Ripple TKL by Upas

Standard Edition

$430.00

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Ripple TKL Designed by Upas

The Ripple TKL is a premium TKL designed by Upas from CannonKeys. Everything from the keyboard to the PCB is designed in-house! Some key design features of the Ripple are the customizeable badge on the front, the stunning side and back profile, and the wavy weight integrated into the bottom of the case.

The Founders Edition and Special Edition will be sold on our Hype v2 checkout system at 11AM ET and 11:30 AM ET respectively on January 12th. The Standard Edition will be available on our normal storefront. The Ripple GB will conclude on February 12th at 11:59PM ET.

ETA Q4 2023

Ripple Addons

Three Versions

All versions now come with the 3D Ripple design weight, however the Standard Edition will be in sandblasted brass, the Special Edition will be in either PVD Silver or Gold, and the Founders Edition will be in PVD Black. Both Standard and Special versions will be available in Silver, Navy, Blue-Grey, E-White, and Black. Founders edition is only available in Blackberry.

Unbuilt weight of aprx 1.8kg

Standard Edition

• 6063 Aluminum Anodized Top and Bottom in WK or WKL
• Universal FR4 plate or Aluminum Universal for +$20
• Sandblasted Brass Front 3D Badge
• Sandblasted Brass External Weight w/ 3D Ripple Weight Design
• Your choice of solderable or hotswap PCB (+$10 for Hotswap)
• Unified C3 Daughterboard and JST Cable
• 50A O-ring and Poron Plate Modifiers
• Poron, Silicone, PE Foam, and EVA Foam Top Pocket Modifiers
• 4”x6” Authenticity Card
• Custom Silicone Feet (bumpon compatible)
• Screw Hardware and Hex Keys to use on the Screw Hardware
• CannonKeys Carrying Case
• Microfiber Cloth
• $430

High Cap of Units

Special Edition

• 6063 Aluminum Anodized Top and Bottom in WK or WKL
• Universal Aluminum Plate
• PVD Brass Front Badge (3D Ripple and Logo Badge)
• PVD Brass External Weight w/ 3D Ripple Weight Design
• Your choice of solderable or hotswap PCB (+$10 for Hotswap)
• Unified C3 Daughterboard and JST Cable
• 50A O-ring and Poron Plate Modifiers
• Poron, Silicone, PE Foam, and EVA Foam Top Pocket Modifiers
• 4”x6” Authenticity Card
• Custom Silicone Feet (bumpon compatible)
• Screw Hardware and Hex Keys to use on the Screw Hardware
• CannonKeys Carrying Case
• Microfiber Cloth
• $550

50 Available

Founders Edition

• 6063 Aluminum Anodized Top and Bottom in WK or WKL (Blackberry color only)
• Universal Aluminum Plate
• PVD Brass Front Badge (3D Ripple and Logo Badge)
• PVD Brass External Weight w/ 3D Ripple Weight Design
• Your choice of solderable or hotswap PCB (+$10 for Hotswap)
• Unified C3 Daughterboard and JST Cable
• 50A O-ring and Poron Plate Modifiers
• Poron, Silicone, PE Foam, and EVA Foam Top Pocket Modifiers
• 4”x6” Authenticity Card
• Custom Silicone Feet (bumpon compatible)
• Screw Hardware and Hex Keys to use on the Screw Hardware
• CannonKeys Carrying Case
• Microfiber Cloth
• $650

5 Available

Ripple TKL Configurator

The standard edition is only available with sandblasted brass weight and badge


Layout Support

Fixed 7u Plate Layout

Solder PCB and Universal Plate Layout

Hotswap PCB Layout

Planned Extras

  • Custom aluminum/brass badges
  • FR4 Plate
  • Aluminum Plate
  • POM Plate
  • Carbon Fiber Plate
  • Polycarbonate Plate
  • Solderable PCB
  • Hotswap PCB
  • Daughterboard + JST cable Kits
  • Silicone Feet
  • Extra plate modifier kits (PORON)
  • Extra top pocket modifier kits (EVA Foam, PE Foam, PORON, Silicone)
  • Dampening Kit (PE PCB foam, PORON plate foam, PORON case foam)

All plates are available in fixed 7U and Universal Layouts

Inspiration

From the Designer, Upas

"I actually found the concept of “Ripple” for this keyboard while in the design process. For some boards, I start with a concept and design from there. For others - like this one - I played around a bit with drawings and design elements I could use before settling on the concept of a Ripple - the movement water makes when something is dropped in it. From there, designing the rest of the keyboard fell into place.

The contours of the top case and weight are meant to mimic water flowing, a very wavy look. The stepped corner cuts are meant to resemble expanding concentric circles like those found in a ripple, and the side cuts match the wavy-ness of the rest of the top case."

Design Language

The goal for this keyboard was to have thin top bezel, with a low front height and moderate typing angle. This, in addition to horizontal side cuts to achieve a stunning side and back profile were achieved through several rounds of prototypes to make sure everything was just right.

Mounting System

The mount is a O-ring gasket hybrid mount, with a ton of customizability. Different combinations of top foam gaskets and O-rings can be used to accomplish several different typing feels and sounds.

Sound Test

Live from January 12th to February 12th at 11:59PM ET.

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Quality and Render Disclaimer

A Stock units should not have any external scratches or egregious marks seen when built. Any internal flaws and marks (including hook marks) that are not seen when built do not constitute a B Stock unit.

We try to use as many real pictures as we can to represent the keyboard as best as possible, however to supplement these photos we use renders occasionally. These renders may vary slightly compared to the final product.