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Offline sherryton

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[IC] JD40 Kits
« on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 14:14:47 »
I am sitting on a pile of JD40 PCBs. I didn't want to sell the PCBs directly to the market, so I was considering running kits through our store for a whole DIY kit or assembled kit.

The aluminum case will be low profile, and it would be similar the JD45 case.
The plate will be stainless steel, and it will be finished with the hairline style.
Kits can be offered with Cherry or Gateron switches.

The price for a DIY kit will run from $135-150 and assembled will be $170+.

I'll also be working on a PBT Cherry Profile set exclusive for the JD40 Kits. The cost will run around $40-50.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 14:17:01 »
I'd be interested in a DIY kit, would be nice to get a spare case and plate for the pcb I already have, but not the end of the world since it was pretty cheap.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 14:29:19 »
Quote from: nickheller on Tue, 05 July 2016, 14:17:01
I'd be interested in a DIY kit, would be nice to get a spare case and plate for the pcb I already have, but not the end of the world since it was pretty cheap.

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Offline polentA

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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 15:34:54 »
I'm definitely interested in an assembled JD40, but would want to see the case first before making a decision. Also interested in the keyset too!
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 15:49:15 »
Interested!
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 15:52:53 »
This would be crazy nice, good work so far!  :)
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 15:53:38 »
Quote from: withoutrulers on Tue, 05 July 2016, 15:34:54
I'm definitely interested in an assembled JD40, but would want to see the case first before making a decision. Also interested in the keyset too!

We'll definitely be showing samples of the cases before this happens.

Quote from: nickheller on Tue, 05 July 2016, 14:17:01
I'd be interested in a DIY kit, would be nice to get a spare case and plate for the pcb I already have, but not the end of the world since it was pretty cheap.

We can probably make that happen :)
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Offline CosmosAtlas

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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 20:48:23 »
I will definitely pick up a full kit and the special keyset if they went are available.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 21:05:20 »
I am interested :D  always wanted a 40%
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 23:02:20 »
Definitely down for one
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 05 July 2016, 23:17:33 »
im interested in a kit and also parts of the kit
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 06 July 2016, 09:30:36 »
definitely interested in an assembled kit.  :thumb:
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 06 July 2016, 13:34:03 »
I should have pictures and final pricing up real soon! I just wanted people to know there will not be a HHKB style one.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 06 July 2016, 20:52:31 »
Definitely interested. Will be waiting to see pictures though.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 06 July 2016, 21:41:16 »
Would be interested in one, option for no plate?
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #15 on: Wed, 06 July 2016, 21:46:28 »
I'd be in for the case/plate/keycaps.
I've already got some PCBs.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #16 on: Thu, 07 July 2016, 23:41:18 »
Quote from: switchnollie on Wed, 06 July 2016, 21:41:16
Would be interested in one, option for no plate?

We can make that happen.

I'm having samples sent to me soon!
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 07 July 2016, 23:51:22 »
Will there be a blue color offered for the cases? Or colors other than black/silver?
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #18 on: Thu, 07 July 2016, 23:55:39 »
Quote from: Gengarfan on Thu, 07 July 2016, 23:51:22
Will there be a blue color offered for the cases? Or colors other than black/silver?

Most likely not :(
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #19 on: Fri, 08 July 2016, 00:18:57 »
interested, depending, of course, on look of case
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #20 on: Fri, 08 July 2016, 18:05:27 »
http://imgur.com/a/pn6ey

Your choice of Gateron, Cherry, or Matias switches. We will get a few samples soon.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 08 July 2016, 18:23:39 »
I'd be down for this
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #22 on: Sun, 10 July 2016, 00:11:22 »
Heck yeah! I'd be interested in one as well!
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #23 on: Sun, 10 July 2016, 00:53:08 »
Definitely get one  :thumb:
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #24 on: Sun, 10 July 2016, 09:54:40 »
Is this affiliated with jdcarpe?
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #25 on: Sun, 10 July 2016, 10:07:57 »
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Sun, 10 July 2016, 09:54:40
Is this affiliated with jdcarpe?

The PCBs are! They are also helping us with the files.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #26 on: Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:30:45 »
I am interested
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #27 on: Sat, 16 July 2016, 10:15:08 »
Will you be selling the caps separate or just within the GB?


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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #28 on: Sat, 16 July 2016, 19:55:53 »
totally interested
even more so if mx linear gray are offered or at least clears
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #29 on: Sun, 17 July 2016, 10:56:53 »
Quote from: ccarlitos2 on Sat, 16 July 2016, 10:15:08
Will you be selling the caps separate or just within the GB?


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just within the group buy!
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Offline braidn

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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #30 on: Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:14:39 »
Might be down for one. Love that the JD40 is spreading around. Also dig that the diodes are soldiered on the v2 board.
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« Reply #31 on: Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:27:46 »
If we can get the price point down to $135 I'd be VERY interested. Please consider selling just the cases as well since many of us might have already ordered a JD40 pcb. I'm not ready to spend $200+ on a board that I'm not convinced that the viability is there.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #32 on: Fri, 22 July 2016, 17:28:00 »
Interested in a kit depending on case options/colors

*edit* also in for chocolatier 40% so i'm commited to getting one at this point but whether or not it's from 1uk or you guys will depend on which case options mesh with the brown kcs
« Last Edit: Tue, 09 August 2016, 10:06:07 by tacnificent »
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #33 on: Fri, 22 July 2016, 19:28:31 »
Quote from: robotmaxtron on Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:27:46
If we can get the price point down to $135 I'd be VERY interested. Please consider selling just the cases as well since many of us might have already ordered a JD40 pcb. I'm not ready to spend $200+ on a board that I'm not convinced that the viability is there.

We are hoping to keep it that low, but it will be $50 extra for the keycaps!
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #34 on: Sat, 23 July 2016, 09:56:54 »
Subcribed
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #35 on: Sat, 23 July 2016, 18:38:03 »
Quote from: sherryton on Fri, 22 July 2016, 19:28:31
Quote from: robotmaxtron on Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:27:46
If we can get the price point down to $135 I'd be VERY interested. Please consider selling just the cases as well since many of us might have already ordered a JD40 pcb. I'm not ready to spend $200+ on a board that I'm not convinced that the viability is there.

We are hoping to keep it that low, but it will be $50 extra for the keycaps!

As long as they are just an optional add-on I doubt people would mind.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #36 on: Sat, 23 July 2016, 20:01:34 »
I for one would like to have the keycaps included.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #37 on: Sat, 23 July 2016, 20:51:32 »
Quote from: Parzival on Sat, 23 July 2016, 20:01:34
I for one would like to have the keycaps included.

As would I but since there are a lot of people who don't need or don't want the keycaps it would be easier to make them an optional add-on instead of making it higher for everyone. That would mean less sales because the people who have sets to use don't want to pay extra money when they could have it for cheaper.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #38 on: Mon, 25 July 2016, 20:39:22 »
Interested. I wasn't a big fan of the case design of the original JD40 kits, but I think a proper aluminum case could look great.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #39 on: Mon, 25 July 2016, 22:27:33 »
Quote from: shangrila500 on Sat, 23 July 2016, 20:51:32
Quote from: Parzival on Sat, 23 July 2016, 20:01:34
I for one would like to have the keycaps included.

As would I but since there are a lot of people who don't need or don't want the keycaps it would be easier to make them an optional add-on instead of making it higher for everyone. That would mean less sales because the people who have sets to use don't want to pay extra money when they could have it for cheaper.

Oh I am not saying they should be a forced include, just expressing my like of having caps with my board, I completely understand having a set already and just wanting to use that instead
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #40 on: Tue, 26 July 2016, 09:44:52 »
Interested
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #41 on: Tue, 26 July 2016, 13:02:28 »
I'm just waiting for the samples. They should be here real soon!

I'll take some pictures as soon as I do!
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #42 on: Tue, 26 July 2016, 13:32:40 »
Quote from: sherryton on Tue, 26 July 2016, 13:02:28
I'm just waiting for the samples. They should be here real soon!

I'll take some pictures as soon as I do!

Does low profile means no blocked corner version?

Edit: mistook it for JD45's that had that version.
« Last Edit: Tue, 26 July 2016, 14:11:14 by Geckt »
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #43 on: Thu, 28 July 2016, 17:32:08 »



I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #44 on: Thu, 28 July 2016, 17:52:33 »
nice man  :thumb:
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #45 on: Thu, 28 July 2016, 17:54:19 »
Quote from: sherryton on Thu, 28 July 2016, 17:32:08
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I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!
Looks super clean. How tall is the case once the plate is in?
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #46 on: Thu, 28 July 2016, 21:41:51 »
ooooo. Very excited about this.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #47 on: Fri, 29 July 2016, 11:31:59 »
Interested!
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #48 on: Fri, 29 July 2016, 20:00:29 »
Quote from: sherryton on Thu, 28 July 2016, 17:32:08
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I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!

Yes sir, looks like this case will create the floating keys effect. Yes, I'd love to see a Kelly green case & hopefully a yellow. Honestly just want something as opposed the same old silver & black case options. Come to think of it, a navy case would be nice & it's rare that navy cases are offered.
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Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
« Reply #49 on: Tue, 02 August 2016, 13:05:25 »
Quote from: sherryton on Thu, 28 July 2016, 17:32:08
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I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!

That case looks sick! I've been looking for a nice JD40 case for awhile and I'd definitely buy this!! Looking forward to getting more details about the buy.
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