[IC] Granite Round 2

[Matt3o]

It seems we will have a Granite R2 sooner than expected. For those who don't know it, this is what we are talking about http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.0

I'm finalizing this second round that won't be a copycat of the original. If you have requests and suggestions please speak up. Also ideas for the new Nerdom kit are welcome.

Later I'll post the updated kits.

[Flyersfan1]

Definitely not missing this round!

[snoopy]

totally interested!

[StylinGreymon]

A 1.75u Escape key would be awesome, so I could use it instead of a Caps Lock key.
I always intended to ask for that in R1, but I forgot.

Restating my interest in a Sun Microsystems logo, either 1u or 1.5u

[teuf]

I missed Round 1 by a few days/weeks, so I'd be very interested to see this run again. It would be even better if RU layout did not go away

[LechnerDE]

Since I'll basically bought everything in Round 1, I'd only be interested in extra nerdom keys and extra alphas with nice secondary legends like cyrillic.

[Matt3o]

This is a new kit. Hope you appreciate.

A 1.75u Escape key would be awesome, so I could use it instead of a Caps Lock key.
I always intended to ask for that in R1, but I forgot.

Restating my interest in a Sun Microsystems logo, either 1u or 1.5u

granted!

I missed Round 1 by a few days/weeks, so I'd be very interested to see this run again. It would be even better if RU layout did not go away

No RU sorry

[LechnerDE]

No RU sorry

Yeah, I know you stated this in the actual GB thread.

I just wanted to make clear what I meant with secondary legends. Any language that looks cool is fine

[terrpn]

gimme

[strict]

Definitely interested in in both R2 and that Windows pack. Without knowing what all changes are coming, my order would likely consist of:
- Common Kit
- Text mods
- Blue Enter
- Text Pro Mods
- Windows pack

If the space invader key were part of the nerdom kit I would definitely add that to my order as well.

[DanielT]

SUN Microsystems for me too but please make it purple as the original logo, you know I'm a hardcore SUN Solaris fan 1u or 1.50u or both
SUN logo in a cap looks wicked cool , you saw my custom dyesub cap
So happy R2 is in plan

[abjr]

Are you confident SP has fixed the quality issues? There are definitely a few kits I'd like to get that I didn't buy in R1

[Matt3o]

Are you confident SP has fixed the quality issues? There are definitely a few kits I'd like to get that I didn't buy in R1

they said they fixed the glitches, I have no reason to doubt it.

[Grendel]

Looking forward to round 2 !

I think the only key I was missing in round one was a 1.25u TAB key (icon and text), The SmallFry 40% needs that. On my wishlist a red space invader sits on top

Edit: Oh, I'm also missing a 1.5u shift key (for an ErgoDox), have to check if that was available in the Dox kit.
Edit2: Nm, was in the Ergodoxian kit. Altho having that kit w/ icons would be great.

[ideus]

Interested.

Suggestions:

• Enter and control (caps lock replacement) key sets in matching colors.
• Tsangan kit.
• Arrows in different colors for PBT and legends.
• ISO kits.
• WASD kits in new colors.
• Space bars in alpha, and mods colors. In common sizes.
• Github icon in 1u, 1,25u, and 1.5u.
• A number row strip (like Skull's kit)

[Curetia]

Interested in especially in Windows and some other kits from round 1

[MythicalWagyu]

Definitely in for another nerdom, win pack and whatever language kit you decide on (heard talk of Japanese or Korean this time around). Hopefully SP has a better handle on the sublimation so they turn out as crisp as the centered alphas

edit: I'd also really like a Lost & Found Icon pack if possible... I wanted to use Lost & Found w/my Icon modifiers but the mix of icons and text didn't work for me.

[Zebadule]

What does this mean for midnight and/or retro SA? I've been putting money aside for a few ErgoDox sets, and would rather have SA caps, but would probably go for granite if the SA kit plans have been cancelled.

Edit: Actually, I've had part of my paycheck going to a separate account ever since you were cool enough to add that homing S to midnight SA. I forgot how long ago that was, so I realize now that I can participate in this too without any trouble. Any chance of making this set Malt layout compatible?

[SL89]

I am so very down

EDIT:

Matt3o is there any chance you could add a "#!" to one of your kits?

[Gh05tx]

Definitely do want.

[Emmiya]

edit:

[Matt3o]

What does this mean for midnight and/or retro SA? I've been putting money aside for a few ErgoDox sets, and would rather have SA caps, but would probably go for granite if the SA kit plans have been cancelled.

Edit: Actually, I've had part of my paycheck going to a separate account ever since you were cool enough to add that homing S to midnight SA. I forgot how long ago that was, so I realize now that I can participate in this too without any trouble. Any chance of making this set Malt layout compatible?

Nothing changes for midnight/retro SA don't worry

what about Malt again?

Matt3o is there any chance you could add a "#!" to one of your kits?

oh, there will be a linux kit too

[SL89]

Matt3o is there any chance you could add a "#!" to one of your kits?

oh, there will be a linux kit too

Awesome, thank you!

[pasph]

This is a new kit. Hope you appreciate.

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I can't belive it a winzozz kit  :eek:

[Eszett]

I’m interested.

@matt3o which glitches they said they fixed?
a) the nicks
b) the warped shape (resulting in gaps)
c) the off-center legends

[SL89]

This is a new kit. Hope you appreciate.

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I can't belive it a winzozz kit  :eek:

That OG Windows Logo sold it for me lol

[Zebadule]

what about Malt again?

It's a really cool layout used on the Maltron, a ridiculously ergonomic keyboard. There's a full letter rearrangement, and E is shifted to a thumb-key because of it's frequency in the English language. Basically, all it would need from what you have now is a homing S key, and a 2x E key for the thumb. I've seen a few optimized ErgoDox layouts with E as a thumb key, so it'd not be just for Malt layout users either.

The positions of the Alphas in the Malt layout can be easily adapted to the ErgoDox. More info here:
http://www.maltron.com/keyboard-info/the-maltron-letter-layout-advantage

Edit: If having a couple extra keys for alternate layouts sounds cool, please comment in this thread with your support to make it happen!

[pasph]

This is a new kit. Hope you appreciate.

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I can't belive it a winzozz kit  :eek:

That OG Windows Logo sold it for me lol

that kit may be infectious

[Matt3o]

I don't know if I can use Arch and freebsd logos though. Have to check.

The positions of the Alphas in the Malt layout can be easily adapted to the ErgoDox. More info here:
http://www.maltron.com/keyboard-info/the-maltron-letter-layout-advantage

find more supporters and it's yours

[iamtootallforthis]

Definitely going to buy this! Upset I missed the nerdom kit from round one mainly

[SL89]

I don't know if I can use Arch and freebsd logos though. Have to check.

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On man, one droplet of water at a time for our thirsty souls lol

here is the arch logo policy

and here is the FreeBSD

would #! be in the font you used for the R1 Granite?

[Sent]

I'm in for sure. So sad I missed the first round.

[SL89]

OH and how about a Granite / Forty Kit

[Matt3o]

I don't know if I can use Arch and freebsd logos though. Have to check.

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On man, one droplet of water at a time for our thirsty souls lol

here is the arch logo policy

and here is the FreeBSD

would #! be in the font you used for the R1 Granite?

ok, we can't use Arch Linux and we would have to ask permission for FreeBSD.

#! seems the only logo we can use actually :)

[SL89]

I don't know if I can use Arch and freebsd logos though. Have to check.

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On man, one droplet of water at a time for our thirsty souls lol

here is the arch logo policy

and here is the FreeBSD

would #! be in the font you used for the R1 Granite?

ok, we can't use Arch Linux and we would have to ask permission for FreeBSD.

#! seems the only logo we can use actually :)

Facetsesame has a #! logo made for the SA Duck and / #! kit. If you don't end up cooking up your own that is :D

[tbc]

This is a new kit. Hope you appreciate.

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yes!!! definitely appreciated

[taylordcraig]

For new ideas:

• I would love a full light color function row. [as opposed to the full darker gray]
• cym mods [as opposed to rgb] Pantone 17-2036 Magenta || Pantone 16-4529 Cyan
• Red and green enter keys [maybe cmy colors? or orange?] (enter kit!?)
• Light gray modifiers & Blank mods for win keys. [loving that win pack though]

For old revisions:

• I would have liked the red arrows better with the V shape instead of the actual arrow.
  
• I missed icon pro. [still wtb]
• I would like another mono-legend.
• I would love more goodies like sapce invader key [don't hide it/add it late this time!]
  and nerdom. [still wtb a kit...]

Thank you for doing R2.

[HoffmanMyster]

I'm totally in for this one.  I passed on R1, and immediately regretted it as soon as I saw Vibex's JD40 at KeyCon.   

Really looking forward to a R2 for this.   

[Lingj]

Down for the Ergodoxian and the Nerdom.

[Classic]

I am very interested!! I am still kicking myself for not getting in the original GB....

[Heliosphere]

Do want

[bazh]

How about we go with a blue-ish grey like those of HHKB for this round, just thought..

[StylinGreymon]

A mod-colored \ for the mono legend kit would be awesome.
Maybe have some of the Nerdom 1.25u keys redone as 1.5u (especially the Xorg logo, so I can use it on my Viper.)

[Flamingchook]

I will definitely be getting in on a base set, ergodox mods, windows and *nix sets at least.

[LechnerDE]

So just for clarification:

Will this be done by SP and their GB system or via Massdrop?

In the actual GB thread of Round 1 you stated that Massdrop had approached you...

[Matt3o]

So just for clarification:

Will this be done by SP and their GB system or via Massdrop?

In the actual GB thread of Round 1 you stated that Massdrop had approached you...

I don't know yet. Massdrop surely would let us reach a different audience and make this even more successful, but of course it depends on  pricing.

[Matt3o]

New numpad



and nerdom still misses one key



and the OS kits

[LechnerDE]

So just for clarification:

Will this be done by SP and their GB system or via Massdrop?

In the actual GB thread of Round 1 you stated that Massdrop had approached you...

I don't know yet. Massdrop surely would let us reach a different audience and make this even more successful, but of course it depends on  pricing.

Thanks for the fast reply! I think it's worth trying Massdrop - in my opinion their commitment system will help a alot to reach higher tiers. But as you said that makes only sense if their part of the cake isn't too big.


Concerning the nerdom kit:

Would be nice if the kitty made a reappearance! I need more of it

[Matt3o]

Would be nice if the kitty made a reappearance! I need more of it

NOOO WAY That was limited edition

More new kits:

New Lost+Found (we won't have the multimedia kit)

[LechnerDE]

Would be nice if the kitty made a reappearance! I need more of it

NOOO WAY That was limited edition