Hey guys! Sorry for the delay. If you don't follow the Discord I've just launched a private prototype groupbuy implementing some slight functional design changes.
Attached are mylar zips that will ship with the our upcoming F13 TKL groupbuy. One of the things that I've always thought could use improvement in terms of the group buy format is the understandable lack of customer care following your purchase. Though it's difficult to provide this level of attentiveness as most groupbuys are run by a handful of people at most - I was convinced there had to be a way to bridge the gap between designer and customer and better organize details specific to your purchase without requiring you to dig through old Geekhack posts.
Scanning this QR code with your phone will take you to a private page with the following information:
- Future groupbuy schedule. From add-on parts (plates, different weights, personalized cablework) to other groupbuys.
- Hardware specifications. Lose a screw? Need to replace a JST connector? Save yourself some time and effort.
- Collaborator links. In the event that you sell your board, attaching the card for the next buyer will let it's new owner know who to contact in the event that they need to replace a PCB or commission a different colored cable.
- Build guides. First build? Unsure of how to solder a JST connector? Detailed infographics will make the process smoother and save you from botching your new keyboard build.
- Photo submission. I desperately want to see what you do with your kit! Submitting your build guarantees that I can see it and thusly add it to a planned user submitted gallery.
As transparency and communication are important to me I’d love to see what other ideas you guys have in mind, feel free to suggest what other information you’d like to see so I can make a better product! To those of you contacting me about the inclusion of the Black LEMO cable groupbuy being run by Coaxius Cables.
I’m already figuring out a way to implement this product into future group buys, just not this one in particular.