(Pre-Order) AM AFA R2 Keyboard Kit

<p> <strong>This is a Pre-Order, please read our guidance on Pre-Orders here:<span> </span><a href="https://prototypist.net/pages/faqs" data-mce-href="https://prototypist.net/pages/faqs">FAQ's</a></strong></p> <div> <p> </p> <p><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Expected Shipping time:<span data-mce-fragment="1"> Q4 2023</span></strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><b>Next-gen AFA is here</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When we released AM AFA on October 24, 2022, many of our fans immediately fell in love its unique shape and the innovative adjustable leaf spring mount. </span></p> <p>Now, AFA R2 is ready to land on your desktop with new colours and numerous optimizations.<br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ergonomic floating design, inspired by VF-19</span></p> <p>Lightness, flexibility and the cool looking forward-swept wings make the VF-19 an impressive piece of kit.<br></p> <p>The ergonomic design of AM AFA is inspired by the VF-19 variable fighter from Macross.<br></p> <p>Today, we're adding 5 all-new colours to AM AFA, each inspired by anime, games and superhero culture.<br></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Magic Forest</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inspired by Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom</span></p> </div> <div></div> <div> <h2> <em data-mce-fragment="1"><span data-mce-fragment="1"><b><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0252/3958/4834/files/GZY00044_480x480.jpg?v=1693308554"></b></span></em><br> </h2> <p><br></p> <p><b>VF-19 ADV V2</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inspired by the VF-19 Advance variable fighter from Macross, with fine-tuned colours from AM AFA R1</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0252/3958/4834/files/GZY01140_480x480.jpg?v=1693308057"></span></p> <p><b>Pink Slayer</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inspired by Nezuko Kamado from manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0252/3958/4834/files/GZY00541_480x480.jpg?v=1693308215"></span></p> <p><b>Cyber Cop</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inspired by RoboCop</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0252/3958/4834/files/GZY00383_480x480.jpg?v=1693308366"></span></p> <p><b>Unit-01</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Inspired by fictional biomechanical humanoid mecha</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0252/3958/4834/files/GZY01538_480x480.jpg?v=1693308462"></span></p> <p><b>Scratch-resistant glass center cover</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To improve the scratch resistance of the original acrylic center cover of AFA R1, we upgraded AFA R2's center cover to real glass. With its increased resistance against wear and scratches, you can keep the porthole of your beloved fighter perfectly transparent at all times.</span></p> <p>(AFA R2's glass center cover is compatible with AFA R1)<br></p> <p> </p> <p><b>3+2 axis CNC</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ergonomic floating design</span></p> <p>It takes 10 hours of high-precision 3+2 axis CNC processing and manual polishing to recreate the ergonomic and floating feeling of a VF-19 fighter.<br></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Three-Stage Adjustable Leaf-Spring Mount </b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Personalize your typing feel</span></p> <p>When it comes to typing feel, everyone has their own preferences.<br></p> <p>We let ourselves be inspired by adjustable coilover suspension from the automotive industry and first implemented our leaf spring mount on AM AFA. With our leaf spring mount, you can adjust both the strength and the range of the rebound.<br></p> <p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0252/3958/4834/files/3-StageAdjustableLeafSpringMount_480x480.png?v=1693308783" alt=""></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Improved structure for faster disassembly</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Although we went through great lengths to create our leaf spring mount for AFA R1, not that many users have tried adjusting it due to AFA R1's complicated disassembly and re-assembly process.</span></p> <p>Therefore, we have optimized the internal structure of AFA R2. It is no longer necessary to disassemble the entire key housing to adjust the leaf springs. All you need is to unscrew four screws on the left and right key housings and take out the PCB assembly (AFA R1 requires 24 screws).<br></p> <p>We also removed the panel gaps on the key housing for a more uniform look.<br></p> <p>One type of screw for the whole keyboard. You can completely disasssemble AFA R2 with the provided single screwdriver.<br></p> <p>Adjusting AFA's typing feel just became easier.<br></p> <p> </p> <p><b>18 typing combos</b></p> <p><b>Rebound range: 3 gears to choose from</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">By changing the position of the rubber stopper, you modify the length of the leaf spring. This changes the amount of rebound you get.</span></p> <p>Gear 1: soft             Gear 2: balanced            Gear 3: hard<br></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Rebound strength: 2 materials to choose from</b><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We provide two types of leaf spring materials, each with their own rebound strength.</span></p> <p>Stainless steel leaf spring: stronger rebound, harder typing feel<br></p> <p>Beryllium copper leaf spring: softer rebound, softer typing feel<br></p> <p>Of course, more conventional adjustment solutions, such as a set of bottom pads and two sets of adjustment pads, are also included.<br></p> <p>Numerous typing combos to choose from. Check out the typing test video and find the best combo for yourself.<br></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Modular design</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Next level typing feel and sound</span></p> <p>AM AFA adopts a modular design. All modules (key housing / battery / mainboard / wireless charging) are installed independently into the frame.<br></p> <p>The spacing between the left and right key housing of AM AFA is nearly 13 times larger than the 5mm spacing of the original Alice arrangement. With its ultra-large 64.5mm spacing, there's a significant opening angle between the elbow and the shoulder and thus excessive inward clamping of the elbow is minimized, and therefore the burden on the shoulders is reduced.<br></p> <p>We designed AFA R2 with a separate PCBs for the left side and the right side, which reduces the load of the PCB and plate on the mount by half, providing a more consistent feel. We even went one step further by removing the mainboard, battery, wireless charging coil and other hardware from the key housing. You no longer need to deliberately try to fill up the interior of the keyboard with various materials, because the independent key housings minimize the interior space to the maximum extent. And subsequently, this brings a significant improvement in reducing hollow typing sound.<br></p> <p>As for the PCB assembly, we made sure we didn't miss out on anything that could potentially improve AFA's typing feel and sound.<br></p> <p>1.2mm 4-layer hotswap PCB with cutouts and in-switch LEDs<br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent typing feel and RGB</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pre-applied PCB foam</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With precise cut-outs</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">PORON foam</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minimizes hollow sound and vibrations</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ixpe 8 switch pads with smaller cut-outs</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">More focused typing sound</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Default POM plate</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Even more flex</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(optional FR4 plate available)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Custom three-layer adjustment pads</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Find your perfect typing combo</span></p> <p> </p> <p><b>DIY RGB lighting</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to the default built-in lighting effects, you can create your own unique and exclusive RGB effects. AM AFA supports custom in-switch and center LED lighting that you can edit according to your own preferences.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></p> <p><b>Dual-mode Bluetooth/wired connectivity</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Often used in the mobile phone industry, AFA has laser-engraved antenna placed directly under the glass center cover for minimal interference. This to ensure a fast and stable wireless connection experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br></span></p> <p><b>Free Hover wrist rest included</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Due to AFA's unique shape, it's relatively high on the front. Therefore, AFA R2 comes with a pair of Hover memory foam magnetic levitation wrist rests, just like AFA R1. These perfectly match the front height of AFA and allow you to move your wrists flexibly.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><b data-mce-fragment="1">Specifications:</b><br></p> <ul> <li> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Layout - </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">65%, hotswap</span> </li> <li> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Mount - </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Angry Miao Three-Stage Adjustable Leaf Spring Mount</span> </li> <li> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Typing angle - </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">6.5° keyboard inclination, 5° tenting</span> </li> <li> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Weight - </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Base Kit 2.0Kg</span> </li> <li> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Material - </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">6063 aluminium body with stainless steel front panel</span> </li> <li> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Dimensions - </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">445.7 x 156.5 x 56.5 mm (front height 22.5-36 mm)</span> </li> <li> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Finish - A</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">nodising, electrophoresis, baked paint</span> </li> <li> <span style="font-weight: 400;">PCB - </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">1.2mm 4-layer hotswap PCB with cutouts, PCB lighting and in-switch LEDs configurable via Angry Miao DIY site</span> </li> <li> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Connectivity - </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">wired (USB Type-C), Bluetooth 5.1</span> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Included in the kit:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Keyboard body (aluminum)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">POM plate *2</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">PCB *3 (hotswap PCB *2 and USB PCB)</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Leaf spring accessory kit</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Screwdriver accessory kit</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Carrying box</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Storage bag</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Regional Vendors:</span></strong></p> <ul class="bbc_list"> <li> <strong>Europe:</strong><span> </span><a class="bbc_link" href="https://mykeyboard.eu/" target="_blank">Mykeyboard</a> </li> <li> <strong>United Kingdom:</strong><span> </span><a class="bbc_link" href="https://prototypist.net/" target="_blank">Prototypist</a> </li> <li> <strong>Oceania:</strong><span> </span><a class="bbc_link" href="https://customkbd.com/" target="_blank">Custom KBD</a> </li> <li> <strong>Singapore:</strong><span> </span><a class="bbc_link" href="https://ilumkb.com/" target="_blank">iLumkb</a> </li> <li> <strong>South Korea:</strong><span> </span><a class="bbc_link" href="https://www.swagkey.kr/" target="_blank">Swagkeys</a> </li> <li> <strong>Japan:</strong><span> </span><a class="bbc_link" href="https://shop.yushakobo.jp/" target="_blank">Yushakobo</a> </li> <li> <strong>Vietnam:</strong><span> </span><a class="bbc_link" href="https://mechkey.store/" target="_blank">Mechkey Store</a> </li> <li> <strong>Thailand:</strong><span> </span><a class="bbc_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/NTCHKeys" target="_blank">NTCH Keys</a> </li> <li> <strong>Philippines:</strong><span> </span><a class="bbc_link" href="https://zionstudios.ph/" target="_blank">Zion Studios</a> </li> </ul> </div> <p><br> </p> <div><b>Disclaimers</b></div> <div> <b></b><br> </div> <div> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><span>Shipping Time and GB Agreements </span><strong>(PLEASE READ)</strong><span>:</span><br><span>These products are set to be shipped out in Q2 - Q3 2023 but please check our updates for the latest information.</span><br><br><span>Please note that this is a Group Buy. There can be delays and set backs. The timeline is only an estimate. By adding this item to your cart and purchasing you agree that you understand everything above. You will be charged immediately for this item. There are no refunds or cancellations on these orders. Please do not purchase this item with other group buys. Only the items specified in each product picture are included with that particular product.</span></p> <br> </div> <div></div>