[IC] VE.A

[romevi]

So long as the GB doesn't start until April or so, I should be able to buy one (presuming slot availability).

I just don't think I could manage anything sooner given the Vive's pre-order date is slated for the 29th.

I believe it was quoted to start late February.
Though maybe he will delay it further for planning considering he has expanded his order limit.

When did he confirm the order limit was increased?

I actually have an option to make it. I can hire people.
As I mentioned before, my factory's capacity is big enough everyone.
It's just my packaging, checking, shipping time that I'm short of.

But,
In that another way, It cannot be the same thing it used be.
a limited, somewhat rare, hard-to-get. Somebody (including me) want that as "Feature" of a board.
If many people thinks like that, I have to limit quantity.

I'm struggling with myself. Rarity? Practical? where I should go on this way?
As I talked with some friends, my little wish is "anyone who types" should uses split-style keyboard. not just VE series.
If that time comes, I can get good product in decent price. right? To be honest here, VE series? too expensive, even for me.

So, how do you think guys?

Never actually confirmed

Here's hoping!

[popkorn62]

Hopefully I can get my hands on this beautiful board!

[turboloser]

So long as the GB doesn't start until April or so, I should be able to buy one (presuming slot availability).

I just don't think I could manage anything sooner given the Vive's pre-order date is slated for the 29th.

I believe it was quoted to start late February.
Though maybe he will delay it further for planning considering he has expanded his order limit.

Sheeeeiiiiiiiiiiiii-

Well, I guess we will have to see what happens.

[toxicdrift]

interested! will keep a watch on this for sure! 

[livingspeedbump]

So long as the GB doesn't start until April or so, I should be able to buy one (presuming slot availability).

I just don't think I could manage anything sooner given the Vive's pre-order date is slated for the 29th.

I believe it was quoted to start late February.
Though maybe he will delay it further for planning considering he has expanded his order limit.

When did he confirm the order limit was increased?

I actually have an option to make it. I can hire people.
As I mentioned before, my factory's capacity is big enough everyone.
It's just my packaging, checking, shipping time that I'm short of.

But,
In that another way, It cannot be the same thing it used be.
a limited, somewhat rare, hard-to-get. Somebody (including me) want that as "Feature" of a board.
If many people thinks like that, I have to limit quantity.

I'm struggling with myself. Rarity? Practical? where I should go on this way?
As I talked with some friends, my little wish is "anyone who types" should uses split-style keyboard. not just VE series.
If that time comes, I can get good product in decent price. right? To be honest here, VE series? too expensive, even for me.

So, how do you think guys?

Never actually confirmed

Here's hoping!

Pretty insane how popular this got. No surprise at the same time.

[Auxo]

Its crazy the more i lurk this thread..  The closer i am coming to considering this... Assuming this isnt an exclusive group buy

[radio_killah]

Its crazy the more i lurk this thread..  The closer i am coming to considering this... Assuming this isnt an exclusive group buy

Not so so "exclusive" as it is "limited".

[Auxo]

Its crazy the more i lurk this thread..  The closer i am coming to considering this... Assuming this isnt an exclusive group buy

Not so so "exclusive" as it is "limited".

In that case, i doubt id be able to scrape up the $$ for it by the time this goes live for whatever short time it is available haha

[DALExSNAIL]

been pretty quiet in here

[romevi]

NOT ANYMORE.

[VentureG]

I figured everyone was hoping it would stay quiet for awile 

[bocahgundul]

NOT ANYMORE.

Shhh quiet is better

[FrostyToast]

I just figured that all the lurkers who posted here didn't have the retention to make more than one post before leaving.
Either that or we don't have anything new to talk about since even zefyr has gone quiet.

[alienman82]

I just figured that all the lurkers who posted here didn't have the retention to make more than one post before leaving.
Either that or we don't have anything new to talk about since even zefyr has gone quiet.

No need this.  I NEED IT

[Vimto]

I just figured that all the lurkers who posted here didn't have the retention to make more than one post before leaving.
Either that or we don't have anything new to talk about since even zefyr has gone quiet.

I'm just waiting for the group buy. Have no more questions. I want this board.

[FrostyToast]

There hasn't been too much discussion on kbdlab as far as I can see.
I wonder what stage zefyr is on now.

[WinterIsle]

It's still lunar new year or chinese new year holiday, just chill guys.

[DALExSNAIL]

I REFUSE TO CHILL!

#nochillhack

[LXXXIX]

It's still lunar new year or chinese new year holiday, just chill guys.

I spoke with him about 2 days ago. This is the case. Chill out folks.

[FrostyToast]

We were already pretty chill o_o
I don't think anyone actually had any doubts.

[LXXXIX]

We need to chill harder! Where's the hammock?!

[E3E]

It's monkey time, baby!

[mason]

Plate mounted switches or PCB mounted switches?

[appleonama]

do they let monkeys loose on new years? because that would be dope! just enjoying your snack and bam! some monkey comes jumping at you to take your snack from your hands while you yell Happy New Years!

[yicaoyimu]

I NEED THIS SO BAD!! PLZ MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!

[whmeltonjr]

I'm not sure if I'm interested or not. Part of me doesn't get the craze with the split boards, but part of me also thinks this looks awesome. I'll follow for updates for sure.

[zefyr]

Holiday over.
It was a long driving phew.....
You have no idea guys.
11 hours driving just for 400km... Hmm 250 miles? Not once, twice! in tree days!
Was a long and stressful driving.
I need some rest guys. Hehe.

[popkorn62]

Holiday over.
It was a long driving phew.....
You have no idea guys.
11 hours driving just for 400km... Hmm 250 miles? Not once, twice! in tree days!
Was a long and stressful driving.
I need some rest guys. Hehe.

Take your time to rest before the big day xD. I can't wait for this!!

[iamtootallforthis]

Holiday over.
It was a long driving phew.....
You have no idea guys.
11 hours driving just for 400km... Hmm 250 miles? Not once, twice! in tree days!
Was a long and stressful driving.
I need some rest guys. Hehe.

That sounds miserable! Rest up!

[Karura]

Happy Lunar New Year!

Did you visit some relatives? That's a really long drive.

Also I got a question, for the bottom row, can I choose to do something like 2.a?

[zefyr]

Happy Lunar New Year!

Did you visit some relatives? That's a really long drive.

Also I got a question, for the bottom row, can I choose to do something like 2.a?

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If you using Cherry MX, the mounting plate is universal.
You can choose your layout. 1-b, 2-a both available.

[Karura]

What about for ALPS? I assume there's a restriction then?

[zefyr]

What about for ALPS? I assume there's a restriction then?

I believe you are not familiar with alps switches
If you want to use alps switches and stabilizers, you "should" make switch mount plate very specific. No optional placement is allowed.
So, when this GB starts, anyone want to use alps switches have to set(draw,fix whatever) their own layout and attach it on order.
And, that's why I charge more price for alps switch plate.

And for your question,
If you have proper keycaps, you can order whatever layout you want.

[xondat]

I'm not sure if I'm interested or not. Part of me doesn't get the craze with the split boards, but part of me also thinks this looks awesome. I'll follow for updates for sure.

Suppose you can just push the two halves together?

[derchar]

This is me expressing interest in this keyboard.  I'll buy one, given the chance.

[WNovizar]

I'm really interested in this board, my cash is always ready for this board

[yicaoyimu]

This keyboard is like the mechanical Korean custom version of what I'm currently using at work:

[BaconEggandCheeseBagel]

This keyboard is like the mechanical Korean custom version of what I'm currently using at work:

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What board is that?!?

[romevi]

This keyboard is like the mechanical Korean custom version of what I'm currently using at work:

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What board is that?!?

Darude, "Sandstorm."

[whmeltonjr]

I'm not sure if I'm interested or not. Part of me doesn't get the craze with the split boards, but part of me also thinks this looks awesome. I'll follow for updates for sure.

Suppose you can just push the two halves together?

Sure, but doesn't that defeat the purpose of this board? The cool factor is all in the fact that it splits.

[LXXXIX]

This keyboard is like the mechanical Korean custom version of what I'm currently using at work:

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What board is that?!?

http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/products/#keyboards-section

[turboloser]

This keyboard is like the mechanical Korean custom version of what I'm currently using at work:

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What board is that?!?

Darude, "Sandstorm."

I would really, really, really like it if someone actually made a board or keyset with this name.

[zefyr]

This keyboard is like the mechanical Korean custom version of what I'm currently using at work:

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Actually, I have two FreeStyle.
When I design VE series, a adopted a lot features from it.
I wanted a mechanical keyboard, split, with similar layout.
Kinesis Freestyle is the best ready-made keyboard I have ever used.

[romevi]

This keyboard is like the mechanical Korean custom version of what I'm currently using at work:

Show Image

Actually, I have two FreeStyle.
When I design VE series, a adopted a lot features from it.
I wanted a mechanical keyboard, split, with similar layout.
Kinesis Freestyle is the best ready-made keyboard I have ever used.

Have you ever tried an ErgoDox?

[alienman82]

Still so excited for this!  Going to be epic!

[zefyr]

This keyboard is like the mechanical Korean custom version of what I'm currently using at work:

Show Image

Actually, I have two FreeStyle.
When I design VE series, a adopted a lot features from it.
I wanted a mechanical keyboard, split, with similar layout.
Kinesis Freestyle is the best ready-made keyboard I have ever used.

Have you ever tried an ErgoDox?

No I didn't.
Layout is too much for me, I'm sure I cannot use any other keyboards after I adapted to Ergodox. that's why I didn't tried it.
It's near perfect. So afraid  :-[

[radio_killah]

http://shop.goldtouch.com/collections/ergonomic-keyboards/products/goldtouch-v2-adjustable-comfort-keyboard-pc-and-mac-compatible-usb

Good rubber dome equivalent.

[Karura]

What about for ALPS? I assume there's a restriction then?

I believe you are not familiar with alps switches
If you want to use alps switches and stabilizers, you "should" make switch mount plate very specific. No optional placement is allowed.
So, when this GB starts, anyone want to use alps switches have to set(draw,fix whatever) their own layout and attach it on order.
And, that's why I charge more price for alps switch plate.

And for your question,
If you have proper keycaps, you can order whatever layout you want.

Ohh, good answer! I am definitely not that experienced with ALPS, I only understand that every single switch needs a specific switch-plate hole for it to work.

I really like your setup using AEK2 + M0116 keycaps.

I think Apple makes the nicest ALPS keycaps out there. Do you have any other layout suggestion that is possible with Apple ALPS keycaps, or would the one you posted by the most optimal?

[zefyr]

What about for ALPS? I assume there's a restriction then?

I believe you are not familiar with alps switches
If you want to use alps switches and stabilizers, you "should" make switch mount plate very specific. No optional placement is allowed.
So, when this GB starts, anyone want to use alps switches have to set(draw,fix whatever) their own layout and attach it on order.
And, that's why I charge more price for alps switch plate.

And for your question,
If you have proper keycaps, you can order whatever layout you want.

Ohh, good answer! I am definitely not that experienced with ALPS, I only understand that every single switch needs a specific switch-plate hole for it to work.

I really like your setup using AEK2 + M0116 keycaps.

I think Apple makes the nicest ALPS keycaps out there. Do you have any other layout suggestion that is possible with Apple ALPS keycaps, or would the one you posted by the most optimal?

It depends,
My layout is optimal for my typing style and key mapping. I use Winkey very often and Koreans uses right alt and ctrl as location shift key.

[zefyr]

A little news for alps people.
I was struggling with CapsLock switch for a long time.
Thanks for friends who motivated me, I solved the problem, and upcoming GB will includes new revision. (which is 0.3)