Orion V2

[Flyersfan1]

For those with Duck boards now, is the 11 degree angle comfortable to use? I know it's a preference like all things, I just worry it might be a bit of a shock to me since I'm used to using a much lower angle.

[monotagary]

Would the price vary depending on the bottom you take or would they all be the same price?

Price will vary. Full alu will be the most expensive. Flat acrylic will be the cheapest.

I wonder how it would look wiyh the flat acrylic and the bottom led.

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2381083&mid=board_Lsno50

That link should show you exactly what you're looking for.

Thank you. It looks cool.

To summarize all 3 bottoms:

Aluminum bottom
http://duck0113.tistory.com/117

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Acrylic bottom
http://duck0113.tistory.com/119

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Flat acrylic bottom
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2381083&mid=board_Lsno50

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Note that ALPs PCB will be different than MX's.

Damn they the full ALU or the acrylic bottom are so nice. It is hard to choose. I'm going to regret this one as I don't have money for it ATM. Is it a one time sale or can you order it afterwards if you go through the website you linked?

I'm pretty sure it's going to be a one time deal, or you'll have to get one aftermarket... and it will hurt your wallet even more.

[Ngt]

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can you order it afterwards if you go through the website you linked?

Pretty sure, nop.

It's a one time sale (= groupbuy).

I was not talking about this sale thread but more like in general as I assume we would not be the only one buying it. Especially since it is done towards the Korean community as it seems.

[whentheclouds]

it's the same process anywere: the creator takes orders for a limited amount of time, then produces as many kits as required. if he makes some extra kits/has leftovers and sell them on his website, you can bet they'll be snapped up within a short period of time.

that's how custom boards retain their exclusivity. not having money is one thing, but delaying a purchase in hopes of it being available after the GB period is generally a bad idea if you really want the product

[Fnzzy]

For those with Duck boards now, is the 11 degree angle comfortable to use? I know it's a preference like all things, I just worry it might be a bit of a shock to me since I'm used to using a much lower angle.

My Viper is comfortable to use and I haven't had a problem adjusting to it.

[jonathanyu]

For those with Duck boards now, is the 11 degree angle comfortable to use? I know it's a preference like all things, I just worry it might be a bit of a shock to me since I'm used to using a much lower angle.

I have used butterfly keypad from Duck, and it's 11 degree.  I personally prefer 12 degree, but 11 degree is actually pretty good to type on as well.  But it would also depend on what keycaps profile you used on it.

[Flyersfan1]

For those with Duck boards now, is the 11 degree angle comfortable to use? I know it's a preference like all things, I just worry it might be a bit of a shock to me since I'm used to using a much lower angle.

I have used butterfly keypad from Duck, and it's 11 degree.  I personally prefer 12 degree, but 11 degree is actually pretty good to type on as well.  But it would also depend on what keycaps profile you used on it.

Thanks Jonathan! I was most worried about unneeded wrist extension, but I'm sure I could adjust pretty quickly!

[SavvyBird]

What alu color would go nice with hyper fuse gmk or dolch gmk

Silver will look good with Hyperfuse probably, and black would look good with Dolch.

What about the blue grey ?

[monotagary]

What alu color would go nice with hyper fuse gmk or dolch gmk

Silver will look good with Hyperfuse probably, and black would look good with Dolch.

What about the blue grey ?

That would actually look pretty good too.

[zennasyndroxx]

What alu color would go nice with hyper fuse gmk or dolch gmk

Silver will look good with Hyperfuse probably, and black would look good with Dolch.

What about the blue grey ?

blue grey with classic beige is alright for me.

[quochung1989]

What color is it availble in group buy? Or like previous GB: Silver, Black, Blue-Grey?

[monotagary]

What color is it availble in group buy? Or like previous GB: Silver, Black, Blue-Grey?

Based on the images we've seen so far, silver and blue-grey are confirmed. I personally want blue-grey so that's awesome, but hopefully there will be one or two more color options.

[Cottonsox]

This is getting harder and harder to resist.

[PunksDead]

This is getting harder and harder to resist.

Ill be your bad influence

[Cottonsox]

This is getting harder and harder to resist.

Ill be your bad influence

pretty sure i am in, waiting on numbers to determine which base i can afford!

[SavvyBird]

Where can I buy the smd leds that are on the pcb.
Also where can I get clear switches?

I'm already planning this out.

[Ngt]

it's the same process anywere: the creator takes orders for a limited amount of time, then produces as many kits as required. if he makes some extra kits/has leftovers and sell them on his website, you can bet they'll be snapped up within a short period of time.

that's how custom boards retain their exclusivity. not having money is one thing, but delaying a purchase in hopes of it being available after the GB period is generally a bad idea if you really want the product

Thanks for the advice. I was asking because I may not have the cash to buy it atm. I'll just think through and see if I can afford it.

[quochung1989]

Where can I buy the smd leds that are on the pcb.
Also where can I get clear switches?

I'm already planning this out.

Maybe SMD led 'll pre-soldered like previous GB I think.

[Ngt]

Where can I buy the smd leds that are on the pcb.
Also where can I get clear switches?

I'm already planning this out.

Maybe SMD led 'll pre-soldered like previous GB I think.

That'd be cool because I heard you have a hard time soldering those.

Edit: forgot to ask. How long will the GB be running?

[quochung1989]

Where can I buy the smd leds that are on the pcb.
Also where can I get clear switches?

I'm already planning this out.

Maybe SMD led 'll pre-soldered like previous GB I think.

That'd be cool because I heard you have a hard time soldering those.

Edit: forgot to ask. How long will the GB be running?

Only Ellton can anwser this question 

[quochung1989]

[ramnes]

Looks neat indeed. ISO support is awesome. Might be my first Korean too! That incline is a bit violent, tho.

[SavvyBird]

i need it now

[Ngt]

Where can I buy the smd leds that are on the pcb.
Also where can I get clear switches?

I'm already planning this out.

Maybe SMD led 'll pre-soldered like previous GB I think.

That'd be cool because I heard you have a hard time soldering those.

Edit: forgot to ask. How long will the GB be running?

Only Ellton can anwser this question 

Yeah I was hoping he could answer it.

https://youtu.be/XZ5WUSzXYi8

 


Nice video. You can get a real sense of what it is going to look like.

Looks neat indeed. ISO support is awesome. Might be my first Korean too! That incline is a bit violent, tho.

 


I'm a bit worried it might be a hard change to get used to. I wonder if the Novatouch has some angle too.

[monotagary]

I just got my SGI keyboard in the mail to harvest the keycaps and stabs... and I got my Chicony w/ Blue Alps yesterday to harvest switches from.

I wish I didn't have to get a MX kit too. I really just want Alps!  )

[HTN47]

Hmmm... If  this group buy doesn't offer an option for full assembly I think this will be the first board I will ever try to make   
Hopefully I wont mess up 

Anyone have any recommendation for a budget soldering kit?

[PunksDead]

do these boards normally come with the SMDs + Controllers presoldered?

[Eugene]

Anyone have any recommendation for a budget soldering kit?

The temp-controlled Hakko or Weller kits are preferred here. Aoyue is a decent budget alternative.

[Ngt]

Hmmm... If  this group buy doesn't offer an option for full assembly I think this will be the first board I will ever try to make   
Hopefully I wont mess up 

Anyone have any recommendation for a budget soldering kit?

Welcome to GH!


Here you would find what you want: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42824.0;topicseen

[quochung1989]

do these boards normally come with the SMDs + Controllers presoldered?

Maybe. I think so.

[Lastpilot]

do these boards normally come with the SMDs + Controllers presoldered?

Yes :]

[monotagary]

do these boards normally come with the SMDs + Controllers presoldered?

Yes :]

That's good to know. Soldering SMDs is a pain in the ass. 

[Ngt]

do these boards normally come with the SMDs + Controllers presoldered?

Yes :]

That's good to know. Soldering SMDs is a pain in the ass. 

I've never done it but that's what I heard so far.

[cooldiscretion]

do these boards normally come with the SMDs + Controllers presoldered?

Yes :]

That's good to know. Soldering SMDs is a pain in the ass. 

I've never done it but that's what I heard so far.

I agree, but there are definitely so many pro tricks that make it much easier even if you only have a soldering iron. 

I had no idea how I was going to solder the tiny diodes on my GON board with only an iron and no flux but it wasn't that hard after I watched a few videos and learned some tricks from youtube.

Without youtube though, it would be super frustrating and might feel like you need a third arm to do the task - one to hold component in place, one to hold iron, and another to feed in solder.

[elton5354]

I just got my SGI keyboard in the mail to harvest the keycaps and stabs... and I got my Chicony w/ Blue Alps yesterday to harvest switches from.

I wish I didn't have to get a MX kit too. I really just want Alps!  )

How much did you buy your blue alps board for? I can't really find one under $80.

[Lastpilot]

- Saw Elton post; thought the GB was coming up.
- Must wait more...

[monotagary]

I just got my SGI keyboard in the mail to harvest the keycaps and stabs... and I got my Chicony w/ Blue Alps yesterday to harvest switches from.

I wish I didn't have to get a MX kit too. I really just want Alps!  )

How much did you buy your blue alps board for? I can't really find one under $80.

I snagged it for $60 

[cooldiscretion]

I just got my SGI keyboard in the mail to harvest the keycaps and stabs... and I got my Chicony w/ Blue Alps yesterday to harvest switches from.

I wish I didn't have to get a MX kit too. I really just want Alps!  )

How much did you buy your blue alps board for? I can't really find one under $80.

I snagged it for $60 

How are you guys finding this stuff?  I can't get any luck locating an SGI.

[monotagary]

I just got my SGI keyboard in the mail to harvest the keycaps and stabs... and I got my Chicony w/ Blue Alps yesterday to harvest switches from.

I wish I didn't have to get a MX kit too. I really just want Alps!  )

How much did you buy your blue alps board for? I can't really find one under $80.

I snagged it for $60 

How are you guys finding this stuff?  I can't get any luck locating an SGI.

I had been hunting for one of eBay for two weeks. It just takes patience... And maybe some luck. Or rather mostly some luck.

[SL89]

I'm sorry to crash this thread, but you Orion folks are my best hope at getting some information. Namely Full-Size Korean Custom Keyboards I see a lot of action for Orion, Viper, tx1800, lightsaver and etc but besides Gon's work, I've yet to see a really high quality full size. If any of you could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.

[monotagary]

I'm sorry to crash this thread, but you Orion folks are my best hope at getting some information. Namely Full-Size Korean Custom Keyboards I see a lot of action for Orion, Viper, tx1800, lightsaver and etc but besides Gon's work, I've yet to see a really high quality full size. If any of you could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.

GONs NERD108 is the only full size Korean custom I know about. There are others that have all the functionality of a full size like the Lightsaver and TX1800, but they aren't standard full size boards.

[SL89]

That was what I thought, but I'm not super well versed in the Korean scene. HQ Fullsize boards are hard to come by and Bespoke ones even more so. Looks like my next buy is a Gon. Thanks!

[whentheclouds]

is bespoke a fancy way of saying custom? anyway, a Korean member here by the name of Kaliet will take orders if you contact him. here's what i could find: http://22kbd.com/163 http://22kbd.com/151

[SL89]

lol yes it is. I just saw him join DT I'll definitely ask him, thanks!

[whentheclouds]

he's on GH too, same name. but you can just use the email address he listed on the webpage

[SL89]

Oh i know, I meant I knew the name but never thought to ask.

[KnivesM]

I'm sorry to crash this thread, but you Orion folks are my best hope at getting some information. Namely Full-Size Korean Custom Keyboards I see a lot of action for Orion, Viper, tx1800, lightsaver and etc but besides Gon's work, I've yet to see a really high quality full size. If any of you could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it.

LifeZone made a full size but I've never seen it besides his site so I doubt you'd be able to find one.
http://lzlife.tistory.com/entry/LZT-1

[Dark_wizzie]

The keyboard isn't flat though. That's the dealbreaker for me, non-flat Korean keyboards.

[rabidwombat]

The keyboard isn't flat though. That's the dealbreaker for me, non-flat Korean keyboards.

If you looked through the prototypes and the thread, you will see there are at least 3 different versions..including a flat one with a clear acrylic base.

[HTN47]

I'm dying of anticipation LoL
Ohhh please Korean Gods, let this group buy happen NOW!!