[GB] [Round 1 done] ISO & ANSI 60% mountplates

[LeandreN]

If you could discuss this in my IC for the second run, it would be nice.
Want to keep this thread nice and clean

EDIT: i mean, keep the suggestions for round 2 in my IC thread until round 2 is started. Plates arrival can be posted here

[primered6]

If you could discuss this in my IC for the second run, it would be nice.
Want to keep this thread nice and clean

Yay, the plates arrived.. I will go and rave about them in the IC while I fill them with Gateron Browns.

Overall great GB, good job LeandreN 

[LeandreN]

If you could discuss this in my IC for the second run, it would be nice.
Want to keep this thread nice and clean

Yay, the plates arrived.. I will go and rave about them in the IC while I fill them with Gateron Browns.

Overall great GB, good job LeandreN 

Please rave about them here too! This thread is ment for having a compilation of all the recieved plates
Awesome that they arrived quickly!

[flabbergast]

My plate's here! Thanks, it's marvellous!

[LeandreN]

My plate's here! Thanks, it's marvellous!

Awesome! Post pictures here if you feel like it

[Fire Brand]

Got mine also today, mine got a little bent up it seems but should be easily put right looks really nice too just got fingerprints on it now :X Best order a PCB to build it then

[LeandreN]

Got mine also today, mine got a little bent up it seems but should be easily put right looks really nice too just got fingerprints on it now :X Best order a PCB to build it then

Hope it wasn't to badly bent. Shouldn't harm it in any way by bending it back I suggest running it 10 seconds in cold water and drying with a towel! It will look awesome afterwards. Any way, good luck with your build. Let me know how it goes!

[faxe]

On the topic of PCB, is there any "Ready to Built" PCB available that works with this plate? I want to handwire one plate but would like a pcb for the other one (just to try different things).

[LeandreN]

On the topic of PCB, is there any "Ready to Built" PCB available that works with this plate? I want to handwire one plate but would like a pcb for the other one (just to try different things).

I don't know, but it should work with any 60% PCB from SPRiT or Winkeyless

[TalkingTree]

On the topic of PCB, is there any "Ready to Built" PCB available that works with this plate? I want to handwire one plate but would like a pcb for the other one (just to try different things).

Satan GH60 from China, you can find it on Aliexpress.com

[LeandreN]

I would appericate if you posted pictures here when you recieve your plates

[FreeChemicals]

I've also received the plate (probably last saturday, but it was delivered at the office).

Protip: try to keep tape off the plate, it took a lot of scrubbing and isopropyl to get it right (because it stains like hell upon drying, had to clean it like 5/6 times before it was almost even):







And the backside, which I haven't scrubbed as thoroughly as the front:



http://imgur.com/a/pcXLp


Aside from the tape on the plate (logistical issue, **** happens), it seems like a good plate. Its not bent either, which I feared a bit. Overall, I would buy one again/recommend you if you would start another GB.

[LeandreN]

I've also received the plate (probably last saturday, but it was delivered at the office).

Protip: try to keep tape off the plate, it took a lot of scrubbing and isopropyl to get it right (because it stains like hell upon drying, had to clean it like 5/6 times before it was almost even):

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And the backside, which I haven't scrubbed as thoroughly as the front:

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http://imgur.com/a/pcXLp


Aside from the tape on the plate (logistical issue, **** happens), it seems like a good plate. Its not bent either, which I feared a bit. Overall, I would buy one again/recommend you if you would start another GB.

Sorry about that :-/ That is what happens when i hurry too much. Thanks for the feedback, i will take this in mind the next time. I recommend running it in water and drying it fast in a towel.
Glad you are moslty happy with it

[dotGif]

Received my two ISO plates a few days ago.

Both plates look good, a minor bend but there was no problem bending it back.
Only thing i'm wondering about is why did you decide to tape both plates together? For one the tape is awful to get off and then all of the glue is left on the plate itself.
You can see on the image how the tape is on the plate, plus the glue left on the left side of the plate after i removed some of it.



Other than that, both plates look good and the switches fit well, but I'm not looking forward to cleaning the glue residue off the plates....

[LeandreN]

Received my two ISO plates a few days ago.

Both plates look good, a minor bend but there was no problem bending it back.
Only thing i'm wondering about is why did you decide to tape both plates together? For one the tape is awful to get off and then all of the glue is left on the plate itself.
You can see on the image how the tape is on the plate, plus the glue left on the left side of the plate after i removed some of it.

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Other than that, both plates look good and the switches fit well, but I'm not looking forward to cleaning the glue residue off the plates....

I will send you one ISO as compensation. (The last ones I have). I knew something had to go wrong.

The reason I taped them together was that I didn't want them to scratch with the other plate.

[dotGif]

Received my two ISO plates a few days ago.

Both plates look good, a minor bend but there was no problem bending it back.
Only thing i'm wondering about is why did you decide to tape both plates together? For one the tape is awful to get off and then all of the glue is left on the plate itself.
You can see on the image how the tape is on the plate, plus the glue left on the left side of the plate after i removed some of it.

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Other than that, both plates look good and the switches fit well, but I'm not looking forward to cleaning the glue residue off the plates....

I will send you one ISO as compensation. (The last ones I have). I knew something had to go wrong.

The reason I taped them together was that I didn't want them to scratch with the other plate.

Would really appreciate it, means I don't need to rush with cleaning and can spend my time getting every nook and cranny making sure it's properly done :).

The thought behind it is good and I understand the reasoning, but next time get some better quality tape that can be removed more easily.
Electrical or painters tape would probably be good bets, putting some cardboard between the plates would alleviate the issue as well.

Guess you already have my info, or do you want me to message you?

[LeandreN]

Received my two ISO plates a few days ago.

Both plates look good, a minor bend but there was no problem bending it back.
Only thing i'm wondering about is why did you decide to tape both plates together? For one the tape is awful to get off and then all of the glue is left on the plate itself.
You can see on the image how the tape is on the plate, plus the glue left on the left side of the plate after i removed some of it.

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Other than that, both plates look good and the switches fit well, but I'm not looking forward to cleaning the glue residue off the plates....

I will send you one ISO as compensation. (The last ones I have). I knew something had to go wrong.

The reason I taped them together was that I didn't want them to scratch with the other plate.

Would really appreciate it, means I don't need to rush with cleaning and can spend my time getting every nook and cranny making sure it's properly done :).

The thought behind it is good and I understand the reasoning, but next time get some better quality tape that can be removed more easily.
Electrical or painters tape would probably be good bets, putting some cardboard between the plates would alleviate the issue as well.

Guess you already have my info, or do you want me to message you?

Refund for one. The other is being sent tomorrow. I have all your info.

Thanks for letting me know :)

[3K]

Got my plate today too! It was well packed and not really bent at all.

There was just a little thing that bugged me... I underestimated Cherry once again.

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No, none of them fits.

Thank you for the great drop! Hope there will be more in the future.

[dotGif]

Received my two ISO plates a few days ago.

Both plates look good, a minor bend but there was no problem bending it back.
Only thing i'm wondering about is why did you decide to tape both plates together? For one the tape is awful to get off and then all of the glue is left on the plate itself.
You can see on the image how the tape is on the plate, plus the glue left on the left side of the plate after i removed some of it.

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Other than that, both plates look good and the switches fit well, but I'm not looking forward to cleaning the glue residue off the plates....

I will send you one ISO as compensation. (The last ones I have). I knew something had to go wrong.

The reason I taped them together was that I didn't want them to scratch with the other plate.

Would really appreciate it, means I don't need to rush with cleaning and can spend my time getting every nook and cranny making sure it's properly done :).

The thought behind it is good and I understand the reasoning, but next time get some better quality tape that can be removed more easily.
Electrical or painters tape would probably be good bets, putting some cardboard between the plates would alleviate the issue as well.

Guess you already have my info, or do you want me to message you?

Refund for one. The other is being sent tomorrow. I have all your info.

Thanks for letting me know :)

Thanks for the quick response and the compensation :).
Appreciate the refund but I'm already getting more than I paid for with an extra plate so I'm going to refund the refund unless it really offends you :P.

It was your first GB, as far as i know, and i bet it was stressful.
Mistakes will be made, all we can do is learn from them :)

[LeandreN]

Got my plate today too! It was well packed and not really bent at all.

There was just a little thing that bugged me... I underestimated Cherry once again.

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No, none of them fits.

Thank you for the great drop! Hope there will be more in the future.

Cherrys should fit. I have the exact plate and I am writing this on a Cherry stab keyboard.

How do they not fit? They fit tight, but you should be able to press them in by hand...

[LeandreN]

Received my two ISO plates a few days ago.

Both plates look good, a minor bend but there was no problem bending it back.
Only thing i'm wondering about is why did you decide to tape both plates together? For one the tape is awful to get off and then all of the glue is left on the plate itself.
You can see on the image how the tape is on the plate, plus the glue left on the left side of the plate after i removed some of it.

Show Image

Other than that, both plates look good and the switches fit well, but I'm not looking forward to cleaning the glue residue off the plates....

I will send you one ISO as compensation. (The last ones I have). I knew something had to go wrong.

The reason I taped them together was that I didn't want them to scratch with the other plate.

Would really appreciate it, means I don't need to rush with cleaning and can spend my time getting every nook and cranny making sure it's properly done :).

The thought behind it is good and I understand the reasoning, but next time get some better quality tape that can be removed more easily.
Electrical or painters tape would probably be good bets, putting some cardboard between the plates would alleviate the issue as well.

Guess you already have my info, or do you want me to message you?

Refund for one. The other is being sent tomorrow. I have all your info.

Thanks for letting me know :)

Thanks for the quick response and the compensation :).
Appreciate the refund but I'm already getting more than I paid for with an extra plate so I'm going to refund the refund unless it really offends you .

It was your first GB, as far as i know, and i bet it was stressful.
Mistakes will be made, all we can do is learn from them :)

Do what you want :)

Thanks.

[3K]

How do they not fit?

They all have the wrong length, but that has nothing to do with the plate!
The short Cherry stabs fit really good actually.

[LeandreN]

How do they not fit?

They all have the wrong length, but that has nothing to do with the plate!
The short Cherry stabs fit really good actually.

Ohhh God, never do that again. Almost got a heart attack.

I don't want more problems than the tape residue.

Glad you are happy with it

[pix3l_fodder]

Got mine, slight vertical bend (no problem) but the horizontal one is a *****, hopefully when screwed down it'll fit ok

[LeandreN]

Got mine, slight vertical bend (no problem) but the horizontal one is a *****, hopefully when screwed down it'll fit ok

Let me know how it goes. You can try laying something really heavy on it, and have it there over the night. Sorry about issues like this, the only thing I could do, is to invest money in packaging material, which I may end up doing for my next GB.

[nephiel]

What alloy were these again? I wonder if they could be heat treated to make them less prone to bending.

Probably not worth the cost, though.

[LeandreN]

What alloy were these again? I wonder if they could be heat treated to make them less prone to bending.

Probably not worth the cost, though.

Stainless Steel 304, does that sounds wrong to you,  I'll have to check it up in that case.

[pix3l_fodder]

Got mine, slight vertical bend (no problem) but the horizontal one is a *****, hopefully when screwed down it'll fit ok

Let me know how it goes. You can try laying something really heavy on it, and have it there over the night. Sorry about issues like this, the only thing I could do, is to invest money in packaging material, which I may end up doing for my next GB.

Don't worry about it, I have a feeling it was my numpty delivery man squeezing it into out postbox. Mine will be powder coated at a later date so any tape issues or slight bending can be sorted by me.

[LeandreN]

Got mine, slight vertical bend (no problem) but the horizontal one is a *****, hopefully when screwed down it'll fit ok

Let me know how it goes. You can try laying something really heavy on it, and have it there over the night. Sorry about issues like this, the only thing I could do, is to invest money in packaging material, which I may end up doing for my next GB.

Don't worry about it, I have a feeling it was my numpty delivery man squeezing it into out postbox. Mine will be powder coated at a later date so any tape issues or slight bending can be sorted by me.

Great
Also, you did only buy one plate, did it have any tape issues?

[dezoe]

Got mine yesterday. Some tape, some bending, no worries

 

[LeandreN]

Got mine yesterday. Some tape, some bending, no worries

 

Thanks for posting

[Paranoid]

Got mine yesterday as well. I have to say, this is the nicest non colored finish I've had for my plates so far. As already mentioned above, the tape was also a remark on from my end. I don't notice big bending on my plates at first sight. Will post some pics if I don't forget.
Anyway, big thanks to LeandreN! Really quick GB, fast turnaround, good communication. I'll gladly take part in future groupbuys from you 

[vitaLee]

Got mine yesterday.   
Minor horizontal bend, fixed by hand.
A little bit of tape on the left side but cleaned up that easily as well.
Some photos* (potato quality)


Super smooth Gaterons!
Super smooth group buy!

[LeandreN]

Got mine yesterday as well. I have to say, this is the nicest non colored finish I've had for my plates so far. As already mentioned above, the tape was also a remark on from my end. I don't notice big bending on my plates at first sight. Will post some pics if I don't forget.
Anyway, big thanks to LeandreN! Really quick GB, fast turnaround, good communication. I'll gladly take part in future groupbuys from you 

Thanks for the kind words!
I will take the issues of this GB and fix it when i am going for my round 2, i really appericate the feedback!

Enjoy your plate!

[LeandreN]

Got mine yesterday.   
Minor horizontal bend, fixed by hand.
A little bit of tape on the left side but cleaned up that easily as well.
Some photos* (potato quality)
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Super smooth Gaterons!
Super smooth group buy!

Thanks for the photo. Hope you enjoy both the plate and the Gaterons.

[quochung1989]

I'm worry about tape issue. Hope mine is not happen 

[LeandreN]

I'm worry about tape issue. Hope mine is not happen 

You ordered 1 plate so I don't think you will have that issue.

[jdeblese]

Just got mine as well. A bit of tape on the edge, and a very slight horizontal curvature as well, but the bend is small enough that I'll probably end up bending it more trying to fix it. The one Cherry test key I have fits perfectly. 

Thanks!

[quochung1989]

I'm worry about tape issue. Hope mine is not happen 

You ordered 1 plate so I don't think you will have that issue.

I wish you right

[LeandreN]

Just got mine as well. A bit of tape on the edge, and a very slight horizontal curvature as well, but the bend is small enough that I'll probably end up bending it more trying to fix it. The one Cherry test key I have fits perfectly. 

Thanks!

Awesome! Thansk for the update!

[heedpantsnow]

What radius did you guys use for the corners?  They look great!

[LeandreN]

What radius did you guys use for the corners?  They look great!

2.5 mm corners. thanks!

[faxe]

Plates arrived, no bending, otherwise a little sticky 

[LeandreN]

Plates arrived, no bending, otherwise a little sticky 

Hope you are still satisfied

[faxe]

Yeah, no problems at all!

[Paranoid]

Some lovely plates 


Only the front and back plate had a little tape, nothing major. I'll clean them...some other time 

[LeandreN]

Some lovely plates 

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Only the front and back plate had a little tape, nothing major. I'll clean them...some other time  ;D

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Thanks for the pictures

[pix3l_fodder]

Got mine, slight vertical bend (no problem) but the horizontal one is a *****, hopefully when screwed down it'll fit ok

Let me know how it goes. You can try laying something really heavy on it, and have it there over the night. Sorry about issues like this, the only thing I could do, is to invest money in packaging material, which I may end up doing for my next GB.

Don't worry about it, I have a feeling it was my numpty delivery man squeezing it into out postbox. Mine will be powder coated at a later date so any tape issues or slight bending can be sorted by me.

Great
Also, you did only buy one plate, did it have any tape issues?

Only on the very end, a little bit again its no problem for me as its getting painted.

[wannabesrevenge]

the plates came in and they look sexy as ****! Thanks man! You ran a killer GB

[mashby]

Plate arrived safe-and-sound. Just a little tape residue to clean in up on one end, but otherwise in perfect condition. Thank youLeandreN!