Introducing: KBD 2600
Foreword: Some might remember the 2021 renders showcased by Carson Wright of this very keyboard. Around that time, I was asked to act as a moderator on his server. As it became clear that he was no longer interested in running this project, and would release the files (
https://github.com/carson-wright/kbd2600), I promised the community that I would bring it to market should interest remain.
KBD 2600 is a milled 6061 aluminium keyboard with aluminium plate and a stainless steel weight and coming in at roughly 2.5kg unbuilt, inspired by the venerable Atari 2600 of old. It features a Poron gasket mount, and is designed for the Wilba.tech Graphite 60% PCB, or any other PCB for using the UDB C series standard. The integrated swappable front and back panels are intended for future swappable panels to customise the appearance of the board. As of now, the board will ship only with black aluminium panels, one of which features the KBD 2600 logo. This is currently undergoing a second prototype phase, images will be shared once it is in hand.
Minor details about the board are still subject to change from the images showcased, as lessons learned from this first prototype are applied. This applies especially to the underside of the board, where I am still working on some design changes. I am looking into carrying case options for this keyboard, which are planned to come standard with every kit. As it stands, the maximum price of this board will be under 600€ at the minimal viable MOQ of 25 units.
The group buy date is still subject to change, but expect a date around q4 2024 or q1 2025. Especially packaging and the carrying case will need prototypes, which have been held off on so far until interest can be judged. As of now there is no planned maximum limit.
I look forward to comments of all types, and especially to expressions of interest on the interest check form linked below.
Please see also the links to the discord channel.
https://discord.gg/UwmBQHDugehttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu6e0LYgIG3oaYDvfkozqYs7l_uBCKgrOy7dOTj3cAOhLeVQ/viewform?usp=sf_linkSpec TLDR- Unbuilt weight: roughly 2.5Kg
- Materials: 6061 Aluminium and 304 Stainless Steel
- Poron Gasket Mount
- Aluminium Plate
- Initial prototype is in hand
- Expected price under 600€
- GB Date: TBD
