Go-fit60, A 60% Bluetooth 5.0 Barebones Kit, GB is in progress

Updates on August 15, 2021

We just initiated the GB on Go-fit60! Check it out here: [GB] “Go-fit60,” A 60% Bluetooth 5.0 Barebones Mechanical Keyboard Kit, starts from US$89.00, GB starts on Aug 15, 2021 EST


Updates on August 10, 2021

We gathered some new pictures of the prototype:








More pictures at https://imgur.com/a/cAWXkPi

Here’s the video that will give you a quick walk-through on go-fit60's sound with two kinds of switches - TTC red switch and Gateron blue switch:


TIMELINE
GB starts on August 15, 2021, with a new GB post, but we will also update here.

PRICING
We made a slight adjustment to the pricing. The price will start from USD$89.00. Detail will be announced in GB.

entergogo



Updates on April 17, 2021

Hi from entergogo,

Hope you guys are staying safe and healthy. We know it’s been a longggg day since the latest update. Here’s a brief of what we have working on since the last update on this discussion page. We regrouped the team, designed and launched the first generation Go-popper, a 2-in-1 Aluminum Switch Opener (Interested in? You can find out more here)


More than that, we tried to break through the technical difficulty we identified during the past one-year exploration, studies, and development on Go-fit60, which is the new official name of the GG60 barebones kit. We’ve been receiving many cares and greetings during the past several months, so we think it’s time to go for the next chapter.

We notice that some of you also mentioned in the previous discussion if the purchase of the kit can be more flexible and whether the PCB was available for being purchased separately and inclusively. The answer to these questions is 100% a YES. Meanwhile, two types of PCB are available for the selection--with or without RGB lights.

The purchase on Go-fit60 kit has four options:
Option 1: The original kit includes 1 PCB (RGB enabled), 1 plate, and 1 aluminum case
Also contains 1 set of cherry stabilizers and 1 set screws
(switches and keycaps are not included in the kit)
Option 2: The original kit includes 1 PCB (no RGB), 1 plate, and 1 aluminum case
Also contains 1 set of cherry stabilizers and 1 set screws
(switches and keycaps are not included in the kit)
Option 3: 1 PCB with RGB
Option 4: 1 PCB does not have RGB

Go-fit60 e-white & black aluminum case and PCB overview (with keycaps and switches)



The black & e-white aluminum case





One significant adjustment was applied.
The initial ideal software design of PCB is Bluetooth 5.0 enabled plus the QMK setting. However, after almost one year of researching, engineering, adjusting, and prototyping, we found that this combination is currently not thoroughly well-developed and mature enough in the whole market. It is actually being identified as a very challenging technical barrier by most of the professionals we had lots of discussions with, and we are still on our way to solve it with a satisfying answer. However, at the moment, we have to regrettably announce that the PCB contained in the kit will not realize the combination of these two features.

As a result, we decided to keep the Bluetooth 5.0 and replace the QMK with a driver temporarily. Although this combination cannot be applied to the kit, we firmly believe that the demand for a full-case remapping is nonnegligible for the community. That’s why a driver is our alternative decision, which also provides the option of the full-keys customizable keyboard setting.


The PCB





Besides, during the prototyping and the previous IC collection, we realized that the battery capacity is another killing point for a Bluetooth-enabled mechanical keyboard, especially when the initial sample tested during the prototyping could only hold an 800mAh lithium battery, leading to some feedback we received regarding the duration of it. Therefore, we decided to upgrade the battery capacity to 3500mAh, which sustains a much longer working duration. Accordingly, the high frequency of charging the keyboard will not be a concern with Go-fit60 under a larger battery capacity.


Features of the kit

• Bluetooth 5.0 (support up to 3 devices)
• Hot-swap (Kailh socket)
• Anodized Aluminum 6063 case
• Type-C port
• Charging indicator

Specs

• An Aluminum 6063 plate, 1.5mm, Tray mount style
• Low profile case, 7-degree angle
• Layout: standard 61 keys, ANSI (6.25 u space bar)
• Case and Plate color options: black, e-white, space grey

In the previous IC of Go-fit60, only black and red were provided as the case and plate color options. However, through the comments and feedback that we gathered from the IC, black, space grey, and e-white were the colors being wanted and loved the most. Therefore, we made a slight adjustment on the color selection by replacing the red variant with the space grey and e-white options.

More details on the Pre-soldered PCB

• Bluetooth 5.0 (support up to 3 devices)
• 3500mAh Lithium battery
• Dual-mode, Wire/Wireless, charging when cable plugged
• Hot-swap (Kailh socket)
• USB Type-C breakout
• Black solder mask with gold surface finish
• Low battery/charging indicators
• Switch direction: South-facing (in case of keycaps interference issue)
• ESD protection was added
• Cherry stabilizers (pre factory lubed)

Go-fit60 with keycaps & switches




Go-fit60 type-c charging port and bluetooth button


TIMELINE
TBA

The form used to collect and gather IC will no longer receive responses as soon as we update this notice here. The new GB form will soon be posted if everything is on the right track.

PRICING
We put a lot of effort into this project since early 2019 before we initially started designing and producing Go-poppers. Many of you may recall that the first IC was posted one year ago, and after that, we faced some challenges over the past two years, including the unexpected COVID-19. The original idea of introducing Go-fit60 was to offering a barebone kit that is made with better raw materials, representing higher quality and durability, and therefore can be regarded as an alternative replacement of plastic-made case for intense typing workload. Keeping this in mind, we lower the pricing of the kit over the GB with our best effort over conversations and negotiations with the factory and warehouse.

Finally, we all agreed that during the GB, although the cost of the raw material of the e-white Go-popper is relatively higher than the others, it will have the same price as the kit of black and space grey Go-fit60. Also, we decided to waive the cost of the production on the PCB that is enabled with RGB, making it the exact pricing as the regular PCB with no RGB lights support.

The GB will be held for 20 days in total, and three different prices will be assigned to 1 kit and 1 PCB, respectively, for the first 3 days, the 4th to 10th day, and the last 10 days.


SHIPPING
All orders will be conducted and shipped by entergogo directly from the factory.

ANY QUESTIONS?
Any questions, thoughts, or concerns about this event or us, please post them here or reach out to us directly at [email protected]. Many thanks to everyone in the community for your unconditional support.

Be sure to check the discussion page for updates.

entergogo


Updates on Sep 25

As with the last update, we had a hard time with the QMK+ Bluetooth testing process, and after another period of time we were still unable to work out some of the bugs, and while it may disappoint some people, we have to be honest and say that we have decided that the GG60 does not support QMK, and we will still be using the Bluetooth 5.0 solution. We are already redesigning the PCB to speed up the product launch.

Here is the latest product details:
The GG60 kit came from an original idea to make a powerful and minimalist mechanical keyboard for working on the go.

Features

• Bluetooth 5.0 (support up to 3 devices)
• Hot-swap (Kailh socket)
• Anodized Aluminum 6063 case

Spec.

• Anodized aluminum 6063 case
• Aluminum 6063 & brass plate, 1.5mm, Top-Mount style switch plate
• Low profile case, 7 degree angle
• Case and Plate color options: black, red
• Layout: standard 61 keys, ANSI (6.25 u space bar)

Pre-soldered PCB

• Bluetooth 5.0 (support up to 3 devices)
• 2000mAh Lithium battery (estimated 2 months duration)
• Dual mode, Wire/Wireless, charging when cable plugged
• Hot-swap (Kailh socket)
• USB Type-C breakout
• Black solder mask with gold surface finish
• Low battery/charging indicators
• Switch direction: South-facing (in case of keycaps interference issue)

Fill out IC form if you're new here;)

www.entergogo.com
Discord link: https://discord.gg/u63xJht
Discord name: entergogo#2512
Important updates on July 31
After some struggle and trade-offs, we decided to go with Bluetooth 4.0 + QMK instead of the originally planned Bluetooth 5.0 + QMK.We feel sorry about this, especially for who has an expectation on Bluetooth 5.0.

Either Bluetooth alone or QMK is very easy to implement, but Bluetooth + QMK is not.

After months of trial and talking to industry solution experts, we found that implementing Bluetooth 5.0+QMK was very difficult and beyond our team's current capabilities.

In fact, Bluetooth 4.0+QMK is a very good solution, at least for now, it is more stable and the user experience is almost the same as Bluetooth 5.0.

In short, we don't want to launch Bluetooth 5.0 + QMK when it's not fully ready.

Next, we need a little more time to finish the rest of the work and then officially launch the GG60 Kit. (GB coming soon...)

Fill out IC form if you're new here;)

www.entergogo.com
Discord link: https://discord.gg/u63xJht
Discord name: entergogo#2512
Updates for the GG60 and initial GB

GG60 Kits include as follows. (switches and keycaps are not included in the kit)

• 1x alu case
• 1x plate
• 1x PCB(soldered)
• One set cherry stabilizers
• One set screws

Features
QMK / Hotswap with Kailh socket / Bluetooth 5.0 / Alu Case / Type-C port / Charging indicator

Other information

• There is no backlit for the initial GB, but the PCB supports SMD lights.
• Besides black and red, maybe add one more color option for the case, probably grey. (We know many people want a white case, but due to the high defect rate, the price will be affected, we will release the white one in the future than now)
• ESD protection was added
• Switch direction: South-facing (in case of keycaps interference issue)
• Cherry stabilizers (pre factory lubed)
• Only ANSI layout for the initial GB, ISO layout coming later(2nd round GB)
• You can choose to buy a PCB separately
• GB opens between May 20 to June 10, exact date TBD
• We provide free assemble service if you need it.

Fill out IC form if you have an interest:)

www.entergogo.com
Discord link: https://discord.gg/u63xJht
Discord name: entergogo#2512

Update on 9th Apr 2020
Hey Guys,

Regarding switch direction, we can make a change on the PCB now, we made it north-facing before, but we heard from the community that will cause the issue of caps interference.
North-facing or south-facing, please let me know your ideas(comments). We appreciate.

Fill out IC form if you have an interest:)


Update on 9th Mar 2020

Hey Geekhackers!

I'm Chao! There are new updates, as we had a meeting with my partner and our supplier yesterday. We are testing BT4.2 and BT5.0 at the same time, we are planning to finish the testing work within March, then probably we can get the final PCB and other kits in April. Yeah, we are so excited to see the GG60 kit coming out in the near future as you guys.



Please fill out IC form if you have an interest:)

Update on 19th Feb 2020 Please fill out IC form if you have an interest:)
Hi everyone,

Since my team is based in Shenzhen China, due to the effects of coronavirus, we are not allowed to work in the office. Now we are not sure when the damn coronavirus is gone, as long as it finished, we will release the GG60 asap.

Update on Dec 25 2019 Please fill out IC form if you have an interest:)
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!

Actually there is nothing new to update about the product, we met some problems on the PCB earlier, we just to let you know that the project is still on the wheel, stay tuned!

Prototype Update on Oct 09 Please fill out IC form if you have an interest:)







Check More Photos

Keyboard total weight: 900g / 2 pounds

PCB Features

• Hotswap (Kailh sockets)
• QMK-all keys fully programmable
• Bluetooth5.0, support up to 3 devices
• Type-C connector

GB will be started around Nov, the exact date will be announced here!

Please fill out IC form if you have an interest:)

New Updates on Sep 17, new PCB is on testing


Hi, sorry for updating late, the PCB is still on progress, as the previous test didn't meet our requirements, we are hurrying up to test the new PCB, hopefully, we can get the final keyboard kit sample before Sep 25, then we can start the GB around Sep 30. I will keep you all updated.

PCB includes:

• Hotswap (Kailh sockets)
• QMK-all keys fully programmable
• Bluetooth dual mode
• Type-C connector

Fill in this form if have an interest:)


Price updated on July 23, 2019
GG60-Pro is a minimalist mechanical keyboard kit, it is designed for the people who like portable and small keyboards, the wireless function quite fit for the people who like travel and work mobile, one charge can last over 2 months.

We hope more and more people can enjoy a premium custom mechanical keyboard. So we tried our best to make it an affordable custom keyboard kit, only $99 for the basic kit.

New Renders, Updated on July 19, 2019







More renders https://imgur.com/gallery/hRbvRTt

LAST POST: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101368.0

Hi guys, we get the 3D print sample on July 5, we felt that both the right and left edge part could be narrower and it looked more concise and generous. As well, we adjusted the indicator light to the upper right corner of the keyboard and placed the charging port on the top left of the keyboard. Then we made several renders for reference.

Design
Minimalist Design for 60% MK Enthusiast.

Why the name: ‘GG’ from the brand name ‘entergogo’, 60 means 60%.

Features

• Anodized Aluminum 6063 base case
• 7-degree angle.
• Aluminum 6063 & Brass plate
• PCB

• Bluetooth 5.0 with 2000mAh Lithium battery (estimated 2 months duration)
• Dual mode, Wire/Wireless, charging when cable plugged
• Hot-swap socket(soldered in)
• QMK-Fully programming
• Type-C terminal
• Black PCB with Gold pads
• Low battery/charging indicators

Spec

• Layout options. ANSI & ISO Layout (ANSI coming earlier, and ISO later)
• Case color options. Black and Red
• Aluminum Plate color options. Black and Red
• 6.25 u space bar
• Stab and necessary screw included

Pricing - USD (Free assemble)

• Basic kit 1: $99 (including Anodized CNC Aluminum Case, PCB, Aluminum Plate, and necessary tools, screws, etc.)
• Basic kit 2: $109 (including Anodized CNC Aluminum Case, PCB, and Brass Plate and necessary tools, screws etc.)
• 65 pcs Cherry MX switch +$26
• 65 pcs Kailh box +$15
• 65 pcs Gateron +$12
• Extra Case: +$50
• Extra PCB: +$50
• Extra aluminum plate: +$12
• Extra brass plate: +20 USD
• Shipping fee: TBD, DHL Express
• Transaction fee included

Timeline

• GB period: TBD
• Estimated shipping date: TBD

MOQ: 50 kits

please check the link if you have an interest.