Hello, we are wind studio. First of all, thanks for your all love and support on wind x98.Many people asked that if we will release wind x98 r2, a year later, we decided to start wind x98 r2 group buy after this IC. Let us see what surprises we bring you this time on wind x98 r2.
1.Appearance We add a new square logo on upper left corner,provide two different top case appearances for your choice. Those who like previous X logo also can choose X logo shape case.
Front accent pieces are available in PC and brass material. PC material for those who want a CAPS indicator light.The light can adjust and turn off. If you do not want caps light, you can choose to buy a brass front accent piece.
The weight is still brass material, and add X% design,hope we can provide you more prefect product in the future.
2.Add southpaw version We consider max compatibility between normal version and southpaw version, except top case is not compatible,all others( foam kit, plate,foam) are compatible. In short, if you buy normal keyboard kit and buy an extra southpaw top case, it can change to southpaw keyboard. You can experience both normal and southpaw keyboard by replacing top case.
3.Structure
The wind x98 r2 still retains split pcb and plate to maintain consistent type feeling.We cancel previous flex cut pcb design, and increase thickness to 1.6mm, also can brings better sound and feel experience.
The normal keyboard pcb is the same as southpaw keyboard pcb, available in wired hotswap pcb,bluetooth hotswap pcb with 3000mah battery ,soldered pcb. For the hotswap pcb, without replace sockets, it can support stepped caps,7U, left shift split,ISO layout by changing the direction of switches.
Support top mount and gasket mount, 1.6mm no flex cut plate. Provide PC, FR4,Alu,Brass material.
4.Color choice We keep previous white+pink color, grey+blue color, add new retro creamy white+brown color, all black, all white color and provide transparent case version. X logo top case normal layout
X logo top case southpaw layout
Square logo top case normal layout
Square logo top case southpaw layout
5.More information Group buy time: estimate on Jan,determined on GB Group buy payment: No limited quantity and limited time, payment on our vendor list. Case material:6063alu and transparent pc case Case color: E-White+E-Pink(cataphoresis), E-White+E-White(cataphoresis), Creamy white(cataphoresis)+Brown 7584u(anodized), Black+Black(anodized), Grey 416U+Blue 288U (anodized), Semitransparent(Acrylic) Layout:65% + Numpad + F Row Price: Wired $320, Bluetooth $335 Typing angle: 7° Mount structure:: TOP mount and PCB gasket mount PCB: 1.6mm no flex cut Plate:1.5mm Weight:2.5kg(except switches and keycap) Shipping:3-6 months
Package include: X98 keyboard case(top case/bottom case) 1.6mm No Flex Cut PCB Optional 1.5mm PC Plate PC front accent piece X PVD logo or Square logo Foam kit（1mm poron + 2mm poron + 2mm hotswap foam + 0.5mm IXPE sheet + 3.5mm poron） Gateron stabilizers set(6*2U, 1*6.25U) Brass weight User guide
Extra price: Wired Hotswap PCB: $20/pcs Bluetooth Hotswap PCB: $35/pcs Soldered PCB: $20/pcs Foam Kit: $10/pcs PC Plate: $15/pcs ALU Plate: $15/pcs FR4 Plate: $15/pcs Brass Plate: $25/pcs PC Front Accent Piece: $10/pcs Brass Front Accent piece: $10/pcs X logo: $20/pcs Square Logo: $20/pcs Brass Weight: $35/pcs X Shape logo Normal Top Upper Case: $65/pcs Square Shape logo Normal Top Upper Case: $65/pcs X Shape logo Southpaw Top Upper Case: $65/pcs Square Shape logo Southpaw Top Upper Case: $65/pcs Note: the top case do not include logo and accent piece
Total in all, compared with wind x98 r1, the wind x98 r2 add square logo top case, southpaw version available(southpaw pcb is the same as normal pcb), color difference, transparent case available, CAPS indicator light pc front accent piece available, the x% weight design, 1.2mm pcb flex cut pcb change to 1.6mm no flex cut pcb.Since consider the compatible between normal and southpaw layout, so need to change internal dimensions, all parts of wind x98 r2 is not compatible with wind x98 r1.
