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Offline wixxzblu

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[GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 09:54:19 »
Thank you all for the continued support of this simple idea i've had of an extended 40%.
I myself isnt even a 40% fan, but i was annoyed by the limited alphas on all the beautiful small 40% boards.
So about 2 years ago , when i joined the "community" i came up with this 50% idea, as well as a 75% design, both of which would fix the problem we had at the time with 40% and 75% boards.


IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97289.0

Lynx Discord Server: https://discord.gg/kkQBtPm


Depending on your layout choice, the L50 can be both an extended 40% or a 50% (if you count the keys).
Layout options will be same as on the IC page and you can read up on the inspiration for such decisions there.
The PCB will keep the support for both MX and SMK switches. I myself the prefer the top pcb mounted typing experience over the plate mounted, but i will of course include a plate for those who prefer or need it for such switches.
The Protoypes at hand will be shipped to the states a few days after GB start for testing.


GB Form: https://forms.gle/6gr9pywNB3YEGrUS7 GB FORM OPEN AGAIN DUE TO CANCELATIONS


232160-0

232162-1

232165-2

232167-3

232169-4

232171-5

232173-6


Switches used during prototype build: Milky Gateron Yellow + 203G0
- Full Prototype build VOD: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/438387658
- Typing test (PCB only): https://www.twitch.tv/videos/438387658?t=0h22m21s
- Typing test (plate): https://www.twitch.tv/videos/438387658?t=1h15m16s


Improvements over the first prototype:
- More rounded top filet
- more aggresive chamfers on the underside
- Alignment pins
- protype USB cutout didnt account for plate/pcb flex


Features:
- Optional top mounted PCB or plate (pick your poison)
- 8mm profile to cover the edges of your caps
- 7 degree angle
- 18.5mm front height
- 7.5mm uniform top bezel
- MX & SMK switch compatability
- Powered by QMK
- VIA configurator support
- aluminium and brass plate & bottom material


Base kit, 50 unit limit, 6061 Aluminum:
Top piece (standard,wkl or HHKB style)
Bottom piece
Plate
Custom 50% PCB with center usb by Gondolindrim


Prices and upgrade options:
Base kit $285 (excluding shipping and paypal fees)
Brass bottom piece upgrade $40 (estimated weight with brass bottom is 1.8kg)
Brass plate upgrade $15
Extra brass plate $35
Extra aluminum plate $20
Extra PCB $40


Timeline:
Group buy ~1 month (Dec 21 - Jan 31).
Factory machining, surface treatment and shipping to me: 3 months after GB conclusion (excluding chinese new year)
Shipping will be invoiced when the keyboards are QC'd by me
Expect shipping costs at 20$ to 50$ depending on your location and picked parts (brass is obviously heavier)


If Lynx L50 is successful, i will run L60 and L75 (possibly L80) right after. Plate and PCB files will be released publicly after the gb.
« Last Edit: Mon, 24 February 2020, 09:13:04 by wixxzblu »

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 10:13:16 »
conserved for future updates

- Available colors are Crimson red, navy blue, desaturated pink, black, silver, light gray (same as in prototype pics).

Update 2020-02-24 - Case production is as of today, officially started. PCB production to start soon.
« Last Edit: Mon, 24 February 2020, 09:05:03 by wixxzblu »

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 10:31:48 »
Approved
Very busy with studies atm.

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 10:41:59 »
 :p
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2x TGR Alice / TGR 910 RE / TGR 910 CE / TGR 910 VKC / 2x TGR Jane V2 / 2x Matrix 2.0 / Matrix 2.2 / Matrix 1.2OG / Lyn Whale v2 / Lyn EM7 v3 / DK Saver / Keycult No. 1/60 /  Quantrik Hachi /  Quantrik  Kyuu / Duck Orion V2 / TGRxSinga Unikorn R1 / 2x Unikorn 2.2 / Quantrik QXP /  JER80 / TMO50 / 2x 86u / ION i69 / LZ MP / 2x FMJ80 / TGR Jane V2 CE / Matrix Project F / IDB60 / is0  / MXSS / Atom TKL / Duck Viper v3 / HBCP / Noxary 280 / LZ Physix / FLX Virgo / Modern M0110 / Matrix 2.0 ADD / TGR Police / Noxary XRF / Noxary Vulcan Pro / 350 Mimi / Matrix 2.0CP / Kira80 / Exent 65% / FMJ60 / Haus 65 / Kikuichimonji / Cake 60 / 2x AU Unikorn  Commission/ LZ XE / Paraluman 60 / AI03 Andromeda / Dalco 959 Mini GT / LZ Erghost /  Finder Works Hyphen / 2x Singa Kohaku / Linworks EM8 / GAFxTGR 910 / TGRxKLC Dolice / TGR 910v2 ME / Noxary Valhalla / Hiney Ibis / LZ REs / PerryWorks MC65 / Hiney Poly TKL One / RS60 / Zekk RBB / QK80 / Keycult No 2 TKL / FLX Virgo r2 / Matrix Navi

Coming --   Lynx50 (wixx scammed us) / Ladybird60 / JJW Derivative / TGR Shi

100+ GMK sets


Offline VXQN

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 11:19:51 »
Holy moly, I almost missed this! I've been following the board for a long time, congratulations on getting to this point. Looking forward to tomorrow!

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 11:27:00 »
Ok, the timeline is harsh, but doable.

Several questions:
1. Will your manufacturer provide examples of anodized materials?
2. Maybe it's me, but I can't see all the pictures in op, so I'll ask anyway for render or model of case with optional brass weight.
3. What's the finish of the weight: sandblasted, polished? Will it be PVD coated? One of the few things I didn't quite appreciated in my Pearl was tarnish and fingerprints on a brass weight.
4. A bit off-topic, but: I've read a bit about smk switches and would give it a try, however as I'm into tactile switches I'd like to know if it's possible to combine tactile Alps bottoms and mx stem and top from linear/clicky mx-mount smk's?

Offline Draic

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 11:30:56 »
why the switch from USB-C back to mini-USB?

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 11:32:30 »
Ok, the timeline is harsh, but doable.

Several questions:
1. Will your manufacturer provide examples of anodized materials?
2. Maybe it's me, but I can't see all the pictures in op, so I'll ask anyway for render or model of case with optional brass weight.
3. What's the finish of the weight: sandblasted, polished? Will it be PVD coated? One of the few things I didn't quite appreciated in my Pearl was tarnish and fingerprints on a brass weight.
4. A bit off-topic, but: I've read a bit about smk switches and would give it a try, however as I'm into tactile switches I'd like to know if it's possible to combine tactile Alps bottoms and mx stem and top from linear/clicky mx-mount smk's?


The factory actually gave me a timeline of 30 days for 60-70 units, but im saying 3 months just in case.

1. since im using custom pantone colors for the factory to match, i cannot provide exact color samples right now. But expect something in the line of crimson red on the 280, navy blue on M60, and desaturated pink on the Unikorn.
2. Renders of the brass bottom can be viewed in the IC.
3. Brass parts will be sandblasted and clear coated for protection.
4. Smk switches are awesome, i have a SKB65 myself with the clicky SMK switches, but im sad to inform you that i can only find linear and clicky SMK switches on taobao.
« Last Edit: Fri, 20 December 2019, 11:35:07 by wixxzblu »

Offline scoopbb

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 12:48:33 »
love everything about this except the usb mini. wish it was still usb c

Offline LuiKang

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 13:21:52 »
How come the option for a PC bottom is left out? That is very unfortunated. Nonethless, congrats with the GB!

Offline orim23

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 13:52:47 »
love everything about this except the usb mini. wish it was still usb c
damn. was excited until I read your comment. I'm not buying anything usb mini anymore. will have to pass.

Offline InvidiousIgnoramus

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 14:11:29 »
Good thing you've got it running as long as you do, can't really buy anything until after Christmas, and I really don't want to miss this.
I long for the day when I find a beamspring. (At a not insane price)

Offline gminso

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 15:40:57 »
is the render from gmk perestroika the crimson red?

I understand not every GB can have renders, but can you post block of colors at least?

would really appreciate!

Offline Lisinge

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 17:18:06 »
Lycka till!

Offline dantambok

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 19:31:11 »
I'm confused. Google shows  6PM CEST and 12 PM EST as different times for me  :-X (1hr apart)
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2x TGR Alice / TGR 910 RE / TGR 910 CE / TGR 910 VKC / 2x TGR Jane V2 / 2x Matrix 2.0 / Matrix 2.2 / Matrix 1.2OG / Lyn Whale v2 / Lyn EM7 v3 / DK Saver / Keycult No. 1/60 /  Quantrik Hachi /  Quantrik  Kyuu / Duck Orion V2 / TGRxSinga Unikorn R1 / 2x Unikorn 2.2 / Quantrik QXP /  JER80 / TMO50 / 2x 86u / ION i69 / LZ MP / 2x FMJ80 / TGR Jane V2 CE / Matrix Project F / IDB60 / is0  / MXSS / Atom TKL / Duck Viper v3 / HBCP / Noxary 280 / LZ Physix / FLX Virgo / Modern M0110 / Matrix 2.0 ADD / TGR Police / Noxary XRF / Noxary Vulcan Pro / 350 Mimi / Matrix 2.0CP / Kira80 / Exent 65% / FMJ60 / Haus 65 / Kikuichimonji / Cake 60 / 2x AU Unikorn  Commission/ LZ XE / Paraluman 60 / AI03 Andromeda / Dalco 959 Mini GT / LZ Erghost /  Finder Works Hyphen / 2x Singa Kohaku / Linworks EM8 / GAFxTGR 910 / TGRxKLC Dolice / TGR 910v2 ME / Noxary Valhalla / Hiney Ibis / LZ REs / PerryWorks MC65 / Hiney Poly TKL One / RS60 / Zekk RBB / QK80 / Keycult No 2 TKL / FLX Virgo r2 / Matrix Navi

Coming --   Lynx50 (wixx scammed us) / Ladybird60 / JJW Derivative / TGR Shi

100+ GMK sets


Offline fireworm

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 20 December 2019, 20:35:35 »
I'm confused. Google shows  6PM CEST and 12 PM EST as different times for me  :-X (1hr apart)
CET vs CEST.

6pm CEST is "Summer" time is 11am Eastern Time

6pm CET is Winter time (I guess) is 12pm Eastern Time

Pretty sure we are talking about 17:00 GMT here.

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #16 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 02:39:02 »
I'm confused. Google shows  6PM CEST and 12 PM EST as different times for me  :-X (1hr apart)

Im sorry, this was a mistake from me, i meant CET not CEST.

Offline kokoon

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #17 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 06:42:15 »
Finally! ;D
Where will you be shipping from?

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #18 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 10:55:58 »
Finally! ;D
Where will you be shipping from?
shipping from sweden


GB form going up on 5 minutes  :thumb:
« Last Edit: Sat, 21 December 2019, 11:00:49 by wixxzblu »

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #19 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 11:02:17 »
In for the HHKB Navy with all of the brass upgrades, baby.

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #20 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 11:03:26 »
Done. Decided to go with the lightest option: gray HHKB with no upgrades.


Offline Fezznat

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #21 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 11:19:39 »
Do you have examples of all the other colors that are not Panatone? I'm leaning towards "Light Grey" but don't want it to be toooo Light

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #22 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 11:29:48 »
Do you have examples of all the other colors that are not Panatone? I'm leaning towards "Light Grey" but don't want it to be toooo Light

light gray is the color shown here in the GB page, you can see it different lighting conditions at the top.

Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #23 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 11:36:15 »
Got navy blue with brass plate

Offline InvidiousIgnoramus

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #24 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 13:36:16 »
Stressing out now that I noticed there's a 50 unit limit. I just hope there's still space come Thursday. :(
I long for the day when I find a beamspring. (At a not insane price)

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #25 on: Sat, 21 December 2019, 14:57:03 »
So, if you upgrade to a brass bottom, is that an ADDITIONAL brass bottom on top of the base color-matched bottom, or do you just 1 bottom that is brass?

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #26 on: Sun, 22 December 2019, 05:34:04 »
Stressing out now that I noticed there's a 50 unit limit. I just hope there's still space come Thursday. :(

You can join now and pay before early February.

So, if you upgrade to a brass bottom, is that an ADDITIONAL brass bottom on top of the base color-matched bottom, or do you just 1 bottom that is brass?

Its an upgrade, so 1 bottom.

Offline Merked

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #27 on: Sun, 22 December 2019, 11:05:11 »
Is there any chance that you'd change the usb mini port to a usb c or is it already settled that it's mini usb?

Offline Visionaire

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #28 on: Wed, 25 December 2019, 22:05:46 »
Jesus was asleep at the wheel and almost missed this somehow......

Offline joe405

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #29 on: Thu, 26 December 2019, 00:59:35 »
Is there any chance that you'd change the usb mini port to a usb c or is it already settled that it's mini usb?

This. Would jump in right away if it's changed to USB-C

Offline InvidiousIgnoramus

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #30 on: Thu, 26 December 2019, 10:10:41 »
Is there any chance that you'd change the usb mini port to a usb c or is it already settled that it's mini usb?
It was changed from USB-C to Mini-USB
I long for the day when I find a beamspring. (At a not insane price)

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #31 on: Mon, 30 December 2019, 11:25:24 »
Id like to announce that we've hit the 50 unit limit  :thumb:
But, i will keep the form open for a few more orders for those of you that were hesitant on the lack of Type-C connector, because my second announcement is...

YES! L50 is getting Type-C converted by my good friend Gondolindrim. Get your last minute orders in now  :))

Edit: Invoicing starting today as well
« Last Edit: Mon, 30 December 2019, 11:32:18 by wixxzblu »

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #32 on: Mon, 30 December 2019, 11:35:25 »
Id like to announce that we've hit the 50 unit limit  :thumb:
But, i will keep the form open for a few more orders for those of you that were hesitant on the lack of Type-C connector, because my second announcement is...

YES! L50 is getting Type-C converted by my good friend Gondolindrim. Get your last minute orders in now  :))

Edit: Invoicing starting today as well

awesome news.  USB-C is a definite plus.  Grats on your successful sale.  Here's to a smooth manufacturing process in the new year.

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #33 on: Mon, 30 December 2019, 11:42:21 »
Id like to announce that we've hit the 50 unit limit  :thumb:
But, i will keep the form open for a few more orders for those of you that were hesitant on the lack of Type-C connector, because my second announcement is...

YES! L50 is getting Type-C converted by my good friend Gondolindrim. Get your last minute orders in now  :))

Edit: Invoicing starting today as well
invoice paid, yeet

Offline scoopbb

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #34 on: Mon, 30 December 2019, 11:57:06 »
nice, in with usb c

Offline orim23

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #35 on: Mon, 30 December 2019, 12:05:27 »
Id like to announce that we've hit the 50 unit limit  :thumb:
But, i will keep the form open for a few more orders for those of you that were hesitant on the lack of Type-C connector, because my second announcement is...

YES! L50 is getting Type-C converted by my good friend Gondolindrim. Get your last minute orders in now  :))

Edit: Invoicing starting today as well
in with usb C. awesome!

Offline scoopbb

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #36 on: Mon, 30 December 2019, 12:30:40 »
the form has the pantone color images missing just a fyi

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #37 on: Mon, 30 December 2019, 12:32:48 »
the form has the pantone color images missing just a fyi

I see the pantones for blue, red and pink. There are however no pantones for gray, silver and black for obvious reasons.

Offline scoopbb

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #38 on: Mon, 30 December 2019, 13:48:38 »
ah i see. i figured you'd want to show light gray as its a specific shade but i get your point

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #39 on: Mon, 30 December 2019, 14:19:04 »
ah i see. i figured you'd want to show light gray as its a specific shade but i get your point

Light gray is the finish of the prototype in the photos above

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #40 on: Thu, 02 January 2020, 05:29:39 »
Sent out a second batch of invoices for the people that joined after the USB-C announcement.  :thumb:

Offline Draic

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #41 on: Thu, 02 January 2020, 16:05:25 »
would have loved to get an additional top panel too, but that wasn't an option :(

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #42 on: Thu, 02 January 2020, 16:06:59 »
would have loved to get an additional top panel too, but that wasn't an option :(

PM me on discord and we can work it out no problem, link for my discord is in the OP.

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #43 on: Mon, 20 January 2020, 16:27:25 »
Oh wow, I totally missed this. I don't know if it's all filled up, but signed up anyway.

Edit: Got an invoice, thanks.
« Last Edit: Fri, 24 January 2020, 17:39:37 by tobiasvl »

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #44 on: Sat, 25 January 2020, 16:17:20 »
Ah ****, I didn't know this went live for a GB. Was watching it for a while, really liked the design of it.

Would it be possible to share anything about the case dimensions, namely the rear height? I've got a Postage Board, but limited experience in fabricating any kind of case. Was thinking of getting some layered material to screw together. Among many of my other pipe dreams, maybe out of UHMWPE.
Oh god why did my wallet get so thin

Offline wixxzblu

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #45 on: Mon, 24 February 2020, 09:05:29 »
Update 2020-02-24 - Case production is as of today, officially started. PCB production to start soon.

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #46 on: Mon, 24 February 2020, 09:08:44 »
Update 2020-02-24 - Case production is as of today, officially started. PCB production to start soon.
Bless up, hype for this guy. Might throw some silent inks in there and make it my work driver

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #47 on: Thu, 21 May 2020, 21:21:06 »
Dang, hate I missed this GB! Will there be any extras?


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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #48 on: Mon, 22 June 2020, 08:31:34 »
Are there any updates?

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #49 on: Tue, 21 July 2020, 13:37:07 »
Are there going to be extras?

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #50 on: Sat, 16 January 2021, 16:35:01 »
The real question is are there going to be any boards at all.
« Last Edit: Sun, 17 January 2021, 14:46:05 by FearsomeCubedWarrior »

Offline rpiguy9907

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #51 on: Sun, 17 January 2021, 12:30:18 »
Group buy runner was last logged in here on 11 Jan 2021, so there is no reason for him not to provide an update, He still lurks frequently.

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #52 on: Tue, 16 February 2021, 18:11:19 »
Any updates?

Offline Visionaire

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #53 on: Fri, 19 February 2021, 08:35:45 »
Updates are few and far between... but the last update was made through discord. More delays on PCBs, it seems.


« Last Edit: Fri, 26 February 2021, 14:12:24 by Visionaire »

Offline kw88

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #54 on: Tue, 23 February 2021, 15:20:36 »
hello everyone, update time!

today our dear friend wixxzblu made an update - budget for L50 is gone :thumb:
budget is gone, yet production of full product is not finished and overall things do not look good at all
want to know more? go to discord, but be gentle, wix is very sensitive and will ban you for questions he do not want to answer or find inapropriate

after that, I asked questions that were not raised in the latest times or there was no certain answers from previous statements from GB runner
keep in mind, there are zero official updates for almost half a year and today's update was made after three days of pings
only updates are stuff like "this will arrive next week" with no confirmation that it really has arrived
I know what groupbuy is and how it works, I know about delays, I know about things that sometimes can not be controlled, this is not my first groupbuy
but when GB runner can not provide any updates and reluctant to talk about his product - such behavior raise some concerns and questions

after I sent message below, I was banned from server :thumb:
with this ban it is very clear - wixxzblu, as a GB runner, can not make honest answers on these questions

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@Draic#4086  channel did not turn toxic, we are just being objective + there is lack of updates
negative updates are updates too, but we do not receive them either
yesterday it was pointed out, that wix make announcements about L60 and L80 , but straight up ignores L50, this is not ok

the last update about L50 was on 30sept 2020
since then all updates were about "some parts arriving later" and there is no indication that something arrived later

1 - @wixxzblu, screws
where they are? can you show us or say something?
if they are slightly packed, could you please unpack and show us them in action
problem with screws is ok, but kinda uhhh, is it that difficult to source screws?
2 - @wixxzblu, cases
where they are? can you show us photos of ALL done cases?
in January you said you will provide photos of something and provide nothing
when people asked about cases and colors you pointed to your streams (lmao)
in the end, do you have cases or not?
3 - @wixxzblu, plates
this keyboard should contain plates, but I do not remember state of said plates were mentioned even once
are they done? are they delayed? are they in shipping void? photos?
4 - @wixxzblu, PCBs
what was the reason to change pcbs and pcb designer if V1.0 pcbs were fine?
like, what

look, one maker was procrastinating for a long time, then he got it together and boom: https://i.imgur.com/1d7U0Mm.jpg
can you show us something like this? no? why? it is only fifty something cases, not one thousand of them

at this moment I assume you should have everything but pcbs, am I right?
show us something, at this point I do not believe you have anything related to this keyboard

your "warning for people that keep being negative" is ridiculous
you do not provide anything, ignore people
and when people started to doubt you, you came up with "why, I will ban you, do not say bad things"
nice

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #55 on: Tue, 23 February 2021, 15:46:37 »
hello everyone, update time!

today our dear friend wixxzblu made an update - budget for L50 is gone :thumb:
budget is gone, yet production of full product is not finished and overall things do not look good at all
want to know more? go to discord, but be gentle, wix is very sensitive and will ban you for questions he do not want to answer or find inapropriate

after that, I asked questions that were not raised in the latest times or there was no certain answers from previous statements from GB runner
keep in mind, there are zero official updates for almost half a year and today's update was made after three days of pings
only updates are stuff like "this will arrive next week" with no confirmation that it really has arrived
I know what groupbuy is and how it works, I know about delays, I know about things that sometimes can not be controlled, this is not my first groupbuy
but when GB runner can not provide any updates and reluctant to talk about his product - such behavior raise some concerns and questions

after I sent message below, I was banned from server :thumb:
with this ban it is very clear - wixxzblu, as a GB runner, can not make honest answers on these questions

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@Draic#4086  channel did not turn toxic, we are just being objective + there is lack of updates
negative updates are updates too, but we do not receive them either
yesterday it was pointed out, that wix make announcements about L60 and L80 , but straight up ignores L50, this is not ok

the last update about L50 was on 30sept 2020
since then all updates were about "some parts arriving later" and there is no indication that something arrived later

1 - @wixxzblu, screws
where they are? can you show us or say something?
if they are slightly packed, could you please unpack and show us them in action
problem with screws is ok, but kinda uhhh, is it that difficult to source screws?
2 - @wixxzblu, cases
where they are? can you show us photos of ALL done cases?
in January you said you will provide photos of something and provide nothing
when people asked about cases and colors you pointed to your streams (lmao)
in the end, do you have cases or not?
3 - @wixxzblu, plates
this keyboard should contain plates, but I do not remember state of said plates were mentioned even once
are they done? are they delayed? are they in shipping void? photos?
4 - @wixxzblu, PCBs
what was the reason to change pcbs and pcb designer if V1.0 pcbs were fine?
like, what

look, one maker was procrastinating for a long time, then he got it together and boom: https://i.imgur.com/1d7U0Mm.jpg
can you show us something like this? no? why? it is only fifty something cases, not one thousand of them

at this moment I assume you should have everything but pcbs, am I right?
show us something, at this point I do not believe you have anything related to this keyboard

your "warning for people that keep being negative" is ridiculous
you do not provide anything, ignore people
and when people started to doubt you, you came up with "why, I will ban you, do not say bad things"
nice
Wanna know the real bull****? Runners are supposed to post updates HERE in GH: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88717.msg2625442#msg2625442

Looks like we have another Tesletron lol

Offline Visionaire

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #56 on: Fri, 26 February 2021, 13:44:09 »
I generally have had good conversations with Wixx in the past... I can say that after I posted the last update here, I called him out a bit on a smaller discord for this behavior. He acknowledged that things weren't going as planned, that he was frustrated himself and that there wasn't much to communicate.




I was one of the first people excited about the L50 when the original IC was posted and yet, due to some of his comings and goings ended up not joining the buy. Frankly, I wasn't confident in being in his first run. So keep in mind: my money is not in this buy, but I keep close tabs on it because I think it's a cool project.

Here's my concerns:

1. He's not making regular updates, of any kind.
2. The updates he's making are done on Discord (not here), and only when other people hound him for it
3. It's still unclear with those updates what exactly is happening. They're vague and generally short.
4. Alongside the L50 (his first keyboard GB run), he still ran some "FE" editions of two other keyboards at the same time (L60, L80). Those keyboards are being sent out now, while the original GB here is kinda left without sufficient communication.

Did he run away with the money? I don't think so.
Will people actually see their boards at some point? Probably.

But, as much as I like the look of this (and other boards) he's designed... I likely won't join a buy of his, even though we've been friendly in the past. I've been in quite a few GBs, large and small and I can say for sure that the greatest value a runner can provide is regular updates and communications with those in the buy (Juaninamilli is the gold standard!). Wixx is actively participating in this hobby (other discords, etc), but does not keep the sort of lines of communication in this thread or even his own Discord server that would instill confidence in his customers. Despite running an active GB here on GH, his last post here was a year ago this week.

I realize there are often long periods of dark time for the runner, but that doesn't mean it has to extend to the GB participants.

Here's the last update he put on his Discord:


« Last Edit: Fri, 26 February 2021, 13:58:20 by Visionaire »

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #57 on: Fri, 26 February 2021, 14:02:50 »
His Discord chat previous to his response, for reference.




Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #58 on: Sat, 27 February 2021, 05:44:23 »
Fun fact: no one has ever seen that "tons of boxes": there were like 3 L50 tops of different colours that we had to hunt down through watching streams. No plates were detected and only one brass bottom for L50 has been seen so far. That L50 tops might have been protos for what I know. 
I do remember though that RGB pcb upgrade was whopping 85 bucks standalone and 45 if original PCB was substituted in favor of RGB one. Looks like at that moment there was neither PCB made: we were upgrading from "nothing" to "nothing with RGB". And now there's collection of funds to send out L60 and L80 boards, commission ones I guess. Has anyone seen them as well? I didn't, not in the L60 channel at least. One could assume that as long as L50 budget is gone additional funds requests in form of "PCB upgrades" and "commission boards shipping" are not used for what they were collected.
I'm extremely bitter for that GB cause I was foolish enough to send the OP some SMK RC switches with plates and keycaps free of charge (shipping too) to see the L80 build with them and kinda promote SMK, make them more popular, cause at that moment I was quite enthusiastic about them. Almost half a year later there's nothing. Judging by OP's reddit activity somewhat a month ago, he's completely out of mkbs and deep into PC gaming. One could wonder where all that fancy hardware did come from.
There's no clear info: no info on what's wrong with PCB (it's been cursed from the IC stage, but hell, one could ask some professional in community to design PCB at this stage) except "something with USB-C placement". Is it so hard to engineer and make it right? I guess not: in local community midschool guys are designing their PCBs in two months from the ground up with no previous experience. I have a local community proto of case for prime_e on hands that's been made right in terms of fitting PCB from the first attempt.
There're no pictures of ready cases or boxes at least: another GB runner that has issues with sending ready boards due to lockdown has made video and pictures of the boards on first request. If you have it, all you should do is just take your damn smartphone and make a picture of all that boxes.
There's zero transparency in general.

So here are the questions and requests I'd like to ask:
1. What the hell is with PCB? The full history from the beginning, please: what was wrong with v1, what is wrong with "failed" new version that has to be reordered? What is with RGB version? Why the funds are over: did you each time order a full amount of soldered PCBs without prototyping and all of them failed on arrival and now you can decorate that little house of yours with them inside and outside? What is the current status: is it confirmed to be working? if yes, are they ordered? if yes, are they shipped? I remember someone to ask a tracking from you: was it provided?
2. What's with cases and screws? Can you make a picture of that supposed "tons of boxes" and cases? Same with screws.
3. What's with the plates? Didn't see any of them so far, proof pictures would be nice.

Basically, that's the same questions as kw88 asked, but nonetheless. It looks like the only way to get answer is asking them again and again en masse.


« Last Edit: Sat, 27 February 2021, 08:01:05 by FearsomeCubedWarrior »

Offline scoopbb

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #59 on: Sat, 27 February 2021, 11:03:10 »
our money is long gone. its unfortunate the paypal dispute window is so short in these kinds of buys. getting banned for questioning the lack of information is a joke.

at this point, even if he somehow magically materializes all parts i wouldn't even want to pay him an extra 40 dollars or whatever it is to ship it to me.

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #60 on: Mon, 15 March 2021, 15:45:05 »
our money is long gone. its unfortunate the paypal dispute window is so short in these kinds of buys. getting banned for questioning the lack of information is a joke.

at this point, even if he somehow magically materializes all parts i wouldn't even want to pay him an extra 40 dollars or whatever it is to ship it to me.

Yeah, looks like so.

What's even better is that on L60 channel no one got tracking numbers for the boards that were reported to be sent out a damn week ago (and paid for 11 days ago).

Again, zero f*cks given by GB runner there.


Offline victorpre

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #61 on: Thu, 18 March 2021, 14:32:49 »
Not exactly about the L50... I have joined the group buy of L50 and also another group buy of the runner, the L60 which was mentioned before in this thread.
I have received today my package containing the L60. So yes, boards are being delivered. L50 is delayed but I belive that it will eventually come.

Offline thornkin

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #62 on: Fri, 19 March 2021, 01:43:03 »
Great to hear that the l60 is shipping!

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Offline Tyson

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #63 on: Fri, 19 March 2021, 11:53:32 »
Just checked the discord, people are starting to receive their L80s. I have tracking for mine, so keep holding on, it seems like he is shipping things out. I'm sure the L50s will be shipped out soon if everything for them is ready.

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #64 on: Fri, 19 March 2021, 16:09:15 »
The problem is that we don't know if anything is ready. As far as we can guess, 3rd version of L50 PCB is in development by Gondo, no protos were reported so far as well as no estimate is provided.

We're like mushrooms in terms of surrounding we're kept in and the kind of stuff we're fed with.

Offline Gondolindrim

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #65 on: Fri, 19 March 2021, 16:26:07 »
The problem is that we don't know if anything is ready. As far as we can guess, 3rd version of L50 PCB is in development by Gondo, no protos were reported so far as well as no estimate is provided.

We're like mushrooms in terms of surrounding we're kept in and the kind of stuff we're fed with.

I was asked by wixx not to say anything here, but since I was directly cited, here goes.  This PCB I'm designing underwent three revisions and I'm to deliver him the files this weekend; I was victim of an accident recently and I'm still having trouble sleeping and walking, let alone working for 14 hours daily like I used to.

Then again, wixx asked me not to say anything so this will be all I have to say for now until he allows me to publicize the state of the PCB. I'm doing my best and he is too.

As far as delays or deliver I am not entitled to assert anything as I'm only the PCB guy.
« Last Edit: Fri, 19 March 2021, 16:28:24 by Gondolindrim »
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Offline kw88

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #66 on: Tue, 23 March 2021, 14:44:39 »
I have received today my package containing the L60

pics or never happened

by the way, any uptades?


Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #67 on: Tue, 23 March 2021, 15:55:35 »
I have received today my package containing the L60

pics or never happened

by the way, any uptades?

There were some on discord.
Oh, wait....
Anyway, can confirm that at least one L60 has reached it's destination.

No, no updates anywhere.

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #68 on: Wed, 24 March 2021, 11:49:25 »
The problem is that we don't know if anything is ready. As far as we can guess, 3rd version of L50 PCB is in development by Gondo, no protos were reported so far as well as no estimate is provided.

We're like mushrooms in terms of surrounding we're kept in and the kind of stuff we're fed with.

I was asked by wixx not to say anything here, but since I was directly cited, here goes.  This PCB I'm designing underwent three revisions and I'm to deliver him the files this weekend; I was victim of an accident recently and I'm still having trouble sleeping and walking, let alone working for 14 hours daily like I used to.

Then again, wixx asked me not to say anything so this will be all I have to say for now until he allows me to publicize the state of the PCB. I'm doing my best and he is too.

As far as delays or deliver I am not entitled to assert anything as I'm only the PCB guy.
I'm sorry about the accident, and hope things get better.

That being said, there consumers who paid good amounts of money that are being held on the line here. We don't expect extreme divulgence of personal information, but some level of professionalism, including informing people on this forum IS expected.

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I'm doing my best and he is too.

No, he is not. If he is, his 'best' is piss poor. If there are delays, whatever, but people who have taken part in this groupbuy deserve updates. Things happen, but groupbuy participants shouldn't have to be fed **** and kept in the dark. They also shouldn't have to sleuth for themselves.

Offline fireworm

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #69 on: Wed, 24 March 2021, 17:43:15 »
I received my Lynx60 (not the Lynx50) from wixxblu today.

So, I have faith Lynx50 is just delayed, not abandoned.

Offline Gondolindrim

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #70 on: Wed, 24 March 2021, 18:58:17 »
The problem is that we don't know if anything is ready. As far as we can guess, 3rd version of L50 PCB is in development by Gondo, no protos were reported so far as well as no estimate is provided.

We're like mushrooms in terms of surrounding we're kept in and the kind of stuff we're fed with.

I was asked by wixx not to say anything here, but since I was directly cited, here goes.  This PCB I'm designing underwent three revisions and I'm to deliver him the files this weekend; I was victim of an accident recently and I'm still having trouble sleeping and walking, let alone working for 14 hours daily like I used to.

Then again, wixx asked me not to say anything so this will be all I have to say for now until he allows me to publicize the state of the PCB. I'm doing my best and he is too.

As far as delays or deliver I am not entitled to assert anything as I'm only the PCB guy.
I'm sorry about the accident, and hope things get better.

That being said, there consumers who paid good amounts of money that are being held on the line here. We don't expect extreme divulgence of personal information, but some level of professionalism, including informing people on this forum IS expected.

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I'm doing my best and he is too.

No, he is not. If he is, his 'best' is piss poor. If there are delays, whatever, but people who have taken part in this groupbuy deserve updates. Things happen, but groupbuy participants shouldn't have to be fed **** and kept in the dark. They also shouldn't have to sleuth for themselves.

I 100% get your frustration and I just made a statement because I was cited nominally. I want to keep myself from stating anything about Wixx, as I am not involved in the case design or logistics. I hope you understand that I am not here to judge nor defend anyone, just myself.
A pessimist will tell you the cup is half empty. An optimist will tell you the cup is half full. An engineer will tell you it's exactly twice the size it needs to be.

Offline thornkin

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #71 on: Wed, 24 March 2021, 20:34:25 »
Thanks Gondo. Your presence on this project is good to see.  You have always done great work.

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Offline vitriol_drinker

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #72 on: Sun, 04 April 2021, 09:34:31 »
So apparently, scamming and then banning people from his discord is a thing now...

Offline densus designs

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #73 on: Tue, 06 April 2021, 05:53:27 »
Looks Good!

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #74 on: Tue, 06 April 2021, 07:29:14 »
Looks Good!

No, it looks awful.
The whole GB stinks now.

Offline kw88

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #75 on: Fri, 23 April 2021, 15:12:24 »
ayy wixx any updates  :cool:

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #76 on: Fri, 23 April 2021, 16:00:08 »

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #77 on: Fri, 30 April 2021, 22:37:33 »
N E AVAIL

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #78 on: Mon, 10 May 2021, 15:54:16 »
Well, apparently got banned after trying to get back to server.
One day I use the link to join it and request membership for all keyboard projects and several days after can't see the Lynx server in the list, can't get access again via different links as well.
And according to my sources, the role request is no more.

I get it as a confirmation that all GB participants are ****ed and all that L60 and L80 were just proto leftovers.

First Lyra, then Lynx... Seems like a pattern to me.

Offline InvidiousIgnoramus

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #79 on: Mon, 10 May 2021, 16:25:13 »
Well, apparently got banned after trying to get back to server.
One day I use the link to join it and request membership for all keyboard projects and several days after can't see the Lynx server in the list, can't get access again via different links as well.
And according to my sources, the role request is no more.

I get it as a confirmation that all GB participants are ****ed and all that L60 and L80 were just proto leftovers.

First Lyra, then Lynx... Seems like a pattern to me.
Just move on with your life already.
I long for the day when I find a beamspring. (At a not insane price)

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #80 on: Mon, 10 May 2021, 16:39:01 »
I've moved on long ago and big time.
It's that I just hate liars and the state of uncertainty.
I'm fairly certain this GB is a lost cause, so yeah, moving on.

Offline nug

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #81 on: Mon, 10 May 2021, 16:39:16 »
Latest update


Offline InvidiousIgnoramus

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #82 on: Mon, 10 May 2021, 16:40:33 »
I've moved on long ago and big time.
It's that I just hate liars and the state of uncertainty.
I'm fairly certain this GB is a lost cause, so yeah, moving on.
You clearly haven't moved on if you're still here complaining.
I long for the day when I find a beamspring. (At a not insane price)

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #83 on: Mon, 10 May 2021, 16:51:08 »
I've moved on long ago and big time.
It's that I just hate liars and the state of uncertainty.
I'm fairly certain this GB is a lost cause, so yeah, moving on.
You clearly haven't moved on if you're still here complaining.

Well, Freud, thank you for your input, but keep it to yourself please.

It's not complaining, it's informing.

Offline noglory19

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #84 on: Tue, 18 May 2021, 13:20:30 »
I cannot find the discord anymore, but I still have hope and this is an amazing looking keyboard.

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #85 on: Tue, 18 May 2021, 13:29:21 »
I cannot find the discord anymore, but I still have hope and this is an amazing looking keyboard.

I think this should work for 7 days:
https://discord.gg/5FtgVrK4

Offline victorpre

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #86 on: Tue, 18 May 2021, 14:03:16 »
I cannot find the discord anymore, but I still have hope and this is an amazing looking keyboard.
Given the circumstances maybe you can buy someone's spot? Idk if the runner would allow it but maybe worth checking if you are interested in it.

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Offline kidpid

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #87 on: Tue, 18 May 2021, 14:34:14 »
I cannot find the discord anymore, but I still have hope and this is an amazing looking keyboard.
Given the circumstances maybe you can buy someone's spot? Idk if the runner would allow it but maybe worth checking if you are interested in it.

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As someone with a slot I cannot recommend buying a slot lol.

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #88 on: Tue, 18 May 2021, 14:38:31 »
I cannot find the discord anymore, but I still have hope and this is an amazing looking keyboard.
Given the circumstances maybe you can buy someone's spot? Idk if the runner would allow it but maybe worth checking if you are interested in it.

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As someone with a slot I cannot recommend buying a slot lol.
LMAO

Offline UnicornCables

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #89 on: Wed, 19 May 2021, 19:08:09 »
Dope photos  :cool:

Offline kw88

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #90 on: Sun, 23 May 2021, 13:17:37 »
ayy wixx any updates   ;)
been waiting since february  :thumb:

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #91 on: Tue, 25 May 2021, 17:39:27 »
ayy wixx any updates   ;)
been waiting since february  :thumb:

Lol, no.
Although he has visited GH 3 days ago.

Offline kajahtaa

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #92 on: Sat, 17 July 2021, 00:47:54 »
Maybe if you're never shipping boards at least give the proto to one person that paid.

Or release the files.

Offline Gondolindrim

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #93 on: Sat, 17 July 2021, 12:42:48 »
Ok guys, so I felt like an update for the PCBs was needed here.

Wixx hired me to design two PCBs: one featuring per-key RGB and another one non-RGB. The problem I am facing is basically MCU supply; the designs themselves are ready and done. The fabs and suppliers I work with are simply out of all the MCU variants we can use for QMK; some stock is expected in a couple weeks, but not of the MCU variant (F072) the current designs have, meaning that I will need some not-so-large-yet-not-small redesign of the PCBs to make them compatible with the microcontrollers expected to be stocked.

There is a fine line here between what I can promise and what I cannot. I can promise that, given an ok from the fab (as in, we have X variant in the hundreds available for use) I can re-design the PCB in a week or so and we can go on to prototyping. I cannot guarantee however when this will be, as all stocking timelines are through the roof right now. This situation has been going on for the past ~6 months, hence the lack of updates -- I am sorry for that. The matter of fact is, I cannot design a PCB that can't be manufactured. It's as simple as that.

There seems to be an inflow of a certain variety of MCUs (F411) coming, and I have already contacted the fab/supplier to confirm. I will keep you guys updated.

As always, I will take any questions.
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Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #94 on: Mon, 19 July 2021, 10:59:32 »
The only question I have is why it's Gondo updating the GH thread and not the GB runner.
Oh, not the only one: after PCBs will be done, will it be to any avail? I mean, last news were that there is no money left from the GB and there's no PCBs. This one is completely rhetorical though.

Offline growler

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #95 on: Tue, 20 July 2021, 10:08:06 »
Christ! I was upset I missed this at the time. Looks like I dodged a bullet....

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Don't just stare at it ...

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #96 on: Tue, 20 July 2021, 10:55:31 »
Christ! I was upset I missed this at the time. Looks like I dodged a bullet....

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Yeah... none of us are getting this board lol

Offline tobiasvl

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #97 on: Mon, 26 July 2021, 14:54:27 »
This is probably bad form, but this IC looks interesting: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113410.0 (it also supports an ISO key, something I felt was missing from the L50)

Anyway, anyone want to buy my L50 pre-order? Lol
« Last Edit: Mon, 26 July 2021, 15:01:51 by tobiasvl »

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #98 on: Mon, 26 July 2021, 17:15:27 »
This is probably bad form, but this IC looks interesting: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113410.0 (it also supports an ISO key, something I felt was missing from the L50)

Anyway, anyone want to buy my L50 pre-order? Lol

Thanks for that link.

I'd sell you mine, you could save on shipping and take both yourself, it's quite near to you!

Offline vitriol_drinker

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #99 on: Fri, 10 September 2021, 07:10:21 »
It's been 617 days since i paid for this keyboard, and still no news  :))

Offline KingOfMemes

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #100 on: Fri, 10 September 2021, 07:15:32 »
It's been 617 days since i paid for this keyboard, and still no news  :))
you aren't going to get any. You got scammed

Offline Visionaire

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #101 on: Mon, 13 September 2021, 07:53:40 »
He does still post in another discord I'm in, but ignores his own completely.



His discord:

His last post was in May.




Offline Gondolindrim

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #102 on: Fri, 24 September 2021, 11:32:40 »
Just to be clear: albeit the PCB is working, there are no MCUs available on the market to manufacture it. Hence the hold up. As of yesterday I agreed to redesign the PCB to a multi-MCU strategy.

And I don't understand why I would be "hard to get a hold of", I have answered krautkat immediately everytime he contacted me...
« Last Edit: Fri, 24 September 2021, 11:39:34 by Gondolindrim »
A pessimist will tell you the cup is half empty. An optimist will tell you the cup is half full. An engineer will tell you it's exactly twice the size it needs to be.

Offline vitriol_drinker

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #103 on: Mon, 11 October 2021, 03:19:49 »
Yeah, we have asked the runner to give us the cases and plates without PCB (because one can be done in a week)
That was one year ago, he refused.

We have never seen the cases except for 1 proto.

There is currently no proof of their existance.

Hell the monoflex has more proof of not being a scam than this, and it says something.

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #104 on: Fri, 12 November 2021, 01:50:27 »
Just to be clear: albeit the PCB is working, there are no MCUs available on the market to manufacture it. Hence the hold up. As of yesterday I agreed to redesign the PCB to a multi-MCU strategy.

And I don't understand why I would be "hard to get a hold of", I have answered krautkat immediately everytime he contacted me...

Is lack of MCU still a case?
Apparently, it's not for Geon it seems.


Offline Gondolindrim

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #105 on: Fri, 12 November 2021, 11:20:22 »
Just to be clear: albeit the PCB is working, there are no MCUs available on the market to manufacture it. Hence the hold up. As of yesterday I agreed to redesign the PCB to a multi-MCU strategy.

And I don't understand why I would be "hard to get a hold of", I have answered krautkat immediately everytime he contacted me...

Is lack of MCU still a case?
Apparently, it's not for Geon it seems.

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Geon it seems was able to be able to get a hold of a batch of MCUs and bought them right away

EDIT: I relayed this to krautkat and recommended they secure a batch of these MCUs so we can get this forward
« Last Edit: Sat, 13 November 2021, 21:26:55 by Gondolindrim »
A pessimist will tell you the cup is half empty. An optimist will tell you the cup is half full. An engineer will tell you it's exactly twice the size it needs to be.

Offline dantambok

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #106 on: Mon, 03 January 2022, 07:43:54 »
another year without my lynx50...
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2x TGR Alice / TGR 910 RE / TGR 910 CE / TGR 910 VKC / 2x TGR Jane V2 / 2x Matrix 2.0 / Matrix 2.2 / Matrix 1.2OG / Lyn Whale v2 / Lyn EM7 v3 / DK Saver / Keycult No. 1/60 /  Quantrik Hachi /  Quantrik  Kyuu / Duck Orion V2 / TGRxSinga Unikorn R1 / 2x Unikorn 2.2 / Quantrik QXP /  JER80 / TMO50 / 2x 86u / ION i69 / LZ MP / 2x FMJ80 / TGR Jane V2 CE / Matrix Project F / IDB60 / is0  / MXSS / Atom TKL / Duck Viper v3 / HBCP / Noxary 280 / LZ Physix / FLX Virgo / Modern M0110 / Matrix 2.0 ADD / TGR Police / Noxary XRF / Noxary Vulcan Pro / 350 Mimi / Matrix 2.0CP / Kira80 / Exent 65% / FMJ60 / Haus 65 / Kikuichimonji / Cake 60 / 2x AU Unikorn  Commission/ LZ XE / Paraluman 60 / AI03 Andromeda / Dalco 959 Mini GT / LZ Erghost /  Finder Works Hyphen / 2x Singa Kohaku / Linworks EM8 / GAFxTGR 910 / TGRxKLC Dolice / TGR 910v2 ME / Noxary Valhalla / Hiney Ibis / LZ REs / PerryWorks MC65 / Hiney Poly TKL One / RS60 / Zekk RBB / QK80 / Keycult No 2 TKL / FLX Virgo r2 / Matrix Navi

Coming --   Lynx50 (wixx scammed us) / Ladybird60 / JJW Derivative / TGR Shi

100+ GMK sets


Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #107 on: Mon, 03 January 2022, 11:44:26 »
Just to be clear: albeit the PCB is working, there are no MCUs available on the market to manufacture it. Hence the hold up. As of yesterday I agreed to redesign the PCB to a multi-MCU strategy.

And I don't understand why I would be "hard to get a hold of", I have answered krautkat immediately everytime he contacted me...

Is lack of MCU still a case?
Apparently, it's not for Geon it seems.

Show Image


Geon it seems was able to be able to get a hold of a batch of MCUs and bought them right away

EDIT: I relayed this to krautkat and recommended they secure a batch of these MCUs so we can get this forward

You do know that krautkat doesn't have direct contact with wixx, not involved in project at all and overall just a concerned customer from completely another country, right? Even if he will be able to secure anything, there's absolutely no guarantee that wixx is going to somehow get those chips and use them.
but we're beating the dead horse here to be honest. Wixx just #S@ntiGone.

Offline kajahtaa

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #108 on: Tue, 22 March 2022, 11:21:19 »
Did the PCB make it to Github?

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #109 on: Tue, 22 March 2022, 11:31:02 »
Did the PCB make it to Github?

Hey, it's not a monoflex or Lyra thread!

Offline kw88

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #110 on: Tue, 22 March 2022, 11:56:24 »
ayy wixx any updates    :cool:
been waiting for updates since february 2021  :thumb:

Offline pixelpusher

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #111 on: Tue, 22 March 2022, 12:06:21 »
ayy wixx any updates    :cool:
been waiting for updates since february 2021  :thumb:

Newest update:

The Lynx will be available as a special gift for attendees of the 2022 Fyre Festival (to be held in the Ukraine)

Just send Wixx an extra $400 via paypal friends and family

Offline dantambok

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #112 on: Tue, 22 March 2022, 20:29:24 »
So.. there’s nothing we can do about this?  :))
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2x TGR Alice / TGR 910 RE / TGR 910 CE / TGR 910 VKC / 2x TGR Jane V2 / 2x Matrix 2.0 / Matrix 2.2 / Matrix 1.2OG / Lyn Whale v2 / Lyn EM7 v3 / DK Saver / Keycult No. 1/60 /  Quantrik Hachi /  Quantrik  Kyuu / Duck Orion V2 / TGRxSinga Unikorn R1 / 2x Unikorn 2.2 / Quantrik QXP /  JER80 / TMO50 / 2x 86u / ION i69 / LZ MP / 2x FMJ80 / TGR Jane V2 CE / Matrix Project F / IDB60 / is0  / MXSS / Atom TKL / Duck Viper v3 / HBCP / Noxary 280 / LZ Physix / FLX Virgo / Modern M0110 / Matrix 2.0 ADD / TGR Police / Noxary XRF / Noxary Vulcan Pro / 350 Mimi / Matrix 2.0CP / Kira80 / Exent 65% / FMJ60 / Haus 65 / Kikuichimonji / Cake 60 / 2x AU Unikorn  Commission/ LZ XE / Paraluman 60 / AI03 Andromeda / Dalco 959 Mini GT / LZ Erghost /  Finder Works Hyphen / 2x Singa Kohaku / Linworks EM8 / GAFxTGR 910 / TGRxKLC Dolice / TGR 910v2 ME / Noxary Valhalla / Hiney Ibis / LZ REs / PerryWorks MC65 / Hiney Poly TKL One / RS60 / Zekk RBB / QK80 / Keycult No 2 TKL / FLX Virgo r2 / Matrix Navi

Coming --   Lynx50 (wixx scammed us) / Ladybird60 / JJW Derivative / TGR Shi

100+ GMK sets


Offline MatteChicken

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #113 on: Mon, 20 June 2022, 18:30:23 »
As if anyone needed any more confirmation, it looks like the Lynx Discord was taken down sometime in the last few days. Project has been dead for a very long time but it's 100% gone now; good luck on your next purchases. :)

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #114 on: Mon, 20 June 2022, 20:16:45 »
But what is he going to do with all those boards presumably polluting his tiny house?!

Offline MatteChicken

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #115 on: Wed, 22 June 2022, 11:22:00 »
Perhaps that was the plan all along; he BUILT a tiny house out of the cases  ;D

Offline Visionaire

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #116 on: Tue, 28 June 2022, 08:14:49 »
He's left all mutual servers I was in as well. Vanished.

Offline FearsomeCubedWarrior

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #117 on: Tue, 28 June 2022, 08:55:34 »
Is that a most silent and low profile exit scam ever?
Wonder what’s the situation with that PCB, lol

Offline Visionaire

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #118 on: Tue, 28 June 2022, 14:45:07 »
Is that a most silent and low profile exit scam ever?
Wonder what’s the situation with that PCB, lol

Yeah, pretty quiet... but also a smaller-scale GB than some others. His communication was really lacking right off the rip... he was slow to respond or make updates very early on (before there were any real issues). There's also been no explanation, no apologies, nothing. He hadn't even posted on Discord since 12/31/01 and now... seemingly deleted his discord presence as well.

Offline victorpre

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #119 on: Fri, 29 July 2022, 10:53:34 »
was the discord server taken down?

already saw the answer some posts above
« Last Edit: Fri, 29 July 2022, 10:55:17 by victorpre »

Offline thornkin

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #120 on: Wed, 03 August 2022, 12:44:20 »
Sad to see this one die.  Obviously because my money is gone, but also because I like the 50% concept and very few others have gone down this path.

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« Last Edit: Wed, 12 October 2022, 04:09:48 by thornkin »

Offline dantambok

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #121 on: Thu, 04 August 2022, 00:46:28 »
Sad to see this one due.  Obviously because my money is gone, but also because I like the 50% concept and very few others have gone down this path.

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same. pretty uncommon layout
Stuff  I have
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2x TGR Alice / TGR 910 RE / TGR 910 CE / TGR 910 VKC / 2x TGR Jane V2 / 2x Matrix 2.0 / Matrix 2.2 / Matrix 1.2OG / Lyn Whale v2 / Lyn EM7 v3 / DK Saver / Keycult No. 1/60 /  Quantrik Hachi /  Quantrik  Kyuu / Duck Orion V2 / TGRxSinga Unikorn R1 / 2x Unikorn 2.2 / Quantrik QXP /  JER80 / TMO50 / 2x 86u / ION i69 / LZ MP / 2x FMJ80 / TGR Jane V2 CE / Matrix Project F / IDB60 / is0  / MXSS / Atom TKL / Duck Viper v3 / HBCP / Noxary 280 / LZ Physix / FLX Virgo / Modern M0110 / Matrix 2.0 ADD / TGR Police / Noxary XRF / Noxary Vulcan Pro / 350 Mimi / Matrix 2.0CP / Kira80 / Exent 65% / FMJ60 / Haus 65 / Kikuichimonji / Cake 60 / 2x AU Unikorn  Commission/ LZ XE / Paraluman 60 / AI03 Andromeda / Dalco 959 Mini GT / LZ Erghost /  Finder Works Hyphen / 2x Singa Kohaku / Linworks EM8 / GAFxTGR 910 / TGRxKLC Dolice / TGR 910v2 ME / Noxary Valhalla / Hiney Ibis / LZ REs / PerryWorks MC65 / Hiney Poly TKL One / RS60 / Zekk RBB / QK80 / Keycult No 2 TKL / FLX Virgo r2 / Matrix Navi

Coming --   Lynx50 (wixx scammed us) / Ladybird60 / JJW Derivative / TGR Shi

100+ GMK sets


Offline InvidiousIgnoramus

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #122 on: Mon, 03 April 2023, 12:10:56 »
Just noticed the server is now gone. Guess that was the final nail in the coffin. What a shame, it was the ideal 50% layout.
I long for the day when I find a beamspring. (At a not insane price)

Offline kokoon

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #123 on: Wed, 06 March 2024, 06:36:14 »
Anyone knows another keyboard with this layout?

Offline VXQN

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #124 on: Wed, 06 March 2024, 10:19:11 »
Anyone knows another keyboard with this layout?

the Monokei Neko has the same layout I think. I'm actually in the process of designing an open-source version of this board as well, which I will post here once it's done.

Offline kokoon

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #125 on: Thu, 07 March 2024, 01:47:23 »
Anyone knows another keyboard with this layout?

the Monokei Neko has the same layout I think. I'm actually in the process of designing an open-source version of this board as well, which I will post here once it's done.

Hey there, thanks for this info! The Monokei Neko is indeed very similar to this, didn't manage to find that one. Too bad it's not split space and HHKB style only.

I'm looking for a minimal real estate, but super functional keeb for general purpose, but also coding. That's why I think this one with the extra column hits the sweet spot (curlies {} and brackets [] included without gymnastics).

Definitely interested in your project, is there anything you need help with?

Edit: I see now that the Monokey board can be split space, but not full bottom row still... The corner CTRLs are too valuable to just write off for everyone. Quite pricey too.
« Last Edit: Thu, 07 March 2024, 01:50:02 by kokoon »

Offline ggggggg

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #126 on: Fri, 08 March 2024, 02:59:26 »
Anyone knows another keyboard with this layout?

the Monokei Neko has the same layout I think. I'm actually in the process of designing an open-source version of this board as well, which I will post here once it's done.

Hey there, thanks for this info! The Monokei Neko is indeed very similar to this, didn't manage to find that one. Too bad it's not split space and HHKB style only.

I'm looking for a minimal real estate, but super functional keeb for general purpose, but also coding. That's why I think this one with the extra column hits the sweet spot (curlies {} and brackets [] included without gymnastics).

Definitely interested in your project, is there anything you need help with?

Edit: I see now that the Monokey board can be split space, but not full bottom row still... The corner CTRLs are too valuable to just write off for everyone. Quite pricey too.

It's laughable that Equinox XL hasn't delivered yet, but surely it can't be that much longer... Right? If and when it materializes that's another option that meets your criteria.

Offline kokoon

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Re: [GB] Lynx L50 - a premium 50% keyboard
« Reply #127 on: Fri, 08 March 2024, 10:10:54 »
Cool board, didn't know about the Equinox XL! Though it's not the same layout (it's a whole 1U wider), it's still quite relevant to my interests. Doesn't look very promising that it'll go through, tbh...