Author Topic: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade (Read 39051 times)

Fredington · « **Reply #50 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)_/¯

HungerMechanic · « **Reply #51 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?

Fredington · « **Reply #52 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.

Fredington · « **Reply #53 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.

blur410 · « **Reply #54 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?

pandaman97 · « **Reply #55 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

aa212121 · « **Reply #56 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

Fredington · « **Reply #57 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.

blur410 · « **Reply #58 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.

Fredington · « **Reply #59 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!

synthtastic · « **Reply #60 on:** Fri, 26 August 2022, 20:42:40 »

Hyped...Ready to prog.

zawarski · « **Reply #61 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.

Morbii · « **Reply #62 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!

Fredington · « **Reply #63 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.

synthtastic · « **Reply #64 on:** Sun, 25 September 2022, 21:08:33 »

Wow this is gonna be fantastic!!!

filefish · « **Reply #65 on:** Mon, 26 September 2022, 06:49:19 »

Those look amazing. I can't wait!

SwitchKeys · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 14 October 2022, 20:35:06 »

We've received shipping notification from SP.

copper4eva · « **Reply #67 on:** Sat, 15 October 2022, 10:21:51 »

Is this group buy still available for ordering on the US site?

filefish · « **Reply #68 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?

chaucer · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 18 October 2022, 20:10:00 »

This blue color looks very comfortable

Fredington · « **Reply #70 on:** Mon, 24 October 2022, 10:25:45 »

Some vendors will begin shipping to customers this week!

filefish · « **Reply #71 on:** Mon, 24 October 2022, 10:31:42 »

That's wonderful! Crossing my fingers Mechs & Co is among them!

Shorle · « **Reply #72 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:

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

Edit: Are these deskmat images available somewhere to be used as wallpapers?

SwitchKeys · « **Reply #73 on:** Mon, 07 November 2022, 15:37:34 »

Our extras are live on switchkeys.com.au

hottrout · « **Reply #74 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.

filefish · « **Reply #75 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?

blur410 · « **Reply #76 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.

Morbii · « **Reply #77 on:** Fri, 25 November 2022, 19:05:21 »

Ahh, is that what's holding it up?

Fredington · « **Reply #78 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:

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.

Morbii · « **Reply #79 on:** Mon, 28 November 2022, 11:38:43 »

psyched you’re taking the effort to make it perfect!

nathanrosspowell · « **Reply #80 on:** Mon, 28 November 2022, 22:25:41 »

Quick snap of how I'm rocking my set. Feels great to me

Morbii · « **Reply #81 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.

pixelpusher · « **Reply #82 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

love it. great pairing.

filefish · « **Reply #83 on:** Mon, 05 December 2022, 17:29:29 »

Just received mine today!

dahun.kim@ · « **Reply #84 on:** Tue, 06 December 2022, 03:12:56 »

Quote from: filefish on Mon, 05 December 2022, 17:29:29

Just received mine today!

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Wowwww~!~!! looks great! :thumb:

kukkurovaca · « **Reply #85 on:** Tue, 06 December 2022, 22:05:46 »

I don't have a color-coordinating board on hand for these guys yet but

splodeybaloney · « **Reply #86 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

bkrownd · « **Reply #87 on:** Thu, 08 December 2022, 15:39:13 »

I wonder if more extras might be released after the problem keys are fixed?

filefish · « **Reply #88 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.

arydi · « **Reply #89 on:** Thu, 29 December 2022, 00:33:18 »

Well worth the wait.

bkrownd · « **Reply #90 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.

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Author Topic: [GB] SA 8010 // Two keys being remade (Read 39051 times)