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Title: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 25 December 2014, 22:12:43: Hey Hackers!
2014 has been a blast of a year with all the #GOLD plated goodness! Going to start off the New Year by introducing a 60% kit GB with a super-fast turnaround so you can start assembling early next year!
Everyone loves gold. I love gold plated springs (and I'm sure everyone else does), but deep down inside I wanted something more special. So I thought, why not gold plate stabilizer wires? Has no one really never thought of that?
As some people may have noticed on the forums the past couple days, some pictures of gold plated stab wires have shown up. This was a custom commission I requested through SPRiT, and the results are simply phenomenal! SPRiT has agreed to only produce 60 sets of gold plated SS stabs for this “Simply 60 GB”.

No MOQ this time. PCBs are already produced with factory pre-soldered diodes & resistors. Firmware has already been flashed & updated!
Only 60 spots will be open for this GB. PCB/Plate/Stabs are not to be sold separately.

What's included in this kit:
60% SPRiT PCB (White/Black) - Factory pre-soldered diodes & resistors. Firmware already flashed & updated!
60% 5mm V1.1 Acrylic Plate - V1.1 is a revision of the original 5mm Acrylic plate. I've requested for FULL switchtop removal, which includes the ESC position.
1 set of 18k Gold Plated SS PCB mount Stabilizers (4x 2u Gold stabs, 1x 6.25u Gold stab).
M2 screws to bolt PCB to the case of your choice
1x Green Tea & 1x Strawberry Kit Kat for all participants. Spreading some (late) holiday cheer :D

Optional:
7u Gold SS Spacebar wire
65x Cherry Switches (Blue/Brown/Red/Black)
~100x Gold Plated Springs
70x LEDs
130x Individually removed standard length SIP Sockets

Shipping schedule: Shipping will start around second week of January.

Order Here (http://zealpc.net/products/gb)

Total Price: $95 - Includes GB fee for packing materials/boxes etc. 4% "Tax" (PP fees) will be applied at checkout
Shipping to USA via DHL Express (1 day) - $17
Shipping to EU via DHL Express (Mostly 2-3days) - $30 (European members can add $15 for me to cover ALL VAT/Tax/COD/Processing fees. Please PM if you'd like this option)
Shipping to Canada Via Canada Post (1-7 days/1-3days)- $8-15 (Expedited Parcel/Xpresspost options available)

Picture samples :)

Gold Plated Stabilizers
(http://i.imgur.com/Nl6kNhU.jpg)

Sample pic of the PCB, Plate & Stabs assembled in a Red FMJ case. Switches were not soldered, so some switches may not be seated properly.
(http://i.imgur.com/OP3sr63.jpg)

Here's some different sample plates on the SPRiT PCB. *Do note that many pictures of the acrylic plate still have the protective plastic coating on top. Actual plate should be more transparent*

Clear Plate
(http://i.imgur.com/bycgcHZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/YjAy73P.jpg)

White Matte Plate
(http://i.imgur.com/tcEwya1.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/J81k5ZT.jpg)

Skyblue (Turquoise) Transparent
(http://i.imgur.com/MYGSg5N.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/5DH8v5A.jpg)

Orange Transparent
(http://i.imgur.com/5PeyK8C.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ag1nPsE.jpg)

Charcoal (Blue-Gray Tint) Transparent
(http://i.imgur.com/oQSj4Tn.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Ca46XLM.jpg)

Shots of factory pre-soldered diodes & resistors. :)
(http://i.imgur.com/pLaj6wO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/2mEJhfh.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/l4ep1Sx.jpg)
Order Here (http://zealpc.net/products/gb)
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: MrChunky on Fri, 26 December 2014, 07:02:52: Nice! Is it possible to order the gold plated stabs separately? I already have an order for PCBs from Sprit, so there is no point to double down here.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: pichu23 on Fri, 26 December 2014, 07:25:38: Any way I could just get the gold plated stabs ? :D

Edit: didn't read properly. Guess not. :(
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Evo_Spec on Fri, 26 December 2014, 07:28:00: Dang, i just got a GON or i'd totally be on this...
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: SpAmRaY on Fri, 26 December 2014, 08:40:12: This isn't really a group buy.

If all parts are already produced and just being sold this is just a product for sale.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: pasph on Fri, 26 December 2014, 09:54:41: What about finish a 1 year GB before starting a new one?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: ideus on Fri, 26 December 2014, 09:59:27: Quote from: pasph on Fri, 26 December 2014, 09:54:41
What about finish a 1 year GB before starting a new one?

Which one is that?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: pasph on Fri, 26 December 2014, 10:00:17: R1 R2 R3
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: quochung1989 on Fri, 26 December 2014, 10:01:46: So sad :(. I can't get gold-plated stabilizer set :-\
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 26 December 2014, 10:17:58: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Fri, 26 December 2014, 08:40:12
This isn't really a group buy.

If all parts are already produced and just being sold this is just a product for sale.

Plates require about a week to cut new V1.1 ones. Pictures I took are only samples, and does not include all available colours. You can see some plates in the image are V1.

Gold plated stabs also require production. I only have 1 set from my initial sample request.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: billnye on Fri, 26 December 2014, 10:26:02: Thanks for doing this Zeal!

If I can buy some gold stabs separately I would be in on this. I'm not really looking for another 60% board at the moment.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: litster on Fri, 26 December 2014, 12:08:34: From reading the thread title, I thought you are making gold-plated stabilizers that are 60 feet long.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: BlackDragonTribal on Fri, 26 December 2014, 14:16:54: Interesting
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: MOZ on Fri, 26 December 2014, 14:37:40: I think you'd have a better GB if you ran only gold-plated stabs, maybe only wires, but stabs should be a good run as well.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 26 December 2014, 15:02:53: Can I see a sample photo of the auto changing multi color LEDs?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 26 December 2014, 15:10:57: Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 26 December 2014, 15:02:53
Can I see a sample photo of the auto changing multi color LEDs?
:)

Mostly a fun LED for Esc/caps lock/spacebar position.
Or you can make a disco board. ;)
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 26 December 2014, 15:13:28: Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 26 December 2014, 15:10:57
Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 26 December 2014, 15:02:53
Can I see a sample photo of the auto changing multi color LEDs?
:)

Mostly a fun LED for Esc/caps lock/spacebar position.
Or you can make a disco board. ;)

Those are actually really awesome. Think I have a new project board haha. I'll more than likely be ordering soon.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: monotagary on Fri, 26 December 2014, 16:43:19: Just in time! I got an soldering set-up for Christmas so I'm looking forward to start a project. Sure enough you show up with this!

Looking forward to get my first project underway. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: FreeChemicals on Fri, 26 December 2014, 21:52:08: Well, guess I'm gonna get my first custom board then ;D

I'd like to use the $15 to cover ALL VAT/Tax/COD/Processing fees, pm sent!
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Digitize on Sat, 27 December 2014, 00:41:18: Quote from: quochung1989 on Fri, 26 December 2014, 10:01:46
So sad :(. I can't get gold-plated stabilizer set :-\

I'm with you. I'm sad too. :(
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: frostylove on Sat, 27 December 2014, 22:56:13: Quote from: litster on Fri, 26 December 2014, 12:08:34
From reading the thread title, I thought you are making gold-plated stabilizers that are 60 feet long.

LOL
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: shimmy1996 on Sun, 28 December 2014, 03:47:55: Quote from: litster on Fri, 26 December 2014, 12:08:34
From reading the thread title, I thought you are making gold-plated stabilizers that are 60 feet long.
:D Actually that would be slightly awesome XDDD. Is there a world record for the largest keyboard yet?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rand77 on Mon, 29 December 2014, 02:59:06: I have a TEX 60% case (the new ones I think). Does anyone know if there will be any geometry issues with the 5mm plate and/or PCB?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: radio_killah on Mon, 29 December 2014, 13:44:42: I just want some of those gold stabs too.. If you do offer just the stabs I'll bite for sure.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: FreeChemicals on Mon, 29 December 2014, 14:09:12: Quote from: rand77 on Mon, 29 December 2014, 02:59:06
I have a TEX 60% case (the new ones I think). Does anyone know if there will be any geometry issues with the 5mm plate and/or PCB?

AFAIK, the SPRiT 60% PCB can fit in a Poker case. If the TEX supports a Poker (I'm pretty sure it does), you should be fine.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Mon, 29 December 2014, 16:47:49: Quote from: rand77 on Mon, 29 December 2014, 02:59:06
I have a TEX 60% case (the new ones I think). Does anyone know if there will be any geometry issues with the 5mm plate and/or PCB?

Tex cases are direct poker case swaps, so the plate + PCB will fit no problem. :)
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: lotus1109 on Tue, 30 December 2014, 22:15:27: Would like to know if the PCB and plate support true hhkb layout?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rand77 on Wed, 31 December 2014, 04:15:15: Quote from: Zeal on Mon, 29 December 2014, 16:47:49
Quote from: rand77 on Mon, 29 December 2014, 02:59:06
I have a TEX 60% case (the new ones I think). Does anyone know if there will be any geometry issues with the 5mm plate and/or PCB?

Tex cases are direct poker case swaps, so the plate + PCB will fit no problem. :)

Thanks for the info! This is going to be my first custom keyboard project. Time to break out the old soldering station.

Decided to go with MX Blacks w/ 50g springs. Also considered ergo-grays, but decided to a super lightweight linear switch.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 31 December 2014, 23:57:14: Quote from: lotus1109 on Tue, 30 December 2014, 22:15:27
Would like to know if the PCB and plate support true hhkb layout?

PCB supports 1x, 1.5x, 7x, 1.5x, 1x "HHKB" layout. Plate would support that layout no problem, but would have empty 1.5x spots in the corners if you don't have some sort of cover.

---

Took some pics of the factory pre-soldered diodes & resistors on the backside of the PCB. Best I could do without a macro lens. :)
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 07 January 2015, 22:34:00: Gold plated wires are done. Box is being shipped to me today, and should arrive on Friday (or Monday) my time. Will pack everything as soon as it arrives and have orders sent out asap Monday / Tuesday. :)
(http://i.imgur.com/hf7irkH.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Digitize on Wed, 07 January 2015, 22:51:41: Quote from: Zeal on Wed, 07 January 2015, 22:34:00
Gold plated wires are done. Box is being shipped to me today, and should arrive on Friday my time. Will pack everything over the weekend and have orders sent out on Monday. :)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hf7irkH.jpg)

That GOLD goodness. So sad that bling didn't make it to my board. :'(
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: FreeChemicals on Thu, 08 January 2015, 05:13:17: Quote from: Zeal on Wed, 07 January 2015, 22:34:00
Gold plated wires are done. Box is being shipped to me today, and should arrive on Friday (or Monday) my time. Will pack everything as soon as it arrives and have orders sent out asap Monday / Tuesday. :)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hf7irkH.jpg)

Awesome, they look great. Thanks for the update :)
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rpeterclark on Thu, 08 January 2015, 08:17:56: Those look great! Just to make sure that I'm understanding correctly... the other components of the kit are also ready and you'll be shipping complete orders?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 08 January 2015, 10:12:43: Quote from: rpeterclark on Thu, 08 January 2015, 08:17:56
Those look great! Just to make sure that I'm understanding correctly... the other components of the kit are also ready and you'll be shipping complete orders?

Yes, of course!
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rpeterclark on Thu, 08 January 2015, 10:44:11: Fantastic! :) It's certainly the quickest turn-around of any group buy that I've ever been a part of. Nice work!
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 17:20:04: Can we still order/has maximum order count been reached already?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:41:05: Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 17:20:04
Can we still order/has maximum order count been reached already?

You can still order. :)
What colour plate are you interested in? I'll double check availability.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:47:04: Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:41:05
Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 17:20:04
Can we still order/has maximum order count been reached already?

You can still order. :)
What colour plate are you interested in? I'll double check availability.

Awesome, any skyblue transparent or clear available?

Also white matte.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:48:53: Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:41:05
Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 17:20:04
Can we still order/has maximum order count been reached already?

You can still order. :)
What colour plate are you interested in? I'll double check availability.

Matte white available?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:49:20: Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:47:04
Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:41:05
Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 17:20:04
Can we still order/has maximum order count been reached already?

You can still order. :)
What colour plate are you interested in? I'll double check availability.

Awesome, any skyblue transparent or clear available?
Yes, I'll have both available on Monday!
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:49:34: Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:48:53
Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:41:05
Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 17:20:04
Can we still order/has maximum order count been reached already?

You can still order. :)
What colour plate are you interested in? I'll double check availability.

Matte white available?
Yessir. (but I don't have bags of multi-colour leds)
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:54:38: Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:49:20
Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:47:04
Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:41:05
Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 17:20:04
Can we still order/has maximum order count been reached already?

You can still order. :)
What colour plate are you interested in? I'll double check availability.

Awesome, any skyblue transparent or clear available?
Yes, I'll have both available on Monday!

Sounds good, I'll place my order sometime this weekend then, thanks for this Zeal.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 09 January 2015, 20:05:15: Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:49:34
Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:48:53
Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:41:05
Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 17:20:04
Can we still order/has maximum order count been reached already?

You can still order. :)
What colour plate are you interested in? I'll double check availability.

Matte white available?
Yessir. (but I don't have bags of multi-colour leds)
Damn :'( I'll figure that out lol
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 20:10:02: Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 09 January 2015, 20:05:15
Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:49:34
Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:48:53
Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:41:05
Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 17:20:04
Can we still order/has maximum order count been reached already?

You can still order. :)
What colour plate are you interested in? I'll double check availability.

Matte white available?
Yessir. (but I don't have bags of multi-colour leds)
Damn :'( I'll figure that out lol

I might have like 3 or 4...but not a bag. :(
No one ordered them. D:
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 09 January 2015, 20:19:28: Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 20:10:02
Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 09 January 2015, 20:05:15
Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:49:34
Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:48:53
Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 09 January 2015, 19:41:05
Quote from: ceflame on Fri, 09 January 2015, 17:20:04
Can we still order/has maximum order count been reached already?

You can still order. :)
What colour plate are you interested in? I'll double check availability.

Matte white available?
Yessir. (but I don't have bags of multi-colour leds)
Damn :'( I'll figure that out lol

I might have like 3 or 4...but not a bag. :(
No one ordered them. D:

I was thinking of doing that disco board we talked about haha.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: howthegodschill on Fri, 09 January 2015, 21:39:26: Just ordered one. I'm so psyched on this order!
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Mon, 12 January 2015, 14:01:07: Very Soon^TM

(http://puu.sh/eqDDJ/e31c6853b0.png)
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:55:05: I shipped out 4 GB orders yesterday (some are already delivered/on the vehicle for delivery), and am in the process of packing more today. Counting the stabs/packing & bubble wrapping everything in generous layers is taking lots of time. I should have everything done and shipped by tomorrow. Thanks for your patience!
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: keyit on Wed, 14 January 2015, 17:23:17: will the order status have changed to fulfilled if shipped on the website?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 14 January 2015, 17:39:57: Quote from: keyit on Wed, 14 January 2015, 17:23:17
will the order status have changed to fulfilled if shipped on the website?

Yes. If you checked out via PayPal as well, you should receive 3 tracking emails. One from DHL, one from Paypal & one from my site.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Dreamre on Wed, 14 January 2015, 17:45:22: How does Sprit's PCB compare with GONS?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: howthegodschill on Wed, 14 January 2015, 22:06:24: Quote from: Zeal on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:55:05
I shipped out 4 GB orders yesterday (some are already delivered/on the vehicle for delivery), and am in the process of packing more today. Counting the stabs/packing & bubble wrapping everything in generous layers is taking lots of time. I should have everything done and shipped by tomorrow. Thanks for your patience!
A lot of people are frustrated right now with the Sprit case delay, so know that your transparency with this is appreciated.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rpeterclark on Thu, 15 January 2015, 05:29:52: Order received! It was packed wonderfully and the gold plated stabs look super nice. I'll be working on this over the weekend. :-)

Thanks Zeal!
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: FreeChemicals on Thu, 15 January 2015, 06:48:34: I've also received the set today & would like to thank you again!

ps. The cable (and everything else) looks amazing!

/edit

Might as well add a picture:

(http://i.imgur.com/V1ZWfgTl.jpg) (http://imgur.com/V1ZWfgT)
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 15 January 2015, 14:05:06: Quote from: Dreamre on Wed, 14 January 2015, 17:45:22
How does Sprit's PCB compare with GONS?

I can't really speak for GON as I don't have one of his PCBs, but SPRiT's PCB has 13 standoff holes (if you make a custom case and decide to screw all 13 in for a super rigid feel or use the Model 3 case). The acrylic plate allows for 12 of the 13 standoff supports to be screwed in. SPRiT PCB also comes factory pre-soldered with diodes and resistors, whereas normal NERD60 PCBs come only w/ the controller & other small parts soldered. Both are 1.6mm thick, SPRiT's comes ready in black and white (not sure about NERD60). Mini USB for SPRiT 60 is through hole soldered, whereas GON's is surface mounted.

That's probably the only differences I can think of off the top of my head, hardware wise.

Quote from: howthegodschill on Wed, 14 January 2015, 22:06:24
Quote from: Zeal on Wed, 14 January 2015, 16:55:05
I shipped out 4 GB orders yesterday (some are already delivered/on the vehicle for delivery), and am in the process of packing more today. Counting the stabs/packing & bubble wrapping everything in generous layers is taking lots of time. I should have everything done and shipped by tomorrow. Thanks for your patience!
A lot of people are frustrated right now with the Sprit case delay, so know that your transparency with this is appreciated.
Understandable. He's working hard on emailing each user & confirming address prior to shipping. People are getting their cases, but they may not be the vocal ones (I know since he's showed me pictures of boxed up orders ready to ship). Boxing up individual orders takes a lot more time when compared to preparing a bulk shipment. This GB however is completely separate from SPRiT's GB, as I'm fulfilling all shipments.

Quote from: rpeterclark on Thu, 15 January 2015, 05:29:52
Order received! It was packed wonderfully and the gold plated stabs look super nice. I'll be working on this over the weekend. :-)

Thanks Zeal!

:D Be sure to post pics of the worklog!

Quote from: FreeChemicals on Thu, 15 January 2015, 06:48:34
I've also received the set today & would like to thank you again!

ps. The cable (and everything else) looks amazing!

/edit

Might as well add a picture:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/V1ZWfgT.jpg)

Thanks for sharing! Not everything is pictured in there right? I'm sure I included the m.2x5 screws and lube. Also yay for fast shipping :)

Note to self: Need to buy more tape.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Dreamre on Thu, 15 January 2015, 15:33:12: Thanks for the response Zeal. In terms of the re-programming of the board, how is the program that does that? I'm guessing this is also fully backlit too right?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 15 January 2015, 16:07:06: Quote from: Dreamre on Thu, 15 January 2015, 15:33:12
Thanks for the response Zeal. In terms of the re-programming of the board, how is the program that does that? I'm guessing this is also fully backlit too right?

SPRiT PCBs can be programmed here: http://boot.winkeyless.kr/bootMapper/
All macros / key mapping can be set with the online bootmapper. Yes, the board is fully backlit and has different lighting settings / modes (caps lock LED is off by default, as it's used as an indicator). You can also create your own custom lighting effects if you know how.

infiniti has also written a pretty nice guide (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58945.0) explaining how to flash & program the PCB.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: FreeChemicals on Thu, 15 January 2015, 16:44:53: Quote from: Zeal on Thu, 15 January 2015, 14:05:06
Quote from: FreeChemicals on Thu, 15 January 2015, 06:48:34
I've also received the set today & would like to thank you again!

ps. The cable (and everything else) looks amazing!

/edit

Might as well add a picture:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/V1ZWfgT.jpg)

Thanks for sharing! Not everything is pictured in there right? I'm sure I included the m.2x5 screws and lube. Also yay for fast shipping :)

Note to self: Need to buy more tape.

You're absolutely right, I'm not sure why I haven't included those when I took the picture! I kind of enjoyed f5'ing the DHL page to see how fast it was being shipped .. ;D
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Ouro on Thu, 15 January 2015, 18:22:55: I'm a noob but I want to build my own keyboard and this seems like a really well priced kit.

If I were to purchase this all I would need are switches to solder onto the PCB and a controller like teensy, yes?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Evo_Spec on Thu, 15 January 2015, 18:29:08: Quote from: Ouro on Thu, 15 January 2015, 18:22:55
I'm a noob but I want to build my own keyboard and this seems like a really well priced kit.

If I were to purchase this all I would need are switches to solder onto the PCB and a controller like teensy, yes?

The controller is already on-board, all you'd need is a case and solder the switches and LED's if you choose.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 15 January 2015, 18:31:21: Quote from: Ouro on Thu, 15 January 2015, 18:22:55
I'm a noob but I want to build my own keyboard and this seems like a really well priced kit.

If I were to purchase this all I would need are switches to solder onto the PCB and a controller like teensy, yes?

I offer the common 4 Cherry switches on my product page as well. The other less common switches can be arranged if I have stock. (All except for Clear & White).

Controller is already soldered onto the PCB. It uses the ps2avr, not a teensy (those are usually for hand wiring).

The only thing you'll need is a case & mini USB cable. :)
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: howthegodschill on Thu, 15 January 2015, 19:20:39: Three different confirmed shipping emails have got me foaming at the mouth with anticipation. So glad I get off of work early tomorrow.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 19:26:42: Alright, finally placed my order. Decided I couldn't resist doing an all clear and gold (already have springs and gold sip sockets are on the way) themed board. I'll have to figure out what to do about LEDs though. I really wanted those color shifting ones =( Once again though, thanks for the awesome GB dude.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 15 January 2015, 20:11:36: Quote from: howthegodschill on Thu, 15 January 2015, 19:20:39
Three different confirmed shipping emails have got me foaming at the mouth with anticipation. So glad I get off of work early tomorrow.

It's like Amazon prime shipping, but faster! :eek:

Quote from: exitfire401 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 19:26:42
Alright, finally placed my order. Decided I couldn't resist doing an all clear and gold (already have springs and gold sip sockets are on the way) themed board. I'll have to figure out what to do about LEDs though. I really wanted those color shifting ones =( Once again though, thanks for the awesome GB dude.

You picked white matte plate, but mentioned doing an all clear & gold build. Will PM for confirmation & some other info.

Btw, those 2x3x4 rgb leds are really cool. Haven't been able to find any other ones in that form factor...
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: exitfire401 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 20:14:02: Quote from: Zeal on Thu, 15 January 2015, 20:11:36
Quote from: howthegodschill on Thu, 15 January 2015, 19:20:39
Three different confirmed shipping emails have got me foaming at the mouth with anticipation. So glad I get off of work early tomorrow.

It's like Amazon prime shipping, but faster! :eek:

Quote from: exitfire401 on Thu, 15 January 2015, 19:26:42
Alright, finally placed my order. Decided I couldn't resist doing an all clear and gold (already have springs and gold sip sockets are on the way) themed board. I'll have to figure out what to do about LEDs though. I really wanted those color shifting ones =( Once again though, thanks for the awesome GB dude.

You picked white matte plate, but mentioned doing an all clear & gold build. Will PM for confirmation & some other info.

Btw, those 2x3x4 rgb leds are really cool. Haven't been able to find any other ones in that form factor...

White matte was correct. I misspoke in the post haha. I'm looking for the matte look.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 16 January 2015, 21:56:07: Wow...DHL doesn't **** around. My package is already in Ohio.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Fri, 16 January 2015, 22:05:25: Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 16 January 2015, 21:56:07
Wow...DHL doesn't **** around. My package is already in Ohio.
Not yet..That's just sending the customs info to their main sorting hub in Ohio ahead of time so it clears customs within 30mins. It'll prob arrive in Ohio around 3am EST and camp there for a while during the weekends til midnight Monday and start moving again. :D If you had ordered earlier, I prob could have packed your order before the same day cut-off time on Thursday. :P
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: exitfire401 on Fri, 16 January 2015, 22:10:36: Quote from: Zeal on Fri, 16 January 2015, 22:05:25
Quote from: exitfire401 on Fri, 16 January 2015, 21:56:07
Wow...DHL doesn't **** around. My package is already in Ohio.
Not yet..That's just sending the customs info to their main sorting hub in Ohio ahead of time so it clears customs within 30mins. It'll prob arrive in Ohio around 3am EST and camp there for a while during the weekends til midnight Monday and start moving again. :D If you had ordered earlier, I prob could have packed your order before the same day cut-off time on Thursday. :P

No problem haha. I was just surprised to see anything that close in the shipping info. I'm in no rush anyways. Won't have the case or switches for the board until March anyways.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rand77 on Sat, 24 January 2015, 21:02:28: Just started assembling everything today. Unfortunately ran into a few issues. A few keys are completely non-functional ("e" , "backspace" and "left-alt"). Also there seems to be other random issues where keys sometimes continually registered (e.g. "eeeeeeeeeeeeee") and random delay when pressing other keys.

Checked the diodes for the non-functional keys, and the they seem ok (~0.65V forward voltage drop). The switches are mx blacks with Sprit 50g springs. Below are the pics of my soldering job, it doesn't looked like I shorted anything :)

http://i57.tinypic.com/534dqw.jpg

Does anyone know anything I can try?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Sat, 24 January 2015, 21:17:29: Hmm, could you provide a picture of the solder joints?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rand77 on Sat, 24 January 2015, 21:23:38: Having issues with imgur (I don't think it accepts a 36 MP image). Here it is on dropbox:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/raltnw7x6i1zoy2/DSC00137.JPG?dl=0
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Sat, 24 January 2015, 21:56:22: Hard to tell with the lighting, but some joints could use some reflowing. Solder joints should look like nice shiny "volcanos". Some are a bit too low, and some look like the PCB wasn't heated along with the pin.

Could you try reflowing some of the affected keys and provide some closer up shots of them?

Plugging in the keyboard into a USB hub could also sometimes cause problems.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rand77 on Sat, 24 January 2015, 22:07:16: Quote from: Zeal on Sat, 24 January 2015, 21:56:22
Hard to tell with the lighting, but some joints could use some reflowing. Solder joints should look like nice shiny "volcanos". Some are a bit too low, and some look like the PCB wasn't heated along with the pin.

Could you try reflowing some of the affected keys and provide some closer up shots of them?

Plugging in the keyboard into a USB hub could also sometimes cause problems.

Thanks, I'll definitely re-do some of the solder joints tomorrow and see what happens. Hopefully it fixes the issues.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rand77 on Sun, 25 January 2015, 20:24:52: I re-soldered some of the faulty joints today, and re-flowed any solder joint that did not look good. It turns that one pin on the "e" key wasn't soldered correctly. The other keys were fixed by flashing the correct keymap [keymain_NKRO.hex and keymap_part(thumb)(face)(XTen).hex].

However, sometimes I still get repeated key presses, almost as if the key is stuck (e.g. "eeeeeeeeeeeeee"). This seems to be occurring on many different keys, and doesn't appear to be specific to any one key . Curiously, these problems ONLY occur over USB, PS2 is working just fine. Also, I noticed that the key repeat rate is incredibly fast when holding down a key using both ps2 and usb.

Pictures of the soldering job and complete build are here:

http://imgur.com/a/B76dT

Could it be a switch debouncing issue?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Sun, 25 January 2015, 20:35:58: That's odd. Sounds like you have the setting where Ducky keyboards can force a faster repeat rate/delay. Have you checked your keyboard repeat delay / repeat rate under CP?

I don't think it's a debouncing issue. You can double check with EK switch hitter though: https://elitekeyboards.com/switchhitter.php
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rand77 on Sun, 25 January 2015, 21:04:29: Just tested with EK switch hitter, it seems to be OK for the most part. I've only seen it detect one instance of chatter, and I cannot seem to repeat any more instances.

I've played around with a few lower levels for repeat delay / repeat rate. Lowering the repeat rate certainly has made the keyboard appear much more "normal".

The repeated key presses still occur, but slower. Whenever this occurs it locks out all other keys, and you need to repress the repeating key for it to stop.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: rand77 on Mon, 26 January 2015, 10:55:55: Good news! It seems the key repeat issue is only a problem when using my USB 3.0 ports. It seems there might be an incompatibility with the USB 3.0 controller on my motherboard. I will try to update the drivers for the USB controller.

If I plug the keyboard into a USB 2.0 port it works fine. They keyboard is working perfectly now.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Mon, 26 January 2015, 11:17:06: Quote from: rand77 on Mon, 26 January 2015, 10:55:55
Good news! It seems the key repeat issue is only a problem when using my USB 3.0 ports. It seems there might be an incompatibility with the USB 3.0 controller on my motherboard. I will try to update the drivers for the USB controller.

If I plug the keyboard into a USB 2.0 port it works fine. They keyboard is working perfectly now.

That's great to hear! Strange that your USB 3 ports are causing issues. I plugged in my board into one and didn't notice any problems.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Defect on Sun, 01 February 2015, 08:08:41: 10/10 would buy from Zeal again.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Ouro on Thu, 05 February 2015, 07:41:04: Does this pcb support leds on the pcb like nerd?
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Thu, 05 February 2015, 10:09:56: Quote from: Ouro on Thu, 05 February 2015, 07:41:04
Does this pcb support leds on the pcb like nerd?

Do you mean surface mount LEDs between the switch rows? If so, no it doesn't.

The PCB does support in-switch LEDs however.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: impreziv on Wed, 25 February 2015, 12:15:46: Any chance you'll do another run of this? I'd really like to get my hands on a white PCB and clear plate, but it seems that they've both sold out. I feel like that setup would work best with my blue Tex case ;D
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Zeal on Wed, 25 February 2015, 12:41:39: Quote from: impreziv on Wed, 25 February 2015, 12:15:46
Any chance you'll do another run of this? I'd really like to get my hands on a white PCB and clear plate, but it seems that they've both sold out. I feel like that setup would work best with my blue Tex case ;D

What's remaining is all that's left. I do have plans to run a similar GB or a full set w/ another PCB later on though.
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: bazh on Wed, 25 February 2015, 13:48:02: dammit can I get some gold plate stab only? :'( my 3 pcb have been on hold just because I hadn't found some of these :(
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: Alastoris on Fri, 06 March 2015, 13:53:51: Quote from: Zeal on Wed, 25 February 2015, 12:41:39
Quote from: impreziv on Wed, 25 February 2015, 12:15:46
Any chance you'll do another run of this? I'd really like to get my hands on a white PCB and clear plate, but it seems that they've both sold out. I feel like that setup would work best with my blue Tex case ;D

What's remaining is all that's left. I do have plans to run a similar GB or a full set w/ another PCB later on though.

I look forward to your next run!
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: random_rockets on Wed, 11 March 2015, 18:43:58: Just got my board today with some japanese kit kats :D 10/10 customer service and shipping was quick
Title: Re: [GB]Simply 60 – ft. Gold Plated Stabilizers!
Post by: wlhlm on Sun, 12 April 2015, 04:26:48: Not sure if that's the right place here, but I'm looking for a white matte 5mm plate. Are there any leftovers? Or is there another place I can look for them?