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Title: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 10 October 2015, 11:55:10
VOTE FOR THE SET HERE
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/Ground-Control-SA-ABS-Keycap-Set (https://www.massdrop.com/vote/Ground-Control-SA-ABS-Keycap-Set)
(http://i.imgur.com/xBj5Z8z.png)

Welcome to the Ground Control Interest Check Thread!
Inspired by ATC's keyboards, Ground Control is an SA keycap set that will make you feel like a real air traffic controller.
With white alphas, green modifiers and an alternative blue number row, Ground Control will hopefully be an ABS doubleshot set.

Details
(http://i.imgur.com/B6tEWN9.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/kqwNZD6.png)
Yes, it is BFP not BFN.
(http://i.imgur.com/y0EJKHN.jpg)
Profile is 1-2-3-3-3-4
(http://i.imgur.com/Cwye9oU.png)

Kits
With the exception of the Ergodox, most kits are more or less definitive.

Base Kit (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/gueBRln.png)

Num Pad (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/zM8VgBI.png)

Novelties (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/vA90Pmc.png)

Tsangan (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/XRfSuYi.png)

Dvorak & Colemak (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/k63MRak.png)

Planck & Atomic (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/5ieOwok.png)

Ergodox - Provisional All R3 (Last Update: 10/28/15)
(http://i.imgur.com/sp0prVu.png)

ISO (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/5Q7FE4K.png)

International (DE, DK, ES, FI, NO, SW, UK) (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/olOU3Ke.png)

ATC Novelties (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/ceWmInf.png)

R3 extra arrows (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/l7CgsQW.png)

Forum Novelties (Last Update: 11/13/2015)
(http://i.imgur.com/e2BQ8pl.png)

2D renders
60%
(http://i.imgur.com/nFxbTm9.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hCA6NCK.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/9kPgkDl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/l2gt2oW.png)

NumPad
(http://i.imgur.com/nQlA4Qm.png)

TKL
(http://i.imgur.com/FDdblf4.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/N2Ly2e2.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/0pCVBmv.png)

Full Keyboard
(http://i.imgur.com/SxXXvUo.png)

Planck
(http://i.imgur.com/yYXSRRG.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/ta2NcQN.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/nk2tvTn.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/xBj5Z8z.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/ouksyx5.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/9Xw8Eca.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/B6tEWN9.jpg)

Atomic
(http://i.imgur.com/pbslSa9.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/NHuLI80.png)

Ergodox
(http://i.imgur.com/tSAWTQf.jpg)

List of all Kits
More
Kits marked with (?) may or may not happen depending on the demand.
  • Base TKL Kit
  • Num Pad Kit
  • ISO Kit
  • Dvorak+Colemak Kit
  • Novelties Kit
  • Tsangan Kit
  • R3 extra arrows
  • ATC Novelties
  • International
  • Planck & Atomic Kit
  • Ergodox Kit (?)

Progress & Updates
More
  • IC Started on 10/10/15
  • Added some keys to the base kit and a "Regular Joe" version render
  • Added Ergodox Kit and updated all kits. Major changes to the Num Pad Kit
  • Added a poll to decide which version should be the main one and which the secondary.
  • V2: Updated the whole IC, original renders, base kit and child deals have been replaced.
  • Fixed the Planck/Atomic kit, now it supports grid and has blue "lower" "raise" keys
  • New Planck renders
  • Polls are open (10/18/2015)
  • Added an Ergodox Kit with legends
  • Replaced RR keycaps for RA keycaps
  • Closed Polls(10/23/2015)
  • Published polls results(10/23/2015)
  • Polls are open(10/23/2015)
  • Added an Ergodox render(10/25/2015)
  • Added Radar Novelty
  • Closed Polls(10/26/2015)
  • Profile is now SA(10/26/2015)
  • Updated some renders, some changes to the Ergodox and Tsangan(10/28/2015)
  • Color kit is now merged with the base kit(10/29/2015)
  • Added a full size keyboard render
  • Polls are open(10/31/2015)
  • ATC & Airport Novelties(11/1/2015)
  • International Kit Update(11/1/2015)
  • Added R3 arrows(11/2/2015)
  • Added Tsangan and novelties profiles(11/2/2015)
  • Closed Polls(11/3/2015)
  • Updated Color Scheme(11/5/2015)
  • Massdrop Poll(11/7/2015)
  • Added a visual reference of the keycap profile(11/8/2015)
  • We did it! - 200 votes on Massdrop(11/8/2015)
  • Updated Base kit mockup(11/13/2015)
  • Updated Novelties(11/13/2015)
  • Added Forum novelties(11/13/2015)
  • Updated Ergodox kit and its state to: provisional(11/13/2015)
  • Updated Tsangan(11/13/2015)
  • Updated ISO Kit(11/13/2015)
  • Fixed some issues with the International kit which didn't cover properly the layouts displayed, added UK layout(11/13/2015)
  • Added Atomic renders
  • Added Planck 3D renders(11/21/2015)

To Do List
More
  • Create a Google Form for get some feedback
  • Add a red Back Space keycap to the color kit
  • 3D renders I'm on it
  • Planck and Atomic Updated enders
  • Ergodox render
  • International Kit Update
  • Poll for novelties and Ergodox
  • RR and RCQ are no longer available - Update Red keycaps[\li]

NOTES:
More
  • As Oobly has informed me, RR is no longer available. Red keycaps will now be RA, which is the closest color to RR Signature Plastics has.
  • Child deals are not definitive
  • Old kits and renders are available here: http://imgur.com/a/DyroB (http://imgur.com/a/DyroB)
  • Even though ATC's keyboards feature a DSA profile, the community decided to go with SA
  • Planck renders feature a 1-2-3-4

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Special thanks to /r/keycapsdesigners and livingspeedbump for providing the resources, guides and initial feedback.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: ironpup on Sat, 10 October 2015, 12:11:33
I'd buy it!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: lolpes on Sat, 10 October 2015, 12:42:29
should there be a post + time limit to start an IC? way to many 1post joined yesterday keyset "designers" popping up recently...
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: ideus on Sat, 10 October 2015, 12:43:33
It is an interesting design, it is probably too colorful for a boring Joe like me though. If it has some boring Joe options, well, maybe???
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Supergeek on Sat, 10 October 2015, 12:59:20
Reminds me of the Google logo. Too many colors for me.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 10 October 2015, 13:15:46
It is an interesting design, it is probably too colorful for a boring Joe like me though. If it has some boring Joe options, well, maybe???

Something like this?

(http://i.imgur.com/hHZ2ZTz.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/QbWNgrv.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: ideus on Sat, 10 October 2015, 13:56:32
It is an interesting design, it is probably too colorful for a boring Joe like me though. If it has some boring Joe options, well, maybe???

Something like this?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hHZ2ZTz.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/QbWNgrv.png)


Not bad, at all.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 10 October 2015, 15:24:37
It is an interesting design, it is probably too colorful for a boring Joe like me though. If it has some boring Joe options, well, maybe???

Something like this?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hHZ2ZTz.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/QbWNgrv.png)


Not bad, at all.

The second version is easier to do by adding to the base kit a blue enter, a green back space, and a white space bar instead of the yellow one.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: harlw on Sat, 10 October 2015, 16:35:41
I do like the colors, I like the subject matter, and I do like the gigantic novelty kit that could go a long way to covering my 128 and 144 key matrix boards :D
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Data on Sat, 10 October 2015, 16:40:09
Those novelties are awesome.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 10 October 2015, 16:45:56
Those novelties are awesome.

Fun fact about them: they all exist in real life with the exception of the "ON" key

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: faycheung on Sat, 10 October 2015, 22:11:35
Yush. Maybe you'll see some use with VATSIM controllers.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Sat, 10 October 2015, 22:28:07
should there be a post + time limit to start an IC? way to many 1post joined yesterday keyset "designers" popping up recently...

Anyone can run an IC as they please, but they may not necessarily get the GB thread approved.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Caskla on Sun, 11 October 2015, 03:00:08
I'd probably get a set.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: lolpes on Sun, 11 October 2015, 04:11:59
should there be a post + time limit to start an IC? way to many 1post joined yesterday keyset "designers" popping up recently...

Anyone can run an IC as they please, but they may not necessarily get the GB thread approved.

Fair enough ;)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: mobbo on Sun, 11 October 2015, 23:24:34
Something like this?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hHZ2ZTz.png)


This option would be awesome.

I'm definitely interested in the set.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset - Updated kits + Ergodox!
Post by: Oobly on Mon, 12 October 2015, 04:48:46
I like this design a lot :) One of the few really colourful sets I'd actually put on my boards.

Just a design note: DSA does not have a semi-matte option, all keycap sizes are matte finish only (except for relegendables).
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset - Updated kits + Ergodox!
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 12 October 2015, 05:40:46
I like this design a lot :) One of the few really colourful sets I'd actually put on my boards.

Just a design note: DSA does not have a semi-matte option, all keycap sizes are matte finish only (except for relegendables).

Woops.

Something that I've noticed is how the set changes with just 3 keycaps changing colors (enter, back space and space bar). Some people like the color craziness and others prefer the 2~3 color scheme. If both groups of people could have a set they like it would be fantastic.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 12 October 2015, 05:53:39
Something like this?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hHZ2ZTz.png)


This option would be awesome.

I'm definitely interested in the set.

That option might be a little more difficult to do. BUT I've noticed that there are two groups of people who like this set so what I could do is either add a second WV number row and a green Enter key or provide a base kit with no number row and then choose one (blue or white).

What do you guys think about it?

EDIT:
(http://i.imgur.com/i6aVoXZ.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: mobbo on Mon, 12 October 2015, 12:12:28
Something like this?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hHZ2ZTz.png)


This option would be awesome.

I'm definitely interested in the set.

That option might be a little more difficult to do. BUT I've noticed that there are two groups of people who like this set so what I could do is either add a second WV number row and a green Enter key or provide a base kit with no number row and then choose one (blue or white).

What do you guys think about it?

EDIT:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/i6aVoXZ.png)


Probably would prefer an option to add a WV number row if that makes it easier. Does the "Novelties Kit" come with a green Ground Control key?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 12 October 2015, 12:48:34
Something like this?

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hHZ2ZTz.png)


This option would be awesome.

I'm definitely interested in the set.

That option might be a little more difficult to do. BUT I've noticed that there are two groups of people who like this set so what I could do is either add a second WV number row and a green Enter key or provide a base kit with no number row and then choose one (blue or white).

What do you guys think about it?

EDIT:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/i6aVoXZ.png)


Probably would prefer an option to add a WV number row if that makes it easier. Does the "Novelties Kit" come with a green Ground Control key?

Speaking about the WV number row, I have to re-do some of the kits, including the base kit and novelties so yes, there will be a WV number kit and a green "GROUND CONTROL" keycap as well as the blue one.

We will have a problem with the International kit number row but we'll figure out how to solve it later (maybe splitting the kit in two or just choosing one color).
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset - added some thoughts about the set.
Post by: rrrsss on Sat, 17 October 2015, 07:33:44
i like this set a lot! and the newer colorway is so good. i like the novelties a lot! definitely interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset - added some thoughts about the set.
Post by: ideus on Sat, 17 October 2015, 08:39:51
The regular Joe version looks good; however, I am not sure if DSA is pulling enough attention lately, though, judging for the low count of votes. As GMK or JTK will require much higher MoQs the Cherry profile may attract more people. Just some yellow flags.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset - added some thoughts about the set.
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 17 October 2015, 09:31:09
i like this set a lot! and the newer colorway is so good. i like the novelties a lot! definitely interested.

I'm glad you liked the newer colorway but the blue number row will probably be in a kit as well as the red enter and yellow back space. That way everybody we could have 3 styles for just one set!

The regular Joe version looks good; however, I am not sure if DSA is pulling enough attention lately, though, judging for the low count of votes. As GMK or JTK will require much higher MoQs the Cherry profile may attract more people. Just some yellow flags.

Well, it was designed as a DSA set because those keyboards use this profile. In addition, I wanted to make it more accessible to Dvorak/Colemak and ISO distributions. However, if the community prefers a DCS or SA profile, I will gladly change it.

(http://i.imgur.com/5eMlixW.jpg)


One more thing, I am currently designing the set again from scratch, which means new renders, revised kits and probably novelties. Here is a sneak peak




(http://i.imgur.com/VFWkSyx.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/aQFFCBZ.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/xMDr9If.png)


(http://i.imgur.com/dNCrl0E.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset - added some thoughts about the set.
Post by: ideus on Sat, 17 October 2015, 09:48:00
i like this set a lot! and the newer colorway is so good. i like the novelties a lot! definitely interested.

I'm glad you liked the newer colorway but the blue number row will probably be in a kit as well as the red enter and yellow back space. That way everybody we could have 3 styles for just one set!

The regular Joe version looks good; however, I am not sure if DSA is pulling enough attention lately, though, judging for the low count of votes. As GMK or JTK will require much higher MoQs the Cherry profile may attract more people. Just some yellow flags.

Well, it was designed as a DSA set because those keyboards use this profile. In addition, I wanted to make it more accessible to Dvorak/Colemak and ISO distributions. However, if the community prefers a DCS or SA profile, I will gladly change it.

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/5eMlixW.jpg)



One more thing, I am currently designing the set again from scratch, which means new renders, revised kits and probably novelties. Here is a sneak peak




Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/VFWkSyx.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/aQFFCBZ.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/xMDr9If.png)



Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/dNCrl0E.png)


I was not aware that these devices carry DSA style caps, I just hope the GB makes it. Awesome new combinations.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset - added some thoughts about the set.
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 17 October 2015, 10:13:12
I was not aware that these devices carry DSA style caps, I just hope the GB makes it. Awesome new combinations.

To be honest, the set didn't draw as much attention as I thought but many people said "I like it but..." which really means that it needed to be polished. That's why I decided to start over again and (hopefully) post the V2 of the set either today or tomorrow.

Soon after the  V2 of the set and reformat the current IC are up, I will post a google doc or something similar so we know which profile do people prefer for the set, International kit, ergodox, planck...
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset - added some thoughts about the set.
Post by: ideus on Sat, 17 October 2015, 10:21:26
I was not aware that these devices carry DSA style caps, I just hope the GB makes it. Awesome new combinations.

To be honest, the set didn't draw as much attention as I thought but many people said "I like it but..." which really means that it needed to be polished. That's why I decided to start over again and (hopefully) post the V2 of the set either today or tomorrow.

Soon after the  V2 of the set and reformat the current IC is up, I will post a google doc or something similar so we know which profile do people prefer for the set, International kit, ergodox, planck...

The lack of interest may be related with other factors, like the profile, or even the manufacturer. DCS and DSA profiles by SP are know to be thin, and not much liked around recently, DS appears to be in its hypest season recently.

In my case, after trying all profiles available for MX switches, I learned that I prefer the Cherry profile, in thick ABS; so, I would get into a GB for different profiles due to solidarity, but not really because I would use it. I think some of the elders around here have already settled with certain profiles for caps.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset - added some thoughts about the set.
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 18 October 2015, 12:59:33
The lack of interest may be related with other factors, like the profile, or even the manufacturer. DCS and DSA profiles by SP are know to be thin, and not much liked around recently, DS appears to be in its hypest season recently.

In my case, after trying all profiles available for MX switches, I learned that I prefer the Cherry profile, in thick ABS; so, I would get into a GB for different profiles due to solidarity, but not really because I would use it. I think some of the elders around here have already settled with certain profiles for caps.

The profile dilemma is huge! So far people have suggested me DCS, SA, R3 SA (like Danger Zone)...
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! (new renders & revised kits)
Post by: trenton on Sun, 18 October 2015, 13:42:19
Count me in
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset - added some thoughts about the set.
Post by: ideus on Sun, 18 October 2015, 14:19:00
The lack of interest may be related with other factors, like the profile, or even the manufacturer. DCS and DSA profiles by SP are know to be thin, and not much liked around recently, DS appears to be in its hypest season recently.

In my case, after trying all profiles available for MX switches, I learned that I prefer the Cherry profile, in thick ABS; so, I would get into a GB for different profiles due to solidarity, but not really because I would use it. I think some of the elders around here have already settled with certain profiles for caps.

The profile dilemma is huge! So far people have suggested me DCS, SA, R3 SA (like Danger Zone)...

Go with your best bet, I hope your set would do well, it is hard to make everybody here to agree, the only way is to make the decision and run the GB. There have been some GBs recently that failed, even with well tested designs like Cherry Beige, so there is no warranties.

 
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: livingspeedbump on Sun, 18 October 2015, 14:52:13
should there be a post + time limit to start an IC? way to many 1post joined yesterday keyset "designers" popping up recently...

It is a way for some people to get involved with the community. These designers are more inclined to post more and stay involved than a lot of people that post once for an Artisan sale and never again :) As long as they show they are serious about the set and the community I don't see any problem with them posting here!  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! (new renders & revised kits)
Post by: livingspeedbump on Sun, 18 October 2015, 15:01:58
Here is my 2 cents on the profile subject...


First, let me just mention Sculpted SA is my favorite SP profile. BUT, as a designer as well I know the profile really is/can be made an integral part of the overall set and theme. Personally DSA really seems to be the most fitting profile, thematically speaking. After doing a little research on the keyboards that you are basing this on...

(http://www.airport-suppliers.com/content_images/supplier/Airport_Wedge_Devices_ATC_Check_In_Keyboards_OCR_Readers_Document_Scanner.jpg)

(http://www.diakonsolutions.com/atcuseit/images/StarsInputs2.JPG)


...it would seem DSA is the most obvious choice, as the actual keyboards have a profile very similar to DSA from what I can tell. There is also the fact that this will make a lot of the child deals much cheaper (I know Colemak/Dvorak support is important to you) because you don't have to worry about Rows in the design. DSA also gives you more options on material/legend tech than say SA would as well.

Finally, I think its great that you are reaching out to the community for input on this! I will encourage you though to stick to your guns when you make a decision, especially if you think it is essential to the design in some way. Just remember that you cant make everyone happy  ;)

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! (new renders & revised kits)
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 18 October 2015, 16:12:59
Here is my 2 cents on the profile subject...


First, let me just mention Sculpted SA is my favorite SP profile. BUT, as a designer as well I know the profile really is/can be made an integral part of the overall set and theme. Personally DSA really seems to be the most fitting profile, thematically speaking. After doing a little research on the keyboards that you are basing this on...

Show Image
(http://www.airport-suppliers.com/content_images/supplier/Airport_Wedge_Devices_ATC_Check_In_Keyboards_OCR_Readers_Document_Scanner.jpg)


Show Image
(http://www.diakonsolutions.com/atcuseit/images/StarsInputs2.JPG)



...it would seem DSA is the most obvious choice, as the actual keyboards have a profile very similar to DSA from what I can tell. There is also the fact that this will make a lot of the child deals much cheaper (I know Colemak/Dvorak support is important to you) because you don't have to worry about Rows in the design. DSA also gives you more options on material/legend tech than say SA would as well.

Finally, I think its great that you are reaching out to the community for input on this! I will encourage you though to stick to your guns when you make a decision, especially if you think it is essential to the design in some way. Just remember that you cant make everyone happy  ;)

While designing the set, I made a little research and studied many ICs and GBs: Juke Box, Calm Depths, Granite, 1976, Danger Zone...But the MiTo Sci-Fi DSA set really draw my attention because it had several child deals that were cheap and allowed many people to get their first set by a reasonable price.
And that's why I'm more keen on the DSA profile
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! - Uploaded a form to get some feedback
Post by: livingspeedbump on Sun, 18 October 2015, 16:20:30
On that note, you are more than welcome to copy or base child deals off jukebox ones. There are always things to add, or that you may not need (as mine was sculpted) but just so you know thats totally fine with me  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! - Uploaded a form to get some feedback
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 18 October 2015, 16:38:36
On that note, you are more than welcome to copy or base child deals off jukebox ones. There are always things to add, or that you may not need (as mine was sculpted) but just so you know thats totally fine with me  :thumb:

I used them as a guide! They were specially useful at the very beginning because they cover many layouts.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Elrick on Sun, 18 October 2015, 18:14:27
should there be a post + time limit to start an IC? way to many 1post joined yesterday keyset "designers" popping up recently...

Anyone can run an IC as they please, but they may not necessarily get the GB thread approved.

Who cares  because you don't need to lick anyone's hole on Geekhack anymore, just post it on MassDrop and watch the numbers pile on in  :thumb: .

About time that everyone has real freedom to come up with their own colour-ways as they see fit without having to seek anyone's approval anymore, welcome to the new world order and it belongs to MD  ;) .
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 18 October 2015, 18:37:56
should there be a post + time limit to start an IC? way to many 1post joined yesterday keyset "designers" popping up recently...

Anyone can run an IC as they please, but they may not necessarily get the GB thread approved.

Who cares  because you don't need to lick anyone's hole on Geekhack anymore, just post it on MassDrop and watch the numbers pile on in  :thumb: .

About time that everyone has real freedom to come up with their own colour-ways as they see fit without having to seek anyone's approval anymore, welcome to the new world order and it belongs to MD  ;) .

Ok, so let's talk a little bit about the GB :

I'm not worried about the GB thing, because the set is FAR from it and as Livingspeedbump said, the ICs are allowed to newbies because it is a way to introduce us in the GH community.

To be honest, I don't find myself capable of running a GB for several reasons. Firstly, because I live in Europe, secondly because I'm a student and I wouldn't be able to run a GB properly and finally because I'm too inexperienced in this field. If the set makes it to the GB, I could consider 3 options:

But, as I said before, the set is far from the group buy, we shouldn't mind about this stuff yet.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! - Uploaded a form to get some feedback
Post by: livingspeedbump on Sun, 18 October 2015, 19:36:24
I wrote an article on making sets, could be some info in there for you. If you want to know the differences of MD/PMK I can let you know about those as well in more depths.

https://www.keychatter.com/2015/10/10/how-to-create-a-keycap-set-for-a-group-buy/

Definitely can be updated more and more, but its a start.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! - Uploaded a form to get some feedback
Post by: ironpup on Sun, 18 October 2015, 20:03:19
Hey,
the update is looking great, but it lost planck grid support :eek: if it had grid support I'd be all in :)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! - Uploaded a form to get some feedback
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 18 October 2015, 20:07:23
Hey,
the update is looking great, but it lost planck grid support :eek: if it had grid support I'd be all in :)

I know, the issue has been already addressed to me. I have to work hard on that kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! - Uploaded a form to get some feedback
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 19 October 2015, 05:57:08
Hey,
the update is looking great, but it lost planck grid support :eek: if it had grid support I'd be all in :)

Ok, I think now is fixed

(http://i.imgur.com/4078hTw.png)

What do you think?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! - Uploaded a form to get some feedback
Post by: ironpup on Mon, 19 October 2015, 16:58:08
Hey,
the update is looking great, but it lost planck grid support :eek: if it had grid support I'd be all in :)

Ok, I think now is fixed

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/4078hTw.png)


What do you think?
A cream colored 1u would be make it perfect  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! - Uploaded a form to get some feedback
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 20 October 2015, 08:09:54
Hey,
the update is looking great, but it lost planck grid support :eek: if it had grid support I'd be all in :)

Ok, I think now is fixed

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/4078hTw.png)


What do you think?
A cream colored 1u would be make it perfect  :thumb:

I was thinking about changing one of the green 1U caps for a 1U WV.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 IS UP! - Uploaded a form to get some feedback
Post by: ironpup on Tue, 20 October 2015, 14:21:51
Hey,
the update is looking great, but it lost planck grid support :eek: if it had grid support I'd be all in :)

Ok, I think now is fixed

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/4078hTw.png)


What do you think?
A cream colored 1u would be make it perfect  :thumb:

I was thinking about changing one of the green 1U caps for a 1U WV.

Please do! (and maybe even make two of the 1us WV, I'm fine with one but 2 1u WVs might appease for potential planck grid buyer)
Also I agree with LSB that this set would probably work the best unsculpted, so DSA or SA R3. This looks great so far, keep up the hard work  :D
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - V2 - Feedback form closes on Friday - New Planck Renders!
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 20 October 2015, 17:49:03
Please do! (and maybe even make two of the 1us WV, I'm fine with one but 2 1u WVs might appease for potential planck grid buyer)
Also I agree with LSB that this set would probably work the best unsculpted, so DSA or SA R3. This looks great so far, keep up the hard work  :D

Ok then, I'll change two 1U greens for cream caps and I think we could say that kit is finished.



By the way guys, I have done a test version of an Ergodox kit with legends what do you think about it?

(http://i.imgur.com/mkX3mzN.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Polls results have been published!
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 23 October 2015, 11:09:46
Polls are done and your feedback has been helping me a lot to be closer to finish this set.
Today I will publish a new poll that will ask you about novelties, ATC novelties, gamer kit, probably Ergodox and profile(yes, again).
I hope that even more people participate in this poll so we know which profile the community prefers. This time, there will be only 2 options: either we go with SA or DSA.
If we go SA I will have to do some extra work, but I don't really mind.


By the way, I've ordered some Signature Plastics color chips just to see if the color scheme is perfect (specially the WV and the new red keycaps)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - New polls are open
Post by: ironpup on Fri, 23 October 2015, 14:54:10
Although other don't seem to agree, I think this set needs a uniform profile to pull off the aesthetics of the set and since SA is all the rage these days I think it should be SA R3. A uniform profile also cuts down on the costs of child deal, which would probobly result in more buys
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - New polls are open
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 23 October 2015, 15:07:03
Although other don't seem to agree, I think this set needs a uniform profile to pull off the aesthetics of the set and since SA is all the rage these days I think it should be SA R3. A uniform profile also cuts down on the costs of child deal, which would probobly result in more buys

DSA and SA were far ahead of the rest of the profiles. Since we hadn't a clear winner I decided to ask you guys to choose between DSA or SA. I'd like to know what people that voted before SA R3, DCS or "No preference" think of this two profiles.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - New polls are open
Post by: mobbo on Fri, 23 October 2015, 18:30:19
I think SA profile is probably what it needs to set it apart from being easily recreated with other keycaps/modifiers (despite all the recent SA releases)  :p
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - New polls are open
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 23 October 2015, 18:46:39
I think SA profile is probably what it needs to set it apart from being easily recreated with other keycaps/modifiers (despite all the recent SA releases)  :p

Somebody at Reddit said to me earlier something similar. That person said that the base kit (the one that many people enjoy now that I changed) could be very easily recreated with other keycaps and didn't understand why people would prefer it rather than picking some white caps and green modifiers and mix them together. He was partially right, you can do it. But in my opinion it will never be the same as what I am presenting here. For me, it felt like if somebody was saying me that Granite is just 2 shades of grey.
I know that the set could has nothing special for many people, I knew it the moment I started to do that. But I also knew that there were people like me who would be pleased by the font, the color combinations, the background and many other little details of this set. Plus, we've got the child deals that expand the possibilities. Hell, my favorite part of of this process was discovering the WV-VCM-BFN combination(white, green and blue number row).
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - New polls are open
Post by: mobbo on Fri, 23 October 2015, 19:29:48
I think SA profile is probably what it needs to set it apart from being easily recreated with other keycaps/modifiers (despite all the recent SA releases)  :p

Somebody at Reddit said to me earlier something similar. That person said that the base kit (the one that many people enjoy now that I changed) could be very easily recreated with other keycaps and didn't understand why people would prefer it rather than picking some white caps and green modifiers and mix them together. He was partially right, you can do it. But in my opinion it will never be the same as what I am presenting here. For me, it felt like if somebody was saying me that Granite is just 2 shades of grey.
I know that the set could has nothing special for many people, I knew it the moment I started to do that. But I also knew that there were people like me who would be pleased by the font, the color combinations, the background and many other little details of this set. Plus, we've got the child deals that expand the possibilities. Hell, my favorite part of of this process was discovering the WV-VCM-BFN combination(white, green and blue number row).

I totally agree. Most of the highly desired keycap sets are simple color combinations, but it's the thought and detail that goes into them as well as how the aesthetic presents itself as a whole. And not only does it capture a theme in this case but I personally find the colors to be subtlety pleasing to the eye, yet still entertaining.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - New polls are open
Post by: larryyy on Fri, 23 October 2015, 21:08:06
I'd totally be interested in a set.

If you need any insight into ATC stuff, I might be able to help. I'm still in school, but I could probably find somebody who does know.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - New polls are open
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 24 October 2015, 04:40:30
I'd totally be ok interested I  a set.

If you need any insight into ATC stuff, I might be able to help. I'm still in school, but I could probably find somebody who does know.

Great!

This week I will try to figure out that child deal specifically. The problem with it is that I have to be sure which are the most representative  keycaps.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - New polls are open
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 24 October 2015, 18:27:28
POLLS RESULTS (10/23/2015)

1. Interest Check
(http://i.imgur.com/iTZDN3O.png)
78.3% of people would buy the set / are interested (36)
19.6% of people are more or less interested (9)
2.1% of people are not interested (1)

This is awesome but the set needs a lot of work to convince that 20% of people that participated.
I did notice that some of those more or less interested people asked for Planck's grid support, which was
added earlier this week



2.Which profile do you prefer for the set?
(http://i.imgur.com/VQYKR3R.png)
34.8% SA (16)
32.6% DSA (15)
13% SA R3 (6)
10.9% No preference (5)
8.7% DCS (4)

It seems we need to do a second round with only two candidates.
because I feel I can't impose one profile over the other with such a close result.
*There was a participant that voted SA R3 who said: "This kit has to be SA. Uniform R3 prefered, SA if that is the consensus"



3.International Kit
(http://i.imgur.com/9IJdQUI.png)
56.6% of people don't own an ISO keyboard (26)
17.4% of people think that the basic kit is enough (8 )
17.4% of people are interested but only if it's not very expensive (8 )
8,7% of people are interested and price is not a problem for them (4)

26% of people want the international Kit, that's good to know.

4.Planck/Atomic Kit interest
(http://i.imgur.com/tX175Sx.png)
78.3% of people are not interested (36)
21.7% of people are interested (10)

Good to see such interest for the Planck/Atomic kit

5.Ergodox Kit interest
(http://i.imgur.com/TOMYDAM.png)
89.9% are not interested (41)
10.9% are interested (5)
Considering that not a lot of people own an Ergodox, I think these are great results.
The Ergodox kit with legends might attract more owners


Notes:

Thanks to everyone for participating!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 25 October 2015, 08:36:46
I have swapped the polls results with the ergodox render for visibility.

What do you think about the current Ergodox kit?

If the SA is chosen, do you think it is possible to have an Ergodox kit with legends?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: kaiwwww on Sun, 25 October 2015, 09:15:15
I will buy both SA and DSA, but I prefer the SA
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 25 October 2015, 09:26:37
I will buy both SA and DSA, but I prefer the SA


So far more than 50 people have participated in this poll and SA is currently leading the polls with aprox 56% of the votes.

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Pdub on Sun, 25 October 2015, 12:44:45
I like this. I am not 100% sure if I would buy it. But I very well may. I almost want to buy an ergodox as well. Only time will see I suppose.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: ideus on Sun, 25 October 2015, 12:50:55
I like this. I am not 100% sure if I would buy it. But I very well may. I almost want to buy an ergodox as well. Only time will see I suppose.

DSA is probably the best option for Ergodox.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 25 October 2015, 13:39:56
I like this. I am not 100% sure if I would buy it. But I very well may. I almost want to buy an ergodox as well. Only time will see I suppose.

DSA is probably the best option for Ergodox.

It's going to be a nightmare if SA is the profile chosen and we want to have an Ergodox with legends.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: iss on Sun, 25 October 2015, 13:50:53
 If SA is done, the ErgoDox kit should be legended with novelties only- would be pretty unique and guarantee 100% compatibility.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: b32147 on Sun, 25 October 2015, 14:02:32
I think these would be great in DSA but I wouldn't think twice about purchasing them in SA either.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 25 October 2015, 14:51:53
If SA is done, the ErgoDox kit should be legended with novelties only- would be pretty unique and guarantee 100% compatibility.

That would solve the compatibility issues but I don't know if most Dox users would be happy with that decision.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: iss on Sun, 25 October 2015, 15:57:50
If SA is done, the ErgoDox kit should be legended with novelties only- would be pretty unique and guarantee 100% compatibility.

That would solve the compatibility issues but I don't know if most Dox users would be happy with that decision.

True, might have to fall back on blanks in the end. Loving the Planck set by the way- the high gear/low gear keys are really cool.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 25 October 2015, 16:17:48
True, might have to fall back on blanks in the end. Loving the Planck set by the way- the high gear/low gear keys are really cool.

Damm. Thanks for bringing that up, I forgot to update the Planck kit
(http://i.imgur.com/HRmex4f.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: alexjd99 on Sun, 25 October 2015, 18:51:26
Surprised that SA got the most votes, I thought it would be DSA, since it's what the Air Traffic Control keyboards use. Would still buy SA though, since the colorway is  and spot on
(http://www.diakonsolutions.com/atcuseit/images/StarsInputs2.JPG)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Pdub on Sun, 25 October 2015, 18:54:35

I like this. I am not 100% sure if I would buy it. But I very well may. I almost want to buy an ergodox as well. Only time will see I suppose.

DSA is probably the best option for Ergodox.

If you don't mind me asking. How so? I am not read up on ergodox.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: ideus on Sun, 25 October 2015, 18:56:34

I like this. I am not 100% sure if I would buy it. But I very well may. I almost want to buy an ergodox as well. Only time will see I suppose.

DSA is probably the best option for Ergodox.

If you don't mind me asking. How so? I am not read up on ergodox.

DSA flat profile makes easier to make caps for special layouts like Ergodox, than with profiled caps like DCS, or SA contoured.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 25 October 2015, 19:13:28
Surprised that SA got the most votes, I thought it would be DSA, since it's what the Air Traffic Control keyboards use. Would still buy SA though, since the colorway is  and spot on
Show Image
(http://www.diakonsolutions.com/atcuseit/images/StarsInputs2.JPG)


Right now we are in a 50/50 situation. DSA is winning with 51% of the votes
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 25 October 2015, 19:44:06

I like this. I am not 100% sure if I would buy it. But I very well may. I almost want to buy an ergodox as well. Only time will see I suppose.

DSA is probably the best option for Ergodox.

If you don't mind me asking. How so? I am not read up on ergodox.

DSA flat profile makes easier to make caps for special layouts like Ergodox, than with profiled caps like DCS, or SA contoured.

I also think that DSA is the right profile for this particular set because of the background of it and also because  as I've stated in several occasions, I wanted it to be as accessible and customizable as possible.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: terminallytrill on Sun, 25 October 2015, 20:15:26
Did the poll! I think I actually like the colored set best.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: alexjd99 on Sun, 25 October 2015, 20:15:58
Surprised that SA got the most votes, I thought it would be DSA, since it's what the Air Traffic Control keyboards use. Would still buy SA though, since the colorway is  and spot on
Show Image
(http://www.diakonsolutions.com/atcuseit/images/StarsInputs2.JPG)


Right now we are in a 50/50 situation. DSA is winning with 51% of the votes
Oh, awesome. I was just going off of the pretty charts :P
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 25 October 2015, 20:52:21
I'd say go with DSA, if it makes it authentic to what is actually used in the industry.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: braidn on Sun, 25 October 2015, 22:23:38
Love the ErgoDox render. I think one of the most versatile ErgoDox kits is from the last Granite round. I know not a lot of folks are fond of Granite but it might be a good base for adding ErgoDox child deals to future sets? Just spitballing.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 26 October 2015, 03:46:09
Love the ErgoDox render. I think one of the most versatile ErgoDox kits is from the last Granite round. I know not a lot of folks are fond of Granite but it might be a good base for adding ErgoDox child deals to future sets? Just spitballing.

Thanks.

Before doing the Ergodox child deal I did a research about previous keycap sets with an Ergodox kit with legends. In my honest opinion, Granite and Deep Space had the best Dox kits that I've ever seen.
That been said, this week I've to finish anything related to the Ergodox and there are two options: adding 1U keycaps to that kit or finding another child deal where those keycaps could be.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 26 October 2015, 06:02:20
Some people suggested that the set should have more novelties and even provided some ideas!

So I tried to do the radar icon someone asked for.

(http://i.imgur.com/TZKSBTF.png)

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: iss on Mon, 26 October 2015, 06:31:00
Damn, all three of those are awesome.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: malaik0 on Mon, 26 October 2015, 06:36:30
so so good that radar key  :eek: :eek:  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 -Ergodox Render + Ergodox kit discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 26 October 2015, 06:50:17
Damn, all three of those are awesome.

Somebody also suggested about adding some Airport IATA codes:

ATL (Atlanta)
AMS (Amsterdam - Schiphol, you could see planes crossing over the motorway)
ARN (Stockholm - Arlanda Airport - very Swedish)
CDG (Paris, Charles de Gaule - very impressive and huge)
FRA (Frankfurt)
PEK (Beijing)
IST (Istanbul - home of Turkish Airlines, never been there)
JFK (New York - huge airport and probably the second biggest I've been)
LAX (Los Angeles)
LHR (London Heathrow - same as JFK but with a fancy train)
MAD (Adolfo Suárez - Madrid Barajas - This is the most impressive of the list by far)
HND (Tokyo)
PHX (Phoenix)
SYD (Sydney)
YVR (Vancouver)

Update

(http://i.imgur.com/XWdMP5Z.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox and novelties discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 26 October 2015, 15:44:21
Profile Update

Hi everyone,
Polls have been closed and here are the results regarding the set profile:

SA 53% (31 votes)
DSA 47% (27 votes)

However, after considering as NULLS those votes where no username was provided (reddit, geek hack or deskthority):

SA 60% (30 votes)
DSA 40% (20 votes)

Which means SA has been elected as the profile to go.

To conclude this update: from the very beginning I have expressed several times that I wanted this set to be more accessible both for ortholinear boards, Ergodoxes and other special layouts. Because of that reason, I'd rather prefer to  have an SA R3 profile over any other option. 



Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox, profile and novelties discussion
Post by: ironpup on Mon, 26 October 2015, 16:15:23
My thoughts exactly  :p this is really shaping up to be a great set  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox, profile and novelties discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 26 October 2015, 17:12:55
My thoughts exactly  :p this is really shaping up to be a great set  :thumb:

I also bought some color chips which should arrive in 1~2 weeks
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox, profile and novelties discussion
Post by: Aengus on Mon, 26 October 2015, 18:13:00
Hey, just came across this IC now, so I am a bit late to the game, especially regarding the polls, but just wanted to say that this set looks great and I am def interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox, profile and novelties discussion
Post by: braidn on Mon, 26 October 2015, 21:21:54
If everyone is going to push the SA train, let's definitely go the S3 train.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox, profile and novelties discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 27 October 2015, 16:40:51
Hey, just came across this IC now, so I am a bit late to the game, especially regarding the polls, but just wanted to say that this set looks great and I am def interested.

I decided to close the poll a little bit earlier than what I expected but feel free to post your opinion, it doesn't matter if you 'joined' the IC today or the first day.

If everyone is going to push the SA train, let's definitely go the S3 train.

Good to know your opinion, SA R3 is the best choice for Doxes, Plancks and Atomic keyboards since they wouldn't be affected at all.


By the way, I will do a 3rd poll to discuss some issues regarding the International kit demand. I will ask about which distribution you have so I can figure out if there is enough demand for, let's say the Spanish distribution.This is an important question for me since I've seen lately many sets where their International kit cost up to $70 because a random dude called Zambumon added some keys for a layout that nobody is buying. That being said, Nordic+German has always a relative high demand.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox, profile and novelties discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 27 October 2015, 19:28:19
Some updates
Dox: added a 2U Alt, a 2U blank WV, two 1.5U BFNs and VCMs, 2 1U CTRLs and 2 1U radars
(http://i.imgur.com/2AiYUUY.png)
Tsangan: added a 2.25U Shift key
(http://i.imgur.com/NHTKG2Q.png)

Speaking about the profile, we could also go with a 1-2-3-3-3-4. This was mentioned by somebody some time ago.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox, profile and novelties discussion
Post by: ironpup on Tue, 27 October 2015, 21:32:14

Speaking about the profile, we could also go with a 1-2-3-3-3-4. This was mentioned by somebody some time ago.

I think uniform R3 is still the best for this set. Maybe you should do another poll with R3 vs 12334 if you can't decided. I think the main reason R3 didn't do as well in the main poll was that people were more concerned with just have SA in general, this might clear up what people's true opinions on SA sculpting are.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox, profile and novelties discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 28 October 2015, 01:49:34

Speaking about the profile, we could also go with a 1-2-3-3-3-4. This was mentioned by somebody some time ago.

I think uniform R3 is still the best for this set. Maybe you should do another poll with R3 vs 12334 if you can't decided. I think the main reason R3 didn't do as well in the main poll was that people were more concerned with just have SA in general, this might clear up what people's true opinions on SA sculpting are.

I'll do another poll for sure, just to know about this, the international kit and some other stuff like the gamers kit and check if everything is finished.

The thing about 1-2-3-3-3-4 is that we get a sculpted profile where you can play with those three R3s. That profile has worked well before in some sets like Penumbra or Calm Depths
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox, profile and novelties discussion
Post by: ironpup on Wed, 28 October 2015, 14:45:31

Speaking about the profile, we could also go with a 1-2-3-3-3-4. This was mentioned by somebody some time ago.

I think uniform R3 is still the best for this set. Maybe you should do another poll with R3 vs 12334 if you can't decided. I think the main reason R3 didn't do as well in the main poll was that people were more concerned with just have SA in general, this might clear up what people's true opinions on SA sculpting are.
Oh that's very true, a middle ground between the two, now you have me questioning which is better  :-\

I'll do another poll for sure, just to know about this, the international kit and some other stuff like the gamers kit and check if everything is finished.

The thing about 1-2-3-3-3-4 is that we get a sculpted profile where you can play with those three R3s. That profile has worked well before in some sets like Penumbra or Calm Depths
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - Ergodox, profile and novelties discussion
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 28 October 2015, 18:33:25

Speaking about the profile, we could also go with a 1-2-3-3-3-4. This was mentioned by somebody some time ago.

I think uniform R3 is still the best for this set. Maybe you should do another poll with R3 vs 12334 if you can't decided. I think the main reason R3 didn't do as well in the main poll was that people were more concerned with just have SA in general, this might clear up what people's true opinions on SA sculpting are.
Oh that's very true, a middle ground between the two, now you have me questioning which is better  :-\

I'll do another poll for sure, just to know about this, the international kit and some other stuff like the gamers kit and check if everything is finished.

The thing about 1-2-3-3-3-4 is that we get a sculpted profile where you can play with those three R3s. That profile has worked well before in some sets like Penumbra or Calm Depths

(Didn't realize where your message  was until  I found out that it was in the middle of a quote)

So, some kind of an ATCs novelties idea. Somebody suggested that we could have instead of two versions of the keys some airport IATA codes. I've been thinking about two possibilities, they could be blue (like the colored number row) or they could be R3s WV so you could use them instead of "regular keycaps". For instance, using JFK for the J, MAD for M, YVR for Y, LAX for L...


(http://i.imgur.com/U9Uf6mx.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - SA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 29 October 2015, 19:13:50
It took me a while but I've rearranged and cleaned the OP because it was a mess. Now it is more concise and faster to read.

If things go well, tomorrow I will post the final IC form which will ask about the international kit distributions and ATCs novelties, which some people liked.
I will also ask about the profile which will be either SA R3 or 1-2-3-3-3-4. Both are great for this set and, no matter what the community choses, I'll be happy with the decision.

(http://i.imgur.com/SxXXvUo.png)
(sorry, I forgot to upload this render)

Ninja edit: I merged the color kit with the base kit because it felt weird that some child deals (like the ISO) had the 2 number rows.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - SA ABS Keyset
Post by: TheSoundofTyping on Fri, 30 October 2015, 04:41:08
SUPER interested for ErgoDox!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - SA ABS Keyset
Post by: t8c on Fri, 30 October 2015, 04:51:16
I wish you the best of luck. Great work on the icons. The novelties, especially the radar icon, looks so pleasing to the eye.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - SA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 30 October 2015, 05:18:26
SUPER interested for ErgoDox!

What do you think about it? It's hard to fill all those Ergodox layouts since there isn't a standard one.

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - SA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 30 October 2015, 14:02:36
I wish you the best of luck. Great work on the icons. The novelties, especially the radar icon, looks so pleasing to the eye.

I needed various attempts to do that icon because I wasn't convinced so I tried with 2 circles, then 3, then changed their sizes... The final version looks even better with the other two novelties and all of them help a lot to understand de background of the set.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - SA ABS Keyset
Post by: zzyjayfree on Fri, 30 October 2015, 14:09:51
Nice set but it's too much color for me. GL!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - SA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 30 October 2015, 15:08:56
Nice set but it's too much color for me. GL!

Don't be tricked by those colors, you can have a green-white color scheme!
(http://i.imgur.com/hCA6NCK.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/FDdblf4.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN
Post by: iss on Fri, 30 October 2015, 22:08:05
No profile question on the poll?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN
Post by: katushkin on Fri, 30 October 2015, 22:10:27
No profile question on the poll?

There was but it was between SA, DCS, DSA and SA Row 3
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 31 October 2015, 04:50:54
No profile question on the poll?

I'd rather prefer to discuss about the profile in the IC. Between SA and DSA people preferred SA and I know for a fact that there is a group of people that want R3. However, in the first poll we had multiple options including SA R3, SA and DSA. DSA and SA had a similar number of votes while SA R3 was far from them. My intention is to have a SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 profile because those three R3 rows are great if we want customization and multiple layouts but we still have those R1 R2 and R4 which was what people asked for.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN
Post by: harlw on Sat, 31 October 2015, 12:47:34
The more I look at it, the more I want it :D



Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Sat, 31 October 2015, 13:44:07

The more I look at it, the more I want it :D

Same here!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 31 October 2015, 17:40:49

The more I look at it, the more I want it :D

Same here!

I have to find out a way to finish the ATCs novelties and I could say that the set is finished. Soon after the color chips arrive, I will contact Melissa and ask her about prices.
Profile will be most likely 1-2-3-3-3-4 as I've said before which will make Dvorak, Colemak, Ergodox and Planck users life much easier.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN
Post by: harlw on Sat, 31 October 2015, 21:10:16

The more I look at it, the more I want it :D

Same here!

I have to find out a way to finish the ATCs novelties and I could say that the set is finished. Soon after the color chips arrive, I will contact Melissa and ask her about prices.
Profile will be most likely 1-2-3-3-3-4 as I've said before which will make Dvorak, Colemak, Ergodox and Planck users life much easier.


What do you need with the novelties?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 01 November 2015, 06:15:44
What do you need with the novelties?

I think that this will be perfect as the ATCS novelties kit:

(http://i.imgur.com/3Bipqp7.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/d237X9B.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 01 November 2015, 16:37:23
International Kit has been updated  :thumb:

It supports German, Danish, Nordic and Spanish Layouts

(http://i.imgur.com/Gwth44I.png)

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN - International Kit Update
Post by: alexjd99 on Sun, 01 November 2015, 16:54:14
I have a feeling this is going to have Carbon level success
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN - International Kit Update
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 01 November 2015, 18:07:25
I have a feeling this is going to have Carbon level success


That would be awesome and beyond my expectations! But for we'll have to wait for a while to know that.

So, this week lots of things are going to happen:
Firstly, color chips are coming (probably on Tuesday since tomorrow is holiday in Spain), I'll take some pictures of them and check if everything is fine, especially with the OAS and RA keycaps.
Once I've done that and check that nothing is missing, I'll send the mockups to Melissa with all the details, ask her about preliminary prices, and if there could be any issues with the novelties.
I'll post prices, get some feedback and change any child deals if necessary.

Finally, we will explore Group Buy possibilities(which are anything but me ruining running the GB).
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN - International Kit Update
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 02 November 2015, 15:08:55
Hi there,
Since we are most likely sticking with the SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 profile, I started to check if there was anything missing. Turns out that yes, some stuff was missing, like the extra R3 arrow keys in case you had a Planck.
(http://i.imgur.com/6SaEJYG.png)
Row profile proposed for novelties
(http://i.imgur.com/7O0maep.png)
And Tsangan
(http://i.imgur.com/wVb8eww.png)
What do you think?

Extra: Render (test) time!
(http://i.imgur.com/A4EHkbN.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/R1EqcD5.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/LXWOfAD.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/sz3ZTKO.png)
They have some fails (specially the first one) but I was just trying to show something close to the final product with that being said, we'll probably have better ones SOON™
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN - International Kit Update
Post by: mrgoldenzombie on Mon, 02 November 2015, 15:54:45
Those renders look so cool  :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 02 November 2015, 15:59:41
I'm in!

Great renders :)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN - International Kit Update
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 02 November 2015, 16:08:36
Those renders look so cool  :eek:

IMHO they are quite meh
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN - International Kit Update
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 02 November 2015, 16:50:03
Those renders look so cool  :eek:

IMHO they are quite meh

I like em!

You obviously did these yourself?

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN - International Kit Update
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 02 November 2015, 16:53:06
Those renders look so cool  :eek:

IMHO they are quite meh

I like em!

You obviously did these yourself?

Yeah, that's why I can tell you that they are quite meh, look closely to the 1st one.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN - International Kit Update
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 02 November 2015, 17:11:16
Those renders look so cool  :eek:

IMHO they are quite meh

I like em!

You obviously did these yourself?

Yeah, that's why I can tell you that they are quite meh, look closely to the 1st one.

Hmm, probably not seeing what you are seeing :P

I enjoy them, love the backdrops as well as the wooden casing :)

If ever you get bored (after your GB kicks off) and have some time I'd like to seek some advise/assistance :D
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN - International Kit Update
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 02 November 2015, 17:20:19
Those renders look so cool  :eek:

IMHO they are quite meh

I like em!

You obviously did these yourself?

Yeah, that's why I can tell you that they are quite meh, look closely to the 1st one.

Hmm, probably not seeing what you are seeing :P

I enjoy them, love the backdrops as well as the wooden casing :)

If ever you get bored (after your GB kicks off) and have some time I'd like to seek some advise/assistance :D

Rotating the board f**cked the image and it isn't well defined.

Feel free to PM me anytime!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - SA ABS Keyset - POLLS ARE OPEN - International Kit Update
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 02 November 2015, 17:40:54
Those renders look so cool  :eek:

IMHO they are quite meh

I like em!

You obviously did these yourself?

Yeah, that's why I can tell you that they are quite meh, look closely to the 1st one.

Hmm, probably not seeing what you are seeing :P

I enjoy them, love the backdrops as well as the wooden casing :)

If ever you get bored (after your GB kicks off) and have some time I'd like to seek some advise/assistance :D

Rotating the board f**cked the image and it isn't well defined.

Feel free to PM me anytime!

Champion :)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: keyboardia1 on Tue, 03 November 2015, 01:42:47
okay, those renders look pretty cool  :D
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: braidn on Tue, 03 November 2015, 07:11:51
Renders are definitely making the set look all that much better, although with the change of title we have decided on SA
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - SA ABS Keyset
Post by: zzyjayfree on Tue, 03 November 2015, 10:27:42
Nice set but it's too much color for me. GL!

Don't be tricked by those colors, you can have a green-white color scheme!
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hCA6NCK.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/FDdblf4.png)


Oh I didn't see that! Might work for me then
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL V2 - SA ABS Keyset
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 03 November 2015, 11:15:09
Nice set but it's too much color for me. GL!

Don't be tricked by those colors, you can have a green-white color scheme!
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/hCA6NCK.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/FDdblf4.png)


Oh I didn't see that! Might work for me then

Many people prefer a simpler color scheme so, why can't we have both options?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 04 November 2015, 16:31:49
Color chips have arrived!
They arrived yesterday but I didn't check the mailbox
Good news: RA, YCF, VCM and OAS are perfect for the set! :thumb:
(http://i.imgur.com/SoVylIC.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/g6aqyQL.jpg)

(kind of)Bad news: BFN didn't looked as I thought (don't be tricked by the photos, trust me) and unfortunately I didn't order a BFP color chip, which is a stronger color and the other possibility I had in mind. In addition, as you could see, there is no WV color chip there! I ordered both color chips because I suspected that WV would be grayish. Turns out I was right! Luckily I ordered a WCK color chip.
(http://i.imgur.com/y0EJKHN.jpg)

Conclusions
The "new" color scheme is:
WCK (white), VCM (green), BFP (blue), YCF (yellow), OAS (orange), and RA (red). Legends are WCK (white legends) or NN (black legends).

PD: while doing this post, I've realized that BFN it is used by DSA EVE, ROUND 4: SPHERICAL, and Symbiosis according to key puller
(http://cdn.keypuller.com/2015/05/Symbiosis_4-1280x853.jpg)
http://keypuller.com/round-4-spherical-space-cadet/
http://keypuller.com/symbiosis/
http://keypuller.com/eve/
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 04 November 2015, 17:08:17
Color chips have arrived!
They arrived yesterday but I didn't check the mailbox
Good news: RA, YCF, VCM and OAS are perfect for the set! :thumb:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SoVylIC.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/g6aqyQL.jpg)


(kind of)Bad news: BFN didn't looked as I thought (don't be tricked by the photos, trust me) and unfortunately I didn't order a BFP color chip, which is a stronger color and the other possibility I had in mind. In addition, as you could see, there is no WV color chip there! I ordered both color chips because I suspected that WV would be grayish. Turns out I was right! Luckily I ordered a WCK color chip.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/y0EJKHN.jpg)


Conclusions
The "new" color scheme is:
WCK (white), VCM (green), BFP (blue), YCF (yellow), OAS (orange), and RA (red). Legends are WCK (white legends) or NN (black legends).

PD: while doing this post, I've realized that BFN it is used by DSA EVE, ROUND 4: SPHERICAL, and Symbiosis according to key puller
Show Image
(http://cdn.keypuller.com/2015/05/Symbiosis_4-1280x853.jpg)

http://keypuller.com/round-4-spherical-space-cadet/
http://keypuller.com/symbiosis/
http://keypuller.com/eve/


Looks like mostly good news to me, at least you found the colorway wasn't what you'd expect and can correct it  :)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 04 November 2015, 17:41:51
Color chips have arrived!
They arrived yesterday but I didn't check the mailbox
Good news: RA, YCF, VCM and OAS are perfect for the set! :thumb:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SoVylIC.jpg)

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/g6aqyQL.jpg)


(kind of)Bad news: BFN didn't looked as I thought (don't be tricked by the photos, trust me) and unfortunately I didn't order a BFP color chip, which is a stronger color and the other possibility I had in mind. In addition, as you could see, there is no WV color chip there! I ordered both color chips because I suspected that WV would be grayish. Turns out I was right! Luckily I ordered a WCK color chip.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/y0EJKHN.jpg)


Conclusions
The "new" color scheme is:
WCK (white), VCM (green), BFP (blue), YCF (yellow), OAS (orange), and RA (red). Legends are WCK (white legends) or NN (black legends).

PD: while doing this post, I've realized that BFN it is used by DSA EVE, ROUND 4: SPHERICAL, and Symbiosis according to key puller
Show Image
(http://cdn.keypuller.com/2015/05/Symbiosis_4-1280x853.jpg)

http://keypuller.com/round-4-spherical-space-cadet/
http://keypuller.com/symbiosis/
http://keypuller.com/eve/


Looks like mostly good news to me, at least you found the colorway wasn't what you'd expect and can correct it  :)

Yeah, luckily BFP has been used before and fits the color scheme.

Always buy color chips before finishing a set.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: iss on Wed, 04 November 2015, 21:02:08
BFP sounds a tad dark- that was Penumbra's dark blue, right?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: Oobly on Thu, 05 November 2015, 01:16:40
BFP sounds a tad dark- that was Penumbra's dark blue, right?

Nope, BFP is the light blue, the Shift legends are in that colour. The dark blue used for all the mods is BED.

I got some colour chips in yesterday, the BFP looks like it should work very nicely. I was surprised at how red the RA chip is, suits my own set design perfectly (it looks like YCF will also suit my set). The colours aren't accurate in the PMK photos and neither is this one, but it gives some idea of the difference between BFN and BFP and there's NN next to the BFP:

[attach=1]

It's best to use this as an initial guide to the colours: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Signature_Plastics_ABS_colours

Closest to that actual plastic that there is online. It's a little out of date, so some new colours are not represented and some of the old ones are not active any more, but it will get updated soon.

Also, Krogenar scanned the chips with a flatbed scanner (and mashby kindly hosted them on his Flickr) and though they're not as colour-accurate as the DT wiki RGB values, they're a lot better than the PMK photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/sets/72157634628432952/with/9294353672/
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 05 November 2015, 02:44:28
BFP sounds a tad dark- that was Penumbra's dark blue, right?

Nope, BFP is the light blue, the Shift legends are in that colour. The dark blue used for all the mods is BED.

I got some colour chips in yesterday, the BFP looks like it should work very nicely. I was surprised at how red the RA chip is, suits my own set design perfectly (it looks like YCF will also suit my set). The colours aren't accurate in the PMK photos and neither is this one, but it gives some idea of the difference between BFN and BFP and there's NN next to the BFP:

(Attachment Link)

It's best to use this as an initial guide to the colours: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Signature_Plastics_ABS_colours

Closest to that actual plastic that there is online. It's a little out of date, so some new colours are not represented and some of the old ones are not active any more, but it will get updated soon.

Also, Krogenar scanned the chips with a flatbed scanner (and mashby kindly hosted them on his Flickr) and though they're not as colour-accurate as the DT wiki RGB values, they're a lot better than the PMK photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/compactkey/sets/72157634628432952/with/9294353672/

I was surprised by how well RA and OAS fit what I had in mind. VCM looks a bit stronger than the original design. RA and VCM are close of what you can find in the Italian flag and RA and YCF look like the Spanish flag.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 05 November 2015, 18:14:48

I guess now is time to talk about GB options.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: ironpup on Thu, 05 November 2015, 19:43:31
  • Updated color scheme.
  • Profile is 1-2-3-3-3-4

I guess now is time to talk about GB options.

You could try to pioneer the new pmk interest check system, other than that there's always Massdrop
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 05 November 2015, 20:09:24
  • Updated color scheme.
  • Profile is 1-2-3-3-3-4

I guess now is time to talk about GB options.

You could try to pioneer the new pmk interest check system, other than that there's always Massdrop

I've considered both options since they are known by most people. I've checked PMK and there isn't a single IC over there. Running an IC there would be very risky   and has its advantages, like treating directly with the manufacturer. On the other hand, MD exposure is huge and most sets over there reach the MoQ for all of their child deals.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 05 November 2015, 20:39:18
  • Updated color scheme.
  • Profile is 1-2-3-3-3-4

I guess now is time to talk about GB options.

You could try to pioneer the new pmk interest check system, other than that there's always Massdrop

I've considered both options since they are known by most people. I've checked PMK and there isn't a single IC over there. Running an IC there would be very risky   and has its advantages, like treating directly with the manufacturer. On the other hand, MD exposure is huge and most sets over there reach the MoQ for all of their child deals.

I don't think PMK is accepting any entries at the moment, I say that as they had previously shown 2 ICs (after the launch of their new platform) but even they are gone.

Are there any other options is the question :)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set
Post by: faycheung on Thu, 05 November 2015, 20:44:29
IATA codes? I was expecting for ICAO but I guess IATA fits better.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set
Post by: agong8664 on Thu, 05 November 2015, 21:59:09
Look very fancy. I really like the color mock up for numpad.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set
Post by: lucaslink on Thu, 05 November 2015, 23:09:00
im super impressed with this set. nicest ergodox i've seen. i looooove the blue/green/yellow r1 shown in some of the mockups.
the only thing i'm hesitant about with the kit is the SA profile. i feel like we're fast approaching the point of SA over saturation! sure, DSA has been done to death.. but what about dcs? lovely, lonely, dcs. i guess nobody loves you anymore dcs. Sorry.

But I digress. Fantastic work here. Most uniquely interesting set I've seen in a long while.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS Keyset - SA Profile
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 06 November 2015, 01:39:20
  • Updated color scheme.
  • Profile is 1-2-3-3-3-4

I guess now is time to talk about GB options.

You could try to pioneer the new pmk interest check system, other than that there's always Massdrop

I've considered both options since they are known by most people. I've checked PMK and there isn't a single IC over there. Running an IC there would be very risky   and has its advantages, like treating directly with the manufacturer. On the other hand, MD exposure is huge and most sets over there reach the MoQ for all of their child deals.

I don't think PMK is accepting any entries at the moment, I say that as they had previously shown 2 ICs (after the launch of their new platform) but even they are gone.

Are there any other options is the question :)

When I checked their page, the sets submitted were a joke if you compare them with any of this board. If I remember correctly they were incomplete, no IC was done before over here and you could notice that those people got 0 feedback…
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set
Post by: Oobly on Fri, 06 November 2015, 02:14:13
One thing I'm still uncertain of in the new PMK is how the pricing will compare. Being that it's the manufacturer, the prices should end up lower (no Massdrop fee), but since they set the pricing themselves and it's probably going to be based on how many "IC votes" / preorder requests they get for it, you can't actually tell. The only way is to have a brave soul get quotes for different MOQ's for their set from SP, quotes from Massdrop for fees (processing, packaging, designer fee, etc) and then run the set through PMK to see how the prices differ.

On the other hand, SP seem to be paying more attention to the community. Could have something to do with community run sets getting enough orders to make them work overtime and have their machinery running two shifts a day for the forseeable future, maybe?... As a result, the PMK license agreement has been amended:

"3.      Signature Plastics has the right under the license to:
a.      decide whether or not to produce and sell keysets from the submitted design;
b.      combine and/or eliminate child deals from the submitted design;
c.      determine the quantity of keysets to produce and sell;
d.      schedule when the keysets will be produced and sold;
e.      establish the selling price of the keysets produced from the design;
f.   use the design for marketing and promotional campaigns.
4.   The Designer has the right under the license to:
a.  pre-approve and authorize any changes to their design that Signature Plastics may suggest;
b.  submit the design to other manufacturers/sellers;
c.  rescind the rights given to Signature Plastics under this agreement provided a 60 day written notification is given to Signature Plastics prior to termination of the license. Signature Plastics retains the right to complete all work-in-process and sell all inventory related to that design following termination of the agreement."

So they no longer have rights to change the design itself (only altering the composition of kits) and the designer can rescind the agreement if they're not satisfied with how things are going. Anyway, I think it's a viable alternative to Massdrop (and there are many who really dislike Massdrop for various reasons) and once the website is finally fully functional should be considered. The other advantages are that SP takes care of rerunning the set and the more popular sets should continue to be available after the initial GB run.

The big draw for Massdrop, though, is the visibility and the resulting order quantities. A good design run there will have more sets made and thus possibly lower final pricing than going through PMK, although if the set is "marketed" well at the usual places it could reach similar numbers on PMK once PMK gets established.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 06 November 2015, 04:12:40
im super impressed with this set. nicest ergodox i've seen. i looooove the blue/green/yellow r1 shown in some of the mockups.
the only thing i'm hesitant about with the kit is the SA profile. i feel like we're fast approaching the point of SA over saturation! sure, DSA has been done to death.. but what about dcs? lovely, lonely, dcs. i guess nobody loves you anymore dcs. Sorry.

But I digress. Fantastic work here. Most uniquely interesting set I've seen in a long while.

The profile has been a nightmare since the very beginning and, as you said, DCS is very lonely (only one person voted for this profile out of 60).

I think that the profile is great for most of us since it is in the middle of R3 and fully sculpted. Ergodox, Planck, Atomic, Dvorak, and Colemak take huge advantage of those three row3.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 06 November 2015, 06:49:23
One thing I'm still uncertain of in the new PMK is how the pricing will compare. Being that it's the manufacturer, the prices should end up lower (no Massdrop fee), but since they set the pricing themselves and it's probably going to be based on how many "IC votes" / preorder requests they get for it, you can't actually tell. The only way is to have a brave soul get quotes for different MOQ's for their set from SP, quotes from Massdrop for fees (processing, packaging, designer fee, etc) and then run the set through PMK to see how the prices differ.

On the other hand, SP seem to be paying more attention to the community. Could have something to do with community run sets getting enough orders to make them work overtime and have their machinery running two shifts a day for the forseeable future, maybe?... As a result, the PMK license agreement has been amended:

"3.      Signature Plastics has the right under the license to:
a.      decide whether or not to produce and sell keysets from the submitted design;
b.      combine and/or eliminate child deals from the submitted design;
c.      determine the quantity of keysets to produce and sell;
d.      schedule when the keysets will be produced and sold;
e.      establish the selling price of the keysets produced from the design;
f.   use the design for marketing and promotional campaigns.
4.   The Designer has the right under the license to:
a.  pre-approve and authorize any changes to their design that Signature Plastics may suggest;
b.  submit the design to other manufacturers/sellers;
c.  rescind the rights given to Signature Plastics under this agreement provided a 60 day written notification is given to Signature Plastics prior to termination of the license. Signature Plastics retains the right to complete all work-in-process and sell all inventory related to that design following termination of the agreement."

So they no longer have rights to change the design itself (only altering the composition of kits) and the designer can rescind the agreement if they're not satisfied with how things are going. Anyway, I think it's a viable alternative to Massdrop (and there are many who really dislike Massdrop for various reasons) and once the website is finally fully functional should be considered. The other advantages are that SP takes care of rerunning the set and the more popular sets should continue to be available after the initial GB run.

The big draw for Massdrop, though, is the visibility and the resulting order quantities. A good design run there will have more sets made and thus possibly lower final pricing than going through PMK, although if the set is "marketed" well at the usual places it could reach similar numbers on PMK once PMK gets established.


PMK Store needs a huge GB to kick off their store and a long awaited set would be perfect for them. In addition, they need to find a way to be more attractive than running a GB through Massdrop and since they are the manufacturers, their prices should be lower.

 MD is the safe bet and some drops were a great success (Danger Zone, Jukebox, MiTo Sci-fi) most do well (Otaku Kiibodo) and some others failed (Elemento PBT).
Those sets that failed or sold less than what it was expected problem was mainly pricing. They had very ambitious child deals that were extremely expensive ($75 for an International kit, for instance). Before doing all these child deals, I researched how to  solve these problems by checking previous drops and GB and that's why I had to "sacrifice" some ideas and drastically reduce some kits.

I have also considered other sites like CTRL[ALT], or ZealPC (which might not be available because of the GMK Skidata+ GB) but in all cases the manufacturer is Signature Plastics which produces almost all of the custom keysets I've seen.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 06 November 2015, 12:37:11
IATA codes? I was expecting for ICAO but I guess IATA fits better.
IATA codes are recognized by most people LAX, LHR, PEK... And I have also included a MAD keycap! My main purpose with that specific kit was to attract more people since they'll have their country/state represented.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 07 November 2015, 15:31:53
Massdrop Poll
Let's do it!
VOTE FOR THE SET HERE
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/Ground-Control-SA-ABS-Keycap-Set
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: aoeuhtns on Sat, 07 November 2015, 16:41:06
It's been fun helping you out with this and I really appreciated not only that you asked for my advice but took it on a couple of aspects about the set :D I really look forward to going all-out on this set when the GB happens.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Sat, 07 November 2015, 17:29:08
Of course now that you posted voting links I realized... ever think about a green space bar instead of white? Something I would conceivably want with this set. Honestly this set is very much growing on me.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 07 November 2015, 17:38:30
Of course now that you posted voting links I realized... ever think about a green space bar instead of white? Something I would conceivably want with this set. Honestly this set is very much growing on me.

Kits are never final until the set is produced. The very first set had a yellow space bar so we could ask for a spare green one.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Sat, 07 November 2015, 18:47:31
Of course now that you posted voting links I realized... ever think about a green space bar instead of white? Something I would conceivably want with this set. Honestly this set is very much growing on me.

Kits are never final until the set is produced. The very first set had a yellow space bar so we could ask for a spare green one.
Yellow would be even better! But yeah I think some colored space bars in SA would be appreciated.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 07 November 2015, 19:56:28
So far almost 90 people have voted on Massdrop  :thumb:

It's been fun helping you out with this and I really appreciated not only that you asked for my advice but took it on a couple of aspects about the set :D I really look forward to going all-out on this set when the GB happens.

The polls that were made really helped me to figure out what to do in order to improve the set. Some people were very vocal and expressed what they wanted clearly.

It is nearly impossible to answer all the demands that were made but I tried to do my best.

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Sat, 07 November 2015, 20:18:16
Also another random suggestion, I feel like the orange gamer set is a bit out of place. I liek the use of color, but I would love it to be in the yellow color instead, and would simplify the color pallet. I do love the fact that you have QWER instead of just WASD.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: demik on Sat, 07 November 2015, 21:18:39
nice
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 08 November 2015, 00:31:32
Also another random suggestion, I feel like the orange gamer set is a bit out of place. I liek the use of color, but I would love it to be in the yellow color instead, and would simplify the color pallet. I do love the fact that you have QWER instead of just WASD.

I wanted to have a unique color for the gamer kit so that's why I used orange over yellow. Here's a side by side comparison


(http://i.imgur.com/fYVEbQr.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 08 November 2015, 00:54:59
nice

Here, have a wallpaper (http://i.imgur.com/KWzN6xW.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 08 November 2015, 06:47:53
150 votes so far!
Thanks to everyone that has voted for the set, we are close to get this thing done. :thumb:



(http://i.imgur.com/wNIzvbf.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: ideus on Sun, 08 November 2015, 06:50:26
You put a lot of effort into this design, I really hope you can get it done.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 08 November 2015, 08:01:32
You put a lot of effort into this design, I really hope you can get it done.

If it wasn't for the feedback that GH and Reddit  provided the set would look like this: (http://i.imgur.com/CIxhFlC.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: KHAANNN on Sun, 08 November 2015, 08:26:52
I LOVE the colors

Tho I feel like all the SA sets are wasted since there are no R4 Shifts yet
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Sun, 08 November 2015, 08:45:01
I LOVE the colors

Tho I feel like all the SA sets are wasted since there are no R4 Shifts yet

Uhhhh https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: ideus on Sun, 08 November 2015, 08:48:24
I LOVE the colors

Tho I feel like all the SA sets are wasted since there are no R4 Shifts yet

Uhhhh https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0)


That is the link I was looking for to share on R4 shifts, thank you.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 08 November 2015, 08:56:18
I LOVE the colors

Tho I feel like all the SA sets are wasted since there are no R4 Shifts yet

Uhhhh https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0)


That is the link I was looking for to share on R4 shifts, thank you.

I was even excited to know that some sets will be finally fully sclupted like Jukebox
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: ideus on Sun, 08 November 2015, 09:01:03
I LOVE the colors

Tho I feel like all the SA sets are wasted since there are no R4 Shifts yet

Uhhhh https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0)


That is the link I was looking for to share on R4 shifts, thank you.

I was even excited to know that some sets will be finally fully sclupted like Jukebox


Unfortunately, MD does not ship to my place anymore, but again, I really wish your key set to be successful.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: KHAANNN on Sun, 08 November 2015, 10:12:35
I LOVE the colors

Tho I feel like all the SA sets are wasted since there are no R4 Shifts yet

Uhhhh https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0)

yey
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 08 November 2015, 13:36:35
I LOVE the colors

Tho I feel like all the SA sets are wasted since there are no R4 Shifts yet

Uhhhh https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0)

yey

Here's the keyset profile:
(http://i.imgur.com/Cwye9oU.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: KHAANNN on Sun, 08 November 2015, 14:01:33
I LOVE the colors

Tho I feel like all the SA sets are wasted since there are no R4 Shifts yet

Uhhhh https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0)

yey

Here's the keyset profile:
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/Cwye9oU.png)


Thanks for the info, your sketches are beyond awesome by the way (Admittedly, I assumed it was 1-1-2-3-4-4)

As for the 2-3-3-3-4 part, it's really optimised for Windows users that have their Ctrl on the edge, for a more comfortable thumb-CMD or Ctrl usage, having R3's on the bottom is much more comfortable, Hack'd by Geeks is a good example, a near optimal SA sculpture choice IMO

But this applies only for a minority, as far as I see not many people use Ctrl/Cmd with their thumbs, so I'm sure the majority will like 2-3-3-3-4 or just don't care
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: harlw on Sun, 08 November 2015, 14:11:45
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/f.cl.ly/items/1J2e3a3z090t1O1n0u0o/Image%202015-11-08%20at%202.09.48%20PM.png)


Bam!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 08 November 2015, 14:54:33
Somebody pointed me that there was a redundancy in the international kit by having 2 extra "3 #"
(http://i.imgur.com/rhrNV0F.png)

In addition:
Show Image
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/f.cl.ly/items/1J2e3a3z090t1O1n0u0o/Image%202015-11-08%20at%202.09.48%20PM.png)



Bam!

This is just awesome.

 20 votes to go!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Glenmael on Sun, 08 November 2015, 17:27:22
Votes are in  :)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: ideus on Sun, 08 November 2015, 17:44:44
Show Image
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/f.cl.ly/items/1J2e3a3z090t1O1n0u0o/Image%202015-11-08%20at%202.09.48%20PM.png)



Bam!


Nice renders, as always.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP! - 200 VOTES!
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 08 November 2015, 17:56:18
200 VOTES!

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP! - 200 VOTES!
Post by: building_an_ergo on Sun, 08 November 2015, 19:02:23
I would love to purchase this, but I really hope it isn't priced as absurdly as Otaku set on MD.  $40 for a numpad kit is outrageous.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP! - 200 VOTES!
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Sun, 08 November 2015, 19:54:40
I would love to purchase this, but I really hope it isn't priced as absurdly as Otaku set on MD.  $40 for a numpad kit is outrageous.
As long as MD and the creator set the correct MOQs and price drops it should be OK. Otaku was horribly set up, with the prices set for child deals at 10 produced, which is obviously going to be incredibly expensive.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP! - 200 VOTES!
Post by: ironpup on Sun, 08 November 2015, 20:04:35
200 VOTES!


Congrats man! Really looking forward to this set coming to fruition  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP! - 200 VOTES!
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 09 November 2015, 02:12:24
I would love to purchase this, but I really hope it isn't priced as absurdly as Otaku set on MD.  $40 for a numpad kit is outrageous.

Indeed, if it is necessary to modify a kit to have a lower price I'll do it, as you said 40$ is too much.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Waateva on Mon, 09 November 2015, 09:58:56
Voted, really like the base set and the novelties.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - Updated some kits - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 12 November 2015, 17:17:57
I've updated and reduced the number of child deals.
All of those remaining kits should be on the GB. They could receive minor changes with the exception of the Ergodox kit, which is provisional.
Check the log for further details.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - Updated some kits - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: yowaffle on Thu, 12 November 2015, 19:35:53
Probably a bit too late to vote but I voted anyway! Really like the set!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - Updated some kits - VOTE FOR THE SET ON MASSDROP!
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 13 November 2015, 08:10:56
Probably a bit too late to vote but I voted anyway! Really like the set!

Thanks! Votes always matters until the very last minute.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 13 November 2015, 14:30:11
Finally I had some time and did the Atomic mockups:


(http://i.imgur.com/pbslSa9.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/NHuLI80.png)

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: alexjj on Tue, 17 November 2015, 18:14:18
Ergodox is provisional due to the number of votes? Or because of the profile?

I'm certainly planning on buying one  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 17 November 2015, 18:27:30
Ergodox is provisional due to the number of votes? Or because of the profile?

I'm certainly planning on buying one  ;D

Because of the price of the child deal which is extremely high.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: alexjj on Tue, 17 November 2015, 18:30:36
Because of the price of the child deal which is extremely high.

Okay. Would blank modifiers be an option to help reduce that? Not that I want that to happen but if it meant the difference between ergodox set or not.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 17 November 2015, 18:39:16
Because of the price of the child deal which is extremely high.

Okay. Would blank modifiers be an option to help reduce that? Not that I want that to happen but if it meant the difference between ergodox set or not.

Sure thing, that's my intention since I don't think there is a way to drastically lower the starting price other than that.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: pr0ximity on Tue, 17 November 2015, 18:47:29
I suppose these might be more accessible, but if you want colorful retro sphericals I'm not entirely sure why you'd go with this set over the vast array of possibilities in Round 5a.

I suppose the timelines are different though. 5a is closing soon.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Raptor_N60 on Tue, 17 November 2015, 21:46:18
Admire your work, Zambumon! :thumb:

One thing though, I've noticed that the blanks and spacebars kit was removed from the list, and that the 7u spacebar was merged with tsaghan kit, so no 6u spacebars anymore.

Is this happening because of SP's missing 6u spacebar moulds? or simply that the need is too small?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Morning19 on Tue, 17 November 2015, 22:30:17
I cannot wait for this set. I will be all over it. Love the extra colors in base set. I need that blue to spice things up.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 18 November 2015, 05:32:39
Admire your work, Zambumon! :thumb:

One thing though, I've noticed that the blanks and spacebars kit was removed from the list, and that the 7u spacebar was merged with tsaghan kit, so no 6u spacebars anymore.

Is this happening because of SP's missing 6u spacebar moulds? or simply that the need is too small?

I merged and deleted some kits since they could be counter-productive for the GB and we wouldn't reach a MoQ/DropPoints which could end with partially covered keyboards or expensive child deals. That's the reason why I added a 7U Space bar to the tsangan kit or deleted the airport novelties and gamer kit.

I have the preliminary prices for the set but I don't think I should post them since I've slightly changed some kits and the final prices over Massdrop could be different.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: building_an_ergo on Wed, 18 November 2015, 05:42:54
Because of the price of the child deal which is extremely high.

How high is extremely high?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 18 November 2015, 06:16:55
Because of the price of the child deal which is extremely high.

How high is extremely high?

Sets | Price
-----|------
15   | 143.95
25   | 103.77
50   | 73.63
75   | 63.59
100 | 58.56
150 | 53.54
200 | 51.03
250 | 49.52
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: building_an_ergo on Wed, 18 November 2015, 06:29:27

Sets | Price
-----|------
15   | 143.95
25   | 103.77
50   | 73.63
75   | 63.59
100 | 58.56
150 | 53.54
200 | 51.03
250 | 49.52

...

You weren't kidding.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 18 November 2015, 06:33:25

Sets | Price
-----|------
15   | 143.95
25   | 103.77
50   | 73.63
75   | 63.59
100 | 58.56
150 | 53.54
200 | 51.03
250 | 49.52

...

You weren't kidding.

The only possible way to have this done is if all Ergodox owners bought a set.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 18 November 2015, 08:25:21
One question, what are the row 3 arrows for? Seems like thats gonna end up being a really expensive child pack for three keys.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 18 November 2015, 08:42:32
One question, what are the row 3 arrows for? Seems like thats gonna end up being a really expensive child pack for three keys.

In case you want a uniform layout for plancks, it  isn't as expensive as you think 4$ aprox
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 18 November 2015, 09:16:20
One question, what are the row 3 arrows for? Seems like thats gonna end up being a really expensive child pack for three keys.

In case you want a uniform layout for plancks, it  isn't as expensive as you think 4$ aprox

Huh, interesting. Guess I haven't seen a lot of plancks with legends laid out like that.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 18 November 2015, 14:06:29
One question, what are the row 3 arrows for? Seems like thats gonna end up being a really expensive child pack for three keys.

In case you want a uniform layout for plancks, it  isn't as expensive as you think 4$ aprox

Huh, interesting. Guess I haven't seen a lot of plancks with legends laid out like that.

Now that you have mentioned this child deal, it could also include a R4 "Up" keycap. What do you think about it?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 21 November 2015, 09:06:14
Kind of an update: as many other SA Keycap sets, if we are lucky and Massdrop wants to run a GB, it will take some time to have a it since SP production queue is huge. In the meantime, have some renders.
(http://i.imgur.com/E0OQzug.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/IffDQ3F.png)

Last weekend I started to make my own 3D renders so we could have a nice reference of the set. I started by making a Planck because I was thinking about buying one.
Note: the profile displayed there is 1-2-3-4 since I wanted to test the profile, material and colors (and that's the reason I didn't put any legends to it).
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Sat, 21 November 2015, 09:46:23

Kind of an update: as many other SA Keycap sets, if we are lucky and Massdrop wants to run a GB, it will take some time to have a it since SP production queue is huge. In the meantime, have some renders.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/E0OQzug.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IffDQ3F.png)


Last weekend I started to make my own 3D renders so we could have a nice reference of the set. I started by making a Planck because I was thinking about buying one.
Note: the profile displayed there is 1-2-3-4 since I wanted to test the profile, material and colors (and that's the reason I didn't put any legends to it).

Great work. Looks nice!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 21 November 2015, 10:17:50
Great work. Looks nice!

Thanks, I will try to add legends and make a TKL as soon as I can
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: harlw on Sat, 21 November 2015, 14:06:29
Kind of an update: as many other SA Keycap sets, if we are lucky and Massdrop wants to run a GB, it will take some time to have a it since SP production queue is huge. In the meantime, have some renders.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/E0OQzug.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IffDQ3F.png)


Last weekend I started to make my own 3D renders so we could have a nice reference of the set. I started by making a Planck because I was thinking about buying one.
Note: the profile displayed there is 1-2-3-4 since I wanted to test the profile, material and colors (and that's the reason I didn't put any legends to it).


Lookin good - what software you using and what tutorials did you start with?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 21 November 2015, 14:17:08
Kind of an update: as many other SA Keycap sets, if we are lucky and Massdrop wants to run a GB, it will take some time to have a it since SP production queue is huge. In the meantime, have some renders.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/E0OQzug.png)


Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/IffDQ3F.png)


Last weekend I started to make my own 3D renders so we could have a nice reference of the set. I started by making a Planck because I was thinking about buying one.
Note: the profile displayed there is 1-2-3-4 since I wanted to test the profile, material and colors (and that's the reason I didn't put any legends to it).


Lookin good - what software you using and what tutorials did you start with?

I used Cinema 4D. The sculpting was easy but the hard part so far has been lighting and adding a glossy plastic look to the keycaps. I didn't use any tutorial at all.
I didn't consult any tutorials since my PS experience and how the user interface was designed where too familiar for me.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keycap Set - Massdrop Poll
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 21 November 2015, 15:33:47
Here are the renders of the Planck with legends, I think I will add them to the OP.

(http://i.imgur.com/ouksyx5.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/B6tEWN9.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9Xw8Eca.png)

(http://i.imgur.com/xBj5Z8z.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Winnja on Sat, 21 November 2015, 23:20:30
When is the groupbuy happening? I can't wait. This set is so pretty!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Sat, 21 November 2015, 23:31:34
Man, that's beautiful!!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 22 November 2015, 04:50:52
When is the groupbuy happening? I can't wait. This set is so pretty!

We'll have to wait some time since there is a long production queue. In the meantime, I will try to keep the thread up to date and answer any questions or suggestions.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Pwner on Sun, 22 November 2015, 05:26:07
Renders look awesome, nice work!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 22 November 2015, 17:06:03
Renders look awesome, nice work!  :thumb:

Thanks! Is good to know that some people that are currently designing their own sets like it. There are many sets over here that really caught my eye.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Delete on Thu, 17 December 2015, 00:09:39
 voted
international  and  ergodox  is  too less user  to  buy   
crying 。。。。
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 17 December 2015, 14:01:14
Hi there!

First of all, I want to apologize to everybody for not given any update about this keycap set for almost a month. But the fact is that there aren't any news due to the fact that Signature Plastics has a long production queue and there are some awesome GBs incoming.

In the meantime, I've already completed a side project and I am developing some ideas for future keycap sets which I will polish before posting anything.

Thanks for your support :thumb:,

Zambu
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: kaiwwww on Sat, 30 January 2016, 10:58:15
i love ground control ,hope it can revive
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: MiTo on Sat, 30 January 2016, 16:27:18
i love ground control ,hope it can revive

Worry not my friend, OP has something much sweeter in the factory.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: livingspeedbump on Sat, 30 January 2016, 17:48:41
If you need any help reviving this later down the road or with the new project just PM me. Have a pretty good track record with getting sets made  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 30 January 2016, 20:05:04
Hi there,

For the last couple months I have been very busy with PuLSE R2 and, as MiTo and LSB have mentioned, I have been preparing a new project which should be ready in a couple of weeks.

Ground Control was a great exercise and I have learnt a lot from it. For now, the set will be on hold and you shouldn't expect an update in the near future. If I do one, it will be a complete revision of the set.


As always, thanks to anybody that provided me feedback, suggestions, guides… and I hope you'll love what I've been preparing for you!

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Hanni on Sat, 30 January 2016, 20:07:52
 :(

This set was great, what a waste to stop this projet  :'(
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 30 January 2016, 20:15:48
:(

This set was great, what a waste to stop this projet  :'(

On hold, not stop!

I will work on it when I feel I can improve the current one.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: William_S_Jones on Wed, 03 February 2016, 12:53:55
just submitted my massdrop vote: 1. abs set 2. planck set & 3. noveltys
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: jebbra on Fri, 08 April 2016, 05:00:59
I said more orange/yellow for planck/atomic/ergodox kit. Even just one key like in the base kit will change it dramatically.

GOOD JOB BTW HOPE THE ERGODOX KIT MAKE IT! And I suggest a vendor neutral key for vertical blue (in same group with enter, fn, shift) because OSX user usually use their thumb to hit CMD.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Data on Fri, 08 April 2016, 16:53:09
@Zambumon - Just curious, what font are you using in your renders and mock-ups?

I'm not a fan of white alphas but I still hope this set gets made.  It's an awesome concept.  I get this damn song stuck in my head every time I see the thread pop back up.

Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 08 April 2016, 16:56:26
@Zambumon - Just curious, what font are you using in your renders and mock-ups?

I'm not a fan of white alphas but I still hope this set gets made.  It's an awesome concept.  I get this damn song stuck in my head every time I see the thread pop back up.


Gotham round (the new 3D renders have a modified version made by me).
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Data on Fri, 08 April 2016, 17:30:36
 :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Khuya on Tue, 19 April 2016, 17:31:05
Digging the colors!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: jebbra on Tue, 26 April 2016, 11:43:51
Needs one or two yellow in every other kit (planck, ergodox, etc) to make it more dynamic. Red for every esc, blue for every enter, yellow for every backspace and/or Fn (Lower/Riser could work too).

Super interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: PriusProblems on Mon, 02 May 2016, 12:22:06
I work at an airport (engineering, not traffic control, but oh well), and I need this. Really hoping that the ISO kit makes it if the group buy comes to fruition. Sculpted SA just makes this so much better as well!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Mon, 02 May 2016, 14:03:19
I work at an airport (engineering, not traffic control, but oh well), and I need this. Really hoping that the ISO kit makes it if the group buy comes to fruition. Sculpted SA just makes this so much better as well!

I know, truly a beautiful set. Nice theme too. ;)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 02 May 2016, 15:21:12
I work at an airport (engineering, not traffic control, but oh well), and I need this. Really hoping that the ISO kit makes it if the group buy comes to fruition. Sculpted SA just makes this so much better as well!

I know, truly a beautiful set. Nice theme too. ;)

I'll probably have time to revise the whole set in Summer  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Vlie on Thu, 05 May 2016, 04:15:58
Which come first?chocolate or ground control?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: joeym on Wed, 29 June 2016, 05:12:21
I realize that this is on hold, but are Signature Plastics really able to make caps using that typeface? Dyesub? I really love this set, and I think the typeface has a lot to do with it (and the colors too [so basically I love the whole thing]).
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: japanitrat on Wed, 29 June 2016, 15:18:05
I realize that this is on hold, but are Signature Plastics really able to make caps using that typeface? Dyesub? I really love this set, and I think the typeface has a lot to do with it (and the colors too [so basically I love the whole thing]).

I was just about to ask the same. Do they already have molds for Gotham Round (and if they do, also at this weight?).
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: jceaser on Wed, 29 June 2016, 15:42:34
did this effort die?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 30 June 2016, 11:02:46
I realize that this is on hold, but are Signature Plastics really able to make caps using that typeface? Dyesub? I really love this set, and I think the typeface has a lot to do with it (and the colors too [so basically I love the whole thing]).

I was just about to ask the same. Do they already have molds for Gotham Round (and if they do, also at this weight?).

No, but we could go Dyesub DSA and problem solved!
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: zabuza1997 on Thu, 30 June 2016, 11:07:35
I realize that this is on hold, but are Signature Plastics really able to make caps using that typeface? Dyesub? I really love this set, and I think the typeface has a lot to do with it (and the colors too [so basically I love the whole thing]).

I was just about to ask the same. Do they already have molds for Gotham Round (and if they do, also at this weight?).

No, but we could go Dyesub DSA and problem solved!
Nooooooo
SA please :'(
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: japanitrat on Thu, 30 June 2016, 11:16:12
I realize that this is on hold, but are Signature Plastics really able to make caps using that typeface? Dyesub? I really love this set, and I think the typeface has a lot to do with it (and the colors too [so basically I love the whole thing]).

I was just about to ask the same. Do they already have molds for Gotham Round (and if they do, also at this weight?).

No, but we could go Dyesub DSA and problem solved!

Ah, so only the modifiers will be double shot then? With Gorton or are you planning on having them make custom molds with Gotham?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Niomosy on Thu, 30 June 2016, 13:18:09
I realize that this is on hold, but are Signature Plastics really able to make caps using that typeface? Dyesub? I really love this set, and I think the typeface has a lot to do with it (and the colors too [so basically I love the whole thing]).

I was just about to ask the same. Do they already have molds for Gotham Round (and if they do, also at this weight?).

No, but we could go Dyesub DSA and problem solved!
Nooooooo
SA please :'(

The original plan was DSA as that is part of the theme for air traffic controllers since those keyboards would use DSA.  It's changed a bit since then and was swept up into the massive SA hype. 
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: joeym on Wed, 06 July 2016, 08:35:37
Ground Control, DSA, Planck would be so rad.

Also, the SP ground control queue:
Round 6 - Phase 1 (SA)   In production   Expected completion 6/30.
1976 Round 2 (SA)   Scheduled   Expected completion 7/29. There will be KeyShop sales.
Hana (DSA)   In production   Expected completion 7/28.
Nantucket Selectric (SA)   Scheduled   Expected completion 8/31
JukeBox (SA)   Scheduled   Expected completion 10/31.
Round 6 - Phase 2 (SA)   Quoted   Not scheduled
Electric SA   Quoted   Not scheduled
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: joeym on Wed, 06 July 2016, 08:36:54
Not to mention chocolateer, and the rest in the massdrop polls

We need some dsa love.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Niomosy on Wed, 06 July 2016, 17:01:10
Dasher/Dancer is scheduled for late this year per what zslane was told by MD.  Others were getting quoted from MD as 2017 runs.  It's one reason one of the SA sets went GMK instead.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: joeym on Fri, 08 July 2016, 04:06:23
Nooooooo
SA please :'(

Oh also, like he said, the only way to get that font or even typeface (I think) is to go DSA so that they can use dyesub.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Data on Fri, 08 July 2016, 08:22:12
Nooooooo
SA please :'(

Oh also, like he said, the only way to get that font or even typeface (I think) is to go DSA so that they can use dyesub.

DSA and PBT.  Because ABS is too soft to use with dye sublimation, and also because SP refuses to mold their SA profile in PBT.  I don't think SP does PBT dye sub in their DCS profile either.  You'd also have to sacrifice the white legends on the modifiers and switch to black.

What's more important: the font or the colors?  It's up to the designer to decide.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: xtrafrood on Fri, 08 July 2016, 13:31:33
The Ergodox set is simply beautiful!

Voted in hopes that this project continues :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: hoq on Sun, 21 August 2016, 05:49:43
After Amazing Chocolate, When does this set may continue on? Hope you doesn't
forget this SA set! Really love this colorway


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Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 21 August 2016, 12:28:04
After Amazing Chocolate, When does this set may continue on? Hope you doesn't
forget this SA set! Really love this colorway


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Honestly, I don't know it could be next month or in winter. I like Ground Control but I think I'll change the profile to either DSA or R3 SA which means that I have to revise the child deals.

That being said, there is a GMK set that I'm working on. I've already left some clues...
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Tue, 23 August 2016, 02:33:32
After Amazing Chocolate, When does this set may continue on? Hope you doesn't
forget this SA set! Really love this colorway


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Honestly, I don't know it could be next month or in winter. I like Ground Control but I think I'll change the profile to either DSA or R3 SA which means that I have to revise the child deals.

That being said, there is a GMK set that I'm working on. I've already left some clues...

I think SA R3 would be a great idea.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: hoq on Tue, 23 August 2016, 19:53:20
After Amazing Chocolate, When does this set may continue on? Hope you doesn't
forget this SA set! Really love this colorway


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Honestly, I don't know it could be next month or in winter. I like Ground Control but I think I'll change the profile to either DSA or R3 SA which means that I have to revise the child deals.

That being said, there is a GMK set that I'm working on. I've already left some clues...

All R3 is not a bad choise. At least it can lower the total cost.

BTW,Which GMK set are you working on now?GMK Hydro?or some other new desgins?
Your 3D renders are really cool.


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Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 24 August 2016, 09:44:29
After Amazing Chocolate, When does this set may continue on? Hope you doesn't
forget this SA set! Really love this colorway


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Honestly, I don't know it could be next month or in winter. I like Ground Control but I think I'll change the profile to either DSA or R3 SA which means that I have to revise the child deals.

That being said, there is a GMK set that I'm working on. I've already left some clues...

All R3 is not a bad choise. At least it can lower the total cost.




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Cost isn't the main reason for the change of profile but layout compatibility.

Quote
BTW,Which GMK set are you working on now?GMK Hydro?or some other new desgins?
Your 3D renders are really cool.

A new design:D
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: hoq on Thu, 25 August 2016, 00:04:36
After Amazing Chocolate, When does this set may continue on? Hope you doesn't
forget this SA set! Really love this colorway


从我的 iPhone 发送,使用 Tapatalk

Honestly, I don't know it could be next month or in winter. I like Ground Control but I think I'll change the profile to either DSA or R3 SA which means that I have to revise the child deals.

That being said, there is a GMK set that I'm working on. I've already left some clues...

All R3 is not a bad choise. At least it can lower the total cost.




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Cost isn't the main reason for the change of profile but layout compatibility.

Quote
BTW,Which GMK set are you working on now?GMK Hydro?or some other new desgins?
Your 3D renders are really cool.

A new design:D
Wow,a new design!Looking forward to that……


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Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: jebbra on Sat, 03 September 2016, 06:45:36
Please push GMK to make new legend molds for ortholinear  :-*
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: poolside on Sun, 18 September 2016, 10:39:13
That being said, there is a GMK set that I'm working on. I've already left some clues...

Interesting!  :)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: rioc on Fri, 30 June 2017, 02:48:10
is this gonna be revived and optimised?


I'd love to get this set for my father who is an ATC-Expert / -Instructor. (The novelties are a must)


(stumbled upon this after checking the latest top clack episode) ;)
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: i_am_pat on Thu, 18 April 2019, 16:50:19
is it too late to show interest? lol
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 18 April 2019, 17:08:23
is it too late to show interest? lol

No. It might be too early actually.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: yoniwolf1202 on Sun, 17 January 2021, 14:49:49
I'd love to see a revival of this set as unlikely as that may be at this point.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: Anthixious on Sun, 17 January 2021, 15:05:25
I can haz a green ad white double-shot SA cap set? *clicks Watch*  :thumb:

EDIT 1: Man, just realized this is an old IC, hopefully this set is still alive?
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: Pluto19 on Sun, 17 January 2021, 16:27:23
should there be a post + time limit to start an IC? way to many 1post joined yesterday keyset "designers" popping up recently...
Tell me about...
It's so rampant nowadays
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - ABS SA 1-2-3-3-3-4 Keyset - Planck 3D renders
Post by: sagarsiddhpura on Thu, 21 January 2021, 14:25:56
Zambu. please.
Title: Re: [IC] GROUND CONTROL - DSA ABS Keyset
Post by: dimamantra on Thu, 21 January 2021, 14:48:02
should there be a post + time limit to start an IC? way to many 1post joined yesterday keyset "designers" popping up recently...

Not to mention such little forethought before just hammering the "Post" button with a half baked idea for a set.

I'd argue there should be at least a prototype in the works for an IC to be taken seriously.