Design and intentions: Balanced, proportional and subdued aesthetic, with dramatic reveal from behind
Unique weight design. My first 65% keyboard design!
Makes use of [larger] M4 screws for case fastening, tastefully embraces the aesthetic of larger bezels
Case walls are not too thin
Pricing and sale information: 650USD before shipping (+50USD for titanium plate add-on)
Will involve participants paying the manufacturer (DDS) directly via Alibaba
GB open until last 10 slots are filled or early May
Lead time: Within 3-6 months of paying the manufacturer (DDS/DADESIN)
Will ship directly from the manufacturer
Specs: 65% layout keyboard, seamless topcase configuration
Approx weight: 1.75kg when built
7 degree typing angle
Very low front height/ relative profile on the desk
Plate uses bumpon/spring mount designedbydark
MX only, 7U only, ANSI only plate
Changes between prototype v1 and v2: Screwing weights together to reduce unwanted vibrations between them and remove need for forcebreak between weights && also ensure complete fit (without tiny minor visual variations in gaps) between weights
Included in the kit: Topcase: 6063 ALU [anodised]
Bottomcase: 6063 ALU [anodised]
Plate: Steel [Sandblasted + Coated]
Weight 1: Copper [Sandblasted + Coated])
Weight 2: Copper [Sandblasted + Coated])
3M bumpons: 6.4mm - SJ5382
M4 case screws
M3 weight screws
Not included: PCB
Daughterboard
Compatible with: fly daughterboard
WT65 PCB, seems to also work with zed65 although not intended
GB form: https://forms.gle/dTwprz5EAQFKAyc79
Space for updates:- 25th of April 2025: Posted GB Page
