[GB] (CLOSED) TX1800 [Finished]

[MarkRobbo]

Would also like to say its awesome to see the progress, and thanks for keeping us updated 

[Sygaldry]

[SL89]

thanks for the update Kin!

[sorijealut]

My goodness the updates on this thread... 

Someday I'll buy a board from kin.

[Elrick]

My goodness the updates on this thread... 

Someday I'll buy a board from kin.

In truth, you should make that day now or tomorrow  .

[sorijealut]

My goodness the updates on this thread... 

Someday I'll buy a board from kin.

In truth, you should make that day now or tomorrow  .

Haha yeah I know right...

I have the will, but just limited by the wallet.

[kin25]

Working on Saturday. (4/4)
I sharpened SS wire to make switch remover for 3 hours.
but I made only 55qty.
these are not finished... 
I have to bend them and put clear heat shrink tube on them.
I am making them with my hands.
they are not same shape. (my hands are not machine)
plz forgive my hands. 

[ApocalypseMaow]

nice!!!

[tjweir]

Working on Saturday. (4/4)
I sharpened SS wire to make switch remover for 3 hours.
but I made only 55qty.
these are not finished... 
I have to bend them and put clear heat shrink tube on them.
I am making them with my hands.
they are not same shape. (my hands are not machine)
plz forgive my hands. 

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You're awesome Kin!

[Fnzzy]

I am not a part of this group buy, but reading through some of the pages it seems like this is a very, very well coordinated group buy with lots and lots of updates. Always nice to see something like this. Great job!

[Lastpilot]

Factory took a picture and sent to me.
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Damn, that gif is really ****ing good.

[Megaweapon]

Very impressive.  I had no idea there would be so much manual labor involved in fulfilling this group buy -- certainly not by the organizer himself, anyway.

These updates are excellent!

[kin25]

Today's working finish. 
But I don't finish making tools yet.
I have to Bend them next time.

I put tube on wire 3 times.
(put on - heat - put on -heat - put on - heat)

I'm happy you to enjoy my working. 
I just want you to know how I work and how your things are made.

[feizor]

Today's working finish. 
But I don't finish making tools yet.
I have to Bend them next time.

I put tube on wire 3 times.
(put on - heat - put on -heat - put on - heat)

I'm happy you to enjoy my working. 
I just want you to know how I work and how your things are made.

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Are these for opening switches?

[kin25]

Like these pictures..
you can open switch cover.

[kin25]

I got the sample keycaps from Lyn3.

* Violet color changed to more blue. ( I think it looks better ).
* Two key were lost. (+, -) 
* "+" is different height.
* "-" is doubleshot.
* new printing violet color is characters, old printing violet color is modi...

** Texture is smoother than before.
** Printing is clearer than before.









On sunday, I will take a good picture again. (now.. midnight in Korea)

[Ouro]

I was hoping they would be purple and pink but this is a different kind of sexy,  I like it!

[Sygaldry]

I was hoping they would be purple and pink but this is a different kind of sexy,  I like it!

It's a better sexy imo!

[ryptide11]

Thanks for the updates!

[Ouro]

I was hoping they would be purple and pink but this is a different kind of sexy,  I like it!

It's a better sexy imo!

Now that I think about it, I like this better too since I ordered a set of Miami Odessa dye subs from R4.

[kin25]

I take some pictures.

[Elrick]

I take some pictures.

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The colours are sexy as  .

I only went for the plain Jane Black print on beige keys because it'll match the black coloured casing of my TX1800 keyboard.

So far your Group Buy looks to be the fastest one ever concerning the design and manufacture of everything besides the keyboards themselves, looking forward to seeing when you'll commence assembling them soon.

[ApocalypseMaow]

SICK!!! I should've ordered keys too

[kin25]

I bent switch cover openers several times.
This one looks good.
so.. I will bend all like this.



I have to bend a lot 


before bending, cutting a little bending line.

[BunnyLake]

I bent switch cover openers several times.
This one looks good.
so.. I will bend all like this.

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i wish i got some of those, they look great

[sethk_]

I bent switch cover openers several times.
This one looks good.
so.. I will bend all like this.

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i wish i got some of those, they look great

I PMed him and asked him if I could buy a set and he said I could, so you might have a chance.

[pichu23]

I take some pictures.

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omg those hangul font looks great. any idea if we could just get the keycaps by itself ? 

[kin25]

omg those hangul font looks great. any idea if we could just get the keycaps by itself ? 

Just PM to me.

[sethk_]

If I can add on to anyones order for a set of the switch openers, would anyone be willing to let me group my item with them? I am in Pennsylvania, USA if that matters.

[azhdar]

People that are in the group buy, I'm interested in 5 switches openers, pm me if you're willing to proxy them to me,

Thanks.

[kin25]

Today, I received these parts from beastmask. (He sent to me free of charge. thanks for beastmask)
I wanted to send it only PCB&PLATE buyers.
It is useful to make removable cable with stock 1800 and 3000 housing.
I also bought cable (pcb2pcb 4line) and headerpin... but they don't arrive yet.

My Gift for only PCB&PLATE buyer is
1) usb mini connector and this small pcb
2) pcb to pcb 4 line cable
3) a couple of 4pin headerpin.

It's very cheap. but it is not easy to buy. 
when all parts of my gift are ready, I will post again.

Also, I am looking for a gift for tx1800 buyer. 
(not big gift, but useful thing)

[monotagary]

Today, I received these parts from beastmask. (He sent to me free of charge. thanks for beastmask)
I wanted to send it only PCB&PLATE buyers.
It is useful to make removable cable with stock 1800 and 3000 housing.
I also bought cable (pcb2pcb 4line) and headerpin... but they don't arrive yet.

My Gift for only PCB&PLATE buyer is
1) usb mini connector and this small pcb
2) pcb to pcb 4 line cable
3) a couple of 4pin headerpin.

It's very cheap. but it is not easy to buy. 
when all parts of my gift are ready, I will post again.

Also, I am looking for a gift for tx1800 buyer. 
(not big gift, but useful thing)

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Thanks for the updates Ki!

[tjweir]

Today, I received these parts from beastmask. (He sent to me free of charge. thanks for beastmask)
I wanted to send it only PCB&PLATE buyers.
It is useful to make removable cable with stock 1800 and 3000 housing.
I also bought cable (pcb2pcb 4line) and headerpin... but they don't arrive yet.

My Gift for only PCB&PLATE buyer is
1) usb mini connector and this small pcb
2) pcb to pcb 4 line cable
3) a couple of 4pin headerpin.

It's very cheap. but it is not easy to buy. 
when all parts of my gift are ready, I will post again.

Also, I am looking for a gift for tx1800 buyer. 
(not big gift, but useful thing)

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Awesome!

[JaccoW]

Today, I received these parts from beastmask. (He sent to me free of charge. thanks for beastmask)
I wanted to send it only PCB&PLATE buyers.
It is useful to make removable cable with stock 1800 and 3000 housing.
I also bought cable (pcb2pcb 4line) and headerpin... but they don't arrive yet.

My Gift for only PCB&PLATE buyer is
1) usb mini connector and this small pcb
2) pcb to pcb 4 line cable
3) a couple of 4pin headerpin.

It's very cheap. but it is not easy to buy. 
when all parts of my gift are ready, I will post again.

Also, I am looking for a gift for tx1800 buyer. 
(not big gift, but useful thing)

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That is sweet Kin. Much easier indeed.

[LXXXIX]

I messaged kin25 to order just the caps and he said that's cool but I need someone that already bought the TX1800 with plate and goods that I can possibly piggy-back.

Can anyone be a proxy for me here in the USA?
 

[SixtyLife]

I take some pictures.

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looks amazing!

[SixtyLife]

I bent switch cover openers several times.
This one looks good.
so.. I will bend all like this.

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I have to bend a lot 
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before bending, cutting a little bending line.
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wow these are the nicest switchtop removers I've seen

[kin25]

wow these are the nicest switchtop removers I've seen

I don't know who made it first.
Some koreans have made it.
The price was around $10~$16.
I thought it was very expensive.
so I want to make it by myself.
Now I think it was not expensive.
Making is not easy and it takes long time.
I am selling Switch Opener $6(a pair of them).
It's my mistake to fix the price $6.
But, I don't regret.
My tools will be used well and easily, it will make me happy.

Today, I take a rest and design a new housing.
Keyboard inspire me and stir up my deep creativity.

[nathanrosspowell]

wow these are the nicest switchtop removers I've seen

I don't know who made it first.
Some koreans have made it.
The price was around $10~$16.
I thought it was very expensive.
so I want to make it by myself.
Now I think it was not expensive.
Making is not easy and it takes long time.
I am selling Switch Opener $6(a pair of them).
It's my mistake to fix the price $6.
But, I don't regret.
My tools will be used well and easily, it will make me happy.

Today, I take a rest and design a new housing.
Keyboard inspire me and stir up my deep creativity.

Thank you for all your hard work! You are going to make a lot of keyboard fans very happy 

[Elrick]

wow these are the nicest switchtop removers I've seen

I don't know who made it first.
Some koreans have made it.
The price was around $10~$16.
I thought it was very expensive.
so I want to make it by myself.
Now I think it was not expensive.
Making is not easy and it takes long time.
I am selling Switch Opener $6(a pair of them).
It's my mistake to fix the price $6.
But, I don't regret.
My tools will be used well and easily, it will make me happy.

Today, I take a rest and design a new housing.
Keyboard inspire me and stir up my deep creativity.

Thank you for all your hard work! You are going to make a lot of keyboard fans very happy 

That's what happens when you love something so much, Kinnie will do it despite it costing him heaps of his own time and money.

Please make sure you align the costs correctly because this current exercise could end up costing you heaps out of your own pockets.  Know you want to share this love for the TX1800 series keyboard but at what cost to you?

I'm no keyboard designer/manufacturer but I work at a place that repairs and maintains fleets of huge vehicles and we can not afford to undercut our workers or facilities when providing a 24/7 service, neither should you.

Because you have spent so much time already on this take a deserved break from this since this is the only way to recover from such a punishing schedule you've set for yourself.

[Dee1]

Thanks for all of your hard work, kin. The switch openers look great.

[quochung1989]

Today, I received these parts from beastmask. (He sent to me free of charge. thanks for beastmask)
I wanted to send it only PCB&PLATE buyers.
It is useful to make removable cable with stock 1800 and 3000 housing.
I also bought cable (pcb2pcb 4line) and headerpin... but they don't arrive yet.

My Gift for only PCB&PLATE buyer is
1) usb mini connector and this small pcb
2) pcb to pcb 4 line cable
3) a couple of 4pin headerpin.

It's very cheap. but it is not easy to buy. 
when all parts of my gift are ready, I will post again.

Also, I am looking for a gift for tx1800 buyer. 
(not big gift, but useful thing)

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Great, kin25.

[ApocalypseMaow]

AHHHH YEAAHHHHHH!!! Snacks Kin, SNACKS!!!

[kin25]

I'm a teacher.
(math, science, technology)
I work for a private institution for education. (for middle and high school students)
These days, it's mid term test season.
(in April)
so I become busier.
I don't like teaching. 
keyboard helps me to relieve stress.

[stoic-lemon]

Do your students know that you have dozens of people from all over the world hanging on your every word? Your hard work is appreciated mate.

[radio_killah]

So glad I got in on the keycap set... The hangul looks so good.... Anyone want to teach me korean?

[kin25]

Do your students know that you have dozens of people from all over the world hanging on your every word? Your hard work is appreciated mate.

Some students asked me to repair their keyboard.
But.. Most of my students can't believe that I have more than 200 keyboards.

[Karura]

Do your students know that you have dozens of people from all over the world hanging on your every word? Your hard work is appreciated mate.

Some students asked me to repair their keyboard.
But.. Most of my students can't believe that I have more than 200 keyboards.

That is... so unbelievable! You should show us your collection sometime

[Elrick]

But.. Most of my students can't believe that I have more than 200 keyboards.

Of course letting them know that the finest example of keyboard perfection, being the TX1800  .

[kin25]

That is... so unbelievable! You should show us your collection sometime

I like quantity than quality.
So i don't have expensive things.
I have collected what i like.