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Title: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(100% Shipped)
Post by: prod on Sun, 23 September 2018, 04:26:12
2019.5.17 update
All packages have already shipped. Thanks so much for patience and understanding.

2019.4.26 update
As known some cases were flawed and have been re-anodizing in Feb. Because of the factory schedule, there is no way to finish it all at once, so every time I can only receive a part of re-anodizing cases.
According to keep communicate with the person in charge of ALF, I expect to receive the all rest cases soon.
This is first time I run a formal GB, there are indeed a lot of unexpected situations that I didn’t think of before started.I have already prepared some gifts for delay.

2019.2.14 update
Until now, I have finished all packages shipping except Titanium Green(AKA:Greenish Grey), Pink and some other need re-do. According to communication with the factory, it can be shipped before the end of February.

2019.2.9 update
The spring festival legal holiday will end in two days, so I will continue shipping.
Here is the quick start of ChicoryBLE here:http://help.ydkb.io/doku.php?id=en:keyboards:chicory (http://help.ydkb.io/doku.php?id=en:keyboards:chicory).

2019.1.26 update
I have got all cases from ALF last week, But when I place an order at ALF, I missed one word with titanium green, so I got a wrong color. And there are also a little cases have some defect. I have already sended these cases back to ALF to re-do.

Now the Spring Festival is coming, it's the most important festival in China. The legal holidays last 7 days, but most factory will have a 15 or more days holidays actually. So I will keep in touch with ALF to make sure these cases can re-do as soon as possible.

Shipping is also a problem during these days, most express company will suspended in Spring Festival, althought SF will keeping working, but the efficiency will be affected based on previous years' experience. I am a little worried about if the package have some mistake, the express company will not process immediate. So I will continuing shipping or not depend on the situation. Until now, I have only finished a few kits shipping in China.

Here is some pics of the cases:
(https://i.imgur.com/2BRwxwm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KxePbbe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/gSs7ek9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dGF8PuL.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/d6LKLlO.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/t6IUvuF.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/X6R7OKi.jpg)

2018.10.6 update
The ChicoryBLE group buy will end in Oct.7 at 9 a.m. PT, and I will cancel all unpaid invoice in 3 days.Thanks for all the guys who get in the groupbuy.I will update anything news in discord channel and here.

Just a simply wireless 40% keyboard

Interest Check here:https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97143.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97143.0)

(https://i.imgur.com/jrDUl6n.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/aqWEGDk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DXrunqs.jpg)

Price

KIT Include

KIT NOT Include

Chicory PCB info

About effective Bluetooth range and batterylife

This Groupbuy will close Oct.7

Ships within 1.5 - 2 month after GB payment collection. Shipping fees (based on SF Economy Express, 5-7 business days,http://www.sf-express.com/sg/en/dynamic_function/price/ (http://www.sf-express.com/sg/en/dynamic_function/price/)) will be invoiced when keyboard is ready to ship.Make sure your address is in SF dest list.And all prices exclude a 5% PayPal Fee/Exchange Fee.

More pics:https://imgur.com/a/ipmfOMG (https://imgur.com/a/ipmfOMG)

Order form: https://goo.gl/forms/mAtLEAAik13QDaI33 (https://goo.gl/forms/mAtLEAAik13QDaI33)

The updates will be synced on Geekhack and ALF Discord (https://discord.gg/TVYe2CK).


Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply wireless 40% keyboard
Post by: Signature on Mon, 24 September 2018, 05:17:53
Approved :)
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply wireless 40% keyboard
Post by: ChrisSwires on Mon, 24 September 2018, 06:17:55
I shall be in in a few days. It's a staggered 40. So. Obligated. Plus - loving some of the anode options and while I don't care for two of the features (bluetooth and usb-c), the price is great.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply wireless 40% keyboard
Post by: KetchyKech on Mon, 24 September 2018, 09:59:03
Great price indeed -- Submitted. Look forward to it!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply wireless 40% keyboard
Post by: oldcat on Mon, 24 September 2018, 10:02:32
Another huge value buy! Thanks ProD! Might be my first 40
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Mon, 24 September 2018, 11:53:18
i love everything about this except the plate-mount stabilizers. big bummer. that really undermines the quality of this kit
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: oldcat on Mon, 24 September 2018, 13:08:35
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 :)
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Mon, 24 September 2018, 18:05:17
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 stabs

(https://i.imgur.com/93XY7BP.jpg)

Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply wireless 40% keyboard
Post by: prod on Mon, 24 September 2018, 20:37:26
Approved :)

Thanks so mcuh
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply wireless 40% keyboard
Post by: prod on Tue, 25 September 2018, 06:03:53
Great price indeed -- Submitted. Look forward to it!  :thumb:

Thanks for your support
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply wireless 40% keyboard
Post by: oldcat on Tue, 25 September 2018, 13:13:29
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?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: prod on Wed, 26 September 2018, 00:22:28
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 stabs

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/93XY7BP.jpg)


This kit use PCB mount stabilizers, not plate mount stabilizers, I hate plate mount stabilizers either
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply wireless 40% keyboard
Post by: prod on Wed, 26 September 2018, 00:37:10
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?

Of course it suppot PCB-mount stablizers, fortunately you notice me, or I will miss this ;D
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: oldcat on Thu, 27 September 2018, 16:54:19
i love everything about this except the plate-mount stabilizers. big bummer. that really undermines the quality of this kit

Looks like it is pcb-mount, I talked to ProD
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: Hanks on Fri, 28 September 2018, 10:45:24
Can't wait! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Fri, 28 September 2018, 11:01:34
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 stabs

Show 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.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: prod on Mon, 01 October 2018, 02:39:27
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 stabs

Show 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.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: 19MODL on Mon, 01 October 2018, 17:33:20
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.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: prod on Tue, 02 October 2018, 02:25:50
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
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: ChrisSwires on Tue, 02 October 2018, 08:03:27
Ok, ok. I'm in.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: prod on Wed, 03 October 2018, 08:41:49
Ok, ok. I'm in.

Thanks for your support
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: 19MODL on Wed, 03 October 2018, 19:06:16
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?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-Simply and elegant wireless 40% keyboard, USB/BLE dual mode
Post by: prod on Thu, 04 October 2018, 00:07:58
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?

Because pearl white is not anodized but a special surface treatment process, it will more smooth and exquisite, great feel of touch, easy for keep clean.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(update in Oct.6)
Post by: prod on Sat, 06 October 2018, 10:56:25
2018.10.6 update
The ChicoryBLE group buy will end in Oct.7 at 9 a.m. PT, and I will cancel all unpaid invoice in 3 days.Thanks for all the guys who get in the groupbuy.I will update anything news in discord channel and here.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(update in Oct.6)
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Sun, 07 October 2018, 12:07:20
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 stabs

Show 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.

(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
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(update in Oct.6)
Post by: prod on Sun, 07 October 2018, 18:36:23
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 stabs

Show 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

The Groupbuy has already end, thanks for your support!
 
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Sun, 14 October 2018, 12:57:31
In production?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: prod on Sun, 14 October 2018, 22:01:38
In production?
Any questions?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: GreyAmbience on Thu, 08 November 2018, 02:39:50
Is there an update for this?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: theraphosa13 on Fri, 30 November 2018, 21:29:39
Still no update on this?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: oldcat on Sat, 01 December 2018, 21:08:04
Still no update on this?

Guess ProD will send pictures as soon as he receives them from ALF
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: prod on Tue, 04 December 2018, 01:00:00
Is there an update for this?
If it goes well, the production will be finished before the end of December.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: prod on Tue, 04 December 2018, 01:00:13
Still no update on this?
If it goes well, the production will be finished before the end of December.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: prod on Tue, 04 December 2018, 01:00:56
Still no update on this?

Guess ProD will send pictures as soon as he receives them from ALF

Thx oldcat
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: holtenc on Sat, 15 December 2018, 08:15:54
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!
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: vewy_nice on Wed, 19 December 2018, 11:14:28
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.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: prod on Mon, 24 December 2018, 05:18:31
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.

After all GB finish shipped, it will have some remaining kits for sale.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(In production)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Tue, 08 January 2019, 21:02:18
What is the ETA?  I thought these would have shipped by now.  Will it be before or after 春节?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: prod on Sat, 26 January 2019, 08:08:21
Update in 2019.01.26
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: oldcat on Sat, 26 January 2019, 17:18:28
The wrong green looks soooooo good
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 28 January 2019, 12:04:22
So did Titanium Grey come out as Titanium Green?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: theraphosa13 on Mon, 28 January 2019, 20:32:21
Are there any pics of the white cases?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: oldcat on Mon, 28 January 2019, 20:48:09
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
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 30 January 2019, 11:42:09
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
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: oldcat on Thu, 31 January 2019, 15:19:09
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.

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Thu, 31 January 2019, 15:35:27
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.

(Attachment Link)

Oh that does look nice.  Do you already have your battery?  If so which one did you order?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: RealLaugh on Fri, 01 February 2019, 16:05:52
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.

(Attachment Link)

Get better soon OldCat, looking forward to seeing your build!
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Wed, 06 February 2019, 06:46:56
恭喜发财 Happy New Year to our Asian partners!
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(Shipping)
Post by: prod on Sat, 09 February 2019, 03:04:59
恭喜发财 Happy New Year to our Asian partners!
THX SO MUCH!
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(50%Shipped)
Post by: neon_tom on Sat, 09 February 2019, 13:51:44
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.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(50%Shipped)
Post by: oldcat on Sat, 09 February 2019, 15:01:18
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)
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(50%Shipped)
Post by: neon_tom on Sat, 09 February 2019, 15:10:41
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)

Oh perfect, thanks! I was going by the 4mm depth from the OP and that’s what was causing me issues in my search.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(50%Shipped)
Post by: oldcat on Sat, 09 February 2019, 17:08:28
guys make sure you connect the red cable to the +(positive) side
some batteries have the two cables' sides reversed and you will need to be careful.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(50%Shipped)
Post by: VXQN on Sun, 10 February 2019, 10:50:36
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!
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(50%Shipped)
Post by: William_S_Jones on Mon, 11 February 2019, 15:56:26
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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Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(50%Shipped)
Post by: prod on Thu, 14 February 2019, 08:58:34
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)

WOW, Thanks so much old cat!
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(50%Shipped)
Post by: prod on Thu, 14 February 2019, 09:07:11
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?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(75% Shipped)
Post by: William_S_Jones on Thu, 14 February 2019, 09:45:53
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.
Thanks, just joined your discord


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Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(75% Shipped)
Post by: heedpantsnow on Mon, 25 February 2019, 08:03:43
OK nevermind I will use my usual screw in pcb cherry stabs.  thx
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(75% Shipped)
Post by: mxgian99 on Mon, 25 February 2019, 09:02:51
i used PCB mount stabs.   
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(90% Shipped)
Post by: prod on Fri, 26 April 2019, 08:59:59
2019.4.26 update
As known some cases were flawed and have been re-anodizing in Feb. Because of the factory schedule, there is no way to finish it all at once, so every time I can only receive a part of re-anodizing cases.
According to keep communicate with the person in charge of ALF, I expect to receive the all rest cases soon.
This is first time I run a formal GB, there are indeed a lot of unexpected situations that I didn’t think of before started.I have already prepared some gifts for delay.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(100% Shipped)
Post by: prod on Fri, 17 May 2019, 09:46:40
2019.5.17 update
All packages have already shipped. Thanks so much for patience and understanding.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(100% Shipped)
Post by: ChilliGilly on Sun, 23 June 2019, 13:35:46
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.
Discord link expired. Even the link on kevinhong.me.
Are there still extras available?


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Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(100% Shipped)
Post by: Argan12345 on Mon, 23 November 2020, 13:38:27
someone should do another round of these
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(100% Shipped)
Post by: littlesmall on Sun, 20 December 2020, 00:31:41
So cool ;)
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(100% Shipped)
Post by: yuejia on Mon, 21 December 2020, 20:16:15
Awesome!!!
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(100% Shipped)
Post by: xenotch on Mon, 31 May 2021, 05:57:35
Hi all,

I have recently damaged my chicory ble pcb. Does anyone have any spare pcbs for sale?
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(100% Shipped)
Post by: nickthaskater on Sun, 02 October 2022, 16:58:44
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.
Title: Re: [GB]ChicoryBLE-wireless 40% keyboard(100% Shipped)
Post by: rpiguy9907 on Wed, 05 October 2022, 15:25:56
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.

The TU40 supports 12U stagger layout and bluetooth:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803792097384.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000013.5.1f1f315a9nyeq6&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.291025.0&scm_id=1007.13339.291025.0&scm-url=1007.13339.291025.0&pvid=c7d83f96-cf22-4771-b726-da6b27881beb&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller,scm-url:1007.13339.291025.0,pvid:c7d83f96-cf22-4771-b726-da6b27881beb,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238110%231995&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000027623131553%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%223339%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21USD%2187.67%2187.67%21%21%21%21%21%402101f6b616650012075862146e1a86%2112000027623131553%21rec

There is a lot of hype surrounding this project:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117820.0