Orion V2 Kustom TKL Group Buy

[ika]

There was one that was recently posted on r/mechmarket and got snatched up within minutes. It sold for $600 USD...

https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/41xchf/aushclearance_orion_v2_bolt_modded_model_m/

Keep in mind that's an assembled board and is pretty much what the guy paid for if i can do math correctly.

Roughly $440 for the base board, then another $80 for the Zealios, another maybe $50 for the keyset, $10-30 (wtf) for the MX Lock, then SIP sockets and soldering + assembly. $600 is right on the money.

[ika]

Can anyone translate the instructions about how to set LED brightness? I can't stand how bright they are and there's no mapped key to adjust brightness for the switch LEDs. This looks like instructions on how to adjust USB current but I don't really understand the google translated mumbo jumbo.

[오리온V2]
인디케이터
　ESC 우측은 위에서부터 넘락, 캡스락, 스크롤락을 표시하며,
　　방향키 위의 인디케이터는, 좌측부터 4개는 레이어(또는 펑션키 상태), 우측 1개는 인디케이터로 작동합니다.
　레이어의 경우 순서대로 1, 2, 3, 4 레이어 변경시 점등되며,
　　멀티펑션키 사용시, 설정된 펑션키에 해당하는 부분이 꺼지는(반전) 방법으로 표현됩니다.
　예) 토글 레이어로 3번 레이어 설정 (3번이 켜짐)
　　　LED : 0 0 1 0 0
　예) 멀티 펑션키를 3번 누른채 유지 (3번만 꺼짐, 인디케이터는 상태에 따라 다름)
　　　LED : 1 1 0 1 0
스위치 LED 및 RGB LED의 최대 밝기 자동 조절
　USB 2.0의 500mA 내에서 스위치 LED 점등 상태, 이펙트 상태, RGB의 색상에 따른 밝기를 자동으로 제어
　스위치 LED의 경우 바이패스 모드를 제외하고 멀티LED 사용 불가
　　바이패스 모드 설정시 RGB의 밝기에 영향이 있습니다. (스위치 LED 전체 OFF시 최대, 전체 ON시 최소 밝기)
　　바이패스 모드는 스위치 LED 모드에만 영향이 있습니다.
최대 전력 설정
　LED(RGB 포함)에 사용 가능한 최대 전류값을 설정할 수 있는 기능으로,
　　해당 기능 설정시 작동 및 고장에 대한 모든 책임은 사용자 본인에게 귀속됩니다.
　사용하는 기기(PC 등)의 USB 출력 전류가 넉넉한 경우에만 설정하시기 바랍니다.
　설정 예)스위치 LED 바이패스 상태로 전체 점등(멀티 LED 사용)한 상태에서 RGB LED 밝기를 확보할 수 있습니다.
　> 설정 방법
　　　컨트롤 모드 진입 후,
　　　S C M Enter 입력,
　　　500~900 사이의 숫자를 천천히 누름 (기본 500)
　　　컨트롤 모드 누름 (저장)
　　　ESC로 컨트롤 모드 종료
　　작동 오류나 끊어짐 발생시 기본 500으로 재설정 후 사용
　　　키보드 인식 후 LED Down 키를 누르면 LED 정지
　　　이후 전력 설정 변경

[rainb1ood]

Heres what I did:

I mapped "FN1" to function key I desired then copied Layer FN4 to Layer FN1.
Then you press Function key + Esc (LED Ctrl), indicator light should blink located above arrow key
Press function key + F1-4 or which section you prefer.
Press function key + Up or function key + Down to change brightness

This is the guide that helped me or kinda of "ELI5" me to 02D:
http://www.adamfalwell.com/projects/octagon/assets/lightsaverv2-layout-editing-and-updating-tutorial.pdf

[ika]

Heres what I did:

I mapped "FN1" to function key I desired then copied Layer FN4 to Layer FN1.
Then you press Function key + Esc (LED Ctrl), indicator light should blink located above arrow key
Press function key + F1-4 or which section you prefer.
Press function key + Up or function key + Down to change brightness

Ah there's the part that doesn't work for me. LED Down just turns LEDs off and LED Up just turns them on. I figured out how all the LED sections work and the cycle modes but I'm not able to control brightness through the default keymap keys.


EDIT: oh wait, I think playing around in the LED Ctrl mode might have done something! Will have to do more experimenting...
edit2: yeah that works! thanks!
EDIT3: for reference, LED Ctrl (and Control Mode) turn on the fifth indicator light, and once in LED Ctrl mode, it turns the LEDs off and you have to turn them back on then adjust brightness from there. Same with the RGB mode.

[rainb1ood]

You need to enter the LED Ctrl mode first in order to get up and down arrow to work for brightness.

Since you are using the default mapping, you just have to map one function to test it.
Map "FN4" to a key you prefer (bottom row keys etc).

The default LED controls are on Layer FN4. Pressing and holding a key that is mapped to "FN4" will let you use Layer FN4.

[trevorlolo]

Hello, I just saw this group buy and apparently I've missed it - is it true that the next GB for this keyboard is next year??

Yes, that is true, in a sense. The group buy next year will be for the Orion v3, so the next iteration.

So, it might be worth it to wait, but if not, I'm sure you could find someone who'd be willing to sell their board to you.

welp I'll take it as an extra period for me to save up then ;(

[E3E]

You need to enter the LED Ctrl mode first in order to get up and down arrow to work for brightness.

Since you are using the default mapping, you just have to map one function to test it.
Map "FN4" to a key you prefer (bottom row keys etc).

The default LED controls are on Layer FN4. Pressing and holding a key that is mapped to "FN4" will let you use Layer FN4.

I still don't get how these work for my Duck Eagle, I mean... I've used LED control and LED UP and DOWN to no effect, LED CTRL and LED DOWN both turn off the LED; pressing LED control again turns them on again. LED UP does nothing except also turn the LEDs on if they are off after pressing LED DOWN.

In other words, the brightness doesn't seem to work! I'm fine with this on my Eagle as it's pretty much just right for me, but really wish I could adjust it on my Octagon.

[rainb1ood]

You need to enter the LED Ctrl mode first in order to get up and down arrow to work for brightness.

Since you are using the default mapping, you just have to map one function to test it.
Map "FN4" to a key you prefer (bottom row keys etc).

The default LED controls are on Layer FN4. Pressing and holding a key that is mapped to "FN4" will let you use Layer FN4.

I still don't get how these work for my Duck Eagle, I mean... I've used LED control and LED UP and DOWN to no effect, LED CTRL and LED DOWN both turn off the LED; pressing LED control again turns them on again. LED UP does nothing except also turn the LEDs on if they are off after pressing LED DOWN.

In other words, the brightness doesn't seem to work! I'm fine with this on my Eagle as it's pretty much just right for me, but really wish I could adjust it on my Octagon.

Maybe it uses different combination to change brightness

Edit: scratch that. You already mentioned the functions itself.

I'll check on it more later when I get home

[Steezus]

I have an acrylic angled bottom that I'm willing to same. Retail price + shipping.

[omgar]

I have an acrylic angled bottom that I'm willing to same. Retail price + shipping.

I'm interested! Can you PM me?

[rainb1ood]

Does anyone want to sell their extra alu or stainless steel plate for Orion v2?

Or elton/anyone: is it possible to still buy a plate from http:/kbd4u.co.kr ?

[axtran]

This is kind of an odd question, but I have the MX PCB leftover from this GB, and was wondering if anyone knows if the switch placements line up with the GON PCB? I was hoping to buy a Crystal TKL housing and use the PCB...

[filphil]

This is kind of an odd question, but I have the MX PCB leftover from this GB, and was wondering if anyone knows if the switch placements line up with the GON PCB? I was hoping to buy a Crystal TKL housing and use the PCB...

I was considering approaching SEAL for custom wood work.  Maybe you'd like to give that a try over your gon option if no one comes forward and answers your question. 

[axtran]

This is kind of an odd question, but I have the MX PCB leftover from this GB, and was wondering if anyone knows if the switch placements line up with the GON PCB? I was hoping to buy a Crystal TKL housing and use the PCB...

I was considering approaching SEAL for custom wood work.  Maybe you'd like to give that a try over your gon option if no one comes forward and answers your question. 

I asked WKL about the new b.87 housing and Hojin actually knew--no compatibility.

[filphil]

This is kind of an odd question, but I have the MX PCB leftover from this GB, and was wondering if anyone knows if the switch placements line up with the GON PCB? I was hoping to buy a Crystal TKL housing and use the PCB...

I was considering approaching SEAL for custom wood work.  Maybe you'd like to give that a try over your gon option if no one comes forward and answers your question. 

I asked WKL about the new b.87 housing and Hojin actually knew--no compatibility.

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75471.0

Well... Maybe seal can help then.  I like what was posted but have no information beyond what's posted in that thread. 

[Frizer]

[filphil]

Went to texas for PAX South this past weekend and found this when I went to NASA.

[E3E]

Went to texas for PAX South this past weekend and found this when I went to NASA.

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Dude, THAT is so sick and so fitting!

It'd work for both the Orion and the Mira, though... Well, the Mira...

SPEAK NO EVIL, GENTS!

That patch is fantastic though. If you ever got a custom hard case done by intelli like I have for my Octagon v1, you should definitely consider having them slap that patch on! I got a Jukebox patch made for my Octagon to go with the theme!

[filphil]

Yeah man. I saw it and immediately picked it up.

That's a good idea on the case. I'll have to get in touch with intelli

[romevi]

Yeah man. I saw it and immediately picked it up.

That's a good idea on the case. I'll have to get in touch with intelli

Hmm... I wonder if he'll do a case with the Jane logo.

[E3E]

Yeah man. I saw it and immediately picked it up.

That's a good idea on the case. I'll have to get in touch with intelli

Hmm... I wonder if he'll do a case with the Jane logo.

Most certainly. In my usual fashion of perusing endlessly on the topic of something I want to purchase, I read up a ton of info on his cases, and patches were always offered as a custom option. Just get one made and then send it in and they can sew it right on!

I want to get a case made for my Hammer Alps board, but I'd rather put a stenciled decal [HAMMER] on it with some fabric paint or something. I really don't know how well it'd work and I have an HHKB  case that fits it perfectly for now, but it's an idea I have. I'll have to talk to them about it!

When it comes to patches, you'll just have to source them from a company that can make custom patches for you! I used http://www.mutinyshop.com/ and they were REALLY fantastic and helpful the entire way through.

[xondat]

Went to texas for PAX South this past weekend and found this when I went to NASA.

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Dude, THAT is so sick and so fitting!

It'd work for both the Orion and the Mira, though... Well, the Mira...

SPEAK NO EVIL, GENTS!

That patch is fantastic though. If you ever got a custom hard case done by intelli like I have for my Octagon v1, you should definitely consider having them slap that patch on! I got a Jukebox patch made for my Octagon to go with the theme!

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How have I not seen this before? Stunning.

[rainb1ood]

I still don't get how these work for my Duck Eagle, I mean... I've used LED control and LED UP and DOWN to no effect, LED CTRL and LED DOWN both turn off the LED; pressing LED control again turns them on again. LED UP does nothing except also turn the LEDs on if they are off after pressing LED DOWN.

In other words, the brightness doesn't seem to work! I'm fine with this on my Eagle as it's pretty much just right for me, but really wish I could adjust it on my Octagon.

E3E I thought I might be able to figure it out but for some reason, my Octagon doesn't want to let me control the LEDs like I used to do it before, I can only go to LED Ctrl mode and lets me turn it on and off and no brightness, I can't even turn it on without going to LED ctrl first, this is weird, I've tried reflashing back to default then back to my custom mapping. Outside of LED Ctrl it used to let me control the LED effects, brightness, etc.

[64rky]

Went to texas for PAX South this past weekend and found this when I went to NASA.

Show Image

Dude, THAT is so sick and so fitting!

It'd work for both the Orion and the Mira, though... Well, the Mira...

SPEAK NO EVIL, GENTS!

That patch is fantastic though. If you ever got a custom hard case done by intelli like I have for my Octagon v1, you should definitely consider having them slap that patch on! I got a Jukebox patch made for my Octagon to go with the theme!

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Tell me more about this padded keyboard case.

[E3E]

Tell me more about this padded keyboard case.

Well, here's the main thread on them! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56253.300

I saw these on Massdrop once and was like "OMG I NEED ONE FOR MY OCTAGON," so I put up a classified for one here on GeekHack and also on /r/mechmarket, and then intelli chimed in being all NOPE, "there's only been like 1 or 2 of these made for 75%, so you probably won't find one," so eventually I put 2 + 2 together and realized he offered the service for these.

So then came the massive brainstorming session. I bought my Octagon mainly because of Jukebox, and I bought Jukebox mainly because of my Octagon. I thought they just went too well together, so I decided to base my case on the color scheme of Jukebox and rep it hardcore with a patch even!

Somewhere down the line, I thought it'd be sick to have a case for my Lightpad too and have it be a companion to the main case, since the Lightpad really does flesh out the 75% Octagon to a 100%, more or less.

The artisan intelli works with really appreciated the creative ideas and back and forth brainstorming and correspondence we had. Even got a thank you letter with my cases when they were done!

I love them, really. They fit together so well.  Makes me wonder if I should really Alps my Lightpad or not.

Oh well, the v2 is around the horizon, so one can be Alps and the other can be MX.

[elton5354]

I don't want to leak too much about the next keypad, but I will say it will not be your traditional keypad.  It will be very special, one of the kind keypad with many functions.

The design is not even made yet, so it possibly won't be in the next group buy, rather sometime this year..possibly.

[SavvyBird]

 

[romevi]

I don't want to leak too much about the next keypad, but I will say it will not be your traditional keypad.  It will be very special, one of the kind keypad with many functions.

The design is not even made yet, so it possibly won't be in the next group buy, rather sometime this year..possibly.

 

 

[Auxo]

I don't want to leak too much about the next keypad, but I will say it will not be your traditional keypad.  It will be very special, one of the kind keypad with many functions.

The design is not even made yet, so it possibly won't be in the next group buy, rather sometime this year..possibly.

we talking bout the split kb?

[appleonama]

I don't want to leak too much about the next keypad, but I will say it will not be your traditional keypad.  It will be very special, one of the kind keypad with many functions.

The design is not even made yet, so it possibly won't be in the next group buy, rather sometime this year..possibly.

sweet thanks for the news 

[romevi]

I don't want to leak too much about the next keypad, but I will say it will not be your traditional keypad.  It will be very special, one of the kind keypad with many functions.

The design is not even made yet, so it possibly won't be in the next group buy, rather sometime this year..possibly.

we talking bout the split kb?

No, he's talking about the v2 number pad. The split keyboard is by Vermillion/Zefyr, a completely different guy.

[FrostyToast]

I don't want to leak too much about the next keypad, but I will say it will not be your traditional keypad.  It will be very special, one of the kind keypad with many functions.

The design is not even made yet, so it possibly won't be in the next group buy, rather sometime this year..possibly.

we talking bout the split kb?

Always

[E3E]

I don't want to leak too much about the next keypad, but I will say it will not be your traditional keypad.  It will be very special, one of the kind keypad with many functions.

The design is not even made yet, so it possibly won't be in the next group buy, rather sometime this year..possibly.

With out a doubt a must have, and if it is going to be different in form than the Lightpad, I might not feel so bad changing my original to Alps.

Will it use a new form factor or continue the same PCB design similarly to the Duck Mini > Duck Eagle/Viper?

Sorry, I understand you want to keep this under wraps, haha.

[William_S_Jones]

I don't want to leak too much about the next keypad, but I will say it will not be your traditional keypad.  It will be very special, one of the kind keypad with many functions.

The design is not even made yet, so it possibly won't be in the next group buy, rather sometime this year..possibly.

I'm looking forward to this new board & hope that I'll be able to get it!

[xondat]

I don't want to leak too much about the next keypad, but I will say it will not be your traditional keypad.  It will be very special, one of the kind keypad with many functions.

The design is not even made yet, so it possibly won't be in the next group buy, rather sometime this year..possibly.

Another keypad for a TKL Korean custom?

[Frizer]

Starting to get to grips with it now, love this board

[xondat]

Starting to get to grips with it now, love this board

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PLEASE attend a UK meetup with this. Also a tripod wouldn't hurt ;)

If you ever sell it, hit me up.

[E3E]

If anyone would ever want to let go of a full aluminum Orion v2 with an Alps plate and PCB, hit me up.

This is the only TKL I'd ever bother with, haha.

[filphil]

If anyone would ever want to let go of a full aluminum Orion v2 with an Alps plate and PCB, hit me up.

This is the only TKL I'd ever bother with, haha.

That's a super tight request.  Although it IS the sole exception for a TKL I do wish you luck.

[E3E]

If anyone would ever want to let go of a full aluminum Orion v2 with an Alps plate and PCB, hit me up.

This is the only TKL I'd ever bother with, haha.

That's a super tight request.  Although it IS the sole exception for a TKL I do wish you luck.

Oh, I know. I know. I don't plan on it ever being fulfilled, trust me.

[filphil]

I have a MX steel plate to trade for an aluminum plate if anyone is willing.

[FrostyToast]

If anyone would ever want to let go of a full aluminum Orion v2 with an Alps plate and PCB, hit me up.

This is the only TKL I'd ever bother with, haha.

That's a super tight request.  Although it IS the sole exception for a TKL I do wish you luck.

Oh, I know. I know. I don't plan on it ever being fulfilled, trust me.

Slushi has 1 of 5 existing ALPS kits since he took my order.

[SavvyBird]

Anyone willing to sell their keyboard please let me know 

[Steezus]

Anyone willing to part with their keyboard please let me know 

That's usually not how it works but good luck.

[SavvyBird]

Anyone willing to part with their keyboard please let me know 

That's usually not how it works but good luck.

  what? i edit it to sell

[Steezus]

Anyone willing to part with their keyboard please let me know 

That's usually not how it works but good luck.

  what? i edit it to sell

I just mean in the sense that it's very rare that somebody will approach you to sell the board. If they want to sell it they'll put it up on classifieds or contact a friend first.

[SavvyBird]

Anyone willing to part with their keyboard please let me know 

That's usually not how it works but good luck.

  what? i edit it to sell

I just mean in the sense that it's very rare that somebody will approach you to sell the board. If they want to sell it they'll put it up on classifieds or contact a friend first.

  but but but this is how I got a viper and eagle 2 years back. I know its rare but it doesn't hurt to ask here.

[Steezus]

Anyone willing to part with their keyboard please let me know 

That's usually not how it works but good luck.

  what? i edit it to sell

I just mean in the sense that it's very rare that somebody will approach you to sell the board. If they want to sell it they'll put it up on classifieds or contact a friend first.

  but but but this is how I got a viper and eagle 2 years back. I know its rare but it doesn't hurt to ask here.

It doesn't hurt to ask and I don't mean to discourage you. It's just that a lot of people do the same I never see anything come of it.

[SavvyBird]

Anyone willing to part with their keyboard please let me know 

That's usually not how it works but good luck.

  what? i edit it to sell

I just mean in the sense that it's very rare that somebody will approach you to sell the board. If they want to sell it they'll put it up on classifieds or contact a friend first.

  but but but this is how I got a viper and eagle 2 years back. I know its rare but it doesn't hurt to ask here.

It doesn't hurt to ask and I don't mean to discourage you. It's just that a lot of people do the same I never see anything come of it.

we need a revolution, keyboards for everyone 

only if put in an order before I left... I wish I knew it was going to take 8+ months 

[Steezus]

Anyone willing to part with their keyboard please let me know 

That's usually not how it works but good luck.

  what? i edit it to sell

I just mean in the sense that it's very rare that somebody will approach you to sell the board. If they want to sell it they'll put it up on classifieds or contact a friend first.

  but but but this is how I got a viper and eagle 2 years back. I know its rare but it doesn't hurt to ask here.

It doesn't hurt to ask and I don't mean to discourage you. It's just that a lot of people do the same I never see anything come of it.

we need a revolution, keyboards for everyone 

only if put in an order before I left... I wish I knew it was going to take 8+ months 

Haha I'm all for that revolution. It's crazy how this GB took but it's worth it. I really liked my Orion v2 but I had another board that I was hunting down become available.