[GB] Doro67 (99% shipped by 80ultraman)

[Gghi]

is Brass Bottom Slab better than aluminium one?

They are the same but heavier. Other than that they should be the same.

[Gghi]

Love this...

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Thanks!!

[beekey]

The split space support is only 2.75,1.25,2.2.25, right? No 2.25,1.25,2.2.75 split possible?

Yes, 2.75 / 1.25 / 2.25. I think this makes more sense.

I tried 2.75 / 1.25 / 2.25 with the BananaSplit and switched after one week to 2.25,1.25,2.2.75. For me much more comfortable, as I use the 2.25 as the Mac Cmd and the 1.25 as layer toggle with my left thumb.

[Gghi]

The split space support is only 2.75,1.25,2.2.25, right? No 2.25,1.25,2.2.75 split possible?

Yes, 2.75 / 1.25 / 2.25. I think this makes more sense.

I tried 2.75 / 1.25 / 2.25 with the BananaSplit and switched after one week to 2.25,1.25,2.2.75. For me much more comfortable, as I use the 2.25 as the Mac Cmd and the 1.25 as layer toggle with my left thumb.

Definitely make sense. but for me, I use my left thumb hit the spacebar, so I wanna that better a bit larger and right-er.
However, we have passed that IC phase. Let's just accept the spacebar the way it is.

[oldcat]

is Brass Bottom Slab better than aluminium one?

Just adding weights. Some love heavier boards I guess.

[Rubbermilitia]

Are most people going for blocker or no blocker? Just curious. I went blocker cause its easier to find caps for.

[Gghi]

Are most people going for blocker or no blocker? Just curious. I went blocker cause its easier to find caps for.

LOL .. only 4.2% of people went non-blocker

[dario]

Doro with GMK caps side profile:

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Just a little detail I noticed. First prototype had camfered edges. Second prototype had rounded edges (if I'm not mistaken).

Now the final product has camfered edges again. I'm just curious to know was this intentional and is it because of production restrictions or is it because you think it looks better?

[Gghi]

Doro with GMK caps side profile:

(Attachment Link)

Just a little detail I noticed. First prototype had camfered edges. Second prototype had rounded edges (if I'm not mistaken).

Now the final product has camfered edges again. I'm just curious to know was this intentional and is it because of production restrictions or is it because you think it looks better?

I dont see your point. The first and the second both have chamfered edges, the difference are the bezel and how much of the chamfered. The final product will have the same look with the second prototype(the ones in the pic).

[oldcat]

Are most people going for blocker or no blocker? Just curious. I went blocker cause its easier to find caps for.

Here is the current distribution of orders for different layouts.

[Marutks]

I can't decide which color to order.    Which color would look best with dev/tty keycaps ?   

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-matt3o-devtty-custom-keycap-set

[lovetree]

I can't decide which color to order.    Which color would look best with dev/tty keycaps ?   

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-matt3o-devtty-custom-keycap-set

Black +1

[OracleKev]

If RGB PCB is chosen, is the RGB shown anywhere?

[Gghi]

If RGB PCB is chosen, is the RGB shown anywhere?

It's in-switch, per-key RGB, so the top side.

[OracleKev]

If RGB PCB is chosen, is the RGB shown anywhere?

It's in-switch, per-key RGB, so the top side.

Ah, in-switch RGB.  Are LEDs soldered on the PCB or soldered in holes (thus level with PCB surface).  In another words, am I restricted to use only RGB switches?

[Gghi]

If RGB PCB is chosen, is the RGB shown anywhere?

It's in-switch, per-key RGB, so the top side.

Ah, in-switch RGB.  Are LEDs soldered on the PCB or soldered in holes (thus level with PCB surface).  In another words, am I restricted to use only RGB switches?

You can use any MX-like switches. the leds are soldered in holes.

[OracleKev]

If RGB PCB is chosen, is the RGB shown anywhere?

It's in-switch, per-key RGB, so the top side.

Ah, in-switch RGB.  Are LEDs soldered on the PCB or soldered in holes (thus level with PCB surface).  In another words, am I restricted to use only RGB switches?

You can use any MX-like switches. the leds are soldered in holes.

Awesome!

[dario]

I can't decide which color to order.    Which color would look best with dev/tty keycaps ?

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-matt3o-devtty-custom-keycap-set

Everest white, obviously.

But you can take red as a cheaper alternative (and use red accents on dev titty).

[PoochZag]

I can't decide which color to order.    Which color would look best with dev/tty keycaps ?   

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-matt3o-devtty-custom-keycap-set

I think the pink and the grey/green are muted enough to go with a lot of different things.  I'm a big 9009 fan though so maybe that's where its coming from

[Gghi]

google sheet has been updated. contact me if you wanna change your order or anything.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gvtz7gh2hRnw0u1vduaLifWRRc_tG3sOpt0f2FL6FFo/edit?usp=sharing

[oldcat]

I can't decide which color to order.    Which color would look best with dev/tty keycaps ?   

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-matt3o-devtty-custom-keycap-set

[Gghi]

The switches on the GB page are very basic. if you wanna more premium switches, just PM me and talk about other options.

[oldcat]

The switches on the GB page are very basic. if you wanna more premium switches, just PM me and talk about other options.

Please, I want some Holy Pandas!

[Poblopuablo]

Are the pcb's north or south facing LEDs?

I imagine the rgb is north facing.... How about multilayout PCB?

[OracleKev]

Are the pcb's north or south facing LEDs?

I imagine the rgb is north facing.... How about multilayout PCB?

In the Features section
3. QMK PCB, with options for RGB LED PCB or Regular (Compatible) PCB, both PCBs designed to have switches facing south.

[PoochZag]

Are the pcb's north or south facing LEDs?

I imagine the rgb is north facing.... How about multilayout PCB?

I asked this in the IC thread and both PCBs are south facing.  Which is good for those of us who like cherry profile

[Gghi]

weight (including pcb, switches and caps):
    3.1lb / 1.4kg for alu case
    4.6lb / 2.1kg if update to brass bottom slab.

[oldcat]

Are the pcb's north or south facing LEDs?

I imagine the rgb is north facing.... How about multilayout PCB?

I asked this in the IC thread and both PCBs are south facing.  Which is good for those of us who like cherry profile

Yeah, I recall seeing the post about north facing cap hitting the switch casing.

[Poblopuablo]

Are the pcb's north or south facing LEDs?

I imagine the rgb is north facing.... How about multilayout PCB?

In the Features section
3. QMK PCB, with options for RGB LED PCB or Regular (Compatible) PCB, both PCBs designed to have switches facing south.

So how would shine through caps look on here?

If the led is sounth facing, then lighting for the legends on the caps would be way off. :/

[OracleKev]

Are the pcb's north or south facing LEDs?

I imagine the rgb is north facing.... How about multilayout PCB?

In the Features section
3. QMK PCB, with options for RGB LED PCB or Regular (Compatible) PCB, both PCBs designed to have switches facing south.

So how would shine through caps look on here?

If the led is sounth facing, then lighting for the legends on the caps would be way off. :/

Many consider shine through keycaps tacky.  Background lighting behind your favorite GMK or SA is preferred.  For those, south facing or north facing don't matter.

[Rubbermilitia]

Are the pcb's north or south facing LEDs?

I imagine the rgb is north facing.... How about multilayout PCB?

In the Features section
3. QMK PCB, with options for RGB LED PCB or Regular (Compatible) PCB, both PCBs designed to have switches facing south.

So how would shine through caps look on here?

If the led is sounth facing, then lighting for the legends on the caps would be way off. :/

Many consider shine through keycaps tacky.  Background lighting behind your favorite GMK or SA is preferred.  For those, south facing or north facing don't matter.

You're stating preference as if it were fact. Yes, north-facing LEDs are better for shine through, which some people like, but this doesn't seem like the kind of board you would be using shine-through caps with anyway, considering it doesn't have a diffuser or acrylic bottom for backlighting either.

[OracleKev]

Are the pcb's north or south facing LEDs?

I imagine the rgb is north facing.... How about multilayout PCB?

In the Features section
3. QMK PCB, with options for RGB LED PCB or Regular (Compatible) PCB, both PCBs designed to have switches facing south.

So how would shine through caps look on here?

If the led is sounth facing, then lighting for the legends on the caps would be way off. :/

Many consider shine through keycaps tacky.  Background lighting behind your favorite GMK or SA is preferred.  For those, south facing or north facing don't matter.

You're stating preference as if it were fact. Yes, north-facing LEDs are better for shine through, which some people like, but this doesn't seem like the kind of board you would be using shine-through caps with anyway, considering it doesn't have a diffuser or acrylic bottom for backlighting either.

Wut, I don't know what you're picking on.
Anyway, south facing LED is fine.  north facing LED would interfere with Cherry height keycaps.

[Gghi]

I didn't know that north-facing switches may crack Cherry profile caps before. I choose south-facing simply because it's more nature and can help me reduce the overall height maybe 1mm.

[Marutks]

Cherry profile caps may have shorter travel distance on north-facing switches.
Usually home row keys. It happens for almost all switches.

[e2o]

Hey! Can someone outline the possible downside(s) of getting the plate in “multi-blocker” (config 2) if I’m most likely going to use the default layout, but wouldn’t mind the split space bar as an option? Would there be less stability in the switches in those areas? Would I have to use non-standard stabs if using the default layout with it? Any other concerns? Thanks for helping out a noob...

[oldcat]

I didn't know that north-facing switches may crack Cherry profile caps before. I choose south-facing simply because it's more nature and can help me reduce the overall height maybe 1mm.

Every mm counts!

[Marutks]

Would there be less stability in the switches in those areas? Would I have to use non-standard stabs if using the default layout with it?

I wouldnt expect to have any stability issues.  Not with 4mm plate.   
standard stabs should be fine

[PoochZag]

I didn't know that north-facing switches may crack Cherry profile caps before. I choose south-facing simply because it's more nature and can help me reduce the overall height maybe 1mm.

It's not that they crack keycaps, but R3 and R4 of cherry profile caps will actually hit the housing on north facing switches just before it would normally bottom out.  This creates a different sound and feel and can be bothersome to those of us who are easily bothered   I am glad you went with south, I am super excited for the Doro!

[Gghi]

Hey! Can someone outline the possible downside(s) of getting the plate in “multi-blocker” (config 2) if I’m most likely going to use the default layout, but wouldn’t mind the split space bar as an option? Would there be less stability in the switches in those areas? Would I have to use non-standard stabs if using the default layout with it? Any other concerns? Thanks for helping out a noob...

Hi, the default layout is using the most common stabs and keycaps. the layout 2 support multiple layouts, like split backspace/spacebar, or 7u space bar, all of them are less common but easy to find.

[Gghi]

I didn't know that north-facing switches may crack Cherry profile caps before. I choose south-facing simply because it's more nature and can help me reduce the overall height maybe 1mm.

Every mm counts!

True. Did everything I can to lower the case.

[Marutks]

can be bothersome to those of us who are easily bothered

It is very annoying.  I would never buy any keeb with north-facing switches.   

[Gghi]

can be bothersome to those of us who are easily bothered

It is very annoying.  I would never buy any keeb with north-facing switches.

Yea, great i went south.

[e2o]

Hey! Can someone outline the possible downside(s) of getting the plate in “multi-blocker” (config 2) if I’m most likely going to use the default layout, but wouldn’t mind the split space bar as an option? Would there be less stability in the switches in those areas? Would I have to use non-standard stabs if using the default layout with it? Any other concerns? Thanks for helping out a noob...

Hi, the default layout is using the most common stabs and keycaps. the layout 2 support multiple layouts, like split backspace/spacebar, or 7u space bar, all of them are less common but easy to find.

Thanks. And just to be absolutely sure, the multi-blocker #2 option will accommodate the default layout, correct?

[Gghi]

Hey! Can someone outline the possible downside(s) of getting the plate in “multi-blocker” (config 2) if I’m most likely going to use the default layout, but wouldn’t mind the split space bar as an option? Would there be less stability in the switches in those areas? Would I have to use non-standard stabs if using the default layout with it? Any other concerns? Thanks for helping out a noob...

Hi, the default layout is using the most common stabs and keycaps. the layout 2 support multiple layouts, like split backspace/spacebar, or 7u space bar, all of them are less common but easy to find.

Thanks. And just to be absolutely sure, the multi-blocker #2 option will accommodate the default layout, correct?

Yes, that's correct!!

[mushubanane]

All in for a classy black

[Gghi]

All in for a classy black

Thank you for joining!!

[Darknight00z]

I wonder if I should get the Doro67 and purchase an extra pcb from rama koyu so I can get hotswap. hmm

[Macflag]

What’s the timeline for order shipment?


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[Gghi]

I wonder if I should get the Doro67 and purchase an extra pcb from rama koyu so I can get hotswap. hmm

you shouldn't. These two PCBs are not compatible (due to daughter-board design and bottom-row stabs direction).

[Gghi]

What’s the timeline for order shipment?


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1.5 to 2 months after collected all payments. That will be around mid/ end Nov.