Yeah, it's interesting to see how something like this is a big enough issue to people that it brings out the voice in people.
I'm still waiting on any info at all about my order. I'm trying to keep my chin up about it and admire the posts of other M65-A owners. I'm going to have a hard time making time to build it though since I didn't expect it to be this long. I know I'd definitely be happier getting this board than getting a refund, but this whole thing has made me a sort of jaded. I know that finally getting this delivered won't have the same brilliance and awe as I first hoped for, but I'm determined to see this through until the end.
I know exactly what you mean. I got mine a few weeks ago and, man, was it bitter-sweet.
I've never waited with so much anticipation for a board before and was really hyped when jchan initially started shipping in the summer and I got everything ready for the build immediately. Assembled and lubed my frankenswitches, clipped and lubed my stabs, got my sip sockets ready, trimmed my LEDs, and got my hex ready to flash. I've been ready to solder for months now.
But when I got my board it was less excitement and more a feeling of relief, "Phew, at least I got what I paid for." I inspected the contents of the box and found two issues (1. machining line going across the back of the nylon bottom 2. USB port housing on PCB is bent) but I'm going to take care of these issues myself because it still seems like jchan is being flakey with communication/updates. Honestly, little disappointing since by my count (going off jchan's updates) my board should've gone through 3rounds of QC so I assumed I'd be getting something flawless.
After I inspected everything I put everything back in the box and kinda just didn't want to look at it anymore so it's sitting in the back of my closet right now.
What't the 3M part number for the rubber feet?
I think I remember Jchan saying that they’re custom. It was one of the selling points when he was hyping up the GB.
Edit: I’d look for a quote but there are a lot of pages in this thread.
I recall the same. Also recall him giving a presentation at a meet somewhere and talking about how he had a massive email chain just about rubber feet.
Man, this is another thing I am disappointed by. Honestly, at some point jchan noticed that he didn't account for the extra bases but failed to inform any of us (at least those that bought an extra base) and just started shipping units. Then he failed to answer inquiries about the missing set of feet until asked about it several times. And when he finally addressed it the conclusion was we had to buy the extra feet because he forgot to account for the extra bases. I'd be less bothered if these weren't custom and I didn't have to wait for jchan to stock these and charge a premium for custom molded feet.
uhh, jchan, can I get a set of feet instead of my "free gift" whenever that happens?