Adamas Group Buy Updates - Ongoing

Oct 05, 2024by William Sin

FCFS GB: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 11:00 AM MYT - Friday, December 13, 2024 11:00 AM MYT

FCFS Link:
https://raecreations.co/products/gb-adamas-base-kit

Raffle GB: Saturday, December 14, 2024 11:00 AM MYT - Sunday, December 15, 2024 11:00 PM MYT

Raffle Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGjhlBff33IALHM678j7FFTBlEA7xAPFZcj2GMjKqpnPKyZw/viewform

September 2024

12.09: Interest Check for Adamas launched on GeekHack.
23.09: All orders for Adamas carry case and packaging items has been placed ahead of time.
27.09: Review units for the Adamas are in production. All streaming dates have also been soft locked from the end of October to mid November. Fixed dates will be revealed at a later date.

October 2024

01.10: PCB review units and Adamas review units are in production and on schedule.
14.10: Due to recent public holidays in our manufacturing regions, we are experiencing a minor delay in the production of the Adamas PCB review units. The good news is that we are now in the final stages of production, and we expect to receive all orders by the 25th of October.
25.10: Anodised review units have arrived.

November 2024

01.11: Adamas stream dates revealed
- Nov 08 09:00PM EST: LightingXI
- Nov 17 09:00PM MYT: WhitKeebs
- Nov 19 09:30PM MYT: VNMK Workshop
- Nov 20 07:00PM EST: Alexotos
- Nov 21 09:00PM MYT: WeSwtch
- Nov 23 01:00PM MYT: iamELVN
- Nov 29 08:00PM MST: Extrapriusplease
- Dec 03 10:00AM CST: Captain Sterling
- Dec 12 08:00PM CST: TylerKeyboardLive

December 2024

19.12: All group buy orders for the Adamas have been placed with our manufacturing hub. Additionally, all Adamas carry cases and keyboard sleeves have arrived and are on standby for fulfilment.

January 2025

04.01: All raw materials successfully delivered to manufacturing hub, and production of Adamas is currently in progress.
25.01: CNC machining of aluminium body: 30% completion. Gasket & Feet: En route to fulfilment hub.

Case Angle: 7.8°
Front Height: 19.5mm
EKH: 24.1mm
Weight (Un-Built): 1.5kg
Weight (Fully Built): Approx. 1.85kg
Materials: 6063 Anodised Aluminium Top and Bottom, Copper Internal, Copper External, and Copper Badge
Mounting method: Gasket Integrated Top Mount
PCB: Custom Zed65 PCB (Top-Sided USB-C) designed by Mechlovin' Studio - configurable with QMK/VIA

Q: What is the mounting style of the Adamas?
A: The Adamas introduces a Gasket Integrated Top-Mount, combining traditional top mount with gasket tabs under the plate for a more refined typing experience.

Q: What colors are available?
A: The Adamas is available in Aurora Silver, Coastal Blue, Watercress Green, and Desert Taupe.

Q: What plate options will be offered for the Adamas?
A: The Adamas will come with a CNC-milled, anodised aluminium full plate. CNC-milled, carbon fiber (CF) full plates will also be available as an optional add-on. Plate files will also be provided at a later date for those who prefer to custom cut their own.

Q: Will there be customization options?
A: The Adamas will come with a full aluminium plate and in fixed configurations, but additional plate materials will be available for those looking to customize their typing experience.

Q: When will the Group Buy take place?
A: We anticipate starting the Raffle/ FCFS Group-Buy in November 2024, with production completing in Q1/ Q2 2025.

Q: How can I stay updated on the progress?
A: Join our Discord community and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and RAE's Website for the latest updates.