[IC] C21 RETRO R1 Custom Numpad (Shipping status updated)

[Rich Carpenter]

[IC] C21 RETRO R1 Custom Numpad



*Update*
11/04/2020 - Shipping Status Updated
07/04/2020 - Tracking Number updated
01/08/2020 - GB Closed - Ready to mass production
12/31/2019 - GB Form opened
12/25/2019 - Rearrange timeline and price updated
12/21/2019 - Real Picture update

MANUAL
Keymap C21 Retro Numpad
*Our PCB made by ourselves using QMK firmware so it's not listed on QMK https://qmk.fm/keyboards/

- First you need to download .json file here https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PEdk3mAjdR0Js92gmKN3kje99so3DpLc
- Visit https://kbfirmware.com
- Upload the .json file
- Proceed to the keymap
- Download the .hex file to flash to your keyboard.

GB link (awaiting approval)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104048.msg2848918#msg2848918

GB Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/ei6zdf/gb_c21_retro_custom_numpad/

IC Form
https://forms.gle/RwTZnUzyTorXgLke8


Real Picture

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Included in this set:
•   Aluminium base (Aluminum 6061). 4 color. Standard : black , red , silver. Founders edition : gold.   
•   Plate 4 color. Founders edition : Gold. Standard : Black , Red , Silver.
•   Bottom housing (7.5 degree angle).
•   MX Reinforcement Plate (aluminum).
•   PCB presoldered (QMK).

Info:
•   Limit:
   10 sets Founders edition: Gold.
   40 sets Standard: Black , Red , Silver
•   Case has an angle of 7.5 degrees for the aluminum bottom.
•   Full keymapping.
•   Supports MX switches.
•   Switches are not included (Requires Cherry PCB mounted stabilizers 3 set).

Price:
•   $99USD for one kit  Standard  (base, PCB, plate, counterweight, cable, stabilizer)
•  $159 USD for one kit Founders Edition (base, PCB, plate, counterweight, cable, stabilizer)
•   Extra:
o   PCB:                          $25  USD
o   Plate:                        $10 USD
o   Counterweight:           $5   USD
Groupbuy timeline：
•   Group Buy opens:    December     31, 2019
•   Group Buy closes:    January 5, 2020
•   Payment deadline:   January 5, 2020
•   Keyboards will be shipped out: Late January , 2020

Shipping info：
•   When start to ship will sent invoce for shipping fee and sort shipping address
•   Shipping will be from Viet Nam with EMS (around $35 USD)
•   Shipping cost will depend on your location.
•   Each set weighs about (TBD) kg with packaging.
•   Click here to check your zone
•   Click here to check their prices in VND

Notes:
•   Deadline for order is Until 40 sets (regular version) and 10 sets (special version)
•   Deadline for order is January 5, 2020.
•   Order ONLY if you can pay the invoice by the deadline (January 5, 2020)
•   There will be no extras for sale after this group buy is closed, so please put your order in before it's too late
•   I will send invoices through Paypal to everyone, so you need a verified PayPal account to receive and pay. Also please check the information carefully before submitting your order. There will be Paypal fees added to the price.
•   If you want to make changes to your order, please send me a PM and be mindful of your change.
•   I can only guarantee damages for 7 days from the day you receive the items.
•   Please include your number when PM'ing me for changes

Check your order here (I update this manually)

FAQ:

   Q : Where is this items made ?
   A : In Viet Nam.
   Q: I'm not on the list, did I make it?
   A: If you don't see yourself on the list, unfortunately you did not make it.

   Q: Will you be running a R2 for this GB?
   A: Most likely not.

   Q: Why was my position changed?
   A: I had to shift orders around to group the shipping costs.

   Q: What happens if I'm 41, 42...etc.
   A: If someone cancels their order, you will be bumped up.

   Q: Can I change my order once the invoice has been paid?
   A: Nope, no more changes.

P/s:
[/size]Each boards cant be 100% but i will try my best do it perfectly. For some orders i will consider to sale. Thanks

[kiriiya]

Looks pretty cool

[Rob27shred]

Nice little numpad, but why so expensive?

[asianfork]

Are there renders with different keycaps on them?

[Steezus]

I always love a good external numpad. The weight seems so small that it would have an almost negligible difference in weight. Personally I'd rather do without the weight and save on machining. Is this suppose to be an IC or a GB? It says payment deadline is December 16th but order deadline is December 25th.

[Rich Carpenter]

Looks pretty cool

Tks bro. We just do our best 

[Rich Carpenter]

Looks pretty cool

Tks bro. We just do our best 

Thank you for your interest. We will have GB stars a few days ago. This is the first post, so there are a few mistakes. We will fix it into GB post. thank you very much. Hope you will support us once. You will not feel disappointed

[Rich Carpenter]

I always love a good external numpad. The weight seems so small that it would have an almost negligible difference in weight. Personally I'd rather do without the weight and save on machining. Is this suppose to be an IC or a GB? It says payment deadline is December 16th but order deadline is December 25th.

Thank you for your interest. We will have GB stars a few days ago. This is the first post, so there are a few mistakes. We will fix it into GB post. thank you very much. Hope you will support us once. You will not feel disappointed

[Rich Carpenter]

Nice little numpad, but why so expensive?

Thank you for your interest in our products. Even though it's just a numpad, our product is made by 200% of its power. It is machined with good material, good finishing quality. We will open GB a few days later, at that time will perfect the real image. Hope you will buy it.

[Rich Carpenter]

Are there renders with different keycaps on them?

We will update in the next 1-2 days.

[Rich Carpenter]

*Update*
12/21/2019 - Real picture updated

[shiroshiro]

Please update the link for shipping infor.

Also, good luck and hope you guys would turn this out well.

[Rich Carpenter]

Please update the link for shipping infor.

Also, good luck and hope you guys would turn this out well.

Thank you for your interest. We will update soon. Please support us by buying 1 ^^

[consumer]

Will the PCB allow for 4x6 all 1u keys?


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[mrkantz]

The second photo shows a bit of the PCB and it appears to support all 1u

[Rich Carpenter]

Will the PCB allow for 4x6 all 1u keys?


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It support 2 x 1u key at the Number 0 key position.

Thanks for your concern. Hope it fits your kit.

[Rich Carpenter]

 

[Rob27shred]

Nice little numpad, but why so expensive?

Thank you for your interest in our products. Even though it's just a numpad, our product is made by 200% of its power. It is machined with good material, good finishing quality. We will open GB a few days later, at that time will perfect the real image. Hope you will buy it.

You know what, I just saw you IC post on r/mechmarket & have to admit I had the prices wrong in my head when I asked "Why so much?". I thought they were all $159, now seeing the 40 non founders units are $99 I gotta say that is a much more reasonable price! Count me in as very interested since I've been looking for a really nice programmable numpad. I have a couple questions though. On here it says the GB was to to start Dec 23rd or 24th, but on the r/mechmarket post from today it says the GB starts on Dec. 31st which is it (I'm assuming the latter since you have yet to provide a link to a GB form/page)? Also where & what time will you be linking the form/page for the GB. With it's limited nature I'd like to have a fighting chance to get one LOL! Thanks for any info you can provide me with on those questions, I get it if you can't give a specific time though. Anyways GL the GB & I hope I can get in!

[Rich Carpenter]

Nice little numpad, but why so expensive?

Thank you for your interest in our products. Even though it's just a numpad, our product is made by 200% of its power. It is machined with good material, good finishing quality. We will open GB a few days later, at that time will perfect the real image. Hope you will buy it.

You know what, I just saw you IC post on r/mechmarket & have to admit I had the prices wrong in my head when I asked "Why so much?". I thought they were all $159, now seeing the 40 non founders units are $99 I gotta say that is a much more reasonable price! Count me in as very interested since I've been looking for a really nice programmable numpad. I have a couple questions though. On here it says the GB was to to start Dec 23rd or 24th, but on the r/mechmarket post from today it says the GB starts on Dec. 31st which is it (I'm assuming the latter since you have yet to provide a link to a GB form/page)? Also where & what time will you be linking the form/page for the GB. With it's limited nature I'd like to have a fighting chance to get one LOL! Thanks for any info you can provide me with on those questions, I get it if you can't give a specific time though. Anyways GL the GB & I hope I can get in!

Thanks for your concern and interest.

I have some trouble with my account on reddit so i can not post it on reddit, then now i need to rearrange my timeline. Sorry for this trouble, this is my first time so i need to apologize you guy.

Next time will be better, I promise.

About the price, we was researching and optimizing our production process, then the price is more reasonable than before.

I hope you can get in then i won’t let you down.


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[consumer]

Will the PCB allow for 4x6 all 1u keys?


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It support 2 x 1u key at the Number 0 key position.

Thanks for your concern. Hope it fits your kit.

What about 2x 1u key at Enter and Plus key position? I’m trying to establish if the board support all 1u matrix.


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[YMwoo]

Really interested, but is there any chance for hotswap option?
Been looking for a nice hotswap numpad

[Rich Carpenter]

Will the PCB allow for 4x6 all 1u keys?


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It support 2 x 1u key at the Number 0 key position.

Thanks for your concern. Hope it fits your kit.

What about 2x 1u key at Enter and Plus key position? I’m trying to establish if the board support all 1u matrix.


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Sorry, it's not support. Maybe on the next production.

[premise_]

Is that gap between the bottom of the keys and the case intentional? The one near the bottom row to the case seems a tad bit too big.

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[Rob27shred]

Nice little numpad, but why so expensive?

Thank you for your interest in our products. Even though it's just a numpad, our product is made by 200% of its power. It is machined with good material, good finishing quality. We will open GB a few days later, at that time will perfect the real image. Hope you will buy it.

You know what, I just saw you IC post on r/mechmarket & have to admit I had the prices wrong in my head when I asked "Why so much?". I thought they were all $159, now seeing the 40 non founders units are $99 I gotta say that is a much more reasonable price! Count me in as very interested since I've been looking for a really nice programmable numpad. I have a couple questions though. On here it says the GB was to to start Dec 23rd or 24th, but on the r/mechmarket post from today it says the GB starts on Dec. 31st which is it (I'm assuming the latter since you have yet to provide a link to a GB form/page)? Also where & what time will you be linking the form/page for the GB. With it's limited nature I'd like to have a fighting chance to get one LOL! Thanks for any info you can provide me with on those questions, I get it if you can't give a specific time though. Anyways GL the GB & I hope I can get in!

Thanks for your concern and interest.

I have some trouble with my account on reddit so i can not post it on reddit, then now i need to rearrange my timeline. Sorry for this trouble, this is my first time so i need to apologize you guy.

Next time will be better, I promise.

About the price, we was researching and optimizing our production process, then the price is more reasonable than before.

I hope you can get in then i won’t let you down.


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No biggie man, I can only imagine all the things you're trying to keep up on this being your first GB. Just wanted to make sure I didn't miss out & the the 31st was the actual day the GB started. Thanks for clarifying!

[Rich Carpenter]

Is that gap between the bottom of the keys and the case intentional? The one near the bottom row to the case seems a tad bit too big.

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That is our design. Thanks for your asking, we will note and may change in the next product.

Thanks again! Have a good day!


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[Rich Carpenter]

Nice little numpad, but why so expensive?

Thank you for your interest in our products. Even though it's just a numpad, our product is made by 200% of its power. It is machined with good material, good finishing quality. We will open GB a few days later, at that time will perfect the real image. Hope you will buy it.

You know what, I just saw you IC post on r/mechmarket & have to admit I had the prices wrong in my head when I asked "Why so much?". I thought they were all $159, now seeing the 40 non founders units are $99 I gotta say that is a much more reasonable price! Count me in as very interested since I've been looking for a really nice programmable numpad. I have a couple questions though. On here it says the GB was to to start Dec 23rd or 24th, but on the r/mechmarket post from today it says the GB starts on Dec. 31st which is it (I'm assuming the latter since you have yet to provide a link to a GB form/page)? Also where & what time will you be linking the form/page for the GB. With it's limited nature I'd like to have a fighting chance to get one LOL! Thanks for any info you can provide me with on those questions, I get it if you can't give a specific time though. Anyways GL the GB & I hope I can get in!

Thanks for your concern and interest.

I have some trouble with my account on reddit so i can not post it on reddit, then now i need to rearrange my timeline. Sorry for this trouble, this is my first time so i need to apologize you guy.

Next time will be better, I promise.

About the price, we was researching and optimizing our production process, then the price is more reasonable than before.

I hope you can get in then i won’t let you down.


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No biggie man, I can only imagine all the things you're trying to keep up on this being your first GB. Just wanted to make sure I didn't miss out & the the 31st was the actual day the GB started. Thanks for clarifying!

Glad to hear that, see you on the GB post and that will be a amazing gift on the last day of the year.

Have a nice holiday, my friend!


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[premise_]

Is that gap between the bottom of the keys and the case intentional? The one near the bottom row to the case seems a tad bit too big.

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That is our design. Thanks for your asking, we will note and may change in the next product.

Thanks again! Have a good day!


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Ah. Alright.

Good luck on your gb!

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[Rich Carpenter]

Is that gap between the bottom of the keys and the case intentional? The one near the bottom row to the case seems a tad bit too big.

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That is our design. Thanks for your asking, we will note and may change in the next product.

Thanks again! Have a good day!


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Ah. Alright.

Good luck on your gb!

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tks u bro ^^

[Rich Carpenter]

Really interested, but is there any chance for hotswap option?
Been looking for a nice hotswap numpad

Sorry for late reply,

Using hotswap is quite convenient, but in my opinion it is not durable and I want to provide a better user experience so this product won't have hotswap option. We will consider in the following products.

Thanks for your interest!

[Rich Carpenter]

GB will open soon ^^

[Missingnumber]

The PCBs are USB-C right? What time will the group buy start?

[heptose]

GB link is on reddit for anyone wondering.
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/ei6zdf/gb_c21_retro_custom_numpad/

[Rich Carpenter]

The PCBs are USB-C right? What time will the group buy start?

Yes, USB-C my friend and the GB is starting now 
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/ei6zdf/gb_c21_retro_custom_numpad/

[t8c]

Joined in for 1.

[Missingnumber]

This is the first group buy I've joined, other than the easy GMK ones. I'm just a little nervous, but I've been looking for a USB-C QMK numpad for a while now. The photos look great.

[Rich Carpenter]

Joined in for 1.

Wow, that's great. Thanks for joining in. You will receive an invoice soon and the product will be delivered to you as quickly as possible.

This is the first group buy I've joined, other than the easy GMK ones. I'm just a little nervous, but I've been looking for a USB-C QMK numpad for a while now. The photos look great.

We will make you happy about this product. Hope my next product will make you guy excited as well.

Happy New Year everyone!

[johuu]

Watch out for the SCAM https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93342.100;topicseen

[Rich Carpenter]

Watch out for the SCAM https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=93342.100;topicseen

Hi there,

I understand your concern.  I see you are a victim of that GB, I am so sorry.  But this product is my investment and development.  It has nothing to do with the above group, I am a CNC workshop and if you are interested can contact me.

I will send the product even if only 1 person orders, please feel free to cancel if you do not like it anymore.  We appreciate all of your comments. 

Thank you!

P/S: 50 sets are ready to anodizing today, our real final product image will be upload soon before the payment deadline i hope.


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[naked_and_jameson]

Any updates on this GB? Is late January still an accurate ship date?

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[thornkin]

Missed the GB, but very interested.

[t8c]

From https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/ei6zdf/gb_c21_retro_custom_numpad/fffleyp/

Status Updated January 25, 2020

It is currently Tet holiday in Vietnam so factories and workers are currently on holiday, so the product is not 100% complete to send. I hope there will be goods soon by the end of January to send to everyone. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[Rich Carpenter]

Any updates on this GB? Is late January still an accurate ship date?

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Sorry for late update.

Apologize for the work being paused for the Tet holiday.  We will finish the product after this vacation.  I really want the product to ship to you as promised.  Many thanks for your attention.


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[lyktfxc]

Does this PCB support any LED or RGB LED?

Basically, this is my only question...

[naked_and_jameson]

Any update on shipping ETA?

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[Rich Carpenter]

Any update on shipping ETA?

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We got problems on some products. So now on the silver color is already done. The rest is being processed. I am really sorry for this delay.  partly because of the corona outbreak so everything is stalled and difficult to control. After this product, we will send employees to work directly when processing in the next product to avoid this unnecessary delay.


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[ehagerty]

Thanks for letting us know!  Everyone is having supply chain issues, which are actually human suffering issues in China in many cases, so there isn't much you can do.

[Rich Carpenter]

Packaging products March 5, 2020

https://imgur.com/gallery/N0WNtAY

We have received finished products and packed them. Some orders are missing information, we will email you to complete the shipping information.

We hope you sympathize for the unintended incidents that cause goods to be delayed.

Thanks everyone!

[ehagerty]

Excellent!  Thanks for letting us know and for persevering through all the stress from the pandemic.

[Rich Carpenter]

USPS Tracking Number Updated April 7, 2020

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rbOe_NEDBXTZh3_mvqMXqfEcpHQwFzqS9N6Q87DmzZ8/edit?usp=sharing



Hi everybody,

Currently all US orders have been sent and updated tracking number.

However, other regions such as the EU and Asia are having some problems when shipping, shipping rates are doubled compared to normal due to COVID-19 epidemic.

Currently, we still can transfer immediately for you, but please support us with extra shipping.

another option is waiting for a while longer when the disease ends and the ship price returns to normal. I will contact each customer in detail and will have the best plan for everyone.

We hope everyone will sympathize with us for these unintended incidents.



Best regards!

[ehagerty]

Thanks so much for the update - difficult times for everyone.