[GB] ALF x Scott - G60 Retro Multi-mount Dual-mode Keyboard (Pending Shipment)

[Puddsy]

Happy Chinese New Year!  Gong Xi Fa Cai!

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happy new year

[Dawn]

Just joined the group buy. I fell in love with the Pink and I love HHKB (plus I need a new home board)

[oldcat]

Just joined the group buy. I fell in love with the Pink and I love HHKB (plus I need a new home board)

The HHKB is dope!

[oldcat]

Just confirming I was able to connect even 20 meters apart from the computer (using a pc plate in my case). Took my laptop for a meeting earlier today in another building and restarted the laptop, auto-connected to BIOI G60 BLE. Dang, that was amazing.

Also, using Bluetooth has practically no lag at all. The VIA configurator was awesome too, IMO every customized keyboard should adopt the VIA software.

[LightningXI]

IMO every customized keyboard should adopt the VIA software.

+1 I wish we just had a standardized system for everything.

[crd]

I have faith that VIA will get there

[kitimon]

Hey, I submitted a form but haven't paid the invoice yet, and I would like to change my mind for some of the options on the board. Would it be possible to delete my current choices so I can submit a new form? Thanks.

[voight-kampff]

Hey, I submitted a form but haven't paid the invoice yet, and I would like to change my mind for some of the options on the board. Would it be possible to delete my current choices so I can submit a new form? Thanks.

Sorry but I have the same problem. I would also like to know what to do in this case.
Thanks

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[tanega]

I think drop a pm to scott on the discord channel.

[nasp]

Say one was to use this PCB in another case, would you be able to charge it with the main USB connector on the PCB, or does charging the battery only work when plugged into the other connector that is attached to the daughterboard? Or perhaps both connectors on the PCB charge the battery?

[oldcat]

Say one was to use this PCB in another case, would you be able to charge it with the main USB connector on the PCB, or does charging the battery only work when plugged into the other connector that is attached to the daughterboard? Or perhaps both connectors on the PCB charge the battery?

Any connector should charge the battery

Scott, correct me if I am wrong.

This PCB priced @ $42 is a steal.

[oldcat]

Hey, I submitted a form but haven't paid the invoice yet, and I would like to change my mind for some of the options on the board. Would it be possible to delete my current choices so I can submit a new form? Thanks.

Yeah just submit a new form or/and PM Scott. I think he is traveling these 2 days with his GF. Should be back online shortly.

[scottwei]

Say one was to use this PCB in another case, would you be able to charge it with the main USB connector on the PCB, or does charging the battery only work when plugged into the other connector that is attached to the daughterboard? Or perhaps both connectors on the PCB charge the battery?

Yes, the battery is charged by the USB port of the PCB, there is a Li-Po battery charging management chip on board. It can be used on other case but you have to find your way to install battery.

[scottwei]

Hey, I submitted a form but haven't paid the invoice yet, and I would like to change my mind for some of the options on the board. Would it be possible to delete my current choices so I can submit a new form? Thanks.

Just leave me a personal message at GH or the discord,  and I’m sorry I have to process it later, as Oldcat said I’m on a unexpected travel these days.

[djhyro]

Is there an option to add an extra upper case of a different configuration?

[oldcat]

Is there an option to add an extra upper case of a different configuration?

Haven't thought about this -- maybe send Scott a PM (or a discord message)?

[lakeboredom]

I know this case supports different pcb, but will the pcb fit in standard gh60 cases?

[Dawn]

Tempted to get a red one now and take an old honeywell terminal and SA honeywell and have a fun project in a few months.

[RETURNISO]

I know this case supports different pcb, but will the pcb fit in standard gh60 cases?

Yes!

[RETURNISO]

Tempted to get a red one now and take an old honeywell terminal and SA honeywell and have a fun project in a few months.

Yees!!

[lakeboredom]

I know this case supports different pcb, but will the pcb fit in standard gh60 cases?

Yes!

Thank you. Is this the best option for bluetooth 60 with arrowkeys? seems like it..

[RETURNISO]

I know this case supports different pcb, but will the pcb fit in standard gh60 cases?

Yes!

Thank you. Is this the best option for bluetooth 60 with arrowkeys? seems like it..

Yes atm this is properly your best bet for a gh60 compat Bluetooth PCB with arrow keys + VIA configurable 

[F2F4]

Could I not get a dz60 to make this split spacebar?

[RETURNISO]

 

Could I not get a dz60 to make this split spacebar?

Yes, but it would only work if you source your own plate that supports split spacebar, furthermore you would be limited to the tray mount option. But it's possible! 

[nasp]

This will be a good keyboard to actually see the difference between top and tray mount, granted everything else is kept the same. I'm looking forward to it.

[Lyle88]

Just filled out the form last night. Should I expect a confirmation email?

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[F2F4]

Could I not get a dz60 to make this split spacebar?

Yes, but it would only work if you source your own plate that supports split spacebar, furthermore you would be limited to the tray mount option. But it's possible! 

https://kbdfans.cn/products/dz60-cnc-aluminum-plate?variant=2208864567309

So will this plate + DZ60 work for a splitted spacebar layout in your case?

[scottwei]

Could I not get a dz60 to make this split spacebar?

Yes, but it would only work if you source your own plate that supports split spacebar, furthermore you would be limited to the tray mount option. But it's possible! 

https://kbdfans.cn/products/dz60-cnc-aluminum-plate?variant=2208864567309

So will this plate + DZ60 work for a splitted spacebar layout in your case?

Works with tray mount, if you need a top mounted plate, I can provide a custom plate in carbon fiber or PC

[scottwei]

Just filled out the form last night. Should I expect a confirmation email?

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Thank you so much for supporting G60, Due to some personal reasons I can’t process the invoices these days, the invoice email might comes a little bit later.

[oldcat]

Just filled out the form last night. Should I expect a confirmation email?

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Scott is traveling in Macau right now. He said he will be back in 30 hours will send an invoice soon.

Edit: see Scott's message above.

[Lyle88]

Just filled out the form last night. Should I expect a confirmation email?

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Thank you so much for supporting G60, Due to some personal reasons I can’t process the invoices these days, the invoice email might comes a little bit later.

Cool thanks

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[Rayndalf]

Any idea if the case (with HHKB blockers) could fit a boardwalk PCB?

[lakeboredom]

I know this case supports different pcb, but will the pcb fit in standard gh60 cases?

Yes!

Thank you. Is this the best option for bluetooth 60 with arrowkeys? seems like it..

Yes atm this is properly your best bet for a gh60 compat Bluetooth PCB with arrow keys + VIA configurable 

So helpful thankyou. Thanks for making me look up VIA configurator geeze. Gonna have to put in rgb leds now.

[nasp]

Any idea if the case (with HHKB blockers) could fit a boardwalk PCB?

Yes it should be able to since it accepts tray mount

[lakeboredom]

I know this case supports different pcb, but will the pcb fit in standard gh60 cases?

Yes!

Thank you. Is this the best option for bluetooth 60 with arrowkeys? seems like it..

Yes atm this is properly your best bet for a gh60 compat Bluetooth PCB with arrow keys + VIA configurable 

I should not get this plate though, correct? This will be my first 60%, I'm sure it's obvious to experienced builders, but the pic made it look like the plate is for case mount only and I'll need a DZ60 plate to use the pcb in my grid as a traymount?

[crd]

I should not get this plate though, correct? This will be my first 60%, I'm sure it's obvious to experienced builders, but the pic made it look like the plate is for case mount only and I'll need a DZ60 plate to use the pcb in my grid as a traymount?

If you're planning to tray mount your own PCB then you may use whichever universal GH60 compatible plate you want. The plates on offer in this GB are specifically for mounting to the top half of the case. Tray mount means that your PCB is secured to the bottom half of the case on threaded standoff posts.

[Rayndalf]

If I get the carbon fiber plate do I get to select a color?

[RETURNISO]

If I get the carbon fiber plate do I get to select a color?

Just black for CF.

[Rayndalf]

Good. I hate making choices (especially when I don't have something in mind I'm trying to match) and this it my first real custom, but I love the lines of the G80 series and this thing is just adorable

I still can't decide between NCR grey and Everest white (beige) but I'm leaning toward NCR because I have OG beige boards, but no industrial grey ones

[RETURNISO]

Good. I hate making choices (especially when I don't have something in mind I'm trying to match) and this it my first real custom, but I love the lines of the G80 series and this thing is just adorable

I still can't decide between NCR grey and Everest white (beige) but I'm leaning toward NCR because I have OG beige boards, but no industrial grey ones

Haha, yes the g60 is tough in choices, Black CF looks dope with so many choices. So all safe there.

Yeah the g80 series is just a clean classic design. I really look forward to the g60! Talk about a perfect first custom choice

Everest White is WHITE and not beige, so if it can help you make a choice, go with the NCR White, which should be a more toned down white/grey to match the old "beige"

[Rayndalf]

Yeah, I went with NCR grey. It'll be harder to match keysets to than silver, but the two tone look from the side looks so sharp that I'll just have to track down something retro

[anfledd]

Anybody know if this PCB would work?
https://kbdfans.cn/collections/60/products/dz60rgb-hot-swap-custom-keyboard-pcb

[RETURNISO]

Yeah, I went with NCR grey. It'll be harder to match keysets to than silver, but the two tone look from the side looks so sharp that I'll just have to track down something retro

It do look sharp! A nice choice 👌

[RETURNISO]

Anybody know if this PCB would work?
https://kbdfans.cn/collections/60/products/dz60rgb-hot-swap-custom-keyboard-pcb

The layout works with the universal plate option, but I don't know if the kalih hotswaps sockets could interfere with the hight tolerance between the PCB and the traymounts. But your properly OK. I think OP mentioned he would change traymounts screw to m2.5 to have a little more space in there for HS PCBs.

Let's see when OP comes back from CNY, hopefully he can explain it more in detail 

[anfledd]

Well, I'm in for No Blocker/White/White/Carbon Fiber, I can figure out the PCB situation later.

[RETURNISO]

Well, I'm in for No Blocker/White/White/Carbon Fiber, I can figure out the PCB situation later.

Nice! A recommendation would be to get a extra plate as they are pretty ( REALLY ) cheap in this GB, + The g60 PCB. You will be happy in the long run

[Rayndalf]

How long does it typically take to get confirmation after filling out the form? I'd really hate to miss something obvious and fail to place my order

[anfledd]

Good call, I probably could use just a regular back up plate, whenever @scottwei is back I will need to update the invoice.

[RETURNISO]

How long does it typically take to get confirmation after filling out the form? I'd really hate to miss something obvious and fail to place my order

Just filled out the form last night. Should I expect a confirmation email?

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Thank you so much for supporting G60, Due to some personal reasons I can’t process the invoices these days, the invoice email might comes a little bit later.

OP is out of town ( CNY )
If you filled out the form you are good 

[RETURNISO]

Good call, I probably could use just a regular back up plate, whenever @scottwei is back I will need to update the invoice.

Just PM him here or on discord