Author Topic: [GB] Double shot replacements ROUND FOUR! - PACKING! (Read 474026 times)

7bit · « **Reply #60 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 16:04:56 »

Quote from: dux;391806

Wiki: These prices are only valid, if at least 25 units of each kit are ordered!

What does that mean exactly? There will be many kits that wont come to 25. Will there be a new price for each one?

Very simple: I calculated the prices for 25 keys of one kind. If there are more produced, prices go down, if there are fewer, prices will be higher.

How should I know beforehand how many keys will be ordered of each kind?

Quote from: palindrome;391700

Just curious, will the Star Wars keys be included in Round 4?

I'm actually interested in a modifier and a ESC key replacement.
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If I get the SVG files in time (within some months), yes!

7bit · « **Reply #61 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 16:08:25 »

Quote from: palindrome;391700

Just curious, will the Star Wars keys be included in Round 4?

I'm actually interested in a modifier and a ESC key replacement.
..

If I get the SVG files in time (within some months), yes!

dux · « **Reply #62 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 16:13:26 »

Quote from: 7bit;391810

How should I know beforehand how many keys will be ordered of each kind?

Well I compared with the ROUND THREE. No way there will be like 25 Slovenian Sphericals

gimpster · « **Reply #63 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 16:14:40 »

I'm loving the options, 7bit.

One question: is it possible to get Control modifiers that have a shortened text on them? For example, instead of "Control" it would just say "Ctrl". Personally I just don't like the way the long spelling looks after seeing the shortened version for so many years.

dux · « **Reply #64 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 16:16:10 »

Oh and what about those narrow fonts on the modifiers of the Round 3?

grasshopper · « **Reply #65 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 16:18:26 »

I'm really digging the retro spherical keycaps. I had no idea you could still buy them. Are there are pictures available of a whole keyboard covered in them?

7bit · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 16:29:50 »

Quote from: dux;391819

Well I compared with the ROUND THREE. No way there will be like 25 Slovenian Sphericals

Yes, right. Not all these kits will happen, but these language or keyboard specific kits will be sponsored a bit by the more useless kits (as it had been done in Round 3 as well).

Quote from: grasshopper;391826

I'm really digging the retro spherical keycaps. I had no idea you could still buy them. Are there are pictures available of a whole keyboard covered in them?

That's the weak point:

There are not all sizes available....

The main problem (and that is the only one which would really be missing) is the space bar.

They have evrything until 8 untis. 7 units spacebars are too new and 6.25 are out of reach future in terms of spericals:-(

We need at least a 7 units space bar made which does not cost a fortune, but is not cheap.

Quote from: gimpster;391821

I'm loving the options, 7bit. One question: is it possible to get Control modifiers that have a shortened text on them? For example, instead of "Control" it would just say "Ctrl". Personally I just don't like the way the long spelling looks after seeing the shortened version for so many years.

US-layout Cherry keyboards still say Control instead of Ctrl.

gimpster · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 16:32:09 »

Man, I wish Signature Plastics could give us keycaps this thick...that would be awesome.

gimpster · « **Reply #68 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 17:01:24 »

Quote from: ripster;391839

They can. Just in other profiles.
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Tricky monkeys...

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #69 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 18:16:11 »

Or we can fund the $500 mold fee... Which actually might be something to consider. It would be REALLY cool to have some molds that match the Filco / KBC profile for doubleshots. I personally prefer the higher profile in comparison to SP dcs / Cherry.

gimpster · « **Reply #70 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 18:23:32 »

Quote from: lysol;391902

Or we can fund the $500 mold fee... Which actually might be something to consider. It would be REALLY cool to have some molds that match the Filco / KBC profile for doubleshots. I personally prefer the higher profile in comparison to SP dcs / Cherry.

+1

You'd be looking at like $2 tacked onto each order, which isn't that bad, really...especially if we can continue to use it for future group buys.

jdreamer · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 19:09:21 »

I haven't even got my Ro3's keys but I'm already interested in getting more keys. Keep the designs and ideas coming, guys!

By the way, is it possible to negotiate with SP to get Leopold spacebar done this time?

Ekaros · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 19:22:55 »

Quote from: lysol;391902

Or we can fund the $500 mold fee... Which actually might be something to consider. It would be REALLY cool to have some molds that match the Filco / KBC profile for doubleshots. I personally prefer the higher profile in comparison to SP dcs / Cherry.

Also see if they can be thicker?

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 19:34:41 »

Well a custom mold, it would be our say. We could tell them to make them solid if we wanted to. I was thinking about it though, it is pretty expensive. Looking at at least $7,500 for the 14 unique key sizes / profiles for a 104 layout. Would need something like 150 orders minimum to make it cost effective.

rightbraingeek · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 02 August 2011, 20:40:11 »

Quote from: 7bit;390593

The more choices the fewer pieces of one choice will be produced, the higehr the price. The colors are not final, but I think these many different colors and text-styles should please most of us.

I prefer the BE Blue in your Avatar instead of the BBJ currently listed for Bianco text color option.

supremeMilo · « **Reply #75 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 00:23:31 »

Have all of the keys shipped from round 3 yet?

Ekaros · « **Reply #76 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 00:26:39 »

Quote from: supremeMilo;392070

Have all of the keys shipped from round 3 yet?

Quote from: 7bit;391719

All orders shipped. Its just that the customs like to play with your keys at lunch time.

Imagine them touching your keys with their butter fingers and laughing about those idiot guys who order 'key caps'!

On the round 3 thread...

7bit · « **Reply #77 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 00:28:52 »

Quote from: lysol;391902

Or we can fund the $500 mold fee... Which actually might be something to consider. It would be REALLY cool to have some molds that match the Filco / KBC profile for doubleshots. I personally prefer the higher profile in comparison to SP dcs / Cherry.

If it's only $500 it might be possible to make the necessary spacebars for the Noppoo and Leopold. I doubt that anyone is willing to pay for Filco-profile keys. LOL!

In terms of profile, the Filco keys are the ones which are off.

the_buff · « **Reply #78 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 00:42:33 »

I know there are buying agents for taobao...can I get a buying agent for Round 4? I just looked through the wiki--my head nearly exploded.

I'm pretty sure the Star Wars svg's are in that thread...I too am really interested in those.

Supergleep · « **Reply #79 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 00:46:42 »

Quote from: 7bit;392077

If it's only $500 it might be possible to make the necessary spacebars for the Noppoo and Leopold. I doubt that anyone is willing to pay for Filco-profile keys. LOL!

In terms of profile, the Filco keys are the ones which are off.

I agree about the OEM filco keys being off. I much prefer the SP lower profile shape to the stock Filcos. How about an SP Filco-compatible spacebar that doesn't cut into your thumb?

palindrome · « **Reply #80 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 00:51:09 »

Quote from: the_buff;392082

I'm pretty sure the Star Wars svg's are in that thread...

Yep. This is the post where you can find the svg files.

*I just realized you're the one who created them. Thanks!

7bit · « **Reply #81 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 01:01:54 »

Quote from: Supergleep;392084

I agree about the OEM filco keys being off. I much prefer the SP lower profile shape to the stock Filcos. How about an SP Filco-compatible spacebar that doesn't cut into your thumb?

When we let them make Leopold and Noppoo space bars, we can also let them make the 6.25 unit space bar in a better shape. maybe we need to send them a sample so they know how it should be.

Quote from: ripster;392085

I just clicked on that wiki. My head didn't explode but that's because I quickly closed it and decided to wait a bit.

And I have no idea what you guys are talking about Filco keys being off. More keyboards follow that convention than not. See the Key Ref Wiki stickied above for details.

The ideal would be exact Cherry clones. I doubt this will be ever doable.

I know, the wiki article needs pictures and layout graphics. It is much better than the first post in Round 3 on which I gave up at the end.

ps: thanks for avoiding the explosion!

the_buff · « **Reply #82 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 01:03:30 »

Quote from: palindrome;392087

*I just realized you're the one who created them. Thanks!

lol

Hopefully they get made!

daerid · « **Reply #83 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 09:35:15 »

Quote from: the_buff;392082

I'm pretty sure the Star Wars svg's are in that thread...I too am really interested in those.

hey, can you fix up SVG files so that they are black with transparent backgrounds and get them sent over to 7bit?

Do that and I'll edit the thread to redirect to this one (R4) so 7bit can start taking orders.

7bit: Can we get both 1x and 1.25x (for modifiers) made? or would it be easier for just one? If so, I would strongly prefer the 1.25x (ctrl/alt/win/meta).

ichitz · « **Reply #84 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 09:40:44 »

I tried to go through the wiki last night and tried again this morning. So confused.
This is a stupid question, what are add-on kits?

7bit · « **Reply #85 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 10:38:28 »

Quote from: daerid;392229

hey, can you fix up SVG files so that they are black with transparent backgrounds and get them sent over to 7bit?

Do that and I'll edit the thread to redirect to this one (R4) so 7bit can start taking orders.

7bit: Can we get both 1x and 1.25x (for modifiers) made? or would it be easier for just one? If so, I would strongly prefer the 1.25x (ctrl/alt/win/meta).

The starcraft keys where such a succes that I think we should offer them for both, the function row and the modifier row.

Quote from: ichitz;392234

I tried to go through the wiki last night and tried again this morning. So confused.
This is a stupid question, what are add-on kits?

Add-on kits are just additional key caps to supplement the standard layouts, like the above mentioned Star Wars keys etc.

Atenacius · « **Reply #86 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 11:28:37 »

I just PMed my order but I'm not sure I did it right. I'm only interested in some of the add-on kits, do I have to order a full standard set in order to participate?

drstupid · « **Reply #87 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 12:21:46 »

Is there any interest in 1.75x sized keys printed with "Control" to replace Caps Lock?

hashbaz · « **Reply #88 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 12:24:32 »

Quote from: drstupid;392327

Is there any interest in 1.75x sized keys printed with "Control" to replace Caps Lock?

Also, how about a 1.75 "Escape" key? Anyone besides me have caps lock mapped to escape for vim?

Wraul · « **Reply #89 on:** Wed, 03 August 2011, 12:52:01 »

Quote from: drstupid;392327

Is there any interest in 1.75x sized keys printed with "Control" to replace Caps Lock?

I'm very much interested in such a key.

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