POST Your GON(s)!!!! ;)

[ideus]

After 8 months of waiting ^^ I have my first gon, I will post it tonight.

Congratulations, and thank you for reporting that you got it, that means a lot for those that are waiting for their orders to be completed.

[GL1TCH3D]

[CannabisWeekly]

Did this last night, as seen in the "What did you add to your keyboard" thread (the under-LEDs). Ignore the crappy set, I'm putting Miami on it.

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Again, I really do love GON's boards.

I love that glow, I wish I could afford one :(

[kekstee]

That was all what was needed to push me over the edge. I will report back when there is something to show

Shameless plug to illustrate what mine looked like. 

GON MX-Mini by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

GON MX-Mini by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

It's not much GON apart from the PCB, but here you go.
I have yet to find an appropriate picture thread for random keyboards anyway.


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[KeyNinji]

That was all what was needed to push me over the edge. I will report back when there is something to show

Shameless plug to illustrate what mine looked like. 

GON MX-Mini by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

GON MX-Mini by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

It's not much GON apart from the PCB, but here you go.
I have yet to find an appropriate picture thread for random keyboards anyway.

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Nice. I really like the gold/orange lights. Now it makes me wonder if I should have chosen the blue/purple for my GON build project. Hmmmm...

[swimmingbird]

That was all what was needed to push me over the edge. I will report back when there is something to show

Shameless plug to illustrate what mine looked like. 

GON MX-Mini by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

GON MX-Mini by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

It's not much GON apart from the PCB, but here you go.
I have yet to find an appropriate picture thread for random keyboards anyway.

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Nice. I really like the gold/orange lights. Now it makes me wonder if I should have chosen the blue/purple for my GON build project. Hmmmm...

Could just whack sip sockets on the leds and then you can change the leds out whenever you like

[kekstee]

I felt like the purple plate was limiting my options enough to settle for orange. But yeah, I like the idea of sip sockets myself and would probably use them in a future build.

[KeyNinji]

That was all what was needed to push me over the edge. I will report back when there is something to show

Shameless plug to illustrate what mine looked like. 

GON MX-Mini by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

GON MX-Mini by HoffmanMyster, on Flickr

It's not much GON apart from the PCB, but here you go.
I have yet to find an appropriate picture thread for random keyboards anyway.

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Nice. I really like the gold/orange lights. Now it makes me wonder if I should have chosen the blue/purple for my GON build project. Hmmmm...

Could just whack sip sockets on the leds and then you can change the leds out whenever you like

I felt like the purple plate was limiting my options enough to settle for orange. But yeah, I like the idea of sip sockets myself and would probably use them in a future build.

Yep. I never thought of that option of LED. Now I need to re-think my build.  :thumb:

[Joey Quinn]

Decided to switch around the caps on my HHKB today.

[ideus]

Decided to switch around the caps on my HHKB today.

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How does it sound? Have a video?

[Joey Quinn]

Decided to switch around the caps on my HHKB today.

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How does it sound? Have a video?

All I have is a cell phone camera so it'd be garbage. I hate to say it but I think the GMK ABS sounds better than the pitch black Ivan PBT set that used to be on here (also scoops not bars which is always nice  :p). Sounds way softer than with pbt caps. I only bottom out a bit so most of the sound is upstroke noise.

Also lubed 78g gateron clears so no click.

[E3E]

Decided to switch around the caps on my HHKB today.

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How does it sound? Have a video?

All I have is a cell phone camera so it'd be garbage. I hate to say it but I think the GMK ABS sounds better than the pitch black Ivan PBT set that used to be on here (also scoops not bars which is always nice  :p). Sounds way softer than with pbt caps. I only bottom out a bit so most of the sound is upstroke noise.

Also lubed 78g gateron clears so no click.

Hah, I can relate to ABS sounding better than PBT. I think it also has kind of a "warmer" feel compared to PBT because it's a softer material and more malleable, I guess. It sounds a little ridiculous to say, but I always get that feeling when I compare the two types. PBT is nice though, still. I still need to try POM sometime.

Ahh, HHKB layouts are so sick. :D

[ghostjuggernaut]

Sorry for the potato.

[ideus]

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Sorry for the potato.

This is nice. Thank you for sharing.

[qwack]

Decided to switch around the caps on my HHKB today.

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Sweet. Triumph Adler alphas?

[Joey Quinn]

Decided to switch around the caps on my HHKB today.

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Sweet. Triumph Adler alphas?

The GON is TA everything except for the JTK purple mods.

Currently using it in the library to write a paper.

[Solo]

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Sorry for the potato.

Nice. I love purple bolts.

[qwack]

Decided to switch around the caps on my HHKB today.

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Sweet. Triumph Adler alphas?

The GON is TA everything except for the JTK purple mods.

Currently using it in the library to write a paper.

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Very nice, the purple highlights from the JTK set look great with TA.

[ghostjuggernaut]

Somewhat better pic until I have some better lighting, and time.

[E3E]

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Somewhat better pic until I have some better lighting, and time.

Loving that grain on the wrist restl haha. HHKB layout is the best layout.  ;)

[swimmingbird]

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Somewhat better pic until I have some better lighting, and time.

beautiful looking board

makes me wish that there was a purple on cyan control key for the sake of symmetry

[ideus]

I like that case a lot, but one hundred and eighty dollars for a case? that is what a full set of the fox costs.

[E3E]

I like that case a lot, but one hundred and eighty dollars for a case? that is what a full set of the fox costs.

Not gonna lie, GON's cases are really, really overpriced for what they are.

[joey]

How does a GON case like that differ to the WKL.kr HHKB case? (Which costs ~$40)

[DanielT]

How does a GON case like that differ to the WKL.kr HHKB case? (Which costs ~$40)

The middle layer is Polycarb, that can be only be CNC machined. Top and bottom are anodised alu, also CNC machined. This is why the price is higher than a winkeyless.kr one. It's just something else, even if from the outside they look the same they are not.

[yicaoyimu]

How does a GON case like that differ to the WKL.kr HHKB case? (Which costs ~$40)

Gon = CNC'ed polycarbonate.
Winkeyless = machine cut acrylic.

[E3E]

How does a GON case like that differ to the WKL.kr HHKB case? (Which costs ~$40)

The middle layer is Polycarb, that can be only be CNC machined. Top and bottom are anodised alu, also CNC machined. This is why the price is higher than a winkeyless.kr one. It's just something else, even if from the outside they look the same they are not.

Yeah, the kind of machining that goes into it is what raises the price, and also the thicker plate that's used for the switches which requires more machining to set notches for the retaining tabs, then the countersunk screw-mounting positions and the aluminum feet mounting holes.

Poly is apparently hard to machine as well. I've taken a dremel to PC to make inserts for my Duck Lightpad, though. And that turned out nice! Nah, I know it can't be compared. It was also hell to do by hand, haha.

You can certainly see the quality in GON's machine work, but for it to rival the price of heavy aluminum cases is still kind of crazy to me.

[DanielT]

It's weird I know, but the amount of machining is almost the same and I think Polycarbonate is almost as expensive as alu. But I think it's the psychological factor, one is "plastic" the other one is "heavy metal" 

[E3E]

It's weird I know, but the amount of machining is almost the same and I think Polycarbonate is almost as expensive as alu. But I think it's the psychological factor, one is "plastic" the other one is "heavy metal" 

Hmm, I have no idea on the prices! I got my tinted 1/4" polycarbonate sheets for a pretty cheap price (each were wide enough to cover a 60% size, since I originally planned on making my own middle layer for hwood's sandwich-style carbon fiber cases). I think around $4 or so? It was from a quality manufacturer of lexan.
 
But I dunno! I definitely agree that there's a psychological component with the weight and solidity of a heavy aluminum case vs "plastic," though I do think highly of the acrylic 60% cases I've seen (like the one run in a GB by Dulphin), but they are usually pretty cheap! I'm not sure what a full poly case would cost in comparison.
 

[DanielT]

I like the acrylic cases too, I think it comes up to what theme you want for your keyboard. In some cases alu just doesn't work at all while in other cases it is perfect. I'm a 60% user, I like my board lightweight so I usually stick to a standard Poker case, but I also have a couple of boards with alu cases and a next project with an acrylic one (a layered SPRiT case). I rotate the boards depending on the mood I have, each is built with a specific theme. I'll have to post my collection at some point as I have reached the point where I can say I have the boards and caps I wanted to have and now I can just sit back and relax, and try to improve each of them by subtle switch tuning, lights and stuff like that.
Forgot nice cables I've always left the cables on 2nd place and that is wrong ! Need to concentrate on cables matching the themes next

[ideus]

I like that case a lot, but one hundred and eighty dollars for a case? that is what a full set of the fox costs.

Not gonna lie, GON's cases are really, really overpriced for what they are.

They look very cool, but, still, a couple of aluminum plates with a poly-carbonate separator should be better priced.

[HoffmanMyster]

I like that case a lot, but one hundred and eighty dollars for a case? that is what a full set of the fox costs.

Not gonna lie, GON's cases are really, really overpriced for what they are.

The design and thought that goes into GON's cases is what makes them worth it, IMO.  Similar plate-cases don't seem to have the same attention to detail that GON has (switch notches cut into plate, etc).  Sure, they don't weigh a ton, but they're really well designed and built.

[ideus]

I like that case a lot, but one hundred and eighty dollars for a case? that is what a full set of the fox costs.

Not gonna lie, GON's cases are really, really overpriced for what they are.

The design and thought that goes into GON's cases is what makes them worth it, IMO.  Similar plate-cases don't seem to have the same attention to detail that GON has (switch notches cut into plate, etc).  Sure, they don't weigh a ton, but they're really well designed and built.

Yeah, I know that, I just have to save some bucks to get one and keep my mouth shout. LOL.

[E3E]

I like that case a lot, but one hundred and eighty dollars for a case? that is what a full set of the fox costs.

Not gonna lie, GON's cases are really, really overpriced for what they are.

The design and thought that goes into GON's cases is what makes them worth it, IMO.  Similar plate-cases don't seem to have the same attention to detail that GON has (switch notches cut into plate, etc).  Sure, they don't weigh a ton, but they're really well designed and built.

Def true. GON definitely outclasses all other contenders when it comes sandwich style cases in terms of quality and attention to detail, no doubt.

[rowdy]

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Sorry for the potato.

I like how the colours on your keyboard match those in your avatar.

[ghostjuggernaut]

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Sorry for the potato.

I like how the colours on your keyboard match those in your avatar.

Ha-ha I never realized.

[azhdar]

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Sorry for the potato.

I like how the colours on your keyboard match those in your avatar.

Ha-ha I never realized.

That's where you're supposed to be a smartass and say : "ye it was planned"

[ghostjuggernaut]

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Sorry for the potato.

I like how the colours on your keyboard match those in your avatar.

Ha-ha I never realized.

That's where you're supposed to be a smartass and say : "ye it was planned"

Ye it was planned.

[rowdy]

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Sorry for the potato.

I like how the colours on your keyboard match those in your avatar.

Ha-ha I never realized.

That's where you're supposed to be a smartass and say : "ye it was planned"

Ye it was planned.

I believe you.

[naasfu]

irish set from ivan's PBT GB on the GON.

[Joey Quinn]

irish set from ivan's PBT GB on the GON.

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One of my favorite caps and keysets.  :eek:

Damn dude, killin' it as always.

[dgneo]

irish set from ivan's PBT GB on the GON.

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Aye, that's feckin beautiful! Honestly this is one of my favorites of all time.

A GoN is definitely on my need to get ASAP list

[HoffmanMyster]

irish set from ivan's PBT GB on the GON.

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Amazing as always, naas.  I have to wonder how many times you've swapped the caps on this board.  It makes a great blank slate and you use it a lot for your keyset showcase shots.  ;)

[naasfu]

One of my favorite caps and keysets. 

Damn dude, killin' it as always.

thanks, JQ!  you are always one of the true GON connoisseurs.

Aye, that's feckin beautiful! Honestly this is one of my favorites of all time.

A GoN is definitely on my need to get ASAP list

thanks.   yeah, GON boards are awesome if you like low profile boards.  just be prepared to wait awhile if you order one, heh.

Amazing as always, naas.  I have to wonder how many times you've swapped the caps on this board.  It makes a great blank slate and you use it a lot for your keyset showcase shots. 

thanks, hoff.   haha i change caps for both my home and work boards pretty regularly, since it's like getting a brand new board every time!  my coworkers think i'm a bit odd with this stuff.  i nudged a couple of them into getting mech boards, but they bought their QFRs and were pretty much done after that.  oh well.

[ghostjuggernaut]

irish set from ivan's PBT GB on the GON.

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Looks amazing naasfu. As everyone has said, you're GON is such a great showcase for new things. Not to mention the back drops you use.

I love it man.

[Solo]

irish set from ivan's PBT GB on the GON.

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Gorgeous.  :-X

P.S. What is that surface underneath the board? It looks like the non-slip material on the bottom of a desk mat or something.

[ideus]

One of the few ANSI sets with the international alternate characters on that I have seen posted, nice.

[DanielT]

Now I have realized that the Irish set has US International Legends, damn that's sweet  I'm a big time user of this layout.

[ideus]

Now I have realized that the Irish set has US International Legends, damn that's sweet  I'm a big time user of this layout.

Exactly, it does have the US International character set. I use it every day, and I can tell there is not actual need for the alternate legends to be actually printed; I know exactly where they are, at least the ones I use more frequently, but they look cool. In the other hand, as I prefer double shot Cherry caps I would never get a set like this, unfortunately.

[xondat]

The color combo on that is close to perfect - I'm not even keen on green.