[IC] 7V - 75% Keyboard (GB Live!)

[nicx]

I wish we could have more of an idea of how effective that dampening pad is going to be like..

Im assuming we will get a typing test with the prototype? We be cool to hear it with and without the pad in there. Thinking of going with tealios so thats why im overly cautious lol.

[gok_nz]

I wish we could have more of an idea of how effective that dampening pad is going to be like..

Im assuming we will get a typing test with the prototype? We be cool to hear it with and without the pad in there. Thinking of going with tealios so thats why im overly cautious lol.

With the way the keyboard comes together, you won't really be able to remove the dampening unless you cut the middle section out because the PCB would rattle around but you can go completely plateless.

[tommi]

If hotswap won't be available, will the pcb be compatible with something like holtites?

[Wilba]

yes

[Taylor_Park]

curious about the match rendering of white and cafe :O

[dannyny]

when is the groupbuy going live?

[vegs]

Very excited about this. I've never been big on 75% but this looks amazing.

[tygr]

In and excited! My favorite board under IC right now. The layout is a perfect balance of aesthetic and functional. Will there be foam for in between PCB and plate? If you have not arranged something, could I suggest working with MKUltra to source plate foam for the 7V?

[gok_nz]

In and excited! My favorite board under IC right now. The layout is a perfect balance of aesthetic and functional. Will there be foam for in between PCB and plate? If you have not arranged something, could I suggest working with MKUltra to source plate foam for the 7V?

I'll be testing both silicone and foam and I've already ordered the prototypes for it.

[im_hide]

Looks absolutely gorgeous 

[ber2]

 

[Hell-es]

Still really hyped for this one    this is the 75 % to go

Would be nice if Wilba could do the same trick as with Thermal - introducing HotSwap out of nowhere when GB starts 

[xantiema]

Hotswap would be godsent, but it ruins compatibility for many alternative builds

[Hell-es]

Hotswap would be godsent, but it ruins compatibility for many alternative builds

Sure - thats why i was so happy that U80-A and Thermal out of nowhere had both options

But if it ruins the PCB price, that also unwanted, just hoping 

[dgNam]

I'm definitely in, how do I receive notification email when GB goes live?

[jani80k]

Did I mention that I like this board and you should add ISO support, please?

[velobro]

This is my dream layout. I'm in

[JBab]

Is there a discord server to keep up to date with the progress of this board?

I'm definitely purchasing it if the price is reasonable.

[gok_nz]

I'm definitely in, how do I receive notification email when GB goes live?

Is there a discord server to keep up to date with the progress of this board?

I'm definitely purchasing it if the price is reasonable.

I will update the title and thread stating that the GB is live. I'd imagine that the vendor would create a GB thread as well but you can also follow my Instagram account. You could also enable email notifications for this thread.

Regarding a discord server, I'm in enough servers and I don't really want to be in any more as it would be another thing that I'd need to maintain.

[kgorin]

is there a rough ETA on the GB yet? Sometime in fall? very excited for this

[dannyny]

interested in getting in on this GB as well.

[Mr_BeastQuake]

Just saw this. Wanted to say it looks cool... manages to break up the block look of the standard 75% really well.

[shodid]

This is my most wanted. I'm all over this.

[Cyber-chair]

Almost perfect.. I wish it wouldn't have to sacrifice a key to have del, home, and page up/down.

[Zephyraeon]

Almost perfect.. I wish it wouldn't have to sacrifice a key to have del, home, and page up/down.

Split backspace is great for that.

Definitely interested in the blue with silver weight/logo at the top of the IC. Looks gorgeous.

EDIT: Backspace not space bar sorry.

[Cyber-chair]

Almost perfect.. I wish it wouldn't have to sacrifice a key to have del, home, and page up/down.

Split spacebar is great for that.

Definitely interested in the blue with silver weight/logo at the top of the IC. Looks gorgeous.

Sorry if this is a stupid question. How would one have a split space bar when the provided PCB has only one switch for it?

[happycamper87]

Hoping theres an option for a tsangan layout on the bottom row. 7u space bar and a single 1.5u to its right should play well.

[Evo_Spec]

Almost perfect.. I wish it wouldn't have to sacrifice a key to have del, home, and page up/down.

Split spacebar is great for that.

Definitely interested in the blue with silver weight/logo at the top of the IC. Looks gorgeous.

Sorry if this is a stupid question. How would one have a split space bar when the provided PCB has only one switch for it?

Not a stupid question but split spacebar isn't going to happen, this was pulled from the main post.

Will there be a WKL 7u layout or 2x3u splitspace?
The layout below was considered but I opted not to include it because it messed up the footprints on the PCB due to the overlaps and I only want to provide one plate.
Likewise for splitspace - the 2 inner stab holes overlap the centre switch mount area on the PCB.

[Jaimcat]

Nicest keyboard I have seen in a while, great work 

[Zephyraeon]

Almost perfect.. I wish it wouldn't have to sacrifice a key to have del, home, and page up/down.

Split spacebar is great for that.

Definitely interested in the blue with silver weight/logo at the top of the IC. Looks gorgeous.

Meant split backspace, my bad.

Sorry if this is a stupid question. How would one have a split space bar when the provided PCB has only one switch for it?

[Evo_Spec]

Almost perfect.. I wish it wouldn't have to sacrifice a key to have del, home, and page up/down.

Split spacebar is great for that.

Definitely interested in the blue with silver weight/logo at the top of the IC. Looks gorgeous.

Sorry if this is a stupid question. How would one have a split space bar when the provided PCB has only one switch for it?

Meant split backspace, my bad.

Lucky I'm already used to using \ as backspace but I don't know if it's for everyone, though it really is better IMO.

[mongoose27]

An ideas on approximately how much this will run for?  I"m very interested but price is always a concern.

[lush_bunny]

I’m sooo in this, I love 75% boards and this just looks primo. Count me interested, even if it turns out to be for a private GB.

[foxlive]

May be quite interested if there is a white version. A cream white would be dope, I need a board from some SA Kobayashi !

[Waffle0508]

I can't wait for this, didn't show my interest before as I was new to GH

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[OmniSzron]

Damn, man. I've been a lurker on geekhack for years now, but this baby made me create an account. Love the design and the layout. Will definitely participate in the group buy once it's announced.

The blue ano looks gorgeous, but I'm looking for a board to pair with GMK 8008 and the dark grey version would probably look better with these caps. If it's not a hassle, I'd love to see this board rendered with 8008 caps.

Cheers, man.

[Waffle0508]

Damn, man. I've been a lurker on geekhack for years now, but this baby made me create an account. Love the design and the layout. Will definitely participate in the group buy once it's announced.

The blue ano looks gorgeous, but I'm looking for a board to pair with GMK 8008 and the dark grey version would probably look better with these caps. If it's not a hassle, I'd love to see this board rendered with 8008 caps.

Cheers, man.

You can check @gok101 on Instagram, but I think he said no more renders

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[Kingk22]

Great boards and great renders 

[steezkeez]

Excited for da GB

[nasp]

What's the latest on timeframe and vendor for GB? Also, has the prototype arrived now? Considering how long it's been, I'd imagine it has but perhaps there was a holdup. Thanks

[gok_nz]

What's the latest on timeframe and vendor for GB? Also, has the prototype arrived now? Considering how long it's been, I'd imagine it has but perhaps there was a holdup. Thanks

There has been a lot of unfortunate developments with regards to the manufacturer.
I've since dropped usin Matrix lab for the manufacturing because they aren't able to process either stainless steel or PVD brass to an acceptable standard so that has put a 6 week delay on things.

I've already paid for prototypes with a different factory and the lead time is estimated to be between 2 to 3 weeks.

One positive from this is that the new factory is very professional and has good communication. I've used them before for manufacturing some brass Chiwi60 bottom pieces and the quality was top notch but I wanted to give Matrix lab a try because of their reputation.

[Hell-es]

Sad to hear that there is a drawback / delay and was really looking for a matrix keyb - but as this board looks so good its best that you aim for just the best quality.

This will be most likely my only 75 keyb - so waiting is fine if the result is to your satisfaction.

Keeping my fingers crossed

[OmniSzron]

but as this board looks so good its best that you aim for just the best quality.

Amen, brother. I don't mind waiting some more for top-notch quality.

[SantiGo]

What's the latest on timeframe and vendor for GB? Also, has the prototype arrived now? Considering how long it's been, I'd imagine it has but perhaps there was a holdup. Thanks

There has been a lot of unfortunate developments with regards to the manufacturer.
I've since dropped usin Matrix lab for the manufacturing because they aren't able to process either stainless steel or PVD brass to an acceptable standard so that has put a 6 week delay on things.

I've already paid for prototypes with a different factory and the lead time is estimated to be between 2 to 3 weeks.

One positive from this is that the new factory is very professional and has good communication. I've used them before for manufacturing some brass Chiwi60 bottom pieces and the quality was top notch but I wanted to give Matrix lab a try because of their reputation.

I really like what you are doing) I never thought that there would be problems with the matrix ... I still wait for this and I think that you will do everything at the top level thanks

[Waffle0508]

What's the latest on timeframe and vendor for GB? Also, has the prototype arrived now? Considering how long it's been, I'd imagine it has but perhaps there was a holdup. Thanks

There has been a lot of unfortunate developments with regards to the manufacturer.
I've since dropped usin Matrix lab for the manufacturing because they aren't able to process either stainless steel or PVD brass to an acceptable standard so that has put a 6 week delay on things.

I've already paid for prototypes with a different factory and the lead time is estimated to be between 2 to 3 weeks.

One positive from this is that the new factory is very professional and has good communication. I've used them before for manufacturing some brass Chiwi60 bottom pieces and the quality was top notch but I wanted to give Matrix lab a try because of their reputation.

Take all the time you need to get the best quality. Also gives me all the time I need to save up.

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[lush_bunny]

What's the latest on timeframe and vendor for GB? Also, has the prototype arrived now? Considering how long it's been, I'd imagine it has but perhaps there was a holdup. Thanks

There has been a lot of unfortunate developments with regards to the manufacturer.
I've since dropped usin Matrix lab for the manufacturing because they aren't able to process either stainless steel or PVD brass to an acceptable standard so that has put a 6 week delay on things.

I've already paid for prototypes with a different factory and the lead time is estimated to be between 2 to 3 weeks.

One positive from this is that the new factory is very professional and has good communication. I've used them before for manufacturing some brass Chiwi60 bottom pieces and the quality was top notch but I wanted to give Matrix lab a try because of their reputation.

It’s alright gok, can’t compromise on quality. Also gives me time to save up 😂

[rondg]

What's the latest on timeframe and vendor for GB? Also, has the prototype arrived now? Considering how long it's been, I'd imagine it has but perhaps there was a holdup. Thanks

There has been a lot of unfortunate developments with regards to the manufacturer.
I've since dropped usin Matrix lab for the manufacturing because they aren't able to process either stainless steel or PVD brass to an acceptable standard so that has put a 6 week delay on things.

I've already paid for prototypes with a different factory and the lead time is estimated to be between 2 to 3 weeks.

One positive from this is that the new factory is very professional and has good communication. I've used them before for manufacturing some brass Chiwi60 bottom pieces and the quality was top notch but I wanted to give Matrix lab a try because of their reputation.

So I guess this is an early 2020 GB?

[steezkeez]

What's the latest on timeframe and vendor for GB? Also, has the prototype arrived now? Considering how long it's been, I'd imagine it has but perhaps there was a holdup. Thanks

There has been a lot of unfortunate developments with regards to the manufacturer.
I've since dropped usin Matrix lab for the manufacturing because they aren't able to process either stainless steel or PVD brass to an acceptable standard so that has put a 6 week delay on things.

I've already paid for prototypes with a different factory and the lead time is estimated to be between 2 to 3 weeks.

One positive from this is that the new factory is very professional and has good communication. I've used them before for manufacturing some brass Chiwi60 bottom pieces and the quality was top notch but I wanted to give Matrix lab a try because of their reputation.

So I guess this is an early 2020 GB?

Pretty much, or slightly later I would guess. If GB starts September (very optimistic) or October, I'd assume production + shipping to take at least 4 months (realistically more like 6). Which would put it around Spring 2020 (this is all just guessing on my part).

[rondg]

Pretty much, or slightly later I would guess. If GB starts September (very optimistic) or October, I'd assume production + shipping to take at least 4 months (realistically more like 6). Which would put it around Spring 2020 (this is all just guessing on my part).

I was hoping that the actual GB would start early next year, so that I have the time to gather funds. Whenever the GB is, I am sure to get this though.

[Evo_Spec]

There has been a lot of unfortunate developments with regards to the manufacturer.
I've since dropped usin Matrix lab for the manufacturing because they aren't able to process either stainless steel or PVD brass to an acceptable standard so that has put a 6 week delay on things.

I've already paid for prototypes with a different factory and the lead time is estimated to be between 2 to 3 weeks.

One positive from this is that the new factory is very professional and has good communication. I've used them before for manufacturing some brass Chiwi60 bottom pieces and the quality was top notch but I wanted to give Matrix lab a try because of their reputation.

Too bad to hear about things not working out. Hopefully things work out with the new/pld factory.
Tough to watch other IC's going into GB's and resisting them cause I love this board.

This puts me in a tight spot though cause I'm moving back to Canada from Japan near the end of this year so depending on when the GB happens and how production goes, I may have to change my shipping address or something. Any ideas if this will be problem gok?