I'm part of R1 and just dropping by to say that catweewee is a great runner so far with her first GB, giving us fairly frequent updates through email.
Very interested. Will you be keeping the same weight design as R1?
I'm part of R1 and just dropping by to say that catweewee is a great runner so far with her first GB, giving us fairly frequent updates through email.
Quick question for cat though, is it feasible to get an option for an F row with spacing this time around? Like this 75SQ.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/4HH4cj8.jpg)
Definitely understand if not since the pcb, plate and top piece would need a redesign.
Elaine!!!! Sick board ;D
+1 for the spaced out F-row, if that's feasible to do.
Looking forward to seeing more information :D
Elaine!!!! Sick board ;D
+1 for the spaced out F-row, if that's feasible to do.
Looking forward to seeing more information :D
uhm thts not my board lmao
Elaine!!!! Sick board ;D
+1 for the spaced out F-row, if that's feasible to do.
Looking forward to seeing more information :D
uhm thts not my board lmao
No but is it possible/reasonable to add for R2?
Your Signa in April.Wotk
Elaine!!!! Sick board ;D
+1 for the spaced out F-row, if that's feasible to do.
Looking forward to seeing more information :D
uhm thts not my board lmao
No but is it possible/reasonable to add for R2?
No because then youd also have to change the pcb tracing, a change in machinin costz
I'm part of R1 and just dropping by to say that catweewee is a great runner so far with her first GB, giving us fairly frequent updates through email.
I second this. Very good gb so far. Can't wait to get mine!
what set is the enter/esc from on the prototype?
Wait... was purple an exclusive color to the first round? if so i'm even happier I went with it.
I like how the red for this case seems darker than some of the other red cases I've seen. The lion looks really good too. If I was into 75% this would be an instant buy. Good luck with getting R2 started.
Interested and definitely joining this one.
Ah, wait nevermind, I see it now.Wait... was purple an exclusive color to the first round? if so i'm even happier I went with it.
Sorry which one?
This looks awesome. Like the blockers and the deep red color. Very interested in R2!
I'm curious how a CNC'd plate is more sturdy than laser cut. Could you clarify?
I'm part of R1 and just dropping by to say that catweewee is a great runner so far with her first GB, giving us fairly frequent updates through email.
Quick question for cat though, is it feasible to get an option for an F row with spacing this time around? Like this 75SQ.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/4HH4cj8.jpg)
Definitely understand if not since the pcb, plate and top piece would need a redesign.
I'm part of R1 and just dropping by to say that catweewee is a great runner so far with her first GB, giving us fairly frequent updates through email.
Quick question for cat though, is it feasible to get an option for an F row with spacing this time around? Like this 75SQ.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/4HH4cj8.jpg)
Definitely understand if not since the pcb, plate and top piece would need a redesign.
Any chance R2 is going to keep this semi staggered F Row? From the picture of this R1 Singa?
Quick question for cat though, is it feasible to get an option for an F row with spacing this time around? Like this 75SQ.Oh, the split F row look really great.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/4HH4cj8.jpg)
The deep red color looks very much similar to the maroon one from GMK Camping, any chance we can compare these two color? If they are same, Camping would be dope on this :D
The deep red color looks very much similar to the maroon one from GMK Camping, any chance we can compare these two color? If they are same, Camping would be dope on this :D
Not too sure but maybe this will helpShow Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180108/19ab6c0c4dc9877f105a9676924e6c63.jpg)
The deep red color looks very much similar to the maroon one from GMK Camping, any chance we can compare these two color? If they are same, Camping would be dope on this :D
Not too sure but maybe this will helpShow Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180108/19ab6c0c4dc9877f105a9676924e6c63.jpg)
I don't know if anyone has asked this yet or not:
In the first photo, the accent red keys (ESC and Enter)... are those from GMK Plum? If so, they would be RO1 and seem to perfectly match the red of this case.
Burgundy R2 is coming up... might have to sign up for both :)
This color perfectly match with SINGA animal characteristic 😀The deep red color looks very much similar to the maroon one from GMK Camping, any chance we can compare these two color? If they are same, Camping would be dope on this :D
Not too sure but maybe this will helpShow Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180108/19ab6c0c4dc9877f105a9676924e6c63.jpg)
I don't know if anyone has asked this yet or not:
In the first photo, the accent red keys (ESC and Enter)... are those from GMK Plum? If so, they would be RO1 and seem to perfectly match the red of this case.
Burgundy R2 is coming up... might have to sign up for both :)
Plum accents is correct, but they're not RO1
did you think about adding an acrylic layer for underglow support ?
Just to clarify. Will brass weight be an option on this GB or is SS the only option? Really want to get in on this buy but I was a big fan of the brass weight!
That's unfortunate that there won't be an option to choose between WK and WKL and between brass or SS options. This might be a deal breaker for me. :(
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Please reconsider your decision not to offer brass weights for R2. You have the option for a brass plate, which would not look right, in my opinion, with the stainless steel accents of the weights. Why the need to distinguish R1 from R2 with different weight material if it’s the same keyboard?
Looks great, for sure. Nice work!!
Please reconsider your decision not to offer brass weights for R2. You have the option for a brass plate, which would not look right, in my opinion, with the stainless steel accents of the weights. Why the need to distinguish R1 from R2 with different weight material if it’s the same keyboard?
Looks great, for sure. Nice work!!
Please reconsider your decision not to offer brass weights for R2. You have the option for a brass plate, which would not look right, in my opinion, with the stainless steel accents of the weights. Why the need to distinguish R1 from R2 with different weight material if it’s the same keyboard?
Looks great, for sure. Nice work!!
That's one of the thoughts I had regarding the brass weight as I would prefer a brass plate as well.
Secondly, I also prefer WK over WKL.
I'm sorry :( during R1 when I offered both choices, the numbers for each version dictated the overall cost. Theres also one important thing, when anodizing, the volume/shape plays a factor in producing an even colour. So if you have 2 differing 'shapes', anodizing can go slightly off. This is what I learnt during R1.
I want to prioritize quality. Hope that make sense.
Please reconsider your decision not to offer brass weights for R2. You have the option for a brass plate, which would not look right, in my opinion, with the stainless steel accents of the weights. Why the need to distinguish R1 from R2 with different weight material if it’s the same keyboard?
Looks great, for sure. Nice work!!
Actually, no brass plates offered this time too. Only SS and alu.
The Lion weight design remains the same but the inner weight is different. Renders are coming up, sorry for the confusion if it wasn't clear in the first post.
The decision not to offer brass weight again is exactly what you mean, I don't want an exact copy of R1, something similar but with its own difference. Hence, the different colours including the plates, and the different inner weight design.
R1 was a pet project of mine, to test my own ability to run a proper GB and get things right. And the results were exactly what I want. A quality board at not an exorbitant price :) It was private and only a small run of 30 units to friends.
I'll have renders up soon for R2.
Please reconsider your decision not to offer brass weights for R2. You have the option for a brass plate, which would not look right, in my opinion, with the stainless steel accents of the weights. Why the need to distinguish R1 from R2 with different weight material if it’s the same keyboard?
Looks great, for sure. Nice work!!
Actually, no brass plates offered this time too. Only SS and alu.
The Lion weight design remains the same but the inner weight is different. Renders are coming up, sorry for the confusion if it wasn't clear in the first post.
The decision not to offer brass weight again is exactly what you mean, I don't want an exact copy of R1, something similar but with its own difference. Hence, the different colours including the plates, and the different inner weight design.
R1 was a pet project of mine, to test my own ability to run a proper GB and get things right. And the results were exactly what I want. A quality board at not an exorbitant price :) It was private and only a small run of 30 units to friends.
I'll have renders up soon for R2.
Aww, I wanted to get one with a WKL anyway, but just to be sure, that beautiful dark red will still be an option for colors, right?
No brass plate/weight makes me a bit sad, I too hope that’s reconsidered, but I understand wanting to make the rounds different. It feels like a downgrade however. :(
Please reconsider your decision not to offer brass weights for R2. You have the option for a brass plate, which would not look right, in my opinion, with the stainless steel accents of the weights. Why the need to distinguish R1 from R2 with different weight material if it’s the same keyboard?
Looks great, for sure. Nice work!!
Actually, no brass plates offered this time too. Only SS and alu.
The Lion weight design remains the same but the inner weight is different. Renders are coming up, sorry for the confusion if it wasn't clear in the first post.
The decision not to offer brass weight again is exactly what you mean, I don't want an exact copy of R1, something similar but with its own difference. Hence, the different colours including the plates, and the different inner weight design.
R1 was a pet project of mine, to test my own ability to run a proper GB and get things right. And the results were exactly what I want. A quality board at not an exorbitant price :) It was private and only a small run of 30 units to friends.
I'll have renders up soon for R2.
Aww, I wanted to get one with a WKL anyway, but just to be sure, that beautiful dark red will still be an option for colors, right?
No brass plate/weight makes me a bit sad, I too hope that’s reconsidered, but I understand wanting to make the rounds different. It feels like a downgrade however. :(
Aw dont say that! I hope my renders and prototype will change your mind. But yes the red will remain. Its a gorgeous colour. The SS weight and plate will be sandblasted and TBH they're much more durable and won't dirty as easy. Brass will always patina.
I will wait for R3 to hopefully see brass weight/plate again and also spaced out F row in WK layout.
In the end, SS is only a little lighter than brass .. won't make mucb of a difference weight wise.
I will wait for R3 to hopefully see brass weight/plate again and also spaced out F row in WK layout.
I will wait for R3 to hopefully see brass weight/plate again and also spaced out F row in WK layout.
+1 I would pay extra for a brass lion (i could care less about the internal part of the weight) and WK (cause limited moq).
can you have a pink option pls
R2 colours are listed in first post.
Only blocker tops are available?? :(
Only blocker tops are available?? :(
Yeah Duy, it helps with QC and when youre anodizing, having only one top design helps with getting a better and even anode, when they are anodized together with the bottoms.
WKL only is a real bummer, I would love to get singa, but missing an essential key to the work flow just doesn't do it for me.
WKL only is a real bummer, I would love to get singa, but missing an essential key to the work flow just doesn't do it for me.
I am not too bummed about the actual winkey, as I usually map that to capslock and use 7u bottom row without winkeys, but my grievance is more to do with the fact that on a WKL blocked 75%, you have to pick between Right Ctrl and Alt Gr, not both, and as I make use of US-International keymap which places a lot of stuff on the Alt Gr layer, losing that is a bummer!
WKL only is a real bummer, I would love to get singa, but missing an essential key to the work flow just doesn't do it for me.
I am not too bummed about the actual winkey, as I usually map that to capslock and use 7u bottom row without winkeys, but my grievance is more to do with the fact that on a WKL blocked 75%, you have to pick between Right Ctrl and Alt Gr, not both, and as I make use of US-International keymap which places a lot of stuff on the Alt Gr layer, losing that is a bummer!
just map it into the top right, that's what i do
WKL only is a real bummer, I would love to get singa, but missing an essential key to the work flow just doesn't do it for me.
I am not too bummed about the actual winkey, as I usually map that to capslock and use 7u bottom row without winkeys, but my grievance is more to do with the fact that on a WKL blocked 75%, you have to pick between Right Ctrl and Alt Gr, not both, and as I make use of US-International keymap which places a lot of stuff on the Alt Gr layer, losing that is a bummer!
just map it into the top right, that's what i do
Which one puddsy, winkey or alt gr? Also doesn't you loose another essential key by doing that? Like page up, home or print screen.
WKL only is a real bummer, I would love to get singa, but missing an essential key to the work flow just doesn't do it for me.
I am not too bummed about the actual winkey, as I usually map that to capslock and use 7u bottom row without winkeys, but my grievance is more to do with the fact that on a WKL blocked 75%, you have to pick between Right Ctrl and Alt Gr, not both, and as I make use of US-International keymap which places a lot of stuff on the Alt Gr layer, losing that is a bummer!
just map it into the top right, that's what i do
WKL only is a real bummer, I would love to get singa, but missing an essential key to the work flow just doesn't do it for me.
I am not too bummed about the actual winkey, as I usually map that to capslock and use 7u bottom row without winkeys, but my grievance is more to do with the fact that on a WKL blocked 75%, you have to pick between Right Ctrl and Alt Gr, not both, and as I make use of US-International keymap which places a lot of stuff on the Alt Gr layer, losing that is a bummer!
just map it into the top right, that's what i do
Move it to a place where I have to get my hands off the homerow to use? For a key of which the entire point is to use it as a modifier in conjunction with another key? I'd rather not, thank you very much.
WKL only is a real bummer, I would love to get singa, but missing an essential key to the work flow just doesn't do it for me.
I am not too bummed about the actual winkey, as I usually map that to capslock and use 7u bottom row without winkeys, but my grievance is more to do with the fact that on a WKL blocked 75%, you have to pick between Right Ctrl and Alt Gr, not both, and as I make use of US-International keymap which places a lot of stuff on the Alt Gr layer, losing that is a bummer!
just map it into the top right, that's what i do
Move it to a place where I have to get my hands off the homerow to use? For a key of which the entire point is to use it as a modifier in conjunction with another key? I'd rather not, thank you very much.
everyone's usage chain is different
get that cream yall
Hi guys! Prototype for R2 has been ordered and should be arriving in 2-3 weeks.
Hi guys! Prototype for R2 has been ordered and should be arriving in 2-3 weeks.
Hi guys! Prototype for R2 has been ordered and should be arriving in 2-3 weeks.
Much excite!
The New inner weight looks huge! (Which is awesome).
Do you think it’s gonna be heavier than the R1 versions? I don’t care if it isn’t, I was just curious. :thumb:
Do you have any pictures of what Jet Purple will look like? Same as the Purple from R1? Also, is the colour "Velvet" the silver from R1? Thanks in advance!
Creampagn.
What color is Velvet...red?
What color is Velvet...red?
Yes sir. Velvet is dark red
Selected Navy, but Da Wey is also very tempting
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Are multiple orders going to be possible? I would prefer to get a jet purple and velvet...but maybe a navy....so hard to choose.
Are multiple orders going to be possible? I would prefer to get a jet purple and velvet...but maybe a navy....so hard to choose.
Are multiple orders going to be possible? I would prefer to get a jet purple and velvet...but maybe a navy....so hard to choose.
Need a black one, too.
Sweet renders :cool:
Singa, the keyboard king:
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One-piece weight for R2?
What would "Jet Purple" approximately look like?
Top and bottom can be different colour ?
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I need that navy blue in my life. Is it April yet?
Top and bottom can be different colour ?
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Yep you can choose your top, bottom, and plate colours.
Top and bottom can be different colour ?
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Yep you can choose your top, bottom, and plate colours.
Since the form only lets choose one color if I did want different colors for the top and bottom which one would I enter?
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Hello from the future, R2 has finished and boards look great.
JK R1 is shipping and boards look great. Time to procrastinate by building another board.
@catweewee i understand your reasons behind only making a WKL version, but i belive so many bought the WKL from R1 becuase you only marketed it to people who wanted WKL. Now youre doing a GB wordwide and i can for sure tell you we want WK.
Edit: my only option now is to chop off the blocker and reanodize FeelsBadMan
@catweewee i understand your reasons behind only making a WKL version, but i belive so many bought the WKL from R1 becuase you only marketed it to people who wanted WKL. Now youre doing a GB wordwide and i can for sure tell you we want WK.
Edit: my only option now is to chop off the blocker and reanodize FeelsBadMan
Actually when doing r1, they were free to chose between wk and wkl. Both were offered at the same price as well. Even offered addtional tops. Still only 4 wk orders. Thats 13%. :( Of the 30 units ordered, only 4 wk. I can add a survey, and decide if its worth making wk too.
@catweewee i understand your reasons behind only making a WKL version, but i belive so many bought the WKL from R1 becuase you only marketed it to people who wanted WKL. Now youre doing a GB wordwide and i can for sure tell you we want WK.
Edit: my only option now is to chop off the blocker and reanodize FeelsBadMan
@catweewee i understand your reasons behind only making a WKL version, but i belive so many bought the WKL from R1 becuase you only marketed it to people who wanted WKL. Now youre doing a GB wordwide and i can for sure tell you we want WK.
Edit: my only option now is to chop off the blocker and reanodize FeelsBadMan
Actually when doing r1, they were free to chose between wk and wkl. Both were offered at the same price as well. Even offered addtional tops. Still only 4 wk orders. Thats 13%. :( Of the 30 units ordered, only 4 wk. I can add a survey, and decide if its worth making wk too.
@catweewee i understand your reasons behind only making a WKL version, but i belive so many bought the WKL from R1 becuase you only marketed it to people who wanted WKL. Now youre doing a GB wordwide and i can for sure tell you we want WK.
Edit: my only option now is to chop off the blocker and reanodize FeelsBadMan
@catweewee i understand your reasons behind only making a WKL version, but i belive so many bought the WKL from R1 becuase you only marketed it to people who wanted WKL. Now youre doing a GB wordwide and i can for sure tell you we want WK.
Edit: my only option now is to chop off the blocker and reanodize FeelsBadMan
if you look at GBs that are worldwide, most of them still prefer WKL over WK at about 55/45 in the weakest cases, and 80/20 in clearer cases
this doesn't apply for 60%, but HHKB is still very popular
Another recent buy, X60R (offered HHKB, WKL, and WK tops): order breakdown: 50% HHKB, 40% WKL.... 10% WK. You can get WK boards anywhere.. people are drawn to customs for something different imo.
Another recent buy, X60R (offered HHKB, WKL, and WK tops): order breakdown: 50% HHKB, 40% WKL.... 10% WK. You can get WK boards anywhere.. people are drawn to customs for something different imo.
Another recent buy, evil80: order breakdown: 50%WK,50%WKL. Lets take another one, BOK.CP: 100% WK. Wasn't offered in WKL, people still bought all 50 slots.
Hmm seems like it's a case to case difference, what a shocker, no? Different people like different things.
Poll added to the form.
If WK doesnt reach a reasonable number, i'll have to stick to my plan off just keeping WKL.
Please fill in the form if you havent, and please edit the form if you already filled it.
Poll added to the form.
If WK doesnt reach a reasonable number, i'll have to stick to my plan off just keeping WKL.
Please fill in the form if you havent, and please edit the form if you already filled it.
Thanks for that!
edit: I might be wrong, but was that poll option added after the fact? I think I already did the poll and that wasn't in there so it wont let me vote again (would have chose WK).
Thanks for that!
edit: I might be wrong, but was that poll option added after the fact? I think I already did the poll and that wasn't in there so it wont let me vote again (would have chose WK).
You have to click at the bottom where it says "Edit your response"
Well I need the WK, as I'm on Macs all day. Mac users need it more than Windows users! Having a blocker there means some creative key programming.
Well I need the WK, as I'm on Macs all day. Mac users need it more than Windows users! Having a blocker there means some creative key programming.
You can always program the caps lock as ctrl. Problem solved :) I'm an all-time Mac user and that's what I do as with HHKB.
Well I need the WK, as I'm on Macs all day. Mac users need it more than Windows users! Having a blocker there means some creative key programming.
You can always program the caps lock as ctrl. Problem solved :) I'm an all-time Mac user and that's what I do as with HHKB.
Yeah, I should probably start doing that. Not like I use caps lock, anyway...
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Vote for Winkey if you want to try split space meme
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Vote for Winkey if you want to try split space meme
What happened to red? :(
Got a red Singa as part of the original run, took a couple photos https://imgur.com/a/B3Fmj
What happened to red? :(
It's still available.
"6 colours: Burnt Orange, Sailor Navy, Champagne Gold, Jet Purple, Velvet (from r1) and Black (from r1)"
Velvet = red
Update soon guys!
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Update soon guys!
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I'm super hyped!
Update soon guys!
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I'm super hyped!
Checkkk first post
Update soon guys!
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I'm super hyped!
Checkkk first post
Winkey top is a thing woooooooooot!
Will you give us some advance notice of when the form goes live?
So will the WK version still have the .5 blocker next to the arrow cluster? Or no blockers at all?
When is this happening? :eek:
When is this happening? :eek:
When is this happening? :eek:
april
When is this happening? :eek:
april
Okay wait. April or march? Confused lol sorry
When is this happening? :eek:
april
Okay wait. April or march? Confused lol sorry
puddsy is not a gb runner. all his posts should be accompanied with 'Caveat Lector'
When is this happening? :eek:
april
Okay wait. April or march? Confused lol sorry
puddsy is not a gb runner. all his posts should be accompanied with 'Caveat Lector'
Any idea when in March? Late? Mid? Going out of the country and hoping not to miss this
Finished building my Singa with 62g vintage blacks, 204 grade 0, brass plate, and GMK dolch.
Keyboard quality is fantastic. Everything fits very well together. Only thing I dislike is the sound of the keyboard but that's okay since I'm enjoying typing on it thus far.
Finished building my Singa with 62g vintage blacks, 204 grade 0, brass plate, and GMK dolch.
Keyboard quality is fantastic. Everything fits very well together. Only thing I dislike is the sound of the keyboard but that's okay since I'm enjoying typing on it thus far.
What about the sound do you dislike, specifically?
Also - any and all photos videos of the build and all angles are always appreciated! ;)
So will the WK version still have the .5 blocker next to the arrow cluster? Or no blockers at all?
No blockers at all.
I prefer the offered color options. There is a high chance that I get into this GB once it starts.
However I would like to know what type of usb connect will it be?
I've seen a couple of guys having the same question but not getting answered.
Thanks in advance.
Is this board compatible with Winkeyless' B.mini PCB? Please confirm.
http://winkeyless.com/product/b-mini-x2-pcb/
I totally understand making each round a little different, but I think the gold lion needs to be the standard... I would killllllll for the brass lion in R2.
Love the polished finish on the inner weight! Will the lions head have a similar finish?
Love the polished finish on the inner weight! Will the lions head have a similar finish?
One of the pics in the album link seems to show that it is, though another photo/confirmation would be appreciated.
That's a bummer. I'd love a Navy one with polished weight!Love the polished finish on the inner weight! Will the lions head have a similar finish?
One of the pics in the album link seems to show that it is, though another photo/confirmation would be appreciated.
Elaine said in the mechkeys discord earlier that production units will be sandblasted, so unfortunately no polished finish (it takes too much time).
That's a bummer. I'd love a Navy one with polished weight!
Updated!
Photos of protos added.
Pricing listed.
Updated!
Photos of protos added.
Pricing listed.
Thanks guys!
The GB thread will be submitted either tonight or tomorrow.
As for how the GB will run, it will be on a store I've done up, to help with invoicing, orders, and back end stuff.
The last thing I want is to miss the entry after months of following this thread.
The last thing I want is to miss the entry after months of following this thread.
It’s live, bro. Check the GB forums.