This is probably going to sell out instantly. Hopefully I get one of the 200 units. Impressively low price as well. Good luck with the GB.The pcb doesnt support 6.25U
Edit: would you consider making the plate file available for modification? I'm one of those weirdos who actually likes 6.25 on 60%.
Will this board support usb type c?this board is mini usb
Will there be a library of the cerakote colour options/finishes? Interested to know what's available/applicable for this board.
Cheers! :)Will there be a library of the cerakote colour options/finishes? Interested to know what's available/applicable for this board.
Aw man I thought I put the link in the body, must have missed it.
You can get any H Series coating, that's the standard Cerakote. Check them all out on the official site: https://www.cerakote.com/finishes/?tab=coatings&cat=HSERIES
It's cerakote so the feeling and color reflection will definitely be much more matte than ano, but it doesn't affect fitment because it's super thin. The aluminum I use also takes really well to it, so there should be little to no inconsistencies in it.
- Case: $225
- Plate: $25 Half - $30 Full
- Materials: Aluminum (Silver, Gray, Black, Red), Stainless Steel (Brushed), POM (black transparent, expect slight warping), Acrylic (Clear), Polycarbonate (Frosted)
YesQuote- Case: $225
- Plate: $25 Half - $30 Full
- Materials: Aluminum (Silver, Gray, Black, Red), Stainless Steel (Brushed), POM (black transparent, expect slight warping), Acrylic (Clear), Polycarbonate (Frosted)
just wanting to clear this up, are the materials referring to just plate options? would also like to see the plate!
super hyped for this though!
just wanting to clear this up, are the materials referring to just plate options? would also like to see the plate!
super hyped for this though!
Are spots going to be raffled or is it first come first serve. I feel like with a 200 cap this gb is gonna run out real quickly.
sick. GLWB
Thanks for the quick reply. Hopefully I can get in.Are spots going to be raffled or is it first come first serve. I feel like with a 200 cap this gb is gonna run out real quickly.
FCFS, raffles are too complicated. If the 200 fill too quickly I may open it up a bit more, not much though. We'll have to wait and see :thumb:
couldn't exactly tell from OP, is a plate/pcb included in the base kit? or is that separate?
and will plate files be public later on?
also, would be nice if you would release a PCB footprint file in the case that it stops working, since it is nonstandard.
best of luck with the GB man!
300 shipped? in for sure
it wasn't clear but will all 3 versions of the top be available? WK, WKL, HHKB?
Oh this is interesting.
Is there a list of what the 'standard color' cerakote options will be? Or is that the 4 colors you mentioned in the posdt?
I've had a soft spot for these since I saw Lightning's build. I love the fact that you allowed such a long period of time to gather feedback on the board, and the mounting system is really well thought out. The price point is amazing too. Will these be produced by the same factory that made the ones shown in OP?
Good luck with the GB; I hope I have the money to join when it starts.
What is the type of port for the pcb ? Might need some additional info on the pcb and the plate eg: if the pcb or full plate have some flex cuts on it ?
What is the type of port for the pcb ? Might need some additional info on the pcb and the plate eg: if the pcb or full plate have some flex cuts on it ?
Port is Mini B.
Ah I guess i didn't show any pictures of the plates, my bad. The mx variants are below, alps are more or less the same so not worth showing atm. In these pictures the full plate has an iso split left shift, but the standard prod units will be the ansi left only like the half plate shows.
They don't have extra flex cuts or relief cuts or whatever you want to call them because the board itself is flexible enough to not need them, and I didn't notice a sound difference when I tested with a plate that had them. As far as the full plate at least. I took some extra material out for the half plate spacebar area to get it more pcb-mount-like.Show Image(https://i.gyazo.com/ba818ff84ebdf472f65318bb1da90632.png)Show Image(https://i.gyazo.com/4f34289513eecb03e19bd49471fbeeb1.png)
Any recommendations on plate material and wether to use half or full for this case? I'm mostly interested in a deep and muted sound. I've never tried half-plate or PC/POM/acrylic, so I don't know how I'll like the flex. I plan to use tactile switches.
Whew this came out of nowhere. I feel like i'll really regret if i don't join in on this though I wish we had a bit more time to prepare.From OP:
Either way, great work, and good luck on the buy! I think you'll need it as 200 is a colossal task!
Quick question, are all of the plate options full? or any of them half?
- Plate: $25 Half - $30 Full
Whew this came out of nowhere. I feel like i'll really regret if i don't join in on this though I wish we had a bit more time to prepare.From OP:
Either way, great work, and good luck on the buy! I think you'll need it as 200 is a colossal task!
Quick question, are all of the plate options full? or any of them half?Quote- Plate: $25 Half - $30 Full
FCFS, raffles are too complicated. If the 200 fill too quickly I may open it up a bit more, not much though. We'll have to wait and see :thumb:
Hi, do you have any future plan to do a 65% version of this board?
I'm quite happy with my decision to stick with arrow keys, but I'm still very intrigued by the design and reputation of the GSKT.
Thanks.
The price is 225 for kit or 225+plate+PCB?Please read OP :p
The price is 225 for kit or 225+plate+PCB?
Will there be HHKB/WKL-specific plates so that the extra holes do not show through on PC cases?
Hmm. Never tried a half plate build. Not sure if I'd even like it lol. Wish I had one readily available to try out, but I'll probably just go full plate for not knowing any better, unless someone with more experience can convince me otherwise. Haha
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Hmm. Never tried a half plate build. Not sure if I'd even like it lol. Wish I had one readily available to try out, but I'll probably just go full plate for not knowing any better, unless someone with more experience can convince me otherwise. Haha
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Could always get one of each, but I’d recommend everyone try at least one half plate and this is a great one.
Been dreaming of this for so long! Question about Alps at101 caps support, Brendan's build seems to show that it is being supported though it isn't shown in the supported layouts. Can you confirm that they are? ;D
What color is the pcb? I think Taeha has red pcb but couldn't find in the thread
Both may be the way to go. Haha. Guess I first have to be lucky enough to snag a case anyway.
Speaking of which, will this be mill-max compatible for hotswapping? Does hotswap work with a half plate? It's a beautiful case, I'd love to make it as endgame as possible. Lol
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Will there be HHKB/WKL-specific plates so that the extra holes do not show through on PC cases?
Both may be the way to go. Haha. Guess I first have to be lucky enough to snag a case anyway.
Speaking of which, will this be mill-max compatible for hotswapping? Does hotswap work with a half plate? It's a beautiful case, I'd love to make it as endgame as possible. Lol
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Uhh I don't think so? I have no expertise in mill-max or any hotswap for that matter. I know we use the combo mx/alps switch footprint, so i imagine that would be difficult to solder the sockets into and I don't think we made the holes larger than usual or anything. We also need the connection to be tight (and preferably soldered) or else the gasket could pull the switches up, so hotswap is kind of a no-go for this unfortunately.
The price is 225 for kit or 225+plate+PCB?
I gotta ask... If you're interested in a product you'd like to purchase, why can't you read OP thoroughly? Writing a question like that takes about the same time as a quick scroll over OP (Pricing section is even highlighted!) or using "find" function and write "pricing", then just hit "Enter". Dude...
Sorry but I still can't fathom why people can't read simple things they're genuinely interested in.
The price is 225 for kit or 225+plate+PCB?
I gotta ask... If you're interested in a product you'd like to purchase, why can't you read OP thoroughly? Writing a question like that takes about the same time as a quick scroll over OP (Pricing section is even highlighted!) or using "find" function and write "pricing", then just hit "Enter". Dude...
Sorry but I still can't fathom why people can't read simple things they're genuinely interested in.
Because I read 3 times and still I dont know if "case" means only a raw chunk of aluminum or the whole kit. Because the pcb and plate prices can be for extras too. You people have to understand other peorple can have questions and thats why there are ICs for this things and before I want to spend 300 bucks in a board i prefer to make things clear. Ah, also we are not all born in USA or UK, there are other countries and people with more or less knowledge of english
So before you rant about **** you can ask my quesiton quick and easy, or just stfu
Very excited for this as I've always wanted one. Thinking of getting a full and a halfplate since I've never tried a half-plate.
Any suggestions on what material for each would be good? I've only had experience with brass, maybe aluminum fullplate and either polycarb/pom halfplate? What do you suggest weaston :)
Also for the cerakoting, sorry if I missed this somewhere, but will orders with cerakote be shipping later than stock or it will it be simultaneously done.
Cerakoting is an optional service that can be done as part of the GB. Please be ready to wait at least an additional 3 weeks of time after the initial ship date for this service to be complete and have units ready for shipping. Colors on a board will differ slightly from photos online, so please pick your color carefully. There will be no refunds or free re-coating if you do not like the color.
Very excited for this as I've always wanted one. Thinking of getting a full and a halfplate since I've never tried a half-plate.
Any suggestions on what material for each would be good? I've only had experience with brass, maybe aluminum fullplate and either polycarb/pom halfplate? What do you suggest weaston :)
Also for the cerakoting, sorry if I missed this somewhere, but will orders with cerakote be shipping later than stock or it will it be simultaneously done.QuoteCerakoting is an optional service that can be done as part of the GB. Please be ready to wait at least an additional 3 weeks of time after the initial ship date for this service to be complete and have units ready for shipping. Colors on a board will differ slightly from photos online, so please pick your color carefully. There will be no refunds or free re-coating if you do not like the color.
Does anyone have a link to any good information on WKL vs HKKB vs ANSI. So far I've really only used ANSI layouts, but have always wanted to use a build of one of the others. I like the look of WKL, but feel like it still makes the CTL key a stretch (though I might reprogram that to caps lock anyway).
Does anyone have a link to any good information on WKL vs HKKB vs ANSI. So far I've really only used ANSI layouts, but have always wanted to use a build of one of the others. I like the look of WKL, but feel like it still makes the CTL key a stretch (though I might reprogram that to caps lock anyway).
I mean ansi isn't mutually exclusive with wkl and hhkb but I'm not dim enough to not understand what you meant
layouts a layout, no one can really tell you what youll like other than you
Cool to see this one have a public run! What's the front height?
Nice! Typing angle?
Does anyone have a link to any good information on WKL vs HKKB vs ANSI. So far I've really only used ANSI layouts, but have always wanted to use a build of one of the others. I like the look of WKL, but feel like it still makes the CTL key a stretch (though I might reprogram that to caps lock anyway).
I mean ansi isn't mutually exclusive with wkl and hhkb but I'm not dim enough to not understand what you meant
layouts a layout, no one can really tell you what youll like other than you
Yeah, wasn't really looking for a definitive answers, just peoples general opinions. Or pros/cons. I do occasionally use the cmd/windows key, so I'm trying to decide if i can live without it. And would be curious if anyone feels the closer grouped HHKB bottom row is easier on the reach, then the spread WKL. Was just curious.
Does anyone have a link to any good information on WKL vs HKKB vs ANSI. So far I've really only used ANSI layouts, but have always wanted to use a build of one of the others. I like the look of WKL, but feel like it still makes the CTL key a stretch (though I might reprogram that to caps lock anyway).
Does anyone have a link to any good information on WKL vs HKKB vs ANSI. So far I've really only used ANSI layouts, but have always wanted to use a build of one of the others. I like the look of WKL, but feel like it still makes the CTL key a stretch (though I might reprogram that to caps lock anyway).
I mean ansi isn't mutually exclusive with wkl and hhkb but I'm not dim enough to not understand what you meant
layouts a layout, no one can really tell you what youll like other than you
Yeah, wasn't really looking for a definitive answers, just peoples general opinions. Or pros/cons. I do occasionally use the cmd/windows key, so I'm trying to decide if i can live without it. And would be curious if anyone feels the closer grouped HHKB bottom row is easier on the reach, then the spread WKL. Was just curious.
if you don't need right alt then you can rebind it to super, but if your language needs right alt you could always rebind it to something else.
Does anyone have a link to any good information on WKL vs HKKB vs ANSI. So far I've really only used ANSI layouts, but have always wanted to use a build of one of the others. I like the look of WKL, but feel like it still makes the CTL key a stretch (though I might reprogram that to caps lock anyway).
WKL and HHKB dictates the bottom row of the keyboard. So both of these can technically be ANSI Layout.
The two main category are ISO and ANSI. Refer to pics below;
ISO: https://imgur.com/syu4pxS
ANSI: https://imgur.com/J7HK9hk
Then the sub-categories are WKL, WK and HHKB: https://i.imgur.com/J5RbnrI.jpg
And yes, GSKT will support both version.
Refer to this picture for plate options available for the board: https://imgur.com/EOKJgPK
So your options are:
ISO with WKL
ISO with HHKB
ISO with WK (means winkey, no blockers on the bottom row)
ANSI with WKL
ANSI with HHKB
ANSI with WK (means winkey, no blockers on the bottom row)
6 options, none is better than the other. All is preference.
You can still do WKL with swapped CapsLock and LeftCtrl. Personally I find it better. Easier to reach.
WKL is not spread more than a normal bottom row. I'd argue that WKL is spread less because your ctrl key gains in width, allowing the center of the key to be closer. I've used HHKB and reaching for the 1u key is more troublesome with my resting position on the keyboard. I personally will go for WKL with blockers since I have ctrl on caps lock. Bottom row will be Win, Alt, Space, Right Alt, **** all.
I'm really interested although i know is going to be hard to get one.
For building it alps i guess that the plate will have to be custom (laser cut), right?. Also just to be sure, is any 60% alps board (with the connector mini usb or usb c) compatible?
Sorry if i'm making obvious questions i'm pretty much new to the hobbie.
The case looks stunning, congrats :)
Sorry but I still can't fathom why people can't read simple things they're genuinely interested in.
any chance you might make a 65% version in the near immediate future? :thumb:
Thanks for the reply, appreciated.Any recommendations on plate material and wether to use half or full for this case? I'm mostly interested in a deep and muted sound. I've never tried half-plate or PC/POM/acrylic, so I don't know how I'll like the flex. I plan to use tactile switches.From my personal experience, I find that half plate mount provides for a more softer bottom out with a softer sound. I think that it's somewhat dependent on the material of the half plate that you're using as well. With an aluminum half plate, it might still be firm, but with the aforementioned softer bottom out and some flex. Granted, I haven't tried a GSKT-00 yet, so please take this with a grain of salt.
Weaston,
Is there any chance of you considering USB-C instead of Mini-B for the PCB?
Weaston,
Is there any chance of you considering USB-C instead of Mini-B for the PCB?
+1 would be great!
I realized I hadn't shared any examples of Cerakote finish or talked about it much so here is a bit of an update on that front.
Cerakote feels much more matte and "textured" than anodization, for those unfamiliar with it. The feeling and finish will actually change based on the color and the lighter you go typically the smoother and more watery it can feel. White tends to be almost glossy and black is oppressively matte, that's the best explanation I can give there.
I am not necessarily recommending you cerakote, but just wanted to give some options to you all. While the cerakote that my guy does is very very good, I still personally prefer the feel and shine of ano. Some people like the color range that cerakote offers and the extra protection. It is all preference.
Here is an album of a 00 that had the bottom coated in a custom made color (not offering custom colors as part of the group buy) and the top coated in Sniper Gray. There is a side by side with an anodized board and there is also an example with a beige dye sub pbt keycap so you can get some more context. You'll be able to see just how different two colors/finishes can be: https://imgur.com/a/L2Psuxs
Will attach an image below for the sake of being able to reference this quickly.
My cerakoter said to check out some of the newer colors that just came out like Mojito, Polar Blue and Tequila Sunrise, he thought those were nice irl ;)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/xVqarAX.jpg?1)
No ABS plates like the OG runs?
is there an estimated lead time?
Yay :D
Seeing the bottom row in possible layouts - does this mean GSKT-00 supports AEK caps in full/HHKB case tops? How are stabilisers handled in that case?
Already left the hobby for a while now. Casually dropped in today to see what has been going on lately and saw this. I remember back in the day 00 was one of the board that I and many of my friends really wanted. Didn't think a GB this scale would happen. Pretty sick man. Good luck! Will try to make time to join this one for sure!
Will everyone joining the group buy have to sign a non disclosure agreement to keep the internal design a secret?
"back in the day"
00 literally happened in 2018
No you're right. Always felt time flew by so fast with the amount of keyboards released every month. Just me.
"back in the day"
00 literally happened in 2018
No you're right. Always felt time flew by so fast with the amount of keyboards released every month. Just me.
"back in the day"
00 literally happened in 2018
get rektsmh no more TGR family deal for you. Send v2 ce back :mad:
In case people are looking for Alps typing test. I've asked around and found these for reference.
GSKT-00, [/b]
+ Brown Alps
Credit to Brendan (brendan#1709) for these:
GSKT-00, https://clyp.it/uiuzdi0v
+ with 1.2mm poly plate
+ SKCM orange alps
+ DELL at101 dyesubs
+ 205g0 stabs
GSKT-00, https://clyp.it/lytfds2f
+ 1.5mm abs plate
+ SKCM orange alps
+ DELL at101 dyesubs
+ 205g0 stabs
In case people are looking for Alps typing test. I've asked around and found these for reference.
GSKT-00, [/b]
+ Brown Alps
Credit to Brendan (brendan#1709) for these:
GSKT-00, https://clyp.it/uiuzdi0v
+ with 1.2mm poly plate
+ SKCM orange alps
+ DELL at101 dyesubs
+ 205g0 stabs
GSKT-00, https://clyp.it/lytfds2f
+ 1.5mm abs plate
+ SKCM orange alps
+ DELL at101 dyesubs
+ 205g0 stabs
In case anybody was interested in hearing an example of the 00 with clicky switches, here’s a build I did previously with SKCM Blues.
GSKT-00, https://clyp.it/cmt3ox44
+ Steel Plate
+ SKCM Blue Alps
+ SGI Beige PBT Dyesubs
+ 205g0 stabs
+ Pictures, https://imgur.com/a/rxsl8M4
"back in the day"
00 literally happened in 2018
Lmao this got me. Love you megaforce. The 280 ore comment still makes me laugh.
get rektsmh no more TGR family deal for you. Send v2 ce back :mad:
Will there be an exact time of the day the GB opens in case the units sell out in minutes or even seconds?
As you mentioned you have gathered a lot of feedbacks from the users, may I ask what have been changed to the current design as opposed to the OG GSKT-00?
Will there be an exact time of the day the GB opens in case the units sell out in minutes or even seconds?
I would like to purchase one of these mechanical keyboards. Thank you
What is ligma?I would like to purchase one of these mechanical keyboards. Thank you
honestly nickheller ligma
Just make a thread and PM one of the mods (I'll be avail EU time) and we'll get to it. If it takes a while send another PM or go for one of the tall boys (hoff and tootall) :-*
I would like to start the GB as soon as possible. Shooting for January 20th as the opening date. I don't know the GH process and if I need to get approval for a GB thread or what, so trying to give some buffer time.
What is ligma?I would like to purchase one of these mechanical keyboards. Thank you
honestly nickheller ligmaJust make a thread and PM one of the mods (I'll be avail EU time) and we'll get to it. If it takes a while send another PM or go for one of the tall boys (hoff and tootall) :-*
I would like to start the GB as soon as possible. Shooting for January 20th as the opening date. I don't know the GH process and if I need to get approval for a GB thread or what, so trying to give some buffer time.
Will there be an exact time of the day the GB opens in case the units sell out in minutes or even seconds?
I will try to pick a time that works well enough for the US and the EU, but I will update with that as we get closer. As I said before, I could potentially open it again for a few more units at another time if there is a large portion of people in some other time zone that got really snubbed. Would like it to be as fair as it can be.
Will the orders be taken via a google form or some sort of store front?
Will the orders be taken via a google form or some sort of store front?
Getting the bot ready?
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Would the gasket that's being sold in this run be of the same duro as that of the private groupbuys? :) Sound tests with softer gaskets are really nice, especially the ones using 30 duro. I could imagine the bottoming out being really soft.
Just make a thread and PM one of the mods (I'll be avail EU time) and we'll get to it. If it takes a while send another PM or go for one of the tall boys (hoff and tootall) :-*
Will the orders be taken via a google form or some sort of store front?
Will the orders be taken via a google form or some sort of store front?
Most likely a google form, but it's still up in the air at the moment.
Will the orders be taken via a google form or some sort of store front?
Most likely a google form, but it's still up in the air at the moment.
Google form please. Those store fronts with Paypal redirect are nightmare.
I wonder what color I can get this Cerakoted to match my Nautilus Nightmares coming :pNot a bad idea! H400 looks like it would do the job. I was thinking a blue-grey for classic beige or firefly GMK Nord - possibly Blue Titanium (H-185Q) or Northern Lights (H-315Q).
Is it considered a "true isolation mount"?Here we go
Is it considered a "true isolation mount"?Go ahead and define "true isolation mount" yourself.
Is it considered a "true isolation mount"?
OH NONONO NOT AGAIN.Is it considered a "true isolation mount"?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/YHWULah.png)
OH NONONO NOT AGAIN.Is it considered a "true isolation mount"?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/YHWULah.png)
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Is it considered a "true isolation mount"?
Will the PCB be red? I like the look of a red PCB with red aluminum half plate.
They'll be either green or red, I might even be able to offer choice of color.
would this support an aftermarket HS pcb like the instant60? assuming no but i guess it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Probably 0 chance but can we get a white PCB option?
Haha nice italian flag me likeProbably 0 chance but can we get a white PCB option?
Actually it is possible yeah. We had red, green and white in the original GB. I would like to keep it to red and green, but if the prices don't change for us then we can probably offer white as well. No promises though. Here's what the originals looked like.Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/464994499001581580/491409768859041828/image0.jpg)
Will the diodes need to be soldered?
how does halfplate + pcb flex cutouts feel? i would imagine it being bouncy? cant wait! :)G I G A F L E X
Probably 0 chance but can we get a white PCB option?
Actually it is possible yeah. We had red, green and white in the original GB. I would like to keep it to red and green, but if the prices don't change for us then we can probably offer white as well. No promises though. Here's what the originals looked like.Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/464994499001581580/491409768859041828/image0.jpg)
I really interested but am also interested as too why there is no brass plate?I think stainless steel is a good alternative. You get that muted sound signature and a solid buttom down. The best sounding keyboard I know is a TGR Jane with SS plate.
I really interested but am also interested as too why there is no brass plate?
Crossed fingers. White would be so cool!Probably 0 chance but can we get a white PCB option?
Actually it is possible yeah. We had red, green and white in the original GB. I would like to keep it to red and green, but if the prices don't change for us then we can probably offer white as well. No promises though. Here's what the originals looked like.Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/464994499001581580/491409768859041828/image0.jpg)
how does halfplate + pcb flex cutouts feel? i would imagine it being bouncy? cant wait! :)
Have you tried any other combos with the 00? If so which did you enjoy the most?how does halfplate + pcb flex cutouts feel? i would imagine it being bouncy? cant wait! :)
My initial build with the 00 was half plate with the proprietary PCB that has the cross-board cutouts. It's easily the bounciest board I own.
Have you tried any other combos with the 00? If so which did you enjoy the most?how does halfplate + pcb flex cutouts feel? i would imagine it being bouncy? cant wait! :)
My initial build with the 00 was half plate with the proprietary PCB that has the cross-board cutouts. It's easily the bounciest board I own.
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I really interested but am also interested as too why there is no brass plate?
I just don't like brass plates much.
Honestly, having a Stainless Steel plate option over brass is so refreshing. I was a bit bummed when the brass craze started because I prefer the SS bottom out.
I really interested but am also interested as too why there is no brass plate?
I just don't like brass plates much.
Honestly, having a Stainless Steel plate option over brass is so refreshing. I was a bit bummed when the brass craze started because I prefer the SS bottom out.
I really interested but am also interested as too why there is no brass plate?
I just don't like brass plates much.
Honestly, having a Stainless Steel plate option over brass is so refreshing. I was a bit bummed when the brass craze started because I prefer the SS bottom out.
If you don’t mind me asking, what do you prefer about ss over brass? I know ss is supposed to be slightly more stiff but I’m curious as I haven’t tried ss.
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Which colors are available for cerakoting?
Sup Weaston, what's the lead time ?
Can't really give one now, but I know that board manu time would be at least a month if not closer to 2, packing and shipping would be another 3 weeks at least. That is all assuming the buy reaches the max unit cap. If I open orders on the 20th then I would need to give at least 2 weeks to pay invoices so it would be probably mid february when the manu order got officially submitted. I try to keep things as quick as I possibly can and the original GB went quick so let's cross our fingers and hope things stay smooth.
I'm all over this. A bit new to the hobby. Can someone explain the difference between full-plate and half-plate?With the full plate, all of the switches are backed by a plate. With the half plate, the plate just goes around the edge and usually behind the modifier keys, and the switches in the middle mount directly to the PCB. There is more flex with the half plate.
Really excited for this board!
A question though: due to the lack of control keys in the corners of the HHKB version this reduces the effective ``diameter'' that the gasket is stretched around, correct? Does this reduced tautness of the gasket have any impact on the mounting or the feel/sound? Also asking because looking at the case and PCB pictures it seems like the gasket might not rest on its bottom right and left ledges if the bottom right and left switches aren't there.
super excited for this, gonna be trying my best to get in on this. have an idb but absolutely want more soft and flexy boards
curious though as to how thick the acrylic plate will be? and are there any issues with flex and fragility? i've used a 3mm laser cut acrylic plate and found it to be fairly fragile in certain areas, cracking while trying to force in certain switches.
Hmm. Was thinking of going with red pcb and acrylic half-plate for ultimate bounce but maybe PC would be the more resilient bet. I imagine PC and acrylic would feel pretty similar and PC is less prone to cracking or breaking. Based on what everyone else has said whose used this board, I will likely put it through quite the workout and possibly daily drive.
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Hmmm. Never tried POM before. May have to give it a go. This release is giving me serious "I want one of everything" wiplash.Hmm. Was thinking of going with red pcb and acrylic half-plate for ultimate bounce but maybe PC would be the more resilient bet. I imagine PC and acrylic would feel pretty similar and PC is less prone to cracking or breaking. Based on what everyone else has said whose used this board, I will likely put it through quite the workout and possibly daily drive.
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If you want a soft plate with good durability, I highly, highly recommend POM.
Typing on a POM half plate and thin H87A right now, lots of fun and great sound.
quick question. would this pcb be compatible with the case? https://kbdfans.com/products/kbdfans-kbd6x-hot-swap-pcb?variant=21861844385840No. In this gasket case the pcb has cutouts creating flanges that sit on the gaskets. The gaskets being the only thing that holds them in place. At least as far as I can tell about a case I've never held. Haha.
quick question. would this pcb be compatible with the case? https://kbdfans.com/products/kbdfans-kbd6x-hot-swap-pcb?variant=21861844385840No. In this gasket case the pcb has cutouts creating flanges that sit on the gaskets. The gaskets being the only thing that holds them in place. At least as far as I can tell about a case I've never held. Haha.
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quick question. would this pcb be compatible with the case? https://kbdfans.com/products/kbdfans-kbd6x-hot-swap-pcb?variant=21861844385840No. In this gasket case the pcb has cutouts creating flanges that sit on the gaskets. The gaskets being the only thing that holds them in place. At least as far as I can tell about a case I've never held. Haha.
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quick question. would this pcb be compatible with the case? https://kbdfans.com/products/kbdfans-kbd6x-hot-swap-pcb?variant=21861844385840
quick question. would this pcb be compatible with the case? https://kbdfans.com/products/kbdfans-kbd6x-hot-swap-pcb?variant=21861844385840No. In this gasket case the pcb has cutouts creating flanges that sit on the gaskets. The gaskets being the only thing that holds them in place. At least as far as I can tell about a case I've never held. Haha.
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The plate rests on the gaskets, not the PCB.
quick question. would this pcb be compatible with the case? https://kbdfans.com/products/kbdfans-kbd6x-hot-swap-pcb?variant=21861844385840No. In this gasket case the pcb has cutouts creating flanges that sit on the gaskets. The gaskets being the only thing that holds them in place. At least as far as I can tell about a case I've never held. Haha.
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The plate rests on the gaskets, not the PCB.
Good call. Then why are the cutouts on the PCB. It must be making room for something. Maybe pillars on the bottom half of the case?
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It is more than likely just for alignment purposes and nothing else.
It is more than likely just for alignment purposes and nothing else.
Ehhhh. I dunno.... I think it'd be hard to get any regular board to fit around those.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200115/80b03d8269d1907d114d5687453a50a4.jpg)
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It is more than likely just for alignment purposes and nothing else.
Ehhhh. I dunno.... I think it'd be hard to get any regular board to fit around those.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200115/80b03d8269d1907d114d5687453a50a4.jpg)
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Exactly, the cutouts exist in the PCB to align the PCB and plate. Since this is gasket mounted, the plate position is not entirely fixed compared to a top-mount design.
Hopefully this gives an idea on how the gasket sits on the pillar and what the PCB cutouts are for.
Edit: sorry the the down under picture. The grey line is suppose to be pcb, not plate.
Hopefully this gives an idea on how the gasket sits on the pillar and what the PCB cutouts are for.
Edit: sorry the the down under picture. The grey line is suppose to be pcb, not plate.
If I understand it correctly then, the gasket is sandwiched between the PCB and the plate. The cutouts in the PCB allow for the gasket to rest on the pillars on the bottom half of the housing and between the underside of the plate.
Does the OP know if hot swap sockets are compatible with the pcb included?
Exactly, the cutouts exist in the PCB to align the PCB and plate. Since this is gasket mounted, the plate position is not entirely fixed compared to a top-mount design.
Is the GB still on for January 20th?
Apologies if I missed it somewhere, but what is the estimated turnaround time for this run?
Can't really give one now, but I know that board manu time would be at least a month if not closer to 2, packing and shipping would be another 3 weeks at least. That is all assuming the buy reaches the max unit cap. If I open orders on the 20th then I would need to give at least 2 weeks to pay invoices so it would be probably mid february when the manu order got officially submitted. I try to keep things as quick as I possibly can and the original GB went quick so let's cross our fingers and hope things stay smooth.
is the GB still planned for the 20th this month ?
Assuming you still do the GB via a form, how will we be able to buy multiple plate materials that we want, or 2 cases since that's the limit? Will I need to refresh the form?
I'm mainly curious if I'll need to make another gmail account and be ready to login to both.
GL all.
As a follow on to willyG (and sorry if this has been answered before, I haven't seen it), but will there be an option to buy just additional plates and/or PCBs? I'd love to get a single case and switch out a half vs full plate option. If not, I'm fine with just getting one build, but it'd be cool. Just not sure on the expected quantity available?
Would the form allow for edits or not? There's been some contention in the past with it supposedly incentivising rushing filling out the form, but it also makes it a ton easier for the runner to not have to deal with 50 PMs from people that typo'd their address in and whatnot.
In the case that this blows up during GB, would you restrict people to one board so that as many individuals as possible could get their hands on one?
Would the form allow for edits or not? There's been some contention in the past with it supposedly incentivising rushing filling out the form, but it also makes it a ton easier for the runner to not have to deal with 50 PMs from people that typo'd their address in and whatnot.
I do not want to accept edits, what you submit is what will get sent to the factory for the final quote before manufacturing. Having to keep track of edits across a potential maximum of 200 orders would be a nightmare. Which is why I want to share the form at least a few hours early so people can see it and get familiar. Of course there will be the case that someone could submit an email with a typo or something and in this case I would of course have to change that, but I would do when i send invoices potentially.
Will the offical gb form link be different from the demo form link we fill out beforehand, or will both of the forms share the same link when the official gb opens?Assuming you still do the GB via a form, how will we be able to buy multiple plate materials that we want, or 2 cases since that's the limit? Will I need to refresh the form?
I'm mainly curious if I'll need to make another gmail account and be ready to login to both.
GL all.As a follow on to willyG (and sorry if this has been answered before, I haven't seen it), but will there be an option to buy just additional plates and/or PCBs? I'd love to get a single case and switch out a half vs full plate option. If not, I'm fine with just getting one build, but it'd be cool. Just not sure on the expected quantity available?
It will be a Google Form. You will have to fill out an answer for every possible option. So you'll have the ability to purchase up to the maximum of everything.
So for example, there will be 2 entire case fields you'll have to fill out or pass on. 4 plate fields, 4 pcb fields, etc.
It makes the form a bit long, but because I am offering so many options and I need to limit amounts, this is the nicest way I have for now and it is still fairly straightforward.
I will try to share a demo form before the real form is up, so people can make sure they understand the process. Looking to try to get the GB thread up by Sundayish.
Will the offical gb form link be different from the demo form link we fill out beforehand, or will both of the forms share the same link when the official gb opens?
Share a demo of the form? For bot users? well ... It will be hard to have a spot...
Share a demo of the form? For bot users? well ... It will be hard to have a spot...
So long as he generates a new form, and changes some text, the page elements won't be the same whatsoever....
Also... consider that there are item buy limits. Unless a botter has 10 different street addresses, I don't see how it'd matter much.
All this said, I really wish Google forms could use a recaptcha.
Lol. Hard to select those bridges I guess.All this said, I really wish Google forms could use a recaptcha.
They do. Google maintains reCaptcha, in the Jane V2 CE buy people got caught in it.
Lol. Hard to select those bridges I guess.All this said, I really wish Google forms could use a recaptcha.
They do. Google maintains reCaptcha, in the Jane V2 CE buy people got caught in it.
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Lol. Hard to select those bridges I guess.All this said, I really wish Google forms could use a recaptcha.
They do. Google maintains reCaptcha, in the Jane V2 CE buy people got caught in it.
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Google captcha's randomly so getting caught in the captcha is not necessarily a sign of botting.
So I've been looking around for keycaps for this beauty (assuming i get one, which i probably won't with my horrible luck), and was just curious if anyone else had any grandiose plans for this board? Part of me wants to go with a very traditional and soft color set. Another part of me wants to go with cerakote and one of the flashier GMKs.
So I've been looking around for keycaps for this beauty (assuming i get one, which i probably won't with my horrible luck), and was just curious if anyone else had any grandiose plans for this board? Part of me wants to go with a very traditional and soft color set. Another part of me wants to go with cerakote and one of the flashier GMKs.
If I do get a chance to get this board I'd definitely put dark mode olivia++ on ^^
So I've been looking around for keycaps for this beauty (assuming i get one, which i probably won't with my horrible luck), and was just curious if anyone else had any grandiose plans for this board? Part of me wants to go with a very traditional and soft color set. Another part of me wants to go with cerakote and one of the flashier GMKs.
I'm personally partial to the more classic look, silver case with red plate with some Cherry beige caps.
So I've been looking around for keycaps for this beauty (assuming i get one, which i probably won't with my horrible luck), and was just curious if anyone else had any grandiose plans for this board? Part of me wants to go with a very traditional and soft color set. Another part of me wants to go with cerakote and one of the flashier GMKs.
I'm personally partial to the more classic look, silver case with red plate with some Cherry beige caps. Or you could do black case with WOB, would look very professional. Cerakoting is definitely where you get into weirder combos, usually louder. The Rose Gold they have looks really nice though, has some metallic to it so it has a little sparkle to it.
If I get one, I’d like a rose gold cerakote just for Olivia++. It sounds kind of basic, but it’s been a theme I’ve been going after for some time now! :DSo I've been looking around for keycaps for this beauty (assuming i get one, which i probably won't with my horrible luck), and was just curious if anyone else had any grandiose plans for this board? Part of me wants to go with a very traditional and soft color set. Another part of me wants to go with cerakote and one of the flashier GMKs.
I'm personally partial to the more classic look, silver case with red plate with some Cherry beige caps. Or you could do black case with WOB, would look very professional. Cerakoting is definitely where you get into weirder combos, usually louder. The Rose Gold they have looks really nice though, has some metallic to it so it has a little sparkle to it.
That is an awesome look. One of mine (assuming I get any, and hopefully two) would be silver + aluminum full plate + a classic cap set.
If I get the second though it'll probably be cerakote + red PCB + POM half-plate + something fancy
Honestly I might just go red pcb + black transparent POM half-plate + gateron blacks (with the black transparent housing), and then just never put key caps on and stare at it.
If I get one, I’d like a rose gold cerakote just for Olivia++. It sounds kind of basic, but it’s been a theme I’ve been going after for some time now! :D
So I've been looking around for keycaps for this beauty (assuming i get one, which i probably won't with my horrible luck), and was just curious if anyone else had any grandiose plans for this board? Part of me wants to go with a very traditional and soft color set. Another part of me wants to go with cerakote and one of the flashier GMKs.I’m planning on beige caps with either grey or silver. @weaston can we get any pics of the different colours side by side to compare?
Awesome, will hopefully snag one. Is there a discord or anything to keep up to date with updates?
Don't have the funds on me to get a bit of everything, would you guys recommend an alu half plate or a pom or pc full plate?
Don't have the funds on me to get a bit of everything, would you guys recommend an alu half plate or a pom or pc full plate?
Don't have the funds on me to get a bit of everything, would you guys recommend an alu half plate or a pom or pc full plate?
Provide more info on what you like (sound, feel etc)
and especially, what switches you are going to be using
Don't have the funds on me to get a bit of everything, would you guys recommend an alu half plate or a pom or pc full plate?
Half alu or full POM imo.
Half alu if you want maximal "clack" and more rigidity, full POM if you want a softer, more uniform feeling. PC is too "clicky" for me.
Don't have the funds on me to get a bit of everything, would you guys recommend an alu half plate or a pom or pc full plate?
Provide more info on what you like (sound, feel etc)
and especially, what switches you are going to be using
What plate would you guys recommend for the most "thock"?
Can anyone comment on feeling of POM vs PC vs Acrylic? If they're close in type feel and sounds, I'll probably only order one.
Can anyone comment on feeling of POM vs PC vs Acrylic? If they're close in type feel and sounds, I'll probably only order one.
I can't comment on this particular board, but POM and PC feel very similar in a sandwich mounted keyboard. Apart from the sound I don't think I could tell them apart on feel alone.
I've used acrylic 3mm plates and that can be a bit firmer to type on. It's probably about the same flex as FR4, but FR4 can have a "dampening" effect whereas acrylic doesn't.
Can anyone comment on feeling of POM vs PC vs Acrylic? If they're close in type feel and sounds, I'll probably only order one.
I can't comment on this particular board, but POM and PC feel very similar in a sandwich mounted keyboard. Apart from the sound I don't think I could tell them apart on feel alone.
I've used acrylic 3mm plates and that can be a bit firmer to type on. It's probably about the same flex as FR4, but FR4 can have a "dampening" effect whereas acrylic doesn't.
Awesome, thanks. That makes my choice easier. I have another full acrylic build underway, so i'll skip acrylic most likely, but POM vs PC is interesting. If they close together in feel/sound, i'll probably end up going with POM just because it's the rarer option (I can always build another PC plate board later, but I rarely see POM as an option).
POM will feel and sound much warmer and pop-y. Poly is kind of neutral as far as sound and feel goes.
POM will feel and sound much warmer and pop-y. Poly is kind of neutral as far as sound and feel goes.