[IC] THE50—A 50% keyboard (Final)

[trabbit]

Hi Jacky, please reserve a spot for me! 

Sorry, the reservation list is too long this time. You can check out on my website: lazydesigners.cn.
I don't know why suddenly people all want it. Part of the reason why I made spots is this IC got not many responses.
I think I should make a round 2... 

[trabbit]

Hi trabbit

I am hoping to use mt3 godspeed on this kbd - any way you can help me out in determining which mt3 godspeed kits I'll need to get to get a full layout on this keyboard?

- Alphas
- Numpad
- Exotic?
- Which spacebars would fit here (it seems they are neither 2u nor 3U)?

Thanks!

I thought who are interested in this keyboard may have already used a 40% or maybe daisy before.
The two spacebar is 2.25U and 2.75U, you could buy a split spacebar kit or just use left and right shifts, that's what I usually do. The only problem is 1.75u Enter on R3. So I think you listed the right kits.
And I think you should check the notice on my website. There are some updates.

[trabbit]

Could I please also reserve one?

Sorry, pls read the notice on my website. THX!

[the_high_5]

Glad to hear their is potential for a round 2! Would you consider a left side numbpad if you decide to do a second round?

[The_Royal]

Hi trabbit

I am hoping to use mt3 godspeed on this kbd - any way you can help me out in determining which mt3 godspeed kits I'll need to get to get a full layout on this keyboard?

- Alphas
- Numpad
- Exotic?
- Which spacebars would fit here (it seems they are neither 2u nor 3U)?

Thanks!

That is the problem I think I've come across with the MT3 Godspeed.  To get a fully sculpted 40% set, you need Alphas, Ortho, Exotic, (Maybe Modifiers+spacebars depending on your layout) and you still don't have a 1.25 "tab" key for Row 2/3.  That is the joy of owning 40%

[tex_live_utility]

I'm not sure I'm comfortable with the new reservation restrictions. I also feel like it's unfair to "quietly" announce reservations without updating the OP or making a separate thread. It seems like a form of elitism and gatekeeping. There is no logical reason in my mind to prioritize people who already own 40% keyboards.

As such I am withdrawing my reservation. Good luck with this group buy.

[_ODIN_]

I'm not sure I'm comfortable with the new reservation restrictions. I also feel like it's unfair to "quietly" announce reservations without updating the OP or making a separate thread. It seems like a form of elitism and gatekeeping. There is no logical reason in my mind to prioritize people who already own 40% keyboards.

As such I am withdrawing my reservation. Good luck with this group buy.

I can't understand why it's required to own a 40%

[SK0P1]

I think its that since he had an issue with the anodizing, only 10-11 could be made. I guess he wanted people familiar with the layout to help him test? I don't really know, but I know he is planning for r2

[MikeTheTiger]

I think its that since he had an issue with the anodizing, only 10-11 could be made. I guess he wanted people familiar with the layout to help him test? I don't really know, but I know he is planning for r2

Folks need to give him a break. It's not easy getting something out there. All the kinks need to be worked out. He truly doesn't want a crap product out there. R2 will happen.

[trabbit]

I think its that since he had an issue with the anodizing, only 10-11 could be made. I guess he wanted people familiar with the layout to help him test? I don't really know, but I know he is planning for r2

Folks need to give him a break. It's not easy getting something out there. All the kinks need to be worked out. He truly doesn't want a crap product out there. R2 will happen.

Thanks! MikeTheTiger! I guess it's really hard to do things in the way all people like. Even I'm doing in the good way.
I'll explain some issues in my video.

[TheloniousDrunk]

When there is a r2 I will definitely be springing for this without question!

[Scarecrow]

Nice keyboard!

[thorin]

Yep, I'm totally in for r2! Such a great idea.

[dr_unconscionable]

I didn't somehow miss the video mentioned above, right? It's still pending?

[trabbit]

I didn't somehow miss the video mentioned above, right? It's still pending?

Sorry for the delay, the video will be ready in next three days.

[dr_unconscionable]

I didn't somehow miss the video mentioned above, right? It's still pending?

Sorry for the delay, the video will be ready in next three days.

Great, I see the video is posted now (link here for anyone else curious)! Thanks for taking the time to make it. I like that accidental dark grey colour quite a lot actually!

Where should I send you a 40% pic?

[trabbit]

I didn't somehow miss the video mentioned above, right? It's still pending?

Sorry for the delay, the video will be ready in next three days.

Great, I see the video is posted now (link here for anyone else curious)! Thanks for taking the time to make it. I like that accidental dark grey colour quite a lot actually!

Where should I send you a 40% pic?

Thanks, man. Though message or discord.

[forumusername]

I'm confused people indicating round two I never saw a GB posted. I'd like to get one if these what do I need to know? Thank you in advance

[Darknight00z]

God the prototype loooksss so goooood. Any chance for a left handed version?

I don't really do 40%, but if there was a left handed version, instant buy from me.

[_ODIN_]

God the prototype loooksss so goooood. Any chance for a left handed version?

I don't really do 40%, but if there was a left handed version, instant buy from me.

+1

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[Sent]

And now I pray to RNGesus that I managed to sneak in to this after the last announcement.

[mrpetrov]

Video looks amazing, take my energies and my monies. Thanks so much for doing this and sharing it with us!

[Hedgey]

I'm slightly confused.  Did this go from IC to private GB with in a matter of a month or so?  I was highly interested as I own only 1 board out of my 6 that is larger than 40% and this seemed like it would be right up my alley.  Now that I know there's no chance for me to get in on this, I guess I'll throw my money elsewhere?

It doesn't help that this board made it to the top of /r/mk and got people highly interested, when there wasn't really a shot to get in anyway....

I hope I'm reading this wrong, but it sounds like we'll have to wait a long time for R2???

[TunnaTown]

I hope I'm reading this wrong, but it sounds like we'll have to wait a long time for R2???

My understanding is that Jacky will try to do round2 as soon as possible.

[_ODIN_]

I would love to see a left numpad version

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[MikeTheTiger]

Just finished my build.

[MikeTheTiger]

I don't know why my pics keep getting flipped!!

[_ODIN_]

I don't know why my pics keep getting flipped!!

nice build. I think that this board looks so much better with hi pro keycaps.

[MikeTheTiger]

I don't know why my pics keep getting flipped!!

nice build. I think that this board looks so much better with hi pro keycaps.

I think most small boards do too.

[Darknight00z]

Just finished my build.

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I guess we got the left handed version we have been asking for 😂😂

[MikeTheTiger]

Just finished my build.

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I guess we got the left handed version we have been asking for 😂😂

Lol

[Sent]

Looks good, Mike.  What're your fn layers looking like? 

[MikeTheTiger]

Looks good, Mike.  What're your fn layers looking like? 

Thanks! Still working on them. Right now it's just a variation of the default from the json Jacky sent me. I think its 4 layers, but I want to cut it down to 3, like most of my other 40s.

[Sent]

I'd be curious to see what you come up with.  My board should ship when he gets back from vacation and I can't figure out what layout I wanna use. :thinking:

[MikeTheTiger]

Are you on discord? I could send you the json to plan your layout on kbdfirmware. Pm me.

[TunnaTown]

Looks good, Mike.  What're your fn layers looking like? 

Thanks! Still working on them. Right now it's just a variation of the default from the json Jacky sent me. I think its 4 layers, but I want to cut it down to 3, like most of my other 40s.

I'd be curious to see what you come up with.  My board should ship when he gets back from vacation and I can't figure out what layout I wanna use. :thinking:

I'd appreciate if you could test the new firmware that's based on upstream QMK:
https://github.com/Erovia/qmk_firmware/tree/the50/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50

The only thing that's buggy is the "LED as CapsLock indicator" feature, as I don't have a PCB, so I did the testing with Jacky's help, but he is away for a few days.

I want to iron the LED thing out before sending the patches to upstream.
Any feedback is welcome!

[brianstephens.347]

Very interested in this. I hand wired a similar design, but haven't had the time to make anything more professional, and a Group Buy. Would def be interested in this!

[Starston3]

Finally got around to building it.

[trabbit]

Just finished my build.

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Now I definitely know what THE50 is going to be like when R2. Thanks, Mike!

[trabbit]

Looks good, Mike.  What're your fn layers looking like? 

Thanks! Still working on them. Right now it's just a variation of the default from the json Jacky sent me. I think its 4 layers, but I want to cut it down to 3, like most of my other 40s.

I'd be curious to see what you come up with.  My board should ship when he gets back from vacation and I can't figure out what layout I wanna use. :thinking:

I'd appreciate if you could test the new firmware that's based on upstream QMK:
https://github.com/Erovia/qmk_firmware/tree/the50/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50

The only thing that's buggy is the "LED as CapsLock indicator" feature, as I don't have a PCB, so I did the testing with Jacky's help, but he is away for a few days.

I want to iron the LED thing out before sending the patches to upstream.
Any feedback is welcome!

Thanks, my man, for everything!

[trabbit]

Finally got around to building it.

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That's really cute!

[TunnaTown]

QMK support have just been merged.
https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50

Those who prefer GUI, the keyboard should be available in QMK Configurator in a few days or so.

Edit: It's already available: https://config.qmk.fm/#/lazydesigners/the50/LAYOUT

[trabbit]

QMK support have just been merged.
https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/lazydesigners/the50

Those who prefer GUI, the keyboard should be available in QMK Configurator in a few days or so.

Edit: It's already available: https://config.qmk.fm/#/lazydesigners/the50/LAYOUT

Thanks man! You are the best!

[mrpetrov]

Hi trabbit

I was on the reserve list, put on there by you in late November. I haven't received any invoices or any shipping requests or anything like that, either on here, reddit or via email...?

Any update would be much appreciated!

Many thanks.

[mrpetrov]

My The50 just arrived tonight, it is adorable! Can't wait to build it.

[MikeTheTiger]

My The50 just arrived tonight, it is adorable! Can't wait to build it.

Nice!! Enjoy the build and post some pics!!

[mrpetrov]

My The50 just arrived tonight, it is adorable! Can't wait to build it.

Nice!! Enjoy the build and post some pics!!

Will do. Can't decide between SA Night King (which I think would pop nicely with the silver and has sympathetic cool tones), dev/tty (although beige and silver...?) or the Sushi colorway. Leaning towards a nice hi profile set like SA Night King.

[davisthegreat]

Any Plans for A R2 group buy? Would certainly be in for 1

[trabbit]

Any Plans for A R2 group buy? Would certainly be in for 1

Plan to open a new wave of spots before June.

[SK0P1]

Interested in a 2nd round!