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Title: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: Fredington on Fri, 05 March 2021, 07:58:26
(https://i.imgur.com/TgvOCOJ.png)

Hello and welcome to the GB for SA 8010!

If you don't already know, this set is based on the Data Decisions 8010 keypunch keyboard and was designed in collaboration with FRANCO.

(https://i.imgur.com/Fm7jhE7.jpg)



GB Details

The GB will run from March 5 - April 3, with shipping expected in Summer 2022.

US: Mechs & Co (https://mechsandco.com/products/gb-sa-8010?variant=39265858093191)
CAN: ApexKeyboards (https://www.apexkeyboards.ca/collections/pre-orders/products/gb-sa-8010)
UK: [Proto]Typist (https://prototypist.net/collections/sa8010/products/group-buy-sa-8010)
EU: Oblotzky Industries (https://oblotzky.industries/products/sa-8010)
SEA: Monokei (https://monokei.co/products/sa-8010)
OCE: SwitchKeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/current-group-buys/products/sa-8010)

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



Kits

Alphas

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

TKL & 60s

(https://i.imgur.com/Zo8hFKU.png)

Numpad

(https://i.imgur.com/G22szTi.png)

ISO

(https://i.imgur.com/W0CSVuj.png)

Specialties

(https://i.imgur.com/RD4JPA4.png)

Ortho/40s

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

Split Bars

(https://i.imgur.com/1pZ8jSM.png)

PROG

(https://i.imgur.com/U8V2Hcr.png)



Deskmat

(https://i.imgur.com/jrZxyc5.jpg)



Renders

M60-A by RAMA

(https://i.imgur.com/7bcNNqk.png)

Iron180 by Smith+Rune

(https://i.imgur.com/4NqPIiF.png)

Bauer by Omnitype

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

Atlas by nasp

(https://i.imgur.com/ZLKYG75.png)



Acknowledgements

Thank you to all the vendors, FRANCO, Abec13, Kingk22, and konstantin.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Fredington on Fri, 05 March 2021, 07:59:40
Reserved.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 05 March 2021, 12:47:03
Approved :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Rossman360 on Fri, 05 March 2021, 13:00:27
yessss, I was just thinking about this kit a few days ago. I really want it. The deskmat is cool, too!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Fredington on Fri, 05 March 2021, 14:54:50
[Proto]Typist (https://prototypist.net/collections/sa8010/products/group-buy-sa-8010) and Monokei  (https://monokei.co/products/sa-8010)are now live.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: dirtegg on Fri, 05 March 2021, 15:05:51
I can't wait for this to arrive already. Enjoying the hell out of SA SAIL right now, SA legends are so great.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: scoopbb on Fri, 05 March 2021, 20:30:28
are these ABS or PBT?

mechs and co says PBT, just wanted to confirm
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Fredington on Fri, 05 March 2021, 20:38:56
Quote from: scoopbb on Fri, 05 March 2021, 20:30:28
are these ABS or PBT?

mechs and co says PBT, just wanted to confirm

They are doubleshot ABS.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: scoopbb on Fri, 05 March 2021, 21:09:05
Quote from: Fredington on Fri, 05 March 2021, 20:38:56
Quote from: scoopbb on Fri, 05 March 2021, 20:30:28
are these ABS or PBT?

mechs and co says PBT, just wanted to confirm

They are doubleshot ABS.

ok cool, thats what i figured
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: splodeybaloney on Fri, 05 March 2021, 21:14:57
Order is placed, didn't realize the lead time was so far out but I'll settle in and wait. Didn't know if I'd get in on these the first time I saw them around but the set really grew on me.

Also yeah Mechs & co has it listed as PBT, I noticed that too
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: ullr on Fri, 05 March 2021, 22:19:28
RIP the modern numpad kit, and that ETA 💀

Still buying it tho
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: hottrout on Sat, 06 March 2021, 04:00:04
I was always going to have to buy this set so that I could put together a retro board in the future to match.  Thank you for ISO and I have ordered all sets.  Great work.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Fredington on Sat, 06 March 2021, 08:32:49
All vendors now live!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: BirgusLatro on Sun, 07 March 2021, 19:47:55
All up in this GB gonna be a fantastic day when it comes in.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 08 March 2021, 09:35:01
I couldn't see the answer here or in the IC, sorry if it's been covered already; If I use this on a normal TKL layout will I have two 'back space' keys (R1 2.0u and R2 1.5u)  :(
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 08 March 2021, 10:09:29
Quote from: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 08 March 2021, 09:35:01
I couldn't see the answer here or in the IC, sorry if it's been covered already; If I use this on a normal TKL layout will I have two 'back space' keys (R1 2.0u and R2 1.5u)  :(

That is correct. The TKL kit covers both TKL and popular 60% layouts like Tsangan since there is so much overlap of keys. If you are looking for the R2 1.5u alpha key for TKLs, it has been replaced with REG in the Alphas. You can refer to the render on the Iron180 to see how it will look.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: voodoo6k on Mon, 08 March 2021, 15:01:44
Excellent keyset. Best of luck
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 08 March 2021, 15:24:59
Quote from: Fredington on Mon, 08 March 2021, 10:09:29
Quote from: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 08 March 2021, 09:35:01
I couldn't see the answer here or in the IC, sorry if it's been covered already; If I use this on a normal TKL layout will I have two 'back space' keys (R1 2.0u and R2 1.5u)  :(

That is correct. The TKL kit covers both TKL and popular 60% layouts like Tsangan since there is so much overlap of keys. If you are looking for the R2 1.5u alpha key for TKLs, it has been replaced with REG in the Alphas. You can refer to the render on the Iron180 to see how it will look.

I totally missed that the 'REG' key is in the alpha kit! Thank you  :D
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: dvorcol on Sat, 13 March 2021, 01:29:50
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gcr8S94L/SA8010status210312d.png)
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 15 March 2021, 12:15:41
Hi all,

Just popping in here to add a detail I forgot: the 2u, 2.25u, and 2.75u spacebars will be using SP's new convex molds.

As for the first week sales, the graph above represents 3/6 vendors with one of them being outdated. It's a decent start but we could definitely use the community's help to make this set a reality! Please consider SA 8010 :)
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: gnho on Mon, 15 March 2021, 12:34:38
Quote from: Fredington on Mon, 15 March 2021, 12:15:41
Hi all,

Just popping in here to add a detail I forgot: the 2u, 2.25u, and 2.75u spacebars will be using SP's new convex molds.

As for the first week sales, the graph above represents 3/6 vendors with one of them being outdated. It's a decent start but we could definitely use the community's help to make this set a reality! Please consider SA 8010 :)

Thank you for the clarification... I was worried for a good weekend.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 15 March 2021, 14:15:24
Quote from: Fredington on Mon, 15 March 2021, 12:15:41
the 2u, 2.25u, and 2.75u spacebars will be using SP's new convex molds.

More people would know if you mark these keys convex in the kit picture.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: voodoo6k on Mon, 15 March 2021, 14:31:04
Quote from: Fredington on Mon, 15 March 2021, 12:15:41
Hi all,

Just popping in here to add a detail I forgot: the 2u, 2.25u, and 2.75u spacebars will be using SP's new convex molds.

As for the first week sales, the graph above represents 3/6 vendors with one of them being outdated. It's a decent start but we could definitely use the community's help to make this set a reality! Please consider SA 8010 :)

Great news.

They already had a convex 3u. And 1.25u, but I think Diatec (Filco) owns that mold.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 22 March 2021, 16:12:43
(https://i.postimg.cc/NgSyFX7T/SA8010status210322.png)
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 22 March 2021, 16:24:39
Quote from: dvorcol on Mon, 22 March 2021, 16:12:43
Show Image
(https://i.postimg.cc/NgSyFX7T/SA8010status210322.png)


Made some good progress this week towards MOQ. The above graph represents basically 2 vendors, so those numbers are probably a bit higher. Thank you to everyone who has supported the set so far!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: gnho on Wed, 24 March 2021, 23:22:43
Will some vendors get enough extras for us to meet MOQ...? I really hope this set will make it!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Jo_hannes on Thu, 25 March 2021, 01:41:39
Quote from: gnho on Wed, 24 March 2021, 23:22:43
Will some vendors get enough extras for us to meet MOQ...? I really hope this set will make it!

I would say that's likely. Overall, this set is really cool - but also very different (lot's of non-standard keys, so touch-typists only), and the approximate delivery date by May 2022 is certainly also a deterrent. If this were 'in stock', I am sure it would fly off the shelves. So, my guess is that extras bought by vendors will carry this over the finish line. /Johannes
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Fredington on Thu, 25 March 2021, 11:24:08
Quote from: gnho on Wed, 24 March 2021, 23:22:43
Will some vendors get enough extras for us to meet MOQ...? I really hope this set will make it!

I think we are in a good position to have the set made, so I wouldn’t worry about it!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 30 March 2021, 12:37:01
(https://i.postimg.cc/WsqHCPhw/SA8010status210330.png)
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: nasp on Tue, 30 March 2021, 21:01:50
Fingers crossed everything makes it!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Woovie on Tue, 30 March 2021, 22:12:14
Late purchaser here, I'm extremely excited.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Thu, 01 April 2021, 12:42:46
Payday purchase  :D
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: Fredington on Thu, 01 April 2021, 12:51:34
Quote from: nasp on Tue, 30 March 2021, 21:01:50
Fingers crossed everything makes it!

I don’t think you need to worry about it  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 01 April 2021, 16:32:19
(https://i.postimg.cc/dQcmTx4C/SA8010status210401b.png)

Edit: everything will be made
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: splodeybaloney on Thu, 01 April 2021, 18:22:44
Ok I'll be honest I had my concerns after the last chart but this one looks much more promising!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: ionnicus on Thu, 01 April 2021, 21:24:50
Are those stats still only from 2 vendors?

Very excited for this set
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // March 5 - April 3
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Thu, 01 April 2021, 21:59:59
Quote from: ionnicus on Thu, 01 April 2021, 21:24:50
Are those stats still only from 2 vendors?

Very excited for this set

I'd figure 3 of 6 from the bottom right
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Ends Tomorrow, April 3!
Post by: Fredington on Fri, 02 April 2021, 07:59:24
Just popping in here to remind everyone that this GB will be ending tomorrow, April 3. If you've been wanting to get in on this, now is the time. All kits will be made. Thank you for your support!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Ends Tomorrow, April 3!
Post by: Gimbal on Sat, 03 April 2021, 12:36:27
I love SA and the colors are great (sadly no nordic support but I could still go for the modifiers + iso and numpad) but the estimated delivery time is killing it for me. :(
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Ends Tomorrow, April 3!
Post by: nasp on Sat, 03 April 2021, 14:29:18
Quote from: Gimbal on Sat, 03 April 2021, 12:36:27
I love SA and the colors are great (sadly no nordic support but I could still go for the modifiers + iso and numpad) but the estimated delivery time is killing it for me. :(

Yeah. I'm happy to front the cash now rather than pay the extra price later, that is, if I can even pick this up as an extra.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Ends Tomorrow, April 3!
Post by: blur410 on Thu, 08 April 2021, 10:16:39
Grabbed my set a few weeks ago, any leads will be posted here right?
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed, Tallying Final Numbers
Post by: Fredington on Thu, 08 April 2021, 10:21:37
Quote from: blur410 on Thu, 08 April 2021, 10:16:39
Grabbed my set a few weeks ago, any leads will be posted here right?

Yes. Right now, we're just waiting on one more vendor to finalize their numbers, at which point they will be posted and the order submitted to SP.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed, Tallying Final Numbers
Post by: dvorcol on Sun, 11 April 2021, 19:12:52
Final with extras

(https://i.postimg.cc/fzCwR70h/SA8010status210403fin-Yext2.png)
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: gnho on Sun, 11 April 2021, 20:56:53
Let the wait begins! So is there a discord for this set or all the update will be here?
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: Fredington on Sun, 11 April 2021, 21:25:56
Quote from: gnho on Sun, 11 April 2021, 20:56:53
Let the wait begins! So is there a discord for this set or all the update will be here?

I don't have a Discord server, so all updates will be posted here. If you'd like, you can also follow me on Instagram @fredington (https://www.instagram.com/fredington/?hl=en).
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: blur410 on Mon, 12 April 2021, 10:45:14
And here I was willing to buy 2 or 3 sets, glad everything made it. Kinda regret not getting the PRG set. But got the alphas, TKL and numpad.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 12 April 2021, 11:24:51
Quote from: Fredington on Sun, 11 April 2021, 21:25:56
Quote from: gnho on Sun, 11 April 2021, 20:56:53
Let the wait begins! So is there a discord for this set or all the update will be here?

I don't have a Discord server, so all updates will be posted here. If you'd like, you can also follow me on Instagram @fredington (https://www.instagram.com/fredington/?hl=en).

Followed :) Congrats on getting everything past MoQ!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: blur410 on Sun, 24 October 2021, 11:16:58
I was wondering if anything new or any updates regarding production que have been announced. I figured that since we were nearing the halfway point of the anticipated wait time if a sudden change had occurred.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: dvorcol on Sun, 24 October 2021, 15:10:24
Quote from: blur410 on Sun, 24 October 2021, 11:16:58
I was wondering if anything new or any updates regarding production que have been announced. I figured that since we were nearing the halfway point of the anticipated wait time if a sudden change had occurred.

Occasional GB thread updates are always nice, but some vendors have update pages:
    ApexKeyboards (https://www.apexkeyboards.com/pages/group-buy-status)
    Cannon Keys (https://cannonkeys.com/pages/group-buy-status)
    Deskhero (https://www.deskhero.ca/blogs/news/weekly-updates)
    Drop (https://drop.com/talk/63324/pre-order-status-update-thread?mode=guest_open)
    Mekibo (https://mekibo.com/pages/group-buy-status)
    Omnitype (https://omnitype.com/blogs/timelines)
    ProtoTypist (https://prototypist.net/pages/updates)
    SwitchKeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/pages/updates)

Prototypist currently says SA 8010's expected shipping is Q4 2022.
Back in May, ApexKeyboards estimated Q2 2022.


Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: filefish on Wed, 02 March 2022, 13:52:24
Mechs & Co.'s updated pre-order page says "Summer 2022," which jives with a post on their Discord last week saying July was the latest estimate from SP.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: Fredington on Wed, 02 March 2022, 15:01:26
Quote from: filefish on Wed, 02 March 2022, 13:52:24
Mechs & Co.'s updated pre-order page says "Summer 2022," which jives with a post on their Discord last week saying July was the latest estimate from SP.

Based on the info I have, I'm comfortable saying Q3 at this point. But yeah, SP has had some major delays overall. This set is still in the process of color matching, which experienced a delay due to SP misplacing the Pantone chip I sent them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: HungerMechanic on Wed, 02 March 2022, 17:04:01
Quote from: Fredington on Wed, 02 March 2022, 15:01:26

But yeah, SP has had some major delays overall. This set is still in the process of color matching, which experienced a delay due to SP misplacing the Pantone chip I sent them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Would you ever consider running this in DCS or DSS profile?
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: Fredington on Wed, 02 March 2022, 20:03:02
Quote from: HungerMechanic on Wed, 02 March 2022, 17:04:01
Quote from: Fredington on Wed, 02 March 2022, 15:01:26

But yeah, SP has had some major delays overall. This set is still in the process of color matching, which experienced a delay due to SP misplacing the Pantone chip I sent them ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Would you ever consider running this in DCS or DSS profile?

I suppose I won't say never, but no plans at the moment. I'd probably go DSS over DCS though.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // GB Closed
Post by: Fredington on Fri, 25 March 2022, 10:28:30
Hi all,

I'm pleased to announce that after 2 rounds of color matching, the custom blue color for this set has been approved! Please see the photo below, which was taken in indirect sunlight. While it's not an absolutely perfect match, it's a huge improvement over the first round. Given my previous experience with SA SAIL, I highly doubt they'll be able to improve it significantly to warrant any further delays.

(https://i.imgur.com/GajagHH.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Custom Pantone approved!
Post by: blur410 on Tue, 12 April 2022, 10:24:38
Hopefully that means these wets will be in production soon, would love to get mine sooner rather than later. I'm moving within the next year and redirecting a ton of orders is gonna be a headache anyways so one less thing to worry about would be sweet. I saw somewhere that July was the predicted manufacturing end?
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Custom Pantone approved!
Post by: pandaman97 on Sun, 17 April 2022, 23:34:32
Hope you could made this an extra round or else  :( so sad to know this set too late
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Custom Pantone approved!
Post by: aa212121 on Mon, 18 April 2022, 03:38:23
Quote from: pandaman97 on Sun, 17 April 2022, 23:34:32
Hope you could made this an extra round or else  :( so sad to know this set too late
It is in pre order https://mechsandco.com/products/gb-sa-8010
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Custom Pantone approved!
Post by: Fredington on Tue, 19 April 2022, 13:45:17
Hi all,

Unfortunately, I don't have any good news today. SP is targeting a July completion date, but I highly doubt they will be able to meet it. From what I can tell, most of their delays (which have been significant) have mainly come down to difficulty in obtaining materials (resin). I hope it won't come later than Q3 this year, but I'll keep you posted.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Colors approved, waiting for production
Post by: blur410 on Mon, 09 May 2022, 11:09:16
Honestly not surprised, but will be pleasantly amused if SP decides to prioritize this set over Laser. Pretty sure they are focused on fulfilling that since that is likely their biggest order in the next 3 months.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Entering Production (About 6 Weeks)
Post by: Fredington on Thu, 25 August 2022, 14:53:46
Hi all,

I'm happy to announce that this set is finally entering active production, which should last about 6 weeks!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Entering Production (About 6 Weeks)
Post by: synthtastic on Fri, 26 August 2022, 20:42:40
Hyped...Ready to prog.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Entering Production (About 6 Weeks)
Post by: zawarski on Wed, 31 August 2022, 21:20:33
Quote from: Fredington on Thu, 25 August 2022, 14:53:46
Hi all,

I'm happy to announce that this set is finally entering active production, which should last about 6 weeks!

I promised the wife 8010 is end game... for now.

Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Entering Production (About 6 Weeks)
Post by: Morbii on Thu, 01 September 2022, 16:20:46
This set looks phenomenal.  Thankfully, Mechs&Co still has it orderable. I feel lucky having slid in this late to only have to wait a little over 6 weeks!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Sample/Production Images
Post by: Fredington on Sun, 25 September 2022, 21:04:23
Please enjoy some images from the production line. This set will enter collating soon with the aim of shipping out to vendors by the 2nd week of October.

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

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

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

(https://i.imgur.com/uDaSajU.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Sample/Production Images
Post by: synthtastic on Sun, 25 September 2022, 21:08:33
Wow this is gonna be fantastic!!!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Sample/Production Images
Post by: filefish on Mon, 26 September 2022, 06:49:19
Those look amazing. I can't wait!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Sample/Production Images
Post by: SwitchKeys on Fri, 14 October 2022, 20:35:06
We've received shipping notification from SP.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Sample/Production Images
Post by: copper4eva on Sat, 15 October 2022, 10:21:51
Is this group buy still available for ordering on the US site?
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Sample/Production Images
Post by: filefish on Sat, 15 October 2022, 10:31:00
Yep, Mechs & Co still has all of the kits for sale: https://mechsandco.com/collections/pre-orders/products/gb-sa-8010

EDIT: Sold out now. Though I imagine there'll be extras once the group buy orders ship?
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Sample/Production Images
Post by: chaucer on Tue, 18 October 2022, 20:10:00
This blue color looks very comfortable
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Shipping to customers this week!
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 24 October 2022, 10:25:45
Some vendors will begin shipping to customers this week!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Shipping to customers this week!
Post by: filefish on Mon, 24 October 2022, 10:31:42
That's wonderful! Crossing my fingers Mechs & Co is among them!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Shipping to customers this week!
Post by: Shorle on Mon, 07 November 2022, 09:13:31
Thank you for running this, Fredington. And thank you for fullfilling the EU part and for the treat, Oblotzky!

I had hoped the blue was more tealish / petrol-coloured than blue like in the renders but it (the deskpad) is more blue like in the pictures Fredington posted:
More
Quote from: Fredington on Sun, 25 September 2022, 21:04:23
Please enjoy some images from the production line. [...]

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/aKDijVF.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/FOPIDsE.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/UWSiMzx.jpg)

[...]


(https://i.imgur.com/mfW9m5w.jpg)

It does look great with my setup though, so I am happy!

Edit: Are these deskmat images available somewhere to be used as wallpapers?
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Shipping to customers this week!
Post by: SwitchKeys on Mon, 07 November 2022, 15:37:34
Our extras are live on switchkeys.com.au
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Shipping to customers this week!
Post by: hottrout on Sat, 12 November 2022, 04:11:17
These arrived this week and the colours are fairly close to the renders.  Maybe slightly lighter but still very good.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Shipping to customers this week!
Post by: filefish on Tue, 22 November 2022, 14:26:37
M&C have said they're debating delaying shipping 8010 to customers, until fix kits for two caps are produced and sent out. Any details on which keys are affected, and what the issue is with them?
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Shipping to customers this week!
Post by: blur410 on Fri, 25 November 2022, 17:53:21
Am also curious when shipping is taking place, this is one of my last 2 sets I have from groupbuys.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Shipping to customers this week!
Post by: Morbii on Fri, 25 November 2022, 19:05:21
Ahh, is that what's holding it up? 
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Shipping to customers this week!
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 28 November 2022, 08:46:59
Quote from: filefish on Tue, 22 November 2022, 14:26:37
M&C have said they're debating delaying shipping 8010 to customers, until fix kits for two caps are produced and sent out. Any details on which keys are affected, and what the issue is with them?

Quote from: blur410 on Fri, 25 November 2022, 17:53:21
Am also curious when shipping is taking place, this is one of my last 2 sets I have from groupbuys.

Quote from: Morbii on Fri, 25 November 2022, 19:05:21
Ahh, is that what's holding it up?

UPDATE:

So I received my set shortly before Thanksgiving. I wasn't jazzed about how these two keys turned out:

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

Since this was my fault, I have payed out of pocket to have these keys remade. Unfortunately, the ETA is mid-January at the earliest. I'm sorry for the additional delay, but want to get the set 100% correct, as there may not be a rerun in a long time, if ever.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: Morbii on Mon, 28 November 2022, 11:38:43
 :thumb: psyched you’re taking the effort to make it perfect!
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 28 November 2022, 22:25:41
Quick snap of how I'm rocking my set. Feels great to me  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: Morbii on Mon, 05 December 2022, 13:46:48
Just got my shipping notification from mechs&co!

As an aside, will there be extras for this from some vendors?  I lightly regret not picking up the ortho/40s, and hugely regret not picking up the deskmat.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 05 December 2022, 14:02:37
Quote from: nathanrosspowell on Mon, 28 November 2022, 22:25:41
Quick snap of how I'm rocking my set. Feels great to me  :thumb:

love it.  great pairing.
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: filefish on Mon, 05 December 2022, 17:29:29
Just received mine today!

(https://i.imgur.com/zyBjt2H.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: dahun.kim@ on Tue, 06 December 2022, 03:12:56
Quote from: filefish on Mon, 05 December 2022, 17:29:29
Just received mine today!

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/zyBjt2H.jpg)


Wowwww~!~!! looks great! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: kukkurovaca on Tue, 06 December 2022, 22:05:46
I don't have a color-coordinating board on hand for these guys yet but

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Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: splodeybaloney on Thu, 08 December 2022, 15:27:53
This was a welcome surprise this week after hearing they wouldn’t be shipping. Bad lighting, good keycaps
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: bkrownd on Thu, 08 December 2022, 15:39:13

I wonder if more extras might be released after the problem keys are fixed? 
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: filefish on Fri, 09 December 2022, 07:02:41
Tried to get some more color-accurate shots in better light. The mods are bluer than the renders, which I like - they're a good match with the original Decision Data 8010 terminal. I was worried they'd be greener.

(https://i.imgur.com/0oPSHnJ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vrGIrnd.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: arydi on Thu, 29 December 2022, 00:33:18
Well worth the wait.

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Title: Re: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade
Post by: bkrownd on Thu, 29 December 2022, 16:48:33

I love SA caps.  Feels like typing on precious stones, instead of thin cheap bits of plastic. 

(https://pbase.com/bkrownd/image/173260011/original.jpg)