类型: GB
作者: brazen
发布时间: 2021-08-13 09:58:26
更新时间:
2022-04-14 05:14:43
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114186.0
Hey guys, I posed an IC a while back about the Mason60 my
engineered stone 60% keyboard case. I’m happy to say after
refining the design and taking aboard suggestions from the
community that we are now a GO for Group Buy! I’ve included
some info below but for more details you can revisit my IC
page.
The Mason60 is cast from a gypsum resin
composite. Once the case is demolded and then sanded, the
result feels like an engineered stone like Corian. I thought
this material would make an awesome keyboard case because
(1) its heavy (2) you can make almost any color (3) I have
lots of flexibility with regards to shape and design.
In
terms of design philosophy- I designed the shape of of the
case to highlight the uniqueness of the material. I wanted a
fat top bezel to show off the surface pattern and a chunky
profile with very round edges which fit the “heavy” and
“smooth” feel of stone or marble.
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/brazenstudio/
Gallery
https://imgur.com/gallery/winEClh
Discord
https://discord.gg/V5m9fHjMcJ
Website
https://www.brazenstudio.co
**UPDATE:
**
Thanks everybody for the great
response! I upped the cap from 50 to 100 in response!
23/8/21-
GB now closed! I will be sending out emails shortly to all
the participants in the raffle, whether you won or not. I
will then send out invoices to the winners!
26/08/21
Emails to everyone that entered the GB are now out
(regardless of raffle outcome). Email me at
ian@brazenstudio.co
if you didn’t get one and I will check for you. Also please
note that due to the increased quota, we will be randomly
dividing raffle winners into two production batches, Batch 1
shipping in Nov 2021 and and Batch 2 in Jan 2022.
30/08/21
Invoice emails out now! Please pay your invoices by Sep 1st
10am EDT or I will need to pass your spot to someone else.
Will also be doing an extra raffle draw to fill any drop
outs after payments come in!
03/09/21 Some
extra slots opened up in the GB so we will re-raffle! If you
entered the raffle but didn’t get picked the first time
around, please check your email to see if its second time
lucky!
16/11/2021
Hi guys
First of
all thanks to everyone again for supporting the Mason60
group buy. I just wanted to update you on the status of
production. Since the Group Buy ended, I’ve been hard at
work setting up my production line and refining my
processes. I was also waiting for my bulk shipment of
materials from the UK which was being shipped by sea. Even
though we ordered months ago, the shipment only arrived in
Hong Kong earlier this month, a delay of 3 months from the
original delivery date! Basically it turns out that global
container shipping has been in complete disarray since
Covid.
Anyways, after finally receiving the materials I
was still confident I could meet the original timeline for
sending out Batch 1 orders within Nov 2021. However, after
starting production I noticed that the new batch of material
wasn’t behaving in the same way as previously- I was getting
some deviations in the sizing. Not huge but noticeable. I am
still in the process of pinpointing the exact issue.
Since
I will need some time solve this issue, I’m afraid I may
need to delay the timeline for Batch 1 orders. Depending on
how I get on I should be able to send out most or all of
Batch 1 in December 2021. I’m hoping that at the moment
Batch 2 timelines will be unaffected.
Apologies for the
delay! If there is any more change to the timelines, I will
certainly let you know. Also don’t worry about this latest
hiccup, it is very much a solvable problem, I just need time
to experiment.
Thanks all and don’t hesitate to contact
me if you have any questions.
7th of Jan, 2022
hi
guys another update! we finally solved the material issue
and have gotten stuck into production. I think we will
finish production of Batch 1 orders within Jan 2022, and
prob will get started on Batch 2. We will hope to start
shipping some orders out in Jan 2022 as well. However, we
foresee some issues with shipping. Hong Kong has the
strictest covid measures in the world and they recently
BANNED ALL FLIGHTS (including cargo) from many countries
including USA, Canada, UK and more. This has thrown a
spanner in the works of our shipping plans as Hong Kong Post
now has zero air-mail options to those countries. We may
have to resort to shipping surface mail or possibly courier
if cost allows. These bans happened just two days ago, so we
are still trying to figure out our next steps. So while
production is coming along, it will be hard for us to make
any promises about when they are shipped out! Apologies for
the delays again and we will try to adapt in the best and
most transparent way possible! hi guys another update! we
finally solved the material issue and have gotten stuck into
production. I think we will finish production of Batch 1
orders within Jan 2022, and prob will get started on Batch
2. We will hope to start shipping some orders out in Jan
2022 as well. However, we foresee some issues with shipping.
Hong Kong has the strictest covid measures in the world and
they recently BANNED ALL FLIGHTS (including cargo) from many
countries including USA, Canada, UK and more. This has
thrown a spanner in the works of our shipping plans as Hong
Kong Post now has zero air-mail options to those countries.
We may have to resort to shipping surface mail or possibly
courier if cost allows. These bans happened just two days
ago, so we are still trying to figure out our next steps. So
while production is coming along, it will be hard for us to
make any promises about when they are shipped out! Apologies
for the delays again and we will try to adapt in the best
and most transparent way possible!
14th of April
2022
All keyboard cases are completed! Thanks for the
support on our first GB!
**MATERIAL PROPERTIES:
**
After casting, the case needs to be sanded down to reveal
the chips inside. This is quite a laborious process, from 80
grit to 2000 grit. The case is then sealed with a special
wax, to provide water and stain resistance. The resulting
finish is smooth enough to see reflections, like polished
marble. Due to the casting process there may be some small
air bubbles on the surface, the largest of which will be
filled in, but small ones may remain. In my opinion the
small bubbles add some character to the piece and makes it
feel more stone like.
Bear in mind the hand-made nature
of this case means the external dimensions will not be
perfect like CNC aluminum, but this is part of the charm!
**COLOR
WAYS
**
Concrete Grey Terrazzo
Jaw Breaker Terrazzo
Copper
Oxide Green Terrazzo
White on Black Terrazzo
Terracotta
Ink
Splatter
**SOUND
**
Sound test
HERE
**FEATURES
**
60% style case, should fit
most GH60 style PCBs (e.g. DZ60)
Tray mount with
removable screw posts and stand offs (up to 6) and M2
screws
Silicone O-ring dampeners
Cork liner on the
bottom of the case for grip and additional dampening
Optional
EVA case foam
Optional matching wrist rest
Extra
wax sealant
**GROUP BUY ARRANGEMENTS
**
Date: 16th to 23rd of August 2021
The Group Buy will be in the form of a raffle. Buyers
can fill in the Google form. I will then randomly select 50
names from the list, who will then receive an invoice and
instructions for payment. Payment will be through our online
store, using Shopify Payments (Visa, Master, Apple Pay,
Google Pay, Paypal Express).
Quantity: 50 keyboard
cases total (max one case and one wrist rest per order)
Shipping
out date: Nov 1st, 2021, allow 2 to 3 weeks to ship from
Hong Kong
LINK TO GOOGLE FORM
(only valid during GB dates above)
**PRICING
**
Case:
US$200 (Worldwide shipping US$50)
Case + wrist rest:
US$230 (Worldwide shipping US$70)
Optional laser cut
EVA case foam: US$10
Note for this round of the GB, we
won’t be selling the wrist rest on its own. We also reserve
the right to adjust the shipping fees in the unlikely event
that shipping to your country is much more expensive than
forecast.
**DIMENSIONS
**
Case: 310x140x35mm,
1400g, front height 22mm, internal size 287x95mm (please
check it fits your PCB)
Typing angle 6.5deg
EDIT:
I just checked and the front height should be 24mm including
the cork
Wrist rest: 310x75x23mm, 800g
**CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
**
The Mason60 is sealed with beeswax
and is water resistant, but please wipe off any moisture
straight away to avoid leaving a mark on the wax coating.
Please also keep your neon orange Doritos grease away! Clean
with a damp cloth and if needed you can reapply some wax,
though this shouldn’t be needed for a long while (each case
will come with a small amount of extra wax).
While
strong and impact resistant, it will shatter (contrary to
what I said in the IC) if you drop it from a height onto a
hard surface.
**QUALITY GUIDE
**
There will
be some very small air bubbles on the surface due to the
casting process. Due to the hand made nature of this
product, no two pieces will be identical in terms of
pattern. This product is sanded by hand and so the external
dimensions and contours may vary slightly and some minor
sanding marks may remain. Colors will be very close to what
you see in the photos (as far as one can tell from a phone
or monitor).
**ABOUT BRAZEN STUDIO
**
We are
a product design studio based in Hong Kong, specializing in
creating beautiful cast objects! We are currently focused on
keyboards and also offer a line of coffee accessories
(pretty sure there is a sizable overlap between these
interests!). Our founder Ian has an engineering degree and
has a decade of experience running his own custom clothing
business in Hong Kong. As we make everything inhouse, we
have more direct control over quality and timeliness vs
outsourcing the manufacturing.