Do you plan on releasing the files? Would be great to open source them so you're not perpetuating the problem of scarcity.
Nice!Do you plan on releasing the files? Would be great to open source them so you're not perpetuating the problem of scarcity.
Yes, after the GB ofc.
Long overdue. There were listing on Taobao for OTD compatible plate/pcbs a few years ago, but have completely disappeared now. This is welcome.Yep, I came into possession of one of those recently. They aren't programmable but they do have backlight support which is interesting.
Any plans for a 356mini PCB?
which 356 boards is this compatible withYou should read the OP
which 356 boards is this compatible withYou should read the OP
which 356 boards is this compatible with
which 356 boards is this compatible with
read the OP
not nicewhich 356 boards is this compatible with
read the OP
tell me again so i can get more post count
Is this kind of behavior a counterfeit?
Do you plan on releasing the files? Would be great to open source them so you're not perpetuating the problem of scarcity.
Yes, after the GB ofc.
Any plans for a 356mini PCB?+1!
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here's what it looks like assembled (not soldered yet) with a carbon fibre plate and skcm neon greens, lock, skcl green LED.
i can hear the flexposting from here
i can hear the flexposting from here
I thought the whole point of OTD was about the flex?
PUN INTENDED ;D
Bull****.i can hear the flexposting from here
I thought the whole point of OTD was about the flex?
PUN INTENDED ;D
they're no better than any modern tkl, in fact arguably worse
but they say 356 on them so everyone nuts themselves when they see pics of em
at least projects like this exist to try and close the gap
Bull****.i can hear the flexposting from here
I thought the whole point of OTD was about the flex?
PUN INTENDED ;D
they're no better than any modern tkl, in fact arguably worse
but they say 356 on them so everyone nuts themselves when they see pics of em
at least projects like this exist to try and close the gap
No modern tkl is as well thought through as the OTDs were, otd mini is still by far the best gasket mounted. All otds were done for a specific switch in mind, that alone shows there was more engineering involved than nowadays. The only thing that sucked was the annodozing at the time...
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Bull****.I agree with you when it comes to the aesthetics of the OTD boards, both inside and out. There's a certain tastefulness to them that I don't think has been matched by anything since. Of course, that's subjective, and perhaps the hype has just seeped into my subconscious over the years. I don't think there's anything particularly special about the mounting of any of them especially compared to keyboards made recently. Also, while they may have been done for a specific switch, that was only to a certain preference. For example, just because the 356N was made to compliment tactile switches does not mean it will suit everyone's mounting preference for tactile switches.
No modern tkl is as well thought through as the OTDs were, otd mini is still by far the best gasket mounted. All otds were done for a specific switch in mind, that alone shows there was more engineering involved than nowadays. The only thing that sucked was the annodozing at the time...
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Heh I'm typing on a $5000 board.
It's solely flex or history, even if it feels better ps2 is a waste. There's no reason for someone to "need" an otd.
But there is people hyping stuff up in comparison to OTD which is asking for a debate.
If you are truly happy with your keyboard there's no reason to have to justify it to other people, or constantly compare it to keyboards made 6 years ago. But at the same time I don't think any keyboards even if they are better in every way will hit the prestige that OTD has from being progressive back then.
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Bull****.I agree with you when it comes to the aesthetics of the OTD boards, both inside and out. There's a certain tastefulness to them that I don't think has been matched by anything since. Of course, that's subjective, and perhaps the hype has just seeped into my subconscious over the years. I don't think there's anything particularly special about the mounting of any of them especially compared to keyboards made recently. Also, while they may have been done for a specific switch, that was only to a certain preference. For example, just because the 356N was made to compliment tactile switches does not mean it will suit everyone's mounting preference for tactile switches.
No modern tkl is as well thought through as the OTDs were, otd mini is still by far the best gasket mounted. All otds were done for a specific switch in mind, that alone shows there was more engineering involved than nowadays. The only thing that sucked was the annodozing at the time...
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Why would you buy a car made in the 50's or 60's? Not because they're quicker, better handling, or more efficient than current day vehicles. You buy em because of the history
someone make a separate "do you regret buying your OTD"/"are OTD really worth it?" thread please.
i am hoping to get new PCBs + plates for my janky 360c.
someone make a separate "do you regret buying your OTD"/"are OTD really worth it?" thread please.
i am hoping to get new PCBs + plates for my janky 360c.
Are these compatible with TGR Jane v1s? I wasn't sure since TGR is better than OTD anyway.
Are these compatible with TGR Jane v1s? I wasn't sure since TGR is better than OTD anyway.
someone make a separate "do you regret buying your OTD"/"are OTD really worth it?" thread please.What is up with your corsa? Mine hasn't ever really caused me problems over the years outside of the frustration with having to use the blue box ps2 to usb converter. Windows 10 doesnt recognize the keyboard with the blue box unless I have 2 keyboards plugged in and press the caps lock on the other keyboard, then the corsa starts working, but im going to assume that is an issue with the blue box and not the keyboard.
i am hoping to get new PCBs + plates for my janky 360c.
Any date for GB? I just got 360C recently..
Any updates? I’m lowkey going to buy 10 plates and 10 pcbs.
Any date for GB? I just got 360C recently..Any updates? I’m lowkey going to buy 10 plates and 10 pcbs.
No concrete updates yet, I'm still figuring ot the plate situation right now, I should have more concrete information next week.
Guess I started the IC too early. Either way PCBs were finalized from the get go, if I only wanted to offer PCBs this could've been launched in may and delivered in june.
Whole factory woes blah blah blah you heard it 10 times in 9 GBs, just glad this happened before I launched the GB.
A delayed GB will be eventually good, but a rushed one will be bad forever.... or something like that. I'm doing everything I can to make the GB run smooth and to keep unexpected surprises to a minimum, hope you understand.
Guess I started the IC too early. Either way PCBs were finalized from the get go, if I only wanted to offer PCBs this could've been launched in may and delivered in june.
Whole factory woes blah blah blah you heard it 10 times in 9 GBs, just glad this happened before I launched the GB.
A delayed GB will be eventually good, but a rushed one will be bad forever.... or something like that. I'm doing everything I can to make the GB run smooth and to keep unexpected surprises to a minimum, hope you understand.
what is the progress on plate now?
Guess I started the IC too early. Either way PCBs were finalized from the get go, if I only wanted to offer PCBs this could've been launched in may and delivered in june.
Whole factory woes blah blah blah you heard it 10 times in 9 GBs, just glad this happened before I launched the GB.
A delayed GB will be eventually good, but a rushed one will be bad forever.... or something like that. I'm doing everything I can to make the GB run smooth and to keep unexpected surprises to a minimum, hope you understand.
what is the progress on plate now?
Should work out now, but it also should've worked out the last time so, not gonna give a date until I'm 10000000% certain.
Guess I started the IC too early. Either way PCBs were finalized from the get go, if I only wanted to offer PCBs this could've been launched in may and delivered in june.
Whole factory woes blah blah blah you heard it 10 times in 9 GBs, just glad this happened before I launched the GB.
A delayed GB will be eventually good, but a rushed one will be bad forever.... or something like that. I'm doing everything I can to make the GB run smooth and to keep unexpected surprises to a minimum, hope you understand.
what is the progress on plate now?
Should work out now, but it also should've worked out the last time so, not gonna give a date until I'm 10000000% certain.
cool. i will buy 10 pcb and 10 plates if price is nice :)
I come to this thread everyday just to see if there is GB date...
Dear OP,
Expecting an update from you. ;D
Dear OP,
Expecting an update from you. ;D
You should turn on notifications for this thread then you wouldn’t have to keep checking back here when there’s nothing to see.
Is this still going to happen? I have a spare 360c pcb + plate and I’m considering making my own.
Is this still going to happen? I have a spare 360c pcb + plate and I’m considering making my own.
no news?
I'd be interested to hear more about the keyspacing issue. Have you produced a prototype that you've confirmed works? I wasn't aware that other OTD boards aside from the 356 Mini had non-standard keyspacing.
Okay, guess I should post an update.Great to hear, I'm very excited!
Right when I thought I was able to start the GB, I found a compatibility problem I thought I checked for but apparently didn't, or at least not well enough, which delayed everything a bit further.
That delay would've meant if I started the GB right away after fixing that I would start the GB and then go right on a vacation I've been planning since the beginning of the year.
Right now I'm back at home, but very busy with my university studies. A friend offered to run the GB for me. I hope he'll post about it soon as everything should be set up by now.
On the bright side, we have now confirmed that it perfectly fits into the boards, matching the weird keyspacing that's somewhere between 19mm and 19.05mm. We also got nice cables that are the same thickness as the one we found on a 360c.
I wonder why it showed me being online a few hours ago, as I wasn't even on my computer then.
Okay, guess I should post an update.
Right when I thought I was able to start the GB, I found a compatibility problem I thought I checked for but apparently didn't, or at least not well enough, which delayed everything a bit further.
That delay would've meant if I started the GB right away after fixing that I would start the GB and then go right on a vacation I've been planning since the beginning of the year.
Right now I'm back at home, but very busy with my university studies. A friend offered to run the GB for me. I hope he'll post about it soon as everything should be set up by now.
On the bright side, we have now confirmed that it perfectly fits into the boards, matching the weird keyspacing that's somewhere between 19mm and 19.05mm. We also got nice cables that are the same thickness as the one we found on a 360c.
I wonder why it showed me being online a few hours ago, as I wasn't even on my computer then.
Hello guys,
Sorry for the very very very long delay. Long story short, have other stuff to do.
I'm operating this from Germany, however the factories are in China.
The idea: Upgrade OTDs
Your upgrade options:
1) RED KOREAN JESUS CEM-3 QMK Programmable PCB with MX/ALPs compatibility (with all possible Caps lock position)
2) BLACK matt OG coiled cables with USB A/C headers (because glossy sucks)
3) RED Aluminum plates/half plates (with MOQ and lead time so if there's not many orders OP can release the plate design and you cut your own baby!)
4) RED Sorbothane
Current Situation: Halloween 2019
I already have the PCBs made, there are 200 pieces of V1 and 100 pieces of V2.
V1 PCB: 200 pieces, had a problem with the spacing for Cherry MX, however this will fit ALPS builds.
(Will update the specifics, will probably be sold at a super low price)
V2 PCB: 100 pieces, MX/ALPs fits perfectly fine
Both PCBS are QMK
Cables: 200 pieces, matt Black OG coiled cables with USB-A/C headers
(Will confirm the specific number of A and C headers)
Plates: You can either use the original plate, we will also have plates too but there will be MOQ on each type.
Sorbothane: will be larger than the OTD, you need to cut it yourself, it's also very heavy and will affect shipping prices.
GB soon, Any unsold PCBs and OG cables will be put up for sale online until stock runs out.
Will update pictures and pricing soon.
Hello guys,
Sorry for the very very very long delay. Long story short, have other stuff to do.
I'm operating this from Germany, however the factories are in China.
The idea: Upgrade OTDs
Your upgrade options:
1) RED KOREAN JESUS CEM-3 QMK Programmable PCB with MX/ALPs compatibility (with all possible Caps lock position)
2) BLACK matt OG coiled cables with USB A/C headers (because glossy sucks)
3) RED Aluminum plates/half plates (with MOQ and lead time so if there's not many orders OP can release the plate design and you cut your own baby!)
4) RED Sorbothane
Current Situation: Halloween 2019
I already have the PCBs made, there are 200 pieces of V1 and 100 pieces of V2.
V1 PCB: 200 pieces, had a problem with the spacing for Cherry MX, however this will fit ALPS builds.
(Will update the specifics, will probably be sold at a super low price)
V2 PCB: 100 pieces, MX/ALPs fits perfectly fine
Both PCBS are QMK
Cables: 200 pieces, matt Black OG coiled cables with USB-A/C headers
(Will confirm the specific number of A and C headers)
Plates: You can either use the original plate, we will also have plates too but there will be MOQ on each type.
Sorbothane: will be larger than the OTD, you need to cut it yourself, it's also very heavy and will affect shipping prices.
GB soon, Any unsold PCBs and OG cables will be put up for sale online until stock runs out.
Will update pictures and pricing soon.
Hello guys,
Sorry for the very very very long delay. Long story short, have other stuff to do.
I'm operating this from Germany, however the factories are in China.
The idea: Upgrade OTDs
Your upgrade options:
1) RED KOREAN JESUS CEM-3 QMK Programmable PCB with MX/ALPs compatibility (with all possible Caps lock position)
2) BLACK matt OG coiled cables with USB A/C headers (because glossy sucks)
3) RED Aluminum plates/half plates (with MOQ and lead time so if there's not many orders OP can release the plate design and you cut your own baby!)
4) RED Sorbothane
Current Situation: Halloween 2019
I already have the PCBs made, there are 200 pieces of V1 and 100 pieces of V2.
V1 PCB: 200 pieces, had a problem with the spacing for Cherry MX, however this will fit ALPS builds.
(Will update the specifics, will probably be sold at a super low price)
V2 PCB: 100 pieces, MX/ALPs fits perfectly fine
Both PCBS are QMK
Cables: 200 pieces, matt Black OG coiled cables with USB-A/C headers
(Will confirm the specific number of A and C headers)
Plates: You can either use the original plate, we will also have plates too but there will be MOQ on each type.
Sorbothane: will be larger than the OTD, you need to cut it yourself, it's also very heavy and will affect shipping prices.
GB soon, Any unsold PCBs and OG cables will be put up for sale online until stock runs out.
Will update pictures and pricing soon.
So will this be like an In Stock GB or? Because you are saying X and Y amounts for PCB and Cables
So will this be like an In Stock GB or? Because you are saying X and Y amounts for PCB and Cables
I already have them in stock except the plates. It will be a simple buy except for the plates. Shipping will be from China. I'll be doing this after 25th november, it will be shipped upon payment (except for plates). Won't be costly :)
So will this be like an In Stock GB or? Because you are saying X and Y amounts for PCB and Cables
I already have them in stock except the plates. It will be a simple buy except for the plates. Shipping will be from China. I'll be doing this after 25th november, it will be shipped upon payment (except for plates). Won't be costly :)
This might be late but any chance of beige cables?
This might be late but any chance of beige cables?
I can probably make a custom batch of beige cables in the future if there's demand for it, those with Gunmetal CL, .2 and Military Minis might want this.
Here's some pictures of the 200 cables (previous ones were molded like crap), I will announce the price soon.
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Sorry for the project being so slow, it's our first time at this and I will probably sell it through e-mail and paypal invoicing (don't know how to do automated shipping costs).
Only those with Gunmetal CL, .2 and Military Minis need apply 👌
Only those with Gunmetal CL, .2 and Military Minis need apply 👌
Would you like to get the beige one too? I can always put in an order and they'll be made within days.
What is the moq?
any eta on when the sale will happen? I'll likely buy at least 4 pcb+plates and maybe cables
What is the moq?
10 pieces
any eta on when the sale will happen? I'll likely buy at least 4 pcb+plates and maybe cables
In a few days time, don't worry they will always be in stock, just make sure to check back on this page.
If you arent running this can you release the plate file?
If you arent running this can you release the plate file?
Do you really understand what you are asking? 1st he put time and money in the CAD files and prototypes.
2nd many have tried to reproduce the plates for an OTD keyboard and success has been a rare thing if it has occurred.
He should enjoy the fruits of his labors.
If the project has died I suspect there is a reason - the arm of OTD used to be long and you did not want to be banned by them from the keyboard community.
I'm sorry but I had to comment on this request. It is almost like when someone asked if I would send them the files for the Mira keypad so they could produce it.
He hasn't been on Geekhack since October. Frankly I've known many who attempted to make a plate for an OTD PCB and everyone in the past failed. The spacing is peculiar to their PCB and all the previous attempts that I heard about failed. I haven't been active since the Mira SE GB so I can't comment on attempts since then.
Hello all,
my bad for the massive delay, had some major engineering issues at my main job, here is what's left for me to do:
1) waiting on antistatic bags (should come in monday 13/jan)
2) waiting on packaging (comes in next week 17/jan)
3) waiting on cost breakdown, bill of materials (comes in next week)
Will take orders now via email and orders will be shipped within 3 days after payment, no groupbuy, always in stock until out of stock.
please drop me an email at alison@goldenmotor.com with the following format
Your paypal email for invoicing, shipping information.
1) no. of PCBs, Version 1 or 2
*Version 1 is alps only (MX spacing is wrong), version 2 is alps/MX (MX spacing is correct)
2) no. of matt Black OG cables, Version A2C or A2Mini
USB-A to C or A to Mini
3) No. of Red Sorbothane, larger than TKL size
4) Theoretical number of plates needed
*No plates will be shipped this time round until anodizing is complete
*plates will be in stock soon and will be available for purchase once it and the packaging reaches the warehouse
Plate files will be released soon.
when are you going to send invoice? do you have to wait for plate to come, then invoice and send them all? or plate and PCB will be sent separately? Thanks
when are you going to send invoice? do you have to wait for plate to come, then invoice and send them all? or plate and PCB will be sent separately? Thanks
I will send the invoice when the current stock (no plates yet) is all packed and ready to ship. This will most likely happen within the month.
Plates will be instock soon (I don't have any anodizing facility so the QC will take some time), and they'll be on sale once they're all packed and ready to go.
Mini/Winkey TKL versions and Beige Cables will be the next depending on whether OP has enough time to design the PCBs.
when are you going to send invoice? do you have to wait for plate to come, then invoice and send them all? or plate and PCB will be sent separately? Thanks
I will send the invoice when the current stock (no plates yet) is all packed and ready to ship. This will most likely happen within the month.
Plates will be instock soon (I don't have any anodizing facility so the QC will take some time), and they'll be on sale once they're all packed and ready to go.
Mini/Winkey TKL versions and Beige Cables will be the next depending on whether OP has enough time to design the PCBs.
Hello,
I will reply to all emails indicating the price and shipping fee, and I will invoice you after you have confirmed the final order.
Manufacturing time will take two weeks for Beige cables, there is however an MOQ of 200 pieces so I will probably do 100 beige/ 100 pink etc.
Plate color and finish did not turn out as expected, I will be sourcing another anodizing factory this week. I will open source the plate file in a few days time.
Hello guys,Is there a pricing table? Can you publish it?
Sorry for the very very very long delay. Long story short, have other stuff to do.
I'm operating this from Germany, however the factories are in China.
The idea: Upgrade OTDs
Your upgrade options:
1) RED KOREAN JESUS CEM-3 QMK Programmable PCB with MX/ALPs compatibility (with all possible Caps lock position)
2) BLACK matt OG coiled cables with USB A/C headers (because glossy sucks)
3) RED Aluminum plates/half plates (with MOQ and lead time so if there's not many orders OP can release the plate design and you cut your own baby!)
4) RED Sorbothane
Current Situation: Halloween 2019
I already have the PCBs made, there are 200 pieces of V1 and 100 pieces of V2.
V1 PCB: 200 pieces, had a problem with the spacing for Cherry MX, however this will fit ALPS builds.
(Will update the specifics, will probably be sold at a super low price)
V2 PCB: 100 pieces, MX/ALPs fits perfectly fine
Both PCBS are QMK
Cables: 200 pieces, matt Black OG coiled cables with USB-A/C headers
(Will confirm the specific number of A and C headers)
Plates: You can either use the original plate, we will also have plates too but there will be MOQ on each type.
Sorbothane: will be larger than the OTD, you need to cut it yourself, it's also very heavy and will affect shipping prices.
GB soon, Any unsold PCBs and OG cables will be put up for sale online until stock runs out.
Will update pictures and pricing soon.
What will you do with the plate that did not turn out as expected? I know some people would not care much, of course, if you sell at discounted price
Do you have a sample of the beige or pink?
Is there a pricing table? Can you publish it?
Dear friends,
Due to the coronavirus, my factory in China has temporarily switched to mass-producing facemasks to meet the global demand. Rest assured the product is still there, however it is my decision not to jeopardise the safety of you and your neighbourhood delivery guy for this product, especially Americans as they are dealing with the worst (Yes you, american clackers, stay home). I am sincerely sorry you all had to wait so long, please stay safe and stay in doors. I promise to remove all markup and sell at cost price.
I have received and saved all your e-mails and will start taking orders when the crisis is over, in the meantime, stay at home, clack at home and let's all survive this. (www.typeracer.com kills boredom)
Best regards,
Alison
Goldenmotor Technology Co. Ltd
Dear friends,
Due to the coronavirus, my factory in China has temporarily switched to mass-producing facemasks to meet the global demand. Rest assured the product is still there, however it is my decision not to jeopardise the safety of you and your neighbourhood delivery guy for this product, especially Americans as they are dealing with the worst (Yes you, american clackers, stay home). I am sincerely sorry you all had to wait so long, please stay safe and stay in doors. I promise to remove all markup and sell at cost price.
I have received and saved all your e-mails and will start taking orders when the crisis is over, in the meantime, stay at home, clack at home and let's all survive this. (www.typeracer.com kills boredom)
Best regards,
Alison
Goldenmotor Technology Co. Ltd
Any update on this? I realise the pandemic hasn’t disappeared but most GBs have picked back up again and Mechlovin are now making their own version of this PCB as well.
Any update on this? I realise the pandemic hasn’t disappeared but most GBs have picked back up again and Mechlovin are now making their own version of this PCB as well.Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/553221144124063750/735854871001169960/tenor.gif)