I just now discovered the Duck Viper. I posted an IC for someone (other than myself) starting a new GB for the kit, and I was referred to your IC for just the PCB and Plate. You option appears to be the viable one, and I am interested.
My motivation is that my favorite form factor is 60% and my favorite layout is HHKB, but I am looking for a way to accommodate switches other than just Topre into such a keyboard. In particular, I am interested in Alps (and clones, such as Matias) and the relatively new mx clone, the Purple Zealio switches.
To summarize:
Layout: HHKB with split Right Shift (1.75 + 1.00) OR Eagle/Standard 60%, but with split Right Shift (1.75 + 1.00). However, I could live with a completely standard layout with the conventional 2.75 Right Shift and 1.25 mods on the bottom row.
Switches: Alps/Matias and/or Cherry mx (Zealio)
Stabilizers: Prefer plate-mounted Costar-type, but I could work with whatever goes with the Viper/Eagle plates and PCBs.
Plate Finish: Matte black preferred, but open to other finish types.
Case Compatibility: Standard, such as TEX 60% CNC case. Would want the Alps and Cherry Plates/PCBs to be compatible.
LEDs: I would prefer not to have LEDs.
Thanks for organizing this.