GON's KeyboardWorks - Questions and Answers

[Wraul]

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In the picture... most of them are semi-glare.
And red on, the third from the GON NS 38GT Pink is non-glare, and the red one /w red bolts is a glare one.

But its hard to distinguish in the picture...
And, even though you choose semi-glare, it sometimes comes out more like non-glare or full-glare.
Anodizing is very hard to make all the same at anytime...

But this little arbitrariness makes my customers' cases Unique.
(Hard to find exactly the same ones...)

Your cases are amazing.
I hope they will be available for a while, so I can save enough money to buy one.

I have one question.
That black 38GT in the middle column.
It must have a special purpose. May I ask what it's for?

[GON]

(Attachment Link)

In the picture... most of them are semi-glare.
And red on, the third from the GON NS 38GT Pink is non-glare, and the red one /w red bolts is a glare one.

But its hard to distinguish in the picture...
And, even though you choose semi-glare, it sometimes comes out more like non-glare or full-glare.
Anodizing is very hard to make all the same at anytime...

But this little arbitrariness makes my customers' cases Unique.
(Hard to find exactly the same ones...)

Your cases are amazing.
I hope they will be available for a while, so I can save enough money to buy one.

I have one question.
That black 38GT in the middle column.
It must have a special purpose. May I ask what it's for?

Well, that question should be asked to my customer, not me.
I think he would use it as a specialized gaming controller.

[SmallFry]

. Nevermind.

[Wraul]

Well, that question should be asked to my customer, not me.
I think he would use it as a specialized gaming controller.

Ok I see. Thank you.
It looks very interesting.

[emptythecache]

(Attachment Link)

In the picture... most of them are semi-glare.
And red on, the third from the GON NS 38GT Pink is non-glare, and the red one /w red bolts is a glare one.

But its hard to distinguish in the picture...
And, even though you choose semi-glare, it sometimes comes out more like non-glare or full-glare.
Anodizing is very hard to make all the same at anytime...

But this little arbitrariness makes my customers' cases Unique.
(Hard to find exactly the same ones...)

what is the blue 75% housing in the bottom left? It looks like it may be for a MX-Mini, but the modifier row has weird wide holes.

[GON]

(Attachment Link)

In the picture... most of them are semi-glare.
And red on, the third from the GON NS 38GT Pink is non-glare, and the red one /w red bolts is a glare one.

But its hard to distinguish in the picture...
And, even though you choose semi-glare, it sometimes comes out more like non-glare or full-glare.
Anodizing is very hard to make all the same at anytime...

But this little arbitrariness makes my customers' cases Unique.
(Hard to find exactly the same ones...)

what is the blue 75% housing in the bottom left? It looks like it may be for a MX-Mini, but the modifier row has weird wide holes.

Yes that's for MX-MINI.
The bottom holes for compatibility.

This housing can fit MX-MINI Winkeyless and PS2AVR MX-MINI(Winkey/winkeyless Combo).
The bottoms hole design is due to "one-fits-all" purpose.

GON

[WhiteFireDragon]

How do we program your PCBs?

One thing I can't do for custom keyboards is programming from scratch. I think you'll have to make a guide on this since it seems more people are starting to get more of your PCBs/housing. Anyone on GH (excluding GON of course) have a fully built ps2avr that can comment, or am I the first?

[emptythecache]

nope, but I will need to know too! I think sifo has one on order as well, maybe he knows.

[Wraul]

How do we program your PCBs?

One thing I can't do for custom keyboards is programming from scratch. I think you'll have to make a guide on this since it seems more people are starting to get more of your PCBs/housing. Anyone on GH (excluding GON of course) have a fully built ps2avr that can comment, or am I the first?

I have not had time too look into this yet.
But I assume you would use the ISP header and a compatible programmer.
Not sure which firmware you should use though.

Would be cool if GON can provide a little info concerning this.

[GON]

How do we program your PCBs?

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One thing I can't do for custom keyboards is programming from scratch. I think you'll have to make a guide on this since it seems more people are starting to get more of your PCBs/housing. Anyone on GH (excluding GON of course) have a fully built ps2avr that can comment, or am I the first?

I think you would be the first one who build a keyboard with that PCB.
I can give you a link. But the explanation is in Korean.
You have to encode a keymap/firmware file and write it with ISP loader.

http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/data/5953500

And that is not my PCB but 괴수가면 designed it.

[WhiteFireDragon]

Thanks for the link. It shows the maxtrix and has precompiled firmware to download. But how do I flash the firmware onto the controller using the ISP header?

[GON]

Thanks for the link. It shows the maxtrix and has precompiled firmware to download. But how do I flash the firmware onto the controller using the ISP header?

It depends on your ISP loader.
You will have to study to use it.

[SmallFry]

Which ISP loader do you have WFD?

[Hades]

Can a 38GT support a winkeyless setup, i.e., a "1.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 7 / 1.5 / 1 / 1.5" bottom row?

[GON]

Can a 38GT support a winkeyless setup, i.e., a "1.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 7 / 1.5 / 1 / 1.5" bottom row?

No, only standard winkey layout is supported at the bottom row.

[Sai]

GON, is this just your personal one ?

http://ysymidi.blog.me/10127492530

i saw in Zenuty's thread.

[GON]

GON, is this just your personal one ?

http://ysymidi.blog.me/10127492530

i saw in Zenuty's thread.

That's not mine.
I tuned it up on order.
Some guy may be using that keyboard.

[Sai]

oh i see. thanks.

[MKULTRA]

Do the PCB's we buy from you come with the firmware flashed?

[Sifo]

GON will do all the basic SMD components and have the stock firmware loaded.

[MKULTRA]

Sweet.  Can't wait to get one of these.  Gonna be my first custom!

[WhiteFireDragon]

What resistor package size do we get for the switch LEDs?

Also can I buy a preflashed loose atmega controller chip from you?

[GON]

What resistor package size do we get for the switch LEDs?

Also can I buy a preflashed loose atmega controller chip from you?

Most frequently used SMD size in Korean CUSTOM is 2012(metric).

Answer to the second question depends on which preflashed Controller chips you need.

[The_Beast]

You may not know, but I bought an A.87 with nothing soldered to it (similar to WFD), how to I get it to work since I'm not sure I can just plug it in and load firmware to it like a phantom. I'm not very good with software stuff

[GON]

You may not know, but I bought an A.87 with nothing soldered to it (similar to WFD), how to I get it to work since I'm not sure I can just plug it in and load firmware to it like a phantom. I'm not very good with software stuff

The paradox lying here is....

Even though I burn chips with firmware, shipping is at least $24 to the US... too high just for a chip.... ;(

[Elrick]

Even though I burn chips with firmware, shipping is at least $24 to the US... too high just for a chip.... ;(

I know it's a fixed shipping rate like everywhere else so does it mean he has to purchase something else to help make that $24.00USD more palatable?

I would get an extra pcb and/or plate bundled with that chip...... just my own personnel 'stupid' recommendation here.

[GON]

Even though I burn chips with firmware, shipping is at least $24 to the US... too high just for a chip.... ;(

I know it's a fixed shipping rate like everywhere else so does it mean he has to purchase something else to help make that $24.00USD more palatable?

I would get an extra pcb and/or plate bundled with that chip...... just my own personnel 'stupid' recommendation here.

Yes, I think $24 shipping just for "x"g small chip is too high for a buyer.
For me, it doesn't matter, but for a buyer, I think, it matters...

[Poom]

Hi Gon,

I am looking to try Ergo clear switches, but im a noob with modding and stuff.
How does it work? I send you all the stuff? or I can buy stuff from you, stuff as in springs, switches, boards etc.

i am also looking to get a new board, not modding mine own ones. how do i start? you have any recommendations? maybe you have board for sale, switches and all the rest? just not a full size.

My girlfriend is in Seoul, so shipping stuff isnt a problem.

Thanks, Poom

[GON]

Hi Gon,

I am looking to try Ergo clear switches, but im a noob with modding and stuff.
How does it work? I send you all the stuff? or I can buy stuff from you, stuff as in springs, switches, boards etc.

i am also looking to get a new board, not modding mine own ones. how do i start? you have any recommendations? maybe you have board for sale, switches and all the rest? just not a full size.

My girlfriend is in Seoul, so shipping stuff isnt a problem.

Thanks, Poom

You can buy from me almost everything you need to build a keyboard yourself.
PM me for further discussion.

Thanks,
GON

[zoolzoo]

Is the GON Skinny housing likely to slide around on my wooden desk? I cant find any reviews or comments from anyone who owns one. That being said, I am interested in one.

[Patchwrks]

is it possible to get a NS 38 with 1.5/1/1.5 7 1.5/1/1.5 bottom row?

[pmh1410]

Can a 38GT support a winkeyless setup, i.e., a "1.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 7 / 1.5 / 1 / 1.5" bottom row?

No, only standard winkey layout is supported at the bottom row.

is it possible to get a NS 38 with 1.5/1/1.5 7 1.5/1/1.5 bottom row?

is it possible to get a NS 38 with 1.5/1/1.5 7 1.5/1/1.5 bottom row?

Can a 38GT support a winkeyless setup, i.e., a "1.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 7 / 1.5 / 1 / 1.5" bottom row?

No, only standard winkey layout is supported at the bottom row.

Gon was answer about this problem

[Patchwrks]

Can a 38GT support a winkeyless setup, i.e., a "1.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 7 / 1.5 / 1 / 1.5" bottom row?

No, only standard winkey layout is supported at the bottom row.

is it possible to get a NS 38 with 1.5/1/1.5 7 1.5/1/1.5 bottom row?

is it possible to get a NS 38 with 1.5/1/1.5 7 1.5/1/1.5 bottom row?

Can a 38GT support a winkeyless setup, i.e., a "1.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 7 / 1.5 / 1 / 1.5" bottom row?

No, only standard winkey layout is supported at the bottom row.

Gon was answer about this problem

yes after reading i felt dumb

[joneslee85]

Dear GON

I would like to ask:

1) How could I reprogram 38GT PCB? I am new to this board and so lost with many found results on this forum
2) Would you be able to design a board with SMD LED instead of normal LED?

Really appreciate if you could reply. Thanks

[Jokrik]

Does anyone know where is GON?
I've been looking for him

[nuclearsandwich]

Dear GON

I would like to ask:

1) How could I reprogram 38GT PCB? I am new to this board and so lost with many found results on this forum
2) Would you be able to design a board with SMD LED instead of normal LED?

Really appreciate if you could reply. Thanks

Yo Joneslee, I just went through the programming a couple of days ago with help from codyeatsworld. I'll PM you the relevant bits of the skype conversation or if you want realtime PM me your skype info and timezone.

[Jokrik]

Seriously,
does anyone know where has he gone?
I've a project which he hold and I haven't heard back from him for a while

[Sifo]

I guess you could say he's...

















GON

[LONGZILLA]

I guess you could say he's...

















GON

Seriously,
does anyone know where has he gone?
I've a project which he hold and I haven't heard back from him for a while

Looks like GON posted on OTD not too long ago, [url]http://www.otd.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=album&wr_id=181239[url]

[LONGZILLA]

oops, double post

[digi]

He usually takes a day or two to respond to a pm, but he did respond to mine a couple weeks back, fwiw.

[Jokrik]

Been trying to reach him since the start of the year
Hope he's all fine...

[GON]

Been trying to reach him since the start of the year
Hope he's all fine...

He usually takes a day or two to respond to a pm, but he did respond to mine a couple weeks back, fwiw.

Sorry guys. I made you worried.
I was too busy these days. So I could not even reply PMs.

But don't worry. All is fine with me. ;

[Neal]

Hey Gon, no question just want to say I love you and your work!

[jufa]

yeah he's been very busy lol

[Moosecraft]

Do you have pcb mounted switches?

[GON]

Do you have pcb mounted switches?

Stop by my website

www.GONsKeyboardworks.com

You may be able to find them there.

[1pq]

If I sent you used clear stems, would you use those instead of new clear stems for a custom board?

[Moosecraft]

How would I do for ordering a different switch for spacebar?

[GON]

How would I do for ordering a different switch for spacebar?

Add a comment when you place an order at my website.