Author Topic: [Oddforge] VE.A (Read 239279 times)

Data · « **Reply #450 on:** Fri, 21 October 2016, 20:48:45 »

That I'd like to see.

alienman82 · « **Reply #451 on:** Sun, 23 October 2016, 17:22:46 »

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alienman82 · « **Reply #452 on:** Sun, 23 October 2016, 21:29:06 »

removed.

Delirious · « **Reply #453 on:** Sun, 23 October 2016, 21:55:28 »

Does anyone know the spec for the plastic screws? They are too filmsy for my taste so I'm definitely replacing them with some stainless steel screws.

aaron6301 · « **Reply #454 on:** Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:04:24 »

Quote from: Delirious on Sun, 23 October 2016, 21:55:28

Does anyone know the spec for the plastic screws? They are too filmsy for my taste so I'm definitely replacing them with some stainless steel screws.

I ordered some M3 15mm flat head hex screws and they work perfectly. If you pay for postage, I can send you some as I ordered 100.

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krisst · « **Reply #455 on:** Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:23:29 »

I bought some titanium screws instead. M3 x 15mm. Pack of 10.

Ebay link below
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222220208667

alienman82 · « **Reply #456 on:** Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:24:09 »

removed.

krisst · « **Reply #457 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 00:30:58 »

Quote from: alienman82 on Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:24:09

Quote from: krisst on Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:23:29
I bought some titanium screws instead. M3 x 15mm. Pack of 10.

Ebay link below
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222220208667

gross china.

Item seems to be shipping from Hong Kong. Colour of these screws matches dark grey case well enough.

Either way, still better than those plastic screws provided. They strip too easily.

tp4tissue · « **Reply #458 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 00:47:56 »

Quote from: krisst on Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:23:29

I bought some titanium screws instead. M3 x 15mm. Pack of 10.

Ebay link below
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222220208667

Not gonna hound you over buying 10 screws buhhh..

let's understand titanium alloy for a moment.

Its advantage is , more strength to weight ratio.. vs steel.

However, the strongest steel is stronger than the strongest titanium.

If you got high tensile steel screws, it is cheaper AND stronger than steel, but it will be heavier..

So, on a KEYBOARD, where it doesn't have to be light, and most of the weight is NOT the screws, it makes more sense to use steel instead of titanium..

Data · « **Reply #459 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 08:02:21 »

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 24 October 2016, 00:47:56

Quote from: krisst on Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:23:29
I bought some titanium screws instead. M3 x 15mm. Pack of 10.

Ebay link below
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222220208667

Not gonna hound you over buying 10 screws buhhh..

let's understand titanium alloy for a moment.

Its advantage is , more strength to weight ratio.. vs steel.

However, the strongest steel is stronger than the strongest titanium.

If you got high tensile steel screws, it is cheaper AND stronger than steel, but it will be heavier..

So, on a KEYBOARD, where it doesn't have to be light, and most of the weight is NOT the screws, it makes more sense to use steel instead of titanium..

They're screwing directly into polycarbonate so strength is meaningless. You'll strip the threads in the PC before anything else comes close to failing.

Plus, titanium...

alienman82 · « **Reply #460 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 09:40:04 »

removed.

krisst · « **Reply #461 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 09:45:38 »

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 24 October 2016, 00:47:56

Quote from: krisst on Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:23:29
I bought some titanium screws instead. M3 x 15mm. Pack of 10.

Ebay link below
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222220208667

Not gonna hound you over buying 10 screws buhhh..

let's understand titanium alloy for a moment.

Its advantage is , more strength to weight ratio.. vs steel.

However, the strongest steel is stronger than the strongest titanium.

If you got high tensile steel screws, it is cheaper AND stronger than steel, but it will be heavier..

So, on a KEYBOARD, where it doesn't have to be light, and most of the weight is NOT the screws, it makes more sense to use steel instead of titanium..

They are just screws that I chose to replace those plastic ones... Don't have to be so serious, right? As long as it doesn't rust, doesn't strip, I don't care as much.

All these talks about screws and I am still here waiting for those stabs from Zeal before assembling my VE.A... probably looking at early Dec

Data · « **Reply #462 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 13:43:44 »

Quote from: krisst on Mon, 24 October 2016, 09:45:38

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 24 October 2016, 00:47:56
Quote from: krisst on Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:23:29
I bought some titanium screws instead. M3 x 15mm. Pack of 10.

Ebay link below
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222220208667

Not gonna hound you over buying 10 screws buhhh..

let's understand titanium alloy for a moment.

Its advantage is , more strength to weight ratio.. vs steel.

However, the strongest steel is stronger than the strongest titanium.

If you got high tensile steel screws, it is cheaper AND stronger than steel, but it will be heavier..

So, on a KEYBOARD, where it doesn't have to be light, and most of the weight is NOT the screws, it makes more sense to use steel instead of titanium..

They are just screws that I chose to replace those plastic ones... Don't have to be so serious, right? As long as it doesn't rust, doesn't strip, I don't care as much.

All these talks about screws and I am still here waiting for those stabs from Zeal before assembling my VE.A... probably looking at early Dec

Brutal.

zefyr · « **Reply #463 on:** Mon, 24 October 2016, 22:06:52 »

Quote from: krisst on Mon, 24 October 2016, 09:45:38

Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 24 October 2016, 00:47:56
Quote from: krisst on Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:23:29
I bought some titanium screws instead. M3 x 15mm. Pack of 10.

Ebay link below
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222220208667

Not gonna hound you over buying 10 screws buhhh..

let's understand titanium alloy for a moment.

Its advantage is , more strength to weight ratio.. vs steel.

However, the strongest steel is stronger than the strongest titanium.

If you got high tensile steel screws, it is cheaper AND stronger than steel, but it will be heavier..

So, on a KEYBOARD, where it doesn't have to be light, and most of the weight is NOT the screws, it makes more sense to use steel instead of titanium..

They are just screws that I chose to replace those plastic ones... Don't have to be so serious, right? As long as it doesn't rust, doesn't strip, I don't care as much.

All these talks about screws and I am still here waiting for those stabs from Zeal before assembling my VE.A... probably looking at early Dec

Hmm, we choose PC bolts instead of STS because they looks better when assembled.
You can see some features that we choose quality over price.
like...
PC bolts for transparent effect. instead of STS bolts.
Diamond sanding at backside of black mounting plate. (funny, that side is not even visible.)
910 resistors for all in-switch LEDs for your convenience.

aaron6301 · « **Reply #464 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 13:45:03 »

Finally got the chance to put it together.

VE.A Silver w/Black Plate
GMK Retro
KK Miso Soup
62g Gateron Linear Clears - Lubed
Trans Stabs - Lubed
Sip Scoketed - White In Switch

MajorKoos · « **Reply #465 on:** Tue, 25 October 2016, 20:09:16 »

Quote from: zefyr on Mon, 24 October 2016, 22:06:52

Quote from: krisst on Mon, 24 October 2016, 09:45:38
Quote from: tp4tissue on Mon, 24 October 2016, 00:47:56
Quote from: krisst on Sun, 23 October 2016, 22:23:29
I bought some titanium screws instead. M3 x 15mm. Pack of 10.

Ebay link below
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222220208667

Not gonna hound you over buying 10 screws buhhh..

let's understand titanium alloy for a moment.

Its advantage is , more strength to weight ratio.. vs steel.

However, the strongest steel is stronger than the strongest titanium.

If you got high tensile steel screws, it is cheaper AND stronger than steel, but it will be heavier..

So, on a KEYBOARD, where it doesn't have to be light, and most of the weight is NOT the screws, it makes more sense to use steel instead of titanium..

They are just screws that I chose to replace those plastic ones... Don't have to be so serious, right? As long as it doesn't rust, doesn't strip, I don't care as much.

All these talks about screws and I am still here waiting for those stabs from Zeal before assembling my VE.A... probably looking at early Dec

Hmm, we choose PC bolts instead of STS because they looks better when assembled.
You can see some features that we choose quality over price.
like...
PC bolts for transparent effect. instead of STS bolts.
Diamond sanding at backside of black mounting plate. (funny, that side is not even visible.)
910 resistors for all in-switch LEDs for your convenience.

+1 for the diamond sanding.
A very unique finish indeed - both in looks and touch.
I'd love to see more of that in future designs.

zefyr · « **Reply #466 on:** Wed, 26 October 2016, 03:28:32 »

Quote from: aaron6301 on Tue, 25 October 2016, 13:45:03

Finally got the chance to put it together.

VE.A Silver w/Black Plate
GMK Retro
KK Miso Soup
62g Gateron Linear Clears - Lubed
Trans Stabs - Lubed
Sip Scoketed - White In Switch

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Finally :)
Hope you like it!

danielucf · « **Reply #467 on:** Thu, 27 October 2016, 01:54:58 »

Potato picture, finished this bad boy tonight:

seblove · « **Reply #468 on:** Thu, 27 October 2016, 02:31:57 »

Quote from: aaron6301 on Tue, 25 October 2016, 13:45:03

Finally got the chance to put it together.

VE.A Silver w/Black Plate
GMK Retro
KK Miso Soup
62g Gateron Linear Clears - Lubed
Trans Stabs - Lubed
Sip Scoketed - White In Switch

Show Image

Eyyy you went with the white cable. Hope you're loving it man, looks super clean.

zefyr · « **Reply #469 on:** Thu, 27 October 2016, 02:54:11 »

I posted VE (Vergo) making story.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=85476.0

Hope you like it.

romevi · « **Reply #470 on:** Thu, 03 November 2016, 11:46:01 »

Quote from: adamski07 on Thu, 13 October 2016, 22:42:30

Quote from: alienman82 on Thu, 13 October 2016, 22:14:24
Quote from: adamski07 on Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:54:30
Love this board. My new daily!

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looks like that livestream one? I like the clear housing on it. I'm building mine right now actually just taking a break :)

Correct. too lazy to setup the livestream again so I decided to finish the build without livestreaming it again. :p
Quote from: juahenza on Thu, 13 October 2016, 22:22:34
Quote from: adamski07 on Thu, 13 October 2016, 21:54:30
Love this board. My new daily! :thumb:

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very nice picture

thanks! Here's another one.

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Dude, I just saw this in the keyboard nominations. Are you using tactile grays? I don't see too many boards with those; I just happened to have my Jane installed with them, lubed with 72g SPRiT springs and Gateron clear tops.

RobotMalcolmX · « **Reply #471 on:** Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:16:52 »

So I'm guessing we still have no clue when b-stock will be available?

alienman82 · « **Reply #472 on:** Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:38:20 »

removed.

RobotMalcolmX · « **Reply #473 on:** Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:43:55 »

Quote from: alienman82 on Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:38:20

Quote from: RobotMalcolmX on Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:16:52
So I'm guessing we still have no clue when b-stock will be available?

seems you didn't see the email sign up. put email in. forget.

I did see it and I did sign up, but it's still nice to know some information without just "soon".

dead_pixel_design · « **Reply #474 on:** Thu, 03 November 2016, 18:07:36 »

Quote from: alienman82 on Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:38:20

Quote from: RobotMalcolmX on Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:16:52
So I'm guessing we still have no clue when b-stock will be available?

seems you didn't see the email sign up. put email in. forget.

I would offer that some of us don't have the financial liberty to just forget about something that costs over $200, that's something I need to budget for, or set small amounts of money aside incrementally, where having a tentative date could ease that a little for lots of people

MandrewDavis · « **Reply #475 on:** Thu, 03 November 2016, 22:36:37 »

Quote from: dead_pixel_design on Thu, 03 November 2016, 18:07:36

Quote from: alienman82 on Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:38:20
Quote from: RobotMalcolmX on Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:16:52
So I'm guessing we still have no clue when b-stock will be available?

seems you didn't see the email sign up. put email in. forget.

I would offer that some of us don't have the financial liberty to just forget about something that costs over $200, that's something I need to budget for, or set small amounts of money aside incrementally, where having a tentative date could ease that a little for lots of people

Try $500 with shipping.

Zefyr is still recovering from the OG groupbuy. Based on your posts, you are certainly desperate for a VE.A, but don't seem to have the funds. I am working (very slowly) on an acrylic case for the VE.A and will try to share on here once I confirm my design is A-OK.

zefyr · « **Reply #476 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 00:33:13 »

Quote from: MandrewDavis on Thu, 03 November 2016, 22:36:37

Quote from: dead_pixel_design on Thu, 03 November 2016, 18:07:36
Quote from: alienman82 on Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:38:20
Quote from: RobotMalcolmX on Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:16:52
So I'm guessing we still have no clue when b-stock will be available?

seems you didn't see the email sign up. put email in. forget.

I would offer that some of us don't have the financial liberty to just forget about something that costs over $200, that's something I need to budget for, or set small amounts of money aside incrementally, where having a tentative date could ease that a little for lots of people

Try $500 with shipping.

Zefyr is still recovering from the OG groupbuy. Based on your posts, you are certainly desperate for a VE.A, but don't seem to have the funds. I am working (very slowly) on an acrylic case for the VE.A and will try to share on here once I confirm my design is A-OK.

Hey guys!
Sorry to keep you waiting so long.
B-stock is ready

We carefully checked quality again.
About 35 sets passed our B-class quality line.
(18 black, 8 grey, 6 silver)

Price will be 350USD, including black-titan-coated mounting plate.
No bare STS mounting plate option.

But we have no experience of direct GB.
Problem is money collecting.

So, quick question.
When attended in a GB, you got paypal e-mail invoice? or just sending budget?

And also, we are preparing special version of VE.A. without anodizing.
We are considering run a field test in early-adopter-like form.
Keep your interests on us, please

DormantLemon · « **Reply #477 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 02:46:40 »

I would imagine a PayPal invoice would work for most here, most artisan giveaways/sales do that.

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JDragon · « **Reply #478 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 03:57:37 »

I would prefer PayPal invoice.

yuktsi · « **Reply #479 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 04:27:28 »

Does anyone know where I can get a nice sata cable?

kawasaki161 · « **Reply #480 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 07:27:33 »

Quote from: yuktsi on Fri, 04 November 2016, 04:27:28

Does anyone know where I can get a nice sata cable?

You could just get any cable you like from a computer store and then buy some sleeve to customize it. I really like the MDPC-X sleeve, but there probably are others that also offer Sata sized sleeve.

If you don't want to make your own I'm sure Pexon offers a lot of options.

yuktsi · « **Reply #481 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 07:43:41 »

Quote from: kawasaki161 on Fri, 04 November 2016, 07:27:33

Quote from: yuktsi on Fri, 04 November 2016, 04:27:28
Does anyone know where I can get a nice sata cable?

You could just get any cable you like from a computer store and then buy some sleeve to customize it. I really like the MDPC-X sleeve, but there probably are others that also offer Sata sized sleeve.

If you don't want to make your own I'm sure Pexon offers a lot of options.

Gonna get some sleeve and try it myself. Seems easy from seeing how people did it on youtube. Thansk bro

RobotMalcolmX · « **Reply #482 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 08:17:14 »

Paypal invoices work great for me!

Saiph · « **Reply #483 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 09:25:17 »

Quote from: zefyr on Fri, 04 November 2016, 00:33:13

And also, we are preparing special version of VE.A. without anodizing.
We are considering run a field test in early-adopter-like form.
Keep your interests on us, please

Would you be planning to run this special edition through your site? Also paypal works for me

Slash Emperor · « **Reply #484 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 10:13:39 »

Quote from: zefyr on Fri, 04 November 2016, 00:33:13

Quote from: MandrewDavis on Thu, 03 November 2016, 22:36:37
Quote from: dead_pixel_design on Thu, 03 November 2016, 18:07:36
Quote from: alienman82 on Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:38:20
Quote from: RobotMalcolmX on Thu, 03 November 2016, 17:16:52
So I'm guessing we still have no clue when b-stock will be available?

seems you didn't see the email sign up. put email in. forget.

I would offer that some of us don't have the financial liberty to just forget about something that costs over $200, that's something I need to budget for, or set small amounts of money aside incrementally, where having a tentative date could ease that a little for lots of people

Try $500 with shipping.

Zefyr is still recovering from the OG groupbuy. Based on your posts, you are certainly desperate for a VE.A, but don't seem to have the funds. I am working (very slowly) on an acrylic case for the VE.A and will try to share on here once I confirm my design is A-OK.

Hey guys!
Sorry to keep you waiting so long.
B-stock is ready
We carefully checked quality again.
About 35 sets passed our B-class quality line.
(18 black, 8 grey, 6 silver)

Price will be 350USD, including black-titan-coated mounting plate.
No bare STS mounting plate option.

But we have no experience of direct GB.
Problem is money collecting.

So, quick question.
When attended in a GB, you got paypal e-mail invoice? or just sending budget?

And also, we are preparing special version of VE.A. without anodizing.
We are considering run a field test in early-adopter-like form.
Keep your interests on us, please

I've been checking this thread multiple times a day, ready for that B-stock. I know I signed up for the mailing list, but I still feel compelled to check here.

Paypal works perfectly for me. The non-anodized version also sounds very interesting to me. Bring it on!

dead_pixel_design · « **Reply #485 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 11:14:10 »

Quote from: zefyr on Fri, 04 November 2016, 00:33:13

Hey guys!
Sorry to keep you waiting so long.
B-stock is ready
We carefully checked quality again.
About 35 sets passed our B-class quality line.
(18 black, 8 grey, 6 silver)

Price will be 350USD, including black-titan-coated mounting plate.
No bare STS mounting plate option.

So just to clarify, we are getting:
"Base Kit Includes
Anodized CNC aluminum case (top / bottom)
CNC poly-carbonate frame
Steel switch plate
Screws
Bump-on feet
Vergo type.T-II PCB
VE.A marking plates
SATA cable
Mini USB cable"
?

alienman82 · « **Reply #486 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 11:21:41 »

removed.

zefyr · « **Reply #487 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 17:51:06 »

Quote from: dead_pixel_design on Fri, 04 November 2016, 11:14:10

Quote from: zefyr on Fri, 04 November 2016, 00:33:13
Hey guys!
Sorry to keep you waiting so long.
B-stock is ready
We carefully checked quality again.
About 35 sets passed our B-class quality line.
(18 black, 8 grey, 6 silver)

Price will be 350USD, including black-titan-coated mounting plate.
No bare STS mounting plate option.

So just to clarify, we are getting:
"Base Kit Includes
Anodized CNC aluminum case (top / bottom)
CNC poly-carbonate frame
Steel switch plate
Screws
Bump-on feet
Vergo type.T-II PCB
VE.A marking plates
SATA cable
Mini USB cable"
?

No cables included. It was a bundle deal of Massdrop.

zefyr · « **Reply #488 on:** Sat, 05 November 2016, 09:41:03 »

B-class stock photos

Color differency

B-class marking

Dent

Scratch

Uneven surface

Dent & uneven surface

RobotMalcolmX · « **Reply #489 on:** Sat, 05 November 2016, 09:49:44 »

These still look great. My PayPal, and body, are ready.

Slash Emperor · « **Reply #490 on:** Sat, 05 November 2016, 10:36:38 »

That condition looks a lot better than I expected for B-stock. My Paypal is ready and waiting!

TheZissou · « **Reply #491 on:** Sat, 05 November 2016, 10:55:26 »

These look awesome, looking forward to snagging one.

zefyr · « **Reply #492 on:** Sat, 05 November 2016, 18:31:09 »

Announcement from team oddforge

B-class stock GB schedule & process

- We will announce exact starting time at lease 48 hours before joining form opens. (time in KST, which is UTC+9 https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/kst)
- We will send you invoice within 24 hours, in order of GB form application.
- We will wait payment for 48 hours.
- If 48 hours exceeds, application will be canceled and and invoice will be avoided.
- We will charge shipping cost to you.
- We will charge paypal fee (3.9% + 0.3USD including shipping cost) to you.
- Kit price will be 349USD, includes 4 Aluminium parts, 2 Polycarbonate frames, 2 nameplates, PCB, bumpons, bolts, Black-titanium-coated switch mounting plate.
- We will ship package via EMS service with tracking number.

Thanks for your interest guys!
GB will be open within a week.
We are all set.

RobotMalcolmX · « **Reply #493 on:** Sat, 05 November 2016, 18:46:06 »

THE HYPE IS REAL

Norman_the_Owl · « **Reply #494 on:** Sat, 05 November 2016, 21:02:25 »

I guess the PCB only option is gone now?

Slash Emperor · « **Reply #495 on:** Sat, 05 November 2016, 21:55:47 »

Quote from: zefyr on Sat, 05 November 2016, 18:31:09

Announcement from team oddforge

B-class stock GB schedule & process

- We will announce exact starting time at lease 48 hours before joining form opens. (time in KST, which is UTC+9 https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/kst)
- We will send you invoice within 24 hours, in order of GB form application.
- We will wait payment for 48 hours.
- If 48 hours exceeds, application will be canceled and and invoice will be avoided.
- We will charge shipping cost to you.
- We will charge paypal fee (3.9% + 0.3USD including shipping cost) to you.
- Kit price will be 349USD, includes 4 Aluminium parts, 2 Polycarbonate frames, 2 nameplates, PCB, bumpons, bolts, Black-titanium-coated switch mounting plate.
- We will ship package via EMS service with tracking number.

Thanks for your interest guys!
GB will be open within a week.
We are all set.

Great, I look forward to it!