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context: Hi Everyone,
  pochi's GB closes in 7 days - Pre-order now for only $76.42
  pochi is an accessible 40%. I  wanted to make a 40% that can be a gateway to the beautiful world of 40s, such a keyboard that lowers the bar for non-40ers, so more people can experience the great things about 40s.
  I made a 40% that’s affordable, yet has a good typing feel. I made it base-kit compatible with a wide variety of color options so that everyone can try it out more easily.
  
  >> Product Page <<
  Renders, photos, videos, specs, FAQ and all other info is here.
  >> Geekhack Page <<
  
  ˗ˏˋ Summary & Specs ˎˊ˗
  
  Bezel-Less Minimal Aesthetic
  14 Color Combinations
  13U Base-kit Compatible
  3 Layers of PORON make the typing comfortable
  (Optional) Split Spacebar / ISO Enter
  (Optional) Rotary Encoder
  \~6° Typing Angle
  $76.42 USD
  For more details, visit the Product Page 
  
  ˗ˏˋ GB Time ˎˊ˗
  
  Dec. 3rd, 2022 - Jan. 22nd, 2023 23:59 EST
  
  ˗ˏˋ Renders, Photos & Videos ˎˊ˗
  
  See 15+ Renders  (imgur)
  See 30+ Photos (imgur)
  
  ˗ˏˋ Changes made after the IC ˎˊ˗
  
  Modify Bottom Row Layout
  Add More Layer Support to Hotswap
  Add Rotary Encoder Support to Hotswap 
  Improve the Foam Design with Honeycomb Structure
  Increase Foam Thickness to 3mm
  Add Green To Stack Color Options
  
  
  ˗ˏˋ Discord ˎˊ˗
  
  pochi has a channel on 40% Keyboards server
  
  I hope you all have a wonderful day! >
  
  Interesting. Thats probably the most details I have seen for a keyboard GB on one page. Good job! >
  
  I cannot go lower than 60%.
  I daily drive a 60% rn and can't even begin to imagine how to use anything less.
  I understand that at that point it's mostly for form and not function but, y'know? >
  
  
  I understand that at that point it's mostly for form and not function
  
  Not really; it can be a little hard to get used to, but low-key setups (at least down to like, 34~36 keys) are excellent productivity tools and typically better ergonomics because you don't have to move your hands to reach anything. Having all your symbols and numbers and F-keys right there under your fingers is quite nice. (obviously something like a corne is even better ergonomics, so I guess in that* sense there's some form over function, though the learning curve is higher that way)
  *At least with a split spacebar, I don't know if I could do it without at least two thumb keys. Also they require some work personalizing your layers and such; something like the Miryoku layout is a decent base for a lot of people but you generally want to customize to suit your workflow. >
  
  This is very cool! Glad to see it FR4 instead of acrylic like a lot of this sort of kit tend to be. Would be really great if it's able to be an in-stock board (as you mention hoping it will be later). >
  
  Just an fyi, the product page doesn’t display the extra pics and videos or expand the “why the paint pens?” link. At least on iOS Firefox. 
  Love the addition of the green and will check the desktop site later so I can see the layout options on hotswap! >
  
  I’m ignorant of the foam. How is this if I plan to bring it in a backpack daily for work as I don’t have a personal office I can keep locked. I don’t want it to deform or anything. >
  
  It'll be fine. >
  
  Hi Everyone,
  pochi's GB closes in 7 days - Pre-order now for only $76.42
  pochi is an accessible 40%. I  wanted to make a 40% that can be a gateway to the beautiful world of 40s, such a keyboard that lowers the bar for non-40ers, so more people can experience the great things about 40s.
  I made a 40% that’s affordable, yet has a good typing feel. I made it base-kit compatible with a wide variety of color options so that everyone can try it out more easily.
  
  >> Product Page <<
  Renders, photos, videos, specs, FAQ and all other info is here.
  >> Geekhack Page <<
  
  ˗ˏˋ Summary & Specs ˎˊ˗
  
  Bezel-Less Minimal Aesthetic
  14 Color Combinations
  13U Base-kit Compatible
  3 Layers of PORON make the typing comfortable
  (Optional) Split Spacebar / ISO Enter
  (Optional) Rotary Encoder
  \~6° Typing Angle
  $76.42 USD
  For more details, visit the Product Page 
  
  ˗ˏˋ GB Time ˎˊ˗
  
  Dec. 3rd, 2022 - Jan. 22nd, 2023 23:59 EST
  
  ˗ˏˋ Renders, Photos & Videos ˎˊ˗
  
  See 15+ Renders  (imgur)
  See 30+ Photos (imgur)
  
  ˗ˏˋ Changes made after the IC ˎˊ˗
  
  Modify Bottom Row Layout
  Add More Layer Support to Hotswap
  Add Rotary Encoder Support to Hotswap 
  Improve the Foam Design with Honeycomb Structure
  Increase Foam Thickness to 3mm
  Add Green To Stack Color Options
  
  
  ˗ˏˋ Discord ˎˊ˗
  
  pochi has a channel on 40% Keyboards server
  
  I hope you all have a wonderful day! >
  
  Interesting. Thats probably the most details I have seen for a keyboard GB on one page. Good job! >
  
  Thank you! :-D >
  
  A gherkin is like £50 at max >
  
  This is very cool! Glad to see it FR4 instead of acrylic like a lot of this sort of kit tend to be. Would be really great if it's able to be an in-stock board (as you mention hoping it will be later). >
  
  Yes! I want pochi to be an 'accessible' board for everyone, so I'll try my best to make it in-stock after the GB - though the price will be a little bit higher than the GB price. >
  
  This is so fuckin cute... >
  
  I cannot go lower than 60%.
  I daily drive a 60% rn and can't even begin to imagine how to use anything less.
  I understand that at that point it's mostly for form and not function but, y'know? >
  
  
  I understand that at that point it's mostly for form and not function
  
  Not really; it can be a little hard to get used to, but low-key setups (at least down to like, 34~36 keys) are excellent productivity tools and typically better ergonomics because you don't have to move your hands to reach anything. Having all your symbols and numbers and F-keys right there under your fingers is quite nice. (obviously something like a corne is even better ergonomics, so I guess in that* sense there's some form over function, though the learning curve is higher that way)
  *At least with a split spacebar, I don't know if I could do it without at least two thumb keys. Also they require some work personalizing your layers and such; something like the Miryoku layout is a decent base for a lot of people but you generally want to customize to suit your workflow. >
  
  Just an fyi, the product page doesn’t display the extra pics and videos or expand the “why the paint pens?” link. At least on iOS Firefox. 
  Love the addition of the green and will check the desktop site later so I can see the layout options on hotswap! >
  
  Thanks for letting me know! I don't think I can fix the problem anytime soon..
  Please check that out on desktop.