Author Topic: [GB] MARS 8.0 (sorting and shipping) (Read 69566 times)

Sylvester · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 29 January 2018, 18:57:28 »

Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:26:43

Can you make sample and post it? Already have a color combo in mind. PCB has underglow leds on it right?

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missed your last question.

yes, RGB underglow is supported by the pcb

Sylvester · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 29 January 2018, 18:58:56 »

Quote from: vewy_nice on Mon, 29 January 2018, 06:20:37

"So recently I've ordered a custom of every size I use... except TKL... I wonder when that Mars board will go to GB?"
^Me earlier this morning.

That silver ano looks so clean!

Are you going to be getting more color samples on actual board parts?

I'm trying to imagine what a purple front accessory would look with a black plate and a silver case

You have the option to buy an extra brass front accessory, but would it be possible to, say, buy an extra aluminum one in a different color?
I really would love to have a purple, and a black or red.
Can they be swapped with the PCB in place?

Quote from: vewy_nice on Mon, 29 January 2018, 06:20:37

"So recently I've ordered a custom of every size I use... except TKL... I wonder when that Mars board will go to GB?"
^Me earlier this morning.

That silver ano looks so clean!

Are you going to be getting more color samples on actual board parts?

I'm trying to imagine what a purple front accessory would look with a black plate and a silver case

You have the option to buy an extra brass front accessory, but would it be possible to, say, buy an extra aluminum one in a different color?
I really would love to have a purple, and a black or red.
Can they be swapped with the PCB in place?

Thank you.

1. More samples are not possible right now. As I mentioned previously, most factories in China has stopped running because of the CNY holiday.

2. I didn't provide that option because I assume most people won't want two aluminum ones. DM me if you have suck special request and I can change your order.

3. yes.

Sylvester · « **Reply #52 on:** Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:11:42 »

Quote from: Unforgivable on Mon, 29 January 2018, 07:05:50

Will you be able to build the sample before the group buy ends, and take pictures of it with keycaps on?

don't have plant to do that but it's possible

Sylvester · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:18:12 »

Quote from: Remsky on Mon, 29 January 2018, 16:24:32

The anodizing looks amazing, I love it. My only question though are the specs of the PCB included in the kit. Does it support SMD LED's? North or south facing support? Thanks for the response in advance.

SMD LEDs are not supported.

South facing LEDs.

sorry for late reply

Sylvester · « **Reply #54 on:** Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:18:40 »

Quote from: odd on Mon, 29 January 2018, 17:09:47

Is it possible to change my order colors?

Yes. I'll send you an email in one day

Paopawdecarabao · « **Reply #55 on:** Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:22:16 »

Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 29 January 2018, 18:48:13

Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:26:43

Can you make sample and post it? Already have a color combo in mind. PCB has underglow leds on it right?

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The current case design doesn't support middle diffusers because the seam between two parts are is not all flat.
I'm modifying the design to make it support mid diffusers. However I'm not able to make samples because of the Chinese New Year.

What's for sure is the final case will support mid diffusers and I'll at least provide the files to make them.
It's also possible I'll provide the diffusers to those who joined GB.

Awesome, so whoever joins the GB will receive a middle diffuser for free?

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Puddsy · « **Reply #56 on:** Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:33:07 »

Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:22:16

Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 29 January 2018, 18:48:13
Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:26:43

Can you make sample and post it? Already have a color combo in mind. PCB has underglow leds on it right?

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The current case design doesn't support middle diffusers because the seam between two parts are is not all flat.
I'm modifying the design to make it support mid diffusers. However I'm not able to make samples because of the Chinese New Year.

What's for sure is the final case will support mid diffusers and I'll at least provide the files to make them.
It's also possible I'll provide the diffusers to those who joined GB.

Awesome, so whoever joins the GB will receive a middle diffuser for free?

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No, but you'll have the option to get one made. That's what he says.

Choppersuey · « **Reply #57 on:** Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:34:25 »

Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 29 January 2018, 18:50:18

What do you mean by connection parts?

I meant the parts of the plate where the screws go through to screw the plate to the top case. Sorry, don’t know what they are called

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BJW · « **Reply #58 on:** Mon, 29 January 2018, 23:09:25 »

As I look in more and more for this page, I am not quite sure about this GB. When I read this post, GB page isn't that different from IC. I think it is wise to do GB after Chinese spring holidays with enough samples and consider about these demands. But at this point with these uncertain status I don't feel like joining.

Sylvester · « **Reply #59 on:** Tue, 30 January 2018, 08:52:39 »

Quote from: Choppersuey on Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:34:25

I meant the parts of the plate where the screws go through to screw the plate to the top case. Sorry, don’t know what they are called )

That shouldn't be a concern since aluminum is pretty strong material and the plate is thick enough. Also the plate is not a part that would take a lot of force.

Sylvester · « **Reply #60 on:** Tue, 30 January 2018, 09:07:07 »

Quote from: BJW on Mon, 29 January 2018, 23:09:25

As I look in more and more for this page, I am not quite sure about this GB. When I read this post, GB page isn't that different from IC. I think it is wise to do GB after Chinese spring holidays with enough samples and consider about these demands. But at this point with these uncertain status I don't feel like joining.

I'm certain this project has been well prepared at the current stage, that's why GB comes out.

I've got a lot of experience from the the previous project snowflake. The GB was canceled but everything was finished and tested.

Right now the prototype is almost perfect which well verified the design. The PCB is a previously designed PCB with mature firmware. The change on the case for supporting mid diffusers is a very easy modification. Nothing can go wrong. We're not bottomnecking anything.

This is the first GB of mine but won't be the last one. I won't take any risks to make my first batch of supporters down, and they will not.

Sylvester · « **Reply #61 on:** Tue, 30 January 2018, 14:30:39 »

Render with mid diffuser

fatpolomanjr · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 31 January 2018, 01:54:46 »

Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:18:12

South facing LEDs.

Will it come with south facing LEDs by default?
Can we also install in-switch LEDs with sip sockets?
What software is used to program the firmware? QMK?

vewy_nice · « **Reply #63 on:** Wed, 31 January 2018, 09:56:23 »

Will the middle diffuser be optional or a default inclusion?

An anodized strip to match the front accessory would be cool for those of us who don't care for LED stuff

Also: Did you get my PM? I just want to make sure my request was alright.

odd · « **Reply #64 on:** Wed, 31 January 2018, 15:46:21 »

Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:22:16

Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 29 January 2018, 18:48:13
Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:26:43

Can you make sample and post it? Already have a color combo in mind. PCB has underglow leds on it right?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The current case design doesn't support middle diffusers because the seam between two parts are is not all flat.
I'm modifying the design to make it support mid diffusers. However I'm not able to make samples because of the Chinese New Year.

What's for sure is the final case will support mid diffusers and I'll at least provide the files to make them.
It's also possible I'll provide the diffusers to those who joined GB.

Awesome, so whoever joins the GB will receive a middle diffuser for free?

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Awesome,thank you. Also i would be interested as. Well in a second top logo piece in a different color and willing to pay however much extra

Sylvester · « **Reply #65 on:** Wed, 31 January 2018, 19:43:04 »

Quote from: fatpolomanjr on Wed, 31 January 2018, 01:54:46

Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:18:12
South facing LEDs.

Will it come with south facing LEDs by default?
Can we also install in-switch LEDs with sip sockets?
What software is used to program the firmware? QMK?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Bootmapper Client. QMK can also be ported but I don't have the skills.

Sylvester · « **Reply #66 on:** Wed, 31 January 2018, 19:47:13 »

Quote from: vewy_nice on Wed, 31 January 2018, 09:56:23

Will the middle diffuser be optional or a default inclusion?

An anodized strip to match the front accessory would be cool for those of us who don't care for LED stuff

Also: Did you get my PM? I just want to make sure my request was alright.

Will be an extra option.

no anodized strips

Yes. Will reply your message with price later.

fatpolomanjr · « **Reply #67 on:** Wed, 31 January 2018, 21:39:53 »

Quote from: Sylvester on Wed, 31 January 2018, 19:43:04

Quote from: fatpolomanjr on Wed, 31 January 2018, 01:54:46
Quote from: Sylvester on Mon, 29 January 2018, 19:18:12
South facing LEDs.

Will it come with south facing LEDs by default?
Can we also install in-switch LEDs with sip sockets?
What software is used to program the firmware? QMK?

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Bootmapper Client. QMK can also be ported but I don't have the skills.

Awesome, thank you for your reply! My cousin was going to go for the kbdfans TKL group buy but now he is definitely going for this because of the plate and icon color options. We were just making sure about the LED situation before committing.

laminam · « **Reply #68 on:** Wed, 31 January 2018, 22:01:51 »

Quote from: Sylvester on Wed, 31 January 2018, 19:47:13

Quote from: vewy_nice on Wed, 31 January 2018, 09:56:23
Will the middle diffuser be optional or a default inclusion?

An anodized strip to match the front accessory would be cool for those of us who don't care for LED stuff

Also: Did you get my PM? I just want to make sure my request was alright.

Will be an extra option.

no anodized strips

Yes. Will reply your message with price later.

Just placed my order, I'm also interested in the diffuser.

excluisve · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 01 February 2018, 04:45:09 »

Amazing anodizing

I am in

Murrellz · « **Reply #70 on:** Thu, 01 February 2018, 05:00:12 »

Think I would definitely be in if can get confirmation of the diffuser being included. Looks great.

Sylvester · « **Reply #71 on:** Thu, 01 February 2018, 08:39:11 »

Important update:

Just got a quote for the diffuser which turns out to be very cheap.

So the decision is diffusers will be included for everyone who joins for free.

vewy_nice · « **Reply #72 on:** Thu, 01 February 2018, 08:55:45 »

Does the design of the case have to be changed? Or are the diffusers an optional part during assembly?

Sylvester · « **Reply #73 on:** Thu, 01 February 2018, 09:42:20 »

Quote from: vewy_nice on Thu, 01 February 2018, 08:55:45

Does the design of the case have to be changed? Or are the diffusers an optional part during assembly?

design need to be slightly change. No differences from the outside.

THe diffusers are optional. You can choose either install it or not. It will be included anyway.

vewy_nice · « **Reply #74 on:** Thu, 01 February 2018, 10:31:32 »

Quote from: Sylvester on Thu, 01 February 2018, 09:42:20

Quote from: vewy_nice on Thu, 01 February 2018, 08:55:45
Does the design of the case have to be changed? Or are the diffusers an optional part during assembly?

design need to be slightly change. No differences from the outside.

THe diffusers are optional. You can choose either install it or not. It will be included anyway.

Okay, that's what I wanted to know!

Thanks!

Isotrooper · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 03 February 2018, 11:40:28 »

Very interested to see what this looks like built with caps. Wonder how deep the caps sit and how tight the bezels are to the caps.

Sylvester · « **Reply #76 on:** Sun, 04 February 2018, 18:51:27 »

Quote from: Isotrooper on Sat, 03 February 2018, 11:40:28

Very interested to see what this looks like built with caps. Wonder how deep the caps sit and how tight the bezels are to the caps.

I'm not able to fully build a board until the end of CNY.
GB ends in 6 days though.
May re-open GB for 1 day or so after posting new photos to allow people in doubt like you join.

p_blaze · « **Reply #77 on:** Mon, 05 February 2018, 19:38:10 »

Do the PCB and plate support alps/matias switches?

Puddsy · « **Reply #78 on:** Mon, 05 February 2018, 20:04:45 »

Quote from: p_blaze on Mon, 05 February 2018, 19:38:10

Do the PCB and plate support alps/matias switches?

you can tell from the shape of the cutout: no

packman86 · « **Reply #79 on:** Wed, 07 February 2018, 10:28:44 »

This is gorgeous and I wish I could afford it. GLWGB!

Cobertt · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 08 February 2018, 13:54:31 »

I'm excited for this group buy, I sent you a PM about a quick question I had!

Sylvester · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 09 February 2018, 08:32:09 »

bump

GB ends tomorrow!

skaloola · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 09 February 2018, 08:54:37 »

Any chance of offering assembly service? (I'm guessing no but worth a shot)

Could you give anymore details on PCB? You said it's a previously used mature PCB, but other than that nothing specific..

Sounds like buying a 2nd PCB would be a good idea if it's non-standard/not readily available (from say winkeyless/etc)

Paopawdecarabao · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 09 February 2018, 11:19:36 »

Does it support switch top opening? Just placed my order.

xondat · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 09 February 2018, 11:24:12 »

Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Fri, 09 February 2018, 11:19:36

Does it support switch top opening? Just placed my order.

Nope.

Paopawdecarabao · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 09 February 2018, 11:34:37 »

Quote from: xondat on Fri, 09 February 2018, 11:24:12

Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Fri, 09 February 2018, 11:19:36
Does it support switch top opening? Just placed my order.

Nope.

I see thanks!

Anyways, I do like the color option that I had and the 84 WKL too. Hopefully this will turn out good.

Darknight00z · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 09 February 2018, 14:52:51 »

The more I look at it, the more the appeal draws me in. But atlas my Moon should be coming soon.

Sylvester · « **Reply #87 on:** Fri, 09 February 2018, 18:56:38 »

Quote from: skaloola on Fri, 09 February 2018, 08:54:37

Any chance of offering assembly service? (I'm guessing no but worth a shot)

Could you give anymore details on PCB? You said it's a previously used mature PCB, but other than that nothing specific..

Sounds like buying a 2nd PCB would be a good idea if it's non-standard/not readily available (from say winkeyless/etc)

sorry, no assembly services

The PCB is an ATMEGA32A PCB which can be re-programmed with Bootmapper client. The guy provided the PCB to me also makes many other PCBs for some famous/unfamous custom keyboards. He just slightly changed the logo of a previously used PCB and provide it to my case. There's nothing can be wrong for a 32A PCB. That's why I said it's a mature PCB.

I don't have other commonly used 80% PCBs for testing but TX87 pcb might work according to the USB port position. I can't say it fits for sure.

tlautrec · « **Reply #88 on:** Sat, 10 February 2018, 07:20:00 »

Hi I've sent you a pm about shipping arrangements... am really on the fence for this because of that

Sylvester · « **Reply #89 on:** Sat, 10 February 2018, 07:54:41 »

Quote from: tlautrec on Sat, 10 February 2018, 07:20:00

Hi I've sent you a pm about shipping arrangements... am really on the fence for this because of that

replied.

Cobertt · « **Reply #90 on:** Sat, 10 February 2018, 07:56:24 »

Did you get my PM Sylvester?

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Sylvester · « **Reply #91 on:** Sat, 10 February 2018, 08:30:40 »

Quote from: Cobertt on Sat, 10 February 2018, 07:56:24

Did you get my PM Sylvester?

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I double checked but no message from you. Could you send it again?

Cobertt · « **Reply #92 on:** Sat, 10 February 2018, 08:34:16 »

Quote from: Sylvester on Sat, 10 February 2018, 08:30:40

Quote from: Cobertt on Sat, 10 February 2018, 07:56:24
Did you get my PM Sylvester?

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I double checked but no message from you. Could you send it again?

Tried sending it again.

tlautrec · « **Reply #93 on:** Sat, 10 February 2018, 09:53:06 »

btw will zeal stabs fit the case?

Puddsy · « **Reply #94 on:** Sat, 10 February 2018, 14:35:49 »

Quote from: tlautrec on Sat, 10 February 2018, 09:53:06

btw will zeal stabs fit the case?

you can see from the shape of the cutout that they will

vewy_nice · « **Reply #95 on:** Mon, 12 February 2018, 08:46:04 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Sat, 10 February 2018, 14:35:49

you can see from the shape of the cutout that they will

The last 4 or 5 posts I've seen of yours all have to do with the shapes of cutouts haha... Pudsy the plate master.

I'm so excited for this oh man.
This is my first "really limited" board. Only ~23 of them being made!

Paopawdecarabao · « **Reply #96 on:** Mon, 12 February 2018, 11:30:52 »

Same here excited for this. Just paid my invoice and this GB only offers the green color option. So it was really awesome for me.

Puddsy · « **Reply #97 on:** Mon, 12 February 2018, 11:47:19 »

Quote from: vewy_nice on Mon, 12 February 2018, 08:46:04

Quote from: Puddsy on Sat, 10 February 2018, 14:35:49
you can see from the shape of the cutout that they will

The last 4 or 5 posts I've seen of yours all have to do with the shapes of cutouts haha... Pudsy the plate master.

I'm so excited for this oh man.
This is my first "really limited" board. Only ~23 of them being made!

once you learn how to read a plate it gets easier

Paopawdecarabao · « **Reply #98 on:** Mon, 12 February 2018, 15:12:33 »

Quote from: Sylvester on Fri, 09 February 2018, 08:32:09

bump

GB ends tomorrow!

Sent you a PM! Please check your inbox

laminam · « **Reply #99 on:** Thu, 15 February 2018, 01:40:18 »

Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Mon, 12 February 2018, 11:30:52

Same here excited for this. Just paid my invoice and this GB only offers the green color option. So it was really awesome for me.

Green for the win!

I think we are the only two to get green. Please say you'll post pics.

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Author Topic: [GB] MARS 8.0 (sorting and shipping) (Read 69566 times)