Rama Works M60-A [SHIPPED]

[KingRama]

Missed out? Join the waiting list here: http://m60.iwantrama.works

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M60-A
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The M60-A represents the benchmark and equilibrium between function and design for us at Rama Works. The gently exaggerated design of the frame is not understated, but rather provocative. Inspiration and evolution from previous models are evident in the beautifully articulated design and the well defined aesthetic, the fingerprint of our ‘Industrial Modern’ designs. The M60-A offers a unique contender in the traditional 60% form factor.


Expertly milled down from a single piece of solid brass & aluminium to it's final shape, hand polished to a mirror finish & beadblasted to a high grit finish, then PVD coated or anodized to the perfect color.


In an effort to provide the best end-user experience available, this board requires no soldering to construct with any Cherry MX-compatible switches. The M60-A offers a USB-C connection attached to the USB Extension PCB. There will be additional PCBs also available for individual sale. The board includes in-switch RGB LEDs under the PCB, which require no installation. PCB design by Wilba.


There is also an optional interior weight for extra heft. The optional interior weight is a beadblasted brass weight which has been PVD coated. The weight adds some extra stability to the exceptionally solid build of the M60-A weighing altogether close to 2.3kg (1.6kg without the additional weight)









There's a slideshow on the info page of the M60-A with various sets & colors

What's included?
1 x Top Enclosure (Aluminium)


1 x Base Enclosure (Aluminium)


1 x Back Weight (PVD Mirror-Polished Brass)


2 x Custom Moulded Foot (Silicone - Black)


1 x Polishing Cloth

8 x SS M2 Fixtures

4 x SS M4 Fixtures

4 x SS M3 Fixtures

1 x M60-A PCB with Kailh Switch Sockets (designed by Wilba)


1 x U1-C PCB (USB-C Interface board)


1 x U1-C to M60-A PCB CABLE

1 x USB-C to USB-A cable (USB 3.0)

1 x HEX tool for base fixtures

Various Packaging

OPTIONAL EXTRAS
STARTER KIT w/ STABS + NOVELKEYS BOX ROYAL


INTERNAL WEIGHT KIT + 775 grams (roughly)


PREORDER NOW
https://rama.works/m60-a
Preorder closes April 30th

[Signature]

Approved!

[Vigrith]

Board of the year.

[Lisinge]

F yeah. I'm so pumped!

In for two dark grey and interior weights. The other colors looks great but i want to be able to freely match with keycaps.
What colors did you guys get?

[clochette]

which keycap set is this? would certainly like to get the exact same configuration!

[Lisinge]

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which keycap set is this? would certainly like to get the exact same configuration!

GMK Olivia! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94386.0

[clochette]

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which keycap set is this? would certainly like to get the exact same configuration!

GMK Olivia! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94386.0

awesome, thanks!

[LightningXI]

So dope. I can't wait.

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[MMKB]

Joined! How does typing sound without soldering the switches? Could you upload a recording of typing with GMK keycaps and any linear switches?

[stxfreak]

Joined! How does typing sound without soldering the switches? Could you upload a recording of typing with GMK keycaps and any linear switches?

I think he is still waiting for the pcb, he mentioned several times elsewhere that he'll do stuff like that once he has it!

[pixelpusher]

More and more people have been reporting issues with the pcb on their M65-a boards.  My best guess is that it is related to the other thing people are reporting. Static shock.

I was convinced it was because of the nylon base causing buildup quickly, and it might be.  But what about the silicone feet?   I was reading that rubber silicon can be conductive or not depending on how it’s made.

Just wish there was a better answer for how to not fry you $400 keyboard other than remember to discharge before you sit down or run a humidifier

This is not isolated to Rama’s projects.  It happens with all of my aluminum boards.  It just happens more with my m65-a

[BongoUnicorns]

More and more people have been reporting issues with the pcb on their M65-a boards.  My best guess is that it is related to the other thing people are reporting. Static shock.

I was convinced it was because of the nylon base causing buildup quickly, and it might be.  But what about the silicone feet?   I was reading that rubber silicon can be conductive or not depending on how it’s made.

Just wish there was a better answer for how to not fry you $400 keyboard other than remember to discharge before you sit down or run a humidifier

This is not isolated to Rama’s projects.  It happens with all of my aluminum boards.  It just happens more with my m65-a

Would using tiny rubber gaskets to stand off the plate from the top case do anything to prevent the ESD from ruining the PCB?

[up-in]

Awesome! but need more render for the Lake color.

[Peppermint216]

More and more people have been reporting issues with the pcb on their M65-a boards.  My best guess is that it is related to the other thing people are reporting. Static shock.

I was convinced it was because of the nylon base causing buildup quickly, and it might be.  But what about the silicone feet?   I was reading that rubber silicon can be conductive or not depending on how it’s made.

Just wish there was a better answer for how to not fry you $400 keyboard other than remember to discharge before you sit down or run a humidifier

This is not isolated to Rama’s projects.  It happens with all of my aluminum boards.  It just happens more with my m65-a

Would using tiny rubber gaskets to stand off the plate from the top case do anything to prevent the ESD from ruining the PCB?

Would imagine you need them on both sides of the plate to not conduct through the screws. If so you wouldn't be able plug the USB seen as its hole is cut tight.

[mago]

Amazing board, can't wait to have it on my desk

[beekey]

So beautiful, would love this as a WKL, instand buy. HHKB is just not for me.

[tanvir175]

Joined for a Lake!

[Brannan]

Got in on the silver! So hyped

[metalliccharles]

This is the best looking board I've ever seen.  Joined as soon as the buy went up!  Is this a possibility for the weight???

[tanvir175]

Awesome! but need more render for the Lake color.

There is one on reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/872l7e/m60a_navy_with_different_keysets/

[l0uie]

Would like to see more Lake pictures!

[Solotov]

Went for Sage (dark green). But I still can't design which keyset would look good on it. Any idea guys?

[p_blaze]

Went for Sage (dark green). But I still can't design which keyset would look good on it. Any idea guys?

GMK royal alpha or beige with green text and sublegends

[Midori]

Went for Sage (dark green). But I still can't design which keyset would look good on it. Any idea guys?

Maybe one of the green sets like Camping or Coniferous. Or you could go with something more muted like 9009, Classic Retro, or Muted.

[superdoedoe]

Waiting for a typing test. Not sold on Integrated plates.

[romeo]

i'm so tempted by this, but i'm fully booked for now

[midnight2903]

Hellz YEAAAA

[KingRama]

More and more people have been reporting issues with the pcb on their M65-a boards.  My best guess is that it is related to the other thing people are reporting. Static shock.

I was convinced it was because of the nylon base causing buildup quickly, and it might be.  But what about the silicone feet?   I was reading that rubber silicon can be conductive or not depending on how it’s made.

Just wish there was a better answer for how to not fry you $400 keyboard other than remember to discharge before you sit down or run a humidifier

This is not isolated to Rama’s projects.  It happens with all of my aluminum boards.  It just happens more with my m65-a

Haven't heard of any issues with Wilba's PCB's (who designed the M60 PCB) - including the Planck's with metal enclosures

Joined! How does typing sound without soldering the switches? Could you upload a recording of typing with GMK keycaps and any linear switches?

Waiting for a typing test. Not sold on Integrated plates.

Oh man, it sounds amazing - even without the PCB - but just waiting on until I get the full kit w/ PCB to post a typing video so all the proper resonance is there - will be tweaking internals if need be

This is the best looking board I've ever seen.  Joined as soon as the buy went up!  Is this a possibility for the weight???

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Thanks so much!

That weight is actually the gold weight with a purple light reflecting on it :P

[KingRama]

Went for Sage (dark green). But I still can't design which keyset would look good on it. Any idea guys?

Maybe one of the green sets like Camping or Coniferous. Or you could go with something more muted like 9009, Classic Retro, or Muted.

What this man said!
9009

Terminal

Camping

[xondat]

There is also an optional interior weight for extra heft and resonance.

I'm confused by this

Are you trying to increase the resonance?

[KingRama]

There is also an optional interior weight for extra heft and resonance.

I'm confused by this

Are you trying to increase the resonance?

Sorry, that should be reduced - as there is less air-room - not that it makes a ton of difference - still need to get the mic out and record a through samples with/without

[audax989]

is it possible to have an optional carrying case for this?

[stxfreak]

is it possible to have an optional carrying case for this?

I dont know if Rama has some himself, but there was a post on reddit last week, from guys who are making carrying cases. They follow the new releases and you can ask them weather the keyboards will fit, for example the m60-a would fit the 65% as it’s a little too big for the 60%.

https://www.etsy.com/de/shop/ModernCoupCases

Sorry for off topic.

[gutsack]

In for two. So excited.

[Vadurr]

Anyone see or know of some good renders of Dusk with some keysets?

[Puddsy]

Anyone see or know of some good renders of Dusk with some keysets?

i summon rama

he's been spamming renders in IC threads, so i'm sure he'll be happy to make some more

[KingRama]

is it possible to have an optional carrying case for this?

Not at this point unfortunately - but there's a lot of cool artisan made sleeves like the ones stxfreak posted!

Here are some dimensions useful for getting a sleeve made:

Anyone see or know of some good renders of Dusk with some keysets?

Any keysets you're interested in seeing specifically?

There's a few on the main rama.works site (in the slideshow)

GMK PLUM


GMK RED SAMURAI


GMK 9009 w/ the new VIM kit


Here's how the colour looks next to Lake:


And next to Moon:

In for two. So excited.

DUAL WIELD ! 

Anyone see or know of some good renders of Dusk with some keysets?

i summon rama

he's been spamming renders in IC threads, so i'm sure he'll be happy to make some more

100% let me know requests!

[p_blaze]

Kuro, moon, and mist with sanctuary dcs if you really want to kill some time
Was hoping for a lunar red tho

[Vadurr]

is it possible to have an optional carrying case for this?

Not at this point unfortunately - but there's a lot of cool artisan made sleeves like the ones stxfreak posted!

Here are some dimensions useful for getting a sleeve made:

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Anyone see or know of some good renders of Dusk with some keysets?

Any keysets you're interested in seeing specifically? :)

There's a few on the main rama.works site (in the slideshow)

GMK PLUM

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GMK RED SAMURAI

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GMK 9009 w/ the new VIM kit

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Here's how the colour looks next to Lake:

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And next to Moon:

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In for two. So excited.

DUAL WIELD ! 

Anyone see or know of some good renders of Dusk with some keysets?

i summon rama

he's been spamming renders in IC threads, so i'm sure he'll be happy to make some more

100% let me know requests!

These are hot! I'd like to see Olivia, Muted, and HF Origins if possible

[ihalatch]

This is such an aesthetically pleasing board. I'm in. I guess we've got another 3 or 4 weeks to order? Are these available in limited numbers?

[superdoedoe]

This is such an aesthetically pleasing board. I'm in. I guess we've got another 3 or 4 weeks to order? Are these available in limited numbers?

IIRC Unlimited number and GB closes 20th April

[tanvir175]

GMK RED SAMURAI

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  :eek: If Red Samurai wasn't for the Dark Red CA66, I would have had to reconsider buying Lake.

[Muffin_Smasher]

So that Moon looks quite dark grey from the color sample, i like it a lot!

[up-in]

I have some questions, does the felt lining as shown on the early render on Instagram gonna be there? It's very nice add. And does the extra weight really matter? I've never used a keyboard that weights more than 800g (1.7lbs), I read that M60-A weights 1,5kg without the weight so it's heavy enough but i don't know, the extra wight seems nice to fill the chamber.

[Vadurr]

I believe the felt lining has been removed since it hasn't proven to make much of a difference. The weight is completely optional and up to you. I personally like more heft so I'll be opting for the weight!

[kmba]

I have some questions, does the felt lining as shown on the early render on Instagram gonna be there? It's very nice add. And does the extra weight really matter? I've never used a keyboard that weights more than 800g (1.7lbs), I read that M60-A weights 1,5kg without the weight so it's heavy enough but i don't know, the extra wight seems nice to fill the chamber.

It will be heavy enough without the additional weight.

[audax989]

M60-A Sleeve it is.

[notflipperdan420]

looks good 

[KingRama]

Kuro, moon, and mist with sanctuary dcs if you really want to kill some time
Was hoping for a lunar red tho

Here you go!

These are hot! I'd like to see Olivia, Muted, and HF Origins if possible

So that Moon looks quite dark grey from the color sample, i like it a lot!

Agree'd! We had a custom bath made up for our grey Super happy with how it came out

I have some questions, does the felt lining as shown on the early render on Instagram gonna be there? It's very nice add. And does the extra weight really matter? I've never used a keyboard that weights more than 800g (1.7lbs), I read that M60-A weights 1,5kg without the weight so it's heavy enough but i don't know, the extra wight seems nice to fill the chamber.

We have to do some further testing once the PCB comes in, but without we've found no difference as the sound with the 4.5MM integrated already sounds really great - but if necessary it will be included if a difference can be deduced

I have some questions, does the felt lining as shown on the early render on Instagram gonna be there? It's very nice add. And does the extra weight really matter? I've never used a keyboard that weights more than 800g (1.7lbs), I read that M60-A weights 1,5kg without the weight so it's heavy enough but i don't know, the extra wight seems nice to fill the chamber.

It will be heavy enough without the additional weight.

Yep! The extra weight is for people who need that something more, without it it's still decently hefty!

[garbo]

Since I can’t seem to see it mentioned anywhere, does anyone know if there’s a projected timeline for manufacturing and shipping? Would something like the end of the year be a fair estimate?