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Title: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard (Closed, thanks for participating!)
Post by: Kasterborous on Sat, 03 October 2020, 03:55:22

Hello once again!
We are back again with another entry into our HEX series,
this time with a southpaw fullsize keyboard!
Introducing the 6C: Interest Check (Check here for proto pictures and other details) (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106089.0)
Discord (https://discord.com/invite/tz9hsXd)

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6C with JTK Azure(GB in November!)

Details:
Aluminum 6061
WK, WKL Layouts available
Gasket Mounted
6.9 degree typing angle
PCB & Daughter-board included. USB C
Colors: Black, E-White, Silver
Aluminum (default), PVD Sandblasted Brass, FR4(available as add-on only)
Knob Material: Aluminum (default, anodized to case colour of choice), PVD Sandblasted Brass(available as add-on only)
Quantity:300++


Pricing:
Base Kit: 420 SGD includes
Aluminum Top, Bottom and Knob with color of choice( Black, Silver, E-White(+20 SGD) )
Aluminum Plate, Teal (https://www.colorcodehex.com/007f6c.html) Anodized, Brass Plate(+30 SGD)
PCB + Daughter-board
Rotary Encoder
Indicator LEDs


Add-ons:
PVD Sandblasted Brass Knob: 45 SGD
Extra PCBs: 60 SGD each
Plates: PVD Sandblasted Brass(80 SGD), Aluminum(55 SGD), FR4(40 SGD)

Group Buy Format: Unlimited for 30s after we hit the 300 order mark
Group Buy Countdown: Link (https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/fight?iso=20201005T00&p0=236&msg=HEX.6C+Group+Buy+&font=slab&csz=1)
Group Buy Link: Store (https://hexkeyboards.com/collections/groupbuys)
We estimate production to start right after the group buy.
A realistic estimated fulfillment date would be around 03/2021 - 04/2021

Cheers!
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: logo4poop on Sat, 03 October 2020, 13:28:18
gl all
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: Blastoise on Sat, 03 October 2020, 13:55:02
Never had a left handed board. Can’t wait.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Sat, 03 October 2020, 14:03:41
wow! what an amazing price for a full sized kit. count me in
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: Mytherium on Sat, 03 October 2020, 14:45:42
gl everyone  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: wencan008 on Sat, 03 October 2020, 15:23:54
What does unlimited for 30s after we hit the 300 mark mean? After you hit 300 boards, the form will stay open only for 30s, and any orders in those 30s will also be let in?
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: Ustinj on Sat, 03 October 2020, 15:51:08
Quote from: wencan008 on Sat, 03 October 2020, 15:23:54
What does unlimited for 30s after we hit the 300 mark mean? After you hit 300 boards, the form will stay open only for 30s, and any orders in those 30s will also be let in?

That is what it means :) From what I've read

So basically, if we're present when the GB goes live, I don't think we have to worry about missing it ...
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: lakeboredom on Sat, 03 October 2020, 16:33:19
Did you guys build the proto yet?
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: keyboardkrill on Sat, 03 October 2020, 16:34:14
For those who have seen it yet, there is a typing test


Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: mgh112 on Sat, 03 October 2020, 17:48:54
Is the red plate in the IC photos an option? That’s not the FR4 is it?
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: Rhodactis on Sat, 03 October 2020, 18:12:03
Going to try to get in on this. First full custom build.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: flying1911 on Sat, 03 October 2020, 19:09:27
Best of luck with the GB!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: pegasus21 on Sat, 03 October 2020, 23:06:20
Quote from: mgh112 on Sat, 03 October 2020, 17:48:54
Is the red plate in the IC photos an option? That’s not the FR4 is it?

The red alu plate was for the prototype but not offered in the GB.

The FR4 is matte black with gold highlights
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: mgh112 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 03:25:53
Quote from: pegasus21 on Sat, 03 October 2020, 23:06:20
Quote from: mgh112 on Sat, 03 October 2020, 17:48:54
Is the red plate in the IC photos an option? That’s not the FR4 is it?

The red alu plate was for the prototype but not offered in the GB.

The FR4 is matte black with gold highlights

Thank you
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: nathanchere on Sun, 04 October 2020, 10:58:31
Warm up your engines, it's nearly time :D
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: nathanchere on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:00:30
It's time but still not showing on the GB link page ?
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: Biased opinion on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:01:57
Quote from: nathanchere on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:00:30
It's time but still not showing on the GB link page ?

Its up
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: bball2 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:02:56
Over 1,000 people on the discord channel :-O going to sell out fast!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: Surefoot on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:05:07
Got one, the transaction was smooth enough :) Nicely done.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: JbstormburstADV on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:05:19
Got one.  We'll see if I can get used to the southpaw.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: mgh112 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:07:00
does anyone know if the aluminum plate is teal by default?  I didnt see teal as an option in the dropdown menu, just curious
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: bball2 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:07:46
Quote from: mgh112 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:07:00
does anyone know if the aluminum plate is teal by default?  I didnt see teal as an option in the dropdown menu, just curious

I think teal is default but it does say you can pick out the knob color so maybe you have to fill out a form after all the orders have been finalized? Or is the knob the same color as the case?
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: mgh112 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:08:55
Quote from: bball2 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:07:46
Quote from: mgh112 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:07:00
does anyone know if the aluminum plate is teal by default?  I didnt see teal as an option in the dropdown menu, just curious

I think teal is default but it does say you can pick out the knob color so maybe you have to fill out a form after all the orders have been finalized?
I thought as much; i believe the knob matches your case color of choice unless youre adding a brass knob as an add-on
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: b4veggies on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:12:01
Bought!

So excited, now the waiting begins...
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: nathanchere on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:12:18
I ordered two, didn't see the 'only 1 per person' bit on the page until I went back after paying to look at the brass knob option. I guess that's what happens when you have a frantic FCFS sale.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: Ustinj on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:22:17
done! only GB I've seriously considered in recent time. nice work and congrats on the fantastic run.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: youngki.bear on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:48:05
Did the GB already sell out? I saw the page earlier but was busy at the time. I'm looking at the site now and there's no sign of the GB page...
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: mgh112 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:50:16
Quote from: youngki.bear on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:48:05
Did the GB already sell out? I saw the page earlier but was busy at the time. I'm looking at the site now and there's no sign of the GB page...
yes it has closed. 34 minutes
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: bball2 on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:51:14
Quote from: youngki.bear on Sun, 04 October 2020, 11:48:05
Did the GB already sell out? I saw the page earlier but was busy at the time. I'm looking at the site now and there's no sign of the GB page...

Yeah based on the order numbers it sounded like ~250 units got sold in the first few minutes and then it took another half hour for the last 50 or so.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: EyalRo on Sun, 04 October 2020, 12:07:34
Gosh darn it :(
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: Kasterborous on Sun, 04 October 2020, 13:19:17
Thanks for joining everyone!

Updates will be posted here and the discord group!
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sun, 04 October 2020, 16:38:14
the 10$ charge in my email is also the ~10$ that didn't get added when I selected e-white? I like your board a lot so if that's just the dog sticker here thats fine too.

nathanchere-I got verrrry close to checking out with 2 in the cart myself...
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard (Closed, thanks for participating!)
Post by: PotatoTM on Mon, 05 October 2020, 05:11:43
Got in this morning, thanks for and good luck with the GB!
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard (Closed, thanks for participating!)
Post by: musdem on Mon, 05 October 2020, 12:09:27
Damn. Didn't get any notification of this at all. I take it there will be no second run and I'm just SOL?
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard (Closed, thanks for participating!)
Post by: keyboardkrill on Mon, 05 October 2020, 14:26:49
Quote from: musdem on Mon, 05 October 2020, 12:09:27
Damn. Didn't get any notification of this at all. I take it there will be no second run and I'm just SOL?

Join Hex's discord, I think they said there should be some extras. :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard (Closed, thanks for participating!)
Post by: musdem on Mon, 05 October 2020, 15:52:03
Quote from: keyboardkrill on Mon, 05 October 2020, 14:26:49
Quote from: musdem on Mon, 05 October 2020, 12:09:27
Damn. Didn't get any notification of this at all. I take it there will be no second run and I'm just SOL?

Join Hex's discord, I think they said there should be some extras. :thumb:

I'll have to try that, though knowing how my luck goes I will still be hoping for a second run.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard (Closed, thanks for participating!)
Post by: Nhilros on Mon, 05 October 2020, 18:54:23
Oh what the hell. I basically go away 1 weekend and it's gone already..

I cannot get hold of any hardware lately, what is going on. Keyboards, 3080 GPU, PS5, Xbox..

Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard (Closed, thanks for participating!)
Post by: bball2 on Wed, 20 January 2021, 13:18:06
Update from discord (Jan 17, 2021):

Quote
CNC has been completed, ano is currently under way

 :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard (Closed, thanks for participating!)
Post by: E.E.L. Ambiense on Wed, 20 January 2021, 13:19:28
Rock on!
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard (Closed, thanks for participating!)
Post by: Finite on Sun, 11 April 2021, 14:57:44
Gonna need a fat update when extras are ready for preorder, got into the hobby just a tad too late and missed this beaut.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: nathanchere on Mon, 12 April 2021, 05:30:26
Quote from: Kasterborous on Sun, 04 October 2020, 13:19:17
Thanks for joining everyone!

Updates will be posted here and the discord group!

More than 6 months with no official updates here... are we still on track for the "realistic estimated fulfillment date would be around 03/2021 - 04/2021"?
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: Kasterborous on Mon, 12 April 2021, 21:40:21
Quote from: nathanchere on Mon, 12 April 2021, 05:30:26
Quote from: Kasterborous on Sun, 04 October 2020, 13:19:17
Thanks for joining everyone!

Updates will be posted here and the discord group!

More than 6 months with no official updates here... are we still on track for the "realistic estimated fulfillment date would be around 03/2021 - 04/2021"?

Woops sorry about that, forgot about updating GH.
As it stands, the shipment was just picked up by our logistics partners over in China, so it will take around 2~ish weeks to reach us.
After that, we'll do our best to complete QC and packing within 5 days. Realistically we're looking at an early-mid May fulfilment at this point in time.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard (Closed, thanks for participating!)
Post by: Kasterborous on Mon, 12 April 2021, 21:41:16
Quote from: Finite on Sun, 11 April 2021, 14:57:44
Gonna need a fat update when extras are ready for preorder, got into the hobby just a tab too late and missed this beaut.

We'll announce extras after we fulfill our GB units.
Title: Re: [GB] HEX.6C - A Southpaw Fullsize Keyboard
Post by: nathanchere on Sat, 17 April 2021, 15:35:21
Quote from: Kasterborous on Mon, 12 April 2021, 21:40:21
After that, we'll do our best to complete QC and packing within 5 days. Realistically we're looking at an early-mid May fulfilment at this point in time.

That's still a really good effort at the original timeline. Thanks for the update!