Current status: closed, shipped
I have some PCBs and case layers left (clear plate, frosted bottom) out of the hardware and pro micros.
remaining PCBs: $10
plate/bottom set: $11
https://www.etsy.com/listing/684507874/alpha28-acrylic-case-setPCB with case set: $20
PM me for interest
US shipping $8/order priority $3 first class
international first class $15 (for one full kit or less)
This thread is for tracking the progress of the group buy initiated from an interest check in the 40% discord/mechmarket subreddit (feel free to join).
The board (kit does not include switches or caps)
The PCB (this group buy will be for PCBs with gold plating on the solder pads!)
Case color options
Group Buy form here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfki00GY4T7XDOvfl2IjdxVbLkaXDdKtx3JSYWzCbZawp3_Rw/viewform?usp=sf_linkTimelineGB closes 1/28/19
Invoices will go out upon end of GB period, payment due by Feb 2nd
kits would ship approximately 3 weeks after GB ends (we hit Chinese new year, PCB factory is closed till Feb 11th) I'll post updates here as it progresses
The Alpha 28 is QMK compatible! (And for those ordering a kit, the Pro Micro will be pre-flashed with this layout:
https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/tree/master/keyboards/alpha/keymaps/vdermPCB and case are MX(plate or PCB mount) and alps compatible.
Buy is for: PCB, case, or kit for Alpha 28 keyboard with LED underglow (kit does not include switches or keycaps)
Kit ($30) includes:
PCB
pro micro (ready to use, no programming necessary)
2 piece case (plate and bottom)
screws and standoffs
diodes
1x 2u stabilizer
RGB LED strip for underglow
Other options:
Just a Case ($10): 2 pieces of acrylic (plate and case bottom)
Just a PCB ($10): single bare board, black soldermask with white silk screen and gold plated pads
shipping for up to 3 kits or 8 PCBs (if you're getting more than that, I will provide a separate estimate)
Priority within the US $8
First class to Canada $10, rest of the world $15
Priority to Canada $25, rest of the world $35
details and assembly instructions here:
https://github.com/PyrooL/Alphaoriginal design by /u/pyrocrastinator (PyroL) reproduced with permission under MIT license
