Orion V2 Kustom TKL Group Buy

[appleonama]

When will mine be shipped? 

:^) he said about a month seems like 3 more months to go

[E3E]

The hype is real for the next 75%

http://duck0113.tistory.com/127

I can't take it. I want them all!

[rainb1ood]

Its like the orion v2 and octagon v1 had a baby.

I wonder if the new case will fit the v1 PCB? (Alu top + acrylic angled bottom)

[whentheclouds]

good stuff. too bad duck kept the usb slot where it is in the center, but i guess he wants backwards compatibility with the v1 pcb (if not reusing them outright)

led indicators look better in actual photos than in the render, but i still don't care much for them

[E3E]

It's actually pretty interesting to think about. I just realized that the Octagon was the first Duck board to have RGB underlighting (so they COULD reuse the PCB), and then the Orion v2 expanded on those features and brought in new design asthetics. Now it's tossing the ball back to the Octagon and the Octagon is taking the Orion v2's design aesthetics.

I think the original got its design from the original Orion, either that or the Lightsaver v2. It's all coming around again, haha.

I personally like the centered USB location. It's pretty unique. I'm gonna miss the little name plate that the original Octagon had for the stickers. Buuut, the rest makes up for it.

That's true too, since I have the original Octagon, I can always swap PCBs out for fun. That's a plus! I also agree with the indicators. I think they're innovative and different. Kinda harken back to old school keyboards, but they do look a little funny.

[yicaoyimu]

Octagon v2 is a two piece design? Now I really want it!

[meiosis]

Octagon v2 is a two piece design? Now I really want it!

But you already have the best 75% coming

[yicaoyimu]

Octagon v2 is a two piece design? Now I really want it!

But you already have the best 75% coming

More is always better  )

[E3E]

Octagon v2 is a two piece design? Now I really want it!

But you already have the best 75% coming

What is this best 75% you speak of?

[Steezus]

Octagon v2 is a two piece design? Now I really want it!

But you already have the best 75% coming

What is this best 75% you speak of?

Leeku's 75% of the Compact SQ

[E3E]

Octagon v2 is a two piece design? Now I really want it!

But you already have the best 75% coming

What is this best 75% you speak of?

Leeku's 75% of the Compact SQ

What is this 75% version of the SQ? I only see the 1800-style version.

[Steezus]

Octagon v2 is a two piece design? Now I really want it!

But you already have the best 75% coming

What is this best 75% you speak of?

Leeku's 75% of the Compact SQ

What is this 75% version of the SQ? I only see the 1800-style version.

It hasn't been released yet, in the SQ's group buy he was discussing that the 75% is planned for the next group buy. He has several layouts that he is planning on selling.

[E3E]

Octagon v2 is a two piece design? Now I really want it!

But you already have the best 75% coming

What is this best 75% you speak of?

Leeku's 75% of the Compact SQ

What is this 75% version of the SQ? I only see the 1800-style version.

It hasn't been released yet, in the SQ's group buy he was discussing that the 75% is planned for the next group buy. He has several layouts that he is planning on selling.

Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification. I'm wondering what it'll look like. I remember a 75% PCB being offered as part of the interest check Meiosis hosted a while back (one that ended up being suspended for a while), so I'm guessing that a case is being designed around it. So likely something like the SQ and RedScarf III, with an aluminum top and acrylic bottom?

Sounds tempting, but I'm not the biggest fans of those diffuse bottoms.

[slushi]

Is it sad to think that even though I haven't gotten the Orion yet, I know part of my money has already been claimed by the  Octagon V2?

[E3E]

Is it sad to think that even though I haven't gotten the Orion yet, I know part of my money has already been claimed by the  Octagon V2?

Oh, what are you planning to get for the Octagon v2? I certainly plan on getting a brass weight for the board if we can get a good source for them in the states, someone who can make Orion and Octagon brass weights.

I'm so glad that I'm really not "turned on" by TKL layouts, because there are far too many awesome TKLs coming out all the time. Strangely, I feel satisfied just hanging with the Octagon, even if other 75% boards come out. Definitely my happy place. I love the Duck boards.

I think it's the 11 degree angle and all the flashy lights. 02D is pretty intuitive too, if not just a little bit quirky.

[slushi]

Is it sad to think that even though I haven't gotten the Orion yet, I know part of my money has already been claimed by the  Octagon V2?

Oh, what are you planning to get for the Octagon v2? I certainly plan on getting a brass weight for the board if we can get a good source for them in the states, someone who can make Orion and Octagon brass weights.

I'm so glad that I'm really not "turned on" by TKL layouts, because there are far too many awesome TKLs coming out all the time. Strangely, I feel satisfied just hanging with the Octagon, even if other 75% boards come out. Definitely my happy place. I love the Duck boards.

I think it's the 11 degree angle and all the flashy lights. 02D is pretty intuitive too, if not just a little bit quirky.

Im not sure yet... I think you may have convinced me to try Alps on one of the two Duck boards...

[E3E]

Is it sad to think that even though I haven't gotten the Orion yet, I know part of my money has already been claimed by the  Octagon V2?

Oh, what are you planning to get for the Octagon v2? I certainly plan on getting a brass weight for the board if we can get a good source for them in the states, someone who can make Orion and Octagon brass weights.

I'm so glad that I'm really not "turned on" by TKL layouts, because there are far too many awesome TKLs coming out all the time. Strangely, I feel satisfied just hanging with the Octagon, even if other 75% boards come out. Definitely my happy place. I love the Duck boards.

I think it's the 11 degree angle and all the flashy lights. 02D is pretty intuitive too, if not just a little bit quirky.

Im not sure yet... I think you may have convinced me to try Alps on one of the two Duck boards...

Do it! 

It would be nice to have at least one with Alps! If the Octagon v2 ends up not having an Alps PCB option, I'm just going to throw in some linear Zealios to really soak up that RGB glow, and also since I prefer linears on my daily drivers. If I want to go tactile, I'll just swap in some vintage clear stems!

[whentheclouds]

I'm so glad that I'm really not "turned on" by TKL layouts

me neither, though yutski's boards almost managed it. i still think wkl is the best layout aesthetics wise, but i like 75% for the compactness and the novelty

[meiosis]

Octagon v2 is a two piece design? Now I really want it!

But you already have the best 75% coming

What is this best 75% you speak of?

Leeku's 75% of the Compact SQ

What is this 75% version of the SQ? I only see the 1800-style version.

It hasn't been released yet, in the SQ's group buy he was discussing that the 75% is planned for the next group buy. He has several layouts that he is planning on selling.

Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification. I'm wondering what it'll look like. I remember a 75% PCB being offered as part of the interest check Meiosis hosted a while back (one that ended up being suspended for a while), so I'm guessing that a case is being designed around it. So likely something like the SQ and RedScarf III, with an aluminum top and acrylic bottom?

Sounds tempting, but I'm not the biggest fans of those diffuse bottoms.

Ohh didn't mean to keep you guys guessing, it's an inside joke between me and yicao haha, no its not leeku's 75% compact version (that should be coming soon anyways)


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The octagon 2 is amazing really digging the diffuser/indicator location

[appleonama]

so update elton?

[nguyenkimtam]

so update elton?

Also have this  question and waiting for batch 2 ship out

[filphil]

He's been good with the updates so rest easy.  If anything I'd be worried about a board being shipped out during the holidays and tired workers dropping your box. 

[slushi]

He's been good with the updates so rest easy.  If anything I'd be worried about a board being shipped out during the holidays and tired workers dropping your box. 

don't even say that!!! jk.

[Lastpilot]

Just an update, I received my Orion a while ago. November 4th.

[alienman82]

Just an update, I received my Orion a while ago. November 4th.

blue alps?

[Lastpilot]

Just an update, I received my Orion a while ago. November 4th.

blue alps?

Have not gotten the Alps yet for it...orange would be best XD

[E3E]

Just an update, I received my Orion a while ago. November 4th.

blue alps?

Have not gotten the Alps yet for it...orange would be best XD

Good choice, good choice. 

[filphil]

Just an update, I received my Orion a while ago. November 4th.

blue alps?

Have not gotten the Alps yet for it...orange would be best XD

Check to see if you received the right screws.  I think you're supposed to use 8 short screws but my flat piece came with 4 short and 4 long for the angled and aluminum bottom.

[Lastpilot]

Check to see if you received the right screws.  I think you're supposed to use 8 short screws but my flat piece came with 4 short and 4 long for the angled and aluminum bottom.

Is this good? Edit: Darn it looks like I need some screws.

[pmh1410]

Octagon V2 will open GB by Elton on GH, Korea GB will open at Monday 7 Dec 2015 (Maybe). Good Luck everybody

http://duck0113.tistory.com/127

[E3E]

Octagon V2 will open GB by Elton on GH, Korea GB will open at Monday 7 Dec 2015 (Maybe). Good Luck every body

Red Scarf 84?

Awesome, well hopefully the Octagon v2 GB happens not too long after, but I can respect if Elton would rather wait to be sure everyone gets their Orion v2 safely before starting. I guess we'll have to wait and see, but I'm ready!

[pmh1410]

Octagon V2 will open GB by Elton on GH, Korea GB will open at Monday 7 Dec 2015 (Maybe). Good Luck every body

Red Scarf 84?

Awesome, well hopefully the Octagon v2 GB happens not too long after, but I can respect if Elton would rather wait to be sure everyone gets their Orion v2 safely before starting. I guess we'll have to wait and see, but I'm ready!

BminiX2 PCB, Housing designed by VNMK team, assembled by me

i still wait 3 DIY kits of Orion V2

[alienman82]

Octagon V2 will open GB by Elton on GH, Korea GB will open at Monday 7 Dec 2015 (Maybe). Good Luck every body

Red Scarf 84?

Awesome, well hopefully the Octagon v2 GB happens not too long after, but I can respect if Elton would rather wait to be sure everyone gets their Orion v2 safely before starting. I guess we'll have to wait and see, but I'm ready!

BminiX2 PCB, Housing designed by VNMK team, assembled by me

i still wait 3 DIY kits of Orion V2

What is your favorite artisan you have?

[yicaoyimu]

Octagon V2 will open GB by Elton on GH, Korea GB will open at Monday 7 Dec 2015 (Maybe). Good Luck every body

Red Scarf 84?

Awesome, well hopefully the Octagon v2 GB happens not too long after, but I can respect if Elton would rather wait to be sure everyone gets their Orion v2 safely before starting. I guess we'll have to wait and see, but I'm ready!

BminiX2 PCB, Housing designed by VNMK team, assembled by me

i still wait 3 DIY kits of Orion V2

Good to hear it's not some ripoff case your friend sent you.

[ccc24]

Octagon V2 will open GB by Elton on GH, Korea GB will open at Monday 7 Dec 2015 (Maybe). Good Luck every body

Red Scarf 84?

Awesome, well hopefully the Octagon v2 GB happens not too long after, but I can respect if Elton would rather wait to be sure everyone gets their Orion v2 safely before starting. I guess we'll have to wait and see, but I'm ready!

Did the korean's already have all their orders filled? Mind as well start our Octagon GB with theirs as well lol

[PrpnNightmare]

Octagon V2 will open GB by Elton on GH, Korea GB will open at Monday 7 Dec 2015 (Maybe). Good Luck everybody

http://duck0113.tistory.com/127

If I was any more excited for this my eyes might have burst!

[swimmingbird]

Octagon V2 will open GB by Elton on GH, Korea GB will open at Monday 7 Dec 2015 (Maybe). Good Luck everybody

http://duck0113.tistory.com/127

Damn that's like now 

[trenzafeeds]

Octagon V2 will open GB by Elton on GH, Korea GB will open at Monday 7 Dec 2015 (Maybe). Good Luck everybody

http://duck0113.tistory.com/127

Damn that's like now 

I think he means the groupbuy will start then in Korea, doesn't necessarily mean it will start at the same time here. I could be reading it wrong though.

[raymogi]

I generally don't like 75%, but that black Octagon is just too hard to resist. Might jump on this if (and when) the GB starts.

[ika]

Anyone know how quickly the spots filled up for the Orion when the GB started?

[romevi]

Fu... Now the camping begins.

[Pemdas]

Anyone know how quickly the spots filled up for the Orion when the GB started?

If I remember correctly the first 30 were gone within the first couple hours

I placed my order like an hour and a half after and got spot 23

Comparatively. I tried to join the yuktsi Jane ce buy 10 minutes after the post and was too late to get in.

[trenzafeeds]

Anyone know how quickly the spots filled up for the Orion when the GB started?

If I remember correctly the first 30 were gone within the first couple hours

That's actually not that quickly if you think about it. As long as you're prepared for the buy you should have plenty of time to get in.

[romevi]

Anyone know how quickly the spots filled up for the Orion when the GB started?

If I remember correctly the first 30 were gone within the first couple hours

That's actually not that quickly if you think about it. As long as you're prepared for the buy you should have plenty of time to get in.

Phew. I didn't think that was fast either. The first round of Jane sold out within the day, and that was a while.
The second sold out in less than a half-hour, though!

[trenzafeeds]

The second sold out in less than a half-hour, though!

Yeah, and I was at work lol  luckily I'm buying one though 

[Pemdas]

The second sold out in less than a half-hour, though!

Yeah, and I was at work lol  luckily I'm buying one though 

Luckyyy. I sat refreshing the group buy page for like 6 hours. Took a small break to play fallout and of course that's the exact moment the buy gets approved 

[E3E]

Guh Well, I really hope there's an announcement for the GB ahead of time, because my phone sends me updates way too slow for me to be warned of the Octagon GB quickly enough. I definitely need to get in!

[ika]

Anyone know how quickly the spots filled up for the Orion when the GB started?

If I remember correctly the first 30 were gone within the first couple hours

That's actually not that quickly if you think about it. As long as you're prepared for the buy you should have plenty of time to get in.

It's not like you can predict when GB threads pop up, though. AFAIK they need to be approved by mods and that basically happens whenever. "being prepared" = sit at your computer and F5 every five minutes? the thread notification emails can be hours late.

[rainb1ood]

Took some photos today.







Assembled by E3E.

[PrpnNightmare]

Anyone know how quickly the spots filled up for the Orion when the GB started?

If I remember correctly the first 30 were gone within the first couple hours

That's actually not that quickly if you think about it. As long as you're prepared for the buy you should have plenty of time to get in.

It's not like you can predict when GB threads pop up, though. AFAIK they need to be approved by mods and that basically happens whenever. "being prepared" = sit at your computer and F5 every five minutes? the thread notification emails can be hours late.

I have lost a lot of artisans to this, haha