[IC] LZ CLSm

[LifeZ]

Hi all 

CLS Series

2th

LZ CLS m


CLASSIC 75%

CASE : Aluminium (9 deg)

Plate : Alu, STS, PC(POLYCARBONATE)

Brass weight plate (Natural)

PCB

ETC



Colour

CASE : Silver, Black, Grey AND None Anodized

MX SWITCH PLATE : Alu(Silver), STS(Natural), PC(Transparent)




Thank you
LZ

[mypainishurt]

I'm in it!

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[laminam]

Definitely in!

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[doriswawu]

Nice!! New LZ

waiting for the back picture!

[Enoch]

Definitely in. Estimated price?

[Puddsy]

Non anodized?

[laughatpain]

Is the pcb the same as the SQ75%? Will the usb be centered, left, or right?

Poly carb plate and raw finish!

[Hamel]

Definitely interested!

[smittysteve]

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

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

[Cocopah]

Count me in

[___q]

Probably in for this, have been on the look out for a nice 75% for a while.

[cocobrais]

Hey! Friend.

You have to add my spot! 

[LifeZ]

Non anodized?

Some desired users.
self anodize!

[LifeZ]

Is the pcb the same as the SQ75%? Will the usb be centered, left, or right?

Poly carb plate and raw finish!

usb be centered!

[oatmicro]

Looks lovely and Definitely in, Do you have any side pictures lz? 

[Ar556]

Looks good!

[renzpwns]

Any chance for a polycarbonate switch plate? 

[Elrick]

Hi all 

CLS Series

2th

LZ CLS m


CLASSIC 75%

CASE : Aluminium (9 deg)

Plate : Alu, STS, PC(POLYCARBONATE)

Brass weight plate (Natural)

PCB

ETC



Colour

CASE : Silver, Black, Grey AND None Anodized

MX SWITCH PLATE : Alu(Silver), STS(Natural), PC(Transparent)


Thank you
LZ

DAMN, loving this one as well LZ.

Just let me know when this baby will be up and running  .

[alveeno]

im in!

totally love the non anodize version!

[Unforgivable]

Hi all 

CLS Series

2th

LZ CLS m


CLASSIC 75%

CASE : Aluminium (9 deg)

Plate : Alu, STS, PC(POLYCARBONATE)

Brass weight plate (Natural)

PCB

ETC



Colour

CASE : Silver, Black, Grey AND None Anodized

MX SWITCH PLATE : Alu(Silver), STS(Natural), PC(Transparent)


(Attachment Link)

Thank you
LZ

Looks good!

My only complaint is the bottom left plate holes, why is there a big gap? Shouldn't it only be for Winkey/Winkeyless on the bottom left side?

Any chance for optional red anodized plates like the LZ ST?

[poolside]

Non anodized?

Some desired users.
self anodize!

Interesting, how smooth will that be?

What does "Natural" mean for the brass weight and STS switch plate finish?

Waiting for more teaser pics! 

[wodan]

All LZ boards are on my BUY list.

I am still very hurt that I missed the LZ Stan

[LifeZ]

JUST PIC

[ninjadoc]

You are killing me!

[merintil]

Super interested. I'm already eagerly awaiting for LZ-ST, but I think I can throw myself into the LZ CLS

[avid]

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?

[Infrared]

I'm in!!

[lac29]

No split spacebar I assume?

[MajorKoos]

Yes please

[alveeno]

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?

no one will probably use it raw, they'll have it anodized themselves.

[kawasaki161]

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?

no one will probably use it raw, they'll have it anodized themselves.

Or Cerakoted, or Powdercoated or maybe even painted.

[poolside]

JUST PIC
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Thanks. Leaning towards silver this time!

[duynguyenle]

Hello LifeZ, what is the incline angle of this keyboard? Is it 8 degrees or 11 degrees?

[poolside]

Hello LifeZ, what is the incline angle of this keyboard? Is it 8 degrees or 11 degrees?

CASE : Aluminium (9 deg)

[kekstee]

There seems to be a diffusor layer in the render. Is that optional?
I really hope we can assemble these new CLS boards without.
//e oh, nevermind, the new pictures don't have it

[FilthyMike720]

I don't know how much more money I can spend....

[Elrick]

Super interested. I'm already eagerly awaiting for LZ-ST, but I think I can throw myself into the LZ CLS

Same here but as usual, LZ will have to build this baby for me    .

That is why I keep buying keyboards off him    .

[avid]

I don't know how much more money I can spend....

When LZ offers a keyboard, you buy! 
This is not something you want to miss out on.

[gr4v3m4n]

damn!! another compact keyboard..got enough of those. need something fullsize so that i can justify the pricing also.

[kmba]

I'm in. I was considering a PC plate for my kbd75! You won't want to use this raw, as raw aluminum will tarnish/oxidize. You'd want to get it anodized or powder coated a custom color.

[LifeZ]

Any chance for a polycarbonate switch plate? 

99%~

[LifeZ]

Non anodized?

Some desired users.
self anodize!

Interesting, how smooth will that be?

What does "Natural" mean for the brass weight and STS switch plate finish?

Waiting for more teaser pics! 

yeah!
switch plate n weight plate finish.
Like CLS

[LifeZ]

All LZ boards are on my BUY list.

I am still very hurt that I missed the LZ Stan

ohhhhhhh
My last Full-layout keyboard~Stan!!

[LifeZ]

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?

Hello
I think...
1. It is considered suitable for low pressure or brown switches.
2. For self anodized(other colour), Some users request
GB will start a next month.

[LifeZ]

Yeah!
CLS m
final switch plate



A sample pc plate will arrive soon.

[LifeZ]

There seems to be a diffusor layer in the render. Is that optional?
I really hope we can assemble these new CLS boards without.
//e oh, nevermind, the new pictures don't have it

diffusor layer in optinal~!!

[Dreamre]

What kind of gray will it be? Same as the CLS?

[Elrick]

All LZ boards are on my BUY list.

I am still very hurt that I missed the LZ Stan

ohhhhhhh
My late Full-layout keyboard~Stan!!

Since everyone here wants him to RE-DO past keyboards, then LZ might do it  .

Not saying he will do it but one can hope and dream for it to be presented yet again    .

[gr4v3m4n]

All LZ boards are on my BUY list.

I am still very hurt that I missed the LZ Stan

ohhhhhhh
My late Full-layout keyboard~Stan!!

All LZ boards are on my BUY list.

I am still very hurt that I missed the LZ Stan

ohhhhhhh
My late Full-layout keyboard~Stan!!

Since everyone here wants him to RE-DO past keyboards, then LZ might do it  .

Not saying he will do it but one can hope and dream for it to be presented yet again    .

stan, rv or iron auto buy...

[Muiju]

count me in

[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! 

(Attachment Link)

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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!

[theillumedpanda]

I'd have loved to see the top row being different. That's the only thing I somewhat dislike about 75% keyboards.

Other than that, I like the design!

[klove4252]

Looks good!

[LifeZ]

Awaiting Approval

[avid]

Nice!

Now the hard question: Silver vs Black case.

[idlemao]

Really interested in this as my first custom 

[ihalatch]

Will we have 2 weeks period to pay the invoices?

[LifeZ]

Will we have 2 weeks period to pay the invoices?

Yes. Around 2weeks

[kidcongo]

Damn, also very interested in this. Really like the look of the raw finish, wonder if there is a way to preserve it while counteracting the tarnishing/smell issues?  Clearcoat or wax maybe?

[LifeZ]

silver sample!! 



http://lzlife.tistory.com/entry/LZ-CLSm-1

[poolside]

silver sample!! 

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http://lzlife.tistory.com/entry/LZ-CLSm-1

Those are some tasty pictures 

[theillumedpanda]

silver sample!! 

(Attachment Link)

http://lzlife.tistory.com/entry/LZ-CLSm-1

Those pictures look very promising.

[avid]

How long does approval usually take? Will it be up this weekend?

Silver sample is so good!

[LifeZ]

How long does approval usually take? Will it be up this weekend?

Silver sample is so good!

Approval usually 2~3day, but
This approval seems to be taking a long time.

[energyd]

How would the diffuser look like? Is it partial or is it surrounding the whole keyboard?

How would you guys compare the polycarbonate plate vs alu plate? feel and sturdy wise?

[LifeZ]

How would the diffuser look like? Is it partial or is it surrounding the whole keyboard?

How would you guys compare the polycarbonate plate vs alu plate? feel and sturdy wise?

http://lzlife.tistory.com/entry/LZ-CLSm-1
Diffuser check.
And pc plate soft than alu

[LifeZ]

DONE

[Shenpai]

I am NOT passing this one up

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[kwyryn]

I am NOT passing this one up

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sorry, but the groupbuy is already over

[Puddsy]

I am NOT passing this one up

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sorry, but the groupbuy is already over

rip

[Shenpai]

I am NOT passing this one up

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sorry, but the groupbuy is already over

rip

...how did I not see a date or something, sorry for bumping guys

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[Puddsy]

I am NOT passing this one up

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sorry, but the groupbuy is already over

rip

...how did I not see a date or something, sorry for bumping guys

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he just posted a GB, no date in here

but you can see he said he posted the GB thread a few posts back

[Shenpai]

I am NOT passing this one up

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sorry, but the groupbuy is already over

rip

...how did I not see a date or something, sorry for bumping guys

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he just posted a GB, no date in here

but you can see he said he posted the GB thread a few posts back

Gotcha, my mistake sorry