Decent65 - CLOSED | Boards started shipping

2021/09/07
Most of the units are on the way to the buyers (NK_ is awaitng the shipment from mkb.eu), new anodiser really delivered on their job, although there have still been some delays mostly related to the failure rate with the previous place. Grey units should be good to go within the next few weeks.
The GB units have also been adjusted to fit WT65 PCB.



17.05: - Small update, or rather - keeping my promise;
Here are the plate files for the board.


4.12: - Cases are still being anodised, waiting on the PCBs.



https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/decent-65_283/

https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/frontpage/products/decent65-gb




Decent65 - a decent keyboard made in Europe
by soran and Stormlex




Details:

16mm front
7° typing angle
Top mount plate
QMK & VIA compatible
Available in: burgundy, black, purple and gray for anodisation and cerakote colours from Salvun's stock
Layout options:


Kit includes:

1x 6060 Aluminium top
1x 6060 Aluminium bottom
1x 1.5mm semi-fixed, sandblasted aluminium plate - either ANSI or ISO layout. (alloy might be subject to change)
1x TA65 v3 PCB by Maartenwut
1x Unified USB type C daughterboard
1x JST cable
Set of bumpons and screws for the case

Extras:
Both vendors will sell plates and PCBs.
Additional plates will be available for purchase both in carbon fiber and aluminium.




Vendors:

mykeyboard.eu
novelkeys.xyz

Pricing:

mykeyboard (VAT included):
Base kit - 275€ (anodised) - cerakote is an additional 68.50€
Extra plate - 45€
Extra PCB - 40€

novelkeys:
Base kit - $310 (anodised)
Base kit - $390 (cerakoted)
Extra plate - $40
Extra PCB - $35

Please note: novelkeys will only have ANSI plates as an option.

Timeline:

Group Buy will be open 2020.04.18 - 2020.05.09 (three weeks).
With the current situation around the globe, we estimate the cases to be delivered around late November/early December - that might still change.

Quality expectations:
The prototype hasn’t been treated before being sent out, so expect the ano to be less matte.

Possible scratches, machining or hook marks on the inner faces of the case.

There might be a minor mismatch between the anodisation colour of the top and bottom.

Small imperfections might happen.

For cerakote quality please refer to Salvun’s other projects.

Gallery:


Typing test video:


Pictures:









Port and ano options:



FAQ

1. Will it have hotswap?
No.

2. What about the promised plate files?
Will provide them once the GB window is over.

3. What about X colour?
For different colours than the anodisation ones, refer to the sheet of Salvun's in-stock ceraktote colours.