GB Updates: + November 2nd - Carrying Cases are in production, manufacturer delays expect production to complete in 2 weeks. Shipping estimate pushed back, expect shipping before end of year holidays. + October 2nd - PCBs have arrived, Carrying Case samples are approved, and the shipping estimate is near! We estimate shipping will begin in November. + September 10th - Cases have arrived with us 🎉 QC will begin while other components finish manufacturing. Carrying Case samples have shipped, mass production will begin after samples are confirmed. Shipping estimate is still Q4, will narrow down soon. + August 30th - Carrying Case samples have finished, awaiting shipment to confirm for production. + August 28th - Cases have been shipped by the manufacturer. + August 22nd - Lots of the supporting components (carbon fiber plates, o-rings, pcb/dbs, ezmate cables, and carrying cases) are in production and should be completed in the coming weeks. Other supporting components like gaskets, feet, and auth cards are completed. Shipping estimate is still Q4; as more components arrive, we will narrow down the shipping estimate. + August 8th - PVD finish is confirmed, boards are almost ready to be shipped from the manufacturer. Still on track to ship to customers during the original estimate. + July 16th - Turquoise color matching complete. Confirming PVD finish and then starting full production. + June 28th - Second Turquoise color sample is still off. Retrying. + June 20th - Red Sample is good for production. Turquoise needs adjustment before production - manufacturer will be providing anodizing partner with a reference after we confirm the color. + June 12th - Anodize samples are shipping from manufacturer, will start full production once colors are confirmed. + April 26th - Cases are in production. + April 14th - Case order placed with the manufacturer; Samples will be produced first then remaining after approval. + April 3rd - GB Closed
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HHKB Model has been adjusted to fix the gaps on either end
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Contents 1. Group Buy Details 2. Configs/Colors 3. Media 4. Thanks
Group Buy Details Machida (pronounced ma-chi-da) is a Premium 40% Keyboard, sporting a 13u WKL or HHKB layout, and utilizes an o-ring bottom + gasket top mount construction. Supported Layouts:
Keyboard Specifications: - Typing Angle: 5.0o - Case Materials: Anodized Aluminum Top and Bottom Body, Brass Weight - Mounting: Gummy O-Ring Bottom and Gasket Top - PCB: Solder PCB with USB-C Daughterboard - Configurable with VIAL - Front Height: 19mm Effective Height
What's Included: - Aluminum Case (in config of choice) - Brass Weight (Blasted or PVD) - Solder PCB - Black Aluminum Plate - Daughterboard and JST - 70A O-Ring and Gaskets - Hardware for Assembly - Carrying Case - Feet - Authentication Card
Pricing: $380 for Red, Turquoise, and Silver Anodize $390 for E-White and Black Anodize
Addons: $45 for Extra Solder PCB $20-35 for Extra Plate (Alu, PC, CF, and FR4) $7 for 50/70A O-Rings and Extra DB/Cables
www.fruitykeeb.xyz 25 units MOQ, not capped. Limited to what I'm willing to fulfill
Configs/Colors
Configurations: Colors (see below) WKL or HHKB Layouts Rear Engraving What's that mean?
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Red + Brass
Turquoise + Brass
Silver + Brass
E-White + Brass
Black + Black PVD Brass
Media
Xinxinwong Typing Test
Xinxinwong Showcase
Xinxinwong Vod Recap
Keebnewb Stream Vod
Nainaigogo Typing Test
Thanks Thanks to OCM for the artwork and actually carrying this hobby Dani for pushing this to become something truly unique Stilou Studio for the original inspiration and their blessing for the design Derek for the many late nights searching for inspiration All the prototype buyers for their trust and enabling this design to see the light
And Everyone who has bought any of my boards and supported me along the way.
