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Title: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 12 August 2018, 23:16:23
(https://typehype.net/data/attachments/0/750-f17f248fa720a2afd7f5582325618665.jpg.pagespeed.ce.7zMG5JS53n.jpg)
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ESTIMATED SHIP DATE: LATE 2018
Preorder open until 31st of August

Product Name:
RAMA WORKS M6-B SEQ 1

Part Number:
RW-M6-B-XXXX-01
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Product Description:
Last year we were pleased to showcase the M6-A to the community as our return to a micro board. After some holistic consideration, we are thrilled to introduce the M6-B, a reworked version fabricated entirely from aluminium and complete with embedded RGB LEDs from its bigger offering in the M-Series, the M60-A. The new board is available in the Season 1 colourways. Completely programmable and great for showcasing six of your favourite keys.
The board offers up the best of signature Rama Works aesthetic. In an effort to foster relationships with beginners and aficionados alike, the M6 includes switches that require no soldering thanks to the new Kailh sockets. Although they can be ‘hot-swapped’ without soldering, they are still plate-mounted for an extra level of stability.
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Product Color Options:
Kuro (Black), Moon (Grey), Mist (Silver), Dusk (Charred Rose), Sage (Dark Green), Lake (Navy)
NOTE: Due to the anodising process we cannot guarantee that the colour will match our previously made products 100%.

Finish:
Beadblasted Anodized Aluminium

Interface:
USB-C

Features:
Integrated Plate
In-Switch RGB LED
Switch Sockets (hot-swappable/no soldering required)
PCB compatible with QMK firmware
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Contents:
1 x Top Enclosure (Aluminium)
1 x Base (Aluminium)
1 x Custom Moulded Foot
4 x M3 Fixtures
1 x M6-B PCB with Kailh Sockets & RGB LEDs (designed by Wilba)
6 x Kailh Box switches
6 x Custom DSA Doubleshot XO caps
1 x Rama Tool 01 (XO Reset Pin Pusher)
1 x Black Metal End USB-C to USB-A cable (USB 3.0) (Braided) - 1.5M
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PREORDER HERE: https://ramaworks.store/ (https://ramaworks.store/)
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Also available:
M6-B PCB
WAVE SEQ2
XO DSA SET
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Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: Signature on Mon, 13 August 2018, 06:21:50
Approved!
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: Kerasan on Mon, 13 August 2018, 07:22:00
I have already preordered a m6 sage to support the m60.  :cool: :cool: :cool:

I hope that in the future we could see artisan with other colors. (or maybe with the color of the external weight of the rama m60-a, I launch the idea  :p)

KMK Labs.
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 13 August 2018, 08:41:45
Approved!


Thanks for approving!
(https://i.imgur.com/7NE5WSv.jpg)
I have already preordered a m6 sage to support the m60.  8) 8) 8)

I hope that in the future we could see artisan with other colors. (or maybe with the color of the external weight of the rama m60-a, I launch the idea  :p )

KMK Labs.

Super excited to get a Sage M6 for my M60 too!!

Definitely will be seeing artisans in these colors too, just starting with Kuro now to keep things simple :D Thanks as always mate!
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: Kerasan on Mon, 13 August 2018, 11:20:19
Approved!


Thanks for approving!
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/7NE5WSv.jpg)

I have already preordered a m6 sage to support the m60.  8) 8) 8)

I hope that in the future we could see artisan with other colors. (or maybe with the color of the external weight of the rama m60-a, I launch the idea  :p )

KMK Labs.

Super excited to get a Sage M6 for my M60 too!!

Definitely will be seeing artisans in these colors too, just starting with Kuro now to keep things simple :D Thanks as always mate!


Rendering is fantastic, the macropad seems an extension of that keyboard

It is a pleasure,  :thumb:

KMK Labs.
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 21 August 2018, 00:02:58
Rendering is fantastic, the macropad seems an extension of that keyboard

It is a pleasure,  :thumb:

KMK Labs.
It's designed to be! Thanks :D

(https://scontent.fsyd3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/39454594_953272844873059_8801777222445694976_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=ebc5a6bc865caba232cf406a94459f44&oe=5C09C71D)
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 23 August 2018, 18:20:27


(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/563c788ae4b099120ae219e2/t/5b7ed4fe6d2a73120002cd65/1535038860649/M6-B-1.gif?format=1000w)

ONLY A WEEK LEFT!

Project update here, check out the prototype :)
https://rama.works/prototype/2018/8/24/u80-seq-1-pcb-m6-b-proto-lumen-proto (https://rama.works/prototype/2018/8/24/u80-seq-1-pcb-m6-b-proto-lumen-proto)


(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/563c788ae4b099120ae219e2/t/5b7ed5af032be4c7d3a5272c/1535038987384/03E84289-53F6-4C7E-8A58-CF2D140EAF1C.jpg?format=2500w)
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 18 October 2018, 00:56:29
Oops! Forgot we had this here!

Will post an update.

All enclosures have been machined (including the SEQ2 caps) and are currently being anodised!
The XO caps have arrived (if you have ordered this separately they'll be shipped when packaged)
The new XO pins have arrived, picture here: https://rama.works/prototype/2018/10/6/m60-a-th-88-caps-new-collabs
Fixtures are enroute
Switches are enroute (we have selected Aliaz Silent Tactiles 80g as it's a switch I'm currently enjoying, and hope you will too!)
PCB's are in production and should be done in the next few weeks

Anticipate to have it out next month to everyone :) Looking forward to seeing them!


(https://i.imgur.com/H9fTng2.jpg)


Past all this, we'll have extras available shortly after we fulfil the original orders  :-*
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Thu, 18 October 2018, 07:42:44
Will there be pcb extras? I forgot to get in on the preorder.
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 18 October 2018, 08:21:52
Will there be pcb extras? I forgot to get in on the preorder.


Definitely! We'll have plenty of extra PCB's :D
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Thu, 18 October 2018, 08:47:49
Will there be pcb extras? I forgot to get in on the preorder.


Definitely! We'll have plenty of extra PCB's :D

 ;)
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: ttot on Fri, 19 October 2018, 08:31:53
Since I canceled my order for the M10-B, I hope will be enough extras for me to buy one. Hope the LAKE color will be too.
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 19 October 2018, 08:36:20
Since I canceled my order for the M10-B, I hope will be enough extras for me to buy one. Hope the LAKE color will be too.


Smart move! There are LAKE extras  ;D
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: elpepe21 on Fri, 19 October 2018, 11:32:20
Lol watch the M6-B get here before the M10-B
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 19 October 2018, 11:33:19
Lol watch the M6-B get here before the M10-B


Well, we've already done multiple M6-A runs in the same time that has not yet fulfilled  :))
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: RETURNISO on Sun, 21 October 2018, 09:48:50
Hi Rama,

As a enlightenment to the M10 uphill story..  :confused: - Are we gonna see a M9/M11`ish RAMA pad for the people who want a bigger pad on the desk in the near future?  :cool:

+1 X-mas wish for more SS SA caps R1 :p

Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 21 October 2018, 21:14:07
Hi Rama,

As a enlightenment to the M10 uphill story..  ??? - Are we gonna see a M9/M11`ish RAMA pad for the people who want a bigger pad on the desk in the near future?  8)

+1 X-mas wish for more SS SA caps R1 :p


Definitely! We'll be releasing bigger macropads to fill the gap :D

Ohhhh, I haven't done SS SA in ages! Will look into it  :-*
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: ArdentHandsaw on Sun, 21 October 2018, 22:37:28
How about R4 Cherry profile alu caps? :D
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 21 October 2018, 22:39:21
How about R4 Cherry profile alu caps? :D


Man, everyone has different standards for their row numbering  :p [size=78%] R4 as in escape or zxc [/size] ;D
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: ArdentHandsaw on Mon, 22 October 2018, 07:40:14


Man, everyone has different standards for their row numbering  [size=78%] R4 as in escape or zxc [/size] ;D

R4 as in arrow keys, FN on an m60-a, and bottom row :D

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 22 October 2018, 07:42:49


Man, everyone has different standards for their row numbering 
Show Image
(https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji14.png)
[size=78%] R4 as in escape or zxc [/size] ;D

R4 as in arrow keys, FN on an m60-a, and bottom row :D

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk


Ohhhh, then yes! Something we definitely have to, and will do :D
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: krey on Mon, 22 October 2018, 09:25:56
So lucky I left the M10-B to join this.

Now I'm properly excited!
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: RETURNISO on Mon, 22 October 2018, 10:31:27
Hi Rama,

As a enlightenment to the M10 uphill story..  ??? - Are we gonna see a M9/M11`ish RAMA pad for the people who want a bigger pad on the desk in the near future?  8)

+1 X-mas wish for more SS SA caps R1 :p


Definitely! We'll be releasing bigger macropads to fill the gap :D

Ohhhh, I haven't done SS SA in ages! Will look into it  :-*

Awesome & Awesome! ^-^ We are ready! :cool:
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: RETURNISO on Mon, 22 October 2018, 10:35:36
So lucky I left the M10-B to join this.

Now I'm properly excited!

you should be!  :p
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Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 22 October 2018, 17:24:00
So lucky I left the M10-B to join this.

Now I'm properly excited!


Woo!! Also the Aliaz switches have arrived, so now we have everything except the enclosures which are almost complete, in the last stage of production (anodising)!

So lucky I left the M10-B to join this.

Now I'm properly excited!

you should be!  :p
(Attachment Link)


O_O I feel so silly for only keeping ONE of each cap for myself - that looks awesome  :o :o :o [size=78%]  [/size]
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: fishinaspacesuit on Wed, 24 October 2018, 08:46:07
If anyone wants a Kuro M6-B please let me know! I recently acquired a M10-A instead :p

Edit: M6-B taken!
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 24 October 2018, 22:55:41
If anyone wants a Kuro M6-B please let me know! I recently acquired a M10-A instead :p

Best way for transfers is to have the new owner create an account here: https://ramaworks.store/account/register (and add your address details etc)
Then original owner should reply to their order confirmation email with a request to transfer and the new owners email (one used to create an account)

Cheers ! :)
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 31 October 2018, 18:35:59
PCB's are in! Just awaiting enclosures + packaging now :) Excited to show what we've done for it!


(https://i.imgur.com/1dJ6TJF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Nu89Em9.jpg)
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: mrpetrov on Wed, 31 October 2018, 19:54:19
Are there any Haze colored macro boards?
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Thu, 01 November 2018, 00:10:52
PCB's are in! Just awaiting enclosures + packaging now :) Excited to show what we've done for it!


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/1dJ6TJF.jpg)

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Nu89Em9.jpg)


 :thumb:
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: Kerasan on Thu, 01 November 2018, 03:36:19
It's gorgeous!

I cant wait to recive my sage version  :cool:

KMK Labs.
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 01 November 2018, 23:10:24
Are there any Haze colored macro boards?


Not yet!  :-X

It's gorgeous!

I cant wait to recive my sage version  8)

KMK Labs.

Thanks as always mate!

Can't wait also :D :D Will be very close to when you receive your M60!

Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: Kerasan on Fri, 02 November 2018, 01:12:47
Are there any Haze colored macro boards?


Not yet!  :-X

It's gorgeous!

I cant wait to recive my sage version  8)

KMK Labs.

Thanks as always mate!

Can't wait also :D :D Will be very close to when you receive your M60!

oh yes...  :thumb:

I will have the pleasure of getting my hands on my m60 sage and my girlfriend's m60 lake, so I will make a nice comparison between my favorite colors.  :cool:

KMK Labs.
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: hottrout on Fri, 21 December 2018, 10:37:12
Ordered, arrived quickly and is already much loved.  As good as I expected.  Some stockmarket keyboard caps that I had saved from way back seemed to be the best option for this little wonder.

(http://www.29bit.com/rama/RAMA M6-B-1.jpg)

(http://www.29bit.com/rama/RAMA M6-B-2.jpg)

(http://www.29bit.com/rama/RAMA M6-B-3.jpg)

(http://www.29bit.com/rama/RAMA M6-B-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: ReverbSlush on Fri, 21 December 2018, 12:55:45
very nice work.

(https://i.imgur.com/I8oPSVB.jpg)

I'm always impressed by the usual RAMA level of detail.

Tiniest feedback points (as in, not a huge deal):
* I could track DHL with the number given, but trying to track from the email link to the RAMA website never worked for me
* Configurator is super easy to figure out initially and very slick.. I do wish there was some documentation/demos on how to set it up with layers or a little more advanced functionality
* M60-A moon and M6-B moon are a little off for matching colors (I know there was a disclaimer about that)

Right now I have mine set to:
Vol - ,  UP , Vol +
LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT
Title: Re: Rama Works M6-B
Post by: RETURNISO on Fri, 21 December 2018, 18:47:34
Ordered, arrived quickly and is already much loved.  As good as I expected.  Some stockmarket keyboard caps that I had saved from way back seemed to be the best option for this little wonder.

Show Image
(http://www.29bit.com/rama/RAMA M6-B-1.jpg)


Show Image
(http://www.29bit.com/rama/RAMA M6-B-2.jpg)


Show Image
(http://www.29bit.com/rama/RAMA M6-B-3.jpg)


Show Image
(http://www.29bit.com/rama/RAMA M6-B-4.jpg)


You should be lucky about does caps, good save! :eek:

@RAMA Please, please, please make a LED windowed alu cap  :-*