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Offline Giptuke

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #100 on: Thu, 30 April 2020, 15:05:25 »
Sorry for the last minute question but how annoying is it actually to build with Nylon? Is there any risk of ruining the build? Have some concern because this is the first time I'll be soldering.

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #101 on: Fri, 01 May 2020, 02:52:08 »
Sorry for the last minute question but how annoying is it actually to build with Nylon? Is there any risk of ruining the build? Have some concern because this is the first time I'll be soldering.

No you wouldn't be able to actually cause damage to anything. The biggest issue is you have to push the plate up from underneath to clip into the switches properly meaning you need to start at the centre of the board.

Offline SourKimchi

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #102 on: Sun, 03 May 2020, 13:14:50 »
I saw that on ilumkb the group buy is still open. How long is it open for?

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #103 on: Sun, 03 May 2020, 16:01:05 »
I saw that on ilumkb the group buy is still open. How long is it open for?

I have the same question.

Offline dmatx1

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #104 on: Sun, 03 May 2020, 16:14:30 »
I saw that on ilumkb the group buy is still open. How long is it open for?

I have the same question.
It is already closed on MyKeyboard and DailyClack. It is Monday 5:13 AM in Singapore, so probably it will close in a couple hours.

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #105 on: Mon, 04 May 2020, 03:27:53 »
I saw that on ilumkb the group buy is still open. How long is it open for?

I have the same question.

It shouldn't still be open, I'll message them to change it

Offline ComfortablyJuice

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #106 on: Sun, 10 May 2020, 14:49:49 »
Any chance there'll be extra tops in stock once these arrive to vendors? Really regretting not picking up a white top.

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #107 on: Mon, 11 May 2020, 04:48:11 »
Any chance there'll be extra tops in stock once these arrive to vendors? Really regretting not picking up a white top.

we will be ordering extras with each vendor to cover QC fails, hopefully everything is good and there will be some nice A-stock extras. Else there will be b-c stock

Offline SourKimchi

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #108 on: Mon, 11 May 2020, 08:56:53 »
That’s amazing news!! I was so bummed I missed the group buy! Will you make an announcement when those are available?

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #109 on: Mon, 11 May 2020, 18:04:28 »
That’s amazing news!! I was so bummed I missed the group buy! Will you make an announcement when those are available?

Yes, likely will be here but no firm decision yet.

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #110 on: Tue, 09 June 2020, 21:55:15 »
Does anyone know if there is a discord server for this GB? i got in through mech.eu and would like to follow updates, if they have them?

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #111 on: Tue, 09 June 2020, 21:57:52 »
Does anyone know if there is a discord server for this GB? i got in through mech.eu and would like to follow updates, if they have them?
https://discord.gg/JKMeBR

Offline adamjohari

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #112 on: Thu, 11 June 2020, 21:11:04 »
My first custom keyboard purchase  :thumb:

The entrance of the rabbit hole
After | KBD8X Mk2 | Prophet | Ducky One 2 Mini

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Offline TemporaryFix101

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #113 on: Fri, 12 June 2020, 21:57:04 »
I'm so sad I missed this. The sound tests by Koen Romers sound incredible. The Prophet and Zephyr are my favourite sounding boards so far.
Any chance of a raffle for an extra keyboard or a second round?

Offline Rew23

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #114 on: Sun, 21 June 2020, 16:47:40 »
Will there be extra like pcbs, plates, and different tops available once the initial Groupbuy orders have been fulfilled?

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit
« Reply #115 on: Mon, 22 June 2020, 00:38:07 »
Sorry for the last minute question but how annoying is it actually to build with Nylon? Is there any risk of ruining the build? Have some concern because this is the first time I'll be soldering.

No you wouldn't be able to actually cause damage to anything. The biggest issue is you have to push the plate up from underneath to clip into the switches properly meaning you need to start at the centre of the board.

For plastic plates in general, I recommend using two skewers while putting in switches in a row at a time. Works wonders. ;)

Can confirm this method works fine with Nylon for my prophet.

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #116 on: Thu, 25 June 2020, 12:08:23 »
Will there be extra like pcbs, plates, and different tops available once the initial Groupbuy orders have been fulfilled?

I'm so sad I missed this. The sound tests by Koen Romers sound incredible. The Prophet and Zephyr are my favourite sounding boards so far.
Any chance of a raffle for an extra keyboard or a second round?


yes once all GB orders are shipped and verified extras will be sold. It is up to the vendors how they want to sell their extras :-)

Offline Tarek

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #117 on: Sat, 27 June 2020, 08:19:11 »
Here's hoping the Nylon plate doesn't give me too much trouble but I'm pretty sure ill end up using PP and Nylon as a potential backup. Honestly super excited for this one. Can't wait.

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #118 on: Sat, 27 June 2020, 14:18:07 »
I neglected to pick this up when I had the chance and now I regret not having one for my collection.

Such a fantastic job done here, I will be waiting for extras.



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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #119 on: Thu, 02 July 2020, 04:56:07 »
Here's hoping the Nylon plate doesn't give me too much trouble but I'm pretty sure ill end up using PP and Nylon as a potential backup. Honestly super excited for this one. Can't wait.

I really think everyone is worried too much about it! I haven't had an issue with mine.

I neglected to pick this up when I had the chance and now I regret not having one for my collection.

Such a fantastic job done here, I will be waiting for extras.




Thanks for the kind words


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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #120 on: Thu, 02 July 2020, 05:04:51 »
If you got a Nylon plate, I recommend using it right away. These shrink over time, at one point they will no longer fit the board.

It will be your best typing experience, but with time it stiffens and loses its overly unique properties over other plastic plates.

With that said, even knowing this, I ordered 2 boards with nylon plates exclusively. :)

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #121 on: Fri, 10 July 2020, 05:57:52 »
If you got a Nylon plate, I recommend using it right away. These shrink over time, at one point they will no longer fit the board.

It will be your best typing experience, but with time it stiffens and loses its overly unique properties over other plastic plates.

With that said, even knowing this, I ordered 2 boards with nylon plates exclusively. :)

FWIW I had a half nylon plate in the box for over 8 months and used it for a build and it worked fine - it was a little harder to build with but once built worked as the other does. Of course your mileage might vary.

Offline Ensaum

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #122 on: Tue, 04 August 2020, 17:43:13 »
So.. Just out of curiosity.. What would be the deadline to edit the option selection form?

I chose HHKB, but am now realizing WKL or Standard is way more practical for my needs.

Offline Zeelobby

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #123 on: Tue, 04 August 2020, 18:19:34 »
So.. Just out of curiosity.. What would be the deadline to edit the option selection form?

I chose HHKB, but am now realizing WKL or Standard is way more practical for my needs.
Well past. The boards are already being manufactured. Best you can do is ask whatever vendor you bought from if they'd be willing to swap it out when they get them in with some of the extras. Or find someone with the top you want to trade with.

Offline Ensaum

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #124 on: Tue, 04 August 2020, 18:47:56 »
So.. Just out of curiosity.. What would be the deadline to edit the option selection form?

I chose HHKB, but am now realizing WKL or Standard is way more practical for my needs.
Well past. The boards are already being manufactured. Best you can do is ask whatever vendor you bought from if they'd be willing to swap it out when they get them in with some of the extras. Or find someone with the top you want to trade with.

Kinda figured this would be the case. Honestly might just try and get an extra top :D

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #125 on: Mon, 17 August 2020, 07:47:49 »
updated first post

Offline Solotov

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #126 on: Mon, 17 August 2020, 10:08:12 »
Hope we get a perfect alternative material for the nylon plates  :thumb:
Flex is love, flex is life.

Offline Cujo96

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #127 on: Wed, 19 August 2020, 23:35:33 »
Is there a discord that we can join? I can't seem to find one on the website anywhere.

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #128 on: Thu, 20 August 2020, 00:01:32 »
Is there a discord that we can join? I can't seem to find one on the website anywhere.
There's a link in the opening post.

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #129 on: Thu, 20 August 2020, 00:55:11 »
Is there a discord that we can join? I can't seem to find one on the website anywhere.
There's a link in the opening post.
I am so blind, thanks lmao

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #130 on: Tue, 01 September 2020, 05:53:00 »
updated OP

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #131 on: Fri, 11 September 2020, 09:01:25 »
updated OP

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #132 on: Thu, 01 October 2020, 07:43:38 »
updated first post with update 5

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Manufacturing)
« Reply #133 on: Mon, 26 October 2020, 06:41:55 »
updated OP

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #134 on: Mon, 26 October 2020, 09:37:14 »
Oh boi I can't wait to get this board  :D

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #135 on: Fri, 30 October 2020, 00:27:20 »
Will extra accessories be for sale anytime in the future?  I neglected to pick up an extra plate and stuff.

Thank you

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #136 on: Sat, 31 October 2020, 02:28:36 »
great!  :)

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #137 on: Tue, 03 November 2020, 03:17:03 »
Will extra accessories be for sale anytime in the future?  I neglected to pick up an extra plate and stuff.

Thank you

Extras will be in the hands of the individual vendors - there are extras of everything though!

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #138 on: Wed, 18 November 2020, 06:37:28 »
have the boards shipped to the vendors?

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #139 on: Wed, 18 November 2020, 06:41:53 »
have the boards shipped to the vendors?
Yup

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #140 on: Mon, 23 November 2020, 01:32:33 »
have the boards shipped to the vendors?
Yup

When can we expect it to ship?

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #141 on: Thu, 26 November 2020, 06:49:52 »
have the boards shipped to the vendors?
Yup

When can we expect it to ship?

Most is still on its way to the vendors - once they have it most estimate 1-2 weeks for QC and packing before they will begin shipping so hopefully we're looking at 1st-2nd week of December for shipping

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #142 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 13:51:02 »
Which one do I go with :o









Disclaimer: Brass is not max approved and he won't run it as it doesn't align with his vision for the board, don't bother him about these.

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« Reply #143 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 13:56:07 »
Which one do I go with :o

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Disclaimer: Brass is not max approved and he won't run it as it doesn't align with his vision for the board, don't bother him about these.

PC and brass all day.

Is there a planned r2 with a frosted PC option? Or are these just protos.

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #144 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 13:57:11 »
Which one do I go with :o

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Disclaimer: Brass is not max approved and he won't run it as it doesn't align with his vision for the board, don't bother him about these.

PC and brass all day.

Is there a planned r2 with a frosted PC option? Or are these just protos.

These are private runs and Max has explicitly said he won't run brass, probably same for PC

Offline Ensaum

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« Reply #145 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 14:00:39 »
These are private runs and Max has explicitly said he won't run brass, probably same for PC

Gotcha. A good pc 60% has been on my endgame list for a while. Guess I'll just keep waiting for a second run of Klippe S then.

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« Reply #146 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 14:34:32 »
Which one do I go with :o

The one that got stolen and ended up on ebay covered in spunk. At least it got a good story to it!

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #147 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 16:36:14 »
Emir with the flexx

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #148 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 16:49:39 »
Which one do I go with :o

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Disclaimer: Brass is not max approved and he won't run it as it doesn't align with his vision for the board, don't bother him about these.

PC and brass all day.

Is there a planned r2 with a frosted PC option? Or are these just protos.

These are private runs and Max has explicitly said he won't run brass, probably same for PC
Curious to know why. Do you know was it because of cost/sound/weight?

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Re: [GB] Prophet 60% Keyboard Kit (Shipping to Vendors)
« Reply #149 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 04:19:53 »
Which one do I go with :o

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Disclaimer: Brass is not max approved and he won't run it as it doesn't align with his vision for the board, don't bother him about these.

PC and brass all day.

Is there a planned r2 with a frosted PC option? Or are these just protos.

These are private runs and Max has explicitly said he won't run brass, probably same for PC
Curious to know why. Do you know was it because of cost/sound/weight?

doesn't align with the designers vision of the board