[Preorder] TX1800v2 [Finished]

[kin25]

I am making TX1800v2.

They are in the anodizing factory now.


## 5 colors.
Black, Titan Grey, Silver, Red and Blue.

* Top, Bottom, Plate, Weight and PCB are finished.

* Bag Prototype  : 23 April
* Acrylic Diffuser : 28 April
* Metal Gasket : 8 May


Round 1 is finished.
Preorder Form : https://goo.gl/forms/eE4YkzpjWKKamIEm2
R1 : #1~#50, shipping day(15~30 May)


Round 2 is alive
Preorder Form : https://goo.gl/forms/5PgVAejIaFvWASwl2
R2 : #51~ , shipping day(1~15 July)


Differences of V2

(1) NCS indicators holes
(2) Bottom become 2mm thinner than V1 for diffuser
(3) New smt presoldered PCB
(4) Bottom 3mm weight bar
(5) 8 pieces acrylic diffuser and metal gasket
(6) 4.1kg~4.3kg



The price (+4% paypal fee)

(1) Basic Case : ($280) : Top, Bottom, SS 3T weight, 3T acrylic diffuser
(2) Plate(ANSI, ISO, Univesal) : Brass($55), SS($35), Silver Alu($35)
(3) Weight : Changing Brass(+$44)
(4) PCB : $60
(5) Adding 8 pieces Metal Gasket : SS($20), Gold-Plated SS($20)
(6) Bag : $30


Shipping cost

(1) USA : $80
(2) Europe, Canada : $70
(3) Australia : $65
(4) Asia  $50


Two Craftmen's Assembling Service

** All parts and service : $130
(1) Vintage black, brown and white / Lub
(2) 52g, 57g, 64g Spring / Lub
(3) Switch Gap Film
(4) Stabilizers / Lub
(5) 2*3*4 LED / cut
(6) Soldering
(7) Keys Testing


## Round 1 Shipping day  : 15 May~ 30 May
## Round 1 Shipping day  : 1 July~15 July


# About diffuser and gasket (these parts will be made until May)
you can use diffuser and gasket parts together
acrylic, SS, gold SS










# About bag (sample will be made until May)
EVA(outer), EPE(inner 3cm Foam), Handle




#####################  Look Grey Prototype   ######################

[boo]

Already ordered and paid for two


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[Slash Emperor]

Already filled out the form for one, hope I made R1. Considering a second one, but that's later.

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[Photoelectric]

The moderation team has discussed kin25's recent history of selling custom keyboard kits on geekhack, and his recent track record of sales of premade kits appears to have been good.  Combined with this preorder thread being for kits that are already partially completed, we decided that kin25 should get a second chance to prove that he has learned from his past experience (when he ran into a lot of trouble with his first group buy) and will use it to be significantly more successful this time around.

As always, the Caveat Emptor applies to any group buys / preorders on this site.

[TelFiRE]

The PCB doesn't support RGB ( for custom per ley color) lighting right?

[kawasaki161]

The PCB doesn't support RGB ( for custom per ley color) lighting right?

Correct, RGB for the diffuser yes, but the in-switch LEDs only support normal solid color 2 pin LEDs

[TelFiRE]

Thanks

Great looking board! Would probably be in if I didn't just get converted away from numpads

[kin25]

Sorry.. Roun 1 is ended.
All invoices of TX1800v2 R1 and TXCP R2 were sent.
(if you received an invoice, You are in Round 1)

PLZ Fill out Round 2 preorder form.

[Petch]

Round one baby 

[romevi]

:dogebrow:

[zoomwalt]

Can someone give detail regarding what the gaskets are?

[Petch]

Can someone give detail regarding what the gaskets are?

The RGB diffuser that's sandwiches between the 2 aluminum pieces is made up of 8 parts, the gaskets can replace any or all of those parts. For example, you could have the metal gaskets in just the corners, or replace all the diffuser with the gaskets if you don't like the lighting

[SICAR187]

The moderation team has discussed kin25's recent history of selling custom keyboard kits on geekhack, and his recent track record of sales of premade kits appears to have been good.  Combined with this preorder thread being for kits that are already partially completed, we decided that kin25 should get a second chance to prove that he has learned from his past experience (when he ran into a lot of trouble with his first group buy) and will use it to be significantly more successful this time around.

As always, the Caveat Emptor applies to any group buys / preorders on this site.

   I don't know the details of the 1st GB, but I purchased a TX-87 from Kin approximately 1 month ago. I spoke with Kin on the TeleGram app, and had my KB in hand less than a week after our first comm. Mr. Kin was PHENOMENAL from the start, he was very friendly throughout the whole experience, he answered all my questions, sent me tons of pictures. The KB arrived in pristine condition (packaging was outstanding), and was very surprised all gifts included with my order. I couldn't be happier with my experience with Mr. Kin.

[romevi]

Can someone give detail regarding what the gaskets are?

The RGB diffuser that's sandwiches between the 2 aluminum pieces is made up of 8 parts, the gaskets can replace any or all of those parts. For example, you could have the metal gaskets in just the corners, or replace all the diffuser with the gaskets if you don't like the lighting

Yeah, from my understanding the v2 needs either the diffuser or gasket; can't be used without either.

[dubious]

good luck with the groupbuy Kin25 

[autobot]

Silly question: Does the board fit inside a Cherry 1800 case?

[Petch]

The moderation team has discussed kin25's recent history of selling custom keyboard kits on geekhack, and his recent track record of sales of premade kits appears to have been good.  Combined with this preorder thread being for kits that are already partially completed, we decided that kin25 should get a second chance to prove that he has learned from his past experience (when he ran into a lot of trouble with his first group buy) and will use it to be significantly more successful this time around.

As always, the Caveat Emptor applies to any group buys / preorders on this site.

   I don't know the details of the 1st GB, but I purchased a TX-87 from Kin approximately 1 month ago. I spoke with Kin on the TeleGram app, and had my KB in hand less than a week after our first comm. Mr. Kin was PHENOMENAL from the start, he was very friendly throughout the whole experience, he answered all my questions, sent me tons of pictures. The KB arrived in pristine condition (packaging was outstanding), and was very surprised all gifts included with my order. I couldn't be happier with my experience with Mr. Kin.

Agreed, I've been in contact on telegram as well and he's been very helpful

Silly question: Does the board fit inside a Cherry 1800 case?

IIRC, no

[kawasaki161]

Silly question: Does the board fit inside a Cherry 1800 case?

I think it does, but I also think you'd be better off with waiting for a definitive answer from Kin25

[punkpc]

Silly question: Does the board fit inside a Cherry 1800 case?

I think it does, but I also think you'd be better off with waiting for a definitive answer from Kin25

I am also wondering the same question. As I am looking for a PCB for my Dolch G80-1813. Is this PCB like the Leeku and do you have pictures on the PCB?

[kin25]

Silly question: Does the board fit inside a Cherry 1800 case?

You can use this pcb in cherry housing.
Bottom rgbleds contact with bottom case of cherry housing.
You have to choose one method.
1) desoldering some rgbleds.
2) cutting plastic housing. (Not difficult)

[kin25]

This picture is PCB, after desoldering contacted rgbleds.

You can not use rgbleds lighting

[kin25]

Can someone give detail regarding what the gaskets are?

The RGB diffuser that's sandwiches between the 2 aluminum pieces is made up of 8 parts, the gaskets can replace any or all of those parts. For example, you could have the metal gaskets in just the corners, or replace all the diffuser with the gaskets if you don't like the lighting

Yeah, from my understanding the v2 needs either the diffuser or gasket; can't be used without either.

Correct.
Bottom case thickness becomes 2mm thinner than V1

[Acerk]

I'm very interested, but I have some questions.

• Is the PCB a Leeku MX1800 or something else?
• Is the layout customizable?
• Would it be possible to get a darker colored plate?
• If I want to solder it myself, aside from switches and stabilizers, what else would I need minimum?
• Is it possible to have stepped caps-lock?

I may also be interested in a PCB for a Cherry G80-1800 case.

[kin25]

• Is the PCB a Leeku MX1800 or something else?

Leeku designed this pcb

• Is the layout customizable?

Yes, winkey, winkeyless, iso, ansi

• Would it be possible to get a darker colored plate?

Not now, but I can anodize darker color alu plate.($35)

• If I want to solder it myself, aside from switches and stabilizers, what else would I need minimum?

Leds?

[Acerk]

Leeku designed this pcb

My bad. I didn't look close enough at the image. It all sounds great. Thank you!

Leds?

I don't need leds for the switches. Would I need to get leds for the diffuser or is that part of everything?

[kin25]

Leeku designed this pcb

My bad. I didn't look close enough at the image. It all sounds great. Thank you!

Leds?

I don't need leds for the switches. Would I need to get leds for the diffuser or is that part of everything?

No. You don't need.

[mindxthinker]

TX1800은 사랑입니다.

-MiND-

[kin25]

TX1800은 사랑입니다.

-MiND-

마인드님 여기까지 출장오셨군요.
이번 v2는 전세계 통틀어서 마인드님이 주문수량 1위 입니다.

[popkorn62]

[rondg]

This picture is PCB, after desoldering contacted rgbleds.
(Attachment Link)
You can not use rgbleds lighting

Is this the version 1.3? If not, what are the differences?

[maximm]

Is it possible to buy pre-modded vintage switches, but with no soldering or stabs? How much would that cost? I love to solder my own switches

[kin25]

Is it possible to buy pre-modded vintage switches, but with no soldering or stabs? How much would that cost? I love to solder my own switches

Sorry.. It is not possible to buy switches.

Plz understand my policy.

[kin25]

This picture is PCB, after desoldering contacted rgbleds.
(Attachment Link)
You can not use rgbleds lighting

Is this the version 1.3? If not, what are the differences?

New pcb is smt presoldered pcb.
I disoldered some rgbleds for cherry original housimg.

[Vloshko]

Are the other case colors matte or glossy/shiny?

[ricyuyc]

Paid for r1 TX1800v2, very excited for this battleship arrive.

[iichigoz]

May I know what is changing of brass weight?

[mindxthinker]

May I know what is changing of brass weight?

It means that you can upgrade SS 3T weight to Brass weight

[kin25]

May I know what is changing of brass weight?

Basically SS weight is provided.
If you want to change SS to brass weight, you should choose this option.

[iichigoz]

Basically SS weight is provided.
If you want to change SS to brass weight, you should choose this option.

Oh so if I choose the brass plate I need not have this option right? What advantages does a brass plate have over the SS and aluminium? Sorry for all the noob questions. Just started off buying these custom boards. TIA!

[kin25]

Basically SS weight is provided.
If you want to change SS to brass weight, you should choose this option.

Oh so if I choose the brass plate I need not have this option right? What advantages does a brass plate have over the SS and aluminium? Sorry for all the noob questions. Just started off buying these custom boards. TIA!

Brass weight looks good. It is all.
Brass plate is heavier and softer.
Less stress for fingers is merit.

[iichigoz]

I just submitted the form. Hopefully I got everything in there correct. It's going to be along wait though. Do most people get the vintage black switches with 57g springs and lub? Still thinking if I should just put in Zealios switches that I have hanging around in my drawer.

[m1kehonch0]

Silly question: Does the board fit inside a Cherry 1800 case?

If you mean the PCB, yes it does.


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[m1kehonch0]

In for 2. These look amazing! Looking forward to it, Kin25!


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[Petch]

Can the RGB brightness be adjusted?

[kawasaki161]

Can the RGB brightness be adjusted?

Yes.

[buzzking00]

Where can I find example pictures of the case colors available?

[Acerk]

What would the shipping be like for 1 PCB and 1 Aluminium Plate to Europe?

[Petch]

Can the RGB brightness be adjusted?

Yes.

Thanks, any guides on programming it?

[poolside]

Where can I find example pictures of the case colors available?

Have a look here for black, silver and red:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=86076.msg2408197#msg2408197

[kawasaki161]

Can the RGB brightness be adjusted?

Yes.

Thanks, any guides on programming it?

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=83950