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Title: [IC] Cherry MX RGB (Help needed from experienced group buy leaders) -Updates!
Post by: nandop on Sun, 09 November 2014, 14:05:00
UPDATES!: Somethings came up and I won't be able to fulfill the order of the group buy. However, if anyone who wants to run the group buy, I have information from the reseller that I can arrange for you to speak with. The colors are limited to BLUE, BROWN, BLACK, RED. Pricing information available later on today. Please PM me for more information.

Hello World Class Hackers  ;),

INTEREST FORM: http://goo.gl/forms/fsxTmDXvhy (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RfTqS0l5mhc7zA2DqXFx8ZoZvvYK3lGY4GgtPs_QwSU/viewform?c=0&w=1)

I've been able to contact a large distributor and am working closely to find out when we can get these! Updates coming on late January.

Options:
Black (Linear)
Blue (Click)
Brown (Tactile)
Red (Linear)

PCB or Plate mount.


About the switches:
These switches are for SMD RGB LEDs (http://dlnmh9ip6v2uc.cloudfront.net/datasheets/Components/LED/5060BRG4.pdf). The casing is completely clear to allow the LED's lights to shine through them all the way from the PCB. Which means that the RGB LEDs are mounted directly to 4 or 6 pins in the PCB. PCBs that have two inserts for LEDs will not support these! Although you could mod it, it could get messy, I honestly wouldn't recommend it.


Cherry's website for more information about the switches. (http://www.cherry.de/cid/keymodules.htm?cpssessionid=SID-63149183-078D1FAE)

(http://i.imgur.com/OfHWjw3.png])
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: loud_asian on Sun, 09 November 2014, 16:37:46
150 Black switches for me

If you ever need to change the switch type, you could always just swap the internals right?
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: Elocutive on Sun, 09 November 2014, 17:09:46
Would take about 150 blacks
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: exitfire401 on Sun, 09 November 2014, 17:12:24
depending on price, I'd take 200 of any switch type. Just going to swap the springs and stems anyways.
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: Lurch on Sun, 09 November 2014, 17:20:37
depending on price, I'd take 200 of any switch type. Just going to swap the springs and stems anyways.

same
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: ConscienceDrop on Sun, 09 November 2014, 17:22:01
;P

tempting to get some blues and get some ghetto greens going. but i dont have enough cash right now to start a project just to play with these switches.

very interested to see what people here start doing with them though!
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: Fnzzy on Sun, 09 November 2014, 18:17:37
Out of curiosity, will these come with LEDs installed? And if not, what LED size do they use? Can we also use normal 3mm LEDs with this switch?
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: Data on Sun, 09 November 2014, 18:34:55
Interested in Browns, maybe up to 150.

Any idea if these would be PCB or plate mount?
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: Karura on Sun, 09 November 2014, 18:41:18
I am interested in these as well, but I do have a few questions too:

1) Plate or PCB mounted?
2) Price?
3) Aside from the clear switch housing, how do these differ from normal switches?
4) Can these hold normal LEDs (not SMD)?
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: nandop on Sun, 09 November 2014, 19:28:24
depending on price, I'd take 200 of any switch type. Just going to swap the springs and stems anyways.
Yep, same here :D. No prices yet. I've contacted a reseller in South Korea, and China. There are no retailers in the US :(

Interested in Browns, maybe up to 150.

Any idea if these would be PCB or plate mount?


They shouldn't be any different from regular ones with the black plastic. Here's the website for specifications. (http://cherry.de/cid/keymodules.htm?cpssessionid=SID-0DC6D4CF-6D0F225D) I'll post a copy at the top.

I am interested in these as well, but I do have a few questions too:

1) Plate or PCB mounted?
2) Price?
3) Aside from the clear switch housing, how do these differ from normal switches?
4) Can these hold normal LEDs (not SMD)?

1,2) Wow, that flew right by me. Let me know which one you prefer. I'm still waiting for one of the resellers/distributors to email me back. Now I have a good idea of how many quote for.
3,4) They are made to allow RGB SMD LEDs (http://dlnmh9ip6v2uc.cloudfront.net/datasheets/Components/LED/5060BRG4.pdf) to light through. Unfortunately, through the pictures (http://www.cherry.de/PDF/EN_CHERRY_MX1A-LxxA_B.pdf), I can't see them holding 3mm LEDs. You'll have to mod it.
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: loud_asian on Sun, 09 November 2014, 19:32:26
As long as there are holes on the bottom of the switch for the LED legs, you could get those rectangular LEDs and just have them on the inside of the switch.

(http://i.imgur.com/WVPDSLS.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/d5SozpF.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ZNxhJP8.jpg)

Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: loud_asian on Sun, 09 November 2014, 19:40:25
Here's a pic I found of the underside of the switch. It looks like it should fit the 2 pins of the LED, but without knowing the size of the holes, I can't say for sure.
(http://hardaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cherry-mx-01-hardaily-625x435.jpg)
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 09 November 2014, 19:43:03
7bit on deskthority has had these switches on pre-order for months.
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: nandop on Sun, 09 November 2014, 19:46:11
Here's a pic I found of the underside of the switch. It looks like it should fit the 2 pins of the LED, but without knowing the size of the holes, I can't say for sure.
Show Image
(http://hardaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/cherry-mx-01-hardaily-625x435.jpg)


Looks like there is a hole in there and two additional smaller holes on the side. So, yes! You could place the LED all the way inside. We would actually need someone with the new Corsair's keyboard and open one of the switches, insert a 3mm led there and close it to be 100%  the switch is fully functional with a LED inside. I'll mention that once they get back to me. I'm guessing they'll email me back tomorrow.
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: nandop on Sun, 09 November 2014, 19:47:47
7bit on deskthority has had these switches on pre-order for months.

I saw that, let's see what the resellers will tell me. I'm actually going to email about 5 additional distributors just in case.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing) - No answer yet
Post by: shimmy1996 on Sun, 09 November 2014, 20:56:58
Looks really tempting!
Thinking about ordering a bunch of brown/blues
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing) - No answer yet
Post by: yicaoyimu on Mon, 10 November 2014, 09:35:49
I will take 160 red if this happens.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing) - No answer yet
Post by: iamtootallforthis on Mon, 10 November 2014, 12:29:10
Tempted to get a hold of some of these
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing) - No answer yet
Post by: ItsWhatIDo on Mon, 10 November 2014, 14:23:06
Would buy 70-100 reds if it happens, along with a compatible 60% pcb if eventually availible :P
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing) - No answer yet
Post by: pichu23 on Mon, 10 November 2014, 14:31:26
I'll take 100 Blues if this happen :D
Title: Re: Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing - Red/Black/Brown/Blue)
Post by: Data on Mon, 10 November 2014, 15:17:25
Interested in Browns, maybe up to 150.

Any idea if these would be PCB or plate mount?


They shouldn't be any different from regular ones with the black plastic. Here's the website for specifications. (http://cherry.de/cid/keymodules.htm?cpssessionid=SID-0DC6D4CF-6D0F225D) I'll post a copy at the top.

I did look at your link, thanks.  They don't tell me if you're expecting these to be PCB or plate mount.  It would be helpful to know.  The regular ones with the black plastic also come in PCB and plate mounted flavors.  The differences are kind of a big deal, depending on your build.

Quote
MX1A-GxxA/B

The A/B in the model name designates mount type for the switch.  In this case MX1A-G1NA is the plate mount version and MX1A-G1NB is the PCB mount for the "Brown" style switch.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing) - No answer yet
Post by: feizor on Mon, 10 November 2014, 16:37:02
New GH user starting a GB and no one questions their credibility?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing) - No answer yet
Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 10 November 2014, 16:39:08
New GH user starting a GB and no one questions their credibility?

Actually I reported the thread to let mods deal with it and it would seem with recent events (ex. mods not allowing new people to start group buys) the OP wouldn't be able to actually start a group buy since he is so new.

And I mentioned there is technically already a group buy on deskthority for these.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB Switches (Clear casing) - No answer yet
Post by: frosty on Tue, 11 November 2014, 13:06:35
Will take the cheapest option for 100 switches.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - Never answered. Last attempt this week.
Post by: nandop on Mon, 15 December 2014, 20:59:16
I've contacted a representative at Cherrycorp.com and the last email sent to me was that they were going to contact Europe in regards to any time estimate of when these switches will be available, but never got back to me.

I've sent out another email today and depending on their answer this week, I'll continue with the group or have to cancel like Deskthority.

So far the rumors seems true that Corsair does have priority over them and they mentioned huge backorders from many distributors here in America. They are highly sought after.

Anyways, I'll let you guys know how it goes. I really want this to happen! Sorry about the late news.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - Never answered. Last attempt this week.
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:33:29
If you're trying to do a GB for MX RGBs, the MOQ is somewhere in the neighborhood of 100k. That's 1000 people at 100 a person. It's possible if you can make keyboard with easily doable SMD LEDs.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - Never answered. Last attempt this week.
Post by: nandop on Mon, 15 December 2014, 21:48:20
If you're trying to do a GB for MX RGBs, the MOQ is somewhere in the neighborhood of 100k. That's 1000 people at 100 a person. It's possible if you can make keyboard with easily doable SMD LEDs.

That's true. The SMD LEDs are not that easy to install. Easiest way would be to create LED strips for each row (so they are spaced properly), and then connect the ends to a controller. That way you can install them in any keyboard. Plus, buy only the rows you need if you have a 4% 60% 87% or 100%. What do you think?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - Never answered. Last attempt this week.
Post by: nandop on Thu, 18 December 2014, 07:41:55
Here's the email I received:

"Currently the plan is for a public release in early 2015.  At this point we would be able to order it, however the lead time is currently unknown and the team here will not begin the order process until a forecast or PO is loaded.  Please check back with us toward the latter part of January and we can check to see where we are then."

So, I'll push it towards the end of January for further updates.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - (Pushed until end of January for updates.)
Post by: Blackehart on Thu, 18 December 2014, 11:18:36
interested in 200 of any
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - (Pushed until end of January for updates.)
Post by: nandop on Thu, 18 December 2014, 11:34:25
interested in 200 of any

Will you be replacing the inside? In other words, purchasing to use the clear casing only? I'll see if they can sell just that because I'm also interested in the clear casing, but not with the switches offered.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - Never answered. Last attempt this week.
Post by: pichu23 on Thu, 18 December 2014, 11:42:01
Here's the email I received:

"Currently the plan is for a public release in early 2015.  At this point we would be able to order it, however the lead time is currently unknown and the team here will not begin the order process until a forecast or PO is loaded.  Please check back with us toward the latter part of January and we can check to see where we are then."

So, I'll push it towards the end of January for further updates.

Great news  :)
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - (Pushed until end of January for updates.)
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 18 December 2014, 11:57:25
If you're trying to do a GB for MX RGBs, the MOQ is somewhere in the neighborhood of 100k. That's 1000 people at 100 a person. It's possible if you can make keyboard with easily doable SMD LEDs.

I got some clarification on this, it is $100K per year not 100K pcs
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - (Pushed until end of January for updates.)
Post by: pichu23 on Thu, 18 December 2014, 12:01:31
If you're trying to do a GB for MX RGBs, the MOQ is somewhere in the neighborhood of 100k. That's 1000 people at 100 a person. It's possible if you can make keyboard with easily doable SMD LEDs.

I got some clarification on this, it is $100K per year not 100K pcs

Holy... BibleThump  :(
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: nandop on Thu, 18 December 2014, 12:19:05
I added an interest form. I'm really determined to make this happen and quite invested in it. If anyone would like to team up with their resources, that would be amazing and very welcome! :D

I understand quantities will depend on price, so I'll keep everyone posted. I'm on GH everyday, so contacting is easy, just give me 24-48 hours.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - (Pushed until end of January for updates.)
Post by: nandop on Thu, 18 December 2014, 12:28:53
If you're trying to do a GB for MX RGBs, the MOQ is somewhere in the neighborhood of 100k. That's 1000 people at 100 a person. It's possible if you can make keyboard with easily doable SMD LEDs.

I got some clarification on this, it is $100K per year not 100K pcs

Is this to become a distributor?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 18 December 2014, 13:15:29
If you're trying to do a GB for MX RGBs, the MOQ is somewhere in the neighborhood of 100k. That's 1000 people at 100 a person. It's possible if you can make keyboard with easily doable SMD LEDs.

I got some clarification on this, it is $100K per year not 100K pcs

Is this to become a distributor?

Yes
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: Vintage on Thu, 18 December 2014, 17:52:42
blues plz if the price is not insane
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: ideus on Thu, 18 December 2014, 18:20:00
If you're trying to do a GB for MX RGBs, the MOQ is somewhere in the neighborhood of 100k. That's 1000 people at 100 a person. It's possible if you can make keyboard with easily doable SMD LEDs.

I got some clarification on this, it is $100K per year not 100K pcs

Is this to become a distributor?

Yes

This is insane.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: Digitize on Sun, 21 December 2014, 23:10:14
Interesting. Very interesting. Though I don't understand the reason for a clear switch case but none the less if their is a demand their will be supplies.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: FrostyToast on Sun, 21 December 2014, 23:13:47
Interesting. Very interesting. Though I don't understand the reason for a clear switch case but none the less if their is a demand their will be supplies.

1) Bling. It looks different and I honestly have no idea if anyone would do this.
2) More light diffusion. This allows light from LEDs to diffuse more evenly allowing for cleaner and brighter lighting.
3) This allows for in-switch LEDs. This not only makes the light more even, but will also rid interference with keycaps as LEDs can sometimes cause issues in that regard.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: nandop on Sun, 21 December 2014, 23:15:59
Interesting. Very interesting. Though I don't understand the reason for a clear switch case but none the less if their is a demand their will be supplies.

Once I'm able to get a hold of these, I can start developing RGB PCBs (currently in very early prototyping stages). If you are not a big fan of LEDs, then it would be more difficult to see a reason for it. :D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: Digitize on Tue, 23 December 2014, 02:05:50
Interesting. Very interesting. Though I don't understand the reason for a clear switch case but none the less if their is a demand their will be supplies.

1) Bling. It looks different and I honestly have no idea if anyone would do this.
2) More light diffusion. This allows light from LEDs to diffuse more evenly allowing for cleaner and brighter lighting.
3) This allows for in-switch LEDs. This not only makes the light more even, but will also rid interference with keycaps as LEDs can sometimes cause issues in that regard.

I do like the diffusion of light aspect of it. I didn't know that. Where do you find inswitch LEDs?


Interesting. Very interesting. Though I don't understand the reason for a clear switch case but none the less if their is a demand their will be supplies.

Once I'm able to get a hold of these, I can start developing RGB PCBs (currently in very early prototyping stages). If you are not a big fan of LEDs, then it would be more difficult to see a reason for it. :D

It's not that I'm not a big fan LEDs it is just that I have extremely little knowledge about LEDs beside it providing backlight to a keyboard. I've been reading, reading a lot here and there seeing what people are doing to their keyboards and seeing what do I want if I was to build my own or build upon someone's pcb. 

Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: jaemzp on Tue, 23 December 2014, 22:50:43
I'd grab 200 blacks. Form filled.. hopefully this actually happens as I don't want to take apart an rgb keyboard for these
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: sethk_ on Tue, 23 December 2014, 22:55:42
This would be awesome, since the thing only available close to this is clear switch tops.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: nandop on Tue, 23 December 2014, 23:10:40
I'd grab 200 blacks. Form filled.. hopefully this actually happens as I don't want to take apart an rgb keyboard for these

Yep. Hopefully the supplier has good news. Been talking to the representative for a couple of months now. Now I have an estimated order to check if we meet MOQ.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Wed, 24 December 2014, 00:41:14
down for 200 brown pcb mounted switches
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: TLSC.wipeOut on Mon, 12 January 2015, 01:00:05
any updates on this?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: nandop on Mon, 12 January 2015, 01:03:17
Received this email:

[...]As for the MX RGB, pricing is just now being set up.  I can pass your information onto the sales person who is gathering some initial orders.  It may be some time yet before we get stock on these.
 
That’s about all the new information on this we have at this time.  I’m copying our Sr. Technician.  Feel free to keep in touch with either of us.[...]

[...] I will let you know the next step as soon as Sales advises us on the status.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: Barracuda on Mon, 12 January 2015, 10:44:03
Will they be available in MX Clear?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: pichu23 on Mon, 12 January 2015, 14:02:45
Received this email:

[...]As for the MX RGB, pricing is just now being set up.  I can pass your information onto the sales person who is gathering some initial orders.  It may be some time yet before we get stock on these.
 
That’s about all the new information on this we have at this time.  I’m copying our Sr. Technician.  Feel free to keep in touch with either of us.[...]

[...] I will let you know the next step as soon as Sales advises us on the status.

yes, yes, yes.  :-X
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: nandop on Mon, 12 January 2015, 15:54:27
Will they be available in MX Clear?

So far, the Cherry.de website seems to have only the "major" 4 types: Red, Black, Brown, Blue.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: dj027x on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:22:06
Interesting. Very interesting. Though I don't understand the reason for a clear switch case but none the less if their is a demand their will be supplies.

Once I'm able to get a hold of these, I can start developing RGB PCBs (currently in very early prototyping stages). If you are not a big fan of LEDs, then it would be more difficult to see a reason for it. :D

I'm in the same boat. 3mm rgb leds don't exist afaik, but rgb smd leds (yay acronyms!) would work wonders with this clear switch case. Honestly, I was going to go with matias clickys cuz I quite like the feel, and they have a clear body, but good luck finding new alps keycaps, let-alone blanks, let-alone transparent blanks lol.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: nandop on Mon, 12 January 2015, 22:55:01
Interesting. Very interesting. Though I don't understand the reason for a clear switch case but none the less if their is a demand their will be supplies.

Once I'm able to get a hold of these, I can start developing RGB PCBs (currently in very early prototyping stages). If you are not a big fan of LEDs, then it would be more difficult to see a reason for it. :D

I'm in the same boat. 3mm rgb leds don't exist afaik, but rgb smd leds (yay acronyms!) would work wonders with this clear switch case. Honestly, I was going to go with matias clickys cuz I quite like the feel, and they have a clear body, but good luck finding new alps keycaps, let-alone blanks, let-alone transparent blanks lol.

Yep. That's the major problem. We have people here that are capable of designing RGB LED PCBs (acronyms lol for real).

Who makes Alps keycaps? Can't we just run a group buy for that? All it is PBT clear plastic, with a coating on top and then written legends by laser. If a factory can produce these in Cherry, and they also produce Alps, they can for sure produce LED compatible keycaps. But what do I know :P
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: dj027x on Mon, 12 January 2015, 23:12:04
Interesting. Very interesting. Though I don't understand the reason for a clear switch case but none the less if their is a demand their will be supplies.

Once I'm able to get a hold of these, I can start developing RGB PCBs (currently in very early prototyping stages). If you are not a big fan of LEDs, then it would be more difficult to see a reason for it. :D

I'm in the same boat. 3mm rgb leds don't exist afaik, but rgb smd leds (yay acronyms!) would work wonders with this clear switch case. Honestly, I was going to go with matias clickys cuz I quite like the feel, and they have a clear body, but good luck finding new alps keycaps, let-alone blanks, let-alone transparent blanks lol.

Yep. That's the major problem. We have people here that are capable of designing RGB LED PCBs (acronyms lol for real).

Who makes Alps keycaps? Can't we just run a group buy for that? All it is PBT clear plastic, with a coating on top and then written legends by laser. If a factory can produce these in Cherry, and they also produce Alps, they can for sure produce LED compatible keycaps. But what do I know :P

Afaik, SP is the only place that makes alps keycaps, and they don't offer much variety before it gets costly
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing - (Pushed until end of January for updates.)
Post by: Blackehart on Thu, 15 January 2015, 16:15:02
interested in 200 of any

Will you be replacing the inside? In other words, purchasing to use the clear casing only? I'll see if they can sell just that because I'm also interested in the clear casing, but not with the switches offered.

If the switches are outrageously priced, then I might just go for casing only.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: DrSchlock on Tue, 27 January 2015, 10:15:27
Count me in for 200 MX Red (Plate mount),
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: monotagary on Tue, 27 January 2015, 11:38:18
Filled out the form! Interested in 100 plate mounts for just the clear casing. Can anyone confirm that the rectangular LEDs are going to be able to fit inside these?  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: Synjin on Tue, 27 January 2015, 11:50:13
In for 300 but would be  niece to have clear stems perhaps instead of browns.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX Clear casing (Updates coming end of Jan.) - Please Fill Form! :)
Post by: nandop on Fri, 30 January 2015, 17:32:38
In for 300 but would be  niece to have clear stems perhaps instead of browns.

Unfortunately, the seller only gave me 4 options Red, Blue, Black, and Brown. They haven't contacted me yet. I'm not sure what's taking so long!
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB (Help needed from experienced group buy leaders) -Updates!
Post by: Barracuda on Sat, 31 January 2015, 18:19:22
would  these be compatible with the standard poker 2 plate and pcb?
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB (Help needed from experienced group buy leaders) -Updates!
Post by: Barracuda on Sun, 01 February 2015, 08:40:44
would  these be compatible with the standard poker 2 plate and pcb?

Note: I don't plan on using rgb leds, just white ones
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB (Help needed from experienced group buy leaders) -Updates!
Post by: Synjin on Mon, 02 February 2015, 23:32:12
would  these be compatible with the standard poker 2 plate and pcb?

Note: I don't plan on using rgb leds, just white ones
These should work the same way any normal cherry switch would theoretically though I have not tried it so i can say for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB (Help needed from experienced group buy leaders) -Updates!
Post by: Asininity on Sat, 21 February 2015, 17:18:24
I would be interested in Browns, Blacks, and Blues. The issue is price. Without knowing the price I can't say for certain how many switches I would be willing to buy.

I really hope this goes through! I'm really curious how much they're going to be.
Title: Re: [IC] Cherry MX RGB (Help needed from experienced group buy leaders) -Updates!
Post by: nandop on Sat, 21 February 2015, 19:06:28
The company who I was going to "pig back" the order with is going to take a while to place the order. In the meantime, they will most likely be available before I could start this group buy. Turning it "purposeless" for lack of a better word. So I have decided to not dedicate my time towards this group buy anymore. When the opportunity presents itself again in the future, I will come back and restart this group buy.  I'm sorry to disappoint guys. I hope you understand.