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a6809

Jun 12, 2015

Do you think you can ask CM Storm if they can do some stripped down QFR kits?
The idea is a keyboard without keycaps or switches, shipped in a plain cardboard box.
Also don't require folks to buy switches in a buy - but do offer them. I'd be very interested in something like this with options to buy Kailh/Gateron/Greetech Blues.
Think of it as something super cheap to experiment with and let people mess with soldering yet not having to deal with firmware issues/programming.

Jun 12, 2015

MrTacoMan18

Jun 12, 2015

a6809i dont think so :/ because the manufacturer will dont like . because you get a cheap kb and he only loses money. just imo bro

Jun 12, 2015

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a6809

Jun 12, 2015

MrTacoMan18It's not likely to be something that is a regular product. It could be a MD exclusive where they only take orders for 200-500 kits at a time.
Look at the Analog synthesizer market. There are quite a few models now that you can buy preassembled at the factory or comes in kit form.
If MD wants to do more switch / case / keycap group buys this hypothetical kit would be an excellent vehicle for those other items.
It could wrangle in more sales by those who are too nervous with having to deal with firmware software or prefer a standard 80% layout to the 60%/Infinity.

Jun 12, 2015

Bergy

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Jun 13, 2015

a6809If people want to mess around with soldering they can get a practice kit from Radio Shack. There's no need for a drop, and it would never reach the 200 required votes anyway. Also, you don't necessarily need to do any programming. Some boards are preloaded with a layout. If that wasn't enough, I get the vibe that CM isn't the kind of company to offer knockoffs, or even kits for that matter. They probably don't want to associated with lower tier boards. For example, the Novatouch no longer supports no-name "electrostatic" switches, it has genuine Topres.

Jun 13, 2015

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kernel

Jun 13, 2015

a6809That would be cool! Buy a prepared board with soldering, just to get switches you love and you just install them, and that's all!

Jun 13, 2015

NothingToSeeHere

Jun 13, 2015

kernelThat exists, its called the Infinity keyboard or the Infinity Ergodox. Massdrop might run it again soon

Jun 13, 2015

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lucaslink

Jun 13, 2015

a6809CM actually used to sell replacement keyboard parts on their website including empty rapid cases. This was great for those who wanted to make custom TKL sized boards (ie phantom). These days the only option is a $150 aluminium case. For those who want to experiment with different kinds of builds having an option like the one you suggest would be pretty awesome, IMO. I'd definitely jump on it if the price was right. I just picked up one of the last rapids so that I can strip it for its case.

Jun 13, 2015

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