Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 02:33:58
GROUP BUY THREAD: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87572.0
(http://i.imgur.com/7rNvoNR.jpg)
This keyboard is designed and made by Exclusive - a fellow Chinese keyboard enthusiast. Please provide your feedback and suggestions if you'd like to make some changes for the final product, I'll gather opinions and forward to him.
Make sure to fill this form if you are interested in purchasing one: https://goo.gl/forms/sSPZh0fLr7gZrN4Y2
Updates:
- UPDATE 1: I'm working with PCB maker. There will be an option to have detachable USB cable.
Once I can confirm with him, I will update on this later!CONFIRMED! - UPDATE 2: We are doing on design of the weight!
- UPDATE 3: WKL with 1.5u modifiers and 7u spacebar will be supported
Specifications:
- Anodized aluminum 6061 case
- 9 degrees slope
- Anodized aluminum or polished brass weight
- SS and aluminum plate
- Custom engraved text on the top badge
- Only support standard ANSI layout - 6.25u spacebar with 1.25u modifiers - both stepped and normal Capslock is supported
- Fully Programmable using Bootmapper Client
- Indicator LEDs, Capslock and Scroll Lock LEDs
- RGB diffuser and RGB side LEDs
- Available colors: Dark Grey, Red, Silver, Blue, Green, Purple, Pink, Black (http://imgur.com/gallery/WXqEL)
More photos of the finished protoype here: http://imgur.com/a/J4XX8
Estimated price is $310 for a full kit with aluminum weight and $330 for brass weight (will be less if we hit enough orders)
Additional Information:
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- Full kit (Aluminum Weight): $310
- Full kit (Brass Weight): $330
- Extra name plate: $5 - with custom text: $7
- Extra weight: Aluminum $40, Brass $55
- Extra PCB: $60
- Extra plate: $20
- High quality assemble package. Cost depends on switches and LED options
Design of the counterweight in the prototype sample has errors. A complete product will have its design as in this following image. Also suggestions for weight redesigns are welcome and appreciated.
(http://i.imgur.com/xZzU1q5.png)
GB will launch soon once we finalize the design.
Expected timeline:
- Group Buy opens: Feb 01, 2017
- Group Buy closes: Feb 15, 2017
- Deadline for payments: Feb 25, 2017
- Keyboards will be shipped out: Early April, 2017
Custom engraving samples:
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WARNING: We are working on E2-V1 Custom Numpad right now!!! :p It will match perfectly with E8-V1.
(http://i.imgur.com/1mrqXwE.png)
Post by: hoanglh94 on Mon, 23 January 2017, 02:39:50
Post by: renzpwns on Mon, 23 January 2017, 02:41:28
Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 02:44:21
Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 02:45:46
nice. Rarely see any custom TKL nowadays. Might consider picking one up :thumb:Yay. It's easy to you to get one. ;)
I like that engraving on the top right and the unique, symmetrical look on the bottom row.Yea. Thank you!
It's symmetrical and save money for keycaps. Haha. :p
Post by: Weiss on Mon, 23 January 2017, 02:49:35
That bottom row looks really interesting, definitely a different look from the standard WKL look most custom TKLs go for. One thing I have a potential problem is in the
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Only support standard ANSI layout
Because I can't live without my split back space. :'(
That engraving looks really sick though, definitely the best part of the board hands down. Though I do wonder, is the color of the engraving changeable or are we forced to use red?
Post by: maximm on Mon, 23 January 2017, 02:57:34
Does it support opening switches?
Post by: nickysan92 on Mon, 23 January 2017, 03:00:56
Won't be able to join this round but if there's ever a second round, would prefer to have the underside (brass weight?) changed since I find the engraving to be a little bit too "in your face" with the branding, IMHO.
Post by: trexous on Mon, 23 January 2017, 03:02:27
Post by: stoic-lemon on Mon, 23 January 2017, 03:03:47
Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 03:26:40
QuoteOnly support standard ANSI layout
Because I can't live without my split back space. :'(
That engraving looks really sick though, definitely the best part of the board hands down. Though I do wonder, is the color of the engraving changeable or are we forced to use red?
No chance for ISO?
Does it support opening switches?
Unfortunately only the standard ANSI layout is supported this time as it will require the redesigning of the PCB. And yes you could choose custom color as well as custom text on the name badge!
Definitely share the same opinion in regards to the bottom row being really interesting.
Won't be able to join this round but if there's ever a second round, would prefer to have the underside (brass weight?) changed since I find the engraving to be a little bit too "in your face" with the branding, IMHO.
The engraving part on the weight is just the initial and sample design. I agree it is somewhat "in your face" and we are open for suggestions for more refined designs. Any opinions is considered and appreciated.
Post by: trexous on Mon, 23 January 2017, 03:31:08
Post by: maximm on Mon, 23 January 2017, 03:47:22
Will it come with stepped caps or normal?
Post by: gadzkun on Mon, 23 January 2017, 04:00:04
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Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 06:57:01
ouch, now i'm confused lolHaha. :-\ :-\ :-\
Nice TKL! Color of the protoype is grey, isn't it?Yea, It's dark grey. I think it's the best color.
Could you give me an estimate price for shipping to aus?I have not decided the service yet. But it costs around $45-50 with tracking and takes less than 7 days to delivered.
I will try to find the best service and try to save your money.
please please pleaseeee i want it! :pYea haha. Hope we can make it successfully!
You say that this supports standard ANSI - but i still see a stepped caps lock. And that does not bode well for the "standard".Updated! Both stepped and normal Capslock is supported! ;)
Will it come with stepped caps or normal?
Orionv2+blackbird+matriXHaha. ;D :p
Post by: Unforgivable on Mon, 23 January 2017, 07:34:27
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Post by: Unforgivable on Mon, 23 January 2017, 08:01:33
I would love cursive! Looks amazing!
Post by: Slash Emperor on Mon, 23 January 2017, 08:20:57
Definitely digging the look of this one! Filled out the IC form.
Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 09:22:28
Please fill out the form if you are interested, it helps a lot.
Please keep in mind that we won't likely see any major changes in the final product. I think we should focus on the weight design and limited/founder edition from now on. Other layouts/suggestions will definitely be considered in future designs (if it happens of course...)
Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 23 January 2017, 09:38:31
The top of the board looks especially nice! I have three pieces of feedback.
1) The cutouts on the bottom that allow for the side lighting is a bit aggressive-looking. I think it would be nicer if it were smoothed out a bit. (This is totally subjective. This reminds me of some of the angles from the TANK, which I wasn't a fan of.)
2) The weight has too much text on it. I think it would look much better if the designers names were removed and it was just the logo and E8-V1.
3) If the designers names cannot be removed, there needs to either be more space added between "Designed by E-Team" and the names or more space between E8-V1 and "Designed by E-Team". Right now it looks like they're just misaligned.
Thanks!
Post by: potatobot on Mon, 23 January 2017, 09:55:31
Post by: Unforgivable on Mon, 23 January 2017, 10:01:55
Post by: Saiph on Mon, 23 January 2017, 10:13:57
Because I can't live without my split back space. :'(I'm finding myself in the same position. Love the layout otherwise.
Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 10:53:47
This looks really nice. Grey + Red combo always looks fantastic. Are those OG dyesubs in the picture?The keycaps set is GMK Classic Beige. Haha. OG dyesub will be better i guess. :p
For the top right badge, could we get it engraved however we want? In cursive, etc.? Or are we limited to one font style?For the name plate, you can give us the design. We will try to do it as you want. It can be customized. But I will calculate the customize price. It will be a bit higher. But not too much.
I would love cursive! Looks amazing!
I also forgot to mention, is it possible to have a detachable cable option? I like the look, but I can imagine it being a little annoying to store away with a cable attached to it.Yea I know. It depends on PCB. Anw, you will get a nice USB cable for free. Haha.
This or TX-84? Actually I'm a bit confuse... :-[ :-[Haha. :-\ :p
I'd so get one if I didn't have a TX87 already. Please keep us updated on your future designs (and keep green as a color option <3 )Yea. I will update the design soon. Green will be available!
damn son, this looks really awesome! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:Thanks, bro!
I'm actually not that big a fan of the bottom row layout, but otherwise it looks awesome :thumb:Yea haha. Thank you!
Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 11:14:12
I'm going to paste some of my feedback from the IC form here:
The top of the board looks especially nice! I have three pieces of feedback.
1) The cutouts on the bottom that allow for the side lighting is a bit aggressive-looking. I think it would be nicer if it were smoothed out a bit. (This is totally subjective. This reminds me of some of the angles from the TANK, which I wasn't a fan of.)
2) The weight has too much text on it. I think it would look much better if the designers names were removed and it was just the logo and E8-V1.
3) If the designers names cannot be removed, there needs to either be more space added between "Designed by E-Team" and the names or more space between E8-V1 and "Designed by E-Team". Right now it looks like they're just misaligned.
Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback. It is much appreciated!
1. Yes this is very subjective, perhaps we'll see a more classic and less-aggressive looking in future designs.
2 and 3. I'll have the weight remade and post the redesign on here soon!
Post by: livingspeedbump on Mon, 23 January 2017, 12:23:09
Pretty excited for this keyboard! Some aspects aren't my favorite, but for the price and the unique features it does have it is a no brainer to buy!
Post by: kmba on Mon, 23 January 2017, 13:08:13
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Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 19:00:00
Form filled out :thumb:Thanks! :thumb:
Pretty excited for this keyboard! Some aspects aren't my favorite, but for the price and the unique features it does have it is a no brainer to buy!
We will try to do our best!
That looks great. I'm definitely interested.Thanks!
In for updates:thumb:
This is an awesome board, the only thing really holding me back is a non detachable cable.I can feel you. But this time, we don't have another choice. Anw, you will receive a nice cable for free. :thumb:
Board looks really nice. That shifted spacebar would drive me nuts for gaming though. I rest my thumb on the edge below the X and C key. It's shifted over just enough where I can't do that :/Yea! I will update another design of top soon! :cool:
Post by: mit97 on Mon, 23 January 2017, 19:01:31
Looking forward to more updates!
Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 19:07:19
Looks good, but I agree that the weight design would look better with only the logo and the E8-V1, just my opinion.Yes! We will change it and update soon! :thumb:
Looking forward to more updates!
Post by: Saiph on Mon, 23 January 2017, 19:25:20
Post by: SixtyLife on Mon, 23 January 2017, 19:36:08
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Mon, 23 January 2017, 19:42:09
Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.
Totally agree with you. It's very unique and is why I'm interested in this GB. But honestly, I'd reprogram the right gui key to app (right click) since I use it way too frequently.
Edit: ****ing autocorrect
Post by: jhoang on Mon, 23 January 2017, 19:46:03
Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.
Totally agree with you. It's very unique and is why I'm in tested in this GB. But honestly, I'd reprogram the right gui key to app (right click) since I use it way too frequently.
Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.
looks great. surprisingly pleased with this bottom row
YES! I totally agree with you guys. I love this layout. :thumb:
But anw, we should have more options for people. ;)
Post by: Saiph on Mon, 23 January 2017, 19:59:28
Post by: Auxo on Mon, 23 January 2017, 20:00:33
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 23 January 2017, 20:12:04
Post by: Auxo on Mon, 23 January 2017, 20:16:45
It's nice, but is very derivative. I.e. it makes me think immediately of Duck Orion, and then newer boards like Mech27-TKL: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81351.0
With the LED light hole style, i can see that, what intrigues me the most with this (and to an extent, the matrix series boards) is the unique bottom row. I am not a fan of anything that isnt winkeyless... but i also really like the way this stands out. if i can save up enough, then maybe. depends if this is super exclusive like the matrix is. not really interested in fighting for a 1/10 slot or anything of the sort tbh
Post by: Unforgivable on Mon, 23 January 2017, 20:21:29
Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.
Totally agree with you. It's very unique and is why I'm in tested in this GB. But honestly, I'd reprogram the right gui key to app (right click) since I use it way too frequently.Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.looks great. surprisingly pleased with this bottom row
YES! I totally agree with you guys. I love this layout. :thumb:
But anw, we should have more options for people. ;)
More option? Does that mean we will also have a Winkeyless top option? ;)
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 23 January 2017, 20:32:37
It's nice, but is very derivative. I.e. it makes me think immediately of Duck Orion, and then newer boards like Mech27-TKL: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81351.0
With the LED light hole style, i can see that, what intrigues me the most with this (and to an extent, the matrix series boards) is the unique bottom row. I am not a fan of anything that isnt winkeyless... but i also really like the way this stands out. if i can save up enough, then maybe. depends if this is super exclusive like the matrix is. not really interested in fighting for a 1/10 slot or anything of the sort tbh
Not just that but also the side sculpted cut-outs and the stepped rear of the keyboard.
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Mon, 23 January 2017, 20:43:55
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Post by: ticktwo on Mon, 23 January 2017, 21:26:50
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Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Mon, 23 January 2017, 21:32:27
Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.
But that bottom row is what makes this! There are so many standard WKL options out there and there's always another one right around the corner
Post by: ComandaPanda on Mon, 23 January 2017, 21:54:39
Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.
But that bottom row is what makes this! There are so many standard WKL options out there and there's always another one right around the corner
True but it wouldnt be too difficult to offer a WKL option as well. I havent seen any good WKL board offerings other than OTD, Matrix, or Camp. And i only use PBT OG Cherry so WKL is an important feature for me.
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Mon, 23 January 2017, 22:07:40
Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.
But that bottom row is what makes this! There are so many standard WKL options out there and there's always another one right around the corner
True but it wouldnt be too difficult to offer a WKL option as well. I havent seen any good WKL board offerings other than OTD, Matrix, or Camp. And i only use PBT OG Cherry so WKL is an important feature for me.
Meh, try something new for a change!
I kid, I kid. But multiple top options and increased PCB complexity would most likely increase the manufacturing costs.
Post by: gadzkun on Mon, 23 January 2017, 23:43:24
Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.
But that bottom row is what makes this! There are so many standard WKL options out there and there's always another one right around the corner
this! :thumb: love the bottom row so much :-*
if this GB success( i believe it will ;) ) what i really want from Exclusive next project is a tenkaypad(numpad) for this board to make it moar complete :cool:
Post by: PoisonKing on Tue, 24 January 2017, 01:52:10
This or TX-84? Actually I'm a bit confuse... :-[ :-[
get both :thumb:
Post by: aurora on Tue, 24 January 2017, 02:04:06
Post by: LunarisDream on Tue, 24 January 2017, 02:37:19
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Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Tue, 24 January 2017, 06:01:52
Had some fun in PS after seeing those 2u+ blockers
(Attachment Link)
Hmmm, this might work. Very minimal bottom row.
Post by: jhoang on Tue, 24 January 2017, 07:10:38
Post by: nsmechkb on Tue, 24 January 2017, 08:33:59
Had some fun in PS after seeing those 2u+ blockers
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I looked at this, thinking 'Oh! That's nice!' Then I realized what you did. It still looks nice, though.
Post by: jhoang on Tue, 24 January 2017, 09:13:52
Post by: kmba on Tue, 24 January 2017, 11:00:27
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Tue, 24 January 2017, 15:19:48
QUICK UPDATE: detachable cable and WKL layout will be supported (1.5u modifiers and 7u spacebar)
Well there still be the option for the 1.25u option?
Post by: jhoang on Tue, 24 January 2017, 21:00:51
Definitely don't mind if its just an option. Just wanted to make sure you didn't remove the original haha
YES. We will have 2 different options on layout. Original one and WKL layouts. We are trying to change the design of PCB now.QUICK UPDATE: detachable cable and WKL layout will be supported (1.5u modifiers and 7u spacebar)
Well there still be the option for the 1.25u option?
Yea. We will have more products! :thumb:Any chance of making a traditional WKL top with 7x spacebar? If not id have to pass.
But that bottom row is what makes this! There are so many standard WKL options out there and there's always another one right around the corner
this! :thumb: love the bottom row so much :-*
if this GB success( i believe it will ;) ) what i really want from Exclusive next project is a tenkaypad(numpad) for this board to make it moar complete :cool:
Had some fun in PS after seeing those 2u+ blockersNice, bro! Haha.
(Attachment Link)
YES! :thumb:Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.
Totally agree with you. It's very unique and is why I'm in tested in this GB. But honestly, I'd reprogram the right gui key to app (right click) since I use it way too frequently.Just for the record I like the bottom row like it is now vs without window keys.looks great. surprisingly pleased with this bottom row
YES! I totally agree with you guys. I love this layout. :thumb:
But anw, we should have more options for people. ;)
More option? Does that mean we will also have a Winkeyless top option? ;)
Very interested to see what the blue case actually looks like. The sample colors look to include more than one blue.I will update the color sample soon! I will ask the factory to send me the pictures.
Post by: Saiph on Wed, 25 January 2017, 13:23:35
Post by: KetchyKech on Wed, 25 January 2017, 15:12:17
Price+differentiating design choices makes this very appealing~
I'm happy to hear you were able to achieve a detachable usb on pcb!
I'd love to see more samples of the colors :thumb:
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 25 January 2017, 20:21:26
I asked in my form that we have the option to buy multiple bolt-on logo blocks with different anodizing. For example, if i want a blue one for Hydro GMK, a Purple for Hyperfuse, and Orange for Carbon... It would be cool to just buy a few (or a rainbow pack?) to have on hand.
Post by: jhoang on Thu, 26 January 2017, 08:27:44
This is stunning. I will join this GB when its ready.
I asked in my form that we have the option to buy multiple bolt-on logo blocks with different anodizing. For example, if i want a blue one for Hydro GMK, a Purple for Hyperfuse, and Orange for Carbon... It would be cool to just buy a few (or a rainbow pack?) to have on hand.
Yes you can buy as many extras as you like.
siiigh with all the TKLs about to drop, I believe this to be one I cannot miss :eek:
Price+differentiating design choices makes this very appealing~
I'm happy to hear you were able to achieve a detachable usb on pcb!
I'd love to see more samples of the colors :thumb:
Thanks! I will have more color samples updated soon, the factory is now closed because of Lunar New Year.
Do we know how reprogramming the board and programming the underglow will work?
You can program the keyboard and LEDs via BootmapperClient.
UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?
Post by: jerue on Thu, 26 January 2017, 09:07:43
(http://i.imgur.com/2vz46Cp.jpg)
:)
Post by: Unforgivable on Thu, 26 January 2017, 09:10:27
This is stunning. I will join this GB when its ready.
I asked in my form that we have the option to buy multiple bolt-on logo blocks with different anodizing. For example, if i want a blue one for Hydro GMK, a Purple for Hyperfuse, and Orange for Carbon... It would be cool to just buy a few (or a rainbow pack?) to have on hand.
Yes you can buy as many extras as you like.siiigh with all the TKLs about to drop, I believe this to be one I cannot miss :eek:
Price+differentiating design choices makes this very appealing~
I'm happy to hear you were able to achieve a detachable usb on pcb!
I'd love to see more samples of the colors :thumb:
Thanks! I will have more color samples updated soon, the factory is now closed because of Lunar New Year.Do we know how reprogramming the board and programming the underglow will work?
You can program the keyboard and LEDs via BootmapperClient.
UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?
Microarc oxidation? Any pictures? :eek:
Can I reserve my spot for the Founders/Limited Edition? ;)
Post by: Slash Emperor on Thu, 26 January 2017, 10:40:40
UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?
You can just go ahead and save me a spot in the Founders/Limited edition then ;). I'm very excited to see that as an option and hope I can get in!
I asked in my form that we have the option to buy multiple bolt-on logo blocks with different anodizing. For example, if i want a blue one for Hydro GMK, a Purple for Hyperfuse, and Orange for Carbon... It would be cool to just buy a few (or a rainbow pack?) to have on hand.
That's actually an awesome idea, I'd be kinda interested in that, myself.
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Thu, 26 January 2017, 11:26:44
UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?
this is the PEO "porcelain" finish that was offered and then withdrawn from the recent matrix abel tkl. apparently, there were some problems with keeping it clean or getting it to adhere properly. do you have a manufacturer lined up that can commit to such high quality on this project?
i would love to see more keyboards with this finish entering the market this year!
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 26 January 2017, 11:53:53
Available colors: Dark Grey, Red, Silver, Blue, Green, Purple, Pink, Black (http://imgur.com/gallery/WXqEL)
Will you have a better photograph of the available colors? Can't quite tell what some of those are like from that photograph. Is "pink" going to be magenta-pink (darker hot pink)? That's what it looks like from that photo. There's also orange or gold on the photo, which is not listed.
This design has very much grown on me the more I look at it! I like all the small thoughtful design touches to details. And that cool new bottom row layout.
Post by: Tally810 on Thu, 26 January 2017, 16:42:02
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Thu, 26 January 2017, 22:03:26
UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?
this is the PEO "porcelain" finish that was offered and then withdrawn from the recent matrix abel tkl. apparently, there were some problems with keeping it clean or getting it to adhere properly. do you have a manufacturer lined up that can commit to such high quality on this project?
i would love to see more keyboards with this finish entering the market this year!
Very interested to know the same. Before I commit to this option, I think we would need to see some examples.
Post by: KetchyKech on Thu, 26 January 2017, 22:17:11
UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?
this is the PEO "porcelain" finish that was offered and then withdrawn from the recent matrix abel tkl. apparently, there were some problems with keeping it clean or getting it to adhere properly. do you have a manufacturer lined up that can commit to such high quality on this project?
i would love to see more keyboards with this finish entering the market this year!
Very interested to know the same. Before I commit to this option, I think we would need to see some examples.
Same ~~ would def go in w/ this option if we can get some pics of a prototype (and hopefully avoid those issues Matrix had)
Post by: Almost on Fri, 27 January 2017, 05:22:10
UPDATE: I'm thinking of offering microarc oxidation surface treatment with white/beige color for Founders/limited edition (and with individual numbering), what do you guys think?
Beige!! LOVE retro beige colours, do you have a colour exaple to show?
There's just something about cigarette stained packard-bell beige that tickles my fancy
Post by: HPE1000 on Fri, 27 January 2017, 16:18:40
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Post by: katushkin on Sun, 29 January 2017, 03:46:35
I would get it in green or blue, but I would like to know if the blue is more a royal blue or aqua and if the green is more olive like the TGR Jane or a darker green?
Post by: breusch91 on Sun, 29 January 2017, 16:59:17
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Post by: HPE1000 on Sun, 29 January 2017, 17:34:49
Also, just me being a bit picky, but if the design isn't fully finalized, I feel like making this part go all the way out to be flush with the top half of the keyboard might look a bit nicer.
(http://i.imgur.com/xRMengr.jpg)
I understand it is being kept in line with how the front of the cutout ends, but I feel this would make the keyboard look a bit better. Maybe even do the same with the back of the keyboard and make it flush with the top half in the back. I think doing that would make the keyboard perfect :) Anyone agree or disagree?
Post by: logomachy on Sun, 29 January 2017, 18:10:16
It'd be cool if we had an option for a brass nameplate, given that we can get a brass bottom weight :)I agree, but more than that the back stand is what's holding me back from liking this keyboard. It looks like a hoof.
Also, just me being a bit picky, but if the design isn't fully finalized, I feel like making this part go all the way out to be flush with the top half of the keyboard might look a bit nicer.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xRMengr.jpg)
I understand it is being kept in line with how the front of the cutout ends, but I feel this would make the keyboard look a bit better. Maybe even do the same with the back of the keyboard and make it flush with the top half in the back. I think doing that would make the keyboard perfect :) Anyone agree or disagree?
Post by: HPE1000 on Sun, 29 January 2017, 18:21:26
mhmmIt'd be cool if we had an option for a brass nameplate, given that we can get a brass bottom weight :)I agree, but more than that the back stand is what's holding me back from liking this keyboard. It looks like a hoof.
Also, just me being a bit picky, but if the design isn't fully finalized, I feel like making this part go all the way out to be flush with the top half of the keyboard might look a bit nicer.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xRMengr.jpg)
I understand it is being kept in line with how the front of the cutout ends, but I feel this would make the keyboard look a bit better. Maybe even do the same with the back of the keyboard and make it flush with the top half in the back. I think doing that would make the keyboard perfect :) Anyone agree or disagree?
Perhaps making it flush in the back, and extending the back foot to make it bigger, and make the angle more gradual. Like this
(http://i.imgur.com/nYKDh6h.jpg)
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Sun, 29 January 2017, 20:29:09
It'd be cool if we had an option for a brass nameplate, given that we can get a brass bottom weight :)
Also, just me being a bit picky, but if the design isn't fully finalized, I feel like making this part go all the way out to be flush with the top half of the keyboard might look a bit nicer.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xRMengr.jpg)
I understand it is being kept in line with how the front of the cutout ends, but I feel this would make the keyboard look a bit better. Maybe even do the same with the back of the keyboard and make it flush with the top half in the back. I think doing that would make the keyboard perfect :) Anyone agree or disagree?
Totally agree with you. I hadn't noticed that the bottom was that far off from the top. And that back "leg" looks way to skinny.
Post by: Zackfoo on Sun, 29 January 2017, 20:33:53
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Post by: logomachy on Sun, 29 January 2017, 21:36:37
Ya, and if the whole base and acrylic could be made flush with the topcase it would hide the harsh bottom edge of the top casemhmmIt'd be cool if we had an option for a brass nameplate, given that we can get a brass bottom weight :)I agree, but more than that the back stand is what's holding me back from liking this keyboard. It looks like a hoof.
Also, just me being a bit picky, but if the design isn't fully finalized, I feel like making this part go all the way out to be flush with the top half of the keyboard might look a bit nicer.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xRMengr.jpg)
I understand it is being kept in line with how the front of the cutout ends, but I feel this would make the keyboard look a bit better. Maybe even do the same with the back of the keyboard and make it flush with the top half in the back. I think doing that would make the keyboard perfect :) Anyone agree or disagree?
Perhaps making it flush in the back, and extending the back foot to make it bigger, and make the angle more gradual. Like thisShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/nYKDh6h.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FUy1399.jpg)
Here the acrylic, top, and bottom cases look to all be mismatched:
(https://i.imgur.com/dtFTIma.jpg)
...and there's that heel.
Well, this would require a lot of changes. At that point, just get rid of the back and go full 360c base--it's already half way there.
Post by: HPE1000 on Sun, 29 January 2017, 21:51:13
Post by: Tally810 on Sun, 29 January 2017, 23:04:54
Post by: Enz0man on Mon, 30 January 2017, 00:15:48
Is the expected starting date Feb 1st still accurate?
Post by: Photoelectric on Mon, 30 January 2017, 00:40:01
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Post by: MunchkinTheEwok on Mon, 30 January 2017, 00:57:26
Post by: Tally810 on Mon, 30 January 2017, 01:47:12
How about this instead? (or an even slightly wider rear "foot")Looks good :thumb:
(Attachment Link)
Post by: HPE1000 on Mon, 30 January 2017, 10:05:59
How about this instead? (or an even slightly wider rear "foot")das ist gut
(Attachment Link)
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Mon, 30 January 2017, 10:36:45
How about this instead? (or an even slightly wider rear "foot")
(Attachment Link)
Très bon, mon ami!
Post by: yicaoyimu on Mon, 30 January 2017, 12:09:39
Post by: Omnipotent on Tue, 31 January 2017, 01:50:30
Post by: Tally810 on Wed, 01 February 2017, 17:19:00
Very unique design. I love the nameplate in the top right. The detachable USB cable is a big plus too. I do hope the feet end up being made flush with the acrylic though.Would be cool of they let us customize our own plates
Post by: itskuroi on Wed, 01 February 2017, 20:11:49
Very unique design. I love the nameplate in the top right. The detachable USB cable is a big plus too. I do hope the feet end up being made flush with the acrylic though.Would be cool of they let us customize our own plates
Extra name plate: $5 - with custom text: $7
Pretty sure they do!
Post by: Tally810 on Wed, 01 February 2017, 20:14:36
Oh nice I missed that!Very unique design. I love the nameplate in the top right. The detachable USB cable is a big plus too. I do hope the feet end up being made flush with the acrylic though.Would be cool of they let us customize our own plates
Extra name plate: $5 - with custom text: $7
Pretty sure they do!
Post by: handcraftedbits on Thu, 02 February 2017, 09:30:45
Post by: chancellorr on Thu, 02 February 2017, 19:13:41
Post by: gadzkun on Thu, 02 February 2017, 21:56:34
(im a little bit shocked with matrix issue)
Post by: Aperture_Sci on Sat, 04 February 2017, 01:02:40
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Sat, 04 February 2017, 08:24:36
Post by: chevovish on Sat, 04 February 2017, 21:46:22
Post by: jhoang on Tue, 07 February 2017, 23:35:23
Very sorry that we just back to work from long holidays. Just want to give some update to all of you:
- The PCB can fully programable (using bootmapper client, mean that you can use it both Windows and macOS, control RGB led, macro and more)
- E8-V1 will support detachable USB
- and it will support both normal WKL (1.5x Ctrl, Alt and 7x Spacebar) and modern WKL (1.25x Ctrl, Alt and 6.25x Spacebar).
We are now finallizing plate, which still have some little problems with stab, and color. GB will open very soon
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Auxo on Tue, 07 February 2017, 23:37:57
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 07 February 2017, 23:45:53
Hi everyone,
Very sorry that we just back to work from long holidays. Just want to give some update to all of you:
- The PCB can fully programable (using bootmapper client, mean that you can use it both Windows and macOS, control RGB led, macro and more)
- E8-V1 will support detachable USB
- and it will support both normal WKL (1.5x Ctrl, Alt and 7x Spacebar) and modern WKL (1.25x Ctrl, Alt and 6.25x Spacebar).
We are now finallizing plate, which still have some little problems with stab, and color. GB will open very soon
(Attachment Link)
Is that teal in the center? (blue-green)
Also, do you plan to do bright anodizing?
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Tue, 07 February 2017, 23:56:15
Hi everyone,
Very sorry that we just back to work from long holidays. Just want to give some update to all of you:
- The PCB can fully programable (using bootmapper client, mean that you can use it both Windows and macOS, control RGB led, macro and more)
- E8-V1 will support detachable USB
- and it will support both normal WKL (1.5x Ctrl, Alt and 7x Spacebar) and modern WKL (1.25x Ctrl, Alt and 6.25x Spacebar).
We are now finallizing plate, which still have some little problems with stab, and color. GB will open very soon
(Attachment Link)
what is the difference between the two yellow colors? are those supposed to be gold?
also, what happened to the "microarc oxidation surface treatment" ?
for reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_electrolytic_oxidation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_electrolytic_oxidation)
Post by: jhoang on Wed, 08 February 2017, 02:13:23
what is the difference between the two yellow colors? are those supposed to be gold?
also, what happened to the "microarc oxidation surface treatment" ?
for reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_electrolytic_oxidation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_electrolytic_oxidation)
Is that teal in the center? (blue-green)
Also, do you plan to do bright anodizing?
"microarc oxidation surface treatment" - still waiting for factory reply, if it happen, we will have light grey/biege color. Other color can be done with at least 3 pcs. So we will choose about 5 colors for this GB.
Post by: Trente on Wed, 08 February 2017, 02:27:56
Post by: gadzkun on Wed, 08 February 2017, 02:40:47
Form filled out. I really like this kind of design, to me it seems like a mixture of classic with a proper amount of aggressive new freshy looking. The red and grey color way in the sample picture turns out really nice, but just wondering what could be another good color mixture.
gray-silver , black-grey, grey-cyan, fak all of em is gud! :-X
Post by: chevovish on Wed, 08 February 2017, 05:27:54
Form filled out. I really like this kind of design, to me it seems like a mixture of classic with a proper amount of aggressive new freshy looking. The red and grey color way in the sample picture turns out really nice, but just wondering what could be another good color mixture.
My favorite color is blue. I think blue-gray would look very nice.
Post by: maximm on Wed, 08 February 2017, 07:53:57
Post by: jhoang on Wed, 08 February 2017, 15:48:51
Is that teal in the center? (blue-green)
Yeah :cool:
Form filled out. I really like this kind of design, to me it seems like a mixture of classic with a proper amount of aggressive new freshy looking. The red and grey color way in the sample picture turns out really nice, but just wondering what could be another good color mixture.
gray-silver , black-grey, grey-cyan, fak all of em is gud! :-X
My favorite color is blue. I think blue-gray would look very nice.
Mixxxxxx your own :p
will this buy be limited group buy? i am hoping i dont have to fight 23894-023842 people for a 10-unit run :(
this is open GB, buy as many as you want :))
Still no ISO support?sorry no :( we can not change PCB and plate design at this time. But maybe next GB
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Wed, 08 February 2017, 18:28:11
Post by: Auxo on Thu, 09 February 2017, 01:51:43
this is open GB, buy as many as you want :))
this is insanely good news for me. thank you!!!!
Post by: mmdango on Thu, 09 February 2017, 13:38:28
Post by: jhoang on Fri, 10 February 2017, 10:52:02
But we need to wait for approval by Moderators. :D
Post by: jhoang on Fri, 10 February 2017, 10:53:31
Hey. Still wondering one thing. Has the case design been updates so that the acrylic and "back foot" are flush with the top case?
I think we will keep current design for this version.
It looks perfect now. :thumb:
Post by: jhoang on Fri, 10 February 2017, 11:02:07
(http://i.imgur.com/1mrqXwE.png)
Post by: gadzkun on Fri, 10 February 2017, 11:03:18
WARNING We are working on E2-V1 Custom Numpad right now!!! :pShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/1mrqXwE.png)
i need those E81 + E2 :p
numpad with diffuser, GOD please i want it :eek:
Post by: jhoang on Fri, 10 February 2017, 11:05:25
WARNING We are working on E2-V1 Custom Numpad right now!!! :pShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/1mrqXwE.png)
i need those E81 + E2 :p
numpad with diffuser GOD please i want it :eek:
Yay! It will match perfectly with E8-V1. Stay tuned!
Post by: jhoang on Fri, 10 February 2017, 11:11:10
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87166.msg2346401#msg2346401 :thumb:
Post by: Trente on Sun, 12 February 2017, 03:03:41
Group Buy now!!!!
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=87166.msg2346401#msg2346401 :thumb:
Nice! BTW would there be a numpad GB later? Also is there any cyan color for switch plate/nameplate? And will there be any dark blue color sample later?
Post by: hottrout on Thu, 03 January 2019, 09:00:38
Is this still going?
Will there every be a UK layout?
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Thu, 03 January 2019, 09:19:10
Sorry for digging this up again but...
Is this still going?
Will there every be a UK layout?
This GB went very far south. Most people (myself included) still have not gotten their boards.
Post by: hottrout on Thu, 03 January 2019, 09:32:56