JTK Sophomore GB - 100% shipped - Form in OP for any missing or damaged keys

[Rodgaroon]

Always something 

[Elrick]

Always something 

Remember to B!TCH and MOAN when the keys you've received are absolute garbage.

If the colours, letters, fonts, numbers, etc are an absolute disaster and of course waiting all this time for that type of outcome to occur, then it's a Flames and Pitchforks Luau  .

[zRobbie]

Everytime I check this thread it's disappointment and tears. Almost the 1 year anniversary

[Glissant]

Always something 

Remember to B!TCH and MOAN when the keys you've received are absolute garbage.

If the colours, letters, fonts, numbers, etc are an absolute disaster and of course waiting all this time for that type of outcome to occur, then it's a Flames and Pitchforks Luau  .

I don't understand this. Are you trying to say that people involved in this are not allowed to be disheartened by the fact that there have been several unforeseen issues? Should everybody just be quiet even though they are unhappy with how things have been going?
It doesn't help to complain, you are right about that, but it doesn't help to say 'I'm so happy about this group buy' or something equally positive either.
So what I am saying is that a simple comment as ' Always something ' maybe should just be left alone, and read as a person venting their tiny bit of frustration with having to wait even longer than they had hoped for.
Because honestly, you should let ctrl.alt defend themselves if the '*****ing and moaning' gets to be too much. If you want to help them just refer to relevant information and be supportive. In my honest opinion on this internet forum.

[hashbaz]

I don't understand this.

[Elrick rant]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[JDragon]

I'm just here for the pictures. Soon?

[Jarrett]

Always something 

Remember to B!TCH and MOAN when the keys you've received are absolute garbage.

If the colours, letters, fonts, numbers, etc are an absolute disaster and of course waiting all this time for that type of outcome to occur, then it's a Flames and Pitchforks Luau  .

I don't understand this. Are you trying to say that people involved in this are not allowed to be disheartened by the fact that there have been several unforeseen issues? Should everybody just be quiet even though they are unhappy with how things have been going?
It doesn't help to complain, you are right about that, but it doesn't help to say 'I'm so happy about this group buy' or something equally positive either.
So what I am saying is that a simple comment as ' Always something ' maybe should just be left alone, and read as a person venting their tiny bit of frustration with having to wait even longer than they had hoped for.
Because honestly, you should let ctrl.alt defend themselves if the '*****ing and moaning' gets to be too much. If you want to help them just refer to relevant information and be supportive. In my honest opinion on this internet forum.

I think you are taking Elrick's post the wrong way (probably because it is Elrick lol). He's saying if JTK's caps aren't perfect after all these delays, then he is gonna raise a huge stink.

[pr0ximity]

It's almost like you guys have never been a part of a group buy before  )

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77272.0

Group Buys are risky endeavors!
The fact of the matter is that there is a lot of risk inherent to every single Group Buy, even the most reliable.  You are giving your money to a stranger on the other side of the world and hoping that they will give you the product in exchange.  And it takes months, sometimes a year+ for group buys to complete.  Be prepared to wait.  If you're in a group buy to save a little bit of money, maybe you'd rather not take on the risk and just pay a higher price. 

Emphasis not my own.

[Auxo]

It's hard to stay positive with this many delays tbh, I'm not doubting that this GB will happen, but like... the hype died months ago update after update after update. I think we're just really dying for some pictures at least, but I'm kind of wary that we might not even get those haha

[pr0ximity]

It's hard to stay positive with this many delays tbh, I'm not doubting that this GB will happen, but like... the hype died months ago update after update after update. I think we're just really dying for some pictures at least, but I'm kind of wary that we might not even get those haha

JTK did just fine for their debut GB. They seem flaky on pictures but few manufacturers even send progress pictures.

[Fire Brand]

It's hard to stay positive with this many delays tbh, I'm not doubting that this GB will happen, but like... the hype died months ago update after update after update. I think we're just really dying for some pictures at least, but I'm kind of wary that we might not even get those haha

JTK did just fine for their debut GB. They seem flaky on pictures but few manufacturers even send progress pictures.

They have yet to finish that, as they still need to send me my sliders :X

[pr0ximity]

It's hard to stay positive with this many delays tbh, I'm not doubting that this GB will happen, but like... the hype died months ago update after update after update. I think we're just really dying for some pictures at least, but I'm kind of wary that we might not even get those haha

JTK did just fine for their debut GB. They seem flaky on pictures but few manufacturers even send progress pictures.

They have yet to finish that, as they still need to send me my sliders :X

Sounds like they had QC issues and share manufacturing equipment, it's not entirely unheard-of.

[Fire Brand]

It's hard to stay positive with this many delays tbh, I'm not doubting that this GB will happen, but like... the hype died months ago update after update after update. I think we're just really dying for some pictures at least, but I'm kind of wary that we might not even get those haha

JTK did just fine for their debut GB. They seem flaky on pictures but few manufacturers even send progress pictures.

They have yet to finish that, as they still need to send me my sliders :X

Sounds like they had QC issues and share manufacturing equipment, it's not entirely unheard-of.

Still I'm a little miffed and will be more so, since I'm very petty if this GB ships out before I get my stuff from the first one .-.

[BunnyLake]

It's hard to stay positive with this many delays tbh, I'm not doubting that this GB will happen, but like... the hype died months ago update after update after update. I think we're just really dying for some pictures at least, but I'm kind of wary that we might not even get those haha

JTK did just fine for their debut GB. They seem flaky on pictures but few manufacturers even send progress pictures.

They have yet to finish that, as they still need to send me my sliders :X

sliders are shipping with this gb

for anyone waiting for them who ordered sophomore they will be included in that package, for anyone not part of sophomore they will be sent separately, itll all be shipping at the same time, neither buy is huge and itll be an easy clear and we have new people shipping who are very experienced with shipping large quantities quickly

making adjustments in design and manufacturing takes time, arguably too much time in this case, but its time that has been well spent

should we not have pictures within a reasonable time frame after this national holiday ( lets say by mid next week as i assume they go back to work next monday) then i will share all payment information with a geekhack mod as well as get a statement as to why from jtk so there is no question as to the legitimacy of this buy to anyone who is worried

[JDragon]

It's hard to stay positive with this many delays tbh, I'm not doubting that this GB will happen, but like... the hype died months ago update after update after update. I think we're just really dying for some pictures at least, but I'm kind of wary that we might not even get those haha

JTK did just fine for their debut GB. They seem flaky on pictures but few manufacturers even send progress pictures.

They have yet to finish that, as they still need to send me my sliders :X

sliders are shipping with this gb

for anyone waiting for them who ordered sophomore they will be included in that package, for anyone not part of sophomore they will be sent separately, itll all be shipping at the same time, neither buy is huge and itll be an easy clear and we have new people shipping who are very experienced with shipping large quantities quickly

making adjustments in design and manufacturing takes time, arguably too much time in this case, but its time that has been well spent

should we not have pictures within a reasonable time frame after this national holiday ( lets say by mid next week as i assume they go back to work next monday) then i will share all payment information with a geekhack mod as well as get a statement as to why from jtk so there is no question as to the legitimacy of this buy to anyone who is worried

Do you have any pics of the modifications you mentioned a few days ago? Curious to see what was done on that end.

[MaNiFeX]

making adjustments in design and manufacturing takes time, arguably too much time in this case, but its time that has been well spent

Especially if you now have good tooling for the sliders now.  Looks like you guys are getting stuff sorted out.  Good luck with everything! 

[BunnyLake]

It's hard to stay positive with this many delays tbh, I'm not doubting that this GB will happen, but like... the hype died months ago update after update after update. I think we're just really dying for some pictures at least, but I'm kind of wary that we might not even get those haha

JTK did just fine for their debut GB. They seem flaky on pictures but few manufacturers even send progress pictures.

They have yet to finish that, as they still need to send me my sliders :X

sliders are shipping with this gb

for anyone waiting for them who ordered sophomore they will be included in that package, for anyone not part of sophomore they will be sent separately, itll all be shipping at the same time, neither buy is huge and itll be an easy clear and we have new people shipping who are very experienced with shipping large quantities quickly

making adjustments in design and manufacturing takes time, arguably too much time in this case, but its time that has been well spent

should we not have pictures within a reasonable time frame after this national holiday ( lets say by mid next week as i assume they go back to work next monday) then i will share all payment information with a geekhack mod as well as get a statement as to why from jtk so there is no question as to the legitimacy of this buy to anyone who is worried

Do you have any pics of the modifications you mentioned a few days ago? Curious to see what was done on that end.

yeah gimme 5 mins ill gather up what i have to hand and post

[BunnyLake]

ok i think i posted this pic before

but here are some legend adjustments

(there has been another run of changes since this pic but its the most complete one i have



test spacebars for the pink set



final spacebar legends for the pink set



final legends for the csgo enter coming free with all orange sets and some of the pink set legends



ctrl alt key free with all sets



this is one of the major changes that took the most time balancing across all the moulds so that LEDS dont conflict with the set wihtout compromising on light bleed and feeling





those had to be adjusted on every single mould, and tested and redone etc several times

i will have more pics to follow soon

[BunnyLake]

oh gh spacebar thatll be included free in all orders in a colour to match your set

[BunnyLake]

and here were some of the last revisions of sliders

(test material shown)

[Auxo]

No light bleed? Hell yeah

[JDragon]

Thanks! Hype reignited, can't wait for the flower petal spacebars for the pink set. Looks really good as just white on black also.

[xondat]

I don't really want to reignite my hype... Oh go on then. Ctrl Alt key is my favorite there.

[Badwrench]

Is that spacebar going to be made in the purple on white colorway? I dig it!

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[HouseofSuffering]

That space bar is nice!!! Legends look sharp! 

[Pwner]

Will there be any extra red and white sets available?

[Elrick]

ok i think i posted this pic before

but here are some legend adjustments

(there has been another run of changes since this pic but its the most complete one i have

Show Image

this is one of the major changes that took the most time balancing across all the moulds so that LEDS dont conflict with the set wihtout compromising on light bleed and feeling

Show Image

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those had to be adjusted on every single mould, and tested and redone etc several times

i will have more pics to follow soon

NICE, so it's finally done now so all those fretting over this Group Buy can relax.

Just very keen to receive these babies soon, especially the Red and Black although I would of really liked the Orange and Black, since there are far too few Orange and Black sets available out in the Wilds of Keyboard Land.

Keep up your terrific work here Bunny, you always provide the necessary info to keep this Wagon Train going despite all the rough terrain and sacrifices given.  We all owe you BIG time, since you are the ONLY one constantly providing us with contact during this long haul.

[pr0ximity]

and here were some of the last revisions of sliders

(test material shown)

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Are these still planned to go into the shop in a limited quantity?

[ntitco1]

this is one of the major changes that took the most time balancing across all the moulds so that LEDS dont conflict with the set wihtout compromising on light bleed and feeling

Show Image

Show Image

those had to be adjusted on every single mould, and tested and redone etc several times

i will have more pics to follow soon

Fantastic 

[Suembeaux]

oh gh spacebar thatll be included free in all orders in a colour to match your set

Show Image

Yes, this is how you make up for delays. Very excited for this and the Coca-cola bar.

[rowdy]

Fantastic pictures!

Thanks BunnyLake

[Auxo]

The sharpness of the legends is what really gets me going I'm fairly excited that my hype is revived

[whmeltonjr]

Are PM orders going to be shipping at the same time as everyone else? Haven't been keeping up with this thread much, but I'm waiting on two sets and sliders...

Bumping my own answered question.

[WOMBO]

whoa, legends look like a biiiig improvement over jtk debut - a lot more like gmk quality legends

also, submitted a support request for an address change. I feel like I've sent in a few without any noticeable change in my actual order, but I'm assuming you guys got them?

[Fire Brand]

Sliders

Also those petal space bars are very nice will there be extras of the sets that include those later on as I might have to get one for that space

[Auxo]

Really looking forward to hearing about any updates later this week 

[BunnyLake]

Stared getting pictures through, they are sorting keys so pictures are trickling in one at a time, I'll wait a couple days so I have a more complete set of pics to show you but colours are looking great


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[bubbedi]

Man I am looking forward to see those, bunny!

[BunnyLake]

Man I am looking forward to see those, bunny!

I've been dropping some in slack as and when I get them, it's not that I'm holding out on you guys it's just not very interesting seeing 1 key at a time, so far I've got pics of all the spacebars and windowed keys and some custom keys but I'll be getting them consistently now so once it builds up to a decent amount for update I'll drop them on here


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[xondat]

Somehow people might be upset by this, I can see it coming. Luckily I go through periods where I forget that I joined this group buy, so I'm not too bothered anymore.

[zenless]

Anyone have a black on orange mod set they'd sell? I already have an order for the main set of orange on black. Thanks!

[BunnyLake]

Anyone have a black on orange mod set they'd sell? I already have an order for the main set of orange on black. Thanks!

I have a bunch of extras, I'll include one for free in your order

Please remind me once I post they arrive


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[zenless]

Anyone have a black on orange mod set they'd sell? I already have an order for the main set of orange on black. Thanks!

I have a bunch of extras, I'll include one for free in your order

Please remind me once I post they arrive


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Woah awesome, thanks!

[AuDiTH]

Thanks for the update Bunny! Also, will you be selling the sliders in store when they arrive? I joined r1 group buy but I missed that sale = =

[Auxo]

Thanks for the update Bunny! Also, will you be selling the sliders in store when they arrive? I joined r1 group buy but I missed that sale = =

I might be in for a set if i ever consider picking up an HHKB or Realforce

[Vagabond]

I'd like a set too!

[BunnyLake]

I have aboit 200 sets extra minus about 5 people have more taken, I don't think they will end up being in the store as I think we are gonna remove the store shortly anyway, but they will be available, people can either contact me via dm or I'll post some instructions in this thread around the time


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[BunnyLake]

I have aboit 200 sets extra minus about 5 people have more taken, I don't think they will end up being in the store as I think we are gonna remove the store shortly anyway, but they will be available, people can either contact me via dm or I'll post some instructions in this thread around the time


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[sony]

I'm interested in the red and white set and some topre sliders if there are any extras of those. Can't wait to see more pictures of this set. Looking good!

[TalkingTree]

I think we are gonna remove the store shortly anyway

Are you gonna disclose the reasons behind this?