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Title: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Tue, 10 April 2018, 08:10:21
2018 is year of the yellow!

IC FORM
https://goo.gl/forms/UVTRQxw2NllitlVq1

Yeah, uh huh, you know what it is

(https://media.giphy.com/media/xynTFwqAyFSOQ/giphy.gif)



This keyset is heavily inspired by the colors of the watster keycap. Since many yellow keyset designs are popping out this 2018, why not make more?!


Base Set

(https://i.imgur.com/4bfMeTB.png)

Majority of the suggestions is to have an affordable set. I know GMK is not "cheap" but i'll try to lower the cost as much as possible. I trimmed down the base kit with the goal to lessen the price. I basically removed the compatibility with ortho and 40%. The removed keys can be added with a 40s/ortho compatibility kit if people are interested

Revised base set
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/3884ac5f6fa47f9216478ad8e38c1d70

Yellow add-on kit:
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/fc1e9ba1ba752531706ecb9ef8d2136b

To add: Novelties Kit, 40s/Ortho Kit


I just rechecked the colors and here are the color samples from GMK including CR, GE1, CV, N6. Some suggested to use GE1 instead of CV but I think CV would be better. GE1 is too pale? It's lighter but I think that makes it look dead and not really vibrant. So, final decision is that I will stick with CV

(https://i.imgur.com/UDIKE5g.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pNk5e4u.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5KiD8kC.jpg)


Novelties

(https://i.imgur.com/D5w96S6.png)

R3 (for Capslock) From the song black and yellow. This can also fix the problem of adding multiple yellow accent keys. This can work as a universal key for FN, CTRL or Capslock since "You know what it is" :)
R1 This key will come with the community icon kit. The text is in Baybayin, an ancient Philippine script and it says MKBWPH, our local mechanical keyboard community in the Philippines.
R4 Bee and honeycomb novelties. Will come in 1u and 1.25u sizes.
R4 Pixel art Thunderstone and pikachu novelties. Will also come in 1u and 1.25u sizes.

Let me know what you think!


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 10 April 2018, 08:29:54
I don't particularly care for the theme/novelties but the colourway looks great, fairly surprised that it hasn't been ran before.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: Delirious on Tue, 10 April 2018, 08:31:51
I'll buy it in a heartbeat if novelties are offered in a separated pack. Not interested in ****ty memes.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: InvidiousIgnoramus on Tue, 10 April 2018, 08:34:17
"heavily inspired"
AKA, someone else designed these novelties, and i'm going to include them anyway.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: Krelbit on Tue, 10 April 2018, 08:37:55
Asking first may have been the best plan of attack, to be honest. Anyone can use the watster, though.

The mold for watster is already there. Use it as you please (maybe send me a set with the money you saved on the mold  :p)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: anonymous on Tue, 10 April 2018, 08:49:00
Asking first may have been the best plan of attack, to be honest. Anyone can use the watster, though.

The mold for watster is already there. Use it as you please (maybe send me a set with the money you saved on the mold  :p)

Hello there! I am not planning to use them without permission from the original designers. Just put it there for people to see what will be the theme for the novelties. But yeah, I apologize if I posted it without getting permission
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: anonymous on Tue, 10 April 2018, 08:50:48
"heavily inspired"
AKA, someone else designed these novelties, and i'm going to include them anyway.

hmm. I just said that those may or may not be included, depending on the decision of the original designer
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: anonymous on Tue, 10 April 2018, 08:55:23
I'll buy it in a heartbeat if novelties are offered in a separated pack. Not interested in ****ty memes.

they will definitely be in a separate kit. ****ty memes are gud
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: Krelbit on Tue, 10 April 2018, 09:51:14
Asking first may have been the best plan of attack, to be honest. Anyone can use the watster, though.

The mold for watster is already there. Use it as you please (maybe send me a set with the money you saved on the mold  :p)

Hello there! I am not planning to use them without permission from the original designers. Just put it there for people to see what will be the theme for the novelties. But yeah, I apologize if I posted it without getting permission

I would have posted the IC after asking the novelty designers. If your set is so focused on the Novelties enough to the point of getting a second name for it, then I would have made sure I could secure the Novelties first, no?

Either way, permission granted on watsters if you really needed that. Good luck.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: anonymous on Tue, 10 April 2018, 09:58:12
Asking first may have been the best plan of attack, to be honest. Anyone can use the watster, though.

The mold for watster is already there. Use it as you please (maybe send me a set with the money you saved on the mold  :p)

Hello there! I am not planning to use them without permission from the original designers. Just put it there for people to see what will be the theme for the novelties. But yeah, I apologize if I posted it without getting permission

I would have posted the IC after asking the novelty designers. If your set is so focused on the Novelties enough to the point of getting a second name for it, then I would have made sure I could secure the Novelties first, no?

Either way, permission granted on watsters if you really needed that. Good luck.

Yeah, again I apologize. I don't know who the novelty designers are and not taking the time researching them is me being lazy. Now that I've thought of it, the novelties are not really a priority. They're rather just an option. Besides, if people would want watsters or the others that are already created, they can get it from other vendors if they want.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: phorx on Tue, 10 April 2018, 10:34:15
It's OK, but I think I prefer the more muted Yolch set that's coming a bit better.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: jimirolln on Tue, 10 April 2018, 10:35:30
reading this thread straight shakn my head...com etiquette am i right...lmao...@anon krelbit was the first to pump the watster...however it is a standard sym in the dropdown in the kle tool...but it is his brand ambassador

so what is really going on here is you were about to promote his brand for what appears to be probono...and was perceived as socially tacky by the soul beneficiary of the gesture...however slight the permission granted would appear

i will never cease to be amazed at the social sentiment of proper etiquette in the community...dead...gg...wtf
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 10 April 2018, 10:36:48
When are you planning on running this?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: jimirolln on Tue, 10 April 2018, 10:39:05
It's OK, but I think I prefer the more muted Yolch set that's coming a bit better.

this kind of garbage would not be acceptable in a gb thread...and com is always ready to proclaim the ic forum as 'pre' group buy

so how is this appropriate...you don't like...thats cool...no constructive encouragement...thats fine...but wtf man

are people really this shameless or is this a mirage cast by the forum?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Tue, 10 April 2018, 10:40:51
When are you planning on running this?

not soon. this will prolly run after yolch
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 10 April 2018, 10:45:01
When are you planning on running this?

not soon. this will prolly run after yolch

Read my mind. GLWGB.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: donutcat on Tue, 10 April 2018, 10:45:55
reading this thread straight shakn my head...com etiquette am i right...lmao...@anon krelbit was the first to pump the watster...however it is a standard sym in the dropdown in the kle tool...but it is his brand ambassador

so what is really going on here is you were about to promote his brand for what appears to be probono...and was perceived as socially tacky by the soul beneficiary of the gesture...however slight the permission granted would appear

i will never cease to be amazed at the social sentiment of proper etiquette in the community...dead...gg...wtf

The Watster mold that GMK has was paid for by Krelbit, therefore no one can use it without his permission. Doesn't matter if it shows up elsewhere, GMK will make you get permission in order to use molds paid for by other set runners since it's their IP.

Additionally, people are allowed to say what they like and don't like, you can't be upset at them for having preferences and making it known what their reasoning behind that preference is. Saying "I prefer the muted colors like Yolch" is much more constructive than just saying "I don't like these colors".

Being unknowledgeable is understandable, but there's no need to be overly butthurt for someone else over something trivial.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: jimirolln on Tue, 10 April 2018, 10:52:55
reading this thread straight shakn my head...com etiquette am i right...lmao...@anon krelbit was the first to pump the watster...however it is a standard sym in the dropdown in the kle tool...but it is his brand ambassador

so what is really going on here is you were about to promote his brand for what appears to be probono...and was perceived as socially tacky by the soul beneficiary of the gesture...however slight the permission granted would appear

i will never cease to be amazed at the social sentiment of proper etiquette in the community...dead...gg...wtf

The Watster mold that GMK has was paid for by Krelbit, therefore no one can use it without his permission. Doesn't matter if it shows up elsewhere, GMK will make you get permission in order to use molds paid for by other set runners since it's their IP.

Additionally, people are allowed to say what they like and don't like, you can't be upset at them for having preferences and making it known what their reasoning behind that preference is. Saying "I prefer the muted colors like Yolch" is much more constructive than just saying "I don't like these colors".

Being unknowledgeable is understandable, but there's no need to be overly butthurt for someone else over something trivial.

right on...and since your avatar looks like the visual rep for bh ima assume you know all about it...regardless i am not mad or bh about individual comments...rather community wide sentiment towards socially acceptable etiquette...i mean is this really the mantra best promoted...seams uninviting at best...it is my dream the community would be more friendly and encouraging as to attract a wider audience and maybe one day a key convention could accually fill a convention center...but what do i know...i am just a p on newb like the rest of the non initiated hazer haters...so i digress...carry on gang bashing on this poor basts attempt to contrib to the com
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: Blaise170 on Tue, 10 April 2018, 11:00:04
I don't see what was particularly unfriendly about saying you don't like a colorway. It's an interest check, to check... interest. If someone is not interested, that's good to know when you are checking for said interest. It's completely different from saying "These colors suck!".
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: jimirolln on Tue, 10 April 2018, 11:03:02
I don't see what was particularly unfriendly about saying you don't like a colorway. It's an interest check, to check... interest. If someone is not interested, that's good to know when you are checking for said interest. It's completely different from saying "These colors suck!".

my bad...maybe i should re evaluate what interest is...so next time i see a 'not' interested comment i can file in the same cat...thank you for imparting that wisdom upon me
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: xondat on Tue, 10 April 2018, 11:05:59
Asking first may have been the best plan of attack, to be honest. Anyone can use the watster, though.

The mold for watster is already there. Use it as you please (maybe send me a set with the money you saved on the mold  :p)

Hello there! I am not planning to use them without permission from the original designers. Just put it there for people to see what will be the theme for the novelties. But yeah, I apologize if I posted it without getting permission

I would have posted the IC after asking the novelty designers. If your set is so focused on the Novelties enough to the point of getting a second name for it, then I would have made sure I could secure the Novelties first, no?

Either way, permission granted on watsters if you really needed that. Good luck.

Yeah, again I apologize. I don't know who the novelty designers are and not taking the time researching them is me being lazy. Now that I've thought of it, the novelties are not really a priority. They're rather just an option. Besides, if people would want watsters or the others that are already created, they can get it from other vendors if they want.

You're quoting the designer/origin by the way :)) :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black a.k.a GMK Capsters
Post by: anonymous on Tue, 10 April 2018, 11:07:14
Asking first may have been the best plan of attack, to be honest. Anyone can use the watster, though.

The mold for watster is already there. Use it as you please (maybe send me a set with the money you saved on the mold  :p)

Hello there! I am not planning to use them without permission from the original designers. Just put it there for people to see what will be the theme for the novelties. But yeah, I apologize if I posted it without getting permission

I would have posted the IC after asking the novelty designers. If your set is so focused on the Novelties enough to the point of getting a second name for it, then I would have made sure I could secure the Novelties first, no?

Either way, permission granted on watsters if you really needed that. Good luck.

Yeah, again I apologize. I don't know who the novelty designers are and not taking the time researching them is me being lazy. Now that I've thought of it, the novelties are not really a priority. They're rather just an option. Besides, if people would want watsters or the others that are already created, they can get it from other vendors if they want.

You're quoting the designer/origin by the way :)) :))

yup! I'm aware :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: phorx on Tue, 10 April 2018, 12:41:12
I don't see what was particularly unfriendly about saying you don't like a colorway. It's an interest check, to check... interest. If someone is not interested, that's good to know when you are checking for said interest. It's completely different from saying "These colors suck!".

my bad...maybe i should re evaluate what interest is...so next time i see a 'not' interested comment i can file in the same cat...thank you for imparting that wisdom upon me

Being pretty new to this community, I guess I stepped in it a bit here.  I'd like to express that it really was not my intent to be negative towards anonymous or anyone else that is excited about this colorway.  As Blaise170 said, I was expressing my level of interest. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: futurecrime on Tue, 10 April 2018, 12:57:50
I don't see what was particularly unfriendly about saying you don't like a colorway. It's an interest check, to check... interest. If someone is not interested, that's good to know when you are checking for said interest. It's completely different from saying "These colors suck!".

my bad...maybe i should re evaluate what interest is...so next time i see a 'not' interested comment i can file in the same cat...thank you for imparting that wisdom upon me

Being pretty new to this community, I guess I stepped in it a bit here.  I'd like to express that it really was not my intent to be negative towards anonymous or anyone else that is excited about this colorway.  As Blaise170 said, I was expressing my level of interest.

You've done nothing wrong man.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: emenelopee on Tue, 10 April 2018, 12:58:26
I don't see what was particularly unfriendly about saying you don't like a colorway. It's an interest check, to check... interest. If someone is not interested, that's good to know when you are checking for said interest. It's completely different from saying "These colors suck!".

my bad...maybe i should re evaluate what interest is...so next time i see a 'not' interested comment i can file in the same cat...thank you for imparting that wisdom upon me

Being pretty new to this community, I guess I stepped in it a bit here.  I'd like to express that it really was not my intent to be negative towards anonymous or anyone else that is excited about this colorway.  As Blaise170 said, I was expressing my level of interest.

Canadian spotted!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: Blaise170 on Tue, 10 April 2018, 13:03:41
I don't see what was particularly unfriendly about saying you don't like a colorway. It's an interest check, to check... interest. If someone is not interested, that's good to know when you are checking for said interest. It's completely different from saying "These colors suck!".

my bad...maybe i should re evaluate what interest is...so next time i see a 'not' interested comment i can file in the same cat...thank you for imparting that wisdom upon me

Being pretty new to this community, I guess I stepped in it a bit here.  I'd like to express that it really was not my intent to be negative towards anonymous or anyone else that is excited about this colorway.  As Blaise170 said, I was expressing my level of interest.

Canadian spotted!

Hahaha  :P
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: phorx on Tue, 10 April 2018, 13:11:37
Canadian spotted!

Guilty as charged  :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: jimirolln on Tue, 10 April 2018, 13:17:05
I don't see what was particularly unfriendly about saying you don't like a colorway. It's an interest check, to check... interest. If someone is not interested, that's good to know when you are checking for said interest. It's completely different from saying "These colors suck!".

my bad...maybe i should re evaluate what interest is...so next time i see a 'not' interested comment i can file in the same cat...thank you for imparting that wisdom upon me

Being pretty new to this community, I guess I stepped in it a bit here.  I'd like to express that it really was not my intent to be negative towards anonymous or anyone else that is excited about this colorway.  As Blaise170 said, I was expressing my level of interest.

your good phorx...no worries...it is i who has fopah'd...i am aslo new and had considered interest to be of a positive nature...as i didn't realize op's couldn't distinguish the right level of positive interest needed to justify moving forward with out having not interested levels promoting other projects expressed in the thread as well...as my esteemed colleges have pointed out...i digress...and would like to formally go on record conceding to the prevailing mantra provided by the community
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: kmba on Tue, 10 April 2018, 15:32:04
I don't see what was particularly unfriendly about saying you don't like a colorway. It's an interest check, to check... interest. If someone is not interested, that's good to know when you are checking for said interest. It's completely different from saying "These colors suck!".

my bad...maybe i should re evaluate what interest is...so next time i see a 'not' interested comment i can file in the same cat...thank you for imparting that wisdom upon me

Being pretty new to this community, I guess I stepped in it a bit here.  I'd like to express that it really was not my intent to be negative towards anonymous or anyone else that is excited about this colorway.  As Blaise170 said, I was expressing my level of interest.

Don't pay any attention to that jimilolin says, assuming you can understand it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: AlphaAnt on Tue, 10 April 2018, 15:42:08
Man, so close to being perfect for me. I would definitely prefer a more muted yellow like N6, but I am still interested nonetheless.

Not interested in the theme of the novelties at all though.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: amnesia0287 on Tue, 10 April 2018, 16:57:53
Man, so close to being perfect for me. I would definitely prefer a more muted yellow like N6, but I am still interested nonetheless.

Not interested in the theme of the novelties at all though.

I am the opposite. Changing to the awful color that is N6 would be instant no-buy for me.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: hineybush on Tue, 10 April 2018, 17:08:17
looks neat
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: jimirolln on Tue, 10 April 2018, 20:36:55
I don't see what was particularly unfriendly about saying you don't like a colorway. It's an interest check, to check... interest. If someone is not interested, that's good to know when you are checking for said interest. It's completely different from saying "These colors suck!".

my bad...maybe i should re evaluate what interest is...so next time i see a 'not' interested comment i can file in the same cat...thank you for imparting that wisdom upon me

Being pretty new to this community, I guess I stepped in it a bit here.  I'd like to express that it really was not my intent to be negative towards anonymous or anyone else that is excited about this colorway.  As Blaise170 said, I was expressing my level of interest.

Don't pay any attention to that jimilolin says, assuming you can understand it.

listen to him...he seams smart...assuming...bruh...im lolin over here...i am upset for him...as if letters and words are so kryptic only the esteamiest of old people can understand them

but again...i digress...to the topic...i like the watster...krel is cool and says its ok...if it is in a kit w the rest...n e one who doesn't like can opt out of the meme kit...glwgb op
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Tue, 10 April 2018, 21:35:06
I don't see what was particularly unfriendly about saying you don't like a colorway. It's an interest check, to check... interest. If someone is not interested, that's good to know when you are checking for said interest. It's completely different from saying "These colors suck!".

my bad...maybe i should re evaluate what interest is...so next time i see a 'not' interested comment i can file in the same cat...thank you for imparting that wisdom upon me


Being pretty new to this community, I guess I stepped in it a bit here.  I'd like to express that it really was not my intent to be negative towards anonymous or anyone else that is excited about this colorway.  As Blaise170 said, I was expressing my level of interest.

No harm done man, you're free to share what your opinion is. It is better to know that a design is not liked by some rather than not knowing what the community thinks.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: Rob27shred on Tue, 10 April 2018, 21:39:34
I'm really liking this set! I would like to see what it would look like with yellow mods vs the all black, but all in all I have to approve. Just look at where I'm from!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 10 April 2018, 21:46:14
This is brilliant :D

But being GMK will most likely be priced well out of my reach :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: Halverson on Tue, 10 April 2018, 21:56:06
This is brilliant :D

But being GMK will most likely be priced well out of my reach :(

I say we crowdfund a set for rowdy if it gets made
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 10 April 2018, 22:34:23
This is brilliant :D

But being GMK will most likely be priced well out of my reach :(

I say we crowdfund a set for rowdy if it gets made

in
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: shower_king on Tue, 10 April 2018, 22:39:52
yes,  I have been looking forward to this yellow color-way GMK, but GMK metro alert fail.
Look forward to this one would make success
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: 256k on Wed, 11 April 2018, 13:46:17
Would be cool if this set also had coloured alphas (black legends on yellow caps)


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: duckboi on Wed, 11 April 2018, 14:33:10
Would be cool if this set also had coloured alphas (black legends on yellow caps)

Personally, I prefer monotone sets like this. I think a whole set of yellow caps would be way too bright.

Besides that, I really like the set. I'm just not looking for a gmk set so I don't expect to be buying this unfortunately.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 11 April 2018, 14:51:59
Hello guys! I am glad that some are already interested. I've seen other monotone sets using icon mods and I feel that having all icon mods will result to a cleaner looking monotone set. Take GMK Blue on Black as example. However, I would also like to have compatibility with planck layouts.

So, what's your opinion about all icon mods? Also, would there be problems with the molds for icon mods for planck keys?

(https://www.candykeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/full.png)

Another thing that I would want to do is an alt color for caps lock or r3 control. I made some quick mock-ups using kle

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

(https://i.imgur.com/NRn8VOc.jpg)

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

(https://i.imgur.com/ibeJF2L.jpg)

What do you think about these? Just disregard the legends, they can be changed. The caps lock can also be r3 control and the yellow code/win keys can be created as novelties.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: donutcat on Wed, 11 April 2018, 16:08:31
Personally, I prefer legends only over icons only, and legends + icons over both. And the yellow capslock would be neat, alongside the colored codes, but the thing to think about is how many caps you'll need to add if you do that, yellow normal capslock, yellow stepped capslock, and yellow r3 control for the civilized fellows. What might be worth looking into is offering just the yellow on black keys in the base kit, keeping it nice and tidy, while offering all of the accent keys, the black on yellow ones, in a separate kit with the extra spacebars, so you'd end up with something like

(https://i.imgur.com/YrVRNyt.png) (https://i.imgur.com/YrVRNyt.png)
Base kit, whipped up using my general compatibility layout
(https://i.imgur.com/kxDbPL6.png) (https://i.imgur.com/kxDbPL6.png)
Accent kit, using normal accented keys, spacebars, and now capslock and code keys

Just a thought though. Also, I nabbed some pics of the 2 colors in question:
(https://i.imgur.com/WqXX7Vh.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/WqXX7Vh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WMqKje4.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/WMqKje4.jpg)

One thing to note, in person CV seems a good bit orange to me, sorta like the color of a school bus, yellow with orange influence. GE1 might be worth considering if looking for a vibrant yellow.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: ojrask on Wed, 11 April 2018, 16:42:42
How did I miss this? I'm a fan of XoB sets and this looks neat. Interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 11 April 2018, 19:15:43
FYI, you have to get permission from t0mb3ry to use the yuri icon (all icon) mods, since he designed them

personally i prefer them to all other options
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 11 April 2018, 19:39:17
Show Image
What might be worth looking into is offering just the yellow on black keys in the base kit, keeping it nice and tidy, while offering all of the accent keys, the black on yellow ones, in a separate kit with the extra spacebars, so you'd end up with something like

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

Base kit, whipped up using my general compatibility layout
(https://i.imgur.com/kxDbPL6.png) (https://i.imgur.com/kxDbPL6.png)
Accent kit, using normal accented keys, spacebars, and now capslock and code keys

This is what I also have in mind. But I think I should at least include the yellow enter, numpad enter, and escape to the base kit.

Show Image
Just a thought though. Also, I nabbed some pics of the 2 colors in question:
(https://i.imgur.com/WqXX7Vh.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/WqXX7Vh.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/WMqKje4.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/WMqKje4.jpg)

One thing to note, in person CV seems a good bit orange to me, sorta like the color of a school bus, yellow with orange influence. GE1 might be worth considering if looking for a vibrant yellow.

Will consider checking what is the better shade of yellow. I also have a color ring from GMK btw
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: geniekid on Wed, 11 April 2018, 19:51:19
FWIW, I passed on Yolch and Metro, but I would join this GB.  I really like when alphas and mods are in the same colors with a few inverse keys for Enter, Esc, etc.  Purely a personal preference.

Some kind of bumblebee novelty would be cool.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 11 April 2018, 19:55:11
FWIW, I passed on Yolch and Metro, but I would join this GB.  I really like when alphas and mods are in the same colors with a few inverse keys for Enter, Esc, etc.  Purely a personal preference.

Some kind of bumblebee novelty would be cool.

monotone ftw

bee bumblebee or transformers bumblebee?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: geniekid on Wed, 11 April 2018, 20:05:36
FWIW, I passed on Yolch and Metro, but I would join this GB.  I really like when alphas and mods are in the same colors with a few inverse keys for Enter, Esc, etc.  Purely a personal preference.

Some kind of bumblebee novelty would be cool.

monotone ftw

bee bumblebee or transformers bumblebee?

A bee bumblebee would probably appeal to a greater audience.  I don't care that much myself :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: shower_king on Wed, 11 April 2018, 20:34:06
Given you have GMK color rings , you could choose the better yellow for legend more easily.
My suggestion is that GE1 yellow is the best candidate legend color among three yellows in GMK yellow color.
GE1 is the lightest yellow in three yellows
It is not suitable for base color because it is a bit dazzling to some extent but would be a great choice for legend color.
Another great sample is AE green, the lightest green in four greens. The Key Company's GMK terminal is a pretty good GMK set with full black base  color.
Because GE1 yellow and AE green are rather penetrating colors which are suitable for legend color. That would make legend more striking but pleasant to eyes.
(https://s1.ax1x.com/2018/04/12/CAUO6e.png)

Anyway, depending on you. I will join in  this no  matter which yellow you choose.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Wed, 11 April 2018, 21:11:27
Given you have GMK color rings , you could choose the better yellow for legend more easily.
My suggestion is that GE1 yellow is the best candidate legend color among three yellows in GMK yellow color.
GE1 is the lightest yellow in three yellows
It is not suitable for base color because it is a bit dazzling to some extent but would be a great choice for legend color.
Another great sample is AE green, the lightest green in four greens. The Key Company's GMK terminal is a pretty good GMK set with full black base  color.
Because GE1 yellow and AE green are rather penetrating colors which are suitable for legend color. That would make legend more striking but pleasant to eyes.
Show Image
(https://s1.ax1x.com/2018/04/12/CAUO6e.png)


Anyway, depending on you. I will join in  this no  matter which yellow you choose.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely take this into consideration  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: rowdy on Wed, 11 April 2018, 21:39:32
This is brilliant :D

But being GMK will most likely be priced well out of my reach :(

I say we crowdfund a set for rowdy if it gets made

in

Your generosity overwhelms me :eek:

Also CV is a nice, deep yellow :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: soupymeatballs on Wed, 11 April 2018, 22:29:01
Just going to throw my $.02 in here. I think, given the themes of the novelties and that a GMK 'ster' buy has been run before, I would stick to CV so as to allow people with GMK watsters to use them in combination with the set without issues.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: donutcat on Wed, 11 April 2018, 22:47:32
FWIW, I passed on Yolch and Metro, but I would join this GB.  I really like when alphas and mods are in the same colors with a few inverse keys for Enter, Esc, etc.  Purely a personal preference.

Some kind of bumblebee novelty would be cool.

monotone ftw

bee bumblebee or transformers bumblebee?

A bee bumblebee would probably appeal to a greater audience.  I don't care that much myself :)

Dude, bumblebee novelty would be mint.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Thu, 12 April 2018, 06:58:17
FWIW, I passed on Yolch and Metro, but I would join this GB.  I really like when alphas and mods are in the same colors with a few inverse keys for Enter, Esc, etc.  Purely a personal preference.

Some kind of bumblebee novelty would be cool.

monotone ftw

bee bumblebee or transformers bumblebee?

A bee bumblebee would probably appeal to a greater audience.  I don't care that much myself :)

Dude, bumblebee novelty would be mint.

Bumblebee huh. I think I have something in mind. I'll to work on jt over the weekend.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: xondat on Thu, 12 April 2018, 06:59:08
FWIW, I passed on Yolch and Metro, but I would join this GB.  I really like when alphas and mods are in the same colors with a few inverse keys for Enter, Esc, etc.  Purely a personal preference.

Some kind of bumblebee novelty would be cool.

monotone ftw

bee bumblebee or transformers bumblebee?

A bee bumblebee would probably appeal to a greater audience.  I don't care that much myself :)

Dude, bumblebee novelty would be mint.

Bumblebee huh. I think I have something in mind. I'll to work on jt over the weekend.

The Manchester bee would make this an instant buy :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Thu, 12 April 2018, 07:10:00
FWIW, I passed on Yolch and Metro, but I would join this GB.  I really like when alphas and mods are in the same colors with a few inverse keys for Enter, Esc, etc.  Purely a personal preference.

Some kind of bumblebee novelty would be cool.

monotone ftw

bee bumblebee or transformers bumblebee?

A bee bumblebee would probably appeal to a greater audience.  I don't care that much myself :)

Dude, bumblebee novelty would be mint.

Bumblebee huh. I think I have something in mind. I'll to work on jt over the weekend.

The Manchester bee would make this an instant buy :eek:

I just looked it up and I think it looks cool. It's like a tough looking bee


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: donutcat on Thu, 12 April 2018, 12:39:13
I was thinking maybe something a little more simple or cartoony, considering the design limitations of GMK novelties: minimum radius .17mm, minimum line thickness .34mm, 1mm from edge of the top of the cap.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: emenelopee on Thu, 12 April 2018, 12:45:25
From an 80s British cartoon starring Stoppit and Tidyup and all their friends. Episode 1 featured Bee-Quiet and Bee-Have

(https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51oEL7q3n2L._SL500_SX258_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: geniekid on Thu, 12 April 2018, 14:47:31
Sometimes I regret selling my modded QFR (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58478.0).  :-[

[attachimg=1]

If this GB takes off, I might be inspired to move forward with project Bumblebee 2! ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 12 April 2018, 21:40:46
Sometimes I regret selling my modded QFR (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58478.0).  :-[

(Attachment Link)

If this GB takes off, I might be inspired to move forward with project Bumblebee 2! ;D

That's a nice-looking keyboard! :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Thu, 12 April 2018, 22:55:33
Sometimes I regret selling my modded QFR (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58478.0).  :-[

(Attachment Link)

If this GB takes off, I might be inspired to move forward with project Bumblebee 2! ;D

Wow. That esc key looks good. What is it? And where is it from?



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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Thu, 12 April 2018, 23:25:48
Given you have GMK color rings , you could choose the better yellow for legend more easily.
My suggestion is that GE1 yellow is the best candidate legend color among three yellows in GMK yellow color.
GE1 is the lightest yellow in three yellows
It is not suitable for base color because it is a bit dazzling to some extent but would be a great choice for legend color.
Another great sample is AE green, the lightest green in four greens. The Key Company's GMK terminal is a pretty good GMK set with full black base  color.
Because GE1 yellow and AE green are rather penetrating colors which are suitable for legend color. That would make legend more striking but pleasant to eyes.
Show Image
(https://s1.ax1x.com/2018/04/12/CAUO6e.png)


Anyway, depending on you. I will join in  this no  matter which yellow you choose.

I just rechecked the colors and here are the color samples from GMK including CR, GE1, CV, N6. Some suggested to use GE1 instead of CV but I think CV would be better. GE1 is too pale? It's lighter but I think that makes it look dead and not really vibrant. So, final decision is that I will stick with CV

(https://i.imgur.com/UDIKE5g.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pNk5e4u.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5KiD8kC.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: amnesia0287 on Fri, 13 April 2018, 01:15:35
Maybe it’s just the photos, but in those only GE1 looks yellow. The others both look orange. CV has more compatibility tho. So it’s a wash.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: amnesia0287 on Fri, 13 April 2018, 01:28:44
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180413/ae8f6b183dd9372aaf4d23213a63e219.jpg)

The left/right are both CV I believe. Top is N6. The bottom is a a DSA kep just for reference.

I don’t have any GE1, but really on the black key it’s all gonna look the same. It really only matters for the accents.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Fri, 13 April 2018, 01:42:12
Show Image
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180413/ae8f6b183dd9372aaf4d23213a63e219.jpg)


The left/right are both CV I believe. Top is N6. The bottom is a a DSA kep just for reference.

I don’t have any GE1, but really on the black key it’s all gonna look the same. It really only matters for the accents.

the black key is CV on CR?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: amnesia0287 on Fri, 13 April 2018, 02:30:01
Show Image
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180413/ae8f6b183dd9372aaf4d23213a63e219.jpg)


The left/right are both CV I believe. Top is N6. The bottom is a a DSA kep just for reference.

I don’t have any GE1, but really on the black key it’s all gonna look the same. It really only matters for the accents.

the black key is CV on CR?

Pretty sure it is, yes.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Fri, 13 April 2018, 03:23:32
IC FORM ADDED
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: geniekid on Fri, 13 April 2018, 11:23:33
Sometimes I regret selling my modded QFR (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=58478.0).  :-[

(Attachment Link)

If this GB takes off, I might be inspired to move forward with project Bumblebee 2! ;D

Wow. That esc key looks good. What is it? And where is it from?

The bumblebee Esc is from Keypop (http://keypop.net/product/bumblebee-keycap).


[SNIPPED]
That's a nice-looking keyboard! :D

Thanks rowdy! ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Sat, 14 April 2018, 08:55:54
Novelties posted!

(https://i.imgur.com/7FrX61q.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: Baron on Sat, 14 April 2018, 09:44:08
you should add the ability to have all modifiers be yellow, i think that would be a better look than all black or all black with just a little yellow
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Sat, 14 April 2018, 10:12:34
you should add the ability to have all modifiers be yellow, i think that would be a better look than all black or all black with just a little yellow

It is possible but it will only be an optional add-on kit. The base ket will be monotone yellow on black with some accent keys
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Sat, 14 April 2018, 14:16:44
Majority of the suggestions is to have an affordable set. I know GMK is not "cheap" but i'll try to lower the cost as much as possible. I trimmed down the base kit to lessen the price. I basically removed the compatibility with ortho and 40%. The removed keys can be added with a 40s/ortho compatibility kit if people are interested

Revised base set
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/3884ac5f6fa47f9216478ad8e38c1d70

Yellow add-on kit:
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/fc1e9ba1ba752531706ecb9ef8d2136b

To add: Novelties Kit, 40s/Ortho Kit
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: xondat on Sat, 14 April 2018, 14:18:46
Majority of the suggestions is to have an affordable set. I know GMK is not "cheap" but i'll try to lower the cost as much as possible. I trimmed down the base kit to lessen the price. I basically removed the compatibility with ortho and 40%. The removed keys can be added with a 40s/ortho compatibility kit if people are interested

Revised base set
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/3884ac5f6fa47f9216478ad8e38c1d70

Looks good apart from the 1u shift, can't think what that's used on.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Sat, 14 April 2018, 14:29:23
Majority of the suggestions is to have an affordable set. I know GMK is not "cheap" but i'll try to lower the cost as much as possible. I trimmed down the base kit to lessen the price. I basically removed the compatibility with ortho and 40%. The removed keys can be added with a 40s/ortho compatibility kit if people are interested

Revised base set
http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/3884ac5f6fa47f9216478ad8e38c1d70

Looks good apart from the 1u shift, can't think what that's used on.

It's used on a 64 key layout. 2u left shift, 1u right shift, and arrow keys
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: SiegeTowers on Sat, 14 April 2018, 20:57:13
PINDUTAN CLUB REPRESENTS!!

GOOD TO SEE ANOTHER DESIGN FROM U MAN!! You never fail to do great things.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Mon, 16 April 2018, 21:26:51
Update guys!

DonutCables will be the partner vendor for this keyset if we ever reach GB.
We are also looking at zFrontier as proxy for China/Asia and other vendors for other regions.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: _haru on Tue, 17 April 2018, 00:45:44
Totally in for this. Filled out the IC yesterday I think. Though there's a couple things that would make this set even more awesome than it already is:

- +1 donut's text mod thing, looks better than icon

- Please add an XT style R3 ~` key, for use with ISO enter

- Fn key for where caps lock goes, black only is fine

- Spacebar kit (split and smaller sizes like 4.5u and 3u if the molds exist would be awesome)

Good luck!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: AlphaAnt on Sat, 21 April 2018, 17:41:17
The IC form link goes to Rainbow Magicland...?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 21 April 2018, 23:07:21
The IC form link goes to Rainbow Magicland...?

Yellow and black does not a rainbow constitute.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: anonymous on Sun, 22 April 2018, 00:55:09
The IC form link goes to Rainbow Magicland...?

I had the same experience with another google form. Try copying the link and pasting it on your browser


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Yellow on Black
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Sun, 22 April 2018, 04:01:51
The only novelty you need.

(https://thematlat.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/pittsburgh_pirates10.jpeg)