Update #1 (13th May) - Winkey Blockers removed, I'll produce some full renders when I have a little more time, I've updated the layout options (not final) and added 2 new quick renders.Hello again, Thanks for clicking this interest check.
I have the pleasure of presenting you with, Apogee by FLX.
The Keyboard.
- Full T6 6061 Aluminium Construction.
- QMK compatible PCB.
- Top Mount / burger mount plate ... or.
- Gasket ‘Esq’ PCB mount (Plate Free).
- Seamless top housing over bottom housing design.
- 7-degree typing angle.
- Aluminium Switchplate.
- USB-C Daughterboard.
Layout Options.
Please note, there will also be a regular non-southpaw version top offered, I will update this IC with images when I have them rendered and finalised.
Also note: this is primarily a plateless southpaw board, the right-hand top will only be offered if it doesn't negatively affect the overall price per board.
Details.Apogee is a board that came about because my wife decided that if I was going to spend hours designing boards every week, then I should at least make one she can use for work. Through several weeks of discussions and finalising the layout, with her help, I set about designing. A few weeks on, and Apogee was born...
Things we know.Apogee is a primarily a plateless, gasket/grommet PCB mount board, with an option to use an included switchplate if desired.
If Using the keyboard plateless, the PCB will be isolated from the case using Gasket strips (ala Virgo) this should produce a typing feel all it's own.
Should you decide to build with a switchplate, then you will find a burger mounted top mount design which offers a great feel and sound.
The use of sweeping curves and stunning angles will make Apogee a classy addition to any desk setup.
The prototype is expected in a couple of weeks.
Still to be decided.
Weight options, this will be decided after the initial prototype is in hand.
GB Format.
Colours.
The number of units.
Vendors (get in touch if your interested in helping me run a GB this time around..)
Price.
IC Form:
https://forms.gle/wUFvKgpkE6VA1xUz7All of these things are still up for debate, if you have any interest in this board please fill out the interest check form above, it helps out more than you realise, and together we can decide on final colour options as well as voice your opinions on the board.
As always, discussions can be had on my Discord
https://discord.gg/dDjx7q3 for this and other projects.
