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Flygone60 | A "universal" 60% Keyboard and Case | US Vendor Added!!!

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Flygone60 Case & PCB

A simple, budget-friendly, stacked acrylic 60% keyboard.

Hey everyone, over the last few months I have been designing and producing both keyboard cases and PCBs. Now I am finally opening an IC for the design I think is ready for the community. Enter the Flygone60, the case features 6 stacked acrylic layers and a POM plate.

So far I have produced 3 revisions of the case, the first revision fixed some layer "sagging" issues as well as some spacing issues for keycap clearance.

The second revision features some changes to the keyboard feet and case curves.

The 3rd and current revision features more uniform screw placement, slight changes to the plate for stabilizer cutouts, and enlargement of the USB port opening. (It was wayyyy too narrow)

All of the keyboard prototypes I have built for the case have used the Flygone60 PCB that I designed. Currently I am testing the case with other "universal" 60% PCBs to ensure the case has greater PCB compatibility. The Flygone60 PCB as similar layout support as the DZ60, it features NO underglow and will work in other "universal" 60% PCB based case designs.

I am currently planning on running the kit standalone and offer the Flygone60 PCB as an add-on, please do leave feedback regarding this if you would prefer another option.

IC FORM

Prototype Photos

Revision 4

Revision 1

Revision 2

Revision 3 + Streamer Preview Units

Flygone60 PCB Layout (IC Revised)

Specs
Typing Angle: ~5°
Mounting Style: Sandwich Mount
Front Height: 23.5 mm
MX Compatible (Flygone60 PCB)

Options
Case colors will be chosen based on demand. So make sure to leave feedback in the form!
Plate Options: Only white POM for the initial run (submit feedback for other future plate options)

Mounting Style
I choose sandwich mount for the initial designs of the case to help keep costs lower and the design simple.

Assembly
The Flygone60 uses M3 standoffs and screws. Switches are plate mount.

"Sound Test"
Boba U4T, POM Plate, PBT Notion

Vendors
US - Mechs & Co

Additional Info
Price: TBD
Note: I am located in the US so the current plan is a NA only groupbuy for the first run if I do not find a vendor. However, this may change due to feedback/vendor partnership.

Special Thanks
I have been working on this design for quite a few months now. I want to thank both Nutty and Fracno for both building/testing my designs and providing me some amazing feedback!

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