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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: Hamblet on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:25:32

Title: K Mini
Post by: Hamblet on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:25:32
K Mini

http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/4302282


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I got several trial errors. Finally have a bit nice one like this.
It is an early version, just needs "sanding & finishing".
Before long you can see it. Physical one is much better than photo.
-KJY, MJJ-

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Title: K Mini
Post by: MMB on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:28:33
Sell me one, please? :)

Wait a sec... is that THIS pcb?

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=11020d_c.2-2L9C0.0.116&scm=1007.77.0.0&id=17027924016&ad_id=&am_id=&cm_id=&pm_id=
Title: K Mini
Post by: Hamblet on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:30:04
You could have it. With no pain. I promise.
Title: K Mini
Post by: MMB on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:30:57
Quote from: Hamblet;615020
You could have it. With no pain. I promise.

I just want the PCB. Is that available? :D
Title: K Mini
Post by: Djuzuh on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:32:13
Quote from: Hamblet;615020
You could have it. With no pain. I promise.

Even if we don't speak korean, don't follow kbdmania, and don't have a korean friend ? :/

Also, any price?
Title: K Mini
Post by: MMB on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:32:55
Quote from: Djuzuh;615023
Even if we don't speak korean, don't follow kbdmania, and don't have a korean friend ? :/

Also, any price?

I have a Korean friend. In Korea. I just need to know where to get the product :)
Title: K Mini
Post by: Hamblet on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:38:41
Pain... then..
Looks like you do not know (or just do not want to know or to feel) it.

That kind of stuff is not a pain at all. If you really think so. -> "4_get_a_bought_tit"

bye guys...
Title: K Mini
Post by: Djuzuh on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:40:39
Enlighten me then please :D.

What should I do/follow to get my hands on one? :o
Title: K Mini
Post by: MMB on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:40:55
Quote from: Hamblet;615028
Pain... then..
Looks like you do not know (or just do not want to know or to feel) it.

That kind of stuff is not a pain at all. If you really think so. -> "4_get_a_bought_tit"

bye guys...

Looks like you just came by to rub it in our faces. Grats on your kb bro.
Title: K Mini
Post by: REVENGE on Sat, 16 June 2012, 17:56:59
I threw money at my screen, and all it did was scratch it!

JUST TAKE MY MONEY!!!!
Title: K Mini
Post by: tjweir on Sat, 16 June 2012, 18:02:53
Take my money too please.
Title: K Mini
Post by: whiskerBox on Sat, 16 June 2012, 19:17:55
From what I heard the aluminum version was going to be some what limited. I don't know if that is true or not, but that is what I heard.
Title: K Mini
Post by: Matias on Sat, 16 June 2012, 19:18:14
Quote from: Hamblet;615014
K Mini

http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/4302282


Trans>
I got several trial errors. Finally have a bit nice one like this.
It is an early version, just needs "sanding & finishing".
Before long you can see it. Physical one is much better than photo.
-KJY, MJJ-

Nice work!
Title: K Mini
Post by: limmy on Sat, 16 June 2012, 19:20:18
May not be too hard to get if you follow KBDMania(the last group buy of KMAC ended in an hour, this could be seen as hard to get but if you pay attention not too bad as the time is usually announced beforehand). In the previous group buy of KMAC, there were two per person limit and total number available was 100, so if you start making friends there, a few people could hook you up.

I just noticed there is significant amount finance restriction between US and Korea though. Wire transferring fee and etc were pretty high and the exchange rate you get from paypal was bad, so the pricing wise, it would be a bit higher than you think, also shipping would add about $50 or so.

Moreover, you should supply your own key caps, stabilizers, and switches.(the DIY set doesn't include them) Also you have to solder the switches yourself or pay around $70(for full assembly and switch mod job). Previous price of KMAC set (PCB + aluminum plate and housing) was 280,000 KRW (in today's forex about 240 USD, should add about 15 USD for fees to have funds transferred considering fee and bad exchange rate) The actual cost to have the board in working condition would be more because you would have to prepare your own caps, stabilizers, and switches.

Hope the info helped.
Title: K Mini
Post by: MMB on Sat, 16 June 2012, 19:26:43
Quote from: limmy;615079
May not be too hard to get if you follow KBDMania(the last group buy of KMAC ended in an hour, this could be seen as hard to get but if you pay attention not too bad as the time is usually announced beforehand). In the previous group buy of KMAC, there were two per person limit and total number available was 100, so if you start making friends there, a few people could hook you up.

I just noticed there is significant amount finance restriction between US and Korea though. Wire transferring fee and etc were pretty high and the exchange rate you get from paypal was bad, so the pricing wise, it would be a bit higher than you think, also shipping would add about $50 or so.

Moreover, you should supply your own key caps, stabilizers, and switches.(the DIY set doesn't include them) Also you have to solder the switches yourself or pay around $70(for full assembly and switch mod job). Previous price of KMAC set (PCB + aluminum plate and housing) was 280,000 KRW (in today's forex about 240 USD, should add about 15 USD for fees to have funds transferred considering fee and bad exchange rate) The actual cost to have the board in working condition would be more because you would have to prepare your own caps, stabilizers, and switches.

Hope the info helped.

Thanks for the info, limmy. I do have a friend in Korea that could obtain the items, and ship them himself, as well as pay for it, and take payment from me later which would undoubtedly make life much easier for the seller.
Title: K Mini
Post by: AKIMbO on Sat, 16 June 2012, 19:41:44
Wow that board looks amazing.  I love the function row to the left of the keyboard and how the arrows are jammed in on the right.
Title: K Mini
Post by: limmy on Sat, 16 June 2012, 19:55:17
Quote from: MagicMeatball;615084
Thanks for the info, limmy. I do have a friend in Korea that could obtain the items, and ship them himself, as well as pay for it, and take payment from me later which would undoubtedly make life much easier for the seller.


No problem.

Yes, that is pretty much the ONLY way you could pay for and have them shipped to you, because the group buy organizer doesn't even accept paypal payments. Your friend has get an account at KBDMania if he/she didn't already. I am not sure if there is any account level(equivalent to post count) restriction, but it would be wise to check on them as well.
Title: K Mini
Post by: Taeyoung on Sun, 17 June 2012, 22:03:12
Hamblet ,
A few guys asked whether Hamblet is the organizer of KMAC projects(KMAC, KMAC LE, KMAC Mini and KMAC Pad) or not.
Hamblet is not the guys and also those pictures belong to KMAC project team.
And I'm an official member of KMAC project.
Please reply to my PM.
Thanks
Title: K Mini
Post by: AKIMbO on Sun, 17 June 2012, 22:12:57
Quote from: Taeyoung;615918
Hamblet ,
A few guys asked whether Hamblet is the organizer of KMAC projects(KMAC, KMAC LE, KMAC Mini and KMAC Pad) or not.
Hamblet is not the guys and also those pictures belong to KMAC project team.
And I'm an official member of KMAC project.
Please reply to my PM.
Thanks

Is there anyway we can get the KMAC mini? I love the layout.
Title: K Mini
Post by: mkawa on Sun, 17 June 2012, 22:19:22
taeyoung, you guys are awesome and i really really want to do what it takes to make sure GH is part of the next KMAC buy. if the usual contacts can't get you what you need, let them/me know. i have connections in seoul and can do what needs to be done to get us access. thanks man!!!
Title: K Mini
Post by: Hamblet on Sun, 17 June 2012, 22:47:33
Got an PM from someone participating in this KM* project.
Not so clear message though, my wild guess, he want to CLOSE this post. says You steal our photos.

I am not a thief at all.
I do not know how to delete this one. So just close it.
-Feels so F***ked.