[SPRiT] R1 R2 (Shipping 92% Completed)

[pichu23]

any updates about round 1 orders?

Hello!  Dear Justnits! 

We are almost there for the Round 1 shipping,  But as I posted, PCB soldering remains, Each inspection, final check, Packing, check for the each Person's order, etc...  take much  longer time than expected.   I am sending simple parts orders, but even packing into boxes take quite efforts for me. 
I guess sending 10 Boxes a day is not possible for me.       
Big Apology!!

Is it possible we can request ours unsoldered and solder them ourselves?

[)amien

Yes. I am doing this to try to take some pressure off Sprit.  I need the soldering practice.    Do be aware though that the diodes are SMD, so you need to be reasonably comfortable with a soldering iron.

The 60% FaceW PCB board also supports through-hole diodes...but only SMD resistors (for use with LEDS):

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dumb question. smd diode and through hole diode. are both needed or just one ?  ;D
nice pic btw, helped me  :D

You only need one. SMD diode OR Through hole diode.

cool. thanks  :)

[xqz]

Sprit just tried to PM you one more time. Hoping this post will catch your attention

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

Just out of curiosity, how close are we to the MOQ for Round 2? Would like to know how much time I have to get the money together for this...

[Latin00032]

Is a pcb-mount or plate-mount stabilizer better?

Does a pcb-mount stabilizer still work with a plate installed?

[yicaoyimu]

Is a pcb-mount or plate-mount stabilizer better?

Does a pcb-mount stabilizer still work with a plate installed?

1. Completely depends on personal preference. Both are good IMO.
2. It depends on whether the plate supports PCB mount stab. Plate for customized keyboard usually support PCB mount stab.

[Latin00032]

Is a pcb-mount or plate-mount stabilizer better?

Does a pcb-mount stabilizer still work with a plate installed?

1. Completely depends on personal preference. Both are good IMO.
2. It depends on whether the plate supports PCB mount stab. Plate for customized keyboard usually support PCB mount stab.

Im using it for a custom board. Ex: gh60, sprit.....

I just wanted to get an idea of how compatible everything is.

[Jokrik]

Yeah baby!



A soldering weekend, here I come

[HPE1000]

Yeah baby!

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A soldering weekend, here I come

Looks nice :D

[fatchoi]

Yeah baby!

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A soldering weekend, here I come

The springs look good :D I'm adding orders of springs to Sprit!
I hope to receive the stuff soon and build my 87 key.

[sprit]

Yeah baby!

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A soldering weekend, here I come

I am struggling to prepare to ship PCB + Case + Parts...    >:(
Some Simple small parts are shipping out one by one.

Exhausted, Sleep bad...  My wife is mad at me.     But  I will make It !!!      >:D 

Really Thanks !   Guys!!   

[fuus]

Good to see that orders are starting to trickle out! Keep at it Sprit 

[RSSonic92]

Does anyone know what kind of spacebar I need for my 75% keyboard?
I never had a KC84 so I can't tell whether it is Cherry type, Filco/Ducky OEM type or something entirely different.

Sorry, for bothering you again, but could you tell me how an acrylic plate feels compared to a metal plate like I asked in my PM?
Anyways, don't strain yourself too hard, man, I hate to work overfatigued!

[sprit]

Does anyone know what kind of spacebar I need for my 75% keyboard?
I never had a KC84 so I can't tell whether it is Cherry type, Filco/Ducky OEM type or something entirely different.

Sorry, for bothering you again, but could you tell me how an acrylic plate feels compared to a metal plate like I asked in my PM?
Anyways, don't strain yourself too hard, man, I hate to work overfatigued!

This New Version of ANSI + ISO 75% support  ALL Type!   That's Why They are developed for GH.
Model 1  60%  75%  87%  110% PCBs support  win /winkeyless,  Cherry / Filco / Ducky ... bottom layouts,
as in the 1st Page (OP),   or   http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50580.msg1179292#msg1179292

My very personal Taste is :
I hate popular flat thin Alu custom plates for too noisy, 
love side bent Alu and Steel plates for less noise and stability,
may like thin Acryl plates for less noisy and softer  -  than thin Alu ones,
love thick Acryl plates for softness and certain stability.
 

[Reaceskoda]

Hey there Sprit. Looking to get a board built but your order form lists cherry stabs as sold out. Do you know when you'll be getting some more?

[nuclearsandwich]

Yeah baby!

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A soldering weekend, here I come

I am struggling to prepare to ship PCB + Case + Parts...    >:(
Some Simple small parts are shipping out one by one.

Exhausted, Sleep bad...  My wife is mad at me.     But  I will make It !!!      >:D 

Really Thanks !   Guys!!   

If I could justify dropping my classes this semester and flying to Korea to help you pack the remaining orders I would totally just do that. Who knows, maybe I will after the semester is over.

Thanks for the insane amount of work so far. This group buy is out of this world.

[MrChunky]

Yeah baby!

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A soldering weekend, here I come

I am struggling to prepare to ship PCB + Case + Parts...    >:(
Some Simple small parts are shipping out one by one.

Exhausted, Sleep bad...  My wife is mad at me.     But  I will make It !!!      >:D 

Really Thanks !   Guys!!   

Hang in there, you got an epic groupbuy going!

Better we get our parts a little later then you breaking down man. I am sure it will be totally worth it in the end  :thumb:

[jorgenslee]

Really agree of how much has sprit put more than he could to this GB,

This was the result when I try to dig deeper from the package sent to me,



The box was huge but was too light. After opening the box, there is a smaller box inside it and I was like, "hey is it a joke? a puzzle? or a prank? Boxception? Sprit is there any end of it?." In the smaller box there located the treasure behold, stabs lubes and switches has different box, the pcb is fully wrapped with bubble wrap. I have to fight the jungle of bubble wrap and alas!!!



I tried to count the springs but stop after the count of 8, haha, how much more of an order of more than 100.

After the unboxing, it made me realize how much sprit give his all to this gb.

Thank you so much sprit. More power to you.


- sorry for the potato pic

[bakteria]

Does anyone know what kind of spacebar I need for my 75% keyboard?
I never had a KC84 so I can't tell whether it is Cherry type, Filco/Ducky OEM type or something entirely different.

Sorry, for bothering you again, but could you tell me how an acrylic plate feels compared to a metal plate like I asked in my PM?
Anyways, don't strain yourself too hard, man, I hate to work overfatigued!

This New Version of ANSI + ISO 75% support  ALL Type!   That's Why They are developed for GH.
Model 1  60%  75%  87%  110% PCBs support  win /winkeyless,  Cherry / Filco / Ducky ... bottom layouts,
as in the 1st Page (OP),   or   http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50580.msg1179292#msg1179292

My very personal Taste is :
I hate popular flat thin Alu custom plates for too noisy, 
love side bent Alu and Steel plates for less noise and stability,
may like thin Acryl plates for less noisy and softer  -  than thin Alu ones,
love thick Acryl plates for softness and certain stability.
 

Why oh why didn't I order the thick plate?!
Nevermind just checked my order and I did 

[mashby]

Thanks for posting the pictures jorgenslee!

Really regretting NOT getting in on this GB. 

[Tym]

Thanks for posting the pictures jorgenslee!

Really regretting getting in on this GB. 

Not sure if typo not? 

[SpAmRaY]

Thanks for posting the pictures jorgenslee!

Really regretting getting in on this GB. 

If you meant 'NOT' getting in, there is currently a round 2 going on.

[mashby]

Doh! Yes. Fixed.

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

Thanks for posting the pictures jorgenslee!

Really regretting getting in on this GB. 

If you meant 'NOT' getting in, there is currently a round 2 going on.

Yes, please people, buy more PCBs. Still need the MOQ for Round 2 if I'm not mistaken...

[swill]

Waiting for alps to order again. I am looking forward to the 2 boards I have coming from round one.

[sprit]

Waiting for alps to order again. I am looking forward to the 2 boards I have coming from round one.

I am focusing on PCBs to finish Now   

The 2nd Round PCBs should be factory pre-soldered, as my daughter's wish! 

[justnits]

Waiting for alps to order again. I am looking forward to the 2 boards I have coming from round one.

I am focusing on PCBs to finish Now   

The 2nd Round PCBs should be factory pre-soldered, as my daughter's wish! 

your daughter wants more time from you....aww 

[Vintage]

Finally ordered! So exciting  Awesome job with this GB!

Sprit, will the metal cases be available with winkeyless top covers? ie:

[Blackehart]

Order put in, now the nail biting begins.





Is it here yet?






How about now?

 

[Zeal]

Order put in, now the nail biting begins.





Is it here yet?






How about now?

 

Patience young grasshopper...

You shall learn soon™

[CK Briefs]

Order put in, now the nail biting begins.





Is it here yet?






How about now?

 

Dayum, chill boy. This ain't retail
(I know you're joking )

[sprit]

Hello Guys!    

I am learning again : All parts need human efforts to sort, count, inspect, return, order again, pack, lable...
Ready made parts are better : SWs, LEDs, Resistors... but need same procedure to pack into a each set.
Custom made Parts are monsters  : lots of manufacturing bugs, material issues...  Much more efforts to Control Qualities. 
Have a Nice Weekend! 

[sprit]

Finally ordered! So exciting  Awesome job with this GB!

Sprit, will the metal cases be available with winkeyless top covers? ie:

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Hello!  Vitage !
As You know, I am trying new Types of Cases,  I will work more on WKL solutions.  ;)

[fatchoi]

Hello Guys!    

I am learning again : All parts need human efforts to sort, count, inspect, return, order again, pack, lable...
Ready made parts are better : SWs, LEDs, Resistors... but need same procedure to pack into a each set.
Custom made Parts are monsters  : lots of manufacturing bugs, material issues...  Much more efforts to Control Qualities. 
Have a Nice Weekend! 

Thanks for your efforts. Hope everything would turn out well. Quality is more important than speed.

[IMHB]

Hey Sprit!

Just wondering if my package will be delivered by the end of April? Because I will move out from that address on end of April....PM me and I'll send you my new address if you don't think my package will be delivered on time...my orders are all from 1st round.

Thanks!

[mashby]

Ordered a 60% PCB in white and a clear acrylic plate.

[cherpalla]

Really agree of how much has sprit put more than he could to this GB,

This was the result when I try to dig deeper from the package sent to me,

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The box was huge but was too light. After opening the box, there is a smaller box inside it and I was like, "hey is it a joke? a puzzle? or a prank? Boxception? Sprit is there any end of it?." In the smaller box there located the treasure behold, stabs lubes and switches has different box, the pcb is fully wrapped with bubble wrap. I have to fight the jungle of bubble wrap and alas!!!

Show Image

I tried to count the springs but stop after the count of 8, haha, how much more of an order of more than 100.

After the unboxing, it made me realize how much sprit give his all to this gb.

Thank you so much sprit. More power to you.


- sorry for the potato pic

Sprit, you're actually the best. I'm happy to patiently wait for all my goodies.

Cher

[sprit]

Hey Sprit!

Just wondering if my package will be delivered by the end of April? Because I will move out from that address on end of April....PM me and I'll send you my new address if you don't think my package will be delivered on time...my orders are all from 1st round.

Thanks!

Hello!  IMHB !    

OK I will try,  but If you send me Your New address, it will be helpful  just in case.   

[Defect]

Do you mind deleting my order so that I may submit a new one?  I need to make some revisions.

[lotus1109]

So far how many has reveived from first gb? What takes so long actually?…
It has been a lot of "next" week

[Zeal]

So far how many has reveived from first gb? What takes so long actually?…
It has been a lot of "next" week

I received half of my order from the springs GB.

Packing each individual order takes a long time to do. Counting springs, switches, stabilizers all take up lots of time. Then, you have to bubble wrap everything and fill out EMS customs forms... Sprit probably has over 100 orders, and there's only so much 1 person can do. Patience, and you will receive.

[swill]

So far how many has reveived from first gb? What takes so long actually?…
It has been a lot of "next" week

He is smd soldering a bunch of the boards because the moq was not hit for it to be done by the factory.  I am sure that is much more daunting than originally anticipated.

[keymaster]

So far how many has reveived from first gb? What takes so long actually?…
It has been a lot of "next" week

He is smd soldering a bunch of the boards because the moq was not hit for it to be done by the factory.  I am sure that is much more daunting than originally anticipated.

That's true, but maybe it would have been more sensible to hold off on running a buy on springs until he completed these 1st round shipments. It seems that 1st round shipments are being delayed as a result of the separate springs GB.

[sprit]

Hello!  Dear Keymaster! 
Yes! You are right!       I had expected the separate spring GB should have a small effect on the PCB + Case + ..shipment, but had more.

The reason Why I had decided that separate GB and The Results are ;
- In the 1st GB, quite a lot of people ordered only springs (and small parts), the EMS shipping cost were too much,  I needed a Solution.
- The production MOQ for the springs were much higher than the real sum of 1st orders, this separate GB had filled the gaps.
- I have a really good chance for the full inspection, and found lots of defective ones I did not noticed, selected them out.
- But the orders for this separate GB were more than expected, Yes, it has delayed the PCB shipping to a certain degree.
- So I have closed it and will not run again for a while.

Really Sorry for this !!!     

[nubbinator]

Just to double check, if we ordered springs with our initial order, those are still coming then, right?  I know I was invoiced for them and paid, they're just waiting to ship with the PCB, correct?

[sprit]

Just to double check, if we ordered springs with our initial order, those are still coming then, right?  I know I was invoiced for them and paid, they're just waiting to ship with the PCB, correct?

Yes!  Right!   Nubbinator!           You Guys orders : PCB + parts +.. (18K Springs, too) will ship together as scheduled!

What I am mentioning above is ;   There are people who ordered only springs and small parts in the 1st round...
and I had a good chance for the full inspection for all, and found lots of defective ones I did not noticed, selected them out...
But it had a effect on the delay at a large scale...

[swill]

Hello!  Dear Keymaster! 
Yes! You are right!       I had expected the separate spring GB should have a small effect on the PCB + Case + ..shipment, but had more.

The reason Why I had decided that separate GB and The Results are ;
- In the 1st GB, quite a lot of people ordered only springs (and small parts), the EMS shipping cost were too much,  I needed a Solution.
- The production MOQ for the springs were much higher than the real sum of 1st orders, this separate GB had filled the gaps.
- I have a really good chance for the full inspection, and found lots of defective ones I did not noticed, selected them out.
- But the orders for this separate GB were more than expected, Yes, it has delayed the PCB shipping to a certain degree.
- So I have closed it and will not run again for a while.

Really Sorry for this !!!     

Thanks for the update.  That makes a lot of sense. 

[lotus1109]

Hi sprit, is it possible to get mine shipped before next week?
I might not been around home for a few months

[Biased opinion]

does the plate or pcb come with stabs, because I never saw an option on the order form in the first round.

[Zeal]

does the plate or pcb come with stabs, because I never saw an option on the order form in the first round.

I believe sprit added stab prices in the shipping invoice. You should double check with him though.

[fatchoi]

does the plate or pcb come with stabs, because I never saw an option on the order form in the first round.

The stab was not on the order form at first, but added subsequently. However, it seems the stab is out of stock now.