[Update3] 4 people reached out to me about not receiving board. I have called and messaged 80 on wechat multiple times, and zero response from him afterwards. Looks like he is ghosting again. PM me if you want his WeChat number or QQ group number. Unfortunately, I did not participate in his GB payment collection or fulfillment and only helped him translate the post. So there is not much I can help with further. I heard in one china group that 80 is still planning to run a GB, if that is the case, I will let the GB participants to refrain from joining any future GB before refunding the 4 orders.
[Update2] I got in touch with 80, and he informed me that he thought all were shipped and was unaware of the few unshipped boards. His family members were helping him and they don't know English well. But in anyways, if you have not received your board (not a bad PCB or other parts, just the unshipped board), please PM me for details, and 80 agreed to refund or ship those unshipped items. Thanks. I hope this is resolved soon.
[Update1] Last I communicated with 80ultraman, he mentioned he would refund certain amount to broken LED PCBs and all boards seem to be shipped. Given that he took over all the communication, I had not followed up with this, particularly after I considered this GB closed. It appears not the case. There are a few who have not received their boards. My suggestion is to email him again about refunding your money, and give PayPal another call and see what they can do. I'd be happy to share what I know about him via PM, which I would rather not share publicly.
Sorry for those who did not receive their boards. I changed the title to 99% shipped. I have been trying all angles to get in touch with him or his close friends and I managed to talk to a few people (he still has not replied directly yet). If I can get a hold of either him or the unshipped boards, I will update here. And for those who did not receive their boards, please do feel free to reach out to me.
Key Features:
1. 6061 Aluminum Case 2. 4mm Integrated Plate, 4 different Layouts (ISO, splits, blocker, etc.) 3. QMK PCB, with options for RGB LED PCB or Regular (Compatible) PCB, both PCBs designed to have switches facing south. 4. 8 degrees slope 5. USB Type-C 6. 4 rubber feet included 7. Logo Engraving on the Bottom 8. Customized keyboard box 9. Designed by 80ULTRAMAN from the BackProp Studio (Gghi on Geekhack) 10. Manufactured by ALF
Pricing:
1. Default plate layout (minimal cuts with Blocker), colors, and PCB: $249 2. Special Color: Pearl White (a.k.a., Everest White): +$50 3. Customized Plates: ISO, Blocker Compatible, Non-blocker Compatible: +$20 4. Upgrade to RGB PCB (only available for default plate): +$15 5. Upgrade to Brass Bottom Slab: +$50 6. Additional Brass Bottom Slab: +$70 7. Pre-solder Services (with GMK screw-in stabilizers and 8 different switch options): + $55 8. Extra RGB PCB: $55 9. Extra multi-layout PCB: $40
Note: all prices exclude a 5% PayPal Fee/Exchange Fee, and shipping (SF Economy Express is our default courier - 4-6 business days Worldwide). To calculate shipping, please visit SF Shipping Calculator.
Color Options:
Integrate Plate Layout Options:
Expected Timeline GB Starts: 9/7/2018, in Geekhack GB ends on the designer 80Ultraman's birthday: 9/22/2018.
We expect to start shipping around 1.5 months after all payments are collected, depending on the number of orders we receive.
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To join the Group Buy, please fill out the following Google Form, and an invoice will be sent to you to confirm your spot.
The updates will be sync'ed on Geekhack and ALF Discord.
Note: All images in this post are based on our actual prototypes.
Update from ALF (10/28/2018): current CNC/anodization completion estimated mid of December.
12/25: Merry Christmas! All CNC done and anodization in progress. 80 is going back to China in the next few days to handle the GB. Hopefully boards get shipped out in 3-4 weeks
2/4/19: Happy Chinese New Year! All orders have been sorted. Cases, alum bottoms, regular PCBs done. Pending receipt of boxes, brass bottoms, and some PCBs. Once those are received, shipping will be billed and orders shipped.
3/27/2019: Some US buyers reported receiving the boards. Boards are continuously being shipped out.
