[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!