[IC] GH60 boards and titanium plates

[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