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Offline SeedyOne

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #200 on: Sat, 06 January 2018, 16:09:00 »
Interesting! Filled out IC form, very curious about final options.  :thumb:

Offline hippo008

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #201 on: Sat, 06 January 2018, 18:58:11 »
I got a question about the sound of this board. I currently have a WASD Code and it pings like crazy. This board looks to be of all metal construction, does it ping?

Offline vinzlr

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #202 on: Sat, 06 January 2018, 19:04:19 »
Beautiful board totally in for one for me or my gf!

Offline redleaf

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #203 on: Sat, 06 January 2018, 19:38:52 »
Do holtites fit on the pcb?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #204 on: Sat, 06 January 2018, 21:28:55 »
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #205 on: Sat, 06 January 2018, 22:08:58 »
Definitely in if this gets QMK support.

We might release the matrix. ;D

Do holtites fit on the pcb?

Sorry. Don't know and not gonna test that.

I got a question about the sound of this board. I currently have a WASD Code and it pings like crazy. This board looks to be of all metal construction, does it ping?

You will get different sounds by installing different switches. Can't really tell what it's going to be like.
Yes, full metal.

Offline nguyenhimself

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #206 on: Sun, 07 January 2018, 01:54:19 »
As someone who doesn't like gaudy logos on my keyboard and mouse, I'm super grateful that they offer this option. Can't wait.


Offline SeedyOne

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #207 on: Sun, 07 January 2018, 02:39:22 »
As someone who doesn't like gaudy logos on my keyboard and mouse, I'm super grateful that they offer this option. Can't wait.

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Agreed, I hope that option stays.

Offline OracleKev

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #208 on: Sun, 07 January 2018, 03:10:46 »
As someone who doesn't like gaudy logos on my keyboard and mouse, I'm super grateful that they offer this option. Can't wait.

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Agreed, I hope that option stays.

+1 the photo looks amazing.

Feature says the following:
 2 top case versions, HHKB like and WKL like(No brass logo if you choose WKL)
I guess I'm covered (I want WKL) as long as this doesn't change.

Offline sujikinen

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #209 on: Sun, 07 January 2018, 05:46:28 »
The logo is mounted with screw,if you don't like you can relpcate one with your creation.
 :)

here is my CA66 R2 with gmk yuri, the case color is a default option.




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Offline foxlive

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #210 on: Sun, 07 January 2018, 07:16:47 »
Looking at both verious I thought I prefered with logo, but the wkl version seems more « pure and old school » to me  ^-^
               

Offline ctrl

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #211 on: Sun, 07 January 2018, 07:33:37 »
Looking at both verious I thought I prefered with logo, but the wkl version seems more « pure and old school » to me  ^-^

In agreement with this. Not a huge fan of WKL and preferred the version with logotype before, but WKL just looks amazing here!

Offline tragedyfoundus

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #212 on: Sun, 07 January 2018, 09:31:52 »
I read that there might be an option for a titanium logo. If that's true, I would definitely choose that.

Offline kmba

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #213 on: Sun, 07 January 2018, 09:55:40 »
The logo is mounted with screw,if you don't like you can relpcate one with your creation.
 :)

here is my CA66 R2 with gmk yuri, the case color is a default option.
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More pics please
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Offline InvidiousIgnoramus

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #214 on: Sun, 07 January 2018, 12:14:12 »
Shame the WKL won't have the logo. I'm torn over which is more important to me. :(
I long for the day when I find a beamspring. (At a not insane price)

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #215 on: Mon, 08 January 2018, 19:08:00 »
Shame the WKL won't have the logo. I'm torn over which is more important to me. :(

Im going for the HHKB style just because of that logo! Looks dope!

Offline iliptikal

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #216 on: Tue, 09 January 2018, 17:48:58 »
Got inspection pics for my china GB board today. 
Feeling hyped now  :thumb:

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Offline tanvir175

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #217 on: Tue, 09 January 2018, 20:58:38 »
Definitely in if this gets QMK support.

We might release the matrix. ;D


Since QMK support is important to many, I hope you do :)

I don't know if other PCB's will be compatible or not but if not then QMK is a must for me. I'm so ready to order one of these when the GB drops because the case is one of the most beautiful things I've laid my eyes on.

Offline cirrus82

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #218 on: Tue, 09 January 2018, 21:09:09 »
As someone who doesn't like gaudy logos on my keyboard and mouse, I'm super grateful that they offer this option. Can't wait.

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Agreed, I hope that option stays.

+1 No logo option please!

Offline energyd

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #219 on: Wed, 10 January 2018, 17:32:03 »
Got inspection pics for my china GB board today. 
Feeling hyped now  :thumb:

(Attachment Link)

So much in for that color!! Is that the navy blue?

Offline bball2

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #220 on: Wed, 10 January 2018, 18:20:54 »
+1 for the no logo option, have this thread bookmarked for when the GB starts

Offline iliptikal

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #221 on: Wed, 10 January 2018, 20:33:04 »
+1 for the no logo option, have this thread bookmarked for when the GB starts
That is actually purple.  I'm sure it's just the crappy warehouse lighting that makes it look a bit off.

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Offline OracleKev

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #222 on: Thu, 11 January 2018, 07:36:44 »
Looking at the build log album, there is a lot of space inside the case.  I'm concerned that this will amplify and resonate sounds.
Is it possible to change the design so only plate space is machined out?

Everything else is fine, but the sound resonance might be a deal breaker for me.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #223 on: Thu, 11 January 2018, 09:41:42 »
Looking at the build log album, there is a lot of space inside the case.  I'm concerned that this will amplify and resonate sounds.
Is it possible to change the design so only plate space is machined out?

Everything else is fine, but the sound resonance might be a deal breaker for me.

Hard question to answer. The loudness made from typing were just normal to me.
There were some reasons why CA66 was designed like this. Mostly was due to CNC issue.
So it is not changeable.
Thanks for asking. ;D

Offline kmba

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #224 on: Thu, 11 January 2018, 11:15:20 »
Looking at the build log album, there is a lot of space inside the case.  I'm concerned that this will amplify and resonate sounds.
Is it possible to change the design so only plate space is machined out?

Everything else is fine, but the sound resonance might be a deal breaker for me.

Fill it with dampening material.
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Offline Darknight00z

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #225 on: Thu, 11 January 2018, 12:31:58 »
+1 for the logo.

Offline OracleKev

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #226 on: Thu, 11 January 2018, 18:51:15 »
Looking at the build log album, there is a lot of space inside the case.  I'm concerned that this will amplify and resonate sounds.
Is it possible to change the design so only plate space is machined out?

Everything else is fine, but the sound resonance might be a deal breaker for me.

Fill it with dampening material.

Not as effective as appropriately sized space.  Someone I know already tried.
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Offline amnesia0287

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #227 on: Thu, 11 January 2018, 20:27:46 »
Looking at the build log album, there is a lot of space inside the case.  I'm concerned that this will amplify and resonate sounds.
Is it possible to change the design so only plate space is machined out?

Everything else is fine, but the sound resonance might be a deal breaker for me.

Hard question to answer. The loudness made from typing were just normal to me.
There were some reasons why CA66 was designed like this. Mostly was due to CNC issue.
So it is not changeable.
Thanks for asking. ;D

Doesn't removing that much material just make the case take longer to build? Like instead of having rounded out cutouts where the bolts connect to the top/bottom, couldn't you just make the walls thicker?

Just seems like you are increasing manufacturing cost to reduce weight and make a less rigid case.

Have you considered adding some bolt holes to allow an internal weight to the giant hollow section?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #228 on: Thu, 11 January 2018, 20:42:21 »
Looking at the build log album, there is a lot of space inside the case.  I'm concerned that this will amplify and resonate sounds.
Is it possible to change the design so only plate space is machined out?

Everything else is fine, but the sound resonance might be a deal breaker for me.

Hard question to answer. The loudness made from typing were just normal to me.
There were some reasons why CA66 was designed like this. Mostly was due to CNC issue.
So it is not changeable.
Thanks for asking. ;D

Doesn't removing that much material just make the case take longer to build? Like instead of having rounded out cutouts where the bolts connect to the top/bottom, couldn't you just make the walls thicker?

Just seems like you are increasing manufacturing cost to reduce weight and make a less rigid case.

Have you considered adding some bolt holes to allow an internal weight to the giant hollow section?

I am not the designer, so what I replied was basically based on our daily conversation.
I myself won't ask anything relates to design and manufacturing, since there is always a reason for "why it's been made like this".
There is one thing confirmed: Yock did reduce more material for reducing weight. He didn't want this keyboard to be as heavy as other keyboard kits.
If there is anything we can improve, that will be put in the next keyboard.
Thanks for the comment.  :D
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #229 on: Fri, 12 January 2018, 03:08:34 »
What about the color choice we will get? Any idea? And for the logo it will be brass only or other material/color/finish ? :)

Thanks :D
               

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #230 on: Fri, 12 January 2018, 07:42:47 »

There is one thing confirmed: Yock did reduce more material for reducing weight. He didn't want this keyboard to be as heavy as other keyboard kits.

Awww, I was hoping this keyboard was the kind that would be so heavy as to sever toes if one were to accidentally drop it.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #231 on: Fri, 12 January 2018, 22:42:52 »
I am working on the GB thread right now.
Hope it won't take too much time! ;D
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #232 on: Sat, 13 January 2018, 04:13:43 »
I am working on the GB thread right now.
Hope it won't take to much time! ;D


Ohhh yeahh!  ;D
               

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #233 on: Sat, 13 January 2018, 19:23:35 »
I am working on the GB thread right now.
Hope it won't take too much time! ;D

This has me excited on so many levels. I sold my ergodox infinity to get this board ^_^

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #234 on: Sat, 13 January 2018, 22:18:08 »
It is possible for the GB to include full assembly?  If so, that would be fantastic!

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #235 on: Sun, 14 January 2018, 08:06:39 »
my ca66186534-0186536-1
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #236 on: Sun, 14 January 2018, 10:46:50 »
6.25u or 7u spacebar for this?


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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #237 on: Sun, 14 January 2018, 11:08:39 »
6.25u or 7u spacebar for this?


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I believe in the first page it says 6.25u.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #238 on: Sun, 14 January 2018, 12:06:28 »
6.25u or 7u spacebar for this?


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I believe in the first page it says 6.25u.

Thank you! Good to know! Can't wait to get a hands on this. The plate logo is growing on me.

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #239 on: Sun, 14 January 2018, 17:54:14 »
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Very nice. Is it a prototype?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #240 on: Sun, 14 January 2018, 18:02:21 »
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Nice!

What brand of keycaps are those?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #241 on: Sun, 14 January 2018, 18:02:50 »
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This is a work of art. Very beautiful. What cable are you using for it?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #242 on: Sun, 14 January 2018, 18:04:05 »
Is that like a mini XLR connector, or what type of connection is that?

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #243 on: Sun, 14 January 2018, 18:11:35 »
Is that like a mini XLR connector, or what type of connection is that?

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It’s USB-C. I’m wondering what colour is being matched

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #244 on: Sun, 14 January 2018, 23:06:33 »
i absolutely love this. the only thing that im not crazy about is the usb connector located on the side. either way, you can count me in.
Click it OR Ticket!

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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #245 on: Mon, 15 January 2018, 06:38:26 »
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Very nice. Is it a prototype?

nono taobao GB CA66 with lin's dsa


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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #247 on: Mon, 15 January 2018, 06:42:18 »
sorry..
I accidentally wrote a lot of reply.
I want to delete it, but I do not know how.
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Re: [IC] CA66 Custom Keyboard (1/5 updated, GB sub form opened)
« Reply #249 on: Mon, 15 January 2018, 06:47:14 »
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This is a work of art. Very beautiful. What cable are you using for it?

very simple rose gold color cable