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Title: [GB] Machida - WKL/HHKB 40% Keyboard - March 11th to April 2nd
Post by: fruitykeeb on Fri, 10 March 2023, 23:49:55

(https://i.imgur.com/32Jqeqr.jpeg)

Machida Group Buy
마치다
Premium WKL/HHKB 40% Keyboard

https://www.fruitykeeb.xyz (https://www.fruitykeeb.xyz)
March 11th @ 12pm CST - April 2nd @ midnight

Shipping Estimated by Q4 2023


Prototype Photos

(https://i.imgur.com/iCMLdQf.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JytQ33U.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jm0f5T6.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/v7WFE1k.jpeg)
HHKB Model has been adjusted to fix the gaps on either end :thumb:

(https://i.imgur.com/KAtqEu0.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/OlTXDeY.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/i7qOoEB.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WNWTSKf.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Is2H2GY.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ushwW5v.jpeg)

More Photos ;D
More
(https://i.imgur.com/ObjkkC1.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yW11m6U.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ifj5rrK.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/KhtkfVs.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lozF1A5.jpeg)




Contents

1. Group Buy Details
2. Configs/Colors
3. Media
4. Thanks



Group Buy Details

Machida (pronounced ma-chi-da) is a Premium 40% Keyboard, sporting a 13u WKL or HHKB layout, and utilizes an o-ring bottom + gasket top mount construction.
Supported Layouts:
More
(https://i.imgur.com/27DsdKz.png)

http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/312b2b566020b60bf0aceead0c90a41a (http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/312b2b566020b60bf0aceead0c90a41a)

Exploded View:
More
(https://i.imgur.com/WddlZp1.png)


Keyboard Specifications:
- Typing Angle: 5.0o
- Case Materials: Anodized Aluminum Top and Bottom Body, Brass Weight
- Mounting: Gummy O-Ring Bottom and Gasket Top
- PCB: Solder PCB with USB-C Daughterboard - Configurable with VIAL
- Front Height: 19mm Effective Height

What's Included:
- Aluminum Case (in config of choice)
- Brass Weight (Blasted or PVD)
- Solder PCB
- Black Aluminum Plate
- Daughterboard and JST
- 70A O-Ring and Gaskets
- Hardware for Assembly
- Carrying Case
- Feet
- Authentication Card

Pricing:
$380 for Red, Turquoise, and Silver Anodize
$390 for E-White and Black Anodize

Addons:
$45 for Extra Solder PCB
$20-35 for Extra Plate (Alu, PC, CF, and FR4)
$7 for 50/70A O-Rings and Extra DB/Cables

www.fruitykeeb.xyz (http://www.fruitykeeb.xyz)

25 units MOQ, not capped. Limited to what I'm willing to fulfill ;D


Configs/Colors

Configurations:
Colors (see below)
WKL or HHKB Layouts
Rear Engraving
What's that mean?
More
(https://i.imgur.com/NecfHsy.jpg)


Red + Brass
(https://i.imgur.com/Vyw0i8n.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/kYBEsWd.jpeg)

Turquoise + Brass
(https://i.imgur.com/gQ8VLvF.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/q2Wci5l.jpeg)

Silver + Brass
(https://i.imgur.com/1msUEdw.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/0E01JOi.jpeg)

E-White + Brass
(https://i.imgur.com/FBm8VsY.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/uv3yryE.jpeg)

Black + Black PVD Brass
(https://i.imgur.com/ZRmr4Jo.jpeg)(https://i.imgur.com/mJQD92n.jpeg)



Media

Xinxinwong Typing Test

Xinxinwong Showcase

Xinxinwong Vod Recap

Keebnewb Stream Vod

Nainaigogo Typing Test



Thanks

Thanks to OCM for the artwork and actually carrying this hobby
Dani for pushing this to become something truly unique
Stilou Studio for the original inspiration and their blessing for the design
Derek for the many late nights searching for inspiration
All the prototype buyers for their trust and enabling this design to see the light

And Everyone who has bought any of my boards and supported me along the way.

Thank you



Closing

Consider joining the Fruitykeeb Discord (https://www.fruitykeeb.xyz/discord) if you enjoy my work and following the Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fruitykeebs/) for more content.

Thanks for checking this out :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Machida - WKL/HHKB 40% Keyboard - March 11th to April 2nd
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 14 March 2023, 17:41:27
Approved :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] Machida - WKL/HHKB 40% Keyboard - March 11th to April 2nd
Post by: Meepergon on Tue, 14 March 2023, 17:44:29
Machida so lit! love my proto :)
Title: Re: [GB] Machida - WKL/HHKB 40% Keyboard - March 11th to April 2nd
Post by: fruitykeeb on Thu, 23 March 2023, 16:39:09
Halfway through GB!

MOQ was met on 3/13 :thumb: