DUCK 75% Keyboard - Discussion

[dorkvader]

http://duck0113.tistory.com/101 this site contains images  of where he rgb led are installed and I'm assuming that the firmware let's you control the colors

I see, so you can't use a plate if you want to see the RGB effects.

the RGBLEDs are on the other side of the SCB from where a plate would go. The 2 on the sides shine down on your desk through the holes in the case, just like all the other duck keyboards (my idea!). The rest are positioned around the edge and wolud shine out through the side of the case through that plastic spacer.

I really like how duck has gone to RGBLED: I think it's a great step in the right direction. I will probably have to pick up one of the next generation.

[yasuo]

just a suggestion

[tbc]

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why?

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[feizor]

http://duck0113.tistory.com/101 this site contains images  of where he rgb led are installed and I'm assuming that the firmware let's you control the colors

I see, so you can't use a plate if you want to see the RGB effects.

the RGBLEDs are on the other side of the SCB from where a plate would go. The 2 on the sides shine down on your desk through the holes in the case, just like all the other duck keyboards (my idea!). The rest are positioned around the edge and wolud shine out through the side of the case through that plastic spacer.

I really like how duck has gone to RGBLED: I think it's a great step in the right direction. I will probably have to pick up one of the next generation.

Oh right. I forgot about the plastic spacer!

[elton5354]

Final pictures and videos of the Octagon before a GB...

http://duck0113.tistory.com/108

The Koreans are starting next week..

[Elocutive]

Hopefully I will be participating in this!

[Synjin]

Final pictures and videos of the Octagon before a GB...

http://duck0113.tistory.com/108

The Koreans are starting next week..

Have they decided the set price yet?

[elton5354]

Around $295 for sure.

[xauser]

When will geekhack group buy start elton?

[StylinGreymon]

I'll ask here too:
Does anyone know where Duck got the HHKB stickers he put on his Viper?

[elton5354]

When will geekhack group buy start elton?

Maybe next week or 2.

I'll ask here too:
Does anyone know where Duck got the HHKB stickers he put on his Viper?

He probably had his made like the stickers for the Octagon.

[DzyDzyDino]

Just as it is would be fine for me. If it's sub $300, count me in.

[frosty]

For me
-Plate with cutouts
-Yes, a GH version would be swell.
-Primarily a linear person but I could try ALPs too, so alps and mx compatible pcb would be nice.

[MrChunky]

I thought I was dreaming when I saw this:)



I guess I have to get one now.

[iscaacsi]

put me down too.
exactly what i've been looking for

[whentheclouds]

Elton, will this GB be available in 2 rounds like with the Viper/Duck?

[cannonking]

So this is a 'tray style' case so it's made up of one piece of metal and a plate, so it won't be as 'solid' as a KMAC, correct? How about compared to a GON, this will be more solid right? Sorry for the silly question.

[yicaoyimu]

So this is a 'tray style' case so it's made up of one piece of metal and a plate, so it won't be as 'solid' as a KMAC, correct? How about compared to a GON, this will be more solid right? Sorry for the silly question.

Yes it's tray style case. It might not be as solid as KMAC, but it has a lot more metal than Gon.

[cannonking]

So this is a 'tray style' case so it's made up of one piece of metal and a plate, so it won't be as 'solid' as a KMAC, correct? How about compared to a GON, this will be more solid right? Sorry for the silly question.

Yes it's tray style case. It might not be as solid as KMAC, but it has a lot more metal than Gon.

Ok thanks. Very excited for the group buy .

[radio_killah]

I might be interested but can some one explain the appeal of that steep incline on the case?

[dorkvader]

So this is a 'tray style' case so it's made up of one piece of metal and a plate, so it won't be as 'solid' as a KMAC, correct? How about compared to a GON, this will be more solid right? Sorry for the silly question.

Yes it's tray style case. It might not be as solid as KMAC, but it has a lot more metal than Gon.

My lightsaver (tray style) feels more solid than my KMAC did, but I suspect that's because of the steel plate on the lightsaver and the aluminium plate on the KMAC (now sold).

[digi]

I might be interested but can some one explain the appeal of that steep incline on the case?

This is my personal opinion but the incline on my lightsaver isn't bad at all and it appears to be very comparable if not the same on the 75%. I use a Filco wrist rest so my palms sit at a good height and is very comfortable to type on. I wouldn't recommend a DSA set for such a board but to each their own. =)

[radio_killah]

I might be interested but can some one explain the appeal of that steep incline on the case?

This is my personal opinion but the incline on my lightsaver isn't bad at all and it appears to be very comparable if not the same on the 75%. I use a Filco wrist rest so my palms sit at a good height and is very comfortable to type on. I wouldn't recommend a DSA set for such a board but to each their own. =)

Yeah I wouldn't use anything but a sculptured set on something with that steep of an incline. I actually really like DSA and I tend to lay my keyboards down flat so I might have to pass although the layout on this looks awesome.

[Photoelectric]

I might be interested but can some one explain the appeal of that steep incline on the case?

This is my personal opinion but the incline on my lightsaver isn't bad at all and it appears to be very comparable if not the same on the 75%. I use a Filco wrist rest so my palms sit at a good height and is very comfortable to type on. I wouldn't recommend a DSA set for such a board but to each their own. =)

Yeah I wouldn't use anything but a sculptured set on something with that steep of an incline. I actually really like DSA and I tend to lay my keyboards down flat so I might have to pass although the layout on this looks awesome.

I had the same reservations, preferring the flat profile of a Filco without its feet extended, but the Lightsaver is quite low along the front, and overall typing angle is very comfortable.  I like Cherry profile keycaps on it.

[elton5354]

Group buy is up on KBDLAB.  http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=759188&mid=board_gb_outside

I'll have one up next week.

[archer]

Will this GB be similar as the lightsaver where you're buying the assembly kit to make one of these... with an option for full assembly, for an added price?

[elton5354]

I won't be adding assembly as an option.  Took too long last round..

[tuantruong]

Group buy is up on KBDLAB.  http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=759188&mid=board_gb_outside

I'll have one up next week.

So this time Korean and GH GBs will be happening at the same time or we will have to wait for the Korean 1st like Viper/Eagle GB?

[Synjin]

I'm assuming together since ours will start next week and this started this week?

[elton5354]

GB will start about the same time, but the lead time for shipping is 3 months.

[DrHubblePhD]

GB will start about the same time, but the lead time for shipping is 3 months.

I am not so patiently waiting for this to start! I keep refreshing the group buy thread!

[Sygaldry]

Tagging to get updates!

[elton5354]

I made the group buy already earlier tonight. Just waiting for mods to approve it.

[Synjin]

Quickly mods, approve it so I can join in.

[trizkut]

Quickly mods, approve it so I can join in.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65036.0

[Moralless]

Quickly mods, approve it so I can join in.

It's already been approved

edit: bit too slow on the reply