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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: demas on Tue, 27 February 2018, 15:48:15

Title: What is GH60? GK64 == GH60 ?
Post by: demas on Tue, 27 February 2018, 15:48:15

I have GK64 keyboard and I am looking for options to customize it - change case, keycaps and so on.
I have found many cases for GH60.  What is the GH60 exactly ?  it is all 60% keybords, right ?
Can I use GH60 cases for GK64 (this, for example https://ru.aliexpress.com/item/Iqunix-lambo-60-mechanical-keyboard-anode-alumina-shell-base-gh60-poker2/32677061753.html ?spm=a2g0v.10010108.1000016/B.1.763c650aLzBTy2&isOrigTitle=true (https://ru.aliexpress.com/item/Iqunix-lambo-60-mechanical-keyboard-anode-alumina-shell-base-gh60-poker2/32677061753.html ?spm=a2g0v.10010108.1000016/B.1.763c650aLzBTy2&isOrigTitle=true)) ?  Are the sizes and the places for screws the same ?

And more general question: can I use something (cases, keycaps) for GK64 if it is labeled as GH60.

Thanks.

Title: Re: What is GH60? GK64 == GH60 ?
Post by: xondat on Tue, 27 February 2018, 15:51:10

GH60 is one of the first 60% PCBs designed by the community, hence GH standing for Geekhack.

Can find most information here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=34959

GH60 compatible generally means that it works with 60% PCBs as there is somewhat of a standard on the screw in placements etc.

GK64 has a different ZXC row, so compatibility between GK64 and GH60 probably doesn't cross over. I'm not too educated on what the GK64 is though.

Title: Re: What is GH60? GK64 == GH60 ?
Post by: _haru on Tue, 27 February 2018, 20:10:23

GK64 plates won't work on the GH60 or any 2.25u 60% PCBs.

GK64 cases use different mounting positions to the normal Poker-style cases. However the GK64 PCB supports Poker/gh60 cases.

Title: Re: What is GH60? GK64 == GH60 ?
Post by: whiskerBox on Sun, 04 March 2018, 07:46:28

Found that the gk64 will fit in the kbdfans 5° case, and I was even able to use the dz60 plate that they have listed as well.

One thing I noticed though is that I think this pcb will need some shielding with this case, maybe some polyimide tape on the PCB.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180304/90a4a87cdd8531f53514106088b1bab6.jpg)

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Title: Re: What is GH60? GK64 == GH60 ?
Post by: demas on Sun, 04 March 2018, 09:59:55

Does it mean that I can use GH60 wooden case (https://ru.aliexpress.com/item/gh60-poker-keyboard-wood-case-Black-walnutWood-Scented-RoseWood/32734682512.html) for GK64 ? As any other GH60 case.

Title: Re: What is GH60? GK64 == GH60 ?
Post by: whiskerBox on Sun, 04 March 2018, 10:13:45

Quote from: demas on Sun, 04 March 2018, 09:59:55

Does it mean that I can use GH60 wooden case (https://ru.aliexpress.com/item/gh60-poker-keyboard-wood-case-Black-walnutWood-Scented-RoseWood/32734682512.html) for GK64 ? As any other GH60 case.

Guy at work uses a gk64 with a wood case for kbdfans, works just fine.

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Title: Re: What is GH60? GK64 == GH60 ?
Post by: demas on Sun, 04 March 2018, 13:19:14

Thank you.

Title: Re: What is GH60? GK64 == GH60 ?
Post by: mike-y on Thu, 08 March 2018, 16:41:39

The GK64 pcb is compatible with most GH60 cases.  The only issue I've run into are some cases that have a larger screw boss.  The hot swaps sockets will sometimes hit interfere with the screw boss if it is bigger than normal.  I had have a wooden case for mine, and have to file down the lower right screw boss to avoid interference. 

Most aluminum cases fit fine though.