[SPRiT] PCB +Case +Parts (NEW Full Alu Case Buy)

[beltet]

Is other PCB's on the wasy aswell? Thinking of 75%..

[flabbergast]

Can I still join? I would like to get a PCB + stabs only (ie no plate, no extras). It's a bit confusing on the order form (required fields). Thanks.

[cwils0n]

Just put in an order for 1 PCB, some LEDs, and a set of PCB stabs.  Hopefully we can hit that MOQ.

[DanielT]

Only 9 more are needed and if you look at SPRiT's last post he said he might cover the last PCB's to reach MOQ 

[pokkuhlag]

Can I still join? I would like to get a PCB + stabs only (ie no plate, no extras). It's a bit confusing on the order form (required fields). Thanks.

I actually had the same dillemma yesterday, but decided to put the order anyway for pcb + stabs + switches.

It is better to order and get cancelled then to miss the gb  .

[flabbergast]

Finally I put in the order. I hope it will work out!

[sprit]

60% PCB + Plate + Parts   :  50 sets  (Production & 2nd Ordering)

-  60% PCB + Polycarbonate / Acrylic Plate   :  each 50 sets.   1st batch Reached the MOQ!    (Under production from 18th May~)
-  All the PCBs are 100% Factory pre-soldered & Tested.    60% PCB = $50   
-  1st  Batch   :  Order 3 weeks (21 April - 17 May),  Invoicing 1 day,  Production 3 weeks (18 May - 5 June),  Ship 2 weeks (June 6 - 21)
-  2nd  Batch  :  Order 2 weeks (May 20-31),  Invoicing 1 day,  Production 3 weeks (June 1-21),  Ship 3 weeks (June 22 - July 13)

-  If there is a serious delay more than 2 weeks, Your payments will be full refunded.   
-  Order Form  Mod Note: removed    Thanks! 

Pics :  SPRiT,  rpeterclark,  Defect,  Photoelectic   Thanks!
       

[DanielT]

Invoice received and paid 

[flabbergast]

Me too - so I did squeeze into the first round. Thanks SPRiT!

[cwils0n]

Received and paid invoice as well. 

[micr0n]

Sweet!  Looks like we made MOQ for most of the items except for the switches    Guess I'll have to source my switches from some where.

[Tofubeats]

Looks like I barely missed this one

Edit: Nvm Sprit is awesome.

[flabbergast]

Question about the plates offered in this group buy: Are the switches and everything PCB mounted, and does the plate just slide on top, or does it work like steel/alu plates, i.e. the switches are firmly placed (effectively mounted) on the plate?

[DanielT]

Question about the plates offered in this group buy: Are the switches and everything PCB mounted, and does the plate just slide on top, or does it work like steel/alu plates, i.e. the switches are firmly placed (effectively mounted) on the plate?

It's like a classic plate, only this thicker (5mm) , it allows switch top removal but you can not slide the plate up. You get a firm fix

[pichu23]

Question about the plates offered in this group buy: Are the switches and everything PCB mounted, and does the plate just slide on top, or does it work like steel/alu plates, i.e. the switches are firmly placed (effectively mounted) on the plate?

If you're using the acrylic plate in this GB, you can choose either plate or pcb mounted switches.
The plate goes on top of the pcb, the acrylic plate however has notches for switch top removal if that's what you're wondering. 

[flabbergast]

Thanks for the info about the plates: that's what I thought originally, but then I saw [this](http://imgur.com/a/9tzsv) build on reddit and it seemed to me that he might have been first soldering the switches to the PCB and only then putting in the plate, which didn't make a lot of sense to me. So I asked

[pichu23]

Thanks for the info about the plates: that's what I thought originally, but then I saw [this](http://imgur.com/a/9tzsv) build on reddit and it seemed to me that he might have been first soldering the switches to the PCB and only then putting in the plate, which didn't make a lot of sense to me. So I asked

No worries. I'm guessing s/he was just mounting the stabs on the pcb before putting the plate on top. 
 

[micr0n]

Question about the plates offered in this group buy: Are the switches and everything PCB mounted, and does the plate just slide on top, or does it work like steel/alu plates, i.e. the switches are firmly placed (effectively mounted) on the plate?

If you're using the acrylic plate in this GB, you can choose either plate or pcb mounted switches.
The plate goes on top of the pcb, the acrylic plate however has notches for switch top removal if that's what you're wondering. 

This is good information to know since this will be my first build as well.   

[sprit]

Thanks Guys for the kind answers! 
I had lots of vitamins and quite rests, feel much better 

[sprit]

60% PCB + Plate + Parts   :  50 sets  (Production & 2nd Ordering)   
 
-  60% PCB + Polycarbonate / Acrylic Plate   :  each 50 sets.    1st batch Reached the MOQ!    2nd  Batch Ordering. 
-  All the PCBs are 100% Factory pre-soldered & Tested.    60% PCB = $50   
-  1st  Batch   :  Order 3 weeks (21 April - 17 May),  Invoicing 1 day,  Under Production Now  (18 May - 5 June),  Ship 2 weeks (June 6 - 21)
-  2nd  Batch  :  Order 2 weeks (May 20-31),  Invoicing 1 day,  Production 3 weeks (June 1-21),  Ship 3 weeks (June 22 - July 13)
 
-  If there is a serious delay more than 2 weeks, Your payments will be full refunded.   
-  Order Form  Mod Note: Removed due to Sprit being MIA.  Order from him at your own risk!   Thanks! 

Pics :  SPRiT,  rpeterclark,  Defect,  Photoelectic   Thanks!
     

[DanielT]

Thanks Guys for the kind answers! 
I had lots of vitamins and quite rests, feel much better 

Glad to hear you are feeling better

[sprit]

My PCBs  &  3-5mm  Plates are   :   

-  OK for both Plate- or PCB-mount Switches     
-  for PCB mount stabs Only (Due to thickness) 
-  OK to install the Stabs Before or After the plate assembled   
-  So, No Worries for the Stab wire hang-off  (An Improvement)
-  My Plates are 'Stab wire hang-off Protection Designed' (The first, as far as I know)   The Users will answer this.      

[DanielT]

This is very interesting, one thing I hated about plates was that you didn't had access to the stabs, this so cool to be able to mount the stabs any time you want.

[sprit]

60% PCB + Plate + Parts   :  50 sets  (2nd Ordering)

-  60% PCB + Polycarbonate / Acrylic Plate   :  each 50 sets.    1st batch Reached the MOQ!    2nd  Batch Ordering. 
-  PCBs are 100% Factory pre-soldered & Tested.     60% PCB = GB price  $50  (White, Blue, Black color)
-  1st  Batch   :  Order 3 weeks (21 April - 17 May),  Invoicing 1 day,  Under Production  (18 May - 5 June),  Ship 2 weeks (June 8 - 21)   :   Total  8 weeks
-  2nd  Batch  :  Order 3 weeks (May 31- June 21),  Invoicing 1 day,  Production 2 weeks (June 22-July 12),  Ship 3 weeks (July 13 - July 31)    :   Total  8 weeks 
-  If there is a serious delay more than 2 weeks, Your payments will be full refunded.   
-  Order Form  Mod Note: link removed due to sprit being MIA.  Order from him at your own risk!    Thanks! 
 
Pics :  SPRiT,  rpeterclark,  Defect,  Photoelectic   Thanks!
       

[sprit]

Some Extras from the 1st Batch     

Some Extras due to the Factory MOQs.
Shipping will start from June 8th ~   I got a person to help the shipping.
The Order Form Mod Note: link removed due to sprit being MIA.  Order from him at your own risk!      Thanks!

-  PCB   -  Snow  White   5 pcs
-  PCB   -  Glossy Black   4 pcs
-  PCB   -  Glossy Blue     3 pcs
-  Plate  -  Clear Trasparent  3pcs,   White matte  3pcs,   Turquoise  3pcs,   Lime Green  2pcs 
-  Plate  -  Clear Frosted matte  4pcs,   Red  1pcs,   Orange  2pcs,   Pink  2pcs,   Purple  2pcs,   Charcoal  3pcs

[Jason_IRL]

There will be some extra PCBs & Plates from the 1st Batch     
Shipping will start from June 8th ~
The Order Form is in the OP  :  Mod Note: link removed due to sprit being MIA.  Order from him at your own risk!       Thanks!

-  PCB   -  Snow  White   5 pcs
-  PCB   -  Glossy Black   4 pcs
-  PCB   -  Glossy Blue     3 pcs
-  Plate  -  Clear Trasparent  3pcs,   White matte  3pcs,   Turquoise  3pcs,   Lime Green  2pcs 
-  Plate  -  Clear Frosted matte  4pcs,   Red  1pcs,   Orange  2pcs,   Pink  2pcs,   Purple  2pcs,   Charcoal  3pcs

with the pcb/plate fit into a poker II case? and If I were to place an order for one of the above listed, it will start shipping on june 8?

[sprit]

with the pcb/plate fit into a poker II case? and If I were to place an order for one of the above listed, it will start shipping on june 8?

-  Sure!  definitely fits into a Poker 2 case  (The PCB is poker compatible, and proven)

-  Yes!   Extras from the 1st Batch, due to the Factory MOQs.  Will shipped out  from June 8th ~ 
I got a person to help the shipping (It's a PCB and plate, mostly)   

[Charger]

Oh i was meaning to ask do these PCBs have all the diodes and resistors already installed?

if not what resistors are needed?

[sprit]

60% PCBs are  100% Factory pre-soldered for All the diodes, resistors and everything,  since Round 2  Last year.

You dont need anything   

 

[Charger]

60% PCBs are  100% Factory pre-soldered for All the diodes, resistors and everything,  since Round 2  Last year.

You dont need anything   

(Attachment Link)

good to hear. Also I saw the post in the thread long before I noticed the pm lol

[sprit]

The 1st Batch PCBs are at the Auto SMD soldering Factory now, preparing setting for the SMT soldering process.
 
When I get it,  will ship it out  from June 8th.    It's a PCB and plate, mostly.
I got a dedicated person for this shipping.       

     

[sprit]

-   New batch of  55g,  65g,  68g,  85g  v1.2 produced           
A bit late (a week) than expected,  due to the busy season at the factories.     Thanks for the People joined and waited for these. 

-    LSS Station is taking Orders for the 2nd Batch           
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg1746597#msg1746597      Order   >   Mod Note: link removed due to sprit being MIA.  Order from him at your own risk!       Ship from June 22th ~   (MOQ 20sets)

-   60% PCBs have produced nicely. 

[DanielT]

This is the best looking blue PCB I have ever saw 

[Tofubeats]

If there's ever a pink PCB I'd place another order

[Prelim]

hi SPRiT,

I haven't read all the thread, so sorry if it's being asked again but I want a plate and need to know this:
what's the difference between acrylic and carbonate plates in terms of feel/resistance/etc?

[sprit]

hi SPRiT,

I haven't read all the thread, so sorry if it's being asked again but I want a plate and need to know this:
what's the difference between acrylic and carbonate plates in terms of feel/resistance/etc?

Hello!   Prelim!    

As we feel the Polycarbonate cups, Acrylic panels daily life,
If the both are same thick, Acrylic is a bit softer,  Polycarbonate tends a little bit stiff generally, afaic. 

But most of the Acrylic plates introduced are 1.5mm thick -  It's too Fragile,  I don't like them, I'd prefer the 5mm thick Acrylic Plate for it is strong, soft and quiet enough.
The most of the Korean Polycarb plates introduced are 1.5mm thick  -  It's flexible and strong, but usually the designs are focused on the soft feels side, for the 50g - 62g light pressure lovers in Korea.  Personally I prefer 3mm-5mm thick Polycarb plates.

[Prelim]

thanks,

so would you say acrylic is more quieter and soft than polycarbonate?

[sprit]

thanks,

so would you say acrylic is more quieter and soft than polycarbonate?

I'd say the Acrylic is a little bit softer and quieter than Polycarbonate in general.

But the Polycarbonate plate needs CNC machining, so the cost is 2-3 times higher than the Laser cut Acrylic, and more cutting error wastes.
If You cut the Acrylic by CNC machining, the cost will be almost same.  The raw material prices differ less than 30%.


  pics :  rpeterclark    https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=53618.msg1771544#msg1771544

[flabbergast]

Hi SPRiT,

I hope you're feeling better, please don't work so hard!

Question: do you still have/offer the HHKB-style plates and/or cases - I mean the ones that have bottom row 1-1.5-7-1.5-1 with 1.5 space on both sides - like seen on some of the photos?

Thanks!

[pepsi]

Some Extras from the 1st Batch     

Some Extras due to the Factory MOQs.
Shipping will start from June 8th ~   I got a person to help the shipping.
The Order Form is in the OP  :  Mod Note: link removed due to sprit being MIA.  Order from him at your own risk!      Thanks!

-  PCB   -  Snow  White   5 pcs
-  PCB   -  Glossy Black   4 pcs
-  PCB   -  Glossy Blue     3 pcs
-  Plate  -  Clear Trasparent  3pcs,   White matte  3pcs,   Turquoise  3pcs,   Lime Green  2pcs 
-  Plate  -  Clear Frosted matte  4pcs,   Red  1pcs,   Orange  2pcs,   Pink  2pcs,   Purple  2pcs,   Charcoal  3pcs

Is there any left of these extra PCBs?

[Tofubeats]

I know you've been sick and all, but I'm just curious on the status of the shipment of Group 1 orders. Mostly because I need mine relatively soon.

[Mr.P.Kay]

Hey SPRiT, I currently have a V60 KB Paradise with an acrylic case of yours, but it doesn't sit flush, I was wondering if you had a top piece that I could get to make it sit flush with the plate.

I have pictures of what it looks like atm.

http://imgur.com/a/bz3gV

[sprit]

Hey SPRiT, I currently have a V60 KB Paradise with an acrylic case of yours, but it doesn't sit flush, I was wondering if you had a top piece that I could get to make it sit flush with the plate.

I have pictures of what it looks like atm.

Hello!   
Yes!  It's $15  since September Last year.  But Some has Not ordered the Extra Top to flush.
Please send me Your Info.    >  Mod Note: link removed due to sprit being MIA.  Order from him at your own risk!   

[sprit]

60% PCB + Plate  -  1st Batch

The Orders for a PCB and Plate are under packing and shipping.   

Thanks For Your wait !   

[Mr.P.Kay]

Alrighty, sent you the info of what I need.

Thanks Sprit.

[micr0n]

60% PCB + Plate  -  1st Batch

The Orders for a PCB and Plate are under packing and shipping.   

Thanks For Your wait !   

Awesome!  Kind of excited.

[Tofubeats]

60% PCB + Plate  -  1st Batch

The Orders for a PCB and Plate are under packing and shipping.   

Thanks For Your wait !   

Super excited to get mine in

[Jason_IRL]

Hope you're feeling better sprit!

[Jason_IRL]

any news on shipping?

[Tofubeats]