[GB] MM- HHKB--(moq not met, refunding)

[Totoro]

Greetings Everyone! We are MM Studio and we are glad to present the MM-HHKB today: Happy Hacking all time!

Changes from IC:

1.Prices re-edited.
2.Add PC case option according to IC form.
3.MX PCB and MM-EC PCB (with free stabs) options added for those who don't have original HHKB PCB.
4.Extra topre supported housing is available.

1.Color Options: Ano Black, Ano Purple, PC are provided. And E-white is confirmed based on vote.( Thanks for you all effort)

2.Weight options: Brass and PC are available , and standard badge is the same color as the case.

3.Plate options: We provided Black Sandblasted PVD Stainless steel and Black Ano-Black Alu due to
 the original brushed stainless steel seams be more protruding after installing the keycaps.

4.PCB layout: (6u, Split BS & RS)

5.Compatibility: Replace two different weight for HHKB Pro2 and Pro3 PCB (Other HHKB PCB please check the size pictures we provide).
Meanwhile we provide PC material for third party BLE PCB such as Pro2 YANG Bluetooth control board.
P.S: MX PCB or MM-EC PCB that we provided only supports Pro3 Single-port option.

The Standard Kit List
Alu Keyboard Case
Back weight: Brass or PC
Badge fits the case
Plate: Alu or SS
0.3mm PE housing sheet
1mm case foam
A set of customized 50g Silicone Domes (60%)
Keyboard carrying case

GB Information:

Sales Date:November 25th, 2023 to December 10th 2023
Quantity: unlimited group buy
MOQ: 200 PCS
Colors: PC, Ano Purple, Ano-Black and E-white

Vendors:
USA: KFA
EU: Keygem
CA: Ashkeebs
KR: Monstargear
AU:Switchkeys
JP: Basekeys
More: TBD
Others:  www.mmkeyboard.com/products/hhkb6u?variant=44548129685730
Fulfillment: 2024 Q1

Prices:
Case with PC Weight and Alu Plate : 210$
Upgrade to Brass Weight: 30$
Upgrade to Black Sandblasted PVD Stainless steel Plate: 25$

Extra:
MM-EC PCB Kit: 110$
MX PCB Kit: 45$
MM-EC PCB: 35$
MX-Foam kit: 15$
Topre standard housing: 12$
Pro2 PC / Pro3 PC Weight: 15$
Pro2 Brass / Pro3 Brass Weight: 45$

[HoffmanMyster]

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[blakstealth]

More Topre is always good!

[Totoro]

More Topre is always good!

Yeah, we have added extra topre.

[vhaarr]

1. Why is the GB not live on keygem?

2. If I buy https://www.mmkeyboard.com/products/hhkb-6u-extra-parts-pcb-and-foam-kit?variant=44548183032034 (MM-EC PCB kit) and the case with Ano-Black(MX PCB Kit or MM EC PCB Kit), which parts am I missing then for a complete build? It seems only keycaps?

3. Do you sell Topre sliders or do I have to use MX keycaps?

[Totoro]

1. Why is the GB not live on keygem?
Keygem's GB will be live this week

2. If I buy https://www.mmkeyboard.com/products/hhkb-6u-extra-parts-pcb-and-foam-kit?variant=44548183032034 (MM-EC PCB kit) and the case with Ano-Black(MX PCB Kit or MM EC PCB Kit), which parts am I missing then for a complete build? It seems only keycaps?
Yes, only need keycaps.

3. Do you sell Topre sliders or do I have to use MX keycaps?
 MM-EC PCB kit:  EC PCB, Plate Stabs, Niz standard Housings, Sliders(MX S), Domes, EC springs, Type-c Daughterboard
so only need mx keycap

[Riceshakes]

Any plans to send this out to creators for review?

[vhaarr]

Please post some kind of video of someone unboxing, building, or reviewing, or anything.

[nathanchere]

Please post some kind of video of someone unboxing, building, or reviewing, or anything.

^ very much this. It's intriguing but all I'm seeing is a very ambitious project from an unproven GB runner with only a bunch of renders.

[Dewstem]

Are there any photos of the board?

And the GB is still open for orders even though the GB period is over?

[vhaarr]

And the GB is still open for orders even though the GB period is over?

https://keygem.com/products/mm-hhkb-keyboard-kit-group-buy says the GB ends 15th Dec, but yeah this post says different.

[RoyalOak88]

From MM discord today:

"@everyone  Sad news that MM-HHKB hasnt reach the moq of 200 units, so we cant make this project happened  TT .  We are contacting all the vendors and we will arrange the refund of our website in 7 days.  Anyway we may try to re-make a more complicated design of this and maybe will make another Tru-HHKB layout board in later days. At last thks for all your support and wish you guys a happy day!"

[vhaarr]

This is just poor execution of the GB, frankly.

No review units, no videos at all, GB period way too short, vendors not live when they should be.

But more importantly, 2 other live GBs when this started, so people don't trust them.

I don't trust them. Deliver Class60 first please, and make sure to send out review units of both MX and Topre to different streamers. Then wait for them to post their videos before you start the GB, or coordinate it.

I didn't want a "more complicated design". I wanted this.

[Mcnos]

The hell, I didnt even get news that this went into GB. I was waiting on prototypes during IC stage

I was lookign forward to this