[IC-2] Coarse60 - GROUPBUY LIVE - Affordable Leaf-Spring Alice 60%

Coarse 60% IC-2



Introduction and Updates

The Coarse60 is an aluminum alice 60% with premium features at $210.

GROUPBUY IS LIVE 10/3/2021
Kit:
https://keebsforall.com/collections/group-buys-and-pre-orders/products/coarse60

Extras:
https://keebsforall.com/collections/group-buys-and-pre-orders/products/coarse60-pcb

This post will be locked soon for a gb post tomorrow but I would like to thank everyone for this amazing opportunity. I hope you will support this gb, and have a good day!

-sehonky

UPDATE 9/26/2021 Andy's Stream of the Coarse60 is in and it was great! https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1158988347?t=01h45m10s for type test.

"This board is a banger"
-Andy V Nguyen



UPDATE 9/8/2021 After one factory botching of the PCB prototype, we switched factories, finally got all the pieces together and built the prototype. The price is now an even $210 to account for the new, more expensive (but more reliable) PCB factory as well as other accessory costs such as o-rings and standoffs. We still think this is a great price and hope you will too.

I have taken some prototype pictures so you guys can see what it looks like IRL and we are sending it to Andy V Nguyen soon for a build stream and video.

Lastly, we are anticipating a groupbuy start on October 3rd. Stay tuned for a groupbuy post with more information.


Keebsforall Discord for updates: https://discord.gg/dRjsAh5jMX


Table of Contents
Intro and Updates
Photos and Renders
Specifications
Vendors
Frequently Asked Questions
Closing Remarks

Prototype Photos and Renders


Note: plate has holes for standoffs attaching to PCB.









Specifications
If you require any more information feel free to join the Keebsforall discord server, leave a comment, or refer back to IC-1: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111192.0;topicseen

Front Height: ~20.5mm
Additional keys supported: split backspace, 2u spacebar, split rshift, stepped capslock. All supported with hotswap except split backspace which is soldered.
Typing Angle: 6.9 degrees
Plate materials: aluminum, POM
Case colors: Navy, Black, and White. All e-coated.
Kit Price: $210

Vendors
US: KeebsForAll
CA: Ashkeebs
UK: Keebcats
EU: Keygem
SEA: ZionStudiosPH
OCE: DailyClack

FAQ

So all positions mentioned in the specifications are supported with hotswap?
Yes, thanks to creative hotswap socket positioning by our PCB guy taylor.

Iso Support?
No, by nature of alice layout.

Won't the sound be hollow?
After experience with the prototype, the board will not sound hollow when using the o-rings and acrylic bottom at normal typing distance. Using the POM plate will further mitigate this issue.

Can you further explain the mounting?
Of course - If you look at the photo of the plate, there are four holes, one in each corner. Those will be used to screw the plate into the case, and will be the only points of pressure on the plate. The plate will flex when the strips of metal connecting the hole to the main plate bend.


Closing Remarks
I have been working very hard on this keyboard and hope you enjoy it.

Please consider joining the Keebsforall Discord server to receive updates! https://discord.gg/dRjsAh5jMX

Special Thanks:

Candice at Keebsforall - groupbuy and logistics

Jerry at Keebsforall - keyboard strategy

Patrick from Neokeys - file review

Rhuk.tech - USB port help

Taylor - PCB man


Thank You for reading.

-seh0nky