[IC] Oceanographer - Official GB Dates, Vendors, and Colors Finalized!!

[Yuinth]

I like a lot the look and inspiration of this board. Very interesting the diode-less PCB.
If possible make renders or photos available of the other color options before the GB.
Can't wait to see what knob options become available, just filled the IC form.
Will definitely try to get one on February, my wallet does not appreciate it.

[Fantaku]

It has a speaker?

[Diamagisk]

Loving the design. Hoping to see a red colour option. Even if not I will be picking this up come February!

[AllieBlairThomas]

Logically, I should not be as much of a fan of this board as I am, but holy crap this is nice.

[Hedgey]

It has a speaker?

Yup!  Same speaker that is in the Planks!

Loving the design. Hoping to see a red colour option. Even if not I will be picking this up come February!

Thanks!  Unfortunately there was not a lot of interest for Red so we omitted at this time. 

[Diamagisk]

Ah no worries! Still super excited to get one in one of the offered colours.

[Drakenocas]

I love this design, a whole lot.  Do you have a example of the pantone you are using for the dark green or/and  purple?  I am hung up on my answer on the IC, and I am just going to fill in black, but I may like the green or purple depending of the pantone.

[werc]

I assume it is too late, but any chance for a polycarb case?

[Hedgey]

I love this design, a whole lot.  Do you have a example of the pantone you are using for the dark green or/and  purple?  I am hung up on my answer on the IC, and I am just going to fill in black, but I may like the green or purple depending of the pantone.

Yeah we'll be posting once we confirm the purple and green.  We want the green to be more along a forest green for sure.  Purple if possible a nice deep one as well.  But we'll get sample pics before the GB.

I assume it is too late, but any chance for a polycarb case?

Unfortunately not at this time.  We just didn't have enough interest from the beginning.

[Bantalope]

When the GB happens is there going to be any limit to how many of each colour can be ordered or is it just till the 300 limit?

[Hedgey]

When the GB happens is there going to be any limit to how many of each colour can be ordered or is it just till the 300 limit?

Hey there!

Right now just the 300 limit.  If you're interested in purchasing more than 1, you can always direct message me here, or on Discord/Reddit and we can talk. My user name is the same across all of them.

[phatmasterq]

Lovingggg this layout - very keen. Sorry if this is a total newb question - is it safe to assume the PCB is QMK/Via compatible?

Good luck with this and subject to the question above, i'll be copping.

[i luv chuletas]

Too late to ask for an e-white option? 

Lovely design, I'll admit I forgot about this project through the Holidays.

Will likely try to hop on board!

[Hedgey]

Lovingggg this layout - very keen. Sorry if this is a total newb question - is it safe to assume the PCB is QMK/Via compatible?

Good luck with this and subject to the question above, i'll be copping.

Hey there, yes the PCB is/will be QMK and VIA Compatible.

Too late to ask for an e-white option? 

Lovely design, I'll admit I forgot about this project through the Holidays.

Will likely try to hop on board!

Unfortunately we just didn't get enough response to go with E-White this time.  However I know a few people will be getting custom cerakote options done to go with a white or other color.  (Myself included)

[i luv chuletas]

Lovingggg this layout - very keen. Sorry if this is a total newb question - is it safe to assume the PCB is QMK/Via compatible?

Good luck with this and subject to the question above, i'll be copping.

Hey there, yes the PCB is/will be QMK and VIA Compatible.

Too late to ask for an e-white option? 

Lovely design, I'll admit I forgot about this project through the Holidays.

Will likely try to hop on board!

Unfortunately we just didn't get enough response to go with E-White this time.  However I know a few people will be getting custom cerakote options done to go with a white or other color.  (Myself included)

Nice! Is that something I can reach out to you about directly?

Also, will there be renders of the dark green option before the GB, by any chance?

Thanks mate! 

 

[JoltFX]

^^ yes I would be interested in custom white cerakote as well


“𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙠𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙢.”

[MattyRice]

Are there any renders of the other colors?

[Hedgey]

Are there any renders of the other colors?

We're going to have color sample pics soon from the factory.  Unfortunately the holidays took a lot of wind out of our sails (pun intended) on momentum the last few weeks.

[njrobb]

Yo I love this board! I grew up on the coast in a area that was a pretty big staple in tall ship building/racing back in the day so this is a must have for me!

Is there a discord I could join?

Great IC btw, good luck!

[Hedgey]

Yo I love this board! I grew up on the coast in a area that was a pretty big staple in tall ship building/racing back in the day so this is a must have for me!

Is there a discord I could join?

Great IC btw, good luck!

Hey There, sorry I haven't checked GH in a long time.  I have a channel in the 40's discord. 

[Hedgey]

UPDATE:  GB is being pushed back a few weeks to allow for the 2nd round of prototypes to be manu'd and delivered.

[i luv chuletas]

Damn, delay is a blessing! I was fearing my budget was too tight for this in Feb.

Maybe now we'll get to see some green before the GB after all? 

[BrickParade]

i have to agree that the delay actually ends up working out well for me. This wouldn't have fit my budget but now I may be able to find room for it!

[Bantalope]

Any updates on predicted GB timing?

[Hedgey]

Any updates on predicted GB timing?

Hey there.  We were waiting for CNY to finish up, and then we can order our 2nd prototype.  I would venture a guess that April/May timeframe for the GB at this point.  I am hoping that the 2nd round protos (only 2 of them) won't take very long.

[Extra Fox]

IC response submitted.
Not having tried the 40% form factor before, and being a big fan of full-sized keyboards, this will be a bit of a stretch. But simply from a design perspective this is an absolutely compelling keyboard to me.

[Timception]

Yes, so cute!

[Rubbermilitia]

Looks awesome. Love the weight design, protos look fantastic.

[Hedgey]

I am awaiting to send in the updated designs for R2 of the prototype to the factory.  We've tightened up all the clearances and made adjustments based on the feedback of the 9 other prototype owners, and those done on stream as well.  GB is pushing back to May timeframe for now.

[Mootook]

Nice! Thanks for the update!

[bas72]

I love the fact that this little board has arrow keys. I need arrow keys! I have been looking for a use case to use DSS Honeywell on, and this may just be it. Hope the shipping costs to Europe will not be too outrageous... Keep up the great work!

[Hedgey]

I love the fact that this little board has arrow keys. I need arrow keys! I have been looking for a use case to use DSS Honeywell on, and this may just be it. Hope the shipping costs to Europe will not be too outrageous... Keep up the great work!

Most likely we're having a UK Vendor/Proxy just for that need.

[RKX]

Amazing board! Would love if you could make a navy or white color. Thanks. 

[Drakenocas]

Only driver that I've wanted this year.  Waiting patiently

[Hedgey]

Only driver that I've wanted this year.  Waiting patiently

Appreciate the patience.  R2 of the protos were ordered last week, and will be here at the end of May.  We're going to move very quickly once the new protos arrive, so pay attention. 

[UGunaLOSE]

ooooo this looks nice. Well done!

[bobtheguitar]

Phenomenal work. If I were ever going to buy a 40-ish% board, this would be it. (Sadly, I am never going to buy a 40-ish% board.)

[antsinyourpants]

Think this will be my first 40! As someone who loves the ocean, this speaks to me on another level Can't wait for the GB!

[cosmo10292]

I was just telling myself i didnt need another board....

I dont have a 40 yet...

**Wallet starts crying**

[Krolyk]

This is amazing!!

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[AndreasStr]

Is this project still on track for an early July GB?

[mymeepo]

Is this project still on track for an early July GB?

I don't think so. Hedgey said that global manufacturing delays also affect this group buy. The most recent developments are the coming arrival of a second prototype and news on the available colors. You can check the 40s discord #Oceanographer channel for a bit more lively conversation. Hedgey also said that he will soon update this thread with a new GB date

[antsinyourpants]

Is this project still on track for an early July GB?

I don't think so. Hedgey said that global manufacturing delays also affect this group buy. The most recent developments are the coming arrival of a second prototype and news on the available colors. You can check the 40s discord #Oceanographer channel for a bit more lively conversation. Hedgey also said that he will soon update this thread with a new GB date

Thank you for the update!

[William_S_Jones]

Good day @Hedgie, I thought I missed your GB, I'll be in for at least 1!

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[Hedgey]

BIG UPDATE BUMP!!  LETS GO!!!

1. Please fill out the new IC Form below.  Even if you filled out the first one, this is a much better gauge for me.
https://forms.gle/gUGY5Gf77aRSkmDH6

2. Group buy will be run through Aeternus Decorum for North America and Prototypist for EU/ASIA.
https://store.aeternus.co/
https://prototypist.net/

3. Group Buy Starts on September 1st.  It will close on September 17th.  There is an undisclosed limit due to resources available and we reserve the right to close the GB earlier than the projected end date.

4. Price for the Base kit is $350 USD (This includes Case, Brass Weight, Brass Plate, FR4 Plate, PCB with Speaker and SMD Indicator LEDs, OLED, Rotary Encoder, Aluminum knob, and Case Hardware)

5. Color Options will be below and you can see the samples in the IC form:  Jet Black, Ocean Blue, Forest Green, Rose Gold, Ursula Purple

6. Extra PCBs will be available for purchase along with extra hardware like OLEDs or Rotary Encoders

7. Custom Resin Knobs will be offered during the GB at $10 USD.  I am finalizing colors, patterns, and those will be available to view at GB announcement.

8. If you are interested in purchasing more than 1 board, please PM me directly so we can discuss specifics.

So without further adieu, here is the album of the first version of the prototypes.  There were no major visual changes on the exterior, and the only highlight of note is the blue in this album is not the blue in the GB.

https://imgur.com/a/U96EaXM

Previous ICs for Reference

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/k8hq2u/ic_oceanographer_vendor_group_buy_dates_colors/

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/k061ay/ic_oceanographer_a_premium_feature_rich_45_with/

-Hedgey

[tarokeebs]

wow, that brass weight is amazing!

[Hedgey]

wow, that brass weight is amazing!

Thank you!  I can only take partial credit as it was designed by a good friend. 

[surplusofchairs]

excited for this! enjoyed watching you build it on twitch

[Krolyk]

Can't wait for this.

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[Hedgey]

excited for this! enjoyed watching you build it on twitch

Can't wait for this.

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Thank you guys! 11 days!