Author Topic: [IC] Polaris - GB has begun (Read 228281 times)

ai03 · « **Reply #50 on:** Wed, 24 April 2019, 23:50:38 »

Quote from: fireworm on Wed, 24 April 2019, 23:43:10

This doesn't support a standard universal 60% right? Because they are a little thicker than your pcb?

Could you design the pcb with alps-mx holes?

Universal 60%s will not fit, mainly due to USB hole misalignment.
I simplified the PCB to MX only due to the fact that certain alps positions (1.5U stepped caps lock, AEK bottom row, etc) cannot be implemented without conflicts, making the alps compatibility dysfunctional for most keysets.

Quote from: Justin_aka_OsP_SSJ4 on Wed, 24 April 2019, 23:33:43

What material are the foam dampeners going to be made out of?

I cannot disclose the specifics, but it is a vibration damping material.

matrixzj · « **Reply #51 on:** Wed, 24 April 2019, 23:59:53 »

Is there a proxy in China mainland for this GB? looks nice!

mrpetrov · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:03:13 »

Quote from: ai03 on Wed, 24 April 2019, 23:50:38

I cannot disclose the specifics, but it is a vibration damping material.

Vibranium confirmed.

Puddsy · « **Reply #53 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:19:26 »

Quote from: matrixzj on Wed, 24 April 2019, 23:59:53

Is there a proxy in China mainland for this GB? looks nice!

it's being run by kbdfans

matrixzj · « **Reply #54 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:21:30 »

Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:19:26

Quote from: matrixzj on Wed, 24 April 2019, 23:59:53
Is there a proxy in China mainland for this GB? looks nice!

it's being run by kbdfans

still not opened ? I can not find it in kbdfans now

slxdegrees · « **Reply #55 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:29:35 »

Quote from: matrixzj on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:21:30

Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:19:26
Quote from: matrixzj on Wed, 24 April 2019, 23:59:53
Is there a proxy in China mainland for this GB? looks nice!

it's being run by kbdfans

still not opened ? I can not find it in kbdfans now

The prototype is still being made.

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AlcoholEnthusiast · « **Reply #56 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:31:12 »

Love the weight design. The price is obviously amazing. I haven't seen any of KBDfans higher end stuff so I am cautiously optimistic.

Will there be a proto out before GB?

matrixzj · « **Reply #57 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:31:41 »

Quote from: slxdegrees on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:29:35

Quote from: matrixzj on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:21:30
Quote from: Puddsy on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:19:26
Quote from: matrixzj on Wed, 24 April 2019, 23:59:53
Is there a proxy in China mainland for this GB? looks nice!

it's being run by kbdfans

still not opened ? I can not find it in kbdfans now
The prototype is still being made.

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Thanks for kindly reply. Can't wait more for this good product.

slxdegrees · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:33:44 »

Quote from: AlcoholEnthusiast on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:31:12

Love the weight design. The price is obviously amazing. I haven't seen any of KBDfans higher end stuff so I am cautiously optimistic.

Will there be a proto out before GB?

Do any of you guys read the thread before replying?

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dantambok · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:35:47 »

That’s looks damn good for the price. Bringing customs to the masses!

upas · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:37:32 »

This is amazing ai03, thanks for bringing this to the community.

Instabuy for me.

piit79 · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:39:30 »

Looks GREAT! I wanted the KBD8XII, but I feel like I'm past TKL at this point. I will simply have to get this

Probably in burgundy to go with GMK Jamón. I also finally understand the HHKB layout so glad it's supported.

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orim23 · « **Reply #62 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 01:21:24 »

I assume it runs QMK?

Zilleon · « **Reply #63 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 01:39:18 »

There is really no support for arrow keys?
So sad, that would be a must buy for me, but without the arrow cluster I can't T_T

ChrisSwires · « **Reply #64 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 01:59:31 »

Late to the party but I guess I'm in. Looks great, strong work

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hhkbp2 · « **Reply #65 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 02:04:42 »

Attractive price tag.

megaforce · « **Reply #66 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 02:07:00 »

this is very nice

piit79 · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 02:11:07 »

Quote from: Zilleon on Thu, 25 April 2019, 01:39:18

There is really no support for arrow keys?
So sad, that would be a must buy for me, but without the arrow cluster I can't T_T

Just forget the arrow keys already and map them to a layer like a man :-D I also thought I couldn't live without them but then I switched from a TKL to a Preonic overnight, mapped them to Space+IJKL and never looked back.

Now it's actually a nuisance having to move my hand to reach the arrow keys on other boards. Arrow keys in the home row = best thing since sliced bread

I know, we're all different. But do try it one day. Just my 2¢.

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Zilleon · « **Reply #68 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 02:14:32 »

Quote from: piit79 on Thu, 25 April 2019, 02:11:07

Quote from: Zilleon on Thu, 25 April 2019, 01:39:18
There is really no support for arrow keys?
So sad, that would be a must buy for me, but without the arrow cluster I can't T_T
Just forget the arrow keys already and map them to a layer like a man :-D I also thought I couldn't live without them but then I switched from a TKL to a Preonic overnight, mapped them to Space+IJKL and never looked back.

Now it's actually a nuisance having to move my hand to reach the arrow keys on other boards. Arrow keys in the home row = best thing since sliced bread

I know, we're all different. But do try it one day. Just my 2¢.

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I totally did

The thing is that I use too many different keyboards and I need to reduce the difference between them as much as I can and that is one of the tradeoffs I had to do...

hyppialonso · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 02:52:54 »

what a pity that it does not provide a colour that will match gmk wavez, but I will probably going in for my first custom!

Nigolski · « **Reply #70 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 03:04:31 »

this is sick

AlcoholEnthusiast · « **Reply #71 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 03:06:08 »

Quote from: slxdegrees on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:33:44

Quote from: AlcoholEnthusiast on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:31:12
Love the weight design. The price is obviously amazing. I haven't seen any of KBDfans higher end stuff so I am cautiously optimistic.

Will there be a proto out before GB?
Do any of you guys read the thread before replying?

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I scan, but clearly miss stuff.

Puddsy · « **Reply #72 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 03:09:51 »

Quote from: slxdegrees on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:33:44

Quote from: AlcoholEnthusiast on Thu, 25 April 2019, 00:31:12
Love the weight design. The price is obviously amazing. I haven't seen any of KBDfans higher end stuff so I am cautiously optimistic.

Will there be a proto out before GB?
Do any of you guys read the thread before replying?

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i actually did this time!

it's cause i wanna buy one of these

Vadurr · « **Reply #73 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 03:16:58 »

Quote from: snelltrail on Wed, 24 April 2019, 20:13:12

This is stunning, so excited for this!

Black PVD as an option would be nice, especially if the weight is going to extend out the back.

In4this!

P.S. 5mm PC PLATE PLS

empa · « **Reply #74 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 05:04:42 »

great price. i will be keen to get one

hayt · « **Reply #75 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 08:09:17 »

Honestly, I'm way tempted by this. Didn't expect to be, but I love how you have addressed all the details. 60% wkl w/ polycarb half plate sounds so sweet

sJ1N · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 08:40:05 »

really love everything about this including how well structured the project page is with links to plate files/ assembly instructions etc. good job ai03

pwade3 · « **Reply #77 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 09:06:16 »

Really awesome pricepoint dude.

I don't even need another 60 right now but this is incredibly tempting.

Will there be samples of the more specific colors before the buy?

Hard to commit to something like rose gold when you never quite know how it'll turn out.

b4d_tR1p · « **Reply #78 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 09:21:51 »

ty for make it possible dude!

nguyenhimself · « **Reply #79 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 09:44:42 »

Looking forward to the 65% version of this, as I’ve long made peace with the fact that I don’t want to live without arrow keys.

Honestly, thank you for your effort to bring premium features to a wider market. We seriously need the UNIQLO of mechanical keyboards.

Jaxxstatic · « **Reply #80 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 09:48:01 »

I’m in as long as it’s not the same PCB maker as the Tofu RGB hotswap PCB, or that it can at least be ported to QMK. Also, will it have similar stabilizer solution asHineybush’s thin PCB or some other way?
The case ticks all boxes for me though, even the typing angle. And Burgundy. Yes

futurecrime · « **Reply #81 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 09:48:42 »

Mate this is amazing. Great work.

upas · « **Reply #82 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 10:33:58 »

Quote from: Jaxxstatic on Thu, 25 April 2019, 09:48:01

I’m in as long as it’s not the same PCB maker as the Tofu RGB hotswap PCB, or that it can at least be ported to QMK. Also, will it have similar stabilizer solution asHineybush’s thin PCB or some other way?
The case ticks all boxes for me though, even the typing angle. And Burgundy. Yes

ai03 made the PCB, I'm like 99.99% sure its QMK compatible.

merlin64 · « **Reply #83 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 10:39:30 »

I love it! Count me in!

Kokaloo · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 10:44:04 »

Amazinnnggg! Will the PCB have underglow lighting or at least the option to attach strips for it? Wanna make this my first PC board.

PoohGom · « **Reply #85 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 11:58:10 »

ooOOoo I'm 100% interested in one of these, I will definitely wait for the GB, but any chance for a Navy Blue color?

Puddsy · « **Reply #86 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 13:16:42 »

Quote from: pwade3 on Thu, 25 April 2019, 09:06:16

Really awesome pricepoint dude.

I don't even need another 60 right now but this is incredibly tempting.

Will there be samples of the more specific colors before the buy?

Hard to commit to something like rose gold when you never quite know how it'll turn out.

i believe it's the same factory as other kbdfans boards so i imagine it'll be the same colors

but in fairness i don't think i've seen rose gold from them before

donkey · « **Reply #87 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 13:28:48 »

Kailh sockets are easy to solder so I'd like to see Kailh socket pads on all possible switch locations but have sockets:

1. pre-soldered only on common locations or
2. included by not soldered or
3. not included but supported.

This would maximize convenience and flexibility this excellent design can offer.

HardcoreDesk · « **Reply #88 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 14:00:13 »

HHKB or WKL

ai03 · « **Reply #89 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 14:25:45 »

Quote from: pwade3 on Thu, 25 April 2019, 09:06:16

Will there be samples of the more specific colors before the buy?

Quite a few of the colors are borrowed from KBDfans' usual lineup.
We had a rose gold sample made; it leans a bit closer to the pink-ish side similar to Apple's rose gold coloring.

Quote from: Kokaloo on Thu, 25 April 2019, 10:44:04

Will the PCB have underglow lighting or at least the option to attach strips for it?

The PCB does have RGB underglow built-in, although at minimum a polycarbonate bottom is required to take advantage of it.

Quote from: Jaxxstatic on Thu, 25 April 2019, 09:48:01

I’m in as long as it’s not the same PCB maker as the Tofu RGB hotswap PCB, or that it can at least be ported to QMK.
Also, will it have similar stabilizer solution asHineybush’s thin PCB or some other way?

The PCB runs QMK by default.
The stabilizer solution is an adhesive rubber shim which goes between the stabilizer and PCB, similar to the band-aid mod but much more refined.

Quote from: donkey on Thu, 25 April 2019, 13:28:48

Kailh sockets are easy to solder so I'd like to see Kailh socket pads on all possible switch locations but have sockets:

Unfortunately, the PCB's high compat means that I had to drop hotswap support. I will likely be open-sourcing the PCB source in case you want to design a single-layout hotswap variant later on.

Vigrith · « **Reply #90 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 14:32:07 »

Quote from: HardcoreDesk on Thu, 25 April 2019, 14:00:13

HHKB or WKL

This is a WKL type of aesthetic, unlike the Leaf60 which was an HHKB type of board.

ReDsNoTDeAd · « **Reply #91 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 14:43:21 »

Are you having a PC sample made? I'm curious to see how their PC quality is. I hope for good things, as the ano on the tofu is excellent.

DetectiveNio · « **Reply #92 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 15:37:39 »

Will this have the option for mix and match like the MK2?

Vadurr · « **Reply #93 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 16:32:22 »

So who's gonna take advantage of this open source and run a hotswap hhkb pcb?!

Aevyn · « **Reply #94 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 17:20:48 »

OOF. Excited to see the PC proto. Might sell my Leaf60 and get this. I like sharper lines more.

Will you do half and half? (alu top / pc bottom?)

lightsout714 · « **Reply #95 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 17:29:31 »

Looks really sweet would love to get one.

vicissitude · « **Reply #96 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 17:52:12 »

Shining keebs.

The weight is so special.

minaknits · « **Reply #97 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 19:24:27 »

Quote from: ai03 on Wed, 24 April 2019, 22:05:33

Quote from: ywcsam on Wed, 24 April 2019, 21:58:05
Love the design!! Any chance for it to support the 60% layout with arrow cluster?

Unfortunately no. Here are the supported layouts for the universal plates: (Also on the webpage):

Show Image

The WKL plate options reduce compat to the following:

Show Image

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60% with split space bar? I'm most likely in!

chriszhu · « **Reply #98 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 19:41:55 »

Rose Gold 😍😍😍

laserbeamspewpew · « **Reply #99 on:** Thu, 25 April 2019, 21:17:57 »

Will there be a dedicated HHKB plate so that there won’t be any visible holes in the corners if one chooses the PC case?

News:

Author Topic: [IC] Polaris - GB has begun (Read 228281 times)