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Title: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: Bub on Thu, 02 September 2021, 07:53:46
(https://imgur.com/l1TSrBC.png)

GROUP BUY: September 3rd – October 1st 2021
Discord (https://discord.gg/RAedXPfvuv) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bub_xyz/)

GMK Panels aims to incorporate color-blocked art on keycaps.

The set primary draws influence from the VW Harlequin but also from Piet Mondrian, LEGO BRICKS, and 90s aesthetic.

Trailer
Trailer by Fresh (https://discord.gg/J8gvC92H4m). Live on Sept 3rd! 2pm EST.


Vendors

NA: NovelKeys_ (https://novelkeys.com/)
EU: Oblotzky Industries (https://oblotzky.industries/products/gmk-panels)
UK: Proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/collections/live-group-buys/products/group-buy-gmk-panels)
AUS: Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/collections/keysets-group-buys/products/gmk-panels)
ASIA: zFrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/)
SEA: iLumKB (https://ilumkb/products/gmk-panels)
CA: DeskHero (https://www.deskhero.ca/)

Prices
(https://i.imgur.com/WIjBkMM.png)

Estimated shipping in October 2022.

Base Kit
Base kit features support for 60, 65, 75, TKL, HHKB, Alice (with spacebars), 1800, Full size, and Minivan 40% keyboards.

Additionally, the extra bars and Yo keys can be used as an accent kit with a WoB, BoW, or other keycap set to your preference.

Purchase anytime during sale window with confidence. No sales data will be released for this project.


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

Deskmats
These are photos of samples made.

(https://imgur.com/OhXTVi7.png)

(https://imgur.com/lw0AHcR.png[/center])
Renders
Renders by Ghost. Click here for Render Gallery. (https://imgur.com/a/7M9hqjX)

MB-44 by Melonbred
(https://imgur.com/gNpocVu.png)

7V by gok
(https://imgur.com/SBxIQfE.png)

TGR Alice by yuksti
(https://imgur.com/dBrmWwq.png)

1/60 by Keycult
(https://imgur.com/nsluJVl.png)

Cypher by Westfoxtrot
(https://imgur.com/9TrxlIP.png)
Pin
A pin of the rocket will be available on NK’s website.

(https://imgur.com/TybP02S.png)

Collabs

Zap Cables (https://zapcables.com/custom-gmk-panels-cable/)
Gooey Keys
Keylab Keycaps
Artkey Keycaps
tinymakesthings
Prime Caps

Maybe a few more in the works. Will share as more information becomes available to me.
 

Thanks
A very special thanks to Nephlock who went above and beyond in getting this set off the ground. Another special thanks to my fiancé that listens to me talk about keycaps everyday…

Lots of other thanks are due though. So many people gave detailed feedback and promoted Panels, and I am very grateful. Some, but not all, of those folks being:
My sister, Mike, Oblotzky, Manzel, Ty, Tom, Aad, Ray, Swishy, Imperfectlink, SpikedSynapse, Afresh, Fresh, Ghost, DotNick, Andro, Kaz, Konstantin, NoPun, Pwade, Ash, Lizcuits, Mirubere, Kapowaz, iinko, ThickJimmy, Skok, Acitrin, Oggi, and Gooey.

Lastly, if you want to keep up with the project, please join my discord (https://discord.gg/RAedXPfvuv)! If you’d like to follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bub_xyz/), I hope to do at least one giveaway on there during the GB.
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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Thu, 02 September 2021, 11:26:27
Approved :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Thu, 02 September 2021, 11:29:27
GLWGB, Bub!!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: TyPo.mk on Thu, 02 September 2021, 11:46:10
 ;D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: _rubik on Thu, 02 September 2021, 12:18:29
GLWGB  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: alevyish on Thu, 02 September 2021, 12:23:36
Chad panels indeed. (There’s a typo, Venders instead of Vendors)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: vi0till on Thu, 02 September 2021, 12:41:57
Yes!! GLWGB
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: andromache on Thu, 02 September 2021, 13:16:54
GLWB!! This set is amazing, can't wait for the collabs too.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: Eoen on Thu, 02 September 2021, 13:53:51
Let's go!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: tanghus on Fri, 03 September 2021, 06:20:10
Definitely in on this, especially with that Joker deskmat. ^-^
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: ttom on Fri, 03 September 2021, 09:33:12
This is really fun
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: xondat on Fri, 03 September 2021, 10:06:32
Just seen this for the first time, I love it. I'm in :D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: Afresh on Fri, 03 September 2021, 10:18:46
Gl with that fun set Bub!
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/688233379032072192/883055847763226674/q0eg93vgr0i71.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: krugerlive on Fri, 03 September 2021, 11:30:38
GLWGB and count me in!  Been watching this one since the first IC and I'm thrilled to be able to throw money at it now.

Edit: I'm in.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: mgsickler on Fri, 03 September 2021, 12:52:35
"Set of the year"

- every keyboard hobbyist, probably.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: Bub on Fri, 03 September 2021, 19:43:12
Thanks for the kind words everyone.

All vendors are live!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: pleasega on Fri, 03 September 2021, 22:11:20
not worth buying outside US and CA
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 03 September 2021, 23:19:45
Quote from: mgsickler on Fri, 03 September 2021, 12:52:35
"Set of the year"

- every keyboard hobbyist, probably.

listen im a handarbeit lover with the rest of them but this one doesn't do it for me

ill probably pick up a set for the memes though
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: Bub on Wed, 08 September 2021, 08:08:09
Sneak peak at KeyLabs resin artisan... they are exploring a paint splatter effect with Panels colors.

(https://imgur.com/gROdWgb.png)

Info on the raffle here soon.

Also, sneak peak of Zap's cable on their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTXZwVwHdjj/

Thanks to everyone who has supported the set so far. <3
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: krugerlive on Thu, 09 September 2021, 11:08:34
Quote from: Bub on Wed, 08 September 2021, 08:08:09
Sneak peak at KeyLabs resin artisan... they are exploring a paint splatter effect with Panels colors.

Show Image
(https://imgur.com/gROdWgb.png)


Info on the raffle here soon.

Also, sneak peak of Zap's cable on their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTXZwVwHdjj/

Thanks to everyone who has supported the set so far. <3

yes this looks amazing!  Love the artisans that KeyLabs makes!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: Bub on Sun, 12 September 2021, 11:45:06
Quote from: krugerlive on Thu, 09 September 2021, 11:08:34
Quote from: Bub on Wed, 08 September 2021, 08:08:09
Sneak peak at KeyLabs resin artisan... they are exploring a paint splatter effect with Panels colors.

Show Image
(https://imgur.com/gROdWgb.png)


Info on the raffle here soon.

Also, sneak peak of Zap's cable on their instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTXZwVwHdjj/

Thanks to everyone who has supported the set so far. <3

yes this looks amazing!  Love the artisans that KeyLabs makes!

thank you, kruger! cable sample arriving to me this week!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: Bub on Wed, 15 September 2021, 12:20:43
(https://imgur.com/gROdWgb.png)

KeyLab collab raffle live now on their website: https://keylabs.gg/proto/
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: alevyish on Sun, 19 September 2021, 18:28:19
Everything ordered! It's going to be a long wait until 2022
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: konstantin on Sun, 19 September 2021, 21:39:19
Awesome set! Yugo gang is behind you! GLWGB!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: Bub on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:08:31
thank you both :D yugo gang rise up

wanted to share a funny video review someone did of the set:

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:18:43
Quote from: Bub on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:08:31
thank you both :D yugo gang rise up

wanted to share a funny video review someone did of the set:


Is it true Bub?? Do you not trust us plastic slinging degenerates  :'(
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: Bub on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:23:14
Quote from: _rubik on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:18:43
Is it true Bub?? Do you not trust us plastic slinging degenerates  :'(

lmaooooooo

the conformists are caterpillars who have yet to transcend to the next phase... soon
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:27:06
Quote from: Bub on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:23:14
Quote from: _rubik on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:18:43
Is it true Bub?? Do you not trust us plastic slinging degenerates  :'(

lmaooooooo

the conformists are caterpillars who have yet to transcend to the next phase... soon

troglodytes
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - KeyLab Giveaway Live
Post by: Bub on Tue, 21 September 2021, 11:17:16
hi all

have a giveaway on my instagram for the keylabs ronin.. https://www.instagram.com/p/CUFc5SQrP22/

hop in! open until wednesday at 7 pm est.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Zap Cables Collab LIVE
Post by: Bub on Thu, 23 September 2021, 08:52:20
Zap Cables Collab is live:

https://zapcables.com/custom-gmk-panels-cable/

TONS of options with Zap that many cable collabs do not offer.

(https://i.imgur.com/WqsqtZo.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Last Week - Closes Oct 1
Post by: Bub on Fri, 24 September 2021, 08:01:40
Last week! Added tiny as a collab. She's making a Panels korby.

Might have one more collab to throw in the mix soon as well.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Last Week - Closes Oct 1
Post by: krugerlive on Fri, 24 September 2021, 15:14:04
Quote from: Bub on Fri, 24 September 2021, 08:01:40
Last week! Added tiny as a collab. She's making a Panels korby.

Might have one more collab to throw in the mix soon as well.

This is too cool.  Can't wait to see it!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Zap Cables Collab LIVE
Post by: _rubik on Fri, 24 September 2021, 15:54:33
Quote from: Bub on Thu, 23 September 2021, 08:52:20
Zap Cables Collab is live:

https://zapcables.com/custom-gmk-panels-cable/

TONS of options with Zap that many cable collabs do not offer.

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


You better believe I'm going to stock up on this paracord before it's discontinued <3
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Last Week - Closes Oct 1
Post by: Bub on Tue, 28 September 2021, 17:03:02
hi guys!! group buy closing Friday!!

also adding prime caps as a collab. they are making a bumen for panels.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Last Week - Closes FRIDAY. Added Prime Caps as collab.
Post by: smshark on Tue, 28 September 2021, 18:43:39
Got my order placed and can't wait for the Bumen collab - any shot of having extra entries for buyers?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Last Week - Closes FRIDAY. Added Prime Caps as collab.
Post by: Bub on Wed, 29 September 2021, 08:03:00
Quote from: smshark on Tue, 28 September 2021, 18:43:39
Got my order placed and can't wait for the Bumen collab - any shot of having extra entries for buyers?

i'm actually not sure on the primecaps one. I'll ask 'em and let you know.

Also the korby raffle is live!! Can enter here! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXJv1Digqeqk2xXWpIDebM9bBB246XAI1C3jP_-yY-YD7Tvw/viewform)

(https://imgur.com/cxlL6T9.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - LAST DAY!
Post by: Bub on Fri, 01 October 2021, 06:36:56
hi guys last day for GMK groupbuy, still have a few more artisan raffles coming: artkey, prime, gooey.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - CLOSED - Gooey Keys Collab Live!
Post by: Bub on Mon, 04 October 2021, 09:27:18
Gooey x Panels resin artisan raffle live now! Closes in 24 hours from this post.

(https://imgur.com/I8R4qIa.png)

3 sculpts with 5 different total options here.

Raffle available here: https://raffles.gooeykeys.com/panels-sale

Also, gooey has an awesome twitch stream for anyone interested in learning about the resin artisan creation process. Check him out: https://www.twitch.tv/gooeykeys
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - CLOSED - Gooey Keys Collab Live!
Post by: Clarencehehe on Mon, 15 November 2021, 16:39:24
Don’t know if anyone already asked this, But if this was to return for R2, can you please please please add international kit??? <3
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - CLOSED - in queue for production.
Post by: Bub on Mon, 15 November 2021, 17:03:42
Quote from: Clarencehehe on Mon, 15 November 2021, 16:39:24
Don’t know if anyone already asked this, But if this was to return for R2, can you please please please add international kit??? <3

<3

if we do a R2, i will DEFINITELY ask euro vendors if they are comfortable offering an international kit.

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Queued for Production
Post by: Bub on Wed, 17 November 2021, 14:33:51
Monthly update:

Deskmats in production. Thinking early next year shipping!!

We received round 1 of samples. Red and teal are approved and very accurate to renders. While I'm pretty happy with blue and yellow, we asked for slight adjustments (both need to be a little darker).

I'll be sure to post a photo of all samples once everything is approved.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Queued for Production
Post by: Bub on Wed, 05 January 2022, 15:49:08
Update: Still waiting for samples R2. Deskmats in production.

Working on some other fun projects that I am looking forward to sharing soon!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Queued for Production
Post by: DaaDaa on Sun, 23 January 2022, 20:09:28
make sure GMK doesnt forget about this! lol .... i remember the shipping estimate was very optimistic for this set, is there an new ETA?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Queued for Production
Post by: Bub on Sun, 23 January 2022, 20:42:47
Quote from: DaaDaa on Sun, 23 January 2022, 20:09:28
make sure GMK doesnt forget about this! lol .... i remember the shipping estimate was very optimistic for this set, is there an new ETA?

i haven't gotten word otherwise, but i will follow up. GMK definitely won't forget :D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Samples In
Post by: Bub on Tue, 01 March 2022, 19:31:25
Hi all, samples are in. let me know what you think.

(https://i.imgur.com/uHEQLfc.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Samples In
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Tue, 01 March 2022, 19:48:45
That looks amazing

Do you have GMK stock color caps? Next to colors we know might be fun.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Samples In
Post by: Bub on Tue, 01 March 2022, 19:56:10
Quote from: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Tue, 01 March 2022, 19:48:45
That looks amazing

Do you have GMK stock color caps? Next to colors we know might be fun.

i do! great idea, but i'll ask NK if they can do that in their studio lighting. stay tuned!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Samples In
Post by: kidpid on Tue, 01 March 2022, 20:24:33
Pictures vs. renders can only do so much, but the blue looks a bit dark, and the yellow not quite gold enough, but honestly if these colors shipped I'd be happy with it. Do you have physical swatches to compare the caps to?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Samples In
Post by: Bub on Tue, 01 March 2022, 20:54:26
Quote from: kidpid on Tue, 01 March 2022, 20:24:33
Pictures vs. renders can only do so much, but the blue looks a bit dark, and the yellow not quite gold enough, but honestly if these colors shipped I'd be happy with it. Do you have physical swatches to compare the caps to?

yep, i do have physical swatches, but i like iover's idea of posting next to GMKs, since most people dont have the RAL books. will report back.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Samples In
Post by: Bub on Fri, 20 January 2023, 19:53:28
hello! production is done. queued for packaging. estimated shipping to vendors in may.

we hope to get a set early to photograph

also this rocket we made for panels is available: https://novelkeys.com/collections/merch/products/the-rocket
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: ankit on Fri, 20 January 2023, 19:56:18
hi bub
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: Bub on Fri, 20 January 2023, 20:06:09
Quote from: ankit on Fri, 20 January 2023, 19:56:18
hi bub

whats up
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Samples In
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Mon, 23 January 2023, 00:42:44
Quote from: Bub on Fri, 20 January 2023, 19:53:28
hello! production is done. queued for packaging. estimated shipping to vendors in may.

Yooo bub
!remind me on April 1st, 2023

(yes, intentionally on April 1st)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: Bub on Thu, 30 March 2023, 16:23:14
Still waiting on GMK for packaging. Hopefully soon.

I realized I did not post photos of my samples here:

On my desk in soft office lightning (compared to my deskpad color for those that purchased):

(https://imgur.com/El081I5.png)

Here's NK's photo in studio lighting:

(https://imgur.com/IWkp2el.png)

 I got a lot of feedback from a dozen or so of keycap set designers, and spent a lot of time on color decisions. Hope you like.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: TyPo.mk on Thu, 30 March 2023, 17:00:50
Quote from: Bub on Thu, 30 March 2023, 16:23:14
Still waiting on GMK for packaging. Hopefully soon.

I realized I did not post photos of my samples here:

On my desk in soft office lightning (compared to my deskpad color for those that purchased):

Show Image
(https://imgur.com/El081I5.png)


Here's NK's photo in studio lighting:

Show Image
(https://imgur.com/IWkp2el.png)


 I got a lot of feedback from a dozen or so of keycap set designers, and spent a lot of time on color decisions. Hope you like.

They are fine
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: Bub on Fri, 28 April 2023, 10:17:22
(https://imgur.com/QQ3zwGg.png)

photo of gmk doing their thing

should be on track for a May ship date
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: optimuspine on Tue, 02 May 2023, 21:25:05
Quote from: Bub on Fri, 28 April 2023, 10:17:22
Show Image
(https://imgur.com/QQ3zwGg.png)


photo of gmk doing their thing

should be on track for a May ship date

A thing of beauty. So excited. Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: fishbiscuit13 on Mon, 29 May 2023, 15:40:50
(https://i.imgur.com/ZrIRdXt.jpg)

hell yeah
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: rustze on Mon, 29 May 2023, 22:33:21
Quote from: fishbiscuit13 on Mon, 29 May 2023, 15:40:50
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/ZrIRdXt.jpg)


hell yeah

Looks sick!
Pretty sure I will wait for the extras.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: optimuspine on Wed, 31 May 2023, 21:26:06
Have had the board saved just for these caps.

[attach=1]
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: ph4nt0m on Thu, 01 June 2023, 11:39:11
Quote from: optimuspine on Wed, 31 May 2023, 21:26:06
Have had the board saved just for these caps.

(Attachment Link)

Are you aware that this set has support for Tsangan bottom rows? The GMK tray contains a second layer of keycaps under the first one where you should find 1.5u / 1u / 1.5u modifiers.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Panels - Production Complete - Queued for Packing - Shipping in May
Post by: optimuspine on Thu, 01 June 2023, 11:51:02
Yeah except when I soldered the switches, there were a couple placement options for those keys and I think I chose poorly so the caps start to overlap. I will check the set again to be sure.