[IC] hbcp - hineybush compact

[Smoff]

hi. this is happening this summer.

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Hoping to toss polycarb into the mix. I ordered a prototype this week, should be here in about 2. I also got the new PCBs ordered and they should be here in the same timeframe. The alu prototype is in the works, should have that within the month. The alu version will be made by a very high profile maker's factory, and the PC one will be made at a widely used and well known one as well.

The goal is to do the group buy ideally the last week of June. It may be a bit longer out depending on protos/timelines/etc, but that'd be a good time for me as I have vacations/travel/other bs/etc to do in between.

I'm not sure how many PC ones will be available for the public-facing sale, but I hope to allow at least 10 to make it to that point. I believe I will have 40-50 aluminum units up for grabs as well.

The sale itself will be FCFS, with a date/time announced ahead of time. I'm still debating on whether to do Google Form or host it on my site as a product, because I'd like for people to be able to take their time in the decision process. I don't expect it to sell out in 30 seconds or anything, but you never know.

The colors aren't finalized yet. I'd like to do black and silver (clear ano) at least. There will likely be 2/3 more options, but which I'm not sure yet. Red/blue/green/gold/grey/pink are all being weighed, I'd like to get a few anodization samples (or examples from existing boards/group buys) from the factory ahead of time.

Est pricing is very very likely under $450 for a full kit. Full kit meaning top, bottom, weight, plate, and PCB (main and daughter). I don't have the alu case pricing yet, so it may still change.

Thought the blue proto looked really nice, would like to see it in the GB if possible.
That being said, might have to try and get this, I think it looks really good!

[ARSLOCK]

Looking forward to this board. I wanna know how this looks with SA caps.

It's a quite low-profile board, IMO would not look good with SA on it. I put a single SA key on the ESC when I was playing around with my proto and I just didn't like it so I never put a full set on. If you really want to see, I can try and wrangle the board to put SA on it for a pic.

[dmxtrix]

I would like to see that pic

[cyyz]

Looking forward to this board. I wanna know how this looks with SA caps.

It's a quite low-profile board, IMO would not look good with SA on it. I put a single SA key on the ESC when I was playing around with my proto and I just didn't like it so I never put a full set on. If you really want to see, I can try and wrangle the board to put SA on it for a pic.

I would love to see a pic if possible. Not many CP layout boards running nowadays or in IC besides this board or the Andromeda board which is also low profile.

[ReDsNoTDeAd]

Thirded for SA pic.

[hineybush]

Anyone using SA on HBCP is immediately banned from all hineybush group buys

 

[ReDsNoTDeAd]

*cries in penumbra*

[Xynerorias]

*smiles in serika*

[gideon]

been waiting for this a long time

[andrewregal]

Super interested in a polycarb! But if it's only 10 units I'm worried I won't be able to fill out the form in time

[hineybush]

Super interested in a polycarb! But if it's only 10 units I'm worried I won't be able to fill out the form in time

Depending on how the proto turns out and the scaling (quality, price, etc) goes I may be able to do more. We'll see though.

[ReDsNoTDeAd]

Super interested in a polycarb! But if it's only 10 units I'm worried I won't be able to fill out the form in time

Depending on how the proto turns out and the scaling (quality, price, etc) goes I may be able to do more. We'll see though.

I've heard there are issues with larger polycarb boards having terrible yields, so hopefully this fab is skilled at it...

[cyyz]

Anyone using SA on HBCP is immediately banned from all hineybush group buys

 

lol i'd probably end up with GMK on it anyway, i just have way too many SA sets

[ARSLOCK]

Here are some very bad pictures, sorry for the cat hairs. Also sorry I don't have a stepped caps for Dasher, TIL...

[ReDsNoTDeAd]

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Here are some very bad pictures, sorry for the cat hairs. Also sorry I don't have a stepped caps for Dasher, TIL...

Alright, he put SA on it. Reclaim the board and auction it off.

[J3ff_Leopard]

Because I'm selfish, a dark gray that matches GMK DMG would be 

[hineybush]

Looks like the alu one will be restricted to two colors only, due to the fab shop's restriction on lower-MOQ stuff. This opens a few doors to possibilities for color:

Colored polycarbonate
Running future rounds in other colors (ie black/silver now, red/blue next, etc etc)
Getting boards raw (so just sandblasted)

• Let end users get their raw board ano'd/cerakoted/etc
• Find another ano shop willing to do lower quantity stuff

Just some thoughts. I think offering raw would be useful, and perhaps charging a bit more to go through the custom color ano process for a customer. This could have issues for shipping/more handling/etc, but I'll explore it.

[ReDsNoTDeAd]

I know I don't speak for everyone, but I'd say run the alu in neutral colors (grey/black/silver) and the PC in standard translucent PC.

This keeb is gonna be $$$, but getting it cerakoted/finished - esp for non-americans is a shipping nightmare.

[hineybush]

I know I don't speak for everyone, but I'd say run the alu in neutral colors (grey/black/silver) and the PC in standard translucent PC.

That's my ideal run, however I'd like to please as many people as possible. I'm open to doing colored PC (and may do some color sampling and testing after my first clear PC proto comes). Silver will definitely be offered as it'll be a good base for cerakote etc. Then either black or grey. I'd still like to keep raw as an option and see about a secondary anodizing shop.


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[iaman]

I know I don't speak for everyone, but I'd say run the alu in neutral colors (grey/black/silver) and the PC in standard translucent PC.

That's my ideal run, however I'd like to please as many people as possible. I'm open to doing colored PC (and may do some color sampling and testing after my first clear PC proto comes). Silver will definitely be offered as it'll be a good base for cerakote etc. Then either black or grey. I'd still like to keep raw as an option and see about a secondary anodizing shop.


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Colored PC would take this from a "oh I'm probably going to grab this" to "this is a board that needs to be in my life", FWIW. I'm a big sucker for colored translucent plastics.

Hoping this goes well, whatever you end up doing!

[packleadercho]

I honestly wouldn't mind having just those two color options as long as the anodization is solid. I'm definitely on board for the silver.

[donut_sauce]

I'm super happy to have just silver/black. I imagine even with that limited color choice it will still be a super fast fcfs

[J3ff_Leopard]

If you are bound to 2 color options, going as neutral as possible is definitely best. Black, darker gray or silver. I would consider raw since I have a cerakote place less than 25 minutes away. Keeps the Mizu dream alive. I know others aren't as fortunate. No matter what options you offer, I'm still in.

[Smoff]

I know I don't speak for everyone, but I'd say run the alu in neutral colors (grey/black/silver) and the PC in standard translucent PC.

That's my ideal run, however I'd like to please as many people as possible. I'm open to doing colored PC (and may do some color sampling and testing after my first clear PC proto comes). Silver will definitely be offered as it'll be a good base for cerakote etc. Then either black or grey. I'd still like to keep raw as an option and see about a secondary anodizing shop.


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I cast my vote on black and silver!

[ReDsNoTDeAd]

*chanting*

Strawpoll! Strawpoll! Strawpoll!

[whinmeister]

Oh my this looks so damn good!

[cyyz]

Here are some very bad pictures, sorry for the cat hairs. Also sorry I don't have a stepped caps for Dasher, TIL...

Thanks for the pictures. Looks alright, similar to the TX-CP or the M65.

Black and Silver would be my ideal colors as well.

[ARSLOCK]

another pic with various blue SA on it. Still want to get that compatibility kit for dasher if anyone wants to sell it to me

[forumusername]

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

[ARSLOCK]

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

are you blue with envy

[hayt]

tuning in on this one. +1 for colored PC.

[hineybush]

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ordered some stuff to send to my fab to try and color match for colored polycarb versions.

[funderburker]

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ordered some stuff to send to my fab to try and color match for colored polycarb versions.

That's such a nice touch. Mirrored logo for seeing it when you have assembled the board.

[tentboy]

oh lawdy.  you're really gonna make me have to buy this aren't you

[hineybush]

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ordered some stuff to send to my fab to try and color match for colored polycarb versions.

That's such a nice touch. Mirrored logo for seeing it when you have assembled the board.

That's the goal! Hoping it looks cool with the RGB. I'll hopefully be able to get it semi-built next week.

[iaman]

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ordered some stuff to send to my fab to try and color match for colored polycarb versions.

oh god I need it

[donut_sauce]

 

[pepo2181]

I want this!!!

[andrewregal]

Wow that proto looks amazing! I'm all in on this 100% if I can get into the buy

[NRbigfoot]

That PC proto looks great! Really excited to try to get one of these boards (or at least use one at a meetup)

[jaang]

Didn’t think I’d ever be a fan of the 1800 but this has got me thinking. Love the work man!

[skiyoshii]

Need a CP for work, think I found it here!

[TheMastermind]

Have you figured out if you want to host the GB via a Google forum or your website? I would prefer the latter as it's less stressful for some.

[smoian]

Really interested in seeing how the colored PC turns out. Do you have any colors in mind for it already?

[hineybush]

Have you figured out if you want to host the GB via a Google forum or your website? I would prefer the latter as it's less stressful for some.

I'm thinking I'll do a raffle first, then FCFS (exclusing the winners of the raffle). Raffle will be Google Form, then I think FCFS will be through my site. I'm not 100% on that though, because I know it can be a pain in the ass to edit orders through my site/Shopify ordering.

Really interested in seeing how the colored PC turns out. Do you have any colors in mind for it already?

Clear (normal), smoke grey, atomic purple

[iaman]

Clear (normal), smoke grey, atomic purple

*puts money aside immediately*

[hineybush]

Clear (normal), smoke grey, atomic purple

*puts money aside immediately*

I also bought a couple atomic purple GBC cases to have for reference. I'm gonna be sending one to the factory so they can produce samples for me.

[ReDsNoTDeAd]

Have you figured out if you want to host the GB via a Google forum or your website? I would prefer the latter as it's less stressful for some.

I'm thinking I'll do a raffle first, then FCFS (exclusing the winners of the raffle). Raffle will be Google Form, then I think FCFS will be through my site. I'm not 100% on that though, because I know it can be a pain in the ass to edit orders through my site/Shopify ordering.

Really interested in seeing how the colored PC turns out. Do you have any colors in mind for it already?

Clear (normal), smoke grey, atomic purple

Don't attack my nostalgia like this man... I've gotta see a sample

[iaman]

Clear (normal), smoke grey, atomic purple

*puts money aside immediately*

I also bought a couple atomic purple GBC cases to have for reference. I'm gonna be sending one to the factory so they can produce samples for me.

You are doing the most important work in keyboard history right here

[SpAmRaY]

Will this be less than $500?

I love this layout but don't want to get my hopes up unnecessarily.

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