ZIGGURAT — Plateless, leaf-spring, PCB-mount 65% XT

After 1.5 years of development, we are proud to present our new project: Ziggurat (XT 65% keyboard)



Ziggurat 65XT is influenced by ancient temples in Mesopotamia. Nowadays, Ziggurats can be seen as ancient temples, modern architectural works, and have even inspired futuristic designs, such as Blade Runner. The Ziggurat symbolizes opulence, power, and shared common vision to unite us all.


The idea was to create a keyboard that prioritizes a bouncy typing experience, clean acoustics, and a design language that would look great, even back in 3000 BC.


IC FORM
CONTENTS

-DETAILS
-DESIGN
-DESIGN PROGRESSION
-RENDERS
-PHOTOS
-SOUND TESTS
-IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-SALE INFORMATION
-CONTACT
-SPECIAL THANKS



SPECIFICATIONS



Keyboard Dimensions: 363x125x31
Anodized or coated aluminum top case
Clear coated brass bottom case
Mounting style: Plateless, PCB-mounted, leaf-spring gasket
Typing angle: 6.5 degrees
Front height: 18 mm
Weight: 3 kg built
Colors include anodized Black, Silver, and Red
M3x10 front screws, M3x20 back screws


Standard, easily replaceable 5/16'' rubber bump-ons
PCB designed by drewskeys, to be in-stock at ELOQUENT CLICKS
1.2 or 1.6 PCBs will be offered on the base kit, with their respective gasket thicknesses included with each PCB. As well as daughterboard and JST cable. Each PCB thickness has a different gasket to make sure compression is maintained.


DESIGN

“To protrude, To build High”



Ziggurats often apply simple bases and symmetrical lines that mirror mathematics. We aimed to take inspiration in this design language, while also adding a few things of our own.

The stepped pattern on the bottom piece represents the iconic “stairway to heaven” that connects earthlings to the Gods, and the Ziggurat, its medium.

DESIGN PROGRESSION

These first two renders show the design progression from the first prototype (right) to the latest and completed on the left.




RENDERS
these are the v2 renders, new ones with the steps are coming




PROTOTYPE PHOTOS
these are the v2 photos, new ones with the steps are coming






SOUND TESTS AND OTHER MEDIA RELEASES


Alexotos will be streaming and building our keyboard live! on Sunday 1pm (TORONTO, CA) ( in GMT+1 EU TIME)

URYFTW will be building our keyboard [Dates TBA]

NATE GENTILE will be trying out the Ziggurat (Spanish only!) dates [TBA]

KEYBROSKEYBOARDS will be taking a look at the Ziggurat on Twitch on [TBA]

DBOKEY (EN/KR) will showcase our keyboard (still working out logistics!)


WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE BOX?

Each kit will come with the following components:

1 x Anodized or coated Aluminum top case (Ziggurat v3, which can be seen on leftmost render in design progression)
1 x Clear-coated brass bottom case
1 x PCB, daughterboard, and JST (1.2mm or 1.6mm )
5x M3x10 screws
5x M3x20 screws
4 rubber bumpons
required gaskets + 2 spares

1 x Carrying case
1 x Microfiber cloth
1 x Ziggurat sticker


*Anodized color options for the top piece will be: Black, Red, and Silver. Extra tops will be available for purchase

A Premium, powder-coated option, “Limestones of Ur” coated by ELOQUENT COATS. Due to logistic challenges, this color will only be offered at ELOQUENT CLICKS


To ensure proper clearance and compression, two different gasket thicknesses are needed depending on the PCB thickness. Top case gaskets are always the same while bottom gaskets will depend on what PCB you build with. Each PCB will come with appropriately sized gaskets. Top gaskets will go on the case, bottom gaskets will go on the PCB.



SALE INFO

Sale method: group buy, format TBD
Dates: TBD (around Q3- Early Q4 2022)
Target price:400-450 usd
Vendors: ELOQUENT CLICKS for EU, rest TBD


CONTACT

For the latest updates:

Join us on Discord! (ELOQUENT CLICKS) https://discord.gg/fVmskWzvkS

Follow Laminar on discord! (Keyboard Designer) https://discord.gg/4EKx78UJxx


PROGRESS LOGS

Finish a proof of concept
Obtain initial renders
Obtain our first prototype
Complete QC of first proto
Improve acoustics and finishing outer styles
second prototype received
Decide 3 standard colors
Select Premium Color
Complete QC of second proto
Finalize packaging Styles (Carrying Case)
Finalize Sticker Art
Complete a private test GB
Finish vendor logistics planning
Announce Stream Dates
Announce GB Dates



SPECIAL THANKS!

…And that was it! Thank you guys for taking your time to take a look at our IC. It’s been a lot of challenging and nerve-wracking work to bring our idea to the public for the first time. Appreciate any feedback you may have. Also, special thanks to:

Thank you to Laminar to spend countless on hours on creating and polishing the design
Thank you to Fran
Thank you to all closed GB testers.
Thank you, URYFTW, ALEXOTOS, KEYBROS, NATE GENTILE for your help testing our keyboard
Thank you to the UIUC media commons office for helping with the sound tests.

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