u/H3lli0n21

[IC] HLB PoorKoi v2 - new IC - new manu

[IC] HLB PoorKoi v2 - new IC - new manu

Hello everyone !

I'm the designer of HLB keyboards and we would like to share the new IC of the PoorKoi v2 keyboard. Since DDS is closing the keyboard factory we had to find a new manu with new prices and new required moq.

Some quick specs:
60% Poron gasket mount

7° typing angle

WK/WKL/HHKB

Polycarbonate bottom with central aluminium part

Brass plate

Geon feet D7

1.6mm HS/Solder PCB (RGB underglow /Capslock / layers indicator) QMK/VIAL

Unified DB C5

Geon Venom HE compatible with standard plate

EC60x EC compatible (Bakeneko JST position) with dedicated plates

Prototypes:
If you haven't heard of this project here are some pictures made recently with our prototypes
by Mugencillo

https://preview.redd.it/dbye7rzczv5h1.jpg?width=1739&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ed7719622b13aac665c40e130e23cf6512f2229a

https://preview.redd.it/ph342seezv5h1.jpg?width=1155&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ab28a24c6248b7ee3a6afb6d3cfac431ff4d6924

You can find more informations about this project and pictures on this Notion link: HLB Notion webpage
We opened the new Google Form IC here : HLB PoorKoi v2 IC 2.0

Note: If you live in a country where Google is not allowed you can find a Notion form here : Notion form (backup)

We hope you like our 60% keyboard and you can find us on discord here : HLB discord

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u/H3lli0n21 — 2 days ago