Post by: KingRama on Wed, 31 August 2016, 00:44:52
Comprised of all through-hole components, the M4-A is designed to be a simple and easy to assemble DIY project. It features an aluminium main unibody (in clear or Space Grey anodized) and a yellow Nylon base!
Priced at $59 USD + shipping.
Minimum order quantity: 100
More info: http://rama.works/#/m4a/ (http://rama.works/#/m4a/)
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Photos:
Clear Anodized:
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Space Grey:
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Size:
(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/563c788ae4b099120ae219e2/565511bbe4b0acafe0fad3eb/57c55ab9e3df2818785f69e6/1472562576254/RAMA-M4-A-BASE-ASSY-01.png?format=1500w)
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ONCE SUFFICIENT ORDERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED, WE WILL MOVE INTO PRODUCTION.
ESTIMATED SHIP DATE: OCTOBER 2016
IF INSUFFICIENT ORDERS HAVE BEEN PLACED BY 10 SEPTEMBER 2016, FULL REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED!
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Product Name:
RAMA M4-A
Part Number:
RAMA-M4-A-01
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Product Description:
An aluminium CNC machined mini 4-key keyboard with a milled Nylon base. Completely programmable through the ATTINY85.
Sold as a DIY project which you must assemble and solder yourself.
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Product Color:
Space Grey Anodized Aluminium
OR
Clear Anodized
Finish:
Lightly Bead Blasted + Anodized
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Contents:
1 x Top Enclosure (Aluminium)
1 x Base Enclosure (Nylon)
4 x SS M3 Fixtures
1 x Through Hole Mini USB Connector
1 x ATTINY85 Socket
1 x ATTINY85
2 x Zener Diodes
2 x 68 Ohm resistors
1 x 1k5 Ohm resistor
4 x 10k Ohm resistors
NOTE: You will have to supply your own Switches
UPDATE: PCB is being updated by Machine Industries to include a beefier microcontroller which will make it much easier to program, it MAY also come completely presoldered (resistors and all) and have LED support (TBC)
ORDER LINK: http://rama.works/store/?category=KEYBOARD (http://rama.works/store/?category=KEYBOARD)
Post by: milchek on Wed, 31 August 2016, 04:20:30
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 31 August 2016, 05:28:56
Post by: xondat on Wed, 31 August 2016, 05:35:25
Post by: Khers on Wed, 31 August 2016, 05:36:26
Post by: LunarisDream on Wed, 31 August 2016, 05:59:33
Kinda want, kinda don't know what it's for ;)
I'd use it for meme macros
Post by: foggyflute on Wed, 31 August 2016, 06:28:50
My brain hurt for thinking about what todo with it.
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 31 August 2016, 06:44:27
I had a had time deciding between the space gray and silver. Both look great, nice work. Now I just gotta figure out what I'm going to use this for... :))
Macropad, media board, memekeys.... or even... a paperweight!
Yeah, it's definitely a tough choice, the space grey has been the most popular option so far! :D
yeeeeeYeeeeeee swimmingbird
Kinda want, kinda can't afford :'(
Save your money homie!
Kinda want, kinda don't know what it's for ;)
Could grab one and find out? haha :))
Kinda want, kinda don't know what it's for ;)
I'd use it for meme macros
Me too tbh, layers of meme keys
Make more sense with 6 key?
My brain hurt for thinking about what todo with it.
That would then be the M6! This.. this is the M4! Gonna set one up for media keys :)
Or use it to express your fav keys!
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Post by: jaffers on Wed, 31 August 2016, 06:45:57
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 31 August 2016, 06:56:39
I like your design aesthetic. Really nice, but curves man... Hate them curves, I'm a sharp kinda guy I guess. Good luck regardless!
Thanks heaps man! I'm a sharp kinda guy too, just wanted to try out something different :D Cheers mate :)
ALSO, UPDATE:
Having the PCB's redesigned to use a more powerful micro-controller. This will make it waaaay easier to program and it will also be able to use the software that was designed for the M10! YEE.
Post by: Hydra04 on Wed, 31 August 2016, 07:01:36
Post by: Data on Wed, 31 August 2016, 07:05:40
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 31 August 2016, 07:10:54
Daaaamn, I just ordered a 3D printed case for the uhhkb PCB :(
Ohnoess, 3d printed cases are cool though :p What material you getting it printed in?
Ordered. I need this now.
Cheers mate!!! Thanks for the support! :D
Post by: swimmingbird on Wed, 31 August 2016, 07:36:40
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Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 31 August 2016, 09:43:02
I like your design aesthetic. Really nice, but curves man... Hate them curves, I'm a sharp kinda guy I guess. Good luck regardless!
Thanks heaps man! I'm a sharp kinda guy too, just wanted to try out something different :D Cheers mate :)
ALSO, UPDATE:
Having the PCB's redesigned to use a more powerful micro-controller. This will make it waaaay easier to program and it will also be able to use the software that was designed for the M10! YEE.
When can we buy the M10?
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 31 August 2016, 09:47:11
Looking forward to this
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Thanks for the order mate! We can touch M4's next time I'm in Sydney ;)
I like your design aesthetic. Really nice, but curves man... Hate them curves, I'm a sharp kinda guy I guess. Good luck regardless!
Thanks heaps man! I'm a sharp kinda guy too, just wanted to try out something different :D Cheers mate :)
ALSO, UPDATE:
Having the PCB's redesigned to use a more powerful micro-controller. This will make it waaaay easier to program and it will also be able to use the software that was designed for the M10! YEE.
When can we buy the M10?
I have news to announce as soon as it's finalised, with what's happening, I may be able to get it to an even cheaper price point than anticipated! :D Unfortunately can't say anything yet, just waiting on things to fall through :(
Post by: MaNiFeX on Wed, 31 August 2016, 10:44:26
Post by: joey on Wed, 31 August 2016, 10:46:25
Quick question: are the switches plate mount or are they PCB mount? Thanks! :thumb:From the picture, PCB mount.
Post by: Spaceman1200 on Wed, 31 August 2016, 10:54:45
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 31 August 2016, 10:58:21
Quick question: are the switches plate mount or are they PCB mount? Thanks! :thumb:
Joey is correct! PCB mount. Works best for something of this size.
Incase anyone is debating colours, that Space grey is amazing! Sadly, i may have to sit this one out!
Thanks mate, very proud of how the space grey came out!
And no worries bro, see you on the next one! :P
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 31 August 2016, 13:38:29
I have news to announce as soon as it's finalised, with what's happening, I may be able to get it to an even cheaper price point than anticipated! :D Unfortunately can't say anything yet, just waiting on things to fall through :(
DANG IT RAMA... Such a tease...
Well I guess I will just have to buy one M4A while I wait for M10... I wish the case was more angular like the other commenter said, but I guess this kinda works too! When are you gonna make 2u Rama caps to go with these? :thumb:
Edit: Aaaaaaaand... ordered!
Post by: MaNiFeX on Wed, 31 August 2016, 14:55:57
Quick question: are the switches plate mount or are they PCB mount? Thanks! :thumb:
Joey is correct! PCB mount. Works best for something of this size.
Cool, wasn't sure if the rendered case would actually fit around the switches or if that was just to show off the case! Thanks!
Post by: B1G_B1RD on Wed, 31 August 2016, 17:49:06
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 31 August 2016, 19:00:09
I have news to announce as soon as it's finalised, with what's happening, I may be able to get it to an even cheaper price point than anticipated! :D Unfortunately can't say anything yet, just waiting on things to fall through :(
DANG IT RAMA... Such a tease...
Well I guess I will just have to buy one M4A while I wait for M10... I wish the case was more angular like the other commenter said, but I guess this kinda works too! When are you gonna make 2u Rama caps to go with these? :thumb:
Edit: Aaaaaaaand... ordered!
HAHA you know me bro ;)
Yeeee, trust me though, it's going to feel really nice in the hand and look cute next to it's older, bigger brother :P
Hmm, well actually, I am doing some designs for some bigger caps ;)
Cheers for the order!
Quick question: are the switches plate mount or are they PCB mount? Thanks! :thumb:
Joey is correct! PCB mount. Works best for something of this size.
Cool, wasn't sure if the rendered case would actually fit around the switches or if that was just to show off the case! Thanks!
No worries at all man, all checked out and working fine :D
Cool concept and great design. Not sure if i would have a use for it though.
No worries big bird! thanks for the kind words, this definitely ain't for everyone!
Post by: boo on Wed, 31 August 2016, 23:56:39
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Post by: KingRama on Thu, 01 September 2016, 00:23:12
Hey Rama, can your macro program allow mouse cursor movement? In absolute and relative coordinates?
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Hey boo!
Hmmm I know for sure it has mouse control:
(http://i.imgur.com/JNte1aS.png)
However, I'm not sure about the absolute/relative part. I will find out for you! :)
Post by: boo on Thu, 01 September 2016, 01:51:27
Hey Rama, can your macro program allow mouse cursor movement? In absolute and relative coordinates?
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Hey boo!
Hmmm I know for sure it has mouse control:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/JNte1aS.png)
However, I'm not sure about the absolute/relative part. I will find out for you! :)
If So, I am so buying this for work. Thanks!
Post by: mrboovn on Thu, 01 September 2016, 02:42:14
Post by: D4ndie on Thu, 01 September 2016, 02:45:38
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Post by: sprit on Thu, 01 September 2016, 04:11:36
BTW, I love the M10 curves, as it reminds me my old Apple M0120
Looking for a chance to substitute my M0120 PS2AVRU mod.
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 01 September 2016, 04:15:13
Hey Rama, can your macro program allow mouse cursor movement? In absolute and relative coordinates?
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Hey boo!
Hmmm I know for sure it has mouse control:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/JNte1aS.png)
However, I'm not sure about the absolute/relative part. I will find out for you! :)
If So, I am so buying this for work. Thanks!
Haha not sure if this helps your confidence into buying it but the response is:
"It's a 'probably' to relative, no to absolute" :))
Are there more color in next round? I want a yellow M4 :(
Hmmm I'll definitely investigate into perhaps doing some special edition colors, next round won't be for a long while though :( Yellow M4 would be cool!
Aw man I'm not sure if I can get it this time around. I've been on the market for a keypad for Osu and this seems like an amazing fit!Hah yeah! It would be awesome for OSU :P No worries at all man :D
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A Tough decision! Order Two or one?
BTW, I love the M10 curves, as it reminds me my old Apple M0120
Wowww, you have an M0120, JELLY. I gotta pick one up some time!
Hmmm! Could dual wield the boards I guess! :P
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 04 September 2016, 07:23:31
Just giving an update for the GroupBuy!
Last week, I tried out programming the ATTINY85 and well... it was a horrible experience! So I've commissioned the design of the PCB to Machine Industries, who did the PCB and software for the M10-A.
So now we're putting on a beefier microcontroller so that it can use the same programming utility designed for its older brother, the M10-A!
At a minimum it will have:
- The microcontroller soldered on
- Easy programming
- LED Support
- All components soldered on
Post by: xondat on Sun, 04 September 2016, 07:30:54
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 04 September 2016, 07:35:11
I might be missing it, but is there an order count anywhere?
Yo Xondat, current count is at 49 [as of 4/9/16] :) I will add it to the OP
Post by: PriusProblems on Sun, 04 September 2016, 10:47:52
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sun, 04 September 2016, 13:43:05
Are those 2u keys not stabilised?They are not.
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 05 September 2016, 07:46:47
Are those 2u keys not stabilised?
Hey mate!
Nathan is correct, these 2U's are not stabilised, I don't believe they're really necessary for something of this stature.
To be honest, I actually quite like the see-saw motion of the centrally connected 2U's!
Post by: lac29 on Mon, 05 September 2016, 16:17:19
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 05 September 2016, 18:30:25
Great renderings! I wish I could join but I might for his big brother.
Cheers bro! No worries at all, I'll see you then ! :P
Post by: eyedrop on Mon, 05 September 2016, 18:34:31
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 05 September 2016, 18:56:02
49 with 5 days remaining. Should we be worried? I really want to see this get produced.
:-[ 54 now, just updated the count. If I have to, I will put my own money to get a few more to make this happen :]
Post by: boo on Mon, 05 September 2016, 20:02:10
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Post by: KingRama on Mon, 05 September 2016, 20:23:20
Any word about aluminum 2u keys? I have your 1u space grey but 2u would make this perfect combo
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I have the design for it boo, just need to get it tested :)
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Tue, 06 September 2016, 03:46:07
49 with 5 days remaining. Should we be worried? I really want to see this get produced.
:-[ 54 now, just updated the count. If I have to, I will put my own money to get a few more to make this happen :]
But this needs to happen. I needs my precious...
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 06 September 2016, 09:13:35
49 with 5 days remaining. Should we be worried? I really want to see this get produced.
:-[ 54 now, just updated the count. If I have to, I will put my own money to get a few more to make this happen :]
But this needs to happen. I needs my precious...
I know bro :( Me too!! I'll make it happen :-*
Post by: jal on Tue, 06 September 2016, 19:36:52
Rama, you realize you now need to make some swank caps to fit those two wide keys...
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 06 September 2016, 19:57:28
I'm in. How could I not be?
Rama, you realize you now need to make some swank caps to fit those two wide keys...
Aww thanks heaps Jal mate, appreciate the support!
Hahaha yeah, I do realise this :P It's definitely something I want to do - what profile is your preference? :-*
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 07 September 2016, 12:31:38
I'm in. How could I not be?
Rama, you realize you now need to make some swank caps to fit those two wide keys...
Aww thanks heaps Jal mate, appreciate the support!
Hahaha yeah, I do realise this :P It's definitely something I want to do - what profile is your preference? :-*
Cherry R3? Maybe have the 2u keys as an option for your Rama cap round 3 :thumb:
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 07 September 2016, 16:18:04
I'm in. How could I not be?
Rama, you realize you now need to make some swank caps to fit those two wide keys...
Aww thanks heaps Jal mate, appreciate the support!
Hahaha yeah, I do realise this :P It's definitely something I want to do - what profile is your preference? :-*
Cherry R3? Maybe have the 2u keys as an option for your Rama cap round 3 :thumb:
R3 Cherry wouldn't really be useful for anything other than this board, no?
And if it's not SA R3 or DSA profile Rama would have to make two molds, else the right hand vertical key would look all kinda wack :))
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 07 September 2016, 19:20:02
I'm in. How could I not be?
Rama, you realize you now need to make some swank caps to fit those two wide keys...
Aww thanks heaps Jal mate, appreciate the support!
Hahaha yeah, I do realise this :P It's definitely something I want to do - what profile is your preference? :-*
Cherry R3? Maybe have the 2u keys as an option for your Rama cap round 3 :thumb:
R3 Cherry wouldn't really be useful for anything other than this board, no?
And if it's not SA R3 or DSA profile Rama would have to make two molds, else the right hand vertical key would look all kinda wack :))
Sorry I meant R1, as it can be used as a backspace button as well, increasing versatility. As for the vertical 2u key, perhaps Cherry profile R1-2 (the same as the '+' numpad key)? I guess that could work!
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 07 September 2016, 20:15:55
I'm in. How could I not be?
Rama, you realize you now need to make some swank caps to fit those two wide keys...
Aww thanks heaps Jal mate, appreciate the support!
Hahaha yeah, I do realise this :P It's definitely something I want to do - what profile is your preference? :-*
Cherry R3? Maybe have the 2u keys as an option for your Rama cap round 3 :thumb:
R3 Cherry wouldn't really be useful for anything other than this board, no?
And if it's not SA R3 or DSA profile Rama would have to make two molds, else the right hand vertical key would look all kinda wack :))
Sorry I meant R1, as it can be used as a backspace button as well, increasing versatility. As for the vertical 2u key, perhaps Cherry profile R1-2 (the same as the '+' numpad key)? I guess that could work!
Gotcha, R1 could be cool :thumb:
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 07 September 2016, 20:24:52
UPDATE: The new pcb by Machine Industries is almost complete, it will come fully assembled sans switches :)
It now sports a Atmel 32U, same as the M10!
(http://i.imgur.com/TS7mpoW.png)
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 07 September 2016, 20:43:01
Ooo okay, I'll look into doing a set ;)
UPDATE: The new pcb by Machine Industries is almost complete, it will come fully assembled sans switches :)
It now sports a Atmel 32U, same as the M10!
:eek: :eek: :eek: Are the solder mask colours final? That White on black contrast!
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 07 September 2016, 20:49:55
Ooo okay, I'll look into doing a set ;)
UPDATE: The new pcb by Machine Industries is almost complete, it will come fully assembled sans switches :)
It now sports a Atmel 32U, same as the M10!
:o :o :o Are the solder mask colours final? That White on black contrast!
I think so! :D Cannot wait to get my hands on the finished one :o
Post by: eyedrop on Wed, 07 September 2016, 22:07:41
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 07 September 2016, 22:35:14
The updated PCB looks great. Can't wait to get the M4-A now. Yummy! :thumb:
Thanks heaps mate! Was all the hard work of Machine Industries! I'm super excited too :D
Post by: Data on Thu, 08 September 2016, 06:29:30
Ooo okay, I'll look into doing a set ;)
UPDATE: The new pcb by Machine Industries is almost complete, it will come fully assembled sans switches :)
It now sports a Atmel 32U, same as the M10!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/TS7mpoW.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/gtbsfQO.gif)
Post by: kolec94 on Thu, 08 September 2016, 08:31:49
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 08 September 2016, 18:51:53
LOL my reaction tooOoo okay, I'll look into doing a set ;)
UPDATE: The new pcb by Machine Industries is almost complete, it will come fully assembled sans switches :)
It now sports a Atmel 32U, same as the M10!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/TS7mpoW.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/gtbsfQO.gif)
are you selling both the attiny version and the atmega23u4 version?Hey mate, Just the ATMEGA32U version - but if you specifically want the ATTINY version as well, I have a few of the PCBs left from the prototype :)
So chuck me your order number and I'll add it in if you wish :D
Post by: OatmealFor3v3r on Thu, 08 September 2016, 22:50:33
When will this be ready to buy? What is the expected shipping date? Cost to ship to USA? Thank you.
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 09 September 2016, 00:14:09
Hi. I am extremely interested in this an the other model with more switches. My concern is the software to program it. When you release, will you have instructions and software to configure the switches?Hi Oatmeal! The software, I believe, is ready to be released! And the M4 will come with instructions and software to get you started :)
When will this be ready to buy? What is the expected shipping date? Cost to ship to USA? Thank you.
The M4-A is available now and is expected to ship next month, shipping is $8.50 USD! Preorders close soon though, in the next day or so
As for the bigger model with more switches, hopefully news will be announced soon, but unfortunately for now I can say nothing until agreements are in place :"(
Post by: jdreamer on Fri, 09 September 2016, 04:23:14
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 09 September 2016, 05:52:08
Sounds like there's something exciting that is coming soon! :D
Always new things on the horizon mate! ;)
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 09 September 2016, 07:03:57
Post by: rpeterclark on Fri, 09 September 2016, 07:13:32
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 09 September 2016, 07:21:28
Only a day left? And only 54 orders :(Up to 63 now! :-[
I really want this to happen!Me too mate :( don't worry though, I want it to happen just as much - so I'll make it happen :)
Post by: xondat on Fri, 09 September 2016, 08:07:33
I still prefer the M10, has the right amount of keys for CAD :cool:
Post by: delivery on Fri, 09 September 2016, 16:51:14
Only a day left? And only 54 orders :(Up to 63 now! :-[I really want this to happen!Me too mate :( don't worry though, I want it to happen just as much - so I'll make it happen :)
you will make happen dispite the MOQ? Good news!! cant wait!!!
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 09 September 2016, 19:07:40
Only a day left? And only 54 orders :(Up to 63 now! :-[I really want this to happen!Me too mate :( don't worry though, I want it to happen just as much - so I'll make it happen :)
Rama is a god :thumb:
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 09 September 2016, 22:20:54
If only I had the funds...
I still prefer the M10, has the right amount of keys for CAD 8)
All good bro! Save your money for prototypes :)
Only a day left? And only 54 orders :(Up to 63 now! :-[I really want this to happen!Me too mate :( don't worry though, I want it to happen just as much - so I'll make it happen :)
you will make happen dispite the MOQ? Good news!! cant wait!!!
Yeah I want to have it made just as much as you guys, going to cost me a lot but going to be a great fun project :)
Only a day left? And only 54 orders :(Up to 63 now! :-[I really want this to happen!Me too mate :( don't worry though, I want it to happen just as much - so I'll make it happen :)
Rama is a god :thumb:
Haha aww mate not quite, but thanks :P
Post by: jal on Fri, 09 September 2016, 23:01:11
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 10 September 2016, 03:44:04
I'll go in on another one. I can gift it, or maybe figure out a reason why I need to have one for each hand, and make this, well, 1% easier. Would the shipping on two be less than me simply making a second order, and if so, can you adjust that/invoice me/something to that effect, or is that just a hassle?
Hey mate, if you message me I can give you a free shipping coupon if you DM me for your first order number and I'll ship them together :)
The back-end system is kinda crap so I can't adjust/edit existing orders Q_Q
Post by: delivery on Sat, 10 September 2016, 04:29:00
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 10 September 2016, 05:09:38
Want 1 extra too!!! PMed
Replied!
Post by: duynguyenle on Sat, 10 September 2016, 13:02:40
Want 1 extra too!!! PMed
Replied!
How are the numbers looking Rama? If you need more last minute orders I might be able to stretch my budget a bit and get an extra one assuming I can combine shipping with my previous order? Let me know if you're desperate for more orders :)
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 10 September 2016, 13:26:40
Want 1 extra too!!! PMed
Replied!
How are the numbers looking Rama? If you need more last minute orders I might be able to stretch my budget a bit and get an extra one assuming I can combine shipping with my previous order? Let me know if you're desperate for more orders :)
65 at the moment :) Nawh bro don't do that, like I said it's going to happen regardless of MoQ, I'll work it out :) Save your money mate!
Post by: duynguyenle on Sat, 10 September 2016, 13:53:04
65 at the moment :) Nawh bro don't do that, like I said it's going to happen regardless of MoQ, I'll work it out :) Save your money mate!
It will go towards getting a M10 when that becomes available anyway :p
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 10 September 2016, 20:16:46
65 at the moment :) Nawh bro don't do that, like I said it's going to happen regardless of MoQ, I'll work it out :) Save your money mate!
It will go towards getting a M10 when that becomes available anyway :p
Oh sweet! Thanks bro!! Absolutely cannot wait for that to finally drop X_X
Post by: milchek on Sat, 10 September 2016, 22:54:23
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 11 September 2016, 05:28:32
Awesome, good to see it's going ahead despite not meeting MoQ, and having everything already soldered (Except switches) is also a plus for noobs like me. I'm going to use this as a controller for a Pi 3 music/streamer of sorts.
Yeah man, just really want to see it happen! The assembled PCB's are costing a lot more than the previous but it will make it a much more complete product :)
Using mine for music stuff as well, one of them at least! Gotta take photos of your pi setup when you get it :D
Post by: thaddeus on Wed, 14 September 2016, 01:20:19
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 14 September 2016, 03:12:13
I'm hoping to use mine for a media control through Pi as well :thumb: can anyone tell me how to find 2u keys as beautiful as the ones in your promo material? :-* :-*
Oh sweet! Cannot wait to see what it looks like in your setup.
I'd hit up some artisans on the forum for sure, I recently got CozCaps to make me a custom set for my HHKB, and I could not be happier with them. They really are amazing :O
http://imgur.com/a/KnhTj (http://imgur.com/a/KnhTj)
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 14 September 2016, 21:40:04
Hi all! I have put the order through to the manufacturer, $400 in freight later, EEK.
I will be receiving two prototypes in the next weeks to show off :)
Stay tuned!
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Wed, 14 September 2016, 21:43:31
UPDATE:
Hi all! I have put the order through to the manufacturer, $400 in freight later, EEK.
I will be receiving two prototypes in the next weeks to show off :)
Stay tuned!
you the real MVP
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Post by: jal on Wed, 14 September 2016, 22:42:59
UPDATE:
Hi all! I have put the order through to the manufacturer, $400 in freight later, EEK.
I will be receiving two prototypes in the next weeks to show off :)
Rock 'n Roll!
Except, you know, slower. And nerdier.
Post by: duynguyenle on Thu, 15 September 2016, 02:32:29
UPDATE:
Hi all! I have put the order through to the manufacturer, $400 in freight later, EEK.
I will be receiving two prototypes in the next weeks to show off :)
Stay tuned!
Can't wait to see some pictures
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 15 September 2016, 19:40:27
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 15 September 2016, 20:15:22
Prototype bare PCB came in :) Will use it for test fitting whilst Machine in the UK will be testing the components.
Once it's all tested and fitted - will put the order through for the assembled PCBs!
(http://i.imgur.com/xrm2OKC.jpg)
Post by: delivery on Sat, 17 September 2016, 05:59:41
Post by: duynguyenle on Sat, 17 September 2016, 06:19:35
Thanks guys!
Prototype bare PCB came in :) Will use it for test fitting whilst Machine in the UK will be testing the components.
Once it's all tested and fitted - will put the order through for the assembled PCBs!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xrm2OKC.jpg)
That's pretty! Do we get to choose what colour we get or will it be Russian Roulette?
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 17 September 2016, 11:05:48
Looking GOOD!!!!!
Thanks bro!!
Thanks guys!
Prototype bare PCB came in :) Will use it for test fitting whilst Machine in the UK will be testing the components.
Once it's all tested and fitted - will put the order through for the assembled PCBs!
(http://i.imgur.com/xrm2OKC.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/xrm2OKC.jpg)
That's pretty! Do we get to choose what colour we get or will it be Russian Roulette?
Haha no PCB roulette this round! :P These where just prototypes i ordered to check the fit, I got multiple colours just for fun :P
The one with the M4 will be the one I'm holding ^_^ I will probably chuck in a few with some orders though!
Post by: Zanduby on Mon, 19 September 2016, 09:40:56
Post by: Data on Mon, 19 September 2016, 10:03:01
Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Saint Rama gets it done.
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 19 September 2016, 12:23:14
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 19 September 2016, 18:22:32
Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Mate, no worries at all! I honestly just really want to see these out there on peoples desks <3 Nothing makes me happier than seeing people enjoy the work I put out and getting feedback from the community!
Update on the GroupBuy is that the money is still transferring to the manufacturer, always scares me transferring that much money to another bank account D:
Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Saint Rama gets it done.
Gotta keep you boys happy!
Rama what's this new stainless steel keycap on your store?;) It's a highly polished machined stainless steel cap with PVD coating! I haven't put up the GroupBuy on Geekhack yet, but I will shortly :D
It's using a new agnostic profile which stands at 10.8MM tall and is very doped and rounded so it should be pretty nice to press :P
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 19 September 2016, 18:33:34
Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Mate, no worries at all! I honestly just really want to see these out there on peoples desks <3 Nothing makes me happier than seeing people enjoy the work I put out and getting feedback from the community!
Update on the GroupBuy is that the money is still transferring to the manufacturer, always scares me transferring that much money to another bank account D:Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Saint Rama gets it done.
Gotta keep you boys happy!Rama what's this new stainless steel keycap on your store?;) It's a highly polished machined stainless steel cap with PVD coating! I haven't put up the GroupBuy on Geekhack yet, but I will shortly :D
It's using a new agnostic profile which stands at 10.8MM tall and is very doped and rounded so it should be pretty nice to press :P
Rama y u do this to me, I have no money to afford new shiny caps. Give us some notice next time plz :(
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 19 September 2016, 18:59:31
Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Mate, no worries at all! I honestly just really want to see these out there on peoples desks <3 Nothing makes me happier than seeing people enjoy the work I put out and getting feedback from the community!
Update on the GroupBuy is that the money is still transferring to the manufacturer, always scares me transferring that much money to another bank account D:Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Saint Rama gets it done.
Gotta keep you boys happy!Rama what's this new stainless steel keycap on your store?;) It's a highly polished machined stainless steel cap with PVD coating! I haven't put up the GroupBuy on Geekhack yet, but I will shortly :D
It's using a new agnostic profile which stands at 10.8MM tall and is very doped and rounded so it should be pretty nice to press :p
Rama y u do this to me, I have no money to afford new shiny caps. Give us some notice next time plz :(
I'm sorry bro :'( I'll try and hold onto a few extra! <3 I'm thinking I'm going to end the sale early and make it more exclusive :p
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 19 September 2016, 19:04:07
Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Mate, no worries at all! I honestly just really want to see these out there on peoples desks <3 Nothing makes me happier than seeing people enjoy the work I put out and getting feedback from the community!
Update on the GroupBuy is that the money is still transferring to the manufacturer, always scares me transferring that much money to another bank account D:Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Saint Rama gets it done.
Gotta keep you boys happy!Rama what's this new stainless steel keycap on your store?;) It's a highly polished machined stainless steel cap with PVD coating! I haven't put up the GroupBuy on Geekhack yet, but I will shortly :D
It's using a new agnostic profile which stands at 10.8MM tall and is very doped and rounded so it should be pretty nice to press :p
Rama y u do this to me, I have no money to afford new shiny caps. Give us some notice next time plz :(
I'm sorry bro :'( I'll try and hold onto a few extra! <3 I'm thinking I'm going to end the sale early and make it more exclusive :p
:-[ :( :'( :'( :eek: :'( :-\ :-X :(
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 19 September 2016, 19:24:51
Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Mate, no worries at all! I honestly just really want to see these out there on peoples desks <3 Nothing makes me happier than seeing people enjoy the work I put out and getting feedback from the community!
Update on the GroupBuy is that the money is still transferring to the manufacturer, always scares me transferring that much money to another bank account D:Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Saint Rama gets it done.
Gotta keep you boys happy!Rama what's this new stainless steel keycap on your store?;) It's a highly polished machined stainless steel cap with PVD coating! I haven't put up the GroupBuy on Geekhack yet, but I will shortly :D
It's using a new agnostic profile which stands at 10.8MM tall and is very doped and rounded so it should be pretty nice to press :p
Rama y u do this to me, I have no money to afford new shiny caps. Give us some notice next time plz :(
I'm sorry bro :'( I'll try and hold onto a few extra! <3 I'm thinking I'm going to end the sale early and make it more exclusive :p
:-[ :( :'( :'( :o :'( :-\ :-X :(
Awww bro :( Don't worry! I want to do a cheaper cap after this, this one is crazy expensive I realise D: Stainless Steel + Mirror polishing is a costly process, I'm actually using a watch manufacturer to get the tolerances and finishes I require :P
Trying to explore the use off different materials, I really think it's going to give a unique feeling with these. The weight, the liquidy finish, the very rounded dome that your finger will sit into. But yee, cheaper caps next!!
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 19 September 2016, 19:51:23
Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Mate, no worries at all! I honestly just really want to see these out there on peoples desks <3 Nothing makes me happier than seeing people enjoy the work I put out and getting feedback from the community!
Update on the GroupBuy is that the money is still transferring to the manufacturer, always scares me transferring that much money to another bank account D:Dude, mate, buddy, guy... thanks for finishing off the group and getting the order in. Like really, THANK YOU. You do great work Rama.
Saint Rama gets it done.
Gotta keep you boys happy!Rama what's this new stainless steel keycap on your store?;) It's a highly polished machined stainless steel cap with PVD coating! I haven't put up the GroupBuy on Geekhack yet, but I will shortly :D
It's using a new agnostic profile which stands at 10.8MM tall and is very doped and rounded so it should be pretty nice to press :p
Rama y u do this to me, I have no money to afford new shiny caps. Give us some notice next time plz :(
I'm sorry bro :'( I'll try and hold onto a few extra! <3 I'm thinking I'm going to end the sale early and make it more exclusive :p
:-[ :( :'( :'( :o :'( :-\ :-X :(
Awww bro :( Don't worry! I want to do a cheaper cap after this, this one is crazy expensive I realise D: Stainless Steel + Mirror polishing is a costly process, I'm actually using a watch manufacturer to get the tolerances and finishes I require :P
Trying to explore the use off different materials, I really think it's going to give a unique feeling with these. The weight, the liquidy finish, the very rounded dome that your finger will sit into. But yee, cheaper caps next!!
I would like one but this is not a great time for me :(
But yes I'm all for exploring different materials, brass and bronze are pretty decent choices, relatively machinable and weighty. Copper is nice too but rather soft. Ti 6-4 is a pretty common alloy in my line of work, would like to see one eventually in a keycap ;D
If you really really want to make it unusual, make it out of a nickel superalloy like Inco 718 or Waspaloy, but they are a ***** to machine :p, and I'd imagine the selection criteria for these alloys (mechanical strength and low creep at 1500K+) is probably not too relevant in a keycap context :rolleyes:
Post by: jal on Mon, 19 September 2016, 20:22:12
But yes I'm all for exploring different materials, brass and bronze are pretty decent choices, relatively machinable and weighty. Copper is nice too but rather soft. Ti 6-4 is a pretty common alloy in my line of work, would like to see one eventually in a keycap ;D
If you really really want to make it unusual, make it out of a nickel superalloy like Inco 718 or Waspaloy, but they are a ***** to machine :p, and I'd imagine the selection criteria for these alloys (mechanical strength and low creep at 1500K+) is probably not too relevant in a keycap context :rolleyes:
I've been playing with milling 6AI4V. (Not caps, this is a different silly hobby.) It is actually easier to work with than I thought it would be - the horror stories, I guess, primed me well. I want to try a Ti keycap soon.
I really don't like copper so far - I've only tried turning it, and only twice, but it seemed to find a way to bind up if given any opportunity. The lathe I was using was not the newest, best cared-for tool on the planet, but getting copper to behave was a bit beyond me on that attempt. (I'm still very new to machining, and this is very much not my day job.)
Are there any keycap templates out there that folks know of? I found a couple at Thingiverse and somewhere else I forget, but one just seemed very wrong, and I forget what was wrong with the other, but it didn't seem like it was going to work. Or actual, canonical specs for the the various rows in different profiles?
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 19 September 2016, 20:36:57
I would like one but this is not a great time for me :(
But yes I'm all for exploring different materials, brass and bronze are pretty decent choices, relatively machinable and weighty. Copper is nice too but rather soft. Ti 6-4 is a pretty common alloy in my line of work, would like to see one eventually in a keycap ;D
If you really really want to make it unusual, make it out of a nickel superalloy like Inco 718 or Waspaloy, but they are a ***** to machine :p , and I'd imagine the selection criteria for these alloys (mechanical strength and low creep at 1500K+) is probably not too relevant in a keycap context ::)
Understandable mate, no worries at all!
Oh damn bro! You know your materials :P What do you do for a living? O_o
I've actually been meaning to do something with Titanium for a while, would definitely be cool.
Hahahah superalloy :P Mate, if I can get it machined it must happen - I want a whole top row of every main element and nice alloys there is :P Would be cool seeing polished with it's natural color for sure!
Post by: duynguyenle on Tue, 20 September 2016, 13:14:30
But yes I'm all for exploring different materials, brass and bronze are pretty decent choices, relatively machinable and weighty. Copper is nice too but rather soft. Ti 6-4 is a pretty common alloy in my line of work, would like to see one eventually in a keycap ;D
If you really really want to make it unusual, make it out of a nickel superalloy like Inco 718 or Waspaloy, but they are a ***** to machine :p, and I'd imagine the selection criteria for these alloys (mechanical strength and low creep at 1500K+) is probably not too relevant in a keycap context :rolleyes:
I've been playing with milling 6AI4V. (Not caps, this is a different silly hobby.) It is actually easier to work with than I thought it would be - the horror stories, I guess, primed me well. I want to try a Ti keycap soon.
I really don't like copper so far - I've only tried turning it, and only twice, but it seemed to find a way to bind up if given any opportunity. The lathe I was using was not the newest, best cared-for tool on the planet, but getting copper to behave was a bit beyond me on that attempt. (I'm still very new to machining, and this is very much not my day job.)
Are there any keycap templates out there that folks know of? I found a couple at Thingiverse and somewhere else I forget, but one just seemed very wrong, and I forget what was wrong with the other, but it didn't seem like it was going to work. Or actual, canonical specs for the the various rows in different profiles?
I reckon the reason why you are havving issues with copper is probably due to its heat soak characteristics. You are probably experiencing some thermal distortion of the workpiece. Copper conducts heat very well but it's got a relatively low specific heat capacity, meaning that while it's excellent at conducting heat away from the heatsource (machining face), it also doesn't take much energy to raise the temperature of the whole piece. Tool steel and even high speed steel tools and bits have reduced performance at higher temperatures. Add that to the thermal distortion and expansion mismatch between the tool and the workpiece, and that means you will get rather inconsistent results without active cooling. I'd imagine giving it a rest between passes or running a coolant through the piece would help with machining (the latter suggestion is obviously more relevant if you're using a CNC mill ;D)
I would like one but this is not a great time for me :(
But yes I'm all for exploring different materials, brass and bronze are pretty decent choices, relatively machinable and weighty. Copper is nice too but rather soft. Ti 6-4 is a pretty common alloy in my line of work, would like to see one eventually in a keycap ;D
If you really really want to make it unusual, make it out of a nickel superalloy like Inco 718 or Waspaloy, but they are a ***** to machine :p , and I'd imagine the selection criteria for these alloys (mechanical strength and low creep at 1500K+) is probably not too relevant in a keycap context ::)
Understandable mate, no worries at all!
Oh damn bro! You know your materials :P What do you do for a living? O_o
I've actually been meaning to do something with Titanium for a while, would definitely be cool.
Hahahah superalloy :P Mate, if I can get it machined it must happen - I want a whole top row of every main element and nice alloys there is :P Would be cool seeing polished with it's natural color for sure!
I work for a big English gas turbine manufacturer, we make jet engines :))
I'm not a materials specialist, but I know the broad strokes of what alloys we use in which section of the engine. I was just kidding about using nickel alloys for keycaps btw, probably not suitable at all for this purpose, but I think brass or Ti alloys would do nicely!
Shame I can't afford to get in on your steel cap GB at the moment, big life-related invoices I have to pay soon-ish, I probably will have to sit this one out and count my pennies for Wave R3 in Cherry profile ;D
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 20 September 2016, 21:24:43
I work for a big English gas turbine manufacturer, we make jet engines :))
I'm not a materials specialist, but I know the broad strokes of what alloys we use in which section of the engine. I was just kidding about using nickel alloys for keycaps btw, probably not suitable at all for this purpose, but I think brass or Ti alloys would do nicely!
Shame I can't afford to get in on your steel cap GB at the moment, big life-related invoices I have to pay soon-ish, I probably will have to sit this one out and count my pennies for Wave R3 in Cherry profile ;D
Oh wow dude, that's awesome!! O_o
Yeah I'm with you on Brass and Ti, I think Tungsten would be cool too from its phenomenal density, it would probably straight actuate most switches on insertion haha.
Gotta pay the important stuff first man! All good :)
Going to borrow a cherry profile escape key off a mate and get to work on it ASAP :P
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 22 September 2016, 01:18:19
Just give you guys an update, the prototype from my old supplier have come in! Note that I'm moving to a new manufacturer to produce the M4-A!
Here are a photos of the first prototype :) New prototype is coming in next week.
(http://i.imgur.com/bG8sLlH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XsDCwp2.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xFzit5K.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/qUiUCbT.jpg)
FEELS AMAZING TO HOLD. Can't wait to get these out once they all come in! :D Also looking forward to receiving the new prototypes from the new manufacturer :)
Post by: duynguyenle on Thu, 22 September 2016, 02:02:42
Post by: jal on Thu, 22 September 2016, 02:26:22
I really don't like copper so far - I've only tried turning it, and only twice, but it seemed to find a way to bind up if given any opportunity. The lathe I was using was not the newest,
I reckon the reason why you are havving issues with copper is probably due to its heat soak characteristics. You are probably experiencing some thermal distortion of the workpiece. Copper conducts heat very well but it's got a relatively low specific heat capacity, meaning that while it's excellent at conducting heat away from the heatsource (machining face), it also doesn't take much energy to raise the temperature of the whole piece. Tool steel and even high speed steel tools and bits have reduced performance at higher temperatures. Add that to the thermal distortion and expansion mismatch between the tool and the workpiece, and that means you will get rather inconsistent results without active cooling. I'd imagine giving it a rest between passes or running a coolant through the piece would help with machining (the latter suggestion is obviously more relevant if you're using a CNC mill ;D)
Sorry to be slow replying, I missed this at first.
I was using cooling. I suspect I my speed on the lathe was too slow on the second attempt (I think I corrected in the wrong direction), and then I ran out of stock, which ended the experiment.
In general, though, I'm pretty sure the problem was inexperienced operator on janky old machine.
Working on fixing the first. Fixing the second is going to have to wait until I'm not living in a second-floor residential walk-up. (Actually, I'm considering going for a mini-mill that wouldn't collapse the floor, but I want to actually run it before dropping that much money on a tool unrelated to my day job, so am working on that.)
Thanks for the tips!
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 22 September 2016, 02:27:14
Will the big padded case be included? :p
Hah! I would love to if i could ship that affordable :p
The M4-A alone is pretty hefty! So cold to the touch too, I love it :D
Post by: jal on Thu, 22 September 2016, 02:29:17
Here are a photos of the first prototype :) New prototype is coming in next week.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/qUiUCbT.jpg)
I assume that came handcuffed to a quiet, serious man in sunglasses?
Post by: duynguyenle on Thu, 22 September 2016, 02:32:05
I really don't like copper so far - I've only tried turning it, and only twice, but it seemed to find a way to bind up if given any opportunity. The lathe I was using was not the newest,
I reckon the reason why you are havving issues with copper is probably due to its heat soak characteristics. You are probably experiencing some thermal distortion of the workpiece. Copper conducts heat very well but it's got a relatively low specific heat capacity, meaning that while it's excellent at conducting heat away from the heatsource (machining face), it also doesn't take much energy to raise the temperature of the whole piece. Tool steel and even high speed steel tools and bits have reduced performance at higher temperatures. Add that to the thermal distortion and expansion mismatch between the tool and the workpiece, and that means you will get rather inconsistent results without active cooling. I'd imagine giving it a rest between passes or running a coolant through the piece would help with machining (the latter suggestion is obviously more relevant if you're using a CNC mill ;D)
Sorry to be slow replying, I missed this at first.
I was using cooling. I suspect I my speed on the lathe was too slow on the second attempt (I think I corrected in the wrong direction), and then I ran out of stock, which ended the experiment.
In general, though, I'm pretty sure the problem was inexperienced operator on janky old machine.
Working on fixing the first. Fixing the second is going to have to wait until I'm not living in a second-floor residential walk-up. (Actually, I'm considering going for a mini-mill that wouldn't collapse the floor, but I want to actually run it before dropping that much money on a tool unrelated to my day job, so am working on that.)
Thanks for the tips!
I've only got very limited machining experience too, haven't done anything since uni, wish I have the space/money/spare time for a proper CNC :D
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 22 September 2016, 02:45:04
Here are a photos of the first prototype :) New prototype is coming in next week.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/qUiUCbT.jpg)
I assume that came handcuffed to a quiet, serious man in sunglasses?
HAHAHA yeah he dropped by in a convoy of G-Class Mercedes, dressed in a black suit and tie too :)) :)) :cool:
"wish I have the space/money/spare time for a proper CNC" oh my don't we all :OI really don't like copper so far - I've only tried turning it, and only twice, but it seemed to find a way to bind up if given any opportunity. The lathe I was using was not the newest,
I reckon the reason why you are havving issues with copper is probably due to its heat soak characteristics. You are probably experiencing some thermal distortion of the workpiece. Copper conducts heat very well but it's got a relatively low specific heat capacity, meaning that while it's excellent at conducting heat away from the heatsource (machining face), it also doesn't take much energy to raise the temperature of the whole piece. Tool steel and even high speed steel tools and bits have reduced performance at higher temperatures. Add that to the thermal distortion and expansion mismatch between the tool and the workpiece, and that means you will get rather inconsistent results without active cooling. I'd imagine giving it a rest between passes or running a coolant through the piece would help with machining (the latter suggestion is obviously more relevant if you're using a CNC mill ;D)
Sorry to be slow replying, I missed this at first.
I was using cooling. I suspect I my speed on the lathe was too slow on the second attempt (I think I corrected in the wrong direction), and then I ran out of stock, which ended the experiment.
In general, though, I'm pretty sure the problem was inexperienced operator on janky old machine.
Working on fixing the first. Fixing the second is going to have to wait until I'm not living in a second-floor residential walk-up. (Actually, I'm considering going for a mini-mill that wouldn't collapse the floor, but I want to actually run it before dropping that much money on a tool unrelated to my day job, so am working on that.)
Thanks for the tips!
I've only got very limited machining experience too, haven't done anything since uni, wish I have the space/money/spare time for a proper CNC :D
Post by: OatmealFor3v3r on Thu, 22 September 2016, 09:39:06
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Post by: nathanrosspowell on Thu, 22 September 2016, 16:43:21
Will the big padded case be included? :p
Hah! I would love to if i could ship that affordable :p
The M4-A alone is pretty hefty! So cold to the touch too, I love it :D
Cold to the touch?
(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/006/077/so_good.jpg)
Awesome to see it in the flesh, even if it isn't the final proto!
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 22 September 2016, 18:16:38
Hi. Possible to give some dates on the next milestones? Would like a general idea on when to monitor the progress. Thank you.
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Hey Oatmeal, of course mate. Going to keep everyone updated when things happen too :)
So next milestone is receiving the sample from the new manufacturer which is looking like it will come in next week. And once I check off and approve the sample, production will begin.
Production will take around 2 weeks :)
Will the big padded case be included? :p
Hah! I would love to if i could ship that affordable :p
The M4-A alone is pretty hefty! So cold to the touch too, I love it :D
Cold to the touch?
(http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/006/077/so_good.jpg) (http://i0.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/006/077/so_good.jpg)
Awesome to see it in the flesh, even if it isn't the final proto!
Man, not to boast/brag or anything, but I gotta say that it feels amazing to hold, cannot wait for people to receive there's!
Upon inspecting the sample from the first manufacturer (current prototype) I keep seeing more and more shortcuts/irregularities.
I'm really fussy when it comes to details and I want everything I do to reflect my requirements and design philosophies and I want people to receive something I'd be happy with.
I'm confident the new manufacturer will be able to meet my tolerances and expectations - we shall see next week :)
BONUS:
Here is the Instagram story from the other day (so apologies for the poor quality and vertical video):
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 22 September 2016, 18:45:17
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 22 September 2016, 19:08:38
Dat M4-A be fooken tight ja
haha cheers bird <3 Come over to Melb and I'll show ya in person ;)
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 23 September 2016, 09:35:24
The second prototype/sample is almost completed, they have finished the top aluminium half (got space grey this time), they still have to make the base. They have already made a few bases, but I wasn't happy with the color - so I'm changing it to just standard white nylon as it's made from a better supplier and is typically much better quality.
(http://i.imgur.com/Kr14Iop.jpg)
And news from Machine Industries is that the PCB is all working, just have to fix up a pin error for the LEDs then I'll get those put into production!
All coming together now :)
Post by: delivery on Fri, 23 September 2016, 10:09:21
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Post by: xondat on Fri, 23 September 2016, 10:10:18
Okay guys, another update!Looks so good, wish I could afford one :(
The second prototype/sample is almost completed, they have finished the top aluminium half (got space grey this time), they still have to make the base. They have already made a few bases, but I wasn't happy with the color - so I'm changing it to just standard white nylon as it's made from a better supplier and is typically much better quality.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Kr14Iop.jpg)
And news from Machine Industries is that the PCB is all working, just have to fix up a pin error for the LEDs then I'll get those put into production!
All coming together now :)
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 23 September 2016, 11:10:31
Okay guys, another update!
The second prototype/sample is almost completed, they have finished the top aluminium half (got space grey this time), they still have to make the base. They have already made a few bases, but I wasn't happy with the color - so I'm changing it to just standard white nylon as it's made from a better supplier and is typically much better quality.
And news from Machine Industries is that the PCB is all working, just have to fix up a pin error for the LEDs then I'll get those put into production!
All coming together now :)
Now I'm really glad I got a few extra Wave cap in your last GB, they will go perfectly with this. I'm just gonna pretend that it was all planned all along :p
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 23 September 2016, 22:08:38
Weewwwwww, nice!!
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Cheers mate!
Okay guys, another update!Looks so good, wish I could afford one :(
The second prototype/sample is almost completed, they have finished the top aluminium half (got space grey this time), they still have to make the base. They have already made a few bases, but I wasn't happy with the color - so I'm changing it to just standard white nylon as it's made from a better supplier and is typically much better quality.
(http://i.imgur.com/Kr14Iop.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/Kr14Iop.jpg)
And news from Machine Industries is that the PCB is all working, just have to fix up a pin error for the LEDs then I'll get those put into production!
All coming together now :)
Thanks Xondat! :D All good mate, next round perhaps :P
Okay guys, another update!
The second prototype/sample is almost completed, they have finished the top aluminium half (got space grey this time), they still have to make the base. They have already made a few bases, but I wasn't happy with the color - so I'm changing it to just standard white nylon as it's made from a better supplier and is typically much better quality.
And news from Machine Industries is that the PCB is all working, just have to fix up a pin error for the LEDs then I'll get those put into production!
All coming together now :)
Now I'm really glad I got a few extra Wave cap in your last GB, they will go perfectly with this. I'm just gonna pretend that it was all planned all along :p
Oh man, yes please. That's gonna look dope! :D
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 24 September 2016, 10:04:05
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 25 September 2016, 22:40:46
UPDATE:PCB's are now in production - I expect these to come in next week :D
Stainless Steel screws have been ordered - they're going to be slotted screws. I wanted to use something A E S T H E T I C like TORX security screws or pentalobe screws, but I figured that these will need to be assembled/disassembled for soldering switches etc. But you can always replace them with some nice hex/TORX screws yourself if you want to change them up a bit :)
The latest revision of the prototype also has a through hole in the base for pressing the reset button for programming.
hoping the latest prototype comes in this week :)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Sun, 25 September 2016, 23:47:19
UPDATE:PCB's are now in production - I expect these to come in next week :D
Stainless Steel screws have been ordered - they're going to be slotted screws. I wanted to use something A E S T H E T I C like TORX security screws or pentalobe screws, but I figured that these will need to be assembled/disassembled for soldering switches etc. But you can always replace them with some nice hex/TORX screws yourself if you want to change them up a bit :)
The latest revision of the prototype also has a through hole in the base for pressing the reset button for programming.
hoping the latest prototype comes in this week :)
Robertson screws all the way, because Canada!
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 26 September 2016, 00:05:24
UPDATE:PCB's are now in production - I expect these to come in next week :D
Stainless Steel screws have been ordered - they're going to be slotted screws. I wanted to use something A E S T H E T I C like TORX security screws or pentalobe screws, but I figured that these will need to be assembled/disassembled for soldering switches etc. But you can always replace them with some nice hex/TORX screws yourself if you want to change them up a bit :)
The latest revision of the prototype also has a through hole in the base for pressing the reset button for programming.
hoping the latest prototype comes in this week :)
Robertson screws all the way, because Canada!
hahahaha, yours must now be blessed with Roberston screws to represent the Canadian M4!
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 28 September 2016, 06:29:33
Sample from the new manufacturer is being shipped, this includes 5 parts for me to check out :D Including some different colors for the base.
Unfortunately, this upcoming Friday is a public holiday in Australia :( So, it should be here the following Monday.
Once I'm happy with the sample, production will begin for the remainder of the units!
Bare PCB's have also been completed and are set to be assembled once components arrive, this will be after next week (as it is National Holiday in Asia). Expecting those to arrive the week after next.
Cheers :)
Post by: jchan94 on Wed, 28 September 2016, 06:52:04
UPDATE!
Sample from the new manufacturer is being shipped, this includes 5 parts for me to check out :D Including some different colors for the base.
Unfortunately, this upcoming Friday is a public holiday in Australia :( So, it should be here the following Monday.
Once I'm happy with the sample, production will begin for the remainder of the units!
Bare PCB's have also been completed and are set to be assembled once components arrive, this will be after next week (as it is National Holiday in Asia). Expecting those to arrive the week after next.
Cheers :)
HYPED. So excited to get this. Just realized all the components are included which makes me even more hyped.
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 02 October 2016, 21:36:08
Thanks Jchan! Thought that might excite people :DUPDATE!
Sample from the new manufacturer is being shipped, this includes 5 parts for me to check out :D Including some different colors for the base.
Unfortunately, this upcoming Friday is a public holiday in Australia :( So, it should be here the following Monday.
Once I'm happy with the sample, production will begin for the remainder of the units!
Bare PCB's have also been completed and are set to be assembled once components arrive, this will be after next week (as it is National Holiday in Asia). Expecting those to arrive the week after next.
Cheers :)
HYPED. So excited to get this. Just realized all the components are included which makes me even more hyped.
Sample from the new manufacturer came in, for the space grey. Much more impressed with how it came out from this new manufacturer. Feels a LOT better.
Potato pics (i'll take better photos later)
(http://i.imgur.com/rirWSMk.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GsT31hi.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/bcbDNVd.jpg) (temp screws)
(http://i.imgur.com/RO5cjcN.jpg) (new USB hole)
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 02 October 2016, 21:45:03
Post by: delivery on Sun, 02 October 2016, 22:58:07
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 02 October 2016, 23:30:31
Cool Man,,, How soon can we expect to get the real thing?
Realistically, 3-4 weeks :) Will keep you updated throughout!
This sale has taken a little longer than usual as I have made some major design changes and moved suppliers.
These being:
- Changes to the enclosure (deepened the switch tray, changed the USB hole), minor aesthetic changes.
- PCB changed from through-hole components to SMD components. Now coming fully assembled (sans switches)
- Changed manufacturers.
- Waiting on manufacturing samples from both old supplier and new supplier.
The wait will be worth it! Apologies all for the delay.
Post by: delivery on Mon, 03 October 2016, 00:06:53
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Post by: KingRama on Mon, 03 October 2016, 06:31:52
Post by: Fictiouz on Mon, 03 October 2016, 06:38:05
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 03 October 2016, 06:49:18
Kicking myself in the ass for not ordering one of these... :-[
Aww :( All good man, hopefully it'll reemerge in the future :)
Post by: Fictiouz on Mon, 03 October 2016, 07:03:17
Kicking myself in the ass for not ordering one of these... :-[
Aww :( All good man, hopefully it'll reemerge in the future :)
Hopefully! Looks great can't wait to see all the different caps people throw on them!
Post by: ambalek on Mon, 03 October 2016, 07:24:08
VIDEO. EXCUSE THE VOICE.
This is cool -- the attention to detail is very impressive. It makes me wish more larger-sized cases and PCBs had this level of scrutiny (not that there aren't good products out there, it's just I've struggled to find an amazing 60% case).
Post by: Data on Mon, 03 October 2016, 07:35:31
Love it.
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 03 October 2016, 08:06:44
Hopefully! Looks great can't wait to see all the different caps people throw on them!Likewise! I'm really excited to see how people dress this one up :D
VIDEO. EXCUSE THE VOICE.
This is cool -- the attention to detail is very impressive. It makes me wish more larger-sized cases and PCBs had this level of scrutiny (not that there aren't good products out there, it's just I've struggled to find an amazing 60% case).
Woah, thanks heaps mate! I really believe that every detail is super important, all the way down to the packaging (got some extras I've yet to reveal for that ;) ), cannot wait for people to get this in their hands to experience it for themselves :) I will be doing some larger boards in the near future :)
Wow, keep the pics and videos coming!
Love it.
Thanks heaps Data, there's definitely a lot more to come! :)
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 03 October 2016, 09:36:10
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 03 October 2016, 17:12:36
Enough teasing, when can we get these in our hands? :p
Aiming for end of this month! Honestly super stoked to get these out to your hands mate. Going to really enjoy seeing what people do with it :D
Post by: thaddeus on Mon, 03 October 2016, 19:22:03
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 03 October 2016, 20:45:14
Thanks for sharing the video with us -- getting me EVEN MORE HYPED for the shipment notification :thumb: Nice work!
No worries! I'll take another when the PCB comes in and it's a full product :) Hopefully I won't have a raspy af voice that time around :P
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Wed, 05 October 2016, 00:40:46
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 05 October 2016, 04:40:52
Wow the refinements you made really shine through in the video. :thumb: Can't wait for it to show up on my doorstep!!
Cheers Mike! Really can't wait for people to get them in the mail :D Super stoked
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 14 October 2016, 08:17:20
All of this was necessary to make sure that you guys will end up a much more polished and refined product!
Good news is that they are all going along well in production! Here is a crappy photo from the manufacturer :P Ready to go off to further processing!
(http://i.imgur.com/Ry2Q1St.jpg)
Post by: Data on Fri, 14 October 2016, 11:35:51
Post by: AceRuckus on Fri, 14 October 2016, 22:16:09
Post by: duynguyenle on Sat, 15 October 2016, 03:39:10
Really sorry for the long wait with this project, it would have been shipped a lot earlier, but with the change of PCB, the new manufacturer and design changes really set everything back.
All of this was necessary to make sure that you guys will end up a much more polished and refined product!
Good news is that they are all going along well in production! Here is a crappy photo from the manufacturer :P Ready to go off to further processing!
**breathing intensifies**
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 15 October 2016, 09:13:42
Stacks of fluffy metal pillows. :p
Heh, stacks of not so comfy metal pillows :P
Can't wait, Rama!
Same here mate!!
Really sorry for the long wait with this project, it would have been shipped a lot earlier, but with the change of PCB, the new manufacturer and design changes really set everything back.
All of this was necessary to make sure that you guys will end up a much more polished and refined product!
Good news is that they are all going along well in production! Here is a crappy photo from the manufacturer :p Ready to go off to further processing!
**breathing intensifies**
**machining intensifies**
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 17 October 2016, 03:46:28
Note this image is of the SAMPLE from the manufacturer, not the batch-produced version! Onto production now :)
Not sure why these took so long to make, I think they had to source some of the components.
(http://i.imgur.com/1X7KB8H.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XE9sNk3.jpg)
Post by: swimmingbird on Mon, 17 October 2016, 05:05:42
Post by: Data on Mon, 17 October 2016, 07:15:56
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Mon, 17 October 2016, 09:41:32
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 17 October 2016, 18:14:21
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeyeeeeeeeeeeeeee
(http://i.imgur.com/7tYwbta.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/7tYwbta.gif)Basically me right now :P
Perty
Cheers Mike!
Post by: jal on Mon, 17 October 2016, 20:11:16
PCBPCBPCBPCB.
It makes me happy that even your PCBs look sharp.
Not sure why these took so long to make, I think they had to source some of the components.
I told you that virgin's toe clippings have been scarce lately. Using the regular kind is totally fine, but you held out for the premium kind. I'm just surprised they had enough Heckler's Ennui on hand.
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 17 October 2016, 22:58:10
PCBPCBPCBPCB.
It makes me happy that even your PCBs look sharp.Not sure why these took so long to make, I think they had to source some of the components.
I told you that virgin's toe clippings have been scarce lately. Using the regular kind is totally fine, but you held out for the premium kind. I'm just surprised they had enough Heckler's Ennui on hand.
No detail should be left untouched Jal!
Hahaha HOW DID YOU FIND OUT THE POWERSOURCE!?
On a serious note, super happy that everything is coming along well now. Once again, sincerest apologies for the delays - I know how much it can suck having to wait for something, especially when it's over a month. But the new changes I've made really have made the product a lot better. It put me in the negative for this sale, but, I can't let down my supportive first rounders <3 Thank you all.
Post by: atlas3686 on Tue, 18 October 2016, 03:18:34
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 20 October 2016, 23:15:28
Love the design, we need one of these with an arrow key cluster and maybe an extra 1 or 2 buttons most.
I actually want to do a little gamepad thing, maybe with an analog stick too :D
ALSO: PCBS ARE IN!
(http://i.imgur.com/clSLbDX.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/FGnVzTL.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/QfboFX1.jpg)
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Thu, 20 October 2016, 23:21:10
Love the design, we need one of these with an arrow key cluster and maybe an extra 1 or 2 buttons most.I actually want to do a little gamepad thing, maybe with an analog stick too :D
Do you wanna just write a list of keyboard stuff you DONT want to do? My wallet just had an episode... ;D
PCBs look yummy!
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 20 October 2016, 23:40:14
Do you wanna just write a list of keyboard stuff you DONT want to do? My wallet just had an episode... ;D
PCBs look yummy!
Hah! Yeah man I want to do everything, wish it was my full time job :( And I had unlimited time and money to work on these things :P
Thanks, Machine Industries did an amazing job! :D
Post by: atlas3686 on Fri, 21 October 2016, 01:41:55
Love the design, we need one of these with an arrow key cluster and maybe an extra 1 or 2 buttons most.
I actually want to do a little gamepad thing, maybe with an analog stick too :D
ALSO: PCBS ARE IN!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/clSLbDX.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FGnVzTL.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QfboFX1.jpg)
Awesome, us gamers with 60% boards thank you, for almost everything I love my 60% but for those few games that need arrows and wasd it's such a pain to have function layer arrows. I have tried using my Realforce 23U but it's just not the same as a proper arrow cluster. The M4-A case design is almost perfect for something like this too.
Been loving your designs generally, keep up the awesome work! We wish you had unlimited time and money to work on these things too ;)
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 21 October 2016, 06:39:55
Love the design, we need one of these with an arrow key cluster and maybe an extra 1 or 2 buttons most.
I actually want to do a little gamepad thing, maybe with an analog stick too :D
ALSO: PCBS ARE IN!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/clSLbDX.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FGnVzTL.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QfboFX1.jpg)
Awesome, us gamers with 60% boards thank you, for almost everything I love my 60% but for those few games that need arrows and wasd it's such a pain to have function layer arrows. I have tried using my Realforce 23U but it's just not the same as a proper arrow cluster. The M4-A case design is almost perfect for something like this too.
Been loving your designs generally, keep up the awesome work! We wish you had unlimited time and money to work on these things too ;)
Cool cool! I'll definitely get onto it! :D What are your thoughts on having an analog stick on there too?
Thanks heaps for the kind words too dude, appreciate it!
ALSO UPDATE!
SO... big scare. Ripped out one of the M4's from the packet to try out, plugged it in and..... NOTHING! *cue lots of stressing*
Whipped out the multimeter, checked everything. Seemed good, continuity, power flowing through, the lot. So then time to check the atmega to see if was programmed, super quickly built a rig before I left home from work:
(http://i.imgur.com/hLb2ndq.jpg)
Chucked on the PCB:
(http://i.imgur.com/pZty4Iq.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/qQwXJ52.jpg)
Then contacted Machine Industries to ask wtf to do. Opened up Avrdude, and boom, NO FIRMWARE LOADED. NOOOOO.
The manufacturer was supposed to load the firmware onto each PCB. They did not :(
Wasn't as bad as a problem as a I thought it was, thank god! But yeah, going to streamline this jig then flash the firmware on all of them :)
Just want to keep you guys updated! Going to show off the configurator soon too ;)
Bonus pic, reset/programming button lines up PERFECTLY!
(http://i.imgur.com/VWEqwlg.jpg)
Post by: rpeterclark on Fri, 21 October 2016, 06:49:05
Thanks for the update!
Post by: fendent on Fri, 21 October 2016, 07:26:24
Post by: Zanduby on Fri, 21 October 2016, 08:52:20
Post by: thaddeus on Fri, 21 October 2016, 19:03:30
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 21 October 2016, 19:26:22
Post by: Data on Fri, 21 October 2016, 20:31:47
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 22 October 2016, 04:27:42
RAMA is so good, even his PCB test rigs are beautiful.
Thanks for the update!
I literally made it super rushed right after I finished work, I was so worried hahaha. I need to make a better one for the production :)
Thanks thought mate!
Yeeeeeeeeeeeyeee
Sorry to hear that the mfg didn't pre-load the software. Hope it doesn't take you too long to fix. Exciting to see the progress on these.Yeah kind of annoying, paid for the programming too >___< Oh well, at least the firmware flashes onto the board pretty quickly. Should be a relatively painless process :E
Nice catch, as always Rama -- we are in goood hands.
Was almost a $1800 mistake, was stressing pretty hard man, especially when the multimeter was acting up and making it look like it was completely short circuiting LOL.
Thanks though bro, really happy to see it all coming together now :)
Hey Rama what is the expected timeline for these? Are they going to arrive at roughly the same time as the Stainless Steel caps? If yes you could combine them and save on some postage fees ;D
Enclosures should be complete in the next coming weeks. I just put in the order for the SS caps today, so they will come later than these. Don't worry though man, the shipping has been paid for irrespective so I have no issue sending them separately :) Anyways, don't want to keep you waiting any longer!!
How could they just forget to flash the firmware? :-X
Dude, I don't even know.. :'( They even asked me which files it was to program. Caused me such a headache though! I should be charging them for the hours it took me to resolve it :P Ah well, all sorted now. The PCBs do look good :)
Post by: OatmealFor3v3r on Sat, 22 October 2016, 12:31:55
Post by: xondat on Sat, 22 October 2016, 13:06:52
Since we have to supply our own Cherry switches, are there different types? I mean in the # of pins to the board. 4 ? 2? I just want to be certain on what I should order. Thank you.You would be best going with PCB mounted switches as there isn't a plate to hold/stabilize the keys.
(http://assistly-production.s3.amazonaws.com/167439/portal_attachments/441044/plate_pcb_original.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJNSFWOZ6ZS23BMKQ&Expires=1477231941&Signature=Ih7lsn3uthL9XkCJzJhZN%2FiFvtw%3D&response-content-disposition=filename%3D%22plate_pcb.jpg%22&response-content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Post by: atlas3686 on Mon, 24 October 2016, 01:37:22
Awesome, us gamers with 60% boards thank you, for almost everything I love my 60% but for those few games that need arrows and wasd it's such a pain to have function layer arrows. I have tried using my Realforce 23U but it's just not the same as a proper arrow cluster. The M4-A case design is almost perfect for something like this too.
Been loving your designs generally, keep up the awesome work! We wish you had unlimited time and money to work on these things too ;)
Cool cool! I'll definitely get onto it! :D What are your thoughts on having an analog stick on there too?
Thanks heaps for the kind words too dude, appreciate it!
When I first read it I thought, analog stick awesome that will be cool, but after thinking about it a bit more there might not ever be much need to use something like that in this context, I'm guessing most of us who want it have a controller of some kind. It might be nicer to keep this quite minimal with just an extra button or two, keeping with your designs unless you gonna go wireless then an analog with two extra buttons and the arrow cluster could be interesting :) but that's just my opinion :thumb:
Post by: delivery on Mon, 24 October 2016, 01:57:09
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Post by: KingRama on Mon, 24 October 2016, 04:49:36
Since we have to supply our own Cherry switches, are there different types? I mean in the # of pins to the board. 4 ? 2? I just want to be certain on what I should order. Thank you.You would be best going with PCB mounted switches as there isn't a plate to hold/stabilize the keys.Show Image(http://assistly-production.s3.amazonaws.com/167439/portal_attachments/441044/plate_pcb_original.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJNSFWOZ6ZS23BMKQ&Expires=1477231941&Signature=Ih7lsn3uthL9XkCJzJhZN%2FiFvtw%3D&response-content-disposition=filename%3D%22plate_pcb.jpg%22&response-content-type=image%2Fjpeg)
Yup correct! Thanks Xondat :)
Awesome, us gamers with 60% boards thank you, for almost everything I love my 60% but for those few games that need arrows and wasd it's such a pain to have function layer arrows. I have tried using my Realforce 23U but it's just not the same as a proper arrow cluster. The M4-A case design is almost perfect for something like this too.
Been loving your designs generally, keep up the awesome work! We wish you had unlimited time and money to work on these things too ;)
Cool cool! I'll definitely get onto it! :D What are your thoughts on having an analog stick on there too?
Thanks heaps for the kind words too dude, appreciate it!
When I first read it I thought, analog stick awesome that will be cool, but after thinking about it a bit more there might not ever be much need to use something like that in this context, I'm guessing most of us who want it have a controller of some kind. It might be nicer to keep this quite minimal with just an extra button or two, keeping with your designs unless you gonna go wireless then an analog with two extra buttons and the arrow cluster could be interesting :) but that's just my opinion :thumb:
Yeah absolutely, I get what you mean :) I'll look into it man, makes sense to do an arrow cluster with a few extra keys :)
Nice test kit!
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Cheers mate! <3
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 26 October 2016, 18:29:13
(http://i.imgur.com/alsWYQs.jpg)
Looks like these will be shipping next week :)
Post by: atlas3686 on Thu, 27 October 2016, 07:00:55
Beadblasting and anodising complete!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alsWYQs.jpg)
Looks like these will be shipping next week :)
Wow, looks amazing!
Post by: nathanrosspowell on Thu, 27 October 2016, 08:54:26
Beadblasting and anodising complete!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alsWYQs.jpg)
Looks like these will be shipping next week :)
:-*
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 27 October 2016, 20:18:08
Beadblasting and anodising complete!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alsWYQs.jpg)
Looks like these will be shipping next week :)
Wow, looks amazing!
Cheers mate! Will get nicer photos when they all come in :)
Beadblasting and anodising complete!
(http://i.imgur.com/alsWYQs.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/alsWYQs.jpg)
Looks like these will be shipping next week :)
:-*
<3
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 27 October 2016, 21:39:59
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 27 October 2016, 23:18:03
These look **** hot :)
Thanks Bird, I'll come show you in Sydney when I'm down next year :D
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 28 October 2016, 00:23:20
(http://i.imgur.com/fwch16q.jpg)
Post by: swimmingbird on Fri, 28 October 2016, 01:26:20
^ I'll bring the travel kit 8)Such fancy packaging just for meShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/fwch16q.jpg)
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Post by: KingRama on Fri, 28 October 2016, 05:44:57
^ I'll bring the travel kit 8)Such fancy packaging just for meShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/fwch16q.jpg)Show Image(http://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji14.png)
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Just for you ;)
ALSO... UPDATE!
All 86 units have been shipped to me! On beam to be shipped by end of next week :) Get hyped!
Post by: xondat on Fri, 28 October 2016, 05:49:51
Beadblasting and anodising complete!Is the bottom right Space Gray, and top right Black?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alsWYQs.jpg)
Looks like these will be shipping next week :)
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 28 October 2016, 06:08:45
Beadblasting and anodising complete!Is the bottom right Space Gray, and top right Black?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/alsWYQs.jpg)
Looks like these will be shipping next week :)
Correct :) those aren't colour accurate at all. Can see it better in the video I posted earlier :)
Post by: hnrk on Sun, 30 October 2016, 22:53:41
^ I'll bring the travel kit 8)Such fancy packaging just for meShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/fwch16q.jpg)Show Image(http://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji14.png)
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Just for you ;)
ALSO... UPDATE!
All 86 units have been shipped to me! On beam to be shipped by end of next week :) Get hyped!
Omg just saw this!
Let me know when and where I can pick up!! :D
So hypeeeeeed!
Post by: lishi on Sun, 30 October 2016, 23:04:56
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 31 October 2016, 05:45:02
^ I'll bring the travel kit 8)Such fancy packaging just for meShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/fwch16q.jpg)Show Image(http://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji14.png)
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Just for you ;)
ALSO... UPDATE!
All 86 units have been shipped to me! On beam to be shipped by end of next week :) Get hyped!
Omg just saw this!
Let me know when and where I can pick up!! :D
So hypeeeeeed!
For sure man! They're almost in :D
Ah shoot.... any extras for this? Just realized this is a great osu! board :pPotentially, I think I ordered a few extra, I'll have to see once they're all in stock :)
Cheers! :) Would be awesome for OSU
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 04 November 2016, 00:54:01
LOOK WHAT CAME IN TODAY at 4:30PM (THOUGHT IT WASN'T GOING TO COME)
Will be shipping next week <3
Going to take a while to unwrap all these :P
(http://i.imgur.com/fBMQTBh.jpg)
Post by: jchan94 on Fri, 04 November 2016, 00:58:45
So uh...
LOOK WHAT CAME IN TODAY at 4:30PM (THOUGHT IT WASN'T GOING TO COME)
Will be shipping next week <3
Going to take a while to unwrap all these :PShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/fBMQTBh.jpg)
Looks AWESOME! - btw I hate that packaging.
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 04 November 2016, 01:00:12
So uh...
LOOK WHAT CAME IN TODAY at 4:30PM (THOUGHT IT WASN'T GOING TO COME)
Will be shipping next week <3
Going to take a while to unwrap all these :pShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/fBMQTBh.jpg)
Looks AWESOME! - btw I hate that packaging.
Cheers jchan, gonna have to individually unpackage all these and repackage them with my packaging. MISSION.
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Fri, 04 November 2016, 01:09:20
So uh...
LOOK WHAT CAME IN TODAY at 4:30PM (THOUGHT IT WASN'T GOING TO COME)
Will be shipping next week <3
Going to take a while to unwrap all these :P
Sweet!!
Post by: Data on Fri, 04 November 2016, 07:04:55
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 04 November 2016, 07:13:14
(http://i.imgur.com/wwyhVw9.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GEApMzr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xcw9bxy.jpg)
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 04 November 2016, 07:16:58
ALL DAT MESSSSSShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/wwyhVw9.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GEApMzr.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xcw9bxy.jpg)
Limited edition red colours? So pretty O_O
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 04 November 2016, 07:19:48
ALL DAT MESSSSSShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/wwyhVw9.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GEApMzr.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xcw9bxy.jpg)
Limited edition red colours? So pretty O_O
Yeeboi. The red actually came out super vivid :o
Post by: Data on Fri, 04 November 2016, 07:22:23
Post by: jal on Fri, 04 November 2016, 08:37:48
Cheers jchan, gonna have to individually unpackage all these and repackage them with my packaging. MISSION.
Ever have one of those days where it feels like the some total of life is moving physical objects from one place to another according to complicated rules and procedures that look, from an alien perspective, inscrutably insane?
Maybe that's just me.
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 04 November 2016, 09:16:09
ALL DAT MESSSSSShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/wwyhVw9.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/GEApMzr.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xcw9bxy.jpg)
Limited edition red colours? So pretty O_O
Yeeboi. The red actually came out super vivid :o
Is this a sign that M4-A might be available again in the future with different colours? That red case is sexy
Post by: Slash Emperor on Fri, 04 November 2016, 10:47:37
Cheers jchan, gonna have to individually unpackage all these and repackage them with my packaging. MISSION.
Ever have one of those days where it feels like the some total of life is moving physical objects from one place to another according to complicated rules and procedures that look, from an alien perspective, inscrutably insane?
Maybe that's just me.
That's life.
And Rama and jchan should feel bad. I haven't even gotten these in yet and I'm already lusting over the M65.
Post by: eyedrop on Fri, 04 November 2016, 11:39:58
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 07 November 2016, 06:45:35
Cheers jchan, gonna have to individually unpackage all these and repackage them with my packaging. MISSION.
Ever have one of those days where it feels like the some total of life is moving physical objects from one place to another according to complicated rules and procedures that look, from an alien perspective, inscrutably insane?
Maybe that's just me.
Constantly :P Absolutely ridiculous :P
Show ImageShow ImageALL DAT MESSSSS
(http://i.imgur.com/wwyhVw9.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/wwyhVw9.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/GEApMzr.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/GEApMzr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xcw9bxy.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/xcw9bxy.jpg)
Limited edition red colours? So pretty O_O
Yeeboi. The red actually came out super vivid :o
Is this a sign that M4-A might be available again in the future with different colours? That red case is sexy
It'll make it's return again one day, so much work packaging these X_X Perhaps, I'll look into other avenues :)
Cheers jchan, gonna have to individually unpackage all these and repackage them with my packaging. MISSION.
Ever have one of those days where it feels like the some total of life is moving physical objects from one place to another according to complicated rules and procedures that look, from an alien perspective, inscrutably insane?
Maybe that's just me.
That's life.
And Rama and jchan should feel bad. I haven't even gotten these in yet and I'm already lusting over the M65.
Hehe sorry bro! Really looking forward to the M65, jchan has ordered the prototype, should be in his hands in the next week or so :)
Those turns out very nice. Now send me a red one instead of the space grey I ordered. Pretty please? :p
Heh, wasn't really sure if I was going to like the red myself. But seeing it in person, it's so vivid and eye catching :o
ALSO! Half of the packaging is complete, here are the cond....err....Rubber Feet/M3 Screw packages!
(http://i.imgur.com/kL9Fiu9.jpg)
Post by: Data on Mon, 07 November 2016, 11:11:06
Rubbers (for protection)
Screws (for screwing)
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 07 November 2016, 11:48:59
Heh, wasn't really sure if I was going to like the red myself. But seeing it in person, it's so vivid and eye catching :o
ALSO! Half of the packaging is complete, here are the cond....err....Rubber Feet/M3 Screw packages!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/kL9Fiu9.jpg)
Delicious delicious rubber bumpons and screws om nom nom
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 07 November 2016, 16:59:18
Package Contents:HAH, the ultimate yinyang. :))
Rubbers (for protection)
Screws (for screwing)
Heh, wasn't really sure if I was going to like the red myself. But seeing it in person, it's so vivid and eye catching :o
ALSO! Half of the packaging is complete, here are the cond....err....Rubber Feet/M3 Screw packages!
(http://i.imgur.com/kL9Fiu9.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/kL9Fiu9.jpg)
Delicious delicious rubber bumpons and screws om nom nom
Yeah dude! Man I would be screwed if I didn't have my gf help me pack it all together :'(
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 09 November 2016, 06:12:00
everything is still being packaged, apologies it's taking so long :( A lot going on in my life right now :(
There's a lot of different components involved with this product, and I just want it to be right for when you guys get it.
Time really adds up when all these separate processes are involved, but I think it'll make a big difference for when you get it!
Luck-fully I have my very supportive girlfriend helping out with the packaging!
Did 1/3 of the PCBs today! Here's a video:
And here's the final packaging:
(http://i.imgur.com/8dRRR8k.jpg)
And some mess:
(http://i.imgur.com/m69IDjk.jpg)
Bonus:
(http://i.imgur.com/cJnEtSU.jpg)
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 09 November 2016, 14:44:37
Hey all,
everything is still being packaged, apologies it's taking so long :( A lot going on in my life right now :(
There's a lot of different components involved with this product, and I just want it to be right for when you guys get it.
Time really adds up when all these separate processes are involved, but I think it'll make a big difference for when you get it!
Luck-fully I have my very supportive girlfriend helping out with the packaging!
Did 1/3 of the PCBs today! Here's a video:
Such attention to details! :eek: :eek: :eek:
Take all the time you need :thumb:
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 10 November 2016, 05:01:28
Hey all,
everything is still being packaged, apologies it's taking so long :( A lot going on in my life right now :(
There's a lot of different components involved with this product, and I just want it to be right for when you guys get it.
Time really adds up when all these separate processes are involved, but I think it'll make a big difference for when you get it!
Luck-fully I have my very supportive girlfriend helping out with the packaging!
Did 1/3 of the PCBs today! Here's a video:
Such attention to details! :o :o :o
Take all the time you need :thumb:
Cheers mate, appreciate it! Okay all PCB's/Feet/Screws are packaged. Next up, the enclosures. Then we're good to ship!
(http://i.imgur.com/heozBHG.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MvlSr22.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/qoy24ZJ.jpg)
Post by: Data on Thu, 10 November 2016, 12:08:04
(http://i.imgur.com/YbcwJMl.gif)
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 10 November 2016, 17:12:37
Me, right now:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/YbcwJMl.gif)
LOL I BET! :))
Alsooooo, backlighting!
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 12 November 2016, 07:10:20
(http://i.imgur.com/TrQqSX4.jpg)
(these haven't been labelled yet)
Then all that's left is to print the shipping labels and chuck em on and put everything together :]
Post by: xondat on Sat, 12 November 2016, 07:17:15
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 12 November 2016, 07:28:55
I knew I'd regret it, kept telling myself I have no use for it. :'(
Ah mate, you saved me a lot of effort by not getting one anyways haha
The thought of doing another package is haunting :p
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 13 November 2016, 06:12:00
All components to be packed are now complete! Just need to be placed into each individual order :)
(http://i.imgur.com/uj0Qzor.jpg)
Took forever, but hopefully you guys will enjoy unboxing it all :)
New shipping label design:
(http://i.imgur.com/YkM75MR.jpg)
Also chucking in something extra, I'll leave it to you guys to guess what it is :)
(http://i.imgur.com/egwRvzE.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/sYtQF6J.jpg)
So tomorrow (Monday), I'll put all orders together in each package. Tuesday I will ship US orders. Wednesday I will ship remaining orders.
Thank you all for your patience :) <3 And big thanks to my partner in helping me package all these things, that poor girl :o
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 14 November 2016, 06:05:00
Here's an unboxing video to show what you get:
Here's all the packages to ship. Will be shipping US orders in the morning and all the rest the next day :)
(http://i.imgur.com/VmxBPGa.jpg)
Post by: Data on Mon, 14 November 2016, 06:56:44
The.
Top.
Post by: Zanduby on Mon, 14 November 2016, 10:13:54
Post by: SKD on Mon, 14 November 2016, 14:31:55
Also, what I really like about this is things are in metric. That pleases me :D
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 14 November 2016, 17:13:28
Over.I know, I know :P
The.
Top.
dude, so extremely excited!Same here mate, can't wait for you to get it!
The packaging is on point. KingRama did you design all the packaging too?
Also, what I really like about this is things are in metric. That pleases me :D
Cheers mate! Yeah I design everything :)
Metric is life :P
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 14 November 2016, 18:21:30
Went to the post office today, packages are too thick :-[ :'( :'( :'(
Will be delayed another day, will have to repackage all of them :'( So sorry everyone again from the delay.
With the way they are packaged now, it would cost an exorbitant amount of money to ship all of them this way. So will be repackaging them tonight and shipping USA orders tomorrow.
I've already lost too much money with this sale :/
Once again, apologies all ierjgeorigjreerger
Post by: duynguyenle on Mon, 14 November 2016, 19:54:13
Guys... super annoying news. Eugh.
Went to the post office today, packages are too thick :-[ :'( :'( :'(
Will be delayed another day, will have to repackage all of them :'( So sorry everyone again from the delay.
With the way they are packaged now, it would cost an exorbitant amount of money to ship all of them this way. So will be repackaging them tonight and shipping USA orders tomorrow.
I've already lost too much money with this sale :/
Once again, apologies all ierjgeorigjreerger
Sorry to hear! I will chip in if you're short for shipping fees :rolleyes:
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 14 November 2016, 19:59:07
Guys... super annoying news. Eugh.
Went to the post office today, packages are too thick :-[ :'( :'( :'(
Will be delayed another day, will have to repackage all of them :'( So sorry everyone again from the delay.
With the way they are packaged now, it would cost an exorbitant amount of money to ship all of them this way. So will be repackaging them tonight and shipping USA orders tomorrow.
I've already lost too much money with this sale :/
Once again, apologies all ierjgeorigjreerger
Sorry to hear! I will chip in if you're short for shipping fees ::)
All good mate, it is what it is. Just want to get these out to everyone :[ You guys have been so patient :{
Thank's for the offer though bro! <3
Post by: Moderate on Tue, 15 November 2016, 01:27:37
Deja vu :p I'm so frustrated I missed out on these groupbuys you organised (these look fantastic)!
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 15 November 2016, 02:28:06
.. You don't happen to have an extra one of these too, do you? ;D
Deja vu :p I'm so frustrated I missed out on these groupbuys you organised (these look fantastic)!
I might have one or two, but I gotta sort out this mess before I look into what's left rjgeoirgjrg eugh!
Thanks for the kind words :)
Post by: swimmingbird on Tue, 15 November 2016, 05:26:18
Guys... super annoying news. Eugh.
Went to the post office today, packages are too thick :-[ :'( :'( :'(
Will be delayed another day, will have to repackage all of them :'( So sorry everyone again from the delay.
With the way they are packaged now, it would cost an exorbitant amount of money to ship all of them this way. So will be repackaging them tonight and shipping USA orders tomorrow.
I've already lost too much money with this sale :/
Once again, apologies all ierjgeorigjreerger
maaaaate
don't do trumpland orders first
straya bros first maaate
Post by: Fictiouz on Tue, 15 November 2016, 05:40:01
.. You don't happen to have an extra one of these too, do you? ;D
Deja vu :p I'm so frustrated I missed out on these groupbuys you organised (these look fantastic)!
I might have one or two, but I gotta sort out this mess before I look into what's left rjgeoirgjrg eugh!
Thanks for the kind words :)
Can I fight him to the death for it? Maybe a good ol' fashion game of fisticuffs? :p
Post by: fendent on Tue, 15 November 2016, 06:19:59
Post by: Data on Tue, 15 November 2016, 06:41:26
USPS be like: If it fits, it ships. :llama:
Post by: Moderate on Tue, 15 November 2016, 12:07:59
.. You don't happen to have an extra one of these too, do you? ;D
Deja vu :p I'm so frustrated I missed out on these groupbuys you organised (these look fantastic)!
I might have one or two, but I gotta sort out this mess before I look into what's left rjgeoirgjrg eugh!
Thanks for the kind words :)
Oh man, I hadn't even read your post above. That's a real **** situation - auspost y u do dis :mad: Best of luck! Hope it gets sorted with minimal losses because you have definitely gone above and beyond your average groupbuy to thoughtfully consider the broader product experience :thumb: keep flexing those ID chops!
Can I fight him to the death for it? Maybe a good ol' fashion game of fisticuffs? :p
I don't know about fisticuffs, but I do prefer my chances at racing to see who can fall asleep at their desk the fastest.. to the death :confused: Fingers crossed there's enough left over for both of us! :p
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 15 November 2016, 17:06:56
Haha mateeee, regardless of when straya orders ship, we'd still get it first :PGuys... super annoying news. Eugh.
Went to the post office today, packages are too thick :-[ :'( :'( :'(
Will be delayed another day, will have to repackage all of them :'( So sorry everyone again from the delay.
With the way they are packaged now, it would cost an exorbitant amount of money to ship all of them this way. So will be repackaging them tonight and shipping USA orders tomorrow.
I've already lost too much money with this sale :/
Once again, apologies all ierjgeorigjreerger
maaaaate
don't do trumpland orders first
straya bros first maaate
I know I'd be willing to chip in to help offset your losses too. You shouldn't be spending all this time and effort and taking a loss in the end too. Don't feel shy to reach out
Nawhh mate, honestly, it's all good :) At the end of the day, I just want people to be enjoying/using the products I make - that's the rewarding part for me :) I wouldn't ask you guys to pay for my mistakes :[
Oh man, I hadn't even read your post above. That's a real **** situation - auspost y u do dis >:( Best of luck! Hope it gets sorted with minimal losses because you have definitely gone above and beyond your average groupbuy to thoughtfully consider the broader product experience :thumb: keep flexing those ID chops!
Yeah, it's pretty annoying :( Oh well, what's done is done. Spent the night repacking :P
Really really cannot wait for people to get theirs :D
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 15 November 2016, 18:31:47
Unfortunately, I still had to ship a stubborn few with the more expensive shipping option :(
I really hate asking for this, and it's completely optional - but I've opened my donation page for those willing to help out. Once again, completely optional!!
https://rama.works/donate/ (https://rama.works/donate/)
Post by: duynguyenle on Wed, 16 November 2016, 09:30:05
Okay everyone, US orders have been shipped!! Emails will be out tomorrow!
Unfortunately, I still had to ship a stubborn few with the more expensive shipping option :(
I really hate asking for this, and it's completely optional - but I've opened my donation page for those willing to help out. Once again, completely optional!!
https://rama.works/donate/ (https://rama.works/donate/)
I'll send some monies your way next payday!
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 16 November 2016, 16:39:50
Okay everyone, US orders have been shipped!! Emails will be out tomorrow!
Unfortunately, I still had to ship a stubborn few with the more expensive shipping option :(
I really hate asking for this, and it's completely optional - but I've opened my donation page for those willing to help out. Once again, completely optional!!
https://rama.works/donate/ (https://rama.works/donate/)
I'll send some monies your way next payday!
Nawhh dude, you don't have to. S'all good <3
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 16 November 2016, 19:10:39
Now AusPost say 6 business days for US orders, but obviously leave up to 2-3 weeks for it to arrive. Judging from the last GB, it was closer to the 1 and a half week mark.
But as shipping/customs/etc goes, things can take longer than expected.
Thank you all for your patience :)
Post by: jchan94 on Wed, 16 November 2016, 20:10:46
Post by: jal on Wed, 16 November 2016, 22:01:08
All orders have now shipped!
Woo hoo! Got the confirmation.
Post by: rpeterclark on Thu, 17 November 2016, 07:08:07
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 17 November 2016, 17:04:18
Got tracking. Hyped to get this in.
All orders have now shipped!
Woo hoo! Got the confirmation.
Yes! Thanks Rama!
Awesome!! No worries guys :)
WHO WANTS TO PLAY AROUND WITH THE CONFIGURATOR WHILST THEY WAIT? :D
https://rama.works/configurator (https://rama.works/configurator)
Download one of the sample music control configs through the link to get an idea of what to do! :)
Post by: thaddeus on Sun, 20 November 2016, 21:16:04
Post by: milchek on Sun, 20 November 2016, 22:08:05
Great work though, thanks! :thumb:
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 21 November 2016, 05:08:39
Hnnngg, this gonna be good.
yeeee :D
Received mine today. Farken hell man, attention to detail with the packaging! All looks great, unfortunately I won't be able to test / build until R4 Zealios come in, so just gotta wait.
Great work though, thanks! :thumb:
Oh dudee!! SWEEETT!! :D Post photos when you get it all together! :D The waiting game is on now :P
ALSO! EVERYONE! If you want the M4 to be more stable than the default rubber feet position, place the rubber feet over the screws rather than in its placeholders! :)
Post by: Mechboards on Mon, 21 November 2016, 05:21:08
Post by: fendent on Tue, 22 November 2016, 08:40:23
(http://i.imgur.com/VFECrqX.jpg)
Post by: duynguyenle on Tue, 22 November 2016, 10:12:50
ALSO! EVERYONE! If you want the M4 to be more stable than the default rubber feet position, place the rubber feet over the screws rather than in its placeholders! :)
Will this make them more stable on the table? :thumb:
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 22 November 2016, 18:55:36
Amazing work :) Glad to see them out the door finally! Must've been a hell of a job.
Was a huge pain and loss of money, but it was worth it. The rewarding thing to me is having people use my products! Super exciting :)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/qBtDOXa.gif) (http://i.imgur.com/qBtDOXa.gif)
(http://i.imgur.com/VFECrqX.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/VFECrqX.jpg)
*INTENSIFIES*
ALSO! EVERYONE! If you want the M4 to be more stable than the default rubber feet position, place the rubber feet over the screws rather than in its placeholders! :)
Will this make them more stable on the table? :thumb:
Stable on the table (C)
yes :P
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 24 November 2016, 23:11:51
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Post by: KingRama on Thu, 24 November 2016, 23:23:14
One quick pic because Rama won't stop harassing me about it :))
(Attachment Link)
LEGEND <3 Hahahaha sorry, I need to see that people are getting it :P
Put some caps on bro, switches, gogo!
Post by: swimmingbird on Thu, 24 November 2016, 23:26:13
One quick pic because Rama won't stop harassing me about it :))
(Attachment Link)
LEGEND <3 Hahahaha sorry, I need to see that people are getting it :P
Put some caps on bro, switches, gogo!
I'm gonna solder in dem switches tomorrow - wish I had some SIP sockets left over - this is actually the perfect kit for it
Is there going to be an option to get an M10 without the massderp logo by any chance?
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 24 November 2016, 23:48:38
One quick pic because Rama won't stop harassing me about it :))
(Attachment Link)
LEGEND <3 Hahahaha sorry, I need to see that people are getting it :p
Put some caps on bro, switches, gogo!
I'm gonna solder in dem switches tomorrow - wish I had some SIP sockets left over - this is actually the perfect kit for it
Is there going to be an option to get an M10 without the massderp logo by any chance?
Sweet! Can't wait to see :D
I'm not sure, they are actually manufacturing the M10 - so they are putting in a lot of work to make it a reality. We've been working closely together to achieve a result I'm happy with :)
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 25 November 2016, 02:05:17
One quick pic because Rama won't stop harassing me about it :))
(Attachment Link)
LEGEND <3 Hahahaha sorry, I need to see that people are getting it :p
Put some caps on bro, switches, gogo!
I'm gonna solder in dem switches tomorrow - wish I had some SIP sockets left over - this is actually the perfect kit for it
Is there going to be an option to get an M10 without the massderp logo by any chance?
Sweet! Can't wait to see :D
I'm not sure, they are actually manufacturing the M10 - so they are putting in a lot of work to make it a reality. We've been working closely together to achieve a result I'm happy with :)
Wait what about the M10? Has the GB started?
Post by: swimmingbird on Fri, 25 November 2016, 17:57:19
One quick pic because Rama won't stop harassing me about it :))
(Attachment Link)
LEGEND <3 Hahahaha sorry, I need to see that people are getting it :p
Put some caps on bro, switches, gogo!
I'm gonna solder in dem switches tomorrow - wish I had some SIP sockets left over - this is actually the perfect kit for it
Is there going to be an option to get an M10 without the massderp logo by any chance?
Sweet! Can't wait to see :D
I'm not sure, they are actually manufacturing the M10 - so they are putting in a lot of work to make it a reality. We've been working closely together to achieve a result I'm happy with :)
Wait what about the M10? Has the GB started?
launching on Massdrop in a couple of days iirc
Post by: duynguyenle on Fri, 25 November 2016, 20:07:46
One quick pic because Rama won't stop harassing me about it :))
(Attachment Link)
LEGEND <3 Hahahaha sorry, I need to see that people are getting it :p
Put some caps on bro, switches, gogo!
I'm gonna solder in dem switches tomorrow - wish I had some SIP sockets left over - this is actually the perfect kit for it
Is there going to be an option to get an M10 without the massderp logo by any chance?
Sweet! Can't wait to see :D
I'm not sure, they are actually manufacturing the M10 - so they are putting in a lot of work to make it a reality. We've been working closely together to achieve a result I'm happy with :)
Wait what about the M10? Has the GB started?
launching on Massdrop in a couple of days iirc
Why now :( Too short notice :(
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 27 November 2016, 15:18:53
Got mine Friday. Truly a thing of beauty. Good work Rama!!
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 27 November 2016, 18:49:53
Show Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161127/5500017f61f0b7e23933dfb411c11724.jpg)
Got mine Friday. Truly a thing of beauty. Good work Rama!!
Wow, awesome dude! So happy that people are starting to receive them - enjoy it man :D Gotta see some caps/switches on there!
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 27 November 2016, 19:10:16
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5f78hq/p_m4a_by_rama_finally_here/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5f78hq/p_m4a_by_rama_finally_here/)
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5f88oy/photos_rama_m4a_is_in_sooo_tight/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5f88oy/photos_rama_m4a_is_in_sooo_tight/)
Post by: jal on Mon, 28 November 2016, 00:41:40
Haven't even really had a chance to do more than look them over - been insanely busy. But, simply gorgeous. They're amazing. Love!
And I'm going to have to shovel more money out your way tomorrow morning...
Stunning work.
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 28 November 2016, 00:58:03
Got mine!
Haven't even really had a chance to do more than look them over - been insanely busy. But, simply gorgeous. They're amazing. Love!
And I'm going to have to shovel more money out your way tomorrow morning...
Stunning work.
Thanks so much Jal!! So happy everyones starting to receive it, you guys have waited so long D:
Yes yes, so excited for the M10 Launch too! Been such a long wait D: Cheers!
Post by: RealLaugh on Mon, 28 November 2016, 13:20:12
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Mon, 28 November 2016, 13:42:55
Show Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161127/5500017f61f0b7e23933dfb411c11724.jpg)
Got mine Friday. Truly a thing of beauty. Good work Rama!!
Wow, awesome dude! So happy that people are starting to receive them - enjoy it man :D Gotta see some caps/switches on there!
I just ordered some switches yesterday. So hopefully I'll have this baby assembled by next week. ;)
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 28 November 2016, 16:54:06
I started to play around with the file for the M4A and saw that the first two layers (0,1) are configured. Question is that both layers use the M1 to select the first layer, can you explain how this works? I see 0-10 layers but only 6 different commands (M1-M6 and T1-T6) to access the layers. Surely if there were 11 layers in total then there should also be the same amount of commands to select all layers? Apologies in advance if I am wrong based on the 15 seconds of thought I gave this, or if this is due to the version number for the software :p
I absolutely understand what you're saying dw, I have forwarded the message to Machine Industries - he'll reply when he can :p
EDIT: He's in brazil he mentioned
"The dude is right, we originally had 6 layers but we bumped it to 10 but didn't add the extra switching keys, oops! Two minute thing to add though :)"
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161127/5500017f61f0b7e23933dfb411c11724.jpg) (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161127/5500017f61f0b7e23933dfb411c11724.jpg)
Got mine Friday. Truly a thing of beauty. Good work Rama!!
Wow, awesome dude! So happy that people are starting to receive them - enjoy it man :D Gotta see some caps/switches on there!
I just ordered some switches yesterday. So hopefully I'll have this baby assembled by next week. ;)
Sickk!!! Can't wait to see :)
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 29 November 2016, 02:48:40
Coz Caps is making specialised M4-A sets for those interested, sale dropping soon :)
Geekhack: Cozmonort
Reddit: /u/cozmosis
(http://i.imgur.com/Lhw8CUD.jpg)
Picture from the man Coz himself!
Here's another he did for Zanduby (photo credits to /u/Zanduby)
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5fh1jz/i_too_got_my_m4a_in_today_with_some_fantastic_coz/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/5fh1jz/i_too_got_my_m4a_in_today_with_some_fantastic_coz/)
(https://i.imgur.com/NpWOQBY.jpg)
Post by: cozmonort on Tue, 29 November 2016, 04:32:28
(http://i.imgur.com/XW2Vlec.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KdEfeJ7.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/0jwhAnO.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/fEciKDi.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/iXyx7QK.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/xpLLSeV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/DB2lOL4.jpg)
Post by: duynguyenle on Tue, 29 November 2016, 05:55:41
Some more teasers on my lovely M4, thanks rama, your work is amazing bro.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XW2Vlec.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/KdEfeJ7.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0jwhAnO.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fEciKDi.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/iXyx7QK.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xpLLSeV.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/DB2lOL4.jpg)
Wowwee these are pretty, are these all the colours on offer? Can you share any more details about the sale?
Post by: cozmonort on Tue, 29 November 2016, 06:05:52
Wowwee these are pretty, are these all the colours on offer? Can you share any more details about the sale?
Some of those sets were commissions so won't be in the sale, but the rest will be. Other info on the sale, ugh hahah I'm not 100% sure myself, pretty sure all the sets will be 1 offs and there will be very few, like 5-10 sets, and atm I'm planning to only post the sale form here, so only people who are actively following happenings with the m4 will be able to buy them. Don't want people buying them who don't have an M4.
Post by: Data on Tue, 29 November 2016, 06:24:03
Post by: duynguyenle on Tue, 29 November 2016, 06:30:04
Wowwee these are pretty, are these all the colours on offer? Can you share any more details about the sale?
Some of those sets were commissions so won't be in the sale, but the rest will be. Other info on the sale, ugh hahah I'm not 100% sure myself, pretty sure all the sets will be 1 offs and there will be very few, like 5-10 sets, and atm I'm planning to only post the sale form here, so only people who are actively following happenings with the m4 will be able to buy them. Don't want people buying them who don't have an M4.
Put me down for one :D
Post by: ambalek on Wed, 30 November 2016, 06:02:35
The final build I came up with is Gateron black, purple/pink LEDs, and Skeletor caps.
(http://i.imgur.com/R9D8VaS.jpg)
I discovered a few things about it that I really like so far. The plastic used on the base is slightly transparent, so if you use in-switch LEDs you can see the light underneath the case. It looks very cool on a dark desk.
(http://i.imgur.com/8KutITE.jpg)
Also, the cut out for the USB port is very nicely done -- it's neat and the USB connector fits snugly. It feels like it won't break when plugging it in. The switches fit through the case holes extremely well, and again the fit is snug so they don't move about when you're building the thing.
My case, base, and PCB had no visible blemishes, I'm very impressed with the overall quality. This has made me forgo any other group buys for RAMA's upcoming Key Clack GB and the Massdrop M10-A!
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 30 November 2016, 07:46:36
I received my grey M4-A in the UK yesterday. I've posted a short build log (http://imgur.com/a/0lGGz).
The final build I came up with is Gateron black, purple/pink LEDs, and Skeletor caps.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/R9D8VaS.jpg)
I discovered a few things about it that I really like so far. The plastic used on the base is slightly transparent, so if you use in-switch LEDs you can see the light underneath the case. It looks very cool on a dark desk.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8KutITE.jpg)
Also, the cut out for the USB port is very nicely done -- it's neat and the USB connector fits snugly. It feels like it won't break when plugging it in. The switches fit through the case holes extremely well, and again the fit is snug so they don't move about when you're building the thing.
My case, base, and PCB had no visible blemishes, I'm very impressed with the overall quality. This has made me forgo any other group buys for RAMA's upcoming Key Clack GB and the Massdrop M10-A!
WOW!! Legend!!
Thanks so much for the build log, that photos are awesome (gonna share it on my Facebook page). Really really loving the pink LED's with the underglow - that looks sweet :D
Also, the next version of the configurator will have much greater LED control, so you'll be able to set it from the configurator itself :)
Post by: ambalek on Wed, 30 November 2016, 07:50:09
I received my grey M4-A in the UK yesterday. I've posted a short build log (http://imgur.com/a/0lGGz).
The final build I came up with is Gateron black, purple/pink LEDs, and Skeletor caps.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/R9D8VaS.jpg)
I discovered a few things about it that I really like so far. The plastic used on the base is slightly transparent, so if you use in-switch LEDs you can see the light underneath the case. It looks very cool on a dark desk.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8KutITE.jpg)
Also, the cut out for the USB port is very nicely done -- it's neat and the USB connector fits snugly. It feels like it won't break when plugging it in. The switches fit through the case holes extremely well, and again the fit is snug so they don't move about when you're building the thing.
My case, base, and PCB had no visible blemishes, I'm very impressed with the overall quality. This has made me forgo any other group buys for RAMA's upcoming Key Clack GB and the Massdrop M10-A!
WOW!! Legend!!
Thanks so much for the build log, that photos are awesome (gonna share it on my Facebook page). Really really loving the pink LED's with the underglow - that looks sweet :D
Also, the next version of the configurator will have much greater LED control, so you'll be able to set it from the configurator itself :)
Nice, thanks!
I was hoping the configurator would get LED control, I forgot to ask that because just getting them to turn on confused me. I did it by assigning the LED on to one of the switches. The current firmware seems to keep the LED on even after rebooting, so you can patch to enable, then patch to reuse the key for something else.
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 30 November 2016, 07:55:23
I received my grey M4-A in the UK yesterday. I've posted a short build log (http://imgur.com/a/0lGGz).
The final build I came up with is Gateron black, purple/pink LEDs, and Skeletor caps.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/R9D8VaS.jpg)
I discovered a few things about it that I really like so far. The plastic used on the base is slightly transparent, so if you use in-switch LEDs you can see the light underneath the case. It looks very cool on a dark desk.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8KutITE.jpg)
Also, the cut out for the USB port is very nicely done -- it's neat and the USB connector fits snugly. It feels like it won't break when plugging it in. The switches fit through the case holes extremely well, and again the fit is snug so they don't move about when you're building the thing.
My case, base, and PCB had no visible blemishes, I'm very impressed with the overall quality. This has made me forgo any other group buys for RAMA's upcoming Key Clack GB and the Massdrop M10-A!
WOW!! Legend!!
Thanks so much for the build log, that photos are awesome (gonna share it on my Facebook page). Really really loving the pink LED's with the underglow - that looks sweet :D
Also, the next version of the configurator will have much greater LED control, so you'll be able to set it from the configurator itself :)
Nice, thanks!
I was hoping the configurator would get LED control, I forgot to ask that because just getting them to turn on confused me. I did it by assigning the LED on to one of the switches. The current firmware seems to keep the LED on even after rebooting, so you can patch to enable, then patch to reuse the key for something else.
Yeah, it should be added in the next couple weeks :) I will post an update when it becomes available. hahaha yeah, it's kinda annoying how you have to do it now, by setting up the pad to control the LEDs, set the LEDs, then flash it back to a different configuration :P It will be improved! Configurator is in Alpha and much much more to be added :)
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Wed, 30 November 2016, 15:47:26
Post by: JT_Sea on Wed, 30 November 2016, 16:12:36
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 30 November 2016, 19:17:09
Got my switches today. Rocking some PuLSE keys for now.Wow, love the caps!! Media controller? :DShow Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161130/31a069be12c423aa0db540fdddfa0b5c.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/TNbfMFS.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/TNbfMFS.jpg)
Dudeeeee, nice!! Still really loving that monkey cap haha, so cool :D
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Thu, 01 December 2016, 03:44:57
Got my switches today. Rocking some PuLSE keys for now.Wow, love the caps!! Media controller? :DShow Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161130/31a069be12c423aa0db540fdddfa0b5c.jpg)
For right now...yes. Volume - / +, F12 (for screenshots while playing games), and the key on the right toggles the led's. Of course functions will change over time. Also, I guess I can just add layers as I need to.
Post by: rpeterclark on Thu, 01 December 2016, 15:56:23
(https://i.imgur.com/hJN92Rs.png)
Nice work RAMA!
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 01 December 2016, 16:10:42
Got my switches today. Rocking some PuLSE keys for now.Wow, love the caps!! Media controller? :DShow Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161130/31a069be12c423aa0db540fdddfa0b5c.jpg)
For right now...yes. Volume - / +, F12 (for screenshots while playing games), and the key on the right toggles the led's. Of course functions will change over time. Also, I guess I can just add layers as I need to.
Awesome!! Josh from Machine Industries is actually building a little website to graphically share configurations - super keen for it :D
Put the M4-A together! It's a really beautiful little macropad.
(https://i.imgur.com/hJN92Rs.png) (https://i.imgur.com/hJN92Rs.png)
Nice work RAMA!
WOAH! Dude, those look beautiful side-by-side :o Match super well :D Glad you like it mate :)
Post by: cozmonort on Fri, 09 December 2016, 18:59:49
M4 DSA Sets sale is live.. will be running for approx 48 hours, I want to give enough M4 owners time to find this ;)
M4 Caps Sale Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZmQttTAxWAslL1aoGJ7dTadsgeQX_ZtykA0ZjpwhiRg)
EDIT: I asked for feedback to set the prices, then have been thinking about it since, and I really want to keep the prices of these down. So I have lowered the prices a bit.
Post by: swimmingbird on Sat, 10 December 2016, 03:40:37
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fP1kWoM.jpg)
M4 DSA Sets sale is live.. will be running for approx 48 hours, I want to give enough M4 owners time to find this ;)
M4 Caps Sale Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZmQttTAxWAslL1aoGJ7dTadsgeQX_ZtykA0ZjpwhiRg)
EDIT: I asked for feedback to set the prices, then have been thinking about it since, and I really want to keep the prices of these down. So I have lowered the prices a bit.
Woo woo
Post by: duynguyenle on Sat, 10 December 2016, 06:47:19
Post by: cozmonort on Sun, 11 December 2016, 23:44:34
I'll contact the first round of commissions tonight.
Cheers lads
Coz
Post by: cozmonort on Tue, 13 December 2016, 07:32:48
Thanks to everyone who took part <3
Post by: ambalek on Tue, 13 December 2016, 07:38:53
All paid caps are bagged up and will be shipped tomorrow!
Thanks to everyone who took part <3
Awesome! Thanks! :thumb:
Post by: delivery on Tue, 13 December 2016, 13:48:29
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 13 December 2016, 18:58:41
Got them!!!
The M4 or the CozCaps? :P
Post by: duynguyenle on Tue, 13 December 2016, 20:17:34
Got them!!!
The M4 or the CozCaps? :P
Dunno about him, but I managed to get some Cozcaps :p
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 14 December 2016, 05:52:40
Got them!!!
The M4 or the CozCaps? :p
Dunno about him, but I managed to get some Cozcaps :p
Nice! I'm always constantly impressed with the work Coz spits out! Super creative - you're gonna love it :D
Post by: delivery on Wed, 14 December 2016, 05:55:55
Hahahaha 2 sets of each Coz and M4Got them!!!
The M4 or the CozCaps?
Post by: duynguyenle on Sat, 17 December 2016, 07:50:11
Meanwhile, can someone say SPACE GREY?
(http://i.imgur.com/6rVNhMv.jpg)
Post by: KingRama on Sun, 18 December 2016, 07:48:43
Hahahaha 2 sets of each Coz and M4Got them!!!
The M4 or the CozCaps?Show Image(http://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji14.png)
OH dayum, nice dude!:o
Finally found a bit of downtime to put my M4-A together, just waiting for Cozcaps now :thumb:
Meanwhile, can someone say SPACE GREY?
(http://i.imgur.com/6rVNhMv.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/6rVNhMv.jpg)
Oh my, 4 wave caps! SPACEGREYONSPACEGREYONSPACEGREYONSPACEGREY.
Post by: delivery on Tue, 20 December 2016, 03:30:11
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 20 December 2016, 04:46:26
Show Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161220/1fd6b63fc4644214a0837bacb8dadb14.jpg)
Hah!! That's awesome! Super unique :D Love it man - thanks for sharing
Post by: delivery on Tue, 20 December 2016, 13:31:18
Hahahahaha thanks to you both!Show Image(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161220/1fd6b63fc4644214a0837bacb8dadb14.jpg)
Hah!! That's awesome! Super unique :D Love it man - thanks for sharing
Post by: Data on Fri, 23 March 2018, 17:41:51
(https://i.imgur.com/OClYIbA.jpg)
It only took me a year... :rolleyes:
I gotta say, it's pretty rad. Hoping to find a use for it in Star Citizen. I initially had some trouble getting it to be recognized in the Configurator, but I just needed to load a driver from Atmel. Good to go!
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 23 March 2018, 21:39:43
I finally got around to configuring this little guy today.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/OClYIbA.jpg)
It only took me a year... ::)
I gotta say, it's pretty rad. Hoping to find a use for it in Star Citizen. I initially had some trouble getting it to be recognized in the Configurator, but I just needed to load a driver from Atmel. Good to go!
LOL DUDE!!! Just when the m6's started arriving. Glad you got it going! :D Love those caps on it :o