Author Topic: [GB] VN66 | Manufactured by EVE - Geekhack Raffle (Read 129630 times)

OnceS · « **Reply #100 on:** Fri, 10 January 2020, 09:18:19 »

Hey everyone.
First of all, I'd like to wish everyone a happy new year, and I hope that we all will have a great year with keyboards and everything else

Second, here are some updates to the VN66:
1. The production of the keyboard will be delayed due to the following culprits:
- Our manufacturing facility had to temporarily stop to go through some quality checking procedures conducted by the government (Many other manufacturers such as Exclusive had to delay production because of the same reason).
- The production team will be having a break during the Tet holidays in our country.
Production will continue after the holidays, which is at the end of January.
2. The final product is expected to be delivered at the end of February, and the wrist rest will be shipped along with the VN66 in the package, as stated in the group buy.
I apologize for this incident, and I hope that you guys are fine with the delay. If there is any information that you are concerned, please let me know and I will do my best to inform. Finally, if things go ahead of or behind schedule in the future, I will update about the progress.

OnceS

hottrout · « **Reply #101 on:** Fri, 10 January 2020, 10:55:30 »

Thank you for the update. I have one question regarding the wristrest. I have not received any invoice or confirmation of the logo placement etc. Do I just need to wait and are you aware of this?

p.s. Any chance of some freebies in leu of the delay?

Thanks.

DukeEsquire · « **Reply #102 on:** Fri, 10 January 2020, 11:01:23 »

Quote from: hottrout on Fri, 10 January 2020, 10:55:30

Thank you for the update. I have one question regarding the wristrest. I have not received any invoice or confirmation of the logo placement etc. Do I just need to wait and are you aware of this?

p.s. Any chance of some freebies in leu of the delay?

Thanks.

Your freebie is that he doesn't cancel your order and give it to the next person.

hottrout · « **Reply #103 on:** Fri, 10 January 2020, 11:52:40 »

Quote from: DukeEsquire on Fri, 10 January 2020, 11:01:23

Quote from: hottrout on Fri, 10 January 2020, 10:55:30
Thank you for the update. I have one question regarding the wristrest. I have not received any invoice or confirmation of the logo placement etc. Do I just need to wait and are you aware of this?

p.s. Any chance of some freebies in leu of the delay?

Thanks.

Your freebie is that he doesn't cancel your order and give it to the next person.

Touche

OnceS · « **Reply #104 on:** Sat, 11 January 2020, 08:54:34 »

Quote from: r4bbl3d4bbl3 on Tue, 07 January 2020, 00:00:35

Please stop posting updates in this thread, it pains me too much to be reminded I won't ever get this board.

I have to do it for everyone who gets one

Happy that you have such positive thoughts for the keyboard.

OnceS · « **Reply #105 on:** Sat, 11 January 2020, 08:56:01 »

Quote from: hottrout on Fri, 10 January 2020, 10:55:30

Thank you for the update. I have one question regarding the wristrest. I have not received any invoice or confirmation of the logo placement etc. Do I just need to wait and are you aware of this?

p.s. Any chance of some freebies in leu of the delay?

Thanks.

Thanks for informing. I will inform the wrist rest maker about this to have a look at the issue.

KingOfMemes · « **Reply #106 on:** Fri, 21 February 2020, 14:48:18 »

Any new updates here, about the wrist rest or project entirely?

OnceS · « **Reply #107 on:** Sat, 22 February 2020, 02:09:08 »

Hi there.
The shipping date of the VN66 along with the wrist rest will have to be delayed until approximately mid April (ouch), because production had to be postponed again due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
To make up for this unwanted incident, we will upgrade the aluminum plate to a brass plate for everyone, free of charge.

hottrout · « **Reply #108 on:** Sat, 22 February 2020, 07:24:19 »

Quote from: OnceS on Sat, 22 February 2020, 02:09:08

Hi there.
The shipping date of the VN66 along with the wrist rest will have to be delayed until approximately mid April (ouch), because production had to be postponed again due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
To make up for this unwanted incident, we will upgrade the aluminum plate to a brass plate for everyone, free of charge.

Thank you for the update and thank you for the upgrade. It is a pity the delay is so long but it will make the waiting so much more worth it. Do you have any update on the wrist rest. I have not received any invoice or updates about it. Also is there any way to see a mockup of what the logo I sent would look like?

dasorevie · « **Reply #109 on:** Tue, 25 February 2020, 21:23:15 »

Quote from: hottrout on Sat, 22 February 2020, 07:24:19

Quote from: OnceS on Sat, 22 February 2020, 02:09:08
Hi there.
The shipping date of the VN66 along with the wrist rest will have to be delayed until approximately mid April (ouch), because production had to be postponed again due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
To make up for this unwanted incident, we will upgrade the aluminum plate to a brass plate for everyone, free of charge.

Thank you for the update and thank you for the upgrade. It is a pity the delay is so long but it will make the waiting so much more worth it. Do you have any update on the wrist rest. I have not received any invoice or updates about it. Also is there any way to see a mockup of what the logo I sent would look like?

Hello

Currently, my side also stalled a bit due to the disease problem

You will definitely see the design before I finish the wrist rest

Please be assured that it will be returned with the keyboard

It is inconvenient that our production is heavily affected by this influenza pandemic ^^

KingOfMemes · « **Reply #110 on:** Tue, 25 February 2020, 21:34:58 »

Quote from: dasorevie on Tue, 25 February 2020, 21:23:15

Quote from: hottrout on Sat, 22 February 2020, 07:24:19
Quote from: OnceS on Sat, 22 February 2020, 02:09:08
Hi there.
The shipping date of the VN66 along with the wrist rest will have to be delayed until approximately mid April (ouch), because production had to be postponed again due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
To make up for this unwanted incident, we will upgrade the aluminum plate to a brass plate for everyone, free of charge.

Thank you for the update and thank you for the upgrade. It is a pity the delay is so long but it will make the waiting so much more worth it. Do you have any update on the wrist rest. I have not received any invoice or updates about it. Also is there any way to see a mockup of what the logo I sent would look like?

Hello

Currently, my side also stalled a bit due to the disease problem

You will definitely see the design before I finish the wrist rest

Please be assured that it will be returned with the keyboard

It is inconvenient that our production is heavily affected by this influenza pandemic ^^

hottrout · « **Reply #111 on:** Wed, 26 February 2020, 14:40:56 »

Understood. Thank you.

hottrout · « **Reply #112 on:** Thu, 09 April 2020, 04:25:21 »

Any news on either the keyboard or the wrist rest?

OnceS · « **Reply #113 on:** Thu, 16 April 2020, 09:47:13 »

Quote from: hottrout on Thu, 09 April 2020, 04:25:21

Any news on either the keyboard or the wrist rest?

The shipping date of the board and the rest has to be delayed (again, sadly) until June, due to the Covid-19 pandemic not showing signs of ending soon. We don't want to risk the health of the makers and manufacturers, plus the government has prohibited production until further instructions are announced.

We're really sorry for the second delay, but we hope you'll understand the situation that we are in right now. We hope that everyone stays safe, and be patient for the delivery of the products.

hottrout · « **Reply #114 on:** Fri, 17 April 2020, 11:44:18 »

Thank you for the update. Would it be possible to finalise the look and the layout of the wristrest? You have not invoice me yet or provided an image for proof reading?

hottrout · « **Reply #115 on:** Sun, 31 May 2020, 07:08:23 »

Any news or update? It is June now.

OnceS · « **Reply #116 on:** Tue, 02 June 2020, 11:22:15 »

Hi there. Hope that everyone is doing well.
Here's some great news I have for those who have the slots of the VN66: Production is back in operation, and the boards are in the making (finally)!!!.
The next update(s), including news about the wrist rest, will come during the next 2-3 weeks, at which time production are expected to complete, along with QC and packaging.
A potential issue is working with customs when the boards are ready for shipping, due to the restrictions of the government because of the Covid-19 epidemic. We will try our best to get the boards delivered at the end of June.

Stay tuned, and stay safe.
OnceS

OnceS · « **Reply #117 on:** Tue, 02 June 2020, 11:29:22 »

Small extra update: The wrist rest will be delivered with the VN66.

hottrout · « **Reply #118 on:** Tue, 02 June 2020, 12:50:33 »

Both your posts make me happy. Will we be able to see the logo placement on the wrist rest before production? I wanted to check the size and placement to make sure it is correct.

r4bbl3d4bbl3 · « **Reply #119 on:** Mon, 15 June 2020, 10:35:44 »

Is there ANY chance of another round of this board? Still sad I missed it.

hottrout · « **Reply #120 on:** Tue, 30 June 2020, 03:09:15 »

June is ending. Any update on delivery or wristrest details?

KingOfMemes · « **Reply #121 on:** Thu, 09 July 2020, 09:58:48 »

Probably a dumb question, but there will definitely not be any extra plates/pcb, will there?

hottrout · « **Reply #122 on:** Thu, 09 July 2020, 12:00:45 »

At this rate of going we might be lucky if there is a keyboard!

KingOfMemes · « **Reply #123 on:** Thu, 09 July 2020, 12:52:03 »

Quote from: hottrout on Thu, 09 July 2020, 12:00:45

At this rate of going we might be lucky if there is a keyboard!

I'm not worried about it. Probs just a bunch of weird shipping things going on with covid

hottrout · « **Reply #124 on:** Mon, 17 August 2020, 14:30:07 »

Another month passes by and now we have two full months since any updates. This is starting to smell.

No23Player · « **Reply #125 on:** Wed, 19 August 2020, 03:55:25 »

Quote from: hottrout on Mon, 17 August 2020, 14:30:07

Another month passes by and now we have two full months since any updates. This is starting to smell.

You should better contact the host guy of the GB via Facebook. He seems not care much about post in GH
Pm him as https://www.facebook.com/zoky.ss7

hottrout · « **Reply #126 on:** Wed, 19 August 2020, 04:14:07 »

Quote from: No23Player on Wed, 19 August 2020, 03:55:25

Quote from: hottrout on Mon, 17 August 2020, 14:30:07
Another month passes by and now we have two full months since any updates. This is starting to smell.
You should better contact the host guy of the GB via Facebook. He seems not care much about post in GH
Pm him as https://www.facebook.com/zoky.ss7

Thank you. Do you know him or know anything about this project?

No23Player · « **Reply #127 on:** Wed, 19 August 2020, 09:29:23 »

Quote from: hottrout on Wed, 19 August 2020, 04:14:07

Quote from: No23Player on Wed, 19 August 2020, 03:55:25
Quote from: hottrout on Mon, 17 August 2020, 14:30:07
Another month passes by and now we have two full months since any updates. This is starting to smell.
You should better contact the host guy of the GB via Facebook. He seems not care much about post in GH
Pm him as https://www.facebook.com/zoky.ss7

Thank you. Do you know him or know anything about this project?

I know him as the admin of Vietnam Mechkey community. I have the slot for VN66 as well and still waiting for update. There has been no update since 2020, so it could be a tough year

KingOfMemes · « **Reply #128 on:** Wed, 19 August 2020, 11:13:19 »

Quote from: No23Player on Wed, 19 August 2020, 09:29:23

Quote from: hottrout on Wed, 19 August 2020, 04:14:07
Quote from: No23Player on Wed, 19 August 2020, 03:55:25
Quote from: hottrout on Mon, 17 August 2020, 14:30:07
Another month passes by and now we have two full months since any updates. This is starting to smell.
You should better contact the host guy of the GB via Facebook. He seems not care much about post in GH
Pm him as https://www.facebook.com/zoky.ss7

Thank you. Do you know him or know anything about this project?
I know him as the admin of Vietnam Mechkey community. I have the slot for VN66 as well and still waiting for update. There has been no update since 2020, so it could be a tough year

I emailed awhile back just seeing if I could get an update. I was emailed back this:

Quote

Hi

Currently the keyboard is in the process of finishing, wrist rest has a final stage before packaging

however we and China are affected by the covid epidemic, the border between the two countries is also limited.

Therefore, at the time of transport, we do not know exactly yet

I don't think anything is shady here. I think Covid is just cluster****ing everyone right now.

hottrout · « **Reply #129 on:** Wed, 19 August 2020, 13:02:14 »

Lets hope that is all. Thanks for responding.

r4bbl3d4bbl3 · « **Reply #130 on:** Fri, 21 August 2020, 01:54:28 »

Oh man, I really hope this project isn’t going south, I wanted to see this board become a reality.

hottrout · « **Reply #131 on:** Fri, 21 August 2020, 04:39:03 »

I was speaking with Nguyễn on FB and he is going to update this thread soon. Hopefully with good news.

OnceS · « **Reply #132 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 00:45:43 »

Hey everyone. It's been a while since the last update, and I was waiting for the right time to deliver an explanation and a full update.

Due to the second outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Vietnam, production of the VN66 had to be postponed, and it was only until the beginning of August that we were able to continue production of the board. By the time of this update, the boards have been completed, and are in the QC and packaging process, followed by shipping of the VN66 and the wrist rest. Because there are many procedures that have to be followed with customs, the earliest time for the VN66 to be delivered to the winners is at the end of September. Although nothing is guaranteed, I will try my best to deliver the boards as soon as possible, if not earlier than expected.

If you cannot wait any longer, which is completely understandable because of the year we are in, please drop me a message and I will refund your money, and I apologize in advance. If you are still in for the ride, thank you for being patient and not giving up on us, which includes me and the production team.

OnceS

hottrout · « **Reply #133 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 04:43:40 »

We have waited this far, we can wait a little longer. Thank you for an update, it was needed. We all appreciate the difficulties due to Covid-19 you must be facing, keep going.

I need to know if you got the graphic I sent you for the wrist rest and if it is ok to use?

OnceS · « **Reply #134 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 21:05:44 »

Quote from: hottrout on Thu, 03 September 2020, 04:43:40

We have waited this far, we can wait a little longer. Thank you for an update, it was needed. We all appreciate the difficulties due to Covid-19 you must be facing, keep going.

I need to know if you got the graphic I sent you for the wrist rest and if it is ok to use?

Yes, and of course, yes.

r4bbl3d4bbl3 · « **Reply #135 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 21:22:07 »

Do you have any production pictures to share?

OnceS · « **Reply #136 on:** Thu, 03 September 2020, 21:51:02 »

Quote from: r4bbl3d4bbl3 on Thu, 03 September 2020, 21:22:07

Do you have any production pictures to share?

Currently I have not taken any pictures, but I will in the next update.

r4bbl3d4bbl3 · « **Reply #137 on:** Fri, 02 October 2020, 00:14:13 »

Any update on these?

r4bbl3d4bbl3 · « **Reply #138 on:** Tue, 20 October 2020, 09:03:06 »

How is the packing/QC progress coming along?

hottrout · « **Reply #139 on:** Fri, 06 November 2020, 15:27:12 »

Two months have passed with no update and no news. You have also stopped responding on FB. I for one am starting to doubt this will be honoured. Any response?

brianpro700 · « **Reply #140 on:** Tue, 10 November 2020, 03:43:09 »

Quote from: hottrout on Fri, 06 November 2020, 15:27:12

Two months have passed with no update and no news. You have also stopped responding on FB. I for one am starting to doubt this will be honoured. Any response?

he is the admin of vnmk facebook page, you can ask people in that group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VietNamMechKey/
his personal facebook account https://www.facebook.com/zoky.ss7

hottrout · « **Reply #141 on:** Sat, 02 January 2021, 10:34:38 »

SO I tried to contact him again via Facebook but this time I got no response. I have asked for an update but got nothing. If anyone knows how to get in contact with this guy or has any information on the state of this GB I would appreciate it. I would also ask the other GB members should voice in to see what we can do together.

soloplayer · « **Reply #142 on:** Sun, 14 February 2021, 07:02:08 »

so has anyone had this board on hand?

hottrout · « **Reply #143 on:** Sun, 14 February 2021, 07:37:51 »

The board was never delivered to the buyers. There is no evidence that it was actually made. No refunds were given and there has been no response from the member running the GB. Repeated attempts to contact him has resulted in nothing. Sadly it looks like a scam, maybe not intentionally but sadly no-one honored the arrangement.

hottrout · « **Reply #144 on:** Mon, 15 February 2021, 07:18:22 »

Sorry for the 2nd post but ....

I have got to speak with OnceS about this via email. He has updated me on the state of play and I have asked him to update all those involved via this thread. Stay tuned.

No23Player · « **Reply #145 on:** Fri, 19 February 2021, 09:01:09 »

Lmao, stay till year 3000

kEylement · « **Reply #146 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 01:12:32 »

"I'm Nguyen Hieu Truong, the admin of VNMK - the largest mechanical keyboard community in Vietnam"

If you bring up the name of a country and a keyboard community to support your GB then please think about the consequences and do it properly. After all this mess but you still choose to stay silent and turn your back against who have been supporting you. MAB team was bad but you are even worse. It's such a disgrace that our community reputation has been ruined by MAB and even now the admins of VNMK. Great keyboard design but being run by incompetent clowns.
Up to this point, I hope you guys could at least get your refund. Sorry...

hottrout · « **Reply #147 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 04:25:12 »

Quote from: kEylement on Sun, 21 February 2021, 01:12:32

"I'm Nguyen Hieu Truong, the admin of VNMK - the largest mechanical keyboard community in Vietnam"

If you bring up the name of a country and a keyboard community to support your GB then please think about the consequences and do it properly. After all this mess but you still choose to stay silent and turn your back against who have been supporting you. MAB team was bad but you are even worse. It's such a disgrace that our community reputation has been ruined by MAB and even now the admins of VNMK. Great keyboard design but being run by incompetent clowns.
Up to this point, I hope you guys could at least get your refund. Sorry...

Thank you Nguyen for taking the time to post here. I can only speak for myself and say I don't think this reflects on you and your keyboard community but it has left a bad taste in the mouths of those involved. Like I said, OnceS did respond to me on the 15th of Feb and he promised that he would be fulfilling this keyboard GB. I asked him to post that news here to shed some light on this and to make the other GB members aware but he has not done that as of yet. If he is going to honor the agreement then he would need to post and explain in detail the reasons behind the huge delay and the lack of communication. If he does that I think he will be able to regain his reputation. It really depends on how he now acts going forward. I urge you if possible to convince him to act honorably and do the right thing.

Comments like those from No23Player above does nothing to help the situation.

flying1911 · « **Reply #148 on:** Sun, 28 February 2021, 13:03:58 »

OP's sent a substantial email update to local GB participants. International buyers should expect an official one posted here soon.

Darknight00z · « **Reply #149 on:** Fri, 23 April 2021, 07:55:00 »

Any update? I still haven't heard anything yet. International GB here.

News:

Author Topic: [GB] VN66 | Manufactured by EVE - Geekhack Raffle (Read 129630 times)