Author Topic: FOR TESTING: SSK Revival beta boards (ALL GONE) (Read 9457 times)

mkawa · « **on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 09:10:52 »

I will have a number available today.

please fill out form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16Y0NzVkndkUknyMZDCnq3MI8HfI664Pi4VqGwvyCCLM/viewform

i will PM the testers i choose on further details. costs will be something like 235 shipped conus. i'll ship to canada as well (i think it's a few bucks more 's all), but because of hte possible back and forth shipping i'm going to limit it to north america for right now.

thanks buds

AKIMbO · « **Reply #1 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 09:15:22 »

Submitted....hope you choose me....I'll send the board back with cookies!

mkawa · « **Reply #2 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 09:23:12 »

NO BRIBING~!!

ok ok lots of bribing allowed

mkawa · « **Reply #3 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 09:30:31 »

note that these boards look outwardly like SSKs. they DON'T use any new fancy kind of case. they use vintage cases in various status of (dis)repair.

also, at the end of the test i may have you send the board back to me for a final rebuild based on the final production specifications.

in general, i expect you to pay your half of shipping when this happens.

basically this is a collaborative testing process that you're helping to pay for, not a purchase of a vintage ssk.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #4 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 09:30:56 »

Hehe, nice signup

I can't promise to use it exclusively >.< I'm out

mkawa · « **Reply #5 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 09:38:20 »

yah, i really need testers to use their boards pretty extensively. ideally, you break yours like boost did and i find a fun bug to fix

fun fact: i had to completely rebuild boost's board with a new vinyl mat and membrane because of a stupid mistake i made during construction

also his keys were really gross. must be all that kpop he listens to

dante · « **Reply #6 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:08:55 »

submitted =<

mkawa · « **Reply #7 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:09:43 »

ahahahahahahahaha

mkawa · « **Reply #8 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:10:13 »

dante's in

mkawa · « **Reply #9 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:10:38 »

if you've filled it out so far you're in. one more left

boost · « **Reply #10 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:13:18 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 09:38:20

yah, i really need testers to use their boards pretty extensively. ideally, you break yours like boost did and i find a fun bug to fix

fun fact: i had to completely rebuild boost's board with a new vinyl mat and membrane because of a stupid mistake i made during construction

also his keys were really gross. must be all that kpop he listens to

That ssk took a beaten for 8hrs aday at work. Meh, don't care about the keys for the work board.

mkawa · « **Reply #11 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:13:40 »

and got your message fohat. PM me if you want to chat. you and samwisekoi should talk

mkawa · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:14:40 »

Quote from: boost on Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:13:18

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 09:38:20
yah, i really need testers to use their boards pretty extensively. ideally, you break yours like boost did and i find a fun bug to fix

fun fact: i had to completely rebuild boost's board with a new vinyl mat and membrane because of a stupid mistake i made during construction

also his keys were really gross. must be all that kpop he listens to

That ssk took a beaten for 8hrs aday at work. Meh, don't care about the keys for the work board.

did you look at the scrollback from last yesterday? you literally put like a dozen holes in the vinyl (!!!)
HAH

boost · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:16:33 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:14:40

Quote from: boost on Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:13:18
Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 09:38:20
yah, i really need testers to use their boards pretty extensively. ideally, you break yours like boost did and i find a fun bug to fix

fun fact: i had to completely rebuild boost's board with a new vinyl mat and membrane because of a stupid mistake i made during construction

also his keys were really gross. must be all that kpop he listens to

That ssk took a beaten for 8hrs aday at work. Meh, don't care about the keys for the work board.
did you look at the scrollback from last yesterday? you literally put like a dozen holes in the vinyl (!!!)
HAH

Nah, wtf you mean I put holes in the vinyl.

Are you going to ship my ssk this month

mkawa · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:18:59 »

i'm going to ship it tomorrow

TO UR MOM

boost · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:26:29 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 10:18:59

i'm going to ship it tomorrow

TO UR MOM

There ars words that cannot be used on gh....ill hit you with them behind gh.

precarious · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:26:31 »

i'd like to use it pretty extensively, but that price is pretty expensive, G ;{

dante · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:28:35 »

Quote from: precarious on Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:26:31

i'd like to use it pretty extensively, but that price is pretty expensive, G ;{

WHOA WHOA WHOA HOLD THE HELL DOWN HERE

I didn't read the fine print - I thought we were doing testing for free for the benefit of the project.

I'm OUT. SORRY

mkawa · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:37:39 »

two left broskis

mkawa · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:44:50 »

FAQ:

Q: why am i charging for this?

A: because i have thousands of dollars into this project and i literally cannot afford to continue it without a capital injection. because it costs real money and time for me to make these things and buy parts and experiment with building assemblies up. because just the tooling for constructing these cost several hundred dollars. because just obtaining the vintage plastic cases costs more than a hundred dollars per case. because prototyping new case designs is going to cost more than a hundred for each prototype, not to mention the opportunity cost in time spent. i am far from a wealthy person, but i started this project because i believe that buckling springs are the best switch, period, and i want to do my part to bring them back into the mainstream. by testing, you're volunteering your time and money to be part of this project too. obviously, if you don't give a flying monkey about buckling springs, don't bother. but unfortunately i've reached a point where i and the other people involved can't carry the entire burden of the project ourselves.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:54:07 »

I'm in. Form filled.

AKIMbO · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:57:20 »

Hey kawa....can we get some pics of the boards you are offering up in this thread?

boost · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:05:29 »

Quote from: AKIMbO on Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:57:20

Hey kawa....can we get some pics of the boards you are offering up in this thread?

It looks like an ssk. Nothing fancy about the case just the internals are epic

I'll look for the pic if my ssk

fohat.digs · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:13:22 »

Quote from: boost on Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:05:29

Quote from: AKIMbO on Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:57:20
Hey kawa....can we get some pics of the boards you are offering up in this thread?

It looks like an ssk. Nothing fancy about the case just the internals are epic

I'll look for the pic if my ssk

Wait - did I miss something? I have not been following this very closely because I am a heavy numpad user.

"Internals are epic" - Are these Model M revivals or "Model F" SSKs? Now THAT would be something to get seriously excited about!

mkawa · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:18:03 »

model M ssk revivals. brand new parts (except for the vintage cases which will have to do until we get a new design finalized). same as always stated in the project thread.

i'm torquing down the last board. i'll take a pic of all the boards together after i finish

boost · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:18:26 »

Quote from: fohat.digs on Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:13:22

Quote from: boost on Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:05:29
Quote from: AKIMbO on Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:57:20
Hey kawa....can we get some pics of the boards you are offering up in this thread?

It looks like an ssk. Nothing fancy about the case just the internals are epic

I'll look for the pic if my ssk

Wait - did I miss something? I have not been following this very closely because I am a heavy numpad user.

"Internals are epic" - Are these Model M revivals or "Model F" SSKs? Now THAT would be something to get seriously excited about!

O.o

These are IBM space saver keyboards(tkl)

mkawa · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:41:10 »

boost's board with his fancy pants as400 keys is in the upper left

bonus: toes

mkawa · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:43:55 »

looks like there is one currently left

i'd love to hand out more but that exhausts the cases that i have.. if people have cases they'd be willing to part with, i will take them in a heartbeat.

Acetrak · « **Reply #28 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:17:51 »

How much for toes?

YGPM

mkawa · « **Reply #29 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:18:58 »

NOT FOR SALE

Tym · « **Reply #30 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:23:33 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:18:58

NOT FOR SALE

You do see to have an incomplete set, only 3 on one side and 2 on the other...

mkawa · « **Reply #31 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:40:04 »

two left!

Gupgup · « **Reply #32 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:53:34 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:40:04

two left!

If I didn't just get one I would definitely be in!

GLWS

On another note, where could I get myself a set of printed caps for my SSK?

boost · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:54:46 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 12:41:10

boost's board with his fancy pants as400 keys is in the upper left

bonus: toes

Need to put the rest of the as400 keys on it.

mkawa · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 14:58:06 »

Quote from: Gupgup on Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:53:34

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:40:04
two left!

If I didn't just get one I would definitely be in!

GLWS

On another note, where could I get myself a set of printed caps for my SSK?

use unicomp's support tool. they can print you a fresh set.

Halverson · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 15:12:45 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 14:58:06

Quote from: Gupgup on Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:53:34
Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 13:40:04
two left!

If I didn't just get one I would definitely be in!

GLWS

On another note, where could I get myself a set of printed caps for my SSK?
use unicomp's support tool. they can print you a fresh set.

Do you know if they do single caps including ones with side printing?

mkawa · « **Reply #36 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 15:52:40 »

dunno. open a ticket.

OrangeJewce · « **Reply #37 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 15:56:02 »

kawa,

So do we get to keep the board permanently?

Cheers,

mkawa · « **Reply #38 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 15:57:17 »

OrangeJewce · « **Reply #39 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 16:06:19 »

kawa,

Do we get special serial #'s or an autograph?

Cheers,

OrangeJewce · « **Reply #40 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 16:10:16 »

either way I applied.

Cheers,

mkawa · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 16:20:36 »

i didn't get anything from you. try again plz so i don't forget

OrangeJewce · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 16:36:57 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 16:20:36

i didn't get anything from you. try again plz so i don't forget

I forgot to submit, a wild smallfry appeared for linux help and distracted me. My bad.

Cheers,

mkawa · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 10 March 2013, 16:44:06 »

one left broskis

esoomenona · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 11 March 2013, 10:02:13 »

So we're paying for these to test them? Or am I misunderstanding?

boost · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 11 March 2013, 10:04:38 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Mon, 11 March 2013, 10:02:13

So we're paying for these to test them? Or am I misunderstanding?

You're paying to own it but testing them at the same time.

esoomenona · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 11 March 2013, 10:05:37 »

^Ah, okay. It's a shame I don't have the money right now or I'd be in.

The_Beast · « **Reply #47 on:** Mon, 11 March 2013, 10:07:57 »

Quote from: mkawa on Sun, 10 March 2013, 11:44:50

FAQ:

Q: why am i charging for this?

A: because i have thousands of dollars into this project and i literally cannot afford to continue it without a capital injection. because it costs real money and time for me to make these things and buy parts and experiment with building assemblies up. because just the tooling for constructing these cost several hundred dollars. because just obtaining the vintage plastic cases costs more than a hundred dollars per case. because prototyping new case designs is going to cost more than a hundred for each prototype, not to mention the opportunity cost in time spent. i am far from a wealthy person, but i started this project because i believe that buckling springs are the best switch, period, and i want to do my part to bring them back into the mainstream. by testing, you're volunteering your time and money to be part of this project too. obviously, if you don't give a flying monkey about buckling springs, don't bother. but unfortunately i've reached a point where i and the other people involved can't carry the entire burden of the project ourselves.

I think we all understand this. I'll be doing the same/same decision with the GH60 case I have planned

BTW if I didn't already have and SSK, I'd be one of the first to be testing bro

mkawa · « **Reply #48 on:** Mon, 11 March 2013, 10:59:38 »

sorry, it is a bit confusing. you're paying to buy into the project both in time and money. in the end, you'll get a revived ssk, in the meantime i need people to hammer on the springs of prototypes.

mkawa · « **Reply #49 on:** Mon, 11 March 2013, 11:00:10 »

last one's gone

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Author Topic: FOR TESTING: SSK Revival beta boards (ALL GONE) (Read 9457 times)