Author Topic: [GB] Sentraq TK78 Keyboard Kit (Closing/Troubleshooting) (Read 119493 times)

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #100 on:** Tue, 14 June 2016, 14:48:41 »

Quote from: doodersbrother on Tue, 14 June 2016, 10:35:38

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Tue, 14 June 2016, 10:21:33
Quote from: doodersbrother on Tue, 14 June 2016, 10:02:09
Good news is that we found out RGB case lighting was supported. We just have to make the firmware to support it.

Are you talking about in switch lighting? Because I thought this case didn't have any acrylic for case lighting.

Yes, case lighting. And although the case doesn't support it it's still an additional feature. It's cool to have if you ever want to DIY a case or find some other use for it.

Ahh, cool either way! And I've got the same question askawasaki161.

doodersbrother · « **Reply #101 on:** Thu, 16 June 2016, 21:16:53 »

The LED pinds are broken out so it supports LED strips, and there should be enough space in the case.

Also, PCB's are done!

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #102 on:** Thu, 16 June 2016, 21:55:55 »

HYPE

mogo · « **Reply #103 on:** Thu, 16 June 2016, 23:35:59 »

Yesss! Come to papa.

scramm · « **Reply #104 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 13:20:13 »

It's beautiful

doodersbrother · « **Reply #105 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 19:19:07 »

Cases are done being milled. Looks a bit rough as it hasn't been sandblasted or anodized yet.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #106 on:** Fri, 17 June 2016, 20:15:50 »

It looks so wide compared to the 60% that I'm typing on now! Seems like everything is moving along nicely

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #107 on:** Sat, 18 June 2016, 08:25:37 »

Hey, I forgot to ask this before, but are the Gateron switches going to have the clear switch tops or are they going to be the milky ones?

skuko · « **Reply #108 on:** Sun, 19 June 2016, 04:02:59 »

the hype is real!

scramm · « **Reply #109 on:** Sun, 19 June 2016, 11:59:08 »

I think I need to get some stuff for soldering practice before these go out 😅

breitling · « **Reply #110 on:** Sun, 19 June 2016, 13:03:18 »

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Sat, 18 June 2016, 08:25:37

Hey, I forgot to ask this before, but are the Gateron switches going to have the clear switch tops or are they going to be the milky ones?

Says clear tops in the first post.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #111 on:** Sun, 19 June 2016, 14:06:00 »

Quote from: breitling on Sun, 19 June 2016, 13:03:18

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Sat, 18 June 2016, 08:25:37
Hey, I forgot to ask this before, but are the Gateron switches going to have the clear switch tops or are they going to be the milky ones?

Says clear tops in the first post.

Ahh sheet. I guess I should learn to read. Thanks for pointing it out.

scramm · « **Reply #112 on:** Mon, 20 June 2016, 08:28:04 »

Quote from: doodersbrother on Fri, 17 June 2016, 19:19:07

Cases are done being milled. Looks a bit rough as it hasn't been sandblasted or anodized yet.

Cases are looking good! How is everything else coming along?

doodersbrother · « **Reply #113 on:** Wed, 22 June 2016, 21:43:45 »

Quote from: scramm on Mon, 20 June 2016, 08:28:04

Quote from: doodersbrother on Fri, 17 June 2016, 19:19:07
Cases are done being milled. Looks a bit rough as it hasn't been sandblasted or anodized yet.

Cases are looking good! How is everything else coming along?

Now just waiting for PCB assembly, and the plates to be anodized. Just a bit longer!

breitling · « **Reply #114 on:** Thu, 23 June 2016, 21:57:41 »

Interesting that it looks like they milled out most of the aluminum in the bottom of the case based on the post size instead of leaving it there for a heavier case like some of the customs do, especially when it seems like it would cost less to not mill it out.. unless I don't know what I'm talking about

Which is possible.

doodersbrother · « **Reply #115 on:** Sun, 26 June 2016, 20:39:38 »

Quote from: breitling on Thu, 23 June 2016, 21:57:41

Interesting that it looks like they milled out most of the aluminum in the bottom of the case based on the post size instead of leaving it there for a heavier case like some of the customs do, especially when it seems like it would cost less to not mill it out.. unless I don't know what I'm talking about Which is possible.

In all honesty this completely slipped my mind, originally the board was supposed to have a usb hub daughter board that made it necessary. The case should still have some decent weight to it, on the plus side shipping is less because of it

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UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #116 on:** Sun, 26 June 2016, 20:50:48 »

Quote from: doodersbrother on Sun, 26 June 2016, 20:39:38

Quote from: breitling on Thu, 23 June 2016, 21:57:41
Interesting that it looks like they milled out most of the aluminum in the bottom of the case based on the post size instead of leaving it there for a heavier case like some of the customs do, especially when it seems like it would cost less to not mill it out.. unless I don't know what I'm talking about Which is possible.

In all honesty this completely slipped my mind, originally the board was supposed to have a usb hub daughter board that made it necessary. The case should still have some decent weight to it, on the plus side shipping is less because of it .

Speaking of which, whatever happened to the USB hub. I totally forgot about that feature.

doodersbrother · « **Reply #117 on:** Sun, 26 June 2016, 21:09:59 »

As far as I know it ended up being an expensive pain in the butt that wouldn't have enough power to drive anything because of the amount of LEDs.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #118 on:** Sun, 26 June 2016, 21:34:02 »

Quote from: doodersbrother on Sun, 26 June 2016, 21:09:59

As far as I know it ended up being an expensive pain in the butt that wouldn't have enough power to drive anything because of the amount of LEDs.

Ahh, that makes sense. I guess that's why most boards with a hub run 2 usb cables to the computer. Thanks for clarifying.

von_braun · « **Reply #119 on:** Sun, 26 June 2016, 22:03:06 »

Don't tell me i missed the group buy.

I've been away so long!

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #120 on:** Sun, 26 June 2016, 23:22:24 »

Quote from: von_braun on Sun, 26 June 2016, 22:03:06

Don't tell me i missed the group buy.

I've been away so long!

Umm... we're a week past the estimated ship date. I think ya missed it. Maybe Sentraq will have some extras after everything ships.

doodersbrother · « **Reply #121 on:** Thu, 30 June 2016, 21:01:08 »

All the parts are starting to arrive so I'll get some pics of that within a few days. Then I'll begin to ship, but LED's are a bit delayed (5ish days?) so I'll ship the orders without LED's first.

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #122 on:** Thu, 30 June 2016, 21:04:50 »

I was just thinking about this thread. Thanks for the update doodersbrother!

redbanshee · « **Reply #123 on:** Thu, 30 June 2016, 21:23:33 »

Quote from: doodersbrother on Thu, 30 June 2016, 21:01:08

All the parts are starting to arrive so I'll get some pics of that within a few days. Then I'll begin to ship, but LED's are a bit delayed (5ish days?) so I'll ship the orders without LED's first.

HYPE!!

EnjoyPBT purple waiting on this bad boy

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #124 on:** Thu, 30 June 2016, 21:25:42 »

Quote from: redbanshee on Thu, 30 June 2016, 21:23:33

Quote from: doodersbrother on Thu, 30 June 2016, 21:01:08
All the parts are starting to arrive so I'll get some pics of that within a few days. Then I'll begin to ship, but LED's are a bit delayed (5ish days?) so I'll ship the orders without LED's first.

HYPE!!

EnjoyPBT purple waiting on this bad boy

Ha, nice. I've got EnjoyPBT Blue Cyrillic waiting for mine =D

SmithTheNinja · « **Reply #125 on:** Thu, 30 June 2016, 22:39:15 »

Hey Dooder thanks for the update! Can't wait to get this in my hands, especially with my zealios already arrived and waiting for a new home.

Probably should have thought to ask this a while ago, but do the PBT key caps come with a short right shift or a split backspace to support all the different layouts the board can handle?

kawasaki161 · « **Reply #126 on:** Thu, 30 June 2016, 22:51:53 »

Wohoo Hype.

My Zealios and some other stuff already arrived, but I sadly can't do anything with that until I'm back home. But, since I'm on a roadtrip through mainly CA atm it allows me to pick up my first Topre Board at Elitekeyboards next week.

Please remember to delay my order long enough, so it does not arrive before the 13th.

Zanduby · « **Reply #127 on:** Mon, 04 July 2016, 19:53:09 »

Does anyone have one of these up for sale/trade? Would love to get my hands on one, been looking for a new daily for work and this fits all the needs.

mogo · « **Reply #128 on:** Mon, 04 July 2016, 22:23:28 »

We haven't even received them yet!

Zanduby · « **Reply #129 on:** Tue, 05 July 2016, 08:36:36 »

Quote from: mogo on Mon, 04 July 2016, 22:23:28

We haven't even received them yet!

Well then...

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #130 on:** Tue, 05 July 2016, 10:01:08 »

Quote from: Zanduby on Tue, 05 July 2016, 08:36:36

Quote from: mogo on Mon, 04 July 2016, 22:23:28
We haven't even received them yet!

Well then...

Maybe dooders will have extras

Zanduby · « **Reply #131 on:** Tue, 05 July 2016, 10:15:18 »

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Tue, 05 July 2016, 10:01:08

Quote from: Zanduby on Tue, 05 July 2016, 08:36:36
Quote from: mogo on Mon, 04 July 2016, 22:23:28
We haven't even received them yet!

Well then...

Maybe dooders will have extras

Already PM'd him

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scramm · « **Reply #132 on:** Wed, 06 July 2016, 16:57:12 »

Any good news dooders?

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #133 on:** Wed, 06 July 2016, 17:31:01 »

A good update here would certainly go a long way in making my ****ty day a bit better =]

doodersbrother · « **Reply #134 on:** Wed, 06 July 2016, 19:26:31 »

Hey guys,

Bit of good news and bad news. Good news is that all the parts shipped and should be here by Friday or Monday. Bad news is I have to go on a trip for the whole of next week so I wouldn't be able to ship out this week :/

If they come this week I'll make sure to take a bunch of pics before leaving. I'll be back later next week, or the weekend after that. Sorry about this.

scramm · « **Reply #135 on:** Wed, 06 July 2016, 19:29:30 »

Quote from: doodersbrother on Wed, 06 July 2016, 19:26:31

Hey guys,

Bit of good news and bad news. Good news is that all the parts shipped and should be here by Friday or Monday. Bad news is I have to go on a trip for the whole of next week so I wouldn't be able to ship out this week :/

If they come this week I'll make sure to take a bunch of pics before leaving. I'll be back later next week, or the weekend after that. Sorry about this.

kawasaki161 · « **Reply #136 on:** Wed, 06 July 2016, 19:44:47 »

At least I'm now sure that my Board won't arrive before I'm back home.

Have fun on your trip!

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #137 on:** Wed, 06 July 2016, 19:50:53 »

I'll accept that as good news. Safe travels dooders!

scramm · « **Reply #138 on:** Thu, 07 July 2016, 09:17:29 »

Quote from: UsualSuspectXXX on Wed, 06 July 2016, 19:50:53

I'll accept that as good news. Safe travels dooders!

Agreed. This means that we're only a couple weeks away!

Brammm87 · « **Reply #139 on:** Thu, 07 July 2016, 10:28:17 »

No worries dooders, still a faster GB than many others

redbanshee · « **Reply #140 on:** Sat, 16 July 2016, 18:31:46 »

Been a week and a half.... did this guy get back from vacation yet??

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #141 on:** Sat, 16 July 2016, 19:29:14 »

Quote from: redbanshee on Sat, 16 July 2016, 18:31:46

Been a week and a half.... did this guy get back from vacation yet??

He said he'd be on a trip all this week. So hopefully shipping will start Monday or Tuesday.

redbanshee · « **Reply #142 on:** Sat, 16 July 2016, 21:31:54 »

I see you! Keyboards getting shipped next week?

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #143 on:** Sat, 16 July 2016, 21:36:42 »

Looks like someone's stalking this thread a bit

kawasaki161 · « **Reply #144 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 09:49:23 »

When can we finally start to hype again

?

On another note, do you mind giving me the inner case dimensions, the radius of the rounded corners and the exact placement and size of the screws? I'd love to design a 5mm Acrylic plate that sits flush with the case for my build, I'd love to get that done before the board arrives, so I can start building right away.

redbanshee · « **Reply #145 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 09:52:21 »

Quote from: kawasaki161 on Mon, 18 July 2016, 09:49:23

On another note, do you mind giving me the inner case dimensions, the radius of the rounded corners and the exact placement and size of the screws? I'd love to design a 5mm Acrylic plate that sits flush with the case for my build, I'd love to get that done before the board arrives, so I can start building right away.

Lol, dont you think that may be asking a little much?

UsualSuspectXXX · « **Reply #146 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 09:56:47 »

Quote from: redbanshee on Mon, 18 July 2016, 09:52:21

Quote from: kawasaki161 on Mon, 18 July 2016, 09:49:23
On another note, do you mind giving me the inner case dimensions, the radius of the rounded corners and the exact placement and size of the screws? I'd love to design a 5mm Acrylic plate that sits flush with the case for my build, I'd love to get that done before the board arrives, so I can start building right away.

Lol, dont you think that may be asking a little much?

Probably not. Dooders should have a CAD file that would have been sent to the shop.

kawasaki161 · « **Reply #147 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:36:03 »

Quote from: redbanshee on Mon, 18 July 2016, 09:52:21

Quote from: kawasaki161 on Mon, 18 July 2016, 09:49:23
On another note, do you mind giving me the inner case dimensions, the radius of the rounded corners and the exact placement and size of the screws? I'd love to design a 5mm Acrylic plate that sits flush with the case for my build, I'd love to get that done before the board arrives, so I can start building right away.

Lol, dont you think that may be asking a little much?

Why? He designed it, so he should be able to easily access that data.
It's also not like I want to steal his work in any way, I just want to make a plate for the board I ordered (which will also only support the layout I'm going to use, so no gaps except around the stabs), get one of those cut and be happy when the board arrives because I would already have the plate done and could start assembly right away. If he decides not to share that information I'd have to wait until the board arrives and measure it myself and then design the plate afterwards, but that would just uneccessarily delay assembly. One way or the other I'll get those measurements anyways, since it's also not really any covert information, I don't see dooders losing anything when giving me the measurements before the board arrives (other than the maybe 5 min it will take him to look that up).

doodersbrother · « **Reply #148 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 20:34:28 »

Hey guys, got back from my vacation yesterday, and the shipment arrived today. However, while I was gone my manufacturer told me they were having some problens with 19/25 of the PCB's and that they were shorting out. I'll ship the 6 working PCB's out right now starting with the people who ordered first. The faulty PCB's are being shipped to me on the 21st and I will troubleshoot them and get them remade ASAP.

If you ordered the dye-sub caps, you also get a plastic keycap holder as an extra

I'll also upload some more detailed pics later!

@kawasaki161 Give me a bit and I'll get them to you!

Also, I'm very sorry about the delays. The manufacturer promised that they could finish and ship everything by June 15th, but that hasn't exactly happened.

scramm · « **Reply #149 on:** Mon, 18 July 2016, 20:38:13 »

Thanks for the update!

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Author Topic: [GB] Sentraq TK78 Keyboard Kit (Closing/Troubleshooting) (Read 119493 times)