[GB] Round 1: CA66 Custom Keyboard Kit (CLOSED)

[Brammm87]

Love the update with pictures! Looking forward to some shots of the custom colors.

[JDragon]

Does anyone know anything about the “CAD66” BLE PCB that’s compatible with the CA66? Saw some pictures on Reddit but don’t know where to get one.

[fendent]

[zwartho]

fingers crossed I can snag an extra

[jrfhoutx]

Does anyone know anything about the “CAD66” BLE PCB that’s compatible with the CA66? Saw some pictures on Reddit but don’t know where to get one.

A tiny little bit, it's a dual mode replacement pcb that is bluetooth enabled and USB capable, replaces the LED strip with an LED matrix that is individually addressable, and is Alps comptible. the original group buy came with a pcb, carbon fiber replacement plate (to allow signal transmission), and a battery. original group buy was on taobao, and is over. there may be another buy in the near future...

[BobCarltheThird]

Does anyone know anything about the “CAD66” BLE PCB that’s compatible with the CA66? Saw some pictures on Reddit but don’t know where to get one.

A tiny little bit, it's a dual mode replacement pcb that is bluetooth enabled and USB capable, replaces the LED strip with an LED matrix that is individually addressable, and is Alps comptible. the original group buy came with a pcb, carbon fiber replacement plate (to allow signal transmission), and a battery. original group buy was on taobao, and is over. there may be another buy in the near future...

My body want ALL of that. 

[online]

Glad to see you guys made up some noise and creativity here.

We are now in anodizing stage, and all normal colors were done.

Moving to the specials right now.

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Will definitely be scouring this forum when they ship to get in on any extras! Congrats to all you lucky people thst got in on the GB!

Thanks. Super busy these days.
Will quote in this thread to let you guys know if we got any extra. 

Ship date still on target for May 15th?

Trying hard to catch it. Hope we can make it or just have a few days delay.

Is that a white colour?!? It looks really good. If it is white, can I change colour? 

[goku12]

Is the PCB compatible with the Kailh PCB Sockets? Wondering if I should wait for round 2 (fingers crossed) or pick one up on MechMarket and hope someone comes out with a compatible PCB.

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Glad to see you guys made up some noise and creativity here.

We are now in anodizing stage, and all normal colors were done.

Moving to the specials right now.

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Will definitely be scouring this forum when they ship to get in on any extras! Congrats to all you lucky people thst got in on the GB!

Thanks. Super busy these days.
Will quote in this thread to let you guys know if we got any extra. 

Ship date still on target for May 15th?

Trying hard to catch it. Hope we can make it or just have a few days delay.

Is that a white colour?!? It looks really good. If it is white, can I change colour? 

It's silver actually.

Is the PCB compatible with the Kailh PCB Sockets? Wondering if I should wait for round 2 (fingers crossed) or pick one up on MechMarket and hope someone comes out with a compatible PCB.

No, the PCB needs to be re-designed for using those sockets.

Does anyone know anything about the “CAD66” BLE PCB that’s compatible with the CA66? Saw some pictures on Reddit but don’t know where to get one.

A tiny little bit, it's a dual mode replacement pcb that is bluetooth enabled and USB capable, replaces the LED strip with an LED matrix that is individually addressable, and is Alps comptible. the original group buy came with a pcb, carbon fiber replacement plate (to allow signal transmission), and a battery. original group buy was on taobao, and is over. there may be another buy in the near future...

My body want ALL of that. 

We can consider to hold a GB for those Bluetooth boards.

[eyedrop]

I would definitely be interested in the CAD66 Bluetooth PCB.

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[garbo]

Yeah, I would for sure buy an Alps/carbon fibre/bluetooth PCB & plate if they were made available here.

[Vigrith]

Definitely interested in the PCB.

[dc_in_sf]

We can consider to hold a GB for those Bluetooth boards.

A BT PCB could make this a really nice travel board. Definitely interested.

[jrfhoutx]

Yeah, definitely interested in a groupbuy for those BT PCBs...

[jlboi69]

I'd be interested as well. Would it come with a plate that isn't metal for signal strength reasons?

Never mind, just read again. It came with a CF plate.

[eyedrop]

Hopefully it will be the CF plate + pcb combo, like the taobao gb.

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[jrfhoutx]

Hopefully it will be the CF plate + pcb combo, like the taobao gb.

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don't forget the lipo battery...

[eyedrop]

Hopefully it will be the CF plate + pcb combo, like the taobao gb.

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don't forget the lipo battery...

Mostly likely have to source your own battery because of shipping restrictions.

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[ChemicalHalo]

I would also be interested in the BT PCB. I think it really connects with the IBM PCjr roots of the design.

[clickityClackity]

I would also be interested in the BT PCB. I think it really connects with the IBM PCjr roots of the design.

If we're going for authenticity, let's go all the way. IR all the way!!!

[vewy_nice]

I'm also interested in the BT PCB/plate. That'd be awesome!

And if you want IR... build your own damn TX/RX haha, get that nonsense outa here!

[fendent]

What's the battery life on that PCB? I'm assuming it's like most others that aren't HHKB BT at around 6-12 hours.

[Xerpocalypse]

I'm definitely interested in that PCB/plate groupbuy. The boards look great!

[ctrl]

Jumping on the bandwagon here. Also interested in BT PCB/plate GB.

[SBN]

Also interested in the BT PCB

[MisterKnife]

also interested in that BT PCB

[mudcakehoney]

As am I

[sacklunch]

me too

[Chigorin]

interested in BT pub

[Brammm87]

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

[Stagione]

We're into May now! Hopefully that means production will be finished soon and move on to shipping  )

[TestostoBoost]

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

[jrfhoutx]

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

Why not both? The Bluetooth pcb also has usb-c connection so you can go wired.

[tanvir175]

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

Why not both? The Bluetooth pcb also has usb-c connection so you can go wired.

Why pay extra for a feature you won't use?

[TheIronCore]

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

Why not both? The Bluetooth pcb also has usb-c connection so you can go wired.

Why pay extra for a feature you won't use?

The ability to plug out and move around is nice

[Stagione]

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

Why not both? The Bluetooth pcb also has usb-c connection so you can go wired.

Why pay extra for a feature you won't use?

Because you need a way to charge it?

[tanvir175]

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

Why not both? The Bluetooth pcb also has usb-c connection so you can go wired.

Why pay extra for a feature you won't use?

Because you need a way to charge it?

What?

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

Why not both? The Bluetooth pcb also has usb-c connection so you can go wired.

Why pay extra for a feature you won't use?

The ability to plug out and move around is nice

Sure, that's a reason to get a bluetooth keyboard, in general.
Like I said though, why pay extra for a feature you won't use? I, and probably TestostoBoost, will not be using this feature even if it's nice to have.
Similar to how RGB per-key lighting or underglow is nice to have because you can periodically change your color scheme but why pay extra for it if you know you want white and only white LEDs.

[jlboi69]

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

Why not both? The Bluetooth pcb also has usb-c connection so you can go wired.

Why pay extra for a feature you won't use?

Because you need a way to charge it?

What?

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

Why not both? The Bluetooth pcb also has usb-c connection so you can go wired.

Why pay extra for a feature you won't use?

The ability to plug out and move around is nice

Sure, that's a reason to get a bluetooth keyboard, in general.
Like I said though, why pay extra for a feature you won't use? I, and probably TestostoBoost, will not be using this feature even if it's nice to have.
Similar to how RGB per-key lighting or underglow is nice to have because you can periodically change your color scheme but why pay extra for it if you know you want white and only white LEDs.

Well, unless I'm reading this all wrong, this is for an optional aftermarket PCB that doesn't offer anything else, so if you don't plan on using the bluetooth functionality, no reason to buy it.

[tanvir175]

Well, unless I'm reading this all wrong, this is for an optional aftermarket PCB that doesn't offer anything else, so if you don't plan on using the bluetooth functionality, no reason to buy it.

You're reading it right. I have no plans to buy it. I'm just stating my opinion since everyone is starting to use this thread as an IC for the CAD66 PCB.

[knate]

Howdy folks!

I'm a periodic GH lurker and regular reddit/r/mechanical keyboards and /r/mechmarket poster.

I happen to have a /r/mechmarket sale active right now for a CA66 that I recently acquired and need to liquidate because too many keyboards.

Forgive me, I don't know if I'm breaking some sort of forum rule about advertising in product threads like this, so I'm not going to post any direct links. I also don't have enough post contributions to put this in the classified section (my account here is 3 years old, this is my first post, lol).

Anyway, please let me know if this is inappropriate, but if you missed the GB, or you want a second (built) ca66, feel free to wander over and look me up there.

[TestostoBoost]

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

Why not both? The Bluetooth pcb also has usb-c connection so you can go wired.

Why pay extra for a feature you won't use?

Because you need a way to charge it?

What?

Just to break up the replies a bit, I'm fine with a cable.

Seconded. Cables for life.

Why not both? The Bluetooth pcb also has usb-c connection so you can go wired.

Why pay extra for a feature you won't use?

The ability to plug out and move around is nice

Sure, that's a reason to get a bluetooth keyboard, in general.
Like I said though, why pay extra for a feature you won't use? I, and probably TestostoBoost, will not be using this feature even if it's nice to have.
Similar to how RGB per-key lighting or underglow is nice to have because you can periodically change your color scheme but why pay extra for it if you know you want white and only white LEDs.

Well said. I understand the appeal of having the Bluetooth option but I VERY rarely ever have the need to use it which makes it a feature I'm not willing to drop the extra cash on. Different strokes for different folks.

[dwarflemur]

Also probably not interested in bluetooth.

[kebodo]

awesome design

[PlayKeyboardTW]

Hi guys, all CA66 cases were done except some needed to be re-anodized.

Now we are doing plating for brass plates. Probably 2 to 3 days and we are all good.

About CAD66, it's still an uncertain option that we haven't decide to open a GB for it or not.

But like tanvir175 said, just get a product that you will use it.

Here's a pic and a video for updating. Yock's been too busy to take photos for every stuff.

We are close to finish guys.

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[breckstar]

Whoop whoop!

[tanvir175]

Hi guys, all CA66 cases were done except some needed to be re-anodized.

Now we are doing plating for brass plates. Probably 2 to 3 days and we are all good.

About CAD66, it's still an uncertain option that we haven't decide to open a GB for it or not.

But like tanvir175 said, just get a product that you will use it.

Here's a pic and a video for updating. Yock's been too busy to take photos for every stuff.

We are close to finish guys.
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Awesome update! Very excited for this to get to me

[TheIronCore]

Thanks for the update! This GB has been a great experience so far

[ctrl]

Hi guys, all CA66 cases were done except some needed to be re-anodized.

Now we are doing plating for brass plates. Probably 2 to 3 days and we are all good.

About CAD66, it's still an uncertain option that we haven't decide to open a GB for it or not.

But like tanvir175 said, just get a product that you will use it.

Here's a pic and a video for updating. Yock's been too busy to take photos for every stuff.

We are close to finish guys.
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Looking real nice!

[bball2]

Looking great! 

[Unforgivable]

+1, for a separate group buy for a Bluetooth PCB (That can still be used via USB) and Carbon Fiber Plate. Sounds cool, so why not?