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[GB] Join65 - easy to build, affordable 65% - Oct Update
« on: Mon, 08 May 2023, 08:23:23 »
Join65% - Easy to build, affordable 65% GB live until 27th May

Thocc Supply is delighted to bring Join65 by KnifeLab to the GB phase! Join65 is a budget-friendly 65% featuring a fully CNCd case with a plate-gasket-mount to make building this a breeze. Also, KinfeLab has implemented interchangeable side pieces to allow further colour customizations



Changes since IC based on community feedback
Removing PCB flex cuts on the PCB for the production run
Update back weight engraving style
Remove Purple & Black, Teal Blue & E-White colour
Added Panda, Frost

Spec TLDR:
  • CNC’d aluminium case
  • PVD stainless steel weights and badges
  • Plate foam gasket mount
  • 7-degree typing angle
  • front height ~20mm
  • Hot-swap 1.2mm PCB (VIA ready, no flex cuts)
  • Size 324mm x 135.5mm x 33.4 (thickest) mm
  • 1.15~1.2kg net or ~1.38kg built
  • Custom moulded carry case

Price ~ $155 to $165 USD (your local vendor pricing may vary slightly)
GB Date: 6th May ~ 27th May (local timezone)
Fulfilment ~ End of Q3 2023




NameTop & BottomBadge ColourWeight Colour
Teal BlueTeal Blue & SilverPVD SilverPVD Silver
BlackBlack & BlackPVD BlackPVD Black
PandaE-White & BlackPVD SilverPVD Silver
FrostE-WhitePVD SilverPVD Silver
BeigeE-BeigePVD SilverPVD Silver
E-White CopperE-White & CooperPVD GoldPVD Gold

Full Render Album (Updated) https://imgur.com/a/Zz8gg7m
Full-Colour Sides Combo Album https://imgur.com/a/DowBOOe
Prototype Album with old weight engravings and flexcut PCB https://imgur.com/a/jVR5N48

Exploded View
Standard KitOptional Extras
1 x Case ( Top & Bottom+2 Sides)Solder or HS PCB kit
1 x FR4 PlateAluminium, PC, FR4 plate
1 x Foam Pack (Plate, Case, PE, AS Sheet)Foam Pack
1 x HS PCB + Daughter BoardSilicon Top Sheet
1 x Silicon Top SheetBadge (3 designs in 3 PVD finish)
1 x BadgeWeights (3 PVD finish)
1 x Weight
1 x Carry Case & Assembly hardware


Hotswap PCB Layout
Solder PCB Layout


Streamer / Youtube build

Typing test clip by SwitchDoctor https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1777900508

Typing test clip by warmthoughts https://www.twitch.tv/warmthoughts/clip/CovertEasySparrowPupper-R405PJu-6C8fULxI

nearLucid Build Stream https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1800683911

Captain Sterling Build Stream https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1804574870

Alexotos Build Stream - https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1813308388



Vendors
USA - KeebsForAll
Canada - Shockport Keyboards
Europe - KeyGem
UK - Proto[Typist]
Vietnam - Uniqmeck
Thailand - NTCH Keys
Indonesia - Mechaland.ID
Malaysia - MKB.MY
OCE - Thocc Supply
Singapore - ILumkb


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Re: [GB] Join65 - easy to build, affordable 65%
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 08 May 2023, 08:23:41 »
« Last Edit: Sun, 01 October 2023, 07:33:29 by well_cooper »

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Re: [GB] Join65 - easy to build, affordable 65% - GB LIVE until 27th May
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 08 June 2023, 21:25:51 »
Color mix and accents can contribute to a great keyboard, however I'm not a fan of the engraving on the back.