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« Reply #100 on: Mon, 10 July 2017, 14:29:08 »
I'm so excited for this. Galaxy Class is one of the few DSA sets I've been chasing for the last year and I'm ready to finally own it!
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« Reply #101 on: Tue, 18 July 2017, 14:32:18 »
What's the timescale for this? Looks great

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« Reply #102 on: Mon, 07 August 2017, 13:09:25 »
This still happening?

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« Reply #103 on: Mon, 07 August 2017, 16:19:48 »
This still happening?

Of course. I actually got the brass artisan sample today and will post pics when I get chance to shoot some. It looks fantastic!

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« Reply #104 on: Tue, 08 August 2017, 20:13:39 »
I feel like Corian would work well TNG theme.  Just saying...

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« Reply #105 on: Sat, 12 August 2017, 04:21:12 »
As little as I know about TNG, this is one fun and beautiful set. Hopefully my first and last DSA. Thank you Norbauer for facilitating this!

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« Reply #106 on: Sun, 27 August 2017, 08:52:43 »
This still happening?

Of course. I actually got the brass artisan sample today and will post pics when I get chance to shoot some. It looks fantastic!

Do you have a update on this ?

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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: A Star Trek TNG keyset from Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #107 on: Mon, 28 August 2017, 20:11:09 »
Here is a photo of the prototype artisan, in bronze. Tested and fits MX caps perfectly and has the same rough overall profile of DSA so it blends in with the set. We're experimenting with different finishes, as I don't like how the drive section is darker than the nacelles and saucer. I want to see what a fully polished version looks like, but I like how the antiquing brings out the details on the saucer. This started out as a 3D print that I made, by the way, and was cast into metal via a wax mold. I made it at incremental sizes across a range so we could pick the one that gave the best press fit onto an MX stem. Sorry it took a few weeks, but it was a lot of fun to figure all this out. :)



I'm currently waiting for the packaging sample to arrive so I can test fit it with the keys. Still hoping for a fall launch.

Also, incidentally, I'm currently offering a special finish on my Cooler Master keyboard cases that is designed to complement this set.



It is meant to be reminiscent of the characteristic textured tan finish seen on computer consoles throughout TNG.



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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: A Star Trek TNG keyset from Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #108 on: Mon, 28 August 2017, 22:44:20 »
I just started bingeing TNG, up to season 6 already, and I'm soooooooo glad I didn't miss this! (Obviously missed the first time). I want this so hard


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« Reply #109 on: Mon, 28 August 2017, 22:49:33 »
I just started bingeing TNG, up to season 6 already, and I'm soooooooo glad I didn't miss this! (Obviously missed the first time). I want this so hard

OMG, season 6. So good. I just watched "Time's Arrow" last night!

I seem to remember meeting a TNG-loving guy named Nathan at the NorCal meetup at Facebook a while back. Are you the same person, or is that just a ridiculous coincidence?

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« Reply #110 on: Mon, 28 August 2017, 22:52:08 »
Any chance of adding finishes like this to the realforce board?  :p

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« Reply #111 on: Mon, 28 August 2017, 22:59:30 »
Any chance of adding finishes like this to the realforce board?  :p

I don't see why not. If I end up using the vendor I'm thinking about using for this project, the machine shop is literally just down the road from the powder shop. Silicon Valley synergies! Here under the palm trees, the keyboard cases roll off the line next door to the Teslas. :cool:

And, yes, by virtue of being entirely made in the USA, if that's how this one plays out, I'm afraid this is going to be a pretty pricey run. But this project is my dearest child, so I want it to be the ultimate high-end bespoke keyboard case to end all keyboard cases, which means I want to do myself, in person, at the factory. (As I've said in many venues, though, I have absolutely nothing against free trade or China manufacturing; this is purely a practical concern, and a way to mix things up a bit.)

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« Reply #112 on: Tue, 29 August 2017, 12:30:00 »
gack.. wrong thread. Sigh. Please ignore.
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« Reply #113 on: Tue, 29 August 2017, 12:32:54 »
gack.. wrong thread. Sigh. Please ignore.

Haha. I had already written a reply and didn't even notice. See you over in the correct thread shortly. ;)

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« Reply #114 on: Tue, 29 August 2017, 15:33:10 »
I just started bingeing TNG, up to season 6 already, and I'm soooooooo glad I didn't miss this! (Obviously missed the first time). I want this so hard

OMG, season 6. So good. I just watched "Time's Arrow" last night!

I seem to remember meeting a TNG-loving guy named Nathan at the NorCal meetup at Facebook a while back. Are you the same person, or is that just a ridiculous coincidence?

Sadly missed the NorCal meetup, but I'll be there for the next one!  We'll definitely have to talk! :D

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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: A Star Trek TNG keyset from Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #115 on: Wed, 30 August 2017, 22:06:02 »
I just started bingeing TNG, up to season 6 already, and I'm soooooooo glad I didn't miss this! (Obviously missed the first time). I want this so hard

OMG, season 6. So good. I just watched "Time's Arrow" last night!

I seem to remember meeting a TNG-loving guy named Nathan at the NorCal meetup at Facebook a while back. Are you the same person, or is that just a ridiculous coincidence?

Sadly missed the NorCal meetup, but I'll be there for the next one!  We'll definitely have to talk! :D

Awesome. Yes, please come track me down! :)

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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: A Star Trek TNG keyset from Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #116 on: Thu, 31 August 2017, 02:34:52 »
Any chance you could add R2/3 blanks or something that could work with 65/75% without being totally random legends? The main issue is there is no good 1u key for right of enter since fn could go right of the up arrow. That said "real" 65% would be better, but even blanks would work and be somewhat cost effective still.


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« Reply #117 on: Sat, 02 September 2017, 14:03:00 »
The keyset mockups seem to be gone from the OP.

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« Reply #118 on: Sat, 02 September 2017, 21:17:23 »
The keyset mockups seem to be gone from the OP.

Ugh. Dropbox sucks so hard. They switched off their public folders as of 8/1 and now I'm going to have to go back through all my forum posts and change the links. Sorry about that. Will do when I get a chance early next week. Thanks for alerting me to the problem!

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« Reply #119 on: Sun, 03 September 2017, 20:15:48 »
Don't bother with photobucket - they did the same thing.

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« Reply #120 on: Mon, 04 September 2017, 11:27:19 »
Don't bother with photobucket - they did the same thing.

Yeah, I decided to put the images on my CDN (via Microsoft Azure) instead so I'm not beholden to these flaky services from now. Images should be working again. Sorry for the interruption.

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« Reply #121 on: Wed, 13 September 2017, 06:03:22 »
This set looks awesome, nicely done! When can I throw money at my screen for it?

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« Reply #122 on: Wed, 13 September 2017, 10:16:00 »
This set looks awesome, nicely done! When can I throw money at my screen for it?

We're getting very close now. Production preparation is done, and I have an email out to Yanbo at MassDrop to figure out the final logistical details. Norm from Tested also mentioned that he was going to do a sort of "unboxing" video on an assembly of the keyset onto an MX keyboard, and we're hoping to make that coincide with when the drop is live, so to some extent that may determine the timeline more than anything else. But I'm hoping the drop could go live within the next month or so.

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« Reply #123 on: Wed, 13 September 2017, 11:01:24 »
This set looks awesome, nicely done! When can I throw money at my screen for it?

We're getting very close now. Production preparation is done, and I have an email out to Yanbo at MassDrop to figure out the final logistical details. Norm from Tested also mentioned that he was going to do a sort of "unboxing" video on an assembly of the keyset onto an MX keyboard, and we're hoping to make that coincide with when the drop is live, so to some extent that may determine the timeline more than anything else. But I'm hoping the drop could go live within the next month or so.
Heh... I hope MD can handle the load that Tested's viewer base may generate.  :D

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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: A Star Trek TNG keyset from Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #124 on: Mon, 02 October 2017, 12:14:02 »
Getting closer. Here are some of the studio product shots. :)














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« Reply #125 on: Mon, 02 October 2017, 12:16:29 »
Getting closer. Here are some of the studio product shots. :)

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Ohhhhhhhhhhh my!

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« Reply #126 on: Mon, 02 October 2017, 13:13:56 »

Ohhhhhhhhhhh my!

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Indeed! 
I may have to get a full size board just for this set!

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« Reply #127 on: Mon, 02 October 2017, 13:34:46 »
Hype engines: engaged.

Very excited for this set. I'm certainly going to need to get a numpad so I can enjoy the whole set.

Hell, this makes me want to embed a keyboard into a glossy black desk and make a nice looking ST:TNG console.
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« Reply #128 on: Mon, 02 October 2017, 14:02:00 »
My wallet is ready… (a little bit less ready if this and Laser will drop at the same time)

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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: A Star Trek TNG keyset from Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #129 on: Mon, 02 October 2017, 21:39:59 »
Artisan Photos now. These are made by hand in New England: cast, polished, and antiqued using traditional methods by skilled actual artisans. :)





Also, looks like we'll be conducting the Group Buy right on Roddenberry.com. I was concerned about the high cost of the set already, and doing it through Massdrop was just going to add too much to the price. I think we'll be better off this way.
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« Reply #130 on: Mon, 02 October 2017, 22:20:13 »
still think this would look pretty boss on a G80-1800

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« Reply #131 on: Tue, 03 October 2017, 12:34:06 »
Artisan Photos now. These are made by hand in New England: cast, polished, and antiqued using traditional methods by skilled actual artisans. :)

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Also, looks like we'll be conducting the Group Buy right on Roddenberry.com. I was concerned about the high cost of the set already, and doing it through Massdrop was just going to add too much to the price. I think we'll be better off this way.
Looks awesome. Will this be available as a separate item? As an owner of the original Galaxy Class GB set I would love this little thing  :thumb:

PS: My Galaxy Class 60% , was it 3 years ago the first GB ? I remember it was really crazy and fun and in the end I got a set I really love.
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« Reply #132 on: Tue, 03 October 2017, 13:43:07 »
Will this be available as a separate item? As an owner of the original Galaxy Class GB set I would love this little thing  :thumb:

Yes, absolutely. We're also going to do a retrofit kit that includes the Starfleet and UFOP logo keys.

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« Reply #133 on: Tue, 03 October 2017, 16:13:23 »


Hmmm, I would love a full set of these bubblegum pink caps  :cool:

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« Reply #134 on: Wed, 04 October 2017, 10:40:21 »
****, those pics look good.  Can't wait to get some of that D! 1701D, that is!  I want a giant one of those in my apartment! They should make a galaxy class-sized artisan


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« Reply #135 on: Wed, 04 October 2017, 11:16:59 »
Artisan Photos now. These are made by hand in New England: cast, polished, and antiqued using traditional methods by skilled actual artisans. :)

That is so appropriate, it makes my head tingle.

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« Reply #136 on: Wed, 04 October 2017, 13:04:45 »
****, those pics look good.  Can't wait to get some of that D! 1701D, that is!  I want a giant one of those in my apartment! They should make a galaxy class-sized artisan


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They did kinda: https://qmxonline.com/products/star-trek-the-next-generation-enterprise-d-artisan-replica

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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: Star Trek TNG keyset/artisan by Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #137 on: Fri, 13 October 2017, 11:04:13 »
Hi all. I'm happy to report that the Group Buy for this should be live starting around November 1st at shop.roddenberry.com. I'll of course start a GB thread here at GH, but if you don't necessarily always check GH for new GBs, you can join my email list email list and I'll also announce it there too when it's live.  :thumb:

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« Reply #138 on: Fri, 13 October 2017, 11:06:28 »
Hi all. I'm happy to report that the Group Buy for this should be live starting around November 1st at shop.roddenberry.com. I'll of course start a GB thread here at GH, but if you don't necessarily always check GH for new GBs, you can join my email list email list and I'll also announce it there too when it's live.  :thumb:


Official colab, that is awesome!!!

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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: Star Trek TNG keyset/artisan by Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #139 on: Fri, 13 October 2017, 11:09:11 »
Hi all. I'm happy to report that the Group Buy for this should be live starting around November 1st at shop.roddenberry.com. I'll of course start a GB thread here at GH, but if you don't necessarily always check GH for new GBs, you can join my email list email list and I'll also announce it there too when it's live.  :thumb:


Official colab, that is awesome!!!

The people at Roddenberry are so awesome, and I feel very fortunate to be able to work with them. They were very open to hearing about the keyboard community and helping to bring this project into reality for us. I've even won some converts among them who are excited to have this set on keyboards around their offices in Hollywood. :)

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« Reply #140 on: Sat, 14 October 2017, 12:40:29 »
Honestly, I don't know much about Star Trek (other than the recent movies...), but after getting a couple of the keys from the last set in my last grab bag I'd love a full set of these keys, I love the font and colours so count me in!
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« Reply #141 on: Wed, 18 October 2017, 06:38:35 »
This looks absolutely amazing! I am excited and cannot wait for the Nov 1st date. Nonetheless I will be buying and placing on my work keyboard at the office. Do the keys allow for backlit to shine through? I look at many and cannot tell, it would not be the end of the world if not; I am just wondering if were to get a new board on my own for the sole purpose of these keycaps that I pick the right color to shine through.

(I see yellow or white light being the best pick)

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« Reply #142 on: Wed, 18 October 2017, 09:11:01 »
This looks absolutely amazing! I am excited and cannot wait for the Nov 1st date. Nonetheless I will be buying and placing on my work keyboard at the office. Do the keys allow for backlit to shine through? I look at many and cannot tell, it would not be the end of the world if not; I am just wondering if were to get a new board on my own for the sole purpose of these keycaps that I pick the right color to shine through.

(I see yellow or white light being the best pick)

These are not shine-through. There has never been a set of DSA or SA profile caps to feature legend shine-through, for a few reasons related to the double-shot process and legend location. (most legends are right over the stem, where light wouldn't fill in very well from the off-center LED).

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« Reply #143 on: Wed, 18 October 2017, 09:45:45 »
Great to know. In that case since I am looking for a personal keyboard to recap with this set I'll look for a non-color changing white backlight.

I would assume these caps fit Cherry MX boards such as the CM Storm QuickFires, Corsair Vengeance, or Logitech G610; for example. This is the case, right?

Trying to do my shopping early because I'll be ordering no matter what.

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« Reply #144 on: Wed, 18 October 2017, 10:03:07 »
Yes. The vast majority of aftermarket keycaps fit MX switches, and that includes "clones" of MX such as Gateron, Kailh, Razer, Outemu, and if they fit something else like ALPS or Topre it's something that is made very clear.

The one thing you have to keep in mind with gamer boards is that many of them have weird bottom row key sizes. The Razer Blackwidow uses a 6u spacebar, there are Corsair and Logitech boards that use 6.5u spacebars, and this affects the sizes and locations of the neighboring functionality keys. The standard for the majority of these aftermarket keysets are made for 6.25u spacebars. Some sets offer additional sized bottom row keys (for extra cost). See this article from maxkeyboard to see what I'm talking about.

From personal experience, I'll just recommend going with a Ducky brand board or KBT/KBTalking because they almost all have standard layouts. There are tons of resources here in the forum to do more research for shopping. I would start with the FAQ by CPTBadAss. Cheers  :thumb:
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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: Star Trek TNG keyset/artisan by Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #145 on: Wed, 18 October 2017, 12:53:00 »
Incidentally, guys, I'm trying to write the description of this product to go in the Roddenberry store in a way that prevents people who just stumble onto the page (i.e., keyboard n00bs) from their normal store from being totally confused.

To that end, what 100% and TKL boards could I use as examples to suggest people buy that might be a good starter keyboard to go with a core set (or core + numpad)? It would need to have a standard bottom row and spacebar to make things easy for people (i..e, not require the "alternates" set).

I was thinking of recommending the Corsair K66 and the Corsair K65. Would those be good starter boards for people to go with this set? Their advantage is that they're readily available on Amazon and comparatively inexpensive. I prefer the aesthetics of something like a Filco, but those are often hard to track down.

EDIT: Come to think of it, those Corsair boards appear to not have 1.25u modifiers all across the bottom row (looks like 1u RWin and Menu keys). Can anyone recommend a better alternative?
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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: Star Trek TNG keyset/artisan by Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #146 on: Wed, 18 October 2017, 13:00:36 »
Ducky, CM, WASD and Filco seem to be good starter boards.

Leopold, Varmilo, and Das to name a few more.
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« Reply #147 on: Wed, 18 October 2017, 13:19:36 »
http://www.coolermaster.com/product/Lines/keyboards/

Any of the MasterKeys, it's more mainstream and they might actually see it in local stores. They use standard sized keys, which is nice.

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« Reply #148 on: Wed, 18 October 2017, 13:19:42 »
I feel like the MasterKeys L PBT is a good option for the 100%, and it is at least currently available on Amazon.

Can you guys think of any a TKL board that might fit the bill? The criteria are: no backlighting, relatively cheap, standard spacebar row keys (1.25 modifiers), and readily available in MX red (the safest bet for neophytes, I feel) via Amazon Prime.

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Re: [IC] Galaxy Class: Star Trek TNG keyset/artisan by Roddenberry Entertainment
« Reply #149 on: Wed, 18 October 2017, 13:23:10 »
Filco Majestouch 2, Leopold FC980M.

Both come in black/white, one slightly has a cute fancy layout in case anyone wants to be adventurous or differentiate their new Star Trek keyboard from the one they already have, both can't be beat in retail value/out of the box quality.