Orion V2 Kustom TKL Group Buy

[Rainbow_]

I'm sure this has been answered or it's very obvious, but is there a guide on assembling this?

[Steezus]

I'm sure this has been answered or it's very obvious, but is there a guide on assembling this?

I don't believe so, it's just standard procedure for assembling every board. It's also a big help that the all the SMD parts come pre-soldered. If you're having trouble building I suggest you take look some member's build logs, that's how I learned to build my first board.

Edit: Oops I think you may mean the case itself and not the board, if so there so there are no instructions listed for that.

[filphil]

I'm sure this has been answered or it's very obvious, but is there a guide on assembling this?

It's fairly straight forward when you get the board.  When I had my flat acrylic plate there weren't enough small screws in a single pack.  The packs you get for the bottom housing consist of 4 long screws, 4 small screws, 10 plate screws, and rubber feet.  Maybe the second shipment will address this.

[slushi]

Just a quick question as I've been following this thread quite a bit. Am I correct in assuming that there is no ETA for the second set of shipments? Just wondering.

[ccc24]

I'm sure this has been answered or it's very obvious, but is there a guide on assembling this?

It's fairly straight forward when you get the board.  When I had my flat acrylic plate there weren't enough small screws in a single pack.  The packs you get for the bottom housing consist of 4 long screws, 4 small screws, 10 plate screws, and rubber feet.  Maybe the second shipment will address this.

What about a guide for the firmware?

[Steezus]

Just a quick question as I've been following this thread quite a bit. Am I correct in assuming that there is no ETA for the second set of shipments? Just wondering.

If I'm not mistaken Elton said it should be an additional month after the first 30 are shipped.

[Rainbow_]

I'm sure this has been answered or it's very obvious, but is there a guide on assembling this?

I don't believe so, it's just standard procedure for assembling every board. It's also a big help that the all the SMD parts come pre-soldered. If you're having trouble building I suggest you take look some member's build logs, that's how I learned to build my first board.

Edit: Oops I think you may mean the case itself and not the board, if so there so there are no instructions listed for that.

lol yeah, I meant the case. I've done SMD soldering before and it's not that bad. I guess I'll look harder at it when I get my switches and stabs.

[alienman82]

I'm sure this has been answered or it's very obvious, but is there a guide on assembling this?

I don't believe so, it's just standard procedure for assembling every board. It's also a big help that the all the SMD parts come pre-soldered. If you're having trouble building I suggest you take look some member's build logs, that's how I learned to build my first board.

Edit: Oops I think you may mean the case itself and not the board, if so there so there are no instructions listed for that.

lol yeah, I meant the case. I've done SMD soldering before and it's not that bad. I guess I'll look harder at it when I get my switches and stabs.

ooh reminds me I need to pick up lube and led's...

[filphil]

I'm sure this has been answered or it's very obvious, but is there a guide on assembling this?

It's fairly straight forward when you get the board.  When I had my flat acrylic plate there weren't enough small screws in a single pack.  The packs you get for the bottom housing consist of 4 long screws, 4 small screws, 10 plate screws, and rubber feet.  Maybe the second shipment will address this.

What about a guide for the firmware?

http://duck0113.tistory.com/124

[slushi]

If I'm not mistaken Elton said it should be an additional month after the first 30 are shipped.

Oh I thought that only applied to those who were in the first 30 but didn't get into the original shipment.

[Steezus]

If I'm not mistaken Elton said it should be an additional month after the first 30 are shipped.

Oh I thought that only applied to those who were in the first 30 but didn't get into the original shipment.

The first 30 will be shipped soon. The rest will follow after a few weeks.

Tracking #s are updated for some..  Due to some problems manufacturing the acrylic angled bottom casings, there weren't many available to ship hence the mixed of order in shipping. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jrMbDe35hC3IshgaSnp90YyeR8AT3GJw1ozidWtn4qQ/pubhtml?gid=702353801&single=true

It's about another month for the rest to be ready to ship.

I assumed by "others" he means the rest of the orders but I'm not quite sure. Either way it seems like it's going to be around 3-4 weeks.

[slushi]

True true. thanks for entertaining my anxiousness.

[kacase]

I'm sure this has been answered or it's very obvious, but is there a guide on assembling this?

I don't believe so, it's just standard procedure for assembling every board. It's also a big help that the all the SMD parts come pre-soldered. If you're having trouble building I suggest you take look some member's build logs, that's how I learned to build my first board.

Edit: Oops I think you may mean the case itself and not the board, if so there so there are no instructions listed for that.

lol yeah, I meant the case. I've done SMD soldering before and it's not that bad. I guess I'll look harder at it when I get my switches and stabs.

Instructions
Assembly
Except for the Switches and in Switch Leds/SIPs there is no soldering you have to do. The Assembly couldnt be more straight forwards:

1. Install stabs on pcb
2. Solder Switches and LEDs
3. Screw Plate PCB combo onto the top cover with 8 round head screws (put top cover upside down)
4. Put the two acrylic inserts into place (after removing the protective film)
5. Put Top cover into place on top of the bottom one with acrylic inserts inbetween
6. Flip upside down and screw together (4 small flat screws 4 very long cylindrical screws for the angled bottoms, 8 flat screws for the flat acrylic bottom)
7. Turn upside down and you are finished

Firmware
For the firmware its a bit more work..
I got most of the information from this guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4Q2mepcAlZnWmx5V1d2QmZqZGs/view

1. Download the follwing files
    http://sourceforge.net/projects/dfu-programmer/files/dfu-programmer/0.7.0/
    https://gallery.atmel.com/Products/Details/6272a8fd-68fe-43d8-a990-741878cfe7b6 (sadly you will have to register for it  )
    http://duck0113.tistory.com/124

2. Install the amtel usb driver
3. put the o2d mapper into the folder of the dfu programmer
4. Start up the o2dmapper and map your stuff
5. save your hex and rename it (long names make it crash)
6. disconnect your Orion V2
7. hold backspace and reconnect your v2
8. in the firmware upload popup click connect and upload your firmware
9. you are good to go! have fun with this amazing keyboard


These are not proper official instructions, but rather a sum up of how I assembled my Orion and updated the firmware. Please be careful when handeling your device and don't make me responsible for any damage that occurs.

[MarkRobbo]

Thanks for the write-up

Does it come flashed with basic firmware?

[filphil]

Thanks for the write-up

Does it come flashed with basic firmware?

Yep. You should be happily typing after your switches are soldered.

[MarkRobbo]

Thanks for the write-up

Does it come flashed with basic firmware?

Yep. You should be happily typing after your switches are soldered.

Perfect, thanks

[CyriusG]

My keyboard arrived today. Must be the heftiest keyboard I've every used, I was not prepared for how much it weighed. Thank you very much for the GB, Elton.

[nguyenkimtam]

waiting for the next 30 

[alienman82]

waiting for the next 30 

yes patiently

[Steezus]

waiting for the next 30 

yes patiently

Perfection takes time, time that I don't have the patience to wait for.

[monotagary]

Question for anyone with an ALPs Orion v2!

To the best of my knowledge I have assembled my Orion correctly, and when I plug it in, all the LEDs come online but I can't get it to type. Are there any additional steps to getting the ALPs PCB working?

[elton5354]

Question for anyone with an ALPs Orion v2!

To the best of my knowledge I have assembled my Orion correctly, and when I plug it in, all the LEDs come online but I can't get it to type. Are there any additional steps to getting the ALPs PCB working?

I got the same problem.  I'm waiting on leeku's reply on how to keymap (program) it.

[kacase]

Question for anyone with an ALPs Orion v2!

To the best of my knowledge I have assembled my Orion correctly, and when I plug it in, all the LEDs come online but I can't get it to type. Are there any additional steps to getting the ALPs PCB working?

Sadly I don't have the Alps board but you could try the following.
Disconnect your orion.
Hold Backspace and plug it back in.
The LEDs should not come on this time, and you should be able to flash the firmware.

Maybe tell us at which step it is not going as it should be.

[elton5354]

Question for anyone with an ALPs Orion v2!

To the best of my knowledge I have assembled my Orion correctly, and when I plug it in, all the LEDs come online but I can't get it to type. Are there any additional steps to getting the ALPs PCB working?

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2702787&mid=board_sw

Here are the instructions.

[blighty]

LEDs fully lit:



I hope everyone gets their build issues sorted quickly so they can enjoy this nice piece of kit.

[E3E]

LEDs fully lit:

(Attachment Link)

I hope everyone gets their build issues sorted quickly so they can enjoy this nice piece of kit.

Looks like a board from the underworld 

[appleonama]

  im dying here I want mine already

tbh I always wanted some unicorn led vomit.

[blighty]

LEDs fully lit:

(Attachment Link)

I hope everyone gets their build issues sorted quickly so they can enjoy this nice piece of kit.

Looks like a board from the underworld 

Ha!  I'm hoping to raise a little hell in Fallout 4 come midnight on it. 

[monotagary]

Question for anyone with an ALPs Orion v2!

To the best of my knowledge I have assembled my Orion correctly, and when I plug it in, all the LEDs come online but I can't get it to type. Are there any additional steps to getting the ALPs PCB working?

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2702787&mid=board_sw

Here are the instructions.

Thanks elton, this got it working!

[kacase]

I saw a lot of people on KBDlab having Brass inserts for their Orion V2. Were they not a part of our Version or am I the only one who doesnt have one?

[filphil]

I saw a lot of people on KBDlab having Brass inserts for their Orion V2. Were they not a part of our Version or am I the only one who doesnt have one?

I think those were custom cut. I approached some local shops to have them cut me inserts but  they won't do a one off for a small price. 

If anyone has access or  the facilities to get one cutting done here is the drawing for the insert.

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=3088888&mid=board_housing

[R1N3]

I saw a lot of people on KBDlab having Brass inserts for their Orion V2. Were they not a part of our Version or am I the only one who doesnt have one?

I think those were custom cut. I approached some local shops to have them cut me inserts but  they won't do a one off for a small price. 

If anyone has access or  the facilities to get one cutting done here is the drawing for the insert.

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=3088888&mid=board_housing

I might have someone. She and I aren't on really good terms atm but I'll talk to her about it. Is solid brass what people want?

[Steezus]

I saw a lot of people on KBDlab having Brass inserts for their Orion V2. Were they not a part of our Version or am I the only one who doesnt have one?

I think those were custom cut. I approached some local shops to have them cut me inserts but  they won't do a one off for a small price.

If anyone has access or  the facilities to get one cutting done here is the drawing for the insert.

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=3088888&mid=board_housing

I might have someone. She and I aren't on really good terms atm but I'll talk to her about it. Is solid brass what people want?

I'd be interested in solid brass plate, I don't have my board yet so do the cases already have been cutout for a brass plate and just no brass plate was provided?
Edit: Oops messed up quoting.

[alienman82]

I saw a lot of people on KBDlab having Brass inserts for their Orion V2. Were they not a part of our Version or am I the only one who doesnt have one?

I think those were custom cut. I approached some local shops to have them cut me inserts but  they won't do a one off for a small price. 

If anyone has access or  the facilities to get one cutting done here is the drawing for the insert.

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=3088888&mid=board_housing

I might have someone. She and I aren't on really good terms atm but I'll talk to her about it. Is solid brass what people want?

yeah solid the heavier the better kinda thing

[Rainbow_]

I saw a lot of people on KBDlab having Brass inserts for their Orion V2. Were they not a part of our Version or am I the only one who doesnt have one?

I think those were custom cut. I approached some local shops to have them cut me inserts but  they won't do a one off for a small price. 

If anyone has access or  the facilities to get one cutting done here is the drawing for the insert.

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=3088888&mid=board_housing

I might have someone. She and I aren't on really good terms atm but I'll talk to her about it. Is solid brass what people want?

How much would such a thing run us?

[ramnes]

I'd be interested in a brass also.

I also would be interested in some side acrylic inserts, if someone know where/how to get/make them.

[R1N3]

Currently waiting on a response. I'll let you guys know when/if I get one 

[kacase]

if you guys want, I can also contact a local milling shop. How many of you would be interested in the brass inserts?

[alienman82]

if you guys want, I can also contact a local milling shop. How many of you would be interested in the brass inserts?

is the alu bottom the only one which works with brass?  I'm guessing that's the case

[filphil]

Interested in any goodies you guys have for the orion being made up. 

[MarkRobbo]

Interested in brass insert depending on price/shipping.

[missalaire]

Interested in brass insert depending on price/shipping.

Same

[Rainbow_]

if you guys want, I can also contact a local milling shop. How many of you would be interested in the brass inserts?

is the alu bottom the only one which works with brass?  I'm guessing that's the case

As far as I'm aware, yes, but I haven't seen the angled acrylic bottom, maybe that one works too...

[Doobalicious]

Just throwing a line out to say if anyone for some reason wants to let go of theirs, shoot me a message.

[Prankk]

Halfway through soldering. Run out of solder. Will post pics when I finish it up tomorrow.

[aznairjordan]

Interested in a brass insert

[Rainbow_]

http://imgur.com/a/BTXEC

photos

[Steezus]

http://imgur.com/a/BTXEC

photos

Very nice, how come you decided to go without any in-switch LEDs? Usually people like to make sure their Orions can be seen from outer space.

[filphil]

http://imgur.com/a/BTXEC

photos

The plastic plate feels great on the hands.  Nice Orion!

[Rainbow_]

Very nice, how come you decided to go without any in-switch LEDs? Usually people like to make sure their Orions can be seen from outer space.

lol, I'm not one for in-switch LEDs. never really got into them.  maybe I can add some later. I just want to make sure everything's the way I want it, because it's a little harder to get the switches out with LEDs in them.

The plastic plate feels great on the hands.  Nice Orion!

yeah, the plastic plate is nice... only complaint being that it was too bendable, it was difficult to get the switches into it.


on an unrelated  note, anyone know how I can make all of the 5 LEDs stay lit?