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Offline whysoda

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[GB] WS Akuamarin | In production
« on: Tue, 12 March 2024, 15:29:45 »


WS Akuamarin
A debut set inspired by the eponymous gemstone.

Runs from 26 March 2024 at 9:30 AM CST - 9 April 2024 at 9:30 AM CST


VENDORS & PRICING




Estimated Arrival: July 2024


KITTING

Basekit + Novelties - 89.00 USD


WS Akuamarin x Whysoda x Punkshoo Switches (10pcs a pack): 4.90 USD


Zoom75 Akuamarin keyboard (includes LCD screen in kit): 229 USD


Keyboard Mat: 13.90 USD


SPECS:

Base kit:
    Manufacturer: Wuque Studios
    Keycap Material: Doubleshot ABS
    Keycap Thickness: 1.6mm
    Keycap Profile: Cherry
    Keys QTY: 177 keys
    Designed by Whysoda

Novelties kit:
    Manufacturer: Wuque Studios
    Keycap Material: ABS (UV Printing)
    Keycap Thickness: 1.6mm
    Keycap Profile: Cherry
    Keys QTY: 21 keys
    Designed by Whysoda

Zoom75 Akuamarin Keyboard:
    Top case: Polycarbonate
    Bottom case: CNC Alu
    External weight : e-White
    Backplate : Glass Gradient
    Screen Module x 1
    Tri-mode Flex Cut/Non-Flex Cut Hotswap RGB PCB x 1
    Daughterboard+JST cable x 1
    Flexible Flat Cable x 2
    Alu plate (Colored) x 1
    Gasket Sleeves(White) x 1
    Set of WS Stabilizers V3.1
    Li-ion battery x 2
    Coiled USB-C cable x 1
    Poron Dampener kit
    Silicone keyboard feet x 4
    2.4G USB Receiver
    Screws and other installation tools and accessories
    Storage case x 1
    *Not include Internal Stainless Steel Weight (Need to buy separately)

Akuamarin Switches (10 pieces per pack):
    Switch Type: Linear
    Top Housing Material: Translucent Nylon
    Bottom Housing Material: Translucent Nylon
    Stem Material: Translucent Nylon
    Spring: DL635 63.5g bottom out
    (Double Stage) Length: 22mm
    Total travel: ~3.80mm
    Mounting Pins: 5-pins
    Factory Lubed

Keyboard Mat:
    394mm x 160mm x 4mm
    Anti-fray stitched edges
    High-quality cloth top and rubber anti-slip bottom



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RENDERS
Note, all boards are by @Meletrix unless stated otherwise



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ARTISAN COLLABORATIONS



SPECIAL THANKS:
  • VAMP for being both a wonderful friend and my sounding board through this whole process, this would have not gotten to the finish line without you!
  • To Wuque Studios for supporting and trusting me throughout the entire development of this project from the beginning. I'm so honored that the first ABS set you've ever manufactured will be my design!
  • PuNkShoO for listening to me prattle on about switches and helping me navigate uncharted waters.
  • To all of my friends that have supported me since the conception of this idea.
  • To all vendors who trust this project.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/UPDATES
For questions or updates, please don’t hesitate to drop me a DM over on Discord @ whysoda
You may also join Wuque’s server and ask me anything there as well :)


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Offline PuNkShoO

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Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 12 March 2024, 21:31:32 »
Fire me up! Can't wait!
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Offline whysoda

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Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 12 March 2024, 21:38:26 »
Quote from: PuNkShoO on Tue, 12 March 2024, 21:31:32
Fire me up! Can't wait!

Me too man! Crazy to think this all started back in November as a pipe dream
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Offline Ckeeb

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Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 12 March 2024, 21:48:03 »
Let's gooooo! :thumb: :thumb:
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Offline MartinThePolarBear

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Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 12 March 2024, 21:57:33 »
Let's Go!

GLWS!

Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

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Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 13 March 2024, 00:55:40 »
woohoo! Finally it's happeningggg!
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Offline whysoda

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Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 13 March 2024, 12:34:27 »
thank you everyone! I hope everyone is as excited as I am that this is finally happening :D
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Offline whysoda

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Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin | full vendor & artisan list added!
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 22 March 2024, 01:45:51 »
Hi Everyone! Hope this message finds you well

We are now less than 5 days out from the GB date! Thank you all for your patience as I've been finalizing vendors and artisan collaborators the last few days. The full list of vendors and artisan collaborators has now been updated on the main post!!

Can't wait to see you all at the GB, and as always if you have any questions/concerns, feel free to reach out!
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Offline whysoda

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Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin | GB is now live!!
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 25 March 2024, 21:00:46 »
WS Akuamarin GB is now officially live! <3

Reminder that this GB will run from 26th of March 2024 at 9:30 AM CST - 9th of April 2024 at 9:30 AM CST

Please check the GH page for your local vendor(s). If you don't see the Akuamarin page yet, do not fear! The page will be going live throughout the rest of today/tomorrow morning on all vendor pages (timezones are a thing after all!)

Thanks everyone as always for your endless support, I hope you enjoy!  :)
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Offline whysoda

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Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin | GB is live! 26/3/2024 - 9/4/2024
« Reply #9 on: Thu, 04 April 2024, 20:51:43 »
Hi Everyone!

As the GB ends in just a few days, I figured I could share some prototype images of the board here!

Take a peek at the photos in the main channel and let me know what you think! <3
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Offline whysoda

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Re: [GB] WS Akuamarin | In Production
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 19 April 2024, 13:26:14 »
GB has officially wrapped and all items in the collection (keycaps, keyboard, deskmat, switches) have hit the MOQ! Thank you so much to everyone for all of your support in making this happen :)

Will provide updates here as I receive more info from the manu team.
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