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Offline Sylvester

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[GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit (GB CLOSED)
« on: Mon, 09 July 2018, 00:41:06 »













GB has been launched on zFrontier: en.zfrontier.com/products/ft1916

Prices:
  • All aluminum kit including PCB: $295
  • Upgrading to brass weight: $56
  • Additional brass weight: $72
  • Additional PCB: $42
  • Additional aluminum plate: $25

Brass weight





Color options:

  • Ultra white
  • Camouflage (+$18)
  • Black
  • Army green
  • Titanium grey

Ultra white color case and camouflage color plate






en.zfrontier.com/products/ft1916
« Last Edit: Tue, 24 July 2018, 04:17:04 by Sylvester »
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #1 on: Mon, 09 July 2018, 09:18:18 »
Approved but please Eritrea the Tomelilla for the group but here also (not just on zfrontier) :)
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 09 July 2018, 09:21:30 »
Quote from: Signature on Mon, 09 July 2018, 09:18:18
Approved but please Eritrea the Tomelilla for the group but here also (not just on zfrontier) :)
Autocorrect??

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 09 July 2018, 09:39:45 »
This looks fantastic. Love the white  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 09 July 2018, 10:01:37 »
I am really interested in the camouflage. Is there a picture of a housing with camo?
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Offline driftingbunnies

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #5 on: Mon, 09 July 2018, 11:11:43 »
what does F&T stand for? Also why is it called the 1916?
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Offline x86ect

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #6 on: Mon, 09 July 2018, 14:27:01 »
Is the PCB programmable?  If yes, which firmware?
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Offline lovetree

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #7 on: Mon, 09 July 2018, 19:59:11 »
Snow White look stunning.
Is it powder coat?
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 09 July 2018, 21:08:11 »
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Shipping fee will be invoiced separately after group buy

That's dangerous. How much is shipping?
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Offline Sylvester

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 10 July 2018, 08:25:46 »
Quote from: Mearaz on Mon, 09 July 2018, 10:01:37
I am really interested in the camouflage. Is there a picture of a housing with camo?

didn't make a housing with camo. Here are some photos https://imgur.com/a/SstxwQi
You can imagine how it will look like on the housing
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Offline Sylvester

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 10 July 2018, 08:30:31 »
Quote from: driftingbunnies on Mon, 09 July 2018, 11:11:43
what does F&T stand for? Also why is it called the 1916?

F and T stand for two members of F&T who knew each other in this hobby.

It was mainly my friend designed this kit. He named it 1916 just because it's his lucky number.
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #11 on: Tue, 10 July 2018, 08:31:16 »
Quote from: x86ect on Mon, 09 July 2018, 14:27:01
Is the PCB programmable?  If yes, which firmware?

Yes. The keymap can be changed using bootmapper client.
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Offline Sylvester

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #12 on: Tue, 10 July 2018, 08:32:04 »
Quote from: lovetree on Mon, 09 July 2018, 19:59:11
Snow White look stunning.
Is it powder coat?



Here is a comparison with three white colors.
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #13 on: Tue, 10 July 2018, 08:33:07 »
Quote from: wholypantalones on Mon, 09 July 2018, 21:08:11
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Shipping fee will be invoiced separately after group buy

That's dangerous. How much is shipping?

zFrontier estimated $40-$50 depending by weight
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Offline Corrine4

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 11 July 2018, 00:27:31 »
nice camo！！！
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Offline TeeAreEffedUp

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #15 on: Wed, 11 July 2018, 07:46:17 »
I really like the board and have been watching this since it’s IC phase, but can we get some more info on the PCB? Is it mini USB or USB type C? What is it running for firmware and programmability? What layouts are supported since the plate looks like a universal plate? Also can I see another picture of the WKL version? Maybe I’m just seeing things but the blockers don’t look like 1u blockers to me.

Thank you,
Tom
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #16 on: Wed, 11 July 2018, 08:59:06 »
Quote from: TeeAreEffedUp on Wed, 11 July 2018, 07:46:17
I really like the board and have been watching this since it’s IC phase, but can we get some more info on the PCB? Is it mini USB or USB type C? What is it running for firmware and programmability? What layouts are supported since the plate looks like a universal plate? Also can I see another picture of the WKL version? Maybe I’m just seeing things but the blockers don’t look like 1u blockers to me.

Thank you,
Tom

i have same questions about pcb and plate -- def interested in that camo  :eek:
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 12 July 2018, 04:40:24 »
Quote from: TeeAreEffedUp on Wed, 11 July 2018, 07:46:17
I really like the board and have been watching this since it’s IC phase, but can we get some more info on the PCB? Is it mini USB or USB type C? What is it running for firmware and programmability? What layouts are supported since the plate looks like a universal plate? Also can I see another picture of the WKL version? Maybe I’m just seeing things but the blockers don’t look like 1u blockers to me.

Thank you,
Tom

I would also like to have more details about connectivity. Regarding firmware and programmability, Sylvester already stated that the PCB will run Bootmapper Client, which is fine.

The shown pictures with blockers are not of the WKL version (84 keys), but of the 86-key WK version, like this one: https://imgur.com/HW2KL2I (6x 1.25u and 6.25u spacebar), so the blockers are smaller than 1u.

I placed an order for the kit with brass weight upgrade anyway, simply because I like the design too much  :)). If possible Sylvester, please consider some revision on the brass weight engraving. I don't mind the big 1916, but imho the font of the "Designed by F&T" doesn't really match the cool overall design.

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #18 on: Fri, 13 July 2018, 23:57:39 »
I think PCB just like MARS. The camo is very very nice.I think i must choose one.
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Offline MatthewPham

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #19 on: Sat, 14 July 2018, 02:41:37 »
Quote from: flying1911 on Thu, 12 July 2018, 04:40:24
Quote from: TeeAreEffedUp on Wed, 11 July 2018, 07:46:17
I really like the board and have been watching this since it’s IC phase, but can we get some more info on the PCB? Is it mini USB or USB type C? What is it running for firmware and programmability? What layouts are supported since the plate looks like a universal plate? Also can I see another picture of the WKL version? Maybe I’m just seeing things but the blockers don’t look like 1u blockers to me.

Thank you,
Tom

I would also like to have more details about connectivity. Regarding firmware and programmability, Sylvester already stated that the PCB will run Bootmapper Client, which is fine.

The shown pictures with blockers are not of the WKL version (84 keys), but of the 86-key WK version, like this one: https://imgur.com/HW2KL2I (6x 1.25u and 6.25u spacebar), so the blockers are smaller than 1u.

I placed an order for the kit with brass weight upgrade anyway, simply because I like the design too much  :)). If possible Sylvester, please consider some revision on the brass weight engraving. I don't mind the big 1916, but imho the font of the "Designed by F&T" doesn't really match the cool overall design.

pcb will be mini usb and bootmapper
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #20 on: Mon, 16 July 2018, 14:51:26 »
Whats the info on the electroplated brass weight. Is it brass plated with something else? Something else with a brass plating on it? Very curious.

Edit: also is this being manufactured at the same shop who made the Mars 8.0?
« Last Edit: Mon, 16 July 2018, 14:59:46 by Grimspoon »
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #21 on: Mon, 16 July 2018, 21:57:51 »
Quote from: Grimspoon on Mon, 16 July 2018, 14:51:26
Whats the info on the electroplated brass weight. Is it brass plated with something else? Something else with a brass plating on it? Very curious.

Edit: also is this being manufactured at the same shop who made the Mars 8.0?

Yeah some of the manufacturing problems with the Mars 8 are a little scary if they havent sorted it out with this 1916
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #22 on: Mon, 16 July 2018, 22:07:05 »
couldn't resist - in for a WKL camou housing  :thumb:

even better since this is through zfrontier
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #23 on: Tue, 17 July 2018, 08:05:01 »
The PCB is almost the same with Mars 8.0 final version PCB. It was revised three times. Now it supports WKL, ANSI, ISO, and 86 keys layouts.

1916 will be made by the same factory as Mars 8.0. I think all the Mars 8.0 buyers have witnessed the quality they can make.

BTW, A camou prototype is being anodized.
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Offline Grimspoon

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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #24 on: Tue, 17 July 2018, 15:20:00 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Tue, 17 July 2018, 08:05:01
The PCB is almost the same with Mars 8.0 final version PCB. It was revised three times. Now it supports WKL, ANSI, ISO, and 86 keys layouts.

1916 will be made by the same factory as Mars 8.0. I think all the Mars 8.0 buyers have witnessed the quality they can make.

BTW, A camou prototype is being anodized.

I had a lot of issues with the build quality on the Mars 8.0 - specifically the threaded holes keeping the two halves together. I think using m2.5 thread was a problem, the threads stipped on a few of the holes. I ended up having to re-drill the holes to a more appropriate screw size. If they had been an M3 or M4 it would have been better.

The brass weight is going to need to be re-finished as well. Overall very rough, the Mars 8.0

Also the spacer / diffuser included with the Mars 8.0 snapped as soon as I looked at it.

What is the deal with the electroplated brass weight in this new model?
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit
« Reply #25 on: Thu, 19 July 2018, 06:44:16 »


will assemble the camo kit later
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« Reply #27 on: Fri, 20 July 2018, 07:59:22 »
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit (Last 3 days to join)
« Reply #28 on: Fri, 20 July 2018, 08:03:28 »
Do you have a photo of the military green?
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit (Last 3 days to join)
« Reply #29 on: Fri, 20 July 2018, 08:54:32 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Fri, 20 July 2018, 06:56:52
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got that EXACT combination--- very pleased!  looks great!


finally gunna make great use of my camo bro set....

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« Reply #30 on: Mon, 23 July 2018, 05:11:54 »
Quote from: Sylvester on Fri, 20 July 2018, 06:56:52
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is more beautiful
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit (GB CLOSED)
« Reply #31 on: Thu, 02 August 2018, 01:16:40 »
The GB was closed quite a while ago so any updates would be appreciated.
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit (GB CLOSED)
« Reply #32 on: Wed, 19 September 2018, 01:18:41 »
Any updates?
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit (GB CLOSED)
« Reply #33 on: Wed, 14 November 2018, 20:25:30 »
was invoiced & paid for shipping  :thumb:
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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit (GB CLOSED)
« Reply #34 on: Fri, 23 November 2018, 09:12:16 »
Very nice indeed.



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Re: [GB] F&T 1916 80% keyboard kit (GB CLOSED)
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 01 February 2019, 09:41:01 »
Looking to buy a slot for the military green color. PM me.

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