Crystal 88% TKL
Details
- Layout: F13 TKL (88%) WKL / Full
- Mounting: Top Mount
- Materials: 6063 Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
- Weight (approx.): 6.2 lbs, unbuilt - Large brass bottom weight, internal polished SS weight frame
- Typing Angle: 6.4 degrees
- Front Height: ~17.9mm board height, 22.4mm EKH
- Plates: FR4 Full, Aluminum Half / Full (DEFAULT PLATE), Polypropylene Half / Full, Polycarbonate Full, POM Half
- Price: Check table below
- Units: Check table below
Project Timeline / Status
Currently I am waiting to hear back from some vendors on the next step to sourcing rubber feet with more surface area contact, to prevent the heavy board from sinking into the deskmat. Also I'm experimenting with different relief cuts in the top-mount configuration.
- Initial IC (Nov 16 2020)
- Prototype 1 (Dec 16 2020)
- Prototype 2 (Apr 23 2021)
- Any Necessary Changes
- Final Samples
- Group Buy Completed
Colors
- Overcast Silver (Silver)
- Serene Blue (Navy)
- Dystopia Red (Burgundy)
- Moonlight Gray (Dark Gray / Off-Black)
And an undisclosed, limited number of full brass-topped units.
Group Buy: October 9th - October 16th, 2021
| Local Vendors | Country/Continent | Cost | Spots | | ----------------------------------------- | ----------------- | --------- | ----- | | Cannonkeys | US | 9999$ US | 5 | | Deskhero | CA | 9999$ CAD | 5 | | Candykeys | EU | 9999€ | 5 | | Proto[typist] | UK | 9999£ | 5 | | ILUMKB | AS | 9999SGD | 5 | | Daily Clack | AU | 9999$ AUD | 5 |
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can you remove or change the engraving over the arrow keys?
It might change, but nothing planned or set in stone. Not everyone will be happy with the engraving no matter what I make it - so in the end, it'll be what I want it to be. I would not remove the engraving, since I'd like the board to be differentiable from a top-down view. Luckily, there are dozens of great F13 TKLs in IC to choose from and there will always be one to fit people's preferences!
What PCB does this use? Layout options?
I designed this with Hineybush's H88 in mind, so it should be compatible with any PCB that is compatible with the Jane V2 CE - included in the kit is planned to be a compatible PCB designed in-house by Upas @ Cannon Keys. :) Here is the layout that the PCB is slated to support:
Will hotswap PCB be offered as an option?
No, your best bet is mill-maxing a PCB.
OMG, THE FANCY INTERNALS ARE A WASTE OF MONEY?
Having a flat piece extend from the main weight to cover the cable routing would use a much larger metal blank piece than separating it into two - that is why there is a two-piece weight. I like the look of polished SS, and decided it was worth the slight increase in price. Keep in mind this SS piece is literally a FLAT, slightly thicker plate - there's no complex CNC to it. And for what it's worth, the cost to engrave the internals is a happy meal - I've gotten quotes for both laser-engraved and plain internals, and the difference is really not something to worry about.
This looks like it is going to be extremely expensive. Are my fears true?
I don't think I can accurately estimate group buy price with so many variables at hand (exchange rates in the coming months, machining costs, unit count, vendors, etc). It will be expensive. $tbd. It probably won't be anything you haven't seen before.
What colors are you running?
All the standard colors are going to have a contrasting silver bottom and brass bottom weight. Top colors are OVERCAST SILVER, SERENE BLUE, DYSTOPIA RED, and MOONLIGHT GRAY.
Special edition?
There is a very limited brass-topped variant that will be offered exclusively through Cannon Keys.
What format will the GB be?
Each vendor will be using their own format.
When is the group buy happening?
Not entirely sure yet, but optimistically late Q2 - early Q3 2021.
How many units? Can you make it unlimited?
650 standard boards distributed using past ratio estimates among vendors.
When will the boards ship?
As usual, no one really knows... there can be delays, etc. I'd give it the standard GB estimate, 6-12 months.