Google form for placing ordersOrder information Follow me on Instagram for most prompt updates: https://www.instagram.com/fox_lab_keyboard/Key 65 is featured with the
three-layer case and
dual-gasket structure. The plate mounting system is an improved version of the gasket sandwich on Leaf 60. In addition, we add gaskets between the middle case and the bottom case. There's an optional rubber sheet between the PCB and the plate. The numerous options will offer you the most freedom to make the keyboard look and feel as you wish.
This GB is the most sophisticated one we've run so far. It could also be the most sophisticated GB in the keyboard history. For each of the three layers of the case, you can choose from 3 materials, 3 finishes, and 9 colors. There are two versions of weights and 6 versions of the top cases. If we count all the options available to choose, the number of possible combinations is around
400 million. We are crazy enough to run the GB in this way. Now we invite you to be a part of this historical crazy GB.
Price: - The price for the regular kit is $295 excluding PayPal fee and shipping
- Upgrade to brass plate: $27
- Upgrade to titanium plate: $40
- Upgrade to brass weight: $35
- Extra PCB: $36
- The estimated shipping fee for a regular kit is $40. You'll be inviced again before shipping.
Timeline: - GB opens for two weeks.
- The lead time is estimated to be 3 months after GB closes. There might be delays due to the complexity of this GB.
QAQ: Color samples?
A:
E-White:
https://imgur.com/WR1gW3BE-Yellow:
https://imgur.com/rQMhw50E-Red:
https://imgur.com/TReEOoEE-Black:
https://imgur.com/WFypGrTE-Pink:
https://imgur.com/xgr0992E-Teal:
https://imgur.com/BYFr4cKAnodizing Blue:
https://imgur.com/EjaqDG8Anodizing Grey:
https://imgur.com/7rl51ARAnodizing Midnight Green：
https://imgur.com/9tSLeDUPOM Red:
https://imgur.com/4jlSRpwPOM Yellow:
https://imgur.com/5TVyYd0PC clear:
https://imgur.com/WNGRVpmQ: What does the XXX combination will look like? Can you make a prototype or render with this combination?
A: No. I understand it's not easy to imagine how your combination will look like and it's important to you. I'll update some more photos and renders in one day or two. However, we are not able to do this for everyone. I suggest you choose the same color for the top and middle cases.
Q: What are the top case layouts?
A: WKL cases have the left blocker and WK cases don't.
6.25u spacebar layout -> choose WK top case
7u spacebar layout with left blocker -> choose WKL top case
7u spacebar layout without left blocker -> choose WK top case
Q: What are the logo options on top case?
A:
Above is the No logo version
Above is the Key logo version (sorry for the upsidedown plate)
Above is the Kanji logo version
Q: What's the difference between POM and PC?
A: They are very similar in terms of density and finish.
Q: Does E-coating brass parts look the same with E-coating aluminum?
A: Very similar.
The weight on the bottom is E-white brass. The case on top is E-white aluminum.
Q: How can I choose the plate materials?
A: The sound and feel are all subjective. If you don't have a preference, aluminum is the safe choice.
Q: What is Electrophoresis Clear?
A: E-clear is a clear Electrophoresis coating. It's clear so the part will show its original color. This is how it looks on brass parts.
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Q: What does the titanium plate look?
A:
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Q: What are the plate layouts?
A:
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7u spacebar version plate.
6.25u spacebar + split spacebar version plate.
Q: Do I need to customize the top right Key logo if I chose Kanji/No logo top? Do I need to customize the key logo on the weight if I chose the Kanji weight?
A: No and no.
Q: What are the weight versions:
A:
Above is the Kanji version weight
Above is the Key version weight
Q: Can I order an extra weight/logo/top case?
A: No, for the sake of simplicity. We are dealing with 400 million possible combinations and we don't want to add more.
Q: Can I order more than one extra PCBs/plates?
A: No, for the sake of simplicity. We are dealing with 400 million possible combinations and we don't want to add more.
Q: PCB layout
A:
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Universal PCB
Hotswap PCB
Q: ALPS support?
A: Supported by the universal PCB but not by plates. I'll share the plate file before the GB closes.
Q: ISO support?
A: Supported by the universal PCB but not by plates. I'll share the plate file before the GB closes.
Structure diagram
For more photos, check this
album.
Update 1:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102609.msg2838182#msg2838182Update 2:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102609.msg2842873#msg2842873Update 3:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102609.msg2856492#msg2856492Update 4:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102609.msg2872063#msg2872063Update 5:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102609.msg2881104#msg2881104Update:
- Default firmware hex files are attached.
- QMK firmware builder json files are attached. To use the json files, you need to access https://kbfirmware.com/ and upload the json file for your PCB version. You can also download the QMK codes after uploading the json files.
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About the PCB reset button:
If the PCB you received has a physical button, it may not work after fully assembled. It happened because the PCB supplier changed the BOM after the prototype was tested. The button will be pushed against. the bottom case so the PCB doesn't work. We have removed the physical reset buttons for most PCBs. Only the first 40 or so PCBs still have the physical reset button. You can simply remove it with a wirecutter or soldering iron. It's not a necessary part for the PCB (Leaf60 PCB didn't even have the button). If it bothers you, I can issue a full refund&return.
Update on the firmware:
I've tested the VIA firmware. It works great.
Key65_6.25u_ISO.dxf
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