Hi everyone, this is Kent from Toro Studio. Today, I would love to show you our latest project, the Snake60 Fossil Edition.
It is a collaboration effort between
Toro Studio and un*defined Studio.
About Snake60 - Fossil edition
Introducing Fossil.
Inspired by a snake trapped in amber, Fossil feels discovered, not made. Snake is reimagined as a skeleton trapped in a brown patina brass weight, giving the feeling of earth and soil. The skeleton is encased in amber PEI (Ultem), preserved like a fossil.
Why did we make Fossil? Because of you, Snake's story was never ours alone. Fossil is a thank you to the many friends, family, and members of this community who have embraced and shaped Snake. Write the next chapter with us. Fossil is a story written together.
SpecificationsCase: Uni-body PEI (Ultem) Case
Weight: Brown Patina Brass weight
Mount: O-ring, PCBsnap by NuxrosKB
Typing angle: 6 degrees
Front height: 19.35mm
Size: 302.75mm x 117.4mm
Weight: ~1.3kg unbuilt, ~1.5kg built
Layout: WK/WKL/HHKB
PCB: Hotswap (might support Solder if there is interest)/1.6mm Blackcore/ VIA & QMK supported (VIA merging is in the process)
Plate: Aluminium (by default). PEI (Ultem)/CF/PP/POM/FR4/PC are available as an extra add-on
Designed by Toro Studio in collaboration with un*defined Studio
Manufactured by Kezewa
Package content Unibody PEI (Ultem) Case
Brass weight
Aluminum plate
Hotswap PCB (Pending support for Solder depends on IC feedback)
Daughterboard and Cable
O-ring
Carrying case
Protective cloth bag
1 set of stabilisers
1 set of PCBsnap
Other accessories (Feets, screws, etc.)
Estimate price Limited to 111 units at USD $500. The project will be run as a GB, so people can choose the layout and extra add-ons based on their preference.
Full Pricing (in USD):
Kit: $500
Hotswap PCB: $45
Solder PCB: $45
PC/PP/POM Plate: $30
FR4 Plate: $35
CF/PEI Plate: $40
Alu Plate: $20
Price is exclusive of Shipping + Regional taxes and fees that might be applicableQuantityLimited to 111 units.
60% unit allocation is reserved (hard cap) for Friends and Family.
40% allocation is reserved (might be more depends on how many units are allocated to friends and family) for the Public.
11 units will be ordered as extra in case we need something to cover for lost or damage during transit (If everything goes smoothly, these units will be released to the public at the same GB price with no extra cost on top)
Extra Plate OptionsPEI (Ultem)/CF/PP/POM/PC/FR4/Aluminium
How to buy?WORLDWIDE: TORO Studio
Due to the nature of the project. Toro Studio will be the sole platform to handle this project. This is to ensure a smooth logistics and QC.
RenderDisclaimer: Renders are used for visualisation purposes only. It is not 100% accurate in representing the final product. We will upload more photos when the prototypes arrive.
Photos
More videos on the progress are uploaded in
Discord. Please check it out there
More photos will be updated when the prototypes arriveSound Test: PEI Plate - MX Nixies (L +F)Showcase video
More sound tests will be uploaded as reels on our Instagram. Please follow our instagram for all the sound tests.To-do-list- Testing prototypes and adjusting the design if needed.
- Making a proper sound test.
- Taking photos to present the product better.
- More sound tests and photos
CreditThanks to all family and friends for their support. This project is ultimately made for them.
Thanks @gvb. for all the help with BTS work and writing this IC.
Thanks @nuxroskb, for sharing the idea of making a fossil keyboard, which then led us to this project
Thanks for reading the whole IC. We really appreciate your time. Please help fill out the IC form. In the meantime, you can join our Discord to discuss further on this project.
