Welcome to the Wooting 60HE v2 Journey!

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This is the first in a series of updates we’ll post every 4 weeks as we move closer to the 60HE v2 release.

Pre-order campaign

The 60HE v2 pre-order will go live closer to delivery than usual, roughly 30 to 45 days before we start shipping. That way, we can confidently commit to the delivery date when you place your order and keep the wait short.

Until then, we’ll keep sharing updates so you know exactly where we’re at.

Current status

We’re now in the DVT phase: Design Validation Testing.

This is where we review the product and packaging and run a range of tests:

• Humidity test
• Salt spray test
• Function tests (like leaving it powered on for extended periods)
• Certification processes (CE, FCC, KCC, and many more)

If a test fails or certification isn’t granted, we make adjustments and run the DVT phase again.

The case challenge

Like the 80HE, the 60HE v2 case is made using die casting, a method where molten metal is injected into a steel mold. The 80HE used zinc; this time we’re working with aluminum. While the process itself is solid, things get tricky when the coating is applied. 

Some cases come out scratched or with uneven coverage, which lowers the yield rate (the number of usable, defect-free cases). From the 80HE, we also learned that e-coating can sometimes peel with regular use. That’s not acceptable, so we’re doing everything we can to make sure it won’t happen again.

What we’re doing about it

Calder is going to China to meet the coating subcontractors.

The goal is to get clarity, challenge assumptions, and address the real-world issues we’ve encountered. We’ve already done a root cause analysis using 80HE data. We know what to watch for and how to improve the process.

But we’re not satisfied with the fixes we’ve been offered. We want something better.

If we can’t get that with die-casting, we’ve already developed a backup: hot forging.

Hot forging is a method where metal is heated, not melted, and then shaped. This method gives better durability and consistency, but it’s more expensive.

That’s also why we haven’t finalized pricing yet. If we go with hot forging, it’ll affect the cost.

You’ll get a new update soon.

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