[IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard Round 2 (follow lastest quote for updates!)

[PhreshPrinceOfChinaTown]

In again, for dark red this time and bt pcb.

[StrangPrisoner]

Unsure how I missed out on the first GB (State side) but would love another opportunity to join. I'm especially excited about the bluetooth PCB.

[fer.real]

I'm in!

[Tarienn]

Oh man, these group buys are killing me! Looks like I need to find a second job.

But yes, I'm in.

[livingspeedbump]

hell yes.

[Max_P0]

Excellent, Thanks for bringing this back. I really want a black one with Golden CA66 Symbol

[SeedyOne]

Love my R1 and would consider an R2 immediately...I only have one question and that's how far is the range of the Bluetooth? I've been fiending for a BT mechanical I can use for my media center PC and others barely seem to go over 4-5'. I know that's not exactly the intended range but I'd be in immediately if it went far 

[goku12]

Any chance we can keep the hot swap socket idea for the BT PCB alive?


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[PlayKeyboardTW]

I don't plan on getting the Bluetooth option. I hope the prices will be similar to round 1 If they are I'm in (if not I'm probably still in lol).

Also just wanted to see if the PCB issues from the first round will be addressed.

Thanks for round 2, I'm very excited for this!

We are working on it right now. Asked a kind mate to send his flaw PCB to us to have a look. 

i would love a matte white colour or matte pink but i'm in for the GB regardless
also is it possible to change the design and move the usb port to the top of the board? mostly because it's harder to find nice angled usb cables :O

The reason is so you can put it over your laptop. If the cable is in the back it will hit the screen.

This. That is why I am in this GB. The side cable access is critical.

Yeah that's another big reason of it.

A white one would be niceeeeee

Good inquire. That's see if we can do that.

Would it be possible to get one of those flexible CF plates?

Not sure. Do you guys like it or want to give it a try?

[bball2]

Very happy with my R1 board, in for a WKL option for R2!

[catamscott]

was super sad i missed out on the last round, awesome that it's coming back for another round already. alps support is great too, bet they'd sound lovely in one of these.

[SeedyOne]

Very happy with my R1 board, in for a WKL option for R2!

Oh that's right...this time I can opt for a badge since last time I didn't 

[PlayKeyboardTW]

why do we have to buy both options? F.e. when choosing the brass plate you have to buy the aluminium one as well

The alu plate was included in price since we looked an aluminum top housing, a bottom plate, a switch plate and a badge as a full kit.

Would plates be Alps+MX or can you choose one or the other? Or maybe make it an option to get either MX, Alps, or Alps+MX. Sometimes those dual-fitment plates can be a pain to work with.

Probably one for MX, and one for Alps. That would be much easier to do.

Yes please! I'm sure the PCB will be a a bit more expensive due to BT but if the pricing remains consistent for the case and plates then count me in.

We'll try to hold old options prices' the same.

Got a dark red CA66 with titanium badge in the last round. That was R3 and this IC being for R4, right?

Count me in for the new PCB and plate! Programmable LEDs here I come!

Yeah but would be clear if we just count rounds in GH.

I’d be in for dark red with brass

Good choice!

I'd be down to buy another one! Please add switch top opening to the plate this time around. I'll be ordering two pcbs this time lol

I personally don't love switch opening plate since it might cause your switches crooked when soldering. And not that stable.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Any chance we can keep the hot swap socket idea for the BT PCB alive?


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Sorry to say no. The socket does not support mutil-layouts PCB.

Love my R1 and would consider an R2 immediately...I only have one question and that's how far is the range of the Bluetooth? I've been fiending for a BT mechanical I can use for my media center PC and others barely seem to go over 4-5'. I know that's not exactly the intended range but I'd be in immediately if it went far 

I can't imagine that distance gonna be a problem.
My mate try it in his living room while his PC is in his study. That's probably more than 5 meters.

[SeedyOne]

Love my R1 and would consider an R2 immediately...I only have one question and that's how far is the range of the Bluetooth? I've been fiending for a BT mechanical I can use for my media center PC and others barely seem to go over 4-5'. I know that's not exactly the intended range but I'd be in immediately if it went far 

I can't imagine that distance gonna be a problem.
My mate try it in his living room while his PC is in his study. That's probably more than 5 meters.

Is that inside a closed aluminum case though? If so, that's GREAT range!

[Bael_Zharon]

Annnddd I'm in for another one.

[bcbishop]

Interested in picking up another board in a different color — particularly if white ends up an option! 

[yap68]

Hoping for a dark green option

[cijanzen]

I’m really glad to see the bt switch doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb or something.


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[KHAANNN]

I rest my hand in the bottom row, and the logo would instantly fill with grease

If there's a another version in the future, one with no logo, and possibly a larger bottom row (1.5 modifiers, or 1.25+1.25 modifies) - I would love to join too

[Artemie]

Any dimensions for the battery insert? Would like to search what battery options are available on market.


Artemie

[beekey]

I rest my hand in the bottom row, and the logo would instantly fill with grease

If there's a another version in the future, one with no logo, and possibly a larger bottom row (1.5 modifiers, or 1.25+1.25 modifies) - I would love to join too

There is a WKL version. None of the example pictures in the original post shows it, but do a google image search, you will find some examples.
Or check the last GB thread.

[KHAANNN]

I rest my hand in the bottom row, and the logo would instantly fill with grease

If there's a another version in the future, one with no logo, and possibly a larger bottom row (1.5 modifiers, or 1.25+1.25 modifies) - I would love to join too

There is a WKL version. None of the example pictures in the original post shows it, but do a google image search, you will find some examples.
Or check the last GB thread.

Damn it looks good, I wonder if the bottom row supports alternative layouts, a 7U spacebar and 2x modifiers would be ideal

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Is that inside a closed aluminum case though? If so, that's GREAT range!

Definitely.

Annnddd I'm in for another one.

Woo thanks for the love.

Hoping for a dark green option

I am thinking about that too, like army green.

Any dimensions for the battery insert? Would like to search what battery options are available on market.


Artemie

There's not a specific position to install the battery. But thanks to the big room of top housing, you can use one with great volume.
Some tape to stick it will do.

I rest my hand in the bottom row, and the logo would instantly fill with grease

If there's a another version in the future, one with no logo, and possibly a larger bottom row (1.5 modifiers, or 1.25+1.25 modifies) - I would love to join too

There is a WKL version. None of the example pictures in the original post shows it, but do a google image search, you will find some examples.
Or check the last GB thread.

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Damn it looks good, I wonder if the bottom row supports alternative layouts, a 7U spacebar and 2x modifiers would be ideal

Yes there's a WKL version. Please check out main thread for PCB layout supporting.

[Brammm87]

I'm definitely ordering another PCB and plate.

[tikkaman]

Champagne might be another great color option

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[gutsack]

badge (brass or titanium, no badge for WKL like top case)

IIRC, in R1 a few people sent you designs for custom badges for their orders, is that going to be an option for R2?

[_ODIN_]

In for a blue one

[AaronR]

really happy about another round after seeing one at a local meet up

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Champagne might be another great color option

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That's a hard one to make. 

I'm definitely ordering another PCB and plate.

Cheers!

badge (brass or titanium, no badge for WKL like top case)

IIRC, in R1 a few people sent you designs for custom badges for their orders, is that going to be an option for R2?

Forgot about this one. I'll discuss with my mate.

In for a blue one

  I love that color too.

really happy about another round after seeing one at a local meet up

Looked good in those meetup photos!

[Asbrodeus]

Love my R1 and would consider an R2 immediately...I only have one question and that's how far is the range of the Bluetooth? I've been fiending for a BT mechanical I can use for my media center PC and others barely seem to go over 4-5'. I know that's not exactly the intended range but I'd be in immediately if it went far 

the most expensive media keyboard  )

[iliketimex]

Want. An IBM or NCR industrial gray color would be nice.

[oldcat]

need to get on this last GB. Gray it is.

[Vizir]

yea, the dark grey with carbon SA looks amazing!

[cijanzen]

Please! Please! Confirm that dark red is going to come back?

[omgkittiesyay]

So glad this is back, I can't miss it again!

[oldcat]

oh yeah need to jump on the ship this time.

[lumpofunworth]

Ok I have a question, I understand that you might not be able to answer this but I’ll try anyway. There is a lot of group buys going on right now, do you have any idea what the time frame looks like for r2? If it’s not planned for some time I could get in on a board now and save for this one. But if it’s happening soon I can just get in on this. I’m fine regardless but this is a must have board for me and I don’t want to buy something else and end up missing this because of that. Thanks!

I’m also wondering if the Bluetooth PCB is optional? If possible I would opt out and just get a normal wired PCB.

[Tree_]

If possible I would opt out and just get a normal wired PCB.

Ditto for this, especially if it's cheaper.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

the most expensive media keyboard  )

And not heavy.

Want. An IBM or NCR industrial gray color would be nice.

NCR looks like a lighter gray?

yea, the dark grey with carbon SA looks amazing!

need to get on this last GB. Gray it is.

Gray is always safe and so compatible.

Please! Please! Confirm that dark red is going to come back?

Sure it will be!

Ok I have a question, I understand that you might not be able to answer this but I’ll try anyway. There is a lot of group buys going on right now, do you have any idea what the time frame looks like for r2? If it’s not planned for some time I could get in on a board now and save for this one. But if it’s happening soon I can just get in on this. I’m fine regardless but this is a must have board for me and I don’t want to buy something else and end up missing this because of that. Thanks!

I’m also wondering if the Bluetooth PCB is optional? If possible I would opt out and just get a normal wired PCB.

Yes it's optional. Don't bother if you just want the normal wire version.

[BananaMuffinFrenzy]

Made the hard choice to skip the previous round since I didn't have the cash to spend, but definitely won't be missing out this time

[ye_cole]

if anyone happens to get dark red and SA royalty, lmk cause thats something id rlly wanna see

[cijanzen]

if anyone happens to get dark red and SA royalty, lmk cause thats something id rlly wanna see

I plan on doing just that. If you can get Input Club to get a move on with your set I’d very much appreciate it!

[jsfklee524]

Very very interested

[ye_cole]

I plan on doing just that. If you can get Input Club to get a move on with your set I’d very much appreciate it!

ill check up with them again!

[otanishock]

Ok I have a question, I understand that you might not be able to answer this but I’ll try anyway. There is a lot of group buys going on right now, do you have any idea what the time frame looks like for r2? If it’s not planned for some time I could get in on a board now and save for this one. But if it’s happening soon I can just get in on this. I’m fine regardless but this is a must have board for me and I don’t want to buy something else and end up missing this because of that. Thanks!

I’m also wondering if the Bluetooth PCB is optional? If possible I would opt out and just get a normal wired PCB.

Same question as well. Would you mind sharing about when you'd plan to run the GB?

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Ok I have a question, I understand that you might not be able to answer this but I’ll try anyway. There is a lot of group buys going on right now, do you have any idea what the time frame looks like for r2? If it’s not planned for some time I could get in on a board now and save for this one. But if it’s happening soon I can just get in on this. I’m fine regardless but this is a must have board for me and I don’t want to buy something else and end up missing this because of that. Thanks!

I’m also wondering if the Bluetooth PCB is optional? If possible I would opt out and just get a normal wired PCB.

Same question as well. Would you mind sharing about when you'd plan to run the GB?

Sorry forgot to answer that.

GB will be ran when some details are confirmed.
Hope we can do it in the end of this month.

[fer.real]

Hi,

I'm heavily leaning towards the WKL-like layout.  In previous rounds there was no option to get a badge with that layout.  Will you consider adding a badge to the WKL layout this round?

Also, there was a question in the previous GB about breaking out the unused pins on the Atmega32u4 for modding.  Is there any chance those pins will be exposed on the board?

Have any pins been broken out on the PCB for modding?
Wondering if all that space inside the  case could be put to good use?

Yes, but you need to mod directly from 32U4.

[vonswoopington]

Same here. WKL with badge would be my 1st preference.  Hopefully it is possible his round.

[beekey]

Same here. WKL with badge would be my 1st preference.  Hopefully it is possible his round.

Please keep one WKL version without the badge.