Post by: vincent88928 on Fri, 19 January 2018, 12:01:39
LAST UPDATE HERE: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93614.msg2600750#msg2600750
Here is Vincent from YMDK and today we present you Melody96, a 96-keyboard with many options (Alu-brass-acrylic).
We are finally ready to launch the GB, we decided to use google form because on our site it was too difficult to handle all the options that we are offering in this GB.
(https://i.imgur.com/9o0a6XF.png)
>>>ENTER GB via Website<<< (http://www.ymdkey.com/pd.jsp?id=53)
>>>ENTER GB via Google<<< (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-6cgP5Om5hs-CFZIT0xywS7scvNmWugBNY7bWAuGSXT9W2w/viewform)
Big album with all the renders HERE: https://imgur.com/a/SrWkK (thanks /u/jkaos92 !)
Many layouts (ISO/ANSI ofc): http://i.imgur.com/SCzzBf2.png
BASE KIT 1 - $150:
Anodized aluminium top
Frosted acrylic bottom
Anodized Aluminium plate (with switch top opening holes)
PCB (QMK, different from YMD96, gold pads and higher quality, rgb)
Stabilizers, rubber feets, etc..
BASE KIT 2 - $200:
Anodized aluminium top
Anodized aluminium bottom
Brass Weight (coated with electroplating)
Anodized Aluminium plate (with switch top opening holes)
PCB (QMK, different from YMD96, gold pads and higher quality, rgb)
Stabilizers, rubber feets, etc.
Basically kit 2 is like 1 but with alu bottom (different design as well) and a brass weight, you will not have RGB in this case.
BASE KIT 3 - $260
As above but you also get the acrylic bottom, basically you get both the bottom of the cases, the RGB version and the heavy version.
Other options:
In the form you will see many many many options, Many colors, Many many different switches (cherry, gateron, kailh, outemu..), keycaps, BRASS electroplated plate, other...
We also offer soldering service!
Contact me if you need anything via mail or write a comment in the post.
Please remember we live in a different timezone, so we might end up to answer late (especially right at post time since it is evening/night).
Contacts
Vincent.zhao@ymdkey.com
Vincent.zhao.889@gmail.com
Our site: http://www.ymdkey.com/
Greetings
-Vincent/YMDK
Post by: Photoelectric on Fri, 19 January 2018, 16:09:08
Post by: bluesclera on Fri, 19 January 2018, 16:14:55
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 19 January 2018, 16:24:43
Renders look amazing. Just to be sure is the case high profile? As in 2mm of the base of the keycaps are hidden by the keyboard?
The wall is 7mm while the space between the plate and the start of the keycap should be around 6.6mm, so fully covered caps but not covered by 2mm, more like covered by 0.5mm
(https://i.imgur.com/RXkVvdG.png)
You can see here:
(https://i.imgur.com/474v5Jn.png)
Post by: bluesclera on Fri, 19 January 2018, 16:38:12
Soldering switches (+$15) = Is this the cost to have the kit pre-assembled?
No Cherry SILENT Black option?
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 19 January 2018, 16:49:04
What are Sip socket (+$5)?
Soldering switches (+$15) = Is this the cost to have the kit pre-assembled?
No Cherry SILENT Black option?
Sip sockets are things to make your leds hotswappable once they are soldered on the board, if non-smd switch they go inside the switch, if smd switch they can go outside the switch.
Yes 15 bucks is the cost for soldering the kit (just switches) or 20 bucks for soldering switches + leds.
No silent black so far, except for the big GB we did here on Geekhack, there aren't many silent black around. There is the silent red tho if you are whiling to replace the spring.
Post by: bluesclera on Fri, 19 January 2018, 16:50:08
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 19 January 2018, 17:05:25
Which usb connection will this have? And do you have expected weights of the two options?
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 19 January 2018, 17:20:36
Nice board. Really nice price! Just trying to justify it.
Which usb connection will this have? And do you have expected weights of the two options?
Can't tell for connection, but Vincent will answer you this, for the weight i did an estimation based on the renders, so i quote myself from reddit:
Quote
look i can't tell the real weight but i'm weighting them with my renders expected weight, if it is Alu 6061 without counting any other weight is (not accurate tho):
acrylic: 576g
alu bottom: 1100g
brass weight (to add to alu bottom): 400g-500 , but this can vary depending on how thick will be, might be more.
top alu: 380g
brass plate: 260g
alu plate: 80g
so only case+plate is:
1.1kg for kit1 with standard plate
2kg for kit2, 2.2+kg if kit 2 and brass plate
now to this you have to add switches, pcb, other, my misscalculations, but i think in total it will be:
- 2.6kg+ a full kit2 built with brass plate.
- 1.5kg+ a full kit1 built without brass plate.
I might since it is based on renders, but more or less should be this the final weight.
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 19 January 2018, 17:26:27
Nice board. Really nice price! Just trying to justify it.
Which usb connection will this have? And do you have expected weights of the two options?
Can't tell for connection, but Vincent will answer you this, for the weight i did an estimation based on the renders, so i quote myself from reddit:Quotelook i can't tell the real weight but i'm weighting them with my renders expected weight, if it is Alu 6061 without counting any other weight is (not accurate tho):
acrylic: 576g
alu bottom: 1100g
brass weight (to add to alu bottom): 400g-500 , but this can vary depending on how thick will be, might be more.
top alu: 380g
brass plate: 260g
alu plate: 80g
so only case+plate is:
1.1kg for kit1 with standard plate
2kg for kit2, 2.2+kg if kit 2 and brass plate
now to this you have to add switches, pcb, other, my misscalculations, but i think in total it will be:
- 2.6kg+ a full kit2 built with brass plate.
- 1.5kg+ a full kit1 built without brass plate.
I might since it is based on renders, but more or less should be this the final weight.
Great, thank you. I think that information will be helpful to some others here.
Post by: vincent88928 on Fri, 19 January 2018, 18:28:24
Nice board. Really nice price! Just trying to justify it.The connection is Type C,weight should be around 1.3kg for kit 1,kit 2 should be 1.6-2kg,can't make sure since it has brass weight
Which usb connection will this have? And do you have expected weights of the two options?
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 19 January 2018, 18:31:59
Nice board. Really nice price! Just trying to justify it.The connection is Type C,weight should be around 1.3kg for kit 1,kit 2 should be 1.6-2kg,can't make sure since it has brass weight
Which usb connection will this have? And do you have expected weights of the two options?
yeah that matches my estimation, 1.6kg kit2 without brass weight, 2kg with brass weight probably, and that's just the case (to add brass plate +other components)
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 19 January 2018, 19:02:03
Nice board. Really nice price! Just trying to justify it.The connection is Type C,weight should be around 1.3kg for kit 1,kit 2 should be 1.6-2kg,can't make sure since it has brass weight
Which usb connection will this have? And do you have expected weights of the two options?
Type c is kinda killing this for me. I like to keep everything mini so I can use any of my cables
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 19 January 2018, 19:05:38
Type c is kinda killing this for me. I like to keep everything mini so I can use any of my cables
Well it's a change in better, there are super tin adapters btw but really if you have Type-C you use it because it is just better than mini or micro (i got your point tho but it's just a cable afterall)
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 19 January 2018, 19:22:22
Type c is kinda killing this for me. I like to keep everything mini so I can use any of my cables
Well it's a change in better, there are super tin adapters btw but really if you have Type-C you use it because it is just better than mini or micro (i got your point tho but it's just a cable afterall)
That is true. And there are more and more type c boards coming out, so I'll just have to get with it. I'm just stubborn =/
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 19 January 2018, 19:33:29
That is true. And there are more and more type c boards coming out, so I'll just have to get with it. I'm just stubborn =/
I'm stubborn too but USB-C is slowly becoming the standard (and good thing that it is), the fact it fits either side on is reason enough to mass adopt. Might as well get ahead of the curve and just get a couple custom USB-C cables, doubt we'll be seeing much if any of mini/micro this time next year.
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 19 January 2018, 19:45:26
That is true. And there are more and more type c boards coming out, so I'll just have to get with it. I'm just stubborn =/
I'm stubborn too but USB-C is slowly becoming the standard (and good thing that it is), the fact it fits either side on is reason enough to mass adopt. Might as well get ahead of the curve and just get a couple custom USB-C cables, doubt we'll be seeing much if any of mini/micro this time next year.
You're right. I'll have to get some mini to c adapters first. And will need to start getting some pro micro's with type c as well.
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 19 January 2018, 20:16:04
That is true. And there are more and more type c boards coming out, so I'll just have to get with it. I'm just stubborn =/
I'm stubborn too but USB-C is slowly becoming the standard (and good thing that it is), the fact it fits either side on is reason enough to mass adopt. Might as well get ahead of the curve and just get a couple custom USB-C cables, doubt we'll be seeing much if any of mini/micro this time next year.
Afaik there are already custom cables with Type-C in the community. I have just one Type-C keyboard so far and for now i just used a stock cable since stock type-c cables are much better looking than stock mini-usb (talking about the stock cables that you can find on amazon/aliexpress/etc..)
Post by: eyedrop on Fri, 19 January 2018, 20:40:09
Post by: cdn-mini on Fri, 19 January 2018, 21:33:18
Post by: vincent88928 on Fri, 19 January 2018, 22:57:49
Typc C Cable have many options and more beautiful indeed...Now many phone cable is Type C which are beautiful and cheap.Maybe it's time to upgrade ;DNice board. Really nice price! Just trying to justify it.The connection is Type C,weight should be around 1.3kg for kit 1,kit 2 should be 1.6-2kg,can't make sure since it has brass weight
Which usb connection will this have? And do you have expected weights of the two options?
Type c is kinda killing this for me. I like to keep everything mini so I can use any of my cables
Post by: vincent88928 on Fri, 19 January 2018, 23:03:13
Vincent, will you have a prototype made before the GB ends? Renders are nice, but seeing the actual product is always helpful.Should be.Indeed we have made a sample before IC,however there are many fans want Fjell top and other suggestions,so our sample is just different from what they want finally.The old sample is just not anodized and top is not round,other parts are not changed.You can see the first sample for reference at first.If we make a new sample,we will extend GB days for a week then
Post by: vincent88928 on Fri, 19 January 2018, 23:09:53
You guys expecting me to buy off of some rendered photos? I dont think so.No worries,there is a sample before IC which only changed top design,you can wait for new samples after 5,Feb,we will make the final samples and extend GB days if many people request it
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 20 January 2018, 04:06:21
You guys expecting me to buy off of some rendered photos? I dont think so.
He did 2 IC's before starting the GB where he showed the sample, it wasn't showed now in GB mainly because it was with another design on the top (final design has something similar to the Fjell but rounded, while the old design was square). Also the sample made before GB was only the acrylic design, the alu+brass design still has to be made.
Here are the old albums with the sample:
1: https://imgur.com/a/Xawkd
2: https://imgur.com/a/AsPpP
(https://i.imgur.com/dxxAy8V.jpg)
Post by: pixelpusher on Sat, 20 January 2018, 13:13:39
You guys expecting me to buy off of some rendered photos? I dont think so.
He did 2 IC's before starting the GB where he showed the sample, it wasn't showed now in GB mainly because it was with another design on the top (final design has something similar to the Fjell but rounded, while the old design was square). Also the sample made before GB was only the acrylic design, the alu+brass design still has to be made.
Here are the old albums with the sample:
1: https://imgur.com/a/Xawkd
2: https://imgur.com/a/AsPpPShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/dxxAy8V.jpg)
Hmm, I kinda liked the old version better. Thanks for sharing.
Dat thumbnail doh...
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Maybe he plays classical guitar? That's what I'm going to imagine.
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 20 January 2018, 13:37:58
You guys expecting me to buy off of some rendered photos? I dont think so.
He did 2 IC's before starting the GB where he showed the sample, it wasn't showed now in GB mainly because it was with another design on the top (final design has something similar to the Fjell but rounded, while the old design was square). Also the sample made before GB was only the acrylic design, the alu+brass design still has to be made.
Here are the old albums with the sample:
1: https://imgur.com/a/Xawkd
2: https://imgur.com/a/AsPpPShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/dxxAy8V.jpg)
Hmm, I kinda liked the old version better. Thanks for sharing.
Dat thumbnail doh...
(Attachment Link)
Maybe he plays classical guitar? That's what I'm going to imagine.
lol that's something i saw on many people from China, not sure why.
For the design it is literally the same except the top edges, to differentiate a bit from the other 96 around (and also was added a compatible alu+brass)
Post by: vincent88928 on Tue, 23 January 2018, 06:08:43
(https://i.imgur.com/pbi808e.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/b5lYEHZ.jpg)
We also made the GB form on our site (only a form, not a direct pay), on the site is more clear than the google form so you decide which one to enter (google form or site form).
http://www.ymdkey.com/pd.jsp?id=53#_pp=106_418
Post by: mousetrap00 on Tue, 23 January 2018, 12:39:04
Post by: jdlee777 on Tue, 23 January 2018, 15:27:45
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 23 January 2018, 16:15:15
Hi ive sent an email. Wanted to change the switches from my order if possible and if there are rgb leds as well. And if you have any sample pic for the alu buttom just like how you showed the acrylic bottom from previous replies. And (noob question) will normal mx artisans fit kailh box switches. Thanks.
Yes artisans works with Kailh box.
Afaik he doesn't have the bottom in alu yet, just the renders, for the bottom he has just the acrylic for now (maybe he will have the sample soon).
For the order change the best way is Vincent.zhao@ymdkey.com or Vincent.zhao.889@gmail.com (assuming you did already), he is kinda new to GH so he might miss messages here.
What size LED for Kailh Box Switches?
Go for 1.8mm, they go inside the switch without opening the switches (box have a hole on the bottom for smd-compatibility and it is closed on the top)
Post by: jdlee777 on Tue, 23 January 2018, 20:33:22
Hi ive sent an email. Wanted to change the switches from my order if possible and if there are rgb leds as well. And if you have any sample pic for the alu buttom just like how you showed the acrylic bottom from previous replies. And (noob question) will normal mx artisans fit kailh box switches. Thanks.
Yes artisans works with Kailh box.
Afaik he doesn't have the bottom in alu yet, just the renders, for the bottom he has just the acrylic for now (maybe he will have the sample soon).
For the order change the best way is Vincent.zhao@ymdkey.com or Vincent.zhao.889@gmail.com (assuming you did already), he is kinda new to GH so he might miss messages here.What size LED for Kailh Box Switches?
Go for 1.8mm, they go inside the switch without opening the switches (box have a hole on the bottom for smd-compatibility and it is closed on the top)
Thank you. :)
Post by: Woovie on Wed, 24 January 2018, 00:17:09
Post by: jdlee777 on Wed, 24 January 2018, 16:31:40
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 24 January 2018, 18:11:28
How about the shipping when I order 2 pieces?
He said he will calculate the shipping and will be less than 27+27, but not much different. If you want to know exactly how much, send him a mail with what you ordered and where are you from (just to be safe you are not in one of the "remote" countries)
Post by: vincent88928 on Wed, 24 January 2018, 20:27:22
Hi ive sent an email. Wanted to change the switches from my order if possible and if there are rgb leds as well. And if you have any sample pic for the alu buttom just like how you showed the acrylic bottom from previous replies. And (noob question) will normal mx artisans fit kailh box switches. ThanksYes,kailh box uses the same keycap as other switches
Post by: jdlee777 on Wed, 24 January 2018, 21:05:21
How about the shipping when I order 2 pieces?
He said he will calculate the shipping and will be less than 27+27, but not much different. If you want to know exactly how much, send him a mail with what you ordered and where are you from (just to be safe you are not in one of the "remote" countries)
Thank you. I will buy one this time.
Post by: 0330ssh on Thu, 25 January 2018, 00:01:47
made order with my ID.
thx.
Post by: vincent88928 on Thu, 25 January 2018, 02:59:30
looks nice, I joined too.Saw it.Tks for your support
made order with my ID.
thx.
Post by: azachhh on Fri, 26 January 2018, 14:56:02
Will most likely be submitting another form to get a second one.
Going to build one for my father-in-law!
Post by: WHeisenberg on Sat, 27 January 2018, 16:57:51
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 27 January 2018, 17:17:52
Sorry if stupid question, but is this top of tray mounted? I really want to try a top mounted keeb.
Top mounted! You are actually right none of the renders showed that.
(https://i.imgur.com/B3EBFAB.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/VckJ1Rs.png)
Post by: Unforgivable on Sat, 27 January 2018, 22:28:20
Sorry if stupid question, but is this top of tray mounted? I really want to try a top mounted keeb.
Top mounted! You are actually right none of the renders showed that.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/B3EBFAB.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/VckJ1Rs.png)
Top mounted? Nice.
Are the inswitch LEDs facing north or south?
Post by: WHeisenberg on Sun, 28 January 2018, 03:59:50
Sorry if stupid question, but is this top of tray mounted? I really want to try a top mounted keeb.
Top mounted! You are actually right none of the renders showed that.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/B3EBFAB.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/VckJ1Rs.png)
Thanks, that's great! Lovely design - well done!!
Post by: KaosJ on Sun, 28 January 2018, 07:40:05
Sorry if stupid question, but is this top of tray mounted? I really want to try a top mounted keeb.
Top mounted! You are actually right none of the renders showed that.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/B3EBFAB.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/VckJ1Rs.png)
Top mounted? Nice.
Are the inswitch LEDs facing north or south?
South facing, common one, from what i saw from the prototype
Post by: Unforgivable on Mon, 29 January 2018, 00:07:50
Sorry if stupid question, but is this top of tray mounted? I really want to try a top mounted keeb.
Top mounted! You are actually right none of the renders showed that.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/B3EBFAB.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/VckJ1Rs.png)
Top mounted? Nice.
Are the inswitch LEDs facing north or south?
South facing, common one, from what i saw from the prototype
Thank you!
Top mount, South facing LEDs, very fair price. I may have to jump on this!
Post by: PotatoTM on Mon, 29 January 2018, 01:02:42
Sorry if stupid question, but is this top of tray mounted? I really want to try a top mounted keeb.
Top mounted! You are actually right none of the renders showed that.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/B3EBFAB.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/VckJ1Rs.png)
Nice! I already joined without knowing but this is like a cherry on top!
Post by: Bubblegum on Tue, 30 January 2018, 07:57:38
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 30 January 2018, 08:10:45
CandyKeys is running this as EU proxy? Found it on their site by chance.
Yeah it was added later, at GB already running.
Post by: Hafizi Hilmi on Wed, 31 January 2018, 02:04:21
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 31 January 2018, 07:07:02
Is it possible to just engraved the brass plate with "Melody96" only? Leave out the "By YMDK"
You mean Brass weight right? (not brass plate that will not be engraved).
For the no YMDK thing should be possible as well, lemme ask first. On the side note it's surely possible have it non-engraved at all (few people asked for it)
Post by: Hafizi Hilmi on Wed, 31 January 2018, 10:09:21
Is it possible to just engraved the brass plate with "Melody96" only? Leave out the "By YMDK"
You mean Brass weight right? (not brass plate that will not be engraved).
For the no YMDK thing should be possible as well, lemme ask first. On the side note it's surely possible have it non-engraved at all (few people asked for it)
Ah yes the Brass weight for option 2.For me I like the "Melody96" engraving. Seems ok to me. But I would prefer only that.
Post by: PotatoTM on Wed, 31 January 2018, 13:31:26
Is it possible to just engraved the brass plate with "Melody96" only? Leave out the "By YMDK"
You mean Brass weight right? (not brass plate that will not be engraved).
For the no YMDK thing should be possible as well, lemme ask first. On the side note it's surely possible have it non-engraved at all (few people asked for it)
I also asked Vincent if this was possible, it's not, he said he could do no engraving at all or all of the engraving (both Melody 96 and By YMDK) but he can't do just the "Melody 96". If there is an update to this and it becomes possible I'd prefere just the "Melody 96" as well.
Post by: BearonicMan on Thu, 01 February 2018, 12:16:24
Post by: xantiema on Thu, 01 February 2018, 13:54:28
CandyKeys is running this as EU proxy? Found it on their site by chance.
Yeah it was added later, at GB already running.
Is it possible to get Soldering service on the EU proxy via ordering note or something? It is not an option so far. I would like to purchase it from the proxy, but I don't want to do soldering my self.
Furthermore, any examples of the Gold and Rose Gold option?
Gold color: Actual gold has a reflective shine, so will this be more in line with Yellow or the gold color without any shine? Cheers
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 02 February 2018, 04:18:47
Ah yes the Brass weight for option 2.For me I like the "Melody96" engraving. Seems ok to me. But I would prefer only that.
I also asked Vincent if this was possible, it's not, he said he could do no engraving at all or all of the engraving (both Melody 96 and By YMDK) but he can't do just the "Melody 96". If there is an update to this and it becomes possible I'd prefere just the "Melody 96" as well.
Asked him, it is not possible unless many will request it (for now the requests should be just 2 for that).
So assume that the only options for the weight are: ALL-engraved, NOT engraved at all.
Is it possible to get Soldering service on the EU proxy via ordering note or something? It is not an option so far. I would like to purchase it from the proxy, but I don't want to do soldering my self.
Furthermore, any examples of the Gold and Rose Gold option?
Gold color: Actual gold has a reflective shine, so will this be more in line with Yellow or the gold color without any shine? Cheers
For the soldering through Candykeys he has to talk with them and consider the option. It is kinda late for it but he will let me know soon, for now yes the soldering option is offered only when ordering through Vincent.
Gold it's just color of anodization, it's still anodized alu, so for reflective shine, if you mean a mirror effect, no aluminium doesn't really have a mirror effect.
You can see the gold here: https://i.imgur.com/QanA825.jpg Will show a more accurate album soon when he provide it, the dark purple and cyan it's like the kbdfans dark purple/cyan.
I'd really like to be able to see a few samples of the colors. I've had issues in the past with the cyan plate being more like navy blue from the welfare96 and I'm just curious to get an idea of the actual colors. Thanks again for doing this, it looks like an awesome project!
Not sure how a cyan can come out navy (which is a very very dark blue). You can refer to kbdfans cyan for that color
(https://i.imgur.com/pKCSVdf.jpg)
Post by: cdn-mini on Fri, 02 February 2018, 08:57:22
What is the GB end date?
Post by: azachhh on Fri, 02 February 2018, 09:00:03
Are we going to get real life photos of this board with caps mounted before the group buy ends?
What is the GB end date?
It ends on February 5th according to the GB form on Google. That may have changed though - I haven't heard.
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 02 February 2018, 09:13:33
Are we going to get real life photos of this board with caps mounted before the group buy ends?
What is the GB end date?
Quoting a recent message from Vincent: "It seems my final sample need to come out on 10,Feb"
GB ends 5 February, i can ask him if he want to prolong the GB end to February 11-12 or something like this to give anyone the possibility to see the actual keyboard or if he can't prolong, i will ask if people can deleted their orders once they see the final sample the 10 February. Will get you back on this
For now there are just photos of the real keyboard with the OLD design (only kit1) and the renders.
Post by: cdn-mini on Fri, 02 February 2018, 09:17:01
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 03 February 2018, 05:20:12
Ok please update when you hear back. Cant commit till i see the final product.
Ok i got an answer, pm'd
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 03 February 2018, 05:42:59
Furthermore, any examples of the Gold and Rose Gold option?
Gold color: Actual gold has a reflective shine, so will this be more in line with Yellow or the gold color without any shine? Cheers
Rose gold here
(https://i.imgur.com/3zEmWC4.png)
Gold here
(https://i.imgur.com/QjJ81bv.jpg)
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 03 February 2018, 14:06:49
Furthermore, any examples of the Gold and Rose Gold option?
Gold color: Actual gold has a reflective shine, so will this be more in line with Yellow or the gold color without any shine? Cheers
Rose gold hereShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/3zEmWC4.png)
Gold hereShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/QjJ81bv.jpg)
that's a very pink rose gold
Post by: PhantomTaco on Sun, 04 February 2018, 17:32:13
EDIT: Also do we know if the PCB will be compatible with any holtites?
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 05 February 2018, 04:20:46
Went ahead and joined the GB earlier from the site, are we supposed to receive any confirmation e-mail or invoice after filling out the form?
EDIT: Also do we know if the PCB will be compatible with any holtites?
Invoice yes, i guess if you entered recently, you still didn't got any invoice, he didn't tested the common holtites, but afaik he said the pcb holes are 1.5mm while holtites are 1.47, so they should work well (not confirmed tho)
Post by: jdlee777 on Mon, 05 February 2018, 06:54:50
Post by: vincent88928 on Mon, 05 February 2018, 08:10:04
- GB ends in 22 hours from now (after the midnight of 5 Feb, US time)
- You will have until February 10 to pay, but you must enter before GB closes.
- Some people opted for no engraves on brass weight, few, it is ok.
- Samples should arrive on or after Feb 10, we will post another update when we get the sample.
- Write me a mail if something is unclear (contacts in first page)
- Colors photos (https://i.imgur.com/uGe8Dfy.jpg)
- XDA Dye-sub option (https://imgur.com/a/GaV47)
- XDA Blanks option (https://imgur.com/a/bInak)
- DSA Laser-Printed option (https://imgur.com/a/ARm8t)
- Cherry Dye-su option (https://imgur.com/a/xrWBO)
- OEM printed caps option (https://imgur.com/a/WYWPS)
Post by: xantiema on Mon, 05 February 2018, 08:33:09
Updates
- GB ends in 22 hours from now (after the midnight of 5 Feb, US time)
- You will have until February 10 to pay, but you must enter before GB closes.
- Some people opted for no engraves on brass weight, few, it is ok.
- Samples should arrive on or after Feb 10, we will post another update when we get the sample.
- Write me a mail if something is unclear (contacts in first page)
- Colors photos (https://i.imgur.com/uGe8Dfy.jpg)
- XDA Dye-sub option (https://imgur.com/a/GaV47)
- XDA Blanks option (https://imgur.com/a/bInak)
- DSA Laser-Printed option (https://imgur.com/a/ARm8t)
- Cherry Dye-su option (https://imgur.com/a/xrWBO)
- OEM printed caps option (https://imgur.com/a/WYWPS)
Wrote you a mail. Will everyone be responded prior to GB ending?
Post by: PotatoTM on Mon, 05 February 2018, 18:08:20
Also, since it is electroplated will the finish be glossy/reflective?
EDIT: OP has answered me elsewhere, it's an actual brass plate. Electroplated to be smoother.
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 05 February 2018, 18:56:35
I just noticed it's an electroplated brass plate and not an actual brass plate, what will the base plate be made of before being plated? I assume aluminum?
Also, since it is electroplated will the finish be glossy/reflective?
EDIT: OP has answered me elsewhere, it's an actual brass plate. Electroplated to be smoother.
Yes lol, actual brass, it's brass + electroplating.
Post by: Twist3d on Thu, 08 February 2018, 13:10:05
Post by: azachhh on Fri, 09 February 2018, 08:40:39
Hopefully it's not too late - but no big deal if it is.
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 09 February 2018, 11:10:30
I just sent an email to add on to my invoice, hopefully it is not too late.
Just sent an email to see if it's possible to change case color for one of my orders!!
Hopefully it's not too late - but no big deal if it is.
If you don't get an answer before 10/11, pm me, he is busy these days
Post by: xantiema on Fri, 09 February 2018, 11:32:52
I just sent an email to add on to my invoice, hopefully it is not too late.Just sent an email to see if it's possible to change case color for one of my orders!!
Hopefully it's not too late - but no big deal if it is.
Are we still on schedule regarding the color samples (10th February)? I might want to change my colour aswell, depending on the samples
If you don't get an answer before 10/11, pm me, he is busy these days
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 09 February 2018, 12:23:21
regarding the color samples (10th February)?
i'll ask, afaik not all colors should come on 10/11, btw he kinda showed the real colors (some taken from his ali shop)
Post by: xantiema on Fri, 09 February 2018, 12:59:42
regarding the color samples (10th February)?
i'll ask, afaik not all colors should come on 10/11, btw he kinda showed the real colors (some taken from his ali shop)
True, but it was hard to judge the pink on the plate, rather than the top/bottom, also wouldn't mind better picture of the silver. Anyhow it seems those are coming soon anyway, we'll see :thumb:
Post by: PotatoTM on Mon, 12 February 2018, 12:00:30
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 12 February 2018, 13:09:14
Any news on the samples?
SoonTM
Post by: captsis on Wed, 14 February 2018, 18:13:17
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 15 February 2018, 07:27:27
How does this board compare to the Espectro and tkc-1800?
tkc is totally a different layout.
Espectro is a 96 just like the Melody. Espectro has some nice curves but what you get for the bucks was much better on the Melody imho, basically melody with $10 less had a full alu body, brass weight, brass plate and some nice features (e.g. Type-C, QMK).
Also this GB is closed.
Any news on the samples?
Wrote to Vincent for that since he wasn't checking GH these days. He got the samples yes, but they are not anodized, also they are on holiday now for the CNY, just like the rest of China
Post by: Zefft on Fri, 23 February 2018, 12:42:49
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Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 23 February 2018, 17:50:01
Any updates?
This thing i wrote above is still the last update:
>"Wrote to Vincent for that since he wasn't checking GH these days. He got the samples yes, but they are not anodized, also they are on holiday now for the CNY, just like the rest of China"
I really doubt he will answer here during CNY.
Post by: helix999 on Fri, 23 February 2018, 18:28:34
This thing i wrote above is still the last update:
>"Wrote to Vincent for that since he wasn't checking GH these days. He got the samples yes, but they are not anodized, also they are on holiday now for the CNY, just like the rest of China"
I really doubt he will answer here during CNY.
Not sure if you can answer this but do you think there's a possibility of extras being available (I missed the GB :()?
Post by: xantiema on Fri, 23 February 2018, 18:33:22
This thing i wrote above is still the last update:
>"Wrote to Vincent for that since he wasn't checking GH these days. He got the samples yes, but they are not anodized, also they are on holiday now for the CNY, just like the rest of China"
I really doubt he will answer here during CNY.
Do you know whether order color changes are possible post color-samples? I know that we would have the opportunity with the prior sample dates 5th-10th february, but with this many extensions, I am concerned this may no longer be the case.
No worries incase you do not know :thumb:
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 23 February 2018, 18:45:19
This thing i wrote above is still the last update:
>"Wrote to Vincent for that since he wasn't checking GH these days. He got the samples yes, but they are not anodized, also they are on holiday now for the CNY, just like the rest of China"
I really doubt he will answer here during CNY.
Not sure if you can answer this but do you think there's a possibility of extras being available (I missed the GB :()?
I can't know this but i believe he will have
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 23 February 2018, 18:48:28
This thing i wrote above is still the last update:
>"Wrote to Vincent for that since he wasn't checking GH these days. He got the samples yes, but they are not anodized, also they are on holiday now for the CNY, just like the rest of China"
I really doubt he will answer here during CNY.
Do you know whether order color changes are possible post color-samples? I know that we would have the opportunity with the prior sample dates 5th-10th february, but with this many extensions, I am concerned this may no longer be the case.
No worries incase you do not know :thumb:
I have to ask him honestlly, anyway factories are closed during CNY, i don't think anything moved (except the first small small batch which includes the non-anodized sample)
Post by: xantiema on Fri, 23 February 2018, 19:23:08
Post by: happycamper87 on Tue, 27 February 2018, 14:43:41
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 28 February 2018, 03:22:19
I know it's been asked a million times...but any update on the samples? Would love to see to actual board.
Just asked him on Skype and he asked to reply for him.
Who anodize the samples came back to work yesterday for CNY, so needs to wait few days, anodization factory is very busy as well since they need to handle 14 days of back-orders.
Hopefully will be few days, probably max 1 week
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 28 February 2018, 03:47:39
No anodization, no feets, kit 2 sample: https://imgur.com/a/xgI8D
Post by: happycamper87 on Wed, 28 February 2018, 04:07:17
Post by: xantiema on Wed, 28 February 2018, 09:44:50
Also while you wait for the anodized samples, here are two peperoni pics of the naked sample before the anodization.
No anodization, no feets, kit 2 sample: https://imgur.com/a/xgI8D
This actually looks pretty great, even without anodization :p
Post by: azachhh on Wed, 28 February 2018, 11:12:06
Also while you wait for the anodized samples, here are two peperoni pics of the naked sample before the anodization.
No anodization, no feets, kit 2 sample: https://imgur.com/a/xgI8D
This actually looks pretty great, even without anodization :p
I was thinking the same thing!!
Post by: PotatoTM on Wed, 28 February 2018, 13:08:30
Post by: bball2 on Wed, 28 February 2018, 16:01:55
Also while you wait for the anodized samples, here are two peperoni pics of the naked sample before the anodization.
No anodization, no feets, kit 2 sample: https://imgur.com/a/xgI8D
Looks great :thumb:
Post by: helix999 on Wed, 28 February 2018, 16:20:23
Also while you wait for the anodized samples, here are two peperoni pics of the naked sample before the anodization.
No anodization, no feets, kit 2 sample: https://imgur.com/a/xgI8D
yeah that looks fantastic... now im really kicking myself for missing the GB
Post by: building_an_ergo on Sat, 03 March 2018, 12:23:03
Post by: xantiema on Sat, 03 March 2018, 12:53:17
Man, that unanodized sample looks fantastic. I should have gone with titanium grey instead of boring old black.
Indeed. I think I would like to change my silver to Titanium Gray/Cyan to be honest :p
Post by: PotatoTM on Sat, 03 March 2018, 16:13:49
Man, that unanodized sample looks fantastic. I should have gone with titanium grey instead of boring old black.
Indeed. I think I would like to change my silver to Titanium Gray/Cyan to be honest :p
That's what I got :), very excited!
Post by: building_an_ergo on Sun, 04 March 2018, 08:09:15
Man, that unanodized sample looks fantastic. I should have gone with titanium grey instead of boring old black.
Indeed. I think I would like to change my silver to Titanium Gray/Cyan to be honest :p
Could we? Is it too late?
I’d like to add genuine stabs to my order too if I could.
Post by: KaosJ on Sun, 04 March 2018, 08:25:45
Man, that unanodized sample looks fantastic. I should have gone with titanium grey instead of boring old black.
Indeed. I think I would like to change my silver to Titanium Gray/Cyan to be honest :p
Could we? Is it too late?
I’d like to add genuine stabs to my order too if I could.
To add things like stabs you should be always in time, to totally change your order i don't know to be honest and you should ask directly to Vincent via mail.
Post by: cldskt on Sun, 04 March 2018, 08:31:23
Post by: sethbc on Tue, 06 March 2018, 09:14:19
Man, that unanodized sample looks fantastic. I should have gone with titanium grey instead of boring old black.
Indeed. I think I would like to change my silver to Titanium Gray/Cyan to be honest :p
Could we? Is it too late?
I’d like to add genuine stabs to my order too if I could.
To add things like stabs you should be always in time, to totally change your order i don't know to be honest and you should ask directly to Vincent via mail.
I sent an email more than 10 days ago and still haven't heard back. Clearly the email response time needs a little work.
Post by: building_an_ergo on Tue, 06 March 2018, 23:27:32
Man, that unanodized sample looks fantastic. I should have gone with titanium grey instead of boring old black.
Indeed. I think I would like to change my silver to Titanium Gray/Cyan to be honest :p
Could we? Is it too late?
I’d like to add genuine stabs to my order too if I could.
To add things like stabs you should be always in time, to totally change your order i don't know to be honest and you should ask directly to Vincent via mail.
I sent an email more than 10 days ago and still haven't heard back. Clearly the email response time needs a little work.
I sent and received a response within a day.
Stated too late for order changes at this point if anyone was curious.
Post by: sethbc on Wed, 07 March 2018, 01:57:18
I sent an email more than 10 days ago and still haven't heard back. Clearly the email response time needs a little work.
I sent and received a response within a day.
Stated too late for order changes at this point if anyone was curious.
That's a shame. I'm still waiting to hear back after following up several times. I'll be pretty annoyed if 11 days ago when i sent my first email there still would have been time to change.
Post by: 0330ssh on Wed, 07 March 2018, 08:12:00
Post by: happycamper87 on Wed, 07 March 2018, 08:35:46
any updates?
Seconding this. It's been a good week now, and I'm eager to see the finished anodized samples.
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 07 March 2018, 08:54:13
Post by: lac29 on Wed, 07 March 2018, 09:33:07
Post by: PotatoTM on Wed, 07 March 2018, 11:34:22
I sent an email more than 10 days ago and still haven't heard back. Clearly the email response time needs a little work.
I sent and received a response within a day.
Stated too late for order changes at this point if anyone was curious.
That's a shame. I'm still waiting to hear back after following up several times. I'll be pretty annoyed if 11 days ago when i sent my first email there still would have been time to change.
I have also been getting replies within 24 hours, it might be worth checking the e-mail address your sending stuff to.
Post by: sethbc on Wed, 07 March 2018, 15:27:30
I sent an email more than 10 days ago and still haven't heard back. Clearly the email response time needs a little work.
I sent and received a response within a day.
Stated too late for order changes at this point if anyone was curious.
That's a shame. I'm still waiting to hear back after following up several times. I'll be pretty annoyed if 11 days ago when i sent my first email there still would have been time to change.
I have also been getting replies within 24 hours, it might be worth checking the e-mail address your sending stuff to.
I double checked and confirmed that I sent them to the email addresses in the first post.
Post by: afrokobe on Wed, 07 March 2018, 18:33:19
Post by: vincent88928 on Thu, 08 March 2018, 06:35:48
Went ahead and joined the GB earlier from the site, are we supposed to receive any confirmation e-mail or invoice after filling out the form?You will get invoice with such as M001 M214 etc.The PCB switch hole is 1.5mm,so there should be some holtites ok for it in foreign country
EDIT: Also do we know if the PCB will be compatible with any holtites?
Post by: vincent88928 on Thu, 08 March 2018, 06:41:13
Hi Seth,which mail do you send to?I just read it with my enterprice mail...Has replied you alreadyMan, that unanodized sample looks fantastic. I should have gone with titanium grey instead of boring old black.
Indeed. I think I would like to change my silver to Titanium Gray/Cyan to be honest :p
Could we? Is it too late?
I’d like to add genuine stabs to my order too if I could.
To add things like stabs you should be always in time, to totally change your order i don't know to be honest and you should ask directly to Vincent via mail.
I sent an email more than 10 days ago and still haven't heard back. Clearly the email response time needs a little work.
Post by: ericzheng on Thu, 08 March 2018, 19:19:04
Post by: Anaconda on Sat, 10 March 2018, 12:06:20
Post by: CallumMcG on Tue, 13 March 2018, 06:33:30
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 13 March 2018, 06:42:03
>READ<
- The line that you see near the bevels is due a rushed anodization after cny, needs more brushing, will be fixed
- The gap between keycaps and case is smaller in the new sample due the reduced curve in the internal angles
>ALBUMS<
Anodized black old sample (read above) https://imgur.com/a/yfOCB
PCB Color sample (Matte black vs shiny, MATTE was picked): https://imgur.com/a/RZ74Y
(https://i.imgur.com/ecyBTdg.png)
Post by: bluesclera on Tue, 13 March 2018, 07:19:00
Post by: CallumMcG on Tue, 13 March 2018, 07:32:10
i wish the keys sat deeper in the case, i really hate seeing the bottom of the keycaps
'The gap between keycaps and case is smaller in the new sample due the reduced curve in the internal angles'
I assume this means that the case will be slightly higher profile than the one just shown?
Either way, looks great so far
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 13 March 2018, 07:35:11
i wish the keys sat deeper in the case, i really hate seeing the bottom of the keycaps
Me too but i'm pretty sure these caps can be pushed deeper (e.g. see the pic where you can see the 2u), the case wall is higher than the caps (of 0.5-1mm as far as i remember), so once you push the caps in harder, the wall will be higher than the cap, even tho you will stil see under it from the top, which is normal unless you do a case 2-3mm higher.
Also, what CallumMcG said will reduce that
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 13 March 2018, 07:39:11
'The gap between keycaps and case is smaller in the new sample due the reduced curve in the internal angles'
I assume this means that the case will be slightly higher profile than the one just shown?
Either way, looks great so far
The distance between the edges of the case and the edges of the keycap will be smaller, so yes you will see less of the switch from the top and probably nothing when you watch it from the sides, but the wall height will be the same (which is still higher than caps once you push your caps).
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 13 March 2018, 09:30:31
Post by: Tasteless on Tue, 13 March 2018, 09:57:45
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 13 March 2018, 10:02:02
We still on track to ship this month?
He said if everything is ok with the new sample (which is what he expect at this point) the cnc production should end about march 28 or so but later needs to be anodized, packed and shipped. Not sure at this point, but consider a 1-2 week delay can happen due the amount of orders +cny things (my guess).
Not sure if he does the cnc/ano/pack/ship in batches or all togheter, in the first case it's on track, in the second one no.
Post by: Tasteless on Tue, 13 March 2018, 10:12:09
We still on track to ship this month?
He said if everything is ok with the new sample (which is what he expect at this point) the cnc production should end about march 28 or so but later needs to be anodized, packed and shipped. Not sure at this point, but consider a 1-2 week delay can happen due the amount of orders +cny things (my guess).
Not sure if he does the cnc/ano/pack/ship in batches or all togheter, in the first case it's on track, in the second one no.
Sweet, shouldn't have to wait too long after my SA Carbon shows up to put it on this board then. ;D Thanks for the quick reply.
Post by: arninja21 on Tue, 13 March 2018, 10:24:15
Post by: WHeisenberg on Tue, 13 March 2018, 10:38:33
Alright pals, got some photos from Vincent on Skype, note there is a new revisioned sample incoming. Also some info from Vincent:
>READ<
- The line that you see near the bevels is due a rushed anodization after cny, needs more brushing, will be fixed
- The gap between keycaps and case is smaller in the new sample due the reduced curve in the internal angles
>ALBUMS<
Anodized black old sample (read above) https://imgur.com/a/yfOCB
PCB Color sample (Matte black vs shiny, MATTE was picked): https://imgur.com/a/RZ74YShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/ecyBTdg.png)
Exciting!! Looks phenomenal! Well done everyone involved.
Post by: mousetrap00 on Tue, 13 March 2018, 13:11:06
Alright pals, got some photos from Vincent on Skype, note there is a new revisioned sample incoming. Also some info from Vincent:Hopefully this wont look like some floating keycaps. Thought it would be like be kbdfans cases that the caps inside the bezels. I hate floating design. Hope i didnt waste money on this one :-[
>READ<
- The line that you see near the bevels is due a rushed anodization after cny, needs more brushing, will be fixed
- The gap between keycaps and case is smaller in the new sample due the reduced curve in the internal angles
>ALBUMS<
Anodized black old sample (read above) https://imgur.com/a/yfOCB
PCB Color sample (Matte black vs shiny, MATTE was picked): https://imgur.com/a/RZ74YShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/ecyBTdg.png)
Post by: xantiema on Tue, 13 March 2018, 13:23:18
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 13 March 2018, 14:05:08
Alright pals, got some photos from Vincent on Skype, note there is a new revisioned sample incoming. Also some info from Vincent:Hopefully this wont look like some floating keycaps. Thought it would be like be kbdfans cases that the caps inside the bezels. I hate floating design. Hope i didnt waste money on this one :-[
>READ<
- The line that you see near the bevels is due a rushed anodization after cny, needs more brushing, will be fixed
- The gap between keycaps and case is smaller in the new sample due the reduced curve in the internal angles
>ALBUMS<
Anodized black old sample (read above) https://imgur.com/a/yfOCB
PCB Color sample (Matte black vs shiny, MATTE was picked): https://imgur.com/a/RZ74YShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/ecyBTdg.png)
As you can see from the album, they are not floating (the walls should be 0.5-1mm higher than caps properly inserted)
From the top, of course you can see something, just like kbdfans. Also the distance between the edges and the keycaps will be smaller.
(https://i.imgur.com/3eQf5J0.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/uRx2qoy.png)
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 13 March 2018, 14:06:19
Are there any confirmation regarding whether color changes are possible? :thumb:
Man if you didn't decided yet, you should really contact him and wait no more, idk
Post by: PotatoTM on Tue, 13 March 2018, 18:32:13
Also happy matte was picked over shiny, I think it looks better overall (but maybe won't reflect the LEDs light as well).
Post by: mousetrap00 on Wed, 14 March 2018, 16:13:56
Well, cant say im not excited because ive really wanted a 96key for the longest time. Hoping it wouldnt disappoint :)Alright pals, got some photos from Vincent on Skype, note there is a new revisioned sample incoming. Also some info from Vincent:Hopefully this wont look like some floating keycaps. Thought it would be like be kbdfans cases that the caps inside the bezels. I hate floating design. Hope i didnt waste money on this one :-[
>READ<
- The line that you see near the bevels is due a rushed anodization after cny, needs more brushing, will be fixed
- The gap between keycaps and case is smaller in the new sample due the reduced curve in the internal angles
>ALBUMS<
Anodized black old sample (read above) https://imgur.com/a/yfOCB
PCB Color sample (Matte black vs shiny, MATTE was picked): https://imgur.com/a/RZ74YShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/ecyBTdg.png)
As you can see from the album, they are not floating (the walls should be 0.5-1mm higher than caps properly inserted)
From the top, of course you can see something, just like kbdfans. Also the distance between the edges and the keycaps will be smaller.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/3eQf5J0.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/uRx2qoy.png)
Post by: CallumMcG on Tue, 20 March 2018, 04:29:14
Post by: building_an_ergo on Wed, 21 March 2018, 04:16:00
Are there any confirmation regarding whether color changes are possible? :thumb:
Contacted a week or two ago and it was too late.
Post by: truong3016 on Wed, 21 March 2018, 04:16:46
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 21 March 2018, 18:11:06
been making a customs wooden hand rest for this board, what is the length of this ;D
The initial one was around 38.2cm, not sure about the new one but might be the same
Post by: MattSG on Thu, 22 March 2018, 15:37:11
What sort of time frame are we looking at for delivery? Really looking forward to the build :)
Messaged Vincent through aliexpress, said 15th April:
Post by: pootsounds on Fri, 23 March 2018, 10:57:34
Post by: BearonicMan on Fri, 23 March 2018, 12:37:48
Post by: sethbc on Sat, 24 March 2018, 14:45:03
Post by: happycamper87 on Sun, 25 March 2018, 17:55:13
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 28 March 2018, 06:26:27
Rose gold/Pink:
(https://i.imgur.com/AL6PciV.png)
Blue (the darker one on the right):
(https://i.imgur.com/0M2Raqs.png)
Cyan (the lighter one on the left):
(https://i.imgur.com/GNHQUdu.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/BAQEJJS.png)
Orange:
(https://i.imgur.com/IVb1ATn.png)
Black:
(https://i.imgur.com/sSXp4RL.png)
Titanium (should be darker in person, due the light might seems like it's a silver):
(https://i.imgur.com/7lYnDse.png)
Red:
(https://i.imgur.com/QHDHikV.png)
Purple:
TBD
Post by: Bubblegum on Wed, 28 March 2018, 07:05:13
Here are the picked colors from Vincent!
Rose gold/Pink:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/AL6PciV.png)
Blue (the darker one on the right):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0M2Raqs.png)
Cyan (the lighter one on the left):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GNHQUdu.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/BAQEJJS.png)
Orange:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IVb1ATn.png)
Black:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/sSXp4RL.png)
Titanium:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/7lYnDse.png)
Red:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/QHDHikV.png)
Purple:
TBD
Is that the gold ano color, next to the orange one?
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 28 March 2018, 07:29:54
Here are the picked colors from Vincent!
Rose gold/Pink:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/AL6PciV.png)
Blue (the darker one on the right):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0M2Raqs.png)
Cyan (the lighter one on the left):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GNHQUdu.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/BAQEJJS.png)
Orange:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IVb1ATn.png)
Black:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/sSXp4RL.png)
Titanium:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/7lYnDse.png)
Red:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/QHDHikV.png)
Purple:
TBD
Is that the gold ano color, next to the orange one?
EDIT: Yes that's the gold he will use, the lighter one.
Post by: PotatoTM on Wed, 28 March 2018, 11:41:23
Here are the picked colors from Vincent!
Rose gold/Pink:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/AL6PciV.png)
Blue (the darker one on the right):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0M2Raqs.png)
Cyan (the lighter one on the left):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GNHQUdu.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/BAQEJJS.png)
Orange:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IVb1ATn.png)
Black:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/sSXp4RL.png)
Titanium (should be darker in person, due the light might seems like it's a silver):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/7lYnDse.png)
Red:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/QHDHikV.png)
Purple:
TBD
The titanium seems very light (even accounting for light), but still excited.
Thanks for being a "bridge" between Vincent and us with updates :)
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 28 March 2018, 13:10:04
Here are the picked colors from Vincent!
Rose gold/Pink:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/AL6PciV.png)
Blue (the darker one on the right):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0M2Raqs.png)
Cyan (the lighter one on the left):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GNHQUdu.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/BAQEJJS.png)
Orange:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IVb1ATn.png)
Black:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/sSXp4RL.png)
Titanium (should be darker in person, due the light might seems like it's a silver):Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/7lYnDse.png)
Red:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/QHDHikV.png)
Purple:
TBD
The titanium seems very light (even accounting for light), but still excited.
Thanks for being a "bridge" between Vincent and us with updates :)
I believe it will be dark just like his other gray anode he did in the past since this shouldn't have changed, so just too strong lights in that pic.
Aka, i think it will be more like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/3wCL4nR.pngv)
Post by: jihadu on Wed, 28 March 2018, 16:21:02
Also great anod shots
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 28 March 2018, 16:40:35
Is the 6U spacebar support for centered or off-center stem?
Also great anod shots
As far as i remember plate supported both, but for the PCB i have no idea. I will ask him to check the pcb
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 28 March 2018, 16:46:33
Is the 6U spacebar support for centered or off-center stem?
Also great anod shots
Got the answer: Only Off-centered
Post by: jihadu on Thu, 29 March 2018, 17:12:10
ThanksIs the 6U spacebar support for centered or off-center stem?
Also great anod shots
Got the answer: Only Off-centered
Post by: happycamper87 on Mon, 02 April 2018, 22:49:49
Post by: omjak on Mon, 02 April 2018, 23:21:03
It's already April! Oh how time flies. Hoping that this is still on track for shipping around the 15th of this month. :D
I'm assuming this is shipping from China, so I wouldn't necessarily expect delivery this month.
Post by: happycamper87 on Mon, 02 April 2018, 23:28:14
Nah I just meant that I hope that production wraps up and they start shipping the units out by the 3rd week of this month. But since I'm located around SEA, delivery around April shouldn't sound so far-fetched...
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 03 April 2018, 02:48:17
It's already April! Oh how time flies. Hoping that this is still on track for shipping around the 15th of this month. :D
I'm assuming this is shipping from China, so I wouldn't necessarily expect delivery this month.
Not sure what shipping method is used for China, but for all the others is DHL
Post by: MacGruber117 on Thu, 05 April 2018, 11:31:38
Post by: jihadu on Thu, 05 April 2018, 15:56:52
Any update on this?Vincent said it was going to ship on 15th, but if you want a definitive answer, you can ask Vincent(through Aliexpress, as he is not very active on GH) or Jkaos, as he seems to be handling comunication for the GB.
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 05 April 2018, 16:50:47
Any update on this?Vincent said it was going to ship on 15th, but if you want a definitive answer, you can ask Vincent(through Aliexpress, as he is not very active on GH) or Jkaos, as he seems to be handling comunication for the GB.
He was collecting pics to show and this will surely happen before starting to ship. But no news yet, i guess the shipping of the first batch (100/100/100) is still planned for that date, so mid April. Also there is some sort of festival in China right now, i don't remember the name of it, so Vincent isn't at work right now.
On a side note, i saw other pics of the sample unpolished tho, looks good but can't post rn, just wait :D
Post by: building_an_ergo on Fri, 06 April 2018, 01:17:14
i saw other pics of the sample unpolished tho, looks good but can't post rn, just wait :D
You are such a tease. ;D
Looking forward to seeing the final product.
Post by: PotatoTM on Fri, 06 April 2018, 01:32:18
Any update on this?Vincent said it was going to ship on 15th, but if you want a definitive answer, you can ask Vincent(through Aliexpress, as he is not very active on GH) or Jkaos, as he seems to be handling comunication for the GB.
He was collecting pics to show and this will surely happen before starting to ship. But no news yet, i guess the shipping of the first batch (100/100/100) is still planned for that date, so mid April. Also there is some sort of festival in China right now, i don't remember the name of it, so Vincent isn't at work right now.
On a side note, i saw other pics of the sample unpolished tho, looks good but can't post rn, just wait :D
Colour me excited!
Post by: happycamper87 on Mon, 09 April 2018, 08:51:17
Post by: azachhh on Mon, 09 April 2018, 10:00:10
The Epbt Sushi set I ordered just came in! Now all that's left is the Melody :D
what color Melody did you order to go with?
I got a gold one & will be waiting on the Red Samurai set to put on it.
Post by: shadowrealmwarez on Mon, 09 April 2018, 10:27:29
Post by: CallumMcG on Mon, 09 April 2018, 10:54:48
Post by: happycamper87 on Mon, 09 April 2018, 11:44:37
The Epbt Sushi set I ordered just came in! Now all that's left is the Melody :D
what color Melody did you order to go with?
I got a gold one & will be waiting on the Red Samurai set to put on it.
I went with cyan and the acrylic bottom. Yours sounds awesome!
Post by: azachhh on Mon, 09 April 2018, 16:13:06
The Epbt Sushi set I ordered just came in! Now all that's left is the Melody :D
what color Melody did you order to go with?
I got a gold one & will be waiting on the Red Samurai set to put on it.
I went with cyan and the acrylic bottom. Yours sounds awesome!
Thank you! The sushi set will look :thumb: with cyan. I got acrylic bottom too!
Hope everyone posts pictures of their builds once they start getting delivered.
Post by: truong3016 on Mon, 09 April 2018, 19:51:45
Post by: Dumblescore on Mon, 09 April 2018, 21:16:34
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 10 April 2018, 04:05:45
Oh man I saw this board once a few months ago and then couldn’t find it forever. I was convinced I had just imagined it. I only just today found out it was real and I missed the group buy by a long shot. I would buy this in a heartbeat now if there was an R2 or extra stock
There might be extras my dude, but in case, there will be few few extras he will put for sales.
Post by: runsamok on Tue, 10 April 2018, 09:44:17
Post by: Electrum on Tue, 10 April 2018, 09:54:36
Post by: CallumMcG on Thu, 12 April 2018, 02:50:54
Do you think we will get pictures by the end of the week? I'm going excited to get mine.
I would also love to see a picture of the final colours on the cases :D
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 12 April 2018, 03:42:34
Right now they are engraving Brass and Acrylic (the previous file had to be changed slightly because it was problematic to engrave)
Post by: azachhh on Sat, 14 April 2018, 15:25:31
Post by: PotatoTM on Sun, 15 April 2018, 20:27:51
What’s the latest?? So ready for this!!!
Welp we've reached mid April, so assuming Vincent's not too far from on track (new ship out date) we should be seeing something soonish. But I think it's better to hope for good quality at a later date then bad quality at an earlier date...
Post by: MattSG on Mon, 16 April 2018, 07:22:37
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 16 April 2018, 07:57:46
Asked Vincent via Aliexpress again, apparently shipping starts next week
For the first 100 might actually start this week, i guess "next week" is just a safer bet. Asking for pics now btw.
Post by: PotatoTM on Mon, 16 April 2018, 22:39:33
Asked Vincent via Aliexpress again, apparently shipping starts next week
For the first 100 might actually start this week, i guess "next week" is just a safer bet. Asking for pics now btw.
How many orders were there in total? I want to try to estimate my place ;)
Post by: SakeJams on Mon, 16 April 2018, 22:46:20
Post by: sendrim on Tue, 17 April 2018, 00:07:49
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
Post by: truong3016 on Tue, 17 April 2018, 00:24:36
Can't wait to get mine!
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
zeal 67
ice blue led + nautilus keycaps ;D
Post by: SakeJams on Tue, 17 April 2018, 00:30:58
Can't wait to get mine!Kailh box navy thick click, ice blue LEDs and SA Calm Depths :D went with gray case and cyan plate.
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
Post by: PhantomTaco on Tue, 17 April 2018, 01:41:08
Can't wait to get mine!
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
Haven't decided on LEDS, but I might do box blacks and because the board is cyan, it's getting gmk skeletor.
Post by: building_an_ergo on Tue, 17 April 2018, 03:16:46
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
MX Greens, white LEDs, and XDA Milestone Sakura.
May need to find a new XDA spacebar, I think my current one is 6.5u.
Post by: sendrim on Tue, 17 April 2018, 03:33:08
Can't wait to get mine!Kailh box navy thick click, ice blue LEDs and SA Calm Depths :D went with gray case and cyan plate.
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
How are you going to mount the leds on the boxes? Inside?
Is it normal 3mm LEDs?
Post by: SakeJams on Tue, 17 April 2018, 03:35:44
You can mount them under the switch and then put the switch on top!Can't wait to get mine!Kailh box navy thick click, ice blue LEDs and SA Calm Depths :D went with gray case and cyan plate.
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
How are you going to mount the leds on the boxes? Inside?
Is it normal 3mm LEDs?
Post by: PotatoTM on Tue, 17 April 2018, 04:20:17
Can't wait to get mine!
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
I got a Titanium gray top, Cyan bottom, going to put Tealios with ice blue LEDs... Was really hoping to be able to put GMK Electric on it eventually but for now, DSA Granite as it's the only set I have that isn't being used.
Post by: vicot on Tue, 17 April 2018, 04:27:25
Can't wait to get mine!
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
67g zealios & GMK Laser! Not really about LEDs. Purple/UV or magenta, maybe?
Post by: happycamper87 on Tue, 17 April 2018, 04:35:18
Can't wait to get mine!
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
Planning on putting in some box blacks lubed with krytox 105 with white LEDs and an epbt sushi set. Got the cyan top with acrylic bottom!
Post by: truong3016 on Tue, 17 April 2018, 04:54:50
Post by: Electrum on Tue, 17 April 2018, 08:37:19
Can't wait to get mine!
What switches, LEDs and keycaps you guys planning on equipping it with?
Got the black top with orange plate and acrylic bottom. Orange LEDs with some box pale blues and gmk Yuri waiting for it :)
Post by: vewy_nice on Tue, 17 April 2018, 09:22:40
No LED's, and I THINK I'm going to build it with Cherry Clears...
I can't even remember what color plate I got...
Post by: CallumMcG on Tue, 17 April 2018, 10:10:37
Post by: Starston3 on Tue, 17 April 2018, 10:12:11
Post by: bluesclera on Tue, 17 April 2018, 10:15:36
Post by: happycamper87 on Tue, 17 April 2018, 11:24:20
Cool i'm the only one with Gold on Gold bottom + Silent Red + SA Retro.
Reliving the golden years!!! Sounds awesome man
Post by: Bubblegum on Tue, 17 April 2018, 13:14:33
Post by: Twist3d on Tue, 17 April 2018, 13:50:19
Post by: Mustangdvx on Tue, 17 April 2018, 13:58:22
Cyan top with acrylic bottom and cherry speed silvers. Hopefully the holetites I have fit and I can try swapping out for these zilents to try them out. GMK Miami caps and a Shishi Cyanara.
Which holetitesare you using? I just bought some for the same purpose.
Titanium grey plate and case, acrylic bottom, 62g zilents, some random DSA from AliExpress.
Post by: HADHAYOSH on Tue, 17 April 2018, 15:00:12
Keycaps will be DSA Drifter or GMK Plum, not sure yet
Post by: xantiema on Tue, 17 April 2018, 15:13:09
Post by: azachhh on Tue, 17 April 2018, 18:04:27
Post by: happycamper87 on Tue, 17 April 2018, 18:45:09
I’m doing gold on gold with either gateron greens or kailh pro purples. With yellow LEDs and GMK Red Samurai. :p
Just finished a build for a Daisy board that uses Pro Purples! I don't have much experience with tactile switches, but after using box navys for some time, the much lesser tactility of these purples make them feel slightly like heavy linear switches. Smooth but not as smooth as gateron blacks, I still like how they feel though. They're very quiet but I suspect that's due to the stainless steel bent case I got these switches installed on. Wishing you good luck your build as the pro purples have been rather hit and miss for most users, hopefully, its a hit for you!
Post by: Bizpit on Tue, 17 April 2018, 19:23:22
Probably going to throw 62g lubed vintage black stems in Outemu Ice housings in it.
Super keen for shipping :D
Post by: JaxXz on Tue, 17 April 2018, 20:03:50
Putting Box Navies with DSA Legacy on mine, gonna switch to SA Pulse when the current drop ships.
Stoked for this, I don't think I'll be in the first batch though :(
Post by: Mustangdvx on Tue, 17 April 2018, 20:29:47
Seems like quite a few people when with Titanium Gray top + Cyan Bottom.
Putting Box Navies with DSA Legacy on mine, gonna switch to SA Pulse when the current drop ships.
Stoked for this, I don't think I'll be in the first batch though :(
I'm assuming the PayPal invoice number "Mxxx" corresponds with the order in which they were purchased. Mine is a rather low number given I order right after the GB opened.
Post by: bluesclera on Tue, 17 April 2018, 20:32:09
Post by: Tasteless on Tue, 17 April 2018, 22:18:31
Post by: sendrim on Wed, 18 April 2018, 02:02:59
And for keycaps, Filco SA Swedish ISO. Nice old-school shiny and thicc double-shot ABS.
Post by: vicot on Wed, 18 April 2018, 05:42:23
Post by: m4us on Wed, 18 April 2018, 05:59:37
Quote
I'm assuming the PayPal invoice number "Mxxx" corresponds with the order in which they were purchased. Mine is a rather low number given I order right after the GB opened.i assume that order of shipping depends on the order of anodizing.
EDIT: I asked Vincent on skype and he confirmed it will be shipped out by order number. he also sad mentioned, if the anodizing meets his criteria it will be a bit delayed.
Post by: arninja21 on Wed, 18 April 2018, 06:30:35
Post by: MattSG on Wed, 18 April 2018, 07:34:04
Well if that's true i'm way down on that list at 170's.
Atleast you aren't #265, I'm pretty sure I was the last order, guessing May is optimistic for me
Post by: Woovie on Wed, 18 April 2018, 08:35:07
Just got an email from Vincent to confirm shipping info. Hype? #23I'm #24, wassup neighbor :thumb:
Post by: CallumMcG on Wed, 18 April 2018, 08:45:00
Post by: Astralou on Wed, 18 April 2018, 09:10:42
Post by: Astralou on Wed, 18 April 2018, 09:11:53
Post by: MattSG on Wed, 18 April 2018, 11:57:22
Post by: SakeJams on Wed, 18 April 2018, 12:03:43
Post by: Mustangdvx on Wed, 18 April 2018, 12:38:32
So, this keyboard supports qmk, I want to program my layout ahead of time so I can flash it as soon as I get it assembled, can anyone point me in the right direction on starting that?
The layout should be similar to the YMD96, so if you want to start with one of the key maps there, that might be a good start.
Post by: truong3016 on Wed, 18 April 2018, 19:54:18
Post by: JaxXz on Wed, 18 April 2018, 20:04:49
Post by: bball2 on Wed, 18 April 2018, 21:01:21
Post by: watchy0ubac on Thu, 19 April 2018, 02:25:38
Post by: PotatoTM on Thu, 19 April 2018, 02:41:49
Post by: Mustangdvx on Thu, 19 April 2018, 07:29:04
I'm #35, very excited! I have spent the last 8:30h opening and lubing some tealios... and I'm still only at 60/99 (https://i.imgur.com/pQHs4eP.jpg), going to finish tomorrow.
Oh man, I have 100 zilents coming in that I need to do the same. Which lube are you using?
Post by: vewy_nice on Thu, 19 April 2018, 13:01:00
Mine's un-assembled, so I'll come drop some pictures when it gets here ;)
Post by: PotatoTM on Thu, 19 April 2018, 16:24:03
I'm #35, very excited! I have spent the last 8:30h opening and lubing some tealios... and I'm still only at 60/99 (https://i.imgur.com/pQHs4eP.jpg), going to finish tomorrow.
Oh man, I have 100 zilents coming in that I need to do the same. Which lube are you using?
I’m slow cuz it’s my first time lubing but after a lot of different recommendations from people I ended up going: Krytox VPF 1514 for the spring and GPL 204 for the stem. However instead I would actually recommend Tribosys 3204 as it’s a little thinner (then GPL 204) and way more cost efficient.
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 19 April 2018, 16:26:56
I'm #35, very excited! I have spent the last 8:30h opening and lubing some tealios... and I'm still only at 60/99 (https://i.imgur.com/pQHs4eP.jpg), going to finish tomorrow.
Oh man, I have 100 zilents coming in that I need to do the same. Which lube are you using?
I’m slow cuz it’s my first time lubing but after a lot of different recommendations from people I ended up going: Krytox VPF 1514 for the spring and GPL 204 for the stem. However instead I would actually recommend Tribosys 3204 as it’s a little thinner (then GPL 204) and way more cost efficient.
Yeah don't use 204 for switches guys!!!!! Neither mix them in such a way.
Use 105 on linears, 106 on tactiles (I still have to use trybosys).
edit: to clarify, don't use the base 204 for switches, but you can use tribosys with the 204 grade 0 formula (which is different), that's ok for switches.
Post by: quadfreak on Thu, 19 April 2018, 18:08:58
Are these being shipped via FedEx? Just got an email about something coming from new jersey and I am assuming that it is this.
Post by: omjak on Thu, 19 April 2018, 18:11:09
(massdrop also ships from NJ)
Post by: Hexe on Thu, 19 April 2018, 21:19:05
I purchased some Zealios 67g to go with this board - can you solder 1.8mm/3mm LEDs with these switches? Again I'm new to more custom boards so I have no idea how it works, do the LEDs go under the switches?
SO excited to see everyone's final product!
Post by: M on Thu, 19 April 2018, 21:30:51
Again I'm new to more custom boards so I have no idea how it works, do the LEDs go under the switches?
SO excited to see everyone's final product!
I don't really know how to explain it, but this pic should be helpful (https://d2fu7qgd3tdbcc.cloudfront.net/images/detailed/1/3mm-led-switch.jpg?t=1448959437)
Post by: truong3016 on Thu, 19 April 2018, 22:23:42
Post by: Hexe on Thu, 19 April 2018, 23:09:37
I don't really know how to explain it, but this pic should be helpful
Thanks, that explains things!
just my 0.02$, don't use 3mm led if you plan to use cherry profile cap
I plan to use DSA profile, that should be ok with 1.8mm or no?
Post by: truong3016 on Thu, 19 April 2018, 23:41:54
Post by: arninja21 on Fri, 20 April 2018, 06:40:05
Post by: quadfreak on Fri, 20 April 2018, 09:32:54
I read that it's DHL (not sure if that changed)
(massdrop also ships from NJ)
Yeah I know that, but the only drop I’m in currently is Tokyo60 and that’s not supposed to ship until August. Plus it says the package is 10lbs
. Just trying to figure out what it is lol
Post by: xantiema on Fri, 20 April 2018, 11:40:13
Well if that's true i'm way down on that list at 170's.
Atleast you aren't #265, I'm pretty sure I was the last order, guessing May is optimistic for me
Was that even an option anywhere?
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 20 April 2018, 16:20:57
I read that it's DHL (not sure if that changed)
(massdrop also ships from NJ)
Yeah I know that, but the only drop I’m in currently is Tokyo60 and that’s not supposed to ship until August. Plus it says the package is 10lbs
10lbs might be the Melody premium kit.
Post by: m4us on Fri, 20 April 2018, 16:24:52
And the contents are a surprise?I read that it's DHL (not sure if that changed)
(massdrop also ships from NJ)
Yeah I know that, but the only drop I’m in currently is Tokyo60 and that’s not supposed to ship until August. Plus it says the package is 10lbs
10lbs might be the Melody premium kit.
Post by: Electrum on Fri, 20 April 2018, 19:56:32
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 21 April 2018, 12:06:23
Any updates on pictures?
When there will be pics of the final thing of EVERY kit, you will see these pics here.
Also when you will see the pics, it will also mean that the batch is probably already in transit.
Post by: quadfreak on Sat, 21 April 2018, 14:47:55
I read that it's DHL (not sure if that changed)
(massdrop also ships from NJ)
Yeah I know that, but the only drop I’m in currently is Tokyo60 and that’s not supposed to ship until August. Plus it says the package is 10lbs
10lbs might be the Melody premium kit.
Yeah I ordered the all alum one (not the one with both bottoms) and this is the only thing I can think it would be. Guess we will find out on Thursday haha.
Post by: JaxXz on Sat, 21 April 2018, 14:49:25
Can someone provide me/help me program it to the "standard" 96 layout like the one on in the title photo? I have no experience with QMK. https://i.imgur.com/9o0a6XF.png. I chose the nav-less layout and now I wan't to change it :(
Post by: Mustangdvx on Sat, 21 April 2018, 14:51:56
When there will be pics of the final thing of EVERY kit, you will see these pics here.
Also when you will see the pics, it will also mean that the batch is probably already in transit.
So next week???
Post by: m4us on Sat, 21 April 2018, 18:09:01
The boards come pre-flashed right?
Can someone provide me/help me program it to the "standard" 96 layout like the one on in the title photo? I have no experience with QMK. https://i.imgur.com/9o0a6XF.png. I chose the nav-less layout and now I wan't to change it :(
you still need to wait for an update in the qmk repo that adds the melody and then you could start changing things up. if you still need help with qmk just shoot me a message when your board arrives.
Post by: Mustangdvx on Sun, 22 April 2018, 13:21:42
Post by: KaosJ on Sun, 22 April 2018, 13:27:28
Zilents and sip sockets are on their way. Does anyone have any tips for [a noon] to install them?
How: Put the sip socket in the switch, close the switch, put the led in to make the sockets straight, solder switch+sip sockets.
Tip: Do NOT install sip sockets :)
Post by: Mustangdvx on Sun, 22 April 2018, 14:19:39
Zilents and sip sockets are on their way. Does anyone have any tips for [a noon] to install them?
How: Put the sip socket in the switch, close the switch, put the led in to make the sockets straight, solder switch+sip sockets.
Tip: Do NOT install sip sockets :)
Oh I mean the other type of sockets for the switches, not LEDs.
Post by: PotatoTM on Sun, 22 April 2018, 14:56:37
just my 0.02$, don't use 3mm led if you plan to use cherry profile cap:/ I planned on using cherry profile keycaps with 3mm LEDs... would it be better for me to just not use LEDs at all? I’m kind of indefferent about the lights, was just a nice addition/bonus.
Post by: KaosJ on Sun, 22 April 2018, 15:02:39
Zilents and sip sockets are on their way. Does anyone have any tips for [a noon] to install them?
How: Put the sip socket in the switch, close the switch, put the led in to make the sockets straight, solder switch+sip sockets.
Tip: Do NOT install sip sockets :)
Oh I mean the other type of sockets for the switches, not LEDs.
Oh alright.
Hopefully PCB holes will be a good fit for the holtites without having to solder them.
On a side note, the keyborad is TOP-MOUNT (plate screwed on the top part of the case), so with holtites means that when you remove/swap the switches, you will still have to unscrew the whole thing, aka when you remove the switches, the pcb will fall down.
Post by: KaosJ on Sun, 22 April 2018, 15:07:49
just my 0.02$, don't use 3mm led if you plan to use cherry profile cap:/ I planned on using cherry profile keycaps with 3mm LEDs... would it be better for me to just not use LEDs at all? I’m kind of indefferent about the lights, was just a nice addition/bonus.
No leds or 1.8mm leds.
Not sure what color you want, but you can find enough colors with 1.8mm and that one is ok with any keycap
Post by: PotatoTM on Sun, 22 April 2018, 18:32:43
just my 0.02$, don't use 3mm led if you plan to use cherry profile cap:/ I planned on using cherry profile keycaps with 3mm LEDs... would it be better for me to just not use LEDs at all? I’m kind of indefferent about the lights, was just a nice addition/bonus.
No leds or 1.8mm leds.
Not sure what color you want, but you can find enough colors with 1.8mm and that one is ok with any keycap
Alright, was going to go Ice Blue. Can't seem to find a light blue / cyan colour in 1.8mm LEDs.
Post by: JaxXz on Sun, 22 April 2018, 23:49:27
just my 0.02$, don't use 3mm led if you plan to use cherry profile cap:/ I planned on using cherry profile keycaps with 3mm LEDs... would it be better for me to just not use LEDs at all? I’m kind of indefferent about the lights, was just a nice addition/bonus.
No leds or 1.8mm leds.
Not sure what color you want, but you can find enough colors with 1.8mm and that one is ok with any keycap
Alright, was going to go Ice Blue. Can't seem to find a light blue / cyan colour in 1.8mm LEDs.
mehkey has some cyan-ish 1.8mm leds https://mehkee.com/products/leds-2x3x4mm-and-1-8mm-1?variant=45263792335
Post by: PotatoTM on Mon, 23 April 2018, 00:47:35
just my 0.02$, don't use 3mm led if you plan to use cherry profile cap:/ I planned on using cherry profile keycaps with 3mm LEDs... would it be better for me to just not use LEDs at all? I’m kind of indefferent about the lights, was just a nice addition/bonus.
No leds or 1.8mm leds.
Not sure what color you want, but you can find enough colors with 1.8mm and that one is ok with any keycap
Alright, was going to go Ice Blue. Can't seem to find a light blue / cyan colour in 1.8mm LEDs.
mehkey has some cyan-ish 1.8mm leds https://mehkee.com/products/leds-2x3x4mm-and-1-8mm-1?variant=45263792335
That's actually perfect, but they're out of stock sadly. I got these (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/F1-8-bright-green-the-1-8MM-green-light-emitting-diode-LED-line-light-emitting-diodes/746370398.html) but they're darker than wanted, might just go LED-less then maybe solder some on later.
Post by: CallumMcG on Mon, 23 April 2018, 05:24:12
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 23 April 2018, 05:27:29
Will we get shipping notification via email when they ship?
Yep
Post by: waymo on Tue, 24 April 2018, 09:39:40
Post by: MacGruber117 on Tue, 24 April 2018, 09:59:14
Post by: azachhh on Tue, 24 April 2018, 11:20:17
Any update? Last word was shipping starts the 15th, but now there's a problem with the CNC legend on the back? What's the status?
An update would be nice! I haven’t gotten any emails since placing my two orders.
Invoices M102 & M126
Post by: PhantomTaco on Tue, 24 April 2018, 12:41:29
Any update? Last word was shipping starts the 15th, but now there's a problem with the CNC legend on the back? What's the status?
An update would be nice! I haven’t gotten any emails since placing my two orders.
Invoices M102 & M126
First batch has started shipping out if you look through the last page or so of posts in this thread.
Post by: Mustangdvx on Tue, 24 April 2018, 12:52:51
First batch has started shipping out if you look through the last page or so of posts in this thread.
No, I don't think that's the case. No one posted that they actually received their shipping notification.
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 24 April 2018, 13:00:18
First batch has started shipping out if you look through the last page or so of posts in this thread.
No, I don't think that's the case. No one posted that they actually received their shipping notification.
People received shipping notification because the label was created.
The actual shipping is starting but is not shipped yet (this was the last update of yesterday)
Post by: CallumMcG on Tue, 24 April 2018, 14:14:31
First batch has started shipping out if you look through the last page or so of posts in this thread.
No, I don't think that's the case. No one posted that they actually received their shipping notification.
I'm order 014 and I haven't had a shipping notification yet, the only email I have had regarding shipping was Apr 16 which just said:
Quote
Now it comes to final test stage before shipment.Frist 100 orders will be shipped very soon,then 100-200,then 200-300.So pls confirm your address and phone No for express shipping needs.
I sent him an email earlier on so hopefully he'll get back to me :)
Post by: SakeJams on Tue, 24 April 2018, 14:16:17
Post by: watchy0ubac on Tue, 24 April 2018, 14:40:55
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 24 April 2018, 14:44:07
First batch has started shipping out if you look through the last page or so of posts in this thread.
No, I don't think that's the case. No one posted that they actually received their shipping notification.
I'm order 014 and I haven't had a shipping notification yet, the only email I have had regarding shipping was Apr 16 which just said:QuoteNow it comes to final test stage before shipment.Frist 100 orders will be shipped very soon,then 100-200,then 200-300.So pls confirm your address and phone No for express shipping needs.
I sent him an email earlier on so hopefully he'll get back to me :)
Yeah that's it. Maybe i was unclear (my bad), i mean that mail to confirm the address, not the actual shipping notification that you get once the package is shipped or 1-2 days before the courier pick it up.
On a side note, the labels afaik are created/requested by him while people confirm the address, so soon you might get the real shipping notifical from dhl/other.
Post by: waymo on Tue, 24 April 2018, 15:07:15
Post by: PotatoTM on Tue, 24 April 2018, 15:27:08
Can someone please help? I've posted on the reddit thread, emailed and posted here. My address is wrong and I need to correct before it ships. Please let me know what I'm supposed to do.
Email Vincent again if you haven’t gotten a reply yet (and it’s been more then 48 hours) here are his emails:
Vincent.zhao@ymdkey.com
Vincent.zhao.889@gmail.com
Double check that you are sending to the right address
Post by: oldcat on Tue, 24 April 2018, 15:40:56
Post by: SakeJams on Tue, 24 April 2018, 15:42:36
This looks better than the Kira, anyone feels the same?Absolutely agree
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 24 April 2018, 15:44:23
Can someone please help? I've posted on the reddit thread, emailed and posted here. My address is wrong and I need to correct before it ships. Please let me know what I'm supposed to do.
Mate when you need to communicate important things, don't use gh or the old reddit post, neither reddit pm's
Just use his contacts:
mod edit: personal information removed. Please use PMs to communicate this sort of thing.
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 24 April 2018, 20:02:13
mod edit: personal information removed. Please use PMs to communicate this sort of thing.
For mods: these are just the mails/skype to contact Vincent and should be used in case someone has something to say about his order, he also shared these contacts here in the first page. Not sure why it got deleted, Vincent is ok to share these information, in fact he wants customers to contact him on mails and eventually skype if he they don't get any reply via mail (first channel of communication for the orders are mails)
Post by: xantiema on Wed, 25 April 2018, 04:41:13
mod edit: personal information removed. Please use PMs to communicate this sort of thing.
For mods: these are just the mails/skype to contact Vincent and should be used in case someone has something to say about his order, he also shared these contacts here in the first page. Not sure why it got deleted, Vincent is ok to share these information, in fact he wants customers to contact him on mails and eventually skype if he they don't get any reply via mail (first channel of communication for the orders are mails)
Edited: Found details on his website
Post by: happycamper87 on Wed, 25 April 2018, 05:37:55
This looks better than the Kira, anyone feels the same?
Most definitely. Only thing missing from this are hot-swap sockets and some RGB underglow for the alu bottom. But for the price it definitely cant be beat. Really hoping to see the finished product this week though.
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 25 April 2018, 05:45:49
This looks better than the Kira, anyone feels the same?
Most definitely. Only thing missing from this are hot-swap sockets and some RGB underglow for the alu bottom. But for the price it definitely cant be beat. Really hoping to see the finished product this week though.
Sockets are good for me since i use the standard layout, but the actual sockets are a big limit, not allowing multiple layouts.
For the RGB on the alu base, i agree even tho i don't appreciate rgb that much
Post by: xantiema on Wed, 25 April 2018, 05:48:36
This looks better than the Kira, anyone feels the same?
Most definitely. Only thing missing from this are hot-swap sockets and some RGB underglow for the alu bottom. But for the price it definitely cant be beat. Really hoping to see the finished product this week though.
Sockets are good for me since i use the standard layout, but the actual sockets are a big limit, not allowing multiple layouts.
For the RGB on the alu base, i agree even tho i don't appreciate rgb that much
I agree. Never been much of an RGB LED fan myself, but I can't say no to cheap RGB 'just-in-case'.
Post by: oldcat on Wed, 25 April 2018, 11:23:59
This looks better than the Kira, anyone feels the same?
Most definitely. Only thing missing from this are hot-swap sockets and some RGB underglow for the alu bottom. But for the price it definitely cant be beat. Really hoping to see the finished product this week though.
Sockets are good for me since i use the standard layout, but the actual sockets are a big limit, not allowing multiple layouts.
For the RGB on the alu base, i agree even tho i don't appreciate rgb that much
Yeah, Kira is definitely having more technology in there. But this has better look.
Post by: Twist3d on Wed, 25 April 2018, 19:48:21
First batch has started shipping out if you look through the last page or so of posts in this thread.
No, I don't think that's the case. No one posted that they actually received their shipping notification.
I'm order 014 and I haven't had a shipping notification yet, the only email I have had regarding shipping was Apr 16 which just said:QuoteNow it comes to final test stage before shipment.Frist 100 orders will be shipped very soon,then 100-200,then 200-300.So pls confirm your address and phone No for express shipping needs.
I sent him an email earlier on so hopefully he'll get back to me :)
They say orders 1-100 will ship soon, I am M100, but haven't gotten any notifications or confirmations either.
Post by: K.Mak on Wed, 25 April 2018, 22:15:34
This looks better than the Kira, anyone feels the same?
Most definitely. Only thing missing from this are hot-swap sockets and some RGB underglow for the alu bottom. But for the price it definitely cant be beat. Really hoping to see the finished product this week though.
Having owned a K-Type, anodized aluminum and switch removal is no fun. No matter how careful you are, you're bound to nick the case. A steel or brass plate might fare better though.
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 26 April 2018, 02:58:49
They say orders 1-100 will ship soon, I am M100, but haven't gotten any notifications or confirmations either.
If you are in the first 100 orders, doesn't mean necessary that you are in the batch. Order processed in order but is not always possible.
Post by: watchy0ubac on Thu, 26 April 2018, 03:06:45
Post by: HotRoderX on Thu, 26 April 2018, 03:17:57
This looks better than the Kira, anyone feels the same?
Most definitely. Only thing missing from this are hot-swap sockets and some RGB underglow for the alu bottom. But for the price it definitely cant be beat. Really hoping to see the finished product this week though.
Sockets are good for me since i use the standard layout, but the actual sockets are a big limit, not allowing multiple layouts.
For the RGB on the alu base, i agree even tho i don't appreciate rgb that much
Yeah, Kira is definitely having more technology in there. But this has better look.
been hearing rumbles about the Whitefox 1.0 (Massdrop Sold) and 2.0 (Input Club Sold) having extremely bad ESD Issues.. also lot of people me included think input clubs lack of service is a bit much. Then there the lack of updates also.. and the fact they always bring up there not a company yet! honestly.. at the rate there going they will most likely gross over million dollar's in transactions this year. Which I mean at what point does it go from garage band to rock star!.. When they start grossing 30-40million in sales?
I kinda kicking my self cause I had my choice between this Melody95 and the Espectro... and I went Espectro and now JMD is kinda MIA from the scene stepping away for personal reasons right after. last update was trying to submit payment which has kinda left a really bad taste in my mouth with all things. I mean.. sucks real life and all but at the same time... you can't just walk away from a company be like sorry! I got other things to worry about. Special when you taken large sums of money from the community!
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 26 April 2018, 03:23:25
Hey KaosJ, do you happen to know the height of the case at the front? I tried to email Vincent, but I don't want to be too big of a pain in the ass since I'm sure he's busy finishing some people's orders. Only trying to find out to get a wrist rest for the board.
I'm not sure if it was changed for the height too (i don't think so) and the older one was like that:
Note: you have to consider rubber feets too, so add at least 2/3mm
- Before the curve/bevel : 16.5mm (with feets probably ~19mm)
- After the curve/bevel : 20.4mm (with feets probably ~23mm)
(https://i.imgur.com/r8GKfY5.png)
Post by: m4us on Thu, 26 April 2018, 03:33:56
Yeah imagine that purple wont be in the first 100 orders
They say orders 1-100 will ship soon, I am M100, but haven't gotten any notifications or confirmations either.
If you are in the first 100 orders, doesn't mean necessary that you are in the batch. Order processed in order but is not always possible.
Post by: watchy0ubac on Thu, 26 April 2018, 03:35:45
Hey KaosJ, do you happen to know the height of the case at the front? I tried to email Vincent, but I don't want to be too big of a pain in the ass since I'm sure he's busy finishing some people's orders. Only trying to find out to get a wrist rest for the board.
I'm not sure if it was changed for the height too (i don't think so) and the older one was like that:
Note: you have to consider rubber feets too, so add at least 2/3mm
- Before the curve/bevel : 16.5mm (with feets probably ~19mm)
- After the curve/bevel : 20.4mm (with feets probably ~23mm)
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/r8GKfY5.png)
Thank you a ton! Is it too quick to say I love you?
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 26 April 2018, 03:35:57
Yeah imagine that purple wont be in the first 100 orders
They say orders 1-100 will ship soon, I am M100, but haven't gotten any notifications or confirmations either.
If you are in the first 100 orders, doesn't mean necessary that you are in the batch. Order processed in order but is not always possible.
There are only 5 purple in the first batch of 100, mine isn't in the first batch either (yeah i got purple)
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 26 April 2018, 03:36:35
Hey KaosJ, do you happen to know the height of the case at the front? I tried to email Vincent, but I don't want to be too big of a pain in the ass since I'm sure he's busy finishing some people's orders. Only trying to find out to get a wrist rest for the board.
I'm not sure if it was changed for the height too (i don't think so) and the older one was like that:
Note: you have to consider rubber feets too, so add at least 2/3mm
- Before the curve/bevel : 16.5mm (with feets probably ~19mm)
- After the curve/bevel : 20.4mm (with feets probably ~23mm)
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/r8GKfY5.png)
Thank you a ton! Is it too quick to say I love you?
💜
Post by: m4us on Thu, 26 April 2018, 04:12:36
Yeah I got purple with order 70 and I guess I'm not on the first 100 eitherYeah imagine that purple wont be in the first 100 orders
They say orders 1-100 will ship soon, I am M100, but haven't gotten any notifications or confirmations either.
If you are in the first 100 orders, doesn't mean necessary that you are in the batch. Order processed in order but is not always possible.
There are only 5 purple in the first batch of 100, mine isn't in the first batch either (yeah i got purple)
Post by: WHeisenberg on Thu, 26 April 2018, 09:14:24
Just got my Zilents in the mail and cannot wait to put 'em on my Melody.
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 26 April 2018, 09:35:03
Does anyone have a (very) rough idea as to when orders #200-300 could ship? Is it something like 1-ish week, or 1-ish month?
Just got my Zilents in the mail and cannot wait to put 'em on my Melody.
If everything goes well, it should be a continuous flow (e.g. a batch ends to ship, the next one starts soon). Expect 1/2 week for the second batch at the worse
Post by: Bubblegum on Thu, 26 April 2018, 10:15:11
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 26 April 2018, 10:16:18
Any word on the Candykeys proxy orders? Does it ship out at the end or in the same continous flow?
No idea, i'll ask
Post by: WHeisenberg on Thu, 26 April 2018, 10:35:43
Does anyone have a (very) rough idea as to when orders #200-300 could ship? Is it something like 1-ish week, or 1-ish month?
Just got my Zilents in the mail and cannot wait to put 'em on my Melody.
If everything goes well, it should be a continuous flow (e.g. a batch ends to ship, the next one starts soon). Expect 1/2 week for the second batch at the worse
Thanks! Sounds great!
Post by: mankikami on Thu, 26 April 2018, 10:53:21
Post by: jihadu on Thu, 26 April 2018, 11:02:44
Some one already asked lol :)
Post by: rippor on Thu, 26 April 2018, 12:54:31
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 26 April 2018, 15:09:57
My invoice is order M005, yall have any ideas when itll ship?
If the color/kit allowed, it should be this batch since you are #5 (so you should have got the mail with address confirmation).
If you didn't got the mail, it will be probably the next batch
Post by: SakeJams on Thu, 26 April 2018, 15:15:44
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 26 April 2018, 15:29:11
When are they looking to have all orders shipped out by? I understand if this is an unrealistic question lol
No idea. The Vincent's intent is to have a continuous flow as I said before, so if everything goes smoothly, these should be 0/7 days between the shipping of one batch and the next one.
Mainly because the first batch was a problem because he had to fix a ton of things, so batch 2/3 SHOULD be easy easy (also batch 3 should be some extras too so most of the people are in the first 2 batches).
For example during the first batch there was a lot of QC: e.g. the acrylic part turned out to be much more expensive than expected (actually more expensive than the alu at the end) because there was a lot of waste and errors on acrylic and it wasn't acceptable. Same for the engrave which was in fact changed. These are examples on why the first batch was soo slow, but the next batch will not have that long troubleshooting stage.
Post by: Electrum on Thu, 26 April 2018, 15:34:55
When are they looking to have all orders shipped out by? I understand if this is an unrealistic question lol
No idea. The Vincent's intent is to have a continuous flow as I said before, so if everything goes smoothly, these should be 0/7 days between the shipping of one batch and the next one.
Mainly because the first batch was a problem because he had to fix a ton of things, so batch 2/3 SHOULD be easy easy (also batch 3 should be some extras too so most of the people are in the first 2 batches).
For example during the first batch there was a lot of QC: e.g. the acrylic part turned out to be much more expensive than expected (actually more expensive than the alu at the end) because there was a lot of waste and errors on acrylic and it wasn't acceptable. Same for the engrave which was in fact changed. These are examples on why the first batch was soo slow, but the next batch will not have that long troubleshooting stage.
Thanks for keeping us updated with this :thumb: it's my first GB and your communication with Vincent has reassured me this won't be a horror story like other GBs.
Post by: bball2 on Thu, 26 April 2018, 17:16:12
No idea. The Vincent's intent is to have a continuous flow as I said before, so if everything goes smoothly, these should be 0/7 days between the shipping of one batch and the next one.Thanks for keeping us updated! Can't wait to get mine :thumb:
Mainly because the first batch was a problem because he had to fix a ton of things, so batch 2/3 SHOULD be easy easy (also batch 3 should be some extras too so most of the people are in the first 2 batches).
For example during the first batch there was a lot of QC: e.g. the acrylic part turned out to be much more expensive than expected (actually more expensive than the alu at the end) because there was a lot of waste and errors on acrylic and it wasn't acceptable. Same for the engrave which was in fact changed. These are examples on why the first batch was soo slow, but the next batch will not have that long troubleshooting stage.
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 26 April 2018, 17:20:27
When are they looking to have all orders shipped out by? I understand if this is an unrealistic question lol
No idea. The Vincent's intent is to have a continuous flow as I said before, so if everything goes smoothly, these should be 0/7 days between the shipping of one batch and the next one.
Mainly because the first batch was a problem because he had to fix a ton of things, so batch 2/3 SHOULD be easy easy (also batch 3 should be some extras too so most of the people are in the first 2 batches).
For example during the first batch there was a lot of QC: e.g. the acrylic part turned out to be much more expensive than expected (actually more expensive than the alu at the end) because there was a lot of waste and errors on acrylic and it wasn't acceptable. Same for the engrave which was in fact changed. These are examples on why the first batch was soo slow, but the next batch will not have that long troubleshooting stage.
Thanks for keeping us updated with this :thumb: it's my first GB and your communication with Vincent has reassured me this won't be a horror story like other GBs.
No problem, he just asked me to manage the communication especially here on GH because he is not familiar with GH formatting and other things.
Also he is not replying fast these days since he is doing a lot of things, even to me, so don't get worried if you don't get a reply on the mail. Please just don't mass-write him asking "when the order will be shipped", because if you didn't got any mail notification, your order is not going to be shipped in that batch :D
Post by: happycamper87 on Thu, 26 April 2018, 17:52:28
Absolutely cannot wait!
Post by: rippor on Fri, 27 April 2018, 00:08:51
My invoice is order M005, yall have any ideas when itll ship?
If the color/kit allowed, it should be this batch since you are #5 (so you should have got the mail with address confirmation).
If you didn't got the mail, it will be probably the next batch
Well it was titanium grey and black plate so i cant imagine it would be that far down list... and i still dont have a shipping notification....
Post by: PotatoTM on Fri, 27 April 2018, 01:51:02
My invoice is order M005, yall have any ideas when itll ship?
If the color/kit allowed, it should be this batch since you are #5 (so you should have got the mail with address confirmation).
If you didn't got the mail, it will be probably the next batch
Well it was titanium grey and black plate so i cant imagine it would be that far down list... and i still dont have a shipping notification....
I don't think anyone got a shipping notification yet, what you should be looking for is an address confirmation e-mail (and maybe phone number too because apparently that's needed for express shipping).
Post by: Dumblescore on Fri, 27 April 2018, 02:29:33
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 27 April 2018, 02:31:11
Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Fri, 27 April 2018, 02:31:20
Sooo looking forward to getting one of these some day, aftermarket or R2 if there ever is oneThere won't be an R2.
Post by: CallumMcG on Fri, 27 April 2018, 02:42:13
Update coming today
You got me all excited now lol
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 27 April 2018, 09:44:54
Update coming today
Too soon. Update tomorrow, Vincent needs some confirmations from some factories.
For now, enjoy some pics: https://imgur.com/a/r33uY7n
Post by: vicot on Fri, 27 April 2018, 09:52:39
Maybe I should've gotten 2
Post by: bluesclera on Fri, 27 April 2018, 09:56:12
Post by: xantiema on Fri, 27 April 2018, 10:00:27
Post by: happycamper87 on Fri, 27 April 2018, 10:20:39
Post by: CallumMcG on Fri, 27 April 2018, 10:24:09
Post by: Dennyroxsox on Fri, 27 April 2018, 10:28:02
Update coming today
Too soon. Update tomorrow, Vincent needs some confirmations from some factories.
For now, enjoy some pics: https://imgur.com/a/r33uY7n
These look great! I can't wait to see all of the colors. Do we have any insight on how many extras there will be?
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 27 April 2018, 10:29:18
Update coming today
Too soon. Update tomorrow, Vincent needs some confirmations from some factories.
For now, enjoy some pics: https://imgur.com/a/r33uY7n
These look great! I can't wait to see all of the colors. Do we have any insight on how many extras there will be?
Nope!
Post by: PotatoTM on Fri, 27 April 2018, 11:12:43
Post by: bball2 on Fri, 27 April 2018, 15:03:56
Post by: jihadu on Fri, 27 April 2018, 16:56:50
Post by: PttrnRcgntn on Fri, 27 April 2018, 17:42:48
Kinda sad I went with an acrylic bottom. That brass weight tho :(
Me too! Maybe there will be some extra bottom plates... Fingers crossed.
Post by: CallumMcG on Sat, 28 April 2018, 04:17:03
Quote
Here is a update on the Melody96 GB. Sorry if we have been quiet recently with no updates but we are really busy in the production and problem solving, so we let other people trying to handle the communication (mainly jkaos).
Anyway! Here are some pics of the Alu kit of the keyboard:
ALBUM! (Alu kit) (Same pictures KaosJ posted yesterday)
The acrylic bottom is sandblasting now, we wanted to have everything ready before showing photos, but it is really the time for an update at this point. So we will show the acrylic when we have it sandblasted. Very soon.
Now, during the last weeks we had a lot of quality control and delays, some examples of problems we had to sort out:
Acrylic bottom was really problematic, with a lot of waste of material and many produced parts didn't pass our QC check.
In fact the acrylic bottom ended up to be even more expensive than the Alu bottom for us, making almost no profit on it (well the final price was too low probably), but still we went ahead and we sorted out all the issues and produced it.
We had to change the electroplating factory for brass weight and plate, the first factory had a really dark one, so we had to search and find a good factory for it.
The brass engrave was also redesigned, it was not looking that well on brass and was really problematic on the acrylic bottom, creating even more acrylic waste.
Deadlines not respected by some factories, the initial CNY and some other things ****ed up the whole production plan/ETA.
The environment department investigated anodizing and brushing factory very strictly this year. In fact the Anodizing factory was forced to close for some days and negociated with them and had to do many documents to re-open the factory.
When we had to get things shipped, our multiple refuses of the object due mistakes or things not meeting our standards, made the thing even slower.
As many of you know, we got many orders so the production was divided in 3 batches of 100. When possible, we ship in order of paid invoices.
What probably all of you want to hear now, WHEN MELODY IS SHIPPING?
2 May: keyboards with alu bottom with silver plate starts to ship (around 30 keyboards of batch 1)
5 May: Other keyboards with alu bottom of batch 1 with plates that are not silver (brass and all the other colors)
7 May: Acrylic bases all ready and checked
9-10 May: Batch 2 which contains alu of any color and acrylic starts to ship.
Batch 3: continuous flow after batch 2 ends.
EU proxy should be one of the last to ship, batch 3 (different orders)
Sorry for these delays but we did our best to assure that everything has the quality that users expect from us, often giving up part of the profit to do it.
I hope this clears things up. You will receive a mail with the address confirmation when your keyboard is about to ship.
Post by: vincent88928 on Sat, 28 April 2018, 05:54:44
Here is an update on the Melody96 GB.
Sorry if we have been quiet recently with no updates but we are really busy in the production and problem solving, so we let other people trying to handle the communication (mainly jkaos).
SHIPPING
As many of you know, we got many orders so the production was divided in 3 batches of 100. When possible, we ship in order of paid invoices.
What probably all of you want to hear now, WHEN MELODY IS SHIPPING?
- 2 May: keyboards with alu bottom with silver plate starts to ship (around 30 keyboards of batch 1)
- 5 May: Other keyboards with alu bottom of batch 1 with plates that are not silver (brass and all the other colors)
- 7 May: Acrylic bases all ready and checked
- 9-10 May: Batch 2 which contains alu of any color and acrylic starts to ship.
- Batch 3: continuous flow after batch 2 ends.
- EU proxy should be one of the last to ship, batch 3 (different orders)
PROBLEM SOLVING
Now, during the last weeks we had a lot of quality control and delays, some examples of problems we had to sort out:
- Acrylic bottom was really problematic, with a lot of waste of material and many produced parts didn't pass our QC check.
In fact the acrylic bottom ended up to be even more expensive than the Alu bottom for us, making almost no profit on it (well the final price was too low probably), but still we went ahead and we sorted out all the issues and produced it. - We had to change the electroplating factory for brass weight and plate, the first factory had a really dark one, so we had to search and find a good factory for it.
- The brass engrave was also redesigned, it was not looking that well on brass and was really problematic on the acrylic bottom, creating even more acrylic waste.
- Deadlines not respected by some factories, the initial CNY and some other things ****ed up the whole production plan/ETA.
- The environment department investigated anodizing and brushing factory very strictly this year. In fact the Anodizing factory was forced to close for some days and negociated with them and had to do many documents to re-open the factory.
- When we had to get things shipped, our multiple refuses of the object due mistakes or things not meeting our standards, made the thing even slower.
Sorry for these delays but we did our best to assure that everything has the quality that users expect from us, often giving up part of our profit to do it.
I hope this clears things up. You will receive a mail with the address confirmation when your keyboard is about to ship.
PHOTOS
Jkaos/KaosJ already showed the album, but here you go again:
(https://i.imgur.com/vr0o2mv.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/PFsfHFO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UhehgZj.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/nqlMYUU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/cBHssf6.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/56iHk2W.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yUJt5Bv.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ZdotWNd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IXhW9YB.jpg)
Contacts
Vincent.zhao@ymdkey.com
Vincent.zhao.889@gmail.com
Greetings,
Vincent/YMDK
Post by: WHeisenberg on Sat, 28 April 2018, 09:57:35
Hello GH!
Here is an update on the Melody96 GB.
Sorry if we have been quiet recently with no updates but we are really busy in the production and problem solving, so we let other people trying to handle the communication (mainly jkaos).
SHIPPING
As many of you know, we got many orders so the production was divided in 3 batches of 100. When possible, we ship in order of paid invoices.
What probably all of you want to hear now, WHEN MELODY IS SHIPPING?
- 2 May: keyboards with alu bottom with silver plate starts to ship (around 30 keyboards of batch 1)
- 5 May: Other keyboards with alu bottom of batch 1 with plates that are not silver (brass and all the other colors)
- 7 May: Acrylic bases all ready and checked
- 9-10 May: Batch 2 which contains alu of any color and acrylic starts to ship.
- Batch 3: continuous flow after batch 2 ends.
- EU proxy should be one of the last to ship, batch 3 (different orders)
PROBLEM SOLVING
Now, during the last weeks we had a lot of quality control and delays, some examples of problems we had to sort out:
- Acrylic bottom was really problematic, with a lot of waste of material and many produced parts didn't pass our QC check.
In fact the acrylic bottom ended up to be even more expensive than the Alu bottom for us, making almost no profit on it (well the final price was too low probably), but still we went ahead and we sorted out all the issues and produced it.- We had to change the electroplating factory for brass weight and plate, the first factory had a really dark one, so we had to search and find a good factory for it.
- The brass engrave was also redesigned, it was not looking that well on brass and was really problematic on the acrylic bottom, creating even more acrylic waste.
- Deadlines not respected by some factories, the initial CNY and some other things ****ed up the whole production plan/ETA.
- The environment department investigated anodizing and brushing factory very strictly this year. In fact the Anodizing factory was forced to close for some days and negociated with them and had to do many documents to re-open the factory.
- When we had to get things shipped, our multiple refuses of the object due mistakes or things not meeting our standards, made the thing even slower.
Sorry for these delays but we did our best to assure that everything has the quality that users expect from us, often giving up part of our profit to do it.
I hope this clears things up. You will receive a mail with the address confirmation when your keyboard is about to ship.
PHOTOS
Jkaos/KaosJ already showed the album, but here you go again:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/vr0o2mv.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/PFsfHFO.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/UhehgZj.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/nqlMYUU.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/cBHssf6.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/56iHk2W.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/yUJt5Bv.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ZdotWNd.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IXhW9YB.jpg)
Contacts
Vincent.zhao@ymdkey.com
Vincent.zhao.889@gmail.com
Greetings,
Vincent/YMDK
Thanks, Vincent! Really appreciate the update.
Post by: Woovie on Sun, 29 April 2018, 11:58:09
Post by: building_an_ergo on Mon, 30 April 2018, 20:35:29
Though I requested assembly so probably even later.
Looking forward to it! I think I need a new spacebar though.
Post by: SakeJams on Mon, 30 April 2018, 20:44:24
Post by: BearonicMan on Tue, 01 May 2018, 09:14:54
Post by: Mustangdvx on Tue, 01 May 2018, 09:28:29
Order number is 40, but I have an acrylic base, so 9-10th at the earliest I assume.
Though I requested assembly so probably even later.
Looking forward to it! I think I need a new spacebar though.
I also got the assembled service, and they couldn't find my layout last week. So I am assuming they are assembling now, and just waiting for the acrylic parts to come in
Post by: SakeJams on Fri, 04 May 2018, 00:19:12
Post by: vewy_nice on Fri, 04 May 2018, 06:57:07
Post by: arninja21 on Fri, 04 May 2018, 07:06:03
Post by: Anaconda on Sat, 05 May 2018, 12:10:23
Post by: building_an_ergo on Sun, 06 May 2018, 08:23:46
I also got the assembled service, and they couldn't find my layout last week. So I am assuming they are assembling now, and just waiting for the acrylic parts to come in
Ahh good point. I guess it makes a lot more sense to do that instead of waiting for everything to arrive.
I wonder where they are shipping from? China I assume? I am in Japan, so it will hopefully arrive pretty darn soon.
Post by: rippor on Sun, 06 May 2018, 18:54:33
Post by: PotatoTM on Mon, 07 May 2018, 02:23:26
Ahh good point. I guess it makes a lot more sense to do that instead of waiting for everything to arrive.Yea shipping is from China.
I wonder where they are shipping from? China I assume? I am in Japan, so it will hopefully arrive pretty darn soon.
Still nothing on my order....I suppose they are later then expected once again, but I’m sure it will all be worth it to recieve a (hopefully) flawless board. Rather spend more time making sure all the boards pass the QC then shipping them with flaws.
Post by: timzilla on Mon, 07 May 2018, 16:04:48
I haven't received anything, just trying to get an idea as i'll be traveling the latter half of this month.
Post by: Electrum on Mon, 07 May 2018, 21:03:46
I'm a bit confused by the batch system and timelines. Not overly worried but like others starting to get excited. I was order number 223, alu bottom and non-silver plate. Does the type of order supersede the order number? or since i don't have acrylic base and not in europe put me in the earlier group?
I haven't received anything, just trying to get an idea as i'll be traveling the latter half of this month.
It seems like if you don't get any confirmation by end of week/next week it will be in batch 3. But I could be completely wrong.
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 07 May 2018, 23:34:50
I wonder where they are shipping from? China I assume? I am in Japan, so it will hopefully arrive pretty darn soon.
Doesn't matter that much since it is dhl to most of the countries
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Still nothing on my order....what yoy got? (i assume you saw the last Vincent update regarding shipping)
Post by: SakeJams on Mon, 07 May 2018, 23:55:46
Post by: vewy_nice on Tue, 08 May 2018, 07:27:14
I was order number 006...I'm a bit confused by the batch system and timelines. Not overly worried but like others starting to get excited. I was order number 223, alu bottom and non-silver plate. Does the type of order supersede the order number? or since i don't have acrylic base and not in europe put me in the earlier group?
I haven't received anything, just trying to get an idea as i'll be traveling the latter half of this month.
It seems like if you don't get any confirmation by end of week/next week it will be in batch 3. But I could be completely wrong.
And Vincent asked for my address and phone number on April 16th, but I've heard nothing after that...
Hm...
Post by: 0330ssh on Tue, 08 May 2018, 10:30:03
my number is under 100 but still got no emails yet....
Post by: happycamper87 on Tue, 08 May 2018, 11:34:19
Is it possible to just engraved the brass plate with "Melody96" only? Leave out the "By YMDK"
For the no YMDK thing should be possible as well, lemme ask first. On the side note it's surely possible have it non-engraved at all (few people asked for it)
From what I recall on the initial posts in this thread, we had to choose between engraving everything or nothing at all. Not including "by YMDK" wasnt possible.
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 08 May 2018, 14:34:55
I was order number 006...I'm a bit confused by the batch system and timelines. Not overly worried but like others starting to get excited. I was order number 223, alu bottom and non-silver plate. Does the type of order supersede the order number? or since i don't have acrylic base and not in europe put me in the earlier group?
I haven't received anything, just trying to get an idea as i'll be traveling the latter half of this month.
It seems like if you don't get any confirmation by end of week/next week it will be in batch 3. But I could be completely wrong.
And Vincent asked for my address and phone number on April 16th, but I've heard nothing after that...
Hm...
Too many things to fix from that day. At least your keyboard is shipping probably or is shipped already.
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 08 May 2018, 14:35:55
Is it possible to just engraved the brass plate with "Melody96" only? Leave out the "By YMDK"
For the no YMDK thing should be possible as well, lemme ask first. On the side note it's surely possible have it non-engraved at all (few people asked for it)
From what I recall on the initial posts in this thread, we had to choose between engraving everything or nothing at all. Not including "by YMDK" wasnt possible.
That was a old message i guess? Absolutely, not possible
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 08 May 2018, 14:39:39
any updates after batch plan confirmed?
my number is under 100 but still got no emails yet....
It's not only based on numbers. Numbers are respected only when possible
Post by: Anaconda on Tue, 08 May 2018, 14:40:36
Post by: happycamper87 on Tue, 08 May 2018, 14:58:57
I had a quite big order with alu bottom, two tops(purple and grey), two pcb's, Alu and bras plate and stabs leds etc. I was around order numb 60-70 or so. Will my order be shipped before or after 10th of may? Looking forward to getting my board :) (just copy pasting what i said earlier but got ignored.)
Based on the update from Vincent, my best guess is your order should be shipping out anytime now (1st or 2nd batch) given that you're not ordering from the EU.
Based on my invoice number (150 something), my order should be shipping out anytime now (cyan top, acrylic bottom, no assembly, ordering from Asia). I haven't received any email yet but honestly at this point I just feel like its just a waiting game. :)
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 08 May 2018, 15:14:46
I had a quite big order with alu bottom, two tops(purple and grey), two pcb's, Alu and bras plate and stabs leds etc. I was around order numb 60-70 or so. Will my order be shipped before or after 10th of may? Looking forward to getting my board :) (just copy pasting what i said earlier but got ignored.)
I thought i answered you already, i didn't apparently.
Anyway, unless you contact Vincent directly via mail with your order number ( listed items won't work), you can't get an answer here.
On a side note, i suggest to not start to spam his mail since he posted the timeline, and second batch still has to ship. Whatever is the the order, it will be shipped when possible aka when all the items of your order are ready (so yeah a big order might me shipped after a simple silver case+silver plate). Basically, contacting Vincent won't make the order shipping faster. And yeah after May 10 cuz that's the entire batch 2 and batch 3. Probably your is not batch 1 that should have shipped already.
I would say just contact Vincent in case you have to change your address, otherwise you can just wait for the mail of the confirmation of your address pre-shipping and later the shipping notification.
Post by: CallumMcG on Wed, 09 May 2018, 09:27:38
I was order number 006...I'm a bit confused by the batch system and timelines. Not overly worried but like others starting to get excited. I was order number 223, alu bottom and non-silver plate. Does the type of order supersede the order number? or since i don't have acrylic base and not in europe put me in the earlier group?
I haven't received anything, just trying to get an idea as i'll be traveling the latter half of this month.
It seems like if you don't get any confirmation by end of week/next week it will be in batch 3. But I could be completely wrong.
And Vincent asked for my address and phone number on April 16th, but I've heard nothing after that...
Hm...
I'm in the same boat as you are, order #14. I went with gray alu base/top with brass plate and weight, so I was assuming that it would be shipped on the 5th. Back in April I sent him my shipping info as he requested but I haven't had any confirmation about shipping etc.
Post by: Tasteless on Wed, 09 May 2018, 09:33:17
I think most people are just curious because according to vincents' updates the shipping for the first batch should have started a week ago but no one has received a shipping notification yet.I had a quite big order with alu bottom, two tops(purple and grey), two pcb's, Alu and bras plate and stabs leds etc. I was around order numb 60-70 or so. Will my order be shipped before or after 10th of may? Looking forward to getting my board :) (just copy pasting what i said earlier but got ignored.)
I thought i answered you already, i didn't apparently.
Anyway, unless you contact Vincent directly via mail with your order number ( listed items won't work), you can't get an answer here.
On a side note, i suggest to not start to spam his mail since he posted the timeline, and second batch still has to ship. Whatever is the the order, it will be shipped when possible aka when all the items of your order are ready (so yeah a big order might me shipped after a simple silver case+silver plate). Basically, contacting Vincent won't make the order shipping faster. And yeah after May 10 cuz that's the entire batch 2 and batch 3. Probably your is not batch 1 that should have shipped already.
I would say just contact Vincent in case you have to change your address, otherwise you can just wait for the mail of the confirmation of your address pre-shipping and later the shipping notification.
Post by: PotatoTM on Wed, 09 May 2018, 13:55:53
I think most people are just curious because according to vincents' updates the shipping for the first batch should have started a week ago but no one has received a shipping notification yet.
Yeah, I think people are just worried because the originally planned ship date was the 30th of March... then became last week - this week. I imagine if someone received a shipping notification or something similar they would post something about it... but no one has so I guess Vincent hasn't started shipping yet :\
Post by: bball2 on Wed, 09 May 2018, 14:09:34
Post by: Woovie on Thu, 10 May 2018, 04:39:48
Edit: M024
Post by: BearonicMan on Thu, 10 May 2018, 07:32:40
Post by: Mustangdvx on Thu, 10 May 2018, 10:01:17
Just got my email this morning to confirm address and shipping, M224, so we're making progress. Neat!
Which round are you in?
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 10 May 2018, 13:44:00
Some people packages were shipped before giving them the tracking as well.
They are sorting out the second batch and should be shipped in the next days.
Ne other updates avail
Post by: Astralou on Thu, 10 May 2018, 17:22:29
Post by: watchy0ubac on Thu, 10 May 2018, 18:59:14
Post by: jdlee777 on Thu, 10 May 2018, 21:19:58
I'm alu top and alu bottom.
Post by: PotatoTM on Thu, 10 May 2018, 23:22:23
My invoice was M065 but haven't gotten any shipping details yet.
I'm alu top and alu bottom.
From what I understand of KaosJ's post your order should have been shipped by now, but Vincent hasn't sent out the tracking info yet (I'm in the same boat too, guess we just gotta wait for it)
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 11 May 2018, 00:32:21
Also some colored combinations, but not many. E.g. just 5 purple in the first batch.
I didn't got my keyboard as well, neither a tracking.
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 11 May 2018, 00:34:20
I know I ask a lot of random questions, but any idea what the length of the case is?
Case: 382 x 138 x33 (max height without feets) all in millimeters.
This is based on the file i have, which might have changed slightly so there might be a small variance in dimension (in order of millimeters)
Post by: BearonicMan on Fri, 11 May 2018, 10:16:16
Which round are you in?
Not sure. I'm easy like Sunday morning though so just glad to hear progress is being made.
Post by: runsamok on Sat, 12 May 2018, 15:43:13
Super stoked to stick my SA Oblivion onto a grey Melody96 in the near future!
Post by: MacGruber117 on Sun, 13 May 2018, 13:29:51
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
Post by: PotatoTM on Sun, 13 May 2018, 16:49:54
What kind of stabs come with this board?
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
OEM by default, there was an option to upgrade to Genuine Cherry stabs for $5. They are PCB mounted not screw-in.
Post by: Woovie on Mon, 14 May 2018, 12:23:45
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 14 May 2018, 14:13:29
Hello :thumb:
that's ****ing hot!
Post by: MacGruber117 on Mon, 14 May 2018, 14:26:33
Hello :thumb:
More case pics, please! ;D
Post by: flyingpike on Mon, 14 May 2018, 14:36:01
Hello :thumb:
Looking great, would love to see a pic of the side of the case. Did you get notification from YMDK or DHL before delivery?
Post by: Woovie on Mon, 14 May 2018, 16:26:16
Hello :thumb:
Looking great, would love to see a pic of the side of the case. Did you get notification from YMDK or DHL before delivery?
Yes.
DHL EXPRESS XXXXX from ONE VILLAGE is scheduled for delivery TODAY. Track at XXXXX
I also got a notification for it a couple days ahead. You should get texts.
I'll post more pictures soon. 😁
Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Mon, 14 May 2018, 16:27:09
Hello :thumb:
Looking great, would love to see a pic of the side of the case. Did you get notification from YMDK or DHL before delivery?
Yes.
DHL EXPRESS XXXXX from ONE VILLAGE is scheduled for delivery TODAY. Track at XXXXX
I also got a notification for it a couple days ahead. You should get texts.
I'll post more pictures soon.
Post by: PotatoTM on Mon, 14 May 2018, 16:34:14
Hello :thumb:
God damn that's clean, I'm so excited to receive mine. Going to try polishing the brass weight to match the plate... hopefully it won't be too messy.
What Order # were you?
Post by: Woovie on Mon, 14 May 2018, 18:34:04
M024Hello :thumb:God damn that's clean, I'm so excited to receive mine. Going to try polishing the brass weight to match the plate... hopefully it won't be too messy.
What Order # were you?
Post by: truong3016 on Mon, 14 May 2018, 20:11:13
Post by: Woovie on Tue, 15 May 2018, 00:01:24
Here's a bunch of pictures, enjoy!
Problems: Small issue with the brass plate around the vertical line/pipe/backslash. Underside of the plate has a few issues, but I'm not concerned about either really. The weight has some weird patterning on it. I tried cleaning with just water and alcohol, nothing so far. I will be trying something more acidic on it probably.
So far I love it, great board. The weight is extreme! My only scale I had on hand was overloaded when I tried to weigh it. I took some good pictures of the edges for y'all.
Post by: truong3016 on Tue, 15 May 2018, 02:19:32
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HT4nrTZm0yxZHfLt2
Here's a bunch of pictures, enjoy!
Problems: Small issue with the brass plate around the vertical line/pipe/backslash. Underside of the plate has a few issues, but I'm not concerned about either really. The weight has some weird patterning on it. I tried cleaning with just water and alcohol, nothing so far. I will be trying something more acidic on it probably.
So far I love it, great board. The weight is extreme! My only scale I had on hand was overloaded when I tried to weigh it. I took some good pictures of the edges for y'all.
thank you Sir.
Minors issue here and there but board is still gorgeous.
Post by: CallumMcG on Tue, 15 May 2018, 02:48:22
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HT4nrTZm0yxZHfLt2
Here's a bunch of pictures, enjoy!
Problems: Small issue with the brass plate around the vertical line/pipe/backslash. Underside of the plate has a few issues, but I'm not concerned about either really. The weight has some weird patterning on it. I tried cleaning with just water and alcohol, nothing so far. I will be trying something more acidic on it probably.
So far I love it, great board. The weight is extreme! My only scale I had on hand was overloaded when I tried to weigh it. I took some good pictures of the edges for y'all.
Oh my god I can't wait ;D
Post by: happycamper87 on Tue, 15 May 2018, 04:36:15
Post by: Mustangdvx on Tue, 15 May 2018, 06:44:10
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HT4nrTZm0yxZHfLt2
Here's a bunch of pictures, enjoy!
Problems: Small issue with the brass plate around the vertical line/pipe/backslash. Underside of the plate has a few issues, but I'm not concerned about either really. The weight has some weird patterning on it. I tried cleaning with just water and alcohol, nothing so far. I will be trying something more acidic on it probably.
So far I love it, great board. The weight is extreme! My only scale I had on hand was overloaded when I tried to weigh it. I took some good pictures of the edges for y'all.
Thank you! Is this silver or titanium color?
Post by: Woovie on Tue, 15 May 2018, 07:44:05
Titaniumhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/HT4nrTZm0yxZHfLt2
Here's a bunch of pictures, enjoy!
Problems: Small issue with the brass plate around the vertical line/pipe/backslash. Underside of the plate has a few issues, but I'm not concerned about either really. The weight has some weird patterning on it. I tried cleaning with just water and alcohol, nothing so far. I will be trying something more acidic on it probably.
So far I love it, great board. The weight is extreme! My only scale I had on hand was overloaded when I tried to weigh it. I took some good pictures of the edges for y'all.
Thank you! Is this silver or titanium color?
Post by: Anaconda on Tue, 15 May 2018, 11:31:51
Post by: elmateo487 on Tue, 15 May 2018, 20:13:59
Thanks!
Post by: Astralou on Wed, 16 May 2018, 07:36:12
Post by: lendflat on Wed, 16 May 2018, 07:41:07
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 16 May 2018, 13:30:09
Alu top and acrylic bottom, M0111 ans still no email.. Did something went wrong? Also tried to email Vincent but no answers since 6 days.
Nothing wrong. We are still in the period within the update.
They are doing a huge amount of work these days and there were many soldered boards as well, so if most of the people keep posting their order number here, imagine how many people are spamming at their mails just to ask when their order will be shipped, when the update was made to avoid these situations.
Also consider they are not only doing and shipping the melody so my advice is "just wait"
Post by: BearonicMan on Wed, 16 May 2018, 15:04:51
Post by: PotatoTM on Wed, 16 May 2018, 15:13:55
I've been waiting on the Calm Depths Maxkey set for like 100 years ;D , so this seems like light speed. Can't wait to get this board and put pulse on it in like another 8 months!
I think people are just getting antsy since it was originally planned to ship at the end of March. I had originally hoped to put GMK Electric on mine (and still do), but il probably need to settle for XDA Canvas Manfred :(
Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Wed, 16 May 2018, 15:31:01
Hey, Don't "settle" for Canvas. That's what I'm putting on mine.I've been waiting on the Calm Depths Maxkey set for like 100 years ;D , so this seems like light speed. Can't wait to get this board and put pulse on it in like another 8 months!
I think people are just getting antsy since it was originally planned to ship at the end of March. I had originally hoped to put GMK Electric on mine (and still do), but il probably need to settle for XDA Canvas Manfred :(
Post by: PotatoTM on Wed, 16 May 2018, 17:37:31
Hey, Don't "settle" for Canvas. That's what I'm putting on mine.I've been waiting on the Calm Depths Maxkey set for like 100 years ;D , so this seems like light speed. Can't wait to get this board and put pulse on it in like another 8 months!
I think people are just getting antsy since it was originally planned to ship at the end of March. I had originally hoped to put GMK Electric on mine (and still do), but il probably need to settle for XDA Canvas Manfred :(
Haha, I still like the set, but I had picked all the pieces with GMK Electric in mind, so Canvas won't really fit my board to well :P just need keycaps to cover it!
EDIT: Got my shipping notification today (05/17), I was M035 Titanium Gray top, Cyan Bottom, Brass Plate, Unassembled.
Post by: ShterMcGavin on Thu, 17 May 2018, 07:50:15
Order number M061
Cyan ALU top
Purple ALU plate
Acrylic Base
Soldered LEDs and Switches
Post by: happycamper87 on Thu, 17 May 2018, 08:40:00
Invoice # M154
Cyan alu top
Cyan alu plate
Acrylic Base
Unassembled but ordered switches
Stay frosty people. It's coming.
Post by: Starston3 on Thu, 17 May 2018, 11:40:48
Seems like all the Cyan top and acrylic bottoms are int his batch.
Post by: PhantomTaco on Thu, 17 May 2018, 13:12:21
Post by: Woovie on Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:16:03
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:20:30
So my brass weight has some sort of tarnish on it which looks like it was may be caused by the bubble wrap, it is coated in some sort material it seems and maybe not directly polished. I'd like to ask what that material may be so that I can correctly either fix the issue or strip it and directly polish the brass. I'm going to try using Coke but I'm not sure it's going to have any effect with this material.
Lemme ask.
Anyway, what are these things, finger prints?
Post by: afrokobe on Thu, 17 May 2018, 15:43:57
So my brass weight has some sort of tarnish on it which looks like it was may be caused by the bubble wrap, it is coated in some sort material it seems and maybe not directly polished. I'd like to ask what that material may be so that I can correctly either fix the issue or strip it and directly polish the brass. I'm going to try using Coke but I'm not sure it's going to have any effect with this material.that looks like it is underneath the pvd layer. You would have to strip off the protective pvd layer and then polish the brass underneath. Then subject it again to pvd treatment in order to get the same look. Not an easy process, I suggest get a replacement or live with it.
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 17 May 2018, 16:00:37
So my brass weight has some sort of tarnish on it which looks like it was may be caused by the bubble wrap, it is coated in some sort material it seems and maybe not directly polished. I'd like to ask what that material may be so that I can correctly either fix the issue or strip it and directly polish the brass. I'm going to try using Coke but I'm not sure it's going to have any effect with this material.that looks like it is underneath the pvd layer. You would have to strip off the protective pvd layer and then polish the brass underneath. Then subject it again to pvd treatment in order to get the same look. Not an easy process, I suggest get a replacement or live with it.
afaik is not PVD. Probably electroplated or eplated+some plastic coat. Was too cheap in price for PVD.
btw asking him some more photos in pms to check
Post by: rippor on Thu, 17 May 2018, 20:57:06
Post by: bball2 on Thu, 17 May 2018, 22:44:34
So i just finished building mine and im having trouble programming it with QMK since ive never used it and dont know how to code. Anyone have any good youtube videos or writeups that would help?
I think this top clack video is pretty good:
Post by: spyruf on Fri, 18 May 2018, 01:13:11
Post by: m4us on Fri, 18 May 2018, 03:38:07
Be careful I seems that the melody96 branch hasnt been merged to the official qmk repoSo i just finished building mine and im having trouble programming it with QMK since ive never used it and dont know how to code. Anyone have any good youtube videos or writeups that would help?
I think this top clack video is pretty good:
Post by: Mustangdvx on Fri, 18 May 2018, 10:46:18
Be careful I seems that the melody96 branch hasnt been merged to the official qmk repo
I'm not great with git but do you see a branch out there already?
Post by: m4us on Fri, 18 May 2018, 10:56:10
I know from Vincent that they work in their private repo, so you can only see it after he merges the branch.Be careful I seems that the melody96 branch hasnt been merged to the official qmk repo
I'm not great with git but do you see a branch out there already?
Post by: rippor on Fri, 18 May 2018, 10:58:55
I know from Vincent that they work in their private repo, so you can only see it after he merges the branch.Be careful I seems that the melody96 branch hasnt been merged to the official qmk repo
I'm not great with git but do you see a branch out there already?
So i just have to use the base layout for now? i saw the YMDK96 one on github, is that not the right one?
Post by: m4us on Fri, 18 May 2018, 11:06:16
Not necessarily, it's for the ymdk96 which may have a different pcb. Flash at your own risk.I know from Vincent that they work in their private repo, so you can only see it after he merges the branch.Be careful I seems that the melody96 branch hasnt been merged to the official qmk repo
I'm not great with git but do you see a branch out there already?
So i just have to use the base layout for now? i saw the YMDK96 one on github, is that not the right one?
Post by: PotatoTM on Fri, 18 May 2018, 11:08:46
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 18 May 2018, 14:28:25
Got slapped with duty fees :( I hate DHL...
F
pics tho
Post by: PotatoTM on Fri, 18 May 2018, 15:59:20
There isn't really anything I can show that Woovie hasn't already, except for the Cyan bottom under different lighting: https://imgur.com/a/aSS4fjYGot slapped with duty fees :( I hate DHL...
F
pics tho
If there's anything short of actually building the board anyone would like pictured lmk (I won't be building until later next week sadly.)
Post by: PhantomTaco on Fri, 18 May 2018, 16:02:26
There isn't really anything I can show that Woovie hasn't already, except for the Cyan bottom under different lighting: https://imgur.com/a/aSS4fjYGot slapped with duty fees :( I hate DHL...
F
pics tho
If there's anything short of actually building the board anyone would like pictured lmk (I won't be building until later next week sadly.)
I'd love to see some more photos of the cyan! Out of curiousity how close do you think the cyan matches the cyan on say gmk skeletor?
Post by: PotatoTM on Fri, 18 May 2018, 17:35:28
The cyan is really hard to reproduce on camera but I would say this is pretty close (irl it's slightly greener): (https://i.imgur.com/U00nuZi.jpg)There isn't really anything I can show that Woovie hasn't already, except for the Cyan bottom under different lighting: https://imgur.com/a/aSS4fjYGot slapped with duty fees :( I hate DHL...
F
pics tho
If there's anything short of actually building the board anyone would like pictured lmk (I won't be building until later next week sadly.)
I'd love to see some more photos of the cyan! Out of curiousity how close do you think the cyan matches the cyan on say gmk skeletor?
GMK Skeletor's blue is a deeper more vibrant blue, but I think they will pair together quite well.
Post by: PotatoTM on Fri, 18 May 2018, 18:09:31
Also, by shorting each key individually the keys to the right of the spacebar (except for alt) seem to be unprogrammed or unconnected (https://i.imgur.com/eBeSQjM.png) hopefully il be able to fix this by just reprogramming the board.
EDIT: for anyone trying to clean up the "blotches" on the brass weight so far I've tried alcohol (did nothing) and lighter fluid (lessened the lighter marks but did nothing to the darker ones)
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 19 May 2018, 04:06:38
Through further inspection and testing of my PCB my reset button was actually fallen out and I had not noticed it at the bottom of the bag... but I don't think it matters too much as I can still "click" it. (https://imgur.com/a/wwBRXyk)
Also, by shorting each key individually the keys to the right of the spacebar (except for alt) seem to be unprogrammed or unconnected (https://i.imgur.com/eBeSQjM.png) hopefully il be able to fix this by just reprogramming the board.
EDIT: for anyone trying to clean up the "blotches" on the brass weight so far I've tried alcohol (did nothing) and lighter fluid (lessened the lighter marks but did nothing to the darker ones)
Regarding brass weight, he will try to figure it out. Try with alchol or isopropyl in the meantime.
Regarding reset idk, can yuo re-attack it / re-solder it?
Post by: quadfreak on Sat, 19 May 2018, 13:22:09
Post by: arninja21 on Sat, 19 May 2018, 13:50:48
invoice M001. been a month since i confirmed my address. still no shipping details :confused:
Try sending a follow up email. That is what i did and Vincent replied. I got an acrylic bottom and it will be assembled so i guess it will take time.
Post by: quadfreak on Sat, 19 May 2018, 14:09:07
invoice M001. been a month since i confirmed my address. still no shipping details :confused:
Try sending a follow up email. That is what i did and Vincent replied. I got an acrylic bottom and it will be assembled so i guess it will take time.
I did. No reply yet. Mine was all black alum top/bottom/plate w/ brass weight. unassembled
Post by: bluesclera on Sat, 19 May 2018, 14:16:47
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 19 May 2018, 14:38:02
Maybe a good thing? Gives them time to work out the cosmetic issues with the brass weight.
Yep.
Also, If anyone can, please shot a video while cleaning the brass weight (alchol possibly) so i can see that these marks are not over the coating (you can pm me as well).
I warned Vincent in the meantime, he saw the photos, he said he will look into it but for now he believes that if these are not superficial marks, it's a packing problem. If the issue is confirmed to be right, i'm starting to believe that these marks are from the bubblewrap getting impressed slightly in the coat and not under the coat, because they said to have checked manually each piece.
Also do not alarm, more people got the melody and they have it shiny and good.
Post by: JaxXz on Sat, 19 May 2018, 16:45:42
Also, by shorting each key individually the keys to the right of the spacebar (except for alt) seem to be unprogrammed or unconnected (https://i.imgur.com/eBeSQjM.png) hopefully il be able to fix this by just reprogramming the board.
those keys are set to FN
Post by: PotatoTM on Sun, 20 May 2018, 01:35:34
Built mine with Tealios: https://imgur.com/a/FAEJt3J, don't have a proper keyset for it yet...
Post by: jihadu on Sun, 20 May 2018, 17:16:31
Post by: CallumMcG on Mon, 21 May 2018, 03:01:35
invoice M001. been a month since i confirmed my address. still no shipping details :confused:
Try sending a follow up email. That is what i did and Vincent replied. I got an acrylic bottom and it will be assembled so i guess it will take time.
I did. No reply yet. Mine was all black alum top/bottom/plate w/ brass weight. unassembled
I'm order M014 and I emailed him on Apr 24 and he got back to me today saying that it's with DHL. I'm also in the first batch I believe, titanium top/bottom with brass plate and weight.
Post by: unluckygamer on Mon, 21 May 2018, 08:46:01
Post by: happycamper87 on Mon, 21 May 2018, 10:42:17
Any update on the acrylic bottom ones?
Should either be shipped or getting ready for shipment as most of us with acrylic bottoms have received the email to confirm contact details and address.
Post by: Tasteless on Mon, 21 May 2018, 10:45:49
Any update on the acrylic bottom ones?
Should either be shipped or getting ready for shipment as most of us with acrylic bottoms have received the email to confirm contact details and address.
Not sure this is a safe bet. People in batch one are still just now getting notifications that their package is in DHL's hands after confirming address over a month ago. Hope you're right though... really kicking myself for going acrylic right about now.
Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Mon, 21 May 2018, 10:46:07
Apparently I'm M162, so I guess mine should be shipping soon, it it hasn't already.
Post by: Cpt0bvius on Mon, 21 May 2018, 13:22:58
Post by: Tasteless on Mon, 21 May 2018, 13:36:27
Is anyone able to PM me the email address that sent you the address verification or verify if it was the same email listed on the paypal invoice? I'm a bit paranoid that it will slip into spam and I won't catch it.(M116)
Mine came from the email in his signature (Vincent.zhao@ymdkey.com)
Post by: Cpt0bvius on Mon, 21 May 2018, 13:55:54
Mine came from the email in his signature (Vincent.zhao@ymdkey.com)
Thanks.
Post by: mousetrap00 on Mon, 21 May 2018, 23:41:57
Post by: building_an_ergo on Mon, 21 May 2018, 23:45:48
Ive just gotten an email regarding the staying to acrylic bottom or choosing alu bottom. Hope mine ships soon ;D
Switching to aluminum means we lose the underglow, right?
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 21 May 2018, 23:50:27
Ive just gotten an email regarding the staying to acrylic bottom or choosing alu bottom. Hope mine ships soon ;D
Yep, that regards all the kits with an acrylic bottom in it. They returned to the old design for acrylic bottom (acr flat with alu).
Imho is even better because the rgb should spread better, but you should have some options if you don't like it.
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 21 May 2018, 23:51:08
Ive just gotten an email regarding the staying to acrylic bottom or choosing alu bottom. Hope mine ships soon ;D
Switching to aluminum means we lose the underglow, right?
Right. This other acrylic should spread RGB better and is flat with the surface instead of having the same design of the alu version.
Post by: CallumMcG on Tue, 22 May 2018, 02:54:07
Post by: happycamper87 on Tue, 22 May 2018, 03:06:58
https://imgur.com/a/fJzyQM0
Still looking pretty good IMO. Vincent gave the option to upgrade to the alu bottom+brass weight with some added cost, but I decided to stick with the acrylic.
Post by: jihadu on Tue, 22 May 2018, 04:47:04
I would like to switch to aluminum, but I ordered through the EU proxy. Will it be possible to switch in that case?Ive just gotten an email regarding the staying to acrylic bottom or choosing alu bottom. Hope mine ships soon ;D
Switching to aluminum means we lose the underglow, right?
Right. This other acrylic should spread RGB better and is flat with the surface instead of having the same design of the alu version.
Post by: vewy_nice on Tue, 22 May 2018, 06:30:50
Still excited to get mine!
Post by: building_an_ergo on Tue, 22 May 2018, 07:41:03
I would like to switch to aluminum, but I ordered through the EU proxy. Will it be possible to switch in that case?
I assume the e-mails were already sent out. If you didn't get it, maybe yours was one of the few that already shipped.
Post by: CallumMcG on Tue, 22 May 2018, 07:53:41
I would like to switch to aluminum, but I ordered through the EU proxy. Will it be possible to switch in that case?
I assume the e-mails were already sent out. If you didn't get it, maybe yours was one of the few that already shipped.
I believe that the email was also sent out to orders that had been already shipped as mine had been shipped already and I received the email (Although I had already upgraded to Kit2 I still got the email for the acrylic issue). It might be a bit different with the EU proxy, especially because I assume all of the orders would ship at once and Vincent said that they would be in the last batch. I guess your best bet would be to email him?
Post by: Tasteless on Tue, 22 May 2018, 10:19:31
Post by: arninja21 on Tue, 22 May 2018, 11:37:05
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 22 May 2018, 13:05:48
I would like to switch to aluminum, but I ordered through the EU proxy. Will it be possible to switch in that case?Ive just gotten an email regarding the staying to acrylic bottom or choosing alu bottom. Hope mine ships soon ;D
Switching to aluminum means we lose the underglow, right?
Right. This other acrylic should spread RGB better and is flat with the surface instead of having the same design of the alu version.
Write to Candykeys
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 22 May 2018, 13:07:53
(https://i.imgur.com/mAY3nss.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FSxOPrc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Sxpf7Bm.jpg)
Post by: unluckygamer on Tue, 22 May 2018, 13:26:04
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 22 May 2018, 13:30:11
Also anyone know how much it cost for the upgrade?
In GB was:
+$50 for alu and included the brass weight.
+$20 for the brass plate instead of alu but i'm not sure if you can upgrade this as well.
It is me or I can barely notice the difference between the new ACR and the old one?
The other acrylic (rejected) was the same design of alu, with the edges angled like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/QNvLX6Z.jpg)
Post by: happycamper87 on Tue, 22 May 2018, 13:38:49
Post by: Anaconda on Wed, 23 May 2018, 14:09:55
Post by: vewy_nice on Wed, 23 May 2018, 15:01:01
I'm invoice #6, and I still haven't gotten shipping info either, so...
I DID just pay for my bottom to be switched to aluminum, so I expect further delays from waiting for it to be manufactured.
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 23 May 2018, 16:26:22
Still no shipping info on mine even though my order invoice number was m063. How does the shipping work for europeans outside of the proxy?
if you have acrylic bottom in your order check out your order mail, otherwise just wait.
Post by: Mustangdvx on Thu, 24 May 2018, 23:13:23
Post by: Twist3d on Fri, 25 May 2018, 17:02:30
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 25 May 2018, 17:30:15
Any chance of getting the files to compile our own QMK hex files, or must we use that website?
You mean the directory? if yes you can just use the qmk site and the json and later download it as zip.
In case no one will do it, i will upload the directory on qmk soon (tm), first i have to edit some files because the wiring is a bit of a mess to understand.
Post by: Tasteless on Fri, 25 May 2018, 18:38:53
Yeah, I started to do it yesterday but ran into a roadblock until my PCB arrives. The autogenerated keymaps are in a really strange order and I don't actually have my PCB to confirm its actually correct and fix it.Any chance of getting the files to compile our own QMK hex files, or must we use that website?
You mean the directory? if yes you can just use the qmk site and the json and later download it as zip.
In case no one will do it, i will upload the directory on qmk soon (tm), first i have to edit some files because the wiring is a bit of a mess to understand.
Post by: Twist3d on Fri, 25 May 2018, 20:15:44
You mean the directory? if yes you can just use the qmk site and the json and later download it as zip.
In case no one will do it, i will upload the directory on qmk soon (tm), first i have to edit some files because the wiring is a bit of a mess to understand.
I just went to the site and see what you mean by download the zip. Thanks!
But the layout of this file is very different than any other I have used before. I will have to wait till my bored gets in to make sure it's correct.
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 26 May 2018, 05:28:42
You mean the directory? if yes you can just use the qmk site and the json and later download it as zip.
In case no one will do it, i will upload the directory on qmk soon (tm), first i have to edit some files because the wiring is a bit of a mess to understand.
I just went to the site and see what you mean by download the zip. Thanks!
But the layout of this file is very different than any other I have used before. I will have to wait till my bored gets in to make sure it's correct.
http://qmkeyboard.cn/
Once you upload the json you should have from Vincent, you can download the zip at the end (download zip instead of hex), use this way if you are able to make the file from the directory.
Or you can just upload your layout that you get from http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com and later copy the configuration that you can see from the json uploaded on another tab pointed at qmkeyboard.
There should be another way to do it with the QMK configurator (based on mechmerlin).
I usually use the directory method, once i do it, i will upload my directory on the github of qmk.
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 26 May 2018, 05:31:33
He wanted to let you guys know he found out why few brass weights came with some slight marks similar to bubbles. Based on what he said, the wrap to pack it did that once compressed too much, he is using now some protection films on all the new weights.
Post by: building_an_ergo on Sat, 26 May 2018, 07:40:19
Yeah, there was a speed bump with the transparent base.
I'm invoice #6, and I still haven't gotten shipping info either, so...
I don’t think they are actually sending out shipping information, or at least that is what i heard from those who have received it on reddit.
Post by: Mustangdvx on Sat, 26 May 2018, 11:47:41
Yeah, there was a speed bump with the transparent base.
I'm invoice #6, and I still haven't gotten shipping info either, so...
I don’t think they are actually sending out shipping information, or at least that is what i heard from those who have received it on reddit.
Order M28 (titanium and acrylic bottom, no soldering) just got a text with the shipping information.
Post by: MacGruber117 on Sat, 26 May 2018, 11:51:25
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Post by: Hexe on Sat, 26 May 2018, 19:06:17
Has anyone who ordered a black case received shipping info? Seems like it's going to be the last color to ship.
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
I ordered a black case w/ acrylic bottom as well, added alu bottom since vincent emailed about acrylic issues last week. Have NOT received a shipping update either.
Looking forward to hearing updates on black!
Post by: azachhh on Wed, 30 May 2018, 12:51:02
Anymore people get shipping info at all?
I'm invoices M102 & M126 -- one blue case, one gold case -- Vincent did verify my shipping info on the 22nd, but haven't heard back since.
Just curious!
Post by: flyingpike on Wed, 30 May 2018, 13:32:23
Any news this week?
Anymore people get shipping info at all?
I'm invoices M102 & M126 -- one blue case, one gold case -- Vincent did verify my shipping info on the 22nd, but haven't heard back since.
Just curious!
Just got SMS from DHL for delivery Friday. All black aluminum with extra brass plate. Invoice was in the teens I think.
Post by: rippor on Wed, 30 May 2018, 14:53:19
Post by: Mustangdvx on Wed, 30 May 2018, 21:27:03
any word on an official QMK Branch or are we just still stuck waiting?
Nothing official in the repo, but Vincent sent flashing instructions which allow us to recreate all of the needed files to compile in QMK (instead of KBFirmware.com). I think Jkos was working to share his fork. I'm assembling and playing Friday so I can share mine as well.
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 31 May 2018, 00:17:56
any word on an official QMK Branch or are we just still stuck waiting?
Apart that im free only 1 day a week this month, i didn't got my keyboard yet so i will not upl it soon. Initially i wanted to test it on another 96 qmk board i have which i think it has the same circuit, but i will just wait for melody at this point.
Not sure why you are waiting tho, you should have the json which inside has the layout the rest of the configuration, you can create your own repository from that specific json. From my repository i just wanted to make it easier for people by sorting in a better way the layouts to just make easier to rebind. This starting from the automated repository created by the qmkfirmware site.
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 31 May 2018, 00:20:34
any word on an official QMK Branch or are we just still stuck waiting?
Nothing official in the repo, but Vincent sent flashing instructions which allow us to recreate all of the needed files to compile in QMK (instead of KBFirmware.com). I think Jkos was working to share his fork. I'm assembling and playing Friday so I can share mine as well.
I think you will do it before me :D
Post by: xantiema on Thu, 31 May 2018, 12:26:58
PS: I got a text with shipping details, but no email notification
Post by: Mustangdvx on Thu, 31 May 2018, 16:15:05
Edit: woops wrong thread
PS: I got a text with shipping details, but no email notification
That is how mine came as well. Not sure why but the information the text contained was accurate.
Post by: K.Mak on Thu, 31 May 2018, 17:51:52
The weight was wrapped in plastic wrap, no issues with imprints although at first with the wrap on it, it looked marked up, was really glad that it wasn't.
I put zeal stabs, GMK Hydro and Tealios on it, without a doubt currently my favorite build ever. I would say it'd my endgame but honestly I don't think that exists.
Minor gripe would be that one of my corners has just the slightest little dent but you can't see it when it's on the desk. Also my numpad enter key's diodes were not making contact, I added some solder and it fixed the problem.
All in all though, for what I paid, 100% worth it. I hope Vincent does a TKL of this caliber sometime.
Post by: vewy_nice on Fri, 01 June 2018, 10:39:33
Post by: azachhh on Fri, 01 June 2018, 10:44:10
Post by: Mustangdvx on Fri, 01 June 2018, 23:47:41
You mean the directory? if yes you can just use the qmk site and the json and later download it as zip.
In case no one will do it, i will upload the directory on qmk soon (tm), first i have to edit some files because the wiring is a bit of a mess to understand.
I just went to the site and see what you mean by download the zip. Thanks!
But the layout of this file is very different than any other I have used before. I will have to wait till my bored gets in to make sure it's correct.
http://qmkeyboard.cn/
Once you upload the json you should have from Vincent, you can download the zip at the end (download zip instead of hex), use this way if you are able to make the file from the directory.
Or you can just upload your layout that you get from http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com and later copy the configuration that you can see from the json uploaded on another tab pointed at qmkeyboard.
There should be another way to do it with the QMK configurator (based on mechmerlin).
I usually use the directory method, once i do it, i will upload my directory on the github of qmk.
Edit: superuser41 beat me to the pull request. https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/melody96/readme.md
Post by: watchy0ubac on Sat, 02 June 2018, 03:29:04
I emailed Vince and he said mine have been shipped....but I have received no shipping notification from DHL. :/ Kinda nervous.
I'm order M101 you should let me know if you receive yours soon! I think I have a very similar order to yours as well, would love to hear when you get yours :)
Post by: rippor on Sat, 02 June 2018, 09:07:52
any word on an official QMK Branch or are we just still stuck waiting?
Apart that im free only 1 day a week this month, i didn't got my keyboard yet so i will not upl it soon. Initially i wanted to test it on another 96 qmk board i have which i think it has the same circuit, but i will just wait for melody at this point.
Not sure why you are waiting tho, you should have the json which inside has the layout the rest of the configuration, you can create your own repository from that specific json. From my repository i just wanted to make it easier for people by sorting in a better way the layouts to just make easier to rebind. This starting from the automated repository created by the qmkfirmware site.
This is my first time using QMK so i thought i had to have the official one. How do i get the JSON?
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 02 June 2018, 10:19:02
any word on an official QMK Branch or are we just still stuck waiting?
Apart that im free only 1 day a week this month, i didn't got my keyboard yet so i will not upl it soon. Initially i wanted to test it on another 96 qmk board i have which i think it has the same circuit, but i will just wait for melody at this point.
Not sure why you are waiting tho, you should have the json which inside has the layout the rest of the configuration, you can create your own repository from that specific json. From my repository i just wanted to make it easier for people by sorting in a better way the layouts to just make easier to rebind. This starting from the automated repository created by the qmkfirmware site.
This is my first time using QMK so i thought i had to have the official one. How do i get the JSON?
all should be here, base json, some .hex files and a guide
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oJmSfjgs_DugsvloO9VaO5KWvwS4T2OX/view
Here is the qmk documentation: https://docs.qmk.fm/#/
Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Sat, 02 June 2018, 12:58:56
Post by: geolchris on Sat, 02 June 2018, 13:14:42
Post by: rippor on Sat, 02 June 2018, 15:06:43
any word on an official QMK Branch or are we just still stuck waiting?
Apart that im free only 1 day a week this month, i didn't got my keyboard yet so i will not upl it soon. Initially i wanted to test it on another 96 qmk board i have which i think it has the same circuit, but i will just wait for melody at this point.
Not sure why you are waiting tho, you should have the json which inside has the layout the rest of the configuration, you can create your own repository from that specific json. From my repository i just wanted to make it easier for people by sorting in a better way the layouts to just make easier to rebind. This starting from the automated repository created by the qmkfirmware site.
This is my first time using QMK so i thought i had to have the official one. How do i get the JSON?
all should be here, base json, some .hex files and a guide
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oJmSfjgs_DugsvloO9VaO5KWvwS4T2OX/view
Here is the qmk documentation: https://docs.qmk.fm/#/
thanks for the help!
Post by: boytuhog on Sun, 03 June 2018, 06:21:27
Post by: azachhh on Sun, 03 June 2018, 06:26:42
Anyone in the 150+ number with acrylic base that received their order? Or even just shipping information? I'm 176 and 177 and still haven't received any shipping information.
I am 102 & 126....Vincent told me via email that mine ‘should have been shipped’ but I haven’t gotten any DHL notification yet.
Post by: CallumMcG on Mon, 04 June 2018, 09:19:44
Post by: WHeisenberg on Mon, 04 June 2018, 10:28:04
Just got home from Holiday and found mine in my front shed, said it was delivered on 1st June, I was order M014. It seems in the UK they are being delivered by Yodel (At least mine was), I had no tracking info and didn't receive a text or an email saying it was going to be delivered so it was quite a pleasant surprise to see! Titanium Gray top + bottom with brass weight and plate, can share pics if people want to see. I don't have the issue with the residue on the brass weight that others have complained about, there was a layer of cling film/saran wrap around the keyboard + weight that looks like it has prevented it. My Zealios are arriving tomorrow so I should have it built by the weekend! :thumb:
Sweet! SO jelly of you, man!
Did you order through Candykeys?
Post by: CallumMcG on Mon, 04 June 2018, 10:47:55
Nah I got it through Vincent, I don't think there was a proxy when I placed my orderJust got home from Holiday and found mine in my front shed, said it was delivered on 1st June, I was order M014. It seems in the UK they are being delivered by Yodel (At least mine was), I had no tracking info and didn't receive a text or an email saying it was going to be delivered so it was quite a pleasant surprise to see! Titanium Gray top + bottom with brass weight and plate, can share pics if people want to see. I don't have the issue with the residue on the brass weight that others have complained about, there was a layer of cling film/saran wrap around the keyboard + weight that looks like it has prevented it. My Zealios are arriving tomorrow so I should have it built by the weekend! :thumb:
Sweet! SO jelly of you, man!
Did you order through Candykeys?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk
Post by: WHeisenberg on Mon, 04 June 2018, 11:14:11
Nah I got it through Vincent, I don't think there was a proxy when I placed my orderJust got home from Holiday and found mine in my front shed, said it was delivered on 1st June, I was order M014. It seems in the UK they are being delivered by Yodel (At least mine was), I had no tracking info and didn't receive a text or an email saying it was going to be delivered so it was quite a pleasant surprise to see! Titanium Gray top + bottom with brass weight and plate, can share pics if people want to see. I don't have the issue with the residue on the brass weight that others have complained about, there was a layer of cling film/saran wrap around the keyboard + weight that looks like it has prevented it. My Zealios are arriving tomorrow so I should have it built by the weekend! :thumb:
Sweet! SO jelly of you, man!
Did you order through Candykeys?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk
Thanks, thought so!
Post by: The Arthur on Mon, 04 June 2018, 16:32:19
It is a very beautiful board but in R1, two of my keys seem to be dead on the PCB. The two left-most slots (where you would put left shift) do not produce any signal. I have tried out other switches and no keypress will register. I have also tried shorting the plugs on the PCB directly. The first two slots in R1 do not register then either, but other switches on the board do.
Is there any magic trick that I can try out to revive these places on the board? I'd rather not de-solder everything and transfer that to a new board if that is at all possible :'(
Post by: timzilla on Mon, 04 June 2018, 20:23:32
Hey just signed up because I am experiencing a problem with this build.
It is a very beautiful board but in R1, two of my keys seem to be dead on the PCB. The two left-most slots (where you would put left shift) do not produce any signal. I have tried out other switches and no keypress will register. I have also tried shorting the plugs on the PCB directly. The first two slots in R1 do not register then either, but other switches on the board do.
Is there any magic trick that I can try out to revive these places on the board? I'd rather not de-solder everything and transfer that to a new board if that is at all possible :'(
Seems like someone said they had a bad/poorly soldered diode they had a fix. want to take a pic of the components in that area?
Post by: Tasteless on Tue, 05 June 2018, 01:18:46
Anyways, Titanium grey top/bottom + brass plate. It looks great
Post by: bball2 on Tue, 05 June 2018, 01:21:55
@Tasteless, did you remove the brass weight from the bottom of the case and remove the plastic film? Definitely looked a lot worse before removing it.
Post by: Tasteless on Tue, 05 June 2018, 01:32:28
Mine arrived today as well, a few scuffs on the brass plate but not too bad.
@Tasteless, did you remove the brass weight from the bottom of the case and remove the plastic film? Definitely looked a lot worse before removing it.
I picked at it and convinced myself I had one of the weights with no plastic. Nope, you are correct and I'm an idiot. Looks much better now. :))
Post by: bball2 on Tue, 05 June 2018, 01:43:17
I picked at it and convinced myself I had one of the weights with no plastic. Nope, you are correct and I'm an idiot. Looks much better now. :))Haha I know that feeling, first thought when inspecting it was: "Wow, how the **** do you even manage to damage it that badly?"
Post by: vewy_nice on Tue, 05 June 2018, 07:07:25
(https://i.imgur.com/GGJeXYG.jpg)
But... I swapped from a polycarb bottom to aluminum. I originally asked for a silver bottom, then changed my mind and asked for black.
But I got a titanium grey bottom?
I'll have to ask Vincent.
It's a solid keyboard, though! This is my first time typing on a brass plate, and I must say, for such a huge plate, it's super solid, and I love it!
I need to straighten some of my switches... Especially right shift haha
Post by: The Arthur on Tue, 05 June 2018, 12:15:57
Hey just signed up because I am experiencing a problem with this build.
It is a very beautiful board but in R1, two of my keys seem to be dead on the PCB. The two left-most slots (where you would put left shift) do not produce any signal. I have tried out other switches and no keypress will register. I have also tried shorting the plugs on the PCB directly. The first two slots in R1 do not register then either, but other switches on the board do.
Is there any magic trick that I can try out to revive these places on the board? I'd rather not de-solder everything and transfer that to a new board if that is at all possible :'(
Seems like someone said they had a bad/poorly soldered diode they had a fix. want to take a pic of the components in that area?
Hi there and thanks for your quick reply.
Below is a photo of the affected area. You can solder by all the flux blotches that I've been messing around there for a bit - gonna clean that up at some point. As you can see, the first two keys (seen from the right) are not producing signal.
The middle one was my original left shift key. Once I saw that the key there wouldn't respond, I took the key out and tested it by shorting the pads with a jumper cable. This did not produce a response. However I could get a response by bridging connecting one of the pads to its neighbour to the left (which is marked as 'alive'). So I first tried soldering short cables, and then diodes, between the two in order to just get the switch to send its signal through the neighbouring pads (the idea was that I could then program that location on the PCB). But that didn't work. Maybe I did the bridging wrong? Maybe I should have bridged only the 'defective' pad instead of both of them? Regardless, I thought that rather than overthinking it it'd be easier to just install the two outer switches, and so I ripped out the stabilizers and soldered the switches in. Only then I realized that one of them wouldn't work, either :-X
Ideally, I would get the middle key working so that I could install a standard left shift there. Otherwise I'd also be happy if the outer one gets working. Is there any damage visible on the PCB, or is there anything I could try?
Post by: Tasteless on Tue, 05 June 2018, 12:17:49
Post by: bluesclera on Tue, 05 June 2018, 12:23:39
Post by: azachhh on Tue, 05 June 2018, 12:31:31
All i see is grey, anyone received anodized gold? post some pics please!
I’m waiting on a gold one too!!
Post by: Mekuno on Tue, 05 June 2018, 12:55:37
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 05 June 2018, 13:33:54
All i see is grey, anyone received anodized gold? post some pics please!
Yep.
This is an album from a reddit dude https://stormlike.com/2018/06/04/melody96-case-with-ymd96-pcb/
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 05 June 2018, 13:34:59
Anyone have ordered a silver one? I'm wondering what kind of tone the silver has. If anyone has a clear picture of it, will be much appreciated.
from reddit: https://imgur.com/gallery/h0tvGlg
Post by: bluesclera on Tue, 05 June 2018, 13:37:49
Post by: Tasteless on Tue, 05 June 2018, 13:46:49
I for one will be removing those feet bumpers, yuck!
Good news, they don't come pre-attached.
Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Tue, 05 June 2018, 13:49:30
Post by: Tasteless on Tue, 05 June 2018, 18:57:16
Post by: bluesclera on Wed, 06 June 2018, 10:22:46
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 06 June 2018, 13:56:58
hmmm, am i seeing things? upper top is gold and bottom half is silver? (Attachment Link) .....nevermind its just the lighting.
Just lighting i guess. From the same album from reddit. https://i.imgur.com/QccaCmx.jpg
Gold seems pretty different to me: https://stormlike.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_1126-e1528105814901-768x365.jpg
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 06 June 2018, 14:00:51
hmmm, am i seeing things? upper top is gold and bottom half is silver? (Attachment Link) .....nevermind its just the lighting.
Here is another silver album (always from reddit): https://imgur.com/a/2j8ygAa
Post by: cwils0n on Wed, 06 June 2018, 16:04:00
(https://i.imgur.com/43Re2v0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Do4tkxy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MhhYYO0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wUqyfxx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IAOfhtl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UTTKMLm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GlA3q5k.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IjNij3o.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EUgmfPe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4F8yC7w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/F82cLY8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/81Fzstc.jpg)
As you can see in the last two pictures, there are a few dents on the bottom side of the top case. One on the upper left corner and two on the upper right. The box it was shipped in does not have any dents or signs of rough transit, so I believe this left YMDK with these defects. I'm not too upset to do anything about it (since it's on seldom seen bottom), but I'm just annoyed. I plan on getting things assembled this weekend so hopefully I'll have more photos to share soon.
Post by: MacGruber117 on Wed, 06 June 2018, 16:07:22
I had a pleasant surprise show up on my doorstep today. I did not receive any shipping notice, so my order (#M169) arrived out of the blue. I had originally ordered a Purple top + acrylic bottom, but decided to go all aluminum with the last production update. Also upgraded to a brass plate that I hadn't selected in my original order. Some pictures:That purple is awesome!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/43Re2v0.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Do4tkxy.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MhhYYO0.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/wUqyfxx.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IAOfhtl.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/UTTKMLm.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GlA3q5k.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IjNij3o.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/EUgmfPe.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/4F8yC7w.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/F82cLY8.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/81Fzstc.jpg)
As you can see in the last two pictures, there are a few dents on the bottom side of the top case. One on the upper left corner and two on the upper right. The box it was shipped in does not have any dents or signs of rough transit, so I believe this left YMDK with these defects. I'm not too upset to do anything about it (since it's on seldom seen bottom), but I'm just annoyed. I plan on getting things assembled this weekend so hopefully I'll have more photos to share soon.
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Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Wed, 06 June 2018, 17:41:03
I had a pleasant surprise show up on my doorstep today. I did not receive any shipping notice, so my order (#M169) arrived out of the blue. I had originally ordered a Purple top + acrylic bottom, but decided to go all aluminum with the last production update. Also upgraded to a brass plate that I hadn't selected in my original order. Some pictures:Makes me salty about buying through the website. There was no option for a purple bottom there, so mine is grey.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/43Re2v0.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Do4tkxy.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MhhYYO0.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/wUqyfxx.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IAOfhtl.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/UTTKMLm.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GlA3q5k.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IjNij3o.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/EUgmfPe.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/4F8yC7w.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/F82cLY8.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/81Fzstc.jpg)
As you can see in the last two pictures, there are a few dents on the bottom side of the top case. One on the upper left corner and two on the upper right. The box it was shipped in does not have any dents or signs of rough transit, so I believe this left YMDK with these defects. I'm not too upset to do anything about it (since it's on seldom seen bottom), but I'm just annoyed. I plan on getting things assembled this weekend so hopefully I'll have more photos to share soon.
Post by: geolchris on Wed, 06 June 2018, 18:12:05
Is there a build guide / instructions anywhere?
Thanks!
Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Wed, 06 June 2018, 18:18:14
Received mine on Monday, went to start building it today but I noticed there's no screws to attach the base to the frame or the plate - dumb question, but do I have to provide my own? If so, what size are they?There should have been a bag of screws included.
Is there a build guide / instructions anywhere?
Thanks!
Post by: geolchris on Wed, 06 June 2018, 18:23:49
Received mine on Monday, went to start building it today but I noticed there's no screws to attach the base to the frame or the plate - dumb question, but do I have to provide my own? If so, what size are they?There should have been a bag of screws included.
Is there a build guide / instructions anywhere?
Thanks!
Hmm...great. I got the stabs and the feet, and some extra LED's it looks like, but no screws. I'll email Vincent.
Post by: geolchris on Wed, 06 June 2018, 22:48:29
Received mine on Monday, went to start building it today but I noticed there's no screws to attach the base to the frame or the plate - dumb question, but do I have to provide my own? If so, what size are they?There should have been a bag of screws included.
Is there a build guide / instructions anywhere?
Thanks!
Hmm...great. I got the stabs and the feet, and some extra LED's it looks like, but no screws. I'll email Vincent.
Got in touch with Vincent, he said they are M2-6 screws and that he’d either ship me more or cover the cost of I wanted to buy local. Great service 🙂
Post by: watchy0ubac on Thu, 07 June 2018, 02:06:58
I had a pleasant surprise show up on my doorstep today. I did not receive any shipping notice, so my order (#M169) arrived out of the blue. I had originally ordered a Purple top + acrylic bottom, but decided to go all aluminum with the last production update. Also upgraded to a brass plate that I hadn't selected in my original order. Some pictures:Love the look of the purple and the brass plate, but it's a shame that it came dented. Hopefully it's not too noticeable in person at least!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/43Re2v0.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Do4tkxy.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MhhYYO0.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/wUqyfxx.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IAOfhtl.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/UTTKMLm.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GlA3q5k.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IjNij3o.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/EUgmfPe.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/4F8yC7w.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/F82cLY8.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/81Fzstc.jpg)
As you can see in the last two pictures, there are a few dents on the bottom side of the top case. One on the upper left corner and two on the upper right. The box it was shipped in does not have any dents or signs of rough transit, so I believe this left YMDK with these defects. I'm not too upset to do anything about it (since it's on seldom seen bottom), but I'm just annoyed. I plan on getting things assembled this weekend so hopefully I'll have more photos to share soon.
Post by: mousetrap00 on Thu, 07 June 2018, 08:29:55
Post by: Dennyroxsox on Thu, 07 June 2018, 11:20:50
Is there any update regarding eu-uk orders? Ive not gotten any confirmations on email for anything
Or if possible, is there a general status update? I know there were some delays with Acrylic, but did that affect the overal shipping schedule for later rounds? The last update listen the end of May as continuing production, and we're past that now.
I know mine won't arrive for a while because I'm waaaay back in the 360s, but an update on progress would be nice given the above.
Post by: MattSG on Thu, 07 June 2018, 14:14:26
Post by: MacGruber117 on Thu, 07 June 2018, 14:16:58
Did anyone else order black? Haven't seen any yet, apparently mine is shipping this week, #265, I can't waitI have black, M156 and I was told mine was shipping this week. No text from DHL yet though
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Post by: SakeJams on Thu, 07 June 2018, 14:22:19
Post by: Tasteless on Thu, 07 June 2018, 14:24:34
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 07 June 2018, 15:55:24
Post by: mousetrap00 on Thu, 07 June 2018, 17:07:51
I warned Vincent about this no-tracking issue when keyboard is in fact shipped.I hope every orders get to their respective owners safely
Post by: meepmeep on Thu, 07 June 2018, 17:24:58
Post by: geolchris on Thu, 07 June 2018, 18:33:29
Received mine on Monday, went to start building it today but I noticed there's no screws to attach the base to the frame or the plate - dumb question, but do I have to provide my own? If so, what size are they?There should have been a bag of screws included.
Is there a build guide / instructions anywhere?
Thanks!
Hmm...great. I got the stabs and the feet, and some extra LED's it looks like, but no screws. I'll email Vincent.
Got in touch with Vincent, he said they are M2-6 screws and that he’d either ship me more or cover the cost of I wanted to buy local. Great service 🙂
Just finished the build - wanted to update this, I needed M2-4's for plate to frame, and M2-4's for the thinner section of the acrylic to the frame (M2-5's probably would have worked) and M2-6's for the thicker side of the acrylic base.
All in - 4x M2-6's and 20x M2-4's.
Also - here's the final build: https://imgur.com/a/Xyj3tS1
Post by: Dennyroxsox on Thu, 07 June 2018, 18:40:12
Did anyone else order black? Haven't seen any yet, apparently mine is shipping this week, #265, I can't waitI have black, M156 and I was told mine was shipping this week. No text from DHL yet though
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Mine is black as well. So, at this rate, it might be another month or so before the 300s ship. I'm okay with that.
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Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Thu, 07 June 2018, 21:13:35
That's interesting. The aluminum base used the same screw size across the board.Received mine on Monday, went to start building it today but I noticed there's no screws to attach the base to the frame or the plate - dumb question, but do I have to provide my own? If so, what size are they?There should have been a bag of screws included.
Is there a build guide / instructions anywhere?
Thanks!
Hmm...great. I got the stabs and the feet, and some extra LED's it looks like, but no screws. I'll email Vincent.
Got in touch with Vincent, he said they are M2-6 screws and that he’d either ship me more or cover the cost of I wanted to buy local. Great service
Just finished the build - wanted to update this, I needed M2-4's for plate to frame, and M2-4's for the thinner section of the acrylic to the frame (M2-5's probably would have worked) and M2-6's for the thicker side of the acrylic base.
All in - 4x M2-6's and 20x M2-4's.
Also - here's the final build: https://imgur.com/a/Xyj3tS1
Post by: truong3016 on Thu, 07 June 2018, 21:36:09
Post by: happycamper87 on Fri, 08 June 2018, 03:01:07
Post by: building_an_ergo on Fri, 08 June 2018, 03:45:16
Trying to program it now (to this: https://i.imgur.com/hmLFwVz.jpg), but I have a question. My board has only two switches to the right of the spacebar (pic: https://imgur.com/IXzH2Qc). How do I handle that with the .eson on kbfirmware.com (pic: https://imgur.com/a/xk90Cdb)? Just use the two left most switches?
Oh, and was it supposed to come with some sort of rubber feet? Mine did not, is there anywhere I could buy something that'd fit into the little holes on the bottom?
I get the following error when flashing.
Code: [Select]
*** Attempting to flash, please don't remove device
>>> dfu-programmer.exe atmega32u4 erase --force
dfu-programmer: no device present.
>>> dfu-programmer.exe atmega32u4 flash "C:\Users\Ender\Downloads\me96.hex"
dfu-programmer: no device present.
>>> dfu-programmer.exe atmega32u4 reset
dfu-programmer: no device present.Any idea how to fix it?
Post by: MacGruber117 on Fri, 08 June 2018, 05:09:05
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Post by: quadfreak on Fri, 08 June 2018, 09:17:39
Post by: building_an_ergo on Fri, 08 June 2018, 09:42:24
Anyone else have trouble programming this thing? I followed the instructions in the email sent out...the leds light up and my pc recognizes it’s plugged in, but neither the driver software or qmk toolbox is recognizing the board.
So apparently there is an issue with the qmk toolbox missing proper drivers.
I followed the bottom of this guide:
>https://mechkeys.ca/pages/qmk-programming-how-to
And finally got it to work.
Post by: Tasteless on Fri, 08 June 2018, 13:35:54
Anyone else have trouble programming this thing? I followed the instructions in the email sent out...the leds light up and my pc recognizes it’s plugged in, but neither the driver software or qmk toolbox is recognizing the board.I just pulled the source from GIT and built it manually without issue. I dislike the GUI apps for whatever reason, so haven't tried that method.
Post by: Tasteless on Fri, 08 June 2018, 13:56:50
Mine arrived today! Oddly enough, I got a tracking e-mail after it arrived.I use Amtel Flip to flash mine, quick easy and painless.
Trying to program it now (to this: https://i.imgur.com/hmLFwVz.jpg), but I have a question. My board has only two switches to the right of the spacebar (pic: https://imgur.com/IXzH2Qc). How do I handle that with the .eson on kbfirmware.com (pic: https://imgur.com/a/xk90Cdb)? Just use the two left most switches?
Oh, and was it supposed to come with some sort of rubber feet? Mine did not, is there anywhere I could buy something that'd fit into the little holes on the bottom?
I get the following error when flashing.Code: [Select]*** Attempting to flash, please don't remove device
>>> dfu-programmer.exe atmega32u4 erase --force
dfu-programmer: no device present.
>>> dfu-programmer.exe atmega32u4 flash "C:\Users\Ender\Downloads\me96.hex"
dfu-programmer: no device present.
>>> dfu-programmer.exe atmega32u4 reset
dfu-programmer: no device present.
Any idea how to fix it?
Post by: quadfreak on Fri, 08 June 2018, 14:29:37
Anyone else have trouble programming this thing? I followed the instructions in the email sent out...the leds light up and my pc recognizes it’s plugged in, but neither the driver software or qmk toolbox is recognizing the board.
So apparently there is an issue with the qmk toolbox missing proper drivers.
I followed the bottom of this guide:
>https://mechkeys.ca/pages/qmk-programming-how-to
And finally got it to work.
Ok thanks I’ll give that a try.
I usually only remap one or two keys so I much prefer bootmapper. Lol
Post by: Mustangdvx on Sat, 09 June 2018, 07:44:42
Anyone else have trouble programming this thing? I followed the instructions in the email sent out...the leds light up and my pc recognizes it’s plugged in, but neither the driver software or qmk toolbox is recognizing the board.
Just making sure - you are putting it into programming mode by hitting the reset key OR pressing the reset button on the underside of the PCB right?
Post by: CallumMcG on Sat, 09 June 2018, 10:14:43
Edit: NVM got it, used 1 hand to put loads of pressure on the screw and the other one to turn the screwdriver
Post by: quadfreak on Sat, 09 June 2018, 10:38:25
Anyone else have trouble programming this thing? I followed the instructions in the email sent out...the leds light up and my pc recognizes it’s plugged in, but neither the driver software or qmk toolbox is recognizing the board.
Just making sure - you are putting it into programming mode by hitting the reset key OR pressing the reset button on the underside of the PCB right?
Yes I tried both of those options. Gonna mess with is some more today.
Edit: Ok...was finally able to get this programmed. What I had to do was go into Zadig and click "list all devices" under the options tab to get it to show up so i could update the driver. I missed where it said that in the PDF email cause it was squished in between some other info. I feel dumb but it happens sometimes haha. Hopefully this will help anyone who runs into the same (self inflicted) problem. haha
Post by: HADHAYOSH on Sat, 09 June 2018, 14:28:43
Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Sat, 09 June 2018, 15:15:44
Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Post by: SakeJams on Sat, 09 June 2018, 15:23:57
Post by: CallumMcG on Sat, 09 June 2018, 15:25:05
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Post by: Tasteless on Sat, 09 June 2018, 16:10:38
Anyways, pictures now.
(https://i.imgur.com/20Vvj1y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SHgT4k4.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kTuOlOo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/j4gE5Kv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wUPC6TL.jpg)
Need to figure out how to dim the indicator LEDs in QMK, as the white ones I bought are waaay too bright as can be seen in the pictures.
Post by: HADHAYOSH on Sat, 09 June 2018, 19:42:06
Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.
Post by: Mustangdvx on Sat, 09 June 2018, 19:57:08
Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.
Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.
Post by: JamesShaw on Sat, 09 June 2018, 20:26:32
Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.
Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.
it's good to learn new thing, man ;D
I was in the same situation. Bought holtites for my leeku pcb but it turn out pretty bad.
Post by: unluckygamer on Sat, 09 June 2018, 22:40:19
Post by: Cpt0bvius on Sun, 10 June 2018, 00:23:31
I purchased holtites from Digi-Key(8134-HC-8P2). I received the request for shipping information on the 5th, no clue when I'll get it but I'll update whether they fit or not.Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.
Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.
Post by: Electrum on Sun, 10 June 2018, 00:41:20
Has anyone from 200+ acrylic order received their melody?
241/242, still waiting.
Post by: YiZZo on Sun, 10 June 2018, 01:13:12
Post by: spyruf on Sun, 10 June 2018, 02:03:31
Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.
Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.
did you try the copper tape mod? seems doable since the holes are 1-2mm larger than the hotlines.
Post by: azachhh on Sun, 10 June 2018, 02:22:44
Invoice 248 here. With Titanium Gray top and acrylic bottom and I live in SoCol. No info yet about shipping. Only contact I received was when Vincent asked if I wanted to keep the acrylic bottom back on May 21st. So I am patiently waiting.
I am 102 and 126 with acrylic bottom. One gold top, one blue. Got my shipping notification on Friday.
Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Sun, 10 June 2018, 03:48:12
You know holtites are supposed to be soldered in, right?Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.
Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.
Post by: KaosJ on Sun, 10 June 2018, 04:50:35
You know holtites are supposed to be soldered in, right?Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.
Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.
Hey HADHAYOSH, wait a moment before you do a mess.
1) Holtites for switches that you have are NOT supposed to be soldered in. Usually these holtites fits or not fits inside the hole, the whole point of using these sockets is to not solder anything (eventually just few holtites on half-holes necessary for multiple layouts)
2) Said that, you can actually solder them, many people does that when they discover that the pcb doesn't support holtites without soldering, however these needs to be soldered in a particular.
3) Since you said it is your first soldering experience, i really don't suggest to solder holtites, you might do a big mess. That type of holtites are not closed on the back, so if you solder these sockets like you solder switches, you will most likely fill them with solder on the internal part of the holtite, making it unusable and difficult to remove.
4) If you want to proceed, i can explain you how you are supposed to solder holtites without doing a big mess, but again i do NOT suggest to do so, unless you have a lot of time (200 holtites soldered in a particular way) and have a good soldering experience already. Let me know.
Post by: HADHAYOSH on Sun, 10 June 2018, 15:16:44
You know holtites are supposed to be soldered in, right?Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.
Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.
Hey HADHAYOSH, wait a moment before you do a mess.
1) Holtites for switches that you have are NOT supposed to be soldered in. Usually these holtites fits or not fits inside the hole, the whole point of using these sockets is to not solder anything (eventually just few holtites on half-holes necessary for multiple layouts)
2) Said that, you can actually solder them, many people does that when they discover that the pcb doesn't support holtites without soldering, however these needs to be soldered in a particular.
3) Since you said it is your first soldering experience, i really don't suggest to solder holtites, you might do a big mess. That type of holtites are not closed on the back, so if you solder these sockets like you solder switches, you will most likely fill them with solder on the internal part of the holtite, making it unusable and difficult to remove.
4) If you want to proceed, i can explain you how you are supposed to solder holtites without doing a big mess, but again i do NOT suggest to do so, unless you have a lot of time (200 holtites soldered in a particular way) and have a good soldering experience already. Let me know.
Thanks for the help. I actually do have a bit of soldering experience, but probably not enough that I'd be confident soldering holtites. Main thing now is that without a soldering gun (a relative has it, and is out of town), I was hoping for a solder-free way to get it working. If I'm gonna have to solder it either way, I'll just do it the regular way.
Post by: KaosJ on Sun, 10 June 2018, 16:01:45
You know holtites are supposed to be soldered in, right?Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.
Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.
Hey HADHAYOSH, wait a moment before you do a mess.
1) Holtites for switches that you have are NOT supposed to be soldered in. Usually these holtites fits or not fits inside the hole, the whole point of using these sockets is to not solder anything (eventually just few holtites on half-holes necessary for multiple layouts)
2) Said that, you can actually solder them, many people does that when they discover that the pcb doesn't support holtites without soldering, however these needs to be soldered in a particular.
3) Since you said it is your first soldering experience, i really don't suggest to solder holtites, you might do a big mess. That type of holtites are not closed on the back, so if you solder these sockets like you solder switches, you will most likely fill them with solder on the internal part of the holtite, making it unusable and difficult to remove.
4) If you want to proceed, i can explain you how you are supposed to solder holtites without doing a big mess, but again i do NOT suggest to do so, unless you have a lot of time (200 holtites soldered in a particular way) and have a good soldering experience already. Let me know.
Thanks for the help. I actually do have a bit of soldering experience, but probably not enough that I'd be confident soldering holtites. Main thing now is that without a soldering gun (a relative has it, and is out of town), I was hoping for a solder-free way to get it working. If I'm gonna have to solder it either way, I'll just do it the regular way.
Yeah at this point i suggest to solder it yourself directly without holtites. Just pay attention to your stabilizers, remember to lube and clip them and make sure you bought cherry genuine stabs and not chinese stabs. Just a reminding because once you solder 100 switch, will be a pain later to change or mod the stabs.
Post by: Broseph on Sun, 10 June 2018, 17:41:56
Could it be because of that possible bridge on the left smds? Or something is wrong with the keymap?
Post by: Astralou on Sun, 10 June 2018, 20:41:36
Can we get any update from Vincent? Please
Post by: truong3016 on Sun, 10 June 2018, 21:31:56
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Post by: mousetrap00 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 01:33:18
Post by: Mustangdvx on Mon, 11 June 2018, 06:32:33
Haven't received mine yet, but anyone know what the compatibility is like with holtites/Kailh PCB sockets? I'm not gonna have access to a soldering gun for another month or twoYou can't put kailh sockets on this, dude. You need special pcbs for those.
Yeah, that's why I asked---since I don't know if this PCB was made with Kailh sockets or holtites in mind, and haven't seen it mentioned, I figured I'd see if someone else had tried.
Holtites are a no go for this board. I tried the ones from Zeal and they fall right out. Cut to me buying a soldering station and learning how to solder. Lol. This damn hobby.
did you try the copper tape mod? seems doable since the holes are 1-2mm larger than the hotlines.
I bought the copper tape, but ultimately decided learning how to solder would be more beneficial (and cheaper) in the long run in case I build another board.
Post by: building_an_ergo on Mon, 11 June 2018, 08:33:48
(https://i.imgur.com/1pV8uio.jpg)
If not, what is the best thing to buy to use as feet? It slides all over the place.
Post by: YiZZo on Mon, 11 June 2018, 09:28:21
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 11 June 2018, 13:29:58
Was my board supposed o come with rubber feet for here?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/1pV8uio.jpg)
If not, what is the best thing to buy to use as feet? It slides all over the place.
Yes, did you checked properly the package? the feets are usually not already sticked on the board but are always included.
If you can't find it in the package somewhere (check properly), just contact Vincent.
Post by: Bizpit on Mon, 11 June 2018, 17:48:35
Mine shipped out on Saturday, super hyped for this to arrive.
Post by: PttrnRcgntn on Mon, 11 June 2018, 18:27:15
I just want to make sure I don't brick anything.
Following the instructions provided by Vincent, I have the json file, which I've uploaded to kbfirmware.com
The instructions say I can change the layout there, I know I can configure each of the selected keys, but I can't adjust the actual layout with how many keys i.e. three 1u keys instead of two 1.5u keys, or a 2u backspace.
I know I can do that on keyboard-layout-editor.com and can upload that to KFB, I just want to know if the official json and wiring diagram are essential to programming this thing.
If I build my ideal layout, then take it into KFB, without using the official me96.json, then go through the rest of the instructions, is that going to mess me up?
Post by: alexsthomas on Mon, 11 June 2018, 19:42:06
It's done, once my pulse set arrives it's end game for me. Also hyped that my USB C to Mini B adapter works. Has Titanium gray top and bottom, brass weight and plate, lubed Zealios 67g, Genuine Cherry Stabs that have been clipped, lubed and band aid modded, Maxkey SA Cyan on White with a KF Cyanara, Primecaps Neptune's Crest TRDL, BroCaps Patriot Reaper v1 and a Koicaps blue key.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/1a4e8ffdf73d03581d9ccf16db0571e7.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/733c08404866b12bd35f6ce5850ef255.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/869ac30310e3a7219385e000d73e8957.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/2e90c05e77a52ffb7788c9c5c2b17ad4.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/e63de3599643e2ed70ba48a069bca445.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/2032d824421e664960b2bcc27014b163.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/70f1a665bd3ea33b3a91bb0815b5dbe3.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/42156bbd5deec6b2388390ba7616f96c.jpg)
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Do you have a link for the usb-c to mini b adapter?
Post by: timzilla on Mon, 11 June 2018, 20:26:18
Post by: superuser41 on Mon, 11 June 2018, 21:24:37
Alright, yet another programming question from someone who's never done this before.
I just want to make sure I don't brick anything.
Following the instructions provided by Vincent, I have the json file, which I've uploaded to kbfirmware.com
The instructions say I can change the layout there, I know I can configure each of the selected keys, but I can't adjust the actual layout with how many keys i.e. three 1u keys instead of two 1.5u keys, or a 2u backspace.
I know I can do that on keyboard-layout-editor.com and can upload that to KFB, I just want to know if the official json and wiring diagram are essential to programming this thing.
If I build my ideal layout, then take it into KFB, without using the official me96.json, then go through the rest of the instructions, is that going to mess me up?
The wiring diagram and pin selections are extremely critical to proper operation. The official JSON is just a way of providing the wiring and layout in a portable format, nothing precludes you from rebuilding it yourself if you really want to. The JSON from earlier in this thread has all three switch positions in the lower-right modifier section (and all other switch positions), but you don't need to USE all three of those, nor do they have to be the right size in the layout shown. I would map the right two to what you want your singular right modifier in a 1.5/1.5 configuration to be, for example, and then verify that it's mapped correctly when flashed.
Post by: building_an_ergo on Tue, 12 June 2018, 01:13:00
Yes, did you checked properly the package? the feets are usually not already sticked on the board but are always included.
If you can't find it in the package somewhere (check properly), just contact Vincent.
I checked the package again thoroughly and have found nothing. I will contact Vincent.
Post by: PttrnRcgntn on Tue, 12 June 2018, 01:15:46
Alright, yet another programming question from someone who's never done this before.
I just want to make sure I don't brick anything.
Following the instructions provided by Vincent, I have the json file, which I've uploaded to kbfirmware.com
The instructions say I can change the layout there, I know I can configure each of the selected keys, but I can't adjust the actual layout with how many keys i.e. three 1u keys instead of two 1.5u keys, or a 2u backspace.
I know I can do that on keyboard-layout-editor.com and can upload that to KFB, I just want to know if the official json and wiring diagram are essential to programming this thing.
If I build my ideal layout, then take it into KFB, without using the official me96.json, then go through the rest of the instructions, is that going to mess me up?
The wiring diagram and pin selections are extremely critical to proper operation. The official JSON is just a way of providing the wiring and layout in a portable format, nothing precludes you from rebuilding it yourself if you really want to. The JSON from earlier in this thread has all three switch positions in the lower-right modifier section (and all other switch positions), but you don't need to USE all three of those, nor do they have to be the right size in the layout shown. I would map the right two to what you want your singular right modifier in a 1.5/1.5 configuration to be, for example, and then verify that it's mapped correctly when flashed.
Gotcha! I went through the tedious process of copying all the values from the official json into another layout and learned a lot. Bit what you’re saying is that since the official one has all the keys already, its a hell of a lot easier to just map the extra unused keys as whatever we’re going to replace it with anyway, since only a single switch would be going into, say, a 2u backspace. Doesnt matter what the other “key is mapped to since its only the one switch.
Thank you for explaining that! I like to make things way too complicated my first time out.
Post by: mtuanvu on Tue, 12 June 2018, 03:47:44
Everything looks nice and smooth
There is some tiny problems but I can fixed it easily
Post by: Bubblegum on Tue, 12 June 2018, 04:21:44
Post by: Jkush463 on Tue, 12 June 2018, 09:10:09
Post by: jihadu on Tue, 12 June 2018, 11:25:01
Has anyone heard anything about/or got shipping notifications from Candykeys yet?Nothing so far afaik.
Post by: mtuanvu on Tue, 12 June 2018, 11:32:52
any way to get one of these or anyone trying to sell one?I got a spare gold alu kit but the shipping's just a pain in the a**
Post by: Jkush463 on Tue, 12 June 2018, 11:35:33
any way to get one of these or anyone trying to sell one?I got a spare gold alu kit but the shipping's just a pain in the a**
mind if i send you a message? pretty interested,
Post by: mtuanvu on Tue, 12 June 2018, 11:41:37
haha, ok broany way to get one of these or anyone trying to sell one?I got a spare gold alu kit but the shipping's just a pain in the a**
mind if i send you a message? pretty interested,
let's see if we can make it
pm'ed
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 12 June 2018, 15:30:44
Just received my bulk order last week
Everything looks nice and smooth
There is some tiny problems but I can fixed it easily
Did you bought every color lol?
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 12 June 2018, 15:31:23
Has anyone heard anything about/or got shipping notifications from Candykeys yet?Nothing so far afaik.
Candykeys should be the last guys.
Post by: mtuanvu on Tue, 12 June 2018, 20:35:23
Did you bought every color lol?Almost haha
Post by: TJSN on Wed, 13 June 2018, 00:03:41
Has anyone from 200+ acrylic order received their melody?
203 here! Just got mine today. Titanium grey top and acrylic bottom, located in Singapore.
Post by: CallumMcG on Wed, 13 June 2018, 04:43:07
https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-USB-2-0-5Pin-Female-to-USB-C-Type-C-Male-charge-Data-Adapter/232435225455?epid=21006063357&hash=item361e38136f:g:1p8AAOSwJhdZhDR5It's done, once my pulse set arrives it's end game for me. Also hyped that my USB C to Mini B adapter works. Has Titanium gray top and bottom, brass weight and plate, lubed Zealios 67g, Genuine Cherry Stabs that have been clipped, lubed and band aid modded, Maxkey SA Cyan on White with a KF Cyanara, Primecaps Neptune's Crest TRDL, BroCaps Patriot Reaper v1 and a Koicaps blue key.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/1a4e8ffdf73d03581d9ccf16db0571e7.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/733c08404866b12bd35f6ce5850ef255.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/869ac30310e3a7219385e000d73e8957.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/2e90c05e77a52ffb7788c9c5c2b17ad4.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/e63de3599643e2ed70ba48a069bca445.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/2032d824421e664960b2bcc27014b163.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/70f1a665bd3ea33b3a91bb0815b5dbe3.jpg)Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/42156bbd5deec6b2388390ba7616f96c.jpg)
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Do you have a link for the usb-c to mini b adapter?
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Post by: happycamper87 on Wed, 13 June 2018, 14:12:51
N = |ZXCVB
J = ASDFG
U = qwert
7 = `12345
0 = */\=-
P = -98
; = :+65\'4
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I tested the PCB prior to soldering the switches and didnt encounter this issue FYI.
Here's some pics of my lackluster soldering job, hopefully someone here can spot what might be causing this. Any help would be appreciated!
[attach=1][attach=2][attach=3]
EDIT: Never mind! I finally spotted the errant solder which was causing the shorts. Typing this edit now with the Melody. Will post pics in a bit.
Post by: boytuhog on Wed, 13 June 2018, 18:00:47
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 13 June 2018, 20:40:18
Check it out at https://config.qmk.fm/#/melody96/LAYOUT
If you need a text based guide, please refer to this: https://github.com/mechmerlin/qmk_setup/blob/master/qmk_configurator.md
Post by: YiZZo on Wed, 13 June 2018, 20:56:21
Post by: mtuanvu on Wed, 13 June 2018, 21:23:47
Hello all, I got the Configurator to work with melody96Thanks Merlin, I really need that
Check it out at https://config.qmk.fm/#/melody96/LAYOUT
If you need a text based guide, please refer to this: https://github.com/mechmerlin/qmk_setup/blob/master/qmk_configurator.md
Post by: happycamper87 on Thu, 14 June 2018, 02:08:13
Pretty happy I went with Cyan and the acrylic bottom
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Post by: pootsounds on Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:03:16
Thanks,
Post by: happycamper87 on Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:36:46
Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?
Thanks,
Did you test the PCB prior to soldering the switch? If you tested the PCB everything works, it might be something like else.
Post by: mtuanvu on Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:51:57
Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?Have you try to remapping the kb?
Thanks,
I got a bunch of pcb have some keys not functional, after remapping they work just fine
Post by: pootsounds on Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:57:09
Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?Have you try to remapping the kb?
Thanks,
I got a bunch of pcb have some keys not functional, after remapping they work just fine
I've remapped it to couple of different options and nothing is registering in keyboard tester. All other keys seem to work fine.
Post by: pootsounds on Thu, 14 June 2018, 09:58:31
Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?
Thanks,
Did you test the PCB prior to soldering the switch? If you tested the PCB everything works, it might be something like else.
I didn't test the pcb before soldering the switches.
Post by: happycamper87 on Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:34:35
Post by: pootsounds on Thu, 14 June 2018, 10:48:17
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 14 June 2018, 15:12:22
Numpad Enter key is not working. My solder points look fine, could be the switch but I noticed the (resistor?) is a little crooked. Does it look like that could be causing me the issue? Does that specific one impact the numpad enter key? Should I try changing out the switch first?
Thanks,
Desolder and resolder the crooked dude. most likely is this (i had the same issue with another board). You should have some new replacements for it.
Also a tip for the future, test pcb before soldering (i believe the pcb it's fine, just solder a new one in a straight way)
Post by: unluckygamer on Thu, 14 June 2018, 23:05:42
Post by: YiZZo on Thu, 14 June 2018, 23:49:44
I am order 236 with gray top and acrylic bottom and I just received my package. It seems that I received my package (11) before the tracking (14). Well looks like I will need to buy a soldering iron now
looks like you're a luckygamer today, lol. man...im order 248 and I got the same color and bottom as you. I hope mine comes in soon
Post by: unluckygamer on Thu, 14 June 2018, 23:54:04
Post by: boytuhog on Fri, 15 June 2018, 08:09:49
Post by: MacGruber117 on Fri, 15 June 2018, 08:13:34
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Post by: boytuhog on Fri, 15 June 2018, 08:30:05
Is there a tutorial some where that shows how to test your pcb?
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I just use http://www.keyboardtester.com and individually short the keys. It should register each key press. But one of my boards isn't recognize by my OS. Hopefully someone can help me.
Post by: boytuhog on Fri, 15 June 2018, 08:45:00
Hey, I have two boards and one of them isn't recognize. The bottom leds light up but shorting the pcb doesn't register anything. Any help would be appreciated.
After some playing around, I finally found my problem. The board has a problem with usb connector. Does anyone had the same problem?
Post by: vonswoopington on Fri, 15 June 2018, 13:08:43
Post by: azachhh on Fri, 15 June 2018, 15:03:39
Are the stabilizers plate mounted or PCB mounted?
PCB.
Post by: vonswoopington on Fri, 15 June 2018, 15:38:40
Are the stabilizers plate mounted or PCB mounted?
PCB.
Awesome thanks!
Post by: Artist on Sat, 16 June 2018, 07:36:07
What's the default way to do this?
Tks !
Edited: nevermind, i found the reset button on bottom of the PCB!
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 16 June 2018, 14:45:36
I'm trying to use the QMK Toolbox to flash in new hex, but it said "there's no device available," probably because I didn't put the pcb into reset mode.
What's the default way to do this?
Tks !
Edited: nevermind, i found the reset button on bottom of the PCB!
Push the button on the pcb
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 16 June 2018, 14:46:07
Hey, I have two boards and one of them isn't recognize. The bottom leds light up but shorting the pcb doesn't register anything. Any help would be appreciated.
After some playing around, I finally found my problem. The board has a problem with usb connector. Does anyone had the same problem?
Board is Type-c, What you mean exactly for USB?
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 16 June 2018, 14:47:58
Is there a tutorial some where that shows how to test your pcb?
Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
Just use a metallic clips. Once you touch the pads of the pcb with it, the key will register. When it doesn't, check first if that key is setted on the keymap
Post by: unluckygamer on Sat, 16 June 2018, 16:12:21
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 16 June 2018, 16:24:21
Well I have the keyboard on hand. First and foremost their is so much tape on the box which is good, but dam it was really difficult trying to open the package without a knife. It looks like I received all the things I ordered from the titanium gray top and plate with an acrilyc bottom and my gateron yellow that I dont plan on using anymore. Also one question, I did not see any kind of standoff. Does the PCB basically hang from the plate?
Yes, no standoffs, the system of the melody is called top-mount (Plate mounted on top part of the case and pcb hold by the the plate+switches), which is usually considered better than the basic keyboard with standoffs. A top mount keyboard usually sounds better.
Post by: MacGruber117 on Sun, 17 June 2018, 07:25:16
(https://i.imgur.com/orstTdA.jpg)
I've tested all my keys and the 2 on the number pad will not work. The 1 and 3 on either side of it works. I tried reflashing and that did not fix it. The key in question has the bandaid fabric showing thru the center hole. I think the diode is a little crooked, but would that cause the key not to register?
EDIT: It was the diode, I touched the diode with another piece of metal while I shorted the pad and I got it to work. So, all I have to do was straighten it out on the pad and add a bit more solder
Post by: Electrum on Mon, 18 June 2018, 19:15:01
Who else with acrylic bottom around my number range is waiting? Just wondering if I should email vincent or wait a bit more.
Post by: spyruf on Mon, 18 June 2018, 19:25:49
Post by: YiZZo on Mon, 18 June 2018, 19:52:58
Post by: Electrum on Mon, 18 June 2018, 19:59:31
Got email to confirm address a few days ago (Invoice # 270).
I'm 248 with acrylic bottom. Still no tracking.
Looks like I'll play the waiting game a bit more. :thumb:
Post by: connor4312 on Mon, 18 June 2018, 20:41:43
Order 241/242, see people around my order # already getting theirs. I still don't even have tracking.
Who else with acrylic bottom around my number range is waiting? Just wondering if I should email vincent or wait a bit more.
178 with black top and acrylic bottom, still waiting anxiously :) But I also got it assembled (ordered before I had a good soldering station and hated soldering)
Post by: PttrnRcgntn on Tue, 19 June 2018, 15:58:55
Any good general troubleshooting guides?
Tested the PCB, everything worked fine. Soldered my switches, fired up keyboard tester and most of the keys were fine except a couple that registered multiple keypresses.
Flashed according to instructions and now I just get repeating 555555555s a functioning Win key and Alt-Tab, everything else doesn't register on KeyboardTester
Any suggestions?
Post by: merlin64 on Wed, 20 June 2018, 12:10:42
Post by: fdt on Thu, 21 June 2018, 18:12:53
Have you tried using QMK Configurator? https://config.qmk.fm/#/melody96/LAYOUT
Having an issue, I think I can piggy back off of this. Want to program my board, but the .json that 'comes with' the board + the config on the link you posted is different than my board.
Not my board but the same layout: https://imgur.com/a/CDFBvqT
Sorry probably an easy fix but i'm a bit noob, any tips? Thanks.
Post by: superuser41 on Thu, 21 June 2018, 19:16:07
Have you tried using QMK Configurator? https://config.qmk.fm/#/melody96/LAYOUT
Having an issue, I think I can piggy back off of this. Want to program my board, but the .json that 'comes with' the board + the config on the link you posted is different than my board.
Not my board but the same layout: https://imgur.com/a/CDFBvqT
Sorry probably an easy fix but i'm a bit noob, any tips? Thanks.
The layout includes every possible switch position - you just need to map the ones that you care about. For things like numpad +/enter it's easy to just double those keycodes, your right alt/ctrl are slightly more tricky because two of the three keys in that area are the correct ones to map - I would try mapping it as alt, ctrl, ctrl and see if that is correct.
Post by: dpm on Fri, 22 June 2018, 10:10:20
I originally ordered the acrylic bottom, but upgraded to metal in the hopes of getting my board sooner. That was mistake - I think that it's a shame to hide the RGB LEDs on the underside of the board.
I opted for building it myself (I already had a stash of my preferred switch ready to go). Now I think that was also a mistake - I've already spent way too much time on assembling.
Even worse, I now have a problem with the board not working. When I plug it in, the LEDs (i.e. the monochrome LEDs on the switches) blink 7 times, and then turn off.
Does anyone know of where I can figure out what this might mean? Or have any suggestions on how I could go about debugging the problem? Is there documentation available for the melody96 board? Schematics?
Post by: superuser41 on Fri, 22 June 2018, 12:15:20
I got my board yesterday (M240). Yay.
I originally ordered the acrylic bottom, but upgraded to metal in the hopes of getting my board sooner. That was mistake - I think that it's a shame to hide the RGB LEDs on the underside of the board.
I opted for building it myself (I already had a stash of my preferred switch ready to go). Now I think that was also a mistake - I've already spent way too much time on assembling.
Even worse, I now have a problem with the board not working. When I plug it in, the LEDs (i.e. the monochrome LEDs on the switches) blink 7 times, and then turn off.
Does anyone know of where I can figure out what this might mean? Or have any suggestions on how I could go about debugging the problem? Is there documentation available for the melody96 board? Schematics?
You should post some high-res pictures of your PCB. Look over specifically the area around the USB-C port and the microcontroller for potential shorts as well.
Post by: Jkush463 on Fri, 22 June 2018, 18:03:59
Post by: m4us on Fri, 22 June 2018, 18:20:30
Post by: Jkush463 on Fri, 22 June 2018, 20:27:53
i might have a top case left that i can part with.Im interested, shot you a pm.
Post by: dpm on Sat, 23 June 2018, 10:48:57
I got my board yesterday (M240). Yay.
I originally ordered the acrylic bottom, but upgraded to metal in the hopes of getting my board sooner. That was mistake - I think that it's a shame to hide the RGB LEDs on the underside of the board.
I opted for building it myself (I already had a stash of my preferred switch ready to go). Now I think that was also a mistake - I've already spent way too much time on assembling.
Even worse, I now have a problem with the board not working. When I plug it in, the LEDs (i.e. the monochrome LEDs on the switches) blink 7 times, and then turn off.
Does anyone know of where I can figure out what this might mean? Or have any suggestions on how I could go about debugging the problem? Is there documentation available for the melody96 board? Schematics?
You should post some high-res pictures of your PCB. Look over specifically the area around the USB-C port and the microcontroller for potential shorts as well.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I have a short of some sort. Actually, it's like a floating tiny bit of solder, because the problem is intermittent. Good suggestion to look specifically at the microcontroller and USB-C, I've use an air can liberally on the board but didn't focus on those areas.
The problem is likely my own damn fault. I bent a pin on one of the switches and had to unsolder and remove it. I didn't have a solder sucker, so I tried to use the air can to clear the solder out of the pin hole. Worse, I actually have a solder sucker, and found it hiding in a tool box later. :-(
But assembling and soldering took me far too long, in the future I'll try and focus on boards with my preferred switch (speed copper = was not available in this drop), removable switches (so that I can put in my own switch), or already assembled.
I have a Planck rev 5 on order that should arrive next month, and that's got removable switches, yay!
Once I stopped messing with the keyboard, and got it working on my desk (typing on it now), then I've discovered that I like it a LOT. So it has all worked out well so far. Next I need to start learning QMK.
Post by: PttrnRcgntn on Sat, 23 June 2018, 12:06:31
I got my board yesterday (M240). Yay.
I originally ordered the acrylic bottom, but upgraded to metal in the hopes of getting my board sooner. That was mistake - I think that it's a shame to hide the RGB LEDs on the underside of the board.
I opted for building it myself (I already had a stash of my preferred switch ready to go). Now I think that was also a mistake - I've already spent way too much time on assembling.
Even worse, I now have a problem with the board not working. When I plug it in, the LEDs (i.e. the monochrome LEDs on the switches) blink 7 times, and then turn off.
Does anyone know of where I can figure out what this might mean? Or have any suggestions on how I could go about debugging the problem? Is there documentation available for the melody96 board? Schematics?
You should post some high-res pictures of your PCB. Look over specifically the area around the USB-C port and the microcontroller for potential shorts as well.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I have a short of some sort. Actually, it's like a floating tiny bit of solder, because the problem is intermittent. Good suggestion to look specifically at the microcontroller and USB-C, I've use an air can liberally on the board but didn't focus on those areas.
The problem is likely my own damn fault. I bent a pin on one of the switches and had to unsolder and remove it. I didn't have a solder sucker, so I tried to use the air can to clear the solder out of the pin hole. Worse, I actually have a solder sucker, and found it hiding in a tool box later. :-(
But assembling and soldering took me far too long, in the future I'll try and focus on boards with my preferred switch (speed copper = was not available in this drop), removable switches (so that I can put in my own switch), or already assembled.
I have a Planck rev 5 on order that should arrive next month, and that's got removable switches, yay!
Once I stopped messing with the keyboard, and got it working on my desk (typing on it now), then I've discovered that I like it a LOT. So it has all worked out well so far. Next I need to start learning QMK.
Another thing I noticed (Since I'm having problems with mine as well) is that I must have not put in the screws straight enough at the beginning and now I've got a little bit of powder coat dust around the inside. Now that I've taken the board out some of the problems have stopped, and I can see more clearly the issues that can probably be solved by a resoldered switch. So yeah, check the inside edges!
Post by: YiZZo on Sat, 23 June 2018, 17:02:09
Post by: Dennyroxsox on Sat, 23 June 2018, 17:25:38
I got a text from DHL Express today that I have an expected delivery Tuesday coming from ONE VILLAGE. Is this my Melody? You guys got a message like this too?
I received the same email, so I'd assume so.
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Post by: boytuhog on Sun, 24 June 2018, 18:56:39
Currently playing with the QMK configurator. I've checked the reference, and FN seems to be depreciated. Any one can point me which key I should use for FN? Thanks.
Post by: vincent88928 on Mon, 25 June 2018, 02:13:03
Should arrive these days.Soldered ones has around 20 not shippedHas anyone from 200+ acrylic order received their melody?
241/242, still waiting.
Post by: Dovan1405 on Mon, 25 June 2018, 07:31:38
Should arrive these days.Soldered ones has around 20 not shippedHas anyone from 200+ acrylic order received their melody?
241/242, still waiting.
Hi vincent,
Any updates on how long more till the extras are available? Will there be a lot of units for grab?
Thank you!
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Post by: Electrum on Mon, 25 June 2018, 07:42:57
Should arrive these days.Soldered ones has around 20 not shippedHas anyone from 200+ acrylic order received their melody?
241/242, still waiting.
Yes got my tracking sometime this past weekend and says out for delivery today. Thanks for everything!
Post by: SakeJams on Tue, 26 June 2018, 16:05:41
Post by: PttrnRcgntn on Tue, 26 June 2018, 18:12:30
Anyone else having a problem with their PCB? I bought one for myself and a buddy bought one for him and in both cases there are certain switches that either press the wrong switch, press multiple switched at once or don't register any keys at all. Is there something that needs to be done here or did I get 2 broken PCBs?
Dealing with similar problems.
Major issues are the first 8 numbers
"e" outputs qwert
"Enter" outputs both brackets
down, up, and a few others
Got frustrated, set it aside, going to clean up the pcb with some isopropyl and resolder a few switches see what happens.
I had more errors when I mounted it to the top plate, not sure if it's powdercoat dust that got chipped off by the mounting screws or if it's shorting on the metal somewhere.
Post by: Twist3d on Wed, 27 June 2018, 13:27:56
If I use the other keyboard plugged into the PC it works flawlessly so it isn't the PC, its this board. If I unplug and re-plug it in, it works fine again for awhile.
Post by: akryl9296 on Wed, 27 June 2018, 17:57:15
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Post by: Bubblegum on Thu, 28 June 2018, 11:11:55
Any news on shipping?
Also curious about this! I'm worried it'll ship and arrive just as I go on vacation and won't be able to pick it up.
Post by: runsamok on Thu, 28 June 2018, 16:50:17
Post by: akryl9296 on Fri, 29 June 2018, 14:52:22
I'm M271 & I was told mine might go out next week sometime. I'm a Kit 3 that took someone else's place though, so I'm not sure how that affects my spot in the line.
What colors? If that even matters...
Post by: runsamok on Fri, 29 June 2018, 15:19:38
I'm M271 & I was told mine might go out next week sometime. I'm a Kit 3 that took someone else's place though, so I'm not sure how that affects my spot in the line.
What colors? If that even matters...
Titanium grey
Post by: Mustangdvx on Sat, 30 June 2018, 16:13:25
Post by: iamactuallyalion on Sat, 30 June 2018, 19:51:45
Edit: It looks like he actually emailed me again today but I missed it initially. He's wanting to confirm my layout (again?) so I guess my order is still a long way from getting to me. ):
Post by: akryl9296 on Mon, 02 July 2018, 02:29:30
Order M202 here. F [...]
Edit: It looks like he actually emailed me again today but I missed it initially. He's wanting to confirm my layout (again?) so I guess my order is still a long way from getting to me. ):
Did you have soldering service bought with it? That may delay it a fair bit I guess. For my order Vincent told me there's no need to pick layout since it's not being soldered on his side
Post by: MattSG on Wed, 04 July 2018, 07:17:38
Post by: rhonyrhony on Wed, 04 July 2018, 11:11:40
Not sure how I should proceed.
Post by: spyruf on Wed, 04 July 2018, 12:16:09
Will be building in the next couple days once the rest of my parts arrive.
Post by: KaosJ on Wed, 04 July 2018, 15:23:18
I received my board today with the only problem being that it came with an ISO set up instead of ANSI.. :(
Not sure how I should proceed.
contact vincent (not gmail)
Post by: bluesclera on Wed, 04 July 2018, 16:28:13
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Post by: lendflat on Wed, 04 July 2018, 18:34:16
Post by: Dennyroxsox on Wed, 04 July 2018, 18:36:53
No one else has this issue? Should be a keyboard shortcut right? i've tried all combos i can think of.
I believe fn+ q toggles the leds on the bottom. I don't know about the top ones.
Heresethe default map: https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/melody96/keymaps/default/keymap.c
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Post by: bluesclera on Wed, 04 July 2018, 18:42:21
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Post by: Dennyroxsox on Thu, 05 July 2018, 09:05:57
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Post by: BearonicMan on Thu, 05 July 2018, 09:23:52
Put this guy together yesterday. I love it!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/RupCai1.jpg)
Nice! That looks great.
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 05 July 2018, 16:16:41
Put this guy together yesterday. I love it!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/RupCai1.jpg)
u flexin uh?
Post by: SifuSeafood on Fri, 06 July 2018, 00:19:03
Trying to adjust LED settings with FN+QERTYUI but it has no effect. Made sure the shortcut was configured as well. Switch Hitter will not register the presses.
And reflashing didn't help.
Not really sure what else to try!
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
Post by: Dennyroxsox on Fri, 06 July 2018, 21:59:39
Put this guy together yesterday. I love it!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/RupCai1.jpg)
u flexin uh?
Flexing is all I know.
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Post by: YiZZo on Sun, 08 July 2018, 03:04:41
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Post by: superuser41 on Sun, 08 July 2018, 09:39:07
Just plugged in my PCB and 12 out of 18 RGB LEDs light up. Any suggestions on how to remedy this? I tested the PCB with tweezers and all the buttons registered and I also re-flashed the PCB and still only 12 RGB LEDs light up. Thanks!
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Check and reflow the soldering on the last LED that lights and the first LED that doesn't. Also check to make sure the traces between them are undamaged.
Post by: YiZZo on Sun, 08 July 2018, 10:45:26
Just plugged in my PCB and 12 out of 18 RGB LEDs light up. Any suggestions on how to remedy this? I tested the PCB with tweezers and all the buttons registered and I also re-flashed the PCB and still only 12 RGB LEDs light up. Thanks!
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Check and reflow the soldering on the last LED that lights and the first LED that doesn't. Also check to make sure the traces between them are undamaged.
I really had to no idea where to start, so thanks for the tips. I will definitely reflow the solder on the LEDs as you mentioned. In terms of damaged traces what would I be looking for specifically? Like nicks in the PCB? Thanks again for the help. I will keep you updated.
Post by: Astralou on Sun, 08 July 2018, 12:42:54
Post by: superuser41 on Sun, 08 July 2018, 14:01:41
Hello ! Just received my board and everything works great, but the underglow doesnt seems to change and stay red, how can I change that please ? thanks
See the default keymap (https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/melody96/keymaps/default/keymap.c#L50 or the JSON that was provided earlier in the thread). The Fn+QERTYUIO keys control the underglow.
Post by: Astralou on Mon, 09 July 2018, 03:45:45
Hello ! Just received my board and everything works great, but the underglow doesnt seems to change and stay red, how can I change that please ? thanks
See the default keymap (https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/melody96/keymaps/default/keymap.c#L50 or the JSON that was provided earlier in the thread). The Fn+QERTYUIO keys control the underglow.
thanks you !
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 10 July 2018, 00:29:18
Remember that when you use screw-in stabs, you also have to use some non-conductive spacers under the screws, because these stabilizers can short some pads on some pcbs. Any non-metallic material would do the job.
Post by: spyruf on Tue, 10 July 2018, 16:25:24
Post by: happycamper87 on Tue, 10 July 2018, 23:46:03
Anyway I could order an extra brass plate and maybe a PCB
The Melody PCBs can also be purchased directly from their aliexpress page fyi. as for brass plates im not sure if they have any currently. Exchanged a few emails with Vincent yesterday and he said that they only have aluminum in stock for now.
Post by: iamactuallyalion on Wed, 11 July 2018, 22:02:12
Did you have soldering service bought with it? That may delay it a fair bit I guess. For my order Vincent told me there's no need to pick layout since it's not being soldered on his sideYou know what? That's gotta be it. Makes so much more sense, I don't know why I didn't think of that.
Post by: s34nj0hn on Thu, 12 July 2018, 11:41:56
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That looks really good! Any more pics?
I got a black case with the acrylic base but it hasn't shipped yet. Last I heard was that I had to wait until July 10th for a new acrylic base.
Post by: s34nj0hn on Thu, 12 July 2018, 13:59:50
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That looks really good! Any more pics?
I got a black case with the acrylic base but it hasn't shipped yet. Last I heard was that I had to wait until July 10th for a new acrylic base.
Another one
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Post by: vonswoopington on Thu, 12 July 2018, 15:32:21
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That looks really good! Any more pics?
I got a black case with the acrylic base but it hasn't shipped yet. Last I heard was that I had to wait until July 10th for a new acrylic base.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180712/b9e9035202fd92c2ba526d920a9e993b.jpg)
Another one
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Thanks for posting! Did you get a brass plate? I see some gold peeking through.
Post by: s34nj0hn on Thu, 12 July 2018, 15:42:42
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That looks really good! Any more pics?
I got a black case with the acrylic base but it hasn't shipped yet. Last I heard was that I had to wait until July 10th for a new acrylic base.Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180712/b9e9035202fd92c2ba526d920a9e993b.jpg)
Another one
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Thanks for posting! Did you get a brass plate? I see some gold peeking through.
Yeah! Got a gold base and a brass plate. Kind of regret not going with an acrylic base, but I’m satisfied with the way it turned out
Post by: Zefft on Tue, 17 July 2018, 12:17:45
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Post by: masterhail on Tue, 17 July 2018, 13:02:02
Does anyone have list of available templates from the ordering options? Just wanting to know if I was sent the wrong layout or selected the wrong layout.
I had everything soldered before being sent to me, but looks like i'll have to swap around the enter key.
Post by: masterhail on Tue, 17 July 2018, 13:28:53
Just received mine today! super excited - but didn't realize I may have accidentally ordered an ISO layout. I selected Layout 3 when choosing in the GB form.
Does anyone have list of available templates from the ordering options? Just wanting to know if I was sent the wrong layout or selected the wrong layout.
I had everything soldered before being sent to me, but looks like i'll have to swap around the enter key.
Yeah I definitely ordered the wrong layout somehow.
What's the difficultly level to remove & re-solder switches? I've soldered a few things, but never on a keyboard.
Post by: merlin64 on Tue, 17 July 2018, 14:20:00
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 17 July 2018, 14:49:33
Just received mine today! super excited - but didn't realize I may have accidentally ordered an ISO layout. I selected Layout 3 when choosing in the GB form.
Does anyone have list of available templates from the ordering options? Just wanting to know if I was sent the wrong layout or selected the wrong layout.
I had everything soldered before being sent to me, but looks like i'll have to swap around the enter key.
Yep layout 3 was ISO
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Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 17 July 2018, 14:50:40
Just received mine today! super excited - but didn't realize I may have accidentally ordered an ISO layout. I selected Layout 3 when choosing in the GB form.
Does anyone have list of available templates from the ordering options? Just wanting to know if I was sent the wrong layout or selected the wrong layout.
I had everything soldered before being sent to me, but looks like i'll have to swap around the enter key.
Yeah I definitely ordered the wrong layout somehow.
What's the difficultly level to remove & re-solder switches? I've soldered a few things, but never on a keyboard.
Not hard, are you on a budget or not? (for soldering/desoldering equipment)
Also, are these leds soldered or sipsocketed?
Post by: masterhail on Tue, 17 July 2018, 15:51:39
Just received mine today! super excited - but didn't realize I may have accidentally ordered an ISO layout. I selected Layout 3 when choosing in the GB form.
Does anyone have list of available templates from the ordering options? Just wanting to know if I was sent the wrong layout or selected the wrong layout.
I had everything soldered before being sent to me, but looks like i'll have to swap around the enter key.
Yeah I definitely ordered the wrong layout somehow.
What's the difficultly level to remove & re-solder switches? I've soldered a few things, but never on a keyboard.
Not hard, are you on a budget or not? (for soldering/desoldering equipment)
Also, are these leds soldered or sipsocketed?
No real budget for the equipment, but I would really only be using it this one time.
I have a crappy old soldering iron already, but will need to order a solder sucker. Also have to order a couple more stabilizers for the shift keys. Was really hoping to knock this out today but no local place will have the sucker or the stabilizers.
Really not sure on the terminology for the LED soldering methods, but looks like they are sitting in the switch and soldered directly to the board.
Post by: Etherealsound on Tue, 17 July 2018, 16:23:19
Post by: konstantin on Tue, 17 July 2018, 17:19:47
I don't know if it's been asked before but are there extra pcbs/plates?There were some. I ordered a blue one w/ acrylic bottom and brass plate about a month ago. Silver and gray were already gone when I paid the invoice. A week or so ago someone mentioned getting a black one, and that those were the only ones left.
People interested in extras were contacted by email.
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 17 July 2018, 17:28:22
Just received mine today! super excited - but didn't realize I may have accidentally ordered an ISO layout. I selected Layout 3 when choosing in the GB form.
Does anyone have list of available templates from the ordering options? Just wanting to know if I was sent the wrong layout or selected the wrong layout.
I had everything soldered before being sent to me, but looks like i'll have to swap around the enter key.
Yeah I definitely ordered the wrong layout somehow.
What's the difficultly level to remove & re-solder switches? I've soldered a few things, but never on a keyboard.
Not hard, are you on a budget or not? (for soldering/desoldering equipment)
Also, are these leds soldered or sipsocketed?
No real budget for the equipment, but I would really only be using it this one time.
I have a crappy old soldering iron already, but will need to order a solder sucker. Also have to order a couple more stabilizers for the shift keys. Was really hoping to knock this out today but no local place will have the sucker or the stabilizers.
Really not sure on the terminology for the LED soldering methods, but looks like they are sitting in the switch and soldered directly to the board.
to be extremely honest, if it's your first experience, desoldering 100 switches +100 leds will not be fun at all, especially because you have leds. If you can, buy a desoldering gun, otherwise just try to desolder with your tools but it might end up with a mess.
what you can try to do, is to desolder only the switches in the middle and near the enter, bend a bit the plate and the pcb and try to remove and insert the stabilizer in another position.
Post by: masterhail on Tue, 17 July 2018, 18:09:19
Just received mine today! super excited - but didn't realize I may have accidentally ordered an ISO layout. I selected Layout 3 when choosing in the GB form.
Does anyone have list of available templates from the ordering options? Just wanting to know if I was sent the wrong layout or selected the wrong layout.
I had everything soldered before being sent to me, but looks like i'll have to swap around the enter key.
Yeah I definitely ordered the wrong layout somehow.
What's the difficultly level to remove & re-solder switches? I've soldered a few things, but never on a keyboard.
Not hard, are you on a budget or not? (for soldering/desoldering equipment)
Also, are these leds soldered or sipsocketed?
No real budget for the equipment, but I would really only be using it this one time.
I have a crappy old soldering iron already, but will need to order a solder sucker. Also have to order a couple more stabilizers for the shift keys. Was really hoping to knock this out today but no local place will have the sucker or the stabilizers.
Really not sure on the terminology for the LED soldering methods, but looks like they are sitting in the switch and soldered directly to the board.
to be extremely honest, if it's your first experience, desoldering 100 switches +100 leds will not be fun at all, especially because you have leds. If you can, buy a desoldering gun, otherwise just try to desolder with your tools but it might end up with a mess.
what you can try to do, is to desolder only the switches in the middle and near the enter, bend a bit the plate and the pcb and try to remove and insert the stabilizer in another position.
I was under the impression that I would only need to remove about 5 switches to change the layout to be closer to the standard one everyone has here. The left shift, right shift, and enter button seem to be the only ones that would need to be changed. Am I incorrect in this thought process?
Post by: KaosJ on Tue, 17 July 2018, 23:46:01
You have to change these switches, but you also have to change the stabilizers position, which is usually not possible with the keyboard soldered because you have a little space to work with.
You have to remove the stab on on the enter iso and put it in the ansi enter direction, you also have to do the same with left shift, this misses the stabilizer. For right shift you are fine already, this one should be the standard ansi 96 keeb.
You can try to do what i said, desolder some switches in the area of the stabilizer and try to lift/bend slightly the pcb and plate, to give you more space and maybe you will be allowed to remove and insert again the stabilizer without the necessity to desolder all tbe switches.
Of course every time you desolder a switch, you also have to desolder the led.
You might try to ask for a soldering/desoldering service if you are in the US (someone on /r/mechmarket might do it for you)
Post by: azachhh on Wed, 18 July 2018, 07:21:44
I don't know if it's been asked before but are there extra pcbs/plates?
I have an extra PCB that I shouldn't need.
Let me know if you're interested in purchasing it.
Post by: masterhail on Thu, 19 July 2018, 20:00:49
Yeah unfortunatly you are wrong.
You have to change these switches, but you also have to change the stabilizers position, which is usually not possible with the keyboard soldered because you have a little space to work with.
You have to remove the stab on on the enter iso and put it in the ansi enter direction, you also have to do the same with left shift, this misses the stabilizer. For right shift you are fine already, this one should be the standard ansi 96 keeb.
You can try to do what i said, desolder some switches in the area of the stabilizer and try to lift/bend slightly the pcb and plate, to give you more space and maybe you will be allowed to remove and insert again the stabilizer without the necessity to desolder all tbe switches.
Of course every time you desolder a switch, you also have to desolder the led.
You might try to ask for a soldering/desoldering service if you are in the US (someone on /r/mechmarket might do it for you)
Appreciate the feedback. I removed the necessary switches and stabilizer today, but haven't receiver my extra stabilizer in the mail yet so I haven't tried to put anything back.
I'll give it a shot when I receiver the extra stabilizer on Saturday. If I can't get the stabilizer in the new position I don't know if I'll attempt to remove everything myself or send it off to someone to have it done. Removing the switches with the desolder pump was surprisingly easy.
Post by: spyruf on Fri, 20 July 2018, 15:15:43
Melody 96
- Silver Top + Acrylic Bottom
- Black Plate hot swappable PCB (holtites)
- Box Royals Switches
- Clipped + Lubed + Bandaid Modded Stabs (Nathan Kim Style)
- MaxKey SA Cyan on White
More Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/1GKEzRI
It's a great board and I love everything about it except the layout. Hopefully someone can take it off my hands.
Making the PCB hot swappable was a painful and time consuming process but for someone new to mechs no soldering is required and you can try out different switches without fear of commitment.
(https://i.imgur.com/yqGDi2L.jpg)
Post by: iamactuallyalion on Fri, 20 July 2018, 20:46:47
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 21 July 2018, 04:32:29
Received the keyboard in the mail the other day and finally got to testing everything. The left spacebar stabilizer doesn't work. I ordered soldering service because I wanted to avoid anything like this but mistakes happen. In case Vincent doesn't respond to my email what are the odds of someone with 0 experience soldering being able to replace the stabilizer without messing anything up?Vincent will answer (he has 2 mails and skype), if he doesn't after few days you can pm me.
What you mean with "left stabilizer doesn't work" btw?
Post by: iamactuallyalion on Sat, 21 July 2018, 21:16:22
Vincent will answer (he has 2 mails and skype), if he doesn't after few days you can pm me.He did message back! I was worried because a number of questions had been left unanswered previously but he has been very communicative so far. I'm sure he was just busy and it got overlooked.
What you mean with "left stabilizer doesn't work" btw?
I'm sorry if I'm not using the right verbiage so bear with me haha. This is my first serious foray into a new keyboard via group buy and I'm still learning. Basically the right stabilizer on the space bar stays depressed and doesn't spring back when I press it, causing the space bar to stick. I'm hoping this is an easily fixable issue on my end because I know nothing about desoldering and don't feel comfortable trying it on the board (I paid for the assembly service as a precaution) and I'd hate to have to send it back for repair. Here's a picture of the issue in question. Let me know if any other pics might help and I'll be happy to take them! [:
(https://i.imgur.com/nC0nyju.jpg)
Post by: KaosJ on Sun, 22 July 2018, 11:30:54
Vincent will answer (he has 2 mails and skype), if he doesn't after few days you can pm me.He did message back! I was worried because a number of questions had been left unanswered previously but he has been very communicative so far. I'm sure he was just busy and it got overlooked.
What you mean with "left stabilizer doesn't work" btw?
I'm sorry if I'm not using the right verbiage so bear with me haha. This is my first serious foray into a new keyboard via group buy and I'm still learning. Basically the right stabilizer on the space bar stays depressed and doesn't spring back when I press it, causing the space bar to stick. I'm hoping this is an easily fixable issue on my end because I know nothing about desoldering and don't feel comfortable trying it on the board (I paid for the assembly service as a precaution) and I'd hate to have to send it back for repair. Here's a picture of the issue in question. Let me know if any other pics might help and I'll be happy to take them! [:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/nC0nyju.jpg)
May you remove REALLY GENTLY that spacebar and take a photo of the stabilizers (especially where the wire clips).
This might be still a easy fix if you do it gently by wobbling it (hopefully the wire just popped out and is still there somewhere)
Post by: Jkush463 on Tue, 24 July 2018, 18:52:54
Post by: mtt on Thu, 26 July 2018, 13:52:30
The majority of the underglow LEDs cant be controlled most of the times (It very rarely works).
E.g. FN Q > turns on underglow LEDs. If I press it another time, only half of the LEDs turn off (see attached picture). Same goes for every other command - such as FN E to change the RGB modes. Only a part of the LEDs react. I asked Vincent already but I haven't heard back yet.
Maybe one of you guys know whats the issue here? Is it QMK?
I have reset the EEPROM and reflashed the default hex a few times already to no avail.
Any help is much appreciated :D
Post by: masterhail on Thu, 26 July 2018, 19:24:24
My bottom row is currently ctrl/win/alt/space/alt/ctrl/arrows
Post by: driftingbunnies on Thu, 26 July 2018, 21:37:57
Post by: BearonicMan on Fri, 27 July 2018, 07:48:54
Post by: KaosJ on Fri, 27 July 2018, 19:06:20
Got my board yesterday and it's a lot heavier than I expected. The brass plate is scuffed\scratched up fairly badly so I guess I'll need to buff or polish it a bit and it looks like the case was dropped pretty hard in transit or something because it actually deformed the aluminum corner and took a chunk out of it... Overall happy with the board though. I still need to get it hooked up and test the keys as I imagine the drop may have possibly broken some of the soldering. Can't wait to get a set of caps on it and get it up and running though.
damn son :(
if you got pics of the package, just contact vincent, this kind of shipping might be insured.
Post by: masterhail on Mon, 30 July 2018, 09:01:01
Yeah you need to flash it. Just follow the instructions given by Vincent in the manual
Appreciate the help!
I was able to get everything working fine except the L_GUI key. For some reason I can't get it to register as the windows key.
I've re-flashed the firmware and the layout multiple times now but haven't been successful. The switch is working, as I can map it to something else and it works fine. it just doesn't want to work as the windows key.
Any advice on how to fix the issue?
Post by: driftingbunnies on Mon, 30 July 2018, 10:36:03
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oJmSfjgs_DugsvloO9VaO5KWvwS4T2OX
Post by: masterhail on Mon, 30 July 2018, 10:49:00
I'll take a look when I get home but the standard json file from the drive seem to work for me. All I did was switch fn and Ctrl for my setup
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oJmSfjgs_DugsvloO9VaO5KWvwS4T2OX
Yeah that was the same json I was using. I had just changed a few keys on the numpad and the fn/ctrl switch. Other than that it's just using that standard Json.
Going to try and totally wipe and reflash again and see if it makes a difference.
Post by: Broseph on Mon, 30 July 2018, 13:12:36
I had the same issue, it was because bootmagic was disabling left windows. Holding space and the left windows key while plugging in the board is what fixed it for me.Yeah you need to flash it. Just follow the instructions given by Vincent in the manual
Appreciate the help!
I was able to get everything working fine except the L_GUI key. For some reason I can't get it to register as the windows key.
I've re-flashed the firmware and the layout multiple times now but haven't been successful. The switch is working, as I can map it to something else and it works fine. it just doesn't want to work as the windows key.
Any advice on how to fix the issue?
https://docs.qmk.fm/#/feature_bootmagic
Post by: masterhail on Mon, 30 July 2018, 16:19:57
https://docs.qmk.fm/#/feature_bootmagic
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Thanks for that info! Been reading up - didn't realize bootmagic had so many options.
Unfortunately I still can't get the LGUI key to register when holding down space+windows while plugging it in.
I can get the board to reset all options by holding space+esc on boot, but can't seem to get this dang windows key to fire up.
Post by: Thumper_ on Mon, 30 July 2018, 18:56:56
For the rgb led I’ll upload an image tomorrow maybe there is an issue I don’t see.
For the Keycaps problem, i followed the pdf manual step by step but somewhere is a bug ...
Post by: Jkush463 on Mon, 30 July 2018, 22:54:33
Post by: Thumper_ on Tue, 31 July 2018, 05:41:56
So my board arrived (beautiful and top quality)and upon building it I noticed that 9/16 rgb leds light up and no key / switch registers. Even with a SS316 bridge there is no key press.
For the rgb led I’ll upload an image tomorrow maybe there is an issue I don’t see.
For the Keycaps problem, i followed the pdf manual step by step but somewhere is a bug ...
So, nearly everything works now.
Rgb light is still at 9/16 LEDs. I tried to resolder the last working and first not working led. Will replace them later with a new led.
And my 8 key is not registering. Neither in the switch nor on the pcb. How can I troubleshoot this?
Post by: BearonicMan on Wed, 01 August 2018, 12:36:31
damn son :(
if you got pics of the package, just contact vincent, this kind of shipping might be insured.
Thanks dude, I'm going to mess around with it this weekend here, I'll try to upload a pic or two this evening. It's nothing that can't be fixed though.
Post by: jihadu on Wed, 01 August 2018, 15:36:27
Post by: BearonicMan on Thu, 02 August 2018, 13:35:38
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Post by: Astralou on Sun, 12 August 2018, 22:00:50
Post by: Jay5ash on Mon, 13 August 2018, 06:29:49
Have the EU orders started to ship already? We got an Email from saying it would arrive soon, but it's been 3 weeks since that
Hi jihadu
Are you still waiting for you board to be shipped?
Post by: jihadu on Wed, 15 August 2018, 12:22:06
Just got the shipping notification yesterdayHave the EU orders started to ship already? We got an Email from saying it would arrive soon, but it's been 3 weeks since that
Hi jihadu
Are you still waiting for you board to be shipped?
Post by: WHeisenberg on Tue, 21 August 2018, 14:17:41
Now I just need to read up on how to assemble and program it. Saw some useful tips earlier in this thread, so thanks for those!
Post by: Kibort on Tue, 28 August 2018, 04:37:00
Post by: mousetrap00 on Tue, 28 August 2018, 14:56:51
Mine just arrived! Looks awesome in person. Truly eye catching. :thumb:What colors are those?
Now I just need to read up on how to assemble and program it. Saw some useful tips earlier in this thread, so thanks for those!
Post by: Uhmmmm on Sat, 01 September 2018, 20:14:45
Post by: jihadu on Sat, 01 September 2018, 21:40:11
How can i turn off leds without Fn? I didn't like FN button :(If you want too, you can program any key to led control. That's the beauty of programability
Post by: Tasteless on Sun, 02 September 2018, 11:01:24
Just those pics I talked about earlier, nothing too crazy and nothing that's not fixable, just looks like it's been through the ringer.Just a heads up, yours looks exactly like mine did before removing the plastic film cover. Have you removed the weight and made sure you don't have the film there?
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Post by: KaosJ on Sun, 02 September 2018, 11:04:18
Just those pics I talked about earlier, nothing too crazy and nothing that's not fixable, just looks like it's been through the ringer.Just a heads up, yours looks exactly like mine did before removing the plastic film cover. Have you removed the weight and made sure you don't have the film there?
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I was thinking the same. Mine was like that before removing the plastic on it.
Post by: notFREEfood on Mon, 03 September 2018, 22:08:45
(https://imgur.com/LypBxXu.jpg)
(https://imgur.com/A1SZ5GI.jpg)
Anyone have any idea as to what is causing this? Not using screw-in stabs and I can't see any solder bridges.
Post by: merlin64 on Tue, 04 September 2018, 13:31:04
So layer 1 is permanently activated on my board, and I think that this is the source of my issue (seeing this on multiple keys for this row):Show Image(https://imgur.com/LypBxXu.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/A1SZ5GI.jpg)
Anyone have any idea as to what is causing this? Not using screw-in stabs and I can't see any solder bridges.
Have you tried reflashing the board and maybe putting the Fn somewhere else?
Post by: Dumblescore on Thu, 06 September 2018, 14:17:54
Post by: Uhmmmm on Fri, 07 September 2018, 20:45:07
Can i use macro to setup rgb toggle button? I don't see any option in order to control lightning in macro tab.How can i turn off leds without Fn? I didn't like FN button :(If you want too, you can program any key to led control. That's the beauty of programability
BTW: i changed right Alt into Fn :-X
Post by: KaosJ on Sat, 08 September 2018, 04:13:59
So layer 1 is permanently activated on my board, and I think that this is the source of my issue (seeing this on multiple keys for this row):Show Image(https://imgur.com/LypBxXu.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/A1SZ5GI.jpg)
Anyone have any idea as to what is causing this? Not using screw-in stabs and I can't see any solder bridges.
What layout you flashed in the first place? I'm not an expert with the multimeter so on this i can't help, but i think you are trying to do the "last thing to try" and i don't know if you tried the "first things to try". E.g. do you even have a key to switch layers setted? You tried to do an hard reset?
Post by: azachhh on Sun, 09 September 2018, 20:28:28
Post by: Uhmmmm on Sun, 09 September 2018, 23:46:08
Post by: notFREEfood on Wed, 12 September 2018, 21:45:01
So layer 1 is permanently activated on my board, and I think that this is the source of my issue (seeing this on multiple keys for this row):Show Image(https://imgur.com/LypBxXu.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/A1SZ5GI.jpg)
Anyone have any idea as to what is causing this? Not using screw-in stabs and I can't see any solder bridges.
What layout you flashed in the first place? I'm not an expert with the multimeter so on this i can't help, but i think you are trying to do the "last thing to try" and i don't know if you tried the "first things to try". E.g. do you even have a key to switch layers setted? You tried to do an hard reset?
I've already tried flashing the default layout, and if I'm reading the layout correctly that's they key to switch layers. If I plug it into a computer it immediately starts behaving like a handful of keys are held down, and I've confirmed it is in layer 1 as the LED controls work.
I should be seeing a zero for when I have my two leads on those pads as there should be absolutely no path for current, but what I am seeing indicates that there is some component bridging the gap between the two lines. Deleting the keys from the keymap to test this out is probably a good place to start, but trying to find motivation to work on this when I've already got a number of other headaches is difficult. I'm just hoping it's something stupid that somehow I'm overlooking, because the other reasons I can think of I really dislike (stab lube is slightly conductive, bad chip).
Post by: KaosJ on Thu, 13 September 2018, 14:58:15
So layer 1 is permanently activated on my board, and I think that this is the source of my issue (seeing this on multiple keys for this row):Show Image(https://imgur.com/LypBxXu.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/A1SZ5GI.jpg)
Anyone have any idea as to what is causing this? Not using screw-in stabs and I can't see any solder bridges.
What layout you flashed in the first place? I'm not an expert with the multimeter so on this i can't help, but i think you are trying to do the "last thing to try" and i don't know if you tried the "first things to try". E.g. do you even have a key to switch layers setted? You tried to do an hard reset?
I've already tried flashing the default layout, and if I'm reading the layout correctly that's they key to switch layers. If I plug it into a computer it immediately starts behaving like a handful of keys are held down, and I've confirmed it is in layer 1 as the LED controls work.
I should be seeing a zero for when I have my two leads on those pads as there should be absolutely no path for current, but what I am seeing indicates that there is some component bridging the gap between the two lines. Deleting the keys from the keymap to test this out is probably a good place to start, but trying to find motivation to work on this when I've already got a number of other headaches is difficult. I'm just hoping it's something stupid that somehow I'm overlooking, because the other reasons I can think of I really dislike (stab lube is slightly conductive, bad chip).
You should write Vincent, his contacts are in the first page
Post by: azachhh on Fri, 14 September 2018, 06:37:04
So layer 1 is permanently activated on my board, and I think that this is the source of my issue (seeing this on multiple keys for this row):Show Image(https://imgur.com/LypBxXu.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/A1SZ5GI.jpg)
Anyone have any idea as to what is causing this? Not using screw-in stabs and I can't see any solder bridges.
What layout you flashed in the first place? I'm not an expert with the multimeter so on this i can't help, but i think you are trying to do the "last thing to try" and i don't know if you tried the "first things to try". E.g. do you even have a key to switch layers setted? You tried to do an hard reset?
I've already tried flashing the default layout, and if I'm reading the layout correctly that's they key to switch layers. If I plug it into a computer it immediately starts behaving like a handful of keys are held down, and I've confirmed it is in layer 1 as the LED controls work.
I should be seeing a zero for when I have my two leads on those pads as there should be absolutely no path for current, but what I am seeing indicates that there is some component bridging the gap between the two lines. Deleting the keys from the keymap to test this out is probably a good place to start, but trying to find motivation to work on this when I've already got a number of other headaches is difficult. I'm just hoping it's something stupid that somehow I'm overlooking, because the other reasons I can think of I really dislike (stab lube is slightly conductive, bad chip).
If you can't get it figured out, I have an extra PCB I could sell you. $20 + whatever it costs to ship.
Post by: MiradoBlackWarrior on Fri, 14 September 2018, 17:57:10
Post by: YiZZo on Fri, 14 September 2018, 19:08:20
Does anyone have spare LEDs or know the size/model of the LEDs that I can buy?
Post by: superuser41 on Sun, 16 September 2018, 15:14:37
Post by: notFREEfood on Sun, 16 September 2018, 16:33:12
So layer 1 is permanently activated on my board, and I think that this is the source of my issue (seeing this on multiple keys for this row):Show Image(https://imgur.com/LypBxXu.jpg)Show Image(https://imgur.com/A1SZ5GI.jpg)
Anyone have any idea as to what is causing this? Not using screw-in stabs and I can't see any solder bridges.
What layout you flashed in the first place? I'm not an expert with the multimeter so on this i can't help, but i think you are trying to do the "last thing to try" and i don't know if you tried the "first things to try". E.g. do you even have a key to switch layers setted? You tried to do an hard reset?
I've already tried flashing the default layout, and if I'm reading the layout correctly that's they key to switch layers. If I plug it into a computer it immediately starts behaving like a handful of keys are held down, and I've confirmed it is in layer 1 as the LED controls work.
I should be seeing a zero for when I have my two leads on those pads as there should be absolutely no path for current, but what I am seeing indicates that there is some component bridging the gap between the two lines. Deleting the keys from the keymap to test this out is probably a good place to start, but trying to find motivation to work on this when I've already got a number of other headaches is difficult. I'm just hoping it's something stupid that somehow I'm overlooking, because the other reasons I can think of I really dislike (stab lube is slightly conductive, bad chip).
If you can't get it figured out, I have an extra PCB I could sell you. $20 + whatever it costs to ship.
Thanks for the offer; I'm going to wait to hear back from Vincent, but if that goes nowhere I'll probably take you up on it.
Anyone have any thoughts on replacing the microcontroller?
Post by: superuser41 on Mon, 17 September 2018, 07:52:14
Post by: notFREEfood on Tue, 18 September 2018, 01:47:05
For what reason? That's the least likely culprit.
Every single IO pin has a voltage drop going towards one IO pin, which is the pin that takes in the row input for the function key. Flipping the leads results in an open circuit, which means that there is at least one diode in between this IO pin and all of the other IO pins. Unfortunately with switches soldered in I can only see half of the board, but there's no obvious defects that I can see, especially one that would cause this pin to get connected to every single other pin. I didn't completely mangle my board, which should be obvious from the picture, and there is no circuitry that I can find outside of the chip that could produce the results I see from my multimeter. I can think of reasons why this circuitry would exist inside of the chip however, and if the internal diode went bad and is now allowing bidirectional current that would explain everything.
The only reason I'm hesitating is because I have very limited experience with smt soldering (my Iris was the first time I had ever done it).
Post by: the_high_5 on Tue, 18 September 2018, 16:27:38
- Black aluminum case (top and bottom) with brass plate
- Outemu Sky v2.2 lubed with Tribosys 3204
- JTK Photo Studio
Post by: Jkush463 on Tue, 18 September 2018, 16:35:45
Post by: superuser41 on Wed, 19 September 2018, 10:22:36
For what reason? That's the least likely culprit.
Every single IO pin has a voltage drop going towards one IO pin, which is the pin that takes in the row input for the function key. Flipping the leads results in an open circuit, which means that there is at least one diode in between this IO pin and all of the other IO pins. Unfortunately with switches soldered in I can only see half of the board, but there's no obvious defects that I can see, especially one that would cause this pin to get connected to every single other pin. I didn't completely mangle my board, which should be obvious from the picture, and there is no circuitry that I can find outside of the chip that could produce the results I see from my multimeter. I can think of reasons why this circuitry would exist inside of the chip however, and if the internal diode went bad and is now allowing bidirectional current that would explain everything.
The only reason I'm hesitating is because I have very limited experience with smt soldering (my Iris was the first time I had ever done it).
Well, that's annoying. I would offer to replace the 32u4 for you but shipping two ways may make it less appealing than just getting that new PCB that was offered.
Post by: notFREEfood on Thu, 20 September 2018, 02:10:19
For what reason? That's the least likely culprit.
Every single IO pin has a voltage drop going towards one IO pin, which is the pin that takes in the row input for the function key. Flipping the leads results in an open circuit, which means that there is at least one diode in between this IO pin and all of the other IO pins. Unfortunately with switches soldered in I can only see half of the board, but there's no obvious defects that I can see, especially one that would cause this pin to get connected to every single other pin. I didn't completely mangle my board, which should be obvious from the picture, and there is no circuitry that I can find outside of the chip that could produce the results I see from my multimeter. I can think of reasons why this circuitry would exist inside of the chip however, and if the internal diode went bad and is now allowing bidirectional current that would explain everything.
The only reason I'm hesitating is because I have very limited experience with smt soldering (my Iris was the first time I had ever done it).
Well, that's annoying. I would offer to replace the 32u4 for you but shipping two ways may make it less appealing than just getting that new PCB that was offered.
You were right that it wasn't the chip...apparently one of the switch pads is incredibly easy to bridge to ground, to the point were you can bridge it, desolder the switch and the bridge will still remain
Pictures of the evil pad in question to come tomorrow when I'm not falling asleep
EDIT: yup, that was the culprit, a single leg shorted to ground...now I need to figure out how to fix the two LEDs that I murdered in the process of fixing the switches
EDIT 2: how do you desolder one of the rgb leds with a conventional soldering iron? I removed all of the visible solder and it's still stuck...
Here's the bad pad in question. You can't really tell from this, but the ground is exposed a fraction of a millimeter away from the pad...
(https://imgur.com/EkR739B.jpg)
Post by: Chennasaurus on Fri, 21 September 2018, 11:22:21
I don't have the time or the expertise to debug and fix this, so I'm offering to sell the board to anyone who wants it. I've also learned my lesson about getting things soldered, rather than doing it myself.
It's a gold case with acrylic bottom, kailh brown switches, and had the PBT Gold and Blue switches that Vincent offered. Everything works fine besides the above defects (couldn't do anything about the LEDs, but I've reprogrammed everything to layer 1 of the board as a temporary fix).
Post by: superuser41 on Sat, 22 September 2018, 09:46:26
For what reason? That's the least likely culprit.
Every single IO pin has a voltage drop going towards one IO pin, which is the pin that takes in the row input for the function key. Flipping the leads results in an open circuit, which means that there is at least one diode in between this IO pin and all of the other IO pins. Unfortunately with switches soldered in I can only see half of the board, but there's no obvious defects that I can see, especially one that would cause this pin to get connected to every single other pin. I didn't completely mangle my board, which should be obvious from the picture, and there is no circuitry that I can find outside of the chip that could produce the results I see from my multimeter. I can think of reasons why this circuitry would exist inside of the chip however, and if the internal diode went bad and is now allowing bidirectional current that would explain everything.
The only reason I'm hesitating is because I have very limited experience with smt soldering (my Iris was the first time I had ever done it).
Well, that's annoying. I would offer to replace the 32u4 for you but shipping two ways may make it less appealing than just getting that new PCB that was offered.
You were right that it wasn't the chip...apparently one of the switch pads is incredibly easy to bridge to ground, to the point were you can bridge it, desolder the switch and the bridge will still remain
Pictures of the evil pad in question to come tomorrow when I'm not falling asleep
EDIT: yup, that was the culprit, a single leg shorted to ground...now I need to figure out how to fix the two LEDs that I murdered in the process of fixing the switches
EDIT 2: how do you desolder one of the rgb leds with a conventional soldering iron? I removed all of the visible solder and it's still stuck...
Here's the bad pad in question. You can't really tell from this, but the ground is exposed a fraction of a millimeter away from the pad...Show Image(https://imgur.com/EkR739B.jpg)
Glad you found the short. For the LED, I typically use either low-temperature solder or a hot-air reflow station. It's definitely going to be trickier without those. Did you use wick?
Post by: notFREEfood on Sat, 22 September 2018, 13:37:47
For what reason? That's the least likely culprit.
Every single IO pin has a voltage drop going towards one IO pin, which is the pin that takes in the row input for the function key. Flipping the leads results in an open circuit, which means that there is at least one diode in between this IO pin and all of the other IO pins. Unfortunately with switches soldered in I can only see half of the board, but there's no obvious defects that I can see, especially one that would cause this pin to get connected to every single other pin. I didn't completely mangle my board, which should be obvious from the picture, and there is no circuitry that I can find outside of the chip that could produce the results I see from my multimeter. I can think of reasons why this circuitry would exist inside of the chip however, and if the internal diode went bad and is now allowing bidirectional current that would explain everything.
The only reason I'm hesitating is because I have very limited experience with smt soldering (my Iris was the first time I had ever done it).
Well, that's annoying. I would offer to replace the 32u4 for you but shipping two ways may make it less appealing than just getting that new PCB that was offered.
You were right that it wasn't the chip...apparently one of the switch pads is incredibly easy to bridge to ground, to the point were you can bridge it, desolder the switch and the bridge will still remain
Pictures of the evil pad in question to come tomorrow when I'm not falling asleep
EDIT: yup, that was the culprit, a single leg shorted to ground...now I need to figure out how to fix the two LEDs that I murdered in the process of fixing the switches
EDIT 2: how do you desolder one of the rgb leds with a conventional soldering iron? I removed all of the visible solder and it's still stuck...
Here's the bad pad in question. You can't really tell from this, but the ground is exposed a fraction of a millimeter away from the pad...Show Image(https://imgur.com/EkR739B.jpg)
Glad you found the short. For the LED, I typically use either low-temperature solder or a hot-air reflow station. It's definitely going to be trickier without those. Did you use wick?
I tried using wick, but the LED still wouldn't come off
I was thinking hot air is the way to do it, but I really don't want to drop a few hundred on one right now...
Post by: superuser41 on Sat, 22 September 2018, 22:55:34
For what reason? That's the least likely culprit.
Every single IO pin has a voltage drop going towards one IO pin, which is the pin that takes in the row input for the function key. Flipping the leads results in an open circuit, which means that there is at least one diode in between this IO pin and all of the other IO pins. Unfortunately with switches soldered in I can only see half of the board, but there's no obvious defects that I can see, especially one that would cause this pin to get connected to every single other pin. I didn't completely mangle my board, which should be obvious from the picture, and there is no circuitry that I can find outside of the chip that could produce the results I see from my multimeter. I can think of reasons why this circuitry would exist inside of the chip however, and if the internal diode went bad and is now allowing bidirectional current that would explain everything.
The only reason I'm hesitating is because I have very limited experience with smt soldering (my Iris was the first time I had ever done it).
Well, that's annoying. I would offer to replace the 32u4 for you but shipping two ways may make it less appealing than just getting that new PCB that was offered.
You were right that it wasn't the chip...apparently one of the switch pads is incredibly easy to bridge to ground, to the point were you can bridge it, desolder the switch and the bridge will still remain
Pictures of the evil pad in question to come tomorrow when I'm not falling asleep
EDIT: yup, that was the culprit, a single leg shorted to ground...now I need to figure out how to fix the two LEDs that I murdered in the process of fixing the switches
EDIT 2: how do you desolder one of the rgb leds with a conventional soldering iron? I removed all of the visible solder and it's still stuck...
Here's the bad pad in question. You can't really tell from this, but the ground is exposed a fraction of a millimeter away from the pad...Show Image(https://imgur.com/EkR739B.jpg)
Glad you found the short. For the LED, I typically use either low-temperature solder or a hot-air reflow station. It's definitely going to be trickier without those. Did you use wick?
I tried using wick, but the LED still wouldn't come off
I was thinking hot air is the way to do it, but I really don't want to drop a few hundred on one right now...
Since the LED is busted anyway you can carefully lift each leg as you heat it, or get some low-melting-point solder.
Post by: notFREEfood on Sat, 22 September 2018, 23:43:40
For what reason? That's the least likely culprit.
Every single IO pin has a voltage drop going towards one IO pin, which is the pin that takes in the row input for the function key. Flipping the leads results in an open circuit, which means that there is at least one diode in between this IO pin and all of the other IO pins. Unfortunately with switches soldered in I can only see half of the board, but there's no obvious defects that I can see, especially one that would cause this pin to get connected to every single other pin. I didn't completely mangle my board, which should be obvious from the picture, and there is no circuitry that I can find outside of the chip that could produce the results I see from my multimeter. I can think of reasons why this circuitry would exist inside of the chip however, and if the internal diode went bad and is now allowing bidirectional current that would explain everything.
The only reason I'm hesitating is because I have very limited experience with smt soldering (my Iris was the first time I had ever done it).
Well, that's annoying. I would offer to replace the 32u4 for you but shipping two ways may make it less appealing than just getting that new PCB that was offered.
You were right that it wasn't the chip...apparently one of the switch pads is incredibly easy to bridge to ground, to the point were you can bridge it, desolder the switch and the bridge will still remain
Pictures of the evil pad in question to come tomorrow when I'm not falling asleep
EDIT: yup, that was the culprit, a single leg shorted to ground...now I need to figure out how to fix the two LEDs that I murdered in the process of fixing the switches
EDIT 2: how do you desolder one of the rgb leds with a conventional soldering iron? I removed all of the visible solder and it's still stuck...
Here's the bad pad in question. You can't really tell from this, but the ground is exposed a fraction of a millimeter away from the pad...Show Image(https://imgur.com/EkR739B.jpg)
Glad you found the short. For the LED, I typically use either low-temperature solder or a hot-air reflow station. It's definitely going to be trickier without those. Did you use wick?
I tried using wick, but the LED still wouldn't come off
I was thinking hot air is the way to do it, but I really don't want to drop a few hundred on one right now...
Since the lead is busted anyway you can carefully lift each leg as you heat it, or get some low-melting-point solder.
It's flush with the board and I can't find any legs to lift. Is it reasonable to suspect that some rosin may have wicked underneath and is acting as an adhesive?
Post by: BearonicMan on Sun, 07 October 2018, 15:29:31
Just those pics I talked about earlier, nothing too crazy and nothing that's not fixable, just looks like it's been through the ringer.Just a heads up, yours looks exactly like mine did before removing the plastic film cover. Have you removed the weight and made sure you don't have the film there?
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Yea, I'm a grade A doofus. Took the film off and it looks great.
Post by: Dumblescore on Sun, 18 November 2018, 12:47:50
Post by: E.E.L. Ambiense on Mon, 31 December 2018, 09:52:44
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 31 December 2018, 09:55:09
@KaosJ-- You think there's a remote possibility of a R2 of these kits? I've emailed Vincent, but no reply. I'm sure he's busy with whatever new ventures he's tackling.
I'll ask and see what he says, not sure how many people might be interested since R1 was already around 300 keebs.
If there would be a R2 i would prefer something a bit different, don't you?
Post by: Dumblescore on Mon, 31 December 2018, 09:58:37
Southpaw version! Numpad AND nav keys on the left side. I have the KLE and everything for it. I have yet to see a 96 left-handed but I think it would be the pinnacle of functionality for me.@KaosJ-- You think there's a remote possibility of a R2 of these kits? I've emailed Vincent, but no reply. I'm sure he's busy with whatever new ventures he's tackling.
I'll ask and see what he says, not sure how many people might be interested since R1 was already around 300 keebs.
If there would be a R2 i would prefer something a bit different, don't you?
Post by: E.E.L. Ambiense on Mon, 31 December 2018, 09:58:49
I'll ask and see what he says, not sure how many people might be interested since R1 was already around 300 keebs.
If there would be a R2 i would prefer something a bit different, don't you?
It's appreciated man.
Sure! I think the kit's about as perfect as a 96 can get IMHO, but there's no such thing as a perfect keyboard. "Art can be defined as the perpetual pursuit of perfection which can never be obtained."
Post by: KaosJ on Mon, 31 December 2018, 10:04:04
Southpaw version! Numpad AND nav keys on the left side. I have the KLE and everything for it. I have yet to see a 96 left-handed but I think it would be the pinnacle of functionality for me.@KaosJ-- You think there's a remote possibility of a R2 of these kits? I've emailed Vincent, but no reply. I'm sure he's busy with whatever new ventures he's tackling.
I'll ask and see what he says, not sure how many people might be interested since R1 was already around 300 keebs.
If there would be a R2 i would prefer something a bit different, don't you?
Well i doubt, that's a total different design on everything. Depends on people interest, imho 1800 is more suitable for reversed pad.
I was talking more about a 96 with a different case or something with better quality, e.g. pvd on brass, etc..
Post by: digi on Sat, 25 April 2020, 17:12:01
Post by: Twist3d on Sat, 25 April 2020, 18:39:18
Post by: digi on Sat, 25 April 2020, 18:48:02
The PCB is held to the plate with your switches, which is top-mounted to the case.
Yep, I see that.. Curious if there is any flex since most people use standoffs on their aluminum case to support the center of the pcb, maybe it doesn't matter. Either way it looks like a great board. =)
Post by: KaosJ on Sun, 26 April 2020, 17:31:29
The PCB is held to the plate with your switches, which is top-mounted to the case.
Yep, I see that.. Curious if there is any flex since most people use standoffs on their aluminum case to support the center of the pcb, maybe it doesn't matter. Either way it looks like a great board. =)
Flex of top-mount is more or less the same or smaller, but better in terms of typing experience. The tray mount is more flexy on the edges (which doesn't mean it's better, it's exactly the opposite), while the top mount is more flexy in the middle (well theorically, but if it is brass it will be rigid anyway).
I believe standoffs/tray mount was something of the past and current budget cases and there aren't many people using it, it allows to make a case with a single piece while other mounts needs at least 2 pieces, but it will just end up sounding bad unfortunately
Post by: digi on Sun, 26 April 2020, 18:04:47
Post by: Dumblescore on Sun, 26 April 2020, 18:07:57
Post by: digi on Sun, 26 April 2020, 18:12:02
Post by: Dumblescore on Sun, 26 April 2020, 18:13:45
Post by: digi on Sun, 26 April 2020, 18:14:26
Number pad on the left side (and nav cluster depending on the layout) :)
ah I see! My muscle-memory on the right for the numpad is too developed to change to the left but thats a cool concept! =)
Post by: severin on Mon, 27 April 2020, 10:09:36
Every time this thread comes back to life I hope it’s the announcement of a Round 2 — for the record, I’d love to pay for one of these, and I’d do unspeakable things for a southpaw PCB / plate and god knows what for a SS version (with said PCB)
isn't this on sale outside of GBs now?
acrylic bottom: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32957159275.html
alu bottom: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000324958017.html
Post by: vincent88928 on Sat, 05 December 2020, 03:10:54
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