Author Topic: [GB] IV Ashes | In Production Queue (Read 10945 times)

Tyson · « **on:** Fri, 01 July 2022, 15:59:51 »

Time to link the flame once more, Ashes returns in PBT! IV Ashes, a revamped take on GMK Ashes in collaboration with IV Works!

Follow these links to join the groupbuy!
July 1st, 2022 - July 31st, 2022

NA:IV Works
CA: DeskHero
EU: MyKeyboard.eu
UK: Proto[Typist]
CN: zFrontier CN
Asia: zFrontier
SEA: iLumKB
JP: BaseKeys
AU: SwitchKeys

Ship date: October/November 2022

Pricing:

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Artisan collabs:

DreadKeys: https://dreadkeys.com/

Pi caps: https://www.instagram.com/pizzza013/

SodieCaps: https://www.instagram.com/sodiecaps/

Finch Caps: https://www.instagram.com/finchcaps/

WinKeys: https://winkeebs.com/

Zouabee: https://www.instagram.com/zouabee/

More to come!

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Cable collab:

KKonaCables
6ft Lemo-esque USB-A to USB-C Cable colormatched to Ashes

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Full Keyset

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Deskpads

Ariandel

Darkroot

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Darkmoon Linear Switches

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Metal Artisans

Bonfire

Darkfire

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Sample Photos

Artisan caps designed by Pi Caps
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Renders

AV4 by IV Works

Frog TKL by GeonWorks

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Check for Updates on IV Works Discord & my Discord

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Thanks
Thank you IV for the amazing renders and all the support on this project being the main vendor!
Thank you for the supporting GMK Ashes! I'm glad you guys love the set as much as I do!
Thank you to my Discord for all the love and support!

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factoryofidols · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 02 July 2022, 16:39:22 »

I remember the IC had mentioned a cap on sets (to 500 I think), is that still the case or was that changed for the GB?

Tyson · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 02 July 2022, 19:19:07 »

Quote from: factoryofidols on Sat, 02 July 2022, 16:39:22

I remember the IC had mentioned a cap on sets (to 500 I think), is that still the case or was that changed for the GB?

The set has since moved to an unlimited GB. There is no cap

AmethystDCVR · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 03 July 2022, 00:51:33 »

Who is the keycap manufacturer?

dvorcol · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 05 July 2022, 12:15:50 »

US vendor's order numbers only.
Other vendors not yet reported.

Edit: clarified switch order numbers

Tyson · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 05 July 2022, 13:08:56 »

Quote from: AmethystDCVR on Sun, 03 July 2022, 00:51:33

Who is the keycap manufacturer?

The manu's name has not been disclosed but is a manu that is said to have worked with Cherry before and has never made custom designed keysets for the hobby. This is their first project. I have been working with IV Works for the past year to improve the quality of the caps before running the GB!

ylothar · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 05 July 2022, 15:15:46 »

Quote from: Tyson on Tue, 05 July 2022, 13:08:56

Quote from: AmethystDCVR on Sun, 03 July 2022, 00:51:33
Who is the keycap manufacturer?

The manu's name has not been disclosed but is a manu that is said to have worked with Cherry before and has never made custom designed keysets for the hobby. This is their first project. I have been working with IV Works for the past year to improve the quality of the caps before running the GB!

Come on ... you can do better than that ...

tiberria · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 05 July 2022, 21:52:48 »

When asking $120 for a keycap set, I think that the manufacturer information being disclosed is a minimum acceptable standard. We have seen so many issues with new manufacturers over the past couple years that it's hard to trust a group buy that refuses to disclose this information. Doubly so for a set that is full reverse dye sub given the problems that even major manufacturers like ePBT, Keycreative and Infinikey have had with reverse dye sub quality control and lead times.

Tyson · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 07 July 2022, 10:49:08 »

Small Update:

I was able to get ahold of zFrontier to get them to run the set in the CN/Asia region! I will make sure to bump the thread again when they get everything going for the set on their sites!

Tyson · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 11 July 2022, 18:17:34 »

The group buy is up on zFrontier's site!

dvorcol · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 13 July 2022, 18:21:06 »

Edit: corrected switch order numbers

dvorcol · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 20 July 2022, 19:49:52 »

Edit: corrected switch order numbers

JvMil · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 22 July 2022, 10:53:15 »

What is that Alice-like keyboard in the renders? Is that for sale anywhere? The combo looks amazing!

hvn111 · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 25 July 2022, 03:16:35 »

Quote from: JvMil on Fri, 22 July 2022, 10:53:15

What is that Alice-like keyboard in the renders? Is that for sale anywhere? The combo looks amazing!

Its IV Ashes - the GB is until the end of July, some links here - http://www.mechgroupbuys.com/keycaps/IV%20Ashes

HungHingDaiLo · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 25 July 2022, 06:57:05 »

Sample looks great

Nice numbers as well. Grats (& hopefully I can join by the end of the GB), Tyson!

Will there be extras available for those who missed the group buy, btw?

dvorcol · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 25 July 2022, 13:12:12 »

Edit: corrected switch order numbers

Tyson · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 25 July 2022, 13:14:18 »

Quote from: HungHingDaiLo on Mon, 25 July 2022, 06:57:05

Sample looks great
Nice numbers as well. Grats (& hopefully I can join by the end of the GB), Tyson!

Will there be extras available for those who missed the group buy, btw?

Thanks! And yes! There will be extras once the set ships!

dvorcol · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 31 July 2022, 13:53:41 »

Edit: corrected switch order numbers

HungHingDaiLo · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 01 August 2022, 02:17:01 »

Quote from: Tyson on Mon, 25 July 2022, 13:14:18

Thanks! And yes! There will be extras once the set ships!

Awesome!

dvorcol · « **Reply #19 on:** Thu, 04 August 2022, 13:49:35 »

More

<-- without extras

att1cus · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 28 September 2022, 10:34:20 »

Any updates on production? Still on-track for October/November delivery?

valyrris · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 28 September 2022, 13:59:24 »

Quote from: att1cus on Wed, 28 September 2022, 10:34:20

Any updates on production? Still on-track for October/November delivery?

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Author Topic: [GB] IV Ashes | In Production Queue (Read 10945 times)