Author Topic: [GB][DONE] ROUND 2 LeandreN plate(designed by JDcarpe) + SPRiT PCB (Read 167045 times)

LeandreN · « **Reply #600 on:** Fri, 18 September 2015, 09:21:40 »

Quote from: TalkingTree on Fri, 18 September 2015, 05:31:17

@LeandreN: are you gonna sell stabilizers on your website any time soon?

If I can get a good and reliable source I will definitely try to do that!

LeandreN · « **Reply #601 on:** Fri, 18 September 2015, 15:16:35 »

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/3lh334/zealios_meet_leandren_plate_unfinished_keyboard/

You need to see this!

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #602 on:** Fri, 18 September 2015, 16:11:19 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Fri, 18 September 2015, 15:16:35

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/3lh334/zealios_meet_leandren_plate_unfinished_keyboard/

You need to see this!

malcomkern · « **Reply #603 on:** Sat, 19 September 2015, 15:07:15 »

Build the set today.
All black

Black PCB, black plate, black switches, modified springs and lubed.
Typing so smoooooooooth

Now looking for a heavy steady alu case, any recommendations?

LeandreN · « **Reply #604 on:** Sat, 19 September 2015, 15:08:52 »

Quote from: malcomkern on Sat, 19 September 2015, 15:07:15

Build the set today.
All black
Black PCB, black plate, black switches, modified springs and lubed.
Typing so smoooooooooth

Now looking for a heavy steady alu case, any recommendations?

Awesome!
The one on Massdrop is very heavy and sturdy

malcomkern · « **Reply #605 on:** Sat, 19 September 2015, 15:12:57 »

I have indeed seen that one, but the shipping is a little pricey to the netherlands. and on Alieexpress they don't have the right color (black or silver)
Best would be like Duck or LZ

LeandreN · « **Reply #606 on:** Sat, 19 September 2015, 15:13:58 »

Quote from: malcomkern on Sat, 19 September 2015, 15:12:57

I have indeed seen that one, but the shipping is a little pricey to the netherlands. and on Alieexpress they don't have the right color (black or silver)
Best would be like Duck or LZ

Okay. I don't know of any else unless you search "GH60" on Aliexpress.

QuickDelat · « **Reply #607 on:** Mon, 21 September 2015, 02:04:39 »

Maybe check with Pexon, when they expect this case to be back in stock?
http://pexonpcs.co.uk/products/60-aluminium-case?variant=1061217031

I ordered it for my build, just waiting for my plate & PCB to arrive. Hopefully today...

apolotary · « **Reply #608 on:** Mon, 21 September 2015, 02:59:40 »

Got mine today, really like the "personal touch" on the packaging

It came a little bent though, but considering that the metal is so soft and bendable, that's fine. Placed it under a bunch of textbooks, can't wait to try some switches later on

Btw, I can open the switches mounted on this plate without desoldering, right?

malcomkern · « **Reply #609 on:** Mon, 21 September 2015, 13:44:03 »

Yes you can open the switches when soldered to the PCB and attached to the plate. Easy spring or led change

TalkingTree · « **Reply #610 on:** Mon, 21 September 2015, 15:09:30 »

I take terrible pictures. Sorry.

LeandreN · « **Reply #611 on:** Mon, 21 September 2015, 17:01:08 »

Awesome pictures, thanks.

Still nothing from SPRiT. Sorry :-/

Let me know if you have any questions.

LeandreN · « **Reply #612 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 00:05:36 »

Not a reply from SPRiT this day.
I really expected him to contact me by now. It has been over a week.

He needed to send a lot of PCBs, and some parts.

I don't have the funds to refund everyone 100%, as the payments went to pay the supplier, freight, packaging material, taxes, more taxes and investments.

If you want me to ship out the order as it is, let me know.

If you want to wait for SPRiT, that's fine.

I can refund you (I feel obligated too), but I don't think that would be the best solution for me as of now. I can only refund the parts missing in that case.

This is a difficult case for me, and hopes aren't lost, I just feel like there has been a long delay.

I sincerely apologise,

LeandreN

Vaun · « **Reply #613 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 01:56:00 »

In all my dealing with SPRiT he's been a reliable guy and as we all know unexpected events happen. I personally see no need to panic whatsoever and think we should just sit tight and await a response from him. Some of his earlier projects took longer then expected but he's never jumped ship as far as I know.

LeandreN · « **Reply #614 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 02:18:38 »

Thanks.
I agree, but i think it sucks for my GB participants.

He will eventually reply. Just wanted people to know.

DanielT · « **Reply #615 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 02:23:52 »

Yep, I know SPRiT for a long time, and even if there were some delays in the end he always delivers. I too have an order waiting and I don't worry, he will send my stuff and it will be a nice surprise as always.

LeandreN · « **Reply #616 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 02:32:57 »

Quote from: DanielT on Tue, 22 September 2015, 02:23:52

Yep, I know SPRiT fro a long time, and even if there were some delays in the end he always delivers. I too have an order waiting and I don't worry, he will send my stuff and it will be a nice surprise as always.

Yeah, i really think the same way as you do. Just wanted to make it clear that it is delayed.
I hate delays.

Vaun · « **Reply #617 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 02:36:32 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Tue, 22 September 2015, 02:32:57

Quote from: DanielT on Tue, 22 September 2015, 02:23:52
Yep, I know SPRiT fro a long time, and even if there were some delays in the end he always delivers. I too have an order waiting and I don't worry, he will send my stuff and it will be a nice surprise as always.

Yeah, i really think the same way as you do. Just wanted to make it clear that it is delayed.
I hate delays.

You've handled everything very smoothly aand with lots of updates and dedication so whatever the delays are I think everyone will be very accepting and forgiving

TalkingTree · « **Reply #618 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 04:43:41 »

I would recommend everyone waiting for the PCB not to ask for a refund because the FaceW is a great board.

tofgerl · « **Reply #619 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 05:10:14 »

To be fair, it IS annoying when a subvendor is incommunicado. You're left hanging with no new timeframe, and customers wanting information you don't have. Very unprofessional of Sprit, even if he does good work. Taking half an hour each day to answer emails is something everyone should be able to do.

Tyr · « **Reply #620 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 07:25:17 »

Quote from: DanielT on Tue, 22 September 2015, 02:23:52

Yep, I know SPRiT for a long time, and even if there were some delays in the end he always delivers.

It's the "in the end" that's the problem. Waiting is not a problem when you know the timeframe, preferable ahead of time but you can adjust if things go wrong. Waiting for an indeterminate moment sucks though. Maybe GH'ers disagree, since a lot of stuff here seems to be done on rather long timetables

Maybe I'm old-fashioned but I think that once money changes hands you are bound to deliver as soon as you can and provide updates to your customer. Clearly LeandreN is excellent at this. Sprit... maybe not so much.

zenless · « **Reply #621 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 07:47:00 »

So finally got mine together. I'll post pictures tonight.. but some tips from captain obvious..

-Don't solder until you know your stabilizers are on right

-Don't put your LED's in until you are happy with everything else
-Be careful snipping your LED leads..btw replacement SMD resistors seem to be 910 ohms..
-Buy a solder sucker, way easier than wick if you have to unsolder 60+ keys and LEDS

faxe · « **Reply #622 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 08:40:17 »

My pitstop package has arrived! I am still at work, but thanks to LeandreN for organising this groupbuy and my finnish namesake that forwarded it!

ika · « **Reply #623 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 09:29:21 »

there's a stark contrast in opinions on sprit between the latest posts in sprit's model 123 gb thread then coming here...

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #624 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:03:14 »

Quote from: ika on Tue, 22 September 2015, 09:29:21

there's a stark contrast in opinions on sprit between the latest posts in sprit's model 123 gb thread then coming here...

What are the bad things people are saying about the PCBs?

LeandreN · « **Reply #625 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:04:06 »

Quote from: trenzafeeds on Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:03:14

Quote from: ika on Tue, 22 September 2015, 09:29:21
there's a stark contrast in opinions on sprit between the latest posts in sprit's model 123 gb thread then coming here...

What are the bad things people are saying about the PCBs?

Nothing. They talk about SPRiT himself.

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #626 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:05:43 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:04:06

Quote from: trenzafeeds on Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:03:14
Quote from: ika on Tue, 22 September 2015, 09:29:21
there's a stark contrast in opinions on sprit between the latest posts in sprit's model 123 gb thread then coming here...

What are the bad things people are saying about the PCBs?
Nothing. They talk about SPRiT himself.

Oh, not really my concern then. In my limited interaction with Sprit I've found him to be a pretty nice guy though.

LeandreN · « **Reply #627 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:06:34 »

Quote from: trenzafeeds on Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:05:43

Quote from: LeandreN on Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:04:06
Quote from: trenzafeeds on Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:03:14
Quote from: ika on Tue, 22 September 2015, 09:29:21
there's a stark contrast in opinions on sprit between the latest posts in sprit's model 123 gb thread then coming here...

What are the bad things people are saying about the PCBs?
Nothing. They talk about SPRiT himself.
Oh, not really my concern then. In my limited interaction with Sprit I've found him to be a pretty nice guy though.

The PCBs are the most amazing available ;-)

Tyr · « **Reply #628 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 11:42:26 »

Quote from: ika on Tue, 22 September 2015, 09:29:21

there's a stark contrast in opinions on sprit between the latest posts in sprit's model 123 gb thread then coming here...

That information was already out there so we at least knew what we were potentially getting into. That's why I don't think anyone should ask for a refund either, even though LeandreN is very graceful to offer. Not at this point at least. We're all grown ups and if you did your research you knew there was a chance of delays.

faxe · « **Reply #629 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 12:44:43 »

So, everything arrived safe and sound, no bending! I am just a littel confused. I can't find the mounting postitions for the side LEDs like in this video that was posted with the info about the PCB http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLG-nNBTnoggGvpK5i9XM3w/videos Can anybody help me with that?

rpeterclark · « **Reply #630 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 12:59:57 »

Quote from: faxe on Tue, 22 September 2015, 12:44:43

So, everything arrived safe and sound, no bending! I am just a littel confused. I can't find the mounting postitions for the side LEDs like in this video that was posted with the info about the PCB http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLG-nNBTnoggGvpK5i9XM3w/videos Can anybody help me with that?

These PCBs don't have side LEDs. It looks to me like he just ran the switch LEDs under the PCB and maybe bent them sideways for that effect:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=50580.0;attach=71585;image
https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=60887.0;attach=84893;image

roostrc0gburn · « **Reply #631 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 13:24:44 »

yeah, SPRiT is a free radical. no telling when he will appear or disappear.

LeandreN, you have done great on your first GB lead. great communication. i personally appreciate the email updates also with a rolling spreadsheet. nice to see an OP as invested in communication as getting the product out. that's not always possible on larger group buys.

zenless · « **Reply #632 on:** Tue, 22 September 2015, 19:53:44 »

Gateron browns with 100g gold springs. Tex aluminum case. Gateron white/dark grey pbt blanks.

bigDave · « **Reply #633 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 05:00:10 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Tue, 22 September 2015, 00:05:36

Not a reply from SPRiT this day.
I really expected him to contact me by now. It has been over a week.

He needed to send a lot of PCBs, and some parts.

I don't have the funds to refund everyone 100%, as the payments went to pay the supplier, freight, packaging material, taxes, more taxes and investments.

If you want me to ship out the order as it is, let me know.

If you want to wait for SPRiT, that's fine.

I can refund you (I feel obligated too), but I don't think that would be the best solution for me as of now. I can only refund the parts missing in that case.

This is a difficult case for me, and hopes aren't lost, I just feel like there has been a long delay.

I sincerely apologise,

LeandreN

Can you send out my order once the PCB arrives. There is no rush at my end.

LeandreN · « **Reply #634 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 10:08:24 »

a sign of life from Korea

seigmenn · « **Reply #635 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 10:54:49 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Wed, 23 September 2015, 10:08:24

a sign of life from Korea

Good news! Any update?

LeandreN · « **Reply #636 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 10:56:17 »

Quote from: seigmenn on Wed, 23 September 2015, 10:54:49

Quote from: LeandreN on Wed, 23 September 2015, 10:08:24
a sign of life from Korea

Good news! Any update?

Shipping tomorrow, that's the message.

tofgerl · « **Reply #637 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 11:37:57 »

Short but sweet

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #638 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 11:41:30 »

Yay! Excited to get my parts when you ship them out LeandreN! Thanks as always for all the hard work!

LeandreN · « **Reply #639 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 15:20:11 »

Hi Dear LeandreN

So sorry for the delay!

I was got cold, so sick in bed several days, needed more time to inspect and pack

I am going to ship by EMS Express tomorrow.

There you have it folks.

swornxin · « **Reply #640 on:** Wed, 23 September 2015, 15:36:16 »

Wish I had gotten in on this. Black plate and PCB would have been nice for a new build. Next time though.

EDIT: Or if anyone is looking to pawn off a black/silver plate, PM me please!

Tyr · « **Reply #641 on:** Thu, 24 September 2015, 06:48:17 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Wed, 23 September 2015, 15:20:11

I am going to ship by EMS Express tomorrow.

There you have it folks.

LeandreN · « **Reply #642 on:** Thu, 24 September 2015, 07:34:28 »

Shipping confirmation via EMS!

dav1k · « **Reply #643 on:** Fri, 25 September 2015, 03:59:10 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Thu, 24 September 2015, 07:34:28

Shipping confirmation via EMS!

This is gonna be awesome....!

Tyr · « **Reply #644 on:** Fri, 25 September 2015, 06:40:20 »

The peeps in that other thread are going to be mad though

Dansor · « **Reply #645 on:** Fri, 25 September 2015, 08:11:16 »

Quote from: Tyr on Fri, 25 September 2015, 06:40:20

The peeps in that other thread are going to be mad though

[GB][DONE] ROUND 2 LeandreN plate(designed by JDcarpe) + SPRiT PCB

LeandreN · « **Reply #646 on:** Fri, 25 September 2015, 13:13:43 »

Carbon fiber sale in 47 minutes: leandren.bigcartel.com.

5 available, they will be gone in minutes.

bigDave · « **Reply #647 on:** Fri, 25 September 2015, 13:21:24 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Fri, 25 September 2015, 13:13:43

Carbon fiber sale in 47 minutes: leandren.bigcartel.com.

5 available, they will be gone in minutes.

What a great time to get at Uni with no internet

LeandreN · « **Reply #648 on:** Fri, 25 September 2015, 13:38:17 »

Quote from: bigDave on Fri, 25 September 2015, 13:21:24

Quote from: LeandreN on Fri, 25 September 2015, 13:13:43
Carbon fiber sale in 47 minutes: leandren.bigcartel.com.

5 available, they will be gone in minutes.
What a great time to get at Uni with no internet

Thats unfortunate.

LeandreN · « **Reply #649 on:** Fri, 25 September 2015, 13:54:54 »

More plates will be available shortly after the CF sale. STAY TUNED.

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