DCS Pink Alert
Welcome to the Pink Alert IC, a set idea I had whilst getting zooted on the balcony one time and thought to myself "Damn, I really want that to exist". Now that you know where you are, lets get into it shall we? :cool:
Inspiration
DCS Red Alert is one of my favourite sets of all time and pastel pink is one of my favourite colors. So why not combine them?
IC Form (https://forms.gle/pFdpmcnzDLsagveJ8)Once you've had a gander at what Pink Alert has to offer for now, it'd be much appreciated if you could take a few minutes to fill the IC Form above so I know what you guys would like to see change.
KitsKeep in mind renders are not to be used as exact color reference as they are not representative of how the set will look in real life.
All kits rendered by Paul
MX / Alps Base KitThis kit will be offered in both MX and Alps variants
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Numpad Kit Extra Chonky to support both styles for this set. As well as being usable on a standalone numpad
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Alt Mod KitFor those feeling a little extra spicy
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Femboy KitFor those who know size doesn't matter ;)
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Relegendable KitOnly MX for now, if you'd like to see an Alps variant for this, fill out the IC form!!!
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Spacebar KitPretty self-explanatory
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Bulge Kit(https://i.imgur.com/VmLJiTB.png)
10u spacebar for those who like showing off their package
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Enye KitHonestly this is just for me and my homies in the Spanish-speaking communities
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Board RendersThese are purely to help you visualise the set on a keyboard. Do NOT use these for color reference
Renders by Paul
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Pepper by yoot
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W1-AT by Geonworks
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6xx by Paul
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6xx by Paul
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Pegaso by Alessio (Me)
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Routemaster by Ash
Pink Q-Row being added to revised Femboy kit :-*
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Frog TKL by Geonworks
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Color SamplesColor Samples finally here. These are a good way to get a rough idea of how the pink should actually look like IRL.
These pictures are taken in natural daylight in front of my open window. Lighting has a massive impact on colors, so keep in mind that shade of pink may contrast under your desklamp at 3AM :thumb:.
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In the picture: SP Color Chips (RCS & WFK), MG1 GMK Color Sample, ePBT Blank Pink 1u (Pantone 189c), GMK Noel Accent Enter, Two pink frogs from the Lego Bonsai, TTC Gold Pink v3, JWK Pinoko, Gateron Pink, DCS Red Alert R3 Caps (RDD &WFK)
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Camera: Canon M50 w/Sigma 105mm Macro Lens
Pictures edited in lightroom for accuracy on a 2021 MBP Screen
Deskmat
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https://www.google.com/search?q=pink+deskmat
There's countless pastel pink deskmats available on the market. I don't feel there's a need to add another to that list, lets focus on what really matters here :thumb:
General Information
Manufacturer: Signature Plastics a.k.a PimpMyKeyboard
Profile: DCS (1-1-2-3-4-4)
Material: Doubleshot ABS
Colors: SP Stock RCS (Pink) & WFK (White)
GB Date: Q2 2022 (Subject to change)
Lead time: 6~ months (Subject to change)
Vendors & Pricing
USA - TBA
CA - TBA
SA - TBA
EU - TBA
UK - TBA
CN - TBA
SK - TBA
JP - TBA
SEA - TBA
OCE - TBA
IN - TBA
Pricing - Target pricing will be provided within a couple weeks of posting this IC. This is so that I may more accurately estimate what a realistic MOQ is for the set.
Why
DCS: Aside from the relatively short lead times, I genuinely love the profile and typing feel of these keycaps. For those who are still stuck on the mindset that thin keycaps are inherently bad, I would argue that's only the case when it's paired with the low quality materials and OEM-tier manufacturing processes those are typically made with. The thinness of ABS DCS attributes to less dampening of switch feedback, even going as far as making tactiles feel more tactile due to this effect. Moreover the unique "chirpy" / thin sound profile, albeit polarising, further adds to what makes me and many others love it.
ABS: Not only is DCS PBT far more expensive than ABS DCS and thicker (thus losing a part of what I love about thin DCS), it's also just not possible for this design due to the white on pink keycaps as they require reverse dye-sublimation; which Signature Plastics can't do as of yet.
Wyse Legends: I personally enjoy the unique aesthetic this font provides and think it works well with the profile. I understand there are those who may prefer I use Cherry legends but this will not be a possibility for this set. If this is a dealbreaker for you, there are plenty of other wonderful sets that make use of great pastel pinks ;D
This kitting: The kits you see above have been carefully thought out, taking into consideration all the sage advice provided from friends and wise community members alike. To reiterate - if you have any suggestions or criticisms that you believe may help improve the set, please do not hold back! Fill out the IC form and voice your opinion in this thread.
Updates & Changelog
18/02/2022
- Color Sample Pictures Posted
- Render on a 40% Posted
19/02/2022
- Femboy Kit Updated
-Added Pink Q-Row
- Numpad Kit Updated
-Added 4 R1 White Relegendables to allow for independent usage of this kit with standalone numpads.
-Removed 1u = keys
Credits
Paul (paulgali / baul) - Without this man, this set would not exist. I owe it entirely to him for putting up with my annoying ass and explaining how **** works, as well as being a good little render slave. Thank you, sincerely.
All my homies across all the communities I'm active in who believed in the set from day 1. You know who you are <3
Fooblitzky - for making and open sourcing these wonderful DCS models.
40s Discord - for making my 40s kit into something usable.
Hetpet - for being the femboy secretary who aided me with emotional support.
Discord (https://discord.gg/HaAXekzgXr)
To stay updated on the progress of this set as soon as anything happens, join my Discord (https://discord.gg/HaAXekzgXr). I am most active on this platform so it's also the best way to contact me for anything
Signature
If you'd like to fully support this set, consider adding this Signature to your profile :p Thanks!
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Consider running basic 4-key ISO (with R3 \|, R4 <>) in the base kit instead of full ISO-UK. That's a whole lot of extra keys, not least thanks to the extra R1 keys needed for ISO-UK.
Addendum: The base kit is missing a R4 1u Ctrl key.
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WEEWOOWEEWOO
72h Hour Update is here, time to reply to all you beautiful people :cool:
Warning: loooong post, a lot of comments were similar so I couldn't pick them all. Sorry!
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BASED
Looking forward to this. DCS good, WYSE good, Alessio good.
10/10! GLWIC
this ****ing rocks
Very nice Alessio :thumb:
Sign me up bossman
Been waiting on this one to drop for a minute. GLWIC bro
its been great seeing this set come to fruition, i can't wait to buy it.
glwic ^_^
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT
excellent kitting names and kit descriptions
Really, really, really appreciate all the overwhelming support - genuinely. :-* Makes me happier than you know to see that there's plenty of other people who agree that this is pretty ****ing sick :D
Y'all better filling out the IC so we can get Alps relegendables :cool:
YES! PLEASE! Fill out the IC form so we can get more stuff for less :thumb:
respect the ñ
Piñk alert so lit
Pink and Ñ, take my money!!!
Gl with the project.
Colors are not for me but I will consider buying spacebars, 10u & Ñ to support if this goes to GB.
The love for the ñ brings a tear to my eye
can you order color chips and take good pictures of them so we can get an idea of the contrast. thanks.
can you order color chips and take good pictures of them so we can get an idea of the contrast. thanks.
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yeah no i read that, mostly i am curious why OP wouldn't just wait a couple days to get them and then post.
Hello Mr. Puddsy ;D Well you see, my plan was to post a pink set on Valentine's day because it's pretty cute! DHL Express decided to cuck me by not picking up my package 3 days in a row, meaning I got the chips this Tuesday instead of on Friday. Adding insult to injury, I haven't been able to take pictures during the week. With that said, color chips are on hand and they look ****ing amazing! Will back this up with a variety of comparison pictures in different settings tomorrow evening.
Never would have thought I needed a Pink Alert in my life but now it's all I think about.
Dang I’m hype. I need some wyse legends
I love pink things.
IKR?? SAME!
socks on for this
The programming socks stay ON
very nice :thumb: potentially pink 10u spacebar to fit alt bottom row?
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Consider running basic 4-key ISO (with R3 \|, R4 <>) in the base kit instead of full ISO-UK. That's a whole lot of extra keys, not least thanks to the extra R1 keys needed for ISO-UK.
Addendum: The base kit is missing a R4 1u Ctrl key.
can 40s users get an add on kit with a pink Q-row
Will keep all of this in mind! Added to the list of things to consider. As for the missing R4 1u Ctrl, I deliberately left that out, if there's enough interest for it to be added, will be also be added to said list. Revised kits should be up by Sunday.
Femboy keyset of the year. :thumb:
In for the femboy kit! Solidarity
Seriously though, this set is sick and much more on line with my tastes than Red Alert. Can't wait!
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based takes ;)
A L P S
GO GO
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was literally wondering the other day if anyone would make a dcs pink alert set. this is exactly what i was looking for! glwic
It turns out a lot of people have had the idea, unsurprisingly. I just couldn't contain myself when it hit me - first thing I've come up with that I thought deserved me going through with it.
I would have been interested if it weren't for the randomly sexualised kit names...
I don't know if i'd say they were randomly sexualised, but go off ig :p
all good ideas happen in "the bath", as they say. you dont find out until you're older that they don't mean a literal bath
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I'm not usually into 10u spacebars cause I don't have a need to overcompensate, but that bulge kit has me feeling some kind of way. It might be the 1st one for me.
+1
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Alessio names set Pink alert. I know that you are still a big weeb ;) Kitting quite fun. :D
simple & weeb. neat
This set is not weeb! SMH. Jokes aside, thanks :))
That's all for this reply. If you feel I missed something important, don't hesitate to DM me either on Discord (https://discord.gg/HaAXekzgXr), on Geekhack or reply directly to this and I'll get to it!
TL;DR
- Really appreciate all the support <3
- Adding all the suggestions to a list for consideration during kit revisions.
- Color chips are on hand, taking pics and will post tomorrow evening.
- This is not a weeb set!
- FILL OUT THE IC FORM!!!