[IC] The Banana Split 60 - Group Buy Launching June 1st!

[Phenix]

Please check out Wodans international kit, its only an additional costs of 23$ IIRC for an full international kit......

[ReverbSlush]

I like the new keycap set a lot. I was thinking it would be a flop because the original banana was nice, but this is extra nice!

[Arhipio]

I like the new keycap set a lot. I was thinking it would be a flop because the original banana was nice, but this is extra nice!

Glad to hear

[ideus]

Would you consider to include space bars in the base color, also?

Edit: I suggest to include space bars sets, for the split option, in standard base colors like beige and black, to mix and match with existing sets. DSA and DCS will be needed.

[nathanrosspowell]

Here's what will be included with the entire keycap set. There will be no additional kits all of these caps will be together as the base kit. It will have support for standard ANSI and ISO as well as support for all the new unique layouts.

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Updated post with the new 2D render.

Would you consider to include space bars in the base color, also?

I agree, if I were to buy the set I'd like full spacebar options. At least one color of blank key for each size that the PCB supoorts (currently missing the 2.25 blank). Mulitple colors would be a big plus.

[Arhipio]

Here's what will be included with the entire keycap set. There will be no additional kits all of these caps will be together as the base kit. It will have support for standard ANSI and ISO as well as support for all the new unique layouts.

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Updated post with the new 2D render.

Would you consider to include space bars in the base color, also?

I agree, if I were to buy the set I'd like full spacebar options. At least one color of blank key for each size that the PCB supoorts (currently missing the 2.25 blank). Mulitple colors would be a big plus.

If enough people want we can make the entire split spacebar blank, we could potentially add different colors like the dark blue spacebar option. I'm really interested in the idea of selling a separate split spacebar pack that would support popular DSA keysets like Borealis and Granite, and also just having some basic white, gray, black colored ones. Thanks for the suggestions :).

[ideus]

Excellent!, I am now totally interested in get a PCB along with some split space bar sets. The set offered is nice, but it is not the sort of colors I would really use. An old boring Joe here.

[breckstar]

Love the colors. Pretty interested in this

[aznreaper]

This is a really cool idea, just want to confirm, so will this be avaliable to purchase as the PCB since it already fits the standard case and plates? I think it could be nice to have this as an option to those who already have a case and want to try the split space on the cheap

[Arhipio]

This is a really cool idea, just want to confirm, so will this be avaliable to purchase as the PCB since it already fits the standard case and plates? I think it could be nice to have this as an option to those who already have a case and want to try the split space on the cheap

Yup you'll have the option of purchasing only the PCB. For people who want a full kit we will additionally offer a case, plates, and a keyset.

[Arhipio]

I'm thinking of hosting a poll with around 10 popular DSA keycap set. I'm thinking the top 5 will be added to the split-spacebar pack. Tell me what you guys think of this. The current key sets I have in mind: Borealis, Lightcycles, Granite, Overcast and Hana. My mind is blanking atm post any other popular set that comes to mind and I'll add it to the list. The pack would also include some basic colors like black and white. For sets like Granite and Overcast we may not even need to include them as an option they since they would be covered by the standard colors.

[waqar]

The Amazing Chocolatier
Godspeed
Dasher & Dancer
Royal Navy

[Parva Ovis]

The Amazing Chocolatier
Godspeed
Dasher & Dancer
Royal Navy

The first three are SA, not DSA.

[ideus]

I'd suggest Classic Beige, HF, Retro and Dolch.


By classic beige I meant the base color of beige sets, I know there is no a DSA set in that color but these bars can be mix and matched with existing sets.

[Tom_Kazansky]

This is a really cool idea, just want to confirm, so will this be avaliable to purchase as the PCB since it already fits the standard case and plates? I think it could be nice to have this as an option to those who already have a case and want to try the split space on the cheap

Yup you'll have the option of purchasing only the PCB. For people who want a full kit we will additionally offer a case, plates, and a keyset.

cool!
I have plan for 2 boards but if my wallet permit, I will take 3.
not sure if I will get the case and plate.

I'm thinking of hosting a poll with around 10 popular DSA keycap set. I'm thinking the top 5 will be added to the split-spacebar pack. Tell me what you guys think of this. The current key sets I have in mind: Borealis, Lightcycles, Granite, Overcast and Hana. My mind is blanking atm post any other popular set that comes to mind and I'll add it to the list. The pack would also include some basic colors like black and white. For sets like Granite and Overcast we may not even need to include them as an option they since they would be covered by the standard colors.

DSA Wolf Mark 
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do you mean you will offer (one of) these as a whole set, not just separate kits?

[Arhipio]

I'd suggest Classic Beige, HF, Retro and Dolch.


By classic beige I meant the base color of beige sets, I know there is no a DSA set in that color but these bars can be mix and matched with existing sets.

Very true, I'll add beige to the polls.

[ideus]

I'd suggest Classic Beige, HF, Retro and Dolch.


By classic beige I meant the base color of beige sets, I know there is no a DSA set in that color but these bars can be mix and matched with existing sets.

Very true, I'll add beige to the polls.

Awesome, thank you.

[Arhipio]

This is a really cool idea, just want to confirm, so will this be avaliable to purchase as the PCB since it already fits the standard case and plates? I think it could be nice to have this as an option to those who already have a case and want to try the split space on the cheap

Yup you'll have the option of purchasing only the PCB. For people who want a full kit we will additionally offer a case, plates, and a keyset.

cool!
I have plan for 2 boards but if my wallet permit, I will take 3.
not sure if I will get the case and plate.

I'm thinking of hosting a poll with around 10 popular DSA keycap set. I'm thinking the top 5 will be added to the split-spacebar pack. Tell me what you guys think of this. The current key sets I have in mind: Borealis, Lightcycles, Granite, Overcast and Hana. My mind is blanking atm post any other popular set that comes to mind and I'll add it to the list. The pack would also include some basic colors like black and white. For sets like Granite and Overcast we may not even need to include them as an option they since they would be covered by the standard colors.

DSA Wolf Mark 
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do you mean you will offer (one of) these as a whole set, not just separate kits?

The kits would be 5 or so sets of split-spacebars (2u, 2.75u and 2.25u) that would accommodate a portion of existing DSA sets and just some neutral colors like black,white and beige that would look good universally. This is a super rough estimate but I would imagine them costing around $15 for all 5. They would just be sold in a set, not individually.

[derezzed]

This is a really cool idea, just want to confirm, so will this be avaliable to purchase as the PCB since it already fits the standard case and plates? I think it could be nice to have this as an option to those who already have a case and want to try the split space on the cheap

Yup you'll have the option of purchasing only the PCB. For people who want a full kit we will additionally offer a case, plates, and a keyset.

I'm strongly considering getting a plate and PCB (and maybe a case).

[kmba]

In for updates.

[Arhipio]

In for updates.

There may be some downtime until February. Evan has a lot on his plate right now and so this month we might not get much done. But hopefully in February we can go full force and finish plate, PCB and case design. In the meantime I'll work on some 3d renders for the case and hopefully I can get them to you guys soon. We are still very excited about this project and can't wait to continue work on it. 

[toneman77]

Whoa. Saw this thread way too late... So that means sth like that would be possible?


KLE here

awesome...

[sithlord]

I just found out about this PCB. Would definitely want to get at least a PCB and plate for arrow layout.

[Arhipio]

Whoa. Saw this thread way too late... So that means sth like that would be possible?

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KLE here

awesome...

Yup

[Arhipio]

I just found out about this PCB. Would definitely want to get at least a PCB and plate for arrow layout.

Glad to hear, our focus right now is going to be purely on the plate and pcb. We might the save the case and caps for round 2.

[menuhin]

The set is just 2 keys short of HHKB number row support... (backslash and tilde)

[Arhipio]

The set is just 2 keys short of HHKB number row support... (backslash and tilde)

Those are included check the 2 bottom keys in the 2d render.

[kmba]

Maybe this has been asked. The 3d renders show a split space with two keys, while the 2d renders and supported layout pics of not show this layout, only a split with three keys. Is the 3d render layout possible?

[Parva Ovis]

Maybe this has been asked. The 3d renders show a split space with two keys, while the 2d renders and supported layout pics of not show this layout, only a split with three keys. Is the 3d render layout possible?

I wouldn't put stock in the renders being accurate, as they show a 1.25u/1u/1.25u cluster on the left side, with Swim being only 1u even though the PCB doesn't have that as an option.

[Arhipio]

Maybe this has been asked. The 3d renders show a split space with two keys, while the 2d renders and supported layout pics of not show this layout, only a split with three keys. Is the 3d render layout possible?

Yeah that was before we changed the layout. We didn't bother changing it because the look of the keysets remains the same . And no the 2d render is what you should expect.

[kmba]

Sad face. Really want a split between the v and b keys only, as b n m area splits get in the way. Thanks

[Arhipio]

Sad face. Really want a split between the v and b keys only, as b n m area splits get in the way. Thanks

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Tried offering as many different options as I could.

[kmba]

No worries.  It's a great looking setup, and I'll probably end up grabbing one anyway since I sold my last 60%, just won't be using a split.

[Arhipio]

No worries.  It's a great looking setup, and I'll probably end up grabbing one anyway since I sold my last 60%, just won't be using a split.

 

[ideus]

Is pricing information available yet? Please dismiss the question if it has been posted already, I did not read the thread entirely.

[Arhipio]

Is pricing information available yet? Please dismiss the question if it has been posted already, I did not read the thread entirely.

No not yet, good news though evan messaged me telling me he started working on the new revised pcb (with the new layout). Hopefully we can get updates for you guys pretty soon.

[ideus]

Is pricing information available yet? Please dismiss the question if it has been posted already, I did not read the thread entirely.

No not yet, good news though evan messaged me telling me he started working on the new revised pcb (with the new layout). Hopefully we can get updates for you guys pretty soon.

Thank you for the answer, this is a great project, that if it is in the right price bracket will be a hit.

[Arhipio]

Is pricing information available yet? Please dismiss the question if it has been posted already, I did not read the thread entirely.

No not yet, good news though evan messaged me telling me he started working on the new revised pcb (with the new layout). Hopefully we can get updates for you guys pretty soon.

Thank you for the answer, this is a great project, that if it is in the right price bracket will be a hit.

  It's a passion project, means a lot to have this much support. None of this would be possible without evan he has done so much for this project, glad to be working with him. 

[Arhipio]

New update! Finished the plate design. Whipped up some quick renders for you guys to check out. 

Tell me what you think we are thinking of aluminum for the material.

http://imgur.com/a/t2E4J

[derezzed]

I'm ok with aluminum if it helps keep cost down.

[sithlord]

New update! Finished the plate design. Whipped up some quick renders for you guys to check out. 

Tell me what you think we are thinking of aluminum for the material.

aluminum is cool.

Would like to see color options if possible but I understand if cost is prohibitive.

[Arhipio]

New update! Finished the plate design. Whipped up some quick renders for you guys to check out. 

Tell me what you think we are thinking of aluminum for the material.

aluminum is cool.

Would like to see color options if possible but I understand if cost is prohibitive.

I'll get back to you on that one, I would love to have the option of having different colors.

[Arhipio]

Small news, updated post with the plate renders. To the supported layouts I added support for stepped caps-lock. The caps-lock changes were applied to the plate renders. I also wanted to throw in a poll to see if you guys wanted a steel or aluminum plate.

Link to the poll

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6smZ4vRFGis6-vBGTVvfBgey5xaE1-75we7ekAq15SITdJQ/viewform

[Arhipio]

Updated plate renders with a higher contrast background. The brownish-yellow I was using before made it hard to see the highlights of the plate.

[Arhipio]

Results to the poll!



Since the poll votes were so close. I want to try and include an option for both steel and aluminum plates. Seeing how the cost for manufacturing and the material for both should be roughly the same. Tell me what you guys think about this.

As for plate cost I'm still waiting for a quote, it will be somewhere in the $30-40 price range. As for pcb's evan said they will probably be $40 each.

[megaforce]

Love the progress on this, keep up the good work! Will be in a for a plate and PCB

[Arhipio]

Love the progress on this, keep up the good work! Will be in a for a plate and PCB

Glad to hear, awesome meeting you at the meetup . We should play some league later mayhaps? 

[Arhipio]

New poll to get an estimate of how many pcb's and plates we are going to sell. Thanks for the extended support, I've said this a million times, but it means a lot to me to see this layout I tailored for myself to also be loved by others. Rock on! 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceCVpbZkCy-vVFW4zkt7kl2dXsD3iNDB3KfvSsx7uZg57QaA/viewform

[Arhipio]

Thanks for everyone who voted, we had over one hundred entries (that's insane!). And around 70 of those were in a matter of an hour after posting. 

[Giorgio]

Very happy about the possibility of using pcb mounted stabs, since for experimentation purposes I don't intend to use a plate.

Would this layout be possible?




This one surely is possible: