Orion V2 Kustom TKL Group Buy

[alienman82]

ugh im not first 30 gg im probably going to randomly have a stroke tomrrow

I feel you #34

[kacase]

Can elton please give us an update to this, its been a long time.

[rainb1ood]

He just did a few posts ago

[Fnzzy]

O **** I need to get some switches!

[kacase]

He just did a few posts ago

oh
i feel pretty stupid

[elton5354]

I'll have the tracking #s for the first 30 tonight or tomorrow.

[alienman82]

I'll have the tracking #s for the first 30 tonight or tomorrow.

Any estimates for the next 30?

[monotagary]

I'll have the tracking #s for the first 30 tonight or tomorrow.

*S C R E A M I N G E X C I T E D L Y*

[Rainbow_]

I'll have the tracking #s for the first 30 tonight or tomorrow.

I'm hype.

[Fnzzy]

hypehypehypehypehypehypehypehypehypehypehypehype

still don't have the right switches ffs

[Ahkrael]

I've got the silver top, black bottom coming.  I'm still waiting on the black on black Ivan group buy, but in the meantime I've got some black side-printed Vortex I could use...  I'm thinking White, pale-gold and blue for LED color theme, with the silver/black contrast for case/keys.

[hatran87]

Hi Elton, do you have any spot for the Orion V2 now ?
Or we must wait for the next round GB?

[FrostyToast]

Hi Elton, do you have any spot for the Orion V2 now ?
Or we must wait for the next round GB?

Orders have been closed for a long time.
You will have to wait for another round. That is, if there is ever another round.

[aznairjordan]

Hi Elton, do you have any spot for the Orion V2 now ?
Or we must wait for the next round GB?

Try picking up an order from someone getting rid of theirs if you are interested in the parts that they ordered.

[Pemdas]

I'll have the tracking #s for the first 30 tonight or tomorrow.

Oh man I'm feeling all anxious now  )

[E3E]

Hi Elton, do you have any spot for the Orion V2 now ?
Or we must wait for the next round GB?

Orders have been closed for a long time.
You will have to wait for another round. That is, if there is ever another round.

If I was one for TKLs, this comment would be way 2spooky3me 

[duzeyao]

When for the next batch (31-60)?
 

[FrostyToast]

Hi Elton, do you have any spot for the Orion V2 now ?
Or we must wait for the next round GB?

Orders have been closed for a long time.
You will have to wait for another round. That is, if there is ever another round.

If I was one for TKLs, this comment would be way 2spooky3me 

Well I think the bigger picture here is that if there isn't a second round for this board then there will be a v3 or something of the like.
The only time when a TKL from truecustom is out of the question is when he stops making boards.

[E3E]

Hi Elton, do you have any spot for the Orion V2 now ?
Or we must wait for the next round GB?

Orders have been closed for a long time.
You will have to wait for another round. That is, if there is ever another round.

If I was one for TKLs, this comment would be way 2spooky3me 

Well I think the bigger picture here is that if there isn't a second round for this board then there will be a v3 or something of the like.
The only time when a TKL from truecustom is out of the question is when he stops making boards.

I getcha. I'd rather see things evolve rather than stay in the same iteration for too long. It's why I'm more a fan of seeing a Lightsaver v3 over seeing another round of v2.

I'm definitely psyched at the prospect of an Octagon v2. I wonder if it will still even be called by that name.

[elton5354]

Tracking #s are updated for some..  Due to some problems manufacturing the acrylic angled bottom casings, there weren't many available to ship hence the mixed of order in shipping. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jrMbDe35hC3IshgaSnp90YyeR8AT3GJw1ozidWtn4qQ/pubhtml?gid=702353801&single=true

It's about another month for the rest to be ready to ship.

[Rainbow_]

mine is in JFK airport now
just gotta wait for customs now...

[CyriusG]

I think mine is in Prague or it's scheduled for the next flight which is on Monday. 

[rainb1ood]

mine is in JFK airport now
just gotta wait for customs now...

Same with mine. Looks like we'll be getting these this week!

[tuantruong]

Tracking #s are updated for some..  Due to some problems manufacturing the acrylic angled bottom casings, there weren't many available to ship hence the mixed of order in shipping. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jrMbDe35hC3IshgaSnp90YyeR8AT3GJw1ozidWtn4qQ/pubhtml?gid=702353801&single=true

It's about another month for the rest to be ready to ship.

So the rest of 1st 30 orders has to wait for another month? 

[ika]

hype train derailed 

[kacase]

Wow! Mine is in Frankfurt already! 

Thank you for all the hard work Elton!

Do you know about what value true custom declared on the package? Just so I can go to customs prepared. 

[Frizer]

Just in time for Christmas.

[Want]

My hype has never been hit so hard before :death:

[Pemdas]

Tracking #s are updated for some..  Due to some problems manufacturing the acrylic angled bottom casings, there weren't many available to ship hence the mixed of order in shipping. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jrMbDe35hC3IshgaSnp90YyeR8AT3GJw1ozidWtn4qQ/pubhtml?gid=702353801&single=true

It's about another month for the rest to be ready to ship.

Dang was so close so if we don't have a tracking number right now and were in the first 30 we have to wait another month?

*edit* would it be possible to have an option to pay more for shipping and have the parts that are ready ship now? I wouldn't mind having getting the acrylic bottom a month after getting the rest

[duzeyao]

Just received mine, safe and sound. It's in perfect condition and I'm gonna assemble it right away.

Will post pics after assembling.

Thanks Elton for the perfect work. 

[Rainbow_]

it's just so beautiful

[alienman82]

Just received mine, safe and sound. It's in perfect condition and I'm gonna assemble it right away.

Will post pics after assembling.

Thanks Elton for the perfect work. 

PICTURES PICTURES!!!

[duzeyao]

Just received mine, safe and sound. It's in perfect condition and I'm gonna assemble it right away.

Will post pics after assembling.

Thanks Elton for the perfect work. 

PICTURES PICTURES!!!

For original sized pictures and more you can check: (click 查看大图)
http://photo.weibo.com/1421324307/albums/detail/album_id/3904765762372638#!/mode/1/page/1

The blue-grey + silver case is from Elton. The full black case is ordered from another source.

[E3E]

Just received mine, safe and sound. It's in perfect condition and I'm gonna assemble it right away.

Will post pics after assembling.

Thanks Elton for the perfect work. 

PICTURES PICTURES!!!

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For original sized pictures and more you can check: (click 查看大图)
http://photo.weibo.com/1421324307/albums/detail/album_id/3904765762372638#!/mode/1/page/1

The blue-grey + silver case is from Elton. The full black case is ordered from another source.

Sorry for my confusion, but did you buy a second Orion from Elton, or is that just Elton's for whatever reason?

[duzeyao]

Just received mine, safe and sound. It's in perfect condition and I'm gonna assemble it right away.

Will post pics after assembling.

Thanks Elton for the perfect work. 

PICTURES PICTURES!!!

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For original sized pictures and more you can check: (click 查看大图)
http://photo.weibo.com/1421324307/albums/detail/album_id/3904765762372638#!/mode/1/page/1

The blue-grey + silver case is from Elton. The full black case is ordered from another source.

Sorry for my confusion, but did you buy a second Orion from Elton, or is that just Elton's for whatever reason?

A BlueGrey + Silver from Elton and a Black + Black from local vendor. :rolleyes:

[E3E]

Just received mine, safe and sound. It's in perfect condition and I'm gonna assemble it right away.

Will post pics after assembling.

Thanks Elton for the perfect work. 

PICTURES PICTURES!!!

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For original sized pictures and more you can check: (click 查看大图)
http://photo.weibo.com/1421324307/albums/detail/album_id/3904765762372638#!/mode/1/page/1

The blue-grey + silver case is from Elton. The full black case is ordered from another source.

Sorry for my confusion, but did you buy a second Orion from Elton, or is that just Elton's for whatever reason?

A BlueGrey + Silver from Elton and a Black + Black from local vendor. :rolleyes:

So you do have two. I was wondering if you simply had Elton's for some reason, as in, he did not sell it to you, but it was in your possession. :P

Have fun!

[ramnes]

So ****ing massive! 

Acrylic inserts?

[appleonama]

my order is up for grabs again

[Fnzzy]

Oh wow my Orion will look just like your black one. With WoB and everything, except I got the flat bottom. Glad to see it looks amazing

[filphil]

Almost time

[R1N3]

Almost time

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I can't ****ing wait!

Which springs did you get in your zealios?

[filphil]

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I can't ****ing wait!

Which springs did you get in your zealios?

I was JUST in atlanta over the weekend btw!

The setup is unmodified 62g zealios and semi-clipped stabilizers.  The leg of the stabs were only clipped to remove the pointed 90 degree ends rather than the whole leg people would usually do.  Since OG red alert is being used I'm sure this set will see the mods being switched out a few times and this was a precaution against cherry stabs getting pulled off. 

[ctrlX]

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How did the soldering go? According to the Zealios GB thread some have had issues with the switches being a bit sensitive to the heat from the soldering iron. Causing the plastic to deform and ruining the actuation etc.

[filphil]

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How did the soldering go? According to the Zealios GB thread some have had issues with the switches being a bit sensitive to the heat from the soldering iron. Causing the plastic to deform and ruining the actuation etc.

The switches aren't soldered yet. Just mounted it to get ready got soldering tomorrow and to make sure I got the bottom row how I wanted it.

I'll report and issues with zeal's switches in his group buy thread.

[R1N3]

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I can't ****ing wait!

Which springs did you get in your zealios?

I was JUST in atlanta over the weekend btw!

The setup is unmodified 62g zealios and semi-clipped stabilizers.  The leg of the stabs were only clipped to remove the pointed 90 degree ends rather than the whole leg people would usually do.  Since OG red alert is being used I'm sure this set will see the mods being switched out a few times and this was a precaution against cherry stabs getting pulled off.

Damn bro you shoulda hit me up!

[blighty]

Anyone know a quick way to tell LED polarity on the Orion V2 pcb?  It seems only switch holes with multiple positions have it marked.

*edit:  It seems the positive side of the led is the farthest from the resistor/ + side on left side of switch when inserting into switch/pcb when not marked otherwise

Link that might help others:
http://duck0113.tistory.com/84 Breakdown on getting the keymapper up and running, and installing flip/java for firmware upload and atmel usb drivers
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Ended up going with gateron reds with red leds with caps from a g80-1000 (black winkeyless/ss plate/acrylic wedge).  I'll post pics tomorrow if anyone is interested.   

I have to say the the packaging for this was even more robust than the last Lightsaver buy.  Thanks again for running this, elton!

[Steezus]

Anyone know a quick way to tell LED polarity on the Orion V2 pcb?  It seems only switch holes with multiple positions have it marked.

*edit:  It seems the positive side of the led is the farthest from the resistor/ + side on left side of switch when inserting into switch/pcb when not marked otherwise

Link that might help others:
http://duck0113.tistory.com/84 Breakdown on getting the keymapper up and running, and installing flip/java for firmware upload and atmel usb drivers
*

Ended up going with gateron reds with red leds with caps from a g80-1000 (black winkeyless/ss plate/acrylic wedge).  I'll post pics tomorrow if anyone interested.   

I have to say the the packaging for this was even more robust than the last Lightsaver buy.  Thanks again for running this elton!

Haven't seen the PCB yet but usually square is positive and oval is negative if it happens to look like this.

[blighty]

Anyone know a quick way to tell LED polarity on the Orion V2 pcb?  It seems only switch holes with multiple positions have it marked.

*edit:  It seems the positive side of the led is the farthest from the resistor/ + side on left side of switch when inserting into switch/pcb when not marked otherwise

Link that might help others:
http://duck0113.tistory.com/84 Breakdown on getting the keymapper up and running, and installing flip/java for firmware upload and atmel usb drivers
*

Ended up going with gateron reds with red leds with caps from a g80-1000 (black winkeyless/ss plate/acrylic wedge).  I'll post pics tomorrow if anyone interested.   

I have to say the the packaging for this was even more robust than the last Lightsaver buy.  Thanks again for running this elton!

Haven't seen the PCB yet but usually square is positive and oval is negative if it happens to look like this.
(Attachment Link)

Already got it assembled, but i'm pretty sure there it's all circles.  Only the bottom row mods have  printed "+" symbols, use dependent use of 1.25 or 1.5u mods. 

[gadzkun]

nice board.. 

any news about duck next GB?
for next i really dont want to miss it..

[kacase]

quick question. I was stupid and completely forgot about LED Polarity when assembling my switches. So chances are that 50% of my assembled switches will be "the wrong way round". As I am using SIP Sockets, changing polarity shouldnt be too much of a hassle. I was planning on soldering all the switches and then see which LEDs I have to flip.

Will having an LED inserted "the wrong way round" have a negative effect except that no light is being emitted? E.g. does it make the LED break or even worse does anything happen to the pcb?

It would be great if somebody could give me an answer to that!