Author Topic: [IC] Plate Buy (Read 21772 times)

The_Beast · « **on:** Mon, 09 September 2013, 15:39:14 »

This is mostly stemming from this thread but I'd like to have a questionnaire filled out before I move ahead with any plans
Plate and PCB interest check

Details if I proceed:
Payment window closing around November 14th if stainless is chosen and earlier if anodized
Packing around Nov. 29th
Shipping in the week or two afterwards
This is not a group buy
Anodized plates will cost more than Stainless Steel
I don't plan on offering that many colors if people want anodized
I have not had anything anodized from this place before
- I may run some plates prior to the buy, but I'm not 100% sure

Plate Questionnaire
Fill out the questionnaire and let me know what you think in the comments below

View Responses

MOZ · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 09 September 2013, 15:54:51 »

An estimated pricing would really help before filling out the form.

The_Beast · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 09 September 2013, 15:56:02 »

Mid $30s, low $40s without shipping for stainless. Anodized, I just don't really know

asdfjkl36 · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 09 September 2013, 16:21:25 »

Interested in a plate. Form filled.

acantha · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 09 September 2013, 16:25:00 »

same here, and though i said i preferred stainless steel, i'll do a alu one as well. i just need a plate.

Vintage · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 09 September 2013, 18:14:49 »

Hmmm hope alu is not too much more expensive.

Excited for this buy nonetheless.

LechnerDE · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 10 September 2013, 04:43:05 »

Filled the form.

Hopefully the pricing will be affordable

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 10 September 2013, 05:06:39 »

I'm still willing to pay for the first rack of anodizing, if we go that route. Assuming it is indeed 30 bucks a rack, and you want to do a test run before the actual GB. But I'm seriously, and entirely, sold on the HHKB model that JDCarpe mocked up.

BliTzKiN · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 10 September 2013, 10:17:26 »

Form filled! Really glad to see this progressing

The_Beast · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 10 September 2013, 11:33:43 »

Responses are now viewable

thebeargentile · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 10 September 2013, 12:05:08 »

Very nice. A black plate would be amazing.

xavierblak · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 10 September 2013, 15:17:39 »

Any chance for at 7bit layout? I know it's not popular but it one of the main reasons I got a phantom but I haven't been able to source a plate yet.

kwago · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 08:09:05 »

ANSI 1.5 would allow you to use a winkeyless cherry ds set, correct?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 08:22:05 »

Quote from: kwago on Wed, 11 September 2013, 08:09:05

ANSI 1.5 would allow you to use a winkeyless cherry ds set, correct?

That is correct.

dragonxx21 · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:00:52 »

What's the difference between a universal TKL and one specific to the Phantom? Also, is there any links/images showing the differences between the layouts, such as the difference between the Ansi 125 and the Ansi 150?

xavierblak · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:32:04 »

Quote from: dragonxx21 on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:00:52

What's the difference between a universal TKL and one specific to the Phantom? Also, is there any links/images showing the differences between the layouts, such as the difference between the Ansi 125 and the Ansi 150?

These are univeral plates and these are phantom plates.

Basically the universal plate leaves room above the arrow cluster for the controller pcb on filco and QFR boards. While the phantom plate allows you to populate that area on a phantom with additional keys.

So the universal plate should work on a phantom but a phantom plate won't work on off the shelf tkl boards.

dragonxx21 · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:35:39 »

Any idea on pricing for the anodized plates?

jonathanyu · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 13:17:06 »

Quote from: xavierblak on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:32:04

Quote from: dragonxx21 on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:00:52
What's the difference between a universal TKL and one specific to the Phantom? Also, is there any links/images showing the differences between the layouts, such as the difference between the Ansi 125 and the Ansi 150?

These are univeral plates and these are phantom plates.

Basically the universal plate leaves room above the arrow cluster for the controller pcb on filco and QFR boards. While the phantom plate allows you to populate that area on a phantom with additional keys.

So the universal plate should work on a phantom but a phantom plate won't work on off the shelf tkl boards.

Are the holes that for the screw different between these two plate?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 13:48:36 »

Quote from: jonathanyu on Wed, 11 September 2013, 13:17:06

Quote from: xavierblak on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:32:04
Quote from: dragonxx21 on Wed, 11 September 2013, 10:00:52
What's the difference between a universal TKL and one specific to the Phantom? Also, is there any links/images showing the differences between the layouts, such as the difference between the Ansi 125 and the Ansi 150?

These are univeral plates and these are phantom plates.

Basically the universal plate leaves room above the arrow cluster for the controller pcb on filco and QFR boards. While the phantom plate allows you to populate that area on a phantom with additional keys.

So the universal plate should work on a phantom but a phantom plate won't work on off the shelf tkl boards.

Are the holes that for the screw different between these two plate?

No, the screw holes are not the issue. The Filco controller daughterboard needs a cutout in the plate in order to fit into the PCB. The Phantom plates don't have this cutout, because the controller for the Phantom (Teensy 2.0) is soldered to the back of the PCB. This allows the Phantom PCB to allow for 5 more switches in that area, instead of a controller.

Here are some illustrations why:

Filco plate:

Phantom ANS125 plate:

Filco controller (programmable replacement controller, by bpiphany)

(not my image)

Here is an ANS150 plate:

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 16:45:04 »

Black is getting far too many votes.

Boooriiiing.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 16:45:51 »

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Wed, 11 September 2013, 16:45:04

Black is getting far too many votes.

Boooriiiing.

What color do you want for our test run plates? Blue?

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 17:01:38 »

I'd be happy paying for blue, green, or brown.

Photekq · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 17:05:33 »

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Wed, 11 September 2013, 16:45:04

Black is getting far too many votes.

Boooriiiing.

Opinion + logic
Black is a safe first colour, other colours like the ones you suggested are not. More runs at a later date.. sure, why not.

jonathanyu · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 17:54:38 »

only the most popular one will produce ?

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:39:40 »

Quote from: Photekq on Wed, 11 September 2013, 17:05:33

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Wed, 11 September 2013, 16:45:04
Black is getting far too many votes.

Boooriiiing.
Opinion + logic
Black is a safe first colour, other colours like the ones you suggested are not. More runs at a later date.. sure, why not.

But thats the thing, we already have black and grey and silver plates available. Colots are "unsafe" but I know I'm not alone in wanting an unsafe color.

Give me cyan, or fuschia or lavender

Photekq · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:40:48 »

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:39:40

But thats the thing, we already have black and grey and silver plates available. Colots are "unsafe" but I know I'm not alone in wanting an unsafe color.

Give me cyan, or fuschia or lavender

Available where? Sure, they were in past GBs, but they are not easily 'available'.

Vintage · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:50:49 »

I agree; was sad to see how many people were in favor of black. IDK what the point of getting anodized is if you want black IMO.

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:53:30 »

Quote from: Photekq on Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:40:48

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:39:40
But thats the thing, we already have black and grey and silver plates available. Colots are "unsafe" but I know I'm not alone in wanting an unsafe color.

Give me cyan, or fuschia or lavender
Available where? Sure, they were in past GBs, but they are not easily 'available'.

I didnt say easily available, but I already have a black uTKL and a raw SS phantom plate on the way. Clearly they're available if you're looking.

What I have not been able to find any off, is color. Any color, except hints of red.

jonathanyu · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:56:36 »

Quote from: Photekq on Wed, 11 September 2013, 17:05:33

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Wed, 11 September 2013, 16:45:04
Black is getting far too many votes.

Boooriiiing.
Opinion + logic
Black is a safe first colour, other colours like the ones you suggested are not. More runs at a later date.. sure, why not.

I agree that black is a safe color. It can be match with most of the color. But in my opinion, gold match white caps very good.

TLSC.wipeOut · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:59:22 »

As long as its an ANSI150 plate for the phantom pcb... I think I won't be too picky with the colour, so black seems fine to me too ^^

Photekq · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 21:00:07 »

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:53:30

I didnt say easily available, but I already have a black uTKL and a raw SS phantom plate on the way. Clearly they're available if you're looking.

What I have not been able to find any off, is color. Any color, except hints of red.

Sure, they're available.. But to what degree? How many people have them & want to sell them? How many people want them?

I reckon the number of people who want them minus the number of people who have them & want to sell them is higher than the number of people who want a colour that isn't black.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 21:01:58 »

Personally the black anodized plate I have is very nice!!

jonathanyu · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 21:03:16 »

Quote from: TLSC.wipeOut on Wed, 11 September 2013, 20:59:22

As long as its an ANSI150 plate for the phantom pcb... I think I won't be too picky with the colour, so black seems fine to me too ^^

same, I really want a gold one, but I can accept all color as long as it is ANSI 150

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Wed, 11 September 2013, 21:01:58

Personally the black anodized plate I have is very nice!!

how is the color compare to stock Filco plate?

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 11 September 2013, 21:45:11 »

The amount of people that jumped when I mentioned being interested in tracking down someone who can Annodize in Cyan, I feel is indicative of a neglected demographic. If The_Beast wants to keep this GB simple, and just do Black, or no color at all, then I might have to push forward with my own GB and track down someone who can do Cyan for us, and a few non-standard, interesting colors like it.

argyakrivos · « **Reply #34 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 06:23:25 »

It's not THAT easy to find a plate... I've been trying to find an ANSI 125 plate for my phantom but I'm having trouble finding one! It's either the people who sell them bundles them with a keyboard and switches (making the purchase very expensive), or they're selling other plate variations (e.g. ISO, WFD, etc.).

kps · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 10:11:12 »

Hi The_Beast,

Would there be any possibility of adding one or more custom plates? Metal and finish are not important to me and I'd happily take a mix from different leftover space. (I'm looking at doing a large terminal-plus board and could easily split the different sections.)

If so, is there a particular preferred key template to use, or criteria for inside corner kerf and whatnot?

The_Beast · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 10:39:58 »

I'd much rather do stainless since I like it a lot and it's easier for me, but the people of GH seem to want anodized aluminum.

In terms of plates, I'm thinking of running an ANSI150 Phantom Plate and a uTKL which should work as a phantom plate with the exception of doing the numberpad on the right side because the controller goes there.

Colors, it looks like black is the clear winner with purple, gray and red as strong seconds.

dragonxx21 · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 11:10:24 »

I'd rather have stainless steel as well.

Hellmark · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 11:40:15 »

I want a bare stainless one. Leaning towards phantom ansi125.

Phantoms you can get PCB's no problem, but the plates are the trickier part.

Edit: raw stainless, so I can polish it, and make it shiny and pretty.

TLSC.wipeOut · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 11:48:41 »

hmm well my main goal here is to get hold of a plate for the phantom, preferrably the ansi150 layout, whether its a stainless steel or anodized aluminum.. I'd be happy with it.
I guess if you already know the quality of the stainless steel from the place you are getting these from with a $30-40 price range I'm down for one ^^

jdcarpe · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 12:29:48 »

Quote from: Hellmark on Thu, 12 September 2013, 11:40:15

I want a bare stainless one. Leaning towards phantom ansi125.

Phantoms you can get PCB's no problem, but the plates are the trickier part.

Edit: raw stainless, so I can polish it, and make it shiny and pretty.

This isn't meant to slight you, personally, because several newer members have expressed the same sentiment, but...

FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS NOW IT HAS BEEN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO OBTAIN A PHANTOM PCB IF YOU MISSED THE GROUP BUYS. ONLY IN THE LAST FEW DAYS HAS IT BEEN EVEN POSSIBLE TO ORDER A PHANTOM PCB FROM A STOREFRONT. SO THE CAVALIER ATTITUDE ABOUT HOW EASY IT IS TO OBTAIN A PHANTOM PCB MAY BE A BIT IRRITATING TO THOSE OF US WHO HAD TO WAIT MONTHS OR EVEN YEARS TO GET OURS.

/rant

MOZ · « **Reply #41 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 13:25:34 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 12 September 2013, 12:29:48

Quote from: Hellmark on Thu, 12 September 2013, 11:40:15
I want a bare stainless one. Leaning towards phantom ansi125.

Phantoms you can get PCB's no problem, but the plates are the trickier part.

Edit: raw stainless, so I can polish it, and make it shiny and pretty.

This isn't meant to slight you, personally, because several newer members have expressed the same sentiment, but...

FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS NOW IT HAS BEEN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO OBTAIN A PHANTOM PCB IF YOU MISSED THE GROUP BUYS. ONLY IN THE LAST FEW DAYS HAS IT BEEN EVEN POSSIBLE TO ORDER A PHANTOM PCB FROM A STOREFRONT. SO THE CAVALIER ATTITUDE ABOUT HOW EASY IT IS TO OBTAIN A PHANTOM PCB MAY BE A BIT IRRITATING TO THOSE OF US WHO HAD TO WAIT MONTHS OR EVEN YEARS TO GET OURS.

/rant

Thank you, I've waited for about 2 months, and even the ErgoDox PCB. We can't be thankful enough to MK for selling these on-demand. I know I hunted and asked many of those who placed orders in the ErgoDox R2, if they could order extra PCBs, and even mailed Massdrop repeatedly. Thankfully they agreed and had the PCB only GB.

So be thankful that the Phantom PCB is now available.

However my hunt has begun again with the search for yet another PCB. I am now looking for the GH60 PCB.

Photekq · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 13:31:37 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 12 September 2013, 12:29:48

This isn't meant to slight you, personally, because several newer members have expressed the same sentiment, but...

FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS NOW IT HAS BEEN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO OBTAIN A PHANTOM PCB IF YOU MISSED THE GROUP BUYS. ONLY IN THE LAST FEW DAYS HAS IT BEEN EVEN POSSIBLE TO ORDER A PHANTOM PCB FROM A STOREFRONT. SO THE CAVALIER ATTITUDE ABOUT HOW EASY IT IS TO OBTAIN A PHANTOM PCB MAY BE A BIT IRRITATING TO THOSE OF US WHO HAD TO WAIT MONTHS OR EVEN YEARS TO GET OURS.

/rant

Aswell as those who STILL haven't received their R2 order

Hellmark · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 13:46:46 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 12 September 2013, 12:29:48

This isn't meant to slight you, personally, because several newer members have expressed the same sentiment, but...

FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS NOW IT HAS BEEN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO OBTAIN A PHANTOM PCB IF YOU MISSED THE GROUP BUYS. ONLY IN THE LAST FEW DAYS HAS IT BEEN EVEN POSSIBLE TO ORDER A PHANTOM PCB FROM A STOREFRONT. SO THE CAVALIER ATTITUDE ABOUT HOW EASY IT IS TO OBTAIN A PHANTOM PCB MAY BE A BIT IRRITATING TO THOSE OF US WHO HAD TO WAIT MONTHS OR EVEN YEARS TO GET OURS.

/rant

Oh, I know it only has been extremely recently. I may only be recently active, but I have lurked around here for about 4 years. A change to be easier to obtain, is still a change, whether it happened a year ago, or yesterday.

argyakrivos · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 14:22:03 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 12 September 2013, 10:39:58

I'd much rather do stainless since I like it a lot and it's easier for me, but the people of GH seem to want anodized aluminum.

In terms of plates, I'm thinking of running an ANSI150 Phantom Plate and a uTKL which should work as a phantom plate with the exception of doing the numberpad on the right side because the controller goes there.

Colors, it looks like black is the clear winner with purple, gray and red as strong seconds.

Does this mean that you won't be running an ANSI125 one?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 14:49:34 »

Quote from: argyakrivos on Thu, 12 September 2013, 14:22:03

Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 12 September 2013, 10:39:58
I'd much rather do stainless since I like it a lot and it's easier for me, but the people of GH seem to want anodized aluminum.

In terms of plates, I'm thinking of running an ANSI150 Phantom Plate and a uTKL which should work as a phantom plate with the exception of doing the numberpad on the right side because the controller goes there.

Colors, it looks like black is the clear winner with purple, gray and red as strong seconds.
Does this mean that you won't be running an ANSI125 one?

uTKL is ANSI 125.

Hellmark · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 16:39:28 »

Doing Phantom150 and uTKL is fine for me, since that still gives a ANSI125 option.

Although thinking about it, my primary want for stainless steel, is for a stripped down keyboard, where the plate doubles as a face, but with both uTKL and Phantom, that isn't an option as their are holes around the arrows. That said, it really doesn't matter too much which material it is, although I still give stainless steel the edge because if it is cheaper.

argyakrivos · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 18:02:19 »

All right, since uTKL is ANSI125 then I'm fine with that. I actually prefer stainless steel as well - better material and lower price.

If there's gonna be a uTKL plate with stainless steel, and the price is decent enough, then I will definitely get at least two plates.

danielucf · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:32:26 »

I think a Phantom plate that supported 10x and 8x spacebars would be pretty cool. Ditto for GH60

edit: sandblasted and anodized plates would look pretty amazing.

The_Beast · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:34:10 »

Quote from: danielucf on Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:32:26

I think a Phantom plate that supported 10x and 8x spacebars would be pretty cool. Ditto for GH60

I don't think you can have a 8x or a 10x since it would more than likely hit a switch cutout. If it does hit a cutout, that stabilizer would need to be PCB, which the phantom doesn't support.

However, I could be wrong *waits for Jd*

Hellmark · « **Reply #50 on:** Fri, 13 September 2013, 08:55:27 »

Quote from: danielucf on Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:32:26

edit: sandblasted and anodized plates would look pretty amazing.

Sandblasted would have to be on the stainless steel, because blasting aluminum can be tricky. You can easily wear away too much, and if the wrong blasting media is used, you can easily damage the piece.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #51 on:** Fri, 13 September 2013, 09:28:54 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:34:10

Quote from: danielucf on Thu, 12 September 2013, 22:32:26
I think a Phantom plate that supported 10x and 8x spacebars would be pretty cool. Ditto for GH60

I don't think you can have a 8x or a 10x since it would more than likely hit a switch cutout. If it does hit a cutout, that stabilizer would need to be PCB, which the phantom doesn't support.

However, I could be wrong *waits for Jd*

Yes, the stabilizer holes for 8/9/10x spacebars will fit in the ANS150 plate. 8x spacebar won't work, even though 1.5-1-1-8-1-1-1.5 would fit on the plate, the holes on the PCB don't line up for the inside 1x switches next to the spacebar.

oaklandishh · « **Reply #52 on:** Fri, 13 September 2013, 15:38:17 »

I am still very interested in this GB. Any plate that will work with the phantom is good. but cheaper is better.

TLSC.wipeOut · « **Reply #53 on:** Sat, 14 September 2013, 13:15:47 »

hi beast, any new updates on this being an actual GB? ^^

gropingmantis · « **Reply #54 on:** Tue, 17 September 2013, 01:02:59 »

Anyone have a link to where JDCarpe posted his HHKB TKL design? Very interested in an ISO version!

edit: Ah I found it in the previous thread. Yeah that in ISO pls!

TLSC.wipeOut · « **Reply #55 on:** Tue, 24 September 2013, 15:27:56 »

Any word regarding this plate buy?? o.o

pichu23 · « **Reply #56 on:** Sat, 28 September 2013, 03:32:46 »

^ as above.
Interested in getting a plate. Any updates ?

badboybry9000 · « **Reply #57 on:** Sat, 28 September 2013, 08:45:12 »

I'm curious too. I'm interested in at least two plates.

argyakrivos · « **Reply #58 on:** Sat, 28 September 2013, 12:23:54 »

Quote from: badboybry9000 on Sat, 28 September 2013, 08:45:12

I'm curious too. I'm interested in at least two plates.

Same here... let's see...

Proc31 · « **Reply #59 on:** Sun, 29 September 2013, 11:47:12 »

Any updates on this as I'm very interested in getting a couple of plates?

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #60 on:** Sun, 29 September 2013, 16:57:52 »

Beast stated from the beginning that this wouldn't be happening until around/after thanksgiving. He's got a lot going on up until then, so don't expect any news regarding this becoming a GB until that time frame.

argyakrivos · « **Reply #61 on:** Mon, 30 September 2013, 16:03:11 »

I'm really looking forward to this. I just wish we could run it sooner.

pichu23 · « **Reply #62 on:** Mon, 30 September 2013, 16:52:16 »

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Sun, 29 September 2013, 16:57:52

Beast stated from the beginning that this wouldn't be happening until around/after thanksgiving. He's got a lot going on up until then, so don't expect any news regarding this becoming a GB until that time frame.

So around Dec I assume ? Sry, I don't celebrate thanksgiving lol.

jonathanyu · « **Reply #63 on:** Mon, 30 September 2013, 20:02:53 »

Quote from: pichu23 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 16:52:16

Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Sun, 29 September 2013, 16:57:52
Beast stated from the beginning that this wouldn't be happening until around/after thanksgiving. He's got a lot going on up until then, so don't expect any news regarding this becoming a GB until that time frame.

So around Dec I assume ? Sry, I don't celebrate thanksgiving lol.

Thanks giving is November.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 30 September 2013, 20:05:09 »

Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 30 September 2013, 20:02:53

Quote from: pichu23 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 16:52:16
Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Sun, 29 September 2013, 16:57:52
Beast stated from the beginning that this wouldn't be happening until around/after thanksgiving. He's got a lot going on up until then, so don't expect any news regarding this becoming a GB until that time frame.

So around Dec I assume ? Sry, I don't celebrate thanksgiving lol.
Thanks giving is November.

I think it's in October in Canada, but yeah, The_Beast is in the US.

FYI, Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November in the US.

CalmB4tehPwn · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 01 October 2013, 04:31:21 »

And it sounds like he's planning on taking orders and getting it manufactured in November, with plates shipping out early December.

BliTzKiN · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 01 October 2013, 07:10:13 »

Just in time for christmas!

pichu23 · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 01 October 2013, 07:48:53 »

More

Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 30 September 2013, 20:02:53

Quote from: pichu23 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 16:52:16
Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Sun, 29 September 2013, 16:57:52
Beast stated from the beginning that this wouldn't be happening until around/after thanksgiving. He's got a lot going on up until then, so don't expect any news regarding this becoming a GB until that time frame.

So around Dec I assume ? Sry, I don't celebrate thanksgiving lol.
Thanks giving is November.

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 30 September 2013, 20:05:09

Quote from: jonathanyu on Mon, 30 September 2013, 20:02:53
Quote from: pichu23 on Mon, 30 September 2013, 16:52:16
Quote from: CalmB4tehPwn on Sun, 29 September 2013, 16:57:52
Beast stated from the beginning that this wouldn't be happening until around/after thanksgiving. He's got a lot going on up until then, so don't expect any news regarding this becoming a GB until that time frame.

So around Dec I assume ? Sry, I don't celebrate thanksgiving lol.
Thanks giving is November.

I think it's in October in Canada, but yeah, The_Beast is in the US.

FYI, Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday in November in the US.

Lol thanks guys. So I'll have a month or so to gather up $ anyways.

JPG · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 01 October 2013, 08:09:54 »

I don't know if it's the best place to ask, but is there still plans for a 60% plate (poker for me) but with the bent sides to make some kind of case at the same time?

The_Beast · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 01 October 2013, 08:56:04 »

Quote from: JPG on Tue, 01 October 2013, 08:09:54

I don't know if it's the best place to ask, but is there still plans for a 60% plate (poker for me) but with the bent sides to make some kind of case at the same time?

It's being bent by another forum member. He has a test plate, I'm just waiting for it to be bent.

JPG · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 01 October 2013, 08:57:57 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 01 October 2013, 08:56:04

Quote from: JPG on Tue, 01 October 2013, 08:09:54
I don't know if it's the best place to ask, but is there still plans for a 60% plate (poker for me) but with the bent sides to make some kind of case at the same time?

It's being bent by another forum member. He has a test plate, I'm just waiting for it to be bent.

Nice to hear. So I suppose that if all works well it will end up as a different GB than this one?

The_Beast · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 01 October 2013, 09:01:19 »

Quote from: JPG on Tue, 01 October 2013, 08:57:57

Quote from: The_Beast on Tue, 01 October 2013, 08:56:04
Quote from: JPG on Tue, 01 October 2013, 08:09:54
I don't know if it's the best place to ask, but is there still plans for a 60% plate (poker for me) but with the bent sides to make some kind of case at the same time?

It's being bent by another forum member. He has a test plate, I'm just waiting for it to be bent.

Nice to hear. So I suppose that if all works well it will end up as a different GB than this one?

Not sure yet since I don't know when I'll be getting the test plate back.

Dansor · « **Reply #72 on:** Wed, 02 October 2013, 11:14:41 »

I would really be up for this. Been wanting a Filco-compatible TKL plate that allows for relatively painless switch mods (after the initial pain of installing, of course).
A nice color would be icing on the cake.

IonutZ · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 08 October 2013, 20:39:21 »

Really want a plate for my QFR...

roadblock2thesun · « **Reply #74 on:** Mon, 14 October 2013, 07:32:30 »

So looking forward to another plate group buy. I bought the phantom r1 pcb, and then got side tracked with life. By the time I got back to the forums, all of the cases and plate buys had ended. Currently playing catchup to get back in the game.

frogamic · « **Reply #75 on:** Mon, 14 October 2013, 19:11:38 »

Not sure how these plate buys work, but would it be possible to have a custom design tacked on to the order? Local laser cutting has proved prohibitively expensive for me.

Tarzan_ · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 17 October 2013, 12:03:23 »

Along the same lines as the poster above; how expensive would it be for your local fab shop to cut a layers ErgoDox case out of stainless steel? Would it be around $20-25 per layer, or...?

AKmalamute · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 17 October 2013, 19:42:35 »

Quote from: Tarzan

Along the same lines as the poster above; how expensive would it be for your local fab shop to cut a layers ErgoDox case out of stainless steel?

As to a Litster style steel Ergodox case, I've sorta derailed CZarek's 'proper case' thread pointing out that now that I've see usable files I'm going to research exactly this question. I'll update that thread with some vague price tiers if I hear anything promising.

Pyrelink · « **Reply #78 on:** Sat, 30 November 2013, 21:57:44 »

So is there any update on this? Still pretty interested in getting a plate for my QFR...

badboybry9000 · « **Reply #79 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 10:24:00 »

I'm glad someone else is wondering. I'm still interested in at least 2 plates.

swill · « **Reply #80 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:02:15 »

Quote from: Dansor on Wed, 02 October 2013, 11:14:41

I would really be up for this. Been wanting a Filco-compatible TKL plate that allows for relatively painless switch mods (after the initial pain of installing, of course).
A nice color would be icing on the cake.

Looking for the same thing. How do I get in on this?

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #81 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:03:15 »

Someone posted a plate for sale in the classifieds...just sayin

swill · « **Reply #82 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:27:39 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:03:15

Someone posted a plate for sale in the classifieds...just sayin

...runs to go find... Thank...

swill · « **Reply #83 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:32:08 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:03:15

Someone posted a plate for sale in the classifieds...just sayin

That plate does not have cutouts for switch top removal. The search continues...

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #84 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:33:01 »

Quote from: swill on Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:32:08

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:03:15
Someone posted a plate for sale in the classifieds...just sayin

That plate does not have cutouts for switch top removal. The search continues...

doh I did not pay enough attention....my apologies....

swill · « **Reply #85 on:** Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:45:59 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:33:01

Quote from: swill on Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:32:08

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Mon, 02 December 2013, 12:03:15
Someone posted a plate for sale in the classifieds...just sayin

That plate does not have cutouts for switch top removal. The search continues...

doh I did not pay enough attention....my apologies....

No worries. I appreciate that you pointed it out as a potential option.

nickr · « **Reply #86 on:** Sat, 07 December 2013, 00:32:00 »

just to keep the momentum going, I'm also still interested in a plate.

Salisen · « **Reply #87 on:** Mon, 23 December 2013, 12:07:55 »

I'm interested in buying a black ISO125 plate, possibly 2 of them. Also pretty interested in getting a Phantom PCB if possible.

lcs · « **Reply #88 on:** Mon, 23 December 2013, 12:35:50 »

Quote from: Salisen on Mon, 23 December 2013, 12:07:55

I'm interested in buying a black ISO125 plate, possibly 2 of them. Also pretty interested in getting a Phantom PCB if possible.

You can get a phantom PCB on mechanicalkeyboards.com

PocoLoco · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 14 December 2014, 20:48:01 »

i would also be interested in two plates to be brutally honest i dont mind if aluminum or stainless steel

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #90 on:** Sun, 14 December 2014, 20:51:49 »

Just a few more days and it would have been a year old necro.

Puddsy · « **Reply #91 on:** Sun, 14 December 2014, 20:55:26 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 14 December 2014, 20:51:49

Just a few more days and it would have been a year old necro.

So close, yet so far.

PocoLoco · « **Reply #92 on:** Mon, 15 December 2014, 08:21:58 »

hahah sorry about the necro. Wishful thinking didnt bother to see the year

oh well

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