[IC] LZ-GH Keyboard

[whiskerBox]

Man you know what would be super cool, but won't happen due to extra cost.

LZ-GH-Username engraved on the board.

This would get expensive quick though

[boost]

Man you know what would be super cool, but won't happen due to extra cost.

LZ-GH-Username engraved on the board.

This would get expensive quick though

I guess you can send it out to get CNC'd with your name then reanodize...

[4LI4Z]

Can't wait to see a preview of it. I hope it's a bit innovative and not just a Kmac with Geekhack engraved in it.

That was just the plate...

I know I didn't mean the plate, I think the idea with Geekhack in the plate is pretty nice. But I do also hope that there are some other new things.

[boost]

Can't wait to see a preview of it. I hope it's a bit innovative and not just a Kmac with Geekhack engraved in it.

That was just the plate...

I know I didn't mean the plate, I think the idea with Geekhack in the plate is pretty nice. But I do also hope that there are some other new things.

LZ-GH is going to be based off the LZ-S with some things changed...

[whiskerBox]

Man you know what would be super cool, but won't happen due to extra cost.

LZ-GH-Username engraved on the board.

This would get expensive quick though

I guess you can send it out to get CNC'd with your name then reanodize...

Haha yeah I am not that crazy. I will stop making things complicated now promise

[nebo]

Is it possible to change an IC? Being the indecisive person I am, I've never used a half plate and this is a good time as any.

[boost]

Is it possible to change an IC? Being the indecisive person I am, I've never used a half plate and this is a good time as any.

Don't think the half plate will make it, you can always mod the full plate to be a half plate

[Halverson]

After finally seeing the pyramid foot....hell yea! Would love for the LZ-GH to be designed in that style.

[longweight]

Dis gonna be expensive but worth it!

[Shadovved]

After finally seeing the pyramid foot....hell yea! Would love for the LZ-GH to be designed in that style.

Pyramid foot FTW!

Its gonna be a ***** when you spill something and it seeps in.......but you werent supposed to be drinking near these precious keyboards anyway 

[boost]

Update**

Lz-gh will weigh 5lbs(plate and case)

Shipping int is going to be expensive T_T

[Larken]

i really doubt anyone willing to pay for a LZ would care much for the shipping

[4LI4Z]

About how much are we talking when you say shipping international is going to be "expensive" ?
Would there be a possibility to proxy the board?

[Acetrak]

Don't proxy's just mean having a way to ship things to you? International shipping still applies regardless unless an actual person is flying with the goods lol

[esoomenona]

Is this estimated to happen within the next two weeks (the paying portion)?

[pasph]

About how much are we talking when you say shipping international is going to be "expensive" ?

I think from USA $40-50 USPS Priority
Like an Omnikey 102
From Korea with EMS registered something like $60-70
?

[SmallFry]

I don't fly often, but when I do... I carry an LZ-GH.

[boost]

84key(1.5/1.5/7/1.5/1.5) and 86key(1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5) options only!!

[megaforce]

84key(1.5/1.5/7/1.5/1.5) and 86key(1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5) options only!!

In that case will we have to refill it if we chose the 87key option?

[boost]

Specs:

Case:
Modified version of the LZ-S with the weight @ 5lbs
Bar feet design

Plate:
Modified version of the LZ-S

Type:
84key - 1.5/1.5/7/1.5/1.5
86key - 1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

Color:
3 colors to be determined.

Price:
??

ETA:
??

updated OP

[Dgsbllx]

I'm unsure as to what 'bar feet design' means. Anyone have pictures? Thanks

[kriminal]

interested

[whiskerBox]

Specs:

Case:
Modified version of the LZ-S with the weight @ 5lbs
Bar feet design

Plate:
Modified version of the LZ-S

Type:
84key - 1.5/1.5/7/1.5/1.5
86key - 1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

Color:
3 colors to be determined.

Price:
??

ETA:
??

updated OP

OH snap! its coming together. Very interested to see what colors people have been suggesting.

[danielucf]

I put toxic green, but black if they powder coat or black anodize. But I think orange anodized wouldn't look bad either if they can get the right shade.

[emptythecache]

boost do you know yet in what ways the case and plate will be "modified?" will it be more significant than putting a GH where the S was?

[boost]

boost do you know yet in what ways the case and plate will be "modified?" will it be more significant than putting a GH where the S was?

The weight increase is one thing. The LZ-S is 3.3ish lb and LZ-GH is 5lbs

other then that, I don't know.

[Leewei]

I'm unsure as to what 'bar feet design' means. Anyone have pictures? Thanks

I think bar feet means that the component that raises the keyboard will be a steel bar design. As you can see in the second picture of this page (taken from DangWang's blog site, hope you don't mind) http://dangwang.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/420-reviews-lz-mx-mini-by-lifezone/
Anyways, someone correct me if I am wrong.

[tjcaustin]

boost do you know yet in what ways the case and plate will be "modified?" will it be more significant than putting a GH where the S was?

The weight increase is one thing. The LZ-S is 3.3ish lb and LZ-GH is 5lbs

other then that, I don't know.

Somethingsomething everything in America is fatter somethingsomething.

[TheProfosist]

boost do you know yet in what ways the case and plate will be "modified?" will it be more significant than putting a GH where the S was?

The weight increase is one thing. The LZ-S is 3.3ish lb and LZ-GH is 5lbs

other then that, I don't know.

nice the heavier the better in my book

[boost]

boost do you know yet in what ways the case and plate will be "modified?" will it be more significant than putting a GH where the S was?

The weight increase is one thing. The LZ-S is 3.3ish lb and LZ-GH is 5lbs

other then that, I don't know.

nice the heavier the better in my book

Yes it is, but there are other keyboards that are heavier tho...

[hoggy]

Looking forward to this.  I'm in.

[Leslieann]

Type:
84key - 1.5/1.5/7/1.5/1.5
86key - 1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/1/1.5

1.5?

[Acetrak]

1.5x the size of a regular alpha keys. This means the modifier keys on the bottom row will be wider than the ones on the average Filco (which are known as 1.25 mods). The 1.5 mod bottom row set up will require a 7x space bar.

@boost heavier boards huh? I guessing the weight is coming From the brass?

[TheProfosist]

boost do you know yet in what ways the case and plate will be "modified?" will it be more significant than putting a GH where the S was?

The weight increase is one thing. The LZ-S is 3.3ish lb and LZ-GH is 5lbs

other then that, I don't know.

nice the heavier the better in my book

Yes it is, but there are other keyboards that are heavier tho...

then tell them it needs to be heavier

[jdcarpe]

Swap out the brass weights for lead (Pb)?

[Leslieann]

1.5x the size of a regular alpha keys. This means the modifier keys on the bottom row will be wider than the ones on the average Filco (which are known as 1.25 mods). The 1.5 mod bottom row set up will require a 7x space bar.

I realize what they are, I should have been more specific.

Is that correct and if so why?
Who makes key caps for a setup like this? I just came out of a situation where the keyboard used oddball keys, making replacement a hassle.

[Dgsbllx]

Most of the keycap sets in the group buys do add on kits to allow for 1.5 mods

[jdcarpe]

1.5x mods and 7x spacebar are a throwback to vintage Cherry winkeyless keyboards. You can still use those keysets on modern boards, if they are Korean.

Edit: Yes, the "tsangan kit" or 13-key add-on is for compatibility with these keyboards.

[Acetrak]

Vintage sets are a big hit among hobbyists, specifically genuine Cherry sets. Many people also find no use for their menu key and Windows key and prefer 84 and or 86 layout more

[Turkishrambo]

i havnt read through the entire thread but you guys plan on making this compatible with phantom?

[nebo]

i havnt read through the entire thread but you guys plan on making this compatible with phantom?

This is the whole board as in PCB, case, switches, firmware...

[boost]

i havnt read through the entire thread but you guys plan on making this compatible with phantom?

This is the whole board as in PCB, case, switches, firmware...

Just case and PCB included.

Diodes, switches, LEDs required

[nebo]

i havnt read through the entire thread but you guys plan on making this compatible with phantom?

This is the whole board as in PCB, case, switches, firmware...

Just case and PCB included.

Diodes, switches, LEDs required

Can be ordered at the same time though, correct?

[Acetrak]

Lol no I think it's just PCB and case, everything else you're on your own.

[Leewei]

Lol no I think it's just PCB and case, everything else you're on your own.

and plate =D

[Turkishrambo]

i havnt read through the entire thread but you guys plan on making this compatible with phantom?

This is the whole board as in PCB, case, switches, firmware...

Just case and PCB included.

Diodes, switches, LEDs required

Ohhhhhhh, ok

sorry for the confusion XD i thought this was only case.

[AriesX]

if the quantity is limited would it come out to a first come first serve basis?

[Sifo]

:\ If I can ever get blank thick pbt tsangan kit in the colors I need then I guess I can actually use one of these, other wise looks like naw since 87 is out of the question. I'm gonna just not get one to give someone else a chance.

[boost]

if the quantity is limited would it come out to a first come first serve basis?

Yes, first come first serve

[iArson]

if the quantity is limited would it come out to a first come first serve basis?

Yes, first come first serve

Will you be referencing the IC for who filled the form first?