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Title: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: Mekanist on Fri, 04 December 2020, 17:49:58

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Hey everyone! We are thrilled to introduce our interest check for Chronos, a stylish and secure artisan case born out of our need for minimalistic design and obsessive attention to detail. Chronos is intended to enhance your workspace and display up to 40 of your most prized artisan keycaps.


Case Features


Case Specifications

General Information

Colorway Options
More
(https://i.imgur.com/UDmKOu9.jpg)
2 Tone (E-White Top w/ Dark Gray Anodized bottom)


(https://i.imgur.com/ustGLOo.jpg)
Black Anodized


(https://i.imgur.com/G8Fsa25.jpg)
Dark Gray Anodized


(https://i.imgur.com/SmSfwq6.jpg)
Silver Anodized


ToDo's
Gallery - See official Page (https://archetypemade.com/chronos-interest-check/)


Initial Prototype Photos
More
(https://i.imgur.com/vqSDruQ.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/7E56Cy8.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/SH9d3u3.jpg)


Interest Check Page, Gallery & Form (https://archetypemade.com/chronos-interest-check/)
We would really appreciate it if you could spare a bit of your time to fill out our interest check form. Your valuable feedback will help us fine tune our design and allow you to be part of our creative process. We look forward to hearing your thoughts, and appreciate your time.

Updates:
1/5/21 - Thank you all for your amazing feedback so far. I just wanted to chime in with the current status
- We have decided to upgrade the window to Anti-UV Polycarbonate instead of acrylic.
- We are working on a stand, however we are not sure certain if the stand will be ready for the pre-sale. If not, it will be available as an add-on while the pre-sale is in production. The current stand design features an 11degree angle, however if you have suggestions on different tilt angles, please let us know :)
- If you've filled out the IC form, you will receive an exclusive buy link before the public pre-sale. We want to be certain that those who have contributed with feedback have a chance at purchasing the case. We are very close to announcing the pre-sale, so please look out for that update shortly.

Thanks!
-Mek


Updates:
1/11/21 - Hey all! I'm happy to announce that our early access sale is now live. Early access is open to all who participated in the IC. Check your email for a buy link. If you didnt recieve an email, please feel free to reach out. Early access will close on 1/12/21 - 1pm PST.

Thanks!
-Mek
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Fri, 04 December 2020, 17:51:47
Yass! Excited to see the IC go up! Love ya Mek <3

Obligatory: I'm in for at least 3
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: aggressively_misled on Fri, 04 December 2020, 18:03:39
Innnnnnnnn
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: kurple on Fri, 04 December 2020, 18:07:53
Wow, this looks amazing! Great work!
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: d4vid4f on Fri, 04 December 2020, 18:19:05
you have my CC on file already! Just charge it k thanks.
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: 7empest on Fri, 04 December 2020, 18:34:46
This looks really clean! I love the whole aesthetic, plus the stem slots is a nice touch. I am certainly going to buy a couple of these! Archetype really does some amazing work, and I am glad to see them expand to new things like this! Excited to see what else is to come.
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: Shiro on Fri, 04 December 2020, 18:57:47
For what this is, the price seems like a steal!
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Fri, 04 December 2020, 19:45:54
this is a very clean design! however i'm wondering, will there be any type of scoop/indent to make removing the acrylic cover easier? otherwise i can see it being a PIA to open w/o flipping all of your artisans out.
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: ocm on Fri, 04 December 2020, 20:24:42
Sick
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: kurple on Fri, 04 December 2020, 20:49:12
Quote from: EdgeOfInfinity on Fri, 04 December 2020, 19:45:54
this is a very clean design! however i'm wondering, will there be any type of scoop/indent to make removing the acrylic cover easier? otherwise i can see it being a PIA to open w/o flipping all of your artisans out.
The sides are a separate piece than the bottom, you can see it taken apart in one of the pics

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Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: fatboycarney on Fri, 04 December 2020, 20:52:54
I keep throwing money at the screen with this IC up but you wont take my money yet Mek, Why?? This looks amazing man, great work, cannot wait! Oh this means I need to fill this with archetype artisans right  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: paperassgasket on Fri, 04 December 2020, 21:07:35
Yes.

Also, possibility of Museum glass, or maybe something cool like radiant acrylic?
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: AuthenticDanger on Fri, 04 December 2020, 21:33:22
Word of warning: not all MX caps will fit in OD stem holes.
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: Helpingly on Sat, 05 December 2020, 00:12:46
You should make a green one
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Sat, 05 December 2020, 00:28:03
Quote from: kurple on Fri, 04 December 2020, 20:49:12
The sides are a separate piece than the bottom, you can see it taken apart in one of the pics

ah yes i totally overlooked the magnets, my mistake. ~GLwIC Archetype
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Sat, 05 December 2020, 10:34:56
what is the benefit of the stem slot?
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: Mekanist on Sat, 05 December 2020, 18:59:28
Quote from: roostrc0gburn on Sat, 05 December 2020, 10:34:56
what is the benefit of the stem slot?

The main benefit is to keep the caps from sliding around while moving the unit around, it just allows for a more finished display feel, personally speaking. Additionally we feel that it allows the display case to look more uniform at different angles, as opposed to letting gravity dictate where the caps "rest" at a given angle (more on this later).
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: davisthegreat on Sat, 05 December 2020, 22:15:44
Guess this means I have to buy more artisans
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: alwaysbless on Sat, 05 December 2020, 22:39:14
Add an optional pcb and let it double as a big ass macro pad too. #GAMECHANGER
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: KeyRelic on Tue, 08 December 2020, 02:05:41
Definitely interested.
Not sure if possible at this stage, but it would be nice if you could stack cases on top of each other.
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: alper_maestro on Tue, 05 January 2021, 08:54:20
Any updates or real pictures available for us to see?
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: J3ff_Leopard on Tue, 05 January 2021, 11:38:12
Why does it have dampening pads?
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: Mekanist on Tue, 05 January 2021, 13:24:05
Quote from: J3ff_Leopard on Tue, 05 January 2021, 11:38:12
Why does it have dampening pads?

The dampening pads are there just to cushion the top and bottom case when you open and close the box, its metal on metal, so it just adds a bit of cushioning to keep the parts from clanking together too hard.
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: Mekanist on Tue, 05 January 2021, 13:25:39
Quote from: alper_maestro on Tue, 05 January 2021, 08:54:20
Any updates or real pictures available for us to see?

If you click on the little "more" button at the top where it says prototype pics, you can see the initial prototype, a second prototype is on order, we will happily post those once it arrives.
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: Cubic // esc lab on Tue, 05 January 2021, 23:36:14
Hey Archetype folks! Always been in loooooove with your artisans and design language.


This looks amazing.


My only "nit" on this is when the case isn't full, the stem holders look a bit.. distracting. I think the focus should be on the artisans themselves, but I feel on an aesthetic perspective, the stem holder does take it away from it a little bit.


I do appreciate the attention to detail on including it, and I totally understand their inclusion on a functional perspective.


GLWIC, I'm copping for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] Chronos - Artisan case by Archetype
Post by: kokugatsu on Sat, 16 January 2021, 10:57:50
Quote from: esclab on Tue, 05 January 2021, 23:36:14
Hey Archetype folks! Always been in loooooove with your artisans and design language.


This looks amazing.


My only "nit" on this is when the case isn't full, the stem holders look a bit.. distracting. I think the focus should be on the artisans themselves, but I feel on an aesthetic perspective, the stem holder does take it away from it a little bit.


I do appreciate the attention to detail on including it, and I totally understand their inclusion on a functional perspective.


GLWIC, I'm copping for sure.

It's just 5 by 8 lol, you can fill it up with artisans in no time