[GB] - NerD 60 [White PCB] by GON - R2

[pichu23]

NerD 60 [White PCB] by GON - R2

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Picture credits : GONsKeyboardworks

*The PCB's this round would not be in black.
**Picture above is just for reference

Features about the NerD PCB & link to IC
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=63533.0


GB Link : http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/group-buys/113-white-nerd-60-pcb.html

Soldering Options : http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/customizing-services/114-optional-soldering-for-nerd-60-pcb.html

[pichu23]

Hello guys, the GB is live !

Please purchase through the link below:
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/group-buys/113-white-nerd-60-pcb.html

Soldering options:
http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/customizing-services/114-optional-soldering-for-nerd-60-pcb.html

Thank you once again for participating

[Tiramisuu]

cha ching.  Will be placing my order on payday.

[pichu23]

cha ching.  Will be placing my order on payday.

  

[Jersern]

Will this fit in the tex 60% case?

[pichu23]

Will this fit in the tex 60% case?

I believe so but I'll ask GON and come back to you.
Cause I've read somewhere that NerD is compatible with most 60% case. Don't take into account if you apply side LEDs of course.

[nebo]

Missed out on black, got this though so I think I win.    
 
Blue case, white pbc, white switches, blue stickers. I might have the prettiest keyboard in the land when this is done.

[pichu23]

Missed out on black, got this though so I think I win.    
 
Blue case, white pbc, white switches, blue stickers. I might have the prettiest keyboard in the land when this is done.

White pcb is indeed sexy. I got one from sprit as well. Lovely colours 

[DanielT]

You are killing me, again broke and again a cool PCB. Now I have to sell something to scrap the money for this one

[Glod]

Will this fit in the tex 60% case?

Yes, I can confirm that, I tested it with tex and vortex cases prior to building my GON HHKB. The Nerd60 fits all poker/pure compatible cases and poker layout plates.

It has the best led options and a superior layout config gui.

Buy this PCB!

[Shiftshape]

Any final date for taking orders? Should probably wait for payday before I splurge more on toys.

[Shacony]

Hi, I'm kinda new to this GroupBuy stuff and brought some questions:

- Are in this shoppinglist(http://i.imgur.com/2cxES37.png) all the components included that I need to build a complete keyboard (except keycaps) or did I miss anything?
- Do the prices have tax included? (Shipping to Germany for me, do I have to pay additional 19% taxes when the packet arrives?)
- Is there already an expected shipping date?

Sorry for all those questions, it's just the first time I make a diy keyboard and I want to avoid making mistakes as much as possible At the moment I'm using a Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition Stealth, but I really think I'm in need of an upgrade, and this seems like the best option out there for a 60% layout

[Karura]

Hi, I'm new to keyboard building and got some questions about the resistors and diodes.

Are resistors for LEDs? Are diodes for the switches?

So which option do I pick if I want to add switches + backlit leds (color of my choice) to a PCB? I don't want side leds.

[DanielT]

Resistors are for LED's and diodes for switches.
You need this customization http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/customizing-services/114-optional-soldering-for-nerd-60-pcb.html#/7_optional_soldering-diodes_resistors_for_backlight_leds and select from the drop down list Diodes+Resistors for Backlight

[Jersern]

Will this fit in the tex 60% case?

Yes, I can confirm that, I tested it with tex and vortex cases prior to building my GON HHKB. The Nerd60 fits all poker/pure compatible cases and poker layout plates.

It has the best led options and a superior layout config gui.

Buy this PCB!

Yay sounds good! I'll give it a few days to wait for a paycheck haha

[pichu23]

Any final date for taking orders? Should probably wait for payday before I splurge more on toys.

Nope. Not for now. But I guess it's up to GON to close when he receives enough orders. I too am waiting for awhile before ordering  )

[pichu23]

Hi, I'm kinda new to this GroupBuy stuff and brought some questions:

- Are in this shoppinglist(http://i.imgur.com/2cxES37.png) all the components included that I need to build a complete keyboard (except keycaps) or did I miss anything?
- Do the prices have tax included? (Shipping to Germany for me, do I have to pay additional 19% taxes when the packet arrives?)
- Is there already an expected shipping date?

Sorry for all those questions, it's just the first time I make a diy keyboard and I want to avoid making mistakes as much as possible At the moment I'm using a Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition Stealth, but I really think I'm in need of an upgrade, and this seems like the best option out there for a 60% layout

Hiya, I'm not sure bout the tax.
It might be taxable when it reaches Germany though but that's on the German side.
Yes, I think the parts are correct.

[DanielT]

It is taxable, but when you place the order just leave GON a message and he will declare a value so you don't have to pay taxes, for Germany I think that is under 25EUR, so a value around 25$ is safe
Shopping list is OK

[awhitedev]

This looks really cool but holy crap shipping is expensive! 

[pichu23]

This looks really cool but holy crap shipping is expensive! 

Not sure how much shipping is to the US. Maybe if there are a couple of US peeps joining this, you might be able to share shipping. 

[cjhard]

I legit got my black NerD 60 the day after a tracking # was in my inbox. It went from Korea to America in very little over one full day. Cost of shipping is high, but it's also impressively fast

[eosph]

Ordered!

Can't wait to build my dream keyboard!

[DanielT]

I'm curious what you call expensive shipping?

[Karura]

Thanks Daniel for the help.

Just wondering, does anyone actually know where the sidelit LEDs are located, and how many LEDs are there? It's a lot of money for it, and I was thinking of maybe getting an aluminum flating case, not sure if it would benefit from it.

[DanielT]

I hope I'm not wrong but for the side LED's there should be one for each key on top and bottom rows and right and left column. The side LED's are SMD ones, soldering them takes more time and skills.

[Karura]

Ohh, like a whole rectangle array of extra LEDs?

I thought it would be like.. 2 tiny LEDs on the left and right side of the case.

Thinking of maybe going with a case like this. You think it'll benefit from it?



Also I am wondering, he doesn't specify LED color, I guess the colour will be white or something.

[DanielT]

Yep, it's a whole rectangle array. I think you have an option to chose LED color, either leave a note or something like that, I will check.
That case is beautyful but you will not se much of the side lights, the best choice is either a GON case with polycarb frosted middle layer or something like Sprit acryl cases.
With a solid case you will see only some light at the edges of the case, not much.
I will come back with the details for the side LED's when I get on my computer at work, from my mobile it's too cumbersome

[DanielT]

Here you have it  when you chose the customization you have a drop down menu for the side LED color:

[Karura]

Ah, that is so sneaky, I did not notice. Thanks Daniel!

[DanielT]

You're welcome  At a first look the customization fee sounds bit steep, but I can tell you one thing, GON is an artist, the soldering on my Black NerD60 is amazing, I couldn't believe it was done all manually. GON has a video where you can see how complex this process actually is.

[kitsun8]

You're welcome  At a first look the customization fee sounds bit steep, but I can tell you one thing, GON is an artist, the soldering on my Black NerD60 is amazing, I couldn't believe it was done all manually. GON has a video where you can see how complex this process actually is.

gday mate have you bought a PCB yet? 

[DanielT]

gday mate have you bought a PCB yet? 

No, not yet, I'm broke, like really broke  I have to wait for the paycheck or to sell something that is not my kidney 

[spenghammer]

Snagged a black pcb for me in the last group buy.  Just now snagged a white one for the lady.  She doesn't know it yet, but she needs this in her life. haha

[p3lim]

Still no confirmation from GON about flashing a different bootloader and firmware to this board.
I tried emailing him, but all I got was advertisement for his GUI (which is nice and all but useless for me).

Was kinda hoping this could be an alternate for the GH60, sadly it doesn't seem like it.

[Karura]

Snagged a black pcb for me in the last group buy.  Just now snagged a white one for the lady.  She doesn't know it yet, but she needs this in her life. haha

Nice excuse...

Lady: "Why do you have all these keyboards??"
spenghammer: "It's for you!!! Don't you see?"

[Barracuda]

What customizing would you need for side leds and switch leds?

[spenghammer]

Snagged a black pcb for me in the last group buy.  Just now snagged a white one for the lady.  She doesn't know it yet, but she needs this in her life. haha

Nice excuse...

Lady: "Why do you have all these keyboards??"
spenghammer: "It's for you!!! Don't you see?"

"You know it's true, everything I do, I do it for you." 

*camera zooms in on a sexy and complete Gon white pcb build enshrined in a clear Gon case with pink leds and white key caps glowing softly in a fine dramatic mist...a slightly out of focus but visibly ecstatic wife can be seen in the background swooning over her keyboard...that special thing that completely and utterly symbolizes her husband's love for her...fade to black.... lol

[Karura]

Wait, so the side LEDs are actually on the underside of the PCB? So with a solid case, it wouldn't even benefit it a little? I thought it was on the top!

Almost ready to order

[Karura]

Snagged a black pcb for me in the last group buy.  Just now snagged a white one for the lady.  She doesn't know it yet, but she needs this in her life. haha

Nice excuse...

Lady: "Why do you have all these keyboards??"
spenghammer: "It's for you!!! Don't you see?"

"You know it's true, everything I do, I do it for you." 

*camera zooms in on a sexy and complete Gon white pcb build enshrined in a clear Gon case with pink leds and white key caps glowing softly in a fine dramatic mist...a slightly out of focus but visibly ecstatic wife can be seen in the background swooning over her keyboard...that special thing that completely and utterly symbolizes her husband's love for her...fade to black.... lol

   

[Karura]

gday mate have you bought a PCB yet? 

No, not yet, I'm broke, like really broke  I have to wait for the paycheck or to sell something that is not my kidney 

For teaching me so much, I'm willing to spot you $5

[DanielT]

Wait, so the side LEDs are actually on the underside of the PCB? So with a solid case, it wouldn't even benefit it a little? I thought it was on the top!

Almost ready to order

Yep the side LED's are under the PCB, for the upper side you have the normal back light LED's and in that case it works fine with a low profile solid alu case.
For the normal backlight you have to chose Diodes+Resistors for Backlight LED's.

For teaching me so much, I'm willing to spot you $5

That is so nice of you It was my pleasure, GON makes some amazing boards, and it would be a shame to miss out the opportunity to get one just because some bits and pieces of information are to clear 
 I will see in a week what funds I have available when I cash my paycheck

[kitsun8]

Wait, so the side LEDs are actually on the underside of the PCB? So with a solid case, it wouldn't even benefit it a little? I thought it was on the top!

Almost ready to order

Yep the side LED's are under the PCB, for the upper side you have the normal back light LED's and in that case it works fine with a low profile solid alu case.
For the normal backlight you have to chose Diodes+Resistors for Backlight LED's.

For teaching me so much, I'm willing to spot you $5

That is so nice of you It was my pleasure, GON makes some amazing boards, and it would be a shame to miss out the opportunity to get one just because some bits and pieces of information are to clear 
 I will see in a week what funds I have available when I cash my paycheck

hey hey don't forget about me shouting 5 bucks as well. My bribe didn't go wasted 

[spenghammer]

So Gon, what's the count up to??

[pichu23]

So Gon, what's the count up to??

I'm not GON but I think a few people are waiting for funds to arrive. So there will/might be a few orders later this month. 

[spenghammer]

So Gon, what's the count up to??

I'm not GON but I think a few people are waiting for funds to arrive. So there will/might be a few orders later this month. 

That's what credit cards are for.  Instant gratification!  Just kidding

[pichu23]

So Gon, what's the count up to??

I'm not GON but I think a few people are waiting for funds to arrive. So there will/might be a few orders later this month. 

That's what credit cards are for.  Instant gratification!  Just kidding

Lol! I'm a student, can't use that credit card other than emergencies. 

[spenghammer]

So Gon, what's the count up to??

I'm not GON but I think a few people are waiting for funds to arrive. So there will/might be a few orders later this month. 

That's what credit cards are for.  Instant gratification!  Just kidding

Lol! I'm a student, can't use that credit card other than emergencies. 

I feel ya!  Smart move.  Credit cards will certainly crush your life/back account down the road.  What feels good now won't feel good later... 

But...but...sexy white pcb! Haha

[eosph]

I can't wait to get my hands on this, does anyone have a list of what stabilisers I'd need for a standard ISO PCB mounted layout?

[DanielT]

I can't wait to get my hands on this, does anyone have a list of what stabilisers I'd need for a standard ISO PCB mounted layout?

You need
1 small stab for ISO Return
1 small stab for Backspace
1 small stab for Right Shift (if you use the standard 2.75u SHIFT )
1 space bar stab (7u or 6.25u depending on what you want on the bottom row)

And I still don't have the money for this, need to sell more stuff

[Sygaldry]

Will this fit a pexon/vortex cast Alu case?

If so I'm good for one and a plate!

[eosph]

I can't wait to get my hands on this, does anyone have a list of what stabilisers I'd need for a standard ISO PCB mounted layout?

You need
1 small stab for ISO Return
1 small stab for Backspace
1 small stab for Right Shift (if you use the standard 2.75u SHIFT )
1 space bar stab (7u or 6.25u depending on what you want on the bottom row)

And I still don't have the money for this, need to sell more stuff

For space bar I'm just going to use a standard one found on Ducky Shine 3 and Poker 2, is that 7u?

[Moralless]

I can't wait to get my hands on this, does anyone have a list of what stabilisers I'd need for a standard ISO PCB mounted layout?

You need
1 small stab for ISO Return
1 small stab for Backspace
1 small stab for Right Shift (if you use the standard 2.75u SHIFT )
1 space bar stab (7u or 6.25u depending on what you want on the bottom row)

And I still don't have the money for this, need to sell more stuff

For space bar I'm just going to use a standard one found on Ducky Shine 3 and Poker 2, is that 7u?

Ducky and Poker 2 uses 6.25u spacebars.

[eosph]

I can't wait to get my hands on this, does anyone have a list of what stabilisers I'd need for a standard ISO PCB mounted layout?

You need
1 small stab for ISO Return
1 small stab for Backspace
1 small stab for Right Shift (if you use the standard 2.75u SHIFT )
1 space bar stab (7u or 6.25u depending on what you want on the bottom row)

And I still don't have the money for this, need to sell more stuff

For space bar I'm just going to use a standard one found on Ducky Shine 3 and Poker 2, is that 7u?

Ducky and Poker 2 uses 6.25u spacebars.

Great thanks!

[Karura]

Man, is anyone getting two of these decked out with diodes, resistors, and side LEDs?

I kinda want two boards, but WOW the price

Also, what are the chances of GON releasing a newer version of this board in the near future, such as an updated version with wireless? Maybe I should just get one for now...

[eosph]

Man, is anyone getting two of these decked out with diodes, resistors, and side LEDs?

I kinda want two boards, but WOW the price

Also, what are the chances of GON releasing a newer version of this board in the near future, such as an updated version with wireless? Maybe I should just get one for now...

I went for the full works, I've spent enough on imperfect keyboards and this offers me the most flexibility right now. Long story short, just do it

[Karura]

Man, is anyone getting two of these decked out with diodes, resistors, and side LEDs?

I kinda want two boards, but WOW the price

Also, what are the chances of GON releasing a newer version of this board in the near future, such as an updated version with wireless? Maybe I should just get one for now...

I went for the full works, I've spent enough on imperfect keyboards and this offers me the most flexibility right now. Long story short, just do it

I know, but two boards? I can do one, but I think two = gg

[eosph]

Man, is anyone getting two of these decked out with diodes, resistors, and side LEDs?

I kinda want two boards, but WOW the price

Also, what are the chances of GON releasing a newer version of this board in the near future, such as an updated version with wireless? Maybe I should just get one for now...

I went for the full works, I've spent enough on imperfect keyboards and this offers me the most flexibility right now. Long story short, just do it

I know, but two boards? I can do one, but I think two = gg

Only 2??? This will be my 4th mech keyboard not counting the many other horrible rubber dome keyboards I've had over the years

[Karura]

Man, is anyone getting two of these decked out with diodes, resistors, and side LEDs?

I kinda want two boards, but WOW the price

Also, what are the chances of GON releasing a newer version of this board in the near future, such as an updated version with wireless? Maybe I should just get one for now...

I went for the full works, I've spent enough on imperfect keyboards and this offers me the most flexibility right now. Long story short, just do it

I know, but two boards? I can do one, but I think two = gg

Only 2??? This will be my 4th mech keyboard not counting the many other horrible rubber dome keyboards I've had over the years

I meant.. I already have 4 keyboards, and I was thinking of getting two of these PCBs for TWO MORE boards -_-

[Tiramisuu]

Like a few others I'm waiting for a payday.   This one ended up going on bifocals.   Next one is still open though ...   If not a white it will have to be a green... but hopefully the whites will still be there.

[findingthelimit]

I will be ordering this, but is it smarter to order more items from gon at once, so I don't have to pay for that shipping twice?

If so, I have a few questions...

1. Do I need to buy a plate for the board? Where they specified parts I need to build a board, they didn't say I need one either. If this helps, I'm thinking of getting the acrylic case.
     i.e. do i need this : http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/housings-and-related-parts/17-universal-frameplate-for-60.html
           if i'm building with this? http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/housings-and-related-parts/103-acrylic-housing-for-nerd-60.html#/countersink-no_fastening_with_button_head_bolts
           Also, it doesn't say whether the bottom row allows for 1.5 - 1 - 1.5 - 7 - 1.5 - 1 - 1.5, or I have to go winkeyless without the 1x winkey?
2. What's the difference between buying "tuned" switches from GON and buying regular ones off of other vendors?
3. How many stabilizers do I need? Regular 2x backspace, 2.75 right shift, 1.5,1,1.5,7,1.5,1,1.5 bottom row.
           My guess is I need 5 for backspace, enter, 2x shift, and spacebar. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
4. How many diodes for DIP do I need? Do they corresponding 1 to 1 to the backlight LEDs?

5. Thanks for taking the time and reading through my questions. This will be my first build ever, and I'm very excited for it.

[DanielT]

1. If you take the acrylic case you don't need the plate because is part of the acrylic case, it's one of the layers. It supports 1.5 winkey, so exactly what you want
2. GON tunned switches are stock switches that GON will modify to fit you best, change springs, lubing, stickers, this way the feeling and typing experience is improved. Now which type of tunning to choose is more complicated it is a personal choice.
3. For stabs you need 4 small ones for Backspace, RShift, LShift and return and 1 7u for the spacebar. The stabs must be Cherry PCB mount, these are the only supported by GON's cases and plates.
4. DIP diodes are for the switches and you need around 70pcs. For the LED's you need SMD resistors also around 70pcs.

[Karura]

Hello again,

Still haven't ordered but I really want to soon, just trying to figure out what colour LEDs to get.

I have three questions:
1) Do you guys know what colour of LED is this one? It looks orange to me, but .. also very red


2) Does anyone have pictures of the GON Side-LED in Orange?
I'm guessing that it doesn't match the LEDs in 1) because that one is very red.

Decisions

[Sygaldry]

Will the Universal Plate work with PCB mounted switches (I noticed it only works with Cherry PCB mount stabilizers).

I'm not sure which switches I should be purchasing for this board, especially since GON's website only offers the PCB mount Clears.

[DanielT]

The universal plate works with Cherry PCB mount stabs.
Switches are something personal, I like MX Reds or Blacks with 50g springs.
Some love the MX Clear with 62g springs. Switches are a long story.

[findingthelimit]

One more thing!

 for the acrylic housing listed here:
       http://www.gonskeyboardworks.com/housings-and-related-parts/103-acrylic-housing-for-nerd-60.html#/countersink-no_fastening_with_button_head_bolts

1. What is a countersink? Are there pictures to illustrate them?
2. when you select the color of the top, frame, mid, and bottom of the case, am I selecting the color of the LEDs, or the color of the acrylic casing? I'd like the acrylic to be clear, with colored side LEDs. If they are for the side LEDs, After I put everything together, am I allowed to change the LED color using the NerD GUI, or am I stuck with those colors for this case?

Sorry, thought I was done with questions, but more keep creeping up!

[DanielT]

1. Countersink means the screw that is used to fix the acrylic layers is flush with the surface. Countersinking is the procedure where you drill a surface in such way the screw after is tightened is flush with the surface.
2. You chose the colors for the case layers, it doesn't have anything to do with the LED's.
You ca not change the LED color from the GUI, I don't think this board supports RGB LED's. You chose a color for the LED's and stick with it.

[henz]

Just ordered a white one. Gonna use it with a white see through acrylic case and a silver plate gonna be niiice!

[pichu23]

Just ordered a white one. Gonna use it with a white see through acrylic case and a silver plate gonna be niiice!

niceeeee. I'm using the sprit's 60% pcb and I've picked white. I'm using a acrylic plate though and every time I look down it's really pretty. I think a silver plate might be nice as well 

[findingthelimit]

Just ordered a white one. Gonna use it with a white see through acrylic case and a silver plate gonna be niiice!

I thought you don't need a plate because it's included within the acrylic case?

What color LEDs are you picking? :]

[pichu23]

Just ordered a white one. Gonna use it with a white see through acrylic case and a silver plate gonna be niiice!

I thought you don't need a plate because it's included within the acrylic case?

What color LEDs are you picking? :]

That's if you buy the case from GON. Some people might just get the pcb and do smth else with it 

[henz]

Just ordered a white one. Gonna use it with a white see through acrylic case and a silver plate gonna be niiice!

I thought you don't need a plate because it's included within the acrylic case?

What color LEDs are you picking? :]

The case
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acrylic-cnc-keyboard-case?mode=guest_open

Im going with white smd leds and white in switch leds, also ordered white pbt/pom caps from the vortex buy Going to call it the white light >_<(The imagination on that one is over 9000)

[pichu23]

Just ordered a white one. Gonna use it with a white see through acrylic case and a silver plate gonna be niiice!

I thought you don't need a plate because it's included within the acrylic case?

What color LEDs are you picking? :]

The case
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acrylic-cnc-keyboard-case?mode=guest_open

Im going with white smd leds and white in switch leds, also ordered white pbt/pom caps from the vortex buy Going to call it the white light >_<(The imagination on that one is over 9000)

nice choice of the case. I would have gotten that if I have no use of my alu case. The colour would be awesome with the leds switched on ! 

[henz]

Just ordered a white one. Gonna use it with a white see through acrylic case and a silver plate gonna be niiice!

I thought you don't need a plate because it's included within the acrylic case?

What color LEDs are you picking? :]

The case
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acrylic-cnc-keyboard-case?mode=guest_open

Im going with white smd leds and white in switch leds, also ordered white pbt/pom caps from the vortex buy Going to call it the white light >_<(The imagination on that one is over 9000)

nice choice of the case. I would have gotten that if I have no use of my alu case. The colour would be awesome with the leds switched on ! 

tanx. ! hope its dope Gonna spend whole winter soldering though as i also have a bunch of other stuff getting in soon

Question Similar to this:

Will the Universal Plate work with PCB mounted switches (I noticed it only works with Cherry PCB mount stabilizers).

I'm not sure which switches I should be purchasing for this board, especially since GON's website only offers the PCB mount Clears.

i know the PCB mounted switches will work.(and i would prefer it) but isnt it a necessity on the places where the switch is not supported by the sides? Like caps, left/right shift, enter, backspace?

[Karura]

Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

[kitsun8]

Just ordered a white one. Gonna use it with a white see through acrylic case and a silver plate gonna be niiice!

I thought you don't need a plate because it's included within the acrylic case?

What color LEDs are you picking? :]

The case
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/tex-acrylic-cnc-keyboard-case?mode=guest_open

Im going with white smd leds and white in switch leds, also ordered white pbt/pom caps from the vortex buy Going to call it the white light >_<(The imagination on that one is over 9000)

I'm planning to use that case for mine aswell! except I'm not going to have LEDs this time because I'm too lazy to solder them  Also I plan on taking it around with me everywhere and I hate attracting looks from strangers  )

[pichu23]

Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

Yes, I just saw that as well. But I think I'll be going for the usb option. Not too sure about the wireless signal, maybe you could pm GON himself.
I myself have not put in an order yet. Really need to do it soon.

[Sygaldry]

Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

I've asked GON about the fit in non-GON cases and he told me that there are no fit problems (at least with the Vortex Cast Aluminum Case - which is a super picky case). I'd assume any other 60% case made for a Poker should be perfect.

I would also like to know if a metal case would interfere with the wireless. Wouldn't want to pay the extra 50 bucks to find out that the functionality doesn't work! If it will work with full metal cases, I think I may just opt for the wireless.

[pichu23]

Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

I've asked GON about the fit in non-GON cases and he told me that there are no fit problems (at least with the Vortex Cast Aluminum Case - which is a super picky case). I'd assume any other 60% case made for a Poker should be perfect.

I would also like to know if a metal case would interfere with the wireless. Wouldn't want to pay the extra 50 bucks to find out that the functionality doesn't work! If it will work with full metal cases, I think I may just opt for the wireless.

I don't think so but for his mobik gb the case wasn't metal, so that' might be the case. (interference)
yep, i'm gonna use the vortex alu case to pair along with this. should be fine if i'm using usb.

[Sygaldry]

Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

I've asked GON about the fit in non-GON cases and he told me that there are no fit problems (at least with the Vortex Cast Aluminum Case - which is a super picky case). I'd assume any other 60% case made for a Poker should be perfect.

I would also like to know if a metal case would interfere with the wireless. Wouldn't want to pay the extra 50 bucks to find out that the functionality doesn't work! If it will work with full metal cases, I think I may just opt for the wireless.

i'm gonna use the vortex alu case to pair along with this. should be fine if i'm using usb.

It looks like we'll end up with very, very similar keyboards then!

[pichu23]

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Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

I've asked GON about the fit in non-GON cases and he told me that there are no fit problems (at least with the Vortex Cast Aluminum Case - which is a super picky case). I'd assume any other 60% case made for a Poker should be perfect.

I would also like to know if a metal case would interfere with the wireless. Wouldn't want to pay the extra 50 bucks to find out that the functionality doesn't work! If it will work with full metal cases, I think I may just opt for the wireless.

i'm gonna use the vortex alu case to pair along with this. should be fine if i'm using usb.

It looks like we'll end up with very, very similar keyboards then!

yeah, I've had this alu case as I was one of the 1st batches. its a really nice case. black as well. haha. gonna look pretty sick on it.

[Shiftshape]

Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

Actually came here to ask the same thing! Is it even the same GB?

I'm pretty sure Gon himself says metal cases will interfere though. However I'm not quite sure about what other magic he's workes into v2.

[pichu23]

Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

Actually came here to ask the same thing! Is it even the same GB?

I'm pretty sure Gon himself says metal cases will interfere though. However I'm not quite sure about what other magic he's workes into v2.

Well in the IC I mentioned he might do a v2 revision for this board so yeah.
The metal might interfere, not sure. I'll ask GON when I'm free later

[Karura]

Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

I've asked GON about the fit in non-GON cases and he told me that there are no fit problems (at least with the Vortex Cast Aluminum Case - which is a super picky case). I'd assume any other 60% case made for a Poker should be perfect.

I would also like to know if a metal case would interfere with the wireless. Wouldn't want to pay the extra 50 bucks to find out that the functionality doesn't work! If it will work with full metal cases, I think I may just opt for the wireless.

I've asked GON too, and he mentioned that the LIPO battery for the wireless might not fit, and something about the side switches not fitting. Does anyone have pictures of the actual wireless board? That would explain a lot.

Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

Actually came here to ask the same thing! Is it even the same GB?

I'm pretty sure Gon himself says metal cases will interfere though. However I'm not quite sure about what other magic he's workes into v2.

Well in the IC I mentioned he might do a v2 revision for this board so yeah.
The metal might interfere, not sure. I'll ask GON when I'm free later

Please find out for me

I also need to know if it turns out the battery won't fit the case, would it possible to just not attach the battery, and use the board as if it is a USB-only one? Thanks

[Sygaldry]

Hey guys, I just noticed that GON updated the GB to offer the WIRELESS option.

I have no idea if this option is any good, would appreciate if anyone knows better:

1) Does this wireless signal work in full metal cases like the Hammer or FMJ cases?
2) How good is this wireless option? If it's something new, I might want to pass on it, but if it's really solid and has been trial/errored enough, and doesn't interfere with fitting in a normal non-GON case, I would consider.
3) Does it actually fit properly in a non-GON 60% case? Would suck if it had clearance issues

Hope someone knows better than me!

I'm pretty sure Gon himself says metal cases will interfere though.

Makes perfect sense... Faraday cage effect and all that jazz... Kinda like how aluminum cases on phones block signal.

This makes me want to consider the NerD case... but so expensive!!!

[taylordcraig]

@karura, the whole wireless module takes up room alongside the battrey. with no battery you wouldn't need the wireless either. [unless you were planning on powering it via usb and still connecting via bluetooth  ]

The 40% had a wireless or not option, I imagine it would be the same here. [ie; yes you can make just a wired one]

[Sygaldry]

One last question before I go deliberate a purchase of this PCB.

Will this PCB (with Side-LEDs soldered on) fit the TEX acrylic case?

[Ripudio]

The "side" LEDs are on the bottom of the board. Those support bars on TEX cases might get in the way of some of the LEDs.

[Sygaldry]

The "side" LEDs are on the bottom of the board. Those support bars on TEX cases might get in the way of some of the LEDs.

That's what I was trying to figure out =/

I wonder if anyone has tried to fit this PCB with side LEDs in one of those cases

[pichu23]

The "side" LEDs are on the bottom of the board. Those support bars on TEX cases might get in the way of some of the LEDs.

That's what I was trying to figure out =/

I wonder if anyone has tried to fit this PCB with side LEDs in one of those cases

Sorry, I can't help with this. Maybe anyone who has build their r1 pcb's could give a feedback. Not sure. Really sorry 

[Glod]

The smd leds are so small I think the worst that would happen is running a hobby micro file on the support bars about 2mm into the acrylic. That was my plan if I could afford a second Nerd60 and use it on the TEX acrylic case.

I just want to say if you are new to smd soldering, this may not be the best board to learn it on, do some practice on something else first. Smd resistors are tiny also if you do the side leds, the smd leds need to mounted sideways And if you touch the epoxy lens with the iron it obviously will destroy them.

On the other hand if you don't care about leds then it's easy to put together you can use through hole diodes and it's hard to mess that up.

If you can take advantage of GON or some other pro do the smd soldering I highly suggest doing it.

[eosph]

The "side" LEDs are on the bottom of the board. Those support bars on TEX cases might get in the way of some of the LEDs.

I'm planning on putting mine in a tex case, like someone said above it should be ok to do some small mods to the case to get it to fit properly.

[Sygaldry]

Wireless capability compatibility list from the product page:

    GON Acrylic NerD 60(USB/Wireless Combo NOT Supported)
    GON NS NerD 60(USB/Wireless Combo NOT Supported)
    GON NS NerD Crystal 60(USB/Wireless Combo Supported)

WAIT HOLD ON...

There's a NerD Crystal 60?!

If there is one in the works, I'm waiting for the DIY kit. This would be too good to pass up!

[Karura]

Alright, I finally placed an order... my wallet...
$174.02 USD after PCB, assembly, 1 set of stabilizers, and shipping.

I hope this is worth it!

[henz]

Alright, I finally placed an order... my wallet...
$174.02 USD after PCB, assembly, 1 set of stabilizers, and shipping.

I hope this is worth it!

1 pcb and 2 plates 172$ costs to stay on top >_<

[phearboner]

Does anyone know when it will be expected to be shipped out

[DanielT]

Alright, I finally placed an order... my wallet...
$174.02 USD after PCB, assembly, 1 set of stabilizers, and shipping.

I hope this is worth it!

Oh it's worth every penny  I just finished my black NerD60. The build quality is first class, and the configuration GUI is perfect. Has also locking Fn , it's just perfect.
I'm typing in it right now. After I raise more funds I will get a second one this time I will take also a plate.
And I just have to post this again because this is the perfect board for me:

[Shiftshape]

Oh it's worth every penny  I just finished my black NerD60. The build quality is first class, and the configuration GUI is perfect. Has also locking Fn , it's just perfect.
I'm typing in it right now. After I raise more funds I will get a second one this time I will take also a plate.
And I just have to post this again because this is the perfect board for me:

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Oh, and here I thought I was doing a good job of being patient. Really keen to start my build now!  :thumb:

[Sygaldry]

Not from this GB but certainly a NerD 60 PCB:



 

[Dreamre]

Not from this GB but certainly a NerD 60 PCB:

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 :cool:

What kind of LEDs are these?!

Edit- Looks like 1.8mm LEDs.

[eosph]

Got shipping confirmation this morning. Can't wait for it to arrive now.

I went with 1 PCB with all the soldiering options fwiw.

[pichu23]

Got shipping confirmation this morning. Can't wait for it to arrive now.

I went with 1 PCB with all the soldiering options fwiw.

Pictures when it arrives would be awesome 

[eosph]

If the flight tracker is to be believed it landed in London around 50 minutes ago. Which means knowing the UK postal service I should get it by February next year.

I'll post some pics as soon as it arrives. I don't have any of the parts to build the full keyboard yet though.

[Karura]

So, mine was shipped a few days ago too.

Can't wait to get it, except that I still need to find a case and order the plate

What cases/plate do you guys plan to use with this?

[pichu23]

So, mine was shipped a few days ago too.

Can't wait to get it, except that I still need to find a case and order the plate

What cases/plate do you guys plan to use with this?

I've yet to order mine 
Anyways, was planning to get GON's universal plate but will be using my black vortex alu case. Hopefully it will fit nice 

[henz]

So, mine was shipped a few days ago too.

Can't wait to get it, except that I still need to find a case and order the plate

What cases/plate do you guys plan to use with this?

tex acrylllic and vortex alu

[spenghammer]

Christmas came early today!  I think I like this one better than the black one from the previous group buy.  Too bad this one is for the wife   This thing is beautiful!!  Pure masterful craftsmanship in the soldering work - but I wouldn't expect anything less from GON   Thanks again GON!  I'll be back for a case and some switches once I save some pennies!

[pichu23]

Christmas came early today!  I think I like this one better than the black one from the previous group buy.  Too bad this one is for the wife   This thing is beautiful!!  Pure masterful craftsmanship in the soldering work - but I wouldn't expect anything less from GON   Thanks again GON!  I'll be back for a case and some switches once I save some pennies!

Attaboy. That looks sweet.
Does the purple smds cause any soft of blockages on non gon cases ?

[Karura]

Alright, I finally placed an order... my wallet...
$174.02 USD after PCB, assembly, 1 set of stabilizers, and shipping.

I hope this is worth it!

Oh it's worth every penny  I just finished my black NerD60. The build quality is first class, and the configuration GUI is perfect. Has also locking Fn , it's just perfect.
I'm typing in it right now. After I raise more funds I will get a second one this time I will take also a plate.
And I just have to post this again because this is the perfect board for me:

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Looks sweet, what case is that? Got more pictures of it with LEDs? :D Video would be awesome.

[DanielT]

The case is from taobao, it's not premium quality but is well built and looks good.
I don't have any LED's don't care about that, sorry.

[DanielT]

Placed my order today for a white GON NerD60  this time I took also a plate. I will be my first board with a plate so why not start with the best 

[henz]

Placed my order today for a white GON NerD60  this time I took also a plate. I will be my first board with a plate so why not start with the best 

Good choise. I kinda extended my order and got a TKL too >_<

[kitsun8]

Just received my GON PCB today! 
It looks great!

[henz]

i guess the pcbs are faster than the plates :/ i want mine too!

[DanielT]

Plates take longer because GON doesn't have them on stock, at least not already anodized, each order is a custom order 

[pichu23]

Placed my order today for a white GON NerD60  this time I took also a plate. I will be my first board with a plate so why not start with the best 

Damn, I really need to place my order soon as well 

[DanielT]

I sold 2 boards and some other stuff to get this one. But this is my last board, I don't need any other boards.
After I've built the Black Nerd60 board I knew that I have to get a second one.

[pichu23]

I sold 2 boards and some other stuff to get this one. But this is my last board, I don't need any other boards.
After I've built the Black Nerd60 board I knew that I have to get a second one.

Hmm. Which plate did you get tho ? I was thinking of getting the silver plate. Simple yet nice 

[DanielT]

I got a black one, the case will be a black low vortex alu case, so it will look perfect. MX Black switches, hope to find some vintage ones, and orange stickers. And 55g springs from GON, I hoped for the gold ones from Sprit but the shipping is delayed, I guess because of the 60% PCB
But it will be a nice board, with original Cherry WoB caps. So a black board with a white PCB
No LED's, don't care for that.

[kekstee]

Sorry if this is a stupid question:
If I don't care for all the SMD LED options, will it be enough to fit every key with either a diode or a LED? No SMD parts required?

//e and can somebody hint at the shipping costs to an european country? I don't want to create an account just for that.

[eosph]

http://imgur.com/a/MpVvI#0

It's so nice!!!

Sorry if this is a stupid question:
If I don't care for all the SMD LED options, will it be enough to fit every key with either a diode or a LED? No SMD parts required?

//e and can somebody hint at the shipping costs to an european country? I don't want to create an account just for that.

Shipping to the UK for me was $23

[henz]

Sorry if this is a stupid question:
If I don't care for all the SMD LED options, will it be enough to fit every key with either a diode or a LED? No SMD parts required?

//e and can somebody hint at the shipping costs to an european country? I don't want to create an account just for that.

a pcb would be 25$ i think.

[DanielT]

Sorry if this is a stupid question:
If I don't care for all the SMD LED options, will it be enough to fit every key with either a diode or a LED? No SMD parts required?

//e and can somebody hint at the shipping costs to an european country? I don't want to create an account just for that.

For each switch you need a diode, that one is not optional, but it's also the easiest to solder because is not SMD.
For normal backlight (in switch LED) you need rezistors one per switch, these are SMD ones, not so easy to solder.
For side LED's these are SMD type and require also rezistors.

Shipping to EU should be around 23-25$ for Romania it was 23$.

[Shiftshape]

Ehrmagawd! Just got my boards and I'm so pumped right now! I had no idea we were in for v2 pcbs.

GON da man fo' sure. 

[DanielT]

Ehrmagawd! Just got my boards and I'm so pumped right now! I had no idea we were in for v2 pcbs.

GON da man fo' sure. 

When the IC was made the stock PCB was green, at some point GON gave a hint that the new version of the PCB will be white. So actually this GB is for the stock version, and in fact is no longer a GB is just a thread about the white version because this is the new stock PCB

[Shiftshape]

Ehrmagawd! Just got my boards and I'm so pumped right now! I had no idea we were in for v2 pcbs.

GON da man fo' sure. 

When the IC was made the stock PCB was green, at some point GON gave a hint that the new version of the PCB will be white. So actually this GB is for the stock version, and in fact is no longer a GB is just a thread about the white version because this is the new stock PCB

Ah, I see. Still, surprises are always nice!  )

[henz]

How many SMD leds will i fit into this ?