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【IC】ZODIAC keyboard (65%) - update Mar 20th, 2020 ( sound check posted)

类型: IC
作者: haingo1094
发布时间: 2019-11-27 06:32:39
更新时间: 2020-03-26 13:37:49
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103579.0


As for some relatively suggested ideas from a Vietnamese group concerned about the aesthetic of our product. We now have released the new and completely different keyboard even though it is still called “ZODIAC” but not limited in “PISCES constellation” anymore. Instead, it will be a full optional collection for a total of 12 ZODIAC SIGNS. The bottom part is more solid, and the mounting style now will be “SANDWICH” with a better typing feeling than top mount (in my opinion).
—-Some basic specs:
1 - Mount style: Sandwich with 1.5mm thich plate
2- Angle: 6.5 degree
3- Weight thickness: 2mm with alu as standard, could be upgrade to brass
4- Estimated weight: 2kg excluding keycap and switches
5- PCB: 2 options for solderable and hot-swap with $10 different, type C, fullly compatible QMK
6- I will let the first 15 people who purchase this keyboard have a chance to design their own symbols to be engraved into that weight (if they need) with a small extra cost.
7- Prototype expected: at the final week of Feb, 2020
8- GB expected: a month after prototype revealed
/////*/*For those who are still interested in our “UNIQUE PISCES”, just wanna let you know that option will be still available in SANDWICH mount option. Therefore, it will be a bit different in term of GOTHIC font as in the pictures following by.




PICTURE COLLECTION and OLD DESIGN PCITURES
IF you are interested in our design, please fill in the IC form for the headcount.
An example that one of my friends want his unique name to be engraved at the bottom face of the keyboard.

OLD DESIGN PROTOTYPE
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Group buy date: Jan 15th, 2020 to Feb 15th (limited 50 units)
**////Updated information: Jan 15th, 2020

  • GB date is moved (date will be announced - probably in March 1st)
  • Burgundy prototype has arrived
  • Move the word “PISCES” as suggestions for a clear view at the front
  • Update new color options
  • Blocker option is available

Hi fellows in Geekhack. I have just come up with an idea of creating my own collection instead of buying incessantly from others. Then the idea of “Zodiac” came to my mind since this topic to me is interesting. Then the first one apparently is my Zodiac Sign – Pisces.
The pictures below are my final design and the prototype has already made (even though it is my initial idea with a bit difference – as a reference for quality only)
IC form: https://forms.gle/CS2hfokKLevd17Qy9


Supported layout:

  • ANSI and ISO

Specs (base kit):

  • Case aluminum 6061 / 6.5 degree
  • Top mount ( WK or WKL)
  • 1 x Plate 3mm thick: standard option is aluminum, could be changed to Brass as required.
  • 1 x Gasket 2mmt thick: standard option is aluminum, could be changed to Brass as required.
  • 1 x Pisces foundation: Aluminum
  • 1 x PCB (Standard option is soldering pcb, could be changed to hot-swap as required)
  • 1 x Zodiac paper box

Color option:

  • Dark Gray
  • Burgundy
  • Light Navy Blue
  • Mossy Green
  • Dark Green




Price (exclude Shipping and Paypal fee):

  • Standard kit: $280 ( all aluminum + soldering PCB)
  • Hot-swap kit: $290 ( all aluminum + hot-swap PCB)
  • Extra soldering PCB: $40
  • Extra hot-swap PCB: $50
  • Extra Plate: $20 (aluminum)
  • Extra brass plate: $30
    All kits will be shipped from Vietnam within 2 months after GB
    ///////* Sample kits (Dark green) are available as pictures below in this link https://imgur.com/a/shq7laU


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zodiacmk/
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