Duck Mini2 GB

[TrueCustom]

Update July 22, 2013


I made a new thread in GB.

Please use it(http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46060.0) instead of this thread.

Thanks.



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Update July 21, 2013

Duck0113 decided that he makes a hall for Poker dip switch in Duckmini2 case. Now, you may use Poker 1 PCB, and if the shape of Poker 2 PCB is the same as Poker 1, you may use Poker 2 PCB too. However, since the dip switch hall is not through out the case, you need to detach PCB from the case to adjust dip switch mode.

Duck0113 opens a GB form for Geekhack. You may use it to order. He is going to accept order for a week(by July 29, 2003).
http://duck0113.tistory.com/37
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mY9rhcbbBxJsILAYhgd-eQ1ik3q1v8x_Q3NerqACexg/viewform

Duckmini V2 is in production, and the quantity is limit. I think, 5~8 sets are allowed for Geekhack.
He is expecting that he will be able to ship the items by the end of August. However, the schedule might be delayed if something goes wrong.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any question about Duckmini2 V2.


Thanks.


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Duck0113 started Duck Mini2 GB. I would like to introduce some imformation about it.


Group buy items

- Duck Mini2 Basic set : $245(without taxes and delivery fee)

   1 Aluminum hosuing.
   1 Aseembled PCB without switches.
   1 Frame for cherry switch.
   1 Frame for Alps switch.


- Duck Dummy(Option) : $62(without taxes and delivery fee)

   1 Duck Dummy for adjusting Duck Mini2 housing angle from 7 degree to 11 degree.



Specs.

- Aluminum Housing
 
   Made of Aluminum 6061-T6
   You can choose silver, red or black color.
   You can adjust housing angle from 7 degree to 11 degree with Duck Dummy(optional)
   You cannot use your Pocker PCB because the dip switch conflicts housing.
   Now, you may use Poker PCB, but the hall is not through out the case you need to detach PCB to adjust dip switch mode.


- PCB

  All parts are installed by SMT machine except switches.
  You can install switches with/without frame.
  You can install Cherry or Alps switches.
  Support keymapping.(The keymap program is based on text and command,so you need a little bit knowledge of XML and command)
  Support full led.
  Support Macro.(TBD)


- Cherry frame

  Frame for Cherry switches.
  1.5T SUS


- Alps Frame

  Frame for Alps switches.
  1.2T SUS
 
 
- Duck Dummy

   Made of Aluminum 6061-T6
   You can choose silver, red or black color.

 






























http://duck0113.tistory.com/35

[Dubsgalore]

Of all times to be broke ..

this has been on my wishlist for a while

time to start selling!

[Ultratude]

Thanks for the info.

[kaiserreich]

The Duck casing is very very well made.
Don't miss it.

[quochung1989]

But i like duck 1than it

[SpAmRaY]

ALPS! Nice!

[Sifo]

Hmm was just reading about this on kbd. I don't think I'll be getting one though it looks amazing.

[naokira]

That is one sick case. Too bad, cant afford it

[CPTBadAss]

What caps/stabilizers will fit on the Alps variant?

Edit: This should also be in the GB or IC forum. And upon closer inspection, those caps look like Apple AEK caps. So does the Alps variant take the stabs/caps from the Apple AEK?

[Matt3o]

they do not seem to accept international orders though...

[CPTBadAss]

According to this page, they're doing shipping to the US so I think they might do other international locations?

[phetto]

Finally keyboard that I want!!!!!!

[Sifo]

Finally keyboard that I want!!!!!!

Holy **** it's phetto

and grats 1111

[TrueCustom]

According to this page, they're doing shipping to the US so I think they might do other international locations?

I am helping him for international shipping, but only for USA and Canada now.

[TrueCustom]

What caps/stabilizers will fit on the Alps variant?

Edit: This should also be in the GB or IC forum. And upon closer inspection, those caps look like Apple AEK caps. So does the Alps variant take the stabs/caps from the Apple AEK?

The PCB and frame supports Old Dell and SGI alps.
I think the PCB suits for most of all Alps keycaps, but the frame doesn't.

[CPTBadAss]

But the picture has the Apple AEK caps. So you're saying it's using the stabilizers from the Dell/SGI keyboards and can take Apple AEK, Dell At101W, and SGI Granite keyboard caps?

[elton5354]

I am helping him for international shipping, but only for USA and Canada now.

Is there pick up for Toronto members?

[Matt3o]

if you open up to Europe I'll take one. I'm available at proxying all orders to EU if you want.

[The_Beast]

Does it have the same design as the first round? Could you order just the case?

[Dubsgalore]

I would order the v1 case alone

[Photekq]

You can order just the case, but it doesn't look the same as the original. It has space for that block + screwholes at the back.

[elton5354]

According to this page, they're doing shipping to the US so I think they might do other international locations?

I am helping him for international shipping, but only for USA and Canada now.

It's different. It doesn't have the weights inside anymore...

[pmh1410]

Hi TrueCustom (트루커스텀), Welcome to Geekhack 

According to this page, they're doing shipping to the US so I think they might do other international locations?

I am helping him for international shipping, but only for USA and Canada now.

It's different. It doesn't have the weights inside anymore...

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yes, and have not Poker logo, can not fit for Poker and 38GT PCB because the dip switch conflicts housing. But i like Duck housing with Red Color Anodized so much :(

[WhiteFireDragon]

So this is a full keyboard package, not just the case. And it looks like it excludes most 60% keyboards because no area for the DIP switch. Seems like it'll fit GH60 PCB though.

I'm not such a fan of those huge clamps just to act as risers.

[CPTBadAss]

I'm not such a fan of those huge clamps just to act as risers.

I am also not a fan. It's very bulky and blocky. If I get one, I won't be getting the Dummy or Block.

[phetto]

Is there any way one of these can get shipped to sweden?

[Dubsgalore]

I'm not such a fan of those huge clamps just to act as risers.

I am also not a fan. It's very bulky and blocky. If I get one, I won't be getting the Dummy or Block.

I also am leaning towards disliking the block
Without it, you have those screw holes...and it just looks incomplete


Is there a price on just getting the case alone?

[TrueCustom]

But the picture has the Apple AEK caps. So you're saying it's using the stabilizers from the Dell/SGI keyboards and can take Apple AEK, Dell At101W, and SGI Granite keyboard caps?

Yes it is using Old Dell/SGI.
I think the keycaps in the picture were pulled from SGI.(http://www1.kbdmania.net/xe/6597488)
AEK has diffrent size Capslock and Option keycaps, so it doesn't fit for Duck Mini2 PCB.
Actually, I am now sure if it can use other keycaps except Old dell and SGI.

[TrueCustom]

I am helping him for international shipping, but only for USA and Canada now.

Is there pick up for Toronto members?

Sure. I am going to visit S.Korea in August. I think i can bring 1~2 set. You may buy me a coke.

[TrueCustom]

if you open up to Europe I'll take one. I'm available at proxying all orders to EU if you want.

Thank you for the suggestion. I will reply it after i get an answer from Duck0113.

[elton5354]

I am helping him for international shipping, but only for USA and Canada now.

Is there pick up for Toronto members?

Sure. I am going to visit S.Korea in August. I think i can bring 1~2 set. You may buy me a coke.

Thanks! Let me know the details. I'll buy one for sure and a coke for you

[brialona]

the name of this is very misleading -____-

[Dubsgalore]

looking at other pictures of this case from duck's blog...if i could get the case alone, but without the screw holes in the back...would be good for me

[Photoelectric]

So beautiful in red.  And Alps... with backlighting... I'll be imagining owning this through others' photos, as the total cost makes it inaccessible for me

[codyeatworld]

So this is a full keyboard package, not just the case. And it looks like it excludes most 60% keyboards because no area for the DIP switch. Seems like it'll fit GH60 PCB though.

I'm not such a fan of those huge clamps just to act as risers.

The pcbs would fit though right? just no access to the dip switch?

And I also remember seeing a numpad or extra keypad attachment on kbd.

I don't think I like the block either, I'd much rather have a solid piece.

I'm gonna try to pick this case up though.

[WhiteFireDragon]

No, the case looks too shallow to fit any board that has the DIP switch. That DIP switch sticks out quite a bit from the PCB, so there needs to be material milled out of the case for it to fit. I would confirm this first before you pick one up if your plan is to use the case for a different PCB than what's included.

[Photekq]

Although the GH60 doesn't have DIP switches it does have a button on the bottom of the PCB. Whether it'll work all depends on how big the button is and how high the standoffs are.

[pmh1410]

Although the GH60 doesn't have DIP switches it does have a button on the bottom of the PCB. Whether it'll work all depends on how big the button is and how high the standoffs are.

if you want use other PCB, maybe you must make a new Plate for it. you can think about Universale plate from GON or Beast for mini layout

[mashby]

It's different. It doesn't have the weights inside anymore...

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Instead of having the brass weights on the inside, the weight is added by the dummy/block that is on the outside. This also serves as a riser.

However, since it doesn't fit most of the 60% out there, it's hard to justify. Might be nice for the GH60, but are we sure it'll fit?

[agodinhost]

Damm, thanks god it's CONUS only ...
Gosh, awesome case.
Didn't get what that bigger block behind is for tough.

[WhiteFireDragon]

Might be nice for the GH60, but are we sure it'll fit?

Although the GH60 doesn't have DIP switches it does have a button on the bottom of the PCB. Whether it'll work all depends on how big the button is and how high the standoffs are.

GH60 does have the button instead of the DIP switch, but the button is much thinner. So just from looking at the pics, it should fit both GH60 PCB and plate.

Can someone as Duck0113 how tall the standoffs are?

[dorkvader]

how are the alps keys stabilized?

Also, if you know what dip switch settigns you want, you should be able to just set them and remove the block. I'd say any case I'm paying this much for, I can afford to modify my ideal pcb to fit it.

In other words, don't let the dip switches limit you.

[gnubag]

how are the alps keys stabilized?

Also, if you know what dip switch settigns you want, you should be able to just set them and remove the block. I'd say any case I'm paying this much for, I can afford to modify my ideal pcb to fit it.

In other words, don't let the dip switches limit you.

setting it before removing does nothing.
you would have to remove the dip switch and bridge the connectors of the switches you want enabled.

[dorkvader]

setting it before removing does nothing.
you would have to remove the dip switch and bridge the connectors of the switches you want enabled.

Yes, I know about DIP switches, and I did mean jumpering the ones you wanted set after removing them. Either that or soldering leads to the switch holes and "moving" them somewhere else. This should be possible, even easy, depending on how it's done.

More importantly: what about ALPS stabilizers?

[bazemk1979]

setting it before removing does nothing.
you would have to remove the dip switch and bridge the connectors of the switches you want enabled.

Yes, I know about DIP switches, and I did mean jumpering the ones you wanted set after removing them. Either that or soldering leads to the switch holes and "moving" them somewhere else. This should be possible, even easy, depending on how it's done.

More importantly: what about ALPS stabilizers?

there are no alps stabilizers from what I see on the pic....

[pasph]

there are no alps stabilizers from what I see on the pic....

rectangular and round holes are for that

[TrueCustom]

Duck0113 decided that he makes a hall for Poker dip switch in Duckmini2 case. Now, you may use Poker 1 PCB, and if the shape of Poker 2 PCB is the same as Poker 1, you may use Poker 2 PCB too. However, since the dip switch hall is not through out the case, you need to detach PCB from the case to adjust dip switch mode.

Duck0113 opens a GB form for Geekhack. You may use it to order. He is going to accept order for a week(by July 29, 2003).
http://duck0113.tistory.com/37
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mY9rhcbbBxJsILAYhgd-eQ1ik3q1v8x_Q3NerqACexg/viewform

Duckmini V2 is in production, and the quantity is limit. I think, 5~8 sets are allowed for Geekhack.
He is expecting that he will be able to ship the items by the end of August. However, the schedule might be delayed if something goes wrong.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any question about Duckmini2 V2.


Thanks.

[TrueCustom]

I made a new thread in GB.
Please use it(http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46060.0) instead of this thread.
Thanks.