[IC] M65 aka RAMABAE65 - Made with RAMA

[forevermadrigal]

Are you guys getting samples of all colorways or just certain ones?

[jchan94]

Are you guys getting samples of all colorways or just certain ones?

Samples of 1, then sample chips of each other color to compare.

A sample of all would be too expense

[Quackles]

Definitely interested. Love the colour choices of the case and the design looks beautiful.

[forevermadrigal]

Are you guys getting samples of all colorways or just certain ones?

Samples of 1, then sample chips of each other color to compare.

A sample of all would be too expense

All good, I can't wait to see those sexy samples 

[bnthor]

i'm in, I couldn't forgive myself to miss this beauty... Though I'd really appreciate an ISO plate.

[breckstar]

I'm in for like 3 of these. Either 2 sandwich (if that is still a thing) and 1 RAMA or 1 sandwhich and 2 RAMA.

[Atredl]

The matte black render feels a little difficult to compare to the other renders since it has a black background. It's a really impressive looking render though. Would it be possible to also see it against a white background?

[onmybikedrunk]

Yeah I'm down for one.  I like the interesting design elements including the button cap screws on the side.  Pretty rad. 

[jchan94]

Pricing added to 1st post.

[Vigrith]

Pricing looks juicy! Looking forward to more deets in case you manage to get the assembly party together, that matte black case looking sexy af too.

[jchan94]

Pricing looks juicy! Looking forward to more deets in case you manage to get the assembly party together, that matte black case looking sexy af too.

Will have photos once the sample comes in sometime between Nov 18-Nov 22 (Estimation).

[rpeterclark]

Nice prices! Very interested!

[__]

Great prices! Definitely in for one, possibly two.

[Vadurr]

I'm afraid I may need another keyboard now...

[jackie321304]

Cant wait lol

[mll8394]

So many 65% boards, so little money 

[jchan94]

Photo of the progress of the sample. Will ship to us soon.

[waqar]

Would the PCB/Plate support Split space configuration?

[pixelpusher]

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Photo of the progress of the sample. Will ship to us soon.

So this is the bottom where the POM/acrylic layer would screw in to the four screw holes pictured, correct? Exciting progress, no doubt.

[dilbertprogrammer]

These look amazing!  Great work jchan and RAMA!

[jchan94]

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Photo of the progress of the sample. Will ship to us soon.

So this is the bottom where the POM/acrylic layer would screw in to the four screw holes pictured, correct? Exciting progress, no doubt.

Yessir.

Also, we're updating the plate and PCB to support a tad more for the GB. Looks exciting!

[Jumie]

Can I use RS68 pcb for this?

[jchan94]

Can I use RS68 pcb for this?

We're trying to add the mounting holes to support it, but I cannot 100% confirm about it until we receive our sample.

The RS68 PCB is a tad longer (not wider) and only 2 holes line up

[forevermadrigal]

Can I use RS68 pcb for this?

We're trying to add the mounting holes to support it, but I cannot 100% confirm about it until we receive our sample.

The RS68 PCB is a tad longer (not wider) and only 2 holes line up

If this happens, you are a god jchan

[jchan94]

Can I use RS68 pcb for this?

We're trying to add the mounting holes to support it, but I cannot 100% confirm about it until we receive our sample.

The RS68 PCB is a tad longer (not wider) and only 2 holes line up

If this happens, you are a god jchan

Will try our best! We can only move so many things around with what we have currently, but I really want it to happen.

[luckyryan333]

Can I use RS68 pcb for this?

We're trying to add the mounting holes to support it, but I cannot 100% confirm about it until we receive our sample.

The RS68 PCB is a tad longer (not wider) and only 2 holes line up

If this happens, you are a god jchan

Will try our best! We can only move so many things around with what we have currently, but I really want it to happen.

Any chance to support an another 65% PCB like Finger...? 

[jchan94]

Can I use RS68 pcb for this?

We're trying to add the mounting holes to support it, but I cannot 100% confirm about it until we receive our sample.

The RS68 PCB is a tad longer (not wider) and only 2 holes line up

If this happens, you are a god jchan

Will try our best! We can only move so many things around with what we have currently, but I really want it to happen.

Any chance to support an another 65% PCB like Finger...? 

O: donut have 1 or even the reference files for it so doubt.

[luckyryan333]

Can I use RS68 pcb for this?

We're trying to add the mounting holes to support it, but I cannot 100% confirm about it until we receive our sample.

The RS68 PCB is a tad longer (not wider) and only 2 holes line up

If this happens, you are a god jchan

Will try our best! We can only move so many things around with what we have currently, but I really want it to happen.

Any chance to support an another 65% PCB like Finger...? 

O: donut have 1 or even the reference files for it so doubt.

Actually I have some dxf files for Finger, but I'm not sure if it will be helpful or not...
If you need them, let me get your email address. PM me.

[ntw]

will the final product made by CNC machining or injection molded?

[duynguyenle]

will the final product made by CNC machining or injection molded?

Injection moulded aluminium,  say what??? You mean die-cast?

[xondat]

will the final product made by CNC machining or injection molded?

Injection moulded aluminium,  say what??? You mean die-cast?

Think he meant the nylon.

[duynguyenle]

will the final product made by CNC machining or injection molded?

Injection moulded aluminium,  say what??? You mean die-cast?

Think he meant the nylon.

Oh now that I think about it, that makes sense...

Still, moulds are expensive to engineer and manufacture. For a product of this type, injection moulding is impractical

[ntw]

sorry for the confusion, i meant for both the alu n nylon part

[duynguyenle]

sorry for the confusion, i meant for both the alu n nylon part

My previous comment applies. For an exceedingly low volume product like this, it's most likely milled

[jchan94]

sorry for the confusion, i meant for both the alu n nylon part

My previous comment applies. For an exceedingly low volume product like this, it's most likely milled

This is correct.

[switchnollie]

Nice, can't wait to see how that RAMA case looks

[sachin3767]

@Jchan

Did I miss an update from you somewhere? Looks like you've added ISO support for the layout.
Does that go for the Rama case too?

If so, that is super f*cking cool of you.

[jchan94]

@Jchan

Did I miss an update from you somewhere? Looks like you've added ISO support for the layout.
Does that go for the Rama case too?

If so, that is super f*cking cool of you.

Yessir. We're adding it to the plate + PCB for the GB.

[diiiP]

@Jchan

Did I miss an update from you somewhere? Looks like you've added ISO support for the layout.
Does that go for the Rama case too?

If so, that is super f*cking cool of you.

Yessir. We're adding it to the plate + PCB for the GB.

And i'm in

[duynguyenle]

@Jchan

Did I miss an update from you somewhere? Looks like you've added ISO support for the layout.
Does that go for the Rama case too?

If so, that is super f*cking cool of you.

Yessir. We're adding it to the plate + PCB for the GB.

Jchan for president 2020!!! 

ISO support is the icing on the cake (I was gutted when I got my PS2AVR order in and finding out it doesn't support split left shift )

[Biggestmac]

This is looking so good, I can't wait! How long will the GB be open for when it goes up?

[jchan94]

This is looking so good, I can't wait! How long will the GB be open for when it goes up?

dont know! still waiting for a solid prototype.

Pricing is changing however. We have to go with a better manufacturer as we've run into some issues that are not acceptable for the quality we want.

[jchan94]

Hey everyone,

Here's some updates so you know that this project is still in progress.

1) We have to switch manufacturers due to a lack of quality we saw with the Nylon

2) Our first sample was changed to 100% aluminum and ships out on Tuesday.

3) Our second sample (from the manufacturer who has quality control on Nylon) ships out next Friday.

With the better manufacturer, we will have a small price bump of about $30.00 USD for the case.

More pics to come & happy holidays to all

[aznreaper]

Original price from the first post is gone now, can you give us a ballpark number for what it'll look like for pricing?

[Diokhan]

Original price from the first post is gone now, can you give us a ballpark number for what it'll look like for pricing?

This
I would like a rough estimate, so I can save up a bit haha.
Looking neat tho.

[jchan94]

Original price from the first post is gone now, can you give us a ballpark number for what it'll look like for pricing?

This
I would like a rough estimate, so I can save up a bit haha.
Looking neat tho.

Original pricing IIRC was:

$175 @ 100 units
$165 @ 200 units

PCB - $50.00

New pricing for only the Case is:

$210 @ 100 units
$195 @ 200 units
$170 @ 300 units.

So it went up $35 & $30 for each. Not a huge dent, but one nonetheless.

Shipping ConUS is about $20.00 IIRC (don't quote me) at about 4LBS.

Shipping International is most likely $45.00 via USPS at about 4LBS.

This is ballpark of everything. I want to be 100% transparent with this. This is a premium case designed by the best industrial designer we all know and love, so quality is at the top of all of this. I hope ya'll understand that we had to switch manufacturers as the quality of the nylon from the 1st was unacceptable.

[Diokhan]

Original price from the first post is gone now, can you give us a ballpark number for what it'll look like for pricing?

This
I would like a rough estimate, so I can save up a bit haha.
Looking neat tho.

Original pricing IIRC was:

$175 @ 100 units
$165 @ 200 units

PCB - $50.00

New pricing for only the Case is:

$210 @ 100 units
$195 @ 200 units
$170 @ 300 units.

So it went up $35 & $30 for each. Not a huge dent, but one nonetheless.

Shipping ConUS is about $20.00 IIRC (don't quote me) at about 4LBS.

Shipping International is most likely $45.00 via USPS at about 4LBS.

This is ballpark of everything. I want to be 100% transparent with this. This is a premium case designed by the best industrial designer we all know and love, so quality is at the top of all of this. I hope ya'll understand that we had to switch manufacturers as the quality of the nylon from the 1st was unacceptable.

No worries, rather wait and pay a little more than seeing a half assed case being made
PCB is pre-soldered?

[jchan94]

No worries, rather wait and pay a little more than seeing a half assed case being made
PCB is pre-soldered?

Yessir. Black PCB. Gold Trace. And the PCB has been updated to support the layouts we have. We just need to finalize the plate.

[Vadurr]

[fanman888]

No worries, rather wait and pay a little more than seeing a half assed case being made
PCB is pre-soldered?

Yessir. Black PCB. Gold Trace. And the PCB has been updated to support the layouts we have. We just need to finalize the plate.

Oh damn, black and gold. Noice!