类型: GB
作者:
AlexAtPanc
发布时间:
2017-08-01 21:22:20
更新时间: 2018-06-16 22:07:31
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90864.0
Well. It’s really been something. Except for a couple custom
orders, all products have been shipped, and from what I’ve
been told, have gotten into and changed hands a few times. I
honestly hope that everyone is enjoying their purchases.
One
sale listing of one Campine described the GB process as
laughably long. I cannot disagree. It was fraught with
issues from beginning to end. One of the most annoying
details I contended with was the finish on the aluminum
frames. You’ll remember, the first ones were absolutely
atrocious. Inconsistent, poorly qced and actually chipped in
the exact same spot. Then I had them refinish the parts, but
the interior of 60% of the frames showed machining marks,
which werent noticed until the partial order was done being
powdercoated. This meant that a second refinishing process
was needed, after doing some serious hand-filing on each
piece as they were processed, after being media blasted.
No
excuses, just reasons here. Im pretty upset about how long
this GB took, and trying to deliver a low-cost custom 60%
case/kit meant trying to squeeze as much value from more
simple production processes (like finishing, blasting,
powdercoating) as humanly possible. Fate conspired to throw
wrenches into every single part of the GB process, and for
that, I apologize. Very little went my way on this GB
including the chicanery at the end.
Ive been getting
pics of the boards and it seems people are enjoying them,
when they got to their owners. If youre reading this and are
not happy or have a question, please let me know and Ill do
my best to rectify the situation.
Im working on
finalizing manufacturers for the angled bottom, if there are
those of you still interested in that. Ive narrowed it down
to two vendors and will be posting a new IC shortly. I
realized that emailing the original Campine order list is
mostly a bad idea, since a fair portion of the original
purchasers dont have their boards any longer.
For those
of you looking for information on programming the ORG60: QMK
has a directory for this PCB, so its relatively
straightforward, assuming you use the supplied keymap.
JTMchorse has graciously supplied his keymaps for HHKB and
HHKB ISO. Its pretty simple to change these to your
preferred layout, if neither of them suit your
configuration.
https://github.com/pancinteractive/qmk_firmware
Thanks to all for sticking this out. It was seriously
a grueling slog to the finish line, but the end of it is
essentially here. Ill be updating here with additional
information.
Here are some stats, in case anyone cares
about that kind of thing.
Direct email updates sent:
24
Apologies offered: 12
Times new shipping date
was offered: 8
Trips to manu brick-and-mortar location:
6
Colors offered: 9
Colors added since GB
conclusion: 3
Packages shipped: 67
Secondary
packages shipped because I forgot parts in the original
package: 6
And here’s an album of finished Campines.
If anyone is interesting in picking up a new Campine
of their very own,
my store is open for business. Thanks to everyone for their patience, and I hope everyone
is enjoying their purchases!!!
October update
More
Folks, we are going to be delayed.
TL;DR - Prod. samples are not valid, lost our spot in
line, we are looking at pushing the ship date from Nov. 3
to Nov. 22-24. Im very sorry and am crushed to have to
send this announcement.
Im not really one to beat around the bush on bad
news. Today I went in to take pictures of the first
production samples of the cases. After handling them and
checking dimensions, I found that the drillpoints of the
case and the drillpoints on the acrylic diffusers and steel
floorplates are not aligned and countersunk incorrectly. The
domino effect of this means that I need to push the shipping
date out by ~20 days.
I took quite a bit of time to
inspect the few pieces that were produced, and I am not
satisfied that the current design can pass muster. I have my
CAD program open right this moment modifying the design, and
I am scheduling a call with the manufacturers CAD director
to evaluate and ratify the new design files. We need to jump
back into the production queue as well, which is why the
ship date needs to be pushed out.
I know this is easy
for me to say via email, but Im pretty upset by this
development. I was counting on having these in folks hands
for the Northern California and the Houston meetups, and I
was going to time shipping to line up with the opening of my
new storefront, which will stock anything and everything
DIY-keyboard related.
Needless to say, Im quite
deflated, which again I realize is easy for me to say. I am
going to do my level best to make it up to everyone in this
Group Buy, and as a thank you for being part of it. I know
that the case will be worth the wait.
Ill be updating
everyone as soon as I have more information. Im posting this
info to Reddit and GH to ensure everyone is aware of the
modified timeline, and to own my malefaction.
If anyone
has any questions or concerns, please let me know. Again, I
am incredibly sorry for the inconveneince.
Original GB
info
More
Hello all,
This is the start of the Group Buy for the
Campine Mk.III high profile 60% case for both standard and
HHKB layout options.
TL;DR:
60% case kit at the
lowest settings for $142 shipped, most expensive option with
all included extras (all you need are switches and a
soldering iron) is $252 shipped.
ENTRIES CLOSED
Pictures:
More
Standard layout
HHKB layout
Assembly diagram
Render album (hat tip Oblotzky)
The assembled case should clock in approximately 4
pounds, minus keyboard internals. The case can be assembled
with both the acrylic diffuser and the steel bottom, or one
or the other. As the options below indicate, there will be
the option to add our favorite feet to add an incline.
I
am planning having the parts powder coated, to maintain a
consistent finish between the aluminum and the steel.
Powder-coating is a viable aesthetic option for both
aluminum and steel parts. The Form has pictures of real
world examples.
MOQ is 25 on each layout. The parts
will be manufactured, receive coloring post-treatment, be
packed and dropped off for shipping within a 70 mile radius.
I will evaluating the parts during each leg of production.
There will not be a cap on the order amount.
The GB
entry period will run from today, until 8/11. At that point,
I will send invoices and will provide 72 hours for payment.
Orders will be placed on 8/15, with production completion
expected on 11/3.
Prices:
- Standard layout - milled aluminum frame, assembly hardware included: $118
- HHKB layout - milled aluminum frame, assembly hardware included: $138
- Acrylic diffuser: +$12, compatible with both frame options
- Steel floor plate: +$12, compatible with both frame options
- Add a stainless steel universal switchplate: +$26 (add $5 for custom colored plate)
- Add a ORG60 PCB: +$27
- Add cone fee): +$4
- Add stabs (1x 7u / 4x 2u): +$9
- Add an additional frame: $10 off price above (Standard = $108, HHKB = $128)
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Shipping is $12 CONUS, $18 CAN, $25 everywhere else.
Colors available: black, white, gunmetal, bronze, silver, cyan, crimson, plum, forest green. Samples available on Forms page.
FAQ documentation