TADA68

[punkpc]

Has anyone else checked this out. I just ordered one to give it a go. A programmable 65% keyboard for $75.00 - $90.00 that comes with what looks like enjoypbt keycaps.

http://www.kbdist.com/








It kind of reminds me of the Duck Octagon



Had the same kind of side light cutouts.

When looking at the manual https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0267/1905/files/TATA68-Manual-1.pdf?5854198771446373599.

It looks like it programs with the same tool as the KC60 123.57.250.164:3000/tada68.

As of right now according to www.originativeco.com the timeline looks like this

Timeline
July 7 - Orders will end
July 8 - Submit order to Factory
August 18 - Receive first batch
August 19 - Send out first batch orders

So once I get one I will be sure to review it here.

Be nice to see this supported by Easy AVR or TMK.


Does anyone else think they will be picking one up?

[Wannabe]

I saw this yesterday and it definitely has my interest piqued. I'm all about the 75% life. Are the underlighting LEDs RGB or come in different colors or just white?

[SpAmRaY]

I might pick one up aftermarket, I just have this weird desire to try gateron yellows.

I saw this yesterday and it definitely has my interest piqued. I'm all about the 75% life. Are the underlighting LEDs RGB or come in different colors or just white?

Everything I've seen only white.

[CPTBadAss]

Just to float it out there, this is more like a 65% board. 75% would be like the Octagon where there's the Function row as well. I think this is a cool idea and a great price point.

[Tactile]

I'm saving my lunch money for a Topre board but this is very interesting and seems like a good bang per buck ratio. This would be a great choice for Massdrop.

[romevi]

I'm still confused as to how they're able to get that low price. 

[phucannguyen99]

its 75$ with 65%, will in for 2
great price

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[merlin64]

Doesn't look like the the switch tops are swappable.

[shrubkeys]

Doesn't look like the the switch tops are swappable.

They are not.

[punkpc]

Just to float it out there, this is more like a 65% board. 75% would be like the Octagon where there's the Function row as well. I think this is a cool idea and a great price point.

Oops your right... typo... let me fix that...

[punkpc]

Doesn't look like the the switch tops are swappable.

They are not.

Hopefully we might see some different plate options in the future. The PCB supports different layouts, so would be nice to see.

[sherryton]

I'm still confused as to how they're able to get that low price. 

1. This is the first batch, so the cost will only remain like this for the 2 weeks.
I've been trying to get people to try thick keycaps, and I think this is a great way to start!

2. Direct to Consumer approach.

Hope this gives you a better idea

[EvilOlivE]

Just ordered one of these!  Thanks for offering them at such a great price!

[vivalarevolución]

That price is pretty impressive, for all the features included.

[Harms]

I ordered one with Gat reds

[kekman]

is it legit enjoypbt? because if so, the price is absolutely ridiculous

[vegs]

In for one with blacks

[Fullcream]

Sigh the switches mount upside down.
Boo

[SoReckless]

yeah, I saw it, looks really interesting, but the long delivery time is killing me, I want a new keyboard NOW.
might order one when they're doing the second round of this.

[mike52787]

That looks like a really fun layout, Just have to wait for someone to do this in alps )

[Bardock]

Just ordered one with Gateron Greens. Pretty excited.

[SBJ]

That looks like a really fun layout, Just have to wait for someone to do this in alps )

Actually that would be bad.ass.

[mike52787]

That looks like a really fun layout, Just have to wait for someone to do this in alps )

Actually that would be bad.ass.

you have no idea how much I want to do this, but im in no financial/logistical situation to do a gb or even make one for myself. caps would be a ***** to source too. still its a sweet concept.

[QuincyJones]

this isn't a keyboard, it's just a plate with switches on and keycaps applied on top of. i wish you'd all learn what a keyboard is.

OMGZZZZ LIGHTS... IT HAS LIGHTS... LIGHTS...LIGHTS...LIGHTS...I MUST HAVE IT...LIGHTS...KEYBOARD...LIGHTS...KEYBOARD.... OMGZZZ

OMFGZZZZZ

[mike52787]

this isn't a keyboard, it's just a plate with switches on and keycaps applied on top of. i wish you'd all learn what a keyboard is.

OMGZZZZ LIGHTS... IT HAS LIGHTS... LIGHTS...LIGHTS...LIGHTS...I MUST HAVE IT...LIGHTS...KEYBOARD...LIGHTS...KEYBOARD.... OMGZZZ

OMFGZZZZZ

lmao
educate us, what is a keyboard?

[QuincyJones]

I'm still confused as to how they're able to get that low price. 

it's very simple - **** materials, poor Chinese workmanship, and skipping corners such as decent leads, decent connections and oh.. decent everything.

OMGZZZ IT HAS LIGHTS... IT MUST BE GOOD

[QuincyJones]

This is not a keyboard:



nor, is this:


It is also worth pointing out - by the cover you may all get confused:


 "Close encounters of the third kind" is a not a film about keyboards.

[mike52787]

This is not a keyboard:

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nor, is this:

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lmao you are my favorite member of gh right now

[MOZ]

We need a TOTM (Troll of the Month) award.

[mike52787]

We need a TOTM (Troll of the Month) award.

more like troll of  a lifetime, Geekhack will never see a better troll

[QuincyJones]

We need a TOTM (Troll of the Month) award.

No, infact we need a "most pointless keyboard of the month award" There would be fierce competition for that.

Or maybe, "a kid who can spend the most of mum and dad's money on keyboards with LED's that they use twice before realising how ****e they are and putting it on the shelf" award. or "most spammiest spam" award or maybe, the "shi*test keyboard with led's award" (there could never be a single winner for that though so that's out), or how about "i'm a bird-brained magpie and like shiniy stuff" award.

[redskull]

I'm still confused as to how they're able to get that low price. 

1. This is the first batch, so the cost will only remain like this for the 2 weeks.
I've been trying to get people to try thick keycaps, and I think this is a great way to start!

2. Direct to Consumer approach.

Hope this gives you a better idea

future rounds will have diffrent plate options for different bottom row layouts?

[xtrafrood]

Oh man, the programming tool requires Adobe Flash? Yikes

[chuckdee]

We need a TOTM (Troll of the Month) award.

 )

[punkpc]

Oh man, the programming tool requires Adobe Flash? Yikes

Yeah not a big fan of the web program either. I stopped using it on my KC60 and I am using custom TMK build right now for it.

[shrubkeys]

Sheraton says the controller is an Atmega32U4, which means TMK should run fine on the Tada, as well.

[djk6516]

This is not a keyboard:

Show Image

nor, is this:

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It is also worth pointing out - by the cover you may all get confused:

Show Image

 "Close encounters of the third kind" is a not a film about keyboards.

Wait so you don't like lights?


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[Findecanor]

This keyboard does not hover and contains no alien technology. Faker!

[Data]

We need a TOTM (Troll of the Month) award.

No, infact we need a "most pointless keyboard of the month award" There would be fierce competition for that.

Or maybe, "a kid who can spend the most of mum and dad's money on keyboards with LED's that they use twice before realising how ****e they are and putting it on the shelf" award. or "most spammiest spam" award or maybe, the "shi*test keyboard with led's award" (there could never be a single winner for that though so that's out), or how about "i'm a bird-brained magpie and like shiniy stuff" award.

Go post this in the "unpopular opinions" thread and leave it there.  Nobody gives a **** how much you hate LEDs or how silly you think they are, much less to read it in every single ****ing thread.  Give it a rest.

[dragonlake]

i want to buy this  )

[EvilOlivE]

i want to buy this  )

Buy it soon, today is the last day they're taking orders!  Looks like they raised the base price to $80 too, still a good deal. 

[zacheadams]

i want to buy this  )

Buy it soon, today is the last day they're taking orders!  Looks like they raised the base price to $80 too, still a good deal.

There are some still available I think, though a bit more than $80.  I just picked one up

[potatobot]

I think its a pretty nice layout at the best price considering having cherry pbt keycaps 

Usually i see this layout on RS68 and the white fox which are both expensive for me. And i prefer this layout over 68 key keyboards i.e. varmilo va68 and MF 68 because it doesnt have gaps at all.

the underglow led holes is just a + for me haha!

Good effort on this Keyboard overall.

I hope this keyboard doesn't feel that cheap at all  )

Waiting for your feedbacks awesome feedbacks on this 

[vegs]

Any updates?

[kawasaki161]

Any updates?

Shipping is delayed because of weather conditions, the last thing I heard was 2 days late, might be different now though.

[feralfoo]

Any updates?

Shipping is delayed because of weather conditions, the last thing I heard was 2 days late, might be different now though.

Posted @ www.kbdist.com/updates/ on August 19, 2016

The manufacturer just informed us that they shipped majority of the keyboards. The order is on its way to Los Angeles, CA from Hong Kong. Due to the shipment size, the keyboards were split up into two shipments. The first batch of keyboards is estimated to arrive on 8/25 and we will be shipping them promptly. The second batch will be shipped out of Hong Kong on 8/22. Thank you so much for your patience. It's almost here!

Soooon...

[vegs]

I just noticed that they've updated the product page for the ISO version with pictures. Are they really using ANSI left shift instead of split shift? I was really hoping for split left shift (with "<", ">").

[Birdsht]

Interested in seeing the keyboard in person. Can't help but feeling I over paid at $127. Only time will tell.

[ceflame]

Interested in seeing the keyboard in person. Can't help but feeling I over paid at $127. Only time will tell.

Can you elaborate? And pics?

[EvilOlivE]

Interested in seeing the keyboard in person. Can't help but feeling I over paid at $127. Only time will tell.

How did you manage to pay that much? I thought they were like ~$90 with all the options.  Did you buy 1 and a half keyboards?