Author Topic: [GB]KBDfans KBD8X TKL diy kit----All orders are shipped (Read 53133 times)

kbdfans · « **on:** Fri, 19 January 2018, 23:11:09 »

UPDATE
https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/updates/kbd-8x-update-40

-Already in the anode, PCB is in transit. 2018-3-25

2018-08-28
All orders are shipped

Aluminum 6063
CNC production
80% layout
QMK program
Weight （case +steel plate）1.85~2kg
Laser indicator hole
Included
Screw stabilizer （2U*4 6.25U*1 7U*1）
PCB
Case
Screws
Steel plate
Price
1-50pcs 225USD
51-100pcs 220USD
101-more 215USD
After the end of the group purchase, we will refund the difference to your PayPal in order

Freeshipping all over the world

Shipping
Expected shipment time March 25, 2018

Because the Chinese New Year holiday is more than 10 days, so we may extend the shipment. We will produce the shipment as soon as possible, quality is first！

Stop buying in February 3rd

Thank you for everyone！

Update

2018-1-14

The angle was modified to 8 degrees

Layout

Sample photo

Drak gray&gray

Black&Dark gray

More...

https://kbdfans.cn/products/gbkbdfans-8x-mechanical-keyboard-kit

ghostjuggernaut · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 27 January 2018, 23:23:49 »

Approval bump

As always, caveat emptor.

Rykno · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 28 January 2018, 01:26:58 »

Looks like another nice KBDfans keyboard

What type of USB?

Etherealsound · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 28 January 2018, 01:28:39 »

So many TKL options right now..wew what a time to be alive. Is there going to be an option for an acrylic diffuser on this like the other kbd stuff?

bball2 · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 28 January 2018, 02:15:17 »

How is the red color option, the entire thing or just the bottom?

Puddsy · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 28 January 2018, 12:53:45 »

Quote from: bball2 on Sun, 28 January 2018, 02:15:17

How is the red color option, the entire thing or just the bottom?

if there's only 1 color listed in the option, it's the whole board

SolidCactus · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 28 January 2018, 16:31:41 »

Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)

Puddsy · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 28 January 2018, 17:16:42 »

Quote from: SolidCactus on Sun, 28 January 2018, 16:31:41

Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)

cutout looks like it's for a mini B, but it might be a universal

kbdfans · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 06 February 2018, 07:21:09 »

Quote from: Rykno on Sun, 28 January 2018, 01:26:58

Looks like another nice KBDfans keyboard

What type of USB?

mini usb It seems that many people like typec. : (

kbdfans · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 06 February 2018, 07:22:17 »

Quote from: SolidCactus on Sun, 28 January 2018, 16:31:41

Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)

I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.

BillyTheMute · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 06 February 2018, 14:53:46 »

Quote from: kbdfans on Tue, 06 February 2018, 07:22:17

Quote from: SolidCactus on Sun, 28 January 2018, 16:31:41
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)
I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.

Quote from: kbdfans on Tue, 06 February 2018, 07:22:17

Quote from: SolidCactus on Sun, 28 January 2018, 16:31:41
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)
I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.

That would be pretty great!

SBJ · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 06 February 2018, 16:44:50 »

I am IN.

Great looking kit, looking forward to receiving it.

Rykno · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 06 February 2018, 17:04:32 »

Quote from: kbdfans on Tue, 06 February 2018, 07:22:17

Quote from: SolidCactus on Sun, 28 January 2018, 16:31:41
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)
I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.

Any plans to make an 1800 with usb-c? I need one in my life

mkarlsson · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 07 February 2018, 07:09:36 »

Joined in!

Chromatrope · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 07 February 2018, 07:59:06 »

Joined in for a Dark Grey + Red one a while ago, can't wait to see GMK Solarised Dark on this.

SBJ · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 07 February 2018, 09:13:40 »

Could anybody answer a noob question. What kind of stabilizers do I need for this? Plate mounted?

Chromatrope · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 07 February 2018, 09:16:11 »

Quote from: StickyBlueJuice on Wed, 07 February 2018, 09:13:40

Could anybody answer a noob question. What kind of stabilizers do I need for this? Plate mounted?

Screw-in stabilisers are included

(hopefully they don't bridge anything lmao)

cirrus82 · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 07 February 2018, 10:37:02 »

Does the angle and dimensions match the numpad listed here? https://kbdfans.cn/products/kbdfans-pad-custom-mechanical-keyboard-diy-kit?variant=2533925158925

Would be interested in a set if they lined up perfectly (and there was a matching grey color option).

I don't mind mini-usb

K.Mak · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 08 February 2018, 22:37:50 »

Quote from: kbdfans on Tue, 06 February 2018, 07:22:17

Quote from: SolidCactus on Sun, 28 January 2018, 16:31:41
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)
I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.

Will you announce it here if you do change to type C?

Nuum · « **Reply #19 on:** Sat, 10 February 2018, 04:11:06 »

I'd rather like my keyboard to have a mini USB socket. Maybe you could offer USB C as an option instead of making it the default for everybody?

autobot · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 10 February 2018, 06:21:25 »

I prefer mini.

Chromatrope · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 11 February 2018, 04:57:19 »

I would prefer mini as well since it's more accessible and wouldn't require me to go out and buy new cables.

Puddsy · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 11 February 2018, 21:23:03 »

Quote from: Chromatrope on Sun, 11 February 2018, 04:57:19

I would prefer mini as well since it's more accessible and wouldn't require me to go out and buy new cables.

USB-C cables are less than 2 dollars most of the time now

Unforgivable · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 11 February 2018, 21:38:27 »

Quote from: kbdfans on Tue, 06 February 2018, 07:22:17

Quote from: SolidCactus on Sun, 28 January 2018, 16:31:41
Looks awesome! What type of USB? (Hopefully Type-C!)
I think I can change the interface to type-c before shipment, and I seem to like a lot of type-c people.

Yes, USB Type C please!

Rather use Type C, it’s longer lasting!

cfiggis · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 12 February 2018, 12:32:58 »

I've already placed my order, but if USB-C is an option, that'd be great!

TheInverseKey · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 14 February 2018, 13:05:51 »

What PCB is the kit using?

Puddsy · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 14 February 2018, 17:51:46 »

Quote from: TheInverseKey on Wed, 14 February 2018, 13:05:51

What PCB is the kit using?

its own new one

bball2 · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 21 February 2018, 20:34:31 »

Quote from: Chromatrope on Wed, 07 February 2018, 07:59:06

Joined in for a Dark Grey + Red one a while ago, can't wait to see GMK Solarised Dark on this.

Same!

Nuum · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 19 March 2018, 15:30:14 »

Hey, any update on this? Will the keyboards still ship on the 25th of March?

jaetm83 · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 22 March 2018, 11:16:12 »

Quote from: Nuum on Mon, 19 March 2018, 15:30:14

Hey, any update on this? Will the keyboards still ship on the 25th of March?

There appears to be an update posted on the 16th on the KBDFans' website: https://kbdfans.myshopify.com/blogs/updates/kbd-8x-update-40

Nuum · « **Reply #30 on:** Fri, 23 March 2018, 08:46:19 »

Nice, thanks for that link!

CandyKeys · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 26 March 2018, 12:26:11 »

We will want to carry this too in the future when it is in-stock

cfiggis · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 26 March 2018, 16:03:16 »

Looks like there was an update as of March 25th on https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/updates/kbd-8x-update-40

Aluminum is being anodized, and PCBs are in transit (to KBDFans)

bball2 · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 26 March 2018, 16:18:24 »

Quote from: cfiggis on Mon, 26 March 2018, 16:03:16

Looks like there was an update as of March 25th on https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/updates/kbd-8x-update-40

Aluminum is being anodized, and PCBs are in transit (to KBDFans)

Comments on the post also has KBDfans stating they are on schedule for shipping end of March

cfiggis · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 05 April 2018, 12:59:16 »

Looks like they're shipping now or very soon!

https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/updates/kbd-8x-update-40 (same link as before, but updated since last time)

mkarlsson · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 08 April 2018, 06:14:18 »

Got a shipping notification from kbdfans! It’s happening!

Puddsy · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 08 April 2018, 21:48:44 »

Quote from: mkarlsson on Sun, 08 April 2018, 06:14:18

Got a shipping notification from kbdfans! It’s happening!

yeah, heard from a few people that these are going out now

exciting

cfiggis · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 12 April 2018, 15:55:45 »

I wrote to them to ask why my tracking number wasn't working, and I got the following reply:

Quote

A bad news, unfortunately, the PCB factory data appear problem, PCB can work, but the location of the stabilizer error, deviation of 1 mm, so we decided to scrap the PCB urgently, to produce a batch of PCB, so shipment will extend at least one week, I'm very sorry!

So, not quite ready yet, unfortunately. But hopefully they get it redone quickly and sent out soon. I'm glad they're testing it out fully before shipping. I'd hate to have that problem discovered after the board arrived.

Chromatrope · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 12 April 2018, 17:35:27 »

unfortunately some boards seem to have shipped out already and with me having gotten a shipping notification quite a few days before the news as well I'm worried mine was sent out before the discovery as well. I'll just have to wait and see.

jaetm83 · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 15 April 2018, 07:09:09 »

Quote from: Chromatrope on Thu, 12 April 2018, 17:35:27

unfortunately some boards seem to have shipped out already and with me having gotten a shipping notification quite a few days before the news as well I'm worried mine was sent out before the discovery as well. I'll just have to wait and see.

Indeed, someone has received the shipment with the defective PCB. This person appears to be the one who reported the issue back to Wei. Though, the case looks great and is hefty at 5.1 lbs! Reddit post with photos: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/8cc6s3/kbd8x/?ref=share&ref_source=link

jaetm83 · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 19 April 2018, 05:44:15 »

The Redditor mentioned that the shipment didn't include any LEDs for indicators. So I asked Wei whether he can include a few LEDs in three different colors, perhaps, red, blue and green, because I would be forced to purchase 50, 70 or even 100 of each color of LEDs otherwise. He said he will include a few LEDs in each shipment. Not sure which color will be shipped however. He clarified that 3 V, 1.8 mm or 3 mm LEDs will work. Also, he's still waiting on the re-manufactured PCBs and is hoping everything will be shipped within a week.

bball2 · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 23 April 2018, 21:10:04 »

Any update on this?

bball2 · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 01 May 2018, 02:25:39 »

Just got my shipping notification! :-)

cfiggis · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 02 May 2018, 17:32:22 »

I got a shipping notification from DHL, but I wasn't sure what it was for (I've ordered a couple things from China that it could conceivably be, but was hoping for this one, of course).

My shipping says it's arriving Friday (in the US) by end of day. That, I find hard to believe, as it's still in China on Wednesday. But who knows. In any case, excited to get my hands on it!

Bizpit · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 02 May 2018, 19:06:37 »

Mine arrived yesterday (in Australia, shipped on Sunday).

Got a black base and dark grey top WKL variant. Anodizing on it is super nice.

Came with two plates, a black aluminium one and a steel one.

No LEDs in my shipment unfortunately.

Puddsy · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 02 May 2018, 20:53:21 »

Quote from: Bizpit on Wed, 02 May 2018, 19:06:37

Mine arrived yesterday (in Australia, shipped on Sunday).

Got a black base and dark grey top WKL variant. Anodizing on it is super nice.

Came with two plates, a black aluminium one and a steel one.

No LEDs in my shipment unfortunately.

1.8mm LEDs should be super easy to source locally for pretty cheap, they're very common

but also i'm sure kbdfans would be able to ship you some if you really need

SBJ · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 03 May 2018, 07:56:15 »

Received mine today.
I am assuming I received on with the 'faulty' PCB? (First time buying a completely custom keyboard so am unsure.)

Chromatrope · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 03 May 2018, 09:39:06 »

Quote from: StickyBlueJuice on Thu, 03 May 2018, 07:56:15

Received mine today.
I am assuming I received on with the 'faulty' PCB? (First time buying a completely custom keyboard so am unsure.)

The fixed models have started shipping out some days ago, surefire way to check is to just mount all ANSI stabs

Nuum · « **Reply #48 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 10:10:56 »

Just built my KBDFans KBD8X with some German Dyesubs and 60g Skidata MX Clears. The right Shift and Fn are from Enjoy PBT and unfortunately don't exactly match the Cherry dyesubs. Does anybody know a good source for keys that match the original better?

Puddsy · « **Reply #49 on:** Sun, 06 May 2018, 21:56:21 »

Quote from: Nuum on Sun, 06 May 2018, 10:10:56

Just built my KBDFans KBD8X with some German Dyesubs and 60g Skidata MX Clears. The right Shift and Fn are from Enjoy PBT and unfortunately don't exactly match the Cherry dyesubs. Does anybody know a good source for keys that match the original better?
(Attachment Link)

are those NCR dyesubs or regular?

i can't tell

mkarlsson · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 12:03:34 »

Got mine today!

Nuum · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 13:35:10 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Sun, 06 May 2018, 21:56:21

Quote from: Nuum on Sun, 06 May 2018, 10:10:56
[...]

are those NCR dyesubs or regular?

i can't tell

They're regular dyesubs.

jaetm83 · « **Reply #52 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 16:27:37 »

Got mine today, very excited! But I'm new to custom keebs, not to mention QMK programming and customization. I've done numerous phone and router flashing. So I would imagine actual flashing process won't be too difficult. However, as for building my own hex file, so far I've figured out how to use QMK builder to assign custom keycodes to specific keys in multiple layers. But I am still so confused as to what I need to do with pin outs and wiring. Could anyone please help me with this or point me in the right direction? I would like to configure mine to have the following layout.

EDIT: NVM! After testing out the PCB, I found that I will need to make just 2 small changes to the keymap for it to support the layout I want.

bball2 · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 19:04:41 »

Got mine today! A few pics:

Good color match with the kbdfans numpad (version 1), angle is a bit different.

bball2 · « **Reply #54 on:** Mon, 07 May 2018, 21:17:30 »

Man... who the hell screwed the case together before shipping... 2/6 tiny little screws look stripped. They have in the really deep recess too so not even sure on how to disassemble it.

Edit: finally got it removed, but man that was not easy...

tomu · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 08 May 2018, 01:56:13 »

Quote from: mkarlsson on Mon, 07 May 2018, 12:03:34

Got mine today!

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That looks pretty nice. Is that black or drak gary?

Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk

mkarlsson · « **Reply #56 on:** Tue, 08 May 2018, 12:40:14 »

Quote from: tomusan on Tue, 08 May 2018, 01:56:13

Quote from: mkarlsson on Mon, 07 May 2018, 12:03:34
Got mine today!

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That looks pretty nice. Is that black or drak gary?

Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk

Dark gray

ShrimplyPibbles69 · « **Reply #57 on:** Tue, 08 May 2018, 12:47:20 »

Any chance of these being restocked in the future?

cfiggis · « **Reply #58 on:** Tue, 08 May 2018, 12:52:04 »

Quote from: bball2 on Mon, 07 May 2018, 21:17:30

Man... who the hell screwed the case together before shipping... 2/6 tiny little screws look stripped. They have in the really deep recess too so not even sure on how to disassemble it.

Edit: finally got it removed, but man that was not easy...

I had a similar issue with one screw in the back where the recess is very deep. It was screwed in very very tightly. And due to the small size and deep recess, I was lucky to have a screwdriver that fit. And I had to use pliers on the screwdriver to get enough leverage to turn the screw. Thankfully it did come out and I got he case apart. But yeah, I think the anodizing must have coated the threads and made them extra stiff.

ShrimplyPibbles69 · « **Reply #59 on:** Sat, 12 May 2018, 15:25:38 »

Any idea on if these might get restocked?

zekkin · « **Reply #60 on:** Sat, 12 May 2018, 17:21:49 »

Quote from: ShrimplyPibbles69 on Sat, 12 May 2018, 15:25:38

Any idea on if these might get restocked?

Send KBDfans a message on their site.

tomu · « **Reply #61 on:** Sat, 12 May 2018, 21:15:05 »

I emailed Wei about that last night. He said said a second batch should be arriving around June.

Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk

ShrimplyPibbles69 · « **Reply #62 on:** Sat, 12 May 2018, 22:38:57 »

Quote from: tomusan on Sat, 12 May 2018, 21:15:05

I emailed Wei about that last night. He said said a second batch should be arriving around June.

Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk

Exciting news! I’ll for sure be grabbing one in June.

wholypantalones · « **Reply #63 on:** Mon, 03 December 2018, 02:45:28 »

Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?

mkarlsson · « **Reply #64 on:** Tue, 18 December 2018, 13:53:17 »

Quote from: wholypantalones on Mon, 03 December 2018, 02:45:28

Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?

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Please Wei, i would like to get another 8X, but not with those crystals. Can it be removed? Will next rounds, if there are, have those crystals too?

LightningXI · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 18 December 2018, 13:55:04 »

I too would prefer that the gemstones are not included.

Nigolski · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 18 December 2018, 14:02:56 »

Quote from: wholypantalones on Mon, 03 December 2018, 02:45:28

Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?

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Gotta have that bling :cool:

booleanjulien · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 18 December 2018, 15:44:45 »

Another vote for no gemstones.

MMKB · « **Reply #68 on:** Sat, 26 January 2019, 10:55:13 »

Quote from: wholypantalones on Mon, 03 December 2018, 02:45:28

Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?

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Curious if anyone succeeded in removing the gems?

ItsAllen · « **Reply #69 on:** Sat, 26 January 2019, 14:17:22 »

Any chance for a round without the gemstones? TKL is going to be my next keyboard and would love a KBD8X.

wholypantalones · « **Reply #70 on:** Sat, 26 January 2019, 14:44:12 »

Quote from: MMKB on Sat, 26 January 2019, 10:55:13

Quote from: wholypantalones on Mon, 03 December 2018, 02:45:28
Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?

Show Image

Curious if anyone succeeded in removing the gems?

Yes.

MMKB · « **Reply #71 on:** Sat, 26 January 2019, 21:44:25 »

You’re the man

wholypantalones · « **Reply #72 on:** Sat, 26 January 2019, 22:30:24 »

Quote from: MMKB on Sat, 26 January 2019, 21:44:25

You’re the man

I only bought one just to find out if it could be done. Turns out they put the stones in before anodizing and the holes are tapered with glue on the inside. All you have to do is punch them out from the back side and then drill the holes to remove the taper.

Looks good with rgb indicators.

LightningXI · « **Reply #73 on:** Sun, 27 January 2019, 00:09:38 »

Quote from: wholypantalones on Sat, 26 January 2019, 14:44:12

Quote from: MMKB on Sat, 26 January 2019, 10:55:13
Quote from: wholypantalones on Mon, 03 December 2018, 02:45:28
Wei, I see that round 3 will have gem stones embedded in the led hole instead of the laser indicator. What makes this a good idea and can they be removed?

Show Image

Curious if anyone succeeded in removing the gems?

Yes.

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This is quite encouraging! Although I do hope Wei considers simply removing them altogether on future productions.

ian13 · « **Reply #74 on:** Sun, 27 January 2019, 09:11:32 »

I myself am waiting for R4 and hopefully, the gemstones will be gone on that round..

MMKB · « **Reply #75 on:** Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:22:54 »

Quote from: ian13 on Sun, 27 January 2019, 09:11:32

I myself am waiting for R4 and hopefully, the gemstones will be gone on that round..

There won’t be a R4 but guess what… MKII

https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/interest-checks/kbdfans-x-ai03-kbd8x-mkii-mechanical-keyboard-kit

I’m ready, unless there’s another round of Jane.

HPE1000 · « **Reply #76 on:** Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:44:38 »

Quote from: MMKB on Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:22:54

Quote from: ian13 on Sun, 27 January 2019, 09:11:32
I myself am waiting for R4 and hopefully, the gemstones will be gone on that round..

There won’t be a R4 but guess what… MKII

https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/interest-checks/kbdfans-x-ai03-kbd8x-mkii-mechanical-keyboard-kit

I’m ready, unless there’s another round of Jane.

Yeah this thing looks awesome. Hopefully they do a similar refresh on their tofu lineup with big brass weights on the bottom and more standard layouts like a full size backspace and non split right shift.

tex_live_utility · « **Reply #77 on:** Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:59:18 »

Quote from: HPE1000 on Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:44:38

Quote from: MMKB on Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:22:54
Quote from: ian13 on Sun, 27 January 2019, 09:11:32
I myself am waiting for R4 and hopefully, the gemstones will be gone on that round..

There won’t be a R4 but guess what… MKII

https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/interest-checks/kbdfans-x-ai03-kbd8x-mkii-mechanical-keyboard-kit

I’m ready, unless there’s another round of Jane.
Yeah this thing looks awesome. Hopefully they do a similar refresh on their tofu lineup with big brass weights on the bottom and more standard layouts like a full size backspace and non split right shift.

I'd love to see this exact board in a 60%.

blizzara01 · « **Reply #78 on:** Fri, 08 March 2019, 19:21:43 »

Quote from: HPE1000 on Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:44:38

Quote from: MMKB on Fri, 08 March 2019, 18:22:54
Quote from: ian13 on Sun, 27 January 2019, 09:11:32
I myself am waiting for R4 and hopefully, the gemstones will be gone on that round..

There won’t be a R4 but guess what… MKII

https://kbdfans.cn/blogs/interest-checks/kbdfans-x-ai03-kbd8x-mkii-mechanical-keyboard-kit

I’m ready, unless there’s another round of Jane.
Yeah this thing looks awesome. Hopefully they do a similar refresh on their tofu lineup with big brass weights on the bottom and more standard layouts like a full size backspace and non split right shift.

What is the use of RGB underglow? All bottom are alu.

Hope there is an option too to not have an engraving in the brass weight.

Harnak · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 08 March 2019, 20:37:13 »

Quote from: blizzara01 on Fri, 08 March 2019, 19:21:43

What is the use of RGB underglow? All bottom are alu.

Hope there is an option too to not have an engraving in the brass weight.

I read in another post that there may be plans for a polycarb bottom and maybe even a top. Wouldn't make much sense for that underglow without it to be honest

Kira · « **Reply #80 on:** Fri, 08 March 2019, 20:49:42 »

I can't believe I missed this :/ Anyone know if they are gonna do a second batch soon? I heard something about June.

anon23 · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 08 March 2019, 23:50:42 »

There's a new very short video that showed up for a MKII version.

At first glance it seems like a few changes were made so you'll have to wait and see if it's still to your liking I suppose but something new is coming. At least it seems so.

saturnattack · « **Reply #82 on:** Sat, 09 March 2019, 03:06:59 »

I am onboard with the MKII. Looks to be an affordable / obtainable TKL for once. Might even get 2, depending on what the U80 changes are.

mkarlsson · « **Reply #83 on:** Sat, 09 March 2019, 06:47:24 »

Very nice, want one.

phinix · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 02 May 2019, 09:14:16 »

Are you going to run another round of MKII?

odd · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 23 August 2019, 22:05:46 »

Anyone know when the KBD8X MKII is going to ship? I cannot find any info on their website or here.

wholypantalones · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 23 August 2019, 22:32:03 »

Quote from: odd on Fri, 23 August 2019, 22:05:46

Anyone know when the KBD8X MKII is going to ship? I cannot find any info on their website or here.

from discord on August 18th

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kbd8x mkii first bath will send out in 3-5days

anon23 · « **Reply #87 on:** Sat, 24 August 2019, 02:46:33 »

There are some news posted today on Discord regarding MK II:

Quote from: KBDfans-Sherry

The first batch of kbd8x mk ii has been partially shipped yesterday
Delivery will continue today.

Quote from: KBDfans-Sherry

Kbd8xmkii is delayed because the brass plate is not perfect. Last week we went to the factory specially. We will take out the perfect brass plate first and deliver it. There is basically no problem on the case，Thank you very much for your patience.

phinix · « **Reply #88 on:** Sat, 24 August 2019, 06:18:11 »

They could ship all kits then ship better plates separately, but I guess that would generate more costs.

frostfiree · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 25 August 2019, 00:07:00 »

Quote from: phinix on Sat, 24 August 2019, 06:18:11

They could ship all kits then ship better plates separately, but I guess that would generate more costs.

Cost more and could be larger chance of receiving a really bent/warped plate.

Peiweisgreat · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 25 August 2019, 01:10:52 »

Well any news is good news at this point. I totally forgot about this until this thread updated lol. Well I we will only have to wait a little bit longer.

cspirou · « **Reply #91 on:** Wed, 28 August 2019, 16:01:02 »

I hope there's another run of these.

crd · « **Reply #92 on:** Wed, 28 August 2019, 21:44:59 »

Potatoes

phinix · « **Reply #93 on:** Thu, 29 August 2019, 09:32:27 »

Whaaaaaat??!!
You already got one?

I'm still waiting...

Did you get any email confirming it has been shipped?

Peiweisgreat · « **Reply #94 on:** Thu, 29 August 2019, 22:15:48 »

Those look great! The white was definitely a solid choice. Can't wait for mine to come in.

odd · « **Reply #95 on:** Sat, 12 October 2019, 18:48:48 »

Any news on the KBD8X MKII shipping?

directheatedtriode · « **Reply #96 on:** Sat, 12 October 2019, 18:52:21 »

Would love to see a MKIII ai03 collaboration gasket mount!

PancakeMSTR · « **Reply #97 on:** Sat, 12 October 2019, 19:03:02 »

Got mine. Pretty happy. How do I flash it? Trying to use avrdude on linux and it doesn't show up in /dev/tty. Could someone help me out?

Critical_Thinker_ · « **Reply #98 on:** Sat, 12 October 2019, 19:42:07 »

Anybody know if they are going to do another drop of these?

PancakeMSTR · « **Reply #99 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 01:12:41 »

Okay, figured out my flashing problems (thanks to QMK guys). Bootloader is DFU instead of AVR.

The board is really nice. I'm not completely blown away by (Massdrop) Holy Pandas though, beside the point as that is. They are not nearly as smooth as my Zealios.

Regardless, hoping to take some good pictures of it soon ish.

ilemondrop · « **Reply #100 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 01:33:29 »

Praying for another run for an e-white.

directheatedtriode · « **Reply #101 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:08:33 »

Quote from: PancakeMSTR on Sun, 13 October 2019, 01:12:41

I'm not completely blown away by (Massdrop) Holy Pandas though, beside the point as that is. They are not nearly as smooth as my Zealios.

If you haven't cleaned them out already the lubing on them is very inconsistent. I had some that felt so sluggish and slow on the upstroke from over lubing and some that had barely any lube.

PancakeMSTR · « **Reply #102 on:** Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:34:04 »

Quote from: directheatedtriode on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:08:33

Quote from: PancakeMSTR on Sun, 13 October 2019, 01:12:41
I'm not completely blown away by (Massdrop) Holy Pandas though, beside the point as that is. They are not nearly as smooth as my Zealios.

If you haven't cleaned them out already the lubing on them is very inconsistent. I had some that felt so sluggish and slow on the upstroke from over lubing and some that had barely any lube.

So I've heard. I haven't done anything to clean them out or relube them, and since they are all soldered in now I don't have immediate plans to do so.

Maybe some day in the future I'll do so, but it honestly irritates me that I have to at all.

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