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Offline trabbit

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[IC] THE50 - R2
« on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 02:50:11 »


Hey, guys. After R1 spots sale, there are some friends are still interested in getting a THE50. And I got some feedback from R1 users and I think I could do some improvements. So I decide to make another round of THE50.

1) I add a compatible layout which long spacebar is available on THE50 now.


2) I will make southpaw version this round, here are two render pics.



3) And enlightened by my friend who doesn't show up on GH I think, I will make HHKB version this round. Personally I couldn't use it, that's why I'm working on Dimple. But I think some of you guys may like it.



4) Due to the vendor issue, R1 got a barely OK solution of dual bottoms. I'm working on the redesign of THE50's bottom. And I have to apologize to one R1 user, I can't remember who, but I said to him I won't change the design of the plate and bottom if I open another round. I'm so sorry but I really have to.

5) R1's quality is not good, that's why I sell them for 120USD. But I really appreciate the R1 users didn't blame me for this. The R2 will have good quality this time. Here is a picture of THE60 I recently made. R2 will have this gray blue and purple color beside Black\Gray\Silver.



The Round 2 kit will include:
1) Aluminum upcase
2) Brass plate
3) Aluminum Bottom (to be confirmed)
4) Brass nameplate or weight (to be confirmed)
5) PCB

Time schedule: I will try my best to have them done before May. When done, FCFS. No reservation.
Price: Haven't finished the redesign and got quote from vendors yet but I think it definitely won't be more than 180USD excluding shipment and Paypal fee. 
Quantity: I will make total 100 kits. The detailed quantities of different colors are to be decided.


If you guys have any questions, feel free to comment and forgive me if I can't reply in time.

Special thanks to @TunnaTown who made THE50 a firmware in QMK configurator. The original is based on kbfirmware.
« Last Edit: Wed, 13 March 2019, 01:34:46 by trabbit »

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 03:04:24 »
I want!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 04:11:12 »
Looking good! have you got a render with a full space?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 04:32:14 »
lmao

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 05:00:53 »
Way to go Jacky!!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 05:08:48 »

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 05:29:31 »
I'm in for original split space layout. I just want a black one now. lol
I doubted this thing until I tried it. It is now my favorite board.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 06:21:08 »
Showing my interest!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 06:49:21 »
Interested. Would appreciate a centered USB port

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 07:37:51 »
That southpaw version is sweet!  I’m probably in for that

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 07:50:57 »
Definitely in for a blue grey southpaw!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:04:25 »
Edit: I'm an idiot and can't read. Deleted.
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:45:45 »
Is THE60 something already produced or is it something you're still going to come out with in the future?  I really like the look of it.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:48:40 »
What about a "winkeyless" layout, I haven't seen any 40% with it and I think it will be unique

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 08:55:35 »
WHY DO YOU DO THIS! First the Dimple and now this ... WHY?
You are going to ruin me ;)

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:03:59 »
Interested in a southpaw blue grey as well.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:13:12 »
Interested on the HHKB version

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #17 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:33:33 »
I'd like two please 😍

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #18 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:41:28 »
Interested in southpaw.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #19 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:45:32 »
Super interested in joining. I barely missed out on an R1 THE50 so I'm super invested in joining R2. A little off topic, but I'd be really interested in a THE60 keyboard as well.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #20 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 09:54:08 »
Oh yes. Very interested indeed! I think I would go for the southpaw

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:14:02 »
Want to trade R1 THE50 for an HHKB version pls. :))

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #22 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:38:01 »
Would 2.25,1.25,2.75 split space be an option? Or is the layout fixed?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #23 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:53:53 »
Interested in hhkb type.  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #24 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:55:45 »
hhkb with left numpad i like

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #25 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 10:58:15 »
Would 2.25,1.25,2.75 split space be an option? Or is the layout fixed?

The layout on R1 was fixed, so likely R2 will be too.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #26 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 11:05:53 »
Yes, yes, yes! I completely missed out on R1 of THE50 & have been kicking myself since the completed builds started showing up. Although now seeing you're gonna make a southpaw version & make it possible to use a long space bar, missing R1 may have been a blessing in disguise. I am definitely interested in a southpaw in the grey/blue color! Also as others have asked what is the status of the THE60s? Has the GB already come & gone for them? If not will there be a GB for them? As much as I like the THE50, the THE60 ticks some extra boxes with preferences & I would be very interested in one of them as well!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #27 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 11:51:24 »
If we can buy two, I am in for a grey blue southpaw and black non-southpaw.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #28 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 13:01:49 »
nice, I'm def interested.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #29 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 14:09:50 »
Hi, when I first saw this on Reddit, I commented that this is the only thing I'd leave my preference of 40% ortho for, because I love its style so much.
I'm a middle school teacher that probably shouldn't even be in this hobby seeing how expensive it is. I have been selling off everything until I am now down to one 40% ortho board with budget components. The first run being at around $120 would be the top of my small budget, but gave me hope for future runs. I am worried that anything approaching $180 will be more than I can afford. Would there be options such as a plateless/aluminum plate selection, or other ways of trimming the cost? I love this layout so much, especially now that there is a HHKB variant.

I fully understand why it's more expensive, I just wish there had been some way of being part of the first short run.

Probably my best bet is to see if anyone with a R1 board is thinking of replacing it with a R2 board, and seeing if I can buy their R1 edition off them? (I know it would not be HHKB layout, that's fine.)

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #30 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 14:13:50 »
Super interested in the South paw.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #31 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 15:22:02 »
Sign me up.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #32 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 15:29:58 »
I already told you I'm in for one, and now with the HHKB option I'm absolutely in.

Can't wait!
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #33 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 16:52:45 »
Will be buying a blue grey southpaw if I get the chance. 100 of these won't last long!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #34 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 17:53:53 »
Amazing Jacky, looking forward to THE65

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 19:15:09 »
Yes yes yes! Put me down for a left tenkey!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #36 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:35:27 »
Is THE60 something already produced or is it something you're still going to come out with in the future?  I really like the look of it.

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THE60 is in last phase of manufacturing, 50 spots are made. Will be on sales next week on my website: lazydesigners.cn. You can check the website for details. The case is 60% universal tray mounted case, including a case and PVD brass nameplate. The estimated price is 110 USD without shipment and PayPal fee.
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #37 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:36:46 »
Is THE60 something already produced or is it something you're still going to come out with in the future?  I really like the look of it.

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THE60 is in last phase of manufacturing, 50 spots are made. Will be on sales next week on my website: lazydesigners.cn. You can check the website for details. The case is 60% universal tray mounted case, including a case and PVD brass nameplate. The price is 110 USD without shipment and PayPal fee.

Website looks great, brother!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #38 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:41:27 »
WHY DO YOU DO THIS! First the Dimple and now this ... WHY?
You are going to ruin me ;)

I guess I'm the guy doing that tenderly. Those expensive ones won't. :p

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #39 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:44:18 »
Yes, yes, yes! I completely missed out on R1 of THE50 & have been kicking myself since the completed builds started showing up. Although now seeing you're gonna make a southpaw version & make it possible to use a long space bar, missing R1 may have been a blessing in disguise. I am definitely interested in a southpaw in the grey/blue color! Also as others have asked what is the status of the THE60s? Has the GB already come & gone for them? If not will there be a GB for them? As much as I like the THE50, the THE60 ticks some extra boxes with preferences & I would be very interested in one of them as well!

Thanks! And I replied about THE60s above. Pls refer to that.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #40 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 22:44:56 »
Amazing Jacky, looking forward to THE65

Thanks man!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #41 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 23:23:41 »
Hi, when I first saw this on Reddit, I commented that this is the only thing I'd leave my preference of 40% ortho for, because I love its style so much.
I'm a middle school teacher that probably shouldn't even be in this hobby seeing how expensive it is. I have been selling off everything until I am now down to one 40% ortho board with budget components. The first run being at around $120 would be the top of my small budget, but gave me hope for future runs. I am worried that anything approaching $180 will be more than I can afford. Would there be options such as a plateless/aluminum plate selection, or other ways of trimming the cost? I love this layout so much, especially now that there is a HHKB variant.

I fully understand why it's more expensive, I just wish there had been some way of being part of the first short run.

Probably my best bet is to see if anyone with a R1 board is thinking of replacing it with a R2 board, and seeing if I can buy their R1 edition off them? (I know it would not be HHKB layout, that's fine.)


I always think the customized keyboards should not be expensive, that's why I'm making budget kit. I always balance the design and the cost.
Due to my purpose of designing THE50, I will keep it this way. I'm sure I will make some more designs with lower cost and more affordable.
And I suggest you see more options such as sandwich case or acrylic case. I know a lot of guys made amazing 40% kits with these materials and if I am in US, I will definitely try these.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #42 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 23:25:02 »
I already told you I'm in for one, and now with the HHKB option I'm absolutely in.

Can't wait!

Thanks man!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #43 on: Fri, 01 March 2019, 23:26:13 »
Will be buying a blue grey southpaw if I get the chance. 100 of these won't last long!

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You guys are so supportive. I really appreciate that.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #44 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 00:27:17 »
Looks nice! Can't wait!
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #45 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 01:29:26 »
Love that more people will have a chance to grab a THE50! It's a great board. Fortunately for me my favourite layout option is still the original one that I have:)

Any chance extra R2 parts might be available separately? I know you're still considering your options still, but I'd grab a brass plate or weight or nameplate for my R1 if that's feasible!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #46 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 05:59:15 »
Will this allow 2.75 spacebar on the left and 2.25 on the right?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #47 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 07:01:49 »
Love that more people will have a chance to grab a THE50! It's a great board. Fortunately for me my favourite layout option is still the original one that I have:)

Any chance extra R2 parts might be available separately? I know you're still considering your options still, but I'd grab a brass plate or weight or nameplate for my R1 if that's feasible!

Really sorry about that man, I explained in the post. I changed the bottom and plate's design. I will open CAD file for R1 users to customize plate.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #48 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 07:08:48 »
Yes, yes, yes! I completely missed out on R1 of THE50 & have been kicking myself since the completed builds started showing up. Although now seeing you're gonna make a southpaw version & make it possible to use a long space bar, missing R1 may have been a blessing in disguise. I am definitely interested in a southpaw in the grey/blue color! Also as others have asked what is the status of the THE60s? Has the GB already come & gone for them? If not will there be a GB for them? As much as I like the THE50, the THE60 ticks some extra boxes with preferences & I would be very interested in one of them as well!

Thanks! And I replied about THE60s above. Pls refer to that.

Cool thanks for the heads up on the THE60s!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #49 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 10:51:48 »
Love that more people will have a chance to grab a THE50! It's a great board. Fortunately for me my favourite layout option is still the original one that I have:)

Any chance extra R2 parts might be available separately? I know you're still considering your options still, but I'd grab a brass plate or weight or nameplate for my R1 if that's feasible!

Really sorry about that man, I explained in the post. I changed the bottom and plate's design. I will open CAD file for R1 users to customize plate.

Oh, I read that part but somehow misinterpreted it! No worries!
But sure, CAD files for the R1 plate (and bottom plate?) would be nice to have.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #50 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 13:16:08 »
Definitely in for a grey blue board! It’s an ingenious layout.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #51 on: Sat, 02 March 2019, 23:51:09 »
Definitely in for a grey blue board! It’s an ingenious layout.


Thanks man
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« Reply #52 on: Sun, 03 March 2019, 02:09:24 »
I'm in for southpaw!
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #53 on: Sun, 03 March 2019, 08:17:39 »
Please don't let the USB port on the right.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #54 on: Sun, 03 March 2019, 15:01:08 »
Looks great, will try and get a THE60, how will you announce its available on the site to buy? IS there an email list or anything?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #55 on: Sun, 03 March 2019, 15:06:22 »
Oh my god yessssssss

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #56 on: Sun, 03 March 2019, 18:51:51 »
Very much in for this one.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #57 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 03:31:18 »
Please don't let the USB port on the right.

No, it is only on the right for southpaw version

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #58 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 03:32:39 »
Looks great, will try and get a THE60, how will you announce its available on the site to buy? IS there an email list or anything?


I will give you a heads up when ready to sell.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #59 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 14:57:56 »
Wow i missed this! Really wanna try a THE60, please please let me know when it's ready for purchase  :cool:

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #60 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 15:04:47 »
Still remember quite a while ago I was also providing some ideas for THE60 in the Chinese group :)

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #61 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 19:28:37 »
Wow i missed this! Really wanna try a THE60, please please let me know when it's ready for purchase  :cool:

Sure! I will have you noticed.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #62 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 20:18:00 »
I finally found the case I want! Like... Thanks!
I'm waiting for the THE60 anxiously now! Amazing work!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #63 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 20:53:58 »
THE60, what kind of plate mount is it?

Also which do you think you will be selling first? Dimple or THE50 R2?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #64 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 20:54:57 »
THE60, what kind of plate mount is it?

Also which do you think you will be selling first? Dimple or THE50 R2?
Asking the important questions

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #65 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 21:00:38 »
THE60, what kind of plate mount is it?

Also which do you think you will be selling first? Dimple or THE50 R2?

THE60 is a tray mounted case, just some other 60 universal cases you can use DZ60 on it.
THE50 R2 will be on sale first. I have to do a prototype of Dimple meanwhile.
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #66 on: Mon, 04 March 2019, 21:03:35 »
I finally found the case I want! Like... Thanks!
I'm waiting for the THE60 anxiously now! Amazing work!

Redo the nameplate takes some time. Sorry about that.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #67 on: Tue, 05 March 2019, 01:10:42 »
THE60 looks nice, any pictures from the inside or the bottom?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #68 on: Tue, 05 March 2019, 21:14:15 »
THE60 looks nice, any pictures from the inside or the bottom?

Updated a picture of the bottom

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #69 on: Tue, 05 March 2019, 21:22:36 »
That is clean af. :thumb: Where will it start GB??

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #70 on: Wed, 06 March 2019, 00:55:40 »
That is clean af. :thumb: Where will it start GB??

Spots sale when ready.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #71 on: Wed, 06 March 2019, 19:07:27 »
Looks good! I love my R1, but the gaps between keys are pretty large.  Any chance that can be improved?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #72 on: Wed, 06 March 2019, 19:22:13 »
Looks good! I love my R1, but the gaps between keys are pretty large.  Any chance that can be improved?
Mine line up just fine--normal gap. Maybe Trabbit already fixed it?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #73 on: Wed, 06 March 2019, 19:45:46 »
Looks good! I love my R1, but the gaps between keys are pretty large.  Any chance that can be improved?

It's standard gap of switches. I think it's light reflection of the stainless steel plate that makes it look wider than normal.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #74 on: Wed, 06 March 2019, 19:46:21 »
Looks good! I love my R1, but the gaps between keys are pretty large.  Any chance that can be improved?
Mine line up just fine--normal gap. Maybe Trabbit already fixed it?

Thanks man. The gap is standard 19.05mm.
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #75 on: Fri, 08 March 2019, 19:57:40 »
That HHKB version with the normal num pad would be awesome! Can’t wait to see more progress and quotes. Definitely interested in this board. :thumb:

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #76 on: Fri, 08 March 2019, 21:36:02 »
懒哥,我居住在中国。国内开始预订的时候请告诉我,因为我不大上GH的,我的QQ是779069299.之前联系过J总,可是没有回复我~伤心

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #77 on: Fri, 08 March 2019, 23:13:32 »
懒哥,我居住在中国。国内开始预订的时候请告诉我,因为我不大上GH的,我的QQ是779069299.之前联系过J总,可是没有回复我~伤心

因为质量和R1购买条件的原因,THE50R1在国内只出售了8把,赠送了1把,THE50还是国内收到配列不好用和做工垃圾的批评。尽管我坚持做性价比较高的套件,现货发售,国内外同价,我深感在国内无法获得公平的评价。以后我的套件在国内只会卖给我的几个朋友。非常抱歉!

Due to the quality and purchase requirement of R1, THE50 only sold 8 kits in China and I gave 1kit as a gift to one of my friend. And THE50 still got criticisms of poor layout and shxxty quality. Though I'm sticking with offering budget kits, selling spots and same price for domestic and overseas buyers, I may not have fair comments in China domestic. So my kits will only sell to some of my friends in China. I'm really sorry about that.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #78 on: Sun, 10 March 2019, 21:41:17 »
懒哥,我居住在中国。国内开始预订的时候请告诉我,因为我不大上GH的,我的QQ是779069299.之前联系过J总,可是没有回复我~伤心

因为质量和R1购买条件的原因,THE50R1在国内只出售了8把,赠送了1把,THE50还是国内收到配列不好用和做工垃圾的批评。尽管我坚持做性价比较高的套件,现货发售,国内外同价,我深感在国内无法获得公平的评价。以后我的套件在国内只会卖给我的几个朋友。非常抱歉!

Due to the quality and purchase requirement of R1, THE50 only sold 8 kits in China and I gave 1kit as a gift to one of my friend. And THE50 still got criticisms of poor layout and shxxty quality. Though I'm sticking with offering budget kits, selling spots and same price for domestic and overseas buyers, I may not have fair comments in China domestic. So my kits will only sell to some of my friends in China. I'm really sorry about that.

我是觉得吧,
基于中文输入法比其他语言输入法更加需要数字列的特性,
<60%的小配列在中文界不受欢迎还是非常可以理解的吧。
当然我是已经习惯40/45%大小的键盘的:)

加油来更多套件呀~

In my opinion,
num row is much more frequently used in chinese input method than in other language,
therefore low popularity for any layout than smaller than 60% is understandable in chinese community.
but of course I prefer 40/45% layout:)

All the best and please bring more kits to us~
   

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #79 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 19:41:54 »
I want one so bad. Where will we be notified when they are available. I have to get in on one of these.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #80 on: Mon, 11 March 2019, 21:01:57 »
I want one so bad. Where will we be notified when they are available. I have to get in on one of these.

All available kits will be listed on my website when available. THE50R2 will be after Dimple.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #81 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 02:19:49 »
I want one so bad. Where will we be notified when they are available. I have to get in on one of these.

All available kits will be listed on my website when available. THE50R2 will be after Dimple.

Perfect, thank you. I will try to be patient!  :)

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #82 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 02:43:25 »
懒哥,我居住在中国。国内开始预订的时候请告诉我,因为我不大上GH的,我的QQ是779069299.之前联系过J总,可是没有回复我~伤心

因为质量和R1购买条件的原因,THE50R1在国内只出售了8把,赠送了1把,THE50还是国内收到配列不好用和做工垃圾的批评。尽管我坚持做性价比较高的套件,现货发售,国内外同价,我深感在国内无法获得公平的评价。以后我的套件在国内只会卖给我的几个朋友。非常抱歉!

Due to the quality and purchase requirement of R1, THE50 only sold 8 kits in China and I gave 1kit as a gift to one of my friend. And THE50 still got criticisms of poor layout and shxxty quality. Though I'm sticking with offering budget kits, selling spots and same price for domestic and overseas buyers, I may not have fair comments in China domestic. So my kits will only sell to some of my friends in China. I'm really sorry about that.

所以,我可以在中国当一个你的好朋友吗,我是真心喜欢这款套件的

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #83 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 02:59:48 »
I want one so bad. Where will we be notified when they are available. I have to get in on one of these.

All available kits will be listed on my website when available. THE50R2 will be after Dimple.

Hey boss did you canceled the china qq group? Any new group? :eek: :eek:

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #84 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 04:15:55 »
Definite interest in The 50 Southpaw version!!! Been waiting forever for another one

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #85 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 05:43:13 »
Nice to have numpad in small keeb.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #86 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 06:53:59 »
need this THE60 in dark cold grey for my Bentō set :eek:

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #87 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 07:26:32 »
need this THE60 in dark cold grey for my Bentō set :eek:

Sure, I will contact you on INS when the spots are ready.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #88 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 07:33:11 »
need this THE60 in dark cold grey for my Bentō set :eek:

Sure, I will contact you on INS when the spots are ready.

Defo interested

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #89 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 08:19:04 »
I'm not left handed, but for some reason I love the look of left handed boards.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #90 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 08:21:44 »
Will you only do the southpaw version this round or also the blocked one?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #91 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 08:25:20 »
Will you only do the southpaw version this round or also the blocked one?

Yeah, both. HHKB version will also have southpaw version. 10 for each.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #92 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 08:32:57 »
I'm not left handed, but for some reason I love the look of left handed boards.

Yeah, me too... Actually I just found that after I completed the renders.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #93 on: Tue, 12 March 2019, 08:52:56 »
I want one so bad. Where will we be notified when they are available. I have to get in on one of these.

All available kits will be listed on my website when available. THE50R2 will be after Dimple.

Hey boss did you canceled the china qq group? Any new group? :eek: :eek:


Yes I canceled the qq group, I will not use qq group for keyboard sales. You can reach me directly with qq.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #94 on: Wed, 13 March 2019, 12:41:07 »
Yes please, really interested.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #95 on: Wed, 13 March 2019, 17:50:17 »
Definitely interested.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #96 on: Wed, 13 March 2019, 22:47:43 »
Looks amazing!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #97 on: Thu, 14 March 2019, 01:39:36 »
I can't harp on it enough. THE50 is my go to board for workflow right now. I barely have to lift my hands for any function. Even with QMK and tapdancing, other 40% boards have me having to memorize too many key combos, especially with things like passwords; and 60% boards have me readjusting my hand placement almost as much as a TKL, without the intuitiveness.
THE50 falls right in the sweet spot.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #98 on: Thu, 14 March 2019, 01:42:57 »
100% in for the southpaw version. I had a chance to try out one of the R1 boards and it's awesome!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #99 on: Thu, 14 March 2019, 12:08:48 »
I love THE60! Would you announce sale in this thread or other channels like reddit?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #100 on: Thu, 14 March 2019, 21:31:39 »
I love THE60! Would you announce sale in this thread or other channels like reddit?

On my website and my INS, reddit maybe...

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #101 on: Fri, 15 March 2019, 22:12:23 »
looks good! excited for the gb

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #102 on: Thu, 21 March 2019, 06:22:21 »
I WANT ONE!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #103 on: Thu, 21 March 2019, 10:40:19 »
I’m writing a review called, “THE50 - an Apology to All My Kustoms.”

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #104 on: Thu, 21 March 2019, 11:21:09 »
def in for one of these.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #105 on: Fri, 22 March 2019, 00:09:02 »
I'd be down for a southy for sure! Hopefully will come in a different color?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #106 on: Sat, 23 March 2019, 04:59:59 »
I’m writing a review called, “THE50 - an Apology to All My Kustoms.”

I need your opinions.:)

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #107 on: Sat, 23 March 2019, 10:14:01 »
I'm in :D

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #108 on: Tue, 26 March 2019, 19:28:46 »
what kind of mount is the plate?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #109 on: Tue, 02 April 2019, 15:08:40 »
Can't wait for this round too! Definitely interested in that HHKB style.


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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #110 on: Tue, 02 April 2019, 22:08:02 »
what kind of mount is the plate?

Top mounted

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #111 on: Tue, 02 April 2019, 22:08:27 »
Can't wait for this round too! Definitely interested in that HHKB style.


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Thanks man!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #112 on: Sat, 13 April 2019, 11:17:50 »
Hi Jacky I am in for one (black) thanks

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #113 on: Sat, 13 April 2019, 11:40:49 »
Will left handed HHKB be an option? And will red color be an option?
I find myself interested in such a configuration....

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #114 on: Sat, 13 April 2019, 23:48:39 »
Will left handed HHKB be an option? And will red color be an option?
I find myself interested in such a configuration....

Yes, there will be southpaw HHKB version. No red color this time. Sorry about that.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #115 on: Sun, 14 April 2019, 06:11:44 »
...
1) I add a compatible layout which long spacebar is available on THE50 now.
Show Image

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Can you make the long split spacebar on the left thumb possible too?
Quite some people (e.g. like Nathan Kim) tap the spacebar exclusively using the left thumb.

Really want to have a kit like this one.
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #116 on: Sun, 14 April 2019, 07:17:31 »
...
1) I add a compatible layout which long spacebar is available on THE50 now.
Show Image

...

Can you make the long split spacebar on the left thumb possible too?
Quite some people (e.g. like Nathan Kim) tap the spacebar exclusively using the left thumb.

Really want to have a kit like this one.

Oh, this is new to me. I haven't received comments like this yet. Thanks for letting me know. But sorry the R2 PCBs are in manufacturing. So I will make it into the layout next round.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #117 on: Sun, 14 April 2019, 09:34:10 »
Any plans to put the left hand version in QMK configurator? I didn't see it there.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #118 on: Sun, 14 April 2019, 20:19:46 »
Any plans to put the left hand version in QMK configurator? I didn't see it there.

Relax, it will be there when the left version comes out...


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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #119 on: Wed, 17 April 2019, 09:51:40 »
I already have one but damnit I might get a second one. Especially a slick left-handed one

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #120 on: Wed, 17 April 2019, 21:12:08 »
I already have one but damnit I might get a second one. Especially a slick left-handed one

Thanks man. I appreciate that!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #121 on: Thu, 18 April 2019, 03:09:43 »
dammmm!! my SA pulse will get his wife the50!!

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #122 on: Thu, 18 April 2019, 20:48:13 »
dammmm!! my SA pulse will get his wife the50!!

 ;D That's a very interesting saying.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #123 on: Mon, 22 April 2019, 00:31:08 »
Any updates on how is the GB coming? Trying to decide between THE50 or Candybar

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #124 on: Mon, 22 April 2019, 01:05:05 »
Any updates on how is the GB coming? Trying to decide between THE50 or Candybar

Preparing Dimple and THE30 for the next month. The PCBs of THE50R2 are almost ready. But the manufacturer will begin to process the 50R2's case next month after THE30.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #125 on: Fri, 31 May 2019, 14:39:10 »
Loved the R1 THE50, very excited to see R2! I got in on the CandyBar GB but a R2 THE 50 is giving me anxiety for more! Dimple looks amazing as well! You are doing amazing work with these creations and I look forward to more :)

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #126 on: Sat, 01 June 2019, 02:24:31 »
i really like the option that the numpad in the left. i will definitely join GB for this TH50 R2

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #127 on: Sat, 01 June 2019, 14:45:33 »
I'd be all over this if it had another column in the alpha cluster. I need my punctuation keys not hidden in layers.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #128 on: Tue, 02 July 2019, 18:41:13 »
Any updates or projected timeline?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #129 on: Tue, 02 July 2019, 20:29:02 »
Damn, missed round 2.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #130 on: Tue, 02 July 2019, 20:37:19 »
Damn, missed round 2.

Hasn’t happened yet. Think he said after dimple is done.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #131 on: Wed, 03 July 2019, 00:45:10 »
Damn, missed round 2.

Hasn’t happened yet. Think he said after dimple is done.

That’s amazing to hear! Thanks for informing me. What is the dimple?


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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #132 on: Wed, 03 July 2019, 03:05:38 »
Am interested for SouthPaw one! Pls do make it happen.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #133 on: Wed, 03 July 2019, 03:06:06 »
Damn, missed round 2.

Hasn’t happened yet. Think he said after dimple is done.

That’s amazing to hear! Thanks for informing me. What is the dimple?


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Never-mind, my apologies, I now know what Dimple is but the OP's last post update was a couple of months back. Not to be the devil's advocate, but you sure R2 is still coming along? I just want to confirm. Thanks.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #134 on: Wed, 03 July 2019, 03:36:32 »
Sorry I have been not on GH for a while...
Updating my recent progress:
Shipping out Dimples. But some of Dimple's PCBs haven't been finished due to some issues.
And I changed my manufacturer after Dimple. I am currently testing my manufacturer with THE30. THE30 will be done soon.
After that I will place THE50R2's orders. I am thinking of dropping the design of brass weight, using integrated aluminum bottom and weight. And I will lower the estimated price from 180USD to 150-160USD due to the change of design.

You could join my discord if you want to get more updates: https://discord.gg/AV4qGSk



 



Damn, missed round 2.

Hasn’t happened yet. Think he said after dimple is done.

That’s amazing to hear! Thanks for informing me. What is the dimple?


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Never-mind, my apologies, I now know what Dimple is but the OP's last post update was a couple of months back. Not to be the devil's advocate, but you sure R2 is still coming along? I just want to confirm. Thanks.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #135 on: Wed, 03 July 2019, 03:43:12 »
Sorry I have been not on GH for a while...
Updating my recent progress:
Shipping out Dimples. But some of Dimple's PCBs haven't been finished due to some issues.
And I changed my manufacturer after Dimple. I am currently testing my manufacturer with THE30. THE30 will be done soon.
After that I will place THE50R2's orders. I am thinking of dropping the design of brass weight, using integrated aluminum bottom and weight. And I will lower the estimated price from 180USD to 150-160USD due to the change of design.

You could join my discord if you want to get more updates: https://discord.gg/AV4qGSk



 



Damn, missed round 2.

Hasn’t happened yet. Think he said after dimple is done.

That’s amazing to hear! Thanks for informing me. What is the dimple?


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Never-mind, my apologies, I now know what Dimple is but the OP's last post update was a couple of months back. Not to be the devil's advocate, but you sure R2 is still coming along? I just want to confirm. Thanks.

Thank you very much for replying and informing me.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #136 on: Wed, 03 July 2019, 03:48:20 »
Am interested for SouthPaw one! Pls do make it happen.

Don't worry, THE50's PCBs are almost done. Just need some time to make sure the new manufacturer could get it done.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #137 on: Sun, 04 August 2019, 20:33:44 »
Could you add the subscribe function on your website so I won't miss your GB?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #138 on: Sun, 04 August 2019, 21:56:21 »
Second to this.

Could you add the subscribe function on your website so I won't miss your GB?

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #139 on: Tue, 22 September 2020, 23:16:53 »
I am so stoked for this board. This is likely to be my first ortho.
It's been a minute since anyone replied to this thread I know, but the discord is still alive and kicking so I figure it's still relevant.

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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #140 on: Wed, 23 September 2020, 07:49:43 »
cute!
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Re: [IC] THE50 - R2
« Reply #141 on: Wed, 23 September 2020, 12:02:24 »
Southpaw with a full spacebar and i'm in!
Looks great-