[GB] Machida - WKL/HHKB 40% Keyboard - March 11th to April 2nd

[fruitykeeb]

Machida Group Buy
마치다
Premium WKL/HHKB 40% Keyboard

https://www.fruitykeeb.xyz
March 11th @ 12pm CST - April 2nd @ midnight
Shipping Estimated by Q4 2023

GB Updates:
+ November 2nd - Carrying Cases are in production, manufacturer delays expect production to complete in 2 weeks. Shipping estimate pushed back, expect shipping before end of year holidays.
+ October 2nd - PCBs have arrived, Carrying Case samples are approved, and the shipping estimate is near! We estimate shipping will begin in November.
+ September 10th - Cases have arrived with us 🎉 QC will begin while other components finish manufacturing. Carrying Case samples have shipped, mass production will begin after samples are confirmed. Shipping estimate is still Q4, will narrow down soon.
+ August 30th - Carrying Case samples have finished, awaiting shipment to confirm for production.
+ August 28th - Cases have been shipped by the manufacturer.
+ August 22nd - Lots of the supporting components (carbon fiber plates, o-rings, pcb/dbs, ezmate cables, and carrying cases) are in production and should be completed in the coming weeks. Other supporting components like gaskets, feet, and auth cards are completed. Shipping estimate is still Q4; as more components arrive, we will narrow down the shipping estimate.
+ August 8th - PVD finish is confirmed, boards are almost ready to be shipped from the manufacturer. Still on track to ship to customers during the original estimate.
+ July 16th - Turquoise color matching complete. Confirming PVD finish and then starting full production.
+ June 28th - Second Turquoise color sample is still off. Retrying.
+ June 20th - Red Sample is good for production. Turquoise needs adjustment before production - manufacturer will be providing anodizing partner with a reference after we confirm the color.
+ June 12th - Anodize samples are shipping from manufacturer, will start full production once colors are confirmed.
+ April 26th - Cases are in production.
+ April 14th - Case order placed with the manufacturer; Samples will be produced first then remaining after approval.
+ April 3rd - GB Closed


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HHKB Model has been adjusted to fix the gaps on either end













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Contents

1. Group Buy Details
2. Configs/Colors
3. Media
4. Thanks


Group Buy Details

Machida (pronounced ma-chi-da) is a Premium 40% Keyboard, sporting a 13u WKL or HHKB layout, and utilizes an o-ring bottom + gasket top mount construction.
Supported Layouts:

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http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/312b2b566020b60bf0aceead0c90a41a

Exploded View:

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Keyboard Specifications:
- Typing Angle: 5.0^o
- Case Materials: Anodized Aluminum Top and Bottom Body, Brass Weight
- Mounting: Gummy O-Ring Bottom and Gasket Top
- PCB: Solder PCB with USB-C Daughterboard - Configurable with VIAL
- Front Height: 19mm Effective Height

What's Included:
- Aluminum Case (in config of choice)
- Brass Weight (Blasted or PVD)
- Solder PCB
- Black Aluminum Plate
- Daughterboard and JST
- 70A O-Ring and Gaskets
- Hardware for Assembly
- Carrying Case
- Feet
- Authentication Card

Pricing:
$380 for Red, Turquoise, and Silver Anodize
$390 for E-White and Black Anodize

Addons:
$45 for Extra Solder PCB
$20-35 for Extra Plate (Alu, PC, CF, and FR4)
$7 for 50/70A O-Rings and Extra DB/Cables

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25 units MOQ, not capped. Limited to what I'm willing to fulfill

Configs/Colors

Configurations:
Colors (see below)
WKL or HHKB Layouts
Rear Engraving
What's that mean?

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Red + Brass


Turquoise + Brass


Silver + Brass


E-White + Brass


Black + Black PVD Brass



Media

Xinxinwong Typing Test

Xinxinwong Showcase

Xinxinwong Vod Recap

Keebnewb Stream Vod

Nainaigogo Typing Test

Thanks

Thanks to OCM for the artwork and actually carrying this hobby
Dani for pushing this to become something truly unique
Stilou Studio for the original inspiration and their blessing for the design
Derek for the many late nights searching for inspiration
All the prototype buyers for their trust and enabling this design to see the light

And Everyone who has bought any of my boards and supported me along the way.

Thank you


Closing

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Thanks for checking this out

[HoffmanMyster]

Approved

[Meepergon]

Machida so lit! love my proto

[fruitykeeb]

Halfway through GB!

MOQ was met on 3/13