Orion V2

[elton5354]

This needs a little more tweaking since there are a lot of options in this GB than the others. SOON!

[slickmamba]

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

[Dark_wizzie]

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

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Oh comon, I can't believe I'm the only one bothered by a raised keyboard. While I get that a case that is raised is a cool option for people who want raised keyboards to begin with, that forces it on everybody else. Raised keyboards don't make sense ergonomically.

[monotagary]

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

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Oh comon, I can't believe I'm the only one bothered by a raised keyboard. While I get that a case that is raised is a cool option for people who want raised keyboards to begin with, that forces it on everybody else. Raised keyboards don't make sense ergonomically.

Who cares about ergonomics when your keyboard is THIS cool? B)

[animated]

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

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Oh comon, I can't believe I'm the only one bothered by a raised keyboard. While I get that a case that is raised is a cool option for people who want raised keyboards to begin with, that forces it on everybody else. Raised keyboards don't make sense ergonomically.

I believe an option is to go with the clear acrylic bottom and instead of using the supplied feet, you can just purchase small bumpers(feet) to avoid the raise.

[3Love]

It should be very popular!

[cphead]

If there was a 7 degree metal bottom I'd be all over that :3

[elton5354]

If there was a 7 degree metal bottom I'd be all over that :3

Just get one of the acrylic versions

[Heliosphere]

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 

Did you snag it from that guy selling it on Reddit? I pm'd him but someone else before me bought the blue alps board.

[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 

Did you snag it from that guy selling it on Reddit? I pm'd him but someone else before me bought the blue alps board.

Yes, it was me. I was hawking for a Blue Alps board for ages and then I see that ad like it was destiny so I jump on it no hesitation.

[Heliosphere]

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 

Did you snag it from that guy selling it on Reddit? I pm'd him but someone else before me bought the blue alps board.

Yes, it was me. I was hawking for a Blue Alps board for ages and then I see that ad like it was destiny so I jump on it no hesitation.

Well congrats on the buy! I was hesitating since I already have an orange alps donor board sitting around, but that was a good deal for blue alps.

[3Love]

Where is the group buy?

[Flyersfan1]

Where is the group buy?

This needs a little more tweaking since there are a lot of options in this GB than the others. SOON!

 

[quochung1989]

Some photos about Acrylic plate:

[monotagary]

Some photos about Acrylic plate:

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Wow, very flexible.  :eek:

[Fnzzy]

Some photos about Acrylic plate:

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Wooow, I didn't expect that. I wonder how it will feel.

[slickmamba]

Wonder how much the pcb will flex with it

[Sygaldry]

Some photos about Acrylic plate:

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Looks like that would make for a very, very nice typing feel while offering the stability of a plate  :eek:

Tempted....

[sethk_]

Some photos about Acrylic plate:

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Looks like that would make for a very, very nice typing feel while offering the stability of a plate  :eek:

Tempted....

Same feeling as you, this is probably one of my favorite boards, but I also really want the mira when it goes live, probably around summer. But we now have the mira, tx87, LSv2, and the Oropn V2  :-X

[Sygaldry]

Some photos about Acrylic plate:

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Looks like that would make for a very, very nice typing feel while offering the stability of a plate  :eek:

Tempted....

Same feeling as you, this is probably one of my favorite boards, but I also really want the mira when it goes live, probably around summer. But we now have the mira, tx87, LSv2, and the Oropn V2  :-X

Orion V2, TX87, and the Mira are the three boards I'm deliberating between to make my next acquisition =p

[sethk_]

Some photos about Acrylic plate:

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Looks like that would make for a very, very nice typing feel while offering the stability of a plate  :eek:

Tempted....

Same feeling as you, this is probably one of my favorite boards, but I also really want the mira when it goes live, probably around summer. But we now have the mira, tx87, LSv2, and the Oropn V2  :-X

Orion V2, TX87, and the Mira are the three boards I'm deliberating between to make my next acquisition =p

Orion because amazing design, TX because of affordability and sleekness, and mira because of US custom and cool design. Not to mention then the price of switches, springs, stickers, lubes, and clear switch tops if those are your things.

[Sygaldry]

Some photos about Acrylic plate:

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Looks like that would make for a very, very nice typing feel while offering the stability of a plate  :eek:

Tempted....

Same feeling as you, this is probably one of my favorite boards, but I also really want the mira when it goes live, probably around summer. But we now have the mira, tx87, LSv2, and the Oropn V2  :-X

Orion V2, TX87, and the Mira are the three boards I'm deliberating between to make my next acquisition =p

Orion because amazing design, TX because of affordability and sleekness, and mira because of US custom and cool design. Not to mention then the price of switches, springs, stickers, lubes, and clear switch tops if those are your things.

I already have enough parts for 2 customs =]

The TX1800 is already the first of the 2. Just have to decide on what board I want to put the remainder in!

[animated]

Didn't someone say the plate isn't acrylic, I think they said it was plastic.

Also the GB needs to start, I keep checking everyday 

[Fnzzy]

Didn't someone say the plate isn't acrylic, I think they said it was plastic.

Elton said that.

[quochung1989]

Didn't someone say the plate isn't acrylic, I think they said it was plastic.

Also the GB needs to start, I keep checking everyday 

You should follow this thread & Orion V1 thread.

[appleonama]

this is taking forever to go on sale

[Cottonsox]

this is taking forever to go on sale

You learn patience in this game fairly quickly.

[Fnzzy]

[3Love]

How can we get the Orion v2 now? Or when the group buy happen?

[appleonama]

this is taking forever to go on sale

You learn patience in this game fairly quickly.

Patience is for nubs
Now that i own all worthy TOPRE keyboard
HHKB, type-s,rf 87u, fc600c, nova touch and 23ub

This is going to be my end game keyboard and I've been waiting for Orion v2 since the other orion GB

[elton5354]

New pictures are up!

http://duck0113.tistory.com/m/post/121

[Fnzzy]

I know I should probably wait for the GB to start, but will the feet be in the same color as the top case if we order the flat acryllic bottom?

[Ngt]

New pictures are up!

http://duck0113.tistory.com/m/post/121

Nice pictures! It is definitely looking nice. The aluminum bottom makes it look badass! Looks like robocop with the side acrylic reflection.

[rainb1ood]

The acrylic plate mount is really interesting! Hard to decide!

[elton5354]

I know I should probably wait for the GB to start, but will the feet be in the same color as the top case if we order the flat acryllic bottom?

Will be offered in silver only

[Fnzzy]

I know I should probably wait for the GB to start, but will the feet be in the same color as the top case if we order the flat acryllic bottom?

Will be offered in silver only

Thanks for the fast response. Guess I will order extra feet from GON then.

[reaxas]

How much for this board, by the way? I'm pretty interested in ordering but I want to know if it's in my reach first.

[elton5354]

How much for this board, by the way? I'm pretty interested in ordering but I want to know if it's in my reach first.

I haven't been told the price yet, but most likely between $200-$400 depending on the bottom you choose.

[whentheclouds]

will there be options for two tone colors like in the photos?

[elton5354]

will there be options for two tone colors like in the photos?

I don't want to speculate too much, but I'm pretty sure it will be an option since it was for V1

[whentheclouds]

since it was for V1

i wasn't too sure about this since i've never seen any two tone pictures on here (the GB happened before my time). this is reassuring to hear though

[elton5354]

since it was for V1

i wasn't too sure about this since i've never seen any two tone pictures on here (the GB happened before my time). this is reassuring to hear though

Yeah, only 4 people from the group buy picked 2 tone cases. There wasn't much buyers to begin with

[HTN47]

Quick question guys, are these plates notched? 
Looks like it to me in some pictures but I'm new at this so can't really tell  )

[Fnzzy]

Quick question guys, are these plates notched? 
Looks like it to me in some pictures but I'm new at this so can't really tell  )

Unfortunately they do not feature switch top removal.Sadly, Duck has never released a plate with that feature.

[tuantruong]

is there any chance that the the PCB + plate for Orion V2 would fit the V1? And how the RGB LEDs work? Can you pick a color manually or it just goes through all the colors automatically?

[Lastpilot]

Quick question guys, are these plates notched? 
Looks like it to me in some pictures but I'm new at this so can't really tell  )

Unfortunately they do not feature switch top removal.Sadly, Duck has never released a plate with that feature.

This is probably here nor there, but having both plates with and without top removal, I can say that a plate without the openings delivers a better typing feel.

[HTN47]

Quick question guys, are these plates notched? 
Looks like it to me in some pictures but I'm new at this so can't really tell  )

Unfortunately they do not feature switch top removal.Sadly, Duck has never released a plate with that feature.

This is probably here nor there, but having both plates with and without top removal, I can say that a plate without the openings delivers a better typing feel.

Hmmm... I see  Thanks for the info.
What are you opinions on the plastic plate vs the aluminum plate? I'm thinking about installing gateron blacks on this keyboard when I do get it, do you think I should go with the plastic plate or the aluminum plate? I imagine that since the bottoming out is more prominent when using a linear switch, a plastic plate would greatly help reduce the bottoming out force, but then the stainless steel and the aluminum plate have a stronger base thus able to carry out the resonance and you can dampen that by doing the drawer liner mod.... I think...?
This is all speculations, if someone more knowledgeable can answer my questions and concerns, that would be greatly appreciated. 

[Lastpilot]

Correct, the plastic plate would definitely dampen the sound and have lower resonance as I've seen with my crystal gon. I'm not too well-versed in liner mods though, so I will let someone else speak to that.

[Fnzzy]

I am going for the softest options with the orion (at least I think it makes for the softest typing feel). 60g gateron blacks, plastic plate and flat acryllic bottom. Hope it turns out well. If the price is right maybe I'm gonna get a SS or alu plate just in case.

As for the shelf liner... I have foam in my Viper which was used to secure it during shipping. I am going to remove it tomorrow and come back to you. I only have blacks in the modifiers though, so it may not be the most accurate result.

[HTN47]

I see, thanks for the answers guys 
And if you could double check that and get back to me, that would be greatly appreciated   
Cheers!