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

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So the plate mount will work similar to the mount on Wilba's Thermal?

[Hell-es]

The plate looks very interesting - really curious how it will work in the end.

Any updates on prices / vendors ? Really really hope on a EU vendor / proxys - as i‘m tired of high shipping / taxes.

I'll need to talk to the vendor about having an EU proxy. May be possible because we will have a Chinese proxy since it didn't make sense shipping to the US and back to China.

thanks for the info - this would be really awesome

Really hyped for white 

With 7V and Dawn its really 75% Time 

[gok_nz]

So the plate mount will work similar to the mount on Wilba's Thermal?

The theory is similar but execution is very different. The thing I'm worried about the most is whether it works out as intended because if it requires rework, I'd require both a new pcb and bottom piece.

[Capsy]

The plate looks very interesting - really curious how it will work in the end.

Any updates on prices / vendors ? Really really hope on a EU vendor / proxys - as i‘m tired of high shipping / taxes.

I'll need to talk to the vendor about having an EU proxy. May be possible because we will have a Chinese proxy since it didn't make sense shipping to the US and back to China.

US vendor

[Solotov]

Black color + black weight are so gorgeous. If only I could get black screws as well 

[gok_nz]

Black color + black weight are so gorgeous. If only I could get black screws as well 

Stainless steel will be the default but I think there are some stores that sell black screws online.

[nicx]

Black on black is a winner for me as well.

Think I will throw GMK Dark on there too for a completely blacked out look. UMPH! Thanks for the update!

[rondg]

Anyone here who thinks that blue case, black accents is the way to go? 

[gok_nz]

Anyone here who thinks that blue case, black accents is the way to go? 

Even though the proto blue is totally off, I can take a pic of this.

[rondg]

Anyone here who thinks that blue case, black accents is the way to go? 

Even though the proto blue is totally off, I can take a pic of this.

Oh.. Yes please!

[Popopro]

Any idea about the pricing or what vendor is running this? Hope this thing is around $350 or less.

[steezkeez]

100% in on White + PVD 

[HoochTheHero]

Any idea about the pricing or what vendor is running this? Hope this thing is around $350 or less.

I have a feeling it'll be closer to 450.

[Mithra]

would it be possible to see a render with dsa or kat milkshake on a white board?

[gok_nz]

would it be possible to see a render with dsa or kat milkshake on a white board?

Milkshake has special legends that Biip made so no.

[mabunday]

After years of lurking, I made a GH account just to follow this. I can't wait to see how it turns out!

[NeroGrave]

Is there any latest pricing estimates so far from OP himself? I gotta save my money early before going into this, and im going all in.

[gok_nz]

Is there any latest pricing estimates so far from OP himself? I gotta save my money early before going into this, and im going all in.

No pricing yet. I try not to give estimates because there are costs that still need to be worked out such as packaging + handling. I will be leaving this up to the vendor.

[ÐREAÐ]

Just seeing the board and how it looks from the new manufacturer makes me want to get one in every color way. If only my wallet would let me

[leexy]

Any idea about the pricing or what vendor is running this? Hope this thing is around $350 or less.

I have a feeling it'll be closer to 450.

more like 550

[NeroGrave]

Any idea about the pricing or what vendor is running this? Hope this thing is around $350 or less.

I have a feeling it'll be closer to 450.

more like 550

Oh man, I really do hope it could be cheaper.

[rondg]

Any idea about the pricing or what vendor is running this? Hope this thing is around $350 or less.

I have a feeling it'll be closer to 450.

more like 550

Oh man, I really do hope it could be cheaper.

I hope so too. Anything above 450 shipped I can not afford

[HoochTheHero]

Any idea about the pricing or what vendor is running this? Hope this thing is around $350 or less.

I have a feeling it'll be closer to 450.

more like 550

Oh man, I really do hope it could be cheaper.

I hope so too. Anything above 450 shipped I can not afford

How many organs do you really NEED though!?

[rrsurmeier]

Any idea about the pricing or what vendor is running this? Hope this thing is around $350 or less.

I have a feeling it'll be closer to 450.

more like 550

Oh man, I really do hope it could be cheaper.

I hope so too. Anything above 450 shipped I can not afford

How many organs do you really NEED though!?

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[Evo_Spec]

Gonna see a build soon!!! (IG story update)

[Popopro]

Would we be able to get the silver blocker badge even if we are planning to go with the black pvd weight? Or are do we have to go with the black badge?

[gok_nz]

Would we be able to get the silver blocker badge even if we are planning to go with the black pvd weight? Or are do we have to go with the black badge?

I think the way I want to do it is that the raw polished steel weight will be the default and the PVD is an optional upgrade.


Added some quick camera photos which are slightly better than the factory pics.

[NeroGrave]

The blue doesn't look too bad imo, though its not as similar to the render version. I'll wait till the finalised version of the blue is shown before I pick a color I guess.

[gok_nz]

The blue doesn't look too bad imo, though its not as similar to the render version. I'll wait till the finalised version of the blue is shown before I pick a color I guess.

I agree that the blue doesn't look bad at all but it's not the type of blue that I want. With grey and black as options, the prototype blue isn't different enough to be warranted as an option.

[NeroGrave]

The blue doesn't look too bad imo, though its not as similar to the render version. I'll wait till the finalised version of the blue is shown before I pick a color I guess.

I agree that the blue doesn't look bad at all but it's not the type of blue that I want. With grey and black as options, the prototype blue isn't different enough to be warranted as an option.

True, its a no brainer for me to pick up the blue color if they could make it as close to the one in the render pics.

[rondg]

The blue doesn't look too bad imo, though its not as similar to the render version. I'll wait till the finalised version of the blue is shown before I pick a color I guess.

I agree that the blue doesn't look bad at all but it's not the type of blue that I want. With grey and black as options, the prototype blue isn't different enough to be warranted as an option.

Nooooooo. I like the blue, render or prototype.. 
But color won't deter me from joining this GB.
Excited for the proper built board.
Build stream when?

[Solotov]

How customizable are the options? Can I choose polished logo with matte black weight? 

[gok_nz]

The blue doesn't look too bad imo, though its not as similar to the render version. I'll wait till the finalised version of the blue is shown before I pick a color I guess.

I agree that the blue doesn't look bad at all but it's not the type of blue that I want. With grey and black as options, the prototype blue isn't different enough to be warranted as an option.

Nooooooo. I like the blue, render or prototype.. 
But color won't deter me from joining this GB.
Excited for the proper built board.
Build stream when?

What I meant is that I won't be doing the prototype blue as an option and will be aiming for something closer to the renders.
It will be more of a build album rather than build steam since I don't have a particularly good PC nor camera.

How customizable are the options? Can I choose polished logo with matte black weight? 

Hmmm maybe. It will be up to how options can be handled under shopify. There should be provisions for purchasing additional logos and weights though but I'm unsure whether you can mix and match to the degree that you are thinking of.

[rondg]

What I meant is that I won't be doing the prototype blue as an option and will be aiming for something closer to the renders.
It will be more of a build album rather than build steam since I don't have a particularly good PC nor camera.

Ohh. Sorry I got confused. That's good news!!! 
Looking forward to the album!

[Solotov]

Hmmm maybe. It will be up to how options can be handled under shopify. There should be provisions for purchasing additional logos and weights though but I'm unsure whether you can mix and match to the degree that you are thinking of.

Hope it's doable as it's my dream combo! If not, allowing to buy the additional part will do 

[blakstealth]

That logo can match my louis bag.

[qq]

Does anyone know who will exactly be vendor(s)? Since gok101 mentioned in the thread that the vendor is in US, I hope that there will be an Australian proxy/vendor. 

[Elevator]

Yes, please have an AU/NZ vendor! Show Oceania some love

[Evo_Spec]

I know I've been commenting for a little while but I just wanted to say that I even love that prototype blue. I'm so definitely in for this!
Really hoping the price stays under 500.

[Hell-es]

My brain has some problems in processing the sample pics - do these 2 differ in size and why ?

But looks fine - plate / mounting like desired?

[SantiGo]

hi, i was really looking forward to this GB, 1 sample from Matrix was cool

on the second sample with keycaps, I noticed very large gaps
will it be so? I understand they are without stabilizers on a space .. but could take good photos not from the side 
thank

[gok_nz]

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hi, i was really looking forward to this GB, 1 sample from Matrix was cool

on the second sample with keycaps, I noticed very large gaps
will it be so? I understand they are without stabilizers on a space .. but could take good photos not from the side  :rolleyes:
thank

I hastily assembled that one and the plate/pcb isn't seated properly. I have another photo somewhere of the black with GMK caps where although it also hasn't been soldered in, the plate is aligned with the blockers.

EDIT: Photos linked below.

[badboy731]

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hi, i was really looking forward to this GB, 1 sample from Matrix was cool

on the second sample with keycaps, I noticed very large gaps
will it be so? I understand they are without stabilizers on a space .. but could take good photos not from the side  :rolleyes:
thank

Its funny that you mention this. I recently purchased a E7-V1 from another user on mechmarket and what you outlined is the same thing I notice right now. Perhaps its this specific layout?

[gok_nz]

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hi, i was really looking forward to this GB, 1 sample from Matrix was cool

on the second sample with keycaps, I noticed very large gaps
will it be so? I understand they are without stabilizers on a space .. but could take good photos not from the side  :rolleyes:
thank

Its funny that you mention this. I recently purchased a E7-V1 from another user on mechmarket and what you outlined is the same thing I notice right now. Perhaps its this specific layout?

I'd say that this layout makes any misalignment more obvious because the separator around the arrow keys steps around.

[badboy731]

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hi, i was really looking forward to this GB, 1 sample from Matrix was cool

on the second sample with keycaps, I noticed very large gaps
will it be so? I understand they are without stabilizers on a space .. but could take good photos not from the side  :rolleyes:
thank

Its funny that you mention this. I recently purchased a E7-V1 from another user on mechmarket and what you outlined is the same thing I notice right now. Perhaps its this specific layout?

I'd say that this layout makes any misalignment more obvious because the separator around the arrow keys steps around.

yeah I agree. Still my favorite layout =D. Just dont look down at an angle lmao

[gok_nz]

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hi, i was really looking forward to this GB, 1 sample from Matrix was cool

on the second sample with keycaps, I noticed very large gaps
will it be so? I understand they are without stabilizers on a space .. but could take good photos not from the side  :rolleyes:
thank

Its funny that you mention this. I recently purchased a E7-V1 from another user on mechmarket and what you outlined is the same thing I notice right now. Perhaps its this specific layout?

I'd say that this layout makes any misalignment more obvious because the separator around the arrow keys steps around.

yeah I agree. Still my favorite layout =D. Just dont look down at an angle lmao

Using EPBT exacerbates the issue because of how the caps sit higher than GMK. You can get around the issue by designing taller walls but it will make GMK look sunken in if the walls are too high.
In my photo of the blue, the right side of the whole PCB/plate is actually lifted so it is incredibly wonky around that area which means that the PCB probably wasn't sitting in the mounting recess because i screwed the top and bottom together.

[badboy731]

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hi, i was really looking forward to this GB, 1 sample from Matrix was cool

on the second sample with keycaps, I noticed very large gaps
will it be so? I understand they are without stabilizers on a space .. but could take good photos not from the side  :rolleyes:
thank

Its funny that you mention this. I recently purchased a E7-V1 from another user on mechmarket and what you outlined is the same thing I notice right now. Perhaps its this specific layout?

I'd say that this layout makes any misalignment more obvious because the separator around the arrow keys steps around.

yeah I agree. Still my favorite layout =D. Just dont look down at an angle lmao

Using EPBT exacerbates the issue because of how the caps sit higher than GMK. You can get around the issue by designing taller walls but it will make GMK look sunken in if the walls are too high.
In my photo of the blue, the right side of the whole PCB/plate is actually lifted so it is incredibly wonky around that area which means that the PCB probably wasn't sitting in the mounting recess because i screwed the top and bottom together.

So I have both keycap sets you used and just put them both on. I see what you mean. The hammerworks caps make it extremely noticeable. The WOB made it better. The space between the enter key and up arrow is the only place where that gap area was unchanged when switching between keycaps. Im not sure you if your prototypes show that. Its like only my enter key is lifted, weird.

[AT]

Gaps=Trick or Treat Candy Sweetening the PCB  ) .

[Popopro]

Any idea for around when this buy will run?

[utdconsq]

Yes, please have an AU/NZ vendor! Show Oceania some love

This please. Since you're in NZ, I wonder whether collaborating with KingRama like he has done with Wilba's Thermal could be an option for you for manufacturing? Just a thought.