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geekhack Community => New Members => Topic started by: WannaBeOCer on Mon, 28 July 2014, 22:11:12

Title: Why buy a keyboard when you can make one?
Post by: WannaBeOCer on Mon, 28 July 2014, 22:11:12

Hey guys, I've been using a Razor Black Widow(first mechanical keyboard) for a year now and I was in the market to buy a new keyboard. I saw a video earlier today of a Phantom PCB used in a Filco case and I did some research and it brought me here. The reason I signed up was to find out more information of where I can order parts. I was also wondering what other PCB options I have beside the Phantom. I was able to find all the parts except for the Mounting plate for the Phantom if I was to build one.

Thank you for the future information!

Title: Re: Why buy a keyboard when you can make one?
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 28 July 2014, 22:18:20

Great timing! There is a group buy going on right now for stainless steel Phantom plates.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60816.0

Also, welcome to Geekhack! If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. :)

P.S. Go ahead and apologize in advance to your wallet, for what you are about to do to it.

Edit: Also, sprit is taking orders in R2 of his group buy for PCBs, plates, etc. http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50580.0

Title: Re: Why buy a keyboard when you can make one?
Post by: Hundrakia on Mon, 28 July 2014, 22:20:41

You guys need to solidify eulogy for all newcomer's wallets. Mine is already feeling the pinch, and literally I've officially had a proper mech for a day.

Title: Re: Why buy a keyboard when you can make one?
Post by: WannaBeOCer on Mon, 28 July 2014, 22:33:56

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 28 July 2014, 22:18:20

Great timing! There is a group buy going on right now for stainless steel Phantom plates.

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=60816.0

Also, welcome to Geekhack! If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. :)

P.S. Go ahead and apologize in advance to your wallet, for what you are about to do to it.

Edit: Also, sprit is taking orders in R2 of his group buy for PCBs, plates, etc. http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=50580.0

Wonderful! Thank you very much for the quick response. Just want to make sure this is correct.

This case will fit all the Phantom parts?

I can't find any reviews about this case. The only aluminum reviews I saw were the KMAC 2 and Vortex.
CASE: http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=280
Any other Phantom PCB beside this one?
PCB: http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=536

Title: Re: Why buy a keyboard when you can make one?
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 28 July 2014, 23:32:05

Welcome to Geekhack!

Nothing like jumping in at the deep end ;)