类型: IC
作者: Ckeeb
发布时间: 2020-09-16 10:56:31
更新时间:
2020-12-19 22:00:59
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=108636.0
Hello everyone!
Update /#3:
Dec. 20th, 2020 – Mold T1 Test was done
All are good except some minor changes like screw
holes need to adjust. We are expecting final samles before
end of December. Secret color and a GIVEAWAY will be
announced very very soon. Stay tuned!
Update /#2.1:
Dec. 3rd, 2020 – Mold is finalized 95%
What we are doing:
/#1 Adjusting some minor
details and plan to test producing 1st sample around Dec.
15th.
/#2 Picking plastic color chips for mint. So hard
to decide which to pick for the manufacturers test
/#3
A secret surprising color, which cannot be disclosed until
we get more info confirmed
Updates /#2:
Variable Gasket Structure
There are 10 chips (A - J) in total that snap on to
the bottom case. Chips B, D, G and J are optional, the rest
must be installed. When all 10 chips are installed you get a
firmer, less bouncy type feel. You can choose to remove
chips B, D, G and J for a bouncier experience. Please refer
to this image for more explanation.
Underglow Will Be Available
As
suggested by IC reponse, we will add underglow for IKKI68
Aurora.
Schedule Update
Due to
adjusting of our mold, prototypes will be delayed for half
month, and GB will be delayed accordingly. However, delivery
time is expected to be the same as before.
Mid December
2020 - Prototypes
Early January 2021 - Build streams
from reviewers
Mid January 2021 - GB Launch
April
2021 - Delivery starts
Current Status
Working on final mold for prototypes.
Previous Updates
Updates /#1:
Gallery of new renders：
https://imgur.com/a/rsN2j7A
Color
Charcoal
Mint
Clear is almost certain to be
an option for round 2, along with blue or pink or another
color all together.
You’ll notice there’s no new render
of Mint. We have some transparent teal pantone chips on the
way. We’ll pick a color from the bunch once we’ve seen them
in person.
Finish
Frosted.
The overwhelming majority wanted a
frosted finish. We are not ruling out clear finish in a
future round, but for round 1 we’re going with all
frosted
Default plate material
Aluminum. Every Ikki68 Aurora will ship with an
Aluminum plate.
Carbon Fiber, Brass, Polycarbonate and
POM plates can be purchased as extras.
PCB
Ikki68 Aurora will have 3 PCBs.
[Default] QMK
hot swap PCB with multi-layout support.
QMK soldered
PCB with multi-layout support.
Bluetooth soldered PCB
with a fixed layout. The same one as Ikki68 with the
possiblity of some updates.
Multi-layout support
Both
soldered and hot swap QMK PCB will have support for:
Split Backspace
ISO enter
Split Left Shift
Split Right
Shift
Split Spacebar
Stepped Caps Lock
Here’s
a photo visualizing the options：
https://i.imgur.com/umgeMX4.png
Brass weight
An addition by
popular demand: you will be able to buy an 400g internal
brass weight offered as an extra.
We’ll be having a
design contest soon and the winning design will be engraved
onto all the brass weights.
The Aurora weighs around
700 - 800 grams without any additional weight. With the
weight it should weigh about 1100 - 1200g or 2.4 - 2.6lbs,
just a touch lighter than the all aluminum Ikki68
Custom badges
All Ikki68 Aurora will ship with a default badge. You
can buy additional custom badges as extras.
Just like
Ikki68 you’ll be able to choose from a handful of designs
and colors. These are what we call Community Badges. You can
also have your own design custom made just for you. These
are called Bespoke Badges.
The badges will be “hot
swappable”. You will be able to change a badge without
taking apart the case.
Ikki68 badges will be compatible
with Ikki68 Aurora out of the box.
Ikki68 Aurora badges
will be compatible with Ikki68 through the use of an
adapter, sold separately.
Join our discord server to
stay up to date with badges. You can submit a design to be
used as a community badge. Use the commands !badges and
!bespoke-badge in any channel to find more info.
Included in kit
Ikki68 Aurora kit
Multi-layout hot swap QMK
PCB
Aluminum plate
Silicone dampening pad between
PCB & plate
Silicone dampening pad between PCB
& case
Gaskets
Keyboard storage case
Coiled
USB cable
Price
Adding
multi-layout support to our default hot swap PCB has made a
noticeble increase in our costs.
However we’re still
committed to offering the Ikki68 Aurora R1 in the $99 - $129
range that we’ve mentioned in the first IC. Future rounds
may cost slightly more.
We’ll continue posting updates
on Reddit and Geekhack. Please join our
Discord server
for more frequent updates or if you have any questions.
Im Ckeeb, one half of the Wuque Studio that launched the
Ikki68 keyboard group buy
in June. Now, just 3 months later, were very pleased to let
you know that weve completed production and currently in the
process of QC-ing all the kits. We are very much on track
for a September ship date as promised in the group buy!
We
are also the studio thats launching the
OA Switch group buy
very soon, but in the meantime, we have another exciting
project to share with you all!
Ikki68 Aurora
More Renders at
https://imgur.com/a/ffVidv8
IC Form at
https://forms.gle/8P6ieYhdnkvKn6rN9
Discord Server at
https://discord.com/invite/CJjtbwr
A polycarbonate version of Ikki68 was THE most
requested item in the original Ikki68 group buy. Due to
various constraints it wasnt possible to do at that me, but
now were very pleased to announce Ikki68 Aurora.
It
will feature a gasket mount system utilizing 20 gaskets. The
case will be made of injection molded polycarbonate to keep
the costs down and achieve a fast manufacturing me. Were
looking forward to receiving feedback from all the Ikki68
owners and hope to incorporate all the positive changes into
the Aurora.
Key Features:
/*
Injection molded polycarbonate case
/* Gasket mount
/*
Split spacebar support
/* Silicone dampening pad
between the plate & the PCB
/* Silicone dampening
pad under the PCB
/* Bluetooth PCB w/ proprietary
software OR Wired PCB w/ QMK and Hot Swap
/* PCB mount
stabilizers
/* Multiple additional badge designs,
including fully custom designs provided by you!
Tentative Price:
$99 - $129 USD
Colors & Finish:
We can only produce two of the following five color
schemes this round. In the future we may produce the rest,
or introduce new colorways. Please keep in mind these are
just renders, the final color may change depending on
technical challenges and other factors. Prototypes will be
produced before group buy launches.
Frosted finish will
most likely be more frosted than it shows in the renders.
More details to follow.
In the IC form you can vote for
which two color options will be produced this round.
Also,
in the IC form, you can vote whether youd like to see these
colors in a clear polycarbonate finish, or in a frosted
polycarbonate finish.
/* Charcoal
/* Clear
/*
Blue
/* Mint
/* Pink
Project Timeline:
🙋 September Launch Interest Check
/* September
- December
Finalize design & features.
Produce
prototypes
Get prototypes to streamers for build videos
and sound tests
/* December Launch Group Buy
/*
March Start shipping Ikki68 AURORA to buyers
Additional Details
Just like the namesake, after each rebirth IKKI
keyboards become better, stronger. Ikki68 Aurora features a
gasket mount system due to popular request.
Polycarbonate
has a high chance of cracking if you apply too much torque
while tightening the case screws. This can also happen from
repeated screwing and unscrewing. Thats why weve embedded
copper sleeves inside the case for screws to thread on to,
instead of the plastics shell itself. This will make the
case more durable and less prone to cracking.
The
default plate material will be either Aluminum or
Polycarbonate. Please vote in the
IC form
for your favorite between the two. Additional plates in
different materials will be available as add-ons.
Custom
badges were hugely popular with Ikki68. Were pleased to
announce that theyre making a come back in the Aurora. Each
keyboard kit will come with a default badge, and you can buy
additional badges as add-ons. There will be several designs
to choose from. You can also send us your art work and have
a one of a kind custom badge just for yourself!
We are
currently weighing the pros and cons of keeping Ikki68
Aurora backwards compatible with the custom badges from the
original Ikki68. On one hand we have a new mechanism in mind
that will make the badges easier to swap out and machine, on
the other hand this new mechanism will make the Ikki68
badges incompatible with Ikki68 Aurora.
We hope to
produce the mold, iterate on the design based on testing and
feedback and have some prototypes manufactured for streamers
before launching the group buy. We will keep you updated on
the progress via our discord or via email if you share your
email address with us in the IC form. If youre interested in
the Ikki68 Aurora, please fill out the IC form so we can
take your feedback and ideas into account.
If you have
any questions please feel free to post here, or join our
Discord server.