[GB] GRAY STUDIO- HB85（Finished）

[AIRPOTTER]

I am actually liking the design. Daring and something new. Good luck for the gb!

Thks！
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[poolside]

The bottom-right blocker length is shorter in this render than on the Basic mockup or prototype pictures.
How long will it be on the actual production boards?

[pixelpusher]

The bottom-right blocker length is shorter in this render than on the Basic mockup or prototype pictures.
How long will it be on the actual production boards?

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Good eye.  Looks like the board has a 6.25 space bar but the render used a 7u

[Jkush463]

is there any way to add a mid to my order without getting nailed the 16.80 extra shipping?

[elmo]

I was thinking about putting SA Lime on this board but can't decide on the colors.
Grey-Silver or Silver-Gray or maybe something completely different?
Any suggestions? 

[AIRPOTTER]

is there any way to add a mid to my order without getting nailed the 16.80 extra shipping?

Just a minute. I'll check with zf's customer service and get back to you.

[AIRPOTTER]

I was thinking about putting SA Lime on this board but can't decide on the colors.
Grey-Silver or Silver-Gray or maybe something completely different?
Any suggestions? 

It's a tough choice, but it doesn't matter. Give me a minute. I'll show you two renders on my computer, and then you can make a decision

[AIRPOTTER]

I was thinking about putting SA Lime on this board but can't decide on the colors.
Grey-Silver or Silver-Gray or maybe something completely different?
Any suggestions? 

OhOh！Oh, I just read it wrong.
About silver-Gray You can refer to these pictures.

More：http://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/10123

Gray-silver


 I like  silver-Gray  more...

[elmo]

I was thinking about putting SA Lime on this board but can't decide on the colors.
Grey-Silver or Silver-Gray or maybe something completely different?
Any suggestions? 

OhOh！Oh, I just read it wrong.
About silver-Gray You can refer to these pictures.

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More：http://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/10123

Gray-silver

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 I like  silver-Gray  more...

Hm yeah I think the Silver-Gray will fit the SA Lime the most. Going with green would probably be too much color.

[Poesjuh]

Still kinda bummed that the blue isn’t darker


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[elmo]

I just saw the built video from KeyClack on Youtube and I'm a bit confused with the key placement options for the modifier keys (ctrl, alt, super) on the right side of the spacebar.
Is it possible to place two 1.25 keys and one 1.0 key there on the AOP version?
In the layout preview for AOP it looks like there are three 1.0 keys placed next to each other but that wouldn't work with SA Lime since it doesn't have the R3 keys in that size.

Edit: A higher resolution image of the PCB might be helpful for this.

Edit No.2: I took a close look at all pictures and it seems that the bottom row is 16.25 keys wide. With the STT layout having a 0.25 spacing between the left arrow and the rightmost modifier key.
So it should be possible to fit two 1.25 keys and a 1.0 key next to a 6.25 spacebar on the AOP layout. Or have I miscalculated that?

Layout would be:
1.25 1.25 6.25 1.25 1.0 1.25 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

[AIRPOTTER]

I just saw the built video from KeyClack on Youtube and I'm a bit confused with the key placement options for the modifier keys (ctrl, alt, super) on the right side of the spacebar.
Is it possible to place two 1.25 keys and one 1.0 key there on the AOP version?
In the layout preview for AOP it looks like there are three 1.0 keys placed next to each other but that wouldn't work with SA Lime since it doesn't have the R3 keys in that size.

Edit: A higher resolution image of the PCB might be helpful for this.

Edit No.2: I took a close look at all pictures and it seems that the bottom row is 16.25 keys wide. With the STT layout having a 0.25 spacing between the left arrow and the rightmost modifier key.
So it should be possible to fit two 1.25 keys and a 1.0 key next to a 6.25 spacebar on the AOP layout. Or have I miscalculated that?

Layout would be:
1.25 1.25 6.25 1.25 1.0 1.25 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

oops,layout is:
STT 1.25 1.25 6.25 1.25 1.25（0.5 block） 1 1 1 1
AOP 1.25 1.25 6.25 1  1 1 1 1 1 1

[elmo]

oops,layout is:
STT 1.25 1.25 6.25 1.25 1.25（0.5 block） 1 1 1 1
AOP 1.25 1.25 6.25 1  1 1 1 1 1 1

hm ok so what I though about will not work.
Too bad that the lime set doesn't have enough row3 keys in single width size...

Edit: Just realized that there is the newer version of SA Lime by Signature Plastics that has more R3 modifiers in single width size. Will probably go with that even if it is more expensive.
Should be better anyways since the Maxkeys version had the bad crackling problems...

[AIRPOTTER]

The bottom-right blocker length is shorter in this render than on the Basic mockup or prototype pictures.
How long will it be on the actual production boards?

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Oh, my fault.  This is the case, the rendering  is the old version (just to show the effect has not been updated, sorry), the layout diagram is a new version.
About the production cycle, This time it should be soon，in fact,the CNC of bottom shell has all been finished .
After the end of the GB, production and oxidation should be completed within 2-3 weeks. The rest is packing, because I try to lighten the overall weight.

[AIRPOTTER]

Still kinda bummed that the blue isn’t darker


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I'm really sorry for that.

[elmo]

Are there Pantone color codes for the case colors? Because I'm still not really sure about the gray.
In the black-gray comparison renders the gray mid-piece looks much darker than in the picture with the macbook (where it looks nearly white).

Edit: speaking of these two images.





Edit2:
Is it normal that the zFrontier support takes forever to answer emails?

[AIRPOTTER]

is there any way to add a mid to my order without getting nailed the 16.80 extra shipping?

Oh, customer service says: order and ask them to change the price.

[AIRPOTTER]

Are there Pantone color codes for the case colors? Because I'm still not really sure about the gray.
In the black-gray comparison renders the gray mid-piece looks much darker than in the picture with the macbook (where it looks nearly white).

Edit: speaking of these two images.

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Edit2:
Is it normal that the zFrontier support takes forever to answer emails?

It should be the problem of light . Look at this picture about gray.

[Jkush463]

is there any way to add a mid to my order without getting nailed the 16.80 extra shipping?

Oh, customer service says: order and ask them to change the price.

Sweet bought it and they refunded the shipping, thank you! Very excited, cant wait

[mast3rwanderer]

Will the nametag just have the boards name on it? ie HB85?

[mxgian99]

hi, is the half-plate option only available for extra plates?  i don't see it as an option with the kit.

[AIRPOTTER]

hi, is the half-plate option only available for extra plates?  i don't see it as an option with the kit.
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I'll ask ZF's customer service. But it may take hours to get back to you (it's 11 p.m. in China now, it's off work and it's going to be back in the morning)]

[AIRPOTTER]

Will the nametag just have the boards name on it? ie HB85?

aye，its HB-85

[AIRPOTTER]

is there any way to add a mid to my order without getting nailed the 16.80 extra shipping?

Oh, customer service says: order and ask them to change the price.

Sweet bought it and they refunded the shipping, thank you! Very excited, cant wait

Thank you for choosing hb85. I will send it to you as soon as possible.

[sleepybrett]

No joystick cluster NO DEAL

[vewy_nice]

No joystick cluster NO DEAL

Time for some modding, then?

[elmo]

Does anybody how long it usually takes the support to answer mails?
I sent them a question about 3 days ago and still no answer.
I also replied to their autoreply yesterday to maybe bump the ticket in their support system but still nothing.
Getting ignored by the support is not really cool since the GB ends in a few days. 
Anybody know another way of how I can contact them?

[Skryzskruzzle]

Does anybody how long it usually takes the support to answer mails?
I sent them a question about 3 days ago and still no answer.

Id say that sounds about normal. I had a missing keycap from a JTK set I bought from them, and a representative (not bot) responded to me only after 6 days.

Once they do respond, theyre really helpful though.

[elmo]

Id say that sounds about normal. I had a missing keycap from a JTK set I bought from them, and a representative (not bot) responded to me only after 6 days.

Once they do respond, theyre really helpful though.

Yeah 6 days won't help at all since the GB ends in 4 days...

Edit: Guess I won't buy the board then. For such high-priced products I was expecting a little bit better support...

[AIRPOTTER]

Does anybody how long it usually takes the support to answer mails?
I sent them a question about 3 days ago and still no answer.
I also replied to their autoreply yesterday to maybe bump the ticket in their support system but still nothing.
Getting ignored by the support is not really cool since the GB ends in a few days. 
Anybody know another way of how I can contact them?

Er，say sorry frist. but it is really  make me a little dizzy, because I remember  I replied to your  question.

You asked me about the layout of the bottom line, and I replied.

You asked me about color, and I replied.

now I really don't know what kind of problem you are talking about？Now let me ask you a second question, and then I'll reply to you.

[AIRPOTTER]

Id say that sounds about normal. I had a missing keycap from a JTK set I bought from them, and a representative (not bot) responded to me only after 6 days.

Once they do respond, theyre really helpful though.

Yeah 6 days won't help at all since the GB ends in 4 days...

Edit: Guess I won't buy the board then. For such high-priced products I was expecting a little bit better support...

Sorry，man.I really don't know what problems you are referring to.

If it's about the MAXKEY, I can't help you either，because I don't know them  more than you.

If it is the color of the case, I  rember I have sent you many pictures.

[elmo]

Sorry，man.I really don't know what problems you are referring to.

If it's about the MAXKEY, I can't help you either，because I don't know them  more than you.

If it is the color of the case, I  rember I have sent you many pictures.

Dont' worry. It's not about you. You helped me great.

It's just something with zFrontier.
I asked them a few things about the shipping and customs handling and they simply do not answer any emails at all.

[AIRPOTTER]

Does anybody how long it usually takes the support to answer mails?
I sent them a question about 3 days ago and still no answer.

Id say that sounds about normal. I had a missing keycap from a JTK set I bought from them, and a representative (not bot) responded to me only after 6 days.

Once they do respond, theyre really helpful though.

Really sorry to hear that...

[AIRPOTTER]

Are there Pantone color codes for the case colors? Because I'm still not really sure about the gray.
In the black-gray comparison renders the gray mid-piece looks much darker than in the picture with the macbook (where it looks nearly white).

Edit: speaking of these two images.

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Edit2:
Is it normal that the zFrontier support takes forever to answer emails?

OMG, are you talking about ZF?

If you have any questions, you can leave a message to me. I'll ask them.

[elmo]

OMG, are you talking about ZF?

If you have any questions, you can leave a message to me. I'll ask them.

Yes I was talking about zFrontier
If they would reply to my email that I sent to contact@zfrontier.com I would already be happy.
According to the autoreply mail the ticketnumber is 7019

[AIRPOTTER]

No joystick cluster NO DEAL

So depressed...

[AIRPOTTER]

OMG, are you talking about ZF?

If you have any questions, you can leave a message to me. I'll ask them.

Yes I was talking about zFrontier
If they would reply to my email that I sent to contact@zfrontier.com I would already be happy.
According to the autoreply mail the ticketnumber is 7019

Oh, actually, I didn't contact them today either. They probably haven't seen your letter yet.

I also gave them a screenshot you , if they saw it, they would definitely reply.
Say sorry again...

[elmo]

Oh, actually, I didn't contact them today either. They probably haven't seen your letter yet.

I also gave them a screenshot you , if they saw it, they would definitely reply.
Say sorry again...

Thanks for the help

I definitely want this board so it would be a shame if something like this came in the way of it

Edit: Got a reply now and problem got solved

[Vermilionone]

I just put in my order. This will be my first really premium keyboard and I have it mostly planned out already, so I'm super excited. I do have a question though. It is possible to add per-key LEDs, but will there be a way to adjust brightness?

Thank you

[tchalikias]

I just put in my order. This will be my first really premium keyboard and I have it mostly planned out already, so I'm super excited. I do have a question though. It is possible to add per-key LEDs, but will there be a way to adjust brightness?

Thank you

While this hasn't been clarified, the PCB clearly supports through hole leds for each switch and since it uses Bootmapper at the very least I think one will be able to adjust led brightness through the utility

[tchalikias]

Well, I went ahead and took the plunge (Gray/Silver). My first expensive GB! Can't wait to tinker with it!

[AIRPOTTER]

I just put in my order. This will be my first really premium keyboard and I have it mostly planned out already, so I'm super excited. I do have a question though. It is possible to add per-key LEDs, but will there be a way to adjust brightness?

Thank you

Sorry, I saw the news. Yes, each axis has a LED hole，and it can adjust brightness.
And thank you for choosing hb85.

[AIRPOTTER]

I just put in my order. This will be my first really premium keyboard and I have it mostly planned out already, so I'm super excited. I do have a question though. It is possible to add per-key LEDs, but will there be a way to adjust brightness?

Thank you

While this hasn't been clarified, the PCB clearly supports through hole leds for each switch and since it uses Bootmapper at the very least I think one will be able to adjust led brightness through the utility

Yes, absolutely!

[AIRPOTTER]

Well, I went ahead and took the plunge (Gray/Silver). My first expensive GB! Can't wait to tinker with it!

Thank you for choosing hb85. It will not disappoint you.

[AIRPOTTER]

Oh, actually, I didn't contact them today either. They probably haven't seen your letter yet.

I also gave them a screenshot you , if they saw it, they would definitely reply.
Say sorry again...

Thanks for the help

I definitely want this board so it would be a shame if something like this came in the way of it

Edit: Got a reply now and problem got solved

Hwllo,did they reply to your email?

[elmo]

Hwllo,did they reply to your email?

Jep. Problem got solved and I placed my order yesterday 

[AIRPOTTER]

Hwllo,did they reply to your email?

Jep. Problem got solved and I placed my order yesterday 

Wow! I'm so glad to help you!

[DoCallMeKing]

On ZFrontier it looks like I can still order. Is that true? Is it in stock and shipping now since the group buy period is over?

[Aox]

I just placed an order on zFrontier for a Red with black mid.

Will I get in the group buy?  I figure it had been extended since I could still order.

[Jkush463]

just saw this as well and if i can still order i may grab another mid and plate