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Design Summary

External

Reflection features a three-piece / three-tone design with a silver base, copper weight, and top color variants. It is an XT FRLTKL (basically a TKL with the F-row removed and a macro column on the side). The board features a large swept cut copper weight that follows the curve of the top piece side profile. The front of the board has a cherry lip of sorts - with the lip being the deepest in the middle and gently flowing into the chamfer on the side edges. There is a gentle cut on the sides and back of the board to give the perimeter some flair. Two engravings are present - one left justified on the back of the board and one on the underside of the board (see Inspiration). The mirrored engraving on the aluminum bottom is half the depth of the one of the copper weight to give the appearance of a “reflection”.

Internal

The board features an internal screw system to keep the weight design as clean as possible. The final screws will be black oxidized and recessed slightly below the plate to be as hidden as possible. The aluminum inner frame has an open bottom so the copper is effectively a through weight giving a nice contrast on both the bottom as well as the inside of the keyboard. The daughterboard is installed upside-down with the cable being colinear with the PCB molex connector eliminating the need to bend the jst cable in a channel. There are small press-fit bumpers placed next to the screw holes to eliminate any chance of case ping. There are no adhesives anywhere on the board so it can be unassembled fully.

Technical Specifications


General Details

Material (case): Sandblasted 6063 AluminumMaterial (weight): Sandblasted Clear-Coat CopperVariants: WK and WKLWeight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)Typing Angle: 7 degEKH: 23mm Plate Options: Aluminum, Carbon Fiber, PP, POM - full/half options (determined by IC)Colors: Green, Black, Brown, Silver, Sand
Layout



Support

• Split Backspace
• ISO (solder only)
• Split Right Shift
• Stepped Caps Lock
• 10U Spacebar (7U and 8U stab placement)
• 7U bottom row / 6.25U bottom row (WK only)

PCB Details

Type: Solder & HotswapStructure: 1.6mm FR4Processor: STM32F072Software: QMK/VIALSwitch Type: MXESD Protection: Onboard FuseDaughterboard: Custom DB - based on UDB C3Cable Type: Molex EZMate
Mounting Options




Group Buy Details

Kit Contents

• Keyboard case (top, bottom and weight)
• Aluminum full plate (other plates will be extras)
• PCB
• Custom daughterboard and Molex cable
• Gasket kit
• Top mount kit
• ESD protective sheet
• Assembly hardware
• Geon rectangular feet
• Carrying case
• Microfiber cloth

Extras

• Plates (full / half) - Alu, CF, PP
• PCBs (solder, hotswap)
• Foam Kit (case, plate, PCB)

Schedule
The group buy will take place on October 20th and will end on November 20th.
Expected fulfillment is end of Q1 2024.

Price & Quantity
Pricing will be between $440 - $475 depending on configuration. See below image for details


Vendors

• Han Boards - USA
• ProtoTypist - International

Content Line-up

• Nainaigogo
• nearLucid
• TheKeyCircle
• CaptainSterling
• Keypothecary
• Alexotos
• Xinxinwong
• Eleagnifolia
• Kimlynnwin
• LightningKeyboards

Color Renders






Gallery

Final Prototype - Brown