[SPRiT] MX ALPS Springs/ LSS Lube/ Stabilizers/ Cherry RGB Clear (CLOSED!!!!!!!)

[sprit]

12 Alps Testers so far,  Others have been Emailed or messaged again

[sprit]

Welcome to MX  v3.0   -   Not the Color,  Just Feel the Difference !  (Extras in Stock)

-  My 50g    (Actuation 40cN)  Rapid response!  Super Faster and lighter than MX Reds        [Quick Arrow Edition]
-  My 55g    (Actuation 45cN)  Faster, Tighter and elastic than MX Reds,  Feel like a speedy Topre      [Quick Arrow Edition]     
-  My 58g    (Actuation 48cN)  Between MX Reds and Blues, Optimized for the Linears         [Quick Arrow Edition] 
-  My 60g    (Actuation 50cN)  Stable, elastic, and clear accentuated than stock Blues.  Much less squeaking   [Optimized for the Linears]   
-  My 62g    (Actuation 52cN)  Tighter, accentuated than stock MX Blues.  Elastic as the Early Vintage Blues     [Shinken 真剣 ダナ Edition]           
-  My 63.5g   (Actuation 53.5cN)   Special Limited Edition.     One of the    [Shinken 真剣 ダナ Edition]

-  My 65g    (Actuation 55cN)  Smooth, stable, heavier than MX Blues.   Optimized for the Linears and  Ergo     [Shinken 真剣 ダナ Edition]     
汪汪 ...     

[sprit]

MX Springs will be named by the Actuation force cN  -  From October


          1g*f  =  0.98cN    (cN = centi Newton, You can say  1g = 1cN )        
          1Kgf  =  9.8N        (Newton : a unit of force, a SI unit)

Let's follow the Cherry Standard,  abolish the bad habit!

.

[jbondeson]

12 Alps Testers so far,  Others have been Emailed or messaged again

If you're looking for another tester I'd be happy to throw my hat in the ring. I have done a bunch of testing with alps mashups with complicated and newer matias and have plenty of loose orange, cream, salmon and green's lying around to test with.

[sprit]

12 Alps Testers so far,  Others have been Emailed or messaged again

If you're looking for another tester I'd be happy to throw my hat in the ring. I have done a bunch of testing with alps mashups with complicated and newer matias and have plenty of loose orange, cream, salmon and green's lying around to test with.

Hello!  I have read Your posts again,  Happy to have You Sir!
Email me please! 

[nateth]

I just got the MX springs I ordered. I love the 62g! It's so crisp inside inside an ergo switch! What's the 63.5g limited edition one like?

[sprit]

I just got the MX springs I ordered. I love the 62g! It's so crisp inside inside an ergo switch! What's the 63.5g limited edition one like?

Do Not lube my springs, please, I do Recommend Dont!   

63.5g is more bouncing back, i designed it so, i feel it so, but still not 100% happy.   

[nateth]

Do Not lube my springs, please, I do Recommend Dont!

63.5g is more bounce back, i designed it so, i feel it so, but still not 100% happy.

Oops, I shouldn't say ergo switch. I just swapped into in a Zealio housing. Those aren't considered the same thing right?

Hmm, I may have to order some of those springs too!

[sprit]

Do Not lube my springs, please, I do Recommend Dont!

63.5g is more bounce back, i designed it so, i feel it so, but still not 100% happy.

Oops, I shouldn't say ergo switch. I just swapped into in a Zealio housing. Those aren't considered the same thing right?

Hmm, I may have to order some of those springs too!

The Gateron zeal has No springs inside? 

[nateth]

The Gateron zeal has No springs inside?

No I didn't have a spare switch aside from some zeal switches and a few cherry mx milk switches.
I just changed springs.

[sprit]

The Gateron zeal has No springs inside?

No I didn't have a spare switch aside from some zeal switches and a few cherry mx milk switches.
I just changed springs.

OK! 
Could You please post a Test, when You have time  :   SPRiT  vs  Gateron  Springs
Thanks for the info! 

[sprit]

Arrival

[ideus]

Where the new 6u wires could be ordered?

[sprit]

Where the new 6u wires could be ordered?

Hello! 
As i posted 6u are coming to me this week, $1 pc, and half of them will go plated,  i will update 6u into the form,  Appreciate ideus! 
I will update all status incl. my main GB and others tomorrow,  too exhausted today by the heat waves, but gonna be alright next morning!
Thanks Guys!!   God Night! 

[nateth]

Guess what came in today?! My i-rocks K76M! It's amazing, you can actually feel Alps style actuation. It's a bit noisy though and the keys have a rattle to them. I put in a Matias spring and it really improved the key feel!

I definitely want to try SPRiT's new alps springs in this keyboard.

[emdude]

Guess what came in today?! My i-rocks K76M! It's amazing, you can actually feel Alps style actuation. It's a bit noisy though and the keys have a rattle to them. I put in a Matias spring and it really improved the key feel!

Dang, wow, any chance of a review and/or typing video?  Really hyped about these myself.

[sprit]

Guess what came in today?! My i-rocks K76M! It's amazing, you can actually feel Alps style actuation. It's a bit noisy though and the keys have a rattle to them. I put in a Matias spring and it really improved the key feel!
I definitely want to try SPRiT's new alps springs in this keyboard.

I am not an official Tester and have to shut up, but tempted to buy it tomorrow.
Which model would you recommend?

[nateth]

I am not an official Tester and have to shut up, but tempted to buy it tomorrow.
Which model would you recommend?

Well, I only got the blue one because I wanted the clicks. I can say I'd recommend it for modding. IMHO the crappy springs make it way rattle way to much in stock condition.

I'll use it like this for a while, but I'm definitely modding the springs once I can, and I will harvest them for my Infinity 60% PCB. (Eventually my UHK, but that's going to be a good while yet.)

[nateth]

Guess what came in today?! My i-rocks K76M! It's amazing, you can actually feel Alps style actuation. It's a bit noisy though and the keys have a rattle to them. I put in a Matias spring and it really improved the key feel!

Dang, wow, any chance of a review and/or typing video?  Really hyped about these myself.

I'll try and shoot a video tomorrow. I'm at work and don't have much of a lunch break left to eat! Lol.

We have a sound booth here so I'll see if I can make an objective recording beside my Ergo Pro...but I'll have to jerry rig a desk in there first.

In the meantime some photos:
https://imgur.com/a/F0xTw

[emdude]

Thanks for the photos, very neat!  Looking forward to the video.

I am not an official Tester and have to shut up, but tempted to buy it tomorrow.
Which model would you recommend?

Well, I only got the blue one because I wanted the clicks. I can say I'd recommend it for modding. IMHO the crappy springs make it way rattle way to much in stock condition.

I'll use it like this for a while, but I'm definitely modding the springs once I can, and I will harvest them for my Infinity 60% PCB. (Eventually my UHK, but that's going to be a good while yet.)

From images I've found, the pins of these i-Rocks switches appear to be Alps-compatible, but based on this one, I'm very worried by the Cherry-style stem on the bottom of the switch housing:

[duynguyenle]

Thanks for the photos, very neat!  Looking forward to the video.

I am not an official Tester and have to shut up, but tempted to buy it tomorrow.
Which model would you recommend?

Well, I only got the blue one because I wanted the clicks. I can say I'd recommend it for modding. IMHO the crappy springs make it way rattle way to much in stock condition.

I'll use it like this for a while, but I'm definitely modding the springs once I can, and I will harvest them for my Infinity 60% PCB. (Eventually my UHK, but that's going to be a good while yet.)

From images I've found, the pins of these i-Rocks switches appear to be Alps-compatible, but based on this one, I'm very worried by the Cherry-style stem on the bottom of the switch housing:

Show Image

I've seen a couple of promotional videos with these, while the pin spacing seems to be compatible with standard Alps switches, the MX dimple on the bottom means that you will have to drill your PCB or handwire, and I'm fairly certain you cannot use the slider in a standard Alps housing due to the way the spring retainer is shaped (and also I think the standard Cherry MX cross-shaped stem is slightly wider than an Alps slider in the vertical direction.

In short, these are probably totally incompatible with current Alps boards/PCBs and would require significant modding if you want to use them. I would still like to get my hands on some to try them out though, maybe Sprit can arrange a small 'Taster' groupbuy

 :thumb:

[sprit]

Alps Age Returns?   

As the Alps had been dominaent for two decades from 1980' - 1990', there are hugh amounts of varients, and clones more than we can imagine.
Even Alps Japan had overseas factories and foreign partners everywhere in Korea, Taiwan, China, Mexico, America, Costarica ... 
At this moment We are going to bring the History Back to Life!
We are watching A Renaissance of Cherry MX and its Clones everywhere,  Why Not for the Alps?
When a fellow Korean member Duck borrowed my Alps boards, as he got none of Alps, to measure the dimensions for his Duck mini v2 three years ago,
I started preparing for the wider range of Alps custom springs and parts beyond my personal taste.

Really Appreciate for Sharing All Guys!

[sprit]

Moderation Note: Sprit has failed to successfully deliver/communicate on group buys in a satisfactory manner on multiple occasions in the past.  Order forms are removed per the moderator team. Sprit has been assigned a member group that removes his post editing permissions, and he will not be allowed to start any future group buys or advertise on geekhack in any manner.

Alps Springs GB  -  Aug 25

-  Hearing opinions  :  by the end of July    [IC]   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71357.0   (Done!)
-  Final Sample production by Aug 20,  I am funding the sampling fee $1,200 plus Gold plating costs.  (Done!)
-  Express Ship to Testers (2-3 days)    [Test]  https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2239559#msg2239559   (Undergoing)
-  Test Reports by 13 Testers   :  Aug 30 - Sept 5    [Testers]   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2239559#msg2239559 
-  E2E , duynguyenle , tjweir , SJHL , Magna224,  nateth,  itzmeluigi,  jswill,  Spaceman1200,  Hasu,  JDCarpe,  Jbondeson,  Nubbinator  have accepted to Test.  Happy to have You ! 

-  Open GroupBuy on Aug 31 - Sept 30.   You can Pay before or After the Production.
-  For the Smooth & Safer GB  :  I will invoice 30 persons at a time,  When all shipped,  I will invoice the next 30 persons,  This might save my burdens and lead time to deliver
-  Candidates to produce  -  Actuation force  40cN, 45cN, 50cN, 55cN, 60cN, 65cN, 70cN, 85cN, 100cN, 125cN, etc

-  Mass Production   :  Sept 5 - Sept 16 (New Schedule)
-  Inspection  &  Shipping    :  Sept 19 - Sept 30
-  Special GB Price  -  $6 /100pcs Standard,   $10/100pcs Gold,    FREE Shipping Worldwide over $30 Buy!
-  Order  >  <<SNIP>>

-  My References  :   Apple Model 0110, AEK, AEK II, IIgs,  Alps Metal SW,  Dell AT101,  SGI,  Wang 725,  NorthGate Blue,  OmniKey,  NCR Alps,  Focus 2001,  Zenith Green Tree,  LeadingEdge 2014, 3014,  NeXT Black by Steve Jobs    https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2211254#msg2211254     https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2213940#msg2213940
 

[sprit]

Projects in Progress  -  Aug 25

-  Alps Custom Springs   -   Mass production from Sept 5 - Sept 16.   Special GB Price   $6 /100pcs Standard,  $10/100pcs Gold,   FREE Shipping Worldwide over $30 Buy
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2248942#msg2248942      https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2244406#msg2244406
   
-  Cherry MX RGB Switches       -   $0.30 - 0.40 pc  in the coming GB,  Under preparation   
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2217502#msg2217502      https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2215575#msg2215575     
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2221092#msg2221092   

-  MX Clear Tactile, New Transparent Clones  from Kailh and others, Better stability than Gateron  -  $0.12 - 0.15 pc   -   Under Sampling,  Preparing the Contract     
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2243557#msg2243557      https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2220423#msg2220423     
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2236931#msg2236931      https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2237692#msg2237692   

-  6u MX Stab Wires   -   Under Production by Aug 30.   ~$1 pc for Stainless, incl Tax, GST, Handling Fees     
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2230411#msg2230411     

-  Transparent, White, Colored Stab Plastics  -  Under Quote, will be produced in the major kbd Factories   -   $4.50 /5pcs set  incl wires, Customs Tax, GST, Handling fees
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2218829#msg2218829      https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2234124#msg2234124
   

[Hypersphere]

Alps Springs GB  -  Aug 25

-  Hearing opinions  :  by the end of July    [IC]   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71357.0   (Done!)
-  Final Sample production by Aug 20,  I am funding the sampling fee $1,200 plus Gold plating costs.  (Done!)
-  Express Ship to Testers (2-3 days)    [Test]  https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2239559#msg2239559   (Undergoing)
-  Test Reports by 13 Testers   :  Aug 30 - Sept 5    [Testers]   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2239559#msg2239559 
-  E2E , duynguyenle , tjweir , SJHL , Magna224,  nateth,  itzmeluigi,  jswill,  Spaceman1200,  Hasu,  JDCarpe,  Jbondeson,  Nubbinator  have accepted to Test.  Happy to have You ! 

-  Open GroupBuy on Aug 31 - Sept 30.   You can Pay before or After the Production.
-  For the Smooth & Safer GB  :  I will invoice 30 persons at a time,  When all shipped,  I will invoice the next 30 persons,  This might save my burdens and lead time to deliver
-  Candidates to produce  -  Actuation force  40cN, 45cN, 50cN, 55cN, 60cN, 65cN, 70cN, 85cN, 100cN, 125cN, etc

-  Mass Production   :  Sept 5 - Sept 16 (New Schedule)
-  Inspection  &  Shipping    :  Sept 19 - Sept 30
-  Special GB Price  -  $6 /100pcs Standard,   $10/100pcs Gold,    FREE Shipping Worldwide over $30 Buy!

-  My References  :   Apple Model 0110, AEK, AEK II, IIgs,  Alps Metal SW,  Dell AT101,  SGI,  Wang 725,  NorthGate Blue,  OmniKey,  NCR Alps,  Focus 2001,  Zenith Green Tree,  LeadingEdge 2014, 3014,  NeXT Black by Steve Jobs    https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2211254#msg2211254     https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2213940#msg2213940
 

Interested! Thanks.

[ideus]

Will the stabilizer sets include an option with 6u wire?

[sprit]

Will the stabilizer sets include an option with 6u wire?

Hi!  Yes!  Its produced from the Factory, and under Plating now.
I will ship it from  Sept 1st.   
So far We have for the Spacebars  -  3u,  6u,  6.25u,  7u,  8u       

[sprit]

Moderation Note: Sprit has failed to successfully deliver/communicate on group buys in a satisfactory manner on multiple occasions in the past.  Order forms are removed per the moderator team. Sprit has been assigned a member group that removes his post editing permissions, and he will not be allowed to start any future group buys or advertise on geekhack in any manner.

Alps Springs GB  -  Aug 30  (GB OPEN)

-  Hearing opinions  :  by the end of July    [IC]   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71357.0   (Done!)
-  Final Sample production by Aug 20,  I am funding the sampling fee $1,200 plus Gold plating costs.  (Done!)
-  Express Ship to Testers (2-3 days)    [Test]  https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2239559#msg2239559   (Undergoing, a bit Delayed)
-  Test Reports by 13 Testers   :   Simultaneously on A Day between Sept 3 - Sept 7    [Testers]   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2239559#msg2239559     
-  E2E , duynguyenle , tjweir , SJHL , Magna224,  nateth,  itzmeluigi,  jswill,  Spaceman1200,  Jbondeson,  Hasu,  JDCarpe,  Nubbinator  have accepted to Test.  Happy to have You ! 

-  Open Group Buy on Aug 30 - Sept 15.   You can Pay before or After the Production.
-  For the Smooth & Safer GB  :  I will invoice 30 persons at a time,  When all shipped,  I will invoice the next 30 persons,  This might save my burdens and lead time to deliver
-  Candidates to produce  -  Actuation force  40cN, 45cN, 50cN, 55cN, 60cN, 65cN, 70cN, 85cN, 100cN, 125cN, etc

-  Mass Production   :  Sept 5 - Sept 16 (New Schedule arranged w the Factories)
-  Inspection  &  Shipping    :  Sept 19 - Sept 30
-  Special GB Price  -  $6 /100pcs Standard,   $10/100pcs Gold,    FREE Shipping Worldwide over $30 Buy!
-  Order  >  <<SNIP>>
References 
-   Alps Appreciation Thread                       https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45456.0
-   Interest Check  [IC]                                https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71357.0     
-   Apple Extended Keyboard II  Mods         https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49407.0     
-   Mini Keyboards                                       https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49405.0   
-   Wang Skull Returns                                https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49408.0   
-   My References  :   Apple Model 0110, AEK, AEK II, IIgs,  Alps Metal SW,  Dell AT101,  SGI,  Wang 725,  NorthGate Blue,  OmniKey,  NCR Alps,  Focus 2001,  Zenith Green Tree,  LeadingEdge 2014, 3014,  NeXT Black by Steve Jobs    https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2211254#msg2211254     https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2213940#msg2213940

[ideus]

Will the stabilizer sets include an option with 6u wire?

Hi!  Yes!  Its produced from the Factory, and under Plating now.
I will ship it from  Sept 1st.   
So far We have for the Spacebars  -  6u,  6.25u,  7u,  8u   

Awesome, I'll be checking the form to set an order as soon as they become available in the options.

[XMIT]

I'd love to get some Alps springs but can't seem to find the order form?

[sprit]

Moderation Note: Sprit has failed to successfully deliver/communicate on group buys in a satisfactory manner on multiple occasions in the past.  Order forms are removed per the moderator team. Sprit has been assigned a member group that removes his post editing permissions, and he will not be allowed to start any future group buys or advertise on geekhack in any manner.

I'd love to get some Alps springs but can't seem to find the order form?

Hello XMIT !    OK! Added  :

Order  >  <<SNIP>>

[sprit]

ALPS Springs Test Samples  :  A B C D E + C (Gold)  =  Total 6 packs

All Shipped by EMS Express (2-3 days)   -  I will send the Track in 6 hours.

GH Media  : Alps Custom Springs Test Reports  -  By 13 Testers     https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84396.0

[sprit]

Moderation Note: Sprit has failed to successfully deliver/communicate on group buys in a satisfactory manner on multiple occasions in the past.  Order forms are removed per the moderator team. Sprit has been assigned a member group that removes his post editing permissions, and he will not be allowed to start any future group buys or advertise on geekhack in any manner.

ALPS  Springs GB  -  Aug 31  (GB OPEN)

-  Hearing Opinions  :  by the end of July    [IC]   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71357.0   (Done!)
-  Final Sample production by Aug 20,  I am funding the sampling fee $1,200 plus Gold plating costs.  (Done!)
-  Express Ship to Testers (2-3 days)    [Test]  https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2239559#msg2239559   (Undergoing, a bit delayed)
-  Test Reports by 13 Testers   :   Simultaneously on A Day between Sept 3 - Sept 7    [Testers Reports]  https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84396.0
-  E2E , duynguyenle , tjweir , SJHL , Magna224,  nateth,  itzmeluigi,  jswill,  Spaceman1200,  Jbondeson,  Hasu,  JDCarpe,  Nubbinator  have accepted to Test.  Happy to have You ! 

-  Open Group Buy on Aug 30 - Sept 15.   You can Pay before or After the Production.
-  For the Smooth & Safer GB  :  I will invoice 30 persons at a time,  When all shipped,  I will invoice the next 30 persons,  This might save my burdens and lead time to deliver
-  Candidates to produce  -  Actuation force  40cN, 45cN, 50cN, 55cN, 60cN, 65cN, 70cN, 85cN, 100cN, 125cN, etc

-  Mass Production   :  Sept 5 - Sept 16 (New Schedule arranged w the Factories)
-  Inspection  &  Shipping    :  Sept 19 - Sept 30
-  Special GB Price  -  $6 /100pcs Standard,   $10/100pcs Gold,    FREE Shipping Worldwide over $30 Buy!  (7-10 days)
-  Order   >   <<SNIP>>
References 
-   Alps Appreciation Thread                       https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45456.0
-   Interest Check  [IC]                                https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71357.0     
-   Apple Extended Keyboard II  Mods         https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49407.0     
-   Mini Keyboards                                       https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49405.0   
-   Wang Skull Returns                                https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49408.0   
-   My References  :   Apple Model 0110, AEK, AEK II, IIgs,  Alps Metal SW,  Dell AT101,  SGI,  Wang 725,  NorthGate Blue,  OmniKey,  NCR Alps,  Focus 2001,  Zenith Green Tree,  LeadingEdge 2014, 3014,  NeXT Black by Steve Jobs    https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2211254#msg2211254     https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2213940#msg2213940

[sprit]

Apple Extended Keyboard II  in 1990  &  NeXT Black in 1986

[sprit]

For The ALPS Testers

[sprit]

If anyone of the TESTERS not get the TEST Sample by Sep 2,  Email me please!

All the Track infos sent via Paypal Notification. 

[hasu]

For The ALPS Testers

(Attachment Link)

Hehe, JP one must be mine!
Thanks, l got tracking number.

Tapatalk を使用して私の Nexus 5X から送信

[tjweir]

Yeah, a CA one!
Woop!

[Zealousy]

I suppose with the gb open, you don't need more testers? Just got my third ALPS board on eBay and working on buying a 4th

[duynguyenle]

Don't think I've received a tracking number yet, but the GB envelope must be me 

[MandrewDavis]

Are 4u and 3u gold-plated Cherry stabilizers available?

[sprit]

I suppose with the gb open, you don't need more testers? Just got my third ALPS board on eBay and working on buying a 4th

Oh! Congrat!   
As the vintage Alps boards are mostly 101 or 104 or more keys,  I had included each 130 pcs a bag, for the 13 Testers. 
As I got some leftovers, please send me your order form with a comment 'Alps Tester' 
But due to the weekend, i just worry about the deadline to post the Report!
So we have done organizing The board of Testers.
I will shut up myself from now on!   

[sprit]

Are 4u and 3u gold-plated Cherry stabilizers available?

3u 6u are under production,  4u 5u will follow according to the factory schedule.  The Factory is one of the Suppliers for Samsung, LG Electronics, and have been manufacturing the MX custom springs for us for the last three years.

[sprit]

Yes! All the TEST packages had arrived and mostly under delivery in US, Japan, England, Canada, Australia.
Hope All the Testers recieve it before Saturday to have enough time to conduct the Evaluations.

[sprit]

.
   
水王水王

[cmd]

Sprit,

I located the form lol. Sent. Ty dad (romevi)

Cheers!

[romevi]

Sprit,

Sent you an email...cannot find the form for the life of me 

Cheers!

It's not in the OP?

[sprit]

Moderation Note: Sprit has failed to successfully deliver/communicate on group buys in a satisfactory manner on multiple occasions in the past.  Order forms are removed per the moderator team. Sprit has been assigned a member group that removes his post editing permissions, and he will not be allowed to start any future group buys or advertise on geekhack in any manner.

ALPS  Springs GB  -  Sept 6 (ORDERING) 

-  Hearing Opinions  :  by the end of July    [IC]   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71357.0   (Done!)
-  Final Sample production by Aug 20,  I am funding the sampling fee $1,200 plus Gold plating costs.  (Done!)
-  Express Ship to Testers (2-3 days)    [Test]  https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2239559#msg2239559   (Done! a week delayed)
-  Test Reports by 13 Testers   :   Simultaneously on A Day between Sept 11- Sept 12  [Testers Reports]  https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84396.0
-  E2E , duynguyenle , tjweir , SJHL , Magna224,  nateth,  itzmeluigi,  jswill,  Spaceman1200,  Jbondeson,  Hasu,  JDCarpe,  Nubbinator  have accepted to Test.  Happy to have You ! 

-  Open Group Buy on Aug 30 - Sept 18.   You can Pay before or After the Production.
-  For the Smooth & Safer GB  :  I will invoice 3g0 persons at a time,  When all shipped,  I will invoice the next 30 persons,  This might save my burdens and lead time to deliver
-  Candidates to produce  -  Actuation force  40cN, 45cN, 50cN, 55cN, 60cN, 65cN, 70cN, 85cN, 100cN, 125cN, etc

-  Mass Production   :  Sept 5 - Sept 18 (New Schedule arranged w the Factories)
-  Inspection  &  Shipping    :  Sept 19 - Sept 30
-  Special GB Price  -  $6 /100pcs Standard,   $10/100pcs Gold,    FREE Shipping Worldwide over $30 Buy!  (7-10 days)
-  Order   >   <<SNIP>>
References 
-   Alps Appreciation Thread                       https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45456.0
-   Interest Check  [IC]                                https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71357.0     
-   Apple Extended Keyboard II  Mods         https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49407.0     
-   Mini Keyboards                                       https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49405.0   
-   Wang Skull Returns                                https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49408.0   
-   My References  :   Apple Model 0110, AEK, AEK II, IIgs,  Alps Metal SW,  Dell AT101,  SGI,  Wang 725,  NorthGate Blue,  OmniKey,  NCR Alps,  Focus 2001,  Zenith Green Tree,  LeadingEdge 2014, 3014,  NeXT Black by Steve Jobs    https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2211254#msg2211254     https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=55888.msg2213940#msg2213940 

[sprit]

Hello Testers!
Thanks for Your time and efforts! 
I know there are delays due to the weekends and delivery.
Please confer the New Schedule for the Test Reports!

Test Reports Posting : Sep 11-12   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84396.0
I will email You before Sep 10 for the Test progress!

[duynguyenle]

Hello Testers!
Thanks for Your time and efforts! 
I know there are delays due to the weekends and delivery.
Please confer the New Schedule for the Test Reports!

Test Reports Posting : Sep 11-12   https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84396.0
I will email You before Sep 10 for the Test progress!

I still haven't received my parcel yet. The post office may have misplaced or misdelivered it 

I may need to visit the central depot tomorrow and check if they can trace where it went last