[IC] GMK Phosphorous — Group Buy is live!

[piit79]

Wow do they compress those avatars... any tips on how to make them look better?

Nice logo

By the way, any chance you could add R1 1u Backspace to the 40s/Ortho kit for full Preonic support?

I also enjoy accented Enter keys on my ortho boards, but I realize there are way too many Enters in the kit to make this feasible.

[Moridin]

Wow do they compress those avatars... any tips on how to make them look better?

Nice logo

By the way, any chance you could add R1 1u Backspace to the 40s/Ortho kit for full Preonic support?

I also enjoy accented Enter keys on my ortho boards, but I realize there are way too many Enters in the kit to make this feasible.

Too late for that sorry. 😞

[piit79]

By the way, any chance you could add R1 1u Backspace to the 40s/Ortho kit for full Preonic support?

Too late for that sorry.

No worries. Fortunately you included the two neutral R1 1u "dot" keys in the base kit, that will be a good substitute.

[geewiz]

(I guess my question isn't specific to this set.) Are stepped Caps Lock keys in these GMK sets generally centre-stem or off-centre?

[Moridin]

(I guess my question isn't specific to this set.) Are stepped Caps Lock keys in these GMK sets generally centre-stem or off-centre?

I don’t believe I’ve seen a centre-stem stepped Caps Lock... so off-centre. Perhaps there are exceptions.

[ideus]

(I guess my question isn't specific to this set.) Are stepped Caps Lock keys in these GMK sets generally centre-stem or off-centre?

I don’t believe I’ve seen a centre-stem stepped Caps Lock... so off-centre. Perhaps there are exceptions.

There were some centered-stem stepped caps lock made by SP. I have not seen any in years though. I even think that I had one at some point. I should put it in something that I sold already.

[SnFoil]

This set looks really clean! Looking forward to joining the GB.

[Moridin]

This set looks really clean! Looking forward to joining the GB.

Thanks! ☺️

[geewiz]

I'm amazed that the base kit actually covers all the specialties of my MX80-11900, with the exception of the space bar. I'm definitely in.

[ideus]

I love the P. It is like an artisan cap that has its own dedicated spot in every layout. I also like that it features a Norde-UK kit, that I personally need.
I need both the base and the Norde kits. If I order both and the Norde does not reach MoQ, could I cancel the order for the base? Just wondering.

[eskimojo]

I love the P. It is like an artisan cap that has its own dedicated spot in every layout. I also like that it features a Norde-UK kit, that I personally need.
I need both the base and the Norde kits. If I order both and the Norde does not reach MoQ, could I cancel the order for the base? Just wondering.

Vendors do tend to contact you if one of your kits doesn't reach MOQ to confirm whether you'd like to just refund that kit or cancel the order (mykeyboard.eu definitely do).

[Coloured]

I wish I could just buy the Phosphorus key, ahha! (Rama one is nice, but I would love a normal key too) I have a feeling I'll probably end up picking up a base kit anyways.

[ideus]

Someone should run a GB for C and P in classic colors and their original set color. I'd buy 2/3 each to dress my sets up.

[Moridin]

New Think6.5° Renders in Tiffany Teal and Black PC!

[clickfish]

I love this beautiful set and can't wait to get in on the GB!

- Steve

[nasp]

Noticed there is a ("') key in the 40's kit - Quarks. Why? That key is already n the base kit.

I'd love to see that key removed since 40's users don't need an extra one, and it replaced with a r3, 1u Ctrl key instead. Thanks!

[Moridin]

Noticed there is a ("') key in the 40's kit - Quarks. Why? That key is already n the base kit.

I'd love to see that key removed since 40's users don't need an extra one, and it replaced with a r3, 1u Ctrl key instead. Thanks!

Nobody noticed this before the set was priced by GMK. Removing the key and getting new prices (paid option) would be more expensive by probably around 10 USD per base set than just leaving the key in.

[nasp]

Noticed there is a ("') key in the 40's kit - Quarks. Why? That key is already n the base kit.

I'd love to see that key removed since 40's users don't need an extra one, and it replaced with a r3, 1u Ctrl key instead. Thanks!

Nobody noticed this before the set was priced by GMK. Removing the key and getting new prices (paid option) would be more expensive by probably around 10 USD per base set than just leaving the key in.

Since you are not adding or removing a key nor are you asking GMK to add molds, I don't think you even have to ask for a new quote. Just ask GMK if you can change out the '" key to a 1u, r3 Ctrl key instead. There shouldn't be a price difference.

I doubt I'll be purchasing if you don't even at least ask GMK if that's possible.

[Moridin]

Noticed there is a ("') key in the 40's kit - Quarks. Why? That key is already n the base kit.

I'd love to see that key removed since 40's users don't need an extra one, and it replaced with a r3, 1u Ctrl key instead. Thanks!

Nobody noticed this before the set was priced by GMK. Removing the key and getting new prices (paid option) would be more expensive by probably around 10 USD per base set than just leaving the key in.

Since you are not adding or removing a key nor are you asking GMK to add molds, I don't think you even have to ask for a new quote. Just ask GMK if you can change out the '" key to a 1u, r3 Ctrl key instead. There shouldn't be a price difference.

I doubt I'll be purchasing if you don't even at least ask GMK if that's possible.

Missed the part about the R3 CTRL - this site is not smartphone friendly. That’s a rather unique key? What keyboard are you using it on?

[_PixelNinja]

Love the colors. I wish the mods were full text which is more in line with RAMA aesthetics IMO, but that's just me.

[nasp]

Noticed there is a ("') key in the 40's kit - Quarks. Why? That key is already n the base kit.

I'd love to see that key removed since 40's users don't need an extra one, and it replaced with a r3, 1u Ctrl key instead. Thanks!

Nobody noticed this before the set was priced by GMK. Removing the key and getting new prices (paid option) would be more expensive by probably around 10 USD per base set than just leaving the key in.

Since you are not adding or removing a key nor are you asking GMK to add molds, I don't think you even have to ask for a new quote. Just ask GMK if you can change out the '" key to a 1u, r3 Ctrl key instead. There shouldn't be a price difference.

I doubt I'll be purchasing if you don't even at least ask GMK if that's possible.

Missed the part about the R3 CTRL - this site is not smartphone friendly. That’s a rather unique key? What keyboard are you using it on?

Answered you over Discord PM but making it public less people think I'm ignoring you.

1u, r3 ctrl is used in ortho builds and perhaps some very strange 40's builds. It'll have much more use than a duplicate key will. 

Thanks for considering Moridin.

[dyrdevil]

I'm really liking the look of this. Any plans to have samples made?  I'm curious how the blue will turn out.

[Moridin]

OK so thanks to you guys, we found some errors in the renders of the kits. I'm attaching the corrected ones below again.

@NASP: Sorry mate, no go with GMK.

(Fixed) New Kit Renders!

Nucleus



Protons



Quarks



Strong Force



Neutrons

[Moridin]

I'm really liking the look of this. Any plans to have samples made?  I'm curious how the blue will turn out.

If we chose to do samples (still on the fence about this) Samples would come from GMK after GB closes. Yes, I’ll do the samples.

[Moridin]

Pricing (AUD and SGD adjusted on 2019/09/26)

• Core (MOQ 250) — 129 EUR / 129 USD / 190 AUD / 190 SGD
• Spacebars (MOQ 100) — 24 EUR / 24 USD / 35 AUD / 36 SGD
• NumPad (MOQ 100) — 34 EUR / 34 USD / 50 AUD / 50 SGD
• 40s (MOQ 100) — 47 EUR / 47 USD / 69 AUD / 70 SGD
• NorDEUK (MOQ 100) — 53 EUR / 53 USD / 79 AUD / 79 SGD

[euphxenos]

I'm really liking the look of this. Any plans to have samples made?  I'm curious how the blue will turn out.

If we chose to do samples (still on the fence about this) they would come from GMK after GB closes.

If you're going to let GMK match custom colors against Pantones and go into production without approving color samples, that's definitely something I'd want to know before placing an order.

[Moridin]

I'm really liking the look of this. Any plans to have samples made?  I'm curious how the blue will turn out.

If we chose to do samples (still on the fence about this) they would come from GMK after GB closes.

If you're going to let GMK match custom colors against Pantones and go into production without approving color samples, that's definitely something I'd want to know before placing an order.

Waiting to hear back on their timelines etc. If it's not anything insane, I'll go for it. I'm worried it's insane though, especially looking back at the past few months and seeing how long they took to get back to me with the simplest questions.

[geewiz]

Waiting to hear back on their timelines etc. If it's not anything insane, I'll go for it. I'm worried it's insane though, especially looking back at the past few months and seeing how long they took to get back to me with the simplest questions.

I get that you're getting antsy by now. However, it would be a shame if you let it make you rush and fumble this great project on the final lap of the IC.

[Moridin]

Waiting to hear back on their timelines etc. If it's not anything insane, I'll go for it. I'm worried it's insane though, especially looking back at the past few months and seeing how long they took to get back to me with the simplest questions.

I get that you're getting antsy by now. However, it would be a shame if you let it make you rush and fumble this great project on the final lap of the IC.

OK that's a good point and I completely agree. Thanks for the motivation. I'll weather it out. Question is: will everyone else?

(P.S. I'm already working on my next set and it's going to be killer!)

[nasp]

Waiting to hear back on their timelines etc. If it's not anything insane, I'll go for it. I'm worried it's insane though, especially looking back at the past few months and seeing how long they took to get back to me with the simplest questions.

I get that you're getting antsy by now. However, it would be a shame if you let it make you rush and fumble this great project on the final lap of the IC.

OK that's a good point and I completely agree. Thanks for the motivation. I'll weather it out. Question is: will everyone else?

(P.S. I'm already working on my next set and it's going to be killer!)

GMK will send color samples before the GB as long as the invoice is paid within 6 months of the samples reception.


Gonna have to back out sadly. Not asking for color samples is a big red flag and the omission of the key I asked for earlier is icing on the cake.

[eskimojo]

Waiting to hear back on their timelines etc. If it's not anything insane, I'll go for it. I'm worried it's insane though, especially looking back at the past few months and seeing how long they took to get back to me with the simplest questions.

I get that you're getting antsy by now. However, it would be a shame if you let it make you rush and fumble this great project on the final lap of the IC.

OK that's a good point and I completely agree. Thanks for the motivation. I'll weather it out. Question is: will everyone else?

(P.S. I'm already working on my next set and it's going to be killer!)

I think most people would rather wait longer for the set they paid for, rather than risking getting something different to what they expected.

Delays are usually understood by the community provided adequate communication and explanation.

On the other hand, sets that have failed to match what they promised often reach infamy.

[Tyson]

It's going to be a nope from me dawg, going into production before seeing actual samples is very very very risky. Dang, I really want get this set D:

[Moridin]

Waiting to hear back on their timelines etc. If it's not anything insane, I'll go for it. I'm worried it's insane though, especially looking back at the past few months and seeing how long they took to get back to me with the simplest questions.

I get that you're getting antsy by now. However, it would be a shame if you let it make you rush and fumble this great project on the final lap of the IC.

OK that's a good point and I completely agree. Thanks for the motivation. I'll weather it out. Question is: will everyone else?

(P.S. I'm already working on my next set and it's going to be killer!)

GMK will send color samples before the GB as long as the invoice is paid within 6 months of the samples reception.


Gonna have to back out sadly. Not asking for color samples is a big red flag and the omission of the key I asked for earlier is icing on the cake.

I said I’d do samples. No R3 key for you though, sorry.

[Moridin]

Waiting to hear back on their timelines etc. If it's not anything insane, I'll go for it. I'm worried it's insane though, especially looking back at the past few months and seeing how long they took to get back to me with the simplest questions.

I get that you're getting antsy by now. However, it would be a shame if you let it make you rush and fumble this great project on the final lap of the IC.

OK that's a good point and I completely agree. Thanks for the motivation. I'll weather it out. Question is: will everyone else?

(P.S. I'm already working on my next set and it's going to be killer!)

I think most people would rather wait longer for the set they paid for, rather than risking getting something different to what they expected.

Delays are usually understood by the community provided adequate communication and explanation.

On the other hand, sets that have failed to match what they promised often reach infamy.

I’ll do the samples. Mentioned this one post before yours.

[Moridin]

It's going to be a nope from me dawg, going into production before seeing actual samples is very very very risky. Dang, I really want get this set D:

Samples will be done. Wrote this before you posted.

[eskimojo]

Waiting to hear back on their timelines etc. If it's not anything insane, I'll go for it. I'm worried it's insane though, especially looking back at the past few months and seeing how long they took to get back to me with the simplest questions.

I get that you're getting antsy by now. However, it would be a shame if you let it make you rush and fumble this great project on the final lap of the IC.

OK that's a good point and I completely agree. Thanks for the motivation. I'll weather it out. Question is: will everyone else?

(P.S. I'm already working on my next set and it's going to be killer!)

I think most people would rather wait longer for the set they paid for, rather than risking getting something different to what they expected.

Delays are usually understood by the community provided adequate communication and explanation.

On the other hand, sets that have failed to match what they promised often reach infamy.

I’ll do the samples. Mentioned this one post before yours.

I missed that "I'll weather it out" was in reference to getting samples. Sorry.

(though I still stand by my statement as a general observation)

[Moridin]

Two days to go!!! The suspense is killing me!

[Moridin]

Pricing (USD for 40s adjusted on 2019/10/04)

• Core (MOQ 250) — 129 EUR / 129 USD / 190 AUD / 190 SGD
• Spacebars (MOQ 100) — 24 EUR / 24 USD / 35 AUD / 36 SGD
• NumPad (MOQ 100) — 34 EUR / 34 USD / 50 AUD / 50 SGD
• 40s (MOQ 100) — 47 EUR / 52 USD / 69 AUD / 70 SGD
• NorDEUK (MOQ 100) — 53 EUR / 53 USD / 79 AUD / 79 SGD

Due to a miscalculation, TKC had to modify the price of the 40s kit from 48 to 52 USD. It’s being sold at cost after fees.

The Key Company will launch at 9:00 pm EST today. Will get more info soon. Going to start preparing the GB post.

[Moridin]

GB thread awaiting mod approval.

[Moridin]

In the meantime, while I wait for the mods' approval...

GMK Phosphorous is/will be available from...

• Asia — iLuMKB — LIVE!
• Europe — MyKeyboard.eu — LIVE!
• Oceania — Daily Clack — LIVE!
• USA — The Key Company — going live at 9:00 pm EST / 6:00 pm PST

[Moridin]

Group buy is LIVE here!

[Moridin]

(Double post, my bad, sorry. Not sure how to delete it.)