[IC] LeandreN Round 4 - PCBs, plates etc.

[pichu23]

LeandreN, will you be offering universal plates or just the HHKB style plates for this run?

[LeandreN]

LeandreN, will you be offering universal plates or just the HHKB style plates for this run?

Universal with this. hHKB and Winkeyless in an earlier round or together with this

[pichu23]

LeandreN, will you be offering universal plates or just the HHKB style plates for this run?

Universal with this. hHKB and Winkeyless in an earlier round or together with this

Sweet! Thanks for organising it and making it happen 

[FoC_Tow]

LeandreN, will you be offering universal plates or just the HHKB style plates for this run?

Universal with this. hHKB and Winkeyless in an earlier round or together with this

hhkp plates! F**k Yeah!

Any chance for something acrylic?
(Since gon's pcb supports top mounted smd leds?)

[Dernubenfrieken]

LeandreN, will you be offering universal plates or just the HHKB style plates for this run?

Universal with this. hHKB and Winkeyless in an earlier round or together with this

hhkp plates! F**k Yeah!

Any chance for something acrylic?
(Since gon's pcb supports top mounted smd leds?)

I would also be interested in acrylic plates.

[LXXXIX]

+1 for WKL

Also, I wish this was a TKL PCB + Aluminum plates.

[LeandreN]

Okay updates.

Orange PCB with 50 MOQ

Black PCB with 50 MOQ.

Will have a custom LeandreN silkscreen, because why not?

GON has promised me several times that the orders will go fast, because they don't require his assembly. Some more questions will be asked.


So we will have one neutral black colour for those that are not interested in flashy colours, and we will have the signature orange PCB.

Looks like the price is going to be around 60$ now.

Let me know if you have any questions.

[FoC_Tow]

Why does it have to be a boring standard black? =/

Not a big fan of orange either, so if it stays like this my wallet is safe.

Honestly think a gray pcb would create more interest then black because it's like the best of both worlds. (would be all over gray pcbs)

[LeandreN]

Why does it have to be a boring standard black? =/

Not a big fan of orange either, so if it stays like this my wallet is safe.

Honestly think a gray pcb would create more interest then black because it's like the best of both worlds. (would be all over gray pcbs)

Hi!

Normally PCBs only give you one choice, like in my round 3 GB with white Winkeyless PCBs. I thought I was safe with two colours. One boring plain PCB and one cool orange PCB. In the end, you doesn't even see the PCB. A grey PCB would require another custom colour fee.

Sorry, I can't please everyone, glad that your wallet is safe

[FoC_Tow]

Why does it have to be a boring standard black? =/

Not a big fan of orange either, so if it stays like this my wallet is safe.

Honestly think a gray pcb would create more interest then black because it's like the best of both worlds. (would be all over gray pcbs)

Hi!

Normally PCBs only give you one choice, like in my round 3 GB with white Winkeyless PCBs. I thought I was safe with two colours. One boring plain PCB and one cool orange PCB. In the end, you doesn't even see the PCB. A grey PCB would require another custom colour fee.

Sorry, I can't please everyone, glad that your wallet is safe

I know gon's pcbs usually come in black or white.

After all I currently have a white nerd 60 pcb and crystal case here to build, in which btw you actually would see the pcb.

(Also planning on getting some acrylic hhkb plates cut which would also show parts of it at least on a standard case)


I still think gray would have sparked more interest, but I didn't consider custom color fees.
Will the additional cost be split on both colors or will black be cheaper then orange?
If so what happens when black doesn't reach moq?

I understand that you can't please anyone tho! And even tho I really wished for an epic custom gon, its also kind of nice to save on funds for once.

[amharris]

A GON-based GB would be very nice, albeit not to convenient for me in the near future for personal reasons; but in later rounds, I'd love to see a GON-based 60% GB repeated, if the IC is successful.

I also added to the form, my interest in seeing lubricant added as an optional part of the potential GB, as it's difficult to get a hold of any suitable lubricant in the UK, with ease, let alone the most preferable options.

[chilldude_22]

Okay updates.

Will have a custom LeandreN silkscreen, because why not?

Will the silkscreen be in the place of the NerD logo, or will it be plastered huge like the CTRL ALT PCBs? I never quite understood having someone else's name/logo on your board and the biggest reason to have a special colored PCB is to make it visible in some way (mine will be going in a Gon Crystal case).

If you're accepting feedback, I'd scrap the personal logo or keep it small.

[LeandreN]

Okay updates.

Will have a custom LeandreN silkscreen, because why not?

Will the silkscreen be in the place of the NerD logo, or will it be plastered huge like the CTRL ALT PCBs? I never quite understood having someone else's name/logo on your board and the biggest reason to have a special colored PCB is to make it visible in some way (mine will be going in a Gon Crystal case).

If you're accepting feedback, I'd scrap the personal logo or keep it small.

It is very small

[chilldude_22]

Okay updates.

Will have a custom LeandreN silkscreen, because why not?

Will the silkscreen be in the place of the NerD logo, or will it be plastered huge like the CTRL ALT PCBs? I never quite understood having someone else's name/logo on your board and the biggest reason to have a special colored PCB is to make it visible in some way (mine will be going in a Gon Crystal case).

If you're accepting feedback, I'd scrap the personal logo or keep it small.

It is very small

Great news! Thanks for the prompt response. Consider me all-in for a PCB or two.

[TalkingTree]

Orange PCB with 50 MOQ

Black PCB with 50 MOQ.

I'm in for both.

[ccarlitos2]

I'll be in for a PCB and the winkeyless plate from your other GB will the stabilizers from this GB work with that plate?

[LeandreN]

I'll be in for a PCB and the winkeyless plate from your other GB will the stabilizers from this GB work with that plate?

Yes. PCB mounted stabilisers all the way.

[ccarlitos2]

I'll be in for a PCB and the winkeyless plate from your other GB will the stabilizers from this GB work with that plate?

Yes. PCB mounted stabilisers ask the way.

Awesome thanks for the fast reply! Good luck with the GB

[LeandreN]

I'll be in for a PCB and the winkeyless plate from your other GB will the stabilizers from this GB work with that plate?

Yes. PCB mounted stabilisers ask the way.

Awesome thanks for the fast reply! Good luck with the GB

Thanks!!

[trenzafeeds]

The pcbs just keep getting better

[Pinecone]

Orange PCB with 50 MOQ

This + your orange plate + orange case or acrylic w/ orange LEDs + SA carbon orange alphas = YES
Count me in 

[Numpy]

Can't recommend this GB enough.
Was lucky enough to be part of his round 3 version and Leandre is super duper friendly and responsive.
GB went smoothly and efficiently.
He accidentally missed a stabiliser wire in my order and promptly sent me another without any shipping cost.

I r8 88/8

[toneman77]

In case my question got buried... Anyone knows if there is a way to flash the PCB under Linux? the Nerdy Gui looks like windows only...

[xondat]

Not taking part in this round but I can reassure anyone that takes part will enjoy the smoothness of the ride. It's like a Rolls Royce. GLW R4

[Lpwl]

In case my question got buried... Anyone knows if there is a way to flash the PCB under Linux? the Nerdy Gui looks like windows only...

This thread might help you on this specific subject (GON PCBs & Linux).

[pichu23]

LeandreN, will the universal plate require an IC like the winkeyless, hhkb ones or would it be a gb straight together with the pcbs?

[chilldude_22]

Have you thought about offering Gon's Bluetooth kits?

[LeandreN]

LeandreN, will the universal plate require an IC like the winkeyless, hhkb ones or would it be a gb straight together with the pcbs?

The universal plates are already known. They will not require an IC.

[skaloola]

anyway to use RGB side leds on gons pcbs?

[pichu23]

LeandreN, will the universal plate require an IC like the winkeyless, hhkb ones or would it be a gb straight together with the pcbs?

The universal plates are already known. They will not require an IC.

 

[FoC_Tow]

anyway to use RGB side leds on gons pcbs?

I don't think thats possible unfortunately skaloola. RGB leds require a controller, additional leads and compatible firmware.

Gon's pcbs have other advantages tho like the possibility to use smd leds on top of the pcb,  an additional bluetooth module, and the overall top notch quality of gon's parts!

[axtran]

If you can get a GON NerD 60 PCB in Black, I am SO in.

[LeandreN]

Hi, the sample PCB arrived today.
GON sent some stickers. I think he wants me to have this as an option, as he wants to sell those.



Thickness is good. Looks like it's 1,5cm.


Well soldered controller parts.


Solid sockets and well mounted diodes.


Great PCB, I will do some firmware testing and case fitting.

[ccarlitos2]

Hi, the sample PCB arrived today.
GON sent some stickers. I think he wants me to have this as an option, as he wants to sell those.

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Thickness is good. Looks like it's 1,5cm.

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Well soldered controller parts.

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Solid sockets and well mounted diodes.

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Great PCB, I will do some firmware testing and case fitting.

Looking good

[lashiel]

GoN hypu

[pichu23]

Hi, the sample PCB arrived today.
GON sent some stickers. I think he wants me to have this as an option, as he wants to sell those.

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Thickness is good. Looks like it's 1,5cm.

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Well soldered controller parts.

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Solid sockets and well mounted diodes.

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Great PCB, I will do some firmware testing and case fitting.

GON's pcb is the bomb. NerD UI is so user friendly 

[Kalp1]

Hello, first post there. Would you find it messy to put this beauty in a cheap 60% case from Ali/Tao ?

[pichu23]

Hello, first post there. Would you find it messy to put this beauty in a cheap 60% case from Ali/Tao ?

Do you have a picture of it?
I'm putting mine in one of these alu case:

Got them from Pexon awhile back. 

[Kalp1]

Hello, first post there. Would you find it messy to put this beauty in a cheap 60% case from Ali/Tao ?

Do you have a picture of it?

It really looks cheap but it is a good start. Nice black alu case by the way.

[pichu23]

Hello, first post there. Would you find it messy to put this beauty in a cheap 60% case from Ali/Tao ?

Do you have a picture of it?

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It really looks cheap but it is a good start. Nice black alu case by the way.

Ah, those are Poker plastic cases that usually comes with the keyboards.
Mine is literally the same just that it is aluminium.
Don't worry, the all clear one seems pretty decent if you're planning on blinging your board. 

[lashiel]

FYI, those cases may not work without some modification. The under glow parts on GON and WKL PCBs often make them incompatible with some cases (in general, anything with ridges seems to not work, from what I've heard)

[pichu23]

FYI, those cases may not work without some modification. The under glow parts on GON and WKL PCBs often make them incompatible with some cases (in general, anything with ridges seems to not work, from what I've heard)

Yeah, he might have to break them off and sand them down if he wants the underglow.
I thought my case was not compatible with the pcb as the picture of the usb port shown was on the right side.
Then I realised the picture was actually the underside of the pcb.  )

[Kalp1]

FYI, those cases may not work without some modification. The under glow parts on GON and WKL PCBs often make them incompatible with some cases (in general, anything with ridges seems to not work, from what I've heard)

Yeah, he might have to break them off and sand them down if he wants the underglow.
I thought my case was not compatible with the pcb as the picture of the usb port shown was on the right side.
Then I realised the picture was actually the underside of the pcb.  )

Thank you for your informative answer.

[Jumie]

FYI, those cases may not work without some modification. The under glow parts on GON and WKL PCBs often make them incompatible with some cases (in general, anything with ridges seems to not work, from what I've heard)

Yeah, he might have to break them off and sand them down if he wants the underglow.
I thought my case was not compatible with the pcb as the picture of the usb port shown was on the right side.
Then I realised the picture was actually the underside of the pcb.  )

Thank you for your informative answer.

The cheap Aliexpress case shown above is compatible with gon/winkeyless pcb. U wont need any dremelling with that case as I also built mine with that case. I'll post the pic later as I'm on my phone atm. Regardless, u should be good to go with that case. But no idea with the alu case from pexon.

[pichu23]

FYI, those cases may not work without some modification. The under glow parts on GON and WKL PCBs often make them incompatible with some cases (in general, anything with ridges seems to not work, from what I've heard)

Yeah, he might have to break them off and sand them down if he wants the underglow.
I thought my case was not compatible with the pcb as the picture of the usb port shown was on the right side.
Then I realised the picture was actually the underside of the pcb.  )

Thank you for your informative answer.

The cheap Aliexpress case shown above is compatible with gon/winkeyless pcb. U wont need any dremelling with that case as I also built mine with that case. I'll post the pic later as I'm on my phone atm. Regardless, u should be good to go with that case. But no idea with the alu case from pexon.

I think the other person meant if he wants to have smd leds at the bottom of the pcb he would need to modify the case as the ridges are blocking the empty spaces.
The alu case from pexon is identical to the plastic case. Only difference is the material iinm.

[Brammm87]

Looks like a good home for my Zealios. In.

[Kalp1]

FYI, those cases may not work without some modification. The under glow parts on GON and WKL PCBs often make them incompatible with some cases (in general, anything with ridges seems to not work, from what I've heard)

Yeah, he might have to break them off and sand them down if he wants the underglow.
I thought my case was not compatible with the pcb as the picture of the usb port shown was on the right side.
Then I realised the picture was actually the underside of the pcb.  )

Thank you for your informative answer.

The cheap Aliexpress case shown above is compatible with gon/winkeyless pcb. U wont need any dremelling with that case as I also built mine with that case. I'll post the pic later as I'm on my phone atm. Regardless, u should be good to go with that case. But no idea with the alu case from pexon.

I think the other person meant if he wants to have smd leds at the bottom of the pcb he would need to modify the case as the ridges are blocking the empty spaces.
The alu case from pexon is identical to the plastic case. Only difference is the material iinm.

Yes, i'll go with smd leds, but finally I prefer to put more $$ in a frosted acrylic case like Tex CNC or Dulphin's (if he still have some)

[pichu23]

FYI, those cases may not work without some modification. The under glow parts on GON and WKL PCBs often make them incompatible with some cases (in general, anything with ridges seems to not work, from what I've heard)

Yeah, he might have to break them off and sand them down if he wants the underglow.
I thought my case was not compatible with the pcb as the picture of the usb port shown was on the right side.
Then I realised the picture was actually the underside of the pcb.  )

Thank you for your informative answer.

The cheap Aliexpress case shown above is compatible with gon/winkeyless pcb. U wont need any dremelling with that case as I also built mine with that case. I'll post the pic later as I'm on my phone atm. Regardless, u should be good to go with that case. But no idea with the alu case from pexon.

I think the other person meant if he wants to have smd leds at the bottom of the pcb he would need to modify the case as the ridges are blocking the empty spaces.
The alu case from pexon is identical to the plastic case. Only difference is the material iinm.

Yes, i'll go with smd leds, but finally I prefer to put more $$ in a frosted acrylic case like Tex CNC or Dulphin's (if he still have some)

The TEX acrylic case is a good choice. Looks elegant with smd LEDs.

[mastermachetier]

Do you need a plate with these pcbs or can you just mount directly on the pcb and put it and a case and go ? Also does this pcb only accept cherry switches ?

[TalkingTree]

Do you need a plate with these pcbs?

No but a plate would increase stability and give you a better overall feel.

does this pcb only accept cherry switches ?

Cherry and Cherry clones. ALPS switches have a different pins position.