[GB] Pearl 40% R1 Complete - www.pearlboards.com - Thank you!

[RealLaugh]

Hey buddy, I don't have a black pearl, only gray. I can link some of those pics if you would like and try to photoshop it darker?!

hey, no need for photoshop, no matter what color pearl or keycap color i just was interested to see how a maxkeys set with 6.25 space looks like because i'm planning to use maxkeys sa ninja on my green pearl 

[ojrask]

Went with Cyan and brass. I was about to order an additional plate and PCB, but with the $60+ shipping, I decided to drop those.
Can't wait!

Woot! Hey, if you order them, I will cancel the extra shipping and bundle them with your current order! I'll pm you about it

Ah no don't worry, I was ordering them bundled to the same order initially anyways. I just forgot that the shipping was so costly so I left them out to keep my financials happier. We're good.

I can join for other plate options in R2 in any case, right?

[Koobaczech]

Went with Cyan and brass. I was about to order an additional plate and PCB, but with the $60+ shipping, I decided to drop those.
Can't wait!

Woot! Hey, if you order them, I will cancel the extra shipping and bundle them with your current order! I'll pm you about it

Ah no don't worry, I was ordering them bundled to the same order initially anyways. I just forgot that the shipping was so costly so I left them out to keep my financials happier. We're good.

I can join for other plate options in R2 in any case, right?

There might not be a R2 sir! But i might stock a few extra PCB's and some acrylic plates!

Hey buddy, I don't have a black pearl, only gray. I can link some of those pics if you would like and try to photoshop it darker?!

hey, no need for photoshop, no matter what color pearl or keycap color i just was interested to see how a maxkeys set with 6.25 space looks like because i'm planning to use maxkeys sa ninja on my green pearl 

Ok, here you have it! I made a video just for you! GRAY Pearl - SA Maxkey Orange on Dolch - Cyan Alu plate

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcH0TxhBDTe/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcH0TxhBDTe/
https://www.instagram.com/p/BcH0TxhBDTe/

[eyedrop]

What's the best way to tell you if we want to change our order?  I am thinking of changing from pink to purple.

Email, PM, phone call, text message, letter with a pigeon?   

[Koobaczech]

What's the best way to tell you if we want to change our order?  I am thinking of changing from pink to purple.

Email, PM, phone call, text message, letter with a pigeon?   

Haha, just morse code me what you need! But idk, id take Pink over Purple ;]

[eyedrop]

What's the best way to tell you if we want to change our order?  I am thinking of changing from pink to purple.

Email, PM, phone call, text message, letter with a pigeon?   

Haha, just morse code me what you need! But idk, id take Pink over Purple ;]

Argh, you're not making it easy.  But again, there are only 3 orders of pink.  Will definitely be unique.  What keycaps would pair well with pink though?

Oh, can I give a friendly suggestion?  Would it be ok to have a spreadsheet of what engraved order number associate with each order (the invoice order number)?  So we'll know what number we'll be getting?

[Koobaczech]

Its your call SA Maxkey Pink, a ton of Originative Co Pink sets, GMK Skeletor xD So much would look dope

As for the engraving number form, it will be very tricky to get up anytime soon. I have shopify orders, paypal orders, mechkeys.ca orders, zFrontier orders, cash orders and other non-order number orders. It would take me a while to put it up, but I can definitely try once I organize every last order!

[donut_sauce]

When is our last day to switch our order to a different color? I’m also torn about my choice (silver) actually thinking of switching to either pink or cyan but not sure🤔

[donut_sauce]

Also the pink looks almost more magenta right? sorta like this?

[Koobaczech]

When is our last day to switch our order to a different color? I’m also torn about my choice (silver) actually thinking of switching to either pink or cyan but not sure🤔

Try to get your choice in before the GB closes bud! I think any of those are great choices!

Also the pink looks almost more magenta right? sorta like this?

Mm i don't think so, the pink should be darker than that! The purple is definitely lighter and more magenta-e, but i wouldn't say the pink is.

[RealLaugh]

thanks so much for the special request video! much appreciated

SA looks great on this board, will use SA Ninja with my green pearl

interesting that you have a 1.25/1/6.25/1.25/1 config on the bottom row (1.25 and 1 on left and right of space bar are inverted) - any reason for this or just for lolz?

[donut_sauce]

When is our last day to switch our order to a different color? I’m also torn about my choice (silver) actually thinking of switching to either pink or cyan but not sure🤔

Try to get your choice in before the GB closes bud! I think any of those are great choices!

Also the pink looks almost more magenta right? sorta like this?

Do u know what time u r planning on closing it tomorrow?

Mm i don't think so, the pink should be darker than that! The purple is definitely lighter and more magenta-e, but i wouldn't say the pink is.

[Koobaczech]

thanks so much for the special request video! much appreciated
SA looks great on this board, will use SA Ninja with my green pearl
interesting that you have a 1.25/1/6.25/1.25/1 config on the bottom row (1.25 and 1 on left and right of space bar are inverted) - any reason for this or just for lolz?

Of course buddy!! Anything for you. And lmfao, its because i wanted to show off that it can be built both ways xD

Do u know what time u r planning on closing it tomorrow?

Hey donut!! A full day from now, at midnight!! Dec 1st at 12pm. Like 29 hours from now (its 7:30 pm right now)!

[clee]

Ordered mine in black with red aluminum plate. Still not sure if I can handle 40%, but I know if I missed out on this, I'd be kicking myself.

[JFKroflcopter]

I already ordered a silver Pearl, but I think I just need some validation.

I'm pairing this with GMK Laser. I'm not quite brave enough to commit to the bright case colors (even though they look incredible), so I wanted to stick to silver, gray or black.

What do you guys think? Will Laser pair well with a silver case?

[foxlive]

And now I realize I want one as I have GMK laser that could go on! I don’t know what color to pick!

[FearsomeCubedWarrior]

~

[donut_sauce]

Are there any SA GB’s currently running or starting soon? I know Flamingo is running.

Edit: and by running I mean still able to enter

[graefeln]

Are there any SA GB’s currently running or starting soon? I know Flamingo is running.

Edit: and by running I mean still able to enter

Kono has SA Berserk (Maxkeys) open through December if you're interested in red/orange - it's an Eva Unit 02/Ironman kind if thing.

[lordgiblite]

And now I realize I want one as I have GMK laser that could go on! I don’t know what color to pick!

I think, any neutral color, pink or purple would be great with laser! I personally went with purple for laser myself

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[RealLaugh]

I already ordered a silver Pearl, but I think I just need some validation.

I'm pairing this with GMK Laser. I'm not quite brave enough to commit to the bright case colors (even though they look incredible), so I wanted to stick to silver, gray or black.

What do you guys think? Will Laser pair well with a silver case?

I think it will look fine and worst case you have a silver pearl that will match virtually any keyset.

[Puddsy]

And now I realize I want one as I have GMK laser that could go on! I don’t know what color to pick!

I already ordered a silver Pearl, but I think I just need some validation.

I'm pairing this with GMK Laser. I'm not quite brave enough to commit to the bright case colors (even though they look incredible), so I wanted to stick to silver, gray or black.

What do you guys think? Will Laser pair well with a silver case?

silver and black go with virtually everything

[donut_sauce]

thanks so much for the special request video! much appreciated
SA looks great on this board, will use SA Ninja with my green pearl
interesting that you have a 1.25/1/6.25/1.25/1 config on the bottom row (1.25 and 1 on left and right of space bar are inverted) - any reason for this or just for lolz?

Of course buddy!! Anything for you. And lmfao, its because i wanted to show off that it can be built both ways xD

Trying to hurry up and decide would you say the pink is like this?
Do u know what time u r planning on closing it tomorrow?

Hey donut!! A full day from now, at midnight!! Dec 1st at 12pm. Like 29 hours from now (its 7:30 pm right now)!

Trying to hurry up and decide, would you say the pink is like this?

[donut_sauce]

Are there any SA GB’s currently running or starting soon? I know Flamingo is running.

Edit: and by running I mean still able to enter

Kono has SA Berserk (Maxkeys) open through December if you're interested in red/orange - it's an Eva Unit 02/Ironman kind if thing.

Thanks. Yeah I saw that one. Not really my thing. Thanks though!

[crcstig]

This is the end to the beginning of something great! I look forward to seeing this go and hope it goes smoothly. I'm stoked for my Silver one and appreciate the oppurtunity. Thanks Koob and Good Luck! Im sure you will keep us up to date with everything.

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[foxlive]

Finally I did not follow the 40% hype on this. I will wait for a 60% (and I hope it will exist!!!)

Good luck with this GB! 

[eyedrop]

Mr. Koob, did you get my PM yesterday about color change?  Thanks!

[Koobaczech]

Mr. Koob, did you get my PM yesterday about color change?  Thanks!

Hey buddy!! Yes i did! The change was made. Ty for reminding me.

Also hey everyone! The buy has closed, and you all hit 128 orders. Thank you for joining, ty for the support, and ty for your patience. Ive been doing some intense bookkeeping with my friend Dave from mechkeys.ca these days before sending all the orders to my folks on Monday for review. If everything is alright with them, i will send payment over and get started on the machining. Still need to revise my plate design and sell acrylic plates, and also need to finalize the weight design. Thanks everyone!

Current Status on Parts
I have everyones cables and all the boxes for shipping (few hundred dollars)
I prepaid for all the PCBS a week ago and they should be done soon (like 4grand)
Still need to pay for the case screws (few hundred dollars)
I will pay for the diffusers today (few hundred)
Need to pay for the cases/weights/plates (Like 20k)

[donjoan666]

Mr. Koob, did you get my PM yesterday about color change?  Thanks!

Hey buddy!! Yes i did! The change was made. Ty for reminding me.

Also hey everyone! The buy has closed, and you all hit 128 orders. Thank you for joining, ty for the support, and ty for your patience. Ive been doing some intense bookkeeping with my friend Dave from mechkeys.ca these days before sending all the orders to my folks on Monday for review. If everything is alright with them, i will send payment over and get started on the machining. Still need to revise my plate design and sell acrylic plates, and also need to finalize the weight design. Thanks everyone!

Current Status on Parts
I have everyones cables and all the boxes for shipping (few hundred dollars)
I prepaid for all the PCBS a week ago and they should be done soon (like 4grand)
Still need to pay for the case screws (few hundred dollars)
I will pay for the diffusers today (few hundred)
Need to pay for the cases/weights/plates (Like 20k)

great. awesome x 100..!!!!

[Koobaczech]

Hello everyone. Want to thank you all for the support, patience and love! - Koob

Update 12/6/2017

• PCB's are paid for and being produced
• Screws and rubber feet are paid for and being shipped to me Friday
• RGB Diffusers are paid for and being produced
• Pearls are paid for and being delayed until a rose gold top case sample is made
• 10ft braided USB_C to USB-A cables were paid for and are in stock

Important Notes
1. I made minor changes to the top case piece. This is where the PCB bolts onto and the keycaps poke out of. I dialed in the walls so the keycap fitment is just right, added a small engraving of R1 for ROUND 1 under the left corner blocker for historical purposes, made the diamond logo a tad bigger, resized the usb hole and added a small lightning bolt engraving above the USB hole. As such, I am having a single top case part sample made in rose gold before making the rest of the Pearls.

2. Weight number engraving is happening in the bottom right since the most space is there.

3. I have requested my purple color to be darker, and my anodizer said sure. So instead of the light pinkish magenta purple, the new purple will be dark grape purple. If anyone has objections to this, please let me know, I can still try and request some Pearls in the lighter purple.



Production Statistics not including extras
1792 top mount screws
512 case screws
512 rubber feet
256 weight screws
768 individual Pearl parts
1280 feet / 1/4 Mile / 427 yards of USB-C cable ordered

Most popular Pearl combination
Gray Pearl + Brass Plate

Most popular Pearl colors
Gray->Cyan->Purple->Black

Least popular Pearl colors
Yellow and RAW finish

Least popular Pearl combination
RAW finish Pearl + Black Aluminum Plate

What didn't get ordered
Yellow, Green and Raw finish Aluminum Plates

Hypothetical Rarest Pearl combination
Yellow Pearl with a Yellow Aluminum Plate and weight engraving number 1

[donjoan666]

Awesome thanks!!!

[mungry]

Omg yesss, definitly behind the choice for a darker purple! I was alright with the magentish color but kind of wished for a grapeish color, wish come true haha! 

[eyedrop]

Oh man, I would have love a darker purple Pearl.  Too late to change, I assume?   

[Koobaczech]

Awesome thanks!!!

You are very welcome ;]

Omg yesss, definitly behind the choice for a darker purple! I was alright with the magentish color but kind of wished for a grapeish color, wish come true haha! 

Ayy happy to hear!

Oh man, I would have love a darker purple Pearl.  Too late to change, I assume?   

Hey man! PM me your order # and I will request for a change. Its going to be a while before anodization starts so I can for sure try and change it for you!

[SBN]

I didn’t join because I have a MM2 waiting to be build and want to test 40% with it first, but I just wanted to say that I really enjoy all the updates, pictures, videos and little statistics you post! Awesome communication!

Good job! And keep it coming!

[Koobaczech]

I didn’t join because I have a MM2 waiting to be build and want to test 40% with it first, but I just wanted to say that I really enjoy all the updates, pictures, videos and little statistics you post! Awesome communication!

Good job! And keep it coming!

That's super nice of you to say, thank you! MM2 is a wonderful board. I actually helped Dave edit some of the parts on it like the plate and polycarbonate bottom piece, even added the maple leaf! I have one and love it. MM1 was a big inspiration for Pearl, and Dave has mentored and guided me through this whole project. Even if you like MM2, Pearl is still very different. Its a 13x4 matrix instead of 12x4, with row 2 being offset to the right some and the bottom row being centered and blocked. Hope you enjoy it, and tag me in any pics of it :]

[stoic-lemon]

I was seriously considering getting a yellow Pearl. I chickened out and went for Rose Gold instead.

[mr scooty]

So if I already ordered a purple pearl, will I get the darker purple color automatically? Or do I have to request it?

[eksuen]

So if I already ordered a purple pearl, will I get the darker purple color automatically? Or do I have to request it?

Automatically. You'd only have to request the previous lighter purple if that was the shade you really wanted.

[mr scooty]

So if I already ordered a purple pearl, will I get the darker purple color automatically? Or do I have to request it?

Automatically. You'd only have to request the previous lighter purple if that was the shade you really wanted.

Awesome. Darker purple sounds really nice, hopefully it turns out well!

[fishpod]

How would the "R1" engraving on the left blocker look like?

[Koobaczech]

How would the "R1" engraving on the left blocker look like?

Its on the underside, here's a pic!

[Koobaczech]

Hello everyone! Just wanted to drop an update -

I've got all the accessories and hardware packed up for every order. That's a 10ft USB-C cable, mounting screws, plastic feet and 3 white indicator leds. I've also got all the RGB Diffusers in house.

Waiting on the PCB's and the Cases. A final sample case is still being made and after that the rest will get the green light.

In the meantime, I'm having jordijolimon help me make acrylic plates, and having KomatozKaps help make a beautiful little custom artisan for the buy.

Acrylic plates have more flex, sound more dampened, feel lighter/softer and ping less than their respectful metal plates.

Cheers everyone - Koob

[mr scooty]

Hello everyone! Just wanted to drop an update -

I've got all the accessories and hardware packed up for every order. That's a 10ft USB-C cable, mounting screws, plastic feet and 3 white indicator leds. I've also got all the RGB Diffusers in house.

Waiting on the PCB's and the Cases. A final sample case is still being made and after that the rest will get the green light.

In the meantime, I'm having jordijolimon help me make acrylic plates, and having KomatozKaps help make a beautiful little custom artisan for the buy.

Acrylic plates have more flex, sound more dampened, feel lighter/softer and ping less than their respectful metal plates.

Cheers everyone - Koob

Awesome! Super excited to be apart of this group buy. Thanks for keeping the communication so open! Best of any gb I've seen for awhile

[lordgiblite]

Hello everyone! Just wanted to drop an update -

I've got all the accessories and hardware packed up for every order. That's a 10ft USB-C cable, mounting screws, plastic feet and 3 white indicator leds. I've also got all the RGB Diffusers in house.

Waiting on the PCB's and the Cases. A final sample case is still being made and after that the rest will get the green light.

In the meantime, I'm having jordijolimon help me make acrylic plates, and having KomatozKaps help make a beautiful little custom artisan for the buy.

Acrylic plates have more flex, sound more dampened, feel lighter/softer and ping less than their respectful metal plates.

Cheers everyone - Koob

HYPE INTENSIFIES

...heavy breathing ensues...

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[Koobaczech]

Thanks for the kind words fellas!! Hopefully the next update will be pictures of the artisans, acrylic plates and the sample case in house!

[Tre3Cycl3S]

Hello everyone! Just wanted to drop an update -

I've got all the accessories and hardware packed up for every order. That's a 10ft USB-C cable, mounting screws, plastic feet and 3 white indicator leds. I've also got all the RGB Diffusers in house.

Waiting on the PCB's and the Cases. A final sample case is still being made and after that the rest will get the green light.

In the meantime, I'm having jordijolimon help me make acrylic plates, and having KomatozKaps help make a beautiful little custom artisan for the buy.

Acrylic plates have more flex, sound more dampened, feel lighter/softer and ping less than their respectful metal plates.

Cheers everyone - Koob

Great update, as excited as ever!

[Koobaczech]

Hello everyone! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Back with another update.

Tested all the 10ft USB-C cables and packed all of the accessories for each order (screws, feet, cable, 3 leds, sticker)

All the PCB's arrive this Friday and need to be tested. Gold plated contacts

Rose Gold Sample is finished and will come to me soon. If my final revisions were perfect, i will green light all of the Pearls. If not i will spend at most a day dialing in anything that needs to be changed and then give the OK.

These updates might seem nice but the toughest part lies ahead. Getting a crap ton of Pearls, making sure they aren't ****ed up, packaging them and finally shipping them. Long road ahead fellas and ladies! -Koobaczech

[metalliccharles]

[foxlive]

The rose gold look sick! That would have been my choice if I had join! Hope this GB will run super smoothly! I am dying for a 60/65% version of this