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【GB】Safa TKL | GB COMPLETE

类型: GB
作者: paulgali
发布时间: 2022-02-12 06:02:32
更新时间: 2022-03-02 00:15:58
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=116273.0



Safa is intended to be a lightweight, simplistic take on the TKL form factor (i.e. it’s just a rectangle), with my primary focus being feel and sound.
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Expected ETA - 9 Months from March 1st
Pricing

(Extras pricing in EU is subject to updates, everything else is final)
VAT included everywhere excluding US
***LIMITED TO 2 PER HOUSEHOLD


A note for UK orders: *When you order ships it will be converted to a UK order. We have our UK VAT number and are able to ship orders without export/import procedures. Next month new orders will automatically be UK orders (charged in pound).
There are not going to be extra costs to be paid anymore.
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Unit allocation & Sale format
*Sale will be conducted in a FCFS, 400-unit limited GB format.
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MKBEU- 225 units https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/keyboards/safa-588-f13-keyboard-kit_678/
HEX- 100 units https://hexkeyboards.com/products/safa5-88-group-buy
Rectangles- 15 units; Region locked
Basekeys- 30 units; Region locked https://basekeys.jp/en/products/safa-5-88-f13
Specs

  • 5 degree, 88 key (F13) TKL.

  • 1550g - 1700g weight depending on build

  • Winkey and WKL

  • Adjusted front height of 18.8mm (excluding case feet - 3M 8mm bumpons)

  • Included hard carry case

  • Primarily top mount, secondary gummy worm

  • Fixed ANSI, ISO plates. Variable JIS Plate available

  • Additional polypropylene (PP) plates will be available. Specifically chosen for its more dampening effect over PC

  • Aluminum half plates, ALPS and JIS Plates will be included. Note - ALPS requires hiney’s h88c

  • Internal brass weight only - not exposed externally. I live in sandland, its hot, humid, and I never look at the bottom of the board. If its on my desk how can I? I wanted this to change the sound of the board, no other reason.
    Plates are also compatible with Jane v2, KFE and other similar mounted boards. You will be able to purchase all available plates, including ALPS Alu 1.2mm options, separate from the main GB
    Color options

  • 432c Dark Grey

  • 533c Navy

  • 188c Dark Red

  • E-White (Dark Grey plate)

  • Silver (Red plate)
    Alu plates will be matched to case color by default - Grey alu plates are also an option.
    PP plates will be black. If you want colored PP plates, get some spray paint and mod it :D
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PCB Compatibility
Solder PCB will be offered in the kit only, but Safa will be compatible with Gondo’s hotswap 88 when he releases it.
Featuring north AND south facing space stab support, ANSI, ISO, JIS (both 4.5u and 3u), I have updated the configs for VIA to include this (see here: https://imgur.com/a/jvQMewU)

Front Height
Measured from the inside of the top ledge, to case floor without feet.
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Prototype Photos
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432c Proto, Built in JIS 4.5u. The grey is very dark, so much that I have decided to not run a black variant of the board (at least for now).

Samples of the 533c Navy and 188c Dark Red. Please bear in mind, these are V1 protos. Read “The original Safa” for more info.

A look at the bottom, and engraving, which are not infilled stock. I recommend oil-based Acryllic paint to get a similar effect to how it looks on the JIS build
Color Options / Layouts
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Every vendor will offer each variant as a base kit, excluding JIS - which will only be a base kit option for Japan (Basekeys).
ANSI WKL


ANSI WK


ISO WKL


ISO WK


JIS


A few QOL insights…
Brass weight coverage - made to cover as much of the alphas as possible. Being such a low profile board has its limitations, and this was as much coverage as I could reasonably achieve

Alignment pillars - a simple way to assemble the case and not worry about alignment. These cover both the X and Y axis’

USB tolerance - uh…yeah…kinda obvious. Also helpful for locating the port when not looking directly at it, as the entire ledge leads to this point.

Back and side profile - please ignore the ano color on this - it is not an option


Soundtests
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pGhf0mRoGE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFWezluM5dM
https://youtu.be/9EkjwVae_2M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y_Vnjhn_80
Credits
David & Evy- awesome PCB work, as well as general guidance
The entire MENA server - for having my back throughout the past year
Boyos - you know who you are, thank you for the constant encouragement
g1lbrt, Hueth, Lovi, Poesjuh, Simone - For your testing, building of protos, and honest feedback
Bachoo- for your early render work, as always, much love
***Discord
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