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Title: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy open)
Post by: excluisve on Sun, 13 October 2019, 09:59:29
E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.


Group buy
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103520.msg2836592#top (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103520.msg2836592#top)

(https://i.imgur.com/10prFgM.jpg)

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More
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(https://i.imgur.com/dGAUePB.jpg)

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(https://i.imgur.com/xdPZIy4.jpg)

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Hello everyone Excluisve here


In the past three years, I have had a lot of sadness and tears. I am very glad that have been here for three years. also very grateful to my friends who have supported me for three years and hope that my keyboard can get your love. This time brings a new TKL design it is a completely different design. The key color may a little different

Make sure to fill this form if you are interested  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqotHS9bl-miuGGcGjW9q_LLOMJxWq5iDRtkZsTwqapAmq3g/viewform?usp=pp_url&entry.1934590305=Reddit (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqotHS9bl-miuGGcGjW9q_LLOMJxWq5iDRtkZsTwqapAmq3g/viewform?usp=pp_url&entry.1934590305=Reddit)



Some new features:


                                       *7 slop/6063Alu/QMK Type-c /WK &WKL


                                       *Inner middle and top case seprate design  we will see structure below

                                       *change usb port to right side not middle as previous

                                       *add titanium plate and open new E color like :yellow /pink https://i.imgur.com/9Hj3Dhx.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/9Hj3Dhx.jpg)



Improvements:

                                       *E coating :As we know since sandblasted brass stuff easy leave stains and Finger print so we have do the e coating on brass

                                        it will keep brass color and surface clean when you touch it

                                       *E-black   : In E6.5 GB  e black turn out not so good on some case  so i have change another e black this time


                                       *Poly case : when screw up case repeatedly the screw hole easy be slackly so we find a way to avoid this problem (TBD)


Structure:


(https://i.imgur.com/cV5BfbO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WOyjiGX.jpg)

                                       *We have separate the bottom step as a inner middle for gasket mount so that you could choose the material

                                         of middle (Brass/pc/alu).

                                       *but this time step not include in default kits .that is mean if you want get gasket you can grab the

                                         middle, on the contrary is none.

                                       *Top case color matching design you could think is a different tag.

                                       *About gakset we will find more soft oring and fix issue on screw stabs




Layout:
(https://i.imgur.com/74ZTHsf.png)

About colors :

                                                         E coating :Yellow/Black/White/Pink

                                                          Anoding  : Green/Grey/Purple https://imgur.com/a/bqUVdNA  (https://imgur.com/a/bqUVdNA)


Estimated price :                    $365

Third Anniversary Version FE    10 kit Raffle ($888)




Prototypes were manufacturing.

Each boards cant be 100% but i will try my ability do it perfectly .

if you cant accept a little Inevitable ,especially PVD stuff (Quality is hard to control )please thinks twice before purchanse

For some orders i will consider to sale .thanks evryone : )

Free to leave suggestion and question.---


Thanks all!


Fellow me on Ins   https://www.instagram.com/exclusive1993/ (https://www.instagram.com/exclusive1993/)

Updated on 17 th :

finished the black whit pink combo .



Updated on 2th Nov

1.split backspace

2.hot swap pcb and standard pcb two options
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: excluisve on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:00:08
Reserved
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: dimo on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:04:35
yes
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Agilr on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:07:47
Been eyeing on this ever since teasers

Can't wait for GB! :))
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: lolafineday on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:08:18
Alu gasket? I didnt understand the gasket mounting

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: ptiede on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:19:27
This looks incredible! So excited to get one!
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Post by: Capsy on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:24:21
I'll be in if the backspace could be split. Form filled out.
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Post by: Smoff on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:31:00
owo
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Post by: mrkantz on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:35:33
Can't wait!

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Post by: barcodee on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:39:02
This looks awesome. Hell yes.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Rob27shred on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:45:58
I'll be in if the backspace could be split. Form filled out.



I'll second this^ Split BS is basically a necessity for me.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: phorx on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:47:20
Oh if there is purple I’m very interested
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Sic_Alpha on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:48:18
No split backspace? :(
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: gasp on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:48:58
This may seem silly, but are there any plans to change the color of the o-ring or pcb? One of the only things that bothered me (and many others I talked to) with the polycarb e6.5 was how visable that peachy-red gasket was on every board I built. That plus the mustard yellow pcb was not very good looking, especially when compared to a pretty pcb like the PC singas.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Helpingly on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:51:00
Looks very pretty. Might be my first custom TKL purchase.
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Post by: andrewregal on Sun, 13 October 2019, 10:54:43
I love my E7 and E6.5 so there's no way I'm missing this!  ;D
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Evo_Spec on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:00:12
No split backspace? :(
+1

If it's possible for this to be implemented, I would also love to see a split BS.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: cldskt on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:05:36
Yo that yellow is lit
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Abstand on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:12:34
I love this design, tons of options and overall looks really nice. I am in for sure.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Steezus on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:13:39
Fingers crossed the light blue is chosen for one of the anodization options. I'm a big fan of the design. :thumb:
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Post by: flippanteer on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:17:16
That accent corner is amazing
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Post by: vicissitude on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:19:13
+1

Love keebs made by Exclusive so much.   :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Diedier Remedy on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:21:15
I'm in for the Group Buy regardless of the price. This is the type of  board you'd sell your soul for.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Tommicorn on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:24:04
Omega nut. Please consider light blue!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Surefoot on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:26:13
In for a dark blue or a green.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: vaughno on Sun, 13 October 2019, 11:53:01
e-black and nameplate I am not a fan


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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: catamscott on Sun, 13 October 2019, 12:10:14
that pc/pink render looks stellar  :cool: super interested in this!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: happycamper87 on Sun, 13 October 2019, 12:41:47
Filled out the form but forgot to mention that split backspace is a must. Hope you can include split bs.
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Post by: directheatedtriode on Sun, 13 October 2019, 12:56:53
Very interested depending on price and filled out the GD form. Hoping TKL plus gasket is the next big thing!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sun, 13 October 2019, 13:10:07
Is there an example of the green somewhere?

EDIT: wait, that's green? NEVERMIND I was looking at the bar
dammit i didn't pick green in my form
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: AlcoholEnthusiast on Sun, 13 October 2019, 13:10:23
Not really a TKL guy, so I probably won't get this. That being said it looks awesome, and the design is fantastic. This should surely do very well.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: ComebaX on Sun, 13 October 2019, 13:43:02
Not really a TKL guy, so I probably won't get this. That being said it looks awesome, and the design is fantastic. This should surely do very well.
Yeah... you're probably drunk right now.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 13 October 2019, 13:44:36
Is there an example of the green somewhere?

EDIT: wait, that's green?

Did you see the second photo?:
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 13 October 2019, 13:46:48
That e-white with black looks amazing. Not sure why it's hidden under a "More" tag

Did you say anywhere how tall the board is at the front edge?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Rob27shred on Sun, 13 October 2019, 13:59:07
That e-white with black looks amazing. Not sure why it's hidden under a "More" tag

Did you say anywhere how tall the board is at the front edge?

I think because E is still working out a better option for e-black. He's said a few times he was not happy with how the e-black parts for the E6.5 turned out & is looking for an alternative option for e-black.

Edit: Duh, it's a render... LOL! I thought it might have been a pic of a prototype with the old e-black on the plate & accent piece.

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Post by: belgium_waffles on Sun, 13 October 2019, 14:07:00
👀
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Post by: ramnes on Sun, 13 October 2019, 14:30:38
filled the form
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Post by: ilemondrop on Sun, 13 October 2019, 15:18:58
So down for this, can't wait for an e-white TKL, rose gold brass plate would be pretty sick too. Definite buy.
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Post by: liangalv on Sun, 13 October 2019, 15:22:09
gorgeous can't wait to get my grubby hands on this
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Post by: PotatoTM on Sun, 13 October 2019, 15:23:40
Looks pretty sweet, following to see how it turns out by GB time
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Post by: spyruf on Sun, 13 October 2019, 15:57:53
I will be joining for the white and blue combo.

Is the 3 dashes near the nav cluster just an accent or can there be LEDs?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 13 October 2019, 16:42:50
My dream board would be a matte gray option, similar to mao with the accent corner just a few shades darker.  I'd even settle for white with a medium gray accent corner.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: reidd on Sun, 13 October 2019, 17:37:25
Hoping dark gray ano comes to GB
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: SolidCactus on Sun, 13 October 2019, 17:40:44
I have an E6.5 and E7 so I'm all over this!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: metalliccharles on Sun, 13 October 2019, 17:44:17
My dream board would be a matte gray option, similar to mao with the accent corner just a few shades darker.  I'd even settle for white with a medium gray accent corner.

Cerakote
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sun, 13 October 2019, 17:44:32
My dream board would be a matte gray option, similar to mao with the accent corner just a few shades darker.  I'd even settle for white with a medium gray accent corner.

this with GMK ashes would look sweet
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: gotham on Sun, 13 October 2019, 18:59:14
One of the most beautiful TKLs I've ever seen! As expected from exclusive :thumb:
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: theedappergamer on Sun, 13 October 2019, 19:59:00
Oh how I hope that pc/pink board becomes a reality! that is simply stunning!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: cicatriz on Sun, 13 October 2019, 20:07:05
Will it be possible to have 2 separate materials for the case i.e alu top and pc bottom?
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Post by: kronograf on Sun, 13 October 2019, 20:36:10
Definitely in for this after the e7 and e6.5! Glad that you’re looking at the small details like PC screw holes and gasket screw stab compatibility. And the brass coating!!!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Rob27shred on Sun, 13 October 2019, 21:01:30
The more I see this board the more I am falling in love with it! Just saw the IC over on reddit & took another look, after that I believe I'm sold on this board. Been wanting a high end TKL for awhile even though I tend more towards 65% boards & this looks like the perfect one for me! Especially with you focusing in on the little details like making the screw holes more reliable in PC cases & trying to find a way to mitigate the problems some boards have with gasket mounting & screw-in stabilizers like kronograf also mentioned. I was blown away with the quality of my E6.5 & expect this to turn out even better given your focus on every little detail! Speaking of little details, depending on your design I don't know if screw in stabilizers will be an issue with gasket mounting on this board. I was able to use the gasket mount with GMK screw in stabilizers on my E6.5 & did not have any issues with it. So as long as the gasket get mounted the same as in the E6.5 there should be no issue with screw in stabilizers.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: heyjaykay on Sun, 13 October 2019, 21:32:16
Not really getting the colour options for rows in the form

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Post by: isaackang7 on Sun, 13 October 2019, 21:49:39
I’m in for this one


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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: hicals on Sun, 13 October 2019, 22:00:33
Is there a quantity limit?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: audax989 on Sun, 13 October 2019, 23:24:35
will personalized engraving still be offered on this board?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Surefoot on Mon, 14 October 2019, 03:19:32
Not really getting the colour options for rows in the form
I suppose it's your favorite colour in order of preference
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: JSaintS on Mon, 14 October 2019, 04:04:22
Not really getting the colour options for rows in the form
I suppose it's your favorite colour in order of preference

That's how I understood it but I have to admit that was a little confusing ^^'
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: jackedhardwarejunkie on Mon, 14 October 2019, 08:40:54
In for a purp... you know it

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: jooobe on Mon, 14 October 2019, 11:10:23
Is the crown logo the only option for the bottom case?

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Koï on Mon, 14 October 2019, 11:15:56
Definetly in for an e-white.  :D
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: kronograf on Mon, 14 October 2019, 21:23:50
The more I see this board the more I am falling in love with it! Just saw the IC over on reddit & took another look, after that I believe I'm sold on this board. Been wanting a high end TKL for awhile even though I tend more towards 65% boards & this looks like the perfect one for me! Especially with you focusing in on the little details like making the screw holes more reliable in PC cases & trying to find a way to mitigate the problems some boards have with gasket mounting & screw-in stabilizers like kronograf also mentioned. I was blown away with the quality of my E6.5 & expect this to turn out even better given your focus on every little detail! Speaking of little details, depending on your design I don't know if screw in stabilizers will be an issue with gasket mounting on this board. I was able to use the gasket mount with GMK screw in stabilizers on my E6.5 & did not have any issues with it. So as long as the gasket get mounted the same as in the E6.5 there should be no issue with screw in stabilizers.

I thought I had an issue with screw-in stabs at first but it was actually a wire pop  ^-^ the gasket seems to work fine with the protruding parts of the screw-in housings, just that visually it’s a bit unappealing (esp on a PC board) as it compresses more between the board edges and those particular pressure points. If he works out a way so the gasket has even pressure all around that’d be awesome.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: nathanchere on Tue, 15 October 2019, 06:58:05
You mention pink in the post but it's not an option in the IC survey?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: excluisve on Tue, 15 October 2019, 09:15:45
You mention pink in the post but it's not an option in the IC survey?
For sure is option
E color :yellow pink white black
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 15 October 2019, 15:13:42
filled the form, don't know if i'll be able to afford to buy one but it's a good design
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: brianjking on Tue, 15 October 2019, 22:01:29
No HHKB style backspace support?  :(



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Post by: Mtalbert on Tue, 15 October 2019, 22:31:42
NIIIIIIICE!I'm  interested.
Will keep my eye on this.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: ywcsam on Wed, 16 October 2019, 19:16:43
I read the author’s post in Zfrontier and here is some clarification for those who didn’t quite understand the gasket structure like myself.

The rubber gasket is actually not shown in the exploded view. The metal perimeter part that goes between the plate and the bottom piece is not a gasket. That part goes on the bottom piece and provides a structure for the gaskets to sit on. The part is optional, meaning if you want gasket mounting, you would have to purchase that piece separately or you can opt for top mounting. Also, that piece is available in brass, polycarbonate, or aluminum.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: excluisve on Thu, 17 October 2019, 10:28:02
Updated on 17th:

Just finished the black with pink color combo

also have a pic for pink color


(https://i.imgur.com/xdPZIy4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9Hj3Dhx.jpg)
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Post by: Boy_314 on Thu, 17 October 2019, 10:33:00
looks amazing  :thumb:
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Post by: Solotov on Thu, 17 October 2019, 10:36:32
Is it just engraving at the bottom for PC version? Wanna have that cool brass weight as well  ;)
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Post by: DAzz on Thu, 17 October 2019, 11:33:38
shut up and take my money!!!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: ptiede on Thu, 17 October 2019, 16:40:07
Hype building!!!!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: excluisve on Fri, 18 October 2019, 00:18:34
Is it just engraving at the bottom for PC version? Wanna have that cool brass weight as well  ;)
Yes ,alu and pc also engraving at bottom since we already have side weight so cancel the weight(shape of logo )
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Water lee on Fri, 18 October 2019, 00:27:03
Good design ,can i know the price ?

more $400 or under $400

thanks ,exclusive
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: badboy731 on Fri, 18 October 2019, 00:51:42
Just want to know if it’s limited or not unit wise thanks.
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Post by: Rejeckted on Fri, 18 October 2019, 03:35:01
I love that polycarb. can't wait for more details.  :thumb:
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: excluisve on Fri, 18 October 2019, 21:55:56
Good design ,can i know the price ?

more $400 or under $400

thanks ,exclusive
Under $400
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: evorus5 on Sat, 19 October 2019, 01:23:55
awesome!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: haitacxyz on Sat, 19 October 2019, 03:48:15
Will it support the last row with layout 1.5 1 1.5 7 1.5 1.5?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Heiser on Sat, 19 October 2019, 08:20:27
Good design ,can i know the price ?

more $400 or under $400

thanks ,exclusive
Under $400

ohmygod!!!

Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Rob27shred on Sat, 19 October 2019, 09:47:59
Will it support the last row with layout 1.5 1 1.5 7 1.5 1.5?

Yes it should have winkeyless support. Although there will be a blocker between alt & ctrl.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Gosling_dkc on Sun, 20 October 2019, 03:46:30
Welp this is the one! Found my first TKL GB! Those look so good. I will most definitely put myself down for PC. Shoot I would take just about any of them lol. Looking forward to finding out more. The saving begins!!

Also, filled out the IC form!! I am 100% in for one of these. I would LOVE -

All PC case top and bottom. With rose gold or brass plate. And Rose gold accents.

Many more options I would love lol. Thats just my top. But loving that black and pink render you posted recently... SO MUCH GOOD! lol.  ;D
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Degree on Sun, 20 October 2019, 22:17:39
Going to miss that crown weight since it's something I've always loved with your boards, regardless I think this will be the TKL I go for next. Can't wait.

I also don't understand what row 1/2/3 ano color means either on the IC
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: h.parks on Sun, 20 October 2019, 22:55:31
PC? tkl? actively improving design? count me in
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: excluisve on Sun, 20 October 2019, 23:50:53
Going to miss that crown weight since it's something I've always loved with your boards, regardless I think this will be the TKL I go for next. Can't wait.

I also don't understand what row 1/2/3 ano color means either on the IC
It means you need choose the color of case in all anode colors
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: excluisve on Sun, 20 October 2019, 23:54:44
Green color on E6.5

the real one is a bit green than pictures .


(https://i.imgur.com/iDAn6oF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qFmMICT.jpg)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: higgga on Mon, 21 October 2019, 00:53:48
Are we going to be able to get custom text on the toblerone weight?  Thanks and looking forward to this!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: s3vv4 on Mon, 21 October 2019, 03:23:16
Is there an option to not have the top right nameplate? It's too funky for me
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: jacky on Mon, 21 October 2019, 10:26:57
When is GB  E

i am in for white and light blue  :D
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: _nowai on Mon, 21 October 2019, 12:06:36
The green one looks amazing. I hope I won't miss this group buy like I usually do  :))
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 21 October 2019, 23:30:55
Green color on E6.5

the real one is a bit green than pictures .


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/iDAn6oF.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/qFmMICT.jpg)


that's a very good color
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: consumer on Mon, 21 October 2019, 23:38:59
Will the h87a PCB fit this case?


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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 21 October 2019, 23:41:19
Will the h87a PCB fit this case?


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that is a very good question

i suspect yes, given the USB slot move, but there could always be some weirdness
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Post by: Esheu2 on Mon, 21 October 2019, 23:57:25
Will the h87a PCB fit this case?


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that is a very good question

i suspect yes, given the USB slot move, but there could always be some weirdness

It has an F13 key, so no h87a. Maybe would work with the upcoming h88a?
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Post by: consumer on Tue, 22 October 2019, 02:24:18
Ok, I didn't know they are coming up with an h88a, thanks for the headsup.
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Post by: aslanxdeft on Tue, 22 October 2019, 10:24:57
Is split backspace supported?
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Post by: kiriiya on Tue, 22 October 2019, 21:51:47
So when's the groupbuy?
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Post by: NoxNoxNox on Tue, 22 October 2019, 21:57:31
Wow loving the designs here.  I'm in.
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Post by: mrsnifflez on Tue, 22 October 2019, 23:43:22
Definitely in for one!
Would love to have rose gold as an option! <3
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Post by: Popopro on Tue, 22 October 2019, 23:47:52
Will there be options for the accent colors or will each color combo be fixed?
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Post by: jacky on Wed, 23 October 2019, 21:38:06
Excited for this,my frist TKL ! :thumb:
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Post by: Stan137 on Wed, 23 October 2019, 21:41:06
Any ETA on the GB?
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Post by: excluisve on Thu, 24 October 2019, 09:03:19
Any ETA on the GB?
When prototype comes .almost 28th.
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Post by: suparnemo on Thu, 24 October 2019, 09:11:25
Is it unlimited units? Or will there be a fixed # of boards available?
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Post by: flippanteer on Thu, 24 October 2019, 09:24:22
Is it unlimited units? Or will there be a fixed # of boards available?
If I'm not mistaken the previous two GBs of boards were capped at 100 so I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: jacky on Thu, 24 October 2019, 09:35:20
Is it unlimited units? Or will there be a fixed # of boards available?
If I'm not mistaken the previous two GBs of boards were capped at 100 so I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same
Heard it from china group this time looks like not limited .however,not comfirm it yet .

hope so !
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Post by: Rob27shred on Thu, 24 October 2019, 09:47:19
Is it unlimited units? Or will there be a fixed # of boards available?
If I'm not mistaken the previous two GBs of boards were capped at 100 so I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same

The E6.5 GB was supposed to be capped at 100, but E let almost double that get in after the first 100 spots went super quickly. So I'd imagine even if there is a cap on this it'll be well over 100.

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Post by: redeyez88 on Thu, 24 October 2019, 16:45:24
I seriously can't wait for this to go into GB.
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Post by: iZac02 on Fri, 25 October 2019, 15:34:22
My body is ready for this GB
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Post by: Mekuno on Fri, 25 October 2019, 15:49:42
Looks like another great project from exclusive!
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Post by: Lockkkk on Sun, 27 October 2019, 09:50:26
Any update ?
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Post by: matrixzj on Sun, 27 October 2019, 11:28:40
any ETA for gb will be run ?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: MeloDet on Sun, 27 October 2019, 11:41:11
any ETA for gb will be run ?

Come on my dude lol

When prototype comes .almost 28th.

Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Honey on Sun, 27 October 2019, 15:05:24
Will buying two be allowed? Really love the black with pink accent and the polycarb with silver accent.
also, is the black pink a pale pink that matches GMK Olivia (from your pics) or is it brighter? hoping to pair it with GMK Olivia if i'm able to snag one.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: clik_clak on Sun, 27 October 2019, 15:33:10
Will buying two be allowed? Really love the black with pink accent and the polycarb with silver accent.
also, is the black pink a pale pink that matches GMK Olivia (from your pics) or is it brighter? hoping to pair it with GMK Olivia if i'm able to snag one.

Exclusive allowed multiple orders of the 6.5. But with that being said...

If you're fast enough to get 2 orders in before all 100 orders are gone, that would be a bit of a miracle.

Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: kiriiya on Mon, 28 October 2019, 15:07:42
How long did it take his previous GBs to sell out?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Peiweisgreat on Mon, 28 October 2019, 15:37:37
Green color on E6.5

the real one is a bit green than pictures .


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/iDAn6oF.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/qFmMICT.jpg)


Is it possible to convince you to use a similar green as the E7? That one turned out amazing.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Popopro on Mon, 28 October 2019, 15:49:02
Will buying two be allowed? Really love the black with pink accent and the polycarb with silver accent.
also, is the black pink a pale pink that matches GMK Olivia (from your pics) or is it brighter? hoping to pair it with GMK Olivia if i'm able to snag one.

Exclusive allowed multiple orders of the 6.5. But with that being said...

If you're fast enough to get 2 orders in before all 100 orders are gone, that would be a bit of a miracle.

I believe that Exclusive recently said on his discord that this will be an unlimited buy. Or rather that group buy will stay open until a certain date.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Honey on Mon, 28 October 2019, 16:41:15
Will buying two be allowed? Really love the black with pink accent and the polycarb with silver accent.
also, is the black pink a pale pink that matches GMK Olivia (from your pics) or is it brighter? hoping to pair it with GMK Olivia if i'm able to snag one.

Exclusive allowed multiple orders of the 6.5. But with that being said...

If you're fast enough to get 2 orders in before all 100 orders are gone, that would be a bit of a miracle.

I believe that Exclusive recently said on his discord that this will be an unlimited buy. Or rather that group buy will stay open until a certain date.

Really hoping you're right, this is my first custom and I find it so hard to come across a GB that I like/am able to get a spot in (and aftermarket is too steep for me).
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: evorus5 on Mon, 28 October 2019, 16:55:19
Will buying two be allowed? Really love the black with pink accent and the polycarb with silver accent.
also, is the black pink a pale pink that matches GMK Olivia (from your pics) or is it brighter? hoping to pair it with GMK Olivia if i'm able to snag one.

Exclusive allowed multiple orders of the 6.5. But with that being said...

If you're fast enough to get 2 orders in before all 100 orders are gone, that would be a bit of a miracle.

I believe that Exclusive recently said on his discord that this will be an unlimited buy. Or rather that group buy will stay open until a certain date.

What's his discord channel??
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Post by: IMZO on Mon, 28 October 2019, 20:25:11
prolly my first tkl gb.. im excited
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: wunderninja on Tue, 29 October 2019, 08:16:01
Hey Exclusive, do you have a link to your discord server?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Popopro on Tue, 29 October 2019, 12:34:28
Hey Exclusive, do you have a link to your discord server?

https://discord.gg/wbcMj44
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: xchangmanx on Wed, 30 October 2019, 19:25:10
Serious supporter here.   It'll be a first TLK here also. :thumb:
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Naachuu on Thu, 31 October 2019, 12:55:31
is it too late to join the Groupbuy? or it hasn't started yet?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 31 October 2019, 13:09:59
is it too late to join the Groupbuy? or it hasn't started yet?

It hasn't started yet, no official date has been announced yet. It should be soon.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: jooobe on Thu, 31 October 2019, 14:35:04
Want the green, it will be sick with gmk botanical

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: asianfork on Thu, 31 October 2019, 16:44:39
Looks great! Very interested
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Post by: excluisve on Thu, 31 October 2019, 21:31:30
Just get the sample today ,let `s wait treatment finish

i will sort form and post which three  color hit the high rate later
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Dakk1d on Fri, 01 November 2019, 06:50:42
Dark blue + black accents would look insane. Hopefully that will be an option.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: dado brat on Fri, 01 November 2019, 07:26:42
I would love to see red or green. very excited for this!
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Post by: phorx on Fri, 01 November 2019, 09:37:55
Purple or bust  ;D
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Post by: hiko13 on Fri, 01 November 2019, 16:57:53
This is an extremely newbish question so forgive me but will regular old TKL keycap sets work on this?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Helpingly on Fri, 01 November 2019, 17:32:08
This is an extremely newbish question so forgive me but will regular old TKL keycap sets work on this?

If you go with the standard layout (not WKL), yes.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: hiko13 on Fri, 01 November 2019, 17:34:49
If you go with the standard layout (not WKL), yes.

Thank you, that's all I needed to hear.
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Post by: excluisve on Sat, 02 November 2019, 09:49:13
Sorry for delay .the factory were in weekend so we have  to do anodized on Monday

(https://i.imgur.com/wuWpGwP.png)

Gray-dark blue -light blue .

PC case also come out ,i will take do sandblasted too

please wait all turns out in next dew days


I have see all message on form, we get those supply.

1.split backspace

2.hot swap pcb and standard pcb two options

other suggestion still consider it



(https://i.imgur.com/5tmdJUn.jpg)
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Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 02 November 2019, 10:04:08
At first I was excited because the purple bar was tallest :(
Like those blue colors though
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Post by: Azusa on Sat, 02 November 2019, 11:24:46
Such a nice tkl hope it wont break my life savings
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Post by: jooobe on Sat, 02 November 2019, 12:03:58
Noooooo greeennnnn

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Post by: badboy731 on Sat, 02 November 2019, 14:19:06
dam i was really feeling red
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Post by: Emir on Sat, 02 November 2019, 15:13:51
that graph tho
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Post by: Popopro on Sat, 02 November 2019, 15:20:57
that graph tho

Poor color matching
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Post by: vaughno on Sat, 02 November 2019, 15:45:39
e black makes me cringe
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Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 02 November 2019, 15:48:52
my two hopes were purple and green and I'd hoped one of them would make the top three, and at first I was pumped

gonna have to cerakote something I have for purple, I guess
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Post by: iZac02 on Sat, 02 November 2019, 20:17:26
Ohhhhhh my god i can't wait! i need that purple with a gold plate. Do'n amazing work exclusive!


... now to refresh every 4hrs till GB

Sorry for delay .the factory were in weekend so we have  to do anodized on Monday

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/wuWpGwP.png)


Gray-dark blue -light blue .

PC case also come out ,i will take do sandblasted too

please wait all turns out in next dew days


I have see all message on form, we get those supply.

1.split backspace

2.hot swap pcb and standard pcb two options

other suggestion still consider it



Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/5tmdJUn.jpg)

Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: excluisve on Sat, 02 November 2019, 21:34:20
We will see after color finish

some color may only for accent not for case

other color not hit high rate but will do some  sample too .
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Post by: nathanchere on Sat, 02 November 2019, 23:54:53
Split spacebar to go with split backspace? :D :D
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: hiddensong on Sun, 03 November 2019, 06:13:41
Do I just have horrible luck or am I doing something wrong? I tried to enter IC and it is closed....as is every IC I look into. Every GB is over as well as every IC on this site. I understand this merch goes fast but that's what I thought the ICs were for. I'm such an overbloated noob that I must be missing something. No market could thrive if it were this hard to get into a GB or IC. Oh well....I'll come back in a few months and see whats going on then.
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Post by: 8six753o9 on Sun, 03 November 2019, 08:34:10
I was forward to getting that green :*(
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: slxdegrees on Sun, 03 November 2019, 08:35:36
Do I just have horrible luck or am I doing something wrong? I tried to enter IC and it is closed....as is every IC I look into. Every GB is over as well as every IC on this site. I understand this merch goes fast but that's what I thought the ICs were for. I'm such an overbloated noob that I must be missing something. No market could thrive if it were this hard to get into a GB or IC. Oh well....I'll come back in a few months and see whats going on then.
The gb for e8.5 hasn't started yet.

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: iaman on Sun, 03 November 2019, 08:37:56
Do I just have horrible luck or am I doing something wrong? I tried to enter IC and it is closed....as is every IC I look into. Every GB is over as well as every IC on this site. I understand this merch goes fast but that's what I thought the ICs were for. I'm such an overbloated noob that I must be missing something. No market could thrive if it were this hard to get into a GB or IC. Oh well....I'll come back in a few months and see whats going on then.
Buddy just do a quick check like once a week. Board group buys have tiny windows because we’re all trying to get manus to do production runs for things that take a lot of CNC time with low profit margins between their actual steady work.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: victorpre on Sun, 03 November 2019, 08:41:41
Split spacebar to go with split backspace? :D :D
+1
Would definitely benefit of a split spacebar !!

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: jacky on Mon, 04 November 2019, 12:54:24
Split spacebar to go with split backspace? :D :D
+1
Would definitely benefit of a split spacebar !!

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split spacebar on tkl it seems not necessary
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Popopro on Mon, 04 November 2019, 13:07:12
Split spacebar to go with split backspace? :D :D
+1
Would definitely benefit of a split spacebar !!

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split spacebar on tkl it seems not necessary

Agreed. Split space is overkill for tkl.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: clik_clak on Mon, 04 November 2019, 13:15:24
Split spacebar to go with split backspace? :D :D
+1
Would definitely benefit of a split spacebar !!

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Maybe explaining how this would benefit from a split space would be more beneficial.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Mekuno on Mon, 04 November 2019, 13:22:47
Split BS means that I will finally get myself a TKL :)
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Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 04 November 2019, 13:52:38
I really like split space for TKL, it's extremely useful for spaceFN type layouts. I've been converted to spaceFN after using my alice for a while, and it's actively one of my favorite things now
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: victorpre on Mon, 04 November 2019, 15:11:13
Split spacebar to go with split backspace? :D :D
+1
Would definitely benefit of a split spacebar !!

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Maybe explaining how this would benefit from a split space would be more beneficial.
It's a matter of preference.. I always use my arrow cluster on hjkl so I don't need to move my hand all the way to nav cluster for arrows. The spaceFN gives a pleasant experience.  That's the benefit for ME.

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Post by: iaman on Mon, 04 November 2019, 15:36:58
It's a matter of preference.. I always use my arrow cluster on hjkl so I don't need to move my hand all the way to nav cluster for arrows. The spaceFN gives a pleasant experience.  That's the benefit for ME.

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Not to say you're wrong or anything, but this has me a bit confused as to why you're in the market for a TKL?
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Post by: victorpre on Mon, 04 November 2019, 15:46:05
It's a matter of preference.. I always use my arrow cluster on hjkl so I don't need to move my hand all the way to nav cluster for arrows. The spaceFN gives a pleasant experience.  That's the benefit for ME.

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Not to say you're wrong or anything, but this has me a bit confused as to why you're in the market for a TKL?
To have one TKL on the collection

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: s3vv4 on Mon, 04 November 2019, 18:52:29
I really like split space for TKL, it's extremely useful for spaceFN type layouts. I've been converted to spaceFN after using my alice for a while, and it's actively one of my favorite things now

SpaceFN means tapping space is Space, holding is Function, or? Why does that require split?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 04 November 2019, 20:57:11
I really like split space for TKL, it's extremely useful for spaceFN type layouts. I've been converted to spaceFN after using my alice for a while, and it's actively one of my favorite things now

SpaceFN means tapping space is Space, holding is Function, or? Why does that require split?

doesn't require split, but i can use the small key as another layer, so i have access to three layers with just my left hand, allowing for extremely fast navigation and inputs in excel

the way i personally do it, i have it as tap for space hold for FN1, then the small key is hold/tap for FN2

so, i use my left hand to type in numbers, and my most used commands (=INDEX(MATCH, mostly) are on macros in one of the FN layers)
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Post by: excluisve on Tue, 05 November 2019, 20:04:49
I have been heard from discord people confused about color options

so we have do this quick vote

Three times for case color

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX7_pzz5-6VzocywBVtCUu2hangLjDLVjgbuuC6GjYzyMHhQ/viewform?usp=pp_url&entry.1923541777=Red&entry.1510911444=light+blue&entry.1756360088=light+blue (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX7_pzz5-6VzocywBVtCUu2hangLjDLVjgbuuC6GjYzyMHhQ/viewform?usp=pp_url&entry.1923541777=Red&entry.1510911444=light+blue&entry.1756360088=light+blue)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: 8six753o9 on Tue, 05 November 2019, 20:13:38
Just to clarify for everyone:


e-Yellow/Black/White/Pink will remain an opton. 


We are just re-voting for ano colors:  Red / Green / Light blue / Dark blue / Grey / Purple (https://imgur.com/a/bqUVdNA)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: o3okevin on Tue, 05 November 2019, 20:25:56
Purple looking good  :thumb:
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Post by: Willhurt2008 on Tue, 05 November 2019, 21:36:13
Will GB have limited slots?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: jooobe on Tue, 05 November 2019, 22:06:14
Still praying for green

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Post by: MadsMe on Wed, 06 November 2019, 03:20:46
Still praying for green

Voted green just for you
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: phorx on Wed, 06 November 2019, 05:34:29
Purple looking good  :thumb:

Purple looked great!  I hope it makes it.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: BlueViola on Wed, 06 November 2019, 08:24:24
Purple would be awesome.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: 8six753o9 on Wed, 06 November 2019, 18:46:55
Just a reminder to those that don't like to scroll up to read, please vote again on what colors you would like to see:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX7_pzz5-6VzocywBVtCUu2hangLjDLVjgbuuC6GjYzyMHhQ/viewform


We are just re-voting for ano colors:  Red / Green / Light blue / Dark blue / Grey / Purple (https://imgur.com/a/bqUVdNA)


PC and all the e-coating (Yellow/Black/White/Pink) will remain an option.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: cicatriz on Wed, 06 November 2019, 19:32:33
Is the PCB RGB supported?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: tex_live_utility on Wed, 06 November 2019, 22:20:20
I'm still confused about the gasket solution. Is it "top or gasket" like E6.5?

Can you clarify what the middle piece is for?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: TheFugitive on Thu, 07 November 2019, 00:30:06
Without the bottom weight, would the weight distribution of the keyboard be very unbalanced? Specifically for the polycarbonate version, given that the material is much lighter.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: Popopro on Thu, 07 November 2019, 00:34:48
I'm still confused about the gasket solution. Is it "top or gasket" like E6.5?

Can you clarify what the middle piece is for?

My understanding of it is that this will be able to mount either top or gasket like the e6.5 but the middle piece is an add on piece that allows you to mount the gasket onto. In other words you need to get that add on to gasket mount it.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: servo on Thu, 07 November 2019, 05:15:26
This looks really nice! Definitely in
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: excluisve on Thu, 07 November 2019, 06:45:28
I'm still confused about the gasket solution. Is it "top or gasket" like E6.5?

Can you clarify what the middle piece is for?

My understanding of it is that this will be able to mount either top or gasket like the e6.5 but the middle piece is an add on piece that allows you to mount the gasket onto. In other words you need to get that add on to gasket mount it.
Correct.
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Post by: Dakk1d on Thu, 07 November 2019, 08:40:43
Will there be a PC plate? Also, will there be an option to have the brass sandblasted instead of coated?
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Post by: soulventic on Thu, 07 November 2019, 11:35:28
What program did you use to make these renders?

Thanks :)

Nice kb btw
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Post by: tex_live_utility on Thu, 07 November 2019, 12:04:52
I'll probably join this as long as we can get a "boring" aluminum plate in addition to brass and stuff. Or at least publish a plate file so I can make my own.

Also is there any point in getting a different material for the inner spacer, if it's just there to hold up the gasket? Unless you're getting polycarb and want a specific appearance, it would make sense to just get the cheapest option right?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: Popopro on Thu, 07 November 2019, 12:36:14
Will there be a PC plate? Also, will there be an option to have the brass sandblasted instead of coated?

The e6.5 had poly and brass so prob yes for this one as well.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: astronavy on Thu, 07 November 2019, 19:45:21
i’m in
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Post by: kronograf on Thu, 07 November 2019, 21:00:34
Also is there any point in getting a different material for the inner spacer, if it's just there to hold up the gasket? Unless you're getting polycarb and want a specific appearance, it would make sense to just get the cheapest option right?

Acoustics?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: excluisve on Thu, 07 November 2019, 21:37:35
Also is there any point in getting a different material for the inner spacer, if it's just there to hold up the gasket? Unless you're getting polycarb and want a specific appearance, it would make sense to just get the cheapest option right?

I thinks someone may need different on it .vary with each individual

Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: tex_live_utility on Fri, 08 November 2019, 00:11:58
Also is there any point in getting a different material for the inner spacer, if it's just there to hold up the gasket? Unless you're getting polycarb and want a specific appearance, it would make sense to just get the cheapest option right?

Acoustics?
Doesn't make much sense to me if it's just holding up a piece of rubber...
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: A.Belousov on Fri, 08 November 2019, 02:07:32
Hi hi. Can anyone help me to understand how to connect to Exclusive's discord server please? im trying to check Exclusive#8666 invite, but no success with it (mistake or outdated..). Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: victorpre on Fri, 08 November 2019, 03:29:43
Will GB have limited slots?

The PC version will be limited to 50u afaik
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: nulltorious on Fri, 08 November 2019, 04:04:33
Hi hi. Can anyone help me to understand how to connect to Exclusive's discord server please? im trying to check Exclusive#8666 invite, but no success with it (mistake or outdated..). Thanks in advance.

Invite link here: https://discord.gg/sh9ZJBk
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: excluisve on Fri, 08 November 2019, 18:46:32
Groupbuy delay few days .
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: jooobe on Fri, 08 November 2019, 19:06:03
Groupbuy delay few days .
That's fine, broke right now anyway

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: Visionaire on Sat, 09 November 2019, 07:53:00
Great design. Looking forward to the GB!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: truval on Sat, 09 November 2019, 16:52:23
How many units will be available?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: Popopro on Sat, 09 November 2019, 17:05:22
How many units will be available?

Alu is unlimited and pc is limited to 50 units.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: nathey on Sat, 09 November 2019, 21:30:55
Hoping for polycarb backplate :))
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: japancakes on Sat, 09 November 2019, 21:35:47
Got scared for a second. Only want to get this for Polycarb + brass!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: excluisve on Mon, 11 November 2019, 02:48:00
Updated:

Sorry for the delay i have just sort the color voting :

(https://i.imgur.com/vzqwar0.jpg)


Anodized color :Purple/grey/green

Price               : Start at $365

PC case           : 50 units  (we have been try many times cnc on pc case but the problem still there

1. Generally speak PC material was flexible when start cnc the case would be a little warped and hard to control the quality

especially tkl top case .However,when you screw up you  wont see the warpe

2.About the tool marking on the bottom .i get feed back from E6.5 . It just a little case have it .you can see the marking clear

but you cant fee it .pc and alu were same CNC process but when sandblasted the alu case tool marking will be recover but pc

case cant .so we need do the pc bottom slow than alu to  reduce marking appearance .but i cant promise make it perfect

3.For sure we want make the pc case quality better but for now we have limitations, so make sure when you purchase PC case

care about those phenomenon or not . On the contrary,you can go for alu case since options always there .

English not my native language, hope you can understand what i am typing here .

Thanks everyone ,if you have any question pm me or touch me on discord .

Bty,Prototypes were done ,photo will show next two days and group buy approaching .before open groupbuy i will announce here again
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: vi0till on Mon, 11 November 2019, 02:51:54
Updated:

Sorry for the delay i have just sort the color voting :

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/vzqwar0.jpg)



Anodized color :Purple/grey/green

Price               : Start at $365

PC case           : 50 units  (we have been try many times cnc on pc case but the problem still there

1. Generally speak PC material was flexible when start cnc the case would be a little warped and hard to control the quality

especially tkl top case .However,when you screw up you  wont see the warpe

2.About the tool marking on the bottom .i get feed back from E6.5 . It just a little case have it .you can see the marking clear

but you cant fee it .pc and alu were same CNC process but when sandblasted the alu case tool marking will be recover but pc

case cant .so we need do the pc bottom slow than alu to  reduce marking appearance .i cant promise it not show up 100%

3.For sure we want make the pc case quality better but for now we have limitations so make sure when you purchase PC case

see those two points make sure you dont mind those  On the contrary,you can go for alu case since options always there .

English not my native language, hope you can understand what i am typing here .

Thanks everyone ,if you have any question pm me or touch me on discord .

Bty,Prototypes were done ,photo will show next two days and group buy approaching .before open groupbuy i will announce here again

I'm ready.

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: ogp3 on Mon, 11 November 2019, 07:32:52
very excited for this! What is the website where these will be selling?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: eniigma on Mon, 11 November 2019, 11:17:53
very excited for this! What is the website where these will be selling?
exclusive handles his group buys himself iirc

Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: phorx on Mon, 11 November 2019, 11:56:15
I’m really excited that purple made the cut. Thanks so much!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: suparnemo on Mon, 11 November 2019, 14:41:50
Unlimited qty for non-pc?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: vidoardes on Mon, 11 November 2019, 14:46:46
Looks good as always! Does the plate support ISO?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: Popopro on Mon, 11 November 2019, 15:00:36
Unlimited qty for non-pc?

Yea alu will be unlimited
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: Pulstura on Mon, 11 November 2019, 19:54:23
I couldn't fill the form but I'm super interested! Where can I see all the colours provided? Are there renders for them?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: phorx on Tue, 12 November 2019, 07:45:06
I'd like to know what the colour choices for the accent piece in the top-right corner will be, and if we'll have the option of getting multiple of them.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: excluisve on Wed, 13 November 2019, 01:06:51
Color updated :

Case

Purple/grey/green  E-white /E-black/E-pink

Plate

green /E-white /E-black/E-pink/E-yellow/sand brass (e-clear)/Ti/pc

top accent

green /E-white /E-black/E-pink/E-yellow/sand brass (e-clear)/pvd silver/pc/light blue

Side weight

green /E-white /E-black/E-pink/E-yellow/sand brass (e-clear)


Full brass verison  (10 units) $888


top and bottom case :sandblasted (e-clear)  brass do e white or e black  pc

plate :                       sandblasted (e-clear)  brass do e white or e black  pc

top accent:                pvd silver/pvd black /black/white   

side weight :              pvd silver/pvd black /black/white 

FE orders will get a extra brass sand weight for free (it will design for 3rd  Anniversary)

PCB : Black with gold trace  .we will reserve RGB  LED you can solder it yourself

hotswap pcb layout

https://i.imgur.com/65o03dM.png (https://i.imgur.com/65o03dM.png)


Gasket mount need buy the inner middle  ,default kit was top mount




       



 
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: excluisve on Wed, 13 November 2019, 03:59:16
Pictures will post next two days and then group buy will come closely

ready to go  :thumb:
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: jacky on Wed, 13 November 2019, 05:51:05
Excited !! E whie +E pink match my Bento  :D

anyone have same combo ?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Quick vote for case color )
Post by: aslanxdeft on Wed, 13 November 2019, 06:24:20
Color updated :

Case

Purple/grey/green  E-white /E-black/E-pink

Plate

green /E-white /E-black/E-pink/E-yellow/sand brass (e-clear)/Ti/pc

top accent

green /E-white /E-black/E-pink/E-yellow/sand brass (e-clear)/pvd silver/pc/light blue

Side weight

green /E-white /E-black/E-pink/E-yellow/sand brass (e-clear)


Full brass verison  (10 units) $888


top and bottom case :sandblasted (e-clear)  brass do e white or e black  pc

plate :                       sandblasted (e-clear)  brass do e white or e black  pc

top accent:                pvd silver/pvd black /black/white   

side weight :              pvd silver/pvd black /black/white 

FE orders will get a extra brass sand weight for free (it will design for 3rd  Anniversary)

PCB : Black with gold trace  .we will reserve RGB  LED you can solder it yourself

hotswap pcb layout

https://i.imgur.com/65o03dM.png (https://i.imgur.com/65o03dM.png)


Gasket mount need buy the inner middle  ,default kit was top mount




       
No split backspace?  :-[
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: Critical_Thinker_ on Wed, 13 November 2019, 08:15:20
Can we see a rending of that black and white version?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: Popopro on Wed, 13 November 2019, 08:25:42
Any chance to consider red top accent?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: cicatriz on Wed, 13 November 2019, 08:45:30
What is the top accent and side weight? Is that the bit on the top right?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: 8six753o9 on Wed, 13 November 2019, 09:01:20

No split backspace?


You need to get the soldered version of the PCB if you want split backspace.  Hotswap layout only has 2u backspace.


What is the top accent and side weight? Is that the bit on the top right?


Top accent is the top right piece in this picture that is white:
(https://i.imgur.com/KPCcLaC.jpg)


Side weight is the the weight that goes in the back:
(https://i.imgur.com/WOyjiGX.jpg)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: Honey on Wed, 13 November 2019, 10:16:05
Is it possible to buy more than one accent piece?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: phorx on Wed, 13 November 2019, 10:22:50
Too bad PVD silver isn't an option for the plates and weights on the regular edition.  I think with purple or green ano it would have looked really good.  Especially with the PVD silver accent piece.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: Stan137 on Wed, 13 November 2019, 11:28:00
Any ETA on the GB?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: jooobe on Wed, 13 November 2019, 12:12:41
Any ETA on the GB?
He literally made a post 11hr ago saying more renders and date are coming. Use China time to your time, he's probably sleeping right now

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: nathanchere on Wed, 13 November 2019, 12:38:20
Any ETA on the GB?
He literally made a post 11hr ago saying more renders and date are coming. Use China time to your time, he's probably sleeping right now

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So... any ETA?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: jooobe on Wed, 13 November 2019, 12:45:12
Any ETA on the GB?
He literally made a post 11hr ago saying more renders and date are coming. Use China time to your time, he's probably sleeping right now

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So... any ETA?
Ya

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: Mekuno on Wed, 13 November 2019, 12:48:37
Any ETA on the GB?
He literally made a post 11hr ago saying more renders and date are coming. Use China time to your time, he's probably sleeping right now

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So... any ETA?
Ya

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Yes
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: jooobe on Wed, 13 November 2019, 12:54:43
Any ETA on the GB?
He literally made a post 11hr ago saying more renders and date are coming. Use China time to your time, he's probably sleeping right now

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So... any ETA?
Ya

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Yes
For sure

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: A.Belousov on Thu, 14 November 2019, 05:52:32
Guys, as I understand I will have to solder LEDs by myself, but does hot swappable PCB also allow LEDs or
i will need to get solderable PCB to have ability to use LEDs? sorry for my english, not native..
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: excluisve on Thu, 14 November 2019, 06:49:53
Guys, as I understand I will have to solder LEDs by myself, but does hot swappable PCB also allow LEDs or
i will need to get solderable PCB to have ability to use LEDs? sorry for my english, not native..

Solder pcb you need solder switch led by youself ,hotswap pcb dont need since it already have switch led (white color )
two kind of pcb were qmk
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: kawaiicheung on Thu, 14 November 2019, 07:33:39
jiajia niubi :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: JSaintS on Thu, 14 November 2019, 08:58:08
Any indication on pricing for the regular version?

Also, any ETA for the GB?  :p
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: olsen34 on Thu, 14 November 2019, 09:16:04
Any indication on pricing for the regular version?

Also, any ETA for the GB?  :p

Updated:

Sorry for the delay i have just sort the color voting :

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/vzqwar0.jpg)



Anodized color :Purple/grey/green

Price               : Start at $365

PC case           : 50 units  (we have been try many times cnc on pc case but the problem still there

1. Generally speak PC material was flexible when start cnc the case would be a little warped and hard to control the quality

especially tkl top case .However,when you screw up you  wont see the warpe

2.About the tool marking on the bottom .i get feed back from E6.5 . It just a little case have it .you can see the marking clear

but you cant fee it .pc and alu were same CNC process but when sandblasted the alu case tool marking will be recover but pc

case cant .so we need do the pc bottom slow than alu to  reduce marking appearance .but i cant promise make it perfect

3.For sure we want make the pc case quality better but for now we have limitations, so make sure when you purchase PC case

care about those phenomenon or not . On the contrary,you can go for alu case since options always there .

English not my native language, hope you can understand what i am typing here .

Thanks everyone ,if you have any question pm me or touch me on discord .

Bty,Prototypes were done ,photo will show next two days and group buy approaching .before open groupbuy i will announce here again

Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: JSaintS on Thu, 14 November 2019, 09:26:01
Any indication on pricing for the regular version?

Also, any ETA for the GB?  :p

Updated:

Sorry for the delay i have just sort the color voting :

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/vzqwar0.jpg)



Anodized color :Purple/grey/green

Price               : Start at $365

PC case           : 50 units  (we have been try many times cnc on pc case but the problem still there

1. Generally speak PC material was flexible when start cnc the case would be a little warped and hard to control the quality

especially tkl top case .However,when you screw up you  wont see the warpe

2.About the tool marking on the bottom .i get feed back from E6.5 . It just a little case have it .you can see the marking clear

but you cant fee it .pc and alu were same CNC process but when sandblasted the alu case tool marking will be recover but pc

case cant .so we need do the pc bottom slow than alu to  reduce marking appearance .but i cant promise make it perfect

3.For sure we want make the pc case quality better but for now we have limitations, so make sure when you purchase PC case

care about those phenomenon or not . On the contrary,you can go for alu case since options always there .

English not my native language, hope you can understand what i am typing here .

Thanks everyone ,if you have any question pm me or touch me on discord .

Bty,Prototypes were done ,photo will show next two days and group buy approaching .before open groupbuy i will announce here again


Ooof, sorry for that ! I check his latest update and saw the price for the full brass but nothing on the other and found that odd!

Edit: also, the ETA question was a joke in line with the previous posts asking for the ETA - I guess it didn't sound like one considering I asked for the price which had been disclosed earlier... ^^'
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: aodaliya1234 on Thu, 14 November 2019, 12:48:19
Guys for the plate one of the options is sand brass eclear, is it ok if some vetrans can explain what that is? Is it just a brass plate? Also, what material plate will the coloured options be made out of?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: jooobe on Thu, 14 November 2019, 12:49:49
Guys for the plate one of the options is sand brass eclear, is it ok if some vetrans can explain what that is? Is it just a brass plate? Also, what material plate will the coloured options be made out of?


Brass plate with clear coat, and probably anodized alu

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: aodaliya1234 on Thu, 14 November 2019, 17:44:19
Guys for the plate one of the options is sand brass eclear, is it ok if some vetrans can explain what that is? Is it just a brass plate? Also, what material plate will the coloured options be made out of?


Brass plate with clear coat, and probably anodized alu

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G
Tytytyttytytytytytytytytytytyty
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: aodaliya1234 on Thu, 14 November 2019, 18:54:05
Sorry just a few more questions (a bit new to the keyboard scene):

Should I be worried about getting a brass plate and it oxidising in my keyboard after I build it?

How would the ti (titanium?) plate sound and feel?

Does the hotswappable PCB cost extra then the solder PCB?

Tyty
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: Sic_Alpha on Thu, 14 November 2019, 19:06:53
Should I be worried about getting a brass plate and it oxidising in my keyboard after I build it?

Brass plate should come PVD coated, oxidizing won’t be a concern.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: jacky on Thu, 14 November 2019, 21:04:02
Should I be worried about getting a brass plate and it oxidising in my keyboard after I build it?

Brass plate should come PVD coated, oxidizing won’t be a concern.
Now it seems get e clear not pvd coated .
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 14 November 2019, 21:20:29
Should I be worried about getting a brass plate and it oxidising in my keyboard after I build it?

Brass plate should come PVD coated, oxidizing won’t be a concern.
Now it seems get e clear not pvd coated .

regardless, oxidization shouldn't be an issue

i can link the pics of my alice plate again if you don't wanna believe me on the importance of a real coating on the plate
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: aodaliya1234 on Fri, 15 November 2019, 11:06:55
Should I be worried about getting a brass plate and it oxidising in my keyboard after I build it?

Brass plate should come PVD coated, oxidizing won’t be a concern.
Now it seems get e clear not pvd coated .

regardless, oxidization shouldn't be an issue

i can link the pics of my alice plate again if you don't wanna believe me on the importance of a real coating on the plate

Na that's ok, I'll weigh the risks myself i guess. Would going for a pc plate change the acoustic by a lot tho?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: bball2 on Fri, 15 November 2019, 11:34:18
With how awesome the E6.5 group buy went and the price for this one, I'm definitely in!!!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: synmuffin on Fri, 15 November 2019, 14:39:41
Will there be a polycarbonate version?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: d00deitsnik on Fri, 15 November 2019, 15:19:58
Will there be a polycarbonate version?
They mentioned a PC version but also commented about potential difficulties due to bending or something during production
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: 8six753o9 on Fri, 15 November 2019, 15:20:54
Will there be a polycarbonate version?
Yes that's the PC kit.  It will be limited to 50 and it's FCFS (first come first server).
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: Heiser on Fri, 15 November 2019, 16:30:27
Excited !! E whie +E pink match my Bento  :D

anyone have same combo ?

same!!! e-white top and e-pink bottom?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 15 November 2019, 17:10:35
Should I be worried about getting a brass plate and it oxidising in my keyboard after I build it?

Brass plate should come PVD coated, oxidizing won’t be a concern.
Now it seems get e clear not pvd coated .

regardless, oxidization shouldn't be an issue

i can link the pics of my alice plate again if you don't wanna believe me on the importance of a real coating on the plate

Na that's ok, I'll weigh the risks myself i guess. Would going for a pc plate change the acoustic by a lot tho?

a little yeah but if you want the brass sound, get brass

tbh i think CF has the best sound and it sounds sort of like PC so do whatever you want basically
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: aodaliya1234 on Fri, 15 November 2019, 22:25:21
Should I be worried about getting a brass plate and it oxidising in my keyboard after I build it?

Brass plate should come PVD coated, oxidizing won’t be a concern.
Now it seems get e clear not pvd coated .

regardless, oxidization shouldn't be an issue

i can link the pics of my alice plate again if you don't wanna believe me on the importance of a real coating on the plate

Na that's ok, I'll weigh the risks myself i guess. Would going for a pc plate change the acoustic by a lot tho?

a little yeah but if you want the brass sound, get brass

tbh i think CF has the best sound and it sounds sort of like PC so do whatever you want basically

The brass sound? Have you heard taeha types build the zephyr? I'm trying to go for that sound, regardless of the keycaps and switches, what material would produce that sound? Is that the brass sound?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: hyppialonso on Sat, 16 November 2019, 00:10:09
could we have a color sample?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: Visionaire on Sat, 16 November 2019, 07:30:38
Protos are being made.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: asianfork on Sat, 16 November 2019, 11:08:54
Very nice, can't wait for GB!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: hyppialonso on Sun, 17 November 2019, 00:47:31
Protos are being made.
OOPS, I just found it, sorry
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: excluisve on Sun, 17 November 2019, 07:43:41
Just get some photos already updated on home pages

more photos will add on tmr


(https://i.imgur.com/GnF1BV4.jpg)

https://imgur.com/a/iHrFC6W (https://imgur.com/a/iHrFC6W)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Group buy will open in next few days )
Post by: SolidCactus on Sun, 17 November 2019, 07:46:07
Looking tasty! Awesome work exclusive! I’m in for sure
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: wukong_bot on Sun, 17 November 2019, 08:30:18
Hey could someone drop an invite to the discord please? Previous links aren't working

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: truval on Sun, 17 November 2019, 09:11:08
Hey could someone drop an invite to the discord please? Previous links aren't working

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Rob27shred on Sun, 17 November 2019, 09:18:48
The protos look sharp E, awesome work as usual!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: wukong_bot on Sun, 17 November 2019, 09:43:02
Hey could someone drop an invite to the discord please? Previous links aren't working

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https://discord.gg/cxGCKd
Thanks
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: aa212121 on Sun, 17 November 2019, 11:04:32
What's the difference between e coating and anodizing. Why do you need e coating after you have anodized the board??
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: iaman on Sun, 17 November 2019, 12:24:36
What's the difference between e coating and anodizing. Why do you need e coating after you have anodized the board??
It’s just a different surface treatment with different color options you can’t get through anodization. An e-coated board isn’t anodized.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: jooobe on Sun, 17 November 2019, 15:14:01
What's the difference between e coating and anodizing. Why do you need e coating after you have anodized the board??
Google is your friend, those techniques aren't specific to keyboards

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: lovelovelovely on Sun, 17 November 2019, 18:15:59
In for  e white +pink accent/light blue  :D

cant wait !
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Visionaire on Sun, 17 November 2019, 21:56:17
This guide should point out the color options you can choose from. I'll update the image if there's something incorrect


(https://i.imgur.com/GYevq6C.png)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: jooobe on Sun, 17 November 2019, 22:28:26
I'm thinking Green top and bottom, e-black accent, weight, gasket, and poly(or e-white) plate? What do y'all think?

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: phorx on Sun, 17 November 2019, 22:30:06
No chance for a PVD silver weight with aluminum?  Too bad since PVD silver is available on the accent piece.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Solotov on Sun, 17 November 2019, 22:58:12
Is there a picture or a render of how the white or black inner middle looks inside the PC board?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Tekniqs on Mon, 18 November 2019, 02:31:25
black case with pink weight/accent/plate
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: excluisve on Mon, 18 November 2019, 09:14:32
More photos :

take by my another friend.


(https://i.imgur.com/ds0tuyg.jpg)

https://imgur.com/a/Q17GLxg (https://imgur.com/a/Q17GLxg)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Robosculpts on Mon, 18 November 2019, 09:22:16
Yo, that purple board looks awesome. Kinda want to see what Skeletor looks like on that.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: hiko13 on Mon, 18 November 2019, 09:30:27
Wow, that purple is sharp. See how that looks with Unit 01.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: excluisve on Mon, 18 November 2019, 09:38:00
Groupbuy really

Soon™️ :D
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: SolidCactus on Mon, 18 November 2019, 09:58:09
The purple looks incredible! Very excited for the group buy!

Any idea on timings (other than SoonTM) as I want to make sure I'm available?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Robosculpts on Mon, 18 November 2019, 10:02:20
Wow, that purple is sharp. See how that looks with Unit 01.

The alternate alphas would look ace on that purple board!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: _nowai on Mon, 18 November 2019, 12:21:18
Hi,

how does Titanium and Brass differ in feel? I love the sturdiness of steel plates and hate the sound and feel of aluminum plates.
Can the inner middle be seen from the outside? How does a Gasket change the keyboard?
Is ISO supported?

Sorry for the basic questions. I've been out of the loop for quite some time.  :-[

Cheers!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: cicatriz on Mon, 18 November 2019, 12:51:41
Does the PCB support RGB?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Critical_Thinker_ on Mon, 18 November 2019, 13:19:06
Pic's of the profile, back, and base?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Visionaire on Mon, 18 November 2019, 15:00:57
Does the PCB support RGB?

PCB will not come with RGB LEDs soldered on (since you won't be able to see them for non-PC cases), but will be provided if you want to add them.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Visionaire on Mon, 18 November 2019, 15:02:10
Pic's of the profile, back, and base?

(https://i.imgur.com/xdPZIy4.jpg)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: breckstar on Mon, 18 November 2019, 18:39:33
Hi,

1. how does Titanium and Brass differ in feel? I love the sturdiness of steel plates and hate the sound and feel of aluminum plates.
2. Can the inner middle be seen from the outside? How does a Gasket change the keyboard?
3. Is ISO supported?

Sorry for the basic questions. I've been out of the loop for quite some time.  :-[

Cheers!
Most of if not all your questions can be searched for in the OP or googled.

1. Titanium and Brass will most likely feel like steel. Titanium will be lighter but both will flex very little. I've never typed on titanium plate, but brass and steel feel the same imo, especially when they are like >1mm thickness.
2. On PC, yes. Aluminum or brass, no. Gasket changes the way the plate interfaces with the board. Should allow for more plate to case flex which will translate to your typing being more flexible/bouncy. It can also translate to different sound since the vibration can be absorbed through the gasket instead of directly translated from the plate to the case.
3. Yes, it is in the OP.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 18 November 2019, 19:43:50
Wow this IC is coming along very well. I love how customizable this whole thing is. I'll be watching more closely from here on -- can't afford to miss this one :)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: A57RO on Mon, 18 November 2019, 22:51:10
I’m new here and to all the custom keyboard stuff, I’m really looking forward to this being my first one it looks incredible.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Robosculpts on Mon, 18 November 2019, 22:58:49
I notice on the color combo chart it says inner middle gasket. What part is that on your exploded view on page 1? And is it visible when the board is assembled?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: excluisve on Mon, 18 November 2019, 23:21:24
This time we do not charge extra for E color !

Upgrading
TI plate + 55
brass plate (sand) +$35
Brass side weight (sand)+$40
Brass accent (sand )+$15
Brass accent (pvd silver)$25
Get alu inner middle (black or white )+45  for gasket mount

Extra
Pcb : $48
Alu /pc plate $38
Brass plate (sand) $55
Alu accent :$15
Brass accent(sand):$20
Brass accent(pvd silver):$30
Brass side weight(sand) :$58

No extra inner middle ,no extra ti plate

Extra accents max 3

Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: excluisve on Mon, 18 November 2019, 23:22:15
I notice on the color combo chart it says inner middle gasket. What part is that on your exploded view on page 1? And is it visible when the board is assembled?
It was inside ,you cant see it
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: hieughost on Tue, 19 November 2019, 00:40:48
Definitely in for E-white + Pink accent!

//I know it's OT but any chance of an E7 groupbuy coming back any time soon? It's my favorite layout but missed the GB last time
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Solotov on Tue, 19 November 2019, 01:26:10
This time we do not charge extra for E color !

Upgrading
TI plate + 55
brass plate (sand) +$35
Brass side weight (sand)+$40
Brass accent (sand )+$15
Brass accent (pvd silver)$25
Get alu inner middle (black or white )+45  for gasket mount

Extra
Pcb : $48
Alu /pc plate $38
Brass plate (sand) $55
Alu accent :$15
Brass accent(sand):$20
Brass accent(pvd silver):$30
Brass side weight(sand) :$58

No extra inner middle ,no extra ti plate

Extra accents max 3


Had been pulling my hair out when trying to figure which options to go for. But, now it's much easier since I can just get extras accent/weight  :thumb:
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: jooobe on Tue, 19 November 2019, 06:52:30
More photos :

take by my another friend.


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/ds0tuyg.jpg)


https://imgur.com/a/Q17GLxg (https://imgur.com/a/Q17GLxg)
Is that green or gray in this album?

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Prelim on Tue, 19 November 2019, 07:02:17
any typing sound test available?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: iaman on Tue, 19 November 2019, 07:25:18
More photos :

take by my another friend.


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/ds0tuyg.jpg)


https://imgur.com/a/Q17GLxg (https://imgur.com/a/Q17GLxg)
Is that green or gray in this album?

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It’s grey, with a green corner accent (this was discussed a lot in the Discord)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: NitPik on Tue, 19 November 2019, 07:32:12
definitely in for green dependent on when this is going to launch. i just had a brief look through the thread but is there an expected start date on the gb yet?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: hiko13 on Tue, 19 November 2019, 07:52:52
Is the side weight visible when assembled?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: excluisve on Tue, 19 November 2019, 10:22:32
Last updated on pro :


(https://i.imgur.com/MDQIzL6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/15kxDtD.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0NVaSP9.jpg)

https://imgur.com/a/F7tYgHf (https://imgur.com/a/F7tYgHf)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Visionaire on Tue, 19 November 2019, 10:39:20
Is the side weight visible when assembled?

Yes, it is the triangle weight on the back.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: clik_clak on Tue, 19 November 2019, 10:44:48
Anyone got a link to the discord again? Tried a couple in here and they were invalid.

Thanks!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: ywcsam on Tue, 19 November 2019, 11:03:00
Just curious, would the Brass and Aluminum version look the same after getting the same surface treatment?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Visionaire on Tue, 19 November 2019, 11:32:24
Anyone got a link to the discord again? Tried a couple in here and they were invalid.

Thanks!

https://discord.gg/HhYRaJe
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: clik_clak on Tue, 19 November 2019, 11:33:40
Anyone got a link to the discord again? Tried a couple in here and they were invalid.

Thanks!

https://discord.gg/HhYRaJe

Thank you!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Nothatso on Tue, 19 November 2019, 11:40:13
I'm a bit sad there doesn't seem to be a PVD silver weight being offered for the alu version. Love the look of the black with a silver accent.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: wholypantalones on Tue, 19 November 2019, 12:43:08
I'm a bit sad there doesn't seem to be a PVD silver weight being offered for the alu version. Love the look of the black with a silver accent.

Same, really wanted a silver weight and matching corner accent.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Popopro on Tue, 19 November 2019, 12:59:07
I'm a bit sad there doesn't seem to be a PVD silver weight being offered for the alu version. Love the look of the black with a silver accent.

Same, really wanted a silver weight and matching corner accent.

It actually should be available for the alu version now if you check visionaire's chart thing.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Nothatso on Tue, 19 November 2019, 15:06:07
I'm a bit sad there doesn't seem to be a PVD silver weight being offered for the alu version. Love the look of the black with a silver accent.

Same, really wanted a silver weight and matching corner accent.

It actually should be available for the alu version now if you check visionaire's chart thing.

Maybe I'm blind, but where are you seeing this? The only chart I see (both here and on discord) only seems to show PVD silver accent for the alu version, but not a PVD silver weight. The PVD silver weight only seems to be available for the full brass version of the case.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: flippanteer on Tue, 19 November 2019, 15:09:31
Yeah it's only available for the Full brass version
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: wholypantalones on Tue, 19 November 2019, 15:44:25
I'm a bit sad there doesn't seem to be a PVD silver weight being offered for the alu version. Love the look of the black with a silver accent.

Same, really wanted a silver weight and matching corner accent.

It actually should be available for the alu version now if you check visionaire's chart thing.

(https://imgur.com/CLhdbJM.jpg)

Only available in full brass tho.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Popopro on Tue, 19 November 2019, 15:44:35
I'm a bit sad there doesn't seem to be a PVD silver weight being offered for the alu version. Love the look of the black with a silver accent.

Same, really wanted a silver weight and matching corner accent.


It actually should be available for the alu version now if you check visionaire's chart thing.

Maybe I'm blind, but where are you seeing this? The only chart I see (both here and on discord) only seems to show PVD silver accent for the alu version, but not a PVD silver weight. The PVD silver weight only seems to be available for the full brass version of the case.

Ah my bad, my eyes somehow couldn't align the chart points properly somehow.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: wholypantalones on Tue, 19 November 2019, 15:52:56
I'm a bit sad there doesn't seem to be a PVD silver weight being offered for the alu version. Love the look of the black with a silver accent.

Same, really wanted a silver weight and matching corner accent.


It actually should be available for the alu version now if you check visionaire's chart thing.

Maybe I'm blind, but where are you seeing this? The only chart I see (both here and on discord) only seems to show PVD silver accent for the alu version, but not a PVD silver weight. The PVD silver weight only seems to be available for the full brass version of the case.

Ah my bad, my eyes somehow couldn't align the chart points properly somehow.

No worries, I've been told the quality of the silver pvd is questionable so having hundreds to qc isn't going to happen apperently.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: hiko13 on Tue, 19 November 2019, 16:20:18
Yes, it is the triangle weight on the back.

Oh! That's what that is. I am super new to all this. Thanks!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: phorx on Tue, 19 November 2019, 17:06:41
I'm a bit sad there doesn't seem to be a PVD silver weight being offered for the alu version. Love the look of the black with a silver accent.

Same, really wanted a silver weight and matching corner accent.

Me too, would have been amazing with purple.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: excluisve on Wed, 20 November 2019, 07:37:59
Groupbuy launch time :

                                   FE Raffle   22th, 11:00am EST

                                   PC FCFS    23th, 11:00am EST

                                   Alu            24th, 11:00am run two weeks
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: isaackang7 on Wed, 20 November 2019, 07:43:53
Groupbuy launch time :

                                   FE Raffle   22th, 11:00am EST

                                   PC FCFS    23th, 11:00am EST

                                   Alu            24th, 11:00am run two weeks


Excited! Hope I am lucky with the raffle^^


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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Critical_Thinker_ on Wed, 20 November 2019, 08:20:33
This guide should point out the color options you can choose from. I'll update the image if there's something incorrect

  • You can swap top and bottom colors in the same order, so long as they're both aluminum
  • The middle gasket part is optional (costs more $$) and only comes in aluminum e-white or e-black
  • The founder's edition has a e-white and e-black treatment to the bras you can choose from as well
  • You cannot mix PC top / bottom with an aluminum or brass top or bottom

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/GYevq6C.png)





This time we do not charge extra for E color !

Upgrading
TI plate + 55
brass plate (sand) +$35
Brass side weight (sand)+$40
Brass accent (sand )+$15
Brass accent (pvd silver)$25
Get alu inner middle (black or white )+45  for gasket mount

Extra
Pcb : $48
Alu /pc plate $38
Brass plate (sand) $55
Alu accent :$15
Brass accent(sand):$20
Brass accent(pvd silver):$30
Brass side weight(sand) :$58

No extra inner middle ,no extra ti plate

Extra accents max 3


Had been pulling my hair out when trying to figure which options to go for. But, now it's much easier since I can just get extras accent/weight  :thumb:

Thought I would combined some of the info.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Visionaire on Wed, 20 November 2019, 08:32:53
Current timelines for the releases.

(https://i.imgur.com/tSXuEpv.jpg)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: SolidCactus on Wed, 20 November 2019, 10:40:52
Groupbuy launch time :

                                   FE Raffle   22th, 11:00am EST

                                   PC FCFS    23th, 11:00am EST

                                   Alu            24th, 11:00am run two weeks


Awesome! Let’s go! Best of luck to all
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: cicatriz on Wed, 20 November 2019, 11:54:22
What's the estimated run time till shipping? ~3-4 months?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: pears on Wed, 20 November 2019, 11:57:51
Where will the gb happen? Is there a gb page setup?

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Visionaire on Wed, 20 November 2019, 12:00:20
Where will the gb happen? Is there a gb page setup?

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GB will be executed via Google forms. Link to the form will be provided shortly before window opening.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: pears on Wed, 20 November 2019, 12:01:09
Where will the gb happen? Is there a gb page setup?

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GB will be executed via Google forms. Link to the form will be provided shortly before window opening.
Thank you :)

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: orim23 on Thu, 21 November 2019, 04:35:55
hm, thought I could get it in E-Yellow. doesnt look like that now.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: Aredus on Thu, 21 November 2019, 05:33:24
Am I too late to join the raffle?

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Prototypes pictures come )
Post by: excluisve on Thu, 21 November 2019, 07:22:34
Am I too late to join the raffle?

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Groupbuy not open yet

check  the up floor
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: excluisve on Thu, 21 November 2019, 10:40:40
https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/est (https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zones/est)

check this website ,i will use this one to open form in time tmr
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: delrn on Thu, 21 November 2019, 10:47:08
Sorry if I missed some of the info, but I have a few questions regarding the Polycarbonate version.

1. What exactly will be included in the standard 'configuration' with no upgrades? (in regards to weight, accent and plate)      I'm assuming alu plate+alu accent+alu weight?
2. How is the sale going to happen exactly? Google form for the keyboard first and another form for extras and upgrades afterwards if you got a keyboard?
3. Any experience with customs to europe?

Thanks!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: Robosculpts on Thu, 21 November 2019, 11:44:41
Is there a shot of the pcb somewhere?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: Visionaire on Thu, 21 November 2019, 11:51:45
Sorry if I missed some of the info, but I have a few questions regarding the Polycarbonate version.

1. What exactly will be included in the standard 'configuration' with no upgrades? (in regards to weight, accent and plate)      I'm assuming alu plate+alu accent+alu weight?
2. How is the sale going to happen exactly? Google form for the keyboard first and another form for extras and upgrades afterwards if you got a keyboard?
3. Any experience with customs to europe?

Thanks!

Standard configuration:

- Case: PC top and bottom
- Plate: Your choice of PC or Alu at no extra charge (up charge for Titanium or Brass)
- Accent: Your choice of PC or Alu at no extra charge (up charge for PVD silver or Brass)
- Weight: Your choice of Alu (up charge for brass)

Extra purchase: Aluminium Gasket ring inside the case for the rubber gasket to sit onto

Make sense?

How is the sale going to happen exactly?

For PC:

- Prior to opening, a Google form link will be shared via GH and Discord
- Form opens at 11/23 at 11am EST
- Form will be a single field (your GH name or discord name)
- Will collect first 60 people who submit the form
- Those people will be given a longer Google form with all of the options to choose from
- First 50 people on the list will receive PayPal invoices
- PayPal payments due by 11/30
- Anyone who doesn't complete payment by 11/30 will be passed up and invoices will be sent to the next person on the list beyond 50 (51, 52, 53, etc)

Europe

Yes, E has shipped prior buys to Europe
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: delrn on Thu, 21 November 2019, 12:07:34
Sorry if I missed some of the info, but I have a few questions regarding the Polycarbonate version.

1. What exactly will be included in the standard 'configuration' with no upgrades? (in regards to weight, accent and plate)      I'm assuming alu plate+alu accent+alu weight?
2. How is the sale going to happen exactly? Google form for the keyboard first and another form for extras and upgrades afterwards if you got a keyboard?
3. Any experience with customs to europe?

Thanks!

Standard configuration:

- Case: PC top and bottom
- Plate: Your choice of PC or Alu at no extra charge (up charge for Titanium or Brass)
- Accent: Your choice of PC or Alu at no extra charge (up charge for PVD silver or Brass)
- Weight: Your choice of Alu (up charge for brass)

Extra purchase: Aluminium Gasket ring inside the case for the rubber gasket to sit onto

Make sense?

How is the sale going to happen exactly?

For PC:

- Prior to opening, a Google form link will be shared via GH and Discord
- Form opens at 11/23 at 11am EST
- Form will be a single field (your GH name or discord name)
- Will collect first 60 people who submit the form
- Those people will be given a longer Google form with all of the options to choose from
- First 50 people on the list will receive PayPal invoices
- PayPal payments due by 11/30
- Anyone who doesn't complete payment by 11/30 will be passed up and invoices will be sent to the next person on the list beyond 50 (51, 52, 53, etc)

Europe

Yes, E has shipped prior buys to Europe

Thanks a ton, that's all the info I needed!

Regarding question 3 though, I was trying to ask how likely it is for it to pass customs. I know some chinese couriers like JCEX/4PX get around import taxes etc. somehow, so I was trying to see if there was any info on that from previous GBs. :)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: Aredus on Thu, 21 November 2019, 12:11:25
Anyone got an invite to his discord? Seems like the ones posted have expired.

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: Visionaire on Thu, 21 November 2019, 12:16:27
https://discord.gg/6UpDm6d
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: Visionaire on Thu, 21 November 2019, 12:19:37
So, I'll let Exclusive edit this and put it in the original post, but it looks like this is what he's going to do in terms of process for the stages of the GB:

(https://i.imgur.com/tSXuEpv.jpg)

FE Edition - Raffle
+ A Google Forms link will be provided via GH and Discord prior to opening
+ Form will open and start collecting responses at 11:00 am EST on 11/22 (form will contain all options for the order)
+ Responses will be collected for 22 hours until 9:00am EST on 11/23
+ (10) Winners will be drawn and announced by 10:00am EST on 11/23
+ Forms can be edited for 3 days through 11/25
+ Invoices will be generated and sent out via PayPal on 11/26
+ Payments will be due by 11/27
+ If payments are not received in time, another winner will be redrawn from the pool

PC Edition - First Come, First Serve
+  Prior to opening, a Google form link will be shared via GH and Discord
+ Form will be a single field and submit = your GH or discord name
+ Form will activate at 11:00am EST on 11/23
+ The first 60 people who submit the form will be collected
+ Those people will then be given a longer Google form to complete all choices for their order
+ Those choices can be edited for three days until 11/26
+ PayPal invoices will be generated for the first 50 people in the list between 11/27 - 11/28
+ Payment for invoices will be due by 11/30
+ Any user who does not pay their invoice by 11/30 will be passed up and invoices will be generated for the next person in line (#51, 52, 53, etc)


Aluminum Edition - Unlimited
+  Prior to opening, a Google form link will be shared via GH and Discord
+ Form will contain all options for the order
+ Form will open and start collecting responses at 11:00 am EST on 11/24
+ GB will be open for 2 weeks through 12/6
+ Submitted responses will be available for editing options for 5 days and close on 12/11
+ PayPay invoices will be generated and sent out between 12/13 - 12/16
+ Payment for invoices will be due by 12/19
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: excluisve on Thu, 21 November 2019, 12:34:23
So, I'll let Exclusive edit this and put it in the original post, but it looks like this is what we're going to do in terms of process for the stages of the GB:

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/tSXuEpv.jpg)


FE Edition - Raffle
+ A Google Forms link will be provided via GH and Discord prior to opening
+ Form will open and start collecting responses at 11:00 am EST on 11/22 (form will contain all options for the order)
+ Responses will be collected for 22 hours until 9:00am EST on 11/23
+ (10) Winners will be drawn and announced by 10:00am EST on 11/23
+ Forms can be edited for 3 days through 11/25
+ Invoices will be generated and sent out via PayPal on 11/26
+ Payments will be due by 11/27
+ If payments are not received in time, another winner will be redrawn from the pool

PC Edition - First Come, First Serve
+  Prior to opening, a Google form link will be shared via GH and Discord
+ Form will be a single field and submit = your GH or discord name
+ Form will activate at 11:00am EST on 11/23
+ The first 60 people who submit the form will be collected
+ Those people will then be given a longer Google form to complete all choices for their order
+ Those choices can be edited for three days until 11/26
+ PayPal invoices will be generated for the first 50 people in the list between 11/27 - 11/28
+ Payment for invoices will be due by 11/30
+ Any user who does not pay their invoice by 11/30 will be passed up and invoices will be generated for the next person in line (#51, 52, 53, etc)


Aluminum Edition - Unlimited
+  Prior to opening, a Google form link will be shared via GH and Discord
+ Form will contain all options for the order
+ Form will open and start collecting responses at 11:00 am EST on 11/24
+ GB will be open for 2 weeks through 12/6
+ Submitted responses will be available for editing options for 5 days and close on 12/11
+ PayPay invoices will be generated and sent out between 12/13 - 12/16
+ Payment for invoices will be due by 12/19

Cool,those info will be add in groupbuy thread tmr
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: CJackson19 on Thu, 21 November 2019, 12:46:17
Are there any renders where the Inner Middle Gasket is show other than the expanded parts image? You will be able to see the Inner Middle Gasket from the outside of the board correct? Thanks! Can't wait for this GB!
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: cicatriz on Thu, 21 November 2019, 12:57:24
1. Generally speak PC material was flexible when start cnc the case would be a little warped and hard to control the quality

especially tkl top case .However,when you screw up you  wont see the warpe

2.About the tool marking on the bottom .i get feed back from E6.5 . It just a little case have it .you can see the marking clear

but you cant fee it .pc and alu were same CNC process but when sandblasted the alu case tool marking will be recover but pc

case cant .so we need do the pc bottom slow than alu to  reduce marking appearance .but i cant promise make it perfect

3.For sure we want make the pc case quality better but for now we have limitations, so make sure when you purchase PC case

care about those phenomenon or not


Would it be possible to get a few example pictures of the kind of markings that will be visible? Even if its not the same keyboard, just so I can visualize the marking appearance.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: excluisve on Thu, 21 November 2019, 12:57:48
Are there any renders where the Inner Middle Gasket is show other than the expanded parts image? You will be able to see the Inner Middle Gasket from the outside of the board correct? Thanks! Can't wait for this GB!
Sorry,there was no render for it

the inner middle you cant see it outside
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: excluisve on Thu, 21 November 2019, 13:04:16
1. Generally speak PC material was flexible when start cnc the case would be a little warped and hard to control the quality

especially tkl top case .However,when you screw up you  wont see the warpe

2.About the tool marking on the bottom .i get feed back from E6.5 . It just a little case have it .you can see the marking clear

but you cant fee it .pc and alu were same CNC process but when sandblasted the alu case tool marking will be recover but pc

case cant .so we need do the pc bottom slow than alu to  reduce marking appearance .but i cant promise make it perfect

3.For sure we want make the pc case quality better but for now we have limitations, so make sure when you purchase PC case

care about those phenomenon or not


Would it be possible to get a few example pictures of the kind of markings that will be visible? Even if its not the same keyboard, just so I can visualize the marking appearance.
Those marking was show on someone`s 6.5 bottom case ,but on e8.5 bottom there was not appear. since we keep cnc works slowly.
also you can check this pic https://i.imgur.com/sTyxin8.png (https://i.imgur.com/sTyxin8.png)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Thu, 21 November 2019, 17:44:09
Good luck to everyone going for FE tomorrow. Gonna grab a purple on Sunday but have to think of the top accents colors...
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: hiko13 on Thu, 21 November 2019, 18:36:26
Good luck to everyone going for FE tomorrow. Gonna grab a purple on Sunday but have to think of the top accents colors...

Purple looks so awesome. Torn between that or just black w/brass accent to go with Red Samurai.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: Robosculpts on Thu, 21 November 2019, 18:54:05
Good luck to everyone going for FE tomorrow. Gonna grab a purple on Sunday but have to think of the top accents colors...

Purple looks so awesome. Torn between that or just black w/brass accent to go with Red Samurai.

That purple is so legit. If I do end up going for this board, I'm totally getting the purple with a yellow accent to go with Skeletor.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: jooobe on Thu, 21 November 2019, 20:40:23
So win the raffle and pay $888?

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 21 November 2019, 20:51:39
So win the raffle and pay $888?


Plus any extras you want and then eventually shipping for the hunk of metal.
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: nathanchere on Fri, 22 November 2019, 01:03:22
(https://i.imgur.com/74ZTHsf.png)
It seems like a strange oversight to offer split  shifts and stepped caps but not split backspace. Mistake or intentional?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: ksc on Fri, 22 November 2019, 01:40:00
Am I able to grab two boards? Does anyone know? These are too beautiful, want a PC as well ;)
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: Aredus on Fri, 22 November 2019, 01:54:19
Am I able to grab two boards? Does anyone know? These are too beautiful, want a PC as well ;)
Yes, you will be able to order as many as you want but only the alu ones.

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Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: excluisve on Fri, 22 November 2019, 02:34:34
Am I able to grab two boards? Does anyone know? These are too beautiful, want a PC as well ;)
PC one per person ,alu no limited .
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: nathanchere on Fri, 22 November 2019, 07:14:00
GB is imminent...
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: excluisve on Fri, 22 November 2019, 10:00:56
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103520.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103520.0)

Gb thread ,wait approval it ! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: excluisve on Fri, 22 November 2019, 10:22:31
FE was raffle so no matter who filled fast or later .
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: ogp3 on Fri, 22 November 2019, 10:54:26
What is the expected shipping time for this group buy?
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy time launched !)
Post by: excluisve on Fri, 22 November 2019, 11:17:27
Alive
Title: Re: E8.5 - 80% custom keyboard.(Groupbuy open)
Post by: excluisve on Fri, 22 November 2019, 11:24:00
Groupbuy alive:https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103520.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103520.0)