[Shipping] Stainless Steel Poker Plate

[xavierblak]

In for 3.  This works out well with the poker group buy that just started.

[CKTofu]

I'm in for one!

[The_Beast]

Talked to the postman, see post #1 for update on international shipping

[Unicorn_Systems]

I'm in for one of these! I'll fill in the form and send it now

[TDub]

I think I only ordered one, can I double my order?

[The_Beast]

I think I only ordered one, can I double my order?

Just send me a PM with any order updates, I'll update and then you can confirm via post #2



BTW I did a little area/volume/density model. The plate should weight 160g or 0.35Lbs.

The little notes on the order forms are cute but I'll be printing those exact addresses, so make sure it's exactly how you want it.

[kaiserreich]

Talked to the postman, see post #1 for update on international shipping

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Does that includes the padding cost?
I found that padding is really important. A swiss cheese made of steel plate is not really strong, and a lot of reinforcements is required

[The_Beast]

Talked to the postman, see post #1 for update on international shipping

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Does that includes the padding cost?
I found that padding is really important. A swiss cheese made of steel plate is not really strong, and a lot of reinforcements is required

I was going to use a 1/8" hardboard (it's high density fiberboard) as a backer + a layer of bubble wrap.


Like I said that price is tentative but it should be close to that price

[huttala]

I sent an order for two plates. Please confirm that you got it.

Thanks.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II using Tapatalk.

[The_Beast]

I sent an order for two plates. Please confirm that you got it.

Thanks.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note II using Tapatalk.

Post #2 has all the people who ordered and the quantity ordered. It updates ~5 minutes, you are on there ^___^

[hasu]

I'm in for 3. Thanks.

[alaricljs]

Chance to put together another small board?   hasu grabs it... 3x! 

[The_Beast]

47 plates in just a few days, very nice guys



I might have to close this one early. I asked my guy when I would have to order these to get them by 11/15, but when I asked, I only thought we would get ~20 orders. With more than double that, he might need more time. I'll keep you guys updated ^___^


Edit: I sent another email to my guy asking about semi-final pricing and lead times. He should get back to me sometime today.

[mm87]

Sent order for 2. Cheers :]

[tadbitnerdy]

Might be a dumb question, but will this plate fit in the stock, plastic Poker case?

-Tad

[xJaPx]

I feel retarded asking, but i have to learn somehow.  What are the advantages/reasons for buying.these?

[The_Beast]

I feel retarded asking, but i have to learn somehow.  What are the advantages/reasons for buying.these?

Not a dumb question, the plate helps support the switch and make the poker feel more solid. It should help eliminate PCB flex while typing

Might be a dumb question, but will this plate fit in the stock, plastic Poker case?

-Tad

That's not a dumb question and yes it will ^__^


Photo of alixinhzai plate (the plate we are all ordering):

[tadbitnerdy]

Awesome!  And one other question... will it work with the stock stabilizers?

I placed my order.  Waiting for invoice

-Tad

[The_Beast]

Awesome!  And one other question... will it work with the stock stabilizers?

I placed my order.  Waiting for invoice

-Tad

alixinhzai has designed it so that it works with cherry (the stock stabilizer that comes with the poker) and Costar. However since the plate is 1/16 or .0625" Costar may not work since it requires the plate to be .060" in thickness.

[tadbitnerdy]

Okay cool, looking forward to this!

[i3oilermaker]

Dumb question - how does one install the plate?

[The_Beast]

Dumb question - how does one install the plate?

Again, no dumb questions guys, everyone is here to learn ^___^


Anyways, you desolder all the switches, install cherry stabilizers, then install the switches back onto the plate and then resolder on all the switches back onto the PCB.

[i3oilermaker]

Ok I'm in for 2

[alaricljs]

Anyways, you desolder all the switches, install them on the plate and then resolder on all the switches back onto the PCB.

Gotta fix that, because doing it wrong is just too damned much work...

If you are using PCB mount Cherry stabs, install them FIRST.  Then install switches through the plate.

[xJaPx]

Dumb question - how does one install the plate?

Again, no dumb questions guys, everyone is here to learn ^___^


Anyways, you desolder all the switches, install them on the plate and then resolder on all the switches back onto the PCB.

i was under the impression changing switches on a poker requires no soldering?

[The_Beast]

Dumb question - how does one install the plate?

Again, no dumb questions guys, everyone is here to learn ^___^


Anyways, you desolder all the switches, install them on the plate and then resolder on all the switches back onto the PCB.

i was under the impression changing switches on a poker requires no soldering?

No, on the stock poker it's easy to change stems and springs because it's PCB mount. Once you make it a plate mount, it's much harder because the plate blocks you from lifting the tabs on the side of the switch (the tabs that keep the switch together).

Anyways, you desolder all the switches, install them on the plate and then resolder on all the switches back onto the PCB.

Gotta fix that, because doing it wrong is just too damned much work...

If you are using PCB mount Cherry stabs, install them FIRST.  Then install switches through the plate.

Thanks, I'll edit my post

[balanar]

Hmm so all our plates will have the word 'ali' and the logo on them? I think alixinhzai is doing a fantastic job sharing his design with us, just wanted to know if ours will be neutral or 'branded' with his name.

[The_Beast]

Hmm so all our plates will have the word 'ali' and the logo on them? I think alixinhzai is doing a fantastic job sharing his design with us, just wanted to know if ours will be neutral or 'branded' with his name.

Nope, the plate will look exactly like the picture in my first post (no brand or usernames). I was thinking of putting GH someone on the plate, but decided not to since I'm sure not everyone uses GH as much as I do or wants GH on the plate.

[Halverson]

Hmm so all our plates will have the word 'ali' and the logo on them? I think alixinhzai is doing a fantastic job sharing his design with us, just wanted to know if ours will be neutral or 'branded' with his name.

Nope, the plate will look exactly like the picture in my first post (no brand or usernames). I was thinking of putting GH someone on the plate, but decided not to since I'm sure not everyone uses GH as much as I do or wants GH on the plate.

Can you hand carve a wizard shark into mine Beast?

EDIT: ZOMG POST 500!!!

[esoomenona]

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[turtle]

add me to the list for one. Thanks!

[Unicorn_Systems]

The little notes on the order forms are cute but I'll be printing those exact addresses, so make sure it's exactly how you want it.

Hehehe  

I didn't put anything in the address field other than my actual address though

[WhiteFireDragon]

I had no idea there were that many pokers out there. I thought pokers were a niche market, in an already niche market of mechanical keyboards.

[wiredPANDA]

Think they are still fairly niche, but I know a few Poker owners have more than one.  And it seems they became FOTM when they started to get harder to find.

[Unicorn_Systems]

I have one and am in the market for a second. Also need to get my hands on one for a customer who noticed and tried mine when he was in the other day, and asked me to source one for him! It really is a gorgeous little board!

[The_Beast]

add me to the list for one. Thanks!

Nope, you have to fill out the order form in the first post to order

I might tentatively be in for a total of three. Still trying to decide.

Just pm me before I close the GB

[balanar]

Nope, the plate will look exactly like the picture in my first post (no brand or usernames). I was thinking of putting GH someone on the plate, but decided not to since I'm sure not everyone uses GH as much as I do or wants GH on the plate.

Could it be an optional thing though? I would love to have 'GH' or 'geek' on one side and 'hack' on the other if it'll fit.

[elton5354]

Hi anyone willing to install these for me?

[The_Beast]

Nope, the plate will look exactly like the picture in my first post (no brand or usernames). I was thinking of putting GH someone on the plate, but decided not to since I'm sure not everyone uses GH as much as I do or wants GH on the plate.

Could it be an optional thing though? I would love to have 'GH' or 'geek' on one side and 'hack' on the other if it'll fit.

Unless everyone agreed on it, I think the laser guy would charge for a single piece to do it just on one.

That or one or other plate design wouldn't get as many orders and make it more expensive

[Halverson]

Questionnaire filled! Was looking for the "double the F*** yeah!" answer...but I suppose a simple "yes" will suffice!

[sth]

mostly kidding about 'dogg breff'

[Zwi]

Voted yes but its more a yes/don't care

[TheQsanity]

To the OP, How are you getting/making these?

I am in a welding class atm and if I get good enough I could essentially make my own correct?

Are you hand-making these and is it possible to?

Thanks:)

[The_Beast]

To the OP, How are you getting/making these?

I am in a welding class atm and if I get good enough I could essentially make my own correct?

Are you hand-making these and is it possible to?

Thanks:)

I'm getting them laser cut

I doubt you could do it by hand since the holes are small and have semi-tight tolerance

[TheQsanity]

They have one of those at the shop. I just need to learn how to use the machine. How did you get the design for it? and how can I get one of my own?

Thanks

[The_Beast]

They have one of those at the shop. I just need to learn how to use the machine. How did you get the design for it? and how can I get one of my own?

Thanks

I'll send you the .dwg file later, I'm in the middle of lubing switches ^__^

[TheQsanity]

Sick man!
Thanks and Have fun!

[Acanthophis]

My "other" vote on the poll:

I'm not very fond of the name geekhack itself.
But I'm fine with the initials (GH) or some random logo you come up with.
But it won't be a total disaster to have it written somewhere. It's under the keycaps anyway

Related question:
Are custom cut-out designs possible?
Own GH screen name for example?

[The_Beast]

My "other" vote on the poll:

I'm not very fond of the name geekhack itself.
But I'm fine with the initials (GH) or some random logo you come up with.
But it won't be a total disaster to have it written somewhere. It's under the keycaps anyway

Related question:
Are custom cut-out designs possible?
Own GH screen name for example?

Send me a plate design and I'll cut it, which could include user names. However I think the laser guy is going to count that as one piece even if all the plates are the same except that one thing

[hasu]

No branding is needed on my plates! Plain plate looks great to me.
But I won't cancel my order even if plates are stamped any logo

Thanks a lot for organizing this GB, The_Beast.