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Offline JMD

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Extra Mechmini 2's in stock here! - https://mechkeys.ca/products/mechmini-2-0


Hey everyone! Dave from mechkeys.ca here. I want to introduce you to the Mechmini 2!





When my passion for building, buying and eventually selling mechanical keyboards began, i started looking into different form factors and layouts. After successfully creating an iconic 40% keyboard, the mechmini, i decided it was time to create a more premium version! Mechmini 2! Thank you for joining this group buy, hope you enjoy this one of a kind keyboard, and wishing you all well.

Price
$235 US Dollars - $299.95 Candadian dollars

Features
  • High profile anodized aluminum case
  • Top mounted plate
  • RGB Diffusing Polycarbonate floating style bottom case part
  • QMK Ortho/Staggered PCB Pre soldered
  • USB-Mini
  • Ortho / Staggered layouts all in one

Kit Includes
  • Aluminum CNC Milled Anodized Case
  • Poly Carbonate base to diffuse the RGB Led Light
  • Ortholinear Plate
  • Staggered Plate
  • QMK Compatible 40% PCB that has both ortho/staggered holes drilled, with RGB Underglow
  • Hardware for Assembly
  • Your choice of Gateron switch
  • Stabilizers

Terms & Conditions
This is a completely 100% custom designed keyboard. We hired community member /u/hineybush (Josh) to model this case and he did a fantastic job. Community member, Pearl GB runner and personal friend u/Koobaczcech (Koobae) also helped dial in some last minute changes such as the QMK reset hole, some plate changes and the Maple leaf engraving. Thanks to them and everyone else this board came out very nice!

Timeline
  • Group Buy is open Monday July 31st 2017
  • Orders remain open until August 20th
  • Order placed with factory on August 21st
  • If you require a refund - the refund window is closed August 15th - after August 15th, you will not be able to obtain a refund on your purchase.
  • The images on this page are of the prototype. This is the quality of product you will receive. Every keyboard will undergo an inspection for visual and mechanical defects before shipping to you.
  • Once keyboards arrive at mechkeysca - please allow 7 to 10 business days for shipping and handling. Orders placed with assembly will be processed after orders without.
  • Estimated production completion November 30th. This is an estimate.
  • Each keyboard PCB is pre-programmed with our own custom MM2 layout(s). Programming support is available on our discord server https://discord.gg/JxkC94q . Mechkeysca does not offer exchange/return/refund(s) on PCB's that have been programmed incorrectly. Do so at your own risk.
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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 12 August 2017, 06:32:14 »
« Last Edit: Fri, 08 December 2017, 19:01:47 by JMD »
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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 18 August 2017, 05:11:44 »
Hey guys!

The fabulous GH mod team finally approved the post = )

We've got a few days left however, in spite of this thread taking a while to get out into the wild I think I'm going to be adding a week onto the group buy so everyone can make sure they get their mechmini 2!

We're sitting at a wonderful 40 orders so far, and there are some awesome giveaways @ 50 orders. I hope someone wins a SA hyperfuse set =)

Thanks for looking!
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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 18 August 2017, 08:01:15 »
Can you share what the custom MM2 layout looks like?  Thanks!

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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 19 August 2017, 15:56:56 »
I remember one of the old teaser renders showing an ortho layout with a full 1u grid, but the image above suggests the plate isn't compatible for that. Can you confirm if this is the case?

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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 20 August 2017, 04:26:30 »
I remember one of the old teaser renders showing an ortho layout with a full 1u grid, but the image above suggests the plate isn't compatible for that. Can you confirm if this is the case?
The ortho plate will allow 100% 1U coverage. Prototype plate was created just a few MM's too narrow.
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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 25 August 2017, 15:26:47 »
2 Days left to place an order. We've passed 50 orders - SA Hyperfuse will be given away to one lucky buyer.

There will also be no round two for this keyboard, what gets made now is all that will ever be made.
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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 25 August 2017, 16:47:26 »
Are there any photos/pics of the staggered layout options?
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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 26 August 2017, 05:12:42 »
Are there any photos/pics of the staggered layout options?
Unfortunately not of the mechmini 2 - however there are some all over google for mechmini 1 - which is identically the same layout.
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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 06 October 2017, 14:45:13 »
Production has concluded. Shipping to commence in the coming week or two.
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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #10 on: Sun, 08 October 2017, 11:46:17 »
Production has concluded. Shipping to commence in the coming week or two.

Do you have any more pictures of some of the cases with different finishes?

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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 08 November 2017, 15:37:19 »
Hey guys. Mechmini 2 is done. Just got the order in today from fedex.

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Re: [GB]Mechmini 2 is live!
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 08 November 2017, 16:35:46 »
Wow those look awesome!!

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Re: [GB] Mechmini 2 - All orders shipped - Extras in stock - https://mechkeys.ca
« Reply #13 on: Fri, 08 December 2017, 18:58:30 »
Hello everyone! Dave here from mechkeys.ca. Wanted to say thank you to everyone who joined my GB, and congratulations to anyone who has a Mechmini2 right now. This buy worked thanks to you all. I am trying my best to be a better community member overall, and to make better quality and unique products.

I currently have about 25 Mechmini 2's in stock right now!

They are packed and waiting for a wonderful home to go to. If you would like to pick one up just message me or follow this link to my product page. Shipping to the US is fast and easy.




Cant wait to see everyones builds! Have already seen beautiful ones. You all rock!
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Just thought I'd drop by and show a couple of pics of mine - she's cyan and a beaut. Vintage blacks and DSA Quartz.

184210-0
184212-1

I'm really enjoying the bottom out note generated by the combination of the top mount plate and nylon base.

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Just thought I'd drop by and show a couple of pics of mine - she's cyan and a beaut. Vintage blacks and DSA Quartz.
I'm really enjoying the bottom out note generated by the combination of the top mount plate and nylon base.
What beautiful pictures, thanks for sharing!

Hey everyone! Happy holidays! Finished doing some inventory today, and am listing the rest of the mechmini 2's that i have. Priced at $230 USD right now!. Don't miss out, and if you have any questions please pm me!

Stock
3 Purple
3 Green
7 Silver
1 B-Stock Purple (cracked polycarbonate bot)


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