2.4.2022
MISC UPDATES
+ The Bauer 2 Vickrey Auction has concluded and invoices were sent out today! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported us through this auction so that we can continue to invest in more product and push towards higher quantities.
COMPANY UPDATES
NEW FACILITY
+ We have purchased a 3 acre parcel of land and are preparing for construction of a custom-built 12,000~ sq/ft facility. 3 acres is more than we need at this moment, but it will allow us to expand with new facilities as we grow in the future without moving again.
+ We have a meeting early next week to finalize the design of the building. We hope to have more information in a dedicated post soon.
FUTURE PRODUCTS
BAUER LITE
+ We have received the hot-swap PCB samples. They work great but just need a couple adjustments on the graphics.
+ We should have packaging samples very soon. Hopefully before CNY holiday.
Known Info
+ Injection-molded Polycarbonate
+ Bauer Lite PCB will be the same form factor as (and compatible with) Bauer 2
+ Bauer Lite plates will be the same as (and compatible with) Bauer 2
+ Bauer Lite top/bottom case is not the same as Bauer 2 metal versions (i.e. not compatible) because the injection molding process requires a different design for production
+ Bauer Lite mounting system will be the same style as the Bauer 2, with neoprene pads and taco bumpers
+ Will be consistently available and may launch it with an unlimited preorder
+ There will be a hotswap PCB
Unannounced Info
- Price
- Launch date
- Color options
- What it sounds like (only a 3D-printed version exists!)
- Anything else not mentioned above
Waitlist
+ We have opened up a list for anyone who is waiting for the release of this project, since we are growing closer. This list is separate from our normal newsletter and will provide updates specifically about Bauer Lite, as we get closer to the release. This will also help us make decision on how we will handle the launch, by knowing how many people are wanting a board.
HEAVY GRAIL PLATE TOOLING
+ We are very excited to announce that, as of last week, we have officially completed the acquisition of the Heavy Grail plate tooling from Norbauer & Co.
GROUPBUY UPDATES
HSA BEIGE ON BROWN
IN PRODUCTION QUEUE
+ Per the latest update from JTK, molds are being tested still and some had to be remade. They are aiming to have molds completed before Chinese New Year but production will have to take place after CNY.
GMK REDACTED *
IN PRODUCTION
+ Keycaps are being sorted into trays currently. The estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to the week of Feb. 14.
PRODUCT UPDATE POSTGMK MODERN DOLCH 2 *
SHIPPED
GMK NUCLEAR DATA *
SHIPPING
+ The 3u spacebars have arrived so all remaining GMK Nuclear Data orders will ship early next week.
PRODUCT UPDATE POSTGMK MINIMAL 2 *
IN PRODUCTION QUEUE
+ The estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to next week.
PRODUCT UPDATE POSTSA DUALSHOT *
WAITING ON RAMA REPLACEMENTS
+ The remade keycaps have shipped and are in transit to RAMA Works for QC.
GMK REDLINE
IN COLOR MATCHING PHASE
+ Deskpad-only orders have shipped.
+ We have submitted for another round of Mods and Alphas. They still are not right.
+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to the week of March 21st pending color matching.
CUSTOM COLORS:
✅ Red
🔄 Alpha Base
✅ Alpha Legends
🔄 Modifier Base
GMK THINKCAPS *
COLOR MATCHING PHASE
+ Deskpad-only orders have shipped.
+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to the week of April 4th pending color matching.
+ The latest color samples arrived and will be shipped to the designer.
CUSTOM COLORS:
👁 Blue
GMK 80082
PRODUCTION QUEUE
+ Deskpad-only orders have shipped.
+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to June 2022.
+ The remade RAMA caps have shipped and are in transit to RAMA Works for QC.
PRODUCT UPDATE POSTGMK TUZI
COLOR MATCHING PHASE
+ We have discussed the colors and measurements and have decided to get another same of all three colors. The white sample was basically exactly the same as the first round. Purple and magenta are very close to being right.
+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to the July 2022 pending color matching.
CUSTOM COLORS:
🔄 White (Alphas)
🔄 Purple (Mods)
🔄 Magenta (Accents)
GMK NORSE
COLOR MATCHING PHASE
+ The sample that was sent towards the end of 2021 was lost in transit. We just received the replacement sample. We'll be distributing the new sample color to the color specialist and designer next week.
+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to August 2022 pending color matching.
CUSTOM COLORS:
🔄 Blue Green (Mods)
GMK BLURPLE
PRODUCTION QUEUE
+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to August 2022.
+ Both colors have been approved on the first round and we are now in the production queue!
CUSTOM COLORS:
✅ Alphas (Blue Gray)
✅ Mods (Blurple)
SA RAMSES
COLOR MATCHING PHASE
CUSTOM COLORS:
⏸ Green
⏸ Brown
GMK DUALSHOT 2
IN PRODUCTION QUEUE
+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to September 2022.
GMK SYMBIOTE
IN COLOR MATCHING
+ We have discussed the colors and measurements and have decided to get another same of the alpha base, mod base, and the alpha legend. The mod legend is approved.
+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to September 2022.
CUSTOM COLORS:
🔄 Alpha Base
🔄 Alpha Legends
🔄 Modifer Base
✅ Modifer Legends
⏸ Membrane Base
GMK BOTANICAL 2
IN PRODUCTION QUEUE
+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to October 2022.
GMK DMG 3
IN PRODUCTION QUEUE
+ Estimated shipping date from the manufacturer has been updated to November 2022.
Colormatching status key:
⏸ - Waiting on first round
👁 - Analyzing samples
🔄 - Getting another round
✅ - Approved
