021, 23:19:48 »

This design is nuts. Well done!

zoo · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 24 January 2021, 23:33:51 »

chonky boii

Leo Yoco · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 25 January 2021, 19:44:09 »

So special shapes the k...weapon haha,Valhalla calls us

filuwow · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 25 January 2021, 21:08:16 »

Filled the IC form.

Love the idea of the weight and the World Tree Yggdrasil, worth to wait boys!!!

RicWatt · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 25 January 2021, 21:17:02 »

Yeah I am in for sure, how much are you expecting the the GB to run at?, are you going to be selecting vendors or are you selling it yourself?

hyppialonso · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 26 January 2021, 04:34:27 »

This is looking stunning and interesting , waiting for proto and more information

Jebus · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 26 January 2021, 12:32:07 »

While this is not for me, I gotta appreciate the work and care that went into this, very cool!

StrangPrisoner · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 26 January 2021, 14:12:11 »

I am all for this elaborate and carefully thought out board. I will definitely buy when it goes to GB!

Gnome · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 26 January 2021, 14:46:12 »

This board is so sick! Wish it was a 65% though. If this was successful, would you consider doing a 65% version later on?

DotMatrix · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:35:05 »

I'm impressed by the Yggdrasil designs, looks very CNCable, ngl I was ready to see something that wasn't feasible but the logo and the side profile looks great!

Jacki · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:37:10 »

Nordic Axe themed, but it doesn't support ISO which is used in Nordic countries.
Also the ISO enter looks like an Axe so why not?

endjy · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 26 January 2021, 22:00:05 »

Quote from: Jacki on Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:37:10

Nordic Axe themed, but it doesn't support ISO which is used in Nordic countries.
Also the ISO enter looks like an Axe so why not?

The main concern is the internal design that currently does not support ISO layout, but if there is a strong desire, we will try to support them in the future because haveing new silicon mold costs.

azzipa · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 27 January 2021, 10:27:26 »

Design has trended towards a minimal aesthetic however the height of craftsmanship was once defined by intricacy. You really seem to have found a balance between the two. GLWIC.

Jacki · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 27 January 2021, 10:56:31 »

Quote from: endjy on Tue, 26 January 2021, 22:00:05

Quote from: Jacki on Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:37:10
Nordic Axe themed, but it doesn't support ISO which is used in Nordic countries.
Also the ISO enter looks like an Axe so why not?
The main concern is the internal design that currently does not support ISO layout, but if there is a strong desire, we will try to support them in the future because haveing new silicon mold costs.

It would be soo cool to have a GMK set with an Axe on the ISO Enter and on this board.

mlacabrera · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 28 January 2021, 00:47:03 »

Very interested! Renders look amazing

Allkchi · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 28 January 2021, 15:47:57 »

This board is absolutely gorgeous. Time to start saving for this beaut

Corruto · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 28 January 2021, 21:00:10 »

As a Dane, this annoys me way more than it should. lol.
Like keycaps with Futhark legends and Viking themes, but no NorDe add-ons.

)

But looking really special. Wish you all the best with the IC

Quote from: Jacki on Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:37:10

Nordic Axe themed, but it doesn't support ISO which is used in Nordic countries.
Also the ISO enter looks like an Axe so why not?

endjy · « **Reply #46 on:** Fri, 29 January 2021, 00:17:21 »

Quote from: endjy on Tue, 26 January 2021, 22:00:05

Quote from: Jacki on Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:37:10
Nordic Axe themed, but it doesn't support ISO which is used in Nordic countries.
Also the ISO enter looks like an Axe so why not?
The main concern is the internal design that currently does not support ISO layout, but if there is a strong desire, we will try to support them in the future because haveing new silicon mold costs.

Quote from: Jacki on Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:37:10

Nordic Axe themed, but it doesn't support ISO which is used in Nordic countries.
Also the ISO enter looks like an Axe so why not?

Quote from: Corruto on Thu, 28 January 2021, 21:00:10

As a Dane, this annoys me way more than it should. lol.
Like keycaps with Futhark legends and Viking themes, but no NorDe add-ons. )

But looking really special. Wish you all the best with the IC

Quote from: Jacki on Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:37:10
Nordic Axe themed, but it doesn't support ISO which is used in Nordic countries.
Also the ISO enter looks like an Axe so why not?

Thanks for your advise, we will make it ISO compatible!

Xeryn · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 29 January 2021, 23:49:08 »

Wow this is thick. I'll definitely keep an eye out. What plate options are you considering?

endjy · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 31 January 2021, 04:18:07 »

Quote from: Xeryn on Fri, 29 January 2021, 23:49:08

Wow this is thick. I'll definitely keep an eye out. What plate options are you considering?

PC, Alu(standard), and Brass for now, but we definitely want to try more material!

lush_bunny · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 31 January 2021, 06:41:42 »

What a beautiful chonker! glwic

G14D · « **Reply #50 on:** Sun, 31 January 2021, 07:04:03 »

Dude!

I love this, just tell me when is the GB, I'm in!!!!!

loop | esc lab · « **Reply #51 on:** Tue, 02 February 2021, 00:38:42 »

While not my cup of tea, but goddamn, I love new and different approaches to design in the community.

GLWIC mate!

hack_q · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 11:30:20 »

Nice job, guys. Waiting for the GB! I'am in

Jacki · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 12:58:41 »

Quote from: endjy on Fri, 29 January 2021, 00:17:21

Quote from: endjy on Tue, 26 January 2021, 22:00:05
Quote from: Jacki on Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:37:10
Nordic Axe themed, but it doesn't support ISO which is used in Nordic countries.
Also the ISO enter looks like an Axe so why not?
The main concern is the internal design that currently does not support ISO layout, but if there is a strong desire, we will try to support them in the future because haveing new silicon mold costs.

Quote from: Jacki on Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:37:10
Nordic Axe themed, but it doesn't support ISO which is used in Nordic countries.
Also the ISO enter looks like an Axe so why not?

Quote from: Corruto on Thu, 28 January 2021, 21:00:10
As a Dane, this annoys me way more than it should. lol.
Like keycaps with Futhark legends and Viking themes, but no NorDe add-ons. )

But looking really special. Wish you all the best with the IC

Quote from: Jacki on Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:37:10
Nordic Axe themed, but it doesn't support ISO which is used in Nordic countries.
Also the ISO enter looks like an Axe so why not?

Thanks for your advise, we will make it ISO compatible!

Cool!

Groom · « **Reply #54 on:** Fri, 05 February 2021, 14:49:19 »

So special looking keyboard,type Sound is good.
Based on this way of splicing，Will you provide additional components to achieve more personalized appearance？

fastertypes69 · « **Reply #55 on:** Fri, 05 February 2021, 16:51:19 »

This one is pretty nutter butter

endjy · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 05 February 2021, 23:17:07 »

Quote from: Groom on Fri, 05 February 2021, 14:49:19

So special looking keyboard,type Sound is good.
Based on this way of splicing，Will you provide additional components to achieve more personalized appearance？

maybe we will in the future!

Groom · « **Reply #57 on:** Mon, 08 February 2021, 04:26:19 »

Quote from: endjy on Fri, 05 February 2021, 23:17:07

Quote from: Groom on Fri, 05 February 2021, 14:49:19
So special looking keyboard,type Sound is good.
Based on this way of splicing，Will you provide additional components to achieve more personalized appearance？
maybe we will in the future!

According to the renders, the world tree part looks like it's a combination of materials，will there be more choices of colors and materials?

Tom Sparrow · « **Reply #58 on:** Mon, 08 February 2021, 04:31:56 »

This is an absolute banger! I just love the detail from the side view. I am in!

endjy · « **Reply #59 on:** Mon, 08 February 2021, 07:49:17 »

Quote from: Groom on Mon, 08 February 2021, 04:26:19

Quote from: endjy on Fri, 05 February 2021, 23:17:07
Quote from: Groom on Fri, 05 February 2021, 14:49:19
So special looking keyboard,type Sound is good.
Based on this way of splicing，Will you provide additional components to achieve more personalized appearance？
maybe we will in the future!
According to the renders, the world tree part looks like it's a combination of materials，will there be more choices of colors and materials?

we received all Alu parts quote, for now, we are waiting for brass quotes cause it's LNY now, so maybe it will take some time, but we definitely want to try more materials.

Leo Yoco · « **Reply #60 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 18:49:02 »

wow,type sound is good, will there be more type sounds of pc or copper plate? and more switch type

KidsForCthulhu · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 01:20:03 »

I think im gonna need to buy more then one board just because these case colors are freaking fantastic hopefully the price point isnt gonna cost more then my laptop.....

Bubbles · « **Reply #62 on:** Sat, 13 February 2021, 02:18:13 »

I will definitely follow this piece of awesomeness!!!

Hopes it comes with hot swap PCB and brass plate.

endjy · « **Reply #63 on:** Sun, 14 February 2021, 21:47:49 »

Quote from: Leo Yoco on Tue, 09 February 2021, 18:49:02

wow,type sound is good, will there be more type sounds of pc or copper plate? and more switch type

we will have them during the next proto phase.

S61 · « **Reply #64 on:** Sat, 20 February 2021, 08:57:34 »

Quote from: Bubbles on Sat, 13 February 2021, 02:18:13

I will definitely follow this piece of awesomeness!!!
Hopes it comes with hot swap PCB and brass plate.

Don`t worry ,hotswap and brass plate are all in the plan

Timception · « **Reply #65 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 05:04:02 »

These look supreme! Hope to see more updates cause I’m thrilled

Llamakob · « **Reply #66 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 08:19:14 »

Now this is a nice keyboard. Love norse mytholy as im from Sweden so if the price is right i'll probaly join in

nathanchere · « **Reply #67 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 09:09:10 »

Just when you'd think everything has been done already with 60%... very inspired design!

nathanchere · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 09:12:06 »

two questions come to mind :

What are the chances of adding split space bar support?

What does "future support for Bluetooth and battery" mean in practical terms?

endjy · « **Reply #69 on:** Mon, 22 February 2021, 05:47:09 »

Quote from: nathanchere on Sun, 21 February 2021, 09:12:06

two questions come to mind :

What are the chances of adding split space bar support?

What does "future support for Bluetooth and battery" mean in practical terms?

for split spacebar, most likely no, and for Bluetooth and battery, we created the removable internal weights which get the room for the battery. We will have Bluetooth PCB for sale(no, we don't sell batteries due to legal concerns).

Timception · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 23 February 2021, 12:38:57 »

Omgg these keebs are gorgeous!!!!

KCK · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 26 February 2021, 05:30:43 »

Oh man that weight design looks so pretty :oo

Senbeii · « **Reply #72 on:** Fri, 26 February 2021, 12:51:01 »

The side profile and weight really caught my eye. This is a great looking board ill be keeping watch

Bubbles · « **Reply #73 on:** Fri, 26 February 2021, 13:44:13 »

Quote from: S61 on Sat, 20 February 2021, 08:57:34

Quote from: Bubbles on Sat, 13 February 2021, 02:18:13
I will definitely follow this piece of awesomeness!!!
Hopes it comes with hot swap PCB and brass plate.
Don`t worry ,hotswap and brass plate are all in the plan

RicWatt · « **Reply #74 on:** Sat, 27 February 2021, 06:45:26 »

So how will the BT be implemented later on? will we have to buy another PCB?

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Author Topic: [IC]AXE 60 - Norse AXE Themed Keyboard | New Render, Photo & Weight Change! (Read 17798 times)