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

[faxe]

Ok, 3/3 on LeandreN GB's. 60% final try.

[Tunz]

Placed my order.  Really excited to do my first build!

[LeandreN]

 

Ok, 3/3 on LeandreN GB's. 60% final try.

Strike!

Awesome! Thanks a lot dude

[chancellorr]

What would be a good case that plays well with the underglow of the PCB?

[nmur]

What would be a good case that plays well with the underglow of the PCB?

frosted acrylic cases, such as the TEX one

[cjhard]

TEX cases will require a modification. The horizontal supports between each row of switches will need to be removed where the RGB LED's are.

Check out the clear 3d printed case at 1UP Keyboards (supports Poker-style plates), or the BBB Acrylic case from winkeyless.kr (case includes plate)

[Latin00032]

TEX cases will require a modification. The horizontal supports between each row of switches will need to be removed where the RGB LED's are.

Check out the clear 3d printed case at 1UP Keyboards (supports Poker-style plates), or the BBB Acrylic case from winkeyless.kr (case includes plate)

I thought I could use the rgb version with the tex case.

What if I got the tier 2 version without the rgb lights?

Could I then use most poker compatible cases?

What about other poker cases?

[cjhard]

If the case doesn't have those funny ridges, you can use it even with the RGB LED's. I've seen a few nice looking aluminium cases that are just standoffs the PCB sits on top of.

If you got without RGB LED's, the components wouldn't interfere with the ridges in the case and you should be able to use any case you want.
A lot of the appeal of this PCB over the FaceW Sprit and mechanicalkeyboards.com sells is that RGB back lighting. You'll still have it as an option later if you wanted to solder in some LED's at least.

That said, the Acrylic TEX case can totally still be used, just dremel out slits to give clearance for the RGB LED's.

[longcat]

Count me in! This will be my first custom board. Now to find an acrylic case...

[LeandreN]

Last chance to order now!

[nmur]

If the case doesn't have those funny ridges, you can use it even with the RGB LED's. I've seen a few nice looking aluminium cases that are just standoffs the PCB sits on top of.

If you got without RGB LED's, the components wouldn't interfere with the ridges in the case and you should be able to use any case you want.
A lot of the appeal of this PCB over the FaceW Sprit and mechanicalkeyboards.com sells is that RGB back lighting. You'll still have it as an option later if you wanted to solder in some LED's at least.

That said, the Acrylic TEX case can totally still be used, just dremel out slits to give clearance for the RGB LED's.

Thanks dude. I've just received a TEX acrylic case for this build so this is good to know.

[chancellorr]

If the case doesn't have those funny ridges, you can use it even with the RGB LED's. I've seen a few nice looking aluminium cases that are just standoffs the PCB sits on top of.

If you got without RGB LED's, the components wouldn't interfere with the ridges in the case and you should be able to use any case you want.
A lot of the appeal of this PCB over the FaceW Sprit and mechanicalkeyboards.com sells is that RGB back lighting. You'll still have it as an option later if you wanted to solder in some LED's at least.

That said, the Acrylic TEX case can totally still be used, just dremel out slits to give clearance for the RGB LED's.

Thank you. Good thing I have a dremel.

[wodan]

Just ordered a small set, hopefully not too late !!!

Love the layout ...

[LeandreN]

Just ordered a small set, hopefully not too late !!!

Love the layout ...

You are in!

[Vimto]

I'm going to be getting this group buy case
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71551.0

Would the pcb / switches from this group buy work with this case?

Would I need a plate with the afore mentioned case?

[wodan]

Last chance to order now!

Awesome !!! Can I haz invoice please ?
Haven't gotten anything yet

[LeandreN]

Starting invoicing tonight! Some will not get it before the middle of this week. It takes a lot of time.

[LeandreN]

I'm going to be getting this group buy case
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71551.0

Would the pcb / switches from this group buy work with this case?

Would I need a plate with the afore mentioned case?

Yes it will work. You will not need a plate.

[f1xedgear]

Starting invoicing tonight! Some will not get it before the middle of this week. It takes a lot of time.

Sounds like a good opportunity for some scripting! 

[LeandreN]

Starting invoicing tonight! Some will not get it before the middle of this week. It takes a lot of time.

Sounds like a good opportunity for some scripting! 

Yeah haha. That takes time too though...

[TalkingTree]

Don't miss out guys.
Join the fun.

[LeandreN]

Don't miss out guys.
Join the fun.

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Awesome! And thanks for your fast payment !

[cjhard]

Got the invoice
Checked the total
"Oh jeez, what did I just do?"
"Better click Pay Now before I reconsider!"

[LeandreN]

Got the invoice
Checked the total
"Oh jeez, what did I just do?"
"Better click Pay Now before I reconsider!"

haha !

You should double check though, as everything is manually entered!

[cjhard]

I did look at the itemized, it looks like what I remembered asking for at least

[Vimto]

Just filled in my order.
Going for a Tier 3, which i'm hoping will look good with the Carbon Fiber case.
Hopefully soldering the switches will be easy (never soldered before, so any tips welcome)
Thanks for the awesome groupbuy

[LeandreN]

Just filled in my order.
Going for a Tier 3, which i'm hoping will look good with the Carbon Fiber case.
Hopefully soldering the switches will be easy (never soldered before, so any tips welcome)
Thanks for the awesome groupbuy

Thanks for the order! Let me know if you have any questions !

You can follow the progress of your order here:
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eHTkuk4TNCe5ozR7Rt_awH0E57Wb8s3zvJ1oc2uC3Eg/edit#gid=0&vpid=A1

[Sisric]

Just put my order in. Hopefully I wasn't too late! Gonna be getting a TEX Acrylic case for this... Hopefully I can find a dremel to take what I need off!

[LeandreN]

Just put my order in. Hopefully I wasn't too late! Gonna be getting a TEX Acrylic case for this... Hopefully I can find a dremel to take what I need off!

You are in !

[bloodl1n3]

LeandreN, I sent you a PM. Looks like there was some confusion with my order. Once we fix it, I'll be ready to pay!

[LeandreN]

LeandreN, I sent you a PM. Looks like there was some confusion with my order. Once we fix it, I'll be ready to pay!

Not a confusion, just me not doing my job.

Updated it

[bloodl1n3]

Perfect! Thanks LeandreN!

[lashiel]

Entered for PCB and stabs. Hopefully not too late!

[LeandreN]

Entered for PCB and stabs. Hopefully not too late!

Not to late, but you will get an invoice a little later probably.

[lashiel]

Entered for PCB and stabs. Hopefully not too late!

Not to late, but you will get an invoice a little later probably.

All good. Thanks LeandreN!

[nmur]

paid invoice 001!

I feel special :3

[trenzafeeds]

I'm excited for everyone who's gotten in on this, as it's probably your first custom build for a lot of you! Have fun everyone, it's an adventure. 

[Vimto]

Hi,
Apologies some more newbie question? Do i need to tell you the layout i want if i'm getting the tier 3 pcb with presoldered diodes / led's?
Does this PC support the Happy Layout as mentioned on the carbon fiber case I'm getting in the other group buy? I'm not sure which layout i'm going for yet.

[trenzafeeds]

Hi,
Apologies some more newbie question? Do i need to tell you the layout i want if i'm getting the tier 3 pcb with presoldered diodes / led's?
Does this PC support the Happy Layout as mentioned on the carbon fiber case I'm getting in the other group buy? I'm not sure which layout i'm going for yet.

You do not need to tell the layout ahead of time, you will determine that when you solder the switches, and this plate supports just about any 60%-based layout you can imagine, so yes, it supports happy. It should work just fine with hwood's cf cases.

[Sisric]

I'm excited for everyone who's gotten in on this, as it's probably your first custom build for a lot of you! Have fun everyone, it's an adventure. 

It's going to be my first... I'm both scared that I will mess something up and very excited

[LeandreN]

URGENT - URGENT - URGENT

Those who ordered a tier 2 PCB. Would it be a problem for you if RGB parts were added, for free? IF NOT, you have to tell me now.

I know this seems unfair to those who ordered a fully soldered PCB. I will be refunding what i can at the end.

This makes the process much faster and simpler for Winkeyless. I am already loosing money on the sales, so please let me know your ideas.

[Crossfire]

I wouldn't dare to speak in behalf of all the tier 2 buyers, but as far as I'm concerned, YES, please, add them!

[faxe]

As long as Tier 3 is still all soldered fine by me 

[skarhead]

Not a problem for me

[quochung1989]

Although I don't order PCB, but I think everyone 'll like this

[reddragon394]

I ordered 3rd Tier, but i wouldn't mind. How would that go down though? everybody pays 2nd Tier and everyone gets 3rd Tier?

any way to prevent you from losing money? dont think anyone wants you to have disadvantages!

[dae1]

I ordered 3rd Tier, but i wouldn't mind. How would that go down though? everybody pays 2nd Tier and everyone gets 3rd Tier?

any way to prevent you from losing money? dont think anyone wants you to have disadvantages!

I emailed LeandreN about this and the response was that we will get the refund of the cost of the rgb leds.

[LeandreN]

I ordered 3rd Tier, but i wouldn't mind. How would that go down though? everybody pays 2nd Tier and everyone gets 3rd Tier?

any way to prevent you from losing money? dont think anyone wants you to have disadvantages!

I emailed LeandreN about this and the response was that we will get the refund of the cost of the rgb leds.

I will look at this at the end. 19$ refund per PCB tier 3. A lot of people have offered to not get a refund, which is amazing.

Thanks for all the positive response, I will make a update tonight and we can get this GB going !

[f1xedgear]

A lot of people have offered to not get a refund, which is amazing.

I hope that more people end up doing this and that the tier2 buyers could also upgrade to tier3. There is only a $19 difference between the two tiers which is relatively small for the individual GB participant, but if this cost gets unloaded on the organizer, it would be a significant burden. LeandreN already puts a significant amount of work into the buy and I'd like there to be future rounds of his buys!

I realize that it is probably also unfair to GB participants to have sudden price changes, but then again, this isn't a store, so some hiccups should be expected (see the stickied posts).

I realize that I am quite new here, and hope I don't offend anyone by saying this. LeandreN and the other participants are free to make their own choices, of course!

[reddragon394]

A lot of people have offered to not get a refund, which is amazing.

i havent gotten my invoice yet (i know it will come, dont feel rushed!) but i suggest putting both prices in there, so people can decide i would not want you to lose money and i surely will consider paying the normal price too