OGR by AKB - Retro 65XT (+OGR Numpad) - EXTRAS LIVE

EXTRAS ARE NOW LIVE




Links:

AKB Website
AKB Discord
AKB Instagram


Group buy details:

OGR

• Price: $550/£442 ex.VAT
• Format: Raffle
• Date: Saturday May 28th - Saturday 4th June
• Units: 250
• Colourway options: Dolch & Blue/Grey
• Layout options: 7u bottom row (WKL) & 6.25u bottom row (WK)
• Website: https://www.alchemistkeyboards.com
• Estimated shipping timeline: Q3 2023

OGRN

• Price: $230/£185 ex.VAT
• Format: Open sale
• Date: Saturday May 28th - Closes once all OGR raffle spots are paid
• Units: Unlimited
• Colourway options: Dolch & Blue/Grey
• Website: https://www.alchemistkeyboards.com
• Estimated shipping timeline: Q3 2023

Extras:

OGR

• 5052 Aluminium plate: $35
• PC plate: $35
• CF plate: $30
• PCB: $50

OGRN

• 5052 Aluminium plate: $25
• PC plate: $25
• CF plate: $15
• PCB: $30

Specs/features:

• Inspired by Cherry G81-3077/G80-0832
• 10° typing angle
• Full 6063 aluminium construction
• Bead-blasted and anodised finish
• Top mounted plate
• 21.5mm effective front height (with bumpons) - 14.5mm at front of nose
• QMK and VIA/VIAL-compatible USB-C PCBs
• LED indicators on caps lock, numlock on numpad
• Integrated cable aesthetic
• Bold, pronounced seam
• Period-authentic product stickers
• Is an absolute unit
• 2.9kg (6.5lbs) / Numpad 0.9kg (2lbs) [unbuilt]

Typing tests:



Prototype photos:






OGR kit contents:

• 1 x Top Case - 6063 Aluminium
• 1 x Bottom Case - 6063 Aluminium
• 1 x Accent - 6063 Aluminium
• 1 x Plate - Carbon fiber leaf spring
• 1 x Badge - 6063 Aluminium
• 1 x Solder PCB - Black FR4 with green solder mask
• 1 x EVA plate foam
• 4 x AKB Bumpons - Injection molded silicone
• 1 x Bottom sticker
• 10 x Torx button screw M3 x 6mm in A2 stainless steel (plate)
• 5 x Torx button screw M3 x 6mm in A2 stainless steel (accent)
• 6 x Torx button screw M3 x 12mm in A2 stainless steel (case)
• 2 x Torx countersunk screw M3 x 5mm in A2 stainless steel (badge)
• 1 x Instruction manual

OGRN kit contents:

• 1 x Top Case - 6063 Aluminium
• 1 x Bottom Case - 6063 Aluminium
• 1 x Accent - 6063 Aluminium
• 1 x Plate - Carbon fiber
• 1 x Badge - 6063 Aluminium
• 1 x Solder PCB - Black FR4 with green solder mask
• 1 x EVA plate foam
• 4 x AKB Bumpons - Injection molded silicone
• 1 x Bottom sticker
• 4 x Torx button screw M3 x 6mm in A2 stainless steel (plate)
• 4 x Torx button screw M3 x 6mm in A2 stainless steel (accent)
• 4 x Torx button screw M3 x 12mm in A2 stainless steel (case)
• 2 x Torx countersunk screw M3 x 5mm in A2 stainless steel (badge)

Layout Support:

Two tops will be available - one for 7u bottom row with dual 0.75u blockers, and one with a single small blocker for 6.25u support.



The OGR-N PCB has support for regular and southpaw configurations, as well as the option to have a full 1u setup. The plate available will support the regular and southpaw layouts, due to its reversible design.






Special Thanks:

• Blacksimon for running the OG Summer competition, and playing a crucial part in bringing this board to life. Without that kick up the arse I may not have caught the designing bug I have today.
• Martin for his excellent work on the PCB designs.
• Flexerman (FLX) for his crucial input with the board’s design and improvement.
• Koen for his beautiful photos of the prototype.
• Lulzthax for his great build stream.
• Laur for his excellent renders.
• ThereminGoat, Hot Trout, Lewis, BK, Archetype and countless others for their support throughout.