Author Topic: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened) (Read 78892 times)

mudcakehoney · « **Reply #150 on:** Thu, 02 November 2017, 14:05:19 »

Sorry if this has been said but has a rough date been set for the GB?

audax989 · « **Reply #151 on:** Fri, 03 November 2017, 00:42:15 »

what is the rough weight on this keyboard? will future revisions add a weighted version?

_rubik · « **Reply #152 on:** Sat, 04 November 2017, 10:10:19 »

This is hot. Definitely interested in how this pans out.

foxlive · « **Reply #153 on:** Sun, 05 November 2017, 05:13:25 »

Will receive my budapest SA tomorrow! I definitly want a purple CA66 with brass plate to go with it

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #154 on:** Sun, 05 November 2017, 09:35:40 »

Quote from: mudcakehoney on Thu, 02 November 2017, 14:05:19

Sorry if this has been said but has a rough date been set for the GB?

Still unsure. Few things need to be changed and may take some time.

Quote from: audax989 on Fri, 03 November 2017, 00:42:15

what is the rough weight on this keyboard? will future revisions add a weighted version?

1.5kg with assembly.
There is no room to put a weight in I guess.

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #155 on:** Sun, 05 November 2017, 09:45:28 »

After reading all feedbacks and having a discussion, we decided to change switch orientation to normal(not inverted as old one).
Brass plate and Titanium badge are added.
Other things like default colors, plate colors, QMK supporting... etc, are still pending.

The first thing we need to finish is to test our new PCB.
If it's passed the examination, I think the GB date will be close.

Thanks for all your comments. We promised to do a GB surely better than previous two in China.

Vigrith · « **Reply #156 on:** Sun, 05 November 2017, 10:34:51 »

Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Sun, 05 November 2017, 09:45:28

After reading all feedbacks and having a discussion, we decided to change switch orientation to normal(not inverted as old one).
Brass plate and Titanium badge are added.
Other things like default colors, plate colors, QMK supporting... etc, are still pending.

The first thing we need to finish is to test our new PCB.
If it's passed the examination, I think the GB date will be close.

Thanks for all your comments. We promised to do a GB surely better than previous two in China.

Glad to hear it!

Please do make sure everything is in order before GB opens haha, Time TKL and GMK Laser are both currently active so I'm (and surely others too) going to be very poor for the rest of the month T_T

_rubik · « **Reply #157 on:** Sun, 05 November 2017, 11:58:52 »

Im wondering if, given the classic design and feel, the pcb can support alps switches also. That for me would as SO much value to the package. How does everyone else feel about that?

MeloDet · « **Reply #158 on:** Mon, 06 November 2017, 16:06:31 »

Quote from: _rubik on Sun, 05 November 2017, 11:58:52

Im wondering if, given the classic design and feel, the pcb can support alps switches also. That for me would as SO much value to the package. How does everyone else feel about that?

Op has already mentioned that it's not an option unfortunately

pixelpusher · « **Reply #159 on:** Mon, 06 November 2017, 16:19:29 »

even if it did have alps support, would you want to spend that much money on an awesome board and then have to scrap together some random keycaps for compatibility?

_rubik · « **Reply #160 on:** Mon, 06 November 2017, 20:31:39 »

Quote from: reececonrad on Mon, 06 November 2017, 16:19:29

even if it did have alps support, would you want to spend that much money on an awesome board and then have to scrap together some random keycaps for compatibility?

You have a point... But still... think about that vintage looking board with some sweet sweet Alps blues.. Hnngg

Unforgivable · « **Reply #161 on:** Mon, 06 November 2017, 20:54:05 »

If this stays at the $250 mark, and in that purple shade in the Original Post, I’m 100% in!

Extra for brass? Sure!

South facing LEDs please!

This thing looks rad!

foxlive · « **Reply #162 on:** Fri, 10 November 2017, 17:47:19 »

Any info on when the GB is expected

?

Asbrodeus · « **Reply #163 on:** Fri, 10 November 2017, 20:29:54 »

Is there a complete list of proposed case colors somewhere? I skimmed through the thread a few times but haven't seen it.

superdoedoe · « **Reply #164 on:** Fri, 10 November 2017, 20:47:12 »

the Taobao GB orders are being cnc'd right now.

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #165 on:** Sat, 11 November 2017, 06:47:25 »

We are currently testing our PCB right now.

Looks like it won't delay anything of our up coming schedule.

R2 cases in China will be sent to anodizing factory on 25th.
We will see how they goes and start to plan GH GB.

Thanks for being so patient.

pixelpusher · « **Reply #166 on:** Sun, 12 November 2017, 21:28:04 »

Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Sat, 11 November 2017, 06:47:25

We are currently testing our PCB right now.
Looks like it won't delay anything of our up coming schedule.

R2 cases in China will be sent to anodizing factory on 25th.
We will see how they goes and start to plan GH GB.

Thanks for be so patient.

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to it!

Brammm87 · « **Reply #167 on:** Mon, 13 November 2017, 08:39:27 »

Oh man, color me impressed AND interested!

GreyAmbience · « **Reply #168 on:** Wed, 15 November 2017, 03:34:12 »

This looks amazing

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foxlive · « **Reply #169 on:** Sun, 19 November 2017, 11:00:37 »

Any info on how the GH GB will be hold? Unlimited quantity or limited one. If limited, FCFS? Raffle?

Chromatrope · « **Reply #170 on:** Mon, 20 November 2017, 04:34:07 »

Very, very nice board. I would die for a red one.

mudcakehoney · « **Reply #171 on:** Mon, 20 November 2017, 04:56:08 »

Quote from: Chromatrope on Mon, 20 November 2017, 04:34:07

Very, very nice board. I would die for a red one.

I voted for red too, but I seriously can’t decide what colour I’d prefer

Hawkfriend · « **Reply #172 on:** Mon, 20 November 2017, 22:13:18 »

this is too good!

foxlive · « **Reply #173 on:** Fri, 01 December 2017, 10:18:30 »

Quote from: foxlive on Sun, 19 November 2017, 11:00:37

Any info on how the GH GB will be hold? Unlimited quantity or limited one. If limited, FCFS? Raffle?

Still no news??

I want this ca66 so badly

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #174 on:** Wed, 06 December 2017, 01:49:01 »

Hello guys, it's been a while since last update.

We are making our second sample PCB. Hope everything goes well.

About online editor, Yang finally released the English version. You can check the pic below:

R2 cases are now in the anodizing factory right now. We wish we can finish them quickly and start the GB here.

Have a wonderful Xmas guys!

typischt · « **Reply #175 on:** Wed, 06 December 2017, 02:12:55 »

Soo ready for this.

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audax989 · « **Reply #176 on:** Sun, 10 December 2017, 18:44:22 »

I've decided to abandon the ALFX2 and jump on this.

superdoedoe · « **Reply #177 on:** Sun, 10 December 2017, 19:29:38 »

Quote from: audax989 on Sun, 10 December 2017, 18:44:22

I've decided to abandon the ALFX2 and jump on this.

I'll tell you all about both when my CA66 finishes the anno process.

audax989 · « **Reply #178 on:** Sun, 10 December 2017, 19:33:22 »

Quote from: superdoedoe on Sun, 10 December 2017, 19:29:38

Quote from: audax989 on Sun, 10 December 2017, 18:44:22
I've decided to abandon the ALFX2 and jump on this.

I'll tell you all about both when my CA66 finishes the anno process.

Awwww man. Gb ends tomorrow for the alf. But yeah. I think I’m still gearing towards this.

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fractl · « **Reply #179 on:** Mon, 11 December 2017, 12:03:44 »

Do you have any idea if the PCBs will be holtite-friendly? The mounting hole diameter for the commonly used holtites is 0.058" (1.47mm).

I would like to make my next build hot-swappable, but, obviously, this isn't like building a 60% where I could use a universal pcb that has been proven to work with holtites.

ctrl · « **Reply #180 on:** Wed, 13 December 2017, 07:08:34 »

My body is ready for this.

foxlive · « **Reply #181 on:** Wed, 13 December 2017, 15:57:35 »

Quote from: ctrl on Wed, 13 December 2017, 07:08:34

My body is ready for this.

Yeah, me too.. but my wallet is not

I hope it will not run too soon!!

InvidiousIgnoramus · « **Reply #182 on:** Wed, 13 December 2017, 17:18:14 »

Quote from: foxlive on Wed, 13 December 2017, 15:57:35

Quote from: ctrl on Wed, 13 December 2017, 07:08:34
My body is ready for this.

Yeah, me too.. but my wallet is not

I hope it will not run too soon!!

It's... Running right now...

typischt · « **Reply #183 on:** Wed, 13 December 2017, 17:22:47 »

Quote from: InvidiousIgnoramus on Wed, 13 December 2017, 17:18:14

Quote from: foxlive on Wed, 13 December 2017, 15:57:35
Quote from: ctrl on Wed, 13 December 2017, 07:08:34
My body is ready for this.

Yeah, me too.. but my wallet is not

I hope it will not run too soon!!
It's... Running right now...

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

I guess you mean one running on taobao or somewhere..

InvidiousIgnoramus · « **Reply #184 on:** Wed, 13 December 2017, 17:27:07 »

Quote from: typischt on Wed, 13 December 2017, 17:22:47

Quote from: InvidiousIgnoramus on Wed, 13 December 2017, 17:18:14
Quote from: foxlive on Wed, 13 December 2017, 15:57:35
Quote from: ctrl on Wed, 13 December 2017, 07:08:34
My body is ready for this.

Yeah, me too.. but my wallet is not

I hope it will not run too soon!!
It's... Running right now...
WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?
I guess you mean one running on taobao or somewhere..

Whoops, thought this was a different thread. Never mind.

smohamed · « **Reply #185 on:** Wed, 13 December 2017, 18:21:09 »

THIS IS MY ENDGAME, I already ordered my GB keyset

ctrl · « **Reply #186 on:** Thu, 14 December 2017, 00:34:48 »

Quote from: foxlive on Wed, 13 December 2017, 15:57:35

Quote from: ctrl on Wed, 13 December 2017, 07:08:34
My body is ready for this.

Yeah, me too.. but my wallet is not

I hope it will not run too soon!!

True. I can't wait for it, but I really hope it drops sometime after the holidays and after a payday. Like end of January.

Seriously, the more I look at that layout, the more I love it.

foxlive · « **Reply #187 on:** Fri, 15 December 2017, 06:56:08 »

I tought that I would take it in purple with my Grand Budapest SA, but it will finally go on a purple Klippe with brass plate.. So I think I will go with GMK Laser (kobe + blocknet!) on dark gray I think.. This would be amazing too I think

foxlive · « **Reply #188 on:** Thu, 21 December 2017, 16:34:50 »

Any news on this? I am still super excited about this and I cannot wait to join the group buy. I want on of this ca66 soooo badly

audax989 · « **Reply #189 on:** Sun, 24 December 2017, 22:22:22 »

I hope this launches soon. No.1 will go on oco soon too and I only have budget for one board

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the pokemon kid · « **Reply #190 on:** Tue, 02 January 2018, 17:11:27 »

Has there been any update to this? I want to find out timescales on when this might be starting so that I can get sufficiently hyped for how long left...

PlayKeyboardTW · « **Reply #191 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 19:19:53 »

Happy New Year guys!

We finally complete our R2 GB production in China.

Now we can move to here now.

Please fill the form if you want to get the notification of GB launching at very first time: https://goo.gl/forms/dPy287zMTW4LHqmC3

We are now confirming some details with Paypal. Hope we can sort them out soon!

typischt · « **Reply #192 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 19:36:33 »

Yees, really glad to hear this!

Ah yeah, by the way, any infos on the colors yet? Sorry if they were already fixed and mentioned in the thread, but can‘t remember reading anything about it.

energyd · « **Reply #193 on:** Thu, 04 January 2018, 20:21:51 »

Color decided? really want the navy blue.

sanryu · « **Reply #194 on:** Fri, 05 January 2018, 01:34:26 »

I had to buy Chinese GB.
My pcb is a reverse pcb.
Do you also produce Stansted pcb?
I want to make a purchase. Standard PCB

RSC · « **Reply #195 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 05:04:21 »

I think I really want one of these...

energyd · « **Reply #196 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 12:31:53 »

I'm in if this color going to be available: https://imgur.com/a/hr3Jt

tragedyfoundus · « **Reply #197 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 13:19:39 »

Just saw this on Reddit and I have to get one of these, looks absolutely amazing.

Vigrith · « **Reply #198 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 13:34:27 »

Quote from: energyd on Sat, 06 January 2018, 12:31:53

I'm in if this color going to be available: https://imgur.com/a/hr3Jt

Pretty sure that's the default, or was for the Chinese GBs at least.

donut_sauce · « **Reply #199 on:** Sat, 06 January 2018, 15:54:24 »

Definitely in if this gets QMK support.

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Author Topic: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened) (Read 78892 times)