BOCC GB (Ended) - In Production

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Disclaimer: we do not officially support this color combo because PC and aluminium version are manufactured by 2 different factories and we cannot guarantee the compatibility will be perfect. (although in this case it is)

Typing demo & Tear down video:
https://youtu.be/jjZv_3XFdqk

Thank you for coming in.

BOCC is an embodiment of utility and aesthetics. This unique layout not only serves properly on a daily use basis, but also is a great layout to display the beauty of our beloved keysets in a unique form.

The design philosophy of this board is inspired by the first carrier of this unique layout - Kmac Mini. The robust utility it offers and the aesthetic of the whole board is pure joy to look at. We hope not only to bring back this layout to our beloved community, but also we would like to try something new this time - a non-traditional mounting system.

Traditional top mounting system requires the screws to lock in the plate from the bottom case to the top case, while having the PCB suspended in between when it is fully assembled. We hope to alleviate, if not eradicate the reverbs that the suspension of the PCB would cause, thus, the mounting system we proposed will be having the PCB screwed and locked in to the bottom case, while the plate will be screwed in and locked in place on the top case.Another thought we put into this design is that we hope that whoever appreciate hot-swappable PCB could easily change the plate by unscrewing it off the top case and swap it to another material to experience different typing feel. Last but not the least, user can enjoy the plateless set up on this mounting system as well.

Specification of the board:
Aluminium Version

Unlimited
7 Degree
6063 Aluminum
PVD Brass weight
Aluminium plate
Sidebar weight (PVD Brass)
Non-hot swappable Backlit RGB PCB - QMK compatible (ISO supported)
USB-C Port
Double Lock Mechanism
Color options:
- Anodization
Red
Pale Turquoise
Pink
Black
- Electrophoresis
White
Yellow

You are able to choose their favourite color combination. You can only match color that is under the same coloring category - eg. Yellow cannot match with Black, Baby Blue cannot match with White.
We will be using the latest electrophoresis technology; the finish will be more durable in terms of scratch resistance and wear resistance.

Polycarbonate Version

Limited quantity of 20
Unlimited
7 Degree
Mitsubishi polycarbonate
Aluminium plate
PVD Brass weight
Sidebar weight (PVD Brass)
Non-hot swappable Backlit RGB PCB, QMK compatible (ISO supported)
USB-C Port
Double Lock Mechanism

Special Edition - BOCC SE

Total of 7, 2 available for public
(1 Piano Black, 1 Rose Gold)
7 Degree
PVD Brass - Mirror Finished
PVD Brass weight - Mirror Finished
PVD Brass plate - Mirror Finished
Sidebar weight (PVD Brass) - Mirror Finished
Non-hot swappable Backlit RGB PCB, QMK compatible (ISO supported)
USB-C Port
Double Lock Mechanism
Serialized

Renders for BOCC SE
Credit to Kingk22






Sidebar weight customization
This will be implemented in both version, we are looking to expand this service on extras as well. This option will have extra cost.

Supports WKL
- 1.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 7 / 1.5
Supports ISO & split left shift (Hot-swappable PCB - no)
Supports Split Backspace

Renders:






Credit to Kingk22
Keycaps: ePBT G81-SAV Reload




*Please note that although render colors are not representing the final product, most of the renders above reflect their color faithfully; however, Baby Blue is not perfectly accurate to the sample that we are looking to get, the final product should be more light. The color of Cyan/Tiffany Blue in the render should be very close to the actual color now.

Group Buy information:

Price:
300USD + Shipping

Extras such as plates (PC, Brass - sand blast, CF, Aluminium) and PCB (non-hot swappable and hot swappable) will be available when the GB starts.

Sales type:
BOCC (Alu & PC / extras) sales on https://thicthock.com.
Group buy date is now set from 7th September 00:00 GMT+8 to 3rd October 00:00 GMT+8

• Google form will no longer accept editing of your responses 1 days - 4th Oct, 2019 GMT+8 00:00 after the conclusion of the GB. All options will be final by that time. Those who had received email notification on requesting the amendment of your Google form, please edit it ASAP; failed to do so will result in cancellation of your order.
• Acceptance of refund or cancelling order will no longer be available 1 day - 4th Oct, 2019 GMT+8 00:00 after the conclusion of the GB.

BOCC SE sales will be held through a Vickrey Auction.
The Vickrey Auction form will be live on 5th September 22:00 GMT+8 to 6th September 22:00 GMT+8 (24 hours)

Vickrey Auction Instructions:
1. You place your bid (baseline bid is 400) - the maximum amount of bid you're willing to pay, without knowing others bids.
2. After filling in the form, you basically wait until the auction ends.
3. The event holder will announce the 2nd highest bid and it will be the pricing for BOCC SE.
e.g.
#1 - 1000
#2 - 960
#3 - 950
#2 is the 2nd highest bid, SE's price will be set at 960 for all winners.
4. The winners will receive notifications and invoices subsequently.

Rules:
- One entry per household
- Duplicate entries will result in getting the participant disqualified immediately without warning and notice
- 2 SE kits will be available for bidding; Piano Black #4, Rose Gold #6
- Top 2 bids will be taking the spots; the price will be referenced at the second highest bid in this case
- Highest bidder will be able to choose which color, second bidder will have to take whatever that is left
- The bid you place represents the maximum bid you are willing to pay; but the final price of BOCC SE will be determined by the second highest bid
- Baseline bid will be starting from 400.
- Invoices will be sent to the winners immediately after the closing of the form.
- Winners will have up to 24 hours to pay their invoices; failed to do so will result in passing on their spot to others.
- Winning bid does not include shipping fee.

Please read the following before entering your bid
- BOCC SE is limited edition, only 7 will be made, 5 of which are allocated to family and friends
- BOCC SE will be shipped AFTER regular BOCC's shipment is fulfilled
- The shipping fee for BOCC SE will not be cheap due to the material nature of the board is waaaay heavier than regular BOCC
To enter BOCC SE Vickrey Auction, please press >>>here<<<
Form status: Closed; invoice sent!
Set price for SE is 958.

Update Summary:
2/10 GMT+8 Midnight Updates

• Added typing demo and tear down vid

1/10 GMT+8 Updates

• Added actual product pictures
• Video in the making
• Typing sound can be found on Discord

28/9 GMT+8 Updates

• Added Order Overview, please check if you have time

26/9 GMT+8 Updates

• BOCC GB extended
• Added ecoat finished early birds pictures

5/9 GMT+8 Updates

• BOCC SE Vickrey Auction baseline bid added
• BOCC PC prototype pictures added to #2

4/9 GMT+8 Midnight update

• BOCC SE announcement
• BOCC Group Buy date announcement
• Extras - PVD Brass option has been taken away (guys, don't panic, it's plate, not weight)
• Sales details have been updated
• Will no longer update change-log because the functionality of these two areas are essentially the same

27/8 GMT+8 Afternoon update

• BOCC PC prototype done - added pictures
• BOCC Alu prototype in the making

14/8 GMT+8 Afternoon update

• Removed extra free plates offered in PC version due to the decreased cost
• Added clarification on whether spilt backspace is supported or not - the answer is yes

14/8 GMT+8 Evening update

• Cap quantity of PC version is lifted, it is now unlimited
• Cost finalization - 300USD + shipping
• Supports WKL
• Color options updated
• Customers are able to choose their color combination (for more details, please refer to the above)
• Prototype ordered - demo ETA late August (we're making a full disclose and in-depth tear down on the demo regarding the mounting system and other noteworthy stuff)
• Vendor announcement - Thic Thock

20/7

• Removed PVD Stainless Steel option due to the higher manufacturing cost
• Updated the "In Progress" section
• Price of the board is yet to be determined until the prototype order is made, since the render is delayed, it is also delayed as a result

3/7 GMT+8 Afternoon update

• Cap quantity of Aluminium version has been lifted, PC version is still in consideration - but rest assured, the quantity of PC will
• be increased nevertheless
• Aluminium version will now have an identical design to PC version (yes, mounting system too)
• Both version now comes with non-hot swappable backlit RGB PCB with the kit - hot swappable PCB is still available on extras (yes, we heard you loud and clear)
• PVD Stainless steel option for sidebar weight will be added to options
• Sidebar weight customization will be open for both version, it will cost extra
• Price for both version is now subject to change due to the massive changes we are implementing on this project
• USB-C will be supported
• There will be only "Bocc" engraving on weight
• WKL layout has been chosen - 1.5/1/1.5/7/1.5/0.5/1/1/1 - poll will begin in GH thread soon - if this turns out to be green light, it will serve as an option instead of replacing the original design, so don't need to be worried for those who do not prefer WKL layout
• Color option has been deducted to Black, White, Blue and a new color added - Red
• Blue and Red will be fine tuned - expect the renders for it probably next week
• Color finish will be Electrophoresis - so long ano

In Progress:

• Prototype PC - pictures pending
• Aluminium early birds are almost done, it will be used for proper presentation as a reflection of what your board will actually look like when it is ready for shipment

Checklist:

Initiation of IC ✔
Gather and process interests and comments ✔
Update the final design ✔
Finalize on all options ✔
Make prototype ✔
Proceed to GB ✔