[IC] Hubble Mira Custom TKL (GB is 3... 2... 1... launched!)

[DrHubblePhD]

Perhaps someone can explain this, as I have been thinking. Isn't there a risk you are running using stainless steel inserts on an aluminum board? Galvanic corrosion.

Anodizing should prevent this since the thick oxide layer is nonconductive. Plus you need significant moisture for galvanic corrosion to occur anyways.

Couldn't the contact between the two pieces cause scratches which could allow it to happen? I guess the chances are really low, nothing to worry about probably.

The oxide layer is basically the same hardness as ruby, so it wins the scratch war versus most metals. Also, the parts won't be moving around once assembled.

Doc also said he would look into hard anodized finish, which is even thicker. Although maintaining tolerances will be more difficult that way...

I have purposely built in margins around the slotted portions of the weight so that the weight can inserted and screwed in without damaging the case. I figure that margin would also allow for hard ano to be a viable option.

I'd assumed this kind of thing would be accounted for. It's just the first time in a couple years I've used the fab + finishing part of my brain... All these considerations are rushing back to me. I'm confident this board will be top-notch.

How is the acrylic logo going to fit in the cutout? Is it going to be molded in-place?

Not finalized yet, it depends on how snug it will fit in. If the milling is precise enough and it fits in tight then it may not require any fixing, otherwise screw holes will likely be added.

For a tight fit here you might want to mask off the walls of the logo so the Anodize won't affect the finish size.

Perhaps, this is something I would like to investigate more after I get a prototype made 

[Tour90]

I would be interested in picking up a blue or gunmetal one for sure.

[Heliosphere]

I would be interested in picking up a blue or gunmetal one for sure.

My problem right now is deciding on blue or gunmetal, because both look great! Gunmetal seems it would work with more keyset colors.

[Elrick]

This looks quite interesting, a customized TKL keyboard out of aluminum, now who doesn't want that in their life?

Put me down for one in Blood Red (if such a colour exists) because I don't have an all RED coloured keyboard just yet  .

[slickmamba]

put me down for a dark gray/red with built in wk blockers

[vindaon]

What colors have been confirmed? Cause I would be definitely down for purple.

[njbair]

I really don't know which color I would go with. It really depends on what's out there for keycaps by that time. If nothing new and compelling appears between now and then, I'd probably go with something for my 2nd Hyperfuse set. Probably just gunmetal gray. I can't picture this board with the Triumph Adler GMK set.

So, Doc, I have to ask...do you already know what the "secret item" is that Zeal is hyping up right now?

[user 18]

Potentially interested in a grey board, contingent on price and timing.

Would want ANSI 87. Would also count myself beyond lucky to somehow end up with #18

[Cottonsox]

Potentially interested in a grey board, contingent on price and timing.

Would want ANSI 87. Would also count myself beyond lucky to somehow end up with #18

I'll go on record now, if i stumble upon 18 i would switch it with you if switches are possible. From the renders shouldn't be to hard to switch  the weights people get which looks to be the intended engraved spot!

I understand DRHubblePHD hesitance to offer any sort of reservations of numbers, but i cannot see a problem with a friendly switch.

[njbair]

Potentially interested in a grey board, contingent on price and timing.

Would want ANSI 87. Would also count myself beyond lucky to somehow end up with #18

I'll go on record now, if i stumble upon 18 i would switch it with you if switches are possible. From the renders shouldn't be to hard to switch  the weights people get which looks to be the intended engraved spot!

I understand DRHubblePHD hesitance to offer any sort of reservations of numbers, but i cannot see a problem with a friendly switch.

As long as it doesn't result in 100 friendly switches worth of administrative burden. At that point, just wait until you get the board and make the swaps via private messages. But if you're correct and the engraving is on the SS insert and not the aluminum chassis, then getting the number you want in the color you want will be cake.

It will, of course, mean that the first 57 may lose some of their special significance, if for instance user 18 ends up with #58 and you trade it with him, unless you also swap out the gold stabs just to keep everything together.

[Cottonsox]

Potentially interested in a grey board, contingent on price and timing.

Would want ANSI 87. Would also count myself beyond lucky to somehow end up with #18

I'll go on record now, if i stumble upon 18 i would switch it with you if switches are possible. From the renders shouldn't be to hard to switch  the weights people get which looks to be the intended engraved spot!

I understand DRHubblePHD hesitance to offer any sort of reservations of numbers, but i cannot see a problem with a friendly switch.

As long as it doesn't result in 100 friendly switches worth of administrative burden. At that point, just wait until you get the board and make the swaps via private messages. But if you're correct and the engraving is on the SS insert and not the aluminum chassis, then getting the number you want in the color you want will be cake.

It will, of course, mean that the first 57 may lose some of their special significance, if for instance user 18 ends up with #58 and you trade it with him, unless you also swap out the gold stabs just to keep everything together.

Gold stabs or not, i am not concerned, honestly my perfect world is 7, closely followed by 26 if that doesn't happen i am happy with any other number as long as i get in on MIRA.

Personally, i would not want to make a trade after as it just adds extra costs after the fact for posting, As i am International to most people. I don't want DrHubblePHD to have to undergo anything he does not want to, the beauty of his design is that the engraved portion is a seperate piece and _could_ be move around orders if allowed and not effect any of the production process.

Alternatively, He could just make it so that no one knows what number they go and it's a surprise That would be pretty cool also!

[Alex92]

I'll definitely be interested in this!

[njbair]

Alternatively, He could just make it so that no one knows what number they go and it's a surprise That would be pretty cool also!

I sincerely hope that's what he does. A lot of GB threads degenerate into a mess of unreasonable personal requests once the order window closes.

As a husband and a father, when planning something big I often use the "surprise" angle to circumvent endless deliberations over mundane details. It's served my family very well.

[Bromono]

Bah I cant wait for this it's going to go well with the Gatorade blacks I orders from the other group buy

[Rodgaroon]

Looks great. I'm very interested. Been waiting on a TKL for while and its between this and the TX-87(MX). My wallet can handle both but I would rather golf an extra 2-3 rounds.

[Sifo]

So... is it gonna come in some sort of blue is my only question.

Well I was rooting to get "sifo blue" added to the list 

!!! Let's hope I have the money by then!

[Phinnegan]

Very interested, the shape is great, the red render is awesome  .

[DrHubblePhD]

Thanks to thechemist, even more people will be able to get their Mira soldered with SMD parts before shipping!

[radio_killah]

Thanks to thechemist, even more people will be able to get their Mira soldered with SMD parts before shipping!

Great news I was probably going to have him solder mine anyway 

Also +1 for a gun metal grey.

[exitfire401]

Down for number 69 in lime green (btw, I'll gladly pay for a custom anno color if it comes down to it)

[radio_killah]

Down for number 69 in lime green (btw, I'll gladly pay for a custom anno color if it comes down to it)

Custom anodizing colors would be crazy cool but expensive. Maybe do batches of 10? 10 people agree to all get a specific color that way we can have more colors but still maintain a reasonable price for anodizing?

[njbair]

Down for number 69 in lime green (btw, I'll gladly pay for a custom anno color if it comes down to it)

Custom anodizing colors would be crazy cool but expensive. Maybe do batches of 10? 10 people agree to all get a specific color that way we can have more colors but still maintain a reasonable price for anodizing?

Most places have a lot charge for different colors, so if 50 people want gunmetal gray, that lot charge will be the same as if two people want seafoam green. However, if you've got 100 parts in ten different colors, that's ten lot setups whether there's ten of each color or 91 gray and one each of the other nine.

So, if Doc wants to allow custom colors in addition to whichever standard colors he settles on, the math is simple: you pay the price of the keyboard plus one lot charge fee.

[VinnyCordeiro]

Add one more gunmetal gray for me. (And I don't really care which number I'll get.)

[fatchoi]

Interested in it, but depends on the price. If possible, I'd like to claim #18

[archer]

Count me in! Very nice design!

[HTN47]

I think imma say effff it and get both this and the Orion v2 LoL
I also have a KMAC coming this Thursday 
GeekHack is seriously making me poor

[techmattr]

Count me in as well.

[jayelle321]

I'm in for one (preferably #8 if no one else took). I'd really like a blue one but I guess gray would be okay too

[hwood34]

putting a bounty on #13.37

[tuantruong]

Count me in for one please. Would be down for #004 or #021 if it's possible. 

[archer]

I know OP isn't reserving numbers.. but if he changes his mind, I'd loooove my old soccer number, #10

[Photekq]

[Sifo]

I will fight for #1

[Fire Brand]

Looks really nice might have to get this as my first ever custom keyboard, really like the idea you have behind it too Although just my point of view I wouldn't allow people to choose a number as it would make things harder for you and some might not get taken just due to the number :X

[taylordcraig]

I would love a top plate with built in blockers.
WKL ansi

Also I need one of the 57 with gold stabs.

[njbair]

Looks really nice might have to get this as my first ever custom keyboard, really like the idea you have behind it too Although just my point of view I wouldn't allow people to choose a number as it would make things harder for you and some might not get taken just due to the number :X

The OP says numbers will be issued in a first come, first serve basis. I just think he's given up on trying to dispel the idea of reserved numbers. It's just an interest check, anyway.

[exitfire401]

Down for number 69 in lime green (btw, I'll gladly pay for a custom anno color if it comes down to it)

Custom anodizing colors would be crazy cool but expensive. Maybe do batches of 10? 10 people agree to all get a specific color that way we can have more colors but still maintain a reasonable price for anodizing?

I've paid for a batch anodize for a single piece before. It's honestly not terribly expensive( it was $80 for a plate). As I said, if I do get one, I wouldn't mind paying whatever anodizer they're going through to just do it rather than find a local one.

[DrHubblePhD]

Numbers will be assigned in the order the deposits are received. You will not know what number you have gotten till it arrives at your doorstep. That's the current plan.

[Fire Brand]

Numbers will be assigned in the order the deposits are received. You will not know what number you have gotten till it arrives at your doorstep. That's the current plan.

Ahh right thats fine then thanks I best start saving as I really want this :X

[vindaon]

Numbers will be assigned in the order the deposits are received. You will not know what number you have gotten till it arrives at your doorstep. That's the current plan.

That's the most sensible way. I know it's already in the op but you might wanna put it closer to the top in big bold letters so people can see, way too many people asking.

[livingspeedbump]

Definitely Very Interested!

[Cottonsox]

Numbers will be assigned in the order the deposits are received. You will not know what number you have gotten till it arrives at your doorstep. That's the current plan.

I think this is the best way to do it!

Before the group buy kicks off are you able to give us an indication of how much a deposit will be, Want to make sure my funds will be ready for the first payment when the GB is live!

[DrHubblePhD]

Numbers will be assigned in the order the deposits are received. You will not know what number you have gotten till it arrives at your doorstep. That's the current plan.

I think this is the best way to do it!

Before the group buy kicks off are you able to give us an indication of how much a deposit will be, Want to make sure my funds will be ready for the first payment when the GB is live!

As soon as I get some quotes for he price of milling I will be sharing a potential price.

[Cottonsox]

How close are you to finding someone for the milling?

[DrHubblePhD]

How close are you to finding someone for the milling?

Just be patient 

[Cottonsox]

How close are you to finding someone for the milling?

Just be patient 

It' just to hard

[eten]

will there be any sort of assembly services available?

[Blackehart]

in for #666

might not make 666 of these, but would like that number


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=zqZMlSZzUu8

[DrHubblePhD]

will there be any sort of assembly services available?

I personally wont be offering any assembly services. SMD soldering will be offered as an option for the buy. All you will need is for someone to solder switches and screw it all together. You should be able to find someone willing to fully assemble your board need be.

[pr0ximity]

Truly a very very nice design, surprised I didn't catch onto this thread earlier! Love the lines on the side profile and that steel weight is sexy as all get out. Hopefully you can find a good milling connection, I'd love to see these made