1. InspirationThis design is one of my earliest from-scratch attempts, inspired by classics like the OTD 360c but modernized.
The name and theme of the board stems from the
Charm Album by Clairo!
2. Specifications- Layout: WK only
- Case Angle: 7.5°
- Keyboard mount: Top Mount & Gasket O-Ring
- Front height: 17.8mm (Non Effective height)
- Net Weight: ~1.25kg (With internal brass weight built)
- Case Material: Aluminium
- Weight Material: Brass
- Hardware Material: Stainless Steel (case screws & daughterboard screws)
- Plate Materials: Aluminium
- PCB: (Board was Designed around H60 PCB footprint)
- 1.6mm FR4/CEM3
- QMK & VIAL Configurable
- Daughterboard with ESD protection
- Plate Layout Options:
4. ProgressKeyboard- 1st Prototype already in hand. Pictures & Sound test taken already.
- Will be ordering a second prototype
Carrying CasePCB- CEM3 Mechlovin PCB used in prototype.
- Will switch to FR4 PCB for second prototype.
5. Sales & Pricing !Updated MOQ & Price!Pre-order base kit price:
MOQ 25 -> Price ~350usdKit includes:- 1x Keyboard Case (hardware pre-assembled)
- 1x Alu Plate
- 1x Solder-only PCB, daughterboard & JST cable
- 4x 8mm bumpons
- (1x Carrying Case)
FCFS on TBA
Pre-order target date: 2025–2026
Targeted Completion: TBA
ManufacturerPrototype was produced by DDS, in talks with other Manufacturers so might change which is used for the Run.
3. What are the differences of the final Design to the V1 Prototype?The version that is going to run is the one in the renders!
Changelog:
- Smaller Top Bezels
- Side has moved back a bit to allow the corsa side to be bigger
- Corsa side angle has been made more pronunced
- Bottom Corners are rounder now
- Adjusted Feet Placement
- Top case fillet to chamfer
- Higher typing angle
- Different Plate cuts
- Bigger Weight
- Different Engravings
6. Renders & PhotosRender are not indicative of the final color and should only give a idea!Seafoam Mint
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Cyan
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Exploded View
Plate
Prototype v1 (Produced by DDS)
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Prototype v1.5 in Mint (Produced by DDS)
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Color Samples (Produced by DDS)
7. Sound Tests8. FAQ- Do we really need more Corsa looking 60s?
No, not really, yet I still wanted to do this Project
- Will ___ color/plate/layout be available?
I am trying to keep the SKUs small so depending on the interst shown might have the option for other Weight materials and Layouts. Plate will be made public after fullfilment.
- Any vendors available?
TBA
ThanksThanks to all my friends for pushing me to continuing this project!
UPDATES!Vendors:
Europe /UK: Prototypist (Main Vendor)
Asia: Kibou
USA/NA: Click Clack
Prototype:
New Prototype has been ordered in Mint and also a sample of the Cyan ano!
Small additional change to the design is a Daughter board cover, renders will also be updated for the GB
Manufacturer for the proto and GB will be DDS!
Additional offerings:
You asked for WKL and you shall have it! WKL is now going to be an option at the GB.
