Chalice - Cheap Alice inspired Keyboard

Introducing the Chalice

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A cheap Alice/Arisu inspired keyboard (Cheap-Alice or Chalice), powered by a pro-micro.
This keyboard is for those looking at a cheap entry into the Alice/Arisu layout, without the difficulties of a fully through-hole kit. Inspiration came from the basketweave and the Revuing 41/39 kits.
The keyboard features a fixed layout (shown below), limited by the number of output pins on the pro-micro. I’d love to have an OLED sit over the top of the pro-micro but unfortunately some sacrifices had to be made.



The PCB is supported by a low-profile stacked acrylic case, in a similar style to the Revuing 41/39 series of boards.

Features
- Powered by a single Pro-Micro (Or pro-micro compatible clone)
- Through-hole Diode design
- RGB LED under-glow
- Stacked acrylic case
- 68 switch positions
- QMK and VIA compatible firmware



What is included in the kit?
- PCB
- 6 x WS2814 LEDs
- 1.5mm acrylic top plate
- 2 x 3mm acrylic mid-plates
- 1 x 3mm acrylic bottom plate
- 1 x acrylic Pro-Micro cover
- 12 x 7mm brass stand-offs
- 3 x 12mm brass stand-offs
- 30 x 6mm M2 screws

What is required to complete the kit?
- Pro-micro or compatible clone
- 5 x 2U screw-in stabilizers

How much?
Target price is 95 AUD/75 USD

Timeline
This IC was created to source feedback/improvements to the initial prototype. I aim to provide the kits in-stock in approx. 2 months’ time, but if there is overwhelming demand, I will organise a group buy.



About us
I run and operate customkbd.com.au. We sell a range of DIY kits and keyboard components, and this product will be our first IC. For those lucky enough to be in Melbourne, we will have this available to play with at our warehouse when that is ready. If you would like regular updates you can join our discord here.

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