i love everything about this except the plate-mount stabilizers. big bummer. that really undermines the quality of this kit
i love everything about this except the plate-mount stabilizers. big bummer. that really undermines the quality of this kit
GMK plate mount stabs are pretty good :)
Approved :)
Great price indeed -- Submitted. Look forward to it! :thumb:
Great price indeed -- Submitted. Look forward to it! :thumb:
Thanks for your support
i love everything about this except the plate-mount stabilizers. big bummer. that really undermines the quality of this kit
GMK plate mount stabs are pretty good :)
not sure why this choice was made, it looks like the prototype has pcb-mounted stabsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/93XY7BP.jpg)
Great price indeed -- Submitted. Look forward to it! :thumb:
Thanks for your support
Hi Prod can you confirm this is not compatible with PCB-mount stablizers?
i love everything about this except the plate-mount stabilizers. big bummer. that really undermines the quality of this kit
i love everything about this except the plate-mount stabilizers. big bummer. that really undermines the quality of this kit
GMK plate mount stabs are pretty good :)
not sure why this choice was made, it looks like the prototype has pcb-mounted stabsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/93XY7BP.jpg)
This kit use PCB mount stabilizers, not plate mount stabilizers, I hate plate mount stabilizers either
i love everything about this except the plate-mount stabilizers. big bummer. that really undermines the quality of this kit
GMK plate mount stabs are pretty good :)
not sure why this choice was made, it looks like the prototype has pcb-mounted stabsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/93XY7BP.jpg)
This kit use PCB mount stabilizers, not plate mount stabilizers, I hate plate mount stabilizers either
nice. thanks for clarifying.
as for the battery pocket, it doesnt seem to accept "standard" sizes, which i know there are many many sizes of lipo cells and "standard" is probably too specific of a term. even the battery used in the picture does not fit the pocket (there is an extra 20-25mm space). is it too late to widen that to 50mm instead of 40mm? seems like there would be more options available to us, and the battery is just getting taped down anyway.
How accommodating would this kit be for my first soldering experience? BT and 40% seem to fit the perfect niche in my keeb collection so far; I can't imagine progressing further into the hobby without learning to build a custom at this point, but I'd like to know how much the battery would complicate the building experience.
Ok, ok. I'm in.
How accommodating would this kit be for my first soldering experience? BT and 40% seem to fit the perfect niche in my keeb collection so far; I can't imagine progressing further into the hobby without learning to build a custom at this point, but I'd like to know how much the battery would complicate the building experience.
I think no matter Battery or BT have no additional complicate than wire keyboard
How accommodating would this kit be for my first soldering experience? BT and 40% seem to fit the perfect niche in my keeb collection so far; I can't imagine progressing further into the hobby without learning to build a custom at this point, but I'd like to know how much the battery would complicate the building experience.
I think no matter Battery or BT have no additional complicate than wire keyboard
Awesome! I'm pretty much in at this point except I'd like some better images of the case (from more angles) since that's where most of the cost stems from. I'm sure this will help convince some people who are on the edge about joining the GB. Lastly, why is the pearl white +40 USD more?
i love everything about this except the plate-mount stabilizers. big bummer. that really undermines the quality of this kit
GMK plate mount stabs are pretty good :)
not sure why this choice was made, it looks like the prototype has pcb-mounted stabsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/93XY7BP.jpg)
This kit use PCB mount stabilizers, not plate mount stabilizers, I hate plate mount stabilizers either
nice. thanks for clarifying.
as for the battery pocket, it doesnt seem to accept "standard" sizes, which i know there are many many sizes of lipo cells and "standard" is probably too specific of a term. even the battery used in the picture does not fit the pocket (there is an extra 20-25mm space). is it too late to widen that to 50mm instead of 40mm? seems like there would be more options available to us, and the battery is just getting taped down anyway.
If change the width size of battery slot, it will changes the overall dimension of the case, and I just check on aliexpress, there have so many type of battery can fit this case.
i love everything about this except the plate-mount stabilizers. big bummer. that really undermines the quality of this kit
GMK plate mount stabs are pretty good :)
not sure why this choice was made, it looks like the prototype has pcb-mounted stabsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/93XY7BP.jpg)
This kit use PCB mount stabilizers, not plate mount stabilizers, I hate plate mount stabilizers either
nice. thanks for clarifying.
as for the battery pocket, it doesnt seem to accept "standard" sizes, which i know there are many many sizes of lipo cells and "standard" is probably too specific of a term. even the battery used in the picture does not fit the pocket (there is an extra 20-25mm space). is it too late to widen that to 50mm instead of 40mm? seems like there would be more options available to us, and the battery is just getting taped down anyway.
If change the width size of battery slot, it will changes the overall dimension of the case, and I just check on aliexpress, there have so many type of battery can fit this case.
not sure why widening the battery pocket another 10mm will increase the case size?? there is easily enough space to do so without any other changes to the case and this will greatly increase the battery options available to us.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Y5tGLin.jpg)
i am hesitant about buying a battery off aliexpress or taobao because i dont trust the quality of the regulator circuits. you dont state it anywhere, but we need to use regulated cells in this build. i would rather buy from a reputable distributor than some random off aliexpress. a faulty battery could be very hazardous, and i would recommend caution to everyone building this kit.
I hope you will consider editing the battery pocket size so that we can use other battery sizes. i will probably not be joining this group buy unless safer options are available
In production?Any questions?
Still no update on this?
Is there an update for this?If it goes well, the production will be finished before the end of December.
Still no update on this?If it goes well, the production will be finished before the end of December.
Still no update on this?
Guess ProD will send pictures as soon as he receives them from ALF
I typically prefer 45% over 40, but I'm regretting not getting in on this for the BLE. If you end up with extras hit me up!
I also missed this. I was on a hiatus from keyboards right around the time it was going on.
I'd also be interested in an extra.
So did Titanium Grey come out as Titanium Green?
So did Titanium Grey come out as Titanium Green?
I think Titanium gray is not greenish. Mine is gray. Will post some pictures when I receive it
So did Titanium Grey come out as Titanium Green?
I think Titanium gray is not greenish. Mine is gray. Will post some pictures when I receive it
Thx
So did Titanium Grey come out as Titanium Green?
I think Titanium gray is not greenish. Mine is gray. Will post some pictures when I receive it
Thx
Here you go. Just received mine today. The white balance is off, the gray looks a bit cooler in real life than it appears in the picture. Super amazing. It's my first 40% and impressed by the quality of the case and PCB. Too bad I just had my 4 wisdom teeth removed, resting at home and unable to build it, will build next week if I recover from the excessive bleeding.
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So did Titanium Grey come out as Titanium Green?
I think Titanium gray is not greenish. Mine is gray. Will post some pictures when I receive it
Thx
Here you go. Just received mine today. The white balance is off, the gray looks a bit cooler in real life than it appears in the picture. Super amazing. It's my first 40% and impressed by the quality of the case and PCB. Too bad I just had my 4 wisdom teeth removed, resting at home and unable to build it, will build next week if I recover from the excessive bleeding.
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恭喜发财 Happy New Year to our Asian partners!THX SO MUCH!
Has anyone managed to find a battery that fits the case? If so, can you provide a link? I’ve been searching but had no luck with the dimensions.
Has anyone managed to find a battery that fits the case? If so, can you provide a link? I’ve been searching but had no luck with the dimensions.
This should fit: https://www.amazon.com/1200mAh-battery-Rechargeable-Lithium-Connector/dp/B07BTSPZW8
or: https://www.amazon.com/ADAFRUIT-INDUSTRIES-1578-Lithium-Polymer/dp/B00L0W61VO
or: https://www.amazon.com/battery-Rechargeable-Lithium-Polymer-Connector/dp/B07BTSL7Z8
The slot dimension is 115mm X 40mm X ~5mm (depth is 4mm but it can be a bit higher than that)
I was on the fence about getting this at the time of the drop, and ended up springing for a preonic instead. After seeing the latest photos (as well as realising that ortho is not really for me), boy am I regretting that decision! I'd certainly appreciate the chance to purchase an extra whenever they become available!Yes, same here, if no extras, any plans for rd2?
Has anyone managed to find a battery that fits the case? If so, can you provide a link? I’ve been searching but had no luck with the dimensions.
This should fit: https://www.amazon.com/1200mAh-battery-Rechargeable-Lithium-Connector/dp/B07BTSPZW8
or: https://www.amazon.com/ADAFRUIT-INDUSTRIES-1578-Lithium-Polymer/dp/B00L0W61VO
or: https://www.amazon.com/battery-Rechargeable-Lithium-Polymer-Connector/dp/B07BTSL7Z8
The slot dimension is 115mm X 40mm X ~5mm (depth is 4mm but it can be a bit higher than that)
I was on the fence about getting this at the time of the drop, and ended up springing for a preonic instead. After seeing the latest photos (as well as realising that ortho is not really for me), boy am I regretting that decision! I'd certainly appreciate the chance to purchase an extra whenever they become available!Yes, same here, if no extras, any plans for rd2?
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Thanks, just joined your discordI was on the fence about getting this at the time of the drop, and ended up springing for a preonic instead. After seeing the latest photos (as well as realising that ortho is not really for me), boy am I regretting that decision! I'd certainly appreciate the chance to purchase an extra whenever they become available!Yes, same here, if no extras, any plans for rd2?
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I am so happy you guys like ChicoryBLE, extras will come out for sale after all GB finished shipping, you can join ALF discord #40chicory channel (https://discord.gg/TVYe2CK) for news.
Discord link expired. Even the link on kevinhong.me.I was on the fence about getting this at the time of the drop, and ended up springing for a preonic instead. After seeing the latest photos (as well as realising that ortho is not really for me), boy am I regretting that decision! I'd certainly appreciate the chance to purchase an extra whenever they become available!Yes, same here, if no extras, any plans for rd2?
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I am so happy you guys like ChicoryBLE, extras will come out for sale after all GB finished shipping, you can join ALF discord #40chicory channel (https://discord.gg/TVYe2CK) for news.
Risking my life necroing this thread, but wondering if there's any hope in the ChicoryBLE 40 ever seeing the light of day again. There's nothing else that compares that I've been able to find - this is exactly what I'm looking for.
Hard to believe there are no other 40% BLE boards that aren't ortho.