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Offline Sylvester

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[GB] MARS 8.0 (sorting and shipping)
« on: Thu, 25 January 2018, 21:51:19 »
















IC: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93256.0  There were ups and downs but we are finally here.

The prototype looks even better than I expected.

Some details:

  • 8 colors are available.
  • Top case and bottom case can be in different colors
  • Around 8 degrees slope
  • Supported layouts on PCB: split BS, split right shift, split left shift, ISO and ANSI enter
  • Supported layouts on top case: 87 keys TKL, WKL with regular blockers (normally 84 keys) , small blockers (normally 86 keys)

Price:

  • All aluminum kit: $280
  • Upgrade to brass front accessory: +$15
  • Upgrade to brass plate: +$25
  • Upgrade to brass weight: +40


Other costs:

  • Shipping to asian countries $40, otherwise $50
  • 4.4% PayPal fee

Timeline:

  • GB ends on Feb. 10th (No MOQ, No limits)
  • Expected shipping date: before mid April

Place your order HERE

Important update:

Just got a quote for the diffuser which turns out to be very cheap.

So the decision is diffusers will be included for everyone who joins for free.

Check the render with diffuser: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93723.msg2554933#msg2554933


Feb 10: Order form has been closed. Manufacturing will be started after CNY. I'll also update you some photos for diffusers and keyboard with keycaps later.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:11:49 »
Looks nice. What’s the weight?
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:17:47 »
Damn the prototype looks so nice, have to pick the colors first!

ิbtw no front accessory version would be nice but it's impossible atm I guess, have to pick the same color as top case then.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:19:31 »
Quote from: airs on Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:11:49
Looks nice. What’s the weight?

About 2-2.5kg depends on the options
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:23:30 »
Damn, that prototype is beautiful. GLWGB
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:36:48 »
How is the white anodizing made?
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:42:34 »
Quote from: wixxzblu on Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:36:48
How is the white anodizing made?

My guess is "super silver," since this doesn't look like MAO, but I've been wrong before.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #7 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:44:46 »
Looks really nice, the price is good, and expected shipping date is very soon. Almost looks too good to be true!
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:45:28 »
Yeah, I’m assuming he meant Silver, not White due to the anode examples on the form.

This looks nice. I liked the first version, but...

Anyway, did you build it yet to insure there are no clearence issues on the inside?

-What kind of PCB will it come with? (Included in base price, correct?)
-Can you show how thick the weight is?
-How tall is it from the front?

Sorry for all the questions, I was just curious! :)

Edit: The more I look at the sample pictures, the more I want it. It’s really nice.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 19:26:55 »
Good luck  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 19:29:54 »
if that blue is the dark navy blue
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #11 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:05:17 »
Really interested in this, didn’t know it was coming so soon dammit.

Wouldn’t mind some more details and pics of the inside etc. :thumb:


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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #12 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:08:31 »
Looks good, though I would prefer more of a silver colored screw in the weight. The black just stands out so much and almost looks too big for where it is, appears to stick further out than the plate, meaning the board would rest on the screws first?
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:11:20 »
Quote from: Undrcontrl on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:08:31
Looks good, though I would prefer more of a silver colored screw in the weight. The black just stands out so much and almost looks too big for where it is, appears to stick further out than the plate, meaning the board would rest on the screws first?

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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #14 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:15:37 »
Quote from: Puddsy on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:11:20
Quote from: Undrcontrl on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:08:31
Looks good, though I would prefer more of a silver colored screw in the weight. The black just stands out so much and almost looks too big for where it is, appears to stick further out than the plate, meaning the board would rest on the screws first?

bumpons, my dude

I get using bumpons to elevate it, or protect the bottom, but I would imagine the board should be able to lay flat without needing an extra purchase.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #15 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:20:08 »
Silver white is just matte silver ano, which looks more white than glossy silver. Prototype is this color.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #16 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:41:37 »
Quote from: Undrcontrl on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:15:37
Quote from: Puddsy on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:11:20
Quote from: Undrcontrl on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:08:31
Looks good, though I would prefer more of a silver colored screw in the weight. The black just stands out so much and almost looks too big for where it is, appears to stick further out than the plate, meaning the board would rest on the screws first?

bumpons, my dude

I get using bumpons to elevate it, or protect the bottom, but I would imagine the board should be able to lay flat without needing an extra purchase.

pretty much every kit has bumpons included

Quote from: tameone on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:20:08
Silver white is just matte silver ano, which looks more white than glossy silver. Prototype is this color.

that makes a little more sense, thanks
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #17 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 21:44:05 »
Quote from: Unforgivable on Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:45:28
Yeah, I’m assuming he meant Silver, not White due to the anode examples on the form.

This looks nice. I liked the first version, but...

Anyway, did you build it yet to insure there are no clearence issues on the inside?

-What kind of PCB will it come with? (Included in base price, correct?)
-Can you show how thick the weight is?
-How tall is it from the front?

Sorry for all the questions, I was just curious! :)

Edit: The more I look at the sample pictures, the more I want it. It’s really nice.

I haven't got the time to assemble it but all the parts fits perfectly as far as I can see.

PCB was provided by another team. It can be programmed with bootmapper client.

Weight is about 6mm thick.

2cm tall.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #18 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 21:47:27 »
Quote from: crtexcnndrm99 on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:05:17
Really interested in this, didn’t know it was coming so soon dammit.

Wouldn’t mind some more details and pics of the inside etc. :thumb:


Will update more photos later.  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #19 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 21:51:05 »
Quote from: Undrcontrl on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:08:31
Looks good, though I would prefer more of a silver colored screw in the weight. The black just stands out so much and almost looks too big for where it is, appears to stick further out than the plate, meaning the board would rest on the screws first?

The screws in the photos were not fastened. The bottom is flat.

And Puddsy is right we will provide bumpons.

I can try to source screws in other colors if it bothers more people.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #20 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 21:52:57 »
Quote from: Puddsy on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:11:20
bumpons, my dude

Thanks for answering questions. Very helpful  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #21 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 22:08:25 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Sat, 27 January 2018, 21:44:05
Quote from: Unforgivable on Sat, 27 January 2018, 18:45:28
Yeah, I’m assuming he meant Silver, not White due to the anode examples on the form.

This looks nice. I liked the first version, but...

Anyway, did you build it yet to insure there are no clearence issues on the inside?

-What kind of PCB will it come with? (Included in base price, correct?)
-Can you show how thick the weight is?
-How tall is it from the front?

Sorry for all the questions, I was just curious! :)

Edit: The more I look at the sample pictures, the more I want it. It’s really nice.

I haven't got the time to assemble it but all the parts fits perfectly as far as I can see.

PCB was provided by another team. It can be programmed with bootmapper client.

Weight is about 6mm thick.

2cm tall.

Thanks Sylvester! I’m loving it so far, thanks for offering so many colors too! Silver White looks really good.

Any chance this is compatible with the TX87 PCB too? (Just curious).

I’m okay with Bootmapper. It’s easy to use.  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #22 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 22:26:11 »
Oh snap.  Do you think someone could rig a diffuser and rgb strip for the top area (line and MARS logo)?  Would be amazing, just saying. 
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #23 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 22:31:35 »
Quote from: reececonrad on Sat, 27 January 2018, 22:26:11
Oh snap.  Do you think someone could rig a diffuser and rgb strip for the top area (line and MARS logo)?  Would be amazing, just saying.

^ An rgb pulse from left to right would look stellar.

Also, plate options - is polycarb possible? Only alu and brass plates is quite a dealbreaker when it’s all about that typing experience.


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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #24 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 23:38:52 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Sat, 27 January 2018, 21:52:57
Quote from: Puddsy on Sat, 27 January 2018, 20:11:20
bumpons, my dude

Thanks for answering questions. Very helpful  :thumb:

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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #25 on: Sat, 27 January 2018, 23:55:38 »
Prototype turned out very nicely.  Unique look to boast too.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #26 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 01:38:12 »
I love that it has the option for 6.25u 86key! This alone makes it so tempting to join. Oh well, I'll spend my time trying to imagine a color combination that I'd like to see in this if I do join. I also think an acrylic diffuser of some sorts would be nice to have as an option.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #27 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 04:58:58 »
The anode looks really nice! This is very tempting

A picture of how the plate is mounted on the inside would be great
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #28 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 05:18:20 »
This is nice. Will be fun seeing the colour combos people choose. GLWS.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #29 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 06:39:47 »
+1 for middle diffuser and I’m in


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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #30 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 09:09:49 »
amn if this was compatible with a filco PCB.... would have sold my left nut for this.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #31 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 09:18:08 »







Updated some photos.

Will answer your questions later.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #32 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:10:15 »
Quote from: Unforgivable on Sat, 27 January 2018, 22:08:25

Thanks Sylvester! I’m loving it so far, thanks for offering so many colors too! Silver White looks really good.

Any chance this is compatible with the TX87 PCB too? (Just curious).

I’m okay with Bootmapper. It’s easy to use.  :thumb:

It's not designed to support Tx87 PCB so I don't know.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #33 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:13:44 »
Quote from: reececonrad on Sat, 27 January 2018, 22:26:11
Oh snap.  Do you think someone could rig a diffuser and rgb strip for the top area (line and MARS logo)?  Would be amazing, just saying.

The front accessory is not that easy to make. If someone can really make a diffuser, that's totally possible.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #34 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:15:54 »
Quote from: crtexcnndrm99 on Sat, 27 January 2018, 22:31:35

^ An rgb pulse from left to right would look stellar.

Also, plate options - is polycarb possible? Only alu and brass plates is quite a dealbreaker when it’s all about that typing experience.

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I can make it happen but I doubt there are enough interests.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #35 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:18:02 »
Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Sun, 28 January 2018, 06:39:47
+1 for middle diffuser and I’m in


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Hmm, middle diffuser sounds like a good idea. It's very easy to add.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #36 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:19:03 »
Quote from: kriminal on Sun, 28 January 2018, 09:09:49
amn if this was compatible with a filco PCB.... would have sold my left nut for this.

What's so good about filco PCB?
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #37 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:22:13 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:19:03
Quote from: kriminal on Sun, 28 January 2018, 09:09:49
amn if this was compatible with a filco PCB.... would have sold my left nut for this.

What's so good about filco PCB?

Most people saying this just want a case replacement, not a fully custom board.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #38 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:26:43 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:18:02
Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Sun, 28 January 2018, 06:39:47
+1 for middle diffuser and I’m in


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Hmm, middle diffuser sounds like a good idea. It's very easy to add.

Can you make sample and post it? Already have a color combo in mind. PCB has underglow leds on it right?


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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #39 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 19:26:00 »
Quote from: xondat on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:22:13
Quote from: Sylvester on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:19:03
Quote from: kriminal on Sun, 28 January 2018, 09:09:49
amn if this was compatible with a filco PCB.... would have sold my left nut for this.

What's so good about filco PCB?

Most people saying this just want a case replacement, not a fully custom board.

pretty much this

it's become less common to say as people use more and more custom boards, or become more knowledgeable about them
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #40 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 19:27:22 »
Quote from: xondat on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:22:13
Quote from: Sylvester on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:19:03
Quote from: kriminal on Sun, 28 January 2018, 09:09:49
amn if this was compatible with a filco PCB.... would have sold my left nut for this.

What's so good about filco PCB?

Most people saying this just want a case replacement, not a fully custom board.

lol pretty much, already sunk my teeth into a pearl board, if I didn't buy that I would have gotten this, it looks awesome.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #41 on: Sun, 28 January 2018, 20:31:08 »
How many orders are there so far?
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #42 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 06:03:29 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Sun, 28 January 2018, 09:18:08
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Updated some photos.

Will answer your questions later.

Thanks for the pictures!
I don't know if it could be an issue but wouldn't it be safer to make those connection parts a bit wider? Like this for example: https://i.imgur.com/3JfcD5T.jpg
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #43 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 06:20:37 »
"So recently I've ordered a custom of every size I use... except TKL... I wonder when that Mars board will go to GB?"
^Me earlier this morning.

That silver ano looks so clean!

Are you going to be getting more color samples on actual board parts?

I'm trying to imagine what a purple front accessory would look with a black plate and a silver case ;)

You have the option to buy an extra brass front accessory, but would it be possible to, say, buy an extra aluminum one in a different color? 
I really would love to have a purple, and a black or red. 
Can they be swapped with the PCB in place?
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #44 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 07:05:50 »
Will you be able to build the sample before the group buy ends, and take pictures of it with keycaps on?  ;D
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #45 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 13:59:55 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:18:02
Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Sun, 28 January 2018, 06:39:47
+1 for middle diffuser and I’m in


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Hmm, middle diffuser sounds like a good idea. It's very easy to add.

+1  :thumb:

I'd love to see a diffuser between the top and bottom cases, even if it's a very thin / partial one
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #46 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 16:24:32 »
The anodizing looks amazing, I love it. My only question though are the specs of the PCB included in the kit. Does it support SMD LED's? North or south facing support? Thanks for the response in advance.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #47 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 17:09:47 »
Is it possible to change my order colors?
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #48 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 18:48:13 »
Quote from: Paopawdecarabao on Sun, 28 January 2018, 18:26:43

Can you make sample and post it? Already have a color combo in mind. PCB has underglow leds on it right?

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The current case design doesn't support middle diffusers because the seam between two parts are is not all flat.
I'm modifying the design to make it support mid diffusers. However I'm not able to make samples because of the Chinese New Year.

What's for sure is the final case will support mid diffusers and I'll at least provide the files to make them.
It's also possible I'll provide the diffusers to those who joined GB.
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Re: [GB] MARS 8.0
« Reply #49 on: Mon, 29 January 2018, 18:50:18 »
Quote from: Choppersuey on Mon, 29 January 2018, 06:03:29

Thanks for the pictures!
I don't know if it could be an issue but wouldn't it be safer to make those connection parts a bit wider? Like this for example: https://i.imgur.com/3JfcD5T.jpg

What do you mean by connection parts?
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