[GB] ErgoDox Assembly Services (Massdrop) [CLOSED]

[TheProfosist]

This group buy is for a service that is being put on Internationally on by me (Prof). I am offering 3 different tiers of assembly Basic Assembly, Spring or Stem Swap, and Lubed Switches. When ordering from Massdrop everything you need is included, but incase there is something you would like to change or add please feel free to order those parts from my Phantom Parts and Assembly GB (please note that these go with a ErgoDox that i am building for you).

I will not be offering PCBs in this GB because you can already pick them up from Massdrop. The assembly services are guaranteed, which means that your keyboard will not leave or be shipped until it is fully tested and working.

This GB closes February 3rd 2013. Please order using this form.




Assembly Service Now on Massdrop!

Payment: Invoices will be sent out to your paypal email once the GB closes. You will have 1 week to pay the invoice

Shipping: Shipping will be quoted and invoiced once your order is completed, packaged, and ready to ship because of the infinitely different amount of items that can be ordered. You items WILL NOT SHIP until you pay the invoice for the shipping.

**note: the spring or stem swap and lubed switches both include basic assembly**
**note: all extra/leftover parts that your ordered will be sent to you with your ErgoDox unless specified**
**note: if your looking for a cable contact MiMiC or order a cable directly through his thread.**

[sordna]

Nice service! Please clarify some logistics though:
Are people supposed to buy the kits through massdrop, receive them, then mail them to you? Or you can also buy on their behalf from massdrop if you get paid in advance?

Also regarding the stem/spring swaps, are users supposed to find all parts and send them to you, or you have the required alternative stems/springs, and what cost, if any, is involved for these parts?

Finally, do you have red and brown switches (since massdrop doesn't currently) and what's the extra cost to add them ?

[TheProfosist]

Nice service! Please clarify some logistics though:
Are people supposed to buy the kits through massdrop, receive them, then mail them to you? Or you can also buy on their behalf from massdrop if you get paid in advance?

Also regarding the stem/spring swaps, are users supposed to find all parts and send them to you, or you have the required alternative stems/springs, and what cost, if any, is involved for these parts?

Finally, do you have red and brown switches (since massdrop doesn't currently) and what's the extra cost to add them ?

that would work but wouldnt be very cost effective. I havnt contact massdrop but do you think that they could ship direct to me? otherwise as long as i get paid in advance i could buy from massdrop myself if they cant ship directly to me

you can send some to me if you already have some otherwise you should be able to get everything you need from my other GB for Phantom Parts and Assembly

yes red and brown are both available in my other GB as well as others.

[TheProfosist]

added notes sections to the form

[seferphier]

so if i wanted ErgoDox with red switches it would cost: 40 + 0.6*(76) = 85.6 + shipping

[TheProfosist]

so if i wanted ErgoDox with red switches it would cost: 40 + 0.6*(76) = 85.6 + shipping

yep thats correct

[TheProfosist]

I think i may start ordering ergodoxs for people pertaining that i get the money before i order as there has been some interest with some international users.

[wiredPANDA]

so if i wanted ErgoDox with red switches it would cost: 40 + 0.6*(76) = 85.6 + shipping

AFAIK there are 84 switches on the ErgoDox, not 76.  Same concept would still apply, though.

[sordna]

Count again, it's 38 per side = 76:

[kmiller8]

Count again, it's 38 per side = 76:

He was pulling the 84 from massdrop

Here is a full list of the components (including extras) so you know what to expect when you open the box:

Cherry Switches (84pc)

[sordna]

Yup, and Massdrop states they include some extra components... which is very helpful if you damage any during assembly.

[TheProfosist]

Sorry about that was going off mass drop.

[gdaian]

The aluminum case from Massdrop is out (http://i.imgur.com/yb3mn0A.jpg) and the screws are really sticking out IMO.

Prof, would you be able to offer assembly with countersunk screws?

[TheProfosist]

The aluminum case from Massdrop is out (http://i.imgur.com/yb3mn0A.jpg) and the screws are really sticking out IMO.

Prof, would you be able to offer assembly with countersunk screws?

no because the case is made the same way as the acrylic so i believe the pieces are too thin for a counter sunk screw. I can try to find flat head screw though

[BugBuster]

The aluminum case from Massdrop is out (http://i.imgur.com/yb3mn0A.jpg) and the screws are really sticking out IMO.

Prof, would you be able to offer assembly with countersunk screws?

no because the case is made the same way as the acrylic so i believe the pieces are too thin for a counter sunk screw. I can try to find flat head screw though

It will still hold by the edges, isn't it? Just have to be careful when drilling.

[TheProfosist]

The aluminum case from Massdrop is out (http://i.imgur.com/yb3mn0A.jpg) and the screws are really sticking out IMO.

Prof, would you be able to offer assembly with countersunk screws?

no because the case is made the same way as the acrylic so i believe the pieces are too thin for a counter sunk screw. I can try to find flat head screw though

It will still hold by the edges, isn't it? Just have to be careful when drilling.

that would be unwise with a thin alu sheet

[TheProfosist]

Aluminum Case Pictures are up on Massdrop!

[TheProfosist]

add led swap as an option for this assembly GB

[planet36]

add led swap as an option for this assembly GB

Newb questions: What is the "LED and Resistor Swap"? Are there pics?

[TheProfosist]

add led swap as an option for this assembly GB

Newb questions: What is the "LED and Resistor Swap"? Are there pics?

i change the color of the leds and use the proper resistors

[wilsongunawan]

so will you help ppl to order the package from the massdrop, assemble it and ship it?

[TheProfosist]

so will you help ppl to order the package from the massdrop, assemble it and ship it?

yes I can, yes, and yes

[TheProfosist]

I know many of you are not going to be happy about this but after lubing a bunch of keyboards in the recent week and talking with the other people that will be helping be build I am going to have to raise the price on lubing $10 to cover for the fairly large amount of time involved. if you would like to change your order because of this please let me know as I have no problem changing your order.

[TheProfosist]

form and OP updated

[cgbuen]

PM'd this question, but figured I might as well ask it publicly. If I fill out this form and the Phantom Parts GB form (since I want different switches than what MD offers), could you send a giant quote for the Dox, switches, and service?

Also, is there any chance of providing some kind of rubber feet added or something to help with the screws coming out the bottom?

[TheProfosist]

PM'd this question, but figured I might as well ask it publicly. If I fill out this form and the Phantom Parts GB form (since I want different switches than what MD offers), could you send a giant quote for the Dox, switches, and service?

Also, is there any chance of providing some kind of rubber feet added or something to help with the screws coming out the bottom?

it would be 2 separate invoices since they are separate GBs but yes feel free to order from both

Yea ill be looking into it once I have ergodox in hand.

[cgbuen]

Got it. Would you be able to send me an invoice soon, since the MassDrop GB ends before this assembly service GB does? .. My order was the classic ErgoDox with the aluminum case no switches.

[TheProfosist]

If you have ordered your ErgoDox though Massdrop please get my assembly service though there, thanks

[TheProfosist]

For those of you who cant or dont want to assemble your ErgoDox my assembly service is now up on Massdrop. If you have any questions please let me know.

[ElectronicFur]

Hi Profosist,

I'm interested in your assembly services, as I am too busy to do it myself at the moment. However I seem to have missed the massdrop deadline. I've messaged them to see if I can still partake. If I can, do I just get the parts shipped to you? I'm in the UK.

Cheers,
EF

[TheProfosist]

Hi Profosist,

I'm interested in your assembly services, as I am too busy to do it myself at the moment. However I seem to have missed the massdrop deadline. I've messaged them to see if I can still partake. If I can, do I just get the parts shipped to you? I'm in the UK.

Cheers,
EF

if you can get a kit from massdrop sign up for my assembly service on there as well.

[planet36]

Profosist,

I want to procure your assembly services.  I ordered my ErgoDox without switches because I already have some.

Since your form is down, I assume we can only order your services through massdrop.  Yes? No?
The massdrop page says, "ONLY JOIN IF YOU WANT YOUR ERGODOX SENT TO THE PROFOSIST FOR ASSEMBLY."

Can I just have my ErgoDox sent to me like normal, and then I send you all the parts?

[TheProfosist]

Profosist,

I want to procure your assembly services.  I ordered my ErgoDox without switches because I already have some.

Since your form is down, I assume we can only order your services through massdrop.  Yes? No?
The massdrop page says, "ONLY JOIN IF YOU WANT YOUR ERGODOX SENT TO THE PROFOSIST FOR ASSEMBLY."

Can I just have my ErgoDox sent to me like normal, and then I send you all the parts?

yes order through mass drop
Why not have them send me the ergodox ans you just ship me the switches?

[planet36]

Profosist,

I want to procure your assembly services.  I ordered my ErgoDox without switches because I already have some.

Since your form is down, I assume we can only order your services through massdrop.  Yes? No?
The massdrop page says, "ONLY JOIN IF YOU WANT YOUR ERGODOX SENT TO THE PROFOSIST FOR ASSEMBLY."

Can I just have my ErgoDox sent to me like normal, and then I send you all the parts?

yes order through mass drop
Why not have them send me the ergodox ans you just ship me the switches?

How much would that cost?

[TheProfosist]

Profosist,

I want to procure your assembly services.  I ordered my ErgoDox without switches because I already have some.

Since your form is down, I assume we can only order your services through massdrop.  Yes? No?
The massdrop page says, "ONLY JOIN IF YOU WANT YOUR ERGODOX SENT TO THE PROFOSIST FOR ASSEMBLY."

Can I just have my ErgoDox sent to me like normal, and then I send you all the parts?

yes order through mass drop
Why not have them send me the ergodox ans you just ship me the switches?

How much would that cost?

how much would what cost? If your talking about assembly the prices are up on massdrop.

[planet36]

Profosist,

I want to procure your assembly services.  I ordered my ErgoDox without switches because I already have some.

Since your form is down, I assume we can only order your services through massdrop.  Yes? No?
The massdrop page says, "ONLY JOIN IF YOU WANT YOUR ERGODOX SENT TO THE PROFOSIST FOR ASSEMBLY."

Can I just have my ErgoDox sent to me like normal, and then I send you all the parts?

yes order through mass drop
Why not have them send me the ergodox ans you just ship me the switches?

How much would that cost?

how much would what cost? If your talking about assembly the prices are up on massdrop.

How much would shipping the switches to you cost?  I'm in Florida, USA.

I'm trying to see which would cost less:

1)

• Massdrop sends my ErgoDox kit (minus switches) to you via the assembly service group buy. ($15 shipping)
• I send my switches to you. ($X shipping)
• You send the competed keyboard to me.  ($0 shipping - already included in the beginning)

2)

• Massdrop sends my ErgoDox kit (minus switches) to me. ($0 shipping)
• I send my ErgoDox kit with switches to you. ($Y shipping)
• You send the competed keyboard to me.  ($Z shipping)

So I'm wondering which is less:

• 15 + X
• Y + Z

Sorry if I'm making this more complicated than it should be.     I was looking forward to seeing the beautiful ErgoDox PCB and case et al. before they were assembled. 

[oneproduct]

I was originally going to have it built by you, but the shipping cost listed for the assembly service to Canada is $47 (compared to what seems to be $15 to the US, based on planet36's post). That's more than the cost of the service itself, which is a pretty big deterrent.

I'm a bit confused about it too because I originally only paid $6 to have the Ergodox shipped to me in Canada, so I don't understand why it's so much for the assembly. Might be worth talking to Massdrop about if they're the ones who set the price?

[rburrows]

Hi Profosist, I was wondering if you received the assembly service kits yet from Massdrop?

-Rob

[wiredPANDA]

Hi Profosist, I was wondering if you received the assembly service kits yet from Massdrop?

-Rob

+1

But I also heard from MD that not all units have been shipped, yet, as well. 

[SmallFry]

I believe that this GB is cancelled and you will be receiving a refund soon. I'm sure GupGup or other assembler members would be glad to help you out though.

[TheProfosist]

Hi Profosist, I was wondering if you received the assembly service kits yet from Massdrop?

-Rob

+1

But I also heard from MD that not all units have been shipped, yet, as well.

i got word earlier this week that they should be shipping to me but they were delayed because some people were canceling.

[jwaz]

Where have you been?

[TheProfosist]

I believe that this GB is cancelled and you will be receiving a refund soon. I'm sure GupGup or other assembler members would be glad to help you out though.

thats not what ive heard on my end at least. though who knows maybe they havnt told me yet as i was never informed as to how many people wanted to drop.

And would you mind stopping crapping my threads and recommending other peoples services in them?

[TheProfosist]

I was originally going to have it built by you, but the shipping cost listed for the assembly service to Canada is $47 (compared to what seems to be $15 to the US, based on planet36's post). That's more than the cost of the service itself, which is a pretty big deterrent.

I'm a bit confused about it too because I originally only paid $6 to have the Ergodox shipped to me in Canada, so I don't understand why it's so much for the assembly. Might be worth talking to Massdrop about if they're the ones who set the price?

about the shipping thats how much flat rate USPS international costs. I believe Massdrop was only charging 6$ it costs much more than that to ship international especially if you have an aluminum case.

[TheProfosist]

Where have you been?

not living my life on GH

[tilmann]

I believe that this GB is cancelled and you will be receiving a refund soon. I'm sure GupGup or other assembler members would be glad to help you out though.

thats not what ive heard on my end at least. though who knows maybe they havnt told me yet as i was never informed as to how many people wanted to drop.

And would you mind stopping crapping my threads and recommending other peoples services in them?

Unfortunately it looks like this is what happened

I signed up for the assembly service on MD but now it doesn't show up in my orders anymore and they also sent the kit to my address instead of Profosist's. And I know 100% that I signed up for it, I even bugged MD multiple times to add my home country as a shipping option. Also if I now click on the page for the assembly group buy to e.g. see the discussion of the group buy I just get an error message, so from this perspective it looks very much like cancelled

I'm curious to hear from other people who signed up for the assembly group buy on MD.

Edit:
Looks like the link to the group buy is broken but it's easy to fix, you can access it under https://www.massdrop.com/buy/ergodox-assembly/talk. So maybe it's not cancelled but my order somehow got lost, I have no idea.

[sordna]

What don't you ask a question in the discussion page? I just checked the link you supplied and nobody has posted anything since February 2 !

[tilmann]

What don't you ask a question in the discussion page? I just checked the link you supplied and nobody has posted anything since February 2 !

I guess no one has asked because the link is broken (if you access it from the list of group buys on the MD page)

I mailed them about my lost order of course and they responded very quickly but the only thing they said is that they have no idea how this happened

Since my kit has been shipped there isn't much they can do anyway, so I guess it means I have to revive my soldering skills and try to do the assembly myself

[rburrows]

Sounds like things are on track. Will from Massdrop contacted me today with a new invoice for the assembly service because my original Paypal payment did not go through for some reason.

He said the kit would be shipped to Profosist today if paid today. If not paid by Wednesday the kit would just be sent to me.

Maybe some other folks are in the same boat. FYI. YMMV.

[wiredPANDA]

Sounds like things are on track. Will from Massdrop contacted me today with a new invoice for the assembly service because my original Paypal payment did not go through for some reason.

He said the kit would be shipped to Profosist today if paid today. If not paid by Wednesday the kit would just be sent to me.

Maybe some other folks are in the same boat. FYI. YMMV.

I got the same notice, yesterday.  I'm still waiting for Will to send me a new Invoice, though.