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Offline clickityClackity

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #150 on: Mon, 21 January 2019, 22:36:31 »


Would it be possible to get a brass plate option?


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afraid not. the switch plate and case are integrated and milled from a single chunk of aluminum.

Mmmmmm, aluminum chunk......

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[IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #151 on: Tue, 22 January 2019, 00:16:54 »
Would it be possible to get a brass plate option?


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afraid not. the switch plate and case are integrated and milled from a single chunk of aluminum.

I see, thanks! Hope we can get a sound test once you get a prototype.


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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #152 on: Wed, 23 January 2019, 21:06:46 »
Getting more excited about this with every update! The renders look great too. Probably in, price permitting!

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #153 on: Sat, 02 February 2019, 01:46:59 »
Any updates?

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #154 on: Sat, 02 February 2019, 09:56:08 »
Waiting on production samples. Will probably be a couple weeks more.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #155 on: Sun, 03 February 2019, 07:49:31 »
Will be in for this.

Really would like to see the left handed numpad in a future project!  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #156 on: Mon, 04 February 2019, 18:53:30 »
Is there a KLE layout or something similar laying around for the prime ergo ? i'm looking for the sizes on those modifiers to see if my keycaps support them

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #157 on: Mon, 04 February 2019, 18:56:37 »
Is there a KLE layout or something similar laying around for the prime ergo ? i'm looking for the sizes on those modifiers to see if my keycaps support them

Pretty sure this is being used


That is in the first post

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #158 on: Mon, 04 February 2019, 18:57:34 »
Is there a KLE layout or something similar laying around for the prime ergo ? i'm looking for the sizes on those modifiers to see if my keycaps support them

Pretty sure this is being used
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That is in the first post
huge thanks dad for the quick reply lul

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #159 on: Mon, 04 February 2019, 21:11:15 »
Is there a KLE layout or something similar laying around for the prime ergo ? i'm looking for the sizes on those modifiers to see if my keycaps support them

Pretty sure this is being used
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That is in the first post


Is there a KLE layout or something similar laying around for the prime ergo ? i'm looking for the sizes on those modifiers to see if my keycaps support them

Mr. cijanzen  is correct.  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #160 on: Mon, 25 February 2019, 11:06:21 »
Any updates, by any chance?

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #161 on: Mon, 25 February 2019, 11:16:50 »
Any updates, by any chance?
Still waiting on samples. The manufacturer has not done integrated plates in the past so I guess they have been experimenting on the best way to go about it so as to keep machining time to a minimum. Also they are having to fabricate custom fixtures to hold the parts in place. Last I heard they hope to have them done by the end of this week. No promises though.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #162 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:49:40 »
Any updates on samples?

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #163 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:51:02 »
Any updates on samples?

I’m sure we’ll get an update as soon as there’s news!

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« Reply #164 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:56:11 »
Any updates on samples?
Any updates on samples?

I’m sure we’ll get an update as soon as there’s news!
Mr. Cijanzen is right again. The second I have something meaningful to share I'll update this thread.

I apologize it's taking so long. In hindsight I should have had the case samples done before I started the IC.

Have no fear. Assuming the manufacturer doesn't give up altogether this will for sure go to GB phase.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #165 on: Sun, 03 March 2019, 19:32:43 »
Stoked for this - definitely in for one. Love my Prime_M and been looking to pick up another Prime product

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« Reply #166 on: Sun, 03 March 2019, 19:42:19 »
Stoked for this - definitely in for one. Love my Prime_M and been looking to pick up another Prime product
Thank you for the support!

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« Reply #167 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 10:42:57 »
in for 1. looks dope

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #168 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 11:11:00 »
I definitely want one of these.
Looks great.

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« Reply #169 on: Thu, 07 March 2019, 08:49:05 »
I like this. :)
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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #170 on: Thu, 07 March 2019, 09:03:36 »
Very interested in this, depending on price!

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« Reply #171 on: Thu, 07 March 2019, 23:43:17 »
I definitely want one of these.
Looks great.

Very interested in this, depending on price!

in for 1. looks dope

I like this. :)

thanks guys. CNC samples should be headed to anodizing about now. hopefully not much longer.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #172 on: Fri, 08 March 2019, 02:07:07 »
Definitely one of the projects I am most excited for at the moment!

Do you think we’re still on track for a March GB or will it be a bit later?

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« Reply #173 on: Fri, 08 March 2019, 07:03:58 »
Definitely one of the projects I am most excited for at the moment!

Do you think we’re still on track for a March GB or will it be a bit later?
Seems like it. But then again I also expected to have the sames on hand a week or two ago. I'll just say I'll get the GB thread opened up as soon as I get the samples and both the machining and anodizing are good.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #174 on: Fri, 08 March 2019, 07:56:20 »
Nice design.
So lovely.
Wait for sample pics.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #175 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 17:41:34 »
when do you open The prime_E’s GB??

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« Reply #176 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 18:03:32 »
when do you open The prime_E’s GB??
As soon as I receive the samples and approve. They should be getting anodized this week and hopefully head my way sometime next week.
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« Reply #177 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 18:08:10 »
Unfortunate update: the anodizing facility won't do a custom matcha (aka green) unless there is a MOQ of 100 of that color so that is pretty much impossible. Color options will likely be black, gray, silver and red. Sorry.

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« Reply #178 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 18:36:08 »
Unfortunate update: the anodizing facility won't do a custom matcha (aka green) unless there is a MOQ of 100 of that color so that is pretty much impossible. Color options will likely be black, gray, silver and red. Sorry.

Bummer but understandable. I’m going to have a hard enough time deciding between those four colour choices as it is!

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #179 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 18:57:18 »
The sample are going to be gray and red.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #180 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 21:57:18 »
rough machined case before any finishing or anodizing.

(edit: not sure why two images are showing...)

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« Reply #181 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 22:01:13 »
rough machined case before any finishing or anodizing.

(edit: not sure why two images are showing...)

Looks great! So excited for this and it’s coming along nicely. Do you have any anodization sample chips from the anodized or are you going to do one of each for examples?

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« Reply #182 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 22:20:07 »
Looks great! So excited for this and it’s coming along nicely. Do you have any anodization sample chips from the anodized or are you going to do one of each for examples?

Thanks. I'm only getting samples in gray and red. Black and silver are pretty self explanatory and I don't think samples are really necessary considering their cost. Here are the color examples I submitted for gray and red. For what it's worth, the black and silver should pretty much be the same as finishes on previous Duck boards. 





(subject to monitor calibration etc etc  :p)
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« Reply #183 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 22:22:42 »
Looks great! So excited for this and it’s coming along nicely. Do you have any anodization sample chips from the anodized or are you going to do one of each for examples?

Thanks. I'm only getting samples in gray and red. Black and silver are pretty self explanatory and I don't think samples are really necessary considering their cost. Here are the color examples I submitted for gray and red.

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(subject to monitor calibration etc etc  :p)

Agreed on the lack of need for samples on black and silver. Can’t wait to see the red as the Pantone colour looks very nice. Not too bright which I think happens a lot. I’m leaning grey but we’ll see!

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #184 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 22:25:44 »
I was going for a semi deep red. I really hope it comes out well and is easily replicated after the sample. I'm a bit nervous about it.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #185 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 23:52:24 »
That prototype looks great. Hopefully it comes out to your satisfaction! This may be a question that was answered before, but is the plan to have an internal weight? If so, I must have completely missed it.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #186 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 00:33:29 »
That prototype looks great. Hopefully it comes out to your satisfaction! This may be a question that was answered before, but is the plan to have an internal weight? If so, I must have completely missed it.

Nah you didn't miss anything. That pocket you're seeing in the base wasn't part of my design as was added by the manufacturer for machine fixturing to hold the part in place. Same goes for those 4 through holes in the integrated plate on the top piece.

edit: it might be a cool idea to make it an option to add an internal weight to make use of that pocket... might look into that.
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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #187 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 05:47:02 »
This is so charming.
Love it.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #188 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 09:03:22 »
rough machined case before any finishing or anodizing.

(edit: not sure why two images are showing...)

it's so nice, they show it twice.

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« Reply #189 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 09:19:08 »
Lol

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« Reply #190 on: Fri, 15 March 2019, 02:16:37 »
when is this Gb opened?

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« Reply #191 on: Fri, 15 March 2019, 06:01:15 »
when is this Gb opened?
After I get the samples and am happy with them.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #192 on: Fri, 15 March 2019, 10:06:23 »
Have a rough guess at price?

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« Reply #193 on: Fri, 15 March 2019, 12:16:05 »
Have a rough guess at price?
I would rather not say until I get final pricing for the cases and an updated price for the PCBs as it's been several weeks since I got PCB pricing and it's likely no longer honored. It won't be long now before I have pricing . Sorry.

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« Reply #194 on: Fri, 15 March 2019, 22:30:14 »
No worries - I understand.

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 1/21/19: Added renders
« Reply #195 on: Wed, 20 March 2019, 21:52:16 »
wew.



Hopefully I have them on hand next week and can take some shots at different angles.

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« Reply #196 on: Wed, 20 March 2019, 21:53:48 »
wew.

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Hopefully I have them on hand next week and can take some shots at different angles.

Amazing! That red looks real sharp. This is going to be a tough choice…

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 3/20/19: Samples
« Reply #197 on: Wed, 20 March 2019, 21:58:43 »
It does look good. I'm hoping it's a bit deeper in person. Can't wait to put these together!

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 3/20/19: Samples
« Reply #198 on: Thu, 21 March 2019, 00:59:46 »
Gorgeous! Looking forward to more shots soon. As a previous person commented, that indent on the base looks perfect for a weight....... ;)

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Re: [IC] Prime_E : Ergo 45% - Updated 3/20/19: Samples
« Reply #199 on: Thu, 21 March 2019, 01:45:31 »
oh god. good lord. please, spread the love for this. don't make this a limited run.