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Title: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: GROUP BUY DATE ANNOUNCED
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:32:08
Hello everyone!
I would like to introduce a set I have been working on for quite awhile

The inspiration for this keycap set was a post-apocalyptic wasteland full of toxins, poisonous gas, and hazardous materials.
Instead of going for more of a chaotic theme for these keycaps, I decided to give it a more modern and clean touch.
The result of these ideas gave way to my latest creation...

xPBT POISON
Group buy: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115041.msg3089236#msg3089236

(https://i.imgur.com/NdBzAa6.jpg)

| Color Scheme |
(https://i.imgur.com/coZSUqo.png)

| Proposed Kits |

(https://i.imgur.com/2AMyn1T.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/L4oztN0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/52OjFB4.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/n1pkKfl.jpg)



| Renders |

(https://i.imgur.com/ejuZh5D.jpg)
Ikki68 Aurora by Wuque Studio

(https://i.imgur.com/eQcEbbY.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/grIT1fj.png)
Cypher by Cable Car Designs

(https://i.imgur.com/T7n9u56.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/IXmlDHe.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/bhjQLxR.png)
Saka68 by CMM Studio

(https://i.imgur.com/ykoFLhd.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ly6sxYY.png)
D60 Lite by KBD Fans

(https://i.imgur.com/Ej9zTeE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/hv0CiGM.png)
Maja by Vulcan

| Pricing |

(https://i.imgur.com/YBukBa9.png)

| Vendors |
 USA: Bosla Supply
 SEA: Zion Studios
 ASIA: Hex Keyboards
 CA: Desk Hero
 UK: Cable Cult
 EU: My Keyboard
 JAPAN: Base Keys


| Collaborations |

 Cable Cult - xPBT POISON Aviator Cable
(https://i.imgur.com/gKcKx0k.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/InKe1nc.jpg)

More
9 INCH APROX COIL

4 FEET OF STRAIGHT LENGTH

USB A-C

BLACK GX16 4 PIN AVIATOR CONNECTOR

ALL CABLES MADE WITH USB 2.0 COMPLIANT CABLE
All cables will be made once GB ends, please allow 8 weeks from the end of the GB for cables to ship
as with all group buys the usual stuff so no refunds, and time scales may slip depending on quantity of cables ordered.
if you need anything else let me know

 Asero Foundry - xPBT POISON Artisan
(https://i.imgur.com/Se8ujac.png)

If you are interested in collaborating, feel free to contact me through reddit u/xdarzzyx

| Interest Check |
Please fill out this interest check too,
any feedback would be greatly appreciated and would improve the overall quality of this keyset :D
(https://i.imgur.com/Ksl7Rvh.png) (https://forms.gle/FcqP6HVZQz8N1m83A)

| Socials |
(https://i.imgur.com/DvogRS7.png) (https://discord.gg/nAvDYKm3CE)

| Samples |
(https://i.imgur.com/PV6VVoq.png) (https://imgur.com/a/QLYMKJC)
Click the checkmark for sample photos.
The sample shown here is not a representative of the final product.
We will make necessary revisions once the group buy has begun.


| To Do List |

- Get Feedback & Make Changes

- Decide on what collaborations to do

- Find Vendors

- Get pricing from Vendors

- Move on to group buy!

| Other Information on Keycap Set |


Manufacturer: xPBT (XODIA)
Material: PBT
Process: Dye Sublimation
Profile: OEM
Thickness: 1.5mm



(https://i.imgur.com/XkbVI6G.jpg)
If you would like to support this set please link this in your profile signature!
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Special thanks to Zytin, 0utsmart, johnn, and Drive-in TORI  for all of their support!



GROUP BUY DATE: 10/20/21 - 11/20/21


Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:33:35
Changelog

4/25

4/27

4/25

6/14

10/8
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: Kokaloo on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:36:18
inb4 "yUp tHiS sEt MaKeS mE fEeL sIcK aLrIgHt"
please consider 40s
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:39:38
Quote from: Kokaloo on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:36:18
inb4 "yUp tHiS sEt MaKeS mE fEeL sIcK aLrIgHt"
please consider 40s

Sure I'll consider 40s if a lot of people are interested  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: hali on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:48:11
finally some more good green sets, can backspace be mod coloured thanks
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: Beenoman on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:52:09
wtf why is backspace alpha colored
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:56:12
Quote from: hali on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:48:11
finally some more good green sets, can backspace be mod coloured thanks

Noted  :thumb: I'll make the backspace colored if a lot of people request it
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:59:24
Quote from: Beenoman on Thu, 15 April 2021, 17:52:09
wtf why is backspace alpha colored

I made it alpha colored out of my own personal preference. I wanted to see if others liked it as well. If a majority of people prefer the backspace to be colored I wouldn't mind changing it.
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: Slayer77 on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:02:15
Reverse dyesub in PBT means potential warping, higher prices. Why not consider JTK/GMK?

Really like the set btw!

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Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: TyPo.mk on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:15:41
Quote from: Slayer77 on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:02:15
Reverse dyesub in PBT means potential warping, higher prices. Why not consider JTK/GMK?

Really like the set btw!

Sent from my GM1911 using Tapatalk

Stop falling for Simon memes


Also why the heck is pipe mod but backspace alpha
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:24:04
Quote from: Slayer77 on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:02:15
Reverse dyesub in PBT means potential warping, higher prices. Why not consider JTK/GMK?

Really like the set btw!

Sent from my GM1911 using Tapatalk

I'll consider those manufacturers, but I prefer PBT since ABS shine overtime.
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:26:47
Quote from: TyPo.mk on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:15:41
Quote from: Slayer77 on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:02:15
Reverse dyesub in PBT means potential warping, higher prices. Why not consider JTK/GMK?

Really like the set btw!

Sent from my GM1911 using Tapatalk

Stop falling for Simon memes


Also why the heck is pipe mod but backspace alpha

Lol it seems like the coloring is throwing a lot of people off. I'm aware that the colors for some of the keys aren't traditional (as many have pointed out the alpha colored backspace) but I personally like the colors to be like this. If the community prefers the traditional mod and alpha coloring then I will change it as needed  :D
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: Zeelobby on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:32:27
Quote from: TyPo.mk on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:15:41
Quote from: Slayer77 on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:02:15
Reverse dyesub in PBT means potential warping, higher prices. Why not consider JTK/GMK?

Really like the set btw!

Sent from my GM1911 using Tapatalk

Stop falling for Simon memes


Also why the heck is pipe mod but backspace alpha
PBT user. Not simon memer. And reverse dyesub almost always has size shrinkage, warpage and coloration issues. It sucks, but that's just the way it works.
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: itsazly on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:36:32
Not the worst and glad to see PBT. I’m not sure that the poison apple fits in with the rest of the novelties. Just kind feels off with a post-apoc poison/hazard theme. Also not a big fan of the deskmat design. Always love green tho!
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:38:10
Quote from: Zeelobby on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:32:27
Quote from: TyPo.mk on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:15:41
Quote from: Slayer77 on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:02:15
Reverse dyesub in PBT means potential warping, higher prices. Why not consider JTK/GMK?

Really like the set btw!

Sent from my GM1911 using Tapatalk

Stop falling for Simon memes


Also why the heck is pipe mod but backspace alpha
PBT user. Not simon memer. And reverse dyesub almost always has size shrinkage, warpage and coloration issues. It sucks, but that's just the way it works.

I see thanks for the insight. I'll most likely convert to ABS keycaps then.
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:41:58
Quote from: itsazly on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:36:32
Not the worst and glad to see PBT. I’m not sure that the poison apple fits in with the rest of the novelties. Just kind feels off with a post-apoc poison/hazard theme. Also not a big fan of the deskmat design. Always love green tho!

Noted, and thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: Baka Bot on Thu, 15 April 2021, 18:48:35
I pray for good green set
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: Anthixious on Thu, 15 April 2021, 19:11:37
Alright aright alright, another good-looking green cap set. As long as this set has all the proper support like Alice, 40s and F13, extra B cap on a few rows, etc., this is gonna get a hit out of the park.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: azzipa on Thu, 15 April 2021, 19:48:55
was going to fill out your ic but you get no email addy. so sorry but i'm a luddite.

was going to tell you the set looks really good imo and i think it captures your vision of a toxic wasteland. personally i'd be more likely to consider if you add to R4 two 1.5u super and another 1u alt. yeah, i'm a mac user and this is a selfish request. (there are a lot of really good green sets right now and i'm a bit conflicted.) feel free to disagree with me or even ignore. it's your set so you do you.

tl/dr: glwic  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: NovaRMK on Thu, 15 April 2021, 20:05:28
Why are @s all over the deskmats? Sounds fishy to me...
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 15 April 2021, 20:08:44
Quote from: NovaRMK on Thu, 15 April 2021, 20:05:28
Why are @s all over the deskmats? Sounds fishy to me...

I put it there to ensure no one takes my design. I know it's out of the norm, but it puts me at ease.
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: Vegas_ on Thu, 15 April 2021, 22:06:05
this set looks awesome! wonderful novelties that fit the theme and i like the deskmat designs too, very nice work! GLWIC :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON
Post by: nvh2092 on Fri, 16 April 2021, 07:58:39
Hi, I have some feedback:
_ Base: Please consider changing mod color tilde and pipe in the 61 layout to alpha color (you already had these keys in mod color below in the extended part of base kit) and remove the alpha Esc and alpha tilde in the extended part. Please also consider changing Backspace to mod color and adding a mod color F13 key. Last, the R4 pipe key "\|" should be removed since you already had a R4 "<>" key for iso usa.
_ Novelty: The anime-girl-in-mask novelty seems out of place due to the rest of the novelties are all symbols of hazard. If you want to have a human-in-mask symbol, I would suggest a neutral humanoid figure. Can you add accent iso enter novelties for the iso community please?
_ Space-bars: I think people would go with mini alpha space-bars over accent ones, so please consider adding mini bars if you plan to keep the accent ones.
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: ben56k on Fri, 30 April 2021, 04:53:05
I really dig that green and black.
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: Slayer77 on Fri, 30 April 2021, 06:18:50
Is the manufacturer decided yet?

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Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: treeleaf64 on Fri, 30 April 2021, 08:37:27
It matters to me who is making this key cap set and in what materials, for I do not trust many people with five side dyesub  :'(
Title: Re: [IC] PBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: darzzy on Fri, 30 April 2021, 21:42:33
Quote from: Slayer77 on Fri, 30 April 2021, 06:18:50
Is the manufacturer decided yet?

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The manufacturer has not been decided yet, but we will post an announcement once we have found one.
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: Michelle Obama on Wed, 02 June 2021, 15:47:28
do you have any renders on white case?

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Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: KVLT on Thu, 03 June 2021, 02:49:35
i want this in SA or something high.... i'm into the colorway 100%
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: devpm on Thu, 03 June 2021, 03:22:05
I love this! I love the color set!

But it would be great if you could add an AZERTY support. I do not know why many people avoid these AZERTY sets (I suppose it is because the demand is not high enough) but we are always left aside and I keep keep missing great keycaps due to that.

So in a nutshell this is a 'maybe' that could be transformed into a 'Yeah I am in' if AZERTY is included.

Moreover my Gamertag is Toxine so maybe this is an additional incentive for you to design it  ;)

Anyway great job so far and GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: Slayer77 on Fri, 04 June 2021, 07:52:37
Can you elaborate on what is xpbt

Edit-more like who

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Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: darzzy on Tue, 08 June 2021, 19:44:10
Quote from: Slayer77 on Fri, 04 June 2021, 07:52:37
Can you elaborate on what is xpbt

Edit-more like who

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xPBT is the abbreviated name for the keycaps manufactured by my company, XODIA. The keycap specs can be found on this thread.
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: Realdrian on Fri, 11 June 2021, 01:11:39
really like this color! cant wait
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- (Updated: Novelties, Kitting & More!)
Post by: Havattack on Fri, 11 June 2021, 15:35:29
Quote from: Realdrian on Fri, 11 June 2021, 01:11:39
really like this color! cant wait
Some alt alphas too match the mods would be really cool..
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: Vendors!
Post by: inceptive on Wed, 16 June 2021, 21:44:19
Gotta say I prefer the backspace as alpha. It just looks cool to see the black draining down, seems to fit the theme.

I am getting a lot of 90's Captain Planet nostalgia from this set. :D
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: Vendors!
Post by: xc0mr4de on Wed, 16 June 2021, 21:58:50
who is xPBT? Are they new? can they at least make the thickness 1.5mm instead of 1.3mm?
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: Vendors & Prices
Post by: Robert.Lussier5 on Mon, 12 July 2021, 07:09:43
any new updates on when to expect this GB?
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: Vendors!
Post by: darzzy on Fri, 08 October 2021, 03:47:53
Quote from: xc0mr4de on Wed, 16 June 2021, 21:58:50
who is xPBT? Are they new? can they at least make the thickness 1.5mm instead of 1.3mm?

xPBT is the abbreviated name for the keycaps manufactured by my company, XODIA. As for the thickness, we have changed it from 1.3mm to 1.5mm, the thread has been updated to reflect this change  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: Vendors & Prices
Post by: darzzy on Fri, 08 October 2021, 03:49:35
Quote from: Robert.Lussier5 on Mon, 12 July 2021, 07:09:43
any new updates on when to expect this GB?

I have announced the group buy date on my discord server, but I have recently updated the IC with the date: 10/20/21 - 11/20/21
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: GROUP BUY DATE ANNOUNCED
Post by: Slayer77 on Fri, 08 October 2021, 04:56:15
Why OEM profile?

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Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: GROUP BUY DATE ANNOUNCED
Post by: Zanhana on Fri, 08 October 2021, 15:34:21
hex code colors: check

yup, it's group buy time  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: Vendors!
Post by: Hedgey on Wed, 13 October 2021, 09:12:51
Quote
xPBT is the abbreviated name for the keycaps manufactured by my company, XODIA. As for the thickness, we have changed it from 1.3mm to 1.5mm, the thread has been updated to reflect this change  :thumb:

I said this in the /r/mk post, but I hope you consider adding 40's in the near future.  If you're the manufacturer we'd love to get more 40's options available.
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: Vendors!
Post by: darzzy on Wed, 13 October 2021, 12:22:09
Quote from: Hedgey on Wed, 13 October 2021, 09:12:51
Quote
xPBT is the abbreviated name for the keycaps manufactured by my company, XODIA. As for the thickness, we have changed it from 1.3mm to 1.5mm, the thread has been updated to reflect this change  :thumb:

I said this in the /r/mk post, but I hope you consider adding 40's in the near future.  If you're the manufacturer we'd love to get more 40's options available.

We will definitely consider 40's in the future, as of now there are no molds made for some of the keycaps found in the 40's kit.
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: GROUP BUY DATE ANNOUNCED
Post by: TroyC on Wed, 20 October 2021, 14:06:08
Don't see the live post yet, hope this goes through
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: GROUP BUY DATE ANNOUNCED
Post by: CONIN on Wed, 20 October 2021, 14:20:14
Quote from: TroyC on Wed, 20 October 2021, 14:06:08
Don't see the live post yet, hope this goes through
Was about to say/ask the same, can't find the GB post, if there's any already. Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: GROUP BUY DATE ANNOUNCED
Post by: TroyC on Wed, 20 October 2021, 20:28:29
It's live on the USA and Asia sellers site at least

https://bolsakeyboardsupply.com/products/xpbt-poison-keycap-set
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: GROUP BUY DATE ANNOUNCED
Post by: hkf on Wed, 20 October 2021, 20:29:22
You really need to check whether this is feasible with manufacturers.

There are also some alignment issues with your renders.

And uh, OEM, good luck I guess.
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: GROUP BUY DATE ANNOUNCED
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 21 October 2021, 07:37:28
Quote from: TroyC on Wed, 20 October 2021, 20:28:29
It's live on the USA and Asia sellers site at least

https://bolsakeyboardsupply.com/products/xpbt-poison-keycap-set

Yes, and Bolsa Supply's site has active links to the other vendors.
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: GROUP BUY DATE ANNOUNCED
Post by: darzzy on Thu, 21 October 2021, 15:47:36
Quote from: CONIN on Wed, 20 October 2021, 14:20:14
Quote from: TroyC on Wed, 20 October 2021, 14:06:08
Don't see the live post yet, hope this goes through
Was about to say/ask the same, can't find the GB post, if there's any already. Thanks!

It's live on the vendors' websites, though the official GB post is still awaiting moderator approval.
Title: Re: [IC] xPBT POISON -- Update: GROUP BUY DATE ANNOUNCED
Post by: 4milk on Fri, 22 October 2021, 00:54:08
So you spent time deciding on a manufacturer, and then realized that you own a company that manufactures keycaps? Is this XODIA's first keycap set?