Butterfly Aluminium KeyPad GB

[elton5354]

~Butterfly Key Pad GB~



ORDER HERE  <---- Click here to order

Included in this set:
Aluminium housing in either black or silver
MX plate
PCB with MX and ALPS support
PCB presoldered (Can be bought separately as well)

Info:
Full keymapping
Supports MX and ALPS switches
12 Macro keys
Design is the same as Light Saver in a smaller form
Full LED compatible as well as LED on the bottom of the case
Switches and stabilizers not included (MX requires Cherry PCB Stabilizers)

Pictures: here

Price:
Set:$145 USD
PCB:$28 USD
Shipping
For US Orders: Shipping fee will be invoiced SEPARATELY by a US distributor after your order has been sorted, packaged and ready for shipping. These will be shipped by Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate Box ($13 + packing materials). There will be a shipping fee from S. Korea to US that will be split between all the US orders.

For Internationals (EU, Australia, etc): Shipping will be shipped from South Korea with EMS.  Shipping cost will depend on your location. Check Reply #19 for the chart.

Notes (copied from jiljil's GB)...

- Deadline for order is February 1st, 2014.
- Order if ONLY you can pay the invoice by the deadline.
- You will receive two invoices (US orders). One, from me, for the key pads. The other one, from the distributor, for the shipping fee. The invoice for key pads from me will be sent to everyone after you fill the Order form.
- There will be no extras for sale after this GB get closed. So please put your order in before it's too late
- I will send invoice through Paypal to everyone, so you need a verified Paypal account to receive, and to pay. Also please check the information carefully before submitting your order. There will be paypal fee added to the price.
- If you want to make changes to your order, please send me a PM.
- The key pads will likely be ready to ship after February.

ORDER HERE  <---- Click here to order

[elton5354]

Orders
joneslee85 - INT - PAID
witbliz - INT - PAID
tjweir - CAD - PAID
KyesaRRi - INT - PAID
GeeNDL82 - INT - PAID
quochung1989 - INT -  PAID
Razer1987 - INT - PAID
cruk - INT - PAID
Aleksander - INT - PAID
jonathanyu - USA - PAID
chocobunny - USA - PAID
affect656 - USA - PAID
nuclearsandwich - USA - PAID
Rayne - USA - PAID
dadgh - USA - PAID
bianco - INT
feng - US - PAID

[jonathanyu]

Ordered!

[SpAmRaY]

[JayKthnx]

will be on this before the end of the month. thanks again for making this happen elton!

[nuclearsandwich]

Order if ONLY you can pay the invoice within a few days and don't have to use that money in the next 3-4 weeks.

Thank you for this sentence.

[elton5354]

Actually, I'm going to change it to US orders only because I need to know the amount of US orders to know the cost to ship from Korea in bulk.

But for international orders, it doesn't matter.

[dorkvader]

Switches and stabilizers not included

What stabilizers does it take? I assume cherry PCB mount, but I dont remember if I saw any specifics on kbd4u.

[Neal]

ORDERED SO HARD.
Also, you planning on doing one for the Viper too?
If not any idea who I would have to beg to for one?

[aj-kun]

I'd want one. but all my GB keys don't have numpads -.-'

[moogle]

any info on the availability of lightsaver inserts?

[WinterIsle]

Sorry I have some doubts regarding this group buy:

1. In what batch this gb will be?
- As from what I knew so far, the first batch has almost closed order, the production starts on 17 to 24 Jan for one week. And the deadline u decided for payment/order is 1st of Feb, which I'm curious and confuse to be honest.

2. The maximum orders taken for each batch stated in the official website is only 60, how many slot are still available?

3. Which Korean will be helping to make this gb run?
- As from I knew it only opens for Korean to make order, unless there's a Korean that are willing to help order and ship to US proxy.

Last but not least, the next batch will/may be conducted after 3-4months after the production of the first batch ended.

I'm very interested to the Lightpad, but there's a lot of myths in my mind that stop me for proceeding any order before everything is clear.
As from what we see from sprit's gb, everything getting along seems a bit messy in my opinion. Sorry if this offense sprit, but I really like and salute his effort for making nice stuff for GHers.

[bazh]

Sure sprit GB is a mess, my order and others VN's one never get invoices and replies or any words on what happened...


Anyway, I love this Butterfly pcb, can I just buy the pcb (smd presolder) only ?

[terran5992]

Hmmm , I cant tell if this is expensive or normal

[elton5354]

Okay, a lot of questions.

The MX version uses Cherry PCB stabilizers.

As for the Viper, when it's ready, I'm not sure who will be doing it. I'll try to get some info about it.

The acrylic inserts won't be available. They aren't even sold in Korea because of quality issues.

Batches? I don't know anything about that but I'm getting these from the maker himself. TrueCustom is the owner of kbd4u, kbdlab, and the creator of Duck and I received instructions on helping him create a GB for geekhack.

Yes, you can order the PCB alone.

[bazh]

Okay, a lot of questions.

First, I'm trying to find out about the stabilizers.

Yes, you can order the PCB alone.

Awesome, so how should I fill the order form because I don't see the option to buy the pcb alone

[elton5354]

I'll add it to the order form later today.


EDIT: Added PCB Only

[mark_thaddeus]

Dang Elton! Nice find here! I bought the TH keycap sets you ran and may join this one as well!

[bazh]

Ah, also, one more thing, what's the price for the pcb

[elton5354]

Right, it would be $28 USD and probably $20 EMS shipping to VN.

Shipping rates are estimated through here.

[LONGZILLA]

Hmm conflicted on what finish

[JayKthnx]

go with black

[SpAmRaY]

Hmm conflicted on what finish

one of each?

[Neal]

Hmm conflicted on what finish

one of each?

Thats what I did.

[LONGZILLA]

Hmm conflicted on what finish

one of each?

That's about the number of balls my girlfriend will kick if I get both

[JayKthnx]

what she doesn't know won't hurt you

[SpAmRaY]

Hmm conflicted on what finish

one of each?

That's about the number of balls my girlfriend will kick if I get both

girlfriend...pffff....just wait until its wife....

[quochung1989]

How many PCB do I order? Or unlimited?

[elton5354]

How many do you need?

[quochung1989]

How many do you need?

Around 10 pcs

[elton5354]

That's fine. He has enough

[quochung1989]

That's fine. He had enough

Yeah. Great anwser. Thanks man

[tjweir]

Ordered a PCB, too nice to miss!

[Grimey]

Would it be possible to order a PCB and ALPs plate together?  I know that is probably being picky, but I was born problematic.

[elton5354]

Sorry actually he's not selling any alps plate. He can offer a drawing for it and maybe someone can make them?

[watterrbottle]

I'm probably going to order this when I get home. But before I do i can't help but ask why is this so expensive?

[jonathanyu]

I'm probably going to order this when I get home. But before I do i can't help but ask why is this so expensive?

Man, this is not expensive if you compare to 356 pad
 

[Paranoid]

I'm probably going to order this when I get home. But before I do i can't help but ask why is this so expensive?

Man, this is not expensive if you compare to 356 pad
 

That's true. But compare it to a GON kittypad and it is expensive. Of course this one has a fully CNCed case and is programmable, which is cool.

[elton5354]

GON's Kitty Pad is $85 for the case, $25 for PCB.  Fully assembled one he sells for around $198.

365 Pad last sold was $400.

So this price is average I'd say..

[Paranoid]

Ah yes, forgot about the pcb. Don't get me wrong, it's a good price. I'm tempted to buy one myself. Only the shipping is kinda steep.

[elton5354]

EMS is really fast. 3-5 days delivery standards.

I updated post #19 with postage and delivery zones.

The kit weighs a bit over 2 kg after packaging.

[elton5354]

I will start invoicing over the weekend.

[lilky]

  Oh god this looks amazing. Such unfortunate timing...as my wallet is already taking a sound beating over at Sprit's groupbuy, I don't think buying one of these would be viable for me...

[witbliz]

Hi elton, I have forgotten if I have order or not. Can you check because i have not gotten any invoice and i would like to get them

Apologies for the short term memory... open the form & went out for dinner - got home confused if i have submitted my order

[elton5354]

Hi, you did get your order in. I'll invoice orders later today.

[elton5354]

Ok, I've sent out all invoices to international orders.  US orders will have to wait until deadline and see if there are enough US orders for bulk shipment because as of now, there are only 2 US orders.

[nuclearsandwich]

I will be ordering two to be sent to California toward the end of the buy. I was taking elton at his word that I shouldn't order until I was ready to pay the invoice.

[daerid]

I would absolutely love one of these, but I don't know if I can afford it by the deadline

[Neal]

Paid.

[GeeNDL82]

ordered

[elton5354]

I didn't mentioned this before, but the stock bottom LEDs the PCB comes with are red LEDs.

[tjweir]

I didn't mentioned this before, but the stock bottom LEDs the PCB comes with are red LEDs.

Cool!

Paid!

[jufa]

I didn't mentioned this before, but the stock bottom LEDs the PCB comes with are red LEDs.

I want the white, but there is still time to think...

[Neal]

I didn't mentioned this before, but the stock bottom LEDs the PCB comes with are red LEDs.

I want the white, but there is still time to think...

Should always be able to change them out, and if you can't someone else might be able to.

[elton5354]

LED breathing test on the key pad 

[elton5354]

Little over a week left!

[tjweir]

Little over a week left!

Awesome!

[Paranoid]

if ordering only the pcb, does it come pre-assembled?

[tjweir]

if ordering only the pcb, does it come pre-assembled?

From OP:
"PCB presoldered (Can be bought separately as well)"

So I assume it is.

[Paranoid]

From OP:
"PCB presoldered (Can be bought separately as well)"

So I assume it is.

Crap, I missed that. I did mean presoldered as well. Thanks

How much would shipping only the PCB cost to Belgium?

[tjweir]

From OP:
"PCB presoldered (Can be bought separately as well)"

So I assume it is.

Crap, I missed that. I did mean presoldered as well. Thanks

How much would shipping only the PCB cost to Belgium?

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53348.msg1191127#msg1191127

Edit: I only purchased a PCB and I'm in the same EMS zone as you, so expect ~$60USD.

[Paranoid]

Yeah I saw that but I don't know how much the thing will weigh with packaging. Also, what currency is that?

[elton5354]

That currency is in South Korean Won

[Glod]

still trying to gather funds for this, i have a limited monthly keyboard allowance now so this pretty much takes up an entire month's allowance (lol) gotta spend smart. Its an absolute beauty though!

[taylordcraig]

I've got my eye on this but between picking up old ctrlaltgb sets and some cases/pcs I'm dropping retard money on keyboard. Gonna see if my wallet might allow this.

[affect656]

Edit:Nevermind

Edit2: I felt like it saying nothing was wrong. So... I'm excited for this buy?

[elton5354]

I wonder now what you wrote before you edited..

You're in US or SK?

[affect656]

I wonder now what you wrote before you edited..

You're in US or SK?

I'm in South Korea but I leave near the end of February. So it was mostly a question about where I should ship it to.

[quochung1989]

Ordered

[jufa]

check pm pls

thx

[elton5354]

I'm in South Korea but I leave near the end of February. So it was mostly a question about where I should ship it to.

Will there be someone to pick it up from your US address if you're not back yet?

check pm pls

thx

I don't think he offers assembly, but let me ask.

[jufa]

hopefully yes  thx

[Rayne]

been waiting for something like this!
ordered a PCB, and going to try and make my own case

[witbliz]

Just paid I wished it was assembled

[GeeNDL82]

elton: can you help me order Orion keyboard from duck???

[jufa]

elton: can you help me order Orion keyboard from duck???

nice question 

[dustinhxc]

Dang I wish it was half that height.. Would match my Pure Limited Case height and It would be a match made in heaven.. ;[

[moogle]

elton: can you help me order Orion keyboard from duck???

this^
if yes, can the acrylic bottom be ordered to replace the aluminum bottom?

[elton5354]

The Orion is not part of this GB and is out of my control since Duck/TC is planning on holding a GB with someone else on GH for Orion.  It wouldn't be right for me to do this.  However, I'll still enquire into this and let you know..

I'm not entirely sure if you can omit the bottom plate for an acrylic plate since the Korean GB on kbd4u requires you to order the whole set and add 7,000 WON for the acrylic plate..

[moogle]

thanks for the info elton!

[elton5354]

Review and better pictures of the key pad here

http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?document_srl=47719&mid=board_Lsno50

[quochung1989]

Where is led under case to solder PCB?

[elton5354]

Do you mean the dimensions of the LED holes on the case? Or the LEDs on the PCB?

If the latter, the LEDs are on the side, the 2 white components on each side of the PCB.

Default LED colour is red




EDIT:  Duck is not offering any assembly service. Sorry.

EDIT 2: I think he is able to ship with ORION.  Let me know the details.

[quochung1989]

Do you mean the dimensions of the LED holes on the case? Or the LEDs on the PCB?

If the latter, the LEDs are on the side, the 2 white components on each side of the PCB.

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EDIT:  Duck is not offering any assembly service. Sorry.

EDIT 2: I think he is able to ship with ORION.  Let me know the details.

Yeah. I am talking led on PCB. That is 2 white components on each side of PCB. Thanks your anwser. What color is it?

[elton5354]

Do you mean the dimensions of the LED holes on the case? Or the LEDs on the PCB?

If the latter, the LEDs are on the side, the 2 white components on each side of the PCB.

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EDIT:  Duck is not offering any assembly service. Sorry.

EDIT 2: I think he is able to ship with ORION.  Let me know the details.

Yeah. I am talking led on PCB. That is 2 white components on each side of PCB. Thanks your anwser. What color is it?

They're SMD LEDs. Default colour is red.

[quochung1989]

Do you mean the dimensions of the LED holes on the case? Or the LEDs on the PCB?

If the latter, the LEDs are on the side, the 2 white components on each side of the PCB.

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EDIT:  Duck is not offering any assembly service. Sorry.


EDIT 2: I think he is able to ship with ORION.  Let me know the details.

Yeah. I am talking led on PCB. That is 2 white components on each side of PCB. Thanks your anwser. What color is it?

They're SMD LEDs. Default colour is red.

I can change other color led? Can you let me know info about that SMD led?

[calavera]

keeping my eye on this.

[elton5354]

LEDs are SMD, size 3528.  The resistor value is 470 Ohm.

These ones I think

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_odkw=1210+3528+SMD+High+Light+LED+Light+Emitting+Diode&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=1210+3528+SMD+High+Light+LED+Light+Emitting+Diode&_sacat=0

[quochung1989]

LEDs are SMD, size 3528.  The resistor value is 470 Ohm.

These ones I think

http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_odkw=1210+3528+SMD+High+Light+LED+Light+Emitting+Diode&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=1210+3528+SMD+High+Light+LED+Light+Emitting+Diode&_sacat=0

Ok. Thanks your anwser

[pasph]

That Orion is gorgeous

[tjweir]

I wish the plate was available as well, I'd prefer plate vs PCB switches.   

Alas, still very excited about this!
And dat viper.

[elton5354]

Couple more days

[bazh]

can't wait to get the pcb can you estimate the time for the things to get ready to ship ?

[witbliz]

Included in this set:
Aluminium housing in either black or silver
MX plate
PCB with MX and ALPS support
PCB presoldered (Can be bought separately as well)

I wish the plate was available as well, I'd prefer plate vs PCB switches.   

Alas, still very excited about this!
And dat viper.

I thought it does include the MX Plate - as elton mentioned ? ... Kindly confirm

[tjweir]

Included in this set:
Aluminium housing in either black or silver
MX plate
PCB with MX and ALPS support
PCB presoldered (Can be bought separately as well)

I wish the plate was available as well, I'd prefer plate vs PCB switches.   

Alas, still very excited about this!
And dat viper.

I thought it does include the MX Plate - as elton mentioned ? ... Kindly confirm

I only bought the PCB.  I want to buy the PCB *and* the plate, no case. 
That's not an option.

[elton5354]

can't wait to get the pcb can you estimate the time for the things to get ready to ship ?

I guess your order is under quochung?

I just asked TC whether he can provide MX Plate separately.

[tjweir]

I just asked TC whether he can provide MX Plate separately.

That would be great!  Thanks for asking!

[elton5354]

Probably since he has them listed on his website for 18,000 WON.

Still waiting for reply.

[tjweir]

Probably since he has them listed on his website for 18,000 WON.

Still waiting for reply.

If available, please either add to my standing order, or invoice me again. 

[tjweir]

Probably since he has them listed on his website for 18,000 WON.

Still waiting for reply.

If available, please either add to my standing order, or invoice me again. 

Paid for the plate, thanks Elton!

[bazh]

can't wait to get the pcb can you estimate the time for the things to get ready to ship ?

I guess your order is under quochung?

I just asked TC whether he can provide MX Plate separately.

Yeah, we merged the order to save the shipping cost

[quochung1989]

can't wait to get the pcb can you estimate the time for the things to get ready to ship ?

I guess your order is under quochung?

I just asked TC whether he can provide MX Plate separately.

Yeah you guess true ha ha. We can do plate in vietnam. Thank your help

[Rayne]

Probably since he has them listed on his website for 18,000 WON.

Still waiting for reply.

If available, please either add to my standing order, or invoice me again. 

Paid for the plate, thanks Elton!

would it be possible to add a mx plate to my pcb order as well? please please please!!!!

[quochung1989]

Paid. Thanks your group buy

[kekstee]

Holy ****.

//stupid question removed, I'll better pass anyway

[nuclearsandwich]

I ordered but was never invoiced. Have I done something wrong?

[tjweir]

I ordered but was never invoiced. Have I done something wrong?

Take a look here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53348.msg1190561#msg1190561

Elton has your order recorded.

[nuclearsandwich]

I ordered but was never invoiced. Have I done something wrong?

Take a look here: http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53348.msg1190561#msg1190561

Elton has your order recorded.

I swear I knew how to read once. Must be related to the lack of coffee. Much obliged tjweir. The OP was very clear that we'd be invoiced swiftly so I was starting to feel that I'd messed up.

[elton5354]

Yeah, I'll start invoicing today for US orders after I get the shipping cost for total US orders.

[Aleksander]

I guess I am late.. 

[elton5354]

You can still order if you want.

I won't get the shipping quote until Monday unfortunately.  I'll invoice when I find out the cost.

[Aleksander]

I filled in the form just after posting, in a hope that I might get lucky
have not got any confirmation or anything thou, but that might be normal for all I know

[elton5354]

I've invoiced all international orders and I'll be invoicing US orders right now.

[dadgh]

Thanks for invoice, paid!

[Rayne]

got my invoice and paid, thanks elton!!!

[Aleksander]

Was happy when I recieved my invoice, as it meant that I managed to get in even if it was a bit late
Paid btw.

[elton5354]

Thanks for all the prompt payment. Besides you weren't late, you submitted on the first. I was late invoicing.

I'll wait a few more days for payment then I'll pass the money to True Custom for him to ship orders out.

I'll provide tracking once they're shipped.

[Aleksander]

It was no longer the first over here

[GeeNDL82]

elton: PMed

[nuclearsandwich]

Just paid! Sorry for the delay Elton! <3

[GeeNDL82]

paid

thank elton for this GB

[elton5354]

Just some updates.

True Custom has packed the keypads and shipping costs were over charged.  I will refund the difference once I know the true costs.

Anyone want to buy stabilizer sets for $3.50? I will just refund the difference in shipping + the stabilizers.

[jonathanyu]

Just some updates.

True Custom has packed the keypads and shipping costs were over charged.  I will refund the difference once I know the true costs.

Anyone want to buy stabilizer sets for $3.50? I will just refund the difference in shipping + the stabilizers.

Thanks for the update.  This group biy is running pretty fast )

I would like have a set of stabilizer

[Razer1987]

Just some updates.

True Custom has packed the keypads and shipping costs were over charged.  I will refund the difference once I know the true costs.

Anyone want to buy stabilizer sets for $3.50? I will just refund the difference in shipping + the stabilizers.

Thanks for the update.  This group biy is running pretty fast )

I would like have a set of stabilizer

I am in for stabs if possible. Thank you

[elton5354]

This does not apply to US bulk shipment though and the CAD one. He overestimated the weight of keypad + packing materials for each order, but underestimated the bulk US order. :\

It's ok, we got the US order covered.

Sorry, he's only selling the stabilizers to those he overcharged.

International orders are the ones affected..I'll make a list and give 24 hours or so for those to read the update if they want to add stabilizers to their order or not. Then I'll start the refund

Overcharged Shipping Differences:
joneslee85 - $23
witbliz - $4 - $3.5
KyesaRRi - $22 - $3.5
Razer1987 - $19 - $3.5
Aleksander - $19 - $7
cruk - $13.5

[KyesaRRi]

Id love another set of stabilizers, cheers!

[Aleksander]

Two sets of stabs for me, you can never have too many stabs


Btw, this is a fast GB, unlike Round4 or GH60 that I have been in on in the past

[dadgh]

Two sets of stabs for me if I was overcharged. If not, then that's okay too! Or just invoice me again

[witbliz]

I would like the stabs as well

[elton5354]

Two sets of stabs for me if I was overcharged. If not, then that's okay too! Or just invoice me again

Sorry, I won't be adding any for US orders..

Anyways, I've updated the ones who are eligible..

[elton5354]

All shipped except for the one i pm'd.

[dadgh]

NVM, the PM confused me. Why do I have an individual tracking number when nubbinator is the only US resident receiving?

[elton5354]

You guys can track your package here: http://www.koreapost.go.kr/eng/sub/EMS_Search.jsp?contId=e1020600

Or you can use your country's postal system to track it. Works for me when I track a Canadian or US order.

Example: canadapost.ca, usps.com, etc

[quochung1989]

Ok I received tracking number. Thanks

[KyesaRRi]

According to EMS mine is almost here, so excited!

Edit: Arrived today, packaged really well.

Picking what switches im going to use, cant wait to test this.

Potato Pic:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/casgdc5ovwga264/IMG_20140218_195602.jpg?m=

Settled with Ergo Clears and standard Greys. Caps are from the keyboard that came from my original 486 dx66 (rubber dome); sadly the longer caps used a different stabilizer, they cannot be used with cherry mx .

[elton5354]

Nice

According to EMS mine is almost here, so excited!

Edit: Arrived today, packaged really well.

Picking what switches im going to use, cant wait to test this.

Potato Pic:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/casgdc5ovwga264/IMG_20140218_195602.jpg?m=

Settled with Ergo Clears and standard Greys. Caps are from the keyboard that came from my original 486 dx66 (rubber dome); sadly the longer caps used a different stabilizer, they cannot be used with cherry mx .

How'd you fit rubber dome key caps on cherry mx switches?

[nubbinator]

I got everything today.  And for those of you who have seen how Redline packages, I can tell you that this packaging was proper packaging.  The boxes came looking great (though oddly they were taped together) and with plenty of good packaging material on all sides.  It's a pity I have to open the PCB packaging just to confirm what's what since they're not marked too clearly. 

I have to pick up some different sized boxes from the post to see what size box it will fit in.  Right now it's looking like they'll be in a medium flat rate box (edit: I should say this depends on what you ordered, one order might require a large), so shipping will be the cost of that and any additional packaging materials I may have to add.  The target is to get invoices out by Thursday, assuming I can get to the post on my lunch tomorrow or Thursday, and shipped by this weekend as long as you pay the shipping invoice quickly.

If you have any questions, requests, shipping bundles, change of address, love letter requests, and so on, now is the time to get them in.  Just PM me and I'll do my best to get back to you quickly and make it work.

[elton5354]

Thanks for your help nubbinator! I'll PM the group about this if they have any requests or anything from you.

[KyesaRRi]

How'd you fit rubber dome key caps on cherry mx switches?

The single stem caps are cherry mx compatible:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6xrn7ndyjf17mbk/IMG_20140219_141447.jpg?m=

I could modify them but i dont think it looks bad the way it is.

[bianco]

huge thank you Elton

package arrived last monday, good padding and secure

butterfly plate, case and pcb

buttefly pcb

butterfly keypad with the light saber

[quochung1989]

huge thank you Elton

package arrived last monday, good padding and secure

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butterfly plate, case and pcb

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buttefly pcb

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butterfly keypad with the light saber

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Wow. Great photos. Everything is very fast

[Aleksander]

Got mine today, currently putting it together.

How do we program this thing?

[Moosecraft]

Wow I missed this GB, such sadness

[tjweir]

My plate and PCB arrived today. Thanks for organizing Elton!

[jonathanyu]

Got mine today, currently putting it together.

How do we program this thing?

I haven't got mine yet, but this is also my question, how do we program it?

[nubbinator]

Alright, it looks like even the biggest order will fit into a medium flat rate box.  The flat rate box price is $12.35 online and I expect to pay ~$5 for packing tape (~$1 a person) since I can't ever seem to find it cheap, at least not for decent tape.  So I'll be invoicing everyone for $15 to cover those costs, a little for gas, Paypal costs, and a little extra to defray any additional shipping materials I may have to purchase. 

If you'd rather I ship by weight, I can see if I can scrounge any boxes and let you know what shipping will be.

Edit:  Cost Breakdown - $12.35 flat rate shipping + $0.85 tape+ ~$0.75 PP fees + $0.50 gas + $0.55 any additional materials cost.  If I can get shipping cheaper and have no additional costs, there will be a small refund.

Again, if you have any questions, need to change anything, want to combine anything, and so on, contact me ASAP so I can work it out. 

[nubbinator]

And all invoices sent.  Again, if you have any questions, hit me up.  And pay as soon as you can.  I'd love to have these all gone this weekend.

[jonathanyu]

just paid for the shipping, thanks nubbinator! 

[dadgh]

And all invoices sent.  Again, if you have any questions, hit me up.  And pay as soon as you can.  I'd love to have these all gone this weekend.

Paid! Thanks nubbinator

[nuclearsandwich]

Paid. Echoing thanks from the highest mountains around the valley.

[Rayne]

paid for shipping, thanks nubbinator

[Aleksander]

HOW DO WE PROGRAM THIS?

I don't really need a hotkey for writing "The" all thou it makes it really easy to write TheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheThe

[chocobunny]

Bah could have sworn that I paid shipping.  Apologies for the delay.

[meiosis]

HOW DO WE PROGRAM THIS?

I don't really need a hotkey for writing "The" all thou it makes it really easy to write TheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheThe

I believe you can you Genovation MacroMaster (at least thats what i use for my 356pad)

[Jupiter]

Damn, missed out on this. Am very keen now hahha

[joneslee85]

What screw are for the case? Is it T6?

[Photoelectric]

The ones for the LightSaver fit my T6 metric star-shaped screwdriver.  Probably the same for the keypad.

[joneslee85]

Thx, it is T6

[acidtrip69]

i will like to ask why does this pad cost so much ? you would think something so small would not cost so much XD lolz

[Pacifist]

i will like to ask why does this pad cost so much ? you would think something so small would not cost so much XD lolz

How much is one atom of elements with half lives of milliseconds? This pad pales in comparison.

But to answer your question, high quality aluminum

[nubbinator]

i will like to ask why does this pad cost so much ? you would think something so small would not cost so much XD lolz

Time and knowledge of CAD to make the product, distributed prototyping cost, small production run, high quality aluminum, milling costs, anodizing costs, PCB SMD component soldering costs, laser cut stainless steel plate (or aluminum, not sure which it is) and so on.  It would be considerably cheaper if it were just the PCB, but a milled aluminum case and laser cut and properly finished plate makes it much pricier. 

I couldn't afford one at the time, but, all things considered, it's actually not a bad price for what you're getting.  I think it's actually cheaper than some of the other Korean custom keypads you see pop up on here from time to time.

[jonathanyu]

i will like to ask why does this pad cost so much ? you would think something so small would not cost so much XD lolz

you should look at 356pad, then you know this one is not really expensive

[nubbinator]

All orders have been packaged, all labels have been printed, and all orders I was reshipping will be in the mail shortly.

[witbliz]

Anybody know where I can buy the bigger brother ? Lightsaver ? Interested

[jufa]

i think lightsaver already sold out, but you can ask elton5354

[elton5354]

HOW DO WE PROGRAM THIS?

I don't really need a hotkey for writing "The" all thou it makes it really easy to write TheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheTheThe

I believe you can you Genovation MacroMaster (at least thats what i use for my 356pad)

Did that program work? I need to program mine too. It does the same...

[KyesaRRi]

Having a play with the pad:

To get it into programming mode with the USB unplugged hold down the top left key down then plug the USB in; in Device Manager you will see "ATm32U4DFU" appear. Programming will be done with flip.

When i get home ill have a stab at it.

Got FLIP running, recognizes the pad but I have no idea on how to dump the hex / write my own from scratch.

[tjweir]

Took a bit of time this weekend and soldered my switches.

Thanks again for organizing Elton.

[affect656]

Received mine today, thanks nub and elton

[Rayne]

got mine today thanks elton and nubbs, will post pics when it is done.

[jonathanyu]

Thanks got mine today

[jonathanyu]

Having a play with the pad:

To get it into programming mode with the USB unplugged hold down the top left key down then plug the USB in; in Device Manager you will see "ATm32U4DFU" appear. Programming will be done with flip.

When i get home ill have a stab at it.

Got FLIP running, recognizes the pad but I have no idea on how to dump the hex / write my own from scratch.

same here, have no idea how to put the program into it or what program should i use

[elton5354]

Ok I was told to use

1. http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_sw&document_srl=3220

2. http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_sw&document_srl=272

[jonathanyu]

Ok I was told to use

1. http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_sw&document_srl=3220

2. http://kbdlab.co.kr/index.php?mid=board_sw&document_srl=272

Thank you so much  it's working now

[KyesaRRi]

Anyone else having runtime error 76 "02D_KeyMapperForKBD4U"?

Whenever i try to save the program isnt getting a directory list and crashes *sadface*

[jonathanyu]

Anyone else having runtime error 76 "02D_KeyMapperForKBD4U"?

Whenever i try to save the program isnt getting a directory list and crashes *sadface*

just type a name that you want to be the file name, than it will be saved in the folder that contain 02D_KeyMapperForKBD4U

[KyesaRRi]

Wow, i thought the default would have worked, why didnt i try that.

Haha cheers jonathanyu!

[justnits]

anybody wants to let go their butterfly pad PCB and/or plate?

[nuclearsandwich]

Added acrylic sides on the pad

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Elton where did you get those made?

[nubbinator]

I forgot to do so when I had the US orders, but if anyone has an unassembled plate, could you scan it?

[nuclearsandwich]

I forgot to do so when I had the US orders, but if anyone has an unassembled plate, could you scan it?

I haven't assembled mine yet but I'm not sure if the scanner/copier/printer I have scans properly as I usually use a portable document scanner. I'll give it a shot this evening.

[nubbinator]

Thanks.  I want try the PCB with Alps and a reference for the plate will make life easier.

[elton5354]

I have the cad drawing for alps plate. I can email you it.

I got mine from true custom. He doesn't sell them though

[nubbinator]

Is it a CAD extension? Some of the places I've checked out can't work from that format.  In any case, I'll definitely take it and see if I can make it work.

[Aleksander]

Just got a refund for the overestimated shipping, Thanks Elton!

[ninjadoc]

Hmm conflicted on what finish

one of each?

That's about the number of balls my girlfriend will kick if I get both

girlfriend...pffff....just wait until its wife....

I have no idea what you mean. I'm sure you've NEVER hidden packages from her!

[nuclearsandwich]

Does anyone know of a way to set the default lighting mode in firmware? I would like to not have to use a key for fn toggle and set up lighting modes and just have the LEDs default to ON.

[WinterIsle]

Does anyone know of a way to set the default lighting mode in firmware? I would like to not have to use a key for fn toggle and set up lighting modes and just have the LEDs default to ON.

Try http://duck0113.tistory.com/84

[dadgh]

It's surprisingly heavy for its size.

[okwchin]

Oh it looks soo good!! 

I shall need to be on the lookout for one in the future..

[kekkon]

I have the cad drawing for alps plate. I can email you it.

I got mine from true custom. He doesn't sell them though

Hi elton, do you happen to also have the side acrylic drawing for this butterfly pad?

[Matt3o]

whops sorry (wrong thread)

[tjweir]

Does anyone have an extra plate lying around doing nothing?

If so, please PM me, I'd like to use it.

Thanks!

[JaccoW]

Does anyone have the matrix of these? As in Row/columns to what keys?

Metalliqaz is trying to adapt his Easy AVR USB Keyboard Firmware and Keymapper to several boards. It's a whole lot easier to use for programming and gives a ton of options that the classic TMK firmware doesn't account for such as volume and media keys.

I just got mine a few days ago so I will be making some shots before I send it off to be modified anyway but maybe someone already has the necessary info.

I have the cad drawing for alps plate. I can email you it.

I got mine from true custom. He doesn't sell them though

Hi elton, do you happen to also have the side acrylic drawing for this butterfly pad?

I believe you can find them here. I can check later but I definitely have a pair that fits.

Could be that they are the same ones as for the Lightsaver V1

[E3E]

Would anyone happen to have a spare Duck Pad they aren't using or wouldn't mind selling? I'm looking for a silver one. Sorry to bump this thread, but I'm hoping someone might be willing to let one go!

[Jersern]

If only there was a second run ~sighs~

[E3E]

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[JaccoW]

I may or may not have damaged part of the PCB of my keypad while desoldering.

If I wanted to buy a replacement PCB, would KBD4U be the only one that fit this case, or are there other ones that are compatible as well?