类型: IC
作者: Bass
发布时间: 2018-08-24
18:42:53
更新时间: 2018-08-26 00:12:38
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97131.0
Hi all,
So a while back, kuato on deskthority wanted to
take his 3278 restoration one step further than what most
others have done: Replacing the plastic manual compartment
lid with one made out of metal. What’s the point of this,
you ask? Perhaps the main benefit is to make it easier to
get the entire 3278 powdercoated. Some also say it improves
the feel on your wrists, but another big part is making your
beamspring feel as heavy and sturdy as it can be.
Original Restoration Thread
He was originally planning on running a group buy for
these as others had expressed interest in getting these
made, and most machine / sheet metal shops prefer to do
these types of projects in bulk. Because the 3278 is one of
my favorite boards in my collection and rotation, I decided
that I would try and pursue this since there are many shops
in my area and kuato seems to have disappeared from the
forums. After running around many different places (with
some even giving me outrageous estimates – $500 each!), I
have finally found one that is willing to tackle the job at
a reasonable cost. The material will be stainless steel
based on previous attempts done for kuato and lot_lizard.
Here is what I expect based on the quote they sent me:
MOQ
of 5 units: ~$200 + shipping and paypal fees
MOQ of 10
units: ~ $150 + shipping and paypal fees
Please let me
know if you would be interested or have any suggestions! To
make data easier to collect I have added a form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/jordhmrVx3McdEQ53
Note: It should be safe to assume we will hit an MOQ
of 10, but $150 is still pricey for a lot of people. Thus I
and a few others will continue asking around to see what it
would take to lower the price point, ideally to around $50.
The IC form has now been updated in order to see how much
more interest would be generated if we could reach this
price point, since MOQ plays such a big part.