[GB] Alps Party 60% - Hannibal at the Gates

[cheddarbek]

Turn that frown upside down! You can always paint it yourself with some metalcast blue anodized paint! It works really well actually, in most cases. Passing that, you can go to a powder coating place and get it coated any color you want! THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES!

EDIT: as an example

Look at those switches, the subtle blue sliders, the tasteful tactile feel of it. Oh my god. It even has a watermark blue plate.

[jdcarpe]

Turn that frown upside down! You can always paint it yourself with some metalcast blue anodized paint! It works really well actually, in most cases. Passing that, you can go to a powder coating place and get it coated any color you want! THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES!

EDIT: as an example

Look at those switches, the subtle blue sliders, the tasteful tactile feel of it. Oh my god. It even has a watermark blue plate.

[ctm]

Any chance that someone here has an ANSI spare plate that I can buy?

[sean]

Any chance that someone here has an ANSI spare plate that I can buy?

i would if somebody has a HHKB plate that I could buy!

[pkircher]

any news on the switches ? thanks

[bubbedi]

When does another round of these type of group buys usually occur? I am really regretting not getting in on this one.

I'm very interested if anyone wants to sell an ANSI pcb.

[HoffmanMyster]

When does another round of these type of group buys usually occur? I am really regretting not getting in on this one.

I'm very interested if anyone wants to sell an ANSI pcb.

Whenever (if ever) the organizer wants to.    Some of these sort of buys are never repeated, but there may be a similar buy that pops up in a half a year or so - no way to predict it unless you're in cahoots with the organizer. 

[grav3serker]

I'm bummed I missed out on this buy! I just got a V60MTS-Q and now I'm addicted  I was planning on selling my TKL so I can get another Alps 60%. Next time around I guess. Unless someone ends up selling their parts! 

[trees]

I have way to many projects going on right now, and am looking for someone to take over my spot here if possible. I have:

Assembled PCB, Infinity plate, Quiet Clicks, and a Stab set. PM me if interested.

[childofthehorn]

I could very much use the same.... Would love to have an Infinity Layout Alps Plate.
I was a day too late because of some business travel (overall busyness).

[BlueNalgene]

Updates!

Plates - due to be complete by Nov. 23
PCBs - In the mail from Hasu, not sure on arrival date yet
Switches/Stabs - Scheduled delivery Nov. 16

Time to get excited.

[HoffmanMyster]

not sure on arrival date yet

god seriously this is just the worst group buy ever

[swimmingbird]

Updates!

Plates - due to be complete by Nov. 23
PCBs - In the mail from Hasu, not sure on arrival date yet
Switches/Stabs - Scheduled delivery Nov. 16

Time to get excited.

Man this is great news - everything is running so quick!

I can't decide what case is appropriate for it though and I don't have any alps keycaps until alpine winter happens 

[jbondeson]

not sure on arrival date yet

god seriously this is just the worst group buy ever

With such little complaining in the damn thread it just doesn't feel like a real GB

[HoffmanMyster]

not sure on arrival date yet

god seriously this is just the worst group buy ever

With such little complaining in the damn thread it just doesn't feel like a real GB

grumble grumble grumble

[deductivemonkee]

Updates!

Plates - due to be complete by Nov. 23
PCBs - In the mail from Hasu, not sure on arrival date yet
Switches/Stabs - Scheduled delivery Nov. 16

Time to get excited.

Happy Canadian!
I'll be even happier when I get it!

[njbair]

not sure on arrival date yet

god seriously this is just the worst group buy ever

With such little complaining in the damn thread it just doesn't feel like a real GB

Alps people don't complain much because we are used to getting shafted.

[cheddarbek]

Alps people don't complain much because we are used to getting shafted.

It's sad but true.

Funny, looks like the cases I ordered before this buy even began will arrive AFTER the parts from this buy do.

Thanks on the timing blue, (probably)sending me alps guts before I even have a case to put them in. Pfft!

[sean]

Alps people don't complain much because we are used to getting shafted.

It's sad but true.

Funny, looks like the cases I ordered before this buy even began will arrive AFTER the parts from this buy do.

Thanks on the timing blue, (probably)sending me alps guts before I even have a case to put them in. Pfft!

As a relatively new person to mechs and Alps, how exactly has Alps been shafted in the past? I recall a failed keyset GB but that might just be a false memory.

[stoic-lemon]

Alps people don't complain much because we are used to getting shafted.

It's sad but true.

Funny, looks like the cases I ordered before this buy even began will arrive AFTER the parts from this buy do.

Thanks on the timing blue, (probably)sending me alps guts before I even have a case to put them in. Pfft!

As a relatively new person to mechs and Alps, how exactly has Alps been shafted in the past? I recall a failed keyset GB but that might just be a false memory.

I think he meant GB's in general, many of which seem to go off the rails in some way or other.

[BlueNalgene]

I don't think Alps has been shafted in the past, it just suffers from slightly lower popularity.  You can't make it more popular without pushing something through to make it salient and gain the much needed attention of the community.  I was aware of this when I was planning, and that is why I spent so much time early on with the little stupid things that get people excited about the project like photoshop propaganda, artisan giveaways, and so many options that you can't not want at least something.  I've talked to CPT about writing up an article for Tactile about the process and pitfalls of making something from left field like this happen.  Hopefully it will be useful information for the future of all GB's here.

But why did I go to all this effort?  Simple.  I decided I wanted to do it.  Unfortunately, I can't expand on my reasons yet because my secret plans have yet to come to fruition.  Needless to say, I think everyone will get a kick out of the Shamalayan-esque twist I have planned.

[swimmingbird]

I don't think Alps has been shafted in the past, it just suffers from slightly lower popularity.  You can't make it more popular without pushing something through to make it salient and gain the much needed attention of the community.  I was aware of this when I was planning, and that is why I spent so much time early on with the little stupid things that get people excited about the project like photoshop propaganda, artisan giveaways, and so many options that you can't not want at least something.  I've talked to CPT about writing up an article for Tactile about the process and pitfalls of making something from left field like this happen.  Hopefully it will be useful information for the future of all GB's here.

But why did I go to all this effort?  Simple.  I decided I wanted to do it.  Unfortunately, I can't expand on my reasons yet because my secret plans have yet to come to fruition.  Needless to say, I think everyone will get a kick out of the Shamalayan-esque twist I have planned.

Bluenalgene was demik all along?

[hasu]

PCBs are just shipped to BlueNalgene with EMS, it will take 4 days accroding to Japan Post estimate.

[vivalarevolución]

I don't think Alps has been shafted in the past, it just suffers from slightly lower popularity.  You can't make it more popular without pushing something through to make it salient and gain the much needed attention of the community.  I was aware of this when I was planning, and that is why I spent so much time early on with the little stupid things that get people excited about the project like photoshop propaganda, artisan giveaways, and so many options that you can't not want at least something.  I've talked to CPT about writing up an article for Tactile about the process and pitfalls of making something from left field like this happen.  Hopefully it will be useful information for the future of all GB's here.

But why did I go to all this effort?  Simple.  I decided I wanted to do it.  Unfortunately, I can't expand on my reasons yet because my secret plans have yet to come to fruition.  Needless to say, I think everyone will get a kick out of the Shamalayan-esque twist I have planned.

This should be good.

PCBs are just shipped to BlueNalgene with EMS, it will take 4 days accroding to Japan Post estimate.

That's nice and fast.

[njbair]

As a relatively new person to mechs and Alps, how exactly has Alps been shafted in the past? I recall a failed keyset GB but that might just be a false memory.

I just meant we're always forgotten about. There was a failed PMK buy for a full Alps set, it was actually designed by Badwrench. I got my first Alps boards after the fact, just in time to catch the interest check for his modifiers.

I don't think Alps has been shafted in the past, it just suffers from slightly lower popularity.  You can't make it more popular without pushing something through to make it salient and gain the much needed attention of the community.  I was aware of this when I was planning, and that is why I spent so much time early on with the little stupid things that get people excited about the project like photoshop propaganda, artisan giveaways, and so many options that you can't not want at least something.  I've talked to CPT about writing up an article for Tactile about the process and pitfalls of making something from left field like this happen.  Hopefully it will be useful information for the future of all GB's here.

But why did I go to all this effort?  Simple.  I decided I wanted to do it.  Unfortunately, I can't expand on my reasons yet because my secret plans have yet to come to fruition.  Needless to say, I think everyone will get a kick out of the Shamalayan-esque twist I have planned.

I would love to hear your thoughts about the GB planning process! This was a super ambitious buy.

Bluenalgene was demik all along?

He's actually not a water bottle.

PCBs are just shipped to BlueNalgene with EMS, it will take 4 days accroding to Japan Post estimate.

Woot!

[vivalarevolución]

I don't think Alps has been shafted in the past, it just suffers from slightly lower popularity.  You can't make it more popular without pushing something through to make it salient and gain the much needed attention of the community.  I was aware of this when I was planning, and that is why I spent so much time early on with the little stupid things that get people excited about the project like photoshop propaganda, artisan giveaways, and so many options that you can't not want at least something.  I've talked to CPT about writing up an article for Tactile about the process and pitfalls of making something from left field like this happen.  Hopefully it will be useful information for the future of all GB's here.

But why did I go to all this effort?  Simple.  I decided I wanted to do it.  Unfortunately, I can't expand on my reasons yet because my secret plans have yet to come to fruition.  Needless to say, I think everyone will get a kick out of the Shamalayan-esque twist I have planned.

Oh yea, forgot to say, is this plan like some Elon Musk "I'm building rocket ships not because I want to compete with NASA but because I actually want to colonize Mars" type of thing? 

 Are you planning to take this keycap set to Mars? Are you actually Elon Musk?  If so, I request that you add an Alps keyboard to the Tesla touchscreen.

[tofgerl]

I suddenly have 'will the keys fit'-itis.
I originally was going to use my AEK2 plate with original AEK2 caps, and my Dell Winkey-ANSI-don't-make-me-look-up-the-model-number plate with Alpine Winter, but then I realized the AEK2 boards were REALLY hard to get to Europe without taking up a second mortgage, and I don't even have a first mortage. So I ordered some Dolch caps through Massdrop.

So now the thought is to use AW on the AEK2 plate and the Dolch on the Dell plate, and then switch to my original scheme when I get to the US next. Then I can buy a keyboard, dissasemble it in a shady hotel room and take the good parts back home.

But will this work? And is it possible that I've asked before and forgotten...? I'm slightly overworked...

[shoostep]

But why did I go to all this effort?  Simple.  I decided I wanted to do it.  Unfortunately, I can't expand on my reasons yet because my secret plans have yet to come to fruition.  Needless to say, I think everyone will get a kick out of the Shamalayan-esque twist I have planned.

So it turned out being cheaper than we expected, it's moving along quickly, and now there is a twist too!  This group buy continues to exceed my expectations in every way.

[njbair]

I suddenly have 'will the keys fit'-itis.
I originally was going to use my AEK2 plate with original AEK2 caps, and my Dell Winkey-ANSI-don't-make-me-look-up-the-model-number plate with Alpine Winter, but then I realized the AEK2 boards were REALLY hard to get to Europe without taking up a second mortgage, and I don't even have a first mortage. So I ordered some Dolch caps through Massdrop.

So now the thought is to use AW on the AEK2 plate and the Dolch on the Dell plate, and then switch to my original scheme when I get to the US next. Then I can buy a keyboard, dissasemble it in a shady hotel room and take the good parts back home.

But will this work? And is it possible that I've asked before and forgotten...? I'm slightly overworked...

Don't worry. Standard Dell ANSI will work with the Tai Hao caps from Massdrop (Dolch/Olivetti/WoB). And the Alpine Winter base kit will work on your AEKII board.

I'm actually typing on Tai Hao Dolch right now on my Filco Zero. They're pretty nice caps.

[tofgerl]

Don't worry. Standard Dell ANSI will work with the Tai Hao caps from Massdrop (Dolch/Olivetti/WoB). And the Alpine Winter base kit will work on your AEKII board.

I'm actually typing on Tai Hao Dolch right now on my Filco Zero. They're pretty nice caps.

Thanks, now I can relax and wait with no patience

[sean]

I don't think Alps has been shafted in the past, it just suffers from slightly lower popularity.  You can't make it more popular without pushing something through to make it salient and gain the much needed attention of the community.  I was aware of this when I was planning, and that is why I spent so much time early on with the little stupid things that get people excited about the project like photoshop propaganda, artisan giveaways, and so many options that you can't not want at least something.  I've talked to CPT about writing up an article for Tactile about the process and pitfalls of making something from left field like this happen.  Hopefully it will be useful information for the future of all GB's here.

But why did I go to all this effort?  Simple.  I decided I wanted to do it.  Unfortunately, I can't expand on my reasons yet because my secret plans have yet to come to fruition.  Needless to say, I think everyone will get a kick out of the Shamalayan-esque twist I have planned.

I was skeptical in the IC process (for reasons that are slipping my mind!), but hats off to you for the way you've handled the GB so far.

As a relatively new person to mechs and Alps, how exactly has Alps been shafted in the past? I recall a failed keyset GB but that might just be a false memory.

I just meant we're always forgotten about. There was a failed PMK buy for a full Alps set, it was actually designed by Badwrench. I got my first Alps boards after the fact, just in time to catch the interest check for his modifiers.

What happened to that gb? Not enough community support? PMK's fault? did the sets ever ship?

[jdcarpe]

What happened to that gb? Not enough community support? PMK's fault? did the sets ever ship?

Not enough orders to meet MOQ. It happened right around some other popular group buys, and I think people just had money tied up in other stuff.

[Applet]

Any chance that someone here has an ANSI spare plate that I can buy?

i would if somebody has a HHKB plate that I could buy!

I ordered a HHKB plate that I could let go to you if you have use for it and are interested. I just ordered it for the opportunity, don't have any current project planned for it. Better that it gets used for something good Not sure how it would work transferring the order or if it's to late. Already paid for shipping to Europe...

[sean]

Any chance that someone here has an ANSI spare plate that I can buy?

i would if somebody has a HHKB plate that I could buy!

I ordered a HHKB plate that I could let go to you if you have use for it and are interested. I just ordered it for the opportunity, don't have any current project planned for it. Better that it gets used for something good Not sure how it would work transferring the order or if it's to late. Already paid for shipping to Europe...

I'll pm Blue and see what can be done

ctm, still need an ansi plate?

[sean]

I ordered a HHKB plate that I could let go to you if you have use for it and are interested. I just ordered it for the opportunity, don't have any current project planned for it. Better that it gets used for something good Not sure how it would work transferring the order or if it's to late. Already paid for shipping to Europe...

Pm'd 

[ctm]

Any chance that someone here has an ANSI spare plate that I can buy?

i would if somebody has a HHKB plate that I could buy!

I ordered a HHKB plate that I could let go to you if you have use for it and are interested. I just ordered it for the opportunity, don't have any current project planned for it. Better that it gets used for something good Not sure how it would work transferring the order or if it's to late. Already paid for shipping to Europe...

I'll pm Blue and see what can be done

ctm, still need an ansi plate?

Is there any left? Which layout in specific? AT101, AT101W, or AEKII ANSI?

[sean]

Any chance that someone here has an ANSI spare plate that I can buy?

i would if somebody has a HHKB plate that I could buy!

I ordered a HHKB plate that I could let go to you if you have use for it and are interested. I just ordered it for the opportunity, don't have any current project planned for it. Better that it gets used for something good Not sure how it would work transferring the order or if it's to late. Already paid for shipping to Europe...

I'll pm Blue and see what can be done

ctm, still need an ansi plate?

Is there any left? Which layout in specific? AT101, AT101W, or AEKII ANSI?

I can transfer my AT101W plate with a non-stepped caps lock. I can send you a pm when I hear back from Applet.

[ctm]

Any chance that someone here has an ANSI spare plate that I can buy?

i would if somebody has a HHKB plate that I could buy!

I ordered a HHKB plate that I could let go to you if you have use for it and are interested. I just ordered it for the opportunity, don't have any current project planned for it. Better that it gets used for something good Not sure how it would work transferring the order or if it's to late. Already paid for shipping to Europe...

I'll pm Blue and see what can be done

ctm, still need an ansi plate?

Is there any left? Which layout in specific? AT101, AT101W, or AEKII ANSI?

I can transfer my AT101W plate with a non-stepped caps lock. I can send you a pm when I hear back from Applet.

Great. I would like to get this plate if it becomes available.

[sean]

Great. I would like to get this plate if it becomes available.

Pm'd

[tofgerl]

Did anyone end up getting the stepped capslock plate, by the way?

[grav3serker]

If anyone has a spare PCB and plate (AT101W or HHKB), I'll buy it off of you when you receive it

[tofgerl]

Well, time to think about cases. What's everyone getting? I'm out of money, so I'm buying plastic cases from Ali Express, but I've been thinking about getting some custom wood cases made by Ianis once I'm flush again.

[tominabox1]

Mine is going in a Tex acrylic case.

Well, time to think about cases. What's everyone getting? I'm out of money, so I'm buying plastic cases from Ali Express, but I've been thinking about getting some custom wood cases made by Ianis once I'm flush again.

[jdcarpe]

Well, time to think about cases. What's everyone getting? I'm out of money, so I'm buying plastic cases from Ali Express, but I've been thinking about getting some custom wood cases made by Ianis once I'm flush again.

Since the GH60s still haven't shipped here in the US, I have plenty of 60% alu cases for my Alps 60% projects.

Hammer...  treble318... imsto... TEX... MKC... Pure CNC... Vortex...

Some of them I have multiples of. I have too many 60% cases.

[CPTBadAss]

Well, time to think about cases. What's everyone getting? I'm out of money, so I'm buying plastic cases from Ali Express, but I've been thinking about getting some custom wood cases made by Ianis once I'm flush again.

Since the GH60s still haven't shipped here in the US, I have plenty of 60% alu cases for my Alps 60% projects.

Hammer...  treble318... imsto... TEX... Pure CNC... Vortex...

Some of them I have multiples of. I have too many 60% cases.

Slide a Hammer this way. That case is gorgeous; it got me like        

[cheddarbek]

I'm using a Tex acrylic & a wooden Royal Glam. I'm thinking blue alps (if I can find some) + Alpine Winter with the Tex, orange alps + Tai Hao Dolch with the Royal Glam.

[njbair]

I'm already short on 60% cases. I've looked into a couple of ideas for making my own out of aluminum, but they never took off.

Eventually I'm going to make a wooden one.

[jdcarpe]

I'm already short on 60% cases. I've looked into a couple of ideas for making my own out of aluminum, but they never took off.

Eventually I'm going to make a wooden one.

inanis makes wooden cases @ SEALwoodworking.com

[SJHL]

I have Tex Aluminum case and Tactile Brown Alps ready for it. Planning to build it as soon as I get my HHKB plate and Alpine Winter Keycaps!

[deductivemonkee]

I'm going to do a first test making wood cases on a cnc this week, may sell some, but will definitely share the results.