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Title: TADA68
Post by: punkpc on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:28:46
Has anyone else checked this out. I just ordered one to give it a go. A programmable 65% keyboard for $75.00 - $90.00 that comes with what looks like enjoypbt keycaps.

http://www.kbdist.com/

(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56aade6ed210b85419e21e0c/t/57675a33414fb55eccda0d97/1466544940540/?format=1000w)


(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56aade6ed210b85419e21e0c/576a29c3f7e0ab78b31436c6/576a29cbf5e23175ba4d83e4/1466575309899/g16.jpg?format=1000w)

(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56aade6ed210b85419e21e0c/576a29c3f7e0ab78b31436c6/576a29cce3df280eaf4ac601/1466575310319/g17.jpg?format=1000w)

It kind of reminds me of the Duck Octagon

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/98/3b/1f/983b1f059fe03c4a4653ae73c3b0f2ca.jpg)

Had the same kind of side light cutouts.

When looking at the manual https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0267/1905/files/TATA68-Manual-1.pdf?5854198771446373599 (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0267/1905/files/TATA68-Manual-1.pdf?5854198771446373599).

It looks like it programs with the same tool as the KC60 123.57.250.164:3000/tada68 (http://123.57.250.164:3000/tada68).

As of right now according to www.originativeco.com (http://www.originativeco.com) the timeline looks like this

Timeline
July 7 - Orders will end
July 8 - Submit order to Factory
August 18 - Receive first batch
August 19 - Send out first batch orders

So once I get one I will be sure to review it here.

Be nice to see this supported by Easy AVR or TMK.


Does anyone else think they will be picking one up?

Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: Wannabe on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:31:29
I saw this yesterday and it definitely has my interest piqued. I'm all about the 75% life. Are the underlighting LEDs RGB or come in different colors or just white?
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:33:07
I might pick one up aftermarket, I just have this weird desire to try gateron yellows.

I saw this yesterday and it definitely has my interest piqued. I'm all about the 75% life. Are the underlighting LEDs RGB or come in different colors or just white?

Everything I've seen only white.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:34:37
Just to float it out there, this is more like a 65% board. 75% would be like the Octagon where there's the Function row as well. I think this is a cool idea and a great price point.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: Tactile on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:35:17
I'm saving my lunch money for a Topre board but this is very interesting and seems like a good bang per buck ratio. This would be a great choice for Massdrop.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: romevi on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:35:52
I'm still confused as to how they're able to get that low price.  :confused:
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: phucannguyen99 on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:41:24
its 75$ with 65%, will in for 2 :)
great price

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Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: merlin64 on Thu, 23 June 2016, 15:13:41
Doesn't look like the the switch tops are swappable.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: shrubkeys on Thu, 23 June 2016, 15:35:36
Doesn't look like the the switch tops are swappable.

They are not.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: punkpc on Thu, 23 June 2016, 15:43:28
Just to float it out there, this is more like a 65% board. 75% would be like the Octagon where there's the Function row as well. I think this is a cool idea and a great price point.

Oops your right... typo... let me fix that...
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: punkpc on Thu, 23 June 2016, 15:45:48
Doesn't look like the the switch tops are swappable.

They are not.

Hopefully we might see some different plate options in the future. The PCB supports different layouts, so would be nice to see.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 23 June 2016, 16:05:29
I'm still confused as to how they're able to get that low price.  :confused:

1. This is the first batch, so the cost will only remain like this for the 2 weeks.
I've been trying to get people to try thick keycaps, and I think this is a great way to start!

2. Direct to Consumer approach.

Hope this gives you a better idea :)
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: EvilOlivE on Thu, 23 June 2016, 16:22:44
Just ordered one of these!  Thanks for offering them at such a great price!
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: vivalarevolución on Sat, 25 June 2016, 19:14:50
That price is pretty impressive, for all the features included.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: Harms on Sat, 25 June 2016, 21:22:44
I ordered one with Gat reds :D
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: kekman on Sat, 25 June 2016, 23:56:09
is it legit enjoypbt? because if so, the price is absolutely ridiculous
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: vegs on Sun, 26 June 2016, 04:12:31
In for one with blacks :cool:
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: Fullcream on Sun, 26 June 2016, 04:25:44
Sigh the switches mount upside down.
Boo
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: SoReckless on Sun, 26 June 2016, 04:27:03
yeah, I saw it, looks really interesting, but the long delivery time is killing me, I want a new keyboard NOW. :p
might order one when they're doing the second round of this.
Title: TADA68
Post by: mike52787 on Sun, 26 June 2016, 07:02:12
That looks like a really fun layout, Just have to wait for someone to do this in alps :))
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: Bardock on Sun, 26 June 2016, 07:04:35
Just ordered one with Gateron Greens. Pretty excited.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: SBJ on Sun, 26 June 2016, 08:57:20
That looks like a really fun layout, Just have to wait for someone to do this in alps :))
Actually that would be bad.ass.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: mike52787 on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:02:06
That looks like a really fun layout, Just have to wait for someone to do this in alps :))
Actually that would be bad.ass.
you have no idea how much I want to do this, but im in no financial/logistical situation to do a gb or even make one for myself. caps would be a ***** to source too. still its a sweet concept.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: QuincyJones on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:21:21
this isn't a keyboard, it's just a plate with switches on and keycaps applied on top of. i wish you'd all learn what a keyboard is.

OMGZZZZ LIGHTS... IT HAS LIGHTS... LIGHTS...LIGHTS...LIGHTS...I MUST HAVE IT...LIGHTS...KEYBOARD...LIGHTS...KEYBOARD.... OMGZZZ

OMFGZZZZZ
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: mike52787 on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:22:50
this isn't a keyboard, it's just a plate with switches on and keycaps applied on top of. i wish you'd all learn what a keyboard is.

OMGZZZZ LIGHTS... IT HAS LIGHTS... LIGHTS...LIGHTS...LIGHTS...I MUST HAVE IT...LIGHTS...KEYBOARD...LIGHTS...KEYBOARD.... OMGZZZ

OMFGZZZZZ
lmao
educate us, what is a keyboard?
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: QuincyJones on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:23:01
I'm still confused as to how they're able to get that low price.  :confused:

it's very simple - **** materials, poor Chinese workmanship, and skipping corners such as decent leads, decent connections and oh.. decent everything.

OMGZZZ IT HAS LIGHTS... IT MUST BE GOOD
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: QuincyJones on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:28:17
This is not a keyboard:

(http://www.cinefamily.org/images/closeencounters_toppage.jpg)

nor, is this:
(http://screenmusings.org/movie/blu-ray/Close-Encounters-of-the-Third-Kind/images/Close-Encounters-of-the-Third-Kind-046.jpg)

It is also worth pointing out - by the cover you may all get confused:
(http://covers.box.sk/newsimg/dvdmov/max1367980292-frontback-cover.jpg)

 "Close encounters of the third kind" is a not a film about keyboards.

Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: mike52787 on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:29:22
This is not a keyboard:

Show Image
(http://www.cinefamily.org/images/closeencounters_toppage.jpg)


nor, is this:
Show Image
(http://screenmusings.org/movie/blu-ray/Close-Encounters-of-the-Third-Kind/images/Close-Encounters-of-the-Third-Kind-046.jpg)

lmao you are my favorite member of gh right now
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: MOZ on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:39:50
We need a TOTM (Troll of the Month) award.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: mike52787 on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:41:46
We need a TOTM (Troll of the Month) award.
more like troll of  a lifetime, Geekhack will never see a better troll
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: QuincyJones on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:44:09
We need a TOTM (Troll of the Month) award.

No, infact we need a "most pointless keyboard of the month award" There would be fierce competition for that.

Or maybe, "a kid who can spend the most of mum and dad's money on keyboards with LED's that they use twice before realising how ****e they are and putting it on the shelf" award. or "most spammiest spam" award or maybe, the "shi*test keyboard with led's award" (there could never be a single winner for that though so that's out), or how about "i'm a bird-brained magpie and like shiniy stuff" award.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: redskull on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:46:50
I'm still confused as to how they're able to get that low price.  :confused:

1. This is the first batch, so the cost will only remain like this for the 2 weeks.
I've been trying to get people to try thick keycaps, and I think this is a great way to start!

2. Direct to Consumer approach.

Hope this gives you a better idea :)

future rounds will have diffrent plate options for different bottom row layouts?
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: xtrafrood on Sun, 26 June 2016, 09:49:31
Oh man, the programming tool requires Adobe Flash? Yikes
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: chuckdee on Sun, 26 June 2016, 11:05:30
We need a TOTM (Troll of the Month) award.

 :)) :thumb:
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: punkpc on Wed, 29 June 2016, 23:09:29
Oh man, the programming tool requires Adobe Flash? Yikes

Yeah not a big fan of the web program either. I stopped using it on my KC60 and I am using custom TMK build right now for it.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: shrubkeys on Thu, 30 June 2016, 10:10:36
Sheraton says the controller is an Atmega32U4, which means TMK should run fine on the Tada, as well.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: djk6516 on Sat, 02 July 2016, 21:36:24
This is not a keyboard:

Show Image
(http://www.cinefamily.org/images/closeencounters_toppage.jpg)


nor, is this:
Show Image
(http://screenmusings.org/movie/blu-ray/Close-Encounters-of-the-Third-Kind/images/Close-Encounters-of-the-Third-Kind-046.jpg)


It is also worth pointing out - by the cover you may all get confused:
Show Image
(http://covers.box.sk/newsimg/dvdmov/max1367980292-frontback-cover.jpg)


 "Close encounters of the third kind" is a not a film about keyboards.

Wait so you don't like lights?


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Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 05 July 2016, 02:23:22
This keyboard does not hover and contains no alien technology. Faker!
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: Data on Tue, 05 July 2016, 17:14:36
We need a TOTM (Troll of the Month) award.

No, infact we need a "most pointless keyboard of the month award" There would be fierce competition for that.

Or maybe, "a kid who can spend the most of mum and dad's money on keyboards with LED's that they use twice before realising how ****e they are and putting it on the shelf" award. or "most spammiest spam" award or maybe, the "shi*test keyboard with led's award" (there could never be a single winner for that though so that's out), or how about "i'm a bird-brained magpie and like shiniy stuff" award.

Go post this in the "unpopular opinions" thread and leave it there.  Nobody gives a **** how much you hate LEDs or how silly you think they are, much less to read it in every single ****ing thread.  Give it a rest.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: dragonlake on Thu, 07 July 2016, 14:32:56
i want to buy this  :))
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: EvilOlivE on Thu, 07 July 2016, 15:27:52
i want to buy this  :))

Buy it soon, today is the last day they're taking orders!  Looks like they raised the base price to $80 too, still a good deal. 
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: zacheadams on Thu, 18 August 2016, 14:58:11
i want to buy this  :))

Buy it soon, today is the last day they're taking orders!  Looks like they raised the base price to $80 too, still a good deal.

There are some still available I think, though a bit more than $80.  I just picked one up
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: potatobot on Thu, 18 August 2016, 21:05:47
I think its a pretty nice layout at the best price considering having cherry pbt keycaps  :thumb:

Usually i see this layout on RS68 and the white fox which are both expensive for me. And i prefer this layout over 68 key keyboards i.e. varmilo va68 and MF 68 because it doesnt have gaps at all.

the underglow led holes is just a + for me haha!

Good effort on this Keyboard overall.

I hope this keyboard doesn't feel that cheap at all  :))

Waiting for your feedbacks awesome feedbacks on this  ;D
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: vegs on Fri, 19 August 2016, 13:25:11
Any updates?
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: kawasaki161 on Fri, 19 August 2016, 19:30:19
Any updates?

Shipping is delayed because of weather conditions, the last thing I heard was 2 days late, might be different now though.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: feralfoo on Sun, 21 August 2016, 05:33:53
Any updates?

Shipping is delayed because of weather conditions, the last thing I heard was 2 days late, might be different now though.

Posted @ www.kbdist.com/updates/ (http://www.kbdist.com/updates/) on August 19, 2016
Quote
The manufacturer just informed us that they shipped majority of the keyboards. The order is on its way to Los Angeles, CA from Hong Kong. Due to the shipment size, the keyboards were split up into two shipments. The first batch of keyboards is estimated to arrive on 8/25 and we will be shipping them promptly. The second batch will be shipped out of Hong Kong on 8/22. Thank you so much for your patience. It's almost here!

Soooon...
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: vegs on Sat, 27 August 2016, 09:48:11
I just noticed that they've updated the product page for the ISO version (https://www.originativeco.com/products/tada68-iso?variant=18483413829) with pictures. Are they really using ANSI left shift instead of split shift? I was really hoping for split left shift (with "<", ">").
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: Birdsht on Sat, 27 August 2016, 17:43:41
Interested in seeing the keyboard in person. Can't help but feeling I over paid at $127. Only time will tell.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: ceflame on Sat, 27 August 2016, 18:30:40
Interested in seeing the keyboard in person. Can't help but feeling I over paid at $127. Only time will tell.

Can you elaborate? And pics?
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: EvilOlivE on Mon, 29 August 2016, 10:42:35
Interested in seeing the keyboard in person. Can't help but feeling I over paid at $127. Only time will tell.

How did you manage to pay that much? I thought they were like ~$90 with all the options.  Did you buy 1 and a half keyboards? :p
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: Birdsht on Mon, 29 August 2016, 19:08:22
Interested in seeing the keyboard in person. Can't help but feeling I over paid at $127. Only time will tell.

Can you elaborate? And pics?

I could have worded that better.  Haven't received it yet, still holding for shipping like everyone.
I paid $127 after shipping and tax.  I still am happy with the buy.  The keycaps were exactly what I wanted on a board, so I am sold right there. I got cold feet and switched from yellow to red switch.  Got so used to cherry reds, I cant go stiffer than that.

Pictures of people picking them up look good.  Nice feedback so far, excited to try it out.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: punkpc on Wed, 14 September 2016, 20:35:04
Got mine today.

(http://i.imgur.com/xdUlb3K.jpg)

Just threw a few mod keys on. Have not decided on a final look yet.
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: PCG on Mon, 17 October 2016, 14:41:10
Is anyone aware of any custom cases for the Tada68? :)
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: potatobot on Mon, 17 October 2016, 20:49:03
Is anyone aware of any custom cases for the Tada68? :)

Ive read somewhere that they are going to have alu cases ready for R3  :thumb:
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: PCG on Wed, 19 October 2016, 06:16:40
Oooo! Do you remember where you read it?  :)
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: potatobot on Wed, 19 October 2016, 09:19:00
Oooo! Do you remember where you read it?  :)

https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/50v00u/vendor_tada68_updates/
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: PCG on Wed, 19 October 2016, 11:03:23
Awesome! Thanks!
Title: Re: TADA68
Post by: luckyryan333 on Wed, 09 November 2016, 01:11:58
Is anyone aware of any custom cases for the Tada68? :)

Oooo! Do you remember where you read it?  :)

https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/50v00u/vendor_tada68_updates/

Ta~da~

TADA68 with Gateron dyesub keycaps and its Alu cases (https://world.taobao.com/item/537653557670.htm?spm=a312a.7700825.1997196601.4.SupehE)

Orders open from Nov 11