GH60 Group Buy (Salvage Mode: Enabled - Update in OP)

[komar007]

The resistors will be on the expansion board, so you'll need only LEDs. I'll try to choose the resistors' value in such a way that the LEDs which require the highest voltage will be acceptably bright, while the more regular ones may be too bright. The actual brightness level can be then set in software by choosing PWM duty cycle.

The above applies to all the LEDs not connected to the controller.
The connected ones (wasd, alt-win-ctrl-shift arrows, escape, fn and caps-lock) will use resistors on board which will come (not soldered) with the board. I'll try to choose their values properly depending on the color of LEDs. I'm not sure if we'll give choice of those 11 LEDs' color yet, but if we do, the resistors will be chosen accordingly.

Great work Komar!!

With these new LED options, what's the protocol for updating our preferred configuration if we've chosen to make use of the Assembly Service? I'll obviously wait till the PCB is finalised though.

We haven't really taken that into account when preparing this group-buy. I'm not sure how much interest there is for soldering LEDs as well, but the expansion boards may not be available before GH60, so this would incur a lot of extra waiting for you.

[nubbinator]

So will they be through hole resistors or SMD?

[domoaligato]

So will they be through hole resistors or SMD?

i am curious about this as well because i want to go ahead and buy some led's ahead of time for this.

[tricheboars]

that pst looks so bad ass. the black and gold is a real winner.

are there going to be guides to use which switch holes for different layouts? cause i could use a guide.

[jdcarpe]

that pst looks so bad ass. the black and gold is a real winner.

are there going to be guides to use which switch holes for different layouts? cause i could use a guide.

Are you using a plate? They match up with the holes in the PCB when you use a plate.

[gnubag]

that pst looks so bad ass. the black and gold is a real winner.

are there going to be guides to use which switch holes for different layouts? cause i could use a guide.

i think it is better if someone posted all the swich positions for the layouts in the wiki or a thread, otherwise the pcb would be all white from all the labeling.

[CPTBadAss]

i think it is better if someone posted all the swich positions for the layouts in the wiki or a thread, otherwise the pcb would be all white from all the labeling.

The plate determines the switch position.

And JD, thanks for taking the time out of your busy life to run this and all the other GBs/Projects you do

[gnubag]

i think it is better if someone posted all the swich positions for the layouts in the wiki or a thread, otherwise the pcb would be all white from all the labeling.

The plate determines the switch position.

o.0 what if somebody does not use a plate? uh.....

[WhiteFireDragon]

^ Most people got a plate with a PCB. But if you're one of the new that didn't, then soft mount the switches and keycaps to make sure the cap sizes line up properly before you solder.

Maybe a guide later, but this only applies to a few people.

[jdcarpe]

that pst looks so bad ass. the black and gold is a real winner.

are there going to be guides to use which switch holes for different layouts? cause i could use a guide.

i think it is better if someone posted all the swich positions for the layouts in the wiki or a thread, otherwise the pcb would be all white from all the labeling.

Click the highlighted link in my signature. Look at the OP. First image in there...

[CPTBadAss]

o.0 what if somebody does not use a plate? uh.....

Look at the plate pictures, look at your PCB, then match the switch locations to the PCB?

[gnubag]

that pst looks so bad ass. the black and gold is a real winner.

are there going to be guides to use which switch holes for different layouts? cause i could use a guide.

i think it is better if someone posted all the swich positions for the layouts in the wiki or a thread, otherwise the pcb would be all white from all the labeling.

Click the highlighted link in my signature. Look at the OP. First image in there...

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o.0 what if somebody does not use a plate? uh.....

Look at the plate pictures, look at your PCB, then match the switch locations to the PCB?

l0l

all I am saying is that it is not needed to print which holes correspond to what layout on the pcb, but whatever you think I meant...

[IvanIvanovich]

I did the lazy way to prevent myself from making a dumb error on assemble. I put all the keycaps I wanted laid out in the correct order, placed switch inside them, put PCB on top. Solder. No ****ing up, did not have to redo anything.

[jabar]

paying this shortly

[codyeatworld]

Gonna pay for this soon!

[tjcaustin]

Gonna pay for this soon!

As in "within the next 26 hours" soon?

[do_Og@n]

Still hoping that there are some extras after everything is said and done.

[Glod]

is that order confirmation sheet up to date? that is a good amount of people unpaid if so  not a majority though but still.....

[tjcaustin]

is that order confirmation sheet up to date? that is a good amount of people unpaid if so  not a majority though but still.....

Save one or two that have paid today.

[codyeatworld]

Gonna pay for this soon!

As in "within the next 26 hours" soon?

Yes! Just paid, sorry for being close to the deadline!

[korrelate]

PAYMENT DEADLINE: 06/30/13  >countdown<


What this is about

GH60 is a community-developed keyboard designed by komar007, with the original idea by jdcarpe. This keyboard's form factor is the same size as the KBC Poker or Pure (60% size of a full keyboard, hence the name). Main feature is that it uses the ATmega32u4 controller, which allows for every key to be programmable and a possibility for a custom secondary function layer as well. This single PCB will support many variants of ANSI, ISO, and other custom layouts detailed below.


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Plate

Plates will make your keyboard will feel more solid overall and help disperse some of the typing stress. They’re optional, but most people do prefer it. Each layout will require a different plate. HHKB and winkeyless layouts can use any ANSI or ISO plate with 1.5x modifiers. I designed these so the top switch housing is removable without desoldering, which helps with swapping switches, springs, stems, lubing, or stickering later on. All the plates offered in here are stainless steel. They can be directly dropped in to existing cases. More details on this in the next post.
 
 compatibility:

• Costar stabilizer
• PCB-mounted cherry stabilizer
• Plate-mounted cherry stabilizer
• Any existing and upcoming 60% case
• Poker and Pure (must be plates with 1.25x modifier)

 

 Cases
 - Plastic Poker case
 - Plastic Pure case
 - Imsto aluminum tray
 - Oneproduct aluminum case
 - Treble aluminum tray
 - Pure’s aluminum CNC
 - WhiteFireDragon’s design
 - The_Beast’s design
 - alixinhzai's acrylic case
 
 
 
 Assembly
 The PCBs will come with all SMD preassembled, including diodes. Switches and LEDs will require your own soldering. If you’re brave and want to do the SMD soldering yourself, PCB and a bag of SMT components will be cheaper. There will be options for assembly service if you cannot build it yourself.
 
 If you’re assembling it yourself, the minimum equipment you’ll need is a Weller WLC-100 soldering station/iron and Rosin-core solder (smaller than 0.04" diameter). Although it is doable with cheap $15 irons, that’s not recommended. In addition to the PCB, you will need the following to complete the build:

• Switches
• Stabilizers
• Case
• Keycaps
• Plate (optional)
• mini-B USB cable.

   
 
 
 Costs
PCB (SMD presoldered) - $28
PCB (DIY, includes SMT components) - $15
bare PCB (no components) - $6
Plate - $16
Switches - $0.63
cherry stabilizers - $9
Costar stabilizers - $7
Assembly - $25


The prices listed above is a ballpark now final. PCBs could be a tad lower, depending on quantity at the end, or possibly be a few dollars higher to account for import/VAT taxes or any other unforeseen fees. Same goes with plates and switches, it really depends on how many of each are ordered.
 
 
 
 Ordering
 Deadline to submit order is Monday, 04/22/13, payment deadline is 06/30/13. You’ve been given the payment date almost 2 months in advance, so start planning your budget accordingly! ETA for all parts will be around September if there are no major delays. Switches might take a little longer if you ordered them.
 
 >ORDER FORM<

Order confirmation

>POLL<
poll results could affect the final PCB, plate, or features. So please vote!

>Order Changes<

 

Order example from this GB:
-1x GH60 PCB $30
-1x poker plate $16
-1x cherry (plate-mounted) stabilizer set, 6.25x spacbar wire $9
-63x MX red switches $38 (2 extra switch for defectives or broken pins)
-assembly service $25
 total $113

You'll still need to source the following for a complete keyboard:
-1x case
-1x USB cable
-1x keycap set

 
Logistics
 Komar designed and will have the PCBs made, I designed and will have the plates made. Jdcarpe and I will manage orders, but all of us will have access to the spreadsheets. Jdcarpe and I will handle US and Canada assembly and distributions, komar will assemble and distribute for EU and the rest of the world (unless you have a personal request or already have prior arrangements). Main reason is because it’s no longer cheap to ship international from the US. Switches are from 7bit. Tjcaustin will collect money and invoice.

 Misc links
 IC thread
 Prototyping
 Further feature development
 

This has to be one of the most thoroughly planned and well-documented I've ever seen. Granted, I've only been on GH for a few months, but I've read quite a few of these, and I have to say that this seriously sets the bar high. I love that you guys even went so far as to post instructions (not just a link) for progamming the controller. Just amazing attention to detail here. If you guys ever get together and run an 84ish-key pcb I would consider it a privilege to be a part of it.

[jdcarpe]

Payment deadline has passed. If you haven't paid by now, consider your order canceled.

Open invoice orders are now posted for sale.

Here are the orders for sale. If you want to take over an order, post here in the thread with the row number from the spreadsheet. We will contact you for your info and to send an invoice. Payment will be expected immediately. Thanks! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aj13Z1f7GUuzdGY0WlF1SjRkZ0VOVVpUMzV5bjg4dWc&usp=sharing

[naokira]

I'm interested on order 12, but can I change somethings there? like the switches and stabs perhaps?

[Jocelyn]

I'm interested on order 12, but can I change somethings there? like the switches and stabs perhaps?

I don't think you can change things. Otherwise they'd simply reopen the group buy.

[naokira]

I'm interested on order 12, but can I change somethings there? like the switches and stabs perhaps?

I don't think you can change things. Otherwise they'd simply reopen the group buy.

Even just subtracting items and change the stabs?

[madderoftime]

17,27,33 if available

[Thechemist]

Sent pm regarding #36.

[Goodfella]

Payment deadline has passed. If you haven't paid by now, consider your order canceled.

Open invoice orders are now posted for sale.

Here are the orders for sale. If you want to take over an order, post here in the thread with the row number from the spreadsheet. We will contact you for your info and to send an invoice. Payment will be expected immediately. Thanks! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aj13Z1f7GUuzdGY0WlF1SjRkZ0VOVVpUMzV5bjg4dWc&usp=sharing

Given recent events I am out a poker pcb and plate, what would be the cheapest way to reproduce that from one of the remaining orders? I don't have time to review everything there, but that is what I would like to do if someone could help me out. Thank you.

[osxoep]

Interested in 19, 21, 7 or 2.
In that order of preference and I'd only like to pick up one of them.

edit: Goodfella might appreciate 7 though.

[gnubag]

Payment deadline has passed. If you haven't paid by now, consider your order canceled.

Open invoice orders are now posted for sale.

Here are the orders for sale. If you want to take over an order, post here in the thread with the row number from the spreadsheet. We will contact you for your info and to send an invoice. Payment will be expected immediately. Thanks! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aj13Z1f7GUuzdGY0WlF1SjRkZ0VOVVpUMzV5bjg4dWc&usp=sharing

Given recent events I am out a poker pcb and plate, what would be the cheapest way to reproduce that from one of the remaining orders? I don't have time to review everything there, but that is what I would like to do if someone could help me out. Thank you.

#7 is a built pcb and a poker plate with costar stabs

[jdcarpe]

I'm interested on order 12, but can I change somethings there? like the switches and stabs perhaps?

I don't think you can change things. Otherwise they'd simply reopen the group buy.

Even just subtracting items and change the stabs?

Yeah, at this point we just want to sell complete orders. We aren't letting anyone else change their order, so it wouldn't be fair to change these.

[naokira]

I'm interested on order 12, but can I change somethings there? like the switches and stabs perhaps?

I don't think you can change things. Otherwise they'd simply reopen the group buy.

Even just subtracting items and change the stabs?

Yeah, at this point we just want to sell complete orders. We aren't letting anyone else change their order, so it wouldn't be fair to change these.

So I guess I'll just wait for the next round

[Poom]

PMed about order 7, hope its to the right person.

Thanks.

[whiskytango]

if it's still available, I'll take #2

[Qipz]

As a newcomer to mechanical keyboards I'm kind of lost in that list, is there one that would get me a full set? minus the case, etc.

Edit; With assembly

[komar007]

As a newcomer to mechanical keyboards I'm kind of lost in that list, is there one that would get me a full set? minus the case, etc.

Edit; With assembly

Each one except for #2, #4, #36 gives you at least one full set without the switches and stabilizers. You just have to search for the one which contains a plate with the layout you like and a set of switches and stabilizers. For example #6 gives you the soldered PCB with a Poker plate, a set of switches (clear) and stabs. The stabilizers in this case are PCB-mounted, not plate, so probably it's not the best option, but it gives an example.

[Thechemist]

As a newcomer to mechanical keyboards I'm kind of lost in that list, is there one that would get me a full set? minus the case, etc.

Edit; With assembly

#12 would get you an ISO plate ( which would suit you since you're in EU ) it comes with brown switches, cherry plate mount stabilizers and assembly service. All you would need is a case for a complete keyboard.

[Qipz]

Well in that case I'm very interested in #12; but not sure about the LED's, but afaik those arnt a part of the order so that wouldnt be a problem right

[pscottwi]

I'd like #31 if still available.

[Goodfella]

It looks like 7 would be best for me? It comes with costar stabilizers which are fine with me, I prefer cherry, but it makes little difference.

Besides the actual switches, this is all I would need to make it work? Is anyone else offering a service to solder the switches/plate/pcb together??

Unfortunately with the loss of one of our great board members, he happened to be in possession of my poker/plate/led's before that horrible accident. Simply trying to replace those small items and move forward 

thanks.

[pexon]

Interested in 3-4 DIY kits if still available

[madderoftime]

I've done a few SMD in the past but out of practice since getting my new station. I would be willing to help if the GB needed it for assembly from a post-SMD state. If those that run this wanted to engage me to help, obviously PM me.

[jdcarpe]

It looks like 7 would be best for me? It comes with costar stabilizers which are fine with me, I prefer cherry, but it makes little difference.

Besides the actual switches, this is all I would need to make it work? Is anyone else offering a service to solder the switches/plate/pcb together??

Unfortunately with the loss of one of our great board members, he happened to be in possession of my poker/plate/led's before that horrible accident. Simply trying to replace those small items and move forward 

thanks.

I'm sure once the chaos has settled and the family has had time to grieve, we will be able to get your Poker parts back. I will assemble it free of charge in remembrance of my friend.

[jabar]

Payment deadline has passed. If you haven't paid by now, consider your order canceled.

you didn't remove my paid order from that list

[tjcaustin]

Payment deadline has passed. If you haven't paid by now, consider your order canceled.

you didn't remove my paid order from that list

That was my fault as I was asleep and hadn't updated orders yet.  You're fine.

[OddOne]

I'm interested in number 2 if it is still available.

[WhiteFireDragon]

For those that have PM'ed me to pick up unpaid orders or changing orders BEFORE the payment deadline, I'm sorry but I can't honor those. It wouldn't be fair for everyone else.

[Goodfella]

It looks like 7 would be best for me? It comes with costar stabilizers which are fine with me, I prefer cherry, but it makes little difference.

Besides the actual switches, this is all I would need to make it work? Is anyone else offering a service to solder the switches/plate/pcb together??

Unfortunately with the loss of one of our great board members, he happened to be in possession of my poker/plate/led's before that horrible accident. Simply trying to replace those small items and move forward 

thanks.

I'm sure once the chaos has settled and the family has had time to grieve, we will be able to get your Poker parts back. I will assemble it free of charge in remembrance of my friend.

Thank you for your generous offer.

[Poom]

paid sir!

[Flamingchook]

I will take number 23 if it's still available.