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Offline pwade3

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #50 on: Wed, 18 March 2020, 08:11:39 »
Hey guys quick update, just wanted to let you guys know that Novelkeys is confident that all kits will be produced, so order with confidence!

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #51 on: Wed, 18 March 2020, 15:34:51 »
Novelkeys is confident that all kits will be produced!



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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #53 on: Fri, 20 March 2020, 09:11:49 »
This is a gorgeous set! I was sorry to see the Ergo (Extra Sugar) cancelled, but certainly understand. I appreciate the attempt.  :thumb:
Owning 2 'Doxes I understand my opportunity for GMK sets is few and far between (and Colemak to boot when I can get it!). My guess is a lot of Ergodox-EZ buyers aren't necessarily active in this community and don't know these sets are available. (REALLY seems ZSA could grab 20 sets or so for resale anytime these show up!)  And there just isn't enough of the custom Dox variants(Hot Dox, etc) within the custom community to buy these up to MOQ. That being said, Sets like Olivia and 8008 could have offered a Ergodox and certainly would have made it.  :mad:
I'll continue to make due with Oblivion and also Dots which just shipped!. (and the butt load of KAT sets in the pipe).

GLAD all the others are getting made. I'm anxious to get a look at this set at a meetup once delivered.
Cheers!

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #54 on: Fri, 20 March 2020, 09:21:06 »
This is a gorgeous set! I was sorry to see the Ergo (Extra Sugar) cancelled, but certainly understand. I appreciate the attempt.  :thumb:
Owning 2 'Doxes I understand my opportunity for GMK sets is few and far between (and Colemak to boot when I can get it!). My guess is a lot of Ergodox-EZ buyers aren't necessarily active in this community and don't know these sets are available. (REALLY seems ZSA could grab 20 sets or so for resale anytime these show up!)  And there just isn't enough of the custom Dox variants(Hot Dox, etc) within the custom community to buy these up to MOQ. That being said, Sets like Olivia and 8008 could have offered a Ergodox and certainly would have made it.  :mad:
I'll continue to make due with Oblivion and also Dots which just shipped!. (and the butt load of KAT sets in the pipe).

GLAD all the others are getting made. I'm anxious to get a look at this set at a meetup once delivered.
Cheers!

Yeah, I was hopeful for it, but alas. It's definitely hard to get the word out to ergo users it seems, not to mention most seem used enough to uniform profiles like DSA that jumping to GMK is steep for a profile they're not familiar with.

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #55 on: Fri, 20 March 2020, 11:45:02 »
I jumped on this set.  I love purple!

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« Reply #56 on: Fri, 20 March 2020, 12:07:18 »
I jumped on this set.  I love purple!

It's definitely a purple lover's set!

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #58 on: Sun, 22 March 2020, 20:35:02 »
If I still want this kit for my ergodox, is there any kits apart from the base that would help me out with my build? Or would it be a better idea to just combine the taro base with a complete ergo kit from another set?

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #59 on: Sun, 22 March 2020, 23:14:21 »
If I still want this kit for my ergodox, is there any kits apart from the base that would help me out with my build? Or would it be a better idea to just combine the taro base with a complete ergo kit from another set?

The later. The only way to do it with the current kits, would be if you were to buy multiple kits just for a few 1.5u mod keys. You'd have way too many unused keys for the money you are spending for it to make sense. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of other ergo mod kit options either. You could try GMK Oblivion assembly, GMK Lunar, GMK Sixes (not sure when GB will be), GMK N9 assembly (TKC), but I'm not sure how well those will match with Taro, if at all.


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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #61 on: Wed, 25 March 2020, 16:24:09 »
Hey everyone, saw some folks talking about Taro in the SKB2 IC so I reached out to PlastikSchnittstelle and he was kind enough to throw together a ton of renders! He used what we thought were the 2 best-fitting case colors that he's offering (grey and yellow).

Some really cool with each color imo, if you want more info on the SKB2 check out the IC here!
















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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #63 on: Wed, 25 March 2020, 18:10:02 »
Nice jump! Planning on doing my part tomorrow :)

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - LAST DAY - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #64 on: Fri, 27 March 2020, 07:05:53 »
Hey everyone, it's officially the last day to get GMK Taro!

Expect more detailed numbers and one of Dvorcol's lovely graphs once numbers are finalized, but I wanted to let everyone know that we have officially sold over 1000 Base kits! It was an ambitious goal, but I never doubted it for a second. If anyone has any last minute questions, I'll be keeping a close eye on things today, so feel free to post em up!

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Ends March 27th - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #65 on: Fri, 27 March 2020, 10:17:35 »
What time does the GB end on the 27th? Gotta make sure DD will hit in time, or if I should just go ahead and buy now.

We'll be shooting for midnight (i.e. the 28th), but as long as you can place an order, it will still be open.

It's time... Base + Accents!

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - LAST DAY - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #66 on: Fri, 27 March 2020, 12:42:09 »
Joined all in, plus cable. Very excited! Hoping y'all have a good last day :thumb:

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« Reply #67 on: Fri, 27 March 2020, 12:44:41 »
Joined all in, plus cable. Very excited! Hoping y'all have a good last day :thumb:

It's been going great so far!

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - LAST DAY - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #68 on: Fri, 27 March 2020, 13:17:08 »
EVERYONE PLEASE NOTE: The google form for artisan raffles is in the OP!

Make sure you enter if you wanna get in on these beautiful collabs!  :thumb:

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - LAST DAY - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #69 on: Fri, 27 March 2020, 13:40:02 »
Recently added more kits to my order.  Glad that everything I wanted hit MoQ!

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - LAST DAY - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #70 on: Sat, 28 March 2020, 13:16:36 »
Hey everyone, thanks for making this GB a success!

Still waiting on final numbers from all the proxies, but we officially passed 1200 base kits!

If you want in on those artisans please make sure to fill out the form in the OP, I'll be closing the form tonight at Midnight EST.


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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - LAST DAY - $110 Base Kit - Cables!
« Reply #71 on: Sat, 28 March 2020, 19:21:47 »
Hey everyone, thanks for making this GB a success!

Still waiting on final numbers from all the proxies, but we officially passed 1200 base kits!

If you want in on those artisans please make sure to fill out the form in the OP, I'll be closing the form tonight at Midnight EST.

I can't remember if I submitted the form. Would anything get messed up on your end if I just submitted it again?

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« Reply #72 on: Sat, 28 March 2020, 20:39:33 »
Hey everyone, thanks for making this GB a success!

Still waiting on final numbers from all the proxies, but we officially passed 1200 base kits!

If you want in on those artisans please make sure to fill out the form in the OP, I'll be closing the form tonight at Midnight EST.

I can't remember if I submitted the form. Would anything get messed up on your end if I just submitted it again?

No, I'll just be taking the most recent entry for any dupes.

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Closed
« Reply #75 on: Mon, 30 March 2020, 14:05:40 »
were winners already chosen and invoices sent for the taro artisan collabs?

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« Reply #76 on: Mon, 30 March 2020, 14:10:44 »
were winners already chosen and invoices sent for the taro artisan collabs?

Not yet, it's gonna take a little bit of time to verify the orders for all the winners. I've sent the list to be verified to Novelkeys (who will check with all the proxies), and I'll be sure to keep everyone posted as things progress!

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Closed
« Reply #78 on: Fri, 03 April 2020, 11:35:41 »
Any ETA on mousepads yet? I understand the current economic climate puts a halt on a lot of manufacturing but I was curious if there were any ideas slated for the mat designs as of yet.

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« Reply #79 on: Fri, 03 April 2020, 11:42:05 »
Any ETA on mousepads yet? I understand the current economic climate puts a halt on a lot of manufacturing but I was curious if there were any ideas slated for the mat designs as of yet.

Not yet, but with Bushido launching, Biip should have more time to put towards it!

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Closed
« Reply #81 on: Fri, 03 April 2020, 20:04:49 »
Great final numbers! Congrats Pwade3




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« Reply #82 on: Fri, 03 April 2020, 20:08:02 »
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Been seeing a lot of ugly charts recently but this is a nice one to see.

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« Reply #83 on: Sat, 04 April 2020, 00:53:44 »
I'm sorry if this has been asked already but any possibility of a Rama cap?  I don't like artisans too much but I can't resist Rama caps lol.

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« Reply #84 on: Sat, 04 April 2020, 13:26:36 »
Wait... I thought we already entered the artisan raffles we wanted to join by using the google doc in the op? 

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« Reply #85 on: Sat, 04 April 2020, 13:31:25 »
Wait... I thought we already entered the artisan raffles we wanted to join by using the google doc in the op? 

Some of these artisans were made after I created the form/after the GB, so that's why I've been linking those as they pop up.

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« Reply #86 on: Fri, 17 April 2020, 01:28:38 »
Quick question about the artisans. Are they going to ship around the time the keycaps ship or sooner? To be specific the daffy ones.

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« Reply #87 on: Fri, 17 April 2020, 14:48:21 »
Have there been updates on the artisans? Have invoices gone out?

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« Reply #88 on: Fri, 17 April 2020, 15:48:53 »
Have there been updates on the artisans? Have invoices gone out?

Sorry about the lack of update, yes all of the artisan invoices have gone out!

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Closed
« Reply #89 on: Sat, 18 April 2020, 07:38:54 »
was the GAF artisan giveaway announced yet?

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« Reply #90 on: Sun, 21 June 2020, 23:15:56 »
Plz tell me there's going to be an R3... saw TaehaTypes video with Qtpie's board using Taro and I wanted it so bad but it was too LATE

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« Reply #91 on: Mon, 22 June 2020, 01:09:31 »
Plz tell me there's going to be an R3... saw TaehaTypes video with Qtpie's board using Taro and I wanted it so bad but it was too LATE

Sign up for the Novelkeys newsletter and grab extras once they're available. Make sure you're quick about it when they go live, since they'll sell out fast.

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« Reply #92 on: Mon, 22 June 2020, 09:33:25 »
Plz tell me there's going to be an R3... saw TaehaTypes video with Qtpie's board using Taro and I wanted it so bad but it was too LATE

Sign up for the Novelkeys newsletter and grab extras once they're available. Make sure you're quick about it when they go live, since they'll sell out fast.

Yeah, extras will definitely be the way to go, not to rule out an R3 at some point in the future, but given R2 hasn't shipped and I've got other projects on my plate, R3 isn't something to really consider at the moment.

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Re: [GB] GMK Taro R2 - Closed
« Reply #93 on: Thu, 25 June 2020, 13:18:46 »
pwade3, any update on deskmats or other goodies to match with GMK Taro? I saw that TKC is selling a Boba Deskmat that has a Taro-themed color configuration, are there other deskmats in the works?

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« Reply #94 on: Thu, 25 June 2020, 13:46:17 »
pwade3, any update on deskmats or other goodies to match with GMK Taro? I saw that TKC is selling a Boba Deskmat that has a Taro-themed color configuration, are there other deskmats in the works?

Unfortunately I don't have anything concrete yet re: official deskmat, but it is very much on my radar for something I want to get done for this set!

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« Reply #95 on: Sat, 11 July 2020, 05:58:56 »
Plz tell me there's going to be an R3... saw TaehaTypes video with Qtpie's board using Taro and I wanted it so bad but it was too LATE

you can buy extras base sets from daily clack, here: https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-taro?variant=31649736622135

it comes out to $190 with shipping to the US per base set, assuming your credit card doesn't charge international transaction fees. group buy price was about $120 with shipping. it's a high mark up but it will be far worse when the sets ship and the only place to get them will be r/mechmarket. this set will cost north of $250 on the after market. sets like peaches and cream, 8008, etc are already fetching $300. taro r2 only sold 1200 units with extras, it will be hard to find with all the new people who joined the hobby recently.
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« Reply #96 on: Thu, 30 July 2020, 21:30:03 »

For those wondering who won the TB giveaway, just got this lad in today. Thanks pwade! And just a reminder, pwade eats jeans

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« Reply #97 on: Thu, 30 July 2020, 23:55:59 »
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For those wondering who won the TB giveaway, just got this lad in today. Thanks pwade! And just a reminder, pwade eats jeans

Rigged. Jk, congrats
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« Reply #98 on: Fri, 31 July 2020, 01:22:55 »
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For those wondering who won the TB giveaway, just got this lad in today. Thanks pwade! And just a reminder, pwade eats jeans

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« Reply #99 on: Fri, 31 July 2020, 10:38:26 »
Nice, looking really good, congrats on the win :thumb:
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For those wondering who won the TB giveaway, just got this lad in today. Thanks pwade! And just a reminder, pwade eats jeans