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Offline Sylvester

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[IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated on July 2nd)
« on: Mon, 30 April 2018, 11:13:43 »

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I'd like to hear from you:
  • Any suggestions on the current design (e.g. slope, accent, weight, edges, rubber feet, plate).
  • Any features you want to add the the 80% keyboard (e.g. blockers, PCB, diffusers)


Sorry for the long absence. I've been very busy on some irl stuff.
I'd like to share with you some photos of a prototype I just received. There are some defects but overall the case turns out to be beautiful.













I've also tested some new colors/technics that I've never seen on other kits before. Will update with pics later.
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Offline M

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 30 April 2018, 18:39:37 »
- Would like an option for blockers
- Preferably brass weight
- Other case color options

Also is the 1916 on the front going to be a raised badge or engraved?

That's all I got for now, thanks.
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Offline gr4v3m4n

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 05:59:23 »
some led indicator next to esc key would be nice.


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Offline schmoktopus

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 06:18:15 »
Since Its name is "1916", a black/gold colour scheme would be great, this would make it look very old. I'm thinking of a black enamel finish (ackshully, any shiny finish will do the job) and a brass weight. Would be an insta buy for me. How about adding a few ornaments/embellishments? I don't know how this will affect the price though.
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Offline Sylvester

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 07:35:11 »
Quote from: M on Mon, 30 April 2018, 18:39:37
- Would like an option for blockers
- Preferably brass weight
- Other case color options

Also is the 1916 on the front going to be a raised badge or engraved?

That's all I got for now, thanks.

- sure there will be blocker versions like in Mars 8.0
- yes
- working on the color options

the logo is engraved
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Offline Sylvester

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 07:36:42 »
Quote from: gr4v3m4n on Tue, 01 May 2018, 05:59:23
some led indicator next to esc key would be nice.


I'm not sure about this. Do you mean the LEDs like on E8-V1?
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Offline vewy_nice

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 07:39:16 »
I like the asymmetrical top/bottom bezel with that slight relief!

I'm curious what the significance of 1916 is with this design?

I definitely don't need another TKL (Mars 8.0 emptied my wallet!), but this should be really nice if it's of similar quality!
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Offline Sylvester

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 07:43:25 »
Quote from: schmoktopus on Tue, 01 May 2018, 06:18:15
Since Its name is "1916", a black/gold colour scheme would be great, this would make it look very old. I'm thinking of a black enamel finish (ackshully, any shiny finish will do the job) and a brass weight. Would be an insta buy for me. How about adding a few ornaments/embellishments? I don't know how this will affect the price though.

I'll consider the color combination you mentioned if I'll make a prototype later. I don't have a source to do enamel finish tho. Will look into it.
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 07:55:14 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Tue, 01 May 2018, 07:36:42
Quote from: gr4v3m4n on Tue, 01 May 2018, 05:59:23
some led indicator next to esc key would be nice.


I'm not sure about this. Do you mean the LEDs like on E8-V1?
exactly like that. i think its a good piece for asthetic as well as function..


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Offline M

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 12:41:18 »
Quote from: gr4v3m4n on Tue, 01 May 2018, 07:55:14
Quote from: Sylvester on Tue, 01 May 2018, 07:36:42
Quote from: gr4v3m4n on Tue, 01 May 2018, 05:59:23
some led indicator next to esc key would be nice.


I'm not sure about this. Do you mean the LEDs like on E8-V1?
exactly like that. i think its a good piece for asthetic as well as function..


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imo light indicators look too modern and out of place for a board like this
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 12:52:52 »
Color me interested about the board. What's the significance of the date? Also the combination of black orange and silver is awesome.  :D
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #11 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 22:02:32 »
intrigued
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #12 on: Tue, 01 May 2018, 22:51:50 »
I really love your designs with kinda big top bezels!
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 00:01:29 »
Classic design. interesting
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 02 May 2018, 00:44:22 »
Things that I'd like to see:

- WKL option
- Mid or side diffuser for RGB underglow on the PCB?
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Offline Sylvester

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #15 on: Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:36:47 »


Does it look better with this bottom design?
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Offline M

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #16 on: Thu, 03 May 2018, 13:58:03 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:36:47
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Does it look better with this bottom design?

It does, but at the same time I think the blocky aesthetic fits better with the theme you're going for
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 03 May 2018, 14:48:16 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:36:47
Does it look better with this bottom design?
imo it doesn’t, especially as it doesn’t fit the name and the general theme - it looks too modern and edged enough for the rest of the board.
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #18 on: Thu, 03 May 2018, 14:59:34 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Thu, 03 May 2018, 11:36:47
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Does it look better with this bottom design?

halfway between LZ SE and koala

plus, i like the other bottom design with this top design
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #19 on: Thu, 03 May 2018, 16:10:55 »
Really nice and clean. I don't like the font, but with it having an old skool theme and being called 1916, I can understand the choice.
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated with renders)
« Reply #20 on: Thu, 10 May 2018, 20:29:46 »
need some wkl in this
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated on July 2nd)
« Reply #21 on: Mon, 02 July 2018, 01:08:30 »
Updated some pics.

I've also tested some new colors/technics that I've never seen on other kits before. Will share some more pics later!
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated on July 2nd)
« Reply #22 on: Mon, 02 July 2018, 01:54:15 »
wkl wkl wkl wkl wkl wkl

and a white option!
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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated on July 2nd)
« Reply #23 on: Mon, 02 July 2018, 12:04:43 »
Loving the prototype, especially the color and that tiny steps on the top piece, really differentiate from other TKL. The logo placement and size is spot on, classy and subtle. But what ticks me a bit is the font of the 1916, not a fan of it. Also I would like to know why does it called 1916? would like to hear the story.
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Offline Sylvester

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated on July 2nd)
« Reply #24 on: Wed, 04 July 2018, 04:00:21 »


The silver white is the color used on Mars 8.0.

Now we have a new color, the snow white!



Also, the camouflage anodizing looks great.
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Offline dimo

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated on July 2nd)
« Reply #25 on: Wed, 04 July 2018, 18:54:32 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Wed, 04 July 2018, 04:00:21
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The silver white is the color used on Mars 8.0.

Now we have a new color, the snow white!

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Also, the camouflage anodizing looks great.

Damn, my wish came true with a white option. Estimated price??


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Offline Rubbermilitia

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Re: [IC] F&T - 1916 80% keyboard (Updated on July 2nd)
« Reply #26 on: Thu, 19 July 2018, 07:37:00 »
- 1916 logo not being centered above the arrow pad might drive me crazy- I think it would look really cool centered, and with solid lines vertically-aligned with the text like: --- 1916 ---
- That weight design is awesome.
- I agree that this is a black/brass board. Needs to happen
- No, shouldn't have any LED indicators, doesn't match the theme
- No, the curved bottom design doesn't fit the theme, what's currently in the OP post is perfect
- I'm attaching images of my black & brass F&T board for reference
- Did you have to one-up the Mars 8.0!?? I just emptied my wallet
- Where am I going to find money for this

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