[GB] (CLOSED) TX1800 [Finished]

[tjweir]

I'm back. 
My busy job was finished yesterday.
(95% of my students got A grade in 'technology', I taught LED, diode, transistor... and machine)

I have received TX1800 housing and plates ( also 3000 plates) last week.
because i was busy, i couldn't check them.
for yesterday and today... I checked all parts.

But..

I can't satisfied the quality. 
(although I'm not a strict person)
the fault was made by jig trace.

I will discuss with factory about these problems again.

so.. I apologize to you for my delaying.

tx1800 housing will be delayed.

I will pack for 1800 and 3000 Plate and PCB applicants.

Here are some pictures.
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What happens to the cases that are rejected?

My guess is melted down and reused?

Not directly, but sold as scrap by the factory to a metal scrap facility, who will melt it down into standard-sized billets and sell to foundries which produce the more common cast or extruded stock, the kind of stuff the factory buys to make keyboard cases and such. It's the circle of life!

There goes my plan to buy a case cheaper. 

Doh.

[njbair]

I'm back. 
My busy job was finished yesterday.
(95% of my students got A grade in 'technology', I taught LED, diode, transistor... and machine)

I have received TX1800 housing and plates ( also 3000 plates) last week.
because i was busy, i couldn't check them.
for yesterday and today... I checked all parts.

But..

I can't satisfied the quality. 
(although I'm not a strict person)
the fault was made by jig trace.

I will discuss with factory about these problems again.

so.. I apologize to you for my delaying.

tx1800 housing will be delayed.

I will pack for 1800 and 3000 Plate and PCB applicants.

Here are some pictures.
(Attachment Link)

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What happens to the cases that are rejected?

My guess is melted down and reused?

Not directly, but sold as scrap by the factory to a metal scrap facility, who will melt it down into standard-sized billets and sell to foundries which produce the more common cast or extruded stock, the kind of stuff the factory buys to make keyboard cases and such. It's the circle of life!

There goes my plan to buy a case cheaper. 

Doh.

Note that I'm not involved in this project, just speculating based on 8 years of CNC aluminum manufacturing experience.

Most vendors want the bad parts back to recoup some cost from the scrap, and to make sure you're not trying to rip them off for extra pieces.

[tjweir]

I'm back. 
My busy job was finished yesterday.
(95% of my students got A grade in 'technology', I taught LED, diode, transistor... and machine)

I have received TX1800 housing and plates ( also 3000 plates) last week.
because i was busy, i couldn't check them.
for yesterday and today... I checked all parts.

But..

I can't satisfied the quality. 
(although I'm not a strict person)
the fault was made by jig trace.

I will discuss with factory about these problems again.

so.. I apologize to you for my delaying.

tx1800 housing will be delayed.

I will pack for 1800 and 3000 Plate and PCB applicants.

Here are some pictures.
(Attachment Link)

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(Attachment Link)

(Attachment Link)

What happens to the cases that are rejected?

My guess is melted down and reused?

Not directly, but sold as scrap by the factory to a metal scrap facility, who will melt it down into standard-sized billets and sell to foundries which produce the more common cast or extruded stock, the kind of stuff the factory buys to make keyboard cases and such. It's the circle of life!

There goes my plan to buy a case cheaper. 

Doh.

Note that I'm not involved in this project, just speculating based on 8 years of CNC aluminum manufacturing experience.

Most vendors want the bad parts back to recoup some cost from the scrap, and to make sure you're not trying to rip them off for extra pieces.

Sounds legit to me.

I was wondering if it was a "scratch and dent" scenario.
Given that its aluminum and easily recycled, sending it back to be recast makes sense.

[Elrick]

There goes my plan to buy a case cheaper. 

Doh.

When you consider that Kin25 is not charging for time spent and lost on the re-making of casings, due to manufactured errors plus waiting for those corrections, this is STILL a very cheap all aluminum 1800 styled case.

[tjweir]

There goes my plan to buy a case cheaper. 

Doh.

When you consider that Kin25 is not charging for time spent and lost on the re-making of casings, due to manufactured errors plus waiting for those corrections, this is STILL a very cheap all aluminum 1800 styled case.

I agree.

[quochung1989]

I'm back. 
My busy job was finished yesterday.
(95% of my students got A grade in 'technology', I taught LED, diode, transistor... and machine)

I have received TX1800 housing and plates ( also 3000 plates) last week.
because i was busy, i couldn't check them.
for yesterday and today... I checked all parts.

But..

I can't satisfied the quality. 
(although I'm not a strict person)
the fault was made by jig trace.

I will discuss with factory about these problems again.

so.. I apologize to you for my delaying.

tx1800 housing will be delayed.

I will pack for 1800 and 3000 Plate and PCB applicants.

Here are some pictures.
(Attachment Link)

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Thanks for your update, kin25. I 'll wait.

[kin25]

I'm checking tx1800 housing.
I asked factory to make bad quality housings again.

I'm sorry for your waiting...
Here are some pics.

[Joey Quinn]

Oh my..... That pink is gorgeous. 

[kin25]

Oh my..... That pink is gorgeous. 

Pink anodizing is not easy.

[Joey Quinn]

Oh my..... That pink is gorgeous. 

Pink anodizing is not easy.

The result looks like it was worth the work, it's such a vibrant color!

[Elrick]

Oh my..... That pink is gorgeous. 

Pink anodizing is not easy.

I see the Black and Stainless Steel Plate is in, NICE  .  Looks really delightful and stylish, you've done good here Kinne  .

[Dee1]

They look great! Thanks for the update.

[Jokrik]

I'm checking tx1800 housing.
I asked factory to make bad quality housings again.

I'm sorry for your waiting...
Here are some pics.

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That full red is amazing looking
Well done!

[tjweir]

I'm checking tx1800 housing.
I asked factory to make bad quality housings again.

I'm sorry for your waiting...
Here are some pics.

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I now very much regret not buying a case. 

These look great!!

[tjweir]

Oh my..... That pink is gorgeous. 

Pink anodizing is not easy.

I should have asked for pink!
Dang it.

[quochung1989]

I'm checking tx1800 housing.
I asked factory to make bad quality housings again.

I'm sorry for your waiting...
Here are some pics.

(Attachment Link)

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I now very much regret not buying a case. 

These look great!!

Ha ha. Or you can pm kin25 to ask spare case

[kin25]

Pink is so bad.
But red is good enough.
I made 4 pink and 5 red to check anodizing quality.
I will send them to factory and change 9 red or more.
If you want red one.. Just let me know..
(there is a chance to chage color)

I have no plan to make pink tx1800.

Anodizing problems are hard to fix and make me crazy.

For tx87.. I plan to make various colors.
I'm looking for other method.

[Elrick]

For tx87.. I plan to make various colors.
I'm looking for other method.

Kin25, if you are looking at doing other colours then why not consider doing Orange, Purple, Brown and Dark Green ?

[exitfire401]

For tx87.. I plan to make various colors.
I'm looking for other method.

Kin25, if you are looking at doing other colours then why not consider doing Orange, Purple, Brown and Dark Green ?

I would swap mine to purple without a second though.

[SL89]

Why stop at getting new colors? How about a TX-122 battleship design someday

[Joey Quinn]

Even with the issues I may be interested in an all pink case.

[kin25]

For tx87.. I plan to make various colors.
I'm looking for other method.

Kin25, if you are looking at doing other colours then why not consider doing Orange, Purple, Brown and Dark Green ?

I will try next time. Thanks.

[kin25]

Why stop at getting new colors? How about a TX-122 battleship design someday

Tx-122 ^^
I love a big housing.

[sethk_]

Why stop at getting new colors? How about a TX-122 battleship design someday

Tx-122 ^^
I love a big housing.

If there is a TX122 I would buy that in a heartbeat

[daviswalkers]

PM'd about the red options if they're good quality (which I have to assume they are considering you wouldn't offer them otherwise I'm interested

[Karura]

Ki, the housing looks great!

Could you please show us some samples of LEDs with different resistors? I still need to decide on which diodes to ask you to help me solder

[kin25]

Ki, the housing looks great!

Could you please show us some samples of LEDs with different diodes? I still need to decide on which diodes to ask you to help me solder

I have tested leds and resistors.
I took some pictures.
But the difference is a little.

[Karura]

Ki, the housing looks great!

Could you please show us some samples of LEDs with different diodes? I still need to decide on which diodes to ask you to help me solder

I have tested leds and resistors.
I took some pictures.
But the difference is a little.

Ok! Thanks for doing the testing. I will let you know over email

[kin25]

I bought 15 kinds of leds.
2×3×4 and 1.8mm nipple.
After dinner I will show you pictures.

[Karura]

I bought 15 kinds of leds.
2�3�4 and 1.8mm nipple.
After dinner I will show you pictures.

Sounds good! Please show us some photos haha!

[kin25]

LED colors and resistors TEST.
Resistors : 1300/910/820/750/680 ohm.
LEDs : 2x3x4 and 1.8mm nipple.



sorry~ picture quality is BAD. 

[Jokrik]

LED colors and resistors TEST.
Resistors : 1300/910/820/750/680 ohm.
LEDs : 2x3x4 and 1.8mm nipple.

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sorry~ picture quality is BAD. 

Ulala... that cyan look soooo goood....

[kin25]

some pics I worked on Sunday.


I cut the pieces...




for only plate and pcb buyers.





LEDs and sockets for tx1800 NCS





Resistors 1.3k / 910 / 820 / 750 / 680 ohm each 110ea :  5 kinds (550ea)

 
I'm happy to pack these.

[tjweir]

You're doing great work kin!

[madhias]

I am saving all the production pics

[Sygaldry]

Is anyone interested in taking over my order for a Dark Grey TX1800 and the DyeSub Purple Keyset?

Will be needing the money in the coming months and hopefully someone else will be able to enjoy this keyboard 

PM me if interested!

[meiosis]

Is anyone interested in taking over my order for a Dark Grey TX1800 and the DyeSub Purple Keyset?

Will be needing the money in the coming months and hopefully someone else will be able to enjoy this keyboard 

PM me if interested!

pmed

[Sygaldry]

Still looking for someone to take over my entire order 

[appleonama]

Still looking for someone to take over my entire order 

what was it I might be interested

[tjweir]

Still looking for someone to take over my entire order 

what was it I might be interested

He lists it above:

Is anyone interested in taking over my order for a Dark Grey TX1800 and the DyeSub Purple Keyset?

[daviswalkers]

Hey Kin!

Any updates? Even just a "I've been busy things are currently at a halt"? This is the most I've spent on a GB before so sorry if I'm annoying by asking I just get anxious and love seeing all the update pics!

Thanks!
<3

[limitz]

Still looking for someone to take over my entire order 

I'll take it over. Can you list exactly what you got?

[Elrick]

Hey Kin!

Any updates? Even just a "I've been busy things are currently at a halt"? This is the most I've spent on a GB before so sorry if I'm annoying by asking I just get anxious and love seeing all the update pics!

Suspect Kin25 is busy working on all 50 keyboards SO everything regarding "REGULAR" forum posts has to be suspended.  Otherwise spending time here on Geekhack can cause a time rift which slips on by without anyone noticing it, until they look at their watches.

Would rather hear nothing from him until he actually finishes everyone's keyboards, then you'll watch everyone's panties drop at the sight of these new creations  .

[daviswalkers]

Likely I mean personally I don't mind if things are going to take another month or more time isn't my problem I just get antsy waiting for updates!

[Elrick]

Likely I mean personally I don't mind if things are going to take another month or more time isn't my problem I just get antsy waiting for updates!

Same here, for a crusty old mollusc such as myself, the wait is sometimes unbearable so I know your feelings well, especially since it's your first time being involved with a Group Buy.

Like all Virgins you need to take a deep breath and expect something huge and wondrous to invade your inner sanctum, your holy of holies, your last frontier because after this Group Buy - you shall never be the same again  .

[Dee1]

Hey guys. I'm looking for someone to take over all (or part) of my order since my preferences have changed since I signed up for this. Please pm me if you're interested in it, or even if you're only interested in the case/PCB/plate.

More

Black housing
SUS plate
White PCB (diodes and 720ohm resistors soldered)
Stabilizers (winkey)
LED's (white)
Gap film (white)
Switch Remover
Keycap Remover
LED Sockets
Black PBT keycaps (English)
Blue PBT keycaps (English)

[Jokrik]

haven't heard from Kin in a while, anyone?

[kin25]

I am sorry for late update.
One month ago...
Tx1800 were made..
But I found some scratches.
So I told the factory to made new again.
(I paid for scatched housing all with 75% price, I didn't want fix them)
The factory tried to find cause of error.
They changed material and fixed.
Tx1800 housing are in the anodizing factory.
Next week the housing will be made.
And.. I will check them carefully.
If there is no problem.
I will start shipping.

In korea.. May is family month.
I had more time with family.
I leased warehouse and moved my keyboards
(not finished.. too many to move)
I lost some parts.. And I ordered to make again.

When I was free..
I prepared some parts for tx1800.

Oh.. Tx87 pcb was made also.
But I have no time to test.

I opened JT leycaps GB in Korea for chinese friend.
It was finished.(It was not difficult)

And..
Lin3 is making keycaps.
He changed print and film to improve quality.
So it took many times.

I didn't know that housing GB was very difficult.
Many things made trouble and  it took a lot of times.

Thank you for waiting for a long time.

[daviswalkers]

I am sorry for late update.
One month ago...
Tx1800 are made..
But I found some scratches.
So I told the factory to made new again.
(I paid for scatched housing all with 75% price, I didn't want fix them)
The factory tried to find cause of error.
They changed material and fixed.
Tx1800 housing are in the anodizing factory.
Next week the housing will be made.
And.. I checked them carefully.
If there is no problem.
I will start shipping.

In korea.. May is family month.
I had more time with family.
I leased warehouse and moved my keyboards
(not finished.. too many to move)
I lost some parts.. And I ordered to make again.

When I was free..
I prepared some parts for tx1800.

Oh.. Tx87 pcb was made also.
But I have no time to test.

I opened JT leycaps GB in Korea for chinese friend.
It was finished.(It was not difficult)

And..
Lin3 is making keycaps.
He changed print and film to improve quality.
So it took many times.

I didn't know that housing GB was very difficult.
Many things made trouble and  it took a lot of times.

Thank you for waiting for a long time.

No problem at all, I can't imagine the work put into group buys so take all the time you need to make sure you believe the product is the best it can be I know I would be no where near as fast as you are with it! Thank you for the update and like always keep up the great work!

[Flyersfan1]

I am sorry for late update.
One month ago...
Tx1800 were made..
But I found some scratches.
So I told the factory to made new again.
(I paid for scatched housing all with 75% price, I didn't want fix them)
The factory tried to find cause of error.
They changed material and fixed.
Tx1800 housing are in the anodizing factory.
Next week the housing will be made.
And.. I will check them carefully.
If there is no problem.
I will start shipping.

In korea.. May is family month.
I had more time with family.
I leased warehouse and moved my keyboards
(not finished.. too many to move)
I lost some parts.. And I ordered to make again.

When I was free..
I prepared some parts for tx1800.

Oh.. Tx87 pcb was made also.
But I have no time to test.

I opened JT leycaps GB in Korea for chinese friend.
It was finished.(It was not difficult)

And..
Lin3 is making keycaps.
He changed print and film to improve quality.
So it took many times.

I didn't know that housing GB was very difficult.
Many things made trouble and  it took a lot of times.

Thank you for waiting for a long time.

Good to see you back Kins, hope you were able to spend some quality time with family!