[IC] Phidias F-row less 1800 keyboard

[brunosan_.]

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Hello Geekhack, I designed Phidias about three years ago, and I have been perfecting it ever since. Now, it has reached its final form.

Pictures of the v2 and final prototype.















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General Info

7.5° typing angle Tadpole aluminum plate & Polycarbonate pin mount plate Front height ≈18mm Capslock and NumLock indicator LEDs Centered USB-C Unified C4 Daughterboard Multi-Layout options Solder PCB configurable with VIA Widened JST channel for easier assembly The top face on the blocker on both Stainless Steel versions is polished The tadpole mount plate is compatible with GeonWork's tadpoles 2.5M bottom-top screws 2M for daughterboard and weights screws

GB details

From August 1-31 2024

Vendors:

🇺🇸 United States: DangKeebs 🇨🇦 Canada: DeskHero 🇪🇺 Europe: KeyGem 🇬🇧 United Kingdom: Prototypist 🇸🇬 Southeast Asia: Ilumkb 🇨🇳 China: Zfrontier 🇦🇺 Oceania: KeebzNcables

Pricing:



Why this pricing?

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I wanted to take a moment to explain the reasoning behind the price point. The hobby has evolved significantly since 2020-2022. In order to ensure the keyboard will be made, I had to lower the minimum required units.

Additionally, the manufacturers involved in this project are among the most reputable and high-quality in the hobby. You can expect to receive a flawless, perfectly finished unit.

Moreover, the keyboard kit includes everything you'll need for a fully functional keyboard. Unlike some other designers and stores that separate the price of the PCB, leading to higher overall costs, our kit provides the full value upfront.

Colorways

Clear PC top

Sandblasted Polycarbonate top Silver aluminum anodized bottom Sandblasted stainless steel weights Sandblasted stainless steel blocker with the top face polished Silver aluminum anodized plate (only if tadpole mount plate is chosen) or PC pin mount plate Grey feets

Real Images

Cream Top

Powder coat cream top Pantone 7532C aluminum anodized bottom Sandblasted copper weights Sandblasted copper blocker Pantone 7532C aluminum anodized plate (only if tadpole mount plate is chosen) or PC pin mount plate Black feets

Color chip Pantone 7532C for the bottom case

The colors shown in the renders are not exact representations of the actual manufactured color.

Black Top

Black anodized aluminum top Graphite aluminum anodized bottom Sandblasted stainless steel weights Sandblasted stainless steel blocker with the top face polished Graphite aluminum anodized plate (only if tadpole mount plate is chosen) or PC pin mount plate Black feets

The colors shown in the renders are not exact representations of the actual manufactured color.



Extras available

Phidias 1800 PCB Custom Daughterboard + JST cable Polycarbonate plate pin mount Aluminum plate w/ tadpoles

The colors shown in the renders are not exact representations of the actual manufactured color.



What's Included?

Keyboard case (Materials and finishes depend on the configuration chosen) PCB Daughterboard JST cable Carrying case Plate (Material depends on the configuration chosen) Custom microfiber towel Feets (Color depends on the configuration chosen) 3 sets of Tadpoles of different hardness: 50a, 70a, and 90a. (Only if you choose tadpole mount plate)

Mounting system animation

Layout options

Q&A

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Why is it called Phidias?
The number phi is present in almost every corner of the keyboard, It is also the primary source of inspiration that has gone into the making of this keyboard.

Why FRL?
After using full-size keyboards with the Function keys on them, I found out that I really didn’t use them that much, so it is more of a personal preference.

Do you have a sound test?
I don’t, however, the keyboard will be built in a stream with Alexotos, date is still TBD.

I want to thank Mr. quark for helping me out with the PCB design, this project wouldn’t be possible without him <3, and to all my friends on the KatanaKaji server.

Join the discord below or follow me on Instagram for more updates.



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[brunosan_.]

Reserved.

07/12/2024
Updated the IC with the final prototype pictures, mount configurations, and final colorways.

16/07/2024
Added pricing and renders for the different plate options.

[Coquelox18]

Reserved

[arq1999]

Looks pretty good! Gotta love the red.
Question. Is the brass going to be clear coated?

[Robert.Lussier5]

IC filled out! Must cop.

[linell]

great design 

[vheissu]

It has been a pleasure to see this project since its beginning, wishing you the best on this thing Bruno! 

[novelflyer]

Happy to finally see the IC, congrats Bruno! 

[Yuinth]

It looks great!
Is the PCB going to be solder or HS?

[AshF]

Gotta love an 1800

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[Pyroo]

very nice

[brunosan_.]

Looks pretty good! Gotta love the red.
Question. Is the brass going to be clear coated?

Appreciated! Yes, the materials that deteriorate fast such as brass and copper will be protected.

It looks great!
Is the PCB going to be solder or HS?

Thank you! The PCB will only be offered in the solder version, as I want to offer as many layout choices as possible.
The PCB support for other layouts will be modified depending on the results of the IC.

[QWER|key]

Looks pretty good! Gotta love the red.
Question. Is the brass going to be clear coated?

It doesn't look it on the photos.

[kaifui gauo]

Probably because of the pbt keycap, the pc plate with sw l + f, so the sound is not sharp, but this phone has a pretty good sound.

snake game

[HappyB0T]

Got excited that this had a cherry lip then realized it is variable. Pretty sure this is too 'exciting' for me. GLWIC

[Robert.Lussier5]

Will this be tadpole PCB mount or Plate mount?

Would love a plateless option.

[brunosan_.]

Will this be tadpole PCB mount or Plate mount?

Would love a plateless option.

The tadpoles are mounted on the plate so a plateless option wouldn't be possible, however, I can offer half-plate options for the group buy.

[KeyBros_]

****ing good

[beejay]

frl 1800 I'm in

[Robert.Lussier5]

That would be great!

Will this be tadpole PCB mount or Plate mount?

Would love a plateless option.

The tadpoles are mounted on the plate so a plateless option wouldn't be possible, however, I can offer half-plate options for the group buy.

[Abraham]

Will there be other colors available

[EffectMoon]

I like the design

[LosTaquitos]

Looking good so far, I like the design! A hot-swappable PCB and sub-$300 price would make this an insta-buy for me. Any plans for more colors?

[mr_foggy]

looks good. projected price?

[vodanhdaisu]

Please make a Winkey version. I really appreciate

[vheissu]

LOVED the IC revamp! Those photos and the general project looks crazy good, gl Bruno!

[HungHingDaiLo]

Interested!

[brunosan_.]

LOVED the IC revamp! Those photos and the general project looks crazy good, gl Bruno!

Interested!

Thanks! I appreciate it

[lkkedward]

Am I missing the price info?

[ylothar]

Please, can you show us the two versions (aluminum and PC) of the plate?

[Forvitni]

What is the front height?

[brunosan_.]

Please, can you show us the two versions (aluminum and PC) of the plate?

Sure, I added some renders of them bellow the Whats included section

Am I missing the price info?

Just updated the Price info per each vendor!

[brunosan_.]

What is the front height?

It's around 18 mm

[Kaptain Mike]

Love what you've done here!