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[IC] GMK SKIDATA+ (GB IS LIVE)
« on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 02:18:24 »


THE SKIDATA+ GB THREAD IS NOW LIVE!
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76521.msg1913011#msg1913011


Designed to support various layouts, SKIDATA+ will support ANSI, ISO, 1800, HHKB, 75%, 60%, and additional layouts, while retaining the clean and simplistic DNA of the original keyset.
In addition, there will also be add-on keypacks offered, designed to compliment and inject some colour into the base keyset.

[1] SKIDATA+ BASE SET:


[ADD-ON: A] GREY SPACEBAR SET:



[2] SKIDATA+ COLOUR PACK:


[ADD-ON: B] ORANGE SPACEBAR SET:



[3] SKIDATA+ RELEGENDABLES SET (TBA on GB)
Yes, Cherry profile relegendables are happening. They were extremely difficult to make happen, and will be offered. :)


More will be revealed as official mockups are received from GMK. Mockups are live!

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SKIDATA+ will consist of V2 and N9


Special thanks to JaccoW for sharing his awesome photos!
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Below are some examples of SKIDATA+ keysets used in different configurations!
(Note: These are not additional keysets; just to demonstrate how it could be used).

SKIDATA+ on 60%:


SKIDATA+ with Reverse-Skidata:


SKIDATA+ with Reverse-Skidata (Base Spacebar):
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #1 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 02:28:52 »
I am interested! Haven't seen skidata done in a while. Excited to see a mockup!

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #2 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 02:33:21 »
Is it worth hoping for a DE pack?
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 02:39:59 »
Consider me interested

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #4 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 03:15:04 »
Interested.

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #5 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 03:21:45 »
I need a spare set! :P

Just use some of my photos for mockups. ;)
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #6 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 03:23:37 »
All aboard the hype wagon.

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #7 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 03:36:46 »
I am interested if a NO pack becomes available :)

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #8 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 03:48:08 »
HYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPE

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #9 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 03:49:09 »
Why do you guys start all the juicy GMK ICs at the same time?!?

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #10 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 04:09:21 »
This layout has more campatibility than the Originative. def in
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #12 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 04:34:58 »
Oh Hell yes.

Loving the ISO and 75% compatibility.
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 04:47:56 »
Out of the blue, you make me interested quite a lot.  ;)
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #14 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 04:50:00 »
So many GMK IC/GBs all of a sudden :p I'm definitely interested and excited to see the mockup.

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #15 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 05:35:04 »


OG SkiData


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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #16 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 05:48:23 »
We should add some relegendable keys, that would be very close to the spirit of the original keyboard.





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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #17 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 05:54:18 »
If I can get a set with UK legends, I would be pretty satisfied.
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #18 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 06:06:29 »
If I can get a set with UK legends, I would be pretty satisfied.
Expect to be paying $40-50 extra for an international add-on. Just saying.
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #19 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 06:07:14 »
Of course I am interested!

As with everything GMK I will buy one of everything  :thumb:

I really hope the addon packs include a black on orange modifier pack  ;D

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #20 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 06:17:26 »
charred orange has very washed out legends, this set must have the deep orange shade like the original skidata

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #21 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 06:19:12 »
charred orange has very washed out legends, this set must have the deep orange shade like the original skidata

Agreed, it should be like a slap-you-in-the-face orange
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #22 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 06:59:03 »
Interested..
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #23 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 07:12:33 »
Not one of the most voted options, but surely it will be a success.
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« Reply #24 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 07:28:02 »
And there was me saying I wasn't going to buy any more keysets :-X
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #25 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 08:02:35 »
Interested and waiting official mockups.

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #26 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 09:18:48 »
looks nice  :D interested

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« Reply #27 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 09:42:14 »
Interested, cant wait to see the child deals.  Also support the call for relegendable add on.

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #28 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 09:50:14 »
Looks good! Definitely interested in getting a set

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« Reply #29 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 10:12:44 »

It will be re-legendary  :cool:

Also support the call for relegendable add on.

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« Reply #30 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 11:02:51 »
In, I love the way these look mixed with Dolch :)

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« Reply #31 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 11:15:17 »
Definitely in :thumb:

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« Reply #32 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 11:18:23 »
Excited for this, really hope it has text only capslock like the pictures above. I don't really care about the other keys, but I hate the handbag capslock symbol.
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #33 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 11:41:00 »
As long as the TAB mod get's fixed I'll definitely be in.

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« Reply #34 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 12:44:44 »
It would be great to have:

1) Simple alphas as alternatives, without the corner additions like "@" (the right-bottom corner double shots)
2) Additional Bumped F/J's - similar to https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71507.0
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #35 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 13:12:17 »
Hmm, might be interested if there's 60% support.
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #36 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 13:13:30 »
charred orange has very washed out legends, this set must have the deep orange shade like the original skidata
As long as the TAB mod get's fixed I'll definitely be in.

I personally considered Charred Orange to be a flawed set.

What problems?

1: The orange plastic of the keycap appears to be thinner or slightly more translucent than OG Skidata. This gives it a "faded out" orange look that doesn't quite pop out as much. This was determined with some keyboard science, and a LED torch! :)
2: The mould used for the tab was a weird one.

Both of these concerns will be addressed to GMK, have no fear. I am on it!

Is it worth hoping for a DE pack?
I am interested if a NO pack becomes available :)
If I can get a set with UK legends, I would be pretty satisfied.

There will definitely be ISO keys that will fit on your ISO keyboards.
We can definitely consider doing a separate language pack, but please keep in mind that GMK MOQ is quite high, and if we can manage to get enough interest, we can do an add-on DE pack or something.

I need a spare set! :P

Just use some of my photos for mockups. ;)

Jacco, I am glad to have your support! It's no secret that SKIDATA+ has been in the works for over 10 months now, and I am glad that we are finally able to realize this dream. Thank you for letting me use your photos :)
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #37 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 14:25:41 »
Not sure what does this mean... You mean 60% non standard bottom row?


Hmm, might be interested if there's 60% support.

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #38 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 14:45:13 »
Definitely interested in this set. Hope to see more soon!

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« Reply #39 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 15:11:07 »
Just throwing it out there, this would look very cool with some mods in blue( V4) and orange(V2) legends :D or maybe think of a mod pack to go with this set :)
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« Reply #40 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 16:51:27 »
very nice set. definitely interested. I like the orange :-)

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« Reply #41 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 16:55:07 »
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« Reply #42 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 18:49:32 »
Interested

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« Reply #43 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 21:16:21 »
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« Reply #44 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 22:36:35 »
Great.When will this happen?   :eek: :eek: :eek:

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #45 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 23:01:37 »

Not sure what does this mean... You mean 60% non standard bottom row?


Hmm, might be interested if there's 60% support.

Hello sir what I meant is most of the 60s that I know about use 1.25x bottom rows with one of them usually a Fn (in place of the menu key typically). So adding a 1.25 blank or Fn or some logo or something would support all of those boards.
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #46 on: Sat, 01 August 2015, 23:04:13 »

Not sure what does this mean... You mean 60% non standard bottom row?


Hmm, might be interested if there's 60% support.

Hello sir what I meant is most of the 60s that I know about use 1.25x bottom rows with one of them usually a Fn (in place of the menu key typically). So adding a 1.25 blank or Fn or some logo or something would support all of those boards.

This will be covered, as Fn is already included in the HHKB support keys.

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« Reply #47 on: Sun, 02 August 2015, 05:36:03 »

Not sure what does this mean... You mean 60% non standard bottom row?


Hmm, might be interested if there's 60% support.

Hello sir what I meant is most of the 60s that I know about use 1.25x bottom rows with one of them usually a Fn (in place of the menu key typically). So adding a 1.25 blank or Fn or some logo or something would support all of those boards.

This will be covered, as Fn is already included in the HHKB support keys.
What about adding in size 1 the following 6 caps for the 75% keyboards: PG Up (R2), PG Down (R3), End (R4), FN (R4), CTRL (R4), ALT (R4) ? These are only 6 keycaps but I think many of us have this size of board... :-)

Or alternative have an extra extension set for 75% keyboards? In this set it would include the above + the Arrows (R4) and the Win/CTRL/ALT on the left?

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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #48 on: Sun, 02 August 2015, 06:52:49 »
What about adding in size 1 the following 6 caps for the 75% keyboards: PG Up (R2), PG Down (R3), End (R4), FN (R4), CTRL (R4), ALT (R4) ? These are only 6 keycaps but I think many of us have this size of board... :-)

Or alternative have an extra extension set for 75% keyboards? In this set it would include the above + the Arrows (R4) and the Win/CTRL/ALT on the left?

The 75% keys will be included in the base set, as stated in the original post. SKIDATA+ will be following the conventional Cherry 75% layout, so that is (from top to bottom) Home, PgUp, PgDn, End.

I am not sure what you mean by arrows + Win/CTRL/ALT on the left, as these keys will for sure be included in the base set, in both Winkeyless and Winkey sizes.

The base set will include keys for 1800, HHKB, 75%, and some extras, all in Skidata colours. There won't be many keys, if any, that you will lack from the baseset.

Do not worry, as a keyboard enthusiast like yourself, my intentions have always been to offer a complete Skidata keyset for the community, with enough keys to fit every conventional Cherry-style keyboards out there. (Unfortunately, there are weird keyboards that use strange layouts like the Filco Minila; there is simply no way to support those unconventionally sized keys).

It will be a lot more clear once the mockups are posted; please look forward to that :)
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Re: [IC] GMK SKIDATA+
« Reply #49 on: Sun, 02 August 2015, 08:45:57 »
What about adding in size 1 the following 6 caps for the 75% keyboards: PG Up (R2), PG Down (R3), End (R4), FN (R4), CTRL (R4), ALT (R4) ? These are only 6 keycaps but I think many of us have this size of board... :-)

Or alternative have an extra extension set for 75% keyboards? In this set it would include the above + the Arrows (R4) and the Win/CTRL/ALT on the left?

The 75% keys will be included in the base set, as stated in the original post. SKIDATA+ will be following the conventional Cherry 75% layout, so that is (from top to bottom) Home, PgUp, PgDn, End.

I am not sure what you mean by arrows + Win/CTRL/ALT on the left, as these keys will for sure be included in the base set, in both Winkeyless and Winkey sizes.

The base set will include keys for 1800, HHKB, 75%, and some extras, all in Skidata colours. There won't be many keys, if any, that you will lack from the baseset.

Do not worry, as a keyboard enthusiast like yourself, my intentions have always been to offer a complete Skidata keyset for the community, with enough keys to fit every conventional Cherry-style keyboards out there. (Unfortunately, there are weird keyboards that use strange layouts like the Filco Minila; there is simply no way to support those unconventionally sized keys).

It will be a lot more clear once the mockups are posted; please look forward to that :)
Oupsie I missed the 75% part ... my bad.
I meant with "by arrows + Win/CTRL/ALT on the left" to have an extra set for only those who do not want to purchase a base set but would like to beef up their existing GMK's. That was just an idea.
I think you/we have a great starting point here and look forward to see this come to its fruition. :-)