类型: IC
作者: keykaboo
发布时间: 2017-07-13 10:41:41
更新时间:
2017-12-16 05:22:03
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90562.0
Hi fellow keyboard enthusiast!
After doing the initial
IC on r/mm 5 days ago, I received lots of feedbacks and
interest from the community!
Link to the r/mm thread
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/775l3r/ic_custom_dye_sub_service_updates_pricing_and/
I have spoken to the vendor and finalize the details
for this service.
About the Vendor
The service
will be provided by everglide, the vendor based in China.
They
have been in the market for years and they are primarily
focusing on keyboard assembly and accessory manufacturing.
They are the ones that put together the GK64!
The new
technology has opened the opportunity for basically everyone
to design a keyset and own something truly their! I am
equally excited as everyone else here!
Some information
about this technology, the keycap used will be Cherry
Profile in 1.4mm thick PBT. The dye sub will penetrate
.03-.05mm, leaving it permanent.
For every design, an
unique tool and ink mixture will be made to achieve the
desired outcome. There is probability of failure involved
and hence the pricing is not as low as I hope it would
be.
This is a custom dye set, if you are 100%
particular about the color, please refrain from ordering.
Slight color variation is expected.
Here are some
sample set -
https://imgur.com/a/XiJfG
Here is what you can choose from -
https://imgur.com/a/vJyaS
If you order less/more than what is included in the
full set, there will be price adjustments
NEW Sample
Set -
https://imgur.com/a/I0x1c
Link to AI file for submission-
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2HvNHVaQ0pddUdLMEtXa1BXdXc
Latest r/mm post-
https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/7apbfc/artisancustom_pbt_dye_sub/
Pricing
There will be 2 different pricing
options, please take sometime to read through and understand
them. I decided to run it this way to that there will be
community engagement and protection of the designer rights.
All other suggestions are welcomed!
For NO MOQ Orders,
initial set, $140USD including shipping.
We understand
that this is pricy and not many users will want to do
this.Due to the failure rate involved, this is unfortunately
the price that we have to quote. For all future buyers, you
will be invoiced $100 including shipping and fees.
UPSIDE!
For subsequent 20 orders, made by any community members, the
designer/starter will receive a rebate of $3 per set! So
your effective total cost is $80USD.
You can also
choose to keep the order private
In addition,
/u/Komatoz has kindly agreed to be the US proxy for low MOQ
service.
- When you submitted an order, /u/Komatoz will list it up on her store upon request
- Keyset starter will have to confirm payment before the listing goes up
- Listing will last for a week and community members can order.
- Everyone who decide to join the set will be asked for payment immediately by shopify (Paypal or Stripe), the platform that Komatozs store is built upon.
- Set will begin production at the end of 7days or when the starter decides to do so
-
Rebates for keyset started will be credited within
30days
Why run this through another user, other than yourself? - I want to have an additional layer of QC
- It is more cost effective for low MOQ orders.
-
A US based correspondent will be able to meet the needs of
the community better
For Designers
For designers who wish to keep their designs exclusively to themselves, I have come up with a plan as well.
MOQ of 50 or more sets. You will submit the design, I will quote you based on the complexity. All pricing will be kept confidential, you will run your own IC and collect the orders. Cost will definitely be lower. /*If you wish to engage /u/Komatoz for help for running a GB, do PM her in person.
What will happen from here is that after payment, you will receive a full set sample before mass production. Upon confirmation, the set will be produced and we will NOT re-run it unless you have given us the permission to do so.
Please do note that this technology is available to everyone with the resources, others may decide to duplicate your design and that is beyond our control.
All above mentioned services include the 1.4mm thick PBT blank keycaps.
For ONLY DYE SUB Servicing
For everyone else that wish to send in their own Cherry profile keycaps for dye sub service please note the following. - Initial set cost is $130 (excluding the cost of keycaps)
- We will run the trials on our own keycaps, however, in the event of failure, we will not be responsible.
- Only blanks can be send in for servicing
- In the event that it failed, you can wish to dye it all over again
-
If you wish to dye it again, charges apply.
Lead time - 4 weeks maximum. Sets will be send out whenever it is ready.
If you have any suggestions, feel free to PM me or leave them in the comments.
Edits:
Confirmed that we will be adding in SA/DSA profile keycaps for dye subbing. Pricing to be determined, doing trials now.
Added new sample and link to AI file for DIY
7U and other keys will be available but at the higher cost