Update: 03/09Update: The designs for the PCB has been migrated to professional company that has been designing PCBs for 25+ years. It has come to my understanding that exercising business, without a legal contract and clear timelines, can be tricky. Permission to run this group buy/preorder has been approved twice. Once upon the inital 20-50 unit run and again when I realized that I needed to move the project to a full production order to fulfill the overwhelming interest and responses from the community. Honestly, after recent events, I was debating whether to cancel the group buy or not. However, I did not want to disappoint the community and break my promise to get these PCBs to you. I am limiting the quantity of the units being made to 200 to ensure fulfillment to my supporters. A second round is uncertain and will not happen unless I get another approval. Thank you guys for your support.
You may order these PCBs here:
https://store.projectkeyboard.com/products/preorder-tgr-alice-pcb. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me.
Hey Everyone,
This is an interest check for a TGR Alice compatible PCB and acrylic case. Yuktsi has graciously provided the
files and replacement pcbs will be made.
http://
PCB IC Form:
https://goo.gl/forms/du5ikq150OqvWlnK2Specifications:- TGR Alice compatible PCB
- Powered by ARM MCU
- QMK programmable
No underglow Underglow soldered- In-switch LED support
- MX & ALPS support
- USB mini (c not possible due to cutouts)
Units: 35 (maximum) Running through a fab
More
Shipping:
I have moved the plates to
GBMore
Plates:
Carbon Fiber (MX Only):
- Specs: 1.5mm matte black w/ twill weave
- MOQ: 10
- Lead: 1mo after GB close (est)
Polycarbonate(MX Only):
- Specs: 1.5mm clear
- MOQ: 30
- Lead: 1mo after GB close (est)
Shipping:Comments:- If you would like to see an ALPs plate added, you will need to provide the file.
- Very likely to run GB of plates first
Update (02/21)
If you plan on making your own acrylic plates here are your options:Yuktsi's original case files:
hereOr
Lubrigante: A TGR Alice Acrylic Case Revision By Zambumon
You can find the open source documentation here, but keep in mind that it is a work in progress.
NOTE: Please do not try the files until
this issue is closed. Thanks.
Notes:
- Photo/color is for display purpose at the moment, we will be going over solder mask options later on.
- Would like your feedback on the alps support layout of the PCB.
- Underglow support added.
- I will post more updates soon.
Thanks,
159
Updates:01/21: Requested quotes for PC & CF plates
01/25: PCB units increased, added ALPs support to PCB
01/25: Plate MOQ added, PC changed to clear (lead + qc decision), waiting for CF sample (est. 3 weeks)
01/27: Plate IC has been moved to
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=98385.0 which will hold the GB thread.
02/21: PCB Design complete. Acrylic cases added.
03/03: Withdrawn Acrylic case from gb due to QC/Fulfillment discrepancies.
Responses to Questions/Comments submitted:C: Wish that it included support for in-switch LED.
R: Sorry, but I would like to keep the costs low as possible for this run.
C: Anodized aluminum plates please.
R: I want us to hit the best MOQ prices. Offering too many option may reduce MOQ breaks.
C: Would prefer if it wasn't green and, shedding as much outer perimeter pcb that isn't needed.
R: I would like to keep the pcb shape as close to the original as possible. For color, if it doesn't affect the cost and majority wants a specific color we can look into it.
C: Would it be possible to add iso left shift and maybe a type of iso enter. Could be a numpad enter.
R: I would prefer not to change the original design.
C: Pls make hotswap.
R: More parts, more monies. DIY hotswap solutions are available.
C: Make it as bare bones as possible to keep costs down.
R: Yup, that is the plan.
C: If you could make an alps compatible version... omg.
R: Yes, I spoke to Maarten and he has agreed to add ALPs support to the pcb.
C: Would it be possible to just get the pcb?
R: Absolutely. You are not obligated to bundle the pcb and plate.