Teton 78 - 68 XTHello!
I am Bennettb! After over a year in the design process, I am thrilled to present my first project, the Teton 78! A 68 XT. 
The goal of this keyboard was to create a simple, classic keyboard with a unique layout. Because of this, I went with a classic top-mounted board with no foam and a simple relatively clean side profile. This board has been in the works for over a year now and I am very excited to present it to you! Please read through the IC and at the bottom, if you would like, fill out the form! All feedback is greatly appreciated! Thank you! 
Design Details:This design is based on the Tetons, a mountain range of the Rocky Mountains in Grand Teton National Park. I tried to emulate the smooth and sharp peaks of the range through my design! The most obvious design feature is the weight following the outline of the mountains.
Note the weight pictured is not sandblasted, only clear coated. The final version will either be sandblasted or polished.
Basic Info:
- Layout: 68 XT
- Mounting: Top Mount and Top Burger Mount
- Typing Angle: 6.5 degrees
- Front Height: 16.61mm
- EKH: 21.31 (Pictured below if you're interested)
- Case: 6063 Aluminum Sandblasted and Anodized
- Weight: Brass Sandblasted + Clear Coat (Not sandblasted pictured)
- PCB: Solder 1.6mm using S1 UDB | QMK and VIA support
- Weight: ~2.2 kg or 4.85 lbs built (not entirely accurate, need to get a better scale)
- Plates: Brass Full, Aluminum Full (Half plate?)
- SKUF Feet
- Sales Format: Group Buy
- Units: TBD
- Vendors: Me? Others? Let me know in the form if there is a specific vendor you would like me to reach out to!
Keyboard Height Details:
Exploded View:An exploded view for a better understanding of how the board is put together:
PCB Layout:This is the current planned layout, please let me know in the IC if you are interested in an ISO layout, 6.25u bottom row support, or anything else you may want. Thanks! 
Price:The goal for this project at an MOQ of 100 is $375
This will likely change depending on interest and a higher or lower MOQ, that being said at MOQ of 100 I am confident I can hit this target price.
Colors:
I would like to have a two-tone design, but the colors I am not sure of yet. For the prototype, I have Light Blue and Silver which I love! Some other options I think would look cool are:
- Top Color/Bottom Color (Format)
- Light Blue/Silver
- Lavender/Silver*
- Green/Silver
- Blue/Black
- Red/Silver
- Black/White
- Black/Marron
At the order quantity I am expecting, I will likely not be able to support all of these options. Please fill out the IC and let me know what colors you want! If you want a one-tone option or even a raw option please let me know as well!
*Will likely order the third proto in this color.
IC Link!: https://forms.gle/1QzRodqGsNPGy87j6 Discord Link: https://discord.gg/Mz8GWCXANote I will be updating the discord as I get more people. It is in its very early stages.
Change Log:Proto #1 (3D Print) Changelog
- Changed screws from internal to the bottom.
- Changed front chamfer.
- Modified filets for a more ‘sharp’ look
PCB #1
- Changed from 1.2 mm PCB to 1.6mm
- Removed screw cuts because of screw placement change.
Proto #2 (Pictured) - Done
- Changing the plate mounts to be a bit wider.
- Changed the case screw head diameter to allow for a better fit.
- Changed foot placement because of the screw head change.
- Tightened Tolerances
- Maybe fewer screws for weight?
- Any other changes that might result from IC...
- Slight shorting issue with the bottom case because of the flex. Because you don't notice it when typing, I would rather just put a layer in between. Right now I have masking tape on the bottom case and there are no issues whatsoever.
PCB #2
- Currently happy with the PCB, might need to change some layout support depending on the IC.
The Third Proto is Coming soon - (Will update when ordered)
- Waiting for feedback before ordering.
- Colorway will likely be Lavender/Silver
Current typing notes:
- Currently, I am very pleased with how it sounds! I have it built with an aluminum plate and gateron cap yellow v2s L+F. It is slightly clacky right now with my current build configuration. In terms of flex, it is actually very good. There are only 5 mounting points leading to a pretty comfortable typing experience. Of course, I am biased, but I will be posting a sound test soon!
- It sounds like I am reviewing coffee haha! ) ^
