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Offline PancakeMSTR

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #100 on: Fri, 28 December 2018, 18:24:03 »
Sucks.

Still some time yet before I pull the trigger on chargeback. Gonna wait as long as I can.
   

Offline lakeboredom

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #101 on: Fri, 28 December 2018, 18:45:11 »
It hasnt even been that long, you guys are crazy.

Offline Jkush463

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #102 on: Wed, 02 January 2019, 17:32:45 »
Im not crazy, ZF ha ****ed me several times, i have my reasons to be doubtful as do plenty of others, they are possibly the most unprofessional bushiness i have ever dealt with.

Offline MoarCoffeePlzzz

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #103 on: Wed, 02 January 2019, 23:46:11 »
Im not crazy, ZF ha ****ed me several times, i have my reasons to be doubtful as do plenty of others, they are possibly the most unprofessional bushiness i have ever dealt with.

And yet you still give them money?

Offline PancakeMSTR

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #104 on: Fri, 04 January 2019, 16:35:34 »
Im not crazy, ZF ha ****ed me several times, i have my reasons to be doubtful as do plenty of others, they are possibly the most unprofessional bushiness i have ever dealt with.

Could you elaborate? For me personally, I joined this GB because I thought zfrontier was a reputable vendor.
   

Offline glubazoid

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #105 on: Fri, 11 January 2019, 02:05:13 »
I don't mind waiting a little bit longer, as we've seen the updates and actual photos. But would it be possible to get a new estimated shipping date?

Offline PancakeMSTR

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #106 on: Fri, 11 January 2019, 12:25:15 »
It would be nice to have a meaningful update of any sort, let alone estimated new ship date.

Rapidly losing faith in this buy.
   

Offline fer.real

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #107 on: Fri, 11 January 2019, 12:40:34 »
It would be nice to have a meaningful update of any sort, let alone estimated new ship date.

Rapidly losing faith in this buy.

Updates showing progress have been posted on the Grid website https://www.gridishere.com/updates-page/.  The last one was about a month ago.

Offline MoarCoffeePlzzz

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #108 on: Fri, 11 January 2019, 16:30:54 »
Hopefully we here something soon... Coming up on 5 months...

Offline thearctican

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #109 on: Mon, 14 January 2019, 08:50:53 »
Hopefully we here something soon... Coming up on 5 months...
I hope so, too. Last I heard they were shipping "Between December 2018 and January 2019". Two weeks to go in January; hopefully these go out soon, or we here *something* from the Grid team.

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #110 on: Tue, 15 January 2019, 03:46:18 »
It hasnt even been that long, you guys are crazy.

zFrontier has been horrible about communicating with Western buyers. After DSA Starry Night I have a lot less trust in them than before.
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Offline lakeboredom

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #111 on: Wed, 16 January 2019, 02:00:47 »
This'll be my first 60, anyone have good ideas about what pcb theyre gonna use? Could use a suggestion.

Offline thearctican

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #112 on: Wed, 16 January 2019, 13:46:39 »
This'll be my first 60, anyone have good ideas about what pcb theyre gonna use? Could use a suggestion.

I've got a Zeal60 with a frosted polycarbonate plate and MX Zilents that's going on there. Will desolder corner or win switches if I like the blockers enough. Gonna sell the blockers if I don't want/need them.

Offline lakeboredom

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #113 on: Wed, 16 January 2019, 19:45:10 »
We get blockers?

Offline MoarCoffeePlzzz

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #114 on: Wed, 16 January 2019, 21:04:37 »
I reached out to Grid last week and finally got a reply back.. here is what the email said:

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Hi Ryan,

Of course. My bad.
We had some issues with PCB manufacturing. One of our vendors gave us bad MCUs which ruined many of our efforts.

Grid 600 will start shipping Jan 25 for western buyers. I know it is late already and I am super sorry for that. I am preparing an update and a possible compensation plan for people.

Thanks for your support!

Best,
grid

Offline MoarCoffeePlzzz

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #115 on: Wed, 16 January 2019, 21:06:07 »
This'll be my first 60, anyone have good ideas about what pcb theyre gonna use? Could use a suggestion.

Mekanisk Nerd60 and Brass plate. That PCB might be tough to find but a DZ60 will be super easy to find and pretty cheap too!


Blockers were an add-on.
« Last Edit: Wed, 16 January 2019, 21:08:03 by MoarCoffeePlzzz »

Offline lakeboredom

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #116 on: Wed, 16 January 2019, 21:08:44 »
Is there any pcb that lets you program is on the fly like a poker?

Offline thearctican

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #117 on: Thu, 17 January 2019, 10:26:04 »
I reached out to Grid last week and finally got a reply back.. here is what the email said:

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Hi Ryan,

Of course. My bad.
We had some issues with PCB manufacturing. One of our vendors gave us bad MCUs which ruined many of our efforts.

Grid 600 will start shipping Jan 25 for western buyers. I know it is late already and I am super sorry for that. I am preparing an update and a possible compensation plan for people.

Thanks for your support!

Best,
grid

This is the second best news I've heard this week.

We get blockers?

They were an add-on group buy. https://en.zfrontier.com/products/grid600ac

I got the white HHKB blockers to go with the white case. I imagine they're screwed into the PCB from the bottom. I also picked up a second blank top module for experimentation.


Offline lakeboredom

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #118 on: Thu, 17 January 2019, 10:29:55 »
Ah forgot about those. Was considering hkb if not for my ca66. Got like 5 of the top cover modules though ;P

Offline thearctican

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #119 on: Tue, 22 January 2019, 08:55:55 »
Ah forgot about those. Was considering hkb if not for my ca66. Got like 5 of the top cover modules though ;P

Yeah I wish I would have gotten more of the top modules. Oh well, hopefully we see a bit more stock.

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Offline Master_Zebra

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #121 on: Tue, 22 January 2019, 16:32:32 »
Yes! So exicted!

Offline glubazoid

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #122 on: Tue, 22 January 2019, 18:05:42 »
Really appreciate the detail in this, thanks and can’t wait!

Offline macclack

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #123 on: Tue, 22 January 2019, 21:17:00 »
Yes! So exicted!

Hot damn. This is unexpected and exciting.

Offline Darknight00z

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #124 on: Wed, 23 January 2019, 20:18:02 »
oh man, i hope these get shipped out before CNY

Offline PancakeMSTR

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« Reply #125 on: Wed, 23 January 2019, 22:12:41 »
oh man, i hope these get shipped out before CNY

Says Jan 25 up there somewhere so...crossing my fingers.
   

Offline thearctican

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #126 on: Fri, 25 January 2019, 23:44:15 »
oh man, i hope these get shipped out before CNY

Says Jan 25 up there somewhere so...crossing my fingers.

Was reading a post on the Chinese ZFrontier site that the grids have been sent to ZFrontier for distribution.
https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/11040

"After some episodes(?), I can happily tell you that the components of the grid600 have been sent to zF. Most of the orders will be issued in the next week or two. I apologize for the delay in delivery due to the late delivery and the arrival of the New Year."
Thanks, Google Translate.

And now we wait on ZFrontier.

Offline proboy84

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #127 on: Sat, 02 February 2019, 21:12:54 »
No shipping notification from Zfrontier but got contact from DHL today for a shipment from them, Finally!!
« Last Edit: Sat, 02 February 2019, 21:23:42 by proboy84 »

Offline thearctican

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« Reply #128 on: Sat, 02 February 2019, 21:14:15 »
No shipping notification from Zfrontier but got contact from DHL today for a shipment form them, Finally!!
That's awesome to hear! Eagerly awaiting mine. What have you got coming?

Offline proboy84

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« Reply #129 on: Sat, 02 February 2019, 22:12:34 »
I should receive it tomorrow or the day after. I've order a green one with a peak top module.

Offline macclack

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #130 on: Sun, 03 February 2019, 10:37:52 »
No shipping notification from Zfrontier but got contact from DHL today for a shipment from them, Finally!!

Dope. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

Offline MoarCoffeePlzzz

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #131 on: Sun, 03 February 2019, 19:54:14 »
Looking to pick up an extra classic black top in the US. If anyone is going to have one they are looking to sell please PM me.

Offline proboy84

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« Reply #132 on: Sun, 03 February 2019, 20:26:00 »
Mail day on Chinese New Year!!

Love PEAK Top under the light

« Last Edit: Sun, 03 February 2019, 20:27:38 by proboy84 »

Offline thearctican

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« Reply #133 on: Sun, 03 February 2019, 20:31:39 »
Mail day on Chinese New Year!!

Love PEAK Top under the light

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Ohhhh that looks sick.
Anybody wanna design a brass one? I'm sure thhere woudl be a good number of people who'd be interested.

Offline macclack

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« Reply #134 on: Sun, 03 February 2019, 23:12:27 »
Mail day on Chinese New Year!!

Love PEAK Top under the light

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So do these things ship with sound dampening material? Looks pretty cool.

Offline PancakeMSTR

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« Reply #135 on: Mon, 04 February 2019, 11:24:13 »
Would be nice to hear something from Zfrontier or DHL about the status of my order....
   

Offline Master_Zebra

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« Reply #136 on: Mon, 04 February 2019, 11:57:30 »
Received mine just now. Canadian over here! No nothing from Zfrontier or DHL just arrived at my door. They declared 100$, still had to pay duties :(. Sorry don't know how to post pictures so here's an imgur album! Hope you all get yours soon. https://imgur.com/a/QzZ2qqL

Offline BerserkZz

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« Reply #137 on: Tue, 05 February 2019, 21:14:45 »
I usually don't do this, but damn this turns out incredibly better than I expected for this price range. Anodization is one of the best, build quality is also top notch, on par with my TX and M60 and I'm not exaggerating. The inclusion of silencing foam turns out great. Another great thing is that they add dampening plastic ring underneath each screw. Overall, I'm astounded.  This is THE BEST price to value product this community has ever offered, and yes I know about kbdfans. Their products are wonderful, but this is just better.

Offline Wolframme

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« Reply #138 on: Tue, 05 February 2019, 23:37:35 »
Well, all the good feedback and pictures certainly makes me excited. Hopefully, mine will be in eventually...

Offline proboy84

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« Reply #139 on: Wed, 06 February 2019, 00:43:58 »
I usually don't do this, but damn this turns out incredibly better than I expected for this price range. Anodization is one of the best, build quality is also top notch, on par with my TX and M60 and I'm not exaggerating. The inclusion of silencing foam turns out great. Another great thing is that they add dampening plastic ring underneath each screw. Overall, I'm astounded.  This is THE BEST price to value product this community has ever offered, and yes I know about kbdfans. Their products are wonderful, but this is just better.

Agreed, I'm so please with the build quality.

Offline BasicallyGod

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« Reply #140 on: Wed, 06 February 2019, 07:16:29 »
Anyone received a white one yet? Would love some pictures, hoping my white neon will get shipped in the next few days, really excited for this thing!

Offline macclack

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #141 on: Wed, 06 February 2019, 08:37:30 »
I usually don't do this, but damn this turns out incredibly better than I expected for this price range. Anodization is one of the best, build quality is also top notch, on par with my TX and M60 and I'm not exaggerating. The inclusion of silencing foam turns out great. Another great thing is that they add dampening plastic ring underneath each screw. Overall, I'm astounded.  This is THE BEST price to value product this community has ever offered, and yes I know about kbdfans. Their products are wonderful, but this is just better.

I am in agreement. For what this thing cost it was a steal.

Offline OkKarma

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« Reply #142 on: Wed, 06 February 2019, 08:52:08 »
Emailed him on Jan 21:

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Thanks for contacting me.
The shipping of grid600 will begin in 4 days for western buyers if you order black chassis and modules.
The color ones and white chassis will be a little bit late due to manufacturing issues.
Still, we should be able to ship all of them before February.

You can find previous updates here: https://www.gridishere.com/updates-page/

Let me know if you have any questions.

So most likely to ship after CNY.

Offline thearctican

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« Reply #143 on: Wed, 06 February 2019, 09:56:27 »
Anyone received a white one yet? Would love some pictures, hoping my white neon will get shipped in the next few days, really excited for this thing!
I'll bet getting my white one once it ships. It's getting a Zeal60 so It'll be pretty.

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Offline Starius

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« Reply #144 on: Tue, 12 February 2019, 12:20:05 »
I very much regret not getting in on this group buy. 

Offline DukeEsquire

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« Reply #145 on: Tue, 12 February 2019, 16:41:21 »
Has anyone received their white ones yet?

Offline BasicallyGod

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #146 on: Tue, 12 February 2019, 18:33:14 »
Has anyone received their white ones yet?

Nope not yet, not a word from DHL or zfrontier  :(

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #147 on: Wed, 13 February 2019, 10:05:33 »
any extrtas?

Offline BasicallyGod

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #148 on: Wed, 13 February 2019, 10:41:26 »
any extrtas?

It was mentioned that there would be, might be a while though as R1 is still trickling through to GB buyers.

EDIT

Seems like there will be a VERY smal number of extras and there is no plan to run an R2:


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Offline thearctican

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Re: [IC] grid 600, a 60% chassis w/ interchangeable pieces PROTOTYPE!
« Reply #149 on: Wed, 13 February 2019, 13:04:46 »
Has anyone received their white ones yet?

Nope not yet, not a word from DHL or zfrontier  :(

Same. What's up, zF?