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Title: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: PlayKeyboardTW on Sat, 21 September 2019, 22:31:44
(https://imgur.com/BtTSibs.png)(https://imgur.com/XYOo49q.png)


Hello community!
This is a round 2 groupbuy for BIOI G60BLE PCB.


BIOI G60BLE PCB is a USB/BT dual mode 60% PCB. It's originated from Scott's G60 keyboard kit. The bluetooth PCB was combined with a mother board and a daughter.
After some modifications, it become a bluetooth PCB with general specifications suitable for stock 60% keyboard parts.



Contents:
Features:
BIOI G60BLE PCB will come with two PCB versions in this groupbuy.
A default one which you have to solder switches, and a hotswap one for easier installation.

Default (55USD):
Hotswap (60USD):
Default Version Groupbuy Product Page: https://play-keyboard.store/products/bioi-g60ble-pcb-default-version-custom-60-bluetooth-pcb (https://play-keyboard.store/products/bioi-g60ble-pcb-default-version-custom-60-bluetooth-pcb)
Hotswap Version Groupbuy Product page: https://play-keyboard.store/collections/group-buys/products/bioi-g60ble-pcb-hotswap-version-custom-60-bluetooth-pcb (https://play-keyboard.store/collections/group-buys/products/bioi-g60ble-pcb-hotswap-version-custom-60-bluetooth-pcb)
Build Guide: http://bit.ly/319wECR (http://bit.ly/319wECR)



GB period: 2019.9.21 ~ 2019.10.31
Estimated shipping date: 2019.12


Please feel free to leave comments if you have any question to this product.
Thanks! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 23 September 2019, 12:49:36
Approved :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: KingOfMemes on Mon, 23 September 2019, 13:54:11
What kind of battery/extra battery accessories would I need to buy to use with this board?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: PlayKeyboardTW on Mon, 23 September 2019, 23:09:32
Quote from: KingOfMemes on Mon, 23 September 2019, 13:54:11
What kind of battery/extra battery accessories would I need to buy to use with this board?

Any 3.7v Li battery that suits the case you are going to use will do the work. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: Icypetal on Tue, 24 September 2019, 05:58:37
I am a bit confused. So... does it suppor QMK or not?
The description says it supports QMK, but the guide says the firmware is to be done.
As it is a R2 GB, I found the R1 thread in Reddit and you had written there the board is to be edited only by VIA configurator.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/c4lryd/comment/ez8y2ji
I just want to make sure if it supports QMK now or not. :o
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: rooski15 on Tue, 24 September 2019, 10:18:53
Grabbed one to give it a shot. Am curious, as are others, if it supports QMK.

Cheers!
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: PlayKeyboardTW on Wed, 25 September 2019, 02:07:54
Quote from: Icypetal on Tue, 24 September 2019, 05:58:37
I am a bit confused. So... does it suppor QMK or not?
The description says it supports QMK, but the guide says the firmware is to be done.
As it is a R2 GB, I found the R1 thread in Reddit and you had written there the board is to be edited only by VIA configurator.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/c4lryd/comment/ez8y2ji
I just want to make sure if it supports QMK now or not. :o

Although the firmware is not opened for to compile freely at the moment, it still uses QMK firmware.
Scott is working on editing a version of source file for everyone to use.
As it's contains code of BT function, it's not as easy as other USB only PCBs.
Just need some time to achieve it. :)

Quote from: rooski15 on Tue, 24 September 2019, 10:18:53
Grabbed one to give it a shot. Am curious, as are others, if it supports QMK.

Cheers!

Thanks a lot! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: bball2 on Wed, 25 September 2019, 11:52:54
Anyone know any cases that would support this pcb with the bluetooth battery? Or have any pics of a completed setup with the batteries and wiring in place?

I was thinking of this one:

https://drop.com/buy/npkc-60-percent-wooden-wrist-rest-keyboard-case
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: rockydbull on Wed, 25 September 2019, 12:25:20
Quote from: bball2 on Wed, 25 September 2019, 11:52:54
Anyone know any cases that would support this pcb with the bluetooth battery? Or have any pics of a completed setup with the batteries and wiring in place?

I was thinking of this one:

https://drop.com/buy/npkc-60-percent-wooden-wrist-rest-keyboard-case

That doesn't have a battery compartment. Look at tofu and 5 degree cases
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: kriscables on Wed, 25 September 2019, 22:13:00
I would be more interested if you would have a confirmation of QMK support.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: kriscables on Sat, 28 September 2019, 07:21:17
1) How many Amps (operating current) does it consumes while connected wirelessly at about 1-2 Meters from the PC in a plastic case and all the lights off?
2) Is it possible to be used while the battery is charging ?
3) (Dumb question) Does the PCB detects when the battery is fully charged and stops charging it ?
4) Does it have anti ghosting (NKRO) wired and wirelessly? If yes, how many keys in each mode?
5) The BT 4.0 works on both iOS and Android devices with 4.0 ? Normally there must be a manual switch telling the pcb to which OS i want to connect.
6) Does it need a dongle to be bought separately like the Anne Pro 2 ?

Apologies for making so many questions, but i am really interested in supporting the project.

A full build log also would be nice.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: kriscables on Sat, 28 September 2019, 08:34:38
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/1934/6038/products/IMG_0713_1024x1024@2x.png)

Just noticed here it says 10mA operating current, which answers to my question n1.
So if connected a 2000 mAh rechargeable battery and making the by the formule the division of 2000mAh/10mA = 200hours.
If using 8h/day it means the battery will approximately last 25 days and that imo is pretty good.

Meanwhile another question:
7) How do we turn off the keyboard in order to preserve battery life ? Only by turning the BT switch mode to off ?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: Adelscott on Mon, 30 September 2019, 06:52:21
In !
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: scottwei on Thu, 03 October 2019, 03:49:44
Quote from: kriscables on Sat, 28 September 2019, 07:21:17
1) How many Amps (operating current) does it consumes while connected wirelessly at about 1-2 Meters from the PC in a plastic case and all the lights off?
2) Is it possible to be used while the battery is charging ?
3) (Dumb question) Does the PCB detects when the battery is fully charged and stops charging it ?
4) Does it have anti ghosting (NKRO) wired and wirelessly? If yes, how many keys in each mode?
5) The BT 4.0 works on both iOS and Android devices with 4.0 ? Normally there must be a manual switch telling the pcb to which OS i want to connect.
6) Does it need a dongle to be bought separately like the Anne Pro 2 ?

Apologies for making so many questions, but i am really interested in supporting the project.

A full build log also would be nice.

Sorry for the late reply

1) 6ma when typing, 1.9~2ma when not typing.
2) Of course, once the USB cable is in, the charging will start and you can use the keyboard as a USB keyboard.
3) There is a battery management chip on board, it will control the charging current and voltage, or it can be very dangerous to charge a Li-Po battery directly by the USB voltage.
4) Currently, the NKRO feature is not enabled yet, it will be enabled by a future firmware update, and I'm quite sure that it won't work in Bluetooth mode.
5) You would check this with your device vendor, as I know, Most Apple devices you can buy nowadays(later than iPhone 4S) will support BT4.0, Android devices after 4.3 will support too, but it might not means all the devices will do.
6) It depends if there is a Bluetooth adapter on your computer. If not, you certainly need to buy a Bluetooth dongle to enable Bluetooth on your computer.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: solemnly on Fri, 04 October 2019, 07:12:13
Quote from: kriscables on Sat, 28 September 2019, 07:21:17
5) The BT 4.0 works on both iOS and Android devices with 4.0 ? Normally there must be a manual switch telling the pcb to which OS i want to connect.

bluetooth is agnostic of the OS its implemented on, so it shouldn't require a switch to pick iOS or Android or etc so long as the device physically supports the version
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: beekey on Sat, 05 October 2019, 04:41:56
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/1934/6038/products/IMG_0734_1024x1024@2x.png?v=1567763874)
Would it be possible to do split backspace by soldering the pads ourself? Looks like the pads are available next to the backspace socket.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: PlayKeyboardTW on Sun, 13 October 2019, 01:22:53
Quote from: beekey on Sat, 05 October 2019, 04:41:56
Show Image
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/1934/6038/products/IMG_0734_1024x1024@2x.png?v=1567763874)

Would it be possible to do split backspace by soldering the pads ourself? Looks like the pads are available next to the backspace socket.

Yeah sure if you have hotswap sockets. ;)
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: Willhurt2008 on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:04:37
I'm trying to order two PCBs with shipping to Kazakhstan, but country is not listed among the ones you ship to. Is it possible to ship here? Thanks
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: PlayKeyboardTW on Mon, 14 October 2019, 01:51:25
Hi guys, build guide uploaded.
Please check it here: http://bit.ly/319wECR

Hope that this guide will help more people know how to play with it and get more interests. :)
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: PlayKeyboardTW on Mon, 14 October 2019, 01:56:25
Quote from: Willhurt2008 on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:04:37
I'm trying to order two PCBs with shipping to Kazakhstan, but country is not listed among the ones you ship to. Is it possible to ship here? Thanks

Hi, we just edited the rate for Kazakhstan.
You can now see the shipping price when checking out. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2
Post by: Willhurt2008 on Tue, 15 October 2019, 13:37:12
Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Mon, 14 October 2019, 01:56:25
Quote from: Willhurt2008 on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:04:37
I'm trying to order two PCBs with shipping to Kazakhstan, but country is not listed among the ones you ship to. Is it possible to ship here? Thanks

Hi, we just edited the rate for Kazakhstan.
You can now see the shipping price when checking out. :thumb:

Thanks, ordered!
Are kbdfans 60% plates compatible with that pcb? For example, this one: https://kbdfans.com/collections/plate/products/dz60-cnc-aluminum-plate?variant=2208864436237
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: nilpt on Wed, 16 October 2019, 06:14:06
Is it possible to configure for "SpaceFN" layout?
Reference: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51069.0
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: PlayKeyboardTW on Thu, 17 October 2019, 00:27:11
Quote from: nilpt on Wed, 16 October 2019, 06:14:06
Is it possible to configure for "SpaceFN" layout?
Reference: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51069.0

Yes!

Quote from: Willhurt2008 on Tue, 15 October 2019, 13:37:12
Quote from: PlayKeyboardTW on Mon, 14 October 2019, 01:56:25
Quote from: Willhurt2008 on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:04:37
I'm trying to order two PCBs with shipping to Kazakhstan, but country is not listed among the ones you ship to. Is it possible to ship here? Thanks

Hi, we just edited the rate for Kazakhstan.
You can now see the shipping price when checking out. :thumb:

Thanks, ordered!
Are kbdfans 60% plates compatible with that pcb? For example, this one: https://kbdfans.com/collections/plate/products/dz60-cnc-aluminum-plate?variant=2208864436237

Yes they are.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: bananathock on Thu, 28 November 2019, 19:15:35
Hello! Are we on schedule for a decemeber shipping for those who joined the R2 GB?

Thank you!
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: IvarLJ on Mon, 02 December 2019, 11:57:47
Do any (or both) of these support underglow?


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Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Lionell95 on Tue, 03 December 2019, 21:28:10
Quote from: bananathock on Thu, 28 November 2019, 19:15:35
Hello! Are we on schedule for a decemeber shipping for those who joined the R2 GB?

Thank you!

Unfortunately, they said that it won't be shipping out until early 2020... Huge bummer.
Check out their Instagram about it: https://www.instagram.com/p/B5kF-3dHVdV/
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: AlexG on Wed, 04 December 2019, 09:56:24
What's the polling rate? Is it different in blue tooth vs wired?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: ninjinphu on Wed, 04 December 2019, 12:38:07
Will this fit a Klippe or are those cases PCB specific
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: MajorKoos on Wed, 04 December 2019, 13:42:21
Quote from: ninjinphu on Wed, 04 December 2019, 12:38:07
Will this fit a Klippe or are those cases PCB specific

Does the Klippe have space for a battery?
The hi-profile R3 case doesn't look like it does.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Arrythmia on Fri, 10 January 2020, 00:38:24
Any word on these shipping out this month?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: rooski15 on Fri, 10 January 2020, 00:51:06
Quote from: Arrythmia on Fri, 10 January 2020, 00:38:24
Any word on these shipping out this month?
Just saw this on their Instagram.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7IDN_AHQQI/
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: bball2 on Fri, 10 January 2020, 10:20:34
What kind of case is everyone planning on using?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: sortofsleepy on Tue, 14 January 2020, 17:43:32
Quote from: MajorKoos on Wed, 04 December 2019, 13:42:21
Quote from: ninjinphu on Wed, 04 December 2019, 12:38:07
Will this fit a Klippe or are those cases PCB specific

Does the Klippe have space for a battery?
The hi-profile R3 case doesn't look like it does.

I know this was awhile ago but came on to check on status for this  GB saw the comment.

I can confirm Klippe R3 won't fit a battery with this PCB :( (I have an R1 version). That being said, I've tried the hot-swap version, you could MAYBE fit one if you had the solderable version? but yea, the clearance is pretty tight; spacers or something to give a little more clearance between the PCB and bottom is needed.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: wd9001 on Fri, 17 January 2020, 18:40:30
Quote from: sortofsleepy on Tue, 14 January 2020, 17:43:32
Quote from: MajorKoos on Wed, 04 December 2019, 13:42:21
Quote from: ninjinphu on Wed, 04 December 2019, 12:38:07
Will this fit a Klippe or are those cases PCB specific

Does the Klippe have space for a battery?
The hi-profile R3 case doesn't look like it does.

I know this was awhile ago but came on to check on status for this  GB saw the comment.

I can confirm Klippe R3 won't fit a battery with this PCB :( (I have an R1 version). That being said, I've tried the hot-swap version, you could MAYBE fit one if you had the solderable version? but yea, the clearance is pretty tight; spacers or something to give a little more clearance between the PCB and bottom is needed.

Unfortunately, a battery won't fit at least for a R1 klippe case  :(. However it is possible to still build it with one, but everything would be sitting up and the components wouldn't be entirely parallel to the case due to the battery pushing on the pcb. Personally, I chose to take the battery out because it was not a great typing experience.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: elmo on Tue, 10 March 2020, 04:07:18
ngl but a few things here are more than fishy to me...

First: why the secrecy around the QMK support? Bluetooth support is not a valid reason for this. QMK supports bluetooth of it's own very well.
Second: why are you advertising a bluetooth enabled pcb as VIA compatible when the VIA documentation pretty clearly states that it is not compatible with any bluetooth functions?

we already had a few people ask questions about this pcb on the qmk discord now and we couldn't help any of them because of this.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Draic on Tue, 10 March 2020, 04:31:00
is there a specific reason, why you cant offer split spacebar support?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: MajorKoos on Tue, 10 March 2020, 08:30:28
Quote from: elmo on Tue, 10 March 2020, 04:07:18
ngl but a few things here are more than fishy to me...

First: why the secrecy around the QMK support? Bluetooth support is not a valid reason for this. QMK supports bluetooth of it's own very well.
Second: why are you advertising a bluetooth enabled pcb as VIA compatible when the VIA documentation pretty clearly states that it is not compatible with any bluetooth functions?

we already had a few people ask questions about this pcb on the qmk discord now and we couldn't help any of them because of this.

Mine arrived pre-flashed with a VIA Configurator compatable build of QMK. 
Programmed it over USB using the app.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: elmo on Tue, 10 March 2020, 08:46:51
Quote from: MajorKoos on Tue, 10 March 2020, 08:30:28
Mine arrived pre-flashed with a VIA Configurator compatable build of QMK. 
Programmed it over USB using the app.

Yeah apparently they are redistributing a modified version of QMK and an older version of VIA with the board.
Which btw. violates the license of the QMK project since playkeyboard does not provide the modified sourcecode anywhere. :-X
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: rooski15 on Tue, 10 March 2020, 10:32:49
Quote from: elmo on Tue, 10 March 2020, 08:46:51
Quote from: MajorKoos on Tue, 10 March 2020, 08:30:28
Mine arrived pre-flashed with a VIA Configurator compatable build of QMK. 
Programmed it over USB using the app.

Yeah apparently they are redistributing a modified version of QMK and an older version of VIA with the board.
Which btw. violates the license of the QMK project since playkeyboard does not provide the modified sourcecode anywhere. :-X
Neato. Mine arrived, haven't had a chance to mess with it, but this thread is making me think I might just sell it.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Blue_Ninja0 on Sun, 26 April 2020, 07:03:56
Quote from: elmo on Tue, 10 March 2020, 08:46:51
Quote from: MajorKoos on Tue, 10 March 2020, 08:30:28
Mine arrived pre-flashed with a VIA Configurator compatable build of QMK. 
Programmed it over USB using the app.

Yeah apparently they are redistributing a modified version of QMK and an older version of VIA with the board.
Which btw. violates the license of the QMK project since playkeyboard does not provide the modified sourcecode anywhere. :-X

I'm worried about this. I'm on the verge of buying this PCB but I need it to be fully compatible with QMK. Why wouldn't they release the source code for this? Are there any news?
Anyone knows any alternative PCB or keyboard that ticks these boxes:
-Fully programmable
-60%
-Wireless
-USB-C
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: MajorKoos on Sun, 26 April 2020, 08:15:44
2 of the 3 PBC's I ordered let the magic blue smoke out when I plugged in a battery.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Blue_Ninja0 on Tue, 28 April 2020, 05:35:30
Quote from: MajorKoos on Sun, 26 April 2020, 08:15:44
2 of the 3 PBC's I ordered let the magic blue smoke out when I plugged in a battery.

Could you please elaborate? Was the battery the correct voltage?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: MajorKoos on Tue, 28 April 2020, 14:37:39
Quote from: Blue_Ninja0 on Tue, 28 April 2020, 05:35:30
Quote from: MajorKoos on Sun, 26 April 2020, 08:15:44
2 of the 3 PBC's I ordered let the magic blue smoke out when I plugged in a battery.

Could you please elaborate? Was the battery the correct voltage?

Yup.  Correct voltage.  Correct polarity.
The PCB's still work over USB at least.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Blue_Ninja0 on Tue, 28 April 2020, 15:04:54
Quote from: MajorKoos on Tue, 28 April 2020, 14:37:39
Quote from: Blue_Ninja0 on Tue, 28 April 2020, 05:35:30
Quote from: MajorKoos on Sun, 26 April 2020, 08:15:44
2 of the 3 PBC's I ordered let the magic blue smoke out when I plugged in a battery.

Could you please elaborate? Was the battery the correct voltage?

Yup.  Correct voltage.  Correct polarity.
The PCB's still work over USB at least.

Did anyone get you a replacement?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: MajorKoos on Tue, 28 April 2020, 19:31:31
Quote from: Blue_Ninja0 on Tue, 28 April 2020, 15:04:54
Quote from: MajorKoos on Tue, 28 April 2020, 14:37:39
Quote from: Blue_Ninja0 on Tue, 28 April 2020, 05:35:30
Quote from: MajorKoos on Sun, 26 April 2020, 08:15:44
2 of the 3 PBC's I ordered let the magic blue smoke out when I plugged in a battery.

Could you please elaborate? Was the battery the correct voltage?

Yup.  Correct voltage.  Correct polarity.
The PCB's still work over USB at least.

Did anyone get you a replacement?

Haven't bothered asking yet with everything going on.
At some point I'll pull out my multimeter and try to figure out what I fried.
At present I'm more interested in seeing if it's just me or other people are also running into issues.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: sortofsleepy on Wed, 29 April 2020, 09:30:31
Quote from: MajorKoos on Tue, 28 April 2020, 19:31:31
Quote from: Blue_Ninja0 on Tue, 28 April 2020, 15:04:54
Quote from: MajorKoos on Tue, 28 April 2020, 14:37:39
Quote from: Blue_Ninja0 on Tue, 28 April 2020, 05:35:30
Quote from: MajorKoos on Sun, 26 April 2020, 08:15:44
2 of the 3 PBC's I ordered let the magic blue smoke out when I plugged in a battery.

Could you please elaborate? Was the battery the correct voltage?

Yup.  Correct voltage.  Correct polarity.
The PCB's still work over USB at least.

Did anyone get you a replacement?

Haven't bothered asking yet with everything going on.
At some point I'll pull out my multimeter and try to figure out what I fried.
At present I'm more interested in seeing if it's just me or other people are also running into issues.

Ah yea,  that happened to me as well with one of my pcbs from them, was a little shocking to say the least.

I don't know if anything important got fried cause I don't know what to look for but when you get around to examining I'd be interested to know your findings.  I did leave it on battery power for almost a full day just to see if anything would happen(under supervision of course) but nothing got hot or anything like that, still works fine over bluetooth. The only thing unusual I've found, when compared to other PCBs is that I can't wake my computer with the PCB but other than that all appeared fine.

Thing still works though, not using it at the moment but was using it for a few months, albeit on USB not battery since I don't have a case that'll hold a battery.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: MajorKoos on Wed, 29 April 2020, 11:25:33
I think I figured out my problem.
The two pig-tails have different polarities and I must have used the wrong one.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Blue_Ninja0 on Thu, 30 April 2020, 07:03:06
Quote from: MajorKoos on Wed, 29 April 2020, 11:25:33
I think I figured out my problem.
The two pig-tails have different polarities and I must have used the wrong one.

Ok, that explains it and relieves me.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: sortofsleepy on Thu, 30 April 2020, 08:37:39
Quote from: MajorKoos on Wed, 29 April 2020, 11:25:33
I think I figured out my problem.
The two pig-tails have different polarities and I must have used the wrong one.

I noticed that a little too late as well but in my case I'm reasonably certain I used the right one... :/ In any case good to hear that's all it likely was
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Blue_Ninja0 on Wed, 06 May 2020, 04:30:21
Can any G60BLE user confirm to me if I can pair more than a single Bluetooth device to this PCB and switch between them without having to re-pair?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:39:15
What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: rooski15 on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:48:01
Quote from: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:39:15
What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?
There's a charging indicator pad you can solder it to.

See here:

https://scottywei.github.io/bioi-g60ble/
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 15:58:58
Quote from: rooski15 on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:48:01
Quote from: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:39:15
What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?
There's a charging indicator pad you can solder it to.

See here:

https://scottywei.github.io/bioi-g60ble/

I've seen that picture, but I'm new to soldering. I know which side the contacts are, but which way should the hole in the tab face? Left or right?
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: rooski15 on Sun, 09 August 2020, 16:30:47
Quote from: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 15:58:58
Quote from: rooski15 on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:48:01
Quote from: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:39:15
What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?
There's a charging indicator pad you can solder it to.

See here:

https://scottywei.github.io/bioi-g60ble/

I've seen that picture, but I'm new to soldering. I know which side the contacts are, but which way should the hole in the tab face? Left or right?
I'd tack it on really light and test it. Then flip it if it doesn't work.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: andtar2 on Sun, 09 August 2020, 23:38:45
Quote from: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 15:58:58
Quote from: rooski15 on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:48:01
Quote from: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:39:15
What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?
There's a charging indicator pad you can solder it to.

See here:

https://scottywei.github.io/bioi-g60ble/

I've seen that picture, but I'm new to soldering. I know which side the contacts are, but which way should the hole in the tab face? Left or right?

Check the BIOI G60BLE PCB Build Guide (http://bit.ly/319wECR) there are images showing LED polarites.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 23:49:40
Quote from: andtar2 on Sun, 09 August 2020, 23:38:45
Quote from: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 15:58:58
Quote from: rooski15 on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:48:01
Quote from: Secret8znMan on Sun, 09 August 2020, 09:39:15
What do I do with the orange LED? I got non hot swap version and I actually am not sure where and how I am suppose to solder it to. It's my first project like this, is there anybody here that can give me some advice?
There's a charging indicator pad you can solder it to.

See here:

https://scottywei.github.io/bioi-g60ble/

I've seen that picture, but I'm new to soldering. I know which side the contacts are, but which way should the hole in the tab face? Left or right?

Check the BIOI G60BLE PCB Build Guide (http://bit.ly/319wECR) there are images showing LED polarites.

Thanks, this was exactly what I needed!
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: Kuj0 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 15:54:41
Fingers crossed for a second round of this one. There are literally ZERO other options for hotswap bluetooth 60% PCBs from what I can find online.
Title: Re: [GB] BIOI G60BLE 60% PCB R2 (Extended to Oct 31st)
Post by: solomonshv on Sun, 04 October 2020, 16:44:48
Quote from: solomonshv on Sun, 04 October 2020, 16:44:48
GK61XS is a 60% hotswap PCB with bluetooth: (4th option) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32981170236.html
GK64XS is a 65% PCB that fits 60% cases, and is also hotswappable with bluetooth: (last option) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000993753892.html

do note that these don't use QMK or VIA. they are a trickier to program, but they do work. i have a polycarb KBD 5 degree board with the GK64SX that i use at work. setting up layers took a while to figure out, but once i got it set up it was fine.

GK61XS is a 60% hotswap PCB with bluetooth: (4th option) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32981170236.html
GK64XS is a 65% PCB that fits 60% cases, and is also hotswappable with bluetooth: (last option) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000993753892.html

do note that these don't use QMK or VIA. they are a trickier to program, but they do work. i have a polycarb KBD 5 degree board with the GK64SX that i use at work. setting up layers took a while to figure out, but once i got it set up it was fine.