[IC] Paragon – 75% gasket mount w encoder | Soundtests, GB Jan 8

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[SmitH1y]

Loving the weight design

[r00dy]

Thanks, we have added a purple option for the groupbuy. The prototype has finished anodization and we're just waiting on the pvd for finish for the weight and knob.

[santela]

Any updates on GB date?

[r00dy]

We just received and built the third prototype. We're still testing different build configurations but we're much happier with this prototype than previous iterations. I would recommend joining the server for more frequent updates as we'll be polling some color changes in the next few days (there are also preliminary sound and flex tests in the server). In the meantime, we do have pictures of the build prototype:

Any updates on GB date?

We're hoping to update the groupbuy status after we thoroughly test this prototype.

[NINJER]

Only just saw this now, but I want in for Purple for my GMK Mecha-01 endgame...
+1 for Australia!

[r00dy]

Only just saw this now, but I want in for Purple for my GMK Mecha-01 endgame...
+1 for Australia!

Thanks! I noticed someone requested a green knob to match Mecha-01 and wanted to mention that we won't be adding or changing any of the knob colors from here on out. The pairing with Mecha-01 was purely coincidental.

After some testing, we feel confident in running this design for the groupbuy. I've updated the main post and will continue to do so until the groupbuy as more information comes in. In the meantime, feel free to read the status update in the main post and look at some of the pictures of the third prototype.

[LazerFox]

It's probably too late now, but is there any chance of getting a UK vendor, like Jae at Proto[Typist]?

[r00dy]

Unfortunately it's too late. We only accounted for interest in Europe in general rather than distinguishing between Europe and the UK in the IC. We've settled on a groupbuy date and are in the final stages of ironing out the SKUs, revised pricing, and stream date.

[Altain]

Discord invite ain't working atm but I can fully expect it will be functional before the actual GB, right? 
But....but only 75 units allocated to Asia....it'll be a hell of a competition to snatch one I'd presume.
Regardless, GLWGB and thx for a gorgeous board!

[r00dy]

Discord invite ain't working atm but I can fully expect it will be functional before the actual GB, right? 
But....but only 75 units allocated to Asia....it'll be a hell of a competition to snatch one I'd presume.
Regardless, GLWGB and thx for a gorgeous board!

Thanks for the support. We can't really speak to how it will sell in terms of selling out in various regions. Not sure what the issue regarding the discord invite is, we've had an influx of members joining over the past few days and a few members in the server double checked the link and it seems to be working. If you or someone else can replicate the issue and let me know what it is, I can look into it. We're working on finalizing the last few details and we'll hopefully have more info in the next week.

[r00dy]

Any updates on GB date?

Bumping for visibility since we have all the relevant information. The groupbuy will start on Jan 8th. We're ironing out the end date but I would expect it to be the end of Jan. The price should be $480 USD with the specifics updated in the main post.

[santela]

Oh god I'm so excited! Really hope I can get one!

[r00dy]

Oh god I'm so excited! Really hope I can get one!

Thanks for the support. Please make sure to join the discord for the latest updates.

Alexotos build the board yesterday on stream and I've linked the soundtests and vod in the main post. We're ironing out the final details regarding the exact groupbuy times and I'll update the post (and possibly start the groupbuy thread) once everything is confirmed.

[Nurseh]

Are there prototypes with the rest of the colorways?

[r00dy]

Are there prototypes with the rest of the colorways?

The top of the first, second, and third prototypes respectively are eWhite, Gunmetal, and Deep Navy. The third prototype's bottom case is Deep Navy (there are better angles in our discord and the stream vod). The black should be the same as the keebwerk mega so that should cover all the physical color samples.

[hongoo]

Gray one looks lit.