[IC]Revo & Dr.D Sandwich TKL keyboard

[RevoTeam]

Hi,everyone:
I am Raymond from Revo Design. Today i am gonna show you our lastest custom Tenkeyless keyboard.

This is a Custom keyboard designed by keyboard enthusiast Dr.D and produced by Revo Design.

Less is more. That’s what Dr.D wants for his keyboard. After using other sandwich keyboards,he want to do something different.With no metal mat on the bottom,this keyboard weights over 2 kg. You will feel like typing on something that can not be moved.
Simple,elegant,something you will love for a long time. That’s how i feel about this board,and i hope you guys can enjoy it as well.

Let’s see some pictures of the sample we made:





Features:
Aluminum 6063t
CNC made cases
Anode
7 degree slope
Ansi and Iso
Fully programmable
Full LED backlighting

The kit will include:
Upper case(wk or wkl)
Middle case
Lower case
Plate
PCB
Logo D(made of alu and anode)
Screws and rubber mat

Color option: black,silver,red,blue,gray,pink

Price: Around $260 usd (shipping and fees not included)

GB time: I am hoping we can run this one really quick.
This will run on EC and GH at the same time.

To be determined:

Shipping cost.

Payment method(I really don't know much about this,if anyone can help with that,please let me know.That will be much appreciated!)


So what do you think,guys? leave a message or PM me,i'll get back to you as soon as i saw them

Thank you.

I see you all interested in the Logo D.....For people who don't like it, i'll make a version of no logo on the top.

Update: The D is inspired by Initial D. About the PCB,we use a M87. It's programmable via bootmapper. The middle layer is made of anodized alu,so you can chose from the color we provided.
I prefer with no back lighting on the PCB. They only look good in the pictures.

Here is a color sampe:


More pictures of the design:




Currently,we are making another sample.I'll post more pictures later on.

One with logo or without logo(PS):


Updates:











Maybe another kind of plate?

final update:


After some test. We decided to make the cable fixed on the pcb using xh2.54 port. In that case i will give a free cable like the picture(normal usb,not the yarbo ps2. you can get yarbo +$10).The cable will be handmade,so that are pretty good.
I will start the groupbuy this saturday. Thank you for your patience,everyone. cheers.

[SpAmRaY]

That D though

[mathiasn]

Interested.

That said, ...
if at least the "D" didn't stand out like that - I could live with the D in (top-) case colour.

[RevoTeam]

That D though

We can simply remove it,if people don't like it.

[ba7777]

Even not a custom KBD dude I am, still into this board. And Raymond will you kindly reveal something more about this genius Dr.D？which field does he/she specialize in?

[RevoTeam]

Interested.

That said, ...
if at least the "D" didn't stand out like that - I could live with the D in (top-) case colour.

You can chose any color for that D. That  "D" is anode alu.

I can do a version of no logo...

[Photekq]

Love it!

How is the black inside the D achieved? Is it an insert, or is it painted?

[RevoTeam]

Love it!

How is the black inside the D achieved? Is it an insert, or is it painted?

It's insert. It's made of alu. so you can chose the color of the D.
 
If people hate that D,I'll remove it. If people love it, i will give two D in one set.

[joey]

Looks pretty nice. Got any pics of the unassembled kit?

[nickheller]

nice

[nickysan92]

Looks great

Not really a fan of the "D" though (lol)

[Photekq]

If people hate that D,I'll remove it.

[Data]

Photekq loves the D.   

I don't hate it, it's just a little big and the color you chose for the sample makes it stand out too much.  It would be cool to have something in that spot, just make it a little smaller or a little more subtle (at least for the sample photos).

[romevi]

Man, should've come into this thread sooner. Already had a bunch of "Who wants the D?" phrases lined up.

[Prelim]

the middle bezel would have more colours? (black, gold, silver, etc)

[Liocer]

Indredasting..

[redbanshee]

Are you guys developing the PCB or using a pre existing one like B.87? What firmware?

Acrylic middle plate option? Underlighting?

[switchnollie]

I'm a fan of the D since it reminds me of Initial D

It being an insert allowing diff colors is very appealing as well.

Possible to get a half plate?

[kawasaki161]

I'm a fan of the D since it reminds me of Initial D

That was my first reaction to that one too haha.



I think the best way to deal with the "D or no D" controversy that is beginning to form here is to just produce D-stickers or something like that, that way every user can decide on wether or not they want the D.

[Gajible]

Are the top and bottom plates available in the all the colours as well?

[Liocer]

I'm in the, not a huge fan of the d club. However if it were more subtle (black on black for example) it might be easier on the eye. Also want to know more about the pcb and lighting options.


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[Lepidus]

Damn, this board looks really nice. Hope it takes a some time for the GB to start tho, all those GMK sets left me broke for a while.

Please consider a golden middle plate for extra bling.

[JDragon]

Looks amazing.

I want the D! As logos go, it looks pretty nice.

[romevi]

I would consider getting this, but I'd like to know which PCB is provided and, depending on that, if RGB underglow is possible.

[SixtyLife]

interested in no logo version! how is the plate mounted to the case?

[switchnollie]

interested in no logo version! how is the plate mounted to the case?

Ohh yeah, would also like to know :0

Always think of sandwich having the plate on top layer like GON or wkl but that's not the case here.

[loud_asian]

Consider me interested

Can we get more info on the PCB?

[sherryton]

I'm a fan of the D since it reminds me of Initial D

It being an insert allowing diff colors is very appealing as well.

Possible to get a half plate?

It reminded me of Initial D too lol

[SevenU]

Color me interested. Kind of want to see blue and silver or blue and gray.

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[waone567]

I'm straight but this D is an exception. Interested 

[RevoTeam]

Damn, this board looks really nice. Hope it takes a some time for the GB to start tho, all those GMK sets left me broke for a while.

Please consider a golden middle plate for extra bling.

I am afraid we can not the color of gold....but i'll definitely try to make it work

[Elrick]

A Brilliant but subtle design, we need more stuff like this.

Also noted it doesn't appear to have any RGB Lights - LOVE you to BITS.

About time some sane, grown up person decided to release a rather nice design before the masses, without cramming it full of Led Diarrhea, thanks for doing it  .

When you decide to inform us on the full costings and of course receiving it all through Paypal, then we might  have a real keyboard to look forward to BUT if handling Paypal directly seems quite inappropriate to you, then we all could go through MassDrop which loves dealing with customized Keyboard purchases.  Let them handle all the payments and distribution of your product.

[RevoTeam]

A Brilliant but subtle design, we need more stuff like this.

Also noted it doesn't appear to have any RGB Lights - LOVE you to BITS.

About time some sane, grown up person decided to release a rather nice design before the masses, without cramming it full of Led Diarrhea, thanks for doing it  .

When you decide to inform us on the full costings and of course receiving it all through Paypal, then we might  have a real keyboard to look forward to BUT if handling Paypal directly seems quite inappropriate to you, then we all could go through MassDrop which loves dealing with customized Keyboard purchases.  Let them handle all the payments and distribution of your product.

Thank you,my friend.Those are lovely comment. I am so happy to see someone like the design.
Dr.D wants to do IC here and see if people like this keyboard,anyway rest assured i'll make this happen either way.
 

[Erysichthon]

I'd be very interested in the no-D version

[switchnollie]

May get this for my sister for work so I'd actually prefer the cleaner no D look

If possible pictures of ano color would be sweet.

[joey]

Is it possible to buy without a PCB? And is the USB location the same as winkeyless.kr A87 and GON's TKL PCBs?

[Patchwrks]

Im down

[gadzkun]

like it and love the prices, but please dont go with massdrop, the customs is to damn high.

[Liocer]

Is it possible to buy without a PCB? And is the USB location the same as winkeyless.kr A87 and GON's TKL PCBs?

Joey I think it's a clone board, everything I've been reading on it suggests they're more or less the same.


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[RevoTeam]

Is it possible to buy without a PCB? And is the USB location the same as winkeyless.kr A87 and GON's TKL PCBs?

Sorry,you can't buy without a PCB. Dr.D change the design and make the cable in-separated.I'll show some design pictures later.

[RevoTeam]

interested in no logo version! how is the plate mounted to the case?

Ohh yeah, would also like to know :0

Always think of sandwich having the plate on top layer like GON or wkl but that's not the case here.

Are the top and bottom plates available in the all the colours as well?

Looks pretty nice. Got any pics of the unassembled kit?

It's mounted to the upper case.  Will have some pictures coming later on.

[xondat]

Interesting less is more mentality but having 5 case parts really contradicts that for some reason. However, it is rather pretty in the right colors I imagine.

[RevoTeam]

Interesting less is more mentality but having 5 case parts really contradicts that for some reason. However, it is rather pretty in the right colors I imagine.

Yep,color matters. I don't know how to do renders,otherwise you will see a much more beautiful board.
I think the design is pretty simple. Cause for a sandwich keyboard,you always need that many parts.
There is one version without the logo D.that one is simple enough,right?my friend.Hope you can like it

[gadzkun]

can you add a place for metal weight insert just like octagon v2 so we can add a metal weight by ourselves.

[RevoTeam]

can you add a place for metal weight insert just like octagon v2 so we can add a metal weight by ourselves.

It's not hard to do that.
We used to have a weight designed in the bottom,but after the sample made we remove it. It's already very heavy.
I don't think we need to add a metal weight,what do you say?
 

[SixtyLife]

I'm ok with no weight if it's already heavy and if not having a weight keeps the costs low ($260 is nice!)

[gadzkun]

can you add a place for metal weight insert just like octagon v2 so we can add a metal weight by ourselves.

It's not hard to do that.
We used to have a weight designed in the bottom,but after the sample made we remove it. It's already very heavy.
I don't think we need to add a metal weight,what do you say?
 

okay im sold.  )
now i cant wait for this to run, please do the GB in GH

[WNovizar]

can you add a place for metal weight insert just like octagon v2 so we can add a metal weight by ourselves.

It's not hard to do that.
We used to have a weight designed in the bottom,but after the sample made we remove it. It's already very heavy.
I don't think we need to add a metal weight,what do you say?
 

okay im sold.  )
now i cant wait for this to run, please do the GB in GH

What's with you suddenly liking TKL D: ):

[gadzkun]

can you add a place for metal weight insert just like octagon v2 so we can add a metal weight by ourselves.

It's not hard to do that.
We used to have a weight designed in the bottom,but after the sample made we remove it. It's already very heavy.
I don't think we need to add a metal weight,what do you say?
 

okay im sold.  )
now i cant wait for this to run, please do the GB in GH

What's with you suddenly liking TKL D: ):

because good full alu 75% still not available

[joey]

Is it possible to buy without a PCB? And is the USB location the same as winkeyless.kr A87 and GON's TKL PCBs?

Sorry,you can't buy without a PCB. Dr.D change the design and make the cable in-separated.I'll show some design pictures later.

I'm ok buying without the PCB. I just hope the USB hole matches A.87/GON TKL. I plan on making my own TKL PCB and want it to fit this and the Mech27-TKL (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81351.0)