[IC] Polycarb Switch Films from Kin (GB live)

[xondat]

Your vid helped me finally understand how these help. Is it correct that the wobble is only reduced on PCB mounts? I can't seem to move mine on a plate like that

Doesn't matter if plate/PCB, once the tops have been removed, there is still wiggle room.

[feediko]

In for at least 3-5 packs depending on the colors.

[n0rvig]

+1 I’d be down for a couple. I’m not sure about the colours yet.


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[gok_nz]

I'm in for a couple of packs of the clear ones.

[Kavik]

Your vid helped me finally understand how these help. Is it correct that the wobble is only reduced on PCB mounts? I can't seem to move mine on a plate like that

Doesn't matter if plate/PCB, once the tops have been removed, there is still wiggle room.

Is it only recommended to use these if one has already taken apart the switch for other reasons? I did the same test on my Zealios and MX Blues which are both plate mounted, and the top housings wiggled. (I've never disassembled any of them).

[Puddsy]

Your vid helped me finally understand how these help. Is it correct that the wobble is only reduced on PCB mounts? I can't seem to move mine on a plate like that

Doesn't matter if plate/PCB, once the tops have been removed, there is still wiggle room.

Is it only recommended to use these if one has already taken apart the switch for other reasons? I did the same test on my Zealios and MX Blues which are both plate mounted, and the top housings wiggled. (I've never disassembled any of them).

they're good either way

[xZ3ROx]

I'd be in for 2 packs


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[MeloDet]

I'd be in for 2/3 packs

[Oblotzky]

Thanks everyone for the great response to this.

I went to the post office today and it appears I was very close with my estimates. The included insurance is up to 25€, every additional 100€ (so for 26-125€) costs another 2€ postage. I'll be declaring all shipments correctly, I don't really see the need to undervalue a shipment that is probably around the 15-25€ mark for most anyways, and only the declared value would be refunded on insurance claims.

I've also talked with Kin and we are looking into offering 3 more colors, he'll let me know how close these can be reproduced as the factory uses dye-sublimation which is known for being hard to work with for saturated colors.



I'll now go hunt down a seasoned GB runner on Slack/Discord for how to best setup order collection (a google form probably) and think we can launch this at the end of the week or so.

Edit: finished setting up the google sheet, I'm confident that all information is collected. Waiting for kin to confirm the new colors now.

[Vadurr]

Thanks everyone for the great response to this.

I went to the post office today and it appears I was very close with my estimates. The included insurance is up to 25€, every additional 100€ (so for 26-125€) costs another 2€ postage. I'll be declaring all shipments correctly, I don't really see the need to undervalue a shipment that is probably around the 15-25€ mark for most anyways, and only the declared value would be refunded on insurance claims.

I've also talked with Kin and we are looking into offering 3 more colors, he'll let me know how close these can be reproduced as the factory uses dye-sublimation which is known for being hard to work with for saturated colors.

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I'll now go hunt down a seasoned GB runner on Slack/Discord for how to best setup order collection (a google form probably) and think we can launch this at the end of the week or so.

This is great news! Color me interested for our three new colors :]

[vtachkov]

Thanks for the update. I'd definitely be down for a couple more packs of the cyan if Kin confirms it.

[typischt]

I know, it is probably obvious with all the color choices, but I still like to ask: Are the colors actually visible when installed on a board and if so, how?


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[Puddsy]

I know, it is probably obvious with all the color choices, but I still like to ask: Are the colors actually visible when installed on a board and if so, how?


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they are visible, but not when you have keycaps on

[typischt]

I know, it is probably obvious with all the color choices, but I still like to ask: Are the colors actually visible when installed on a board and if so, how?


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they are visible, but not when you have keycaps on

Perfect, thanks a lot!

[Kafka]

I know, it is probably obvious with all the color choices, but I still like to ask: Are the colors actually visible when installed on a board and if so, how?


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https://imgur.com/a/sH685

Canoe with white films

[typischt]

I know, it is probably obvious with all the color choices, but I still like to ask: Are the colors actually visible when installed on a board and if so, how?


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https://imgur.com/a/sH685

Canoe with white films

Ah yeah, I see. Thanks a bunch!
Is this your Canoe?

[Kafka]

I know, it is probably obvious with all the color choices, but I still like to ask: Are the colors actually visible when installed on a board and if so, how?


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https://imgur.com/a/sH685

Canoe with white films

Ah yeah, I see. Thanks a bunch!
Is this your Canoe?

Nope, guy on mechmarket is selling it

[FreeCopy]

I want at least 3 sets. Pink, white, and clear. Depending when the buy launches I could go for more.

If other colors are possible I'd love a light blue.

[kin25]

thank you~

I don't want to make you wait for a long time.
so I ordered factory to make new 3 colors.
It will make waiting time shorter after your order.

[funderburker]

thank you~

I don't want to make you wait for a long time.
so I ordered factory to make new 3 colors.
It will make waiting time shorter after your order.

You are amazing. Best vendor ever.

[Puddsy]

thank you~

I don't want to make you wait for a long time.
so I ordered factory to make new 3 colors.
It will make waiting time shorter after your order.

golden god

[cocobrais]

thank you~

I don't want to make you wait for a long time.
so I ordered factory to make new 3 colors.
It will make waiting time shorter after your order.

always amazing!!

[Oblotzky]

thank you~

I don't want to make you wait for a long time.
so I ordered factory to make new 3 colors.
It will make waiting time shorter after your order.

Great to hear!

I have just posted the GB thread, awaiting approval now. Once approved, this IC can be closed. Thanks!

Edit: Live! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92878.0

[tanvir175]

I know, it is probably obvious with all the color choices, but I still like to ask: Are the colors actually visible when installed on a board and if so, how?


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they are visible, but not when you have keycaps on

I know, it is probably obvious with all the color choices, but I still like to ask: Are the colors actually visible when installed on a board and if so, how?


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If you have a floating key design keyboard and transparent switches, wouldn't they still be visible even with the keycaps on?
I saw a video on TaeKeyboards where he used pink stickers with transparent switches and a floating key design case so you were still able to see them from certain angles even with keycaps on.