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JaleesaG
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Marketing Team
Feb 26, 2019
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Hi all, Wanted to share a quick production update on the Massdrop x Zslane Mercury Rocketeer Mechanical Keyboard. Colors are now being finalized and we’re working on prototyping and validating a couple of electrical engineering elements in the keyboard (the interconnect ribbon cable, etc.). As long as this process goes according to schedule, we’ll be on track for the late April ship date. We’d also like to share some new images of the keycaps for the Mercury Rocketeer keyboard (below). We can’t wait for you to receive and enjoy the Massdrop x Zslane Mercury Rocketeer Mechanical Keyboard. Stay tuned for another update soon!
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2.27.2019 EDIT Adding in a few images of the die cast aluminum case prototypes:

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Feb 26, 2019
Elrick
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Feb 26, 2019
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JaleesaGThose key-caps look really nice. The Colour way really suits the whole design here. Looking forward to receiving this tiny baby for one of my minions. She will love it to bits. Hoping you guys start working on something similar, in the 101 or 104 key range of keyboard.
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Feb 26, 2019
commodore_nate
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Feb 27, 2019
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JaleesaGIs there any word on how the die casting of the cases is going? The keycaps look great, especially the novelties - can't wait to get my hands on this!
Feb 27, 2019
Bronze-Knight
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Feb 27, 2019
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commodore_nateI would like to know how the die casting is going as well. Any chance of some pictures?
Feb 27, 2019
Salvi
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Feb 27, 2019
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JaleesaGI AM PUMPED.
Feb 27, 2019
Sail4sea
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Feb 27, 2019
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JaleesaGI am looking forward to delivery on April 29th. I am really excited about this keyboard. Any chance that the carrying case as alluded to in this post going to be available to order? https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-zslane-mercury-rocketeer-mechanical-keyboard/talk/2158831 The Rocketeer key looks awesome. I didn't realize it would be mirror bright. That will make the keyboard look even nicer, so I am glad I got in on the first round.
Feb 27, 2019
JohnRCooper
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Zslane
Feb 27, 2019
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Sail4seaI have not heard any updates regarding the carrying case, but I will make an inquiry and see what I can dig up. The case will not have a mirror or high-gloss finish. It will have more of a satin finish.
Feb 27, 2019
Sail4sea
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Feb 27, 2019
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JohnRCooperThe mirror finish I was talking about was the Rocketeer Enter key. Can you get them to post a picture of the PCB? The case is really cool.
Feb 27, 2019
JohnRCooper
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Zslane
Feb 27, 2019
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Sail4seaOh, duh! Sorry, I saw the raw finish on the case sample in the photo and thought that's what you were referring to. Yes, the Rocketeer Return key will be polished aluminum; it is a beauty! Nothing fancy, just very simple and elegant and classy, IMNSHO.
Feb 27, 2019
MinaDarsh
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Feb 27, 2019
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JaleesaGHoly dang that looks pretty, should've robbed that bank so I could join this drop. D:
Feb 27, 2019
JohnRCooper
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Zslane
Feb 27, 2019
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ElrickAs you can see, the photos of the keycaps were taken with very inconsistent lighting. I would say that the photo that best represents the colors of the keycaps is the one for the BASE kit.
Feb 27, 2019
Elrick
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Feb 27, 2019
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JohnRCooperI always take into account the lighting simply because it's done via an iPhone hence you're at the mercy of the prevailing conditions around those objects, being photographed. The only TRUE representation of colour can only be done either by luck or in a controlled studio with specific lighting. Still LOVE the colours chosen, despite the photos already shown. Have no regrets with this purchcase at all. HOPING that MassDrop finally fix their 'stabilizers', make sure they have finally done that with your awesome and unique design.
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Feb 27, 2019
JohnRCooper
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Zslane
Mar 5, 2019
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Sail4seaQuick update on the carrying case: From what I've gathered, work on the carrying case has been put aside for the moment while MassDrop's engineers work on other more pressing projects. However, it is still something we plan to release at some point!
Mar 5, 2019
Elrick
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Mar 5, 2019
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JohnRCooperHoping these 'MassDrop Engineers' finally FIX their stabilizers. Wishing this becomes their very FIRST Keyboard model with fully working Stabs installed, for their customers. That has always been a problem for MD since they first started selling keyboards to people.
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Mar 5, 2019
Dima210
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Mar 7, 2019
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JaleesaGVery cool aesthetic which reminds me of my Hermes rocket typewriter.
Mar 7, 2019
Anon123456
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Mar 11, 2019
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JohnRCooperSorry to hijack the comment about the case... But is there any way for me to add on more keycap kits? I have a rocketeer on order but regret not getting the altmods and arrows!
Mar 11, 2019
JohnRCooper
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Zslane
Mar 11, 2019
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Anon123456I would recommend sending an e-mail to Customer Support and asking if they anticipate having any extra kits you might be able to purchase once all orders are fulfilled.
Mar 11, 2019
Anon123456
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Mar 21, 2019
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JohnRCooperThanks for the reply! I'll do that!
Mar 21, 2019
hypersprite
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Mar 22, 2019
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JaleesaGOMG, is there any way to get mine in polished bare metal, that looks sick!
Mar 22, 2019
WherestheSNES
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Mar 26, 2019
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JaleesaGLooks awesome, can't wait.
Mar 26, 2019
Anon123456
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Apr 6, 2019
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JohnRCooperHi john, I tried reaching out and unfortunately got the standard template reply that the orders have gone to the Manufacter blah blah blah....
Apr 6, 2019
anonn
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Apr 13, 2019
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Anon123456@JohnRCooper It seems like there going to be spare sets, and I'd really like some Arrow keys! Anyway you can help a gal out?
Apr 13, 2019
Nixin
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Jun 10, 2019
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JaleesaGAny more specificity on the mid-June delivery? I'm excited!
Jun 10, 2019
randomfrankp
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Jun 28, 2019
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JohnRCooperHey John, randomfrankp here from YouTube. Had a question about the key cap sets, can I shoot you an email?
Jun 28, 2019
Bronze-Knight
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Jun 29, 2019
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JohnRCooperNow that the Keyboards are shipping will the Carrying case drop soon?
Jun 29, 2019
erto
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Jul 7, 2019
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JaleesaGI just got the arrow keys in and only them. I rechecked my order and noticed that the Base caps are not shown as options, but in the description of the entire keyboard what is included in the Base Price included the keycap set (which I had assumed was the Base kit) But since I haven't recieved them I want to recheck to make sure the Base kit is the keycap set that was in the description. I can't go back and look at the way the order page is constructed so I only have the description in you page and my actual order which doesn't list a Base set and I am very worried. Included (Base Price)
  • Die-cast aluminum chassis
  • Aluminum plate
  • Stabilizers
  • Hardware
  • USB-C to USB-A cable
  • Keycap puller
  • Switch puller
  • Custom PCB
  • Keycap set
  • Switches
  • Removable rubber feet (3° incline)

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Jul 7, 2019
JohnRCooper
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Zslane
Jul 8, 2019
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ertoYes, the keyboard comes with the Base kit.
Jul 8, 2019
erto
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Jul 8, 2019
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JohnRCooperThat is good to know and eases my panic. I just got notice that the KB is out for delivery today.
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Jul 8, 2019
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