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Title: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | Concluded
Post by: packman86 on Wed, 28 September 2022, 08:35:02: Dodici
(https://i.imgur.com/UELZQxd.jpg)

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Product Page: https://merisi.works/collections/merisi-dodici
Pronunciation:https://streamable.com/f90eep (Thanks, LightningXI :thumb:)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merisi.works/
Discord: https://discord.gg/fKmCxNE

Twelve

(A very special "Grazie" to LightningXI (https://www.instagram.com/lightningkeyboards/), NinjaPirate (https://www.instagram.com/ninjapirate9901/), and NickTheLard (https://www.instagram.com/nickthelard//) for letting me use some of these awesome photos they took while testing my prototype!

(https://i.imgur.com/B9MImAD.jpg)

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LightningXI Typing Test:

LightningXI Build Stream VOD:

Group Buy Information:

Group Buy Date: October 1st
Group Buy Type: Raffle via Google Form
Entry Window: 24 hours
MOQ (min and max): 60 units

Available Extras:
- Carbon Fiber Plate
- Extra Adelais PCB
- Polycarbonate Wrist Rest

Price (USD):
- Dodici Kit: $565
- Extra Aluminum Plate: $50
- Extra Carbon Fiber Plate: $58
- Extra PCB: $50 (Max 1 additional PCB per GB order)
- OPTIONAL Polycarbonate Wrist Rest: $95

(https://i.imgur.com/lRAy5NJ.jpg)

Supported Plate Layouts::
- Standard Alice Layouts
- Stepped or Normal Caps Lock
- Split Right Shift
- Split Backspace

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Specifications:
- Top mount
- Aluminum 6063 case
- Aluminum 5052 plate
- 7.8 degree typing angle
- Stainless Steel external weight (hairline brushed top, diamond cut edges, and sandblasted logo)
- QMK / VIA compatible matte black Adelais PCB from Mechlovin (https://mechlovin.studio/)
- Weight: ~2580g (assembled)
- Medium TX style bag (Merisi.Works branded zipper pullers and microfiber cloth)

(https://i.imgur.com/i70ZzE7.jpg)

Color Options:
- Case: Black or Silver
- Plate: Black, Silver, or Red.
--Case renders
More

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Shipping
A separate shipping invoice will be sent out once the units are finished. The initial invoice will NOT include any shipping fees.
USPS for US addresses and DHL for internationals.
Buyers will be responsible for all shipping, tax, and import fees.

Lead Time:
Roughly 9 months with potential pandemic related delays.
Updates will be posted regularly on Geekhack, Instagram, and Discord.

Links:
- Merisi.Works (https://merisi.works)
- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/merisi.works/)
- Discord (https://discord.gg/fKmCxNE)

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Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | 24 Hour Group Buy Raffle Oct 1st
Post by: of_sam on Wed, 28 September 2022, 08:41:03: This looks nice. Best of luck with your gb :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | 24 Hour Group Buy Raffle Oct 1st
Post by: MSA_Vision on Wed, 28 September 2022, 10:01:52: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | 24 Hour Group Buy Raffle Oct 1st
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 01 October 2022, 11:45:13: Merisi Dodici Group Buy Raffle is now live.

Google Form will close in about 24 hours.

Changes will not be allowed after the form has been submitted. Please be mindful of that.

If you've participated in a Merisi GB previously, please enter the order number at the bottom of the form and I'll reach out to you about some additional colorway options.

https://forms.gle/yr1NrKjznCCpAGrB8

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Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | Raffle Form is live
Post by: Hinkerbottom on Sat, 01 October 2022, 15:49:45: absolutely lovely, great work MC!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | Raffle Form is live
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 01 October 2022, 23:16:58: Quote from: Hinkerbottom on Sat, 01 October 2022, 15:49:45
absolutely lovely, great work MC!

Thank you! Going to Brazil once this GB is fulfilled!
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | 1 hour left
Post by: packman86 on Sun, 02 October 2022, 14:48:02: Raffle closed.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | Invoicing...
Post by: Nonnegaard on Fri, 07 October 2022, 04:13:00: winner winner chicken dinner
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | Shipping...
Post by: packman86 on Wed, 12 October 2022, 21:15:50: Wasn't able to create a "Reserved" update post under the OP so I'll start one here.

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October 12 Update:

Order placed with factories.

* Timeline still on track
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November 9 Update:

Case:
Machining in progress…

PCB:
Prototyping Merisi x Mechlovin graphic.

Bags:
Done

* Timeline still on track
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December 8 Update:

Case:
Machining was halted a couple weeks ago when they discovered some errors in the aluminum.
New raw material has arrived and the CNC machines are back up and running.

PCB:
Prototype finished and production run is ready to move forward.

Bags:
Done

* Timeline still on track
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January 11 Update:

Case:
Machining finished.
Anodizing to start soon.

PCB:
Units being QC'd now.

Bags:
Done

* Timeline still on track
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February 22 Update:

Case:
Anodizing almost done
PC Wristrests done

PCB:
Done and out for delivery

Bags:
Done

* Timeline still on track
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March 9 Update:

Case:
Anodizing done.
Wristrests done.

PCB:
Delivered.

Bags:
Done

The units are currently being packaged up and will hopefully ship from the factory in the very near future.

* Timeline still on track

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April 3 Update:

Case:
All Dodici units are shipping via sea freight from the factory this week.
This usually takes about 30 days.

PCB:
Delivered.

Bags:
Done

Note on extras:
Additional units were ordered in case of QC issues.
Once GB fulfillment is done and extras are available, a sale will be done via raffle .

* Timeline still on track
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April 21 Update:

Dodici shipment is scheduled to arrive in the US later next week. 🚣‍♂️
Once on land, it usually takes about a week for them to arrive at the warehouse.

* Timeline still on track
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May 1 Update:

Units arrived and quality control is in progress...

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May 6 Update:

Shipping invoices going out.

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May 7 Update:

All shipping invoices have been sent out.

Address updates will processed later today.

Reply to the order email in case an address change is needed.

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May 11 Update:

A big chunk of orders are going out this weekend.

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May 13 Update:

Shipping labels have now been created for all group buy orders.

The orders containing wrist rests are getting an additional layer of packaging and those are already here and being boxed up.

A quick note on the wrist rests:
Since the material is softer than Dodici's aluminum, they are susceptible to micro scratching when placed against the keyboard.
If you have not used a polycarbonate product like this before, it is recommended that you place it gently up against the keyboard without rubbing or sliding up and down the aluminum case.

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May 23 Update:

QC and shipping still ongoing.
Expecting to get a large number of units picked up and shipped out at the end of the week.

EXTRAS: No updates.

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May 27 Update:

Tracking has been updated on a few additional orders.
The last batch of GB units were scheduled for pickup yesterday but nobody showed up. Unfortunately, this isn't unusual for scheduled pickups at the end of the week and before a holiday.
Hopefully these will be picked up soon after Monday's holiday (Memorial Day here in the US).

ExtraPriusPlease is doing a build stream of his Merisi Dodici today. https://www.twitch.tv/extrapriusplease

EXTRAS: No updates.
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June 2 Update:

DHL pickups scheduled but they don’t show up. Packages will be brought to a drop off location throughout next week. Can’t wait for these no-shows anymore.
Sorry for the delay.

EXTRAS: No updates.

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June 7 Update:

I've emailed those of you who's units will be delayed a few weeks because of wrist rest QC issue.
If you didn't receive this email, your unit will ship in the next day or two.

EXTRAS: No updates.

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June 22 Update:

Replacement wrist rests are machined. Waiting for sandblasting and packaging.
Hoping to have them in the next couple weeks.

EXTRAS: No updates.

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July 7 Update:

Wrist rests are done and are being shipped via airfreight to me now.
Hoping to have them end of next week and then fulfilment of the last units will be done very soon after.

EXTRAS: Likely.

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July 14 Update:

Wrist rests are here!

The last remaining GB units will go out early next week.
Again, so sorry for the delay on these handful of orders.

EXTRAS: Likely.

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July 20 Update:

The Merisi Dodici Group Buy is officialy fulfilled!
The last remaining GB units are on their way to customers now.

EXTRAS:

A raffle for the extra Dodici units will be posted on Sunday, July 30th.
The form will include some of the same parts as the original GB and will be open for ~24 hours.
Raffle rules and details will be shared once the Google Form is live.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | Shipping...
Post by: packman86 on Sat, 06 May 2023, 07:30:56: Please reply to your order confirmation email if you need to change shipping address.

BUMP for visibility.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | Extras Raffle July 30th
Post by: packman86 on Thu, 20 July 2023, 17:07:00: BUMP for extras information:

The Merisi Dodici Group Buy is officialy fulfilled!
The last remaining GB units are on their way to customers now.

EXTRAS:

A raffle for the extra Dodici units will be posted on Sunday, July 30th.
The form will include some of the same parts as the original GB and will be open for ~24 hours.
Raffle rules and details will be shared once the Google Form is live.
Title: Re: [GB] Merisi Dodici (Classic Alice Layout) | Extras LIVE
Post by: packman86 on Sun, 30 July 2023, 07:33:50: BUMP for Extras raffle

~~RAFFLE CONCLUDED~~