Lastpilot's Assembly Services [Not taking new orders]

[Lastpilot]

Application: http://goo.gl/forms/ouI3DFswPM


Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16fu3GLIRON8-7dctxoHXLLVUw7VfvSv61HNSS6gBpew/edit?usp=sharing


New order estimate: Oct/Nov 2015

Last updated:
11:37 PM
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)


Experience:
-My first build job was a complete reassembly of my GON NS 38GT, everything worked perfectly the first time around
-Fixed onlyjjp's board, also worked perfectly on first try
-LED mod on my brother's Deathadder super easy
-Victorinox oiled springs + krytox "thick" formula lube job and reassembly for my LZ-S
-GON Crystal TKL with SMD LEDs, lubed ergo clears, 62g oiled springs https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=65501
-2nd Reassembly for LZ-S https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=69764


Side Benefits:
-All jobs are documented with photography
-All keyboards are thoroughly cleaned before sent out
-My office is walking distance from a post office so getting there during a weekday is no problem
-Live in a townhouse with my brother, nobody except us and the mail will be handling your package
-I log on about everyday, also available for texting on Google chat or Skype

Do's:
-Keyboard assembly, Switches, Lube, Spring Oil, LED's
-Keyboard disassembly
-SMD work

Not yet:
-Anything other than Cherry boards

Referrals:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=62182.0

Location:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Workstation:

[ApocalypseMaow]

Got a light pad or a Duck V2 that could use some building...

[Lastpilot]

PM'ed! Aww yee.

[HoffmanMyster]

ApocalypseMaow is cheating on me... 

[Thechemist]

Give this man some work. 

[Lastpilot]

ApocalypseMaow is cheating on me... 

Ohhh~ I'll take good care of him don't worry. 

[ApocalypseMaow]

ApocalypseMaow is cheating on me... 

bae... I could never do that. I just want you to have some free time to yourself... 

[absyrd]

Nice setup!

[MythicalWagyu]

You know, I've been seriously lagging on putting my Apple M0110 back together with a teensy controller... it's already desoldered & I think I have all the parts needed except for wire & diodes (which shouldn't be difficult to acquire.) I basically wanted to do the same as Lowpoly did with his: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/the-apple-m0110-today-t1067.html - interested in taking on another project?

[Lastpilot]

You know, I've been seriously lagging on putting my Apple M0110 back together with a teensy controller... it's already desoldered & I think I have all the parts needed except for wire & diodes (which shouldn't be difficult to acquire.) I basically wanted to do the same as Lowpoly did with his: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/the-apple-m0110-today-t1067.html - interested in taking on another project?

I'm afraid I would not be comfortable with that but would gladly recommend Dorkvader for such a project. I've only worked on Cherry boards and I have yet to receive proper SMD training, so I'm not sure you'd want to volunteer your project as a guinea pig.

Sorry!

Edit: Lol, I just saw that he is totally booked for a while, sorry about that. I wish I could help you, but I really don't want to risk your board in the process. I have never done any wire boards or anything outside cherry mx for that matter...

[MythicalWagyu]

You know, I've been seriously lagging on putting my Apple M0110 back together with a teensy controller... it's already desoldered & I think I have all the parts needed except for wire & diodes (which shouldn't be difficult to acquire.) I basically wanted to do the same as Lowpoly did with his: http://deskthority.net/workshop-f7/the-apple-m0110-today-t1067.html - interested in taking on another project?

I'm afraid I would not be comfortable with that but would gladly recommend Dorkvader for such a project. I've only worked on Cherry boards and I have yet to receive proper SMD training, so I'm not sure you'd want to volunteer your project as a guinea pig.

Sorry!

No worries! Part of why I've been lagging is I don't want to mess it up either  )

[justify]

pom keycaps...oh  my

[Lastpilot]

pom keycaps...oh  my

LOL! Justify somehow I knew you'd notice that in the picture! Man I sure hope Feng will put up his POM sets soon...I would really like to have a set of my own instead of "testing out" my girlfriends set lol.

[whiteduck]

I pulled a switch out of my wasd v2 with clears so I think the whole thing needs to be taken apart, and soldered back together again.  I have no experience with this so if it is something you are willing to do please let me know.  I will be glad to give you some gifts for you efforts if you do not want $$$.
Thanks,
-wd

[Lastpilot]

I pulled a switch out of my wasd v2 with clears so I think the whole thing needs to be taken apart, and soldered back together again.  I have no experience with this so if it is something you are willing to do please let me know.  I will be glad to give you some gifts for you efforts if you do not want $$$.
Thanks,
-wd

Consider it done! PMing now.

[Sent]

Last, buddy, let's talk. 

[Lastpilot]

Alright orders are now full for the next few weeks.

[Lastpilot]

Opened a bunch switches...hopefully I can buy some switch tools later soon!


Did my first stickahhh.




So many left to do...This might take a while lol.

[Sent]

Damn, Last.  It all looks so professional. O___O

Such pictures.  Much wow.  Seriously, though, lovely shots.

[VesperSAINT]

Here's a photo of Lastpilot preparing for a lubing session:



Lubing:

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I missed this photo. Holy cow, you've got one beautiful working station, and awesome gear. Bonus: Danbo and SD Gundam advisors. I'd trust you with my babies... as in my keyboards and my unborn.

[tjcaustin]

nice 951sxe

[SpAmRaY]

nice 951sxe

It's a great little station.

[Lastpilot]

Damn, Last.  It all looks so professional. O___O

Such pictures.  Much wow.  Seriously, though, lovely shots.

Thank you! I plan on posting all assembly photos in this thread :] Posting photos has been kind of addicting for me lately if you can't tell lol.

Here's a photo of Lastpilot preparing for a lubing session:

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Lubing:

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I missed this photo. Holy cow, you've got one beautiful working station, and awesome gear. Bonus: Danbo and SD Gundam advisors. I'd trust you with my babies... as in my keyboards and my unborn.

LOL, dude I actually feel that way when I have my respirator on...You haven't seen me when I'm actually soldering/desoldering, lol you would definitely have a laugh. I'll get someone to take my photo when I solder these switches in lol.

nice 951sxe

It's a great little station.

I definitely spoiled myself with getting it as my first soldering iron lol. Got it from Geekhackers, and it's always been really nice to use. :]

[Lastpilot]

Finally got all the parts in for Apocalypse, so I resumed work on it today. Finished stickering for the board! Phew.

[Lastpilot]

Clipping and sanding stabs is pretty therapeutic!


WTF. Ran out of solder lol. I ordered two spools when I started and I've finished 4 full boards and a keypad. Poop. Also please excuse my flux, haven't gotten to the stage of cleaning yet.

[Sent]

Your pics are always so nice.  I'm also glad to see I'm not the only one lagging on getting parts to you.

[Lastpilot]

Thanks Sent! I need to put up a sign I will be in Florida from the 19th to the 2nd.... So don't ship anything to me yet please!

In the meantime here are two pictures of things that JUST happened minutes ago.

[FrostyToast]

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 :eek:
Even your photo of your computer monitor looks amazing! I don't even know how that is possible...
I wish I had such skill.

[Sent]

Good thing you said something, Last.  I was about to mail my stabs and stuff to you, again.  I'll wait till after Christmas, then.

[Lastpilot]

Even your photo of your computer monitor looks amazing! I don't even know how that is possible...
I wish I had such skill.

  <3 Thanks! I trained many cold months in the mountains to prepare my body to photograph monitors....

Good thing you said something, Last.  I was about to mail my stabs and stuff to you, again.  I'll wait till after Christmas, then.

Yessir, thank you for checking on the thread! I would have skyped or PMed you anyway though.  Can't wait to start work on your board.

[ApocalypseMaow]

so much beauty! you still need switch tools?

[Lastpilot]

Yeah, I'm still using two simultaneous screwdrivers to open each switch one side at a time lolol. Regarding the recent The_Beast sale I think I find out tomorrow whether or not I made "the list." I am a punk who is feeling lucky.

[ApocalypseMaow]

Yeah, I'm still using two simultaneous screwdrivers to open each switch one side at a time lolol. Regarding the recent The_Beast sale I think I find out tomorrow whether or not I made "the list." I am a punk who is feeling lucky.

I see you got in! Good to know.

Had I only know you were doing all this with out tools, I would've sent you some!

[radio_killah]

I sent you a pm about a quote. Please reply when you get a chance! Thanks 

[Lastpilot]

Maow's stuff sitting pretty. Just gotta pack and ship.

[Lastpilot]

Sneak peak at part of Sent's order:

[Sent]

Sneak peak at part of Sent's order:

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It looks so pretty. @____@  DAMN YOU CUSTOMS.  Stop taking so long. :(

[joey]

Sneak peak at part of Sent's order:

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It looks so pretty. @____@  DAMN YOU CUSTOMS.  Stop taking so long. :(

Sent, you're a lucky boy. That thing looks amazing.

[ApocalypseMaow]

[slaction]

Please update this thread when you are taking orders.  I would love to have some things built.

Thanks

[Lastpilot]

Please update this thread when you are taking orders.  I would love to have some things built.

Thanks

Just updated with new pricing tiers. Thanks for your interest!

[saturnotaku]

Would you be able to assemble an Infinity ErgoDox?

[Lastpilot]

Would you be able to assemble an Infinity ErgoDox?

Most definitely.

[saturnotaku]

Cool. I sent you a PM with a bunch of questions.

[Lastpilot]

Just got this board in, gonna be doing a basic switch swap to MX Blues :]

[joey]

What is that?


Also, I look forward to Super Incredibly Detailed Photographed Orion v2 thread

[Lastpilot]

What is that?


Also, I look forward to Super Incredibly Detailed Photographed Orion v2 thread

Oh yes you can bet on it.

It's a TG3 board; not sure of the specific model :0

[CPTBadAss]

TG3 Data 911 BL-82. Great board actually, highly underrated. Also known as the Cop Car or Police Car board since it was mainly installed in the standard Crown Victorias that many police departments used. I forget the model number for the Data 911 board that has the touch pad but know that there's a similar model with a touch pad.

Random funfact? TG3 owns Deck. Or Deck is a sub-brand of TG3. And this board also may come with a splashguard. Mmmm....splashguard.

[Lastpilot]

+1 Thank you CPT!

And here is a sneak peak at another upcoming build...this time from epzy. :]

[Flyersfan1]

+1 Thank you CPT!

And here is a sneak peak at another upcoming build...this time from epzy. :]

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Oh snap! kmac 2! My favorite!  epzy is in for a treat! :)

[Lastpilot]

Oh snap! kmac 2! My favorite!  epzy is in for a treat!

ikr, KMAC's are timeless... :]

Here is a WASD v2 I am working on for Jester. Browns to 100g Yellow Gaterons, oh yes. And LED indicators replaced with sky blue <3 Getting the case off this thing is tough! Also going to be flush cutting the gaterons since they are PCB mount, so I look forward to seeing this board completed over the weekend. For now I've desoldered and removed the switches. :]

[jester_]

CANNOT WAIT

Thanks for doing what my hands are not steady enough for~

[Flyersfan1]

CANNOT WAIT

Thanks for doing what my hands are not steady enough for~

Your hands will be strong like bull after using those switches.

[jester_]

CANNOT WAIT

Thanks for doing what my hands are not steady enough for~

Your hands will be strong like bull after using those switches.

Its cool, I had my full size Filco switches swapped to MX Grey tactile and the 85g actuation still doesn't bother me, I continue to bottom them out. I swapped a 100g into one of those Gaterons before shipping them off and it felt GLORIOUS

[Lastpilot]

Spring swap + spring lube. Pretty much finished the rest of my oil! XD




Should be done with this board tonight <3

[justify]

Spring swap + spring lube. Pretty much finished the rest of my oil! XD

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Should be done with this board tonight <3

oh man, my lube arrived in the mail today, I just need paintbrushes and wire snippers for my stabs, and tweezers for my stickers! from your pictures though it seems not too bad :]

[Lastpilot]

oh man, my lube arrived in the mail today, I just need paintbrushes and wire snippers for my stabs, and tweezers for my stickers! from your pictures though it seems not too bad :]

Yeah I love my flushcutters, they are probably my most used non-iron tool. They cut through the gateron pcb legs like butter. And yeah snipping cherry stabs helps so much!

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Sky Blue LED Mod


Board was sent out yesterday despite the crazy storms here in Louisiana lol. Didn't do "finished" pictures as it was way too late Sunday night! I'll leave those to Jester to post.

[Lastpilot]

Trying to do a simple switch swap on the TG3 turned out harder than expected. Bent LED legs are making things a nightmare. You can see the previous solderer's work on the SW8 key just trying to unbend those LED legs. Even just pulling the LED's out from the switches is hard lol. Should be able to finish this board tomorrow night and go out Wednesday.

[Evo_Spec]

Man that sucks, the G-key board on the K95 had bent legs too, those weren't fun.

[Lastpilot]

Man that sucks, the G-key board on the K95 had bent legs too, those weren't fun.

Yes, and I think I just found out why they are bent! In order to solder the LED's properly they have to bend them (effectively anchoring them to the PCB) so that the LED doesn't just fall out while the board is upside down.

I've spent the past 3 hours on this board clipping blue switches, straightening and inserting the LED wires, and getting 20% of the soldering done - again this delay is because of LEDs.

While upside down the LED's do not sit inside the housing and some even fall out. To solder these in, I have to solder one leg of the LED, let it cool, then push the led from underneath with one hand while heating the soldered leg with the other - thus pushing the LED through hot solder and letting it cool and harden with the LED in its proper position.

[Evo_Spec]

Yes, and I think I just found out why they are bent! In order to solder the LED's properly they have to bend them (effectively anchoring them to the PCB) so that the LED doesn't just fall out while the board is upside down.

While upside down the LED's do not sit inside the housing and some even fall out. To solder these in, I have to solder one leg of the LED, let it cool, then push the led from underneath with one hand while heating the soldered leg with the other - thus pushing the LED through hot solder and letting it cool and harden with the LED in its proper position.

Yeah that's exactly why they're bent.

My method was to put in the led's and then put tape on them to hold in the led's and then do what you did with soldering one leg but instead do the whole row and after that go through the row and heat/push the led's into the correct position. It's kind of unnecessary honestly since the LED's would work fine but i feel the pressure from the LED's may help give the board a more solid feel.

Nice work and pics btw!

[Lastpilot]

For those that have PM'ed me, I will sort out future orders as soon as I get back to the US on the 25th. I have informed everyone who has current orders so this should only be news to those that want to start new ones.

[Lastpilot]

All PM's have been replied to.

New progress spreadsheet and quote application form! Check the first page for links.

[VesperSAINT]

You and I should assemble a baby together, if you know what I mean

[sethk_]

You and I should assemble a baby together, if you know what I mean

I would pay to watch that assembly service ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[Lastpilot]

You and I should assemble a baby together, if you know what I mean

I would pay to watch that assembly service ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

  )  Oh yeahhhhh? lololol

Actually thinking of doing videos soon. Might do a time lapse of the KMAC 2 <3

[Sent]

Get out of here, Vesp.  Last and I already have plans.  )

[VesperSAINT]

I would pay to watch that assembly service ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 8==D

)  Oh yeahhhhh? lololol

Actually thinking of doing videos soon. Might do a time lapse of the KMAC 2 <3

Videos? I'm down for videos. Only thing that lasts longer than a diamond is a nice smexy video of baby assembling.

Get out of here, Vesp.  Last and I already have plans.  )

YO. AYYYY. Get in line. Get outta here. OR you can just join us


~~~


Sorry, K-babe. I'll stop thread crapping.

[Lastpilot]

Sent's inventory. :DDD




1. 22kbd
2. stabs and stickers from Ctrl Alt
3. LED's from Sprit (have yet to test color)
4. Magenta LED's from Ctrl Alt
5. 2x Lube set from TechKeys
6. 2x bags of Gateron Blacks, 1x bag Gateron white
7. 55g springs, RGB LED from Sprit
8. 100x Gateron switch tops
9. Pink switch stickers
10. Duck Viper
11. Duck Viper Pink SMD LED
12. 60g and 55g Sprit gold springs
13. Sprit gold stabs
14. Duck Viper screws/feet/diodes
15. more 55g Sprit gold springs


Bottom right of photo 2 is unopened LZ-SQ. <3

Only thing I think is missing is the black stab parts for the gold stab wires? Unless that comes with the LZ?

[Sent]

Okay...time to organize all this crap.  Finally. )

[Lurch]

Application submitted!

[Lastpilot]

I'll process the new orders later today 

[moogle]

[Lastpilot]

Spreadsheet updated, thanks guys.

[Lastpilot]

Sent's Kaliet board before soldering. Switching cherry blues to gateron whites .

[Lastpilot]

Placing LED's on the Kaliet. The cool thing about having a lightbox and gaterons is that you can see what's been soldered and what's left at a glance. :]

[KatzenKinder]

Placing LED's on the Kaliet. The cool thing about having a lightbox and gaterons is that you can see what's been soldered and what's left at a glance. :]

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Looking niiice~

[Sent]

Very excited to get this and the other two boards.  The hype!

[Lastpilot]

22kbd finished. Viper shots coming soon!

[Peddamann]

A W E S O M E  òÓ

[ApocalypseMaow]

so I hear you are taking hoffs backlog?

[HoffmanMyster]

so I hear you are taking hoffs backlog?

Correct.    I'm still finishing your Lightsaver though.

[Lastpilot]

Alright guys, sorry for the short hiatus (been out for a week ish). I'm back in action and will be updating the spreadsheet today and adding a new column for delivery date estimates.

<3

[romevi]

Not sure whether this is the right place to ask, but is it worth investing in my own lube and stickers if all I want is that? Or is it better to send it off to someone?

I plan on submitting a Lastpilot form for my first custom, but in the interim I plan on getting a KUL as my first MX board and wanted to know what the best method of having it lubed and stickered is if I have no experience.

[Lastpilot]

Not sure whether this is the right place to ask, but is it worth investing in my own lube and stickers if all I want is that? Or is it better to send it off to someone?

I plan on submitting a Lastpilot form for my first custom, but in the interim I plan on getting a KUL as my first MX board and wanted to know what the best method of having it lubed and stickered is if I have no experience.

Hi romevi!

I'm sorry I'm not sure I understand the first question. I guess I should make it more clear that I do not provide any materials for boards besides solder. My charges for lubing and stickering are there because of the extra labor.

As for your question about doing it yourself - I always encourage doing it yourself if you have the time and patience. At first, mistakes will happen and some keys may feel different than others (especially if you are lubing tactile keys), but its a learning process that can help you in the long run if you are the type to buy multiple custom keyboards in a year. Its a very satisfying journey if keyboards are important to you.

However, if you wanna take the bet that your board will be used for a long time and you won't need another one anytime soon (rarely happens) then outsourcing makes sense.

Or if you have more money than free time, then outsourcing is also the popular choice. :]

[romevi]

Not sure whether this is the right place to ask, but is it worth investing in my own lube and stickers if all I want is that? Or is it better to send it off to someone?

I plan on submitting a Lastpilot form for my first custom, but in the interim I plan on getting a KUL as my first MX board and wanted to know what the best method of having it lubed and stickered is if I have no experience.

Hi romevi!

I'm sorry I'm not sure I understand the first question. I guess I should make it more clear that I do not provide any materials for boards besides solder. My charges for lubing and stickering are there because of the extra labor.

As for your question about doing it yourself - I always encourage doing it yourself if you have the time and patience. At first, mistakes will happen and some keys may feel different than others (especially if you are lubing tactile keys), but its a learning process that can help you in the long run if you are the type to buy multiple custom keyboards in a year. Its a very satisfying journey if keyboards are important to you.

However, if you wanna take the bet that your board will be used for a long time and you won't need another one anytime soon (rarely happens) then outsourcing makes sense.

Or if you have more money than free time, then outsourcing is also the popular choice. :]

Thanks. I was wondering whether it was more cost effective to buy my own lube and stickers and do it myself, or buying a keyboard and sending it to have someone do it for me. I can see myself doing this on only a few boards, so I'm not sure what the investment costs will be.

[Lastpilot]

Hmm. It definitely depends on how much your time is worth.

Learning to lube + testing and correcting switches for the first time can easily be at least a week-long project if you are working or studying full-time. It really depends how detail-oriented you are or how consistent you want the final product to be.

For me lubing a board's worth of switches takes me a good 3-4 hour session, not including breaks. Each switch would take at least two to three minutes because of opening the switch, lubing the stem contact points, then sound and feel testing. That would average to 217.5 minutes + any breaks that I take for 87 keys. And I ALWAYS want to do all the switches in the same day to ensure consistency.

Stickering adds maybe 2-3 hours to that. One sticker  = 1 minute if first alignment works

You have to remove the sticker from the sheet (can be harder than it sounds because you are trying to avoid warping from pulling force - 10 to 20 seconds), align sticker to switch (10-15 seconds), then "smooth out" the sticker so that you can maximize the surface area that is being adhered to the plastic (10-20 seconds), reassemble switch (5-10 seconds), put down switch in sorted pile and pick up another (5 seconds)

And then if SIP sockets are being used that adds some time to get those to properly fit the slot (20-30 seconds).

Stickers can be 2 minutes if you dont get it aligned the first attempt (given that the sticker adhesive may no longer be intact or the sticker has been warped from pulling force).

With kind of a 50/50 chance of 1-min or 2-min outcomes, that would average to 130.5 minutes + any breaks that I take for 87 keys.

Hope that helps!

[Lastpilot]

Lubed 55g gateron blacks with purple stickers and clear covers. WIP.

[romevi]

Hmm. It definitely depends on how much your time is worth.

Learning to lube + testing and correcting switches for the first time can easily be at least a week-long project if you are working or studying full-time. It really depends how detail-oriented you are or how consistent you want the final product to be.

For me lubing a board's worth of switches takes me a good 3-4 hour session, not including breaks. Each switch would take at least two to three minutes because of opening the switch, lubing the stem contact points, then sound and feel testing. That would average to 217.5 minutes + any breaks that I take for 87 keys. And I ALWAYS want to do all the switches in the same day to ensure consistency.

Stickering adds maybe 2-3 hours to that. One sticker  = 1 minute if first alignment works

You have to remove the sticker from the sheet (can be harder than it sounds because you are trying to avoid warping from pulling force - 10 to 20 seconds), align sticker to switch (10-15 seconds), then "smooth out" the sticker so that you can maximize the surface area that is being adhered to the plastic (10-20 seconds), reassemble switch (5-10 seconds), put down switch in sorted pile and pick up another (5 seconds)

And then if SIP sockets are being used that adds some time to get those to properly fit the slot (20-30 seconds).

Stickers can be 2 minutes if you dont get it aligned the first attempt (given that the sticker adhesive may no longer be intact or the sticker has been warped from pulling force).

With kind of a 50/50 chance of 1-min or 2-min outcomes, that would average to 130.5 minutes + any breaks that I take for 87 keys.

Hope that helps!

Thanks, Lastpilot! It seems the Infinity Ergodox may go back in stock, so I may send that one your way.

[Lastpilot]

Unboxing an LZ-SQ!

[Sifo]

Unboxing an LZ-SQ!

Jealous you get to play with that

[Sent]

Hnnnnngggggg.  I want it right meow. )

[filphil]

Unboxing an LZ-SQ!

I record almost all my high dollar openings as well to make sure that everything is good.  It saved me once on a paypal dispute.  I assume you do the same?

[Lastpilot]

Soldering the Viper!

[Lastpilot]

I record almost all my high dollar openings as well to make sure that everything is good.  It saved me once on a paypal dispute.  I assume you do the same?

I actually did the video just for fun. But I definitely inspect items for damage before working on them - it's just that most of the time items are so well packaged that I don't really have to worry about it. If there was visible exterior box damage, then I would definitely record it for those just-in-case purposes.

Hnnnnngggggg.  I want it right meow. )

<3 Soon!

Jealous you get to play with that

How do you think I felt when you did one of the first Orion v1 builds?! XDD

[ghostjuggernaut]

Soldering the Viper!

More

http://youtu.be/yKLFuaVI0yU

What are you using as holders for the PCB?

[Lastpilot]

What are you using as holders for the PCB?

Two Hakko C1390C's. I saw Kaliet and GON using them so I knew I had to try them out. I love them so far, keeps things very tidy while being flexible with different mounting positions. Only downside is that it only holds things flat, but I never have found myself working at an angle anyway.

[ghostjuggernaut]

What are you using as holders for the PCB?

Two Hakko C1390C's. I saw Kaliet and GON using them so I knew I had to try them out. I love them so far, keeps things very tidy while being flexible with different mounting positions. Only downside is that it only holds things flat, but I never have found myself working at an angle anyway.

That's a good idea.  Thanks a lot.

[Lastpilot]

Viper finished <3

[njbair]

Awesome pics, but why do you strip your Exif data? I wanna see your setup.

[Lastpilot]

Awesome pics, but why do you strip your Exif data? I wanna see your setup.

imgur strips it automatically! :<

You can view the exif data on my flickr but I don't post all my shots on there. 

[njbair]

Awesome pics, but why do you strip your Exif data? I wanna see your setup.

imgur strips it automatically! :<

You can view the exif data on my flickr but I don't post all my shots on there. 

Ah, a Pentaxian. I've got a buddy like that...

[Lastpilot]

Pentax 4 lyfeeee~!

Just finished stickering and lubing switches for the LZ-SQ.

[digi]

Excellent pics & work as always Last

[njbair]

Wait, you have a light table?

[Lastpilot]

Excellent pics & work as always Last

Thanks digi!

Wait, you have a light table?

U rite. Monoprice. I use it for many of my pictures. :]

[mbrown559]

Filled out google form asking about soldering switches for my RS84 from Ivan group buy. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=73572.0

[Lastpilot]

Filled out google form asking about soldering switches for my RS84 from Ivan group buy. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=73572.0

No problem, I just looked at it. Thank you! Estimate for your finished delivery is late October. :] I'll be in touch about the parts that you are missing.

[uJalled]

Hey Last, could I update my order on the spreadsheet by submitting a new one? I do need a full assembly job (lube, LEDs, the works), and would love to have your expertise 

[Lastpilot]

Hey Last, could I update my order on the spreadsheet by submitting a new one? I do need a full assembly job (lube, LEDs, the works), and would love to have your expertise 

Yessir, just resubmit and I will update accordingly. You can mention it in the notes. :]

[baldgye]

I think I need to have you disassemble my board for some reason, just to have really awesome pictures of it haha

[nekko]

Sent you a request for Erodox assembly

[Lastpilot]

I'm back and should be putting out boards soon! Sorry for the delays everybody.

[Sent]

I'm back and should be putting out boards soon! Sorry for the delays everybody.

You managed to climb out of the ditch you fell into!  Nice to see you alive and posting.

[absyrd]

Yep. Glad you didn't fall victim to the many past assembly services that overwhelmed people and made them run away. Take it easy and keep us updated!

[Evo_Spec]

I'm back and should be putting out boards soon! Sorry for the delays everybody.

Welcome back buddy =)

[Lastpilot]

Okay so things still haven't panned out to allow me to do regular soldering work. With the holidays coming up and how that affects mailing, I feel that the best thing to do is get people back their property.

I will be packing things up today and tomorrow. If you are an owner you will be contacted to confirm address before your items are sent out.

I am very sorry for all of those that have been waiting patiently for their items to be worked on and I am sorry that this service did not turn out how we all wanted it to.

[Sent]

Any update on the shipping status?

[Sent]

Anything?  Anything at all? 

[ComradeSniper]

Anything?  Anything at all?

^

[Lastpilot]

Okay, Comrade's should be out first. Unfortunately needs to go back to Hoffman first (PCB/Plate mixup).

I am sorry for the lack of updates. No excuses here. I am just really sorry and the guilt of not working on your boards has been building and adding to the inertia of procrastination. Sending them back unbuilt just unsettles me to the point of denial apparently. Need to change that. Like nao.

Here are the steps I need to take:

- Clean out closet (this is where I was a few weeks ago)
- Organize parts (ugh this is the worst part because I failed to label some things. Luckily I keep everything in ziplocks. So uh...we are halfway there.)
- Buy more packaging material (only applicable to your order if I opened it)
- Final confirmation with owner of package with pictures (some people want different components going to different people, etc)
- Mail out

With all the orders piled up here and some being half baked, it has been a real _process_ getting everything back organized with proper shipping materials. I have a closet dedicated to keyboard parts and have resumed cleaning it out to get everyone's kits together. Unfortunately since I wrongly assumed I would complete these orders I have only kept a portion of the packing materials received because a completed board does not need as much packing as separate components. So I will need to take some time to go wrap/foam shopping. I may not have been able to get your keyboards serviced like a pro, but I will make damn sure they are packaged like a pro.

As you can tell, I am no longer on Skype. If I have something of yours and you would like real time updates please PM me and I will give you my cell so that you can text me/request images/etc.

Sorry guys. Never thought I'd end up being one of "those guys" on Geekhack. Maybe I can write more about it later when this is all over.

[njbair]

You don't have anything of mine, but just wanted to chime in and say it's good to see you back around, and sorry to hear that IRL is not going so great.

the guilt ... has been building and adding to the inertia of procrastination.

Been there. The way you phrased it is spot on. Classic scumbag brain.

[Lastpilot]

Domestic orders have just had their shipping labels purchased . Tracking numbers have been PMed. Packages go out tomorrow. Priority 2-day with insurance :]