[GB]EXENT - 65% made by TARO (In production)

[rmendis]

Just been looking at all the photos from people receiving GMK Terminal. Can't wait to see it on someone's black EXENT!

That's my plan!  With green LEDs.

Same! You have good taste.

[Marvellion]

That's gonna look great. I went for Silver to be paired with Ashen. Going for this look:http://i.imgur.com/q6Iwna2.png

Funny you should link that pic: I'm probably going to put Oblivion on my Exent. At least to see what it looks like. I have GMK though.

The set I'm planning to use full time is Nantucket, but I'm not sure how it's going to look on this board. Time will tell.

Honestly I think the exent screams SA profile. I adore cherry profile, but I don't think it makes any sense on this keyboard. We'll see though.

Ashen and oblivion are pretty close, just ashen isn't 8 million dollars and I'm currently typing on it right now as opposed to waiting for it until early 2030.

I was thinking of going with blue pulse on black, too, but SA is so wobbly.  Any switches where this is less noticeable?  I tried on my Gaterons and it was not the best typing experience for me.

I heard Panda's have nearly no wobble, you might want to check it out.

[Data]

That's gonna look great. I went for Silver to be paired with Ashen. Going for this look:http://i.imgur.com/q6Iwna2.png

Funny you should link that pic: I'm probably going to put Oblivion on my Exent. At least to see what it looks like. I have GMK though.

The set I'm planning to use full time is Nantucket, but I'm not sure how it's going to look on this board. Time will tell.

Honestly I think the exent screams SA profile. I adore cherry profile, but I don't think it makes any sense on this keyboard. We'll see though.

Ashen and oblivion are pretty close, just ashen isn't 8 million dollars and I'm currently typing on it right now as opposed to waiting for it until early 2030.

I was thinking of going with blue pulse on black, too, but SA is so wobbly.  Any switches where this is less noticeable?  I tried on my Gaterons and it was not the best typing experience for me.

I'd probably try a black or red; less moving parts?
Definitely not zealios. that **** wobbles like a bowling pin.

Zealios own the feelios.

[dubious]

wobble has a minimal effect on typing experience IMHO..
SA/hi-pro caps will make this more noticeable
zealios do make the feelios and R4+ has improved on the wobbling

[sachin3767]

any thoughts on MT3 profile for this board? i know they don't exist out in the wild as yet, but there are similarities to SA profile.

I didn't know that zealios wobble a lot with SA?

[dubious]

any thoughts on MT3 profile for this board? i know they don't exist out in the wild as yet, but there are similarities to SA profile.

I didn't know that zealios wobble a lot with SA?

high keycaps will exaggerate wobble on any switch.

[six_chains]

wobble has a minimal effect on typing experience IMHO..
SA/hi-pro caps will make this more noticeable
zealios do make the feelios and R4+ has improved on the wobbling

I'm doing a mixed zealios build on my extent actually, but they've been sitting in a box for months. can't wait to try them out though!

[Tally810]

any thoughts on MT3 profile for this board? i know they don't exist out in the wild as yet, but there are similarities to SA profile.

I didn't know that zealios wobble a lot with SA?

I have a board with zealios and honestly the wobble does not affect me at all.  The only time I notice it is when I rest my fingers on the keys and move them on purpose.  To me they are perfectly fine.

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[stand.geek]

Anyone know if the PCB is holtite compatible for switch and LED?

[sachin3767]

any thoughts on MT3 profile for this board? i know they don't exist out in the wild as yet, but there are similarities to SA profile.

I didn't know that zealios wobble a lot with SA?

I have a board with zealios and honestly the wobble does not affect me at all.  The only time I notice it is when I rest my fingers on the keys and move them on purpose.  To me they are perfectly fine.

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I have zealios as well but only use DSA caps at the moment. I have never noticed any wobble so this comment is reassuring.

[sachin3767]

Anyone know if the PCB is holtite compatible for switch and LED?

This has been asked a few times and I don't think anyone knows the answer yet.
I can only guess the PCBs haven't been manufactured.

[Cerasis]

Anyone know if the PCB is holtite compatible for switch and LED?

This has been asked a few times and I don't think anyone knows the answer yet.
I can only guess the PCBs haven't been manufactured.

I want to know this as well.
I grabbed some from KBDfans sometime ago and was thinking about reserving them for this build.

[Pwner]

For the cost of holtites, I found it to be easier just to add an extra plate and PCB to my order.  )

[stand.geek]

For the cost of holtites, I found it to be easier just to add an extra plate and PCB to my order.  )

LOL that's make sense!
never thought that  )

[Cerasis]

For the cost of holtites, I found it to be easier just to add an extra plate and PCB to my order.  )

Never had that thought,

but it'd run me $90 since i bought brass lol

[demorior]

Any updates? Are you still expecting these to ship out later this month?

[zurikade]

And is there any way to ensure International Tracking? I've been waiting on some Artisan caps sent through DHL for about two months, and am sad to think it'll be the same boat for my Exent.

[Vigrith]

And is there any way to ensure International Tracking? I've been waiting on some Artisan caps sent through DHL for about two months, and am sad to think it'll be the same boat for my Exent.

I don't think it's even remotely possible for something of this value/volume to be sent (especially internationally) without tracking and insurance.

[zurikade]

And is there any way to ensure International Tracking? I've been waiting on some Artisan caps sent through DHL for about two months, and am sad to think it'll be the same boat for my Exent.

I don't think it's even remotely possible for something of this value/volume to be sent (especially internationally) without tracking and insurance.

Yeah I would imagine so too, just trying to make sure that's all. My issue wasn't so much with the tracking but if it's done through DHL the information seems to stop as soon as it leaves the country of origin. In Canada I never get updated tracking info from DHL when it's in the country, it's always just a waiting game.

[MaNiFeX]

And is there any way to ensure International Tracking? I've been waiting on some Artisan caps sent through DHL for about two months, and am sad to think it'll be the same boat for my Exent.

I don't think it's even remotely possible for something of this value/volume to be sent (especially internationally) without tracking and insurance.

You'd be surprised.  International shipping is like international bank wires.  You just hope it makes it.

[Vigrith]

You'd be surprised.  International shipping is like international bank wires.  You just hope it makes it.

Never had a problem with tracking, I've only had one thing get lost in post so far (out of probably thousands) and it was untracked (and within the EU). I just don't think we'd be charged $40-60 for untracked shipping but maybe.

[ggZyg]

the order form is open, can i still buy a kit?

[iamtootallforthis]

the order form is open, can i still buy a kit?

No.

[muni_chang]

As promised, here are some of the photos that I snapped from the factory this morning.

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Looking good and can they finish on time?

[Helldrop]

Is this still expected to be shipped out at the end of this month?

[Marvellion]

Any update on the shipping guys? Any kind of estimation would be really nice as its summer and it would suck to be away when it arrives.

[PancakeMSTR]

Any update on the shipping guys? Any kind of estimation would be really nice as its summer and it would suck to be away when it arrives.

Given that this has now been asked a number of times and not responded to, I'd also like to know how things are going?

[Vigrith]

Silent judgement.

[eddible]

Now that my Godspeed caps are in the post I'm suddenly very eager to get this board! Hope GMK don't delay the premium kit too much...

[demorior]

it's been over 16 weeks. any estimates on when shipping will begin?

[PancakeMSTR]

Seriously  juahenza where are you.

[Cerasis]

Waiting for an update as well.

edit: if there's an update on the keyset as well it'd be appreciated.

[Pwner]

Now that my Godspeed caps are in the post I'm suddenly very eager to get this board! Hope GMK don't delay the premium kit too much...

It was said in the last few pages that the GMK kit would be ready in August, so we'll be waiting until then at least until ours ship.

[merutz]

August? 

[eddible]

Now that my Godspeed caps are in the post I'm suddenly very eager to get this board! Hope GMK don't delay the premium kit too much...

It was said in the last few pages that the GMK kit would be ready in August, so we'll be waiting until then at least until ours ship.

Yeah I saw that. Just not delayed beyond August! I can handle another month or so.

[Pwner]

Now that my Godspeed caps are in the post I'm suddenly very eager to get this board! Hope GMK don't delay the premium kit too much...

It was said in the last few pages that the GMK kit would be ready in August, so we'll be waiting until then at least until ours ship.

Yeah I saw that. Just not delayed beyond August! I can handle another month or so.

I hear that!  Last few parts I need are on their way, I'm ready to build.

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[Data]

juahenza plz

[RocketGruntJake]

I imagine we are very close to done by now. Will boards ship for people who didn't order the GMK set once they complete production?

[PancakeMSTR]

So are we at this point

1) Nervous
2) Extremely Nervous
3) Completely hopeless
4) All of the above

[Saiph]

So are we at this point

1) Nervous
2) Extremely Nervous
3) Completely hopeless
4) All of the above

I'm personally not really nervous at all. It sucks that he isn't communicating but I've been in a few GBs where the GB runner disappears for a few weeks and then shows back up with an update.

[Vigrith]

There were production photos of the actual keyboards posted, I don't think anyone has reasons to be nervous.

[dead_pixel_design]

So are we at this point

1) Nervous
2) Extremely Nervous
3) Completely hopeless
4) All of the above

Where is the option for "not even remotely nervous, because everything seems on track and not having this yet doesn't change my life in even the smallest way so I have nothing but patience however long it takes?" I'm actually typing this on a keyboard, so waiting for another one to ship, even if it takes longer than normal, isn't really hurting me at all

[MaNiFeX]

I'm actually typing this on a keyboard, so waiting for another one to ship, even if it takes longer than normal, isn't really hurting me at all

Speak for yourself!  Muh exent fibromyalgia is killin' me.   )

[Cerasis]

So are we at this point

1) Nervous
2) Extremely Nervous
3) Completely hopeless
4) All of the above

A bit nervous, but other than that i can probably wait.
I do want an update on how the keyset is going so the ones who brought premium kits have a timeline on when it will ship.

[Troif]

Be quiet. @juahenza is great at community. No worries if it is delayed a little. Running a new project is complicated, but nervous to have it on my hands asap!!!


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[juahenza]

Sorry for the lack of updates guys. We are having a long holiday here in Malaysia, been busy spending time with family.

As per last Thursday, the factory is still yet to start working on the bottoms. Things are much complicated that expected. It seems very likely that we can only start delivering in August. Treatments for the top housing is in progress, so color change is no longer possible. Machining for the stainless steel feet is almost done, they will then be sent for chemical polish and electro nickel plating.

As for those who missed the GB, extras will be available for sale later. We have incurred a huge MOQ to keep such premium kit such low price, only a little more than 50% is fulfilled if I remember correctly. Just send me a pm here if you have any questions. Cheers. 

[eddible]

Thanks for the update. Have you heard much from GMK about the keyset?

[Cerasis]

This should calm some nervousness. Thanks a lot for the update

I guess all my build parts are still in order, as i'm still waiting for my zeal stabs right around august. Time to build up hype for a new keeb.

[demorior]

probably selling my spot if anyone's interested. black kit. 8°. poly bottom. no keys.

[PancakeMSTR]

Thanks for the update Juahenza. Good luck getting everything all sorted and have fun with your holidays! Can't wait for the Exent.