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From the beginning, our mission goes beyond premium keyboards.  Blog post about the master plan.

From the beginning, our mission goes beyond premium keyboards.  Learn about the master plan: https://www.hakkei.co/post/the-master-plan

 https://www.hakkei.co/blog

New blog post: The master plan

New blog post about how the HX-S Series came to be. 

New blog post about how the HX-S Series came to be:
https://www.hakkei.co/post/how-the-hx-s-series-came-to-be

https://www.hakkei.co/blog

New blog post

Announcements on new company page, stay tuned. 


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Updating the company website 

Samples for manufacturer for die casting finishes

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Die casting finish samples

We're preparing the V5 PCBA for prototype assembly.

 

 
Some updates with the V5 model: 

·       Aluminum Top housing  

·       Magnet connection design

·       Using the latest V. 5 PCBA

·       Minor cosmetic updates to the enclosure

V5 Prototype Updates

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We're experiencing challenges with the supply chain problems here in the US and will most likely not be able to have distribution set up until mid 2022.  

Updated release schedule

Information about the Riven keyboard name change

We decided to use an alphanumeric naming convention for the keyboards. 

Riven will come in two separate model types:  the split HX-S, and single body HX-74.

**HX-S1**  (non-RGB)
**HX-S1R** (RGB)

**HX-741** (non-RGB)
**HX-74R** (RGB)   

Riven keyboard name update

We’re excited to announce our new corporate identity and name, Hakkei Inc.

[Announcements and Updates]  - Hakkei Inc.

We received the V4 prototypes last week.  Some changes will need to be made to the enclosure, but they feel great overall. 

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During the past few months in this pandemic time, we have been trying very hard to bring Riven to you as scheduled.  Our designs have been finalized and submitted to manufacturers for production.   Unfortunately, an estimated 8-12  weeks delay is expected in delivery primarily due to shortage of some chips according to our manufacturing partners.    
  
The prototype is well on its way.   
  
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Current Status:

* All PCBs and cases have been delivered to the factory for production. We will keep everyone updated as soon as we receive updates from our manufacturers in the coming months.
* We're working on our eCommerce platform and websites.

Issues:

* Global IC shortage has caused a dramatic price hike of up to 200% on average on the components that are essential for our semiconductor chips. We are currently experiencing delays in our production schedule because of this, but are working on securing the supplies so that
* We also made a mistake in underestimating the complexity of the keyboard and the production time of the keyboard prototype assembly, which will take at least 30 days more than expected.

We are very sorry for the delay, our current estimated shipping is expected the first half of 2022.

Production Status Update

3D printed parts - the fit is unsuccessful but close.


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Prototype Update  - Split V4 

A look into what we're working on as a company


First and foremost, we would like to express our heartfelt wishes that you and your loved ones will be safe in this challenging time. We'll update this page regularly with targetted information.

### Riven Update

We want to make our work more transparent by sharing this project feed with you. We know that the work there has not been entirely visible, but it can be now.

Riven will come in two models: the Core and Standard models.
The Core is the non-split model, and the Standard is the wireless split version.

Some exciting developments you can expect coming:

- A web-based configurator
- Riven keyboard (split and non-split)
- New clicky-tactile Choc switch

### Company Plans

We want to bring new innovative products like Riven and support it when it is in our customers' hands. Some insight into our company roadmap to make this possible:  

#### Immediate

Meet and exceed investor expectations. Develop a solid and consistent message for presentations, web presence, and early social media. Get a working prototype in the field for UX feedback. Develop distribution and affiliate sales relationships with major vendors. Set up a prototype web store.

#### Near Future

A/B website and marketing tests. Take presales. Continue pre-launch SEO efforts. Launch product evangelization campaign. Approve final production plans. Begin manufacturing. Ally with pre-build companies to include Riven in next rollouts. Set up a pre-launch jobs page. Prepare support structure.

#### Future

Launch Riven and put it on the web-store. Launch an active commercial campaign. Launch Riven affiliate marketing initiative. Active sales and support roles. Update jobs pages. Plan the next product.
