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Title: [IC] Historia Artisan Box | GB will start on 26 May!
Post by: yasintahir on Sun, 21 March 2021, 03:08:23
Hello everyone!

Yasin Tahir here, some of you maybe know me as a YAS62 GB runner, some as a Y-CP Custom Sleeve GB Runner, and some not know me. Today I want to introduce you to my newest project, it's Artisan Box and I called it "Historia". I believe some of you who collect artisans had some history behind artisans you own. This box has a badge that attached using magnets and can act as feet so you can display it flat or angled, and will come with a sleeve to protect it during travel.


Details :
- Aluminium 6061 Material
- Sandblasting Finish
- Multicolors Anodize
- Stainless Steel Badge
- Acrylic cover lid

Estimated price max $150 not include shipping (it's not final also all production is in Indonesia so the price will be higher rather than I make it in China but I want full control on QC so I choose to make it here.)

I already made some prototypes for this artisan box and I quite happy with the result I get, just need some minor change and I made this IC to gather some visions from you to make this box perfect for everyone.


What needs to change on this recent proto? :
1. Add feet bump on
2. Fix The hole for the feet since it's too loose for now and make the box not stable enough when use badge as a feet
3. Maximum capacity of the artisans?

What do I need from this IC? :
1. Colors options for the box
2. Maximum capacity for the box
3. Your feedback/suggestions


Here are some photos I take from the recent prototypes

(https://i.imgur.com/0MgHkDX.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/z2DJD90.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QK2vS5w.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/eUhzJOS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6KO5NSA.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/8IO4pDl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WaHwA70.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/fckWlbz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/E1qWf47.jpg)

If you interested in this Artisan Box please kindly fill this Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBRp02ilSqKl4_BVsq6qpt2gg0f-t3i0hajoz9yt4id0voxA/viewform?usp=sf_link)

I will update this project in this thread and my Discord Server (https://discord.gg/FpxYg9X)
Title: Re: [IC]Historia Artisan Box
Post by: yasintahir on Sun, 21 March 2021, 03:09:50
Update Log :

- 6 May Color sample anodize and render for the new feet mechanism (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111853.msg3046050#msg3046050)
- 26 March New Colorway Update (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111853.msg3029822#msg3029822)
- 21 March Start IC Thread
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: WaynaPawiasek on Sun, 21 March 2021, 05:47:06
very nice, maybe a bit more blueish hue would look nice, like a teal color
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: ogp3 on Sun, 21 March 2021, 05:56:03
This is pretty cool! But $150 is too high for me personally if it can hold only 25 artisans. If there were more slots, maybe 50 or higher, I’d consider it more. But I really like your design!
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: yasintahir on Sun, 21 March 2021, 06:18:31
Quote from: ogp3 on Sun, 21 March 2021, 05:56:03
This is pretty cool! But $150 is too high for me personally if it can hold only 25 artisans. If there were more slots, maybe 50 or higher, I’d consider it more. But I really like your design!

Yes $150 is not for 5x5 size currently, I'm thinking 7x7 for the next proto but if the form says it stays for 5x5 the price will be reduced.
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: o3okevin on Sun, 21 March 2021, 11:59:05
Possible for UV-blocking lid?
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: P103 on Sun, 21 March 2021, 12:29:49
Nice pricing, very keen to get one.
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: Vulcan on Sun, 21 March 2021, 14:54:02
Quote from: ogp3 on Sun, 21 March 2021, 05:56:03
This is pretty cool! But $150 is too high for me personally if it can hold only 25 artisans. If there were more slots, maybe 50 or higher, I’d consider it more. But I really like your design!

TBH, that price with that level of anodization isn't that expensive.
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: yasintahir on Sun, 21 March 2021, 21:18:15
Quote from: o3okevin on Sun, 21 March 2021, 11:59:05
Possible for UV-blocking lid?
I'm still trying to find that material here.

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Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: Mark The Weeb on Sun, 21 March 2021, 21:21:41
that is amazing its so beautiful !
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: growler on Thu, 25 March 2021, 16:50:59
We have a winner!
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: yasintahir on Fri, 26 March 2021, 07:28:07
Made a new pattern for the anodize (marble splatter) I have a plan to do it with 5 colorway for this GB.

(https://i.imgur.com/XpRfKSJ.jpg)

Also, I will start prototyping on a 7x7 box size next week.
So far 75% on the form choose to stay at 5x5 size so the GB will have 2 size options 5x5 and 7x7.
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: Friendship on Fri, 26 March 2021, 09:03:22
Really digging this, especially the badge as an angled stand and the ano! Just curious, is there a mechanism or something that will keep the lid attached? I could always put a few rubber bands around it to keep it together for transport to kb meetups n such so its not a big deal. Also Glass is naturally UV and scratch resistant though it might complicate the shipping, just a thought!
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box
Post by: yasintahir on Fri, 26 March 2021, 09:43:23
Quote from: Friendship on Fri, 26 March 2021, 09:03:22
Really digging this, especially the badge as an angled stand and the ano! Just curious, is there a mechanism or something that will keep the lid attached? I could always put a few rubber bands around it to keep it together for transport to kb meetups n such so its not a big deal. Also Glass is naturally UV and scratch resistant though it might complicate the shipping, just a thought!

It will come with a custom sleeve so the lid will not fall when you bring it to the meetup. The design of the sleeve might be customizable you can see the sample here. (https://ycpkeyboards.id/)
For the lid material, it's kinda hard to find good material at a reasonable price here, if I stay to use acrylic I will share the file for the lid so you can cut by yourself use any material you want.
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box | Color Sample Update
Post by: yasintahir on Thu, 06 May 2021, 03:42:54
Color sample for anodizing is done, there will be 4 colors for the Groupbuy: Silver Marble, Blue Marble, Red Marble, and Camo Patina

(https://i.imgur.com/5Z2lpxZ.jpg)


Also, this is the render for the newest model for the feet.

(https://i.imgur.com/3bgSCj5.png)

Groupbuy will start very soon this month!


Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box | GB will start at 26 May!
Post by: yasintahir on Mon, 24 May 2021, 06:04:57
GB will start on 26th May 2021 at https://ycpkeyboards.id

Final Price:
5x5 size $130
7x7 size $170
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box | GB will start on 26 May!
Post by: seikoholic on Tue, 25 May 2021, 03:43:15
MOQs?

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Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box | GB will start on 26 May!
Post by: yasintahir on Tue, 25 May 2021, 03:51:23
Quote from: seikoholic on Tue, 25 May 2021, 03:43:15
MOQs?

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50 each size, but I will try to make them even if they don't meet the MOQ and put them on the in-stock items instead.
Title: Re: [IC] Historia Artisan Box | GB will start on 26 May!
Post by: yasintahir on Tue, 25 May 2021, 22:46:15
Link to GB thread https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113018.0