Hi everyone,
After a successful in-stock launch of my last board, the
had60, I'm moving onto the next project in the queue--the had80! This was one of the most requested implementations from the form so I went ahead and threw it together alongside the order last year. The design features most of the same language but adds support for underglow LEDs and includes a daughterboard to minimize the expense of sourcing the parts separately. The boards have already been completely prototyped, I just need feedback on case compatibility as well as the length of the JST cable wanted (the board will come standard with 100mm for right-side connector positions). As of launching this IC, the had80 has a bottom-mounted USB Type-C connector with F13 support as well as a series of O-Ring mounting positions that resemble other popular options in the community.
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FormIf you'd like to influence the direction of this project, please fill out the the interest check form:
https://forms.gle/rEbzsBPfckXnGAs99I’ll send an email to responders closer to the end of the IC as notification for the preorder period.
Quantity/Availability Unlimited preorder. NA orders will be handled by me and hosted on my site,
https://www.senselessclay.com/. If there's interest in purchasing or distributing to other parts of the world, please indicate so on the IC form. Pricing may vary depending on locale.
Features - USB Type-C Connector
- QMK/VIA compatible
- F13, but willing to produce F12 if there's more desire for supporting standard TKL boards like the KBD8x
- 4-pin JST Header pre-soldered (pinout conforms to the Unified Daughterboard standard)
- Pre-flashed with ANSI, but includes support for ISO and WKL layouts
- ESD and overcurrent protection as well as EMI filtering
- Orange soldermask
- Breakaway daughterboard with cable
- Some nifty board art by yours truly (note that the owl will most likely be removed in the production run--I received permission to modify the source image for commercial purposes but would rather stick to my own additions)
Price$40-50. Includes custom packaging. Might be able to go lower depending on the level of interest and cost of the controllers at order time.
Potential additions- Option to desolder connector for an additional fee ($2).
- FR4 half-plates (+$10ish)
- O-Rings (+$3ish)
- Acrylic board (more details soon)
Timeline (ON HOLD UNTIL MORE FEEDBACK IS RECEIVED)
Interest Check : April - May 2021
Accepting orders : May 2021
Order/Production : May - June 2021 (will place order as soon as we hit target price point and close window once all units are sold)
Shipping/Fulfillment : late June - July 2021
Discord Server (brand new! be kind)https://discord.gg/pjK3FCNfvfShameless self-promotionIn addition to the storefront, I run a small YouTube channel and Discord server for makers looking to implement their own keyboards from scratch. If you’d like, we’re always looking for new members to join and collaborate on projects. I stream a bit of some of my design work on the side, too, and will probably give a prototype or two of this PCB away at some point around fulfillment time.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWGAJr2AU7LPUwVYbBQZRghttps://discord.gg/E6ujkUG https://www.twitch.tv/hadipotterhttps://www.patreon.com/hadiiskandaraniLet me know what you think!
