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Title: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Group Buy Concluded | EXTRAS Concluded
Post by: packman86 on Mon, 09 November 2020, 00:38:04
(https://i.imgur.com/pLkZo8r.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/pJmeJyd.jpg)

Product Page: https://merisi.works/collections/merisi-sessantacinque
IC Thread: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=108371.0
Pronunciation: https://streamable.com/3njl6a (https://streamable.com/3njl6a) (Thanks, Lightning :thumb:)



Sessantacinque


(https://i.imgur.com/qShDdkE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4ODuMs7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/miSuHb2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/AZcnH5e.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hxFTlRu.jpg)

LightningXI Typing Test and Build Stream:




Group Buy Information:

Group Buy Date: November 15
Entry Window: 24 hours
MOQ (min and max): 60 units

Supported Layouts::
- WK or WKL
- ANSI only (NO ISO)
- Stepped or Normal Caps Lock
- Normal or Split Backspace
(https://i.imgur.com/yVPgGhW.jpg)

Specifications:
- Top mount 65%
- Aluminum 6063 case
- Aluminum plate
- 7.8 degree typing angle
- Stainless Steel weight (brushed with sandblasted logo)
- QMK / VIA compatible matte black PCB from Mechlovin (Daughterboard and JST cable included)
- Weight: ~1600g
- Small TX style bag (Merisi.Works branded zipper pullers)

Color Options:
- Case: Black or Silver
- Plate: Black, Silver, or Red.

Available Extras:
- Carbon Fiber Plate
- Brass Plate
- Extra PCB (daughterboard and JST cable included)

Price (USD):
- Sessantacinque kit: $465
- Extra Aluminum Plate: $38
- Extra Carbon Fiber Plate: $45
- Extra Brass Plate: $45
- Extra PCB: $45

Shipping
A separate shipping invoice will be sent out once the units are finished. The initial invoice will NOT include any shipping fees.
USPS for US addresses and DHL for internationals.
Buyers will be responsible for all shipping, tax, and import fees.

Lead Time:
Roughly 6-8 months with potential COVID delays.
Updates will be posted regularly on Geekhack, Instagram, and Discord.

Links:
- Merisi.Works (https://merisi.works)
- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/merisi.works/)
- Discord (https://discord.gg/fKmCxNE)

(https://i.imgur.com/XMLZqaN.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PARJnM6.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/i70ZzE7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GlZpJeU.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: packman86 on Mon, 09 November 2020, 00:39:23
Reserved.

- Looks like there are some issues with the images missing for some people. Investigating now.
-- Moved the images to IMGUR and it looks to be working better now.  :thumb:

11/16/2020
Raffle closed. Invoicing.

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11/18/2020

Invoicing done.

Thank you everyone for joining the raffle! I wish I could have invoiced everyone :(

Some raffle winners are reporting that their invoices ended up in "Spam" or "Promotions" folders. Be mindful of this when you check your emails.

A couple notes:

Group Buy spots will not be transferrable. Reply to the invoice email if you need to cancel the Group Buy order.
Address changes can be made once the units are ready to ship.
Shipping estimate is June-August 2021. I'll be updating this thread, Instagram, and Discord whenever there are news and updates. Please be aware that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to add some delays to the Group Buy and I will do my very best to keep everyone updated.

Thanks everyone!  :thumb:

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11/22/2020
Order places with vendors.

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12/01/2020
Weight screws will be hex instead of Phillips that was used for the prototype.

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02/16/2021
Case and plate manufacturing started.
2nd proto version of the PCB and daughterboard cable received.
 - Reviewing the new components later this week.

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04/12/2021

PCB:
Flying has been working on finalizing the daughterboard cable and is finally happy with the latest version. It will now sit more flush in the bottom case cable routing. It will also allow for easier bending around the corners.
PCBs are on scheduled to ship to me in May.

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04/18/2021

Case:
Machining is done and we are now working on the surface treatments. The stainless steel weights have to be brushed, the logo sandblasted, and the cases anodized.

PCB:
Estimated to ship to me sometime in May.

(https://i.imgur.com/MgxZUlG.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/mdzeB8M.png)

Things are moving!  :thumb:

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05/04/2021:

PCB:
Mechlovin' received the initial batch of PCBs and they didn't pass QC. The black surface is splotchy so we requested a new batch to be made.
We do not anticipate this new PCB order to affect our shipping timeline.

Case:
Cases are being anodized.

Bags:
The bags are being manufactured this month.

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05/14/2021

PCB:
New batch of PCBs have passed QC by Mechlovin and will be shipped to me within the next few weeks.

(https://i.imgur.com/lTR1bwH.png)

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05/18/2021:

Case:
Cases and aluminium plates are done anodizing.
Carbon fiber plates ready.
Brass plates being sandblasted.

Bags:
Bags will be done manufacturing at end of the month and shipped to me shortly after.

Other:
No other updates to report.

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06/13/2021:

Case:
Boards are finished and being assembled now.

Bags:
Bags are done and being shipped to me.

(https://i.imgur.com/UdHlBLg.jpg)

PCB:
Support page for the PCB (Technical Specifications, Firmware Flashing Guide, etc) being done my Mechlovin and should go live once the boards are being shipped to you. Link to be shared once the page is live.

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06/20/2021 Update:

PCB:
Sessantacinque PCB layout added to the VIA configurator.
PCBs currently in transit to me.

Other:
No other updates to report.

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06/27/2021 Update:

Cases:
The cases are currently shipping to me via sea freight. Its going to be a few weeks before they arrive here in Houston, TX.
Once the units are here they have to pass through customs and I don't know how long that is going to take.
Please know that I might be completely in the dark when it comes to timelines from now on. I promise to do my absolute best to update you on anything that happens.

PCB:
Created a build with the production unit PCB on Friday night and it worked perfectly.
The new JST cable fits really well in the bottom case.
The matte black/gold colors look great! Thanks, Mechlovin',  for your hard work on these!
Seeing the PCB automatically show up on VIA when plugging in the USB-C cable was a special feeling  :)

Other:
No other updates to report.

(https://i.imgur.com/3DPauL4.png)

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07/17/21

Cases:
Still on their way to the US. No ETA on these yet.

PCB:
Here is is a photo of a whole bunch of PCBs. <3

Other:
No other updates to report.

(https://i.imgur.com/Z0rGuaw.png)

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08/24/21

Cases:
Cases are on their way to me now from California. ETA early next week.
QC to be done as soon as they arrive.

Other:
No other updates to report.

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08/30/21

Cases:
A large portion of the cases have arrived.
Brass and Carbon Fiber plates have not arrived yet. Hopefully those will arrive soon.

The initial QC is looking really good.  :thumb:
If you did not order extra plates then expect to receive a shipping invoice within the next few days.

Bags:
Bags are in stock and can be purchased on my website merisi.works (http://merisi.works)

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09/27/21

Cases:
A couple more boxes arrived today and I'm QC'ing them throughout the week.
Some extra plates arrived(CF and Brass), so shipping invoices are going to start trickling out these next few days.

Bags:
Bags are in stock and can be purchased on my website merisi.works (http://merisi.works)

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10/16/21

The last shipment has arrived, and ALL shipping invoices have been sent out.
Some people are reporting that their invoice was in spam / promotions so make sure to check there if you haven’t received yours yet. Please reach out to me if you haven’t received your invoice so we can get it taken care of.

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11/07/21

Group Buy has concluded.

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https://mechlovin.studio/products/mechlovin-zed65-65-pcb in case anyone needs an extra PCB for Sessantacinque.
Make sure to choose the "JST position 1" option. This will be kept in stock going forward so we'll keep the Sessantacinque alive for as long as possible!

Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: bisoromi on Mon, 09 November 2020, 10:26:38
Nice
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: gaynut on Mon, 09 November 2020, 10:30:18
Nice
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: as.kew on Mon, 09 November 2020, 10:43:30
Nice
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: Okonomiyaki#2832 on Mon, 09 November 2020, 10:44:37
Looking good.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: Luciqueii on Mon, 09 November 2020, 12:12:22
Good luck bro, lets hope everything goes as planned. (:
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: RadDad33 on Mon, 09 November 2020, 12:31:52
Good luck with the raffle!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: juaninamilli on Mon, 09 November 2020, 12:39:42
Looking very dope!  Good luck with the group buy, brother!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: unknownh on Tue, 10 November 2020, 08:00:34
so lit. . . ?
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: MoarCoffeePlzzz on Tue, 10 November 2020, 08:37:24
Classic design with classic mounting. Love to see this.. Good luck!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: ljyel on Wed, 11 November 2020, 00:49:41
Excited for the raffle!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: WiseLucas on Wed, 11 November 2020, 11:25:28
Yes! Same very excited for the raffle. Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: flying1911 on Wed, 11 November 2020, 12:03:40
Let's go!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: BrecciaBill on Fri, 13 November 2020, 19:53:29
best of luck to everyone with the raffle on Sunday!!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: The Equals D on Sat, 14 November 2020, 12:40:09
Sorry if this has been answered and I missed it but would you consider releasing the plate files after or near delivery? I would love to get a pc plate made for this.
Edit - nvm found the answer in ic
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: Egobean on Sat, 14 November 2020, 14:59:19
im trying to join the raffle ive never done this before so idk if im making a obvious mistake or if im to late. is it still going on? it says until the 15.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: pixelpusher on Sat, 14 November 2020, 20:39:27
Hoping to get one. Love the simplicity yet attention to detail here.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 14 November 2020, 23:59:39
The Google Form link is now live for the next 24 hours.

https://forms.gle/AEXuJ1wiYFvpHJc27
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: BrecciaBill on Sun, 15 November 2020, 00:19:47
Form is in!!!!!  HYPE!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle is Live !!
Post by: tentboy on Sun, 15 November 2020, 07:37:13
kinda thought i was done buying keebs but here i am, joining this raffle  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle is Live !!
Post by: RadDad33 on Sun, 15 November 2020, 10:06:09
Submitted! Good luck to all
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle is Live !!
Post by: tonyjones on Sun, 15 November 2020, 22:22:23
Hells yeah GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | 1 hour left
Post by: packman86 on Sun, 15 November 2020, 22:52:27
Form closing in 1 hour.
Form closed.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | 1 hour left
Post by: tentboy on Mon, 16 November 2020, 07:13:45
Form closing in 1 hour.
Form closed.
how long till all invoices are out. i wanna know when i should start getting disappointed
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | 1 hour left
Post by: Chief_Sloth on Mon, 16 November 2020, 20:29:28
Form closing in 1 hour.
Form closed.
how long till all invoices are out. i wanna know when i should start getting disappointed
I got one two hours ago
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | 1 hour left
Post by: tentboy on Tue, 17 November 2020, 05:39:13
Form closing in 1 hour.
Form closed.
how long till all invoices are out. i wanna know when i should start getting disappointed
I got one two hours ago
I just got mine  :)
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Invoicing
Post by: packman86 on Wed, 18 November 2020, 12:42:38
Invoicing done.

Thank you everyone for joining the raffle! I wish I could have invoiced everyone :(

Some raffle winners are reporting that their invoices ended up in "Spam" or "Promotions" folders. Be mindful of this when you check your emails.

A couple notes:

Group Buy spots will not be transferrable. Reply to the invoice email if you need to cancel the Group Buy order.
Address changes can be made once the units are ready to ship.
Shipping estimate is June-August 2021. I'll be updating this thread, Instagram, and Discord whenever there are news and updates. Please be aware that the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to add some delays to the Group Buy and I will do my very best to keep everyone updated.

Thanks everyone!  :thumb:



Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Invoicing Done
Post by: RadDad33 on Thu, 19 November 2020, 19:39:45
Got 'em! Can't wait to get this in hand!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Order placed with vendors
Post by: Egobean on Mon, 14 December 2020, 02:53:00
anyone wanting to sell their spot or dropping out? I would love to get in on this gb
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Order placed with vendors
Post by: samba on Thu, 17 December 2020, 23:35:58
Wow, so nice :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Order placed with vendors
Post by: DukeEsquire on Thu, 17 December 2020, 23:49:03
anyone wanting to sell their spot or dropping out? I would love to get in on this gb

Sounds like a nice way to get someone banned.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Manufacturing Started
Post by: BrecciaBill on Sun, 18 April 2021, 23:20:48
Yoooo!

Just saw the latest update on Discord! Super exciting and looking good!   

Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Packaging/Shipping to me...
Post by: aemonn on Tue, 15 June 2021, 15:01:58
This thread needs some comment love to acknowledge the progress on this amazing project! Thanks for the updates, everything looking very, very good! I can't wait to get my hands on my Sessantacinque!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | QC in progress...
Post by: asciisii on Tue, 31 August 2021, 15:52:42
Hype!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Shipping...
Post by: yonghf on Wed, 13 October 2021, 08:45:39
Have all shipping invoices been sent out? I have yet to receive one.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Shipping...
Post by: packman86 on Wed, 13 October 2021, 09:30:37
Have all shipping invoices been sent out? I have yet to receive one.

The majority of units have been shipped out but there are still a few left.
I've sent out more shipping invoices these past couple days and some people have been saying they end up in spam / promotions folder.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | ALL SHIPPING INVOICES ARE SENT OUT
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 17 October 2021, 21:06:17
It’s so lovely.  Can’t wait to build it!![attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | ALL SHIPPING INVOICES ARE SENT OUT
Post by: flying1911 on Tue, 19 October 2021, 11:18:58
It do be great  :-* :-*

(https://i.imgur.com/CPHjIRH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lSxhm9Q.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oKmNbB4.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Group Buy Concluded | EXTRAS Nov 3rd
Post by: packman86 on Mon, 01 November 2021, 22:02:43
A raffle for the extra Sessantacinque units will be posted on Wednesday, Nov 3rd.
The form will include the same parts as the original GB and will be open for ~24 hours.
Raffle rules will be shared once the Google Form is live.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Group Buy Concluded | EXTRAS Nov 3rd
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 02 November 2021, 09:48:19
A raffle for the extra Sessantacinque units will be posted on Wednesday, Nov 3rd.
The form will include the same parts as the original GB and will be open for ~24 hours.
Raffle rules will be shared once the Google Form is live.

Hype!  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Group Buy Concluded | EXTRAS Nov 3rd
Post by: packman86 on Wed, 03 November 2021, 17:56:14
Extras Google Form Raffle is live for the next 24 hours.

https://forms.gle/xHSdcpTL53bnv6TT7 (https://forms.gle/xHSdcpTL53bnv6TT7)

Please let me know if there are any issues with the Google Form.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Group Buy Concluded | EXTRAS Raffle Live
Post by: Zephyr_Runner on Thu, 04 November 2021, 10:01:53
Beautiful pictures pixelpusher & flying1911! Have you decided on a GMK set to pair it with?
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Group Buy Concluded | EXTRAS Raffle Live
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 04 November 2021, 12:59:35
Beautiful pictures pixelpusher & flying1911! Have you decided on a GMK set to pair it with?

Not yet.  I'll probably put 9009 on it, but I'm hoping to pick up a CRP set sometime in the the next few weeks.  Can't go wrong with beige on silver!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Group Buy Concluded | EXTRAS Raffle Live
Post by: flying1911 on Thu, 04 November 2021, 23:07:04
Beautiful pictures pixelpusher & flying1911! Have you decided on a GMK set to pair it with?

Not yet.  I'll probably put 9009 on it, but I'm hoping to pick up a CRP set sometime in the the next few weeks.  Can't go wrong with beige on silver!

I'm doing the exact same thing haha
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Raffle Nov 15
Post by: packman86 on Sun, 21 November 2021, 19:20:45
Sorry if this has been answered and I missed it but would you consider releasing the plate files after or near delivery? I would love to get a pc plate made for this.
Edit - nvm found the answer in ic

The Sessantacinque plate file is attached.

https://github.com/packman86/sessantacinque
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Group Buy Concluded | EXTRAS Concluded
Post by: bigapplepietart on Sat, 15 January 2022, 15:43:12
These are super Gucci, not gonna lie.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Group Buy Concluded | EXTRAS Concluded
Post by: tonyjones on Thu, 20 January 2022, 09:34:57
Anybody know where I can find extra PCB for this?
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Sessantacinque (65%) | Group Buy Concluded | EXTRAS Concluded
Post by: packman86 on Thu, 20 January 2022, 10:11:23
Anybody know where I can find extra PCB for this?

Mechlovin' and I are gathering names for a small PCB group buy. PM me if you would like to join it  :thumb: