Good day all
I've spoken to a company overseas about testing some of their peripheral items which can't be bought nor shipped to South Africa.
What I have in mind is to stock high end keyboards, PCBs, supports, micro-controllers, switches and all those other fancy things which you would not be able to get from Chinese e-tailers.
The one CEO I've spoken to so far seems keen on my idea, but I can't afford his purchase quantities yet (also I'm just gauging interest for now)
If the Carbonite community shows enough interest I could import special keycaps/switches/PCBs and the likes
I would then be the supplier of these items locally. I can create a business and website as I have been advised by the person I have spoken to.
Switches include (among countless others):
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
www.mechanicalkeyboards.com
^ The above list could be endless -- please also give recommendations of what you guys would like to have available locally
Also special keyboards and DIY (or pre-assembled) like the:
input.club
keeb.io
keeb.io
keeb.io
keeb.io
keeb.io
keeb.io
Custom switches like the:
mechwiki.com
mechwiki.com
mechwiki.com
drop.com
drop.com
drop.com
drop.com
Controllers:
keeb.io
keeb.io
Ja, so that's just a glimpse.
I will start with a focus on keyboards and peripheral customs, but I don't mind facilitating stocking other items too! Whatever it is -- shoot! I know I struggled finding hard drive cages in South Africa so anything you guys think would be nice to have locally just let me know. I'm going to take about a month or two to sort out planning regarding import, customs and the likes.
Please give your opinions and/or wants.
Pending interest to warrant the investment I will go through with it and accept orders which I will update periodically at a later stage in development.
Thanks so much
Cheers
Edit: Mods, if this is not the appropriate place to post this please advise where I should post this or please move it to the correct sub-forum. Thanks
I've spoken to a company overseas about testing some of their peripheral items which can't be bought nor shipped to South Africa.
What I have in mind is to stock high end keyboards, PCBs, supports, micro-controllers, switches and all those other fancy things which you would not be able to get from Chinese e-tailers.
The one CEO I've spoken to so far seems keen on my idea, but I can't afford his purchase quantities yet (also I'm just gauging interest for now)
If the Carbonite community shows enough interest I could import special keycaps/switches/PCBs and the likes
I would then be the supplier of these items locally. I can create a business and website as I have been advised by the person I have spoken to.
Switches include (among countless others):
Switches
Kailh BOX Thick Jade Switches
Kailh BOX Brown Switches
Matias Quiet Click Switches
Matias Click Switches
Topre 55g Switches
Topre Silent 45g Switches
Zealios 65g V2 Switches
Zealios 67g V2 Switches
Zealios 78g V2 Switches
Blue Zilents 78g V2 Switches
^ The above list could be endless -- please also give recommendations of what you guys would like to have available locally
Also special keyboards and DIY (or pre-assembled) like the:
The Infinity ErgoDox Mechanical Keyboard
The Infinity ErgoDox mechanical keyboard is an open source, fully programmable split keyboard designed to improve upon the original ErgoDox in many ways.
Iris Rev. 8 Keyboard - Hotswap PCBs for Split Ergonomic Keyboard
The 8th revision of the popular Iris keyboard, a split ergonomic keyboard with 4x6 vertically staggered keys and up to 4 thumb keys. Reprogrammable to any keymap layout you'd like with QMK/VIA! Layout Each half of the board is a 4x6 matrix with the same vertical stagger as the Ergodox and with...
keeb.io
Quefrency Rev. 1 - 60%/65% Split Staggered Keyboard
Rev. 1 has been discontinued and will not be restocked, but the files have been open-sourced. Quefrency: A 60% split staggered keyboard, with 65% option for the right half, and 2x5 macro section option for the left half. Pronounced as keew-fren-see. For Quefrency Rev. 2 & 3: Go to the new...
keeb.io
Nyquist/Levinson Keyboard Rev. 3.5 PCBs - 60%/40% Split Ortholinear
The Nyquist is a 60% split ortholinear keyboard, that can also be converted easily to a 40% split ortholinear by breaking off the bottom row (by hand). Nyquist/Levinson Rev. 3.5! Now uses USB-C to USB-C cable for connecting two halves together instead of TRRS cable. The right half PCB has a...
keeb.io
Viterbi Keyboard - 5x7 70% Split Ortholinear PCB Kit
5x7 70% Split Ortholinear keyboard, more keys for more fun! Note the build for the Rev. 2.0 rocks a few differences from the previous revision. Both of the Pro Micros are oriented the same way with the flat side of the Pro Micro facing the bottom of the case, similar to how it's done with the...
keeb.io
BFO-9000 PCB Kit - Customizable Full-Size Split Ortholinear
Need even more keys than the Viterbi? Awesome, we've got a split board with up to 6 rows and 9 columns! Don't need that many rows or columns? Well that's cool too, the PCB features break off pieces to allow for 4 to 6 rows and 7 to 9 columns. The Rev. 1.4 PCBs are able to be used with...
keeb.io
Ergodicity - 60% Kailh Choc Low-profile Board
Ergodicity - An Alice-style keyboard that uses Kailh Low-Profile switches instead of MX ones. Compatible with these keycaps only: Kailh Low Profile Keycaps. Keyswitch spacing is 19.05x19.05mm. Status updates Prototype Base Kit Info: Works normally No build guide available Info on installing the...
keeb.io
Custom switches like the:
Holy Panda | MechWiki
A history of the Holy Panda switch, its specs, its alternatives, its drama.
mechwiki.com
Holy YOK | MechWiki
Holy YOKs are a tactile modded switch made using YOK Panda housings and a Halo switch stems. Holy YOK switches are equivalent to the Holy Panda switch. Holy YOK switches can be a variety of colours, Red, Mint or black with either a White (Halo Clear) or Salmon (Halo True) stem. The name of...
mechwiki.com
Holy GSUS | MechWiki
Holy GSUS switches are a tactile modded switch made using the housing of a GSUS ‘New Panda’ switch and the stem of a Halo switch. Holy GSUS are equivalent to Holy Panda switches. Specs Type: Tactile Weight: 67g bottom out when made with GSUS spring, 60g bottom out True 100gf bottom out, Clear...
mechwiki.com
Drop Halo Switch Pack | Tactile Mechanical Keyboard Switches
This consistent and satisfying Halo mechanical switch pack offers two types of tactile mechanical switches, Halo Clear and Halo True, in 70, 90, and 110 packs.
drop.com
Drop + Invyr Holy Panda Mechanical Switches | Tactile Mechanical Keyboard Switches
The most tactile switches in the world, made with stems from Halo Clears or Halo Trues, with the housing found on Invry Panda Switches, Holy Panda switches combine the best of many worlds.
drop.com
Zeal PC Tealios/Healios/Zealios/Zilents V2 Switches | Mechanical Keyboards | Components Mechanical Keyboards | Drop
Drop exclusive price and reviews: Zeal PC Tealios/Healios/Zealios/Zilents V2 Switches | 3.8K+ Sold | Whether you like a heavy switch or something lighter, a...
drop.com
Everglide Crystal Violet Custom Mechanical Switches | Mechanical Keyboards | Keyboard Switches | Drop
Drop exclusive price and reviews: Everglide Crystal Violet Custom Mechanical Switches | 1K+ Sold | With a round tactile bump similar to v2 Zealios or Holy...
drop.com
Controllers:
Elite-C - USB-C Pro Micro Replacement - Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4
Looking for an alternative for the Pro Micro that has a USB port that won't break off so easily? Or maybe you want something with the DFU bootloader already loaded onto it? Great, then the Elite-C is for you! Want the new lower profile version instead? Check out the Elite-C LP. New! Elite-C...
keeb.io
Pro Micro (Micro-USB) - 5V/16MHz - Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4
Spice up your DIY keyboard builds with this little microcontroller, which works with the TMK and QMK firmware. It's got 18 pins for you to work with. The ones currently being sold are blue PCBs.
keeb.io
Ja, so that's just a glimpse.
I will start with a focus on keyboards and peripheral customs, but I don't mind facilitating stocking other items too! Whatever it is -- shoot! I know I struggled finding hard drive cages in South Africa so anything you guys think would be nice to have locally just let me know. I'm going to take about a month or two to sort out planning regarding import, customs and the likes.
Please give your opinions and/or wants.
Pending interest to warrant the investment I will go through with it and accept orders which I will update periodically at a later stage in development.
Thanks so much
Cheers
Edit: Mods, if this is not the appropriate place to post this please advise where I should post this or please move it to the correct sub-forum. Thanks
