Author Topic: [IC] Universal spherical retro kit (standard, tkl, wkl. 75, 60, ergodox) (Read 78231 times)

mashby · « **Reply #250 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 08:57:39 »

Matt30 -- thank you for all your hard work on this IC. From this end it's been very exciting to see your progress on this project and I am thrilled with the results.

I'll definitely be purchasing many, many kits.

Thank you.

leesofi · « **Reply #251 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 10:46:11 »

add noppoo choc unit space bar please~

Matt3o · « **Reply #252 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 11:13:03 »

Quote from: leesofi on Thu, 07 February 2013, 10:46:11

add noppoo choc unit space bar please~

if you refer to the mini it has some weird sized spacebar I believe. don't think we can find a replacement. It seems 5.25 or 5.5. Anyway its own black one goes very well with our brown.

rknize · « **Reply #253 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 11:42:03 »

My Noppo Choc Mini is 5.5.

Matt3o · « **Reply #254 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 11:49:25 »

there's no replacement for 5.5 spacebar, you have to use the original one.

merijn · « **Reply #255 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 15:21:09 »

When do you think this gb can start, and if it has, are you still doing a second color (blue?

) after a certain number of people have ordered the brown set? Perhaps I might as well take a brown set

Matt3o · « **Reply #256 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 17:18:00 »

I got pricing. I believe in the week end I'll start the group buy

Elrick · « **Reply #257 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 17:31:24 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Thu, 07 February 2013, 17:18:00

I got pricing. I believe in the week end I'll start the group buy

Take your time in getting this done right. No sense in rushing into this if the final design is missing any parts to really make it a superb Key-set.

So far it really looks wonderful, something right out of the 80's presented for most keyboards today (MX-style). You should be proud of yourself on this one.

mkawa · « **Reply #258 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 17:53:33 »

this looks fantastic. SP's DSA profile is a very intriguing one for a number of reasons that we just haven't explored much yet. hope this moves through ordering and collection quickly; can't wait to see the results!

Matt3o · « **Reply #259 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 17:57:46 »

Quote from: Elrick on Thu, 07 February 2013, 17:31:24

Take your time in getting this done right. No sense in rushing into this if the final design is missing any parts to really make it a superb Key-set.

So far it really looks wonderful, something right out of the 80's presented for most keyboards today (MX-style). You should be proud of yourself on this one.

thank you, man

it hasn't been easy at all

Quote from: merijn on Thu, 07 February 2013, 15:21:09

are you still doing a second color (blue? )

don't hold your breath. if you like it, get the brown one

calavera · « **Reply #260 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 18:02:14 »

I really don't want to derail this group buy but I would love to have a retro kit like this. Colors are freaking amazing IMO:

Elrick · « **Reply #261 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 18:06:13 »

Quote from: calavera on Thu, 07 February 2013, 18:02:14

I really don't want to derail this group buy but I would love to have a retro kit like this. Colors are freaking amazing IMO:

Show Image

Don't worry when this Coffee and Cream one finishes I have a feeling someone else might pick this one up, I don't know if Matt3o wants to keep going on with this colour/style though? There's a lot of work that he has to do all free to us but not for him. No one knows what it's like to organize a Group Buy and Design of new keys for SP, other than the experts who have already done previous Group Buys.

I have a feeling this year is going to be the year for old-style key-sets.

kaporkle · « **Reply #262 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 20:40:26 »

Question: What font does SP use on DSA caps?

noisyturtle · « **Reply #263 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 21:05:10 »

Would you consider a short shift option for this set as well?

samwisekoi · « **Reply #264 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 21:11:27 »

Quote from: noisyturtle on Thu, 07 February 2013, 21:05:10

Would you consider a short shift option for this set as well?

Already there!

- Ron | samwisekoi

jdcarpe · « **Reply #265 on:** Thu, 07 February 2013, 22:36:12 »

SP uses "SP Standard Font" a.k.a. WYSE font legends.

Matt3o · « **Reply #266 on:** Fri, 08 February 2013, 02:27:53 »

Quote from: calavera on Thu, 07 February 2013, 18:02:14

I really don't want to derail this group buy but I would love to have a retro kit like this. Colors are freaking amazing IMO:

that's awesome, everyone agree!

we chose brown because people picked brown in the interest check and Round4 already has spherical blue. two very good reasons actually. I'm not going back on this point.

I asked SP how much would cost to make tooling for the DSA spacebar, would be awesome to have the DSA spacebar and if we reach a high volume would be totally possible.

If the set is successful I'm all in for new legends, new colors and new space bars. At the moment I just want to reach a good tier and that is possible only by reducing the options (actually I'd also like to remove plum

but people seem to like it... so let's keep it).

Matt3o · « **Reply #267 on:** Fri, 08 February 2013, 02:34:54 »

A small correction to the C64 nostalgia layout.

SP can't do "f 1" (lowercase-f space number) like in the original C64 keyboard, so they will be standard function keys (F1).

rknize · « **Reply #268 on:** Fri, 08 February 2013, 02:40:50 »

FWIW, SP charged R4 $3500 for one SA mold.

Matt3o · « **Reply #269 on:** Fri, 08 February 2013, 02:50:17 »

Quote from: rknize on Fri, 08 February 2013, 02:40:50

FWIW, SP charged R4 $3500 for one SA mold.

tooling for DSA 6u would be $800, not the most famous space bar size, but still

Elrick · « **Reply #270 on:** Fri, 08 February 2013, 03:05:16 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 08 February 2013, 02:50:17

tooling for DSA 6u would be $800, not the most famous space bar size, but still

All up to you Matt3o, don't let anyone try and pour mud over your design considerations. If you think it'll lower the price point downwards for everyone then do it.

Just offer them the bare essentials only if they whinge and complain and want more stuff and are not willing to pay for it, they don't need this key-set.

Turbo Slaab · « **Reply #271 on:** Fri, 08 February 2013, 03:10:47 »

Quote from: Elrick on Fri, 08 February 2013, 03:05:16

Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 08 February 2013, 02:50:17
tooling for DSA 6u would be $800, not the most famous space bar size, but still

All up to you Matt3o, don't let anyone try and pour mud over your design considerations. If you think it'll lower the price point downwards for everyone then do it.

Just offer them the bare essentials only if they whinge and complain and want more stuff and are not willing to pay for it, they don't need this key-set.

Or they can start their own GB.

aggiejy · « **Reply #272 on:** Fri, 08 February 2013, 10:08:24 »

Exactly, people can do a follow-up group buy.

Matt3o · « **Reply #273 on:** Fri, 08 February 2013, 10:38:21 »

like I said. if this is successful as we all hope, I see no issues at adding white on blue.

Elrick · « **Reply #274 on:** Fri, 08 February 2013, 16:59:37 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Fri, 08 February 2013, 10:38:21

like I said. if this is successful as we all hope, I see no issues at adding white on blue.

Quite true, people on this forum are extremely terrible at being patient and calm........when it comes to buying a Key-set. I should know I panic the most when it comes to ordering anything from here.

mashby · « **Reply #275 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 23:04:34 »

I don't think this will will help those of us, including myself, that are impatient, but we have received a wonderful gift from kaporkle.

He has been creating CG visualization of key cap color combinations. He was kind enough to create a 3D design of Poker keyboard and not one to stop from looking a gift horse in the mouth, I also asked if would would be so kind as to design a spherical key cap as well. I'm happy to say that kaporkle went to to great lengths to model the cylindrical key cap and mockup the colors chosen for this future group buy on a KBC Poker.

It's not the exact font, but it's pretty damn nice and I think you'll agree..

wasabah · « **Reply #276 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 23:22:38 »

That looks awesome!

Turbo Slaab · « **Reply #277 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 23:25:58 »

Wow! That looks great! Not digging the red but this gets me excited for this to happen!

jil_jil32 · « **Reply #278 on:** Sun, 10 February 2013, 23:49:20 »

Like!

Hak Foo · « **Reply #279 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 00:03:39 »

Please don't make me start throwing money at the screen. If the notes scratch the glossy finish, I don't know what I'd do...

Halverson · « **Reply #280 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 00:04:50 »

Quote from: Hak Foo on Mon, 11 February 2013, 00:03:39

Please don't make me start throwing money at the screen. If the notes scratch the glossy finish, I don't know what I'd do...

The notes should be fine, just don't start throwing your change

Matt3o · « **Reply #281 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 02:05:53 »

Quote from: mashby on Sun, 10 February 2013, 23:04:34

I don't think this will will help those of us, including myself, that are impatient, but we have received a wonderful gift from kaporkle.

He has been creating CG visualization of key cap color combinations. He was kind enough to create a 3D design of Poker keyboard and not one to stop from looking a gift horse in the mouth, I also asked if would would be so kind as to design a cylindrical key cap as well. I'm happy to say that kaporkle went to to great lengths to model the cylindrical key cap and mockup the colors chosen for this future group buy on a KBC Poker.

It's not the exact font, but it's pretty damn nice and I think you'll agree..

That's freaking awesome! May I use that image in the GB? Legends aren't the same but overall look n feel is exactly what we are aiming for.

DrugER · « **Reply #282 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 04:05:30 »

i alwaysreally want DSA FAMILY !!! GO 2 GB !!!

Matt3o · « **Reply #283 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 04:12:03 »

almost there. I have to wait SP to rectify some prices.

mashby · « **Reply #284 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 07:32:28 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 11 February 2013, 02:05:53

That's freaking awesome! May I use that image in the GB? Legends aren't the same but overall look n feel is exactly what we are aiming for.

Yes, of course! He also has a Realforce that would show off more keys too.

Matt3o · « **Reply #285 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 07:59:08 »

I can't use the whole image as the mod legends are wrong (and people would keep asking why they are different from the other previews)... but I can pick a section

mashby · « **Reply #286 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 08:26:33 »

This was just a first draft and he was already aware of the font and legend issues. I simply couldn't wait to share

The plan is to have a proper image for the GB.

Matt3o · « **Reply #287 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 08:51:35 »

Quote from: mashby on Mon, 11 February 2013, 08:26:33

The plan is to have a proper image for the GB.

that would be simply fantastic! keep me posted.

kaporkle · « **Reply #288 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 09:28:42 »

Mashby, you are too kind!
I will try for a full-size 104 mock-up by next weekend.

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 07 February 2013, 22:36:12

SP uses "SP Standard Font" a.k.a. WYSE font legends.

Thank you jdcarpe. I found this image in a google search, probably from here. Just to be clear, this is the font that will be used on the caps, yes?

Is there a typeface I can download that will match it or at least be close?

Matt3o · « **Reply #289 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 10:01:43 »

arial rounded is close but it's not a 100% match

tjweir · « **Reply #290 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 11:58:50 »

Matt3o, may I suggest updating the first post with the almost final sets?

Matt3o · « **Reply #291 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:05:24 »

Quote from: tjweir on Mon, 11 February 2013, 11:58:50

Matt3o, may I suggest updating the first post with the almost final sets?

I'm posting the group buy in the next couple of hours with all the final stuff

funkymeeba · « **Reply #292 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:06:07 »

This calls for celebration! Too bad I am not supposed to drink at work.

samwisekoi · « **Reply #293 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:17:11 »

Order placed. MUCH BETTER FORM than Google Docs!

- Ron | samwisekoi

tjweir · « **Reply #294 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:19:39 »

Quote from: Matt3o on Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:05:24

Quote from: tjweir on Mon, 11 February 2013, 11:58:50
Matt3o, may I suggest updating the first post with the almost final sets?

I'm posting the group buy in the next couple of hours with all the final stuff

Oh, way better!

jdcarpe · « **Reply #295 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:22:21 »

WTF? Where is the form? Don't make me ragequit this GB before it gets started...

Matt3o · « **Reply #296 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:23:51 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:22:21

WTF? Where is the form? Don't make me ragequit this GB before it gets started...

ahahah

just a little bit of patience guys

samwisekoi got a preview because he is going to coordinate the GB with me

jdcarpe · « **Reply #297 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:24:12 »

GRRRRRRRRR

funkymeeba · « **Reply #298 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 12:27:07 »

Murder most choppy! You can't expect patience on the Monday; that is just inhumane!

Matt3o · « **Reply #299 on:** Mon, 11 February 2013, 17:13:41 »

Group buy starts as of...

NOW!

News:

Author Topic: [IC] Universal spherical retro kit (standard, tkl, wkl. 75, 60, ergodox) (Read 78231 times)