Author Topic: [IC] KIRA TKL (Read 37602 times)

dantambok · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 16 May 2018, 10:21:50 »

Still really curious what the bottom looks like!

Oblotzky · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 16 May 2018, 13:40:49 »

Quote from: dantambok on Wed, 16 May 2018, 10:21:50

Still really curious what the bottom looks like!

Unless the design was changed since the prototype:

wowremy · « **Reply #52 on:** Wed, 16 May 2018, 19:31:34 »

I shouldnt post in the middle of the night ha. My bad man. Love the board

beamingrobot · « **Reply #53 on:** Wed, 16 May 2018, 22:31:36 »

Quote from: wowremy on Wed, 16 May 2018, 19:31:34

Quote from: beamingrobot on Wed, 16 May 2018, 05:01:43
Quote from: wowremy on Tue, 15 May 2018, 23:00:13
I'm asking, what stops someone from doing that in "raffle" type buys?

Quote from: wowremy on Tue, 15 May 2018, 22:24:51
I make 5 unique emails with 5 different IPs with a new geekhack account on each IP. I could be 4 people in this thread just role playing, talking to myself. How do you know?

I think your questions about raffle styled buys could be better posted in another thread or forum, since this IC thread is meant for the discussion and questions about the board. If you have any questions about these types of buys feel free to look through the GB section rules for more info. If someone really wants to go through the trouble to make 5 accounts, 5 ips and talk to themselves come shipping invoice it's a simple matter of refunding that order, and there are bigger problems if someone wants to drop so much money. If this is something that irritates you greatly, you are welcome to not join the buy, since this TKL was meant to be a private buy at first and your attitude does not help any of us here.
I shouldnt post in the middle of the night ha. My bad man. Love the board

All good buddy, that was a weird tangent to take though

Some renders of the numpad which I'm sure some of you have seen:

maxf · « **Reply #54 on:** Wed, 16 May 2018, 23:56:32 »

goodbye wallet

iNViSiBiLiTi · « **Reply #55 on:** Wed, 16 May 2018, 23:57:07 »

I assume this fits A.87 Is there an option to but this without a pcb to lower the cost?

jlee755 · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:13:49 »

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Remsky · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:30:26 »

Quote from: jlee755 on Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:13:49

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schlep · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:47:37 »

Where would the GB ship from?

Oblotzky · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:58:13 »

Quote from: schlep on Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:47:37

Where would the GB ship from?

Singapore

kokugatsu · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 17 May 2018, 18:57:15 »

Would be cool if we get to see pics of the WKL ver.

Also I'm assuming the polycarb case won't be on offer?

Okonomiyaki#2832 · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 17 May 2018, 23:06:30 »

Submitted my interest. Also interested in numpad too!

Etherealsound · « **Reply #62 on:** Mon, 21 May 2018, 16:12:25 »

Man, do I really need another TKL? Well, I guess I do now. Also, do you have any idea what pcb is going to be used?

Tasteless · « **Reply #63 on:** Mon, 21 May 2018, 18:37:44 »

Yes please.

beamingrobot · « **Reply #64 on:** Tue, 22 May 2018, 00:06:16 »

PCB:

We're doing a custom PCB, working with yuktsi on this so it won't fit A.87 unfortunately since we're reducing the size of it slightly.

Poly:

Nope on that, poly melts too quickly and the screw holes get threaded/worn out really fast.

On the buy:

I'm currently shipping out some Canoes from that buy, so once that is over I'll be able to give a more concrete date, but as of now I'm aiming to get this started in about 2 weeks. In the meantime, we're looking to reduce the colours offered but increase the quantity and maybe do a FCFS / general GB on monokei. Maybe say, 100 units for TKL and 50 numpads or something like that.

In terms of plate options it should be the same as all KIRA buys, so brass/poly/alu.

Peppermint216 · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 22 May 2018, 00:58:52 »

100 units

, will be tentatively watching out for the buy. The matte grey on Oblotzkys unit is near perfect.

p_blaze · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 22 May 2018, 06:05:38 »

Do you plan on making a wrist rest for this?

Allo · « **Reply #67 on:** Wed, 23 May 2018, 20:32:25 »

What firmware with the custom PCB run (please say QMK)?

Etherealsound · « **Reply #68 on:** Wed, 23 May 2018, 21:24:00 »

Dang, I'm just here itching to find out when the gb will start. My walltet is currently being destroyed by 280 but I wanna make sure I'm ready for this beauty.

beamingrobot · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 24 May 2018, 00:37:08 »

Quote from: Peppermint216 on Tue, 22 May 2018, 00:58:52

100 units , will be tentatively watching out for the buy. The matte grey on Oblotzkys unit is near perfect.

Do note that the matte grey was a proto finish and did not feel good, so it would probably look more like the previous KIRAs.

Quote from: p_blaze on Tue, 22 May 2018, 06:05:38

Do you plan on making a wrist rest for this?

Not at the moment since it's TKL, should be easy to find wrist rests.

Quote from: Allo on Wed, 23 May 2018, 20:32:25

What firmware with the custom PCB run (please say QMK)?

bootmapper

Peppermint216 · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 25 May 2018, 08:29:29 »

Quote from: beamingrobot on Thu, 24 May 2018, 00:37:08

Do note that the matte grey was a proto finish and did not feel good, so it would probably look more like the previous KIRAs.

Aww that's a shame, are you referring to the physical texture it left?

Oblotzky · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 25 May 2018, 08:58:46 »

Quote from: Peppermint216 on Fri, 25 May 2018, 08:29:29

Quote from: beamingrobot on Thu, 24 May 2018, 00:37:08
Do note that the matte grey was a proto finish and did not feel good, so it would probably look more like the previous KIRAs.

Aww that's a shame, are you referring to the physical texture it left?

Yup, it feels kinda weird, like some anti-slippery surface. There is resistance when sliding your fingers over it, but not due to roughness. It's hard to describe.

MightyFineShindig · « **Reply #72 on:** Sun, 27 May 2018, 23:01:56 »

Watching this space.

Would love to see a white colour option.

goodman247 · « **Reply #73 on:** Mon, 28 May 2018, 01:37:32 »

Following this!! I hope my wallet is ready!!

regionfree · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 29 May 2018, 19:19:28 »

Finished a build last night, midnight blue with black alu plate. Trying out some key sets but will probably be using this with an all black blank pbt set.

Chimera · « **Reply #75 on:** Wed, 30 May 2018, 13:07:49 »

Really interested in this one. It looks great.

Just out of curiousity is the PCB from the EXS also done by TGR Keyboards

mioraka · « **Reply #76 on:** Wed, 30 May 2018, 18:36:34 »

Registered just for this.

Question, this will just be the kit with no switches included, correct? Will this need soldering to assemble?

Apologize if that's a dumb question. Only bought keycaps before, never keyboard kits.

sroop · « **Reply #77 on:** Wed, 30 May 2018, 18:39:33 »

Quote from: mioraka on Wed, 30 May 2018, 18:36:34

Registered just for this.

Question, this will just be the kit with no switches included, correct? Will this need soldering to assemble?

Apologize if that's a dumb question. Only bought keycaps before, never keyboard kits.

You will need to source the switches, stabilizers and keycaps separately to complete the build. Soldering is required for the switches.

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vonswoopington · « **Reply #78 on:** Wed, 30 May 2018, 23:57:40 »

Signed up just for this. This board looks amazing!

Altain · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 31 May 2018, 07:32:29 »

Amazing looking. Submitted double YAASS, would love to see some colour variations later on!

Lansky · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 31 May 2018, 09:37:44 »

Looks great!

Sinistra · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 31 May 2018, 15:06:19 »

Looks awesome! Just signed up for it! Will the PCB accommodate Zeal Hot Swap Sockets or Kailh Hot Swap?

Wetherbee · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 31 May 2018, 20:22:41 »

Please please please remove the logo.

It completely ruins the design for me.

gutsack · « **Reply #83 on:** Thu, 31 May 2018, 20:32:19 »

Quote from: Wetherbee on Thu, 31 May 2018, 20:22:41

Please please please remove the logo.

It completely ruins the design for me.

I really like the logo! This is what I love about mechs—everyone in polar disagreement.

gutsack · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 31 May 2018, 20:33:05 »

[sorry, duplicate post]

Chimera · « **Reply #85 on:** Thu, 31 May 2018, 21:55:34 »

I really like the logo too. It's really subtle. I wish the bottom was the stars and moon logo but it's not a deal breaker at all.

oh_chesteroni · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 01 June 2018, 00:14:21 »

Quote from: gutsack on Thu, 31 May 2018, 20:32:19

Quote from: Wetherbee on Thu, 31 May 2018, 20:22:41

Please please please remove the logo.

It completely ruins the design for me.

I really like the logo! This is what I love about mechs—everyone in polar disagreement.

Well if that's what you like well then do I ever have a story for you!

Back on track regarding this IC: so is that poly Kira I see on insta a one off? Just wanted to confirm if decisions were changed regarding the use of poly.

beamingrobot · « **Reply #87 on:** Fri, 01 June 2018, 05:28:42 »

Poly is one off, screws strip way too easily to make it feasible.

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bciamny · « **Reply #88 on:** Fri, 01 June 2018, 21:55:18 »

Quote from: beamingrobot on Fri, 01 June 2018, 05:28:42

Poly is one off, screws strip way too easily to make it feasible.

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have poly case makers explored using plastic screws for poly boards? just a thought.

aya3154 · « **Reply #89 on:** Fri, 01 June 2018, 22:11:16 »

Hyped for this one

amnesia0287 · « **Reply #90 on:** Fri, 01 June 2018, 23:28:17 »

Quote from: bciamny on Fri, 01 June 2018, 21:55:18

Quote from: beamingrobot on Fri, 01 June 2018, 05:28:42
Poly is one off, screws strip way too easily to make it feasible.

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have poly case makers explored using plastic screws for poly boards? just a thought.

MxSS is using brass standoffs if i remember right.

speedemonv12 · « **Reply #91 on:** Sat, 02 June 2018, 20:15:47 »

I’m in. But give me a numpad to match and I’ll have your babies

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elDuderino · « **Reply #92 on:** Tue, 05 June 2018, 09:53:10 »

can't wait for this. hope I manage to snag one.

if it does go to raffle, does you have a rough sense of how many people you'd expect to enter? wondering what my odds are

beamingrobot · « **Reply #93 on:** Wed, 06 June 2018, 01:08:40 »

So just a heads-up, we have about 200 people who filled up the form, maybe some dupes here and there so it's closer to 180.

I'm trying to get a few additional things confirmed before the GB starts, so apologies if this looks delayed. It will be well worth it

Here's how the numpad would look like:

J__T · « **Reply #94 on:** Wed, 06 June 2018, 09:14:03 »

oh god... I need this.

zap2oz · « **Reply #95 on:** Wed, 06 June 2018, 22:17:01 »

I dig it! Big fan of the geometric sides

Dennyroxsox · « **Reply #96 on:** Wed, 06 June 2018, 23:18:33 »

Looks great! I want to build a TKL to try out some MX black switches. Maybe something trolly like Box Navies on the Numpad?

wikkiwikki420 · « **Reply #97 on:** Wed, 06 June 2018, 23:20:22 »

That is a big if for me captain!

Techno Trousers · « **Reply #98 on:** Wed, 06 June 2018, 23:47:38 »

Quote from: Dennyroxsox on Wed, 06 June 2018, 23:18:33

Looks great! I want to build a TKL to try out some MX black switches. Maybe something trolly like Box Navies on the Numpad?

Well, if you're experimenting, I think this might be an overly expensive way to do it. Maybe start out with a cheap used TKL and solder in some MX black in place of what it comes with? That will also give you practice in soldering.

Chimera · « **Reply #99 on:** Wed, 06 June 2018, 23:52:07 »

I like that numpad. Is the numpad only for people that get the tkl or will there be an option for numpad only?

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Author Topic: [IC] KIRA TKL (Read 37602 times)