Post by: kbdfans on Fri, 19 January 2018, 23:11:09
https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/updates/kbd-8x-update-40 (https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/updates/kbd-8x-update-40)
-Already in the anode, PCB is in transit. 2018-3-25
2018-08-28
All orders are shipped
Aluminum 6063
CNC production
80% layout
QMK program
Weight （case +steel plate）1.85~2kg
Laser indicator hole
Included
Screw stabilizer （2U*4 6.25U*1 7U*1）
PCB
Case
Screws
Steel plate
Price
1-50pcs 225USD
51-100pcs 220USD
101-more 215USD
After the end of the group purchase, we will refund the difference to your PayPal in order
Freeshipping all over the world
Shipping
Expected shipment time March 25, 2018
Because the Chinese New Year holiday is more than 10 days, so we may extend the shipment. We will produce the shipment as soon as possible, quality is first！
Stop buying in February 3rd
Thank you for everyone！
Update
2018-1-14
The angle was modified to 8 degrees
Layout
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/1111.png?v=1516340361)
Sample photo
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/10_4e7e91ec-bacb-4dfe-997d-ac23508b796c.jpg?v=1515914088)
Drak gray&gray
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/12_bfb0f34d-8c66-44fe-9780-a958e5c23cc1.jpg?v=1515914100)
Black&Dark gray
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/13_637ae874-a212-4fad-bccc-4d8cd102c260.jpg?v=1515914103)
More...
https://kbdfans.cn/products/gbkbdfans-8x-mechanical-keyboard-kit
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Sat, 27 January 2018, 23:23:49
As always, caveat emptor (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36773.0).
Post by: Rykno on Sun, 28 January 2018, 01:26:58
What type of USB? :cool:
Post by: Etherealsound on Sun, 28 January 2018, 01:28:39
Post by: bball2 on Sun, 28 January 2018, 02:15:17
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 28 January 2018, 12:53:45
How is the red color option, the entire thing or just the bottom?
if there's only 1 color listed in the option, it's the whole board
Post by: SolidCactus on Sun, 28 January 2018, 16:31:41
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 28 January 2018, 17:16:42
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)
cutout looks like it's for a mini B, but it might be a universal
Post by: kbdfans on Tue, 06 February 2018, 07:21:09
Looks like another nice KBDfans keyboard :thumb:mini usb It seems that many people like typec. : (
What type of USB? :cool:
Post by: kbdfans on Tue, 06 February 2018, 07:22:17
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.
Post by: BillyTheMute on Tue, 06 February 2018, 14:53:46
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.
That would be pretty great!
Post by: SBJ on Tue, 06 February 2018, 16:44:50
Great looking kit, looking forward to receiving it.
Post by: Rykno on Tue, 06 February 2018, 17:04:32
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.
Any plans to make an 1800 with usb-c? I need one in my life :p
Post by: mkarlsson on Wed, 07 February 2018, 07:09:36
Post by: Chromatrope on Wed, 07 February 2018, 07:59:06
Post by: SBJ on Wed, 07 February 2018, 09:13:40
Post by: Chromatrope on Wed, 07 February 2018, 09:16:11
Could anybody answer a noob question. What kind of stabilizers do I need for this? Plate mounted?
Screw-in stabilisers are included
(hopefully they don't bridge anything lmao)
Post by: cirrus82 on Wed, 07 February 2018, 10:37:02
Would be interested in a set if they lined up perfectly (and there was a matching grey color option).
I don't mind mini-usb :)
Post by: K.Mak on Thu, 08 February 2018, 22:37:50
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.
Will you announce it here if you do change to type C?
Post by: Nuum on Sat, 10 February 2018, 04:11:06
Post by: autobot on Sat, 10 February 2018, 06:21:25
Post by: Chromatrope on Sun, 11 February 2018, 04:57:19
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 11 February 2018, 21:23:03
I would prefer mini as well since it's more accessible and wouldn't require me to go out and buy new cables.
USB-C cables are less than 2 dollars most of the time now
Post by: Unforgivable on Sun, 11 February 2018, 21:38:27
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.
Yes, USB Type C please!
Rather use Type C, it’s longer lasting!
Post by: cfiggis on Mon, 12 February 2018, 12:32:58
Post by: TheInverseKey on Wed, 14 February 2018, 13:05:51
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 14 February 2018, 17:51:46
What PCB is the kit using?
its own new one
Post by: bball2 on Wed, 21 February 2018, 20:34:31
Joined in for a Dark Grey + Red one a while ago, can't wait to see GMK Solarised Dark on this.
Same! :D
Post by: Nuum on Mon, 19 March 2018, 15:30:14
Post by: jaetm83 on Thu, 22 March 2018, 11:16:12
Hey, any update on this? Will the keyboards still ship on the 25th of March?
There appears to be an update posted on the 16th on the KBDFans' website: https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/blogs/updates/kbd-8x-update-40
Post by: Nuum on Fri, 23 March 2018, 08:46:19
Post by: CandyKeys on Mon, 26 March 2018, 12:26:11
Post by: cfiggis on Mon, 26 March 2018, 16:03:16
Aluminum is being anodized, and PCBs are in transit (to KBDFans)
Post by: bball2 on Mon, 26 March 2018, 16:18:24
Looks like there was an update as of March 25th on https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/updates/kbd-8x-update-40
Aluminum is being anodized, and PCBs are in transit (to KBDFans)
Comments on the post also has KBDfans stating they are on schedule for shipping end of March :thumb:
Post by: cfiggis on Thu, 05 April 2018, 12:59:16
https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/updates/kbd-8x-update-40 (same link as before, but updated since last time)
Post by: mkarlsson on Sun, 08 April 2018, 06:14:18
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 08 April 2018, 21:48:44
Got a shipping notification from kbdfans! It’s happening!
yeah, heard from a few people that these are going out now
exciting
Post by: cfiggis on Thu, 12 April 2018, 15:55:45
Quote
A bad news, unfortunately, the PCB factory data appear problem, PCB can work, but the location of the stabilizer error, deviation of 1 mm, so we decided to scrap the PCB urgently, to produce a batch of PCB, so shipment will extend at least one week, I'm very sorry!
So, not quite ready yet, unfortunately. But hopefully they get it redone quickly and sent out soon. I'm glad they're testing it out fully before shipping. I'd hate to have that problem discovered after the board arrived.
Post by: Chromatrope on Thu, 12 April 2018, 17:35:27
Post by: jaetm83 on Sun, 15 April 2018, 07:09:09
unfortunately some boards seem to have shipped out already and with me having gotten a shipping notification quite a few days before the news as well I'm worried mine was sent out before the discovery as well. I'll just have to wait and see.
Indeed, someone has received the shipment with the defective PCB. This person appears to be the one who reported the issue back to Wei. Though, the case looks great and is hefty at 5.1 lbs! Reddit post with photos: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/8cc6s3/kbd8x/?ref=share&ref_source=link
Post by: jaetm83 on Thu, 19 April 2018, 05:44:15
Post by: bball2 on Mon, 23 April 2018, 21:10:04
Post by: bball2 on Tue, 01 May 2018, 02:25:39
Post by: cfiggis on Wed, 02 May 2018, 17:32:22
My shipping says it's arriving Friday (in the US) by end of day. That, I find hard to believe, as it's still in China on Wednesday. But who knows. In any case, excited to get my hands on it!
Post by: Bizpit on Wed, 02 May 2018, 19:06:37
Got a black base and dark grey top WKL variant. Anodizing on it is super nice.
Came with two plates, a black aluminium one and a steel one.
No LEDs in my shipment unfortunately.
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 02 May 2018, 20:53:21
Mine arrived yesterday (in Australia, shipped on Sunday).
Got a black base and dark grey top WKL variant. Anodizing on it is super nice.
Came with two plates, a black aluminium one and a steel one.
No LEDs in my shipment unfortunately.
1.8mm LEDs should be super easy to source locally for pretty cheap, they're very common
but also i'm sure kbdfans would be able to ship you some if you really need
Post by: SBJ on Thu, 03 May 2018, 07:56:15
I am assuming I received on with the 'faulty' PCB? (First time buying a completely custom keyboard so am unsure.)
Post by: Chromatrope on Thu, 03 May 2018, 09:39:06
Received mine today.
I am assuming I received on with the 'faulty' PCB? (First time buying a completely custom keyboard so am unsure.)
The fixed models have started shipping out some days ago, surefire way to check is to just mount all ANSI stabs
Post by: Nuum on Sun, 06 May 2018, 10:10:56
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Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 06 May 2018, 21:56:21
Just built my KBDFans KBD8X with some German Dyesubs and 60g Skidata MX Clears. The right Shift and Fn are from Enjoy PBT and unfortunately don't exactly match the Cherry dyesubs. Does anybody know a good source for keys that match the original better?
(Attachment Link)
are those NCR dyesubs or regular?
i can't tell
Post by: mkarlsson on Mon, 07 May 2018, 12:03:34
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180507/86c190dcdcfaceff693794af1ecbbc5a.jpg)
Post by: Nuum on Mon, 07 May 2018, 13:35:10
[...]
are those NCR dyesubs or regular?
i can't tell
They're regular dyesubs.
Post by: jaetm83 on Mon, 07 May 2018, 16:27:37
[attach=1]
EDIT: NVM! After testing out the PCB, I found that I will need to make just 2 small changes to the keymap for it to support the layout I want.
Post by: bball2 on Mon, 07 May 2018, 19:04:41
(https://i.imgur.com/7hZNfvY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pugdD0r.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BFP9Z2m.jpg)
Good color match with the kbdfans numpad (version 1), angle is a bit different.
Post by: bball2 on Mon, 07 May 2018, 21:17:30
Edit: finally got it removed, but man that was not easy...
Post by: tomu on Tue, 08 May 2018, 01:56:13
Got mine today!That looks pretty nice. Is that black or drak gary?Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180507/86c190dcdcfaceff693794af1ecbbc5a.jpg)
Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk
Post by: mkarlsson on Tue, 08 May 2018, 12:40:14
Got mine today!That looks pretty nice. Is that black or drak gary?Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180507/86c190dcdcfaceff693794af1ecbbc5a.jpg)
Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk
Dark gray
Post by: ShrimplyPibbles69 on Tue, 08 May 2018, 12:47:20
Post by: cfiggis on Tue, 08 May 2018, 12:52:04
Man... who the hell screwed the case together before shipping... 2/6 tiny little screws look stripped. They have in the really deep recess too so not even sure on how to disassemble it.
Edit: finally got it removed, but man that was not easy...
I had a similar issue with one screw in the back where the recess is very deep. It was screwed in very very tightly. And due to the small size and deep recess, I was lucky to have a screwdriver that fit. And I had to use pliers on the screwdriver to get enough leverage to turn the screw. Thankfully it did come out and I got he case apart. But yeah, I think the anodizing must have coated the threads and made them extra stiff.
Post by: ShrimplyPibbles69 on Sat, 12 May 2018, 15:25:38
Post by: zekkin on Sat, 12 May 2018, 17:21:49
Any idea on if these might get restocked?Send KBDfans a message on their site.
Post by: tomu on Sat, 12 May 2018, 21:15:05
Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk
Post by: ShrimplyPibbles69 on Sat, 12 May 2018, 22:38:57
I emailed Wei about that last night. He said said a second batch should be arriving around June.Exciting news! I’ll for sure be grabbing one in June.
Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk
Post by: wholypantalones on Mon, 03 December 2018, 02:45:28
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/87.jpg)
Post by: mkarlsson on Tue, 18 December 2018, 13:53:17
Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/87.jpg)
Please Wei, i would like to get another 8X, but not with those crystals. Can it be removed? Will next rounds, if there are, have those crystals too?
Post by: LightningXI on Tue, 18 December 2018, 13:55:04
Post by: Nigolski on Tue, 18 December 2018, 14:02:56
Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/87.jpg)
Gotta have that bling :cool:
Post by: booleanjulien on Tue, 18 December 2018, 15:44:45
Post by: MMKB on Sat, 26 January 2019, 10:55:13
Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/87.jpg)
Curious if anyone succeeded in removing the gems?
Post by: ItsAllen on Sat, 26 January 2019, 14:17:22
Post by: wholypantalones on Sat, 26 January 2019, 14:44:12
Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/87.jpg)
Curious if anyone succeeded in removing the gems?
Yes.
(https://imgur.com/RYpllxx.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/jcZAlwL.jpg)
Post by: MMKB on Sat, 26 January 2019, 21:44:25
Post by: wholypantalones on Sat, 26 January 2019, 22:30:24
You’re the man :thumb:
I only bought one just to find out if it could be done. Turns out they put the stones in before anodizing and the holes are tapered with glue on the inside. All you have to do is punch them out from the back side and then drill the holes to remove the taper.
Looks good with rgb indicators.
Post by: LightningXI on Sun, 27 January 2019, 00:09:38
This is quite encouraging! Although I do hope Wei considers simply removing them altogether on future productions.Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1473/3902/files/87.jpg)
Curious if anyone succeeded in removing the gems?
Yes.Show Image(https://imgur.com/RYpllxx.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/jcZAlwL.jpg)
Post by: ian13 on Sun, 27 January 2019, 09:11:32
Post by: MMKB on Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:22:54
I myself am waiting for R4 and hopefully, the gemstones will be gone on that round..
There won’t be a R4 but guess what… MKII :cool:
https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/interest-checks/kbdfans-x-ai03-kbd8x-mkii-mechanical-keyboard-kit
I’m ready, unless there’s another round of Jane.
Post by: HPE1000 on Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:44:38
Yeah this thing looks awesome. Hopefully they do a similar refresh on their tofu lineup with big brass weights on the bottom and more standard layouts like a full size backspace and non split right shift.I myself am waiting for R4 and hopefully, the gemstones will be gone on that round..
There won’t be a R4 but guess what… MKII :cool:
https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/interest-checks/kbdfans-x-ai03-kbd8x-mkii-mechanical-keyboard-kit
I’m ready, unless there’s another round of Jane.
Post by: tex_live_utility on Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:59:18
Yeah this thing looks awesome. Hopefully they do a similar refresh on their tofu lineup with big brass weights on the bottom and more standard layouts like a full size backspace and non split right shift.I myself am waiting for R4 and hopefully, the gemstones will be gone on that round..
There won’t be a R4 but guess what… MKII :cool:
https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/interest-checks/kbdfans-x-ai03-kbd8x-mkii-mechanical-keyboard-kit
I’m ready, unless there’s another round of Jane.
I'd love to see this exact board in a 60%.
Post by: blizzara01 on Fri, 08 March 2019, 19:21:43
What is the use of RGB underglow? All bottom are alu. :pYeah this thing looks awesome. Hopefully they do a similar refresh on their tofu lineup with big brass weights on the bottom and more standard layouts like a full size backspace and non split right shift.I myself am waiting for R4 and hopefully, the gemstones will be gone on that round..
There won’t be a R4 but guess what… MKII :cool:
https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/interest-checks/kbdfans-x-ai03-kbd8x-mkii-mechanical-keyboard-kit
I’m ready, unless there’s another round of Jane.
Hope there is an option too to not have an engraving in the brass weight.
Post by: Harnak on Fri, 08 March 2019, 20:37:13
What is the use of RGB underglow? All bottom are alu. :p
Hope there is an option too to not have an engraving in the brass weight.
I read in another post that there may be plans for a polycarb bottom and maybe even a top. Wouldn't make much sense for that underglow without it to be honest
Post by: Kira on Fri, 08 March 2019, 20:49:42
Post by: anon23 on Fri, 08 March 2019, 23:50:42
At first glance it seems like a few changes were made so you'll have to wait and see if it's still to your liking I suppose but something new is coming. At least it seems so.
Post by: saturnattack on Sat, 09 March 2019, 03:06:59
Post by: mkarlsson on Sat, 09 March 2019, 06:47:24
Post by: phinix on Thu, 02 May 2019, 09:14:16
Post by: odd on Fri, 23 August 2019, 22:05:46
Post by: wholypantalones on Fri, 23 August 2019, 22:32:03
Anyone know when the KBD8X MKII is going to ship? I cannot find any info on their website or here.
from discord on August 18th
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kbd8x mkii first bath will send out in 3-5days
Post by: anon23 on Sat, 24 August 2019, 02:46:33
Quote from: KBDfans-Sherry
The first batch of kbd8x mk ii has been partially shipped yesterday
Delivery will continue today.
Quote from: KBDfans-Sherry
Kbd8xmkii is delayed because the brass plate is not perfect. Last week we went to the factory specially. We will take out the perfect brass plate first and deliver it. There is basically no problem on the case，Thank you very much for your patience.
Post by: phinix on Sat, 24 August 2019, 06:18:11
Post by: frostfiree on Sun, 25 August 2019, 00:07:00
They could ship all kits then ship better plates separately, but I guess that would generate more costs.
Cost more and could be larger chance of receiving a really bent/warped plate.
Post by: Peiweisgreat on Sun, 25 August 2019, 01:10:52
Post by: cspirou on Wed, 28 August 2019, 16:01:02
Post by: crd on Wed, 28 August 2019, 21:44:59
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190829/6fa9ff5e31e1ee7c4e8bd34713879e09.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190829/d727bce2ee796c4d4b03ee5f315c3b7c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190829/12608d5c0fded4729fa6b8ada81e3454.jpg)
Post by: phinix on Thu, 29 August 2019, 09:32:27
You already got one?
I'm still waiting...:(
Did you get any email confirming it has been shipped?
Post by: Peiweisgreat on Thu, 29 August 2019, 22:15:48
Post by: odd on Sat, 12 October 2019, 18:48:48
Post by: directheatedtriode on Sat, 12 October 2019, 18:52:21
Post by: PancakeMSTR on Sat, 12 October 2019, 19:03:02
Post by: Critical_Thinker_ on Sat, 12 October 2019, 19:42:07
Post by: PancakeMSTR on Sun, 13 October 2019, 01:12:41
The board is really nice. I'm not completely blown away by (Massdrop) Holy Pandas though, beside the point as that is. They are not nearly as smooth as my Zealios.
Regardless, hoping to take some good pictures of it soon ish.
Post by: ilemondrop on Sun, 13 October 2019, 01:33:29
Post by: directheatedtriode on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:08:33
I'm not completely blown away by (Massdrop) Holy Pandas though, beside the point as that is. They are not nearly as smooth as my Zealios.
If you haven't cleaned them out already the lubing on them is very inconsistent. I had some that felt so sluggish and slow on the upstroke from over lubing and some that had barely any lube.
Post by: PancakeMSTR on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:34:04
I'm not completely blown away by (Massdrop) Holy Pandas though, beside the point as that is. They are not nearly as smooth as my Zealios.
If you haven't cleaned them out already the lubing on them is very inconsistent. I had some that felt so sluggish and slow on the upstroke from over lubing and some that had barely any lube.
So I've heard. I haven't done anything to clean them out or relube them, and since they are all soldered in now I don't have immediate plans to do so.
Maybe some day in the future I'll do so, but it honestly irritates me that I have to at all.