[GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit Round 2 (Shipping Now)

[5inn3d-]

Anyone have an extra plate they’d be willing to sell? I have a ton of verified trades on mechmarket.
Let me know. Thanks a lot.

I sent you a PM, I have an extra plate you can have for retail.

let me know if he decides not to take it off you.

[EvilemX8]

If anyone can figure out how to make the .dwg plate file into a .stl file for 3D printing (shouldn't be hard) I can 3D print out a few 4mm plates

[Taques]

I need some Pro tips if anyone can help. I have just checked to see if I can fit switches on each corner of my brass plate with the BT PCB but once I get the switches in on one side, the switches on the other side are about 1-1.5mm out of alignment. I have tried flexing the plate a bit to get the switches into the PCB but had no luck. Hoping for some suggestions as I don't really want to take a file to this plate too...

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I'm having the exact same problem with the brass plates. Have to say that I am pretty disappointed.

[Photoelectric]

I need some Pro tips if anyone can help. I have just checked to see if I can fit switches on each corner of my brass plate with the BT PCB but once I get the switches in on one side, the switches on the other side are about 1-1.5mm out of alignment. I have tried flexing the plate a bit to get the switches into the PCB but had no luck. Hoping for some suggestions as I don't really want to take a file to this plate too...

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Are you aligning the PCB upside-down?  Looking at the first photograph, you might be.  The RGB LEDs should be facing up, through the long rectangular slit in the plate, not downward.  I don't have a BT PCB, only standard, but looking at mine the RGB LEDs are oriented facing up and key labels are also on the top side.  SMD soldered stuff like controller and such should be facing under the PCB.

[jrfhoutx]

I need some Pro tips if anyone can help. I have just checked to see if I can fit switches on each corner of my brass plate with the BT PCB but once I get the switches in on one side, the switches on the other side are about 1-1.5mm out of alignment. I have tried flexing the plate a bit to get the switches into the PCB but had no luck. Hoping for some suggestions as I don't really want to take a file to this plate too...

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Are you aligning the PCB upside-down?  Looking at the first photograph, you might be.  The RGB LEDs should be facing up, through the long rectangular slit in the plate, not downward.  I don't have a BT PCB, only standard, but looking at mine the RGB LEDs are oriented facing up and key labels are also on the top side.  SMD soldered stuff like controller and such should be facing under the PCB.

Yes, that is the correct orientation. That's a BT PCB, the LEDs are soldered to the back of the pcb and shine through cutouts in the pcb. If you look at the reflection in the brass, you can see the silkscreen for the switch footprints showing that it's the correct orientation.

[Photoelectric]

I see, the non-BT PCB has that in reverse.

[zqs1qiwan]

  :Dfinally

[tex_live_utility]

Well, I got mine... including 2 factory-installed scuffs on the top and a missing screw! This matte anodizing seems relatively fragile.

It's a handsome keyboard otherwise.

[jariss]

Mine looked similar to yours and was also missing a screw. It's still a nice board other than the scuffs/missing items.

[topherrehpot]

What stabs are people using? I finally got all my pieces together and realized I didn’t buy stabs.  PCB mount or plate mount?

[lukelex]

Always pcb mount.

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[topherrehpot]

Always pcb mount.

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Yep ok. Only reason I had that in mind was I accidentally bought plate mount and now have a set laying around. Anyway, bought a set of GMK screw in stabs from 1up.

[lukelex]

Always pcb mount.

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Yep ok. Only reason I had that in mind was I accidentally bought plate mount and now have a set laying around. Anyway, bought a set of GMK screw in stabs from 1up.

You should by from Faxe. He has the cheapest gmk screw in stabs in the world.

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[Vizir]

I just picked up some cherry screw ins from novelkeys. They have the 2u ones for $2. And that way you don't have to buy the spacebars one if you don't need.

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[PlayKeyboardTW]

Just made another building & flashing guide for Bluetooth PCB.
Link: http://bit.ly/2X2cJsp

We know some of you are encountering disconnecting issue, and we have some boards with BT PCBs awaiting for us to assemble.
Please give us some time to test them to see if we will meet same problems.
But we guess it's more about the grounding problem of buildings. Since the connector is a bit touched with wall of connector opening.
I myself did face the same issue when using Tex Yoda 2 as well, which it's connector is in the same situation.

And here are some photos of a purple case with SA Grand Budapest. We assume some of you might remember this combo showing in first round.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Well, I got mine... including 2 factory-installed scuffs on the top and a missing screw! This matte anodizing seems relatively fragile.

It's a handsome keyboard otherwise.

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Please contact us for after sale service. Thanks. :)

[jrfhoutx]

Since BIOI G60 BLE is going to be running QMK/VIA and uses the same BTLE module as the CAD66, will the CAD66 be getting ported to QMK now as well?

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=98821.msg2707635#msg2707635

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Since BIOI G60 BLE is going to be running QMK/VIA and uses the same BTLE module as the CAD66, will the CAD66 be getting ported to QMK now as well?

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=98821.msg2707635#msg2707635

No, they are from different maker.
It will be great if anyone can do it since we do not design PCBs ourselves.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Just made another building & flashing guide for Bluetooth PCB.
Link: http://bit.ly/2X2cJsp

We know some of you are encountering disconnecting issue, and we have some boards with BT PCBs awaiting for us to assemble.
Please give us some time to test them to see if we will meet same problems.
But we guess it's more about the grounding problem of buildings. Since the connector is a bit touched with wall of connector opening.
I myself did face the same issue when using Tex Yoda 2 as well, which it's connector is in the same situation.

And here are some photos of a purple case with SA Grand Budapest. We assume some of you might remember this combo showing in first round.
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

Quick update here. We just had a talk with PCB maker.
The reconnecting might be caused by some preceding checking process of keyboard.
He had modified the process and just updated the newest firmware to the site.

If you are facing this problem, please remake a hex file and flash it into your keyboard again.

Thanks.

[Wojciech]

Hello
Are all orders already shipped? I can't wait to build my CA66 but I need this Alps plate file to order a cutout.I apologize for my impatience

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Hello
Are all orders already shipped? I can't wait to build my CA66 but I need this Alps plate file to order a cutout.I apologize for my impatience

Here are two plates of this round: http://bit.ly/2J60v8e

Sorry for the waiting.

[Wojciech]

Thanks

[King4477]

Just made another building & flashing guide for Bluetooth PCB.
Link: http://bit.ly/2X2cJsp

We know some of you are encountering disconnecting issue, and we have some boards with BT PCBs awaiting for us to assemble.
Please give us some time to test them to see if we will meet same problems.
But we guess it's more about the grounding problem of buildings. Since the connector is a bit touched with wall of connector opening.
I myself did face the same issue when using Tex Yoda 2 as well, which it's connector is in the same situation.

And here are some photos of a purple case with SA Grand Budapest. We assume some of you might remember this combo showing in first round.
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

Quick update here. We just had a talk with PCB maker.
The reconnecting might be caused by some preceding checking process of keyboard.
He had modified the process and just updated the newest firmware to the site.

If you are facing this problem, please remake a hex file and flash it into your keyboard again.

Thanks.

Thanks Barry. I have updated to a new hex file with new firmware, but I am still experiencing disconnects and reconnects. It happens every 30 minutes or so, which I feel is less frequent than it had been prior to updating to the new firmware, but nonetheless it is still occurring, unfortunately.

[hottrout]

Why did I not see this in time .......    This is the nicest looking board ever.

[King4477]

Just made another building & flashing guide for Bluetooth PCB.
Link: http://bit.ly/2X2cJsp

We know some of you are encountering disconnecting issue, and we have some boards with BT PCBs awaiting for us to assemble.
Please give us some time to test them to see if we will meet same problems.
But we guess it's more about the grounding problem of buildings. Since the connector is a bit touched with wall of connector opening.
I myself did face the same issue when using Tex Yoda 2 as well, which it's connector is in the same situation.

And here are some photos of a purple case with SA Grand Budapest. We assume some of you might remember this combo showing in first round.
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

Quick update here. We just had a talk with PCB maker.
The reconnecting might be caused by some preceding checking process of keyboard.
He had modified the process and just updated the newest firmware to the site.

If you are facing this problem, please remake a hex file and flash it into your keyboard again.

Thanks.

Thanks Barry. I have updated to a new hex file with new firmware, but I am still experiencing disconnects and reconnects. It happens every 30 minutes or so, which I feel is less frequent than it had been prior to updating to the new firmware, but nonetheless it is still occurring, unfortunately.

After a series of disconnects, my laptop has now decided that this keyboard is a touchpad. Still works on my desktop, for now.

[topherrehpot]

Just made another building & flashing guide for Bluetooth PCB.
Link: http://bit.ly/2X2cJsp

We know some of you are encountering disconnecting issue, and we have some boards with BT PCBs awaiting for us to assemble.
Please give us some time to test them to see if we will meet same problems.
But we guess it's more about the grounding problem of buildings. Since the connector is a bit touched with wall of connector opening.
I myself did face the same issue when using Tex Yoda 2 as well, which it's connector is in the same situation.

And here are some photos of a purple case with SA Grand Budapest. We assume some of you might remember this combo showing in first round.
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)
(Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link)

Damn that's hot! Where do you get the RGB square thingy for lighting up the Esc key?

[Lyle88]

Why did I not see this in time .......    This is the nicest looking board ever.

I'm considering selling mine, but I'm in AU so if you're in the US postage might be a killer

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[hottrout]

Why did I not see this in time .......    This is the nicest looking board ever.

I'm considering selling mine, but I'm in AU so if you're in the US postage might be a killer

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I am in the UK and would pay the postage.  What was your order (you can PM if you wish)

[Lyle88]

Why did I not see this in time .......    This is the nicest looking board ever.

I'm considering selling mine, but I'm in AU so if you're in the US postage might be a killer

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I am in the UK and would pay the postage.  What was your order (you can PM if you wish)

I got a white hhkb version, titanium badge, regular & bt pcb's, silver alu plate & brass plate.
My plates weren't cut properly so I'm waiting on replacements.
I've also built it with sakurios and cbf desoldering them so will be selling with.
Once I know what's happening with the plates I'll make a decision and pm you to see if you're still looking


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[hottrout]

Why did I not see this in time .......    This is the nicest looking board ever.

I'm considering selling mine, but I'm in AU so if you're in the US postage might be a killer

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I am in the UK and would pay the postage.  What was your order (you can PM if you wish)

I got a white hhkb version, titanium badge, regular & bt pcb's, silver alu plate & brass plate.
My plates weren't cut properly so I'm waiting on replacements.
I've also built it with sakurios and cbf desoldering them so will be selling with.
Once I know what's happening with the plates I'll make a decision and pm you to see if you're still looking


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Great, I will wait on that message.

[Shell058]

Running into the same disconnecting issue as others here. Any suggestions on solving the possible grounding issue in case the firmware fix doesn't work?

Also the right column appears to have died, will be checking the connections this weekend to see if I can fix that. At least most of the keys still work after unplugging/replugging! Will be very disappointed if I have to (re)build this board for a fourth time.

[Eclips4x]

I tried everything I could on my end, I had to just buy another PCB from /r/mechmarket...

[coffeeshopcoder]

I got mine a few weeks back, but IRL work kept me busy. Finally was about to build and was checking the pcb before soldering , I notice that one of the less had come off, likely in shipping .

https://ibb.co/w0Zcn9w

Is this fixable ? I have not soldered any smd components in the past .
Anyone has any words of advice ? Should I be asking for a pcb replacement ?

[Lyle88]

I got mine a few weeks back, but IRL work kept me busy. Finally was about to build and was checking the pcb before soldering , I notice that one of the less had come off, likely in shipping .

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https://ibb.co/w0Zcn9w

Is this fixable ? I have not soldered any smd components in the past .
Anyone has any words of advice ? Should I be asking for a pcb replacement ?

It's difficult to see in the photo but it looks kinda like it has pulled off the pads with it. Can you take a closer photo?

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[Vizir]

finally got the components i needed to get this board going. but i'm having problems with 3 keys. the ";" and the "-" and "=" keys don't work. tried manually joining the pads using a wire and still nothing. do i have a bad pcb?

edit: nvm. looks like the site is not registering: http://test.ydkb.io/

the keys are working

[nill]

Anyone else having an issue with the hotswap navigation cluster? Some of my key presses don't register -- feels like the hotswap is kinda uneven. I'd honestly prefer to just be able to solder in the switches...

Otherwise, board feels, sounds, and looks dope.

[jrfhoutx]

I got mine a few weeks back, but IRL work kept me busy. Finally was about to build and was checking the pcb before soldering , I notice that one of the less had come off, likely in shipping .

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https://ibb.co/w0Zcn9w

Is this fixable ? I have not soldered any smd components in the past .
Anyone has any words of advice ? Should I be asking for a pcb replacement ?

It's difficult to see in the photo but it looks kinda like it has pulled off the pads with it. Can you take a closer photo?

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Yeah, that definitely pulled pads off with it. 1 at the very least, you can see part of a trace still attached to one of them

[Shell058]

For people having the disconnecting/reconnecting issue, I added a piece of wire between the port and the case as shown in this M65-A post: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86756.msg2611640#msg2611640 and it seems to have solved the issue! I used electrical tape instead of masking tape. My right column is also working again after unplugging and replugging the switches into the hotswap sockets. So far so good!

[EvilemX8]

For people having the disconnecting/reconnecting issue, I added a piece of wire between the port and the case as shown in this M65-A post: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86756.msg2611640#msg2611640 and it seems to have solved the issue! I used electrical tape instead of masking tape. My right column is also working again after unplugging and replugging the switches into the hotswap sockets. So far so good!

Wow, so one end of wire touching daughter board USB C port, other end touching part of case, and then tape it down?

[jrfhoutx]

For people having the disconnecting/reconnecting issue, I added a piece of wire between the port and the case as shown in this M65-A post: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86756.msg2611640#msg2611640 and it seems to have solved the issue! I used electrical tape instead of masking tape. My right column is also working again after unplugging and replugging the switches into the hotswap sockets. So far so good!

So the shield isn't grounded? smh.

For people having the disconnecting/reconnecting issue, I added a piece of wire between the port and the case as shown in this M65-A post: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86756.msg2611640#msg2611640 and it seems to have solved the issue! I used electrical tape instead of masking tape. My right column is also working again after unplugging and replugging the switches into the hotswap sockets. So far so good!

Wow, so one end of wire touching daughter board USB C port, other end touching part of case, and then tape it down?

pretty much. you can solder one end of the wire to the port housing and then trap the other end under a screw on the housing and that would be a little more solid. taping a wire in place isn't the greatest idea, something with a slightly more solid mechanical connection is better, as it would give a more solid and stable electrical connection.

[Shell058]

Yeah I'm definitely planning on making the connection more solid, just wanted to test out if it worked first. Still working flawlessly!

[Lyle88]

Any update on replacement parts?

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[ZyBeR]

Any update on replacement parts?

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+1

[lukelex]

Any update on replacement parts?

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+1

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[jrfhoutx]

Any update on replacement parts?

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Or any extras for sale, or the replacements promised to be made available to R1 buyers?

[Oatburner]

I'm also curious about status. My two orders have been marked as not yet picked up by DHL for about a month now.

[MisterKnife]

Not sure why but my usb is reconnecting once every so often.. tried multiple cables... anybody run into this?

[EvilemX8]

Not sure why but my usb is reconnecting once every so often.. tried multiple cables... anybody run into this?

Refer to above comments, attach wire from USB port to any part of the case.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Any update on replacement parts?

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We are still working on backup parts to be done at the moment.
Don't worry, we will finish all the services.

I'm also curious about status. My two orders have been marked as not yet picked up by DHL for about a month now.

Please pm us with your order number for finding the problem.

[coffeeshopcoder]

I got mine a few weeks back, but IRL work kept me busy. Finally was about to build and was checking the pcb before soldering , I notice that one of the less had come off, likely in shipping .

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https://ibb.co/w0Zcn9w

Is this fixable ? I have not soldered any smd components in the past .
Anyone has any words of advice ? Should I be asking for a pcb replacement ?

It's difficult to see in the photo but it looks kinda like it has pulled off the pads with it. Can you take a closer photo?

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Yeah, that definitely pulled pads off with it. 1 at the very least, you can see part of a trace still attached to one of them

I pm’d playkeyboardtw, and they said they would ship me an led strip that can be soldered in to the board.
Waiting for a spare pcb too...