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

[gok_nz]

I'm so hyped for this board I can hardly wait!! Any news on the e-white? I'm not sure if render requests are still available, but if so would it be possible to get GMK Mizu on e-white, as well as GMK moondust on black?

The E-white prototype will be arriving on Monday. I'm not accepting any more render requests sorry.

Would there be a limit on how many a person can purchase?

Can't believe the finish line is in sight for the GB

I don't think there will be.

not sure if this was asked/answered before but can you run this plateless (just the leaf spring pcb)?

also what are the leaf spring tabs sitting on?

It's sitting on the bottom part of the chassis. Yes, you can run this plateless.

Vendors have been announced. Info updated in the main post.

So freaking excited, I was just debating whether or not to jump on the E8.5 instead.
Any ETA when the GB will start? late Dec? Early Jan? Next week? lol

I'd estimate it to be Q1 2020 but it's dependant on whether I'm happy with the new prototype or not.

Unlimited as per previous update? Q1 is good timing for me.

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That's still the plan.

Have there been any further confirmations on colors that will be available? Any gold? Grey/dark grey?

Not officially but black, E-white, grey, blue. I don't think I'll want any more than that.

[d00deitsnik]

Have there been any further confirmations on colors that will be available? Any gold? Grey/dark grey?

Not officially but black, E-white, grey, blue. I don't think I'll want any more than that.

By grey, do you mean a polished grey top or a matte finish similar to your other renders/protos?

[gok_nz]

Have there been any further confirmations on colors that will be available? Any gold? Grey/dark grey?

Not officially but black, E-white, grey, blue. I don't think I'll want any more than that.

By grey, do you mean a polished grey top or a matte finish similar to your other renders/protos?

Matte

[mrpetrov]

Have there been any further confirmations on colors that will be available? Any gold? Grey/dark grey?

Not officially but black, E-white, grey, blue. I don't think I'll want any more than that.

By grey, do you mean a polished grey top or a matte finish similar to your other renders/protos?

Matte

Is the grey just a normal anodization, or is it a kind of e-grey?

[gok_nz]

Have there been any further confirmations on colors that will be available? Any gold? Grey/dark grey?

Not officially but black, E-white, grey, blue. I don't think I'll want any more than that.

By grey, do you mean a polished grey top or a matte finish similar to your other renders/protos?

Matte

Is the grey just a normal anodization, or is it a kind of e-grey?

Anodised - the only electrophoresis deposition coating will be the white.

[Robosculpts]

Will the weight and logo have black for an option?

[noorejji]

Have there been any further confirmations on colors that will be available? Any gold? Grey/dark grey?

Not officially but black, E-white, grey, blue. I don't think I'll want any more than that.

Only dark blue? No blue-gray?

[badboy731]

Have there been any further confirmations on colors that will be available? Any gold? Grey/dark grey?

Not officially but black, E-white, grey, blue. I don't think I'll want any more than that.

Only dark blue? No blue-gray?

From my understanding (asked this on Instagram) it will be a little lighter than the blue shown with GMK striker if that helps.

[noorejji]

From my understanding (asked this on Instagram) it will be a little lighter than the blue shown with GMK striker if that helps.

Damn; thanks though for clarifying. All the color options are nice and safe bets, but I would've really liked something unique for this board. It's gonna be hard deciding.

[jedidood]

Apologies if this has been asked many times before, any idea of when the possible release date might be?

[itsmartin]

Apologies if this has been asked many times before, any idea of when the possible release date might be?

Q1 2020 at this stage.

Vendors have been announced. Info updated in the main post.

So freaking excited, I was just debating whether or not to jump on the E8.5 instead.
Any ETA when the GB will start? late Dec? Early Jan? Next week? lol

I'd estimate it to be Q1 2020 but it's dependant on whether I'm happy with the new prototype or not.

[leexy]

2021

[MikePantsu]

Can't wait to see more of this board!

[nappis]

I really like the board but is this mounting design really robust enough? I get that people want flex but leaf springs on a PCB...

[gok_nz]

I really like the board but is this mounting design really robust enough? I get that people want flex but leaf springs on a PCB...

The leafsprings bottom out at 1.5mm so it shouldn't really deform easily.

[OmniSzron]

Also, if I'm not mistaken, fiberglass is very robust.

[bigboss]

any ideas on a price estimate?

[kfys93]

Love the design and the layout of this board, but sad that it doesn't have the hotswap option

[Ryuzumei]

Same! Hotswap would be a dream!

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[Koniotaur]

Board is absolutely gorgeous, yet pvd bottom puts me off as it most likely will be scratch magnet. Keep up the good work though 

[Evo_Spec]

For those who haven't seen the new pictures.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6FHAC4n8bD/

[OmniSzron]

Jesus, that mirror polish on the weight is making my eyeballs hard.

[gok_nz]

For those who haven't seen the new pictures.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6FHAC4n8bD/

They have actually been added to the second post in the thread as well. The resolution should be better than instagram's.

[Hell-es]

Oh ssshhh... i wanted blue ... but i need white as kuro shiro is on its way

[Rew23]

Definitely interested, don't often see 75% boards with offset functions. Looks so much better.

[d00deitsnik]

Not sure this has been asked, but will this be an unlimited GB?

[gok_nz]

Not sure this has been asked, but will this be an unlimited GB?

The aim is for it to be unlimited.

[Rew23]

Is the PCB for the board addressable so that you can change the keymap layout?

[itsmartin]

OP mentions QMK/VIA support.

[nguyenhimself]

Is the PCB for the board addressable so that you can change the keymap layout?

Nowadays I don't think any kit that costs more than $200 is even allowed to NOT have QMK or similar.

[LevelSteam]

This is awesome.

I'll be in for one in black.

[wreckonize]

I really like the board but is this mounting design really robust enough? I get that people want flex but leaf springs on a PCB...

Can someone explain this to me? Why is there flex when it's mounted on a poly-carb plate?

[OmniSzron]

I really like the board but is this mounting design really robust enough? I get that people want flex but leaf springs on a PCB...

Can someone explain this to me? Why is there flex when it's mounted on a poly-carb plate?

That's not how it works. I mean even if it did, then polycarb flexes a lot, so there would still be flex. But this board is mounted on leafsprings that are part of the PCB. The polycarb plate is then mounted on top of the PCB, but it doesn't even contact the chassis. All the flex comes from how flexible fiberglass is (that's what PCBs are usually made of) and how much the leafsprings on the PCB give way, when pressure is being applied. There's also some poron strips between the leafsprings and the case.

[wreckonize]

I really like the board but is this mounting design really robust enough? I get that people want flex but leaf springs on a PCB...

Can someone explain this to me? Why is there flex when it's mounted on a poly-carb plate?

That's not how it works. I mean even if it did, then polycarb flexes a lot, so there would still be flex. But this board is mounted on leafsprings that are part of the PCB. The polycarb plate is then mounted on top of the PCB, but it doesn't even contact the chassis. All the flex comes from how flexible fiberglass is (that's what PCBs are usually made of) and how much the leafsprings on the PCB give way, when pressure is being applied. There's also some poron strips between the leafsprings and the case.

Thanks for the explanation. I guess I'm confused because I'm at a loss for why someone would want that.
I didn't realize this was how it was mounted at first, so I'm a bit less excited now. I guess I should read more carefully.

[Voidec]

I'm totally down to buy one if available and whenever available

[gok_nz]

I really like the board but is this mounting design really robust enough? I get that people want flex but leaf springs on a PCB...

Can someone explain this to me? Why is there flex when it's mounted on a poly-carb plate?

That's not how it works. I mean even if it did, then polycarb flexes a lot, so there would still be flex. But this board is mounted on leafsprings that are part of the PCB. The polycarb plate is then mounted on top of the PCB, but it doesn't even contact the chassis. All the flex comes from how flexible fiberglass is (that's what PCBs are usually made of) and how much the leafsprings on the PCB give way, when pressure is being applied. There's also some poron strips between the leafsprings and the case.

Thanks for the explanation. I guess I'm confused because I'm at a loss for why someone would want that.
I didn't realize this was how it was mounted at first, so I'm a bit less excited now. I guess I should read more carefully.

Flex is desired by some because it can make typing less fatiguing a lot of the shock is absorbed when bottoming out.
The mounting system in this keyboard is stiffer than half plate builds but can be pretty easily modified to make it more flexible by either not using a plate at all or chopping off some of the mounting legs or both.

To make the typing experience stiffer, you'd want a metal plate which is something I'm considering to offer because it works better with clicky switches in my opinion. Even though the pcb/plate/switch assembly would be stiffer than the default setup, there would still be flex in the PCB leaf mounts.

[RoosterTM]

TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY CAN THIS GB COME ANY FASTER?!

[anode]

I know the "really dark blue" isn't going to be the final color but it's absolutely gorgeous. I would absolutely be in for one if that color were available.

(though I might be in for one in a different color anyway )

[spaze]

Hi,

just registered to the forum as I am getting ready to start with this hobby, if I can afford it I guess this will be my first build it looks gorgeous!

[OmniSzron]

Hi,

just registered to the forum as I am getting ready to start with this hobby, if I can afford it I guess this will be my first build it looks gorgeous!

Hi. Get ready to feel the pain. I haven't yet built any keyboard, but I've already spent hundreds of euros on keycaps, lube, switches, stabilizers... And I'm still missing some stuff to build my first board (switch opener and soldering station). So yeah, make sure you're ready to spend a lot more than you first anticipate (also the shipping costs rack up a hefty sum).

[XNoboomX]

Just made an account, I can't wait until this goes on GB! Looking forward to building my first keeb

[d00deitsnik]

Hi,

just registered to the forum as I am getting ready to start with this hobby, if I can afford it I guess this will be my first build it looks gorgeous!

Hi. Get ready to feel the pain. I haven't yet built any keyboard, but I've already spent hundreds of euros on keycaps, lube, switches, stabilizers... And I'm still missing some stuff to build my first board (switch opener and soldering station). So yeah, make sure you're ready to spend a lot more than you first anticipate (also the shipping costs rack up a hefty sum).

Don't forget about soldering irons and all the other stuff that doesn't immediately come to mind when starting. I just started not too long ago myself, but I'm wayyyy deep in the rabbit hole now..

[pchoi]

Will GMK screw in stabilizers work for this PCB? Also, how many and what sizes of stabilizers will I need for this board? Thanks!!

[gok_nz]

Will GMK screw in stabilizers work for this PCB? Also, how many and what sizes of stabilizers will I need for this board? Thanks!!

Yes, any pcb mounted stabilisers for cherry style switches will work. You will need 2 or 3 x 2u stabilisers depending on whether you use split backspace or not, plus either a 6u or 6.25u stabiliser for the spacebar depending on the bottom row configuration.

[TheOnlyBadMax]

Will GMK screw in stabilizers work for this PCB? Also, how many and what sizes of stabilizers will I need for this board? Thanks!!

Yes, any pcb mounted stabilisers for cherry style switches will work. You will need 2 or 3 x 2u stabilisers depending on whether you use split backspace or not, plus either a 6u or 6.25u stabiliser for the spacebar depending on the bottom row configuration.

I like the 6u space bar option, but seems like good 6u stabs will be a challenge, you have any good idea where to find good 6u stabs?

[EMC Labs]

Will GMK screw in stabilizers work for this PCB? Also, how many and what sizes of stabilizers will I need for this board? Thanks!!

Yes, any pcb mounted stabilisers for cherry style switches will work. You will need 2 or 3 x 2u stabilisers depending on whether you use split backspace or not, plus either a 6u or 6.25u stabiliser for the spacebar depending on the bottom row configuration.

I like the 6u space bar option, but seems like good 6u stabs will be a challenge, you have any good idea where to find good 6u stabs?

You can get some from KBDFans or Aliexpress.

[gok_nz]

Will GMK screw in stabilizers work for this PCB? Also, how many and what sizes of stabilizers will I need for this board? Thanks!!

Yes, any pcb mounted stabilisers for cherry style switches will work. You will need 2 or 3 x 2u stabilisers depending on whether you use split backspace or not, plus either a 6u or 6.25u stabiliser for the spacebar depending on the bottom row configuration.

I like the 6u space bar option, but seems like good 6u stabs will be a challenge, you have any good idea where to find good 6u stabs?

Will GMK screw in stabilizers work for this PCB? Also, how many and what sizes of stabilizers will I need for this board? Thanks!!

Yes, any pcb mounted stabilisers for cherry style switches will work. You will need 2 or 3 x 2u stabilisers depending on whether you use split backspace or not, plus either a 6u or 6.25u stabiliser for the spacebar depending on the bottom row configuration.

I like the 6u space bar option, but seems like good 6u stabs will be a challenge, you have any good idea where to find good 6u stabs?

You can get some from KBDFans or Aliexpress.

I'll be talking to the vendors about the possibility of including the 6u wire into the kits since it seems a bit harder to source.

[TheOnlyBadMax]

Will GMK screw in stabilizers work for this PCB? Also, how many and what sizes of stabilizers will I need for this board? Thanks!!

Yes, any pcb mounted stabilisers for cherry style switches will work. You will need 2 or 3 x 2u stabilisers depending on whether you use split backspace or not, plus either a 6u or 6.25u stabiliser for the spacebar depending on the bottom row configuration.

I like the 6u space bar option, but seems like good 6u stabs will be a challenge, you have any good idea where to find good 6u stabs?

Will GMK screw in stabilizers work for this PCB? Also, how many and what sizes of stabilizers will I need for this board? Thanks!!

Yes, any pcb mounted stabilisers for cherry style switches will work. You will need 2 or 3 x 2u stabilisers depending on whether you use split backspace or not, plus either a 6u or 6.25u stabiliser for the spacebar depending on the bottom row configuration.

I like the 6u space bar option, but seems like good 6u stabs will be a challenge, you have any good idea where to find good 6u stabs?

You can get some from KBDFans or Aliexpress.

I'll be talking to the vendors about the possibility of including the 6u wire into the kits since it seems a bit harder to source.

thats very nice!


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[d00deitsnik]

Will GMK screw in stabilizers work for this PCB? Also, how many and what sizes of stabilizers will I need for this board? Thanks!!

Yes, any pcb mounted stabilisers for cherry style switches will work. You will need 2 or 3 x 2u stabilisers depending on whether you use split backspace or not, plus either a 6u or 6.25u stabiliser for the spacebar depending on the bottom row configuration.

I like the 6u space bar option, but seems like good 6u stabs will be a challenge, you have any good idea where to find good 6u stabs?

You can get some from KBDFans or Aliexpress.

I'll be talking to the vendors about the possibility of including the 6u wire into the kits since it seems a bit harder to source.

Shiny silver or gold plated?

[kzwai]

will the pcb be hotswap?