Author Topic: LightSaver V2 Group Buy (Read 374398 times)

taylordcraig · « **Reply #750 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 16:29:33 »

So is round 1 + 2 pcbs different for the 1800 layout? or could i get a new plate and resolder my v1?

elton5354 · « **Reply #751 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 16:32:06 »

Yes, V2 PCB is different than V1 PCB. The only difference I think is 1800 layout compatibility.

taylordcraig · « **Reply #752 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 16:44:07 »

Oh darn. I don't like the short right shift but I do like the idea of squeezing a full numpad in there. Might just have to shift mine over and half a 1u "+" or "enteR" on the numpad.

elton5354 · « **Reply #753 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 16:52:35 »

Anyone know the right way to install stabilizers? Starting from which way to put together the black stabilizer standoffs..lol

keyit · « **Reply #754 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 16:57:35 »

stick the black slider into the housing making sure to orient the correct way. stick wire into the slider then clip the wire into the slider housing. do this for both ends of wire then insert into pcb. idk if this was what you were asking though lol. you can tell which way the slider enters the housing by looking at the bottom of the two, unless you clipped the sliders then it might be a lil more difficult to tell.

Edit: i know this is a lubing tutorial, but it also demonstrates how to assemble it near the end. (skip to cherry stabs of course)

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #755 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:01:37 »

Elton, I use this photo as a reference:

From here.

That should at least clue you in to which way those two pieces fit together. And from there, the "non-clipping" part (the one that slides in to the PCB rather than snaps in) goes in the bigger of the two holes. Does that make sense?

elton5354 · « **Reply #756 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:09:40 »

Thanks keyit and hoff. Got it. It's easier to assemble it first then install it on the PCB. It was kind of hard to find that hole for the wires to go in the standoffs. I think the wire is a tiny bit bigger than that hole.

taylordcraig · « **Reply #757 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:22:11 »

I had trouble my first few encounters with those stabs. ^.~ Had one in backwards and my key wouldn't press. :<

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #758 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:29:39 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:01:37

Elton, I use this photo as a reference:
Show Image

From here.

That should at least clue you in to which way those two pieces fit together. And from there, the "non-clipping" part (the one that slides in to the PCB rather than snaps in) goes in the bigger of the two holes. Does that make sense?

Clip those little landing feet off too! I can't stand that mushy feeling you get from them! :mad:

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #759 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:30:43 »

Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:29:39

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:01:37
Elton, I use this photo as a reference:
Show Image

From here.

That should at least clue you in to which way those two pieces fit together. And from there, the "non-clipping" part (the one that slides in to the PCB rather than snaps in) goes in the bigger of the two holes. Does that make sense?
Clip those little landing feet off too! I can't stand that mushy feeling you get from them! :mad:

Glad you mentioned that. ;) I clip mine, so I would have probably clipped yours anyway without thinking. :P

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #760 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:45:53 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:30:43

Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:29:39
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:01:37
Elton, I use this photo as a reference:
Show Image

From here.

That should at least clue you in to which way those two pieces fit together. And from there, the "non-clipping" part (the one that slides in to the PCB rather than snaps in) goes in the bigger of the two holes. Does that make sense?
Clip those little landing feet off too! I can't stand that mushy feeling you get from them! :mad:

Glad you mentioned that. ;) I clip mine, so I would have probably clipped yours anyway without thinking. :P

AH YEAH! BTW I sent everything off yesterday 2 day mail... should be there tomorrow...

domoaligato · « **Reply #761 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 18:21:39 »

Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:29:39

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:01:37
Elton, I use this photo as a reference:
Show Image

From here.

That should at least clue you in to which way those two pieces fit together. And from there, the "non-clipping" part (the one that slides in to the PCB rather than snaps in) goes in the bigger of the two holes. Does that make sense?
Clip those little landing feet off too! I can't stand that mushy feeling you get from them! :mad:

I noticed a noticeable difference on my custom board after doing this. It makes it much better. But you might inquire with the users on if they have a preference...

I have actually read some people here that like the cushion during the pushin...
:-*

ApocalypseMaow · « **Reply #762 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 20:11:25 »

Quote from: domoaligato on Tue, 29 July 2014, 18:21:39

Quote from: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:29:39
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 29 July 2014, 17:01:37
Elton, I use this photo as a reference:
Show Image

From here.

That should at least clue you in to which way those two pieces fit together. And from there, the "non-clipping" part (the one that slides in to the PCB rather than snaps in) goes in the bigger of the two holes. Does that make sense?
Clip those little landing feet off too! I can't stand that mushy feeling you get from them! :mad:

I noticed a noticeable difference on my custom board after doing this. It makes it much better. But you might inquire with the users on if they have a preference...

I have actually read some people here that like the cushion during the pushin...
:-*

elton5354 · « **Reply #763 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 20:13:26 »

The screws are way too small. I may need to buy a new torque screw driver that is small enough. Or are there alternative screws?

elton5354 · « **Reply #764 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 20:45:17 »

Missing screws and few keys. I want to put coloured arrow keys and enter key from EK. Maybe get that later.

Ronnn · « **Reply #765 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 20:52:27 »

Almost finished. Anyone know how many brightness levels are there? Why I only have 2 levels(1 on 1 off)?

elton5354 · « **Reply #766 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 21:15:36 »

Quote from: Photoelectric on Sun, 26 January 2014, 18:16:09

- Notes about LED modes:
by default, they are on Function Layer #3, which means press the MFN button 3 times in a quick succession to get to the 3rd function layer, and on the third time hold it and press a number associated with the area on the keyboard you want illuminated (alternatively, if you bind FN3 to some key, press FN3 + number)

1 = Function row LEDs
2 = Modifiers + number row
3 = Alphas
4 = Numpad
5 = Side LEDs

To cycle through different lighting modes, you can press those keys repeatedly. For example holding down FN3 (or having pressed MFN 3 times and holding it), you can keep pressing "3" to cycle through lighting modes for the alphas. Here are the lighting modes, in a cycle:

All ON
All OFF
Breathing with longer dark periods
Breathing with short dark periods (basically the opposite of the other kind of breathing, if you want to have 2 sections breathing exactly out of sync)
Reactive ON (off until you push a key, then that section turns on briefly at maximum set brightness)
Reactive OFF (on until you push a key, then that section turns off briefly)
Breathing mode where speed varies based on typing speed--starts off breathing quickly then slows dramatically until you begin typing
Breathing mode where speed varies based on typing speed--reverse of the above (breathing out of sync)
OFF until you begin typing, then the section turns on gradually the faster you type. Fades back to off once you stop typing.

LED brightness level can be varied with LED D[ow]N and LED UP keys, on the same function layer #3 by default

Ronnn · « **Reply #767 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 21:30:11 »

Quote from: elton5354 on Tue, 29 July 2014, 21:15:36

Quote from: Photoelectric on Sun, 26 January 2014, 18:16:09

- Notes about LED modes:
by default, they are on Function Layer #3, which means press the MFN button 3 times in a quick succession to get to the 3rd function layer, and on the third time hold it and press a number associated with the area on the keyboard you want illuminated (alternatively, if you bind FN3 to some key, press FN3 + number)

1 = Function row LEDs
2 = Modifiers + number row
3 = Alphas
4 = Numpad
5 = Side LEDs

To cycle through different lighting modes, you can press those keys repeatedly. For example holding down FN3 (or having pressed MFN 3 times and holding it), you can keep pressing "3" to cycle through lighting modes for the alphas. Here are the lighting modes, in a cycle:

All ON
All OFF
Breathing with longer dark periods
Breathing with short dark periods (basically the opposite of the other kind of breathing, if you want to have 2 sections breathing exactly out of sync)
Reactive ON (off until you push a key, then that section turns on briefly at maximum set brightness)
Reactive OFF (on until you push a key, then that section turns off briefly)
Breathing mode where speed varies based on typing speed--starts off breathing quickly then slows dramatically until you begin typing
Breathing mode where speed varies based on typing speed--reverse of the above (breathing out of sync)
OFF until you begin typing, then the section turns on gradually the faster you type. Fades back to off once you stop typing.

LED brightness level can be varied with LED D[ow]N and LED UP keys, on the same function layer #3 by default

I know how to change brightness or cycle through different modes, my question is that for brightness level, it seems that there are only two levels. Pressing led dn key while leds are on will go directly to off, pressing led up key while leds are off will go directly to maximum brightness.

domoaligato · « **Reply #768 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:23:04 »

have you updated the firmware? maybe the firmware that came with it is not the latest version?
http://duck0113.tistory.com/84

this thread has the info in the first page
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53942.0

bianco · « **Reply #769 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:25:40 »

great looking v2s!

domoaligato · « **Reply #770 on:** Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:35:07 »

does anyone happen to have close up shots of the blockers? I am curious how they attach.
I did not notice that in the OP or I would have ordered a bunch of them.

bianco · « **Reply #771 on:** Wed, 30 July 2014, 00:02:14 »

Quote from: domoaligato on Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:35:07

does anyone happen to have close up shots of the blockers? I am curious how they attach.
I did not notice that in the OP or I would have ordered a bunch of them.

it sits on top of the space for the switch.
and screwed in place at the bottom.

domoaligato · « **Reply #772 on:** Wed, 30 July 2014, 00:13:25 »

Quote from: bianco on Wed, 30 July 2014, 00:02:14

Quote from: domoaligato on Tue, 29 July 2014, 22:35:07
does anyone happen to have close up shots of the blockers? I am curious how they attach.
I did not notice that in the OP or I would have ordered a bunch of them.

it sits on top of the space for the switch.
and screwed in place at the bottom.

Show Image

this is exactly what I was hoping feng could have the fmj guy make. but in 1x 1.25x and 1.5x... HHKB and Winkeyless blockers for all...

edit : that is a nice pic sir. :)

sakai4eva · « **Reply #773 on:** Wed, 30 July 2014, 00:40:28 »

F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5.

taylordcraig · « **Reply #774 on:** Wed, 30 July 2014, 15:34:57 »

Quote from: sakai4eva on Wed, 30 July 2014, 00:40:28

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F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5, F5.

I know that feel.

sakai4eva · « **Reply #775 on:** Thu, 31 July 2014, 10:40:21 »

Elton, will Duck be open to making additional plates in the future?

Ronnn · « **Reply #776 on:** Thu, 31 July 2014, 20:15:25 »

I am still having problem with the led brightness control (only two levels). FYI, I am using the latest firmware.
Can someone tell me how many brightness levels are there?

I think the leds I am using may be the cause of the problem. What's the preferred voltage range for the leds?

EDIT: BTW, I think I find a bug: the number lock indicator lignt would stay the same after I press the led ctrl key to turn off the leds. And when the leds are off, the num lock light cannot be swithced on/off, but the caps lock light can. Not really a big problem.

taylordcraig · « **Reply #777 on:** Fri, 01 August 2014, 02:27:41 »

Quote from: sakai4eva on Thu, 31 July 2014, 10:40:21

Elton, will Duck be open to making additional plates in the future?

haha did you find a buyer if you can get a diff plate?
had a similar problem...

@elton: any chance?

sakai4eva · « **Reply #778 on:** Fri, 01 August 2014, 06:42:15 »

Quote from: taylordcraig on Fri, 01 August 2014, 02:27:41

Quote from: sakai4eva on Thu, 31 July 2014, 10:40:21
Elton, will Duck be open to making additional plates in the future?

haha did you find a buyer if you can get a diff plate?
had a similar problem...

@elton: any chance?

Not really. I like the 1800 layout (actually might be more perfect for me than any other layouts) but I'm curious because some of my endgame caps might not fit on this thing otherwise

bianco · « **Reply #779 on:** Fri, 01 August 2014, 08:18:49 »

different plate with slots for switch top removal! i'm in!

Blackehart · « **Reply #780 on:** Fri, 01 August 2014, 11:29:18 »

YUSS!

GOT ONE!

*does the Humpty Dance*

taylordcraig · « **Reply #781 on:** Fri, 01 August 2014, 17:16:26 »

I have a v1 right now. I think I would really like a v2 with 1800 layout.

sakai4eva · « **Reply #782 on:** Sun, 03 August 2014, 21:25:23 »

It's here. Pressing F5 does make the delivery man faster

Actually, it was here since last Thursday but I was working from home until today

Blackehart · « **Reply #783 on:** Thu, 07 August 2014, 10:07:17 »

How often are tracking numbers added?

elton5354 · « **Reply #784 on:** Sat, 09 August 2014, 19:02:42 »

It will be shipped out once they're all assembled. It is easier for them to ship the keyboards out all at once rather than individually one by one. Again, I apologize for the delay.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #785 on:** Sun, 10 August 2014, 00:36:25 »

I don't mind waiting a little longer

I just hope they put a "decent" value on the shipping box, otherwise I'll have to pay a little fortune

Blackehart · « **Reply #786 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 11:04:00 »

Quote from: elton5354 on Sat, 09 August 2014, 19:02:42

It will be shipped out once they're all assembled. It is easier for them to ship the keyboards out all at once rather than individually one by one. Again, I apologize for the delay.

It's like waiting for christmas

Zombly · « **Reply #787 on:** Wed, 13 August 2014, 11:29:24 »

Agreed, I just want it naow, I'd beat a child for one today.

taylordcraig · « **Reply #788 on:** Thu, 14 August 2014, 01:30:22 »

Hey guys. I'm holding a V1 in hand. I want to trade for a V2 or, I'll straight up buy your V2 off you. [I want that 1800 layout!]
Great chance for someone to switch up who was caught off guard by 1800 layout.
Thanks for your time.

edit2: found out a v2 pcb + plate can fit in my v1 case; willing to trade just pcb+plates

Blackehart · « **Reply #789 on:** Mon, 18 August 2014, 15:08:50 »

*pokes thread*

Is this thing on?

elton5354 · « **Reply #790 on:** Tue, 19 August 2014, 20:55:22 »

I've got news that the sets are all assembled now. If you have to update your address, tell me NOW. They will start shipping by next week.

witbliz · « **Reply #791 on:** Tue, 19 August 2014, 20:56:27 »

Best news of my week !! Wished there was pictures to see.. Can't imagine how long I wanted this

elton5354 · « **Reply #792 on:** Tue, 19 August 2014, 22:35:00 »

Here are the pictures of the assembled sets..

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=449172&mid=board_hDJd48

Also,

To adjust the brightness:

You can find the MFN key.

To adjust LED brightness you keep pressing MFN + LED UP(or LED DOWN)

Please make sure you keep pressing the key for a while.

digi · « **Reply #793 on:** Tue, 19 August 2014, 22:56:42 »

Quote from: elton5354 on Tue, 19 August 2014, 22:35:00

Here are the pictures of the assembled sets..

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=449172&mid=board_hDJd48

Also,

To adjust the brightness:

You can find the MFN key.

To adjust LED brightness you keep pressing MFN + LED UP(or LED DOWN)

Please make sure you keep pressing the key for a while.

Amazing!!!!! I can't believe he/they built these so quick! I wasn't expecting to see pics this soon

Thanks Elton!

Blackehart · « **Reply #794 on:** Tue, 19 August 2014, 23:12:36 »

JOYGASM!

taylordcraig · « **Reply #795 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 01:29:01 »

Quick reminder that I'm dying to throw cash at someone for their V2.
I'll even pay you to trade me PCB/Plates/WholeUnits for my V1.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #796 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 02:38:46 »

Nice preview of mine:

Is the upper right LED malfunctioning or isn't it supposed to light up?

bianco · « **Reply #797 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 02:41:08 »

Quote from: LechnerDE on Wed, 20 August 2014, 02:38:46

Nice preview of mine:

Show Image

Is the upper right LED malfunctioning or isn't it supposed to light up?

it's the indicator light for which layer that is active

LechnerDE · « **Reply #798 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 02:54:54 »

Ah ok, thanks for clarifying

dragonken · « **Reply #799 on:** Wed, 20 August 2014, 05:41:40 »

It's mine.

News:

Author Topic: LightSaver V2 Group Buy (Read 374398 times)