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Space80 - Apollo[Updated]

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Our Space80-APOLLO Logo

Introduction

Hello keyboard friends, it has been several busy months producing and shipping Space65 CyberVoyager as well as producing Think6.5v2. Now that the shipping for Space65 CyberVoyager is completed (some Schrodinger orders still with DHL queue, please email me if you don't receive within 2 weeks), and the Think6.5 V2 production is progressing along very well (still projecting shipping around CNY 2021), it is time for me to start the Interest Check for the second keyboard of the Gray Studio Space series keyboard: Space80:APOLLO, the first 80% TKL layout customized keyboard from Gray Studio.

The inspiration for the Space series come from the mankind’s audacious exploration of the outer world, which has significantly influenced me since childhood. Interestingly, Space65 was actually the latest design I had but was first to hold a group buy, and Space80 was designed earlier than Space65, and now it is finally time to bring it to you. And I think it is a good idea to take the time to finetune the design and bring the best to you.

Space80 project started in 2018 and went through many iterations, Space65 and Space80 share similar the design language – a relatively thicker top piece and thinner side profile. The Space80 design looks a bit different, to create more dynamics. And the top piece features cuts like orbits, and I added a badge to the top of the arrow keys. It serves as a RGB light strip, and it can also become a Capslock indicator. The middle layer again features some cool light effects, following the Space series theme.

Further, given we have successfully implemented a top notch typing feel gasket design for Think6.5 V2, we decided to include a gasket design on the Space80 as well. We will be sending prototypes to streamers for live stream builds and typing tests. And similar to Think6.5V2, the plate for the Space80 will be using FR4 and PC .

Below are some design images. The board has went through several iterations of prototypes and will be sent to streamers soon.

I am sure at this point there is still some room for improvement. Please kindly let me know your thought if you will be interested in this, and your suggestions for the GB and the design. Thank you. If you would like to chat in Discord, here is the link: https://discord.gg/WhCcbyzn9z

Parameter

Typing Angle: 5.5°

Mounting System：Gakset

Materials: aluminium(Anodic oxidation & electrophoresis) / brass(PVD) / PC(Sand blasting).

Two kinds of material plate: 1x Dual-color FR4 plate / 1x PC plate.

Two kinds of material vibration reduction pad: 1x silicone pad / 1x Poron pad.

PCB: Only SolderAvailable / Type-C / out of box VIA support / QMK compatible / ESD protection.

Layout:TKL / WKL