Author Topic: [GB] An aluminium switch opener: The Nutcracker (Read 50753 times)

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #100 on:** Thu, 06 December 2018, 23:00:45 »

Hi everyone, thank you for your prompt payments!

A quick update:
I've counted all the orders for MX and Kailh nutcrackers, but want to count again to make sure it is 100% correct. I will update the checklist and comment again so you know to go and take a look.

An order has been put in for all the extra nutcrackers (beyond 400).

Keep you guys posted.

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ilouis_07 · « **Reply #101 on:** Fri, 07 December 2018, 03:31:41 »

Hi guys, This is the announcement about whether your or is Batch 1 or Batch 2.

Before the GB began, we started production of 300 mx and 100 kailh nutcracker. But shortly after GB opened all these were ordered (within first 13 hours).

So we prepared Batch 2 for more ppl come and join this GB, because modify switches is quite interesting works, especially for myself too

If your row # in the checklist is 205 and before, you are in Batch 1!

If you are row#206-293, and you only ordered you only order MX, you are also in batch 1.

Kailh batch 1 ends at row# 205.

If you are in 206-293 and you also ordered kailh nutcracker, no worry, we will give you priority and ship out your order as soon as the Kailh nutcrackers are available. These will be called batch 2 priority.

You can check your batch status here https://goo.gl/5pdcrU

missylo · « **Reply #102 on:** Fri, 07 December 2018, 04:12:02 »

Quote from: Vireca on Thu, 06 December 2018, 02:59:42

It os posible to take a spot for one nutcracker? I think I'll need one for the new Holy Pandas

The current GB has closed, but there might be extras. Louis will update us here if there are!

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enrique.aliaga · « **Reply #103 on:** Fri, 07 December 2018, 08:10:30 »

Quote from: missylo on Fri, 07 December 2018, 04:12:02

Quote from: Vireca on Thu, 06 December 2018, 02:59:42
It os posible to take a spot for one nutcracker? I think I'll need one for the new Holy Pandas
The current GB has closed, but there might be extras. Louis will update us here if there are!

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Hooray! I'd love to order a Kailh cracker!

Kerasan · « **Reply #104 on:** Sat, 08 December 2018, 01:54:45 »

the first batch when it will be sent?

KMK Labs

voight-kampff · « **Reply #105 on:** Sat, 08 December 2018, 09:32:31 »

when approx. will the batch 2 of the kailh shipped?

oldcat · « **Reply #106 on:** Sat, 08 December 2018, 18:51:39 »

looking forward to it

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #107 on:** Sun, 09 December 2018, 07:40:17 »

Quote from: Kerasan on Sat, 08 December 2018, 01:54:45

the first batch when it will be sent?

KMK Labs

EST 15th - 20th Dec. For batch 1.

ctrl · « **Reply #108 on:** Sun, 09 December 2018, 07:50:27 »

Oh, crap! I've been away for a while and just noticed I missed the GB!

Any chances there'll be extras for sale?

(Just a followup: were you able to confirm whether the MX or Kailh opener could open Outemu switches?)

MonsterZero · « **Reply #109 on:** Mon, 10 December 2018, 01:18:04 »

hol up are you really asking $25 a piece or i read that wrong?

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #110 on:** Mon, 10 December 2018, 03:27:08 »

Quote from: ctrl on Sun, 09 December 2018, 07:50:27

Oh, crap! I've been away for a while and just noticed I missed the GB!

Any chances there'll be extras for sale?

(Just a followup: were you able to confirm whether the MX or Kailh opener could open Outemu switches?)

Outemu has more than 2 types of housing, from what I tested, can use on my side.

vikipedeer · « **Reply #111 on:** Mon, 10 December 2018, 05:25:01 »

Quote from: MonsterZero on Mon, 10 December 2018, 01:18:04

hol up are you really asking $25 a piece or i read that wrong?

solid piece of aluminum PLUS shipping is included in that price
shipping alone is probably 30-40% of the price so it make sense actually

missylo · « **Reply #112 on:** Mon, 10 December 2018, 23:37:55 »

Quote from: voight-kampff on Sat, 08 December 2018, 09:32:31

when approx. will the batch 2 of the kailh shipped?

Hi there

It's written in the OP under "Timeline" :

"Production for Nutcrackers beyond current 400, aka. Batch 2 (Dec 15 - Jan 15, 2019)
Two to three weeks for shipping via EMS (starting Jan 15, 2019)."

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mingk · « **Reply #113 on:** Tue, 11 December 2018, 00:48:57 »

Noooo I can't believe I missed this!

If anybody accidentally ordered extras let me know!

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #114 on:** Fri, 14 December 2018, 08:20:02 »

Hi guys
I’m Louis from TianYue Lab.

Firstly, a big thanks to everyone for supporting the Nutcracker GB. For batch 1 nutcracker, we had finished all the production and QC.

The original shipping timeline is to start from 15th Dec, but I wanted to include something extra along with the nutcracker to show my appreciation for your support

!

I am very sorry, the batch 1 nutcrackers are ready, but because of this, shipping may delay 5-7 days.

Last but not least, an early Merry Christmas Message from TianYue Lab:3

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #115 on:** Sat, 15 December 2018, 03:34:43 »

OK, this discord link will not expire forever.

https://discord.gg/aBU3Zcy

welcome to the TYL Discord:)

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #116 on:** Tue, 18 December 2018, 01:48:44 »

Hi, for those buyer in batch 2 priority, we finished additional kailh nutcracker cnc today.

RamenTechMech · « **Reply #117 on:** Tue, 18 December 2018, 02:15:22 »

They are gorgeous!! And that is before the anodizing!!

GCPixel · « **Reply #118 on:** Wed, 19 December 2018, 02:45:53 »

Quote from: mingk on Tue, 11 December 2018, 00:48:57

Noooo I can't believe I missed this!

If anybody accidentally ordered extras let me know!

Some vendors ordered a few. If you’re in Australia, Daily Clack will be stocking some.

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sJ1N · « **Reply #119 on:** Fri, 21 December 2018, 13:32:01 »

Quote from: ilouis_07 on Tue, 18 December 2018, 01:48:44

Hi, for those buyer in batch 2 priority, we finished additional kailh nutcracker cnc today.

azharkh · « **Reply #120 on:** Mon, 24 December 2018, 16:42:07 »

any shipping updates on batch 1?

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82d28a · « **Reply #121 on:** Mon, 24 December 2018, 17:16:06 »

Yes any news on shipping?

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #122 on:** Tue, 25 December 2018, 03:34:51 »

I gave the first batch to China EMS courier, they are doing shipping label imo right now.

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #123 on:** Tue, 25 December 2018, 03:38:03 »

One more thing,

Hi Dear Fellows,

I will be organizing an X'mas giveaway event

The item will be Nutcrackers. (If you don't know what they are, and if you have to ask.... You're BANNED, just joking! XD)

I will hold a raffle for them, and will leave the google form up for ONLY 1 minute on Dec 27th 10:00pm 2018 (GMT +8 , Singapore time zone).

There will only be 5 of these babies up for raffle.

How can I join the X'mas giveaway Event?

1. Geekhack post Link : Pending
2. Reddit post Link : Pending
3. Discord Channel Link: (https://discord.gg/RQZHqzx)
4. Instagram Link : (https://www.instagram.com/louix_07/)

Timing:

as mentioned, Dec 27th 10:00pm 2018 (GMT +8, Singapore time zone)

edited:

27th Dec 10:00pm for GMT +8
27th Dec 2:00pm for UTC
27th Dec 4:00pm for EET/EEST

If you win a spot in the raffle:)

I'm sorry but there will be no Winner Winner Chicken Dinner since it's Turkey for Christmas!

Winners can then PM/DM me for their preference in **color** and **type** of switch for the opener they won.

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #124 on:** Tue, 25 December 2018, 19:00:58 »

Updates: Got first 100 orders tracking number from EMS, will update to PayPal when I’m free.

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #125 on:** Thu, 27 December 2018, 06:40:02 »

raffles at 10:00 pm later (GMT +8), Giveaway Nutcracker 5 pieces.

Link: https://goo.gl/forms/Oq3tv9nZ2Jl4KVHe2

Good Luck everyone:)

Techno Trousers · « **Reply #126 on:** Thu, 27 December 2018, 20:31:26 »

Just got the email that I won one of the giveaway units. Thanks so much, Louis!

ZyBeR · « **Reply #127 on:** Thu, 27 December 2018, 23:44:31 »

Me too, wohoo!!

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #128 on:** Fri, 28 December 2018, 04:23:42 »

Quote from: Techno Trousers on Thu, 27 December 2018, 20:31:26

Just got the email that I won one of the giveaway units. Thanks so much, Louis!

Congrats!

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #129 on:** Fri, 28 December 2018, 04:24:26 »

Quote from: ZyBeR on Thu, 27 December 2018, 23:44:31

Me too, wohoo!!

Must to do more switch modifying works ah!

bmilcs · « **Reply #130 on:** Fri, 28 December 2018, 10:08:19 »

I totally spaced on this GB. Are there going to be extras available? I'm interested

Also curious if there's a video of it in action. I have opened 1000's of switches with precision pliers and it's gotten really old.

Pennywise359 · « **Reply #131 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 08:22:51 »

Looks like durgod stole the design. MD just started the gb for the durgod one.

booleanjulien · « **Reply #132 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 08:41:45 »

Not only did they steal the design, they didn't understand what it even does. The product title says "Switch Puller", which I assumed was a typo until I saw this:

"Whether you’re assembling a keyboard or removing a switch from a hot-swappable keyboard, this switch puller makes it easy."

Can't stop laughing.

Skribbles · « **Reply #133 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 09:14:30 »

Who tf is Durgod anyway?

ConfuseBill · « **Reply #134 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 09:22:45 »

It is a real shame for MD and Durgod. What really bothers me is the picture of a women's hand trying to pull a switch from a keyboard.
Real dumb.

Tekilashot · « **Reply #135 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 09:27:50 »

I'll be waiting for the next round.
There's no way I'm supporting MD this time.

ian13 · « **Reply #136 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 09:31:47 »

Massdrop strikes again.

If anything, MD just made it more accessible to others who are not included in the mailing list of this GB. So those who can't join before has now the means to acquire the MD "nutcracker".
HOWEVER, this is still plain wrong. Even the anodization colors are a direct copy. Shame.

booleanjulien · « **Reply #137 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 09:46:10 »

Has anybody else got their Nutcracker yet? Is it possible that the pictured samples are actually from this GB?

Quick, somebody check the Google sheet and see which buyers purchased at least 1x blue MX, 1x black MX, 1x silver Kailh

EDIT: Apparently, TianYueLab and Durgod are working together on this. Massdrop still has no idea what this does though lmao

dr_derivative · « **Reply #138 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 09:49:38 »

ilouis_07 said on his discord server that he and Durgod are friends and are doing this Massdrop GB together, MD just didn't properly credit him as the designer.

But they still clearly don't understand what the nutcracker does

) .

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #139 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 10:05:58 »

Durgod is our China Parent and i gave permission for them.
BUT i also mentioned the name should be like :
TYL x Durgod Nutcracker
or
TianYueLab x Durgod switch opener

HOWEVER our studio name have been REMOVED (by mistake? IDK).
Feels sad:(

seaskimmer · « **Reply #140 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 10:18:53 »

Massdrop shenanigans again...

I missed the last GB, but will the Nutcracker be made available through you or Durgod directly in the future?

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #141 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 10:31:43 »

Quote from: seaskimmer on Sun, 30 December 2018, 10:18:53

Massdrop shenanigans again...

I missed the last GB, but will the Nutcracker be made available through you or Durgod directly in the future?

We will ship batch 1 and batch 2 orders first, make sure they all received their orders. Then i can sell all the extra pieces(back up for defects nutcracker).
Be fair to all the existing buyers and find the most comfortable ways for everyone, i know many ppl missed the GB.

seaskimmer · « **Reply #142 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 10:35:01 »

Quote from: ilouis_07 on Sun, 30 December 2018, 10:31:43

We will ship batch 1 and batch 2 orders first, make sure they all received their orders. Then i can sell all the extra pieces(back up for defects nutcracker).
Be fair to all the existing buyers and find the most comfortable ways for everyone, i know many ppl missed the GB.

Great to hear, thanks!

Hayte · « **Reply #143 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 11:31:20 »

That drop is an elaborate troll right? Nobody even asked what the hell it does before paying for a hand model and a photographer?

Aox · « **Reply #144 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 14:14:25 »

Looks like the proper credit is now given, after some complaining at Massdrop!

tunadesu · « **Reply #145 on:** Sun, 30 December 2018, 14:48:03 »

Anyone by chance wanna trade a Kailh one for an MX? I got a kailh one for novelkeys creams, but then read after that they are the 1st kailh switch to use mx housings or something like that lol

kamisamamizu · « **Reply #146 on:** Fri, 04 January 2019, 16:46:43 »

Just got mine.
Works like a charm!
Will be using it for modding switches from now on!

KeycapLord · « **Reply #147 on:** Sat, 05 January 2019, 00:12:07 »

My postman just delivered both mx and kailh openers.
both looks so cool.

lee jeong woo · « **Reply #148 on:** Sat, 05 January 2019, 00:56:52 »

When will batch 2 be delivered?

ilouis_07 · « **Reply #149 on:** Sat, 05 January 2019, 09:49:13 »

Quote from: lee jeong woo on Sat, 05 January 2019, 00:56:52

When will batch 2 be delivered?

we will try to ship out next week or next next week. all the production has finished.

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Author Topic: [GB] An aluminium switch opener: The Nutcracker (Read 50753 times)