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Offline Lormania

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #200 on: Wed, 18 July 2018, 12:30:59 »
Hoping for that purple!

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #201 on: Wed, 18 July 2018, 13:11:29 »
Definitely interested
Looking to cop the black

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #202 on: Wed, 18 July 2018, 13:24:50 »
Definitely in for this, has there been a timeframe announced?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #203 on: Wed, 18 July 2018, 13:57:37 »
Definitely in for this, has there been a timeframe announced?

I think they were aiming for end of month early August if I’m not mistaken

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #204 on: Wed, 18 July 2018, 14:00:00 »
Definitely in for this, has there been a timeframe announced?

I think they were aiming for end of month early August if I’m not mistaken

Exciting!! Thanks :D

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #205 on: Wed, 18 July 2018, 16:10:03 »
could we get stepped caps lock support?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #206 on: Wed, 18 July 2018, 16:37:49 »
Pretty stoked for this, definitely in for a dark blue.  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #207 on: Wed, 18 July 2018, 19:08:24 »
Looking forward to another group buy! :D

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #208 on: Thu, 19 July 2018, 02:51:08 »
could we get stepped caps lock support?

If I recall correctly, the original pcb already has stepped caps lock support. It's just not in the KLE layout image.

As for the new bt pcb, it looks like it'll have stepped caps lock support. Just look at the pic of the pcb. In the position for the caps lock key there are cutouts for two different keys: one centered and one off-center.

Please correct me if I'm wrong. I also like stepped caps lock keys. ;)

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #209 on: Thu, 19 July 2018, 10:19:46 »
I saw this keyboard on r/MechanicalKeyboards and fell in love. I am new to all this but I will definitely buy a set once Round 2 opens up.
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #210 on: Fri, 20 July 2018, 03:41:26 »
Now the big question is... Gray, Burgundy, or really splurge and get both?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #211 on: Fri, 20 July 2018, 17:10:03 »
I would be onboard to get a BT PCB for my round one keyboard

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #212 on: Sat, 21 July 2018, 11:45:53 »
Very interested.  Been looking for a portable on-the-go keyboard for a while and this could be it.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #213 on: Sat, 21 July 2018, 17:25:53 »
Very interested.  Been looking for a portable on-the-go keyboard for a while and this could be it.
I would not consider this portable. It is relatively large, heavy, and I don't think you would want to risk scratching up the anodised finish.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #214 on: Sat, 21 July 2018, 17:30:18 »
Very interested.  Been looking for a portable on-the-go keyboard for a while and this could be it.
I would not consider this portable. It is relatively large, heavy, and I don't think you would want to risk scratching up the anodised finish.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #215 on: Sun, 22 July 2018, 00:56:01 »
Very interested.  Been looking for a portable on-the-go keyboard for a while and this could be it.
I would not consider this portable. It is relatively large, heavy, and I don't think you would want to risk scratching up the anodised finish.

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do not believe it is so heavy, it seems to be but it is not.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #216 on: Sun, 22 July 2018, 02:59:26 »
Very interested.  Been looking for a portable on-the-go keyboard for a while and this could be it.
I would not consider this portable. It is relatively large, heavy, and I don't think you would want to risk scratching up the anodised finish.

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do not believe it is so heavy, it seems to be but it is not.

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How much does it weigh once it's fully built?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #217 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 00:10:55 »
Very interested.  Been looking for a portable on-the-go keyboard for a while and this could be it.
I would not consider this portable. It is relatively large, heavy, and I don't think you would want to risk scratching up the anodised finish.

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do not believe it is so heavy, it seems to be but it is not.

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How much does it weigh once it's fully built?

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Curious about this as well. I was hoping this thing was gonna be hefty haha.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #218 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 00:28:14 »
I read the metal is kind of thin and since there is no weight, it is not heavy at all.

But I think that's the designer's intention for this to be more of a travel board.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #219 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 01:16:31 »
Very interested.  Been looking for a portable on-the-go keyboard for a while and this could be it.
I would not consider this portable. It is relatively large, heavy, and I don't think you would want to risk scratching up the anodised finish.

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do not believe it is so heavy, it seems to be but it is not.

KMK Labs.
How much does it weigh once it's fully built?

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In one of the older threads somebody wrote 1.2-1.4kg. One message I found: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93542.msg2549121#msg2549121

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #220 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 01:58:17 »
Just had time to measure.

The size is 365mm x 168mm, 1365g with SA keycaps on approximately. :D

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #221 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 04:24:30 »
Can we make switch pin holes bigger so hot swap sockets will fit?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #222 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 04:47:15 »
Can we make switch pin holes bigger so hot swap sockets will fit?
Second this as well!

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #223 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 05:19:12 »
A version with kailh sockets would be so nice. For the limited layouts available it shouldn't be a big problem to realize. Really no chance to get this option?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #224 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 05:40:57 »
Very interested.  Been looking for a portable on-the-go keyboard for a while and this could be it.
I would not consider this portable. It is relatively large, heavy, and I don't think you would want to risk scratching up the anodised finish.

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do not believe it is so heavy, it seems to be but it is not.

KMK Labs.
How much does it weigh once it's fully built?

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In one of the older threads somebody wrote 1.2-1.4kg. One message I found: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93542.msg2549121#msg2549121
I dunno about you guys but I don't think 1.2kg is particularly portable. If I was after a take-anywhere board I would probably go for a hhkb.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #225 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 06:45:36 »
A version with kailh sockets would be so nice. For the limited layouts available it shouldn't be a big problem to realize. Really no chance to get this option?
+1 for this, but I don't think it's going to happen. If they wanted to keep the layout choices and have Kailh hotswap sockets, it would likely require some of the switches to be sideways; kind of like this:

I don't think that would be much of a problem, as none of the sideway ones would be on R3 (the row that's problematic for Cherry profile caps), but it's kind of... eh, iffy.
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #226 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 07:02:45 »
Very interested.  Been looking for a portable on-the-go keyboard for a while and this could be it.
I would not consider this portable. It is relatively large, heavy, and I don't think you would want to risk scratching up the anodised finish.

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do not believe it is so heavy, it seems to be but it is not.

KMK Labs.
How much does it weigh once it's fully built?

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

In one of the older threads somebody wrote 1.2-1.4kg. One message I found: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93542.msg2549121#msg2549121
I dunno about you guys but I don't think 1.2kg is particularly portable. If I was after a take-anywhere board I would probably go for a hhkb.

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Everyone has their capability though. I don't carry it myself but I know some guys really do. ;D

Can we make switch pin holes bigger so hot swap sockets will fit?
Second this as well!

No sorry, it may cause shorting for the bottom row.

A version with kailh sockets would be so nice. For the limited layouts available it shouldn't be a big problem to realize. Really no chance to get this option?
+1 for this, but I don't think it's going to happen. If they wanted to keep the layout choices and have Kailh hotswap sockets, it would likely require some of the switches to be sideways; kind of like this:
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I don't think that would be much of a problem, as none of the sideway ones would be on R3 (the row that's problematic for Cherry profile caps), but it's kind of... eh, iffy.

Uhmmm... no, not going for this.
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #227 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 08:54:12 »
Lol that is a very large board to be carrying around.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #228 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 15:25:50 »
Just confirming, I dont mean Kailh hot swap sockets... The pin holes just need to be like .002 mm or something larger to fit Mill Max socket receptacles...https://www.mill-max.com/products/rec/7305
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #229 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 15:49:18 »
What is the BT for in a case this heavy? I do not see how this board may benefit of BT. It is an honest question. Do people want to pair this with their phones?  :'(

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #230 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 15:55:09 »
What is the BT for in a case this heavy? I do not see how this board may benefit of BT. It is an honest question. Do people want to pair this with their phones?  :'(
I was thinking of using the Bluetooth just to have one less cable on my desk. I also think given the cable placement that Bluetooth would allow the board design to be appreciated more and look better on a desk. I am just wondering if there lag when using a Bluetooth on this board.
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #231 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 16:40:31 »
What is the BT for in a case this heavy? I do not see how this board may benefit of BT. It is an honest question. Do people want to pair this with their phones?  :'(

I want to use it to play keyboard games in my living room from time to time.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #232 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 20:46:47 »
Just confirming, I dont mean Kailh hot swap sockets... The pin holes just need to be like .002 mm or something larger to fit Mill Max socket receptacles...https://www.mill-max.com/products/rec/7305

I didn't reply your quote about Kailh sockets. The PCB maker said that it may cause short circuit if expanding switches holes for bot row.
It's not reasonable to make any change just for a demand from few guys.
When a modification is made means we should test it. And what if there are other people wanting to use other sockets?

Hope you can understand. ;)

What is the BT for in a case this heavy? I do not see how this board may benefit of BT. It is an honest question. Do people want to pair this with their phones?  :'(
I was thinking of using the Bluetooth just to have one less cable on my desk. I also think given the cable placement that Bluetooth would allow the board design to be appreciated more and look better on a desk. I am just wondering if there lag when using a Bluetooth on this board.


With a BT option doesn't mean that you need to carry CA66 around. There are people always desiring to make their table cleaner when working.
The BT PCB was just an product made by YANG, and we bring it in this round for guys who are interested in it. :D

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #233 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 20:48:50 »
I for one am glad to just solder this board and will be damn happy with the switches I choose! Right now leaning towards Kailh Pro Heavy Plum both for heavier linear I want to try and also aesthetically matching the dark red case.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #234 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 21:39:52 »
Just confirming, I dont mean Kailh hot swap sockets... The pin holes just need to be like .002 mm or something larger to fit Mill Max socket receptacles...https://www.mill-max.com/products/rec/7305

I didn't reply your quote about Kailh sockets. The PCB maker said that it may cause short circuit if expanding switches holes for bot row.
It's not reasonable to make any change just for a demand from few guys.
When a modification is made means we should test it. And what if there are other people wanting to use other sockets?

Hope you can understand. ;)

What is the BT for in a case this heavy? I do not see how this board may benefit of BT. It is an honest question. Do people want to pair this with their phones?  :'(
I was thinking of using the Bluetooth just to have one less cable on my desk. I also think given the cable placement that Bluetooth would allow the board design to be appreciated more and look better on a desk. I am just wondering if there lag when using a Bluetooth on this board.


With a BT option doesn't mean that you need to carry CA66 around. There are people always desiring to make their table cleaner when working.
The BT PCB was just an product made by YANG, and we bring it in this round for guys who are interested in it. :D


You are right. A wireless CA66 may be attractive for many. Still, not sure if a heavy wireless KB is really that useful. But that is only me. Good luck with the GB.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #235 on: Tue, 24 July 2018, 00:35:25 »
200508-0

This is from the last round just wanna say if you aren't hopping on it this time you're missing out ;)

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #236 on: Tue, 24 July 2018, 02:11:41 »
That red is the best red I have seen on a keyboard.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #237 on: Tue, 24 July 2018, 07:54:50 »
can't wait

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #238 on: Tue, 24 July 2018, 09:24:30 »
I don't carry mine around with me or anything, but it's really not that heavy. it's no ultra-lightweight like a plank or a HHKB with a plastic case, but it's also not a 4kg monster.
I could see a BT version being used as a travel board by some people.
Personally, I just want BT so I can get rid of one more cord snaking across my desk...

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #239 on: Wed, 25 July 2018, 05:03:44 »
As a Graphic designer. I prefer one keyboard with Ctrl,shift,alt in the left hand and full arrow in the right hand
I love this keyboard but the blocker made me think too much :(
https://imgur.com/a/upFduQA

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #240 on: Wed, 25 July 2018, 08:35:05 »
Made this account to reply to the GMK Blue Samurai Interest Check and this!
100% in for a BT CA66 and an extra PCB! If custom color request are open to the panel can I suggest a dark navy / blue black color?
Eitherways, I am in for a unit with spare parts and am super hyped for this interest check to transition into a group buy asap!

Thanks for being such a champion Barry!
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #241 on: Wed, 25 July 2018, 16:49:49 »
If one only wants to get the BT PCB, would a plate be included? It was mentioned the plate would be improved to allow better wireless BT transmission.

Bumping this question since I've joined the previous round.


As a Graphic designer. I prefer one keyboard with Ctrl,shift,alt in the left hand and full arrow in the right hand
I love this keyboard but the blocker made me think too much :(
https://imgur.com/a/upFduQA
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That's a 660 layout, it already exists. Leopold, Clueboard and KBDfans are simple sources.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #242 on: Wed, 25 July 2018, 22:17:10 »
I know the BT PCB is going to be available separately for people from the previous round, but will the titanium badge also be available for purchase alone? I didn’t get one last round and I’ve regretted not getting one ever since my board arrived.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #243 on: Thu, 26 July 2018, 04:59:12 »
Idk if this has been asked before, but is there a chance for a 5mm plate?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #244 on: Thu, 26 July 2018, 10:09:42 »
Idk if this has been asked before, but is there a chance for a 5mm plate?

What's the reasoning behind wanting a 5mm plate? Going the way of the Zephyr?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #245 on: Thu, 26 July 2018, 11:13:10 »
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This is from the last round just wanna say if you aren't hopping on it this time you're missing out ;)

Haven't got mine yet. :-[

I don't carry mine around with me or anything, but it's really not that heavy. it's no ultra-lightweight like a plank or a HHKB with a plastic case, but it's also not a 4kg monster.
I could see a BT version being used as a travel board by some people.
Personally, I just want BT so I can get rid of one more cord snaking across my desk...

It's a big motivation for getting a BT PCB to make your desk cleaner. :))

As a Graphic designer. I prefer one keyboard with Ctrl,shift,alt in the left hand and full arrow in the right hand
I love this keyboard but the blocker made me think too much :(
https://imgur.com/a/upFduQA
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That's not a CA66 though xD.

Made this account to reply to the GMK Blue Samurai Interest Check and this!
100% in for a BT CA66 and an extra PCB! If custom color request are open to the panel can I suggest a dark navy / blue black color?
Eitherways, I am in for a unit with spare parts and am super hyped for this interest check to transition into a group buy asap!

Thanks for being such a champion Barry!

Really thankful man. :thumb:

If one only wants to get the BT PCB, would a plate be included? It was mentioned the plate would be improved to allow better wireless BT transmission.

Bumping this question since I've joined the previous round.

Good ask. I'll note that! :o

I know the BT PCB is going to be available separately for people from the previous round, but will the titanium badge also be available for purchase alone? I didn’t get one last round and I’ve regretted not getting one ever since my board arrived.

I think we'll make some parts to be available to purchase individually. ;D

Idk if this has been asked before, but is there a chance for a 5mm plate?

What's the reasoning behind wanting a 5mm plate? Going the way of the Zephyr?
 

5mm for a PC plate will be meaningful. We haven't made one before, so there won't be.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #246 on: Thu, 26 July 2018, 11:39:34 »
Can there please be a bright dip anodizing option?  It's an extra step before the normal anodizing bath.
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #247 on: Thu, 26 July 2018, 11:40:04 »
Will the colors be different to the last gb?
How are the chances for white?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #248 on: Thu, 26 July 2018, 19:39:20 »
Will the colors be different to the last gb?
How are the chances for white?

White anodization is impossible due to the white pigment being larger than the pores of aluminium

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (Adding BT PCB option, true final GB)
« Reply #249 on: Thu, 26 July 2018, 19:46:43 »
Will the colors be different to the last gb?
How are the chances for white?

White anodization is impossible due to the white pigment being larger than the pores of aluminium

He probably means Microarc Oxidation, which is a different type of converting the top layer of aluminum to an oxide and is silver-white in color.  A fair number of recent group buys have used MAO for the "white" color finish.
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