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Title: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: flashquark on Thu, 04 January 2018, 18:22:55
Announcing Round 2 of the group buy for the AMJ40 40% keyboard!

(https://flashquark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/AMJ40-Keyboard.jpg)
(https://flashquark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/AMJ40-Keyboard-Side.jpg)
(https://flashquark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/AMJ40-Keyboard-Profile.jpg)

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International orders accepted!
GB Closing Date: February 1st, 2018

The AMJ40 is a 40% keyboard with a high quality PCB and an anodized aluminum case and plate that uses QMK as its firmware.

The AMJ40 comes in two main configurations: Staggered or Ortholinear.

There are 4 possible layouts for Staggered and 2 possible layouts for Ortholinear.

While the PCBs are the same for either Staggered or Ortholinear, the plates are different.

There are many different combinations to choose from, so make sure to check them all out!

Main Kit $150 per kit

Staggered Kit:
(https://flashquark.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/AMJ40-Case-Kit-Blue-1024x768.jpg)

Ortholinear Kit:
(https://flashquark.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/AMJ40-Ortholinear-Kit-1024x1024.jpg)


6 Layout Options:

(https://flashquark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Layouts.jpg)


Aluminum Case Colors:

Aluminum cases come in 13 colors: Orange, Silver, Gold, Titanium Grey, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Black, Light Pink, Purple, Fluorescent Green, Yellow, Peach Red, and Red.

You can see the actual colors of the cases below:

(https://flashquark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/7wnAIaU.png)

Assembly Service
There is also the option of having the keyboard coming completely assembled. In order to get this done, you will also need to order all of the necessary additional parts particular to a specific layout Therefore, you will also need to specify which of the 6 layouts you wish to have. Assembly will cost $30 USD.


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Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: MMKB on Thu, 04 January 2018, 22:55:57
I saw AMJ R1 during the 2017 NorCal meet-up and I was really appreciating the compact-ness of it. The case seems really sharp and angular, neither too fat or too shallow. Man I'll have to sell one of my 40% boards to buy it then.

If it comes with blocked corners (1.25 on each side) then I'd buy three at once. :D But I understand that it would not be quite viable given a unibody case.
Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: MMKB on Thu, 04 January 2018, 23:04:23
Actually, does the plate/case work with the Daisy PCB from KP*? Looks like it will. I really like to order one case+plate if possible.

* https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=559132185573 (https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=559132185573)
Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: flashquark on Sat, 06 January 2018, 10:50:03
Its might work with the Daisy PCB, but Im not positive though. If you can get exact measurements for the Daisy, I can check it for ya though!
Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: MMKB on Sun, 07 January 2018, 13:45:56
Quote from: flashquark on Sat, 06 January 2018, 10:50:03
Its might work with the Daisy PCB, but Im not positive though. If you can get exact measurements for the Daisy, I can check it for ya though!

Took a closer look. AMJ40 is tray mounted which requires holes on the plate and the PCB. The holes on the Daisy are located differently so won't match. Will order one anyhow. GLWGB!
Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: flashquark on Wed, 10 January 2018, 12:31:05
Quote from: Khylnn on Sun, 07 January 2018, 13:45:56
Quote from: flashquark on Sat, 06 January 2018, 10:50:03
Its might work with the Daisy PCB, but Im not positive though. If you can get exact measurements for the Daisy, I can check it for ya though!

Took a closer look. AMJ40 is tray mounted which requires holes on the plate and the PCB. The holes on the Daisy are located differently so won't match. Will order one anyhow. GLWGB!

Ah yeah that's true. Also the AMJ40 PCB has a pretty tight fit into its case, so even if the screw holes lined up, the Daisy's dimensions may not have fit anyways.
Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: kmba on Wed, 10 January 2018, 15:49:19
I wish I could get used to a 40%, because these are awesome little boards.  Deceptively heavy.
Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: flashquark on Thu, 11 January 2018, 11:37:45
Quote from: tameone on Wed, 10 January 2018, 15:49:19
I wish I could get used to a 40%, because these are awesome little boards.  Deceptively heavy.

You definitely need to use one for a week or two to really get used to it. But once you get a hang of where all the other characters and functions are under the layers, it becomes second nature!
It also really helps to make a custom keymap to fit your own needs.
Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: flashquark on Thu, 18 January 2018, 11:12:53
Just a reminder that there is only 15 days left to get your order in for this group buy!
Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: flashquark on Fri, 26 January 2018, 21:28:46
Only 6 days left for the GB!
Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: MMKB on Sun, 11 February 2018, 10:51:33
Everything good so far? Checked discord but didn’t see any update there.
Title: Re: [GB] AMJ40 40% keyboard Round 2
Post by: Haaaaaandrew on Wed, 18 April 2018, 13:54:53
Just got an email that my order from the GB is complete, does that mean we're ahead of schedule? My question was answered by a tracking number in my inbox :D