[Oddforge] VE.A

[[Lewynlight]]

i've made my own custom case for carrying a split keyboard like ve.a /ergo pro, but it hasn't come yet...

sorry for changing the topic, but;
do anyone here have SA keycaps that they could use on their VE.A? i was considering Dasher Dancer but i want to see how VE.A goes with SA Keycaps set..
a photo would be great 

thanks!

I would take some pics and post them but my VE.A still sitting here; un-assembled. Waiting on Zeal stabs.

Personally would be using cherry profiles on VE.A. After trying SA profiles, does not feels as good to type on, maybe because zealios wobble too much.

hmm, i guess you're right. the reason that i'm asking for the photo is because i was thinking that the SA profile would be too high for VE.A's slim case..
yes, cherry profile are great. i'm using my spare DCS Bumblebee right now, waiting for any good GMK that will (maybe) eventually show...

[krisst]

i've made my own custom case for carrying a split keyboard like ve.a /ergo pro, but it hasn't come yet...

sorry for changing the topic, but;
do anyone here have SA keycaps that they could use on their VE.A? i was considering Dasher Dancer but i want to see how VE.A goes with SA Keycaps set..
a photo would be great 

thanks!

I would take some pics and post them but my VE.A still sitting here; un-assembled. Waiting on Zeal stabs.

Personally would be using cherry profiles on VE.A. After trying SA profiles, does not feels as good to type on, maybe because zealios wobble too much.

hmm, i guess you're right. the reason that i'm asking for the photo is because i was thinking that the SA profile would be too high for VE.A's slim case..
yes, cherry profile are great. i'm using my spare DCS Bumblebee right now, waiting for any good GMK that will (maybe) eventually show...

Currently enjoying using Carbon GMK.

Maybe you can take a look at upcoming YURI GMK. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76006.0

[clappingcactus]

sorry for changing the topic, but;
do anyone here have SA keycaps that they could use on their VE.A? i was considering Dasher Dancer but i want to see how VE.A goes with SA Keycaps set..
a photo would be great 

thanks!

Here you go





Personally, I wouldn't use a VE.A with any other keycap profile.

[MandrewDavis]

i've made my own custom case for carrying a split keyboard like ve.a /ergo pro, but it hasn't come yet...

sorry for changing the topic, but;
do anyone here have SA keycaps that they could use on their VE.A? i was considering Dasher Dancer but i want to see how VE.A goes with SA Keycaps set..
a photo would be great 

thanks!

I would take some pics and post them but my VE.A still sitting here; un-assembled. Waiting on Zeal stabs.

Personally would be using cherry profiles on VE.A. After trying SA profiles, does not feels as good to type on, maybe because zealios wobble too much.

For what its worth, I have heard that newest round of zealios fixed the wobble issue.

[krisst]

i've made my own custom case for carrying a split keyboard like ve.a /ergo pro, but it hasn't come yet...

sorry for changing the topic, but;
do anyone here have SA keycaps that they could use on their VE.A? i was considering Dasher Dancer but i want to see how VE.A goes with SA Keycaps set..
a photo would be great 

thanks!

I would take some pics and post them but my VE.A still sitting here; un-assembled. Waiting on Zeal stabs.

Personally would be using cherry profiles on VE.A. After trying SA profiles, does not feels as good to type on, maybe because zealios wobble too much.

For what its worth, I have heard that newest round of zealios fixed the wobble issue.

I have heard about that. Seems a little late for the fix. Next purchase probably will be a topre. Maybe wait till Oddforge's next design, then consider getting more zealios or mod switches.

[[Lewynlight]]

sorry for changing the topic, but;
do anyone here have SA keycaps that they could use on their VE.A? i was considering Dasher Dancer but i want to see how VE.A goes with SA Keycaps set..
a photo would be great 

thanks!

Here you go

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Personally, I wouldn't use a VE.A with any other keycap profile.

thank you! but i guess i'm right, for my hand that SA profile is just too high, i have to use another palm rest if i want to use SA profile..

[clappingcactus]

I have heard about that. Seems a little late for the fix. Next purchase probably will be a topre. Maybe wait till Oddforge's next design, then consider getting more zealios or mod switches.

If wobble is your issue, nothing is going to ever mechanically beat Topre.

But the latest round of Zealios does fix the wobble problem from my experience with a switch tester pack. That said, after using Clears for 6 months, I can't get over just how much bumpiness/scratchiness is in a Zealio. But that's not a new issue.

[MandrewDavis]

I have heard about that. Seems a little late for the fix. Next purchase probably will be a topre. Maybe wait till Oddforge's next design, then consider getting more zealios or mod switches.

If wobble is your issue, nothing is going to ever mechanically beat Topre.

But the latest round of Zealios does fix the wobble problem from my experience with a switch tester pack. That said, after using Clears for 6 months, I can't get over just how much bumpiness/scratchiness is in a Zealio. But that's not a new issue.

After getting into Alps, I am not the biggest fan of Zealios (or their price) but bumpiness?? and scratchiness are not an issue, especially compared to unlubed MX clears.

[clappingcactus]

I have heard about that. Seems a little late for the fix. Next purchase probably will be a topre. Maybe wait till Oddforge's next design, then consider getting more zealios or mod switches.

If wobble is your issue, nothing is going to ever mechanically beat Topre.

But the latest round of Zealios does fix the wobble problem from my experience with a switch tester pack. That said, after using Clears for 6 months, I can't get over just how much bumpiness/scratchiness is in a Zealio. But that's not a new issue.

After getting into Alps, I am not the biggest fan of Zealios (or their price) but bumpiness?? and scratchiness are not an issue, especially compared to unlubed MX clears.

Maybe I'm crazy but I can feel two distinct 'bumps' in a Zealio. One's right at the bottom of the switch, and it always feels weird.

[[Lewynlight]]

seeing the discussion between you two, i'm grateful that the one clicks with my hand is linear switches, not tactile or those clicky switches  though i have some soft spot for topre..

but i use matias ergo pro with quiet click switches for work, so i can kinda relate to MandrewDavis.

[litster]

Anyone has extra resistors and LEDs (for Capslock, Scroll Lock, and Num Lock) that you can sell and ship to me?  Will Paypal cost + shipping.  Thanks.

[alienman82]

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[[Lewynlight]]

sorry for changing the topic, but;
do anyone here have SA keycaps that they could use on their VE.A? i was considering Dasher Dancer but i want to see how VE.A goes with SA Keycaps set..
a photo would be great 

thanks!

Here you go

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Personally, I wouldn't use a VE.A with any other keycap profile.

thank you! but i guess i'm right, for my hand that SA profile is just too high, i have to use another palm rest if i want to use SA profile..

you know, after saying this i accidentaly ordered a SA Chronicler...you can hit me, i guess.... 

[roostrc0gburn]

waiting for oblivion, aka the end-game SA set

[Gatix]

Is it possible to have a different backlight color for each hand? I was able to do it but seems to be just a bug, it went to normal when rebooted.

[wodan]

Is it possible to have a different backlight color for each hand? I was able to do it but seems to be just a bug, it went to normal when rebooted.

Just get two VE.A, set one color each and then arrange them in a way that you only type on one half of each VE.A.

Another problem solved with money!

[krisst]

Is it possible to have a different backlight color for each hand? I was able to do it but seems to be just a bug, it went to normal when rebooted.

Just get two VE.A, set one color each and then arrange them in a way that you only type on one half of each VE.A.

Another problem solved with money!

That might just add to the problem, he will want to have 4 different backlight colours with the 4 halves. Besides, desk space might be limited.

[zefyr]

Is it possible to have a different backlight color for each hand? I was able to do it but seems to be just a bug, it went to normal when rebooted.

Just get two VE.A, set one color each and then arrange them in a way that you only type on one half of each VE.A.

Another problem solved with money!

Ah, that's not a solution.
Color is controlled by left half only. Right half is slave, it will follow settings of master(left).
But having two VE.A is a BRILLIANT idea.
Unfortunately, there's no stock left anymore.
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lol

[wodan]

But having two VE.A is a BRILLIANT idea.
Unfortunately, there's no stock left anymore.

Then it is time for the next round of VE.A!

Another problem solved with money!

[MajorKoos]

I dream of a VE.A without the FN row - KMAC MINI style.

[juahenza]

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[romevi]

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Best Bambino sculpt.

[exitfire401]

It's finally done! only things I have left to do are get rid of this atrocious sata cable and add lock leds as the resistors I ordered almost 2 months ago never showed up...also, ridiculously sad that these Cyan LEDs are more of a seafoam than cyan...at least they're sip socketed.

[LDobler]

Hello, I'm going to assemble my B-stock kit soon and have a question: What do I need besides cables, soldering equipment, stabs, switches, keycaps and 1.8mm leds (quantity:3)?

Thanks for your help in advance!!! 

[exitfire401]

Hello, I'm going to assemble my B-stock kit soon and have a question: What do I need besides cables, soldering equipment, stabs, switches, keycaps and 1.8mm leds (quantity:3)?

Thanks for your help in advance!!! 

Resistors if those LEDs are fo the locks on the top left, and that would be it unless you also want in-switch LEDs. If you want the LEDs to match the default brightness of the in-switch LEDs, you'll need 910 ohm resistors. Or, if you're not using the in-switch LEDs, you could just steal a couple from switch resistor spots for your lock LEDs.

[LDobler]

Hello, I'm going to assemble my B-stock kit soon and have a question: What do I need besides cables, soldering equipment, stabs, switches, keycaps and 1.8mm leds (quantity:3)?

Thanks for your help in advance!!! 

Resistors if those LEDs are fo the locks on the top left, and that would be it unless you also want in-switch LEDs. If you want the LEDs to match the default brightness of the in-switch LEDs, you'll need 910 ohm resistors. Or, if you're not using the in-switch LEDs, you could just steal a couple from switch resistor spots for your lock LEDs.

Yes those are for the 3 lock leds! I think I will get those 3 extra 910 Ohm resistors just in case I want to install some in-switch leds.

Thanks a lot for the quick reply mate! 

[exitfire401]

Hello, I'm going to assemble my B-stock kit soon and have a question: What do I need besides cables, soldering equipment, stabs, switches, keycaps and 1.8mm leds (quantity:3)?

Thanks for your help in advance!!! 

Resistors if those LEDs are fo the locks on the top left, and that would be it unless you also want in-switch LEDs. If you want the LEDs to match the default brightness of the in-switch LEDs, you'll need 910 ohm resistors. Or, if you're not using the in-switch LEDs, you could just steal a couple from switch resistor spots for your lock LEDs.

Yes those are for the 3 lock leds! I think I will get those 3 extra 910 Ohm resistors just in case I want to install some in-switch leds.

Thanks a lot for the quick reply mate! 

No problem! Glad to help!

[MajorKoos]

Hello, I'm going to assemble my B-stock kit soon and have a question: What do I need besides cables, soldering equipment, stabs, switches, keycaps and 1.8mm leds (quantity:3)?

Thanks for your help in advance!!! 

Some lube/grease for the stabs and, depending on your switch of choice, some o-rings. 
If your OCD level is high enough, lube and sticker your switches too.
Perhaps a different SATA cable as well.  I got one of these : http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=445
Finally, don't forget about a custom sheathed USB cable to go with your chosen theme

[LDobler]

Hello, I'm going to assemble my B-stock kit soon and have a question: What do I need besides cables, soldering equipment, stabs, switches, keycaps and 1.8mm leds (quantity:3)?

Thanks for your help in advance!!! 

Some lube/grease for the stabs and, depending on your switch of choice, some o-rings. 
If your OCD level is high enough, lube and sticker your switches too.
Perhaps a different SATA cable as well.  I got one of these : http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=445
Finally, don't forget about a custom sheathed USB cable to go with your chosen theme

Thanks for your reply! 
What lube is used for switches and what grease is used for the stabs? Also where can I buy some? 
Thinking about getting a custom sheathed SATA cable from PexonPCs...

[MajorKoos]

Hello, I'm going to assemble my B-stock kit soon and have a question: What do I need besides cables, soldering equipment, stabs, switches, keycaps and 1.8mm leds (quantity:3)?

Thanks for your help in advance!!! 

Some lube/grease for the stabs and, depending on your switch of choice, some o-rings. 
If your OCD level is high enough, lube and sticker your switches too.
Perhaps a different SATA cable as well.  I got one of these : http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=445
Finally, don't forget about a custom sheathed USB cable to go with your chosen theme

Thanks for your reply! 
What lube is used for switches and what grease is used for the stabs? Also where can I buy some? 
Thinking about getting a custom sheathed SATA cable from PexonPCs...

I just use PTFE grease for my stabilizers.  For the switches I use the same stuff I use on the chain of my mountain bike.
I think the main thing to watch out for is the solvent in the lube/grease so it doesn't dissolve any of the plastics.

[LDobler]

Hello, I'm going to assemble my B-stock kit soon and have a question: What do I need besides cables, soldering equipment, stabs, switches, keycaps and 1.8mm leds (quantity:3)?

Thanks for your help in advance!!! 

Some lube/grease for the stabs and, depending on your switch of choice, some o-rings. 
If your OCD level is high enough, lube and sticker your switches too.
Perhaps a different SATA cable as well.  I got one of these : http://www.silverstonetek.com/product.php?pid=445
Finally, don't forget about a custom sheathed USB cable to go with your chosen theme

Thanks for your reply! 
What lube is used for switches and what grease is used for the stabs? Also where can I buy some? 
Thinking about getting a custom sheathed SATA cable from PexonPCs...

I just use PTFE grease for my stabilizers.  For the switches I use the same stuff I use on the chain of my mountain bike.
I think the main thing to watch out for is the solvent in the lube/grease so it doesn't dissolve any of the plastics.

Thanks, I will keep that in mind! 

So looking forward to this, just waiting for my switches to finally ship   

[alienman82]

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[exitfire401]

did anyone have a suggestion for mounting tape for the badge plates?

I just used a cheap 3m double-sided my wife picked up from a craft store for photos. It's working great so far and I can't even move the plates.

[alienman82]

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[exitfire401]

did anyone have a suggestion for mounting tape for the badge plates?

I just used a cheap 3m double-sided my wife picked up from a craft store for photos. It's working great so far and I can't even move the plates.

like from hobby lobby or AC Moore?  I should check there, had zero luck at walmart, lowes, home depot.  Stuff was too thick.

Uhh...pretty sure it was from Joann's, but don't quote me on that.

[alienman82]

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[exitfire401]

did anyone have a suggestion for mounting tape for the badge plates?

I just used a cheap 3m double-sided my wife picked up from a craft store for photos. It's working great so far and I can't even move the plates.

like from hobby lobby or AC Moore?  I should check there, had zero luck at walmart, lowes, home depot.  Stuff was too thick.

Uhh...pretty sure it was from Joann's, but don't quote me on that.

we got those too.  Thanks

NP!

[Vypr]

Finally got around to building mine (finally have time off from work, my zeal parts came in), though spread through 2 days cause I'd have to go out every once in awhile. I ended up installing the switches on the morning of the first day I started the project, built the tenting kit on the first night, then soldered and final assembly on the 2nd day.
I went with a very non-standard layout of a 1.5u backspace above the Enter key, so finding keycaps is going to be a challenge (but I can't go back after using the TrueFox whitefox layout)

I installed mine with 62g Zealios, Zeal's transparent screw in stabs with gold wire, and zealencios


Assembling the tenting kit was much easier once I laid out all the parts.




Cleaning all the flux from the board after soldering switches and LEDs, also installed the lock LED indicators (num lock = blue, caps lock = green, scroll lock = red)


Testing the LEDs


Installing the Zealencios


Next step for me will be to order a replacement custom sleeved mini USB-b cable, sleeved SATA cable, and keycaps (I wasn't very satisfied with the coloring on the keycaps provided by Massdrop).

Thanks Zefyr for putting together such a great kit.
(Also thank you Zeal if you happen to come across this thread as well)

[KetchyKech]

Finally got around to building mine (finally have time off from work, my zeal parts came in), though spread through 2 days cause I'd have to go out every once in awhile. I ended up installing the switches on the morning of the first day I started the project, built the tenting kit on the first night, then soldered and final assembly on the 2nd day.
I went with a very non-standard layout of a 1.5u backspace above the Enter key, so finding keycaps is going to be a challenge (but I can't go back after using the TrueFox whitefox layout)

I installed mine with 62g Zealios, Zeal's transparent screw in stabs with gold wire, and zealencios

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Assembling the tenting kit was much easier once I laid out all the parts.

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Cleaning all the flux from the board after soldering switches and LEDs, also installed the lock LED indicators (num lock = blue, caps lock = green, scroll lock = red)

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Testing the LEDs

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Installing the Zealencios

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Next step for me will be to order a replacement custom sleeved mini USB-b cable, sleeved SATA cable, and keycaps (I wasn't very satisfied with the coloring on the keycaps provided by Massdrop).

Thanks Zefyr for putting together such a great kit.
(Also thank you Zeal if you happen to come across this thread as well)

Dude, awesome little build log you provided here.

Ppl don't understand how helpful the little tips are for others when they post them!! So thank you!

enjoy it!

[clappingcactus]

Beautiful work. You should check the LED on your X key. It looks like it's dead.

[Vypr]

Beautiful work. You should check the LED on your X key. It looks like it's dead.

ah good catch, I completely missed that, I'll have to check on it, thanks

Finally got around to building mine (finally have time off from work, my zeal parts came in), though spread through 2 days cause I'd have to go out every once in awhile. I ended up installing the switches on the morning of the first day I started the project, built the tenting kit on the first night, then soldered and final assembly on the 2nd day.
I went with a very non-standard layout of a 1.5u backspace above the Enter key, so finding keycaps is going to be a challenge (but I can't go back after using the TrueFox whitefox layout)

I installed mine with 62g Zealios, Zeal's transparent screw in stabs with gold wire, and zealencios

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Assembling the tenting kit was much easier once I laid out all the parts.

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Cleaning all the flux from the board after soldering switches and LEDs, also installed the lock LED indicators (num lock = blue, caps lock = green, scroll lock = red)

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Testing the LEDs

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Installing the Zealencios

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Next step for me will be to order a replacement custom sleeved mini USB-b cable, sleeved SATA cable, and keycaps (I wasn't very satisfied with the coloring on the keycaps provided by Massdrop).

Thanks Zefyr for putting together such a great kit.
(Also thank you Zeal if you happen to come across this thread as well)

Dude, awesome little build log you provided here.

Ppl don't understand how helpful the little tips are for others when they post them!! So thank you!

enjoy it!

Thanks  :)

[iamtootallforthis]

Finally got around to building mine (finally have time off from work, my zeal parts came in), though spread through 2 days cause I'd have to go out every once in awhile. I ended up installing the switches on the morning of the first day I started the project, built the tenting kit on the first night, then soldered and final assembly on the 2nd day.
I went with a very non-standard layout of a 1.5u backspace above the Enter key, so finding keycaps is going to be a challenge (but I can't go back after using the TrueFox whitefox layout)

I installed mine with 62g Zealios, Zeal's transparent screw in stabs with gold wire, and zealencios

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Assembling the tenting kit was much easier once I laid out all the parts.

Show Image

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Cleaning all the flux from the board after soldering switches and LEDs, also installed the lock LED indicators (num lock = blue, caps lock = green, scroll lock = red)

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Testing the LEDs

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Installing the Zealencios

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Next step for me will be to order a replacement custom sleeved mini USB-b cable, sleeved SATA cable, and keycaps (I wasn't very satisfied with the coloring on the keycaps provided by Massdrop).

Thanks Zefyr for putting together such a great kit.
(Also thank you Zeal if you happen to come across this thread as well)

Such a beautiful build man! Really cool to see it documented like this.

[Gatix]

Is there anything else you need to do to make the lock indicator LEDs to work? Mine doesn't, I'm afraid I got the polarity reversed..

[aaron6301]

Is there anything else you need to do to make the lock indicator LEDs to work? Mine doesn't, I'm afraid I got the polarity reversed..

The polarity of the resistors dont matter. There are two pads that you have to bridge for each indicator.   

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[Vypr]

Finally got around to building mine (finally have time off from work, my zeal parts came in), though spread through 2 days cause I'd have to go out every once in awhile. I ended up installing the switches on the morning of the first day I started the project, built the tenting kit on the first night, then soldered and final assembly on the 2nd day.
I went with a very non-standard layout of a 1.5u backspace above the Enter key, so finding keycaps is going to be a challenge (but I can't go back after using the TrueFox whitefox layout)

I installed mine with 62g Zealios, Zeal's transparent screw in stabs with gold wire, and zealencios

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Assembling the tenting kit was much easier once I laid out all the parts.

Show Image

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Cleaning all the flux from the board after soldering switches and LEDs, also installed the lock LED indicators (num lock = blue, caps lock = green, scroll lock = red)

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Testing the LEDs

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Installing the Zealencios

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Next step for me will be to order a replacement custom sleeved mini USB-b cable, sleeved SATA cable, and keycaps (I wasn't very satisfied with the coloring on the keycaps provided by Massdrop).

Thanks Zefyr for putting together such a great kit.
(Also thank you Zeal if you happen to come across this thread as well)

Such a beautiful build man! Really cool to see it documented like this.

Thanks

Is there anything else you need to do to make the lock indicator LEDs to work? Mine doesn't, I'm afraid I got the polarity reversed..

The polarity of the resistors dont matter. There are two pads that you have to bridge for each indicator.   

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I have the pads shorted for full led on mine and on the configuration app I set the Num, Caps, and Scroll Lock indicators to be indicators if that makes sense



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[FrostyToast]

I played around in autoCAD and I think this is a working 1.25u bottom row VEA plate.
Someone double check for me since that's my first time touching cad.

[Gatix]

Is there anything else you need to do to make the lock indicator LEDs to work? Mine doesn't, I'm afraid I got the polarity reversed..

The polarity of the resistors dont matter. There are two pads that you have to bridge for each indicator.   

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I see. Thank you!

[alienman82]

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[alienman82]

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[Vypr]

someone help me please


I reflowed everything, and now all the lock leds are flashing?  what does this mean

I'm not sure I'll be able to help, but do you have a pic of your board and the soldering so we can take a look? When you bridged the indicator points, which points did you bridge?

Beautiful work. You should check the LED on your X key. It looks like it's dead.

ah good catch, I completely missed that, I'll have to check on it, thanks

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to fix this. I was able to remove the dead LED, but some solder got stuck in one of the LED holes on the switch side and I've been unable to open the switch up since the plate is so tight. For now, I've left the 'x' key without a LED.