Author Topic: [IC] OGR - Retro 65XT (Read 31002 times)

Photekq · « **Reply #50 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 16:44:52 »

yes lad

Capsy · « **Reply #51 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 17:00:20 »

Been following this since forever and glad its happening finally. Good luck, you mong

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Rob27shred · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 17:26:01 »

Even if this ends up hitting the upper echelon of the proposed pricing I'm still trying for one. Given the design complexity, overall mass of this beast, & cap of 150 units I think $610 is not way over the top or cash grab territory at all. Not ideal but reasonable to ensure the GB is a success IMO. Anyways hopefully I can manage a spot when this goes live cause this hits my Cherry simp button HARD!

GL with this project moving forward!

parlojama · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 17:52:19 »

Really nice looking, I didn't think I would love it but I do.

derpter · « **Reply #54 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 18:03:59 »

I love it so much, hope to get one.

herbologist · « **Reply #55 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 18:49:33 »

holy **** yes. incredibly well done. pricing is a little rough but there's a lot of material here and you've clearly done your homework. I will be trying.

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Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 19:05:28 »

added numpad pcb support in the post

jimboytacos · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 19:09:22 »

Hell yes. All the way. I've been waiting.

plag · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 21:27:40 »

cherry lips that look like genuine cherry lips make me tingle inside. this board is fantastic and i will most likely be purchasing one. glwic!

pixelpusher · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 22:29:05 »

Beautiful board. I've been patiently waiting for it to show up here.

10 degree angle is a bit too steep for me. However, this might work well with DCS profile, which could look awesome.

marici22 · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 17 February 2022, 23:53:06 »

looks gorgeous.

Nurseh · « **Reply #61 on:** Fri, 18 February 2022, 00:44:50 »

That numpad is hawt

gautema · « **Reply #62 on:** Fri, 18 February 2022, 03:26:55 »

So hot. Dream board in the making.

Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #63 on:** Sat, 19 February 2022, 06:12:34 »

Updated spec/features to note that the PCB will have a caps lock indicator LED and the numpad will have an LED for num lock

blur410 · « **Reply #64 on:** Sat, 19 February 2022, 07:28:59 »

Well I replied on the IC but I think a beige option should be available.

Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #65 on:** Sat, 19 February 2022, 10:13:17 »

Typing test video from Koen:

Slayer77 · « **Reply #66 on:** Sat, 19 February 2022, 10:45:45 »

Can I...get the numpad only?

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Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #67 on:** Sat, 19 February 2022, 11:34:48 »

Quote from: Slayer77 on Sat, 19 February 2022, 10:45:45

Can I...get the numpad only?

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If a considerable number of people ask for this between now and the GB I will consider this, but so far the plan has been to run that as an optional extra.

rmendis · « **Reply #68 on:** Sat, 19 February 2022, 11:41:48 »

Love this with matching numpad.

Slayer77 · « **Reply #69 on:** Sat, 19 February 2022, 13:34:30 »

Quote from: Alchemist Keyboards on Sat, 19 February 2022, 11:34:48

Quote from: Slayer77 on Sat, 19 February 2022, 10:45:45
Can I...get the numpad only?

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If a considerable number of people ask for this between now and the GB I will consider this, but so far the plan has been to run that as an optional extra.

Thanks! I'll be the first one to ask for a numpad

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Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #70 on:** Sun, 20 February 2022, 11:23:06 »

Added pictures the cable enclosure (credit to Koen)

hottrout · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 22 February 2022, 10:24:45 »

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Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #72 on:** Sun, 13 March 2022, 12:26:04 »

The GB will be launching on Saturday 16th April, mark it in your calendars!
Increased the available quantity to 250 units - pricing will be finalised a week or two before launch but due to the increased quantity I am now hoping to set the price around or below $575.
Due to demand, the OGRN will be available separately with an unlimited quantity. More details to follow soon.

pixelpusher · « **Reply #73 on:** Sun, 13 March 2022, 13:38:20 »

Can you show us a shot of the keyboard from the user's angle? I curious if the switches are more visible than usual on the front row, since the bend in the lip is right there.

Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #74 on:** Sun, 13 March 2022, 13:59:30 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Sun, 13 March 2022, 13:38:20

Can you show us a shot of the keyboard from the user's angle? I curious if the switches are more visible than usual on the front row, since the bend in the lip is right there.

I can take one tomorrow when there's some natural lighting. It's a valid question though, as there is a marginally larger gap than usual at the front. Just to see if it would be better with the angle moved forward slightly, I have a new prototype coming in hopefully a week or so with that moved forward by roughly 1.5mm. Will show before/after and will see which I prefer.

pixelpusher · « **Reply #75 on:** Sun, 13 March 2022, 14:41:55 »

Quote from: Alchemist Keyboards on Sun, 13 March 2022, 13:59:30

Quote from: pixelpusher on Sun, 13 March 2022, 13:38:20
Can you show us a shot of the keyboard from the user's angle? I curious if the switches are more visible than usual on the front row, since the bend in the lip is right there.

I can take one tomorrow when there's some natural lighting. It's a valid question though, as there is a marginally larger gap than usual at the front. Just to see if it would be better with the angle moved forward slightly, I have a new prototype coming in hopefully a week or so with that moved forward by roughly 1.5mm. Will show before/after and will see which I prefer.

Oh, nice. I'll probably buy whichever one you go with

DuellM · « **Reply #76 on:** Sun, 13 March 2022, 18:05:18 »

Really loving the blue/grey from the ic form, hopefully it gets chosen as a color option

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Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #77 on:** Mon, 14 March 2022, 06:05:39 »

Quote from: pixelpusher on Sun, 13 March 2022, 14:41:55

Quote from: Alchemist Keyboards on Sun, 13 March 2022, 13:59:30
Quote from: pixelpusher on Sun, 13 March 2022, 13:38:20
Can you show us a shot of the keyboard from the user's angle? I curious if the switches are more visible than usual on the front row, since the bend in the lip is right there.

I can take one tomorrow when there's some natural lighting. It's a valid question though, as there is a marginally larger gap than usual at the front. Just to see if it would be better with the angle moved forward slightly, I have a new prototype coming in hopefully a week or so with that moved forward by roughly 1.5mm. Will show before/after and will see which I prefer.

Oh, nice. I'll probably buy whichever one you go with

Apologies for the poor-quality image: https://i.imgur.com/osh5Q5y.jpg

A little more of the plate is visible due to the angle change but the switches are not

azhdar · « **Reply #78 on:** Mon, 14 March 2022, 08:06:34 »

Following this

drunken0monkey · « **Reply #79 on:** Mon, 14 March 2022, 23:19:58 »

Quote from: Alchemist Keyboards on Thu, 17 February 2022, 07:36:07

Responding to some questions/points raised from the IC form:

"Why only 150 units?"
Because this is such a passion project for me I don't feel entirely comfortable leaving its fate with other vendors. I've been full-time in keyboards since April 2021 and AKB is a registered business, and I will soon have a proper workspace available to handle a public GB too. Given that we often see people crumble under the weight of responsibility with GBs I would rather walk before I can run, and once I have the process dialled down I will scale up subsequent sales if the people demand it.

I may not be people, but I DEMAND more of these. Seriously, I will try for one of the few available, but want more since no keyboard luck and slow fingers.

2QT2BSTR8 · « **Reply #80 on:** Tue, 15 March 2022, 02:22:15 »

Quote from: drunken0monkey on Mon, 14 March 2022, 23:19:58

I may not be people, but I DEMAND more of these. Seriously, I will try for one of the few available, but want more since no keyboard luck and slow fingers.

Quote from: Alchemist Keyboards on Sun, 13 March 2022, 12:26:04

The GB will be launching on Saturday 16th April, mark it in your calendars!
Increased the available quantity to 250 units - pricing will be finalised a week or two before launch but due to the increased quantity I am now hoping to set the price around or below $575.
Due to demand, the OGRN will be available separately with an unlimited quantity. More details to follow soon.

LumiP · « **Reply #81 on:** Tue, 15 March 2022, 05:08:39 »

Gorgeous board, thoughtful design. The combo is looking out of my price range, but it doesn't seem unreasonable to me at all.

GLWIC!

Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #82 on:** Sun, 03 April 2022, 12:30:25 »

Update time:

For those who don't want to read the whole thing:
OGR raffle delayed - can't set a date yet but hoping for beginning of May. This is due to the COVID lockdowns in China and also DHL deciding they can't deliver the prototype showing second colourway to me before the 16th.

More context:
While the group-buy date was set with the best of intentions, a combination of the delays due to COVID outbreaks and subsequent lockdowns in certain areas of China meant that the prototype I had ordered a couple of months ago isn't going to arrive when planned.

DHL have actually had the shipment in hand for a few days now, but while the shipment was initially quoted as 2-3 days to me, they're now quoting over 3 weeks so the estimated delivery date is after the 16th.

Being totally honest, while I'm not comfortable delaying the group buy like this I can't show off the second colour choice (chosen by IC responses btw) until I have it in hand. I was also planning to have someone build it on stream, but depending on when the prototype lands with me I'll have to explore my possibilities at that time. Worst case scenario is that you guys have to deal with some phone pics taken in my garden.

As for dates, I don't think it would be wise to make the same mistake again and set a date without having everything in hand, so I'll cautiously estimate the beginning of May for now and then set it in stone as soon as I have the board.

To leave this on a good note, the second choice as chosen by IC responses is blue/grey. Check a photo from the factory below (obligatory disclaimer regarding lighting etc). More colour-accurate photos to come.

Apologies for the unfortunate news - I hope to see you all in the next month or so!

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #83 on:** Sun, 03 April 2022, 14:32:21 »

Yes Mr Jame. The best Englishman
You count as Englishman right : )

Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #84 on:** Sun, 03 April 2022, 16:34:17 »

Quote from: treeleaf64 on Sun, 03 April 2022, 14:32:21

Yes Mr Jame. The best Englishman
You count as Englishman right : )

Yeah I'm English/Polish

hottrout · « **Reply #85 on:** Mon, 04 April 2022, 04:12:27 »

All good things come to those that wait ....

Slayer77 · « **Reply #86 on:** Mon, 04 April 2022, 05:38:24 »

A dark green finish for ogr n, pretty please?

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neoknob · « **Reply #87 on:** Sun, 10 April 2022, 07:59:43 »

Prototype looks amazing

Diggidy · « **Reply #88 on:** Sun, 10 April 2022, 12:11:35 »

zekth · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 10 April 2022, 12:51:21 »

I'd be in for a numpad definitely.

Versaknight · « **Reply #90 on:** Mon, 11 April 2022, 11:14:31 »

! Looks so good

EdgeOfInfinity · « **Reply #91 on:** Mon, 11 April 2022, 18:40:38 »

combo is super hot! i'll prob be too poor this time around to consider this but excellent design

J_Arno · « **Reply #92 on:** Fri, 15 April 2022, 16:09:55 »

Beautiful board. I am a graphic design artist, and the pencil tray looks like a great place to my stylus.
Could you provide dimensions of that tray?

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^prince · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 16 April 2022, 04:30:22 »

I like it, picasso

Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #94 on:** Sat, 23 April 2022, 12:44:50 »

Quote from: J_Arno on Fri, 15 April 2022, 16:09:55

Beautiful board. I am a graphic design artist, and the pencil tray looks like a great place to my stylus.
Could you provide dimensions of that tray?

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Roughly 290mm x 9.5mm

Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #95 on:** Fri, 29 April 2022, 08:47:28 »

Lulzthax will be building a blue/grey OGR prototype over on his Twitch on May 3rd, 18:30 PT! (02:30 GMT). See you there!

Will sort out a new launch date in the next few days.

https://www.twitch.tv/lulzthax

Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #96 on:** Wed, 04 May 2022, 01:31:50 »

Typing test clips from the build stream from Lulzthax (cf leaf spring plate, oil kings w/stock springs, deskeys films & 205g0):

https://clips.twitch.tv/FineColorfulPelicanKreygasm-BVstEvlt9y3nAY3I (plate foam only)

https://clips.twitch.tv/BlitheWiseClintmullinsYouDontSay-FEZvuzIMNHEE2XUL (plate foam only)

https://clips.twitch.tv/DreamyAltruisticPeachNerfRedBlaster-nMRmeJKy2IvacGnJ (plate and case foam)

Full stream here:

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1474475487

Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #97 on:** Wed, 04 May 2022, 01:46:11 »

A couple phone pics of the blue/grey colourway:

pixelpusher · « **Reply #98 on:** Wed, 04 May 2022, 07:48:20 »

Ooh. I like the bottom bezel sloping from there

Alchemist Keyboards · « **Reply #99 on:** Fri, 06 May 2022, 13:48:43 »

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Author Topic: [IC] OGR - Retro 65XT (Read 31002 times)