Final Brown prototype has arrived with polycarbonate weight!
Final pricing is 455usd for MX and 465usd for EC Get ready for some build streams and videos!!!
Sound Tests have been uploaded on discord, along with many more pictures!
Update: 17/02/23
Units: Units will be increased from 20 to 50!
Pricing: The price will be reduced from 500usd to...... 450usd! :WowBuddy:
EC & MX: I'm very pleased to announce that buyers will be able to choose between MX and EC as their base option. With EC the base price increases slightly to 460usd, while MX stays at 450usd.
Colours: I have decided to only run this board in Black and Brown. Why? - Biggie puts it best: Mo MoneyColours, Mo Problems. Plus these timeless colours will match a lot of sets. If it's that big a deal, you can always re-ano the board to your desired colour.
FRL has always been one of my favourite layouts, it was only some time before I would release my own take on it.
WKLFRL Top mount 18.8mm front height 8° Typing angle Weighs 2.2kg unbuilt Weighs 2.5kg built with EC Brass / Polycarbonate internal weight Stainless steel backplate MX PCB by Mechlovin' EC PCB by Cipulot
Inspirations
Land Rover Defender 90 front grill for the backplate Realforce R1 for the spacing between the alphas and nav cluster
Internals
Alveus features a huge internal brass weight, weighing around 1.24kg itself. It has a nice cable tunnel on the under-side, The weight also covers the 4 screws which hold the backplate in place! There will also be an option in the GB to swap to a polycarbonate weight, reducing the weight from 2.23kg unbuilt with brass -> 1.17kg with polycarbonate. Helps make Alveus a good portable board as well as changing the acoustics.
Screws
Alveus will come with both silver steel and blackened steel screws. This gives the option to the user to change the screw colour to match their board, keycap set etc. Silver screws will be 316 stainless steel grade screws. Blackened steel screws will be made of high grade steel.
EC Kit and Parts
Above is a screenshot of the updated EC PCB, with the added split backspace and moved screw holes around some of the 2u keys.
Pricing for EC Kit - $110usd
As well as this, Densus X KLC EC Parts are still in the prototyping stage, with samples coming in a few weeks to a month for all the parts. If the timing works out, I will be able to create a separate bundle for the exact number of parts needed for the board. These parts will have MX stems and will be available for a lower price than other aftermarket MX-stem EC parts currently out there.
In case you still prefer to buy from other sources, here is a list of all the parts needed: 1x 7u wire 2x spacebar housings and stems 64x 1u housings and sliders 4x 2u housings, sliders and wires 68x domes 68x EC springs
Carry Case
Each alveus will include one of these carry cases. 1680D exterior and handle, Reversed YKK zippers with mil-spec paracord pullers and 2 elastic pockets to store all your plates and goodies!
Colours
Only Black and Brown, this has been done to keep QC more simple and make the project easier to manage.
Layout
MX PCB Supports: Split backspace, ISO, split right shift support and split/regular caps lock. The MX PCB also supports 2x 1.5u as well as 3x 1u for both rows of the nav cluster.
EC PCB Supports: Split and regular caps lock. Split backspace is currently in the process of being added.
Plates
For plates, There will be a wide variety of plates available. This includes Red Aluminium, Black Aluminium, Carbon Fiber, PC, POM and possibly FR4. Plate files will be released after units ship, not for commercial use.
Half plates for Aluminium and CF are still options i'm looking into. This section will be updated when I decide if to offer them.
Gallery
Changes
- Decrease the height of the feet slightly - JST connector seen in the photos has changed to a Molex connector, this board will feature the C4 daughterboard. - Adding split backspace to the EC PCB - adding more plate materials
Pricing & Units
- Units: 50 units. - When Now!! - How much? $455usdfor MX, $465usd for EC, + shipping - Vendors Me, I'm located in Malta, boards are likely to be shipped out via MaltaPost or DHL Express. - GB Methodgoogle forms raffle.
What's Included
Base: Top and bottom case (6063) Red aluminium plate (5052) + PCB (options of MX and EC) Internal brass weight Stainless steel backplate daughterboard + cable Custom carry case Rubber feet + screws Stickers + small surprise!
Base Options: You can now choose between MX or EC with the base kit, With EC the price increases to 465usd, while MX is 455.
Note for EC plates: Aluminium EC plate has threads on the plate, Carbon fiber EC plate uses included nuts.
Credits
yz - the legend whose input helped shaped this board, a true real one. Mechlovin’ - for making some of the best looking PCBs out there. Cipulot -the EC messiah, helping everyone experience oneness with cup rubber.
