Foundation – γ (Gamma): Seamless, Screwless, F13 TKL, GB DATE: April 10

[IC] Foundation – γ (Gamma): Seamless, Screwless, F13 TKL



My take on a seamless, screwless F13 TKL. Designed around the use of heavy linear or tactile switches.

IC Form
Proto gallery

Case specs:
- Case: 6063 Aluminum
- Weight: polished stainless steel
- Typing angle: 7 degrees
- Width: 372.79 mm
- Height: 19.18 mm (front), 34.77 mm (back)
- Effective typing height: 24.65 mm
- Weight: 2.9 kg excluding plate
- Mounting method: Gasket mount
- WKL or WK options
- Plate options: FR4, Aluminum, Polycarbonate, Carbon Fiber



PCB specs:
- QMK/VIA compatibility
- ESD Protection
- Daughterboard: Unified C3 (USB C – Centered)
- Soldered only
- PCB will be opened sourced under non-commercial clause after GB ends.



Plate not final, will be adding stepped caps compatibility.
Plate will be open sourced under MIT license after GB ends. This includes a version without any flex cuts. Please feel free to experiment.

Pricing:
- $630 USD with FR4 plate, $645 USD with other plate (CF, PC, Alu) @ 350 MOQ
- Group buy date: April 10

Contents:
- Keyboard Top
- Keyboard Bottom
- Weight (polished stainless)
- PCB
- Daughterboard + JST cable
- Gaskets
- Screws
- Bumpons
- MechandCo Carrying case

Vendors:
- NA: MechsandCo
- CAN: Deskhero
- AUS: Dailyclack
- UK: Prototypist
- EU: MkbEU
- SEA: Hex
- CN: Frontier

Lead time: 3-4 Quarters.

Typing test
Prototype units are being sent out. Expect proper sound tests soon.
Alexotos

Remarks
Why no renders?
Renders are an artist's interpretation of an item. Prototypes are the item.

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