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asetia
86
May 26, 2018
Do the MX Brown switches come in a black housing? I've only used cherry switches before so not familiar with the other options, can anyone tell me what cherry switches the other options are more similar to? Would like to try something new, especially if the other switches have clear housings.
MiTo
13953
MiTo
May 26, 2018
asetiaNo, they don’t come with black housings as it‘s name indicates - Cherry MX Brown (RGB). They are front the line of RGB switches from Cherry which have translucent housings.
Halo switches are tactile like Cherry MX Clears, Box White switches resemble Cherry MX Blues and Speed Silver sort of feels like Cherry MX Reds. All of them are compatible with RGB because the keyboard itself has RGB.
asetia
86
May 26, 2018
MiToGot it, thanks man. The original laser drop still has July ETA right?
jscrub
May 26, 2018
MiToMiTo, you replied to my comment but just wrote a lot without actually answering any of my questions. Do you have any information on the supplier for the drop? Specifically, massdrop's source of the PCBs and who is doing the machining for the aluminum housing? Any input on the cost of supplies in the keeb would be awesome! Just looking for a little clarification regarding the cost of the drop. Thank you!
MiTo
13953
MiTo
May 26, 2018
asetiaYes sir!
jscrub
May 26, 2018
MiTo@MiTo when you get a chance, overcome your personal hurt and provide some details regarding the supplier and the material cost for the housing. I am interested because I am planning to design my own keyboard, called the "peoples keyboard" and am looking to understand more about the effort it takes to assemble a keyboard.
I assume you have an aluminum supplier and a machine shop. My question is does, do you work with the supplier or does the machine shop acquire the aluminum billet for you? Also the PCBs are probably manufactured with common components that are needed for QMK compatibility. Do you guys use a PCB manufacturer who does the acquisition of the components or do you buy the components yourself and just deliver them to the PCB house to assemble?
Thank you in advance for the answers, and I apologize for any ill will you may perceive, as I may have come off aggressive in the past... Thank you!
knowimagination
148
May 26, 2018
jscrubSo now you want to use their information to make a competing product and still expect to get answers? lol man you’re something else.
jscrub
May 26, 2018
knowimaginationlol it was a joke turd
BlueCrowned
5305
May 26, 2018
jscrubJust out of curiosity, do you expect other companies to give detailed information about the source and acquisition of the materials used? I have never seen any company that provides this information publicly, either in the description of the item or when requested. What makes this item special that you're spamming and demanding MiTo provide info that isn't offered for 99% of products anywhere?
jscrub
May 26, 2018
BlueCrownedI expect other companies to carry stock and provide customer service. If we are not going to get that from massdrop the least they can do is extend transparency regarding their suppliers and production costs. If we are willing to blindly pay money, there is no reason to hide the costs and supplier work environment then... people are arguing they will buy anyway.
Why do you defend what is a win win for everybody. Transparency regarding suppliers has never been discussed and I feel we are getting played when Massdrop creates a part sells 1500 but splits it across two drops, not extending the savings to the customer.
Maybe I am wrong, but numbers would close the case and I think everybody would be interested in the details. Again, I do not want to argue, I made a mistake opening my critic by just blasting MiTo for jumping on the hype train, I was wrong he can do what he wants, but I should be allowed to make these simple requests; I hope people can see the validity.
And in the corporate world, yes, organizations ask about suppliers and know the real cost of parts and labor and wouldn't accept the first price blindly pasted on the invoice. Which is counter to the relationship here... Massdrop markets itself as the intermediary but operates like any traditional online store.
BlueCrowned
5305
May 26, 2018
jscrubYou have been at this for hours. Maybe it's time to start a diary instead of forcing us to read your nonsense. No one is entitled to proprietary information from Massdrop, and as far as I'm concerned their customer service has always been top notch when I've had to write in.
jscrub
May 26, 2018
BlueCrownedYou ever run a 3D printer? All I have is time... it is the weekend and robots are working for me.
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