[IC] Mask Off Keyboard

[MrEsosmao]

Mask Off (MO)








More shots coming soon, stay tuned!

So what's the story behind Mask Off?
After a break from designing keyboards since the Vanguard65, I found myself drawn back by a wave of inspiration: from the sharp edges of brutalism, to the neon glow of cyberpunk, and the clean lines of futuristic designs.

Most importantly, I felt the hobby needed shaking up again.
While at a local meetup, I was hearing the general consensus that the state of keyboards were starting to blend together only strengthened that feeling.

So here I am on a mission to showcase another custom keeb that provides a personalized experience to add to the keyboard collection.

Mask Off (MO), is a keyboard kit that serves both minimalism aesthetics to fit any modern day environment.

Why the name Mask Off?

The internals of a keyboard are hidden inside its aluminum shell. My goal was to design a keeb that reveals its one true self, to represent the activity occurring beneath.

This interest check is intended for you to help out with the following:

• Include foam dampening kit?
• ISO support for my Euro friends?
• Poll to boil color option for a limited edition version.
• Add-on plate material options
• Bluetooth support?

>>CLICK HERE TO INTEREST CHECK FORM<<

Specifications




Layout
- 65% Compact

Plate Materials
Coming soon

Typing Angle
7 degrees

Front Height
18mm

Weight
None

Mount
Gasket Sock PCB Mount

Case Materials
Top - ALU 6063
Bottom - ALU 6063
Cutouts - Acrylic

PCB

• Custom designed hotswap with underglow
• ANSI/ISO hotswap support
• QMK/VIA compatible
• Split backspace support
• Kailh hotswap sockets
• Universal USB-C daughterboard

Colorways
At the moment, I need to be realistic and would really like your help to reduce this down.

Atm, Silver will be primary color.


Group Buy Information

Pricing: TBD

Extras

• Plate: TBD
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• Hotswap PCB

Timeline:

• Start Date: TBD
• End Date: TBD
• Delivery Date: TBD

Main Vendors:

• USA: Keebfront
• CA: TBD
• SEA/PH: TBD
• OCE/AUS: TBD
• EUROPE:TBD
• UK: TBD
• MEXICO: TBD
• LATAM (ARGENTINA): TBD
• MALAYSIA: TBD
• INDONESIA: TBD

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[MrEsosmao]

Reserved

[azhdar]

ISO ?

[MrEsosmao]

ISO ?

Yes

[dinobx]

I love the look. Will more info about the side design detailing be revealed? I'm guessing it's a transparent core PCB and the transparent cover is acrylic? Excited to see where this goes.

[Shintaro]

I thought it was a keyboard for Kamen Rider, like Kamen Rider W. If the lights on the left and right turn green and purple

[MrEsosmao]

I thought it was a keyboard for Kamen Rider, like Kamen Rider W. If the lights on the left and right turn green and purple

Guess I've just unlocked Kamen Rider Typing Form 

P.S. The lights can be altered to your preference within VIA and you can leverage all of their light FX.

[BSGalaxy]

I really dig the aesthetic. Filled out the IC, hope to see it in GB soon!

[MrEsosmao]

I love the look. Will more info about the side design detailing be revealed? I'm guessing it's a transparent core PCB and the transparent cover is acrylic? Excited to see where this goes.

Could definitely show the process if that is of interest. Anyone else interested in this breakdown?