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Offline Kasterborous

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - by Hex Keyboards
« Reply #50 on: Sun, 16 February 2020, 09:31:08 »
Could you do an acrylic bottom case or add acrylic strips between the top and bottom cases for underglow? There doesn't seem to be too many options for rectangular 60% cases with underglow and there seems to be a demand for some since the duck viper v3 gb filled its 100 spots in one minute.
At this point, we're not going to be adjusting the design unless something catastrophic happens. For a first time runner, we believe that keeping things simple will benefit us due to our relative inexperience.
That said, we're planning to do a second round after this round concludes, with a limited 25 slots for polycarbonate housing. Do look out for that :)

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #51 on: Wed, 26 February 2020, 03:02:08 »
The prototype is currently in queue for production. ETA is before 5th March, but I would probably give it a couple more days. In the meantime, we also got in touch with dr_derivative for some cool ass renders with his new and immaculate keyset, the ePBT TA Origins. Check em out in our original post!

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #52 on: Sat, 29 February 2020, 06:24:22 »
interested!

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #53 on: Sat, 29 February 2020, 07:58:36 »
interested!

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #54 on: Fri, 13 March 2020, 09:57:11 »
Count me as interested.

I'm wanting to put in a XD75 PCB & so will have to do my own plate. Sharing a DXF file could help but I'm pretty sure I could replicate the demensions with enough precision. There could however be others interested in this as well as boardwalk, so that could be something to consider too.

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #55 on: Fri, 13 March 2020, 10:36:14 »
Interested.

Is it possible to add split space support to the universal plate? (I can make my own otherwise)
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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #56 on: Fri, 13 March 2020, 12:02:11 »
Interested.

Is it possible to add split space support to the universal plate? (I can make my own otherwise)
+1

I'm interested in split space too. I'm keen on trying out a waffling60 PCB in one of these.

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #57 on: Sun, 15 March 2020, 20:59:14 »
Count me as interested.

I'm wanting to put in a XD75 PCB & so will have to do my own plate. Sharing a DXF file could help but I'm pretty sure I could replicate the demensions with enough precision. There could however be others interested in this as well as boardwalk, so that could be something to consider too.

Interested.

Is it possible to add split space support to the universal plate? (I can make my own otherwise)

Interested.

Is it possible to add split space support to the universal plate? (I can make my own otherwise)
+1

I'm interested in split space too. I'm keen on trying out a waffling60 PCB in one of these.

We will be releasing the plate files soon after we fulfill the first round of GB, so feel free to modify those to your own liking.

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #58 on: Sun, 15 March 2020, 22:22:33 »
Closing on 550 responses as of 16/3/20. Thank you guys for the tremendous support! We will be moving over to the GB phase once our second prototype arrives, and when the typing tests are completed.

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #59 on: Mon, 16 March 2020, 02:51:41 »
Congrats on having so many responses. Dumb question: what if we decide to not use the plate, is it dangerous to go through with this 'plateless gasket' mount?

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #60 on: Mon, 16 March 2020, 03:22:19 »
That plate looks interesting

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #61 on: Mon, 16 March 2020, 08:08:50 »
Congrats on having so many responses. Dumb question: what if we decide to not use the plate, is it dangerous to go through with this 'plateless gasket' mount?

The PCB wouldn't have anywhere to mount properly without the plate, as the dimensions of the PCB would be smaller than where the plate will sit.
You can feel free to experiment with different plate materials and layouts once we get the plate files released though  :p

That plate looks interesting

Thanks!
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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #62 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 07:54:52 »
Small update:

We're prepping for the GB to start within the next two weeks. More up to date pictures, renders and overall information can be found in our Discord. Thank you!

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #63 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 08:08:07 »
Small update:

We're prepping for the GB to start within the next two weeks. More up to date pictures, renders and overall information can be found in our Discord. Thank you!

Can you please consider posting that information here as well? Not everyone uses Discord.
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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #64 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 08:12:56 »
Small update:

We're prepping for the GB to start within the next two weeks. More up to date pictures, renders and overall information can be found in our Discord. Thank you!

Can you please consider posting that information here as well? Not everyone uses Discord.

Yeah, I'm currently in the midst of updating the main post. I just thought discord would be the faster option since most of our updates go there first :)

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #65 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 08:17:52 »
Thanks.

$140 seems way too good to be true at these quantities. Is there any contingency at all for remaking defective parts? Is there at least a physical prototype?
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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #66 on: Wed, 01 April 2020, 08:26:28 »
Thanks.

$140 seems way too good to be true at these quantities. Is there any contingency at all for remaking defective parts? Is there at least a physical prototype?

Yes we've got an agreement with the factory with regards to defective parts should it arise. 2nd prototype is on the way to us at the moment, will have more pictures and typing tests available in the next few days :)

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #67 on: Sun, 05 April 2020, 06:02:11 »
Love this! In for one!
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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #68 on: Sun, 05 April 2020, 13:22:36 »
Will it work with WT-60D?

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #69 on: Sun, 05 April 2020, 13:29:17 »
I dub thee Tofu Slayer! Absolute banger for the price.

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C - A Premium Budget 60%
« Reply #70 on: Sun, 05 April 2020, 21:17:03 »
Love this! In for one!

Thank you for the love!

Will it work with WT-60D?

Yes, it will! We have also made adjustments for the case to fit PCBs with mini-USB B ports, so older 60% PCBs (GH60 etc) would work with the 3C.

I dub thee Tofu Slayer! Absolute banger for the price.

Thank you!
With the 3C, we aim to provide a no-frills yet premium typing experience at an affordable price point.
The Tofu was the gateway drug to this hobby for many of us because of its build quality, affordability, and availability.
Hopefully, the HEX.3C can be mentioned under the same breath as the legendary Tofu someday ;)

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C GB STARTS 09/04/20!
« Reply #71 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 15:07:08 »
Hi all! The group buy will officially start on the 9th of April, 2200 hours GMT+8. Best of luck, and thanks for your support!

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« Reply #72 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 16:24:50 »
Good luck on all of you joining this group buy. Unfortunately I'll have to wait out until a second run, but I'm interested to hear what people have to think about this board.

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« Reply #73 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 17:30:33 »
Not sure if this was already discussed and its pretty close to GB date.
Any chance to add a a rose gold option?
US shipping seems high, any chance to reduce that?

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« Reply #74 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 19:25:34 »
Not sure if this was already discussed and its pretty close to GB date.
Any chance to add a a rose gold option?
US shipping seems high, any chance to reduce that?

whats the us shipping?

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C GB STARTS 09/04/20!
« Reply #75 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 20:49:30 »
Not sure if this was already discussed and its pretty close to GB date.
Any chance to add a a rose gold option?
US shipping seems high, any chance to reduce that?

Not sure if this was already discussed and its pretty close to GB date.
Any chance to add a a rose gold option?
US shipping seems high, any chance to reduce that?

whats the us shipping?

The price we got from our shipping partner was at USD 36. We will try looking for other options amidst these trying times. Shipping prices have been affected by the virus.
It's unlikely we'll add another color option as of now. But rose-gold will definitely be in our sights for the subsequent rounds.
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Re: [IC] HEX.3C GB STARTS 09/04/20!
« Reply #76 on: Mon, 06 April 2020, 22:36:45 »
What time is the GB starting? Is it on a separate site?

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C GB STARTS 09/04/20!
« Reply #77 on: Tue, 07 April 2020, 06:53:41 »
What time is the GB starting? Is it on a separate site?

I'm currently waiting on the GB page to be approved by geekhack mods.

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« Reply #78 on: Wed, 08 April 2020, 00:59:06 »
This is very awesome

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« Reply #79 on: Wed, 08 April 2020, 09:52:44 »
very nice bros  :thumb:
can't wait to watch the sound test
hope it's good  :D

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« Reply #80 on: Wed, 08 April 2020, 11:44:07 »
Is a DZ60 compatible with the WKL layout?

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« Reply #81 on: Wed, 08 April 2020, 12:15:36 »
yeah it supports a wkl layout

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« Reply #82 on: Wed, 08 April 2020, 12:15:58 »
Excited about this. I think I have a PCB laying around somewhere that I can use.

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« Reply #83 on: Wed, 08 April 2020, 16:15:32 »
yeah it supports a wkl layout

Oh that's great!

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Re: [IC] HEX.3C GB STARTS 09/04/20!
« Reply #84 on: Thu, 09 April 2020, 07:46:13 »
Around 1h 15mins to go to the GB, GB page still ain't approved, so do lookout for a post on /r/mm or join the discord to access the foem and join the GB. Thanks all, for your support :)

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« Reply #85 on: Thu, 09 April 2020, 19:47:02 »
IC filled!

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« Reply #86 on: Thu, 09 April 2020, 20:00:32 »
IC filled!

GB is over so IC is done too

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« Reply #87 on: Fri, 10 April 2020, 14:41:19 »
interested

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« Reply #88 on: Wed, 15 April 2020, 14:12:07 »
Super excited for this board! But let me get this straight, it's $140 for the case(hhkb, wkl, regular of our choice?) + the plate + the poron foam? No pcb, correct?


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« Reply #89 on: Wed, 15 April 2020, 15:10:08 »
Looks great! Good luck with the gb. If I may, round 2 would be great with a polycarb option (and maybe less sharp edges)

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« Reply #90 on: Wed, 15 April 2020, 15:30:38 »
Super excited for this board! But let me get this straight, it's $140 for the case(hhkb, wkl, regular of our choice?) + the plate + the poron foam? No pcb, correct?

Correct plus shipping