[GB] Alps Party 60% - Hannibal at the Gates

[njbair]

Just totaled up what I spent on this...
Probably really inexpensive for a custom, but not for me

Never tell me the price!

[deductivemonkee]

Just totaled up what I spent on this...
Probably really inexpensive for a custom, but not for me

Never tell me the price!

Now I'm tempted to!
Still need a nice z-case or something though, cheap abs case will not cut it.

[sean]

Just totaled up what I spent on this...
Probably really inexpensive for a custom, but not for me

Never tell me the price!

Now I'm tempted to!
Still need a nice z-case or something though, cheap abs case will not cut it.

Anyone know the feasibility of milling your own 60% case? I have an x-carve with a 0.8kw spindle on the way and I guess it would be cool if that was possible

[njbair]

Just totaled up what I spent on this...
Probably really inexpensive for a custom, but not for me

Never tell me the price!

Now I'm tempted to!
Still need a nice z-case or something though, cheap abs case will not cut it.

Anyone know the feasibility of milling your own 60% case? I have an x-carve with a 0.8kw spindle on the way and I guess it would be cool if that was possible

I don't know anything about that machine but it's certainly possible in the general sense to mill your own case. I might be trying this to make a couple of simple TEX-style aluminum cases using borrowed time on my former employer's CNC machines. I believe I can source some 1x5x12 6061-T6 bar stock for about $30/ea.

[n__dles]

I was considering making my own case out of wood, but I decided against it since I have 0 experience in these sorts of thing.

I'm sure most of you know, but the TEX Acrylic 60% is on Massdrop for $60. That's what I'm using for this build 

I believe I read that Matias sells stabs that work on the Dell (and possibly other) layouts. Someone on IRC had mention buying several sets and possibly getting a discount. Potential sub-GB for stabs??

The last detail I need to figure out, for now at least, is dampening. Sorry if it's been mentioned in this thread and I glossed over it    Can we use the same o-rings as we do for Cherry? Or does it depend on your keycaps? I've gone for Tai-Hao if that makes any difference.

Thanks friends 

[deductivemonkee]

I was considering making my own case out of wood, but I decided against it since I have 0 experience in these sorts of thing.

I'm sure most of you know, but the TEX Acrylic 60% is on Massdrop for $60. That's what I'm using for this build 

I believe I read that Matias sells stabs that work on the Dell (and possibly other) layouts. Someone on IRC had mention buying several sets and possibly getting a discount. Potential sub-GB for stabs??

The last detail I need to figure out, for now at least, is dampening. Sorry if it's been mentioned in this thread and I glossed over it    Can we use the same o-rings as we do for Cherry? Or does it depend on your keycaps? I've gone for Tai-Hao if that makes any difference.

Thanks friends 

The matias stab buy was by, of course, Blue, has gone and went, and will be shipped out w/ this gb.

Can't help you with the dampening, I love noisy keyboards, sorry. Even if I didn't, I have no clue.
Maybe blue has an extra stab set or something.

[n__dles]

The matias stab buy was by, of course, Blue, has gone and went, and will be shipped out w/ this gb.

Ruh-roh, just checked Matias's website and I see switches for sale, but no stabs; same thing on mechanicalkeyboards.com. Oh well, worst case scenario is I have to order 5,10,20 however many sets and wait for Round 3 to sell the extras. I'll wait patiently to see if anyone has extras or knows how to get stabs, and if nada I'll contact Matias.

[jdcarpe]

The matias stab buy was by, of course, Blue, has gone and went, and will be shipped out w/ this gb.

Ruh-roh, just checked Matias's website and I see switches for sale, but no stabs; same thing on mechanicalkeyboards.com. Oh well, worst case scenario is I have to order 5,10,20 however many sets and wait for Round 3 to sell the extras. I'll wait patiently to see if anyone has extras or knows how to get stabs, and if nada I'll contact Matias.

Go here http://matias.ca/order/ and scroll to the Matias Alps Keycaps section. At the bottom it says Stabilizer & Hook set.

[deductivemonkee]

The matias stab buy was by, of course, Blue, has gone and went, and will be shipped out w/ this gb.

Ruh-roh, just checked Matias's website and I see switches for sale, but no stabs; same thing on mechanicalkeyboards.com. Oh well, worst case scenario is I have to order 5,10,20 however many sets and wait for Round 3 to sell the extras. I'll wait patiently to see if anyone has extras or knows how to get stabs, and if nada I'll contact Matias.

Here you go. They're a little hidden, but I knew where to look
http://matias.ca/order/#keycaps

[n__dles]

Thanks guys, I actually looked under Alps Keycaps and somehow missed them 
$15 for a few bits of wire!!  Oh well, I'm just happy to be in on this GB, and the total build price is very cheap 

[deductivemonkee]

Somebody suggest what cool things to put on my layout, I'm already adding a safety mode so no one can type on my keyboard (dvorak).

Also, don't let me down Blue, this must be here on or before Christmas so that I can put it under a tree and torture myself and eventually give in, tear it open and start soldering.

[ctm]

Somebody suggest what cool things to put on my layout, I'm already adding a safety mode so no one can type on my keyboard (dvorak).

Also, don't let me down Blue, this must be here on or before Christmas so that I can put it under a tree and torture myself and eventually give in, tear it open and start soldering.

Blank caps

[deductivemonkee]

Somebody suggest what cool things to put on my layout, I'm already adding a safety mode so no one can type on my keyboard (dvorak).

Also, don't let me down Blue, this must be here on or before Christmas so that I can put it under a tree and torture myself and eventually give in, tear it open and start soldering.

Blank caps

I meant in the firmware -_-

[ctm]

Somebody suggest what cool things to put on my layout, I'm already adding a safety mode so no one can type on my keyboard (dvorak).

Also, don't let me down Blue, this must be here on or before Christmas so that I can put it under a tree and torture myself and eventually give in, tear it open and start soldering.

Blank caps

I meant in the firmware -_-

lol I misunderstood. Some cool firmware things I like are: dual role space/fn, dual role arrow keys on bottom right corner, dual role ctrl/esc at where caps lock usually is.

[n__dles]

BlueNalgene,

Are the CAD files for the plates available? 

I'm asking for personal use, not to make millions of your designs. I'm happy to sign a NDA!

[deductivemonkee]

BlueNalgene,

Are the CAD files for the plates available? 

I'm asking for personal use, not to make millions of your designs. I'm happy to sign a NDA!

I recommend asking jdcarpe, as jdcarpe made and owns the rights to the plates.

[neverused]

If anyone wants to sell an extra pcb and hhkb plate, please let me know.

[BlueNalgene]

BlueNalgene,

Are the CAD files for the plates available? 

I'm asking for personal use, not to make millions of your designs. I'm happy to sign a NDA!

I recommend asking jdcarpe, as jdcarpe made and owns the rights to the plates.

Correct.  I made modifications to a few of the plates, but the rights are inherited from JDCarpe.  Ask him.

[deductivemonkee]

Tomorrow's Monday! Plates!

^{....and bowls?}

[ika]

I don't know anything about that machine but it's certainly possible in the general sense to mill your own case. I might be trying this to make a couple of simple TEX-style aluminum cases using borrowed time on my former employer's CNC machines. I believe I can source some 1x5x12 6061-T6 bar stock for about $30/ea.

Would be interested in hearing the follow-up to this plan so rarely do I get a chance at a local transaction.

[phosphoric]

i hope the tex acrylic case on massdrop reaches moq because i have no clue as to what other case i should use

[swimmingbird]

i hope the tex acrylic case on massdrop reaches moq because i have no clue as to what other case i should use

I'm pretty sure that one doesn't have MOQ

[n__dles]

i hope the tex acrylic case on massdrop reaches moq because i have no clue as to what other case i should use

Mechanicalkeyboards.com has it in stock for $69 shipped.

I'm not sure if hasu's board will fit in ziptyzes 3d printed case, but it looks gr*8 

[BlueNalgene]

Updates:

Plates are cut, and switches fit in them.

I just got back from the powder coating place.  I went with "signal blue" with a very light clear coat.  The color seemed appropriately audacious without being too ugly.  I wanted to go with a darker color, but the available options were a little blasé.  The coating place took extra care to make sure all of the parts still fit in the holes with the added thickness.  I only have had a chance to inspect one plate, but it looked good.

The sticker printer recommended by [person on GH] hasn't returned my requests for a quote.  So that may not be happening.  My usual sticker printer is backed up for the holidays.

The 3D printed parts are 'in production', and I expect will ship before the end of next week.  The usual delivery date for the colored parts is 15 days from order, so the 10th?

I am still working long hours, so this is a terse update and I am stretched for time.  I woke up at 4 am this morning with panic/insomnia and taped up some more boxes before going back to bed.  I will be out of the country from the 11th until the 20(ish)th.  That means my advisor is trying to squeeze as much work out of me before I leave as well. I am REALLY pushing to get all of this done before then.  I can't really get through my living room to my door, and the assembled boxes and part bins are taking up literally 1/2 of my apartment.  My girlfriend will be coming to live with me for a few weeks when I return, and I need to vacuum so she never finds out that I'm a gross male.

[jdcarpe]

Awesome, Blue. Thanks for the update!

[SJHL]

Updates:

Plates are cut, and switches fit in them.

I just got back from the powder coating place.  I went with "signal blue" with a very light clear coat.  The color seemed appropriately audacious without being too ugly.  I wanted to go with a darker color, but the available options were a little blasé.  The coating place took extra care to make sure all of the parts still fit in the holes with the added thickness.  I only have had a chance to inspect one plate, but it looked good.

The sticker printer recommended by [person on GH] hasn't returned my requests for a quote.  So that may not be happening.  My usual sticker printer is backed up for the holidays.

The 3D printed parts are 'in production', and I expect will ship before the end of next week.  The usual delivery date for the colored parts is 15 days from order, so the 10th?

I am still working long hours, so this is a terse update and I am stretched for time.  I woke up at 4 am this morning with panic/insomnia and taped up some more boxes before going back to bed.  I will be out of the country from the 11th until the 20(ish)th.  That means my advisor is trying to squeeze as much work out of me before I leave as well. I am REALLY pushing to get all of this done before then.  I can't really get through my living room to my door, and the assembled boxes and part bins are taking up literally 1/2 of my apartment.  My girlfriend will be coming to live with me for a few weeks when I return, and I need to vacuum so she never finds out that I'm a gross male.

After a quick Google search, Signal Blue doesnt looks so bad - thanks!

Thank you for trying your best but priority is first! (Work and girlfriend)

[deductivemonkee]

Updates:

Plates are cut, and switches fit in them.

I just got back from the powder coating place.  I went with "signal blue" with a very light clear coat.  The color seemed appropriately audacious without being too ugly.  I wanted to go with a darker color, but the available options were a little blasé.  The coating place took extra care to make sure all of the parts still fit in the holes with the added thickness.  I only have had a chance to inspect one plate, but it looked good.

The sticker printer recommended by [person on GH] hasn't returned my requests for a quote.  So that may not be happening.  My usual sticker printer is backed up for the holidays.

The 3D printed parts are 'in production', and I expect will ship before the end of next week.  The usual delivery date for the colored parts is 15 days from order, so the 10th?

I am still working long hours, so this is a terse update and I am stretched for time.  I woke up at 4 am this morning with panic/insomnia and taped up some more boxes before going back to bed.  I will be out of the country from the 11th until the 20(ish)th.  That means my advisor is trying to squeeze as much work out of me before I leave as well. I am REALLY pushing to get all of this done before then.  I can't really get through my living room to my door, and the assembled boxes and part bins are taking up literally 1/2 of my apartment.  My girlfriend will be coming to live with me for a few weeks when I return, and I need to vacuum so she never finds out that I'm a gross male.

It's too bad about the stickers, but thanks for the update Blue!

[phosphoric]

i hope the tex acrylic case on massdrop reaches moq because i have no clue as to what other case i should use

I'm pretty sure that one doesn't have MOQ

oh, i was under the impression that massdrop didn't complete a drop if it didn't meet the lowest drop point, but i've been historically wrong about keyboard stuff so

i hope the tex acrylic case on massdrop reaches moq because i have no clue as to what other case i should use

Mechanicalkeyboards.com has it in stock for $69 shipped.

I'm not sure if hasu's board will fit in ziptyzes 3d printed case, but it looks gr*8 

yeah, i was considering this case but idk i haven't seen it up close and i'm concerned that it's gonna look like a cheap, standard 3d-printed case. but i haven't even googled images of the case so ya

[digi]

Updates:

Plates are cut, and switches fit in them.

I just got back from the powder coating place.  I went with "signal blue" with a very light clear coat.  The color seemed appropriately audacious without being too ugly.  I wanted to go with a darker color, but the available options were a little blasé.  The coating place took extra care to make sure all of the parts still fit in the holes with the added thickness.  I only have had a chance to inspect one plate, but it looked good.

The sticker printer recommended by [person on GH] hasn't returned my requests for a quote.  So that may not be happening.  My usual sticker printer is backed up for the holidays.

The 3D printed parts are 'in production', and I expect will ship before the end of next week.  The usual delivery date for the colored parts is 15 days from order, so the 10th?

I am still working long hours, so this is a terse update and I am stretched for time.  I woke up at 4 am this morning with panic/insomnia and taped up some more boxes before going back to bed.  I will be out of the country from the 11th until the 20(ish)th.  That means my advisor is trying to squeeze as much work out of me before I leave as well. I am REALLY pushing to get all of this done before then.  I can't really get through my living room to my door, and the assembled boxes and part bins are taking up literally 1/2 of my apartment.  My girlfriend will be coming to live with me for a few weeks when I return, and I need to vacuum so she never finds out that I'm a gross male.

[HoffmanMyster]

Ugh, this GB just gets worse and worse.  First there was extra money from the switches (seriously, how ridiculous is that), then there were updates that things were being completed on time (wtf?), and now we hear that we may not even get the stickers that we were maybe going to get??

Wow.

[n__dles]

Ugh, this GB just gets worse and worse.  First there was extra money from the switches (seriously, how ridiculous is that), then there were updates that things were being completed on time (wtf?), and now we hear that we may not even get the stickers that we were maybe going to get??

Wow.

Yeah really, if the biggest problem I have is not getting a sticker, I'll cope.

P.S.
PM Hoffman

[phosphoric]

Updates:

Plates are cut, and switches fit in them.

I just got back from the powder coating place.  I went with "signal blue" with a very light clear coat.  The color seemed appropriately audacious without being too ugly.  I wanted to go with a darker color, but the available options were a little blasé.  The coating place took extra care to make sure all of the parts still fit in the holes with the added thickness.  I only have had a chance to inspect one plate, but it looked good.

The sticker printer recommended by [person on GH] hasn't returned my requests for a quote.  So that may not be happening.  My usual sticker printer is backed up for the holidays.

The 3D printed parts are 'in production', and I expect will ship before the end of next week.  The usual delivery date for the colored parts is 15 days from order, so the 10th?

I am still working long hours, so this is a terse update and I am stretched for time.  I woke up at 4 am this morning with panic/insomnia and taped up some more boxes before going back to bed.  I will be out of the country from the 11th until the 20(ish)th.  That means my advisor is trying to squeeze as much work out of me before I leave as well. I am REALLY pushing to get all of this done before then.  I can't really get through my living room to my door, and the assembled boxes and part bins are taking up literally 1/2 of my apartment.  My girlfriend will be coming to live with me for a few weeks when I return, and I need to vacuum so she never finds out that I'm a gross male.

i can't speak for everybody else, but i'm in no rush
take your time blue!

[swimmingbird]

Ugh, this GB just gets worse and worse.  First there was extra money from the switches (seriously, how ridiculous is that), then there were updates that things were being completed on time (wtf?), and now we hear that we may not even get the stickers that we were maybe going to get??

Wow.

Horrible GBs like this are why GH should personally insure everyone for all the GBs that they enter

[BlueNalgene]

I'm glad you folks are so understanding, but I'm very motivated. 



Look at that picture.  Step back and think for a second.  That is literally HALF of my apartment space.  Now do you see the tiny path of exposed carpet?  That is the only way to the door.  This GB has consumed my house.  I want this **** gone.  I want to vacuum.  I want to find where that one slice of apple got to which is beginning to smell.  I remember how life used to be simple and nice.  Then you lot just HAD to FORCE ME to do this GB to satisfy your demented Alps lust.  Monsters.

[n__dles]

I'm sure some of us would be happy to receive our stuff now, and then paypal you the $$ for extra shipping so you can send the extras later.

I realize this would add another step & complications, but might be worthwhile to reclaim some space. Just an idea..

[sean]

BlueNalgene's a hoarder CONFIRMED

[njbair]

I hope my package is the one with the slice of apple in it.

[deductivemonkee]

I'm glad you folks are so understanding, but I'm very motivated. 

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Look at that picture.  Step back and think for a second.  That is literally HALF of my apartment space.  Now do you see the tiny path of exposed carpet?  That is the only way to the door.  This GB has consumed my house.  I want this **** gone.  I want to vacuum.  I want to find where that one slice of apple got to which is beginning to smell.  I remember how life used to be simple and nice.  Then you lot just HAD to FORCE ME to do this GB to satisfy your demented Alps lust.  Monsters.

When you said "half your apartment" I didn't realize how much space 89 plates, 102 pcbs and 10k switches would take up...

[cheddarbek]

I hope my package is the one with the slice of apple in it.

We discussed silly trinkets, that wasn't exactly what I had in mind. I shall settle for no fewer than TWO apple slices. Pfft!

[swimmingbird]

I'm glad you folks are so understanding, but I'm very motivated. 

Show Image

Look at that picture.  Step back and think for a second.  That is literally HALF of my apartment space.  Now do you see the tiny path of exposed carpet?  That is the only way to the door.  This GB has consumed my house.  I want this **** gone.  I want to vacuum.  I want to find where that one slice of apple got to which is beginning to smell.  I remember how life used to be simple and nice.  Then you lot just HAD to FORCE ME to do this GB to satisfy your demented Alps lust.  Monsters.

hush now you know you like it ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[geniekid]

I'm glad you folks are so understanding, but I'm very motivated. 

Show Image

Look at that picture.  Step back and think for a second.  That is literally HALF of my apartment space.  Now do you see the tiny path of exposed carpet?  That is the only way to the door.  This GB has consumed my house.  I want this **** gone.  I want to vacuum.  I want to find where that one slice of apple got to which is beginning to smell.  I remember how life used to be simple and nice.  Then you lot just HAD to FORCE ME to do this GB to satisfy your demented Alps lust.  Monsters.

I'd do it again. >:D

[cheddarbek]

I'm glad you folks are so understanding, but I'm very motivated. 

Show Image

Look at that picture.  Step back and think for a second.  That is literally HALF of my apartment space.  Now do you see the tiny path of exposed carpet?  That is the only way to the door.  This GB has consumed my house.  I want this **** gone.  I want to vacuum.  I want to find where that one slice of apple got to which is beginning to smell.  I remember how life used to be simple and nice.  Then you lot just HAD to FORCE ME to do this GB to satisfy your demented Alps lust.  Monsters.

I'd do it again. >:D

Speaking of which Blue, when is round 2?

[CommonCurt]

Updates:

Plates are cut, and switches fit in them.

I just got back from the powder coating place.  I went with "signal blue" with a very light clear coat.  The color seemed appropriately audacious without being too ugly.  I wanted to go with a darker color, but the available options were a little blasé.  The coating place took extra care to make sure all of the parts still fit in the holes with the added thickness.  I only have had a chance to inspect one plate, but it looked good.

The sticker printer recommended by [person on GH] hasn't returned my requests for a quote.  So that may not be happening.  My usual sticker printer is backed up for the holidays.

The 3D printed parts are 'in production', and I expect will ship before the end of next week.  The usual delivery date for the colored parts is 15 days from order, so the 10th?

I am still working long hours, so this is a terse update and I am stretched for time.  I woke up at 4 am this morning with panic/insomnia and taped up some more boxes before going back to bed.  I will be out of the country from the 11th until the 20(ish)th.  That means my advisor is trying to squeeze as much work out of me before I leave as well. I am REALLY pushing to get all of this done before then.  I can't really get through my living room to my door, and the assembled boxes and part bins are taking up literally 1/2 of my apartment.  My girlfriend will be coming to live with me for a few weeks when I return, and I need to vacuum so she never finds out that I'm a gross male.

Thanks for the update Blue.  Getting excited to see my plate.

[HoffmanMyster]

I'm glad you folks are so understanding, but I'm very motivated. 

Show Image

Look at that picture.  Step back and think for a second.  That is literally HALF of my apartment space.  Now do you see the tiny path of exposed carpet?  That is the only way to the door.  This GB has consumed my house.  I want this **** gone.  I want to vacuum.  I want to find where that one slice of apple got to which is beginning to smell.  I remember how life used to be simple and nice.  Then you lot just HAD to FORCE ME to do this GB to satisfy your demented Alps lust.  Monsters.

Does your apartment have two floors?  Mine does, but is very unusual for that reason - are we apartment twinsss?

[BlueNalgene]

I'm glad you folks are so understanding, but I'm very motivated. 

Show Image

Look at that picture.  Step back and think for a second.  That is literally HALF of my apartment space.  Now do you see the tiny path of exposed carpet?  That is the only way to the door.  This GB has consumed my house.  I want this **** gone.  I want to vacuum.  I want to find where that one slice of apple got to which is beginning to smell.  I remember how life used to be simple and nice.  Then you lot just HAD to FORCE ME to do this GB to satisfy your demented Alps lust.  Monsters.

Does your apartment have two floors?  Mine does, but is very unusual for that reason - are we apartment twinsss?

It would seem we are.  There are tons of two floor apartments in my town.  When I was hunting, every single one was lofted, whether it was 0, 1, or 2 bedroom.  Mine is technically a 0 bedroom since I don't have a wall separating my bedroom upstairs from the downstairs area, just a railing.

[phosphoric]

I hope my package is the one with the slice of apple in it.

I hope my package is the one with the slice of apple in it.

We discussed silly trinkets, that wasn't exactly what I had in mind. I shall settle for no fewer than TWO apple slices. Pfft!

i think the apples would be better than the artisan caps to be honest

[BlueNalgene]

i think the apples would be better than the artisan caps to be honest

Ouch.  Right in the ego.



I packed some boxes tonight.  17/100  They aren't taped up because I am still waiting on things, so they aren't about to send soon.  All the same, I am proud of the accomplishment.  Now I'm going to shower all of the sweat off, because doing that with a fever was pretty dumb in hindsight.

[ctm]

i think the apples would be better than the artisan caps to be honest

Ouch.  Right in the ego.



I packed some boxes tonight.  17/100  They aren't taped up because I am still waiting on things, so they aren't about to send soon.  All the same, I am proud of the accomplishment.  Now I'm going to shower all of the sweat off, because doing that with a fever was pretty dumb in hindsight.

Take care, Blue! Thank you so much for your work!

[deductivemonkee]

When are you going to (hopefully) ship Blue?

[HoffmanMyster]

Now I'm going to shower all of the sweat off, because doing that with a fever was pretty dumb in hindsight.

With any luck, we'll get some nice virus buddies in the package with our keyboards!

Maybe this group buy won't be a failure after all.