[IC] GH60 boards and titanium plates

[mkawa]

folks,

komar and i are thinking of making another run of gh60 boards, and i can source enough more Ti to get more 60% notched boards cut. we could design a bottom plate as well, but there is a serious wealth of 60% cases out there, so i don't see the point of that. lead time would be something like 6 weeks (slightly fewer moving parts than the smallfry, but the pcbs will probably be the long pole). these would be presoldered pcbs. the kit would basically only come with a titanium plate and a gh60. the two layout options we would be looking at would be ansi125 and ansi150. if someone can provide a gh60 compatible ISO plate, i can make some of those too, however, as we'll be laser cutting single sheets. stabilizers would be an "as i can find stock of them to carry on geekhackers.org". as usual, you're on your own for 7x stabilizers (although there may be a fellow bending them en masse soon).

[jwaz]

I would be interested if you did the HHKB layout, otherwise no dice.

[SpAmRaY]

I think most people just want their GH60 that they ordered already. But this way might be faster.

[geniekid]

I'm going to be that guy - would it be possible to buy the PCB separately? 

[intelli78]

"ANSI 150" means a winkeyless layout, correct?  If yes, I am in.

[mkawa]

ansi 150 is winkeyless, yah. and yah, separate pcbs would be fine.

and this may very well be way faster than the GB XD

as usual, if you can get me the drawing for the HHKB layout, i can cut it, no prob. no one's actually given me a drawing yet.

[agodinhost]

+1
how much?
I would want 5.

[SpAmRaY]

and this may very well be way faster than the GB XD

Not sure whether to laugh or cry. :facepalm:

[agodinhost]

and this may very well be way faster than the GB XD

Not sure whether to laugh or cry. :facepalm:

I do have the same feeling.

[SpAmRaY]

If we could get the black version of the PCB I'd buy another PCB anyway. Don't think I could afford the Ti case.

[mashby]

I'd be interested in just the PCB if that's an option and it comes in a different color than the white one.

[Jagriff]

I'm interested in 1.25 ANSI.

[mkawa]

we can probably get black pcbs? i can get the titanium anodized gray though, if that helps.

[AKmalamute]

Deeply interested but the $$$ probably says I agree with SpamaRay: PCB-only because I accidentally my bank account.

It isn't just "this might be faster" ... I missed the GB so its either this, or wait until MK is comfortable selling PCBs.

Uh ... guesstimates on the Ti plate? ANSI-150 if I can get it at all.

edit: +1 to black PCBs. Or heck, brilliant orange. Just not white as I have several around (MK, again.)

[agodinhost]

I did uploaded komar's project to get a quote in seeedstudio:
so so 80 bucks per 10 boards.

[geniekid]

1)  I would only buy PCBs (I think I already have a Ti plate on order from you )

2)  If it were possible to get a drawing of a standard 60% ANSI150 plate I'm sure I could modify it to add split backspace and split R-shift.  I think that's the only difference the HHKB has (truncated bottom row but for a plate I don't think it's necessary to remove the edge keys). 

EDIT:  Actually the HHKB bottom row isn't ANSI150/ANSI125.  Nvm.

[engicoder]

I also throw in my vote for a PCB only option. Ti plates are sexy and all, but not needed for every project. PCB is a much more useful wrench.

[jdcarpe]

I did uploaded komar's project to get a quote in seeedstudio:
so so 80 bucks per 10 boards.

Probably not loaded with electronics, though, right?

[yuiop]

Interested in the PCBs and possibly one Ti plate depending on the price. 

[Crabby_b]

I would be interested in a few PCBs and a plate.

[agodinhost]

I did uploaded komar's project to get a quote in seeedstudio:
so so 80 bucks per 10 boards.

Probably not loaded with electronics, though, right?

Yes Sir, only the PCB.
No components.

[mkawa]

plate price would probably stick to 120$/ea. no difference in price for different layouts.

komar and i need to do some accounting to figure out pcb price. i don't want to get people's hopes up or down with a price before we have some idea what the quotes will look like. there is some oddity around boards that imsto has sitting and some other stuff.

and yes, the pcb and the plates will be sold separately.

[dorkvader]

I'd be down depending on financials (the whole moving 1000km, finding a new job, etc etc.)

Fortunately, I recently sold 2 computers 3 keyboards and a trackball, so it's looking likely.

just have to find some aluminium bar stock to bolt it to a-la that pure you gave me and i'll be set.

[mkawa]

pcb numbers are not looking great

[intelli78]

It's only been a few hours tho, maybe give it the weekend before dooming the effort? 

[The_Beast]

So this is another Gh60 buy that will start and year and a quarter after the original GH60 GB and more than likely ship before that one too?



huehuehue

[Jrwestcoast]

I would be interested in a few PCBs and a plate also.

[ideus]

Fair price + HHKB option and I am in. Plate plus PCB.

[feizor]

I'm in for pcb. If a stainless steel plate becomes available I would get it too.

[mooswa]

Definitely in for a PCB and probably the plate.

[bueller]

In for a PCB or two.

[strict]

If you do black PCBs I would no doubt order at least one. What would the cost be per PCB (roughly)?

[mkawa]

It's only been a few hours tho, maybe give it the weekend before dooming the effort? 

i actually meant the prices we were tossing around. they're not great

[okwchin]

It's only been a few hours tho, maybe give it the weekend before dooming the effort? 

i actually meant the prices we were tossing around. they're not great

I am in for PCBs. Plates are secondary, especially as they are Ti, which is a cost issue for me at this stage.

What sort of numbers (price?) are we looking at for a given order number, or various MOQs?  Of course, we must understand that the numbers you may come up with now are purely indicative.

[quochung1989]

I missed ti plate gb, so i am very interested plate in this gb

[rosslerosa]

In for a PCB or two.

Ditto

[mkawa]

the best prices are at the 250 and 500 pcb unit tiers. below that, it almost doesn't make sense to produce assembled pcbs. :|

i refuse to make people bake their own pcbs though, or to buy their own BOM for this board, as it's quite complicated, and we can get big discounts from volume.

it would be a no brainer to produce 500 if the GH60 GB hadn't already produced hundreds of PCBs, but as it is, i'm a little wary of putting thousands into more pcbs. i want to make some, but from the tiering prices, it almost doesn't make any sense to make less than 250.

[bueller]

MechanicalKeyboards.com expressed an interest in stocking GH60 PCB's, maybe they can fill the rest of the order?

[mkawa]

sure, i'll reach out to them.

[ideus]

Maybe Techkeys may want some, as they are already offering switches.

[slickmamba]

In for whole set since I wasn't here for the gh60 gb

[mkawa]

also, on PCB colors, we have a choice of green, blue, red, black, yellow, white

[intelli78]

Blue would be cool.

[mkawa]

i just want to note that my goal here is not to piss off gh60 GB customers. i've always wanted to make GH60 boards a regular stock item, so this isn't really a GB, it's just planning for carrying regular stock of pcbs

[Defying]

most likely in for a pcb in white

[Doesntknowwhattosay]

i just want to note that my goal here is not to piss off gh60 GB customers. i've always wanted to make GH60 boards a regular stock item, so this isn't really a GB, it's just planning for carrying regular stock of pcbs

This would bea awesome! 

[n0rvig]

Still interested...

[Lingj]

I am also interested.

[hjkl_over_wasd]

I am very interested in a black PCB with stabilizers, if stabilizers are hard to find by oneself.

But two vital questions:

1. Will the PCB fit the aluminium cases from Tex?

2. What's the ballpark figure for a GH60 PCB?

[FrostyToast]

I would definitely be in for a white PCB. I can probably rip apart my k90 for the switches. The only problem is that I would still need a spacebar stab wire. Apparently stabs are quite hard to source.

[okwchin]

First and safest choice for me is black.

Followed by yellow, because yellow
Then red or white.

Would still pick black as it hides well under a key set, working with all keysets. (for plateless builds)

[mkawa]

i'm very pumped about yellow. that said, i don't know how pumped anyone else is about yellow.

i think tex's new board does not fit the traditional poker/pure/etc. mounting points, so i don't think it will fit. feel free to correct me though

[Jagriff]

I agree in regards to the black PCB. White would be okay too.

[mkawa]

so, it sounds like there's limited but fairly fervent interest in another small run of 60% titanium plates, and quite a bit more interest in different colors of GH60 pcbs. the titanium plates aren't a huge deal, and i can do any layout you want _if you get me a drawing_, but the gh60 pcb lots are really expensive in small quantities, so it's going to take some time to gather enough volume via geekhackers and geekhackers partners to make an order. sorry folks, hang in there and thanks for your patience.

[Greeeg]

I'd take a PCB + a plate.
I think yellow is a good PCB colour.

Would all the PCBs need to be the same colour for cheaper prices? or is the price bracket more for assembly?

[Doesntknowwhattosay]

I would like a black or white PCB because of you use a case like gons skinny 60% it just looks hideous with colors like yellow

[okwchin]

I would like a black or white PCB because of you use a case like gons skinny 60% it just looks hideous with colors like yellow

And I was thinking of getting the yellow pcb because of the Massdrop frosted clear TEX case…

But I do agree that it could also end up less than great, and for that reason, I would be far more comfortable buying black, and would really consider yellow if;  it turns out looking good, I already had a black on hand, and the PCBs were affordable enough to experiment with.


Imagine this with a yellow pcb, a yellow backlight, bumblebee keycaps, and a gold plate..  mmmmmm

[strict]

I would like a black or white PCB because of you use a case like gons skinny 60% it just looks hideous with colors like yellow

And I was thinking of getting the yellow pcb because of the Massdrop frosted clear TEX case…

But I do agree that it could also end up less than great, and for that reason, I would be far more comfortable buying black, and would really consider yellow if;  it turns out looking good, I already had a black on hand, and the PCBs were affordable enough to experiment with.


Imagine this with a yellow pcb, a yellow backlight, bumblebee keycaps, and a gold plate..  mmmmmm

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Black or white will match with just about anything. Since mk always stocks white stuff it might be nice to have these in black.

[FrostyToast]

I would like a black or white PCB because of you use a case like gons skinny 60% it just looks hideous with colors like yellow

And I was thinking of getting the yellow pcb because of the Massdrop frosted clear TEX case…

But I do agree that it could also end up less than great, and for that reason, I would be far more comfortable buying black, and would really consider yellow if;  it turns out looking good, I already had a black on hand, and the PCBs were affordable enough to experiment with.


Imagine this with a yellow pcb, a yellow backlight, bumblebee keycaps, and a gold plate..  mmmmmm

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Acrylic Tex case for a yellow bling build? You could do better than that! Them Sprit acrylics are beastly!

[Defect]

In for PCB (probably 2.  No LED support, corect?)

For plate I'd be interested in Poker 2 layout.  Don't know what that's called...pretty standard.
And 1 Winkeyless 7x spacebar plate also.  Would need to confirm as we approach actual sale, as I'm also in on Sprit's GB

[nameistaken1]

I'd be in for a PCB.

[abtrout]

I'm interested in a PCB, too.

[nesth]

i wouldn't mind a couple PCBs

[exitfire401]

I'm in for a PCB or two in black or blue.

[Fire Brand]

I would be love to get a PCB with preferably Black or white and a plate to go along with it, but I would also like to know would these support LEDs or not, otherwise what prices would we be looking at roughly?

[zflamewing]

I'd be in for a black PCB and a plate.  I'd settle for the basic standard winkey ansi aka poker.....though I'd prefer costar stabs with an off center caps lock.

[pasph]

So it seems that here one can have a GH60 before all those that have been waiting for a year in the official GB.
It's an open source project and this is a free market so nothing is wrong here.
Why i have a bitter taste then?

[jdcarpe]

So it seems that here one can have a GH60 before all those that have been waiting for a year in the official GB.
It's an open source project and this is a free market so nothing is wrong here.
Why i have a bitter taste then?

Because you're human. And because you supported our project and have been waiting patiently for the result.

I seriously doubt these will ship before the GB orders start shipping, though. Here's to hoping. It usually gets me in trouble.

[JonasDK]

Well, didn't Komar say that he'll release the final PCB, after the GB end?

[jdcarpe]

Well, didn't Komar say that he'll release the final PCB, after the GB end?

That was the plan, yes.

[mkawa]

it's going to take a while to gather enough volume to make an order, especially with everyone pretty much split on mask colors (this increases costs substantially). then there's lead time on the order. oddly, lead time on smaller orders can actually be longer than lead time on large orders because a large order is easier to schedule without machine downtime.

note that titanium plates have a much smaller lead-time though, although naturally the run is going to be very small.

[geniekid]

For the record, I'd buy 2 PCBs no matter what color they are.

[intelli78]

Yes, I will buy no matter the PCB color. I think most people will compromise on that to speed things up.

[minho]

Depending on time (as I might find some 60% PCBs before production), I may order 2 or 3.

[qwack]

If you offered the bare PCB + a bag of components for a lower price than the factory-populated pcb (as on the GH60 GB), I'd take at least one (depending on the price). Black or white.

If that's yet another option that only raises overall costs, then nevermind, I'll wait for final prices to be announced for populated PCBs.

[agodinhost]

Yes, I will buy no matter the PCB color. I think most people will compromise on that to speed things up.

+1

[mkawa]

thanks to techkeys.us and mechanicalkeyboards.com, it looks like we'll be able to do this for reasonable pricing. once we get everything worked out we'll let people know.

[FrostyToast]

If we can't meet the MOQ or get reasonable prices based on people being split between colours then I think that black would be a very popular, neutral colour that everyone can agree on.

[mkawa]

i think it's a given that there won't be a concensus on color.

[jdcarpe]

i think it's a given that there won't be a concensus on color.

No, probably not. You might lean toward black, as the GB PCBs are supposedly white. I say supposedly, because I haven't seen a production PCB at all, not even a pic of one.

[strict]

i think it's a given that there won't be a concensus on color.

No, probably not. You might lean toward black, as the GB PCBs are supposedly white. I say supposedly, because I haven't seen a production PCB at all, not even a pic of one.

I'm really hoping for black! Thanks for this, mkawa!

[okwchin]

Black would seem to be as the safest choice. As jd pointed out, providing the other 'colour' would make this a complimentary buy.

[FrostyToast]

I say we get rainbow unicorn ****sprinkles coloured PCBs, I think everyone can agree on that. 

[mkawa]

you are welcome to dip your board in sprinkles before soldering it

[cooldiscretion]

I'd be up for a PCB and plate.  Assuming the plate would offer traditional ANSI with bottom row:
[ 1.5 ] [ 1 ] [ 1.5 ] [    7    ] [ 1.5 ] [ 1 ] [ 1.5 ]

[boost]

pcb numbers are not looking great

orly!

[mkawa]

I'd be up for a PCB and plate.  Assuming the plate would offer traditional ANSI with bottom row:
[ 1.5 ] [ 1 ] [ 1.5 ] [    7    ] [ 1.5 ] [ 1 ] [ 1.5 ]

can do any layout with these plates

[cooldiscretion]

I'd be up for a PCB and plate.  Assuming the plate would offer traditional ANSI with bottom row:
[ 1.5 ] [ 1 ] [ 1.5 ] [    7    ] [ 1.5 ] [ 1 ] [ 1.5 ]

can do any layout with these plates

 

[FrostyToast]

Who will be shipping this out in the end? I am planning on buying a Learn to Solder kit from your site and was wondering if those could be shipped together.

[cooldiscretion]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

[jdcarpe]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

[mkawa]

i'll be shipping out mine. however, i'll ship your LTS kit separately from the PCB and plate because i'll list them when i place the order with the manufacturer and state the lead-time needed. i generally ship items as soon as i have them in stock

[agodinhost]

I bet that CaptBadAss will ask for a purple PCB ...
 

[FrostyToast]

I bet that CaptBadAss will ask for a purple PCB ...
 

And Sifo will ask for bright pink!  )

[cooldiscretion]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

Oh, so this GB is for the latest unreleased-to-public revision?

[mkawa]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

Oh, so this GB is for the latest unreleased-to-public revision?

yes, the most current pcb revision is what we will be manufacturing.

[ideus]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

Oh, so this GB is for the latest unreleased-to-public revision?

yes, the most current pcb revision is what we will be manufacturing.

What improvements does this updated version have?

[jdcarpe]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

Oh, so this GB is for the latest unreleased-to-public revision?

yes, the most current pcb revision is what we will be manufacturing.

What improvements does this updated version have?

There was a bug in the previous version, if you used backlighting, it shorted a trace from the last column of switches I believe.

[ideus]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

Oh, so this GB is for the latest unreleased-to-public revision?

yes, the most current pcb revision is what we will be manufacturing.

What improvements does this updated version have?

There was a bug in the previous version, if you used backlighting, it shorted a trace from the last column of switches I believe.

Does this mean that the previous versions are functional but this backlighting issue?

[jdcarpe]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

Oh, so this GB is for the latest unreleased-to-public revision?

yes, the most current pcb revision is what we will be manufacturing.

What improvements does this updated version have?

There was a bug in the previous version, if you used backlighting, it shorted a trace from the last column of switches I believe.

Does this mean that the previous versions are functional but this backlighting issue?

What it means to me is:

Why would you ever willingly purchase a product with a known flaw? Especially if the revised version was, or was soon to be, available?

[Fire Brand]

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I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

Oh, so this GB is for the latest unreleased-to-public revision?

yes, the most current pcb revision is what we will be manufacturing.

What improvements does this updated version have?

There was a bug in the previous version, if you used backlighting, it shorted a trace from the last column of switches I believe.

Does this mean that the previous versions are functional but this backlighting issue?

What it means to me is:

Why would you ever willingly purchase a product with a known flaw? Especially if the revised version was, or was soon to be, available?

Good point if it has issues I would rather not get this and just wait for the final one to be released although I will still like to get a plate if it is possible.

[jdcarpe]

No, no, no. The version being sold here will be the final revision. mkawa is working with komar007 to get more of the production version PCBs made.

I was answering a question about "GH60s" being sold on taobao.

[Fire Brand]

No, no, no. The version being sold here will be the final revision. mkawa is working with komar007 to get more of the production version PCBs made.

I was answering a question about "GH60s" being sold on taobao.

Ahh right sorry friend I thought you were talking about these, misunderstanding then ohh well in that case ignore me statement then, I would love to have one of these

[ideus]

Excuse my ignorance, because this question's answer should be pretty obvious for most of you, but does the GH60 PCB have slots for Cherry PCB mounted stabilizers?

[jdcarpe]

Excuse my ignorance, because this question's answer should be pretty obvious for most of you, but does the GH60 PCB have slots for Cherry PCB mounted stabilizers?

Yes, of course. It also had holes for PCB mount switches. So you can go without a switch plate if you prefer.

[Melvang]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

Oh, so this GB is for the latest unreleased-to-public revision?

yes, the most current pcb revision is what we will be manufacturing.

What improvements does this updated version have?

There was a bug in the previous version, if you used backlighting, it shorted a trace from the last column of switches I believe.

Does this mean that the previous versions are functional but this backlighting issue?

What it means to me is:

Why would you ever willingly purchase a product with a known flaw? Especially if the revised version was, or was soon to be, available?

If the flaw didn't affect the intended use of said product (I wouldn't plan on backlighting) also timing with having to wait X amount of time for revised version or get now with "flawed" version.

[ideus]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

Oh, so this GB is for the latest unreleased-to-public revision?

yes, the most current pcb revision is what we will be manufacturing.

What improvements does this updated version have?

There was a bug in the previous version, if you used backlighting, it shorted a trace from the last column of switches I believe.

Does this mean that the previous versions are functional but this backlighting issue?

What it means to me is:

Why would you ever willingly purchase a product with a known flaw? Especially if the revised version was, or was soon to be, available?

If the flaw didn't affect the intended use of said product (I wouldn't plan on backlighting) also timing with having to wait X amount of time for revised version or get now with "flawed" version.

Cost and availability. Unless what I found was a Face U, its price under 15 bucks is unbeatable. I do not really need back light, I always think it is very fancy and good for the eyes, but not needed for functionality.

[jdcarpe]

I've seen many listings on taobao for these GH60 PCBs.  I'm curious, wouldn't it be faster for the people interested only in the PCB to simply purchase one through taobao?

Those are Rev.B prototype PCBs that some Chinese sellers sent to production.

The final revision has not been released to the public yet.

Oh, so this GB is for the latest unreleased-to-public revision?

yes, the most current pcb revision is what we will be manufacturing.

What improvements does this updated version have?

There was a bug in the previous version, if you used backlighting, it shorted a trace from the last column of switches I believe.

Does this mean that the previous versions are functional but this backlighting issue?

What it means to me is:

Why would you ever willingly purchase a product with a known flaw? Especially if the revised version was, or was soon to be, available?

If the flaw didn't affect the intended use of said product (I wouldn't plan on backlighting) also timing with having to wait X amount of time for revised version or get now with "flawed" version.

Cost and availability. Unless what I found was a Face U, its price under 15 bucks is unbeatable. I do not really need back light, I always think it is very fancy and good for the eyes, but not needed for functionality.

If it's that one you posted before, then yeah, that's a FaceU.

[ideus]

I really want an actual GH60, and if this one is priced well, I am certainly in for one PCB.

[cooldiscretion]

Through my perusing the group buys, I see many seem to take quite some time to finish.  Any estimation on how long it would take once the group buy purchase period has concluded?

[eosph]

Will the final revision PCB designs be publicly available?

[Flyersfan1]

Will the final revision PCB designs be publicly available?

There was chatter of mechanicalkeyboards.com selling them at some point, so possibly yes.

[eosph]

Will the final revision PCB designs be publicly available?

There was chatter of mechanicalkeyboards.com selling them at some point, so possibly yes.

I'm in the process of getting a quote for a small run (5-10) here in the UK so I'd like to use the latest revision rather than the older one.

[jdcarpe]

Will the final revision PCB designs be publicly available?

After the group buy orders (original year-long GB) ship, yes it will be released.

[Beelzebro]

I'm definitely in for a PCB, and I don't mind at all what colour it is. I'll cover it with a plate and a case anyway

[cooldiscretion]

Will the final revision PCB designs be publicly available?

There was chatter of mechanicalkeyboards.com selling them at some point, so possibly yes.

Let's hope it turns out to be more then just chatter.

[cooldiscretion]

Any idea how long before this becomes a GB?

[mkawa]

i've gone ahead and listed the titanium plates. PCB plans are still under wraps, and will not be revealed until after the current GH60 gb ships

plates: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59834.new#new

For the moment, I'm going to say that these are available anodized. Please specify your color from the standard colors in your order notes:

standard colors:

[ideus]

i've gone ahead and listed the titanium plates. PCB plans are still under wraps, and will not be revealed until after the current GH60 gb ships

plates: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59834.new#new

For the moment, I'm going to say that these are available anodized. Please specify your color from the standard colors in your order notes:

standard colors: (Attachment Link)

In that case, when do you think the PCBs may be offered in a GB?

[mkawa]

i don't want to say anything about that yet because 1) we're not organized enough to know and 2) not to pitchfork the GH60 gb people

[okwchin]

i've gone ahead and listed the titanium plates. PCB plans are still under wraps, and will not be revealed until after the current GH60 gb ships

plates: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59834.new#new

For the moment, I'm going to say that these are available anodized. Please specify your color from the standard colors in your order notes:

standard colors: (Attachment Link)

Pretty, and a reminder that anodised Ti, or rather, oxidised Ti, is a very different way of creating colour, and rather than adding a colour, its changing the way light is reflected off the metal, and thus has a different look. Very classy, especially the deep colours!

[ideus]

i don't want to say anything about that yet because 1) we're not organized enough to know and 2) not to pitchfork the GH60 gb people

Maybe the title of the thread should be changed to: [IC] GH60 Ti plates, otherwise it suggests PCBs can be offered, while it is clear they cannot be offered now.

[Heliosphere]

Will these plates be compatible with a typical 60% like a poker ii? If so, I am interested!

[jdcarpe]

Will these plates be compatible with a typical 60% like a poker ii? If so, I am interested!

They don't have the opening next to the Caps Lock switch hole for the LED, if that concerns you.

[Heliosphere]

Will these plates be compatible with a typical 60% like a poker ii? If so, I am interested!

They don't have the opening next to the Caps Lock switch hole for the LED, if that concerns you.

I have a back-lit poker, so I guess it won't be compatible?

[jdcarpe]

Will these plates be compatible with a typical 60% like a poker ii? If so, I am interested!

They don't have the opening next to the Caps Lock switch hole for the LED, if that concerns you.

I have a back-lit poker, so I guess it won't be compatible?

It's compatible as long as you don't care to have an LED indicator that Caps Lock is on. Or if you want to drill a hole in the plate.

[Heliosphere]

Will these plates be compatible with a typical 60% like a poker ii? If so, I am interested!

They don't have the opening next to the Caps Lock switch hole for the LED, if that concerns you.

I have a back-lit poker, so I guess it won't be compatible?

It's compatible as long as you don't care to have an LED indicator that Caps Lock is on. Or if you want to drill a hole in the plate.

Shouldn't be an issue, I guess. I wonder what it takes to drill through titanium...

[mkawa]

you can use HSS with TiN coating or bright HSS, but keep the feed rates low and use lots of cutting oil. cobalt/full carbide bits are definitely preferred

[Melvang]

you can use HSS with TiN coating or bright HSS, but keep the feed rates low and use lots of cutting oil. cobalt/full carbide bits are definitely preferred

I would agree with this.  Low rpm, high pressure, good lube, and a drill press.

[Heliosphere]

Sounds like I'll have to wait for your norcal machine shop for this task, mkawa.

[mkawa]

yah, i wouldn't recommend attempting to do this with a hand drill or a rotary tool. the only person i'd trust with titanium and a rotary tool is hammer. that guy is a machining god. the rest of us mere mortals have to rely on squared up machines

[mkawa]

i don't want to say anything about that yet because 1) we're not organized enough to know and 2) not to pitchfork the GH60 gb people

Maybe the title of the thread should be changed to: [IC] GH60 Ti plates, otherwise it suggests PCBs can be offered, while it is clear they cannot be offered now.

it's still an IC for the pcbs. we are actually trying to get as accurate a feel for the remaining pcb demand as possible.

as for plates, i've opened up orders now that i have a pretty good idea of what the demand is.

[Oobly]

I'd be in for 2 PCB's in black or white. I've already got the Nostalgia keycap set waiting

[Chemisery]

I am interested in getting 1-2 pcb depending on price..

[cjhard]

I've already put in my order for a plate, but would like to register my interest in a PCB.

[umeboshi]

Would be interested in 1-2 PCB's as well, no color preference.  Hopefully will be a good intro to putting a kb together... 

[malu1989]

I'm interested in a PCB too since I missed the Groupbuy.

[ideus]

i don't want to say anything about that yet because 1) we're not organized enough to know and 2) not to pitchfork the GH60 gb people

Maybe the title of the thread should be changed to: [IC] GH60 Ti plates, otherwise it suggests PCBs can be offered, while it is clear they cannot be offered now.

it's still an IC for the pcbs. we are actually trying to get as accurate a feel for the remaining pcb demand as possible.

as for plates, i've opened up orders now that i have a pretty good idea of what the demand is.

I m hoping for the PCB as many here.

[macmakkara]

Also interested here!

[MrLinuxFish]

I would be interested in 1-2 PCBs as I too missed the group buy.

[Dakine234]

Interested on a plate, depending on price and compatibility (poker 2)

[Skuloth]

I would also be interested in a PCB, preferably poker II layout. I'm not really certain what the name of it is, but it's fairly standard compared to fullsize keyboards. I've been interested in these boards for a while, but I missed the original group buy

Do these PCBs fit in the tex 60% aluminum cases? Also how do the pink / purple titanium colored plates compare in color to the purple tex cases?

[shimmy1996]

Would be interested in 1-2 pcbsXDD

[Arcoril]

I'd also be super interested in picking up a pair of GH60 PCBs + plates.

[sauerkrause]

In for GH60 pcb and ANSI 125 plate, doesn't have to be titanium though. aluminum is just fine too.

[seedvd]

definitely am in for 1 to 2 pcbs and plates since pcb is an usbavr and open source HW.

[mkawa]

unfortunately i can't do anything about the PCBs. the plates are available on geekhackers.org

[cjhard]

GON has a limited edition black NerD 60 GB going on right now that would look pretty fly beneath these plates until GH60 is shipped out to the folks still waiting, and we can justify starting up new PCB buys.

I'd love to see my titanium plate soon. Hint hint, buy more plates, hint hint

[kitsun8]

I'd be up for a 60% plate

[cjhard]

I'd be up for a 60% plate

Get yourself one, the buy is still up on geekhackers.org, winkeyless and winkeyed. Last status we have says we still need to fill the sheet for it to get cut, and mkawa is sorting out some car and career stuff. One more order just means that much sooner we all get ours cut.

Go check out the thread for plates:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59834

[kitsun8]

I'd be up for a 60% plate

Get yourself one, the buy is still up on geekhackers.org, winkeyless and winkeyed. Last status we have says we still need to fill the sheet for it to get cut, and mkawa is sorting out some car and career stuff. One more order just means that much sooner we all get ours cut.

Go check out the thread for plates:
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=59834

Ok thanks a lot

[epicepee]

I'd be in for a PCB, and maybe a plate if they're cheap enough.

[Sygaldry]

Interested depending on price!

[frosty]

Ya, would be in for PCB, if this idea is still on.

[mkawa]

the pcb end of this will not happen before the end of round 1 of the gh60 buy.

[p3lim]

Also in for the PCB, question though; will the SMD parts be pre-soldered?

[Lurch]

Any update regarding the plates?

[mkawa]

too ambitious and too many commitments as usual. ctrlalt, jd keyboards and i are working on something that will take care of all of this soon(tm, cross fingers, etc). most of all, since we're heading into the holiday season, i need to contact a couple of key shops and make sure they are going to be open for enough of a window to get these and more cut before everyone takes off for xmas.

also, working into the future, i expect everything is going to be ceramic coated. so hooray?