Clicked post instead of preview, information and pictures will come in due time!
I'm still a little confused on how this fits together. What keeps the pcb/plate stable inside the case? Can you post a diagram or a close up of the case assembly?
I've no idea what to call PL 449, Dreamy white, chalky white, milky white ?
There is a very serious haze condition in singapore and I'm really sensitive to dust and pollutants, fell sick and thus the late update, pictures of the final product to be up soon.
Whats so difficult to choose a color you like? :confused: You offer lots of options to fit everybodies suits and people moaning about too many options. I dont get it. :))
Will the case support the QFR's detachable USB slot?
I love Matt Translucent Bluish Green - PLF 362 (my favorite color), but the price is definitely too steep for my budget. I'd consider it for $70-ish shipped.
Interested to see how this would work with 3mm thick sheets as mentioned above. If the above pictures are of 6mm thick acrylic, then 3mm seems like it would be much too thin even with the bottom/body/top layer all assembled. Or maybe I am misunderstanding.
Basically it is just replacing a single 6mm with 2 x 3mm, technically the same thickness.
I love Matt Translucent Bluish Green - PLF 362 (my favorite color), but the price is definitely too steep for my budget. I'd consider it for $70-ish shipped.
Yah it seems like the price has gone up quite a bit from where we started. Oh well you guys have fun.
I'll put my order in when I get home (next week) and I can properly work out which set up I'm going to go with
I love Matt Translucent Bluish Green - PLF 362 (my favorite color), but the price is definitely too steep for my budget. I'd consider it for $70-ish shipped.
Will the case support the QFR's detachable USB slot?
is matt toxic green still going to be an option? it looks like its F993 in the picture, but i dont see it as an option on the first page any more :(
expressed interest for toxic greens everything.
would be amazing!
Interested to see how this would work with 3mm thick sheets as mentioned above. If the above pictures are of 6mm thick acrylic, then 3mm seems like it would be much too thin even with the bottom/body/top layer all assembled. Or maybe I am misunderstanding.Basically it is just replacing a single 6mm with 2 x 3mm, technically the same thickness.
I have 3 questions:
Would the slice-up would be something more like this?
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Yes with another layer on top as the top layer.
Do you by chance have any pictures of the 3mm-thick sheets assembled?
Pictures not up yet!
And lastly, if we order a clear case, would it be 6mm? Or will they all be 3mm?
I have ordered a sheet of 6mm for prototyping, so 6mm for the first few orders. Maybe we can go with 6mm for clears to make thing easier to manage with lesser pieces of acrylic.
Thanks!
expressed interest for toxic greens everything.
would be amazing!
Thanks for the interest, I suppose you are logan ?
this looks super promising now that i messed up a CMStorm QFR case trying to modify it for 92 key, got a little stupid with the dremel lol
any word on the closing date, time of invoicing, and production times? or any combination of the 3?
pretty much wanted to know how long i would have to decide out of this freaking awesome selection
do you have any pictures of winkeyless layout ? i really want to see before i ask WFD to build either 84 or 86 layout for me. :D
do you have any pictures of winkeyless layout ? i really want to see before i ask WFD to build either 84 or 86 layout for me. :D
soon my friend, really soon ;)
Currently the Matt Black, Glossy Clear, Matt Clear and Glossy Toxic Green is confirmed.
matt white ftw!!! :)
I am waiting for a pic of the blue options. Do you have an ETA on that?Also waiting on Blue options and an answer to my above question. Want to do a blue top/bottom with white body most likely, but I hope white isn't considered colored because that's big jump in price...
I've sent out a couple of emails, because I am leaving for a 18 day europe trip on the 13th of july, I have some casing being procured right now, hope to get some of yours completed at around the same time.
My Phantom, I got one of the prototype first, going to help Takaki with perfecting the casing. So far he knows what's the problem now, so I think the official casing will be perfect. : )
Does this look close to your colour ?Oh man, that makes me want a white and blue!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/p4mibXdl.jpg)
There is a matt version but much darker.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dehclwt.jpgl)
Another question concerning compatibility:
Does this also work for Ducky G2 PRO TKL and Keycool 87 plates?
I have a Filco and a QFR Stealth and those 2 boards. Would be awesome if I could use one body for all those 4 plates so I could switch them around if needed :)
Another question concerning compatibility:
Does this also work for Ducky G2 PRO TKL and Keycool 87 plates?
I have a Filco and a QFR Stealth and those 2 boards. Would be awesome if I could use one body for all those 4 plates so I could switch them around if needed :)
Can you please comment on that? I can't decide which body to order. On the one hand I want to build a Phantom in the future but on the other hand I want to be able to use this case for as much boards as possible.
I'll be making some drastic changes to the case, mounting will be changed to using low profile motherboard standoffs for you to secure your plate/pcb onto the casing. Just waiting for the standoffs to arrive.
I'll be making some drastic changes to the case, mounting will be changed to using low profile motherboard standoffs for you to secure your plate/pcb onto the casing. Just waiting for the standoffs to arrive.
Why are you making changes to the design after some of people have already paid under the assumption that you would ship by next week?
I bet it has to do with the difference between Phantom plates and Filco/QFR plates. The Phantom plates are not rolled on the edges. I don't think the current design with no standoffs could properly support the Phantom plates. Just my guess. I know WFD raised this issue earlier and I have been watching for it to be addressed.
I for one very much appreciate that the kinks are being worked out BEFORE a bunch of cases are rushed through production and people are unhappy with the results.
thank you takaki for trying to get things right.
Uhhh standoffs are what provides PCB stability. The lack of standoff points on the various aluminum Vortex cases is a problem.
I don't know how anyone would think a GB would turnaround in a week. Doesn't matter if takaki said it; it never happens (unless it's a vendor masquerading in-stock items as a GB).
Uhhh standoffs are what provides PCB stability. The lack of standoff points on the various aluminum Vortex cases is a problem.
I don't know how anyone would think a GB would turnaround in a week. Doesn't matter if takaki said it; it never happens (unless it's a vendor masquerading in-stock items as a GB).
I'd rather have the choice of whether or not to use standoffs. As for the turnaround, if someone says they can do it in two weeks, why not believe them? If that changes, they should say so.
If I'm not wrong, the standoffs can be put in the casing, and you can remove them too. I think he should be able to deliver it before flying for holiday.
With that said, I'm the one who requested for the standoffs and modification. The PCB can move to the left, and right, and when it moves to the left, your shift will be very sticky, as if they don't even bounce back up, hence the need to have standoff. And casing modification too, to be better fit the PCB's inside with the standoffs.
If I'm not wrong, the standoffs can be put in the casing, and you can remove them too. I think he should be able to deliver it before flying for holiday.
With that said, I'm the one who requested for the standoffs and modification. The PCB can move to the left, and right, and when it moves to the left, your shift will be very sticky, as if they don't even bounce back up, hence the need to have standoff. And casing modification too, to be better fit the PCB's inside with the standoffs.
I guess we will see. I was just going to put a neoprene mat under the pcb for sound dampening and to fill up space inside to case to prevent the sliding, but I'm sure standoffs could be just as useful (or have the neoprene go around/replace the standoffs).
How long does it take to get invoiced after ordering?
It's possibile to have some pictures of the case disassembled and a picture of the bottom with and without the feet block?
Hey, this might be a dumb question, but would it fit a Leopold FC 700R??
There is no close date posted, considering there is some more information yet to be posted (blue acrylic photos, standoff information). Once the GB is closed -- it will be obvious when it does -- then invoices will be sent out with confirmed acrylic colors.
Well I missed that part of your previous posts. That is odd...There is no close date posted, considering there is some more information yet to be posted (blue acrylic photos, standoff information). Once the GB is closed -- it will be obvious when it does -- then invoices will be sent out with confirmed acrylic colors.
I was already invoiced (and paid) a couple of weeks ago. I went for matte black on all layers.
Where can I find the pictures?
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that design is so rad
Rad = cool. As in I'm excited to get one!
I can't lie, super confused about this...me too kinda lol
Dang it! I got pumped cause I thought someone replied with an answer!!!I can't lie, super confused about this...me too kinda lol
Dang it! I got pumped cause I thought someone replied with an answer!!!haha sorry to burst your bubble of excitement...
lol
What if we pay for a color that don't reach the MOQ?
got my invoice and paid, except the shipping, takaki told me we will pay later once he has the shipping costs finalized.
well mebay he just ment me. but this was our exact conversation in e-mailgot my invoice and paid, except the shipping, takaki told me we will pay later once he has the shipping costs finalized.
I ordered an all clear case. My invoice included shipping but it was also sent about two weeks ago, so takaki, if you need me to make up some difference in shipping or something, let me know. Thanks. My Phantom really needs a home.
sorry, just a to confirm, you want me to pay for the case right now, then i will pay for shipping a little bit later?
Yes correct, this is a little higher value item so i would want to
find better solutions to ship it to you in the meanwhile.
thanks for the info. To be honest, the amount he charged me for shipping seemed low to me, so I just wanted to make clear that I have no problem with fully compensating him for the cost of shipping if it ends up being a little more for a better option. I just don't want to spend a fortune on shipping though.
Having recently shipped several items internationally, I understand that it is friggin' expensive. I accidentally undercharged a few people for shipping so I have had to make up the difference.
Thanks again takaki for doing this.
Is the 7bit layout the one with no gaps in the F Row?
I need it to work with this plate...Show Image(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/WhiteFireDragon/keyboard/plates/HHK150.png)
I would like the 7bit and the 92 please!!! Thanks Takaki!Is the 7bit layout the one with no gaps in the F Row?
I need it to work with this plate...Show Image(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/WhiteFireDragon/keyboard/plates/HHK150.png)
Hello, 7 bit is the one with no gaps in the F row. Would you want a 7bit layout top or the 92Key layout you order previously? Was about to send you an invoice.
Well I wasnt invoiced for a confirmed color. Takaki isnt answering me in this thread or via pm so I guess Im out?
Been waiting for an update before I place an order...
I'm ready to join but I have one issue. The last set of pictures makes the front edge of the keyboard seem really high. How close is it to a stock Filco? Will the keys or front edge be at relatively different heights?
thanks
Its been awhile. Any updates on this gb?
I really hope this all works out... never been so excited for a gb!
Been waiting for an update before I place an order...
Went ahead and placed an order... my first group buy :-D
Here's hoping my color choices get confirmed
Been waiting for an update before I place an order...
I think the OP is on vacation.
I'm back!yay :D
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/p4mibXdl.jpg)
He told me some cases has already been completed. Hopefully you guys get your cases soon!
Would it work with a ducky shine tkl?
I have a funny feeling about this gb. And it ain't good.
I believe if one runs a group buy, he/she needs to post an update at least once a week--even if there's nothing to say. Most people have data plans for their phones and can at least post a few words even while on vacations =/ Just supporting Ray's sentiment.
I believe if one runs a group buy, he/she needs to post an update at least once a week--even if there's nothing to say. Most people have data plans for their phones and can at least post a few words even while on vacations =/ Just supporting Ray's sentiment.
Yeah def...there should be a rule like that in place. Someone needs to post it in the official suggestion thread.
This and TPs phantom are both kind of 'eh' ATM. Haven't sent out my money for this though, just waiting for more confirmation.
This and TPs phantom are both kind of 'eh' ATM.understatement of the year right there (re: TP)
Okay, question.
The only difference between the Phantom and QFR/Filco as far as these cases are concerned, is the 1mm difference. So can I assume you plan on having 1 of the sheets for the body set at 4mm, instead of 3mm?
If that's the case, can I order both the 3mm and 4mm version of that piece of acrylic for the body? So I'd have one case, but with the interchangable body piece, for when I upgrade from my QFR to a phantom PCB
Am I understanding this right, and is this a thing I could add to my order?
Any update on this gb? I paid and now am getting a bit worried
This is something I feel strongly about: responding in PMs =\= giving updates in group buy threads. If he responded to your PMs, he could have come here to type a brief note too. (And this is different from the Dolch preorder, because that vendor is clearly still shipping everything on time).
In my opinion if a GB organizer effectively goes MIA for a month while still clearly checking the forum, it's fair to poll and cancel the GB. I'm not in this one, but Ive been following some other failed GBs, and "let's give them more time" is not really a solution.
Ok, details :) private communication was the keyword.
Hi guys, sorry for not replying or updating you guys here. I'm pretty much overwhelmed by whats going on IRL and the frustrating problems I've encountered with this GB.
I've received some of the cases from the manufacturer and there were some issue like the bottom layer hole size was wrong and I couldn't thread the holes properly for the screws. I had to send them back and get a new batch of bottom layers. And now my threading tool just broke when I'm a few cases in. Great, I have to get a new one.
I've updated most of the people who emailed me ( sorry mr bedwell !!) I'm at 90% completion and the remaining task is really just to thread the bottom layer properly.
I'll take a picture of the whole lot of cases I have with me on monday/tuesday and update you guys again. It is already made, I did not run away with your moolahs, if you are worried about that.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UJuALLt.jpg)
The broken tool and a fit test of a brand new unpeeled toxic green case
Thanks for replying.
This GB still open to orders right? I been thinking of ordering. Kinda a noob but i think i can figure out how to put these together. Can anyone explain what is involved? :D
Thanks!
Dang. I was really looking for something like thisThis GB still open to orders right? I been thinking of ordering. Kinda a noob but i think i can figure out how to put these together. Can anyone explain what is involved? :D
Thanks!
Yeah, it sounds like we missed the boat on this one. That is very, very unfortunate.
You might to mark this one closed if you're not taking orders.
This GB still open to orders right? I been thinking of ordering. Kinda a noob but i think i can figure out how to put these together. Can anyone explain what is involved? :D
Thanks!
Yeah, it sounds like we missed the boat on this one. That is very, very unfortunate.
You might to mark this one closed if you're not taking orders.
So orders open?
And could someone explain how intensive this is to put together? I assume if you go with the TKL Filco or QFR you can avoid all soldering if any is required.
I assume all you require is to open the stock keyboard and transfer the PCB.
What is the teensy exposed mean?
Im sorry im pretty new here but this is interesting and i love the acrylic boards. They look really nice and I have the money to spend.
One last thing, if we want LEDs in the keyboard, how would you recommend going about ordering and putting this together? I want to avoid soldering because I do not really know how to.
Haha If you have any advice Id love to hear it. I would order a set for myself if I can understand what the assembly requires.
Thanks!!
Okay thank you very much!So orders open?If it wasn't clear, this is only the case for the keyboard. You'll need to supply your own keyboard guts. That being said, you can pick up a keyboard that already has LEDs, take off the case, toss 'er in one of these bad boys, tighten the screws and you're golden.
And could someone explain how intensive this is to put together? I assume if you go with the TKL Filco or QFR you can avoid all soldering if any is required.
I assume all you require is to open the stock keyboard and transfer the PCB.
What is the teensy exposed mean?
Im sorry im pretty new here but this is interesting and i love the acrylic boards. They look really nice and I have the money to spend.
One last thing, if we want LEDs in the keyboard, how would you recommend going about ordering and putting this together? I want to avoid soldering because I do not really know how to.
Haha If you have any advice Id love to hear it. I would order a set for myself if I can understand what the assembly requires.
Thanks!!
Putting one of these together is as easy as setting the plates of acrylic atop eachother, lining up the holes, putting in the bolt, and tightening it down, so the technical difficulty here is, well, nil.
If you have a Filco or QFR, you can take it directly out of the stock case, and put it in one of these bad boys, but specify when you order this, that you're using a stock board.
I still haven't paid my invoice, is it possible to confirm what it is one last time before I do?
can we get updated status of this group buy? i have interest in getting one of these but the lack of communication is keeping me from joining.
1. are you still accepting orders?
2. updated MOQ stats on the acrylic colors
3. Has production started?
Is it too late to get in on this GB? I had intended to get a Skeldon for my Phantom but I didn't have the money when the time came and now I need to put it into something else.
Ok noob question herethis will would NOT be compatible with the top of a QFR case, you would have to buy a full acrylic case for your QFR to fit.
I got hooked on making a QFR because of the contest yay~
So far I have my top, pbc, plate, controller, switches and keys.
I ordered the top from CM and want to make a complete QFR.
Would I need to order feet and a bottom or feet, bottom and body from you to complete the keyboard?
Not sure what happened to takaki.. he stopped replying to my email and haven't shipped the case yet. : /he still hasn't responded to any of my emails :( i sent one before the last update then another right after his update here, still no response to either
Not sure what happened to takaki.. he stopped replying to my email and haven't shipped the case yet. : /he still hasn't responded to any of my emails :( i sent one before the last update then another right after his update here, still no response to either
Well apparently Sai got his case... http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34909.msg1035761#msg1035761 (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34909.msg1035761#msg1035761)
Looks really good I think.
Sai, if you read this, would you care to elaborate on your comments about the screws?
Many of you will be receiving the picture of your set soon.Is it still possible to order?
Many of you will be receiving the picture of your set soon.
Many of you will be receiving the picture of your set soon.awesome, i hope im one of them :)
2. 3x Motherboard standoff will be given to sai to double check if problem still persist.
Many of you will be receiving the picture of your set soon.
Nothing here either, but at this point I am resigned to just wait it out. We'll get them eventually I believe. In the mean time, I demolished my QFR and hope a usable Phantom will come of ityeah i have my phantom sitting in my filco case right now so i can use it. So i cant really use my filco till i get this case. unless i want to keep switching the case back and forth. :/
Update Please. Pictures or anything. Just regular updates would be nice.same here, its been over a month since i have herd back from him in email. :(
II am starting to get scared i got scammed.
I don't think OP is a scammer. Probably just busy with real life.
I believe he is going to distribute tai hao for Elton, so I would think he is trustworthy.
OP is actually really reputable on my local forums, he should probably just be really busy. I once dropped him a text regarding something else and he only managed to reply a couple of days later. I would agree that its his fault for not constantly updating people in this GB, but overall I believe he's gonna sort this all out. Be patient guys, we'll see how it goeyeah, i dont think he has scammed us. Its just really frustrating having so much money put into this and then have him up date us on how everything is going.
seriously? still nothing? wtf?yeah, it would be really nice to be able to finish my phantom :(
yay finally got an email today :D my case is finished and ready to ship. i hope everyone else got good news about this too!
yeah, he said he finished it a while ago, but just now had time to sort out all the layers. :/yay finally got an email today :D my case is finished and ready to ship. i hope everyone else got good news about this too!
Really? Out of no where?
Could he at least visit this thread and give an update?
i want my money backRead this on Paypal, it is one possible solution (assuming you got an invoice from him, like I did)
i want my money backRead this on Paypal, it is one possible solution (assuming you got an invoice from him, like I did)
"Need to file a dispute? If you have a problem with this payment to someone in another country, you have up to 180 days to file a dispute. For more information, to request a written explanation of your rights, or to file a dispute, go to the Resolution Center on PayPal's website at www.paypal.com or call Customer Service at 877-569-1141."
Just as a vote of confidence for anyone else who might be doubting OP.
I just got my key caps from him. He's just having a hard time dealing with his time right now methinks.
Here's a pic! :P http://imgur.com/Up2f02s
Probably pointless, but bump for any updates?im in the exact same boat you are. I even emailed him 2days ago to see if he shipped it, no response yet.
If this info helps any others out there, I got an email saying it was ready to ship and I just needed to pay shipping. I had already paid some shipping with my original invoice so I emailed takaki back and asked if I could just make up the difference. He said yes, so I sent him the difference between what I had already paid and what he said shipping would cost. That was two weeks ago. I haven't heard anything since then, but he did say shipping should take around two weeks.
Has anyone else received theirs or had a similar experience? I'm just curious whether it will just show up or if I am supposed to get a notification that it actually shipped first?
And please, I am not trying to invite people to bash takaki, but I am merely curious if anyone else has a similar experience?
Just as a vote of confidence for anyone else who might be doubting OP.
I just got my key caps from him. He's just having a hard time dealing with his time right now methinks.
Here's a pic! :P http://imgur.com/Up2f02s
Oh boy, he has time to trade with you and send you things...yet this thread is ignored and lies dormant, meanwhile hes accepted payment from many of us. You have restored my full confidence. :rolleyes:
Part of me is still hoping that takaki will show up. But my brain tells me that my moneys gone down the drain.I lost this and my phantom. $300+ down the drain.
Shen only has 5 posts.
Think about that for a bit and let it sink in......
Shen only has 5 posts.
Think about that for a bit and let it sink in......
If you're suggesting ShenOu is takaki's shill account, then that is indeed a long con. Both accounts placed orders for the Tai Hao GB according to the order confirmation sheet (http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&key=ae397ad5dec9dcac1cf8902258ac4def&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fgeekhack.org%2Findex.php%3Ftopic%3D43745.0&v=1&libId=545af33c-942d-4b05-bbf4-05bf8415c6a8&out=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fspreadsheet%2Fpub%3Fkey%3D0Akw9rY8oi1o6dFhDNDc3b3NGNkVpVnBBRV82VkhVVkE%26output%3Dhtml&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fgeekhack.org%2Findex.php%3Faction%3Dprofile%3Barea%3Dnotification&title=%5BShipping%5D%20Tai%20Hao%20110%20Coloured%20DS%20Set%20GB&txt=%3Cstrong%3E%3Cspan%20style%3D%22font-size%3A%2024pt%3B%22%20class%3D%22bbc_size%22%3EORDER%20CONFIRMATION%3C%2Fspan%3E%3C%2Fstrong%3E&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13825687705667)
Not saying it's not possible, just highly unlikely. I still think takaki is going to come through.
so i got another email from him, he said he couldn't find my address, and asked for it again so he can ship, so this hopefully is a good thing! also told him people are getting really upset and he should probably come here and let everyone know whats going on.
edit:
update 2, he said he just shipped mine and a few others, also gave me a tacking number! yay
For what it's worth to anyone, I got a tracking number a couple of days ago from takaki, and as of today singpost.com shows the item is in transit to the US.
For those doubting OP: He's been kinda uncommunicative historically. Just wait longer than you think you need to.
every time iv tried to use the tracking number takaki gave me i get this message: "We are experiencing a high volume of queries at the moment. Please try again later. We apologise for any inconvenience caused" :/ been doing this for over a week now.
ok i will try it a bunch of time in a row, see what happensevery time iv tried to use the tracking number takaki gave me i get this message: "We are experiencing a high volume of queries at the moment. Please try again later. We apologise for any inconvenience caused" :/ been doing this for over a week now.
did you try a few times ? for me, i just keep trying until it shows up. normally, after 2 or 3 times, you should not be seeing that message anymore.
For those doubting OP: He's been kinda uncommunicative historically. Just wait longer than you think you need to.
Sorry state of Geekhack these days...
ok i will try it a bunch of time in a row, see what happensevery time iv tried to use the tracking number takaki gave me i get this message: "We are experiencing a high volume of queries at the moment. Please try again later. We apologise for any inconvenience caused" :/ been doing this for over a week now.
did you try a few times ? for me, i just keep trying until it shows up. normally, after 2 or 3 times, you should not be seeing that message anymore.
edit: it worked! thanks! said it was dispatched to the US on 30-10-2013
so i got my case today... not very happy with it. I have no clue how its supposed to go together, there are no threads or nuts for the bolts to hold the case together. also no threads/nuts to hold the standoffs in place. I feel like i just have a bunch of acrylic i cant do anything with. I thought about just using super glue or something, but then i wouldn't ever be able to take it apart.
if thats the case its a pretty ****ty thing to do imo. especially without letting any of us know...so i got my case today... not very happy with it. I have no clue how its supposed to go together, there are no threads or nuts for the bolts to hold the case together. also no threads/nuts to hold the standoffs in place. I feel like i just have a bunch of acrylic i cant do anything with. I thought about just using super glue or something, but then i wouldn't ever be able to take it apart.
Wasn't his initial problem that his tap broke? Perhaps he just decided to ship them out as they were.
mine is waiting at the post office as well. Will report back soon
so i got my case today... not very happy with it. I have no clue how its supposed to go together, there are no threads or nuts for the bolts to hold the case together. also no threads/nuts to hold the standoffs in place. I feel like i just have a bunch of acrylic i cant do anything with. I thought about just using super glue or something, but then i wouldn't ever be able to take it apart.
I still haven't received anything from this
Takaki replied saying he has completed the production but the items have to be consolidated and that he was previously busy with 2 jobs + school.
I came across this so I did a little search on the local forums and found Takaki's number. Dropped him a message saying I'd be willing to take over the GB and get the items out to you guys if there was complete transparency about the state of things (financial matters, prototyping & production status etc..). I'll let you guys know how it goes.This is of course if the participants in the GB are ok with me taking over. Figured its well past time I did something good for GH.
Edit: Takaki replied saying he has completed the production but the items have to be consolidated and that he was previously busy with 2 jobs + school.
I'd rather hear/read the real status of things from takaki than you, balanar. Besides, aren't there threads dedicated to you not being reliable on buys/sales on multiple forums? It's a nice thought though. Still waiting for pics of what was supposedly shipped out...
I came across this so I did a little search on the local forums and found Takaki's number. Dropped him a message saying I'd be willing to take over the GB and get the items out to you guys if there was complete transparency about the state of things (financial matters, prototyping & production status etc..). I'll let you guys know how it goes.This is of course if the participants in the GB are ok with me taking over. Figured its well past time I did something good for GH.
Edit: Takaki replied saying he has completed the production but the items have to be consolidated and that he was previously busy with 2 jobs + school.
I'd rather hear/read the real status of things from takaki than you, balanar. Besides, aren't there threads dedicated to you not being reliable on buys/sales on multiple forums? It's a nice thought though. Still waiting for pics of what was supposedly shipped out...
Balanar, perhaps a good step would be getting as much information as possible about the current state of things instead of just taking over. Might be Takaki would like a middleman to convey some information or ask for assistance.
I'm sorry but your pricing is very unclear. What does a full case cost?
yeah when i read that he sent out incomplete cases and then stopped logging into geekhack altogether (got to remember that he was quiet for months but was still logging into geekhack) i pretty marked this down as a scam, i have this small bit of hope but its fading like the phantom parts group buy (i ping prof weekly with no response). That makes it about $350 total i lost due to the phantom group buy.
yeah when i read that he sent out incomplete cases and then stopped logging into geekhack altogether (got to remember that he was quiet for months but was still logging into geekhack) i pretty marked this down as a scam, i have this small bit of hope but its fading like the phantom parts group buy (i ping prof weekly with no response). That makes it about $350 total i lost due to the phantom group buy.
This all really sucks.
yeah when i read that he sent out incomplete cases and then stopped logging into geekhack altogether (got to remember that he was quiet for months but was still logging into geekhack) i pretty marked this down as a scam, i have this small bit of hope but its fading like the phantom parts group buy (i ping prof weekly with no response). That makes it about $350 total i lost due to the phantom group buy.
This all really sucks.
not so fast edit grrrrr
the fact you have to do all that to make it work is kind of sad, not to say you cant do it and it may come out ok
but sometimes i guess the organizer sees that there are problems with the group buy, already spends the money and feels the only way to make this go away without digging into their own pocket is to just disappear and hope we forget. i will never forget.
but sometimes i guess the organizer sees that there are problems with the group buy, already spends the money and feels the only way to make this go away without digging into their own pocket is to just disappear and hope we forget. i will never forget.
But running away is not the solution, and in the end it is a scam, I can understand having problems in a GB (I've had my fair share with mine), and that the organiser might have used up the "GB money", but it doesn't mean you run away, maybe take some time, but you must put out the money and effort and get it over with.
Another geekstarter project gone wrong. Backers lost out again. I kinda expected this outcome since I know how hard it is to start and complete an acrylic case group buy successfully. That is why I don't do it any more.
Another geekstarter project gone wrong. Backers lost out again. I kinda expected this outcome since I know how hard it is to start and complete an acrylic case group buy successfully. That is why I don't do it any more.
Agreed. This scares me in doing a proper GB for acrylic cases.
Another geekstarter project gone wrong. Backers lost out again. I kinda expected this outcome since I know how hard it is to start and complete an acrylic case group buy successfully. That is why I don't do it any more.
Agreed. This scares me in doing a proper GB for acrylic cases.
Don't be scared! I totally count on you to fill the gap in my TKL case life :thumb:
Same here MOZ! :thumb:
You've shown a great deal of transparency in your other projects. Besides, your TKL case is open source, right? Those that have doubts (or access to a cutter) can just have the case cut themselves.
I actually have one of your cases MOZ, only complaints were lack of instructions and not all the parts lining up perfectly for the middle teir (which doesn't really bother me + it was an early proto I think). :P
I figured it out in the end but with a few extra parts that I chose not to use.
I actually have one of your cases MOZ, only complaints were lack of instructions and not all the parts lining up perfectly for the middle teir (which doesn't really bother me + it was an early proto I think). :P
I figured it out in the end but with a few extra parts that I chose not to use.
That's the one. For the longest time I didn't think of using the standoffs to hold them in place and was trying to balance them while the plate barely fit. Probably wasted a hour before I thought, "I have like, 20 standoffs. Why would I nee-.....oh."I actually have one of your cases MOZ, only complaints were lack of instructions and not all the parts lining up perfectly for the middle teir (which doesn't really bother me + it was an early proto I think). :P
I figured it out in the end but with a few extra parts that I chose not to use.
Is it the one with the middle layers broken up into 4 puzzle pieces? :P
That's the one. For the longest time I didn't think of using the standoffs to hold them in place and was trying to balance them while the plate barely fit. Probably wasted a hour before I thought, "I have like, 20 standoffs. Why would I nee-.....oh."I actually have one of your cases MOZ, only complaints were lack of instructions and not all the parts lining up perfectly for the middle teir (which doesn't really bother me + it was an early proto I think). :P
I figured it out in the end but with a few extra parts that I chose not to use.
Is it the one with the middle layers broken up into 4 puzzle pieces? :P
Well then, in the GH spirit I'll hold on to it for a while then sell it as a super rare one of a kind for super profit. :PThat's the one. For the longest time I didn't think of using the standoffs to hold them in place and was trying to balance them while the plate barely fit. Probably wasted a hour before I thought, "I have like, 20 standoffs. Why would I nee-.....oh."I actually have one of your cases MOZ, only complaints were lack of instructions and not all the parts lining up perfectly for the middle teir (which doesn't really bother me + it was an early proto I think). :P
I figured it out in the end but with a few extra parts that I chose not to use.
Is it the one with the middle layers broken up into 4 puzzle pieces? :P
Haha, yeah that was not even a protoype, it was a test, and making such cases is going to to be a pain, so it was abandoned.
Well then, in the GH spirit I'll hold on to it for a while then sell it as a super rare one of a kind for super profit. :PThat's the one. For the longest time I didn't think of using the standoffs to hold them in place and was trying to balance them while the plate barely fit. Probably wasted a hour before I thought, "I have like, 20 standoffs. Why would I nee-.....oh."I actually have one of your cases MOZ, only complaints were lack of instructions and not all the parts lining up perfectly for the middle teir (which doesn't really bother me + it was an early proto I think). :P
I figured it out in the end but with a few extra parts that I chose not to use.
Is it the one with the middle layers broken up into 4 puzzle pieces? :P
Haha, yeah that was not even a protoype, it was a test, and making such cases is going to to be a pain, so it was abandoned.
does this case suits all tkl keyboard? im new to this. i have a ducky g2 pro tkl. will it fit to my keyboard?This case isn't going to happen. A lot of people sent in money but nobody has any goods. It's been a good 6+ months now.
actually some of us did receive a "case", but mine at least has required so much rework to be usable that you cannot in any way call it a finished product. I'm still not finished making adjustments.
My advice? DON'T SEND THE OP ANY MONEY
So whats the deal with this anyways?
Did he keep peoples cash? Or just send out bunk cases?
Yeah, I'm out around $130, got nothing no matter how much I tried.So whats the deal with this anyways?
I don't think anyone really knows what exactly happened. OP became increasingly less communicative. Finally just stopped even pretending to try it seems. Curse of the phantom I guess. It seems a lot of the phantom related group buys went sour.Did he keep peoples cash? Or just send out bunk cases?
Some of both. I was lucky enough to actually receive something from him. I think a few people never got anything.
So whats the deal with this anyways? THings when south and the OP bailed? I see he hasn't logged in since november. Did he keep peoples cash? Or just send out bunk cases?He set up a thread in the classifieds selling coloured sets of caps for TKL boards and also asked to buy TKL cases... Sad thing is that many people bought the sets from him :/
I remember I almost got in on this.
Hello guys, really excited to push this into group buy. To cut things short, let's go into the details.
Hello guys, really excited to push this into group buy. To cut things short, let's go into the details.
I have three questions:
1. Is this group buy still open?
2. Does this fit a Ducky Shine II TKL?
3. Is the Ducky Shine II TKL Plate mounted or not? If not mounted, then it should be fairly easy to remove and place inside the case in which case I'm interested.
I have no clue whether this is easy or not. I want to change the case on my Shine II TKL; as far I know I don't have to solder or desolder anything, my only pressing issue is whether the plate is mounted or not.
Hello guys, really excited to push this into group buy. To cut things short, let's go into the details.
I have three questions:
1. Is this group buy still open?
2. Does this fit a Ducky Shine II TKL?
3. Is the Ducky Shine II TKL Plate mounted or not? If not mounted, then it should be fairly easy to remove and place inside the case in which case I'm interested.
I have no clue whether this is easy or not. I want to change the case on my Shine II TKL; as far I know I don't have to solder or desolder anything, my only pressing issue is whether the plate is mounted or not.
Hello guys, really excited to push this into group buy. To cut things short, let's go into the details.
I have three questions:
1. Is this group buy still open?
2. Does this fit a Ducky Shine II TKL?
3. Is the Ducky Shine II TKL Plate mounted or not? If not mounted, then it should be fairly easy to remove and place inside the case in which case I'm interested.
I have no clue whether this is easy or not. I want to change the case on my Shine II TKL; as far I know I don't have to solder or desolder anything, my only pressing issue is whether the plate is mounted or not.
Bro walk away this was an epic fail/scam.
Well either way the question still stands, if I wanted to buy an acrylic case or any case at all for that matter, could you answer my questions? :)
Alright, can we just lock this thread already?Lol I probably should have read a little more carefully before asking such a stupid question...
np, almost a right of passage for newbies, necroing long dead gb's :pAlright, can we just lock this thread already?Lol I probably should have read a little more carefully before asking such a stupid question...
I wanted to forget about this GB.****. I could use the $110 or whatever it was for a GON right about now.
Here it is again.
Sad face.