类型: GB
作者: AKiwi92
发布时间: 2021-08-19 18:14:54
更新时间:
2021-08-19 18:14:54
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114258.0
*For those of you who know what this is, lets get right in
with link to buy, the renders and prototype photos!
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BUY NOW
REDDIT POST - Updoots appreciated!
RENDERS & PROTOS
PLEASE NOTE: Purple kit will have a purple knob, we
only had prototypes made in cases to demonstrate colours
What is the KiwiKeebs Macro V2?
This new macro v2 is a 6 key macro with integrated
rotary encoder (and button press). This is the new and
improved version which comes pre-flashed with Vial for
super easy configuration of the buttons and encoder
functions. It also sports Hotswap and USB-C!
The
boards case and knob are made from solid CNC aluminium and
are manufactured and anodised right here in the UK. We now
also offer a new purple colour along with a special EVA-01
green add-on knob!
The colour we are going for is
below but as with anything handmade please allow for some
degree of variance!
Whats new compared with the V1?
To put it bluntly
Easier to assemble
Hotswap
USB-C
Integrated electronics
New
colour options
And to expand on that
Easy to build
The V1 needed users to solder on a full pro micro
to the PCB (which was very fiddly for beginners) along
with all the diodes, rotary encoder and switches.
This
time around all the user needs to do is solder on the 6
hotswap sockets and rotary encoder to have a fully
functioning macropad! We are also offering a build service
for a small charge for those who dont feel comfortable.
The
new case design is also super clean as there are no
messing around with stand-offs and screws. The case has 4
threaded mounting points for the PCB and these are hidden
under the plate which gives a much cleaner look with no
visible screws from the outside!
Hotswap
Hotswap is obviously a huge advantage, we love
testing new switches in the V2 and its so much more
beginner friendly to be able to just change things up
super quickly.
Case Aesthetic
We also redesigned the case to flip the whole
arrangement, so we have the knob and cable on the left to
better match cable placement on other keyboards and keep
some continuity on the desktop. Also the new USB-C cut-out
just gives it a sexier butt.
Vial, QMK & Via
We also recoded the macro to work with Vial which
means you can edit the rotary encoder and key functions
straight out of the box. We also still support Via and QMK
but these make it difficult to change that encoder
function.
/Vial Example
Colour Options
This time around we really wanted to offer a
purple variant and we loved the result that came from
the anodisers! We liked it so much we also wanted to
offer an add-on of an EVA-01 green knob that will be
custom sprayed and think it will look awesome with the
purple.
PLEASE NOTE: Purple kit will have purple
knob, image is of a case prototype
What do I get in the kit?
1
x Macro V2 Casing
1 x Macro V2 Knob (with grub
screw)
1 x Integrated PCB
1 x FR4 Plate
4
x Screws
1 x Rotary Encoder
6 x Kailh Hotswap
Sockets
1 x KiwiKeebs Stickers
//You will also get any extra case sets and add-on knobs
that you order//
Price?
£75 per kit
£40 per
case and knob bundle add-on
£25 per EVA-01 limited
edition knob
Last time around things were much simpler
from this end so I am super happy to be able to sell this
slightly cheaper than the V1 which is a mainly down to
working with manufacturers and suppliers!
Fulfilment
SHIPPING ESTIMATE: Q4 2021
So this time we are
going for an open GB for 4 weeks. Now we do have a minimum
order quantity in mind, and depending on how many orders we
get we definitely have a maximum that we are toying with.
This
is so we dont get too many orders and take forever to post
them, we want this to go as smooth as possible. Going off
the first 2 runs of the V1 AND the 3D printed run we cant
see any reason why it would not go as smoothly as those
did!
I am using a manufacturer in the UK for my CNC and
adonisation which is great for me as it means much faster
turnaround on prototypes and final parts. I am really happy
with the prototypes I received and cant wait to fulfil
this!
Any Questions?
Get in touch
in the comments I am happy to answer any questions you may
have and thank you all for your continued support you are
amazing!