Shipping complete. This group buy is done.

This is a Group Buy for the Kona Classic, a 60% layout + Left F-Keys.

Prototype Photo

Production Updates:

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Sept 7: All invoices have been sent out. Parts that have the longest lead times will be ordered tonight. RGB LED Strips are already on the way.

Sept 8: PCBs, Teensys (Teensies?) and diodes have been ordered. Waiting on 4 replies before any acrylic parts can be ordered.

Sept 12: Teensys and diodes have been received.

Sept 13: PCBs are in production.

Sept 15: Case parts have been ordered.

Sept 16: LED Strips received.

Sept 21: All case parts received. PCBs should arrive on the 25th.

Sept 25: PCBs received. They will be tested and a build guide will be created in the next few days. Shipping is on track for this weekend (Sept 30th)

Sept 26: Initial PCB test was a success! ISO test required, and then packing will begin!





I set up a GitHub repo to host assembly info and the Firmware: https://github.com/DangerousParts/KonaClassic

Supported Layouts:

Left Side F-Keys

ANSI & ISO Support

Arrow Cluster / Short right shift options

Split Spacebar

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Specifications:

Acrylic + Delrin Sandwich Case

MX Compatible PCB (Sorry Alps users)

Through-hole diodes

RGB Underglow supported (WS2812B LED Strips)

Teensy 2.0 Controlled

Green PCB

QMK Firmware (configuration to be posted on GitHub)

Does not support backlighting

Parts needed to build your own Kona Classic:

Kona Classic PCB

72-76 1N4148 Diodes

72-76 MX compatible switches & Stabilizers (not included in this GB)

Teensy 2.0

Case & Fasteners

Optional RGB LED Underglow Strip

Pricing:

Full Kit: $90

Individual Parts:

PCB: $15 Acrylic + Delrin Sandwich Case (includes fasteners): $50 80 1N4148 Diodes: $2 Teensy 2.0 (includes headers): $18 WS2812B LED Strip (1 meter / 30 LEDs): $5



Shipping:

United States (Including AK & HI): $15 + $7 per additional kit or case

International: $35 + $15 per additional kit or case

Additional Information:

Switch plate will always be black

Middle layers can be a combination of black, white, or clear (other colors may be available)

Bottom plate can be black or clear

Timeline:

Group Buy Thread Posted

Group Buy: August 23 - September 6

Invoicing: September 7 - 10

Production: September 11 - 29

Shipping Complete within 2 weeks of production completion

GB Complete <--- We are here

All parts can be purchased individually. There is no MOQ for any of the parts.All PayPal fees are included in the Group Buy pricing.Firmware will be posted in the official QMK GitHub repository before production ends.If you purchase a kit or an extra case, you will be contacted during the payment phase to select your case colors.All prices are in USD and include PayPal fees. Prices do not include shipping. PayPal is the only way to pay for this Group Buy.Parts can be purchased as a complete kit or individually.All parts are through-hole (diodes, Teensy, switches), so soldering should be easy for everyone. There is no assembly service for this Group Buy.Original Interest Check thread: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90790.0