Author Topic: [GB][CLOSED] LeandreN Round 4, 60% kits, HHKB and winkeyless plates (Read 283821 times)

flabbergast · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 03 February 2016, 13:26:28 »

About the PCB questions: any 60% PCB that supports the so-called 'winkeyless' or 'winkey' layout (namely 1.5u - 1u - 1.5u - 7u - 1.5u - 1u - 1.5u bottom row spacing) will work with both types of plates offered here.

I have yet to see an 'aftermarket' 60% PCB that does not support this. In other words, all the PCBs named in this thread here do support it. To be more specific: The B-Face (also X2) from winkeyless linked above, GON's Nerd 60, SPRiT's faceW, true GH60, and all the variety of 60% PCBs found on taobao and aliexpress: 'satan GH60', 'red scarf II', 'AMJ60', ...

{Disclaimer: ordering from the Koreans generally works, the PCBs are of excellent quality; but can take a random amount of time. The true GH60 is also high quality. The Chinese PCBs are generally of acceptable quality, are cheap and tend to arrive in the advertised timeframe.}

{There's an IC for 'satan GH60' here on GH; seems to be run by someone in China close to the source of these PCBs.}

iLLucionist · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 03 February 2016, 15:25:07 »

Quote from: flabbergast on Wed, 03 February 2016, 13:26:28

About the PCB questions: any 60% PCB that supports the so-called 'winkeyless' or 'winkey' layout (namely 1.5u - 1u - 1.5u - 7u - 1.5u - 1u - 1.5u bottom row spacing) will work with both types of plates offered here.

I have yet to see an 'aftermarket' 60% PCB that does not support this. In other words, all the PCBs named in this thread here do support it. To be more specific: The B-Face (also X2) from winkeyless linked above, GON's Nerd 60, SPRiT's faceW, true GH60, and all the variety of 60% PCBs found on taobao and aliexpress: 'satan GH60', 'red scarf II', 'AMJ60', ...

{Disclaimer: ordering from the Koreans generally works, the PCBs are of excellent quality; but can take a random amount of time. The true GH60 is also high quality. The Chinese PCBs are generally of acceptable quality, are cheap and tend to arrive in the advertised timeframe.}

{There's an IC for 'satan GH60' here on GH; seems to be run by someone in China close to the source of these PCBs.}

Thanks, this is really helpful to get me started! Now time to learn how to solder.

deduction · « **Reply #52 on:** Wed, 03 February 2016, 20:52:34 »

I think I may have double-submitted my preorder. PMing you for consolidation.

Now I just need to find a HHKB bottom plate... Really excited to build a HHKB with Zealios switches.

flabbergast · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:33:59 »

Quote from: deduction on Wed, 03 February 2016, 20:52:34

Now I just need to find a HHKB bottom plate... Really excited to build a HHKB with Zealios switches.

Hmm...? I think that the plates offered here will be of similar nature as LeandreN's previous buys for JDCarpe-design plates. That means that they will require a PCB (because of the stabs and some switches aren't fixed enough without a PCB), and they're meant to fit into "standard" 60% cases. I don't think it's possible to mount these plates as a "sandwich-style" case, i.e. top plate + bottom plate + PCB in between (i.e. like Plancks are) - the holes in them aren't right for this.

apolotary · « **Reply #54 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 09:41:07 »

Entered the GB, can pay for the order with more candy

LeandreN · « **Reply #55 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 09:42:10 »

Quote from: apolotary on Thu, 04 February 2016, 09:41:07

Entered the GB, can pay for the order with more candy

I will keep that in mind when invoicing.

FLFisherman · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 09:42:24 »

Quote from: apolotary on Thu, 04 February 2016, 09:41:07

Entered the GB, can pay for the order with more candy

Japanese candy is an acceptable form of payment.

Disclaimer: The views or opinions of this member are not representative of the group buy leader.

LeandreN · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 09:44:39 »

Quote from: FLFisherman on Thu, 04 February 2016, 09:42:24

Disclaimer: The views or opinions of this member are not representative of the group buy leader.

Who knows?

apolotary · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 10:00:07 »

I munch down about 40-60% of candy I buy for sales so you better accept the candy fast

vegs · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 16:52:13 »

Entered

apolotary · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 04 February 2016, 18:37:00 »

Any case recommendations btw? I was thinking of taking TEX acrylic case and making another winkeyless hybrid

deduction · « **Reply #61 on:** Fri, 05 February 2016, 02:21:55 »

Quote from: flabbergast on Thu, 04 February 2016, 04:33:59

Quote from: deduction on Wed, 03 February 2016, 20:52:34
Now I just need to find a HHKB bottom plate... Really excited to build a HHKB with Zealios switches.
Hmm...? I think that the plates offered here will be of similar nature as LeandreN's previous buys for JDCarpe-design plates. That means that they will require a PCB (because of the stabs and some switches aren't fixed enough without a PCB), and they're meant to fit into "standard" 60% cases. I don't think it's possible to mount these plates as a "sandwich-style" case, i.e. top plate + bottom plate + PCB in between (i.e. like Plancks are) - the holes in them aren't right for this.

Damn, I was hoping to plate-mount the switches and handwire. Hm... Then I need to source a PCB, too.

wodan · « **Reply #62 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 01:37:39 »

In for a HHKB. Turns out I'm not manly enough for the covered 1U between the 1.5u mods. Winkeyless without winkeys is just cruel.

LeandreN · « **Reply #63 on:** Sat, 06 February 2016, 03:07:14 »

Quote from: wodan on Sat, 06 February 2016, 01:37:39

In for a HHKB. Turns out I'm not manly enough for the covered 1U between the 1.5u mods. Winkeyless without winkeys is just cruel.

Haha!

The point is that the universal plates i offer, do have the availability to have a 1u winkey. Therefore, it is not offered here.

TalkingTree · « **Reply #64 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 06:59:17 »

I'm getting a HHKB orange plate.

SJHL · « **Reply #65 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 15:37:31 »

Done. Blue HHKB plate, here we go!

grav3serker · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 12 February 2016, 22:44:56 »

Would I be able to use the HHKB plate on a V60? If I reassigned the keys via AHK?

TalkingTree · « **Reply #67 on:** Sat, 13 February 2016, 02:41:38 »

Quote from: grav3serker on Fri, 12 February 2016, 22:44:56

Would I be able to use the HHKB plate on a V60? If I reassigned the keys via AHK?

Only if the PCB supports the short right shift and the HHKB bottom row.

grav3serker · « **Reply #68 on:** Sat, 13 February 2016, 10:11:53 »

Quote from: TalkingTree on Sat, 13 February 2016, 02:41:38

Quote from: grav3serker on Fri, 12 February 2016, 22:44:56
Would I be able to use the HHKB plate on a V60? If I reassigned the keys via AHK?
Only if the PCB supports the short right shift and the HHKB bottom row.

Duh! Haha sometimes I don't think. Thanks for the reply! Cheers!

grav3serker · « **Reply #69 on:** Sun, 14 February 2016, 01:19:22 »

In for an HHKB plate!

SpikeBolt · « **Reply #70 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 07:03:32 »

I'm interested in the HHKB plate but the apparent lack of responsibility on package losses troubles me. I'm aware that USPS can lose packages since they recently lost a pretty pricey package for me so I'd like to know the shipping prices where losing the package would result in a refund. Otherwise I'm out.

lashiel · « **Reply #71 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 11:12:44 »

In for 2. Couldn't resist at the price. Don't really know what I'll do with them, but I figure worst case I can just sell for my money back.

Thanks LeandreN! Your GBs are insane.

LeandreN · « **Reply #72 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 11:17:00 »

Thanks for all the kind words. I will invoice when I have the samples.

deduction · « **Reply #73 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 12:07:36 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Mon, 15 February 2016, 11:17:00

Thanks for all the kind words. I will invoice when I have the samples.

I'm so excited for this plate. Keep us posted! I'm sure I'm not the only one who can hardly wait.

grav3serker · « **Reply #74 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 12:53:08 »

What case would you recommend for the 7u spacebar? Will most work with that? This will be my first custom, so I just want to make sure I get the right parts for it. Cheers!

TalkingTree · « **Reply #75 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 14:18:33 »

Quote from: grav3serker on Mon, 15 February 2016, 12:53:08

What case would you recommend for the 7u spacebar? Will most work with that? This will be my first custom, so I just want to make sure I get the right parts for it. Cheers!

The HHKB is 60% keyboard, so any Poker case will do.

If you want an aluminum case you can get a quality one from Pexon's store, otherwise China can offer you some nice plastic cases (this is a lot for two cases). I own one and it's ok.

Lastly, there's a dedicatedd HHKB-like case interest check going on, but I don't know how many kidneys it's gonna cost.

Auxo · « **Reply #76 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 14:21:58 »

Quote from: deduction on Mon, 15 February 2016, 12:07:36

Quote from: LeandreN on Mon, 15 February 2016, 11:17:00
Thanks for all the kind words. I will invoice when I have the samples.

I'm so excited for this plate. Keep us posted! I'm sure I'm not the only one who can hardly wait.

my build relies on this plate lol, pretty excited too

grav3serker · « **Reply #77 on:** Mon, 15 February 2016, 14:31:51 »

Quote from: TalkingTree on Mon, 15 February 2016, 14:18:33

Quote from: grav3serker on Mon, 15 February 2016, 12:53:08
What case would you recommend for the 7u spacebar? Will most work with that? This will be my first custom, so I just want to make sure I get the right parts for it. Cheers!
The HHKB is 60% keyboard, so any Poker case will do.

If you want an aluminum case you can get a quality one from Pexon's store, otherwise China can offer you some nice plastic cases (this is a lot for two cases). I own one and it's ok.

Lastly, there's a dedicatedd HHKB-like case interest check going on, but I don't know how many kidneys it's gonna cost.

Yeah I figured any case would work, I just wanted to make double sure

Thanks for the links! Cheers!

aaron6301 · « **Reply #78 on:** Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:31:03 »

In for a couple plates

Any chance for some purple plates?

Auxo · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 18 February 2016, 08:42:55 »

Quote from: aaron6301 on Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:31:03

In for a couple plates

Any chance for some purple plates?

^^^^ purple

also, quick question... is there even a 60% plate that has a built-in cover/block for the windows keys? or is this just gonna be a bare kit.

thank you

deduction · « **Reply #80 on:** Fri, 19 February 2016, 10:16:23 »

Quote from: CJD_Anthony on Thu, 18 February 2016, 08:42:55

Quote from: aaron6301 on Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:31:03
In for a couple plates

Any chance for some purple plates?

^^^^ purple

also, quick question... is there even a 60% plate that has a built-in cover/block for the windows keys? or is this just gonna be a bare kit.

thank you

The HHKB-style plates in this preorder will have blocks.

Auxo · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 19 February 2016, 15:12:27 »

Quote from: deduction on Fri, 19 February 2016, 10:16:23

Quote from: CJD_Anthony on Thu, 18 February 2016, 08:42:55
Quote from: aaron6301 on Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:31:03
In for a couple plates

Any chance for some purple plates?

^^^^ purple

also, quick question... is there even a 60% plate that has a built-in cover/block for the windows keys? or is this just gonna be a bare kit.

thank you

The HHKB-style plates in this preorder will have blocks.

Err im an idiot. I meant case not plate.
Is there a 60% non hhkb case that had a block built into the case?i know some custom made aluminum tkls does But I've never seen a 60%

Ludovician · « **Reply #82 on:** Mon, 22 February 2016, 04:46:00 »

Is it possible to change my pre-order options? I pre-ordered a red plate, want to get a blue one instead.

TalkingTree · « **Reply #83 on:** Mon, 22 February 2016, 05:11:00 »

Quote from: CJD_Anthony on Fri, 19 February 2016, 15:12:27

Is there a 60% non hhkb case that had a block built into the case?

There's an interest check for such case. Read more here.

LeandreN · « **Reply #84 on:** Fri, 26 February 2016, 04:03:38 »

Hi. Sorry for the lack of updates. I'm going to merge the winkeyless and HHKB buy into this round 4. Any orders for winkeyless and HHKB plates can be edited or cancelled now if you want. Still waiting for samples...

LeandreN

Pinecone · « **Reply #85 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 19:33:22 »

Quote from: lashiel on Mon, 15 February 2016, 11:12:44

In for 2. Couldn't resist at the price. Don't really know what I'll do with them, but I figure worst case I can just sell for my money back.

Thanks LeandreN! Your GBs are insane.

I'm in the same boat, man.

WNovizar · « **Reply #86 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 20:55:50 »

Hey, how can I join the GB? I remembered I filled the IC form, but where is the GB form?

Also, do you sell blue ANSI WKL plate

grav3serker · « **Reply #87 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 21:34:32 »

I might be interested in some Gaterons as well. What's the possibility, and what would the options be? All flavors?

Fullcream · « **Reply #88 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 22:51:54 »

Quote from: WNovizar on Mon, 29 February 2016, 20:55:50

Hey, how can I join the GB? I remembered I filled the IC form, but where is the GB form?

I am also wondering this. There is only a pre order form under the old info. And the other thread which was directed over here for the merge only had an IC form.

grav3serker · « **Reply #89 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 22:54:51 »

Quote from: Fullcream on Mon, 29 February 2016, 22:51:54

Quote from: WNovizar on Mon, 29 February 2016, 20:55:50
Hey, how can I join the GB? I remembered I filled the IC form, but where is the GB form?

I am also wondering this. There is only a pre order form under the old info. And the other thread which was directed over here for the merge only had an IC form.

The first line of the updated post:

More info coming soon. Merging round 4 and HHKB & winkeyless plates.

Liam · « **Reply #90 on:** Mon, 29 February 2016, 23:27:17 »

Waiting for round 5 with white PCB (maybe).

Btw those stab are just for spacebar only or include the others too?

Jumie · « **Reply #91 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 00:17:51 »

Quote from: Liam on Mon, 29 February 2016, 23:27:17

Waiting for round 5 with white PCB (maybe).
Btw those stab are just for spacebar only or include the others too?

If u buy the stabs, it will come in a set. 7u is optional if u want to build winkeyless layout.

Kalp1 · « **Reply #92 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 04:41:39 »

in for some gateron too,
+basic plate, PCB and Stab

ideus · « **Reply #93 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 07:15:44 »

Double check: The backspace could be either 2u or splitted? and the right shift should be splitted, right? Sorry if this had been already answered.

LeandreN · « **Reply #94 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 07:16:44 »

Quote from: ideus on Tue, 01 March 2016, 07:15:44

Double check: The backspace could be either 2u or splitted? and the right shift should be splitted, right? Sorry if this had been already answered.

Yes.

ideus · « **Reply #95 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 07:25:26 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Tue, 01 March 2016, 07:16:44

Quote from: ideus on Tue, 01 March 2016, 07:15:44
Double check: The backspace could be either 2u or splitted? and the right shift should be splitted, right? Sorry if this had been already answered.
Yes.

Thank you very much.

LeandreN · « **Reply #96 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 09:11:22 »

You better order a lot of PCBs. 100pcs MOQ. 50 for each colour. If we could balance the colors, that would be a dream come true.

Spaceman1200 · « **Reply #97 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 09:13:23 »

I'd be in for a orange pcb with orange plate

TalkingTree · « **Reply #98 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 10:30:45 »

Quote from: LeandreN on Tue, 01 March 2016, 09:11:22

MOQ 50 for each colour.

Which colours will you be offering in the end? Orange and Black?

LeandreN · « **Reply #99 on:** Tue, 01 March 2016, 10:31:43 »

Quote from: TalkingTree on Tue, 01 March 2016, 10:30:45

Quote from: LeandreN on Tue, 01 March 2016, 09:11:22
MOQ 50 for each colour.
Which colours will you be offering in the end? Orange and Black?

Yes.

News:

Poll

PCB colour preference, we will have colours, I will decide it in the end, but would love some community input.

Author Topic: [GB][CLOSED] LeandreN Round 4, 60% kits, HHKB and winkeyless plates (Read 283821 times)