TaiChi TKL Keyboard ~ Manufactured by Eve (100% Shipped and Completed)

Ordering is closed.

Running my first GB for the community and trying to put this board to fruition, here is TaiChi, a TKL made by Eve.
Please refer to the Interest Check here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97582.0

This oriental looking board [TaiChi] is heavily inspired by the philosophy of Taichi, a Chinese cosmological term for the "Supreme Ultimate" state of undifferentiated absolute and infinite potential, the oneness before duality, from which Yin and Yang originate, can be compared with the old 無極. The word 太極 comes from I Ching: "易有太極，是生兩儀，兩儀生四象，四象生八卦，八卦定吉凶，吉凶生大業。

Here are some pictures of the prototype made:

Render spam corner:






Final render pictures















More photos of the keyboard here: https://imgur.com/a/PRzqDju

Version 2.3 Prototype before changes are made:










Pending final sales unit manufacturing*

General information and price of the keyboard. Prices are excluding shipping and excluding PayPal fees:
Layout comes in Winkey and Winkeyless. If you need both please drop your comments in the Other Remarks at the end of the Google form.

Kit 1 - USD 320
1. 6061 aluminium case
2. Brass TaiChi logo - Sandblasted
3. Aluminium universal switch plate
4. Aluminium bottom plate weight (Alternate colours)
5. Brass O weight - Sandblasted
6. Keyboard Box
7. PCB

Kit 2 - USD 391
1. 6061 aluminium case
2. Titanium TaiChi logo
3. Aluminium universal switch plate
4. Brass bottom plate weight - Sandblasted
5. Stainless Steel O weight - Polished
6. Keyboard Box
7. PCB

White & Black TaiChi Version - USD 330
1. 6061 aluminium case (Powder coated in white)
2. Brass TaiChi logo - Sandblasted
3. Aluminium universal switch plate - Anodized in black
4. Aluminium bottom plate weight - Anodized in black
5. Aluminium O weight - One anodized in black, the other power coated in white
6. Keyboard Box
7. PCB

Additional parts：
1. PCB USD 40
2. Brass switch plate - Sandblasted USD 35
3. Titanium TaiChi logo USD 25

Do note that shipping to USA will be approximately USD 50, Canada around USD 75. Rest of Asia / World will be advised.
I will invoice exact shipping cost when the board is ready for shipment.

Colours Selection:

Combination 1:
Keyboard case - Ink Black
Bottom curve weight - Silver
Universal Switch Plate - Red

Combination 2:
Keyboard case - Indigo
Bottom curve weight - Silver Gray
Universal Switch Plate - Ink Black

Combination 3:
Keyboard case - Red
Bottom curve weight - Titanium Gray
Universal Switch Plate - Orange

Combination 4:
Keyboard case - Dark Titanium Gray
Bottom curve weight - Ink Black with a tint of Green
Universal Switch Plate - Red

Important note: Should you be choosing Kit 2, bottom curve weight will be defaulted to brass.

Colour Samples:

Ink Black - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/437814154099949570/520235123405226005/-61b90e36294ca2d8.jpg
Silver - Usually this is clear ano
Red - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/437814154099949570/520235125061976074/-50cfc72bc854d756.jpg
Indigo - Dark blue in layman terms https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/437814154099949570/520235123938164736/731f224762ce2a41.jpg
Silver Gray - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/437814154099949570/520235123938164737/91582d3b33edad8.jpg
Titanium Gray - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/437814154099949570/520235125061976075/2401542b7fdbcb27.jpg
Ink Black with a tint of Green - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/437814154099949570/520235124512653322/-35ff5a64b705201f.jpg

These colour guides are merely just for reference. Don't be shocked at the rough colours of the picture cards presented here. You can refer to the IC for better representation of the finishing and colours.
For example, indigo would look more like this in person:


Do note the design has changed since this my first proto. Just for colour referencing.


PCB Information:
1. Bootmapper
2. Mini USB

MOQ and Allocation:
1. FCFS via Google Form - which will be release on 9 December 2018, 0000 HRS, GMT +8. There are maximum restriction of 4 boards per person. Incomplete or trash responses will be removed.
2. GB will end with 2018, or when MOQ reached, whichever is first. Final testing of the PCB and cases will be done during this time. Once given the clear by me, I will pay up so Eve can start production.
3. Minimum MOQ of 40, maximum of 80 (if we really do hit 80, order of shipment will be first in first out in multiple batches).
4. Suggested mode of payment - Transferwise (direct banking if you don't want minimal fees), PayPal - fees will apply.
5. Locals in Singapore will be given priority to the GB and payment will be made via direct banking.
6. As this is my first GB, in the event if PayPal decided to lock up my account for no reason, refunds will be made and mode of payment will change to Transferwise. (If MOQ doesn't hit by then, GB will be cancelled).
7. Strictly no cancellation or transfer of spots, since Eve will directly ship to you. If you want to transfer spots, do it after the keyboard is shipped. Language barrier can be a logistical nightmare.
8. Estimated delivery in 5 months: 3 months for production, 1 month for buffer during Chinese New Year factory shut down period and 1 month for QC and shipping.
9. Will provide monthly updates here, but I am very active in Reddit Mechkeys Discord - especially the cancerous Kustoms chat. Okonomiyaki#2832 is my user name.

Lastly do note, I am not getting any cut from this GB to make it affordable and I will be taking PayPal monetary risks trying to bring the board to you.
There might delay involved in a GB, so I would sincerely need your understanding. I really hope you guys would enjoy it in the end.

Edit: Grammar lol.