For combine shipping ,which is possible of course, you can email me to discussed it.
The LED light and additional custom PBT caps are added on item you that have to buy it.
However, LED DIY should be able to done by yourself, find a LED in your local store is not that hard. For me, I am mostly worry about posting 61 LED with the package might end up with a lot problem with transportation and custom problem too. You only have to put the LED into the slot, very easy, it is ready to use.
The LED light and additional custom PBT caps are added on item you that have to buy it.
However, LED DIY should be able to done by yourself, find a LED in your local store is not that hard. For me, I am mostly worry about posting 61 LED with the package might end up with a lot problem with transportation and custom problem too. You only have to put the LED into the slot, very easy, it is ready to use.
I just want to clarify before buying. In the same sentence, you say that it's comes with thick PBT, but also we have to buy it as an add-on item. It's actually included, right?
There are traces on the PCB to support LEDs and all we need to do is solder it, or do we to custom wire it also? Hmm where's Jocelyn with that one pic of the back of her poker. Why is it such a big problems for customs if there are LEDs?
Is plate mounted or pcb like the first poker?
The LED light and additional custom PBT caps are added on item you that have to buy it.
However, LED DIY should be able to done by yourself, find a LED in your local store is not that hard. For me, I am mostly worry about posting 61 LED with the package might end up with a lot problem with transportation and custom problem too. You only have to put the LED into the slot, very easy, it is ready to use.
I just want to clarify before buying. In the same sentence, you say that it's comes with thick PBT, but also we have to buy it as an add-on item. It's actually included, right?
There are traces on the PCB to support LEDs and all we need to do is solder it, or do we to custom wire it also? Hmm where's Jocelyn with that one pic of the back of her poker. Why is it such a big problems for customs if there are LEDs?
No! It does come with thick PBT, what you can buy are custom PBT caps coming in various colours.Is plate mounted or pcb like the first poker?
They are plate mounted. At least they were shown like that on some taobao advertisement.
I've taken the plunge, after hearing mixed reviews on the FILCO MINILA, I hope the POKER 2 fits the bill. I've ordered with blue switches and intend to use o-rings once it arrives. The think PCT caps seem like a good idea. Am I right in thinking the KB will come with additional key caps that I will install? Or will it come with the keycaps already installed?
Many thanks,
ShivaYash
UK
but there should be additional modifier caps in the box?
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42523.0
it says here - 5. Comes with thick PBT RGB keycaps and key puller.
or i didn't get that right :)
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=42523.0
it says here - 5. Comes with thick PBT RGB keycaps and key puller.
or i didn't get that right :)
Am I correct in understanding that the keyswitches on the Poker II has the ability to add LED's and the PCB supports it?yes the PCB supports LED but you should soldering it by your self.
Also is there an estimate on when these will ship?
just to be clear, are there only led holes without power supply on the pcb like in the poker x or are these already powered per default in the poker 2?same question here. if only we can add the LEDs by soldering it on the non backlit version that would be freakin awesome!
just to be clear, are there only led holes without power supply on the pcb like in the poker x or are these already powered per default in the poker 2?same question here. if only we can add the LEDs by soldering it on the non backlit version that would be freakin awesome!
just to be clear, are there only led holes without power supply on the pcb like in the poker x or are these already powered per default in the poker 2?same question here. if only we can add the LEDs by soldering it on the non backlit version that would be freakin awesome!
I was told that you can just put the LED into the whole and it works. I am not good at soldering, more detail will provide after we see the product and open it.
just to be clear, are there only led holes without power supply on the pcb like in the poker x or are these already powered per default in the poker 2?same question here. if only we can add the LEDs by soldering it on the non backlit version that would be freakin awesome!
I was told that you can just put the LED into the whole and it works. I am not good at soldering, more detail will provide after we see the product and open it.
Awesome, thank you for clarifying! Do you have any estimate on when they'll be shipping out?
BLUES are just SEXY :)) they sounds so good
From other people's experiences, how do BLUES compare to BROWNS? Are they really than noisy?
Will the use of o-rings lessen the noise?yes it does!
I may consider using the POKER 2 on my travels but don't want to annoy those around me.
cause once you advance beyond mastering the ability of distinguishing mx brown from mx blue by their sound, you look for other stuff to excel in. like led backlight.
Also lots of people already own poker's. These people need reasons to justify buying the poker 2 to there wives and SO's, like LED backlighting.
Also lots of people already own poker's. These people need reasons to justify buying the poker 2 to there wives and SO's, like LED backlighting.
Finally... a real response. I have not yet told my wife of this purchase, purely because she won't understand. I think I'll keep mine a secret for as long as possible. She doesn't often come into my study!
I'm asked to change my order from Cherry BLUES to BROWNS...
QT - can you please confirm you have received my message to change the order?
Otherwise I'm fully paid up and waiting to receive the new KB,
Many thanks,
SY
Can you please answer my pms ,why i am still not on the list .
I payed two days ago.
Or explain to me why that is so.
Has anyone figured out how to do combined shipping? I would also like to buy something else but I don't want to get charged another $10 for shipping. I found the separate listing he has in his shop for combined shipping, added it to my order, but it didn't change the shipping price.
I still don't see myself on the list yet.Front page list is old. Correct lists are on this page, your name is in the updated list: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=43232.msg893836#msg893836
So they went ahead with that ridiculous spacebar...What do you mean?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/qyOGaWK.png)
The board has 3V LED slots that allow you add your own LED light to make it shine, it is ready to use but you have to plug YOUR LED into to the slot. Please do not ask me for LED since I can't ship it safely within a normal shipping price, please get it on your local store.:eek:
I'm referring to the "enjoy your feeling" print on the spacebar.
Very well in 10 Days i can "Enjoy my feelings" :)) :p
but the best Part is:QuoteThe board has 3V LED slots that allow you add your own LED light to make it shine, it is ready to use but you have to plug YOUR LED into to the slot. Please do not ask me for LED since I can't ship it safely within a normal shipping price, please get it on your local store.:eek:
so happy :-*
In your serve here we go: http://de.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=WP710A10SGCvirtualkey60400000virtualkey604-WP710A10SGCVery well in 10 Days i can "Enjoy my feelings" :)) :p
but the best Part is:QuoteThe board has 3V LED slots that allow you add your own LED light to make it shine, it is ready to use but you have to plug YOUR LED into to the slot. Please do not ask me for LED since I can't ship it safely within a normal shipping price, please get it on your local store.:eek:
so happy :-*
Hey Numerus,
I am interested in adding LEDs as well, but I have no clue about it.
Can you link me a German shop where I can order suitable LEDs please?
Thanks!
In your serve here we go: http://de.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=WP710A10SGCvirtualkey60400000virtualkey604-WP710A10SGCVery well in 10 Days i can "Enjoy my feelings" :)) :p
but the best Part is:QuoteThe board has 3V LED slots that allow you add your own LED light to make it shine, it is ready to use but you have to plug YOUR LED into to the slot. Please do not ask me for LED since I can't ship it safely within a normal shipping price, please get it on your local store.:eek:
so happy :-*
Hey Numerus,
I am interested in adding LEDs as well, but I have no clue about it.
Can you link me a German shop where I can order suitable LEDs please?
Thanks!
well, that spacebar sucks...im sure i read somewhere that it was only for demo product...Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was on their facebook page?
well, that spacebar sucks...im sure i read somewhere that it was only for demo product...Yeah, I'm pretty sure it was on their facebook page?
Mine was in the spam- folder... maybe you haven't thought about that like I did..Are you brown switches?
Look at the last reply on page 4. UK orders don't get shipping email yet.
Also if you ordered anything else, ie combined shipping, then you won't get the shipping notice until later. I'm still waiting on mine, but that's because I ordered the Ducky wrist wrest to go along with a Ducky keyboard I have.
Wow, congratz ;)
My tracking stops at the moment "Item picked up at 2013/5/21 21:48:09, Flytexpress Sorting Center" and nothing happens after that :(
I'll do both a review and a unboxing on my Youtube. I'll wait a month or at least a couple of weeks to do the review, however. I am doing the unboxing as we speak. :P
WE WANT PIC NOW ;D
I don't think I've ever had a package ship so fast from China. It gave me a page and a half of tracking updates and now it's out for delivery with courier. (In California btw). I won't be home when it arrives but do they just give it to ups or USPS to deliver within the states?
I just got it. (Singapore)
caps lock much?
does qtan have any extras for sale for those who missed the group buy? ;D
does qtan have any extras for sale for those who missed the group buy? ;D
I saw some listed by him on eBay.
does qtan have any extras for sale for those who missed the group buy? ;D
I saw some listed by him on eBay.
thx!
out of curiousity, how much was it total for the US buyers that participated in the group buy?
Does the keyboard come with an English guide (or layout), or, if not, does someone know where to download one?http://cl.ly/0Z2B3n2u3m0k
Here you go:
http://cl.ly/0Z2B3n2u3m0k
Anyone else in UK not had shipping info yet?
To those who have received theirs, did your flytexpress tracking ever make it past "sorting center"?Flytexpress didnt said anything besides sorting for me.
I'm hoping it just magically appears tomorrow.
Sorry about the Flytexpress tracking problem, they are working on it...
To those who have received theirs, did your flytexpress tracking ever make it past "sorting center"?
I'm hoping it just magically appears tomorrow.
My doorbell just rang and a Poker II was handed to me. Loving the size of this thing but it's gonna take some time getting used to not having dedicated arrow keys.
My first board with browns, not sure how I feel about them yet. Only used blacks before and I really like those. One thing I'm not liking is that the case is not sitting perfectly level
on my desk, it woobles slightly. Not sure if its because the case itself is warped or if the rubber strips underneath are uneven.
All in all I'm quite excited about my first 60% board, shipping was lightning fast and I did not get f'ed by customs.
Thanks Qtan!
London based GeekHacker here, and a relative newbie at that.Please do a video review! I have been trying to find a video review for some time now, I'm ready to pick one up once they become available at mechanicalkeyboards.com!
I am a FILCO user, well I was until now. My wife texted this morning while I was at school, 'your package has arrived'. Naturally she had no idea what this meant to me. As soon as I could finish up for the day, I zoomed home, soaked with the rain London is experiencing at the moment and ripped open this exciting and long awaited gift, to myself, for my 32nd birthday.
Guess what, I'd like to call it mechanical perfection... of course there are some caveats, like with everything in life, but its feels like an old friend. I drive a 18 year Mercedes-Benz E-Class and this too feels like an old friend, I have driven many of them in my relative young years. If you close your eyes behind the wheel of any E-Class, and place your hands on the wheel at 10 and 2pm, everything, switches, indicator stalks etc fall into place, and you can easily operate the car, without opening your eyes. This is exactly how this board feels to me. I am typing this and it feels like i've been using it for years. The layout for me is perfect... the feeling is great, a lovely sound, almost Topre in quality of sound in-fact, but I'll do a directly comparison with the HHKB tomorrow afternoon.
Thank you QT for organising this wonderful group buy - my first but certainly not my last. I think some o-rings will be needed fairly soon, but this board is great, highly recommended. There is no flex in the case, all looks straight, the keycaps are a lovely mid grey and the font is to personal preference, but I really like it. The 'enjoy your feeling' is clearly my only aesthetic gripe.
If I am feeling brave, I'll do a video review but for now, I will enjoy my new toy and of course, this little beauty will travel with me, everything I go. The only point for me getting a 60% board.
With kindest regards to all,
ShivaYash
London
My doorbell just rang and a Poker II was handed to me. Loving the size of this thing but it's gonna take some time getting used to not having dedicated arrow keys.
My first board with browns, not sure how I feel about them yet. Only used blacks before and I really like those. One thing I'm not liking is that the case is not sitting perfectly level
on my desk, it woobles slightly. Not sure if its because the case itself is warped or if the rubber strips underneath are uneven.
All in all I'm quite excited about my first 60% board, shipping was lightning fast and I did not get f'ed by customs.
Thanks Qtan!
Look at the guide that you linked me to... If you use the arrow keys a lot, and can do without the Windows key, one thing that you can do is to set "SW3" to "ON", and change the Windows key to a second FN key. This way, at least an FN key and the Arrow keys are on the same (left) hand.
Does the keyboard come with an English guide (or layout), or, if not, does someone know where to download one?http://cl.ly/0Z2B3n2u3m0k
Credit to Rhinofeed, as I found it in his unboxing video, and Marin, who is apparently the original source.
just apply torsion to the case to level it nicely, but don't break the keyboard :D apply low force
Thanks for the tips therecorder, but I use my win key quite a lot. Fn + wasd seems to be working out quite nicely for me. I'm starting to get used to the brown switches, but I regret not getting one with blacks instead.
Does anyone else's Poker II wobble when placed on a flat surface?Nope mine is fine on a flat surface... my desk is the issue! Its an old dining table with a few too many owners. Its on its last legs, literally.
I don't know about you guys but the MX Blues on this Poker 2 feel different (and better) than they do on other keyboards.
Is it may be because the switches are upside down? I dont know if you noticed it or how it is usually positioned, but for me the cherry word are on the down side with the fonts heads down. So the place of the leds are on the upper side not like normally - I saw on some pictures - under the switch.
I just noticed it today while looked for some leds to add.
To the German buyers: Which deliverer has brought you the keyboard? UPS, Fedex, DHL?
Anyone tried to "led up" already?
To the German buyers: Which deliverer has brought you the keyboard? UPS, Fedex, DHL?
Flytexpress: http://flytexpress.com/EnIndex.aspx
Anyone tried to "led up" already?
I bought some today.
Well I hate to say that, but it isnt going as expected. I can confirm that those led spaces are wired, because I could get some work, but only when they were with the original long "legs". When I try to cut them, to fit into position I simply cant find the right position again. Even disassembled the whole case to see the pcb. We cant solder it or anything. So at the moment I have no idea how to solve it. May be someone has.
Please share it then.
about the caps problem, I have no idea, it won't be any used caps at all, since it is just released. I think after you used for a while, it will go.
Not sure I fully understand you. Maybe you missed the obvious. LEDs have polarity, so you must mount the leads into the correct hole and solder before it can work. Obviously you'll have to remove solder from all the holes first before you can push the leads through. Hopefully you didn't overlook this.
Well I just now desoldered a few holes, the LEDs inserted fine, and they light up fine. The length of the LED leads shouldn't affect if they work or not, so you must be doing something wrong, or you damaged the LEDs with you clipped the leads.
You may have better contact if the leds are not cut as you have a plain ending of the wires then. If you cut them and just put them in you will most likely not have any contact. It may be possible to insert the leds and heat up the two soldered holes simultaniously and then push trough, then you may not have to desolder.