From | To | Stages |
21st February | 13th March | Group Buy |
14th March | Order Submitted To Durock | |
15th March | 19th April | Switches being manufactured |
20th April | 24th April | Order Shipped to Optic Boards |
25th April | 30th April | Order packaged and shipped out |
1st May | Extras in stock at Optic Boards |
Question for you, the 2nd image on your webpage has a somewhat rose/pink stem. Will this be the case for these? Or will they look closer to the render in the 3rd pic you have (all white)?
Interested in these just curious to know how the compare to the silent alpacas. Are they just a recoloured variation of the silent alpacas?
This is for standard shipping only and will not be tracked.Just want to get some clarification on this. When I put in my order for 200 switches and choose the free shipping, it says that the free shipping is "Royal Mail - International Tracked." Is this just an error and it's not tracked?
This is for standard shipping only and will not be tracked.Just want to get some clarification on this. When I put in my order for 200 switches and choose the free shipping, it says that the free shipping is "Royal Mail - International Tracked." Is this just an error and it's not tracked?
Also, if I bundle the sticker with the switches, will they just come in at the same time?
Can I ask what country you ordered from so I can debug? I can't replicate it.Thanks for the clarification.
Can I ask what country you ordered from so I can debug? I can't replicate it.Thanks for the clarification.
I'm in the US by the way.
That is odd when I set my address to US it gives me all three options.Yea, that is interesting cause I see it like that now. Must be a glitch on my end the other day. My bad.
Royal Mail - International Standard: £8.00
Royal Mail - International Tracked: £15.50
Free shipping
Are there any concerns with corona virus delaying manufacture?
Just dropped an order for x100 switches and a couple of stickers. All-white switches will look so good on an e-white keyboard and MoDo Light. Now just to get white stabs... :P
I can get white stabs ... Just need to find out the MOQ.
I can get white stabs ... Just need to find out the MOQ.
I've sent for a quote and I will link to an IC here when I know more. :)
Hit us up with an IC cause I'm definitely down for some.
In for 110, excited for these, thanks for running the GB.
Super excited for these switches! I love me some sweet smooth linears. Thanks for all you do!
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Thank you! We are over 82% off the way to MOQ in just about 1 week!
I know this is a stretch, but any substantial samples of the initial prototype with the clear housing and pink stem left? I'm way more interested in that colourway, and would like to grab those instead.
Merch
I have commissioned the talented @Wintheart on Instagram, to create some artwork for a limited edition sticker run to coincide with this GB. These will be £2.50 each die-cut vinyl and be approximately 75mm x 75mm (3inch x 3inch).Show Image(https://imgur.com/QvCrF5k)
https://preorders.opticboards.com/product/ghost-switch-sticker (https://preorders.opticboards.com/product/ghost-switch-sticker)
Going for 70. Also interested in white stabs.
It looks like the price has been raised back to the non sale price of $0.9 GBP per switch. Is this the intended price during the group buy after the MOQ was hit?
It looks like the price has been raised back to the non sale price of $0.9 GBP per switch. Is this the intended price during the group buy after the MOQ was hit?
Yes, I'd really like to know this too. Was about to put in m order, but now I am in a state of flux.
Ghost Switch update!
New spooky sticker release to celebrate hitting 25,000 switches!
https://preorders.opticboards.com/product/ghost-sticker
If you have already placed an order and want to add this to the same shipment, use coupon code "stickers-only" at checkout, to enable free shipping option. If you use the same email address I will combine your orders before shipping.
Way to go everyone!Show Image(https://preorders.opticboards.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/ghost4.png)
Ghost Switch update!
New spooky sticker release to celebrate hitting 25,000 switches!
https://preorders.opticboards.com/product/ghost-sticker
If you have already placed an order and want to add this to the same shipment, use coupon code "stickers-only" at checkout, to enable free shipping option. If you use the same email address I will combine your orders before shipping.
Way to go everyone!Show Image(https://preorders.opticboards.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/ghost4.png)
Hey, are you the one who runs the website too? I emailed the contact address on my Paypal receipt about the fact that I don’t seem to have gotten any order confirmation email, but I haven’t see any response yet either. Kind of worries there’s a problem with my email from that website/domain or something. The money has been drawn from my account but I wasn’t registered on the website so I can see my past orders and I got no confirmation beyond a PayPal transaction receipt.
Ghost Switch update!
New spooky sticker release to celebrate hitting 25,000 switches!
https://preorders.opticboards.com/product/ghost-sticker
If you have already placed an order and want to add this to the same shipment, use coupon code "stickers-only" at checkout, to enable free shipping option. If you use the same email address I will combine your orders before shipping.
Way to go everyone!Show Image(https://preorders.opticboards.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/03/ghost4.png)
Hey, are you the one who runs the website too? I emailed the contact address on my Paypal receipt about the fact that I don’t seem to have gotten any order confirmation email, but I haven’t see any response yet either. Kind of worries there’s a problem with my email from that website/domain or something. The money has been drawn from my account but I wasn’t registered on the website so I can see my past orders and I got no confirmation beyond a PayPal transaction receipt.
I do run the website. I've just went through my emails to check and I can't find any that I have missed.
Could you check that the email went to George@OpticBoards.com ? If that doesn't work, could you send me a DM on here or reddit, with your Name and email address used at checkout. We'll get this sorted out.
Is everything still on track with this GB? What with everything going on I would have expected delays
UPDATE- Delayed shipping ... :(This was unfortunately to be expected. Thanks for the update!
Hello everyone,
Some sad news ahead ...
I have just heard back from Durock and can confirm that we will not be shipping in early May. Production has been severely delayed, partly due to lack of workers available and also lack of materials in the supply chain due to Covid-19. I appreciate your understanding with this, and I will keep you informed every step of the way and let you all know as soon as I know more. As it stands Durock have not given me a knew ETA and have only said that the previous estimation will not be met.
Thank you all, George
Anything moving ?
Maybe i use this for hmkb
Anything moving ?
Maybe i use this for hmkb
Still waiting on production to finish :/
Any estimation when you will receive the switches?Anything moving ?
Maybe i use this for hmkb
Still waiting on production to finish :/
In the mean time H1 has pumped put two separate batches from the same factory..
Now all the custom swithces from January are still not proceeded since the production capacity. The new moulds and production lines will be ready within this month. The lead time will be getting better on July. It is a big step for us this year with some large projects. We are trying our best to increase our production capacity and service. We know the procedure on custom switches is slowly so far, but it will be better. We thanks for the partners like you, thanks for your patience, understanding and support.
And do hope to cooperate closely together for greater achievement.
I already communicated with our management and and production manager on your status yesterday.
We will try our best to get the Ghost switch proceeded before the end of this month.
Will keep you posted once the sample is available.
QuoteNow all the custom swithces from January are still not proceeded since the production capacity. The new moulds and production lines will be ready within this month. The lead time will be getting better on July. It is a big step for us this year with some large projects. We are trying our best to increase our production capacity and service. We know the procedure on custom switches is slowly so far, but it will be better. We thanks for the partners like you, thanks for your patience, understanding and support.
And do hope to cooperate closely together for greater achievement.
I already communicated with our management and and production manager on your status yesterday.
We will try our best to get the Ghost switch proceeded before the end of this month.
Will keep you posted once the sample is available.
The above is copied verbatim from my most recent email from Durock on June 14th. Unfortunately it isnt much of an update, but it is something.
Now the bottom housing is ready.
Enclosed the photos for your review.
The top housing is under color matching, will be finished in a couple of days.
Then the complete ghost switch sample will be available for your confirmation.
Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/670980488768520202/728525391232237588/94576920d2d150737108f05572a22af7.png)Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/670980488768520202/728525451735334992/cfacb63f3027c4607ffb36d8cea26693.png)QuoteNow the bottom housing is ready.
Enclosed the photos for your review.
The top housing is under color matching, will be finished in a couple of days.
Then the complete ghost switch sample will be available for your confirmation.
Above direct quote from Durock, at 2am this morning (11hrs ago)!
Samples are on their way to me. For now see above for pictures from Durock. I will take higher quality pictures when I receive the samples. IT IS HAPPENING!
Holy crapShow Image(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/670980488768520202/739406754412232774/SPOILER_IMG_1914.JPG?width=732&height=488)Show Image(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/670980488768520202/739406756836409344/SPOILER_IMG_1913.JPG?width=732&height=488)Show Image(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/670980488768520202/739406760674066482/SPOILER_IMG_1920.JPG?width=732&height=488)Show Image(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/670980488768520202/739406763174002738/SPOILER_IMG_1918.JPG?width=732&height=488)
Manufacturing samples have arrived and they look so good! Work really well with per key RGB!
Show Image(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/670980488768520202/739406754412232774/SPOILER_IMG_1914.JPG?width=732&height=488)Show Image(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/670980488768520202/739406756836409344/SPOILER_IMG_1913.JPG?width=732&height=488)Show Image(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/670980488768520202/739406760674066482/SPOILER_IMG_1920.JPG?width=732&height=488)Show Image(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/670980488768520202/739406763174002738/SPOILER_IMG_1918.JPG?width=732&height=488)
Manufacturing samples have arrived and they look so good! Work really well with per key RGB!
Woo awesome! Grats on bringing these home, I am looking forward to my set, using on a to-be-built RGBKB Pan for ultimate RGB glowy goodness.
Did you get a bunch of extra's too?
Did they arrive?They've started to ship out so ye. Mine came today
Did they arrive?
So I got the "your order is now complete" email. Does that mean it's being processed and should be shipped soon?
All orders have been shipped
If your shipping method was "Royal Mail Tracked 24" OR "Royal Mail international Tracked" you should have received tracking information for your order. If you have not please email me: George@OpticBoards.com and I will send you the tracking link.
All other shipping methods including "Free Shipping" do not have any tracking information.
EXTRAS
There are a small amount of extras from this GB. Due to high demand I will be raffling spots to purchase these. I will be waiting until the end of the month when everyone should have received their switches. If you want to keep up to date with this please join my Discord server as it will be the first place to find out any information. https://discord.gg/D8zCAMQ
Thank you all for joining and staying so patient through all of this.
there were extremely few extras so don't get your hopes upAll orders have been shipped
If your shipping method was "Royal Mail Tracked 24" OR "Royal Mail international Tracked" you should have received tracking information for your order. If you have not please email me: George@OpticBoards.com and I will send you the tracking link.
All other shipping methods including "Free Shipping" do not have any tracking information.
EXTRAS
There are a small amount of extras from this GB. Due to high demand I will be raffling spots to purchase these. I will be waiting until the end of the month when everyone should have received their switches. If you want to keep up to date with this please join my Discord server as it will be the first place to find out any information. https://discord.gg/D8zCAMQ
Thank you all for joining and staying so patient through all of this.
So no way of joining for the extras without being on Discord?
Are these the same as https://1upkeyboards.com/shop/switches/set-packs/jwk-unlubed-silent-linear-switches/ outside of the color?