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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.
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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.