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

[gok_nz]

What do you guys think about trying to polish the aluminum plate to match the logo and weight? Do you think that's a bad idea?

Yes because anodising makes the surface harder-wearing and prevents the aluminium from oxidising. The plate files will be released so you can get stainless steel cut if you wanted it to match.

[krisst]

The black PVD weight and logo, only available as extras? Took a look around deskeys site, seems like this is the case. Just want to check if its a mistake.

[rondg]

The black PVD weight and logo, only available as extras? Took a look around deskeys site, seems like this is the case. Just want to check if its a mistake.

I actually expected this. But that price though.. $160 for an extra weight... You can buy a decent kit with that price.

[belerian]

For those getting the e-white options. are yall getting the pvd black logo or weight?

[rondg]

I feel like that the badge and weight should have been a set. Less SKU and hopefully less expensive.

[krisst]

The black PVD weight and logo, only available as extras? Took a look around deskeys site, seems like this is the case. Just want to check if its a mistake.

I actually expected this. But that price though.. $160 for an extra weight... You can buy a decent kit with that price.

I was thinking there will be a different kit for black PVD weight and logo from the start. Having extras are for those that want more options.

For those getting the e-white options. are yall getting the pvd black logo or weight?

I was planning to get e-white with black PVD, as a kit. If the only option is to get black PVD as extras. I will not be getting then. Personal preference, I don't like waste kb parts lying around.

[rondg]

I was thinking there will be a different kit for black PVD weight and logo from the start. Having extras are for those that want more options.

I actually agree with you on this, I am just saying that I expected that they might go with this route.

[jurisitum]

What is the differences between Poly Plate vs Ploy Flex Plate?

edit: figured it out

[itsmartin]

Gok has confirmed that all boards come with SS. The black PVD will only be available as an extra.

[jurisitum]

Gok has confirmed that all boards come with SS. The black PVD will only be available as an extra.

Yes. Its stated on the kit included section its default SS.

[KuroRyuu86]

being lurking around this thread for awhile. Might aswell join in. I've been looking for something to compliment the keycaps ive purchased recently. As far as the current affairs of the world is right now and being is australia, i cant afford much. So as a newbie, im just going to get the e-white kit in aluminum.

[kevchigga]

So Gok, you prefer PC plate or aluminum plate? Or does that really just depend on what switches you plan on using?

[fantasyrunner]

So Gok, you prefer PC plate or aluminum plate? Or does that really just depend on what switches you plan on using?

I'm curious about this as well. Especially since there is also a PC flex plate. I for sure want an aluminum as well but can't decide between the other 2 pc plates. Any thoughts?

[PantoneC]

really love how this board looks but making someone in this hard time to pay $195 for pvd logo and weight is too much. Can you change this to and upgrade option?

[itsmartin]

He isn’t making anyone do anything.


The prices are set based on the options available. Making it an upgrade rather than an extra introduces more complexity and impacts more than just the price for the PVD weight. There is a whole supply chain and logistics to consider.

It isn’t going to change on the day the GB goes live, it’s been in the works for a long time.

[pchoi]

For those who have participated in group buys before, is it generally okay to NOT get a spare PCB? Or is it recommended to get a spare with your purchase?

[fantasyrunner]

For those who have participated in group buys before, is it generally okay to NOT get a spare PCB? Or is it recommended to get a spare with your purchase?

Generally it is recommended in case anything goes wrong down the line. Without a spare, you risk the board becoming a paper weight if you spill anything on it etc. 

[pchoi]

For those who have participated in group buys before, is it generally okay to NOT get a spare PCB? Or is it recommended to get a spare with your purchase?

Generally it is recommended in case anything goes wrong down the line. Without a spare, you risk the board becoming a paper weight if you spill anything on it etc.

I figured... Okay thanks, what's $65 more on the wallet *cries internally*. Also Feb 2021 expected date *cries again* lol

[krey]

Okay. I have sold my kidney for this, and hopped on.

[Evo_Spec]

Joined in big. Been waiting for this one since IC was posted.

For those who have participated in group buys before, is it generally okay to NOT get a spare PCB? Or is it recommended to get a spare with your purchase?

If it used some kind of readily available PCB then it would be fine but because this is unique, I recommend getting one.
Like someone else mentioned, if the PCB fails then you're left with a beautiful paperweight.

[Sagan]

February 2021 estimate shipping😭😭

[krey]

February 2021 estimate shipping😭😭

Guess we should adjust our expectations given that there is not quantity limit.

[djwadhwa]

Just to confirm, does the GB conclude on May 1st, 11:59 pm ET?

[OmniSzron]

Any news on when will this show up on mykeyboard.eu?

[gok_nz]

Just to confirm, does the GB conclude on May 1st, 11:59 pm ET?

Not sure if things are automated because the launch wasn't really.

Any news on when will this show up on mykeyboard.eu?

They should've been live already but they had a bit of a misunderstanding. I'll check up on them again.

[Mysteric]

Just to confirm, does the GB conclude on May 1st, 11:59 pm ET?

Not sure if things are automated because the launch wasn't really.

Any news on when will this show up on mykeyboard.eu?

They should've been live already but they had a bit of a misunderstanding. I'll check up on them again.

It's showing on mykeyboard.eu now

[ITjanitor]

Does the poron plate go on top of the switches or below?  I want to order 2 PCBs and plates but I noticed you cant order an extra poron on NovelKeys.

[-Jerry-]

Does the poron plate go on top of the switches or below?  I want to order 2 PCBs and plates but I noticed you cant order an extra poron on NovelKeys.

It has the same cutouts as the plate, so it goes between the plate and the PCB.

gok has said that the extra plates come with foam

[killuchen]

Dang it! I still can't decide on white or black! I already have an e-white singa but the white looks sooooo good on the 7V with pvd logo/weight. But so does the black!

[belerian]

How would the flex polycarbonate plate affect the sound and feel of the board?

[kru20o1]

Finally, I was waiting for this GB to go live since I missed out on the Sat75. My reminder went off at midnight and I got trigger happy and bought the grey version. I then realized I should have bought the extra PCB and plate. Now, I have to place another order for them 

[crosscutgymnast]

I personally got blue + SS. Been in love with that color way since i saw the IC almost a year ago. I do wish we could buy separate foam insert since i planned on getting a carbon fibre plate cut in the future.


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[zjkry]

It's really annoying how on mykeyboard.eu you can't select the colour of the keyboard that you want similarly to how you can on NovelKeys.

When you go to pay & shipping you can put instructions - "Tell us anything we should know when delivering your order."
It's worrisome but I'm hoping they don't f*** up the order since it's not an automated process on keyboard colour selections.

https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/7v-keyboard-polycarbonate-plate_2009/

[killuchen]

It's really annoying how on mykeyboard.eu you can't select the colour of the keyboard that you want similarly to how you can on NovelKeys.

When you go to pay & shipping you can put instructions - "Tell us anything we should know when delivering your order."
It's worrisome but I'm hoping they don't f*** up the order since it's not an automated process on keyboard colour selections.


https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/7v_280/

There's a link you have to click on after you place your order. Here's the link. Hope this helps https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFlGNv0NBjzqQ8bNA9wyt8z70DjG0qtSpxiRWAdvVFZ4hvvA/viewform

[zjkry]

It's really annoying how on mykeyboard.eu you can't select the colour of the keyboard that you want similarly to how you can on NovelKeys.

When you go to pay & shipping you can put instructions - "Tell us anything we should know when delivering your order."
It's worrisome but I'm hoping they don't f*** up the order since it's not an automated process on keyboard colour selections.


https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/7v_280/

There's a link you have to click on after you place your order. Here's the link. Hope this helps https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFlGNv0NBjzqQ8bNA9wyt8z70DjG0qtSpxiRWAdvVFZ4hvvA/viewform

Omg yes, thank you so much!

[batmanwcm]

What plate should I get if I'm pairing this with Holy Pandas?  Aluminum or polycarbonate?

[flatwhitemyth]

Gok,

Could you please clarify if the blue case will be what you had originally shown in renders? The prototype blue that you had received, you had said was too dark and would not be accurate for production run, yet the latest renders and photos of blue case on the vendor websites all show a navy blue case close to the prototype you had received and not the brighter blue that is closer to Striker.

Thank you and great work! Glad we are finally here 

[dom]

It's really annoying how on mykeyboard.eu you can't select the colour of the keyboard

21 century right?
nothing we can do!

[trustworthy]

Gok,

Could you please clarify if the blue case will be what you had originally shown in renders? The prototype blue that you had received, you had said was too dark and would not be accurate for production run, yet the latest renders and photos of blue case on the vendor websites all show a navy blue case close to the prototype you had received and not the brighter blue that is closer to Striker.

Thank you and great work! Glad we are finally here 

This is direct quote from Gok on reddit. "The target pantone is https://store.pantone.com/hk/en/colorfinder/index/acfproduct/code/19-4033+TPG This is lighter than the prototype but darker than the initial renders."

[gok_nz]

Gok,

Could you please clarify if the blue case will be what you had originally shown in renders? The prototype blue that you had received, you had said was too dark and would not be accurate for production run, yet the latest renders and photos of blue case on the vendor websites all show a navy blue case close to the prototype you had received and not the brighter blue that is closer to Striker.

Thank you and great work! Glad we are finally here 

Should be around the same as thr latest renders included in the gb pages which is darker than the render with striker but lighter and more saturated than the prototype.

The reference Pantone will be Poseidon.

[pixelpusher]

Gok,

Could you please clarify if the blue case will be what you had originally shown in renders? The prototype blue that you had received, you had said was too dark and would not be accurate for production run, yet the latest renders and photos of blue case on the vendor websites all show a navy blue case close to the prototype you had received and not the brighter blue that is closer to Striker.

Thank you and great work! Glad we are finally here 

Should be around the same as thr latest renders included in the gb pages which is darker than the render with striker but lighter and more saturated than the prototype.

The reference Pantone will be Poseidon.

Which color would you choose if you had only one choice, Gok?

[//gainsborough]

went for grey!  Thanks for putting this all together, gok!  Now....to convince someone to make GMK Lifestream or something... GMK Materia.

.. GMK Gainsborough.

[Cyber-chair]

Just bought a black, a white, and all the add-ons. Been drooling over these for a while and am pumped! Only 10 months to wait...

[uhohitsdanny]

I bought the e-white one.  It was such a hard choice as the blue one was so nice as well.. but my gf wanted to match since her future keyboard will be e-white tofu.   Didn't have enough to buy 2 7vs ):

[gok_nz]

Gok,

Could you please clarify if the blue case will be what you had originally shown in renders? The prototype blue that you had received, you had said was too dark and would not be accurate for production run, yet the latest renders and photos of blue case on the vendor websites all show a navy blue case close to the prototype you had received and not the brighter blue that is closer to Striker.

Thank you and great work! Glad we are finally here 

Should be around the same as thr latest renders included in the gb pages which is darker than the render with striker but lighter and more saturated than the prototype.

The reference Pantone will be Poseidon.

Which color would you choose if you had only one choice, Gok?

Blue because I'm planning on using it with 3000SAT. Also have GMK Matrix-01 on the way for something with a bit more colour.

[kchlam]

Is there a typing test of the keyboard by any chance?

[DukeEsquire]

Man, that cost to get the black PVD weight...

I'm going to have to sleep on it.

[gok_nz]

Is there a typing test of the keyboard by any chance?

Not yet. Hopefully the final protos will arrive soon and we can get them out to some streamers. I find it kind of pointless if there isn't a point of reference for the test and somebody like Taeha who has done a lot of different builds and tests would be able to provide a better idea.

Man, that cost to get the black PVD weight...

I'm going to have to sleep on it.

Yeah, it's pretty steep but it was hard enough to even have a PVD option after they found that they had to rework the proto weight 3x before it was to an acceptable standard.

[Djmm]

What's the weight if we use PVD one?

[gok_nz]

What's the weight if we use PVD one?

Do you mean how heavy or what the material is?
The weight will remain largely the same but it will be PVD brass. The PVD logo will remain as stainless steel.