Aurora x Mizu AE [Group Buy]

Aurora x Mizu is back, this time with an aluminum top and bottom case!

It uses the same great pick and choose gasket mount structure and incorporates all the upgrades from Ikki68 Aurora R2, including flex cut plates and PCB, and the all new Bluetooth PCB that's compatible with VIA! 

Aurora x Mizu AE Bundle - includes keycaps!

The Aurora x Mizu AE Bundle includes Aurora x Mizu AE keyboard kit, Alumizu Base Kit and Alumizu WS Special Kit.

Aurora x Mizu AE keyboard is not being sold separately.

Limit

There will be a total of 1000 Aurora x Mizu AE keyboards produced. Mech.land has been allocated 120 of them.

There is a limit of 2x Aurora x Mizu AE bundle per house hold. No limit on anything else including Alumizu keycaps and add-ons such as extra plates, weights etc.

Add-ons

Add-ons and accessories are available to purchase from this page. They include extra badges, plates, PCB, internal weight and PORON dampener kit. 

They can be purchased separately without purchasing the Aurora x Mizu AE bundle. They're compatible with all Ikki68 Auroras sold to date.

The keyboard comes with a Bluetooth PCB but no battery.  The keyboard can still be used in wired mode without a battery, but you need to purchase one separately if you want to use it in wireless mode.

The battery can only be shipped within Canada. If you're in the US you can purchase the battery at NotJeffCNC.

WS Aurora Mizu Switches

They are a recolor of the very popular WS Aurora Clear switches . These very reasonably priced linear switches feature an excellent coat of factory lube and an extended spring.

WS Aurora Mizu Switch Specifications

• Linear switch
• Top housing: Polycarbonate
• Bottom housing: UHMWPE
• Stem: POM
• Bottom-out force: 63.5g

Bluetooth PCB (06 - Iceland)

It's a 1.2mm thick hot-swap Bluetooth PCB with flex cuts. Wireless mode requires a battery sold separately. Wired mode can be used without any battery.

Supports multi layout, including left and right split shift, split backspace, ISO enter and stepped caps lock.

Important

This is a group buy. Items on this page do not ship immediately. They are not scheduled to arrive at Mech.land before December, 2022.

The timeline estimates our best guesses, they are not guaranteed. Delays and setbacks may occure. DO NOT PURCHASE if you do not agree with the terms and conditions.

You can cancel your order up until June 20, 2022. Keep in mind there will be a 4% processing fee deducted from all refunds. Once the group buy is over there will be no cancellation of or modifications to your order.

Sound test

Aurora x Mizu AE Bundle Kit Contents:

• Aluminum Case
• E-white (Aluminum) top case
• Anodized aluminum Mizu blue bottom case
• Aluminum keycaps
• Alumizu Base Kit
• Alumizu WS Special Kit
• 1x Bluetooth hot-swap PCB (PCB06 - Iceland). It can be customized through VIA. Battery not included, sold separately on this page. Can be used in wireless or wired mode, battery is not required for wired mode.
• 1x Hot-swap badge with badge base
• 1x Polycarbonate plate
  
• 6x 2u + 1x 6.25u (wire only) set of color matched stabilizers.
• 1x Silicone pad between plate & PCB
• 1x Silicone weight pad (if not using the internal weight sold separately)
• 1x Silicone battery pad (if not using a PCB)
• 1x Keyboard storage case
• 1x Coiled USB-A to USB-C cable matching the case color
• 1x set of Silicone gaskets 
• 1x set of PORON gaskets
• 1x set of keyboard feet
• 1x Hex Screwdriver
• 1x set of spare screws, rubber feet etc. 

Specs:

• Case material: Injection molded Polycarbonate
• Default plate material: Anodized Aluminum 
• Case material: Aluminum
• Typing angle: 6.5 degrees
• Dimensions: 13.6" x 4.4"
• Base height: 0.9" tall without rubber feet

Highlights:

• Variable gasket mount structure. Remove some or all of the gasket chips to change from firm to bouncy. Both Silicone and Poron gaskets are included to fine tune the experience even further!
• Default PCB (Fairbanks) is a hot-swap PCB that supports multiple layouts! This is a very unique feature that lets you use any or all of split L Shift, split R Shift, split Backspace, stepped Caps Lock and ISO Enter, anytime you want. No soldering necessary! 
• The badges are hot-swappable, meaning you can change them without taking apart the case! You can even get a one of a kind badge made with your custom design! First round of badge group buy is over, but there will be more. 

Acceptable Quality Standards

Please refer to this document to see what kind of variance in quality you can except in some rare units.

Also available at

• US: Cannonkeys
• Canada: Mech.land
• Europe: myKeyboard.eu
• UK: proto[Typist]
• Oceania: Daily Clack
• China: WuqueStudio.cn
• Singapore: iLumkb
• Japan: Yushakobo
• South Korea: Funkeys
• Malaysia: Rebult Keyboard
• Philippines: Zion Studios
• Taiwan: Inpad
• Thailand: Gamingplanet
• Vietnam: Taobaosop
• Rest of the world: WuqueStudio.com

Group Buy

What is a group buy?

Keyboard.University has an excellent write up on group buys related to mechanical keyboards. 

In short and (overly) simple terms, think of them as pre-orders. The process goes something like this:

• Vendors / proxies (like Mech.Land) collects orders and payments from customers (like you).
• The payments collected from customers get transferred to manufacturers.
• Manufacturer begins production. This process can take weeks to months. Our estimate is 45 - 60 days for OA Switches.
• Once production is complete, the manufacturer sends out the product to vendors / proxies
• Vendors / proxies ship out the product to customers.

When will my group buy order ship?

You are not ordering in-stock products that will ship within a few days. Group buys take time, and sometimes unexpected delays happen. It's very important to keep this in mind before you join a group buy.

Check the group buy product page to get an ETA of when the product is likely to ship.

Are group buy delivery date estimates 100% solid?

The estimates are just that, estimates. Best guesses. Sometimes unexpected things happen that causes a delay. In some rare cases products get delivered before the ETA.

Can I cancel my group buy order?

You can cancel your group buy order and get a refund until the group buy ends.

4% of the order total will be kept as processing fee to cover for the transaction costs.

Once a group buy ends there will be no refunds or cancellations. 

I've moved since I placed the group buy order. How can I change my address?

Send an email to help@mech.land from the email address associated with your order, this way we'll know it really is you who's requesting the change.

The address can be changed but the recipient name will have to remain the same to prevent scalping. Your shipping fees may change depending on the new address, and you'll be billed for the difference.

When will I be billed?

Your payment method will be charged as soon as you place your order. 

Orders & Cancellations

When will my order ship?

For in-stock items your order will ship within 1-3 business days, unless under extreme circumstances.

Check the updates page for an estimated ship date for group buy products. 

Can I cancel my order?

You can cancel your group buy order and get a refund until the group buy ends.

4% of the order total will be kept as processing fee to cover for the transaction costs.

Once a group buy ends there will be no refunds or cancellations. 

For in-stock items, you can cancel your order until it ships. 

Can I return an item?

Sorry, there are no returns or refunds once you've received your order. If you receive an item in damaged / defective conditions contact us ASAP and we'll make it right.

Local Pickup

Do you offer local pickup?

Yes, if you are in Toronto, ON!

Please visit this page for more details on how you can pick up an order in person.

Shipping

What shipping method do you use to ship within Canada:

We use Canada Post for most of Ontario and Québec.

In addition to Canada Post, we use Stallion Express, a shipping third party to ship to all other provinces and territories. Their rates are far cheaper than Canada Post direct. They mostly use Canada Post, but they also other companies like UPS, Purolator etc. to ship.

You will receive full tracking info for all packages shipped, with the exception of Lettermail. Instead you will get a video confirmation of your Lettermail package being dropped off in the mailbox.

What shipping method do you use to ship to USA?

We use Stallion Express, which in turn uses USPS to ship to USA. They're a shipping third party based in Toronto. We drop off our US bound packages to Stallion Express, they drive these packages across the border to Niagara Falls NY and then ship them within the US using USPS. 

Their fees are very affordable and that's why we can afford such competitive shipping rates to USA.

We also use UPS to ship to USA.

What shipping method do you use to ship to the rest of the world?

We can use PostNL tracked, APC tracked or UPS to ship worldwide. The international shipping price you see during checkout is just a best guess average. Your rate will be calculated manually and you'll be refunded if it ends up being less than what you paid. You'll be invoiced for additional amount if it ends up being higher, and you can cancel your order if you choose to do so in this case.

Can I be charged extra for shipping even after I've placed my order?

Shipping fees calculated during checkout are correct for 99% of the cases. However it's not possible to accurately estimate shipping fees to all the parts of the world. If you live in rural areas it might cost more to ship things out to you. 

If that's the case and the shipping cost difference is significant, you will be contacted and asked to pay the difference. If you choose not to then your order will be cancelled and you will be refunded in full.