[IC] LZ CLSm

[kmba]

Any idea on time price and eta for final shipping. Wondering if I should skip building this kbd75 and wait for the lz

[lordgiblite]

This looks really clean and nice It makes me want to jump to the 75% team somewhat 

[tireddoctor]

Any idea on time price and eta for final shipping. Wondering if I should skip building this kbd75 and wait for the lz

On the same boat. Curious about the pricing and manufacturing info as well.

[megaforce]

Any idea on time price and eta for final shipping. Wondering if I should skip building this kbd75 and wait for the lz

Yeah comparing KBD75 to a LZ board is parallel to D2 college football to NFL.

LZ said on page 1 the GB will start next month and price will probably be $400+ easy  (from speculating the previous 3 LZ GB).

[kmba]

How long did the previous gbs take from order to delivery?

[loud_asian]

How long did the previous gbs take from order to delivery?

Feb 9 PayPal invoice paid, last week of august is when I got my board

[kconfire]

Can't have too much 75% in my life.

And agreed- interested in the non-anodized... could be industrially-sexy!

But wouldn't non-anodized alunimum smell and also turn to some weird color after a while?
I would imagine that LZ's option of letting people have non-anodized parts is so that people can do whatever with the parts (they can anodize in their fav color, etc?).
I don't know, just speculating

[kconfire]

Hello LZ,

Such a gorgeous board. Very interested in this.
Now the hard question: silver vs black

I'm curious about two things
1. polycarbonate plate. How do you guys like it? I currently have no opinion of it.
2. Raw case.  Looks gorgeous (esp silver) but are people looking to use it raw? What are the cons of using raw alu?

Is there any ETA on when GB will start?

1. Really a personal taste I've heard- but from what I've read, PC plate in general would give you more bouncy feeling/sound like if you were to have an acrylic bottom with aluminum top vs. aluminum top and bottom.

My Unicorn x3 has an acrylic bottom with aluminum top, and it feels different than my LZ-CLS which has aluminum top and bottom.
I found myself enjoying acrylic bottom just a tad more, but that may also be due to it having 65g spring vs. LZ-CLS with 60g.

2. I believe people opting out to get the raw option will be to paint/anodize the parts themselves in their preferences.
Since the GB will include the parts as a kit that can be turned into a final product with switches, etc, offering people a full kit with an option to have them do what they wanna do with the parts would be a nice gesture from LZ.  But I hear the raw aluminum reeks of that weird smell and the color/finish turns weird after a little while.  So you better not keep the aluminum raw!

[smittysteve]

Can't have too much 75% in my life.

And agreed- interested in the non-anodized... could be industrially-sexy!

But wouldn't non-anodized alunimum smell and also turn to some weird color after a while?
I would imagine that LZ's option of letting people have non-anodized parts is so that people can do whatever with the parts (they can anodize in their fav color, etc?).
I don't know, just speculating

You're right- the idea here is DIY anodization/ cerakote/ whatever... I was way off on the "industrial look" thought... 

[giHefca]

Next month is too far

[wholypantalones]

How long did the previous gbs take from order to delivery?

Feb 9 PayPal invoice paid, last week of august is when I got my board

Almost 8 months? Damn.

[LifeZ]

Can't have too much 75% in my life.

And agreed- interested in the non-anodized... could be industrially-sexy!

But wouldn't non-anodized alunimum smell and also turn to some weird color after a while?
I would imagine that LZ's option of letting people have non-anodized parts is so that people can do whatever with the parts (they can anodize in their fav color, etc?).
I don't know, just speculating

Yes, that's right!

[LifeZ]

How long did the previous gbs take from order to delivery?

The period varies depending on the quantity.
I plan for up to 5 months.
LZ CLS took longer than expected.

[kmba]

Itching for a high quality thick PC plate..excellent sound properties and soft landing.

[Dreamre]

Can't have too much 75% in my life.

And agreed- interested in the non-anodized... could be industrially-sexy!

But wouldn't non-anodized alunimum smell and also turn to some weird color after a while?
I would imagine that LZ's option of letting people have non-anodized parts is so that people can do whatever with the parts (they can anodize in their fav color, etc?).
I don't know, just speculating

Yes, that's right!

Is the gray the same as the CLS?

[ihalatch]

Yes, I'm very interested.

[LifeZ]

Can't have too much 75% in my life.

And agreed- interested in the non-anodized... could be industrially-sexy!

But wouldn't non-anodized alunimum smell and also turn to some weird color after a while?
I would imagine that LZ's option of letting people have non-anodized parts is so that people can do whatever with the parts (they can anodize in their fav color, etc?).
I don't know, just speculating

Yes, that's right!

Is the gray the same as the CLS?

yes, same anodize shop.

[Elrick]

yes, same anodize shop.

Stick with the company that produces the very BEST work when it comes to anodizing.  Here where I live, there is NO anodizing performed because it's now used strictly in highly developed nations (1st World Status).

WE who are stuck in the 3rd World are willing to pay for the best quality and you LZ, have proven that time and time again.  Looking forward to your next Keyboard build  .

[Dreamre]

Can't have too much 75% in my life.

And agreed- interested in the non-anodized... could be industrially-sexy!

But wouldn't non-anodized alunimum smell and also turn to some weird color after a while?
I would imagine that LZ's option of letting people have non-anodized parts is so that people can do whatever with the parts (they can anodize in their fav color, etc?).
I don't know, just speculating

Yes, that's right!

Is the gray the same as the CLS?

yes, same anodize shop.

Thank you!

[ihalatch]

Hi LZ, Is it possible to put a blocker on the case, on the first row just before the arrow cluster?

[LifeZ]

Hi LZ, Is it possible to put a blocker on the case, on the first row just before the arrow cluster?

Can't support layout.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91518.msg2490550#msg2490550

[ihalatch]

Hi LZ, Is it possible to put a blocker on the case, on the first row just before the arrow cluster?

Can't support layout.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91518.msg2490550#msg2490550

No worries. When will this GB commence? Will there be enough kits for all of us?

[LifeZ]

Hi LZ, Is it possible to put a blocker on the case, on the first row just before the arrow cluster?

Can't support layout.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91518.msg2490550#msg2490550

No worries. When will this GB commence? Will there be enough kits for all of us?

CLS was a bit difficult because of its large quantity.
I am going to reduce the quantity a little this time.
Up to 60 to 70KIT?

[ihalatch]

Hi LZ, Is it possible to put a blocker on the case, on the first row just before the arrow cluster?

Can't support layout.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91518.msg2490550#msg2490550

No worries. When will this GB commence? Will there be enough kits for all of us?

CLS was a bit difficult because of its large quantity.
I am going to reduce the quantity a little this time.
Up to 60 to 70KIT?

I hope you'll meet the demand.

[Elrick]

CLS was a bit difficult because of its large quantity.
I am going to reduce the quantity a little this time.
Up to 60 to 70KIT?

If that's the case, then watch the Geekhack forum collapse under the weight of all those wanting to be on the LZ keyboard exclusivity list     .

[ihalatch]

Can you add indicator leds for caps lock and layers?

[merintil]

Hi LZ, Is it possible to put a blocker on the case, on the first row just before the arrow cluster?

Can't support layout.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91518.msg2490550#msg2490550

No worries. When will this GB commence? Will there be enough kits for all of us?

CLS was a bit difficult because of its large quantity.
I am going to reduce the quantity a little this time.
Up to 60 to 70KIT?

I hope you'll meet the demand.

I'm more worried that I won't be in the GB... But maybe I'll be lucky.

[LifeZ]

Can you add indicator leds for caps lock and layers?

PCB are Extra indicator, N C S

[renzpwns]

TX-75 style lock leds then. Not bad at all.

Also, now that PC plate is in the table, I am for sure in. 

[giHefca]

Up to 60 to 70KIT?

Reached in 2-3 hours

[avid]

Silver or Black? I'm leaning towards black since it goes better with darker keysets.

[nastrovje]

Up to 60 to 70KIT?

Reached in 2-3 hours minutes

[LifeZ]

LZ CLS m(none anodize, PC plate) sample! 

[dgneo]

LZ CLS m(none anodize, PC plate) sample! 

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Looks excellent! Love the polycarb plate, they feel really good.

[avid]

Looks so good. Can't wait! 

[kmba]

Would the case interfere with a thicker plate.  I have the itch to cut a 4mm pc plate.

[luumii]

Any idea when this will launch? Super excited about it!

[sundin]

LZ CLS m(none anodize, PC plate) sample! 

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[avid]

Any idea when this will launch? Super excited about it!

Sometime next month LZ said earlier in thread.

[Muiju]

can anyone explain the benefits using a polycarb plate rather than aluminum and steel?

[Kafka]

can anyone explain the benefits using a polycarb plate rather than aluminum and steel?

Softer bottom out, completely clear so you can see pcb, less metallic sound, can be quieter, something different.

[loud_asian]

can anyone explain the benefits using a polycarb plate rather than aluminum and steel?

Allows for more flex when typing, creates a cushioned or softened bottom out. I personally am not a fan of it for linears and prefer aluminum or steel for those.

[laminam]

Any chance of expanded anodization colors?

I'd love to see green, personally

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[Puddsy]

Any chance of expanded anodization colors?

I'd love to see green, personally

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Anodizing is hard to get done in small batches like this. You're better off buying the non-andoized version and having it finished locally. I'll probably get mine cerakoted instead of anodized.

[P1kas]

I think I've found my first Kustom

Looking forward to some pictures of the bottom on that sample

[Puddsy]

I think I've found my first Kustom

Looking forward to some pictures of the bottom on that sample

it's the same as the CLS tkl, just smaller

[P1kas]

Good point. I'll look up the original CLS thread 

[Kafka]

LZ what is the angle on CLSs? I love how the boards are simple and classy but 9 degree angle ruins it. Hoping for something 6-7, but knowing its an LZ board probably won't be the case.

[Puddsy]

LZ what is the angle on CLSs? I love how the boards are simple and classy but 9 degree angle ruins it. Hoping for something 6-7, but knowing its an LZ board probably won't be the case.

8deg

[Connor]

I am interested!