I submitted the form, but I haven't received an email confirmation yet so I don't know if it worked. Has anyone else who submitted a form received an email confirmation yet?
I submitted the form, but I haven't received an email confirmation yet so I don't know if it worked. Has anyone else who submitted a form received an email confirmation yet?
Hi, sorry if this is a silly question -- If I get an extra PCB, that means I can switch between Alpha and Beta layouts?
Nice. I like the layout options. Will the case be made in the Ukraine in its entirety? CNC, cerakoting etc?
I'm debating getting a Taro set to go with the yellow version of this. Haven't bought a GMK set yet, but I think that color palette would look really good with a yellow case. Opinions?I think it'll look v nice imo, but all up to you in the end.
Isn't this a clone of TKC's Candybar?
Isn't this a clone of TKC's Candybar?
I'm surprised. It's common to ask permission before running a clone or "inspired by" design like this - see all the Alice clones. Permission was sought and granted.
I'm surprised. It's common to ask permission before running a clone or "inspired by" design like this - see all the Alice clones. Permission was sought and granted.
Frankly IDGAF. It was a novel design, and you've duplicated 90%+ of it. It's not like you did another riff on a TKL.
I wonder what the reaction would be if TKC announced Infinikey Hyperfuse tomorrow...?
It's an active product. The GB is still fulfilling. Extras haven't even gone up for sale yet.What are you trying to say?
Previous poster implied that it was ok to clone Candybar since the GB is over.
Previous poster implied that it was ok to clone Candybar since the GB is over.
I'm surprised. It's common to ask permission before running a clone or "inspired by" design like this - see all the Alice clones. Permission was sought and granted.
I'm surprised. It's common to ask permission before running a clone or "inspired by" design like this - see all the Alice clones. Permission was sought and granted.
So because a 40% with a numpad exists, it's not ok to design another one? No one has to get permission from the designer of the first 40%, 60%, 65%, 1800, etc. in order to design a new one of those.
Besides, the case design is different, the mounting points are different, the spacebar layout options are different, there's an indicator LED, the color options are different, it's Cerakoted instead of anodized, and even the aluminum alloy the case is made of is different.
It's ok to have options in the market. The layout the Candybar uses isn't patented, and this keyboard isn't a clone of that anyway.
I'm surprised. It's common to ask permission before running a clone or "inspired by" design like this - see all the Alice clones. Permission was sought and granted.
So because a 40% with a numpad exists, it's not ok to design another one? No one has to get permission from the designer of the first 40%, 60%, 65%, 1800, etc. in order to design a new one of those.
Besides, the case design is different, the mounting points are different, the spacebar layout options are different, there's an indicator LED, the color options are different, it's Cerakoted instead of anodized, and even the aluminum alloy the case is made of is different.
It's ok to have options in the market. The layout the Candybar uses isn't patented, and this keyboard isn't a clone of that anyway.
Frankly IDGAF. It was a novel design, and you've duplicated 90%+ of it. It's not like you did another riff on a TKL.Bruh, did you even look at the IC? Don't come here with that attitude of "idgaf". Inspiration is inspiration. If TKC had a problem, wouldn't they have contacted when the IC was up? Not now, when the GB is running.
I wonder what the reaction would be if TKC announced Infinikey Hyperfuse tomorrow...?
Previous poster implied that it was ok to clone Candybar since the GB is over.
I don’t have anything TKC they are cool guys) but as I understand it, you are cooperating with them ... and if it’s really true, I would like to find out from whom they asked for permission or buy a patent... on OG 1800 cherry ... on m0116 ... on SSK ... these are 1 in 1 copied keyboards ..... BUT I know personally and for a long time this is a person and Lyra I saw a long time ago as a project..... just calm down)
Frankly IDGAF. It was a novel design, and you've duplicated 90%+ of it. It's not like you did another riff on a TKL.Bruh, did you even look at the IC? Don't come here with that attitude of "idgaf". Inspiration is inspiration. If TKC had a problem, wouldn't they have contacted when the IC was up? Not now, when the GB is running.
I wonder what the reaction would be if TKC announced Infinikey Hyperfuse tomorrow...?
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Frankly IDGAF. It was a novel design, and you've duplicated 90%+ of it. It's not like you did another riff on a TKL.Bruh, did you even look at the IC? Don't come here with that attitude of "idgaf". Inspiration is inspiration. If TKC had a problem, wouldn't they have contacted when the IC was up? Not now, when the GB is running.
I wonder what the reaction would be if TKC announced Infinikey Hyperfuse tomorrow...?
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We became aware of it this morning.
Can we stop fighting and get proper renders for the different colors + keycap layouts instead? lol
Can we stop fighting and get proper renders for the different colors + keycap layouts instead? lol
I'd agree, also if OP is willing to share, I'd love to know if the MOQ is close to being met.
Sorry if this comes across as mean-spirited, but I thought this quote from Terry on the TKC "about us" page was funny in light of this thread:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0jmpoZ4.png)
Sorry if this comes across as mean-spirited, but I thought this quote from Terry on the TKC "about us" page was funny in light of this thread:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0jmpoZ4.png)
Not sure I see the humor. Cloning is the opposite of diversity.
Sorry if this comes across as mean-spirited, but I thought this quote from Terry on the TKC "about us" page was funny in light of this thread:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0jmpoZ4.png)
Not sure I see the humor. Cloning is the opposite of diversity.
oh my god, how can you be so tone deaf, the dude made a keyboard because candybar doesn't support his own language well (not enough alphas) and had to ask permission? Even though he "copied" only the general idea and credited the candybar as inspiration? literally anything else was made from scratch, unbelievable
Looks like someone is insecure in their own product.
"Extras haven't even gone up yet", they're more concerned that your board is better and more attractive and therefore will impact sales, than he is upset that "you didn't ask for permission". :)
this is like nestle accusing hershey of making a candybar that's like theirs
It started out as a crazy idea in IRC to build a 40% keyboard with a tenkey. However though the information in this thread ( http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40567.0 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40567.0) ) I decided to attempt to build said keyboard. I would like to give a shoutout to CPTBadAss for helping me with this project so far and Flip for naming it. Also metalliqaz for inspiring me with his awesome Epsilon case design. I thought I would share my progress here.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/YYe3LFD.png)
Planned layoutShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/k1DTUFB.jpg)
Plate just cut on CNC millShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ydIjJuS.jpg)
Switches and standoffs installedShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/Wh08LIy.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/E0qMPy9.jpg)
Keycaps onShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/TsZiGrh.jpg)
Lots of soldering to do!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/amlk2xp.jpg)
Backplate and feet attachedShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/Q3jqqvh.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/CIK1TbK.jpg)
Teensy attached to backplate
Left to do:
-Wire up the matrix/ solder switches
-Program the Teensy
Looks like you all are evil cloners of a project from 2013! :eek: (a project which was itself inspired by another project (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40567.0) - hmm, I'm noticing a pattern here...)
Hi Alexbarb
I've registered for this GB last week but haven't received any email confirmation yet.
Is this normal/when are we supposed to receive email?
I don't want to re-register as it might give you wrong total order amount.... Thanks
Hi Alexbarb
I've registered for this GB last week but haven't received any email confirmation yet.
Is this normal/when are we supposed to receive email?
I don't want to re-register as it might give you wrong total order amount.... Thanks
Hi! I reply to the mail if you have left a question. Until March 22, everyone will receive an invoice, or an approximate date when I send it
Hi Alexbarb
I've registered for this GB last week but haven't received any email confirmation yet.
Is this normal/when are we supposed to receive email?
I don't want to re-register as it might give you wrong total order amount.... Thanks
Hi! I reply to the mail if you have left a question. Until March 22, everyone will receive an invoice, or an approximate date when I send it
I'm actually quite interested in this. Are there any renders of the multiple color choices for this board? Only ones I've seen so far are the all black renders.
Hi Alexbarb
I've registered for this GB last week but haven't received any email confirmation yet.
Is this normal/when are we supposed to receive email?
I don't want to re-register as it might give you wrong total order amount.... Thanks
Hi! I reply to the mail if you have left a question. Until March 22, everyone will receive an invoice, or an approximate date when I send it
Alexbarb,
Confirmation emails are standard practice for online purchases. I understand that you will respond to people's questions by email, but multiple people have already been confused by the lack of a confirmation email.
To make sure everyone who submits an order form is confident that their order was received, I think you should make sure they receive a confirmation email soon after submitting their form. If we don't know that our order went through until receiving an invoice after the GB period ends, some of us will be worried.
I'm sure confirmation emails are built in to Google Forms anyway, so you shouldn't have to do any extra work aside from enabling the feature.
I suppose only those ordering from this point onwards will receive the confirmation email, not prior one?
I suppose only those ordering from this point onwards will receive the confirmation email, not prior one?
Yes, to everyone who filled out until this day, I personally will write this week
It seems that the issue with Cerakote is that it's appearance due to structure largely depends on light and application method.
I looked up the samples on each colouring based on these links:
Cobalt H112:
https://www.cerakote.com/project-gallery?htids=Cobalt%20H-112
Blue Titanium H-185:
https://www.cerakote.com/project-gallery?htids=Blue%20Titanium%20H-185
Polar Blue H-326:
https://www.cerakote.com/project-gallery?htids=POLAR%20BLUE%20H-326
Pink Champagne H-311:
https://www.cerakote.com/project-gallery?htids=PINK%20CHAMPAGNE%20H-311
Bright Purple H-217:
https://www.cerakote.com/project-gallery?htids=Bright%20Purple%20H-217
Robin’s Egg Blue H-175:
https://www.cerakote.com/project-gallery?htids=Robin%27s%20Egg%20Blue%20H-175
Corvette Yellow H-144:
https://www.cerakote.com/project-gallery?htids=Corvette%20Yellow%20H-144
What type of plate is POM plate? Not familiar with thisIt's made of POM (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyoxymethylene) obviously. AFAIK, no separate plates have been made from this material, but entire keyboards, like Sirius (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100647.0) were.
Will there be standoffs between the PCB and the plate? To keep the PCB from flexing away from the plate when installing switches.
Just checking, I haven't got the confirmation email yet.... Should I reorder?
Just checking, I haven't got the confirmation email yet.... Should I reorder?
Do not worry. Invoice coming soon
Might be stupid question but on beta layout where it has arrows on bottom right corner, we can still use 6.25 space bar right?
How long do invoices usually take? Don't want to miss out!
Just got the new invoice through SantiGo. It's $15 more expensive than the original invoice due to PayPal fees that weren't present the first time. Why is that?
Just got the new invoice through SantiGo. It's $15 more expensive than the original invoice due to PayPal fees that weren't present the first time. Why is that?
Check your invoices and ask if you see a mistake. We fix it.
Just got the new invoice through SantiGo. It's $15 more expensive than the original invoice due to PayPal fees that weren't present the first time. Why is that?
Check your invoices and ask if you see a mistake. We fix it.
There was either a mistake with the original invoice, or there's a mistake with the current one.
Original one was $362 (keyboard plus extra PCB+plate plus shipping)
Current one is $378 (keyboard plus extra PCB+plate plus shipping plus 5% PayPal fee)
I don't really mind dealing with a PayPal fee, but I'm confused because there wasn't a fee before, and there is a fee now that the invoice is being sent from your business partner.
My paypal also now has 5% added paypal fee - just want to check whether is this correct or it shouldn't be any fee? Thanks.
Hmm, I ignorantly paid the paypal fee (5% - $14.75 USD).
I guess I've overpaid then? Any chance of getting that back?
Hmm, I ignorantly paid the paypal fee (5% - $14.75 USD).
I guess I've overpaid then? Any chance of getting that back?
This is not an overpayment. Alex wrote that it includes + 5% paypal .. but since he had experience with PayPal, he was not the first 20 to order ... and right now they have problems ... but everyone will pay + 5% fee playpla
Hmm, I ignorantly paid the paypal fee (5% - $14.75 USD).
I guess I've overpaid then? Any chance of getting that back?
This is not an overpayment. Alex wrote that it includes + 5% paypal .. but since he had experience with PayPal, he was not the first 20 to order ... and right now they have problems ... but everyone will pay + 5% fee playpla
Now I'm even more confused. I received an updated invoice from you that does not include the 5% PayPal fee, but now you're saying there's supposed to be a fee. Which is it?
This might be stupid question, but with this keyboard, if I were to order keycap set, which style/configuration should I order to make them all line up nicely ie no mismatching rows?
I'm having a bit of trouble finding the right keycaps for this in beta layout... what do you guys recommend I should look for? Cheers.I've also bought the Beta and the kits I have been looking at are usually alphas, 40s, and spacebars as well as maybe the numpad kit if it's not part of the base kit.
I'm having a bit of trouble finding the right keycaps for this in beta layout... what do you guys recommend I should look for? Cheers.
Thanks [mention]alexbarb [/mention]I'm having a bit of trouble finding the right keycaps for this in beta layout... what do you guys recommend I should look for? Cheers.
https://www.primekb.com/collections/keysets
https://thekey.company/collections/candybar/products/candybar-pbt-keysets
Thanks [mention]alexbarb [/mention]I'm having a bit of trouble finding the right keycaps for this in beta layout... what do you guys recommend I should look for? Cheers.
https://www.primekb.com/collections/keysets
https://thekey.company/collections/candybar/products/candybar-pbt-keysets
I picked up Space Cadet & plan to check, Primekeyboards too; TKC's keysets are typically great for this keyboard format. Just about all Keyreative keysets (KAM & KAT) provide inexpensive support for this MKB profile type too.
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Nice - looks like you cover all the base there lolYessir,
I bought 2 full sets of KAT Drifter. I got my board in a Titanium blue finish and plan on using that combo. Kind of wish I went with cobalt or Robin's Egg blue but oh well...see how it goes.Nice, I'm hoping I can pick up 2 40s & both alpha kits for KAT Drifter too. I went with Titanium blue too. I plan to use KAT Space Cadet on my Lyra.
So, I know it's only been about a month since the GB closed, but have there been any updates so far? I'm not sure how all the COVID-19 related closures have been affecting things over in Ukraine. Hopefully everyone is trying to stay safe!
Hi hope everyone is doing well and safe, what would be the best way to update my shipping address? Thanks!
Hi hope everyone is doing well and safe, what would be the best way to update my shipping address? Thanks!
Hi! The address needs to be updated on paypal
Hi! In the coming days there will be updates on the status of production.
QuoteHi! In the coming days there will be updates on the status of production.
Any update yet?
Discord link?https://discord.gg/XssCvT
What’s with all this Discord nonsense
Isn’t there a rule that says GBs posted on Geekhack should also have Updates posted on Geekhack??
But please, be more restrained with “how you came to own 2 cnc machines” and similar. It’s my private matter, how I got the money.
I don't wanna do the muddy waters even more muddier, but it sure looks very bad!
They've been posting photos in the Discord. I do think the updates should be posted here as well, but they're definitely not ghosting us.
I've attached screenshots of the most recent photos they've posted there (the last one is cobalt), and they've said the photos of the rest of the colors will be posted in the next few days.
I don't wanna do the muddy waters even more muddier, but it sure looks very bad!
They've been posting photos in the Discord. I do think the updates should be posted here as well, but they're definitely not ghosting us.
I've attached screenshots of the most recent photos they've posted there (the last one is cobalt), and they've said the photos of the rest of the colors will be posted in the next few days.
Frankly IDGAF. It was a novel design, and you've duplicated 90%+ of it. It's not like you did another riff on a TKL.
I wonder what the reaction would be if TKC announced Infinikey Hyperfuse tomorrow...?
Frankly IDGAF. It was a novel design, and you've duplicated 90%+ of it. It's not like you did another riff on a TKL.Yikes. Super unprofessional look man.
I wonder what the reaction would be if TKC announced Infinikey Hyperfuse tomorrow...?
Frankly IDGAF. It was a novel design, and you've duplicated 90%+ of it. It's not like you did another riff on a TKL.Yikes. Super unprofessional look man.
I wonder what the reaction would be if TKC announced Infinikey Hyperfuse tomorrow...?
Frankly IDGAF. It was a novel design, and you've duplicated 90%+ of it. It's not like you did another riff on a TKL.
I wonder what the reaction would be if TKC announced Infinikey Hyperfuse tomorrow...?
Long time lurker and I made an account **JUST** to say this wildly unnecessary freak out was hilarious, and that if you ever do a second GB for this board I’m super in, 95% because it looks gorgeous, but also low key 5% to spite this absurdity haha
Jusat curious what ever happened to this? I never saw that it actually shipped and its October 2021 right now. I am not involved in the GB, just a curious onlooker.Everyone got scammed, I believe some boards were sent out in Ukraine to mates of the scammer but everyone else was left with nothing. A couple of guys from the discord have started producing they're own with the open source plans.