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by idiocrat 1148 days ago
Is there a way to ask for a reasonably-priced custom made keyboard?

I have a key layout in mind, and I just want a ready product, not to fiddle with hardware and firmware myself.

The order lot is very tiny of maybe 4-5 pcs.

The layout is quite simple QWERTY, based on Omnikey Ultra T.
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Kimcha 1148 days ago
How much do you think would be reasonably-priced?
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idiocrat 1147 days ago
In a range of 100-150 US$ a piece.

Perhaps 500-800 US$ for 5 finished keyboards.

Similar to this Omnikey Ultra T, in a similar build quality, but with few keys rearranged. I wish the F11 and F12 on the life side to be below F9 and F10 keys.

https://www.thurrott.com/forums/general-discussion/hardware/...

I like the heavy metal bottom plate, but can be (cheaper) molded plastic.

My current Ultra T is at end of life, I am resoldering the gradually failing white ALPS.

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