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Title: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Pricing | Group Buy Dec 6, 2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Wed, 20 January 2021, 05:50:07

Drive Us Crazy!

I would like to introduce everyone GMK Power Chord

(https://i.imgur.com/We3ut1X.jpg)

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

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

About

This set was inspired by two of my interests, HKS and Raise A Suilen. HKS is a Japanese tuning company that focuses on producing aftermarket car parts that improve the performance of your car. Raise A Suilen is also from the series BanG Dream! If you know GMK Devoted, you already know. The color scheme is based on both HKS' and RAS' color schemes. The colors have been matched physically with a RAL book with official merch.

Please fill out this IC Form if you're interested! (https://forms.gle/7Btf5C1KtPx6fNgG6)

Inspirations
(https://i.imgur.com/D2zv0it.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yOTIwjN.png)

References and Colors Chosen

(https://i.imgur.com/qzTv1SU.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/4h9p6KH.jpg)


Colors: CR, RAL 180 60 50, RAL 300 50 40, RO2, MG1, WS1
The main colors are Green and Purple. The purple is lighter than GMK DY to improve readability.
The red is for the essential icons that show up on your car's dashboard. MG1 is for the pink stripes found in all HKS livery.

(https://i.imgur.com/uS55Hel.png)


Kits

The kits are designed to fit most 60, 65, 70, 75, TKL, 96, 1800, Full-size keyboards in ANSI, tsangan/WKL, ISO, HHKB, Alice and more.
Fill out the IC form for more layout support!

All novelties and logos were designed by ItszBrian.

Hiragana Base Kit
-Row profiles are 112344
(https://i.imgur.com/GRbHCGb.png)

Latin Base Kit
-Row profiles are 112344
(https://i.imgur.com/bxuvdPR.png)

Boosted Novelties Kit
Key profiles are:
-R1 1Us
-R3 Exhaust Enter
-R4 Intercooler Left Shift
-R4 1.5U and 1U Coilovers and Turbos
(https://i.imgur.com/tmIeoOy.png)

Music Novelties Kit
Key profiles are:
-R1 1us
-R4 Piano Left Shift
-R4 the rest
(https://i.imgur.com/HmC6zli.png)

Accent Kit
-comes with 6.25u and 7u
-accent minibars
(https://i.imgur.com/isqfKyM.jpg)

Extensions Kit
-XT support
-F13
-alpha keys with mod colors
-660
-GK64
-Spacebars 6U, 2x 3U, 1.75U, 2x 1U
-Row profiles are 12344
(https://i.imgur.com/mPwIZ8P.png)

Renders (Thanks to Kingk22!)

More


TGR Jane
(https://i.imgur.com/AsIzZHF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IMwXYnr.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mlmCWb0.jpg)

i69
(https://i.imgur.com/QfEtCpY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ruvoghr.jpg)

F1-8X
(https://i.imgur.com/MYQVvuf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hY8opgL.jpg)

Cucumber
(https://i.imgur.com/MIaTUFv.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pbAVMbl.jpg)

Austin
(https://i.imgur.com/QLKNgfH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zRAQdXC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oGQXocv.jpg)

TGR Alice
(https://i.imgur.com/CDp3nNu.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vtmNydV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SK8f2RH.jpg)

Koyu
(https://i.imgur.com/lxnX8QC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZMmODOy.jpg)

Deskmats!

Designed by ItszBrian!

Speed
(https://i.imgur.com/Sa8gFBJ.jpg)

Speed Signature
(https://i.imgur.com/fh7vRp5.jpg)

Lightning
(https://i.imgur.com/md9n1Ng.jpg)

Techno
(https://i.imgur.com/qtVr21I.jpg)

Part of this deskmat was made with Digital Circle Shapes (http://www.vectorfree.com/digital-circle-shapes) by  inZane (http://www.vectorfree.com/profile/inzane), used under CC BY 3.0  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)and was modified by me.



Collabs/Artisans:


esc lab
-Innercooler Aluminum keycap
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/899133910724796427/902995629637238824/esc_lab_-_Collab_-_Power_Chord_-_Render_Post_-_1.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/899133910724796427/902995635043725332/esc_lab_-_Collab_-_Power_Chord_-_Render_Post_-_3.png)

More
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/899133910724796427/902995640857022494/esc_lab_-_Collab_-_Power_Chord_-_Render_Post_-_5.png)


HIBI

Honeycomb Intake for car tuning.
(https://i.imgur.com/77oQGkx.png)

Green Glow in the Dark Penlight for the band fans.
(https://i.imgur.com/x6OCgtQ.png)

Mechfashion
-keyboard sleeves samples in production

Suiparacords
-custom cable in an alternating pattern of black, purple, and green using YC8 connectors
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/461326934517874689/915301218958581860/unknown.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/461326934517874689/915303205469048873/unknown.png)

THOK
Burnt Tipped Titanium 1u keys.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/865191352017879062/893335722986205244/power_chord_iso.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/rJJy6fc.jpg)

Asero Foundry
-multicolored random pattern aluminum keycaps
(https://i.imgur.com/bvhNIgz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dANGEgv.jpg)

Vendors:
Mechs & Co (USD)Deskhero (CAD)Proto[typist] (GBP)mykeyboard.eu (EUR)DailyClack (AUD)
Hiragana Base Kit$136.00$182.00£127.00€145.00$212.00
Latin Base Kit$136.00$182.00£127.00€145.00$212.00
Accents Kit$55.00$74.00£50.00€59.00$85.00
Extensions Kit$50.00$67.00£47.00€53.00$77.00
Music Novelties Kit$60.00$80.00£55.00€64.00$92.00
Boosted Novelties Kit$50.00$67.00£47.00€50.00$77.00
Asero Foundry Alu Keycaps$60.00$80.00£55.00€64.00$92.00
Hibi Honeycomb Intake$38.00$51.00£35.00€41.00$59.00
Hibi Penlight$45.00$60.00£42.00€48.00$69.00
esc lab Intercooler$60.00$80.00-€64.00-
THOK Burnt Ti$59.00$79.00£55.00€63.00-
Deskmats$20.00$27.00£19.00€21.00$30.00

HEX Keyboards (SGD)Zion Studios (PHP)zFrontier (Yuan)zFrontier (USD)
Hiragana Base Kit$1907500¥959.00$162.00
Latin Base Kit$1907500¥959.00$162.00
Accents Kit$762800¥369.00$61.00
Extensions Kit$692500¥339.00$56.00
Music Novelties Kit$833300¥409.00$67.00
Boosted Novelties Kit$692800¥339.00$56.00
Asero Foundry Alu Keycaps$833500¥429.00$66.00
Hibi Honeycomb Intake$532500¥269.00$40.00
Hibi Penlight$622700¥319.00$48.00
esc lab Intercooler--¥429.00$66.00
THOK Burnt Ti$813500¥419.00$65.00
Deskmats$301250¥129.00$22.00

https://thok.design/ will carry the Burnt Titanium keycap directly.


Group Buy

Date: December 6th, 2021 to January 7th, 2022

Signature
If want to support the set, please add this to your forum signature!

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Discord
Idol Band Caps: https://discord.gg/FQhWxxD


To Do:

Decide on vendors
Artisan caps
Finalize kits
Deskmat designs

Thanks

Kingk22 for the renders!
Idol Band Caps for supporting my first set!
FinalEleven!


Edits
-June 11, 2021
-Overhauled kitting, removed cat headphones for obvious reasons, removed DJ board as it felt forced in
-3 key 40's support in base
-Slightly changed colors
-Updated banner
-listed Collabs I would like to do
-Changed signature to something more in the spirit of the inspiration
-Pending on some vendors

July 24, 2021
-slightly edited the renders to reflect all possible keys in each kit
-Titanium collaborations underway, THOK and MTBKeys
-Chose new colors that resembles the colors better while having enough contrast
-Quotes have been requested, kits are finalized
-Deskmat 3 revealed

September 15, 2021
-THOK Collab image
-Asero Foundry collab and images
-Lightning Deskmat
-Zionstudios as PH proxy

October 19, 2021
-HIBI collab

October 28, 2021
-esc lab collab

November 30, 2021
-Pricing
-Group Buy date set
-Removed MTBKeys as they will not manufacture the Titanium spacebars

December 6, 2021
-Group Buy
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: ItszBrian on Wed, 20 January 2021, 05:50:34
Reserved
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Wed, 20 January 2021, 05:55:49
Rice cooker novelties for Rice car's representative symbol? :D
Btw I used HKS products too for my rice car back then. Nice!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: paulgali on Wed, 20 January 2021, 06:04:53
Nice. I'm on board with the kitting. B in base, Iso layout. Only, no UK ISO avail. Any plans for it?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: ItszBrian on Wed, 20 January 2021, 06:07:59
Rice cooker novelties for Rice car's representative symbol? :D
Btw I used HKS products too for my rice car back then. Nice!

Actually might add that in the IC Form haha

Nice. I'm on board with the kitting. B in base, Iso layout. Only, no UK ISO avail. Any plans for it?

Fill out the IC Form! If I were to add UK ISO, should I add it in the Base Kit or Latin Alphas or both?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: Vegas_ on Wed, 20 January 2021, 06:15:15
really like this set, the inspo is unique and the colorway looks amazing! :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: nvh2092 on Wed, 20 January 2021, 06:20:06
Can you consider move the standard (esc, enter and arrows) keys from Boosted Novelties to base? I think it's better in term of kitting.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: tanghus on Wed, 20 January 2021, 06:30:57
HKS R32?

(https://media.giphy.com/media/gk3R16JhLP8RUka2nD/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: Khaine on Wed, 20 January 2021, 06:37:59
Ormsby guitar and schecter bass style novelties oh my! you can count me in :D Will fill out the IC form, GL with this set!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: Full on Wed, 20 January 2021, 08:12:38
I love this! Awesome job! :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: Idod on Wed, 20 January 2021, 13:13:02
You crazy bastard, I'm ****ing in

Also I better see a green lighstick rama
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: treeleaf64 on Wed, 20 January 2021, 17:17:05
I like the people in the picture that you linked. I think they are pretty
This is not even that bad of a keyset I think it is a nicely themed and it looks rahter clean because of the black
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: Suavity on Wed, 20 January 2021, 17:52:43
Nice Boosted Novelties. Any considerations for a Rama Cap with a turbo?  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Wed, 20 January 2021, 18:24:33
I must have that deskmat now...I absolutely love that HKS pattern.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: pdlif on Wed, 20 January 2021, 18:39:09
Reminds me a little of IFK Blacklight. Looks good!! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: hkiri on Tue, 26 January 2021, 15:12:10
Any chance to separate the accented keys from the boosted novelties kit?
Interested in base and those accent keys but not interested in the car novelties at all.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: Havattack on Wed, 27 January 2021, 12:50:52
Cool. And looks like the people that missed cyberspace (i think that's set I'm thinking of...) should be pretty happy there's something some what similar (color wise at least) for them. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: CustomerSupport on Fri, 29 January 2021, 16:58:18
I definitely dig the colors; keeping an eye out on this one
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: noorejji on Fri, 29 January 2021, 18:47:14
Very nice and lean kitting, and only two custom colors. I think this'll do well.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: WilsonWan on Sat, 13 February 2021, 14:01:41
Is it possible for you to get a UK Vendor for this?

It would be amazing if you could
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: treeleaf64 on Sat, 13 February 2021, 17:06:17
A daring set  Idon't know what to thnik about it  I'll think about it some more
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: Rx003 on Fri, 19 February 2021, 05:09:24
I love the color inspiration, glwic wish you all the best for this project!  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: LAWSON on Thu, 25 February 2021, 21:52:22
The boosted novelties are sweet, especially the turbos and hazard light button - GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: ibcruzn408 on Wed, 10 March 2021, 01:13:52
Checking in.. just hope this sets off =) Now got to dust off my HKS Skyline model lol
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: Sax_______ on Wed, 10 March 2021, 04:11:36
I like the set and all but wew lad that's an odd combo of themes for one single set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord
Post by: UswordM on Thu, 22 April 2021, 01:06:46
I missed Devoted gb because of joining this hobby late, but I definitely won't miss this one. Gl on IC
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Kitting Overhaul with new renders 06/11/2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Fri, 11 June 2021, 23:50:59
Sorry for the hiatus on this set, GMK Devoted and my life got way more busy than I ever anticipated.
I have contacted a community member that has made metal spacebars before but we are currently R&D'ing to see if it's feasible

-June 11, 2021
-Overhauled kitting, removed cat headphones for obvious reasons, removed DJ board as it felt forced in
-3 key 40's support in base
-Slightly changed colors
-Updated banner
-listed Collabs I would like to do
-Changed signature to something more in the spirit of the inspiration
-Pending on some vendors
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Renders and Ti Collabs 07/24/2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Sat, 24 July 2021, 11:58:59
July 24, 2021
-slightly edited the renders to reflect all possible keys in each kit
-Titanium collaborations underway, THOK and MTBKeys
-Chose new colors that resembles the colors better while having enough contrast
-Quotes have been requested, kits are finalized
-Deskmat 3 revealed

Every collab for GMK Devoted has gone longer than expected but now I have time for this set! I've been relatively low key on this set since I felt that the initial post was a bit premature but I'm pretty satisfied with what I have planned.

Sidenote rice cooker was a really good meme whoever suggested that but it didn't make the final cut.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Renders and Ti Collabs 07/24/2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Mon, 02 August 2021, 17:37:07
Someone asked for a color comparison so here you go! The RAL I used for the Teal is leaning more on the greener shade when compared to TU1 and TU2

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/792314780915335188/871876807790567484/Comparison.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Renders and Ti Collabs 07/24/2021
Post by: mr_foggy on Tue, 03 August 2021, 17:38:36
man this set is good. that's all I have to say.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Renders and Ti Collabs 07/24/2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Tue, 03 August 2021, 22:42:17
August 3, 2021
-small update but Zion Studios will also proxy in the Philippines
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Renders and Ti Collabs 07/24/2021
Post by: Mr Chrome on Wed, 04 August 2021, 08:44:22
This is very clean for some pretty strange inspo. But it's kinda niche... are you sure two base kits will reach MOQ?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Renders and Ti Collabs 07/24/2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Sat, 07 August 2021, 18:37:44
This is very clean for some pretty strange inspo. But it's kinda niche... are you sure two base kits will reach MOQ?

I've gotten many requests to make the Latin Kit the "main" kit (this was when it used to be a Latin add-on kit). I liked how they both looked but I realize that many people would rather buy one kit instead of being forced to get something extra so this is my compromise. I've even structured my kitting to fit basic 40s and Alice bars to get as many single kit buyers as possible.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Renders and Ti Collabs 07/24/2021
Post by: Rob27shred on Sat, 07 August 2021, 19:46:34
Thought this would be guitar or metal/rock music inspired, disappointed...... GLWIC though!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Renders and Ti Collabs 07/24/2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Mon, 09 August 2021, 20:02:50
Thought this would be guitar or metal/rock music inspired, disappointed...... GLWIC though!

It is based on a j-rock band! With some cars added in the mix!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Renders and Ti Collabs 07/24/2021
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 09 August 2021, 20:11:37
Huh. Interesting that this has flown under the radar.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Wed, 15 September 2021, 05:48:15
September 15, 2021
-THOK Collab image
-Asero Foundry collab and images
-Lightning Deskmat
-Zionstudios as the PH proxy
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: edwyn on Wed, 15 September 2021, 11:15:29
Very cool looking set and THOK Collab  is also very cool
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: qats on Wed, 15 September 2021, 14:05:17
lit af
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: mmayhem17 on Wed, 15 September 2021, 15:42:42
what a nice thok, i'm in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: 0xtanja on Sun, 19 September 2021, 09:26:12
Thank you for including 1.5u Super keys!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: Necrolegion on Sun, 19 September 2021, 16:26:05
Love the base kits! The accents are also really nice.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: AuroraCamo on Mon, 20 September 2021, 00:58:28
I am stanning this set. What a gorgeous set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: bert039 on Mon, 20 September 2021, 11:40:16
I could only afford an HKS intake filter back in the day lol but I'm totally in with this set  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: nihonjam on Tue, 21 September 2021, 00:15:36
Also a fan of HKS. This is nice.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Thu, 23 September 2021, 02:09:40
Forgot to mention that I finally found zFrontier's contact so they can proxy this set. It should be much more accessible for some people!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Burnt Ti Caps, Paint Splatter, 4th Deskmat 9/15/2021
Post by: evidentLEE on Thu, 23 September 2021, 02:28:58
LOVE the HKS oil spill design inspiration!!! The Boosted novelties kit is amazing as well! Keeping an eye out for this one. Great work!!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | HIBI Collab 10/19/2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Tue, 19 October 2021, 03:13:41
October 19, 2021
-HIBI collab announcement
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | HIBI Collab 10/19/2021
Post by: Chroma Keys on Tue, 19 October 2021, 03:18:50
Some nice looking artisans there :-)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | HIBI Collab 10/19/2021
Post by: thestrayed on Tue, 19 October 2021, 11:40:49
Pretty noice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | esc lab Collab 10/28/2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Thu, 28 October 2021, 11:16:21
October 29, 2021
-esc lab collab

I guess you can say that this collab is pretty cool.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | esc lab Collab 10/28/2021
Post by: Rik.caffeinated on Thu, 28 October 2021, 15:05:24
MAN this is so good. So so so good. I cannot wait to buy this. Best car themed set anyone has done hands down
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | esc lab Collab 10/28/2021
Post by: arvindvma on Fri, 29 October 2021, 20:01:29
I am probably getting all the artisans
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Pricing | Group Buy Dec 6, 2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Tue, 30 November 2021, 05:44:29
November 30, 2021
-Pricing
-Group Buy date set
-Removed MTBKeys as they will not manufacture the Titanium spacebars

See you guys soon!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Pricing | Group Buy Dec 6, 2021
Post by: Tweec on Tue, 30 November 2021, 13:44:30
The metals artisans are actually very good, will probably buy 1 or 2 of them :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Power Chord | Pricing | Group Buy Dec 6, 2021
Post by: ItszBrian on Mon, 06 December 2021, 15:02:31
Group Buy thread is up! https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115539