类型: GB
作者: MxBlue
发布时间: 2018-04-02
08:34:57
更新时间: 2021-03-06 21:42:52
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94986.0
Update here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94986.msg2824131/#msg2824131
Hey boys and girls, it’s time to get the ball
rolling!
Orders:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18IOumQD9hxTbKlupQTYU7bqaifdyhNX8CI56jXH__sk/edit/#gid=0
I am opening the GB early, before receiving PCB
prototypes since it seems that we will need to count down
the Paypal 21 day timer to be able to place the order, I
apologise in advance for the 3wk delay. We will use money
out of our own pockets to fund all other purchases, but
case/plate manufacture will be delayed until funds are
released.
Photos of the second prototype:
More
Some older renders by TC:
http://instagram.com/tre.vc/:
Photos of the first prototype, first shown at Syd
Meetup:
This is a poor camera job of how the RGB looks like:
https://streamable.com/dpam9
My attempt at trying to show off RGB:
https://streamable.com/keyp2
Information:
Case: Frosted
Polycarbonate, CNC milled
Plate: Brass, mirror-finished
and electroplated
Weight: Same as plate
PCB:
Custom designed for the MxSS by kawasaki161, White solder
mask and ENIG finish
Details:
- 2.9 degrees angle on the case
- Top mount plate
- Center USB, Type-B Mini
- MX and SMK (White and Orange) switch support
- Holtite support
- No in-switch LEDs, yes to RGB underglow
-
1.5kg with plate and weight
Black nickel-plated steel plate/weights will be lasercut from Stainless Steel grade 304, with an appearance similar to this: https://imgur.com/a/xdfXh
The reflectiveness will be better than the images shown (factory pics are never great lol). It is important to note that these will not be prototyped, but we will work with the factory to ensure they are functional. I can not guarantee the appearance.
Polycarb plate will be CNC’d and sandblasted, and again, will not be prototyped. I have tested with an acrylic plate in its place, and it has a fairly significant amount of flex in some areas. I can not guarantee the appearance or performance of this plate. Here’s a pic of the acrylic plate without the protective film removed, visually similar to what I wish to get the finish to be:
Group Buy Information:
- FCFS
- MOQ 20, Cap 25 (25/25 slots taken)
- Up to 2 extras may be available after the GB
Price (excluding fees + shipping):
- Base Kit (Case, Plate, Weight, PCB, GMK Stabilisers) - $350USD
- Extra Plate - $60USD
- Extra PCB - $55USD
- Black Nickel-plated Steel Plate/Weight (Extra) - $130USD
- Polycarb Plate (Extra) - $60USD
Shipping:
I’ll be shipping through
most likely DHL, I need to contact my shipping provider to
confirm which courier they use. Shipping times are variable,
here are some estimated costs and times:
- Australia, 0-6 days - $20AUD-$35AUD
- United States, 2-3 days - $70USD
- United Kingdom, 2-3 days - $75USD
- Europe - 2-3 days, $75USD
-
Asia - 2-3 days, $65USD
It is really unfortunate that shipping is this expensive, but do note this is calculated conservatively. This is fully insured courier post at least, so we can rest assured that things are transported properly. While cheaper options are available, they are not worth the reduction in service.
UPDATE: After talks with my courier, we should be able to
provide better prices, pending actually giving my courier
correct quantities and destinations. The listed prices are
the upper limit, and in the case of the United States at
least,
the price will most likely go down, think closer to
50USD for the US.
Deadline & Lead Times:
So
our situation is that we will have to probably wait 3wks for
PayPal to payout so I can pay my factory.
Current ETA:
2mnths2.5mnths 3mnths 4mnths ETA unknown
ETA will be updated once production resumes.
As
for payment, I will set a deadline of 1wk for payment.
All
orders are final, I will not transfer paid slots as any
refunds I do through PayPal will cause the funds to be held
for an unknown period of time. See this:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92418.msg2552202/#msg2552202
If you do not want a slot, please don’t pay for
it!
Updates:
03/04/18 - GB
Opened
07/04/18 - GB Closed, Invoices out
11/04/18
- Put order in with the factory (cases/plates/weights), lead
time 3-4wks
13/04/18 - Put order in with PCB factory
and box factory, lead time 3-4wks
19/04/18 - Brass
parts have almost finished the CNC stage
27/04/18 -
Most parts nearly finished machining stage, will go into
finishing stage/ manual labour after the factory take a
break next week (Labor Day)
08/05/18 - Parts finished
machining, PCBs getting redone, Brass parts paused post
polishing until finishes are finalised
12/05/18 - Steel
plates being polished, requested gold plating sample
19/05/18
- Gold plating and electrophoretic coated samples done,
being shipped to me for checking
23/05/18 - Received
samples, electrophoretic coating to replace UV coating,
electroplating flawed on one side
28/05/18 - New PCB
prototypes arrived, tested working, PCB production to finish
shortly.
29/05/18 - Brass parts resumed production.
31/05/18
- Black Steel parts resumed production.
19/06/18 -
First shipment arrived, one lot of cases and black nickel
steel parts
25/06/18 - PCBs arrived, need to be
reflashed with a bootloader
26/06/18 - Rest of parts
arrived, initial QC inspection fails many, see post for
explanation:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94986.msg2629255/#msg2629255
10/07/18 - Firmware completed, discussing how to
remake parts
26/07/18 - Brass parts sent back for
rework, PCBs still being tested
05/08/18 -
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94986.msg2646217/#msg2646217
28/08/18 -
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94986.msg2653540/#msg2653540
??/??/1? - Yea look, I gave up updating this bit a
while ago, check from page 3/4 for a chronology of my
sadness.
11/04/18 - Paypal somehow did not freeze my
money, so I’ve put in the order as it stands. Since it
appears that at least 1 person has dropped out, possibly 2,
I will advertise the positions in the GB as open slots once
I can confirm it. I’m going to leave the deadline at 2mnths
to give us ample time to get things done. Factory should
start production mid next week, once the sample I sent get
to them.
13/04/18 - Got some final numbers from both my
PCB and box manufacturer, and have put in the orders for
both. Added in lead times for everything so people have an
idea of what we’re waiting for.
08/05/18 - Cases,
plates and weights have finished being machined, and are
being hand finished before going on to the next stage of
finishing. PCBs were awaiting components for assembly, but
we discovered a flaw in the PCBs, namely that the stabiliser
holes for the bottom row were in the wrong direction, so I
promptly paid for another batch to be produced with the
issue corrected, I am awaiting a sample of it before
proceeding on that front. Brass parts are having their
finish changed on account of the factory being unable to do
gold electroplating, UV coating and silver electroplating
being offered up.
26/06/18 -
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94986.msg2629255/#msg2629255
TL;DR: Cases half alright, electrophoretic coating ended up
worse than expected, factory will fix things, just need a
new finish (or compromise on an old one) for brass parts.
…
Some
time July 2020 - All GB units delivered
See attached files for the plate and weight.