Hello Geekhack buddies!
GB Confirmed to start on October 2nd, available
at SandKeys.ME This is something I am very proud of. I hope you like it as much as my cat wants to steal it!
IC FORM
Specs- 6 degree, 60% with xt column
- Adjusted front height of 19.1mm (see below)
- 7.8mm plate to top case clearance
- WK and WKL options available
- MX + Alps compat (with mx stabs)
- Stock Alu 5052 plate with 1.2mm pcbs
- Currently testing 1.6mm pcbs with ABS plates. PC plates are too dead sounding for this.
- Internal brass weight/sheet. This is interchangeable with PC bottoms - reasoning below
- External Stainless Steel weight - upcoming protos to have polished SS instead of brushed GB edition will have clear coated brass external weight
- Top mount standard, with optional gummy mount included. Uses 190x4mm orings
- 1433g with current build (photo below)
No foam. With this much surface area covered in brass, its not needed.
The option of having a pc internal bottom was something I thought might be of interest. This piece
replaces the internal brassI love how PC sounds, but hate touching it - or my cat scratching it. It is something I will test when I get new protos, and update here.
Going forward I want to experiment with other materials in this fashion, so why not
Anodization optionsI am testing another manufacturer. Each of the below are
currently being tested with the anodizer, as there are several protos on the way.
I will remove what I do not like, or do not deem a high enough quality.- Red (current proto)
- Navy
- Green
- Silver
- Purple
- Pink
Adjusted front heightMeasured without feet as I am changing the feet being used. Measured from the inside edge of top case to external case floor.
PCB SupportEach unit comes with the necessary C3 Unified daughterboard + 150mm medusa cable.
There are SMD LEDs on caps lock, and the 2 top left keys (acting as layer indicators)
Prototype imagesThis unit came with some particularly poor anodization - something I am working on to improve. Note - I take horrible photos
GMK Red Devils
Sides - i love corsa sides, but wanted something with a much "softer" aesthetic.
Back (yikes it was a sunny day)
External SS brushed. Is being updated to polished, but I like this. Will test regular sandblasting too!
Internal brass weight - can't take a photo right now, heres a screenshot from a previous build stream. Yeah, that's covering a large surface area.
The gap is present on the divider between the XT columns and main alpha/mod cluster, to affect sound as little as possible.
Note the USB port is also aligned along this divider.
SoundtestsI'll post some more when I sit down to record a few. Remember, soundtests are a meme
DCS WOB, Jwicks and Alu Plate in GummyGummy Mounted SP Stars, 1.2mm pcb + alu plate, GMK MetropolisPricing / Vendors / Unit allocation6xx GB will go live on Sunday October 2nd, 6pm UAE Time. FCFS. MOQ & capped @ 150 units.
Price: $420
Shipping: DHL Express with a fixed cost of $35 [read after this] for international sales. Fuel surcharges are currently higher and DHL have told us next month will be closer to 40. We will fix the price based on Septembers fuel surcharges..
Vendors: Sandkeys only. So the process can be sped up 🙂
Timeline: 4 months production timeline, lets say 6ish months including QC. ETA Q1-2 2023
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Base Kit includes----
Top WK, WKL - A6063
Bottom - A6063
Internal Brass Sheet
External brass weight
Alu plate - A5052. Colormatch with case unless stated otherwise
1.2mm PCB + JST + AI03 C3 DB
Orings - to confirm final size
Each unit ships with hard cases, and a plain cardboard box around it. Recycle that box, I'm not wasting your GB money on fancy packaging.
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Optional Extras----
1.6mm pcbs, 1.2mm PCB
Plates - A5052, black ABS MX, Alps Alu plates
Internal sheet addons - i will give you access to the file instead to cut / 3d print your own.
Midnight blue (aka very dark fkn blue), Bright Red, Silver (red plate), Purple, Green, Pink
Credits Maelk - the phenomenal PCB work. Highly recommend!
The MENA community - always have my back
Boyos - you know who you are, thank you for the constant encouragement
Discord
Don't let memes be dreams
