[IC] ㄹ(LIUL) HAPPY STYLE KEYBOARD

[lewi]

hello i'm lewi and, ready for GB
i'm not good at english, so, if there's something you can't understand the information written below, please reply or pm me.


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- MATERIAL
1. wood(walnut)
2. anodized aluminum
3. poly carbonate, or acrylic

if there's demand, all of three material run at the same time

- pcb is based on b face (optional chice)

- cherry mxswitch

- there's two style
hhkb style
poker style

maybe there's no carving seal and plate at poker style

- top, plate, and middle all in one style
plate is 4mm thickness(you can see structure of plate at below image)

- left and right side's aluminum plate(yellow one in the picture) are for hiding bolting hole,
there's two choice when you assemble keyboard.

1. if you bolting plate and top body, you can't bolting two of total 9 bolting hole to bottom body. (but there's no problem)
2. if you bolting top and bottom body, you have to fix plate with like double sided tape.
it's because i don't want to bolting hole out side of appearance.

actually, i recommend 1

- Reaching MOQ 10
Acrylic(Polycarbonate): 235$
Aluminum: 269$
Wood(with no finishing): 254$

For every additional 20 (30,50) orders on top of the MOQ the price will decrease by 15.5$

pcb : around 30-35$

ㄹ is 'liul'
it's a consonant of korean language,
and tentative title.

thankyou

[Sent]

Definitely in for a wood case.  How much do you think the optional PCB would be?  And would there be an option for full assembly?

[lewi]

Definitely in for a wood case.  How much do you think the optional PCB would be?  And would there be an option for full assembly?

i don't know exactly, but maybe 30- 35$

and there's full assembly option if you want

[Synjin]

Quite interested in this. Why does there have to be so many new keyboard cases T_T

[Sygaldry]

What are those green inserts?

[slickmamba]

very interesting!  Just got a viper.  Will viper pcb work?

[3Love]

Looks like.....

[ideus]

The hard wood case looks very nice, but I do not like the inserts.

[tuantruong]

I'm interested in the alu ver as well as the wood ver in HHKB layout.
What colors will be available for the alu ver?
Is there any chance we can get the finish on the wood ver to protect the surface? I would like to grap the wood ver to carry around since it would be much lighter that the alu ver, but I'm afraid of damage the surface. 

[Halverson]

Wood HHKB layout is phenomenal! Just wish I was still interested in buying more keyboards!

[lewi]

What are those green inserts?

it's for design. or for hide bolts.

[lewi]

very interesting!  Just got a viper.  Will viper pcb work?

if, usb port's location is same, and viper's pcb is smaller than b face,
it will be work.

[lewi]

The hard wood case looks very nice, but I do not like the inserts.

ok! i thought more about inserts, and design!

[lewi]

I'm interested in the alu ver as well as the wood ver in HHKB layout.
What colors will be available for the alu ver?
Is there any chance we can get the finish on the wood ver to protect the surface? I would like to grap the wood ver to carry around since it would be much lighter that the alu ver, but I'm afraid of damage the surface. 

aluminum anodize color is not determined.
but, now i want to go with silver, titan, light gray these three colors.
and maybe, wood finishing will be optional. but, i think varnishing will be not so strong to protect many kind of damage.

[tuantruong]

Titan and light grey sound perfect to me, have been looking for something like titan color of the KMAC on the HHKB form.
I think it would be better to get the wood surface varnished, at least we got something to protect the wood against the scratches, wet,etc.

[kin25]

good design!! 

[tuantruong]

If there is full assembly option, can I just get the diodes and resistors pre-soldered? I already got LEDs and turned switches.
About the alu plate to cover the bolting holes, would it be an option about their color? If so, I think the alu plate in red would go perfectly with the titan color housing. 
Do you have the estimated time of the GB and delivery? It would be good to know.

[lewi]

If there is full assembly option, can I just get the diodes and resistors pre-soldered? I already got LEDs and turned switches.
About the alu plate to cover the bolting holes, would it be an option about their color? If so, I think the alu plate in red would go perfectly with the titan color housing. 
Do you have the estimated time of the GB and delivery? It would be good to know.

pm to you

[HoffmanMyster]

I love the wood design!  I really like the inserts on the front. 

[FrostyToast]

Is it possible to get a wood top with metal plate and bottom?
Or do I have to pick one?

[Sent]

Is it possible to get a wood top with metal plate and bottom?
Or do I have to pick one?

In one of the photos it seems like there's a wood top and metal bottom.

[FrostyToast]

Is it possible to get a wood top with metal plate and bottom?
Or do I have to pick one?

In one of the photos it seems like there's a wood top and metal bottom.

I might be in if that's the case.
However I am not sure if I like the asymmetry of the inserts.

[HoffmanMyster]

Is it possible to get a wood top with metal plate and bottom?
Or do I have to pick one?

In one of the photos it seems like there's a wood top and metal bottom.

I might be in if that's the case.
However I am not sure if I like the asymmetry of the inserts.

You do.

Don't worry, it's all good. 

[Sent]

Yeah, the inserts are kinda iffy for me, too.  Jury's still out on those.

[lewi]

oh, you guys don't like inserts.

actually, it's too hard to meet everyone's taste.

but, as i said, i have to think more about design.

thankyou for your interest.

about selling top, and bottom separately,
i'm not sure about that.

i have to discuss about it with worker.

[lewi]

better?

[Sent]

better?

[FrostyToast]

better?

That looks nice.
I do love the liul engraving!
You can do whatever you want. I think the brass(?) inserts are cool, but I didn't like the placements.

[Sent]

That looks nice.
I do love the liul engraving!
You can do whatever you want. I think the brass(?) inserts are cool, but I didn't like the placements.

Yup.  Inserts are great.  The placement just seemed a bit awkward to me. 

[FrostyToast]

That looks nice.
I do love the liul engraving!
You can do whatever you want. I think the brass(?) inserts are cool, but I didn't like the placements.

Yup.  Inserts are great.  The placement just seemed a bit awkward to me.

Sentpai and I are so much in sync~!

Best friends~!

[lewi]

thank you for your interest, guys!
actually, it's placement based on golden ratio.
i love golden ratio.

 actual sample looks better than render one.
but, i have to think more about design.

i think second one is better than first one.
because of your interest and help, it goes better and better.

if there's some good idea, pleases notice me.
critique is always good to me, and it's funny thing.

and
now i want to change species of wood.
walnut is good wood.
but ebony is much better i think.
how do you think?

now, i find wood(and acrylic) manufacturer now.
but, alu is not yet. as you saw, my keyboard design is not a 2d design.
and difficulty of processing is so high. so, it's too hard to meet that price with small quantity.
please wait some more time. friends.

thankyou

[HoffmanMyster]

thank you for your interest, guys!
actually, it's placement based on golden ratio.
i love golden ratio.

 actual sample looks better than render one.
but, i have to think more about design.

i think second one is better than first one.
because of your interest and help, it goes better and better.

if there's some good idea, pleases notice me.
critique is always good to me, and it's funny thing.

and
now i want to change species of wood.
walnut is good wood.
but ebony is much better i think.
how do you think?

now, i find wood(and acrylic) manufacturer now.
but, alu is not yet. as you saw, my keyboard design is not a 2d design.
and difficulty of processing is so high. so, it's too hard to meet that price with small quantity.
please wait some more time. friends.

thankyou

Do you have pictures of the sample??  I would love to see it!

I really like the render of the wood design.  I would like to see if it matches with the sample or if it looks different. 

Thanks for the work you're putting into this design!  I like it a lot.   

[Sent]

Pictures of the sample would be great.

Personally, I always like darker wood so ebony would get my vote.  I think it'd look even classier.  ) 

[lewi]

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&search_keyword=뤼&search_target=nick_name&document_srl=1040689

it just processing shots.

there is only acrylic sample. and it's quality is not so good.
launching one will be much much better.

if you want to see other things
please click 뤼(my nickname) and click 작성 글 보기

if you can see korean language.


and final wood sample will be soon.
body will be ebony, and insert will be lignum vitae.

[Sent]

Ok, that acrylic sample looks pretty slick.

[Kira]

Wood +1

[monotagary]

I'd be interested in the aluminum housing, but of the wood is more popular, I'd still be all over this.

[billnye]

10/10 would buy a wooden one

[Sygaldry]

The sample looks great!

[kin25]

I'm a new in GH.
But, Lewi is a famous Housing Designer in Korea.
I'm sad that his amazing Housing is not popular in GH.
Maybe because he is new in GH like me.
I have one KBD designed by him.
I don't assemble it, but sometimes I put out and look at it.
Always I think it is the most beautiful Housing in the world.

I hope his housing becomes more popular in GH.

[Moralless]

better?

That looks great! Will the backspace be able to support 2x 1u keys or will it only allow for 1x 2u key?

I'm a new in GH.
But, Lewi is a famous Housing Designer in Korea.
I'm sad that his amazing Housing is not popular in GH.
Maybe because he is new in GH like me.
I have one KBD designed by him.
I don't assemble it, but sometimes I put out and look at it.
Always I think it is the most beautiful Housing in the world.

I hope his housing becomes more popular in GH.

I think the renders look great. Do you think you could post pictures of the keyboard housings that you own made by Lewi? It would definitely help us visualize his designs and what sort of quality we can expect

[lewi]

thankyou for your support.
actually, I think small quantity keyboard is not so bad.
because, It's possible to be a rare keyboard! HaHa!

what now i just want to is...
i spend so much time to make this, and it feels like my baby. just launching without problem.

I'm a new in GH.
But, Lewi is a famous Housing Designer in Korea.
I'm sad that his amazing Housing is not popular in GH.
Maybe because he is new in GH like me.
I have one KBD designed by him.
I don't assemble it, but sometimes I put out and look at it.
Always I think it is the most beautiful Housing in the world.

I hope his housing becomes more popular in GH.

[FrostyToast]

If you are indeed well known in another community I guess I can trust you.
I was skeptical about trusting a newcomer here, but I can accept it if you have lots of previous experience. Plus, someone else is vouching for you.

[lewi]

better?

That looks great! Will the backspace be able to support 2x 1u keys or will it only allow for 1x 2u key?

I'm a new in GH.
But, Lewi is a famous Housing Designer in Korea.
I'm sad that his amazing Housing is not popular in GH.
Maybe because he is new in GH like me.
I have one KBD designed by him.
I don't assemble it, but sometimes I put out and look at it.
Always I think it is the most beautiful Housing in the world.

I hope his housing becomes more popular in GH.

I think the renders look great. Do you think you could post pictures of the keyboard housings that you own made by Lewi? It would definitely help us visualize his designs and what sort of quality we can expect

2x is possible.
and what he said is this one( http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&search_keyword=돌고래&search_target=title&document_srl=360457 )
but, actually, it's not my design. i'm just give help some.

and mines are below picture.

this GB is second time.
first is picture DSC4165

thankyou

[lewi]

If you are indeed well known in another community I guess I can trust you.
I was skeptical about trusting a newcomer here, but I can accept it if you have lots of previous experience. Plus, someone else is vouching for you.

thankyou
and, this is just IC.
actually, I have so many things to solve, like materials and details.
I will show you samples before start GB.
render is just render.

[dimmu]

better?

That looks great! Will the backspace be able to support 2x 1u keys or will it only allow for 1x 2u key?

I'm a new in GH.
But, Lewi is a famous Housing Designer in Korea.
I'm sad that his amazing Housing is not popular in GH.
Maybe because he is new in GH like me.
I have one KBD designed by him.
I don't assemble it, but sometimes I put out and look at it.
Always I think it is the most beautiful Housing in the world.

I hope his housing becomes more popular in GH.

I think the renders look great. Do you think you could post pictures of the keyboard housings that you own made by Lewi? It would definitely help us visualize his designs and what sort of quality we can expect

2x is possible.
and what he said is this one( http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&search_keyword=돌고래&search_target=title&document_srl=360457 )
but, actually, it's not my design. i'm just give help some.

and mines are below picture.

this GB is second time.
first is picture DSC4165

thankyou

wow. definitely interested with this.

[DrHubblePhD]

real question is when are we getting one of these

[lewi]

real question is when are we getting one of these

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about 1 year ago,
only for kbdlab GB. :)

[DrHubblePhD]

real question is when are we getting one of these

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about 1 year ago,
only for kbdlab GB. :)

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thats too bad, the CNC work on it is amazing  :eek:

[Moralless]

better?

That looks great! Will the backspace be able to support 2x 1u keys or will it only allow for 1x 2u key?

I'm a new in GH.
But, Lewi is a famous Housing Designer in Korea.
I'm sad that his amazing Housing is not popular in GH.
Maybe because he is new in GH like me.
I have one KBD designed by him.
I don't assemble it, but sometimes I put out and look at it.
Always I think it is the most beautiful Housing in the world.

I hope his housing becomes more popular in GH.

I think the renders look great. Do you think you could post pictures of the keyboard housings that you own made by Lewi? It would definitely help us visualize his designs and what sort of quality we can expect

2x is possible.
and what he said is this one( http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&search_keyword=돌고래&search_target=title&document_srl=360457 )
but, actually, it's not my design. i'm just give help some.

and mines are below picture.

this GB is second time.
first is picture DSC4165

thankyou

Your work is seriously beautiful and I'd be definitely be in for one of your cases in aluminium

[DrHubblePhD]

What kind of CNC machine do you use to make these cases?

[lewi]

better?

That looks great! Will the backspace be able to support 2x 1u keys or will it only allow for 1x 2u key?

I'm a new in GH.
But, Lewi is a famous Housing Designer in Korea.
I'm sad that his amazing Housing is not popular in GH.
Maybe because he is new in GH like me.
I have one KBD designed by him.
I don't assemble it, but sometimes I put out and look at it.
Always I think it is the most beautiful Housing in the world.

I hope his housing becomes more popular in GH.

I think the renders look great. Do you think you could post pictures of the keyboard housings that you own made by Lewi? It would definitely help us visualize his designs and what sort of quality we can expect

2x is possible.
and what he said is this one( http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&search_keyword=돌고래&search_target=title&document_srl=360457 )
but, actually, it's not my design. i'm just give help some.

and mines are below picture.

this GB is second time.
first is picture DSC4165

thankyou

Your work is seriously beautiful and I'd be definitely be in for one of your cases in aluminium

thankyou!
now, I don't know i can run with aluminum.
I really want to go aluminum, but, worker said machine for aluminum is now busy...
I try to solve but, i don't know exactly.

[lewi]

What kind of CNC machine do you use to make these cases?

I'm so sorry but, I don't know much about machines..
what i only know is It can possibly making 3d design.

[Sent]

Still super interested in that wooden case.

Will definitely be keeping an eye on this.  Looking forward to seeing how it evolves into the final product.

[monotagary]

Woah. All those cases looked amazing. I hope I can get my hand on one of these. 

[kin25]

I want ALU, PLZ. 

[monotagary]

I want ALU, PLZ. 

Alu is best! 

[jacobolus]

and what he said is this one( http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&search_keyword=돌고래&search_target=title&document_srl=360457 )
but, actually, it's not my design. i'm just give help some. and mines are below picture. this GB is second time. first is picture DSC4165

thankyou

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What an awesome Alps board. Do you have more pictures of this one? What kind of switches are on there?

[daerid]

Would the Infinity board fit in one of these? I'd definitely be interested in a wood case if so.

[loarto]

Would you give the HHKB in ISO layout? I'm interested and will join if the price is right

[lewi]

Still super interested in that wooden case.

Will definitely be keeping an eye on this.  Looking forward to seeing how it evolves into the final product.

thankyou for your interest.

[Moralless]

Sucks that you might not be able to make it out of aluminium. But I'm still pretty interested in getting one out of acrylic or wood. Not sure how the wood would fare over time though 

[lewi]

and what he said is this one( http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&search_keyword=돌고래&search_target=title&document_srl=360457 )
but, actually, it's not my design. i'm just give help some. and mines are below picture. this GB is second time. first is picture DSC4165

thankyou

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What an awesome Alps board. Do you have more pictures of this one? What kind of switches are on there?

what keyboard you mean?

[lewi]

Would the Infinity board fit in one of these? I'd definitely be interested in a wood case if so.

maybe not.
because this case uses bface's holes.

[lewi]

Would you give the HHKB in ISO layout? I'm interested and will join if the price is right

I have to check.
if there's no structural problem.
I'll change drawing.

[jacobolus]

What an awesome Alps board. Do you have more pictures of this one? What kind of switches are on there?

what keyboard you mean?

This one:

[lewi]

I'm so sorry about aluminum.
but, try to solve.

acrylic is no problem.

and, now i'm looking for good wood.

ebony is I really want to.
and, hard too find wide and thick sized wood.

sample will be
rosewood and bogote(I don't know this wood's name in english please refer below picture)

wallnut is very good wood to manufacturing. strong to bending and crack.
but, It's too common. I don't like common one.
I don't know now, but it's possible species of wood will be optional. that's what i want to.

most important thing is final sample.
if i satisfied with sample.
this GB will be start without hesitate.
but if not...
I don't know...

so, I always thankyou for your interest.

[lewi]

What an awesome Alps board. Do you have more pictures of this one? What kind of switches are on there?

what keyboard you mean?

This one:

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this keyboard is alp white switch(click)

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&search_keyword=뤼&search_target=nick_name&document_srl=688200

here's link
:)

[lewi]

I bought this woods for sampling.
now drying in my home.
rosewood and bocote

and microwave drying will be conducted(is this right word? ) for GB.

most of worker who work for microwave drying don't want to do with small quantity, but i finally found a good worker.
expansive for small quantity, but it's ok!

I really want to make perfect wood housing, and I think it's move to final level.
anyway, please wait for some more time.

rosewood will be upper body, and bocote will be lower body.
but, I think bocote is not so good for housing. it's strong, heavy and beautiful. but it has so many knots and easy too crack.

[billnye]

I bought this woods for sampling.
now drying in my home.
rosewood and bocote

and microwave drying will be conducted(is this right word? ) for GB.

most of worker who work for microwave drying don't want to do with small quantity, but i finally found a good worker.
expansive for small quantity, but it's ok!

I really want to make perfect wood housing, and I think it's move to final level.
anyway, please wait for some more time.

rosewood will be upper body, and bocote will be lower body.
but, I think bocote is not so good for housing. it's strong, heavy and beautiful. but it has so many knots and easy too crack.

Looks amazing! I will definitely buy a wood one

[nukec]

So this means this is for HHKB keyboard? $250 for case seems pretty expensive for me.

[monotagary]

So this means this is for HHKB keyboard? $250 for case seems pretty expensive for me.

No this is for a HHKB-layout custom board, but... I would kill to get my HHKB into an aluminum case.

[lewi]

i know it's expansive. i'm so sorry about this.
250$ is expansive.
but someone knows how I effort to make this price.
problem is cost.

and It's not a HHKB based keyboard.
this is cherryMX based keyboard. only layout is similar.(actually, HHKB uses 6x spacebar, but it's so rare in cherryMX. so I choose 7X spacebar layout)
I really want to make HHKB custom. but It's structure is too complicate to make without source.

but, this is the most similar structure with HHKB in cherryMX keyboard.
only this one is top and plate all in one design. like HHKB.

and this is my answer for wood keyboard. 

[FrostyToast]

Will you have ISO support for this board?

[lewi]

Will you have ISO support for this board?

yes!
i changed draw.
and, sample will be soon!
thankyou

[FrostyToast]

Will you have ISO support for this board?

yes!
i changed draw.
and, sample will be soon!
thankyou

Thanks a bunch for the response! 

[lewi]

sample is producted.
but, GB will delayed without promise.
cause, the manufacturer really sucks!
so irresponsible people.

anyway, I'm so sorry.
now, i just want to be with better manufacturer.


more pics
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2587352&mid=board_Lsno50
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2584771&mid=board_Lsno50

[billnye]

sample is producted.
but, GB will delayed without promise.
cause, the manufacturer really sucks!
so irresponsible people.

anyway, I'm so sorry.
now, i just want to be with better manufacturer.

Looking good! Excited to hear more about this

[FrostyToast]

So excited that things are moving along.
I'm sad to hear about your manufacturer.

[KatzenKinder]

Wow, the wood / acrylic combo looks very nice! Count me in when it's ready hehe :v

[admiralvorian]

Wow I did not know who this person was or if they were serious, now it seems that he's an accomplished maker from another forum. Keeping my eyes on this thread!

[Latin00032]

This looks cool. I'm not understanding all the details.

Is this with its own custom pcb? Is this compatible with the gh60 pcb? Does this come with stabs?

[slickmamba]

Oh?  No more split spacebar lewi?

[Latin00032]

sample is producted.
but, GB will delayed without promise.
cause, the manufacturer really sucks!
so irresponsible people.

anyway, I'm so sorry.
now, i just want to be with better manufacturer.


more pics
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2587352&mid=board_Lsno50
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2584771&mid=board_Lsno50

This looks really good. I'd like to see a full wood case, too.

[lewi]

thankyou for your interest.
this case is for B.face.
i don't know whether or not compitable with other Pcb

space bar is only for 7x

[Latin00032]

thankyou for your interest.
this case is for B.face.
i don't know whether or not compitable with other Pcb

space bar is only for 7x

Thanks for the info.

Hopefully, a gb starts soon. I'm excited for this.

[nathanrosspowell]

Very interested in the wood! Keep the updates coming 

[LXXXIX]

I'd also be interested in a full wood case.

[Latin00032]

Any updates on this?

[doodersbrother]

I'm worried on the durability of the wood.

[WhitePlate]

So there won't be an option for an aluminum version?  Also if it is aluminum are there inserts? because I prefer if it didn't have inserts.

[romevi]

That wooden one is nice.

Dunno how I overlooked this one.

[HoffmanMyster]

No updates in over a year.  I wouldn't hold my breath, guys.

[zhihuichan]

No updates in over a year.  I wouldn't hold my breath, guys.

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&search_target=nick_name&search_keyword=뤼&page=1

He also doesn't any update on KBDLAB since last year.

[ideus]

 VAPORWARE. Why did you want to resurrect this dead thing.

[WhitePlate]

VAPORWARE. Why did you want to resurrect this dead thing.

I love the chunky look of the case and I'd like to own one.  Hopefully lewi comes back to us someday.

[livingspeedbump]

ugh so many customs at once, and i need them all. this is gorgeous.   

[Khuya]

damn these are nice...one day he will come back but i will be out of money