great job with this and all the work you've been doing for your various ic's :)
Where did the layout image go? And 180$ at 200 units? Bruh, did MaxKeys already overtake SP in pricing? I don't see 200 people buying an inferior product at more than what a rerun on Massdrop would cost, and the short lead time won't save that.
Um yeah, but say you only sell 350. Unlikely but let's just go with it for the moment. The way you divided the 500 MOQ price would mean that you would have enough money to buy 500 sets. What would you do with the other 150 sets that were bought?QuoteWhere did the layout image go? And 180$ at 200 units? Bruh, did MaxKeys already overtake SP in pricing? I don't see 200 people buying an inferior product at more than what a rerun on Massdrop would cost, and the short lead time won't save that.
Sorry about that (frankly, rather insane) pricing. I'm pretty much doing this (nearly) at cost, and MOQ is actually 500 units. I was splitting the total amount by around 200, 250, and so on, and then using that as the price. I assumed this was an easier way to hit MOQ instead of saying that the MOQ is 500, but it'll cost around 80 dollars. Either way, it ends up with it being the same at 500 MOQ. You're right about the pricing though, that is sure to put many people off. I've updated it to start at 300.
Sounds like he's buying 500 sets no matter what. But if not enough people join, he just keeps the rest? If 200 people joined at $180 they really should get at least 2 complete sets. Wtf is going on here?Um yeah, but say you only sell 350. Unlikely but let's just go with it for the moment. The way you divided the 500 MOQ price would mean that you would have enough money to buy 500 sets. What would you do with the other 150 sets that were bought?QuoteWhere did the layout image go? And 180$ at 200 units? Bruh, did MaxKeys already overtake SP in pricing? I don't see 200 people buying an inferior product at more than what a rerun on Massdrop would cost, and the short lead time won't save that.
Sorry about that (frankly, rather insane) pricing. I'm pretty much doing this (nearly) at cost, and MOQ is actually 500 units. I was splitting the total amount by around 200, 250, and so on, and then using that as the price. I assumed this was an easier way to hit MOQ instead of saying that the MOQ is 500, but it'll cost around 80 dollars. Either way, it ends up with it being the same at 500 MOQ. You're right about the pricing though, that is sure to put many people off. I've updated it to start at 300.
I'm not saying that you intended to do this maliciously but you can't just divide the total cost of the MOQ to get smaller MOQs. That 300 MOQ you have listed isn't real since you would still have enough money to buy 500 sets.
Um yeah, but say you only sell 350. Unlikely but let's just go with it for the moment. The way you divided the 500 MOQ price would mean that you would have enough money to buy 500 sets. What would you do with the other 150 sets that were bought?
Sounds like he's buying 500 sets no matter what. But if not enough people join, he just keeps the rest? If 200 people joined at $180 they really should get at least 2 complete sets. Wtf is going on here?
That's quite an error to make..QuoteUm yeah, but say you only sell 350. Unlikely but let's just go with it for the moment. The way you divided the 500 MOQ price would mean that you would have enough money to buy 500 sets. What would you do with the other 150 sets that were bought?
Hey man! This whole 500 total is mostly derived from me being a dumbass. Basically, I only asked maxkeys for the 500 MOQ quote, and I was using that as a base. However, the 200 MOQ quote should probably be more accurate. It's pretty late ATM, but I'll ask them for a new quote for 200 MOQ in the morning. This should make the prices cheaper. In short, I'm not going to be getting 150 extra sets. That would be ludicrous. This situation was caused by a logical error on my part (i'm a dumbass), and I'm not trying to rip off the community.
Could be cheaper if you removed all those duplicate keys
Could be cheaper if you removed all those duplicate keys
I'm pretty sure when he got the render they were insisting on selling their standard keys in addition to the ones with fixed legends. That may have changed since I think Lime is fixing them now>?
Could be cheaper if you removed all those duplicate keys
I'm pretty sure when he got the render they were insisting on selling their standard keys in addition to the ones with fixed legends. That may have changed since I think Lime is fixing them now>?
Believe this was correct. Maxkeys was making him buy the original messed up keys as well, just getting the fixed keys instead wasnt an option according to maxkeys
Will you allow maxkey to sell it directly also like Miami nights and Lime? Shipping for us in Asia would be better that way. :D
I'm talking directly to Maxkey too, and they told me that jchan indeed helped with some fixes but that most of it is their own initiative. Not to take away anything from jchan/kingnestea but people need to know that Maxkey isn't clueless or stubborn, and they want to be the best.
Yes, they're moving quickly and it's a good thing for everybody. I know some people will stick with SP and not buy anything else, but now we actually have a serious alternative for everybody else.I'm talking directly to Maxkey too, and they told me that jchan indeed helped with some fixes but that most of it is their own initiative. Not to take away anything from jchan/kingnestea but people need to know that Maxkey isn't clueless or stubborn, and they want to be the best.
Indeed, they did surprise me when they told me that they are willing to do the fixes, it's just the cost because Maxkey isn't a one man business and they had different visions on that.
I'm glad that we worked something out.
QuoteWill you allow maxkey to sell it directly also like Miami nights and Lime? Shipping for us in Asia would be better that way. :D
Unfortunately, no. Sorry! I don't want to deal with drop shipping. Also, if anything goes wrong, I'd like to have it be my fault rather than the fault of another company. I apologize for the hassle (and somewhat longer wait).
Also, after seeing SA Lime's mold fixes (Kingnestea and Jchan, you're doing god's work), I changed the kit a little by removing most duplicate keys. Also, just to make a list, this set is compatible with the following layouts (let me know if I miss any): 40%, 60%, 65%, TKL, 75%, HHKB, 96 Key, Full Sized, and Leopold fc660c. Pricing should be lowered because of the kit fixes they're doing, but I'm still waiting on pricing. Due to the fixes they're doing, Maxkeys won't be taking any orders until October. I plan to have the GB finished around a week before they start taking orders; this is to be able to have the set be made as soon as possible.
Kit Render!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/v3vxYfH.png)
I'm talking directly to Maxkey too, and they told me that jchan indeed helped with some fixes but that most of it is their own initiative. Not to take away anything from jchan/kingnestea but people need to know that Maxkey isn't clueless or stubborn, and they want to be the best.
Looking at the kit render, I think you should adjust your logic when working with Maxkey.
The best way to work with Maxkey is to use their basic layout and add keys for compatibility rather than starting from what you need.
That'd probably balance pricing and compatibility.
And will be more comfortable for them to do the pricing as well when you put all the extra keys you need beside the basic layout.
Is it the same as the poll in https://www.massdrop.com/vote/Calm-Depths-SA-and-DSA ?
So the fancy Ergodox kit and Colevrak kit and other kits are removed?
Is it the same as the poll in https://www.massdrop.com/vote/Calm-Depths-SA-and-DSA ?
So the fancy Ergodox kit and Colevrak kit and other kits are removed?
The Massdrop poll is connected to https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=88090.0 - unrelated to this IC as this IC is using MaxKeys as the manufacturer
Updated!Does the $90 price require an MOQ?
Why are the extra Del, Pg Dn, and End in Row 2? Just want to make sure they don't get made in the wrong profile.
Does the $90 price require an MOQ?
QuoteWill you allow maxkey to sell it directly also like Miami nights and Lime? Shipping for us in Asia would be better that way. :D
Unfortunately, no. Sorry! I don't want to deal with drop shipping. Also, if anything goes wrong, I'd like to have it be my fault rather than the fault of another company. I apologize for the hassle (and somewhat longer wait).
Also, after seeing SA Lime's mold fixes (Kingnestea and Jchan, you're doing god's work), I changed the kit a little by removing most duplicate keys. Also, just to make a list, this set is compatible with the following layouts (let me know if I miss any): 40%, 60%, 65%, TKL, 75%, HHKB, 96 Key, Full Sized, and Leopold fc660c. Pricing should be lowered because of the kit fixes they're doing, but I'm still waiting on pricing. Due to the fixes they're doing, Maxkeys won't be taking any orders until October. I plan to have the GB finished around a week before they start taking orders; this is to be able to have the set be made as soon as possible.
Kit Render!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/v3vxYfH.png)
I wasn't able to find this in the replies/info; is this 112343 or the original 123334 profile?
SA oblivion has it split across 2 lines. I think that's better than using a smaller font and trying to cram it in
QuoteSA oblivion has it split across 2 lines. I think that's better than using a smaller font and trying to cram it in
You make a great point. I'm not digging how it isn't on one line, but it does look better that way. I'll change it.
Is there only one 1u CTRL key in bottom line while there are two 1u alt keys?
I have another (somewhat small) update.Just wanted to note that your render has 2 blue tilde keys instead of 1 blue and 1 grey.
The buy is coming soon. No joke, however.
I have a to do list before the buy:
* Work out cost (and payment) with maxkeys, and ensure the molds will be produced correctly.
* Send calm depths keys to janglad to color match to pantone colors.
* Work out EU proxy (There will be no asian proxy. I apologise, but you'll have to get your order shipped from the states if you're in asia.)
* Get some samples of the base kit (probably only color samples, but I'll see what I can do to get a full set)
* Figure out when to pay Maxkeys. (They don't take orders until october, trying to get an exact date ATM.
After everything on my checklist is completed, I'll be good to go and start the GB.
Also, kit render! :D
Thanks, /u/janglad!
http://i.imgur.com/0Z4KoQO.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/0Z4KoQO.jpg)
Just wanted to note that your render has 2 blue tilde keys instead of 1 blue and 1 grey.
Do you have an estimate for how long it would take for Maxkeys to produce the set?
If the row profiles are 112343... shouldn't these red keys be on R3? And then an extra 1u Fn and Ctrl key for R3?
I have another (somewhat small) update.
The buy is coming soon™. No joke, however.
I have a to do list before the buy:
* Work out cost (and payment) with maxkeys, and ensure the molds will be produced correctly.
* Send calm depths keys to janglad to color match to pantone colors.
* Work out EU proxy (There will be no asian proxy. I apologise, but you'll have to get your order shipped from the states if you're in asia.)
* Get some samples of the base kit (probably only color samples, but I'll see what I can do to get a full set)
* Figure out when to pay Maxkeys. (They don't take orders until october, trying to get an exact date ATM.
After everything on my checklist is completed, I'll be good to go and start the GB.
Also, kit render! :D
Thanks, /u/janglad!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0Z4KoQO.jpg)
I have another (somewhat small) update.
The buy is coming soon™. No joke, however.
I have a to do list before the buy:
* Work out cost (and payment) with maxkeys, and ensure the molds will be produced correctly.
* Send calm depths keys to janglad to color match to pantone colors.
* Work out EU proxy (There will be no asian proxy. I apologise, but you'll have to get your order shipped from the states if you're in asia.)
* Get some samples of the base kit (probably only color samples, but I'll see what I can do to get a full set)
* Figure out when to pay Maxkeys. (They don't take orders until october, trying to get an exact date ATM.
After everything on my checklist is completed, I'll be good to go and start the GB.
Also, kit render! :D
Thanks, /u/janglad!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0Z4KoQO.jpg)
Looks good, besides the tilde key already mentioned.
What about an additional Up Arrow key, but in R3 instead of R4? Like I mentioned earlier, this is pretty common for SA in 12343 because it gives people the choice of having the rows match for aesthetics, or a more comfortable up arrow
I have another (somewhat small) update.
The buy is coming soon™. No joke, however.
I have a to do list before the buy:
* Work out cost (and payment) with maxkeys, and ensure the molds will be produced correctly.
* Send calm depths keys to janglad to color match to pantone colors.
* Work out EU proxy (There will be no asian proxy. I apologise, but you'll have to get your order shipped from the states if you're in asia.)
* Get some samples of the base kit (probably only color samples, but I'll see what I can do to get a full set)
* Figure out when to pay Maxkeys. (They don't take orders until october, trying to get an exact date ATM.
After everything on my checklist is completed, I'll be good to go and start the GB.
Also, kit render! :D
Thanks, /u/janglad!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0Z4KoQO.jpg)
Looks good, besides the tilde key already mentioned.
What about an additional Up Arrow key, but in R3 instead of R4? Like I mentioned earlier, this is pretty common for SA in 12343 because it gives people the choice of having the rows match for aesthetics, or a more comfortable up arrow
AFAIK not possible due to how MaxKeys has their molds set up: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6wwzrc/coming_soon/dmbgxyn/
I have another (somewhat small) update.
The buy is coming soon™. No joke, however.
I have a to do list before the buy:
* Work out cost (and payment) with maxkeys, and ensure the molds will be produced correctly.
* Send calm depths keys to janglad to color match to pantone colors.
* Work out EU proxy (There will be no asian proxy. I apologise, but you'll have to get your order shipped from the states if you're in asia.)
* Get some samples of the base kit (probably only color samples, but I'll see what I can do to get a full set)
* Figure out when to pay Maxkeys. (They don't take orders until october, trying to get an exact date ATM.
After everything on my checklist is completed, I'll be good to go and start the GB.
Also, kit render! :D
Thanks, /u/janglad!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0Z4KoQO.jpg)
Looks good, besides the tilde key already mentioned.
What about an additional Up Arrow key, but in R3 instead of R4? Like I mentioned earlier, this is pretty common for SA in 12343 because it gives people the choice of having the rows match for aesthetics, or a more comfortable up arrow
AFAIK not possible due to how MaxKeys has their molds set up: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6wwzrc/coming_soon/dmbgxyn/
They can do countless novelties in R3, but not an arrow?
I have another (somewhat small) update.
The buy is coming soon™. No joke, however.
I have a to do list before the buy:
* Work out cost (and payment) with maxkeys, and ensure the molds will be produced correctly.
* Send calm depths keys to janglad to color match to pantone colors.
* Work out EU proxy (There will be no asian proxy. I apologise, but you'll have to get your order shipped from the states if you're in asia.)
* Get some samples of the base kit (probably only color samples, but I'll see what I can do to get a full set)
* Figure out when to pay Maxkeys. (They don't take orders until october, trying to get an exact date ATM.
After everything on my checklist is completed, I'll be good to go and start the GB.
Also, kit render! :D
Thanks, /u/janglad!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0Z4KoQO.jpg)
Looks good, besides the tilde key already mentioned.
What about an additional Up Arrow key, but in R3 instead of R4? Like I mentioned earlier, this is pretty common for SA in 12343 because it gives people the choice of having the rows match for aesthetics, or a more comfortable up arrow
AFAIK not possible due to how MaxKeys has their molds set up: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6wwzrc/coming_soon/dmbgxyn/
They can do countless novelties in R3, but not an arrow?
Perhaps read the link above.
I have another (somewhat small) update.
The buy is coming soon™. No joke, however.
I have a to do list before the buy:
* Work out cost (and payment) with maxkeys, and ensure the molds will be produced correctly.
* Send calm depths keys to janglad to color match to pantone colors.
* Work out EU proxy (There will be no asian proxy. I apologise, but you'll have to get your order shipped from the states if you're in asia.)
* Get some samples of the base kit (probably only color samples, but I'll see what I can do to get a full set)
* Figure out when to pay Maxkeys. (They don't take orders until october, trying to get an exact date ATM.
After everything on my checklist is completed, I'll be good to go and start the GB.
Also, kit render! :D
Thanks, /u/janglad!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0Z4KoQO.jpg)
Looks good, besides the tilde key already mentioned.
What about an additional Up Arrow key, but in R3 instead of R4? Like I mentioned earlier, this is pretty common for SA in 12343 because it gives people the choice of having the rows match for aesthetics, or a more comfortable up arrow
AFAIK not possible due to how MaxKeys has their molds set up: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6wwzrc/coming_soon/dmbgxyn/
They can do countless novelties in R3, but not an arrow?
Perhaps read the link above.
How does anything in that link explain how R3 novelties are fine but an up arrow isn't?
I have another (somewhat small) update.
The buy is coming soon™. No joke, however.
I have a to do list before the buy:
* Work out cost (and payment) with maxkeys, and ensure the molds will be produced correctly.
* Send calm depths keys to janglad to color match to pantone colors.
* Work out EU proxy (There will be no asian proxy. I apologise, but you'll have to get your order shipped from the states if you're in asia.)
* Get some samples of the base kit (probably only color samples, but I'll see what I can do to get a full set)
* Figure out when to pay Maxkeys. (They don't take orders until october, trying to get an exact date ATM.
After everything on my checklist is completed, I'll be good to go and start the GB.
Also, kit render! :D
Thanks, /u/janglad!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0Z4KoQO.jpg)
Looks good, besides the tilde key already mentioned.
What about an additional Up Arrow key, but in R3 instead of R4? Like I mentioned earlier, this is pretty common for SA in 12343 because it gives people the choice of having the rows match for aesthetics, or a more comfortable up arrow
AFAIK not possible due to how MaxKeys has their molds set up: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6wwzrc/coming_soon/dmbgxyn/
They can do countless novelties in R3, but not an arrow?
Perhaps read the link above.
How does anything in that link explain how R3 novelties are fine but an up arrow isn't?
"Yeah, but MaxKeys has giant molds that press dozens of different keys at a time (e.g. all the alphas at once), so to produce just one more R3 arrow key, they'd produce a lot of waste (aka driving up cost). They are not as flexible as SP which presses multiple of the same key at once."
I have another (somewhat small) update.
The buy is coming soon™. No joke, however.
I have a to do list before the buy:
* Work out cost (and payment) with maxkeys, and ensure the molds will be produced correctly.
* Send calm depths keys to janglad to color match to pantone colors.
* Work out EU proxy (There will be no asian proxy. I apologise, but you'll have to get your order shipped from the states if you're in asia.)
* Get some samples of the base kit (probably only color samples, but I'll see what I can do to get a full set)
* Figure out when to pay Maxkeys. (They don't take orders until october, trying to get an exact date ATM.
After everything on my checklist is completed, I'll be good to go and start the GB.
Also, kit render! :D
Thanks, /u/janglad!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0Z4KoQO.jpg)
Looks good, besides the tilde key already mentioned.
What about an additional Up Arrow key, but in R3 instead of R4? Like I mentioned earlier, this is pretty common for SA in 12343 because it gives people the choice of having the rows match for aesthetics, or a more comfortable up arrow
AFAIK not possible due to how MaxKeys has their molds set up: https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6wwzrc/coming_soon/dmbgxyn/
They can do countless novelties in R3, but not an arrow?
Perhaps read the link above.
How does anything in that link explain how R3 novelties are fine but an up arrow isn't?
"Yeah, but MaxKeys has giant molds that press dozens of different keys at a time (e.g. all the alphas at once), so to produce just one more R3 arrow key, they'd produce a lot of waste (aka driving up cost). They are not as flexible as SP which presses multiple of the same key at once."
Okay...? That still doesn't explain any difference between a novelty (done often with maxkey sets) and an up arrow. There are sets with 6+ novelties across multiple rows at low costs still, so I don't think one effective novelty is going to break the bank - if this waste even happens in the first place.
If they have to press X amount of keys at once, say 12 per row, as long as you don't have over 12 novelties there's no extra waste anyway
Sure that would work, but then you'd essentially be starting a novelty mold for that one key, and that costs a lot to make. And in their eyes, arrows already exist.
Sure that would work, but then you'd essentially be starting a novelty mold for that one key, and that costs a lot to make. And in their eyes, arrows already exist.
Just make a duplicate R3 down arrow, no new mold needed ;D
Sure that would work, but then you'd essentially be starting a novelty mold for that one key, and that costs a lot to make. And in their eyes, arrows already exist.
Just make a duplicate R3 down arrow, no new mold needed ;D
And now we have the initial problem that you have now created a bunch of waste because a dozen other keys got printed with it as well. Even with getting three of the desired keys out of each additional press, it's overhead that few would like to see added to their bill.
Sure that would work, but then you'd essentially be starting a novelty mold for that one key, and that costs a lot to make. And in their eyes, arrows already exist.
Just make a duplicate R3 down arrow, no new mold needed ;D
And now we have the initial problem that you have now created a bunch of waste because a dozen other keys got printed with it as well. Even with getting three of the desired keys out of each additional press, it's overhead that few would like to see added to their bill.
Ah, I see what you're saying now - I think. It's either anewduplicate mold is made as a novelty OR they run they entire keyset again to harvest the R3 arrows?
I believe the text arrow will not be a issue since the Lime was already created the mod for it. Remember the up key is R4.
QuoteI believe the text arrow will not be a issue since the Lime was already created the mod for it. Remember the up key is R4.
I'm going to use the big arrows (not text based). I'd like to keep this somewhat similar to the OG set, and I also like the look of those arrows over the text based arrows.
Also, I saw your comment on leddit about F1 changing to FI, so it's consistent with the FII... shouldn't this be the other way around, so they're F1 and F11 rather than FI and FII? Why have 2 out of the 12 as numerals?
Also, I saw your comment on leddit about F1 changing to FI, so it's consistent with the FII... shouldn't this be the other way around, so they're F1 and F11 rather than FI and FII? Why have 2 out of the 12 as numerals?
If they did that, they also need to change F10 and F12. The current set has F1 FI0 FII and FI2. It's cheaper to only change FI.
Are you not at all interested in an R3 up arrow? Even if you're not, it would be good to get confirmation on whether or not they can add it without creating much waste because it will likely become a 'standard' key to include in the future, as it is with SP SA sets. The reason you would want an R3 up is because otherwise your arrow cluster has this profile:
Will this be available on Taobao directly from Maxkeys?
Does this have 40% support?
We're getting an asian proxy! Yay! :D
Which one? Taobao?
QuoteWhich one? Taobao?
Nah, https://monokei.us/.
He's currently running DSA run ATM.
We're working on getting Maxkeys to ship directly to us from China to Singapore, and then onwards to the surrounding countries.
Or if I'm in KL at that point, I can drop it off for you ;)
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I might be shipping some Malaysian orders from JB, but I'll let ya know if I do head up and we can work out something :thumb:We're working on getting Maxkeys to ship directly to us from China to Singapore, and then onwards to the surrounding countries.
Or if I'm in KL at that point, I can drop it off for you ;)
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If you need help shipping it locally you can drop it off to me or anyone you know here.. much easier to sort for local shipping.. you can holla at me if you want as well
I might be shipping some Malaysian orders from JB, but I'll let ya know if I do head up and we can work out something :thumb:We're working on getting Maxkeys to ship directly to us from China to Singapore, and then onwards to the surrounding countries.
Or if I'm in KL at that point, I can drop it off for you ;)
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If you need help shipping it locally you can drop it off to me or anyone you know here.. much easier to sort for local shipping.. you can holla at me if you want as well
Sounds good, we can PM more about this once we're closer to shipping dates, just drop me a message then and we can work it out :thumb:I might be shipping some Malaysian orders from JB, but I'll let ya know if I do head up and we can work out something :thumb:We're working on getting Maxkeys to ship directly to us from China to Singapore, and then onwards to the surrounding countries.
Or if I'm in KL at that point, I can drop it off for you ;)
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If you need help shipping it locally you can drop it off to me or anyone you know here.. much easier to sort for local shipping.. you can holla at me if you want as well
I can probably drive down to JB from KL if the date and time is right. Been being nagged by the wife to go back to the outlet store anyway.
Orders is up at candykeys. What is happening with the price of maxkey? 140 Euro? That is equivalent to $170.
Will Maxkey version mixes nicely with the SA version modifier keys? (if that's happening)
May get the SA version mod extension to cover my minila.
It was on candykeys website, but now i cant find it.
I have to be honest, 120 USD seems excessive given that it's not even being run on the site that automatically adds VAT. Is there a particular reason you decided to use that vendor for US orders? Other Maxkeys buys are around $80, a max of $100 if they have a set of novelties.
I have to be honest, 120 USD seems excessive given that it's not even being run on the site that automatically adds VAT. Is there a particular reason you decided to use that vendor for US orders? Other Maxkeys buys are around $80, a max of $100 if they have a set of novelties.
I have to be honest, 120 USD seems excessive given that it's not even being run on the site that automatically adds VAT. Is there a particular reason you decided to use that vendor for US orders? Other Maxkeys buys are around $80, a max of $100 if they have a set of novelties.
One quick Public Announcement. You do not pay VAT if you are not in the EU. You take orders via ye_cole and the prices are different.
There really needs to be a link to the NA order form in the first post. As it's currently written, NA people are directed to order from CandyKeys and then in a small red link hidden on the page is the link to the NA order form. Why not just have ye_cole link the google form on the OP of this post? Seems like a more straightforward way of doing it instead of linking to CandyKeys only to be redirected a different site.
I'll be honest, I want this keyset but ye_cole's organization has made me very hesitant to place an order.
There really needs to be a link to the NA order form in the first post. As it's currently written, NA people are directed to order from CandyKeys and then in a small red link hidden on the page is the link to the NA order form. Why not just have ye_cole link the google form on the OP of this post? Seems like a more straightforward way of doing it instead of linking to CandyKeys only to be redirected a different site.
I'll be honest, I want this keyset but ye_cole's organization has made me very hesitant to place an order.
QuoteI have to be honest, 120 USD seems excessive given that it's not even being run on the site that automatically adds VAT. Is there a particular reason you decided to use that vendor for US orders? Other Maxkeys buys are around $80, a max of $100 if they have a set of novelties.
You're right. I had a cost breakdown of the set that I posted on reddit earlier, I'll link it here.
Hey! Great question.
The reason the price is increased is because of 3 things:
Custom Molds
Duplicate Keys
Mold opening fees
As you can see, I have around 15-20 custom molds for them to make. Unfortunately, those really jack up the price. Also, they're charging for 7u spacebars and dupe 6u spacebars. They didn't do that when miami nights was being ordered. The tilde and esc keys also add around 1.75 dollars to the set.
Finally, they charge 6000 to start the custom mold making process. After this, you have to pay again to include the custom molds in the set. However, including the molds isn't that expensive, only around 7 dollars extra per set. The 6000 mold opening fee is, though, which is why I have so many drop points, as it is a constant fee that is being split over many orders.
TLDR: mold opening fees cost 6200 USD. this adds like 30 dollars to every set at a MOQ of 200. As you can see, I have drop points in order to compensate for this.
Did samples from Maxkey come back?
Also GB started! Mods pls move. :)
Just a heads-up for those participating in the Asian side of things :cool:
Vietnam:
I'm working with a friend from VNMK to get all orders shipped in bulk to Vietnam, and then distributed locally. That should cut down on costs drastically.
Please hold from ordering at the moment.
Malaysia:
I'm looking to get all Malaysian orders shipped via poslaju one way or another.
Please hold from ordering at the moment.
NZ/AU:
Unfortunately given that you guys are down under I can't find cheaper shipping options then what is listed on the site, please proceed to buy :P
Rest of the Asian countries, GB is a go as usual. Please do not hesitate to contact me via PM on GH, slack, Reddit or email monokei.us (at)gmail(dot)com
Cheers and have a good one :thumb:
Waiting for a response from them at the moment. Will update when further information is known.
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Waiting for a response from them at the moment. Will update when further information is known.
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Thanks
I see here
NA = 79
Candykeys = 88
So is it safe to say only 9 orders so far outside EU during the time it was updated?
Waiting for a response from them at the moment. Will update when further information is known.
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Thanks
I see here
NA = 79
Candykeys = 88
So is it safe to say only 9 orders so far outside NA during the time it was updated?
I think you're misinterpreting that. I believe that means there are 88 EU orders placed through Candykeys, plus another 79 orders in North America placed through the Google form, for a total of 167 orders so far through those two sources of orders (plus however many have come in through Monokei for Asia).
Initially, they tried to host the ordering for North America on Candykeys, then they switched to a Google form. I suspect the text you're looking at is an artifact of that.
Update for Asian orders:
Vietnam:
A friend of mine has agreed to help ship the orders as one bulk shipment from SG to VN. Check out the VNMK page for more details.
Malaysia:
All orders are now shipped via Poslaju. Shipping price is $3 USD (RM12).
As always, do PM or email if you've any questions :thumb:
I'm Malaysian so it's just a short trip back home ;)Update for Asian orders:
Vietnam:
A friend of mine has agreed to help ship the orders as one bulk shipment from SG to VN. Check out the VNMK page for more details.
Malaysia:
All orders are now shipped via Poslaju. Shipping price is $3 USD (RM12).
As always, do PM or email if you've any questions :thumb:
Sweet hahaha $3 next day delivery shipping. I guess someone will ship it for you? Or you will cross the border to ship?
I'm Malaysian so it's just a short trip back home ;)Update for Asian orders:
Vietnam:
A friend of mine has agreed to help ship the orders as one bulk shipment from SG to VN. Check out the VNMK page for more details.
Malaysia:
All orders are now shipped via Poslaju. Shipping price is $3 USD (RM12).
As always, do PM or email if you've any questions :thumb:
Sweet hahaha $3 next day delivery shipping. I guess someone will ship it for you? Or you will cross the border to ship?
The form said "to 200 more until the next drop point" that can't be right... 🤣 I feel like we should be about a few dozens away right?
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I need it with 2U shift. What a pity.
It has two 2.25u shifts for f660 layouts but I'm pretty sure it doesn't come with any 2u shifts.I need it with 2U shift. What a pity.
How many 2u shift do you need? The kit already has 2.
It has two 2.25u shifts for f660 layouts but I'm pretty sure it doesn't come with any 2u shifts.I need it with 2U shift. What a pity.
How many 2u shift do you need? The kit already has 2.
Yes, they're moving quickly and it's a good thing for everybody. I know some people will stick with SP and not buy anything else, but now we actually have a serious alternative for everybody else.I'm talking directly to Maxkey too, and they told me that jchan indeed helped with some fixes but that most of it is their own initiative. Not to take away anything from jchan/kingnestea but people need to know that Maxkey isn't clueless or stubborn, and they want to be the best.
Indeed, they did surprise me when they told me that they are willing to do the fixes, it's just the cost because Maxkey isn't a one man business and they had different visions on that.
I'm glad that we worked something out.
Sorry for derailing the thread.
There were a few people that wanted to call this Clam Derps. I will forever refer to this as that ;D
I have a question...The multitude of pricing and order form bugs have me a little skeptical as well. If I join, it'll be at the end of the gb period so hopefully all issues are resolved at that point. I really do like the aesthetic of the set.
The pricing on the US Group Buy seems based on the number of units ordered in just the US. Currently the order form shows 115 orders and a price of $123.89. The number of orders listed in the original post is 111, so I assume these are the same figures but one is simply more current than the other.
If there are 111 or 115 US orders, I assume that the total number of orders from the US plus Asia plus Europe is much higher. Wouldn't the discount be based on the combined total of all orders from all regions, since I assume that they all will be submitted and paid for at the same time?
I know that Massdrop Group Buys are regularly criticized, but at least you can commit when pricing reaches a certain level, and you have an accurate idea of where total orders and current pricing stands. With this Group Buy, I don't really know any of this and, if I want to buy at a lower price than $123, have to simply order and hope that all orders are actually totaled and I'll get a lower price in the end.
I'm not trying to be critical for no reason, but would prefer that my order wasn't based on guesswork. Not to mention that the confusion with order forms, totals, and pricing doesn't make me feel too confident overall. Again, not being critical, just honest... and hoping for some clarity and reassurance before I order.
I have a question...
The pricing on the US Group Buy seems based on the number of units ordered in just the US. Currently the order form shows 115 orders and a price of $123.89. The number of orders listed in the original post is 111, so I assume these are the same figures but one is simply more current than the other.
If there are 111 or 115 US orders, I assume that the total number of orders from the US plus Asia plus Europe is much higher. Wouldn't the discount be based on the combined total of all orders from all regions, since I assume that they all will be submitted and paid for at the same time?
I know that Massdrop Group Buys are regularly criticized, but at least you can commit when pricing reaches a certain level, and you have an accurate idea of where total orders and current pricing stands. With this Group Buy, I don't really know any of this and, if I want to buy at a lower price than $123, have to simply order and hope that all orders are actually totaled and I'll get a lower price in the end.
I'm not trying to be critical for no reason, but would prefer that my order wasn't based on guesswork. Not to mention that the confusion with order forms, totals, and pricing doesn't make me feel too confident overall. Again, not being critical, just honest... and hoping for some clarity and reassurance before I order.
I think it has been mentioned before that the order count in candykeys is all of them (US+Euro+Asia). Based on the latest numbers they are displaying we are 70% till MOQ of 200 sets. Hopefully we can reach the remaining 30% in the next 10 days! With these types of buys I always go in with the assumption that I'm going to be paying the min MOQ price and any price drops are just a bonus
US Orders placed: 149
h y p e t r a i n
still waiting for samples, however :(
https://imgur.com/a/HhjPN
Honestly not very confidence-inspiring. Doesn't seem like they're too worried about getting you anything.
h y p e t r a i n
still waiting for samples, however :(
https://imgur.com/a/HhjPN
I'm 99% sure I filled out the form, but is there any way to check that I actually filled it out? I never got any kind of confirmation email, do they send one when you fill the form?
ISO users, have you found any solution to run with ISO layout?
Can use 1.25 fn as L-shift and 0 or . as the key next to shift. So left is ISO enter.
It's not an up to date picture, due to the back space, but this should help you get a relative idea of the finish on the caps. It's more matte than shiny.
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XDA cannot do reverse dye sub yet
Is that so? Hmm, I talked directly to their PIC and he said it's not as good as they want it to be until the end of the year.XDA cannot do reverse dye sub yet
That's not true. I'm working with the factory making XDA sets currently and we're able to do reverse dye sub actually.
Invoices are going to be sent out soon™.
Also, they'll be due 48 hours after sending date.
Invoices are going to be sent out soon™.
Also, they'll be due 48 hours after sending date.
You're sending out invoices before showing the samples?
You're sending out invoices before showing the samples?
QuoteYou're sending out invoices before showing the samples?
Actually, yes. I'd like to invoice ASAP in order to sort out paypal payments.
I appreciate this, makes it easier to hide from my wife!
Maybe, just maybe, the samples would arrive before the invoices after all?QuoteI appreciate this, makes it easier to hide from my wife!
You're not quite in the clear yet haha.
So, I've sent out the first 77 invoices, and it turns out that paypal is having a bug on their end relating to invoicing. Whenever I paste (or type, even) in the email addresses, I'm receiving an infinite wait time indicated by a looping blue bubble.
I've talked to a paypal business rep about this, and he said that they were aware of the bug, and informed me the bug is not in an escalated priority. He said that they couldn't give a timeframe for fix time, but he did say soon. So basically, we have to wait until the bug is fixed for me to invoice again.
I apologize. :( I've tried everything in my power to troubleshoot, and I've used 3 other devices, all of which have the same error.
I'll invoice ASAP after this gets ironed out.
I've fixed the error with duplicates. It was you and 3 other people, and I've removed all of your duplicate invoices. Tell me if you still see two invoices. Thanks.
Nope. If it says invoice paid, I have your info and will ship it to you.
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You know, I joined this group buy like the first day it was available, but it slipped my mind to check up on it. Apparently I never got an invoice emailed to me. The US buy was run through Monokei, right? I wonder how many people they failed to invoice. That sucks for me. :(
Okay so it was candy keys then? Just trying to look through PayPal and emails on different accounts to track it down. But I can’t find anything. Hopefully there will be extras somewhere.
Thank you for letting me know. Shoot me your email via PM and I'll contact them to confirm that they got your order.Got a reply from candykey today. Thanks ye_cole.
Bump!!!!
One odd thing about Maxkeys: it sounds like once molds are made for a new key, they won't necessarily be available to be used by later sets:I guess that means they’re definitely not using steel for these molds. I’ve heard SP uses brass for some/all of their keys. Maybe Maxkeys is using something even softer than brass for these type of keys.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=91288.msg2503164#msg2503164
Hoq asked Maxkeys if the 1U Fn, Ctrl, and Alt molds made for Calm Depths could be used Maxkey Flamingo, and was told the molds were to weak and wouldn't last for a second set.
That sounds pretty strange. What kind of metal would a plastics company use to make molds that doesn't survive more than a single run? What if that one run is a LOT of keys? Does that mean the last sets that get produced are of a degraded quality compared to the very first sets produced?I’d be curious to find that out as well.
Forgive my ignorance on the matter, but I would expect they'd make the molds for a given profile once, and reuse them "indefinitely".Molds that last longer are more expensive to make. For example, steel molds are strong and durable but that strength also makes them harder to work with and thus more expensive. For something like a novelty, the manufacturer might choose a less expensive material for the mold since they don’t expect to use the mold that often.
I've always wondered why all these GBs for the same profile keycaps include a cost for producing molds...Not all GBs have mold costs. The mold costs that they’re referring to are for the legends, not the outer keycap shape. Keysets only have mold costs when new molds need to be made (i.e. novelties, new legends or entirely new keycap profiles)
Yaay! A more concrete date.
Should be in my hands in January.
I'm not sure how long it will take me to ship 156 sets, so to play it safe, I'm going to say around 2-3 weeks for shipping it? 2-3 day shipping time, USPS.
Sorry for the relative lack of updates. I know this one isn't very substantial, but I thought I should post it. :)
We should be getting samples of the new molds in 48 days.
They only will provide sample caps when they finish making our molds.
Anyway, hold tight. It's coming.
Also, production time should not be that long. My current estimate of the end of January still stands.
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Nope. They're still making the molds at the moment.
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I would second the color sample requests, I've been hearing weird stuff about off colors :/
I would second the color sample requests, I've been hearing weird stuff about off colors :/
Agreed, would rather be safe and have to wait a bit longer to get a color accurate set
Fuuuck, that's bad.
OK, no way I'm going to send the full payment before I receive color samples then. I've only paid for the molds thus far (an advance of sorts), and they're still in production. After those are done, theeennnn i pay for all of the sets.
I'll keep you guys updated, but the process of obtaining samples may impose some delays.
Fuuuck, that's bad.
OK, no way I'm going to send the full payment before I receive color samples then. I've only paid for the molds thus far (an advance of sorts), and they're still in production. After those are done, theeennnn i pay for all of the sets.
I'll keep you guys updated, but the process of obtaining samples may impose some delays.
Fuuuck, that's bad.
OK, no way I'm going to send the full payment before I receive color samples then. I've only paid for the molds thus far (an advance of sorts), and they're still in production. After those are done, theeennnn i pay for all of the sets.
I'll keep you guys updated, but the process of obtaining samples may impose some delays.
no delays > good delays > bad delaysWords to live by when it comes to GBs. Too often you see people go for no delays regardless of standard quality control and lately you're starting to see the outcome.
i'd call color samples a good delay
I don't know when it happened, but the final layout render shows the 1U Fn key in R3 instead of R4. Is it too late to correct that?Where are you seeing that? This render doesn't show that and neither does the mold file on the previous page.
Here are the mold files!Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171102/4a15474a5548ae911e9a514a1b1cf07c.jpg)
I don't know when it happened, but the final layout render shows the 1U Fn key in R3 instead of R4. Is it too late to correct that?Where are you seeing that? This render doesn't show that and neither does the mold file on the previous page.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/sQRcsX7.png)Here are the mold files!Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171102/4a15474a5548ae911e9a514a1b1cf07c.jpg)
Many people need it in row 4 though since it’s quite popular to use a split right shift/fn combo on 60% boards. The layout you want to use it for is certainly valid but switching it from row 4 to 3 would upset the many people that use it in row 4.I don't know when it happened, but the final layout render shows the 1U Fn key in R3 instead of R4. Is it too late to correct that?Where are you seeing that? This render doesn't show that and neither does the mold file on the previous page.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/sQRcsX7.png)Here are the mold files!Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171102/4a15474a5548ae911e9a514a1b1cf07c.jpg)
Sorry -- I said the exact opposite of what I meant. That render shows the 1U Fn key in R4 (the row with the shift keys and zxcvbnm), instead of in the bottom row (with the spacebar), which is R3 in Maxkeys. I believe earlier renders showed that 1U Fn in R3, which would make sense for 65% layouts looking to use it along with 1U Ctrl and Alt in the bottom row. I think the intent was to have 1U Fn, Ctrl, and Alt all available for the bottom row.
Many people need it in row 4 though since it’s quite popular to use a split right shift/fn combo on 60% boards. The layout you want to use it for is certainly valid but switching it from row 4 to 3 would upset the many people that use it in row 4.I don't know when it happened, but the final layout render shows the 1U Fn key in R3 instead of R4. Is it too late to correct that?Where are you seeing that? This render doesn't show that and neither does the mold file on the previous page.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/sQRcsX7.png)Here are the mold files!Show Image(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171102/4a15474a5548ae911e9a514a1b1cf07c.jpg)
Sorry -- I said the exact opposite of what I meant. That render shows the 1U Fn key in R4 (the row with the shift keys and zxcvbnm), instead of in the bottom row (with the spacebar), which is R3 in Maxkeys. I believe earlier renders showed that 1U Fn in R3, which would make sense for 65% layouts looking to use it along with 1U Ctrl and Alt in the bottom row. I think the intent was to have 1U Fn, Ctrl, and Alt all available for the bottom row.
Why not just use one of the “code” keys? :rolleyes:
Oh well. At least now I don't have to worry about whether the colors turn out right.
Samples and molds should be done in roughly one month from now. I apolgize for the delay.
Samples and molds should be done in roughly one month from now. I apolgize for the delay.
Samples and molds should be done in roughly one month from now. I apolgize for the delay.
We're getting samples, and I'm going to make sure they're correct before proceeding with the second payment.Cool man! Can't wait!
2 weeks!
Expect mediocre comparison photos then, and you'll get good comparison photos in around a week or two after that (i'll have access to a studio then).
Any chance for extras here?
Any chance for extras here?
Would you be interested in taking my spot? I've come under a bit of financial pressure and would be happy to transfer my order.
Quote from: shensmobile on Tue, 19 December 2017, 15:38:25
Quote from: Vadurr on Sun, 17 December 2017, 19:38:46
Any chance for extras here?
Would you be interested in taking my spot? I've come under a bit of financial pressure and would be happy to transfer my order.
Fine by me if OP approves :thumb:
https://imgur.com/a/IJLu2
sorry man haha
https://imgur.com/a/IJLu2Is that for the caps or the samples?
sorry man haha
https://imgur.com/a/yvS7iAh damn, no worries I suppose. Delays are to be expected! You have a set date on when youre going to make the final payment?
Unfortunately, we have to wait a bit longer. Soon^tm, i guess.
Honestly, i'm really sorry for the delay, but it's completely out of my control.
Also, i don't know if i mentioned this, but i'm going to be going there to make the final payment myself. I think i only said this in the r/mm update.
anyway, that's it for now. hold tight, guys.
https://imgur.com/a/yvS7iDayum. Safe trip to China man!
Unfortunately, we have to wait a bit longer. Soon^tm, i guess.
Honestly, i'm really sorry for the delay, but it's completely out of my control.
Also, i don't know if i mentioned this, but i'm going to be going there to make the final payment myself. I think i only said this in the r/mm update.
anyway, that's it for now. hold tight, guys.
I don't have the samples on hand at the moment, so there are photos the agent sent to me.
The samples look good! I hope it's goes in production soon!
Yes! it is coming along so excited
QuoteThe samples look good! I hope it's goes in production soon!
I'd like to compare them to the actual keys from the set, though.
Whoa, those legends are just a test color, right? They're supposed to be that cyan/turqoise-ish color, no? Other than that, looking decent. Hard to tell by those cellphone photos though :'D
Have a critical eye when you review these things.. check out what some ppl are getting from the recent Maxkey SA Lime group buy (doubleshot ABS)
What's up with the legend color??
Have a critical eye when you review these things.. check out what some ppl are getting from the recent Maxkey SA Lime group buy (doubleshot ABS)
Have a critical eye when you review these things.. check out what some ppl are getting from the recent Maxkey SA Lime group buy (doubleshot ABS)
My amazing chocolatier set looks very similar to this, as does my Filco SA set. I’m looking forward to the new SP PBT molds. Hopefully we can get a pristine SA set for good value.
I was impressed with my lime set that I received today. I would buy it again. The only issue I have is the D legend looks off to me.
QuoteMy amazing chocolatier set looks very similar to this, as does my Filco SA set. I’m looking forward to the new SP PBT molds. Hopefully we can get a pristine SA set for good value.
I was impressed with my lime set that I received today. I would buy it again. The only issue I have is the D legend looks off to me.
+1. For the short time I had SA chocolatier (planck kit + alphas), it wasn't the highest quality. it had a factory scratch on the keys as well. :(
QuoteMy amazing chocolatier set looks very similar to this, as does my Filco SA set. I’m looking forward to the new SP PBT molds. Hopefully we can get a pristine SA set for good value.
I was impressed with my lime set that I received today. I would buy it again. The only issue I have is the D legend looks off to me.
+1. For the short time I had SA chocolatier (planck kit + alphas), it wasn't the highest quality. it had a factory scratch on the keys as well. :(
SP’s lackluster packaging doesn’t exactly help when it comes to getting scratch free caps though.
And yeah I have similar markings in some of the caps for my 1965 set (though not quite as bad as the ones shown in Lime).
I'm looking for someone to buy out my spot or take my spot so I can get a refund. I'm hoping it is ok with ye_cole. I'm new to geekhack so idk how to tag ye_cole... If anyone wants, I can be contacted under reddit with the same username. As much as I want this set I could really use the money instead as I'm in the process of closing on a new house.
I'm looking for someone to buy out my spot or take my spot so I can get a refund. I'm hoping it is ok with ye_cole. I'm new to geekhack so idk how to tag ye_cole... If anyone wants, I can be contacted under reddit with the same username. As much as I want this set I could really use the money instead as I'm in the process of closing on a new house.
QuoteI'm looking for someone to buy out my spot or take my spot so I can get a refund. I'm hoping it is ok with ye_cole. I'm new to geekhack so idk how to tag ye_cole... If anyone wants, I can be contacted under reddit with the same username. As much as I want this set I could really use the money instead as I'm in the process of closing on a new house.
That's cool man!
Work it out first with the other person though.
Hey guys!
I recieved the samples today at my house.
You can expect hi resolution comparison photos by the end of tomorrow (PST).
The blues seem to match perfectly. The grey is a shade or so lighter than the OG grey.
Honestly, I'm not sure. It would cause another delay, and I'm not sure if I'm still fine with that, because we've had to have so many delays already. I'll have to post a poll on here and reddit.
Honestly, I'm not sure. It would cause another delay, and I'm not sure if I'm still fine with that, because we've had to have so many delays already. I'll have to post a poll on here and reddit.
Personally, I'd rather wait for the right color to turn out.
I'd be down for waiting as well, we've spent this long, might as well do it right. Thanks again for running this!
At this point ppl should probably write this in their will..
JK Jk wait a few more months
QuoteI'm looking for someone to buy out my spot or take my spot so I can get a refund. I'm hoping it is ok with ye_cole. I'm new to geekhack so idk how to tag ye_cole... If anyone wants, I can be contacted under reddit with the same username. As much as I want this set I could really use the money instead as I'm in the process of closing on a new house.
That's cool man!
Work it out first with the other person though.
I dm him. Hopefully I am able to take over his spot
So it seems that xZ3ROx wants to take my spot, they've messaged me on here and reddit. So do I just get a refund and then you will send them an invoice? I'm not sure how to go about this.
QuoteSo it seems that xZ3ROx wants to take my spot, they've messaged me on here and reddit. So do I just get a refund and then you will send them an invoice? I'm not sure how to go about this.
Pretty much, yeah. Would you like to send more details on reddit? u/guess_whos_black, PM me your email address, their email address, and their country.
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/234802192014508033/408436923124678656/image.jpgJudging from the 3rd pic, Maxkey's grey is not just lighter but looks to be warmer in hue as opposed to SP's cooler hue. So I vote to delay it as necessary. I'm in no hurry to get it although I can only speak for myself.
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/234802192014508033/408436945610473482/image.jpg
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/234802192014508033/408437009657626625/image.jpg
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/234802192014508033/408437029106483201/image.jpg
these are some bad ones, but they'll do for now!
Judging from the 3rd pic, Maxkey's grey is not just lighter but looks to be warmer in hue as opposed to SP's cooler hue. So I vote to delay it as necessary. I'm in no hurry to get it although I can only speak for myself.
Judging from the 3rd pic, Maxkey's grey is not just lighter but looks to be warmer in hue as opposed to SP's cooler hue. So I vote to delay it as necessary. I'm in no hurry to get it although I can only speak for myself.
I feel the exact same way. The grey looks warmer which isn't good on a set meant to be cool and calming. The dark blue also looks like it needs some tweaking, looks closer to black than blue.
This set is pretty much impossible to get as is, so a delay is fine with me. Matching the colorways is pretty much the utmost concern for me. Thanks for the pics! They are proof things are moving in the right direction.
Is there any way to get pics under a less yellow light? Maybe either in daylight or under florescent an/or cool lighting? I kind of feel the lighting may be changing looks also.
New samples march, they're going to be 300.
All of china's off for next two weeks.
Am I reading this right that you requested color adjustments, and will find out how those new colors will look like in the form of 300 sets delivered?
New samples march.
All of china's off for next two weeks.
sorry I missed this one, if anyone wants to drop out let me know :)Actually, I can take you up on that. I've run into some rough events that require more funds than usual, so this would actually help me out. I'm not quite sure how to go about it though.
sorry I missed this one, if anyone wants to drop out let me know :)Actually, I can take you up on that. I've run into some rough events that require more funds than usual, so this would actually help me out. I'm not quite sure how to go about it though.
I got mine from the US seller through Google Docs
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Understandable. I hit up ye_cole on Reddit to see what he thinks.sorry I missed this one, if anyone wants to drop out let me know :)Actually, I can take you up on that. I've run into some rough events that require more funds than usual, so this would actually help me out. I'm not quite sure how to go about it though.
I got mine from the US seller through Google Docs
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i would recommend just waiting for it to show up and then selling it
it's too risky to swap without an item in hand
i would recommend just waiting for it to show up and then selling it
it's too risky to swap without an item in hand
Understandable. I hit up ye_cole on Reddit to see what he thinks.
If it's okay with ye_cole and anyone would like to take my GB spot, I could use the money elsewhere at the moment.
Just remember that transferring GB slots is very risky (unless done through the GB runner), since there ins't a physical good being sold.yea.. if deal is make, would like to involve GB runner to refund n invoice. Safer and easier.
Just remember that transferring GB slots is very risky (unless done through the GB runner), since there ins't a physical good being sold.
Just remember that transferring GB slots is very risky (unless done through the GB runner), since there ins't a physical good being sold.yea.. if deal is make, would like to involve GB runner to refund n invoice. Safer and easier.
molds done first set of caps with new molds (black and white, samples havent been approved yet) will come through in a week.It's been more than a week, any updates sir?
I have a GB spot that I'd like to transfer. If somebody wants in, PM me either on here or on reddit (same username and more likely to answer in a timely fashion)!
I have a GB spot that I'd like to transfer. If somebody wants in, PM me either on here or on reddit (same username and more likely to answer in a timely fashion)!
You are located where?
So, yeah. I'm so so sorry for all the delays, but for some reason the factory just seems to take forever? I'm honestly not sure why, and they haven't really given me a reason either.
https://imgur.com/a/QJ3nHYikes
"The mold is still in [being adjusted],[we] have some[stuff] to fix".
I wonder why they're having these problems with our set but not others :thinking:
Just remember that transferring GB slots is very risky (unless done through the GB runner), since there ins't a physical good being sold.yea.. if deal is make, would like to involve GB runner to refund n invoice. Safer and easier.
https://imgur.com/a/QJ3nH
"The mold is still in [being adjusted],[we] have some[stuff] to fix".
So do we even know when they'll be in production? :/
So do we even know when they'll be in production? :/
I don't want to answer for ye_cole but I will say is that it appears that Maxkey may be experiencing delays because of molds. There are a couple other GB sets that are also delayed because of mold issues.
So do we even know when they'll be in production? :/
punksinatra, AFAIK ours was delayed a bit because we requested more accurate colors -- the first samples didn't quite nail the colors so we voted to request a more accurate color-match which incurred some delay (plus this was in the midst of Chinese New Year) ... correct me if I'm wrong ye_cole :)
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Timing was slightly off. Here's what they've made! :)
https://gfycat.com/AgileDelectableAyeaye
So, the caps below the color chip are the recent samples they made? what are the caps above the color chips? the previous incorrect color samples?
Cole - Are you still going to China?
QuoteSo, the caps below the color chip are the recent samples they made? what are the caps above the color chips? the previous incorrect color samples?
Both caps are the same color.
1 and 2 are the same color?
If you were refunded by the asian proxy (beamingrobot/monokei) please fill out this form if you would still like to take part in the buy. (you MUST provide verification!)
https://goo.gl/forms/aVvUIcdP5ggdOUYp2
If you are in NA, then an extras/samples form will go up over the weekend for 10 units(the units that were refunded). FCFS. I'll post time 24 hours in advance.
I'm willing to part my set to anyone in Europe. The cost will be the same as what I paid (set+shipping) + your shipping.
Filled the form but could not receive new invoice.
Is there anyone who got an invoice?
Production started! Done in 20-40 days.
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Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere but is the finish on these going to be matte like SA Berserk?
I'm glad they're matt - I hate the shiny ones (like SP's) - I love the Maxkey matt finish. Looks way more classy.
They'll go shiny eventually :D I'd rather they just all come shiny so it doesn't get uneven
Production started! Done in 20-40 days.
They'll go shiny eventually :D I'd rather they just all come shiny so it doesn't get uneven
Maybe if you type 8 hours a day for 5+ years - they'll go shiny...
Not a problem for me :-)
Hey, I filled out the form as soon as it was posted but never got an invoice. Are they still coming?
asian invoices sent! let me know if you did not recieve one please!
You sent me someone else invoice as well as my own, I sent you a DM about it.
Paid!:thumb:
Has anyone else in the Asia GB not received their refunds from Monokei.us yet? It's been a week with no response and I'm not sure if I should get worried.
Yeah I just checked; I'm sure. Anyway, I've just tried emailing them again, but this time at their other address.QuoteHas anyone else in the Asia GB not received their refunds from Monokei.us yet? It's been a week with no response and I'm not sure if I should get worried.
That's odd! Double check if you're sure that you didn't get it? They said all refunds were processed for all of their customers!
Yeah I just checked; I'm sure. Anyway, I've just tried emailing them again, but this time at their other address.
Just to confirm, there's no 1.75u shift in here is there?
Trying to contemplate what board to pair this with.
Just to confirm, there's no 1.75u shift in here is there?
Trying to contemplate what board to pair this with.
There is indeed a 1.75u shift
They told me today that production will be finished in the next week.
https://imgur.com/a/73WfC4D
its blue szn
no word on current estimated shipping time to me/candykeys, will let you know AS SOON as i know
Looks amazing and on point with the colors
Seem to be a lot of keycaps missing from the photos
Seem to be a lot of keycaps missing from the photos
Very true - I was thinking exactly the same thing...
Yeah what's up with the missing caps????
QuoteLooks amazing and on point with the colors
i'm really glad that it came out like this, it makes the wait feel SO worth it haha
https://imgur.com/a/WDZcVjE
hey guys! its done! Give me 2 weeks-ish to recieve the set and 10-12 days to ship it all out. But it's done, and should be in your hands shortly. :)
Are some shipping directly to Candykeys or do you get them, then ship them to CK?
Where are they located?QuoteAre some shipping directly to Candykeys or do you get them, then ship them to CK?
Sorry, shipping is proving to be more complicated than I expected.
Tentative answer: some will be going directly to CK, but i'm not 100% certain. I've been trying to work it out for the past couple days.
The factory wants us to provide our own shipping via a logistics company, but I'm trying to insist that they ship it via DHL and invoice us the fee for shipping.
If that falls through, I'm going to have somebody I trust personally go, pay for the sets, (only half has been paid so far) and ship the boxes to CK and I.
After some careful deliberation, I've decided to ship to me and then candykeys. I don't want to have anything go wrong when the DHL pickup occurs.When are you thinking US buyers will start receiving sets?
Good question :thumb:After some careful deliberation, I've decided to ship to me and then candykeys. I don't want to have anything go wrong when the DHL pickup occurs.When are you thinking US buyers will start receiving sets?
When are you thinking US buyers will start receiving sets?
NiceQuoteWhen are you thinking US buyers will start receiving sets?
I'd say I should have at least half, if not more, shipped in 3 weeks.
They're on their way to me as we speak: DHL air freight gave me an ETA of 10 business days left.
hey guys, i just wanted to let you know that there's going to be a delay again.Thanks for the update, really appreciate it. Any news is better than no news :thumb:
I'm having issues setting up an account on DHL to pay. When i placed the order, they didn't mention payment, and i assumed that the original estimate would hold and that payment for shipping would take place on delivery. I wanted to make sure, so i called them afterwards, and they told me I had to cancel and create a business account, which I'm currently doing. it's been a week of me following up with them to create the account, and the specific two agents are never there when I call. so unfortunately, it may take longer than expected to get here. i'm looking into alternative door to door shipping options, such as sino shipping. the keycaps are perfectly fine at the warehouse- don't worry. the only issue is setting up door to door shipping.
I hope to have things figured out by this friday and a paid for order placed by the end of the week, but im not 100% sure that'll happen.
I'll keep you guys updated.
Once again, I'm really sorry for the delays.
Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of updates for a while. I didn't want to say anything until I had it confirmed. I've been working with DHL for the last 2 weeks. However, since they're taking a while to let me pay them (I can place an order, but they won't let me pay them without a business account- the setup for that has been taking a while, although it should be finalized monday). I don't want to wait that long, so I'm asking the people at kono (kono.store) if I can have them use their account to ship the sets instead. I'll have a definte solution worked out by the end of monday. (24-ish hours from now).Sounds good, will hope for good news Tuesday morning :thumb:
they're going to ship it!Wow sounds almost too good to be true lol ;)
it'll be shipped from china to their warehouse in utah, and they're going to ship it out to you all, including international customers.
:)
They are sending it out to Europe/Germany too? So I have to pay taxes?This. The whole idea of a European proxy is we don't get double hit by taxes (already paid VAT on Candykeys store)
I payed the higher price at candykeys (which was supposed to incl. taxes) and now taxes on top?
I hope this is not the case.
They are sending it out to Europe/Germany too? So I have to pay taxes?
I payed the higher price at candykeys (which was supposed to incl. taxes) and now taxes on top?
I hope this is not the case.
QuoteThey are sending it out to Europe/Germany too? So I have to pay taxes?
I payed the higher price at candykeys (which was supposed to incl. taxes) and now taxes on top?
I hope this is not the case.
Sorry, that's a misunderstanding.
Do not worry, candykeys will still be shipping the EU units.
You're not going to have to pay double tax, sorry for the confusion.
Shipment going out to their warehouse today or tomorrow- after it arrives there, ETA for all US/everybody but EU orders is 15 days.Fantastic can't wait
https://imgur.com/a/QuOhNau. :D
https://imgur.com/a/QuOhNau. :D
When it ships, unless you're in the EU (I don't know if candykeys does tracking numbers), you're going to receive tracking numbers from kono.store via email.Is it still looking like it’ll ship to customers in the next few days?
we're figuring out how much it'll be for EU atm to ship everything over to candykeys.
we're figuring out how much it'll be for EU atm to ship everything over to candykeys.
With all due respect...
Your shipping costs don't affect Candykeys customers - so why even mention it?
I hope there's no further delays to the Candykeys shipment while you're "figuring it out".
Thanks for your efforts.
I've got a bad feeling about this - it's not looking good. The poor communication says "You've been screwed".
waiting for kono to reply on discord papi- ive messaged them twice, thurs and satHe sent us this 1 day ago. Honestly completely ridiculous to accuse him of scamming after an update 1 day ago where he says he is waiting for an update from the shipping company. We have been updated with the reasons behind the delays all along. Some may be vague but I think you may be a little pessimistic. I'm not sure what else he is supposed to say except "currently in customs" and "waiting on update from shipper". We're in the last stretch and shouldn't have any more delays after this one. Atleast wait for a week or two without updates before making accusations.
ye_cole’s communication has been really good and transparent all throughout this process. Be patient, things go wrong, delays happen every time, specially when it comes to customs and such. If waiting this long bothers you so much, maybe small group buys are not for you.
I was talking to the warehouse today and they have gotten the shipment but are having a technical issue receiving the keycaps. We're working on the solution and I'm hoping they will finish receiving tomorrow.
Will update you tomorrow with more
Hey guys, latest update:QuoteI was talking to the warehouse today and they have gotten the shipment but are having a technical issue receiving the keycaps. We're working on the solution and I'm hoping they will finish receiving tomorrow.
Will update you tomorrow with more
Stay tuned!
Hey guys, latest update:QuoteI was talking to the warehouse today and they have gotten the shipment but are having a technical issue receiving the keycaps. We're working on the solution and I'm hoping they will finish receiving tomorrow.
Will update you tomorrow with more
Stay tuned!
Im not sure what other people are talking about, but i feel like communications has been very transparent for this. Yes there were delays but it's a group buy, theres always delays. Thanks ye_
ignore this postWhy
ignore this postWhy
Oh ok well I didn't see it so it's ok 🤠ignore this postWhy
cause i posted some stupid **** and would like to pretend that i didn't
At the last minute he decided to ship the caps to Kono - a 3rd party who now apparently ignore him or don't answer his two messages. Like its our problem now? Should we call Kono ourselves to find out what's going on?
We only got begrudgingly cryptic "updates" after multiple customers asked.
I really don't need to smell a rotten fish for one or two more weeks to know if it stinks or not.
The only people defending his actions and "updates" are those with no sense of smell.
First, ye_cole has been transparent and open with communication since this GB inception. Above, after he updated us about CandyKeys shipment, you said, "Your shipping costs don't affect Candykeys customers - so why even mention it?"
And then later you start complaining that he isn't communicating. So what is it? Do you want communication or not?
Second, it would be crazy to think that he would go through all of this trouble running this GB, getting the keycaps manufactured only to scam everyone out of their money. Plus, ye_cole already has another GB lined up over at input.club and you can see his next set at the KONO store: https://kono.store/products/sa-royalty-keycap-set ... You really think he is going to screw people over when he has another Group Buy lined up?
Third, multiple delays are expected during a Group Buy. This is nothing new. During Signature Plastics Group Buys, people have waited YEARS.
If you can't be patient, then Group Buys are not for you.
First, ye_cole has been transparent and open with communication since this GB inception. Above, after he updated us about CandyKeys shipment, you said, "Your shipping costs don't affect Candykeys customers - so why even mention it?"
And then later you start complaining that he isn't communicating. So what is it? Do you want communication or not?
Second, it would be crazy to think that he would go through all of this trouble running this GB, getting the keycaps manufactured only to scam everyone out of their money. Plus, ye_cole already has another GB lined up over at input.club and you can see his next set at the KONO store: https://kono.store/products/sa-royalty-keycap-set ... You really think he is going to screw people over when he has another Group Buy lined up?
Third, multiple delays are expected during a Group Buy. This is nothing new. During Signature Plastics Group Buys, people have waited YEARS.
If you can't be patient, then Group Buys are not for you.
First, "I'm [only just now] figuring out shipping costs to Candykeys" - is not an update.
Who cares what his shipping costs are?
Second, by his own admission, Kona (a US storefront) ignores the guy.
Why would he do another GB with them?
Third, Manufacturing delays are understood.
Logistical delays due to incompetence and bad planning for months is not.
I hope that clarifies my position.
Thank you.
they have gotten the shipment but are having a technical issue receiving the keycaps.
We're working on the solution and I'm hoping they will finish receiving tomorrow.
Will update you tomorrow with more
Hello! I just relayed what kono told me on discord. That was quote from them. I apologize, but there hasn't been any update yet, so I haven't posted a new one. I'm really sorry everyone doesnt have their caps yet, but I'm doing everything I can. I've also followed up again earlier today.
Also, small update- not sure if I mentioned on the thread yet, but David from CK is working with kono directly to coordinate EU shipping now.
The story so far...You already said you're selling your set, what's the point of complaining any further lmao
May 22 - "Give me 2 weeks to receive the set and 10-12 days to ship it all out"
May 28 - "After careful deliberation, I've decided to ship to me then candykeys. I don't want anything to go wrong."
June 5 - "I should have at least half, if not more shipped in 3 weeks"
June 13 - "delay again - I'm having issues setting up an account on DHL"
June 24 - "DHL taking a while to setup account - don't want to wait - so I'm asking kono.store if I can use their account to ship the sets instead."
July 3 - "ETA for all US/everybody but EU orders is 15 days"
July 19 - "When it ships you're going to receive tracking numbers from kono.store"
July 20 - "NA orders should start shipping next Friday (July 27)"
July 30 - "waiting for kono to reply - I've messaged them twice"
August 1 - "they got the shipment but have a technical issue receiving the keyscaps"?!?!
August 9 - "kono hasn't been responding for some reason"
Go figure...
The story so far...
May 22 - "Give me 2 weeks to receive the set and 10-12 days to ship it all out"
May 28 - "After careful deliberation, I've decided to ship to me then candykeys. I don't want anything to go wrong."
June 5 - "I should have at least half, if not more shipped in 3 weeks"
June 13 - "delay again - I'm having issues setting up an account on DHL"
June 24 - "DHL taking a while to setup account - don't want to wait - so I'm asking kono.store if I can use their account to ship the sets instead."
July 3 - "ETA for all US/everybody but EU orders is 15 days"
July 19 - "When it ships you're going to receive tracking numbers from kono.store"
July 20 - "NA orders should start shipping next Friday (July 27)"
July 30 - "waiting for kono to reply - I've messaged them twice"
August 1 - "they got the shipment but have a technical issue receiving the keyscaps"?!?!
August 9 - "kono hasn't been responding for some reason"
Go figure...
The story so far...
May 22 - "Give me 2 weeks to receive the set and 10-12 days to ship it all out"
May 28 - "After careful deliberation, I've decided to ship to me then candykeys. I don't want anything to go wrong."
June 5 - "I should have at least half, if not more shipped in 3 weeks"
June 13 - "delay again - I'm having issues setting up an account on DHL"
June 24 - "DHL taking a while to setup account - don't want to wait - so I'm asking kono.store if I can use their account to ship the sets instead."
July 3 - "ETA for all US/everybody but EU orders is 15 days"
July 19 - "When it ships you're going to receive tracking numbers from kono.store"
July 20 - "NA orders should start shipping next Friday (July 27)"
July 30 - "waiting for kono to reply - I've messaged them twice"
August 1 - "they got the shipment but have a technical issue receiving the keyscaps"?!?!
August 9 - "kono hasn't been responding for some reason"
Go figure...
If you joined a GB without expecting delays then you shouldn't have joined a GB
The story so far...Issue this guy a refund and be done with it. Dude is toxic.
May 22 - "Give me 2 weeks to receive the set and 10-12 days to ship it all out"
May 28 - "After careful deliberation, I've decided to ship to me then candykeys. I don't want anything to go wrong."
June 5 - "I should have at least half, if not more shipped in 3 weeks"
June 13 - "delay again - I'm having issues setting up an account on DHL"
June 24 - "DHL taking a while to setup account - don't want to wait - so I'm asking kono.store if I can use their account to ship the sets instead."
July 3 - "ETA for all US/everybody but EU orders is 15 days"
July 19 - "When it ships you're going to receive tracking numbers from kono.store"
July 20 - "NA orders should start shipping next Friday (July 27)"
July 30 - "waiting for kono to reply - I've messaged them twice"
August 1 - "they got the shipment but have a technical issue receiving the keyscaps"?!?!
August 9 - "kono hasn't been responding for some reason"
Go figure...
The caps were manufactured 3 months ago. So, what's the "delay" about?
Just email ye_cole personally. It seems you're one of the few if not the only one with a similar opinion and it's annoying seeing this discussion in this thread. I'm just waiting patiently for updates on the GB
Issue this guy a refund and be done with it. Dude is toxic.
Issue this guy a refund and be done with it. Dude is toxic.
Right? I'm sure there are a lot of people looking to get in on any extras
Hey guys, finally checked in with Kono. Looks like they were able to check in all the packages- finished this morning. Packages will start to be shipped out in two days. I'll check up with David and ask him how things are on his end.Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool:
Hey guys, finally checked in with Kono. Looks like they were able to check in all the packages- finished this morning. Packages will start to be shipped out in two days. I'll check up with David and ask him how things are on his end.Can't wait! Dunno if this has been asked before, but how will shipping notifications/tracking work?
Does this mean we can start SA Royalty soon!?
Can't wait! Dunno if this has been asked before, but how will shipping notifications/tracking work?
Hey guys! Unfortunately, due to sets going missing in shipment, we have a one unit defecit. I'd rather avoid having maxkey ship that one set from overseas- it will take A WHILE, and will probably severely delay someone's order- and I don't want any more delays.
So, as an alternative option, if anyone was going to sell their set when it arrives- I'd be willing to "purchase" your set for 190 USD. If anyone would like to go though with this, please PM me your email!
Hey guys! Unfortunately, due to sets going missing in shipment, we have a one unit defecit. I'd rather avoid having maxkey ship that one set from overseas- it will take A WHILE, and will probably severely delay someone's order- and I don't want any more delays.Where's that Francisco guy...
So, as an alternative option, if anyone was going to sell their set when it arrives- I'd be willing to "purchase" your set for 190 USD. If anyone would like to go though with this, please PM me your email!
lmaoooHey guys! Unfortunately, due to sets going missing in shipment, we have a one unit defecit. I'd rather avoid having maxkey ship that one set from overseas- it will take A WHILE, and will probably severely delay someone's order- and I don't want any more delays.Where's that Francisco guy...
So, as an alternative option, if anyone was going to sell their set when it arrives- I'd be willing to "purchase" your set for 190 USD. If anyone would like to go though with this, please PM me your email!
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Where's that Francisco guy...
QuoteWhere's that Francisco guy...
Fr tho lmao
So, things will be shipping out tomorrow, and you'll get tracking emails when they do. Everything's cataloged into the warehouse and ready to go out.
Hot Damn can't wait! :thumb:QuoteWhere's that Francisco guy...
Fr tho lmao
So, things will be shipping out tomorrow, and you'll get tracking emails when they do. Everything's cataloged into the warehouse and ready to go out.
Any news for EU gang? Literally no updates from Candykeys
One last update- they are all going out today.
Refreshing email constantly :))One last update- they are all going out today.
hey guys! you're not going to get a tracking email today, their mail guy has tapped out for the day. if you have a USPS or UPS account, you may want to check for incoming packages to your address- I think they send SMS notifications or the like.So does this mean we're still getting a tracking email from them? I can't get informed deliveries to work for me haha
Any news for EU gang? Literally no updates from Candykeys
So does this mean we're still getting a tracking email from them? I can't get informed deliveries to work for me haha
I have something coming from Kono in my informed delivery :thumb: although I'm not sure if it's this or if it's gmk camping. Whatever it is, it's arriving on Monday!
QuoteI have something coming from Kono in my informed delivery :thumb: although I'm not sure if it's this or if it's gmk camping. Whatever it is, it's arriving on Monday!
:o
QuoteI have something coming from Kono in my informed delivery :thumb: although I'm not sure if it's this or if it's gmk camping. Whatever it is, it's arriving on Monday!
:o
It has arrived!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/LyOjAR3.jpg)
Oh nice! Are those scratches on the spacebar? I'm hoping I get a tracking number today.QuoteI have something coming from Kono in my informed delivery :thumb: although I'm not sure if it's this or if it's gmk camping. Whatever it is, it's arriving on Monday!
:o
It has arrived!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/LyOjAR3.jpg)
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Are you in the CONUS? I never got a tracking numberQuoteI have something coming from Kono in my informed delivery :thumb: although I'm not sure if it's this or if it's gmk camping. Whatever it is, it's arriving on Monday!
:o
It has arrived!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/LyOjAR3.jpg)
Looks amazing, can't wait to receive mine. Still no tracking :'(QuoteI have something coming from Kono in my informed delivery :thumb: although I'm not sure if it's this or if it's gmk camping. Whatever it is, it's arriving on Monday!
:o
It has arrived!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/LyOjAR3.jpg)
Are you in the CONUS? I never got a tracking numberQuoteI have something coming from Kono in my informed delivery :thumb: although I'm not sure if it's this or if it's gmk camping. Whatever it is, it's arriving on Monday!
:o
It has arrived!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/LyOjAR3.jpg)
Oh hey I got my tracking as well! Email went to spam folder for some reason >.> Glad I checked!Thanks for the reminder, just checked my email and it went to promotions for gmail. Arriving Tue, cant wait
Just got a tracking link and says it delivered today.Better go check that mail
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Still at workJust got a tracking link and says it delivered today.Better go check that mail
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Glad to see everyone getting their notifications! :thumb: I'm curious if anyone else will have scratches on their spacebar?I hope not! But at the same time, it's a good excuse to get a fancy artisan spacebar
Please post pictures when you get it! Im really looking forward to seeing your builds.
Are there going to be any extras?
No pictures yet but packaging is on point! No scratches on any of the keys on my set.
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really glad it's finally getting out to you guys! hope you enjoy :)
TFW u put box switches in your board that these caps are going to
Box switch stems (aside from the revised versions they're putting out now) are cracking the stems of keycaps and artisans because the horizontal arms are too thickTFW u put box switches in your board that these caps are going to
Wait why is this a problem?
I put a couple or keys from maxkey ninja on a keyboard with box jades that I wasnt using and I checked later to find stretch marks on the stems... I wasnt even using that keyboard. I would be very careful with box switches.Box switch stems (aside from the revised versions they're putting out now) are cracking the stems of keycaps and artisans because the horizontal arms are too thickTFW u put box switches in your board that these caps are going to
Wait why is this a problem?
TFW u put box switches in your board that these caps are going to
Box switch stems (aside from the revised versions they're putting out now) are cracking the stems of keycaps and artisans because the horizontal arms are too thickTFW u put box switches in your board that these caps are going to
Wait why is this a problem?
Box switch stems (aside from the revised versions they're putting out now) are cracking the stems of keycaps and artisans because the horizontal arms are too thickTFW u put box switches in your board that these caps are going to
Wait why is this a problem?
Well guess ill just die now.
I think it does depend on the batch yeah, if it's an early batch I think they're alright. Though the stems that were breaking caps were also in tolerance range so idkBox switch stems (aside from the revised versions they're putting out now) are cracking the stems of keycaps and artisans because the horizontal arms are too thickTFW u put box switches in your board that these caps are going to
Wait why is this a problem?
just broke out the calipers and measured every stem on my board. FWIW, mine all seem to be within tolerance specs, so maybe it depends on batch? sorry im sure this conversation has already been had elsewhere, but just my two cents
Well guess ill just die now.
In the set I received the one of the shift keys is 2u.
AFAICT from the layout photo, this was supposed to be 2.25u and not 2u
Here is a photo of the key with the same surrounding keys from the keymapShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/GBHbXTV.png)
Harder to tell from the bottom row, but the shift key clearly extends much further into the control key in the layout photo
And no, this is not the 1.75u shift key, it's definitely a 2u shift.
This is a bit of a pain since all my boards are 65->75% form factor and about half of them use a second 2.25u shift key
Received mine today! Looks amazing, thanks so much for running this ye_cole :thumb:
Any news regarding EU?David told me its gonna ship next monday
Clueboard with Calm DepthsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/huT4Hfd.jpg)
You can see the gap around the right shift (the layout requires a 2nd 2.25u shift vs the 2u shift in the kit I received), though it is much obvious from above.
I'd love it if someone who has received their set can confirm the size of the extra not 1.75u shift key (i.e. do you have a 2u or 2.25u shift key)
Clueboard with Calm DepthsShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/huT4Hfd.jpg)
You can see the gap around the right shift (the layout requires a 2nd 2.25u shift vs the 2u shift in the kit I received), though it is much obvious from above.
I'd love it if someone who has received their set can confirm the size of the extra not 1.75u shift key (i.e. do you have a 2u or 2.25u shift key)
I most definitely have a 2u shift
Extras?
Thanks for the confirmation. I was afraid of that. The layout photo shows 2 x 2.25u shift keys AFAICT, I'm wondering what happened?
Shift of 2.25x should only be used by 660 users.
I can make 2.25x shifts, but it will take some time, because I'm making new molds, and I'll send them to you, and you can send them to the buyers in need.
Hey guys, maxkey said they would offer replacements for free- I'm not sure when they are going to come in, though.
I'm going to leave this up for two weeks or so and see who needs another 2.25u shift.
Also, unfortunately, I cannot offer these for free- I have to pay shipping on these.
They're going to be 6.50 each, and I apologize that I'm charging again to have a key that was supposed to already be in the set. However, shipping these keys again to you guys individually will be expensive, and I can't afford another round of shipping charges.
Here's the form to enter if you would like a replacement cap. (NOTE: You MUST have been in the original group buy to request another shift.)
You will not be charged until the shifts come in, and I'm not sure when they're coming in. They may take a while.
Also, please do not enter this if you are not in the US without PMing me.
https://goo.gl/forms/jNgeYRXaVs17heEJ2
For the curious, here's what they saidQuoteShift of 2.25x should only be used by 660 users.
I can make 2.25x shifts, but it will take some time, because I'm making new molds, and I'll send them to you, and you can send them to the buyers in need.
:)) https://www.massdrop.com/buy/maxkey-sa-f-22-keycap-set looks like maxkey might have had some leftovers! :))
Box switch stems (aside from the revised versions they're putting out now) are cracking the stems of keycaps and artisans because the horizontal arms are too thickTFW u put box switches in your board that these caps are going to
Wait why is this a problem?
So I put my calm depths caps on my box switches just to see what they look like on the board, and left them on for maybe 5 hours max and took them off. As I took them off I noticed the majority of the caps had stretch marks on the stems, and they were an incredibly tight fit on the switches. I also decided to leave one cap on a box switch (a cap I'll likely never use) to test out if/when the stem will break. So far it's been about a week and I have seen any actual cracks on the cap stem but there are definitely stretch marks. I make an effort to spam press the switch every day to see how it holds up to being used. I'm uncertain at this point whether or not the cap will actually crack or not, but so far it hasn't so idk. So I suppose if the stretch marks are the worst of the damage to expect, you could always just say screw it and throw them on.Box switch stems (aside from the revised versions they're putting out now) are cracking the stems of keycaps and artisans because the horizontal arms are too thickTFW u put box switches in your board that these caps are going to
Wait why is this a problem?
Hello, first time poster here. Did ye_cole test the stems and how they fit into box switches ? as this set is going to my white box keyboard, would be a shame if it wouldn't fit
So I put my calm depths caps on my box switches just to see what they look like on the board, and left them on for maybe 5 hours max and took them off. As I took them off I noticed the majority of the caps had stretch marks on the stems, and they were an incredibly tight fit on the switches. I also decided to leave one cap on a box switch (a cap I'll likely never use) to test out if/when the stem will break. So far it's been about a week and I have seen any actual cracks on the cap stem but there are definitely stretch marks. I make an effort to spam press the switch every day to see how it holds up to being used. I'm uncertain at this point whether or not the cap will actually crack or not, but so far it hasn't so idk. So I suppose if the stretch marks are the worst of the damage to expect, you could always just say screw it and throw them on.Box switch stems (aside from the revised versions they're putting out now) are cracking the stems of keycaps and artisans because the horizontal arms are too thickTFW u put box switches in your board that these caps are going to
Wait why is this a problem?
Hello, first time poster here. Did ye_cole test the stems and how they fit into box switches ? as this set is going to my white box keyboard, would be a shame if it wouldn't fit
Box switches can jack up your keycaps due to the design oversight in their stem. It has nothing to do with the keycaps themselves, and if you put them on said switches you're rolling the dice on how bad that damage could be.
I'm still mourning the loss of my Laser sets, and will be putting these on Tealios myself.
Box switches can jack up your keycaps due to the design oversight in their stem. It has nothing to do with the keycaps themselves, and if you put them on said switches you're rolling the dice on how bad that damage could be.
I'm still mourning the loss of my Laser sets, and will be putting these on Tealios myself.
It wasn't an oversight, it was intentional. before the enthusiast community started buying box switches a client requested the change to the stems, kailh obliged because that was the only client buying them at the time.
Hello, first time poster here. Did ye_cole test the stems and how they fit into box switches ? as this set is going to my white box keyboard, would be a shame if it wouldn't fit
Finally got around to take a picture of mine, loving it so far!Show Image(https://imgur.com/bKQIjqZ.jpg)
DZ60 with lubed Tealios
What happened with the SE aisa orders that were cancelled then re-ordered through NA? Did they ship out with the batch from Kono?
I had to pm ye_cole and email someone from kono about that and seems those are still not shipped.
Still waiting for updates from either sides. :(
What happened with the SE aisa orders that were cancelled then re-ordered through NA? Did they ship out with the batch from Kono?
Hey, sorry about this! Kono told me your order shipped, and I honestly don't check my PMs very often. I'll get to the bottom of this.
I still haven't received any confirmation :(
no current ETA for shifts, but maxkey told me that they're going to make it when they finish making the mold. not 100% sure what that means, but i've requested an ETA.
I may be the only one who is keen for this, but definitely hope it comes through!
Hey all, I'm after a set. UK based, if anybody no longer wants theirs, give me a shout =]. I noticed a couple of people above have sets for sale but I thought I would see if anybody in the EU is getting rid of one before contacting them, cheers.German here, haven't received mine yet but I'm sure I won't keep it...
Hey all, I'm after a set. UK based, if anybody no longer wants theirs, give me a shout =]. I noticed a couple of people above have sets for sale but I thought I would see if anybody in the EU is getting rid of one before contacting them, cheers.
Hey all, I'm after a set. UK based, if anybody no longer wants theirs, give me a shout =]. I noticed a couple of people above have sets for sale but I thought I would see if anybody in the EU is getting rid of one before contacting them, cheers.German here, haven't received mine yet but I'm sure I won't keep it...
Pretty much done at this point
Hey all, I'm after a set. UK based, if anybody no longer wants theirs, give me a shout =]. I noticed a couple of people above have sets for sale but I thought I would see if anybody in the EU is getting rid of one before contacting them, cheers.German here, haven't received mine yet but I'm sure I won't keep it...
If it arrives, sure. See my post aboveHey all, I'm after a set. UK based, if anybody no longer wants theirs, give me a shout =]. I noticed a couple of people above have sets for sale but I thought I would see if anybody in the EU is getting rid of one before contacting them, cheers.German here, haven't received mine yet but I'm sure I won't keep it...
I may be interested. Still available ?
Do you know if David has already shipped the set ? How much did you spend for it ?The set is clearly on the way to me as seen in the screenshot... I paid EUR 120 as everyone else who bought via CandyKeys
I'm trying to work your situation out with kono but they haven't replied to my latest messages. I have one set with me and they have one set there because it was returned to sender. However, they still aren't working out who ships what where, which is a major inconvenience. I'm sorry you both don't have your sets yet- I'm trying to get them to you.
QuoteI may be the only one who is keen for this, but definitely hope it comes through!
Nope! Around 20 other people are right there with you.
Thanks for checking up- I followed up four days ago and he said "Now I am making the final adjustment of the mold. I will inform you when done."
I'll update everyone when Maxkey follows up!
Finally got my Alt and the caps on there. Looking good, and thanks again for all the work that went into this. :thumb: (Attachment Link)
Thanks for checking up- I followed up four days ago and he said "Now I am making the final adjustment of the mold. I will inform you when done."
I'll update everyone when Maxkey follows up!
Any further updates? Just checking in.
I am trying to acquire a set.. just want to know any ETA for the 2.25u shift keys?
https://imgur.com/a/7dZ6lCZ
Hey guys!
Not sure what's taking them so long, but here's a screenshot of communication for you guys. I'm following up again, and I hope to have these to you as soon as they finish making them. :(
QuoteI am trying to acquire a set.. just want to know any ETA for the 2.25u shift keys?
Hey! I'm really sorry for the delay- they haven't gotten back to me yet but they said they'd email me when they're done. I'll check up again today.
QuoteI am trying to acquire a set.. just want to know any ETA for the 2.25u shift keys?
Hey! I'm really sorry for the delay- they haven't gotten back to me yet but they said they'd email me when they're done. I'll check up again today.
So the base kit is missing a 2.25u? It looks like there are 2x 2.25u in the original base render. Sorry I am too lazy to go through all the messages.
hey guys- sorry to deliver more bad news.How does that even happen? Those aren’t even close. Thanks for continuing to follow up.
https://imgur.com/a/gu6422s
they made the shifts, but turns out they have a significant color difference from the calm depths shifts in terms of legend colors
i told them this wasn't acceptable
they said they would start redoing them after CNY
i'm sorry it's taking so long :(
hey guys- sorry to deliver more bad news.
https://imgur.com/a/gu6422s
they made the shifts, but turns out they have a significant color difference from the calm depths shifts in terms of legend colors
i told them this wasn't acceptable
they said they would start redoing them after CNY
i'm sorry it's taking so long :(
hey guys- sorry to deliver more bad news.
https://imgur.com/a/gu6422s
they made the shifts, but turns out they have a significant color difference from the calm depths shifts in terms of legend colors
i told them this wasn't acceptable
they said they would start redoing them after CNY
i'm sorry it's taking so long :(
yessir!
https://imgur.com/a/47ylYED
they finished today
yessir!Awesome, when do you think you'll receive them to ship out?
https://imgur.com/a/47ylYED
they finished today
my bad, they're at my house right now. they came two days ago. i haven't gotten to getting ready to ship it yet, however.
My bad- should have replied earlier. I'll start sending them out this week. It should probably be around 3-4 dollars/ shift to pay for shipping. I'll most likely ship before invoicing.
When should we expect the additional shifts to ship?
holy i'm so sorry i keep not getting to this. they're just sitting with me at the moment, and I'll get the invoices out by tomorrow night.
update: going to wait for 48 hours from now to make sure everyone who would like to get one can get one / has paid / has contacted me, and then I'll start shipping them. Again, my apologies that this took FOREVER.