[IC] Vega - GB begun; in-stock units shipped/shipping

[prizeS]

Can wait to get my hands on this case (first build btw). One question, what plate should I pick if I want the keyboard to be silence as possible? The aluminum or Polycarbonate?

Thanks in advanced

Probably PC, metal will have more ping compared to plastic.

[Shinigamii]

Really hoping to get my hands on this board!  Do we have any idea as to many units there will be? I have been looking around but could not find anything, or is it fair to assume it will be open group buy like his previous Polaris

[santela]

Really hoping to get my hands on this board!  Do we have any idea as to many units there will be? I have been looking around but could not find anything, or is it fair to assume it will be open group buy like his previous Polaris

They never said what quantity is available as in-stock, but if you don't get in on the in-stock, the GB will be unlimited.

[elmo]

Really hoping to get my hands on this board!  Do we have any idea as to many units there will be? I have been looking around but could not find anything, or is it fair to assume it will be open group buy like his previous Polaris

They never said what quantity is available as in-stock, but if you don't get in on the in-stock, the GB will be unlimited.

it's not confirmed that the GB will be unlimited

[Sycomore]

Really hoping to get my hands on this board!  Do we have any idea as to many units there will be? I have been looking around but could not find anything, or is it fair to assume it will be open group buy like his previous Polaris

They never said what quantity is available as in-stock, but if you don't get in on the in-stock, the GB will be unlimited.

it's not confirmed that the GB will be unlimited

I don't think, that after the Polaris unlimited GB that this will be unlimited at all. I'd assume a high run number but not unlimited.

[thorgnir]

ai03 at discord:

[TskTskTsk]

so keen for this board!

[santela]

Really hoping to get my hands on this board!  Do we have any idea as to many units there will be? I have been looking around but could not find anything, or is it fair to assume it will be open group buy like his previous Polaris

They never said what quantity is available as in-stock, but if you don't get in on the in-stock, the GB will be unlimited.

it's not confirmed that the GB will be unlimited

I don't think, that after the Polaris unlimited GB that this will be unlimited at all. I'd assume a high run number but not unlimited.

All I can say is according to Kevinplus in the Chinese group chat it is unlimited, don't know about international though.

[SuddenlyDonkey]

I hope this goes on sale between the period Sat 75 ends and Iron 180 begins; allowing me to continue my one ramen noodle a day diet. I sell the flavor packets as my side hustle.

[Domantas]

I hope this goes on sale between the period Sat 75 ends and Iron 180 begins; allowing me to continue my one ramen noodle a day diet. I sell the flavor packets as my side hustle.

I finally got the term weeb right - when you eat only ramen after buying a lot of boards. That is why there is so much weebs in this community

[pdiddy]

I hope this goes on sale between the period Sat 75 ends and Iron 180 begins; allowing me to continue my one ramen noodle a day diet. I sell the flavor packets as my side hustle.

I finally got the term weeb right - when you eat only ramen after buying a lot of boards. That is why there is so much weebs in this community

 

[kevinplus]

holly....haven't been to this thread for months and now we have 13 pages of replies?!

[PuchuKing33]

I can see that vendor is still TBA, but where do they usually sell? Do they have a European vendor?

[elmo]

I can see that vendor is still TBA, but where do they usually sell? Do they have a European vendor?

ai03 doesn't really have a "usual" vendor. The past groupbuys were run through a variety of different shops. No EU vendor so far unfortunately so prepare to pay VAT

[xarly06]

I hope that i can get one, what a nice job.

[Galk]

I hope that i can get one, what a nice job.

Same

[ljyel]

I hope that i can get one, what a nice job.

Same

if we don't, we riot 

[o3okevin]

pray for fast fingers

[SuddenlyDonkey]

I hope this goes on sale between the period Sat 75 ends and Iron 180 begins; allowing me to continue my one ramen noodle a day diet. I sell the flavor packets as my side hustle.

RAMA Kara has entered the game...  Let the water fast begin!

[CitrusBay]

RIP wallet

[ai03]

Vega Final Info Reveal
Let's get straight to the point.

Availability
In-stock: 1000 units, available on November 14, shipping out within a few weeks.
GB: The GB period will open a few weeks after the in-stock units sell out (currently working out the details), and will ship a few months after in typical GB fashion.

Pricing
359USD for in-stock, 329USD for GB.
Yeah, it's a bit higher than I prefer, but a few things added up:
- Steel weight to avoid the brass problems faced during Polaris
- Larger size and mass
- Hotswap sockets
- Currency exchange rates
- Much more complex design
Hopefully I can drop the price in the future as I improve my design skills for efficient production.

Vendor
typeplus.net - Kevinplus's new storefront that focuses on MX keyboards.
So just the Deskeys that everyone knows and trusts, but separating out the MX stuff to a new name so Deskeys can focus on Topre stuff as originally intended.

Purchasing Options
For the pre-order, there will be the following combinations:
- Plate: Poly or alu, single-layout
- PCB: Hotswap
- Additional parts: Soldering kit; includes 1x solderable PCB and universal layout plate in choice of poly or aluminum and necessary parts.

For the group buy, there will be the following options:
- Plate: Poly or alu, single-layout or universal
- PCB: Hotswap or solderable
- Additional parts: Extra PCB kits, extra plate kits

Case Color Options
All weights are matte black PVD unless otherwise stated.
- Grey
- E-White
- Blue
- Green
- Rose Gold
- Black (Silver PVD weight)

So yeah, that covers just about everything left to announce. We'll see how it goes on November 14.

[azzipa]

That’s a solid update 



The minimalistic landing page at typeplus.net looks really good, too.

[xarly06]

I think i'm going to wait to the GB, i prefer the solderable pcb.

[MonsterM]

I guess the site isn’t up yet. But sure looks clean.


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[sneekypoo]

In stock boards! Love to see it.

[BapoDonu]

Are you telling me there is no pink pcb again 

[MK47]

How many units will be available in GB?

[MonsterM]

TBA

[ai03]

How many units will be available in GB?

More than in-stock quantity, but will leave unannounced.

I guess the site isn’t up yet. But sure looks clean.

Hilariously, the name was decided like 3 hours before the announcement.
Coming up with names is always the most difficult part of anything it seems...

[bball2]

I was going to go with that blue case with light blue weight, but that black / silver weight combo looks sexy!

[Skandiluz]

A release for my birthday! Wasn’t planning on buying a hotswap but I guess I’ll have to now. Also in for the gb so I can grab a solder pcb since I prefer that

[tommyhongg]

Very nice ai and Kevin

[xantiema]

Shipping is not specified, could you add some information on that part?

[hyppialonso]

so if the in-stock units are not sold out, the gb will never begin, right?
and there are 1000 in-stock units

[MediocreTurtle]

Shipping is not specified, could you add some information on that part?

Gotta pay for shipping like when buying anything else from the interwebs.

so if the in-stock units are not sold out, the gb will never begin, right?
and there are 1000 in-stock units

1k for both international and Asia is nothing, will sell out in minutes and that's being generous.

[MilkTea_QAQ]

Shipping is not specified, could you add some information on that part?

Gotta pay for shipping like when buying anything else from the interwebs.

so if the in-stock units are not sold out, the gb will never begin, right?
and there are 1000 in-stock units

1k for both international and Asia is nothing, will sell out in minutes and that's being generous.

He left one thing he didn’t said, China has a higher Priority when comes to in-stock unit. So western may not have enough unit to buy.

[Zeimus]

Looks good. 

So I see you purchase the board as hotswap and add-on the soldering kit.  Does the soldering kit include extra foam as well?

Thanks!

[chyll2]

Wow..1000 onstock. And if you fail to get one, there is GB

Win!

[thestateofmay]

So the November 14th date, what time zone is that?

[preonoid]

very much interested in this board on aesthetic alone, but could anyone explain the advantages of this board? I'm sure the price is justified, but as my only experience building a board is the nk65 entry, I can't fully appreciate the thought put into this design.

[SuddenlyDonkey]

Satisfaction 75 11/1, RAMA Kara 11/11, Vega 11/14, Iron 180 11/14

Let them eat cate

[xantiema]

Shipping is not specified, could you add some information on that part?

Gotta pay for shipping like when buying anything else from the interwebs.

What is the point of replying without actually making an effort to answer the question?

[ai03]

Shipping is not specified, could you add some information on that part?

DHL or similar from CN, so I'd assume somewhere around 40USD to the states as long as currency exchange rates don't crash any further.
Couldn't fit in free shipping this time around due to the global situation and its effect on shipping costs.

So I see you purchase the board as hotswap and add-on the soldering kit.  Does the soldering kit include extra foam as well?

Yes

very much interested in this board on aesthetic alone, but could anyone explain the advantages of this board?

With keyboards, the differences are fairly small and diminishing returns kicks in fast.
This specific board uses gaskets and dampers for typing comfort over extended use and controlled acoustics, but whether or not the typing differences will be worth the price difference will be entirely based on how much one values it.

so if the in-stock units are not sold out, the gb will never begin, right?

Yes

So the November 14th date, what time zone is that?

Likely local CN time since typeplus is based there.
Once the date's a bit closer, I'll reveal a launch time.

[..//dexx]

Solid update. I think I'm going to go for the GB instead of the in stock items.

Happy that this is similar to how KBD does their GBs. Less stress for people like me who don't mind waiting. Instead of everyone fighting for a slot the moment it goes live.

[thestateofmay]

So if I'm understanding this correctly, the universal plate and solderable PCBs are only available as extras in the preorder, but will be choosable options in the GB? If so, how much do they cost?

[azzipa]

Great question. As I'm reading this, the solderable PCB will only be available in GB, but GB is contingent on 'in-stock' selling out. And the thought of paying another shipping fee for PCB/Plate in GB after ordering the board from stock is a bit painful...

So if I'm understanding this correctly, the universal plate and solderable PCBs are only available as extras in the preorder, but will be choosable options in the GB? If so, how much do they cost?

[elmo]

Great question. As I'm reading this, the solderable PCB will only be available in GB, but GB is contingent on 'in-stock' selling out. And the thought of paying another shipping fee for PCB/Plate in GB after ordering the board from stock is a bit painful...

So if I'm understanding this correctly, the universal plate and solderable PCBs are only available as extras in the preorder, but will be choosable options in the GB? If so, how much do they cost?

the solderable pcb will also be available for the in-stock.
It's the "solder kit" that ai03 mentioned in his post.

[azzipa]

thank you

the solderable pcb will also be available for the in-stock.
It's the "solder kit" that ai03 mentioned in his post.

[brianjking]

Gonna try to get in!

[thestateofmay]

Great question. As I'm reading this, the solderable PCB will only be available in GB, but GB is contingent on 'in-stock' selling out. And the thought of paying another shipping fee for PCB/Plate in GB after ordering the board from stock is a bit painful...

So if I'm understanding this correctly, the universal plate and solderable PCBs are only available as extras in the preorder, but will be choosable options in the GB? If so, how much do they cost?

the solderable pcb will also be available for the in-stock.
It's the "solder kit" that ai03 mentioned in his post.

It'd be great to know their prices as well.