[GB] Bubble75 Gasket Mount Keyboard Kit GB is live

[john08099]

Hi everyone,

GREAT NEWS! We've launched a very special Bubble75 keyboard today!
Please check the Prototype album: https://imgur.com/a/Dyoqnc6

The Bubble 75 is a premium, compact, gasket mount keyboard kit designed to be screwless. We have also modified the internal structure details to improve the typing feel and sound. There have been flex cuts placed throughout the plate to ensure a soft typing feel. We hope it can stand out among the current lineup of affordable, yet premium 75% keyboards.

Default Specifications:
6063 Alu case
Gasket Mount
PCB with USB-C daughterboard
QMK/VIA Supported Hotswap PCB
PC plate（flex cut design)
6° Typing Angle
RGB
Poron Dampening pads
EVA and PE Foam Pad Included

Colors:White, Blue, Black, Green, Sky blue, White top case and Black bottom case, Yellow top case and Black bottom case, Red top case and Black bottom case, Gray top case and Black bottom case
Weight:Silver, Black, Gold Alu weight, and Gold Brass weight
Note:Alu weight for the standard edition, Brass weight for the premium edition
Add-ons:Hotswap PCB, Soldered PCB, Brass plate, FR4 plate, POM plate, Alu plate, and Poron gaskets pack

Streamers/YouTubers:
Keybored: Blue color（Sound test with PE foam and EVA foam）
Bored bear: Green color (Sound test with EVA foam)
Alexotos: White color ( Installed and Sounds test )
Andy Teaches Tech: White top case and Black bottom case（Installed and Sounds test)

Bubble 75 Group buy info#
Variations
Pricing: Pricing may change with exchange rates, but only slightly if at all.
Standard Edition Price: $292 USD
Premium Edition Price: $315 USD
GB Time: Oct. 8th - Oct. 25th, 2021(We will close the group buy earlier than the end date if we reach the limit.)
Estimated Delivery: April 2022 (The delivery time of vendors is estimated to be a little later, due to most vendors have opted for shipment via the sea, so it will take a bit of time to reach them.)

Vendors list:
US: DeskHero
CA: DeskHero
MX: Rheset
EU: Mykeyboard
UK: Proto[Typist]
Oceania: Daily clack
Japan: Basekeys (Standard) and (Premium)
Singapore: iLumkb
Rest of the world: Velocifire- Premium and Velocifire- Standard

Please join our discord channel at https://discord.com/invite/cqSbaTtKcv
And also feel free to comment here.
Thank you!

[HoffmanMyster]

Approved

[Kokukenji]

In for one of the premium dark gray/black color combo. Any recommendation for additional plate? Can't make up my mind. The kit comes with PC as default, right? Which is already my preferred setup so might leave it as is and save the $.

[john08099]

Sorry to reply to your message so late.
The default kit of Bubble75 keyboard includes a PC plate.

[dragnier1]

Nvm I think I found the answer on youtube 

[Frilllan]

Mine does not show up in via How do i get it to work in via?

[Caelestic]

Mine does not show up in via How do i get it to work in via?

You are not alone. I have the same issue.

[john08099]

Mine does not show up in via How do i get it to work in via?

Mine does not show up in via How do i get it to work in via?

You are not alone. I have the same issue.

Hi, Friends,
I'm John from Velocifire, did you download the software: bubble 75.json for showing up in VIA? We provide the download link on google drive.
What's more, if it still doesn't work after using bubble 75.json, please contact us on discord for more help, thank you!

[Caelestic]

Mine does not show up in via How do i get it to work in via?

Mine does not show up in via How do i get it to work in via?

You are not alone. I have the same issue.

Hi, Friends,
I'm John from Velocifire, did you download the software: bubble 75.json for showing up in VIA? We provide the download link on google drive.
What's more, if it still doesn't work after using bubble 75.json, please contact us on discord for more help, thank you!

Reflash of the .hex and adding the .json file to via helped. Thanks, cheers!

[Morbii]

Reflash of the .hex and adding the .json file to via helped. Thanks, cheers!

How did you get the keyboard into bootloader mode so it can be flashed?

I tried the following:
- Button on PCB. Pressing it before plugging in does nothing.  Pressing it while plugged in does nothing. Pressing it and holding it while plugging it in prevents the LEDs from lighting up, but otherwise does nothing.
- Tried ESC and FN+ESC like the flashing document says on the shared folder (while turning on and while on), and nothing. 

[Caelestic]

Reflash of the .hex and adding the .json file to via helped. Thanks, cheers!

How did you get the keyboard into bootloader mode so it can be flashed?

I tried the following:
- Button on PCB. Pressing it before plugging in does nothing.  Pressing it while plugged in does nothing. Pressing it and holding it while plugging it in prevents the LEDs from lighting up, but otherwise does nothing.
- Tried ESC and FN+ESC like the flashing document says on the shared folder (while turning on and while on), and nothing. 

Either it was FN+ESC or FN+Backspace. I also had to switch to a direct connection from the keyboard to my Macbook (not via the docking hub). I had troubles with the front ports of my Windows PC, so this was quicker than fiddling at the back of my PC.

But check first if it is enough to simply load the "design" file to via. Apparently, the keyboard is not in there by standard and with the file you can tell VIA the layout of the PCB and it might work without you needing to flash it.

[Morbii]

Either it was FN+ESC or FN+Backspace. I also had to switch to a direct connection from the keyboard to my Macbook (not via the docking hub). I had troubles with the front ports of my Windows PC, so this was quicker than fiddling at the back of my PC.

But check first if it is enough to simply load the "design" file to via. Apparently, the keyboard is not in there by standard and with the file you can tell VIA the layout of the PCB and it might work without you needing to flash it.

Thanks for the heads up.  I tried the json initially.  I have tried many of the things you mentioned, and am now working with support.  I haven't tried a USB port on the back of the computer yet, though, so I guess I will try that now! (I did move from a hub to the front of the computer).