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Title: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 14 June 2021, 07:52:52
(https://i.imgur.com/j7ssutu.png)

Hello and welcome to the GB for ePBT Scandi, a set inspired by Scandinavian childrens' decor.



Specifications:

Manufacturer: ePBT
Profile: Cherry 1-1-2-3-4-4
Material: PBT
Legends: Center-aligned icons, dye-sublimated
Colors: 1 RAL and 7 Pantones



Color Comparisons

Because you're probably curious:

(https://i.imgur.com/t0Au1Kw.png)



GB Info

The GB will run from June 14 to July 14 and is estimated to ship in Q2 2022.

Worldwide: KBDFans (https://kbdfans.com/collections/group-buy/products/ic-epbt-scandi)
US: ThocKeys (https://thockeys.com/epbt-scandi-group-buy/)
CAN: DeskHero (https://www.deskhero.ca/products/epbt-scandi)
UK: Proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/collections/live-group-buys/products/group-buy-epbt-scandi)
EU: KEYGEM (https://keygem.store/products/group-buy-epbt-scandi)
SWE: I/O Keyboards (https://iokeyboards.eu/product/group-buy-enjoypbt-scandi/)
NOR: Tastatur (Mekanisk) (https://tastatur.no/products/epbt-scandi)
SEA: Monokei (https://monokei.co/products/epbt-scandi)
OCE: DailyClack (https://dailyclack.com/products/epbt-scandi)

Additionally, the cable is available on NerdCables (https://www.nerdcables.com/).

(https://i.imgur.com/skjJBhK.png)



Core Kits

Base

Covers everything from TKL down to 60%, including UK ISO, Alice support, F13, and Mac bottom row swaps

(https://i.imgur.com/M04G80w.png)

Dalecarlian Runes

These are a late version of the runic script, having evolved from Elder Futhark to Younger Futhark to Medieval Runes to finally, these. They were in use in the Swedish province of Dalarna until the early 20th century and were mainly used to transcribe the Elfdalian language and to inscribe names and ownership marks on various objects. As such, it has been designed for full use with the Swedish ISO layout.

(https://i.imgur.com/Gt7kR59.png)

Numpad

(https://i.imgur.com/AUtttr5.png)

Nomad

Covers most ortho and staggered 40s layouts. All space keys are convex.

(https://i.imgur.com/10pxcQI.png)

Spacebars

All keys are convex

(https://i.imgur.com/pLCQtLy.png)

Accents

A more muted (and expanded) take on the classic CMYK mods

(https://i.imgur.com/Cnx9qa5.png)

Novelty Accents

(https://i.imgur.com/CY3eBnm.png)



Additional Language Support Kits

NorDeIc

Covers Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, German, and Icelandic layouts

(https://i.imgur.com/5vn9TNu.png)

Français

Covers French AZERTY for France and Belgium

(https://i.imgur.com/nNVubDb.png)

Ibérica

Covers Spanish and Portuguese for both EU and Latin American layouts

(https://i.imgur.com/xkxYwWb.png)

Typist

A Colevrak+ kit covering Dvorak, Colemak, Colemak DH & DHm, Norman, Carpalx QGMLWY, QWPR, and Wide Mod

(https://i.imgur.com/knuFIkd.png)



Deskmat

(https://i.imgur.com/rkgwbym.png)



Narwhal Kei Cap Artisan

This will be made in brass with a light gunmetal PVD finish:

(https://i.imgur.com/aa8wmdZ.png)



Cable by Nerd Cables

(https://i.imgur.com/CfOJobA.jpg)



Renders

Aki-S by senryo

(https://i.imgur.com/WCEWlLY.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/nOKRf19.jpg)

M60-A by RAMA

(https://i.imgur.com/yCLWe5Z.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/vXvjxMU.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/2DZNeGp.jpg)

F1-8X by Geonworks

(https://i.imgur.com/H2AJdk1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jrsvrju.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jDpr1bs.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 15 June 2021, 08:23:09
Approved :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: Fredington on Tue, 15 June 2021, 08:49:54
Here is a picture of the actual color standards that will be used. Taken near a window with indirect sunlight. Partly cloudy today in Brooklyn.

(https://i.imgur.com/BJFYBt7.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: sefixmm on Tue, 15 June 2021, 14:00:51
In for Base + Fr + Numpad + Accent  ;)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: kidpid on Tue, 15 June 2021, 14:40:38
Waiting on those rune renders before pulling the trigger, but planning on getting at least base + 40s + novelties regardless!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: nanooq on Tue, 15 June 2021, 16:28:42
Love the colorway, the novelties, the deskmat and the artisan! I'm in! Now just to decide whether also to grab the Nomad 40s kit as I dont actually have a board planned for this...

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Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: fairypenguin on Tue, 15 June 2021, 23:16:05
In for base + runics + novelty accents. Been keeping an eye on this one and pretty excited to see how it goes.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: abucazu on Wed, 16 June 2021, 06:33:18
Base + Ibérica + Accents here :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: Fredington on Wed, 16 June 2021, 08:59:23
New rune renders on a PC Tengu:

(https://i.imgur.com/bcGp1QD.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/iCDEmWj.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/wrAB4mL.png)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // New Renders with Runes
Post by: Nascent on Wed, 16 June 2021, 10:02:12
In for Base + Ibérica + Numpad + Accents!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: sefixmm on Wed, 16 June 2021, 12:08:23
New rune renders on a PC Tengu:
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/bcGp1QD.png)

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/iCDEmWj.png)

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/wrAB4mL.png)


That's really beautiful, i'm in love with this set  :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: fairypenguin on Thu, 17 June 2021, 20:46:46
New rune renders on a PC Tengu:

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/bcGp1QD.png)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/iCDEmWj.png)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/wrAB4mL.png)


Oh this looks fantastic! Really knocked it out of the park with this project, imo.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
Post by: Fredington on Thu, 17 June 2021, 21:18:04
That's really beautiful, i'm in love with this set  :)

Oh this looks fantastic! Really knocked it out of the park with this project, imo.

TYVM!  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // New Renders with Runes
Post by: h3lli0n on Mon, 21 June 2021, 01:52:46
Can't wait to see 1st week stats  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // New Renders with Runes
Post by: Adelscott on Mon, 21 June 2021, 06:01:31
Hi ! I think you should link the GB thread on top of the first IC thread post, as many do.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50
Post by: Fredington on Tue, 22 June 2021, 10:38:36
Week 1 Update:

We are slightly over 50% to MOQ on the keycaps and about 34% to MOQ on the artisan. Some vendors have not reported. Overall, a pretty good start!

(https://i.imgur.com/IVmS82q.png)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: sefixmm on Tue, 22 June 2021, 10:40:11
What is MOQ for the "Français" ? Hop everything will be product  :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: Adelscott on Tue, 22 June 2021, 11:34:58
What is MOQ for the "Français" ? Hop everything will be product  :)

Nice thing with ePBT is : MOQ is only on base kit, no MOQ on child kits. So everything is produced or nothing is produced.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: sefixmm on Tue, 22 June 2021, 12:35:51
Nice thing with ePBT is : MOQ is only on base kit, no MOQ on child kits. So everything is produced or nothing is produced.

Thanks, that's great !
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 22 June 2021, 12:44:50
(https://i.postimg.cc/hDXkqSM6/e-PBTscandi-Orders210622b.png)
Edit: ends 14 July
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: sefixmm on Fri, 25 June 2021, 06:22:17
Thanks for the update :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: MiguelFg on Fri, 02 July 2021, 15:33:11
Any news on how much % sold?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: abucazu on Sun, 04 July 2021, 13:22:22
I hope it’s almost funded
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: CookieFlow on Sun, 04 July 2021, 13:49:11
Same curious on an update.
I am not worried about the base kit or the accents kits but I was really excited for the Narwhal Kei Cap.

Is it on track to making it?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: ottagerreip on Mon, 05 July 2021, 01:56:51
Same here ! I would like to have some updates about how the MOQ of base kit is going... I love this set I really want it to be produced  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 05 July 2021, 14:39:56
I hope it’s almost funded

Any news on how much % sold?

Same curious on an update.
I am not worried about the base kit or the accents kits but I was really excited for the Narwhal Kei Cap.

Is it on track to making it?

Same here ! I would like to have some updates about how the MOQ of base kit is going... I love this set I really want it to be produced  ;D

This isn't an official vendor statement but I'm not too worried about MOQ as we are over 80% funded. Dvorcol will be posting an update shortly.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 05 July 2021, 17:26:54
(https://i.postimg.cc/rcx8dJCb/e-PBTscandi-Orders210705b.png)
Edit: ends 14 July
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: ottagerreip on Tue, 06 July 2021, 08:08:39
Is it good ? I mean do you think it will achieve MOQ ?
This is the first group buy I join so I don't really know how to interpret the numbers. 🤣
(I know that only base kit (+ artisan and deskmat) has to achieve MOQ)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: keguira on Tue, 06 July 2021, 11:52:32
Yes, at this point, the base kit should reach the MOQ
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: sefixmm on Tue, 06 July 2021, 11:54:12
(https://media.giphy.com/media/Is1O1TWV0LEJi/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: h3lli0n on Tue, 06 July 2021, 13:32:22
Fingers crossed .... then  there will be the wait  :eek:  :))
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
Post by: MiguelFg on Tue, 06 July 2021, 13:44:54
Maybe some spam on reddit will do the rest  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: depletedvespene on Thu, 08 July 2021, 19:50:04
How is it that this slipped entirely under my radar?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: sefixmm on Fri, 09 July 2021, 00:46:04
How is it that this slipped entirely under my radar?

No doubt because there are so many group-buy at the moment that it is difficult to follow them all.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: ottagerreip on Fri, 09 July 2021, 04:01:29
How is it that this slipped entirely under my radar?

You arrived just in time actually 😉
You know what to do now ! If you can of course
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: Adelscott on Fri, 09 July 2021, 04:27:06
How is it that this slipped entirely under my radar?

Just in time to buy some kits and a Narwhal Kei Cap Artisan, I insist on that last one ;)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: haesbaert on Fri, 09 July 2021, 04:55:51
Awesome set, I've put in my order  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: h3lli0n on Fri, 09 July 2021, 06:44:06
We, french and belgium people, are so thankful for your order  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: strike_formation on Fri, 09 July 2021, 13:40:41
Everyone  advertise on your country discords!  :cool:

Is it 12 July or 14 July? title says 14. in post says 12.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: Fredington on Fri, 09 July 2021, 18:06:59
Everyone  advertise on your country discords!  :cool:

Is it 12 July or 14 July? title says 14. in post says 12.

It will run until the 14th.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: laksikus on Sun, 11 July 2021, 10:59:49
did we reach moq yet?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: growler on Sun, 11 July 2021, 12:50:49
Hope so!

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Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: Fredington on Sun, 11 July 2021, 20:08:51
Hope so!

Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk
did we reach moq yet?

Yes, MOQ has been met. No need to worry.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
Post by: h3lli0n on Mon, 12 July 2021, 01:20:26
Hope so!

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did we reach moq yet?

Yes, MOQ has been met. No need to worry.

Great news !  :eek:
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met
Post by: sefixmm on Mon, 12 July 2021, 07:00:50
(https://media.giphy.com/media/3o85xFuzCN10OAUkko/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met
Post by: MiguelFg on Mon, 12 July 2021, 11:03:10
I have a question, why ePBT sets that went to GB after this are gonna be produced before? It's because they "signed the deal" and went to que before this set even that your GB was earlier than them?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met
Post by: AnonymousPlatypus on Mon, 12 July 2021, 11:22:16
First build for me, bought Base + Français + Novelty accents. It was SO HARD to find an ISO-Fr set ;-;
And BOOM i chanced upon this beautiful one. Can't wait!!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 12 July 2021, 12:00:51
I have a question, why ePBT sets that went to GB after this are gonna be produced before? It's because they "signed the deal" and went to que before this set even that your GB was earlier than them?

I generally prefer to quote a more conservative ETA.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met
Post by: h3lli0n on Mon, 12 July 2021, 13:36:01
I have a question, why ePBT sets that went to GB after this are gonna be produced before? It's because they "signed the deal" and went to que before this set even that your GB was earlier than them?

I generally prefer to quote a more conservative ETA.

Yeah lot of variables are in place to build the timeline (but
Quote
we must protect the sacred timeline
) like ePBT Be The One set has now ~1 month delay from kbdfans website. Let's hope supplies and Covid situation in China will be in a better and smoother path for this set ...
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - Last Call!
Post by: Fredington on Wed, 14 July 2021, 06:48:36
Just a friendly reminder that if you've been interested in this set, we're entering the last several hours of this GB!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - LAST CALL!
Post by: fairypenguin on Sun, 18 July 2021, 22:41:54
Oh I just noticed this hit MOQ. NIIIICE
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - LAST CALL!
Post by: growler on Mon, 19 July 2021, 03:45:21
Oh I just noticed this hit MOQ. NIIIICE
Sweet!!

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Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - LAST CALL!
Post by: sefixmm on Mon, 19 July 2021, 03:48:42
 :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: strike_formation on Wed, 21 July 2021, 16:17:22
Any info on how many sold? Just curious.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 22 July 2021, 16:53:58
(https://i.postimg.cc/8NpDNFnB/e-PBTscandi-Orders210714fin-Yext.png)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: sefixmm on Fri, 23 July 2021, 10:56:10
 :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: strike_formation on Sun, 29 August 2021, 05:50:27
The F and J.

Is it a set of only barred and a set of only scooped?

Ive seen some homings have both barred and scooped together.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: sefixmm on Sun, 29 August 2021, 08:24:56
I think this set contains barred and scooped.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: h3lli0n on Fri, 24 September 2021, 01:15:57
How is the project going since end of group-buy. Are you in samples steps ?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: Fredington on Fri, 01 October 2021, 08:47:04
How is the project going since end of group-buy. Are you in samples steps ?

Please see response from Wei:

(https://i.imgur.com/OacPMCY.png)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: sefixmm on Fri, 01 October 2021, 08:49:12
Thanks for the information ! So wait and see :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: h3lli0n on Fri, 01 October 2021, 10:43:39
Thanks hoping the best for timeframe  :confused:
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: MiguelFg on Tue, 28 December 2021, 23:23:15
Wondering if you have any news since the last update  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
Post by: Fredington on Fri, 31 December 2021, 14:28:46
Wondering if you have any news since the last update  ;D

Samples will be shipped out to me on Monday.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // GB Closed
Post by: sefixmm on Sat, 01 January 2022, 08:11:43
It's a great new  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 10 January 2022, 11:31:33
Small update regarding color samples:

2 out of 8 colors have been approved in the 1st round, so a 2nd round for the remaining 6 has been requested.

I tried to get this ball rolling before the GB last year, but unfortunately they are just getting to these now.

Thanks for your patience.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: strike_formation on Tue, 11 January 2022, 14:41:50
Small update regarding color samples:

2 out of 8 colors have been approved in the 1st round, so a 2nd round for the remaining 6 has been requested.

I tried to get this ball rolling before the GB last year, but unfortunately they are just getting to these now.

Thanks for your patience.

can we get some pics on the samples? :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: growler on Tue, 11 January 2022, 15:06:37
I am so pumped for this

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Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: Totoro on Thu, 13 January 2022, 23:46:37
go
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: growler on Fri, 14 January 2022, 04:09:28
west

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Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: sefixmm on Sat, 05 February 2022, 07:27:58
Any updates with the samples ?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: h3lli0n on Thu, 17 February 2022, 13:27:48
Guessing  olympics + chineese new year = no samples  :confused:
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: Fredington on Thu, 17 February 2022, 14:11:24
Guessing  olympics + chineese new year = no samples  :confused:

Yes, things are generally slow out of China this time of year, but I did talk to Wei the other day and they are working on the next round.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: Ursäkta? on Thu, 10 March 2022, 14:39:18
Any news on the samples?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 22 March 2022, 11:21:37
Any progress on samples or updates on artisan caps?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
Post by: Fredington on Thu, 24 March 2022, 22:13:04
Second round samples arrived last Friday. I've been kind of stewing over them ever since. Overall, they're much improved from the first round and quite close to the Pantone chips. In fact, I was tempted to approve them, which might have worked if this were say...a three color set. Considering all the colors together however, the effect is different enough from what was intended to warrant another round. I know this is not what you all wanted to hear, but I think the end result will be worth it. Thank you again for your patience.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: DaManSteph on Thu, 24 March 2022, 22:17:23
Worth it! Thanks for the update

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Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: sefixmm on Fri, 25 March 2022, 02:11:24
Thanks for keeping us informed :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: strike_formation on Fri, 25 March 2022, 11:12:06
Better to wait and get better set than a Cyberpunk 2077 thingy. :D
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: sefixmm on Sun, 27 March 2022, 02:41:40
Yes, we are in no rush, quality matters more than a quick date.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: fairypenguin on Wed, 30 March 2022, 01:03:38
Perfectly happy to wait for as long as you feel is necessary. Thank you for keeping us updated!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: stomaha on Sat, 16 April 2022, 07:25:26
Take all the time you need!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: strike_formation on Sat, 16 April 2022, 14:15:05
inb4 Q4 2035 :D
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: Adelscott on Sat, 16 April 2022, 14:50:08
inb4 Q4 2035 :D
Still before KAT Atlantis
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: MiguelFg on Thu, 21 April 2022, 01:06:13
Almost a month since your last reply, any news on this? Still aiming for Q2? I guess if it's yes, it will be late late Q2 almost Q3 since all the delays.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: Ursäkta? on Mon, 25 April 2022, 06:14:09
Just saw this on KBDfans gGB updates, 400c not approved Re-do (2022-04-23)
Any one know waht the 400c means?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 25 April 2022, 07:14:51
Just saw this on KBDfans gGB updates, 400c not approved Re-do (2022-04-23)
Any one know waht the 400c means?

400c is the Pantone color he chose for the modifiers.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: Ursäkta? on Mon, 25 April 2022, 07:36:34
Just saw this on KBDfans gGB updates, 400c not approved Re-do (2022-04-23)
Any one know waht the 400c means?

400c is the Pantone color he chose for the modifiers.

Oh thanks, anywhere I can find the pantone colors for the novelties?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: Freed on Mon, 25 April 2022, 07:59:27
Just saw this on KBDfans gGB updates, 400c not approved Re-do (2022-04-23)
Any one know waht the 400c means?

400c is the Pantone color he chose for the modifiers.

Oh thanks, anywhere I can find the pantone colors for the novelties?

Here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113356.msg3059073#msg3059073
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: Ursäkta? on Mon, 25 April 2022, 10:19:05
Just saw this on KBDfans gGB updates, 400c not approved Re-do (2022-04-23)
Any one know waht the 400c means?

400c is the Pantone color he chose for the modifiers.

Oh thanks, anywhere I can find the pantone colors for the novelties?

Here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113356.msg3059073#msg3059073

Oh sorry, I feel ashamed, I check the IC and the GB but not the comments following the main post, thank's again!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: MiguelFg on Sun, 01 May 2022, 20:26:34
R2 sample arrived, sent to designer, waiting for reply.(2022-04-29)

I guess we'll have to wait atleast one or two more weeks to know if we go forward or not yet.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 09 May 2022, 12:24:58
[Update]

The newest round of color samples have been approved. So as of now, all plastic colors have been approved (7 out of 8 ). I am just waiting to see one final round of samples with the legend color, which I don't anticipate being as difficult to match as the plastic has been (fingers crossed).
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
Post by: Freed on Mon, 09 May 2022, 13:11:54
Thanks for update :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
Post by: growler on Mon, 09 May 2022, 14:38:14
This sure ain't quick!

Sent from my SM-G990B using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
Post by: sefixmm on Tue, 10 May 2022, 02:37:44
Thanks for keeping us up to date :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
Post by: sefixmm on Wed, 15 June 2022, 02:55:55
Any news of the sample kit ?

All samples approved! Make samples of all kit. (2022-05-10)

https://kbdfans.com/a/groupbuyupdates
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
Post by: Ursäkta? on Sat, 18 June 2022, 02:51:41
Any news of the sample kit ?

All samples approved! Make samples of all kit. (2022-05-10)

https://kbdfans.com/a/groupbuyupdates

KBD just posted this
Sample of all kits done, confirming with the designer (2022-06-18)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
Post by: ALOHAKB on Sun, 19 June 2022, 20:32:45
I am very interested in epbt key caps, but usually they take a long time to make. Maybe I prefer stock
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
Post by: Adelscott on Mon, 20 June 2022, 12:00:58
I am very interested in epbt key caps, but usually they take a long time to make. Maybe I prefer stock

Please click here

(https://i.imgur.com/YblH4Jg.png)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Pre
Post by: Fredington on Wed, 22 June 2022, 14:27:35
[Update]

Received pre-production keycap samples from KBDFans. Everything looks to be in order. Legend color has been approved. I will be giving them the green light for production.

Please enjoy some pictures and excuse my lack of photography skills:

(https://i.imgur.com/FS3QCC1.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/9l40uG3.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: MiguelFg on Wed, 22 June 2022, 18:15:43
Finally, looking good!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: fairypenguin on Wed, 22 June 2022, 23:08:20
Oh man, the samples are looking GOOD. Excited!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Pre
Post by: strike_formation on Thu, 23 June 2022, 06:06:34
[Update]

Received pre-production keycap samples from KBDFans. Everything looks to be in order. Legend color has been approved. I will be giving them the green light for production.

Please enjoy some pictures and excuse my lack of photography skills:

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/FS3QCC1.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/9l40uG3.jpg)


Nice samples! One question. Is the F button both scooped and barred together?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: stomaha on Thu, 23 June 2022, 06:07:21
Puuuumped. Any idea what this means for expected delivery schedule?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Pre
Post by: Fredington on Thu, 23 June 2022, 08:00:26
[Update]

Received pre-production keycap samples from KBDFans. Everything looks to be in order. Legend color has been approved. I will be giving them the green light for production.

Please enjoy some pictures and excuse my lack of photography skills:

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/FS3QCC1.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/9l40uG3.jpg)


Nice samples! One question. Is the F button both scooped and barred together?

Yes, they have every combination of homing key imaginable. Production will have the traditional one set scooped and one set barred.

Puuuumped. Any idea what this means for expected delivery schedule?

No ETA yet unfortunately.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: NightFox99 on Thu, 30 June 2022, 04:13:21
Contacted kbdfans, they said they're waiting news from the factory. Nothing new
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - Last Call!
Post by: ale210 on Mon, 11 July 2022, 05:44:16
Just a friendly reminder that if you've been interested in this set, we're entering the last several hours of this GB!

Hi friend,

I lost this GB, my bad. I've very insterested in this GB (in specially the Spanish extras), how I can stay in touch in if case there extras? Do you have Discord?

Regards!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - Last Call!
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 18 July 2022, 16:15:28
Just a friendly reminder that if you've been interested in this set, we're entering the last several hours of this GB!

Hi friend,

I lost this GB, my bad. I've very insterested in this GB (in specially the Spanish extras), how I can stay in touch in if case there extras? Do you have Discord?

Regards!

I do not have a Discord, but keep an eye on the vendors for extras once the set delivers!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - Last Call!
Post by: Adelscott on Fri, 22 July 2022, 05:51:27
I do not have a Discord [...]

(https://i.giphy.com/media/3o6Zt6KHxJTbXCnSvu/giphy.webp)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: AnonymousPlatypus on Tue, 26 July 2022, 10:47:38
The samples look amazing !!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: strike_formation on Sun, 14 August 2022, 15:25:28


Can you take some pictures with keycaps on boards with different colors? Doesnt need to  fill whole board. Just wanna see how it matches. :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - Last Call!
Post by: ale210 on Thu, 25 August 2022, 01:26:40
Just a friendly reminder that if you've been interested in this set, we're entering the last several hours of this GB!

Hi friend,

I lost this GB, my bad. I've very insterested in this GB (in specially the Spanish extras), how I can stay in touch in if case there extras? Do you have Discord?

Regards!

I do not have a Discord, but keep an eye on the vendors for extras once the set delivers!

Thanks anyway I really need this set haha

Regards!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: Ursäkta? on Mon, 29 August 2022, 07:50:39
any idea how long it takes from the point it is queued for production, looked a couple of other ePBT seemed to be around 6 months, anyone has experience on that?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: eseefix on Tue, 06 September 2022, 10:33:20
Probably the end of this year ?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: MiguelFg on Sat, 17 September 2022, 20:40:20
For those interested, from the manufacturer directly:

QC and packaging will be starting next week (2022-09-17)

Seems like it's gettin' closer!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: Ursäkta? on Mon, 19 September 2022, 04:19:14
Probably the end of this year ?

okay thanks!


For those interested, from the manufacturer directly:

QC and packaging will be starting next week (2022-09-17)

Seems like it's gettin' closer!

What is QC if I may ask?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: Ursäkta? on Mon, 19 September 2022, 04:19:34
Probably the end of this year ?

okay thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: Freed on Mon, 19 September 2022, 04:24:23

What is QC if I may ask?

QC = Quality Check
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: Ursäkta? on Mon, 19 September 2022, 05:33:04

What is QC if I may ask?

QC = Quality Check

thanks! So that means production has been done and they just need to quality check? that is nice!
Was expecting something similar to "Production in progress (2022-04-01)" to pop up before.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: Ursäkta? on Fri, 14 October 2022, 02:04:32
Update from KBD:

Some keys need to be reproduced (2022-10-14)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
Post by: Fredington on Sat, 22 October 2022, 21:35:56
Update from KBD:

Some keys need to be reproduced (2022-10-14)

Yes, it was discovered after some QC that some keys needed to be remade. My sincerest apologies for the delay, but we're making every effort to make sure we get it right.

I've taken the opportunity to correct a couple legends in the Nomad kit, specifically the R2 (R3 in GMK) 1.25u Control and 1.5u Function keys were converted to icons to match the R2 1.75u Control key in the Base kit.

(https://i.imgur.com/mi7d0PJ.png)

I'll update again when I have a concrete completion date, but it seems like KBDFans has been pretty good with the updates on their website, so you might hear it from them before me.

Thank you for your continued patience.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
Post by: eseefix on Sun, 23 October 2022, 05:47:25
Thank you for the news!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
Post by: LuckyLuckCA on Mon, 07 November 2022, 17:20:46
Thanks for keeping us updated! Also, does this mean that fulfillment would most likely be Q1 2023?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 07 November 2022, 20:19:53
Thanks for keeping us updated! Also, does this mean that fulfillment would most likely be Q1 2023?

Possibly. Unfortunately, ePBT is currently being affected by China's zero-Covid policy and the resultant shutdowns, and it's impossible to say right now when they'll be able to resume operations.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
Post by: MiguelFg on Tue, 22 November 2022, 06:07:10
Keygem (EU Vendor) updated me for the first time since the GB started months ago with a DHL tracking number, why?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
Post by: HammerDie on Tue, 22 November 2022, 06:18:59
I just received an update from the EU vendor (Keygem) about the shipment of the set :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
Post by: Freed on Tue, 22 November 2022, 06:54:33
Me too, Waow  !
On keygem, a DHL tracking  :)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
Post by: Fredington on Tue, 22 November 2022, 10:38:33
Scandi has arrived at some vendors and shipments have begun!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
Post by: NightFox99 on Mon, 28 November 2022, 04:39:18
Scandi has arrived at some vendors and shipments have begun!

Can you please post a photo of diffèrent sets under normal light conditions ?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
Post by: ivanoban on Mon, 28 November 2022, 04:43:50
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
Post by: NightFox99 on Mon, 28 November 2022, 05:15:01
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Thank you ! Can you maybe post more close-up images of the set. Really would like to see the print quality. Compred to GMK how would you describe it ?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
Post by: Fredington on Mon, 28 November 2022, 08:40:06
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Hi there,

Yes, after KEYGEM started shipping these out, we were informed by KBDFans that the replacement keys had not been completed. I have no idea why they decided to 1) ship out an incomplete set and 2) not inform the vendors that the set was incomplete. The keys you're referring to are part of the group that needs to be made/remade. KEYGEM and any other vendors who have already shipped out the sets will send out the replacement keys once they've been completed. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience. It really is a baffling situation to me.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
Post by: NightFox99 on Mon, 28 November 2022, 08:54:46
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Yes, after KEYGEM started shipping these out, we were informed by KBDFans that the replacement keys had not been completed. I have no idea why they decided to 1) ship out an incomplete set and 2) not inform the vendors that the set was incomplete. The keys you're referring to are part of the group that needs to be made/remade. KEYGEM and any other vendors who have already shipped out the sets will send out the replacement keys once they've been completed. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience. It really is a baffling situation to me.


That happens. But otherwise looks like the printing quality is good; I would like just to see a close shoots before I buy, especially the azerty kit. Thanks in advance

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
Post by: ivanoban on Mon, 28 November 2022, 09:14:53
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Hi there,

Yes, after KEYGEM started shipping these out, we were informed by KBDFans that the replacement keys had not been completed. I have no idea why they decided to 1) ship out an incomplete set and 2) not inform the vendors that the set was incomplete. The keys you're referring to are part of the group that needs to be made/remade. KEYGEM and any other vendors who have already shipped out the sets will send out the replacement keys once they've been completed. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience. It really is a baffling situation to me.

No worries at all! I am happy with my set and how it turned out  :)

So for the base kit... 1u Fn and 1.25u Meta need to be made, and the duplicated keys are just a mistake made by kbdfans/epbt ?

I guess KEYGEM is already aware of this, but I will reach out to them just in case.

Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
Post by: ivanoban on Mon, 28 November 2022, 09:23:49
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Yes, after KEYGEM started shipping these out, we were informed by KBDFans that the replacement keys had not been completed. I have no idea why they decided to 1) ship out an incomplete set and 2) not inform the vendors that the set was incomplete. The keys you're referring to are part of the group that needs to be made/remade. KEYGEM and any other vendors who have already shipped out the sets will send out the replacement keys once they've been completed. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience. It really is a baffling situation to me.


That happens. But otherwise looks like the printing quality is good; I would like just to see a close shoots before I buy, especially the azerty kit. Thanks in advance

I don't have an azerty kit but the overall printing quality is good:
https://imgur.com/a/CShsAmh

Don't use my photo as reference for colors as I have very poor light conditions.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: MiguelFg on Mon, 28 November 2022, 10:42:51
(https://i.imgur.com/Y5fTSoK.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ol5SSRq.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2Ykz3Ts.jpg)

This is what I received. Didn't know about what they did about sending an uncompleted set, oh well... Atleast they're gonna send it eventually, I hope...

So far quality seems ok. I feel like I received different duplicated keys unlike @ivanoban? I don't see a duplicated F13 or the '- - -' one. But I have Pgdown 4 TIMES?, delete 2 times, ... And I have a 1u Fn.

Also the dark brown Fn which was supposed to be Meta.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: ivanoban on Mon, 28 November 2022, 11:32:31
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Y5fTSoK.jpg)

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Ol5SSRq.jpg)

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/2Ykz3Ts.jpg)


This is what I received. Didn't know about what they did about sending an uncompleted set, oh well... Atleast they're gonna send it eventually, I hope...

So far quality seems ok. I feel like I received different duplicated keys unlike @ivanoban? I don't see a duplicated F13 or the '- - -' one. But I have Pgdown 4 TIMES?, delete 2 times, ... And I have a 1u Fn.

Also the dark brown Fn which was supposed to be Meta.


Your x2 Delete keys are fine 'cause they're for different rows (r4 and r3), but you have one duplicated PgDn, the set just includes 3 for r3, r2 and r1.

Hmm, here is my base kit: https://imgur.com/a/N9uftU5 (https://imgur.com/a/N9uftU5) Then I guess they've also did a poor sorting process as my 1u Fn is missing. My numpad and spacebar kits seem fine.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: MiguelFg on Mon, 28 November 2022, 12:23:23
Your x2 Delete keys are fine 'cause they're for different rows (r4 and r3), but you have one duplicated PgDn, the set just includes 3 for r3, r2 and r1.

Hmm, here is my base kit: https://imgur.com/a/N9uftU5 (https://imgur.com/a/N9uftU5) Then I guess they've also did a poor sorting process as my 1u Fn is missing. My numpad and spacebar kits seem fine.

That sucks. But if he said that they are replacing the keys that you don't have, maybe my Fn was good but yours was bad and they are remaking it? Like some came out good but others don't so they are being made again or something. I don't know, seems like unprofessional to send different sets of the same product if that's the case.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
Post by: NightFox99 on Tue, 29 November 2022, 03:56:07
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Yes, after KEYGEM started shipping these out, we were informed by KBDFans that the replacement keys had not been completed. I have no idea why they decided to 1) ship out an incomplete set and 2) not inform the vendors that the set was incomplete. The keys you're referring to are part of the group that needs to be made/remade. KEYGEM and any other vendors who have already shipped out the sets will send out the replacement keys once they've been completed. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience. It really is a baffling situation to me.


That happens. But otherwise looks like the printing quality is good; I would like just to see a close shoots before I buy, especially the azerty kit. Thanks in advance

I don't have an azerty kit but the overall printing quality is good:
https://imgur.com/a/CShsAmh

Don't use my photo as reference for colors as I have very poor light conditions.

Thank you very much. The quality is good indeed. It's not as thin as GMK but one of the best "azerty-including" sets out there. More or less the same print quality as 21Kb, maybe slightly better.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: TrondKF on Tue, 29 November 2022, 04:02:39
Any news?
I see people start getting their kits? Is there any issues with the NorDe kits?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: HammerDie on Tue, 29 November 2022, 04:08:27
Yesterday I put the Sandi keyset on my Discipline. Here some photo:

I try to add more photos later:
https://imgur.com/a/wqifRbZ
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: NightFox99 on Tue, 29 November 2022, 07:18:46
Yesterday I put the Sandi keyset on my Discipline. Here some photo:

I try to add more photos later:
https://imgur.com/a/wqifRbZ

Thank you, very nice keeb and keycaps. I just wish the legends were slightly thinner...
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: TrondKF on Thu, 01 December 2022, 08:57:09
Okay, what keys did have to be remade? Just so I can understand why my kit is delayed... Was it any of the base kit or NorDe? If not, why haven't those been sent out?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: Endeavour1934 on Thu, 01 December 2022, 12:30:33
I received my set from keygem, and it's missing two keys, R1 1u Delete and R4 1u Fn, I hope they can sort it out... I really need those keys, and this is the only es-es set that I have  :(
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 01 December 2022, 15:39:38
I received my set from keygem, and it's missing two keys, R1 1u Delete and R4 1u Fn, I hope they can sort it out... I really need those keys, and this is the only es-es set that I have  :(

Sheesh.  Bad caps to be missing.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: Adelscott on Mon, 05 December 2022, 10:34:39
The kitting here and on the IC shows Meta 1.25 keys. The kitting @ kbdfans and Keygem shows Fn 1.25 keys.
When was it changed ?

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: macclack on Mon, 12 December 2022, 14:20:22
Received my kit in the mail. It looks like there may be an issue with the stepped caps lock key not being aligned. Did anyone encounter this issue?
Photo example:

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 12 December 2022, 14:28:52
Received my kit in the mail. It looks like there may be an issue with the stepped caps lock key not being aligned. Did anyone encounter this issue?
Photo example:

(Attachment Link)

Oh man.  That's a stinker.  Hope we can get that cap remade if that's the case with all of them.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: macclack on Mon, 12 December 2022, 14:40:54
The alignment issue affected my stepped caps and control keys so (unfortunately) it may be broader than a one off issue.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 12 December 2022, 15:46:26
The alignment issue affected my stepped caps and control keys so (unfortunately) it may be broader than a one off issue.

Well, I guess we know now that these are using new molds (or possibly new factory).  Do they feel the same in texture to other ePBT sets?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: Katydid on Tue, 13 December 2022, 03:44:59
Received my kit in the mail. It looks like there may be an issue with the stepped caps lock key not being aligned. Did anyone encounter this issue?
Photo example:

(Attachment Link)

same here...
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: Adelscott on Tue, 13 December 2022, 11:53:24
Mine is a little less twisted but still... and the gap with the right key is bigger than with GMK keycaps, makes it ugly.

GMK Beta for reference :

(https://i.imgur.com/cTGJ3XI.jpg)

Some Scandi keys on the same keyboard :

(https://i.imgur.com/6RQMaEu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SUK8ccw.jpg)


edit: Same problem on Winter Breath, no problem on Be The One
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: Endeavour1934 on Tue, 13 December 2022, 14:05:17
Ugh, same here, my stepped caps is misaligned. I hadn't test it before because I'm missing some keycaps...
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: ivanoban on Tue, 13 December 2022, 14:33:39
Received my kit in the mail. It looks like there may be an issue with the stepped caps lock key not being aligned. Did anyone encounter this issue?
Photo example:

(Attachment Link)

Apart from the alignment issue, is your stepped caps arrow pointing up ? it should be pointing down.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: inviz on Tue, 13 December 2022, 16:23:13
same here, stepped caps (up and down arrow, I have both...) are not aligned and are too far to the left as on the pictures shown earlier
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: tsukune1349 on Tue, 13 December 2022, 17:19:28
Anybody received their Nerd Cables cable?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: Fredington on Thu, 15 December 2022, 09:20:52
OK so the replacement keys have been completed and should be shipping out to vendors as we speak. Please see below for the exact keys that have been remade:

Base:
(https://i.imgur.com/P6dGtTX.png)

Nomad:
(https://i.imgur.com/IBiee3v.png)

Français:
(https://i.imgur.com/GeHbFY0.png)

Ibérica:
(https://i.imgur.com/J8unKn6.png)

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Additionally, regarding the Fn/Meta keys:


To summarize, they have provided this picture to show which keys are included in each Base kit:

(https://i.imgur.com/KFuaMgS.png)

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That's all, folks. Thank you all for your patience and understanding during this process.

ATTENTION: If you are missing keys outside of the ones mentioned above, please reach out to your vendor to get it sorted out.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: Flybeck on Sat, 17 December 2022, 00:15:29
How do these colors compare to crp?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: kidpid on Sun, 08 January 2023, 14:33:00
Mine came in! The contrast between the alphas and mods is perhaps more subtle than it looks like the renders, but overall the set still looks great.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/496370837109342208/1061726273044488353/PXL_20230108_191913047.jpg)

Due to the lighting the contrast looks even more washed out than it actually is. There's more contrast in different lighting conditions
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: macclack on Mon, 09 January 2023, 17:44:50
Do we need to reach out to our respective vendor to receive replacements or will they be sending them out automatically? In my case I ordered from KBD Fans
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: Fredington on Thu, 12 January 2023, 08:43:51
Do we need to reach out to our respective vendor to receive replacements or will they be sending them out automatically? In my case I ordered from KBD Fans

Vendors will send out the replacement keys automatically. Some will be packaged together with the initial shipment. Other might ship them separately. KBDFans should be packaging them together I believe.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: fairypenguin on Wed, 18 January 2023, 14:31:35
Super happy with the set, though the stepped capslock being unusable is kind of a bummer.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: jesse_le on Fri, 20 January 2023, 07:20:45
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Stem: MX - Cherry profile
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Hope you like them and Good Luck!!!
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: nanooq on Wed, 01 February 2023, 14:22:45
Anyone have any news on the Nerd Cables?

Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: macclack on Wed, 01 February 2023, 16:55:37
Anyone receive replacement keys? Still waiting to hear from KBDFans on mine.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: Adelscott on Thu, 02 February 2023, 17:00:58
Didn't receiving anything from Keygem yet. Waiting for an update on Discord
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: Fredington on Fri, 03 February 2023, 19:34:16
[Update]

So this past week, the vendors and I figured out that the replacement keys we've all been waiting for were, in fact, included with the initial shipments to vendors. Due to a lack of any communication regarding this fact, the we had been under the impression that they would be shipped at the later date. If they haven't already, all shipments that have been held thus far should be starting up in earnest. Apologies for the confusing last couple of months. Hopefully, the set will be in your hands soon.

Anyone receive replacement keys? Still waiting to hear from KBDFans on mine.

Please check your kits. KBDFans included the replacements in the initial shipments.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: Endeavour1934 on Sat, 04 February 2023, 18:03:06
I got replacements included with the original kit, but both Caps Lock keys are the same, they are so crooked they touch the case, so they are unusable.

I contacted Keygem about it but didn't get any clear reply about this getting fixed. I'm a bit worried.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: abucazu on Sun, 05 February 2023, 04:31:09
I got replacements included with the original kit, but both Caps Lock keys are the same, they are so crooked they touch the case, so they are unusable.

I contacted Keygem about it but didn't get any clear reply about this getting fixed. I'm a bit worried.

Same here
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 05 February 2023, 11:35:57
I got my set from ThocKeys last week. I love the look of them.  As several have stated, the stepped caps and control keys are made inaccurately.  The key is shifted left so that cases with tight tolerances around the bezels will have issues with rubbing. 

Here’s the two problematic caps
[attachimg=1][attachimg=2]

And you can see for comparison with ePBT ivory that is made correctly here:
[attachimg=3]
I put mine on an Alice style board to hide the effect 🤣.  You could also just use the non-stepped caps I suppose.

[attachimg=4]
I hope there will be a fix kit.  Love the colors and novelties of this one.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
Post by: macclack on Sun, 05 February 2023, 12:25:27
Please check your kits. KBDFans included the replacements in the initial shipments.

I checked my KBDFans shipment box again. I don't see the replacement keys so I don't think they were sent out with the initial shipment.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
Post by: MuffPi on Wed, 15 March 2023, 16:03:15
Received my kit in the mail. It looks like there may be an issue with the stepped caps lock key not being aligned. Did anyone encounter this issue?

I also encountered this issue. I contacted Keygem and was told that the designer is on talks with EPBT.

I hope we get an answer soon.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: macclack on Thu, 16 March 2023, 15:33:03
Yes, I sent an email to KBD Fans over a week ago but no response as of yet.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: Adelscott on Sat, 01 April 2023, 03:40:52
Received a stepped caps lock replacement key yesterday from Keygem. The key is OK now.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: pixelpusher on Sat, 01 April 2023, 09:12:55
Good deal.  I did hear from a birdie that the replacement caps have been produced and are starting to ship out.  Hopefully everyone gets their caps fixed.  Lovely set 💕
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: MuffPi on Thu, 13 April 2023, 03:36:51
I got the replacement cap from keygem but it is still crooked. I was told that they contacted kbd again and sent them feedback but they are not sure if they will redo them a third time.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 13 April 2023, 11:02:37
I got the replacement cap from keygem but it is still crooked. I was told that they contacted kbd again and sent them feedback but they are not sure if they will redo them a third time.

rip
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: macclack on Thu, 13 April 2023, 11:38:35
Very odd that they're having this problem. I've owned many ePBT sets and have never seen a crooked stem like this before. Shame
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: Endeavour1934 on Thu, 13 April 2023, 13:59:27
I got the replacement cap from keygem but it is still crooked. I was told that they contacted kbd again and sent them feedback but they are not sure if they will redo them a third time.
Same here. I sent an email to keygem but I didn't get any reply.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 13 April 2023, 16:01:32
Very odd that they're having this problem. I've owned many ePBT sets and have never seen a crooked stem like this before. Shame

I'm not saying it's ideal at all, but if we end up with a crooked cap and can't get it fixed, I wonder if we could find a way to scrape out the stem a bit in one direction and add some shim material (probably tape) to correct the twist.  I'm not overly concerned with a slight twist (although it's not good), but I at least hope the stem is in the right spot so that the keycap can be installed on boards with tight tolerances around the bezel.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: macclack on Mon, 29 May 2023, 23:26:46
Anyone receive any replacements?
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: growler on Tue, 30 May 2023, 03:19:02
Do we need to ask for a replacement, or will one come automatically ? (Prototypist customer)

Tappity tap tap tap

Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 30 May 2023, 11:16:18
Not sure.  Tim from Thockeys replied back at the end of March saying the replacement caps had been made and were being shipped to them.  I assume that when they get replacement keys they will reach out to customers.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: abucazu on Mon, 12 June 2023, 05:51:08
Loving Scandi. I wish I bought the novelty accents

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/759864212745879563/1116742597445169252/1.png?width=1034&height=609)
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: macclack on Wed, 19 July 2023, 21:54:21
Finally after months of waiting and customer service chats I received my stepped caps lock key from KBDFans. The stem offset was fixed however the stem is crooked so it's not aligned with the other keys  :mad:

Alas, I think I'm going to surrender and resolder the switch to acommodate the non-stepped caps key.
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 19 July 2023, 22:11:45
Finally after months of waiting and customer service chats I received my stepped caps lock key from KBDFans. The stem offset was fixed however the stem is crooked so it's not aligned with the other keys  :mad:

Alas, I think I'm going to surrender and resolder the switch to acommodate the non-stepped caps key.

Mine is a bit crooked as well  :(

I might experiment and see if I can somehow heat and rotate the stem
Title: Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
Post by: Endeavour1934 on Thu, 20 July 2023, 01:14:38
Finally after months of waiting and customer service chats I received my stepped caps lock key from KBDFans. The stem offset was fixed however the stem is crooked so it's not aligned with the other keys  :mad:

Alas, I think I'm going to surrender and resolder the switch to acommodate the non-stepped caps key.

Mine is a bit crooked as well  :(

I might experiment and see if I can somehow heat and rotate the stem

I managed to fix all the crooked keycaps by doing the following steps:

- First heat the keycap with a hair dryer for 20 seconds or so (medium power, 2-3 inches away). I usually place the keycap face down on the bathroom sink and apply heat from above.
- Quickly grab the key in your hand (don't worry, it should be warm but not hot enough to burn you) and insert a thick phillips screwdriver on the stem and twist the keycap (do not apply too much force, just a bit) on the desired direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) for 5 seconds or so (don't overdo it or it will bend more than necessary - it's a tricky process and it takes some practice)
- Quickly cool/harden the keycap by submerging it in cold water, so it retains the current shape.
- Blow any residual water from the keycap and test it on the keyboard. Repeat the whole process if necessary. Some keycaps might take 3-4 attempts. After a week or two, you might notice the keycap has slightly gone backwards to the original shape, but just a tiny, tiny bit. This is normal.

Of course, do this at your own risk. You might ruin or destroy the keycap if you apply too much heat or if you twist it too hard. If you are planning to try this, it's better to start with less heat and less twisting, and if you can't see a positive result, then gradually increase both parameters on the next tries. You can also try first with a spare PBT keycap. My Scandi set had like 5 extra keycaps because it came with the defective/incorrect keycaps + the fixed ones. You could use those defective caps to try this process first before doing it to any important keycap.