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Title: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Tue, 05 July 2016, 14:14:47
I am sitting on a pile of JD40 PCBs. I didn't want to sell the PCBs directly to the market, so I was considering running kits through our store for a whole DIY kit or assembled kit.

The aluminum case will be low profile, and it would be similar the JD45 case.
The plate will be stainless steel, and it will be finished with the hairline style.
Kits can be offered with Cherry or Gateron switches.

The price for a DIY kit will run from $135-150 and assembled will be $170+.

I'll also be working on a PBT Cherry Profile set exclusive for the JD40 Kits. The cost will run around $40-50.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: nickheller on Tue, 05 July 2016, 14:17:01
I'd be interested in a DIY kit, would be nice to get a spare case and plate for the pcb I already have, but not the end of the world since it was pretty cheap.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: romevi on Tue, 05 July 2016, 14:29:19
I'd be interested in a DIY kit, would be nice to get a spare case and plate for the pcb I already have, but not the end of the world since it was pretty cheap.

nice
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: polentA on Tue, 05 July 2016, 15:34:54
I'm definitely interested in an assembled JD40, but would want to see the case first before making a decision. Also interested in the keyset too!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: lolpes on Tue, 05 July 2016, 15:49:15
Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: HannahPeach on Tue, 05 July 2016, 15:52:53
This would be crazy nice, good work so far!  :)
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Tue, 05 July 2016, 15:53:38
I'm definitely interested in an assembled JD40, but would want to see the case first before making a decision. Also interested in the keyset too!

We'll definitely be showing samples of the cases before this happens.

I'd be interested in a DIY kit, would be nice to get a spare case and plate for the pcb I already have, but not the end of the world since it was pretty cheap.

We can probably make that happen :)
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: CosmosAtlas on Tue, 05 July 2016, 20:48:23
I will definitely pick up a full kit and the special keyset if they went are available.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: alienman82 on Tue, 05 July 2016, 21:05:20
I am interested :D  always wanted a 40%
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Gengarfan on Tue, 05 July 2016, 23:02:20
Definitely down for one
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: kolec94 on Tue, 05 July 2016, 23:17:33
im interested in a kit and also parts of the kit
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: DreLLin on Wed, 06 July 2016, 09:30:36
definitely interested in an assembled kit.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 06 July 2016, 13:34:03
I should have pictures and final pricing up real soon! I just wanted people to know there will not be a HHKB style one.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Wed, 06 July 2016, 20:52:31
Definitely interested. Will be waiting to see pictures though.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: switchnollie on Wed, 06 July 2016, 21:41:16
Would be interested in one, option for no plate?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: MajorKoos on Wed, 06 July 2016, 21:46:28
I'd be in for the case/plate/keycaps.
I've already got some PCBs.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 07 July 2016, 23:41:18
Would be interested in one, option for no plate?

We can make that happen.

I'm having samples sent to me soon!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Gengarfan on Thu, 07 July 2016, 23:51:22
Will there be a blue color offered for the cases? Or colors other than black/silver?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 07 July 2016, 23:55:39
Will there be a blue color offered for the cases? Or colors other than black/silver?

Most likely not :(
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: chuckdee on Fri, 08 July 2016, 00:18:57
interested, depending, of course, on look of case
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 08 July 2016, 18:05:27
http://imgur.com/a/pn6ey

Your choice of Gateron, Cherry, or Matias switches. We will get a few samples soon.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: ironpup on Fri, 08 July 2016, 18:23:39
I'd be down for this
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: shangrila500 on Sun, 10 July 2016, 00:11:22
Heck yeah! I'd be interested in one as well!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: mrboovn on Sun, 10 July 2016, 00:53:08
Definitely get one  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sun, 10 July 2016, 09:54:40
Is this affiliated with jdcarpe?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Sun, 10 July 2016, 10:07:57
Is this affiliated with jdcarpe?

The PCBs are! They are also helping us with the files.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Parzival on Fri, 15 July 2016, 16:30:45
I am interested
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: ccarlitos2 on Sat, 16 July 2016, 10:15:08
Will you be selling the caps separate or just within the GB?


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Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Shikarikato on Sat, 16 July 2016, 19:55:53
totally interested
even more so if mx linear gray are offered or at least clears
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Sun, 17 July 2016, 10:56:53
Will you be selling the caps separate or just within the GB?


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just within the group buy!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: braidn on Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:14:39
Might be down for one. Love that the JD40 is spreading around. Also dig that the diodes are soldiered on the v2 board.
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Post by: robotmaxtron on Mon, 18 July 2016, 10:27:46
If we can get the price point down to $135 I'd be VERY interested. Please consider selling just the cases as well since many of us might have already ordered a JD40 pcb. I'm not ready to spend $200+ on a board that I'm not convinced that the viability is there.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: tacnificent on Fri, 22 July 2016, 17:28:00
Interested in a kit depending on case options/colors

*edit* also in for chocolatier 40% so i'm commited to getting one at this point but whether or not it's from 1uk or you guys will depend on which case options mesh with the brown kcs
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 22 July 2016, 19:28:31
If we can get the price point down to $135 I'd be VERY interested. Please consider selling just the cases as well since many of us might have already ordered a JD40 pcb. I'm not ready to spend $200+ on a board that I'm not convinced that the viability is there.

We are hoping to keep it that low, but it will be $50 extra for the keycaps!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: vafan on Sat, 23 July 2016, 09:56:54
Subcribed
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: shangrila500 on Sat, 23 July 2016, 18:38:03
If we can get the price point down to $135 I'd be VERY interested. Please consider selling just the cases as well since many of us might have already ordered a JD40 pcb. I'm not ready to spend $200+ on a board that I'm not convinced that the viability is there.

We are hoping to keep it that low, but it will be $50 extra for the keycaps!

As long as they are just an optional add-on I doubt people would mind.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Parzival on Sat, 23 July 2016, 20:01:34
I for one would like to have the keycaps included.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: shangrila500 on Sat, 23 July 2016, 20:51:32
I for one would like to have the keycaps included.

As would I but since there are a lot of people who don't need or don't want the keycaps it would be easier to make them an optional add-on instead of making it higher for everyone. That would mean less sales because the people who have sets to use don't want to pay extra money when they could have it for cheaper.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Oatburner on Mon, 25 July 2016, 20:39:22
Interested. I wasn't a big fan of the case design of the original JD40 kits, but I think a proper aluminum case could look great.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Parzival on Mon, 25 July 2016, 22:27:33
I for one would like to have the keycaps included.

As would I but since there are a lot of people who don't need or don't want the keycaps it would be easier to make them an optional add-on instead of making it higher for everyone. That would mean less sales because the people who have sets to use don't want to pay extra money when they could have it for cheaper.

Oh I am not saying they should be a forced include, just expressing my like of having caps with my board, I completely understand having a set already and just wanting to use that instead
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Tue, 26 July 2016, 09:44:52
Interested
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Tue, 26 July 2016, 13:02:28
I'm just waiting for the samples. They should be here real soon!

I'll take some pictures as soon as I do!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Geckt on Tue, 26 July 2016, 13:32:40
I'm just waiting for the samples. They should be here real soon!

I'll take some pictures as soon as I do!

Does low profile means no blocked corner version?

Edit: mistook it for JD45's that had that version.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 28 July 2016, 17:32:08
(http://i.imgur.com/Ac5bz0D.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/IkSvLna.jpg)

I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: b4d_tR1p on Thu, 28 July 2016, 17:52:33
nice man  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: xondat on Thu, 28 July 2016, 17:54:19
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ac5bz0D.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IkSvLna.jpg)


I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!
Looks super clean. How tall is the case once the plate is in?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: robotmaxtron on Thu, 28 July 2016, 21:41:51
ooooo. Very excited about this.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: srang on Fri, 29 July 2016, 11:31:59
Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Fri, 29 July 2016, 20:00:29
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ac5bz0D.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IkSvLna.jpg)


I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!

Yes sir, looks like this case will create the floating keys effect. Yes, I'd love to see a Kelly green case & hopefully a yellow. Honestly just want something as opposed the same old silver & black case options. Come to think of it, a navy case would be nice & it's rare that navy cases are offered.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: dintmeister on Tue, 02 August 2016, 13:05:25
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ac5bz0D.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IkSvLna.jpg)


I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!

That case looks sick! I've been looking for a nice JD40 case for awhile and I'd definitely buy this!! Looking forward to getting more details about the buy.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: mind_funeral on Tue, 02 August 2016, 15:22:40
I'm down like 4 flat tires for a $140 JD 40 kit!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: MkLovin on Tue, 02 August 2016, 15:26:14
I am definitely interested!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 05 August 2016, 15:18:47
samples are coming in next week!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: HannahPeach on Fri, 05 August 2016, 16:47:20
samples are coming in next week!

That's great News!!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: DaveB on Sun, 07 August 2016, 20:54:17
I'd love this in burnt orange anodyzing; I'm thinking about caps in autumnal colors, too.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ac5bz0D.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IkSvLna.jpg)


Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 10 August 2016, 14:39:20
We have the samples in hand! We'll start building them as soon as we get some switches in :)
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Wed, 10 August 2016, 15:46:43
Looking forward to visuals!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: MaNiFeX on Thu, 18 August 2016, 12:49:00
Definitely interested!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 18 August 2016, 13:40:35
100% interested.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Thu, 18 August 2016, 18:03:49
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ac5bz0D.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IkSvLna.jpg)


I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!

These are such standard color options. Why not do something more interesting?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 18 August 2016, 18:08:08
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ac5bz0D.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IkSvLna.jpg)


I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!

These are such standard color options. Why not do something more interesting?

Definitely possible. We had the samples from last week already. We are just awaiting some external products to complete the build and do some sound-testing on this quality stainless steel plate.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 18 August 2016, 21:04:42

Definitely possible. We had the samples from last week already. We are just awaiting some external products to complete the build and do some sound-testing on this quality stainless steel plate.

If you're taking suggestions into consideration I'd love purple/violet and pink at least, even red or lime green would be cool. Black/white/silver are classics of course and I like white cases personally but I'm more of a unique colour kinda guy.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: MediocreBadGuy23 on Thu, 18 August 2016, 21:19:25

Definitely possible. We had the samples from last week already. We are just awaiting some external products to complete the build and do some sound-testing on this quality stainless steel plate.

If you're taking suggestions into consideration I'd love purple/violet and pink at least, even red or lime green would be cool. Black/white/silver are classics of course and I like white cases personally but I'm more of a unique colour kinda guy.
I might be down for purple
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: switchnollie on Thu, 18 August 2016, 21:29:27
Nice, those cases look great.

Like TEX 60% :)
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: tacnificent on Fri, 19 August 2016, 10:57:52
Partial to british racing green or burnt orange personally if you're taking suggestions. Or at the very least, something that will look decent with TAC (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-amazing-chocolatier-custom-sa-keycap-set?mode=guest_open)
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Fri, 19 August 2016, 11:12:28
Partial to british racing green or burnt orange personally if you're taking suggestions. Or at the very least, something that will look decent with TAC (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-amazing-chocolatier-custom-sa-keycap-set?mode=guest_open)

Brown, gold, or any bright color would look great with the Chocolatier set!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: odd on Fri, 19 August 2016, 18:32:20
I'm super down. I now own both JD40 and JD45 and would love any extra gear I could get for the spare PCB's i have plus keyset's just for the JD40? count me in.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Sat, 20 August 2016, 22:17:52
Partial to british racing green or burnt orange personally if you're taking suggestions. Or at the very least, something that will look decent with TAC (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-amazing-chocolatier-custom-sa-keycap-set?mode=guest_open)

I too am down for both colorways!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: bbrotha on Mon, 22 August 2016, 09:59:27
Purple or Cyan I'm in!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Happylomo on Tue, 06 September 2016, 19:28:42
any updates on the kits, Sherry?  :)
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 12 September 2016, 15:10:52
any updates on the kits, Sherry?  :)

Heya!

Yeah, we'll be bringing 1~2 to the meet up in LA on September 17 to show off the keyboard. Group buy will commence shortly after.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 12 September 2016, 16:15:39
any updates on the kits, Sherry?  :)

Heya!

Yeah, we'll be bringing 1~2 to the meet up to show off the keyboard. Group buy will commence shortly after.

y u do dis, wallet still recovering from the Keyboard & Co + all the artisans that have been popping up as of late haha.

Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 12 September 2016, 17:22:25
any updates on the kits, Sherry?  :)

Heya!

Yeah, we'll be bringing 1~2 to the meet up to show off the keyboard. Group buy will commence shortly after.

y u do dis, wallet still recovering from the Keyboard & Co + all the artisans that have been popping up as of late haha.

Looking forward to it!

Will you be attending the meet up? I really can't wait to show this keyboard. It's amazingly smooth, but that can be good and bad.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 12 September 2016, 17:32:48
Will you be attending the meet up? I really can't wait to show this keyboard. It's amazingly smooth, but that can be good and bad.

Oh no, unfortunately not, I wish I could! I meant I'm looking forward to the JD40s becoming available - will you still offer assembly as an option as you tend to with your kits?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 12 September 2016, 18:00:26
Will you be attending the meet up? I really can't wait to show this keyboard. It's amazingly smooth, but that can be good and bad.

Oh no, unfortunately not, I wish I could! I meant I'm looking forward to the JD40s becoming available - will you still offer assembly as an option as you tend to with your kits?

Haha, yeah. I just wanted to know if you were coming so you can try out the keyboard!

The keyboard will be offered through assembly. The assembly is really clean. :)
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 12 September 2016, 18:11:43
Haha, yeah. I just wanted to know if you were coming so you can try out the keyboard!

The keyboard will be offered through assembly. The assembly is really clean. :)

I'd love to! I'm sure I'll like it though even without trying it, but it'd be very cool. Living in Europe and in a small country at that makes it so I have to miss out on all the cool events and meets that you guys get together in the US.

Glad to hear it'll be offered fully assembled! I'm too lazy and incompetent to solder stuff myself haha.

When is the meet by the way? Just curious.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Happylomo on Mon, 12 September 2016, 18:50:06
Heya!

Yeah, we'll be bringing 1~2 to the meet up in LA on September 17 to show off the keyboard. Group buy will commence shortly after.

Awesome! post some pics too if possible?   :thumb:
Thankyouu
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 12 September 2016, 18:50:56
Haha, yeah. I just wanted to know if you were coming so you can try out the keyboard!

The keyboard will be offered through assembly. The assembly is really clean. :)

I'd love to! I'm sure I'll like it though even without trying it, but it'd be very cool. Living in Europe and in a small country at that makes it so I have to miss out on all the cool events and meets that you guys get together in the US.

Glad to hear it'll be offered fully assembled! I'm too lazy and incompetent to solder stuff myself haha.

When is the meet by the way? Just curious.

This upcoming Saturday!

Heya!

Yeah, we'll be bringing 1~2 to the meet up in LA on September 17 to show off the keyboard. Group buy will commence shortly after.

Awesome! post some pics too if possible?   :thumb:
Thankyouu

We will definitely post pictures, but you might see pictures from other people before you see ours hahaha
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Mon, 12 September 2016, 18:59:26
any updates on the kits, Sherry?  :)

Heya!

Yeah, we'll be bringing 1~2 to the meet up to show off the keyboard. Group buy will commence shortly after.

y u do dis, wallet still recovering from the Keyboard & Co + all the artisans that have been popping up as of late haha.

Looking forward to it!

LOL, too funny, Virgrith,
Artisans have gotten me too. My first was a yellow Mechashark, followed by 3 hot key projects (2 beserkers (yellow, navy) & 1 navy raven), 1 holy oops (red berserker), & 2 incoming  WOB twisted crusaders (black & red). August was a busy month indeed. I'll be ready for the GB. Sherry, what are going to be the options, such as case colors, switches (such as cherry, gaterons), and will LEDs be an option? Oh yeah, one more thing, along with the split space bar option, will a single 6.25 space bar option be available too?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 12 September 2016, 20:43:55
any updates on the kits, Sherry?  :)

Heya!

Yeah, we'll be bringing 1~2 to the meet up to show off the keyboard. Group buy will commence shortly after.

y u do dis, wallet still recovering from the Keyboard & Co + all the artisans that have been popping up as of late haha.

Looking forward to it!

LOL, too funny, Virgrith,
Artisans have gotten me too. My first was a yellow Mechashark, followed by 3 hot key projects (2 beserkers (yellow, navy) & 1 navy raven), 1 holy oops (red berserker), & 2 incoming  WOB twisted crusaders (black & red). August was a busy month indeed. I'll be ready for the GB. Sherry, what are going to be the options, such as case colors, switches (such as cherry, gaterons), and will LEDs be an option? Oh yeah, one more thing, along with the split space bar option, will a single 6.25 space bar option be available too?

We'll announce the options next Monday, but you can talk to us about at the LA meet up!

I'll let you know that LED will not be an option we are working on though.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 12 September 2016, 20:56:23
We will definitely post pictures, but you might see pictures from other people before you see ours hahaha

Hey Saturday already! Very cool, I hope you all have a great time Sherry, looking forward to the pictures and the options announcement for the JD40 on Monday!!

LOL, too funny, Virgrith,
Artisans have gotten me too. My first was a yellow Mechashark, followed by 3 hot key projects (2 beserkers (yellow, navy) & 1 navy raven), 1 holy oops (red berserker), & 2 incoming  WOB twisted crusaders (black & red). August was a busy month indeed. I'll be ready for the GB. Sherry, what are going to be the options, such as case colors, switches (such as cherry, gaterons), and will LEDs be an option? Oh yeah, one more thing, along with the split space bar option, will a single 6.25 space bar option be available too?

Haha yea, I bought a bunch of artisans through Massdrop (multiple Gems, multiple Jelly Keys, etc), a few Hot Key Project ones (can't wait for the black Raven for both my topre and MX especially) and a bunch of others. Going to be ordering plenty of HolyOOPS aluminium caps too soon enough (dat Totoro tho), rip wallet forever.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Mon, 12 September 2016, 21:17:09
We will definitely post pictures, but you might see pictures from other people before you see ours hahaha

Hey Saturday already! Very cool, I hope you all have a great time Sherry, looking forward to the pictures and the options announcement for the JD40 on Monday!!

LOL, too funny, Virgrith,
Artisans have gotten me too. My first was a yellow Mechashark, followed by 3 hot key projects (2 beserkers (yellow, navy) & 1 navy raven), 1 holy oops (red berserker), & 2 incoming  WOB twisted crusaders (black & red). August was a busy month indeed. I'll be ready for the GB. Sherry, what are going to be the options, such as case colors, switches (such as cherry, gaterons), and will LEDs be an option? Oh yeah, one more thing, along with the split space bar option, will a single 6.25 space bar option be available too?

Haha yea, I bought a bunch of artisans through Massdrop (multiple Gems, multiple Jelly Keys, etc), a few Hot Key Project ones (can't wait for the black Raven for both my topre and MX especially) and a bunch of others. Going to be ordering plenty of HolyOOPS aluminium caps too soon enough (dat Totoro tho), rip wallet forever.

Oh yeah, I forgot about my MD JellyKeys set which I'm patiently waiting for. I decided to chill on the MD gems b/c I got another chance at the keyclack AMJ40 gb that I forgot about. I figure w/ that November ship date I'll get another shot at them, so I wasn't bothered for skipping it. I hope to get that Black Beserker soon after talking to Martin Yeah. As of now I'm getting a list of previous HKP artisans to see if Martin may have any left overs that I can buy. I'm really looking forward to using some artisan on the Originative JD40 board. I'm looking forward to the Sherry's options.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Mon, 12 September 2016, 21:22:04
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Ac5bz0D.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IkSvLna.jpg)


I do not have the samples in hand yet. I'll show more when I do get some pictures.

Some options for colors:

Grey
Silver
Rose Pink
Red
and Black

Let me know what you guys think!

That case looks sick! I've been looking for a nice JD40 case for awhile and I'd definitely buy this!! Looking forward to getting more details about the buy.
I love that case too, if Sherry is still sticking w/ those colors, it's between rose pink & red. I just need to see what the colors look like in order to decide.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 12 September 2016, 21:31:09
I'm sure grey, black and rose pink will all look awesome! I'm secretly hoping for purple (my favourite colour), rose gold/champagne or just white but I'm happy enough with the options Sherry suggested.

PS: Let me know if there's any super cool caps in that list Martin is going to be sending you, I asked him about a Macaroon (baby blue/pink) raven for my CtrlAlt Miami board but was told it is no longer available.  :( At least my regular black ravens and berserker will arrive tomorrow I'm hoping, or the day after, so that's cool.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Mon, 12 September 2016, 21:45:30
I'm sure grey, black and rose pink will all look awesome! I'm secretly hoping for purple (my favourite colour), rose gold/champagne or just white but I'm happy enough with the options Sherry suggested.

PS: Let me know if there's any super cool caps in that list Martin is going to be sending you, I asked him about a Macaroon (baby blue/pink) raven for my CtrlAlt Miami board but was told it is no longer available.  :( At least my regular black ravens and berserker will arrive tomorrow I'm hoping, or the day after, so that's cool.

Understood, I've got you. I'm primarily interested in the black/purple & translucent purple Ravens. I've already got a purple minivan, will have a turquoise arrow layout van soon. I try to have different keyboard cases b/c I love colors!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Vigrith on Mon, 12 September 2016, 22:02:27
Understood, I've got you. I'm primarily interested in the black/purple & translucent purple Ravens. I've already got a purple minivan, will have a turquoise arrow layout van soon. I try to have different keyboard cases b/c I love colors!

Yea the black/purple raven is awesome and the translucents are cool too; mechsupply will be getting a pretty large batch of neon yellow & coral translucent berserkers fairly soon from Martin as well so I'll be getting in on that, probably for 2 of each. Need to order some more topre artisans too because I'm getting a HHKB soon enough (probably around new years), so far the only one I'll have is one of the Ravens I'm getting.

Jealous of the purple minivan, that must look awesome! I got in on the turquoise arrow layout too on MD, will be having a friend assemble it for me right after the kit arrives (bless her cotton socks for having the patience because I'm inept) - very much looking forward to that.

Need to start thinking of a cool set to use with this JD40 board as well for once it arrives! I probably have some that fit already but you know.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Mon, 12 September 2016, 22:06:28
Understood, I've got you. I'm primarily interested in the black/purple & translucent purple Ravens. I've already got a purple minivan, will have a turquoise arrow layout van soon. I try to have different keyboard cases b/c I love colors!

Yea the black/purple raven is awesome and the translucents are cool too; mechsupply will be getting a pretty large batch of neon yellow & coral translucent berserkers fairly soon from Martin as well so I'll be getting in on that, probably for 2 of each. Need to order some more topre artisans too because I'm getting a HHKB soon enough (probably around new years), so far the only one I'll have is one of the Ravens I'm getting.

Jealous of the purple minivan, that must look awesome! I got in on the turquoise arrow layout too on MD, will be having a friend assemble it for me right after the kit arrives (bless her cotton socks for having the patience because I'm inept) - very much looking forward to that.

Need to start thinking of a cool set to use with this JD40 board as well for once it arrives! I probably have some that fit already but you know.

I believe this https://www.originativeco.com/products/modern-beige?variant=18906335429  or this https://www.originativeco.com/products/modern-beige?variant=18906335173 will be nice w/ the hot pink case.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: MaNiFeX on Tue, 20 September 2016, 12:15:39
any updates on the kits, Sherry?  :)

Heya!

Yeah, we'll be bringing 1~2 to the meet up in LA on September 17 to show off the keyboard. Group buy will commence shortly after.

I want one!  Can't wait!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Tue, 20 September 2016, 16:11:52
any updates on the kits, Sherry?  :)

Heya!

Yeah, we'll be bringing 1~2 to the meet up to show off the keyboard. Group buy will commence shortly after.

y u do dis, wallet still recovering from the Keyboard & Co + all the artisans that have been popping up as of late haha.

Looking forward to it!

LOL, too funny, Virgrith,
Artisans have gotten me too. My first was a yellow Mechashark, followed by 3 hot key projects (2 beserkers (yellow, navy) & 1 navy raven), 1 holy oops (red berserker), & 2 incoming  WOB twisted crusaders (black & red). August was a busy month indeed. I'll be ready for the GB. Sherry, what are going to be the options, such as case colors, switches (such as cherry, gaterons), and will LEDs be an option? Oh yeah, one more thing, along with the split space bar option, will a single 6.25 space bar option be available too?

We'll announce the options next Monday, but you can talk to us about at the LA meet up!

I'll let you know that LED will not be an option we are working on though.

I'm on the east coast (NC)....The LED situation is okay w/ me, I can take care of that. One more question, will your new mod switches be offered w/ your "assembled Sherry40s?"
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: olijuice on Fri, 07 October 2016, 23:23:17
I would be totally down for this. Is this the v1 or v2 version of the PCB and plate? From what I understand the v2 allows for more customizations to the bottom row?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Fri, 07 October 2016, 23:59:02
I would be totally down for this. Is this the v1 or v2 version of the PCB and plate? From what I understand the v2 allows for more customizations to the bottom row?
It's the JD40 V2 PCB.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Badwrench on Sat, 08 October 2016, 00:15:05
I don't know if I missed it in the thread, but will the cap sets be a stand alone option for those of us that already have a jd40?  I would love a cherry profile set that actually matches the layout. 
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: olijuice on Sat, 08 October 2016, 00:24:09
I don't know if I missed it in the thread, but will the cap sets be a stand alone option for those of us that already have a jd40?  I would love a cherry profile set that actually matches the layout. 

Earlier in the thread sherryton says it will be only within the GB :(

I would be totally down for this. Is this the v1 or v2 version of the PCB and plate? From what I understand the v2 allows for more customizations to the bottom row?
It's the JD40 V2 PCB.

Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: TixoRebel on Thu, 01 December 2016, 08:05:45
Would it be possible to get a kit without switches as I'm already sitting on a bunch?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Fri, 02 December 2016, 14:08:08
Would it be possible to get a kit without switches as I'm already sitting on a bunch?

Based off what I know, I believe Sherryton's JD40 kit will be sold with the option of assembled or diy. I know I'm looking forward to it!
Edit-here, Sherryton mentioned it at the start of this interest check: "The price for a DIY kit will run from $135-150 and assembled will be $170+."
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: mniels on Sun, 08 January 2017, 17:34:11

Absolutely interested, lets make it happen!!!!!


Like, soon.   :D
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Happylomo on Sat, 14 January 2017, 08:23:17
yes, me too!! any updates on this project, sherryton?   ;D
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: MaNiFeX on Wed, 18 January 2017, 21:21:27
Definitely interested!   :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: vafan on Wed, 18 January 2017, 23:39:57
So expensive

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Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Fri, 24 February 2017, 12:58:33
The group buy for Sherryton's JD40 is now live on: https://www.buyparty.io/projects/jd40/

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Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: mr scooty on Mon, 27 February 2017, 12:57:35
This kit is awesome. Any word on how reputable this buyparty.io group is? I know they're new
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 27 February 2017, 17:58:33
This kit is awesome. Any word on how reputable this buyparty.io group is? I know they're new

I'll be re-distributing the JD40. The web-site belongs to a friend!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: mr scooty on Tue, 28 February 2017, 00:34:53
This kit is awesome. Any word on how reputable this buyparty.io group is? I know they're new

I'll be re-distributing the JD40. The web-site belongs to a friend!

Awesome! Really excited about the JD40 case and was hoping for some of the other colors mentioned in the OP. Plus the buyparty site could use some work.. Pretty difficult to navigate, not sure how well the wordpress templates work for this type of site
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: tacnificent on Tue, 07 March 2017, 12:12:28
No case color options? Option for no switches?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Happylomo on Wed, 08 March 2017, 16:50:10

I'll be re-distributing the JD40. The web-site belongs to a friend!


So, u'll run ur own GB / Store for the JD40 kits, basically?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 08 March 2017, 16:51:10

I'll be re-distributing the JD40. The web-site belongs to a friend!


So, u'll run ur own GB / Store for the JD40 kits, basically?

No, I'll be re-distributing the one from buyparty. We'll have a re-launch next Friday.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: mr scooty on Wed, 08 March 2017, 17:52:20

No, I'll be re-distributing the one from buyparty. We'll have a re-launch next Friday.

If you're planning to rerun through buyparty, may I suggest doing some cleanup or changes to their login/account setup process. It was pretty finicky when I was trying to set up an account
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Wed, 08 March 2017, 17:53:19

No, I'll be re-distributing the one from buyparty. We'll have a re-launch next Friday.

If you're planning to rerun through buyparty, may I suggest doing some cleanup or changes to their login/account setup process. It was pretty finicky when I was trying to set up an account

Yeah, I've already told them to fix the account/login. We're going to try to bypass that if possible
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: mr scooty on Wed, 08 March 2017, 21:52:01

Yeah, I've already told them to fix the account/login. We're going to try to bypass that if possible

Awesome! Thanks a bunch. That was really my only issue with them. I definitely understand the benefits that come from template web dev kits like wordpress and wix, but without plugins/extra dev work they just become so darn difficult the second you try to make something a little out of the box...
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Fri, 17 March 2017, 17:15:44
No case color options? Option for no switches?
I've got the same question. I believe you mentioned case color options of black, grey, pink, and red. Also, I log into the site for it & there was no option to buy w/o switches.  Well, I'm looking forward to the next time around.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 17 March 2017, 17:30:26
No case color options? Option for no switches?
I've got the same question. I believe you mentioned case color options of black, grey, pink, and red. Also, I log into the site for it & there was no option to buy w/o switches.  Well, I'm looking forward to the next time around.


The JD40 itself only comes with the case, plate, and pcb. The switches are on the side and you can choose to order them.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Fri, 17 March 2017, 17:34:03
No case color options? Option for no switches?
I've got the same question. I believe you mentioned case color options of black, grey, pink, and red. Also, I log into the site for it & there was no option to buy w/o switches.  Well, I'm looking forward to the next time around.


The JD40 itself only comes with the case, plate, and pcb. The switches are on the side and you can choose to order them.
Thanks & are different case colors an option?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: sherryton on Fri, 17 March 2017, 17:35:34
No case color options? Option for no switches?
I've got the same question. I believe you mentioned case color options of black, grey, pink, and red. Also, I log into the site for it & there was no option to buy w/o switches.  Well, I'm looking forward to the next time around.


The JD40 itself only comes with the case, plate, and pcb. The switches are on the side and you can choose to order them.
Thanks & are different case colors an option?

Yeah, I'll add that information. We're going to do a new re-launch. This is where the MOD-SH will be sold and limited to only 100 units!

We're also going to drop the price of the JD40 to welcome new buyers. The current buy isn't 'Live' yet.
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Fri, 17 March 2017, 17:39:40
No case color options? Option for no switches?
I've got the same question. I believe you mentioned case color options of black, grey, pink, and red. Also, I log into the site for it & there was no option to buy w/o switches.  Well, I'm looking forward to the next time around.


The JD40 itself only comes with the case, plate, and pcb. The switches are on the side and you can choose to order them.
Thanks & are different case colors an option?

Yeah, I'll add that information. We're going to do a new re-launch. This is where the MOD-SH will be sold and limited to only 100 units!

We're also going to drop the price of the JD40 to welcome new buyers. The current buy isn't 'Live' yet.

Great, I'm in for a set of Mod SH switches too. Thanks
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: mr scooty on Mon, 27 March 2017, 14:50:21
No case color options? Option for no switches?
I've got the same question. I believe you mentioned case color options of black, grey, pink, and red. Also, I log into the site for it & there was no option to buy w/o switches.  Well, I'm looking forward to the next time around.


The JD40 itself only comes with the case, plate, and pcb. The switches are on the side and you can choose to order them.
Thanks & are different case colors an option?

Yeah, I'll add that information. We're going to do a new re-launch. This is where the MOD-SH will be sold and limited to only 100 units!

We're also going to drop the price of the JD40 to welcome new buyers. The current buy isn't 'Live' yet.

Any word on when this might begin?
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: William_S_Jones on Tue, 02 May 2017, 11:43:35
No case color options? Option for no switches?
I've got the same question. I believe you mentioned case color options of black, grey, pink, and red. Also, I log into the site for it & there was no option to buy w/o switches.  Well, I'm looking forward to the next time around.


The JD40 itself only comes with the case, plate, and pcb. The switches are on the side and you can choose to order them.
Thanks & are different case colors an option?

Yeah, I'll add that information. We're going to do a new re-launch. This is where the MOD-SH will be sold and limited to only 100 units!

We're also going to drop the price of the JD40 to welcome new buyers. The current buy isn't 'Live' yet.

Any word on when this might begin?
It's live now: https://originative.co/products/jd40-pcb
I talked to Sherryton yestetday & it hasn't reached MOQ yet. To everyone that said they "wanted one," please join this gb." I joined yesterday (rose gold kit), everyone interested, please join by the last day, this Friday (5/5/2017), I know we can do it!
Title: Re: [IC] JD40 Kits
Post by: Photoelectric on Tue, 02 May 2017, 12:22:54
Thread locked as the IC phase has been finished.  Please discuss the group buy in a dedicated GB thread or in the absence of one either contact Sherryton directly or discuss it in the Originative section.  Thank you.