Switch testers are now restocked! Testers are now made out of acrylic and we are offering a larger size. Prices have been slightly reduced as well. -https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/switch-testers
Gateron will be retooling the ink switches to help out with the loose leaves. This is not a recall, and they are not replacing switches. We will be putting the current stock of ink switches on sale during the BFCM sale below. We have an estimate of December for the updated switches.
Also, relating to PayPal, we have decided to keep PayPal as an option for customers. Please be careful when checking out, as any cancelled orders will cost us the PayPal fees.
Switch testers will be coming back hopefully pretty soon. We just got in our laser cutter and we are starting to dial it in. As soon as we are ready, switch testers will go back up for sale.
International Shipping- We have turned on Zonos to allow for most orders with Fedex to prepay duties/taxes. If you choose the option that has duties/taxes included, the package will arrive to you without any additional costs. We are still working out some kinks (we have had some odd calculations here and there), but should have it all sorted out next week. I have call with Zonos next week to make sure everything is correct and good to go.
GMK Crimson Cadet
Final day! This will end around 6pm EDT on NovelKeys!
This is currently finishing up production. Slight issue was found during production that is causing a little bit of a delay. Should be shipped out in November
We recently found out the 40's kit for the GB is missing 1 1.75u blank keycap.
We have been working with Zambumon and GMK to figure out the best solution. Unfortunately there was a miscommunication on the final approval for the kit.
This leaves us to do this. We are giving a $5 refund for anyone who purchased the 40's kit in the GB (please note that the kit picture was fixed for the extra sale). We will begin working on this, but it will take some time to get through all the orders for the refund. If you do not want the refund, but would rather return, please let me know via our support page and we can process that.
Unfortunately the timing was a bit rough for us as we found out about this Thursday night, and the extras sale went live the following morning
I'm sorry for any delay on this, as we just didn't have as much time as I wanted on this.
KAT Milkshake
Live until the end of month! All kits will be produced
These have a bottom out weight rating with +-2g's. We have confirmed the tolerance using an Amada force displacement tester with a .1g accuracy. These bottom out ratings were done in retooled Cherry black switches.
This has completed. Currently gathering all numbers from proxies and will place the order.
We ended up doing over 500 base kits!
Extras available after the GB ships
JTK Hyperfuse
No real solid news here, but it should be soon...
Extras available after the GB ships
Nolives Preorder
These will be arriving to us this week and we will start shipping right away.
Extras available after the GB ships
YOK Mint/Red Preorder
These have completed production and should arrive to us next week
Extras available after the GB ships
GMK Striker
We expect to receive our shipment later this week. Rama keycaps are also on their way to us. After we receive both shipments we will start shipping. I expect that we will be completed shipping later next week.
Extras available after the GB ships
Bento Nanos
No firm ETA has been given to me. Anno is all the is required to be completed.
Very limited extras available after the GB ships.
Metropolis Cables
Currently in transit to me. Should arrive sometime this week. We will start shipping as soon as we receive them.
No extras available.
NK65 - Aluminum Edition
Final prototypes approved. Manufacturing has begun on cases and PCBs.
Our switch testers are out of stock, and will be for a little while. Our 3D printer went down, and we were unable to get it repaired. We have a laser cutter on order, and will be switching to acrylic bases sometime in September. Once we get that ironed out, switch testers will be available again.
JTK Hyperfuse
Just received word that these will arrive to zF by the weekend
You may have noticed that we rebranded. The amazing/u/nephlock[+9]made our new logo for us. :)
We are also working on a new FAQs/Support page. That will be going live this week. With this, we will be using a new email address.Help@novelkeys.xyzwill be retired sometime this month.
Springs are still being worked on, and we should have an update later this week
For all our of GB's, we will have extras (unless it was stated that it was limited). These extras will be available after the GB ships, and we will make an announcement via email. This includes the upcoming Bento keycaps.
zF is still waiting for the shipment to arrive to them. They have told me that it most likely will ship to them next week. But this all depends on JTK.
Why another color? While we didnt have any plans for new colors, we really liked someone's comment on our instagram asking for light blue and to call them Polar Bears. We went with it, and are doing Polar Pandas. :)
Depending on demand, these may get restocked.
Every Polar Panda order will receive a Polar Panda sticker (until we are out of stickers)
Still waiting on our force tester for the springs. We will update as soon as we find out news.
Quick note on how I end GB's. If the GB is still available for purchase, you can still join. I manually close the GB's and its usually (but not always) when I wake up in the morning. Once closed, I am not able to reopen for sales.
We still expect Gateron Inks to be restocked by the end of the month, but depending on shipping it may be early August.
Still working on springs. No update on that.
Just as a heads up, the best way to reach us is through our contact page. We try to keep up with Reddit/Instagram/Discord messages, but sometimes those messages will fall through cracks.https://novelkeys.xyz/a/help
GMK Vaporwave
MOQ hit for all kits! Base kit will definitely hit 500, and potentially could get to 1,000 by the end of the GB!
Kailh has updated the BOX switch housing. We will slowly starting having stock of this. The only change is that the little hole in the bottom of the switch is now sealed up. This will be a slow transition, and orders will not have mixed variants.
MOI checked out our springs, and we think there may have been a mix up between bottom out and actuation with the manu. Working through this and will have an update as soon as we can.
Just as a heads up, the best way to reach us is through our contact page. We try to keep up with Reddit/Instagram/Discord messages, but something those messages will fall through cracks.https://novelkeys.xyz/a/help
Please note that we had 3 arrived with damaged boxes. Those are first come, first served for $10 off with discount code "damaged." All components are perfectly fine, but the box is not.
Springs will be coming very soon! I have them in stock, but I am verifying their tolerances and weights with some members of the community. You can order them here -https://novelkeys.xyz/products/novelkeys-springs- once they are for sale.
55g and 65g weights will be offered to start off with. $8/100 pack.
We had a restock on some switches this week, Creams and Thick Clicks being some of those restocks. Please make sure to use our out of stock notification emails that are now active of product pages.
Yes,GMK Olivia R2is coming. More details at a later date.
GMK VoC
This GB will launch in August! Designed by hineybush.
We have just received our order of deskpads. While the large pads look great, there is an issue with the smaller pads. All customers who ordered the smaller deskpad have already been contacted about the various options we are offering.
These deskpads will start shipping out this coming week
We are doing a preorder for Red and Mint YOK Pandas. We had a very strong demand for these, so we are opening up one last order for these. This will be an unlimited preorder, but we will not run this again. -https://novelkeys.xyz/products/yok-pandas
We did another slight redesign of our site to make it more friendly on the eyes.
We also added a new updates page that gives the latest information on all of our open GB's and preorders.https://novelkeys.xyz/pages/updates
Finally, we added a restock notification alert for products. If there is not an option to sign up, it most likely means that it is an item that will not be restocked.
GMK Dots
This set is doing great. It has blown past MOQ! All kits will be produced.
Restock of Gateron Inks should be by the middle to end of this month. We were able to get our order produced a lot quicker than anticipated. After we complete the Drop orders, we will have more listed for sale.
Modified Top Mount - Plate screws into top case, PCB screws into plate, and plate screws into the bottom case. This design allows for no visible screws once assembled.
Case, Plate, PCB included
PCB Designed by Yiancar.
Via, QMK Compatible
USB C
Per switch RGB
Hot swap with fixed layout
Plate/PCB Switch Compatible
Plate Mount Stabs only
Only one color will be offered to start off with - Dark Grey/Black
$140. Preorders will go live sometime in June. We are still working on the date.
GMK Olive GB
This GB is live! And is already doing very well. Current numbers with no extras.
Current estimate is late July for completion of production
Extras will be available after the GB ships
JTK Hyperfuse
Just got another update that production is looking to be completed by the end of this month. They are still working on JTK Arctic, and as soon as that is wrapped up, Hyperfuse will start. The novelty text keycaps have already been made for this set as well.
There will be extras available after the GB ships
SA Kobayashi
Still waiting for shipping from SP. This set is apparently completed, but is now just waiting on shipment.
The Godspeed deskpads will not be restocked. We have a new design coming out in early July. It will be a similar design, with some slight modifications. We are calling this new design the Solar Series. (We will actually have the new design at Keycon)
Olivia and Hexagon Dark deskpads will be restocked
65% Board update - We got the prototypes in and everything fits great! There are some very minor changes that we need to make, but expect an official announcement soon for the NK65 - Aluminum Edition. Preorder pricing will be $140 for the case and PCB.
SA Fluffy Clouds GB
This GB has officially started. This SA kit is a great setup for ortho and ergo users, at an affordable price. Designed by vosechu.
We have added and changed some switch selections for the switch testers. TTC and Jailhouse Switches have been removed. (TTC will be re-added once I am able to get an order placed with them). Gateron Silent Ink, FEI, BSun switches have been added. Greetech switches will now all use the same switches that are on the product page.
We will be attending Keycon! That also means we wont be able to ship anything out Friday, May 31.
There will be a small restock for some of the deskpads that we just restocked and sold out. We held some back to make sure orders went out correctly. This will happen next week.
Under the out of stock section we have a date next to the item out of stock. That date is our estimated restock. Unfortunately we can not offer more specific timelines than that.
We will have news for the 65% very soon. As soon as we get pricing, we will update.
SA Fluffy Clouds GB
This GB has officially started. This SA kit is a great setup for ortho and ergo users, at an affordable price. Designed by vosechu.
We received two batches of sample springs from the factory, and unfortunately, they are not meeting our standards. We will continue to work on a solution, but we do not have any ETA just yet
Please note that the Godspeed design is going to be discontinued. We are working on a similar, but different design that will be coming out in the future.
NovelKeys 65% Update - PCB is on its way, and case proto should be shipping on Tuesday. If everything fits and works good expect some news quickly.
NovelPro Update - Sample keycaps have been ordered ("A" and "Caps Lock" to see the quality that the manu is able to product. Expected lead time 8-10 weeks. Geekhack IC -https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94195.0
We have received some feedback and requests to stock different grades of Krytox. We have placed an order for 203, 204, 205, 206 G00. There is a bigger lead time on these, and are slightly more expensive. 5ml vials will cost $12 instead of the previous pricing of $8.
The base set is only $100! We are super happy to be able to offer that price point.
All RAMA keycaps have already hit MOQ.
This GB ends on May 18, so make sure to join before then.
iSwitch Deskpads
These will be shipping out very soon!
Extras will be available after the GB ships
Jamón Deskpads
These will be shipping out very soon!
Extras will be available after the GB ships
JTK Hyperfuse Updates
This has been slightly delayed again. Current ship date to use is now late June. Waiting on production to finish for JTK Arctic, and these are next in queue.
There will be extras after the GB ships
GMK Olive
Olivia's latest design is GMK Olive.
This GB stars on June 1, 2019. Expect some pricing updates relatively soon!