GH60 Group Buy (Salvage Mode: Enabled - Update in OP)

[MKULTRA]

Sorry if this has already been answered. When the gh60s are all shipped out, are there any plans to mass produce/sell them?

No plans to mass produce them.  However some vendors like feng and qtan bought a ton of PCB's, so you will be able to get one.

[JonasDK]

i think it was ek that was going to stock them after the GB

EDIT: It's http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/ as SpAmRaY pointed out 

[SpAmRaY]

i think it was ek that was going to stock them after the GB

That would be http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/ not www.elitekeyboards.com

[longweight]

Any ideas on how difficult it will be to get an ISO PCB and plate?

[JonasDK]

i think it was ek that was going to stock them after the GB

That would be http://www.mechanicalkeyboards.com/ not www.elitekeyboards.com

I stand corrected, my mistake  )

[BunnyLake]

Any ideas on how difficult it will be to get an ISO PCB and plate?

i have a spare of both

[longweight]

Would it be possible to buy them off of you?!

[BunnyLake]

Would it be possible to buy them off of you?!

yeah no problem at all sir

[longweight]

God. Damn. You are awesome!


How do we do this?

[mauri]

God. Damn. You are awesome!


How do we do this?

Be at an x location with a suitcase full of unmarked bills.

[vax]

**** my face this is awesome... One of the few things I regret to have missed...

Anyone got a ISO HHKB (fully assembled?) I could snack of their hands? :prettyplease:

[bueller]

Sorry if this has already been answered. When the gh60s are all shipped out, are there any plans to mass produce/sell them?

Yep I believe MechanicalKeyboards.com will be selling them alongside the Phantom and ErgoDox PCB's.

[mauri]

**** my face this is awesome... One of the few things I regret to have missed...

Anyone got a ISO HHKB (fully assembled?) I could snack of their hands? :prettyplease:

You're in luck sir


http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47126.0

http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/housingscases/57-gon-ns-gh60-iso-housing-only.html

Now, all you'd need is the actual pcb, which in theory should be easier than the plate.

[phatdood9]

thanks for the info, will keep an eye on those retailers when the time comes

[vax]

**** my face this is awesome... One of the few things I regret to have missed...

Anyone got a ISO HHKB (fully assembled?) I could snack of their hands? :prettyplease:

You're in luck sir


http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47126.0

http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/housingscases/57-gon-ns-gh60-iso-housing-only.html

Now, all you'd need is the actual pcb, which in theory should be easier than the plate.

Well that price is STEEP. I mean like **** me steep. Also not assembled...

[JBert]

Also, why is this listed as in production when it is still in QA stage?

Because they are producing prototypes maybe?

They've been producing prototypes even before this group buy started, so that's not a valid reason.

[mauri]

**** my face this is awesome... One of the few things I regret to have missed...

Anyone got a ISO HHKB (fully assembled?) I could snack of their hands? :prettyplease:

You're in luck sir


http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47126.0

http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/housingscases/57-gon-ns-gh60-iso-housing-only.html

Now, all you'd need is the actual pcb, which in theory should be easier than the plate.

Well that price is STEEP. I mean like **** me steep. Also not assembled...

Supply and demand, doubt the amount of ISO HHKB plate exceeds 50 and most intend to keep theirs.

[Glod]

is there still a chance we will see the GH60 by the end of 2013?, or are we looking at 2014 now?

[jdcarpe]

[IvanIvanovich]

Is there any official update on what is happening, reason for delays?

[pixel5]

Is there any official update on what is happening, reason for delays?

Waiting on WFD, from what I know.

[jdcarpe]

I'm afraid nothing will move with this until WFD returns.

Unless komar wants to move forward with PCB manufacturing without prototype testing. I could take over the plate and stabilizer stuff if needed.

[komar007]

I'm afraid nothing will move with this until WFD returns.

Unless komar wants to move forward with PCB manufacturing without prototype testing. I could take over the plate and stabilizer stuff if needed.

I really wouldn't like to move forward without the prototypes. I'm just wondering what's happened.

[T0ken]

So, WFD is the only one with Rev. B prototypes?

[jdcarpe]

So, WFD is the only one with Rev. B prototypes?

That's a fact, Jack.

[MKULTRA]

I wonder if he knows that he's holding all of this up.  He should have atleast PMed jd and maybe sent the prototype over to him for testing.

[danielucf]

I'm afraid nothing will move with this until WFD returns.

Unless komar wants to move forward with PCB manufacturing without prototype testing. I could take over the plate and stabilizer stuff if needed.

I volunteer myself for a new round of prototyping. I have cases, switches, soldering iron ready to roll.

[SpAmRaY]

I'm afraid nothing will move with this until WFD returns.

Unless komar wants to move forward with PCB manufacturing without prototype testing. I could take over the plate and stabilizer stuff if needed.

I volunteer myself for a new round of prototyping. I have cases, switches, soldering iron ready to roll.

^^ daniel you sure you've got the time for that commitment

[jdcarpe]

I'm afraid nothing will move with this until WFD returns.

Unless komar wants to move forward with PCB manufacturing without prototype testing. I could take over the plate and stabilizer stuff if needed.

I volunteer myself for a new round of prototyping. I have cases, switches, soldering iron ready to roll.

Unfortunately, that doesn't help our situation much. What we really need is a volunteer to show up at WFD's residence and get the prototypes from him and ship them out. Barring that, I'm not really sure how we proceed.

komar, if you want, we could sell some prototype opportunities to fund the manufacture of more prototype boards, which you could ship to me for distribution.

TJ, are you watching this thread? Do you know if WFD has had plates made already, as in you sent the money for them somewhere?

[BunnyLake]

I'm afraid nothing will move with this until WFD returns.

Unless komar wants to move forward with PCB manufacturing without prototype testing. I could take over the plate and stabilizer stuff if needed.

I volunteer myself for a new round of prototyping. I have cases, switches, soldering iron ready to roll.

Unfortunately, that doesn't help our situation much. What we really need is a volunteer to show up at WFD's residence and get the prototypes from him and ship them out. Barring that, I'm not really sure how we proceed.

komar, if you want, we could sell some prototype opportunities to fund the manufacture of more prototype boards, which you could ship to me for distribution.

TJ, are you watching this thread? Do you know if WFD has had plates made already, as in you sent the money for them somewhere?

i will buy a prototyping opportunity if that happens, i have everything sat here ready to go

[MKULTRA]

ItsBc found him whenever he posted a few weeks ago.  Maybe he could drop a line?

[JPG]

I would be in for a prototype too if you don't need a 100% guarantee that I will manage to solder it properly!

I have switches, a cable, soldering stuff, no experience and balls! 

I have no case to test it with, but I could at least make sure I can solder switches and plug it in! A poker plate would help too else I will need to work on desoldering skill a lot after!

So all in all, I would like a prototype if you need a number to finance them, but I am not the best candidate to really test it!

[The_Beast]

Am I still getting a rev. B?

[aggiejy]

I've got all parts and everything ready to go for a prototype as well, if you guys do want to raise some money to fund something.

[SpAmRaY]

I've got all parts and everything ready to go for a prototype as well, if you guys do want to raise some money to fund something.

^^ Thinking about this, I do to actually.

[danielucf]

I am in for a prototype and have two plates ready to go.

[gnubag]

I am in for a prototype and have two plates ready to go.

same here

[Glod]

I have so much invested in multiple GH60s that it exceeds the money I spent on my multiple ergodox.

I wish there was something I could do, out of money and feeling helpless.

[elton5354]

I have so much invested in multiple GH60s that it exceeds the money I spent on my multiple ergodox.

I wish there was something I could do, out of money and feeling helpless.

+1

[Tarzan]

I have some money, but not exactly sure what I can do.  Sell me a prototype? 

I'd ordered three PCBs, and since then I've been collecting the switches, cases, etc. I'd need to assemble them.  Now what?

[LONGZILLA]

I have so much invested in multiple GH60s that it exceeds the money I spent on my multiple ergodox.

I wish there was something I could do, out of money and feeling helpless.

I believe there are a few classifieds looking to buy in on GH60 PCBs
/shameless-self-plug

[jdcarpe]

Guys, to be clear, this GB is not fubar'd. It's just not moving right now, and it should be. There are plans being put into motion to get this moving forward again. Rest assured, everyone will get what they ordered. All hope is not lost.

[do_Og@n]

I would rather they get it right the before they send out 100+ PCB's.

I've worked in QA for hardware and software before and it is a long process but worth it when the results are 110%.

Thanks for all the hard work you are all putting into this GB. Much different than a set of keycaps.

[JPG]

I would rather they get it right the before they send out 100+ PCB's.

I've worked in QA for hardware and software before and it is a long process but worth it when the results are 110%.

Thanks for all the hard work you are all putting into this GB. Much different than a set of keycaps.

It's more like 700+ pcb's so all the more reason to be sure it's all perfect.

[jdcarpe]

306 individual orders...

[gnubag]

well, i guess another run of the b. prototypes should be made and sent to jd or somebody who is willing to send them out to the testers.

[demik]

im going to be mighty mouse for you people.

I GOT THIS.

[meiosis]

im going to be mighty mouse for you people.

I GOT THIS.

pick me up please

[demik]

im going to be mighty mouse for you people.

I GOT THIS.

pick me up please

ROOOAD TRIP

[MOZ]

I would be willing to chip in for a prototype or help in anyway AT ALL possible.