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Title: [GB] J-02 60% GB 100% Complete - All GB Boards Shipped
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Fri, 31 January 2020, 17:21:07
UPDATE 10/10/2020

Hey folks, Wanted to make a quick announcement on the J-02 GB - There is both good news, and meh news to share...

Lets start with the good news:
All manufacturing has been finished and all vendors have the boards in transit to them! Some vendors already have them on hand (MyKeyboard have their allocation of Standard Editions on hand, and I have the Limited Edition ones I sold on hand. iLumKB and Upas have their boards on the way and should arrive within the next few weeks.

The 'Meh' news:
All Black and LE boards have been manufactured to spec. The Grey boards have been produced in a lighter shade of grey than we requested. I worked with the manu to adapt a colour to the grey prototype shown in pictures and on streams etc (same grey as the Lodestone base, J-01 base, and the J-02 Prototype). The manufacturer is not willing to refinish these boards (This is due to the fact that re-finishing can have a significant and detrimental impact on quality of the final finish of the aluminium parts), and has sent them to the vendors despite Upas trying his best to get them to resolve prior to shipping. You can see a picture below comparing the prototype finish top compared to the production board.

(https://imgur.com/BXONGNR.jpg)


What does this mean?
Firstly - dont fear! We have some options and have taken some actions already.
All of the vendors have agreed to purchase additional units to be made in the correct Grey and Upas has arranged this with the manufacturer. This gives all grey J-02 buyers a choice. Either take the grey boards as they have been produced in the lighter grey shipping asap, OR, wait for the correct grey boards to be produced (targeting January as a manufacturing date). Each of the vendors will issue a form to their Grey J-02 customers so they can make an informed choice.
The boards that are left over of either the light grey or the correct grey will then be sold as extras at the vendors discretion.

I know this is not what people expected, and I am really sorry to have to share this news. The lighter grey actually looks spectacular, but its not the colour I envisioned and as such I offer my humblest apologies for any buyer affected. If anyone wants to discuss this with me - my DM's are open, although I cannot discuss Orders individually - these will need to be taken up with your vendor.


TL/DR:
Grey boards made in too light of a Grey - Manufacturer won't replace/re-finish
Black and LE boards unaffected
Grey boards being re-manufactured in the correct colour
All Grey J-02 customers will have a choice - receive the lighter grey asap, or wait and get the darker grey

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Hello everybody

This is the Group Buy for my second board, the J-02. A fully featured 60% with Brass internal weighting, removable pen rail, full isolation mount design, carbon fibre plate and with a USB-C daughterboard.

After the success in proving the execution of my first board (the J-01; more info and pics/videos HERE  (https://imgur.com/a/GmAf5lN)and a build stream HERE  (https://youtu.be/nuT5dkOWwVY)), I wanted to do something a little less extreme from a layout perspective and that was more accessible both in terms of layout options and availability.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/644592007750221842/662797309116940298/image4.jpg)


ALL GB Slots filled - US sold out in 2 mins. Now moving towards Production



All information will be posted here and on my Discord Server - https://discord.gg/MGVQCVG

I'll be covering the J-02 on my Sunday build stream - talking about changes to design, adhesive gaskets and other stuff - noon PST, 3pm EST and 8pm GMT on Sunday 02/02/2020 at https://www.twitch.tv/topclack - VOD HERE  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa0pW3_eWAg)




Features

Link to the Interest Check - HERE (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102564.0)
Link to the Build Stream - HERE (https://youtu.be/sRZtGe1pnr8)


Options

Limited Edition

Standard Edition


Pricing / Vendors / Dates

Limited Edition
US - Cannon Keys (Upas) / EU - Jae
$625 @ Cannon Keys / €625 @ Jae (15 units)

Asia - iLumKB - (iLouis_07 | iLumkb.com)
845 SGD - (5 Units avail)

Standard Edition
US - Cannon Keys
$460 (100 units avail)

EU - MyKeyboard.eu ‎
€460 (50 Units avail)

Asia - iLumKB - (iLouis_07 | iLumkb.com)
620 SGD - (50 Units avail)



Construction
(https://i.imgur.com/NAfIL0b.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/wsyohA6.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/vh3eBav.png)



Prototype Images
(https://i.imgur.com/2wrC3KD.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/sKcRcFX.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/2fzWwvf.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/588110487145938958/672826429519429662/image0.jpg)


Renders
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/644592007750221842/662797308173484047/image3.jpg)
GMK Cafe By Langelandia - Render by Janglad

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/644592007750221842/662797305937788948/image0.jpg)
GMK MoDo Light by Janglad and Dixie - Render by Janglad

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/644592007750221842/662797309708468315/image5.jpg)
GMK 9009 R3 by Janglad and Dixie - Render by Janglad

(https://i.imgur.com/g7IHiiT.jpg)
KAT Oasis by JSaints - Render by Manzel

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/588110487145938958/666759963166900275/J02_Bingsu_HHKB.jpg)
GMK Bingsu by Project Keyboard - Render by UB

(https://i.imgur.com/L5dyi1O.jpg)
GMK Copper by FatboyCarney - Render by Metallic Charles

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/588110487145938958/667970655400099850/j02-4.png)
GMK Noel by Agilr - Render by Metallic Charles

(https://i.imgur.com/twoTeX9.jpg)
GMK Nines by Emir - Render by UB

Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Fri, 31 January 2020, 17:21:19
Reserved
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: flying1911 on Fri, 31 January 2020, 20:56:24
Fantastic stuff, Mr. J. Will try my luck with the limited edition.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: huey on Fri, 31 January 2020, 21:00:08
Good luck to all that enter the LE raffle  :)
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: fishinaspacesuit on Fri, 31 January 2020, 21:04:14
I’m really glad HHKB become available as a case top


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: fatboycarney on Fri, 31 January 2020, 21:15:13
Such a beautiful board, great job Jae! Good luck to everyone in for the LE this weekend.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: mrkantz on Fri, 31 January 2020, 21:22:05
Can't wait, wonderful looking board!
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: lunr on Fri, 31 January 2020, 23:53:06
just want to make sure canada is lumped into us?
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 01 February 2020, 00:35:42
just want to make sure canada is lumped into us?

Yes that’s currently the plan due to proximity. If you’d rather ship from the EU you can buy the standard edition on MyKeyboard.EU, or specify on the Limited Edition form 


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 01 February 2020, 01:53:20
I’m really glad HHKB become available as a case top


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I'm really glad we added it. The original IC didnt show much interest for it, but the sense check a couple of weeks ago showed it was highly popular.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: noahf on Sat, 01 February 2020, 03:45:57
I’ve been using my j01 almost exclusively since i built it 2 months ago and I am quite excited to add a 60% j series to the rotation. The sound, feel, looks, design, and pure sex appeal of the j series makes it a MUST have. Amazing board by an amazing designer and person.

Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 01 February 2020, 06:57:29
I’ve been using my j01 almost exclusively since i built it 2 months ago and I am quite excited to add a 60% j series to the rotation. The sound, feel, looks, design, and pure sex appeal of the j series makes it a MUST have. Amazing board by an amazing designer and person.

Damn - how much do I need to pay you for that review  :eek: ;D
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: mrpetrov on Sat, 01 February 2020, 08:38:10
I love using my J01 and I know the J02 is going to have further refinements to take the experience to even another level. Kudos to Jae for the real innovation in design and moving the hobby forward. Outstanding. 

I’m in for the LE raffle. Thamk you!
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Live 01st Feb, Standard Edition 8th Feb)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 01 February 2020, 09:00:25
Limited Edition Forms Live!!

US / EU / AUS Form  HERE (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XxWx2tbo5RxYs2FCbNdv7uMRRQAZC9nfXd8VKkanXMk/edit)
Asia Form HERE (https://forms.gle/LVTNzbJ8AZv8yR8M9)

Open for 48 hours - winners drawn Monday and invoiced on Tuesday.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Carcha on Sat, 01 February 2020, 10:02:39
In on the LE raffle. Hell, I'm not even mad if I don't win. I'll be happy to pick up the standard edition instead!

Great job Jae!
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Rexcramer on Sat, 01 February 2020, 10:19:20
Will I be able to get one of the asia LEs eventhough im from Germany?
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 01 February 2020, 10:21:16
Will I be able to get one of the asia LEs eventhough im from Germany?


Germany should fill out the EU/US form - assuming you win an LE slot it would ship from the UK.

Standard edition for Germany will be on Mykeyboard.EU shipping from the EU directly


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: beekey on Sat, 01 February 2020, 11:04:41
Now the wait...
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 01 February 2020, 12:38:21
Now the wait...

LE winners will be announced on Monday after the entry closes and invoices out on Tuesday.

Standard edition starts on the 8th at 10am EST!!


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sun, 02 February 2020, 01:28:08
Just posting a small update on numbers of entries for the Limited Edition so far;

Us / EU - 295
Asia - 100


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: fishinaspacesuit on Sun, 02 February 2020, 05:53:10
Just posting a small update on numbers of entries for the Limited Edition so far;

Us / EU - 295
Asia - 100


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Wow, your ratio allocations of 15/5 to US+EU/ASIA is matching those numbers so accurately!

Looks like chances are gonna be slim for LE raffle participants


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sun, 02 February 2020, 10:18:03
Just posting a small update on numbers of entries for the Limited Edition so far;

Us / EU - 295
Asia - 100


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Wow, your ratio allocations of 15/5 to US+EU/ASIA is matching those numbers so accurately!

Looks like chances are gonna be slim for LE raffle participants


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314 now for EU/USA :D

TBH I'm hugely surprised by the turnout. I'm hoping SE next Saturday goes smoothly too.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: lunr on Sun, 02 February 2020, 13:14:13
oof 314 for le. there goes that chance.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sun, 02 February 2020, 13:23:42
Stream showing the J-02 and discussing some of the changes made (such as adhesive gaskets, brass midpeice mounting and others) starts over on https://www.twitch.tv/topclack in just over 30 mins
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Delo on Mon, 03 February 2020, 00:49:35
Damn that's a lot of people fighting for 15 spots, I know my luck was never good with these. Atleast SE seems more plausible.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Tue, 04 February 2020, 03:00:33
Thank you to everyone that entered for the Limited Edition spots.

We had over 380 responses for the Eu/US and over 120 for Asia (over 500 in total!!!)

The draw will take place later today as I and the vendors work through the detail and will be announced around 10pm GMT on 4th Feb (today). Currently I’m talking with the vendors about the demand and removing a small number duplicates (not counted in the above numbers))

Thanks again for all your support and I look forwards to the Standard Edition on the 8th February - reminder it’s a 10am EST launch on Cannon Keys, MyKeyboard.eu and ilumkb!


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Tue, 04 February 2020, 15:32:47
Hi folks,

This post is to announce the EU/US winners of the Limited Edition J-02. Asia winners will be announced tomorrow as @iLouis_07 | iLumkb.com  is asleep :D

We had over 500 entries across the EU/US and Asia forms - way more demand than I anticipated. With this in mind we have made a slight change to the number of LE units avail:

EU / US has increased from 15 units to 20 Units
Asia has increased from 5 Units to 10 Units

This decision was made due to the volume of demand.



EU / US J-02 Limited Edition winners were selected using an online random list picker, and are as follows:

Lunr - Geekhack
Cedric#1852 - Discord
Fu362 - Geekhack
Morgan3wheeler - Reddit
Skewed#4033 - Discord
Penguindroppings - Reddit
Voxkey#0165 - Discord
FatboyCarney - Discord
Carcha#9628 - Discord
physkey#2570 - Discord
Japanesehorrorwriter - Geekhack
Clay#1500 - Discord
Subluxe#0001 - Discord
AaronR - Geekhack
Shansoft - Geekhack
tintaps - Reddit
G-force - Discord
lbaron - Geekhack
soft#5706 - Discord
Urbantheii#9650 - Discord

Congrats to all winners!!

Upas and I will be reaching out with invoices in the next day or so. Asia winners announced tomorrow

Sorry to all those that missed out - the Standard Edition goes on sale @ https://cannonkeys.com/, https://ilumkb.com/ and https://mykeyboard.eu/ on the 8th February at 10am EST - hope to see you there!!!
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: DukeEsquire on Tue, 04 February 2020, 17:57:34
I recognize some of those names. Rigged.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: ilouis_07 on Tue, 04 February 2020, 21:54:06
Hi Everyone,

This post is to announce the Asia winners of the Limited Edition J-02(by ILUMKB.com).
(https://imgur.com/noYDC5G.png)
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% (Limited Edition Raffle Live!!)
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Fri, 07 February 2020, 18:25:20
Reminder folks - the Standard Edition Group buy starts at 10am EST or when this message is 14hours 30mins old.

You can find it at;

Cannon Keys for the USA (100 units)
Mykeyboard.eu for Europe (50 units)
Ilumkb for Asia (50 units)

Choice of space grey or black case with brass accents.

Tops come in WKL, 60 and hhkb layouts.

Plates offered in ANSI/HHKB or ISO layouts.

All information available on Discord; https://discord.gg/ndat429

And insta; https://www.instagram.com/p/B8RSju3nRdb/?igshid=1ilm86np8syyg

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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: Emir on Sat, 08 February 2020, 05:37:14
These will go fast 👀
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: beekey on Sat, 08 February 2020, 06:50:24
Will there be an option for an additional PCB?
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: huey on Sat, 08 February 2020, 08:18:55
Ship mine with a pack of hobnobs or else...
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 08 February 2020, 08:19:57
Will there be an option for an additional PCB?

Yes - the vendors are offering additional PCBs and plates
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: wixxzblu on Sat, 08 February 2020, 09:04:29
im in  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: HayChesKay on Sat, 08 February 2020, 09:05:00
Got in as well!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: beekey on Sat, 08 February 2020, 09:05:25
Had more luck this time. HHKB J-02 here we come.  :D
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: tkh531 on Sat, 08 February 2020, 09:09:58
In as well, but there didn't seem to be any extra pcb/plates on cannonkeys
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: Pajamie on Sat, 08 February 2020, 09:10:15
couldn't process on ilumkb :((((

been trying since launch now im gonna be so sad if i can't get my hand on it
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: bill_ng117 on Sat, 08 February 2020, 09:25:31
Got in also. Super hyped for this one!
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: sortofsleepy on Sat, 08 February 2020, 09:26:59
@Jae-3soteric

Apologies if this has been already posted but are there comparison images between black and space grey? The color shown on CannonKeys is what I'm leaning towards which I'm guessing is black?  While it looks great, I would not mind it if it was somewhat lighter, kind of like how Apple does it which is kind of what I'm hoping space grey is.

Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: hkiri on Sat, 08 February 2020, 09:58:53
Ordered mine along with an extra Plate and PCB from MyKeyboard.

What's the best way to communicate that I want one ISO and one ANSI Plate?
The form linked in the description on MyKeyboard only allows one Plate option.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 08 February 2020, 10:02:22
im in  :thumb:

Awesome!!

Had more luck this time. HHKB J-02 here we come.  :D

HHKB gang out in force!

couldn't process on ilumkb :((((

been trying since launch now im gonna be so sad if i can't get my hand on it

Still a couple on Mykeyboard!!

Got in as well!  :thumb:

Naisu!!

Got in also. Super hyped for this one!

YES!!

Ordered mine along with an extra Plate and PCB from MyKeyboard.

What's the best way to communicate that I want one ISO and one ANSI Plate?
The form linked in the description on MyKeyboard only allows one Plate option.

Just DM NecrowomanX

@Jae-3soteric

Apologies if this has been already posted but are there comparison images between black and space grey? The color shown on CannonKeys is what I'm leaning towards which I'm guessing is black?  While it looks great, I would not mind it if it was somewhat lighter, kind of like how Apple does it which is kind of what I'm hoping space grey is.



There are pics on my insta of the space Grey IRL - https://www.instagram.com/jae_keebs/

Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: Pajamie on Sat, 08 February 2020, 10:26:37
@Jae-3soteric

Sadly I'm from Thailand and mykeyboard doesn't ship here.

I was trying on ilum since minute 0 til 30 mins has been passed until it is sold out

Super sad here, probably gonna wait for the next batch then :((((
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 08 February 2020, 10:49:20
@Jae-3soteric

Sadly I'm from Thailand and mykeyboard doesn't ship here.

I was trying on ilum since minute 0 til 30 mins has been passed until it is sold out

Super sad here, probably gonna wait for the next batch then :((((

Sent you a DM as they will ship outside EU
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: sortofsleepy on Sat, 08 February 2020, 10:57:24

@Jae-3soteric

Apologies if this has been already posted but are there comparison images between black and space grey? The color shown on CannonKeys is what I'm leaning towards which I'm guessing is black?  While it looks great, I would not mind it if it was somewhat lighter, kind of like how Apple does it which is kind of what I'm hoping space grey is.


Quote
There are pics on my insta of the space Grey IRL - https://www.instagram.com/jae_keebs/

Ah ok so the silver looking one is space gray I'm assuming. Gotcha! Black it is!  ...well..hmmm... I'll make up my mind at some point.

Thanks Jae!
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: Rexcramer on Sat, 08 February 2020, 11:04:24
Damn, all of the Asia and US boards have been sold. Good thing im in EU. Not getting in on this would`ve broken my heart.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: MacGyver214 on Sat, 08 February 2020, 15:19:43
I cannot express the sorrow I feel that I woke up late this morning to find they had all been sold out already. Today is a sad day for me...
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: akina on Sat, 08 February 2020, 21:36:04
i would have got one if it was a 65 looks soooo good
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sun, 09 February 2020, 04:44:16
Damn, all of the Asia and US boards have been sold. Good thing im in EU. Not getting in on this would`ve broken my heart.


Us and Asia sold out very quickly (2 mins for all 100 in USA)

EU was expected to take a little longer and did as you couldn’t complete checkout unless you had an EU address. If that had been open I suspect they would have sold just as fast as US


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sun, 09 February 2020, 04:45:07
i would have got one if it was a 65 looks soooo good


I am working on some other projects - 65% isn’t one of them atm, but full details are on my discord (link in the op)


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GROUP BUY STARTS AT 10AM EST Worldwide
Post by: hkiri on Sun, 09 February 2020, 05:35:20
Damn, all of the Asia and US boards have been sold. Good thing im in EU. Not getting in on this would`ve broken my heart.


Us and Asia sold out very quickly (2 mins for all 100 in USA)

EU was expected to take a little longer and did as you couldn’t complete checkout unless you had an EU address. If that had been open I suspect they would have sold just as fast as US


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Really glad we (EU) had our own stock that was basically untouchable for outsiders. It's always so hard for FCFS GBs with a single source when you have to compete with the huge keeb community in the US. Would be great if this is something we will see more often in the future. And not for EU only, just region locked stocks at regional vendors in general.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Moving towards Production
Post by: zqs1qiwan on Thu, 13 February 2020, 23:56:20
will it be possible to have 64 layout with direction?
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Moving towards Production
Post by: dmatx1 on Fri, 14 February 2020, 02:16:24
will it be possible to have 64 layout with direction?
Only with custom PCB and custom plate. Neither the PCB (https://imgur.com/bKxVdwR.png) nor the plates (ISO (https://imgur.com/TVXPLm8.png), ANSI (https://imgur.com/40ITWe8.png)).

But why don't you use mod_tap?

right Shift: RSFT_T(KC_UP)
right Win: RGUI_T(KC_LEFT)
right Menu/Fn: LT(1, KC_DOWN)
right Ctrl: RCTL_T(KC_RGHT)

Pressing right Shift/Win/Fn/Ctrl alone will act as pressing up/left/down/right arrow, pressing right Shift/Win/Fn/Ctrl with another key will act as Shift/Win/Fn/Ctrl modifier.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Moving towards Production
Post by: beekey on Fri, 14 February 2020, 02:59:24
Will the vendors reach out and ask about color and layout? There was no option while ordering. (mykeyboad n my case)
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Moving towards Production
Post by: dmatx1 on Fri, 14 February 2020, 03:11:52
Will the vendors reach out and ask about color and layout? There was no option while ordering. (mykeyboad n my case)

MyKeyboard: there is a form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWLspq9F5ls_kiUxXqr0IB00BW7TVIxbKLrIvCwvpEQiZ5nw/viewform) on the product page (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/j-02-standard-edition_1782/).

CannonKeys: Upas sent an email.

ILUMKB: I don't know.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Moving towards Production
Post by: beekey on Fri, 14 February 2020, 04:42:23
Will the vendors reach out and ask about color and layout? There was no option while ordering. (mykeyboad n my case)

MyKeyboard: there is a form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWLspq9F5ls_kiUxXqr0IB00BW7TVIxbKLrIvCwvpEQiZ5nw/viewform) on the product page (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/j-02-standard-edition_1782/).

CannonKeys: Upas sent an email.

ILUMKB: I don't know.

Thanks a lot, missed the link on that page.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Moving towards Production
Post by: zqs1qiwan on Sat, 15 February 2020, 10:18:59
will it be possible to have 64 layout with direction?
Only with custom PCB and custom plate. Neither the PCB (https://imgur.com/bKxVdwR.png) nor the plates (ISO (https://imgur.com/TVXPLm8.png), ANSI (https://imgur.com/40ITWe8.png)).

But why don't you use mod_tap?

right Shift: RSFT_T(KC_UP)
right Win: RGUI_T(KC_LEFT)
right Menu/Fn: LT(1, KC_DOWN)
right Ctrl: RCTL_T(KC_RGHT)

Pressing right Shift/Win/Fn/Ctrl alone will act as pressing up/left/down/right arrow, pressing right Shift/Win/Fn/Ctrl with another key will act as Shift/Win/Fn/Ctrl modifier.

That's a good workaround tho, but some time I just need to press left/right for long. emm like while watching video?
thx for ur suggestion anyway
 
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Moving towards Production
Post by: dmatx1 on Sun, 16 February 2020, 05:43:30
That's a good workaround tho, but some time I just need to press left/right for long. emm like while watching video?
thx for ur suggestion anyway

Press right Ctrl, release right Ctrl (the keyboard will send a single Right keydown event), press right Ctrl immediately again and keep it down, and your keyboard will send Right keydown events continuously until you release the key.
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Moving towards Production
Post by: subluxe on Thu, 19 March 2020, 03:07:17
Me and my girlfriend both ended up getting one. Super excited to see them :D Limited & Standard
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - In Production
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sun, 31 May 2020, 07:56:52
For those interested here is the build stream of the J-02 Production Sample, this is the first board off the production line with some QoL improvements to the original prototyped design.

ChangeLog as follows:


Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - In Production
Post by: pr0ximity on Sun, 31 May 2020, 20:14:58
Awesome design Jae, the plate pressing cleanly into those gaskets looks so so satisfying. Sounds excellent too  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - In Production
Post by: Darknight00z on Tue, 14 July 2020, 06:38:03
Any updates?
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - In Production
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Tue, 14 July 2020, 07:21:16
Any updates?

Currently in manufacturing. We made some tweaks I covered on stream and wanted to be 100% certain first. Upas from Cannon Keys is in constant coordination with the factory. Due to Covid etc we are looking like September currently. Upas posts regular updates on his site and discord as do I if you want to track updates more frequently. Or just tag me here. Always happy to post the latest


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Shipping to Vendors + UPDATE
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Sat, 10 October 2020, 05:51:31
Hey folks, Wanted to make a quick announcement on the J-02 GB - There is both good news, and meh news to share...

Lets start with the good news:
All manufacturing has been finished and all vendors have the boards in transit to them! Some vendors already have them on hand (MyKeyboard have their allocation of Standard Editions on hand, and I have the Limited Edition ones I sold on hand. iLumKB and Upas have their boards on the way and should arrive within the next few weeks.

The 'Meh' news:
All Black and LE boards have been manufactured to spec. The Grey boards have been produced in a lighter shade of grey than we requested. I worked with the manu to adapt a colour to the grey prototype shown in pictures and on streams etc (same grey as the Lodestone base, J-01 base, and the J-02 Prototype). The manufacturer is not willing to refinish these boards (This is due to the fact that re-finishing can have a significant and detrimental impact on quality of the final finish of the aluminium parts), and has sent them to the vendors despite Upas trying his best to get them to resolve prior to shipping. You can see a picture below comparing the prototype finish top compared to the production board.

(https://imgur.com/BXONGNR.jpg)


What does this mean?
Firstly - dont fear! We have some options and have taken some actions already.
All of the vendors have agreed to purchase additional units to be made in the correct Grey and Upas has arranged this with the manufacturer. This gives all grey J-02 buyers a choice. Either take the grey boards as they have been produced in the lighter grey shipping asap, OR, wait for the correct grey boards to be produced (targeting January as a manufacturing date). Each of the vendors will issue a form to their Grey J-02 customers so they can make an informed choice.
The boards that are left over of either the light grey or the correct grey will then be sold as extras at the vendors discretion.

I know this is not what people expected, and I am really sorry to have to share this news. The lighter grey actually looks spectacular, but its not the colour I envisioned and as such I offer my humblest apologies for any buyer affected. If anyone wants to discuss this with me - my DM's are open, although I cannot discuss Orders individually - these will need to be taken up with your vendor.


TL/DR:
Grey boards made in too light of a Grey - Manufacturer won't replace/re-finish
Black and LE boards unaffected
Grey boards being re-manufactured in the correct colour
All Grey J-02 customers will have a choice - receive the lighter grey asap, or wait and get the darker grey


Edit:
Some albums of the colour differences:
Desk lighting - https://imgur.com/gallery/tnU3OkL
Warehouse Lighting - https://imgur.com/gallery/bYkvSbR
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Shipping to Vendors + UPDATE
Post by: beekey on Sat, 10 October 2020, 06:48:13
...

TL/DR:
Grey boards made in too light of a Grey - Manufacturer won't replace/re-finish
Black and LE boards unaffected
Grey boards being re-manufactured in the correct colour
All Grey J-02 customers will have a choice - receive the lighter grey asap, or wait and get the darker grey

I'm not effected, but big props for handling it like this. Gives me confidence in future GB by your team! :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Shipping to Vendors + UPDATE
Post by: Poesjuh on Sat, 10 October 2020, 07:25:35
I’ve seen the “wrong” grey in real life and can confirm it does look very good!


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Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB Done - Shipping to Vendors + UPDATE
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Tue, 08 December 2020, 05:20:58
Glad to see a lot of the bards going out, with build streams, pics etc!!

Just a quick Update as well:

Thread wont be closed until after the replacement Grey boards have been manufactured and shipped -  this is well underway, and vendors will keep their buyers informed.

I've been asked a lot in the past week if there will be an R2 - the answer is not any time soon - vendors still need to resolve the grey units and sell the extras. That being said I have started to consider taking commissions, and one colourway is already in development.

Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB 100% Complete - All GB Boards Shipped
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Mon, 07 June 2021, 08:47:06
All GB Boards have now been shipped and GB is officially complete. Many thanks to those that purchased a board and tagged me on Discord / Insta to show it off.

Commissions for J-02 are now open and the GB for the Blackout edition is coming soon....
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB 100% Complete - All GB Boards Shipped
Post by: Tiff0 on Mon, 07 June 2021, 13:04:24
Excellent! I was so bummed when extras sold out on Cannonkeys in less than five minutes...
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB 100% Complete - All GB Boards Shipped
Post by: r00dy on Tue, 08 June 2021, 22:11:41
All GB Boards have now been shipped and GB is officially complete. Many thanks to those that purchased a board and tagged me on Discord / Insta to show it off.

Commissions for J-02 are now open and the GB for the Blackout edition is coming soon....



I might've missed this but where exactly does one inquire about commissions and commission pricing? Thanks
Title: Re: [GB] J-02 60% GB 100% Complete - All GB Boards Shipped
Post by: KeebOnMe on Tue, 08 June 2021, 22:54:08
All GB Boards have now been shipped and GB is officially complete. Many thanks to those that purchased a board and tagged me on Discord / Insta to show it off.

Commissions for J-02 are now open and the GB for the Blackout edition is coming soon....



I might've missed this but where exactly does one inquire about commissions and commission pricing? Thanks

Not sure if they are still taking commissions but it's worth a shot!
https://prototypist.net/blogs/updates/weekly-update-21st-may-2021