Post by: dante on Thu, 22 December 2016, 10:08:37
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Thu, 22 December 2016, 10:10:57
Hopefully I will be getting my keyset off the ground soon as well.
Post by: nickheller on Thu, 22 December 2016, 10:11:11
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 22 December 2016, 10:11:46
Post by: zslane on Thu, 22 December 2016, 10:30:19
1. Paint the top case frame of my second Topre RealForce RGB board white.
2. Acquire a white Varmilo VA108M with MX Silent Red (aka pink) switches.
Decide which of the two I like better as my daily driver (for work) and put Round 6 Space Cadet keycaps on it.
3. Get G20 Semiotic into production (it is in the prototyping phase over at SP at the moment).
4. Wait for Round 6 phase 2 to go into production.
5. Wait for LightCycle DSA to go back into GB and then into production. (I have a KBP V60 mini in desperate need of this set.)
6. Wait for SA Dasher/Dancer to go into production (currently taking orders over at MassDrop until 12/27/16).
7. Try to pull together a killer Hermes Rocketeer (which may have to be renamed Mercury Rocketeer) group buy bundle for MassDrop.
Post by: algernon on Thu, 22 December 2016, 11:26:59
And also introduce my mother to the wonderful world of mechanical keyboards. With a split one, of course, on her request.
Post by: ReverbSlush on Thu, 22 December 2016, 11:46:34
white hhkb type-s
RAMABAE65
Revo HHKB
VE.A
banana split
minivan
whitefox (truefox layout)
TGR-910
if I can grab even a few of these next year that would be fun.
for caps -
GMK SNES, Laser, Adventure Night, little garden - all look like sets I want to grab if they happen.
for artisans -
keep up on nubs, binge, boops, kk, aero, suited, krap, jelly, KF, nightcps and hkp
but maybe dial it back a bit and just enter for 1 each time.
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:00:16
Post by: hgoel89 on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:18:42
Already decided on parts, layout and keycap choices...
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Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:21:56
Buy more keyboard parts that I never use.
Maybe tinker with a keyboard design I have, but never finish it.
Get super-focused on coding over-engineered firmware for a couple of weeks, doing nothing else, and then leave it.
I.e. like this year.
Edit:
Looking forward to receiving and testing out a Wooting One keyboard and Zealencios silencing clips, that I have on order.
Edit 2: Both above received. Using Zealencios. Not that much of a difference in my otherwise loud keyboard.
Post by: hgoel89 on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:31:43
Procrastinate on all my projects.Sounds legit
Buy more keyboard parts that I never use.
Maybe tinker with a keyboard design I have, but never finish it.
Get super-focused on coding over-engineered firmware for a couple of weeks, doing nothing else, and then leave it.
I.e. like this year.
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Post by: thatsmrdoctortoyou on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:40:07
After these two boards I definitely need to take a break for buying sh**; my savings really resents me at this point.
Post by: joey on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:47:34
finish my TKL PCB design.
build customs (27tkl, revo d tkl, x60). Going to spend some time trying to build these as best as I can.
work on my firmware some more.
From there on, not sure.
Post by: pr0ximity on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:49:44
Write up details of all the things I've done to my Mini.
Type more.
Post by: samwisekoi on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:51:09
#7 Another run of GH-36, with bugs fixed (GH-36.2017), hopefully with a case this time.
#8 GH-122 "wide-body" 24x5 keyboard, possibly in that Chinese Alps IBM case.
#9 Another run of GH-122, with bugs fixed (GH-122.2017), hopefully with a universal plate and maybe a case this time.
#10 Experiment with running the Soarer converter code on a Teensy++ to see if more memory allows more macros.
- Ron | samwisekoi
Manually signed by my memory-constrained F-122 with Soarer converter.
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:52:43
Post by: samwisekoi on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:55:29
Can you add a clicker to a soarer converter? I got the idea last night and played around with an arduino and speaker, but it's not quite sounding what I want it to sound liek
Beyond my skills, man. i program with solder. Or SQL. Neither are helpful for that project.
- Ron | samwisekoi
Post by: Tangtawan on Thu, 22 December 2016, 12:58:37
Post by: Data on Thu, 22 December 2016, 13:07:49
- Receive & assemble Revo Dr. D
- Receive bamboo XMIT Hall Effect TKL
- Swap keycaps with Chocolatier
- Acquire K-Type TKL
- Finally get my Round 6 keycap order from 2014
- Stop buying keyboards for a while
Post by: Erikdayo on Thu, 22 December 2016, 14:24:58
Unless I see some really exciting stuff I feel like the HHKB will be my endgame for quite a long time. At the very least I'm set on sticking with 60%. They've got everything I need for work and home use. And gaming.
Post by: Entropia on Thu, 22 December 2016, 14:53:29
2: If I choose the Filco, decide if it's worth the money or I should consider a clone such as the Vortex G104, the Rosewill RK-9000 or the CM Storm Quickfire XT
3: Decide a kind of switch for it.
4: Find a set of thick PBT keycaps for this keyboard, which can be ordered from Europe without killing shipping costs.
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 22 December 2016, 16:37:39
Post by: clappingcactus on Thu, 22 December 2016, 16:51:21
2. Start working on an HHKB portable endgame. This is going to be more of a longer term thing, but with RAMA working on a case, I'm planning on getting an HHKB, a hasu controller, 55g domes, MX compatible stems. I don't even know what caps I would want on it. I'm a little burnt out on caring for keycap sets.
3. Start designing my own entirely custom keyboard. I have so many grand ideas for how I want my first two custom boards to work but I haven't followed up on them at all in 2016. I think by this time next year I would want to have already designed at least the weight distribution of all the switches.
4. Keep searching for a Model M from my birthdate (1991).
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 22 December 2016, 17:00:29
2.) Build my X60
3.) Get extra PCB for my Koala
4.) Track down a MX Enviro!
5.) I'm sure there's more
Post by: aaron6301 on Fri, 23 December 2016, 15:35:05
- Source Vintage Blacks
- Build X60 HHKB
- Build Duck Eagle
- Build ZZ96
- Withhold from buying unnecessary keysets
- Withhold from buying anymore keyboards till Q3/Q4 of 2017
Pretty straightforward :thumb:
Post by: Sissy on Fri, 23 December 2016, 20:07:08
buy more brocaps and key sets.
Finally get my hands on the toxic set, its been such a damn long wait
Post by: moh18one on Fri, 23 December 2016, 20:13:35
2- Leopold FC660C white
3- Two PBT spacebars from MassDrop
4- A Green Lime Topre keyset from Leopold.co.kr
5- WhiteFox with Zaelios switches
Post by: xondat on Fri, 23 December 2016, 20:41:02
Personal:
- Figure out which MX switch is my favorite using X60s
- Build 910
- Build X60
- More Boopers, Bros, and maybe a couple ETFs/KWKs
- GMK Deep Space/GMK SNES/GMK Plum
- Gain enough confidence to take my Type-S apart and lube it
- Try purple sliders in a HHKB
- Make my own TKL at one point
Noxary:
- Launch my store
- Learn how to make PCBs and be free
- Release X65/X75/T60/N60 throughout the year
- Play around with diffusers in designs
Oh and I'm also to comment on my previous post -
Really hoping to get a HHKB BT with lubed rails and purple sliders. I'm very excited for my custom (X60) to be in my hands which will be HHKB layout with lubed/stickered linears.
I also want to double my Reaper Classic collection from 8 to 16 (currently up to 11 with trades). Keyset wise, GMK Hyperfuse and perhaps a SA set to see how that feels (mainly Carbon, Jukebox or Danger Zone.
I got a HHKBT, never did the mods. I did X60, just getting through the group buy now. I got to 20+ reaper classics and got bored so sold them all to someone. I got GMK HF, tried SA (and sold within the hour).
So the only thing that remains is modding a HHKB. Hmm...
Post by: Tom_Kazansky on Fri, 23 December 2016, 21:26:19
2. build 2 boards (1 for home - clicky switch, 1 for work - tactile/linear switch)
3. grab G20 Semiotic and GMK Black Lotus and, maybe, XDA Milestone (R2)
4. build a hand-wired "one-hand-keyboard" (it's like left-half of 60%) and find a way to make a PCB for it.
that's all for now ;D
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Fri, 23 December 2016, 21:42:48
i guess;
-GMK Plum/Nautilus.. decisions to be made.
-try to look for a fullsize keyboard with left numpad (another run of LZ RV will be amazing) this will be my fullsize end-game with cherry-stotle switches.
-as for 60%.... HHKB case from RAMA might make me buy HHKB again.
pretty much i'm gonna be so finished for keyboards at 2017. maybe not gonna stop at keycaps, but pretty much for the keyboard.
Post by: thelaughingman on Fri, 23 December 2016, 22:03:31
2. Getting a pack of the Cherry MX Silent RGB Black (recently announced, part #MX3A-11NA) and hot-swap them in the K-type should it not have linear switch option in the first place
3. Waiting for my Zealencio clips order to be fulfilled, the quest for total silent :)
4. GMK Nautilus, the set is just beautiful and eye-catching, head-turning colour combination with the yellow spacebar :eek:
5. GMK Black Lotus, because Purple y'all! :p
Post by: RELLIK on Fri, 23 December 2016, 23:42:48
-See GMK Retro GB revived/not dead
-Acquire Cherry profile keyset (SNES, Terminal, Little Garden, Retro, etc.) :))
-Acquire FPS *Power Core gaming kit
- See a leftey TK KB come out or a GB with one
- Actually start tearing into things whether a refurb project or kit :S
Edit: Would love to figure out what board this is before 2018: http://imgur.com/cqvM7yI (http://imgur.com/cqvM7yI)
Post by: YoungMichael88 on Fri, 23 December 2016, 23:57:14
Post by: drevyek on Sat, 24 December 2016, 01:27:07
- Lightcycle- should be fun to swap something not-grey onto my SGI 60%
- Model MF- when it finally comes, I have a case to cut for it. It'll be a lot easier than my last time
- Back to MX- I left MX this year entirely, as the tactile switches just don't do it for me. But, I'm coming back for some Gat Blacks in a 60%. We'll see how I like it.
- Topre?- I miiiight try for a Topre board, but I don't know. Loved the Realforce, but I might hold off until next year.
Post by: toxicdrift on Sat, 24 December 2016, 01:29:55
2) get the rama topre board :D
Post by: Gungthar on Sat, 24 December 2016, 02:04:35
2. Find more thrift boards.
Post by: ArchDill on Sat, 24 December 2016, 02:19:16
Post by: happylacquer on Sat, 24 December 2016, 04:11:36
It rarely, but occasionally started adding an extra key that wasn't pressed. So I took the opportunity to upgrade to a Happy Hacking Lite2 last month....
Which ended up having a bad "L" key and I just returned it. So I bought a QSENN board after remembering they exist, and I guess that's really the start of my 2017 plans, since I didn't expect the HHKB to be faulty.
Anyway, now that I got the HHKB, I'm learning what I've been missing by not having a traditional Caps Lock button where it is. The Command button there on the HHKB was great. But I did not like how after a month of use I can barely find the backspace key on any other keyboard.
I will probably get accustomed to a normal size keyboard again and make use of the QSENN. Time will tell if I get a HHKB Pro with real Topre switches, which is what I'd be ultimately interested in. However, I also learned how much of a pain a tenkeyless can be, and something even farther reduced like the HHKB can be a little too minimal at times. I have to use the F keys a lot, so it gets old having to hold FN all the time.
I have to admit I have a weakness for a good scissor switch board.
Edit: i do have to admit i regret getting rid of the model M but i also did not know people were modding them into modern designs!
Post by: Phenix on Sat, 24 December 2016, 06:52:09
talking about FSSK/MF/Ellipse?
Post by: kawasaki161 on Sat, 24 December 2016, 07:14:44
Spend waaay too much money on stuff I already know I l will never sell again, because it is just too cool to not have.
Get a TGR-910CE (I NEED ONE)
Maybe one of ellipse's F's... but some Korean guy made me spend all my money already... so I might not be able to
RAMABAE65... same as above though
Buy my first SA set (if it is in a GB I'll maybe have it by christmas 2017)
A LOT MORE, because I know that there will be stuff that will launch out of the blue and rape my wallet.
Post by: Phenix on Sat, 24 December 2016, 07:24:09
If you are doing an GB for an design you dont need an business.
Or what were you thinking? Pm me pls, Im interested..
Post by: kawasaki161 on Sat, 24 December 2016, 08:08:08
Im also in Germany.
If you are doing an GB for an design you dont need an business.
Or what were you thinking? Pm me pls, Im interested..
The way I understood it I need a business as soon as I start moving money for anything other than private sales (and I doubt that ~50 units of a custom product still fit into that). There is the Kleingewerberegelung, which would make everything very easy for me, but I ran the numbers... If I do one run of 50 units for 350 euros each (including shipping) I'm at exactly the limit of how much money I can move around before having to do the full paperwork, taxes and all that jazz. It is possible but kind of a pita, because I had to do everything in one run, meaning if something goes wrong it goes wrong with a lot of money on the table, but if I do a test run of something else (like a sandwich version of it, so test small quantity production of the PCB) I would limit the main buy a lot.
Either way my "design" isn't even close to done, I'm still finalizing the layout and trying to fix my Autodesk Fusion Account which still isn't activated even though I entered all my stuff around 30 times now.
This is in no means anything concrete yet... in fact this is barely a thought of "what if?". I have barely any experience with CAD programs, I have zero experience with PCB's and I doubt that my Java knowledge helps me a lot on the firmware side either.
If you are still interested after reading this I'll gladly message you :)
Post by: alh84001 on Sat, 24 December 2016, 12:10:28
1) Get the damn beamspring already
2) Get me that Displaywrite SSK keycap I'm missing
3) Get rid of all the stuff I don't need, and make some room
Post by: Phenix on Sat, 24 December 2016, 12:52:21
Post by: alh84001 on Sat, 24 December 2016, 12:57:13
Good luck alh with the FSSK, once it is ready you can start annoying anyone near you, while yourself feeling like in heaven
I have some 40 springs in it already, which was enough for alphas, and some other key position needed to test all the rows/columns. And yes, it is _loud_. To anyone else wondering, regular model Fs sound quite reasonable in comparison :)
Post by: Phenix on Sat, 24 December 2016, 12:59:15
It can be heared over 2 floors in the house..
Post by: zombimuncha on Sat, 24 December 2016, 13:15:33
2) Endgame attempt: 75% preferably with a gap between the numbers and the F's, SKCM White, Wood case, hand wired, DSA Lightcycle.
3) Persuade my wife that this hobby isn't completely retarded.
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 24 December 2016, 15:38:10
>Cherry ML
>Clones made my Kailh
So many mixed feelings...
I am waiting on Zealios, Aristotles and gold stabilisers to put together my Lightsaver V2 that I picked up in October from the Hoff. Also waiting on GMK Hydro to potentially go on said Lightsaver.
Then I will be consolidating my collection. Selling as many of my stock boards as possible, getting some money so I can put together my OG Dolch 1800 and sort out the build to go inside it's PAC.
Then probably selling more stuff. No new purchases for me in the new year, I'm going to try and focus on Keyboard of the Month, and get a nice trophy for the KOTY winner though, one of those internally laser engraved glass thingys.
Post by: happylacquer on Sat, 24 December 2016, 17:00:41
Which Model M modern designs!?
talking about FSSK/MF/Ellipse?
Yeah one of those. Nothing nobody knows about yet...
Post by: noobas4urus on Sat, 24 December 2016, 17:42:37
2. Build custom mahogany case for said RS
3. Deck it out with 1965 when that drops
4. Be content for 2017-???
Post by: graefeln on Sat, 24 December 2016, 18:10:31
Lightcycle to go with the Infinity ergodox from MD in the spring (thinking orange Alps).
Let's Split v2.
Still waiting for Weaven to put together a zealiostotle board (maybe GMK Deepspace).
If money allows, G20 Semiotic because it is awesome.
Edit: just remembered I have those invyr panda linear coming, plus a steel case / plate coming and an unused GH60. Not sure those will all go together though.
Post by: Phenix on Sat, 24 December 2016, 18:22:34
Post by: graefeln on Sat, 24 December 2016, 18:36:37
Can you link me the jspacers?
https://thevankeyboards.com/products/jspacers-110 (https://thevankeyboards.com/products/jspacers-110)
Out of stock now, but I believe he will have more in a couple months... I think he already put an order in for more.
Post by: MKB on Sun, 25 December 2016, 04:04:45
I posted (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83454) not too long ago requesting what folks are planning on picking up in the 2nd half of 2016.
If that fails however I'll start researching what it would take to produce my dream keyboard: an ultra high quality scissor switch in 87 format.
Yeah, I think that's it. :eek: :p
Which keyboard comes the closest to your ideal switch keyboard? I like the keyboard on my Surface Book. I just purchased the 101 key Surface keyboard. Not 87 key. However it is so then I think I might use it with a trackpad in front or a left handed mouse...
Post by: sundin on Sun, 25 December 2016, 06:39:23
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 25 December 2016, 07:18:39
Post by: Sterenke on Sun, 25 December 2016, 12:21:18
Modding my newly purchased hhkb pro 2 with mx sliders. Then get an sa or gmk set for it.
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Post by: GenericUserName on Sun, 25 December 2016, 15:15:40
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Post by: Urbi on Sun, 25 December 2016, 17:04:26
Post by: ander on Sun, 25 December 2016, 17:10:27
Oh, and aspire to be more gracious to peeps who still haven't realized that buckling springs make all other types of switches unnecessary (besides Topre, and special stuff like XMIT's new Hall Effect boards).
Post by: happylacquer on Sun, 25 December 2016, 17:12:53
Post by: ander on Sun, 25 December 2016, 17:13:32
Keyboard & Co + Terminal's ergodox kit for my jailhouse (jspacers) green dox.
May I ask a dumb question? Why on earth go to all that trouble to silence clicky switches? Why not just get a board with switches that don't click? Do silenced MX Blues, for example, really feel different from MX Browns? Knowing how esoteric stuff gets here, I'm prepared for you to say "yes"—but it'd be a subtlety not many people would be able to appreciate.
How is the Topre Type Heaven? Worth it instead of a Realforce? They are on Prime too which is a bonus.
They're great. Yes, the keys are ABS rather than PBT. But while Topre snobs may disagree, the THs I've tried have felt just fine. Topre doesn't seem to have skimped on them in any truly significant way: They're cool-looking (I like the design even more than RFs's), super solid, and very satisfying to use. So no, I wouldn't hesitate to get one, save around a hundred bucks, and enjoy the true Topre experience with perfectly fine ABS keys, and—yes (gasp!)—a different logo.
Post by: graefeln on Sun, 25 December 2016, 17:18:07
Keyboard & Co + Terminal's ergodox kit for my jailhouse (jspacers) green dox.
May I ask a dumb question? Why on earth go to all that trouble to silence clicky switches? Why not just get a board with switches that don't click? Do silenced MX Blues, for example, really feel different from MX Browns? Knowing how esoteric stuff gets here, I'm prepared for you to say "yes"—but it'd be a subtlety not many people would be able to appreciate.
The tactile click on blue/green does have a different feel than those on clears (and especially Brown) - even without the noise. Aside from that though, they also raise the actuation point slightly which is kind of nice...
I suppose it's also partly how you see "all that trouble" - an hour or so taking apart switches while watching Netflix really isn't all that bad; I mean, it is tedious, but not really all that demanding or anything. I was also changing out springs, so the switches would be apart anyways and hardly take any extra time...
Post by: ander on Sun, 25 December 2016, 17:28:22
Keyboard & Co + Terminal's ergodox kit for my jailhouse (jspacers) green dox.Why on earth go to all that trouble to silence clicky switches?...
The tactile click on blue/green does have a different feel than those on clears (and especially Brown) - even without the noise. Aside from that though, they also raise the actuation point slightly which is kind of nice...
These seem like legitimate points... Now you have me considering it. :?)
I suppose it's also partly how you see "all that trouble" - an hour or so taking apart switches while watching Netflix really isn't all that bad; I mean, it is tedious, but not really all that demanding or anything. I was also changing out springs, so the switches would be apart anyways and hardly take any extra time...
This is all true. Plus, there's the pleasure many of us get from modding of any kind, even to produce the most subtle results. And it's also knowing that what we've ended up with is a rare thing, not something a million other peeps are out there typing on—you have to admit, that factors in as well.
Post by: Jokrik on Sun, 25 December 2016, 17:56:01
Upcoming:
TGR910
TGR-TRIS
Clueboard aluminium kit
Unassembled:
Duck V1 with zeal60
Wanted:
Mekanisk kit
weee weee.....
Post by: bocahgundul on Sun, 25 December 2016, 18:56:06
I'm finally back.
Post by: Moistgun on Sun, 25 December 2016, 18:59:34
Ss universal plate
Satan pcb
Tuned mx pinks
New Og cherry pom
:D
Post by: klennkellon on Mon, 26 December 2016, 00:28:59
I technically have the clicky one finished but it's using MX Blues and they are the most boring clicky switches in the world. It's going to become the donor board for my tactile ergo-clear board.
Post by: davkol on Thu, 29 December 2016, 12:25:58
Post by: digi on Thu, 29 December 2016, 12:29:37
For I am still one with the Topper of 55g.
Post by: jknight on Thu, 29 December 2016, 15:44:28
Post by: Johan on Thu, 29 December 2016, 20:22:03
Get a Realforce, or Leopold/Ducky.
I thought about getting a custom/building something. Korean or not, but I realized that I really just want it to work, can't be arsed doing any trouble shooting/other stuff. (But if someone would send me a tgr, I wouldn't be mad :-*) Also easier to motivate doing other stupid **** when you haven't blown 1k on a single kb
Post by: OfTheWild on Thu, 29 December 2016, 21:15:36
Other than that... goals this year are:
1. I need to build a shelf for storage and display of my boards that allows me easy access to rotate them through duty.
2. Setup a work area out in the shop to do resin casting and more "Making Stuff Together" projects.
3. Buy a Realforce 104U White and convert it to 55g domes with Novatouch sliders for work.
4. Find the blue AeroKeys mods and 55g domes for my HHKB so it can be done.
5. Design and machine a matching aluminum 5 row numpad for the Smart68 (or any other 5 row/60% boards) when it shows up in hopes of having a true end-game setup for home.
6. Get a Booper keycap somehow
Post by: Weltschmerz on Fri, 30 December 2016, 01:57:48
My keyboard plans are to not buy any new keyboards and spend that money on beer.
For I am still one with the Topper of 55g.
Possibly one of the smartest things I have read in a while...
Post by: nyunyu on Fri, 30 December 2016, 16:19:43
- put it in a newer, smaller 3000 case
- build a Soarer's USB converter in the keyboard
- try jailhouse blues/mx clear/mx tactile gray
- order some dyesub PBT caps with hungarian layout
Post by: ambalek on Fri, 30 December 2016, 16:30:53
- Figure out why my recent Satan firmware builds don't work, but the old versions do... ^-^
- HHKB inspired MX build, with an aluminium two piece case like the Revo HHKB layout kit (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86279.0) and linears (possibly the Panda linears)
- RAMA M10-A (ordered)
- RAMA's 65% (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=85629.450)
- Use The Mountain 60% (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86637.0) on an existing build (maybe the Gateron red/Skeletor build I'm currently typing on)
- An Alps or Matias 60% (maybe not, but if I see a good Alps keycap set I'll pick it up)
- Keep trying to get a Booper cap and more Nightcaps
Post by: rabbitfire on Fri, 30 December 2016, 20:41:43
Post by: ambalek on Sat, 31 December 2016, 05:14:23
Build a custom TKL using Mira case, WKL pcb, zealios 65g, zeal gold transparent stabilizer :cool:
I just did a build with the gold stabs. They're very nice: no noticeable rattle, crisp, don't pull out of the pcb when changing caps... :rolleyes:
Post by: menuhin on Sat, 31 December 2016, 07:15:08
MoreI posted (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83454) not too long ago requesting what folks are planning on picking up in the 2nd half of 2016.
Now that 2017 approaches how has this changed?
While I'm going into year 7 of the "Endgame" journey here is what I know:
Topre/clones are off the table. I find the "thock" annoying and the key travel much too long. Some have complained that silencing rings reduce the travel too much while I feel they don't reduce it enough. If Topre releases a thin Realforce 87U with their short throw switches I'll definitely take a look at it however I'm not exactly sure if those are discontinued.
Alps/clones are mostly off the table. I'll likely pick up a set of evangs LightCycle set and pray to the baby Jesus BlueNalgene releases his SMK compatible tenkeyless. SMK White's are for sure my #1 personal "Alps" choice. That said if Hasu offers a SMK option I would take a look at that as well. However it must be strongly stated that if it weren't for LightCycle I wouldn't give Alps a second thought.
I'm no longer pursuing the Ellipse F77. I decided that I didn't care for the layout and will stick around to see if Ellipse releases a F SSK. While I understand there are kits popping up to convert existing SSK's to F SSK's I'm not in love with it enough to get involved with the procedure.
matt3o is currently working on a keyboard using Cherry ML clones made by Kailh. Depending on the layout and how thick the board is (hopefully ultra thin) I definitely will be looking into this.
MX... To be honest I was ready to pull out of the MX/clone world. In fact I have zero MX boards currently. I was dissatisfied with the "reliability", the thickness of the boards, and quite frankly the switches in general.
Then three crucial things happened:
1. Hot-swap became a reality. So now when a switch dies it takes nothing at all to pull the switch out and replace it. So for 2017 the first two keyboards I'll likely purchase are the Input Club K-Type and/or Glorious Modular Tenkeyless.
2. evangs released JSpacers to JailHouse Blues mod a board quickly and consistently. I have yet to try these but given the feedback I think this "is the one." High actuation/tactility, no click, and with O-Rings should feel like scissor switches - which is my preferred key switch mechanism.
3. Mechsupply/UKKeycaps are running a group buy for Devlin Q-Series profile key caps. I believe these are the absolute lowest profile key caps you can buy - even lower than DSA while simultaneously being thicker as well. I have a set on order and really hope they take off.
If all three of these align then I'll probably stock up on more JSpacers and hand Mechsupply a blank check for future Devlin Q-Series sets.
If that fails however I'll start researching what it would take to produce my dream keyboard: an ultra high quality scissor switch in 87 format.
Yeah, I think that's it. :eek: :p
Quite esoteric taste you have here.
Stock blues are always too light for my taste, and the tactility of MX (brown especially) comes half or a full mm late after I started pressing the key.
What do you think of Jailhouse greens vs MX clear?
Post by: dante on Sat, 31 December 2016, 11:09:39
Post by: diqkiq on Sun, 01 January 2017, 22:22:40
1) Solder up a GON TKL with V1 65 gram Zealios and mount in a skeleton case. Currently thinking about using my Retro SA keycap set for this one. I'm also still trying to figure out if I want to powder coat or pvd coat the plates.
2) Same as above but for a Phantom and with Cherry Clears. I'm going with the Danger Zone keycap set.
3) Waiting on the Mira...
4) Waiting on the K-Type...
Post by: exitfire401 on Sun, 01 January 2017, 22:27:46
Post by: falkentyne on Mon, 02 January 2017, 18:02:52
Post by: childofthehorn on Mon, 02 January 2017, 18:18:21
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Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 02 January 2017, 21:19:34
Try a Realforce.
Get a Realforce, or Leopold/Ducky.
I thought about getting a custom/building something. Korean or not, but I realized that I really just want it to work, can't be arsed doing any trouble shooting/other stuff. (But if someone would send me a tgr, I wouldn't be mad :-*) Also easier to motivate doing other stupid **** when you haven't blown 1k on a single kb
- Figure out why my recent Satan firmware builds don't work, but the old versions do... ^-^
- HHKB inspired MX build, with an aluminium two piece case like the Revo HHKB layout kit (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86279.0) and linears (possibly the Panda linears)
- RAMA M10-A (ordered)
- RAMA's 65% (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=85629.450)
- Use The Mountain 60% (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86637.0) on an existing build (maybe the Gateron red/Skeletor build I'm currently typing on)
- An Alps or Matias 60% (maybe not, but if I see a good Alps keycap set I'll pick it up)
- Keep trying to get a Booper cap and more Nightcaps
Did you see alpine winter for sale on clueboard? Build your alps!
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 02 January 2017, 21:24:17
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 02 January 2017, 21:44:10
Dolphin Rev2 on its way soon
Sweet, so does that mean this hotness gets some under glow?
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sorry, so amused with this image that the people in the room beside me started hitting the walls for me to quiet down. What the **** are those tortoise>hare throttle controls for, I wonder?
So, my plans:
- Build with my x60 PCB, Gateron blacks, gold sips, GMK Hyperfuse, and gold/transparent stabs in a clear tex case (just another week or so waiting for parts I hope)
- Wait for Massdrop to send me another White Fox kit with Zealios since my last one got lost in shipment.
- Get my CNC space white case (norbauer) for CM Masterkeys Pro S and dress it up with my new GMK Dolch with CMYK mods.
- Pick up Semiotic for the same CM case... because you need at LEAST 2 sets of caps per board, right? right??
- Put a final polywax coat on my Royal Glam housing my V60 Matias click, and replace stock caps with Olivett, possibly Alpine Winter. (remember... 2 per board, right?)
- Buy Lightcycle set for a linear Matias clue board
- Buy the ramabae65 and try out some Gateron greens
- Buy the FJELL to try out some MX Greens
- GMK Terminal... of course
- Hope for some Dasher extras
- Oh yes, and the F62! Got on the early bird list so I hope to get it in Spring.
- Watch for some Devlin caps, either series
- Buy MC Rebirth set
- Stay away from Massdrop
- And it goes without saying that other **** will come up and I'll buy stuff I don't need or that doesn't work. I can't resist a good deal in the classifieds :(
Post by: Moistgun on Mon, 02 January 2017, 21:52:45
Post by: ambalek on Tue, 03 January 2017, 01:35:33
Try a Realforce.
Get a Realforce, or Leopold/Ducky.
I thought about getting a custom/building something. Korean or not, but I realized that I really just want it to work, can't be arsed doing any trouble shooting/other stuff. (But if someone would send me a tgr, I wouldn't be mad :-*) Also easier to motivate doing other stupid **** when you haven't blown 1k on a single kb
- Figure out why my recent Satan firmware builds don't work, but the old versions do... ^-^
- HHKB inspired MX build, with an aluminium two piece case like the Revo HHKB layout kit (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86279.0) and linears (possibly the Panda linears)
- RAMA M10-A (ordered)
- RAMA's 65% (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=85629.450)
- Use The Mountain 60% (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86637.0) on an existing build (maybe the Gateron red/Skeletor build I'm currently typing on)
- An Alps or Matias 60% (maybe not, but if I see a good Alps keycap set I'll pick it up)
- Keep trying to get a Booper cap and more Nightcaps
Did you see alpine winter for sale on clueboard? Build your alps!
I did, I may have to go for it...
Post by: Khers on Tue, 03 January 2017, 02:57:52
Post by: Erzegovaz on Tue, 03 January 2017, 03:06:50
1: try Zealios
2: try a Majestouch2
3: finish modding my Nova
4: finish my VA68M with EnjoyPBT and Breaking bad stuff
5: try an HHKB
Neeed a job and some money :cool:
who need an organic chemist? Cm on, let`s do it!
Post by: LifeIsOnTheWire on Tue, 03 January 2017, 11:28:41
1. Finish wiring up my custom 30% keyboard
2. Start building my 40% keyboard
3. Get my hands on some XDA keycaps for my 40% layout
4. Find an Apple IIc keyboard with Amber Alps
5. Design and order a custom PCB for a 40% keyboard with those new Kailh ML switches (might start working on this right away, but we'll see)
Post by: alienman82 on Tue, 03 January 2017, 11:47:24
Post by: 1swt2gs on Tue, 03 January 2017, 19:37:31
What cables do they use anyways? micro or mini usb?
Post by: Altis on Tue, 03 January 2017, 22:20:43
Having said that, I just got my White Fox yesterday so looks like I got a keyboard in 2017 after all. :-X
get my first hhkb to see what all this hype is about.
What cables do they use anyways? micro or mini usb?
Mini.
Post by: Potatomonkey on Wed, 04 January 2017, 02:34:31
Post by: Giorgio on Wed, 04 January 2017, 03:12:29
I didn't know about this
evangs released JSpacers to JailHouse Blues mod a board quickly and consistently
seems quite interesting.
Post by: samwisekoi on Wed, 04 January 2017, 13:44:12
I'm planning on finishing up my ALPS 40%with numpad, and to save up for an AMJ96
What board is that in your sig? Looks Wyse, but which one?
- Ron | samwisekoi
Post by: Potatomonkey on Wed, 04 January 2017, 13:51:34
What board is that in your sig? Looks Wyse, but which one?
- Ron | samwisekoi
Its a WYSE ASCII. Im also working on making it USB compatible forgot to add that :p
Post by: E3E on Wed, 04 January 2017, 14:02:49
2) Hot swap mod my next Alps PCB (ugh) and get it ready for my Mira prototype so that my Orion v2 can have its PCB and plate back
3) Sell my FMJ case and hopefully get a FJELL case to replace it.
4) Find some kind of TKL as host for my other Alphas PCB (no hot swap modding on this one, thank god)
My endgame?
Stop buying keyboards.
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Wed, 04 January 2017, 14:08:31
My endgame?(https://media.giphy.com/media/O5NyCibf93upy/giphy.gif)
Stop buying keyboards.
Post by: PollandAkuma on Wed, 04 January 2017, 16:36:20
Post by: Slash Emperor on Wed, 04 January 2017, 16:57:16
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Post by: Niomosy on Wed, 04 January 2017, 18:05:57
A 75% board. Possibly a Plum 84 for a first Topre type board of any king.
Possibly a GH-122 for a battleship board.
Hopefully a mech-based Kenisis Freestyle board. Please launch this year. Please?
Post by: apricot on Thu, 05 January 2017, 13:35:38
Ordered a new Leopold tenkeyless this year, hopefully my last keyboard purchase for a long while.
Maybe I should try Silent Red switches, although I dislike linears.
Post by: Saiph on Thu, 05 January 2017, 13:47:23
Some people have said the Plum feels very different from legit topre boards. I myself haven't tried it but just wanted to give you a heads up.
A 75% board. Possibly a Plum 84 for a first Topre type board of any king.
Post by: davkol on Thu, 05 January 2017, 16:04:06
- IBM Model F or a modern replica. Not because I'd ever want to use such monstrosity for anything serious, but I'd like to play with capacitive buckling spring side by side with its membrane successor a bit.
- XMIT's keyboards with damped Hall-effect switches, esp. the planned tactile variant. I don't care for the "standard" layouts anymore, and lack motivation to go through the hassle of designing a custom PCB for these switches, but it's something I want to at least try anyway.
- Topre and/or respective Chinese clones—in various configurations (mounting, stiffness, damping, caps) side by side. I've used many high-quality domes over the years, and now want to reevaluate my relative view of Topre. Again, I don't care for the keyboard layouts anymore… except the Japanese ones; I kinda want a JIS tenkeyless realforce (probably damped with HiPro caps). That makes the cost difficult to justify, though.
- Rarer switches from the "main" ALPS' product line. Blues, browns, ambers, yellows etc. I don't actively seek them, but if something falls in my lap, I'll give it a try.
- New zealios, MOD switches, and hopefully vintage MX Clear/Brown switches again. I wonder, if I can feel the difference and esp. if it actually matters to me at all these days.
- Various damped switches. Cherry MX Silent in other housings and with other springs; Zeal's/Uniqey's switch covers with various switches; JSpacers in various MX Blue generations and clones; various permutations of damped Matias/Alps switch parts,…
- Properly contoured spherical caps, G20 caps and the new silica-gel caps on a full keyboard.
- Kailh PG1350 switches look interesting. If they turn out well, along with caps, I might use them in a custom keyboard.
end-of-year update:
- Gave up on getting harder-to-get IBM/Topre/ALPS stuff. Tried some more revisions of IBM Model M and many different vintage rubber domes though.
- Tried more damped switches (MX Silent, Zeal's and QMX clips), various jailhoused switches and a bunch of new Kailh switches (Box/Pro/Speed).
- Didn't get any new keycaps.
- Postponed endeavors further into ergonomic keyboards beyond my good old ErgoDox.
Post by: Niomosy on Thu, 05 January 2017, 17:03:50
Some people have said the Plum feels very different from legit topre boards. I myself haven't tried it but just wanted to give you a heads up.
A 75% board. Possibly a Plum 84 for a first Topre type board of any king.
Given there's no actual Topre in a 75% format, I'm not really worried. I'm more after the 75% part than whether it's a real Topre switch or not.
Post by: jameslr on Thu, 05 January 2017, 19:08:45
Post by: minh278 on Fri, 06 January 2017, 00:09:23
I tried chinese keyboards and audio(ch-fi), but it just left me unsatisfied.
Post by: LittleKawaiiNeko on Sat, 07 January 2017, 03:10:35
Maybe board with blue Apls, O-rings or landing pads, lubed switches and stabilisers will be ok.
Post by: davkol on Sat, 07 January 2017, 06:29:06
Given there's no actual Topre in a 75% formatWhy'd you say that?
Short-throw Topre boards have a similar form factor, so does for example the MCRW-5000 keyboard.
Post by: Hak Foo on Sat, 07 January 2017, 09:42:18
Post by: samwisekoi on Sat, 07 January 2017, 10:54:21
If the GH-122 2017 version supports ALPS, I'll likely build one with Matias switches, move the Gateron one to work.
The problem is the bottom row. Could you live with MX down there and Matias everywhere else?
- Ron | samwisekoi
Post by: Minnie2 on Sun, 08 January 2017, 05:46:19
Post by: Rewind on Sun, 08 January 2017, 06:40:16
i need another hobby
Post by: EvillePanda on Sun, 08 January 2017, 21:20:37
Post by: devoi on Mon, 09 January 2017, 08:45:35
2) Alps44 with custom case
3) Get 55g domes/hypersphere rings for my HHKB
Post by: KetchyKech on Mon, 09 January 2017, 08:53:45
ALPS VE:A (salmon alps)
LUSTRO w/ zeal60 (deciding on switches)
LSv3 (hopefully! hah)
and still looking for a reverse full size/1800/Duck Butterfly Pad
:thumb:
Post by: keytohopiness on Mon, 09 January 2017, 08:58:55
Post by: happylacquer on Mon, 09 January 2017, 11:51:10
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 10 January 2017, 00:43:45
Given there's no actual Topre in a 75% formatWhy'd you say that?
Short-throw Topre boards have a similar form factor, so does for example the MCRW-5000 keyboard.
I know of no 75% or 84-key layout Topre board so if there's news on one, I'm curious.
Post by: davkol on Tue, 10 January 2017, 04:27:29
Post by: FoxWolf1 on Tue, 10 January 2017, 08:26:07
If not, I'm probably going to take it easy this year, keyboard-wise. Well, unless someone comes out with a TrackPoint-ed keyboard that meets my needs in terms of size and rollover. That I'd still jump on.
Post by: potatobot on Tue, 10 January 2017, 09:28:38
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 10 January 2017, 13:35:03
https://lmgtfy.com/?q=short-throw+topre
Thought you were referring to something new that I'd missed. My apologies.
I'll stick with considering a Plum 84.
Post by: vivalarevolución on Tue, 10 January 2017, 18:30:12
Figure out what to do with all the XTants that I built.
I've been noodling around with the idea of fitting a 65% layout in a 60% case, but have not gone much further than sketching out layouts.
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Tue, 10 January 2017, 22:56:42
let's see, i'm already at end-game with 75% as i have my ergo pro and ve.a already.
i guess;
-GMK Plum/Nautilus.. decisions to be made. >still haven't made a decision
-try to look for a fullsize keyboard with left numpad (another run of LZ RV will be amazing) this will be my fullsize end-game with cherry-stotle switches. >Still trying
-as for 60%.... HHKB case from RAMA might make me buy HHKB again.EXENT.
pretty much i'm gonna be so finishedfor keyboardsat 2017. maybe not gonna stop at keycaps,but pretty much for the keyboard.
11 days into 2017 and there's so many things that i gotta change from this lol.
someone kill me pls
Post by: Lipton on Tue, 10 January 2017, 23:14:23
2) If someone makes a nice set of Topre keycaps, or there are some Topre MX modifiers, that fit a Leopold, get that.
3) Sell my Codekeyboard MX Cherry clears. The 55gs is just too heavy for me.
Post by: Pwner on Wed, 11 January 2017, 05:42:11
2. Build my wife a board
3. Build a linear alps board
4. Acquire enough GMK sets to outfit all of my MX boards
Post by: BucklingSpring on Wed, 11 January 2017, 10:52:27
Post by: DRAZAH on Wed, 11 January 2017, 20:56:47
Post by: jerue on Wed, 11 January 2017, 21:01:58
Some interesting plans for those who posted here though :)
Post by: jal on Wed, 11 January 2017, 21:15:42
Procrastinate on all my projects.
Buy more keyboard parts that I never use.
Maybe tinker with a keyboard design I have, but never finish it.
Get super-focused on coding over-engineered firmware for a couple of weeks, doing nothing else, and then leave it.
That... sounds a lot like my likely list. If you make the nouns more general, you described most of my nonprofessional life.
Actually, though, the last couple years have been about trying to stop that, with a little success. This year, I'm massively paring down the number of weird, random **** I play with to focus on design and metalwork. I bought a milling machine; a lot of it is being delivered tomorrow, the rest on Monday. With a little luck and assuming I manage to avoid doing something stupid, I should be able to cut in the comfort of my own home in a month or so. So hopefully I'll improve faster than I have been, only getting shop-time about once a month. (Although I'll still depend on the shop a lot - no lathe, bandsaw, buffer, grinder, etc., and there are hard limits on size, type and power consumption of equipment one can reasonably house in a second-floor urban apartment.)
So my keyboard goal for the year: make my own, including the PCB and some firmware modifications. I know I can cut the case, and coding is no problem. (Famous last words - I haven't done much embedded, but from what I've seen, this looks reasonable enough.) It will be my first PCB, so that's the portion offering me a serious learning curve and is the most likely candidate for not happening. We'll see.
Since I'm congenitally incapable of working on one thing at once, I have a few smaller things in mind as well, but they're still, if you squint, computer peripherals.
I'm mostly posting this so I can point and laugh at myself in a year.
Post by: potatobot on Thu, 12 January 2017, 04:58:55
Post by: alh84001 on Thu, 12 January 2017, 07:33:31
Figure out what to do with all the XTants that I built.
How many are there in the end? I would just slap one at every computer you use :) Alternatively, hold some kind of contest. Or wait until summer secret santa :)
Back on-topic, kind of, start of 2017 was quite eventful:
- I finished my FSSK, almost - I need to disassemble it, because "C" is not working >:D
- I assembled a NEXT and X68000 converters
- I converted and assembled the IBM Bigfoot
- I converted a 5140 keyboard with Teensy
- I wired the Alps AKB-3420, and I'm almost done with the converter - I'm out of Pro Micros for time being so I used Arduino Nano with V-USB, and defining matrix.c in TMK is giving me grief
All in all, I made 8 of my keyboards working in last 10 days. Quite a productive period. Shame it won't last :)
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 12 January 2017, 11:41:46
Post by: alh84001 on Thu, 12 January 2017, 13:48:44
Post by: TopreFan333 on Thu, 12 January 2017, 17:23:06
Post by: DRAZAH on Thu, 12 January 2017, 19:03:02
Hall effect board arrives this February.
A 75% board. Possibly a Plum 84 for a first Topre type board of any king.
Possibly a GH-122 for a battleship board.
Hopefully a mech-based Kenisis Freestyle board. Please launch this year. Please?
Plums don't use true Topre rubber cups. They are 35g and do not feel like true Topre at all. They use (if not the exact) same rubber sheet that you can buy on eBay, the translucent clear 35g, 45g, or 55g. I highly recommend that if you are going Topre that you go head first into a RealForce, HHKB, Leopold, even a Novatouch if you can find one.
Post by: Niomosy on Thu, 12 January 2017, 20:07:13
Hall effect board arrives this February.
A 75% board. Possibly a Plum 84 for a first Topre type board of any king.
Possibly a GH-122 for a battleship board.
Hopefully a mech-based Kenisis Freestyle board. Please launch this year. Please?
Plums don't use true Topre rubber cups. They are 35g and do not feel like true Topre at all. They use (if not the exact) same rubber sheet that you can buy on eBay, the translucent clear 35g, 45g, or 55g. I highly recommend that if you are going Topre that you go head first into a RealForce, HHKB, Leopold, even a Novatouch if you can find one.
Not really concerned with it not being specifically Topre. I might eventually look into a Topre RGB but that's the only actual Topre buard I'm interested in right now. That I specifically want a 75% board puts the Plum 84 higher on my list than any true Topre cup board.
Post by: gmmjohn on Thu, 12 January 2017, 20:21:01
Post by: Blek on Thu, 12 January 2017, 20:47:23
2) Throw some gateron reds on my Poker2
3) Build Atreus with some zealios
4) Maybe take the HHKB plunge?
Post by: Jumie on Fri, 13 January 2017, 02:07:53
2. build TGR 910
3. build Duck Viper
4. Waiting to receive imsto R4.. (C'mon imsto, send it asap)
Post by: eun on Fri, 13 January 2017, 02:15:33
so i gonna assemble the 4 boards..
but thats just plan..tt
356cl v2
360 corsa
356n mk2
356cl dge
thats my list T_T
can i get good switches..? hu..
Post by: happylacquer on Fri, 13 January 2017, 02:41:06
Post by: ander on Fri, 13 January 2017, 03:36:03
Post by: RageNorge on Fri, 13 January 2017, 03:40:53
Build a super cheap keyboard with my brother. (If anyone can link a cheap case and pcb that would be superb)
Post by: funderburker on Fri, 13 January 2017, 04:25:15
2. Make a MX board with layout similar to HHKB JP (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/cb117b4a20c85fb4e73844670c1591f5).
3. Learn PCB designing (at macro/numpad would be good start)
4.* IF 2. and 3. works out then maybe make it so others can get a board.
Post by: happylacquer on Sat, 14 January 2017, 02:15:38
Post by: PollandAkuma on Sat, 14 January 2017, 03:53:39
Eh, I think i'm gonna pass up the HHKB Pro 2 and get a Topre Type Heaven instead. Less money and it has dedicated FN keys and a numpad. Good for actually doing work I've noticed :rolleyes:
What about Realforce TKL :O
Post by: sek1ne on Sat, 14 January 2017, 03:56:24
Post by: ak_xf1re on Sat, 14 January 2017, 04:03:08
Might get a topre board this year. Will definitely be getting a full sized board, probably mx though.
Me too, I wish the Realforce RGB had a TKL variant, I'd jump on the that for sure!
This year I'm looking to build my own TKL Board but I haven't decided on the PCB, and this year on my trip to Japan I might pick up a HHKB or a Realforce 55g to start my Topre collection.
Post by: sek1ne on Sat, 14 January 2017, 04:04:57
Might get a topre board this year. Will definitely be getting a full sized board, probably mx though.
Me too, I wish the Realforce RGB had a TKL variant, I'd jump on the that for sure!
This year I'm looking to build my own TKL Board but I haven't decided on the PCB, and this year on my trip to Japan I might pick up a HHKB or a Realforce 55g to start my Topre collection.
I want to build a board as well but I am not sure where to get parts and I am not sure I can afford it.
Post by: Kilonzi on Sat, 14 January 2017, 08:42:51
* Whitefox with purple Zealio switches
* Realforce 87U (black) with Pexon cable mod for the office
* Some Artisan keycaps
This list might not be complete ;)
Post by: mrboovn on Sun, 15 January 2017, 02:54:36
Post by: chuckdee on Sun, 15 January 2017, 14:40:03
My biggest plan is not to be a squirrel with my face turned at each corner by something else... but not sure if I'm going to be able to stick to that.
Post by: FLOCKA on Sun, 15 January 2017, 16:36:08
- Zealios M65-A Build
- Slap SA Hyperfuse on it
- Acquire more GMK keysets, because they are sublime to type on
- Continue collecting ETF stuff
- Lose lots of raffles ^-^
Post by: _BMW_M3_ on Sun, 15 January 2017, 18:33:18
Get LZ Ergo TKL built.
Find Dolphin V2.
Find EM7.
Quit buying keyboards.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Sun, 15 January 2017, 18:38:14
SA HF
an unannounced GMK set
Exent
X60
hopefully a dethkish replacement
artisans
HHKB
Post by: swangful on Sun, 15 January 2017, 20:33:34
2017...To get a keyboard is probably going to be a good start for me...lol
Then get the artisans I'm chasing after
- Photochromic otterphile
- Firelord snapper
- Ribbit V2
Post by: ander on Mon, 16 January 2017, 19:33:57
My plan in 2017 : Keep looking for my endgame : Red OTD 356 mini and LZ SE :(
It's cute when people think they know what their "endgame" board is... It's like saying, "This is such a good beer, I don't think I'll ever have any more!" :?)
Post by: zombimuncha on Thu, 19 January 2017, 07:01:49
My plan in 2017 : Keep looking for my endgame : Red OTD 356 mini and LZ SE :(
It's cute when people think they know what their "endgame" board is... It's like saying, "This is such a good beer, I don't think I'll ever have any more!" :?)
"This is such a good beer/keyboard. I've tried so many beers/keyboards, and for the last few years everything I've tried has been disappointing in comparison to this one. I've basically lost interest in trying new beers/keyboards, so this one is my endgame."
Post by: PollandAkuma on Sat, 21 January 2017, 13:00:46
Post by: Twinguin on Sun, 22 January 2017, 21:52:07
Didn't have a plan at all for 2017. Bought a JD45 and the Core so far and signed up for two Massdrop's. So much for willpower!
Post by: Rob27shred on Sun, 22 January 2017, 23:25:13
Some other goals I have for this year is to finally get a Topre board to give them a fair shake & also keep on the mission of trying out more types of MX switches. I recently took aplunge on an FC660M with Cherry blacks to give linears a try & found I really like them. I think blacks spring swapped to slightly heavier spring & with some lube on the sliders would make for a perfect linear switch to me. Hopefully all goes well financially for me so I can realize some of these goal.
Either way I look forward to what this year will bring for all of us as it's already looking to be an awesome year for our hobby. Good luck to all you guys on getting your 2017 goals accomplished! :thumb:
Post by: JackieOReally on Mon, 23 January 2017, 03:30:02
Post by: CommonCurt on Mon, 23 January 2017, 03:40:48
I've bought a filco 10keyless with MX blues, XDA Milestone, XDA Canvas (both sets) and just today a pok3r with MX greens. I feel I've blown my load too early this year as I can't justify buying much more.Don't worry. There's always more to buy
Post by: ReadmeDotTxt on Tue, 24 January 2017, 04:15:46
2. Buy 87U to see what this high build quality is all about
3. Learn how to and design full size pcb, case.
4. Find the endgame switch. Zealios?
Post by: zslane on Wed, 25 January 2017, 16:14:14
2. Acquire a white Varmilo VA108M with MX Silent Red (aka pink) switches.
4. Wait for Round 6 phase 2 to go into production.
5. Wait for LightCycle DSA to go back into GB and then into production. (I have a KBP V60 mini in desperate need of this set.)
6. Wait for SA Dasher/Dancer to go into production.
7. Try to pull together a killer Hermes Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop. I have kit renders now, but am waiting for SP to make all row profiles available for dye-sub SA.
Post by: richfiles on Wed, 25 January 2017, 17:59:46
1: Stop managing to get injured, sick, cover people's days, have my main computer's mobo DIE on me...
I mean... Come on, life! January ain't even over yet! Gimme a break! :'(
2: Fixing my dead computer (I'm borrowing a Windows tablet... a true endeavor of wills for a Hackintosh user). >:D
3: Finish the hand wiring for the matrix and LEDs in my magnetically detatchable number pad for my Danger Zone 75%+1 keyboard.
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=75880.0;attach=156351;image)
4: Learn how to PROGRAM the darn keyboard! Gah! I've not touched the software since I think... Last SUMMER! :eek:
5: Tell myself I'll finish my Kerbal Space Program controller (hey, at least I've mostly finished the "DSKY"... Just needs to be mounted and wired up).
The keys are normally backlit green, a very lovely Kerbalish color. ;D
If things are turning bad for Jeb, the keypad will start flashing between red and green like below!
(http://i.giphy.com/ZcsGFp8NX5S9i.gif)
Hmm... Print new legends too. I've replaced my printer since printing those abominations!
My only regret with these switches, is they are linear. I love clicky switches, but I have no equivalent clicky switches... I have 67 more of them, and 127 smaller sized ones... None are clicky.
6: Tell myself I'll start work on my //cB bluetooth build using an Apple //c keyboard featuring Alps Amber switches, the clickiest clicky switch I've ever felt!
7: Ask what I'll be planning for 2018... and how many items on this list get moved to the new list... :rolleyes:
Post by: doooostin on Wed, 25 January 2017, 19:28:23
Going to put 78g R4 zealios in them, lubed, sipsocketed with zealencios :).
Got a KBD75 coming in, that I'm putting lubed mod-h's inside.
Hyperfuse SA!
Bought a full set of thermochromatic keycaps for the HHKB!
JTK Sliders are coming in, and a hasu controller.
Ordering the exent as well! Going to need a set for that build :).
Hopefully Kabuto SA or something else pops up.
Post by: SpecTP on Thu, 26 January 2017, 12:10:28
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Post by: Marchioness on Sat, 28 January 2017, 19:33:37
I would consider getting custom keycaps for my Filco but since it's in JIS layout it's gonna be a bit hard to find.
Post by: happylacquer on Sun, 29 January 2017, 04:15:23
- Sell my corsair k65
- Build or buy something with the HHKB layout but with MX switches
- Probably buy a Topre Type Heaven too
- Sell my white Leopold PBT caps unless I keep them for a MX HHKB clone
- Buy black printed caps for my HHKB and the official set of red/blue modifiers.
- Pimp the hell out of my new HP Z420 Workstation
Post by: iLLucionist on Sun, 29 January 2017, 07:02:13
- Fix the repulsive ABS-spacebar, replace it with PBT, dampening, and lubing.
- Silence Topre with hyperspheres.
- Lube the switch housings, stabs, and sliders.
- Put dampening foam under the board in the case.
Post by: Hand on Sun, 29 January 2017, 09:33:11
Plan: sit and wait.
Post by: swangful on Sun, 29 January 2017, 21:16:47
- Firelord Snapper for my gf
- More artisans
- RGB Numpad (ducky maybe?)
Post by: CapnHighlands on Sat, 04 February 2017, 09:21:53
Post by: happylacquer on Sat, 04 February 2017, 15:52:23
Post by: En_Ex on Sat, 04 February 2017, 18:14:01
Post by: Wingklip on Sun, 05 February 2017, 02:15:03
2. Reverse engineer bits
3. Create my own cherry compatible switch with them
4. Patent
5. MASS SELL THEM HAHAHAHHAHHHAHHAHAHHAHA
Post by: yuppie on Sun, 05 February 2017, 02:59:43
2) Keep begging for an FC660C/EB (BLACK)
3) Maybe build a Clueboard with Zealios, Alps or some other exotic switch
4) Attend meetups to network and try more switches
5) Ascend
Post by: SneakyRobb on Sun, 05 February 2017, 09:50:14
Rebuild the Model FAT and use it more. If I get around to it, ill handwire an alps board, probably with AEKII switches. maybe ill get matias keycaps.
Sell my cherry mx brown keyboard for ones if not tens of dollars on ebay as the sight and feel of cherry keyboards disturbs deeply. I always get a bump of disgust then a slight scraping feel as I continue down.
Post by: Andrei25 on Sun, 05 February 2017, 10:09:12
2. Maybe some nice caps and call it the year.
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Post by: lakomail on Sun, 05 February 2017, 10:14:09
2) Buy more artisans (Please be good to be RNG...)
3) Buy more keycaps set
4) Learn how to assemble a keyboard
Post by: PollandAkuma on Sun, 05 February 2017, 14:34:53
I'm getting sick of the missing function keys on the HHKB. So I decided 2017 might be the year I finally buy a Kinesis, guess what, my friend got one from work and he doesn't use it so it's collecting dust. CHEAP KINESIS FOR HAPPY LACKER
I'll dispose your HHKB for free if you send it my way ;D
Post by: XMIT on Sun, 12 February 2017, 09:23:14
Post by: TheNamesTy45 on Sun, 12 February 2017, 21:21:38
My plans for 2017 are:
* Whitefox with purple Zealio switches
* Realforce 87U (black) with Pexon cable mod for the office
* Some Artisan keycaps
This list might not be complete ;)
Whitefox with Zealios... I'm right there with you that sounded perfect to me in so many ways. That was one of my end game (but I'm still going to continue buying keyboard stuff anyway :D ) keyboards. That along with a Zeal60 based 60%.
Fortunately I have my order placed for that Zeal60! Which leads me to my 2017 keyboard plans.
1) Zeal60 Build AKA "End Game"
- PCB - Zeal60 PCB
- Switches - Zealios 67G switches
- Stabs - Zeal Screw in Stabilizers
- Plate - Sentraq Carbon Fiber plate
- Keycaps - Maybe some XDA keycaps like the ones on Sentraq now. (So badly wish I didn't miss the Mito XDA canvas drop on Massdrop recently. That was a dream set for me along with Penumbra for my TKL.)
- Case - Haven't decided on the case to use yet. I'm so lost on which to get. A part of me wants an acrylic case for giggles, but I really want aluminum for a rugged feel to the case.
2) Zeal60 Build 2? AKA "There's More Than One Game I Want to End."
- PCB - PCB - Zeal60 PCB - if I can get my hands on another one after the current GB.
- Switches - Switches - Gateron Red or Black switches
- Stabs - Stabs - Zeal Screw in Stabilizers - If I can get my hands on another set after this GB.
- Plate - Sentraq Carbon Fiber plate
- Keycaps - Keycaps - Varmilo Red and White PBT set
- Case - Case - Red IQunix Lambo
3) Most critical component - Hide all of this from my girlfriend.
- But seriously.. I'd love to get more involved in the community Help people with mods, tutorials, collabs, organize Group Buys, or anything else to further our weird little group.
Post by: zslane on Sat, 18 February 2017, 16:09:24
1. Wait for LightCycle DSA to go back into GB and then into production. (I have a KBP V60 mini in desperate need of this set.)
2. Try out a Plum Nano 75. If I like it, the plan is to paint the case tan and put Industrial SA keycaps on it.
3. Wait for SA Dasher/Dancer to go into production.
4. Wait for Round 6 phase 2 to go into production.
5. Try to pull together a killer Hermes Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop. I have kit renders now, but am waiting for SP to make all row profiles available for dye-sub SA.
Post by: xondat on Sat, 18 February 2017, 17:48:10
Easier to split it into 2 categories, but otherwise there is quite a lot to get through! Tried to put it into chronological order, but it's difficult for most.
Personal:
- Figure out which MX switch is my favorite using X60s
- Build 910
- Build X60
- More Boopers, Bros, and maybe a couple ETFs/KWKs
- GMK Deep Space/GMK SNES/GMK Plum
- Gain enough confidence to take my Type-S apart and lube it
- Try purple sliders in a HHKB
- Make my own TKL at one point
Noxary:
- Launch my store
- Learn how to make PCBs and be free
- Release X65/X75/T60/N60 throughout the year
- Play around with diffusers in designs
I'm glad I've posted here before - allows me to keep track of goals as I'm awfully forgetful.
Personal:
- Cherry MX Black with a Carbon Fiber plate. Easy.
- Still waiting!
- Still waiting!
- I definitely got more caps, but I'm finally getting bored of artisan collecting (my wallet is thanking me).
- Not sure about DS, but SNES is releasing and Plum will hit aftermarket in June!
- Type-S is great stock (I'm lazy too).
- Purple sliders are probably overrated, Type-S is great.
- It's designed and ready to go but I've ran out of money :(
- Ehh, I kinda ****ed up so delays.
- I have yet to make any progress whatsoever.
- It's changing to X65, X75, T60, and a future project but I guess that's still ongoing.
- I wouldn't actually use a diffuser, so no diffusers.
- Stop making ****ing rectangles.
- At least finish buys for X65, X75, and T60 (maybe extension being something crazy/stupid like 500 boards total?).
- Build X60, 910, and Mira SE with my new love, MX Blacks.
- Launch the store in the first half of this year.
- Eventually learn PCB design.
:))
Post by: PollandAkuma on Sat, 18 February 2017, 18:01:38
Really need to build myself a 40%. Been holding it off for too long. One board a year is the rate I'm looking at... This year, a Diverge TM2 seems imminent. I also want to squeeze in a Gherkin build towards the end of the year if possible. Or maybe I'll reverse the order of it.... I wonder if linears or tactile feels better on PCB mounted keyboards.
**** THIS ****
Probably gonna get a JD40. Really want a HHKB. Not sure about going ortholinear, thinking about an Atreus but can't commit yet.
Post by: happylacquer on Sat, 18 February 2017, 18:57:04
Really need to build myself a 40%. Been holding it off for too long. One board a year is the rate I'm looking at... This year, a Diverge TM2 seems imminent. I also want to squeeze in a Gherkin build towards the end of the year if possible. Or maybe I'll reverse the order of it.... I wonder if linears or tactile feels better on PCB mounted keyboards.
**** THIS ****
Probably gonna get a JD40. Really want a HHKB. Not sure about going ortholinear, thinking about an Atreus but can't commit yet.
I also have been interested in the JD40 but 1) the HHKB is perfect for a tiny board and 2) I need to find enough Super Blacks for a JD40 first. Yeah people say you can't type on super blacks and I'm over here begging for heavier springs for my Model M's.
Post by: Rykno on Sat, 18 February 2017, 18:59:47
- Try to acquire SA camping since I missed the GB :'(
- Raffles
Post by: Niomosy on Sat, 18 February 2017, 19:31:32
5. Try to pull together a killer Hermes Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop. I have kit renders now, but am waiting for SP to make all row profiles available for dye-sub SA.
Was that something SP was planning to do?
Post by: Auxo on Sat, 18 February 2017, 20:15:41
E8-V1 x GMK Flames
Woot
Post by: zslane on Sun, 19 February 2017, 02:05:23
5. Try to pull together a killer Hermes Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop. I have kit renders now, but am waiting for SP to make all row profiles available for dye-sub SA.
Was that something SP was planning to do?
Do you mean fully sculpted PBT SA keycaps? Yes. They are "working on it".
Post by: PollandAkuma on Sun, 19 February 2017, 05:16:40
I also have been interested in the JD40 but 1) the HHKB is perfect for a tiny board and 2) I need to find enough Super Blacks for a JD40 first. Yeah people say you can't type on super blacks and I'm over here begging for heavier springs for my Model M's.What are super blacks? Yes, HHKB is PURFECT XD too bad they are so expensive!
Post by: zslane on Sun, 19 February 2017, 10:47:27
I also have been interested in the JD40 but 1) the HHKB is perfect for a tiny board and 2) I need to find enough Super Blacks for a JD40 first. Yeah people say you can't type on super blacks and I'm over here begging for heavier springs for my Model M's.Yes, HHKB is PURFECT XD too bad they are so expensive!
PURFECT...except for the layout and the utter lack of custom keycap sets.
Post by: hwood34 on Mon, 20 February 2017, 09:49:38
Post by: silverpanda94 on Mon, 20 February 2017, 10:52:18
I would possibly like a custom board though at some point. I'm wanting to build a new computer by next year with a strict white and purple theme, and a purple board with white keycaps (or vice versa) sounds like heaven for me.
Post by: tekteq on Mon, 20 February 2017, 16:39:46
That's really something I'm missing, as it was very convenient. I don't really know how that works yet, but I'm sure the community will help me figure it out :)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 20 February 2017, 16:48:41
Post by: sgtpopwell on Tue, 21 February 2017, 06:07:51
Post by: Phenix on Tue, 21 February 2017, 07:32:28
I get the point of the classic, but going to waste space for asthetic?!
eg the classic F62 is not that smaller than an modern F77 (by a few cm difference)
Post by: JaccoW on Tue, 21 February 2017, 07:52:00
2. Repair my Lightpad whose PCB I fried due to soldering ineptitude. :(
3. Maybe build a new board for my GF.
4. Focus financially on decorating my home.
5. Might be tempted to get a Tenkey for work, provided it has a USB hub
Post by: minfun on Tue, 21 February 2017, 11:53:12
Post by: Cropzy on Tue, 21 February 2017, 12:04:49
Build a 40%
Build a numpad
Build a custom controller
Dye or make a keycap
Learn how to solder
Acquire a model m
Post by: Krakob on Tue, 21 February 2017, 14:16:16
- Finish my first ground up custom build
[ ] Run GMK NorDeUK
[ ] Run another interesting GB (wink wink)
[ ] Build the first iteration of my end game (60%, split spacebar, GooseKBD case, brass plate, custom PCB)
[ ] Make a dactyl
[ ] Good lord how will I afford this crap
Post by: sgtpopwell on Wed, 22 February 2017, 00:46:25
Did you go classic F77 or modern F77?
I get the point of the classic, but going to waste space for asthetic?!
eg the classic F62 is not that smaller than an modern F77 (by a few cm difference)
I went classic. I don't consider it a waste of space. It's a keyboard, not a swimming pool. The difference in size is negligible to me, and I really like the way it looks. The modern compact is cool, but it looks a lot like every other keyboard available right now, it's just a slab. The classic really puts me in mind of my other vintage IBM boards.
Post by: Dyaems on Thu, 23 February 2017, 00:49:47
2. Model F AT (highly doubt that I will get one, but still)
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 23 February 2017, 02:10:29
****ing build the two 60% that i have waiting to be assembled, get more clacks becaus they're going down in price, and tell bee to buzz off
ayy i have achieved my goals excpet still waiting on lustro. not bad!
Post by: Dvoraknolegends on Thu, 23 February 2017, 19:21:05
1. (waiting for the Massdrop flat-profile 60% case for my modified Pure, and ordered GMX sound dampeners)
2. Track down a 40% board that's compatible with the Dvorak layout
3. Move my DSA caps and switches to the 40% board--the switches on the 60 are
- Ergo Gateron Browns (FANTASTIC switches; extremely light yet great tactility)
- Ergo Cherry Clears for modifiers (didn't order enough Browns :P)
- Stock Cherry Clears for the switches I couldn't mod because of the LEDs on the Pure
4. Put my heavy OEM PBTs on the 60er; give it all heavy Clear springs!
That's most of it for now!
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Post by: noisyturtle on Thu, 23 February 2017, 19:59:45
The Mirra is super ****ing nice and I heavily considered doing a Mirra build, but it's very limited and not worth no goddamn $500. No case is worth $500.
Post by: Kavik on Thu, 23 February 2017, 23:41:05
-Aluminum case for KBP V80.
-DSA Lightcycle for KBP V80.
-Ellipse F77 and all its extra goodies.
-RAMA M65-A.
-GMK Nautilus.
-A custom TKL or 60% would be cool, but may wait on that until 2018.
-Filco KOBO KEYBOARD FRAME (one of the faux wood-ish colors) and SA 1965 for my Rosewill. (or maybe a cheap uniform SA set)
-Screw mod my third Model M that's just sitting here broken.
-Build something out of the spare Unicomp barrel/plate assembly I have.
I think that's it for now.
Post by: Entropia on Fri, 24 February 2017, 05:58:30
Let's hope Candykeys or Mykeyboard.eu get stock before 2017 ends.
Post by: PollandAkuma on Fri, 24 February 2017, 14:07:51
Which is a good thing for me to stop drooling over group buys hahaI also have been interested in the JD40 but 1) the HHKB is perfect for a tiny board and 2) I need to find enough Super Blacks for a JD40 first. Yeah people say you can't type on super blacks and I'm over here begging for heavier springs for my Model M's.Yes, HHKB is PURFECT XD too bad they are so expensive!
PURFECT...except for the layout and the utter lack of custom keycap sets.
Post by: Data on Fri, 24 February 2017, 14:14:06
- Receive & assemble Revo Dr. D
- Receive bamboo XMIT Hall Effect TKL
- Swap keycaps with Chocolatier
- Acquire K-Type TKL
- Finally get my Round 6 keycap order from 2014
- Stop buying keyboards for a while
K-Type isn't available yet so I picked up an Exent from the GB while I wait for K-Type to drop.
Post by: darbysuperhack on Fri, 24 February 2017, 17:15:53
Second one, I am on the GB for Let's Split and I'll be using gat greens (because they're free ;D) Haven't decided on the caps for this yet.
Hoping to follow that up by getting the Type K when it shows up on massdrop, we'll see how the bank account is doing when that comes out...
Post by: happylacquer on Fri, 24 February 2017, 17:28:48
Which is a good thing for me to stop drooling over group buys hahaI also have been interested in the JD40 but 1) the HHKB is perfect for a tiny board and 2) I need to find enough Super Blacks for a JD40 first. Yeah people say you can't type on super blacks and I'm over here begging for heavier springs for my Model M's.Yes, HHKB is PURFECT XD too bad they are so expensive!
PURFECT...except for the layout and the utter lack of custom keycap sets.
Polland, you should just get a HHKB Pro if you want one. Sure they're expensive but it's very obvious that money is well spent when you have it on your desk.
The only reason i am not typing on one right now is 1) buckling springs are too good. and, 2) I realized I can't live without a dedicated numpad. No more TKL for me, ever.
Post by: PollandAkuma on Sat, 25 February 2017, 02:16:59
I know this, I am considering getting one, but I want to get a 40% first and perhaps get a new laptop. Actually, a new laptop would be really nice...Which is a good thing for me to stop drooling over group buys hahaI also have been interested in the JD40 but 1) the HHKB is perfect for a tiny board and 2) I need to find enough Super Blacks for a JD40 first. Yeah people say you can't type on super blacks and I'm over here begging for heavier springs for my Model M's.Yes, HHKB is PURFECT XD too bad they are so expensive!
PURFECT...except for the layout and the utter lack of custom keycap sets.
Polland, you should just get a HHKB Pro if you want one. Sure they're expensive but it's very obvious that money is well spent when you have it on your desk.
The only reason i am not typing on one right now is 1) buckling springs are too good. and, 2) I realized I can't live without a dedicated numpad. No more TKL for me, ever.
Post by: happylacquer on Sat, 25 February 2017, 02:56:12
I know this, I am considering getting one, but I want to get a 40% first and perhaps get a new laptop. Actually, a new laptop would be really nice...Which is a good thing for me to stop drooling over group buys hahaI also have been interested in the JD40 but 1) the HHKB is perfect for a tiny board and 2) I need to find enough Super Blacks for a JD40 first. Yeah people say you can't type on super blacks and I'm over here begging for heavier springs for my Model M's.Yes, HHKB is PURFECT XD too bad they are so expensive!
PURFECT...except for the layout and the utter lack of custom keycap sets.
Polland, you should just get a HHKB Pro if you want one. Sure they're expensive but it's very obvious that money is well spent when you have it on your desk.
The only reason i am not typing on one right now is 1) buckling springs are too good. and, 2) I realized I can't live without a dedicated numpad. No more TKL for me, ever.
You should get a new laptop, but get the HHKB before the 40%! Don't chop off the number row too bro :confused:
Post by: TheNamesTy45 on Sat, 25 February 2017, 21:34:57
1) Have most of the parts ready for my first 60% custom build.
- Using a CNC Aluminum case from MechanicalKeyboards.com
- Carbon Fiber backplate from Sentraq
- For the switches, I swapped a Gateron black stem into a 67g Zealios housing. I really like the feel of the spring weight at 67g, and I wanted that clear housing because it'll be using a Zeal60 PCB. The Zealios stem went into the original Gateron black's housing, but I swapped in 62g stainless springs from Originative to use for a future build.
(https://i.imgur.com/qwS824q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dlYtejr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VaQbEWc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/OP8MP7I.jpg)
I'm so excited to build this. Just waiting on the R2 Zeal60 PCB, another shipment of 67g Zealios to do a swap with the Gateron black stems, and the screw in stabilizers. Also will likely be putting the Jessica GMK Plum keycaps on this build. Can barely contain my excitement with this build. Can't wait to make it.
2) The acrylic bug bit. I have completely fallen for the Gon TKL Acrylic and 60% boards. I must build one of each this year. Will use the modified 62g Zealios in the Gateron black housing in one of these, and I will use either stock Gateron black or Gateron black with 67g springs swapped in. I don't know what it is about those Gon acrylic cases, but they're absolutely gorgeous to me.
Post by: E3E on Sun, 26 February 2017, 07:47:08
- Finish Building my Mira Prototype. Just waiting on the PCBs
- Get a case made for my Alpetit II, build it and probably use holtite sockets for the pretty factor
- Get the FJELL case for my other Alps Eagle v1 along with a new plate for the board, ditching the old MX universal plate I rigged for Alps.
- Maybe try and get some sculpts of custom made ANSI hi pro mods for Alps done (in order to work with Alps' own hi pro caps that lack full ANSI support, which is all of them).
Hmm, bet that would be easier to 3D print actually. Uuuugh.
Post by: yuppie on Mon, 27 February 2017, 14:19:00
Post by: Blackhawk on Mon, 27 February 2017, 14:30:38
Post by: orpheo on Tue, 28 February 2017, 09:31:20
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/582/31987632280_6c49a7df85_k.jpg)
For 2017, handwired Alps Blues, with a custom plate, frankenstems for those glorious Sharp computer keycaps in a custom wooden case DIY. Or I go nuts and CNC a case for it! Want to commission a French shop to do the cutting job and anodizing the ****.
And more to come...
Post by: alh84001 on Tue, 28 February 2017, 10:53:12
Post by: Arntor on Wed, 01 March 2017, 07:50:07
- Dark gray Fjell case with SA Oblivion
- Just got a FC980C. I'll eventually use the JTK sliders on it.
- I'll probably pick up a Kira when it comes out, and I'll likely use SA Penumbra with that
Post by: ideus on Wed, 01 March 2017, 07:58:13
Show Image(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/421/32250230791_6b08328eb8_k.jpg)Show Image(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/582/31987632280_6c49a7df85_k.jpg)
For 2017, handwired Alps Blues, with a custom plate, frankenstems for those glorious Sharp computer keycaps in a custom wooden case DIY. Or I go nuts and CNC a case for it! Want to commission a French shop to do the cutting job and anodizing the ****.
And more to come...
A nice handwired vintage 60 in the horizon.
Post by: dgneo on Wed, 01 March 2017, 08:06:19
Post by: smithyithy on Wed, 01 March 2017, 12:42:38
- I didn't want to commit to a list too early as I tend to buy things on a whim, but so far my ever-changing to-do list is as follows:
- Buy / build a full-size ready for GMK Coniferous. This is to be a permanent keyboard for work. I like 96-keys, but I want a left-hand numpad too. We'll see what comes up. Heavy tactiles, maybe something linear for the modifiers?
- Take apart my MiniVan, either put heavier springs in the Mod-L's, or replace them with Mod-SH's - I need to know if the tactile bumps differ and compare them if they do. Also want to add cyan switch LED's. I'm too scared of breaking the thing to do any of this.
- Swap my KBP V60 into its new case (which probably won't be straight forward), repair or replace the busted left CTRL, add Alpine Winter.
- Build the MechMini when it arrives, not sure what direction to take it yet, but more than likely a portable travel keeb so keep it relatively inexpensive, so I might go MX Clears with heavier springs and some SA clones.
- Try Topre a couple times and see how I feel.
- Buy, trade, sell more artisans. That's a never-ending journey now tbh
- Buy / build a board specifically for my Mac. Toying with the idea of just modding an AEK, or building a 65-68% with Vintage Alps. I'll be getting LightCycle in Alps too so they'll need to go on something.
- Pick up a RoadKit
Following that, it depends what comes up or changes throughout the year, my other ideas would be:
Post by: SoupDragon on Sun, 05 March 2017, 06:36:09
So... I've ordered a Filco TKL with MX reds and a Pexon coiled cable (in 550 Cappuccino no less to match the off white of the keys).
I'm tempted not to use any of the Burgundy keycaps from the plum set, I modified the official renders and it looks rather good:
(http://i.imgur.com/G8nIQmv.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/EVM9GJZ.jpg)
I'm also tempted to swap out the LEDs for caps lock/scroll lock to either a dull purple or warm white.
Post by: GovernorHippo on Tue, 07 March 2017, 06:06:56
1) Figure out how to get my hands on swiss keycaps
2) Fail
3) Lasercut a plate for a reasonable price
4) Fail
5) Buy a finished ANSI-keyboard
6) Be unhappy with the layout and be aroud 200CHF lighter, yay
Post by: justinmtype on Tue, 07 March 2017, 10:06:55
Post by: fatpolomanjr on Tue, 07 March 2017, 22:30:07
Atreus 62 with walnut wood case, MOD-M alphas, MOD-L mods, SA Nantucket Selectric
In Progress:
Let's Split with aluminum or wood case and 67g Zealios alphas, 62g mods
Ultimate Hacking Keyboard with 67g Zealios alphas, 62g mods
SA Oblivion
GMK Penumbra
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 07 March 2017, 23:45:24
Post by: snarfarlarkus on Tue, 07 March 2017, 23:49:15
I've just finished one of my end-game mx boards which has 78g Zealiostotles in the alphas and Gat yellows 76g in the modifiers with no case and SA Ice caps. Do want to pick up a nice OEM profile keycap set though.
May I also ask why anyone such as OP would consider a scissor switch board to be end-game? I've typed on Apples flat keyboards and their scissor right? They just feel like laptop switches and are so boring?
Post by: orpheo on Wed, 08 March 2017, 01:47:18
Post by: Minnie2 on Sun, 12 March 2017, 01:06:51
I wanto buy An hhkb type-s kbd, Assemble a full-size keyboard(Matrix.);
As well as A Filco Sub white 87.
Post by: FRGMNT on Sun, 12 March 2017, 01:54:26
Learn Colemak and be proficient at it(typing this slowly in Colemak now)
Post by: Squaggles on Tue, 14 March 2017, 08:26:56
2. Blank keycaps
3. ????
4. Enjoy my keebs'
Post by: dante on Tue, 14 March 2017, 09:20:10
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 14 March 2017, 22:24:21
Assemble a full-size keyboard(Matrix.);
It's unfortunate that only 20 Matrix full size boards were made. Full size customs don't get enough love.
GH-122. More than full size (though not matrix).
I'm tempted but the parts would just sit there assembled for years.
Post by: fublamchu on Tue, 14 March 2017, 22:34:35
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Post by: Philister on Fri, 17 March 2017, 16:43:37
- experiment with wide mod layouts (i.e. moving home row position outward from the center by one or two columns) to compensate for no longer using split keyboards like Kinesis Freestyle
- try IBM Model F / M superfloss silencing mod
- more if time permits (ahh, the kids...)
Post by: P1kas on Sat, 18 March 2017, 19:34:25
Aside from that, I'll continue to grow my artisan collection. There are some specific caps out there that I'd love to have, but are going to be very tough to acquire.
Post by: _haru on Wed, 05 April 2017, 07:34:59
Post by: zslane on Wed, 05 April 2017, 12:32:41
2b. Acquire a white Varmilo VA108M with MX Silent Red (aka pink) switches. Keyboard is on the way...
5. Wait for Round 6 phase 2 to go into production. This is like waiting for Godot...
6a. Wait for LightCycle DSA to go into production. I have a KBP V60 mini in desperate need of this set.
6b. Replace the KBP V60 mini's case with a black Lambo (aluminum).
7. Wait for SA Dasher/Dancer to go into production. I also plan to run a small group buy for BLANKS myself.
8. Try to pull together a killer Hermes Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop. In progress...
9. Get a Plum Nano 75 (45g), paint it tan, and put Industrial SA keycaps on it. Keyboard is on the way. I'm really hoping I won't have to replace the 45g rubber dome sheet with a 55g version.
10. Get dark blue and dark gray Norbauer aluminum cases for my NovaTouch.
I'm noticing with alarm that this list is growing faster than items are being struck off as DONE.
Post by: Niomosy on Wed, 05 April 2017, 16:47:20
Adjusted:
1a. Put 70g springs in XMIT board.
1b. Try out DSA and GMK caps on XMIT board.
2. Wait for Dasher/Dancer caps.
3. 75% board. Probably going to pass on the 35g Plum board and look to something else.
Wanted a GH-122 but it will collect dust unassembled almost certainly so I'll likely end up passing. Debating the Freestyle 2.
Post by: loud_asian on Wed, 05 April 2017, 23:53:55
Keyboards:
1. Receive and build Duck Viper v2. I'm thinking of putting in some zealios with linear stems.
2. Receive and build 2 X60's. One in alps, one in mx. SKCL Greens for the alps and MX Silents for the mx, I'm thinking 68g springs for the silents.
3. Receive and build LZ CLS. Vintage blacks with 68g springs.
4. Receive and build 2 Miras. One with ergo clears, one with vintage blacks.
5. Receive and build DOLPHIN. Vintage mx blacks w/ 65g springs. Maybe nixdorfs depending on my mood.
6. Pick up Revo HHKB
Keycaps:
1. Receive GMK Dolch
2. Pick up GMK Oblivion
3. Pick up GMK Solarized Dark
4. Pick up GMK Yuri
4. Pick up GMK Oblivion
5. Pick up GMK Nautilus
6. Pick up GMK Black Lotus(black lotus when?)
7. Pick up some OG Dyesubs
then at the end of the year, I'll sell everything off and quit my addiction 8)
Post by: Niomosy on Thu, 06 April 2017, 00:46:18
Post by: killyou on Thu, 06 April 2017, 05:12:35
2. Get Nautilus keycaps set once released
3. Maybe get 78g Zealios switches for the Pok3r
Post by: dante on Thu, 06 April 2017, 10:47:58
Post by: CapnHighlands on Thu, 06 April 2017, 21:00:32
(https://i.imgur.com/vYYnYEi.jpg)
Gateron Black HHKB with FaceW PCB, plate mount stabs and a LaserGist plate. The case is a black walnut Royal Glam and the keycaps are a custom DSA set from Sig Plastics (though it is literally just Granite with RGBYO mods).
I believe I posted about this along with a Golbat earlier in this thread. Either way, adding another keyboard success to 2017!
Post by: taylorswiftttttt on Thu, 06 April 2017, 23:38:18
Post by: Jhors2 on Sat, 08 April 2017, 16:58:55
Post by: Skull_Angel on Sun, 09 April 2017, 00:12:24
Post by: Sent on Sun, 09 April 2017, 00:35:08
I will probably be weak.
Post by: ndumdr on Thu, 13 April 2017, 23:35:52
Post by: futurecrime on Thu, 20 April 2017, 09:35:44
- Receive and build AMJ40 in high profile alu case
- Receive and build Massdrop Planck
- Receive Devlin Skidata, put on... something.
- Hopefully get in on Lightsaver GB and pair with GMK Oblivion
- Hopefully get in on SKOG GB
- Attempt to get 2nd hand HHKB at reasonable price, hope Rama HHKB case is available in pink, pair with that.
- Probably sell FC660m due to influx of new boards
- Design a keyset or two, maybe.
- Order some gherkin PCBs, make a custom case, maybe.
- Find time to type more.
Noob energy in full effect.
Post by: Targa-TV on Thu, 20 April 2017, 10:28:06
Receive and build an Infinity Ergodox.
Send my Filco to a friend for her wedding.
Consider buying a second Filco for my friend's husband.
Dig a grave for my wallet.
Post by: A Future Pilot on Thu, 20 April 2017, 11:10:16
- Get a board with Cherry blues to compare to my greens
- Try out the Matt3o keycap set from the group buy and either love it or sell it
- Try out DSA profile (Not necessary if I love the profile of the above keycap set)
- Get a board with Cherry blacks specifically for gaming
- Make sure at least one of the above boards has lots of pretty colors to make the wifey happy
- Finish up my Descent keycap set design and start the process of doing a group buy on it
I believe that's a decently full year in keyboards :)
Post by: Severe on Thu, 20 April 2017, 15:55:39
2. Make a Topre Ergodox
3. Make a few Titanium space bars for sale since I work at a CNC machine shop and can do it pretty easily
4. Design and make an HHKB layout keyboard for android phones
Post by: iLLucionist on Thu, 20 April 2017, 17:17:46
2. MX Red / Black for gamingz
That's about it... bought new laptop + G403 (+ probably G900). I'm basically broke.
Post by: Severe on Thu, 20 April 2017, 17:24:09
1. HHKB Silent
2. MX Red / Black for gamingz
That's about it... bought new laptop + G403 (+ probably G900). I'm basically broke.
Have you tried the HHKB silent?
Post by: ArchDill on Thu, 20 April 2017, 17:35:44
Joined GMK Terminal GB.
Joined the Revo RJ GB.
Been working on an HHKB. IT has the KK Oxblood Round 1 mods. The whole ETF Red Viridian Topre set. Purple RF Sliders. Lubed with TechKeys thin/thick mix. I have 55g domes on the way for it.
If GMK Laser happens soon I will most likely get in on that.
Post by: iLLucionist on Thu, 20 April 2017, 17:54:12
1. HHKB Silent
2. MX Red / Black for gamingz
That's about it... bought new laptop + G403 (+ probably G900). I'm basically broke.
Have you tried the HHKB silent?
Unfortunately not, but I own:
- HHKB white
- HHKB black
- 87U black 55g uniform.
How so?
Post by: LiquidEvilGaming on Thu, 20 April 2017, 18:18:27
Right now working on the (and typing this on it) the Velocifire TKL-01 W/ Zorro Brown switches ($29.99 MSRP on sale less then that at times)
May look into some of the Drevo boards after this one.
Post by: ishtob on Fri, 21 April 2017, 19:28:19
2. finish designing the PCB and build the 98key compact board for the wifey
3. pick up SA oblivion
eidt:
4. get back into casting my own keys
Post by: atarione on Fri, 21 April 2017, 19:41:25
Post by: PollandAkuma on Sat, 22 April 2017, 14:25:48
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 22 April 2017, 15:38:03
No. 1 priority, having abandoned all other ambitions just for this: Sell ****, get a HHKB, leave this hobby
Why leave this hobby? After HHKB you want 55g Topre. I can guarantee it.. (unless you already have / had it).
Post by: LiquidEvilGaming on Sat, 22 April 2017, 16:10:52
No. 1 priority, having abandoned all other ambitions just for this: Sell ****, get a HHKB, leave this hobby
Why leave this hobby? After HHKB you want 55g Topre. I can guarantee it.. (unless you already have / had it).
Honestly personally when I tried 55g topre I ended up selling the Realforce and preferred the case mounted 45G on the HHKB. Ended up selling it to a GH member actually.
Post by: iLLucionist on Sat, 22 April 2017, 16:12:31
No. 1 priority, having abandoned all other ambitions just for this: Sell ****, get a HHKB, leave this hobby
Why leave this hobby? After HHKB you want 55g Topre. I can guarantee it.. (unless you already have / had it).
Honestly personally when I tried 55g topre I ended up selling the Realforce and preferred the case mounted 45G on the HHKB. Ended up selling it to a GH member actually.
I can imagine. You either like it plate-mounted heavy or case-mounted light. I like both.
But why quit this hobby? It's fine or course... just curious why you feel that way.
Post by: _rubik on Sat, 22 April 2017, 18:04:31
Post by: LiquidEvilGaming on Sat, 22 April 2017, 19:07:18
Post by: ndumdr on Sat, 22 April 2017, 21:38:17
Post by: minh278 on Sun, 23 April 2017, 22:23:40
Post by: PollandAkuma on Mon, 24 April 2017, 13:10:20
I don't think I'd like 55g, which is good cause I am absolutely broke. Although I say "QUIT THIS DAMN HOBBY", that's probably impossible... What's next will be lurking and accumulating money for a Cherry board or Alps board :)No. 1 priority, having abandoned all other ambitions just for this: Sell ****, get a HHKB, leave this hobby
Why leave this hobby? After HHKB you want 55g Topre. I can guarantee it.. (unless you already have / had it).
Honestly personally when I tried 55g topre I ended up selling the Realforce and preferred the case mounted 45G on the HHKB. Ended up selling it to a GH member actually.
I can imagine. You either like it plate-mounted heavy or case-mounted light. I like both.
But why quit this hobby? It's fine or course... just curious why you feel that way.
I find it hard to leave when I discovered that I have a yak farmer sugar daddy, apparently...
Post by: iLLucionist on Mon, 24 April 2017, 14:49:02
I don't think I'd like 55g, which is good cause I am absolutely broke. Although I say "QUIT THIS DAMN HOBBY", that's probably impossible... What's next will be lurking and accumulating money for a Cherry board or Alps board :)No. 1 priority, having abandoned all other ambitions just for this: Sell ****, get a HHKB, leave this hobby
Why leave this hobby? After HHKB you want 55g Topre. I can guarantee it.. (unless you already have / had it).
Honestly personally when I tried 55g topre I ended up selling the Realforce and preferred the case mounted 45G on the HHKB. Ended up selling it to a GH member actually.
I can imagine. You either like it plate-mounted heavy or case-mounted light. I like both.
But why quit this hobby? It's fine or course... just curious why you feel that way.
I find it hard to leave when I discovered that I have a yak farmer sugar daddy, apparently...
I can imagine... I also have so many hobbies (digital photography being one of them)... I have to invest wisely.
Post by: PollandAkuma on Thu, 27 April 2017, 13:55:30
Post by: zslane on Thu, 27 April 2017, 14:40:01
5. Wait for Round 6 phase 2 to go into production. SP has given this an August production slot.
6a. Wait for LightCycle DSA to ship. Currently in production...
6b. Replace the KBP V60 mini's case with a black Lambo (aluminum). Currently on the slow boat from China...
7. Wait for SA Dasher/Dancer to go into production. I also plan to run a small group buy for BLANKS myself.
8. Try to pull together a killer Hermes Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop. In progress...
9a. Get a Plum Nano 75 (45g), paint it tan, and put Industrial SA keycaps on it. Keyboard is in hand. Paint job to commence soon.
9b. Get a second Plum Nano 75 (45g) and put Round 4 SPH keycaps on it. This would take the place of my Pok3r w/ MX silent reds.
10. Get dark blue, dark gray, and white Norbauer aluminum cases for my NovaTouch(es). Currently in production...
11. Wait for MT3 /dev/tty keycaps to go into production.
Post by: Data on Thu, 27 April 2017, 14:54:36
Post by: dante on Fri, 28 April 2017, 14:02:02
Post by: escoates on Tue, 02 May 2017, 13:16:57
8. Try to pull together a killer Hermes Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop. In progress...
I've been following these keycaps closely, whenever they drop I'm planning on getting them ASAP for my first keyboard :)
Post by: iLLucionist on Tue, 02 May 2017, 13:42:02
Post by: Aox on Tue, 02 May 2017, 13:51:53
Post by: iLLucionist on Tue, 02 May 2017, 13:59:17
Try to earn more money to pay for all the stuff I have coming...
It's an ongoing struggle right. I need so much money. Last week I was shooting horses with my DSLR and I thought like "man... I really need that faster lens." Poof... there goes 800 USD. Didn't buy it yet.. it's so easy to buy things these days. You run out of money so quickly.
Post by: mBass on Tue, 02 May 2017, 14:15:29
Post by: apricot on Tue, 02 May 2017, 14:49:29
I need to sell the spare keyboards that I'm not using.
Ordered a new Leopold tenkeyless this year, hopefully my last keyboard purchase for a long while.
Maybe I should try Silent Red switches, although I dislike linears.
Well, the FC750R came and went, already sold it on.
Now I need a FC980M ISO. Hopefully there will be a version with MX Silent Reds when the mass production of those boards starts.
Post by: LiquidEvilGaming on Tue, 02 May 2017, 14:59:49
2017 will be the year I finally trek into the wilderness and fend off nature for an entire winter using nothing but my wits and my trusty Filco.
Until you try to stuff it into a bag and with the non removable cable realize it's not worth the hassle packing it :p
Post by: iLLucionist on Tue, 02 May 2017, 15:33:13
I need to sell the spare keyboards that I'm not using.
Ordered a new Leopold tenkeyless this year, hopefully my last keyboard purchase for a long while.
Maybe I should try Silent Red switches, although I dislike linears.
Well, the FC750R came and went, already sold it on.
Now I need a FC980M ISO. Hopefully there will be a version with MX Silent Reds when the mass production of those boards starts.
I thought there already was I thought... or it was with Speed Silvers.
Post by: apricot on Tue, 02 May 2017, 16:05:52
I need to sell the spare keyboards that I'm not using.
Ordered a new Leopold tenkeyless this year, hopefully my last keyboard purchase for a long while.
Maybe I should try Silent Red switches, although I dislike linears.
Well, the FC750R came and went, already sold it on.
Now I need a FC980M ISO. Hopefully there will be a version with MX Silent Reds when the mass production of those boards starts.
I thought there already was I thought... or it was with Speed Silvers.
Yeah, the FC980M is already available in MX Silent Reds in ANSI layout, but the ISO version is starting mass production and the small test run sold couple months ago didn't feature the MX Silent Reds.
Post by: mBass on Tue, 02 May 2017, 23:38:27
2017 will be the year I finally trek into the wilderness and fend off nature for an entire winter using nothing but my wits and my trusty Filco.
Until you try to stuff it into a bag and with the non removable cable realize it's not worth the hassle packing it :p
Are you kidding? A removable cable is just a liability when you're trying to defend yourself against bears and mountain lions. You think a flimsy micro USB connector is going to hold long enough to strangle the life out of anything intent on eating you? You probably couldn't even get one good swing in before your only survival tool goes flying off into a ravine or something. You wouldn't last one night out in the wilderness making rookie mistakes like that.
Post by: gerdo on Wed, 03 May 2017, 23:18:29
Probably
Post by: ratsroloc on Thu, 04 May 2017, 01:09:57
1: Get a set of Red and White JTK keycaps from originative, along with a set of yellow GMK spacebars and a Blue GMK Doubleshot enter key from Elitekeyboards and throw those on my GH60 for a true OG RX78 Gundam theme.
2: Upgrade my V60 to an aluminum case and swap the blank PBT caps I currently have onto that board.
3: Pick up either a Topre keyboard or build a tactile MX board with an aluminum case and then decide if I hate it enough to swap Gateron linears into it.
Post by: Lazylewis on Thu, 04 May 2017, 05:03:07
I want to get mito's Lazer keycaps on an RGB pok3r (don't like RGB but I think this set will rock with it).
Also want to pick up more SA sets.
Post by: Kira on Sat, 06 May 2017, 05:35:58
Post by: OkinaDaikon on Sat, 06 May 2017, 08:37:45
To start off, I need to sell my B.face X2 and my extra GMK Carbon set. This way I can afford the zeal60 parts coming in ;) There are many SA sets in the pipeline I am totally psyched for and need to save for; Most notably, R2 SA Carbon and SA Oblivion! You can never have enough keyboards and Keycaps ;D
Post by: DaBubbs on Sat, 06 May 2017, 14:12:02
2. Find out which I like better, white HHKB (already own) or white HHKB Silent. Keep the one I like, return or sell the other.
3. Harvest 55g domes from my white 55g RF 87U and put in HHKB... in HHKB Silent hopefully.
4. Use 45g domes replaced from HHKB plus 45g domes from my white RF 104U Silent to make a full 45g white RF 87U. Sell it.
5. Buy a black 55g RF 87U when back in stock at EK. Use purple sliders from RF 104U to make it silent. Switch black RF 87U keys with white RF 104U keys.
Hopefully I will end up with a white 55g HHKB Silent and a black RF 87U Silent with white/grey keys.
And lastly, probably do some consolidation of other things I own.
Post by: Minnie2 on Sun, 07 May 2017, 04:39:09
Post by: gnmar2723 on Wed, 10 May 2017, 16:41:01
2. Finish my custom aluminium atreus and sell that.
3. Finish my other 4 custom layout boards and sell 3 out of 4 of them.
3. Convert a NiB G81-1800 HAU to G80 with leeku pcb.
4. Revo RJ kits in black an silver.
- Black will have 2 different layouts
- Silver will have 4 different layouts
5. Buy all the YURI and Nautilus kits.
6. Sell all excess boards/parts.
7. ? ? ? ?
8. Done. No more things to buy or sell
Post by: DaBubbs on Thu, 11 May 2017, 20:01:21
8. Done. No more things to buy or sellYeahhhh...
That is what we tell ourselves.
Post by: Doluded on Thu, 11 May 2017, 20:04:23
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Post by: ShishKabobJerry on Sun, 14 May 2017, 06:43:40
2. Pretty much pimp up my Planck once I get it and my MF68 along the road.
3. Let's Split
I hope I won't crave for something smaller once I do get my Planck. The idea of a 30% is crazy to me, but that's what I originally said about the Planck back then when I first started this hobby and here I am wanting every bit of it.
Post by: ideus on Sun, 14 May 2017, 08:06:28
2. Wanna try the upcoming 50%.
Post by: Digit on Sun, 14 May 2017, 14:05:35
1. have my DWP/Maximus WCA health assessor arrested for assault and breaches of half a dozen other laws, and end that atrocity for everyone. and have people realise that in the past decade there's been a cull in the uk of something like >100,000 people of the world's largest minority, disabled people.
2. get healthy enough to geek.
-- too huge to even consider start elaborating on. many ailments.
3. geek
3.i. add trackpoint to my kinesis advantage https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86432.msg2321708#msg2321708
3.ii. get my 3d printer out of the box ...to start using my hemp based 3d printer 'ink'
3.ii.a 3d print my [once complete] split curved keyboard design
+ make flexi copper wiring, add my zealios, etc, ... use new keyboard.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83299.msg2253845#msg2253845
3.ii.b make other 3d printables.
3.iii. software geekings
3.iii.a tarkish development https://notabug.org/Digit/tarkish
-- themes for many more softwares besides gtk
3.iii.b nightman development https://notabug.org/Digit/nightman
-- refinement, finding more bugs and fixing them
3.iii.c bedrock
-- prly gonna just cross my fingers waiting for next release before reinstalling.
-- -- might not make it that long. running only devuan ceres is leaving me itching for more... did a stage3 gentoo install recently.
3.iii.d many many more geekings.
3.iii.e add spacecadet keys to kinesis advantage https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87886.msg2372325#msg2372325
3.iii.f make more fonts https://notabug.org/Digit/dbtfc
3.iv. house geekings
-- hella stressful.
4. remember what else i have to do this year.
5. save the world (and part/whole, in instants and ongoing)
6. SpaceShips For EveryBody
7. compile dinqemyveip2 album to release under http://soffmimuhod.bandcamp.com and maybe another album or two too.
but really 1 is too stressful, n i'm stuck on 2.
I havn't achieved my 2017 kbd plan. :confused:
same here. but i'm ok with adding the word "yet", still.
Post by: pr0ximity on Sun, 14 May 2017, 18:30:54
Sell everything I don't use so I can have money to build a TKL custom probably.
Write up details of all the things I've done to my Mini.
Type more.
Going well so far, gotta get that sale going. Think the Moon is going to be my TKL :)
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Sun, 14 May 2017, 18:43:44
Sell everything I don't use so I can have money to build a TKL custom probably.
Write up details of all the things I've done to my Mini.
Type more.
Going well so far, gotta get that sale going. Think the Moon is going to be my TKL :)
You know what I would buy from you ;) ;)
Post by: Str1pez on Mon, 15 May 2017, 13:26:06
Build my Banana Split 60 with GMK Plum, which I may or may not switch to Miami Dolch when that ships.
Next would be to try and figure out what to build my girlfriend. Probably an XD60 so she can have arrow keys. Not sure what caps would go on that though. Maybe some DSA's from PMK if I can't get my hands on a nice set for her that I'm willing to not have for myself lol.
I need a 75% I've decided. So I'll start planning that out.
Then a 96 would be cool Lightsaver V3 being ideal but I just blew too much on Miami Dolch so that's not a reality.
Post by: PollandAkuma on Mon, 15 May 2017, 17:21:51
Post by: edward789 on Tue, 16 May 2017, 03:29:04
Post by: P1kas on Thu, 18 May 2017, 13:50:06
Wait what was my plan?
That happens to me all the time. I can't seem to make up my mind om what my ideal board will be :D
Post by: lakiozoon on Thu, 18 May 2017, 13:58:19
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 18 May 2017, 14:08:50
My ideal board would be some poker / hhkb fusion (normal 60% layout with decent topre switches), and my plan is to wait for it.
I've always wished there would be an official topre made 60% with normal, or poker style layout.
I just don't like the hhkb layout.
Post by: dante on Thu, 18 May 2017, 14:11:06
Post by: lakiozoon on Thu, 18 May 2017, 14:15:26
For me, the deal breaker is the missing bottom row keys. On 60% board it just feels so wrong.My ideal board would be some poker / hhkb fusion (normal 60% layout with decent topre switches), and my plan is to wait for it.
I've always wished there would be an official topre made 60% with normal, or poker style layout.
I just don't like the hhkb layout.
Post by: diiiP on Thu, 18 May 2017, 15:06:01
Bought two kits, one for work and one for home!
Will hopefully be my endgame, but will see when it arrives end of june (hopefully) :)
Post by: dante on Thu, 18 May 2017, 15:10:56
Post by: diiiP on Thu, 18 May 2017, 15:55:02
Post by: PollandAkuma on Thu, 18 May 2017, 15:58:51
Post by: salmar on Thu, 18 May 2017, 16:12:44
2. playing with the dual concentric rotary encoder and see what is the possible use case.
3. keyboard firmware for STM32.
4. improve the design for the second non-standard layout.
Post by: OneNightFriend on Thu, 18 May 2017, 17:03:14
Post by: diiiP on Thu, 18 May 2017, 17:29:42
But more as a fun project.
Cant see myself working with such a small layout :)
Post by: ShishKabobJerry on Fri, 19 May 2017, 08:40:17
Also thinking about getting a 30% Gherkin.
But more as a fun project.
Cant see myself working with such a small layout :)
Haha what you said and your avatar together is pretty hilarious
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Fri, 19 May 2017, 08:41:39
1. Getting the guy posting above me to change his avatar
Post by: DaBubbs on Fri, 19 May 2017, 10:36:51
New KB plans for 2017::)) :)) :))
1. Getting the guy posting above me to change his avatar
Post by: cicada on Fri, 19 May 2017, 12:25:55
New KB plans for 2017:
1. Getting the guy posting above me to change his avatar
New KB plans for 2017:
1. Getting the guy DudeSnail to change his avatar
Post by: ShishKabobJerry on Fri, 19 May 2017, 23:17:17
New KB plans for 2017:
1. Getting the guy posting above me to change his avatar
I changed it. Same chinese dude, different photoshop :P I have a couple of these. I'll probably get rid of him once I go through all of them. xD
Post by: dante on Sat, 20 May 2017, 10:55:22
Post by: nachie on Fri, 26 May 2017, 17:23:07
1. The plan is to handwire, hand build a wood+acrylic case, backlighting, and a split alps60 layout (like the VE.A).
2. Then try to acquire a good keyset.
3. Hunt for more interesting alps
4. Build a Wireless Let's Split (like the Mitosis) using the more interesting alps.
5. Find a keyset for that.
I think 1/2 will take most of the year though and the rest depend on the wallet :rolleyes:
Post by: SBJ on Sat, 27 May 2017, 03:02:47
2. Get Zealios.
3. Build Moon.
4. Give my wallet a rest for a while.
Post by: Pretendo on Sat, 27 May 2017, 08:01:30
1) Order some reproduction flippers and springs from https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/. At least enough to redo the alpha keys, directional arrows, and space bar. This keyboard was in constant mainframe use between September of 1984 and May of 2017, and that's long enough to put wear even on a battleship Model F.
2) Take apart the F-122, refoam, replace most worn switches, make it slightly more ANSI friendly (I want my big left shift back at least) and hopefully get the whole thing back together again.
3) Come up with some keyboard layouts to put together using Soarer's Converter.
Post by: yuktsi on Sat, 27 May 2017, 08:17:11
1. Get Moon.I am afraid step 4 will never happen =/
2. Get Zealios.
3. Build Moon.4. Give my wallet a rest for a while.
Post by: SBJ on Sat, 27 May 2017, 08:21:40
Yeah, you're right I might as well stop living in denial. :D1. Get Moon.I am afraid step 4 will never happen =/
2. Get Zealios.
3. Build Moon.4. Give my wallet a rest for a while.
There are just so many cool things coming out for us keyboard enthusiasts lately.
Post by: yuktsi on Sat, 27 May 2017, 08:23:29
I've told myself too many times that "this is my last purchase", never worked. Haha.Yeah, you're right I might as well stop living in denial. :D1. Get Moon.I am afraid step 4 will never happen =/
2. Get Zealios.
3. Build Moon.4. Give my wallet a rest for a while.
There are just so many cool things coming out for us keyboard enthusiasts lately.
Post by: Kavik on Sat, 27 May 2017, 18:40:01
I just got a battleship F-122. My plans are:
1) Order some reproduction flippers and springs from https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/. At least enough to redo the alpha keys, directional arrows, and space bar. This keyboard was in constant mainframe use between September of 1984 and May of 2017, and that's long enough to put wear even on a battleship Model F.
2) Take apart the F-122, refoam, replace most worn switches, make it slightly more ANSI friendly (I want my big left shift back at least) and hopefully get the whole thing back together again.
3) Come up with some keyboard layouts to put together using Soarer's Converter.
Interesting. Any story behind why its use was discontinued (or why it was used so long in the first place)?
Post by: ykilroy on Sat, 27 May 2017, 21:17:51
Post by: Pretendo on Sat, 27 May 2017, 23:48:14
I just got a battleship F-122. My plans are:
1) Order some reproduction flippers and springs from https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/. At least enough to redo the alpha keys, directional arrows, and space bar. This keyboard was in constant mainframe use between September of 1984 and May of 2017, and that's long enough to put wear even on a battleship Model F.
2) Take apart the F-122, refoam, replace most worn switches, make it slightly more ANSI friendly (I want my big left shift back at least) and hopefully get the whole thing back together again.
3) Come up with some keyboard layouts to put together using Soarer's Converter.
Interesting. Any story behind why its use was discontinued (or why it was used so long in the first place)?
All I got from the seller is that it was hooked to a 3180 dumb terminal connected to an IBM AS/400 (or iSeries) and that the server was taken offline a week before I purchased the board. The seller was also contacted by museums interested in buying the entire AS/400, but he only had the terminal and keyboard.*
As a software consultant who sometimes has to work with iSeries / AS/400 clients, I can tell you that it's not uncommon for mid-sized corporations to still use ancient IBM mainframes with 30+ year old legacy code running their back end ERPs. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? What's much less common, though plausible, is actually running a bonafide dumb terminal connected to one for that long. I've personally never seen a client not use emulation to access an AS/400 (provided essentially free by IBM,) but they must exist considering that I got one of their keyboards :).
* I actually bought the keyboard with the entire 3180 terminal setup. It was listed cheaper than any other F-122 on ebay at the time, and I can just relist the parts I don't intend to use to make some of my money back. Win-win.
Post by: Kavik on Sun, 28 May 2017, 19:22:25
I just got a battleship F-122. My plans are:
1) Order some reproduction flippers and springs from https://www.modelfkeyboards.com/. At least enough to redo the alpha keys, directional arrows, and space bar. This keyboard was in constant mainframe use between September of 1984 and May of 2017, and that's long enough to put wear even on a battleship Model F.
2) Take apart the F-122, refoam, replace most worn switches, make it slightly more ANSI friendly (I want my big left shift back at least) and hopefully get the whole thing back together again.
3) Come up with some keyboard layouts to put together using Soarer's Converter.
Interesting. Any story behind why its use was discontinued (or why it was used so long in the first place)?
All I got from the seller is that it was hooked to a 3180 dumb terminal connected to an IBM AS/400 (or iSeries) and that the server was taken offline a week before I purchased the board. The seller was also contacted by museums interested in buying the entire AS/400, but he only had the terminal and keyboard.*
As a software consultant who sometimes has to work with iSeries / AS/400 clients, I can tell you that it's not uncommon for mid-sized corporations to still use ancient IBM mainframes with 30+ year old legacy code running their back end ERPs. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? What's much less common, though plausible, is actually running a bonafide dumb terminal connected to one for that long. I've personally never seen a client not use emulation to access an AS/400 (provided essentially free by IBM,) but they must exist considering that I got one of their keyboards :).
* I actually bought the keyboard with the entire 3180 terminal setup. It was listed cheaper than any other F-122 on ebay at the time, and I can just relist the parts I don't intend to use to make some of my money back. Win-win.
Cool, thanks for the info. I worked at a company that still used AS/400 (at least as of 2011), but it was emulated on Windows XP; I didn't know anyone still used the old hardware either! I never had to deal with AS/400, so I'm not really familiar with it or what exactly it was used for there however. The only issue I remember was somehow one of the shortcuts got overridden so the users couldn't use some functionality (maybe to access one of the F13+ keys?), and it was a big deal.
Post by: crappy_guitarist on Wed, 31 May 2017, 17:49:04
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Post by: Vapouriser on Fri, 02 June 2017, 15:14:12
2) Enjoy my recent MX milk white TKL Ducky acquisition - whilst wishing the previous owner hadn't been the Marlboro man.......
3) Patiently wait for my Type K to arrive - whilst constantly wondering if I chose right with my Halo choice
4) Get a REALFORCE RGB and wish it had 55g's (according to outcome of aforementioned findings)
5) Aquire lots more SA sets
6) Put a switch tester together
7) Find the conviction, courage and ability to swap the REALFORCE RGB to 55g domes (subject to points one & four)
8) Pray for someone to rerun SA Retro
9) Try a buckling spring board
10) Strike up a mutually beneficial relationship with UK border control
11) Harness my inner Chi and resist buying any more GMK sets
Post by: Kavik on Fri, 02 June 2017, 15:27:44
1) Get a 55g REALFORCE and finally find out if it genuinely will complete my existence
2) Enjoy my recent MX milk white TKL Ducky acquisition - whilst wishing the previous owner hadn't been the Marlboro man.......
3) Patiently wait for my Type K to arrive - whilst constantly wondering if I chose right with my Halo choice
4) Get a REALFORCE RGB and wish it had 55g's (according to outcome of aforementioned findings)
5) Aquire lots more SA sets
6) Put a switch tester together
7) Find the conviction, courage and ability to swap the REALFORCE RGB to 55g domes (subject to points one & four)
8) Pray for someone to rerun SA Retro
9) Try a buckling spring board
10) Strike up a mutually beneficial relationship with UK border control
11) Harness my inner Chi and resist buying any more GMK sets
Skip straight to number 9, and it will save you some time :)
Post by: Vapouriser on Fri, 02 June 2017, 16:23:01
Can you recommend an ISO BS board?
Post by: Kavik on Fri, 02 June 2017, 16:31:57
Lol
Can you recommend an ISO BS board?
Vintage Model Ms come in ISO variants, which aren't too hard to find. I believe all Terminal Model Ms and Fs are ISO too. I don't think Unicomp makes ISO layout though, so you'll probably have to get something vintage. I haven't tried anything BS outside of the standard Model M 101 key (I have two 1989s and gave my brother a 1995). I did try a Unicomp 104 key that was pretty terrible, but it was probably a lemon. Each Model M feels a little different, but the older ones tend to feel better because of thicker materials.
Part No. 1391401 is the "standard" Model M, but I'm not sure if the part no. changes for ISO. Don't pay more than $60 though. IMO, a good buckling spring is hard to beat.
Post by: f32h80fsd08h34r5 on Sun, 04 June 2017, 15:23:46
Then combine the two, and BAM, endgame.
Post by: Vapouriser on Sun, 04 June 2017, 17:20:47
I want to get a NovaTouch (already have the connection to purchase one), and also I want SA Dancer to actually arrive this year lol.
Then combine the two, and BAM, endgame.
Novatouch is a nice board IMO, not as good as a genuine RF Topre, but a much more
versatile offering. TBH though, its best to forget about MD's after you've paid - then
It's a great surprise when they finally ship !!
Post by: f32h80fsd08h34r5 on Sun, 04 June 2017, 19:57:44
I want to get a NovaTouch (already have the connection to purchase one), and also I want SA Dancer to actually arrive this year lol.
Then combine the two, and BAM, endgame.
Novatouch is a nice board IMO, not as good as a genuine RF Topre, but a much more
versatile offering. TBH though, its best to forget about MD's after you've paid - then
It's a great surprise when they finally ship !!
So true! I want to get a Norb case as well, blue alum to match with the keycaps.
Post by: mrduul on Sun, 04 June 2017, 20:12:34
Fixing my kishsaver.
Post by: davkol on Mon, 12 June 2017, 13:47:06
Post by: _haru on Mon, 12 June 2017, 23:34:00
Post by: flyboyalif on Tue, 13 June 2017, 16:56:09
Post by: romevi on Tue, 13 June 2017, 17:00:31
For a while I planned on getting a Type-S. I love my 55g Realforce but find it a bit loud during long and heavy typing sessions, so I thought a silenced HHKB would be ideal. But then the Bluetooth came out. To me, white is the more default color for HHKB, but ultimately my goal was to get a black HHKB with blank black caps and blue modifiers. Thankfully, someone gifted me a beautiful blue mod set made by Aerokeys, and now I have a CMY set to pair it with.
I guess I can get the blank white caps and toss that on the board when I want to switch things up.
Post by: Altis on Tue, 13 June 2017, 17:20:47
I think 15 is the limit. I do want to try some different Topre boards, though. I have 87U 45g, 55g, and 2 HHKBs... but I'm really tempted to try the Hi Pro for that raw sound (though I'm worried the keycap edges will be uncomfortable), or maybe the Topre RGB. Even the TypeHeaven would be fun to try (especially if I could find one with the red case).
Post by: alienman82 on Tue, 13 June 2017, 20:11:16
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 13 June 2017, 20:53:20
I just desoldered for the past 5 hours. I plan to get a ****ing desoldering station finally.
I used a pump for 50+ boards already, but I think those days are over
What you desoldering?
Post by: alienman82 on Tue, 13 June 2017, 21:52:44
Post by: PollandAkuma on Wed, 14 June 2017, 16:16:45
I realised I dislike SA too, so I would like to get DSA, hopefully galaxy class, and a gmk set of some kind :)
Post by: keebwarrior on Wed, 14 June 2017, 17:48:34
Post by: Lazylewis on Sat, 17 June 2017, 04:09:20
Post by: TomaHok on Tue, 20 June 2017, 00:17:25
However, if I am able to find the funds, I would really like to make a custom TKL keyboard since it would be fun and I would get everything to my liking.
First though, I need to finish my diy mechanical macro pad project. All I need to do now is assemble it.
Really though, I would like to keep my spending under control as I am still a student and it is probably (Though sad) best to wait till after college when I have a real job to buy nice things such as keyboards.
But I have promised myself a tkl board if I get the internship which I have been pursing, hopefully the people at the work do not find mechanical keyboards annoying.
Post by: dodgeyhack on Tue, 20 June 2017, 05:54:28
For the 1/2 Let's Split I'm planning on putting a mix of Kailh speed switches in initially. I may put one of each Zealios in there too since I'm waiting on a sampler pack to arrive.
For the case and plate I'm going to go laser cut wood.
At some point I might desolder and make the switches homogenous, we'll see. And I might make the second half one day.
My plan for the banana split is a carbon plate in a wood case with GMK Laser caps.
Then I will stop spending money on this. Except I would like the same keyboard at home as at work so I will probably get another Banana split when round 2 runs =D
Post by: ctrl on Wed, 21 June 2017, 16:09:31
1. Waiting for BananaSplit 60
2. Waiting for XD60
3. Waiting for DSA Miami Dolch
4. Waiting for GMK Nautilus
5. Waiting for Mechcables Miami Dolch, Carbon [WTS], Nautilus
7. Get VE.A bars for DSA Miami Dolch [WTB]
10. Get SA Oblivion
Edit: 2017-08-08
Post by: dante on Fri, 23 June 2017, 20:20:33
Post by: reti on Sat, 24 June 2017, 13:40:56
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Post by: alienman82 on Sat, 24 June 2017, 20:45:58
Post by: DaBubbs on Sat, 24 June 2017, 21:54:39
just got back from keycon. things have changed.I was similar. Really liked MX switches and then tried Topre.
I want a topre board BAD.
Good news is that there are good ones out there... HHKB, FC660C, RF 87U / 104U. The bad thing is that they are hard to customize.
Post by: alienman82 on Sat, 24 June 2017, 22:03:38
Post by: cheddarbek on Sun, 25 June 2017, 20:53:38
I've spent the first part of this year lining up parts and getting things ordered. I'll probably have a busy back half as I start to put some of these together.
- Kinesis Model 110, I plan on pulling the PCB, hand wiring this, installing Gateron Browns, with Granite keycaps.
- Satan GH60, Royal Glam wood case, 70g Gatistotles, Chocolatier SA keycaps.
- Satan GH60, skeleton lasercut case, HHKB layout, stickerbombed, Zealios, Dasher Dancer SA.
- Red Scarf II+, probably Zealios, MaxKey Cyan on Dolch SA.
- A custom split board, maybe greens, /dev/tty keycaps.
I just got my Elvish SA keycaps from Sennin32's GB yesterday. Still haven't sorted out what to do with those though.
Post by: CommonCurt on Sun, 25 June 2017, 21:50:42
I want a topre board BAD.
:rolleyes:
Post by: rowdy on Sun, 25 June 2017, 22:26:05
Post by: davkol on Sat, 05 August 2017, 16:23:56
- realized that I've actually used Alps SKCM Blue before and kind of liked it;
- done preliminary research on a custom ergonomic keyboard and concluded that I couldn't justify building it… but I've revived my ErgoDox instead;
- settled on damping my linear MX switches.
Post by: gnmar2723 on Sat, 05 August 2017, 17:30:37
Post by: dante on Sat, 05 August 2017, 20:15:31
Post by: zslane on Sat, 05 August 2017, 20:26:05
5. Wait for Round 6 phase 2 to go into production. SP has given this a Q4/2017 production slot.
7. Wait for SA Dasher/Dancer to finish production. Currently in production. I also plan to run a small group buy for BLANKS myself.
8. Try to pull together a killer Mercury Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop. In progress...
10. Get dark blue, dark gray, and white Norbauer aluminum cases for my NovaTouch(es). Awaiting delivery...
11. Wait for MT3 /dev/tty keycaps to go into production.
Post by: hayt on Sun, 06 August 2017, 00:30:57
Post by: SBJ on Sun, 06 August 2017, 03:07:20
Not selling everything myself but I am in the process of trying to get rid of a few things to further support my addiction. :PScratch everything I have ever said I was going buy. I want to sell it all.
^ I've done this 3 or 4 times already.
Post by: tauburn on Mon, 07 August 2017, 00:37:39
Post by: ambalek on Mon, 07 August 2017, 16:45:13
- Alps SKCL Green
- Granite DSA Alps (some larger keys are slightly warped so I'm not amazingly happy with them, I might try heating them if they don't fit well)
Still on order:
- Carbon fiber Alps plate
- Alps64 PCB
So I've actually made some progress. I like linear switches and the SKCL Greens feel really nice to me, they're very clean!
Apparently with the PCB you need to solder diodes, so it'll be a little more work than I'm used with with typical Cherry MX builds. I'm still looking forward to building it though.
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 08 August 2017, 16:48:46
Post by: E3E on Tue, 08 August 2017, 17:43:34
Ages ago I posted about wanting to build an Alps board in 2017. So far I've accumulated these parts:
- Alps SKCL Green
- Granite DSA Alps (some larger keys are slightly warped so I'm not amazingly happy with them, I might try heating them if they don't fit well)
Still on order:
- Carbon fiber Alps plate
- Alps64 PCB
So I've actually made some progress. I like linear switches and the SKCL Greens feel really nice to me, they're very clean!
Apparently with the PCB you need to solder diodes, so it'll be a little more work than I'm used with with typical Cherry MX builds. I'm still looking forward to building it though.
Nice! SKCL Greens are quite nice with the right setup. Embrace the carbon fiber. :thumb:
Post by: Kavik on Tue, 08 August 2017, 19:05:15
-Aluminum case for KBP V80. --Probably not going to happen. Black Tex TKL cases have been out of stock all year.
-Ellipse F77 and all its extra goodies. --Hope to receive this this year.
-RAMA M65-A with Zealios. --Should be receiving in the next couple weeks.
-A custom TKL or 60% would be cool, but may wait on that until 2018. --Definitely not happening this year.
-Filco KOBO KEYBOARD FRAME (one of the faux wood-ish colors) and SA 1965 for my Rosewill. (or maybe a cheap uniform SA set) --Not sure about these anymore, but SA 1965 is due in Sept, I think.
-Build something out of the spare Unicomp barrel/plate assembly I have. --Not really sure where to get the parts and such for this. It may continue sitting there for a while.
Added:
-Receive and build The Moon Keyboard with Gateron Greens.
-Receive MX Silent Blacks. Use on extra plate and PCB for The Moon.
-Receive MX lock switches. Use on RAMA M65-A and maybe The Moon.
Post by: hehe13 on Tue, 08 August 2017, 19:27:46
1. Build 96 key keyboard.
2. Own original DSA Dolch and SA Gradient.
3. Build Planck and get fluent with that.
4. Learn Touch typing for real.
5. Make some caps and share this to the community.
Post by: gnmar2723 on Tue, 08 August 2017, 20:07:52
Sale thread (https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/6s37cm/usmn_h_price_drop_gnmar2723s_summer_sellout/)
Post by: Myoth on Wed, 09 August 2017, 20:45:00
+ Have a fully sculptured SA in ISO-FR (almost done !)
+ Convert my linearised Cream Dampened AEK2
+ Convert my Orange Alps ASK
+ Restore an old Futaba MA keyboard
+ Find a french Model F (AT if possible since I can't be arsed to convert an XT (plus that stepped Alpha key is bothering me very much if it's not an original French model) :p ) (or a F122 but gl hf to me !)
+ Find a ISO Winkeyless 1800 (to put that sweet SA ISO-FR of mine ;) )
+ Make a TKL out of the generatious donation of switches from ramnes (thanks again !)
+ Find my favourite MX-style switch to be able to use it everywhere
+ Try Zealios, Clears, some weird combos maybe ?
+ Tidy my keyboards as they are a mess right now, there is some on the ground, they are everywhere.
+ Try to find some nice French keysets
+ Acquire more nice keyboards
+ Get into Artisans and Kustoms
Post by: TheNamesTy45 on Wed, 09 August 2017, 21:45:49
So new plan: I just listed all of my old boards and GMK / JTK keycaps on eBay and posted my miscellaneous items in the pay it forward thread.
After this mass sale is done..
- Get my GMK Spyro kit to Group buy
- Get a Realforce 87u with 55g domes
- Cross my fingers that the HHKB pro 3 is a thing that happens soon. And it's factory silenced. And it has the MX compatible stems the Realforce RGB has. And it cooks and cleans for me. And my girlfriend lets me buy it.
- Tempted to try a Unicomp and experiment with new switch types (new to me that is). I've been watching too much Chyrosran22 on YouTube recently, and it's made me morbidly curious about keyboards outside of the MX world.
Post by: ambalek on Thu, 10 August 2017, 01:57:35
Ages ago I posted about wanting to build an Alps board in 2017. So far I've accumulated these parts:
- Alps SKCL Green
- Granite DSA Alps (some larger keys are slightly warped so I'm not amazingly happy with them, I might try heating them if they don't fit well)
Still on order:
- Carbon fiber Alps plate
- Alps64 PCB
So I've actually made some progress. I like linear switches and the SKCL Greens feel really nice to me, they're very clean!
Apparently with the PCB you need to solder diodes, so it'll be a little more work than I'm used with with typical Cherry MX builds. I'm still looking forward to building it though.
Nice! SKCL Greens are quite nice with the right setup. Embrace the carbon fiber. :thumb:
The ones I've got feel very smooth so I'm hoping it'll all work out well, but it might get built in 2018 at this rate ;D
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Thu, 10 August 2017, 02:10:32
Quote
let's see, i'm already at end-game with 75% as i have myretiring is just a myth, after all.ergo prosold. and ve.a already.
keycaps;
-GMK Plum/Nautilus.. decisions to be made. >still haven't made a decisionNautilus. done. plus oblivion. plus royal alpha. all that left is to find a hyperfuse for myself.
keyboards;
-try to look for a fullsize keyboard with left numpad (another run of LZ RV will be amazing) this will be my fullsize end-game with cherry-stotle switches. >Still tryinggiving up on LZ RV. instead, got my rt80, waiting for anything good to come.. meanwhile, i got my filco phantom project to keep me busy. em7 is still on the way as well.
-as for 60%....HHKB case from RAMA might make me buy HHKB again.EXENT.Fjell Pro. or anvil60.
Switches;
getting silent red or silent black and tealios, actually building my gatlistotle, utilizing my vintage clears and zeal stems...
other projects;
should start learning solidworks for my lilly..pretty much i'm gonna be so finished for keyboards at 2017. maybe not gonna stop at keycaps, but pretty much for the keyboard.still on the game.
Post by: Leska on Thu, 10 August 2017, 11:28:10
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Thu, 10 August 2017, 11:45:00
Might try a sand cast alu for the lulz.
Post by: Kavik on Thu, 16 November 2017, 16:21:58
-Aluminum case for KBP V80. --Probably not going to happen. Black Tex TKL cases have been out of stock all year.
-Ellipse F77 and all its extra goodies. --Hope to receive this this year.
-A custom TKL or 60% would be cool, but may wait on that until 2018. --Definitely not happening this year.
-Build something out of the spare Unicomp barrel/plate assembly I have. --Not really sure where to get the parts and such for this. It may continue sitting there for a while.
Added:
-Receive and build The Moon Keyboard with Gateron Greens.
-Receive MX Silent Blacks. Use on extra plate and PCB for The Moon.
Added 2:
-Receive GMK Dark Solarized. Not sure that will happen this year.
2017 has seemed like the year of waiting.
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 16 November 2017, 16:29:33
****ing build the two 60% that i have waiting to be assembled, get more clacks becaus they're going down in price, and tell bee to buzz off
ayy i have achieved my goals excpet still waiting on lustro. not bad!
other than getting more clacks, goals 100% completed
not too late to contribute btw
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 16 November 2017, 17:36:11
I might buy a keyboard. Who knows
Forgot about this thread. I guess my goal was met; still lots of room for improvement.
Post by: OfTheWild on Fri, 17 November 2017, 00:09:35
My primary goal this year is to actually start production on some of my prototypes of things i've been working on. I have piles of failed molds, castings, and clay bits all over the office! :))
Other than that... goals this year are:
1. I need to build a shelf for storage and display of my boards that allows me easy access to rotate them through duty.
2. Setup a work area out in the shop to do resin casting and more "Making Stuff Together" projects.
3. Buy a Realforce 104U White and convert it to 55g domes with Novatouch sliders for work.
4. Find the blue AeroKeys mods and 55g domes for my HHKB so it can be done.
5. Design and machine a matching aluminum 5 row numpad for the Smart68 (or any other 5 row/60% boards) when it shows up in hopes of having a true end-game setup for home.
6. Get a Booper keycap somehow
Gave up on the smart68 and sold it... otherwise the rest are complete. Booper hooked me up with a pretty rare Col. Tussock at the keycon to finish this years goals! :thumb:
Post by: [Lewynlight] on Fri, 17 November 2017, 00:38:32
now i am really thankful to OP for making this thread (and for myself for continuing to write this) . you should create for 2018 as well, as 2017 is ending soon :))
Quote
still on the game. retiring is a myth.Quotelet's see, i'm already at end-game with 75% as i have myStill got my ve.a. this will be in my possesion for a long time.ergo prosold. and ve.a already.
keycaps;Quote-Got RA. Oblivion and Nautilus is still on the way.. hyperfuse still nowhere to be found. no changes here.GMK Plum/Nautilus.. decisions to be made. >still haven't made a decisionNautilus. done. plus oblivion. plus royal alpha. all that left is to find a hyperfuse for myself.Quotekeyboards;heh. didn't continue my filco phantom. rt80 is out for a while for some body repair. em7 still on the way (great GB so far /s :blank: )
-try to look for a fullsize keyboard with left numpad (another run of LZ RV will be amazing) this will be my fullsize end-game with cherry-stotle switches. >Still tryinggiving up on LZ RV. instead, got my rt80, waiting for anything good to come.. meanwhile, i got my filco phantom project to keep me busy. em7 is still on the way as well.Quote-as for 60%....hah. as i got my 910 already there's no need for another 60-65%. but i might join SKBXX for the giggles tho. that case is cool.HHKB case from RAMA might make me buy HHKB again.EXENT.Fjell Pro. or anvil60.QuoteSwitches;no more silent shawarma. tealios already goes into 910 and it feels amazing. gatistotle already completed but i don't have any place to put in on :)) . vintage and zeal stem also in same condition as gatistole.
getting silent red or silent black and tealios, actually building my gatlistotle, utilizing my vintage clears and zeal stems...Quoteother projects;haven't started.
should start learning solidworks for my lilly..Quoteretiring is just a myth, after all.pretty much i'm gonna be so finished for keyboards at 2017. maybe not gonna stop at keycaps, but pretty much for the keyboard.still on the game.
Post by: dante on Fri, 17 November 2017, 10:20:10
Am I interested in anything for 2018? Possibly a Realforce 87 R2 45g Silent if that variant ever gets made.
If not, no worries.
Post by: davkol on Fri, 17 November 2017, 12:05:18
I've also made some progress in documenting and then reducing my pile of older keyboards. It's not as much as I hoped, but at least something. There's a lot of desoldering left, among other things, and I can't bring myself to finish it.
Coming up next… Build some converters and replacement controllers, finally. That can't be hard, right?
Post by: zslane on Fri, 17 November 2017, 13:41:03
5a. Wait for Round 6 phase 2 (Honeywell colors) to ship.
5b. Paint the top case frame of my "Honeywell" Topre RealForce RGB board white.
8. Try to pull together a killer Mercury Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop. In progress...
10a. Get dark blue, dark gray, and white Norbauer aluminum cases for my NovaTouch(es). Almost done. Waiting for dark blue replacement case.
10b. Paint one Plum numpad dark blue and another one dark gray (these are to be paired with the NovaTouches).
(Had to remove /dev/tty keycap plans from 2017 since they've been delayed until Q1/2018)
Post by: OfTheWild on Fri, 17 November 2017, 19:24:41
Post by: Lazylewis on Fri, 17 November 2017, 23:06:25
After spending thousands on MX Boards and custom keycaps I'm back using the 660c and HHKB2.
All those mx boards and keycaps sit in a cupboard haunting me.
Post by: Duckyreddy on Fri, 17 November 2017, 23:21:23
Probably going to stop buying keyboard stuff.
After spending thousands on MX Boards and custom keycaps I'm back using the 660c and HHKB2.
All those mx boards and keycaps sit in a cupboard haunting me.
If you could only choose one between the 660C and pro 2, which one would it be?
Post by: Rinsaku on Fri, 17 November 2017, 23:59:06
Hoping to get my hands on an alps64 pcb as well as an orange alps apple m0116.
If not i'll prolly make it with some salmon alps from a m0116 that i have.
Other than that i would also probably like to make a board with
one of the box kailh switches as I've yet to try them.
Post by: TheFresko on Sat, 18 November 2017, 00:48:22
Post by: Lazylewis on Mon, 20 November 2017, 00:22:03
I really love both so I'm glad I don't have to make that decision but if I did i would pick the HHKB because of its layout. I prefer the typing feel of the 660c though. It's just when I switch between the two I find the 660c has me doing awkward hand positions compared to the hhkb.Probably going to stop buying keyboard stuff.
After spending thousands on MX Boards and custom keycaps I'm back using the 660c and HHKB2.
All those mx boards and keycaps sit in a cupboard haunting me.
If you could only choose one between the 660C and pro 2, which one would it be?
Post by: Duckyreddy on Mon, 20 November 2017, 01:47:00
I really love both so I'm glad I don't have to make that decision but if I did i would pick the HHKB because of its layout. I prefer the typing feel of the 660c though. It's just when I switch between the two I find the 660c has me doing awkward hand positions compared to the hhkb.Probably going to stop buying keyboard stuff.
After spending thousands on MX Boards and custom keycaps I'm back using the 660c and HHKB2.
All those mx boards and keycaps sit in a cupboard haunting me.
If you could only choose one between the 660C and pro 2, which one would it be?
That's is great to hear from a person who have used both boards! Thank you.
I have been looking around everywhere to decide between the two, I know what I'm going for though.
Now's its a matter choosing between normal Pro-2 or Type-s.
poor wallet.
Post by: atarione on Mon, 20 November 2017, 11:38:47
Post by: Tom_Kazansky on Tue, 21 November 2017, 03:10:14
1. wait for Banana Split 60% PCB
2. build 2 boards (1 for home - clicky switch, 1 for work - tactile/linear switch)
3. grab G20 Semiotic and GMK Black Lotus and, maybe, XDA Milestone (R2)
4. build a hand-wired "one-hand-keyboard" (it's like left-half of 60%) and find a way to make a PCB for it.
that's all for now ;D
1. I went with JC65 instead of Banana Split (my poor patience)
2. yep, two board.
3. got the G20 Semiotic ;D , still waiting on GMK Black Lotus :( , dropped XDA Milestone
4. I guess I can say I gave up on the "left-half of 60%", still I'm finding another way around this.
(probably 2018 plan)
5. build split-layout keyboard.
6. build TKL keyboard
my plan.... basically nothing .. I'm very happy with my Filco TKL (mx-reds) w/ o-rings and vortex PBT double shots ..
thought you would want a left-hand TKL? :))
Post by: rich1051414 on Tue, 21 November 2017, 05:23:35
However, if a keyboard comes out with numpad on the left, nav cluster on the right, that would immediately spell defeat for my plans.
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 21 November 2017, 09:49:21
Post by: atarione on Wed, 22 November 2017, 23:26:43
my plan.... basically nothing .. I'm very happy with my Filco TKL (mx-reds) w/ o-rings and vortex PBT double shots ..
thought you would want a left-hand TKL? :))
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I kinda want one.. but they don't really make one so.. Filco TKL it is... which is fine I do like my Filco just fine..
If I could find a nice ~$130ish or less lefty TKL I'd probably be down just to drive any right handers who ever get near my pc up the wall.
Post by: Duckyreddy on Thu, 23 November 2017, 00:11:24
3. Op-shop, dump shop hunting for keyboards and interesting input devices, have found a few so far.
4. Pick up an HHKB, Type S or pro-2, still deciding...
Post by: E3E on Thu, 23 November 2017, 11:57:13
Then it's lay back and only keep up with fringe Alps stuff.
Post by: abhixec on Thu, 23 November 2017, 20:55:28
Possibly the ultimate hacking keyboard or ergodox-ez or 60% from input club (if they ever start making those again)
Post by: divito on Mon, 27 November 2017, 20:42:55
I will be looking to sell a Poker II, a painted Coolermaster TK, possibly my Coolermaster QFS, and maybe my full zinc set. All of that to fund some future purchases.
Post by: OfTheWild on Mon, 27 November 2017, 21:52:51
4. Pick up an HHKB, Type S or pro-2, still deciding...
the difference is negligible. I have had both, i did end up hanging onto the S but if I was to do it all over i'd probably just go with the pro-2, 45g stock domes, and some good mods with a hasu bluetooth controller.
Post by: Duckyreddy on Mon, 27 November 2017, 22:41:06
4. Pick up an HHKB, Type S or pro-2, still deciding...
the difference is negligible. I have had both, i did end up hanging onto the S but if I was to do it all over i'd probably just go with the pro-2, 45g stock domes, and some good mods with a hasu bluetooth controller.
Just what I needed to hear, I don't want to make my wallet even more upset by going for the type-s, the sound isn't the main concern anyway.
My plan is to get the black blank and buy white blanks to put on top as well as a coiled cable and even a PBT spacebar, even all of that combined together is still cheaper than the Type-S, crazy right?
If at some stage I feel like spicing things up a little bit, silencing, lubing, dome swap, I could always mod it later!
Thanks for that :))
Post by: OfTheWild on Mon, 27 November 2017, 23:46:07
Post by: DaBubbs on Sat, 09 December 2017, 15:51:04
I totally agree. I have a Pro-2 and borrowed a Silent for about a month. I saw no huge reason to change so I just kept my Pro-2.
4. Pick up an HHKB, Type S or pro-2, still deciding...
the difference is negligible. I have had both, i did end up hanging onto the S but if I was to do it all over i'd probably just go with the pro-2, 45g stock domes, and some good mods with a hasu bluetooth controller.
Just what I needed to hear, I don't want to make my wallet even more upset by going for the type-s, the sound isn't the main concern anyway.
My plan is to get the black blank and buy white blanks to put on top as well as a coiled cable and even a PBT spacebar, even all of that combined together is still cheaper than the Type-S, crazy right?
If at some stage I feel like spicing things up a little bit, silencing, lubing, dome swap, I could always mod it later!
Thanks for that :))
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Post by: zslane on Thu, 21 December 2017, 21:04:55
5a. Wait for Round 6 phase 2 (Honeywell colors) to ship. Moved to 2018
5b. Paint the top case frame of my "Honeywell" Topre RealForce RGB board white. Moved to 2018
8. Try to pull together a killer Mercury Rocketeer group buy bundle for MassDrop. Moved to 2018
10a. Get dark blue, dark gray, and white Norbauer aluminum cases for my NovaTouch(es). Moved to 2018
10b. Paint one Plum numpad dark blue and another one dark gray (these are to be paired with the NovaTouches). Moved to 2018
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 03 January 2018, 02:07:14
Finish the bolt/ANSI mod on my M122.
Didn't happen.
Although I did get a RealForce 55gUW and crossed one more keyboard off my (short) wish list.
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 03 January 2018, 03:36:54
1.) Finally build my LZ-FE2.) Build my X60
3.) Get extra PCB for my Koala
4.) Track down a MX Enviro!
1 out of 4 isn't too bad :))
Gonna have to transfer those 3 incomplete ones over to: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=89810.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=89810.0)
I did do some things that were not on the list. Like disassemble my other KMAC2 so that I can change the switches, and put proper clipped stabilizers in.
Also, I finally got around to putting Vintage Blacks into one of my Beige MJ2s.
Post by: Rapsky on Sun, 28 January 2018, 11:56:37
Changing my Gat Clears from my RS78 into MX Vintage blacks or some clicky switches not sure yet
Post by: TheInverseKey on Mon, 29 January 2018, 09:58:42
Post by: Kavik on Mon, 29 January 2018, 11:06:47