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Offline bball2

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Received my tracking number earlier today! Yeahh :D  :cool:

Same! Mine is already in North America  :thumb:

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Received my tracking number earlier today! Yeahh :D  :cool:

Same! Mine is already in North America  :thumb:

I'm getting mine on Tuesday. I've had packages from within the US take longer to get here  :))
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Western Europe here, I just got a txt from DHL with an ETA of Thu 31st.
Whatever that shipping option was, I think it was a really good one.
Will report back end of the week, I think the first kits are definitely arriving by then. :)


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I'm in Western Europe as well, Belgium. My DHL shipping notice says it'll arrive tomorrow. I'm stoked! DHL Express is really good shipping. Zeal uses it too. I've gotten packages from Canada  to here in less than 48 hours.
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Received mine today. The silver one has some small marks/splotches on the back and bottom, not noticeable from the front though. Dark grey looks perfect. Very happy with these boards overall. They are very light.



The RGB LEDs work very well as a flash light. I think I'll hang my extra PCB from the ceiling to brighten the room up some.


Offline Daellin

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Received mine today. The silver one has some small marks/splotches on the back and bottom, not noticeable from the front though. Dark grey looks perfect. Very happy with these boards overall. They are very light.

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Is that the black case?

Super hyped, I have lubed, filmed MX Zilents and genuine cherry stabs ready to be added in.


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Received mine today. The silver one has some small marks/splotches on the back and bottom, not noticeable from the front though. Dark grey looks perfect. Very happy with these boards overall. They are very light.

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The RGB LEDs work very well as a flash light. I think I'll hang my extra PCB from the ceiling to brighten the room up some.

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If that's the grey thats darker than i thought lol

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Received mine today. The silver one has some small marks/splotches on the back and bottom, not noticeable from the front though. Dark grey looks perfect. Very happy with these boards overall. They are very light.

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The RGB LEDs work very well as a flash light. I think I'll hang my extra PCB from the ceiling to brighten the room up some.

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If that's the grey thats darker than i thought lol

It is dark grey. At least, that's what I ordered, and it doesn't look black to me. Personally I'm glad it's darker, because my Revo RJ was dark grey but still lighter than I would have liked.


Offline Daellin

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Dark grey looks perfect.

Is that the black case?

Oops. I swear, I can read!

The dark grey definitely looks nice, I didn't even know there was an option for it (guess i can't read after all). Would look great with Oblivion

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Received mine today. The silver one has some small marks/splotches on the back and bottom, not noticeable from the front though. Dark grey looks perfect. Very happy with these boards overall. They are very light.

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Damn, those look really good with the red plates... Now I can't wait for mine to show up tomorrow.

Offline Stagione

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Received mine today. The silver one has some small marks/splotches on the back and bottom, not noticeable from the front though. Dark grey looks perfect. Very happy with these boards overall. They are very light.

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The RGB LEDs work very well as a flash light. I think I'll hang my extra PCB from the ceiling to brighten the room up some.

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If that's the grey thats darker than i thought lol

Not sure how I feel about this. The sample pictures made the grey take on a blue tinge because of the lighting, and I really liked the colour. Guess I'll have to wait and see.

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Received mine today. The silver one has some small marks/splotches on the back and bottom, not noticeable from the front though. Dark grey looks perfect. Very happy with these boards overall. They are very light.

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The RGB LEDs work very well as a flash light. I think I'll hang my extra PCB from the ceiling to brighten the room up some.

Show Image


Received mine today. The silver one has some small marks/splotches on the back and bottom, not noticeable from the front though. Dark grey looks perfect. Very happy with these boards overall. They are very light.

Show Image


The RGB LEDs work very well as a flash light. I think I'll hang my extra PCB from the ceiling to brighten the room up some.

Show Image

If that's the grey thats darker than i thought lol

Not sure how I feel about this. The sample pictures made the grey take on a blue tinge because of the lighting, and I really liked the colour. Guess I'll have to wait and see.

Received mine today. The silver one has some small marks/splotches on the back and bottom, not noticeable from the front though. Dark grey looks perfect. Very happy with these boards overall. They are very light.

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The RGB LEDs work very well as a flash light. I think I'll hang my extra PCB from the ceiling to brighten the room up some.

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If that's the grey thats darker than i thought lol

It is dark grey. At least, that's what I ordered, and it doesn't look black to me. Personally I'm glad it's darker, because my Revo RJ was dark grey but still lighter than I would have liked.

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Glad to see you got it! :thumb:
Colors of aluminum cases show different depth depends on your light source when taking photos.
Actually the pic in second quote is very close to what you guys are gonna see. You can notice it's a bit dark in the bed background one.

But I am happy to see any photo is going to shown in thread. Please feel free to leave any comment so we can reference for our products in the future. ;D

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #613 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 01:37:58 »
Received mine today. The silver one has some small marks/splotches on the back and bottom, not noticeable from the front though. Dark grey looks perfect. Very happy with these boards overall. They are very light.

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The RGB LEDs work very well as a flash light. I think I'll hang my extra PCB from the ceiling to brighten the room up some.

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Those look freaking amazing with the red plate! Dark Grey looks crazy awesome 🤩

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #614 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 06:02:18 »
In Scandinavia and just picked up this beauty



It's darker and more bordeaux or wine like in real life, my camera is making it more red than it is.

Its absolutely stunning to see it in person, it's the most beautiful piece of hardware I've ever had between my hands.


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Offline KeLorean

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #615 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 07:48:17 »
DHL is coming today



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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #616 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 08:08:08 »
In Scandinavia and just picked up this beauty

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It's darker and more bordeaux or wine like in real life, my camera is making it more red than it is.

Its absolutely stunning to see it in person, it's the most beautiful piece of hardware I've ever had between my hands.


wow! that does looks pretty amazing! good choice in colors. what caps are u gonna put on it?


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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #617 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 08:28:10 »
In Scandinavia and just picked up this beauty

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It's darker and more bordeaux or wine like in real life, my camera is making it more red than it is.

Its absolutely stunning to see it in person, it's the most beautiful piece of hardware I've ever had between my hands.


wow! that does looks pretty amazing! good choice in colors. what caps are u gonna put on it?


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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #618 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 08:41:24 »
In Scandinavia and just picked up this beauty

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It's darker and more bordeaux or wine like in real life, my camera is making it more red than it is.

Its absolutely stunning to see it in person, it's the most beautiful piece of hardware I've ever had between my hands.



Wow, that's gorgeous with that brass plate. That's definitely going to be one really nice looking board.

Offline Brammm87

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #619 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 08:41:59 »


Mine showed up today as well. I don't know yet which switches I'm gonna use... I'm thinking linears as I wanna take it to the coworking space I'm at, which requires silence.
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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #620 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 08:48:05 »
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Mine showed up today as well. I don't know yet which switches I'm gonna use... I'm thinking linears as I wanna take it to the coworking space I'm at, which requires silence.
Wow, blue is hot, congrats! I was really torn between blue and grey and went for grey in the end. But no regrets so far, also really liking the grey pictures posted here!

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #621 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 09:22:18 »
Macro shot of the anodizing and the badge



I've only found one tiny scratch on the inside of the bottom plate, otherwise my anodizing looks perfect. Gonna have to find a good cable for this board, not gonna use the bright red OnePlus cable from my phone :p
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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #622 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 09:27:10 »
Macro shot of the anodizing and the badge

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Gonna have to find a good cable for this board, not gonna use the bright red OnePlus cable from my phone :p
Is anyone making any fun usb-c cables?

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #623 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 10:22:36 »
I'm on the fence wether or not to add in switch lighting, but as I'm going with BOX Navy switches, I'll have to install them first anyway. I'm not super familiar with TMK/QMK: will it be possible to toggle the in switch lighting off independently from the RGB elements on the right?
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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #624 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 10:38:50 »
I'm on the fence wether or not to add in switch lighting, but as I'm going with BOX Navy switches, I'll have to install them first anyway. I'm not super familiar with TMK/QMK: will it be possible to toggle the in switch lighting off independently from the RGB elements on the right?
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« Reply #625 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 11:16:26 »
Mine is scheduled to arrive today also.  Still not sure what keycaps I'm going to use since I got dark red.

Anyone has any recommendation of an angled usb c cable for this particular board?

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #626 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 12:19:12 »
Possible round 2 in the future : ) ?

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #627 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 12:23:14 »
Possible round 2 in the future : ) ?

The runner has said further up the thread that this is the last time that the board will be ran.
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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #628 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 12:25:50 »
Possible round 2 in the future : ) ?

The runner has said further up the thread that this is the last time that the board will be ran.

Yeah, this was already round 3...

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #629 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 12:35:12 »
Got the text that mine is out for delivery today (California)!
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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #630 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 14:11:59 »


Added 1965. But only had plate mounted stabs:-(

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #631 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 14:18:37 »
Macro shot of the anodizing and the badge

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Gonna have to find a good cable for this board, not gonna use the bright red OnePlus cable from my phone :p
Is anyone making any fun usb-c cables?

https://zapcables.com/design-your-own-detachable-cable/
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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #632 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 14:27:37 »
In Scandinavia and just picked up this beauty

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It's darker and more bordeaux or wine like in real life, my camera is making it more red than it is.

Its absolutely stunning to see it in person, it's the most beautiful piece of hardware I've ever had between my hands.


wow! that does looks pretty amazing! good choice in colors. what caps are u gonna put on it?


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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #633 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 14:33:58 »
In Scandinavia and just picked up this beauty

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It's darker and more bordeaux or wine like in real life, my camera is making it more red than it is.

Its absolutely stunning to see it in person, it's the most beautiful piece of hardware I've ever had between my hands.


i keep seeing this and im convinced it is perfect as it is, so either 1)you need to find see-through switches and caps or 2)spend your 401K on sold gold keycaps :)


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« Reply #634 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 14:44:13 »
In Scandinavia and just picked up this beauty

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It's darker and more bordeaux or wine like in real life, my camera is making it more red than it is.

Its absolutely stunning to see it in person, it's the most beautiful piece of hardware I've ever had between my hands.


wow! that does looks pretty amazing! good choice in colors. what caps are u gonna put on it?


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STOP. That's gonna look gorgeous


The hardest part is going to pick what artisan to use 🤔



oh and Kailh Pro Burgundy switches of course.

Offline KeLorean

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« Reply #635 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 14:46:49 »
In Scandinavia and just picked up this beauty

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It's darker and more bordeaux or wine like in real life, my camera is making it more red than it is.

Its absolutely stunning to see it in person, it's the most beautiful piece of hardware I've ever had between my hands.


wow! that does looks pretty amazing! good choice in colors. what caps are u gonna put on it?


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STOP. That's gonna look gorgeous


The hardest part is going to pick what artisan to use
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oh and Kailh Pro Burgundy switches of course.
yeah buddy! thats not a bad set of black, red, golds. can’t wait to see the completed build


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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #636 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 15:44:37 »
I got mine, really regretting only getting silver. Still looks really nice. Might be a minor blemish or two which I can probably live with until I powder coat or some other new finish.

It went to my old address which luckily was only a 5 minute drive from the new place and the guy handed it right over  :-X

Also just realized I only added a brass plate and no second PCB. So either I need to buy a PCB, or sell a silver plate.
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« Reply #637 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 15:47:21 »
Just picked mine up. The red is even more beautiful in person. Sadly I have a little anodization error on the front so the raw aluminum peeks through....oh well. :-[

This is a tough one to pick keycaps for. I have GMk Red Samurai coming, but I may end up using dev/tty beige or, if that's not beige enough, 9009

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« Reply #639 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 16:21:55 »
Can someone shed some light here. I ordered a titanium badge ($26), which should be extra, yes? I have the brass badge on mine, but don't see another badge in my package. Anyone else missing theirs?

*edit* for those of you also confused, the extra badge will be in a small cut in the white foam.
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« Reply #640 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 16:43:59 »
Has anyone fully put together the board yet? I finished all the soldering just to find that the screws for usb-c connector pcb are missing.

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #641 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 16:45:06 »
Has anyone fully put together the board yet? I finished all the soldering just to find that the screws for usb-c connector pcb are missing.
My screws were already in the case in their holes. I had to unscrew them first

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« Reply #642 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 17:00:05 »
I have not removed the PCB from the packaging inside the case yet, but is there a way to build with a 7x spacebar? Or is it only the split (2.25 and 2.75) or 6.25 layout?
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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #643 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 17:03:30 »
Macro shot of the anodizing and the badge

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I've only found one tiny scratch on the inside of the bottom plate, otherwise my anodizing looks perfect. Gonna have to find a good cable for this board, not gonna use the bright red OnePlus cable from my phone :p

I got this color as well, it looks even better in person. This board is seriously incredible looking.
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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #644 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 17:10:47 »
Holy crap, these are so beautiful. Remember, if you're looking to sell one, please let me know! Really sad I missed out on this.

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #645 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 17:17:29 »
Backspace or Split Backspace? What's everyone thinking about doing? I haven't seen a split backspace ca66 yet

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« Reply #646 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 17:19:14 »
I'll be doing a split backspace.

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« Reply #647 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 17:27:13 »
Sweden here. Picked it up at the post office today.

Dark red case looking intensely gorgeous! And it got better. I couldn't decide on a plate/badge color combo so I got both badges as well as gold, silver and brass plates. Glad I did. The mirror polished brass plate is one hell of a heavy and thick slab, shining at me like deer's eyes caught in headlights. I paired it with the titanium badge and it was a match made in heaven; the titanium bringing the surface back a little, letting that mirror polish shine. It will look amazing with light grey keycaps.

A few minor issues. The anodizing hadn't taken in a few places. Ca 2 mm inside the USB-C cutout, quite visible, but won't be when hooked up to a cable. There were also two barely visible ones (I had to look hard for these): a really small dot in the middle of the back between the rubber feet and a one mm hairline on one of the edges. Nothing major. Overall the anodizing looks perfect.

The inside had blemishes here and there, mostly on the inside of the back plate, on screw standoffs and white discoloring around the USB-C cutout. Once assembled none of that will be visible though.

But wasn't it supposed to come with two strips of rubber feet? I only got one...

Overall, a damn fine keyboard! I'm really happy about having joined this GB and look forward to building it.

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« Reply #648 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 17:28:55 »
In Scandinavia and just picked up this beauty

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It's darker and more bordeaux or wine like in real life, my camera is making it more red than it is.

Its absolutely stunning to see it in person, it's the most beautiful piece of hardware I've ever had between my hands.

Show Image

wow! that does looks pretty amazing! good choice in colors. what caps are u gonna put on it?


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The hardest part is going to pick what artisan to use 🤔
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oh and Kailh Pro Burgundy switches of course.

I vote either Solid Gold Esc or the Darth Vader/Transformer-looking dude.

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Re: [GB] CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (Shipping almost done)
« Reply #649 on: Tue, 29 May 2018, 17:32:36 »

all i can say is WOW! i got the gray, with silver and brass opt for plate/badge. this pic does this baby no justice. i think the gray was the most highly ordered and u folks will not be disappointed. happy keeb building everyone.


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