Post by: QWERTim on Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:19:15
Hey Everyone!
I'm back! Albeit just working for myself now until our new project is launched ;) . An exciting opportunity has arisen that I thought I would post here, to see if there would be any interest in:
The new Poker 3 AKA Pok3r, with ISO layout!
Confirmed spec that I can announce:
- Black metal case*
- PBT Key caps
- DE/Nordic/UK Layout - Other layouts to follow in second run (ES, FR and others TBC)
- Cherry MX Red/Blue/Clear/Brown**
*White to follow in next production run
**UK will have all four varieties, NOR will not have MX Blue variant.
The cost will be around €109 although, as an authorised reseller I can offer pre-order discount, which will open up in two weeks time and will be about €10-€20.
Would be great to gauge the interest on whether this will be something worth pursuing. Please let me know if you are interested!
Post by: PunksDead on Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:21:18
Post by: azhdar on Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:40:10
ps: for a mx clear version.
Post by: ctrlX on Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:44:50
Post by: wlhlm on Mon, 02 March 2015, 07:49:01
The cost will be around €109 although, as an authorised reseller I can offer pre-order discount, which will open up in two weeks time and will be about €10-€20.Wow, the price looks very promising, considering it'll have a metal case!
EDIT: Would be interested in UK/Clear.
Post by: kaih_ on Mon, 02 March 2015, 08:22:24
Post by: rockin_munki on Mon, 02 March 2015, 08:27:59
Post by: GenKaan on Mon, 02 March 2015, 08:52:11
Browns or Reds would be most interesting
Post by: tommyth94 on Mon, 02 March 2015, 08:52:41
Post by: Oobly on Mon, 02 March 2015, 08:55:06
Post by: bertocq on Mon, 02 March 2015, 09:06:58
Post by: Peddamann on Mon, 02 March 2015, 09:15:52
Post by: spooks on Mon, 02 March 2015, 09:26:07
Post by: ipodah on Mon, 02 March 2015, 09:46:05
Post by: Snottra on Mon, 02 March 2015, 10:14:29
Post by: Whiskeredworm on Mon, 02 March 2015, 10:21:07
Post by: BunnyLake on Mon, 02 March 2015, 10:25:38
Post by: wlhlm on Mon, 02 March 2015, 11:17:14
Post by: arsee on Mon, 02 March 2015, 11:18:50
Post by: arcticflame on Mon, 02 March 2015, 11:31:37
Post by: QWERTim on Mon, 02 March 2015, 12:27:18
Not sure how relevant this is to this particular group buy, but it looks like the Pok3r release is postponed due to bugs. Source (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/2xon6m/news_pok3r_release_postponed_very_little_actual/)This could be to do with the ANSI version, but I'll ask for clarification tomorrow.
Post by: 0x02 on Mon, 02 March 2015, 12:37:40
Post by: honoka on Mon, 02 March 2015, 13:28:29
Post by: cardboardcowboy on Mon, 02 March 2015, 13:31:09
Post by: Artonkn on Mon, 02 March 2015, 13:34:37
Any ETA?
Post by: alex952 on Mon, 02 March 2015, 13:52:10
Post by: Maggot_ff on Mon, 02 March 2015, 14:34:31
Post by: AboveTheSource on Mon, 02 March 2015, 15:47:06
Post by: Tisca on Mon, 02 March 2015, 19:09:32
Clears
What about shipping cost? From where?
Post by: Evo_Spec on Mon, 02 March 2015, 19:37:59
no ISO fo me, thanks for offering us a discount though!
Post by: NorrisB on Mon, 02 March 2015, 21:15:17
Post by: hking0036 on Tue, 03 March 2015, 06:24:25
I definitely want one, probably clears, will have to look up which layout is the common qwerty layoutANSI is US Standard, ISO is EU standard.
ANSI is most common with mechanicals.
Post by: Alpsie on Tue, 03 March 2015, 07:29:38
Nordic layout and brown switches, any color is fine.
where would these ship from ?
Post by: leechbook on Tue, 03 March 2015, 07:35:37
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 03 March 2015, 09:11:47
Post by: Makami on Tue, 03 March 2015, 13:38:04
i would be in, ISO DE and clears for me.
Ty for sharing this.
Have a nice day
Post by: d.caminero on Tue, 03 March 2015, 13:49:19
Post by: fruitlessjester on Tue, 03 March 2015, 14:16:36
Post by: Tyrosh22 on Tue, 03 March 2015, 14:23:53
Post by: Shanghaied on Tue, 03 March 2015, 14:38:08
Post by: Dihedral on Tue, 03 March 2015, 14:50:57
Post by: suicidal_orange on Tue, 03 March 2015, 15:41:13
Post by: wlhlm on Tue, 03 March 2015, 15:49:24
Just had a read and supposedly this has jumpers for Dvorak and Colemak - do you know if this is true and if so what they're planning to do about keycaps? If they're in the box I'll take a black one with blues (to jailhouse) but if not I'll think about it.I don't think they're doing anything special with the keycaps, just like the WASD Code.
Post by: fLaPzZ on Tue, 03 March 2015, 15:56:46
Post by: againer on Tue, 03 March 2015, 16:02:45
And how much is the shipping to switzerland?
Post by: usopia on Tue, 03 March 2015, 18:42:02
Post by: SaiZn on Wed, 04 March 2015, 04:32:29
Post by: QWERTim on Wed, 04 March 2015, 06:00:38
Due to some software bugs, the date has been pushed back to 1st May, although this may change. Pre-orders will subsequently been moved back also.
Have updated original post with more details!
Post by: wlhlm on Wed, 04 March 2015, 06:04:43
UPDATEThat's unfortunate, but I've heard that's kind of the norm with Vortex...
Due to some software bugs, the date has been pushed back to 1st May, although this may change. Pre-orders will subsequently been moved back also.
Have updated original post with more details!
Post by: Giorgio on Wed, 04 March 2015, 06:09:07
Post by: tasman789 on Wed, 04 March 2015, 07:26:29
Post by: Edmundoh on Wed, 04 March 2015, 07:56:57
Post by: kekstee on Wed, 04 March 2015, 08:21:51
The first Pokers alt_gr solution is a bit unfortunate for other layouts.
Post by: leex on Wed, 04 March 2015, 09:24:29
Post by: would on Wed, 04 March 2015, 10:38:04
Are you planning to sell it with ANSI layout as well? If so, I am definitely interested in placing a pre-order for one with red switches.
Post by: pix3l_fodder on Wed, 04 March 2015, 11:26:20
Looking at the Facebook pictures its not clear if its plate mounted?
Post by: Toxic-i- on Wed, 04 March 2015, 12:17:40
Is the LED an option?
Post by: Prelim on Wed, 04 March 2015, 12:30:58
...
Looking at the Facebook pictures its not clear if its plate mounted?
yes, it's plate mounted!
Post by: ReeferMadness on Wed, 04 March 2015, 13:42:31
Post by: Acrypter on Wed, 04 March 2015, 14:03:20
Post by: QWERTim on Thu, 05 March 2015, 09:03:03
Post by: azhdar on Thu, 05 March 2015, 09:08:18
Post by: Toxic-i- on Thu, 05 March 2015, 10:01:44
Post by: Tyrosh22 on Thu, 05 March 2015, 10:04:11
...interested in ISO-DE / MX Blue. ;)
ISO-DE will not be available with MX Blues (or at least the updated starting post says so) ... :(
Post by: QWERTim on Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:33:18
Post by: pix3l_fodder on Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:38:41
https://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear/photos/pb.241720585895659.-2207520000.1425591503./775570859177293/?type=3&theater
with this keyset (looks like PBT)
https://www.facebook.com/Vortexgear/photos/pcb.774126209321758/774125719321807/?type=1&theater
Post by: ctrlX on Thu, 05 March 2015, 15:59:33
No LED options this time around, but I believe the PCB has the option for the end user to install whatever they want!
No LEDs.. Must say that was a bit of a disappointment. The pics released of the Pok3r contain LEDs.
Post by: Shanghaied on Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:09:43
Post by: Prelim on Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:13:00
Tim, any idea if the plate has cut outs for opening the switches without desoldering?
certainly not AFAIK :/ this is a vortex keyboard, not a custom!
Post by: QWERTim on Thu, 05 March 2015, 16:18:47
Tim, any idea if the plate has cut outs for opening the switches without desoldering?I doubt it but I'll certainly request it!
Post by: Shanghaied on Thu, 05 March 2015, 17:38:24
Tim, any idea if the plate has cut outs for opening the switches without desoldering?
certainly not AFAIK :/ this is a vortex keyboard, not a custom!
Can't blame a guy for hoping, right?
Post by: ctrlX on Fri, 06 March 2015, 00:43:39
That would be wicked!Tim, any idea if the plate has cut outs for opening the switches without desoldering?I doubt it but I'll certainly request it!
Crossing my fingers.
Post by: IngRAM on Fri, 06 March 2015, 05:19:12
Post by: mp101 on Fri, 06 March 2015, 06:27:08
I am interested in a pok3r with clears, UK ISO please
Thanks
Post by: Zerster on Fri, 06 March 2015, 08:10:38
Post by: Findecanor on Fri, 06 March 2015, 08:41:24
No LED options this time around, but I believe the PCB has the option for the end user to install whatever they want!How about controller and firmware? If I solder a LED for some or all keys, will the firmware support them out of the box or would I have to upgrade?
Does it support reactive typing mode? (where the key lights up when I press it, instead of all keys pressed all the time)
Post by: Bopler on Fri, 06 March 2015, 14:59:11
Post by: lolpes on Sat, 07 March 2015, 11:01:15
Post by: jip on Sat, 07 March 2015, 11:15:16
Edit: w/ MX Brown switches.
Post by: tedk84 on Sat, 07 March 2015, 11:27:19
Post by: Lpwl on Sat, 07 March 2015, 12:36:27
:thumb:
Post by: Muqq on Mon, 09 March 2015, 08:57:51
Post by: Oobly on Mon, 09 March 2015, 09:25:33
Post by: Dumblez0r on Mon, 09 March 2015, 09:53:54
Post by: Tyrosh22 on Mon, 09 March 2015, 13:46:24
Post by: maxmalkav on Mon, 09 March 2015, 14:41:32
Post by: fruitlessjester on Mon, 09 March 2015, 17:03:51
Post by: engstroem on Wed, 11 March 2015, 09:12:52
Post by: dnlx on Thu, 12 March 2015, 10:42:51
Post by: cml on Thu, 12 March 2015, 12:56:33
Post by: Zophos on Thu, 12 March 2015, 14:07:35
Post by: Bucake on Thu, 12 March 2015, 17:47:18
Post by: Prollgurke on Sat, 14 March 2015, 11:59:46
Post by: spaceburge on Sat, 14 March 2015, 12:39:51
Glad there's a no backlight option. Options are great!
Post by: ideus on Sat, 14 March 2015, 12:57:18
Post by: schluesselanhaenger on Sun, 15 March 2015, 07:00:22
A sidequestion though
Is it backlit?
Post by: JonasDK on Sun, 15 March 2015, 17:27:14
Post by: ideus on Sun, 15 March 2015, 18:10:46
Post by: XenoByte on Mon, 16 March 2015, 08:47:52
Post by: mk1mod0 on Mon, 16 March 2015, 10:32:22
Post by: trizkut on Mon, 16 March 2015, 10:34:20
Any update on this? I have not seen any recent post by the OP.
UPDATE
Due to some software bugs, the date has been pushed back to 1st May, although this may change. Pre-orders will subsequently been moved back also.
Have updated original post with more details!
Probably because of this.
Post by: ideus on Mon, 16 March 2015, 10:45:12
Any update on this? I have not seen any recent post by the OP.UPDATE
Due to some software bugs, the date has been pushed back to 1st May, although this may change. Pre-orders will subsequently been moved back also.
Have updated original post with more details!
Probably because of this.
Of course, thank you very much.
Post by: wlhlm on Mon, 16 March 2015, 11:38:02
Count me in for a backlit Pok3r with MX clears (US layout) ;)
No LED options this time around, but I believe the PCB has the option for the end user to install whatever they want!
Post by: QWERTim on Mon, 16 March 2015, 12:00:37
Post by: jip on Tue, 17 March 2015, 02:46:04
Have some more information for everyone! Alas I'm waiting for a train home, so you will all have to wait!Is it a steamer? ;)
Post by: Stringer Bell on Tue, 17 March 2015, 13:43:08
Post by: QwertyGirl on Tue, 17 March 2015, 13:51:38
Susanne here from Sweden, I'm interested in Pok3r
Black metal case
PBT Key caps
Nordic Layout
Cherry MX Red
Is the discount still available or am I to late?
Thanks!
Post by: ideus on Tue, 17 March 2015, 14:00:45
Hi Tim!
Susanne here from Sweden, I'm interested in Pok3r
Black metal case
PBT Key caps
Nordic Layout
Cherry MX Red
Is the discount still available or am I to late?
Thanks!
Welcome to GH. :thumb:
Post by: dezoe on Tue, 17 March 2015, 20:34:29
Post by: cpld0 on Tue, 17 March 2015, 21:23:23
Cherry MX Reds
U.S. layout
PBT Caps
black
Post by: Sed8op8 on Tue, 17 March 2015, 22:02:05
Quick someone run a GB on those Gmk blue on greys so i dont have to buy the board
Would you buy the board only to harvest the key caps set from it?
More so curious to see if GMK would allow a groupbuy in that colorway now
*edit
Sry didnt answer your question,
Yes
Hey tim
Us ANSI layout
W/MX browns
White color
Backlit if possible
Looking forward to this. Enjoy your train ride !
Thanks
sed8(Ashley)
Post by: lolpes on Wed, 18 March 2015, 09:14:14
Post by: QWERTim on Wed, 18 March 2015, 11:25:00
Alas I am here now! So update is...
- RRP is now looking to be €119 due to weaking €. (unconfirmed)
- No LED option at first, nor will the PCB be compatible (confirmed)
- Black metal case (confirmed), white in next batch (confirmed)
- PBT key caps with laser legends (confirmed)
- UK, DE, NOR layout in first batch (confirmed)
- Red, Blue, Brown and Clear Cherry MX switches - blue not available in DE or NOR layout (confirmed)
- 3 Programmable layers (confirmed)
Post by: wlhlm on Wed, 18 March 2015, 17:26:20
That's a bummer. I was hoping that I at least can put my own LEDs on it. :(
- No LED option at first, nor will the PCB be compatible (confirmed)
Post by: Shanghaied on Wed, 18 March 2015, 18:48:19
Post by: ideus on Wed, 18 March 2015, 18:50:18
Agreed, though I don't use back lighting much, it's nice to have the option.
LEDs routing is not that complicated when you already have the other components implemented. It does not make sense a previous version with no LED support, if the final product will have it.
Post by: Artonkn on Thu, 19 March 2015, 03:14:35
Sorry for the delay everyone - I got ambushed by monkeys wielding rubber dome keyboards and took a blow to the back of the head, but fear not, in my dizzy state I dispatched them quickly with my Model M. The received blow, did cause me temporary amnesia however so I had forgot all about this thread!
Alas I am here now! So update is...
- RRP is now looking to be €119 due to weaking €. (unconfirmed)
- No LED option at first, nor will the PCB be compatible (confirmed)
- Black metal case (confirmed), white in next batch (confirmed)
- PBT key caps with laser legends (confirmed)
- UK, DE, NOR layout in first batch (confirmed)
- Red, Blue, Brown and Clear Cherry MX switches - blue not available in DE or NOR layout (confirmed)
- 3 Programmable layers (confirmed)
Any ETA on when we can pre order?
Post by: vax on Thu, 19 March 2015, 03:35:26
Post by: GenKaan on Thu, 19 March 2015, 08:02:41
Post by: kekstee on Thu, 19 March 2015, 09:11:49
Post by: Prollgurke on Thu, 19 March 2015, 09:17:40
Is this going to be plate or PCB mounted?
plate
http://www.keychatter.com/2015/01/30/the-vortex-poker-iii-pok3r-vs-the-poker-ii-what-we-know-so-far/
Post by: Sed8op8 on Thu, 19 March 2015, 09:19:16
Damn, Id rather wait for the white case with LED'sThis
Post by: vax on Thu, 19 March 2015, 09:52:15
Damn, Id rather wait for the white case with LED'sThis
Yeah. White with Purple LEDs, oh my! shutupandtakemymoney.jpg
Post by: spartan7 on Fri, 20 March 2015, 02:53:11
Wonder how much longer...
Post by: appelmuis on Sat, 21 March 2015, 15:00:07
Post by: QWERTim on Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:03:37
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/IMG_1129_zpsuc0nsynf.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/IMG_1149_zpsndxdimsm.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/IMG_1105_zpsasafyaga.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/IMG_1127_zpsy6g0fehy.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/IMG_09656_zpsbl5dvyyc.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/keychatter_2015-01-31_01-04-15_zps2677hzhj.jpg)
More details coming soon
Post by: MrexD on Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:17:13
The fact that the FN position is also on the right doesn't even make it comfortable to use with 2 hands... Real shame!
Post by: 01111000 on Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:42:35
The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.
The fact that the FN position is also on the right doesn't even make it comfortable to use with 2 hands... Real shame!
That and no LED option. I'll pass until the inevitable RGB version.
Post by: mp101 on Mon, 23 March 2015, 10:51:12
Post by: kekstee on Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:08:37
I'm only asking since I'd have to tear this thing apart anyway if I want to go for ErgoClears.
(I could just go for a GON PCB though :/)
Post by: QWERTim on Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:30:58
The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.
The fact that the FN position is also on the right doesn't even make it comfortable to use with 2 hands... Real shame!
I believe using the DIP switches, you can swap the PN and FN buttons around. LED versions will be available, but not likely until first batch is sold.
FYI there can be an MX green version if I can get 60+ orders for it.
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:35:01
Post by: wlhlm on Mon, 23 March 2015, 13:59:35
So... what exactly is new that the 2 didn't have?The article is a bit older, but intelli78 did a great write-up (http://www.keychatter.com/2015/01/30/the-vortex-poker-iii-pok3r-vs-the-poker-ii-what-we-know-so-far/) on this.
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 23 March 2015, 16:19:32
The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.I'm not so sure. As long as the Fn key can be pressed with the left hand.
Something strange though, is that the PgUp/PgDn keys are on the horizontal and the Home/End keys are vertical to each other...
Why didn't they go with a numpad-like setup which more people are used to?
And BTW... German layout still has legends in English.
Post by: vax on Tue, 24 March 2015, 03:44:01
LED versions will be available, but not likely until first batch is sold.
Is this also true for the white version? Or will it be available on launch?
Post by: QWERTim on Tue, 24 March 2015, 06:42:46
LED versions will be available, but not likely until first batch is sold.
Is this also true for the white version? Or will it be available on launch?
White will follow after the first batch.
Post by: Prelim on Tue, 24 March 2015, 06:44:01
Post by: ideus on Tue, 24 March 2015, 10:09:25
I was hoping it would have cherry profile caps at least. for me it's a poker2 with an awful 2nd layer positions and a low profile case... much room for improvement still :/
No innovation whatsoever.
Post by: Latin00032 on Tue, 24 March 2015, 11:24:31
There is some innovation.I was hoping it would have cherry profile caps at least. for me it's a poker2 with an awful 2nd layer positions and a low profile case... much room for improvement still :/
No innovation whatsoever.
But, I agree with you. For the most part, I might as well get a v60.
The metal case is a bonus but the lack of leds isn't that great.
Post by: Ripudio on Tue, 24 March 2015, 13:53:37
Post by: mason on Tue, 24 March 2015, 16:05:19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_4ngJzKY_s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_4ngJzKY_s)
Post by: Lokomotivet on Wed, 25 March 2015, 06:32:35
Post by: Yslen on Wed, 25 March 2015, 09:17:02
Regardings LEDs... that last picture shows LEDs soldered, if I'm not mistaken. Is our board simply lacking some SMD parts which we could add ourselves, or what does "lacking LED support" mean here precisely?That's probably a shot of the board in the other pictures. The poker 2 was done the same; solder in the LCD holes even on the non-backlit version. Really annoying if you're a beginner with a soldering iron and just want to add the LEDs yourself... would be a simple job if they hadn't done that!
I'm only asking since I'd have to tear this thing apart anyway if I want to go for ErgoClears.
(I could just go for a GON PCB though :/)
Post by: QWERTim on Thu, 26 March 2015, 04:22:18
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/vortex-poker3-62de_zpsovzk1mr3.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/vortex-poker3-62uk_zpskowcfdjx.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/vortex-poker3-62nor_zpscczkf6k1.jpg)
Post by: ctrlX on Thu, 26 March 2015, 05:30:47
Layouts!MoreShow Image(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/vortex-poker3-62de_zpsovzk1mr3.jpg)Show Image(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/vortex-poker3-62uk_zpskowcfdjx.jpg)Show Image(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/mammatt/vortex-poker3-62nor_zpscczkf6k1.jpg)
Good stuff! Really glad to see a ISO nordic layout :D :D :D
Post by: Zerster on Thu, 26 March 2015, 06:41:34
What is the reason for changing these two letters compared to the DE layout?
Post by: vax on Thu, 26 March 2015, 08:35:13
Is this fully reprogrammable out of the box? For instance can I progam a numpad on layer2/3?
Post by: Tyrosh22 on Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:09:42
Are you sure the ISO-DE layout has QWERTY, not QWERTZ?
What is the reason for changing these two letters compared to the DE layout?
Wondering the same ...
Post by: FoC_Tow on Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:16:09
Are you sure the ISO-DE layout has QWERTY, not QWERTZ?
What is the reason for changing these two letters compared to the DE layout?
Wondering the same ...
German Layout is definitely QWERTZ, confirmed! :thumb:
Edit: Also all of the symbols on the third layer of the number row are non standard but that might actually be done on purpose I guess.
For example swiveled brackets {} would usually be on 8 & 9 and square brackets [] would be on 5 & 6...
Everything else looks pretty standard to me tho!
Post by: MrexD on Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:20:23
The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.
The fact that the FN position is also on the right doesn't even make it comfortable to use with 2 hands... Real shame!
I believe using the DIP switches, you can swap the PN and FN buttons around. LED versions will be available, but not likely until first batch is sold.
FYI there can be an MX green version if I can get 60+ orders for it.
You'd still have your left arm crossing your body though :/
Post by: FoC_Tow on Thu, 26 March 2015, 12:33:06
The new placement of the arrow keys is the worst decision I think they could've made.
The fact that the FN position is also on the right doesn't even make it comfortable to use with 2 hands... Real shame!
I believe using the DIP switches, you can swap the PN and FN buttons around. LED versions will be available, but not likely until first batch is sold.
FYI there can be an MX green version if I can get 60+ orders for it.
You'd still have your left arm crossing your body though :/
Maybe it will also have a dip switch for alternative Fn options like the KBP V60.
V60 had many options to use for example caps lock as an Fn afaik!
If something like that is possible the arrow key position doesn't seem bad to me personally at all as you can comfortably use them right handed while staying on home row.
Post by: Prollgurke on Fri, 27 March 2015, 09:13:29
Edit: Also all of the symbols on the third layer of the number row are non standard but that might actually be done on purpose I guess.
For example swiveled brackets {} would usually be on 8 & 9 and square brackets [] would be on 5 & 6...
Are you sure? I've been using de layout my entire life and I've always had those brackets like in the picture. The only difference I can see are the y and z key. (I guess they just forgot to switch those for the picture.)
Post by: FoC_Tow on Fri, 27 March 2015, 09:24:15
Edit: Also all of the symbols on the third layer of the number row are non standard but that might actually be done on purpose I guess.
For example swiveled brackets {} would usually be on 8 & 9 and square brackets [] would be on 5 & 6...
Are you sure? I've been using de layout my entire life and I've always had those brackets like in the picture. The only difference I can see are the y and z key. (I guess they just forgot to switch those for the picture.)
Whoops, I just double checked and your right Prollgurke it is the standard way!
Since I switched to ansi I've only been using Iso on my macbook, so this is what I was referencing too.
Haven't used Iso boards for a while so I totally forgot its the Macbook which is non standard in this case...
Post by: againer on Mon, 30 March 2015, 06:46:36
I doubt there will ever be keycaps in a swiss layout, so I will have to stick with blank keycaps :(
If its not possible i will have to live with a DE layout ( clear switches )
Post by: Giorgio on Mon, 30 March 2015, 13:05:33
Is it possible to get blank keycaps in the first round too?
I doubt there will ever be keycaps in a swiss layout, so I will have to stick with blank keycaps :(
If its not possible i will have to live with a DE layout ( clear switches )
This would be so nice...
ISO users reunite!
Post by: Giorgio on Mon, 30 March 2015, 13:18:05
Post by: Dihedral on Mon, 30 March 2015, 13:36:08
is the keycap profile OEM or CHERRY?
AFAIK OEM.
EDIT: Disclaimer - this is kinda an educated guess.
Post by: ideus on Mon, 30 March 2015, 14:41:57
is the keycap profile OEM or CHERRY?
AFAIK OEM.
EDIT: Disclaimer - this is kinda an educated guess.
Only some Leopolds come with stock non-OEM key caps. Of course Cherry boards come with Cherry profile key caps.
Post by: Giorgio on Tue, 31 March 2015, 05:30:27
I missed the sale for the vortex cherry pbt
Post by: NorrisB on Thu, 02 April 2015, 20:11:21
Post by: wlhlm on Fri, 03 April 2015, 08:40:37
too bad :-[It's on there fairly regularly, just wait until it drops again.
I missed the sale for the vortex cherry pbt
Post by: Ravenbutt on Mon, 06 April 2015, 11:59:01
Post by: Tiramisuu on Mon, 06 April 2015, 18:59:08
Note:
.. big sigh POK3R still not main layer programmable. :-[
Waited, hoped.. oh well.
The POK3R built in 4-layers. The default layer can not be programmed. Only layer 2~layer 4 can be. FN + R_ctrl, M,<,> and ? keys are fixed can not be programmed.
Step 1. Choose the layer (FN+<,> or ? key) which you want to programming.
Step 2. Press FN + Right CTRL to enter the programming mode (Spacebar right LED steadily lit)
Step 3. Press the key you want to program (Spacebar right LED flashing)
Step 4. Key in the programming content and then press PN (Spacebar right LED steadily lit again)
Step 5. Repeat step 2 and step 3 to program other keys.
Step 6. Press FN + Right CTRL to exit programming mode ( Spacebar right LED off)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 06 April 2015, 19:01:01
Post by: wlhlm on Tue, 07 April 2015, 02:12:14
This is vaporware.What do you mean? It certainly exists:
(https://i.imgur.com/MoaIbyi.jpg)
(photo from LeandreN (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/31nqcl/teaser_2_looks_across_the_landscape/))
Post by: wlhlm on Tue, 07 April 2015, 02:17:23
Programming InstructionCan it remember what layer was active across reboots? I think a non-programmable main layer wouldn't be such a problem then. :rolleyes:
Note:
.. big sigh POK3R still not main layer programmable. :-[
Waited, hoped.. oh well.
Post by: Giorgio on Wed, 08 April 2015, 05:56:41
https://m.facebook.com/Vortexgear
Programming InstructionCan it remember what layer was active across reboots? I think a non-programmable main layer wouldn't be such a problem then. :rolleyes:
Note:
.. big sigh POK3R still not main layer programmable. :-[
Waited, hoped.. oh well.
Post by: ideus on Wed, 08 April 2015, 10:10:04
This is vaporware.What do you mean? It certainly exists:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MoaIbyi.jpg)
(photo from LeandreN (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/31nqcl/teaser_2_looks_across_the_landscape/))
Yeah, it is a prototype, that does not mean the keyboard is a "product" yet, ready to be sold.
Post by: wlhlm on Wed, 08 April 2015, 10:23:49
I think you're right in that these models are different from the ones that actually will be sold.This is vaporware.What do you mean? It certainly exists:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MoaIbyi.jpg)
(photo from LeandreN (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/31nqcl/teaser_2_looks_across_the_landscape/))
Yeah, it is a prototype, that does not mean the keyboard is a "product" yet, ready to be sold.
At least, this video review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wjW-Or1jg8) by Rhinofeed shows a Pok3r with mounting holes for LEDs and pre-soldered resistors, but QWERTim confirmed that the released model won't allow for that.
EDIT: Added a screenshot
Post by: seigmenn on Thu, 09 April 2015, 04:52:36
Post by: opendealer on Fri, 10 April 2015, 01:59:43
Post by: Somberlain on Sat, 11 April 2015, 18:11:01
Post by: leechbook on Tue, 14 April 2015, 07:21:41
Post by: wlhlm on Tue, 14 April 2015, 07:38:59
Are we still expecting the keyboards to ship next month?Who knows. The ANSI version has been delayed as well.
Post by: againer on Wed, 15 April 2015, 08:33:58
Are there any new informations?
about the price, when we can preorder the board when it will be shipped?
Is there a chance, that we can buy a carrying case and some blank (thick white pbt) keycaps with the board together, so that we europen ppl dont have to make multiple international orders?
Post by: mp101 on Wed, 15 April 2015, 09:42:15
Massdrop has started a drop with poker3 so i hope the iso version will be ready next month too.
Are there any new informations?
about the price, when we can preorder the board when it will be shipped?
Is there a chance, that we can buy a carrying case and some blank (thick white pbt) keycaps with the board together, so that we europen ppl dont have to make multiple international orders?
Post by: ctrlX on Wed, 15 April 2015, 10:05:20
Any news on backlit version in the future? Really want with LEDs, but if none will be released I'd like to pre-order non-backlit right away.
Post by: QWERTim on Thu, 16 April 2015, 10:00:28
Unfortunately I'm not able to run this interest check for pre-orders anymore due to logistical issues that need solving first. Rest assured once this is fixed, we will be able to fulfill any orders received.
If you are still looking to purchase a Pok3r, I believe there is a site, which someone has already linked to, which should stock them when launched.
I'll try and keep everyone updated with Pok3r news!