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Offline C³—Ears

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit
« Reply #50 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 04:02:02 »
It will open for a week?

GB will start next week.
Not sure yet. Probably a week.

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #51 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 04:45:53 »
If it isn't too much trouble, could you give price estimates on the various parts (like poly plate, etc.)? So I can think about the purchase ahead of time before the GB...
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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #52 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 05:49:24 »
How about having the branding engraved exactly like the original instead of a badge?

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« Reply #53 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 07:16:41 »
don't overthink it
i doggedly refuse to do anything less than massively overthinking my keymaps

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #54 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 07:55:06 »
I have heard that polycarbonate is a hard material to work with which results in a very fragile keyboard, possible alignment issues, etc. (see Polaris GB). Have you encountered any of these issues during your prototyping? Do you have concerns regarding this?

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« Reply #55 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 13:29:32 »
If it isn't too much trouble, could you give price estimates on the various parts (like poly plate, etc.)? So I can think about the purchase ahead of time before the GB...
Poly 20 USD. PCB 50 USD

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #56 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 13:30:06 »
How about having the branding engraved exactly like the original instead of a badge?
Original is a Ti badge

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #57 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 13:46:21 »
I have heard that polycarbonate is a hard material to work with which results in a very fragile keyboard, possible alignment issues, etc. (see Polaris GB). Have you encountered any of these issues during your prototyping? Do you have concerns regarding this?
It's a very hard material to work indeed. It easily bend after CNC. We have working on it since last November. Tried a lot of different Poly carbonate and a lot different ways to CNC them. The Top case and bottom is not  aligned like aluminium case,etc. Fortunately,we have solve most of the problems.The only thing that not perfect is the alignment between top and bottom case.That being said,you could hardly see the problem,only if you touch it very carefully you can feel a little bit of it.And a lot of aluminium cases have this problem as well.This is nearly impossible to solve for a TKL. Rest assure we won't run something that have a lot problems we can't solve. It's too bad for our Brand. We value our brand more than profits.

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #58 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 13:54:10 »
$320 includes Case, Brass plate and PCB?


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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #60 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 14:20:42 »
$320 includes Case, Brass plate and PCB?
yup.

<3 Excellent! My body and wallet are ready!

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #61 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 15:15:23 »
I’m tempted ahah!
I always wanted a polycarb board, this maybe the right moment !  :cool:
               

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #62 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 15:20:05 »
Are the pics that you've shared of the prototype? Can't figure it out plus, any pics of the back and the USBC connector area?

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« Reply #63 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 16:22:18 »
I have heard that polycarbonate is a hard material to work with which results in a very fragile keyboard, possible alignment issues, etc. (see Polaris GB). Have you encountered any of these issues during your prototyping? Do you have concerns regarding this?
It's a very hard material to work indeed. It easily bend after CNC. We have working on it since last November. Tried a lot of different Poly carbonate and a lot different ways to CNC them. The Top case and bottom is not  aligned like aluminium case,etc. Fortunately,we have solve most of the problems.The only thing that not perfect is the alignment between top and bottom case.That being said,you could hardly see the problem,only if you touch it very carefully you can feel a little bit of it.And a lot of aluminium cases have this problem as well.This is nearly impossible to solve for a TKL. Rest assure we won't run something that have a lot problems we can't solve. It's too bad for our Brand. We value our brand more than profits.

Thank you for the thorough response. It’s unfortunate PC is so troublesome to work with (at no fault of your own, it’s just the nature of the material). I will definitely be in for a board though, your efforts are much appreciated!

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #64 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 16:33:00 »
Will you show us what the final badge will be before going in for gb phase? Also, would you have an option for pc plate instead of brass?

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #65 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 17:28:05 »
Will we have shipping estimates before the group buy starts? Also, can the gb time be extended by a week if possible? I'm unsure if I could pay the invoice in time depending on when the GB starts and ends. (Aug 19th is the earliest I could pay)
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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #66 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 21:26:12 »
Are the pics that you've shared of the prototype? Can't figure it out plus, any pics of the back and the USBC connector area?
Yup, that's prototype samples.Sorry i didnt connector pics. It's plain.

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« Reply #67 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 21:31:44 »
Will you show us what the final badge will be before going in for gb phase? Also, would you have an option for pc plate instead of brass?
Of course we will show it when GB phase. If the demand is high,i can give a PC plate in the kit with no price change. And sell half PC plate is anyone is interested.

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« Reply #68 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 21:34:06 »
Will we have shipping estimates before the group buy starts? Also, can the gb time be extended by a week if possible? I'm unsure if I could pay the invoice in time depending on when the GB starts and ends. (Aug 19th is the earliest I could pay)
My experience tells me the shipping cost would from 25-40 depend on where you are. We ship it from China and US/Korea have the cheapest shipping Fee. You can discuss payment time when GB is live with me. PM me when GB started,Thank you

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« Reply #69 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 21:36:56 »
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Thank you for the thorough response. It’s unfortunate PC is so troublesome to work with (at no fault of your own, it’s just the nature of the material). I will definitely be in for a board though, your efforts are much appreciated!

Thanks,bro. It really means a lot. We will def make some kick-ass PC boards! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #70 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 21:40:56 »
I have heard that polycarbonate is a hard material to work with which results in a very fragile keyboard, possible alignment issues, etc. (see Polaris GB). Have you encountered any of these issues during your prototyping? Do you have concerns regarding this?

Haven't heard this before? Any truth to it? Don;t know too much about PC boards and don't have the most spacious situation rn to keep it safe lol.

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« Reply #71 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 21:42:35 »
Will you show us what the final badge will be before going in for gb phase? Also, would you have an option for pc plate instead of brass?
Of course we will show it when GB phase. If the demand is high,i can give a PC plate in the kit with no price change. And sell half PC plate is anyone is interested.

Wow that would be so sweet. Sooooo in for this then XD

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #72 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 21:57:57 »
Will you show us what the final badge will be before going in for gb phase? Also, would you have an option for pc plate instead of brass?
Of course we will show it when GB phase. If the demand is high,i can give a PC plate in the kit with no price change. And sell half PC plate is anyone is interested.

Wow that would be so sweet. Sooooo in for this then XD

That would be an amazing option, either choose brass or PC plate with kit.  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #73 on: Wed, 07 August 2019, 23:01:16 »
I have heard that polycarbonate is a hard material to work with which results in a very fragile keyboard, possible alignment issues, etc. (see Polaris GB). Have you encountered any of these issues during your prototyping? Do you have concerns regarding this?

Haven't heard this before? Any truth to it? Don;t know too much about PC boards and don't have the most spacious situation rn to keep it safe lol.

I think this article sums it up pretty well: https://brianlee.blog/2018/12/14/review-yuktsis-tgr-910re-polycarbonate/

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« Reply #74 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 00:24:19 »
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I think this article sums it up pretty well: https://brianlee.blog/2018/12/14/review-yuktsis-tgr-910re-polycarbonate/

Good article. Poly carbonate do have its own limit. Especially shape change after CNC. It's a Hugh pain in the ass. Luckily we have found the right materiel provider and right way to machine them.

Look the bright side. The look of it is just so good that we can refuse it.  ;D ;D ;D



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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #75 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 07:28:15 »
No love for an accompanying numpad?  I'd love to see that!

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« Reply #76 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 11:01:28 »
No love for an accompanying numpad?  I'd love to see that!
LOL, i thought people love that

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« Reply #77 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 11:14:06 »
No love for an accompanying numpad?  I'd love to see that!
LOL, i thought people love that
I'd love a matching numpad but at this point I'm so used to never seeing it happen that I never ask 😭

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« Reply #78 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 12:04:16 »
No love for an accompanying numpad?  I'd love to see that!
LOL, i thought people love that
I'd love a matching numpad but at this point I'm so used to never seeing it happen that I never ask
I support the notion of a number pad! Haven't seen a poly one yet

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #79 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 12:12:26 »
No love for an accompanying numpad?  I'd love to see that!
LOL, i thought people love that
I'd love a matching numpad but at this point I'm so used to never seeing it happen that I never ask
I support the notion of a number pad! Haven't seen a poly one yet
Only poly one I can think of to-date is the one KBDFans launched alongside the revision of their TKL, which is sold-out.

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #80 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 13:06:43 »
Looks awesome, might have to get this and polaris this month :O good thing paycheck comes tomorrow!

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« Reply #81 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 15:28:24 »
No love for an accompanying numpad?  I'd love to see that!
LOL, i thought people love that
I'd love a matching numpad but at this point I'm so used to never seeing it happen that I never ask
I support the notion of a number pad! Haven't seen a poly one yet
Only poly one I can think of to-date is the one KBDFans launched alongside the revision of their TKL, which is sold-out.
Well that justifies that there is a market for that type of product

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #82 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 16:48:11 »
I LOVE the lettering on the top. Would you consider the same language on the back lettering too?

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« Reply #83 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 21:36:43 »
I LOVE the lettering on the top. Would you consider the same language on the back lettering too?

Actually,i am not a fan of engrave letters on a board. Just too plain looks bad. I think we will pass that on this one. Maybe next time.

I think the letter on top is fantastic. I am really love it myself. :D :D :D

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #84 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 21:41:11 »
No love for an accompanying numpad?  I'd love to see that!
LOL, i thought people love that
I'd love a matching numpad but at this point I'm so used to never seeing it happen that I never ask 😭

I have a numpad designed when i run the buy for Equalz Mountain,but you know mountain is 100% board so it doesnt need a matching numpad.


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« Reply #85 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 21:52:25 »
Absolutely in for this! WK all the way.

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« Reply #86 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 22:40:49 »
No love for an accompanying numpad?  I'd love to see that!
LOL, i thought people love that
I'd love a matching numpad but at this point I'm so used to never seeing it happen that I never ask

I have a numpad designed when i run the buy for Equalz Mountain,but you know mountain is 100% board so it doesnt need a matching numpad.

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So polycarbonate numpad with a screen???

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #87 on: Thu, 08 August 2019, 23:35:37 »
Are there any universal pcb that would fit this left corner usb pcb?

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« Reply #88 on: Fri, 09 August 2019, 02:12:47 »
Are there any universal pcb that would fit this left corner usb pcb?
What do you mean? I am totally lost here...

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« Reply #89 on: Fri, 09 August 2019, 03:22:42 »
Are there any universal pcb that would fit this left corner usb pcb?
What do you mean? I am totally lost here...

I was just wondering if there are any universal pcbs like h87a that fit certain tkl keyboards.

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #90 on: Fri, 09 August 2019, 05:06:08 »
Are there any universal pcb that would fit this left corner usb pcb?
What do you mean? I am totally lost here...

I was just wondering if there are any universal pcbs like h87a that fit certain tkl keyboards.

em... H87a is probably the most "universal" TKL pcb there is right now. H87a page links to a compatibility chart and mentions boards that aren't compatible (it won't work with commercial TKL boards).

That said - I have no idea if H87a PCB will work (more like fit) with C3 boards. It probably doesn't really matter as LDN series PCB has USB-C, RGB lighting and is fully programmable. Even googled a bit (c'mon guys, do a bit of research before asking questions) and it looks like LDN TKL pcbs support all the usual layouts (WK/WKL/ISO/split backspace).
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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #91 on: Sat, 10 August 2019, 03:53:46 »
Will you have limited stock, or will you take all orders during the GB?

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit
« Reply #92 on: Sat, 10 August 2019, 04:54:11 »
Will you have limited stock, or will you take all orders during the GB?

I think you'll find your answer here:

is quantity limited?
No limited. But i think if i put a limit on it it would sell more……lol

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« Reply #93 on: Sat, 10 August 2019, 04:55:04 »
Oh whoops. My bad! I know I've read that answer before, I just didn't remember when I asked. Thanks.

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #94 on: Sat, 10 August 2019, 08:46:34 »
New nameplate/badege:

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Re: [IC] Equalz Zer0.9 Polycarbonate 80%Kit(GB start next week)
« Reply #95 on: Sat, 10 August 2019, 08:58:51 »
New nameplate/badege:
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Very cool

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« Reply #96 on: Sat, 10 August 2019, 09:10:55 »
Is the plate design a prototype or final? It looked like it could only accept stepped caps lock.

The only way it should be.

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« Reply #98 on: Sat, 10 August 2019, 09:16:58 »
New nameplate/badege:
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I like the Ancient letter one better

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« Reply #99 on: Sat, 10 August 2019, 09:22:08 »
New nameplate/badege:
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I like the Ancient letter one better

I think they're both insanely pleasing to look at.