[GB] Stainless Steel Phantom Plates - ANSI 125, 150, 7BIT [CLOSED]

[telnet]

We need a few more buyers to get this GB rolling. 
I really want to get my 7bit plate.

[Blackehart]

I apologize if i missed it but are these plates switch moddable?

[strict]

I apologize if i missed it but are these plates switch moddable?

Yep, all plates allow for easy switch top removal

[Blackehart]

One last thing...

 Please note that these plates will not fit on stock keyboards like Filco's, Ducky's, KUL's, etc.
However, the plates will fit into many popular TKL cases from Filco, Ducky, CoolerMaster, and others.

I is konfoozed.

I'm looking to get a tkl on the cheap to practice and learn soldering/desoldering, but you have filco and ducky on both the yes and the no sections...

Could I perhaps pester you for a working model? Like say, does shine 2 work?

Also, in for 1!

[jdcarpe]

One last thing...

 Please note that these plates will not fit on stock keyboards like Filco's, Ducky's, KUL's, etc.
However, the plates will fit into many popular TKL cases from Filco, Ducky, CoolerMaster, and others.

I is konfoozed.

I'm looking to get a tkl on the cheap to practice and learn soldering/desoldering, but you have filco and ducky on both the yes and the no sections...

Could I perhaps pester you for a working model? Like say, does shine 2 work?

Also, in for 1!

See this image...


(Photo credit: danielucf)


That green thing on the right, just above the arrow cluster, is the controller. These plates don't have the cutout for that controller, so you can't use these Phantom plates with a Filco PCB or QFR PCB.






However, you CAN use the Phantom PCB with this plate in a Filco TKL or QFR case.

[Blackehart]

snipped for brevity

AH! so I still require a phantom pcb, ok.

Thanks for the help!

[strict]

30 plates ordered currently so we're getting very close to reaching MOQ! My hope is to be able to close the order form tomorrow evening so get your orders submitted now.

[aicrono]

In the event that the MOQ is not met today, do you plan on extending the dead line?

[strict]

In the event that the MOQ is not met today, do you plan on extending the dead line?

I don't mind extending the deadline for another couple days or a week. 6 plates is still a ways to go and too many for me to absorb.

[aicrono]

In the event that the MOQ is not met today, do you plan on extending the dead line?

I don't mind extending the deadline for another couple days or a week. 6 plates is still a ways to go and too many for me to absorb.

Lets hope those last minute buyers show.

[SpAmRaY]

the 7bit plate could make a good lubing station.

[telnet]

In the event that the MOQ is not met today, do you plan on extending the dead line?

I don't mind extending the deadline for another couple days or a week. 6 plates is still a ways to go and too many for me to absorb.

Please extend the deadline.  I really want to build a 7bit board and this is my only source to get a plate.

[strict]

Extending the deadline just until Aug 31. If we cant get 6 more plate orders by that point then I'm going to have to close this out

[nathairtras]

I shouldn't be spending money right now, but sorely tempted to get a 7bit plate even though I don't have a phantom PCB.  Will have to sleep on it.

[AKmalamute]

I shouldn't be spending money right now, but sorely tempted to get a 7bit plate even though I don't have a phantom PCB.  Will have to sleep on it.

A further thought: MK carries the boards, and will for the foreseeable future. So, get the plate during this GB, and in a month or two when your finances level out, get the board for $32 (free CONUS shipping!) and they carry switches too, or use your existing stock, or whatever. You won't need to get it all at once, and really the only time sensitive part is this plate.

I'm in for a 7-bit plate, myself so yes, I'm in here trying to drum up interest so the GB doesn't go flat on me.

[nathairtras]

I shouldn't be spending money right now, but sorely tempted to get a 7bit plate even though I don't have a phantom PCB.  Will have to sleep on it.

A further thought: MK carries the boards, and will for the foreseeable future. So, get the plate during this GB, and in a month or two when your finances level out, get the board for $32 (free CONUS shipping!) and they carry switches too, or use your existing stock, or whatever. You won't need to get it all at once, and really the only time sensitive part is this plate.

I'm in for a 7-bit plate, myself so yes, I'm in here trying to drum up interest so the GB doesn't go flat on me.

...you convinced me. 

[telnet]

I shouldn't be spending money right now, but sorely tempted to get a 7bit plate even though I don't have a phantom PCB.  Will have to sleep on it.

A further thought: MK carries the boards, and will for the foreseeable future. So, get the plate during this GB, and in a month or two when your finances level out, get the board for $32 (free CONUS shipping!) and they carry switches too, or use your existing stock, or whatever. You won't need to get it all at once, and really the only time sensitive part is this plate.

I'm in for a 7-bit plate, myself so yes, I'm in here trying to drum up interest so the GB doesn't go flat on me.

That's pretty much the same reason why I picked up two plates.  I'm only going to build one for now.
Getting two plates also means the overall shipping per plate is cheaper, especially since it's $25 for international shipping.

[strict]

I informed the metal shop to expect an order here in the next few weeks so that they can get some fresh stainless in for us. 

We are close enough now that even if we don't make MOQ that I will cover however many are needed to place the order and then try to sell them in the classifieds. Though if its up to me I will probably just get all ANSI 125 ...

[telnet]

I don't think you will have a hard time selling them.  It's so hard to find a phantom plate.

[AKmalamute]

Though if its up to me I will probably just get all ANSI 125 ...

That's your cue, everybody! Dogpile onto this GB and buy the excellent ANSI150 or exotic 7-bit, before the market gets flooded with mediocrity!

Although, how mediocre is a fully reprogrammable keyboard with keyswitches entirely of your choosing, really?

[aicrono]

I informed the metal shop to expect an order here in the next few weeks so that they can get some fresh stainless in for us. 

We are close enough now that even if we don't make MOQ that I will cover however many are needed to place the order and then try to sell them in the classifieds. Though if its up to me I will probably just get all ANSI 125 ...

Excellent news! I was getting worried there for a little bit as I had already bought and received the rest of my Phantom build and all I had left was the plate.


Now I need to decide if I want to build it with the ANSI125 or 7bit plate...

[retrochick]

This is sweet. Just to double check the ANSI 125 will work with this, correct?

[jdcarpe]

This is sweet. Just to double check the ANSI 125 will work with this, correct?

Yes, either of these plates will. That's exactly the PCB they are designed for.

[retrochick]

This is sweet. Just to double check the ANSI 125 will work with this, correct?

Yes, either of these plates will. That's exactly the PCB they are designed for.

Awesome. Thank you kind sir!

[retrochick]

Just put in an order for 2 plates, hopefully that will put us closer to the MOQ 

[tchuyev]

Hi, any chance for an ISO layout with 1.25x wide modifiers?
I would order a couple of them if available.
Thanks.

[strict]

Hi, any chance for an ISO layout with 1.25x wide modifiers?
I would order a couple of them if available.
Thanks.

Sorry, only offering the three plates in the OP

[telnet]

Now that we're at 36 we're going to get our plates right?   

[TheMoonUnderWater]

Order placed. Tempted to get a second... How do I go about that, pm?

[strict]

Now that we're at 36 we're going to get our plates right?   

Yep 

Order placed. Tempted to get a second... How do I go about that, pm?

If you want to make changes to your order just shoot me a PM and I will take care of it 

[orangeju1ce]

Hello!

I hope i'm not too late for the group buy. School just started and it's been busy..

[aicrono]

Hello!

I hope i'm not too late for the group buy. School just started and it's been busy..

You are just in time. The last day to order is August 31st so you still have a couple of days. Get in while you can if you haven't already

[orangeju1ce]

Hello!

I hope i'm not too late for the group buy. School just started and it's been busy..

You are just in time. The last day to order is August 31st so you still have a couple of days. Get in while you can if you haven't already

This is my first group buy on GH. I don't expect I'll be immediately working on a phantom keyboard for a while, but what is the usual time frame for things like this? I want to finish this keyboard by March 2015 since that's when my gf's bday is.

Also, what kind of cases are you guys using for the phantom pcb?  I am ordering the 7BIT layout but i'm not sure where to search for top plates for this design.

I also have another questions about diodes-- http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/1N4148/1N4148FS-ND/458603 the Phantom PCB says they use  the 1N4148 diodes, but on the website they offer the 1N4148FS-ND and the regular one. What is the difference between these two? Does one function different from the other? Is one like the generic of the other kind of diode? I want to know for future reference in buying diodes. 

Thanks for reading!

[chzel]

The diodes you mention (1N4148FS-ND) are made by Fairchild Semiconductors (FS) ensuring good performance,
but,since diodes in keyboards are used to sth like 0.0000001% of their capacity, feel free to get the generic ones. Just test them for duds!

[AKmalamute]

Also, what kind of cases are you guys using for the phantom pcb?  I am ordering the 7BIT layout but i'm not sure where to search for top plates for this design.

Also getting the 7-bit! No idea!

 Right now I'm using an ANSI150 layout with no case -- just laying the bare PCB on my lap. Works fine. But if I get a case of some form I'll let everybody know where I got it.

There was a page with some code MOZ put together that would create .dxf files for plates ... I think he had a generic case that assumed you were using plates as created by that software ... but the case assumed the plate went all the way out to the edge of the case and would like flush with every other layer. Not sure how much jury rigging would be needed to make such an acrylic case accept a steel plate of the correct proportions.

[TheMoonUnderWater]

Now that we're at 36 we're going to get our plates right?   

Yep 

Order placed. Tempted to get a second... How do I go about that, pm?

If you want to make changes to your order just shoot me a PM and I will take care of it 

Cool. Pm sent, thanks.

[mdf]

Just hit up the form!

Thanks for coordinating this, can't wait, will be my first build.

[echo0]

PM sent - adding one more plate to the order.

Thanks...   

[strict]

PM sent - adding one more plate to the order.

Thanks...   

Got you taken care of 

Since we're over MOQ I'm planning to close the order form in a few hours. I will probably start sending invoices either tomorrow or at some point this coming week. Then, once I hear back from the metal shop that our stainless steel is ready, I will submit the order.

[AKmalamute]

Since we're over MOQ I'm planning to close the order form in a few hours.

Looking forward to the invoice.

That I haven't received yet.

Everything OK?

[strict]

Looking forward to the invoice.

That I haven't received yet.

Everything OK?

Invoices have not been sent out yet, hoping to get to that either tonight or tomorrow

[telnet]

Looking forward to the invoice.

That I haven't received yet.

Everything OK?

Invoices have not been sent out yet, hoping to get to that either tonight or tomorrow

Thanks for the update.  I was worried the invoice might have hit one of my spam filters.

[exfiltrate]

Any chance I can still get in on this?

[strict]

Any chance I can still get in on this?

Shoot me a PM with what plates you want, your paypal email, and your full shipping address. I plan on sending out invoices tonight so you *just* made it in time 

[exfiltrate]

Any chance I can still get in on this?

Shoot me a PM with what plates you want, your paypal email, and your full shipping address. I plan on sending out invoices tonight so you *just* made it in time 

Thank you

Pm'd

[strict]

All invoices have been sent. If you see any problems with your invoice please get in contact with me BEFORE you pay it and I will correct it as quickly as possible.

[FreeCopy]

Received. Looked good. Paid.

Thank you.

[aicrono]

Invoiced received and paid for 


Now we play the waiting game...

[echo0]

Invoice received and paid.  Thanks...   

[nathairtras]

Paid.  Now I just need a case that will fit this with all possible switches...  and the money to buy it.  )