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Offline trabbit

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[IC] THE50 - R2
« on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 02:50:11 »


Hey, guys. After R1 spots sale, there are some friends are still interested in getting a THE50. And I got some feedback from R1 users and I think I could do some improvements. So I decide to make another round of THE50.

1) I add a compatible layout which long spacebar is available on THE50 now.


2) I will make southpaw version this round, here are two render pics.



3) And enlightened by my friend who doesn't show up on GH I think, I will make HHKB version this round. Personally I couldn't use it, that's why I'm working on Dimple. But I think some of you guys may like it.



4) Due to the vendor issue, R1 got a barely OK solution of dual bottoms. I'm working on the redesign of THE50's bottom. And I have to apologize to one R1 user, I can't remember who, but I said to him I won't change the design of the plate and bottom if I open another round. I'm so sorry but I really have to.

5) R1's quality is not good, that's why I sell them for 120USD. But I really appreciate the R1 users didn't blame me for this. The R2 will have good quality this time. Here is a picture of THE60 I recently made. R2 will have this gray blue and purple color beside Black\Gray\Silver.



The Round 2 kit will include:
1) Aluminum upcase
2) Brass plate
3) Aluminum Bottom (to be confirmed)
4) Brass nameplate or weight (to be confirmed)
5) PCB

Time schedule: I will try my best to have them done before May. When done, FCFS. No reservation.
Price: Haven't finished the redesign and got quote from vendors yet but I think it definitely won't be more than 180USD excluding shipment and Paypal fee. 
Quantity: I will make total 100 kits. The detailed quantities of different colors are to be decided.

If you guys have any questions, feel free to comment and forgive me if I can't reply in time.

Special thanks to @TunnaTown who made THE50 a firmware in QMK configurator. The original is based on kbfirmware.
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Offline unluckyxiii

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 03:04:24 »
I want!
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Offline Bleddyn

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 04:11:12 »
Looking good! have you got a render with a full space?
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Offline OtherAndrew

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 04:32:14 »
lmao
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Offline MikeTheTiger

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 05:00:53 »
Way to go Jacky!!
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Offline trabbit

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 05:08:48 »
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Offline Jaxxstatic

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 05:29:31 »
I'm in for original split space layout. I just want a black one now. lol
I doubted this thing until I tried it. It is now my favorite board.
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Offline cijanzen

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 06:21:08 »
Showing my interest!
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Offline _ODIN_

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 06:49:21 »
Interested. Would appreciate a centered USB port
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Offline Dumblescore

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 07:37:51 »
That southpaw version is sweet!  I’m probably in for that
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Offline adb7

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 07:50:57 »
Definitely in for a blue grey southpaw!

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Offline Visionaire

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:04:25 »
Edit: I'm an idiot and can't read. Deleted.
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Offline thornkin

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:45:45 »
Is THE60 something already produced or is it something you're still going to come out with in the future?  I really like the look of it.

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Offline SK0P1

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:48:40 »
What about a "winkeyless" layout, I haven't seen any 40% with it and I think it will be unique
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Offline Fabi

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:55:35 »
WHY DO YOU DO THIS! First the Dimple and now this ... WHY?
You are going to ruin me ;)
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Offline eyedrop

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:03:59 »
Interested in a southpaw blue grey as well.
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Offline fcoury

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:13:12 »
Interested on the HHKB version
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Offline Minterly

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #17 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:33:33 »
I'd like two please 😍
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Offline asdflkweoiaf23452

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #18 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:41:28 »
Interested in southpaw.
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Offline sandragm

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #19 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:45:32 »
Super interested in joining. I barely missed out on an R1 THE50 so I'm super invested in joining R2. A little off topic, but I'd be really interested in a THE60 keyboard as well.
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Offline travwal

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #20 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:54:08 »
Oh yes. Very interested indeed! I think I would go for the southpaw
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:14:02 »
Want to trade R1 THE50 for an HHKB version pls. :))
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Offline beekey

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #22 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:38:01 »
Would 2.25,1.25,2.75 split space be an option? Or is the layout fixed?
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Offline vicissitude

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #23 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:53:53 »
Interested in hhkb type.  :thumb:
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Offline sJ1N

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #24 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:55:45 »
hhkb with left numpad i like
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Offline MikeTheTiger

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #25 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:58:15 »
Quote from: beekey on Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:38:01
Would 2.25,1.25,2.75 split space be an option? Or is the layout fixed?

The layout on R1 was fixed, so likely R2 will be too.
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Offline Rob27shred

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #26 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 11:05:53 »
Yes, yes, yes! I completely missed out on R1 of THE50 & have been kicking myself since the completed builds started showing up. Although now seeing you're gonna make a southpaw version & make it possible to use a long space bar, missing R1 may have been a blessing in disguise. I am definitely interested in a southpaw in the grey/blue color! Also as others have asked what is the status of the THE60s? Has the GB already come & gone for them? If not will there be a GB for them? As much as I like the THE50, the THE60 ticks some extra boxes with preferences & I would be very interested in one of them as well!
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Offline elguey

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #27 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 11:51:24 »
If we can buy two, I am in for a grey blue southpaw and black non-southpaw.
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Offline tskiller

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #28 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 13:01:49 »
nice, I'm def interested.
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Offline yablokosmonaut

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #29 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 14:09:50 »
Hi, when I first saw this on Reddit, I commented that this is the only thing I'd leave my preference of 40% ortho for, because I love its style so much.
I'm a middle school teacher that probably shouldn't even be in this hobby seeing how expensive it is. I have been selling off everything until I am now down to one 40% ortho board with budget components. The first run being at around $120 would be the top of my small budget, but gave me hope for future runs. I am worried that anything approaching $180 will be more than I can afford. Would there be options such as a plateless/aluminum plate selection, or other ways of trimming the cost? I love this layout so much, especially now that there is a HHKB variant.

I fully understand why it's more expensive, I just wish there had been some way of being part of the first short run.

Probably my best bet is to see if anyone with a R1 board is thinking of replacing it with a R2 board, and seeing if I can buy their R1 edition off them? (I know it would not be HHKB layout, that's fine.)
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Offline WhensRamen

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #30 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 14:13:50 »
Super interested in the South paw.
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Offline Capsy

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #31 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 15:22:02 »
Sign me up.
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Offline Hedgey

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #32 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 15:29:58 »
I already told you I'm in for one, and now with the HHKB option I'm absolutely in.

Can't wait!
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Offline OnceSavedGaming

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #33 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 16:52:45 »
Will be buying a blue grey southpaw if I get the chance. 100 of these won't last long!

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Offline oldcat

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #34 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 17:53:53 »
Amazing Jacky, looking forward to THE65
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Offline Skribbles

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 19:15:09 »
Yes yes yes! Put me down for a left tenkey!
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Offline trabbit

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #36 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:35:27 »
Quote from: thornkin on Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:45:45
Is THE60 something already produced or is it something you're still going to come out with in the future?  I really like the look of it.

Sent from my Mediatek MTK8173 Chromebook using Tapatalk

THE60 is in last phase of manufacturing, 50 spots are made. Will be on sales next week on my website: lazydesigners.cn. You can check the website for details. The case is 60% universal tray mounted case, including a case and PVD brass nameplate. The estimated price is 110 USD without shipment and PayPal fee.
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Offline oldcat

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #37 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:36:46 »
Quote from: trabbit on Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:35:27
Quote from: thornkin on Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:45:45
Is THE60 something already produced or is it something you're still going to come out with in the future?  I really like the look of it.

Sent from my Mediatek MTK8173 Chromebook using Tapatalk

THE60 is in last phase of manufacturing, 50 spots are made. Will be on sales next week on my website: lazydesigners.cn. You can check the website for details. The case is 60% universal tray mounted case, including a case and PVD brass nameplate. The price is 110 USD without shipment and PayPal fee.

Website looks great, brother!
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Offline trabbit

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #38 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:41:27 »
Quote from: Fabi on Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:55:35
WHY DO YOU DO THIS! First the Dimple and now this ... WHY?
You are going to ruin me ;)

I guess I'm the guy doing that tenderly. Those expensive ones won't. :p
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Offline trabbit

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #39 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:44:18 »
Quote from: Rob27shred on Fri, 01 March 2019, 11:05:53
Yes, yes, yes! I completely missed out on R1 of THE50 & have been kicking myself since the completed builds started showing up. Although now seeing you're gonna make a southpaw version & make it possible to use a long space bar, missing R1 may have been a blessing in disguise. I am definitely interested in a southpaw in the grey/blue color! Also as others have asked what is the status of the THE60s? Has the GB already come & gone for them? If not will there be a GB for them? As much as I like the THE50, the THE60 ticks some extra boxes with preferences & I would be very interested in one of them as well!

Thanks! And I replied about THE60s above. Pls refer to that.
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Offline trabbit

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #40 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:44:56 »
Quote from: oldcat on Fri, 01 March 2019, 17:53:53
Amazing Jacky, looking forward to THE65

Thanks man!
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Offline trabbit

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #41 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 23:23:41 »
Quote from: yablokosmonaut on Fri, 01 March 2019, 14:09:50
Hi, when I first saw this on Reddit, I commented that this is the only thing I'd leave my preference of 40% ortho for, because I love its style so much.
I'm a middle school teacher that probably shouldn't even be in this hobby seeing how expensive it is. I have been selling off everything until I am now down to one 40% ortho board with budget components. The first run being at around $120 would be the top of my small budget, but gave me hope for future runs. I am worried that anything approaching $180 will be more than I can afford. Would there be options such as a plateless/aluminum plate selection, or other ways of trimming the cost? I love this layout so much, especially now that there is a HHKB variant.

I fully understand why it's more expensive, I just wish there had been some way of being part of the first short run.

Probably my best bet is to see if anyone with a R1 board is thinking of replacing it with a R2 board, and seeing if I can buy their R1 edition off them? (I know it would not be HHKB layout, that's fine.)


I always think the customized keyboards should not be expensive, that's why I'm making budget kit. I always balance the design and the cost.
Due to my purpose of designing THE50, I will keep it this way. I'm sure I will make some more designs with lower cost and more affordable.
And I suggest you see more options such as sandwich case or acrylic case. I know a lot of guys made amazing 40% kits with these materials and if I am in US, I will definitely try these.
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Offline trabbit

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #42 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 23:25:02 »
Quote from: Hedgey on Fri, 01 March 2019, 15:29:58
I already told you I'm in for one, and now with the HHKB option I'm absolutely in.

Can't wait!

Thanks man!
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Offline trabbit

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #43 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 23:26:13 »
Quote from: OnceSavedGaming on Fri, 01 March 2019, 16:52:45
Will be buying a blue grey southpaw if I get the chance. 100 of these won't last long!

Sent from my VS996 using Tapatalk

You guys are so supportive. I really appreciate that.
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #44 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 00:27:17 »
Looks nice! Can't wait!
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #45 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 01:29:26 »
Love that more people will have a chance to grab a THE50! It's a great board. Fortunately for me my favourite layout option is still the original one that I have:)

Any chance extra R2 parts might be available separately? I know you're still considering your options still, but I'd grab a brass plate or weight or nameplate for my R1 if that's feasible!
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Offline MaouPS

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #46 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 05:59:15 »
Will this allow 2.75 spacebar on the left and 2.25 on the right?
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Offline trabbit

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #47 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 07:01:49 »
Quote from: dr_unconscionable on Sat, 02 March 2019, 01:29:26
Love that more people will have a chance to grab a THE50! It's a great board. Fortunately for me my favourite layout option is still the original one that I have:)

Any chance extra R2 parts might be available separately? I know you're still considering your options still, but I'd grab a brass plate or weight or nameplate for my R1 if that's feasible!

Really sorry about that man, I explained in the post. I changed the bottom and plate's design. I will open CAD file for R1 users to customize plate.
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #48 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 07:08:48 »
Quote from: trabbit on Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:44:18
Quote from: Rob27shred on Fri, 01 March 2019, 11:05:53
Yes, yes, yes! I completely missed out on R1 of THE50 & have been kicking myself since the completed builds started showing up. Although now seeing you're gonna make a southpaw version & make it possible to use a long space bar, missing R1 may have been a blessing in disguise. I am definitely interested in a southpaw in the grey/blue color! Also as others have asked what is the status of the THE60s? Has the GB already come & gone for them? If not will there be a GB for them? As much as I like the THE50, the THE60 ticks some extra boxes with preferences & I would be very interested in one of them as well!

Thanks! And I replied about THE60s above. Pls refer to that.

Cool thanks for the heads up on the THE60s!
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #49 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 10:51:48 »
Quote from: trabbit on Sat, 02 March 2019, 07:01:49
Quote from: dr_unconscionable on Sat, 02 March 2019, 01:29:26
Love that more people will have a chance to grab a THE50! It's a great board. Fortunately for me my favourite layout option is still the original one that I have:)

Any chance extra R2 parts might be available separately? I know you're still considering your options still, but I'd grab a brass plate or weight or nameplate for my R1 if that's feasible!

Really sorry about that man, I explained in the post. I changed the bottom and plate's design. I will open CAD file for R1 users to customize plate.

Oh, I read that part but somehow misinterpreted it! No worries!
But sure, CAD files for the R1 plate (and bottom plate?) would be nice to have.
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