[GB] F&T - Mars 6.5 customer keyboard（gb closed）

[MightyFineShindig]

Just received my brass Mars!

[Sylvester]

i will  re-do some translucent diffuser and if some one need this please PM me.

[SlamMakanen]

Hey Silvester,

Could you point me to the qmk please as I can't find it


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[mudcakehoney]

Just received mine today, the finish and quality on this is gorgeous. And it’s a heavy sucker! Can’t wait to build it


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[iSamurai]

Just received mine, the red is amazing, really good job!

[SlamMakanen]

QMK anyone please? I can’t find it


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[pino38]

i havt recieved mine yet, but  if i am correct there should be some marking on the board that will show the correct classification.  if you can take a high def picture of both sides of the PCB and I will see if i can find it


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[Startracker]

Got mine too ! Perfect !
Is there a QMK layout avaible because I need that function key to type some accents. 



As for the keycaps it is DSA Legacy Custom Keycap Set by MiTo, Rush alphas and mods.

[khangkhungkherrnitz]

I received mine. Thank you!

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[Chaselicious17]

Sylvester can you please tell me how to turn the led off or point me to the QMK cuz im not seeing the board anywhere on the repo

[Sylvester]

qmk hex.

[Sylvester]

qmk json.

[Startracker]

Thanks !
So the FN key is the one just next to the right of the space bar.

[Chaselicious17]

Using HFO until JTK Arctic comes in. The board has a good weight to it. This is my first board with panda clones (holy gsus) and I love the rounded tactile feel. So happy I got in on this board, thanks Sylvester!

[Jetstream]

is anyones PCB a bit to tall??

[Chaselicious17]

is anyones PCB a bit to tall??

Mine for sure. Was wondering if anyone else had this issue too..

[odd]

My USB won't fit in the case opening so the top and bottom half's don't line up does anyone else have this issue?

edit:

is anyones PCB a bit to tall??

I think this might be my issue too.

[SlamMakanen]

I can't even figure out how the whole thing goes together... Where do the 2 clear acrylic things go, and how is the pcb supposed to be clear of the bottom of the case so it doesn't short?

Is there instructions I've missed or am I just being dumb?


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[MightyFineShindig]

The only way to build as an integrated plate, right? The PCB blocks the plate screws when built.

[Sylvester]

Before you start preparing solder, choose the nameplate you want, because you can't change it after that, unless you remove the shaft.

[pino38]

Just finished building a gold/gold/gold combo.
Very solid heavy unit (12 lbs), mine didnt come with the transparent diffuser, so kinda bummed on that.
Regardless, a perfect unit, no blemishes. And the only other downside is I didnt get my weight with the Founder edition font on the bottom, not a real big deal.

I also noticed for the people saying their PCB is too big, make sure you push the plate with the pcb attached as far bottom as you can, then tighten up the screws. There is a little wiggle play so if you toghten the board with the plate pushed up, it might “seem” too big.




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[SlamMakanen]

I've not finished building yet but so far there quite a lot of metallic noise when pressing the keys. Anyone else have this and did it quieten once fully built?

Not complaining - just an observation


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[mudcakehoney]

I also noticed for the people saying their PCB is too big, make sure you push the plate with the pcb attached as far bottom as you can, then tighten up the screws. There is a little wiggle play so if you toghten the board with the plate pushed up, it might “seem” too big.

This didn’t work for me, PCB is pushed all the way in but seems to be too big around the USB port, there is no way to screw the board together with the pcb in without damaging it. Is anybody else having this issue?

[nug]

I also noticed for the people saying their PCB is too big, make sure you push the plate with the pcb attached as far bottom as you can, then tighten up the screws. There is a little wiggle play so if you toghten the board with the plate pushed up, it might “seem” too big.

This didn’t work for me, PCB is pushed all the way in but seems to be too big around the USB port, there is no way to screw the board together with the pcb in without damaging it. Is anybody else having this issue?

I also have this issue, I tried pino38's suggestion but there was no room for the plate to move in my board. Sent a message to Slyvester so hopefully we can work something out. It's also annoying that the plate needs to be screwed in before soldering the board.

[mudcakehoney]

I also noticed for the people saying their PCB is too big, make sure you push the plate with the pcb attached as far bottom as you can, then tighten up the screws. There is a little wiggle play so if you toghten the board with the plate pushed up, it might “seem” too big.

This didn’t work for me, PCB is pushed all the way in but seems to be too big around the USB port, there is no way to screw the board together with the pcb in without damaging it. Is anybody else having this issue?

I also have this issue, I tried pino38's suggestion but there was no room for the plate to move in my board. Sent a message to Slyvester so hopefully we can work something out. It's also annoying that the plate needs to be screwed in before soldering the board.

Agree with the plate needing to be screwed in before soldering, I ordered an extra nameplate so I could swap them around but now it’s worthless once I solder the switches.


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[TOOKYOCORNBREAD]

I also noticed for the people saying their PCB is too big, make sure you push the plate with the pcb attached as far bottom as you can, then tighten up the screws. There is a little wiggle play so if you toghten the board with the plate pushed up, it might “seem” too big.

This didn’t work for me, PCB is pushed all the way in but seems to be too big around the USB port, there is no way to screw the board together with the pcb in without damaging it. Is anybody else having this issue?

I'm also having this problem... it's millimeters off,  not sure if the PCB is too tall or too long in the space between the port and the case and it hits the case preventing it from fitting properly? Has there been any word about a solution for this?

[SlamMakanen]

Anyone else find their stabs too big for the plate? My gmk screw in ones don't fit into the holes around the space bar


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[SlamMakanen]

It's a bit frustrating getting no responses these days (for everyone I assume)


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[SlamMakanen]

Ok, so I got it built and love it. Now trying to use the QMK.

Is it just me or is it one huge line that doesn't make much sense? Most of the keys say KC_TRNS and trying to figure out the layout seems to be a nightmare. I'm quite new to QMK so it may just be needing to train my eye though. Any help appreciated or if anyone has already created a UK ISO layout they could send my way that would be awesome thanks

[MightyFineShindig]

Ok, so I got it built and love it. Now trying to use the QMK.

Is it just me or is it one huge line that doesn't make much sense? Most of the keys say KC_TRNS and trying to figure out the layout seems to be a nightmare. I'm quite new to QMK so it may just be needing to train my eye though. Any help appreciated or if anyone has already created a UK ISO layout they could send my way that would be awesome thanks

Can you provide an overview of how you build your board and address any of the issues that you previously had?

[SlamMakanen]

Ok, so I got it built and love it. Now trying to use the QMK.

Is it just me or is it one huge line that doesn't make much sense? Most of the keys say KC_TRNS and trying to figure out the layout seems to be a nightmare. I'm quite new to QMK so it may just be needing to train my eye though. Any help appreciated or if anyone has already created a UK ISO layout they could send my way that would be awesome thanks

Can you provide an overview of how you build your board and address any of the issues that you previously had?

I'm not sure what you're asking. How I built it with regards to what? Layout? The issues are just what I outlined above about not being able to use the qmk json file.

Or have I misunderstood you completely?


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[MightyFineShindig]

I can't even figure out how the whole thing goes together... Where do the 2 clear acrylic things go, and how is the pcb supposed to be clear of the bottom of the case so it doesn't short?

Is there instructions I've missed or am I just being dumb?


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I've not finished building yet but so far there quite a lot of metallic noise when pressing the keys. Anyone else have this and did it quieten once fully built?

Not complaining - just an observation


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Anyone else find their stabs too big for the plate? My gmk screw in ones don't fit into the holes around the space bar


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Ok, so I got it built and love it. Now trying to use the QMK.

Is it just me or is it one huge line that doesn't make much sense? Most of the keys say KC_TRNS and trying to figure out the layout seems to be a nightmare. I'm quite new to QMK so it may just be needing to train my eye though. Any help appreciated or if anyone has already created a UK ISO layout they could send my way that would be awesome thanks

Can you provide an overview of how you build your board and address any of the issues that you previously had?

I'm not sure what you're asking. How I built it with regards to what? Layout? The issues are just what I outlined above about not being able to use the qmk json file.

Or have I misunderstood you completely?


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These issues that you have previously mentioned.

Did you have problems fitting the soldered pcb into the bottom case?

[SlamMakanen]

I can't even figure out how the whole thing goes together... Where do the 2 clear acrylic things go, and how is the pcb supposed to be clear of the bottom of the case so it doesn't short?

Is there instructions I've missed or am I just being dumb?


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I've not finished building yet but so far there quite a lot of metallic noise when pressing the keys. Anyone else have this and did it quieten once fully built?

Not complaining - just an observation


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Anyone else find their stabs too big for the plate? My gmk screw in ones don't fit into the holes around the space bar


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Ok, so I got it built and love it. Now trying to use the QMK.

Is it just me or is it one huge line that doesn't make much sense? Most of the keys say KC_TRNS and trying to figure out the layout seems to be a nightmare. I'm quite new to QMK so it may just be needing to train my eye though. Any help appreciated or if anyone has already created a UK ISO layout they could send my way that would be awesome thanks

Can you provide an overview of how you build your board and address any of the issues that you previously had?

I'm not sure what you're asking. How I built it with regards to what? Layout? The issues are just what I outlined above about not being able to use the qmk json file.

Or have I misunderstood you completely?


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These issues that you have previously mentioned.

Did you have problems fitting the soldered pcb into the bottom case?

Oh right. No, not really. Seems like it was a fraction too tall in the way others mentioned but it managed to fit.

Does that info somehow help with the QMK..?


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[SlamMakanen]

Is anyone able to help? I'm disappointed at the lack of assistance from this normally helpful community. There must be someone who can help?

I've also messaged Sylvester too before active suggests that


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[nug]

Is anyone able to help? I'm disappointed at the lack of assistance from this normally helpful community. There must be someone who can help?

I've also messaged Sylvester too before active suggests that


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Can't you just take the json that Slyvester uploaded and then use kbfirmware.com to create the ISO layout and hex? It's probably the easiest way I think

[SlamMakanen]

Is anyone able to help? I'm disappointed at the lack of assistance from this normally helpful community. There must be someone who can help?

I've also messaged Sylvester too before active suggests that


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Can't you just take the json that Slyvester uploaded and then use kbfirmware.com to create the ISO layout and hex? It's probably the easiest way I think

Thanks for the suggestion Nug! I was unaware of that site but the issue with it is that the layout only appears to be for ANSI so I cannot get the keys to line-up correctly with the layout. It otherwise seems awesome.

[nug]

Is anyone able to help? I'm disappointed at the lack of assistance from this normally helpful community. There must be someone who can help?

I've also messaged Sylvester too before active suggests that


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Can't you just take the json that Slyvester uploaded and then use kbfirmware.com to create the ISO layout and hex? It's probably the easiest way I think

Thanks for the suggestion Nug! I was unaware of that site but the issue with it is that the layout only appears to be for ANSI so I cannot get the keys to line-up correctly with the layout. It otherwise seems awesome.

I had a look at the layout on kbfirmware and I think it may support ISO. Just that the |\ key is assigned in the ANSI position, so if you assign that key to ~# it might register on the key just to the left of the ISO Enter if that makes sense. The Z-row also has split left shift so there is an extra key there for ISO.

I don't use ISO so I don't know if there are other keys which are missing from the layout.

[SlamMakanen]

Is anyone able to help? I'm disappointed at the lack of assistance from this normally helpful community. There must be someone who can help?

I've also messaged Sylvester too before active suggests that


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Can't you just take the json that Slyvester uploaded and then use kbfirmware.com to create the ISO layout and hex? It's probably the easiest way I think

Thanks for the suggestion Nug! I was unaware of that site but the issue with it is that the layout only appears to be for ANSI so I cannot get the keys to line-up correctly with the layout. It otherwise seems awesome.

I had a look at the layout on kbfirmware and I think it may support ISO. Just that the |\ key is assigned in the ANSI position, so if you assign that key to ~# it might register on the key just to the left of the ISO Enter if that makes sense. The Z-row also has split left shift so there is an extra key there for ISO.

I don't use ISO so I don't know if there are other keys which are missing from the layout.

Much appreciated - I'll continue to look, however....

Some kind of miracle occurred - by chance the json opened up in Firefox and lo and behold it displays it in a nice interactive way that makes sense! I can now see the different layers, which key to hold to switch layers etc so I'm on to something! Thanks Firefox!

[deacon]

qmk json.

Helping someone on Reddit, for others this looks like this is a kbfirmware.com .json file. Upload it there, worked on the second try.

[SlamMakanen]

qmk json.

Helping someone on Reddit, for others this looks like this is a kbfirmware.com .json file. Upload it there, worked on the second try.

I've managed to get it working to what I need. Thank you very much!

P.S that was me on reddit too


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[SlamMakanen]

Do we know if / when there will be any extras?


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[mudcakehoney]

Selling an unbuilt White top / Grey bottom with brass plate, brass weight and extra white weight and extra white nameplate. PM me for more details and timestamp


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[TOOKYOCORNBREAD]

Is anyone else having trouble with the spacebar stabilizer? It doesn't seem to have the proper clearance to allow it to go back up

[Chaselicious17]

Is anyone else having trouble with the spacebar stabilizer? It doesn't seem to have the proper clearance to allow it to go back up

Yes, I am having this issue

[MightyFineShindig]

Is anyone else having trouble with the spacebar stabilizer? It doesn't seem to have the proper clearance to allow it to go back up

Is anyone else having trouble with the spacebar stabilizer? It doesn't seem to have the proper clearance to allow it to go back up

Yes, I am having this issue

Are you using Zeal stabs or Cherry/GMK stabs?

[Chaselicious17]

Is anyone else having trouble with the spacebar stabilizer? It doesn't seem to have the proper clearance to allow it to go back up

Is anyone else having trouble with the spacebar stabilizer? It doesn't seem to have the proper clearance to allow it to go back up

Yes, I am having this issue

Are you using Zeal stabs or Cherry/GMK stabs?

Cherry/GMK screw in (cant remember if its cherry or gmk, ill have to look at them again)

[TOOKYOCORNBREAD]

I have cherry/gmk snap in... I've desoldered it a couple times thinking I was crazy but finally realized that it was the stab bar being blocked by the plate.. smh

[Jetstream]

I have cherry/gmk snap in... I've desoldered it a couple times thinking I was crazy but finally realized that it was the stab bar being blocked by the plate.. smh

    lol, ya that happened to me and once i fixed the spacebar i didnt realize it affects my enter key as well now im to lazy to desolder again

[MightyFineShindig]

I have cherry/gmk snap in... I've desoldered it a couple times thinking I was crazy but finally realized that it was the stab bar being blocked by the plate.. smh

    lol, ya that happened to me and once i fixed the spacebar i didnt realize it affects my enter key as well now im to lazy to desolder again

How did you fix the spacebar stab? Did you shave the plate?

[TOOKYOCORNBREAD]

I have cherry/gmk snap in... I've desoldered it a couple times thinking I was crazy but finally realized that it was the stab bar being blocked by the plate.. smh

    lol, ya that happened to me and once i fixed the spacebar i didnt realize it affects my enter key as well now im to lazy to desolder again

How did you fix the spacebar stab? Did you shave the plate?

I thought about doing that... but i may just shave the spacebar stab bar... and I had to shave the PCB at the USB-C plug in to make the PCB fit....