[IC] GMK DUALSHOT | LAUNCHES DEC 4TH

[suicidal_orange]

I'm lost.  I mean I get it but the colors are all wrong unless the US got some weird version of PSX and this is based off something else ...

There was a console based set with violet buttons that made no sense to me but sure enough the US version conntroller matched, it wouldn't surprise me if their playstations were a different shade too.  If the influence doesn't work for you and you don't like it on colour alone it's not the set for you

[funderburker]

To be fair an interest check is to gauge interest, not necessarily only for people who are already interested in it. I do agree that constructive feedback is the way to go, though.
If someone isn't interested initially, at least I'd be curious to know why - and if recurring then obviously that might be something to look into or carry with yourself to any further projects etc.

For Firefly, I implemented changes which turned people who weren't initially interested, into being interested.

Well, yeah - gauging interest is what IC is meant for but still... Constructive feedback is what matters and going "looks ugly, I don't like it, it shouldn't be made" isn't that. There's other sets that I don't find visually appealing even with changes made after IC but I don't go ****ting on their IC/GB threads. Like here - I mention that I don't like it and advice to give more info about why Origin by Maven would be something special than other WoB/BoW keysets.

[whyamihere]

To be fair an interest check is to gauge interest, not necessarily only for people who are already interested in it. I do agree that constructive feedback is the way to go, though.
If someone isn't interested initially, at least I'd be curious to know why - and if recurring then obviously that might be something to look into or carry with yourself to any further projects etc.

For Firefly, I implemented changes which turned people who weren't initially interested, into being interested.

Well, yeah - gauging interest is what IC is meant for but still... Constructive feedback is what matters and going "looks ugly, I don't like it, it shouldn't be made" isn't that. There's other sets that I don't find visually appealing even with changes made after IC but I don't go ****ting on their IC/GB threads. Like here - I mention that I don't like it and advice to give more info about why Origin by Maven would be something special than other WoB/BoW keysets.

looks ugly, I don't like it, it shouldn't be made

[mrkantz]

Looks good, I like it, it should be made.

[GarrettSucks]

Wow! I was not expecting this to be at the 2nd page already. Thanks everyone for the interest and feedback! I am looking over all the coments and suggestions today and will be trying them out to see how everything works!

I thought about not doing an interest check and just running this as it was, but some part of me knew that someone would think of some stuff that i didnt. Im very glad that i opened it up for feedback!

[Baionlenja]

I love this idea! Some of things I'd love to see:

Text novelties, don't even need to make fancy icons.

"Select" capslock and "Start" enter novelties?
ANALOG novelty, like on the dualshock controller. I wonder if it could be on the spacebar?
 
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Accent Arrow keys, and the accent colors arranged like the ps1 logo, dark legends



Now here's a collection of what these ideas might look like. No need to do away with colored mods, I just wanted to see how it looks just like this!

[GarrettSucks]

Please kill this. There’s no way this set should take up a spot in any vendors lineup with it as competitive as it’s gotten this year.

Dang. You got me good.

[Jae-3soteric]

one more vote for the minimal UK support of 2" and 3£ keys.

Adore the alphas though - that grey on grey is perfect

[nasp]

Some of things I'd love to see:

Text novelties, don't even need to make fancy icons.
"Select" capslock and "Start" enter novelties?
ANALOG novelty, like on the dualshock controller. I wonder if it could be on the spacebar?
LED Windows!

Accent Arrow keys, and the accent colors arranged like the ps1 logo, dark legends

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+1

[pixelpusher]

Also, when are we going to get an Atari 400/800 set?  I'd pay double, man.  DOUBLE!

[dorf]

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Hello Geekhack! This is GMK DUALSHOT!
A keycap set inspired by the colors from a 90s entertainment console that was a huge part of our childhood.
This set will be made with stock GMK colors.

This set will run in December 2019

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SHORT FORM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND TO GIVE US SOME FEEDBACK ON A FEW THINGS

COLORS:
Base Cap: 2B
Standard Legends: N9
Red: RO2
Yellow: N6
Green: TU2
Blue: N5

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KITS

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RENDERS
Bauer | Dixie Mech

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Alice | TGR

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Dharma | Janglad

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I see that it is mentioned that you have your optimized icons in this set. It doesn't look like you mention it in your IC. Please clarify. I can be open to not liking your optimized icons, so I wonder.

[ninjical]

Thought it was a little plain when I first saw it, but the little splashes of color are growing on me. I'm always a fan of sets that wouldn't look too out of place on an old keyboard.

[GarrettSucks]

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Hello Geekhack! This is GMK DUALSHOT!
A keycap set inspired by the colors from a 90s entertainment console that was a huge part of our childhood.
This set will be made with stock GMK colors.

This set will run in December 2019

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS SHORT FORM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND TO GIVE US SOME FEEDBACK ON A FEW THINGS

COLORS:
Base Cap: 2B
Standard Legends: N9
Red: RO2
Yellow: N6
Green: TU2
Blue: N5

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KITS

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RENDERS
Bauer | Dixie Mech

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Alice | TGR

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Dharma | Janglad

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SPORT THE BANNER TO SUPPORT GMK DUALSHOT

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[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=103409.0][img]https://imgur.com/sG28El1.png[/img][/url]

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I see that it is mentioned that you have your optimized icons in this set. It doesn't look like you mention it in your IC. Please clarify. I can be open to not liking your optimized icons, so I wonder.

The renders show the icons used. I thought that would suffice as clarification. It's the new ones.

[trizkut]

20 years after the Playstation came out, Luffy won EVO 2014 with a PS1 pad.


The set itself is a bit plain for me right now, maybe novelties could change that.

[psxndc]

Now here's a collection of what these ideas might look like. No need to do away with colored mods, I just wanted to see how it looks just like this!

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Could also do WASD and IJKL in black/grey and C and N in black/grey.

[Kokaloo]

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20 years after the Playstation came out, Luffy won EVO 2014 with a PS1 pad.


The set itself is a bit plain for me right now, maybe novelties could change that.

****ing legendary
god i miss 4 so much bro

[switchnollie]

Which 90s entertainment console that was a huge part of our childhood is this supposed to be

[Banzai]

I had a visceral reaction to the picture of this set. You have targeted my nostalgia with precision, and I would like to throw money at you in exchange for this now. Thank you.

[funderburker]

I love this idea! Some of things I'd love to see:

Text novelties, don't even need to make fancy icons.

"Select" capslock and "Start" enter novelties?
ANALOG novelty, like on the dualshock controller. I wonder if it could be on the spacebar?
 

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LED Windows!

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Accent Arrow keys, and the accent colors arranged like the ps1 logo, dark legends

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Now here's a collection of what these ideas might look like. No need to do away with colored mods, I just wanted to see how it looks just like this!

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I love your suggested accent arrow cluster. It looks amazing for this set and really pulls the theme together for me. I hope this gets in! But for the SELECT, START and ANALOG I'm kinda certain that it'd be hard to do IF it's a GMK set. Doubleshot custom legends mean new molds. But it seems fitting as well. Imagine having windowed nav cluster buttons with start and analog on there, with a green led underneath. WOOOSH baby!

The more I think about this the more I need this set. Need to pull out my PS1 and fix it up so I can play some Spyro and Crash Bandicoot. Also Tekken 3. :)

[Karni]

this is hot, 40s kit please

[depletedvespene]

Premium.
Atlantis ISO. 

[TheAutoManCan]

Going along with the idea of incorporating Start/Select/Analog from the controller, maybe you could incorporate other buttons like R1,R2,L1,L2, etc in the place of modifiers. Not sure how well it would look on keycaps, but you could make the arrow legends copy their respective D-Pad counterparts.

[roostrc0gburn]

Going along with the idea of incorporating Start/Select/Analog from the controller, maybe you could incorporate other buttons like R1,R2,L1,L2, etc in the place of modifiers. Not sure how well it would look on keycaps, but you could make the arrow legends copy their respective D-Pad counterparts.

R1 R2 L1 L2 could be optional replacements for F5 F6 F7 F8. i would also suggest Select / Start being optional replacements for OS key. assuming these would all end up in a child kit

[adxlk]

Brainstorming Mash-up. Using Baionlenja ideas also

[Pluto19]

Brainstorming Mash-up. Using Baionlenja ideas also

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Thanks. I hate it. :confused:

[NimbleTortoise]

Brainstorming Mash-up. Using Baionlenja ideas also

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Nice. Personally I would prefer the O X etc. symbols replace the mods as some kind of unique icon mod scheme. Granted if we do this, I'm not sure how we would position it (center?) or combine some text with it. Although I know some people will really crave standard mods as well as traditionalists.

For the D pad, I think it would make most sense if they replace the arrow keys. Trying to copy the controller layout onto a keyboard layout feels a bit forced but it could be an optional kit if someone wants a wasd replacement or use it as a esc key.

[Ensaum]

Brainstorming Mash-up. Using Baionlenja ideas also

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Bruh.. No

[Kokaloo]

Brainstorming Mash-up. Using Baionlenja ideas also

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WASZ and OKL, would work a bit better haha
but i love where your head is at

[dom]

To be honest, personally I love the initial design as it is.
I would appreciate if the initial kit will stay untouched and new ideas will be there as a separate kites

Good luck with decisions!
xoxo

[leexy]

I'm lost.  I mean I get it but the colors are all wrong unless the US got some weird version of PSX and this is based off something else ...

i'm surprised no one else noticed how off the colours were...

[Ghbeats]

Colours are off because Dixie wants to use stock colours and those are the closest ones.

[benfrain]

I'm not going to lose sleep over the accuracy of the colours. It's the overall 'feel' of the set which matters to me. 

[Krelbit]

Handarbeit > Everything

I will fight you to the death to disagree with you

i might die but know i still disagree

this set is leagues better than that monstrosity ever will be

[Puddsy]

Handarbeit > Everything

I will fight you to the death to disagree with you

i might die but know i still disagree

this set is leagues better than that monstrosity ever will be

when is it shipping i want my set

[SwitchKeys]

Love the theme, agree re the colours if a lighter grey was an option.
Curious if the stock colours bring price down, or simply bring MOQ down. If it's MOQ, would struggle to think why this isn't custom because it's not going to be difficult if you are Dixie selling over 250 of this set.

[Emir]

Which 90s entertainment console that was a huge part of our childhood is this supposed to be

Dualshot is a play on dualshock, the Playstation controller pad name - so it's referencing Playstation.

Handarbeit > Everything

I will fight you to the death to disagree with you

i might die but know i still disagree

this set is leagues better than that monstrosity ever will be

Hey man you're Of course free to disagree, or in more common terms; be wrong.

[1391401]

i'm surprised no one else noticed how off the colours were...

I guess I'm just picky.  A set with the right colors would be an easy buy for me personally but "not like this..."

[tex_live_utility]

Unrelated to the issues over communication and feedback, I like the idea of a plain set with stock colors. Gray with rainbow mods is good enough for me, especially if the base price is low. I guess I'm not as attached to the theme as others.

[leexy]

i'm surprised no one else noticed how off the colours were...

I guess I'm just picky.  A set with the right colors would be an easy buy for me personally but "not like this..."

I agree with you that the colours are off. I posted that high-res render of a psx for comparison.

[antx1701]

This makes we want to play THPS2. I'm in if we get "select" caps lock and "start" enter keys. Colored arrows would be nice. And yeah, the grey needs to be custom.

[whyamihere]

i'm surprised no one else noticed how off the colours were...

I guess I'm just picky.  A set with the right colors would be an easy buy for me personally but "not like this..."

I agree with you that the colours are off. I posted that high-res render of a psx for comparison.

A custom lighter grey would mostly likely make this set actually nice to look at instead of.... this.

[Baionlenja]

Oh yeah! That novelty kit is AWESOME!  Thanks for considering our feedback!
 I'm happy most things I wanted to see are there, along with some good surprises!

[GarrettSucks]

UPDATES

Updated kits have been posted in the main post.

Here is a list of the changes:

+ Added a gray ESC key to the Standard Kit so that you have options on where you want to put the red accent, depending on what layout you use.
+ Removed 00 from the Standard Kit just to even out from the change above.
+ Added Blank arrows to the Bars Kit to represent the D-pad on the controller. Also can double as R4 1u keys needed for ortho. This was the best compromise I could come up with. They can double as cool themed keys as well as add 4 1u keys for ortho to bring the total R1 R4 keys to 12 when added to the Standard Kit. 13 including the 1u 0 key.
+ Added N9 6.25 and 7.00 spacebars to the Bars Kit for more accenting.
+ Added a Novelty Kit including accent arrows, SELECT and START, POWER (with window), ANALOG (with window), and N9 L1, L2, R1, R2 keys.

Answers to questions you will probably ask:

+ Why didn't you add UK ISO to the Standard Kit?
- The form showed very very low interest in this.

+ Why didn't you add a 1.25u Enter to the base for 40s support?
- The form showed very very low interest in this.

+ Why did you decide to stick to the Stock Colors?
- I don't see this getting to 250 kits with the current interest in the form. So stock is the best option.

+ Why didn't you add the shapes as novelties?
- I really didn't like the way they ended up looking, and I would like to stay away from using blatant Sony IP. Also, these would require custom colors.

+ Why didn’t you add an OPEN key to novelties?
- The OPEN button the PSX is blue. Which means it would have to be on the Shift row. Which would be very unbalanced. But if I put it on the Enter key to be balanced, it would be the wrong color.

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[Kokaloo]

Didn't get the 5 keys for ortho  oh well.
EDIT: prolly still gonna buy lmao
itll look sick on a TKL down the road

[Funkzilla]

Man, wouldve been down if there were options for colored on black or a darker grey on the mods or novs or icons on black or darker grey. Looks off to me with the greys being so consistent on so many of the keys. I feel like this set needs more color contrast to really stand up and out against the awesome sets this year; alter, metropolis, incoming revised olivia... :/ Good luck with the IC anyway if this ever goes live and happy building to those interested but this isnt even close to the level of sets that have been released this year... :/

[nasp]

UPDATES

Updated kits have been posted in the main post.

Here is a list of the changes:


+ Added Blank arrows to the Bars Kit to represent the D-pad on the controller. Also can double as R4 1u keys needed for ortho. This was the best compromise I could come up with. They can double as cool themed keys as well as add 4 1u keys for ortho to bring the total R1 R4 keys to 12 when added to the Standard Kit. 13 including the 1u 0 key.

I don't quite understand why ortho needs an extra 4, 1u R4 keys since there already plenty of r4, 1u keys needed for ortho, but it's a cool thing for those that would like some accents.

A possible solution for ortho would be to change the r2 and r3 PgUp and PgDn to something that could work for all layouts, thus making it legend agnostic (I'm not saying it has to be Out, Data, or Read either). A fun solution would be to make these novelty legends. If you didn't want to re-use some of the novelty legends from the novelty kit, you could do "Memory" or "Open". These are all just suggestions of course. Essentially, the inclusion of a 1u novelty legend in r2 and r3 would go a long way in adding support for ortho.

[funderburker]

I really like the novelty kit.

[CodeMayhem]

With this update I went from passing on this to maybe passing on Olivia++ for this. Love the novelties and dark space bars!

[CodeMayhem]

+ Why didn’t you add an OPEN key to novelties?
- The OPEN button the PSX is blue. Which means it would have to be on the Shift row. Which would be very unbalanced. But if I put it on the Enter key to be balanced, it would be the wrong color.

I think a 1u open to be used as a Fn key for split right shifts wouldn't be too unbalanced.

also any consideration for adding a windowed num lock, it doesn't even have to be a novelty just something to balance out the windowed caps and scroll lock.

[adxlk]

Big improvements
I just thought of something while looking at the novelty kit, maybe you might consider these 'rgb' mods for the novelty kit