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Title: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Concluded
Post by: well_cooper on Wed, 21 July 2021, 08:22:12

Besides Studio Alu Metal Keycaps set
After an extended IC period, this full metal keyset from Besides Studio is finally ready for GB. Previous IC page can be found here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=109843)

(https://i.imgur.com/vir599J.jpg)

The second round of samples

GB will run between 23rd July - 23rd August
Purchase link will be available on THOCC.SUPPLY (http://thocc.supply) @ GMT+8 6PM

Discord LINK (https://discord.gg/t7BzyJt6XK)

Production ~ Estimated 4 Months
Price List in USD:
ALPHA = $199
MOD = $160
F ROW = $89
NUMPAD = $95
FUNCTION = $29
ARROW = $19
BAR = $40

Laser engraving $32 (for each order)

Kitting

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

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

Colours

Black, Silver, Pale gold, Red, Navy,
(https://i.imgur.com/7TMK8l4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/lVryq1g.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/I2UWdZX.jpg)

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

Render Gallery

Red with Black on M60-A - case file courtesy of RAMA WORKS
(https://i.imgur.com/MovgMoz.jpg)

Black and Gold, never grow old - case file courtesy of proto[Typiest]
(https://i.imgur.com/mzFp7as.jpg)

Silver with Navy on U80 - case file courtesy of RAMA WORKS
(https://i.imgur.com/pFfQ0mb.jpg)

Black with Gold on SP-111 - case file courtesy of TKC
(https://i.imgur.com/Dd0eg9r.jpg)

Black with Silver on Klippe T R3 - case file courtesy of Mekanisk
(https://i.imgur.com/ZCxFAPg.jpg)

Laser etched samples

We will adjust the legends position again for GB production

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

(https://i.imgur.com/0hzhcIB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RT1dboC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/EyToziB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mDSVTAB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dwxPLZD.jpg)

Video Review by TaeKeyboard

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Special Thanks

JPermz
TimKeyless
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Otinator
susboards
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penbirdy
rockleena
straychroma
basickbuilds
choobies
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enomooshik
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Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Concluded
Post by: well_cooper on Wed, 21 July 2021, 08:22:31

RESERVED
24 Mar 2022
All defective keycaps have been shipped out, see you next time :-*

12 Mar 2022
Replacements for defective keycaps are shipping out

04 Feb 2022
99% tracking numbers added; some GB buyers have already received their delivery. Any issue will be recorded and dealt with after CNY when the factory is back online

27 January 2022
All orders except 2 have been picked up by DHL. 60% of all tracking numbers have been updated, rest of the tracking number will be added before EOD 30th Jan

13 January 2022
All GB orders have been packed and moving into the fulfilment phase. GB buyers will expect an email notification with tracking updates once shipping commence
(https://i.imgur.com/1EvY1t0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZH3HV1e.jpg)

18 December
Anodizing complete for all colours, laser engraving is finished except gold (to be finished this weekend)
Address change request all complete
QC & packing for Black, Silver, Navy, Red is in progress
Shipping may start before Chrismas but very likely happen after 25th Dec, this slight delay is due to Navy and Gold colour did not satisfy our extended QC standards

17 November
Pre anode colour samples have been signed off, we are moving 1 step closer to fulfilment
Address change form is now available through Discord or DM mrnobody#2031

11 November
All CNC work is complete, in the queue for anodizing
All of the stem adjustment tools will be completed by end of next week

25 September
All raw material arrived in the factory, production in at full speed

(https://i.imgur.com/NDU8mV0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/x3UYiOS.jpg)

04 September
All orders have been submitted for manufacturing

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 23 July 2021, 10:12:55

Approved :thumb:

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: SolidCactus on Fri, 23 July 2021, 10:44:38

Awesome! I have been waiting for this one. Excited to see how this turns out.

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: pool on Fri, 23 July 2021, 17:15:36

Very reasonably priced. Good work. :thumb:

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: hottrout on Sat, 24 July 2021, 04:44:22

I have some questions.

1. Are you confident that they will fit tightly but not too tightly to the stems? Many metal caps tend to get loose with use.

2. Can I Mix & Match the engraving? For example can I have alphas engraved but mods just left plain and would this cost less?

3. What is the colour option shown on the ergo board?

4. Finally can I have UK ISO keys engraved?

The colourway shown on the ergo board is really nice and so is the black on silver.

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: well_cooper on Sat, 24 July 2021, 05:11:53

Quote from: SolidCactus on Fri, 23 July 2021, 10:44:38

Awesome! I have been waiting for this one. Excited to see how this turns out.

Quote from: pool on Fri, 23 July 2021, 17:15:36

Very reasonably priced. Good work. :thumb:

Thank you <3

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: well_cooper on Sat, 24 July 2021, 05:15:54

Quote from: hottrout on Sat, 24 July 2021, 04:44:22

I have some questions.

1. Are you confident that they will fit tightly but not too tightly to the stems? Many metal caps tend to get loose with use.

2. Can I Mix & Match the engraving? For example can I have alphas engraved but mods just left plain and would this cost less?

3. What is the colour option shown on the ergo board?

4. Finally can I have UK ISO keys engraved?

The colourway shown on the ergo board is really nice and so is the black on silver.

1. I can't guarantee they will fit all the switches out there just right out of the box given I've seen different tolerance on different switches, which is why there is an adjustment tool included for each order
2. Mix and Match is not officially supported but you can place 2 orders (1 for engraving and 1 for blanks) and email me to combine shipping
3. These are prototype colours and not available in this GB
4. No, engraving is ANSI only for this GB

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: badchad on Sun, 25 July 2021, 21:57:10

In for dat gold set. Blang blang

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Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: Zamoth on Tue, 27 July 2021, 16:07:19

Has an estimated fulfillment period been given? I don't see it but I could be dumb. Definitely a possibility.

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: TK0 on Tue, 27 July 2021, 21:23:52

Quote from: Zamoth on Tue, 27 July 2021, 16:07:19

Has an estimated fulfillment period been given? I don't see it but I could be dumb. Definitely a possibility.

Quote from: well_cooper on Wed, 21 July 2021, 08:22:12

Production ~ Estimated 4 Months

The production is estimated to be 4 months, I assume the fulfillment will follow it.

Edit: the vendor site says "This is a group buy with an estimated delivery date of Q4 2021".

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 28 July 2021, 00:06:53

So for a TKL (F-Row, Alphas, Mods, Homing(Function), Arrows) the cost is $501? Am I doing this right?

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: nostyle_au on Wed, 28 July 2021, 05:52:24

Having a bit of trouble telling from the pics and a ctrl+f didn't seem to reveal anything, are these uniform profile?

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: well_cooper on Wed, 28 July 2021, 07:07:57

Quote from: nostyle_au on Wed, 28 July 2021, 05:52:24

Having a bit of trouble telling from the pics and a ctrl+f didn't seem to reveal anything, are these uniform profile?

It's cherry profile with 4-row heights. If you look at kitting picture the row heights are stated on the left

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: Pikachue on Fri, 30 July 2021, 01:06:19

From watching TaeKeyboards video, does the blue come out more of a purple? I know there was another picture posted where it looked like gmk striker but in Tae's video it comes out as a more purple?

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: mrvco on Fri, 30 July 2021, 09:34:21

I like the blue-purple look in the Tae video. I'm guessing these are very dependent upon lighting, the color is 'Neon Blue' rather than a plane-jane 'Blue' or 'Navy Blue'.

Regardless, I'm having trouble deciding whether to go all-in on a set of these or play it safe and order a 'kit or two'. I'm thinking 'safe' might be pairing the black / blank alpha kit with GMK WoB mods on a HHKB layout board... still a pile of money for a 'buy-n-try'.

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: ttot on Mon, 09 August 2021, 04:41:06

it would be great to see real photos of gold keycaps, especially compared to the gold RAMA Koyu. Very very interesting!

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: well_cooper on Sat, 21 August 2021, 00:05:35

Quote from: Pikachue on Fri, 30 July 2021, 01:06:19

From watching TaeKeyboards video, does the blue come out more of a purple? I know there was another picture posted where it looked like gmk striker but in Tae's video it comes out as a more purple?

Quote from: mrvco on Fri, 30 July 2021, 09:34:21

I like the blue-purple look in the Tae video. I'm guessing these are very dependent upon lighting, the color is 'Neon Blue' rather than a plane-jane 'Blue' or 'Navy Blue'.

Regardless, I'm having trouble deciding whether to go all-in on a set of these or play it safe and order a 'kit or two'. I'm thinking 'safe' might be pairing the black / blank alpha kit with GMK WoB mods on a HHKB layout board... still a pile of money for a 'buy-n-try'.

Anod colour does change with lighting quite a bit, I would always refer to the colour chart for the safe bet. As always prototypes colours are close but not as accurate as it can be, Navy and Red colourway will be closer matched to the color chip we have during production

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: well_cooper on Sat, 21 August 2021, 00:10:15

Quote from: ttot on Mon, 09 August 2021, 04:41:06

it would be great to see real photos of gold keycaps, especially compared to the gold RAMA Koyu. Very very interesting!

enomooshiki shared some amazing photos on his instagram with the gold sample

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNepQiIszvo/

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: Mkeebs on Sat, 21 August 2021, 17:12:04

is it running until Monday? Coming here from wildcat vid (confused) :)

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: Xemnova on Sun, 22 August 2021, 23:27:08

Are these planned to be run from time to time? Given the price (which is understandable due to machining and such) its not exactly easy to buy all the colors and kits right off the bat. So it would be cool to grab other colors in future runs to start fleshing out the options of color combos

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: well_cooper on Mon, 23 August 2021, 03:47:33

Quote from: Mkeebs on Sat, 21 August 2021, 17:12:04

is it running until Monday? Coming here from wildcat vid (confused) :)

Yes, it will run until Monday, timezone conversion confused me :-[

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Until 21st Aug
Post by: well_cooper on Mon, 23 August 2021, 03:48:27

Quote from: Xemnova on Sun, 22 August 2021, 23:27:08

Are these planned to be run from time to time? Given the price (which is understandable due to machining and such) its not exactly easy to buy all the colors and kits right off the bat. So it would be cool to grab other colors in future runs to start fleshing out the options of color combos

It is a bit too early to say when next round will happen, tho the kitting method will change with this run's feedback so far

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - ENDED
Post by: dudewth on Mon, 06 September 2021, 22:30:37

I went in on a gold set - really looking forward to these!

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: well_cooper on Sat, 25 September 2021, 05:50:40

Late September update
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113910.msg3069183#msg3069183

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: gobots on Wed, 03 November 2021, 17:21:29

I would like to buy some of these keys. How do I place an order and what is the turn around time? Thank you.

Edit: Okay, I just now saw the link. Orders are over. Will there be another pre-order group buy in the future?

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - IN PRODUCTION
Post by: well_cooper on Thu, 11 November 2021, 06:18:29

Quote from: gobots on Wed, 03 November 2021, 17:21:29

I would like to buy some of these keys. How do I place an order and what is the turn around time? Thank you.

Edit: Okay, I just now saw the link. Orders are over. Will there be another pre-order group buy in the future?

There might be some extras available after GB order fulfilment

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - QC
Post by: well_cooper on Fri, 17 December 2021, 17:05:38

Latest December Update
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113910.msg3069183#msg3069183

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Shipping
Post by: well_cooper on Thu, 13 January 2022, 02:14:58

Mid Jan 2022 Update
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113910.msg3069183#msg3069183

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - 60% tracking number now added
Post by: Xemnova on Fri, 28 January 2022, 15:38:31

Looking forward to these! Just got my ship notif. Also promptly realized I accidentally forgot to buy the arrows kit so hoping there are some extras Dx

Title: Re: [GB] Besides Studio Full Metal Keycaps set - Concluded
Post by: phinix on Fri, 10 June 2022, 09:06:01

These are awesome, but $500 for TKL is too much for me.
Maybe if we had more orders, prices could go down :)