Tau.4
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An affordable 40% Ortholinear keyboard, packed with premium features
My Website for more info: http://gaskell.tech/tau/four.htmlIC Form: https://forms.gle/xTepeLgDxGZ7GFUW7SpecsBottom Plate: FR4
Mounting Plate: FR4
Layout: Planck-style 40% ortholinear, with multiple spacebar options
Features- 7° Typing angle
- OLED Display
- Rotary Encoder Support
- Optional Hotswap sockets
- RGB Underglow
- USB Type C
- Multiple Layout Options
Layout Options
Both the soldered and hotswap versions will support all layouts.
Kits and Pricing- PCB Only - £30
If you plan to make your own case and plate, this is the option for you. Includes just the PCB with your upgrade options. - Basic Kit - £50
The kit most people will need. Includes a PCB, FR4 Plate, FR4 Bottom Plate and the mounting hardware needed to assemble the keyboard. Just add switches and keycaps and you're good to go. - PCB Upgrade Options
Optional upgrades for your PCB. Any upgrades purchased will come preinstalled on your PCB, and won't require any extra soldering.
- Hotswap Sockets - £10
Kailh Hotswap sockets will be installed on the PCB, which allow you to change switches with soldering or desoldering. - RGB Underglow - £5
Adds 10 addressable RGB LEDs to the underside of the PCB for underglow effects. - Included Rotary Encoder and Knob - £8
PCB includes a rotary encoder soldered in place of the top leftmost key on the PCB. Also includes an aluminium knob.
ColoursCurrently only white is planned for the first GB, if there is a second round more options may be available.
Group Buy InfoGroup Buy expected to run around the end of February.
Everything will ship from the UK, and I should be able to ship globally however shipping cost may be high depending on your location.
MOQ for the PCBs is 5, no MOQ for everything else.
25 PCBs will be available across both kits, more on subsequent group buys if any go ahead.
If you have any questions, reply to this post, or feel free to email me at [email protected]To register your interest, and sign up to be emailed when the group buy goes live, please use the form at the top of this post.
