类型: GB
作者:
smittysteve
发布时间:
2018-06-28 04:50:04
更新时间: 2018-07-27 18:54:45
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96368.0
Welcome one, welcome all. Duck keyboard lovers, collectors,
hoarders… come on in. This GB will offer brass weights-
engraved or raw (tumbled) brass to fit the four most recent
keyboards made by Duck.
FYI, Interest Check Thread
here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95953.msg2618288/#msg2618288
IMPORTANT: For the Viper/ Eagle and the TC-V3
weights you have a choice to make on the desired graphic for
the weights. I will only run one engraved version for each
weight. There is a not-insignificant set-up fee for the
engraving, so for cost and simplicity we will end up with
one engraved version of each weight. However, as a result of
feedback in the IC, there are two options for the
Viper/ Eagle and the TC-V3 on the order form.
On the order form, please select the engraved weight
design you like best if you plan to purchase an engraved
weight for that board.
Simple majority wins on the voting. If the design you prefer
does not win and you wish to change to the un-engraved
option, we can do that.
Without further ado, here are
your brass weight options for most pleasant keyboard
happiness:
Viper/ Eagle
NEW
Graphic Option:
OLD Graphic Option:
Lightsaver v3 (LSv3)
Jetfire
TC-V3
NEW Graphic Option:
OLD Graphic Option:
UPDATE: I can also run Orion v2 and
Blackbird weights!! They will not have a graphic, but I have
the files, they are available. Message me/ fill out the
form if you’re interested.
Details
Once again, many thanks to my friend Gaiden for the
assist on the graphics for all of these. He did a
freaking awesome job and I can’t thank him
enough!
PRICE:
$65 engraved (edit: + PP
fees… always forget about that!)
$35 plain brass (+ PP
fees)
Price: is the same for all weights. I was a
little surprised by this, but the material difference isn’t
enough to change pricing much at all. The manufacturer I’m
going with quoted the quantity across all the weights for
one price, so I’ll do the same here. There is still a small
chance the price could come down a little as we go if the
quantity is really high but I feel good about being able to
execute the GB at these prices. If possible, I’ll refund
everyone a few bucks. The plain brass will be a tumbled
finish- uncoated and unpolished. The engraved weights will
be polished.
TIMELINE: This group buy
will be open for at least two weeks from the time of
approval. I will target placing the order the week of July
16 and assuming all goes well I expect to be shipping these
by the second week of August. Fwiw, I’m doing everything
here in the US. I did investigate overseas manufacturing,
but I really like the folks I’m working with for the weights
and the engraving, so I feel more confident doing everything
here and think it’s worth a little extra $.
SHIPPING:
will either invoice shipping later or do it all all at one
time- not sure yet. (edit at time of GB posting: still
unsure about this. I’ll work on it as soon as I get back to
the US and obviously sort out a plan before sending
invoices.) If I feel good about estimating shipping and
doing it all with one invoice, I’d prefer that instead of
sending shipping invoices separately later on. TBD… Will
ship internationally, but will definitely have to quote that
case-by-case. That could get expensive- sorry international
peeps.
I am not sure whether these weights will fit
earlier versions (Viper/ Eagle v1, LSv2) of these
boards. My hunch is that they will, but if anyone would like
to measure and evaluate with me, I’m happy to share sizes of
the weights we will be making here.
Miscellanei
I am trying to get an option together for Orion
boards. Cannot confirm yet and I wanted to open the buy, but
I’ll announce asap whether this will be possible or not. If
you want an Orion weight, please fill out the form and let
me know. It will most likely just be an un-engraved
option.
I’ve had a couple of inquires about custom
engraving. I’m happy to offer it, but the cost will be ~$70
additional. PM me if you’d like to explore this as an
option.
Speaking of that- please feel free to reach out
anytime by PM here on GH or Discord (preferred). I’m
smittysteve on all platforms, so should be easy to find. Can
also email me at
smlsmith9@gmail.com.
Thanks very much for reading and considering joining
the GB. I will update throughout the process and I really
look forward to getting these weights together for us all. I
mentioned somewhere in the IC, but I am absolutely a
customer of this GB as well and will make sure this turns
out awesome for us all!
(edit) Screws will be included to hold it in the
case. Keep forgetting that bit!
GB ORDER FORM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYxT9pFlBQUyW8mmPEYDhGc3F8UUTD_b0aGH_u97CZQxYyFw/viewform?usp=sf_link
DESIGN VOTING UPDATE 7/12/18:
Eagle/ Viper is really close… Separated by one
vote, the old design is winning.
TC-V3 will be the new
weight design- it’s slaughtering the old by about 2x.
UPDATE:
ORDERS WILL CLOSE SUNDAY NIGHT. If the form is still up,
your order will be taken.
Confirmation emails sent…
invoicing will start now.