Post by: oldcat on Wed, 29 December 2021, 16:55:17
It’s been a while since we launched our last product – Space80-Apollo, and thanks to you, it has been a success and production is well under way.
(https://i.imgur.com/pTso1wz.jpg)
Now it is time to bring to you the 3rd iteration of Space65, after many new engineering efforts. Here are some details:
The main aesthetics follows Space65-CyberVoyager, with some important finetuning (screwless), and several major changes are in the structure and features.
The major changes can be summarized in the follows:
1. Gasket mount – adds flex typing
2. Structural mid-piece – creates a nice floating feel
3. Screwless – enhances aesthetics
4. USB Daughter board – optimizes connectivity
5. Translucent PCB (possibility for hotswap option) - anyone wants hotswap?
Please let us know your thoughts. GB will be in Q1 2022, to follow this IC and GB, also please feel free to join Gray Studio Discord, follow the Instagrams: Oldcat87 (https://www.instagram.com/oldcat87/) and Graystudio01 (https://www.instagram.com/graystudio01/).
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Wed, 29 December 2021, 16:59:53
Post by: rookb on Wed, 29 December 2021, 17:00:30
whole else happy to see a r3 happen?
nah
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Post by: stewfayew on Wed, 29 December 2021, 19:28:32
2. Structural mid-piece – creates a nice floating feel
What is Structural mid-piece ?
Can we see what the mounting or internals will look like?
Post by: empa on Wed, 29 December 2021, 19:29:23
Post by: TyPo.mk on Wed, 29 December 2021, 19:43:29
Regardless, super hyped for this. I’ve regretted not joining the last round. Hotswap option would be cool but I’m in either way.
Post by: EdwardsLau on Wed, 29 December 2021, 20:09:06
Post by: HotSwap enjoyer on Wed, 29 December 2021, 21:20:51
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Post by: ptaatp on Wed, 29 December 2021, 22:42:37
And WKL option if possible
Post by: Quash on Wed, 29 December 2021, 22:54:59
Post by: prognostics on Thu, 30 December 2021, 00:53:35
Post by: Sadlylate on Thu, 30 December 2021, 01:00:05
A lot of people in the Graystudio community Millmax their PCB's or order 3rd party PCB's
Also Translucent looks awesome, Great job on the teasers. Excited to see R3 prototypes
Post by: gtoviper on Thu, 30 December 2021, 01:35:14
Post by: __init__ on Thu, 30 December 2021, 01:43:37
Post by: AshF on Thu, 30 December 2021, 02:15:15
ISO user but would like to see the HOTSWAP being offered not just to ANSI users. Looking forward to see how this pans out
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Post by: Keeblet_257 on Thu, 30 December 2021, 08:00:13
why?whole else happy to see a r3 happen?
nah
Post by: jono3160 on Thu, 30 December 2021, 11:11:18
I would love to see:
Hotswap pcb
Lilac colorway (saw a picture of it on the discord)
Gold led badge and back piece (was really sad that space80 had no gold options)
Post by: MrTakoyaki on Thu, 30 December 2021, 11:49:23
Hotswap PCB --> Yes! Being able to test different switches before the final build is always nice.
Also wondering if the add-ons (i.e., Badges) will be interchangeable with the R2
Post by: Hawksmoor on Thu, 30 December 2021, 13:19:22
imo, the problem with the Think V2 GB was that there were too many SKUs/options for Potter
By having the option of hotswap, it may double the amount of Board SKUs Potter would need to manage.
Perhaps if decided, hotswap could be added as an add-on extra?
Post by: Zurg Eon on Thu, 30 December 2021, 14:08:59
Post by: haengwoonie on Thu, 30 December 2021, 18:28:54
Post by: soul786 on Thu, 30 December 2021, 20:08:43
Post by: jiminojimi on Thu, 30 December 2021, 20:31:25
I have kids and pets, no space or time to solder.
Hotswap pls
Post by: Vnarine1 on Thu, 30 December 2021, 22:34:35
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Post by: EndTheFed on Fri, 31 December 2021, 09:43:07
I’m in the USA please offer the hotswap in split backspace layout. I will pay extra if need be.
Post by: dychen_ on Fri, 31 December 2021, 10:23:38
Is there a unit limit or will it be unlimited for the GB duration?
Post by: oldcat on Fri, 31 December 2021, 18:01:13
Excited! Hope the esd protection for the side LEDs is improved. Mine on r2 died.
Did you try soldering on the spare ones potter put in package?
Post by: MJGameSix on Fri, 31 December 2021, 23:17:09
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Post by: Wonton on Sat, 01 January 2022, 03:05:08
I specifically joined Geekhack just to post my interest in a hotswap Space65.
Post by: cragglesn on Sat, 01 January 2022, 04:06:45
Post by: luke2fr on Sat, 01 January 2022, 05:18:03
2022 will be space65 r3 year : let’s go !
Post by: Ella on Sat, 01 January 2022, 06:13:01
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Post by: oldcat on Sun, 02 January 2022, 19:30:09
Loving how space 65 is evolving and iterating over time. Now, when is Potter going to do a Space 75? 75% needs some love from Potter.
Not sure about 75%, thank you so much for the kind words for Space65 iterations!
Post by: Nurseh on Sun, 02 January 2022, 21:04:09
Post by: shodid on Sun, 02 January 2022, 22:48:56
Post by: Hedgey on Sun, 02 January 2022, 23:06:28
A 45% Would be awesome, just saying.Loving how space 65 is evolving and iterating over time. Now, when is Potter going to do a Space 75? 75% needs some love from Potter.
Not sure about 75%, thank you so much for the kind words for Space65 iterations!
Post by: datAintFalc0 on Mon, 03 January 2022, 02:57:33
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Post by: oldcat on Mon, 03 January 2022, 15:36:40
(https://i.imgur.com/MHypyee.jpg)
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Post by: guy0naBuffal0 on Mon, 03 January 2022, 23:20:18
Excited! Hope the esd protection for the side LEDs is improved. Mine on r2 died.
Did you try soldering on the spare ones potter put in package?
Oh yeah I remember some in there! I will try that, thanks. Do you or anyone have the part number for this diode in case this ever happens again? I'd like to order a few more because I do love this keeb.
Post by: Alexhoncho on Tue, 04 January 2022, 00:33:32
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Post by: Akskii on Tue, 04 January 2022, 11:02:21
Post by: oldcat on Tue, 04 January 2022, 21:33:28
A full view of the keyboard would be appreciated. Less of an IC and more of a teaser.
More info to come!
Post by: jiminojimi on Tue, 04 January 2022, 21:48:13
Hotswap option?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MHypyee.jpg)
Yes PLEASE!!!!
Post by: raz_krm on Tue, 04 January 2022, 22:53:39
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Post by: Nicky#45678 on Wed, 05 January 2022, 21:35:19
curious how many would want a hotswap option?
howswap is good, but not for that
Post by: Pennywise359 on Wed, 05 January 2022, 22:42:13
Post by: FranktheTank319 on Wed, 05 January 2022, 23:08:58
I am a huge fan of space 65 and own both r1 and 2. So this gets me excited. Since it is a screwless design I would highly suggest to remove the screw engravings on the weight.
I think the screw patterns on the weight give it a lot of character.
Post by: sharkdoodoo on Thu, 06 January 2022, 13:43:07
Post by: SpeedRcrX on Thu, 06 January 2022, 16:55:44
For me the Space65 is my end game 65% keyboard.
I don’t mine hotswap or soldered but if you do hotswap please support ISO.
Post by: ayuunda on Thu, 06 January 2022, 17:49:50
Also, another +1 for hotswap
Post by: Botty212 on Fri, 07 January 2022, 02:46:21
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Post by: KNz on Fri, 07 January 2022, 03:21:59
(https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/005/574/takemymoney.jpg)
Seriously can't wait for this :D
Post by: bas72 on Fri, 07 January 2022, 05:46:10
Post by: eatanygoodbooks on Fri, 07 January 2022, 17:52:02
A full view of the keyboard would be appreciated. Less of an IC and more of a teaser.
Agreed, I don't have an instagram to even see what else is out there for this. I'm very eager to get my hands on this but I'm so curious as to what colors will be available.
Post by: Convergence on Fri, 07 January 2022, 19:37:54
Post by: fairypenguin on Fri, 07 January 2022, 22:53:21
Also, pls hotswap
Post by: jivex5k on Fri, 07 January 2022, 23:05:45
Post by: Leopard223 on Sat, 08 January 2022, 13:38:08
I'm unable to join the GB but good luck with it! I'd love to see more of it in the future.
Post by: CLAP_STUDIO on Sun, 09 January 2022, 01:41:20
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Post by: oldcat on Mon, 10 January 2022, 14:19:46
I don't think hotswap is that important, at least to me. Specially with the chip shortage, if you manage to go hotswap is just a nice plus
Yes if it happens it will be an option. The solder PCB version should be available.
Post by: aimhigh on Tue, 11 January 2022, 04:45:50
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Post by: alper_maestro on Thu, 13 January 2022, 16:06:32
Otherwise goodluck.
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Post by: MiladDSP on Fri, 14 January 2022, 00:16:30
The group buy is running soon in China for 2300 yuan.
I think the build is interesting, its a three piece screw less design. Has silicone gaskets and daughter board this time. They have four options of fr4, pc, pom and possibly peek. I dont know how a PEEK plate is like, never seen one.
There is no weight measuring in the video, it looks too light to me. It looks alright but it's probably going to be like $400 for international? That's a bit much. If it's in $350 ish I might get one. This looks like to be same price as something like Mr.Suit from OwLab but doesnt look that nice, OwLab Spring is cheaper than this for example. They have lots of fans so I dont think they have a problem selling this either way.
Post by: Jefff on Fri, 14 January 2022, 00:52:57
Screwless design but there’s a CNC’d slotted-head screw on the weight on the bottom. What’s the point?
Great point, they might as well make those real screws. It looks a bit cheap and toy-ish with faux screws on the weight.
Post by: crzone on Sat, 15 January 2022, 06:36:21
Post by: MiladDSP on Sat, 15 January 2022, 23:25:07
I have skimmed through the thread I am not sure if this has been asked before, but here we go: would a hotswap PCB from R3 fit into a R1 or R2 case?You can see the build video, the pcb has change quite a bit. The side LEDs are now on the main pcb, not on a separate vertical board. While that might still work. the usb port is also different. It now connects to a daughter board unlike previous run. I guess you might be able to jam the daughter board into the USB hole of the R2 with hot glue or something and have it work but its clearly not intended to be compatible.
Post by: __init__ on Sun, 16 January 2022, 00:52:46
My biggest problem with the space 65 design is the fact that it only had leds on the left side. Will the r3 have an led on both sides this time?100. Would gladly pay extra if this happens.
Post by: crzone on Sun, 16 January 2022, 02:44:41
I have skimmed through the thread I am not sure if this has been asked before, but here we go: would a hotswap PCB from R3 fit into a R1 or R2 case?You can see the build video, the pcb has change quite a bit. The side LEDs are now on the main pcb, not on a separate vertical board. While that might still work. the usb port is also different. It now connects to a daughter board unlike previous run. I guess you might be able to jam the daughter board into the USB hole of the R2 with hot glue or something and have it work but its clearly not intended to be compatible.
Yeah, you are right, I missed the daughter board part. Maybe a hotswap PCB compatible with R1 and R2 could be considered, I am currently mil-maxing a Space65 board and it is a really painstakingly slow process.
Post by: SafeAtShore on Sun, 16 January 2022, 17:16:28
There is no weight measuring in the video, it looks too light to me. It looks alright but it's probably going to be like $400 for international? That's a bit much. If it's in $350 ish I might get one. This looks like to be same price as something like Mr.Suit from OwLab but doesnt look that nice, OwLab Spring is cheaper than this for example. They have lots of fans so I dont think they have a problem selling this either way.
Yeah, hopefully it stays in the $3XX range, but as long as it's cheaper than the aftermarket, people will buy.
Also +1 for no fake screws; absolutely pointless.
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Post by: OptimusPrime00 on Mon, 17 January 2022, 19:28:20
+1 Hotswap
Post by: PotatoFury on Thu, 20 January 2022, 05:28:19
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Post by: AshF on Thu, 20 January 2022, 10:35:28
is this GB live yet?
No not yet
Post by: tyypo on Fri, 21 January 2022, 12:35:11
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Fri, 21 January 2022, 14:14:42
HOT SWAP YASSSSSSS When will the GB open?never :(
Post by: POMChamp on Mon, 24 January 2022, 15:24:53
Post by: Botty212 on Tue, 25 January 2022, 02:21:42
Really looking forward to R3's international group buy. Is there any chance of the mid pieces being sold separately? Deep Ocean is beautiful, but the wine red mid plate limits what you can put on the board in my opinion.I don't think that potter will do that since it would decrease the amount of work, stress and increase shipping time. The Space will for sure get ordered a lot I would even say in the high 4 digit to 5 digit area. By dont having the option to select the mid part he can fullfill this GB faster. You can easily order 2 boards swap one midpart out and just sell it. There will be ppl who'll still miss the GB and would happily take it from you even for a small 30% increase in reatail price.
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Post by: kcching on Tue, 25 January 2022, 04:17:53
Post by: Botty212 on Tue, 25 January 2022, 05:16:17
Just received email notification that international GB will resume shipping after Chinese new year =) Can't wait!Fake news since international GB hasnt even started yet. You mean the international GB for Apollo, but R3 hasnt been in the GB phase
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Post by: Neoshooter on Wed, 26 January 2022, 12:14:03
Plus Solder PCBs let you decide if you want split spacebars, split backspace, and other minor changes that HS PCBs can't.
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Wed, 26 January 2022, 14:30:01
I'd really like to have a solder option available. I've had too many HS pads pop off on me, and I genuinely enjoy the security that a soldered joint provides.easy way to prevent it from happening is to support the socket with ur finger when pressing the switch in if you do that the socket will never pop btw hotswap is just an option doesnt mean that it is the only option
Plus Solder PCBs let you decide if you want split spacebars, split backspace, and other minor changes that HS PCBs can't.
Post by: Jho on Thu, 27 January 2022, 20:46:28
Post by: aodioxp on Sat, 29 January 2022, 20:54:26
I'd really like to have a solder option available. I've had too many HS pads pop off on me, and I genuinely enjoy the security that a soldered joint provides.
Plus Solder PCBs let you decide if you want split spacebars, split backspace, and other minor changes that HS PCBs can't.
Yeah, I think they will keep the solder option. hot-swap is optional and costs extra. I am pretty sure because Chinese GB has already been concluded.
Post by: Wa1fu on Sun, 30 January 2022, 10:31:09
Post by: xc0mr4de on Mon, 31 January 2022, 07:54:11
whole else happy to see a r3 happen?
Translucent PCB (possibility for hotswap option) - anyone wants hotswap?
Yes hotswap!
Post by: MrLi on Tue, 01 February 2022, 06:21:21
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Post by: JonasV on Tue, 08 February 2022, 06:58:23
But the screwless design seems pointless to me.
Nothing like having everything securely fastened with screws, as opposed to all sorts of plastic clips and edges that can break.
Looking forward to the GB
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Post by: max.clacks on Tue, 08 February 2022, 09:48:26
Count me in!
But the screwless design seems pointless to me.
Nothing like having everything securely fastened with screws, as opposed to all sorts of plastic clips and edges that can break.
Looking forward to the GB
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I can only imagine the design employs the "screwless" design we've come to know wherein the screws are simply hidden (typically under the rubber feet) to give the appearance of not having any screws.
Post by: JonasV on Tue, 08 February 2022, 09:51:03
ok that way
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Post by: Keeblet_257 on Sun, 20 February 2022, 07:48:21
+1 for hotswap, I skipped the first 2 rounds because they were solder-only lolimagione missing out on amazing boards because you didnt want to spend 10minutes into learning a usefull and easy skill like soldering. It isnt hard at all.
Post by: Starius on Sun, 20 February 2022, 10:32:02
+1 for hotswap, I skipped the first 2 rounds because they were solder-only lolimagione missing out on amazing boards because you didnt want to spend 10minutes into learning a usefull and easy skill like soldering. It isnt hard at all.
But it can be intimidating to someone who has never done it before, as well as another money sink into tools and materials.
Also, never forget that for every IC or GB, it's someones very first one. ;)
Post by: Rumblethumps on Sun, 20 February 2022, 21:16:56
+1 for hotswap, I skipped the first 2 rounds because they were solder-only lolimagione missing out on amazing boards because you didnt want to spend 10minutes into learning a usefull and easy skill like soldering. It isnt hard at all.
I mean fair point, but personally I just don't have time or room for it :confused:
Post by: Masticccc on Sun, 20 February 2022, 23:41:48
As people mentioned above already, but I want to elaborate more on this point as person only using hotswap boards till recently:+1 for hotswap, I skipped the first 2 rounds because they were solder-only lolimagione missing out on amazing boards because you didnt want to spend 10minutes into learning a usefull and easy skill like soldering. It isnt hard at all.
1. Budget: I plan to have 2-3 soldered keebs maximum, and the rest are hotswaps because I want to play around with switches. So I can just ask for a solder service for 2-3 times and still cheaper than spending money on all the tools (ofc I'm not using cheap tools on my 500$ keyboard lmao). Unless you buy like 10+ solder kits then yes, soldering by yourself should be more economical. But I (and many ppl) just want a few amount of keyboards, and the investment for soldering tools is just not worth.
2. Safety: What would you prefer, having a 500$ keyboard soldered by you after watching a 30-min video on how to soldering, or by a pro that solder hundreds of kits? I know solder is easy to learn, but there is a different between be able to solder vs be able to solder well. Even with customer service, they sometimes make mistakes too. I'm not even talking about buying a kit with desoldered pcb where the solder skill is even more important. With hotswap I just need to plug and play without worrying anything.
3. Convenience: Guess I don't need to say the advantages of hotswap over non-hotswap. And yes millmaxed is a thing, but then we will getting back to point 1 and 2, also switch compatibility is not that good.
In addition, I think lubing is the only skill worth learning when u join this hobby for everyone, from newbie to hobbyist. Cheaper tools, no electricity danger so no harm at all (unless you want to eat lube lol), no long-term consequences if u doing bad (just clean the overlubed switches). Soldering should be learned only when u really love the process to build the keyboard from scratch. For me, the building steps are just waste of time honestly, the thing I enjoy is the typing experience and keyboard itself. So yeah I just spend some bucks and let the pro do their job while I enjoy their product.
Post by: Botty212 on Mon, 21 February 2022, 04:57:48
1. Most people build the board and probably wont touch anymore for a long time.As people mentioned above already, but I want to elaborate more on this point as person only using hotswap boards till recently:+1 for hotswap, I skipped the first 2 rounds because they were solder-only lolimagione missing out on amazing boards because you didnt want to spend 10minutes into learning a usefull and easy skill like soldering. It isnt hard at all.
1. Budget: I plan to have 2-3 soldered keebs maximum, and the rest are hotswaps because I want to play around with switches. So I can just ask for a solder service for 2-3 times and still cheaper than spending money on all the tools (ofc I'm not using cheap tools on my 500$ keyboard lmao). Unless you buy like 10+ solder kits then yes, soldering by yourself should be more economical. But I (and many ppl) just want a few amount of keyboards, and the investment for soldering tools is just not worth.
2. Safety: What would you prefer, having a 500$ keyboard soldered by you after watching a 30-min video on how to soldering, or by a pro that solder hundreds of kits? I know solder is easy to learn, but there is a different between be able to solder vs be able to solder well. Even with customer service, they sometimes make mistakes too. I'm not even talking about buying a kit with desoldered pcb where the solder skill is even more important. With hotswap I just need to plug and play without worrying anything.
3. Convenience: Guess I don't need to say the advantages of hotswap over non-hotswap. And yes millmaxed is a thing, but then we will getting back to point 1 and 2, also switch compatibility is not that good.
In addition, I think lubing is the only skill worth learning when u join this hobby for everyone, from newbie to hobbyist. Cheaper tools, no electricity danger so no harm at all (unless you want to eat lube lol), no long-term consequences if u doing bad (just clean the overlubed switches). Soldering should be learned only when u really love the process to build the keyboard from scratch. For me, the building steps are just waste of time honestly, the thing I enjoy is the typing experience and keyboard itself. So yeah I just spend some bucks and let the pro do their job while I enjoy their product.
2. learning soldering is as easy as cooking with a recipe it doesn't need to look as good as in the recipe it only needs to taste good (or in the our case work and make a connection between the switch pin and pcb)
3. solder joints don't need to look nice all it has to do is work and learning this takes only a 3min tutorial from YT. And if you follow the 3s rule (1s solder iron on the switchpin and pcb 1s adding solder 1s hold, take the iron away) you will get basically a perfect joint without risking anything unless you somehow magically **** it up by placing the iron on a anything other than the pin and for longer than 20s
4. the only annoying part is desoldering switches if you dont have practice or a desolder gun and most ppl probably dont change the switches as much as you might do.
5. better ask for professional to solder in millmax socket to make the solder pcb hs instead of just desoldering switches or soldering them in.
Edit. I only use a 30$ solder kit from amazon and form my experience I never had any issues whatsoever with it since I started soldering. Yes I even use this cheap a$$ kit to solder on my Higher end boards like Mr. Suit, Vega or Space 80 and yes I order if possible always an extra hs pcb but the lack of a hs option was never a reason for me at least to miss out on a board since I can always millmax it
Post by: crzone on Tue, 22 February 2022, 03:07:22
I plan to add 0305 Milmax sockets to a Space80 PCB, but I really do not look forward to the experience, not to mention that each single (and you need two) 0305 Milmax is 5 Euro-cents more expensive than a Kailh hotswap socket.
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Tue, 22 February 2022, 10:26:39
As already mentioned, Milmax sockets are expensive and hard to install. Now why does it have to be one or the other? Can't the GB have both hot-swap and solder PCBs?who are you reffering to? most likely not botty since he is only telling us that learning soldering isnt hard and that there is always a option to millmax it and therefore making the decision to miss out on GB's because they dont offer HS a bad one
I plan to add 0305 Milmax sockets to a Space80 PCB, but I really do not look forward to the experience, not to mention that each single (and you need two) 0305 Milmax is 5 Euro-cents more expensive than a Kailh hotswap socket.
Post by: Yella Fella on Tue, 22 February 2022, 11:05:44
5. Translucent PCB (possibility for hotswap option) - anyone wants hotswap?
Yesssssss!
Post by: crzone on Tue, 22 February 2022, 14:44:30
I have several Kailh hot-swap KBs, sadly only one with 5 pin support. Just saying that after soldering several boards, Milmaxing a Space65 R2 board and making preparations to Milmax a Space80 board I really wish GBs would come with a hot-swap option as it is both cheaper and easier to install, not to mention that the switches are left intact and can be reused. If you want big Enter or some split bottom row that either requires rotated sockets or a solder PCB, sure, go for the solder PCB. All I am asking is to leave the hot-swap PCB option open.As already mentioned, Milmax sockets are expensive and hard to install. Now why does it have to be one or the other? Can't the GB have both hot-swap and solder PCBs?who are you reffering to? most likely not botty since he is only telling us that learning soldering isnt hard and that there is always a option to millmax it and therefore making the decision to miss out on GB's because they dont offer HS a bad one
I plan to add 0305 Milmax sockets to a Space80 PCB, but I really do not look forward to the experience, not to mention that each single (and you need two) 0305 Milmax is 5 Euro-cents more expensive than a Kailh hotswap socket.
Post by: b-ko on Wed, 23 February 2022, 14:43:06
Post by: DeMechanica on Wed, 23 February 2022, 14:58:24
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Post by: mr_foggy on Wed, 23 February 2022, 16:37:36
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Post by: Botty212 on Thu, 24 February 2022, 06:25:05
Noone said that HS shouldn't be offered. I only said that it is stupid to miss out on GB's because they dont offer HS as a option.I have several Kailh hot-swap KBs, sadly only one with 5 pin support. Just saying that after soldering several boards, Milmaxing a Space65 R2 board and making preparations to Milmax a Space80 board I really wish GBs would come with a hot-swap option as it is both cheaper and easier to install, not to mention that the switches are left intact and can be reused. If you want big Enter or some split bottom row that either requires rotated sockets or a solder PCB, sure, go for the solder PCB. All I am asking is to leave the hot-swap PCB option open.As already mentioned, Milmax sockets are expensive and hard to install. Now why does it have to be one or the other? Can't the GB have both hot-swap and solder PCBs?who are you reffering to? most likely not botty since he is only telling us that learning soldering isnt hard and that there is always a option to millmax it and therefore making the decision to miss out on GB's because they dont offer HS a bad one
I plan to add 0305 Milmax sockets to a Space80 PCB, but I really do not look forward to the experience, not to mention that each single (and you need two) 0305 Milmax is 5 Euro-cents more expensive than a Kailh hotswap socket.
Post by: malignant narcissism on Thu, 24 February 2022, 10:35:46
I'm just excited to be here. Can't wait for round 3!
Post by: ImaSpacePotato on Fri, 25 February 2022, 00:27:48
Well, my piece of feedback is going to be:
Please bring back the E-Yellow.
The prior runs looked absolutely stunning in that colorway, and it's a shame to see it not returning.
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Fri, 25 February 2022, 06:43:18
Looking through the Discord, it looks like E-yellow wasn't an option for the China GB.Then wait for a extremly unlikely R4 or get R2 aftermarket since this is probably the last run of this board
Well, my piece of feedback is going to be:
Please bring back the E-Yellow.
The prior runs looked absolutely stunning in that colorway, and it's a shame to see it not returning.
Post by: F_9152 on Fri, 25 February 2022, 09:02:21
Post by: TheReilOatmeil on Sat, 26 February 2022, 16:11:54
i missed out on r1 and i missed r2 by a day so i def will be grabbing one this time around!
Post by: NutellaCrepe on Sun, 27 February 2022, 13:46:14
I regret missing the R2. Would love a hotswap in Soya colorway with an extra soldered PCB + plate on the side. Any chance the soldered PCB will have contacts for adding LEDs like the old one?
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Post by: 7Pettay7 on Wed, 09 March 2022, 22:14:57
Definitely interested in the hotswap PCB too!
Post by: eightbitraptor on Thu, 10 March 2022, 17:00:00
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Post by: Jefff on Thu, 10 March 2022, 21:25:03
Post by: FitLabb on Mon, 14 March 2022, 19:46:53
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Tue, 15 March 2022, 11:57:14
Is there a date for this GB yet? Got into the hobby too late to get either of the previous rounds and super excited to be a part of R3!soldering takes like 2s per switch and you dont have time for that? Better dont join GBs then
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
Edit.
meant 2s per switch pin
Post by: jiminojimi on Tue, 15 March 2022, 16:47:00
Is there a date for this GB yet? Got into the hobby too late to get either of the previous rounds and super excited to be a part of R3!soldering takes like 2s per switch and you dont have time for that? Better dont join GBs then
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
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meant 2s per switch pin
That's a big understatement. How much time does it take to completely finish soldering a board?
You need to prep, clear the desk, set up the board, solder it, then test each switch then put the whole thing together again, pack up all equipment. Thats assuming it's all working, if it doesn't work you're desoldering.
With hotswap, the preping is halved. You don't need to get out the soldering tools.
You're probably going to say ... yeah I have my soldering tools ready so I don't need to prep.
That's cool. But there are people with families, dogs, cats, kids ... and you wouldn't want soldering tools lying around.
... hence Hotswap.
Post by: mr_foggy on Tue, 15 March 2022, 17:06:45
Is there a date for this GB yet? Got into the hobby too late to get either of the previous rounds and super excited to be a part of R3!soldering takes like 2s per switch and you dont have time for that? Better dont join GBs then
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
Edit.
meant 2s per switch pin
or you can stop moaning about things that have no influence on you. dude is ok with hotswap and hotswap is being offered, what even is your problem?
Post by: jiminojimi on Tue, 15 March 2022, 19:18:41
Is there a date for this GB yet? Got into the hobby too late to get either of the previous rounds and super excited to be a part of R3!soldering takes like 2s per switch and you dont have time for that? Better dont join GBs then
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
Edit.
meant 2s per switch pin
or you can stop moaning about things that have no influence on you. dude is ok with hotswap and hotswap is being offered, what even is your problem?
Yeah it's like the conservatives that claim gay marriage affects their straight marriage, or vegetarians that want Mcdonalds to offer vegetarian food even though they'll never show up to Mcdonalds.
If they offer hotswap, why stop it when it doesn't affect those that don't want hotswap?
Post by: Oni74 on Wed, 16 March 2022, 01:25:23
Is there a date for this GB yet? Got into the hobby too late to get either of the previous rounds and super excited to be a part of R3!soldering takes like 2s per switch and you dont have time for that? Better dont join GBs then
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
Edit.
meant 2s per switch pin
I don't understand your attempt at shaming those who don't want to wield a soldering iron like a trained Jedi with a light saber. The hobby is about keyboards, not a soldering club. Pick your flavor of pcb and let others do the same. Let's enjoy the keyboard, not the headache inducing smell of lead in the air yeah?
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Post by: whyjay03 on Wed, 16 March 2022, 02:54:47
hope the GB is coming soon.
another vote for hotswap!
think the design is fine with screws as well.
Post by: Botty212 on Wed, 16 March 2022, 04:07:51
I agree with your point that repping takes some time (5-10 minutes).Is there a date for this GB yet? Got into the hobby too late to get either of the previous rounds and super excited to be a part of R3!soldering takes like 2s per switch and you dont have time for that? Better dont join GBs then
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
Edit.
meant 2s per switch pin
That's a big understatement. How much time does it take to completely finish soldering a board?
You need to prep, clear the desk, set up the board, solder it, then test each switch then put the whole thing together again, pack up all equipment. Thats assuming it's all working, if it doesn't work you're desoldering.
With hotswap, the preping is halved. You don't need to get out the soldering tools.
You're probably going to say ... yeah I have my soldering tools ready so I don't need to prep.
That's cool. But there are people with families, dogs, cats, kids ... and you wouldn't want soldering tools lying around.
... hence Hotswap.
As for soldering a board it takes around 20-30 minutes in average for a tkl, at least for me. Yes I take into consideration that some switches may be defect and need desoldering.
add in 2-5 minutes for desoldering and you have build it completely. So depending on the situation it can take from 27-45minutes.
while building a hotswap board may not take 5-10 minutes for prepping youd still need to take apart the board, put in the switches, hope not to bend pins, which would result in straighening the pin with tweezers and put the board together.
resulting in around 20 minutes of build time.
thats why I said that what I said. since it only save you like half an hour
Post by: Botty212 on Wed, 16 March 2022, 04:10:52
soldering take like 45minutes while hs take around 20 minutes. I assumed that if someone is too bussy to take like 30min more for a build he wont be able to wait several months for a board which lead to me telling him not to join GB'sIs there a date for this GB yet? Got into the hobby too late to get either of the previous rounds and super excited to be a part of R3!soldering takes like 2s per switch and you dont have time for that? Better dont join GBs then
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
Edit.
meant 2s per switch pin
or you can stop moaning about things that have no influence on you. dude is ok with hotswap and hotswap is being offered, what even is your problem?
Post by: Botty212 on Wed, 16 March 2022, 04:16:08
first of all what tf are are saying in the first halfIs there a date for this GB yet? Got into the hobby too late to get either of the previous rounds and super excited to be a part of R3!soldering takes like 2s per switch and you dont have time for that? Better dont join GBs then
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
Edit.
meant 2s per switch pin
or you can stop moaning about things that have no influence on you. dude is ok with hotswap and hotswap is being offered, what even is your problem?
Yeah it's like the conservatives that claim gay marriage affects their straight marriage, or vegetarians that want Mcdonalds to offer vegetarian food even though they'll never show up to Mcdonalds.
If they offer hotswap, why stop it when it doesn't affect those that don't want hotswap?
second I am not trying to prevent him from getting hs. I am recommending him not to join GB's since he seems to be to bussy to take 30 minutes more for a solder board, compared to a hs one.
Which lead to me thinking that he is a impatient person and to me saying what I said.
Post by: Botty212 on Wed, 16 March 2022, 04:25:48
you will never get my "attempt" to shame him for going the hs route, since it never was my intention to do so and soldering doesnt need some jedi like power to do so.Is there a date for this GB yet? Got into the hobby too late to get either of the previous rounds and super excited to be a part of R3!soldering takes like 2s per switch and you dont have time for that? Better dont join GBs then
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
Edit.
meant 2s per switch pin
I don't understand your attempt at shaming those who don't want to wield a soldering iron like a trained Jedi with a light saber. The hobby is about keyboards, not a soldering club. Pick your flavor of pcb and let others do the same. Let's enjoy the keyboard, not the headache inducing smell of lead in the air yeah?
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building a solder board only takes like 20-30 minutes more compared to hs.
Since he said that he has a lot of solder boards laying around unbuild, I assumed that he is a very imaptient person, which lead to me telling him not to join GB's since they always tend to take longer than what the manufacturer/brand estimates.
I assumed stuff based on his information and tried to prevent him from getting stressed/annoyed by delays which comes with GB's.
I admit that I should have chosen my words better to prevent confusion and maybe explained why I said what I said.
Post by: richie1788 on Wed, 16 March 2022, 10:21:58
I just received my Space80 Apollo and its the first board I ever had to solder and I realized I suck at it. I'm trying to make each one clean and perfect, took me way too long. But I am over the moon happy with it. ;D
I thought I was going to call it quits after the Space80 Apollo, but you're pulling me back in with the Space65 R3. Can't wait to be broke again.
Post by: FitLabb on Wed, 16 March 2022, 10:45:36
you will never get my "attempt" to shame him for going the hs route, since it never was my intention to do so and soldering doesnt need some jedi like power to do so.Is there a date for this GB yet? Got into the hobby too late to get either of the previous rounds and super excited to be a part of R3!soldering takes like 2s per switch and you dont have time for that? Better dont join GBs then
I also cast a vote for a hotswap pcb as it’s just much more practical for me due to having very little time to do things like soldering a board (any solderable boards I have remain unbuilt for that main reason).
Edit.
meant 2s per switch pin
I don't understand your attempt at shaming those who don't want to wield a soldering iron like a trained Jedi with a light saber. The hobby is about keyboards, not a soldering club. Pick your flavor of pcb and let others do the same. Let's enjoy the keyboard, not the headache inducing smell of lead in the air yeah?
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building a solder board only takes like 20-30 minutes more compared to hs.
Since he said that he has a lot of solder boards laying around unbuild, I assumed that he is a very imaptient person, which lead to me telling him not to join GB's since they always tend to take longer than what the manufacturer/brand estimates.
I assumed stuff based on his information and tried to prevent him from getting stressed/annoyed by delays which comes with GB's.
I admit that I should have chosen my words better to prevent confusion and maybe explained why I said what I said.
I never expected sharing my desire to buy a hotswap board to become such a topic of discussion. Haha!
So I just got into the custom keyboard hobby this past summer, & some of the boards I really wanted (& bought) are solder-only, so I opted to buy them knowing that. To date, I have never soldered anything, though I’m confident that I can & will learn to be proficient at it once I get started, as I understand it’s not particularly difficult once you get the hang of it. I even bought a couple cheap macro pads to use as practice for soldering, but it’s been something I’ve been putting off doing since I don’t often have the time to spend doing it. I have 2 kids (7 & 10), a dog that needs to get walked, a couple large aquariums, many hobbies that I don’t always have time for, & most importantly I’m the founder of an online business & a full time content creator that’s loosely associated with my business (plus needing to make time to workout daily). So time is often a rare commodity for me, but when I am able to make the time to build a keyboard, it’s something I greatly enjoy and find very relaxing (and I am a very patient person, as this hobby certainly requires that on many levels).
I didn’t expect to have to explain the reasons behind why I personally don’t have the desire (or time) to solder pcb’s right now, but I hope that will change sometime soon since it’s a skill I want to learn & think I may actually come to enjoy doing it once I get started. But until then, if buying a hotswap board is an option, I greatly prefer to go that route since it’s just faster and easier for me, and allows me to change out the switches down the road as I see fit.
One of the great things about this hobby is how much it’s based around personal preference, and this is simply my preference at this point in time for reasons that are meaningful & valid to me. If I was proficient at soldering (which I currently am not), saving that 30-40 minutes by having a hotswap board would still make a difference for me right now, as I work 12+ hours a day as a small business owner & father. I don’t expect others to understand or appreciate that point if they’re not in a similar situation, but at least respect that others have different situations & preferences than you do as we are all different, which is part of what makes the world & this hobby more interesting.
Either way, thanks for sharing your perspective here & I wish you all the best, & hope you’re enjoying the keyboard hobby as much as I am! :thumb:
Post by: FitLabb on Wed, 16 March 2022, 10:49:46
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Wed, 16 March 2022, 12:33:22
Now back to my original question of is there a tentative expected date for when this GB will begin??? Just want to make sure I don’t miss the chance to buy it this time. Thanks in advance to anyone who knows and answers!its best to join the mentioned discord server. You might take a few hours or minuted to get the hang out of it if you have no experience with the application but its basically a tool we use to communicate with each other and maybe get updates from the designer himself.
if you decide to join the server its best to assume that your question probably already has been asked several times and should maybe do a little research on the server before asking stuff. Most info can be found using the search tool (search for keywords) or looking through several chanels.
If you log in every now and then you most likely wont miss the news. I recommend checking in everyday and look at the news chanel of the server to see if there is any updates, to be on the save side.
Be nice and people will return the kindness/will help you and if something comes of as rude they most likely dont mean it and may be a result of their bad choose of words. There are rarely any people here with bad intentions it's just a combination of misinterpretation of people intention and them not beeing able to write out what they try to convey
Again I recommend you checking out the discord linked in the post and good luck with your business
Post by: FitLabb on Wed, 16 March 2022, 13:42:23
Now back to my original question of is there a tentative expected date for when this GB will begin??? Just want to make sure I don’t miss the chance to buy it this time. Thanks in advance to anyone who knows and answers!its best to join the mentioned discord server. You might take a few hours or minuted to get the hang out of it if you have no experience with the application but its basically a tool we use to communicate with each other and maybe get updates from the designer himself.
if you decide to join the server its best to assume that your question probably already has been asked several times and should maybe do a little research on the server before asking stuff. Most info can be found using the search tool (search for keywords) or looking through several chanels.
If you log in every now and then you most likely wont miss the news. I recommend checking in everyday and look at the news chanel of the server to see if there is any updates, to be on the save side.
Be nice and people will return the kindness/will help you and if something comes of as rude they most likely dont mean it and may be a result of their bad choose of words. There are rarely any people here with bad intentions it's just a combination of misinterpretation of people intention and them not beeing able to write out what they try to convey
Again I recommend you checking out the discord linked in the post and good luck with your business
Thank you very much for your kind response. I actually joined Discord recently (couple months ago) and have been enjoying it as I’ve found it to be a community full of generally friendly people who are helpful & share common interests. I just found their Discord server and joined and will be looking thru it later today.
And I agree about the being kind to others, as I don’t have a mean bone in my body. Nothing good ever comes from being rude or obnoxious to people, so why ever act that way?
Anyway, thanks again for the helpful tip & well wishes, and hope to see you in the Discord chat. I have the same name in there. Have a great day!
Post by: thegnu on Fri, 18 March 2022, 11:50:04
+1 hotswap
I'm fine with screwless, but not if it will require peeling the feet off to open the board.
Post by: Rilow on Fri, 18 March 2022, 13:13:30
Have R2 but all LED's died - hope this issue is fixed in R3.
Post by: Reptar on Fri, 18 March 2022, 18:58:19
Post by: iliketimex on Wed, 23 March 2022, 09:31:35
As far as the interest check goes, are there additional color options? Not a lot of info in the 1st post.
Post by: SpeedRcrX on Wed, 23 March 2022, 09:40:38
Post by: SpeedRcrX on Wed, 23 March 2022, 09:40:38
Post by: suruq on Wed, 23 March 2022, 11:21:43
I will definitely grab one :)
Post by: iliketimex on Wed, 23 March 2022, 13:09:24
PCB r3 won’t be compatible with an R2 case. They have completely redesign the interior. It’s not a top mount anymore but a gasket mount with a daughter board
Thanks for the info. I must've seen an early post on instagram where it was compatible with R2.
Post by: CONIN on Wed, 23 March 2022, 18:58:47
Post by: Botty212 on Thu, 24 March 2022, 02:16:07
Hope there's finally an all black version (matte) available this time.nope there isnt an all black
Post by: iliketimex on Fri, 25 March 2022, 11:16:46
Hope there's finally an all black version (matte) available this time.nope there isnt an all black
Wasn't R2's "terminal" color scheme essentially all black? One might have to get a few parts added on, but pretty sure an all-black scheme could have been made in R2. I have both a rear badge and LED badge in black ano for my Robocop board.
Post by: max.clacks on Fri, 25 March 2022, 11:52:02
Hope there's finally an all black version (matte) available this time.nope there isnt an all black
Wasn't R2's "terminal" color scheme essentially all black? One might have to get a few parts added on, but pretty sure an all-black scheme could have been made in R2. I have both a rear badge and LED badge in black ano for my Robocop board.
Looking at the thread for the Cybervoyager, the closest would be the black gold colorway and then change the LED badge and the Aluminum Badge both to black. This would have only added $30 to the total. So definitely configurable for all black, and I wouldn't doubt if it was possible for R3.
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Fri, 25 March 2022, 15:27:51
judging from my secret intel (graystudios discord) there arent gonna be an all black so good luck getting one good luckHope there's finally an all black version (matte) available this time.nope there isnt an all black
Wasn't R2's "terminal" color scheme essentially all black? One might have to get a few parts added on, but pretty sure an all-black scheme could have been made in R2. I have both a rear badge and LED badge in black ano for my Robocop board.
Looking at the thread for the Cybervoyager, the closest would be the black gold colorway and then change the LED badge and the Aluminum Badge both to black. This would have only added $30 to the total. So definitely configurable for all black, and I wouldn't doubt if it was possible for R3.
Edit
yes you can buy a black name plate but the midpiece of Black colourway is dark blue/navy and there is no mid piece beeing offered as add ons/extras and there isnt any colour option available that have a black midpiece.
The closest you can get to an all black is getting black upper and lower case from the "shadow" colour and add a name plate while getting a second space65 R3 to swap in a grey midpiece.
For the people that are wondering where I get my info. Its graystdios Discord server. highly recommend checking that server out if you want to stay up to date. Since the colour options beeing offered and the limited customizability of R3 has already been shared there
Post by: nvh2092 on Fri, 25 March 2022, 17:27:08
Post by: slywolfz on Sat, 26 March 2022, 15:48:43
Post by: ylothar on Sun, 27 March 2022, 04:23:02
Really hoping for iso hotswap, especially on such a well known board, but I assume this will be another fixed ANSI layout
+1 :thumb:
Post by: SpeedRcrX on Sun, 27 March 2022, 05:10:41
If you want hotswap iso you’ll have to millmax the soldered pcb.
Post by: Akele on Sun, 27 March 2022, 11:19:20
I would love to see a bluetooth PCB that would be compatible with R2 :)
+1 for Bluetooth.
Post by: glibber on Sun, 27 March 2022, 11:56:35
Really hoping for iso hotswap, especially on such a well known board, but I assume this will be another fixed ANSI layout
+1
I'd prefer to have a solderable PCB, or at least have hotswap just be an option. Would be great if there was any ISO support at all.
Post by: ylothar on Sun, 27 March 2022, 12:58:17
Really hoping for iso hotswap, especially on such a well known board, but I assume this will be another fixed ANSI layout
+1
I'd prefer to have a solderable PCB, or at least have hotswap just be an option. Would be great if there was any ISO support at all.
+1 :thumb:
Post by: MentalistPTS on Mon, 28 March 2022, 17:00:18
Post by: Jho on Mon, 28 March 2022, 17:05:50
Am I too late for this IC ?Nope, the group buy has not started yet. There is no certain date yet, but it is thought (at least from what I've seen in the graystudio discord) the group buy might start in the first or second week of April.
Post by: Psyquack on Tue, 29 March 2022, 13:33:01
They just announced this morning via Discord that the group buy will start on April 4th and end on April 18th.Am I too late for this IC ?Nope, the group buy has not started yet. There is no certain date yet, but it is thought (at least from what I've seen in the graystudio discord) the group buy might start in the first or second week of April.
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Post by: cheswick on Tue, 29 March 2022, 14:08:21
Post by: VaporKeebs on Thu, 31 March 2022, 04:48:14
They just announced this morning via Discord that the group buy will start on April 4th and end on April 18th.
LETS GO! I get paid on April 1st and get 3 paychecks this month. Hot damn! Space65 Robocop is as good as mine and will be an amazing home for GMK Analog Dream Digital Nightmare.
Post by: romadee on Sat, 02 April 2022, 08:53:08
Post by: djpratvg on Sun, 03 April 2022, 07:03:57
whole else happy to see a r3 happen?
Who could not be happy to see again this beauty?
Post by: RomtempWauter on Fri, 08 April 2022, 22:50:41
Post by: unwashed_heathen on Sat, 09 April 2022, 00:08:29
Is the design final? would prefer it to not have fake screw design on the under side also.
Absolutely final - GB started a couple days ago lol.
Post by: diazel on Tue, 12 April 2022, 23:29:49
Post by: khraxion on Wed, 13 April 2022, 01:42:38
Anyone know why the Space65 r3 is on sale? I feel like the first time I looked it was the full $459 for Soya but now it's $405. Is the GB not going well? Anyone have any detail? I was on the verge of buying the Soya version but then I thought I'd pose the question before I pull the trigger.
It's the price for the whole duration of the GB. The not-on-sale price is for the extras (or at least that's how it was with their previous boards).
Post by: Botty212 on Wed, 13 April 2022, 01:57:28
Anyone know why the Space65 r3 is on sale? I feel like the first time I looked it was the full $459 for Soya but now it's $405. Is the GB not going well? Anyone have any detail? I was on the verge of buying the Soya version but then I thought I'd pose the question before I pull the trigger.459$ will most likely be the extras/instock price while the 405$ is the discounted GB price.
thats how GBs work, you get a discount from the instock price because you funded the project.
Post by: diazel on Wed, 13 April 2022, 04:56:29
Anyone know why the Space65 r3 is on sale? I feel like the first time I looked it was the full $459 for Soya but now it's $405. Is the GB not going well? Anyone have any detail? I was on the verge of buying the Soya version but then I thought I'd pose the question before I pull the trigger.
It's the price for the whole duration of the GB. The not-on-sale price is for the extras (or at least that's how it was with their previous boards).
huh...then my memory is the issue here, not the GB. Very glad to know! order incoming... :thumb:
Post by: EffectMoon on Tue, 21 June 2022, 18:40:25
Post by: hzh0525 on Thu, 30 March 2023, 10:52:38
Post by: dvllpxe on Thu, 30 March 2023, 11:50:25
So hot! Any R4 in future?
god i hope so
Post by: Jefff on Tue, 04 April 2023, 01:14:29