Octagon V2 75% Kustom Keyboard Group Buy (Closed for Orders)

[aaron6301]

anyone have any opinions on which case color would look best with the hyperfuse set? Blue-Grey or silver?

Blue grey is pretty neutral, but the blue grey is awesome,  I have it in the Orion 

If I were to join this I'd definitely get the blue/gray. It looks amazing.

I was on the fence about Blue Grey and ordered Silver. I think I might have to change my color choice 

[KaminKevCrew]

anyone have any opinions on which case color would look best with the hyperfuse set? Blue-Grey or silver?

HEY!!! Blue grey and hyperfuse are what I was planning!!!

XD I think they would both look great.

[alienman82]

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[Steezus]

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Is this layout supported?  The mock-up of the plate appears to, but the layout pic argues against it.

Looking at the right shift specifically

It appears that the long shift is no longer supported

[alienman82]

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[Delirious]

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Is this layout supported?  The mock-up of the plate appears to, but the layout pic argues against it.

Looking at the right shift specifically

That looks supported to me. This is my Gon-60 plate with the same separation bar. It actually helps making the switch studier if using 2.75x Shift

[Steezus]

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Is this layout supported?  The mock-up of the plate appears to, but the layout pic argues against it.

Looking at the right shift specifically

That looks supported to me. This is my Gon-60 plate with the same separation bar. It actually helps making the switch studier if using 2.75x Shift

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So what you use two switches rather than stabilizers?

[KaminKevCrew]

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Is this layout supported?  The mock-up of the plate appears to, but the layout pic argues against it.

Looking at the right shift specifically

That looks supported to me. This is my Gon-60 plate with the same separation bar. It actually helps making the switch studier if using 2.75x Shift

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So what you use two switches rather than stabilizers?

No, you just put the switch in the middle there with some stabs on the sides.

[Steezus]

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Is this layout supported?  The mock-up of the plate appears to, but the layout pic argues against it.

Looking at the right shift specifically

That looks supported to me. This is my Gon-60 plate with the same separation bar. It actually helps making the switch studier if using 2.75x Shift

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So what you use two switches rather than stabilizers?

No, you just put the switch in the middle there with some stabs on the sides.

Yeah but the Octagon doesn't have cutouts in the plate for stabs.

[Delirious]

Yea I u

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Is this layout supported?  The mock-up of the plate appears to, but the layout pic argues against it.

Looking at the right shift specifically

That looks supported to me. This is my Gon-60 plate with the same separation bar. It actually helps making the switch studier if using 2.75x Shift

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So what you use two switches rather than stabilizers?

Yea I use the Pure layout.

[KaminKevCrew]

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Is this layout supported?  The mock-up of the plate appears to, but the layout pic argues against it.

Looking at the right shift specifically

That looks supported to me. This is my Gon-60 plate with the same separation bar. It actually helps making the switch studier if using 2.75x Shift

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So what you use two switches rather than stabilizers?

No, you just put the switch in the middle there with some stabs on the sides.

Yeah but the Octagon doesn't have cutouts in the plate for stabs.

The way that stabs are set up in the board with the grey plate (above), the stab cutouts are above the switch (as you can see on the enter key) so I wouldn't be surprised if you can't see them because of the switches.

Also, if you look at the schematic type pictures in the first post, the plate clearly supports the stabs for a long shift

[ika]

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Is this layout supported?  The mock-up of the plate appears to, but the layout pic argues against it.

Looking at the right shift specifically

That looks supported to me. This is my Gon-60 plate with the same separation bar. It actually helps making the switch studier if using 2.75x Shift

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So what you use two switches rather than stabilizers?

No, you just put the switch in the middle there with some stabs on the sides.

Yeah but the Octagon doesn't have cutouts in the plate for stabs.

It does, and does support long right-shift from the looks of it:

[Steezus]

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Is this layout supported?  The mock-up of the plate appears to, but the layout pic argues against it.

Looking at the right shift specifically

That looks supported to me. This is my Gon-60 plate with the same separation bar. It actually helps making the switch studier if using 2.75x Shift

Show Image

So what you use two switches rather than stabilizers?

No, you just put the switch in the middle there with some stabs on the sides.

Yeah but the Octagon doesn't have cutouts in the plate for stabs.

It does, and does support long right-shift from the looks of it:

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Ah ok that's good to know, it appears the picture I grabbed was at the perfect angle to cover it up. :p

[alienman82]

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[E3E]

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Is this layout supported?  The mock-up of the plate appears to, but the layout pic argues against it.

Looking at the right shift specifically

Pff, short right shifts are so much better. Long shifts are so redundant.

Though I understand if you're having trouble finding the caps there. Definitely another kink in the road that is non-standard layouts.

[Zedd]

ordered!

[Steezus]

ordered!

Best of luck and welcome to geekhack! It appears we're past the 80 order mark so there is a chance anyone entering now may not get a board, don't let that discourage you to order still since if there is enough orders a third round could happen.

[Zapheo]

Hey guys I can't really tell, but is this the grey blue bottom with silver top?

[64rky]

ordered!

Best of luck and welcome to geekhack! It appears we're past the 80 order mark so there is a chance anyone entering now may not get a board, don't let that discourage you to order still since if there is enough orders a third round could happen.

wouldn't they just go into a later batch?

The Duck Feet's are going to be available only in anodized silver.

Orders will be fulfilled by 40+40+...

[Steezus]

ordered!

Best of luck and welcome to geekhack! It appears we're past the 80 order mark so there is a chance anyone entering now may not get a board, don't let that discourage you to order still since if there is enough orders a third round could happen.

wouldn't they just go into a later batch?

Yeah that's what I said but I'm not sure a third batch would happen unless their was a full 40 more orders, depending on how overloaded Duck is or not. Have to remember this isn't the only site that he is doing the GB for as well.

[64rky]

ordered!

Best of luck and welcome to geekhack! It appears we're past the 80 order mark so there is a chance anyone entering now may not get a board, don't let that discourage you to order still since if there is enough orders a third round could happen.

wouldn't they just go into a later batch?

Yeah that's what I said but I'm not sure a third batch would happen unless their was a full 40 more orders, depending on how overloaded Duck is or not. Have to remember this isn't the only site that he is doing the GB for as well.

ah, gotcha... makes sense

[xondat]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

[KaminKevCrew]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

Why wouldn't you just be happy that more people will get to enjoy the board now?

[Steezus]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

In my opinion it should never be about exclusivity, sure it feels more special when less are made but 80 is still an insanely low number. It's such a fantastic board and I feel more people should get the opportunity to own a Duck. The reason why customs aren't mass produced is the creator is generally not comfortable with dealing with that many, you tend to lose on quality.

[KaminKevCrew]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

In my opinion it should never be about exclusivity, sure it feels more special when less are made but 80 is still an insanely low number. It's such a fantastic board and I feel more people should get the opportunity to own a Duck.

That's how I feel about it I'm glad I'll get to build and own one...

[xondat]

True that more people get the experience but I get hard-ons from knowing I have 1 of x. Makes everything a lot more special for me.

[KaminKevCrew]

True that more people get the experience but I get hard-ons from knowing I have 1 of x. Makes everything a lot more special for me.

You know you have one of 80, or whatever the number ends up being. What's your point?

[xondat]

True that more people get the experience but I get hard-ons from knowing I have 1 of x. Makes everything a lot more special for me.

You know you have one of 80, or whatever the number ends up being. What's your point?

Smaller numbers are nicer & are better long term (creates loyalty etc). If everyone can get one then what's the point?

[KaminKevCrew]

My point is that not everyone can get one anyway... Even if the numbers were in the thousands, there are plenty of people that would still want one.

[xondat]

My point is that not everyone can get one anyway... Even if the numbers were in the thousands, there are plenty of people that would still want one.

I agree with your point, I just personally wouldn't of made the decision to increase the drop amount. I like the idea of more people experiencing it though, thanks guys.

[munch]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

have you thought about that there might be more made for the Korean community too? ;-)
maybe even a Chinese GB as well...

[64rky]

My point is that not everyone can get one anyway... Even if the numbers were in the thousands, there are plenty of people that would still want one.

I agree with your point, I just personally wouldn't of made the decision to increase the drop amount. I like the idea of more people experiencing it though, thanks guys.

Wasn't there always going to be more than 30? The first batch would have been 30.

[Steezus]

My point is that not everyone can get one anyway... Even if the numbers were in the thousands, there are plenty of people that would still want one.

I agree with your point, I just personally wouldn't of made the decision to increase the drop amount. I like the idea of more people experiencing it though, thanks guys.

Wasn't there always going to be more than 30? The first batch would have been 30.

Yeah, it all depends on interest really but with more and more GBs there will obviously be more interest. I believe the LSv2 had exactly 30 but then the Orion v2 had 60, and now 80+.

[swornxin]

I snagged the blue grey from version one, and it is a stunning colour. Still waiting on Hyperfuse so it hasn't been used yet, but soon. Haha.

Hoping for a Duck or Viper version two in the near future. Such beautiful cases that come with all of them.

[Steezus]

I snagged the blue grey from version one, and it is a stunning colour. Still waiting on Hyperfuse so it hasn't been used yet, but soon. Haha.

Hoping for a Duck or Viper version two in the near future. Such beautiful cases that come with all of them.

It'll be a couple years before a Duck Viper/Eagle v2, Duck already has other plans for LSv3 and then Orion v3 after this.

[KetchyKech]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

In my opinion it should never be about exclusivity, sure it feels more special when less are made but 80 is still an insanely low number. It's such a fantastic board and I feel more people should get the opportunity to own a Duck. The reason why customs aren't mass produced is the creator is generally not comfortable with dealing with that many, you tend to lose on quality.

Omg, this! I was in the first 30 (first group buy ever too), and im glad that its 40, 40 & that more people get to get in....Its nice to be a special snowflake, but as Steezus mentioned, 80 is still so damn low. The exclusivity/prestige/mystique of the product will remain intact ! 


On another note, I hope as get the opportunity to nab a Lightsaver v3, cause i really believe thats endgame for me 
...Or...I'll be beyond content if they bring back the butterfly numpad 

[swornxin]

I snagged the blue grey from version one, and it is a stunning colour. Still waiting on Hyperfuse so it hasn't been used yet, but soon. Haha.

Hoping for a Duck or Viper version two in the near future. Such beautiful cases that come with all of them.

It'll be a couple years before a Duck Viper/Eagle v2, Duck already has other plans for LSv3 and then Orion v3 after this.

Well I'm interested in Orion v3 as well, so no worries. 

[tkpresent]

BTW, should I choose the specific layout of the board?
or is there only one type of board that I can choose/build whatever I want when I build the keyboard?

Sorry about the basic question. This gonna be my first custom keyboard.

[E3E]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

This is ridiculous. So for people like me who knew about this board way ahead of time (as an Octagon lover, that should be obvious) but had a busy day and couldn't make up a decision in time for the first batch (that ended up with me being at position #67), we should just get screwed over? No, sorry, but that is stupid. Nothing against you, but this kind of thinking is really some of the most terrible in the community. So many people get wrapped up in exclusivity. It should never be about that. Having something just to say you have something rare or coveted is stupid and selfish.

Look at me, I'm a special snow flake. Look at these rare boards and artisans I pissed my money away into. No. Lol. Just no.

That said, enjoy your damn Octagon v2 for what it is! An AWESOME board. Like Steez said, 80 is still very low compared to anything OEM. It might be higher than the paltry 27 orders (35 boards) of the first Octagon GB, but it's still limited!

I think the hype from the second Orion and draw from the reddit community as well as more awareness in general has contributed to the huge influx for this GB.

Like, another one that shocked me was how many people ordered a Mira. I didn't think that'd even even hit the numbered maximum, but it surpassed it!

[Bromono]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

The only reason I can see people wanting exclusive stuff is so that they can mark up the price and re-sell.

Defeats the purpose in my opinion.

Let people, who are willing to pay for it, get one.

Keyboards dont need to start following the artisan scene.

[roostrc0gburn]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

This is ridiculous. So for people like me who knew about this board way ahead of time (as an Octagon lover, that should be obvious) but had a busy day and couldn't make up a decision in time for the first batch (that ended up with me being at position #67), we should just get screwed over? No, sorry, but that is stupid. Nothing against you, but this kind of thinking is really some of the most terrible in the community. So many people get wrapped up in exclusivity. It should never be about that. Having something just to say you have something rare or coveted is stupid and selfish.

Look at me, I'm a special snow flake. Look at these rare boards and artisans I pissed my money away into. No. Lol. Just no.

That said, enjoy your damn Octagon v2 for what it is! An AWESOME board. Like Steez said, 80 is still very low compared to anything OEM. It might be higher than the paltry 27 orders (35 boards) of the first Octagon GB, but it's still limited!

I think the hype from the second Orion and draw from the reddit community as well as more awareness in general has contributed to the huge influx for this GB.

Like, another one that shocked me was how many people ordered a Mira. I didn't think that'd even even hit the numbered maximum, but it surpassed it!

i think it is still yet to be seen if that one will make it, though. duck is definitely more reliable on his promises

[E3E]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

The only reason I can see people wanting exclusive stuff is so that they can mark up the price and re-sell.

Defeats the purpose in my opinion.

Let people, who are willing to pay for it, get one.

Keyboards dont need to start following the artisan scene.

Damn, I didn't even think of it from the capitalist angle. That's so true and it disgusts me even more. Ew, ew, ew! 

I wholeheartedly agree here.

[Steezus]

Kinda annoyed that it was 30 but then raised to 80 because of whatever reason. Really wanted it due to the exclusivity and meaning of it but felt that it's going to lose some of that because of the amount. Obviously there's no pulling back to 30 but still going to go ahead with it.

The only reason I can see people wanting exclusive stuff is so that they can mark up the price and re-sell.

Defeats the purpose in my opinion.

Let people, who are willing to pay for it, get one.

Keyboards dont need to start following the artisan scene.

Damn, I didn't even think of it from the capitalist angle. That's so true and it disgusts me even more. Ew, ew, ew! 

I wholeheartedly agree here.

But think of all the monies I can have selling my boards?

[alienman82]

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[RichieRo]

Submitted.  Sat on this for too long, hope I don't miss out.

[xondat]

Never knew people felt so strongly about that subject. I've read everything and still stand by my point, but I can see it from the other side now.

[elton5354]

Ok I think this is enough orders.  I will stop adding orders from here on out.

[Zapheo]

Ok I think this is enough orders.  I will stop adding orders from here on out.

Congrats to everyone who got in!

[tkpresent]

What?

I've just found that my order number has been changed from #80 to #81???!!!

Why??

[Steezus]

What?

I've just found that my order number has been changed from #80 to #81???!!!

Why??

Pretty sure you just looked at it wrong, never saw you at #80