Author Topic: [IC] ISO Poker 3/Pok3r 60% Keyboard - Closed (Read 67681 times)

QWERTim · « **on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:19:15 »

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Hey Everyone!

I'm back! Albeit just working for myself now until our new project is launched

. An exciting opportunity has arisen that I thought I would post here, to see if there would be any interest in:
The new Poker 3 AKA Pok3r, with ISO layout!

Confirmed spec that I can announce:

Black metal case*
PBT Key caps
DE/Nordic/UK Layout - Other layouts to follow in second run (ES, FR and others TBC)
Cherry MX Red/Blue/Clear/Brown**

*White to follow in next production run
**UK will have all four varieties, NOR will not have MX Blue variant.

The cost will be around €109 although, as an authorised reseller I can offer pre-order discount, which will open up in two weeks time and will be about €10-€20.

Would be great to gauge the interest on whether this will be something worth pursuing. Please let me know if you are interested!

PunksDead · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:21:18 »

i really want to try an ISO board so yes on mx clears

azhdar · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:40:10 »

Interested depending on the final features of the POK3R.

ps: for a mx clear version.

ctrlX · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:44:50 »

Most definitely interested!

I'm in it for ISO Nordic layout with MX clears.

wlhlm · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:49:01 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:19:15

The cost will be around €109 although, as an authorised reseller I can offer pre-order discount, which will open up in two weeks time and will be about €10-€20.

Wow, the price looks very promising, considering it'll have a metal case!

EDIT: Would be interested in UK/Clear.

kaih_ · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 08:22:24 »

I would be interested in a white Pok3r with DE layout and MX Clear layout

rockin_munki · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 08:27:59 »

Definitely interested in getting an ISO pok3r. First choice would be white with mx browns but I'd be fine with clears too (haven't tried them mostly because finding ISO boards with clears is a PITA). Layout doesn't really matter as I'll be getting new keycaps for it.

GenKaan · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 08:52:11 »

I could definitely be interested, depending on where the arrow keys in the FN layer is located

Browns or Reds would be most interesting

tommyth94 · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 08:52:41 »

Yes please UK layout and clears!

Oobly · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 08:55:06 »

Less than 110euro for a metal case, plate mounted, programmable 60% !?!? That's... AWESOME

bertocq · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 09:06:58 »

Interested, MX clears and hopefully ISO with Spanish keycaps

Peddamann · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 09:15:52 »

really sounds promising... interesting in a black case, DE Layout with mx clears

spooks · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 09:26:07 »

Absolutely interested, nordic ISO with MX clears!

ipodah · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 09:46:05 »

It might sound like a weird question but can you also provide ANSI layout? Having switched to ANSI, I am interested by ANSI/Clear.

Snottra · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 10:14:29 »

I'm interested in ISO Nordic Clears!

Whiskeredworm · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 10:21:07 »

I would be very interested in a ISO uk layout with clears

BunnyLake · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 10:25:38 »

id take an iso with reds most likely

wlhlm · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 11:17:14 »

Not sure how relevant this is to this particular group buy, but it looks like the Pok3r release is postponed due to bugs. Source

arsee · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 11:18:50 »

Absolutely interested, Nordic ISO with MX clears or blacks.

arcticflame · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 11:31:37 »

Strong interest in MX Red ISO UK

QWERTim · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 12:27:18 »

Quote from: wlhlm on Mon, 02 March 2015, 11:17:14

Not sure how relevant this is to this particular group buy, but it looks like the Pok3r release is postponed due to bugs. Source

This could be to do with the ANSI version, but I'll ask for clarification tomorrow.

0x02 · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 12:37:40 »

Definitely interested in this. ISO with #Clears all the way for me!

honoka · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 13:28:29 »

I just dont care anymore. I'll just keep buying stuff.

cardboardcowboy · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 13:31:09 »

ISO + clears + metal case all at a pretty incredible price = instant buy for me.

Artonkn · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 13:34:37 »

Extremely interested in UK ISO Clears, been waiting for the release for about half a year now, putting off a Poker 2.

Any ETA?

alex952 · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 13:52:10 »

UK layout and MX Clears sounds grand to me. It would be great to have an Spanish layout, though..

Maggot_ff · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 14:34:31 »

I would love a Poker 3 with nordic layout. Browns or clears for me. A nordic layout, almost no matter the switch, is an instant buy for me though. I'd even buy it with blues (not a personal fav).

AboveTheSource · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 15:47:06 »

I'd be interested in the Browns UK & the Clears UK.

Tisca · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 19:09:32 »

Nordic
Clears

What about shipping cost? From where?

Evo_Spec · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 19:37:59 »

Welcome back Tim!!!

no ISO fo me, thanks for offering us a discount though!

NorrisB · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 02 March 2015, 21:15:17 »

I definitely want one, probably clears, will have to look up which layout is the common qwerty layout

hking0036 · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 06:24:25 »

Quote from: NorrisB on Mon, 02 March 2015, 21:15:17

I definitely want one, probably clears, will have to look up which layout is the common qwerty layout

ANSI is US Standard, ISO is EU standard.
ANSI is most common with mechanicals.

Alpsie · « **Reply #32 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 07:29:38 »

I would be very interested.
Nordic layout and brown switches, any color is fine.

where would these ship from ?

leechbook · « **Reply #33 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 07:35:37 »

Awesome, been waiting impatiently for the Pok3r! ISO UK layout and reds please.

Findecanor · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 09:11:47 »

Interested in Nordic ISO with MX Clear.

Makami · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 13:38:04 »

Hello,

i would be in, ISO DE and clears for me.
Ty for sharing this.

Have a nice day

d.caminero · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 13:49:19 »

At that price point, i would be very interested in clears and spanish layout. If not possible, UK layout

fruitlessjester · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 14:16:36 »

Count me in for an ISO UK (or if azerty is possible) !

Tyrosh22 · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 14:23:53 »

Maybe ISO DE and blues/clears for me ...

Shanghaied · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 14:38:08 »

Count me in for one more in the MX Clear/Nordic army. But Brown will do to if clear is somehow not available

Dihedral · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 14:50:57 »

Cool! I'm an ANSI convert but still a cool project.

suicidal_orange · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 15:41:13 »

Just had a read and supposedly this has jumpers for Dvorak and Colemak - do you know if this is true and if so what they're planning to do about keycaps? If they're in the box I'll take a black one with blues (to jailhouse) but if not I'll think about it.

wlhlm · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 15:49:24 »

Quote from: suicidal_orange on Tue, 03 March 2015, 15:41:13

Just had a read and supposedly this has jumpers for Dvorak and Colemak - do you know if this is true and if so what they're planning to do about keycaps? If they're in the box I'll take a black one with blues (to jailhouse) but if not I'll think about it.

I don't think they're doing anything special with the keycaps, just like the WASD Code.

fLaPzZ · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 15:56:46 »

Count me in

I would take two, one with clears and one with blues. UK iso.

againer · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 16:02:45 »

I am intressted in a pok3r with clears and swiss-german layout can you provide that too?
And how much is the shipping to switzerland?

usopia · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 03 March 2015, 18:42:02 »

...interested in ISO-DE / MX Blue.

SaiZn · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 04:32:29 »

I'm interested in nordic layout with clears

QWERTim · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 06:00:38 »

UPDATE

Due to some software bugs, the date has been pushed back to 1st May, although this may change. Pre-orders will subsequently been moved back also.

Have updated original post with more details!

wlhlm · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 06:04:43 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Wed, 04 March 2015, 06:00:38

UPDATE

Due to some software bugs, the date has been pushed back to 1st May, although this may change. Pre-orders will subsequently been moved back also.

Have updated original post with more details!

That's unfortunate, but I've heard that's kind of the norm with Vortex...

Giorgio · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 06:09:07 »

if possible, italian layout with reds, otherwise de layout with reds

tasman789 · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 07:26:29 »

interested in ISO UK with clears

Edmundoh · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 07:56:57 »

Count me in for a black UK ISO w/ MX-Clears

kekstee · « **Reply #52 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 08:21:51 »

This is soo tempting... also ISO... Fn key will probably be R4, next to r_shift, correct?
The first Pokers alt_gr solution is a bit unfortunate for other layouts.

leex · « **Reply #53 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 09:24:29 »

If possible ISO-DE with greens otherwise: ISO-DE with blues

would · « **Reply #54 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 10:38:04 »

Cheers,
Are you planning to sell it with ANSI layout as well? If so, I am definitely interested in placing a pre-order for one with red switches.

pix3l_fodder · « **Reply #55 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 11:26:20 »

interested ISO UK/Clears/Black, this is pretty much the GH60 I wanted! Can sell off all the other crap i've bought over the years waiting on it!

Looking at the Facebook pictures its not clear if its plate mounted?

Toxic-i- · « **Reply #56 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 12:17:40 »

Interested on Iso DE mx clear with LED!!

Is the LED an option?

Prelim · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 12:30:58 »

Quote from: pix3l_fodder on Wed, 04 March 2015, 11:26:20

...
Looking at the Facebook pictures its not clear if its plate mounted?

yes, it's plate mounted!

ReeferMadness · « **Reply #58 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 13:42:31 »

No green's? :/

Acrypter · « **Reply #59 on:** Wed, 04 March 2015, 14:03:20 »

I would buy one with UK Layout and MX Blues.

QWERTim · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 09:03:03 »

No MX Greens I'm afraid - confirmed with factory

azhdar · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 09:08:18 »

Are they really serious about doing FR layout? That would be dope

Toxic-i- · « **Reply #62 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 10:01:44 »

and LED ?

Tyrosh22 · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 10:04:11 »

Quote from: usopia on Tue, 03 March 2015, 18:42:02

...interested in ISO-DE / MX Blue.

ISO-DE will not be available with MX Blues (or at least the updated starting post says so) ...

QWERTim · « **Reply #64 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:33:18 »

No LED options this time around, but I believe the PCB has the option for the end user to install whatever they want!

pix3l_fodder · « **Reply #65 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:38:41 »

ah okay, I thought it was this that we would be getting

https://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear/photos/pb.241720585895659.-2207520000.1425591503./775570859177293/?type=3&theater

with this keyset (looks like PBT)

https://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear/photos/pcb.774126209321758/774125719321807/?type=1&theater

ctrlX · « **Reply #66 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:59:33 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:33:18

No LED options this time around, but I believe the PCB has the option for the end user to install whatever they want!

No LEDs.. Must say that was a bit of a disappointment. The pics released of the Pok3r contain LEDs.

Shanghaied · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:09:43 »

Tim, any idea if the plate has cut outs for opening the switches without desoldering?

Prelim · « **Reply #68 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:13:00 »

Quote from: Shanghaied on Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:09:43

Tim, any idea if the plate has cut outs for opening the switches without desoldering?

certainly not AFAIK :/ this is a vortex keyboard, not a custom!

QWERTim · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:18:47 »

Quote from: Shanghaied on Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:09:43

Tim, any idea if the plate has cut outs for opening the switches without desoldering?

I doubt it but I'll certainly request it!

Shanghaied · « **Reply #70 on:** Thu, 05 March 2015, 17:38:24 »

Quote from: Prelim on Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:13:00

Quote from: Shanghaied on Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:09:43
Tim, any idea if the plate has cut outs for opening the switches without desoldering?

certainly not AFAIK :/ this is a vortex keyboard, not a custom!

Can't blame a guy for hoping, right?

ctrlX · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 06 March 2015, 00:43:39 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:18:47

Quote from: Shanghaied on Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:09:43
Tim, any idea if the plate has cut outs for opening the switches without desoldering?
I doubt it but I'll certainly request it!

That would be wicked!

Crossing my fingers.

IngRAM · « **Reply #72 on:** Fri, 06 March 2015, 05:19:12 »

Interested in qwertz-iso (german) with mx-clears.

mp101 · « **Reply #73 on:** Fri, 06 March 2015, 06:27:08 »

Hi

I am interested in a pok3r with clears, UK ISO please

Thanks

Zerster · « **Reply #74 on:** Fri, 06 March 2015, 08:10:38 »

ISO-DE with MX-clear for me.

Findecanor · « **Reply #75 on:** Fri, 06 March 2015, 08:41:24 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:33:18

No LED options this time around, but I believe the PCB has the option for the end user to install whatever they want!

How about controller and firmware? If I solder a LED for some or all keys, will the firmware support them out of the box or would I have to upgrade?

Does it support reactive typing mode? (where the key lights up when I press it, instead of all keys pressed all the time)

Bopler · « **Reply #76 on:** Fri, 06 March 2015, 14:59:11 »

Interested in UK ISO with browns

lolpes · « **Reply #77 on:** Sat, 07 March 2015, 11:01:15 »

seems like an awesome keyboard, so im definilty interested

jip · « **Reply #78 on:** Sat, 07 March 2015, 11:15:16 »

Hey! Just joined this forum to say that I am much intrested in a Poker 3 w/ ISO Nordic layout!

Edit: w/ MX Brown switches.

tedk84 · « **Reply #79 on:** Sat, 07 March 2015, 11:27:19 »

any infos on the second run? i'd really love a white mx clear iso(de) with green backlight (pbt?)

Lpwl · « **Reply #80 on:** Sat, 07 March 2015, 12:36:27 »

Interested in ISO FR with clears !

Muqq · « **Reply #81 on:** Mon, 09 March 2015, 08:57:51 »

Interested in DE ISO - MX Red

Oobly · « **Reply #82 on:** Mon, 09 March 2015, 09:25:33 »

I'm in for a Nordic ISO with Clears!

Dumblez0r · « **Reply #83 on:** Mon, 09 March 2015, 09:53:54 »

I'm interested in a Nordic ISO with either MX Blues or Browns

Tyrosh22 · « **Reply #84 on:** Mon, 09 March 2015, 13:46:24 »

So many people joining GH just for this keyboard.

maxmalkav · « **Reply #85 on:** Mon, 09 March 2015, 14:41:32 »

ISO ES (or UK) with MX clear :-)

fruitlessjester · « **Reply #86 on:** Mon, 09 March 2015, 17:03:51 »

What date would the second run be (with the FR layout) and will this one be eligible for the discount?

engstroem · « **Reply #87 on:** Wed, 11 March 2015, 09:12:52 »

Nordic ISO with clears, yes please!

dnlx · « **Reply #88 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 10:42:51 »

interested / iso-de / Mx-Clear

cml · « **Reply #89 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 12:56:33 »

UK ISO with MX Clears. Thank you.

Zophos · « **Reply #90 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 14:07:35 »

When is the dead line and when are the boards expected to ship?

Bucake · « **Reply #91 on:** Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:47:18 »

damnit.. no blacks!

Prollgurke · « **Reply #92 on:** Sat, 14 March 2015, 11:59:46 »

Hello, I'm interested in a poker 3 with white case, mx brown switches, DE layout and PBT keycaps.

spaceburge · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 14 March 2015, 12:39:51 »

Pok3r in UK ISO with Clears or Browns.

Glad there's a no backlight option. Options are great!

ideus · « **Reply #94 on:** Sat, 14 March 2015, 12:57:18 »

Any update on this? I have not seen any recent post by the OP.

schluesselanhaenger · « **Reply #95 on:** Sun, 15 March 2015, 07:00:22 »

I'd be interested as well.

A sidequestion though
Is it backlit?

JonasDK · « **Reply #96 on:** Sun, 15 March 2015, 17:27:14 »

Following

ideus · « **Reply #97 on:** Sun, 15 March 2015, 18:10:46 »

In for a Pok3r with UK layout and with clears.

XenoByte · « **Reply #98 on:** Mon, 16 March 2015, 08:47:52 »

Count me in for a backlit Pok3r with MX clears (US layout)

mk1mod0 · « **Reply #99 on:** Mon, 16 March 2015, 10:32:22 »

I'm interested as well, blues/clears. And this thread finally got me to make a GH account. Thanks guys, my wallet is groaning in pain now.

trizkut · « **Reply #100 on:** Mon, 16 March 2015, 10:34:20 »

Quote from: ideus on Sat, 14 March 2015, 12:57:18

Any update on this? I have not seen any recent post by the OP.

Quote from: QWERTim on Wed, 04 March 2015, 06:00:38

UPDATE

Due to some software bugs, the date has been pushed back to 1st May, although this may change. Pre-orders will subsequently been moved back also.

Have updated original post with more details!

Probably because of this.

ideus · « **Reply #101 on:** Mon, 16 March 2015, 10:45:12 »

Quote from: trizkut on Mon, 16 March 2015, 10:34:20

Quote from: ideus on Sat, 14 March 2015, 12:57:18
Any update on this? I have not seen any recent post by the OP.

Quote from: QWERTim on Wed, 04 March 2015, 06:00:38
UPDATE

Due to some software bugs, the date has been pushed back to 1st May, although this may change. Pre-orders will subsequently been moved back also.

Have updated original post with more details!

Probably because of this.

Of course, thank you very much.

wlhlm · « **Reply #102 on:** Mon, 16 March 2015, 11:38:02 »

Quote from: XenoByte on Mon, 16 March 2015, 08:47:52

Count me in for a backlit Pok3r with MX clears (US layout)

Quote from: QWERTim on Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:33:18

No LED options this time around, but I believe the PCB has the option for the end user to install whatever they want!

QWERTim · « **Reply #103 on:** Mon, 16 March 2015, 12:00:37 »

Have some more information for everyone! Alas I'm waiting for a train home, so you will all have to wait!

jip · « **Reply #104 on:** Tue, 17 March 2015, 02:46:04 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Mon, 16 March 2015, 12:00:37

Have some more information for everyone! Alas I'm waiting for a train home, so you will all have to wait!

Is it a steamer?

Stringer Bell · « **Reply #105 on:** Tue, 17 March 2015, 13:43:08 »

Just registered to say I'd be interested in one with the UK layout with MX Blues.

QwertyGirl · « **Reply #106 on:** Tue, 17 March 2015, 13:51:38 »

Hi Tim!

Susanne here from Sweden, I'm interested in Pok3r

Black metal case
PBT Key caps
Nordic Layout
Cherry MX Red

Is the discount still available or am I to late?

Thanks!

ideus · « **Reply #107 on:** Tue, 17 March 2015, 14:00:45 »

Quote from: QwertyGirl on Tue, 17 March 2015, 13:51:38

Hi Tim!

Susanne here from Sweden, I'm interested in Pok3r

Black metal case
PBT Key caps
Nordic Layout
Cherry MX Red

Is the discount still available or am I to late?

Thanks!

Welcome to GH.

dezoe · « **Reply #108 on:** Tue, 17 March 2015, 20:34:29 »

Nordic ISO - probably with reds ..

cpld0 · « **Reply #109 on:** Tue, 17 March 2015, 21:23:23 »

Hi I'm also interested.

Cherry MX Reds
U.S. layout
PBT Caps
black

Sed8op8 · « **Reply #110 on:** Tue, 17 March 2015, 22:02:05 »

Quote from: PunksDead on Wed, 18 March 2015, 04:31:47

Quote from: Ngt on Wed, 18 March 2015, 04:20:55
Quote from: PunksDead on Wed, 18 March 2015, 04:20:17
Quick someone run a GB on those Gmk blue on greys so i dont have to buy the board

Would you buy the board only to harvest the key caps set from it?

More so curious to see if GMK would allow a groupbuy in that colorway now

*edit
Sry didnt answer your question,

Yes

Hey tim
Us ANSI layout
W/MX browns
White color
Backlit if possible
Looking forward to this. Enjoy your train ride !
Thanks
sed8(Ashley)

lolpes · « **Reply #111 on:** Wed, 18 March 2015, 09:14:14 »

Interested in a white one when it comes, ISO Pt or UK layout, with blues or clears and non backlit

QWERTim · « **Reply #112 on:** Wed, 18 March 2015, 11:25:00 »

Sorry for the delay everyone - I got ambushed by monkeys wielding rubber dome keyboards and took a blow to the back of the head, but fear not, in my dizzy state I dispatched them quickly with my Model M. The received blow, did cause me temporary amnesia however so I had forgot all about this thread!

Alas I am here now! So update is...

RRP is now looking to be €119 due to weaking €. (unconfirmed)
No LED option at first, nor will the PCB be compatible (confirmed)
Black metal case (confirmed), white in next batch (confirmed)
PBT key caps with laser legends (confirmed)
UK, DE, NOR layout in first batch (confirmed)
Red, Blue, Brown and Clear Cherry MX switches - blue not available in DE or NOR layout (confirmed)
3 Programmable layers (confirmed)

wlhlm · « **Reply #113 on:** Wed, 18 March 2015, 17:26:20 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Wed, 18 March 2015, 11:25:00

No LED option at first, nor will the PCB be compatible (confirmed)

That's a bummer. I was hoping that I at least can put my own LEDs on it.

Shanghaied · « **Reply #114 on:** Wed, 18 March 2015, 18:48:19 »

Agreed, though I don't use back lighting much, it's nice to have the option.

ideus · « **Reply #115 on:** Wed, 18 March 2015, 18:50:18 »

Quote from: Shanghaied on Wed, 18 March 2015, 18:48:19

Agreed, though I don't use back lighting much, it's nice to have the option.

LEDs routing is not that complicated when you already have the other components implemented. It does not make sense a previous version with no LED support, if the final product will have it.

Artonkn · « **Reply #116 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 03:14:35 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Wed, 18 March 2015, 11:25:00

Sorry for the delay everyone - I got ambushed by monkeys wielding rubber dome keyboards and took a blow to the back of the head, but fear not, in my dizzy state I dispatched them quickly with my Model M. The received blow, did cause me temporary amnesia however so I had forgot all about this thread!

Alas I am here now! So update is...

RRP is now looking to be €119 due to weaking €. (unconfirmed)
No LED option at first, nor will the PCB be compatible (confirmed)
Black metal case (confirmed), white in next batch (confirmed)
PBT key caps with laser legends (confirmed)
UK, DE, NOR layout in first batch (confirmed)
Red, Blue, Brown and Clear Cherry MX switches - blue not available in DE or NOR layout (confirmed)
3 Programmable layers (confirmed)

Any ETA on when we can pre order?

vax · « **Reply #117 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 03:35:26 »

Interested in ISO DE White with Clears.

GenKaan · « **Reply #118 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 08:02:41 »

Damn, Id rather wait for the white case with LED's

kekstee · « **Reply #119 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 09:11:49 »

Is this going to be plate or PCB mounted?

Prollgurke · « **Reply #120 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 09:17:40 »

Quote from: kekstee on Thu, 19 March 2015, 09:11:49

Is this going to be plate or PCB mounted?

plate

http://www.keychatter.com/2015/01/30/the-vortex-poker-iii-pok3r-vs-the-poker-ii-what-we-know-so-far/

Sed8op8 · « **Reply #121 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 09:19:16 »

Quote from: GenKaan on Thu, 19 March 2015, 08:02:41

Damn, Id rather wait for the white case with LED's

This

vax · « **Reply #122 on:** Thu, 19 March 2015, 09:52:15 »

Quote from: Sed8op8 on Thu, 19 March 2015, 09:19:16

Quote from: GenKaan on Thu, 19 March 2015, 08:02:41
Damn, Id rather wait for the white case with LED's
This

Yeah. White with Purple LEDs, oh my! shutupandtakemymoney.jpg

spartan7 · « **Reply #123 on:** Fri, 20 March 2015, 02:53:11 »

White with led here, and some clear switches.

Wonder how much longer...

appelmuis · « **Reply #124 on:** Sat, 21 March 2015, 15:00:07 »

In for the white with LEDs, UK layout and clears.

QWERTim · « **Reply #125 on:** Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:03:37 »

PHOTOS! (P.S. I didn't take these)

More details coming soon

MrexD · « **Reply #126 on:** Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:17:13 »

The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.

The fact that the FN position is also on the right doesn't even make it comfortable to use with 2 hands... Real shame!

01111000 · « **Reply #127 on:** Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:42:35 »

Quote from: MrexD on Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:17:13

The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.

The fact that the FN position is also on the right doesn't even make it comfortable to use with 2 hands... Real shame!

That and no LED option. I'll pass until the inevitable RGB version.

mp101 · « **Reply #128 on:** Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:51:12 »

I may wait for the LED version too, lets see though

kekstee · « **Reply #129 on:** Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:08:37 »

Regardings LEDs... that last picture shows LEDs soldered, if I'm not mistaken. Is our board simply lacking some SMD parts which we could add ourselves, or what does "lacking LED support" mean here precisely?

I'm only asking since I'd have to tear this thing apart anyway if I want to go for ErgoClears.

(I could just go for a GON PCB though :/)

QWERTim · « **Reply #130 on:** Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:30:58 »

Quote from: MrexD on Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:17:13

The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.

The fact that the FN position is also on the right doesn't even make it comfortable to use with 2 hands... Real shame!

I believe using the DIP switches, you can swap the PN and FN buttons around. LED versions will be available, but not likely until first batch is sold.

FYI there can be an MX green version if I can get 60+ orders for it.

Dihedral · « **Reply #131 on:** Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:35:01 »

So... what exactly is new that the 2 didn't have?

wlhlm · « **Reply #132 on:** Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:59:35 »

Quote from: Dihedral on Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:35:01

So... what exactly is new that the 2 didn't have?

The article is a bit older, but intelli78 did a great write-up on this.

Findecanor · « **Reply #133 on:** Mon, 23 March 2015, 16:19:32 »

Quote from: MrexD on Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:17:13

The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.

I'm not so sure. As long as the Fn key can be pressed with the left hand.

Something strange though, is that the PgUp/PgDn keys are on the horizontal and the Home/End keys are vertical to each other...
Why didn't they go with a numpad-like setup which more people are used to?

And BTW... German layout still has legends in English.

vax · « **Reply #134 on:** Tue, 24 March 2015, 03:44:01 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:30:58

LED versions will be available, but not likely until first batch is sold.

Is this also true for the white version? Or will it be available on launch?

QWERTim · « **Reply #135 on:** Tue, 24 March 2015, 06:42:46 »

Quote from: vax on Tue, 24 March 2015, 03:44:01

Quote from: QWERTim on Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:30:58
LED versions will be available, but not likely until first batch is sold.

Is this also true for the white version? Or will it be available on launch?

White will follow after the first batch.

Prelim · « **Reply #136 on:** Tue, 24 March 2015, 06:44:01 »

I was hoping it would have cherry profile caps at least. for me it's a poker2 with an awful 2nd layer positions and a low profile case... much room for improvement still :/

ideus · « **Reply #137 on:** Tue, 24 March 2015, 10:09:25 »

Quote from: Prelim on Tue, 24 March 2015, 06:44:01

I was hoping it would have cherry profile caps at least. for me it's a poker2 with an awful 2nd layer positions and a low profile case... much room for improvement still :/

No innovation whatsoever.

Latin00032 · « **Reply #138 on:** Tue, 24 March 2015, 11:24:31 »

Quote from: ideus on Tue, 24 March 2015, 10:09:25

Quote from: Prelim on Tue, 24 March 2015, 06:44:01
I was hoping it would have cherry profile caps at least. for me it's a poker2 with an awful 2nd layer positions and a low profile case... much room for improvement still :/

No innovation whatsoever.

There is some innovation.

But, I agree with you. For the most part, I might as well get a v60.

The metal case is a bonus but the lack of leds isn't that great.

Ripudio · « **Reply #139 on:** Tue, 24 March 2015, 13:53:37 »

Aren't the main upgrades for the Pok3r the metal case and the reprogrammable function layers?

mason · « **Reply #140 on:** Tue, 24 March 2015, 16:05:19 »

Here's a typing test on a POK3R with Cherry MX Clears

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_4ngJzKY_s

Lokomotivet · « **Reply #141 on:** Wed, 25 March 2015, 06:32:35 »

I'm in for ISO NOR Layout - Black PBT Caps - Black Case - Cherry MX Brown! (http://i.imgur.com/BFJCsmP.jpg)

Yslen · « **Reply #142 on:** Wed, 25 March 2015, 09:17:02 »

Quote from: kekstee on Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:08:37

Regardings LEDs... that last picture shows LEDs soldered, if I'm not mistaken. Is our board simply lacking some SMD parts which we could add ourselves, or what does "lacking LED support" mean here precisely?

I'm only asking since I'd have to tear this thing apart anyway if I want to go for ErgoClears.

(I could just go for a GON PCB though :/)

That's probably a shot of the board in the other pictures. The poker 2 was done the same; solder in the LCD holes even on the non-backlit version. Really annoying if you're a beginner with a soldering iron and just want to add the LEDs yourself... would be a simple job if they hadn't done that!

QWERTim · « **Reply #143 on:** Thu, 26 March 2015, 04:22:18 »

Layouts!

ctrlX · « **Reply #144 on:** Thu, 26 March 2015, 05:30:47 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Thu, 26 March 2015, 04:22:18

Layouts!
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Good stuff! Really glad to see a ISO nordic layout :D :D :D

Zerster · « **Reply #145 on:** Thu, 26 March 2015, 06:41:34 »

Are you sure the ISO-DE layout has QWERTY, not QWERTZ?

What is the reason for changing these two letters compared to the DE layout?

vax · « **Reply #146 on:** Thu, 26 March 2015, 08:35:13 »

Just to clarify:

Is this fully reprogrammable out of the box? For instance can I progam a numpad on layer2/3?

Tyrosh22 · « **Reply #147 on:** Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:09:42 »

Quote from: Zerster on Thu, 26 March 2015, 06:41:34

Are you sure the ISO-DE layout has QWERTY, not QWERTZ?

What is the reason for changing these two letters compared to the DE layout?

Wondering the same ...

FoC_Tow · « **Reply #148 on:** Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:16:09 »

Quote from: Tyrosh22 on Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:09:42

Quote from: Zerster on Thu, 26 March 2015, 06:41:34
Are you sure the ISO-DE layout has QWERTY, not QWERTZ?

What is the reason for changing these two letters compared to the DE layout?

Wondering the same ...

German Layout is definitely QWERTZ, confirmed!

Edit: Also all of the symbols on the third layer of the number row are non standard but that might actually be done on purpose I guess.
For example swiveled brackets {} would usually be on 8 & 9 and square brackets [] would be on 5 & 6...

Everything else looks pretty standard to me tho!

MrexD · « **Reply #149 on:** Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:20:23 »

Quote from: QWERTim on Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:30:58

Quote from: MrexD on Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:17:13
The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.

The fact that the FN position is also on the right doesn't even make it comfortable to use with 2 hands... Real shame!

I believe using the DIP switches, you can swap the PN and FN buttons around. LED versions will be available, but not likely until first batch is sold.

FYI there can be an MX green version if I can get 60+ orders for it.

You'd still have your left arm crossing your body though :/

FoC_Tow · « **Reply #150 on:** Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:33:06 »

Quote from: MrexD on Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:20:23

Quote from: QWERTim on Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:30:58
Quote from: MrexD on Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:17:13
The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.

The fact that the FN position is also on the right doesn't even make it comfortable to use with 2 hands... Real shame!

I believe using the DIP switches, you can swap the PN and FN buttons around. LED versions will be available, but not likely until first batch is sold.

FYI there can be an MX green version if I can get 60+ orders for it.

You'd still have your left arm crossing your body though :/

Maybe it will also have a dip switch for alternative Fn options like the KBP V60.
V60 had many options to use for example caps lock as an Fn afaik!

If something like that is possible the arrow key position doesn't seem bad to me personally at all as you can comfortably use them right handed while staying on home row.

Prollgurke · « **Reply #151 on:** Fri, 27 March 2015, 09:13:29 »

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:16:09

Edit: Also all of the symbols on the third layer of the number row are non standard but that might actually be done on purpose I guess.
For example swiveled brackets {} would usually be on 8 & 9 and square brackets [] would be on 5 & 6...

Are you sure? I've been using de layout my entire life and I've always had those brackets like in the picture. The only difference I can see are the y and z key. (I guess they just forgot to switch those for the picture.)

FoC_Tow · « **Reply #152 on:** Fri, 27 March 2015, 09:24:15 »

Quote from: Prollgurke on Fri, 27 March 2015, 09:13:29

Quote from: FoC_Tow on Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:16:09
Edit: Also all of the symbols on the third layer of the number row are non standard but that might actually be done on purpose I guess.
For example swiveled brackets {} would usually be on 8 & 9 and square brackets [] would be on 5 & 6...

Are you sure? I've been using de layout my entire life and I've always had those brackets like in the picture. The only difference I can see are the y and z key. (I guess they just forgot to switch those for the picture.)

Whoops, I just double checked and your right Prollgurke it is the standard way!

Since I switched to ansi I've only been using Iso on my macbook, so this is what I was referencing too.
Haven't used Iso boards for a while so I totally forgot its the Macbook which is non standard in this case...

againer · « **Reply #153 on:** Mon, 30 March 2015, 06:46:36 »

Is it possible to get blank keycaps in the first round too?
I doubt there will ever be keycaps in a swiss layout, so I will have to stick with blank keycaps

If its not possible i will have to live with a DE layout ( clear switches )

Giorgio · « **Reply #154 on:** Mon, 30 March 2015, 13:05:33 »

Quote from: againer on Mon, 30 March 2015, 06:46:36

Is it possible to get blank keycaps in the first round too?
I doubt there will ever be keycaps in a swiss layout, so I will have to stick with blank keycaps
If its not possible i will have to live with a DE layout ( clear switches )

This would be so nice...
ISO users reunite!

Giorgio · « **Reply #155 on:** Mon, 30 March 2015, 13:18:05 »

is the keycap profile OEM or CHERRY?

Dihedral · « **Reply #156 on:** Mon, 30 March 2015, 13:36:08 »

Quote from: gianni on Mon, 30 March 2015, 13:18:05

is the keycap profile OEM or CHERRY?

AFAIK OEM.

EDIT: Disclaimer - this is kinda an educated guess.

ideus · « **Reply #157 on:** Mon, 30 March 2015, 14:41:57 »

Quote from: Dihedral on Mon, 30 March 2015, 13:36:08

Quote from: gianni on Mon, 30 March 2015, 13:18:05
is the keycap profile OEM or CHERRY?

AFAIK OEM.

EDIT: Disclaimer - this is kinda an educated guess.

Only some Leopolds come with stock non-OEM key caps. Of course Cherry boards come with Cherry profile key caps.

Giorgio · « **Reply #158 on:** Tue, 31 March 2015, 05:30:27 »

too bad

I missed the sale for the vortex cherry pbt

NorrisB · « **Reply #159 on:** Thu, 02 April 2015, 20:11:21 »

any updates on this?

wlhlm · « **Reply #160 on:** Fri, 03 April 2015, 08:40:37 »

Quote from: gianni on Tue, 31 March 2015, 05:30:27

too bad

I missed the sale for the vortex cherry pbt

It's on there fairly regularly, just wait until it drops again.

Ravenbutt · « **Reply #161 on:** Mon, 06 April 2015, 11:59:01 »

Would like a UK Layout with MX Clears.

Tiramisuu · « **Reply #162 on:** Mon, 06 April 2015, 18:59:08 »

Programming Instruction

Note:
.. big sigh POK3R still not main layer programmable.

Waited, hoped.. oh well.

The POK3R built in 4-layers. The default layer can not be programmed. Only layer 2~layer 4 can be. FN + R_ctrl, M,<,> and ? keys are fixed can not be programmed.
Step 1. Choose the layer (FN+<,> or ? key) which you want to programming.
Step 2. Press FN + Right CTRL to enter the programming mode (Spacebar right LED steadily lit)
Step 3. Press the key you want to program (Spacebar right LED flashing)
Step 4. Key in the programming content and then press PN (Spacebar right LED steadily lit again)
Step 5. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to program other keys.
Step 6. Press FN + Right CTRL to exit programming mode ( Spacebar right LED off)

ideus · « **Reply #163 on:** Mon, 06 April 2015, 19:01:01 »

This is vaporware.

wlhlm · « **Reply #164 on:** Tue, 07 April 2015, 02:12:14 »

Quote from: ideus on Mon, 06 April 2015, 19:01:01

This is vaporware.

What do you mean? It certainly exists:

(photo from LeandreN)

wlhlm · « **Reply #165 on:** Tue, 07 April 2015, 02:17:23 »

Quote from: Tiramisuu on Mon, 06 April 2015, 18:59:08

Programming Instruction

Note:
.. big sigh POK3R still not main layer programmable.
Waited, hoped.. oh well.

Can it remember what layer was active across reboots? I think a non-programmable main layer wouldn't be such a problem then.

Giorgio · « **Reply #166 on:** Wed, 08 April 2015, 05:56:41 »

I would ask them by myself, but I've already messaged them three times in one day

https://m.facebook.com/Vortexgear

Quote from: wlhlm on Tue, 07 April 2015, 02:17:23

Quote from: Tiramisuu on Mon, 06 April 2015, 18:59:08
Programming Instruction

Note:
.. big sigh POK3R still not main layer programmable.
Waited, hoped.. oh well.
Can it remember what layer was active across reboots? I think a non-programmable main layer wouldn't be such a problem then.

ideus · « **Reply #167 on:** Wed, 08 April 2015, 10:10:04 »

Quote from: wlhlm on Tue, 07 April 2015, 02:12:14

Quote from: ideus on Mon, 06 April 2015, 19:01:01
This is vaporware.
What do you mean? It certainly exists:
Show Image

(photo from LeandreN)

Yeah, it is a prototype, that does not mean the keyboard is a "product" yet, ready to be sold.

wlhlm · « **Reply #168 on:** Wed, 08 April 2015, 10:23:49 »

Quote from: ideus on Wed, 08 April 2015, 10:10:04

Quote from: wlhlm on Tue, 07 April 2015, 02:12:14
Quote from: ideus on Mon, 06 April 2015, 19:01:01
This is vaporware.
What do you mean? It certainly exists:
Show Image

(photo from LeandreN)

Yeah, it is a prototype, that does not mean the keyboard is a "product" yet, ready to be sold.

I think you're right in that these models are different from the ones that actually will be sold.

At least, this video review by Rhinofeed shows a Pok3r with mounting holes for LEDs and pre-soldered resistors, but QWERTim confirmed that the released model won't allow for that.

EDIT: Added a screenshot

seigmenn · « **Reply #169 on:** Thu, 09 April 2015, 04:52:36 »

I'm interested in Nordic layout with mx brown.

opendealer · « **Reply #170 on:** Fri, 10 April 2015, 01:59:43 »

I would like a UK Layout with MX Clears, too. I'm located in the United States, so I'm not sure how much the shipping would be. I've just checked the Corus Keyboards website and they charge $45 to ship it to the USA. They have no ISO layout keyboards in the US warehouse.

Somberlain · « **Reply #171 on:** Sat, 11 April 2015, 18:11:01 »

UK with MX clears for me too.

leechbook · « **Reply #172 on:** Tue, 14 April 2015, 07:21:41 »

Are we still expecting the keyboards to ship next month?

wlhlm · « **Reply #173 on:** Tue, 14 April 2015, 07:38:59 »

Quote from: leechbook on Tue, 14 April 2015, 07:21:41

Are we still expecting the keyboards to ship next month?

Who knows. The ANSI version has been delayed as well.

againer · « **Reply #174 on:** Wed, 15 April 2015, 08:33:58 »

Massdrop has started a drop with poker3 so i hope the iso version will be ready next month too.
Are there any new informations?
about the price, when we can preorder the board when it will be shipped?

Is there a chance, that we can buy a carrying case and some blank (thick white pbt) keycaps with the board together, so that we europen ppl dont have to make multiple international orders?

mp101 · « **Reply #175 on:** Wed, 15 April 2015, 09:42:15 »

+1 here

Quote from: againer on Wed, 15 April 2015, 08:33:58

Massdrop has started a drop with poker3 so i hope the iso version will be ready next month too.
Are there any new informations?
about the price, when we can preorder the board when it will be shipped?

Is there a chance, that we can buy a carrying case and some blank (thick white pbt) keycaps with the board together, so that we europen ppl dont have to make multiple international orders?

ctrlX · « **Reply #176 on:** Wed, 15 April 2015, 10:05:20 »

Those that are hunting for ISO version of the Pok3r can check here: http://corus-kb.com/27-pok3r-

Any news on backlit version in the future? Really want with LEDs, but if none will be released I'd like to pre-order non-backlit right away.

QWERTim · « **Reply #177 on:** Thu, 16 April 2015, 10:00:28 »

Hi Everyone

Unfortunately I'm not able to run this interest check for pre-orders anymore due to logistical issues that need solving first. Rest assured once this is fixed, we will be able to fulfill any orders received.

If you are still looking to purchase a Pok3r, I believe there is a site, which someone has already linked to, which should stock them when launched.

I'll try and keep everyone updated with Pok3r news!


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