[GB] Duckmini V2 Group Buy [COMPLETE]

[TrueCustom]

Updated 26 October 2013.


This group buy is closed.
Enjoy your DuckminiV2!


Thanks




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Updated 30 July 2013.

I updated the list.

Thanks



elton5354 / Black basic set x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

Halverson / Black basic set x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

Kayliss / Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

___q / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

tadbitnerdy / Black basic set x 1, Red basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Refunded

mashby / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

tjcaustin / Black basic set x 1 / Paid

god / Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

ebacho / Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

Matt3o / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid




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Updated 28 July 2013.

I updated the list.

Thanks



elton5354 / Black basic set x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment

Halverson / Black basic set x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

Kayliss / Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

___q / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

tadbitnerdy / Black basic set x 1, Red basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

mashby / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment

tjcaustin / Black basic set x 1 / Paid

god / Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

ebacho / Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

Matt3o / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid







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Updated 27 July 2013.


I sent all invoices. If you didn't receive it, please send me a PM or Email.


Thanks




elton5354 / Black basic set x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment

Halverson / Black basic set x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment

Kayliss / Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

___q / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment

tadbitnerdy / Black basic set x 1, Red basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment

mashby / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment

tjcaustin / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment

god / Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment

ebacho / Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment

Matt3o / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1 / Waiting for payment











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Updated 26 July 2013.


Hi!


This is the confirmed order.
If you want to change you order please send me a PM.


Thanks.



elton5354 / Black basic set x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Preparing invoice

Halverson / Black basic set x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Preparing invoice

Kayliss / Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Paid

___q / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1 / Preparing invoice

tadbitnerdy / Black basic set x 1, Red basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Preparing invoice

mashby / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Preparing invoice

tjcaustin / Silver basic set x 1, Black basic set x 1 / Preparing invoice

god / Red basic set x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Preparing invoice

ebacho / Silver basic set x 1, Black basic set x 1, Black Duck Raiser x 1 / Preparing invoice





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Updated 24 July 2013


The orders are over the maximum quantity for Geekhack, so i closed the GB. Therefore, Please do not place an order even if the form works.
I will send you the invoices soon.

Thanks.


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Hi!


My name is Byungho Kim and am helping Duck0113, who designed Duckmini V2, for group buy in out side of S.Korea.
I am really pleased and honored to introduce Duckmini V2 in Geekhack.


Duckmini V2 is designed for not only sophisticated feeling but also extream customizing.
Especilly, Duckmini V2 set includes both Cherry and Alps frame, so you can choose Alps or Cherry switches.


Duckmini V2 is now in production, so Duck0113 is expecting that he will be able to ship the item by the end of August.
However, the schedule might be changed by unexpected issues.


You may use the following links to place an order.
http://duck0113.tistory.com/37
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mY9rhcbbBxJsILAYhgd-eQ1ik3q1v8x_Q3NerqACexg/viewform


If you have any question about Duckmini V2, please feel free to contact me. (bhplus.kim@gmail.com)


Thanks.





Group buy items

- Duckmini V2 Basic set : $245(without taxes and delivery fee)

   1 Aluminum hosuing.
   1 Aseembled PCB without switches.
   1 Frame for cherry switch.
   1 Frame for Alps switch.


- Duck Raiser(Option) : $62(without taxes and delivery fee)

   1 Duck Raiser for adjusting Duck Mini2 housing angle from 7 degree to 11 degree.



Specs.

- Aluminum Housing
 
   Made of Aluminum 6061-T6
   You can choose silver, red or black color.
   You can adjust housing angle from 7 degree to 11 degree with Duck Dummy(optional)
   You cannot use your Pocker PCB because the dip switch conflicts housing.
   Now, you may use Poker 1 PCB, and if the shape of Poker 2 PCB is the same as Poker 1, you may use Poker 2 PCB too. However, since the dip switch hall is not through out the case, you need to detach PCB from the case to adjust dip switch mode.


- PCB

  All parts are installed by SMT machine except switches.
  You can install switches with/without frame.
  You can install Cherry or Alps switches.
  Support keymapping.(The keymap program is based on text and command,so you need a little bit knowledge of XML and command)
  Support full led.
  Support Macro.(TBD)


- Cherry frame

  Frame for Cherry switches.
  1.5T SUS


- Alps Frame

  Frame for Alps switches.
  1.2T SUS
 
 
- Duck Raiser

   Made of Aluminum 6061-T6
   You can choose silver, red or black color.

 

[feng]

Really love that Duck Raiser. Gotta order at least two of those for one Duck board.

[CPTBadAss]

What Alps stabilizers does this use? You never answered that in the other thread.

[TrueCustom]

What Alps stabilizers does this use? You never answered that in the other thread.

Oh i am so sorry. I thought i explained it. My mistake.


The Alps frame is desgined for Old Dell and SGI, so if you have stabilizers which compatible with Old Dell or SGI they should be installed.
Also, Duck0113 tested only Old Dell and SGI Keycaps, so i think who wants to install Alps should make sure having an Old Dell or SGI first.
Unluckly, most of all keyboard from Apple doesn't look like fit in.

If you want to use another keycaps than please let me know and review it first. I will let you know if PCB installs it or not as soon as possible.


Thanks.

[Matt3o]

very tempted... I spent a bit too much lately, though. I'll think about it another couple of days.

[tadbitnerdy]

Ordered 1 black and 1 red, with color matched raisers for both .  Will we receive and invoice for this, or do we just pay it now?

Oh, and what PCB does this come with exactly?  I just thought these cases were made for the Poker.

[pmh1410]

Many thanks Byungho Kim, who designed all PCB of Kmac keyboard. Great member on KBDmania.

[mashby]

Ordered.


Now I will go weep into my empty wallet.

[Sifo]

LOCAL PICK UP?

Now i feel obligated to buy one.

[jspark]

Tempting... But four GH60s will be coming...., and three Poker IIs are coming....., and I was planning to buy a Leopold 660C...
Dang!!

[ciderjuseyo]

I have been using and testing duckmini V2 keyboard sample.
This is a very well-made keyboard.

[CPTBadAss]

The Alps frame is desgined for Old Dell and SGI, so if you have stabilizers which compatible with Old Dell or SGI they should be installed.
Also, Duck0113 tested only Old Dell and SGI Keycaps, so i think who wants to install Alps should make sure having an Old Dell or SGI first.
Unluckly, most of all keyboard from Apple doesn't look like fit in.

Thank you!

[nky0210]

Very nice Duck mini keyboard 

[Grimey]

Is there an option for purchasing PCB & Plate only (ALPS)? 

[ApocalypseMaow]

What's the deadline for this?

[tjcaustin]

Hnnng, I thought I was done buying keyberhds.

Going with 2 so I can have 1 alps and 1 MX

[meiosis]

Is this going to be a limited run with max order? Also are the anodizing colors set?

[ApocalypseMaow]

Is this going to be a limited run with max order? Also are the anodizing colors set?

Those colors are set, don't know about the rest.

[bazh]

any info about deadline or something like that for taking orders ?

[GeeNDL82]

I hope you can add one more option for Bolts (Screw) same as picture below:

[meiosis]

I hope you can add one more option for Bolts (Screw) same as picture below:

Show Image

Well now it seems like I'm really joining this GB -.-. That looks pretty damn amazing.


I only wish we could anodize in different colors D;. Blue and white would be so nice together

[tjcaustin]

I hope you can add one more option for Bolts (Screw) same as picture below:

Show Image

Well now it seems like I'm really joining this GB -.-. That looks pretty damn amazing.


I only wish we could anodize in different colors D;. Blue and white would be so nice together

Worst case, find a local place to reanodize in prefered color. 

[adamseto]

wow i like full red

[GeeNDL82]

Default color is ok. But the bolt (yellow color in picture) make me feel Duck mini has different with another. i love it and i hope we will have one more option about BOLTS.

[jspark]

What layout the pcb is supporting?

[Forever]

Dummy is hard to understand,whats that for?

[Xenderwind]

Dummy is hard to understand,whats that for?

I think duck dummy=riser, the thing you see on the back that changes the angle.  Kind of like the feet at the bottom of keyboards.

[SpAmRaY]

Dummy is hard to understand,whats that for?

It was a wording thing...this is what it is


- Duck Raiser(Option) : $62(without taxes and delivery fee)

   1 Duck Raiser for adjusting Duck Mini2 housing angle from 7 degree to 11 degree.

[Forever]

Dummy is hard to understand,whats that for?

It was a wording thing...this is what it is


- Duck Raiser(Option) : $62(without taxes and delivery fee)

   1 Duck Raiser for adjusting Duck Mini2 housing angle from 7 degree to 11 degree.

Hum,thanks. Still dont know why they call this raiser dummy.ha

[mashby]

Ordered 1 black and 1 red, with color matched raisers for both .  Will we receive and invoice for this, or do we just pay it now?

I have this question as well.

[___q]

I was told I would receive an invoice

(silver/silver here )

[acantha]

I haven't bought a custom pcb like this before... is putting the switches on a complex process? i gather soldering would be required?

[mashby]

I haven't bought a custom pcb like this before... is putting the switches on a complex process? i gather soldering would be required?

Yes, soldering would be required. You can do this yourself, or there are many people here in the forum that can do it for you.

For doing it yourself, I recommend WhiteFireDragon's great videos - Ergo-Clear Mod has a lot of great info in it. For what to buy, be sure to check out the Living Solder thread.

If you're looking for someone to build it up for you, then be sure to check the Professional Services Directory

[TrueCustom]

any info about deadline or something like that for taking orders ?

I will take orders until 27 July, but it might end sooner.

[TrueCustom]

I hope you can add one more option for Bolts (Screw) same as picture below:

Show Image

I am sorry but the special screw bolts are canceled since the price is amazingly expensive.

[TrueCustom]

Ordered 1 black and 1 red, with color matched raisers for both .  Will we receive and invoice for this, or do we just pay it now?

I have this question as well.

You may pay it later. i am going to send invoices soon.

[TrueCustom]

What layout the pcb is supporting?

For Cherry, Duckmini V2 supports the following combinations.

- Normal right shift or 1.75 + 1
- Steped Capslock or straight capslock
- Winkey or Winkeyless
- 2x Backspace or 2 individual keys(You cannot use the frame for this combination)


For Alps

- Only support Old Dell or SGI.

[tadbitnerdy]

Ordered 1 black and 1 red, with color matched raisers for both .  Will we receive and invoice for this, or do we just pay it now?

I have this question as well.

You may pay it later. i am going to send invoices soon.

Thanks!  I will wait for invoice

[Luke]

I would order but ALPS switches and keycaps are too hard to find

The pics look really awesome though!


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[meiosis]

Is there going to be a production limit? And do you know if we will be able to get GON to assemble before shipping (outside of Korea)?

[tjcaustin]

I would order but ALPS switches and keycaps are too hard to find

The pics look really awesome though!


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Did you not see the "works with MX, too"?

[Grimey]

Is there an option for purchasing PCB & Plate only (ALPS)? 

Quoting myself as I would really like to know, can I purchase PCB and Plates alone?

[okooko]

if only that raiser stretched all the way across the leading edge with a hole for the cord, then around the sides as well and turn it into a gundam suit. damn cool

[god]

Ordered.

[Photoelectric]

Ordered.

Dat user name

[Xenderwind]

Ordered.

Dat user name

fun fact!: Dogfood lid is a palindrome for dildo of god.


But to stay on topic, that red looks so awesome.  Great job on the design.

[Luke]

I would order but ALPS switches and keycaps are too hard to find

The pics look really awesome though!


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Did you not see the "works with MX, too"?

I promised myself at the start of this that I wouldn't have more than one keyboard of each switch type and I've only got green left to go

The alps bit is the only thing that interested me over all the other 60% happenings at the moment.


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[GeeNDL82]

I will take order soon. I'm contacting with DON for help me complete work on this keyboard

[meiosis]

Is there going to be a production limit? And do you know if we will be able to get GON to assemble before shipping (outside of Korea)?

Also curious on anodizing colors, I saw on KBDm that there was a white anodized color. I will probably be ordering on of these in the next day or so, you will let us know if you end early? :3

[mashby]

Is there going to be a production limit? And do you know if we will be able to get GON to assemble before shipping (outside of Korea)?

Also curious on anodizing colors, I saw on KBDm that there was a white anodized color. I will probably be ordering on of these in the next day or so, you will let us know if you end early? :3

'

Do you have a link?

[Matt3o]

Are you sure about the white case? I think it's just the silver one took on an angle that seems white

PS: I'm ordering one duckmini too!

[naokira]

Too bad I spent too much lately. If only I could get just the pcb...

[Photoelectric]

According to this thread, white anodizing is lengthy and expensive, so if it were available for this GB, it'd probably cost significantly more money.
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45117.msg940493

[turtle]

I want one so bad but its so expensive and already have a poker and a pure sigh

[TrueCustom]

The orders are over the maximum quantity for Geekhack, so i closed the GB. Therefore, Please do not place an order even if the form works.
I will send you the invoices soon.

Thanks.

[meiosis]

If anyone backs out may I join in?

[Matt3o]

The orders are over the maximum quantity for Geekhack, so i closed the GB. Therefore, Please do not place an order even if the form works.
I will send you the invoices soon.

Thanks.

WHHAAT!?! Wasn't it the 27th?! I just bought an SGI Granite just for this  Oh well...

if anyone changed his mind I would gladly take over his/her board.

[elton5354]

Yeah, he said the limit for GH orders is about 5-8 cases.

[Matt3o]

my bad.

my wallet is safe.

[GeeNDL82]

hi. Why you close so fast. 27 is the deadline. How can i order??? >.<

[Matt3o]

hi. Why you close so fast. 27 is the deadline. How can i order??? >.<

it seems there was both a deadline and a maxium order quantity

[tadbitnerdy]

Yeah, it wasn't very clear.  I hope I made it in on time

[GeeNDL82]

  Feel not good right now

[TrueCustom]

I am very sorrry for that i didn't write the maximun quantity on this thread.

Usually, Duck0113 makes enough cases for reparing, so if you really want to buy Duckmini V2, please send me a PM by 27 July.
Once the GB finishes and if there are left cases, i will contact you in order.
I won't send an invoice for this backorder and won't collect payment until i know there are left cases.

I am really sorry about it again.
Thanks.

[feng]

PM sent.

[elton5354]

Can you list who made it to the GB (I hope I did)? Thanks

[GeeNDL82]

PM sent too :>

[mashby]

I sent a PM just in case. I have not received an invoice yet for the order that I placed previously.

[Kayliss]

Thanks for your work TrueCustom. 

[GeeNDL82]

I AM WAITING MY NAME IN ORDER LIST

[___q]

So excited about this one, can't wait to get my invoice.

I get to desolder a lot of complicated blue ALPS sometime this weekend

[mashby]

mashby / Silver basic set x 1, Silver Duck Raiser x 1, Red Duck Raiser x 1 / Preparing invoice

[tadbitnerdy]

w00t, I'm in, too!

[ebacho]

Now the hard part is deciding whether to use Alps or MX 

[Photoelectric]

Now the hard part is deciding whether to use Alps or MX 

Seeing as there are close to no custom modern options for Alps, I'd go with Alps!

[ebacho]

Now the hard part is deciding whether to use Alps or MX 

Seeing as there are close to no custom modern options for Alps, I'd go with Alps!

I haven't actually tried any Alps/Alps clone variants I like though, barring Montereys, which don't have the same pin configuration as real Alps do if I recall correctly.

[elton5354]

Where can I get some clicky alps?

[Photoelectric]

Matias has some for sale through mechanicalkeyboards.com.
http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_list&c=52

[elton5354]

Thanks! I also wonder if the caps lock are all off centered?

[___q]

Clearly you should all use cherry switches, so my keyboard will be more unique!

EDIT:: And it is (sadly) correct that Monterey blues have different pin positions than normal alps

[Matt3o]

Invoice received and paid.

Thanks to TrueCustom and tjcaustin!

please declare a very low value when shipping (such as $30 )

[ebacho]

Paid too - Thanks TrueCustom for this GB!

[tadbitnerdy]

Paid!


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[___q]

Payment sent!   Thanks for running this!

[Glod]

congratulations to those who got in on this.

kind of a weird thing to say to people who voluntarily spent the money but due to the limited amount and how crazy unique this is i think they deserve congratulations.

[god]

Paid.

[tjcaustin]

Paid

[GeeNDL82]

waiting for 1 slot

[elton5354]

waiting for 1 slot

Well, one refunded, so you can email/PM OP for the spot

[YongJK]

I have ordered somewhere else.
But can I ask this duckminiv2 accept both plate and pcb mounted stabilizer ?

[TrueCustom]

I have ordered somewhere else.
But can I ask this duckminiv2 accept both plate and pcb mounted stabilizer ?

Do you mean Cherry and Alps frame? Then yes.
Also, you can install Cherry switch without frame. It means you can use PCB mounted stabilizer with Cherry switch.

Thanks.

[Matt3o]

okay I'll be the one who asks this.

what's the lead time?

[elton5354]

I think he said end of August

Will you come back to Toronto by then? Can't wait!

[Matt3o]

I think he said end of August

Will you come back to Toronto by then? Can't wait!

Nice!

[YongJK]

I have ordered somewhere else.
But can I ask this duckminiv2 accept both plate and pcb mounted stabilizer ?

Do you mean Cherry and Alps frame? Then yes.
Also, you can install Cherry switch without frame. It means you can use PCB mounted stabilizer with Cherry switch.

Thanks.

I ordered Cherry frame.
But I am going to use frame. So I can still have PCB mounted stabilizer on it right ?

At least it gets the same in my kmac will be fine.

[rurushu]

I have ordered somewhere else.
But can I ask this duckminiv2 accept both plate and pcb mounted stabilizer ?

Do you mean Cherry and Alps frame? Then yes.
Also, you can install Cherry switch without frame. It means you can use PCB mounted stabilizer with Cherry switch.

Thanks.

I ordered Cherry frame.
But I am going to use frame. So I can still have PCB mounted stabilizer on it right ?

At least it gets the same in my kmac will be fine.

I think you can use PCB mount stabs on it even if you use the frame...

[YongJK]

I have ordered somewhere else.
But can I ask this duckminiv2 accept both plate and pcb mounted stabilizer ?

Do you mean Cherry and Alps frame? Then yes.
Also, you can install Cherry switch without frame. It means you can use PCB mounted stabilizer with Cherry switch.

Thanks.

I ordered Cherry frame.
But I am going to use frame. So I can still have PCB mounted stabilizer on it right ?

At least it gets the same in my kmac will be fine.

I think you can use PCB mount stabs on it even if you use the frame...

Oh shot.
You are here. Sweat.

[rurushu]

I have ordered somewhere else.
But can I ask this duckminiv2 accept both plate and pcb mounted stabilizer ?

Do you mean Cherry and Alps frame? Then yes.
Also, you can install Cherry switch without frame. It means you can use PCB mounted stabilizer with Cherry switch.

Thanks.

I ordered Cherry frame.
But I am going to use frame. So I can still have PCB mounted stabilizer on it right ?

At least it gets the same in my kmac will be fine.

I think you can use PCB mount stabs on it even if you use the frame...

Oh shot.
You are here. Sweat.

why you are so surprised??? this is a forum... ==|||
anyway, back to topic. You can check duckmini v2's previous pics on the stabs part....

[GeeNDL82]

lol, the person who refunded orders 2 basic set. It's mean that we might have 2 slots, 1slot for 1 basic sets

[mashby]

Paid yesterday.

[Matt3o]

just received this for you-know-what

[mashby]

just received this for you-know-what

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Great minds think alike because I'm wanting to do the same thing.

[Matt3o]

already retrobrighting that spacebar

now... I just miss the case... and the PCB... and the plate...

[meiosis]

Hopefully I am still the first on the backorder list, I would really like to take over tad's Black duck with red raiser :\ Feel free to invoice me anytime ^^

[TrueCustom]

Hi!


The machining processes end and the cases are on the finishing process.
The cases are going on anodizing process from Tuesday, so if you want to change color, please let me know by this Sunday.
The Shipping date might be delayed a week or two week. Please kindly understand it.

Thanks!

[Matt3o]

wow I didn't expect this to be this quick actually!

thanks for the update!

[___q]

Awesome, this is quicker than I was expecting, too!

Now I just have to dig out my soldering iron...

[Kayliss]

Thanks for the update TrueCustom. Faster than I was expecting aswell, I've gotta hurry up and find some switches/keycaps now!  )

[mashby]

Woo hoo!

Great update TrueCustom. Thank you!

[MTManiac]

ohhh this is very cool!
too bad they are all taken, I would have loved to drop some monterey blues in a mini like this

[ebacho]

ohhh this is very cool!
too bad they are all taken, I would have loved to drop some monterey blues in a mini like this

Montereys have a different pin config than alps, so you wouldn't actually be able to do that.

[elton5354]

Very nice.

I am ready for you!

[Matt3o]

silent or clicky?

[elton5354]

Clicky all the way!

[Matt3o]

that's my boy.

[TheQsanity]

Ohhh my this is sick! Where are all DA transparent switches come from?

[___q]

Ohhh my this is sick! Where are all DA transparent switches come from?

Those are Matias switches, they make a clicky and a quiet version of them.

[GeeNDL82]

THANK FOR UPGRADE, KIM

[MTManiac]

ohhh this is very cool!
too bad they are all taken, I would have loved to drop some monterey blues in a mini like this

Montereys have a different pin config than alps, so you wouldn't actually be able to do that.

forgot about that, smk grr, complicated whites then /shrug either way I have too many switches and not enough custom pcbs

[elton5354]

Are you back in Toronto with the goodies yet?

[___q]

Sorry for the offtopic-ish bump to this thread.

I was wondering: how were the LEDs soldered/mounted into the alps board in the OP?

Alps switches (at least those clear matias ones) don't have a hole for an LED like cherry switches do.

[calavera]

LED's soldered on the bottom of the PCB and bent through the center hole which cherry switches would mount to.

[___q]

LED's soldered on the bottom of the PCB and bent through the center hole which cherry switches would mount to.

Ah, ok, that sounds kind of painful to do. I may end up doing this with matias silent switches on the redline/LZ 1800 (transparent edges on the case too...).  Certainly not on this duck mini, it's getting (opaque) blue clicky alps

Thanks so much!

[Matt3o]

does anyone have specs for the LED?

also what about the firmware? Is it hasu's one?

[TrueCustom]

does anyone have specs for the LED?

also what about the firmware? Is it hasu's one?

I installed 470 Ohm resisters for LEDs, so the currents would be 5~10mA for each LEDS.
I made the firmware and will release keymapping tools soon.

Thanks!

[meiosis]

does anyone have specs for the LED?

also what about the firmware? Is it hasu's one?

I installed 470 Ohm resisters for LEDs, so the currents would be 5~10mA for each LEDS.
I made the firmware and will release keymapping tools soon.

Thanks!

so smart

[TrueCustom]

Hi!

Duckmini V2s and Raisers are ready to ship. We will ship the items during next week.
I am going back to Canada this weekend and handcarry few sets for whom choosen local pickup in Toroto.
Please send me a PM to arrange pickup date in Toronto.

Thanks.

[elton5354]

Hi!

Duckmini V2s and Raisers are ready to ship. We will ship the items during next week.
I am going back to Canada this weekend and handcarry few sets for whom choosen local pickup in Toroto.
Please send me a PM to arrange pickup date in Toronto.

Thanks.

YAY! That means I get to pick mine up before others get shipped? :D

Let me know when you're back and I'll come to you for pick up!

Thanks!!!

[meiosis]

Hi!

Duckmini V2s and Raisers are ready to ship. We will ship the items during next week.
I am going back to Canada this weekend and handcarry few sets for whom choosen local pickup in Toroto.
Please send me a PM to arrange pickup date in Toronto.

Thanks.

YAY! That means I get to pick mine up before others get shipped? :D

Let me know when you're back and I'll come to you for pick up!

Thanks!!!

he's going to pick you up at the airport

[TrueCustom]

Hi!

Duckmini V2s and Raisers are ready to ship. We will ship the items during next week.
I am going back to Canada this weekend and handcarry few sets for whom choosen local pickup in Toroto.
Please send me a PM to arrange pickup date in Toronto.

Thanks.

YAY! That means I get to pick mine up before others get shipped? :D

Let me know when you're back and I'll come to you for pick up!

Thanks!!!

he's going to pick you up at the airport

LOL   

[elton5354]

What's your arrival time and terminal?

[Matt3o]

Hi!

Duckmini V2s and Raisers are ready to ship. We will ship the items during next week.
I am going back to Canada this weekend and handcarry few sets for whom choosen local pickup in Toroto.
Please send me a PM to arrange pickup date in Toronto.

Thanks.

[tonyl0822]

WOW, I'm too late

[GeeNDL82]

anybody, any shipping update

[elton5354]

Some pictures for y'all eager fellows







I posted this on another thread.

There are some defects and imperfections regarding this case.  Some explained by TrueCustoms himself and some I've found after careful inspection.

- There is a chip on the side of the riser due to the anodizing process. 
- The plates are stainless steel and the back side of the plates have laser burns.
- PCBs are missing ONE diode on them
- A minor scratch on the flat corner

[elton5354]

Some more pictures as there is a limit on each post.





The burnt is on the back side of the plate, so I think it's fine.

[YongJK]

Some more pictures as there is a limit on each post.

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The burnt is on the back side of the plate, so I think it's fine.

the result is a bit disappointing to me.
The price is not cheap either.

[Matt3o]

thanks for the pictures! 

anodization doesn't seem top notch and also the laser cut is a bit rough. But the CNC job seems pretty darn good.

[GeeNDL82]

omg. that's crazy :O these picture are so disappoint >.<

[___q]

Hopefully the scuffs don't show up so much on the silver ones    The plate seems to look nice from the top, so no big deal there.  Excited to get this, regardless.  Thanks for the pictures!

Are the diodes a standard size/specification? (Do diodes even have specifications that matter in non-high-power situations?)  I have a switchless QFR pcb around, can I just harvest a diode from it?

[elton5354]

I'm not sure about which diodes.  TrueCustom let me borrow his keyboard to take some diodes off his for the missing ones on the PCBs.

I don't have them with me right now (at work).  I'll see if there is a specific number on it?

[___q]

I'm not sure about which diodes.  TrueCustom let me borrow his keyboard to take some diodes off his for the missing ones on the PCBs.

I don't have them with me right now (at work).  I'll see if there is a specific number on it?

Eh, nevermind, I forgot that the QFR was all through-hole components.

[elton5354]

I'm not sure about which diodes.  TrueCustom let me borrow his keyboard to take some diodes off his for the missing ones on the PCBs.

I don't have them with me right now (at work).  I'll see if there is a specific number on it?

Eh, nevermind, I forgot that the QFR was all through-hole components.

You can use either one.

[elton5354]

Which side is positive for the LEDs?

[elton5354]

Finished soldering this baby up last night. Not sure if I did the LEDs right ...LEDs aren't lighting up...

[The_Beast]

nm

[___q]

Have these been shipped yet (to those of us in the US)?

Just curious!

[Matt3o]

Have these been shipped yet (to those of us in the US)?

Just curious!

and to those not just in the US

[Photoelectric]

Finished soldering this baby up last night. Not sure if I did the LEDs right ...LEDs aren't lighting up...

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Probably a silly guess, but perhaps software is the issue?

[___q]

Have these been shipped yet (to those of us in the US)?

Just curious!

and to those not just in the US

Ah, sorry, by "those of us in the US" I really meant "those of us not in the same area of Canada that could pick up our boards in person"

[TrueCustom]

Hi!

I could not use the internet for a while, because i moved. I am tethering my 3G.

First of all, you don't need to sorder a missing diode, because Duck0113 unrapped all packages and is sodering every diodes.
Therefore, the shipping date is delayed, but i think Duck0113 can ship the items very soon.

I am uploading F/W and keymapping tool kit in an hour on a new thread.
As i mentioned before, the keymapping tool kit is based on CMD/XML, so it is difficult to use.
If you have any question about it please use the new thread.

Thanks.

[Matt3o]

Hi!

I could not use the internet for a while, because i moved. I am tethering my 3G.

First of all, you don't need to sorder a missing diode, because Duck0113 unrapped all packages and is sodering every diodes.
Therefore, the shipping date is delayed, but i think Duck0113 can ship the items very soon.

I am uploading F/W and keymapping tool kit in an hour on a new thread.
As i mentioned before, the keymapping tool kit is based on CMD/XML, so it is difficult to use.
If you have any question about it please use the new thread.

Thanks.

will it be shipped with fast courier or standard USPS? I'm asking because I'll soon move to NY (from Italy).

[TrueCustom]

Hi!

I could not use the internet for a while, because i moved. I am tethering my 3G.

First of all, you don't need to sorder a missing diode, because Duck0113 unrapped all packages and is sodering every diodes.
Therefore, the shipping date is delayed, but i think Duck0113 can ship the items very soon.

I am uploading F/W and keymapping tool kit in an hour on a new thread.
As i mentioned before, the keymapping tool kit is based on CMD/XML, so it is difficult to use.
If you have any question about it please use the new thread.

Thanks.

will it be shipped with fast courier or standard USPS? I'm asking because I'll soon move to NY (from Italy).

I am terribly sorry for being late.
I am going to use EMS and i think it delivers fast, but if you are not sure, you may receive it in NY.
Thanks

[TrueCustom]

I opened new thread for Duckmini V2 F/W and tool kit.
Please refer to this link for more information. http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=48817.0;topicseen
Thanks!

[Matt3o]

I am terribly sorry for being late.
I am going to use EMS and i think it delivers fast, but if you are not sure, you may receive it in NY.
Thanks

if you can ship really soon I would prefer it to be delivered here in Italy. There's really no rush, just let me know. Thanks!

[mashby]

Just received an e-mail confirming my order. Could be that they are about to ship? 

[Matt3o]

Just received an e-mail confirming my order. Could be that they are about to ship? 

so it seems!

[GeeNDL82]

i think he will ask you confirm your address before they ship, Matt3o.

He did it with me. But i am not sure it shipped or not. i am still waiting

[___q]

Are we going to receive tracking numbers when these ship?

Or, are they just going to magically show up one day?

[GeeNDL82]

i hope i will have tracking number soon.

[Kayliss]

Mine arrived today safely. It all looks perfect, that pcb is beautiful! My new favorite board, just need to decide on switches.  )

Thanks to everyone involved.

[mashby]

Mine arrived today safely. It all looks perfect, that pcb is beautiful! My new favorite board, just need to decide on switches.  )

Thanks to everyone involved.

Did you receive a tracking number, or did it just arrive at your door?

[Kayliss]

No tracking number, it just arrived. Korea to Aus is quite fast, I would imagine US orders are not far behind. It was nice to see how well packed it was. 

[Matt3o]

just got mine! it's simply amazing. Really. Best money spent on keyboard. Thanks TrueCustom!

[GeeNDL82]

still waiting on keyboard

[calavera]

I should have mine within a week.

[___q]

Received today (in the US)!  The machining & finish are quite nice.  It was packed absurdly safely, thanks for that.

Going to have a fun time tomorrow putting it together   Will try and post pictures when I eventually finish.

Thanks for running this.

[Steven]

Why don't u guys put up some pics? I want to see how this case looks

[Matt3o]

There you go:

[YongJK]

Looks very fine and proper.
How about the case?
Is there any imperfection ?

[Matt3o]

Looks very fine and proper.
How about the case?
Is there any imperfection ?

The case is perfect A+ grade. No imperfections, no dents, no scratches. The back of the plate has some laser cut marks but the top (the visible part) is perfect.

Top notch.

[mashby]

Mine arrived yesterday. No tracking.

Packaged excellently with tons of foam wrapping. Inspected everything, but haven't built it. No dents, markings, or scratches. If I want to be super picky, there are some laser burn marks on the bottom of the plates, as Matt3o and others have indicated. There are also a few CNC groves on the inside of the case. None of these small imperfections are visible externally on the case.

Overall, I'm extremely impressed with the keyboard and I can't wait to put it together! Thank you TrueCustom!


Duck Mini v2 Deconstructed by cpkey, on Flickr

[Steven]

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Mine arrived yesterday. No tracking.

Packaged excellently with tons of foam wrapping. Inspected everything, but haven't built it. No dents, markings, or scratches. If I want to be super picky, there are some laser burn marks on the bottom of the plates, as Matt3o and others have indicated. There are also a few CNC groves on the inside of the case. None of these small imperfections are visible externally on the case.

Overall, I'm extremely impressed with the keyboard and I can't wait to put it together! Thank you TrueCustom!

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Duck Mini v2 Deconstructed by cpkey, on Flickr

Looks very nice! Any pictures from other angles to show please?

[elton5354]

There you go:

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Mine arrived yesterday. No tracking.

Packaged excellently with tons of foam wrapping. Inspected everything, but haven't built it. No dents, markings, or scratches. If I want to be super picky, there are some laser burn marks on the bottom of the plates, as Matt3o and others have indicated. There are also a few CNC groves on the inside of the case. None of these small imperfections are visible externally on the case.

Overall, I'm extremely impressed with the keyboard and I can't wait to put it together! Thank you TrueCustom!

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Duck Mini v2 Deconstructed by cpkey, on Flickr

Looks very nice! Any pictures from other angles to show please?

Look at the first page...

[YongJK]

Thanks for those photos.
It looks much more comforting
Still waiting mine though, from china

[___q]

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Haha, mine looks 100% identical to yours (except blue switches instead of matias).  It came preprogrammed with both "windows" key places being remapped to fn and, as far as I can tell, no way to send an actual windows keystroke, so I may have to try remapping it.  Aside from that, the default keymapping is pretty sane.

Same color and keycaps (though I might try swapping the keycaps out for a northgate set).

[Matt3o]

I'm not a big fan of the Matias, maybe I'll put the alps blue if I find them.

apart from that it's a darn nice keyboard, typing on it right now. I wish I had a 1u to the right of the right shift.

[ebacho]

Just wanted to report in and say I got mine a few days ago and finally assembled today.  Thanks TrueCustom!

[calavera]

I got my set today. woot!

[Steven]

Any of u lucky owner there know what is the weight of this beauty assembled without the dummy?

[Matt3o]

Any of u lucky owner there know what is the weight of this beauty assembled without the dummy?

1328gr

[Steven]

Thanks for the confirmation

[YongJK]

1328 sounds reasonable for a solid setup.

[TrueCustom]

Hi!

First of all, I am really appreciate all of your kind words.
I just forget all the troubles and difficulties of this group buy. Thanks again!!!

I am really sorry that i forgot to post tracking numbers.
I shipped the items last Tuesday, so i think all of them should be at your address by now.
If you haven't received it yet, please contact me as soon as possible. (bhplus.kim@gmail.com)

Thanks.

[SpAmRaY]

Any plans to do any other group buys for any other keyboards?

[GeeNDL82]

Thank Kim.

I got it. Time for assembly

[Matt3o]

very reluctantly I'm selling mine (assembled and all) - http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46060.msg1065980#msg1065980