Should we pm you with questions, or can we ask them here?
Decisive! Yes!
International kits are proper double shot keys not blanks?
Standard kit does not include 0-9 and F1-F12?
Why the decision to name arrow keys?
Who will make them?
Standard kit does not include 0-9 and F1-F12?
At 104 keys, I assume it must include those.
I'd like to echo the lack of arrows question from above. And when you say "please refer to round 2" for differently colored or off centered font, what do you mean? Thanks!
*arrow question answered, please ignore that one*
I don't like arrows. But if the majority likes arrows, it will be arrows and up, down, left, right will become an extra.
I also have found Moby **** Hunters and Pandas to wander aimlessly in the sea and forest.
So I assume they will look like this? Not the layout, but I mean the keys and stuff.Show Image(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1286/5190906888_5f814dac28_b.jpg)
And I'm not getting the Arrow key thing. Or Windows Key hate.
It's quite nice.Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5259476993_ffa5a11123_z.jpg)
Count me in for a set.
How about up, down, left,right text and arrows?
Will there be a Norwegian set ? Just asking for my friend who bought the Ducky 9008; but may be interested if there was a Norwegian set :X
So i'm guessing it would look something like thisShow Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5241894359_3cea28b6b1_z.jpg )
*image courtesy of a Panda
Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5241894359_3cea28b6b1_z.jpg )
mac-style modifiers please
Could you please be more specific on these?
Text-only is doable.
Please notice that ⌘ or the apple-logo are most likely not available.
SP can create these, but it will cost a lot extra $$$ I'm afraid.
Using text, "Command" would work as the extra modifier keys for mac users.
Since "Control" is spelled out, and works with all key sets, "Command" would match and is in text.
Count me in for a set.
YES! Now i don't have to do the other one, but if it's gonna be the same as the first set imma be out.
Why is F5-F8 a different color? It really stands out; that's the only thing holding me back from placing an order.
If I can get that for my Filco 105 keys, french layout, Im in.
So, SE is SE/FI?
Full 105-key ISO SE/FI would add up to?
Also, how much one off very special layouts are? Like:Show Image(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/35/KB_Finnish_Multilingual.svg/500px-KB_Finnish_Multilingual.svg.png)
My plan is to do DE and SE layout in one set, because they do not differ that much.Show Image(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e0/KB_Sweden.svg/400px-KB_Sweden.svg.png)Show Image(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/KB_Germany.svg/400px-KB_Germany.svg.png)
(Most of that blue stuff on both layouts will not appear on my set.)
Finnish layout looks quite different, if you really want all those blue labels as well. The problem is, that those extra letters on the A-Z-keys will spoil the simple centered layout (for that reason there will be no EUR-sign on European layouts).
It is doable, but be aware that there is only one text-color available, as SP can't do tripple shot key caps!
Also you need some others to order a Finnish set, to get a reasonable price.
I'm very disappointed! I thought you would come up with something entirely different and would just take your time for preparation end enquiration.
To be serious:
I don't want to steal Round 2 away from you. I just felt that Round 2 will not be what I want or need. The idea is to do some extra keys, plus some national layouts. It will not be the same as Round 1, because all labels will be centered and maybe in all-caps.
I would really love if you would carry on with Round 2, what ever outcome it will have!
DOOOOOOOOD!
ok well since you put it that way then I'mma still think of something for round two or round 10 whatever it comes to then, most likely I don't want to do anything similiar but I think lots of people still want round 1 stuff.
*HUGZ*
Acctualy that's just my dream, might have to get it lasered some time...
Ah, so SE stands for Sweden, which is same layout as Finnish one. I'm just more used with SW... I'm happy with it if it's include num-row and other special character buttons too...
Apart from € on E and µ, all blue labels are included? Which is my main concern.
7 to 0 [,{,},] are doable if needed. 2 to 5 will be different between SE and DE layout. Might get a little more expansive, will enquire on that later.
ps: ISO country codes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166-1_alpha-2#SE).
I might like it more if there was an option for black spacebar and black F1-F12 keys.
Edit: Black spacebar is already an option. Just the F1-F4 & F8-F12 then.
7bit,
how compatible are these kits and extras with the MO1 keyset ?
You mentioned the color scheme is the same exact; but what about the fonts is it the same ?
I definitely want the function key set. But I have a POS keyboard, so I have that row of keys.
I might be the only one, though...
So I suppose you will ship from Germany after you'll get the package from Signature? Asking because of shipping costs later
Could you please be more specific on these?ideally:
Text-only is doable.
Please notice that ⌘ or the apple-logo are most likely not available.
SP can create these, but it will cost a lot extra $$$ I'm afraid.
ideally:
Alt -> Command/Cmd (x2)
Win -> Option/Opt (x2)
Contextual Menu -> blank (x1)
Also, independent of macos, CapsLock -> Control would be nice
So I skimmed this thread and couldn't find any mention about the Sprues. Will you get Signature Plastics to cast these new keys so that they have the Sprue on the back, instead of the front like last time?
Picture taken from the Round 1 thread:Show Image(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/774/p1010795f.jpg) (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/p1010795f.jpg/)
Just a quick question: there are two Command keys in the modifier set, yes? Your 1st-page listing makes it look like just one.
If a couple of blank (1 1/4 size) were added to either the basic or modifier set, that would be good. My interest is growing. That black Cherry board looks fantastic with these keys...
So I skimmed this thread and couldn't find any mention about the Sprues. Will you get Signature Plastics to cast these new keys so that they have the Sprue on the back, instead of the front like last time?
Picture taken from the Round 1 thread:Show Image(http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/774/p1010795f.jpg) (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/p1010795f.jpg/)
I'd be quite interested in the possibility of double spaced (for matrix/pos) vertical and/or horizontal enter, shift, backspace, space and function keys to name a few. Also for the same application, single spaced versions of keys that are typically 1 1/4 (ctrl, alt, tab, etc) would be legendairy.
Failing that, it's already awesome that there's a colemak/dvorak option :D
I actually just registered for this forum because of this thread. I have a new cherry POS keyboard, and f13-f24 would be wonderful! But I would like to check- you are only going to order one type of set, correct?
(Matching F1-F24 plus replacement extra keys would be AMAZING, but I doubt that is possible..)
Other people with POS keyboards who mentioned this- perhaps we - AKA someone with more than a single post- could organize an order for a function set? I have a cheryy MX 8100 and the relegendable keys are.. lackluster. And I personally do not have the money for a full set :/
I'm in for a standard set (and would like command and option keys if possible).
As I currently don't own a Filco, I will probably be putting a set on a Leopold once they are available for sale...
No key puller? ;)
Also, count me in if you need a US distro point. I"m mailing stuff out to geekhackers all the time as it is.
Btw, while we are at this. We should also make a special spacebar/second spacebar for the new and upcoming Leopold boards since sooner or later a lot of people now ordering the set will end up with those. They are entirely different from Filco/Ducky/Cherry. I can measure out mine later if this order sets off before the public launch of those keyboards.
I'm in for a standard kit. Will there be the orange WASD keys or can we choose a color? Or no to both?[/QUOTE
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Thats a sort of extra which will not go into any of the kits listed.
From Round 1 I know that the price for 50 sets orange WASD will be @ $3.20 per set.
I will set up a separate poll on these extra whishes.
Color is fixed, except it might be a bit darker or lighter.
There is still room for inclusion of single-spaced keys. These have the cheapest per key price. Please tell me which keys you need and at which row.
Welcome to GeekHack!
There are 4 guys now ffor F13-F24 so I will include these along with the black F1-F4, F8-F12 in tto the function pack.
Again, please tell me which keys you need and at what position.
Quote from: HungryPillow;263853I'm in for a standard kit. Will there be the orange WASD keys or can we choose a color? Or no to both?[/QUOTE
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Thats a sort of extra which will not go into any of the kits listed.
From Round 1 I know that the price for 50 sets orange WASD will be @ $3.20 per set.
I will set up a separate poll on these extra whishes.
Color is fixed, except it might be a bit darker or lighter.
OK I'm also in for the colored WASD and all black F1-F12 keys :) Thanks.
blanks should be cheaper than double-shots. I will enquire on that.
If there is no consensus if the colors should be darker or lighter, or if the majority agrees to have the same colors again, it will be compatible to Round 1. The difference is that this time all labels are centered. It will be the same font, because
- signature has nothing else in stock (other font would be very costly)
- I like it that way;-)
It will also be the same profile. I thought about SA-profile, but they told me they can only do row 3 for Cherry switches in SA-profile.
So, if you just want the extras without the standard kit: be welcome!
Colemak and Dvorak kits contain all the additional caps needed to have these layouts, including keys with the nubs usually at F and J.
I will post all those layouts one after the other.
Please do. A blank to replace the Menu key would be great.
Is there a projected timescale for this, by the way? No deadline for orders, payment etc.?
So how about orange arrow keys?Sticking with the theme maybe they could say
...
But the numbers, functions keys, window, control, alt, shift, tab, enter, numpad etc etc is all going to be centered ???
To be honest i don't think it will look good like that. Also it's better to keep it the same like Mo1 this way more people can participate by ordering just
the cheaper kits to supplement their Mo1 full set.
Because it's gonna look weird when using the colemak kit that some of the keys are centered; and others are not.
Same reason why colors should also be same as Mo1.
So hopefully we can do a poll to keep the font/alignment/color from Mo1 for compatibility sake so 50+ people from Mo1 can participate without having to buy a full set again :{
Yeah i hope to see this :X
Sticking with the theme maybe they could say
- Forward (or forth)
- Back
- Left
- Right
There is still room for inclusion of single-spaced keys. These have the cheapest per key price. Please tell me which keys you need and at which row.
If possible in single width I'd want Ctrl, Win, Alt, Alt, Win, Context menu key, Ctrl (all the keys at the bottom). At least on my board they're the same profile as the zxc... row. Hopefully there's others that need single width too and they can confirm if theirs are the same profile.
I'd be happy with blank keys for these ones if others are too.
I see how easily these things can get derailled as the clamour for more options increases.
Nice work 7bit.:thumb:
If possible in single width I'd want Ctrl, Win, Alt, Alt, Win, Context menu key, Ctrl (all the keys at the bottom). At least on my board they're the same profile as the zxc... row. Hopefully there's others that need single width too and they can confirm if theirs are the same profile.
I'd be happy with blank keys for these ones if others are too.
Well, the DCS family is the same profile for both of the rows. In addition to the aforementioned I'd also be interested in single width backslash, tab, and some type of modifier key other than function (like hyper). I'd get a couple of sets of those (at least 3).
I'm still holding out for double width space/shift/enter/backspace/function (and maybe delete), but there's not much interest in those I think. Maybe I'll do a custom order myself eventually.
I am also in for a standard set plus DE-language set.
However I do have 2 wishes:
1) key puller
2) I really liked the orange WASD keys from the last order. HOWEVER I don't play WASD but ESDF so it doesn't bother me that those weren't included so far. STILL I would LOVE some orange keys to replace my ESDF with! I would prefer blanks but that makes double shots moot.
So how about orange arrow keys? White still works on orange as we saw from WASD. Having a set of orange arrow keys in one of the modifier packs or seperately should be feasible, no? Alternatively, the arrows could just be on the side of the keys instead of on top, which I also like quite a lot.
Hope someone besides me would be in for that.
So, just out of curiosity, these are cylindrical rather than spherical keys, right? Does SP even do spherical keys? Cause that would be awesome.
See my "Signature Plastics Novelty Keys (http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:9617)" post for sphericals. Can't remember their three letter code for these. Notice they are lying about only being able to do one font.
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I only have one problem with this so far:
A sole standard kit would be kinda useless for me, I would defo need a DE layout kit to complement. But I only saw 4 or 6 votes for these.
Do you need 50 for each kit or 50 in total to make it feasible?
Once again, pease tell me which row! I need to know that in order to decide to add it into that POS-kit or as for \ or \ | to be added into the Numeric kit.
I would be maybe interested in some of these myself!!!
I think i understand what you mean about the alignment. So the alphabets which already are centered will be the same as this mo; also assuming the size is also the same.
But the numbers, functions keys, window, control, alt, shift, tab, enter, numpad etc etc is all going to be centered ???
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[1] If you want off-center labels, or a different color (e.g. pink),
please refer to Round TWO (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=12682)!
Sorrie :D
Single width \| can be either row 2 (as standard on qwerty row) or row 4 (spacebar row). People will have this in either standard location or somewhere more convenient on the reprogrammable boards (like row 4 in my case), so for flexibility purposes, the less of an angle the better I'd think (row 2 dcs is 3 degrees). Honestly, having the key as single width is already huge, so I can deal with the angle differences. I'm used to it :p
Single width Tab: Row 2
Ctrl, Win, Alt, Menu, Hyper (or whichever you'd prefer): Row 4 spacebar
(if you decide to do them) Double width (goes on top of two switches) space/shift/enter/backspace/function/delete: These are fairly quirky as far as angles go, since they can be vertical or horizontal and people will place them in weird locations. I think that either row 3 or no angle at all (SP might force this) would be the best compromise for a set of these.
has arrows vs up/down/left/right been decided? i strongly prefer arrows
The Cherry Ones are the best, Signature's are kinda stubby.Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5007/5267206384_131bab5629_z.jpg)
OK, arrows will be included to the standard set, along with Up, Down, Left, Right.
For gamer keys, please wait for a separate poll to show up over the week-end.
ps: I added AT/DE/SE-layout-kit to first post.
Alas, somebody asked Cherry and they said no way would they ever sell keys separately. I suspect there is equipment still at the German and Chinese equivalent of Signature gathering dust somewhere.
Anyway, my point is it never hurts to ask if Signature has the molds for different arrows.
Have to consider this, missing those Alt Gr-s atleast for {[]}, makes me bit uneasy...
Having large centred numbers for the number row too would be very cool.
The numbers will be slightly larger than in my layout-samples. But if you mean just plain 1234567890 for the number row, I think I will put this into the next poll.
Yes, just like the numpad!
It's really strange, one wants 3 or even more symbols squeezed onto a key, the other wants just one.
Black or grey? It's your choice![1]
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[1]Disclaimer: There must be a reasonable number of weired folks like you and me to include that.
price for 50 or 25 sets | votes | price
Standard kit ..... $50 | 44 | $50
UK kit ............ $7 | 6 | $28
AT/DE/SE kit ..... $14 | 5 | $70
FR kit ........... $13 | 0 | n/a
NL kit ........... $12 | 0 | n/a
Colemak kit ....... $5 | 7 | $16
Dvorak kit ........ $8 | 1 | $200
Modifier kit ..... $18 | 18 | $19
Numeric kit ...... $10 | 10 | $16
Function kit ..... $10 | 15 | $12
Count me in! I love the dolch/round one color scheme and big centered legends; that was really a perfect set imo.
Orange arrow keys would look cool. I had WASD there on my Round 1 set for a while and it looked nice with the orange Geekhack key in the opposite corner.
okay, help me out here, I'm a noob.
What's the reason for those replacement caps?
Why would I slap those on a Filco? Pure aestehtics?
Silly question: a German replacement set obviously won't fit an US layout keyboard, right?
okay, help me out here, I'm a noob.
What's the reason for those replacement caps?
Why would I slap those on a Filco? Pure aestehtics?
Silly question: a German replacement set obviously won't fit an US layout keyboard, right?
*great diagrams*
did you make those diagrams? they're great :D
@ 7bit
Just noticed your avatar. Nice!
I'd appreciate it if you could post the picture of the Colemak kit when your able to.
No they're all 7bit's work, I stole them from the OP.
Awesome Smiley Novelty Key.
With a little bit of effort Signature could make it awesome.Show Image(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4749161990_9730cde82a_z.jpg)Show Image(http://img3.prosperent.com/images/250x250/rlv.zcache.com/awesome_smiley_face_awesome_face_tshirt-p235327607573557534qi42_400.jpg)
And if they can pop ASCII into a machine they can print this. I can't even imagine the millions of dollars Signature plastic is leaving on the table, the unimaginative sots.
ಠ_ಠ
I will ask if they can make a ಠ_ಠ key. The 2 a-s sideways with an underscore should not be much of a problem. Don't know if they have these "a with dot in the middle" in stock.
I hadn't voted for the numeric kit, but I would now! :-)
Standard kit ...... $50 51
UK kit ............. $7 7
AT/DE/SE kit ...... $14 5
FR kit ............ $13 1
NL kit ............ $12 0
Colemak kit ........ $5 8
Dvorak kit ......... $8 2
Modifier kit ...... $18 18
Numeric kit ....... $10 11
Function kit ...... $10 16
Dropping this in here too just to be safe.Show Image(http://imgur.com/QPRIO.jpg)
OOoo. A money key!
That one has to be green.Show Image(http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/77552/77552,1278885127,1/stock-photo-computer-keyboard-with-money-key-business-background-56955457.jpg)
And if they can do Wingdings 0x37....Show Image(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=14157&stc=1&d=1292769311)
I'm in for a standard set (at least).
Also, I have all the gear necessary to ship from here, if there's still a need for a US-based shipper.
You own a key caps collation machine? Why didn't you tell us before?Ha! I meant "I'm equipped to do (general-purpose) shipping from here"...
ps: Thanks for offering help, but I think I found at least two GHers to do the job.
Before I vote/commit, I just want something clarified. So does the Standard Kit ($50+S&H) consists of:
- standard 104 keys (w/sterile numpad keys, text cursor keys, super instead of win/apple/other keys)
- stepped Control + Caps Lock
- wide flat Control (to replace std caps lock)
- 2x Geek Hack keys
- standard 4 arrow keys
for a total of 113 key caps?
I ask because the standard arrow keys aren't pictured in the Standard-Layout picture and the other additional 5 are pictured.
Bit confusing with 2 threads and polls now. Not sure if I should vote on both?
On the other I voted on the POS kit (I gather this includes all the standard keys along with some choices of different sized keys), the gaming kit and the toy kit.
@twichty and 7bit
thanks for the answers guys.
I checked all the doubleshot replacement threads, but couldn't find anything
is there an option to get some colored blank keys?
Like some red/white/lavendar/orange blanks?
Orange blanks will happen (at least for single-sized keys). I'm not sure about the other colors. I keep that on the list for the next poll.
Orange blanks will happen (at least for single-sized keys). I'm not sure about the other colors. I keep that on the list for the next poll.
Now that I think of it, these orange blanks could look awesome mixed with black blanks. I'd definitely buy a set.Me too!
Orange blanks will happen (at least for single-sized keys). I'm not sure about the other colors. I keep that on the list for the next poll.
Boy, I'm so in when those are an option.
Colored / Orange blanks. way too yummy!!!
*edit*
Blank ctrl shift, alt, backspace and enter keys would be killer tho...
Now that I think of it, these orange blanks could look awesome mixed with black blanks. I'd definitely buy a set.
Me too!
Meta is alt. Windows is Super. Just for reference.
And welcome to geekhack!
OK, valid point. But I've yet to see any UNIX like OS that didn't have meta mapped to alt.
Windows is still super though :-P.
Thanks for the warm welcome. Quick question, I am assuming that the extra caps lock and control keys are so you can switch them? ie move the the left control key to the left of 'A'. Then move the caps lock to the left-control position.
I certainly don't need it. But if I could get a control key in the profile of the caps lock key, that would be awesome. Since I'm one of those UNIX beard types, and I ALWAYS remap caps lock to control. So a key there that actually says control would be brilliant.
I'm not even sure what we're talking about. But I saw some round 2 thread, and the round 3 thread, then another offshoot round 3 thread, and I see some cool pictures of orange keys and some suggestions for other cool things, and I wanted to be cool too so here I am.
Actually I really like the multi-color scheme with the old skool centered lettering, etc.. so I answered the poll for a standard set and a gaming set I think. btw orange is cool and not just on Halloween.
Can someone wake me up when it's actually time to pay for something?
Requesting "retro" sized ctrl/alt keys to be included in either the pos or modifier set. This will instantly make the set compatible with all vintage boards without winkeys and also some modern boards that use the wider ctrl/alt keys such as the black widow, ione boards, scorpius m10, etc.
These are already on my list of questions to nerve-kill Mrs. Signature with.
Edit: Nonsense! I already ask and got a response on these 1 1/2 sized bottom-row keys!
2xCONTROL, 2xALT, SUPER, HYPER, META and CAPS LOCK
will cost $10 per set (25 sets to be produced) maximum.
I will add this as an extra in the next poll.
Forgive my newness, I am still learning the geekhack lingo. But, can I switch the caps-lock and left control with this new proposed set?
also: the wish for an Awesome-Face key was mentioned. Geekhack keys are already in the main set. I remember in the Round Two thread a trollface key was mentioned.
Would a generall novelty key-kit be a feasible thing?
With awesome-face, geekhack, troll-face, the AscII eyes, windings keyboard
we would already have five. I am sure we could come up with 5 more without a problem (I for example would still suggest a "42" key :p ). Put 2 of each in the kit, makes it a 20 key kit. Possible?
A GNU/Linux penguin key (to replace the windows key)? Or am I pushing my luck with these linux requests? :-)
Also, could you put me down for a colemak and dvorak set. I can't re-vote on the poll to add them. I have always wanted to experiment with alternative layouts and this seems like a good chance.
The more suggestions 7bit considers the longer it'll take to finalize options. This is why round two ended up being a huge thread full of random requests and ideas. I like the options as they are now.
How about white keys with blue WASD and arrows? Just throwing suggestions out there...
At your service!Show Image(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=14182&stc=1&d=1292946323)
You did mean that, actually, didn't you?
I'd like a couple of 42 keys. Belgium man, if I sign up for any more keys this'll get expensive.
I'd like a couple of 42 keys. Belgium man, if I sign up for any more keys this'll get expensive.
Belgian layout?
I'll put it into the next poll. Could be added to the FR-kit.
No, don't!
"42" triggers deeply ingrained pavlovian responses in the form of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy references. For example "What? I don't understand." will almost always be followed by "Where's the tea?", as (according to Zaphod Beeblebrox) these phrases are all you'd have to program an electronic replacement for Arthur Dent's brain to say. "Who'd know the difference?". Anyway:
Belgium - see Censorship (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life,_the_Universe_and_Everything#Censorship)
Tell me your address and I will have you woken up in time.
What do you prefer:
130dB siren or ice-cold water-splash?
I think the siren would work. Ice cold water just pisses me off.
Not sure if it has been suggested, but I'd be interested in a modifier kit compatible with an MX-11800.
This would be a backspace-sized right Shift, Tab-sized Ctrl/Alt and bigger space bar.
I commit to the standard key set and the addtional gamer (orange) set on the other thread. (Note: this is for the filco keyboards)
At your service!Show Image(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=14182&stc=1&d=1292946323)
You did mean that, actually, didn't you?
regarding the novelty keys:
what to do, I can't draw worth ****...
Didn't we have some paint, I mean photoshop wonderboys/girls in the other replacemen order thread?
Where are they now?
I guess 42 ...
Hmmm, a 42 keycap? Yellow with blue numbers? :biggrin:
Hmmm, a 42 keycap? Yellow with blue numbers? :biggrin:
I'm looking for a Colemak ISO layout. I guess that would mean I'd have to take the standard edition + UK and Colemak kits?
Would be very appreciated by all those few UK-users!!!
The J-shape enter is the one which makes UK-layout pricy:
> J-shape Enter, black color: 25 keys @ 3.91/each
This is nearly $4 for the enter key. Then comes that shorter shift and an additional key for that gap.
A separate Colemak-ISO-kit would save you $2, at the expense of loosing all UK-GeekHack-members as friends, just because you refuse to support their layout!
If you think of the extra keys as a waste, then think of your next girlfriend!
She will appreciate it, if you would make her ear rings out of them.
Or use them for yourself as cuff links.
The problem with these different colors are, that it is quite costly, because the must be done in a separate batch. It is no problem to have 42 or FORTYTWO on a key in one of those 3 colors so far.
I will set up a new poll and will add these requests.
Please don't be too much disappointed, if these end up like FR or NL kit.
I was actually just kidding about a 42 key. If I put every 'special' key on a keyboard there would be no room left for the regular keys.
Also, you would have even more sets to collate.
@ everybody:
I set up a new thread (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=13664) where everybody can specify quantities for any kit on the list, by sending me (7bit_vote) a personal message.
See How to vote (http://geekhack.org/showpost.php?p=267465&postcount=2) for more details.
You can change these quantities at any time, which would not be possible in a conventional poll.
Could ask iMav to sticky that one... Also how often or at all are you going to update listing?
So long as everyone follows directions, it should be nice and easy to hack together a python/perl/php/whatever script to parse them and dump out a nice CSV file or something similar.
Hell, if you're a windows user, you can even do it directly in powershell, and have an excel pop out.
Hey, will the orange blank single sized keys have all F1 ~ F12 row key or only half of them?
Like in this pic below.Show Image(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=14170&stc=1&d=1292799928)
Also, when will you order em?
If january, damn, I'll have to hesitate in buying a topre :|
Hey 7bit, I just wanted to say thanks for all the work you've put in so far, and for putting up with the dozens of questions.
7bit,
Sorry if it's too late in the game for suggestions, but would anyone be interested in some media keys? Since the filco, leopold, ducky and many other keyboards don't have dedicated media keys, I've been remapping keys like print, scroll lock, pause and some of the function keys via software to be media keys for volume up, down, mute, play/pause, previous, and next. Anybody interested in having a small little set of those 6 keys? adding it to an existing set? Just throwing it out there. Thanks again 7bit.
Edit:
All could be top row, and of the darker/almost black shade of gray
@ 7bit
You really are doing a fantastic job but there are a couple of things that could be clearer:The first question because I'm a bit hazy on what's supposed to be happening and when. The second question because some parts of my order rely on other parts being available i.e. how much do I want the standard set if I can't get the UK set? I'm sure that I'm not the only one who's in that situation.
- Is the sticky thread taking orders and if so do payments follow?
- What's the minimum number of smaller sets (modifier, POS, etc.) that we must reach for an order to be viable?
Keep up the good work but take a break for Christmas though please!
POS or Function kit:
VOLUME UP, VOLUME DOWN, MUTE, NEXT TRACK, PREVIOUS TRACK, PLAY,
or just plain:
UP, DOWN, MUTE, NEXT, PREV, PLAY ?
What about RECORD, EJECT, FAST FORWARD, FAST BACKWARD,
NOISE, MONITOR, MONO, STEREO, QUADRO, PHONO, TAPE, ... ?
Are these standard symbols a possibility? Does SP already have them ready?
Top row in picture, 1st possibility
1. Rewind, (that can also act as previous track, or rewind when held)
2. Play, (can be used via software to act as play/pause)
3. Fast Forward, (that can also act as next track, or ff when held)
4. Mute
5. Volume Down (this one features two sound waves)
6. Volume Up
Middle, Eject Icon
bottom row in picture, 2nd possibility (These look just like the media keys you'll find on macbooks)
I suggest these if going with symbols, as they look the simplest and easy to make.
Botton row in picture 2nd possibility
1. Rewind, (that can also act as previous track, or rewind when held)
2. Play/Pause, (can be used via software to act as play/pause)(I prefer just the play icon as top row)
3. Fast Forward, (that can also act as next track, or ff when held)
4. Mute (Just speaker cone w/ no sound waves)
5. Volume Down (this one features one sound wave)
6. Volume UpShow Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5288132785_5d1b4f35cb_b.jpg)
I did not include keys such as record, eject, fast backward, noise, monitor, mono, stereo, quadro, phono, or tape, as those are keys that most consumers don't use on a regular basis. If one wanted fancy keys like that, it'd prob be best to set up a seperate SP order or buy a new KB for things like ProTools, Logic, etc. I don't particularly care for eject, as disc's are not used as often anymore.
But the average person probably uses those media keys to control music playback from iTunes or any other media player.
If symbols are not an option, then I would think characters could look like...Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5010/5288755674_459dd220ac_b.jpg)
Fast Forward looks a little much typed out on a single key, so I think an abbreviation looks best, and to keep things symmetrical, Rewind abbreviated to REW.
Edit: of course, these would be of top row key profile, and in the darker shade gray/black w/ white font, I would imagine putting them in place of function keys on the keyboard. For those using OSX, keys like Print, Num Lock, and Pause are remapped to F13-F15, that's where I currently place volume keys in OSX.
it's looking pretty bad for my mac-only modifier keys (in the modifier kit) in the vote thread. could we just include the 2x OPTION and 2x COMMAND (and hopefully 1x blank 1 1/4") in the standard set? i don't think i can justify the price of a reduced-quantity modifier kit, and since proper mac modifier keys are the only reason i would order, that would probably lead me to not order any key sets at all...
7bit, I've been out of touch for a while due to the holidays, but if you want, I can hack up a quick python script that can parse them, and then upload/format/post/whatever, if you like.
I already have a bunch of python scripts that I use to generate my own teaching web pages, so it's pretty straightforward to do. Just let me know.
The only kits which would not happen right now are FR, NL and Dvorak.
Bump !
How many sets do you require so it can "happen" ?
I voted for a FR set today, and could probably use some more...
You should post it here (http://geekhack.org/showthread.php?t=13664&page=73) dude.
This thread seems the older one of that one anyway.
Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5241894359_3cea28b6b1_z.jpg)
If I can get that for my Filco 105 keys, french layout, Im in.
You'd have MUCH better luck asking in Classifieds or in the Round 5/6 thread over on DT. Just FYI.Show Image(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5285/5241894359_3cea28b6b1_z.jpg)
If I can get that for my Filco 105 keys, french layout, Im in.
This one was EPIC Journey and i was a part of it too.
i have on of these ROUND3 Standard KIT but i trying to find a spare ENTER key.
Anyone has one to spare/sell ?
Thank you
in the Round 5/6 thread over on DT. Just FYI.
in the Round 5/6 thread over on DT. Just FYI.
I thought all that was SA caps?? These were DCS caps.
in the Round 5/6 thread over on DT. Just FYI.
I thought all that was SA caps?? These were DCS caps.
Well I didn't know that, actually (thanks). That was before my time. But with 7bit and crew mainly posting at DT I figured the current Round X thread would be the best possibility of running into someone with Round 3 extras. Don't you think?