The Conundrum by thock.coI'm extremely happy to announce that the Group Buy for the world's first 40% ortholinear, programmable, electro-capacitive keyboard is finally here!
Drawing its inspiration from Japanese technology and compact ortholinear keyboards the Conundrum offers a unique experience that mixes the best of both worlds.
Case:
- an e-coated top piece (choice of pure white/classic black/sunny yellow)
- a PVD-coated polished brass plate
- an e-coated bottom piece (choice of pure white/classic black/sunny yellow)
- a PVD-coated polished brass weight
Machinery:
- an assembled electro-capacitive PCB with an ARM Cortex M4F µC and USB-C port on board
- pre-flashed with a new, intuitive and easy-to-handle bootloader
- fully programmable with firmware based on QMK
- 48x rubber domes (choice of 45g/55g weights)
- 48x capacitive conic springs
- 48x switch housings
- 48x Cherry MX-compatible switch sliders (with O-rings)
On top of that each kit comes with:
- all the necessary screws
- rubber feet
- a carrying case
- a brass polishing cloth
- a USB-C cable
- an easy-assembly station; in a
- box
Assembled kit weighs appoximately 1400g.
Plate has a 2u cutout that supports both grid and MIT layouts.
If you don't feel like assembling an EC board on your own, don't worry, we've got you covered - an assembly service is available!
Review
Working on getting a review out!
Charity Auction
I encourage everyone to bid for The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation!
Apart from raising funds this is also a one-of-a-kind opportunity to win a personalized Conundrum kit!
Place your bids hereEach year millions of people unite under a common cause and donate to The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation, a foundation that has changed the landscape of public healthcare in Poland. The Orchestra's work is focused on improving care for the youngest and enhancing the level of care offered to senior patients in geriatric and long-term care units. In the 28 years of the Foundation's charitable endeavours, over PLN 1,300,000,000 was raised – over one billion PLN!
Continuing this joyous tradition we're holding a charity auction – 100% of the profits shall help funding Polish healthcare.
Apart from helping The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, participating in this auction is also a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get a personalized Conundrum kit. Assembly included.
https://thock.co/charity-auction
Vendors & Pricing
Each kit costs 547 USD and profits from this Group Buy shall fuel future EC projects!
EU -
CandyKeysAsia -
zFrontierNA -
AshkeebsWorldwide - direct at
the thock.co storeLast but not least - one special unit is going to be sold at an auction for
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (a charity that improves Polish healthcare; more details towards the end of the year).
TimelineGroup buy starts now! (2020.12.18)
Group buy ends on Feb 14th (2021.02.14)
Shipping est. Q3 2021
FAQQ: Does it support MX-style keycaps?
A: Yes, the sliders support MX-style keycaps – you can use all your favorite keycaps. Topre-style keycaps are not supported.
Q: What layouts are supported?
A: Both grid and MIT layouts are supported. The plate has a 2u cutout that can accomodate either a single 2u switch or two 1u switches.
Q: Will there be any reviews?
A: Yes, we have a review underway.
Q: Is it heavy?
A: (spoiler alert, it's fairly heavy)
Q: Are there some other videos available?
A:
@cassidoo did mention the Conundrum a few times on her
streams (also
here).
I also recorded a short video where I'm taking the keyboard apart and showing the internals.
There is also a
typing test I recorded on the first revision prototype.
