[GB] The Adélie - Premium 50%+ Keyboard | Concluded

[Abec13]

Hello and welcome to the Group Buy for the Adélie!






Inspiration
As more people should, I take this hobby pretty lightly. The Adélie is named after a type of penguin. I like penguins.
The board layout inspiration comes from a combination of the CA66, my previous board, the 45-ATS, and the TMO50 v1.
The board shape inspiration comes from a combination of the CA66, Elephant S7, and the side "weights" are something that I pulled from the GMK Q100.
There was a lot of interest in the 45-ATS but some people were wishing for the full punctuation. I hear your call - here's my answer.

When:
Sept 26 11am EDT First Comes
First Serve for all vendors
Expected Delivery, April 2021

Duration: One Week

Color options & details:
Black - Silver PVD Brass
Blue - Silver PVD Brass
Red - Gold PVD Brass
White - Gold PVD Brass

Sandblasted Brass Plate
Gasket mount
6 degree typing angle
brass accent weights
Centered USB Port utilizing daughter board
RGB LED Indicators
QMK Enabled
2121 grams fully built with GMK Keycaps

Layout

Vendors and Prices:

North America/United States:

https://www.cannonkeys.com/

Limit: 100 Units Worldwide

Keyboard Kit:            $550 USD
Extra PCB Assembly:  $55 USD
Extra Brass Plate:      $60 USD
Carbon Fiber Plate:    $50 USD
FR4 Plate :                $25 USD


Europe:

https://www.mykeyboard.eu/

Limit: Unlimited Region Locked, Prices include VAT

Keyboard Kit:             €555 Euro
Extra PCB Assembly:   €55 Euro
Extra Brass Plate:       €60 Euro
Carbon Fiber Plate:     €50 Euro
FR4 Plate :                 €25 Euro


Asia:

https://www.ilumkb.com/

Limit: 100 Units Worldwide

Keyboard Kit:             799 SGD
Extra PCB Assembly:   75 SGD
Extra Brass Plate:       82 SGD
Carbon Fiber Plate:     68 SGD
FR4 Plate :                 34 SGD


Australia/Oceania:

https://www.dailyclack.com/

Limit: 100 Units, Region locked to AU for 2 days, then opened to Worldwide til GB end, prices include GST

Keyboard Kit:            $827 AUD
Extra PCB Assembly:  $75 AUD
Extra Brass Plate:      $82 AUD
Carbon Fiber Plate:    $68 AUD
FR4 Plate :                $34 AUD

[HoffmanMyster]

Approved

[guybrush]

Almost there! Forgive me, what does unlimited region locked mean?

[ogp3]

praying i can get this one! thank you abec for such a beautiful board <3

[Abec13]

Almost there! Forgive me, what does unlimited region locked mean?

While MKEU is not limiting the amount of orders that can be placed with them, they will not be accepting overflow orders from the US or any other region of the other vendors.

[guybrush]

So unlimited GB for us EU folk?!

[riChip]

4kg 

[Abec13]

So unlimited GB for us EU folk?!

yaya, enjoy!

[beekey]

What kind of plate is included in the kit?

[jubei]

🔥🔥🔥

[delrn]

Am I right in assuming that the included plate will be sandblasted brass for all kits?
Also, will plate files be released and how long will the GB run in the EU/OCE?

Thanks!

[Jtengo]

This is one beautiful kit. Sorry wallet


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[Abec13]

4kg 

Typo woops

What kind of plate is included in the kit?

Am I right in assuming that the included plate will be sandblasted brass for all kits?
Also, will plate files be released and how long will the GB run in the EU/OCE?

Thanks!

I'll update in a few:
Sandblasted brass plate included
1 week GB

[justinhigley]

oof those unlimited regions.

Well, anyone in the EU/AU want to ship to some of us slower NA folk (for reasonable compensation, of course)?

[KingOfMemes]

NA boys racing

[Abec13]

oof those unlimited regions.

Well, anyone in the EU/AU want to ship to some of us slower NA folk (for reasonable compensation, of course)?

Not my call, you'll have to take it up with them.

[dRpkebs]

Sucks NA isn't unlimited as well.

[Steelbloo]

Will this have enough space to solder/function with millmax sockets?

[justinhigley]

oof those unlimited regions.

Well, anyone in the EU/AU want to ship to some of us slower NA folk (for reasonable compensation, of course)?

Not my call, you'll have to take it up with them.

No offense meant toward you. I wasn't suggesting you were trying to disadvantage NA. And I don't blame Cannon Keys, either. If they're only comfortable doing 100 units that's absolutely their call.

Besides, we come out way ahead in most group buys so the shoe being on the other foot for this one isn't the end of the world.

[Abec13]

oof those unlimited regions.

Well, anyone in the EU/AU want to ship to some of us slower NA folk (for reasonable compensation, of course)?

Not my call, you'll have to take it up with them.

Oh I misread and took no offence. We'll have to see where things go.
No offense meant toward you. I wasn't suggesting you were trying to disadvantage NA. And I don't blame Cannon Keys, either. If they're only comfortable doing 100 units that's absolutely their call.

Besides, we come out way ahead in most group buys so the shoe being on the other foot for this one isn't the end of the world.

[preludecoda]

Can't wait! I'm sure there are tons of us who typically stay at 60% as their smallest board but are highly intrigued with The Adélie!
glwgb!

[jubei]

Am I right in assuming that the included plate will be sandblasted brass for all kits?
Also, will plate files be released and how long will the GB run in the EU/OCE?

Thanks!

I'll update in a few:
Sandblasted brass plate included
1 week GB

Plate files to be released therafter? Looking to try PC plate too =) Thanks

[geistmate]

Looks great! What is the proper pronunciation of the name?
Ah-deh-lee-eh?

[hottrout]

Great, can't wait.

[konstantin]

Plate files to be released therafter? Looking to try PC plate too =) Thanks

Also interested in this.

[mrvco]

What is the purpose of making unlimited units available in the EU, but capping at 100 units outside of the EU?  Seems like an odd stipulation since I 'could' have a trusted coworker in the EU buy one and ship it to me (funds xfer + VAT + extra shipping being the downside of course).

[Abec13]

What is the purpose of making unlimited units available in the EU, but capping at 100 units outside of the EU?  Seems like an odd stipulation since I 'could' have a trusted coworker in the EU buy one and ship it to me (funds xfer + VAT + extra shipping being the downside of course).

Each vendor has a maximum amount of boards they wish to handle. EU is not expecting many numbers so have set no official cap. If they receive and overwhelming amount they may decide to cut off. You may very well do that, but is unlikely for most people to have that resource.

[dRnRcRr]

I am ready

[kmao]

oce gang

[zuggykeys]

I caught Minterly's review video.  An absolutely stunning keyboard.  Good luck with the GB!

[Scarybean]

So excited for this board! White version for me... fingers crossed!

[cloudtastrophe]

yaaasss its begun!

[Spicemaster]

Board looks great, need to make up my mind between Red or White by the morning

[Olaipai]

This is really awesome! I'm looking forward to this as shipping and other fees killed my opportunity with the Pearl keyboard. This will be my first every sub 60% board! Is there any possibility to get brass instead of stainless steel on the blue colorway? I'm really diggin' the blue! I'm scandinavian, so I assume the unlimited GB is also valid for me as mykeyboard is my primary vendor. And is it really true it lasts a whole week in the EU? If so that is very impressive! 

[jubei]

This is really awesome! I'm looking forward to this as shipping and other fees killed my opportunity with the Pearl keyboard. This will be my first every sub 60% board! Is there any possibility to get brass instead of stainless steel on the blue colorway? I'm really diggin' the blue! I'm scandinavian, so I assume the unlimited GB is also valid for me as mykeyboard is my primary vendor. And is it really true it lasts a whole week in the EU? If so that is very impressive! 

Color options & details:
Black - Silver PVD Brass
Blue - Silver PVD Brass
Red - Gold PVD Brass
White - Gold PVD Brass

HTH

[hottrout]

I would also really love to have brass with the blue or indeed the black.  Is there any way this can happen?

[Curin Derwin]

ALPS Support option?

[Curin Derwin]

Is the Minterly video representative of the final color for the blue?

[solomonshv]

oof those unlimited regions.

Well, anyone in the EU/AU want to ship to some of us slower NA folk (for reasonable compensation, of course)?

you can use a freight forwarder.

[douggie]

So did Europe sell out anyway or hasn't it started yet?

[Curin Derwin]

I am selecting blue and the checkout screen is showing black for me on CannonKeys.

[Rumblehotep]

Oh my god I thought I bought a red board and I only bought an extra plate and pcb, d'oh!
edit: on cannonkeys

[macclack]

Holy sh*$! I'm shocked I was able to actually buy one.

[Curin Derwin]

I've tried twice to correct the color and now I am being told it's out of stock. Is there anything I can do?

[Rumblehotep]

Bummer couldn't get one in time by requeuing, grats to winners!
cough PLEASE cannonkeys change USA to unlimited cough cough sigh

[mondren]

On CannonKeys, I specifically added Blue to my cart, but my receipts shows Black??? Not happy about this.

[keebieweeb]

Has DailyClack opened GB yet? I've been refreshing nonstop and it's been showing sold out since before the drop time.

[Curin Derwin]

On CannonKeys, I specifically added Blue to my cart, but my receipts shows Black??? Not happy about this.

Exactly. I tried 3 times total to change it and eventually it just went OOS.

[mondren]

On CannonKeys, I specifically added Blue to my cart, but my receipts shows Black??? Not happy about this.

Exactly. I tried 3 times total to change it and eventually it just went OOS.

I went through the full purchase with the Blue version in my cart, and my receipt shows black. Will be cancelling if that is the case.

[zuggykeys]

Cannon sent a google form to clarify the color selection, as it seemed they had a bug.  Check your email. 

Looking forward to the blue version!