Author Topic: [GB] LSJ Ares HHKB-Style Keyboard [GB CLOSED] (Read 92799 times)

kenlee · « **on:** Sat, 23 December 2017, 06:20:55 »

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Production Pictures
https://imgur.com/a/U0FlirU

Interest Check here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92216.0

Dark Purple and Dark Gray prototype

More pics here:
https://imgur.com/a/gV8cz
https://imgur.com/a/z3FNd

Render of Armygreen

Color Options : all colors are matte finish
• Black
• Red
• Army green
• Matte Silver
• Dark gray(same as prototype)
• Dark purple(more darker than prototype)

Plate Specification :
• Brass plate: Polished and hairline finish
• Anodized aluminum plate: Red and Sliver

More Specifications
Case Specifications :
• Anodized aluminum 6061 case
• Top mounted plate
• 8 degrees angle
• Compatible with standard 60% pcb
• Support ISO and ANSI
• Polished and sand blast case

Pcb Specifications :
• Bface 60% custom pcb
• Fully Programmable by Bootmapper
• Diodes and Resistors already soldered
• Black matte coating surface
• Full Backlighting support and bottom RGB leds, south facing leds

Weight Specifications :
• Brass with yan/positive engraving
• Mixed with polished, sand blast and hairline finish

Price
• Alu case, Alu plate, brass weight $290 USD
• Alu case, brass plate, brass weight $300 USD
• + one Bface underglow rgb pcb $25 USD
• + one extra Alu plate $15 USD
• + one extra brass plate $25 USD
• Shipping cost and paypal fees will be added to the final invoice

Shipping
• All keyboards will be shipped from Taiwan.
• If you order one case, $40 shipped by DHL
• If you order 2+ cases, shipped by EMS and shipping cost is determined by your location
• If you are a china buyer, it will be shipped by SF Express (paid by receiver when receive)

Delivery time
• It might take 4-5 months after placing order to EVE

Notes:
• Deadline for order is Jan-17, 2018
• 85 sets Limit, FCFS sale
• Allow 3 days for paying invoice and invoices will be sent in batches
• Every order will receive a confirm mail and allow to change items before gb close
• Manufactured by EVE and every case have a solid keyboard bag

If any questions pls pm me here or send mail to
ares.hhkb@gmail.com

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:37:30 »

Approval bump

m1raz · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:42:22 »

ohhhh! can't wait on this, Congratulation ken!

Weiss · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:45:16 »

Super excited! Can't wait.

gutsack · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:48:16 »

Looking forward to it!

LightningXI · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:50:52 »

Any pics of the plates?

Puddsy · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:54:51 »

Quote from: LightningXI on Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:50:52

Any pics of the plates?

not my pic, from the IC

swimmingbird · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:56:52 »

Looks amazing

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nguyenhimself · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 21:48:54 »

Can anyone educate me on the benefits a brass plate provide over an alu case? Thanks.

kenlee · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 23:39:50 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:37:30

Approval bump

Thanks for approval

Quote from: Weiss on Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:45:16

Super excited! Can't wait.

Quote from: Miraclez on Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:42:22

ohhhh! can't wait on this, Congratulation ken!

Quote from: gutsack on Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:48:16

Looking forward to it!

Quote from: swimmingbird on Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:56:52

Looks amazing

Many thanks for your words and supports

kenlee · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 23:40:18 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:54:51

Quote from: LightningXI on Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:50:52
Any pics of the plates?

Show Image

not my pic, from the IC

I'll upload a clear pic of plate later tonight and pls just take the color of drakgray for reference cuz darkgray is original prototype and some places have been changed like top four corners are more sharper and plate changed too.

If you want more info pls check the interest thread, thanks
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92216.0

bminhz · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 05 January 2018, 01:09:07 »

What time are we looking for on Jan 10th? I'm hyped for this

wpnada · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 05 January 2018, 02:23:14 »

The Army green is so beautihul

quaddepos · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 05 January 2018, 04:40:37 »

Can't wait, what time will it be on?

Mousy · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 05 January 2018, 06:25:47 »

In for a Dark Grey for sure really excited for this!

kenlee · « **Reply #15 on:** Fri, 05 January 2018, 07:32:28 »

Quote from: LightningXI on Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:50:52

Any pics of the plates?

kenlee · « **Reply #16 on:** Fri, 05 January 2018, 07:33:07 »

Quote from: bminhz on Fri, 05 January 2018, 01:09:07

What time are we looking for on Jan 10th? I'm hyped for this

Quote from: quaddepos on Fri, 05 January 2018, 04:40:37

Can't wait, what time will it be on?

2018/1/10 AM7:00 GMT-8

Check Time Countdown Here

Update on OP as well

quaddepos · « **Reply #17 on:** Fri, 05 January 2018, 07:35:04 »

Quote from: kenlee on Fri, 05 January 2018, 07:33:07

Quote from: bminhz on Fri, 05 January 2018, 01:09:07
What time are we looking for on Jan 10th? I'm hyped for this

Quote from: quaddepos on Fri, 05 January 2018, 04:40:37
Can't wait, what time will it be on?

2018/1/10 AM7:00 GMT-8

Check Time Countdown Here

Update on OP as well

Thanks! really can't wait man!

Vadurr · « **Reply #18 on:** Fri, 05 January 2018, 09:08:22 »

Are the PCB's going to have North or South facing LEDs?

icyskyz · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 05 January 2018, 15:41:35 »

Amazing work there buddy! I can't wait to get my hands on one! Love the design

Mousy · « **Reply #20 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 12:18:47 »

Just noticed that it comes with a hard keyboard case! Love the extra miles you are going to for this as I would hate to get a ding in the keyboard! Are there any pictures of what the case will be like either way I am so excited for this

bminhz · « **Reply #21 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 13:30:32 »

Quote from: GrumpyLlama on Sat, 06 January 2018, 12:18:47

Just noticed that it comes with a hard keyboard case! Love the extra miles you are going to for this as I would hate to get a ding in the keyboard! Are there any pictures of what the case will be like either way I am so excited for this

Check IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92216.0

Mousy · « **Reply #22 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 15:06:56 »

Quote from: bminhz on Sat, 06 January 2018, 13:30:32

Check IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92216.0

I couldnt find anything on there about the case further than the initial post.

kmba · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 16:18:48 »

any of the EVE boards here anodized in the "silver white" color?

http://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/3609

amnesia0287 · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 17:01:09 »

Quote from: tameone on Sat, 06 January 2018, 16:18:48

any of the EVE boards here anodized in the "silver white" color?

http://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/3609

Silver/White anodizing is almost always just clear.

kenlee · « **Reply #25 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 17:33:15 »

Quote from: Vadurr on Fri, 05 January 2018, 09:08:22

Are the PCB's going to have North or South facing LEDs?

South facing LEDs

Quote from: GrumpyLlama on Sat, 06 January 2018, 15:06:56

Quote from: bminhz on Sat, 06 January 2018, 13:30:32
Check IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92216.0

I couldnt find anything on there about the case further than the initial post.

Same style as Mira's bag but just smaller to fit 60%

Quoted from Will_26 post in Mira Gb thread
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87310.1250

Quote from: Amnesia on Sat, 06 January 2018, 17:01:09

Quote from: tameone on Sat, 06 January 2018, 16:18:48
any of the EVE boards here anodized in the "silver white" color?

http://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/3609

Silver/White anodizing is almost always just clear.

Same as sliver color of Evil 80-Odyssey and you also can check the photos in IC thread of Evil 80-Odyssey

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93107.0

Rafa_n · « **Reply #26 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 18:09:19 »

How much does the whole keyboard weigh?

kenlee · « **Reply #27 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 20:31:35 »

Quote from: Rafa_n on Sat, 06 January 2018, 18:09:19

How much does the whole keyboard weigh?

Under 1.2kg. If adding solid bag and package might be around 2kg.

I'll give a definite info when I get it from EVE.

dyrdevil · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 07 January 2018, 06:55:48 »

This looks really nice. Any more pics of the army green from the top?

kmba · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 07 January 2018, 09:52:31 »

Quote from: dyrdevil on Sun, 07 January 2018, 06:55:48

This looks really nice. Any more pics of the army green from the top?

The army green is just a photoshop of the purple prototype

lanyusea · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 07 January 2018, 23:38:02 »

hmm... it is hard to choose between White and ArmyGreen

quaddepos · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 00:59:39 »

I wonder how good Army green would look like with GMK camping

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tragedyfoundus · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 08:37:39 »

I have to ask, what's the advantage of a brass plate? I would be using tactile switches, most likely Zealios or something. If that matters at all.

Mousy · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 08:40:21 »

Quote from: tragedyfoundus on Mon, 08 January 2018, 08:37:39

I have to ask, what's the advantage of a brass plate? I would be using tactile switches, most likely Zealios or something. If that matters at all.

From my knowledge which isn't huge it is mostly for looks but there is also an element of the sound and feel when you bottom out as the keycap will make contact with the plate. I have used both alu and brass and couldn't noticeably tell the difference.

kmba · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 10:17:07 »

Quote from: tragedyfoundus on Mon, 08 January 2018, 08:37:39

I have to ask, what's the advantage of a brass plate? I would be using tactile switches, most likely Zealios or something. If that matters at all.

Brass is more dense than aluminum, and gives a more rigid base for switches. It won't flex as much on key presses so presses and bottoming out feels more firm. Also the density gives a slightly deeper sound on bottoming out.

Many people prefer more dense plates for linear switches, and more flexible plates for tactile switches but that's personal preference

Mousy · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 10:38:06 »

Quote from: tameone on Mon, 08 January 2018, 10:17:07

Brass is more dense than aluminum, and gives a more rigid base for switches. It won't flex as much on key presses so presses and bottoming out feels more firm. Also the density gives a slightly deeper sound on bottoming out.

Many people prefer more dense plates for linear switches, and more flexible plates for tactile switches but that's personal preference

Damn now I want to try a brass plate again.... I'm already ordering an extra one with the GB so might go with one of each but cant decide..... to many options!

tragedyfoundus · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 12:37:31 »

Quote

Brass is more dense than aluminum, and gives a more rigid base for switches. It won't flex as much on key presses so presses and bottoming out feels more firm. Also the density gives a slightly deeper sound on bottoming out.

Many people prefer more dense plates for linear switches, and more flexible plates for tactile switches but that's personal preference

Ah okay, I gotcha. I'll probably get the brass plate then since it's something different and I like the idea of having a deeper sound.

tragedyfoundus · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 13:17:43 »

Is there some kind of treatment that prevents oxidation on the brass plate?

amnesia0287 · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 21:49:38 »

What is the actual color being used for the army green? Like is there a pantone? I'm super torn about it cause I really like the idea of a green case, but there is a very thin line between a good and a bad green for me.

Has EVE done anything similar before?

Is it just gonna look like this:

lanyusea · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 22:04:21 »

Quote from: Amnesia on Mon, 08 January 2018, 21:49:38

What is the actual color being used for the army green? Like is there a pantone? I'm super torn about it cause I really like the idea of a green case, but there is a very thin line between a good and a bad green for me.

Has EVE done anything similar before?

Is it just gonna look like this:
Show Image

Yes, EVE has done some green before.

I see two, both are on MOON.

One is on the bottom case: check the last image of https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/2944
The other is on the top case: check the third last image of https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/1518

Personally I think the AmryGreen looks like the 2nd one of these two greens (they all should be rendering I guess, for real looks check this: https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/3636.)

kenlee · « **Reply #40 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 22:06:27 »

Quote from: Amnesia on Mon, 08 January 2018, 21:49:38

What is the actual color being used for the army green? Like is there a pantone? I'm super torn about it cause I really like the idea of a green case, but there is a very thin line between a good and a bad green for me.

Has EVE done anything similar before?

Is it just gonna look like this:
Show Image

Eve has done a green on moon and I'll ask Eve to make armygreen to be similar to this color

Pics quoted from one buyer in eve's qq group

lanyusea · « **Reply #41 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 23:24:23 »

Quote from: kenlee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 22:06:27

Quote from: Amnesia on Mon, 08 January 2018, 21:49:38
What is the actual color being used for the army green? Like is there a pantone? I'm super torn about it cause I really like the idea of a green case, but there is a very thin line between a good and a bad green for me.

Has EVE done anything similar before?

Is it just gonna look like this:
Show Image

Eve has done a green on moon and I'll ask Eve to make armygreen to be similar to this color

Pics quoted from one buyer in eve's qq group

Show Image

Show Image

It is darker than your rendering.

Personally, ArmyGreen loos like a gray green (RGB: 100,150,70 from my point of view). But the moon one seems more likely to be a dark green (RGB: 50,90,10 from my point of view).

hmm... then I choose White! :p

quaddepos · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 23:25:37 »

Quote from: lanyusea on Mon, 08 January 2018, 23:24:23

Quote from: kenlee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 22:06:27
Quote from: Amnesia on Mon, 08 January 2018, 21:49:38
What is the actual color being used for the army green? Like is there a pantone? I'm super torn about it cause I really like the idea of a green case, but there is a very thin line between a good and a bad green for me.

Has EVE done anything similar before?

Is it just gonna look like this:
Show Image

Eve has done a green on moon and I'll ask Eve to make armygreen to be similar to this color

Pics quoted from one buyer in eve's qq group

Show Image

Show Image

It is darker than your rendering.

Personally, ArmyGreen loos like a gray green (RGB: 100,150,70 from my point of view). But the moon one seems more likely to be a dark green (RGB: 50,90,10 from my point of view).

hmm... then I choose White! :p

Better safe than sorry ;)

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kmba · « **Reply #43 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 23:44:18 »

Keep in mind, white isn't white. It's matte silver (hence the name, Silver white), that will look lighter than silver ano that has more shine.

kenlee · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 08 January 2018, 23:48:52 »

Quote from: tameone on Mon, 08 January 2018, 23:44:18

Keep in mind, white isn't white. It's matte silver (hence the name, Silver white), that will look lighter than silver ano that has more shine.

Thanks for correcting and i'll update on OP and form

amnesia0287 · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 09 January 2018, 00:40:17 »

Quote from: lanyusea on Mon, 08 January 2018, 23:24:23

Quote from: kenlee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 22:06:27
Quote from: Amnesia on Mon, 08 January 2018, 21:49:38
What is the actual color being used for the army green? Like is there a pantone? I'm super torn about it cause I really like the idea of a green case, but there is a very thin line between a good and a bad green for me.

Has EVE done anything similar before?

Is it just gonna look like this:
Show Image

Eve has done a green on moon and I'll ask Eve to make armygreen to be similar to this color

Pics quoted from one buyer in eve's qq group

Show Image

Show Image

It is darker than your rendering.

Personally, ArmyGreen loos like a gray green (RGB: 100,150,70 from my point of view). But the moon one seems more likely to be a dark green (RGB: 50,90,10 from my point of view).

hmm... then I choose White! :p

See, I like the green on the moon, but I don't know that I like the render, thats why i think im gonna dark purple :P

quaddepos · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 09 January 2018, 00:41:10 »

Black will be black right

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amnesia0287 · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 09 January 2018, 00:42:47 »

Quote from: quaddepos on Tue, 09 January 2018, 00:41:10

Black will be black right

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I mean, technically it's always just dark grey or darker grey unless you gotta line on some vantablack keyboards

quaddepos · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 09 January 2018, 00:43:16 »

That would be cool tho!

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Johnee · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 09 January 2018, 01:13:02 »

Quote from: kenlee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 22:06:27

Quote from: Amnesia on Mon, 08 January 2018, 21:49:38
What is the actual color being used for the army green? Like is there a pantone? I'm super torn about it cause I really like the idea of a green case, but there is a very thin line between a good and a bad green for me.

Has EVE done anything similar before?

Is it just gonna look like this:
Show Image

Eve has done a green on moon and I'll ask Eve to make armygreen to be similar to this color

Pics quoted from one buyer in eve's qq group

Show Image

Show Image

If the green will be like the green on the Moon in your pics, I might pick it over the silver. I'm not at all fond of the army connotation, but I do love green. :)

Quote from: tragedyfoundus on Mon, 08 January 2018, 13:17:43

Is there some kind of treatment that prevents oxidation on the brass plate?

I'm also curious about this. Will we need to apply a treatment ourselves?

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