Author Topic: Post Your LZ-GH ! (Read 66233 times)

eth0s · « **Reply #150 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 17:21:23 »

Quote from: tadbitnerdy on Fri, 19 July 2013, 13:33:34

Mine is in the mail!

Mine is in a box, yet to be assembled.

Glissant · « **Reply #151 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 17:23:01 »

It was set to four. It was pretty perfect for me and as you can see everything works and looks adequate.

tadbitnerdy · « **Reply #152 on:** Fri, 19 July 2013, 19:04:10 »

I had mine set to four when assembling the ErgoDox. Worked perfectly for me, too

danielucf · « **Reply #153 on:** Sat, 20 July 2013, 21:13:39 »

What is a good temperature? I thought it was like listening to music and you just set it to 11 and forget it

Turkishrambo · « **Reply #154 on:** Sat, 20 July 2013, 21:21:29 »

Quote from: danielucf on Sat, 20 July 2013, 21:13:39

What is a good temperature? I thought it was like listening to music and you just set it to 11 and forget it

for SMD soldering i use 210 or so. so i htink for an iron 250 would do the trick. My solder iron is a dial though. i set it to 3 of 5

tadbitnerdy · « **Reply #155 on:** Sat, 20 July 2013, 21:24:21 »

Quote from: danielucf on Sat, 20 July 2013, 21:13:39

What is a good temperature? I thought it was like listening to music and you just set it to 11 and forget it

Why not just make '10' hotter?

alaricljs · « **Reply #156 on:** Sat, 20 July 2013, 21:58:18 »

On the WLC100 I was using 3.5.

Sifo · « **Reply #157 on:** Sat, 20 July 2013, 21:58:46 »

I turn it up to 5 to heat up and then go down to about 3.5 as well on the WLC100.

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #158 on:** Sat, 20 July 2013, 22:32:28 »

Quote from: tadbitnerdy on Sat, 20 July 2013, 21:24:21

Quote from: danielucf on Sat, 20 July 2013, 21:13:39
What is a good temperature? I thought it was like listening to music and you just set it to 11 and forget it

Why not just make '10' hotter?

Batmann · « **Reply #159 on:** Wed, 24 July 2013, 16:38:59 »

And here is mine:

So it's no longer black because I had to fix a dent on the top left corner,
I wet sanded it to get the flat surface back, I then filled with an aluminium/epoxy putty where it was needed and finally got it powder coated pearl white.

I am very happy with result and the dent is completely gone

Powder coating sort of smoothed the edges and made for a more glossy classic look
I can detail the process with some pictures (not so many) if some of you have a dent issue and are interested.

mashby · « **Reply #160 on:** Wed, 24 July 2013, 16:40:41 »

Quote from: Batmann on Wed, 24 July 2013, 16:38:59

I am very happy with result and the dent is completely gone
Powder coating sort of smoothed the edges and made for a more glossy classic look
I can detail the process with some pictures (not so many) if some of you have a dent issue and are interested.

I would be very interested in the process both from a learning perspective and because I want a white case some day.

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #161 on:** Wed, 24 July 2013, 21:04:12 »

This has been my afternoon/evening. Resistors resistors resistors

Turkishrambo · « **Reply #162 on:** Wed, 24 July 2013, 21:12:20 »

i couldnt imagine doing the resistors without a SMD rework machine.. that would take me so long.

Dat white LZ-GH is HOT!

danielucf · « **Reply #163 on:** Wed, 24 July 2013, 23:20:18 »

Quote from: Batmann on Wed, 24 July 2013, 16:38:59

And here is mine:

Show Image

So it's no longer black because I had to fix a dent on the top left corner,
I wet sanded it to get the flat surface back, I then filled with an aluminium/epoxy putty where it was needed and finally got it powder coated pearl white.

I am very happy with result and the dent is completely gone :D
Powder coating sort of smoothed the edges and made for a more glossy classic look
I can detail the process with some pictures (not so many) if some of you have a dent issue and are interested.

That turned out really well. Now you have a one of a kind LZ-GH :p

Glissant · « **Reply #164 on:** Wed, 24 July 2013, 23:32:29 »

Quote from: Turkishrambo on Wed, 24 July 2013, 21:12:20

i couldnt imagine doing the resistors without a SMD rework machine.. that would take me so long.

Dat white LZ-GH is HOT!

It doesn't take that much time for me to do it, but I'm sure it would've been a fair bit quicker with the "right" type of equipment. I sure appreciate being able to see small components still, and hope I won't lose that ability anytime soon.

esoomenona · « **Reply #165 on:** Wed, 24 July 2013, 23:38:14 »

That's beautiful, Batmann. Great choice and job.

codyeatworld · « **Reply #166 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 00:29:21 »

So I built mine up and was gonna share it tonight. but I forgot the wire in the spacebar -__-
Ill share mine whenever I get around to redoing it.

and btw batman that white looks really good! I was thinking they were going to replace yours completely.

rurushu · « **Reply #167 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 01:22:08 »

Quote from: Batmann on Wed, 24 July 2013, 16:38:59

And here is mine:

Show Image

So it's no longer black because I had to fix a dent on the top left corner,
I wet sanded it to get the flat surface back, I then filled with an aluminium/epoxy putty where it was needed and finally got it powder coated pearl white.

I am very happy with result and the dent is completely gone :D
Powder coating sort of smoothed the edges and made for a more glossy classic look
I can detail the process with some pictures (not so many) if some of you have a dent issue and are interested.

very interested to know... can make a thread for it??? I think it will be very very useful for others as well!!!!

ItsBc · « **Reply #168 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 02:19:23 »

That is awesome Batmann.

Batmann · « **Reply #169 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 04:18:53 »

Thanks for the kind words

I'll make a thread in the making stuff together section when I'll have all the pictures gathered

rurushu · « **Reply #170 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 04:46:28 »

Quote from: Batmann on Thu, 25 July 2013, 04:18:53

Thanks for the kind words

I'll make a thread in the making stuff together section when I'll have all the pictures gathered

thanks batmann!!!! you're every dented keyboard owner's savior!!!

Batmann · « **Reply #171 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 05:00:25 »

haha, I'll try my best to make it clear so it can help out!

codyeatworld · « **Reply #172 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 11:15:51 »

Got mine done up finally.
First time lubing and stickering switches. I might have to redo a few switches but thats okay I'm really happy with it. I'm gonna crack her open again when my leds come in the mail.

Vintage Blacks - Black Stickers - Limmys lube kit + Victorinox for springs
Cable by nubbinator

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #173 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 17:51:41 »

After many long hours I have what I call my sunset themed LZ-GH. Klaxon set.

The blue and red LEDs make a purple/pink reflection off the plate. Kinda neat.

EDIT: POTATO WOW!

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #174 on:** Thu, 25 July 2013, 23:31:46 »

In the light no LEDs and in the dark

Acetrak · « **Reply #175 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 08:09:03 »

that yellow-orange-red-pink fade looks really cool, nice work

naokira · « **Reply #176 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 08:25:41 »

Question:
How come your leds does not come through the keycap (underglow effect).
I have a Thick PBT russian dyesub and the leds on my Poker II shine through it.

Is it because its a light colored keycap or just the brightness of the led itself?
Because on the stock blackish thick PBT that is included on my poker doesn't shine through.

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #177 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 12:05:58 »

It shines through the cap just a little bit in the legends but hardly at all. It's probably because the red double shot underneath is dark.

naokira · « **Reply #178 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 12:14:55 »

Quote from: naokira on Fri, 26 July 2013, 08:25:41

Question:
How come your leds does not come through the keycap (underglow effect).
I have a Thick PBT russian dyesub and the leds on my Poker II shine through it.

Is it because its a light colored keycap or just the brightness of the led itself?
Because on the stock blackish thick PBT that is included on my poker doesn't shine through.

I see. Thanks for the info! Did you test it using PBT caps?

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #179 on:** Fri, 26 July 2013, 12:32:17 »

No, I have only ever put the Klaxon set on. I can't imagine it being any different than any other fully backlit board tho.

hoggy · « **Reply #180 on:** Tue, 30 July 2013, 10:49:06 »

After seeing so many nice examples...

baldgye · « **Reply #181 on:** Tue, 30 July 2013, 10:50:33 »

Quote from: hoggy on Tue, 30 July 2013, 10:49:06

After seeing so many nice examples...
Show Image

awesome board, really love that colour combination, if it was ISO it'd be perfect :P

Moosecraft · « **Reply #182 on:** Tue, 30 July 2013, 11:56:16 »

Quote from: hoggy on Tue, 30 July 2013, 10:49:06

After seeing so many nice examples...
Show Image

Really clean and nice looking :D

okooko · « **Reply #183 on:** Tue, 30 July 2013, 23:08:14 »

Post has been updated, thanks to Hoggy for reminding me, all pics should be linked correctly to posts

hoggy · « **Reply #184 on:** Wed, 31 July 2013, 13:28:05 »

Thanks guys. It's nice to see so many of them here.

I'm having problems installing the software, does anyone still have a zip file in their download folder that they could send me? - one that worked for them. The one I'm having issues with is dated 13.05.07.

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #185 on:** Wed, 31 July 2013, 13:58:48 »

I guess I'm lucky. I just plugged the keyboard into my Mac and everything worked perfectly. No programming needed at all. Thank you again Mac.

codyeatworld · « **Reply #186 on:** Wed, 31 July 2013, 14:10:09 »

Quote from: hoggy on Wed, 31 July 2013, 13:28:05

Thanks guys. It's nice to see so many of them here.

I'm having problems installing the software, does anyone still have a zip file in their download folder that they could send me? - one that worked for them. The one I'm having issues with is dated 13.05.07.

I didn't have any problems with w8 or mac os x.

What happens when you try to install it?

hoggy · « **Reply #187 on:** Wed, 31 July 2013, 14:26:08 »

(W7.) I get - Error: Unable to locate application file 'LKMacro.msi'

codyeatworld · « **Reply #188 on:** Wed, 31 July 2013, 15:08:01 »

Quote from: hoggy on Wed, 31 July 2013, 14:26:08

(W7.) I get - Error: Unable to locate application file 'LKMacro.msi'

I simulated this error by trying to install with setup.exe, do you get the same error when you try to install with TRiKer.msi?

hoggy · « **Reply #189 on:** Wed, 31 July 2013, 15:45:05 »

No... It works!

Can't believe I didn't even try that.
Thanks!

rknize · « **Reply #190 on:** Fri, 16 August 2013, 01:21:15 »

Finally finished it. Grey model with clear stems, Originative 55g springs, and the full Krytox/Victorinox treatment.

YoungMichael88 · « **Reply #191 on:** Fri, 16 August 2013, 02:28:49 »

Lookin' good. I like the blue.

keyit · « **Reply #192 on:** Fri, 16 August 2013, 03:39:56 »

Quote from: rknize on Fri, 16 August 2013, 01:21:15

Finally finished it. Grey model with clear stems, Originative 55g springs, and the full Krytox/Victorinox treatment.

Show Image

Show Image

that grey finish is quite the looker

ishpeck · « **Reply #193 on:** Fri, 16 August 2013, 17:01:48 »

Quote from: rknize on Fri, 16 August 2013, 01:21:15

Show Image

That is dead sexy.

Totally reminds me of the old MIT LISP Machines; http://xahlee.info/kbd/lisp_keyboards.html

Bravisimo!

rowdy · « **Reply #194 on:** Sat, 17 August 2013, 03:34:34 »

Quote from: ishpeck on Fri, 16 August 2013, 17:01:48

Quote from: rknize on Fri, 16 August 2013, 01:21:15
Show Image

That is dead sexy.

Totally reminds me of the old MIT LISP Machines; http://xahlee.info/kbd/lisp_keyboards.html

Bravisimo!

Xah Lee! LOL

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #195 on:** Sat, 17 August 2013, 08:51:46 »

Quote from: keyit on Fri, 16 August 2013, 03:39:56

Quote from: rknize on Fri, 16 August 2013, 01:21:15
Finally finished it. Grey model with clear stems, Originative 55g springs, and the full Krytox/Victorinox treatment.

Show Image

Show Image

that grey finish is quite the looker

Is that yellow on black? What is this magic?

Photoelectric · « **Reply #196 on:** Sat, 17 August 2013, 09:15:03 »

I think it's orange: the SkiData imitation set.

A very nice keyboard!

rknize · « **Reply #197 on:** Sat, 17 August 2013, 09:43:24 »

Yeah, it's SkiData. That keyboard finish is really hard to capture. It's a bit darker IRL.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #198 on:** Sat, 17 August 2013, 10:08:26 »

Quote from: rknize on Sat, 17 August 2013, 09:43:24

Yeah, it's SkiData. That keyboard finish is really hard to capture. It's a bit darker IRL.

So in other words.... orangeish?

rowdy · « **Reply #199 on:** Sun, 18 August 2013, 03:52:38 »

Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sat, 17 August 2013, 08:51:46

Quote from: keyit on Fri, 16 August 2013, 03:39:56
Quote from: rknize on Fri, 16 August 2013, 01:21:15
Finally finished it. Grey model with clear stems, Originative 55g springs, and the full Krytox/Victorinox treatment.

Show Image

Show Image

that grey finish is quite the looker

Is that yellow on black? What is this magic?

I was going to say ... how did I miss some keycaps with yellow

But yeah, does look orangeish.

News:

Author Topic: Post Your LZ-GH ! (Read 66233 times)