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Lulu Split Mechanical Keyboard - Basic Version

Original price $399.99 CAD - Original price $399.99 CAD
Original price
$399.99 CAD
$399.99 CAD - $399.99 CAD
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Hotswap? Yes. Ergonomic? You bet. Dual OLED Screens? Maybe!

Lulu is an extensively engineered split keyboard blending two materials, aluminum and polycarbonate resulting in an elegant and alluring end product worthy of any desk. Each half of the lulu is comprised of two main sections, the top half (with integrated plate) is made from machined anodized aluminum available in four distinct color options: silver, space grey, charcoal, and maroon. Sitting below the aluminun on each half is injection molded frosted polycarbonate lower pieces available in three colors: clear, smoke, and ultem offering a beautiful material change and diffusing the lulu's underglow when turned on. Custom designed tenting kits and rotary encoder kits are also offered as optional add-ons during Group Buy designed specifically for the lulu. Investing in tooling and engineering to offer all of the lulu's polycarbonate components as injection molded pieces allows us to viably produce these pieces quickly and reliably at scale, all while maintaining an unmatched level of consistency across pieces.

While designing the lulu we always had the current popularity of the layout on our mind, it was important to us to acknowledge so many of our customers (and other store's customers) were already invested into the Lily58 ecosystem. As a result, the lulu case and PCB are offered separately during Group Buy, and the lulu case is 100% backwards compatible with current Lily58 solderable PCBs already available on the market and in user's hands. For those that want the best and most feature-complete PCB in the layout, we have created an SMT PCB to offer alongside the lulu. The lulu's PCB is SMT assembled, featuring MX Hotswap Sockets (Kailh), programmable RGB per-key LEDs and underglow, rotary encoder support on both halves (2 total), USB Type-C connection, TRRS Jacks, and female sockets already in place and soldered on board for OLED installation. All of this is attainable without needing to touch a soldering iron (installation of encoder component does require,

    Basic Version includes:

    • 2x (L and R) PCBs
    • 2x (L and R) Aluminum Upper Pieces (color combinations listed below)
    • 2x (L and R) Injection molded polycarbonate Lower Pieces (color combinations listed below)
    • 2x OLED Cover Clear
    • 2x OLED Cover Clear Frosted
    • 2x OLED retention plugs used to retain the OLED cover in the case
    • 2s (L and R) Sound Dampening Material (between PCB/Plate)

    All necessary assembly hardware. OLED screens, encoders and tenting legs are optional and must be purchased seperately if wanted. 

    Features:

    • Per-key RGB lighting
    • Underglow
    • Hotswap (Kailh)
    • OLED Compatibility
    • Tenting Options (10°, 15°, 20°)
    • Rotary encoder support (1 per half)

    Specifications:

    • Weight: 242 g (base case only)
    • 162mm x 126mm x 22mm
    • 5 x 6 x 4 split key layout
    • tenting kit includes 10° 15° & 20°
    • The Encoder Kit contains 2 sets ( one for each side)

    FAQ

    Does the kit come with a PCB? The base lulu Case Kit does not come with a PCB, you must either purchase a lulu SMT PCB offered in the Configurator, or supply your own Lily58 PCB. The case is compatible with Legacy Lily58 PCBs so long as they maintain support for the standard Liily58 case.

    Can/is the lulu be wireless? The lulu SMT PCB offered during assembly is not wireless. However, because the lulu Case Kit is compatible with legacy Lily58 PCBs, you can use a Liily58 PCB compatible with nice!nanos in order to make the keyboard wireless. We do sell al necessary components in order to do so :). The case does work with the standard 'battery under the controller' strategy, there is enough clearance.

    What kits do I need to buy to have a complete Lulu? This depends on what a 'complete' lulu means to you -- if you currently do not have a Lily PCB, then the minimum viable items you'd need to purchase is a Case Kit and a lulu SMT PCB. Tenting kits, Encoder Kits, Lower Piece Kits, and OLEDs are optional add-ons. Please refer to the list above for a detailed description of each kit option.

    Will any of the kits be available after the group buy? Yes, it is our goal to stock the lulu after the Group Buy. Having said that, entering the GB is by far the fastest and also the cheapest way to get the exact configuration and options you want. lulu items will be available post-GB anywhere from 2-4 (approx) months after initial GB fulfillment, and it is not a guarantee that all kits and colors will be available initially. Additionally, if a 2nd round GB is opened shortly after the first closes then it will of course push the 'in-stock' date further into the future.

    Do I have to solder anything to make it look like the photos? All kits offered during the lulu Group Buy except for the Rotary Encoder Kit require no soldering to be done by the user. Rotary encoder kits include two rotary encoder electrical components. These components must be soldered onto the PCB. Generally speaking this is a very very easy soldering job. By default this location on the PCB has a hotswap socket soldered in place during SMT assembly. Soldering the rotary encoder in place does not require the user to de-solder the hotswap socket.

    Are DIY and Customs Items like Keyboards covered under warranty? DIY items and custom items with manufacturer's defects are ONLY eligible for a refund/replacement (if stock is available) if they are: 1) Reported within 30 days, 2) Inspected by manufacturer and proven to have a manufacturer's defect (not user damage or improper use), and 3) Returned in unused condition with manufacturer's original carton and must include all components and other items originally packaged with the product (i.e. cables, manuals, etc.). - Items that fall into this category can include PCBs, LEDs, diodes, keyswitches, lubricant, and similar parts sold for keyboard repair or modding. These items do not have a warranty from the manufacturer, and we cannot be held liable for damage including, but not limited to, damage from improper use, stripped screws, installation, or modification. -Keyboard Lubing can damage your keyboard, and will void the warranty if used. Please contact our Deskhero Support Team at support@deskhero.ca prior to returning your item to discuss the best available options. -Custom cables, PCBs, LEDs, diodes, keyswitches, lubricant, and similar parts sold for keyboard repair or modding do not have a warranty from the manufacturer, and we cannot be held liable for damage including, but not limited to, damage from improper use, installation, or modification.

     

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