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

[JonasDK]

So, will it support LEDS?

default i supports esc + wasd + poker arrows and maybe more.
the discussion above is about the addon module that will make it support full led backlighting.

So there will somehow be a support of backlighting???

[Leslieann]

That's the eventual plan, but until it's cone, there is no guarantee.

You could always lay some EL lighting under the keys.

[JonasDK]

That's the eventual plan, but until it's cone, there is no guarantee.

You could always lay some EL lighting under the keys.

You lost me at EL lighting, care to explain what it is, or give me some links to read up on  ?

[domoaligato]

That's the eventual plan, but until it's cone, there is no guarantee.

You could always lay some EL lighting under the keys.

You lost me at EL lighting, care to explain what it is, or give me some links to read up on  ?

I am not trying to sound harsh but a large pool of resources and information about el lighting is available via google search and it would be best not to go that far off topic in this thread.
you could also open a new thread discussing el lighting and I am sure some members could explain it to you.

[Leslieann]

That's the eventual plan, but until it's cone, there is no guarantee.

You could always lay some EL lighting under the keys.

You lost me at EL lighting, care to explain what it is, or give me some links to read up on  ?

Look up EL Panel or EL wire, should give you all you need.

[Dhell82]

Just joined GH recently and i really want to get one of these GH60s. Any idea if and when there will be another Group Buy like this one or if i can put in a late order for one ? Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[domoaligato]

Just joined GH recently and i really want to get one of these GH60s. Any idea if and when there will be another Group Buy like this one or if i can put in a late order for one ? Any info is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

people will have some in the classifieds after this is done.

[Icte]

Just out of curiosity, were there a lot of order of the GH60 ISO 1.25x variant? 

[BlueBär]

Look in the first post at the order confirmation sheet, there's the list of who ordered what in which amount.

[nickwalt]

Regarding 1.25 ISO, if you're curious about why...
I like the poker style but wanted ISO equivalent.
Wanted a layout that works with a "tray" and doesn't need any top cover like WKL or HHKB layouts.
Will be using a mapping that makes the r-shift/win/menu/ctrl keys arrow keys using the Fn key.
Based on that, 1.25 seemed preferable to me, to keep the keys evenly balanced.
I ordered 2, I don't think I would have done that for a ready-made poker/pure but will use both in different locations.
There's definitely something about being able to say you made (at least some of) it yourself!

[Icte]

Regarding 1.25 ISO, if you're curious about why...
I like the poker style but wanted ISO equivalent.
Wanted a layout that works with a "tray" and doesn't need any top cover like WKL or HHKB layouts.
Will be using a mapping that makes the r-shift/win/menu/ctrl keys arrow keys using the Fn key.
Based on that, 1.25 seemed preferable to me, to keep the keys evenly balanced.
I ordered 2, I don't think I would have done that for a ready-made poker/pure but will use both in different locations.
There's definitely something about being able to say you made (at least some of) it yourself!

Actually reason I was curious was because I missed the sign-up for the GH60 and hoped some peopöe who bought extra of this particular model of GH60 would be willing to sell But awesome story nevertheless!

[acantha]

I recently took over someone's order for a GH60 without assembly service. This will be my first time doing something like this. Is there existing documentation on how to assemble everything? or will some be provided? would hate to screw it up.

[MJ45]

I recently took over someone's order for a GH60 without assembly service. This will be my first time doing something like this. Is there existing documentation on how to assemble everything? or will some be provided? would hate to screw it up.

If your PCB has pre - installed smd's its not hard to do the switches & led's. All you need is the basic soldering gear & experience. You can practice and get good skill by de-soldering and resoldering some junk-out dated electronics. Also there probably be a thread about the build some time soon.

[lcs]

I recently took over someone's order for a GH60 without assembly service. This will be my first time doing something like this. Is there existing documentation on how to assemble everything? or will some be provided? would hate to screw it up.

Holy crap man, how did you get one? I'm trying so hard to

[do_Og@n]

I recently took over someone's order for a GH60 without assembly service. This will be my first time doing something like this. Is there existing documentation on how to assemble everything? or will some be provided? would hate to screw it up.

Find some cheap Cherry boards on Ebay to practice Desoldering and re-soldering. They have 4 points to desolder which will give you a lot of practice. Plus you will get some switches and stabilizers while you're at it.

A Wyse PCE keyboard will work too but they only have 2 desolder points and the spacebar stabilizer isn't compatible with the GH60.

[acantha]

thanks for the advice! guess i'm off to ebay to find something to de and re solder.

[MKULTRA]

My first soldering experience was on my a.87 lol.  It really isn't hard.  I screwed up one of the pads on the LED's but besides that all is well.

[mauri]

Only soldering I've ever done was a pcb 1/8 the size of the gh60 and it was back in elementary school :d

[Defying]

Just curious, did anyone buy extra Poker plates? Seems like I'm too late to pick one up, and I can't find plates anywhere else.

[gnubag]

Just curious, did anyone buy extra Poker plates? Seems like I'm too late to pick one up, and I can't find plates anywhere else.

I may have a beast poker plate left after everything gets here.

[kekstee]

Oh, btw, I realized I probably need to make myself a 7unit space wire for cherry stabs, since i only ordered 6.25 (yes, that was stupid). What thickness is the wire and where can i get the required dimensions?

[jonathanyu]

is there any one have a extra pcb and plate?  i really want one

[BlueBär]

Oh, btw, I realized I probably need to make myself a 7unit space wire for cherry stabs, since i only ordered 6.25 (yes, that was stupid). What thickness is the wire and where can i get the required dimensions?

This should help you. Works very similar for Cherry stabs, too.

is there any one have a extra pcb and plate?  i really want one

Classifieds.

[tricheboars]

some awesome person should post a pic of the pcb. you know for drooling purposes.

[komar007]

Check this out: http://blog.komar.be/gh60-evolution/ for graphical comparison between rev. A and rev. B and hi-res renders. Rev. A pictures are available in various threads (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41464.0, http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37570.msg717519#msg717519), and rev. B pictures don't exist yet!

[tricheboars]

Check this out: http://blog.komar.be/gh60-evolution/ for graphical comparison between rev. A and rev. B and hi-res renders. Rev. A pictures are available in various threads (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41464.0, http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37570.msg717519#msg717519), and rev. B pictures don't exist yet!

yea the rev. b photos is what i be after!

[madderoftime]

Check this out: http://blog.komar.be/gh60-evolution/ for graphical comparison between rev. A and rev. B and hi-res renders. Rev. A pictures are available in various threads (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=41464.0, http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=37570.msg717519#msg717519), and rev. B pictures don't exist yet!

Where is the like button? 
Keep up the good work! Getting excited here.

[GeeGee]

Hey guys,
I was wondering if anyone will be selling these in the future, since I missed the deadline.
Thanks

[Qipz]

You should check the classifieds after people received theirs, there are plenty people who bought a butt load of GH60's and dont plan to keep them all

[GeeGee]

You should check the classifieds after people received theirs, there are plenty people who bought a butt load of GH60's and dont plan to keep them all

Thanks for the advice

[agodinhost]

Awesome work Komar007!!!
Thanks very much man!
 

[i3oilermaker]

Is there an ETA on when we expect these to ship?

[SpAmRaY]

Is there an ETA on when we expect these to ship?

Did the latest prototypes end up working out??

[T0ken]

Is there an ETA on when we expect these to ship?

Did the latest prototypes end up working out??

Komar mentioned in the blog post that the latest prototype ships to him on August 22; then there is testing and verification before final manufacturing. I too can hardly  wait,  but as with any group buy we've gotta be patient guys...

[SpAmRaY]

Is there an ETA on when we expect these to ship?

Did the latest prototypes end up working out??

Komar mentioned in the blog post that the latest prototype ships to him on August 22; then there is testing and verification before final manufacturing. I too can hardly  wait,  but as with any group buy we've gotta be patient guys...

Need to find this blog!! Thanks for posting, had no idea.

[agor]

http://blog.komar.be/

[jdcarpe]

Is there an ETA on when we expect these to ship?

Did the latest prototypes end up working out??

Komar mentioned in the blog post that the latest prototype ships to him on August 22; then there is testing and verification before final manufacturing. I too can hardly  wait,  but as with any group buy we've gotta be patient guys...

Need to find this blog!! Thanks for posting, had no idea.

http://blog.komar.be/gh60-evolution/

[CPTBadAss]

That was such a good read...the diagrams and adding in all the considerations we've asked for? Incredible. Great work guys.

* CPTBadAss is so excited

[SpAmRaY]

http://blog.komar.be/

 

Is there an ETA on when we expect these to ship?

Did the latest prototypes end up working out??

Komar mentioned in the blog post that the latest prototype ships to him on August 22; then there is testing and verification before final manufacturing. I too can hardly  wait,  but as with any group buy we've gotta be patient guys...

Need to find this blog!! Thanks for posting, had no idea.

http://blog.komar.be/gh60-evolution/

Thanks guys!!

Komar is a cool guy!! That flash drive mod....sweet. 

[Neal]

Sweet read, didn't know you had a blog.

[komar007]

Thanks guys! You're bumping up my pageviews count;)
As for prototypes, pcbcart have already amazed me with their speed and making stuff way before the scheduled date, but this time it seems it's not the case. So we're still waiting.

[Jhors2]

Is this still open for orders?

[gnubag]

Is this still open for orders?

no

check classifies for left overs.

[nil]

I'm purchasing a mini-B USB cable for the GH60 since I don't have one at the moment, and I'm getting confused by the number of necessary "pins". Looking at Monoprice, would this cable work?

[domoaligato]

I'm purchasing a mini-B USB cable for the GH60 since I don't have one at the moment, and I'm getting confused by the number of necessary "pins". Looking at Monoprice, would this cable work?

yes. but you can get a 15ft black one for less here...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812816059

[nil]

@domoaligato: Thanks for the quick reply and suggestion. I'm gonna go with Monoprice however because I want it white and 6ft is the exact length I want.

[debt4lyfe]

i'm really upset that i missed this. is there likely to be a big markup when people start selling their extra boards? i don't know how these things usually go.

[gnubag]

i'm really upset that i missed this. is there likely to be a big markup when people start selling their extra boards? i don't know how these things usually go.

[mashby]

i'm really upset that i missed this. is there likely to be a big markup when people start selling their extra boards? i don't know how these things usually go.

There will be some that try to profit, but most will sell it for what they have into it. At least that's what I've seen from other group buys. There are bound to be people who bought one (or more) PCBs too many.

[domoaligato]

you might see the prices range a little because the sellers will include the price they paid for shipping to them in the sale cost. but most won't try to profit from them.