Author Topic: [GB] Zlant 40% QMK Keyboard GROUP BUY OPEN (for extras), SHIPPING (Read 31397 times)

ziptyze · « **Reply #50 on:** Mon, 23 July 2018, 22:59:48 »

Quote from: ygecko on Mon, 23 July 2018, 08:39:15

I did mine with tealios with clear housings and the rgb turned out awesome.

Wow... that shines through a lot better than I was expecting! Hopefully I'll have some options for translucent plates before long though, and then it will really shine through

ziptyze · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 23 July 2018, 23:08:43 »

First batch of soldered boards for inspection has been ordered. I'll keep everyone updated on their build progress.

Also, I'm almost finished redesigning the printed case. Originally my case design used a large integrated plate. Since that's not the size of the one shipping with the kits, I needed to change that. The plate with the kits is small enough to allow for a drop-in style case, so at first I was just going to modify my existing case. However, that would mean anyone printing it would need to purchase additional hardware separately (threaded inserts etc.) which is not ideal.

The new style case doesn't use heat-set threaded standoffs. Instead, there are holes through to the bottom with slightly countersunk holes on the underside so anyone with the group-buy kit will be able to use the hardware that came with the kit to use the case, and no additional screws or standoffs will be required.

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #52 on:** Tue, 24 July 2018, 11:20:03 »

Case is looking good.

sako · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 26 July 2018, 03:15:34 »

Since it's my first time doing smd soldering, is there a way to check if I messed up the board before soldering the switches? Should I just go ahead and try flashing the firmware?

ziptyze · « **Reply #54 on:** Thu, 26 July 2018, 05:58:26 »

Quote from: sako on Thu, 26 July 2018, 03:15:34

Since it's my first time doing smd soldering, is there a way to check if I messed up the board before soldering the switches? Should I just go ahead and try flashing the firmware?

Absolutely. Test all before doing switches

ziptyze · « **Reply #55 on:** Thu, 26 July 2018, 20:56:33 »

Added the file for the case to the first reply in the thread.

vafan · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 27 July 2018, 06:29:44 »

Quote from: ziptyze on Thu, 26 July 2018, 20:56:33

Added the file for the case to the first reply in the thread.

Can I use this case for the 1st GB PCB?

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ziptyze · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 27 July 2018, 07:08:15 »

Quote from: vafan on Fri, 27 July 2018, 06:29:44

Quote from: ziptyze on Thu, 26 July 2018, 20:56:33
Added the file for the case to the first reply in the thread.
Can I use this case for the 1st GB PCB?

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Yes. You’ll use everything that came with the kit except for the bottom plate. If you look at the “render” you’ll see the six holes in the bottom. You screw the standoffs into those just like the bottom plate, and then put the plate and pcb in the top and screw it in place. That way very little is wasted from the original kit, and you don’t need anything new but the case.

ArkadiusBear · « **Reply #58 on:** Sat, 28 July 2018, 12:13:55 »

I filled out the google docs form, but haven't received any email confirmation that I did so? Is this standard for most groupbuys (it's my first time participating in one). Thanks!

EDIT: Don't worry, found the email!

ziptyze · « **Reply #59 on:** Fri, 03 August 2018, 20:16:49 »

Last day for the group buy coming up. Also may want to check out the Keeblade group buy if you want a case.

https://reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/94e0cc/keeblade_groupbuy_is_live_more_info_in_comments/

Rumblehotep · « **Reply #60 on:** Sat, 04 August 2018, 14:20:10 »

Qlavier's zlant cases are different from the hipro cases you mentioned?

ziptyze · « **Reply #61 on:** Sat, 04 August 2018, 14:49:44 »

Quote from: Rumblehotep on Sat, 04 August 2018, 14:20:10

Qlavier's zlant cases are different from the hipro cases you mentioned?

They are different. The pcb must be soldered into place with those, so you’d need them before assembly. If you get/print a hipro you can just drop the board in from the assembled kit.

chuckdee · « **Reply #62 on:** Sat, 04 August 2018, 17:29:10 »

Quote from: ziptyze on Sat, 04 August 2018, 14:49:44

Quote from: Rumblehotep on Sat, 04 August 2018, 14:20:10
Qlavier's zlant cases are different from the hipro cases you mentioned?

They are different. The pcb must be soldered into place with those, so you’d need them before assembly. If you get/print a hipro you can just drop the board in from the assembled kit.

And the other advantage is that you can change cases if you want with the hipro. With the keeblade, you can't. Thanks for spelling that out and preventing me from spending $100 more on it LOL

ziptyze · « **Reply #63 on:** Sat, 04 August 2018, 17:34:40 »

Quote from: chuckdee on Sat, 04 August 2018, 17:29:10

Quote from: ziptyze on Sat, 04 August 2018, 14:49:44
Quote from: Rumblehotep on Sat, 04 August 2018, 14:20:10
Qlavier's zlant cases are different from the hipro cases you mentioned?

They are different. The pcb must be soldered into place with those, so you’d need them before assembly. If you get/print a hipro you can just drop the board in from the assembled kit.

And the other advantage is that you can change cases if you want with the hipro. With the keeblade, you can't. Thanks for spelling that out and preventing me from spending $100 more on it LOL

Talk you out of? I need 5

chuckdee · « **Reply #64 on:** Wed, 08 August 2018, 15:05:44 »

My Case came in today.

https://imgur.com/a/WK7AJ8S

It turned out nicely! Got it done on Treatstock (through Thingiverse) - the actual shop that did it was Nicks Printing Services. It cost $25 for the print in PETG. I'll put up another picture once I get it done.

ziptyze · « **Reply #65 on:** Wed, 08 August 2018, 17:33:51 »

Quote from: chuckdee on Wed, 08 August 2018, 15:05:44

My Case came in today.

https://imgur.com/a/WK7AJ8S

It turned out nicely! Got it done on Treatstock (through Thingiverse) - the actual shop that did it was Nicks Printing Services. It cost $25 for the print in PETG. I'll put up another picture once I get it done.

Oh petg. Is it a little squishy???

chuckdee · « **Reply #66 on:** Wed, 08 August 2018, 17:40:58 »

Quote from: ziptyze on Wed, 08 August 2018, 17:33:51

Quote from: chuckdee on Wed, 08 August 2018, 15:05:44
My Case came in today.

https://imgur.com/a/WK7AJ8S

It turned out nicely! Got it done on Treatstock (through Thingiverse) - the actual shop that did it was Nicks Printing Services. It cost $25 for the print in PETG. I'll put up another picture once I get it done.

Oh petg. Is it a little squishy???

Not at all. It's just as solid as ABS to pressure from my (admittedly limited) experiments. I'd originally wanted ABS, but no printer was willing to guarantee the integrity of the print.

ziptyze · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 09 August 2018, 14:00:44 »

PCBs have been ordered, and order form has been reopened until extra boards are sold.

ygecko · « **Reply #68 on:** Fri, 10 August 2018, 00:01:20 »

Had a friend print me a case in black. Turned out awesome!

chuckdee · « **Reply #69 on:** Fri, 10 August 2018, 08:00:55 »

What material did you use?

sako · « **Reply #70 on:** Mon, 13 August 2018, 03:39:17 »

I did a quick vector on inkscape for a zlant case, I was planning to have it lasercut but the place is closed for vacation until aug 26. If anyone wants to do a test print here is the vector file.

It's a 5-layer drop-in case, it's supposed to be printed on 3mm plexiglass. You can make the middle layer transparent if you have leds installed.

Again THIS HAS NOT BEEN TEST PRINTED YET, I just printed the bottom layer 1:1 on paper to check if the screw holes match.

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #71 on:** Mon, 13 August 2018, 08:37:20 »

Are there any extras left?

chuckdee · « **Reply #72 on:** Mon, 13 August 2018, 09:28:41 »

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Mon, 13 August 2018, 08:37:20

Are there any extras left?

The form is still open:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvemu0GJfdL-ucxQUC6LX60qSESbC6W_S0MjqoMkxPnMwM1g/viewform

ziptyze · « **Reply #73 on:** Mon, 13 August 2018, 13:44:02 »

Factory sent me pictures of the factory soldering.

As soon as I receive the first 5 boards and test them, I will give the OK to solder the rest.

Also, group buy will remain open as long as I have extras.

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #74 on:** Mon, 13 August 2018, 18:10:15 »

Quote from: chuckdee on Mon, 13 August 2018, 09:28:41

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Mon, 13 August 2018, 08:37:20
Are there any extras left?

The form is still open:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvemu0GJfdL-ucxQUC6LX60qSESbC6W_S0MjqoMkxPnMwM1g/viewform

Cool. Just ordered.

vafan · « **Reply #75 on:** Sat, 18 August 2018, 22:59:01 »

Just finished my keeb.

Happy with it.

biograf · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 21 August 2018, 09:34:13 »

Quote from: vafan on Sat, 18 August 2018, 22:59:01

Just finished my keeb.

Happy with it.

Show Image

I want to see the pic but I can't. :^(

ziptyze · « **Reply #77 on:** Wed, 22 August 2018, 22:54:01 »

Giveaway on IG:
https://instagram.com/p/BmzhcMKjLJq/

vafan · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 23 August 2018, 05:48:51 »

Quote from: biograf on Tue, 21 August 2018, 09:34:13

Quote from: vafan on Sat, 18 August 2018, 22:59:01
Just finished my keeb.

Happy with it.

Show Image

I want to see the pic but I can't. :^(

Sorry, Here you are

ziptyze · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 31 August 2018, 20:38:33 »

Little update, I had a family member in the hospital this week, so I didn't get the first 5 boards sent out as soon as I'd hoped, but I'm dropping them off tomorrow. The factory sent me pictures of the boards that they are currently working on, so I'm hoping that they will ship very shortly.

Otherwise, (as before) I'm waiting on standoffs from Aliexpress. I'm obviously hoping they arrive before the PCBs, but trying to communicate with those sellers can be difficult.

Additionally, I discovered the location for my mounting holes was a little too tight between the switches when using MX clones. All of my pcbs (until recently) I had assembled using box switches. When I assembled a board using zealios and zilents I found that when I assembled them, some of the switches were skewed. This is because the screws were pushing into the switches when the plate is attached to the standoffs. I managed to find some smaller screws that are hex heads, and tested them... so crisis averted. All boards will ship with the new screws and a wrench (including the 5 going out tomorrow). Obviously none of this will affect anyone putting together a keeblade, but you'll get the proper screws regardless.

the_high_5 · « **Reply #80 on:** Wed, 12 September 2018, 18:10:58 »

Hey OP! I'm sorry to hear about your family member, and I hope they're doing better now.

I saw a post on your Instagram with some fancy PCB's and plates, so I thought I'd ask about any updates. Really stoked on this!

ziptyze · « **Reply #81 on:** Wed, 12 September 2018, 19:05:03 »

Quote from: the_high_5 on Wed, 12 September 2018, 18:10:58

Hey OP! I'm sorry to hear about your family member, and I hope they're doing better now.

I saw a post on your Instagram with some fancy PCB's and plates, so I thought I'd ask about any updates. Really stoked on this!

I’ve been packing stuff. I hope to send some out tomorrow even. They’ll go out in order of the invoice numbers.

the_high_5 · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 13 September 2018, 00:42:17 »

Quote from: ziptyze on Wed, 12 September 2018, 19:05:03

Quote from: the_high_5 on Wed, 12 September 2018, 18:10:58
Hey OP! I'm sorry to hear about your family member, and I hope they're doing better now.

I saw a post on your Instagram with some fancy PCB's and plates, so I thought I'd ask about any updates. Really stoked on this!

I’ve been packing stuff. I hope to send some out tomorrow even. They’ll go out in order of the invoice numbers.

Awesome! Thank yoy for the update. Looking forward to receiving it.

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smee · « **Reply #83 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 11:32:22 »

Hey all,

Super excited for this board. A coworker sent me a link here and am so happy to be able to join the group buy!! Looking forward to this.

Cheers,
~smee

ziptyze · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 11:40:06 »

Quote from: smee on Thu, 20 September 2018, 11:32:22

Hey all,

Super excited for this board. A coworker sent me a link here and am so happy to be able to join the group buy!! Looking forward to this.

Cheers,
~smee

Glad to hear it, thanks for joining!

ziptyze · « **Reply #85 on:** Thu, 20 September 2018, 11:50:27 »

I updated the second post with information about what should be in the component bag that comes with the kits. Take note of the slight difference in length between the screws for the case and the screws for the stabilizers. They're the same thread, but the stabilizer screws are slightly shorter.

Also, if you ordered a Keeblade DO NOT SOLDER THE BOARD TOGETHER USING THE PLATE I PROVIDED. If you do so, you'll need to de-solder it to install it in your Keeblade.

ziptyze · « **Reply #86 on:** Sun, 23 September 2018, 20:02:30 »

Assembly album:

https://imgur.com/a/l3ak9eV

polarsolar · « **Reply #87 on:** Sun, 23 September 2018, 23:39:13 »

Thanks for posting updates & the assembly info! I'd otherwise be the person confused about two switches in the center of the board not fitting (hey, someone's gotta be that person). Got the shipping label creation message today too.

smee · « **Reply #88 on:** Mon, 24 September 2018, 10:44:28 »

Quote from: ziptyze on Sun, 23 September 2018, 20:02:30

Assembly album:

https://imgur.com/a/l3ak9eV

Thanks for that!

Can somebody help a noob out and point me in the right direction to source switches, 2u bracket/spacebar key, etc?

Thank you,
~smee

Rumblehotep · « **Reply #89 on:** Mon, 24 September 2018, 11:13:33 »

Got my kits!
Switches and stabs lubed last night, can't wait to get home today to finish!
It's already flashed with the default planck layout, yes?

ziptyze · « **Reply #90 on:** Mon, 24 September 2018, 11:15:34 »

Quote from: polarsolar on Sun, 23 September 2018, 23:39:13

Thanks for posting updates & the assembly info! I'd otherwise be the person confused about two switches in the center of the board not fitting (hey, someone's gotta be that person). Got the shipping label creation message today too.

I did have the wherewithal to put a sticker over them too, but I wanted to make sure I made it as clear as possible

ziptyze · « **Reply #91 on:** Mon, 24 September 2018, 11:17:26 »

Quote from: smee on Mon, 24 September 2018, 10:44:28

Quote from: ziptyze on Sun, 23 September 2018, 20:02:30
Assembly album:

https://imgur.com/a/l3ak9eV

Thanks for that!

Can somebody help a noob out and point me in the right direction to source switches, 2u bracket/spacebar key, etc?

Thank you,
~smee

There are probably hundreds of places you can get switches, even amazon. Do you at least have it narrowed down to linear, clicky, or tactile? The 2u bracket thing (a stabilizer) comes with the kit though. You’ll just need a 2u keycap in whatever set of caps you plan to put on the board. Sometimes that’s much easier said than done.

ziptyze · « **Reply #92 on:** Mon, 24 September 2018, 11:17:50 »

Quote from: Rumblehotep on Mon, 24 September 2018, 11:13:33

Got my kits!
Switches and stabs lubed last night, can't wait to get home today to finish!
It's already flashed with the default planck layout, yes?

Yes, default Planck. Good luck with the build!

chuckdee · « **Reply #93 on:** Mon, 24 September 2018, 11:18:32 »

Any planck set of keycaps should have a 2U spacebar.

smee · « **Reply #94 on:** Tue, 25 September 2018, 13:54:33 »

Thanks guys! I think I've found what I'm looking for.

Last question: Is the connection type USB C or Micro USB? Getting a custom cable for this.

Also, I will be working with my father (CNC guy) who can cut wood, aluminum, brass, etc... to make a sweet case for the Zlant. I'll post results once the first one is cut!

Cheers,
~smee

ziptyze · « **Reply #95 on:** Tue, 25 September 2018, 15:27:44 »

Quote from: smee on Tue, 25 September 2018, 13:54:33

Thanks guys! I think I've found what I'm looking for.

Last question: Is the connection type USB C or Micro USB? Getting a custom cable for this.

Also, I will be working with my father (CNC guy) who can cut wood, aluminum, brass, etc... to make a sweet case for the Zlant. I'll post results once the first one is cut!

Cheers,
~smee

Mini actually. I’ll be interested to see what you come up with!

RivieraS · « **Reply #96 on:** Tue, 25 September 2018, 21:10:46 »

how to join in GB now？？？

ziptyze · « **Reply #97 on:** Tue, 25 September 2018, 21:27:27 »

Quote from: RivieraS on Tue, 25 September 2018, 21:10:46

how to join in GB now？？？

PMing

smee · « **Reply #98 on:** Wed, 26 September 2018, 15:14:30 »

Damn that was some fast shipping!

Rubiks for scale:

Now I await the switches and keycaps I've ordered.

Thanks Zip!
~smee

ziptyze · « **Reply #99 on:** Wed, 26 September 2018, 16:19:04 »

Quote from: smee on Wed, 26 September 2018, 15:14:30

Damn that was some fast shipping!

Rubiks for scale:
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Now I await the switches and keycaps I've ordered.

Thanks Zip!
~smee

Always happy to see a safe arrival! What switches are you getting?

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Author Topic: [GB] Zlant 40% QMK Keyboard GROUP BUY OPEN (for extras), SHIPPING (Read 31397 times)