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VØID • 65% Layout Top Mount + O-Ring Keyboard (GB in Q3 2024 )

by Anorexus

$280.00

Group Buy: Sep 9, 2023 — Sep 30, 2024

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Description

VØID
65% Top Mount + O-Ring Keyboard

0. Status
Group buy starts on 9th Sep to 30th Sep 2024
Based on the feedback we've received from the community, we know how important the use of metal inserts is. After giving it some thought, we’ve decided to include metal inserts for the polycarbonate version to improve the durability and lifespan of the screw threads—especially since custom keyboards tend to be built and rebuilt often.

GB thread

1. Intro
Hello everyone! Allow me to introduce Void, a 65% layout mechanical keyboard kit with a dual mounting system, top mount and o-ring mount.
Void provides an adjustable typing experience that allows users to customize the stiffness and sound characteristics. Users can choose between a top mount for a stiffer typing experience and sound, or an o-ring mount for a softer typing experience and isolated sound.

2. Index

0. STATUS
1. INTRO
2. INDEX
3. DESIGN
4. SPECIFICATIONS
5. CONSTRUCTIONS
6. DIMENSIONS
7. MOUNTING SYSTEM
8. COLOR OPTIONS
9. LAYOUT
10. PRICING
11. VENDOR
12. MEDIA & TYPING TEST
13. DESIGN CHANGELOG
14. KEEP IN LOOP

3. Design
With a design language similar to my past work on the stacked acrylic keyboard Vertizon, Vøid offers an aggressive look while still maintaining a clean design.

Render Images

Photo

Prototype photos
Prototype #4 Polycarbonate
Prototype #4 Red and Blue
Prototype #3
Prototype #2
Prototype #1

4. Specifications
- Layout: 65%
- Mounting system: Top mount and gummy o-ring mount
- Typing Angle: 7.5°
- Effective keyboard height: 23.35mm
- Plate: 1.5mm Aluminium, Polycarbonate, POM, Carbon Fiber, FR4 (1.6mm)
- PCB: In-house design PCB void65 1.6mm thickness solder or hot-swap - configurable with QMK/VIA
- Weight before assembly: ± 1019g aluminum kit, 1639g copper kit
- Weight after assembly: ± 1355g aluminum kit, 1962g copper kit

Parts included with the kit:
- Keyboard case: (Top case, Bottom case, Rear bumper, Bottom plate)
- Plate (Aluminium, Polycarbonate, POM, Carbon Fiber, FR4)
- 1.6mm Hotswap/Solder PCB; layout information will be shared later
- Daughterboard JST Cable
- 1x O-ring (50a) 1x O-ring (30a)
- 4x Custom-designed rubber feet
- Hand-carry keyboard bag
- Other accessories

5. Constructions

Vøid consist 4 major parts:
1. Top case with aluminum 6063
2. Bottom case with aluminum 6063
3. Rear bumper with aluminum 6063 or Stainless steel
4. Chassis/bottom cover with aluminum 6063 or Copper

In the 4th iteration, we optimized the height of the overall board to find the ideal typing height, as we believe typing height would be a crucial factor in achieving comfortable typing. We reduced the EKH height from 25.49mm in the previous iteration to 23.35mm, which is a decrease of approximately 2.14mm.

We also added some gutter to optimize the travel distance for SMT components from the PCB, such as diodes, micro controller, and hotswap sockets, while keeping the overall board volume.

6. Dimensions

7. Mounting System

Top mount
With 7 mounting point

O-ring
Friction fits o-ring mount with inner wall for isolated sound

8. Color Options

9. Layout

Solder layout provides more flexibility, including stepped Caps Lock, ISO, split Backspace, 7u + 6.25u spacebar, and the "cursed" layout. The cursed layout allows users who don't like arrow keys to experience the Void.

While hotswap will offer less flexibility compared to the solder version, it still supports stepped caps lock and split backspace compatibility.

10. Pricing
Aluminum kit:
starts from $280
Case: Aluminum 6063
Back weight: Aluminum 6063
Bottom weight: Aluminum 6063

Stainless steel + copper kit
starts from $385
Case: Aluminum 6063
Back weight: Mirror polish stainless steel
Bottom weight: Sandblasted copper

Price Simulation

11. Vendor

USA and Rest of the world: Click Clack

United Kingdom: Prototypist

Europe: Delta Key

Indonesia: Kukey Studio

Singapore: Ktechs

Thailand: Aiglatson Studio

Vietnam: Uniqmeck Store

Australia & Oceania: All Caps

Canada: Ashkeebs

China: NEXT

12. Media and Typing Test

Build stream and video update

Markerchun

TofuTypes

Harakeebs

Build stream by TheCaptainSterling @captain.sterling

Build stream by StaceySmash @stclu

fl__twhite build stream

edwardtanujayaa build and typing test

Anorexus typing test

13. Design changelog

Prototype#4
1. Redesign bottom case for lower typing height
2. Add gutter for better clearance and travel distance for smt component on the PCB

Prototype #3
1. Add inner wall for friction fit o-ring
2. Try other material than aluminium, such as copper, stainless steel, and carbon fiber

Prototype #2
1. Remove gasket leaf mount options
2. Redesign exterior design due to leaf mount removal, side bezel is thinner
3. Custom molded rubber feet
4. Changed case screw size from M2.5 to M3
5. Move jst cable gutter to back side of the case for better cable management

Prototype #1
1. Initially, Void is designed to support multiple mounting such as gasket leaf mount that supports poron, silicone socks, and silicone gasket.

14. Keep in loop

Any feedback and question are welcomed!

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