Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 03 September 2015, 11:23:15
What would a Modern Selectric typewriter look like in the timeless Navy/Cream/Yellow palette?
(http://i.imgur.com/ggKvwq5.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/ggKvwq5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JW8i3tsl.png) (http://i.imgur.com/JW8i3ts.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/JW8i3tsl.png) (http://i.imgur.com/JW8i3ts.png)
(Direct link: http://i.imgur.com/ggKvwq5.jpg)
This set mimics a Selectric typewriter that never was, but could have been. One that would look right at home in your tiny coastal town, sitting on a big oak desk. The navy blue legends sit upon slightly creamy keys, providing a bright contrast that seems to defy the natural darkness of Navy Blue. The golden yellow of YCF on the mods brings out the handsomeness of BBI in a way that no other shade could.
Examples of placement and various child deals can be found in the full imgur album starting here (http://imgur.com/a/DPu2P#13).
TODO:
Create SVG for ship steering wheel. The current unicode symbol looks like a snowflake.Create SVG of an anchor so the planck raise/lower can be an anchor and an upside down anchor.Validate the ISO set. This is cobbled together from my previous set and combined without altgr legends ala Carbon.
Post by: Data on Thu, 03 September 2015, 11:39:37
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 03 September 2015, 12:38:25
Post by: trenzafeeds on Thu, 03 September 2015, 18:38:36
Post by: jaffers on Thu, 03 September 2015, 21:05:17
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 03 September 2015, 21:08:06
Really not at all my style, but it's an interesting idea you have. I could see it appealing to some people.
Selectric is always welcomed because you've supplied icons for legends which always attract the younger crowd.
Definitely worth having if and when this gets launched, there is an advantage of having these type of key-sets because it makes every keyboard look old and stylish.
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 03 September 2015, 23:20:05
I like the colour scheme but there is something about the design that just puts me off.
Thanks for the feedback. Are you able to narrow down what you don't like about it? Just an overall feeling, or is there something specific that bugs you?
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 03 September 2015, 23:22:17
Really not at all my style, but it's an interesting idea you have. I could see it appealing to some people.
Selectric is always welcomed because you've supplied icons for legends which always attract the younger crowd.
Definitely worth having if and when this gets launched, there is an advantage of having these type of key-sets because it makes every keyboard look old and stylish.
Thanks for your kind words. I like to think that the icons are one of the signatures of my selectric designs. And I hope you don't mean old as in over the hill, I prefer to think of it as timeless. :D
Post by: Elrick on Thu, 03 September 2015, 23:30:48
And I hope you don't mean old as in over the hill, I prefer to think of it as timeless. :D
Ahhhh you youngsters, always thinking if the term "OLD" is used anywhere that it MUST mean decrepitude and uselessness >:( .
OLD is cool, particularly in the area of "KEYBOARDS" go and see what I mean at DT forum, there are people who worship older keyboards and everything connected to them.
Post by: romevi on Thu, 03 September 2015, 23:34:27
Ahhhh you youngsters, always thinking if the term "OLD" is used anywhere that it MUST mean decrepitude and uselessness >:( .
I don't think that at all, Elrick. My Smith-Corona is an excellent paper weight. The heaviest I have, in fact.
And older relatives are great for having wait in lines for you, provided they're in a wheelchair.
Post by: simonyunhe on Fri, 04 September 2015, 00:03:45
Post by: skullydazed on Fri, 04 September 2015, 01:22:25
Ahhhh you youngsters, always thinking if the term "OLD" is used anywhere that it MUST mean decrepitude and uselessness >:( .
OLD is cool, particularly in the area of "KEYBOARDS" go and see what I mean at DT forum, there are people who worship older keyboards and everything connected to them.
If I'm young I don't want to think about how I'll feel when I'm old. ;)
Don't go judging this book by its snarky color. I'm basing my sets on a 60 year old typewriter after all. :p
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 04 September 2015, 02:05:14
Don't go judging this book by its snarky color. I'm basing my sets on a 60 year old typewriter after all. :p
Love the colour sunshine, all we want to know is when is this going to happen...... 8) ?
Post by: skullydazed on Fri, 04 September 2015, 08:20:27
Love the colour sunshine, all we want to know is when is this going to happen...... 8) ?
Soon hopefully. I figure wallets need time to recover after Carbon and VoltaSalt's Mint Chocolate is probably the next big SA set to run, so this set's time should come soon after.
Post by: keyboardia1 on Fri, 04 September 2015, 09:52:26
I'd be very much interested in the base set, the iso and the international add-ons and the mac kit.
Post by: Elrick on Fri, 04 September 2015, 19:25:06
Soon hopefully. I figure wallets need time to recover after Carbon and VoltaSalt's Mint Chocolate is probably the next big SA set to run, so this set's time should come soon after.
So this will go on at MassDrop or PMK (please excuse my ignorance here because I haven't been on their PMK site for ages and simply can't be bothered much anymore) ?
Post by: skullydazed on Fri, 04 September 2015, 19:42:51
So this will go on at MassDrop or PMK (please excuse my ignorance here because I haven't been on their PMK site for ages and simply can't be bothered much anymore) ?
I haven't decided yet. PMK hasn't launched their new site yet, but they plan to launch it "any day now" from what I've heard. I don't know how I feel about their new structure and am reserving judgement until I see it.
I could run it sooner if I did it as a more traditional group buy, and I may do that if the demand is there. I do know that even if I ordered a bunch of sets today the soonest they could be delivered would be november or december, because that's when carbon will be shipping.
Post by: jerue on Sun, 06 September 2015, 13:03:53
I'd probably have to sell my Modern Selectric Set to get this...we will have to see how things go but interested in seeing this happen! Even if I don't get the full set I need to at least get the forum keys.
Post by: terminallytrill on Sun, 06 September 2015, 20:46:18
Post by: skullydazed on Sun, 06 September 2015, 23:46:00
@#*! It's like Modern Selectric and Penumbra Solarized had a baby...a bratty, silver-spooned baby.
I'd probably have to sell my Modern Selectric Set to get this...we will have to see how things go but interested in seeing this happen! Even if I don't get the full set I need to at least get the forum keys.
This set looks great. Probably my favourite SA set so far, the cape cod add on are fire emoji.
Thanks guys, glad to see others are as excited by this set as I am.
Post by: Elrick on Mon, 07 September 2015, 00:45:42
Thanks guys, glad to see others are as excited by this set as I am.
Too fvckin right, this is one fine key-set so don't let any tyre-kickers try to bring you down because there are lots of them residing here on Geekhack.
Nice layouts with icon legends is always desired here, we get so few of them these days...... especially decent Selectric Icons :thumb: .
Post by: Oobly on Mon, 07 September 2015, 03:45:50
Just wanted to make sure you're aware that SP doesn't have Row 4 Shift moulds for the 2.25x and 2.75x keys. We've been requesting them for ages, but all the fully sculptured sets that have run so far have been run without them. Matt3o has mentioned that there may finally be something happening about this, but AFAIK they still don't exist.
A suggestion has been made that all SA keyset designers boycott SP until they make the moulds, but this requires a coordinated effort among all the designers, which is no easy task. Considering Carbon sold over 600 base sets, it's a big chunk of business they'd be losing out on if nobody ran sets until they'd done their part. And they'd get more sales afterwards as I know there are some who haven't ordered the fully sculptured sets due to this issue.
Post by: skullydazed on Tue, 08 September 2015, 21:50:20
Just wanted to make sure you're aware that SP doesn't have Row 4 Shift moulds for the 2.25x and 2.75x keys. We've been requesting them for ages, but all the fully sculptured sets that have run so far have been run without them. Matt3o has mentioned that there may finally be something happening about this, but AFAIK they still don't exist.
Thanks for your work on this front. I am aware (Modern Selectric was affected by that limitation) but a lot of people aren't. I'd like to see the row 4 mods, but I don't know if it will affect this buy or not.
Post by: spectre on Wed, 09 September 2015, 07:36:09
Post by: beltet on Thu, 10 September 2015, 02:23:26
Post by: xorian on Thu, 10 September 2015, 09:22:12
Post by: harlw on Thu, 10 September 2015, 10:19:05
- Create SVG for ship steering wheel. The current unicode symbol looks like a snowflake.
- Create SVG of an anchor so the planck raise/lower can be an anchor and an upside down anchor.
- Validate the ISO set. This is cobbled together from my previous set and combined without altgr legends ala Carbon.
I'd like to help with the legend vectors if you're interested. I have ideas for additional legends too.
I have a few from a different project I did a long time ago that can be simplified to work as legends http://cl.ly/d3dd
Just let me know and I'll get started on them, won't take long.
Post by: linkshine on Thu, 10 September 2015, 12:31:43
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 10 September 2015, 22:52:24
- Create SVG for ship steering wheel. The current unicode symbol looks like a snowflake.
- Create SVG of an anchor so the planck raise/lower can be an anchor and an upside down anchor.
- Validate the ISO set. This is cobbled together from my previous set and combined without altgr legends ala Carbon.
I'd like to help with the legend vectors if you're interested. I have ideas for additional legends too.
I have a few from a different project I did a long time ago that can be simplified to work as legends http://cl.ly/d3dd
Just let me know and I'll get started on them, won't take long.
Those would look amazing. I'd love to include your work in this set.
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 10 September 2015, 22:52:47
Just to let you know, I would kill a man to make this come true.
Thanks for your support. Hopefully we don't have to go that far.
Post by: linkshine on Fri, 18 September 2015, 11:02:28
Just to let you know, I would kill a man to make this come true.
Thanks for your support. Hopefully we don't have to go that far.
Fair enough.. but you just say the words. I need these in my life.
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Fri, 18 September 2015, 12:16:06
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
Post by: saturnotaku on Fri, 18 September 2015, 14:04:24
Post by: Oobly on Fri, 18 September 2015, 14:28:39
Damn, I wish I had a "Summer Keyboard" to put this on.
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
Two words:
Wood hydrodip.
Or preferably an actual wooden case with a nice thick layer of varnish. Ah, nautical.
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Fri, 18 September 2015, 14:31:04
That would be perfect.Damn, I wish I had a "Summer Keyboard" to put this on.
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
Two words:
Wood hydrodip.
Or preferably an actual wooden case with a nice thick layer of varnish. Ah, nautical.
Post by: tofgerl on Fri, 18 September 2015, 15:03:00
Post by: skullydazed on Fri, 18 September 2015, 16:48:18
A balsawood case with varnish and possibly even some old spice sprinkled on :)
That would be perfect.Damn, I wish I had a "Summer Keyboard" to put this on.
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
Two words:
Wood hydrodip.
Or preferably an actual wooden case with a nice thick layer of varnish. Ah, nautical.
I feel like you all get my vision for this set. :thumb:
Besides those options I think this could pair well with one of the champagne or red aluminum cases they do on massdrop, or a pure white case like the EC108-Pro.
Post by: harlw on Sat, 19 September 2015, 10:24:23
A balsawood case with varnish and possibly even some old spice sprinkled on :)That would be perfect.Damn, I wish I had a "Summer Keyboard" to put this on.
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
Two words:
Wood hydrodip.
Or preferably an actual wooden case with a nice thick layer of varnish. Ah, nautical.
I feel like you all get my vision for this set. :thumb:
Besides those options I think this could pair well with one of the champagne or red aluminum cases they do on massdrop, or a pure white case like the EC108-Pro.
Light blue anodized plate would look pretty nice too methings (you know...the ocean <.< >.> O.O ).
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Sat, 19 September 2015, 11:22:33
Red anodized would look fantastic as well. Or if you could find weathered brass.... MmmmA balsawood case with varnish and possibly even some old spice sprinkled on :)That would be perfect.Damn, I wish I had a "Summer Keyboard" to put this on.
The only thing I see standing in the way of this is the colorway being hard to match to a keyboard/other keys. The navy doesn't play well with black, and the cream would look weird with white or grey.
Two words:
Wood hydrodip.
Or preferably an actual wooden case with a nice thick layer of varnish. Ah, nautical.
I feel like you all get my vision for this set. :thumb:
Besides those options I think this could pair well with one of the champagne or red aluminum cases they do on massdrop, or a pure white case like the EC108-Pro.
Light blue anodized plate would look pretty nice too methings (you know...the ocean <.< >.> O.O ).
Post by: terrpn on Sat, 19 September 2015, 12:04:11
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 23 September 2015, 07:52:24
Post by: ideus on Wed, 23 September 2015, 08:06:55
There is no R3 \| key. Just a heads up.
Post by: linkshine on Wed, 23 September 2015, 09:13:40
Post by: ideus on Wed, 23 September 2015, 09:16:15
I'm trying to insert my debit card into the DVD bayof my laptop... How long until I can buy this?
:)) Patience is a virtue.
Post by: harlw on Wed, 23 September 2015, 09:19:13
I think I've convinced myself I need this set. Along with a brass key plate.
mmmmmm, brasss
Post by: dgneo on Wed, 23 September 2015, 09:47:19
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 23 September 2015, 10:00:14
I think I've convinced myself I need this set. Along with a brass key plate.
mmmmmm, brasss
I know right? Brass key plate, stained wood case, rope cable sheath, its making me drool just thinking about it.
Post by: skullydazed on Wed, 23 September 2015, 15:32:09
I've been talking to Melissa at SP, and have some preliminary pricing in hand. It also looks like we have quite the wait on our hands, SA production is currently booked up out to February. By the time the group buy has been run and orders collected we may be out to March or April for delivery to me. I'd like to get this into people's hands as soon as possible, so I may start the group buy portion soon. I also don't want to have to be responsible for holding people's money for that long, so I'm considering fronting the money for the group buy myself and only invoicing people after I have keys in hand. How would you feel about a group buy run that way?
Post by: terminallytrill on Wed, 23 September 2015, 16:13:17
Post by: ideus on Wed, 23 September 2015, 16:42:35
Thanks for being so enthusiastic! I'm looking forward to bringing this set to everyone.
I've been talking to Melissa at SP, and have some preliminary pricing in hand. It also looks like we have quite the wait on our hands, SA production is currently booked up out to February. By the time the group buy has been run and orders collected we may be out to March or April for delivery to me. I'd like to get this into people's hands as soon as possible, so I may start the group buy portion soon. I also don't want to have to be responsible for holding people's money for that long, so I'm considering fronting the money for the group buy myself and only invoicing people after I have keys in hand. How would you feel about a group buy run that way?
You will run with the entire risk of dropped orders, that you already paid for.
Post by: skullydazed on Wed, 23 September 2015, 17:27:23
You will run with the entire risk of dropped orders, that you already paid for.
I have considered this, and I would need to find some way to mitigate that risk. I do plan to buy a few extra to cover things like lost shipments and then I'll sell the extras after everyone has their set, so any not-paid for orders would be added to those extras. I could even maintain a waiting list for anyone who missed the ordering window. And after a set is made there are always people who didn't realize how much they'd like the actual set. ;D
I will also want some way to vet orders. I may require people to give me their gh/reddit/deskthority username and set some criteria to weed out people who have scammed in the past.
Post by: ideus on Wed, 23 September 2015, 18:38:56
You will run with the entire risk of dropped orders, that you already paid for.
I have considered this, and I would need to find some way to mitigate that risk. I do plan to buy a few extra to cover things like lost shipments and then I'll sell the extras after everyone has their set, so any not-paid for orders would be added to those extras. I could even maintain a waiting list for anyone who missed the ordering window. And after a set is made there are always people who didn't realize how much they'd like the actual set. ;D
I will also want some way to vet orders. I may require people to give me their gh/reddit/deskthority username and set some criteria to weed out people who have scammed in the past.
Keep things safe, you do enough by designing and promoting the set, to be dealing with money issues afterwords.
Post by: skullydazed on Wed, 23 September 2015, 19:01:40
Keep things safe, you do enough by designing and promoting the set, to be dealing with money issues afterwords.
That is true, but there is also the paypal situation to consider. Having funds locked up by paypal would not be a good issue to be dealing with either.
Post by: keyboardia1 on Fri, 25 September 2015, 04:29:05
You will run with the entire risk of dropped orders, that you already paid for.
I have considered this, and I would need to find some way to mitigate that risk. I do plan to buy a few extra to cover things like lost shipments and then I'll sell the extras after everyone has their set, so any not-paid for orders would be added to those extras. I could even maintain a waiting list for anyone who missed the ordering window. And after a set is made there are always people who didn't realize how much they'd like the actual set. ;D
I will also want some way to vet orders. I may require people to give me their gh/reddit/deskthority username and set some criteria to weed out people who have scammed in the past.
Keep things safe, you do enough by designing and promoting the set, to be dealing with money issues afterwords.
Agree. This sounds risky and you don't have to do that. I mean i'm in either way but you don't have to take the risk here.
Post by: skullydazed on Sat, 26 September 2015, 09:45:51
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Sat, 26 September 2015, 13:12:49
Post by: FuriousGeorge on Mon, 28 September 2015, 11:30:56
I have some weird layout boards so I wouldn't mind seeing 2u and 1u shift keys and 3u and 4.5u space bars. A few extra 1u row 4 keys would be nice. Not a big deal if there isn't enough interest.
Post by: YabosMcGee on Mon, 28 September 2015, 12:20:18
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Wed, 28 October 2015, 10:47:33
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 28 October 2015, 11:38:44
I like this set. Would go great with a wooden keyboard case, similar to the feel of the renders.
If this ever comes to be, I'm planning on a brass plate, wood case, nautical themed board. Might be awhile though at this rate...
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Wed, 28 October 2015, 12:50:07
I like this set. Would go great with a wooden keyboard case, similar to the feel of the renders.
If this ever comes to be, I'm planning on a brass plate, wood case, nautical themed board. Might be awhile though at this rate...
I'd love to see how that would turn out.
Post by: harlw on Wed, 28 October 2015, 13:01:10
I like this set. Would go great with a wooden keyboard case, similar to the feel of the renders.
If this ever comes to be, I'm planning on a brass plate, wood case, nautical themed board. Might be awhile though at this rate...
How do you plan to make the brass plate?
Post by: MaNiFeX on Wed, 28 October 2015, 13:24:13
Post by: lashiel on Wed, 28 October 2015, 13:50:55
Post by: mobbo on Wed, 28 October 2015, 14:07:58
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 28 October 2015, 14:11:31
I like this set. Would go great with a wooden keyboard case, similar to the feel of the renders.
If this ever comes to be, I'm planning on a brass plate, wood case, nautical themed board. Might be awhile though at this rate...
How do you plan to make the brass plate?
I can't remember the exact process but you can get them made by big blue saw, and I'd assume some other companies. I remember PMing someone else with brass plates and thats what they told me.
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I'm definitely interested in seeing this happen. Modern Selectric wasn't quite my cup of tea, but something about this one appeals more to me. I actually really like the contrast of the red and yellow keys on the ergodox and planck mockups--any chance of an addon kit that lets us do those colors on a standard board? (i.e. red space bar, yellow alts, or even just yellow blanks.)
agreed, I'd love a red enter/spacebar kit, red arrow keys, etc.
Post by: linkshine on Wed, 28 October 2015, 14:18:08
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Wed, 28 October 2015, 14:41:53
OP- lets make this set happen! What are the chances?
+1
Post by: FuriousGeorge on Wed, 28 October 2015, 15:50:59
http://www.shapeways.com/product/7QBW6W6JZ/diver-helmet-for-cherry-mx-keycap?li=shop-results&optionId=58090318
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 28 October 2015, 17:50:18
I just saw this one today. Would go great with this set. Just needs a ship wheel key too.
I was thinking an anchor key would look great. This is pretty awesome though
http://www.shapeways.com/product/7QBW6W6JZ/diver-helmet-for-cherry-mx-keycap?li=shop-results&optionId=58090318
Post by: skullydazed on Sat, 31 October 2015, 13:22:49
(http://i.imgur.com/oQhxEHK.png)
We're wrapping up the last of the mockup, with a new "Amity Island" kit. Once that's completed I'll post updated mockups and start working on the group buy.
Post by: crovax3000 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 16:46:27
Thanks for your interest everyone! This is just a quick update as I'm on vacation with my family right now. I've been working with harlw on mockups, and they're looking fantastic. Here's a small preview of his awesome work:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oQhxEHK.png)
We're wrapping up the last of the mockup, with a new "Amity Island" kit. Once that's completed I'll post updated mockups and start working on the group buy.
That's looking good, might have to get a Planck soon..
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Sun, 01 November 2015, 17:07:44
Thanks for your interest everyone! This is just a quick update as I'm on vacation with my family right now. I've been working with harlw on mockups, and they're looking fantastic. Here's a small preview of his awesome work:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/oQhxEHK.png)
We're wrapping up the last of the mockup, with a new "Amity Island" kit. Once that's completed I'll post updated mockups and start working on the group buy.
That looks great. Maybe the cape cod add on could have more red/yellow keys? love the contrast on that. And I have to add that I'm incredibly excited for this. Will have to start sourcing out all the pieces for my custom board to go along with this.
Post by: terminallytrill on Tue, 03 November 2015, 06:01:08
Post by: justinyhuang on Sun, 08 November 2015, 23:19:15
could you please also consider adding support for JD45? what is needed is a few more 1.75u keys
Post by: harlw on Mon, 09 November 2015, 12:11:46
boy!! this is beautiful!! :thumb:
could you please also consider adding support for JD45? what is needed is a few more 1.75u keys
Dangerzone failed to tip the JD45 kit and it was a pretty successful set, there just aren't enough of you :(
Post by: linkshine on Mon, 09 November 2015, 12:20:47
I CAN FEEL IT COMING IN THE AIR TONI-IGHT. OH LO-ORD
Post by: justinyhuang on Mon, 09 November 2015, 13:03:39
Dangerzone failed to tip the JD45 kit and it was a pretty successful set, there just aren't enough of you :(
oh yeah, i understand...so sad to be the minority group :(
but would you consider dividing the Colemak and the Dvorak set? for one who uses one of the layout the keys for the other layout are just useless...
Post by: skullydazed on Mon, 09 November 2015, 13:32:08
oh yeah, i understand...so sad to be the minority group :(
but would you consider dividing the Colemak and the Dvorak set? for one who uses one of the layout the keys for the other layout are just useless...
There's quite a bit of overlap between Dvorak and Colemak, so by joining together as a group you get lower prices overall by hitting higher quantities. I know it kinda sucks to end up with keys you won't use, but you do get a lower price as a result.
Post by: justinyhuang on Mon, 09 November 2015, 14:14:41
There's quite a bit of overlap between Dvorak and Colemak, so by joining together as a group you get lower prices overall by hitting higher quantities. I know it kinda sucks to end up with keys you won't use, but you do get a lower price as a result.
oh, ok.
that makes sense.
thank you for making this amazing set.
guess the next thing would be wait patiently ;D
Post by: nocturalowl on Fri, 13 November 2015, 10:46:48
Still waiting for my modern selectric keyset to arrive.
Post by: cryptokey on Fri, 13 November 2015, 11:44:21
Post by: trenzafeeds on Fri, 13 November 2015, 11:44:46
Great keyset! :thumb: I also think it would look nice if there was an anchor key option too!
Check out the to do list in the OP.
Post by: cryptokey on Fri, 13 November 2015, 11:47:56
Ah, thanks for pointing that out - my bad. I'll be keeping an eye on this set. I'm interested to see how the final products looks!Great keyset! :thumb: I also think it would look nice if there was an anchor key option too!
Check out the to do list in the OP.
Post by: Elrick on Sat, 14 November 2015, 21:36:11
IVE BEEN FOR THIS MOMENT. ALL MY LI-IFE. OH LO-ORD.
I CAN FEEL IT COMING IN THE AIR TONI-IGHT. OH LO-ORD
You don't want to be saying that in any detention center with other blokes near you.
Unless you want that type of attention to begin with ;) .
Nantucket is the one to choose if you are surrounded with a lot a maleness 8) .
Post by: lashiel on Sun, 15 November 2015, 02:26:34
Post by: SJHL on Sun, 15 November 2015, 04:48:36
Post by: skullydazed on Sun, 15 November 2015, 12:21:38
How's Amity Island coming? :thumb:
It's done and looks awesome. I can't wait to reveal it to everyone. :cool:
Just a couple minor tweaks left. Watch this space!
Post by: skullydazed on Mon, 16 November 2015, 15:36:38
(http://i.imgur.com/RWAYSAP.jpg)
This should give everyone a good idea of what the set will actually look like once it's manufactured. The ergodox set is not shown in the markup, but it will still be available!
Besides some tweaks to the sets, and the addition of the homing key set (which includes both bumps and dished,) we have the new Amity Island set. Featuring some of the terrors of the sea, including a Hurricane Flag pair, Amity Island has everything you need to turn a nice day on the sea into your worst nightmare.
Post by: harlw on Mon, 16 November 2015, 15:42:16
Big update! Thanks to some fantastic work by harlw we have a new mockup:
This should give everyone a good idea of what the set will actually look like once it's manufactured. The ergodox set is not shown in the markup, but it will still be available!
Besides some tweaks to the sets, and the addition of the homing key set (which includes both bumps and dished,) we have the new Amity Island set. Featuring some of the terrors of the sea, including a Hurricane Flag pair, Amity Island has everything you need to turn a nice day on the sea into your worst nightmare.
(http://c4b803b63wnp4kay1hyjpw15wl.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/awesome.gif)
Can you link to an external preview that's larger also? Hard to see legends on the embedded version.
Thanks!
Post by: skullydazed on Mon, 16 November 2015, 16:01:21
Show Image(http://c4b803b63wnp4kay1hyjpw15wl.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/awesome.gif)
Can you link to an external preview that's larger also? Hard to see legends on the embedded version.
Thanks!
Sure! Here's the raw URL: http://i.imgur.com/RWAYSAP.jpg
And because you pointed out that it's hard to see elsewhere, here's a close up of Amity Island: http://i.imgur.com/HblNiql.jpg
Post by: xorian on Mon, 16 November 2015, 16:07:51
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Mon, 16 November 2015, 16:13:21
Seriously these look amazing. Any idea of when we'll see this as a GB?
Post by: lashiel on Mon, 16 November 2015, 16:45:00
May have to build a Planck just for that sexiness...
Post by: terrpn on Mon, 16 November 2015, 17:17:36
Post by: theanyday on Mon, 16 November 2015, 18:56:40
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Mon, 16 November 2015, 19:03:05
Post by: skullydazed on Mon, 16 November 2015, 19:23:45
I would like to suggest changing "Planck Set" to "Walk the Planck". ;)
We'll think about that one. I was hoping to contain the scary stuff on Amity Island. ;)
Very nice! Any chance at that pretty yellow space bar in standard size?
May have to build a Planck just for that sexiness...
I'll have blanks in every color/row/size available, possibly with an MOQ. Don't worry, yellow spacebars will be included in that. :)
If possible I might pick up the Amity Island add-on by itself.
Sure! I'm not sure which other sets it'd work with, but I won't force anyone to buy a base set.
One question- Is the up arrow key supposed to be row 3 instead of row four?
Right now it's row 4. I think if I were going to change it I'd make it row 2, but for now it's row 4.
Goddamn, now i have to buy the cape cod and amity island packs...
Seriously these look amazing. Any idea of when we'll see this as a GB?
Soon. I've been talking to SP about this set already, but I need to ask for finalized pricing which I should have time to do later tonight or in the morning. There are quite a few custom legends here so I'm trying to figure out the best way to bring them to the community without inflating the set cost.
Post by: mrgoldenzombie on Mon, 16 November 2015, 19:47:31
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With Modern Selectric scheduled to ship this week I've been thinking a lot about what my next set will be. Once again looking to my Selectric for inspiration, I focused on the keys themselves. Mine is a Selectric I (http://i.imgur.com/tatw843.jpg) with a beige case and dark navy blue keys. The combination is very pleasing, but doesn't quite pop the way I wanted it to. I spent some time thinking about this, and looking at design blogs for inspiration. After a while, this question arose:
What would a Modern Selectric typewriter look like in the timeless Navy/Cream/Yellow palette?(http://i.imgur.com/ggKvwq5.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/ggKvwq5.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/JW8i3tsl.png) (http://i.imgur.com/JW8i3ts.png)
(Direct link: http://i.imgur.com/ggKvwq5.jpg)
This set mimics a Selectric typewriter that never was, but could have been. One that would look right at home in your tiny coastal town, sitting on a big oak desk. The navy blue legends sit upon slightly creamy keys, providing a bright contrast that seems to defy the natural darkness of Navy Blue. The golden yellow of YCF on the mods brings out the handsomeness of BBI in a way that no other shade could.
Examples of placement and various child deals can be found in the full imgur album starting here (http://imgur.com/a/DPu2P#13).
TODO:
Create SVG for ship steering wheel. The current unicode symbol looks like a snowflake.Create SVG of an anchor so the planck raise/lower can be an anchor and an upside down anchor.- Validate the ISO set. This is cobbled together from my previous set and combined without altgr legends ala Carbon.
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Mon, 16 November 2015, 19:52:59
I would like to suggest changing "Planck Set" to "Walk the Planck". ;)
We'll think about that one. I was hoping to contain the scary stuff on Amity Island. ;)Very nice! Any chance at that pretty yellow space bar in standard size?
May have to build a Planck just for that sexiness...
I'll have blanks in every color/row/size available, possibly with an MOQ. Don't worry, yellow spacebars will be included in that. :)If possible I might pick up the Amity Island add-on by itself.
Sure! I'm not sure which other sets it'd work with, but I won't force anyone to buy a base set.One question- Is the up arrow key supposed to be row 3 instead of row four?
Right now it's row 4. I think if I were going to change it I'd make it row 2, but for now it's row 4.
Just cause it says row 3 on cape cod.
Post by: dthai17 on Mon, 16 November 2015, 20:09:58
Post by: skullydazed on Mon, 16 November 2015, 20:10:48
Just cause it says row 3 on cape cod.
Ah, good catch! Thanks for pointing it out! The next version of the mockup will label that as r4.
Post by: retainerbox on Mon, 16 November 2015, 20:59:53
Post by: turboloser on Mon, 16 November 2015, 21:40:54
Still - it looks really nice and I am sure the GB will do great.
Post by: LoverofPi on Mon, 16 November 2015, 21:46:35
Post by: Air tree on Mon, 16 November 2015, 22:08:12
Post by: raymogi on Mon, 16 November 2015, 22:10:22
This is the first time I really wanted an SA set. :eek:
I saw this thread in unread but never actually clicked on it. Then I saw it posted on reddit.
Goddamn I kinda want it now.
Post by: Air tree on Mon, 16 November 2015, 22:32:51
I did the same. SA sets like these make me see the error of my ways when I first said that SA is an ugly profile.... :-XThis is the first time I really wanted an SA set. :eek:
I saw this thread in unread but never actually clicked on it. Then I saw it posted on reddit.
Goddamn I kinda want it now.
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Mon, 16 November 2015, 23:52:48
Post by: mrboovn on Tue, 17 November 2015, 00:07:02
Post by: Kliwon on Tue, 17 November 2015, 00:59:28
love it :thumb:
Post by: geniekid on Tue, 17 November 2015, 07:25:38
Post by: barkinos98 on Tue, 17 November 2015, 09:30:13
(xerox 590 i bought from a garage sale for $10, turned out to be working too!)
Post by: FuriousGeorge on Tue, 17 November 2015, 11:30:13
The specialty pack should have the R1 \| be the normal navy-on-white color, IMHO.
I'd prefer that one to be blue on white as well, but I can live with white on blue.
Also, is there any chance for a 3u space bar? I know it's not too popular, but I may put this on my Minila. What uses the 4u space bar? I see it in a lot of group buys, but I don't know what board actually uses it. I have boards with 3u and 4.5u space bars, but I can't remember ever seeing 4u.
Post by: skullydazed on Tue, 17 November 2015, 12:04:20
Also, is there any chance for a 3u space bar? I know it's not too popular, but I may put this on my Minila. What uses the 4u space bar? I see it in a lot of group buys, but I don't know what board actually uses it. I have boards with 3u and 4.5u space bars, but I can't remember ever seeing 4u.
JIS uses a 4u spacebar. And my upcoming Clueboard will have a 4u option. :D
For spacebars, blanks, etc, I plan to make those available, but there will be an MOQ for each row/profile/color. So if you want to see 3u spacebars just get enough other people to buy them as well. :thumb:
Post by: skullydazed on Tue, 17 November 2015, 12:04:39
The specialty pack should have the R1 \| be the normal navy-on-white color, IMHO.
I'd prefer that one to be blue on white as well, but I can live with white on blue.
I threw up a straw poll here so people can vote on this option: http://strawpoll.me/6031084
Post by: FuriousGeorge on Tue, 17 November 2015, 12:28:37
Also, is there any chance for a 3u space bar? I know it's not too popular, but I may put this on my Minila. What uses the 4u space bar? I see it in a lot of group buys, but I don't know what board actually uses it. I have boards with 3u and 4.5u space bars, but I can't remember ever seeing 4u.
JIS uses a 4u spacebar. And my upcoming Clueboard will have a 4u option. :D
For spacebars, blanks, etc, I plan to make those available, but there will be an MOQ for each row/profile/color. So if you want to see 3u spacebars just get enough other people to buy them as well. :thumb:
I'll have to keep an eye out for it then. I really prefer to use a shorter space bar, but I love the convenience of key cap replacement with a full size.
Post by: sek1ne on Tue, 17 November 2015, 12:52:53
Post by: Zorberema on Tue, 17 November 2015, 15:22:01
I just have one suggestion; could you add a white "§ ½" button to the international set, to offer the same variations as the main kit!
Post by: Cods on Tue, 17 November 2015, 19:57:01
Post by: bocahgundul on Tue, 17 November 2015, 19:59:17
Post by: 00zeRO on Tue, 17 November 2015, 22:54:56
Post by: gadzkun on Wed, 18 November 2015, 00:36:50
hmmm will it run next year? or maybe sooner?
Post by: lashiel on Wed, 18 November 2015, 00:43:51
im interested, :thumb:
hmmm will it run next year? or maybe sooner?
I believe skully has been talking about putting up the GB as soon as next week. He's just waiting on final pricing from SP, as I recall. Which is great news for me, and horrible news for my over-taxed wallet. To think, I thought people here were exaggerating...
Post by: trenzafeeds on Wed, 18 November 2015, 05:45:37
im interested, :thumb:
hmmm will it run next year? or maybe sooner?
I believe skully has been talking about putting up the GB as soon as next week. He's just waiting on final pricing from SP, as I recall. Which is great news for me, and horrible news for my over-taxed wallet. To think, I thought people here were exaggerating...
Even if the groupbuy goes up, this wouldn't be produced for a while, which a think is what they're talking about. The SA schedule is pretty packed at the moment.
Post by: 00zeRO on Wed, 18 November 2015, 07:19:29
im interested, :thumb:
hmmm will it run next year? or maybe sooner?
I believe skully has been talking about putting up the GB as soon as next week. He's just waiting on final pricing from SP, as I recall. Which is great news for me, and horrible news for my over-taxed wallet. To think, I thought people here were exaggerating...
Even if the groupbuy goes up, this wouldn't be produced for a while, which a think is what they're talking about. The SA schedule is pretty packed at the moment.
Uh-huh...
Post by: gadzkun on Wed, 18 November 2015, 07:31:50
im interested, :thumb:
hmmm will it run next year? or maybe sooner?
I believe skully has been talking about putting up the GB as soon as next week. He's just waiting on final pricing from SP, as I recall. Which is great news for me, and horrible news for my over-taxed wallet. To think, I thought people here were exaggerating...
Even if the groupbuy goes up, this wouldn't be produced for a while, which a think is what they're talking about. The SA schedule is pretty packed at the moment.
yes trouble mind Estimated ship date in massdrop is Mar 9, 2016. if this run, we still wait until trouble mind finished.
hope this will run next year. this nov my wallet already hacked toooooooo much.
and for dec, my wallet would go for new year party i think :))
Post by: My_Thoughts on Wed, 18 November 2015, 07:43:31
My only feedback would be given the high tip point for ISO set on recent massdrop kits, it would be great to set the tip point at 5, or 8 so they actually tip :)
Post by: linkshine on Wed, 18 November 2015, 15:11:30
/emo
Post by: terminallytrill on Fri, 20 November 2015, 05:18:19
Didn't realize it was you that was doing those clueboards.. I followed on you IG a couple of weeks ago. You just don't stop making cool stuff do you?Also, is there any chance for a 3u space bar? I know it's not too popular, but I may put this on my Minila. What uses the 4u space bar? I see it in a lot of group buys, but I don't know what board actually uses it. I have boards with 3u and 4.5u space bars, but I can't remember ever seeing 4u.
JIS uses a 4u spacebar. And my upcoming Clueboard will have a 4u option. :D
For spacebars, blanks, etc, I plan to make those available, but there will be an MOQ for each row/profile/color. So if you want to see 3u spacebars just get enough other people to buy them as well. :thumb:
Post by: skullydazed on Fri, 20 November 2015, 10:03:24
Didn't realize it was you that was doing those clueboards.. I followed on you IG a couple of weeks ago. You just don't stop making cool stuff do you?
I has a sickness. :cool: :p
Post by: lashiel on Mon, 23 November 2015, 13:46:24
*Wakes up. Still no Nantucket. Self medicates back to sleep. Maybe next time I wake.
/emo
Post by: MX on Mon, 30 November 2015, 09:00:57
Post by: skullydazed on Mon, 30 November 2015, 11:18:42
I've decided to hold off on opening up this GB due to the holidays. Lots of us need to be spending money on others rather than spending it on ourselves. :) It will open just before new year's and will run through most of January.
Have a happy holidays everyone, and enjoy this season with your family- whether it's the family you were born into or the family you choose.
Post by: n__dles on Tue, 01 December 2015, 23:14:34
Post by: romevi on Tue, 01 December 2015, 23:21:42
Not to hi-jack this thread, but does this mean there's no plans for Modern Selectric R2, if only just mods? Good luck with this GB.
Isn't Modern Selectric available from PMK?
Post by: n__dles on Tue, 01 December 2015, 23:37:22
Isn't Modern Selectric available from PMK?The base set is still available, which I will probably buy and let set on a shelf, but only Ortholinear mods are available.
Post by: skullydazed on Tue, 01 December 2015, 23:38:02
Not to hi-jack this thread, but does this mean there's no plans for Modern Selectric R2, if only just mods? Good luck with this GB.
I just created a thread for this over in my vendor forum: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77555.0
TL;DR: A round of Modern Selectric Black is on order and will be available in a few months!
Post by: n__dles on Tue, 01 December 2015, 23:45:23
I just created a thread for this over in my vendor forum: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77555.0Awesome, will switch to that thread now. P.S. A set with blue mods just sold on /r/mechmarket :'(
Post by: Hellcatz on Wed, 02 December 2015, 00:13:15
Post by: Ralph Furley on Wed, 02 December 2015, 00:48:17
:O A self contained Planck set! Count me in :)
Please consider selling a complete self-contained Planck Set or you may lose those potential customers.
The reasoning that a Full Planck Set won't contribute to MOQ for the Base Set is less justified than allowing purchase of other child sets on their own. Better to get more purchases of partial Base Sets than no purchase at all, no?
In considering your benefit in selliing full self-contained Planck Sets it may be worth asking how many Troubled Minds Planck child sets sold. Myself and other Planck users passed completely because we'd be setting aside as many keycaps as we'd use. Granted it did well enough anyways.
Either way, these look great! Best of luck on this project.
Post by: Ralph Furley on Sat, 05 December 2015, 15:21:05
Will there still be a Planck set? :thumb:
Post by: skullydazed on Sat, 05 December 2015, 18:07:38
There was a response post stating a complete Planck set would be available. It is no longer in the thread since some time around the site crash. :eek:
Will there still be a Planck set? :thumb:
Yes there will. :thumb:
Post by: Jolikki on Sun, 06 December 2015, 02:31:29
Post by: KoalaKaiser on Sun, 06 December 2015, 21:07:40
Post by: skullydazed on Sun, 06 December 2015, 22:26:51
Don't want to be naggy, just want to ask if this is going to be happening within the next few months?
Until you start asking every day you're not naggy. :))
I put it hold for the holidays, and will open up buying the last week of December. I wanted to save everyone the dilemma of whether to buy keycaps or gifts. :thumb:
Post by: trenzafeeds on Mon, 07 December 2015, 01:05:24
Don't want to be naggy, just want to ask if this is going to be happening within the next few months?
Until you start asking every day you're not naggy. :))
I put it hold for the holidays, and will open up buying the last week of December. I wanted to save everyone the dilemma of whether to buy keycaps or gifts. :thumb:
Wow, so many SA sets in such short time. This is actually getting kind of ridiculous.
Post by: KoalaKaiser on Mon, 07 December 2015, 18:24:28
Don't want to be naggy, just want to ask if this is going to be happening within the next few months?
Until you start asking every day you're not naggy. :))
I put it hold for the holidays, and will open up buying the last week of December. I wanted to save everyone the dilemma of whether to buy keycaps or gifts. :thumb:
Great! Thanks for the reply. It'll give me the chance to save up again after buying the family some stuff and myself a gift or two ;)
Post by: morffius on Tue, 08 December 2015, 18:27:05
Post by: BurritoSunrise on Thu, 10 December 2015, 23:50:36
Post by: romevi on Fri, 11 December 2015, 00:11:39
Im so ready for this
I love your username.
Post by: e_l_tang on Fri, 11 December 2015, 23:15:23
Post by: torafuma on Mon, 21 December 2015, 17:09:53
Post by: Hypersphere on Mon, 21 December 2015, 17:23:18
Post by: skullydazed on Mon, 21 December 2015, 20:15:25
Would it be possible to use genuine Helvetica for the font, or are there copyright issues?
SP doesn't have physical molds for Helvetica. They could be made, but it'd be pretty expensive ($45 x number of keys you want helvetica legends for.)
Post by: e_l_tang on Mon, 21 December 2015, 21:37:02
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Post by: trenzafeeds on Mon, 21 December 2015, 21:38:14
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Hello!
Post by: e_l_tang on Mon, 21 December 2015, 21:40:06
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Hello!
Wow, that was quick.
Post by: trenzafeeds on Mon, 21 December 2015, 21:55:44
:thumb:Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Hello!
Wow, that was quick.
Post by: livingspeedbump on Mon, 21 December 2015, 22:37:44
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Do you have a GH account just to ask for this feature in every IC for keycap sets? This is really not something I can ever see anyone implementing, especially in designs that have already had great success in the past.
Post by: e_l_tang on Mon, 21 December 2015, 23:27:27
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Do you have a GH account just to ask for this feature in every IC for keycap sets? This is really not something I can ever see anyone implementing, especially in designs that have already had great success in the past.
No, I use this account for other things as well. I don't see the harm in asking for this feature in three IC threads, and if I were you I wouldn't be so sure that every designer feels the same way about this issue as you do. Also, just because something has worked in the past doesn't mean that it shouldn't be improved upon.
Now, I am only asking for concave R3 because that's the closest thing to convex R3, which I'm sure you'd prefer to R4 as well.
Post by: skullydazed on Tue, 22 December 2015, 01:01:24
Have you thought about making the up arrow keys and all the keys that are meant to be pressed by the thumbs in R3 rather than R4?
Hello?
Sorry, I missed your post somehow.
I've actually considered both that and R2 bottom row, but I've decided for now to stick with R4. That seems to be the most popular option, at least for now.
One of these days I will try an experimental set where I have R2 bottom row, and R2/R4 nav cluster and arrows. This is not the set I will try this with however.
Post by: harlw on Sun, 27 December 2015, 10:53:57
Can't see the legends.
Post by: skullydazed on Sun, 27 December 2015, 17:12:55
The OP image is all super-compressed again, not sure why :(
Can't see the legends.
IMGUR!! :mad: :eek: >:D
Post by: Jedi on Sun, 27 December 2015, 20:58:52
Post by: harlw on Tue, 29 December 2015, 15:33:47
The OP image is all super-compressed again, not sure why :(
Can't see the legends.
IMGUR!! >:( :o >:D
Here you go - http://www.harlw.com/host/full-set.jpg
Post by: Hypersphere on Tue, 29 December 2015, 16:26:54
Regarding the font, have you considered making the legends on the alpha keys somewhat larger? The current legends look smaller than those on the SA Modern Selectric or SA Penumbra sets. Perhaps this is just an optical illusion.
Post by: STARLORDCOFFEE on Wed, 30 December 2015, 02:20:15
Post by: 82d28a on Wed, 30 December 2015, 09:59:16
Post by: skullydazed on Wed, 30 December 2015, 22:07:24
Any news on when the group buy will start?
Sorry for the delay. I've been busy trying to get my store setup, which has not been easy between holidays and having to move hosts. I hope to have news soon.
Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 08 January 2016, 10:59:34
Any news on when the group buy will start?
Sorry for the delay. I've been busy trying to get my store setup, which has not been easy between holidays and having to move hosts. I hope to have news soon.
I'm not sure if this has been answered, but are the renders representative of the true colors of the set? It looks like the keys are an off-white and not pure white. Could you post the hex colors you are using?
Post by: 1deeg on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:06:45
Post by: apolotary on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:21:29
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Fri, 08 January 2016, 11:43:20
Post by: STARLORDCOFFEE on Fri, 08 January 2016, 13:15:41
Any news on when the group buy will start?
Sorry for the delay. I've been busy trying to get my store setup, which has not been easy between holidays and having to move hosts. I hope to have news soon.
I'm not sure if this has been answered, but are the renders representative of the true colors of the set? It looks like the keys are an off-white and not pure white. Could you post the hex colors you are using?
You can reference the color here: http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php
"The navy blue legends sit upon slightly creamy keys, providing a bright contrast that seems to defy the natural darkness of Navy Blue. The golden yellow of YCF on the mods brings out the handsomeness of BBI in a way that no other shade could."
I don't know exactly which color code corresponds with the "Cream" color. He might not have decided yet.
Post by: skullydazed on Fri, 08 January 2016, 14:16:05
Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I need to ask Melissa for finalized pricing. Unfortunately I don't think that will happen this week, too much to do. I have to move storage units because the first one turned out to be sketchier than I expected and that has to be done by Sunday, and there's the meetup at WASD tomorrow I'm still trying to get ready for. It breaks my heart to delay this set.
I'm not sure if this has been answered, but are the renders representative of the true colors of the set? It looks like the keys are an off-white and not pure white. Could you post the hex colors you are using?
You can reference the color here: http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php
"The navy blue legends sit upon slightly creamy keys, providing a bright contrast that seems to defy the natural darkness of Navy Blue. The golden yellow of YCF on the mods brings out the handsomeness of BBI in a way that no other shade could."
I don't know exactly which color code corresponds with the "Cream" color. He might not have decided yet.
I had this image in the first post originally, but I took it out at some point. Here it is again so everyone can see the colors.
(http://i.imgur.com/fcdxADu.jpg)
Post by: Hispes on Fri, 08 January 2016, 14:22:52
Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I need to ask Melissa for finalized pricing. Unfortunately I don't think that will happen this week, too much to do. I have to move storage units because the first one turned out to be sketchier than I expected and that has to be done by Sunday, and there's the meetup at WASD tomorrow I'm still trying to get ready for. It breaks my heart to delay this set.
I'm not sure if this has been answered, but are the renders representative of the true colors of the set? It looks like the keys are an off-white and not pure white. Could you post the hex colors you are using?
You can reference the color here: http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php
"The navy blue legends sit upon slightly creamy keys, providing a bright contrast that seems to defy the natural darkness of Navy Blue. The golden yellow of YCF on the mods brings out the handsomeness of BBI in a way that no other shade could."
I don't know exactly which color code corresponds with the "Cream" color. He might not have decided yet.
I had this image in the first post originally, but I took it out at some point. Here it is again so everyone can see the colors.
(http://i.imgur.com/fcdxADu.jpg)
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It also breaks my heart. I'm sitting on some extra cash, and I'm looking to pick up a couple of sets (at least) this year. I really, really like this color scheme.
Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 08 January 2016, 14:24:24
I had this image in the first post originally, but I took it out at some point. Here it is again so everyone can see the colors.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fcdxADu.jpg)
This is perfect, thank you! Looking forward to the real thing. :D
Post by: feediko on Fri, 08 January 2016, 16:18:19
Here you go - http://www.harlw.com/host/full-set.jpg
Is this the final design? Because there's still the german R1 key with ? and ß missing... at least I don't see it. Please review this kit before the GB starts ;)
EDIT: Nevermind, noticed that it's still on the TODO list.
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Fri, 08 January 2016, 17:46:58
link=topic=74984.msg2000290#msg2000290 date=1452284165]Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I need to ask Melissa for finalized pricing. Unfortunately I don't think that will happen this week, too much to do. I have to move storage units because the first one turned out to be sketchier than I expected and that has to be done by Sunday, and there's the meetup at WASD tomorrow I'm still trying to get ready for. It breaks my heart to delay this set.
Sounds good, with granite dropping shortly it might make sense to wait a bit to prevent going head to head.
Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 08 January 2016, 17:57:17
link=topic=74984.msg2000290#msg2000290 date=1452284165]Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I need to ask Melissa for finalized pricing. Unfortunately I don't think that will happen this week, too much to do. I have to move storage units because the first one turned out to be sketchier than I expected and that has to be done by Sunday, and there's the meetup at WASD tomorrow I'm still trying to get ready for. It breaks my heart to delay this set.
Sounds good, with granite dropping shortly it might make sense to wait a bit to prevent going head to head.
Phffft. That's no fun. In the epic battle between Nantucket Selectric and Granite (Round 5?) who will come out on top!? IT'S A BATTLE OF TITANS!! ONLY ON PAY-PER-VIEW!!
Post by: STARLORDCOFFEE on Sat, 09 January 2016, 03:16:32
link=topic=74984.msg2000290#msg2000290 date=1452284165]Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I need to ask Melissa for finalized pricing. Unfortunately I don't think that will happen this week, too much to do. I have to move storage units because the first one turned out to be sketchier than I expected and that has to be done by Sunday, and there's the meetup at WASD tomorrow I'm still trying to get ready for. It breaks my heart to delay this set.
Sounds good, with granite dropping shortly it might make sense to wait a bit to prevent going head to head.
Phffft. That's no fun. In the epic battle between Nantucket Selectric and Granite (Round 5?) who will come out on top!? IT'S A BATTLE OF TITANS!! ONLY ON PAY-PER-VIEW!!
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Post by: FLFisherman on Mon, 11 January 2016, 16:53:56
Patiently waiting for this beautiful set... any idea of when this/the store will launch skully?
I need to ask Melissa for finalized pricing. Unfortunately I don't think that will happen this week, too much to do. I have to move storage units because the first one turned out to be sketchier than I expected and that has to be done by Sunday, and there's the meetup at WASD tomorrow I'm still trying to get ready for. It breaks my heart to delay this set.I'm not sure if this has been answered, but are the renders representative of the true colors of the set? It looks like the keys are an off-white and not pure white. Could you post the hex colors you are using?
You can reference the color here: http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php
"The navy blue legends sit upon slightly creamy keys, providing a bright contrast that seems to defy the natural darkness of Navy Blue. The golden yellow of YCF on the mods brings out the handsomeness of BBI in a way that no other shade could."
I don't know exactly which color code corresponds with the "Cream" color. He might not have decided yet.
I had this image in the first post originally, but I took it out at some point. Here it is again so everyone can see the colors.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fcdxADu.jpg)
Is there a vendor website we can subscribe to to get updates on this set (and any other future ones)?
Post by: skullydazed on Mon, 11 January 2016, 17:49:37
Is there a vendor website we can subscribe to to get updates on this set (and any other future ones)?
This thread is where all updates will be posted. As I develop my storefront I may do something like that, but for now geekhack is the best and only place to subscribe to updates about my keysets.
Post by: DaveW on Mon, 11 January 2016, 18:48:46
Post by: FLFisherman on Mon, 11 January 2016, 19:14:00
Man, that Amity Island add-on is killer. I can't wait for this to drop.
Right? I'm itching with anticipation. First heard about this through someone on reddit when I made an artisan purchase. They said they were saving up for this set.
Post by: KetchyKech on Tue, 12 January 2016, 13:06:20
:p such killer sets on the way
Post by: livingspeedbump on Tue, 12 January 2016, 13:51:07
Man, that Amity Island add-on is killer. I can't wait for this to drop.
yeah, that pretty much sold me on this
Post by: STARLORDCOFFEE on Wed, 13 January 2016, 01:21:32
just held off the granite massdrop for this & mito's new keyset thats coming :eek:
:p such killer sets on the way
I might just do the same. I've been waiting for Granite but I might just pass it up for this. I've got a while to think about it. I would really like this set on the White Fox with 67g Zeals
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 13 January 2016, 06:58:27
just held off the granite massdrop for this & mito's new keyset thats coming :eek:
:p such killer sets on the way
I couldn't resist Granite and both Nantucket and Godspeed are wonderful. RIP Wallet
Post by: FLFisherman on Sat, 16 January 2016, 12:41:48
Is the set fully sculpted? I was reading around and couldn't find anything.
This is a more general question: can the SA sets be PBT? How much of a price change would that be?
Post by: whmeltonjr on Sat, 16 January 2016, 13:16:11
Couple of more questions:
Is the set fully sculpted? I was reading around and couldn't find anything.
This is a more general question: can the SA sets be PBT? How much of a price change would that be?
Can't do SA PBT.
I'm looking forward to this drop. Really digging the Amity add on.
Post by: skullydazed on Sun, 17 January 2016, 10:55:53
Couple of more questions:
Is the set fully sculpted? I was reading around and couldn't find anything.
This is a more general question: can the SA sets be PBT? How much of a price change would that be?
Yes, it's fully sculpted. 1-1-2-3-4-4
As whmeltonjr says, SP doesn't shoot PBT into their SA molds. I guess they get too much warpage.
Post by: FLFisherman on Sun, 17 January 2016, 11:12:27
Yes, it's fully sculpted. 1-1-2-3-4-4
Whoops, that's right in the title. Thanks for the info.
Post by: Howser on Mon, 18 January 2016, 06:05:03
Post by: SubZeroJake on Mon, 18 January 2016, 13:49:54
Post by: FLFisherman on Mon, 18 January 2016, 13:51:52
Will this set be ABS or PBT?
ABS. There are currently no SA profile PBT key caps, and plan to ever implement it (as of yet).
Post by: Bromono on Mon, 18 January 2016, 14:37:53
But I really do like this colorway.
If only it could be made in PBT cherry Profile =(
Post by: linkshine on Wed, 20 January 2016, 10:17:48
Day 236
What we thought was an island the other day was simply alienman82's mom. We ran right into it. The hull took some damage but nothing major. We continue to sail north in search of Nantucket- assuming rumors of its existance are true. Rations are low and the men are growing restless. I feel bad for the port wenches in Northern Florida (no I don't). If we don't reach our destination soon, I fear mutiny. Must.. give them hope... It has to be near. It has to. Poop deck.
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 20 January 2016, 10:27:56
Captain's log
Day 236
What we thought was an island the other day was simply alienman82's mom. We ran right into it. The hull took some damage but nothing major. We continue to sail north in search of Nantucket- assuming rumors of its existance are true. Rations are low and the men are growing restless. I feel bad for the port wenches in Northern Florida (no I don't). If we don't reach our destination soon, I fear mutiny. Must.. give them hope... It has to be near. It has to. Poop deck.
yar.
I can't wait for this set. i must have it.
Post by: Jumie on Thu, 21 January 2016, 04:52:12
Post by: Hispes on Thu, 21 January 2016, 05:29:11
Post by: OfTheWild on Fri, 22 January 2016, 11:15:29
I'm planning a brand new build for this set.Yup, me too. I cant wait. These are going to be so awesome.
Post by: hoggy on Fri, 22 January 2016, 11:35:43
Post by: breitling on Fri, 22 January 2016, 14:23:46
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Fri, 22 January 2016, 17:58:44
Me 3. Lots of brass. And wood.I'm planning a brand new build for this set.Yup, me too. I cant wait. These are going to be so awesome.
Post by: skullydazed on Sat, 23 January 2016, 01:55:37
Can't wait for this set to launch. Any ETA?
I've been planning to open my store before I start this GB, but if I don't get the last of that work done this weekend I'll email Melissa and get this GB rolling!
Post by: Jumie on Sat, 23 January 2016, 02:43:15
Can't wait for this set to launch. Any ETA?
I've been planning to open my store before I start this GB, but if I don't get the last of that work done this weekend I'll email Melissa and get this GB rolling!
Yess... The hype is real :thumb:
Post by: Lost2Frostbite on Sat, 23 January 2016, 19:45:46
Can't wait for this set to launch. Any ETA?
I've been planning to open my store before I start this GB, but if I don't get the last of that work done this weekend I'll email Melissa and get this GB rolling!
Thank You so much :D
Post by: Vargr on Sun, 24 January 2016, 14:20:06
I literally joined this forum so that I can get this set. I will be keeping a close eye and will sign up as soon as I am able too! I will be getting a base set and Ergodox set.
Good work!
Post by: ideus on Sun, 24 January 2016, 20:04:00
I have been a lurker for a long time.
I literally joined this forum so that I can get this set. I will be keeping a close eye and will sign up as soon as I am able too! I will be getting a base set and Ergodox set.
Good work!
Welcome to GH.
Post by: Neverush on Sun, 24 January 2016, 21:39:53
I have been a lurker for a long time.
I literally joined this forum so that I can get this set. I will be keeping a close eye and will sign up as soon as I am able too! I will be getting a base set and Ergodox set.
Good work!
Hahah Same here! I'm patiently waiting :) Btw are there any tips for first time groupbuyers like us? Any links for us to read?
Post by: metalliqaz on Sun, 24 January 2016, 22:00:14
Post by: tstackhouse on Mon, 25 January 2016, 09:43:36
I have been a lurker for a long time.
I literally joined this forum so that I can get this set. I will be keeping a close eye and will sign up as soon as I am able too! I will be getting a base set and Ergodox set.
Good work!
Likewise! This set is going to look amazing on my Pok3r ;D
Post by: OfTheWild on Mon, 25 January 2016, 10:27:16
Post by: jaffers on Tue, 26 January 2016, 03:48:21
Post by: skullydazed on Wed, 27 January 2016, 17:33:57
(http://i.imgur.com/7bjFpnd.png)
Given the large number of custom legends (particular in Amity Island, which is all customs) the pricing seems pretty in-line with other buys to me. Each of these prices include the following costs built-in:
* Cost of the keys from SP
* Cost of sorting
* A few cents to harlw for his beautiful mockups
* A couple dollars to cover shipping supplies and anything unforeseen that might come up
One thing to keep in mind is that I will also be stocking this set in my store after the group buy ends. The amount I stock will be proportional to the amount of group buy orders there are. This means that the group buy pricing will hit higher MOQ's more easily.
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys. (And before you ask, it'll have the proper ? ß key that the mockup doesn't currently show.)
Post by: FLFisherman on Wed, 27 January 2016, 17:36:22
Alright everyone, I've received pricing from Melissa and I've run the numbers. I'd like to start this buy soon. Here's what the pricing currently looks like:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
Given the large number of custom legends (particular in Amity Island, which is all customs) the pricing seems pretty in-line with other buys to me. Each of these prices include the following costs built-in:
* Cost of the keys from SP
* Cost of sorting
* A few cents to harlw for his beautiful mockups
* A couple dollars to cover shipping supplies and anything unforeseen that might come up
One thing to keep in mind is that I will also be stocking this set in my store after the group buy ends. The amount I stock will be proportional to the amount of group buy orders there are. This means that the group buy pricing will hit higher MOQ's more easily.
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys.
Sweet, this isn't half bad. :thumb:
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 27 January 2016, 18:53:22
Alright everyone, I've received pricing from Melissa and I've run the numbers. I'd like to start this buy soon. Here's what the pricing currently looks like:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
Given the large number of custom legends (particular in Amity Island, which is all customs) the pricing seems pretty in-line with other buys to me. Each of these prices include the following costs built-in:
* Cost of the keys from SP
* Cost of sorting
* A few cents to harlw for his beautiful mockups
* A couple dollars to cover shipping supplies and anything unforeseen that might come up
One thing to keep in mind is that I will also be stocking this set in my store after the group buy ends. The amount I stock will be proportional to the amount of group buy orders there are. This means that the group buy pricing will hit higher MOQ's more easily.
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys. (And before you ask, it'll have the proper ? ß key that the mockup doesn't currently show.)
Doesn't seem too unreasonable, amity island might be a stretch for me but everything else I was planning on is fairly reasonable. Absolutely can't wait for this.
Post by: Jumie on Wed, 27 January 2016, 19:18:04
Post by: Hispes on Wed, 27 January 2016, 21:14:10
Alright everyone, I've received pricing from Melissa and I've run the numbers. I'd like to start this buy soon. Here's what the pricing currently looks like:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
Given the large number of custom legends (particular in Amity Island, which is all customs) the pricing seems pretty in-line with other buys to me. Each of these prices include the following costs built-in:
* Cost of the keys from SP
* Cost of sorting
* A few cents to harlw for his beautiful mockups
* A couple dollars to cover shipping supplies and anything unforeseen that might come up
One thing to keep in mind is that I will also be stocking this set in my store after the group buy ends. The amount I stock will be proportional to the amount of group buy orders there are. This means that the group buy pricing will hit higher MOQ's more easily.
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys. (And before you ask, it'll have the proper ? ß key that the mockup doesn't currently show.)
My body is ready. Take my money, and more memes to indicate how badly I want this set.
Post by: OfTheWild on Wed, 27 January 2016, 22:42:14
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 28 January 2016, 00:14:29
Will this be going through MD or PMK?
Neither, it will be a traditional GB.
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 28 January 2016, 00:14:59
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
Post by: Jedi on Thu, 28 January 2016, 00:32:13
I like the old trim but the keys are nicer for me with labels.
Post by: Jumie on Thu, 28 January 2016, 07:07:49
Will this be going through MD or PMK?
Neither, it will be a traditional GB.
are u sure? with all the increase price fiasco?
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Thu, 28 January 2016, 07:51:31
Will this be going through MD or PMK?
Neither, it will be a traditional GB.
are u sure? with all the increase price fiasco?
Well considering he has the pricing above, and everyone else is ok with it, going to say yes.
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
Wouldn't it make sense to at least put one of the homing FJ sets in the base? Like even if someone wants bumps as opposed to scoops, they're going to have to buy the homing pack either way. This just seems like forcing the majority of people would want homing keys to buy 12 keys they wont use is the opposite of "lean".
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 28 January 2016, 11:11:28
We didn't want to label the planck keys?
I like the old trim but the keys are nicer for me with labels.
I'm not really sure what you're asking for here. You want labels on the mods too?
Assuming that's the case, I decided to go with blanks for the mods because everyone uses a different layout there. This way we don't have to have a dozen keys to support different layouts.
Post by: xxxkaliboyxxx on Thu, 28 January 2016, 11:43:02
Post by: OfTheWild on Thu, 28 January 2016, 11:45:49
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
maybe i missed it previously, but do you have a price for that kit yet? I'm trying to put together my list/financial allocation
Post by: FLFisherman on Thu, 28 January 2016, 11:47:42
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
maybe i missed it previously, but do you have a price for that kit yet? I'm trying to put together my list/financial allocation
Full pricing list, as posted earlier:
(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
Post by: OfTheWild on Thu, 28 January 2016, 12:06:27
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
maybe i missed it previously, but do you have a price for that kit yet? I'm trying to put together my list/financial allocation
Full pricing list, as posted earlier:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
Right... I dont see a "homing kit" column in that price list which was why i asked if it was part of something else. Sorry if i'm missing something here, this will be my first group-buy.
Post by: FLFisherman on Thu, 28 January 2016, 12:08:17
will the homing kit be included in the "base" pack?
No, I wanted to keep the base kits as lean as possible, but no leaner. :)
maybe i missed it previously, but do you have a price for that kit yet? I'm trying to put together my list/financial allocation
Full pricing list, as posted earlier:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/XZ3yHuq.png)
Right... I dont see a "homing kit" column in that price list which was why i asked if it was part of something else. Sorry if i'm missing something here, this will be my first group-buy.
Ah no, it's my bad. I thought you were asking about the base kit. :D
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 28 January 2016, 12:55:22
are u sure? with all the increase price fiasco?
Well considering he has the pricing above, and everyone else is ok with it, going to say yes.
I'm aware of the drama but this is the same basic pricing I got last November, nothing has changed from my POV. People who haven't gotten pricing since before August or September may be shocked still.
Wouldn't it make sense to at least put one of the homing FJ sets in the base? Like even if someone wants bumps as opposed to scoops, they're going to have to buy the homing pack either way. This just seems like forcing the majority of people would want homing keys to buy 12 keys they wont use is the opposite of "lean".
I didn't want to get into the "bumps vs scoops" debate and including one means taking a side. I think everyone's opinion is valid in that area.
It's less than $10 for the homing kit, here's an updated price sheet that includes that. Sorry I forgot it initially!
(http://i.imgur.com/7bjFpnd.png)
Post by: tstackhouse on Thu, 28 January 2016, 13:11:14
Post by: Kirfloof on Thu, 28 January 2016, 13:34:00
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys. (And before you ask, it'll have the proper ? ß key that the mockup doesn't currently show.)
Always a tricky one this, as much as I like this set, I'd personally not stump up the extra $45 or so for 4 keys for full UK support (I realise extras can be sold on and split-deals done, but that's a faff I'd rather avoid.)
Is there merit in splitting the EU pack in half, or even thirds?, or does the country support not split up easily like that?
I do keep ANSI boards to help avoid this issue, but that plan doesn't work this time around.
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 28 January 2016, 14:35:00
Europeans: Is the cost for that set too high? Do we need to break it up into multiple sets? That seems like a lot when no one group will use even 50% of the keys. (And before you ask, it'll have the proper ? ß key that the mockup doesn't currently show.)
Always a tricky one this, as much as I like this set, I'd personally not stump up the extra $45 or so for 4 keys for full UK support (I realise extras can be sold on and split-deals done, but that's a faff I'd rather avoid.)
Is there merit in splitting the EU pack in half, or even thirds?, or does the country support not split up easily like that?
I do keep ANSI boards to help avoid this issue, but that plan doesn't work this time around.
That's a good question that I haven't been able to satisfactorily answer. I'll spend a bit of time playing with that today to see if I can come up with anything. I'd love to hear from people in the rest of Europe to see if they have any good ideas.
Post by: Jolikki on Thu, 28 January 2016, 16:08:05
Always a tricky one this.
Tricky is the right word. I'd love to be able to just buy a separate swedish kit, but I have a hard time thinking each country would end up in 25 buyers for the appropriate kit.
In the 1976 group buy I actually bought three scandinavian kits to have it produced at all, in plain panic. Worth it! :thumb:
Post by: skullydazed on Thu, 28 January 2016, 18:08:29
(http://i.imgur.com/PIP4tRG.png)
The keys on the right hand side of DE and Pan Nordic are the ones that are shared with DE. This leaves only one obvious possibility I can see; combine DE, ES, and Pan Nordic into one kit, and then have separate kits for UK and FR that will live or die on their own. That would end up looking like this:
(http://i.imgur.com/HG6o3uV.png)
I think that would bring the cost of the Pan European kit down to around $30 at 25 MOQ, the UK kit to around $10, and the FR kit around $25. These aren't official prices, I want to figure out if this is the right way to go before bugging Melissa for more quotes.
Post by: kenshinjeff on Fri, 29 January 2016, 21:56:28
Post by: SubZeroJake on Fri, 29 January 2016, 22:27:07
I see this keyset is in queue, expected for completion in May? Did I miss the order page?
OMG please don't be true that I missed it. This would have been my first GB. :'(
Post by: FLFisherman on Fri, 29 January 2016, 22:27:49
I see this keyset is in queue, expected for completion in May? Did I miss the order page?
OMG please don't be true that I missed it. This would have been my first GB. :'(
No group buy yet, but I think we should be expecting something soon. :thumb:
Post by: GaM3 Is H4rD on Sat, 30 January 2016, 05:32:06
Just a newbie to this GH.
Hope that my first GB on here going well and don't miss out of this awesome set!
Post by: xxxkaliboyxxx on Sat, 30 January 2016, 08:35:05
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Sat, 30 January 2016, 09:02:34
Im not sure about how much money im going to spend in a short period of time. Black selectric, nantucket selectric, zealios, pbt cherry dye sub...
Not to mention my custom nautical build.
But itll be worth it
Post by: xondat on Sat, 30 January 2016, 18:14:38
Post by: linkshine on Sat, 30 January 2016, 21:04:05
Glad to see a date go to this, still unsure if I'll jump in on this as my first SA set. I'll have to see how much money I have at the time ^-^
Where is this date ? :)
Post by: FLFisherman on Sat, 30 January 2016, 21:05:15
Glad to see a date go to this, still unsure if I'll jump in on this as my first SA set. I'll have to see how much money I have at the time ^-^
Where is this date ? :)
Well it's going into production and should be finished by May, so soon?
Post by: 00zeRO on Sat, 30 January 2016, 21:16:53
Glad to see a date go to this, still unsure if I'll jump in on this as my first SA set. I'll have to see how much money I have at the time ^-^
Where is this date ? :)
Well it's going into production and should be finished by May, so soon?
Glad to see a date go to this, still unsure if I'll jump in on this as my first SA set. I'll have to see how much money I have at the time ^-^
Where is this date ? :)
Well it's going into production and should be finished by May, so soon?
How can something go into production before the GB starts. That is a lot to bankroll.
Post by: skullydazed on Sat, 30 January 2016, 21:38:20
How can something go into production before the GB starts. That is a lot to bankroll.
I haven't ordered or paid for anything yet. I don't know why they have listed that but I'm not gonna argue with them. :)
Post by: 00zeRO on Sat, 30 January 2016, 21:54:41
How can something go into production before the GB starts. That is a lot to bankroll.
I haven't ordered or paid for anything yet. I don't know why they have listed that but I'm not gonna argue with them. :)
When are you going to post the GB?
Post by: skullydazed on Sat, 30 January 2016, 22:40:07
When are you going to post the GB?
I'm working on the order form this weekend and will be posting it early next week.
Post by: Butter on Sat, 30 January 2016, 22:53:14
When are you going to post the GB?
I'm working on the order form this weekend and will be posting it early next week.
February is turning out to be a very expensive month, Can't wait tho.
Post by: whmeltonjr on Sat, 30 January 2016, 23:26:43
Edit: I should've looked at the previous page.
Post by: FLFisherman on Sat, 30 January 2016, 23:27:56
Post by: skullydazed on Sun, 31 January 2016, 00:34:44
Post by: Jolikki on Sun, 31 January 2016, 01:29:54
The one big question still up in the air is the European set(s). I haven't received much feedback good or bad about the split. If I don't hear anything I will end up leaving the European set as one big set so that everyone can pool together to reach MOQ.
I think that would be the best idea. The 1976 GB only made 17 scandinavian sets in the end, so it would be great if we could team up with the rest of europe this time :)
Post by: skullydazed on Sun, 31 January 2016, 23:06:36
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10fPJhRkgmdTV2w-PSt5q_kYHMVW1f0240j6TH0HsL_A/viewform
Please hit that tonight so I can make sure everything works the way I hope. I have a live feed into a google sheet and I'm working on figuring out how to expose the graph to everyone so you can follow the buy's progress. For now I just need some data coming in so I can make sure it all works.
Along those same lines, let me know if anything about the order form confuses you or can be improved.
Tomorrow morning I will submit the group buy thread for approval. At that time I will be closing the form to submissions until after the group buy page is live. Any entries submitted before that point will be wiped, so feel free to submit anything you feel like before that point. More data is better. :)
Post by: skullydazed on Sun, 31 January 2016, 23:16:57
(https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d70nwH0websoo7ftMhaZOVkIUX3cEvdTSIWyiiP80og/pubchart?oid=746492253&format=image)
I hope that remains legible as sales are added.
Post by: FLFisherman on Sun, 31 January 2016, 23:18:46
Post by: skullydazed on Sun, 31 January 2016, 23:29:19
This looks like a fun graph. Still don't quite get it though.
Each line represents a particular kit. The colors represent purchases at particular levels. That way you can see both how many overall orders there are, and whether each level has been hit. Determining whether a particular MOQ has been met is a little tricky, but possible. The other graph types made figuring that even harder.
I'm always up for changing that if anyone has better suggestions!
Post by: FLFisherman on Sun, 31 January 2016, 23:32:10
This looks like a fun graph. Still don't quite get it though.
Each line represents a particular kit. The colors represent purchases at particular levels. That way you can see both how many overall orders there are, and whether each level has been hit. Determining whether a particular MOQ has been met is a little tricky, but possible. The other graph types made figuring that even harder.
I'm always up for changing that if anyone has better suggestions!
Oooh, I think I got it now. As soon as I see it update it'll be a little clearer, but it makes sense.
Post by: a-c on Sun, 31 January 2016, 23:37:41
Post by: lashiel on Sun, 31 January 2016, 23:41:35
Hoping more people besides me request a standard yellow spacebar.
Post by: SubZeroJake on Mon, 01 February 2016, 00:19:50
Filled out.
Hoping more people besides me request a standard yellow spacebar.
I just did. ;D
Post by: MX on Mon, 01 February 2016, 00:21:19
Post by: skullydazed on Mon, 01 February 2016, 00:25:11
First group buy here so this is probably a really dumb question, but when does the payment actually process? If I fill order now will the payment be deducted next working day or when the group buy ends?
If you fill anything out now you're just helping me test. The buy starts after the group buy thread is posted over in the group buy section.
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Mon, 01 February 2016, 06:59:04
Filled out.
Hoping more people besides me request a standard yellow spacebar.
I just did. ;D
Yeah I really want yellow/Red Spacebars!
Post by: Hispes on Mon, 01 February 2016, 07:38:54
Post by: Pdub on Mon, 01 February 2016, 10:33:06
Post by: tstackhouse on Mon, 01 February 2016, 10:34:39
#Waiting
Likewise. Glad you made it back ok ;)
Post by: FLFisherman on Mon, 01 February 2016, 10:36:00
First group buy here so this is probably a really dumb question, but when does the payment actually process? If I fill order now will the payment be deducted next working day or when the group buy ends?
From what I've seen, group buys charge payment either on the last day of the buy or a few days after.
Post by: Zorberema on Mon, 01 February 2016, 11:07:18
Here's some insight into why it's so tricky. There's only a couple keys that the French AZERTY layout shares with the rest, so I'm not showing that part of the board right now. Here's what I've been staring at for 45 minutes:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/PIP4tRG.png)
The keys on the right hand side of DE and Pan Nordic are the ones that are shared with DE. This leaves only one obvious possibility I can see; combine DE, ES, and Pan Nordic into one kit, and then have separate kits for UK and FR that will live or die on their own. That would end up looking like this:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/HG6o3uV.png)
I think that would bring the cost of the Pan European kit down to around $30 at 25 MOQ, the UK kit to around $10, and the FR kit around $25. These aren't official prices, I want to figure out if this is the right way to go before bugging Melissa for more quotes.
Add Ö and Ä to the pan nordic please! That would allow for the Swe/ Fin layout as well :)
Post by: skullydazed on Mon, 01 February 2016, 13:58:56
Post by: lashiel on Mon, 01 February 2016, 15:31:00
I've just posted the GB thread. Now it's just a matter of waiting for approval and the buy will open. :eek:
::hype intensifies::
Post by: venyv on Tue, 02 February 2016, 07:53:51
Post by: Jedi on Tue, 02 February 2016, 08:33:18
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79282.0;topicseen
Post by: GreyAmbience on Sun, 14 February 2016, 14:40:58
Post by: GreyAmbience on Sun, 14 February 2016, 14:41:38
Post by: Jedi on Sun, 14 February 2016, 18:31:39
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79282.0;topicseen
Post by: skullydazed on Tue, 22 March 2016, 11:51:15
I've also been contacted by my credit card processor. They just want to make sure everything is on the up and up. If you are contacted by Chase Paymentech about your order please be honest with them. It's just routine investigation while they make sure everything is on the level.
On that note I've adjusted your invoices slightly to remove the separate CC/Paypal fees. If you look at your payment page you will find your order breakdown looks just a little different and will be a few cents higher than what you actually paid. This is ok! I will not be asking for any other money from you. If your receipt shows that you've overpaid you should see the refund hit your account by the end of the week. I have to issue those by hand and have been working through that list a little each day.
Post by: krisst on Tue, 22 March 2016, 11:59:37
I've just received the updated invoice from SP. It will be paid today and our order secured! :)
I've also been contacted by my credit card processor. They just want to make sure everything is on the up and up. If you are contacted by Chase Paymentech about your order please be honest with them. It's just routine investigation while they make sure everything is on the level.
On that note I've adjusted your invoices slightly to remove the separate CC/Paypal fees. If you look at your payment page you will find your order breakdown looks just a little different and will be a few cents higher than what you actually paid. This is ok! I will not be asking for any other money from you. If your receipt shows that you've overpaid you should see the refund hit your account by the end of the week. I have to issue those by hand and have been working through that list a little each day.
Hi skully, this is the IC thread, maybe post on the update to the GB thread would be more appropriate?
Post by: skullydazed on Tue, 22 March 2016, 13:39:12