There's the thread!
So how many boards have been sold so far?
What are the pros / cons of the different anodization? I literally have no idea.
Do you have a colour sample of the dark blue. Saw the Pantone colour but not sure how it'll turn out. Any ideas if it'll look close to mid night blue?
You mentioned you ordered another prototype, I don't suppose it was one that shows what the mirrored number pad will look like?
Anyway, I have two orders in so far. This is my dream board :thumb:
ok that black with the light blue plate has convinced me
when i get paid i am ordering one of these if there are still slots
although i'm in for a red plate to match my DESKO set
is it too late to change the number pad to the proper size
/s
is it too late to change the number pad to the proper size
/s
?
Is that PCB ALPs compatible?
Might consider buying another one if it's ALPS.
Is that PCB ALPs compatible?
Might consider buying another one if it's ALPS.
The PCB is alps compatible. You would need a fixed layout alps specific plate for it which I would recommend getting laser cut at one of the community vendors. I can help you with the design or dimensions of the plate if you decide to go down that route.
Do you have a colour sample of the dark blue. Saw the Pantone colour but not sure how it'll turn out. Any ideas if it'll look close to mid night blue?
I have color samples that arrive tomorrow. The rep from the factory has given me pics of the color sample though the lighting isn't great and it doesn't quite show the colors too well. I'll take a proper picture tomorrow with some proper lighting.
Is that PCB ALPs compatible?
Might consider buying another one if it's ALPS.
The PCB is alps compatible. You would need a fixed layout alps specific plate for it which I would recommend getting laser cut at one of the community vendors. I can help you with the design or dimensions of the plate if you decide to go down that route.
Can you (as GB leader) get it cut and sell it to me instead? Carbon Fibre etc. I'm happy to add monies.
NEW SAMPLESShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/sMqWkeV.jpg)
Just wanted to put this up so you guys can get an idea of what the hard ano is like. Compared to the traditional anodization which is being done at an already fine grit, this produces a very finely matted anodized finish. Because of the nature of hard ano, the texture of the sandblasting is not preserved as it is a finish that both builds on and consumes the material. On the other hand, the traditional anodizing process results in a more glossy, shiny finish that is heavily dependent on sandblasting.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/4isKnsE.jpg)
Also, color samples. I would say that this, plus the picture at the top best represents the colors that are to be expected. This one is taken outside and the colors are mostly accurate. Red and light blue will appear less saturated. The dark blue though is a little more saturated and more blue than it would appear in this picture. The sample at the top better represents the colors in non-direct sunlight.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/NQEZKnr.jpg)
And finally, a lot of people who have already joined have decided to go the way of the heaviest configuration possible, can I can assure you, it's damn heavy. I would say 10ish lbs completely built.
Probably should have asked before: does the PCB come fully assembled sans switches? That is, diodes and controllers are installed, right? Thanks
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Hey, reconsiderit. I'd like to change a bunch of options on my board. Should I pm you for that?
Hey, reconsiderit. I'd like to change a bunch of options on my board. Should I pm you for that?
Shoot me an email at mill@switchplate.co. I'll have you cancel and reorder. Easier for me to keep track that way
NEW SAMPLESShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/sMqWkeV.jpg)
Just wanted to put this up so you guys can get an idea of what the hard ano is like. Compared to the traditional anodization which is being done at an already fine grit, this produces a very finely matted anodized finish. Because of the nature of hard ano, the texture of the sandblasting is not preserved as it is a finish that both builds on and consumes the material. On the other hand, the traditional anodizing process results in a more glossy, shiny finish that is heavily dependent on sandblasting.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/4isKnsE.jpg)
Also, color samples. I would say that this, plus the picture at the top best represents the colors that are to be expected. This one is taken outside and the colors are mostly accurate. Red and light blue will appear less saturated. The dark blue though is a little more saturated and more blue than it would appear in this picture. The sample at the top better represents the colors in non-direct sunlight.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/NQEZKnr.jpg)
And finally, a lot of people who have already joined have decided to go the way of the heaviest configuration possible, can I can assure you, it's damn heavy. I would say 10ish lbs completely built.
I ordered the dark blue and that sample doesn't match what I expected from the Pantone color at all which is worrying. It looks purple on all 3 of my monitors. Is this subject to change? Can we get more pictures that do it justice otherwise I think I may like to change my color choice.
Hey, reconsiderit. I'd like to change a bunch of options on my board. Should I pm you for that?
Shoot me an email at mill@switchplate.co. I'll have you cancel and reorder. Easier for me to keep track that way
Let there be pixel art...
WinkeyShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/VwyEtOf.png)
WinkeylessShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/vOqVFdf.png)
SkidolchaShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/lhRuPVa.png)
I might just be a tad excited for this to GB :p
Let there be pixel art...
WinkeyShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/VwyEtOf.png)
WinkeylessShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/vOqVFdf.png)
SkidolchaShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/lhRuPVa.png)
I might just be a tad excited for this to GB :p
These are cool. What do you use to create them?
Sent an email to change my case color to silver rather than the grey I originally ordered. Thanks! Sorry for the change.Hey, reconsiderit. I'd like to change a bunch of options on my board. Should I pm you for that?
Shoot me an email at mill@switchplate.co. I'll have you cancel and reorder. Easier for me to keep track that way
Finally found some time to throw a mock-up of this thing together and the mirrored numpad might actually be a really nice thing to have. Again, some people mentioned that having the thumb above the 2u zero which I didn't really think of till I gave it a go. Certainly feels more natural than the standard layout though some of the functions (like the numpad arrows) aren't as intuitive as it's mirrored.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/p6jCmDB.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/8XKepXs.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/tBSf9Fc.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/12a3VWk.jpg)
Any possibility that the case will have an underglow diffuser option?
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Any possibility that the case will have an underglow diffuser option?
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If you chose to have a brass weight, I'm sure you could make some kind of transparent insert.
Any possibility that the case will have an underglow diffuser option?
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If you chose to have a brass weight, I'm sure you could make some kind of transparent insert.
well, if you get no weight, i think the case bottom is the same, no?
or can i save $120 and not have a giant hole in the bottom of my case
oh my god i just looked at the album of renders and stuff and i feel like a big idiot
Any possibility that the case will have an underglow diffuser option?
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If you chose to have a brass weight, I'm sure you could make some kind of transparent insert.
well, if you get no weight, i think the case bottom is the same, no?
or can i save $120 and not have a giant hole in the bottom of my case
oh my god i just looked at the album of renders and stuff and i feel like a big idiot
No, if you don't choose a weight, no hole is made in the bottom of the case. It's one solid piece. It says on the product page: 'Weight is integrated into the design of the case. "Without weight" specifies a solid aluminum bottom.'
Yep I did choose the weight option. Anyone know of anyone who does diffusers like this? Does the SP PCB have underglow?Any possibility that the case will have an underglow diffuser option?
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If you chose to have a brass weight, I'm sure you could make some kind of transparent insert.
Yep I did choose the weight option. Anyone know of anyone who does diffusers like this? Does the SP PCB have underglow?Any possibility that the case will have an underglow diffuser option?
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If you chose to have a brass weight, I'm sure you could make some kind of transparent insert.
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Yep I did choose the weight option. Anyone know of anyone who does diffusers like this? Does the SP PCB have underglow?Any possibility that the case will have an underglow diffuser option?
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If you chose to have a brass weight, I'm sure you could make some kind of transparent insert.
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From the prototype board above, the layout doesn't seem to support surface mount RGB leds. Maybe there's a spot for them and I'm just not seeing them. Anyway, to make diffuse would be really simple, you just measure the hole size (from the inside) and the height and then laser cut a piece of acrylic to fit in that spot and screw in via the screw holes. Won't sit flush with the bottom side, but I guess that wouldn't matter so much.
If we don't reach the 65 units, I assume this still going to production, right? Is there an moq? Or just an order cap?I believe the MOQ on this one is 45 units.
If we don't reach the 65 units, I assume this still going to production, right? Is there an moq? Or just an order cap?I believe the MOQ on this one is 45 units.
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Yep I've been keeping track. I think one person posted here since reconsiderit updated the topic, so hopefully that brings it down to 6. Really hope we hit it!If we don't reach the 65 units, I assume this still going to production, right? Is there an moq? Or just an order cap?I believe the MOQ on this one is 45 units.
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So we need 7 more entries o.O
Yep I've been keeping track. I think one person posted here since reconsiderit updated the topic, so hopefully that brings it down to 6. Really hope we hit it!If we don't reach the 65 units, I assume this still going to production, right? Is there an moq? Or just an order cap?I believe the MOQ on this one is 45 units.
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So we need 7 more entries o.O
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🤞🤞🤞🤞Yep I've been keeping track. I think one person posted here since reconsiderit updated the topic, so hopefully that brings it down to 6. Really hope we hit it!If we don't reach the 65 units, I assume this still going to production, right? Is there an moq? Or just an order cap?I believe the MOQ on this one is 45 units.
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So we need 7 more entries o.O
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I'm going to be devastated if this doesn't go to prod
Hopefully it makes moq. I sold 3 boards to afford buying this board.
According to reconsiderit on Reddit, we've reached MOQ!
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/90ic5i/gb_southpaw_full_size/e38p22o/
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According to reconsiderit on Reddit, we've reached MOQ!Awesome!
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/90ic5i/gb_southpaw_full_size/e38p22o/
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According to reconsiderit on Reddit, we've reached MOQ!
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/90ic5i/gb_southpaw_full_size/e38p22o/
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So what's the dillio? We met moq. Orders are being submitted?
Sent you an email but I figured I'd follow up here.I emailed him will be waiting for the reimbursement as well. My PayPal invoice(?) says that I will be reimbursed Friday August 10th to my pay pal balance. So it seems to be a PayPal thing.
I saw the email for the re-invoice, but I haven't seen a refund for the original yet. Will you be processing those soon?
I don't want to pay the new invoice until the refund has been issued.
What's this about a reinvoice? I haven't heard anything.
What's this about a reinvoice? I haven't heard anything.
Only for those who chose Hard Anodizing :)
Hard anodizing + 7075 aluminumWhat's this about a reinvoice? I haven't heard anything.
Only for those who chose Hard Anodizing :)
i chose hard anodizing
Hard anodizing + 7075 aluminumWhat's this about a reinvoice? I haven't heard anything.
Only for those who chose Hard Anodizing :)
i chose hard anodizing
Did those orders end up getting submitted to the factory?
Did those orders end up getting submitted to the factory?
Still waiting on a number of people to pay their reissued invoices as they're waiting on the system to process their refunds. It'll probably be submitted at the end-ish of this week or next week when I'm back in the US.
Has the order been placed? It feels like this GB is already off to a rocky start...
Has the order been placed? It feels like this GB is already off to a rocky start...
Has the order been placed? It feels like this GB is already off to a rocky start...
Has the order been placed? It feels like this GB is already off to a rocky start...
I've finalized numbers and am waiting on a final invoice from the factory. Shouldn't be too long before I start sending out pics of things being made.
It took a little while to get things started as I went to China to check up on things to make sure things wouldn't fall apart midway though the GB. Just got back this Tuesday. I'll have some pics to share later.
Has the order been placed? It feels like this GB is already off to a rocky start...
I've finalized numbers and am waiting on a final invoice from the factory. Shouldn't be too long before I start sending out pics of things being made.
It took a little while to get things started as I went to China to check up on things to make sure things wouldn't fall apart midway though the GB. Just got back this Tuesday. I'll have some pics to share later.
been like 3 weeks, any updates?
been like 3 weeks, any updates?
Order submitted and paid for. The factory hasn't started anything yet but they're in the process of ordering materials. The typhoon that hit just this week will probably slow things down a ittle bit, but once I get a solid date back from them I'll start doing updates.
been like 3 weeks, any updates?
Order submitted and paid for. The factory hasn't started anything yet but they're in the process of ordering materials. The typhoon that hit just this week will probably slow things down a ittle bit, but once I get a solid date back from them I'll start doing updates.
In case anyone didn't get it, there was an email update stating that machining has begun.nice
I haven't checked with the factory lately but they should be well done with CNC. I know that they haven't been finished yet since they're backed up on the finishing stage of things. From my rep, it sounds like they have a backlog of things since the SP65 cases that were CNCed two weeks ago still haven't been polished and deburred when I checked in with them yesterday.
As far as PCBs go, I'm paying for them tonight and it shouldn't be long before they're done.
And on the packaging side of things, I need to grab quotes from a few places for foam. Will most likely be using standard double walled mailers.
And yes, we're still on track for the Q4 2018 / Q1 2019 ship date.
Acrylic plates were delivered earlier this week, but wrong files were sent for cutting. There are only a handful of them so they will be reordered and the ones that are on hand will be allocated to b-stock which will be available on the website shortly. The cases will be in queue for the hand finishing stage and should be finished around the beginning of December. Material for the plates have just arrived and will be cut shortly. These do not require any hand finishing (deburring, etc…) and are on schedule to be anodized with the cases by the time those finish up. PCB order was submitted with Lunar last week and should be finished shortly. We are on schedule for delivery mid Q1 2019.
I just noticed that reconsiderit posted an update on Reddit yesterday that hadn't made its way here yet:QuoteAcrylic plates were delivered earlier this week, but wrong files were sent for cutting. There are only a handful of them so they will be reordered and the ones that are on hand will be allocated to b-stock which will be available on the website shortly. The cases will be in queue for the hand finishing stage and should be finished around the beginning of December. Material for the plates have just arrived and will be cut shortly. These do not require any hand finishing (deburring, etc…) and are on schedule to be anodized with the cases by the time those finish up. PCB order was submitted with Lunar last week and should be finished shortly. We are on schedule for delivery mid Q1 2019.
Great to hear everything's on track for mid Q1 :thumb:
i should buy switches
anyone got any suggestions? im doing half plate
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i should buy switches
anyone got any suggestions? im doing half plate
The V2 Zealios are suppose to be good if you're into tactile. i'll be putting some V2 Zilents in mine when it comes. I ordered an extra PCB and I might do lubed vint. blacks on that one.
it's that time where i ask for an update again
it's that time where i ask for an update again
So it turns out that they machined the side cutout incorrectly so those will be redone soon. They've tested fitted all the weights and bottoms so those fit together fine without any issues. On track for delivery sometime earlier next year.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/W8GRIZj.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/FJlocsO.png)
The incorrectly machined part that I'm talking about are where the faces highlighted in blue meet. I'm assuming they were in the process of figuring out how to machine those faces from the top down and forgot about it. Luckily they compared it with the control unit that was finished when I was there.
found out I lost interest in this GB, so I'm selling my spot. I'm looking to get exactly how much I paid. pm for infobump lmao
EDIT: dunno if requesting a refund would work, but I'd prefer since no fees would be lost to paypal
Puddsy is late with his monthly check in, so I'll take up the reins.
I’m way late to this and new to the hobby. Will there be extras for sale?
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I’m way late to this and new to the hobby. Will there be extras for sale?
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Not sure about extras, but Myoth is selling his spot in the group buy. Just look a few posts above.
I’m way late to this and new to the hobby. Will there be extras for sale?
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Not sure about extras, but Myoth is selling his spot in the group buy. Just look a few posts above.
That spot has been sold unfortunately. I inquired about it just the other day.
So, how's the project going? Any updates?
Selling my spot in this GB.
Black WKL, no weight, red alu half plate, PCB, stabs.
Reconsiderit is already aware and will change the address on my order when you buy the spot from me.
PM me.
What if someone hypothetically wanted to change colors is it too late :blank:
What if someone hypothetically wanted to change colors is it too late :blank:
They're almost done. It's a little late for color changes.
What if someone hypothetically wanted to change colors is it too late :blank:
They're almost done. It's a little late for color changes.
Hey there, I send an email to you about changing my shipping address. Is it too late for that?
reconsiderit, how's the project going? Any photos of the board?
Found updates here...
https://switchplate.co/blogs/news/late-march-group-buy-updates (https://switchplate.co/blogs/news/late-march-group-buy-updates)
This was the latest Discord update on April 16th:
"Waiting to hear back from my rep again, but they should be done now. Apparently the bottoms weren't done last I checked in with them
I should be checking in with them a little more often but work and school is all over the place at the moment so I haven't had a proper chance to sit down and reorganize
I'm expecting anodization to be completed in about 1-2 weeks after which the factory will be assembling them and shipping them to me
I'll put up an update on my website soon with more details once I know more"
SOUTHPAW FULL SIZE
According to my factory contact during the last update, only the CNC was completed and not hand finishing. Will update soon as I get a clear answer from the rep on what the status of the boards are.
Noticed reconsiderit posted a new update on his site (https://switchplate.co/blogs/news/late-april-group-buy-updates):QuoteSOUTHPAW FULL SIZE
According to my factory contact during the last update, only the CNC was completed and not hand finishing. Will update soon as I get a clear answer from the rep on what the status of the boards are.
Noticed reconsiderit posted a new update on his site (https://switchplate.co/blogs/news/late-april-group-buy-updates):QuoteSOUTHPAW FULL SIZE
According to my factory contact during the last update, only the CNC was completed and not hand finishing. Will update soon as I get a clear answer from the rep on what the status of the boards are.
SOUTHPAW 65+ AND SOUTHPAW FS
Had a long talk with the factory over these two projects and it seems that the reason they're not being done at an adequate pace is that they've pushed other things ahead of it due to order volume. This factory is a larger one and also handles orders that are many times larger than what we are doing. It's understandable that they prioritize those orders but I have cleared the issue up with them and will try to get things made as soon as possible. I am still discussing with the rep to see when the boards will be completed so I can give everyone a concrete ETA.
Southpaw Fullsize is being hand finished right now. They've found some issues I've pointed out during my visit and are remaking some parts such as the tops due to inconsistencies in the chamfers. The remaining units that do not have this issue are being serialized and hand finished in order to achieve the 'seamless' look. I will see what the situation on the remade tops are and decide on how anodizing will progress once I know.
Pantone colors for Southpaw 65 have been sent to the manufacturer. They should be starting shortly. I'll request pictures as they finish up.
Another update on the website: (https://switchplate.co/blogs/news/early-may-group-buy-updates)QuoteSOUTHPAW 65+ AND SOUTHPAW FS
Had a long talk with the factory over these two projects and it seems that the reason they're not being done at an adequate pace is that they've pushed other things ahead of it due to order volume. This factory is a larger one and also handles orders that are many times larger than what we are doing. It's understandable that they prioritize those orders but I have cleared the issue up with them and will try to get things made as soon as possible. I am still discussing with the rep to see when the boards will be completed so I can give everyone a concrete ETA.
Southpaw Fullsize is being hand finished right now. They've found some issues I've pointed out during my visit and are remaking some parts such as the tops due to inconsistencies in the chamfers. The remaining units that do not have this issue are being serialized and hand finished in order to achieve the 'seamless' look. I will see what the situation on the remade tops are and decide on how anodizing will progress once I know.
Pantone colors for Southpaw 65 have been sent to the manufacturer. They should be starting shortly. I'll request pictures as they finish up.
Edit: He linked a picture of the inconsistencies in the chamfers in there: https://i.imgur.com/SkMTEK6.jpg (https://i.imgur.com/SkMTEK6.jpg)
Appreciate the update! Will these boards that passed Stage 1 QC move on to anodizing?
Any chance of extras on your site after GB fulfillment, or perhaps factory seconds?
I have b-stock pre production units on hand right now. I have 3 or 4 extras I've ordered from the factory that should be a-stock
Which Discord server is reconsiderit posting Southpaw updates to? I'm actually in the Southpaw 65% group buy, not this one; he's not exactly making it easy to find the updates.
Reconsiderit posted on Discord that they are being anodized, but there was a problem with the grey 7075 (color matching the tops and bottoms specifically) so he's going to sort that out, he's estimating about another 2 months until they're shipped.Where dose the weight go?
Heres a few pictures he posted:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/446012048095182858/586352538358644788/mmexport1558519820230.jpg
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/446012048095182858/586352640842137610/mmexport1558519815845.jpg
The weight was optional, you can see in the last picture that was posted before these the boards on the bottom shelf have the weight cutout.Reconsiderit posted on Discord that they are being anodized, but there was a problem with the grey 7075 (color matching the tops and bottoms specifically) so he's going to sort that out, he's estimating about another 2 months until they're shipped.Where dose the weight go?
Heres a few pictures he posted:
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/446012048095182858/586352538358644788/mmexport1558519820230.jpg
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/446012048095182858/586352640842137610/mmexport1558519815845.jpg
Which Discord server is reconsiderit posting Southpaw updates to? I'm actually in the Southpaw 65% group buy, not this one; he's not exactly making it easy to find the updates.
Here's (https://discord.gg/HeCgWR) the discord invite to the server.
I've just posted another update on the grey anodizing situation on my server as well as on the website but I'll throw it here one more time for visibility.
The issue with the grey anodizing was that the factory wasn't confident they could get the colors/shades to match between the top and the bottom because of the material. They guaranteed black and silver but couldn't guarantee grey.
I discussed with the rep on Sunday and I was told that she talked to the factory boss about the situation and they've sent some people to their anodizing supplier to discuss the issue since they had produced the grey prototype in 7075 without a problem. I'm still waiting to hear back but I'll update everyone as soon as I know more.
For now, the 6061 units should be done. I requested some pictures and will post them once I have them.
I've just posted another update on the grey anodizing situation on my server as well as on the website but I'll throw it here one more time for visibility.
The issue with the grey anodizing was that the factory wasn't confident they could get the colors/shades to match between the top and the bottom because of the material. They guaranteed black and silver but couldn't guarantee grey.
I discussed with the rep on Sunday and I was told that she talked to the factory boss about the situation and they've sent some people to their anodizing supplier to discuss the issue since they had produced the grey prototype in 7075 without a problem. I'm still waiting to hear back but I'll update everyone as soon as I know more.
For now, the 6061 units should be done. I requested some pictures and will post them once I have them.
That's good news for the 6061units.
I hate to ask, but I saw the plates for the southpaw 65% were misaligned for ISO users, southpaw fullsize have the same problem?
I missed this and would like one, happy to do black or grey. No problem with delays. Anyone want out?
If anyone else wants me to take their spot, I'm into black or grey, let me know!
Appreciate the update. I'm guessing the 6061 boards will be shipped at the same time as the 7075 boards?
So its been a year can we get an update?
07/09/2019:
I'm still working on contacting the factory to get an update on the cases with grain
will update on the website once I have more details
I'm away from home and haven't had a chance to sit down and work on things but have made some progress and spoken to the rep a few timesNice, thank you very much for the update!
Packaging was ordered on Friday and should arrive next week (6/29). Keyboards should now be completed but I'll confirm with the rep as soon as I get the chance.
I'm going to have the factory ship these to me pre-packaged so I can quickly go over these and send them out with minimal delays.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/hjGWwd2.jpg)
I'm away from home and haven't had a chance to sit down and work on things but have made some progress and spoken to the rep a few times
Packaging was ordered on Friday and should arrive next week (6/29). Keyboards should now be completed but I'll confirm with the rep as soon as I get the chance.
I'm going to have the factory ship these to me pre-packaged so I can quickly go over these and send them out with minimal delays.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/hjGWwd2.jpg)
I'm away from home and haven't had a chance to sit down and work on things but have made some progress and spoken to the rep a few times
Packaging was ordered on Friday and should arrive next week (6/29). Keyboards should now be completed but I'll confirm with the rep as soon as I get the chance.
I'm going to have the factory ship these to me pre-packaged so I can quickly go over these and send them out with minimal delays.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/hjGWwd2.jpg)
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/l4BymN1.jpg)
QC compete, waiting on boxes and shipping crate.
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/l4BymN1.jpg)
QC compete, waiting on boxes and shipping crate.
All keyboards done. Waiting on the top piece of foam as that wasn't ordered with the rest of the foam for some reason. They should be ready to ship to me then.
Any update on tracking?
I'm pretty sure they're different shipments. He posted the tracking number to the 65+ thread a few minutes before he said he's waiting on a tracking number in here.Any update on tracking?
I believe both the Southpaw 65% and FS orders were shipped together. Regardless though the packages have been delivered and I think reconsiderist said he'd look through it this weekend.
Edit: Here's the tracking if you were still interested: 110385321707
Reconsiderit, how are things coming along with the orders? I asked on discord but I'm not sure if you saw it or not.
Reconsiderit, how are things coming along with the orders? I asked on discord but I'm not sure if you saw it or not.
I dont quite have time to start on these quite yet. Very busy with school and work (taking 6 classes was a mistake) and need to wrap up southpaw 65 group buy first.
Good news is that the Southpaw Full Size units came pre-packaged, for the most part, from the factory. I need to sort and pack hardware and add whatever extras were ordered with the board and then ship.
As mentioned in the 65 channel, GH is down so I'll post a quick update here
Since 65 is waiting on hardware I've gotten the chance to start on this
The factory frustratingly didn't tap some of the screw holes deep enough so I'm here tapping them all by hand which really sucks
it might take a little longer than expected to ship these out because of this
If any of you guys are at norcal this coming weekend I can try and finish those units then to cut out the whole shipping process
Out of the 11 or so boards I've done two have come out with issues that affect functionality or are major. I have enough extras in either black or grey to cover 5 or so that fail QC.
Just completed sorting and counting as well as QC. Will be working with the spreadsheet and starting to send emails out this week. In the final few boards, only one completely unusable top and bottom.
I've just sorted out some final issues for Southpaw65 so will be fulfilling those first. Should take a few days and will be able to move onto Fullsize after.
As for addresses, I've gone through and changed everyone's addresses if requested through email. You can check your current shipping address through the order confirmation link. If incorrect, please send me an email. Do not send a PM.
Just completed sorting and counting as well as QC. Will be working with the spreadsheet and starting to send emails out this week. In the final few boards, only one completely unusable top and bottom.
I've just sorted out some final issues for Southpaw65 so will be fulfilling those first. Should take a few days and will be able to move onto Fullsize after.
As for addresses, I've gone through and changed everyone's addresses if requested through email. You can check your current shipping address through the order confirmation link. If incorrect, please send me an email. Do not send a PM.
Thanks for the update and the pictures.
I tried to check that my shipping address is correct but I get this instead:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/cLOniiF.png])
So I've gone over all of the boards and have worked on the spreadsheet. It's mostly done but I need to see what exactly can be shipped, what can be fixed, and what has to be remade. For units that need to be remade (functionality issues) I'll be going to the same place that did the second run of Lunar. I'm talking to them about lead time right now, but should be quick. They managed 55 keyboards in about a Month and I'm confident in their abilities.
I have about 7 or 8 boards that are 100% flawless. Those will be shipped out as soon as I complete southpaw 65. The black friday rush is here and impacts shipping in most metros. If you'd like to have your board shipped after it's died down a bit (late next week), please email me and I can arrange for it.
So I've gone over all of the boards and have worked on the spreadsheet. It's mostly done but I need to see what exactly can be shipped, what can be fixed, and what has to be remade. For units that need to be remade (functionality issues) I'll be going to the same place that did the second run of Lunar. I'm talking to them about lead time right now, but should be quick. They managed 55 keyboards in about a Month and I'm confident in their abilities.
I have about 7 or 8 boards that are 100% flawless. Those will be shipped out as soon as I complete southpaw 65. The black friday rush is here and impacts shipping in most metros. If you'd like to have your board shipped after it's died down a bit (late next week), please email me and I can arrange for it.
Will you be posing the spreadsheet?
Also, if our board doesn't suffer from functionality issues and is only cosmetic, can we just have it shipped as it?
Thanks!
If our order number is not on the spreadsheet does that mean our board passed QC?According to his discord these 10 have to be remade getting lost in shipping or not fixable.
I can do cera locally at cost or can send it to whoever you prefer
there's a vendor called keycoat that I've seen some work from at socal that looks very good if anyone wants more than the standard cera
but locally, the cera runs around 30-60 bucks depending on color
I talked to them last week in person and they can do qty discounts, though, it's per setup
so multiple boards would need to be the same color
So you'll have a few options on what to do
For those with boards that have surface blemishes
1) take the board as is. I'll ship to you.
2) take the board as is. I ship your order to a cera place of your choosing. This way you save on shipping.
3) Local cerakote, you choose a color, pay what they charge, and I ship it to you with the cera completed
4) Wait for a new board from the other factory. Production will start after CNY. I will need to check in with them on lead times since they are busy with a lot of other GBs
For those with boards that have issues that cannot be fixed with paint or cera
1) wait for a new board from the other factory. Same as #4 above
2) If supply allows, take a board that has surface blems and cera
Packing the keyboards that have passed QC right now. Should be ready to go out tomorrow. You should get a tracking tonight or tomorrow morning for those boards that have passed QC.
The QC photos were posted to discord: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Szmi4fjOSAmNJVimSv4bw5WVO7wbiT2Q?usp=sharing
reconsiderit mentioned that 1 or 2 might be missing and he'd take care of those tomorrow.
Any updates on this GB? I never received an email or any kind of direct correspondence about my order and I haven't seen anyone else post about getting their keyboards.
Is this GB dead?
Any possibility to buy the boards with the defects?
where were you able to pick up B stock? was it already all sold out?