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Massdrop x OLKB Planck Light Mechanical Keyboard

jackhumbert

1040

OLKB

Nov 22, 2017

Quick FAQ! Comment here with any questions you have and I'll update this list!

I want a different option with a pre-assembled keyboard There are only three configurations we're offering for pre-assembly (available in MIT or Grid):
* Black case / Tactile switches / Black alphas with white mods * Navy case / Clicky switches / White alphas with black mods * Silver case / Linear switches / White alphas with black mods
Selecting options other than "N/A assembled keyboard selected" will cause errors - if you want a different combination, you'll need assemble things yourself and select "Planck Light Kit"
Are parts from the Planck Light compatible with the regular Planck? Unfortunately not! The Planck Light has a smaller grid spacing to match Kailh's keycaps
Is the Planck Light compatible with MX or Matias switches? Nope - just Kailh's PG1350 switches
Are there any other keycap options? Because of how new these switches are, Kailh is currently the only manufacturer of them, so we have limited options!
What color is the PCB? Matte black with gold traces
What chips are on the PCB? One at90usb1286 (128KB flash memory), and two IS31FL3731 chips
What about the FCC stuff? The Planck Light will be tested for part 15 compliance, and this has been built into the timeline!
Is the 2u key in the center actually Enter? It's space, and will be blank in the shipped keysets :) (Enter was a 2u key in the demo kits we got)
Will this support MIT and Grid layouts? Yeap! Both are supported by the PCB and LEDs, and all keysets come with the correct keys for both
What about a stabiliser for the 2u key? I didn't think one was needed for the 2u key, and unfortunately we don't have any option to include one at this time
Is there a plate? No plate! None's needed with this construction

Vigrith

4081

Nov 22, 2017

jackhumbertGreat job with this Jack, wishing you the best of luck with it!

jackhumbert

1040

OLKB

Nov 22, 2017

The pre-assembled options will be available in MIT and Grid :)

A community member

Nov 22, 2017

jackhumbertWhy is there no White + White or Black + Black for the keycap options?
Im not a big fan of the mixed cap color look, it be nice to have options.

AlexMiller

Nov 22, 2017

It’s not too bad honestly. The only bit of advice I’d give you is to watch a couple videos and to make sure you don’t leave the iron on the electronics any longer than you have to

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AlexMiller

Nov 22, 2017

Nice! I have an old OLKB that was the first thing I learned to solder on. Though @10$ more it’s way cheaper to buy the board preassembled than to buy all the soldering stuff. This board looks dope.

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Xyverz

619

Nov 23, 2017

jackhumbertHoly crap Jack!!! I can't wait for this to land in my hot little hands!

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jayem

Nov 23, 2017

jackhumbertWill the full kit be available on your site at some point in the future or is this a Massdrop exclusive? Looks great!

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jackhumbert

1040

OLKB

Nov 23, 2017

jayemIt'll be on my store eventually!

whitefx

Nov 23, 2017

jackhumberthow does this compare to the preonic v2 ?

nichetype

Nov 23, 2017

jackhumbertJack, will you offer plates on your site? I understand it's not needed, but it makes a build feel more complete to me. I also hope Kailh will eventually release s, f, and j caps without homing bumps for the non-Qwerty users.

joedevivo

Nov 24, 2017

jackhumbertis it possible to add an option for "black alphas/black mods" and "white alphas/white mods"?

Qwerty-Space

Nov 25, 2017

jackhumbertCan we have a keylist/layout please?

MrBreakfst

Nov 25, 2017

Those are kailh Speed switches, but the planck light uses kailh low profile

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luv_sic

140

Nov 27, 2017

jackhumbertMaybe a silly question but would the switches be compatible with any other keycaps, or only the ones that comes with it?

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Pandemos

421

Nov 27, 2017

jackhumbertWill the shipped space key be the color of the alphas or the modifiers?

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Tophie

Nov 27, 2017

jackhumbert @jackhumbert ! You rock, man!

pequet

Nov 27, 2017

MrBreakfsteek. sorry

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pequet

Nov 27, 2017

jackhumbertreally excited by this, had to order it if someone was interested in switching their black modifiers for my white ones, message me. the blank keys on novelkeys are not translucent, and the black modifiers of the whole key set sold by novelkeys are not all going to fit. thanks!!

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MrBreakfst

Nov 27, 2017

pequetNp dude. Here's what you're looking for https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv17mnx8bvg

pequet

Nov 27, 2017

MrBreakfstno idea what you are showing me, am i missing something obvious? see the tab, the caps lock, the alt, backspace... they won't fit an ortholinear layout like i was saying.

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MrBreakfst

Nov 27, 2017

pequetThis is a demo of a tester using the switches on the Planck light

pequet

Nov 28, 2017

yes just click join drop to see all options

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pequet

Nov 28, 2017

MrBreakfstah! should have watched w the sound on lol. thanks! (why no one seems to like the tactile?)

Smugmug

Nov 28, 2017

jackhumbertCan you post a grid sample? Can we choose grid / mit for elf building kit? If not, what is the default!

Korseir

Dec 5, 2017

jackhumbertJack aren't you making things harder for yourself and others by having only mixed colored alphas and modifiers? There is a resounding demand for uniform colored alphas and modifiers as an option in this discussion. It doesn't make sense that you would pay for a premium keyboard then go through the hassle of finding and trading keycaps with someone else.

Florens

Dec 10, 2017

jackhumbertThe video mentions an optional plate but at the end of your post you say there is no plate? Does that mean that the plate is not shipped with the kit?

Kikan

124

Dec 10, 2017

FlorensHi, no plate needed, here's the thread where Jack talks about it and explains why it's not needed.
https://www.reddit.com/r/olkb/comments/7f7mz8/the_planck_light_is_on_massdrop_for_150_usd/dqb51qz/?context=3

nichetype

Dec 10, 2017

FlorensI'm sure I'm not the only one who would pay extra for a plate, even though it's technically not required.

dead_pixel_design

654

Jan 14, 2018

nichetypeYou can probably have one milled independently once you have the board in hand and can measure every thing

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