GSX96 on TaoBao - Anyone want to help me decipher?

[Ouhei]

Well, gang, UPS is telling me that my order is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I'm skeptical, because last time I used UPS as a reshipped for Taobao, they told me that and I didn't actually get the item until a couple of days later.  But, I should have mine by Thursday at the latest, I think.

Edit: I looked at my previous shipments again. Some took longer than 3 days. So it's possible I won't see this till late this week or maybe even after this weekend. It will only be one day from the time customs releases it, but that could take some time.

Now it's in LAX clearance. If that doesn't take too long I should have it on Friday.

Same. Except mine's in NYC, lol.

[t-g-l-h-]

hey gang, sorry if this is super ignorant or already answered, but will i need PCB or plate mounted switches for this? And what stabilizers will I need? This is my first DIY build. Thank you for your help.

[schoolbus]

From the pictures it looks like it supports both so I would just get PCB mount and if it doesn't you can just worst case clip them.

You'll need PCB mounted stabilizers (I don't think it supports plate) and I think it only supports a 6.25 spacebar

[kmba]

Woohoo mine was shipped today and it's en route to taobao cargo warehouse.

[lazermajor]

From the pictures it looks like it supports both so I would just get PCB mount and if it doesn't you can just worst case clip them.

You'll need PCB mounted stabilizers (I don't think it supports plate) and I think it only supports a 6.25 spacebar

Are you sure it only takes PCB stabs? I ordered Plate mounted costars...

[schoolbus]

From the pictures it looks like it supports both so I would just get PCB mount and if it doesn't you can just worst case clip them.

You'll need PCB mounted stabilizers (I don't think it supports plate) and I think it only supports a 6.25 spacebar

Are you sure it only takes PCB stabs? I ordered Plate mounted costars...

I definitely don't think it supports Costar stabs, most things don't unless explicitly stated, they require different cutouts than Cherry.

It MIGHT support Plate mounted Cherry Stabs on some of the keys, but I don't know how it would work w/ the Enter since it is universal to allow ISO. Someone else can probably clear this up.

I know for certain it supports PCB mounted cherry stabs.

[lazermajor]

From the pictures it looks like it supports both so I would just get PCB mount and if it doesn't you can just worst case clip them.

You'll need PCB mounted stabilizers (I don't think it supports plate) and I think it only supports a 6.25 spacebar

Are you sure it only takes PCB stabs? I ordered Plate mounted costars...

I definitely don't think it supports Costar stabs, most things don't unless explicitly stated, they require different cutouts than Cherry.

It MIGHT support Plate mounted Cherry Stabs on some of the keys, but I don't know how it would work w/ the Enter since it is universal to allow ISO. Someone else can probably clear this up.

I know for certain it supports PCB mounted cherry stabs.

Well TIL thanks!

Someone previously said " it says all you need to buy is switches, stabilizers, and in-switch LEDs." does this mean it comes with diodes and resistors already soldered on? I don't know if you can tell from the pictures.

[kmba]

Well TIL thanks!

Someone previously said " it says all you need to buy is switches, stabilizers, and in-switch LEDs." does this mean it comes with diodes and resistors already soldered on? I don't know if you can tell from the pictures.

There's one fuzzy picture in the listing that shows diodes and resistors pre-soldered.  You're good to go!

[lazermajor]

Well TIL thanks!

Someone previously said " it says all you need to buy is switches, stabilizers, and in-switch LEDs." does this mean it comes with diodes and resistors already soldered on? I don't know if you can tell from the pictures.

There's one fuzzy picture in the listing that shows diodes and resistors pre-soldered.  You're good to go!

Cheers, this is turning out to be an even better deal than i thought. The RGB lights on the bottom, now the diodes and resistors, i thought we were getting an empty PCB!

[kmba]

Mine was accepted into taobao cargo and is waiting for me to pay international shipping.  I'll wait until I'm home so I can use Google translate heh

[E.E.L. Ambiense]

I'll have some extras on mehkee.com - I helped him hit his MOQ and some suggestions.

It won't be a crazy markup, just a slight margin to recover on held money for 2 months but shipping costs to here are going to hurt badly.

I jumped in on your Kailh Speed pre-order; would be awesome if you're going to have a few of these kits as well in order to use the Kailhs on.    Any details on color(s) you're going to put up?  I'll keep a watchful eye on your site!

Hoping for some  of these kits to show up for people.

[Ouhei]

Mine's still in NYC Clearance, so hopefully it clears early this week!

[moonmaster]

Mine's still in NYC Clearance, so hopefully it clears early this week!

Same for me. Still in customs (though LAX)

[t-g-l-h-]

Mine came in today. Popping in switches to the plate currently. One part of the plate, bottom right, where a screw goes in, is a little deformed. Hopefully it doesn't affect anything.

[schoolbus]

Should be getting mine tomorrow.

I'll post anything significant or answer any questions about the kit. Might build this weekend or not for a while, haven't decided.

[greenbox]

I just received mine today.  So excited to actually build my first keyboard.

Now I just need to order the switches and find out how to actually solder and install the program

[nya]

I just received mine today.  So excited to actually build my first keyboard.

So much work. 

[Ouhei]

Awesome that they're starting to come in for people! Mine shows "[Overseas] SecaucusTransferred Through Transit Point" as it's latest update so it's through customs at this point, hopefully I have it by the end of the week.

I'm just relieved that they're real and I didn't inadvertently sucker a bunch of you into some scam, lol.

[schoolbus]

Awesome that they're starting to come in for people! Mine shows "[Overseas] SecaucusTransferred Through Transit Point" as it's latest update so it's through customs at this point, hopefully I have it by the end of the week.

I'm just relieved that they're real and I didn't inadvertently sucker a bunch of you into some scam, lol.

Unless we find out the PCB's don't work properly or some other major underlying issue I think this GB has been an above average home-run. The price was outrageously good (Look at it compared to "Welfare96"- That ends up being the same price or more expensive and it's not even aluminum + it was limited) and the turn-around was 6 sigma above literally any other group buy ever including the what, 2 week delay?

Just based on the photo above it looks pretty slick.

Woo!

[kmba]

Mine just shipped from taobao cargo. Fit and finish on that case isn't top notch, but absolutely looks to be an excellent deal for what we all paid. I also got titanium gray, and the color looks awesome.

[E.E.L. Ambiense]

Looks awesome!

[kmba]

I'm putting 78g zealios on mine, then some temp caps while I wait who knows how long for gmk solarized dark 

[Ouhei]

Mine just shipped from taobao cargo. Fit and finish on that case isn't top notch, but absolutely looks to be an excellent deal for what we all paid. I also got titanium gray, and the color looks awesome.

The only issue I really see is that the diffusor looks like it might not sit perfectly flush with the case, other than that it looks great in the pictures. That could be an issue with everything not being screwed in place too?

Awesome that they're starting to come in for people! Mine shows "[Overseas] SecaucusTransferred Through Transit Point" as it's latest update so it's through customs at this point, hopefully I have it by the end of the week.

I'm just relieved that they're real and I didn't inadvertently sucker a bunch of you into some scam, lol.

Unless we find out the PCB's don't work properly or some other major underlying issue I think this GB has been an above average home-run. The price was outrageously good (Look at it compared to "Welfare96"- That ends up being the same price or more expensive and it's not even aluminum + it was limited) and the turn-around was 6 sigma above literally any other group buy ever including the what, 2 week delay?

Just based on the photo above it looks pretty slick.

Woo!

Here's hoping!

I think I'm going to do 67g Zealios, does anyone know what stabilizer sizes we need?

[cynviloq]

Awesome that they're starting to come in for people! Mine shows "[Overseas] SecaucusTransferred Through Transit Point" as it's latest update so it's through customs at this point, hopefully I have it by the end of the week.

I'm just relieved that they're real and I didn't inadvertently sucker a bunch of you into some scam, lol.

Unless we find out the PCB's don't work properly or some other major underlying issue I think this GB has been an above average home-run. The price was outrageously good (Look at it compared to "Welfare96"- That ends up being the same price or more expensive and it's not even aluminum + it was limited) and the turn-around was 6 sigma above literally any other group buy ever including the what, 2 week delay?

Just based on the photo above it looks pretty slick.

Woo!

There was actually a relatively high defect rate of PCBs from the manufacturer which is why there was a slight delay for testing all the PCBs.

We let the individual orders get filled first before my larger group order so I ended up not getting nearly half of the boards I purchased... On the positive side, everyone should be getting their boards soon and the GB runner will have a better idea of production numbers and failure rate to meet the total orders next time (if there is a next time..though I'm pushing for a R2!).

[E.E.L. Ambiense]

There was actually a relatively high defect rate of PCBs from the manufacturer which is why there was a slight delay for testing all the PCBs.

We let the individual orders get filled first before my larger group order so I ended up not getting nearly half of the boards I purchased... On the positive side, everyone should be getting their boards soon and the GB runner will have a better idea of production numbers and failure rate to meet the total orders next time (if there is a next time..though I'm pushing for a R2!).

Good to know.  It's impressive the seller went through all the trouble too; speaks volumes on his meddle. 

In the meantime, I'm basically camped out on your site now pounding F5 to see what you put up. 

[kmba]

Mine just shipped from taobao cargo. Fit and finish on that case isn't top notch, but absolutely looks to be an excellent deal for what we all paid. I also got titanium gray, and the color looks awesome.

The only issue I really see is that the diffusor looks like it might not sit perfectly flush with the case, other than that it looks great in the pictures. That could be an issue with everything not being screwed in place too?

Yes, the diffuser fitment looks a bit off and I also see a horizontal line in the anodization about one third down the side of the case. However, neither of those issues bother me whatsoever at this price point.

[schoolbus]

Got my kit, everything seems in order.

The "mystery" bag is just a nameplate for the bottom.

Can't seem to get all the RGB underglow lights to work properly but I didn't try screwing with bootmapper client too much.

Keys I tested appeared to work fine. I'll post more when I build.

[Ouhei]

Mine's out for delivery today! I'll post up pics tonight.

[lazermajor]

Mine has arrived at Bhiner and is now on its way to me, 3-7 working days with DHL. Can't wait, this is my first build!


Edit: I also ordered this set of DSA Carbon Keycaps to go with it.


Not Genuine but they don't look too shabby, heres a link to the taobao page.
https://world.taobao.com/item/545167829275.htm?fromSite=main

[t-g-l-h-]

this is also my first build. seems to be several peoples'. glad im not alone haha

[TerryMathews]

I just received mine today.  So excited to actually build my first keyboard.

Now I just need to order the switches and find out how to actually solder and install the program

Cool, it's got the SMD LEDs (or at least pads for them) for caps lock just like their version of the b.fake PCB does.

[Ouhei]

Great, mine shows delivered in TaoBao, but it's not here. I'm not sure what to do from here...

[kmba]

Is your shipping address listed correctly at the bottom of that tracking page.  Should be the last line under [Overseas section transport]

[Ouhei]

Is your shipping address listed correctly at the bottom of that tracking page.  Should be the last line under [Overseas section transport]

as far as I can tell it is, yeah.

[kmba]

So in the bottom right corner of the tracking window for me, it says (translated) "More information for the original courier companies, information after optimization To view , please click".  If I click that while the page is not translated (won't work when translated), it takes me to the original "un-optimized" tracking info, which when translated to english, is actually much more descriptive.  Maybe try that and see if it gives any different info.

[greenbox]

You should try using the couriers tracking site instead to show whereabouts it is. For me it was DHL and I used the 2nd waybill #  I think in your case you will have to go to good into-ups

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[kmba]

edit:  The shipper is JCEX, and it was transferred to UPS

Here's the UPS tracking #1Z22W0610393750219

Says left at front door.  best of luck.

[Ouhei]

edit:  The shipper is JCEX, and it was transferred to UPS

Here's the UPS tracking #1Z22W0610393750219

Says left at front door.  best of luck.

Appreciate the help, I was having a hard time getting to the UPS tracking #!

They must have come while I was a the gym because it wasn't there when I got home from work but was after the gym...I hate when tracking sasy delivered hours before it's actually delivered.

[schoolbus]

edit:  The shipper is JCEX, and it was transferred to UPS

Here's the UPS tracking #1Z22W0610393750219

Says left at front door.  best of luck.

Appreciate the help, I was having a hard time getting to the UPS tracking #!

They must have come while I was a the gym because it wasn't there when I got home from work but was after the gym...I hate when tracking sasy delivered hours before it's actually delivered.

Glad you got it!

[greenbox]

Mine has arrived at Bhiner and is now on its way to me, 3-7 working days with DHL. Can't wait, this is my first build!

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Edit: I also ordered this set of DSA Carbon Keycaps to go with it.

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Not Genuine but they don't look too shabby, heres a link to the taobao page.
https://world.taobao.com/item/545167829275.htm?fromSite=main

Damn those look quite nice. Was that also through bhiner and how long did it take ?

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[lazermajor]

Mine has arrived at Bhiner and is now on its way to me, 3-7 working days with DHL. Can't wait, this is my first build!

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Edit: I also ordered this set of DSA Carbon Keycaps to go with it.

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Not Genuine but they don't look too shabby, heres a link to the taobao page.
https://world.taobao.com/item/545167829275.htm?fromSite=main

Damn those look quite nice. Was that also through bhiner and how long did it take ?

Sent from my ONE A2001 using Tapatalk

Yeh i used bhiner. It only took a few days for it to arrive at bhiner, but its been waiting in their warehouse a couple months while they wait for the GSX96 to arrive. They are both being sent together to save on shipping.

[Ouhei]

Got a chance to look over the kit a bit last night and I'm really happy with the quality so far, some thoughts:

- The case is heavier/thicker than I thought it would be, I love the weight of it and how solid it feels
- I too have the line going across the sides, looks like this is from the milling process, it's barely noticeable unless you're looking for it though
- The acrylic inserts aren't perfect, but when you look at it overall they look fine, not worried about it.
- The nameplate is interesting, I don't think mine has a way to actually attach it to the case? I thought there'd be adhesive on the back but I'm not finding anything to peel off. I'll probably just leave it off.
- I'm not the biggest fan of the feed design but they're not bad and they're not visible once they're on anyways. I'm going to get some rubber/silicon sticky feet to put on the bottom edge of the case as well.

Now I just gotta order switches, stabilizers and a soldering gun...lol

Pictures of mine:



Edit: where are you guys buying your stabilizers? I'm having a hard time finding a good place that lets me buy individual 2x ones since we need 5 and all the "sets" I'm finding come with 4. Would prefer clear ones but black works.

[t-g-l-h-]

i got stabilizers on flashquark.com. met the guy on reddit and he was a super helpful dude (even told me what i needed for this kit when i showed him a pic). he deserves your $$$

[moonmaster]

Got a chance to look over the kit a bit last night and I'm really happy with the quality so far, some thoughts:

- The case is heavier/thicker than I thought it would be, I love the weight of it and how solid it feels
- I too have the line going across the sides, looks like this is from the milling process, it's barely noticeable unless you're looking for it though
- The acrylic inserts aren't perfect, but when you look at it overall they look fine, not worried about it.
- The nameplate is interesting, I don't think mine has a way to actually attach it to the case? I thought there'd be adhesive on the back but I'm not finding anything to peel off. I'll probably just leave it off.
- I'm not the biggest fan of the feed design but they're not bad and they're not visible once they're on anyways. I'm going to get some rubber/silicon sticky feet to put on the bottom edge of the case as well.

Now I just gotta order switches, stabilizers and a soldering gun...lol

Pictures of mine:

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Edit: where are you guys buying your stabilizers? I'm having a hard time finding a good place that lets me buy individual 2x ones since we need 5 and all the "sets" I'm finding come with 4. Would prefer clear ones but black works.

Switchtop.com.  Super reliable, super quick to ship, good prices, has 2u in Stock.

[Woovie]

Extremely disappointed I missed out on this initial group buy, the 96 key layout is my dream keyboard. Here's hoping for round 2

[boardinbum]

Im on the Welfare96 GB. Way better case on this buy. Hope to get one of these nice cases. If anyone wants to trade for the acrylic case let me know. I heard a new revision to the pcb is in the works too.

[moonmaster]

Cyan looks great with GMK Skeletor!

[kmba]

Nice. No issues with the build?

[SBJ]

Cyan looks great with GMK Skeletor!

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Lookin' real good, man!
**** I'm so bummed I missed out on skeletor. :D

[lazermajor]

Cyan looks great with GMK Skeletor!

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Looks friggin awesome! have you got a pic with the keycaps off? I'm just curious about how that bottom row layout works on the PCB