The sale draws closer. Heres a TL:DR of changes:

1. Non-hotswap PCB shelved for time being
2. Left Hand version added
3. Hotswap PCB has more layout options
4. Swapped R SHIFT / UP ARROW (/?) keys for better placement
5. 2 DSA Keysets added to the sale. Both are compatible with almost every 40% keyboard on the market.
6. Sale to start in October. Date TBD. Waiting on just a few more pieces of the puzzle.

INTEREST CHECK FORM

The Complete Story:

Introducing the TKC CandyBar. This Click-O-Stick is brought to you by TKC to satisfy the need for a compact board with full size features and an incredibly attractive price-point! 

Honch0 here (Jason). Ill level with you. I like my arrow keys. I also like my numpad. This has kept me away from using my compact boards. I still collect them, but they are show-pieces more than battle station wares. I recently sold my Minivan to a really nice guy in Australia. I thought to myself, "why cant there be a 40 with a numpad? And arrows.." I drove straight home and drew up the keymap. I got u/blindassassin111 on the horn and said "LETS DO THIS!". 3 weeks later, we have prototypes in hand and were testing. u/terrymathews is working on the firmware and we will have some solid numbers in the coming weeks. 

So heres the details. There are 2 different kits, Standard and Premium, as well as 2 layouts, Right and Left hand. You can get either PCB with in either kit. 

Right Hand PCB

Left Hand PCB

*Both PCBs use QMK firmware, Mini-USB and will have all SMD components factory installed.

The Kits:

CandyBar Standard

• Available in Left and Right hand version
• Kailh Hotswap
• Switchplate, PCB, and bottom plate all made of PCB material
• Includes switches, stabilizers, bolts, and standoffs
• Price ~$80 depending on options
• Barebones kit (no switches / stabs) will also be offered
• PCB only will also be available 

CandyBar Premium

• CNC machined anodized 6063 aluminum in a variety of colors
• Aluminum plate, 1.5mm anodized in a variety of colors
• Brass plate will be available at additional cost
• Tray mount
• Includes PCB of choice, plate, case, bolts, switches and stabs.
• Barebones will be offered with no switches or stabs.
• Price likely around $220 USD

The Keysets:

• Font will appear as pictured in renders. I havent finished the mock up.
• DSA PBT Dye Sub
• Fits most (all?) 40% keyboards on the market
• Planck, MiniVan, Pearl, CandyBar, JD40, etc
• Renders by Oblotzky (thanks buddy!)

DSA CandyBar

DSA (Name not decided)

Thanks for looking!

• u/blindassassin111 for all the work designing every part
• Oblotzky for the renders and help with the beige DSA set
• u/terrymathews for the firmware and tech support
• OfTheWild for being the fist one to see the layout and yelling at me to make it happen
• Evan at Minivan for feedback on key placement
• The community for making it happen!