[IC] Calling all 1800 lovers - Aluminum Case, Plate, Leeku 1800 PCB

[yuiop]

For more pictures, 
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&document_srl=941698
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=945928&mid=board_gb_poll




Options available

1) TX1800 - Full alu custom build
Aluminum Case + Plate + Leeku 1800 PCB = USD 335

• Full aluminum case, weighs about 3.5 ~ 4Kg
• Angled
• Anodizing colors available for the case: silver (pictured), black, dolch (dark gray-ish)
• Plate materials available: stainless steel, aluminum (silver, pictured), polycarbonate
• Supports switch top removal
• NOT compatible with stock Cherry 1800 case/PCB
• Fully programmable PCB designed/developed by Leeku
• Supports full LED backlighting
• Only the controller parts are pre-soldered

2) PCB + Plate Combo
Leeku PCB + Plate = USD 70

• No PCB only, plate only orders. You have to buy both
• Supports stock Cherry 1800 case, NOT compatible with the alu case in 1)
• Plate materials : stainless steel, aluminum (silver, pictured), polycarbonate
• Supports switch top removal
• For PCB, only the controller parts are pre-soldered
• Fully programmable, LED backlighting
• 1800 layout
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  top-SS, bottom-alu, cherry logo might be changed/removed
• 3000 layout also available for the same price
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These prices are tentative but won't change too much.  Shipping is from Korea so please keep that in mind.
PCBs are already on hand.  I was told the actual GB will start in a couple weeks @ kbdlab.

Any GHers interested in joining?

[jonathanyu]

I am interested.  Will the g80-3000 plate in the second link also be available?

[kin25]

yuiop. thanks..

[combataran]

Definitely interested in the plate and PCB, not too hot about the case. Doesn't look too great IMO.

[yuiop]

I am interested.  Will the g80-3000 plate in the second link also be available?

Yes.  It comes with Leeku's 3000 PCB for $70.

[Karura]

Would I be able to use the 3000 plate in the Cherry case with ease? I'd love to convert some of my G80 boards.

[kin25]

it's not hards to convert pcb and plate.
i 'll take some pictures and show you.... (next week)

[yuiop]

Would I be able to use the 3000 plate in the Cherry case with ease? I'd love to convert some of my G80 boards.

If you go with 3000 PCB+plate option 2), it will fit in your stock cherry case.  But you'd have to do some desoldering and soldering.

[Elrick]

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For more pictures, 
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_Lsno50&document_srl=941698
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=945928&mid=board_gb_poll




Options available

1) TX1800 - Full alu custom build
Aluminum Case + Plate + Leeku 1800 PCB = USD 335

• Full aluminum case, weighs about 3.5 ~ 4Kg
• Angled
• Anodizing colors available for the case: silver (pictured), black, dolch (dark gray-ish)
• Plate materials available: stainless steel, aluminum (silver, pictured), polycarbonate
• Supports switch top removal
• NOT compatible with stock Cherry 1800 case/PCB
• Fully programmable PCB designed/developed by Leeku
• Supports full LED backlighting
• Only the controller parts are pre-soldered

These prices are tentative but won't change too much.  Shipping is from Korea so please keep that in mind.
PCBs are already on hand.  I was told the actual GB will start in a couple weeks @ kbdlab.

Any GHers interested in joining?

GEEZUS H. CHRIST I'm in all the way up to my balls  .

Great to see another 1800 all aluminum keyboard being made again.  Now all the newbs out there can finally get a chance to own a truly REAL keyboard with it's own layout that very few people dare copy anywhere on this planet.

Thank you yuiop for letting us know and I hope you will carry this through from ordering to complete delivery into our hot little hands.  Please let us know what other colours are going to be available for the face plate.

[quochung1989]

Great. Very interested. I wish you can help geekhacker get it About me, i sure join
I like black color. i hope they 'll have option color to choose

[twiddle]

Looks good. I'd be in for PCB and plate more than likely.

[HoffmanMyster]

Oh wow.  I think I need this in my life.

[tjweir]

Oh me, oh my.

[DrHubblePhD]

I just built an original leeku 1800 for CPTbadass and I am in the process of building one for Ninjadoc, and I have to say that it is one sexy board, and the backlighting modes are awesome. I would deffinetly be interested in at least the PCB and plate combo!

[kin25]

[CPTBadAss]

I will say that if you're unsure about the Leeku 1800 PCB, you should get it. I'm very happy with my board. I bet it would be even better with a metal case but I'm quite happy with my Dolch case.

[bazh]

can we get the pcb in other color because honestly green looks fugly!

[CPTBadAss]

can we get the pcb in other color because honestly green looks fugly!

FWIW, my pcb was red. My Leeku 3000 PCB is also red.

[exitfire401]

I...I may have to sell something for this.

[quochung1989]

I...I may have to sell something for this.

Seem this IC is very interesting ha ha )

[DrHubblePhD]

So is this going to be exclusive to those who have connections over at kbd or will we have an official group buy here?

[kin25]

can we get the pcb in other color because honestly green looks fugly!

I can change PCB color. but MOQ is around 20. What color do you want? I have some red or white PCB.

[kin25]

So is this going to be exclusive to those who have connections over at kbd or will we have an official group buy here?

yuiop can help GB... he said to me...

[bazh]

either red or white sound good to me

[quochung1989]

can we get the pcb in other color because honestly green looks fugly!

I can change PCB color. but MOQ is around 20. What color do you want? I have some red or white PCB.

This mean MOQ is around 20 for each color? or for all? About color case? Only silver?

[kin25]

can we get the pcb in other color because honestly green looks fugly!

I can change PCB color. but MOQ is around 20. What color do you want? I have some red or white PCB.

This mean MOQ is around 20 for each color? or for all? About color case? Only silver?

PCB MOQ is 20.

[ApocalypseMaow]

Down for both!!! I've wanted this to happen for a long time!!!

[exitfire401]

can we get the pcb in other color because honestly green looks fugly!

I can change PCB color. but MOQ is around 20. What color do you want? I have some red or white PCB.

This mean MOQ is around 20 for each color? or for all? About color case? Only silver?

PCB MOQ is 20.

"Anodizing colors available for the case: silver (pictured), black, dolch (dark gray-ish)"

[yuiop]

There's no moq for the case.  But the colors are limited to silver/black/dolch. 
I'll have some pics of black and dolch samples to help you guys decide 

Green pcb is fugly?!? I'm not gonna argue with that.  Moq is 20 for each color.

So is this going to be exclusive to those who have connections over at kbd or will we have an official group buy here?

Since 1800 is not the most popular layout, I'm trying to gauge interest to see if there's enough interest to warrant an official group buy here.

[DrHubblePhD]

Well count me in for black!

[exitfire401]

If I could raise the funds in time, I'd get a black case with white pcb and alu plate.

[pexon]

Registering interest in PCB and plate, not a fan of the case

[yicaoyimu]

Interested in two 1800 PCB/plate combo. Might pick up a case as well.

[MOZ]

The Leeku 1800 PCB is amazing and one of my daily drivers on my family PC, everyone loves the layout.

[Sygaldry]

In for the dark grey one. 

[Data]

I just opened my wallet to see if this was possible and it screamed NOOOOOO!!!!! right in my face.

[Sygaldry]

I just opened my wallet to see if this was possible and it screamed NOOOOOO!!!!! right in my face.

Your wallet needs to learn some manners.

Slap some sense into it!

[heedpantsnow]

So I called 1-800-lovers and it didn't have anything to do with keyboards

[HoffmanMyster]

dolch (dark gray-ish)

I just saw this!      I need this!

[Elrick]

There's no moq for the case.  But the colors are limited to silver/black/dolch. 
I'll have some pics of black and dolch samples to help you guys decide 

Green pcb is fugly?!? I'm not gonna argue with that.  Moq is 20 for each color.

I don't have a BLACK version hence put me down for that.  Besides Black is always better than any other colour  .

Another thing with the Green PCB, wouldn't it be covered up with the stainless steel plate for some reason, hence you won't even see the PCB colour at all?

So is this going to be exclusive to those who have connections over at kbd or will we have an official group buy here?

Since 1800 is not the most popular layout, I'm trying to gauge interest to see if there's enough interest to warrant an official group buy here.

The 1800 is God's way of letting geeks know, that this is the SUPERIOR way to enlightenment and wisdom.  Moron's using the standard keyboard layout need to be aligned with the truth, that the 1800 is all you need in the world of keyboards.

Please never fall in with narrow minded tossers pushing their own inferior keyboard versions upon you, the 1800 Cherry is the only REAL Keyboard that has ever been produced on this planet.

This Group Buy MUST go forth and provide the true worshipers here, with their reliance of supreme perfection on Earth  .

[DrHubblePhD]

And a hand did reach from the land of Korea and did speak " all those who doth lie in the sodom west, who doth type on most primordial layout. Follow me to the land which doth place a keypad on thy right and doth place keys above it, there we shall be pure and free"

[yuiop]

Thanks for your words of wisdom, Elrick 

And you're right about the pcb.  Once you assemble everything and put it in a case - whether it's a cherry, dolch, alu case etc - the pcb will be completely covered up.  But I understand why some people want their pcbs in certain colors.  The chances are no one will ever know/care what's inside your keyboard.  But when you open it up for every once it a while, you don't wanna see that fugly green in there

[yuiop]

Thanks for registering interest, everyone!
I think we already have enough to make a push for non-green pcbs.
I personally think red is just as ugly as green.....so I'd say we go with white.
Feel free to voice your opinion though.

Also I'd like to ask your opinions on plate materials.  Just to get an idea on demand.
SS, Alu or Polycarb. which one would you choose?

[exitfire401]

Thanks for registering interest, everyone!
I think we already have enough to make a push for non-green pcbs.
I personally think red is just as ugly as green.....so I'd say we go with white.
Feel free to voice your opinion though.

Also I'd like to ask your opinions on plate materials.  Just to get an idea on demand.
SS, Alu or Polycarb. which one would you choose?

I vote alu to keep costs down.

[Photekq]

And you're right about the pcb.  Once you assemble everything and put it in a case - whether it's a cherry, dolch, alu case etc - the pcb will be completely covered up.  But I understand why some people want their pcbs in certain colors.  The chances are no one will ever know/care what's inside your keyboard.  But when you open it up for every once it a while, you don't wanna see that fugly green in there

Well, I will probably buy some 3000 PCBs/plates. I have 2 already and they're great. However, I won't be using the plates, so my PCBs will be visible between the switches. Red looks really nice in the Leeku 3000s I've done so far. I'm not so sure about white or green.

[yuiop]

Thanks for registering interest, everyone!
I think we already have enough to make a push for non-green pcbs.
I personally think red is just as ugly as green.....so I'd say we go with white.
Feel free to voice your opinion though.

Also I'd like to ask your opinions on plate materials.  Just to get an idea on demand.
SS, Alu or Polycarb. which one would you choose?

I vote alu to keep costs down.

All 3 are the same price.  You can choose whichever you'd like. 

[yuiop]

Well, I will probably buy some 3000 PCBs/plates. I have 2 already and they're great. However, I won't be using the plates, so my PCBs will be visible between the switches. Red looks really nice in the Leeku 3000s I've done so far. I'm not so sure about white or green.

That's fair.  Thanks for your input!

[yicaoyimu]

Vote for alu plate and "fugly" green PCB. I don't like white PCB personally. It's not very vintage looking.

The 1800 is God's way of letting geeks know, that this is the SUPERIOR way to enlightenment and wisdom.  Moron's using the standard keyboard layout need to be aligned with the truth, that the 1800 is all you need in the world of keyboards.

Please never fall in with narrow minded tossers pushing their own inferior keyboard versions upon you, the 1800 Cherry is the only REAL Keyboard that has ever been produced on this planet.

This Group Buy MUST go forth and provide the true worshipers here, with their reliance of supreme perfection on Earth  .

Reading your post is very entertaining, Elrick. It's my new way of learning English.  )

[jonathanyu]

can we get the pcb in other color because honestly green looks fugly!

I can change PCB color. but MOQ is around 20. What color do you want? I have some red or white PCB.

red or black please

[Sygaldry]

Is there an official voting process lol

If so: my vote is for steel plate and white PCB!

[DrHubblePhD]

+1 for white PCB and steel plate, make this think shake the desk it sits on

[Elrick]

Reading your post is very entertaining, Elrick. It's my new way of learning English.  )

Please know that I am essentially a Mine Worker on a remote site sending in my version of English, which is actually quite eloquent because I hardly use any 4-letter expletives (try to keep it down to a minimum).

So yes you shall get my degraded form of Australian English from the bottom end of town where we normally communicate via grunting and swearing on a daily basis  .

[Elrick]

Also I'd like to ask your opinions on plate materials.  Just to get an idea on demand.
SS, Alu or Polycarb. which one would you choose?

Definitely Stainless Steel because anything else would be sub-standard and that's not what we are about here on Geekhack.

[quochung1989]

Thanks for registering interest, everyone!
I think we already have enough to make a push for non-green pcbs.
I personally think red is just as ugly as green.....so I'd say we go with white.
Feel free to voice your opinion though.

Also I'd like to ask your opinions on plate materials.  Just to get an idea on demand.
SS, Alu or Polycarb. which one would you choose?

I wanna red pcb & alu plate. But alu case is quite heavy, so i think i 'll use cherry case instead. I hope they 'll fit cherry case

[MGH]

Registering interest in a 1800 style Plate and PCB, I have a plastic 1800 case I'd like to put this in

[yicaoyimu]

How easy is it to put the assembled PCB/plate into a plastic 1800 case? The usb port is in the middle on Leeku PCB while both 1800 cases I have (G80-1838 and G81-7000) have the wire on the right. Is there a lot of interior space to direct the wire from middle to right?

EDIT: I just observed there seemed to be USB port place on the right too. Does the PCB support both USB port position?

[Photekq]

How easy is it to put the assembled PCB/plate into a plastic 1800 case? The usb port is in the middle on Leeku PCB while both 1800 cases I have (G80-1838 and G81-7000) have the wire on the right. Is there a lot of interior space to direct the wire from middle to right?

EDIT: I just observed there seemed to be USB port place on the right too. Does the PCB support both USB port position?

If you're using it with an original case, you only use the USB port for programming. Then you solder a USB or PS2 cable to the four cable pins.

[MGH]

Would it perfectly fit with a G81-1800 case? I heard you have to shave some things off but I'm not sure if you have to with this PCB

[minh278]

I would be down to buy a white pcb fer the Leeku 3000 with the backplate.

[Karura]

BTW, why do you guys like 1800 over 3000?

Also, any chance of getting a white 3000 PCB + plate combo?

I would love to upgrade my G80-3000

[quochung1989]

BTW, why do you guys like 1800 over 3000?

Also, any chance of getting a white 3000 PCB + plate combo?

I would love to upgrade my G80-3000

[MOZ]

I like the 1800 over the 3000, for the layout, for one it provides a layout similar to modern laptop keyboard layouts. Also my work involves a fair amount of usage of the arrow keys, and they just feel at a more natural location for me on the 1800.

[yuiop]

Would it perfectly fit with a G81-1800 case? I heard you have to shave some things off but I'm not sure if you have to with this PCB

It should fit G81 case.  I'm not sure about shaving things off.  Maybe someone else could answer it.....

BTW, why do you guys like 1800 over 3000?

Also, any chance of getting a white 3000 PCB + plate combo?

I would love to upgrade my G80-3000

for the same reason people prefer TKL over full size board? 
1800 is smaller and doesn't take up as much desk space and still has 99% of the keys.

It doesn't look like there's enough demand for 3000 pcbs to produce another batch in different color.

[Karura]

Thanks for the explanation! I just never used a 1800 before and wasn't aware of its smaller size.

I do have two G80-3000 keyboards though, one that has a broken PCB. I am definitely in for a 3000 plate + PCB combo.

[yuiop]

Thanks for the explanation! I just never used a 1800 before and wasn't aware of its smaller size.

I do have two G80-3000 keyboards though, one that has a broken PCB. I am definitely in for a 3000 plate + PCB combo.

If that's the case, 3000 plate+pcb will work very nicely for you

[iamtootallforthis]

The only thing I don't like about the case is the N C S over the LEDs. I think it would look better without that. I still want the board though.

[intelli78]

I might be in for this. I also agree that the case would look better without the LED "legends."

[MOZ]

How about legends from the original boards, "1 A (Barred Down arrow)"

http://deskthority.net/w/images/thumb/4/4b/RaptorGaming_86221.jpg/800px-RaptorGaming_86221.jpg

[iamtootallforthis]

How about legends from the original boards, "1 A (Barred Down arrow)"

http://deskthority.net/w/images/thumb/4/4b/RaptorGaming_86221.jpg/800px-RaptorGaming_86221.jpg

Still not a fan

[Karura]

This is a pretty random question, but would it be possible to get something like the Raptor K1, then use the PCB to change it to ANSI layout?

[kin25]

This is a pretty random question, but would it be possible to get something like the Raptor K1, then use the PCB to change it to ANSI layout?

Sorry, You can't use ANSI layout. I also like the Raptor K1. but it's not possible.

[Sygaldry]

This is a pretty random question, but would it be possible to get something like the Raptor K1, then use the PCB to change it to ANSI layout?

Sorry, You can't use ANSI layout. I also like the Raptor K1. but it's not possible.

Are the Raptor K1 cases different, structurally, from the Cherry 1800 cases so that they can't take the Leeku PCB and Plate?

[kin25]

This is a pretty random question, but would it be possible to get something like the Raptor K1, then use the PCB to change it to ANSI layout?

Sorry, You can't use ANSI layout. I also like the Raptor K1. but it's not possible.

Are the Raptor K1 cases different, structurally, from the Cherry 1800 cases so that they can't take the Leeku PCB and Plate?

right. the raptor has 2 usb hub port.

[quochung1989]

This is a pretty random question, but would it be possible to get something like the Raptor K1, then use the PCB to change it to ANSI layout?

Sorry, You can't use ANSI layout. I also like the Raptor K1. but it's not possible.

Are the Raptor K1 cases different, structurally, from the Cherry 1800 cases so that they can't take the Leeku PCB and Plate?

right. the raptor has 2 usb hub port.

Oh. Awesome. Until now, i know this. Thanks for ur info

[TBone]

Interested, but the price is scary...I want it so bad though.

[echo0]

Interested in plate + PCB for both 1800 and 3000.

[Megaweapon]

the backlighting modes are awesome

Is there a detailed description or video of this somewhere?

[exitfire401]

Anymore updates on this?

[quochung1989]

the backlighting modes are awesome

Is there a detailed description or video of this somewhere?

[MOZ]

Off the top of my head I remember these for the 1800:
- All LEDs on - All LEDS on at max brightness (Dictated by resistors used)
- Pulsing LEDs - The LEDs fade in/out
- LEDs on when typing - LEDs light up when you press a key
- LEDs off when typing - LEDs stay on when not typing, so as soon as you press a key, they turn off
- LEDs off  - No LEDs on, ever.

I'll update once again, once I get back home.

[DrHubblePhD]

The coolest one was a mode that increased the brightness the more you typed!

[kin25]

The 2nd Proto TX1800 Black & Silver (SUS, AL, PC Plate)









After 3rd Proto Glay Housing, GB will be started. Sorry for late.

[exitfire401]

The 2nd Proto TX1800 Black & Silver (SUS, AL, PC Plate)
After 3rd Proto Glay Housing, GB will be started. Sorry for late.

 

[Karura]

Any idea on when the GB will start? I'm interested in the 3000 PCB and Plate.

[quochung1989]

Any idea on when the GB will start? I'm interested in the 3000 PCB and Plate.

• NOT compatible with stock Cherry 1800 case/PCB

What case do you use with this PCB & Plate,Karura?

[Karura]

I want to use the 3000 PCB and Plate with the OEM Cherry housing 

[quochung1989]

I want to use the 3000 PCB and Plate with the OEM Cherry housing 

But yuiop said it's not compatible with stock Cherry in OP? I am worry about that. Same you, I wanna build PCB & plate with Cherry case

[Karura]

I want to use the 3000 PCB and Plate with the OEM Cherry housing 

But yuiop said it's not compatible with stock Cherry in OP? I am worry about that. Same you, I wanna build PCB & plate with Cherry case

Where does it say that? It says it's not compatible with the Leeku case, but is with the 1800 (so in my case, the 3000) cases.

"Supports stock Cherry 1800 case, NOT compatible with the alu case in 1)"

[quochung1989]

I want to use the 3000 PCB and Plate with the OEM Cherry housing 

But yuiop said it's not compatible with stock Cherry in OP? I am worry about that. Same you, I wanna build PCB & plate with Cherry case

Where does it say that? It says it's not compatible with the Leeku case, but is with the 1800 (so in my case, the 3000) cases.

"Supports stock Cherry 1800 case, NOT compatible with the alu case in 1)"

Sorry my bad. I read OP uncarefully

TX1800; PCB & Plate is not compatible with Cherry case/PCB. I thought that is PCB in optional
All PCBs in optional is compatible Cherry stock case. Thanks for your help to understand exactly.

[nuclearsandwich]

Does this Leeku support Alps mount switches? If so is there a plate to go with them? Or at least a drawing of one?

[kin25]

Does this Leeku support Alps mount switches? If so is there a plate to go with them? Or at least a drawing of one?

sorry. i have no alps plate.

[Karura]

So I'm still wondering, does the actual GB have a start date, or is it still in the IC stage?

[iamtootallforthis]

Damn those cases look awesome but I still despise the NCS lettering for the LEDs. I would love to have it without that

[kin25]

So I'm still wondering, does the actual GB have a start date, or is it still in the IC stage?

i will make 3rd proto Gray Housing.
GB will be started in January.

[quochung1989]

So I'm still wondering, does the actual GB have a start date, or is it still in the IC stage?

i will make 3rd proto Gray Housing.
GB will be started in January.

Sound good

[kin25]

Damn those cases look awesome but I still despise the NCS lettering for the LEDs. I would love to have it without that

Sorry... 
I will ask the factory to make without Lettering...
But it's highly unlikely.

[iamtootallforthis]

Damn those cases look awesome but I still despise the NCS lettering for the LEDs. I would love to have it without that

Sorry... 
I will ask the factory to make without Lettering...
But it's highly unlikely.

I don't think it'll stop me from buying if I can gather the gonna but it is just a personal preference.

[bazemk1979]

I like it, damn I was waiting for the Light saver but I think this one might look better and hopefully does not have the software problems that the Light saver has as I read here on the forums. I'm in for 1 complete order: case,PBC,plate. Got few questions:

1. Will there be ridges opened on the plate around the switch mounting square holes so we can remove the top covers if we need to clean up, asking this cause today I ended up cleaning my TrikX that had around 20 keys that had chatter because of dust.....

2. The back of the keyboard looks exactly like my TrikX, is this the same guy that made the TrikX case that will be making this one?

3. Color options on the steel plate? or just silver?

I'm in on this one and if there is any type of vote for PCB colors, this is the colors I would go most: Black PCB or White PCB, not too crazy about the red PCB, but the green one simple screams like the old PCB's back in the old days, yellow also is horrible.

[kin25]

I like it, damn I was waiting for the Light saver but I think this one might look better and hopefully does not have the software problems that the Light saver has as I read here on the forums. I'm in for 1 complete order: case,PBC,plate. Got few questions:

1. Will there be ridges opened on the plate around the switch mounting square holes so we can remove the top covers if we need to clean up, asking this cause today I ended up cleaning my TrikX that had around 20 keys that had chatter because of dust.....

2. The back of the keyboard looks exactly like my TrikX, is this the same guy that made the TrikX case that will be making this one?

3. Color options on the steel plate? or just silver?

I'm in on this one and if there is any type of vote for PCB colors, this is the colors I would go most: Black PCB or White PCB, not too crazy about the red PCB, but the green one simple screams like the old PCB's back in the old days, yellow also is horrible.

1) can open switch without desoldering
2) same designer... you're right.
3) plate has 3 options (SUS. silver ALU. clear sanded PC)
* pcb color options... not yet.

[bazemk1979]

I like it, damn I was waiting for the Light saver but I think this one might look better and hopefully does not have the software problems that the Light saver has as I read here on the forums. I'm in for 1 complete order: case,PBC,plate. Got few questions:

1. Will there be ridges opened on the plate around the switch mounting square holes so we can remove the top covers if we need to clean up, asking this cause today I ended up cleaning my TrikX that had around 20 keys that had chatter because of dust.....

2. The back of the keyboard looks exactly like my TrikX, is this the same guy that made the TrikX case that will be making this one?

3. Color options on the steel plate? or just silver?

I'm in on this one and if there is any type of vote for PCB colors, this is the colors I would go most: Black PCB or White PCB, not too crazy about the red PCB, but the green one simple screams like the old PCB's back in the old days, yellow also is horrible.

1) can open switch without desoldering
2) same designer... you're right.
3) plate has 3 options (SUS. silver ALU. clear sanded PC)
* pcb color options... not yet.

cool I like the fact that is the same designer of the keyboard, I'm impressed with the TrikX design and heftiness.

[Karura]

Just wondering, do you guys prefer silver alu, or stainless steel for the plate? Would one be better than the other, and in what way?

[bazemk1979]

my opinion the steel is better because is more durable, specially when fitting new keycaps and they need to be pressed harder in order for them to fit to the bottom of the stem, aluminum might be flaky for this sort of thing. they both wont rust and steel is stronger, I would think steel is better choice, also isn't steel cheaper than the aluminum too?

[quochung1989]

my opinion the steel is better because is more durable, specially when fitting new keycaps and they need to be pressed harder in order for them to fit to the bottom of the stem, aluminum might be flaky for this sort of thing. they both wont rust and steel is stronger, I would think steel is better choice, also isn't steel cheaper than the aluminum too?

But about feel type? I think aluminum is better than steel

[tjweir]

Had I not just bought 3 boards from Duck, I'd be all over this.

I love this layout.

[kin25]

Generally...
AL plate is for white or brown switch(clear)
SUS plate is for black or red switch(linear)
PC plate is for blue switch(click)
But... It's personal taste..

[Elrick]

Just wondering, do you guys prefer silver alu, or stainless steel for the plate? Would one be better than the other, and in what way?

STAINLESS STEEL is always better than Aluminum, but if you want colour, the Aluminum plate delivers (if there are colours to choose).

[JaccoW]

Tentatively interested. Depending on when the GB starts.

BTW, why do you guys like 1800 over 3000?

for the same reason people prefer TKL over full size board? 
1800 is smaller and doesn't take up as much desk space and still has 99% of the keys.

It doesn't look like there's enough demand for 3000 pcbs to produce another batch in different color.

Because it basically puts a full-size layout in a TKL-width package.

[iamtootallforthis]

Tentatively interested. Depending on when the GB starts.

BTW, why do you guys like 1800 over 3000?

for the same reason people prefer TKL over full size board? 
1800 is smaller and doesn't take up as much desk space and still has 99% of the keys.

It doesn't look like there's enough demand for 3000 pcbs to produce another batch in different color.

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Because it basically puts a full-size layout in a TKL-width package. ;)

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And that is exactly why I want it!

[quochung1989]

But 1800 is hard to find Cherry set You 'll have to use some blank keys to fit profile

[Sygaldry]

But 1800 is hard to find Cherry set You 'll have to use some blank keys to fit profile

Why would it be hard to find a Cherry set? There are tons of old Cherry G80-1800 boards available on eBay and TaoBao. Heck, I harvested a NIB 1800 just last month for a great set of PBT 1800 keycaps.

[quochung1989]

But 1800 is hard to find Cherry set You 'll have to use some blank keys to fit profile

Why would it be hard to find a Cherry set? There are tons of old Cherry G80-1800 boards available on eBay and TaoBao. Heck, I harvested a NIB 1800 just last month for a great set of PBT 1800 keycaps.

Oh 1800 with PBT dye-sub from Cherry? much more? Can you give me link?

[Sygaldry]

But 1800 is hard to find Cherry set You 'll have to use some blank keys to fit profile

Why would it be hard to find a Cherry set? There are tons of old Cherry G80-1800 boards available on eBay and TaoBao. Heck, I harvested a NIB 1800 just last month for a great set of PBT 1800 keycaps.

Oh 1800 with PBT dye-sub from Cherry? much more? Can you give me link?

http://s.taobao.com/search?q=g80-1800&commend=all&ssid=s5-e&search_type=mall&sourceId=tb.index&spm=a215z.7106357.5803581.d4908513

Might have to dig through here.

[intelli78]

Oh 1800 with PBT dye-sub from Cherry? much more? Can you give me link?

Were there any 1800s with dyesubbing? I think he means lasered PBT.

[Sygaldry]

Oh 1800 with PBT dye-sub from Cherry? much more? Can you give me link?

Were there any 1800s with dyesubbing? I think he means lasered PBT.

Not sure about Dye subbed 1800 caps but there there are ABS DS and lasered PBT as far as I know.

[inlikeflynn]

Oh 1800 with PBT dye-sub from Cherry? much more? Can you give me link?

Were there any 1800s with dyesubbing? I think he means lasered PBT.

Not sure about Dye subbed 1800 caps but there there are ABS DS and lasered PBT as far as I know.

there was never any dyesub 1800's made

back to ignoring this thread as I cannot acquire any more 1800 boards 

[quochung1989]

there was never any dyesub 1800's made

back to ignoring this thread as I cannot acquire any more 1800 boards 

Not sure about Dye subbed 1800 caps but there there are ABS DS and lasered PBT as far as I know.

Thank yours info But I have worry about ABS DS & board have ABS DS. They still new? Because I heard more bad info about taobao market

[quochung1989]

More seller said out of stock for keyboard or keycaps Double shot on taobao. May be PBT laser is easy to get

[kin25]

last proto pictures.

[FrostyToast]

I'm interested in this.
Although whether or not I bite is up to my wallet.

[Karura]

last proto pictures.
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Woah, we have the choice of black cases? That makes me a lot more interested in the Leeku case, instead of retrofitting a Cherry case with the plate.

[Sygaldry]

Holy **** that gray looks good................

[JaccoW]

Damn. I was thinking of getting a silver one but that grey looks really classy.
Same for the black btw but I already have a black aluminum Korean case.

[iamtootallforthis]

I have to say the dark grey case looks awesome and the indicator markings don't really bother me as much.

[HoffmanMyster]

Holy **** that gray looks good................

Took the words right out of my mouth. 

Need the grey...

[quochung1989]

Black is great, especially with silver plate. Wait this group buy happen 

[exitfire401]

Holy **** that gray looks good................

Took the words right out of my mouth. 

Need the grey...

Yeah...just when I thought my credit card bill was paid off =(

[Spopepro]

Was unsure.

Saw grey option.

When can I send money?

[quochung1989]

Was unsure.

Saw grey option.

When can I send money?

He said he 'll run group buy this week. Please wait

[Dansor]

Absolutely in for this, 1800 + Grey case.  My pref is for the stainless steel plate.
Is 1.25x-1.25x-1.25x-6.25x-1.5x-1.5x a valid bottom row layout?
It looks like it from the PCB pictures, but I just would like to double check. 

Thanks!

[kin25]

Absolutely in for this, 1800 + Grey case.  My pref is for the stainless steel plate.
Is 1.25x-1.25x-1.25x-6.25x-1.5x-1.5x a valid bottom row layout?
It looks like it from the PCB pictures, but I just would like to double check. 

Thanks!

you're right. you can use like these pictures

[Karura]

Absolutely in for this, 1800 + Grey case.  My pref is for the stainless steel plate.
Is 1.25x-1.25x-1.25x-6.25x-1.5x-1.5x a valid bottom row layout?
It looks like it from the PCB pictures, but I just would like to double check. 

Thanks!

you're right. you can use like these pictures

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Does the 2) PCB + Plate Combo option also come in this configuration?

If so, I definitely might consider that.

[kin25]

Absolutely in for this, 1800 + Grey case.  My pref is for the stainless steel plate.
Is 1.25x-1.25x-1.25x-6.25x-1.5x-1.5x a valid bottom row layout?
It looks like it from the PCB pictures, but I just would like to double check. 

Thanks!

you're right. you can use like these pictures

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Does the 2) PCB + Plate Combo option also come in this configuration?

If so, I definitely might consider that.

you can buy PCB+Plate Combo.

[Elrick]

you're right. you can use like these pictures

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Oh my Gawd, got an instant hard-on when I saw these pics  .

I always knew the 1800 series was such a seductive piece of kit.  Every time I'm with my Mrs always thinking about this keyboard, please run this Group Buy already.......

[Data]

That Dolch-on-Dolch action...

[Karura]

Does the PCB support usb hubs such as on the newer Cherry 1800 boards?


MOD EDIT: fixed image link.

[Megaweapon]

He said he 'll run group buy this week. Please wait

It's been two weeks.  Is this still going to happen?

[Jokrik]

He said he 'll run group buy this week. Please wait

It's been two weeks.  Is this still going to happen?

This...

[quochung1989]

kin25 please help me 

[Ouro]

I would buy one of these now since I cant get my hand on a Red Scarf 3

[kin25]

i am solving some trouble with factory.
soon... i will open GB tx1800.

[Elrick]

i am solving some trouble with factory.
soon... i will open GB tx1800.

Excellent...... 

[quochung1989]

i am solving some trouble with factory.
soon... i will open GB tx1800.

Yes. Waiting your update

[quochung1989]

I saw kin25 open group buy on kbdlab
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=1113671&mid=board_gb_do

[CPTBadAss]

Ugh after seeing those pictures I'm interested in picking up just the silver case...

[kin25]

I saw kin25 open group buy on kbdlab
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=1113671&mid=board_gb_do

thanks quochung~ 

[kin25]

GB thread has been submitted, currently waiting to be approved.

[Karura]

GB thread has been submitted, currently waiting to be approved.

I am so excited


BTW is green the only PCB colour choice we have?

[kin25]

GB thread has been submitted, currently waiting to be approved.

I am so excited


BTW is green the only PCB colour choice we have?

PCB color will be white.
(I have some green, red, white pcbs)
what color do you want?

[Karura]

GB thread has been submitted, currently waiting to be approved.

I am so excited


BTW is green the only PCB colour choice we have?

PCB color will be white.
(I have some green, red, white pcbs)
what color do you want?

I think white or black would be the best

As long as it's not Green, haha!

[Elrick]

I think white or black would be the best

No mate, better choose all BLACK because you know that famous old saying amongst women everywhere, once you go Black there is no going back  .

[HoffmanMyster]

GB thread has been approved.   

[quochung1989]

I like red/black color but priority red.