This is a group buy for the 96KEE by mehkee.com. The 96KEE is a small revision of the keyboard kit formerly known as the GSX96.Quick update - the first two batches of orders (~95 units) have been placed with the manufacturer. I'm trying to get a sample quickly produced to make sure all the changes to R1 are as expected. Then production on the two sets of orders placed will begin (timeline still as expected) - all orders up until 8/9 have been submitted. To-date total of ordered kits is 120 (large majority are titanium grey, black, and silver, only a smattering of blue/red).
Why the extension?: Just another week and a half to give a few more people the chance to order. I've had quite a few messages asking for a little bit extra time to place the order and given we do not have a specific MOQ and the orders are placed on a rolling basis, I have no issues opening it up to more people.
Click here to join the Group Buy:
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https://mehkee.com/products/96keeFor those who are new to this kit - here is a quick overview of the kit and some specifications:
Full Kit comes with:- Aluminum Case (colors offered: Silver, Black, Titanium Grey, Blue, Red)
- Aluminum Plate
- Aluminum Feet
- Black / Gold PCB
- Genuine PCB-mount Cherry Stabilizers (6 x 2u, 1 x 6.25u)
Additional Details:- 8/23 update: new PCB layout (expands on the original, now supports some additional bottom row configs and split backspace), still going to be in black/gold- click here to go to the post with the render
- Slotted acrylic diffusers on all four sides of the case
- PS2AVRGB PCB with RGB underglow
- Supports PCB-mount and plate-mount MX switches
- Approximate case/plate/PCB weight = 2.0 lbs (shipping weight of full kit is higher)
- Approximate case dimensions = 14.6" (W) x 4.9" (D) x 0.9" (H)
- Case/plate and extra PCBs are available for purchase alone (no feet or stabilizers)
For those familiar with the GSX96, the kit is virtually identical save for a few small changes:- Black / Gold PCB - the same layout is supported
- Additional standoffs and holes for improved stability - ~9 total
- Flat bottom of the case - the prior version had a small groove for a thin engraved plate, this version will have a clean bottom
A note on international shipping: yes it's expensive and we're sorry we can't do better on the shipping prices - the estimated weight including box and packaging is over 3lbs. This pricing is based on the weight/location and auto-calculated via USPS rates. Based on other GBs, the rates that people have been e-mailing/messaging to say are absurd are actually in-line with the only other option being an upgrade to DHL Express (even more expensive). USPS Priority / USPS Priority International (both have tracking and insurance) are the only options we will provide for this kit.
Estimated Timeline- GB open: 7/24 - 8/16 (production will start before the end of the GB, earlier orders will be produced first)
- Production: ~12 weeks from end of GB
- Shipping to Mehkee: mid-October
- Shipping to you: by end of October for the earlier orders
Thanks and as always, please comment or e-mail us with any questions!
Below are some pictures of the R1 kit and builds by our awesome customers - more available on the website.
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