XOX70 FRL TKL - Gasket mounted,longer, better looking 70%

Introduction

Hello Geekhack friends, after a year in development please allow me to introduce XOX70 an FRL TKL or in my own words the better-looking 70%

XOX or Hugs and Kisses is a personal project I started designing back in May 2021, during the strictest lockdown in Melbourne Australia where I rarely get the chance to meet my friends and family and the easiest way to communicate is via typing. After using many keyboards and running a few proxy group buys I’ve set out to design a board that meets my own expectations.


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Spec Summary






IC case colour - will trim down to 4 after IC resultsFrom top left to bottom right
PCB Layout

Daughterboard - Aio3 Unified Daughterboard footprint with JST connector

The main PCB Solder version supports multi layouts, Hot-Swap is fixed ANSI with 7u spacebar
ExplodedRender Gallery - Full Render Album click HERE

Final Prototype Photo - Full Album click HERE


XOX v1 & v2 Renders by YorkChan - Full Render Album click HERE

XOX previous Prototypes - Full Album Click HERE


Special Thanks
My Family and Friends who aren't in the keeb world but are still hyped about what I'm doing
Eureka Foundry - For providing valuable feedback and shipped out these amazing final prototypes
JPermz - Co-Founder of Peac Design, legendary mate, excited about this project since day 1. You can't get PLX anymore but can get some sick merch @ https://peac.design/
Jess - Thank you for the kick-in-the-butt confidence boost, not just once
Content creators - Thank you for taking your time to preview and sharing your experience with everyone



XOX70 FAQ

Q: WKL, ISO Support, Half plate please?
A: Plz just scroll up, all of them are listed in the description, specs, renders and IRL photos

Q: Do I have to use included foam?
A: No. Including foam cause…we all have personal PREFERENCE and making logistic easier for the vendors

Q: Could you please allow plate choice and PCB choice for the standard kit?
A: PCB yes, plate no. This is to reduce possible shipping and packing errors and make logistics slightly simpler. For the number pros, there are 144 different combinations if we allow mix match all the available options, not including any extras

Q: Will the plate and PCB design file be released to the public?
A: Plate file yes, PCB design file no. I do plan to have a rolling release for in-stock PCBs depending on the demand, regional vendors will have access to those if they want to stock them on a regular basis

Q: Can I have super slick/cute none typing-related features such as screen, knob, touchpad, fingerprint scanner, incense holder etc etc?
A: Maybe in the future, right now XOX70 is a good keyboard and needs to do keyboard things

Q: Why the badge?
A: Design to look like a computer screen, it shows the abundant relationship between input and display device, it also adds a small bit of flare so it doesn’t look like your office 3000

Q: HHKB layout perhaps?
A: BIG maybe, could be interesting but not for this run. If you are a PCB designer and have experience in designing PCB for electrostatic capacitive switches, please, get in touch