[GB][FINISHED] Plates, PCBs and stabilisers - LeandreN Round 3

[LeandreN]

Anyone interested in Gateron Blues?

Just blues?

Yes, for now.

[TalkingTree]

Anyone interested in Gateron Blues?

Just blues?

Yes, for now.

Minimum order for us buyers?

[LeandreN]

Anyone interested in Gateron Blues?

Just blues?

Yes, for now.

Minimum order for us buyers?

As long as we can hit 2000, whatever you want.

[TalkingTree]

Anyone interested in Gateron Blues?

Just blues?

Yes, for now.

Minimum order for us buyers?

As long as we can hit 2000, whatever you want.

I'll consider then.

[trenzafeeds]

I can probably handle about 250 blues at least, so that's an eight of moq easy.

[Tachi]

I would be in for some blues, probably like 110 of them.

[braidn]

Just checking:

The steel plate won't change the plate's thickness, use in most 60% cases will it?

[LeandreN]

GB will start next week.

[Zealousy]

Can't wait! Thanks for running the GB as usual, LeandreN!

[LeandreN]

Can't wait! Thanks for running the GB as usual, LeandreN!

Thanks

[LeandreN]

Let me know if you people know someone that wants GATERON blues.

[TalkingTree]

Any hope for a black PCB?

[LeandreN]

Any hope for a black PCB?

Nope. Not as it looks now

[TalkingTree]

Any hope for a black PCB?

Nope. Not as it looks now

A white one will do then.

[priyadi]

Is the PCB compatible with TMK firmware?

[trenzafeeds]

Is the PCB compatible with TMK firmware?

It uses the FaceW firmware.

[braidn]

Is the PCB compatible with TMK firmware?

As explained above it uses FaceW firmware. Winkeyless has an application for Mac and Windows that will create a hex file for the keyboard. It's not as programmer like as TMK which is sad but it is nearly as powerful. I do wish that they would go to something that was internet based so sharing links for layouts was a breeze but yah get what you can take. Honestly I really wish they would allow TMK or have a managed fork for there keyboards. I have always loved them but this has held me back in the past.

[LeandreN]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NPBMdse5kZtOtOU3XFMOl2BgzPubHl_6QJ7Ib296wkI/viewform?usp=send_form

Please fill out this for Gateron Blues IC!

[priyadi]

As explained above it uses FaceW firmware. Winkeyless has an application for Mac and Windows that will create a hex file for the keyboard. It's not as programmer like as TMK which is sad but it is nearly as powerful. I do wish that they would go to something that was internet based so sharing links for layouts was a breeze but yah get what you can take. Honestly I really wish they would allow TMK or have a managed fork for there keyboards. I have always loved them but this has held me back in the past.

That's too bad. I'm exclusively under Linux these days, so this one is no go. I guess I'll have to wait for the next Infinity group buy or maybe Sentraq.

[TalkingTree]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NPBMdse5kZtOtOU3XFMOl2BgzPubHl_6QJ7Ib296wkI/viewform?usp=send_form

Please fill out this for Gateron Blues IC!

I really have little use for them but I'm getting 20 to, marginally, contribute to the MOQ, along with plate and PCB of course.

[LeandreN]

People are interested in buying 560 switches currently. Me 400. Let's say we need 1000 more switches to get this one going.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NPBMdse5kZtOtOU3XFMOl2BgzPubHl_6QJ7Ib296wkI/viewform?usp=send_form

[meevilsheep]

Hey LeandreN,

First of all, i`d like to thank you for making this possible to us EU users (custom taxes+VAT really are a downer sometimes). Regarding this GB, i have some questions

1. The price for a fully soldered PCB with RGB LEDs is 62$, or 62+19=81$ ?

2. The RGB LEDs (underglow) are meant to illuminate the case, right?

3. From what i understand, if we choose to buy Gateron SW, you can`t solder the switches. Is there someone you would recommend regarding SW soldering?

4. Can we mount the whole thing in a case after the switches are soldered on the PCB?

5. The switches you mentioned have a clear housing? I can`t remember if i`ve ever seen Gateron with black housing, just wanted to be sure.

That`s about all.. As you can see, i`m a total noob when it comes to custom keyboards. Hope this GB runs smooth and you don`t have any trouble with it

[TalkingTree]

3. From what i understand, if we choose to buy Gateron SW, you can`t solder the switches. Is there someone you would recommend regarding SW soldering?

I can solder the switches for you for free if you're willing to pay the whole shipping route (Norway -> Italy -> Romania).

4. Can we mount the whole thing in a case after the switches are soldered on the PCB?

Definetely.

5. The switches you mentioned have a clear housing?

Yes.

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[trenzafeeds]

2. The RGB LEDs (underglow) are meant to illuminate the case, right?

Yes, this kind of lighting is best if you use it with an acrylic case.

[meevilsheep]

2. The RGB LEDs (underglow) are meant to illuminate the case, right?

Yes, this kind of lighting is best if you use it with an acrylic case.

3. From what i understand, if we choose to buy Gateron SW, you can`t solder the switches. Is there someone you would recommend regarding SW soldering?

I can solder the switches for you for free if you're willing to pay the whole shipping route (Norway -> Italy -> Romania).

4. Can we mount the whole thing in a case after the switches are soldered on the PCB?

Definetely.

5. The switches you mentioned have a clear housing?

Yes.

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Thanks, guys.

@TalkingTree I'll give you a PM, probably next week.

[LeandreN]

Thanks for answering all the questions TalkingTree.

Let me know if any of you have some more !

LeandreN

[cjhard]

Are resistors for in-switch LED's pre-soldered or supplied?

Also GH's SSL cert just expired. 2015-11-11 18:59:59 EST

[trenzafeeds]

Are resistors for in-switch LED's pre-soldered or supplied?

Also GH's SSL cert just expired. 2015-11-11 18:59:59 EST

Pre-soldered

and they know and it's fixed

[cjhard]

I suppose I'd known that if I commit to brain that which eyes fly over.

[LeandreN]

We tipped 1600 people for the Gateron IC. That means that Gateron Blues will be available, which is pretty great news.

Making the order form now, i want to make it perfect.

Let me know if you have any questions !

[LeandreN]

Just want you to know that i will put up some plates in my store for 40$ shipped EU. This 4$ more than it would probably be in my GB(depending on what you order), however, you will get them much faster.

Also, they are orange and grey

[trenzafeeds]

Just want you to know that i will put up some plates in my store for 40$ shipped EU. This 4$ more than it would probably be in my GB(depending on what you order), however, you will get them much faster.

Also, they are orange and grey

Those will go very well with skidata! When are those going up do you think?

[LeandreN]

Up now!

[LeandreN]

BUY NOW!

http://leandren.bigcartel.com/product/universal-top-plate-for-60-keyboards-designed-by-jdcarpe

[LeandreN]

Good morning/ night / afternoon / noon!

The GB is now open for orders. Please read carefully before you place the order, also tell your friends. More orders is great.

Gateron Blues is the ONLY switch that will be available. The switch is PCB mounted.

Stabilisers, PCBs and plates is the other things you can order.

I am happy to announce that Carbon Fiber plates will be available, at the usual price. If i get more than 10 orders of those, i might be able to give a discount.

Contact me here: leandre.north@gmail if you have a super large orders.

Remember that the first orders, will ship first.


Here is the order form.

[TalkingTree]

Ordered.
One question. I don't really need LEDs on every switches so I went for the diodes + controller only board.
Do I need to solder resistores on every switch or just the ones I want LEDs in?

[theginginator]

Ordered this time, not waiting till the last minute and missing out like i did last round 

[LeandreN]

Ordered.
One question. I don't really need LEDs on every switches so I went for the diodes + controller only board.
Do I need to solder resistores on every switch or just the ones I want LEDs in?

I am pretty sure you only need resistors in the LEDs you are using. I will send a message to Winkeyless to confirm that. Also, the resistors are SMD style, not trough hole.

[TalkingTree]

Ordered.
One question. I don't really need LEDs on every switches so I went for the diodes + controller only board.
Do I need to solder resistores on every switch or just the ones I want LEDs in?

I am pretty sure you only need resistors in the LEDs you are using. I will send a message to Winkeyless to confirm that. Also, the resistors are SMD style, not trough hole.

In that case I'll have no LEDs at all, thanks for answering.

[LeandreN]

Feel free to change your order whenever you want.

[TalkingTree]

Feel free to change your order whenever you want.

No thanks, it's ok. I only wanted LEDs for locks indicators, but I can live without.

[LeandreN]

Feel free to change your order whenever you want.

No thanks, it's ok. I only wanted LEDs for locks indicators, but I can live without.

Cool. Let me know if you change your mind.

[LeandreN]

Ordered this time, not waiting till the last minute and missing out like i did last round 

Awesome. Thanks!

[braidn]

Just checking but the folks from the USA should be selecting the second shipping price point? The one that's for 8-20 days?

[LeandreN]

Just checking but the folks from the USA should be selecting the second shipping price point? The one that's for 8-20 days?

If you are from the US, you have two options, but yes, the second one "International" is probably the right one for most people.

[braidn]

Beautiful! In early like

[HesterDW]

We can buy one item right? I just want a PCB.

[Atredl]

I have been looking into buying a GON PCB and was was thinking of fitting some underglow LED's. Then sticking the whole thing in a TEX acrylic case I have lying around. Since this one is RGB seems to me that this one is the better option. Can I change the color to whatever I want or will it constantly show a rainbow of colors? Follow up question. If you can change the color of the LED's, how do you do that?

[Zealousy]

Entered for one PCB and stabs and 80 Gat blues. I've said it before and I'll say it again, LeandreN is the king!

[LeandreN]

We can buy one item right? I just want a PCB.

I want people to order 1 plate per 2. PCB.