[IC] GON NS NerD Crystal MobiK DIY Kit

[GON]

The second PCB with USB/Bluetooth(Optional) Combo.

This DIY set is priced "$230 + Optional $55(Wireless module and battery with charging circuit parts) now.
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/diy-kits/130-gon-ns-nerd-crystal-mobik-complete-diy-set.html
If there are many demands, I would run a GB for a discounted price.








GON NerD MobiK PCB:

USB Full NKRO & 6KRO(Toggle)
1000Hz Polling Rate
Fancy LED Mods: Backlight LEDs and Side LEDs which are controlled independantly(256 scale Brightness and Varous Effect)
Easiest and most Powerfull H/W Macro(Total Key Inputs of about 2,000, 1~70 macros can be stored, Subtle adjustment of delays between key inputs)
Supported Key Layout: ANSI Only(Centered Caps L or Off-Centered Caps Lock)
Three user definable key layers
Multimedia Keys(USB Only)
Optional Bluetooth Connection(USB/Wireless Combo): Ver2.0 or later only
Controller SMD Parts Soldered and Firmware Flashed before Shipping(Diodes, Resistors and etc are not presoldered.)
NerDy GUI Software Offered(for Windows, Full Detailed Configurations)
Command Line Interface Offered(for Linux, LEDs configuration and Simple Macro Managements only)


This set includes:

GON NS NerD Crystal MobiK Housing /w AL anodized bolts, CNC-machined Polycarbonate and Diffusing finish
New NerD MobiK White PCB supporting FB155BC_S Wireless Module
New MX Clears or Blacks(One should be chosen.)
A set of Stabilizers for MobiK KBD
GON Diodes(Very easy to solder on NerD PCBs)
RED Switch Stickers
470R Resistors 50pcs for In-Switch Backlight LED or On-PCB Backlight LED
150R Resistors 50pcs for Side LED
Optional FB155BC_S Wireless Module + KSD02S Slide Switch + Li-Pol Battery /w PCM + GON Charger Circuit Parts
 
 


What you further need for better customization(Most of them can be bought with the DIY set):

Optional Switch Springs
DIP LEDs for In-Switch Backlight LEDs
SMD LEDs for Side LED(50pcs) or for On-PCB Backlight LED(50pcs)
Lub for Switch Slider - Krytox 103 and 107(Mix them to get your favorite viscousity)
Mini-USB Cable
Lub for Springs - Not sold at GONsKeyboardworks, sorry
 
 
This product does NOT include Assembly Service.
(If you want assembly contact me.




NerDy GUI has been upgraded for MobiK.




It's available here
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/manuals/110-nerdy-gui.html

Click on Download Tap below in the link above.

[Sent]

Oh...my...god...a wireless GON JD40!?!?!?

Groupbuy, GON.  PLEASE.

Also, any more pictures from different angles?

[Sagii]

If I hadn't JUST bought a poker 2 from massdrop, and I hadn't been such a newcomer to the hobby, I woulda been all over this!! Looks awesome ^.^
Gonna pass for now though ._.

[GON]

Oh...my...god...a wireless GON JD40!?!?!?

Groupbuy, GON.  PLEASE.

Also, any more pictures from different angles?

Added some more pics for the PCB and Optional parts.
Whether to run GB or not is... up to demands.

[GON]

If I hadn't JUST bought a poker 2 from massdrop, and I hadn't been such a newcomer to the hobby, I woulda been all over this!! Looks awesome ^.^
Gonna pass for now though ._.

Hope you to be a GON owner someday.

[kitsun8]

I want this so bad but I'm gonna get another 60% first ;p hoping we hit the MOQ for the white PCB GON haha

[GON]

I want this so bad but I'm gonna get another 60% first ;p hoping we hit the MOQ for the white PCB GON haha

Well, you'd better do an IC for another color than white, because I will make 60% PCB next time in WHITE.

[Sagii]

If I hadn't JUST bought a poker 2 from massdrop, and I hadn't been such a newcomer to the hobby, I woulda been all over this!! Looks awesome ^.^
Gonna pass for now though ._.

Hope you to be a GON owner someday.

I do too!

[Skuloth]

So dumb question. How hard would it be to get the blue tooth adapter to work with other keyboards?

[GON]

So dumb question. How hard would it be to get the blue tooth adapter to work with other keyboards?

The module in NerD is not an Adapter but a "module" that needs specifically modified firmware in MCU to work with it.
This module is not compatible with other kbds if not modified and I don't have plan to modify for other kbds.

[Skuloth]

Worth a shot

[azhdar]

Any mock-up of what a 40% iso layout might look ?

[GON]

Any mock-up of what a 40% iso layout might look ?

Unfortunately, Mobik does not support multi-layout configuration.
The only variation is for Caps Lock(Centered or Off-Centered).

[azhdar]

Any mock-up of what a 40% iso layout might look ?

Unfortunately, Mobik does not support multi-layout configuration.
The only variation is for Caps Lock(Centered or Off-Centered).

Then there might be an error in op

The second PCB with USB/Bluetooth(Optional) Combo.

This DIY set is priced "$230 + Optional $55(Wireless module and battery with charging circuit parts) now.
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/diy-kits/130-gon-ns-nerd-crystal-mobik-complete-diy-set.html
If there are many demands, I would run a GB for a discounted price.


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GON NerD MobiK PCB:

USB Full NKRO & 6KRO(Toggle)
1000Hz Polling Rate
Fancy LED Mods: Backlight LEDs and Side LEDs which are controlled independantly(256 scale Brightness and Varous Effect)
Easiest and most Powerfull H/W Macro(Total Key Inputs of about 2,000, 1~70 macros can be stored, Subtle adjustment of delays between key inputs)
Various Physical Key Layouts: ANSI, ISO and etc
Three user definable key layers
Multimedia Keys(USB Only)
Optional Bluetooth Connection(USB/Wireless Combo): Ver2.0 or later only
Controller SMD Parts Soldered and Firmware Flashed before Shipping(Diodes, Resistors and etc are not presoldered.)
NerDy GUI Software Offered(for Windows, Full Detailed Configurations)
Command Line Interface Offered(for Linux, LEDs configuration and Simple Macro Managements only)


This set includes:

GON NS NerD Crystal MobiK Housing /w AL anodized bolts, CNC-machined Polycarbonate and Diffusing finish
New NerD MobiK White PCB supporting FB155BC_S Wireless Module
New MX Clears or Blacks(One should be chosen.)
A set of Stabilizers for MobiK KBD
GON Diodes(Very easy to solder on NerD PCBs)
RED Switch Stickers
470R Resistors 50pcs for In-Switch Backlight LED or On-PCB Backlight LED
150R Resistors 50pcs for Side LED
Optional FB155BC_S Wireless Module + KSD02S Slide Switch + Li-Pol Battery /w PCM + GON Charger Circuit Parts
 
 


What you further need for better customization(Most of them can be bought with the DIY set):

Optional Switch Springs
DIP LEDs for In-Switch Backlight LEDs
SMD LEDs for Side LED(50pcs) or for On-PCB Backlight LED(50pcs)
Lub for Switch Slider - Krytox 103 and 107(Mix them to get your favorite viscousity)
Mini-USB Cable
Lub for Springs - Not sold at GONsKeyboardworks, sorry
 
 
This product does NOT include Assembly Service.
(If you want assembly contact me.

[GON]

Any mock-up of what a 40% iso layout might look ?

Unfortunately, Mobik does not support multi-layout configuration.
The only variation is for Caps Lock(Centered or Off-Centered).

Then there might be an error in op

The second PCB with USB/Bluetooth(Optional) Combo.

This DIY set is priced "$230 + Optional $55(Wireless module and battery with charging circuit parts) now.
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/diy-kits/130-gon-ns-nerd-crystal-mobik-complete-diy-set.html
If there are many demands, I would run a GB for a discounted price.


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GON NerD MobiK PCB:

USB Full NKRO & 6KRO(Toggle)
1000Hz Polling Rate
Fancy LED Mods: Backlight LEDs and Side LEDs which are controlled independantly(256 scale Brightness and Varous Effect)
Easiest and most Powerfull H/W Macro(Total Key Inputs of about 2,000, 1~70 macros can be stored, Subtle adjustment of delays between key inputs)
Various Physical Key Layouts: ANSI, ISO and etc
Three user definable key layers
Multimedia Keys(USB Only)
Optional Bluetooth Connection(USB/Wireless Combo): Ver2.0 or later only
Controller SMD Parts Soldered and Firmware Flashed before Shipping(Diodes, Resistors and etc are not presoldered.)
NerDy GUI Software Offered(for Windows, Full Detailed Configurations)
Command Line Interface Offered(for Linux, LEDs configuration and Simple Macro Managements only)


This set includes:

GON NS NerD Crystal MobiK Housing /w AL anodized bolts, CNC-machined Polycarbonate and Diffusing finish
New NerD MobiK White PCB supporting FB155BC_S Wireless Module
New MX Clears or Blacks(One should be chosen.)
A set of Stabilizers for MobiK KBD
GON Diodes(Very easy to solder on NerD PCBs)
RED Switch Stickers
470R Resistors 50pcs for In-Switch Backlight LED or On-PCB Backlight LED
150R Resistors 50pcs for Side LED
Optional FB155BC_S Wireless Module + KSD02S Slide Switch + Li-Pol Battery /w PCM + GON Charger Circuit Parts
 
 


What you further need for better customization(Most of them can be bought with the DIY set):

Optional Switch Springs
DIP LEDs for In-Switch Backlight LEDs
SMD LEDs for Side LED(50pcs) or for On-PCB Backlight LED(50pcs)
Lub for Switch Slider - Krytox 103 and 107(Mix them to get your favorite viscousity)
Mini-USB Cable
Lub for Springs - Not sold at GONsKeyboardworks, sorry
 
 
This product does NOT include Assembly Service.
(If you want assembly contact me.

OOPs, Thank you so much... I made such a big mistatke lol~

[Latin00032]

How long does the battery last on wireless? Is there going to be a 60 percent version?

[GON]

How long does the battery last on wireless? Is there going to be a 60 percent version?

Loadmap now is, TKL(released), MobiK(released), 60(planned), and etc...

[yicaoyimu]

$285 for a wireless 40% keyboard is too expensive for me. Would it be possible to have a kit without switches, stickers and stabs and therefore cheaper?

[GON]

$285 for a wireless 40% keyboard is too expensive for me. Would it be possible to have a kit without switches, stickers and stabs and therefore cheaper?

I will add separate items too.
NerD MobiK PCB(White, including Controller soldering/flashing) - $50
Optional Bluetooth Module + Li-Pol Battery + recharging Circuit - $55
CNC Machined NS NerD Crystal MobiK housing - $140

If I can run GB, $285 Kit including Bluetooth Option will be $235 for a limited period.

[Sent]

How much interest/how many people would you need to run the GB?  Rough number?

[Tiramisuu]

Very nice.   Must focus on a 60.  Quit distracting me.

[deci]

omg Gon... my wallet.

How many people for GB?

(damn it i need to save for 60% though...)

[GON]

How much interest/how many people would you need to run the GB?  Rough number?

I need 10+ members this time. If I run the same GB(R2) again, the MOQ might be higher..

[dustinhxc]

40% ISO 

[Sent]

How much interest/how many people would you need to run the GB?  Rough number?

I need 10+ members this time. If I run the same GB(R2) again, the MOQ might be higher..

Hmmm...seems like more people are waiting for the 60%.  Actually if I had to choose only one I'd probably go for the 60 too...

[Glod]

oh man, oh man

This is going to be hard to resist if this happens

I don't have any money but id sell some stuff to get one of these with the bluetooth

edit: wait hold up, is this live? can I actually order one?

[GON]

oh man, oh man

This is going to be hard to resist if this happens

I don't have any money but id sell some stuff to get one of these with the bluetooth

edit: wait hold up, is this live? can I actually order one?

As you know, I post pics only when I'm ready or almost ready. haha.
This one is READY. I'm just asking members for GB. Currently this DIY Kit is $285 including bluetooth option, but if there are 10+ demands I will give them a discount of $50 for each set. I need qty for manufacturing PCBs and the housings.

[Glod]

cheaper would be good, actually cheaper is necessary, count me in if you are gathering numbers

[Sent]

Yeah,  the only way I'd seriously be able to consider this is if the price is just a bit lower.   

[Tiramisuu]

I'm pretty sure that once purchased this lovely little board can be passed around many times if not my cup of tea.    Programmable, bluetooth, portable,  nice layout, ergo clears & rubber rings and it can be office quiet.   Really curious if it can be productive at the office.   

I am unreasonably fascinated.   

[DanielT]

Pocket sized GON keyboard it can't get any better
Don't have the money now, but I've learned never to say never

[yicaoyimu]

Pocket sized GON keyboard it can't get any better
Don't have the money now, but I've learned never to say never

Learned from Justin Bieber? Sorry for trolling, but I just can't help it when I see "never say never".  )

[DanielT]

Pocket sized GON keyboard it can't get any better
Don't have the money now, but I've learned never to say never

Learned from Justin Bieber? Sorry for trolling, but I just can't help it when I see "never say never".  )

Justin Who, is that some kind of an aquatic rodent??? Oh no that's a beaver.... I'm an old fart I learned that from cooler guys ->> http://m.imdb.com/title/tt0086006/

[Puddsy]

might make a good Christmas present for myself

I dig this

[Tiramisuu]

This has the potential to be an end game board if I can make a 40% practical at the office.

[GON]

I added NerDy GUI 1.4 release info and its photo in the post. 

[Tiramisuu]

The only concern I have on this board is if a %40 can be effectively setup up to be a daily driver at the office and at home.

There seems to be enough fn, ctl, alt keys on this one to avoid 3 fingering common short cuts and enough function layers not to have to squeeze into the fn-shift-<key> paradigm.     There is a spot to place 1 fn key on the left hand side.   

It might be nice to see a home row 12 keys across that allowed for a more standard fingering and fn1 and fn2 on both sides.   This way qwerty, colemak, dvorak could fit comfortably on the keyboard and those of us who are touch typists could put our hands on the keyboard and start typing.   Leaving . , ; on the main layer and a second fn key on the left could make for a zero learning curve on the main layer.

Just my thoughts as I try to figure out if a 40% is going to be a novelty or my main keyboard.

[Sent]

While I love the idea of 40% boards,  I'm still much more comfortable with a 60%.  I love this IC but if GON says there's a wireless 60% coming...well...

Of course,  if I was rich then this would be a no brainer.  This thing would be awesome paired with my Nexus. 

[GL1TCH3D]

Talked to GoN about this previously

I seem to enjoy 40% boards a lot s othis will be my daily carry keyboard while the TKL GoN will remain my daily home keyboard

Good luck with the sales GoN!

[Tiramisuu]

I am not going to buy this one.... but I reallly really want to.

[taylordcraig]

I'll grab one. Need a Bluetooth board for taking notes, 40% seems perfect.

While I love the idea of 40% boards,  I'm still much more comfortable with a 60%.  I love this IC but if GON says there's a wireless 60% coming...well...

Of course,  if I was rich then this would be a no brainer.  This thing would be awesome paired with my Nexus.

Yeah I'm pairing mine with my phone for notes and things!
Now to find the cash...

[GON]

I will run a GB for this DIY KIT.
I will post at GB section.

The order is already available now at discounted price.

http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/group-buys/130-gon-ns-nerd-crystal-mobik-complete-diy-set.html