[IC] H87a: QMK-powered TKL PCB

[hineybush]

What are we thinking on turn around on these in a gb? I definitely need a few of these.

GB will be open for like 3 weeks, I was told it'd be 3-4 weeks turnaround from the manufacturer, then 1 week for shipping to me then 1-2 weeks fulfillment.

[dyka.tran]

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pic from the manufacturer. the 10 protos are being sent to me today/tomorrow.

Look awesome

[gt1989]

Is there going to be a limit on how many pcbs will be for sale?

[tomu]

Is there going to be a limit on how many pcbs will be for sale?

MOQ of 50 but it looks like there isn't a limit.

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[hineybush]

Is there going to be a limit on how many pcbs will be for sale?

MOQ of 50 but it looks like there isn't a limit.

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Correct. If it gets to like 250+ I might cut it off just to save myself some grief, however I'm unsure if it'd actually get that high lol

[wholypantalones]

Is there going to be a limit on how many pcbs will be for sale?

MOQ of 50 but it looks like there isn't a limit.

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Correct. If it gets to like 250+ I might cut it off just to save myself some grief, however I'm unsure if it'd actually get that high lol

I think you're underestimating the need for these on the market.

[gt1989]

Is there going to be a limit on how many pcbs will be for sale?

MOQ of 50 but it looks like there isn't a limit.

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Correct. If it gets to like 250+ I might cut it off just to save myself some grief, however I'm unsure if it'd actually get that high lol

Okay, that's good to hear because I was planning on picking up at least 2.

[hineybush]

Is there going to be a limit on how many pcbs will be for sale?

MOQ of 50 but it looks like there isn't a limit.

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Correct. If it gets to like 250+ I might cut it off just to save myself some grief, however I'm unsure if it'd actually get that high lol

I think you're underestimating the need for these on the market.

Not a bad thing on my end. We'll see how many end up getting ordered, I'll gladly supply as many as needed however hopefully everyone understands the more volume, the slower everything will move. I'm a one man show but I'd obviously get everything out as soon as I can.

[wholypantalones]

Is there going to be a limit on how many pcbs will be for sale?

MOQ of 50 but it looks like there isn't a limit.

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Correct. If it gets to like 250+ I might cut it off just to save myself some grief, however I'm unsure if it'd actually get that high lol

I think you're underestimating the need for these on the market.

Not a bad thing on my end. We'll see how many end up getting ordered, I'll gladly supply as many as needed however hopefully everyone understands the more volume, the slower everything will move. I'm a one man show but I'd obviously get everything out as soon as I can.

Completely understandable. No more waiting on leeku just to have him ghost you or or buying from kin and pay $50 shipping..

[get_weird]

Any ETA on when this group buy will open? I have a mech27 whose pcb needs replacing

[hineybush]

My prototypes will be arriving today. Assuming all is good with them, I'll be opening the buy likely Wednesday (Sep. 12)

[hineybush]

Protos are good beyond small silk issues (the USB solder pads labels are in the old location). GB opens Wednesday.

[wholypantalones]

Nice.

[vegs]

Nice, glad to hear. I will definitely be picking one up.

[longnt]

I need this <3

[hineybush]

Live at https://shop.hineybush.com/product/h87a-gb

Waiting for the GB thread to be approved, submitted it yesterday

[wholypantalones]

For the compatibility chart listed on the group buy page, if it fits a TX84/TX87 it will fit the TX84se. I have all three if we need some sort of confirmation.

[hineybush]

For the compatibility chart listed on the group buy page, if it fits a TX84/TX87 it will fit the TX84se. I have all three if we need some sort of confirmation.

Fantastic, thanks. Will update.

[typischt]

Nice, just ordered two! Looking forward to them!

[donut_sauce]

aack are the preorder ones already all sold out?

[hineybush]

Preorders are not available yet - I'm waiting until tomorrow when my bank can confirm the wire transfer with me.

[hineybush]

[Puddsy]

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he's alps

[loud_asian]

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yey

[mech0nly]

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ok this is insane

[distracteddev]

Any eta on when this drops and will there be a limited quantity? Just need to know if I should plan another day off work...  )

[hineybush]

Any eta on when this drops and will there be a limited quantity? Just need to know if I should plan another day off work...  )

There will be a limited quantity in regular stock once I receive/ship the group buy orders (probably mid December?). I'll post that here for sure. I'm also planning on doing future versions, like Alps and another updated version of the normal MX switch variant.

[dyka.tran]

Any eta on when this drops and will there be a limited quantity? Just need to know if I should plan another day off work...  )

There will be a limited quantity in regular stock once I receive/ship the group buy orders (probably mid December?). I'll post that here for sure. I'm also planning on doing future versions, like Alps and another updated version of the normal MX switch variant.

I think this is too much to ask, but can you give more esthetical LED positions (in red circles on attached picture) for updated MX variant?

[forevermadrigal]

Alps pcb sounds like a godsend, gj

[hineybush]

Any eta on when this drops and will there be a limited quantity? Just need to know if I should plan another day off work...  )

There will be a limited quantity in regular stock once I receive/ship the group buy orders (probably mid December?). I'll post that here for sure. I'm also planning on doing future versions, like Alps and another updated version of the normal MX switch variant.

I think this is too much to ask, but can you give more esthetical LED positions (in red circles on attached picture) for updated MX variant?

This is definitely something I'd like to try and accomplish.

[theillumedpanda]

Alps support would be really cool. I think I‘ll postpone my Alps build until I get QMK-powered PCB in. Do you have a newsletter?

[hineybush]

Alps support would be really cool. I think I‘ll postpone my Alps build until I get QMK-powered PCB in. Do you have a newsletter?

Nope. Typically I'll just update stuff here as I do it. You can also join my discord for teasers/updates: https://discord.gg/v8DCE7G

[dario]

I'm also planning on doing future versions, like Alps

Any estimates on when could this happen?

[hineybush]

I'm also planning on doing future versions, like Alps

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Any estimates on when could this happen?

Gotta talk to a few colleagues but ideally sooner rather than later


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[Puddsy]

Any eta on when this drops and will there be a limited quantity? Just need to know if I should plan another day off work...  )

There will be a limited quantity in regular stock once I receive/ship the group buy orders (probably mid December?). I'll post that here for sure. I'm also planning on doing future versions, like Alps and another updated version of the normal MX switch variant.

I think this is too much to ask, but can you give more esthetical LED positions (in red circles on attached picture) for updated MX variant?

hate to be the bearer of bad news but L3-style PCBs like this don't really work with duck orion cases or kbd8x cases

unless you want to get the dremel out

[hineybush]

Any eta on when this drops and will there be a limited quantity? Just need to know if I should plan another day off work...  )

There will be a limited quantity in regular stock once I receive/ship the group buy orders (probably mid December?). I'll post that here for sure. I'm also planning on doing future versions, like Alps and another updated version of the normal MX switch variant.

I think this is too much to ask, but can you give more esthetical LED positions (in red circles on attached picture) for updated MX variant?

hate to be the bearer of bad news but L3-style PCBs like this don't really work with duck orion cases or kbd8x cases

unless you want to get the dremel out

The PCB fits in the Orion, Nathan Kim confirmed it. As far as the LEDs go, I'll do my best to add them in "proper" spots.

This PCB does not fit the KBD8x though - the USB port is on the other side (bottom) of the PCB

[wholypantalones]

Any eta on when this drops and will there be a limited quantity? Just need to know if I should plan another day off work...  )

There will be a limited quantity in regular stock once I receive/ship the group buy orders (probably mid December?). I'll post that here for sure. I'm also planning on doing future versions, like Alps and another updated version of the normal MX switch variant.

I think this is too much to ask, but can you give more esthetical LED positions (in red circles on attached picture) for updated MX variant?

hate to be the bearer of bad news but L3-style PCBs like this don't really work with duck orion cases or kbd8x cases

unless you want to get the dremel out

I rebuilt a duck unicorn with a Leeku 87 PCB.

[Puddsy]

which version orion/unicorn

although iirc unicorn is meant to work with this sort of pcb

[redbanshee]

which version orion/unicorn

although iirc unicorn is meant to work with this sort of pcb

Puddsy, you have proven in the past that your "advice" about tkl pcbs is wrong 99% of the time, so why dont you stop giving useless, wrong information?

[hineybush]

which version orion/unicorn

although iirc unicorn is meant to work with this sort of pcb

ones that take a normal a.87 PCB

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fZ8FtTGDl222hXnomQJgKmwRnWvg2VuoJ-GeAafVTLc/edit?usp=sharing

the outline of the h87a is the same as the jane v2 outline, which to my knowledge is the "slimmest" a.87 layout PCB

[Puddsy]

which version orion/unicorn

although iirc unicorn is meant to work with this sort of pcb

ones that take a normal a.87 PCB

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fZ8FtTGDl222hXnomQJgKmwRnWvg2VuoJ-GeAafVTLc/edit?usp=sharing

the outline of the h87a is the same as the jane v2 outline, which to my knowledge is the "slimmest" a.87 layout PCB

this correct

[wholypantalones]

which version orion/unicorn

although iirc unicorn is meant to work with this sort of pcb

V3, not acrylic. Should be the exact same size as an Orion and an X legend. Leeku Alps 87 pcbs fit as well with a little bottom pcb lip removal.

[dario]

I'm also planning on doing future versions, like Alps

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Any estimates on when could this happen?

Gotta talk to a few colleagues but ideally sooner rather than later

You'll probably say "no", but I have to try: will you ever make an ALPS PCB for your Hineybush 1800 keyboard?

[hineybush]

You'll probably say "no", but I have to try: will you ever make an ALPS PCB for your Hineybish 1800 keyboard?

Yes! not sure if it'll be a standard option, but I'd like to at least do a real small run (10ish?) because I'd love to make one for myself with Browns or Salmons.



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[dario]

You'll probably say "no", but I have to try: will you ever make an ALPS PCB for your Hineybish 1800 keyboard?

Yes! not sure if it'll be a standard option, but I'd like to at least do a real small run (10ish?) because I'd love to make one for myself with Browns or Salmons.

Dear God, this is the best news I have heard in a long time!

Please make it QMK, USB-C, black solder mask (not really necessary but nice) and we'll call it endgame.

[hineybush]

You'll probably say "no", but I have to try: will you ever make an ALPS PCB for your Hineybish 1800 keyboard?

Yes! not sure if it'll be a standard option, but I'd like to at least do a real small run (10ish?) because I'd love to make one for myself with Browns or Salmons.

Dear God, this is the best news I have heard in a long time!

Please make it QMK, USB-C, black solder mask (not really necessary but nice) and we'll call it endgame.

It'd def be type C and QMK, not sure about black yet.


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[dario]

Anyway, if there's anyone like me who's planning to use ALPS on 1800 keyboard, there's a vintage keyboard with blue ALPS switches for sale on eBay right now for only ~200 bucks. Those switches are completely new and used, which is incredible, this keyboard is a real jewel and believe me, you find find something like this again anytime soon in your lifetime.

The only reason I'm saying this here and not buying it myself is because I don't have enough money ATM. So incredibly frustrating, I feel like stabbing myself to death.

[Windeh]

If I can get in on the hbcp GB I'd definitely want an Alps PCB!

[hineybush]

I plan to launch a group buy for the alps-only version and a 1.2mm thick version (more flex) the week after Christmas. MOQ will be ~50 for each. Price will likely be $50 USD

[phatty]

yep, keen