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Yep, it is out of stock everywhere, sadly 😞
but My question was mainly: when will it be re-supply ? ...
This is the best thing to happen to Chroma since Chroma. Remember folks, this is a HDK (Hardware Development Kit). It's less of a consumer product and more for those that like to tinker with hardware.

Oh Chroma tree, oh Chroma tree,
How I'd like to preorder thee...
Vth94_
No indicators lights with all tournaments edition ;)

And for the leds the overwatch effect will work ?

The blackwidow X TE has indicators
Out of order

Nice...
When will this be replenished?
Razer|Quis
We're working on the integration 🙂 I can't say when for sure though. Meanwhile the Chroma HDK will allow you to expand your Chroma setup for the time being!

Thanks for the reply. It's great to know that is not abandoned, cannot wait to use my Razer keyboard with my Philips Hue Go :)
Chroma hdk seems interesting.
This is something I had requested on Insider many times. Good to see Razer listen
I've been asking for this for years! I love you guys...
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really nice, but it can't attach to mobo pins right? only to usb normal usb external port + molex?
Anyone knows where I can get the wallpaper please?
MrNickk
Anyone knows where I can get the wallpaper please?


For the three-screen version: http://imgur.com/XQOpQPq
Sadly the colors seem to be a bit off, and it is missing the Razer logo.

Another version would be https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DETYra9U0AA6gr0.jpg but this one lacks the resolution as it is not 1080p.
okonietoperza
I'm going to agree with @Pentalobe here but I'll be more blunt, this design has absolutely no sense. You've effectively created a 20-pin plug that can easily be damaged. There are no issues driving 300 ws2812 LEDs at 60 FPS from a $2-worth ESP8266 chip,

Any particular reason you went with this instead?

Cost is a big reason. An "analog" RGB chip can be had for $0.20 or less per piece. A digital ws2812 RGB chip is well over double that, I'm not sure how much more of a volume discount there is beyond a tray of 1000 pieces or so. 32 of them could well be over the cost of the complete kit as it exists now. The circuitry to drive analog chips through multiplexed circuits costs maybe a dollar or two.

If this product retails for $80 than their cost of materials probably can't be more than $15-20 or so. You have to account for R&D, distribution, wholesaling, and profit margin. Also glue logic and connectors, and casings, it adds up quick. At least there is no power supply necessary.


MrNickk
Anyone knows where I can get the wallpaper please?

https://www.razerzone.com/downloads#desktop-wallpapers
Now if I only had all the different products and accessories that are needed for all that Chroma goodness. 😃 Make it look like a Gaming Disco party, or when I figured it all out have the Chroma Flicker or something like that when I get Damaged in game or time it with Music that gets played, ooh or even when playing a video to tie in when the movie changes it's theme.. The possibilities as far as I know could be endless.
I am wondering one thing... at 25 seconds some background action starts..

Is that all a coincidence by cables and shadows, or is it actual "gameplay" of some sorts 😂
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MrNickk
Anyone knows where I can get the wallpaper please?


Check this out.

Wave is the design that you're looking for, while Valerie is for three screens.
Since this was posted yesterday, and I saw it via Facebook.
I kinda decided it was a "gift" since I JUST started to build my own PC, and RBB/Chroma is a huge part of it.
And it was my birthday yesterday <3

Thanks a ton for this!
I'm so gonna it as soon as my wallet allows me.
As a DJ using a Razer Blade Stealth, I see some very unique opportunities for this in a custom facade.
oooh mama do want :3
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Waiting for stock... :frown_:
Perhaps the webstore should have a "notify me" button instead of "add to cart"?
Would love to have this in my mancave 😛
This is awesome, this is the kill-all solution to ambient lighting effects.
I certainly am missing that "Notify Me" option on the kit.. Hate to be disappointed every 5 minutes.
guh, this always happens to me, I always wait to long to buy the Razer stuff I want. Well, at least maybe one day I'll get those items.