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I'm considering to build another 60% custom keyboard with the following layout. But the minimal batch size for the manufacturer is 10. So i'm considering to run a group buy.



Details :
— ordered from http://ortholinearkeyboards.com,
— 1.5mm stainless steel,
— 7U space bar,
— 1.25U modifiers,
— Cherry MX switches,
— Costar and Cherry stabilizers,
— 15$ each plate,
— compatible with 17$ Atomic case see here.

The minimum batch size is 10.

Are you willing to order one ?

So would they ship from you or otholinear?

Stabilized wrote: ↑So would they ship from you or otholinear?

I don't know yet.
Maybe from me(France) for EU and from ortholinear for the rest of the world.

mr_peck wrote: ↑I'm considering to build another 60% custom keyboard with the following layout. But the minimal batch size for the manufacturer is 10. So i'm considering to run a group buy.

Why not another modifier in each of the lower corners? You don't have to fill them with switches, but it would make it a bit more versatile for everyone else.

That would be ugly to have an empty hole.

ramnes wrote: ↑That would be ugly to have an empty hole.

Oh, you actually expect to see the plate when you're done? I would have expected any such extra holes would be covered by the case.

Why not an option for HHKB-style split backspace and shift right fn? That wouldn't result in ugly holes and would probably entice many more users.

Also, another thought: it seems weird to mix a 7U spacebar and 1.25 mods. 7U spacebars mostly come from older keycaps sets with 1.5U mods, where 1.25U mods usually come in newer sets with 6.25U spacebars. Why go for both?

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ramnes wrote: ↑That would be ugly to have an empty hole.

Oh, you actually expect to see the plate when you're done? I would have expected any such extra holes would be covered by the case.

The 17$ case don't cover the plate.

scottc wrote: ↑Why not an option for HHKB-style split backspace and shift right fn? That wouldn't result in ugly holes and would probably entice many more users.

Also, another thought: it seems weird to mix a 7U spacebar and 1.25 mods. 7U spacebars mostly come from older keycaps sets with 1.5U mods, where 1.25U mods usually come in newer sets with 6.25U spacebars. Why go for both?

Major keycaps kit are sold cheaper in ANSI. We just need to buy an extra 7U space bar. I prefer the feeling of 1.25 modifiers.

Eh, fair enough. I can't say that I understand your motives but it is your project after all. I'm out, then. Best of luck.

scottc wrote: ↑Eh, fair enough. I can't say that I understand your motives but it is your project after all. I'm out, then. Best of luck.

You'll prefer 6.25U spacebar + 4x1.25U mods or 7U spacebar + 4x1.5U mod ?

Yeah, me too probably.

Although if someone did want to make a flexible cheap plate/case for making a hand soldered board, I would really be up for that

I'd be up for one.

mr_peck wrote: ↑

scottc wrote: ↑Eh, fair enough. I can't say that I understand your motives but it is your project after all. I'm out, then. Best of luck.

You'll prefer 6.25U spacebar + 4x1.25U mods or 7U spacebar + 4x1.5U mod ?

I would be in for one if 7U spacebar + 4x1.5U mod + ISO compatibility.

Just get any 60% plate, fill the extra switch holes with whatever and paint it.

Findecanor wrote: ↑Just get any 60% plate, fill the extra switch holes with whatever and paint it.

No. For handwiring it's better to have well fitted switch-holes ! Most of the 60% plates are designed to support multiple layouts and it's not adapted to handwired projects.

What would the price be? I might be interested

fatcupcakes wrote: ↑What would the price be? I might be interested

$15 plus shipping if we are 10+.

mr_peck wrote: ↑

Findecanor wrote: ↑Just get any 60% plate, fill the extra switch holes with whatever and paint it.

No. For handwiring it's better to have well fitted switch-holes ! Most of the 60% plates are designed to support multiple layouts and it's not adapted to handwired projects.

I meant the holes that are unused.

I'm cancelling this IC since i've not get enough people interessed.
I've ordered a standard sixty plate + acrylic case from Tex for my project.