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is the case still designed to accommodate a weight insert? If so, I could definitely see a small spin-off group buy for just weights after this run is complete. I would be willing to head up this effort.
personally, i see no need for the binary stars on the back of the case - especially if they're just going to be etched. as limitz suggested, i think we should show them somewhere more visible on the case, and near the USB plug is a good choice for location.
thanks again for all your efforts, ninja
There is a stainless steel weight in the bottom of the case.
so there is a weight included, it will just not poke through the back of the case through the binary cutout? ie, there will not be a binary cutout?
yes.
Shucks, I really liked the cutout of the prototype / being able to see the weight.
+1 for this. imo, this is what used to make this keyboard unique
Honestly I liked the weight too. If you would like to pay for the weight for everyone to have it I will be happy to put it back in the design. A simple plate can be purchased in the correct thickness, cut out, and placed in the case bottom. The original design required a a piece of metal, machined out, and then placed in the case. Seems simple but not really. A machinist can describe the process better but it requires time and time is money.
Think about how many people would not purchase this keyboard at each price point in the survey earlier.
32% said the maximum they would pay is $400
25% said $450
39% said they would pay $475 or more
So, who do I keep happy? Do I try to get this made so everyone who wants one can afford it or do I make it more exclusive and charge $475 or more?
The other option is make a Mira base and a Mira deluxe. If I do that another group will be upset because their Mira is not as nice.
Currently my response is I will wait on the estimate and then take in consideration everyone's concerns and see how much leeway I have in making changes. As for the binary symbol on the top - that will not happen. Also my CAD person is going to get irritated about changes and me pestering them so I have to know what I want before I start requesting changes.