Hi fellow keyboard enthusiast!
After doing the initial IC on r/mm 5 days ago, I received lots of feedbacks and interest from the community!
Link to the r/mm thread
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/775l3r/ic_custom_dye_sub_service_updates_pricing_and/I have spoken to the vendor and finalize the details for this service.
About the Vendor
The service will be provided by everglide, the vendor based in China.
They have been in the market for years and they are primarily focusing on keyboard assembly and accessory manufacturing. They are the ones that put together the GK64!
The new technology has opened the opportunity for basically everyone to design a keyset and own something truly their! I am equally excited as everyone else here!
Some information about this technology, the keycap used will be Cherry Profile in 1.4mm thick PBT. The dye sub will penetrate .03-.05mm, leaving it permanent.
For every design, an unique tool and ink mixture will be made to achieve the desired outcome. There is probability of failure involved and hence the pricing is not as low as I hope it would be.
This is a custom dye set, if you are 100% particular about the color, please refrain from ordering. Slight color variation is expected.
Here are some sample set -
https://imgur.com/a/XiJfGHere is what you can choose from -
https://imgur.com/a/vJyaSIf you order less/more than what is included in the full set, there will be price adjustments
NEW Sample Set -
https://imgur.com/a/I0x1cLink to AI file for submission-
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2HvNHVaQ0pddUdLMEtXa1BXdXcLatest r/mm post-
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/7apbfc/artisancustom_pbt_dye_sub/Pricing
There will be 2 different pricing options, please take sometime to read through and understand them. I decided to run it this way to that there will be community engagement and protection of the designer rights. All other suggestions are welcomed!
For NO MOQ Orders, initial set, $140USD including shipping.
We understand that this is pricy and not many users will want to do this.Due to the failure rate involved, this is unfortunately the price that we have to quote. For all future buyers, you will be invoiced $100 including shipping and fees.
UPSIDE! For subsequent 20 orders, made by any community members, the designer/starter will receive a rebate of $3 per set! So your effective total cost is $80USD.
You can also choose to keep the order private
In addition, /u/Komatoz has kindly agreed to be the US proxy for low MOQ service.
1. When you submitted an order, /u/Komatoz will list it up on her store upon request
2. Keyset starter will have to confirm payment before the listing goes up
3. Listing will last for a week and community members can order.
4. Everyone who decide to join the set will be asked for payment immediately by shopify (Paypal or Stripe), the platform that Komatoz’s store is built upon.
5. Set will begin production at the end of 7days or when the starter decides to do so
6. Rebates for keyset started will be credited within 30days
Why run this through another user, other than yourself?
1. I want to have an additional layer of QC
2. It is more cost effective for low MOQ orders.
3. A US based correspondent will be able to meet the needs of the community better
For Designers
For designers who wish to keep their designs exclusively to themselves, I have come up with a plan as well.
MOQ of 50 or more sets. You will submit the design, I will quote you based on the complexity. All pricing will be kept confidential, you will run your own IC and collect the orders. Cost will definitely be lower. *If you wish to engage /u/Komatoz for help for running a GB, do PM her in person.
What will happen from here is that after payment, you will receive a full set sample before mass production. Upon confirmation, the set will be produced and we will NOT re-run it unless you have given us the permission to do so.
Please do note that this technology is available to everyone with the resources, others may decide to duplicate your design and that is beyond our control.
All above mentioned services include the 1.4mm thick PBT blank keycaps.
For ONLY DYE SUB Servicing
For everyone else that wish to send in their own Cherry profile keycaps for dye sub service please note the following.
1. Initial set cost is $130 (excluding the cost of keycaps)
2. We will run the trials on our own keycaps, however, in the event of failure, we will not be responsible.
3. Only blanks can be send in for servicing
4. In the event that it failed, you can wish to dye it all over again
5. If you wish to dye it again, charges apply.
Lead time - 4 weeks maximum. Sets will be send out whenever it is ready.
If you have any suggestions, feel free to PM me or leave them in the comments.
Edits:
Confirmed that we will be adding in SA/DSA profile keycaps for dye subbing. Pricing to be determined, doing trials now.
Added new sample and link to AI file for DIY
7U and other keys will be available but at the higher cost
