[GB] MACRO-1 (Extras In Stock!)

[Laneware]

Extras now Available

MACRO - 1

By Laneware Peripherals

Sound Tests by ByteSizedSeamus

https://www.twitch.tv/bytesizedseamus/videos

SOUND TEST 1

https://www.twitch.tv/bytesizedseamus/clip/GiantGiftedBaguetteKippa-bF7_QDrbZEGqMM5w

SOUND TEST 2

https://www.twitch.tv/bytesizedseamus/clip/ClearVainMeerkatUncleNox-owESQSBUyc_S6RL8

Prototype Photos by Taeha Types

https://www.instagram.com/taehatypes/

https://www.twitch.tv/taehatypes

Prototype Stream & Photos by Manoli Visuals

https://www.instagram.com/manolivisuals/?hl=en

https://www.twitch.tv/manolivisuals

Stream Highlight: Laneware MACRO-01 Thoughts

https://m.twitch.tv/videos/974003150

Full Build Stream

https://m.twitch.tv/videos/974003149

Build Streams & More Prototype Photos

Still to Come:

Build Streams: By ByteSizedSeamus & Manoli Visuals

Prototype Photos: By Taeha Types, ByteSizedSeamus & Manoli Visuals

Feedback Form

The design is finalised, however you can still use the below feedback form to register your interest and be notified when the build streams and GB goes live!

https://forms.gle/kHN9opbVcGKY7orZ6

GB Key Information

Vendor: https://lanewareperipherals.com/

Quantity: 500 Orders

Timing: 27th March 2021 at 20:00 PST for 1 Month or Until Sold Out

Projected Shipping Date: Late October

Details

Form Factor: Numpad

Layouts: Regular, Southpaw, Macropad

Angle: 7 Degrees

PCB: Type C, QMK/VIA, Rotary Encoder, Hotswap Option

Encoder: With Press Function

Plate: Aluminium 1.5mm

Weight: ~802g / 1.77lb

MACRO - 1 Kit Includes

Case: Annodized/Powder Coated Aluminium Top and Bottom

Switch Plate: Annodizes Aluminium, 1.5mm

PCB: Supports Layouts Shown Below

Hardware: Screws, Bumpons, Encoder Knob, Gaskets

Color Options

See the first comment on this thread for color and finish samples

Top:

Annodized Grey

Annodized Blue

Annodized Gold

Powder Coated White

Base:

Annodized Grey

Annodized Blue

Powder Coated White

Plate:

Annodized Gold

Price Tags (USD)

MACRO-1 Full Kit: $175

Brass Plate Upgrade: $15

Hotswap PCB Upgrade: $20 (Numpad layout only, encoder will also come pre-soldered)

Extra Top Color: $45

Extra Plate Aluminium/Brass: $20/$35

Extra PCB Standard/Hotswap: $30/$50

Extra Encoder & Knob: $10

Extra Feet and Gaskets: $5

Gallery

Ft. GMK Godspeed

Ft. GMK Striker, RAMA Striker, RAMA Kuro/Shiro

Ft. GMK Oblivion V2

Ft. ePTB Kuro/Shiro, S-Craft Artesian

Size Comparison

Ft. Raindrop 60%

Internals

Renders

Bullet

Monochrome

Raindrop (Blue Top also Available)

Cloud

Gilded Cloud

USB Location

Encoder Knob Options

Layouts

Contact

Discord Server: https://discord.gg/h3GTsPWV9e

My Personal Discord: LANEWARE#0468

Email: support@laneware.xyz

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lanewarep

Update Fequency, Terms & Conditions
We will update you on GB progress, manufacturing and shipping details at minium once every 2 weeks, or when important information becomes available.
You can expect to recieve your items before the advertised time, however uncontrollable circumstances may cause this time frame to be extended.
We aim to provide the highest quality Keyboards to our users. Our QA process should pick up any imperfections, however if a sub-par keyboard does manage to reach you, imperfections will be evaluated based on their location and size. The outcome of this evaluation may result in a full/partial replacement, full/partial refund or return depending on the severity of the imperfection.
Specific Pantone Colours and Switch Plate .stp files will be released after the GB.

[Laneware]

If you are after any more specific Photos please let me know and I will update this comment

Real Color & Finish Sample:
The colors used for the MACRO-1 are the same that we used for the Raindrop 60%. See the below image, unedited, taken next to a window to show the color gradient

Click to expand image

[HoffmanMyster]

Approved

[Chippy]

fancy macro pad good. knob good. gl with buy. I like seeing these over the top macro pads.

[Laneware]

Internal case details added to GB post

[totalemon]

consider my interest checked

[Ayeinw]

I want all the colors

[Inversecrowd]

Count me in, is there an option for blue top and bottom as a base kit?

[PotatoTM]

il need to remind myself of this somehow, looks good / looking forward to it!

[jimmythetooth]

I think you said you were considering usb pass-through. Did that make it in as an option?

[Laneware]

il need to remind myself of this somehow, looks good / looking forward to it!

Jump into the discord listed at the bottom of the post to be reminded when the GB is about to go live 😁

[Laneware]

I think you said you were considering usb pass-through. Did that make it in as an option?

We decided not to persue this idea. It would have required re-prototyping both the case and PCB, we were to far along in the process to go back that far.

[CookieFlow]

Been looking for a nice Numpad for a while and this one looks very appealing.
The price tag sounds pretty hefty, but if the quality is there I could justify it.

-Are the available colors not listed? Both base colors and extra top color?
-Will the knob work for volume control in macOS? (heard from other macropads that their volume knob didn't work in the latest Mac Os releases)
-Is there any way to make it wireless? I like my coiled cable for my keyboards, but don't really want another cable.

[Laneware]

Been looking for a nice Numpad for a while and this one looks very appealing.
The price tag sounds pretty hefty, but if the quality is there I could justify it.

-Are the available colors not listed? Both base colors and extra top color?
-Will the knob work for volume control in macOS? (heard from other macropads that their volume knob didn't work in the latest Mac Os releases)
-Is there any way to make it wireless? I like my coiled cable for my keyboards, but don't really want another cable.

Be sure to keep an eye out for the build streams!

I realise that the colour options isn't super obvious, I will update the GB thread:
Base colors: Blue, White, Dark Grey
Top Colors: Blue, White, Dark Grey, Gold

The PCB will come with the most revent version of QMK installed. If the volume issue is not fixed by the delivery date, the current fix for volume control in Mac OS is quite easy and can be found here https://andywarburton.co.uk/fix-mac-osx-volume-keys-not-working-with-via-qmk/

The PCB is not bluetooth compatible.

I hope this answers all of your questions 

[CookieFlow]

Thanks for the info !

The 50$ extra Hotswap PCB, is it because it comes with the encoder pre-soldered also?

A bit sad about the top-color options, as the ones I would have liked the most are missing  (maroon/burgundy, a nice green, and like a copper or rose gold)

But I'll try to join for one still.

[Laneware]

Thanks for the info !

The 50$ extra Hotswap PCB, is it because it comes with the encoder pre-soldered also?

A bit sad about the top-color options, as the ones I would have liked the most are missing  (maroon/burgundy, a nice green, and like a copper or rose gold)

But I'll try to join for one still.

To upgrade the included PCB to hotswap is $20. To purchase an extra hotswap PCB is $50 and yes, it will include the encoder pre-soldered as well

[damsenviet]

Are these prototypes in Bullet and Monochrome? The photos make it look slightly blue but I'm more than 100% happy to have that color if that's the way the lighting affects it.
If you could provide annotations as to what colorway the prototypes are in that would be nice>

[Laneware]

Are these prototypes in Bullet and Monochrome? The photos make it look slightly blue but I'm more than 100% happy to have that color if that's the way the lighting affects it.
If you could provide annotations as to what colorway the prototypes are in that would be nice>

Yes, the prototypes are in bullet and monochrome The color options are the same as my previous board the Raindrop 60%, so will post some photos of the colors up close and un-edited Also stay posted for prototype photos and videos from our content creators Taeha Types, ByteSizedSeamus & Manoli Visuals, they will be much better at accuratly capturing the true look of the board than I am

[CookieFlow]

Thanks for the info !

The 50$ extra Hotswap PCB, is it because it comes with the encoder pre-soldered also?

A bit sad about the top-color options, as the ones I would have liked the most are missing  (maroon/burgundy, a nice green, and like a copper or rose gold)

But I'll try to join for one still.

To upgrade the included PCB to hotswap is $20. To purchase an extra hotswap PCB is $50 and yes, it will include the encoder pre-soldered as well

Alright thanks.
Will we be able to mix and match base and top color, or will it automatically come with a matching base and top color? (and thus forced into an extra top color)

Still hoping some extra top colors could be available. Really think a copper or nice rose gold could have worked well.

[Laneware]

Thanks for the info !

The 50$ extra Hotswap PCB, is it because it comes with the encoder pre-soldered also?

A bit sad about the top-color options, as the ones I would have liked the most are missing  (maroon/burgundy, a nice green, and like a copper or rose gold)

But I'll try to join for one still.

To upgrade the included PCB to hotswap is $20. To purchase an extra hotswap PCB is $50 and yes, it will include the encoder pre-soldered as well

Alright thanks.
Will we be able to mix and match base and top color, or will it automatically come with a matching base and top color? (and thus forced into an extra top color)

Still hoping some extra top colors could be available. Really think a copper or nice rose gold could have worked well.

No worries,
You will be able to choose between either a top color of gold or the same color as the base
E.g Blue base and top OR Blue base and Gold top

All of the top colors will also be available to purchase individually.
E.g if you want a blue base with a white top, you will need to buy a base kit and an extra top. I hope this clears things up

[Laneware]

Count me in, is there an option for blue top and bottom as a base kit?

There sure is!

[hiddensong]

I almost fell in love. That pricetag doe!! It's literally the price of an ano keeb. And with no bells and whistles? No bluetooth, no speakers, no OLED, no nada. Well there is a $1 EC11 rotary encoder. Really is a beautiful itsy bitsy tiny board. And I try to grab every macro/numpad I come across. This one, however is a hard pill bebe.

[Laneware]

I almost fell in love. That pricetag doe!! It's literally the price of an ano keeb. And with no bells and whistles? No bluetooth, no speakers, no OLED, no nada. Well there is a $1 EC11 rotary encoder. Really is a beautiful itsy bitsy tiny board. And I try to grab every macro/numpad I come across. This one, however is a hard pill bebe.

Hi, thankyou for the kind words, we are glad you love the design I understand your concerns. The "MACRO-1" is quite a large macro pad, the case weights in at ~700g, compare this to our "Raindrop 60%" weighing in at ~950g. The manufacturing cost of low quantity production items lays mostly outside the actual material cost, as such size isn't a huge factor in cost. This alongside the falling USD and sky rocketing raw material and electrical component costs is really hurting the custom keeb scene at the moment. You can see more discussion about this on the IC https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=110130.msg2990781#msg2990781

We did poll this to the community, and with over 1000 responses, the overwhelming majority viewed the price point as fair. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask

Case Weights:

[handmademedal]

Can't wait to see more updates on this, good luck!

[Laneware]

Can't wait to see more updates on this, good luck!

Thanks! Stay posted, we should have some stream content up in the coming days

[24kpurehandsome]

There aren't enough numpads in the mechmarket community. You think there is going to be a bluetooth version of this? My brother and I ran out of ports on our laptops.

[Domantas]

whyyyyyy knob is on left. Unless it is sounthpaw, but it is weird for me still . Would have like two options

[bobtheguitar]

whyyyyyy knob is on left. Unless it is sounthpaw, but it is weird for me still . Would have like two options

I was thinking this looked great, but... this is a good point! Might still try to get one though.

[Laneware]

There aren't enough numpads in the mechmarket community. You think there is going to be a bluetooth version of this? My brother and I ran out of ports on our laptops.

Agreed! This one will be wired only

[Laneware]

whyyyyyy knob is on left. Unless it is sounthpaw, but it is weird for me still . Would have like two options

I was thinking this looked great, but... this is a good point! Might still try to get one though.

We had a similar query during the IC. To us, it felt more natural and ergonomic to have the knob on the left and control the encoder with your index and thumb whilst supporting your hand with your pinky and ring finger on the sides of the case. Looking at other projects, I would say at a rough estimate, 70% of macropads have followed this same logic. The feedback that we received from the testers is that the encoder feels comfortable and natural in its current position

[Harue]

Tomorrow the day, Pog (replied accidently on IC instead of GB)

[Laneware]

Tomorrow the day, Pog (replied accidently on IC instead of GB)

It sure is!

A little over 24 hrs until the GB is live! We have just just put the product pages up for you to have a look through and decide what you would like before the GB opens https://lanewareperipherals.com/collections/keyboard-cases

[Dius]

Did I miss this? Or did it not go live yet?

Edit: never mind I see 20 pst live - sorry

[Laneware]

Did I miss this? Or did it not go live yet?

Not live yet! About 90mins remaining

[bobtheguitar]

I’m in! Have gone for the grey. Already wondering if I erred in not getting the gold top though...

[cigs_coffee]

I’m in! Have gone for the grey. Already wondering if I erred in not getting the gold top though...

Haha, gone for the grey with gold top and black knob. It will look great
Ask for a change

[Laneware]

The support so far for this project has been amazing! We have sold approximatly 200/500 units in the first 24 hrs. Thankyou to everyone that has supported this project and provided feedback during the IC phase <3

[//gainsborough]

Is the prototype you made the grey color?  It almost has a hint of blue/green, which looks awesome.

[bobtheguitar]

I’m in! Have gone for the grey. Already wondering if I erred in not getting the gold top though...

Haha, gone for the grey with gold top and black knob. It will look great
Ask for a change

Nice. Think I’m too aesthetically conservative to go for only the gold top. Maybe I should just order an extra... Certainly tempted. But the $$$...

[Laneware]

Is the prototype you made the grey color?  It almost has a hint of blue/green, which looks awesome.

Yes it is the grey color the true color is better represented in the first comment on this thread. The sheen and lighting effected the way the MACRO-1 prototype photos came out.

[Xury46]

What a wild ride, the "launch party" on Discord was fun!
I'm so glad I got in on this, I can't wait to have this on my desk!

[Laneware]

What a wild ride, the "launch party" on Discord was fun!
I'm so glad I got in on this, I can't wait to have this on my desk!

It was awesome! So cool to see such a turn up and hear everyones plans for their pad

[Inversecrowd]

Easy cop 👌

[treeleaf64]

Treeleaf like the knob yea yea

[Laneware]

Treeleaf like the knob yea yea

Knob always good  yea yea

[Laneware]

Just over a week now after opening the GB and we have sold over 300/500 units. We have other projects in the works, so if you are afer a unit, please don't hold out, because at this stage we don't have plans to re-run the MACRO-1 in the near future!

[Kalliste]

Just picked mine up in all white, can't wait to see it on my desk along with the think 6.5 v2. I feel like they will go great together!   

[Laneware]

Just picked mine up in all white, can't wait to see it on my desk along with the think 6.5 v2. I feel like they will go great together!   

Welcome aboard! I'd love to see a photo of the final builds sitting together

[Laneware]

Build stream is live! Link at the top of the thread

[Laneware]

Only 2 days left to grab your MACRO-1! There are only 50 units remaining so be sure not to miss out