Author Topic: [IC] Hosho SA Keyset (Read 19909 times)

Bull1919 · « **on:** Thu, 21 May 2015, 14:56:43 »

I've been working on this set for a while which is based off of this

book cover, and now I'd like to check if anybody is interested in it and whether I should bother sending it to PMK/SP.

Here is a messy render of the set with a bunch of information.

Here is a cleaner render of a 60% layout:

Here is a new better render of a 60% layout:

Here is a render of a 60% layout with a green/blue split:

Here is a render with the keys required for a TKL:

Here are some optional mods:

Feel free to ask any question or make any recommendation as this is not set in stone.

Data · « **Reply #1 on:** Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:02:47 »

The reason none of your images are loading is because you pasted an incomplete URL between the IMG tags. The forum software doesn't know how to parse them without an image file extension.

You'll want to edit in the .jpg or .png extension or switch to URL tags. Your first one should be http://i.imgur.com/kCdlTtv.png?1 not http://imgur.com/kCdlTtv

Bull1919 · « **Reply #2 on:** Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:18:24 »

Quote from: Data on Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:02:47

The reason none of your images are loading is because you pasted an incomplete URL between the IMG tags. The forum software doesn't know how to parse them without an image file extension.

You'll want to edit in the .jpg or .png extension or switch to URL tags. Your first one should be http://i.imgur.com/kCdlTtv.png?1 not http://imgur.com/kCdlTtv

Alright thanks I'll fix that

Data · « **Reply #3 on:** Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:32:44 »

No problem.

fliptrik · « **Reply #4 on:** Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:39:19 »

This is pretty awesome. I'm personally not a huge fan of the Japanese keys. It's not a deal breaker by any means. It would be nice to have a child deal with extra English backspace keys and a few winkey options.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #5 on:** Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:40:09 »

Is this going to be dye-subbed or did you get quotes on molds OP?

sethk_ · « **Reply #6 on:** Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:45:56 »

I really like the colors

Bull1919 · « **Reply #7 on:** Thu, 21 May 2015, 16:03:37 »

Quote from: fliptrik on Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:39:19

This is pretty awesome. I'm personally not a huge fan of the Japanese keys. It's not a deal breaker by any means. It would be nice to have a child deal with extra English backspace keys and a few winkey options.

Yeah sure I could just do english legends then have all the Japanese legends as a child deal.

Bull1919 · « **Reply #8 on:** Thu, 21 May 2015, 16:08:40 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:40:09

Is this going to be dye-subbed or did you get quotes on molds OP?

Well I'm not sure if it could be dye subbed, I don't know the specifications of what is achievable with dye subbing. I am not sure exactly sure about what style of legends I will be using, as this is pretty much my first set, and I have a lot to learn.

lolpes · « **Reply #9 on:** Fri, 22 May 2015, 01:33:49 »

This really looks like an good design, props for that

the only thing I would change is eliminate the green, but that's personal opinion, maybe it looks better than I'm imagining

zabuza1997 · « **Reply #10 on:** Fri, 22 May 2015, 12:43:11 »

wow, fantastic, bae.I love the JAVansese style

hcwt · « **Reply #11 on:** Fri, 22 May 2015, 15:24:33 »

I've been wanting to buy an SA set for a while now...

This one is a big enough change that I'd be in 100%.

TalkingTree · « **Reply #12 on:** Fri, 22 May 2015, 16:26:11 »

The blue legends look better than the green ones on the red keys.
It's a beautiful design.

Bull1919 · « **Reply #13 on:** Fri, 22 May 2015, 20:31:19 »

Quote from: TalkingTree on Fri, 22 May 2015, 16:26:11

The blue legends look better than the green ones on the red keys.
It's a beautiful design.

Thanks! Next time I get to my desktop, I'll make a mockup of what that'd look like

GL1TCH3D · « **Reply #14 on:** Fri, 22 May 2015, 21:37:38 »

Very interested =O

I'll keep myself updated

Reclusive · « **Reply #15 on:** Sat, 23 May 2015, 13:39:14 »

need this in my life

Cods · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 26 May 2015, 04:51:48 »

Nice!

agong8664 · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 26 May 2015, 07:58:23 »

love it!!
Hoping to see this GB run soon.

MarkRobbo · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 26 May 2015, 08:13:10 »

Quote from: fliptrik on Thu, 21 May 2015, 15:39:19

This is pretty awesome. I'm personally not a huge fan of the Japanese keys. It's not a deal breaker by any means. It would be nice to have a child deal with extra English backspace keys and a few winkey options.

I second this, I really like the colours but not a fan of the japanese and windows key designs

Bull1919 · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 26 May 2015, 19:43:52 »

Added two new renders which should be much better.

Also thanks for the support

ccarlitos2 · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 26 May 2015, 20:47:13 »

I'm loving what you have going on here. Is there any possibility of an ergodox set?

Bull1919 · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 27 May 2015, 06:42:21 »

I could offer single blank 2u, 1.5u, and 1u keys, because i think that would have a higher chance to tip than a dedicated ergodox set

edit: Signature Plastics says that from now on, they will offer blank keycaps for every group buy, so you should be good

DrHubblePhD · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 27 May 2015, 07:01:21 »

I'm actually a fan of this, not sure what kind of board would match it well but the style is very nice

zombimuncha · « **Reply #23 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 12:36:42 »

It's very nice, but quite similar to this one: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71531.0
Maybe you guys could put your heads together and find a way to kinda consolidate the demand for both sets into one?

Bull1919 · « **Reply #24 on:** Fri, 29 May 2015, 17:48:39 »

Quote from: zombimuncha on Fri, 29 May 2015, 12:36:42

It's very nice, but quite similar to this one: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71531.0
Maybe you guys could put your heads together and find a way to kinda consolidate the demand for both sets into one?

Hm I haven't seen that one before. I think our ideas are quite different though, because their mods are brighter, and overall it seems a bit more simple than mine.

Reclusive · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 07:11:17 »

bump

would be this in a heartbeat, show some love folks

Bull1919 · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 02 June 2015, 10:54:18 »

Storing this one for now, will probably bring it back in a few months.

tangkims · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 06 July 2015, 19:51:50 »

oh man.. if this set comes out.. for sure getting it esp in SA

GL1TCH3D · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 06 July 2015, 20:35:21 »

Do you plan to have more extras kits?

I wouldn't buy this unless I could fit it on my Viper or something similar

just66in · « **Reply #29 on:** Tue, 07 July 2015, 08:20:08 »

Loving the color combinations. Will make this my first SA set if the gb happens soonsoon

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 07 July 2015, 08:34:50 »

I'm definitely digging the set, in particular the color combinations. I'd buy this if I could find room in my budget!

UKKeycaps · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 07 July 2015, 11:12:33 »

Looks pretty sweet, not so sure about the font though

Reclusive · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 16 July 2015, 09:20:03 »

keep it up lads

kirkvomit · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 19 July 2015, 10:24:48 »

Looks cool

diqkiq · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 19 July 2015, 16:13:45 »

I like this set. I'll be watching this thread for sure

andCoffee · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 20 July 2015, 17:42:37 »

Very nice set. I'd be interested if it got going on PMK.

mun2912 · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 23 July 2015, 23:58:46 »

i want a 3u space bar for my filco mini air

Jumpy · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 27 August 2015, 19:52:50 »

Quote from: UKKeycaps on Tue, 07 July 2015, 11:12:33

Looks pretty sweet, not so sure about the font though

I agree. I would love to see something a little more thematic for the font.

Also voicing support for additional compatibility sets. This would probably end up on my Leopold FC660M.

trenzafeeds · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 27 August 2015, 19:56:34 »

I agree with changing the font maybe. Was also just thinking that this would look hella with a wood case. Hope I can see this IC make a comeback!

Bull1919 · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 27 August 2015, 20:40:25 »

Quote from: trenzafeeds on Thu, 27 August 2015, 19:56:34

I agree with changing the font maybe. Was also just thinking that this would look hella with a wood case. Hope I can see this IC make a comeback!

Since the plan was for it to be SA(although change is possible), the font would be the font that SP uses with all of their SA sets. Also, I have been working on a wooden poker case (with lots of wood options) on and off for the past while, but I have been a bit too lazy to make an IC or anything. Also, I don't think that I will bring this set back until either the Otaku Kiibodo set is done on Massdrop (either by failing, or becoming successful) or if enough people express interest.

Jumpy · « **Reply #40 on:** Thu, 27 August 2015, 21:00:58 »

Quote from: Bull1919 on Thu, 27 August 2015, 20:40:25

Quote from: trenzafeeds on Thu, 27 August 2015, 19:56:34
I agree with changing the font maybe. Was also just thinking that this would look hella with a wood case. Hope I can see this IC make a comeback!

Since the plan was for it to be SA(although change is possible), the font would be the font that SP uses with all of their SA sets. Also, I have been working on a wooden poker case (with lots of wood options) on and off for the past while, but I have been a bit too lazy to make an IC or anything. Also, I don't think that I will bring this set back until either the Otaku Kiibodo set is done on Massdrop (either by failing, or becoming successful) or if enough people express interest.

Fair enough on both counts. I prefer this set to the Otaku Kiibodo set by a pretty wide margin. I've subscribed and will be in the GB if/when it happens.

dung_93 · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 29 August 2015, 00:24:21 »

great
i love SA

keyboardia1 · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 01 September 2015, 17:06:30 »

Looks great. Any plans for an ISO/international kits?

deci · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 03 September 2015, 18:41:22 »

I'm not really into SA profile anymore but this is a really pretty color scheme!

jaffers · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 03 September 2015, 20:49:03 »

I'd be totally up for this GB. Looks stunning

Bull1919 · « **Reply #45 on:** Sat, 05 September 2015, 18:38:27 »

Quote from: deci on Thu, 03 September 2015, 18:41:22

I'm not really into SA profile anymore but this is a really pretty color scheme!

I'll probably have a vote of dcs vs sa if I decide to run this.

Oobly · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 07 September 2015, 04:11:44 »

The font SP uses (Gorton Modified) doesn't have an electronic version. It's a bit like Arial, Helvetica and Engraver's Gothic fonts, with different bits from each. The "G" from Arial, the "Q" from Engraver's Gothic, etc, but some characters are not like any of them ("*" for example).

I believe the Keyboard Layout Editor uses Engraver's Gothic for SA sets. You can see in particular the "&" character doesn't match, among others, and it doesn't allow you to make the text size as large as they actually appear on the real thing. Another flaw in KLE is the colour matching. It uses the correct colour for the base of the keycap, but the keytop is lightened, so the colours in the mockup appear lighter than they really are, but I see you've used actual scans of the colour ring samples, which should give a slightly better representation. I find these to be the most accurate, even though they're still not perfect (and NN is missing): http://deskthority.net/wiki/Signature_Plastics_ABS_colours

If you're planning on using fully sculptured SA profile, you should be aware that SP doesn't have Row 4 Shift moulds yet (we've been pushing them to make them) for the 2.25x and 2.75x Shift keys. All Row 3 SA profile is not affected by this issue, of course.

Anyway, I really like the colourway on this keyset, it reminds me of Penumbra (which is still my all-time favourite set)

Vadurr · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 08 September 2015, 19:42:47 »

interested in this....love the colors!

StormyMonday · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 08 September 2015, 21:51:12 »

Quote from: Bull1919 on Fri, 29 May 2015, 17:48:39

Quote from: zombimuncha on Fri, 29 May 2015, 12:36:42
It's very nice, but quite similar to this one: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71531.0
Maybe you guys could put your heads together and find a way to kinda consolidate the demand for both sets into one?

Hm I haven't seen that one before. I think our ideas are quite different though, because their mods are brighter, and overall it seems a bit more simple than mine.

I agree, the two sets are quite different. I particularly like the lotus modifier from the other set, however your design and color choices are superior in every other way.

studyourheart · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 24 September 2015, 00:42:41 »

these are super pretty, i would be into this set!

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Author Topic: [IC] Hosho SA Keyset (Read 19909 times)