Author Topic: [GB] M65-A | Made with RAMA.WORKS (Complete) (Read 869760 times)

kawasaki161 · « **Reply #1550 on:** Wed, 19 July 2017, 16:52:36 »

Quote from: jchan94 on Wed, 19 July 2017, 16:48:34

It is a good day.

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Whoa, puts it really into perspective how much work that is... good luck. And don't overexert yourself :thumb:

jchan94 · « **Reply #1551 on:** Wed, 19 July 2017, 16:56:15 »

UPDATE

I am so sorry for being AFK (ha. funny, get it? KEYBOARDS. HA) for the past few days.

The logistics company that we used this time was REALLY unprofessional, and had delayed our shipment from coming for OVER a week after clearing customs. It's bonkers. This logistics company was recommended to us, but we are NOT using them in the future. We will use my logistic company from now on that helps us clear GMK, and other things in like 3 days with delivery.

Anyways, the keyboards are here, and the size looks smaller than expected, but it's only like 400 keyboards, right?

Tomorrow I need to prepare and clean up, and wrap up Budapest/Maxkeys. Friday, I'm flying to Seattle, so shipping starts on MONDAY. We'll probably go through them slowly, then speed things up as we get accustom to issues that we may face when reviewing the boards.

Extras

If you're looking for extra anything (plate, kit, pcb, etc etc), please sign up for the mailing list - https://eepurl.com/coAJ5r

jchan94 · « **Reply #1552 on:** Wed, 19 July 2017, 17:29:37 »

Also, I wanted to say, thank you all for supporting the M65-A project. Rama and I are truly excited to get this out to everyone. I started to look back at the time that I started the M65A. I had just graduated from Uni, and I was spending the summer at my office on Venice Blvd. I can't believe that it's almost been a year since I talked to Rama about making this awesome board, and now we're here - Exactly 11 months later.

After many talks with Rama in the past few months, and in the past week (when he came to LA), we came to the conclusion that we clearly don't have enough units to make everyone happy. After this round wraps up 100%, we will be planning our R2, I'll be overlooking my logistics to streamline them in order to get a faster turnaround time, and planning my QC trip to Asia.

Cheers everyone & photos to come tomorrow. Here are some photos you can and should expect.

- M65A Rose Gold w/ SA Grand Budapest
- M65A Gold w/ GMK PLUM
- M65A Matte Black w/ Maxkeys SA Cyan on Dolch
- M65A Hydro Blue w/ GMK Hydro
- M65A Silver w/ GMK SoWaRe

cynviloq · « **Reply #1553 on:** Wed, 19 July 2017, 17:36:43 »

Quote from: jchan94 on Wed, 19 July 2017, 17:29:37

Also, I wanted to say, thank you all for supporting the M65-A project. Rama and I are truly excited to get this out to everyone. I started to look back at the time that I started the M65A. I had just graduated from Uni, and I was spending the summer at my office on Venice Blvd. I can't believe that it's almost been a year since I talked to Rama about making this awesome board, and now we're here - Exactly 11 months later.

After many talks with Rama in the past few months, and in the past week (when he came to LA), we came to the conclusion that we clearly don't have enough units to make everyone happy. After this round wraps up 100%, we will be planning our R2, I'll be overlooking my logistics to streamline them in order to get a faster turnaround time, and planning my QC trip to Asia.

Cheers everyone & photos to come tomorrow. Here are some photos you can and should expect.

- M65A Rose Gold w/ SA Grand Budapest
- M65A Gold w/ GMK PLUM
- M65A Matte Black w/ Maxkeys SA Cyan on Dolch
- M65A Hydro Blue w/ GMK Hydro
- M65A Silver w/ GMK SoWaRe

So excited - can't decide if I want to daily my Hydro Blue or my Space Grey!

forevermadrigal · « **Reply #1554 on:** Wed, 19 July 2017, 18:54:04 »

Congratulations Jchan!!! Can't wait to get this board and build it and enjoy all of its goodness

Auxo · « **Reply #1555 on:** Wed, 19 July 2017, 20:43:24 »

Quote from: jchan94 on Wed, 19 July 2017, 17:29:37

After many talks with Rama in the past few months, and in the past week (when he came to LA), we came to the conclusion that we clearly don't have enough units to make everyone happy. After this round wraps up 100%, we will be planning our R2, I'll be overlooking my logistics to streamline them in order to get a faster turnaround time, and planning my QC trip to Asia.

For those who are hard of hearing

clickstops · « **Reply #1556 on:** Wed, 19 July 2017, 22:25:53 »

Awesome. Congrats on getting the boards. I'm stoked!

I hope the plum board is champagne rather than rose gold and you mis ruled, but I'll be happy to see it either way. Really curious to see how champagne pairs with key sets.

Feivis · « **Reply #1557 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 00:27:38 »

Can't wait to get it!! But how long will it take for the shipment to Hong Kong?

amnesia0287 · « **Reply #1558 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 01:41:06 »

Quote from: CJD_Anthony on Wed, 19 July 2017, 20:43:24

Quote from: jchan94 on Wed, 19 July 2017, 17:29:37
After many talks with Rama in the past few months, and in the past week (when he came to LA), we came to the conclusion that we clearly don't have enough units to make everyone happy. After this round wraps up 100%, we will be planning our R2, I'll be overlooking my logistics to streamline them in order to get a faster turnaround time, and planning my QC trip to Asia.

For those who are hard of hearing

Time to start saving or else I might not be able to buy all the colors

madindehead · « **Reply #1559 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 02:03:11 »

Super hyped there will be R2! Only just recently got into mechanical keyboard properly, and this needs to be one I own!

jchan94 · « **Reply #1560 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 02:05:13 »

Don't look too far ahead ! We still need to wrap this up in the next week or two.

kmba · « **Reply #1561 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 09:18:34 »

Silver M65A with gmk muted and silver Rama wave cherry profile. Jchan x Rama x jchan x Rama special.

Enz0man · « **Reply #1562 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 10:07:20 »

Is private Jchan shipping to the Seattle meetup an option?

jchan94 · « **Reply #1563 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 11:33:22 »

Quote from: Enz0man on Thu, 20 July 2017, 10:07:20

Is private Jchan shipping to the Seattle meetup an option?

Yo bro,

Email me jchan@keyclack.com with this info. I gotcha.

See you there.

jchan94 · « **Reply #1564 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 18:53:30 »

Opened the first few boxes of M65-A. They look amazing.

You can check it out on Instagram @keyclack via Story.

Also, I'll have some pictures up tonight.

Fictiouz · « **Reply #1565 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 18:57:34 »

Quote from: jchan94 on Thu, 20 July 2017, 18:53:30

Opened the first few boxes of M65-A. They look amazing.

You can check it out on Instagram @keyclack via Story.

Also, I'll have some pictures up tonight.

Please, BB. Don't tease me like this.

consolelog · « **Reply #1566 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 20:45:47 »

I might have forgotten if there were pics/update... but are the mats ready as well?

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breusch91 · « **Reply #1567 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 20:59:55 »

Quote from: jchan94 on Thu, 20 July 2017, 18:53:30

Opened the first few boxes of M65-A. They look amazing.

You can check it out on Instagram @keyclack via Story.

Also, I'll have some pictures up tonight.

feel free to open M65-A-427 really soon, QC it, and ship it to me so I have it by Aug 5th for the NYC meetup, I promise I will not be angry at you at all!

jchan94 · « **Reply #1568 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 21:33:38 »

Everyone should go to Seattle Meetup this Saturday to go see them IRL. They look awesome.

forevermadrigal · « **Reply #1569 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 23:07:15 »

Quote from: jchan94 on Thu, 20 July 2017, 21:33:38

Everyone should go to Seattle Meetup this Saturday to go see them IRL. They look awesome.

What if we can't? :c

base · « **Reply #1570 on:** Thu, 20 July 2017, 23:23:35 »

Quote from: breusch91 on Thu, 20 July 2017, 20:59:55

Quote from: jchan94 on Thu, 20 July 2017, 18:53:30
Opened the first few boxes of M65-A. They look amazing.

You can check it out on Instagram @keyclack via Story.

Also, I'll have some pictures up tonight.

feel free to open M65-A-427 really soon, QC it, and ship it to me so I have it by Aug 5th for the NYC meetup, I promise I will not be angry at you at all!

Yes ditto for M65-A-179 for the August 5th Charleston SC meetup

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Seriously though, the sneak peeks so far are looking amazing! Thanks for sharing with us!

obviouslygene · « **Reply #1571 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:00:43 »

M-65A-085 for the Singapore meet up!
Probably the only one in Singapore!

jchan94 · « **Reply #1572 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:02:59 »

Aite.

Ima try to get all of these out in the next 2 weeks. 14 day.... About 30 a day? That's not that difficult.

Jk, let's do 10 days. This is taking a car space in my warehouse. Gotta get it out.

kawasaki161 · « **Reply #1573 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:40:47 »

Quote from: jchan94 on Thu, 20 July 2017, 21:33:38

Everyone should go to Seattle Meetup this Saturday to go see them IRL. They look awesome.

Wanna fly me in?

)

But seriously, I actually thought about coming, would be expensive as **** but probably worth. The thing is I've got an exam on Tuesday :/

beamingrobot · « **Reply #1574 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:42:24 »

Quote from: obviouslygene on Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:00:43

M-65A-085 for the Singapore meet up!
Probably the only one in Singapore!

bruh

obviouslygene · « **Reply #1575 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 02:05:46 »

Quote from: beamingrobot on Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:42:24

Quote from: obviouslygene on Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:00:43
M-65A-085 for the Singapore meet up!
Probably the only one in Singapore!
bruh

No way. Another Singaporean here?

kawasaki161 · « **Reply #1576 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 02:15:17 »

Quote from: obviouslygene on Fri, 21 July 2017, 02:05:46

Quote from: beamingrobot on Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:42:24
Quote from: obviouslygene on Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:00:43
M-65A-085 for the Singapore meet up!
Probably the only one in Singapore!
bruh

No way. Another Singaporean here?

I believe that there are more keyboard people in SG than you think.

KINGPIN · « **Reply #1577 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 04:39:17 »

Please have polished coated brass top for R2

kacase · « **Reply #1578 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 04:49:18 »

Quote from: KINGPIN on Fri, 21 July 2017, 04:39:17

Please have polished coated brass top for R2

That would be mind-blowing!

And imagine the patina it would get over time!

KINGPIN · « **Reply #1579 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 04:58:00 »

Quote from: kacase on Fri, 21 July 2017, 04:49:18

Quote from: KINGPIN on Fri, 21 July 2017, 04:39:17
Please have polished coated brass top for R2

That would be mind-blowing!

And imagine the patina it would get over time!

And think of the amazing combination it can make with the hydro blue bottom...aww yeah
Perhaps it can even be plated with shiny bling bling gold

(although that will definitely bring the price up by around 10%)

beamingrobot · « **Reply #1580 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 10:54:03 »

Quote from: obviouslygene on Fri, 21 July 2017, 02:05:46

Quote from: beamingrobot on Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:42:24
Quote from: obviouslygene on Fri, 21 July 2017, 01:00:43
M-65A-085 for the Singapore meet up!
Probably the only one in Singapore!
bruh

No way. Another Singaporean here?

for real though you'd be surprised, there's a fb group and stuff, and quite a few meetups.

anyway back on topic HYPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

jchan94 · « **Reply #1581 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 12:48:22 »

As promised, here are the photos. Sorry they took a day longer. It took a whole day to pack for the Seattle Meetup, and these boards aren't assembled, but I think you have a good picture of what to expect and such.

Also, I'll take better pictures when I get back. These are done in my living room, so they're not that great.

See these boards at the Seattle Meetup! Info here - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6blkn0/seattle_mechanical_keyboard_meetup_july_22nd/?utm_content=comments&utm_medium=hot&utm_source=reddit&utm_name=MechanicalKeyboards

Black Matte w/ Maxkey SA Cyan on Dolch

Champagne with Rose Gold Alu Bottom w/ GMK Plum

Rose Gold w/ SA Grand Budapest

Hydro Blue w/ GMK Hydro

Space Grey w/ GMK SoWaRe

Silver w Brass Plate (waiting for GMK Muted)

Jedi · « **Reply #1582 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 13:13:54 »

Not bad for a first stab at this keyboard making thing

pon10 · « **Reply #1583 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 13:14:47 »

Great ****ing job, Mr Jchan

menuhin · « **Reply #1584 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 13:25:26 »

Quote from: jchan94 on Fri, 21 July 2017, 12:48:22

As promised, here are the photos. Sorry they took a day longer. It took a whole day to pack for the Seattle Meetup, and these boards aren't assembled, but I think you have a good picture of what to expect and such.

Also, I'll take better pictures when I get back. These are done in my living room, so they're not that great.

See these boards at the Seattle Meetup! Info here - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6blkn0/seattle_mechanical_keyboard_meetup_july_22nd/?utm_content=comments&utm_medium=hot&utm_source=reddit&utm_name=MechanicalKeyboards

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Rose Gold w/ SA Grand Budapest

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Hydro Blue w/ GMK Hydro

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Space Grey w/ GMK SoWaRe

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Silver w Brass Plate (waiting for GMK Muted)

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Such a killer post with all the killer color-combinations!!!

Enz0man · « **Reply #1585 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 13:30:33 »

Oh boy this is just making me even more excited for mine

pixelpusher · « **Reply #1586 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 15:09:55 »

I honestly can't tell the difference between space gray and silver. Hope the space gray is a bit darker w/o the flash

jchan94 · « **Reply #1587 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 15:17:39 »

Quote from: reececonrad on Fri, 21 July 2017, 15:09:55

I honestly can't tell the difference between space gray and silver. Hope the space gray is a bit darker w/o the flash

Hard to capture because of how reflective the metal is with light. Super distinguishable irl.

I'll take a studio photo when I'm back.

pixelpusher · « **Reply #1588 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 15:25:06 »

Quote from: jchan94 on Fri, 21 July 2017, 15:17:39

Quote from: reececonrad on Fri, 21 July 2017, 15:09:55
I honestly can't tell the difference between space gray and silver. Hope the space gray is a bit darker w/o the flash

Hard to capture because of how reflective the metal is with light. Super distinguishable irl.

I'll take a studio photo when I'm back.

By the way, thanks for the photos. I appreciate how you are keeping us informed and updated.

Tre3Cycl3S · « **Reply #1589 on:** Fri, 21 July 2017, 18:13:06 »

Oh boy oh boy, really looking forward to getting mine!! I'll have to wait a little longer though, since I am out of country and needed to delay my shipment by a bit (thanks jchan for accommodating!).

Madēo · « **Reply #1590 on:** Sat, 22 July 2017, 00:51:25 »

My god the Rose Gold x Grand Budapest

Can't wait for this!

Marutks · « **Reply #1591 on:** Sat, 22 July 2017, 09:14:39 »

I want to join r2 when it starts. Can't wait.

RubenMcNoobin · « **Reply #1592 on:** Sat, 22 July 2017, 11:13:47 »

Quote from: jchan94 on Fri, 21 July 2017, 12:48:22

As promised, here are the photos. Sorry they took a day longer. It took a whole day to pack for the Seattle Meetup, and these boards aren't assembled, but I think you have a good picture of what to expect and such.

Also, I'll take better pictures when I get back. These are done in my living room, so they're not that great.

Hydro Blue w/ GMK Hydro

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This Hydro Blue will be my first board that isn't some kind of neutral color and I'm stoked about it, it's so vibrant!!

lunr · « **Reply #1593 on:** Sat, 22 July 2017, 15:00:52 »

Can't wait to see the silver paired with GMK Muted. That's going to be top.

kmba · « **Reply #1594 on:** Sat, 22 July 2017, 15:33:19 »

Quote from: tameone on Thu, 20 July 2017, 09:18:34

Silver M65A with gmk muted and silver Rama wave cherry profile. Jchan x Rama x jchan x Rama special.

Quote from: lunr on Sat, 22 July 2017, 15:00:52

Can't wait to see the silver paired with GMK Muted. That's going to be top.

That's what I'm going for. Although now I wish I spent the extra $20 for an aluminum bottom.

_cramil · « **Reply #1595 on:** Sat, 22 July 2017, 22:01:50 »

Quote from: tameone on Sat, 22 July 2017, 15:33:19

Quote from: tameone on Thu, 20 July 2017, 09:18:34
Silver M65A with gmk muted and silver Rama wave cherry profile. Jchan x Rama x jchan x Rama special.

Quote from: lunr on Sat, 22 July 2017, 15:00:52
Can't wait to see the silver paired with GMK Muted. That's going to be top.

That's what I'm going for. Although now I wish I spent the extra $20 for an aluminum bottom.

Kinda wishing I got an aluminum bottom in addition to the nylon. They look great!

BAS1C · « **Reply #1596 on:** Sat, 22 July 2017, 23:20:28 »

Quote from: _cramil on Sat, 22 July 2017, 22:01:50

Quote from: tameone on Sat, 22 July 2017, 15:33:19
Quote from: tameone on Thu, 20 July 2017, 09:18:34
Silver M65A with gmk muted and silver Rama wave cherry profile. Jchan x Rama x jchan x Rama special.

Quote from: lunr on Sat, 22 July 2017, 15:00:52
Can't wait to see the silver paired with GMK Muted. That's going to be top.

That's what I'm going for. Although now I wish I spent the extra $20 for an aluminum bottom.
Kinda wishing I got an aluminum bottom in addition to the nylon. They look great!

me 2

UTEster750 · « **Reply #1597 on:** Sun, 23 July 2017, 06:41:58 »

Can't wait for mine to arrive, going to be so cool!

kitchenace13 · « **Reply #1598 on:** Sun, 23 July 2017, 14:53:02 »

For those wishing they had gone for the aluminum bottoms, in a few weeks hes going to open up the extras sale and should have extra bottoms I believe.

kustom3 · « **Reply #1599 on:** Sun, 23 July 2017, 15:28:25 »

Quote from: kitchenace13 on Sun, 23 July 2017, 14:53:02

For those wishing they had gone for the aluminum bottoms, in a few weeks hes going to open up the extras sale and should have extra bottoms I believe.

Kinda sad jchan94's logistics don't allow for grouping with the GB order though. I'd have gone for an extra alu bottom but no way I'm going for DHL shipping and ~~extortion~~ import fees twice on this. Oh well.


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