Post by: LeandreN on Tue, 09 August 2016, 04:51:42
I need some input from the community on round 5.
Link to round 4 for comparison (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79315.0).
What makes you buy this/would make you buy parts from me?
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.
I can offer steel plates for 25$ each, 30$ for anodized aluminum and 55$ for carbon fibre(silver or black!).
I can offer GON PCBs in light/mint blue and white. The PCBs are presoldered, and does have full GUI programming.
I need at least 100 orders for this GB to happen,so I need to know there is interest.
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 09 August 2016, 04:56:27
Post by: toneman77 on Tue, 09 August 2016, 05:23:43
Hi!
I need some input from the community on round 5.
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What makes you buy this/would make you buy parts from me?
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.
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1. You are fast. Quality is top-notch. Shipping costs to germany are awesome.
2. Sure
3. as long as black is available...
4.
- ISO HHKB-style plates
- ISO HHKB-style plates with split spacebar option (one can dream)
- ZealPC's silencing clips :D
- your awesome blank thick OEM caps in another color (with 1.75 right shift)
Post by: duynguyenle on Tue, 09 August 2016, 05:31:41
As for the PCBs, I wish they could be a bit cheaper, but I understand this affects your margins. Maybe introducing tiering based on numbers purchased? I'm happy with your decision to have one neutral coloured PCB and one vibrant one, planning to get 2 sets for round 5.
As for what I want to see in the future, maybe Alps 60% plates?
Post by: dorf on Tue, 09 August 2016, 05:42:07
Post by: effectiveduck on Tue, 09 August 2016, 05:43:11
Post by: Khers on Tue, 09 August 2016, 05:50:25
Post by: Pinecone on Tue, 09 August 2016, 06:27:56
Because you have cool stuff that can't be purchased otherwise :thumb:
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates)?
Yes. Would like to see price breaks if orders exceed certain quantities.
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
Maybe mint blue (to match the PCB), lime green, orange (always have orange! it's like your signature color) and other unusual colors that are not easily obtainable via eBay or AliExpress.
What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.
Bluetooth option on PCB for added cost or the standalone BT module parts would be nice, to solder onto your R4 PCBs.
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Tue, 09 August 2016, 06:37:14
Lots of successful runs under your belt, plus possible GoN PCBs that wont take a year to get to me :thumb:
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates)?
For sure, seems more than worth, Would be worth even more for a WKL 60% ;)
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
Purple, gunmetal grey, gold (dont see this option enough)
What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.
Decent case that isnt a TEX case, I really really want a gon case with alu plates. Also maybe stabs and switches too.
Also my vote is for the light blue/mint PCB
Post by: TalkingTree on Tue, 09 August 2016, 07:08:58
What makes you buy this/would make you buy parts from me?Your reliability, kindness and actually taking community suggestions in consideration.
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?Is that the same price for R4? Works for me anyway.
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?I match my plates with my switches colors. So black, red and blue.
What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.Custom cutouts upon request.
I can offer GON PCBs in light/mint blue and white.I'd get both variants.
Post by: Brammm87 on Tue, 09 August 2016, 09:31:14
Post by: gadzkun on Tue, 09 August 2016, 10:45:34
Post by: longcat on Tue, 09 August 2016, 11:07:41
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What makes you buy this/would make you buy parts from me?I've been in two of your group buys and bought from your web store and your service is second to none. Everyone is always aware of where the group buy stands and the shipping is timely when the parts are available. Truly great service!
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Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?Yes that is a fair price for those parts
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What colours are cool for aluminium plates?whatever colors the pcbs end up, matching color plates. purple, white or silver carbon fibre!
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What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.low profile matching anodized cases something like the TEX.
Looking forward to this one regardless what you offer!
Post by: WOMBO on Tue, 09 August 2016, 14:24:39
Post by: DanielT on Tue, 09 August 2016, 15:01:24
+1 on low profile cases, but I'm not sure I'll have the money for that, but who knows :D
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Tue, 09 August 2016, 15:40:06
NEED PURPLE PCB AND WINKEYLESS PLATE!
Post by: Sifo on Tue, 09 August 2016, 17:23:14
Post by: kawasaki161 on Tue, 09 August 2016, 17:32:56
Post by: Nafs_asp on Tue, 09 August 2016, 19:14:43
As for PCB I will probably stick to black.
I would absolutely love for there to be a high profile aluminum case available as well, these are so hard to come buy, but I bet you could make it happen.
Post by: jeffbolton on Tue, 09 August 2016, 20:00:20
If it was HHKB layout it would be an instant buy.
Post by: Bumbibear on Wed, 10 August 2016, 01:16:23
Post by: dorf on Wed, 10 August 2016, 02:37:37
What makes you buy this/would make you buy parts from me?
Because you have cool stuff that can't be purchased otherwise :thumb:
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates)?
Yes. Would like to see price breaks if orders exceed certain quantities.
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
Maybe mint blue (to match the PCB), lime green, orange (always have orange! it's like your signature color) and other unusual colors that are not easily obtainable via eBay or AliExpress.
What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.
Bluetooth option on PCB for added cost or the standalone BT module parts would be nice, to solder onto your R4 PCBs.
BT option!
Post by: ipreferpie on Wed, 10 August 2016, 02:52:43
Post by: LeandreN on Wed, 10 August 2016, 14:59:11
Post by: LeandreN on Wed, 10 August 2016, 15:00:21
I mean you already know what I'm gonna say. I only need the plate thoughYeah sorry dude. If I ever get a green plates available, you will be the first to get one!
Post by: LeandreN on Wed, 10 August 2016, 15:00:55
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 10 August 2016, 15:08:49
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That's beautiful, where in Norway is that? (I've had the pleasure of visiting Stavanger and some nearby cities, and also did some skiing in a place called Hovden ;D)
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Wed, 10 August 2016, 16:09:32
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Post by: Pinecone on Wed, 10 August 2016, 16:10:52
Any chance at expanding from 60% to say a 65% or 68%?
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I'd be down for 65 or 68 :D
60 pcbs are becoming more and more readily available.
Post by: LeandreN on Wed, 10 August 2016, 16:50:49
Any chance at expanding from 60% to say a 65% or 68%?Not for round 5, maybe in the future :)
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Post by: Erysichthon on Wed, 10 August 2016, 19:09:05
Best GB leader I've had, quick shipping and updates.
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?
I think the prices are all good.
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
GREEN! and blue
What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.
Since you don't want to do tracked packages this time, it would be cool if you could set up an automated system to let people know when their package has been sent.
Post by: CommonCurt on Wed, 10 August 2016, 21:54:44
If this info is correct I would much rather pay to have tracked shipping.
Post by: Erysichthon on Thu, 11 August 2016, 01:09:26
I wasn't aware you didn't want to do tracked packages this Round.
If this info is correct I would much rather pay to have tracked shipping.
It's possible I misinterpreted something but I remembered something in the R4 thread about it being a huge hassle.
Post by: yeahsure on Thu, 11 August 2016, 02:42:30
Post by: eksuen on Thu, 11 August 2016, 11:42:53
Post by: kennardsmith on Thu, 11 August 2016, 16:37:37
What makes you buy this/would make you buy parts from me?
Great communication, very fast shipping, the best parts!
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?
More than a fair price for this stuff
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
White / green, but I'm more interested in a steel plate.
What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.
I'm hoping for a steel hhkb-style plate, would be great if it were powder-coated/painted but raw steel is just fine too!
Post by: shoostep on Thu, 11 August 2016, 16:59:31
Post by: gerankle on Sun, 14 August 2016, 02:57:13
New to geekhack, but you seem very well trusted from other members on the website.
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?
Yes? New to making my own keyboard, so I don't quite know price ranges yet.
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
I'll take anything!
+1 for interest. Would be interested in the PCB and steel universal60 top plate.
Post by: soilheart on Sun, 14 August 2016, 03:43:17
What makes you buy this/would make you buy parts from me?Plates with non universal (bottom row) cutouts.
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?$30 for a plate is awesome, could even pay more for a plate with non universal (bottom row) cutouts.
Can't speak about the PCB as I don't like Gon(s PCBs).
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?White ^^
What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.Gateron thick PBT keycaps with ISO support (60% kit?) so you only need switches and case as extras.
Post by: Treadstone on Sun, 14 August 2016, 05:26:38
I'd probably be up for the plate only - if it came in lime or mint blue color :)
Post by: swimmingbird on Sun, 14 August 2016, 05:54:50
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Sun, 14 August 2016, 09:37:27
Post by: Happylomo on Mon, 15 August 2016, 22:27:18
You've run several gbs, and it seems to be very smooth and reliable. And the possibility of getting a NerD60 ;D
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?
maybe a little bit high for the PCB? $52-55 ish? plate is fine i guess
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
White (is it possible to make it white, though??)
Post by: Giorgio on Mon, 15 August 2016, 23:11:03
Any chance at expanding from 60% to say a 65% or 68%?
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Thanks for this suggestion.
There is space for a new standard, for cases and plates, in the same size of the whitefox.
My pok3r is unusable. In retrospect, I really need arrows, pgup pgdown.
Post by: CommonCurt on Tue, 16 August 2016, 00:08:51
Post by: zenless on Tue, 16 August 2016, 15:23:40
What makes you buy this/would make you buy parts from me?
I've been in two rounds so far. I want another HHKB plate!
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?
Yes!
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
I'm boring usually, but i could be interested in an orange HHKB plate
Post by: breckstar on Wed, 17 August 2016, 18:32:27
Post by: Slash Emperor on Thu, 18 August 2016, 22:03:35
What makes you buy this/would make you buy parts from me?
I have heard great things about your work in previous rounds, and the results look stunning. I want to try your work.
Do you think 60$ for a PCB and 30$ for a plate is a good price for a high quality kit(GON PCB, JD-plates) ?
I think those prices are okay, myself.
What colours are cool for aluminium plates?
What else would you like to see? I am open to any suggestions.
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First, I am definitely interested in the carbon fiber plate, either silver or black.
Love the mentions of purple PCBs in the thread, but I am okay with white. In terms of suggestions, I'd also love to see 65% or so.
Post by: LeandreN on Mon, 22 August 2016, 15:03:50
Thanks for all the feedback and nice to see all the interest.
I am gearing up for another run now.
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 22 August 2016, 15:15:11
Leading towards Mint and White as options.
Thanks for all the feedback and nice to see all the interest.
I am gearing up for another run now.
Good to hear! What plate colours have you chosen to offer this round?
Post by: LeandreN on Tue, 23 August 2016, 09:59:18
Leading towards Mint and White as options.
Thanks for all the feedback and nice to see all the interest.
I am gearing up for another run now.
Good to hear! What plate colours have you chosen to offer this round?
Seems like we are running the same as before.
Post by: pichu23 on Tue, 23 August 2016, 12:47:30
A little bit bout my build! 65g Zealios (lubed)-(did not sticker nor sip-socket) - too lazy ;D ! so no leds atm!
Some pics!
(http://i.imgur.com/V6J1d6p.jpg)
Red plate is so pretty. Combined with the alu case it looks a little bit like a "KMAC 2". :p just a little.
(http://i.imgur.com/UmlHNs1.jpg)
Weight's quite a bit too!
(http://i.imgur.com/307HTzi.jpg)
Potato with caps on.
Overall, I would defo recommend LeandreN's GB. :)
Good stuff!
Post by: duynguyenle on Tue, 23 August 2016, 13:12:53
Finally done building this. From R4. :)
A little bit bout my build! 65g Zealios (lubed)-(did not sticker nor sip-socket) - too lazy ;D ! so no leds atm!
Some pics!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/V6J1d6p.jpg)
Red plate is so pretty. Combined with the alu case it looks a little bit like a "KMAC 2". :p just a little.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UmlHNs1.jpg)
Weight's quite a bit too!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/307HTzi.jpg)
Potato with caps on.
Overall, I would defo recommend LeandreN's GB. :)
Good stuff!
DCS Hyperfuse? Neat!!! Don't see those very often :thumb: (even though IMO GMK > SP but hey given the rarity of these I'm not fussy)
Post by: pichu23 on Tue, 23 August 2016, 13:15:20
Finally done building this. From R4. :)
A little bit bout my build! 65g Zealios (lubed)-(did not sticker nor sip-socket) - too lazy ;D ! so no leds atm!
Some pics!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/V6J1d6p.jpg)
Red plate is so pretty. Combined with the alu case it looks a little bit like a "KMAC 2". :p just a little.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UmlHNs1.jpg)
Weight's quite a bit too!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/307HTzi.jpg)
Potato with caps on.
Overall, I would defo recommend LeandreN's GB. :)
Good stuff!
DCS Hyperfuse? Neat!!! Don't see those very often :thumb: (even though IMO GMK > SP but hey given the rarity of these I'm not fussy)
Yeah! DCS :D Rarely used them to be honest, as I prefer my GMK but it's pretty nice to type on once in awhile.
Post by: Geroximo on Tue, 23 August 2016, 17:32:10
Anyways, R4 went so smooth, you can count me in for R5, no matter what colors you choose. :thumb:
Post by: pwade3 on Wed, 24 August 2016, 09:27:57
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Wed, 24 August 2016, 13:57:04
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 24 August 2016, 18:44:36
Just for clarification, the backplates will not fit standard HHKB Pro 2s?
You cannot change the plate on an HHKB without some serious modding since it's part of the housing.
Would not recommend doing so anyway haha.
Post by: rawrjau on Thu, 25 August 2016, 01:21:34
Post by: GiveCandyy on Thu, 25 August 2016, 06:34:10
Finally done building this. From R4. :)
A little bit bout my build! 65g Zealios (lubed)-(did not sticker nor sip-socket) - too lazy ;D ! so no leds atm!
Some pics!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/V6J1d6p.jpg)
Red plate is so pretty. Combined with the alu case it looks a little bit like a "KMAC 2". :p just a little.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UmlHNs1.jpg)
Weight's quite a bit too!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/307HTzi.jpg)
Potato with caps on.
Overall, I would defo recommend LeandreN's GB. :)
Good stuff!
Nice bedsheets :thumb:
Post by: pichu23 on Thu, 25 August 2016, 06:56:53
Lmao. Thanks. My table was messy from all the soldering.Finally done building this. From R4. :)
A little bit bout my build! 65g Zealios (lubed)-(did not sticker nor sip-socket) - too lazy ;D ! so no leds atm!
Some pics!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/V6J1d6p.jpg)
Red plate is so pretty. Combined with the alu case it looks a little bit like a "KMAC 2".just a little.
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/UmlHNs1.jpg)
Weight's quite a bit too!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/307HTzi.jpg)
Potato with caps on.
Overall, I would defo recommend LeandreN's GB. :)
Good stuff!
Nice bedsheets :thumb:
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Post by: dorf on Thu, 25 August 2016, 07:36:56
Hoping the silver carbon fibre plate made it in! ₩₩
Me too!
Post by: alveeno on Thu, 25 August 2016, 19:45:10
Post by: tehtacolord on Mon, 29 August 2016, 06:42:05