Author Topic: the Norbaforce: after-market housing for RealForce TKL keyboards — SHIPPED (Read 252593 times)

norbauer · « **Reply #550 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 10:21:20 »

Oh man, I'm going to have my work cut out for me when these things arrive.

Oh well. Good problem to have.

nmur · « **Reply #551 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 10:39:55 »

Quote from: norbauer on Fri, 15 June 2018, 10:21:20

Oh man, I'm going to have my work cut out for me when these things arrive.

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Oh well. Good problem to have. :D

sweet jesus

i'm also surprised that someone in silicon valley actually has the space to store that :))

Kerasan · « **Reply #552 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 10:55:01 »

Quote from: norbauer on Fri, 15 June 2018, 10:21:20

Oh man, I'm going to have my work cut out for me when these things arrive.

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Oh well. Good problem to have. :D

:eek: :eek: :eek:

hype...

KMK Labs.

thelaughingman · « **Reply #553 on:** Fri, 15 June 2018, 21:38:03 »

Quote from: norbauer on Fri, 15 June 2018, 10:21:20

Oh man, I'm going to have my work cut out for me when these things arrive.

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Oh well. Good problem to have. :D

NOICE!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

EugeneYap83 · « **Reply #554 on:** Sun, 17 June 2018, 08:15:41 »

Quote from: norbauer on Fri, 15 June 2018, 10:21:20

Oh man, I'm going to have my work cut out for me when these things arrive.

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Oh well. Good problem to have. :D

A good problem indeed.
The Anticipation is killing me!

alisonica · « **Reply #555 on:** Sun, 17 June 2018, 09:12:50 »

Quote from: norbauer on Fri, 15 June 2018, 10:21:20

Oh man, I'm going to have my work cut out for me when these things arrive.

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Oh well. Good problem to have. :D

Puddsy · « **Reply #556 on:** Mon, 18 June 2018, 22:10:24 »

Quote from: norbauer on Fri, 15 June 2018, 10:21:20

Oh man, I'm going to have my work cut out for me when these things arrive.

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Oh well. Good problem to have. :D

by god

atlas3686 · « **Reply #557 on:** Tue, 19 June 2018, 03:39:41 »

Quote from: norbauer on Thu, 14 June 2018, 15:17:38

Hey all. Quick update: the first Norbaforce has actually shipped to a group buy participant!

Don't get too excited, however. That one person happened to live in Shenzhen, the same city in which the cases were machined, inspected, and packed, so I had his case sent to him directly rather than making the absurd trip across the Pacific to California and then directly back to Shenzhen. (Another participant in the same city will have to endure that absurdity, however, because he chose a powder coating finish, which is applied here in Silicon Valley.)

Anyway, the cases have all been inspected and are on their way to me as of tomorrow. The stated delivery time window given to me by the freight forwarder is ridiculously wide (26-43 calendar days), but even on the long end of that we're still looking at arrival to me in July.

In the meantime, I'm working on stuff like video assembly instructions and the printed package enclosure, a portion of the artwork for which was teased above by thelaughingman, and which I think you will all really enjoy. While the housings make their slow trip across the ocean, I'll also be working on the rather tedious task of putting together the hardware packets that go with each box and figuring out all the shipping supplies and such that I need to order.

Amazing news, I hope that someone is planning to post pics...

LightningXI · « **Reply #558 on:** Tue, 26 June 2018, 02:03:52 »

Looking for a Aerospace Aluminum Winkeyless Blockered case. If anybody (including norbauer himself) have one to let go of, let me know.

Can't wait nonetheless for these cases to ship!

tomu · « **Reply #559 on:** Tue, 26 June 2018, 03:37:32 »

Not sure if this is against the rules but I'm looking to sell my spot. Non-WKL Aerospace Alu

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Lansky · « **Reply #560 on:** Tue, 26 June 2018, 04:21:16 »

Quote from: tomusan on Tue, 26 June 2018, 03:37:32

Not sure if this is against the rules but I'm looking to sell my spot. Non-WKL Aerospace Alu

Non-WKL... Sooo... Does that mean it has the winkeys?

)

tomu · « **Reply #561 on:** Tue, 26 June 2018, 04:41:45 »

Quote from: Lansky on Tue, 26 June 2018, 04:21:16

Quote from: tomusan on Tue, 26 June 2018, 03:37:32
Not sure if this is against the rules but I'm looking to sell my spot. Non-WKL Aerospace Alu

Non-WKL... Sooo... Does that mean it has the winkeys? )

no blockers

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norbauer · « **Reply #562 on:** Tue, 26 June 2018, 10:34:34 »

Quote from: LightningXI on Tue, 26 June 2018, 02:03:52

Looking for a Aerospace Aluminum Winkeyless Blockered case. If anybody (including norbauer himself) have one to let go of, let me know.

Can't wait nonetheless for these cases to ship!

I'm sorry to say that I don't think I'll have any extras of WKL cases, so hopefully you'll be able to find someone in the community who wants to swap, or to sell you theirs one once the cases ship.

richard912 · « **Reply #563 on:** Tue, 26 June 2018, 18:53:00 »

When can we expect shipping to commence?

tomu · « **Reply #564 on:** Wed, 27 June 2018, 02:57:38 »

Just sent an email

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Luna · « **Reply #565 on:** Wed, 27 June 2018, 04:05:57 »

If anyone would like to sell his Norbaforce with Winkey (so no blockers) in either Retro Refrigerator or Galaxy Console feel free to send me a PM.

norbauer · « **Reply #566 on:** Wed, 27 June 2018, 09:52:25 »

Quote from: richard912 on Tue, 26 June 2018, 18:53:00

When can we expect shipping to commence?

This summer. Anodized finishes likely around or before the end of July, depending on how long these things take to make their way through customs. They are not due into the port until July 15.

letze · « **Reply #567 on:** Wed, 27 June 2018, 10:06:49 »

The guy in Shenzhen that own first case (not prototype).
Can we ask him to took picture of realforce assembled

norbauer · « **Reply #568 on:** Wed, 27 June 2018, 10:45:13 »

Quote from: letze on Wed, 27 June 2018, 10:06:49

The guy in Shenzhen that own first case (not prototype).
Can we ask him to took picture of realforce assembled

There was actually a hiccup on that one. The company that did the assembly of the products into the boxes for me sent him the wrong SKU! Unfortunately, the other cases were already on their way when we discovered this, so we couldn't just turn around send him the right one. Works out because it turns out he actually wanted a powder coat finish anyway, so he's sending it to my factory in the same town as him, which is going to apply a white powder coat finish and send it back to him in a couple of days. (Don't ask why they couldn't powder-coat all the cases; it's a long story, which I've told elsewhere.

)

I guess this is really my fault for not stikcing with the normal process, absurdity of shipping it both ways notwithstanding. As I've learned with powder coat and many other things relating to manufacturing, introducing little exceptions and special cases always non-linearly increases the chance of errors and problems. One day I'll learn, maybe.

tomu · « **Reply #569 on:** Wed, 27 June 2018, 12:44:10 »

Hey Norbauer, how do I go about transferring my spot? I have someone who's interested.

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YouGotRioted · « **Reply #570 on:** Sat, 30 June 2018, 21:29:38 »

Anyone going to put a metal realforce decal on? It'd be awesome to get some of those made.

moitorpsychoo · « **Reply #571 on:** Sun, 01 July 2018, 00:24:49 »

Quote from: tomusan on Tue, 26 June 2018, 03:37:32

Not sure if this is against the rules but I'm looking to sell my spot. Non-WKL Aerospace Alu

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hey I think I pm'd you couple days back....is it still available?

by the way if anyone wants to sell transfer their spot, let me know!!!

tomu · « **Reply #572 on:** Sun, 01 July 2018, 04:44:19 »

Quote from: moitorpsychoo on Sun, 01 July 2018, 00:24:49

Quote from: tomusan on Tue, 26 June 2018, 03:37:32
Not sure if this is against the rules but I'm looking to sell my spot. Non-WKL Aerospace Alu

Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk

hey I think I pm'd you couple days back....is it still available?

by the way if anyone wants to sell transfer their spot, let me know!!!

Sorry for not responding, I already have a transfer lined up, just waiting on Norbauer.

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moitorpsychoo · « **Reply #573 on:** Sun, 01 July 2018, 21:35:37 »

Quote from: tomusan on Sun, 01 July 2018, 04:44:19

Quote from: moitorpsychoo on Sun, 01 July 2018, 00:24:49
Quote from: tomusan on Tue, 26 June 2018, 03:37:32
Not sure if this is against the rules but I'm looking to sell my spot. Non-WKL Aerospace Alu

Sent from my LG-H871 using Tapatalk

hey I think I pm'd you couple days back....is it still available?

by the way if anyone wants to sell transfer their spot, let me know!!!
Sorry for not responding, I already have a transfer lined up, just waiting on Norbauer.

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not a problem, congrats on the transfer!

norbauer · « **Reply #574 on:** Mon, 02 July 2018, 18:15:29 »

I have lot of instruction cards to sign-and-number while the cases makes their way across the waves.

Choobies · « **Reply #575 on:** Mon, 02 July 2018, 19:06:47 »

Quote from: norbauer on Mon, 02 July 2018, 18:15:29

I have lot of instruction cards to sign-and-number while the cases makes their way across the waves.

I saw these in person at KeyCon and they are absolutely amazing!

Dumblescore · « **Reply #576 on:** Mon, 02 July 2018, 19:08:14 »

Is there a video yet of you taking apart a Realforce and installing it into this case?

norbauer · « **Reply #577 on:** Mon, 02 July 2018, 19:09:12 »

Quote from: Dumblescore on Mon, 02 July 2018, 19:08:14

Is there a video yet of you taking apart a Realforce and installing it into this case?

Not yet, but I hope to make one before they arrive on people's doorsteps.

EDIT: Actually, Huey did one for TopClack, although that one was with a prototype, so there will be very slight differences with the production units.

Mr_BeastQuake · « **Reply #578 on:** Tue, 03 July 2018, 01:50:16 »

Quote from: norbauer on Mon, 02 July 2018, 18:15:29

I have lot of instruction cards to sign-and-number while the cases makes their way across the waves.

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Oh wow, this looks coooool ;D

Kerasan · « **Reply #579 on:** Tue, 03 July 2018, 05:08:39 »

Quote from: norbauer on Mon, 02 July 2018, 18:15:29

I have lot of instruction cards to sign-and-number while the cases makes their way across the waves.

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I dont know the theme, some info?

KMK Labs.

norbauer · « **Reply #580 on:** Tue, 03 July 2018, 11:59:29 »

Quote from: Kerasan on Tue, 03 July 2018, 05:08:39

Quote from: norbauer on Mon, 02 July 2018, 18:15:29
I have lot of instruction cards to sign-and-number while the cases makes their way across the waves.

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I dont know the theme, some info?

KMK Labs.

It's a Japanese keyboard, so the artwork is all sort of vaguely Japanese-themed. There is a bit of a subtle easter egg in the cover art, which makes it all make more sense, but I'll leave that for someone else to discover. :)

Kerasan · « **Reply #581 on:** Tue, 03 July 2018, 12:13:16 »

Quote from: norbauer on Tue, 03 July 2018, 11:59:29

Quote from: Kerasan on Tue, 03 July 2018, 05:08:39
Quote from: norbauer on Mon, 02 July 2018, 18:15:29
I have lot of instruction cards to sign-and-number while the cases makes their way across the waves.

Show Image

I dont know the theme, some info?

KMK Labs.

It's a Japanese keyboard, so the artwork is all sort of vaguely Japanese-themed. There is a bit of a subtle easter egg in the cover art, which makes it all make more sense, but I'll leave that for someone else to discover. :)

oh thanks for the explanation, you're more advanced with the illustrations of your designer friend?

(I refer artworks to produce with the Japanese printer)

KMK Labs.

ehmlis · « **Reply #582 on:** Wed, 04 July 2018, 04:55:09 »

Not to be that guy, but shouldn't the ハ on the sign be a バ?

monkt · « **Reply #583 on:** Wed, 04 July 2018, 10:00:04 »

Quote from: ehmlis on Wed, 04 July 2018, 04:55:09

Not to be that guy, but shouldn't the ハ on the sign be a バ?

Technically, yes. But if you look at that photo a little more closely, you'll also notice a copy of Marcus Aurelius almost out of sight to the left. Contemplating this "coincidence" will clear up everything.

sublyme · « **Reply #584 on:** Wed, 04 July 2018, 13:28:37 »

These are beautiful. Wish I would have hopped on this

Luna · « **Reply #585 on:** Wed, 04 July 2018, 13:42:13 »

Quote from: sublyme on Wed, 04 July 2018, 13:28:37

These are beautiful. Wish I would have hopped on this

Ditto. I still hope for someone willing to sell his spot for a model with winkeys.

HotRoderX · « **Reply #586 on:** Thu, 05 July 2018, 22:03:28 »

I was wondering if we will continue to see updates about this group buy in this thread? I have no desire to join a new website nor have to jump around looking for said information.

I wish those that wanted to leave the best of luck might they prosper with there future endeavors.

regionfree · « **Reply #587 on:** Thu, 05 July 2018, 23:03:41 »

I'm guessing that he'll keep updating GH threads for ACTIVE group buys, those that have already started.

But for those that are yet to start (eg. Heavy6), we'll probably have to follow it on KT.

Wetherbee · « **Reply #588 on:** Thu, 05 July 2018, 23:07:18 »

HotRoderX is working really hard to make sure you all know how he feels about Massdrop.

HotRoderX · « **Reply #589 on:** Thu, 05 July 2018, 23:16:25 »

Quote from: Wetherbee on Thu, 05 July 2018, 23:07:18

HotRoderX is working really hard to make sure you all know how he feels about Massdrop.

where did I say anything about massdrop? All I did was simply ask if this thread would continue to be updated. I like to know how the group buy is going. Should I expect updates in this thread are via email. Has nothing to do with massdrop. I am sure I am not the only person who would like to know in all honesty.

Mr_BeastQuake · « **Reply #590 on:** Fri, 06 July 2018, 19:34:52 »

Hasn’t there been consistent updates? Like, doesn’t he have the packaging and we are waiting for the boards to finish their trans-Pacific journey. At which time, anodized boards will be shipped while powder coated boards get dropped off.

I don’t think there much room to claim lack of updates.

Rumblehotep · « **Reply #591 on:** Fri, 06 July 2018, 19:41:55 »

Quote from: Mr_BeastQuake on Fri, 06 July 2018, 19:34:52

Hasn’t there been consistent updates? Like, doesn’t he have the packaging and we are waiting for the boards to finish their trans-Pacific journey. At which time, anodized boards will be shipped while powder coated boards get dropped off.

I don’t think there much room to claim lack of updates.

Yup yup he said the boards were en route across the ocean so anodizeds should get theirs soonerish and powder coats after they get sent to their finishing shops and uh ... powder coated.
Pernicious Pony's norbaforce in the keycon photos looks pretty damn amazing (not to mention the grey heavy6 prototype, wow).

HotRoderX · « **Reply #592 on:** Fri, 06 July 2018, 20:28:31 »

Quote from: Mr_BeastQuake on Fri, 06 July 2018, 19:34:52

Hasn’t there been consistent updates? Like, doesn’t he have the packaging and we are waiting for the boards to finish their trans-Pacific journey. At which time, anodized boards will be shipped while powder coated boards get dropped off.

I don’t think there much room to claim lack of updates.

That was directed at me I didn't mean lack of updates. They have been a lot of really nice updates. I just was wondering if he continue to update this thread with new news. Things like him getting them. Packaging etc etc.

romevi · « **Reply #593 on:** Fri, 06 July 2018, 22:12:16 »

Didn't he leave gh?

xondat · « **Reply #594 on:** Fri, 06 July 2018, 22:17:50 »

It seems like some aren't aware:

Norbauer is one of the 3 founding members of a new website, similar to GH. I'd say it's a valid thing to ask.

He's a good dude anyway, I'm sure he won't be jumping boat with unfinished buys.

Mr_BeastQuake · « **Reply #595 on:** Sat, 07 July 2018, 01:39:13 »

Quote from: xondat on Fri, 06 July 2018, 22:17:50

It seems like some aren't aware:

Norbauer is one of the 3 founding members of a new website, similar to GH. I'd say it's a valid thing to ask.

He's a good dude anyway, I'm sure he won't be jumping boat with unfinished buys.

Ah, hmmm. Read the email, missed the founding of a new site thing. Feel like reasonable expectations would be to update via the usual methods unless otherwise explicitly stated.

Not really worried about it.

child · « **Reply #596 on:** Sat, 07 July 2018, 02:53:41 »

Which email? I didn't get any...

letze · « **Reply #597 on:** Sat, 07 July 2018, 05:54:36 »

Norbaforce spotted at KeyCon 2018

Lansky · « **Reply #598 on:** Sat, 07 July 2018, 06:24:28 »

That's a beauty, I can't wait till I get mine.

xondat · « **Reply #599 on:** Sat, 07 July 2018, 08:09:39 »

Quote from: child on Sat, 07 July 2018, 02:53:41

Which email? I didn't get any...

Input Club newsletter was the only one I'm aware of.

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