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Offline lootbag

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #100 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 07:24:53 »
You guys think silver top and black bottom is going to look weird?
Considering to change my order, hmmm

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #101 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 07:28:40 »
Not complaining that I missed out, but wasn't the buy supposed to stay open to either 100 units or May 12th? Neither was the case

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #102 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 08:00:35 »
Not complaining that I missed out, but wasn't the buy supposed to stay open to either 100 units or May 12th? Neither was the case

I was surprised too.  Perhaps Elton just hasn't had time to finish updating the spreadsheet?

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #103 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 09:23:22 »
aaarrrgghhh noooo, go on vacation one damn weekend and this goes down! dang, super sad i missed this

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #104 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 10:06:45 »
You guys think silver top and black bottom is going to look weird?
Considering to change my order, hmmm

I'm in the same boat- haha.

Also seeing 1/2 the participants going steel plate gives me pause about my choice there too. Starting to wonder, being that this is a very unique design, better off ordering a spare pcb with the steel plate.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #105 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 10:47:55 »
You guys think silver top and black bottom is going to look weird?
Considering to change my order, hmmm

I'm in the same boat- haha.

Also seeing 1/2 the participants going steel plate gives me pause about my choice there too. Starting to wonder, being that this is a very unique design, better off ordering a spare pcb with the steel plate.

exactly why I got 2 PCBs and both steel and aluminum plates. can desolder and swap out plates and switches if I don't like the plate, and a spare PCB just in case I screw up the first one when desoldering...

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #106 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 13:08:04 »
Saw me on the list but did not get an invoice. Should I already get one?

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #107 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 13:47:20 »
Sweet, made it!  :cool:

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #108 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 13:50:22 »
Saw me on the list but did not get an invoice. Should I already get one?

I don't think so, I haven't gotten mine yet

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #109 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 13:50:28 »
Saw me on the list but did not get an invoice. Should I already get one?

They will be sent later on. He will announce when they are sent out and when you need to pay by (if that changed).

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #110 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 14:38:13 »
What's the best practice when it comes to order change for Duck groupbuys? Wait until the first invoice is sent out and request change, is that when duckustomkeyboards has the compiled list? Thanks.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #111 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 14:54:08 »
What's the best practice when it comes to order change for Duck groupbuys? Wait until the first invoice is sent out and request change, is that when duckustomkeyboards has the compiled list? Thanks.

Email for order changes is in the OP. I would just ask there.
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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #112 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 17:06:06 »
Yes, please email me for order changes. Please do it ASAP or else I would have to invoice you again or change it.

I will invoice some tonight and throughout the week.

Offline typischt

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #113 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 17:22:00 »
Hey Elton, what‘s with those other 20 or so spots that are not filled in the order sheet?

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #114 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 17:37:41 »
Hey Elton, what‘s with those other 20 or so spots that are not filled in the order sheet?

Email me to get the form if anyone wants in.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #115 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 17:53:59 »
Hey Elton, what‘s with those other 20 or so spots that are not filled in the order sheet?

Email me to get the form if anyone wants in.
Email sent. :)

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #116 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 19:22:49 »
Awesome sauce; I’ve got some awesome plans for this build... :D

Thanks!

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #117 on: Tue, 08 May 2018, 22:19:47 »
You guys think silver top and black bottom is going to look weird?
Considering to change my order, hmmm

I personally think that will look amazing and almost ordered it myself.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #118 on: Wed, 09 May 2018, 01:50:39 »
So many people will soon be looking at this part of the thread and wish they could travel back in time to where you could just order a Duck :)
This keyboard will be such a qt.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #119 on: Wed, 09 May 2018, 01:52:17 »
So many people will soon be looking at this part of the thread and wish they could travel back in time to where you could just order a Duck :)
This keyboard will be such a qt.

That's why you got two, right?  :))

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #120 on: Wed, 09 May 2018, 01:56:06 »

That's why you got two, right?  :))

Better safe than sorry!
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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #121 on: Wed, 09 May 2018, 12:26:12 »
Hi all, this is a reminder that anything related to order changes should be sent to my email as per the OP. Thanks.
« Last Edit: Wed, 09 May 2018, 12:44:04 by elton5354 »

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #122 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 09:14:11 »
Out of curiosity: Why would one choose the offered plastic plate over steel oder aluminium? I would expect it to be inferiour regarding for example flex and noise/sound.
Is it about aesthetics?

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #123 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 09:19:03 »
Out of curiosity: Why would one choose the offered plastic plate over steel oder aluminium? I would expect it to be inferiour regarding for example flex and noise/sound.
Is it about aesthetics?

If I recall correctly, it has to do with manufacturing. The plates are laser-cut and not CNC machined. Aluminum in this case would require them to use CNC services, which would be costlier than manufacturing SS and plastic plates as far as time/process/supply of raw material goes.

Plastic is not necessarily inferior as a plate. It all depends on the build and feel you are trying to accomplish. There are a lot of very high-quality keyboards with polycarbonate/plastic plates or half-plates as well, and some enthusiasts prefer them.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #124 on: Fri, 11 May 2018, 09:34:24 »
Out of curiosity: Why would one choose the offered plastic plate over steel oder aluminium? I would expect it to be inferiour regarding for example flex and noise/sound.
Is it about aesthetics?

If I recall correctly, it has to do with manufacturing. The plates are laser-cut and not CNC machined. Aluminum in this case would require them to use CNC services, which would be costlier than manufacturing SS and plastic plates as far as time/process/supply of raw material goes.

Plastic is not necessarily inferior as a plate. It all depends on the build and feel you are trying to accomplish. There are a lot of very high-quality keyboards with polycarbonate/plastic plates or half-plates as well, and some enthusiasts prefer them.
Interesting. Didn't expect plastic to be a thing for enthusiasts. I may try one in the future ;)

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #125 on: Sat, 12 May 2018, 04:10:23 »
Out of curiosity: Why would one choose the offered plastic plate over steel oder aluminium? I would expect it to be inferiour regarding for example flex and noise/sound.
Is it about aesthetics?

If I recall correctly, it has to do with manufacturing. The plates are laser-cut and not CNC machined. Aluminum in this case would require them to use CNC services, which would be costlier than manufacturing SS and plastic plates as far as time/process/supply of raw material goes.

Plastic is not necessarily inferior as a plate. It all depends on the build and feel you are trying to accomplish. There are a lot of very high-quality keyboards with polycarbonate/plastic plates or half-plates as well, and some enthusiasts prefer them.
Interesting. Didn't expect plastic to be a thing for enthusiasts. I may try one in the future ;)

I know some people who prefer PC/plastic for the plate because it has a softer bottom-out. The sound is usually also lower-pitched compared to metal plates (partly because any pinging is eliminated) so depending on the switch type, it can make for a really nice sounding board.
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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #126 on: Sat, 12 May 2018, 04:28:26 »
Invoice paid! Been craving some unique layouts lately and this one looks awesome :cool:
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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #127 on: Sat, 12 May 2018, 06:54:22 »
Does anyone know Alton's email? The provided one keeps bouncing

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #128 on: Sat, 12 May 2018, 07:02:25 »
Does anyone know Alton's email? The provided one keeps bouncing
I used the provided one and it worked without problems.. Did you change the at to @? ;) What kind of error did you get?
Paied invoice as well.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #129 on: Sat, 12 May 2018, 07:24:27 »
Does anyone know Alton's email? The provided one keeps bouncing
I used the provided one and it worked without problems.. Did you change the at to @? ;) What kind of error did you get?
Paied invoice as well.

I tried again with another email account and it worked. Thanks! Apparently my Gmail couldn't send...

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #130 on: Sat, 12 May 2018, 11:16:57 »
Invoice paid! Been craving some unique layouts lately and this one looks awesome :cool:

Simple, but yet so beautiful.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #131 on: Sat, 12 May 2018, 11:18:22 »
nm, misquoted something something.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #132 on: Sun, 13 May 2018, 21:30:14 »
I know it was mentioned that duck would distribute weight files so that we can have them made, but how much should I expect to pay for such a service?  I'm sorry this is my first custom

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #133 on: Sun, 13 May 2018, 21:51:45 »
I know it was mentioned that duck would distribute weight files so that we can have them made, but how much should I expect to pay for such a service?  I'm sorry this is my first custom

I’d be interested if someone was going to run a buy on weights.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #134 on: Sun, 13 May 2018, 23:53:43 »
I know it was mentioned that duck would distribute weight files so that we can have them made, but how much should I expect to pay for such a service?  I'm sorry this is my first custom

typically it's around $60-80 depending on board and material
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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #136 on: Mon, 14 May 2018, 10:01:52 »
I know it was mentioned that duck would distribute weight files so that we can have them made, but how much should I expect to pay for such a service?  I'm sorry this is my first custom

Also keep in mind that the weight for this board truly is just to add weight, as it won't be visible when the kit is fully assembled.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #137 on: Mon, 14 May 2018, 10:05:33 »
smittysteve is looking into running a weight GB for the Jetfire. I also know Mechmerlin has ran GBs for weights for Duck's other smaller boards.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #138 on: Mon, 14 May 2018, 20:54:59 »
Paid for 2! Now the fun begins.

BTW, these are weighted at 3.5kg shipped. Are weights still necessary/recommended? They'd be mighty heavy otherwise. Curious though...

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #139 on: Mon, 14 May 2018, 21:56:09 »
Paid for 2! Now the fun begins.

BTW, these are weighted at 3.5kg shipped. Are weights still necessary/recommended? They'd be mighty heavy otherwise. Curious though...

Adding a weight to a board is 80% just adding more money/premium things into the board and 20% to make it heavier. Its not worth it but it does make it heavier and its an extra $80 you can throw into your already overly expensive board.
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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #140 on: Tue, 15 May 2018, 00:47:06 »
Paid for 2! Now the fun begins.

BTW, these are weighted at 3.5kg shipped. Are weights still necessary/recommended? They'd be mighty heavy otherwise. Curious though...

Adding a weight to a board is 80% just adding more money/premium things into the board and 20% to make it heavier. Its not worth it but it does make it heavier and its an extra $80 you can throw into your already overly expensive board.

Shush!

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #141 on: Tue, 15 May 2018, 01:45:34 »
Paid for 2! Now the fun begins.

BTW, these are weighted at 3.5kg shipped. Are weights still necessary/recommended? They'd be mighty heavy otherwise. Curious though...

Adding a weight to a board is 80% just adding more money/premium things into the board and 20% to make it heavier. Its not worth it but it does make it heavier and its an extra $80 you can throw into your already overly expensive board.

yeah

it doesn't really do anything
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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #142 on: Tue, 15 May 2018, 13:57:42 »
Paid for 2! Now the fun begins.

BTW, these are weighted at 3.5kg shipped. Are weights still necessary/recommended? They'd be mighty heavy otherwise. Curious though...

Adding a weight to a board is 80% just adding more money/premium things into the board and 20% to make it heavier. Its not worth it but it does make it heavier and its an extra $80 you can throw into your already overly expensive board.

yeah

it doesn't really do anything

Hey in event of Zombie invasion, my boards with brass weights can be used as fairly lethal bludgeoning weapons...

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #143 on: Tue, 15 May 2018, 14:33:19 »
Paid for 2! Now the fun begins.

BTW, these are weighted at 3.5kg shipped. Are weights still necessary/recommended? They'd be mighty heavy otherwise. Curious though...

Adding a weight to a board is 80% just adding more money/premium things into the board and 20% to make it heavier. Its not worth it but it does make it heavier and its an extra $80 you can throw into your already overly expensive board.

yeah

it doesn't really do anything

Hey in event of Zombie invasion, my boards with brass weights can be used as fairly lethal bludgeoning weapons...

honestly, tru
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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #144 on: Tue, 15 May 2018, 14:43:09 »
Hey in event of Zombie invasion, my boards with brass weights can be used as fairly lethal bludgeoning weapons...
honestly, tru

What other incentive could we need?  Put me down for two  :))

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #145 on: Wed, 16 May 2018, 13:14:09 »
smittysteve is looking into running a weight GB for the Jetfire. I also know Mechmerlin has ran GBs for weights for Duck's other smaller boards.

I've reached out to smittysteve.  He's agreed to request the files for the TC-v3 and try to include them in his GB.  smittysteve will be posting an IC in a week or so for weights for a few different Duck boards and there will be a TC-v3 option.  So if this is something you'd like, be sure to respond to his IC.

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #146 on: Tue, 05 June 2018, 18:01:30 »
Hello all... IC is up for the weights:

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95953.0

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #147 on: Thu, 07 June 2018, 13:54:27 »
Does anyone know Duck's next project after this?

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #148 on: Sat, 09 June 2018, 00:03:14 »
Does anyone know Duck's next project after this?

Orion v3

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Re: [GB] Duck TC-V3 Kustom Keyboard
« Reply #149 on: Sat, 09 June 2018, 05:09:20 »
Does anyone know Duck's next project after this?

Orion v3

Any source for that? I heard he's done making 'normal' layouts and sticks to doing weird stuff like Jetfire, TC-V3 and such for now.

He posted this a month ago on his instagram: