VIENDI 8L - Elegant. Southpaw 60. Knob | GB lives until Nov 14 2021

Groupbuy lives now until the end of [14 November 2021]
Groupbuy thread:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115158.0

Hi mechanical keyboard enthusiasts,
Welcome to the first Interest check for VIENDI 8L – a custom mechanical keyboard kit.

Firstly, please take a look at this video, remember to turn on audio and fullscreen ;-)

I am working in the architectural field, using numpad a lot, but can not use it and my mouse at the same time with my right hand. This is the reason for the left numpad.
I am obsessed with minimalism and elegant yet practical. That is the reason for the layout, as less as possible without compromising with practical usage.
This is my first keyboard project, so the goal is to fulfill my passion, gaining trust of the community, not profit at all. That is why I offer an affordable price, yet it has to have something nice to worth what you pay for. Nice things are the showing-off brass plate, rotary encoder and sleek design.
*** Every design lines put in has been carefully considered in terms of aesthetic, functions, comfortable usage.

⚫ MAIN SPECIFICATIONS:
- Case size: W390mm x H116mm, front height: 20mm, made of CNC 6061 aluminium. 6* tilt angle.
- Sandwich mount.
- Exposed brass plate with surface treated to prevent tarnishing and oxidizing.
- PCB and Rotary Encoder can be fully programable by QMK via VIA Configurator.
- USB Type C port.
- 2 Colors: Dark gray (named Shadow), Silver (named Mist) and limited color options.
- Kit includes: Case, plate, PCB, screws, silicon bumpons. Under considering: includes the rotary encoder (EC11) and sound dampener foam.

⚫ Construction diagram:


⚫ Full features:


⚫ Layout supported:


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⚫ Detail renderings:

⚫ Mixes with keycaps:

Credits: GMK Nines by Emir, GMK Phantom by briano1905, Gmk Samurai by RedSuns, GMK Wild by T.D Lemon 1900, GMK Oblivion by Oblotzky, JTK Suited Assassin by JTKeycaps.


Credits: GMK Modern Dolch Light by janglad, GMK Sandstorm by Zambumon, GMK Sixes by Xynerorias, GMK Olivia by olivia.


Full renderings album

Please help me conclude some consideration to finalize the design and sign up the mailing list in this IC FORM
For now, I will try to answer anything posted here or this DISCORD SERVER or this REDDIT POST.

⚫ STATUS:
- Dealt with PCB designer, he has a lot of experiences on designing and mass pcb production.
- Dealt with CNC factory, anodizing factory.
- I will make the first prototype right after you guys help me conclude some big considerations on the IC Form. Refined and finalized all design details.
- Received v01 prototype. Please check photos below.
- Ordered prototype v02.
- PCB designing nearly finished.

⚫ PROTOTYPE V01: *Note: this is only raw CNC machined, not yet anodized.









⚫ SCHEDULE:

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⚫ PRICE ESTIMATES:
Price range: 200$ - 300$ 388 usd excludes VAT and shipping fee.

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⚫ THANK YOU AND CREDITS:

If you want to support this project, please consider putting this in your signature. Thank you!
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From Saigon, Viet Nam, with love.
Sincerely,
Nguyen Truong Ngan - NTN.