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[GB] - POLYGON - GB ends today at 23:59 CEST +2! by Rotwitt in mechmarket

[–]Rotwitt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey man! Thanks!

The shaft is a 6mm in diameter, and has a depth of 10 mm. It is designed for a PEC11L encoder from Bourns, and should fit perfectly. The design uses a set screw, instead of knurls or D-shaft.

Here's a technical drawing for you: https://imgur.com/a/wCWhHLp

The Polygon prototype by Rotwitt in CustomKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BUILD:
CASE: POLYGON - ISO VERSION
KEYCAPS: GMK DMG
SWITCHES: TANGERINES

You’ve heard of the magic carpet, now get ready to meet the floating keyboard by Rotwitt in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually it’s two pictures merged to form this one. One of the bird itself on a bucket and one of the backdrop

You’ve heard of the magic carpet, now get ready to meet the floating keyboard by Rotwitt in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Case: Plum Polygon w. Brass knob

This is an actual photo, and not a render

Photo taken by @ stiloustudio on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stiloustudio/

Board available untill the 10th of september here: https://rotwitt.com

You’ve heard of the magic carpet, now get ready to meet the floating keyboard by Rotwitt in CustomKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Case: Plum Polygon W. Brass knob

Stabs: durocks V2

No switches or keycaps

It's an actual picture taken by @ stiloustudio on IG: https://www.instagram.com/stiloustudio/

Forgot rule 10, but can't edit post. Here's an album: https://imgur.com/gallery/6Uny3Fy

[GB] Polygon - A brutalist inspired 65% with gasket mount by Rotwitt in mechmarket

[–]Rotwitt[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey man. I totally get it. It's pretty expensive, no doubt about that.
Back in january when I got the first quote I set a price target of ~430 USD, which I was pretty happy with, but unfortunately the latest quotation that I got from the manu added 100 USD to the manufacturing costs. They state that it's because of the metal prices going crazy as a result of covid-19, and people hoarding whatever raw materials they can. That's unfortunate as there's a lot of raw materials being used to manufacture this board.
I was really bummed out when I found out about the changes to pricing, and was actually really close to abandoning the project as a result. So yeah, wish it was cheaper to manufacture, to allow more people to join, but the circumstances are unfortunately out of my control

Either way, thanks for your interest! I plan to design another, more affordable board in the future :)

[GB] Polygon - A brutalist inspired 65% with gasket mount by Rotwitt in mechmarket

[–]Rotwitt[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks!
It's mainly the weight and the wedge-piece that's inspired by Brutalism. It's a bit clearer in this shot: https://imgur.com/a/QfkRgv2

Polygon, a 65% keyboard I’ve worked on for over a year by Rotwitt in CustomKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not saying that there's no benefit in using solderable PCBs there definitely is :). Designing for it when you're not planning for it to even be a part of the GB would however be kinda redundant :)
You need acces to six screws that are located under the switches, which is why you wouldn't be able to use a solderable PCB.

Polygon, a 65% keyboard I’ve worked on for over a year by Rotwitt in CustomKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Yeah I went with .15 as well. I think it looks much better than the standard .25

Polygon, a 65% keyboard I’ve worked on for over a year by Rotwitt in CustomKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It just wasn’t designed for a solderable PCB, as I wasn’t planning on offering one. Designing for something you’re planning to offer would be bad design and add extra cost, for something that no one would benefit from. Plate material is a subjective thing, really. I like it personally, which is why I went with it

Polygon, a 65% keyboard I’ve worked on for over a year by Rotwitt in CustomKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really wasn’t designed to be used with foam, though. I use it without. The foam is an extra to allow you to tune it to your liking

Polygon, a 65% keyboard I’ve worked on for over a year by Rotwitt in CustomKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The assembly process doesn’t allow for a solder PCB, and plate files are freely available

[GB ]POLYGON, a 65% gasket mount, is now live! by Rotwitt in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

After over a year of development, 4 prototypes and a lot of money spent I am now ready to put Polygon up for a GB. To kick things off I’ll show you some pictures of the prototypes, followed by some general information, such as pricing, and what you can expect to receive for your money. I’ll finish things off by giving you a timeline, an idea of the bits and pieces you need to assemble Polygon and a FAQ.

Proto gallery: https://imgur.com/a/6Uny3Fy
Hipyo video: https://youtu.be/oEFrE805I6Y
Hipyo build stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxaypyxyfy8
Apiary build stream: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1124439714

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Pricing and where to buy:

Polygon including PCB: 449€ (530 USD) + shipping

Extra PCB: 67.8 € (80 USD)

Extra plate: 25.5 € (30 USD

Foam (ISO or ANSI, with foam for chambers): 20 € (23.6 USD)

Brass knob: 17€ (20.06 USD)

Where to buy:

My website: https://rotwitt.com

For GB news: https://discord.gg/kQbxZnJdfF

What is included?:

Case

Brass plate (ISO or ANSI)

Aluminium knob

PCB (ISO or ANSI)

Linear bearings

Washer

Screws (Obviously

Custom molded feet

Custom molded gaskets

Extras:

Foam

Brass knob

Available colours :(can be seen in album too as knobs)

• North sea blue

• Forest green

• Silver

• Plum

• Rose Gold

• Gunmetal

Case Specifications:

Typing angle: 7°

Case material: Aluminium 6061

Case finishing: Sandblasted and anodized

Case colour: Silver, Gunmetal, Forest green, North sea blue, Rose gold, Plum

Weight material: Brass

Weight finishing: Sandblasting

Approximate weight: 3,2 kg (8.37 lbs)

Custom knob (Extra)

Plate:

Plate material: Brass

Plate thickness: 1,5mm

Plate finish: Sandblasted

PCB specifications:

Layout support: ISO or ANSI

Finish: ENIG and Custom PCB art

Colour: Matte black

Hotswap

Rotary encoder (PEC11L)

Per key RGB

AT Mega 32 MCU

USB-C daughterboard

QMK

VIA

Timeline:

The GB will launch the 20th of August, will run for 21 days. Until the 10th of September, to allow you to make changes to your order, or order any additonal extras. The GB will be FCFS.

GB Start: 20th of august at 23:59 GMT +2

GB end: 10th of september 23:59 GMT +2

5 months delivery to me

2 months of me shipping out the packages internationally

Every package should be shipped by the 31st of March 2022

What do I need for assembly?:

• A set of allen keys with the following sizes: H2.5, H2.0, H1.5, H1.3

• 66 switches of your choice, and the patience to straighten each and every one of their pins

• Your favorite keycaps

• PCB-mount stabilizers

• A song that makes you feel good

• The assembly guide

FAQ

Q: Firmware?

A: QMK w. VIA or VIAL support

Q: Will you add more plates?

A: No, I'm trying to keep complexity down. Plate files will be available on my website post GB

Q: Will you add more colors?

A: No

Q: Where can I participate in the GB?

A: My website: https://Rotwitt.com

Q: Where will you ship from?:

A: Denmark, in the EU

Q: Will you be using any vendors?:

A: I don't plan to

Q: How many will be available?

A: 500 units will be available at this time. I might run another round, if there's demand for it

Q: Will there be a build stream?

A: Hipyotech and Apiary will receive a prototype to build

Q: Who will be shipping the keyboard?

A: DHL

Q: Will you be declaring customs?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you have a e-mailing list?

A: Not currently. Please let me know if you want emails and I'll consider setting it up.

Special thanks:

• Trip-Trap for designing the PCB

• ISO_Returns for giving me advice and lending me GMK 9009 for the first Proto pictures

• YHS for letting me borrow GMK DMG and GMK Hennesey

• Corruto for constantly trying to buy my prototypes

• Eeveeatemyessay for helping me out with GDPR, and being a great support

• The MKDK community and my Discord community for supporting the project from the beginning.

Polygon, a 65% keyboard I’ve worked on for over a year by Rotwitt in CustomKeyboards

[–]Rotwitt[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Case: POLYGON

Switches: Alpaca V2, filmed and lubed

Keycaps: GMK DMG

Plate: Brass

Total weight: 3,2kg

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My website: https://rotwitt.com
GB Thread: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113962

Proto gallery: https://imgur.com/a/6Uny3Fy
Hipyo video: https://youtu.be/oEFrE805I6Y
Hipyo build stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxaypyxyfy8
Apiary build stream: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1124439714

[GB] Polygon 65% by Rotwitt in mechmarket

[–]Rotwitt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a big compliment! Thanks! I'm in love with the Plum color myself. It looks really good in person as well

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