[IC] Leading60 | Modernised Leading Edge DC-2014

[MexonKeys]

Leading60
60% Leaf-Spring Keyboard (Inspired by the Leading Edge DC-2014)

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Hello! We are MexonKeys, a new keyboard manufacturer founded in collaboration with a UK based keyboard designer. Unlike many keyboard studios/businesses, we have direct access to CNC machines to manufacture our keyboard designs.

About the Leading60:
As weird as it sounds, our goal for this project was to create a unique roomy and metallic sounding keyboard to make it sound more... "mechanical"??

We didn't want to create another muted sounding keyboard because we believe that there are already too many of those in the hobby. As keyboard enthusiasts we wanted to create something a little more unique for others to try


Keyboard Information:
- Top piece: sandblasted + anodised 6063 aluminium
- Bottom piece: sandblasted + anodised 6063 aluminium
- Pen holder bar: mirror polished stainless steel (optional black pvd coating)
- Plate: sandblasted + anodised 6063 aluminium (Tsangan layout)
- PCB: Plain60-C + Ai03 unified daughterboard (Universal 60% PCB, credits to Evy a.k.a anykeys.eu)
- Available colours: Black or Grey
- Available Units: ∞
- Vendors: TBD
- Price: TBD


Prototype (Typing test will be posted end of July)

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Plate Design:

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Old Render:

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To do list:
- Typing Test
- Find Vendors
- Review Feedback
- Set GB Price/Date

[DirtyGingy]

I'm not one for 60s myself, but I think you have a winner here in terms of looks.

I think you guys will do quite well. And I hope you do for sure.

[plag]

There WILL be an alps pcb and plate, right? It would only make sense. Regardless, the board looks cool and I’m down for more hollow customs

[robotictomato]

There WILL be an alps pcb and plate, right? It would only make sense. Regardless, the board looks cool and I’m down for more hollow customs

I second this - given that it is a DC-2014 inspired board, and that it will have more acoustic room for Alps switches to shine, I hope this has Alps support!

[Homiezoned]

Nice board! Love the looks. Can't have enough 60s