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PROJECT UPDATES - MID OCTOBER 2021

Sorry for the lack of updates! Many of our manufacturers were on holiday for Golden Week and we wanted to wait for the most up to date information before posting.

 

ZENITH

STATUS: IN TRANSIT

Zenith has finally landed in port in Melbourne! We’re currently going through the customs clearance process to get the enclosures over to our warehouse.

This is expected to take up to 2 weeks. We’ll post another update shortly before shipping to customers commences.

Please make sure your shipping address is correct! You can check by logging in at https://ramaworks.store/account/login and navigating to your Zenith order. Note: Updating your default address will not update past orders.

If you need to update your shipping address, please contact us at support@rama.works or https://support.rama.care/

Remember to include your order number!

 

U80-A SEQ2

STATUS: IN PRODUCTION

Production of U80-A SEQ2 PCBs was temporarily halted due to an unexpected microchip shortage for this manufacturing run.

The additional inventory arrived yesterday and production has resumed.

 

THERMAL SEQ2/THERMAL+

STATUS: IN PRODUCTION

Thermal SEQ2 and Thermal+ is currently in anodising.

 

KATE KEYCAPS

STATUS: PRE-PRODUCTION

The preorder period for the KATE Keycaps has ended. Pre-production is currently underway.

 

RAMA’S BURGERS T-SHIRT / INVENTORY 2 / KEYCAP

STATUS: AWAITING TRANSIT

Unfortunately, the RAMA’S BURGERS collection products didn’t make the cutoff for shipping before Golden Week due to a few logistical reasons.

They are now expected to dispatch from our manufacturer within 1-2 weeks.

 

CHESS SET 01 

STATUS: IN PRODUCTION

No news for CHESS SET 01.

 

XO PEN 

STATUS: IN PRODUCTION

The PR4F ink refill for the XO PEN is currently being sourced.

 

TRAY

STATUS: IN PRODUCTION

No new information for TRAY.

 

KARA SEQ2

STATUS: IN PRODUCTION

No news for KARA SEQ2.

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Confirm Goods

1 x Top Enclosure (Aluminium)
1 x Base Enclosure (Aluminium)
1 x Back Weight
1 x Plate (Anodized Aluminium or PVD Coated Brass)
1 x Wilba.tech WT65-XT or WT65-XTX PCB
1 x Wilba.tech WT-USB-C daughterboard
1 x JST Cable
8 x RW Black M3x8 FT T10 Fixtures (Case)
8 x RW SS M3x6 FT T10 Fixtures (Weight)
4 x RW SS M2x4 FT T10 Fixtures (Daughterboard)
8 x RW SS M2x3 FT T10 Fixtures (Hotswap PCB Only)
8 x RW SS M2x3.5 Spacers (Hotswap PCB Only)
1 x Set of Zenith Feet
1 x Set of Poron Strips (12 total)
1 x XO Switchpuller SEQ2
1 x RW T10 Torx Tool
1 x RW T6 Torx Tool
1 x RW USB-C to USB-A braided cable - 1.5m
1 x Various Packaging

Building the Sub-Assembly

Stabilisers

Prior to this step, ensure you are building your sub-assembly on an anti-static surface. You can build upon the provided bag which the PCB arrived in.

Begin building your sub-assembly by installing the stabilisers into the PCB.


(Optionally, at this step you may choose to perform popular mods such as the band-aid mod.)

Standoffs

Secure 8 of the provided M2x3 FT T10 screws on the underside of the PCB and have the M2x3.5 spacers tightened on the same side of the PCB where the stabilisers are installed

Securing the plate

Align the plate with the PCB, spacers and stabilisers and secure it with 8 of the provided M2x3 CSK FT T6 screws to the spacers. These screws should sit flush into the plate.

Installing Switches

Put in your desired switches. Push it in towards the plate with enough force that it clicks and is secure.

It is good practice to not install switches at an angle to avoid bending the pins.

At this step, you may also choose to put on your favourite keycap set, or you can do this as the final step.

Preparing the Housing

Separating the housing

Unscrew all 8 of the M3x8 FT T10 screws that are installed onto the bottom of the casing to separate the bottom and top housing.

Once separated, place the top housing somewhere nearby, on a soft surface to avoid scratches and blemishes.

Removing the back weight

Turn the bottom housing over and unscrew all 8 of the M3x6 screws to separate the bottom housing and back weight.

Place your back weight aside and turn the bottom housing over again to begin mounting the daughterboard.

Mounting the daughterboard

Fasten and secure the daughterboard to the bottom housing as shown, with the USB-C connection facing towards the housing using 4 of the M2x4 FT T10 screws.

Connect the JST cable to the daughterboard and feed it towards the gap to reach the other side of the bottom housing.

(Here it may be best to adjust the black tubing so that the cable sits flush in the channel with minimal slack. This will aid in re-installing the back weight.)

Reinstalling the back weight

For this step, we have found it easiest to place the weight on a surface and drop the bottom housing onto the bottom weight for installation.

Secure the weight to the bottom housing, making sure that the JST cable sits securely in the channel that is in the bottom weight. Repositioning of the JST cable’s black tube may be required to allow the cable to rest in the channel allowing the bottom weight to sit flush.

Once it is flush, use the M3x6 FT T10 screws to secure the weight with the bottom housing.

After this step, install 6 of the provided poron strips.

Connecting the JST Cable

Connect the other end of the JST cable back to the sub-assembly

Alignment

Align the sub-assembly with the bottom housing.

Securing the top housing

Install the remaining poron pads into the top housing and secure it back onto the bottom housing with the sub-assembly between.

Flip the board over and use the 8 M3x6 FT10 screws to fasten the top and bottom housing together.

Installing the feet

Remove the adhesive protection from the ZENITH feet and apply them to the bottom housing.

With a bit of adjustment, they should fit perfectly into the channel.

Install your keycaps

If you have not done so already, install your chosen set of keycaps.

A firm push onto the stem should do the trick.

Finished!

That's it!

Enjoy using your keyboard and if there are any issues, please reach out to us at support@rama.works!