[IC] Elongate (Mini 1800) (GB DONE, ORDER PLACED)

[fcoury]

I've been watching IC for a long time and thought its base plate was brass. However, today we checked the vendor to participate in GB and found that it is provided with an aluminum plate and cannot be replaced with brass.Should it be purchased additionally? I am unhappy that I have to buy two plates to choose brass. (It's the IC's maximum of $350, so why did the base plate become aluminum?) And if it's an aluminum plate, does it come in color to match the case? I'd appreciate it if you could give me more accurate data. I tried to participate in it, but it is now pending.

You are right, this was a misunderstanding on my part. If you want yours to come with the brass plate please PM me your order number and I’ll make it right for you. Apologies for the miscommunication.
What vendor did you try to buy it from. We have brass as the default plate, so there must be a misunderstanding. Please let me know and I'll check it for you.

All the vendor I checked are marking it as basic inclusion of aluminum plates. If that's not true, you'd better fix it quickly. (There must be someone who has placed unnecessary additional orders to get hold of brass plates.) After seeing your answer, I checked some vendors again, but they have not been modified. It is marked with aluminum. For example, Project Keyboard, Daily Clark, etc. As far as I've checked, all vendors.

[itsmartin]

Same here. Ordered from Daily Clack, was going to buy a separate brass plate but held off for a bit.

DC are still showing Aluminium on the product page as the plate material - Will the default actually be brass and vendors might just take some time to update their listing?

Might be best to clarify for anyone ordering different plates and even those who have placed orders. If someone actually did want an Alu plate and it is changed to brass by default they might be upset at the change. I'd welcome the change for my order - I'd much prefer my polycarb with a brass plate like in your build stream video.

[fcoury]

Same here. Ordered from Daily Clack, was going to buy a separate brass plate but held off for a bit.

DC are still showing Aluminium on the product page as the plate material - Will the default actually be brass and vendors might just take some time to update their listing?

Might be best to clarify for anyone ordering different plates and even those who have placed orders. If someone actually did want an Alu plate and it is changed to brass by default they might be upset at the change. I'd welcome the change for my order - I'd much prefer my polycarb with a brass plate like in your build stream video.

Please PM me your order number and I’ll make it right.

[Eoen]

Does anyone know which kits typically include the 1.75 enter key that we'll need for this board? Assuming that it's 40's, but this is my first time putting together something in this profile.

[hottrout]

I ordered from mykeyboard.eu and because it stated Alu plate I ordered an additional Carbon Fibre plate.  I would much prefer the brass plate to come as standard and I will also still keep the CF plate as well if that is possible.

[Gondolindrim]

Does anyone know which kits typically include the 1.75 enter key that we'll need for this board? Assuming that it's 40's, but this is my first time putting together something in this profile.

1.75 enter is a common key in 40% kits. be sure to look at the renders/kits of a keyset before buying

[brew]

Any update on the vendors (Project Keyboard in my case) defaulting to Brass plates?

Seriously considering picking up a Blue with an extra CF plate in the next week or so if the default is the Brass.

Hopefully @fcoury isn't having to manually correct everyone's orders!

[SBboundBRONCOS]

Hi ... love this board and ordering either the pc or blue. In your opinion, would the Blue go with either GMK Nord or Hammerhead? If both, which one do you think looks better?

[brew]

Hi ... love this board and ordering either the pc or blue. In your opinion, would the Blue go with either GMK Nord or Hammerhead? If both, which one do you think looks better?

I've had similar struggle pairing the blue and was also thinking about going PC originally.  PC is definitely easier to find caps for, but that blue is so nice.

I've been thinking about Hammerhead, it should look good.  MrKeebs has a typing test with the blue using Solarized Dark on youtube.  To my eye Solarized Dark looks similar to Norde and looks really nice. 

Other thoughts:
- maybe upcoming KAT Monochrome (full WoB or BoW)
- SA Mizu / KAT Mizu (if that ever happens), I'm not personally an SA fan, but the color scheme should work.
- Modo2 with the blue accents might be ok?

I could see a bunch of stuff potentially working with the blue, but I'm definitely not as confident as with the PC.  It'll be fun to experiment with.

[thanatic]

Yeah the GB is live on vendors but no real update here from the OP that it’s live and that the default plate is now aluminium etc - it doesn’t fill me with a lot of confidence.

I trust my local vendor so I assume they’ve got some faith and a bit more communication (maybe that’s some false hope?), but it’d be nice to see it here as well.

The default plate should be brass, I am talking with all the vendors to try to iron this out but I will keep you all posted.

Can't speak for OP, but got mine from Project Keyboard. Just checked again after reading your replies and it looks like the page was updated to mention that the kit is shipping with brass.

That's odd I'm seeing Aluminum plate for base kit on project keyboard

[Eoen]

Yeah the GB is live on vendors but no real update here from the OP that it’s live and that the default plate is now aluminium etc - it doesn’t fill me with a lot of confidence.

I trust my local vendor so I assume they’ve got some faith and a bit more communication (maybe that’s some false hope?), but it’d be nice to see it here as well.

The default plate should be brass, I am talking with all the vendors to try to iron this out but I will keep you all posted.

Can't speak for OP, but got mine from Project Keyboard. Just checked again after reading your replies and it looks like the page was updated to mention that the kit is shipping with brass.

That's odd I'm seeing Aluminum plate for base kit on project keyboard

You're right. I was looking at the mid-section description. Looks like the plate is still listed as ALU.

[thanatic]

Yeah the GB is live on vendors but no real update here from the OP that it’s live and that the default plate is now aluminium etc - it doesn’t fill me with a lot of confidence.

I trust my local vendor so I assume they’ve got some faith and a bit more communication (maybe that’s some false hope?), but it’d be nice to see it here as well.

I asked Mr.Keebs on live stream today and he mentioned that he was mistaken and the vendors are correct that it comes with an aluminum switch plate in the base kit.
The default plate should be brass, I am talking with all the vendors to try to iron this out but I will keep you all posted.

Can't speak for OP, but got mine from Project Keyboard. Just checked again after reading your replies and it looks like the page was updated to mention that the kit is shipping with brass.

That's odd I'm seeing Aluminum plate for base kit on project keyboard

You're right. I was looking at the mid-section description. Looks like the plate is still listed as ALU.

[DabbyBear]

Beautiful board, but I'll definitely have some trouble choosing between PC and plum. I'm on the edge of jumping in this GB, but I'm somewhat hesitant just looking at the previous replies referencing how the default plate isn't brass on the vendor pages, but Alu instead. Unless there's some clarification/update here or the vendors pages get fixed, I may have to hold off (and I'm sure I'm not the only one). I'd rather not get into a whole mix-up and then have to reach out just to have something fixed that has already been brought up by a bunch of people. Also, no GB page approved by the mods yet?

[jp5486]

The mid plate that is visible is brass
the default switch plate is alu

[Gondolindrim]

Beautiful board, but I'll definitely have some trouble choosing between PC and plum. I'm on the edge of jumping in this GB, but I'm somewhat hesitant just looking at the previous replies referencing how the default plate isn't brass on the vendor pages, but Alu instead. Unless there's some clarification/update here or the vendors pages get fixed, I may have to hold off (and I'm sure I'm not the only one). I'd rather not get into a whole mix-up and then have to reach out just to have something fixed that has already been brought up by a bunch of people. Also, no GB page approved by the mods yet?

From what I understood it's just an issue with the website. The default option is brass

[William_S_Jones]

Really interested & debating if I should get it.....


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[William_S_Jones]

Who's the U proxy for this GB?


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[wawa]

Pretty sure I’m going to buy this, but can’t decide on an extra plate. This will be my first custom, and I want a deep “thock” sound. With the PC case and c3 tangerines, should I get the PC plate or the POM plate?

[QuokkaToa]

Beautiful board, but I'll definitely have some trouble choosing between PC and plum. I'm on the edge of jumping in this GB, but I'm somewhat hesitant just looking at the previous replies referencing how the default plate isn't brass on the vendor pages, but Alu instead. Unless there's some clarification/update here or the vendors pages get fixed, I may have to hold off (and I'm sure I'm not the only one). I'd rather not get into a whole mix-up and then have to reach out just to have something fixed that has already been brought up by a bunch of people. Also, no GB page approved by the mods yet?

From what I understood it's just an issue with the website. The default option is brass

Unfortunately not. I got this message when I PM'd him:

Hey there, sorry for all the misinformation. The default kit does come with an aluminum place and brass needs to be added as an extra.

Thanks!

[Suavity]

Sharing pretty much the same concern as the the comments before me: ProjectKeyboard (and the other proxies) still state in their description that the default plate is Aluminum. I’m going to reach out to them and confirm if the default plate is actually Brass or not. I’m really hoping that all they have to do is update their description.

I may be a minority but even though I’ll still be purchasing an Elongate, I do want to mention that if there ever is an Elongate R2 in the future, I’d love to see a southpaw numpad and arrow keys configuration. In terms of efficiency, it makes a little bit more sense since it reduces the amount of time that one’s right hand is on and off the mouse, compared to the traditional orthodox numpad + arrow keys configuration. The Clarabelle Keyboard that recently ended its GB comes to mind. If this ever comes to fruition, I’d love to own an R2.

[desipalen]

Such an interesting design! I love seeing something so different.

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[Visionaire]

Sharing pretty much the same concern as the the comments before me: ProjectKeyboard (and the other proxies) still state in their description that the default plate is Aluminum. I’m going to reach out to them and confirm if the default plate is actually Brass or not. I’m really hoping that all they have to do is update their description.

I may be a minority but even though I’ll still be purchasing an Elongate, I do want to mention that if there ever is an Elongate R2 in the future, I’d love to see a southpaw numpad and arrow keys configuration. In terms of efficiency, it makes a little bit more sense since it reduces the amount of time that one’s right hand is on and off the mouse, compared to the traditional orthodox numpad + arrow keys configuration. The Clarabelle Keyboard that recently ended its GB comes to mind. If this ever comes to fruition, I’d love to own an R2.

I mean, why not just buy a Clarabelle for your preference then?

[QuokkaToa]

Sharing pretty much the same concern as the the comments before me: ProjectKeyboard (and the other proxies) still state in their description that the default plate is Aluminum. I’m going to reach out to them and confirm if the default plate is actually Brass or not. I’m really hoping that all they have to do is update their description.

I may be a minority but even though I’ll still be purchasing an Elongate, I do want to mention that if there ever is an Elongate R2 in the future, I’d love to see a southpaw numpad and arrow keys configuration. In terms of efficiency, it makes a little bit more sense since it reduces the amount of time that one’s right hand is on and off the mouse, compared to the traditional orthodox numpad + arrow keys configuration. The Clarabelle Keyboard that recently ended its GB comes to mind. If this ever comes to fruition, I’d love to own an R2.

It does come with an aluminium plate. That's what he let me know when I PM'd him. (Quote from his PM higher above)

[fcoury]

It's been a long time eh? So I figured I'd post an update:

So the GB was a major success. We sold around 250 units so wanted to thank you all for playing!

The order has been placed and as soon as I learn more or have any progress I'll post another update. Also, for everyone that asked on the past weeks: there will be extras!

[preets]

Awesome! I can't wait for mine!

[Koo]

HOW DID I MISS THIS AHHHHHHHHHHH