UPDATES:6/15/20More
- Added Hotswap Support! (COMPLETE)
6/16/20
- Adding a softer/more flexible material. (COMPLETE - PC Plate Option Confirmed)
- Adding an option without the top logo at all for minimalists. (COMPLETE)
- The logo will now be recessed instead of extruding, due to manufacturing constraints.
- A Hard Carrying Case will be included with all orders
6/17/20More
Colors that have been set in stone (regardless of any changes)
- Marinas (Deep Navy)
- K2 (Black)
- Blanc (E-White)
- Mons (Red)
-Smokey Black PC
My apologies to those who did not get the color you wanted. Cerakote is always a great option (and super smooth!)
Smaller Updates
- PC Plate will be 4mm thick, with 1.5mm mounts for the gaskets. Pricing still TBD.
- Smokey Black PC
- Will be sending protos to TaeKeyboards for review!
- Prototypes lead time about 2 weeks - completion by end of June. Prototypes in-hand by Early July. These protos will not include a PCB, as I still need to confirm the dimensions of the case and layout before the PCB is produced.
- Prototypes will include Deep Navy, White and Red. Plate Protos include: PC Plate, Alu Plate and Brass Plate. The weight will be sandblasted, and use the legacy design. Logos on the case will not be color-filled.
6/19/20More
Prototype Updates- Prototypes will begin production 6/22/19 China Time, there will be videos of production in-action, posted along the way!
- Protos slated to be done by July 1-3, shipping to the US, protos in-hand on July 10th.
- Initial protos will not include the PCB, because I need to confirm dimensions of the case and overall looks in-person before a PCB can be designed, this way the PCB design does not have to change.
- PCB is also slated for Mid July to arrive to me.
Timeline has been updated, please check below.Group Buy Info- Will be hosted on my shopify-powered storefront,
www.bitmapstudio.xyz 9OPEN!)
- Shopify will be offered as the main payment method - if you really need to use Paypal and have a valid reason for it, contact me to validate.
- Group Buy slated for Late August!
Shipping Info- Shipping is very tentative right now, and obviously no quote or estimate is accurate, but most likely, we will be using DHL express or UPS, both of which are extremely fast methods of shipping :grin: Cost is too volatile right now, cannot give an accurate estimate.
6/20/20More
The site for the Alpine65 (Which is also the site that the Group Buy will happen on) is live!
The Product Page shows as sold out, it's because the GB hasn't started yet, not because it's sold out haha
https://bitmapstudio.xyz/ 6/28/20More
Hi all! Due to the Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) the shipment of raw materials are delayed, and therefore the protos have been delayed to around July 14-15th. The timeline has been updated accordingly.
6/29/20More
- New Renders of the PC version!
PROTO PRODUCTION VIDEOS (6/28/20)More
It has been a long time since an update was posted! Proto Videos are Released:
Please turn down your volume if you are wearing headphones!
https://imgur.com/a/9BVYk1LMore
7/18/20More
- Unfortunately, the carrying case was delayed, so we will be able to ship out the package Monday. I will update the tracking here once it's shipped, on Monday, my apologies!
- The PCB will be designed by Gondo, who has designed many PCBs. Check out his work here:
http://acheronproject.com/Expect about 1 week production time, and 10 days manufacturing, give or take a few days.
- Proto photos! See below.
8/7/20- Unfortunately, the PCB design has been delayed, ETA currently around next week, with a production time of 10 days.
- Deskmat protos have shipped! I expect them next week.
- Thank you all for your continued support. Over the past months, I have received much more interest than I initially planned for. Fear not! We will be following a new Group Buy format, (near) unlimited for the first day, and I may close the GB at any time after that, depending on the amount of orders that we get. I will only take the amount of orders I can comfortably handle (around 500).
9/1/20More
Update, 9/1/2020
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- Case Prototypes R2 are starting
- PCB is still under review
- Prototypes should finish by end of September
- You know what that means!
- Group Buy has been pushed back to October 2020
We have released a September Prototype Document outlining the various changes and prototypes that are being made.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lgU4I1Ex2rp2zlgtCzj41mdomXhPyyL7owrbpn6fO_4/edit?usp=sharingAlpine Deskmats
- Alpine Deskmats are still awaiting ordering. We will update when that is done.
9/13/20Alpine65
- PCB Protos have begun production! I am extremely happy.
- We have made no changes so far, to the overall design.
- We will order 3 more prototypes of the case, scheduled for production after the PCB.
- We will post a repoll in #voting about the format of shipping. Please vote!
Alpine Deskmats
- Deskmats are ordered, and we are currently ON TIME for the deskmats, and they will arrive as planned
- No further updates
Socials
- We have made 2 new socials! Please follow them, as we may post exclusive content on each.
Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/bitmxpTwitter:
https://twitter.com/studiobitmapInstagram:
https://instagram.com/bitmap.studio10/23/20UPDATE POSTED!
https://bitmapstudio.xyz/blogs/news/bitmap-studios-10-23-updates