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

[reddragon394]

Still had both open on my phone, PDFs attached, hope it helps

[f1xedgear]

Oh well, apparently our whole last page and the IC thread is gone

Site was down earlier today, they probably had to restore the database from a backup or something.

[LeandreN]

Still had both open on my phone, PDFs attached, hope it helps

You're a life saver! Thanks

EDIT: can't seem to be able to open the PDF for this thread though, random unreadable characters.

[rabs]

Hey Guys,

Thanks again LeandreN for the awesome group buy, made me pull the trigger on making my first custom! Sorry if my questions have already been answered, I can't seem to open the backup PDF of the thread.

I just wanted to check whether the PCB supports split backspace/split right shift/split left shift layouts - I know it does on the WKL store, but I'm not sure if the pre-soldering will preclude these layouts.

Cheers

[LeandreN]

Hey Guys,

Thanks again LeandreN for the awesome group buy, made me pull the trigger on making my first custom! Sorry if my questions have already been answered, I can't seem to open the backup PDF of the thread.

I just wanted to check whether the PCB supports split backspace/split right shift/split left shift layouts - I know it does on the WKL store, but I'm not sure if the pre-soldering will preclude these layouts.

Cheers

It will support all the layouts you mentioned. All the information is still in the OP on page 1.

[rabs]

Ahh awesome thanks.

[trenzafeeds]

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77564.0

IC back up 

[LeandreN]

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77564.0

IC back up 

Fantastic!

[LeandreN]

Shoot me offers!



Interested in keycaps and random stuff.

[reddragon394]

Shoot me offers!

Sadly have almost nothing to trade, since I just started sourcing stuff in the keyboard realm

I got a a vpro v700 for crazily cheap, just to play around with and maybe harvest for parts if that's something for you 

I'll attach the PDF once more, for good measure. This thread wasn't too interesting to have saved, I'm happy I got the ic though

[LeandreN]

Shoot me offers!

Sadly have almost nothing to trade, since I just started sourcing stuff in the keyboard realm

I got a a vpro v700 for crazily cheap, just to play around with and maybe harvest for parts if that's something for you 

I'll attach the PDF once more, for good measure. This thread wasn't too interesting to have saved, I'm happy I got the ic though

Thanks, still can't open the PDF properly though. It is not that important now shoot me an offer in PM if you want the case

[assumed_bivalve]

I'm looking at this case as a potential alternative to the Tex aluminum case.  It just has stand-offs and doesn't have the ridges that would be an issue with the RGB LEDs.

Does anybody have one of these?  It looks like it would probably work without modification.

[trenzafeeds]

Still had both open on my phone, PDFs attached, hope it helps

Oh yes, thank you for this by the way. I had most of the info backed up anyways, but I appreciate it!

[LeandreN]

I'm looking at this case as a potential alternative to the Tex aluminum case.  It just has stand-offs and doesn't have the ridges that would be an issue with the RGB LEDs.

Does anybody have one of these?  It looks like it would probably work without modification.

Looks like it should work.

[LeandreN]

Click here for timer

Plates and PCBs ordered. gaterons will be ordered this week.

[TalkingTree]

Is it the first of February already?

[LeandreN]

Is it the first of February already?

Soon™

Will maybe ship sooner, depending on a lot of stuff. I like to set the timeframe a little more than i expect

[reddragon394]

Sooo does anybody know how WKL manages it to put RGB underlighting + in switch lighting in even their full size boards, still running under 500 mA? i imagine the in switch LEDS are PWM regulated, but what about the RGB ones?

Oh, and since we get the 60%'s and their website says 810 Ohm resistors work for all colors at that size, does anyone know whats up with that? how can that work, just one value working for all colors, and why is this size sensitive?

[rddm]

If you use 810 Ohm resistors for all colors, the risk of dead leds is low. The only problem, is that some colors can have more light.
RGB leds on wkl have 4 pins, 1 for "color code" , 2 for power, and the last I don't know (didn't saw the datasheet), but maybe for on/off.

[ekx]

The color a RGB led produces is always controlled through PWM afaik. You can think of them as 3 single leds (Red, Green and Blue) that are PWM regulated, grouped together in a very small space.

[LeandreN]

Updated status sheet.

Please check it

[rddm]

The color a RGB led produces is always controlled through PWM afaik. You can think of them as 3 single leds (Red, Green and Blue) that are PWM regulated, grouped together in a very small space.

The wkl pcb uses a WS2812B as rgb led.


Specifications

 Power Supply Voltage: +3.5V+5.3V
 Input Voltage: -0.5VDD+0.5V
 Red Vf: 1.8~2.2V
 Green Vf: 3.0~3.2V
 Blue Vf: 3.2~3.4V
 Red Wavelength: 620~630 nm
 Green Wavelength: 515~530 nm
 Blue Wavelength: 465~475 nm
 Red luminous intensity(20mA): 550~700 mcd
 Green luminous intensity(20mA): 1100~1400mcd
 Blue luminous intensity(20mA): 200~400 mcd
Product Description
WS2812 is an intelligent control LED light source that the control circuit and RGB chip are integrated in a package of 5050 components. It includes intelligent digital port data latch and signal reshaping amplification drive circuit. Also include a precision internal oscillator and a 12V voltage programmable constant current control part, effectively ensuring the pixel point light color height consistent.

LED with low driving voltage, environmental protection and energy saving, high brightness, scattering angle is large, good consistency, low power, long life and other advantages. The control chip integrated in LED above becoming more simple circuit, small volume, and convenient installation.


You are right, the pwm control the color

[reddragon394]

thanks for the info you two

[LeandreN]

Need a RGB case that will fit your tier 3 PCB?

Look no further.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77618

[donpark]

Since the PCB is from Wkl, I assume I can order a translucent housing/casing from Wkl right?
Ordered a tier 3 PCB.

[LeandreN]

Since the PCB is from Wkl, I assume I can order a translucent housing/casing from Wkl right?
Ordered a tier 3 PCB.

yes you can.

[xondat]

Probably going to be designing and ordering my own case for this; is there anywhere where I can find measurements for the plate size and where the screws go?

[FoC_Tow]

Looks like I missed out unfortunately...
Missing sales on GH is the worst part about being so busy recently! xD

+1 for the next Round tho!

The PCB looks awesome LeandreN!! <3

[LeandreN]

Okay ladies and gentlemen.

Gateron's are shipped from gateron themselves to Corus KB. I will then proceed to pay them. PCB mounted gateron blues. Plates are in production and will ship to me before christmas, same with PCBs. (atleast the tier 3 ones.)

[TalkingTree]

Plates are in production and will ship to me before christmas, same with PCBs.

So, good chances to get plates and PCBs before the end of the year?

[LeandreN]

Plates are in production and will ship to me before christmas, same with PCBs.

So, good chances to get plates and PCBs before the end of the year?

There is a chance they are shipped before the end of the year at least.

[TalkingTree]

There is a chance they are shipped before the end of the year at least.

Great. That's what you are.

[axtran]

There is a chance they are shipped before the end of the year at least.

Great. That's what you are.

LeandreN is the best!

[chancellorr]

So far this has been the best group buy I have been a part of. Thank you LeandreN!

[dae1]

Okay ladies and gentlemen.

Gateron's are shipped from gateron themselves to Corus KB. I will then proceed to pay them. PCB mounted gateron blues. Plates are in production and will ship to me before christmas, same with PCBs. (atleast the tier 3 ones.)

Seriously?!  This is so much better than the KC60 (which I haven't received yet) that I ordered from MassCrap.  You're the best!

[LeandreN]

Thanks a lot guys. Here is an insider picture.

~10kg of overpriced cardboard boxes. Should be enough!

[LeandreN]

I need some money right now, so i will sell some of the canceled orders in my GB. Dibs to those who want to buy the whole order.

100% of the money will go to:

Fund refunds for those who wanted a refund AFTER the deadline.

Fund refunds to those who bought the tier 3 PCB and wanted partial refund because all the tier 2s were upgraded to tier 3.

Order ID | Stabilisers | PCB| Plate | Price| Available|Other|
Order 1| 1 set | Tier 3| Alu, purple| 117$| NO
Order 2| 2 sets| 2x tier 1| 1x blue alu, 1x purple alu| 176$| Yes
Order 3| none| none| 1x carbon fiber| 75$| Yes
Order 4| 1 set| 2x Tier 3 | Steel| 216$| Yes| 90 gateron blues


PM me if you are interested.

[FoC_Tow]

OMG PMed 

Dibs on Order 4! 

[LeandreN]

Hey guys!

Still waiting on information from Corus regarding the Gaterons.

The plates have not shipped yet, but they are very close to shipment.

Hojin is working as hard as i can to get the PCBs finished. They will not ship until after Christmas.

[TalkingTree]

They will not ship before after Christmas.

Come again?

[LeandreN]

They will not ship before after Christmas.

Come again?

Fixed, thanks !

[TalkingTree]

For a second I thought you were trolling.

[LeandreN]

For a second I thought you were trolling.

Ha! Could definitely have been the case

[chancellorr]

They will not ship before after Christmas.

Come again?

Welcome to the world of Group Buys.

Edit: I'm dumb. Carry on.

[lashiel]

They will not ship before after Christmas.

Come again?

Fixed, thanks !

Huh. It actually kinda makes sense though, if you think about it. Funny error.

[toneman77]

I regret not being on this GB on so many levels....

[TalkingTree]

I regret not being on this GB on so many levels....

Read a few posts back, LeandreN has some unpaid orders he's willing to sell.

[LeandreN]

I regret not being on this GB on so many levels....

Read a few posts back, LeandreN has some unpaid orders he's willing to sell.

Not anymore right now. They sold pretty quickly. More later.

[chancellorr]

I ordered a silver plate but won't be needing it if anyone is interested same with stabs.

[TalkingTree]

I regret not being on this GB on so many levels....

Read a few posts back, LeandreN has some unpaid orders he's willing to sell.

Not anymore right now. They sold pretty quickly. More later.

I'm glad.