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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2000 on: Tue, 21 August 2012, 19:12:27 »
Side note - I double-checked on my order, and I actually did have 20 red MX switches in there (if that changes anything).  :D

dmk, riffautae, theta, and malpardis. Your switches were either lost in the mail or somehow missed the cut when 7bit was shipping them. We're relatively certain they were lost in the mail. Either way, 7bit is shipping replacement switches. To make it even worse, I only have some extra MX Red switches which none of you ordered. I will be shipping out the rest of your orders so you can at least start on soldering diodes.
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2001 on: Wed, 22 August 2012, 16:17:07 »
An update.  BiNiaRiS told me all orders, including international orders, are all sent.  All US orders should be delivered by now.  Some priority mail international orders sent by BiNiaRiS have already been delivered.  Other first class parcel international orders will take some time to arrive.

Orders for dmk, riffautae, theta, and malpardis will be mailed out by BiNiaRiS soon sans the missing switches.  agor's switches somehow arrived at BiNiaRiS's by mistake. Will check with 7bit if he has extra stock to send to agor within EU.

Except one package, all packages from BiNiaRiS have arrived at 7bit's custom office.  7bit will hopefully be able to pick them up this Friday or Saturday.  If not, 7bit won't be able to get to the custom office for another week. 

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2002 on: Thu, 23 August 2012, 00:54:56 »
Excellent! I got mine a while ago, and it's awesome. The plates are really beautiful in person (especially stuffed with a ton of greens).

Are there any extras available? I was sort of wanting some stabilizers (Which I forgot to order). Now that I see the quality of the plates and PCB's, I want to build more of these.

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2003 on: Thu, 23 August 2012, 01:03:20 »
If you ordered PHANSIWIN (1.25x mods) plate, you can purchase all the costar stabilizers you need from WASDKeyboards.  If you ordered PHANSI (1.5x mods), you need a 7x spacebar stabilizer, which I don't know where else you can buy from except from me.  I can bend some more later.  If you order 7bit plate, then you are on your own :-)

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2004 on: Thu, 23 August 2012, 13:03:56 »
Post your Phantom pictures here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34909.new#new

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2005 on: Thu, 23 August 2012, 13:24:48 »
litster, sent you a PM. I'm going to step aside on my order, since it was all switches. Perhaps that will take some of the strain of re-ordering off of BiNi. Just got unlucky with this one. :(
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2006 on: Thu, 23 August 2012, 20:58:13 »
after many moons...

it is a reality.


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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2007 on: Tue, 28 August 2012, 05:49:06 »
I got sent the 7bit frankenplate even though I ordered the PHANSI.
Was so excited during the unboxing, even had the switches lubed and ready to go.
Well, everyone make mistakes.


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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2008 on: Tue, 28 August 2012, 08:34:53 »
after many moons...

it is a reality.

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2009 on: Tue, 28 August 2012, 13:17:37 »
I got sent the 7bit frankenplate even though I ordered the PHANSI.
Was so excited during the unboxing, even had the switches lubed and ready to go.
Well, everyone make mistakes.

Replied to your PM.  We will make it right.  Sorry about the mix up.

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2010 on: Tue, 28 August 2012, 21:13:08 »
If you ordered PHANSIWIN (1.25x mods) plate, you can purchase all the costar stabilizers you need from WASDKeyboards.  If you ordered PHANSI (1.5x mods), you need a 7x spacebar stabilizer, which I don't know where else you can buy from except from me.  I can bend some more later.  If you order 7bit plate, then you are on your own :-)
I didn't know they carried the plate-mount inserts, too. Bless you, my son.
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/cherry-mx-plate-mounted-stabilizer-clips-2pcs.html


Although I could probably just take apart my WYSE terminal 'board....

Insert X5 (0.35*5=1.75)
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/cherry-mx-keycap-stabilizer-insert.html

Clip X5 (0.35*5=1.75)
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/cherry-mx-plate-mounted-stabilizer-clips-2pcs.html

Spacebar wire X1 (0.75)
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/cherry-mx-stabilizer-spring-for-spacebar.html

2x+ wire X4 (0.5*4=2)
http://www.wasdkeyboards.com/index.php/cherry-mx-stabilizer-spring-for-keycaps.html

Total is under $7 /keyboard ex. shipping. and I wanted a wire keypuller, so this is a good excuse.
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2011 on: Mon, 17 September 2012, 01:00:48 »
Do you guys Ship to Sri Lanka?

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Re: Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2012 on: Mon, 17 September 2012, 01:02:54 »
Do you guys Ship to Sri Lanka?
the groupbuy is already complete and i believe theres no leftovers.

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Re: Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2013 on: Mon, 17 September 2012, 04:22:01 »
Do you guys Ship to Sri Lanka?
the groupbuy is already complete and i believe theres no leftovers.

Do you know where i can get a DIY Phantom or any other kit (Filco Compatible)?  Any Ideas are appreciated. I have missed all the fun :(

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2014 on: Mon, 17 September 2012, 04:51:17 »
A lot of people missed out on this keyboard, it's not just you. There will probably a Phantom2 group buy. It's currently being planned right now, but only in the infancy stage. The order thread probably won't happen for a while.

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2015 on: Mon, 17 September 2012, 05:12:58 »
@WhiteFireDragon, Thanks for the information

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2016 on: Mon, 17 September 2012, 12:45:20 »
Otherwise you  can also look into http://tinyurl.com/9or8x9c

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2017 on: Mon, 17 September 2012, 23:21:10 »
Excluding people who have contacted me about their missing switch-only order, all US and non-EU Phantom orders have all been shipped and should have been delivered and received.  If you have not received yours or are missing parts, speak up now please.   

For those who have received your Phantom kit, go put it together, and start using it.  And then help with firmware mod.

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2018 on: Wed, 19 September 2012, 13:20:17 »
Has anyone got one or two phantom spare PCBs to sell?

I'm looking to buy 2, don't particularly care where they come from.

I'm gonna get a custom plate or two cut myself, so I just need the PCBs.  :)

On a similar note, any news on leftovers?
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2019 on: Sat, 22 September 2012, 19:34:31 »
I just received a bag of switches. [no phantom parts still] I was expecting the opposite :o

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2020 on: Mon, 01 October 2012, 04:12:06 »
Does anyone in Europe have a spare ISO-Layout available?

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2021 on: Tue, 02 October 2012, 00:32:34 »
I have 2 spare 7bit plates along with keycaps that match my original 7bit layout if anyone is interested

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2022 on: Tue, 02 October 2012, 14:35:15 »
I found some issues with the MX Lock switches  related to the LED being placed off center.

Caps Lock works fine because there are several holes for the LED which are arranged every other anode and cathode, which allows for many LED positions.


See, works fine here even though the LED isn't centered. I don't think this was intentional, and it is possible because you have 2 positions where you can put the switch for center stemmed and off center caps lock. You have two pairs of holes for the two positions of the switch. What you do is that you put one lead of the LED in each pair of holes, and use one hole of the right position and one from the left.


Here is the switch I modified to fit a LED off center but with center spaced pins.


And voila, this is how it looks after you cut an extra hole and bend the leads . Remember that the lock switch has some stuff in the way, so you have to bend it around inside the switch.
« Last Edit: Tue, 02 October 2012, 15:13:57 by damorgue »

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2023 on: Fri, 05 October 2012, 07:42:16 »
Mine finally came in. Cheers 7Bit = ).

Assembling it tonight and getting my sweet sweet keycaps from WASD soon as well. = D
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2024 on: Fri, 05 October 2012, 09:07:45 »
Any way we can get at those extras soon?
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2025 on: Fri, 05 October 2012, 10:16:05 »
I hope so too! We want extras!

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2026 on: Fri, 05 October 2012, 17:28:56 »
Mine finally came in. Cheers 7Bit = ).

Assembling it tonight and getting my sweet sweet keycaps from WASD soon as well. = D
interested in what you got after you did all of those templates for me.

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2027 on: Thu, 25 October 2012, 03:19:43 »
Interesting. To clarify This was a Module For 35 bucks, Thats it? or was there a complete board for some other price? 
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2028 on: Thu, 25 October 2012, 03:29:40 »
i want extra too~~


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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2029 on: Thu, 25 October 2012, 08:36:37 »
To clarify, this was a PCB and plate set that could have included Costar stabs, teensy MCU, MX switches sourced via 7bit, and other minor parts (diodes, resistors, leds)
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2030 on: Thu, 01 November 2012, 22:13:55 »
So I got my phantom parts and switches awhile ago but haven't had a chance to mess with it, been too busy with work. I'm looking to start on it this weekend. Wasn't there a wiki guide at one point on the steps to putting it all together?

Thanks.


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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2031 on: Thu, 01 November 2012, 22:25:00 »
Filco w/ Imsto thick PBT
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2032 on: Thu, 01 November 2012, 22:28:19 »
ALARIC IS ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2033 on: Thu, 01 November 2012, 22:30:54 »
Big MFin storm, and all I got was this little tree in my driveway and 3.6 days without power.
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2034 on: Thu, 01 November 2012, 22:31:57 »

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2035 on: Thu, 01 November 2012, 22:36:02 »
Big MFin storm, and all I got was this little tree in my driveway and 3.6 days without power.

pfft that's it?

all that water you bought for nothing
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2036 on: Thu, 01 November 2012, 22:38:04 »
Seriously, I have 7 cases of water unused.
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2037 on: Thu, 01 November 2012, 22:40:57 »
well you know what you have to do right?

surprise indoor hurricane Sandy on your family at 4am.

if they ask why, just tell them "THIS IS WHAT NEW JERSEY HAD TO GO THROUGH SO FEEL GRATEFUL"
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Re: Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2038 on: Thu, 01 November 2012, 22:44:01 »
well you know what you have to do right?

surprise indoor hurricane Sandy on your family at 4am.

if they ask why, just tell them "THIS IS WHAT NEW JERSEY HAD TO GO THROUGH SO FEEL GRATEFUL"
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2039 on: Fri, 02 November 2012, 07:16:07 »
Heh, here in the UK we haven't had a hurricane since about 1987.
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2040 on: Thu, 06 December 2012, 21:54:03 »
If you voted before, please vote again.  This is the final round.

The Final round of Deskthority Awards voting has begun.  If you like your Phantom, please go to the links below to vote for Phantom for these Deskthority Awards:

Vote Phantom for best keyboard company or Brand

Vote Phantom for The Deskthority Award

Vote Phantom for Best Space-Saving Compact Keyboard


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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2041 on: Thu, 06 December 2012, 22:53:18 »
Why is there no Deskthority Award for Best Keyboard-Related Internet Forum? I'd vote for Geekhack!

I'll go vote for Phantom now...
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2042 on: Thu, 06 December 2012, 23:29:40 »
Thanks jdcarpe!

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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2043 on: Sat, 15 December 2012, 20:05:47 »
7bit layout is sick. How much was it to make one of those?
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Re: Phantom Custom Keyboard Group Buy (CLOSED)
« Reply #2044 on: Sat, 15 December 2012, 20:07:30 »
7bit layout is sick. How much was it to make one of those?
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