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Offline Koniotaur

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #50 on: Tue, 07 December 2021, 05:15:50 »
Is Q1 2022 still on track?

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #51 on: Wed, 08 December 2021, 11:00:01 »
Is Q1 2022 still on track?

Still on track but it’s looking closer to the end of Q1.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #52 on: Tue, 18 January 2022, 05:41:15 »
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #53 on: Tue, 01 March 2022, 04:08:21 »
This is finally the first day of March.

Can I get it within this month?
My housing and switches are eagerly waiting for the keycap to arrive.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #54 on: Tue, 01 March 2022, 07:42:57 »
Any updates?

Did you get any samples from SP?

This is finally the first day of March.

Can I get it within this month?
My housing and switches are eagerly waiting for the keycap to arrive.

Hi,

Thanks for the inquiry. Unfortunately, we had a late vendor payment and color matching the ABS keys to the PBT ones is proving trickier than expected. This will get pushed into Q2, but I'll update again when I have some approved color samples.

Offline vitriol_drinker

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #55 on: Wed, 16 March 2022, 08:35:04 »
So we're 15days from the expected delivery date, and production has not even started ?

Why do i still bother joining GBs...

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #56 on: Wed, 16 March 2022, 13:58:05 »
Any updates?

Did you get any samples from SP?

This is finally the first day of March.

Can I get it within this month?
My housing and switches are eagerly waiting for the keycap to arrive.

Hi,

Thanks for the inquiry. Unfortunately, we had a late vendor payment and color matching the ABS keys to the PBT ones is proving trickier than expected. This will get pushed into Q2, but I'll update again when I have some approved color samples.

I'd say not to put any timelines like Q2 if color samples haven't been approved yet. I'm used to delays in GB's but at least inform the GB buyers of any issues that will cause a delay when they happen not when someone asks for an update.

the late payment should have already been communicated prior to us asking for updates.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // August 16 - September 13
« Reply #57 on: Wed, 16 March 2022, 13:59:11 »
Reserved for updates.

what is even this reserved post for when updates aren't being posted here.

Offline Keyboard Lab

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #58 on: Thu, 17 March 2022, 01:44:06 »
nice color combo, just like the old times

Offline Friendship

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #59 on: Mon, 18 April 2022, 10:57:25 »
any updates on this?
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #60 on: Tue, 19 April 2022, 13:39:46 »
Hi all,

Things are finally progressing along nicely now.

After a long delay due to materials, PBT molding is underway and should finish up in the next couple of weeks, after which they will move into the sublimation phase.

Additionally, a sample of the ABS color matching (longer spacebars and relegendables) is on its way to me as we speak. I'll keep you posted as to the results.

Thanks for your continued patience.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #61 on: Wed, 20 April 2022, 11:32:58 »
Thanks for the update! Keep up the communication, it's really appreciated. And feel free to update the "reserved for updates" post ;P

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #62 on: Wed, 27 April 2022, 13:08:20 »
[Update]
ABS color matches have been approved and SP are currently lining up all the keys for sublimating.
« Last Edit: Wed, 27 April 2022, 14:54:21 by Fredington »

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #63 on: Thu, 28 April 2022, 01:57:19 »
great to hear that things are moving along nicely
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #64 on: Thu, 28 April 2022, 13:09:23 »
A preview from production:










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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #65 on: Thu, 28 April 2022, 18:12:42 »
Looking good! thanks for the updates

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #66 on: Sat, 30 April 2022, 17:55:43 »
Lets goooo!!!

BTW, are these all 5-side dye sub?

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #67 on: Sat, 30 April 2022, 19:39:49 »
Lets goooo!!!

BTW, are these all 5-side dye sub?

Only the legends are dye subbed.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #68 on: Sun, 01 May 2022, 19:48:35 »
Nice! So excited for this.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #69 on: Wed, 04 May 2022, 23:55:54 »
Lets goooo!!!

BTW, are these all 5-side dye sub?

Only the legends are dye subbed.

So the front legend caps will use printing on the sides and the sublimation on top?

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #70 on: Thu, 05 May 2022, 09:59:35 »
So the front legend caps will use printing on the sides and the sublimation on top?


It's right there, in the OP:

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Base

Please note that the longer spacebars will be made in ABS due to warping. Front legends will be pad printed.
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // GB Closed
« Reply #71 on: Tue, 24 May 2022, 03:11:26 »
How is production going on this? Is delivery happening on Q2 or Q3?

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping
« Reply #72 on: Thu, 02 June 2022, 15:22:58 »
[Update]
Production has finished and SP are packing the kits as I type this.

Offline Friendship

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping
« Reply #73 on: Thu, 02 June 2022, 16:24:35 »
heck yea lets goooo!!!!!!
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #74 on: Fri, 17 June 2022, 10:49:13 »
I just got shipping info! Can't wait :)

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #75 on: Fri, 17 June 2022, 11:09:26 »
Extras when?

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #76 on: Sat, 18 June 2022, 11:43:01 »
Extras when?

After GB fulfilment. Ask your vendor for a specific date/time.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #77 on: Sun, 19 June 2022, 18:50:36 »
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #78 on: Mon, 20 June 2022, 08:43:42 »
Received my set in, looks great but I have a few issues with the mods, particularly the vertical 2u mods on the numpad. The support material around the keycap stem is seating on the switch stem before it can fully seat visually on the board. They only go down half way on my stabilizer stems. The cap stems themselves also stick out further than the floor of the keycap. Is this all intentional due to the support material needed or an error? Thanks!
« Last Edit: Mon, 20 June 2022, 11:09:29 by Friendship »
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #79 on: Mon, 20 June 2022, 15:09:41 »
How fragile are the DCS caps in regard to mounting, removing, remounting, etc?
My DCS Sleeper has been quite solid so far

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #80 on: Mon, 20 June 2022, 16:44:49 »
My DCS Sleeper has been quite solid so far

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't sleeper ABS and MX? Completely different story from Alps PBT.

Alps mount is quite prone to breaking. ABS DSA is complete disaster in that regards in particular. But PBT DCS is reportedly better and less prone to stem break.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #81 on: Mon, 20 June 2022, 17:19:48 »
Received my set in, looks great but I have a few issues with the mods, particularly the vertical 2u mods on the numpad. The support material around the keycap stem is seating on the switch stem before it can fully seat visually on the board. They only go down half way on my stabilizer stems. The cap stems themselves also stick out further than the floor of the keycap. Is this all intentional due to the support material needed or an error? Thanks!

I’ll bring it up with SP and see what they say. Can you take a picture of the underside of the keys in question?

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #82 on: Tue, 21 June 2022, 05:01:00 »
My DCS Sleeper has been quite solid so far

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't sleeper ABS and MX? Completely different story from Alps PBT.

Alps mount is quite prone to breaking. ABS DSA is complete disaster in that regards in particular. But PBT DCS is reportedly better and less prone to stem break.

Sorry for not being able to read your implication of ALPS DCS PBT  :blank:

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #83 on: Tue, 21 June 2022, 07:39:15 »
Received my set in, looks great but I have a few issues with the mods, particularly the vertical 2u mods on the numpad. The support material around the keycap stem is seating on the switch stem before it can fully seat visually on the board. They only go down half way on my stabilizer stems. The cap stems themselves also stick out further than the floor of the keycap. Is this all intentional due to the support material needed or an error? Thanks!

I’ll bring it up with SP and see what they say. Can you take a picture of the underside of the keys in question?

Thanks for looking into it! I have attached a pic of the underside, hopefully this helps!
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #84 on: Tue, 21 June 2022, 08:35:44 »
Received my set in, looks great but I have a few issues with the mods, particularly the vertical 2u mods on the numpad. The support material around the keycap stem is seating on the switch stem before it can fully seat visually on the board. They only go down half way on my stabilizer stems. The cap stems themselves also stick out further than the floor of the keycap. Is this all intentional due to the support material needed or an error? Thanks!

I’ll bring it up with SP and see what they say. Can you take a picture of the underside of the keys in question?

Thanks for looking into it! I have attached a pic of the underside, hopefully this helps!

Which keys are these? Enter and?

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Shipping to Buyers
« Reply #85 on: Tue, 21 June 2022, 11:47:49 »
Received my set in, looks great but I have a few issues with the mods, particularly the vertical 2u mods on the numpad. The support material around the keycap stem is seating on the switch stem before it can fully seat visually on the board. They only go down half way on my stabilizer stems. The cap stems themselves also stick out further than the floor of the keycap. Is this all intentional due to the support material needed or an error? Thanks!

I’ll bring it up with SP and see what they say. Can you take a picture of the underside of the keys in question?

Thanks for looking into it! I have attached a pic of the underside, hopefully this helps!

Which keys are these? Enter and?

Enter and Plus. The 2u zero also sticks up a tad as well but less noticable compared to the vertical 2u keycaps.
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #86 on: Wed, 22 June 2022, 16:51:25 »
Hi all,

Due to a tooling mistake causing the keys to sit higher than they should, the vertical 2u Enter and + keys for the numpad will be remade and replacements sent out to all who purchased a Base kit. Stay tuned for more details.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #87 on: Wed, 22 June 2022, 21:09:26 »
Hi all,

Due to a tooling mistake causing the keys to sit higher than they should, the vertical 2u Enter and + keys for the numpad will be remade and replacements sent out to all who purchased a Base kit. Stay tuned for more details.

Thanks so much for working with the Manu to get this fixed! It's such a nice looking set on my numpad!
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #88 on: Wed, 22 June 2022, 21:46:39 »
Hi all,

Due to a tooling mistake causing the keys to sit higher than they should, the vertical 2u Enter and + keys for the numpad will be remade and replacements sent out to all who purchased a Base kit. Stay tuned for more details.

Hoo boy. Shades of the Alpine Winter debacle, but at least it appears to be confined to a couple of keys and the entire set doesn't need to be remade...

Tl;dr, SP's Alps tooling was all messed up for this GB, too, causing them to have to remake the entire run. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=75515.0
« Last Edit: Wed, 22 June 2022, 21:51:41 by U47 »

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #89 on: Thu, 23 June 2022, 19:57:57 »
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #90 on: Fri, 24 June 2022, 16:24:04 »
Who bought from Mech n Co still have theirs stuck at "package acceptance pending"?

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #91 on: Fri, 24 June 2022, 21:46:09 »
Who bought from Mech n Co still have theirs stuck at "package acceptance pending"?

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Yes. Apparently they've cancelled shipping waiting for replacement caps to be made.

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Thank you for reaching out to us.

We actually had to put a stop order on outgoing Pingmaster orders.
It was brought to our attention that some keys have varying stem lengths (numpad enter) and we are working with SP to rectify that before shipping the remaining orders.

We do apologize for this inconvenience and added delay.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #92 on: Mon, 27 June 2022, 13:51:10 »
Who bought from Mech n Co still have theirs stuck at "package acceptance pending"?

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Same here, been about 10 days, hopefully something moves or updates soon.

Offline DetectiveNio

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #93 on: Tue, 05 July 2022, 00:53:51 »
How long will it take for SP to redo the bad keys? 9009 alps is also having issue rn ...

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #94 on: Tue, 19 July 2022, 20:28:19 »
It's a pity that I can't receive the item because of the number pad that I won't even use.
And can I ask about the extras of the relegendable kit here? I should have bought that when i can..

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #95 on: Mon, 25 July 2022, 04:14:17 »
Finally received my set. Looks great!

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #96 on: Mon, 08 August 2022, 12:39:41 »
Is that one with fixed 2U numpad keycaps? Is there any estimate for a fix? I'm not going to use numpad at all, so delay is getting a bit frustrating.

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #97 on: Wed, 10 August 2022, 16:05:20 »
Wait so these are alps mount, or am I misunderstanding?
One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen, Fourteen, Fifteen, Sixteen, Seventeen, Eighteen, Nineteen, Twenty... Yeah that seems about right.
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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Numpad Enter and 2u + will be remade
« Reply #98 on: Wed, 10 August 2022, 19:30:42 »
Wait so these are alps mount, or am I misunderstanding?

Specifications

Manufacturer: Signature Plastics
Profile: DCS 1-1-2-3-4-4
Material: PBT, except longer spacebars and relegendables
Legends: Dye-sublimated top legends w/ pad-printed front side legends
Colors: Stock SP PBT colors
Switch Mount: Alps
Stabilizer Mount: MX

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Re: [GB] DCS Alps Pingmaster // Replacement keys shipped out
« Reply #99 on: Mon, 15 August 2022, 10:26:19 »
Sorry for the delay, but SP has shipped out the replacement keys and vendors should be receiving them very soon. I know Mechs & Co. have received theirs and will be shipping them out this week. Thanks for all your patience.
« Last Edit: Mon, 15 August 2022, 10:33:29 by Fredington »