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Offline sleezy91

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #50 on: Mon, 05 April 2021, 14:08:39 »
looking forward to build this keyboard!
to improve my 3d and render skills, i used the lumberjack as a test piece today:

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #51 on: Wed, 07 April 2021, 10:53:44 »
Anywhere I can subscribe for possible r2 or left over stock about this PCB? I don't always check this forum and really am interested in picking up a PCB sometime.

Not sure what post GB plans are but there will be extras and probably other stuff.

I've put up a form for if you want to be emailed when there is news: https://forms.gle/AuwkYoE6p6PvZoRX9

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #52 on: Wed, 07 April 2021, 10:56:30 »
looking forward to build this keyboard!
to improve my 3d and render skills, i used the lumberjack as a test piece today:

Wow, that is so cool, nice.

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #53 on: Wed, 07 April 2021, 13:24:23 »
looking forward to build this keyboard!
to improve my 3d and render skills, i used the lumberjack as a test piece today:

Now I feel like I should have gotten the white pcb. Was planning on having an all black setup, but the contrast of the pcb with the case and keycaps in the render looks great.

Offline NihonCK

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #54 on: Wed, 07 April 2021, 21:44:15 »

Not sure what post GB plans are but there will be extras and probably other stuff.

I've put up a form for if you want to be emailed when there is news: https://forms.gle/AuwkYoE6p6PvZoRX9

Thank you very much! I was following the github recently for this and had plans to order a PCB. Just dont always check this forum as often as I should

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #55 on: Sat, 10 April 2021, 03:39:54 »
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #56 on: Sun, 11 April 2021, 04:51:38 »
A busy week this week with good news and bad news.

Let's start with the bad.

The PCBs arrived on Tuesday and I soon realised that I'd somehow ordered some boards with the non-USB-C design. You order PCBs in batches of a certain number, so to get the numbers we need in each colour, I needed to order multiple batches. To save from uploading the gerbers over and over for each batch, you can select the pre-uploaded file from a menu. It seems that this pre-uploaded one was actually from a previous upload before I'd added the USB-C. Totally my fault, I should have triple checked the IDs on the gerber upload.

A second order with JLCPCB has been placed to correct the error and since we're ahead anyway, shouldn't affect delivery time.

Now the good news.

I built up one of the USB-C PCBs and tested it, everything worked first time, so very happy about that. It's really nice to plug everything in and see VIA popup recognising the Lumberjack.



I've updated the build guide with images from the test build https://github.com/peej/lumberjack-keyboard/blob/master/guide.md

The FR4 plates are good, I've done a test fit and they add a nice amount of sturdiness to the PCB.



Acrylic covers have been ordered and are due to arrive in a few weeks.

Most components have arrived:
  • I am short some micro-switches so I've ordered more.
  • The big capacitors are on backorder, so I'm waiting on them until I can start bagging up.
  • I also waiting on screws and standoffs from China.

There will be plenty of non-USB-C kits available as extras, I'll probably be stuck selling these for many months to come or I'll have to make a space in the back of the closet for them.



I've created Google form for people who want to be informed when extras become available https://forms.gle/AuwkYoE6p6PvZoRX9

Thanks again for your support, have a nice week.
« Last Edit: Sun, 11 April 2021, 12:07:53 by peej »

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #57 on: Sun, 11 April 2021, 13:28:26 »
These updates are awesome. Love the new build guide too! I am just starting out with soldering and working with electrical components. Looking forward to putting this together!
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #58 on: Sun, 11 April 2021, 14:55:59 »
Thanks again for keeping us so well informed. Very sorry about the mix up, hope you can sell these extras quick enough. I, for one, am fine with just USB mini and will look out for the extras.

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #59 on: Sun, 11 April 2021, 19:13:06 »
Thanks again for keeping us so well informed. Very sorry about the mix up, hope you can sell these extras quick enough. I, for one, am fine with just USB mini and will look out for the extras.

Same, missed this GB before but its very cool and seems to be in good hands.

Offline peej

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #60 on: Sun, 18 April 2021, 12:56:05 »
Another weekly update and not much to report.

* 2nd order of PCBs has been shipped, expecting them next week.
* Spoken with the laser cutter and the files have been verified and are in the queue for the laser.
* Still waiting on the big capacitors to arrive and the cover fixing hardware.

I've started bagging up without the capacitors, you've gotta have a system right?



Remember, if you missed out and want to be informed about extras, go here https://forms.gle/AuwkYoE6p6PvZoRX9

Until next week.

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #61 on: Sun, 18 April 2021, 14:30:28 »
I love the colorful bowls. It's like electronics cereal.
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Offline Alejo1707

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #62 on: Sun, 18 April 2021, 14:54:03 »
Gotta say, I love how you keep updates so consistent!

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #63 on: Tue, 20 April 2021, 22:39:22 »
Should not have made this my first gb. These consistent and thorough updates have ruined any other group buy experience for me lmao
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #64 on: Sun, 25 April 2021, 06:51:06 »
Not too much to report this week, basically waiting on things to arrive.

* Acrylic covers are on the way, should arrive on Wednesday.
* PCBs have cleared customs and should arrive on Thursday.
* The first 100 kits of components have been bagged up without the big capacitor or fixing hardware both of which should be arriving soon.
* The microswitches I forgot to order for the remaining kits should also be arriving soon.

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #65 on: Sun, 25 April 2021, 11:03:42 »
 :thumb:
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #66 on: Sun, 25 April 2021, 18:21:55 »
Got my tray and the keycaps ready and waiting!
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #67 on: Sun, 02 May 2021, 02:57:07 »
Quick weekly update.

* Remaining PCBs arrived, all present and correct.
* Acrylic covers also arrived from the laser cutter, counted and QC'd, everything is good, my room now stinks of cut acrylic.
* Extra microswitches and hardware fixings also arrived.
* All component baggies have all been packed except for the big capacitors and the MCUs.
* I'm still waiting for the capacitors, they are somewhere in the postal system so I expect them any day, there's been some hold ups here due to the holidays.
* MCUs are not packed as I decided to be extra safe and bag them up in ikkle anti-static bags, ikkle baggies are again somewhere in the postal system.



It's going to take me a while to get through all the orders, so I will probably send them as I finish them rather than waiting until they are all done.

Sorry things are taking a little longer than I'd expected, but we're still on schedule for having everything shipped before the end of the month.

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #68 on: Sun, 02 May 2021, 09:54:41 »
Tyty for the update
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #69 on: Sun, 02 May 2021, 10:05:34 »
Your updates on this thread have been great, looking forward to these shipping.
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #70 on: Sun, 02 May 2021, 21:32:41 »
Got my keycaps, switches, and case ready and waiting!  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #71 on: Mon, 03 May 2021, 02:11:08 »
Got my keycaps, switches, and case ready and waiting!  :thumb:

You need to share what you're planning, I can't wait to see everyone's builds.

Offline Deviculus

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #72 on: Mon, 03 May 2021, 02:54:23 »
My plan is to go for a walnut wood tray case, milky top black switches, and then go for some MT3 Camillo for the caps. Was considering DSS Harvest, but I'll hold back this time hahaha

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #73 on: Mon, 03 May 2021, 13:01:22 »
You need to share what you're planning, I can't wait to see everyone's builds.
I will absolutely do that, but I want to share when it's done only because I'm not 100% confident what I had in mind will work or not, and I have a Plan B. 

Let's just say that at this point, I'm really digging into the forest theme.
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Offline DeMechanica

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #74 on: Tue, 04 May 2021, 06:51:18 »
Thanks so much for the quality updates!

Offline Keloran

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #75 on: Fri, 07 May 2021, 14:26:29 »
im doing bamboo case, with national park keycaps, and full milk gateron yellows, and a custom green cable

basiclly wood theme, would go mx brown but not a fan really

Offline peej

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #76 on: Sun, 09 May 2021, 05:15:36 »
Another weekly update.

The big capacitors are still MIA, so I've sourced a local supplier and they should be arriving this week, hopefully that means the rest of the kits can be finished next weekend.

Now the good news. I had 18 big capacitors from prototyping, so 18 kits have been packaged and went out yesterday. I prioritised non-EU/ThocKeys orders as they are the most complex (customs forms) and will take the longest to arrive. Any questions, gimme a shout (peejeh#8426).
I've added the shipment codes into Paypal so you may get an email with tracking info, whether it actually shows you anything useful is another question.



We're getting there, not long now.

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #77 on: Sun, 09 May 2021, 15:52:45 »
Oh man, I'm super excited! Thank you for the update.
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #78 on: Mon, 10 May 2021, 06:29:45 »
I just got a wooden case in, the typical wood 60% out of Walnut and it is surprisingly nice. Will probably go with white blanks in NP profile, because that's what I currently have at hand. Really excited to build this board!

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #79 on: Mon, 10 May 2021, 14:20:03 »
I just got a wooden case in, the typical wood 60% out of Walnut and it is surprisingly nice.

Great minds!

Offline Deviculus

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #80 on: Tue, 11 May 2021, 05:12:25 »
I feel that we'll get a lot of matching cases, and just different keycaps hahaha

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #81 on: Wed, 12 May 2021, 12:10:47 »
I have two lumberjack builds planned so far  ;)

First one using:

KBDFans Black 5° 60% aluminum case
Nightwalker Solaris switches housings with Gazzew silver stems
KAT Cyberspace keycaps eventually to be replaced with KAM superuser

Second build:

Licit Mk2 Brass case 1 of 20
Licit custom plate for Lumberjack 1 of 1
probably Tangies with gazzew silver stems
not sure on keycaps yet.

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Licit Mk2 Brass case


Licit Lumberjack x Mk2 Brass plate



Anyways, I'll post pics when I build them. Until then I'm impatiently waiting.  :))
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Offline peej

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #82 on: Sun, 16 May 2021, 02:17:38 »
Licit Mk2 Brass case 1 of 20
Licit custom plate for Lumberjack 1 of 1
probably Tangies with gazzew silver stems
not sure on keycaps yet.

Wow, that case looks amazing.

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - In Production
« Reply #83 on: Sun, 16 May 2021, 02:37:45 »
Update time.

The big capacitors arrived as expected and all kits have been finished.
The US proxy orders were packaged up and UPS picked them up on Friday, they should be arriving with ThocKeys midweek depending.
The second batch of kits was sent yesterday and the rest of the EU orders have been packed, labelled, and are ready to go to the post office tomorrow (they are closed on Sunday).

Hopefully by this time next week some of you will have your kits, really looking forward to seeing your builds.
If there are any issues or you have any questions, please reach out via Discord.

Once all the kits are received we'll start to think about extras.

Offline DerBonk

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #84 on: Sun, 16 May 2021, 13:50:04 »
Wonderful! That means I gotta get to lubing my switches. Thanks again for the updates and quick turn around!

Offline Joaquox

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #85 on: Mon, 17 May 2021, 01:53:56 »
I forgot to place an order with the laser cutter, so I don't have the plate yet. Did it as soon as I got the tracking number, that was a very good reminder  ;D

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #86 on: Mon, 17 May 2021, 13:33:25 »
Hello, this is Tim from ThocKeys. It looks like these will arrive to me on Friday. As soon as I receive them and do a QC pass, I'll start packing them up to ship out to the GB buyers.
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #87 on: Tue, 18 May 2021, 09:13:41 »
I somehow do not believe this is what Max imagined when he designed the Prophet....


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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #88 on: Tue, 18 May 2021, 09:19:29 »
This is a really cool project. I love seeing these.  ;D

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #89 on: Sun, 23 May 2021, 05:02:54 »
Another update for those still following along.

ThocKeys orders arrived with Aiwanei in the US on Friday. All remaining EU orders were packed and sent on Tuesday, so depending on your location they should start turning up in your mailbox.

I had a message yesterday from one of you who'd received his kits only to find out that the rear USB-C foot holes had not been correctly drilled on his black PCBs. I'd unfortunately missed this when packing. The rear foot isn't strictly needed to secure the USB port as it has 4 feet and 2 is enough, but some modification of the port feet or the board would be required to make it work. Hopefully this is a one of manufacturing error on just these boards, but if you are planning on using USB-C, please check your PCB when it arrives and give me a shout (peejeh#8426) if there is an issue and we can figure it out.


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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #90 on: Tue, 25 May 2021, 08:03:35 »
Decided it was time to make an account after lurking for some 2+ years.
PCB arrived today, and it looks super clean! Thank you for running this :D

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #91 on: Wed, 26 May 2021, 09:20:36 »
Decided it was time to make an account after lurking for some 2+ years.
PCB arrived today, and it looks super clean! Thank you for running this :D

Nice, thanks for the support and for letting me know you received it in one piece, it's kinda of strange sending these off into the ether and hoping they get to where they should. I look forward to the pictures of your build.

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #92 on: Thu, 27 May 2021, 20:16:23 »
Just finished the components and it works! Thanks so much for the clear assembly guide, I'm so happy my first through hole was successful.
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #93 on: Fri, 28 May 2021, 09:32:14 »
Is there enough space to place an LCD display unit in the middle?
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #94 on: Sun, 30 May 2021, 06:59:52 »
Is there enough space to place an LCD display unit in the middle?

If you rearranged the components a bit you could probably fit an OLED across the top in place of the LEDs. The I2C pins on the MCU are used for the LEDs, so to control the OLED you'd need to forgo the LEDs anyway.

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #95 on: Sun, 30 May 2021, 07:00:16 »
Another Sunday, another update.

Kits have gradually been turning up in people's mailboxes, it's nice to get word from people that they've received their kit. Please send me pics of your builds, I'll start:



The same white Tofu case but this time with a blue PCB, pink Bobagum switches and GMK Dark.

For those of your still waiting for your order to arrive, remember, the real hobby is waiting.

Hopefully it won't be much longer, I think I confused some people by adding the postage order numbers to the Paypal invoices, these are not tracking codes. Postage has definitely taking longer than PostNL specify, I think this is due to a combination of Covid just making everything take longer and the fact that we've just been through spring holiday season here in the Netherlands where every other weekend has a holiday of some kind for some reason or another.

For those waiting for extras, there will be 20 extra kits available once everyone's GB orders have been received, ensure you have joined the mailing list. And following that there will be more kits as I get parts in to complete kits for the remaining PCBs I have, I'm not sure if this will be in the form of a mini group buy or as in stock items.

Enjoy your week/keyboards everyone.

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #96 on: Sun, 30 May 2021, 07:26:53 »
Another Sunday, another update.

Kits have gradually been turning up in people's mailboxes, it's nice to get word from people that they've received their kit. Please send me pics of your builds, I'll start:

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The same white Tofu case but this time with a blue PCB, pink Bobagum switches and GMK Dark.

For those of your still waiting for your order to arrive, remember, the real hobby is waiting.

Hopefully it won't be much longer, I think I confused some people by adding the postage order numbers to the Paypal invoices, these are not tracking codes. Postage has definitely taking longer than PostNL specify, I think this is due to a combination of Covid just making everything take longer and the fact that we've just been through spring holiday season here in the Netherlands where every other weekend has a holiday of some kind for some reason or another.

For those waiting for extras, there will be 20 extra kits available once everyone's GB orders have been received, ensure you have joined the mailing list. And following that there will be more kits as I get parts in to complete kits for the remaining PCBs I have, I'm not sure if this will be in the form of a mini group buy or as in stock items.

Enjoy your week/keyboards everyone.
Beautiful keeb, optional OLED support, AND in-stock PCBs (hopefully), what else can we ask mate!

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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #97 on: Tue, 01 June 2021, 13:33:42 »
I just wanted to confirm that all orders from ThocKeys have gone out as of last week. Also if you ordered usb-c, it's in a separate baggy with its resistors, not with the other components. Looking forward to seeing builds of these in the wild.
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #98 on: Tue, 01 June 2021, 17:06:30 »
West-est Coast United States reporting in, the board arrived today!  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] Lumberjack PCB - Now Shipping
« Reply #99 on: Thu, 03 June 2021, 05:36:17 »
Got a big package in the mail right now!  :thumb: