Author Topic: [Orders Closed] Phantom PCB R2 (Read 268177 times)

SmallFry · « **Reply #750 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 17:45:40 »

GOT MINE TODAY!

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inteli722 · « **Reply #751 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 17:47:57 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Mon, 15 April 2013, 17:45:40

GOT MINE TODAY!
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bavman · « **Reply #752 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 18:10:34 »

Quote from: fl0w3n on Mon, 15 April 2013, 17:37:30

Super excited! I received my package today, my first ever Phantom is here woot!

However, I regret to also say the PCB is quite bent what do I do? Can I simply bend it back gently? Leave it and just have it straighten out when I mount it? Or do I need to claim insurance?

I hate to be the party pooper I hope everyone else has theirs come fine

Oh wow...that is kinda bent....would someone know what could cause this?
I was under the impression that the PCB is stiff enough to just break not bend like that. Could it maybe have been caused by heat?

Do you have a plate that you could test by just mounting a few switches and seeing if it'll fit alright?

KuhnTang · « **Reply #753 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 18:17:39 »

Their's not a whole lot going on in the PCB of a keyboard. Chances are that it will be just fine. the only thing you have to worry about is board trace breaking at the bend location. try it out. I'm willing to be this will work.

fl0w3n · « **Reply #754 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 18:28:09 »

Yeah I didn't think this PCB would bend like that, then again I've permanently bent Motherboard PCB's.

Yeah I've got a plate. You mean soldering the switches on or just a dry fit?

I think it'll still work too, I'm just kinda bummed knowing it's kinda defected now

fl0w3n · « **Reply #755 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 18:29:03 »

The only issue I see is possibly getting it to fit all properly in the keyboard/good solders on the switches...if the gap between the Plate and PCB is too big, the switch might not get a solid seat in the PCB.

KuhnTang · « **Reply #756 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 18:29:55 »

yeah, I know what you mean. the good news is that if it works, you'll likely never look at it after it's installed.

That being said, I'd be upset if mine were bent too.

salmo · « **Reply #757 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 19:43:11 »

Got mine today, as well. In the process of piecing it together with what I have lying around.

hluo87 · « **Reply #758 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 20:31:24 »

hi bavman,
I have received the pcb set today! thanks so much, however there is no plate....i ordered ANS125...
so i should receive that from WhiteFireDragon?

duq · « **Reply #759 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 21:05:40 »

Received. Thanks Bav! Now to wait for that plate...

bavman · « **Reply #760 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 21:33:19 »

Quote from: hluo87 on Mon, 15 April 2013, 20:31:24

hi bavman,
I have received the pcb set today! thanks so much, however there is no plate....i ordered ANS125...
so i should receive that from WhiteFireDragon?

Yes this was a mistake I made with a couple people. You weren't supposed to get your PCB this earlier because I was going to get the plates from WFD when they're done and bundle the plates and PCBs. I didn't update my list though so I accidentally sent some out early, but worry not, when the plates are done we'll get them to you.

megaforce · « **Reply #761 on:** Mon, 15 April 2013, 21:35:40 »

Quote from: bavman on Sat, 13 April 2013, 10:19:42

Oops well it looks like I screwed up, I forgot to update my list...but theres nothing I can really do about it so I'll just send you guys the plates when I get them (or WFD can just ship them directly to you), don't worry about it.

And daniel, just pm me and we'll figure something out

You've got a list of people who's PCB + Plate hasn't been shipped out yet?

fl0w3n · « **Reply #762 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 00:16:44 »

I just don't think this is right

I don't want to go seeing if I can force everything in place, and try to basically unbend it by soldering switches into place and risk bending my plate too.
I also don't want my first Phantom (or any keyboard) assembly to be even harder because of this $:-\$

Bav, do you want to take this to PM so we can discuss potential solutions? I feel really bad for making a ruckus

Matt3o · « **Reply #763 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 01:40:16 »

fl0w3n, PCBs have a very high tolerance to bending. I would try to put the PCB under heavy weight for 24h, you could also try to iron it gently (not too hot) with a cloth in between. You should try to straighten it just a bit, switches will put it back in place when soldered.

rknize · « **Reply #764 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 08:36:50 »

I would just hold the PCB in my hands and push that area straight with my thumbs. You'll have to over extend it a bit to remove the warp. You'll probably hear some crinkling of the fiberglass, but the PCB should be fine. If you don't see any discoloration of the substrate on the edges, you should not have any problems.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #765 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 09:33:46 »

I would be very careful doing that.

esoomenona · « **Reply #766 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 09:35:12 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Tue, 16 April 2013, 09:33:46

I would be very careful doing that.

No no no. Careful is for nerds and squares. Bend it with reckless disregard.

rknize · « **Reply #767 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:27:31 »

Yes, some care is going to be required. I have seen much worse, believe me. I would be worried about your run-of-the-mill FR-3 PCB, but FR-4 PCBs like these are pretty tough. If you were building a PCB mount keyboard, then I would suggest not using this PCB. Since you are going to plate mount, the PCB rigidity is less of a concern.

KuhnTang · « **Reply #768 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 11:53:41 »

I have two PCB's + two teensey controllers + 1 plate from WFD. I'm going to give up my order, but only if someone takes it all. I'm not going to piece it out. Contact me if you're interested. I'll sell it at cost + shipping. it hasn't been shipped to me yet, so all you'll have to do is pay me and I'll let bavman know to ship it to you.

dorkvader · « **Reply #769 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 17:45:39 »

Mine arrived in good shape today. I'm thinking of doing my 7bit plate as ergoclears to mach my current phantom (also ergo clears)

It's interesting: this plate isn't the same. They took out the swiss cheese holes around all the switches (for switch removal from the bottom without desoldering).

Now, can anyone help me scan those QR codes? I'm thinking of taking a high-contrast picture (edge lit) and converting it to B&W. I will figure out what they say.

KuhnTang · « **Reply #770 on:** Tue, 16 April 2013, 19:06:45 »

I forgot to mention the reason for my abandonment of the phantom. With the LZ-GH and my recent interest in getting a topre board I just don't think I'm going to have room. On that note. If you have a topre board and want to trade my parts (two phantom PCB's, two teensey controllers, one plate) for your topre board, I can also add cash.

gnubag · « **Reply #771 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 14:16:48 »

bavman could you post an update when the next batch of pcbs will be shipped out?

bavman · « **Reply #772 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 15:52:51 »

Quote from: gnubag on Fri, 19 April 2013, 14:16:48

bavman could you post an update when the next batch of pcbs will be shipped out?

Whenever I have plates in my hand. I'm not sure when that will be exactly but I'll keep you guys up to date.

rknize · « **Reply #773 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 16:08:13 »

I received my PCB the other day in good condition. Thanks bavman!

gnubag · « **Reply #774 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 16:24:00 »

Quote from: bavman on Fri, 19 April 2013, 15:52:51

Quote from: gnubag on Fri, 19 April 2013, 14:16:48
bavman could you post an update when the next batch of pcbs will be shipped out?

Whenever I have plates in my hand. I'm not sure when that will be exactly but I'll keep you guys up to date.

hm... i have been waiting for the pcb/teensy without plate but i guess that the order swapping may have delayed it.

Gupgup · « **Reply #775 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 17:52:42 »

Any news on orders that had plates?

Gupgup

Sai · « **Reply #776 on:** Fri, 19 April 2013, 23:19:15 »

i believe my pcb will be going directly to WFD?

Sleabo · « **Reply #777 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 03:09:09 »

Hi
I have one PCB with teensy and plate to sell,
it hasnt arrived yet, if anyone wants to buy it perhaps I can arrange for it to be shipped directly to you
please email me at order@qwerkeys.co.uk
cheers
Sleabo

The_Beast · « **Reply #778 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 10:13:21 »

Just got news that I received my PCB and teensy at home!

Thanks

bw · « **Reply #779 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 10:25:53 »

Everything is here in good condition. Thanks!

KuhnTang · « **Reply #780 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 10:27:20 »

Does that mean plates are shipped out too?

whiskytango · « **Reply #781 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 10:34:07 »

Quote from: KuhnTang on Tue, 23 April 2013, 10:27:20

Does that mean plates are shipped out too?

From the plate GB thread:

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 15 April 2013, 14:54:51

Most of them are done and can be picked up late next week. No ETA on the low quantity designs, but they're in progress.

Quote from: danielucf on Mon, 15 April 2013, 16:25:58

Late next week like around the 25th-26th? Also any chance there will be an extra ansi 150 plate?

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 15 April 2013, 16:49:22

Yeah, I'm scheduled to pick them up at those times. Sorry, no extra plates at all , I already spent more than I invoiced for so I didn't want to spend more on extras not knowing if they would be needed.

So I think that means WFD should get them end of this week. Then he will ship them to bavman. Then he packages them with our PCBs, etc. and ships them to us...correct?

bavman · « **Reply #782 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 10:34:29 »

Quote from: Gupgup on Fri, 19 April 2013, 17:52:42

Any news on orders that had plates?
Gupgup

Nope, WFD is the one getting those made so I don't know until you guys do.

Quote from: Sai on Fri, 19 April 2013, 23:19:15

i believe my pcb will be going directly to WFD?

I'll check when I get home and let you know.

Quote from: KuhnTang on Tue, 23 April 2013, 10:27:20

Does that mean plates are shipped out too?

Not yet, or that i know of at least

bavman · « **Reply #783 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 10:35:08 »

Quote from: whiskytango on Tue, 23 April 2013, 10:34:07

So I think that means WFD should get them end of this week. Then he will ship them to bavman. Then he packages them with our PCBs, etc. and ships them to us...correct?

Yup

metalliqaz · « **Reply #784 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 15:40:35 »

The wait... it is killing me!

Turkishrambo · « **Reply #785 on:** Tue, 23 April 2013, 23:28:37 »

Hey im absolutley terrible with programming. Could someone help me create this layout with fn layer?. I tried to understand what to do but my brain is NOT made for it lol. I dont mind giving a tip either

I want the numpad to look like this
1.5x with 7 bit. I would like this numpad on the function layer

the right win key will be Fn
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/TheProfosist/GeekHack/Phantom_v2.png

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 * `---'   `---------------' `---------------' `---------------' `-----------'
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 * | Ctl |Gui| Alt |          Space   7x       | Alt | fn | Ctl | |Lef|Dow|Rig|
 * `-----------------------------------------------------------' `-----------'
 * ,---.   ,---------------. ,---------------. ,---------------. ,-----------.
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 * | Ctl |Gui| Alt |          Space   7x       | Alt | fn | Ctl | |clc|v- |v+ |
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Sai · « **Reply #786 on:** Sun, 28 April 2013, 19:48:53 »

any update on the PCBs?

hluo87 · « **Reply #787 on:** Sun, 28 April 2013, 21:35:51 »

bav, one question
i already got the PCB board without plate. will you ship the plate to me once you receive from WFD? Do I need to pay to extra?

bavman · « **Reply #788 on:** Mon, 29 April 2013, 20:38:31 »

Quote from: Sai on Sun, 28 April 2013, 19:48:53

any update on the PCBs?

I've had them for a while, I'll be getting the plates from WFD soon and will bundle them together.

Quote from: hluo87 on Sun, 28 April 2013, 21:35:51

bav, one question
i already got the PCB board without plate. will you ship the plate to me once you receive from WFD? Do I need to pay to extra?

No need to pay extra, it was my mistake so I'll take care of it.

Sai · « **Reply #789 on:** Mon, 29 April 2013, 20:45:58 »

Quote from: bavman on Mon, 29 April 2013, 20:38:31

Quote from: Sai on Sun, 28 April 2013, 19:48:53
any update on the PCBs?
I've had them for a while, I'll be getting the plates from WFD soon and will bundle them together.

i think you can just ship the pcb to WFD since he's going to build mine

bavman · « **Reply #790 on:** Mon, 29 April 2013, 21:06:35 »

Quote from: Sai on Mon, 29 April 2013, 20:45:58

Quote from: bavman on Mon, 29 April 2013, 20:38:31
Quote from: Sai on Sun, 28 April 2013, 19:48:53
any update on the PCBs?
I've had them for a while, I'll be getting the plates from WFD soon and will bundle them together.

i think you can just ship the pcb to WFD since he's going to build mine

I went to look up your order in my excel doc and I didn't see a Sai...I was about to pm you telling you that I don't have an order for you, but then I saw "formerly hoshidishi"

)
It looks like I have you down for assembly with him so he'll get your order, all is good.

Sai · « **Reply #791 on:** Mon, 29 April 2013, 21:18:29 »

alright. i forgot to update about my change of username as well.

hluo87 · « **Reply #792 on:** Sat, 04 May 2013, 11:01:32 »

Quote from: bavman on Mon, 29 April 2013, 20:38:31

Quote from: Sai on Sun, 28 April 2013, 19:48:53
any update on the PCBs?

I've had them for a while, I'll be getting the plates from WFD soon and will bundle them together.

Quote from: hluo87 on Sun, 28 April 2013, 21:35:51
bav, one question
i already got the PCB board without plate. will you ship the plate to me once you receive from WFD? Do I need to pay to extra?

No need to pay extra, it was my mistake so I'll take care of it.

thanks!!!do you get the plates already?

KuhnTang · « **Reply #793 on:** Sat, 04 May 2013, 12:03:37 »

Hey Bavman,

Has my order shipped yet?

Rendom · « **Reply #794 on:** Mon, 06 May 2013, 14:37:40 »

Does anyone have a set that I can buy? Thanks!

megaforce · « **Reply #795 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 05:08:53 »

PM'd for address change.

hluo87 · « **Reply #796 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 11:05:00 »

just curious, does anyone receive the plate&PCB from Bav?

metalliqaz · « **Reply #797 on:** Wed, 08 May 2013, 11:05:57 »

Quote from: hluo87 on Wed, 08 May 2013, 11:05:00

just curious, does anyone receive the plate&PCB from Bav?

I didn't but I'm expecting it soon. Have there been any tracking numbers?

phetto · « **Reply #798 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 14:13:26 »

Where are they?

Photekq · « **Reply #799 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 14:16:16 »

Wondering whether mine's been sent off too.. I'm itching to get soldering.

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Author Topic: [Orders Closed] Phantom PCB R2 (Read 268177 times)