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Offline Techichi

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #100 on: Thu, 21 November 2019, 07:57:49 »
Very nice! Build and/or sound test video?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #101 on: Thu, 21 November 2019, 08:49:07 »
CU65 Prototype arrived today!  :D


(Attachment Link)

Nice!!! Do you have more pictures? Different angles and closer?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #102 on: Thu, 21 November 2019, 09:15:33 »
Yes, here are some more images:

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #103 on: Thu, 21 November 2019, 11:04:40 »
Very clean look, 2019 has turned out to be a very expensive year for me. I'll be jumping in on this GB as well!  :D

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #104 on: Thu, 21 November 2019, 12:21:53 »
Looks fantastic, will definitely get one!
Why so many cutouts, what layouts does the plate support? Is the connector cutout "standard", are there other places where you can find compatible PCBs?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #105 on: Thu, 21 November 2019, 14:55:04 »
What are the dimensions for the board? Standard 65% (40x17cm) or slightly bigger? Only ask, as will be getting a sleeve for this. :)

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #106 on: Fri, 22 November 2019, 08:22:09 »
Please take my money ( ˃̵͈̑ω˂̵͈̑)ノ♡

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #107 on: Fri, 22 November 2019, 23:02:46 »
Like high-pro, very nice.
SMD LEDs? Doesn't matter, I never use backlight in my board, so better without it.

But ANSI and full backspace - absolutely necessary.
If it will be only split backspace with hot-swap and no full backspace option... I don't think I'll buy it.


ANSI and ISO are supported and there will be support for both split and full backspace.

I'm in  :) Waiting for group buy!
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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #108 on: Sat, 23 November 2019, 12:14:26 »
are there other places where you can find compatible PCBs?

I would also be interested in knowing this!

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #109 on: Mon, 25 November 2019, 07:18:07 »
Which type of USB will the port be? C?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #110 on: Mon, 25 November 2019, 07:42:50 »
I'd like to see it with switches and caps, so we can get sense of what the gap between them and the case looks like.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #111 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 12:13:31 »
Hi, on your website it says that the pcb is compatible with both ansi and iso, but previously you guys have stated that there are two seperate PCBs. Just wanted to have that cleared up, since having both in one would be a definite selling point of it, and should definitely be put here as a selling point.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #112 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 12:47:33 »
Hi, on your website it says that the pcb is compatible with both ansi and iso, but previously you guys have stated that there are two seperate PCBs. Just wanted to have that cleared up, since having both in one would be a definite selling point of it, and should definitely be put here as a selling point.

First post states that there are two separate PCB's.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #113 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 12:55:49 »
Hi, on your website it says that the pcb is compatible with both ansi and iso, but previously you guys have stated that there are two seperate PCBs. Just wanted to have that cleared up, since having both in one would be a definite selling point of it, and should definitely be put here as a selling point.
For who would having both in one be a selling point? It's hot-swap and I'm not 100% certain but I think the hot swap sockets in the enter area would conflict, so that would be a reason why having both in one could be impossible.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #114 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 13:15:08 »
Hi, on your website it says that the pcb is compatible with both ansi and iso, but previously you guys have stated that there are two seperate PCBs. Just wanted to have that cleared up, since having both in one would be a definite selling point of it, and should definitely be put here as a selling point.

First post states that there are two separate PCB's.

I'm aware, but on their website it explicitly mentions that they will have one that is compatible with both: https://caps-unlocked.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cu65-and-the-upcoming-group-buy/

"one pcb, two layouts." refering to iso and ansi.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #115 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 13:16:09 »
Hi, on your website it says that the pcb is compatible with both ansi and iso, but previously you guys have stated that there are two seperate PCBs. Just wanted to have that cleared up, since having both in one would be a definite selling point of it, and should definitely be put here as a selling point.
For who would having both in one be a selling point? It's hot-swap and I'm not 100% certain but I think the hot swap sockets in the enter area would conflict, so that would be a reason why having both in one could be impossible.

me thinking it would be impossible is why I asked, and also why I think it would be awesome if they actually pulled it off.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #116 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 16:05:02 »
I see what you mean now, this is weird. so it's hot-swap and then they say "The full variety of layouts can be seen below. All of these layouts will be on a single PCB.", but the layout diagram shows options where some switches are just 0.125u apart from each other. how's that possible?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #117 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 16:41:49 »
Hi, on your website it says that the pcb is compatible with both ansi and iso, but previously you guys have stated that there are two seperate PCBs. Just wanted to have that cleared up, since having both in one would be a definite selling point of it, and should definitely be put here as a selling point.
For who would having both in one be a selling point? It's hot-swap and I'm not 100% certain but I think the hot swap sockets in the enter area would conflict, so that would be a reason why having both in one could be impossible.

me thinking it would be impossible is why I asked, and also why I think it would be awesome if they actually pulled it off.

Just took a quick look at 60% PCB I got sitting around & while I'm not sure of the dimensions of the Kailh hotswap sockets, it looks like there should be enough room to have one on both the ANSI & ISO switch spots without them interfering with each other, any other switches, or the stabilizers.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #118 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 18:47:35 »
Would you be so kind to link me to the correct smd rgb leds? Would be much appreciated <3

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #119 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 19:05:38 »
So I got the email today that the GB is live. https://caps-unlocked.com/group-buy-cu65/ but I was wondering about the color. Is there only one option?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #120 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 00:15:28 »
So I got the email today that the GB is live. https://caps-unlocked.com/group-buy-cu65/ but I was wondering about the color. Is there only one option?

It looks like the only option is black (photos of the board are of the prototype in black), but what is actually offered is not stated in the GB page.

I am waiting on at least better photos of the internal chassis, bottom of the board and PCB before committing.
I would also like to know the plate thickness, where the board is manufactured and whether the two month lead time is realistic?
« Last Edit: Sun, 01 December 2019, 00:31:18 by timbaaa »

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #121 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 04:31:32 »
Cool, definitely going to order this as soon as I get two questions answered: What stabilizers are included with each option and what kind of hot-swap socket is used?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #122 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 04:43:56 »
Am I correct in assuming it will ship from the UK/EU and not from some factory in China?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #123 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 05:28:45 »
Cool, definitely going to order this as soon as I get two questions answered: What stabilizers are included with each option and what kind of hot-swap socket is used?

It requires screw-in GMK Stabs which you can add as an option on their site.
Kailh sockets are used for this.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #124 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 08:11:36 »
For some reason I didn't get notifications for these replies! :(


What are the dimensions for the board? Standard 65% (40x17cm) or slightly bigger? Only ask, as will be getting a sleeve for this. :)


Slightly smaller, full dimensions are here:   [size=78%]https://caps-unlocked.com/group-buy-cu65/[/size]

So I got the email today that the GB is live. https://caps-unlocked.com/group-buy-cu65/ but I was wondering about the color. Is there only one option?


Yes, the only colour is black.

I see what you mean now, this is weird. so it's hot-swap and then they say "The full variety of layouts can be seen below. All of these layouts will be on a single PCB.", but the layout diagram shows options where some switches are just 0.125u apart from each other. how's that possible?

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There is only one PCB. This is possible because some sockets are opposing each other which will mean the some switches will face north and some will face south.

I think that this is good becuase people can try ANSI and ISO without needed two PCBs. Users can also try out stepped caps lock, split backspace and 7u spacebar to find out what they prefer.


Am I correct in assuming it will ship from the UK/EU and not from some factory in China?
 


Our manufacturers are based in China but all of the boards will be shipping from the UK.


Cool, definitely going to order this as soon as I get two questions answered: What stabilizers are included with each option and what kind of hot-swap socket is used?
 


Kailh Sockets and we are only offering GMK Screw-In Stabilisers.


So I got the email today that the GB is live. https://caps-unlocked.com/group-buy-cu65/ but I was wondering about the color. Is there only one option?

It looks like the only option is black (photos of the board are of the prototype in black), but what is actually offered is not stated in the GB page.

I am waiting on at least better photos of the internal chassis, bottom of the board and PCB before committing.
I would also like to know the plate thickness, where the board is manufactured and whether the two month lead time is realistic?

 


Correct, the only colour is black.


More photos and sound tests will be posted next week, sorry for the delay.


The plate is 1.5mm thick.


The board is manufactured in China and I think that the 2 month lead time is possible.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #125 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 08:12:43 »
GB IS NOW LIVE!

https://caps-unlocked.com/group-buy-cu65/


GB thread will be live tomorrow!

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #126 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 08:37:32 »
ah I meant which stabilizer sizes are included? 6.25u and 7u both?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #127 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 08:40:21 »
ah I meant which stabilizer sizes are included? 6.25u and 7u both?


6.25u 

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #128 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 08:50:52 »

More photos and sound tests will be posted next week, sorry for the delay.


Stoked!

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #129 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 16:24:37 »
GMK screw-in stabs? Noice!!

Looking forward to the sound test and build pics. Nice job CU!

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #130 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 17:14:29 »
:S almost 1/3 of the price is VAT+shipping for me. I cannot convince myself that this is then worth it for me. Nice board but the ratio of costs kills it for me.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #131 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 17:22:55 »
:S almost 1/3 of the price is VAT+shipping for me. I cannot convince myself that this is then worth it for me. Nice board but the ratio of costs kills it for me.

You cant attribute VAT to the product??? It's inavoidable and has nothing to do with the actual thing you are buying.
The shipping cost is high, I really really really do agree. Maybe some other shipping options could be offered?

To lessen the impact of the shipping I'm sharing it with a friend who is also buying one.
Shipping cost was the same even if we added two keyboards to the basket.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #132 on: Mon, 02 December 2019, 01:21:12 »

:S almost 1/3 of the price is VAT+shipping for me. I cannot convince myself that this is then worth it for me. Nice board but the ratio of costs kills it for me.
 

:S almost 1/3 of the price is VAT+shipping for me. I cannot convince myself that this is then worth it for me. Nice board but the ratio of costs kills it for me.

You cant attribute VAT to the product??? It's inavoidable and has nothing to do with the actual thing you are buying.
The shipping cost is high, I really really really do agree. Maybe some other shipping options could be offered?

To lessen the impact of the shipping I'm sharing it with a friend who is also buying one.
Shipping cost was the same even if we added two keyboards to the basket.


Whilst we can't do anything about the VAT, we are working on reducing the shipping cost. Unfortunately due to bad experiences with Royal Mail for international parcels I decided to stop using them. I am looking at adding another low cost courier for non-UK customers, but at the moment all of the prices we are getting are similar to DHL.

We are also looking to work with a non-EU retailer for future group buys (if any are reading this, don't hesitate to get in touch!).

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #133 on: Mon, 02 December 2019, 15:19:18 »
jumped on the GB as soon as I got the email :)

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #134 on: Mon, 02 December 2019, 16:39:42 »

:S almost 1/3 of the price is VAT+shipping for me. I cannot convince myself that this is then worth it for me. Nice board but the ratio of costs kills it for me.
 

:S almost 1/3 of the price is VAT+shipping for me. I cannot convince myself that this is then worth it for me. Nice board but the ratio of costs kills it for me.

You cant attribute VAT to the product??? It's inavoidable and has nothing to do with the actual thing you are buying.
The shipping cost is high, I really really really do agree. Maybe some other shipping options could be offered?

To lessen the impact of the shipping I'm sharing it with a friend who is also buying one.
Shipping cost was the same even if we added two keyboards to the basket.


Whilst we can't do anything about the VAT, we are working on reducing the shipping cost. Unfortunately due to bad experiences with Royal Mail for international parcels I decided to stop using them. I am looking at adding another low cost courier for non-UK customers, but at the moment all of the prices we are getting are similar to DHL.

We are also looking to work with a non-EU retailer for future group buys (if any are reading this, don't hesitate to get in touch!).

I opted for the DHL option and I live in the UK. I hate Hermes with a passion, consistently lost my parcels and the guy who delivers in my area has a habit of knocking and running from the door. Really frustrating! Obviously your mileage may vary.  ;D

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #135 on: Tue, 03 December 2019, 04:18:07 »
:S almost 1/3 of the price is VAT+shipping for me. I cannot convince myself that this is then worth it for me. Nice board but the ratio of costs kills it for me.

You cant attribute VAT to the product??? It's inavoidable and has nothing to do with the actual thing you are buying.
The shipping cost is high, I really really really do agree. Maybe some other shipping options could be offered?

To lessen the impact of the shipping I'm sharing it with a friend who is also buying one.
Shipping cost was the same even if we added two keyboards to the basket.

I do know that the VAT cannot be changed it was just a comment on how much these two factors add to the overall price in comparison of the board itself. I also understand the issue with previous Royal Mail problems.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #136 on: Tue, 03 December 2019, 05:51:54 »
-- resolved --
« Last Edit: Tue, 03 December 2019, 06:28:37 by stoffelduss »

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #137 on: Tue, 03 December 2019, 05:54:52 »
I swear I subscribed to the newsletter but I didn't get the email. Someone please be so nice and PM me the discount code lol
 


Can you send an email and I will investigate this? We have sent a few emails, perhaps they are in your junk folder?


https://caps-unlocked.com/contact-us/

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB Launches 01-12-2019 - £135/$140
« Reply #138 on: Wed, 04 December 2019, 06:36:23 »
More photos and sound tests will be posted next week, sorry for the delay.

Resolved! Any chance of these sound tests and photos with switches installed before the end of the GB?

Edit: I realised that was only posted on Sunday and my message came across a bit, short :P i meant it as a genuine question! :D

Edit 2: I just saw your reply on Reddit saying hoping to get them up by this weekend!
« Last Edit: Wed, 04 December 2019, 06:46:48 by NerdyBiker »

Offline honoka

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #139 on: Wed, 04 December 2019, 15:00:27 »
How would the possibly lower shipping rates effect the ones that already ordered?
And also, why is there still no GB thread for this?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #140 on: Tue, 14 January 2020, 06:19:01 »
Do we have any updates here on expected shipping date? GB deadline has long passed and MOQ well beyond met!

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #141 on: Tue, 14 January 2020, 06:26:33 »
Do we have any updates here on expected shipping date? GB deadline has long passed and MOQ well beyond met!
This is the IC thread, not the GB thread. Updates on the GB wouldn't be here. Anyway: https://caps-unlocked.com/group-buy-status/ Aiming for shipping in February.

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #142 on: Tue, 14 January 2020, 07:02:43 »
Do we have any updates here on expected shipping date? GB deadline has long passed and MOQ well beyond met!
This is the IC thread, not the GB thread. Updates on the GB wouldn't be here. Anyway: https://caps-unlocked.com/group-buy-status/ Aiming for shipping in February.

Oh awesome, thanks! Somehow couldn't find the GB thread

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #143 on: Tue, 14 January 2020, 07:07:29 »
Do we have any updates here on expected shipping date? GB deadline has long passed and MOQ well beyond met!
This is the IC thread, not the GB thread. Updates on the GB wouldn't be here. Anyway: https://caps-unlocked.com/group-buy-status/ Aiming for shipping in February.

Oh awesome, thanks! Somehow couldn't find the GB thread
Hmm yeah the search function in this forum is being weird sometimes. I found it trough their post history: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103730.msg2844823#msg2844823
Not much there yet tho. But looks like we don't have to wait long  :D

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #144 on: Wed, 05 February 2020, 10:08:33 »
Hi there,
I am fairly new to custom mech keyboards but this is pretty much exactly what I am looking for (given it also works on Mac?).
However, I seem to have missed the GB. Is there any way to still get on board?

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Re: [IC] CU65 - GB IS LIVE!
« Reply #145 on: Wed, 05 February 2020, 13:19:26 »
Join the discord, link somewhere. It will probably be announced there when extras are available