Post by: henz on Mon, 29 February 2016, 02:50:22
We will offer a plate + PCB(a kit) you will be able to add in RGB leds and a acrylic diffuser.
For those who are not familiar with the Life Zones work, you can check out his many keyboards at :
http://lzlife.tistory.com/ (http://lzlife.tistory.com/)
We need to achieve a MOQ of 18 pcbs+plates to get this to happen, so shout out to all your friends which has a LZ TKL board! We will not sell any diffusers or leds unless we hit MOQ of the plates and pcbs.
Order placed, 6 weeks approximately until the order fullfilment(Mid june)
Payment status 12/12
Offerings:
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PCB + Plate
The PCB is made by Leeku and is called L3 ALPhaS.
The pcb is programmed with JigOn firmware, can be found here: http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_sw&document_srl=2702787 (http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_sw&document_srl=2702787)
here are some shots from kbdlab with the pcb sitting in a orion v2:
http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2381083&mid=board_Lsno50 (http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=2381083&mid=board_Lsno50)
The plate is made by lifezone, you will be able to choose one between 3 different layouts:
- AEK II. Someone has to correct us if we are wrong but aek houses four 1.5, two 1,25 mods and a 6.5u spacebar. Only compatible with a LZ keyboards without winkey blockers
- Dell at101 and SGI type plate, Standard WKL(ansi 84 key) layout originating from dell at101 and SGI keyboards.This is compatible with all LZ keyboards.
- Dell at101W, this is a standard ANSI 87 key layout we all know from a standard tkl(filco, cmstorm quickfire, ducky etc) Only compatible with a LZ keyboards without winkey blockers.
(http://i.imgur.com/UOUiMv5.jpg)
80$ (43+37) Right now we only offer a pcb with a plate. So no plate or pcb only orders.
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We are glad to introduce PCB only orders at 43$
the pcbs are of the same dimension as a a87, and should fit in most korean custom cases.
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RGB Leds
Enough leds to fit a pcb 6$
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Acryllic Diffuser (3mm thick) 7$ LZ-FE ONLY
You will also be able to use this if you have a MX pcb with some kind of side leds, like a Nerd or tx87 etc. Again ths only fits LZ-FE.
This diffuser has been prototyped by yuktsi. And reworked by LZ
More
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/4846329c27d109054e78c880e352b2d2.jpg)
image stolen from the “post your Korean keyboard” thread,thanks for the potato yuktsi!
Drawing by LZ:
(http://i.imgur.com/5nCtElw.jpg)
image stolen from the “post your Korean keyboard” thread,thanks for the potato yuktsi!
Drawing by LZ:
(http://i.imgur.com/5nCtElw.jpg)
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Shipping
Shipping will be done from Life Zone himself, if your country does not fit into any of these groups Please send us a pm and we will try get a more accurate quote for you ,also if you plan to buy more than one kit. Please pm us. As this is pricing for 1 kit(plus leds and diffuser)
Shipping to Asia: 21$
Shipping to Europe 31,5$
Shipping to America 42$
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All orders will be billed a gb handling fee of 2$
If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here in the thread. Q&A will be created along the way.
Submit your order here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16oSZ63JR4ADgeOWZZTt15-goBVavyF5iX9ZrCS942Pw/viewform (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16oSZ63JR4ADgeOWZZTt15-goBVavyF5iX9ZrCS942Pw/viewform)
We want to thank LZ, Leeku and yuktsi which made this possible.
Post by: henz on Mon, 29 February 2016, 02:50:36
Current MOQ status?
18/10 Plates
18/18 Pcbs
Does at101 and at101W have stepped caps lock?
Yes
Are controller parts soldered on?
All controller parts are pre soldered, diodes and resistors are not(for switches).
Is the AEKII plate fully compatible with and aek keycaps(ie is the function row switches rotated)?
Yes
Lz tkl models:
LZ FE
LZ RE
LZ SE
LZ GH
LZ S
LZ F
Post by: henz on Tue, 01 March 2016, 14:00:18
Post by: jbondeson on Tue, 01 March 2016, 14:13:44
I personally don't own an LZ board, but it's great to see more Alps custom love! :thumb:
Edit:
Also AEK function rows are rotated, so you have the same dilemma there with vintage v. new caps.
Post by: henz on Tue, 01 March 2016, 15:06:01
You'll want to call out whether the Caps Lock is stepped or not for the AT101/AT101W plates. If they are stepped then vintage caps will fit, however the Alpine Winter and any future SP caps will not.
I personally don't own an LZ board, but it's great to see more Alps custom love! :thumb:
I guess i was unclear, both layouts have stepped caps lock. Added to the Q&A. You can see it on the pictures as well. caps and tab are located on the same horizontal coordinate
Post by: bocahgundul on Tue, 01 March 2016, 16:51:55
Let's spread the love
Post by: WNovizar on Tue, 01 March 2016, 16:59:26
Post by: bocahgundul on Tue, 01 March 2016, 17:02:06
If this GB only came with PCB and Plate only, then where can I get the case compatible with this PCB?You could search for LZ tkl board
I don't know where can you find 1 tho
but yeah a fellow Indonesian :thumb:
Post by: limitz on Tue, 01 March 2016, 17:37:23
Post by: WNovizar on Tue, 01 March 2016, 18:15:55
If this GB only came with PCB and Plate only, then where can I get the case compatible with this PCB?You could search for LZ tkl board
I don't know where can you find 1 tho
but yeah a fellow Indonesian :thumb:
I don't think that's the problem. I just want to be clear about case compatibility, since OP mentioned that this PCB (and Plate) is compatible with all TKL cases, including Varmilo TKL Aluminium cases, TEX/Filco ONI TKL cases?
Post by: Steezus on Tue, 01 March 2016, 18:27:15
If this GB only came with PCB and Plate only, then where can I get the case compatible with this PCB?You could search for LZ tkl board
I don't know where can you find 1 tho
but yeah a fellow Indonesian :thumb:
I don't think that's the problem. I just want to be clear about case compatibility, since OP mentioned that this PCB (and Plate) is compatible with all TKL cases, including Varmilo TKL Aluminium cases, TEX/Filco ONI TKL cases?
It's compatible for LZ specific TKL boards, not just any TKL.
Post by: henz on Tue, 01 March 2016, 23:37:57
Does this support the LZ-SE 84?
Yupp
Post by: Perish on Tue, 01 March 2016, 23:48:42
Post by: bocahgundul on Wed, 02 March 2016, 00:43:42
For clarity, no LZ case is a part of the buy? That would need to be sourced separately by the buyer correct?Yes, no case are being offered in this GB :thumb:
It just fit LZ made keyboard in TKL designIf this GB only came with PCB and Plate only, then where can I get the case compatible with this PCB?You could search for LZ tkl board
I don't know where can you find 1 tho
but yeah a fellow Indonesian :thumb:
I don't think that's the problem. I just want to be clear about case compatibility, since OP mentioned that this PCB (and Plate) is compatible with all TKL cases, including Varmilo TKL Aluminium cases, TEX/Filco ONI TKL cases?
Do you even read the post thoroughly bro?
Post by: Steezus on Wed, 02 March 2016, 01:14:23
It just fit LZ made keyboard in TKL designIf this GB only came with PCB and Plate only, then where can I get the case compatible with this PCB?You could search for LZ tkl board
I don't know where can you find 1 tho
but yeah a fellow Indonesian :thumb:
I don't think that's the problem. I just want to be clear about case compatibility, since OP mentioned that this PCB (and Plate) is compatible with all TKL cases, including Varmilo TKL Aluminium cases, TEX/Filco ONI TKL cases?
Do you even read the post thoroughly bro?
Chill bocah, he's new and it doesn't say anywhere in the OP that a case is not included.
Post by: WinterIsle on Wed, 02 March 2016, 02:16:02
Post by: henz on Wed, 02 March 2016, 02:17:50
One question: Are the controller parts came pre-soldered? Thanks.
Let me check, but im 90% sure controller parts come presoldered.
Post by: WinterIsle on Wed, 02 March 2016, 03:36:15
Let me check, but im 90% sure controller parts come presoldered.Nice :thumb:
Post by: henz on Wed, 02 March 2016, 05:01:56
What i added is a forum name field, so i can contact you if there are some issues.
I also change the plate+pcb section so you can speficy which plate layout you want.
Post by: Blaise170 on Wed, 02 March 2016, 06:02:35
Post by: henz on Wed, 02 March 2016, 06:13:40
So I'm interested if I can get a case... Where does one source a case? Do you have to buy a used one from someone who already has one or will LZ make a new batch? If the latter then I'll join. The former and I'm not interested.
unfortuneatley you need a to buy a used one, or wait untill LZ starts making a new one(which i dont think is planned currently)
Post by: henz on Wed, 02 March 2016, 06:14:09
Let me check, but im 90% sure controller parts come presoldered.Nice :thumb:
Controller parts are soldered, resistors and diodes are not.
Post by: zennasyndroxx on Wed, 02 March 2016, 06:27:07
Let me check, but im 90% sure controller parts come presoldered.Nice :thumb:
buybuybuy
All the best with the GB :)
Post by: henz on Wed, 02 March 2016, 06:37:43
:thumb:Let me check, but im 90% sure controller parts come presoldered.Nice :thumb:
buybuybuy
All the best with the GB :)
Also, Everyone who has ordered, please update your response because i had to make a change to the form.
Post by: henz on Thu, 03 March 2016, 06:36:56
So I'm interested if I can get a case... Where does one source a case? Do you have to buy a used one from someone who already has one or will LZ make a new batch? If the latter then I'll join. The former and I'm not interested.
Lz has created a IC for some kind of ironman board. Looks pretty cool. Have to ask him if it will be compatible.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=80196.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=80196.0)
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 03 March 2016, 11:00:28
Very intriguing. :D I'm certainly not the biggest Alps fan out there, but I've been rather disappointed with the feel of the MX Blues I have in my LZ-GH - having the option to swap out the PCB/plate with a drop-in solution like this is great, and will give me some motivation to try "high-end" Alps switches. ;)
It looks like the PCB supports 90 degree rotated switches in the F-row to accommodate AEKII keycaps - correct? If so, I will likely place an order. :)
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 03 March 2016, 11:02:54
:eek: Just saw this buy now. :eek:
Very intriguing. :D I'm certainly not the biggest Alps fan out there, but I've been rather disappointed with the feel of the MX Blues I have in my LZ-GH - having the option to swap out the PCB/plate with a drop-in solution like this is great, and will give me some motivation to try "high-end" Alps switches. ;)
It looks like the PCB supports 90 degree rotated switches in the F-row to accommodate AEKII keycaps - correct? If so, I will likely place an order. :)
make sure you get more than one kit. I had enough brown alps for my Duck Orion V2, but I used blue alps cause Hype. Was a mistake. I am now back to square one. Try those switches if you can first!
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 03 March 2016, 11:07:51
:eek: Just saw this buy now. :eek:
Very intriguing. :D I'm certainly not the biggest Alps fan out there, but I've been rather disappointed with the feel of the MX Blues I have in my LZ-GH - having the option to swap out the PCB/plate with a drop-in solution like this is great, and will give me some motivation to try "high-end" Alps switches. ;)
It looks like the PCB supports 90 degree rotated switches in the F-row to accommodate AEKII keycaps - correct? If so, I will likely place an order. :)
make sure you get more than one kit. I had enough brown alps for my Duck Orion V2, but I used blue alps cause Hype. Was a mistake. I am now back to square one. Try those switches if you can first!
I've tried enough switch types to get a good feel for them, thankfully. I still don't buy all the hype with most of them, but after being relatively underwhelmed with Matias QuietClicks I'm ready to give some of the others a chance in a kustom board and see how that goes. Just hoping I can find a semi-decent price. :))
Post by: CommonCurt on Thu, 03 March 2016, 11:15:33
Post by: henz on Thu, 03 March 2016, 12:28:45
:eek: Just saw this buy now. :eek:
Very intriguing. :D I'm certainly not the biggest Alps fan out there, but I've been rather disappointed with the feel of the MX Blues I have in my LZ-GH - having the option to swap out the PCB/plate with a drop-in solution like this is great, and will give me some motivation to try "high-end" Alps switches. ;)
It looks like the PCB supports 90 degree rotated switches in the F-row to accommodate AEKII keycaps - correct? If so, I will likely place an order. :)
Let me check that.
How long will this GB be open for?
28 march(this year :))
Post by: vivalarevolución on Thu, 03 March 2016, 21:25:38
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 03 March 2016, 21:30:36
Just saw this. Might buy. I'll have to think about it.
just do it TM
Post by: bocahgundul on Fri, 04 March 2016, 00:46:27
:eek: Just saw this buy now. :eek:I'm gonna check that for you hoff!
Very intriguing. :D I'm certainly not the biggest Alps fan out there, but I've been rather disappointed with the feel of the MX Blues I have in my LZ-GH - having the option to swap out the PCB/plate with a drop-in solution like this is great, and will give me some motivation to try "high-end" Alps switches. ;)
It looks like the PCB supports 90 degree rotated switches in the F-row to accommodate AEKII keycaps - correct? If so, I will likely place an order. :)
Just saw this. Might buy. I'll have to think about it.(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oEzRJ8gLxe0/VgXfxul_6_I/AAAAAAAABYs/LH038a0r09c/s1600/L5KKlZq.gif)
How long will this GB be open for?
28 march but we will let it open for more to meet the moq
Post by: henz on Fri, 04 March 2016, 01:42:00
:eek: Just saw this buy now. :eek:
Very intriguing. :D I'm certainly not the biggest Alps fan out there, but I've been rather disappointed with the feel of the MX Blues I have in my LZ-GH - having the option to swap out the PCB/plate with a drop-in solution like this is great, and will give me some motivation to try "high-end" Alps switches. ;)
It looks like the PCB supports 90 degree rotated switches in the F-row to accommodate AEKII keycaps - correct? If so, I will likely place an order. :)
PCB supports it atleast. get back to you on the plate.
Post by: bocahgundul on Fri, 04 March 2016, 04:23:26
:eek: Just saw this buy now. :eek:
Very intriguing. :D I'm certainly not the biggest Alps fan out there, but I've been rather disappointed with the feel of the MX Blues I have in my LZ-GH - having the option to swap out the PCB/plate with a drop-in solution like this is great, and will give me some motivation to try "high-end" Alps switches. ;)
It looks like the PCB supports 90 degree rotated switches in the F-row to accommodate AEKII keycaps - correct? If so, I will likely place an order. :)
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Confirmed that its rotated 90 degree
Post by: henz on Fri, 04 March 2016, 04:49:10
Post by: limitz on Fri, 04 March 2016, 08:47:02
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 04 March 2016, 08:53:37
Im waiting for your order Hoff :D
I ordered. :D I think I butchered the form though. I put my entire address in the 'address' section, because I didn't see a section for 'city'. It should be easy to figure out though. Let me know if you have any questions or want to reprimand me for my stupidity. :P
Post by: henz on Fri, 04 March 2016, 08:54:29
Im waiting for your order Hoff :D
I ordered. :D I think I butchered the form though. I put my entire address in the 'address' section, because I didn't see a section for 'city'. It should be easy to figure out though. Let me know if you have any questions or want to reprimand me for my stupidity. :P
Its rather me who should add a city section. Ill fix
Post by: BunnyLake on Fri, 04 March 2016, 08:56:22
gl guys
Post by: bocahgundul on Fri, 04 March 2016, 08:59:45
great workThank you bunny!
gl guys
OuO hoff joining team alps yoIm waiting for your order Hoff :D
I ordered. :D I think I butchered the form though. I put my entire address in the 'address' section, because I didn't see a section for 'city'. It should be easy to figure out though. Let me know if you have any questions or want to reprimand me for my stupidity.
Joined, thanks for reminder :thumb:Yay thank you!
Post by: henz on Fri, 04 March 2016, 09:02:24
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 04 March 2016, 09:17:56
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 04 March 2016, 09:19:13
gais dont forget to add your layouts!
Oops. :-[
Added. But I also switched from 2 kits to 1 kit. :( Sorry, but after some more thought I just can't justify having three PCBs for the same board. :|
Post by: henz on Fri, 04 March 2016, 09:25:04
I'm in. It's all about the Alps.
Sweet!
great work
gl guys
Thanks!
gais dont forget to add your layouts!
Oops. :-[
Added. But I also switched from 2 kits to 1 kit. :( Sorry, but after some more thought I just can't justify having three PCBs for the same board. :|
good! we are more than halfway if we are 1 behind at due date, ill hold you accountable! :P
Post by: LifeZ on Sun, 06 March 2016, 18:15:54
alps plate 3 type for LZ tkl series(without LZ-R)
dell at101 new
dell at101 old
apple ext2
STS 1.2mm plate
Post by: limitz on Sun, 06 March 2016, 19:19:11
Post by: bocahgundul on Sun, 06 March 2016, 19:34:01
I know very little about Alps, which of the above keyboards is easiest to source switches, keycaps from?You mean the easiest alps switches to get right? Well, the easiest one is getting matias switches. Or if you want some OG stuff you could get salmon alps for tactile switches that can be sourced from AEK 2. I think that is the easiest alps SKCM switches to get and salmon alps is really good and some users said that they feel like an ergo clear with actuation points on top.
And keycaps. You could source ABS keycaps from matias. But if you want some good alps keycaps you could search in ebay for AEK 2 keyboard and SGI granite keyboard for their thick PBT dyesubs.
I hope that this post helps you and if not you could ask more bro!
Using tapatalk to post is damn hard
Hi all~!Thank you for all the work LZ!
alps plate 3 type for LZ tkl series(without LZ-R)
dell at101 new
dell at101 old
apple ext2
STS 1.2mm plate
Post by: henz on Mon, 07 March 2016, 06:25:52
Just saw this. Might buy. I'll have to think about it.
Let me check, but im 90% sure controller parts come presoldered.Nice :thumb:
gais where are your orders? :D
Dont make me buy the rest of the kits to meet the MOQ.
Post by: henz on Wed, 09 March 2016, 14:58:10
Post by: Blaise170 on Wed, 09 March 2016, 15:09:45
anyone have some LZ friends? i dont want to buy the rest of the kits :)
Like I said, I'd buy in if there was a compatible case available to buy with it, but there isn't (and the Ironman case isn't compatible either according to LZ).
Post by: henz on Wed, 09 March 2016, 15:17:05
anyone have some LZ friends? i dont want to buy the rest of the kits :)
Like I said, I'd buy in if there was a compatible case available to buy with it, but there isn't (and the Ironman case isn't compatible either according to LZ).
we love you for it blaise!
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sat, 12 March 2016, 11:55:23
Updated op with the new plate pictures.Just saw this. Might buy. I'll have to think about it.Let me check, but im 90% sure controller parts come presoldered.Nice :thumb:
gais where are your orders? :D
Dont make me buy the rest of the kits to meet the MOQ.
Budget and lack of a case is holding me back. Plus, I might be falling out of love with Alps. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=80354.0)
Post by: henz on Sat, 12 March 2016, 15:54:59
Updated op with the new plate pictures.Just saw this. Might buy. I'll have to think about it.Let me check, but im 90% sure controller parts come presoldered.Nice :thumb:
gais where are your orders? :D
Dont make me buy the rest of the kits to meet the MOQ.
Budget and lack of a case is holding me back. Plus, I might be falling out of love with Alps. (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=80354.0)
Can't you like both? I even use my Browns from time to time:)
I can understand its hard to justify if your case less =(
Post by: itzmeluigi on Sat, 12 March 2016, 20:48:51
Post by: henz on Sun, 13 March 2016, 00:37:29
Is there a list of all LZ TKL boards that exist? Im generally not a fan of the look on most LZ boards but if i can find one i like ill probably join and find a case at a later time. Dell AT101 old layout for the win :thumb:
You can check the Lz link in the op. But I added a list which are the ones I know fit, the RE I have to check if it's compatible but I don't think so.
Post by: bocahgundul on Sun, 13 March 2016, 01:24:58
Is there a list of all LZ TKL boards that exist? Im generally not a fan of the look on most LZ boards but if i can find one i like ill probably join and find a case at a later time. Dell AT101 old layout for the win :thumb:I'm sorry for the late reply but this is the list of tkl lz that can be used :
LZ FE
LZ RE
LZ SE
LZ GH
LZ S
LZ F
Post by: henz on Sun, 13 March 2016, 08:10:48
Is there a list of all LZ TKL boards that exist? Im generally not a fan of the look on most LZ boards but if i can find one i like ill probably join and find a case at a later time. Dell AT101 old layout for the win :thumb:I'm sorry for the late reply but this is the list of tkl lz that can be used :
LZ FE
LZ RE
LZ SE
LZ GH
LZ S
LZ F
Q&A updated! :thumb:
Post by: itzmeluigi on Sun, 13 March 2016, 10:34:27
Theres someone selling a LZ R but in the OP it says its not compatible. What part on it causes the incompatibility? Would modding maybe make it work?
Post by: henz on Sun, 13 March 2016, 12:52:11
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=47497.0
Post by: bocahgundul on Sun, 13 March 2016, 17:37:03
Awesome list thanks :D LZ S looks so good.Its because of the screw on the plate
Theres someone selling a LZ R but in the OP it says its not compatible. What part on it causes the incompatibility? Would modding maybe make it work?
No we can't fix it by modding bro haha
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 13 March 2016, 19:53:41
Can't you like both? I even use my Browns from time to time:)
I can understand its hard to justify if your case less =(
Not when I live in less than 700 square feet. If it ain't being used, it's out the door.
Post by: E3E on Mon, 14 March 2016, 12:57:22
Can't you like both? I even use my Browns from time to time:)
I can understand its hard to justify if your case less =(
Not when I live in less than 700 square feet. If it ain't being used, it's out the door.
I've got a Realforce coming in today, courtesy of Axtran, so I'll finally be able to compare Alps SKCM Brown and Alps SKCM Neon Green (Lime, or whatever) to Topre as so many make comparisons there.
I don't think I could ever give up on Alps though, because I love the switches for more than just their feel. The history of Alps and their design in general just charms the hell out if me.
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 14 March 2016, 13:04:16
Can't you like both? I even use my Browns from time to time:)
I can understand its hard to justify if your case less =(
Not when I live in less than 700 square feet. If it ain't being used, it's out the door.
I've got a Realforce coming in today, courtesy of Axtran, so I'll finally be able to compare Alps SKCM Brown and Alps SKCM Neon Green (Lime, or whatever) to Topre as so many make comparisons there.
I don't think I could ever give up on Alps though, because I love the switches for more than just their feel. The history of Alps and their design in general just charms the hell out if me.
alps OnO
Post by: bocahgundul on Wed, 16 March 2016, 00:14:24
give alps another chance pls
Can't you like both? I even use my Browns from time to time:)
I can understand its hard to justify if your case less =(
Not when I live in less than 700 square feet. If it ain't being used, it's out the door.
I've got a Realforce coming in today, courtesy of Axtran, so I'll finally be able to compare Alps SKCM Brown and Alps SKCM Neon Green (Lime, or whatever) to Topre as so many make comparisons there.
I don't think I could ever give up on Alps though, because I love the switches for more than just their feel. The history of Alps and their design in general just charms the hell out if me.
alps OnO
Post by: alienman82 on Wed, 16 March 2016, 00:14:54
give alps another chance pls
Can't you like both? I even use my Browns from time to time:)
I can understand its hard to justify if your case less =(
Not when I live in less than 700 square feet. If it ain't being used, it's out the door.
I've got a Realforce coming in today, courtesy of Axtran, so I'll finally be able to compare Alps SKCM Brown and Alps SKCM Neon Green (Lime, or whatever) to Topre as so many make comparisons there.
I don't think I could ever give up on Alps though, because I love the switches for more than just their feel. The history of Alps and their design in general just charms the hell out if me.
alps OnO
Ahh maybe ...
Post by: E3E on Wed, 16 March 2016, 02:55:17
Alps SKCM Brown and Alps SKCM Neon Green definitely feel like very close equivalents, kind of like a mechanical Topre switch (clacky bottoming out as opposed to the rubbery thock of Topre).
Post by: bocahgundul on Wed, 16 March 2016, 03:35:23
Eh, I guess it's not surprising to anyone that knows my preferences, but I tried some Topre finally, and I definitely don't prefer it over Alps.You should embrace the oneness with cup rubber bro :p
Alps SKCM Brown and Alps SKCM Neon Green definitely feel like very close equivalents, kind of like a mechanical Topre switch (clacky bottoming out as opposed to the rubbery thock of Topre).
They feel good if you're not hammering the keys
Post by: E3E on Wed, 16 March 2016, 12:47:53
Eh, I guess it's not surprising to anyone that knows my preferences, but I tried some Topre finally, and I definitely don't prefer it over Alps.You should embrace the oneness with cup rubber bro :p
Alps SKCM Brown and Alps SKCM Neon Green definitely feel like very close equivalents, kind of like a mechanical Topre switch (clacky bottoming out as opposed to the rubbery thock of Topre).
They feel good if you're not hammering the keys
Oh, someday I'll totally drop some cash on making a fun custom Topre rig or something, since I admire all the customization people put in to Topre stuff! I just don't think it's my favorite kind of switch is all. They are incredibly smooth, but they don't have that separation that I feel with mechanical compared to anything made from rubber. I know I'd get slayed for this comment, lol.
They are very nice though. :) I guess I've just sold my soul to Alps. :P
Post by: bocahgundul on Wed, 16 March 2016, 19:41:27
I agree with you!Eh, I guess it's not surprising to anyone that knows my preferences, but I tried some Topre finally, and I definitely don't prefer it over Alps.You should embrace the oneness with cup rubber bro :p
Alps SKCM Brown and Alps SKCM Neon Green definitely feel like very close equivalents, kind of like a mechanical Topre switch (clacky bottoming out as opposed to the rubbery thock of Topre).
They feel good if you're not hammering the keys
Oh, someday I'll totally drop some cash on making a fun custom Topre rig or something, since I admire all the customization people put in to Topre stuff! I just don't think it's my favorite kind of switch is all. They are incredibly smooth, but they don't have that separation that I feel with mechanical compared to anything made from rubber. I know I'd get slayed for this comment, lol.
They are very nice though. :) I guess I've just sold my soul to Alps. :P
I sold my soul to alps too :p
Post by: Blaise170 on Thu, 17 March 2016, 11:23:35
Post by: bocahgundul on Sat, 19 March 2016, 01:51:26
Post by: appleonama on Sat, 19 March 2016, 01:53:07
I tried Topre last year at a meetup and I was highly unimpressed. All the better too, don't have to pay a giant price premium on it.
:^) Sorry pleb fingers will never understand topre.
Post by: calavera on Sat, 19 March 2016, 02:22:18
I tried Topre last year at a meetup and I was highly unimpressed. All the better too, don't have to pay a giant price premium on it.
:^) Sorry pleb fingers will never understand topre.
I think topre is something that kinda grows on you the more you use it. You can't just judge it by typing on it a few times. When I first got it I was like meh, but as I used it for a few weeks it really grew on my and became my main board for two years. Anywho, back on topic: I would have jumped on this immediately but I'm having a hard time finding a board/case that would fit. :(
Post by: bocahgundul on Sat, 19 March 2016, 04:07:49
Ugh thanks god that topre is what you guys are after, if not alps will be so scarceI tried Topre last year at a meetup and I was highly unimpressed. All the better too, don't have to pay a giant price premium on it.
:^) Sorry pleb fingers will never understand topre.
I tried Topre last year at a meetup and I was highly unimpressed. All the better too, don't have to pay a giant price premium on it.
:^) Sorry pleb fingers will never understand topre.
I think topre is something that kinda grows on you the more you use it. You can't just judge it by typing on it a few times. When I first got it I was like meh, but as I used it for a few weeks it really grew on my and became my main board for two years. Anywho, back on topic: I would have jumped on this immediately but I'm having a hard time finding a board/case that would fit. :(
What about buy a plate and pcb and design the case yourself :p
Post by: henz on Mon, 21 March 2016, 12:54:55
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 21 March 2016, 12:55:54
People of the realm of geekhack, if you are lurking around and have not yet decided, you better do it soon or this won't happen.
how soon bro?
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 21 March 2016, 12:57:49
Post by: henz on Mon, 21 March 2016, 13:00:24
I am considering ordering several kits just deciding on things.
I've set 28 March in op, I can extend it to 31st if it helps
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 21 March 2016, 13:04:14
I am considering ordering several kits just deciding on things.
I've set 28 March in op, I can extend it to 31st if it helps
Oh I think I'm fine with a week. Thanks for the offer though.
Post by: limitz on Mon, 21 March 2016, 14:26:18
I am considering ordering several kits just deciding on things.
I've set 28 March in op, I can extend it to 31st if it helps
How many is still needed to meet MOQ?
Post by: henz on Mon, 21 March 2016, 14:57:48
I am considering ordering several kits just deciding on things.
I've set 28 March in op, I can extend it to 31st if it helps
How many is still needed to meet MOQ?
we are 11/18 so 7 more
Post by: E3E on Mon, 21 March 2016, 15:07:01
But there's really no need for me to buy it with the LZ plate. It'd be, like, impossible for me to sell JUST an Alps plate to someone unless, on the off chance, they really wanted to handwire a TKL Alps board or had a PCB of their own, but no plate, which is even less likely.
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 21 March 2016, 15:25:31
I am considering ordering several kits just deciding on things.
I've set 28 March in op, I can extend it to 31st if it helps
How many is still needed to meet MOQ?
we are 11/18 so 7 more
hmm I'll be ordering 3 I think, but no promises just yet.
Post by: bocahgundul on Mon, 21 March 2016, 18:00:13
I'd order 2 if I could just get the PCB, since I have 3 bottoms for my Orion v2. I plan on having two tops built out of acrylic and getting some plates done so I can have all of them go into separate boards.Yes you can just buy the PCB cause the moq is 18 pcb and 10 plates :thumb:
But there's really no need for me to buy it with the LZ plate. It'd be, like, impossible for me to sell JUST an Alps plate to someone unless, on the off chance, they really wanted to handwire a TKL Alps board or had a PCB of their own, but no plate, which is even less likely.
Post by: E3E on Mon, 21 March 2016, 18:46:38
I'd order 2 if I could just get the PCB, since I have 3 bottoms for my Orion v2. I plan on having two tops built out of acrylic and getting some plates done so I can have all of them go into separate boards.Yes you can just buy the PCB cause the moq is 18 pcb and 10 plates :thumb:
But there's really no need for me to buy it with the LZ plate. It'd be, like, impossible for me to sell JUST an Alps plate to someone unless, on the off chance, they really wanted to handwire a TKL Alps board or had a PCB of their own, but no plate, which is even less likely.
SIGN ME UP THEN!
Post by: bocahgundul on Mon, 21 March 2016, 18:49:13
YOU GOT IT BROI'd order 2 if I could just get the PCB, since I have 3 bottoms for my Orion v2. I plan on having two tops built out of acrylic and getting some plates done so I can have all of them go into separate boards.Yes you can just buy the PCB cause the moq is 18 pcb and 10 plates :thumb:
But there's really no need for me to buy it with the LZ plate. It'd be, like, impossible for me to sell JUST an Alps plate to someone unless, on the off chance, they really wanted to handwire a TKL Alps board or had a PCB of their own, but no plate, which is even less likely.
SIGN ME UP THEN!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16oSZ63JR4ADgeOWZZTt15-goBVavyF5iX9ZrCS942Pw/viewform
Post by: E3E on Mon, 21 March 2016, 18:51:34
YOU GOT IT BROSIGN ME UP THEN!I'd order 2 if I could just get the PCB, since I have 3 bottoms for my Orion v2. I plan on having two tops built out of acrylic and getting some plates done so I can have all of them go into separate boards.Yes you can just buy the PCB cause the moq is 18 pcb and 10 plates :thumb:
But there's really no need for me to buy it with the LZ plate. It'd be, like, impossible for me to sell JUST an Alps plate to someone unless, on the off chance, they really wanted to handwire a TKL Alps board or had a PCB of their own, but no plate, which is even less likely.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16oSZ63JR4ADgeOWZZTt15-goBVavyF5iX9ZrCS942Pw/viewform
Done. I'm down for two PCBs. Specified in the form that I only wish to order two PCBs without any plates and that Mr. Bocahgundul said it was fine to do so. :P
Post by: henz on Tue, 22 March 2016, 07:42:29
YOU GOT IT BROSIGN ME UP THEN!I'd order 2 if I could just get the PCB, since I have 3 bottoms for my Orion v2. I plan on having two tops built out of acrylic and getting some plates done so I can have all of them go into separate boards.Yes you can just buy the PCB cause the moq is 18 pcb and 10 plates :thumb:
But there's really no need for me to buy it with the LZ plate. It'd be, like, impossible for me to sell JUST an Alps plate to someone unless, on the off chance, they really wanted to handwire a TKL Alps board or had a PCB of their own, but no plate, which is even less likely.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16oSZ63JR4ADgeOWZZTt15-goBVavyF5iX9ZrCS942Pw/viewform
Done. I'm down for two PCBs. Specified in the form that I only wish to order two PCBs without any plates and that Mr. Bocahgundul said it was fine to do so. :P
ive updated the form please update your response.
Post by: E3E on Tue, 22 March 2016, 07:53:01
ive updated the form please update your response.
Done. Now, do the RGB LEDs not come presoldered onto the PCB in this case? They did with the Orion v2. I ask because of the RGB LED option.
Post by: alienman82 on Tue, 22 March 2016, 07:55:49
ive updated the form please update your response.
Done. Now, do the RGB LEDs not come presoldered onto the PCB in this case? They did with the Orion v2. I ask because of the RGB LED option.
don't forget diodes
Post by: E3E on Tue, 22 March 2016, 07:57:28
ive updated the form please update your response.
Done. Now, do the RGB LEDs not come presoldered onto the PCB in this case? They did with the Orion v2. I ask because of the RGB LED option.
don't forget diodes
And resistors too apparently.
Oh well, these will likely sit for a while before being built as I'll need to get the plates made elsewhere. :P
Also, just wanted a more accurate representation of the PCBs as these are probably what we will be getting (ignore the circles; it was taken from a question in the Orion v2 thread):
(http://i.imgur.com/8R14mOY.png)
So it'll be a red PCB as opposed to a white PCB unless this version is different.
Post by: henz on Tue, 22 March 2016, 08:41:20
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 24 March 2016, 16:36:59
Post by: henz on Fri, 25 March 2016, 01:06:22
Post by: henz on Tue, 29 March 2016, 01:55:07
also, Leeku will include diodes and resistors with the pcbs(not pre soldered) I will start sending out invoices during the day.
Thanks everyone who made this happen.
Post by: bocahgundul on Tue, 29 March 2016, 02:48:06
Post by: henz on Tue, 29 March 2016, 05:38:35
In the meantime , for those who havent ,please specify what plates you want. Or send me a pm with the information
Post by: limitz on Wed, 30 March 2016, 12:36:35
Post by: bocahgundul on Wed, 30 March 2016, 19:25:38
Paid! Looking forward to an Alps LZ-SE.Uh oh LZ SE alps damnnn
Post by: popkorn62 on Thu, 31 March 2016, 01:06:06
Post by: henz on Thu, 31 March 2016, 09:51:41
im in a hurry, ill updates ops and what not tomorrow
Post by: henz on Fri, 01 April 2016, 15:14:24
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 01 April 2016, 17:13:27
Post by: alienman82 on Fri, 01 April 2016, 17:14:47
Post by: alienman82 on Sat, 02 April 2016, 11:12:34
Post by: gain on Sat, 02 April 2016, 19:36:52
paid thanks so much! Now to find an LZ.....
Ayeee... Me too haha
Post by: hitlu on Sat, 02 April 2016, 21:29:29
Post by: henz on Sun, 03 April 2016, 01:13:51
Post by: calavera on Mon, 04 April 2016, 09:05:27
Post by: henz on Fri, 08 April 2016, 03:13:56
Hopefully i will make the order by the end of the weekend.
Thanks everyone.
Post by: henz on Mon, 11 April 2016, 03:43:53
Everyone has paid their order!
There have been some miscommunication between interested parties. So i have not yet placed the order. Hopefully we can get it resolved asap.
Ill update again when i know more.
Post by: hitlu on Mon, 11 April 2016, 20:46:05
Update,
Everyone has paid their order!
There have been some miscommunication between interested parties. So i have not yet placed the order. Hopefully we can get it resolved asap.
Ill update again when i know more.
Hope every thing goes well
Post by: henz on Tue, 12 April 2016, 01:21:22
Update,
Everyone has paid their order!
There have been some miscommunication between interested parties. So i have not yet placed the order. Hopefully we can get it resolved asap.
Ill update again when i know more.
Hope every thing goes well
Good news
Order has been paid! Now the waiting game begins. Ill update op when i have estimates
Post by: hitlu on Tue, 12 April 2016, 04:39:35
bumpUpdate,
Everyone has paid their order!
There have been some miscommunication between interested parties. So i have not yet placed the order. Hopefully we can get it resolved asap.
Ill update again when i know more.
Hope every thing goes well
Good news
Order has been paid! Now the waiting game begins. Ill update op when i have estimates
Post by: henz on Tue, 12 April 2016, 05:06:12
bumpUpdate,
Everyone has paid their order!
There have been some miscommunication between interested parties. So i have not yet placed the order. Hopefully we can get it resolved asap.
Ill update again when i know more.
Hope every thing goes well
Good news
Order has been paid! Now the waiting game begins. Ill update op when i have estimates
Already updated, or what are you bumping?
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 14 April 2016, 09:46:04
Post by: hammelgammler on Thu, 14 April 2016, 15:08:42
Post by: E3E on Thu, 14 April 2016, 16:51:06
Would it be still possible to get a PCB/Plate combo? I'm a little late, but depending on other things (Orion V2) I might need the PCB/Plate to make it ALPS compatible.
These plates are only for LZ boards, good sir. So you'd have to order only a PCB and get a plate made.
I can't seem to get anyone to share files for the Alps plate on the Orion v2, so you might have to design it yourself. There's also the Kingsaver to consider if anyone's selling.
Post by: henz on Fri, 15 April 2016, 01:46:00
Would it be still possible to get a PCB/Plate combo? I'm a little late, but depending on other things (Orion V2) I might need the PCB/Plate to make it ALPS compatible.
Would it be still possible to get a PCB/Plate combo? I'm a little late, but depending on other things (Orion V2) I might need the PCB/Plate to make it ALPS compatible.
These plates are only for LZ boards, good sir. So you'd have to order only a PCB and get a plate made.
I can't seem to get anyone to share files for the Alps plate on the Orion v2, so you might have to design it yourself. There's also the Kingsaver to consider if anyone's selling.
As E says, the plates are only for LZ keyboards, although, at fulfillment i have a extra pcb for sale.
Post by: hitlu on Tue, 19 April 2016, 05:05:51
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Post by: laughatpain on Mon, 09 May 2016, 17:56:32
Post by: henz on Tue, 17 May 2016, 01:38:31
More
PLATES ARE DONE
(http://i.imgur.com/CQ3RQZO.jpg)
1 more week and the pcbs should be ready too.
(http://i.imgur.com/CQ3RQZO.jpg)
1 more week and the pcbs should be ready too.
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 17 May 2016, 11:07:46
HelloMorePLATES ARE DONEShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/CQ3RQZO.jpg)
1 more week and the pcbs should be ready too.
Great news! :D Thanks for the update henz. :-*
Post by: alienman82 on Tue, 17 May 2016, 11:47:30
HelloMorePLATES ARE DONEShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/CQ3RQZO.jpg)
1 more week and the pcbs should be ready too.
awesome! Really excited
Post by: bocahgundul on Mon, 23 May 2016, 04:07:05
pcb done! :thumb:
Post by: alienman82 on Fri, 27 May 2016, 10:53:03
Show Image(http://imgur.com/fuCpQ9W.png)
pcb done! :thumb:
YES! Need my parts now!
Post by: bocahgundul on Mon, 30 May 2016, 23:08:46
today shipping :thumb:
Post by: alienman82 on Mon, 30 May 2016, 23:21:15
Show Image(http://imgur.com/nv9zeZA.png)
today shipping :thumb:
YEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: KnivesM on Mon, 30 May 2016, 23:28:26
Nice!Show Image(http://imgur.com/nv9zeZA.png)
today shipping :thumb:
Post by: LifeZ on Tue, 31 May 2016, 00:08:58
Soon, Enjoy your time~ :D
Post by: alienman82 on Fri, 03 June 2016, 13:26:54
Post by: henz on Fri, 03 June 2016, 14:17:14
Came today. Wish it at least came with diodes, but that was expected
What?!? Pictures please!
So no diodes? It was promised by leeku, let me check.
Post by: alienman82 on Fri, 03 June 2016, 21:51:43
Came today. Wish it at least came with diodes, but that was expected
What?!? Pictures please!
So no diodes? It was promised by leeku, let me check.
I don't have a picture, but no diodes were in the box. Nothing soldered on the PCB either.
Post by: henz on Fri, 03 June 2016, 23:45:00
Came today. Wish it at least came with diodes, but that was expected
What?!? Pictures please!
So no diodes? It was promised by leeku, let me check.
I don't have a picture, but no diodes were in the box. Nothing soldered on the PCB either.
Ill talk with leeku and lz. Nothing was supposed to be soldered but diodes should be included with the package
Post by: henz on Wed, 08 June 2016, 03:58:41
Post by: gain on Wed, 08 June 2016, 05:06:21
Post by: henz on Wed, 08 June 2016, 06:52:29
looked a bit on ebay, looks like you can get 100 diodes for 2$ shipped anywhere.
If Leeku/LZ doesnt decide to do right for themselves i promise to take 2$ for each bought set out of my own pocket to cover buying diodes.
I know its not the buying of the diodes which is annoying, rather not being able to start building your board when getting the package.
But its the only thing i can do.
Post by: limitz on Fri, 10 June 2016, 09:25:47
Post by: hitlu on Tue, 14 June 2016, 07:53:31
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Post by: henz on Wed, 15 June 2016, 15:40:34
Post by: duynguyenle on Thu, 30 June 2016, 14:56:54
Post by: henz on Mon, 01 August 2016, 05:22:13
On a side note, i have had zero luck reaching Leeku about the missing diodes, he is basically not responding.
So to all members who participated in the gb, send me a pm and ill send a 2$ gift from my own pocket