[GB] WS Akuamarin | Production Complete

[whysoda]

WS Akuamarin
A debut set inspired by the eponymous gemstone.

Runs from 26 March 2024 at 9:30 AM CST - 9 April 2024 at 9:30 AM CST


VENDORS & PRICING

CN/Worldwide: Meletrix USA: CannonKeys USA: KeebsForAll USA: Dangkeebs USA: MK (Will sell in stock) AUS: KeebzNCables CHILE: Fancy Customs

CA: Mech.Land CA: Deskhero UK: Prototypist DE: Keygem IDN: Keebsmark SG: iLumkb PH: Zion Studios

MY: Rebult TH: Gamingplanet VN: Soigear JP: Yushakobo TW: Inpad SW: Max Gaming (will sell in stock) IT: Coffeekeys

Estimated Arrival: July 2024

KITTING

Basekit + Novelties - 89.00 USD


WS Akuamarin x Whysoda x Punkshoo Switches (10pcs a pack): 4.90 USD


Zoom75 Akuamarin keyboard (includes LCD screen in kit): 229 USD


Keyboard Mat: 13.90 USD

SPECS: Base kit: Manufacturer: Wuque Studios Keycap Material: Doubleshot ABS Keycap Thickness: 1.6mm Keycap Profile: Cherry Keys QTY: 177 keys Designed by Whysoda Novelties kit: Manufacturer: Wuque Studios Keycap Material: ABS (UV Printing) Keycap Thickness: 1.6mm Keycap Profile: Cherry Keys QTY: 21 keys Designed by Whysoda Zoom75 Akuamarin Keyboard: Top case: Polycarbonate Bottom case: CNC Alu External weight : e-White Backplate : Glass Gradient Screen Module x 1 Tri-mode Flex Cut/Non-Flex Cut Hotswap RGB PCB x 1 Daughterboard+JST cable x 1 Flexible Flat Cable x 2 Alu plate (Colored) x 1 Gasket Sleeves(White) x 1 Set of WS Stabilizers V3.1 Li-ion battery x 2 Coiled USB-C cable x 1 Poron Dampener kit Silicone keyboard feet x 4 2.4G USB Receiver Screws and other installation tools and accessories Storage case x 1 *Not include Internal Stainless Steel Weight (Need to buy separately) Akuamarin Switches (10 pieces per pack): Switch Type: Linear Top Housing Material: Translucent Nylon Bottom Housing Material: Translucent Nylon Stem Material: Translucent Nylon Spring: DL635 63.5g bottom out (Double Stage) Length: 22mm Total travel: ~3.80mm Mounting Pins: 5-pins Factory Lubed Keyboard Mat: 394mm x 160mm x 4mm Anti-fray stitched edges High-quality cloth top and rubber anti-slip bottom

PROTOTYPES

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RENDERS
Note, all boards are by @Meletrix unless stated otherwise

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ARTISAN COLLABORATIONS

Della Key Craftkey Toycap Studio Raw Studio Win Keebs Clacky Studio AnyKey

SPECIAL THANKS: VAMP for being both a wonderful friend and my sounding board through this whole process, this would have not gotten to the finish line without you! To Wuque Studios for supporting and trusting me throughout the entire development of this project from the beginning. I'm so honored that the first ABS set you've ever manufactured will be my design! PuNkShoO for listening to me prattle on about switches and helping me navigate uncharted waters. To all of my friends that have supported me since the conception of this idea. To all vendors who trust this project.

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/UPDATES
For questions or updates, please don’t hesitate to drop me a DM over on Discord @ whysoda
You may also join Wuque’s server and ask me anything there as well


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[PuNkShoO]

Fire me up! Can't wait!

[whysoda]

Fire me up! Can't wait!

Me too man! Crazy to think this all started back in November as a pipe dream

[Ckeeb]

Let's gooooo!

[MartinThePolarBear]

Let's Go!

GLWS!

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[VAMP]

woohoo! Finally it's happeningggg!

[whysoda]

thank you everyone! I hope everyone is as excited as I am that this is finally happening

[whysoda]

Hi Everyone! Hope this message finds you well

We are now less than 5 days out from the GB date! Thank you all for your patience as I've been finalizing vendors and artisan collaborators the last few days. The full list of vendors and artisan collaborators has now been updated on the main post!!

Can't wait to see you all at the GB, and as always if you have any questions/concerns, feel free to reach out!

[whysoda]

WS Akuamarin GB is now officially live! <3

Reminder that this GB will run from 26th of March 2024 at 9:30 AM CST - 9th of April 2024 at 9:30 AM CST

Please check the GH page for your local vendor(s). If you don't see the Akuamarin page yet, do not fear! The page will be going live throughout the rest of today/tomorrow morning on all vendor pages (timezones are a thing after all!)

Thanks everyone as always for your endless support, I hope you enjoy! 

[whysoda]

Hi Everyone!

As the GB ends in just a few days, I figured I could share some prototype images of the board here!

Take a peek at the photos in the main channel and let me know what you think! <3

[whysoda]

GB has officially wrapped and all items in the collection (keycaps, keyboard, deskmat, switches) have hit the MOQ! Thank you so much to everyone for all of your support in making this happen

Will provide updates here as I receive more info from the manu team.

[whysoda]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to post a quick update regarding production for everything here:

Deskmats: Prototyping has been completed, but color adjustments are needed, so a second round of prototyping will be conducted.

Switches: Color adjustments are still ongoing, and a third round of prototyping will be conducted.

Keycaps: The designer has confirmed the colors, and prototyping will be arranged accordingly.

Keyboards: Currently in the process of procuring raw materials.

Delivery Time is still expected to be July!

[SafeAtShore]

Any updates on this? Original estimate was this month.

[SafeAtShore]

Mods, what are even the repercussions for GB runners who don't follow the guidelines and fail to post monthly updates on this site?

At any rate, according to a vendor update and a mechmarket post I saw, production is wrapped up at this point. Delivery for my vendor isn't expected to be until end of September or so, but a technical 2-3 month delay is acceptable (still would've appreciated monthly updates in this thread in accordance with the guidelines though).

[HubertThemad]

Got my set from Mechanicalkeyboards a few days ago, hopefully other vendors get the sets and start fulfilling soon

[whysoda]

Mods, what are even the repercussions for GB runners who don't follow the guidelines and fail to post monthly updates on this site?

At any rate, according to a vendor update and a mechmarket post I saw, production is wrapped up at this point. Delivery for my vendor isn't expected to be until end of September or so, but a technical 2-3 month delay is acceptable (still would've appreciated monthly updates in this thread in accordance with the guidelines though).

Hi there! Thanks for your patience, I never got a notification that someone had replied to this thread so I didn't see your reply. Sincerest apologies. I also was unaware of the monthly update guidelines. Again, thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I will be mindful of this going forward.

As of this time, production is complete and vendors have received their allotted kits and should have shipped everything out as of last month. If there are any issues with orders, please speak to your regional vendor to help resolve any issues/concerns you might be facing.

If you have any additional questions for me, please feel free to reach out via discord @whysoda