Author Topic: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit - SHIPPING  (Read 80914 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Photekq

  • wheat flour zone
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 4794
  • Location: North Wales, UK
  • sorry if i was ever an ******* to you
[GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit - SHIPPING
« on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 01:59:37 »
Hello!

Posting this for LifeZone as he does not have his own vendor forum anymore and is running a group buy not many people know about yet.

Me and a few others will try to help relay between people posting here and LZ, and I'm sure LZ can chime in here too.

English Order Form: http://me2.do/FeHW36q3

Detailed explanation of components : https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=78901.msg2019458#msg2019458

LZ-RV is a reverse - Full size Keyboard that uses JigOn software by Leeku





Some prices (check order form for full pricing!) :

Base set $350 (case, plate, PCB)
Extra plate $35
Extra PCB $48
Acrylic sheet for RGB LEDs $5
RGB LEDs, resistors and diodes sets $5, $0.5, $3 respectively
Stabiliser sets $10
PCB assembly :
$9 Diodes
$9 Resistors
$18 Diodes + resistors

Colors:
Black
Metal-Grey
Ocean Blue
Silver



Plate Options:
Ansi
Universal




Accepts both USB and Ps/2 connections.

More detailed information about the board and PCB can be found here
« Last Edit: Sun, 08 May 2016, 11:49:51 by Photekq »
https://kbdarchive.org/
github
discord: hi mum#5710

Offline byker

  • Literally Canada
  • ** Moderator Emeritus
  • Posts: 3136
  • Location: Gone fishin
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #1 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:06:24 »
Approval bump.  :thumb:

Offline HoffmanMyster

  • HOFF, smol MAN OF MYSTERY
  • * Senior Moderator
  • Posts: 11450
  • Location: WI
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #2 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:08:07 »
Pricing breakdown in OP please.  :)

Offline xondat

  • i'm not a star
  • * Maker
  • Posts: 5366
  • Location: United Kingdom
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #3 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:08:56 »
God damn. I've been developing this exact layout for a few weeks. GL.

Offline Halverson

  • Traitor Supreme
  • Posts: 6806
  • GIRLSHARK WIZBRO
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #4 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:19:12 »

Pricing breakdown in OP please.  :)

$$$$$$$$

Offline LechnerDE

  • * Esteemed Elder
  • Posts: 2631
  • Location: Germany
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #5 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:25:34 »
Oh ****, that's awesome!!

When does this GB end?

Offline exitfire401

  • * Global Moderator
  • Posts: 2969
  • Location: United States
  • The Force is Re/\l
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #6 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:26:00 »
Pricing breakdown in OP please.  :)

Yes please. Need a board to throw my TA set on, and need to know how many kidneys I need to sell to afford this.
Boards: Kingsaver Complicated Blue Alps |Sprit 60% Transparent MX Clears in Gateron housings with 62g gold Sprit springs lubed and RGB color shifting LEDs | Ducky Shine Zone MX Black with Blue LEDs | Realforce 10AE Variable Silenced

B/S/T thread: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55351.0

Past projects: KBT Race 2 L.E.
Past Boards: Ducky Shine 2 | KBT Pure | LZ Aluminum Skin| HHKB | Realforce 23u |

Offline romevi

  • Formerly romevi
  • * Exalted Elder
  • Posts: 8941
  • Location: The Windy City
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #7 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:26:27 »
Pricing breakdown in OP please.  :)

Yeah, this. How much am I going to have to sell?

Offline SpAmRaY

  • NOT a Moderator
  • * Certified Spammer
  • Posts: 14667
  • Location: ¯\(°_o)/¯
  • because reasons.......
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #8 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:28:02 »
Can I be that guy that says be careful where you spend your money?

Offline LechnerDE

  • * Esteemed Elder
  • Posts: 2631
  • Location: Germany
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #9 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:34:33 »
Can I be that guy that says be careful where you spend your money?

Yeah, that's a valid concern.

Would be nice if there was a trusted proxy for Geekhack orders like Elton for the Duck boards...

Offline HoffmanMyster

  • HOFF, smol MAN OF MYSTERY
  • * Senior Moderator
  • Posts: 11450
  • Location: WI
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #10 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:39:33 »
Can I be that guy that says be careful where you spend your money?

Yes.

For anyone unsure as to why LZ lost his vendor forum in the first place, check out this thread.  TL;DR LZ used to be part of a collective (Team RedLine, with GirlDC and DrugER).  DrugER ran a group buy (DSA Dolch), collected funds, then bailed with all the money.  All members of the group were disallowed from conducting business on geekhack.  The mod team has discussed this group buy and feels that LZ and GirlDC were wrongly punished for DrugER's actions, hence the approval here.

LZ has since run multiple successful group buys outside of GH.

As always, be careful.

Offline jerue

  • (Whenever that happens :P)
  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1232
  • Location: SC
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:39:46 »
The pricing is on the order form...

Anyways this is very cool. I will probably regret passing on this though.

Good TLDR hoff, as always :)

Offline HoffmanMyster

  • HOFF, smol MAN OF MYSTERY
  • * Senior Moderator
  • Posts: 11450
  • Location: WI
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #12 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:41:24 »
Can I be that guy that says be careful where you spend your money?

Yeah, that's a valid concern.

Would be nice if there was a trusted proxy for Geekhack orders like Elton for the Duck boards...

AFAIK, Elton doesn't actually physically receive the boards from Duck.  All of mine have shipped straight from Korea.

The pricing is on the order form...

Anyways this is very cool. I will probably regret passing on this though.

Good TLDR hoff, as always :)

Pricing is on the order form, but a nice succinct summary in English would be very much appreciated.  :)

Online azhdar

  • Praise the AZERTY god
  • Posts: 2430
  • Location: France
  • 65% Enlightened
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #13 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:43:25 »
I'm so interested but any chances we can get a english form ?
Azerty Propagandiste

Offline LechnerDE

  • * Esteemed Elder
  • Posts: 2631
  • Location: Germany
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #14 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 11:56:52 »
AFAIK, Elton doesn't actually physically receive the boards from Duck.  All of mine have shipped straight from Korea.

True, but he manages all the orders and at least we have someone who forwards our questions etc.

I am not really comfortable ordering via this form. I don't understand half of it...

Offline Rodgaroon

  • Posts: 273
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Size matters, just ask my wife.
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #15 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 12:29:41 »
Google translate works wonders. I can't believe how advanced it is.
G6v2 (MX Black) | Poker II (MX Brown) | Compact SQ (MX Clears 62g)

Offline Photekq

  • wheat flour zone
  • Thread Starter
  • Posts: 4794
  • Location: North Wales, UK
  • sorry if i was ever an ******* to you
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #16 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 12:31:49 »
Just got back from a very nasty exam. I'll work on polishing up the OP once I'm a little more well rested. I'll also see if an english form is possible!

And yes, as Hoff says, please do exercise caution. That said, LZ himself has never been guilty of messing up a group buy - he's only guilty by association. He has been running a lot of group buys since that whole incident without any problems!

He is absolutely and completely trustworthy as far as I'm concerned. He has completed just as many group buys as elton has, and has done so smoothly.
« Last Edit: Thu, 21 January 2016, 12:39:11 by Photekq »
https://kbdarchive.org/
github
discord: hi mum#5710

Offline Karura

  • Professional Canadian
  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1574
  • Location: Canada
  • SKidata life.
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 12:32:22 »
I just wanted to put in my 2 cents that I absolutely trust and vouch for LZ (have gotten keyboards from him, often ahead of the scheduled deadline), and it is really rare to see a full-sized custom keyboard, especially one with the numpad on the left side. You would save money and time by dealing with him directly, as opposed to going through a middleman. I will put my reputation on the line to give him my support.

It is essentially a TKL with a left side numpad, so you get the benefits of the smaller keyboard footprint in the middle, which personally is a lot more comfortable for me as I get to position my mouse closer (such as with any TKL or smaller layouts), yet retaining a numpad for crunching a lot of numbers.

Another benefit I've discovered is that having a left-side numpad lets you operate the mouse or arrow keys, and press Enter with the left hand, which is convenient for certain things. ;)

Only thing I might add is that you are going to have to train your left hand to numpad, but I don't think it's a problem. :)

Definitely join this GB if you want a solid work battlestation keyboard, as it's a neat and rare layout, and there just might not be another one like it. Hope this helps.

"Remember boys, raccoon cold... don't worry, raccoon will find cave." -Sent

Offline HoffmanMyster

  • HOFF, smol MAN OF MYSTERY
  • * Senior Moderator
  • Posts: 11450
  • Location: WI
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #18 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 12:53:38 »
Another benefit I've discovered is that having a left-side numpad lets you operate the mouse or arrow keys, and press Enter with the left hand, which is convenient for certain things. ;)

Help me out - what are these "certain things"?  O.o

Offline Orgell_Evaan

  • Posts: 7
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #19 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 13:04:52 »


Pricing is on the order form, but a nice succinct summary in English would be very much appreciated.  :)

$325 & up, plus S/H.

Offline FrostyToast

  • Litshoard
  • * Exquisite Elder
  • Posts: 2368
  • Location: Canada
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #20 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 13:30:43 »
Another benefit I've discovered is that having a left-side numpad lets you operate the mouse or arrow keys, and press Enter with the left hand, which is convenient for certain things. ;)

Help me out - what are these "certain things"?  O.o

Sometimes you don't have a right hand to navigate with...
Quote from: elton5354
I don't need anymore keyboards

Offline HoffmanMyster

  • HOFF, smol MAN OF MYSTERY
  • * Senior Moderator
  • Posts: 11450
  • Location: WI
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #21 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 13:35:43 »
Another benefit I've discovered is that having a left-side numpad lets you operate the mouse or arrow keys, and press Enter with the left hand, which is convenient for certain things. ;)

Help me out - what are these "certain things"?  O.o

Sometimes you don't have a right hand to navigate with...

But then you wouldn't be operating the mouse or arrow keys with said right hand.  :P

Offline FrostyToast

  • Litshoard
  • * Exquisite Elder
  • Posts: 2368
  • Location: Canada
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #22 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 13:38:02 »
Another benefit I've discovered is that having a left-side numpad lets you operate the mouse or arrow keys, and press Enter with the left hand, which is convenient for certain things. ;)

Help me out - what are these "certain things"?  O.o

Sometimes you don't have a right hand to navigate with...

But then you wouldn't be operating the mouse or arrow keys with said right hand.  :P

That's why you need a trackball on the left hand side.
Or get some left handed practise. Ambidextrous people don't get tennis arms.
Quote from: elton5354
I don't need anymore keyboards

Offline romevi

  • Formerly romevi
  • * Exalted Elder
  • Posts: 8941
  • Location: The Windy City
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #23 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 13:38:11 »
Another benefit I've discovered is that having a left-side numpad lets you operate the mouse or arrow keys, and press Enter with the left hand, which is convenient for certain things. ;)

Help me out - what are these "certain things"?  O.o

Sometimes you don't have a right hand to navigate with...

But then you wouldn't be operating the mouse or arrow keys with said right hand.  :P

Sometimes there are things too important for the keyboard.

Offline Karura

  • Professional Canadian
  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1574
  • Location: Canada
  • SKidata life.
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #24 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 13:45:17 »
Oh you guys, I obviously meant using the right arrow keys to navigate a spreadsheet, inputting numbers with the left hand, and nonchalantly pressing down that conveniently placed Enter to save it. :thumb:

"Remember boys, raccoon cold... don't worry, raccoon will find cave." -Sent

Offline FrostyToast

  • Litshoard
  • * Exquisite Elder
  • Posts: 2368
  • Location: Canada
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #25 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 13:48:05 »
Oh you guys, I obviously meant using the right arrow keys to navigate a spreadsheet, inputting numbers with the left hand, and nonchalantly pressing down that conveniently placed Enter to save it. :thumb:

Oh. Well I would much rather use both the numpad and arrows with the right hand and free up the left hand.
Spreadsheets get boring. Can you blame me?
Quote from: elton5354
I don't need anymore keyboards

Offline Steezus

  • Keeper of Facts
  • * Elevated Elder
  • Posts: 2497
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #26 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 13:48:45 »
I would like to put an order in but can't tell how much this costs. :confused:
TGR-Jane CE | TGR-Tris CE | Lyn Montage | LZ PhysiX | Exclusive e8.5

Offline Karura

  • Professional Canadian
  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1574
  • Location: Canada
  • SKidata life.
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #27 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 13:54:24 »
I would like to put an order in but can't tell how much this costs. :confused:

From my extensive experience with LZ's group buys, I'd say you can expect around $70 USD extra for shipping, but it will come packed very well and sufficient padding.

What you do is tally up the amount of keyboard components you're ordering, add $70, add 4% PP fees on top of that, and you should have a fairly close estimate.

"Remember boys, raccoon cold... don't worry, raccoon will find cave." -Sent

Offline Steezus

  • Keeper of Facts
  • * Elevated Elder
  • Posts: 2497
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #28 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 13:58:11 »
I would like to put an order in but can't tell how much this costs. :confused:

From my extensive experience with LZ's group buys, I'd say you can expect around $70 USD extra for shipping, but it will come packed very well and sufficient padding.

What you do is tally up the amount of keyboard components you're ordering, add $70, add 4% PP fees on top of that, and you should have a fairly close estimate.

Alright thanks, I really would like to get this board but don't even know what half the options are that I'm selecting. :p
TGR-Jane CE | TGR-Tris CE | Lyn Montage | LZ PhysiX | Exclusive e8.5

Offline uJalled

  • Posts: 196
  • Location: United States
  • Shrimp cracker enthusiast
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #29 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 14:06:12 »
I just used the google translate function, made it pretty easy.

Offline Steezus

  • Keeper of Facts
  • * Elevated Elder
  • Posts: 2497
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #30 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 14:25:19 »
I just used the google translate function, made it pretty easy.

Yeah it was still a little confusing. Welp, I sent an order in, curious to see what options I ordered. :p
TGR-Jane CE | TGR-Tris CE | Lyn Montage | LZ PhysiX | Exclusive e8.5

Offline Karura

  • Professional Canadian
  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1574
  • Location: Canada
  • SKidata life.
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #31 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 14:30:50 »
Alright, so I made everyone a simple translation guideline as to what's what, and a little description of how each part functions.

Wall-of-text guide for LZ RV

Top case: simple, you pick the top case colour and how many.
Bot case: same as above, so basically you can mix and match colours.
Notes: I've seen all these colours in person.
Blue - really nice deep electric blue.
Silver - really nice shiny silver, great sheen, and bright. :)
Metal-gray - This is 100% gunmetal grey. You can't go wrong with this colour.
Black - Pure black, it's a very nice base colour, works with almost all keysets just like Metal-gray.

Plates: You get the choice of Alu for Aluminum or STS for Stainless Steel.
Notes: Alu is very nice for tactile or clicky switches. It's a lot more flexible than steel, which is a GREAT thing. It gives you that really comfortable bouncey-soft-cushioning feel with tactile/clicky switches.
You could also use Alu plate for linear switches with very light springs for bottoming out, and it'd be a really nice "typing on clouds" clacking experience. It's really personal preference, but I'll try to describe the differences.
Steel is a no-brainer for linear switches. For linear switches, you want to eliminate as much flex and wobble as you can for the smoothest feeling. You could also use steel for tactile or clicky switches, but I found that the lack of flex made it feel a little harsh when bottoming out (fingers get "shocked" and hurt a little over time), just my personal preference.
Finish wise, steel would be cleanly cut and lightly finished, and aluminum will be anodized silver, usually.

PCB - you get a choice of quantity, and they come default with a USB Mini connector. Micro is an option, but you have to make a note. Personally prefer Mini, because it's more widely used, and compatible, also easy to plug in without looking at it.

RGB LED / SMD (extra cost, should be below in "additional options") - These are surface mounted RGB LEDs that are to be soldered on the bottom (side) of the PCB, facing the desk. (Additional cost, but it's a really nice effect with the acrylic plate insert).

Additional options:
You get 1 of each option above in the base price of the GB, but if you wanted additional plates or PCBs, or even keyboard assembly parts, this would be the place to order it.

Additional plate - self-explanatory
Additional PCB - same as above
Additional RGB LEDs (SMD type) - I believe you get enough for 1 PCB with a set of 20.
Diodes (SMD type) and Resistors (SMD type) - Usually the PCB does not come with these, and you'd want to order them.
Switch film - These are thin non-sticky films that go between the top and bottom switch housing, similar to switch stickers, but better since they do not attract dust.
Cherry stabilizers - your choice of 6.25x or 7x set
Acrylic plates - This requires a bit of explanation.
The acrylic plates are usually sandwiched between the TOP and BOT case housing, to allow the RGB LED lights on the bottom of the PCB to shine through. You could order RGB LEDs, but without the acrylic plate, the effect will be lost. The plate is a must have if you're going with the RGB LED route. :)

Workshop assembling commission - This is basically an assembly option for your keyboard, the whole thing. There is no set package or price, and you will have to comment on what exactly you want soldered, such as, Assemble: 1x PCB with MX blues (you would have to buy or send some switches over), in Winkeyless, soldering for switches, diodes, resistors, switch LEDs, back SMD RGB LEDs, etc etc. You could also specify switch tuning, be specific, if you want switch films, lube, spring swap, etc. Of course, the price varies, so it could get expensive, but is a very convenient option, as LZ does good work. :thumb:

I hope this helps! ^-^
« Last Edit: Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:50:01 by Karura »

"Remember boys, raccoon cold... don't worry, raccoon will find cave." -Sent

Offline 64rky

  • * Esteemed Elder
  • Posts: 1168
  • Location: Orange
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #32 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 15:03:01 »
Do I "need" another board?

Offline trizkut

  • * Global Moderator
  • Posts: 1207
  • Location: MA
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #33 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 15:05:21 »
Do I "need" another board?

Your sig seems to suggest you only have half a board, so yes  :))


Offline 64rky

  • * Esteemed Elder
  • Posts: 1168
  • Location: Orange
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #34 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 15:10:04 »
Do I "need" another board?

Your sig seems to suggest you only have half a board, so yes  :))

Hmm....  True,  sig needs updating, I have a: cherry HASRO,  Lightsaver V2, Orion v2, ducky shine 3, kul,  and an Octagon V2 on order!!!! 

Step 1: admit you have a problem.

Offline byker

  • Literally Canada
  • ** Moderator Emeritus
  • Posts: 3136
  • Location: Gone fishin
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #35 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 15:16:52 »
Do I "need" another board?

Your sig seems to suggest you only have half a board, so yes  :))

Hmm....  True,  sig needs updating, I have a: cherry HASRO,  Lightsaver V2, Orion v2, ducky shine 3, kul,  and an Octagon V2 on order!!!! 

Step 1: admit you have a problem.

Step 2: Buy this

Step 3: Keep buying keyboards until you end up with a hhkb

Offline Steezus

  • Keeper of Facts
  • * Elevated Elder
  • Posts: 2497
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #36 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 15:17:05 »
Do I "need" another board?

Your sig seems to suggest you only have half a board, so yes  :))

Hmm....  True,  sig needs updating, I have a: cherry HASRO,  Lightsaver V2, Orion v2, ducky shine 3, kul,  and an Octagon V2 on order!!!! 

Step 1: admit you have a problem.

Psh there's no stopping now!

P.S. Thank Karura for breaking it down, I made my order a blue top with grey bottom and I'm pretty sure I added the acrylic layer as well. ;)
TGR-Jane CE | TGR-Tris CE | Lyn Montage | LZ PhysiX | Exclusive e8.5

Offline HoffmanMyster

  • HOFF, smol MAN OF MYSTERY
  • * Senior Moderator
  • Posts: 11450
  • Location: WI
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #37 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 15:17:25 »
Do I "need" another board?

Your sig seems to suggest you only have half a board, so yes  :))

Hmm....  True,  sig needs updating, I have a: cherry HASRO,  Lightsaver V2, Orion v2, ducky shine 3, kul,  and an Octagon V2 on order!!!! 

Step 1: admit you have a problem.

Step 2: Buy this

Step 3: Keep buying keyboards until you end up with a hhkb

Step 0: Buy HHKB

???

Offline 64rky

  • * Esteemed Elder
  • Posts: 1168
  • Location: Orange
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #38 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 15:39:24 »
Does the PCB have pre-ordering!?  All the diodes etc?

Offline Steezus

  • Keeper of Facts
  • * Elevated Elder
  • Posts: 2497
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #39 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 15:41:20 »
Does the PCB have pre-ordering!?  All the diodes etc?

I'm pretty sure the diodes and resistors do not come pre-soldered since that's what it says for those options when I google translate it.
TGR-Jane CE | TGR-Tris CE | Lyn Montage | LZ PhysiX | Exclusive e8.5

Offline asgeirtj

  • Posts: 535
  • Location: Iceland
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #40 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 15:44:27 »
Another benefit I've discovered is that having a left-side numpad lets you operate the mouse or arrow keys, and press Enter with the left hand, which is convenient for certain things. ;)

Help me out - what are these "certain things"?  O.o

Sometimes you don't have a right hand to navigate with...

But you can navigate with shift + numpad, and enter, shift+enter, tab, shift+tab
Leopold FC900 w/ 67g Purple Zealios - Silver Duck Octagon w/ 62 Purple Zealios

Offline asgeirtj

  • Posts: 535
  • Location: Iceland
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #41 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 16:15:56 »
I'm weighing if the distance from the mouse to the home position reduction is worth it for a left numpad.  If anyone can list their pro's and con's from their experince that would be great  :thumb: (from the perspective of a right handed mouse user).  I'm using a type tester http://touchtype.co/index.php/typing/numbers/28 to test out my seperate numpad on the right side and, of course, it is mildly infuriating for an inexperienced user.  But I forced myself to relearn typing about 2 years ago (switch from random system of typing to the proper way that is with the correct finger on each button) so I should be able to learn it again and reach the same speed as my current speed. But the question is, is it worth it, as in, is it a more ergonomic/efficient system?  For example, the subtract key is harder to reach.
Leopold FC900 w/ 67g Purple Zealios - Silver Duck Octagon w/ 62 Purple Zealios

Offline billnye

  • ability man
  • Posts: 2132
  • Location: NC
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #42 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 16:24:21 »
Do I "need" another board?

Your sig seems to suggest you only have half a board, so yes  :))

Hmm....  True,  sig needs updating, I have a: cherry HASRO,  Lightsaver V2, Orion v2, ducky shine 3, kul,  and an Octagon V2 on order!!!! 

Step 1: admit you have a problem.

Step 2: Buy this

Step 3: Keep buying keyboards until you end up with a hhkb
^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^

Offline Karura

  • Professional Canadian
  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1574
  • Location: Canada
  • SKidata life.
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #43 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:34:45 »
It is my pleasure to announce that LZ has made a LZ RV English international order page for us, after hearing everyone's feedback and request for an English page.

Hopefully this helps clear up any confusion regarding the order components, and feel free to refer back to my wall-of-text earlier if you wanted to understand it more precisely.

LZ RV English Order Page

I'd be happy to help if anyone has any additional questions.

Cheers! ^-^
« Last Edit: Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:38:09 by Karura »

"Remember boys, raccoon cold... don't worry, raccoon will find cave." -Sent

Offline tuba section

  • Posts: 49
  • Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #44 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:35:50 »
Hi, Thanks for posting this! I am definitely interested and wouldn't have found out about it otherwise. I used the translator and I think I understand everything, but I want to see if anyone could clarify a couple things. Is the window to sign up open for the the next week? And invoicing will happen during this window as well? Thanks  again!

Offline Karura

  • Professional Canadian
  • * Destiny Supporter
  • Posts: 1574
  • Location: Canada
  • SKidata life.
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #45 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:41:01 »
Hi, Thanks for posting this! I am definitely interested and wouldn't have found out about it otherwise. I used the translator and I think I understand everything, but I want to see if anyone could clarify a couple things. Is the window to sign up open for the the next week? And invoicing will happen during this window as well? Thanks  again!

The date/timeline listed is for the time that the order forms will be open. Invoices will be sent out after the ordering period, and you will have a bit of time to pay that.

Just make sure you place an order through the order page first to secure your order. :)

Also, check my post above you, hopefully the English order page is more comprehensive than the Google translated version.
« Last Edit: Thu, 21 January 2016, 19:43:27 by Karura »

"Remember boys, raccoon cold... don't worry, raccoon will find cave." -Sent

Offline Vittra

  • Airflow Optimizer
  • Posts: 405
  • Location: Canada
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #46 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:03:53 »
@Karura - thanks for the write-up as well as the link to the English form, both are very helpful.
Filco MJ Linear R LE TKL

Offline billnye

  • ability man
  • Posts: 2132
  • Location: NC
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #47 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:06:48 »
@photekq @meiosis

How does this board compare to Electrostatic Capacitative switch??

Offline tuba section

  • Posts: 49
  • Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #48 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:22:22 »
Thanks Karura! I typed out the question while you were submitting that. Huge help, many thanks

Offline Elrick

  • Hype Master
  • Posts: 4895
  • Location: CrapTown, Convict Settlement
  • Keyboard Orgasmist
Re: [GB] LZ-RV Aluminium custom keyboard kit (reversed fullsize layout)
« Reply #49 on: Thu, 21 January 2016, 20:23:49 »
Hi, Thanks for posting this! I am definitely interested and wouldn't have found out about it otherwise. I used the translator and I think I understand everything, but I want to see if anyone could clarify a couple things. Is the window to sign up open for the the next week? And invoicing will happen during this window as well? Thanks  again!

The date/timeline listed is for the time that the order forms will be open. Invoices will be sent out after the ordering period, and you will have a bit of time to pay that.

Just make sure you place an order through the order page first to secure your order. :)

Also, check my post above you, hopefully the English order page is more comprehensive than the Google translated version.

Nice to see another Korean inspired fantasy being available for sale here on Geekhack, yet again what are the guarantees that anyone's money spent here will get you an actual product this time?

Please say if DrugER is involved behind the scenes here because that evil clown shall always hover around any Korean Made keyboard like he did with LZ in the past and you all know what happened then  >:D .