Excellent GB :D Excellent design :D
Have a few questions:
1. Any photo on what it looks like exactly for each colors, dark, gray, etc.? Or samples?
2. Since there are proxies in China, will the products be shipped from these proxies to Chinese buyers directly?
> Will my standard plate fit? Can I always use the pcb + plate that I have assembled for use?> The 4 inner corners of the TOP part are finely tuned with the most harmony of the whole, but that will make your Plate slightly more difficult.
> I'm afraid not, but do not worry, our kit has enough PCB and Plate to fit this case.
60s seems to be compatible to universal 60 pcb and plate, seeing from the positions of these stand-off screws. But this says it's not compatible? Do I understand it right? Why not? It seems to lose the advantage of tray mount design. And the top-left usb port option doesn't make much sense if the pcb/plate is exclusive.
In that case, I would like to see what layout does the pcb/plate support in this kit.
> Will my standard plate fit? Can I always use the pcb + plate that I have assembled for use?> The 4 inner corners of the TOP part are finely tuned with the most harmony of the whole, but that will make your Plate slightly more difficult.
> I'm afraid not, but do not worry, our kit has enough PCB and Plate to fit this case.
60s seems to be compatible to universal 60 pcb and plate, seeing from the positions of these stand-off screws. But this says it's not compatible? Do I understand it right? Why not? It seems to lose the advantage of tray mount design. And the top-left usb port option doesn't make much sense if the pcb/plate is exclusive.
In that case, I would like to see what layout does the pcb/plate support in this kit.
However, I will modify the drawing a bit to fit your plate.
It will not matter if you choose the Poker layout / usb left.
> Will my standard plate fit? Can I always use the pcb + plate that I have assembled for use?> The 4 inner corners of the TOP part are finely tuned with the most harmony of the whole, but that will make your Plate slightly more difficult.
> I'm afraid not, but do not worry, our kit has enough PCB and Plate to fit this case.
60s seems to be compatible to universal 60 pcb and plate, seeing from the positions of these stand-off screws. But this says it's not compatible? Do I understand it right? Why not? It seems to lose the advantage of tray mount design. And the top-left usb port option doesn't make much sense if the pcb/plate is exclusive.
In that case, I would like to see what layout does the pcb/plate support in this kit.
However, I will modify the drawing a bit to fit your plate.
It will not matter if you choose the Poker layout / usb left.
Yeah, I think these two options are fine:
1. plate/pcb exclusive, middle usb port
2. universal 60% plate/pcb compatible, top-left usb port
In both options, it should be able to support two kinds of layouts:
1. HHKB (split backspace in top row, 1.75u shift in R3, and 7u spacebar in the bottom row)
2. various 60% layouts, eg., poker(no split backspace, 2.75u shift in R3), infinity standard(split backspace, 1.75u shift in R3, 6.25u spacebar as standard bottom row), and other variants
It's common that the pcb/plate support various 60% layouts for a customizable kit. But the render picture of 60s only show a literal "poker" layout plate. I suggest to add a picture or add some info of the pcb/plate, to describe what layout it supports exactly. It also helps to describe what the pcb/plate looks like, so we know what color it is, whether it support removing the top of switches without desoldering, etc.
On the other hand, it will be appreciated if the default alu plate/pcb is not a must as a bundle of the kit. I probably want to buy a kit and install my existing infinity 60 pcb/plate, which has costar stabilizers and feels better than a pcb/plate with cherry stabilizers. In this case the universally compatible 60s seems to be more of a elegant case and the bundled pcb/plate seems useless. It's appreciated if the pcb/plate is optional.
What's the MOQ for this to go through and are we close to it?
I'm bit confused which do you consider the "bot part"? In the exploded diagram you say the gold weight is the "bot part" but on the order form you specify that the "mid part" is the weight. Which one is it?
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Honestly I think this looks incredible and I'm amazed there isn't more interest. My only concerns are, as you are new you don't have an established reputation etc (not a lot you can do about that I realise). Also I would like to see a prototype/example case if possible? One of the most important things for me is quality control and an excellent finish, but there aren't any actual boards or other buys you have run that I can take a look at. I hope you understand where I'm coming from, thanks =].
Honestly I think this looks incredible and I'm amazed there isn't more interest. My only concerns are, as you are new you don't have an established reputation etc (not a lot you can do about that I realise). Also I would like to see a prototype/example case if possible? One of the most important things for me is quality control and an excellent finish, but there aren't any actual boards or other buys you have run that I can take a look at. I hope you understand where I'm coming from, thanks =].
There is a video linked in the IC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YErZWdgSf6Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YErZWdgSf6Y)
Honestly I think this looks incredible and I'm amazed there isn't more interest. My only concerns are, as you are new you don't have an established reputation etc (not a lot you can do about that I realise). Also I would like to see a prototype/example case if possible? One of the most important things for me is quality control and an excellent finish, but there aren't any actual boards or other buys you have run that I can take a look at. I hope you understand where I'm coming from, thanks =].
There is a video linked in the IC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YErZWdgSf6Y (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=YErZWdgSf6Y)
Yeh I had checked it out but thanks nonetheless =]. Only thing is it's unfinished and QC on 1 board compared to a full run is obviously a different kettle of fish (does look very good though). I noticed on the website that there actually is a previous R96 GB that they have done that should be completed soon. So hopefully it will be possible to see the results/finishing of that as an example of what we can expect.
Honestly I think this looks incredible and I'm amazed there isn't more interest. My only concerns are, as you are new you don't have an established reputation etc (not a lot you can do about that I realise). Also I would like to see a prototype/example case if possible? One of the most important things for me is quality control and an excellent finish, but there aren't any actual boards or other buys you have run that I can take a look at. I hope you understand where I'm coming from, thanks =].We will have the actual image after the anodizing, and the sample color of all the R96 samples is finished, this weekend.
I'm bit confused which do you consider the "bot part"? In the exploded diagram you say the gold weight is the "bot part" but on the order form you specify that the "mid part" is the weight. Which one is it?Bot part is the gold part in the picture
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Honestly I think this looks incredible and I'm amazed there isn't more interest. My only concerns are, as you are new you don't have an established reputation etc (not a lot you can do about that I realise). Also I would like to see a prototype/example case if possible? One of the most important things for me is quality control and an excellent finish, but there aren't any actual boards or other buys you have run that I can take a look at. I hope you understand where I'm coming from, thanks =].We will have the actual image after the anodizing, and the sample color of all the R96 samples is finished, this weekend.
Thank you for your interest.
My question may appear silly for some, but what is the difference between QMK and bootmaper? Btw I am running on my Mac OS. Thanks :DQMK and Bootmapper are two different firmware.
beautiful design, cant wait to see moreThanks,
Beautiful design but,
hard to decide to buy when there are no anodization examples and no info on shipping price or shipping company.
Also is there a possibility to only order 1 plate? I only want brass and no aluminium, but don't want to pay for both.
Is the angle still 10,5 degrees?
Does this have the bottom brass piece as depcited in the renders?We do not make the bottom bronze, in the render image we simulate gold anodizing
I only see color anodizing options for the bottom.
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/5w4QtdF.jpg)
Is this the same gold for the bottom part?
Joined yesterday. Could you please provide final numbers when GB is closed finally?
Joined yesterday. Could you please provide final numbers when GB is closed finally?
Yes, me can.
Last update by GB runner was on May 18 where she said anodising require 10 more days. No news after that :'(
Paypal protection is ending in 2 weeks and she isn't responding to my request for re-invoice.
What ever happened with this?
Last update by GB runner was on May 18 where she said anodising require 10 more days. No news after that :'(
Paypal protection is ending in 2 weeks and she isn't responding to my request for re-invoice.
What ever happened with this?Last update by GB runner was on May 18 where she said anodising require 10 more days. No news after that :'(
Paypal protection is ending in 2 weeks and she isn't responding to my request for re-invoice.
Communication happened in a Telegram chat group so far.
What ever happened with this?Last update by GB runner was on May 18 where she said anodising require 10 more days. No news after that :'(
Paypal protection is ending in 2 weeks and she isn't responding to my request for re-invoice.
Communication happened in a Telegram chat group so far.
Joined the R96 GB back in September - it was 'shipping this week' back in April and with a 'setback' it was at '99.99% completion' last month.
Joined the R96 GB back in September - it was 'shipping this week' back in April and with a 'setback' it was at '99.99% completion' last month.
So did you receive the board eventually?
Will PayPal cover anything over 6 months old though?
I asked for a re-invoice given the 6 month period is coming up. Got re-invoice, paid immediately, asked seller to refund original invoice but there was no response until I made a fuss in VNMK. He responded saying that he has a negative PayPal balance and can't refund me. I'm supposed to wait until 2nd week of July when he gets paid. Told him I'll wait but honestly I don't think I'll ever see a refund.So if I’m understanding right you’ve paid twice now? Confused why he would re-invoice if he didn’t have the cash to refund the original.
I asked for a re-invoice given the 6 month period is coming up. Got re-invoice, paid immediately, asked seller to refund original invoice but there was no response until I made a fuss in VNMK. He responded saying that he has a negative PayPal balance and can't refund me. I'm supposed to wait until 2nd week of July when he gets paid. Told him I'll wait but honestly I don't think I'll ever see a refund.So if I’m understanding right you’ve paid twice now? Confused why he would re-invoice if he didn’t have the cash to refund the original.
It's strange that they were allowed to run a GB in the first place given the R96 was still ongoing. This seller has been banned by VNMK so they should be blacklisted from GH as well.
- The number of 60S order in GH only 6 people. And I ordered 10 pcs.
- As the number less than expected a lot, so I was not able to get the earliest schedule for the plant.
Of course, the CNC process does not take much time, but the anodizing is different. After receiving the goods from me, the factory has estimated about 3 weeks is our turn. But even then, this factory which is the vendor of Samsung, there were errors, and rework to compensation 1 shipment Galaxy S9. For that reason the 60S was moved to the end of April, and after arriving at the factory in early May to take over.
- Of the 4/10 sets 60S. there was an error. This error is because they use a baby sized acid tank for the phone, which has been dented for some errors. And do not understand why they also do not want to take responsibility. (I think the number is too small, it's hard to get a deal here)
- And finally they took responsibility and had to redo even the CNC for me.
- You can blame me irresponsibly, but I also have my own job.
- The reason I can not refund, is because the paypal account is negative. Yes, I deserve it. but I do not cheat anyone. R96 finished, only missing amega32u4 due to my order missing.
- My website has to change because I have to change host for website, also because paypal account is negative. Will be back online in the next few days.
From now on, every day I will online email / geehack / telegram / facebook page from 9pm UTC + 7 to 11PM . Hope not to miss any information from you.
Seems like it would be much easier to pass relevant information to buyers when you get it instead of keeping us waiting so long that everyone starts thinking its a scam again and you finally let us know what is going on. I understand you are busy, we all are, but you have a certain responsibility when you take people's money.I messed it up, and yes. Now I will be here, every day to answer any of your questions.
.... and yes. Now I will be here, every day to answer any of your questions....
Status update?
lol.... and yes. Now I will be here, every day to answer any of your questions....Status update?
I see
What's the status on the R96 GB? It has been two months since the PCB was the holdup at '99% completion' and we're nearing the 12 month point. If you actually have the boards done, I'll just buy a RS96 PCB elsewhere because a PCB isn't worth this wait.
updates?You're better PM them or find some direct contact. In VNMK (VN mechkey community), this vendor has a bad reputation for overclaiming what they are doing, irresponsible customer support, GBs taking forever to shipment, and Paypal refund issues (they said so). Just saying.
I can 50.000001% sure that they are not scammers :)) few local buyers have already had their orders shipped. Despite the unprofessional way they run this GB and their ****ty arrogant attitude toward buyers, the product is quiet ok indeed :))
I can 50.000001% sure that they are not scammers :)) few local buyers have already had their orders shipped. Despite the unprofessional way they run this GB and their ****ty arrogant attitude toward buyers, the product is quiet ok indeed :))
Where did you find those photos?
Yeah some people got their r96 from them back in winter this year. Still doesn't mean that this isn't a selective scam.
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Deliver to the locals (coz they know where they live), shaft the internationals
I can 50.000001% sure that they are not scammers :)) few local buyers have already had their orders shipped. Despite the unprofessional way they run this GB and their ****ty arrogant attitude toward buyers, the product is quiet ok indeed :))
Ahhh yeh, very true. To be fair 50.0001% doesn't exactly imply he was certain they aren't scammers haha. I'm not in this buy fortunately, just been observing every now and then when it pops up. I hope you guys all get your stuff but unfortunately I think it's exceedingly unlikely =[. Best of luck anyway!
Anyone speak Vietnamese? There are a LOT of posts on the VNMK facebook group about R96 and 60S including one regarding this thread, but google translate leaves a lot to be desired. From what I can tell it seems pretty clear that the intentionally scammed people with the international group buys in order to finance boards for locals, though I get the impression even many locals may have lost money as well.
RIP. About time we have a blacklist on Geekhack
There's such an extensive number of actual reputable, competent and hardworking makers in this hobby that it's hard to justify joining a GB ran by someone you don't know (or worse, as has happened multiple times for god knows what reason, people with a bad rep) these days. Really sucks for the people that did join.The r96 was my first GB and it was on /r/mk before I knew about GH and the GB process here. My impatience cost me.
Apologies for resurrecting an ancient thread.
Just thought I'd chime in with my experience in case anyone still cared.
I joined the R96 GB and was so excited. I have an email correspondence with Maylily probably 30 emails long by the end of it.
Long story short: after insane waiting I received a keyboard in February 2018 - but instead of a brushed aluminium finish it's.. anodized brown.
And includes a full set of cherry mx brown switches that I never asked for, so I got someone elses order.
I asked if I could send it back and get my own order - or if they could even locate where MY order went.
After a lot of back and forth and blaming the shipping company she finally stopped replying in April and I gave up any hope of ever getting a keyboard that I'd want to actually build.
So now it sits in a drawer.
So if the person that was waiting for order number 1777 is out there somewhere patiently still waiting for his/her order:
I have it! You wouldn't happen to have my order number 1986 by chance? :rolleyes:
Accidently bump into this thread while browsing geekhack. Now I'm pretty sure the GB is officially a goner. MAB was disbanded years ago, they are not making keeb anymore, some of them are now making suit and shoes (wtf) :)) so don't be suprise if one day a set of suit and shoes show up in front of your doorstep instead :))
MAB returned with new name Cherry TeamReally ? :)
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/ei6zdf/gb_c21_retro_custom_numpad/