Rocky Elbert - A Budget, Through-Hole 45% Keyboard | GB Closed

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Rocky Elbert - A Budget, Through-Hole 45% Keyboard



Hi Geekhack members! I'm Rocky. I'm starting a new store called Rocky Keebs. The first product that'll be sold on the site is going to be the Rocky Elbert, which is named after Mount Elbert in the Rockies. It’s an affordable 45% keyboard that I think will make transitioning to smaller keyboards easier for many people. You can join the Rocky Keebs Discord server for more convenient updates.

Group Buy Page

Discord Invite

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Design:



- Sandwich mount with standoffs
- FR4 plate and base
- Optional acrylic middle layers

PCB:



- QMK and VIA compatible
- Not factory assembled
- All through-hole components
- Uses pro micro
- Supports 5-pin switches and PCB-mount stabs


Layout:



- 65% with top row removed
- Split space support
- Arrow blocker


Options:

Main Kit:
- M2.5 spacers
- M2.5 screws
- 6 Mill-Max sockets
- Reset switch
- Diodes
- Bumpons
- Plate
- Base
- PCB

Acrylic Middle Layers:
- 4 clear acrylic middle layers
- Each layer is 3 mm thick
- Layers are slightly larger than plate and base to give clearance for spacers

Mill-Max Sockets:
- 7305 variant
- 120 included


Prices and MOQ:

Main kit - 35 USD, 35 MOQ
Acrylic layers - 20 USD, 20 MOQ
Mill-Max sockets - 28 USD, 10 MOQ


GB Duration and Shipping Estimates:

The group buy will start at 12:00 AM PDT on Monday, July 19th and end at 11:59 PM PDT on Saturday, August 14th. The board should ship in late October or early November.
Link to group buy.
There may be an in-stock sale after the group buy depending on popularity.