Author Topic: [IC] EnjoyPBT Slate (Read 87523 times)

hineybush · « **on:** Wed, 28 June 2017, 18:43:41 »

EnjoyPBT Slate (formerly GMK Slate, which was formerly GMK Concrete)

Update: 6/25/2018: We ain't dead. Working on getting to run through EnjoyPBT with help from KBDFans.

This is Slate.

The name Slate is a reference to both the color of the set and the fact that you can mix and match this set with others for unique looks. Using the shades between 9009/Muted/OG Cherry sets and the Dolch family, this GMK keyset provides a rock solid base on which to customize.

Also offered alongside EnjoyPBT Slate, Cartel is offering PB modifiers.

PB draws its inspiration from the mid-90's Packard Bell logo:

The three colors, GMK V1 and TU2 and Pantone 2726C, will be featured as an add-on to the main set, similar to the CMY and RGB packs.

Color Codes:

Base: 2B
Mods: Pantone P 173-15 C
Legends: CR

Base kit:

Ortho kit:

International kit:

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Click for preliminary renders:

prelim kit

GMK Concrete - Text Mods

GMK Concrete - Icon Mods

GMK Concrete - CMYPK - Yellow = Pantone 1235C

GMK Concrete + GMK Magenta Mods

GMK Concrete + Clueboard/FC660M

GMK Concrete + RGBYK + Clueboard

Old GMK Renders:

My idea with this is to create a relatively cheap, universal set ~~in stock GMK colors~~. My thought behind the somewhat boring black-on-grey color scheme is that the set could be easily mixed/matched with alphas or modifers from other sets, or look good on its own. I drew some inspiration from OEM boards that have similar colors, like some of the Leopolds and Varmilos.

With RGBYK and CMYPK, I think a re-run would be useful even though they're available in simpler kits from retailers currently. The Esc pack would compliment them nicely, as well as go with other keysets with their simple colors.

Future plans:

~~Get some renders done~~

Finalize compatibility

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Approach GMK for their renders + interest

To add:

~~Windowed caps~~
~~RGBWMYP enter/spacebars?~~
Think up some cool combos of keysets to render
Other stuff probably

Pricing:

The GB will be run through my company's site, cartel.ltd. Cartel is a new mechanical keyboard company I'm a co-founder of (alongside two others), and we're striving to bring some exciting and new products and ideas to the community.

EU proxy is mykeyboard.eu, AS proxy is monokei.us.

Update: 6/29/17 late at night
Decided to switch to a two-tone scheme rather than one. Looks a lot cooler IMO.
~~Trying to decide between CV and N6 for the yellow tone, CV is classic and has been done but N6 looks slightly better to me.~~
Got some prelim renders done with both text and icon mods.

~~Decided to go with Pantone 1235C for the yellow. In between N6 and CV, looks fantastic IMO.~~

Update: 9/14/17
After a long summer and some prelim communication with GMK, I've finalized the sets I'd like to run. Today I've emailed them asking for pricing and renders of the final kits.

Updated to V2 of final kits

update: 10/24/17
99% ready for GB. Pricing and final renders of 3/4 kits are on hand. Waiting for an update to the TU2 spacebar pack, adding 2, 2.25, and 2.75 convex spacebars.
Other notes:
Removed Win7 logo caps, now only Code caps will be offered.
Removed 1.25u menu icon key, now only the Menu text key will be offered.
Added R3 1.25u Fn key for smaller layouts.

Update: 10/26
Added pricing, kits are final.

Update: 6/25/18
I decided to finally talk to KBDFans about running this with EnjoyPBT after their success with 9009. Reworking kits slightly and we'll see how it goes. No more CMYK kit.

Kafka · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 28 June 2017, 20:02:44 »

I almost wish the legends were a lighter shade of grey, but not white.

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hineybush · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 28 June 2017, 21:00:48 »

Quote from: Kafka on Wed, 28 June 2017, 20:02:44

I almost wish the legends were a lighter shade of grey, but not white.

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Thanks for the input! I can try that too.

oatmicro · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 28 June 2017, 21:53:29 »

I love the concept but I'm not sure that 2B will dark enough for this.

You might have to do a custom color to make it looks darker, something like "GD" color from SP.

I like grey keycaps, hope it happen!

a_ak57 · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 28 June 2017, 22:09:51 »

I know you're not attached to the theme of concrete, but since concrete gets lighter when it dries I think the light grey on dark grey would make sense.

oatmicro · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 28 June 2017, 22:18:00 »

Quote from: a_ak57 on Wed, 28 June 2017, 22:09:51

I know you're not attached to the theme of concrete, but since concrete gets lighter when it dries I think the light grey on dark grey would make sense.

I'm a bit confused, I know that the concept is concrete but I love those dark grey from the sample.

I'm not in the concept already I guess.

hineybush · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 28 June 2017, 22:47:34 »

Ok, so I got some preliminary renders done. Two options for the grey color, first is GMK's 2B (same as KLE); and second is Pantone 425C, which is darker. Tell me which you like more:

Only problems I see with using a custom color: 1. MOQ goes to 250 from 150 and 2. It costs more to do customs instead of stocked colors.

Someone suggested changing the yellow from CV to N6.. thoughts? I can make some quick renders to show the difference.

Also, here's some CMYPK action:

oatmicro · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 28 June 2017, 23:45:23 »

Quote from: hineybush on Wed, 28 June 2017, 22:47:34

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Can we get both?(Thanks to ms paint and your amazing renders)

hineybush · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 28 June 2017, 23:46:24 »

Ooooooohhhhhhhh you may be on to something....

amnesia0287 · « **Reply #9 on:** Thu, 29 June 2017, 01:16:07 »

This is the first neutral/lighter set I've actually liked lol. Soooooo much potential as a base set.

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marre259 · « **Reply #10 on:** Thu, 29 June 2017, 03:01:00 »

My wardrobe is 95% grey so this is a must buy for me

romevi · « **Reply #11 on:** Thu, 29 June 2017, 06:18:59 »

I like the mods.

kmba · « **Reply #12 on:** Thu, 29 June 2017, 06:46:42 »

Stick with the same gray for mods and alphas. There's a million two tone gray and beige sets out there.

ideus · « **Reply #13 on:** Thu, 29 June 2017, 07:47:36 »

I'd like the single tone 2B better. The double tone looks just as any other GMK.

Vigrith · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 29 June 2017, 07:52:36 »

The renders look really good.

Bromono · « **Reply #15 on:** Thu, 29 June 2017, 09:06:58 »

Quote from: tameone on Thu, 29 June 2017, 06:46:42

Stick with the same gray for mods and alphas. There's a million two tone gray and beige sets out there.

This

oatmicro · « **Reply #16 on:** Thu, 29 June 2017, 09:50:45 »

Quote from: tameone on Thu, 29 June 2017, 06:46:42

Stick with the same gray for mods and alphas. There's a million two tone gray and beige sets out there.

FYI If you go for the single grey color, It'd looks almost the same as imsto Thick Grey PBT.

http://imsto.cn/index.php?route=product/product&page=2&manufacturer_id=13&product_id=59

That's why I tried something new...

a_ak57 · « **Reply #17 on:** Thu, 29 June 2017, 10:30:59 »

That's actually a pretty valid point. How about an inverse? Still two-tone, but usually mods are darker so it's still a bit different.

hineybush · « **Reply #18 on:** Thu, 29 June 2017, 15:06:43 »

Cool, didn't realize Imsto made a set like this already. Thanks!

I'd rather go with the slight two-tone I think, I'm partial to darker mods although darker alphas also looks badass. I guess I'll do another IC round? I've never done this sort of thing before so I'm not really sure how to go about it.

More renders:

GMK Concrete + Skeletor Mods

GMK Concrete + Ceresia Mods

ns90 · « **Reply #19 on:** Fri, 30 June 2017, 00:09:36 »

I like the single color 2B the best. I think one solid color, plus some colored accent would be a nice change of pace.

hineybush · « **Reply #20 on:** Fri, 30 June 2017, 08:47:58 »

Once again changed the colors a little.. Pantone P 173-15 C on the mods now. It makes them a little darker than the previous 425C color, and adds some good contrast.

Also:
Icon mods are a go
Def doing the two tone as seen below
I think I'm gonna do accents based on the old Packard Bell logo
Because of the retro-ish PB feel, I'm gonna do both Win10 and Win95 keys (Win95 pictured below)

roostrc0gburn · « **Reply #21 on:** Fri, 30 June 2017, 13:14:52 »

i like it. i can already tell this will be a well-thought out design. as a fan of icon mods, i believe GMK 9009 is the gold standard for compatibility. i hope to see a similar led pack for concrete

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oatmicro · « **Reply #22 on:** Fri, 30 June 2017, 20:15:50 »

Love the new accents, dang af

amnesia0287 · « **Reply #23 on:** Sat, 01 July 2017, 00:27:58 »

Quote from: hineybush on Fri, 30 June 2017, 08:47:58

Once again changed the colors a little.. Pantone P 173-15 C on the mods now. It makes them a little darker than the previous 425C color, and adds some good contrast.

Also:
Icon mods are a go
Def doing the two tone as seen below
I think I'm gonna do accents based on the old Packard Bell logo
Because of the retro-ish PB feel, I'm gonna do both Win10 and Win95 keys (Win95 pictured below)

Show Image

Take my money.

ricyuyc · « **Reply #24 on:** Sat, 01 July 2017, 10:56:29 »

Love it and would join

OmegaSupreme · « **Reply #25 on:** Tue, 25 July 2017, 16:01:59 »

I definitely like the two tone version. Sign me up as well!

Sylvester · « **Reply #26 on:** Tue, 01 August 2017, 02:38:08 »

KaosJ · « **Reply #27 on:** Tue, 01 August 2017, 06:01:26 »

Not sure if is wrote somewhere and i missed it, it will be possible to get RGB Modifiers only or will be a full set?

bmilcs · « **Reply #28 on:** Tue, 01 August 2017, 18:28:23 »

OMG YES.

Best GMK set yet.

autobot · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 02 August 2017, 07:07:33 »

I'm definitely in on the color packs!

omegafivethreefive · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 02 August 2017, 23:22:43 »

please please please

Longlong14 · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 03 August 2017, 10:10:26 »

dfrib · « **Reply #32 on:** Fri, 04 August 2017, 03:37:53 »

Very nice, I would join for it

TalkingTree · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 04 August 2017, 03:49:38 »

I bought too many GMK sets lately but this one looks too good to pass.

theillumedpanda · « **Reply #34 on:** Sun, 06 August 2017, 03:21:01 »

Looks cool! Icon Mods look so much better imo.

theillumedpanda · « **Reply #35 on:** Sun, 06 August 2017, 03:21:33 »

Looks cool! Icon Mods look so much better imo.

DreLLin · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 07 August 2017, 17:00:43 »

Like the colors. I am in.

Jampu · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 08 August 2017, 19:50:43 »

This is looking pretty amazing so far. Any chance for a Dvorak/Colemak pack?

ricyuyc · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 09 August 2017, 04:57:53 »

Quote from: Jampu on Tue, 08 August 2017, 19:50:43

This is looking pretty amazing so far. Any chance for a Dvorak/Colemak pack?

+1

mnmlisme · « **Reply #39 on:** Fri, 11 August 2017, 22:52:00 »

love the minimalism tone, definitely looking forward to this set.

jebbra · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 15 August 2017, 23:23:21 »

The Packard Bell accent is making the set very interesting! I don't mind a retro win95 key as long as there's the neutral one too like Code or Hack. Really hope there will be the neutral OS on 1.5u too so HHKB layout on non-windows OS can use it (like actual HHKB which use meta icon on the 1.5u)

wylie · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 15 August 2017, 23:30:40 »

Looks great, nice retro vibe.

braidn · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 16 August 2017, 00:04:22 »

Really, really dig the alphas. If it ships with the compatibility of 9009, will totally be down.

hineybush · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 14 September 2017, 21:09:09 »

Finally got around to getting the kits finalized and emailed to GMK. Hopefully pricing will be next. I plan to run this through a new, small keyboard company I've helped to found: cartel.ltd.

Also, new renders in the OP.

Layout

AlexAtPanc · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 14 September 2017, 22:43:26 »

Looks great, really a big fan of the accents as well!

jebbra · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 14 September 2017, 23:14:38 »

How about R4 1u Fn or/and Code? You know, for people not using Windows

I would like to suggest R4 1.5u Code/Command too but this seems pushing it too far (while it is really needed, HHKB layout on mac not using Alt nor Ctrl on them 1.5u).

Anyway, really great update on those PB accents, it really break the RGB/CMY norm

hineybush · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 14 September 2017, 23:45:06 »

Quote from: jebbra on Thu, 14 September 2017, 23:14:38

How about R4 1u Fn or/and Code? You know, for people not using Windows
I would like to suggest R4 1.5u Code/Command too but this seems pushing it too far (while it is really needed, HHKB layout on mac not using Alt nor Ctrl on them 1.5u).

Anyway, really great update on those PB accents, it really break the RGB/CMY norm

Thanks for the suggestions! There is an R4 1u Fn in there, next to the other 1u bottom row keys. As far as Code/Command, that may be an addition I can make but I'll have to ask GMK if it'll change pricing.

Another small change I'd really like to add (pending GMK): front-shot secondary legends on the numpad, like Janglad's 9009.

jebbra · « **Reply #47 on:** Fri, 15 September 2017, 00:16:01 »

Quote from: hineybush on Thu, 14 September 2017, 23:45:06

Quote from: jebbra on Thu, 14 September 2017, 23:14:38
How about R4 1u Fn or/and Code? You know, for people not using Windows
I would like to suggest R4 1.5u Code/Command too but this seems pushing it too far (while it is really needed, HHKB layout on mac not using Alt nor Ctrl on them 1.5u).

Anyway, really great update on those PB accents, it really break the RGB/CMY norm

Thanks for the suggestions! There is an R4 1u Fn in there, next to the other 1u bottom row keys. As far as Code/Command, that may be an addition I can make but I'll have to ask GMK if it'll change pricing.

Another small change I'd really like to add (pending GMK): front-shot secondary legends on the numpad, like Janglad's 9009.

Ah I mean, make the Fn/Code double

New 9009 using 1.5u Super, if your order is coming after 9009 then there would be no additional cost for new mould, only standard cost for additional key (my bad, I suggest Code/Command but Super is ok too).

Front legend is nice too!

hineybush · « **Reply #48 on:** Fri, 15 September 2017, 00:40:17 »

Quote from: jebbra on Fri, 15 September 2017, 00:16:01

Quote from: hineybush on Thu, 14 September 2017, 23:45:06
Quote from: jebbra on Thu, 14 September 2017, 23:14:38
How about R4 1u Fn or/and Code? You know, for people not using Windows
I would like to suggest R4 1.5u Code/Command too but this seems pushing it too far (while it is really needed, HHKB layout on mac not using Alt nor Ctrl on them 1.5u).

Anyway, really great update on those PB accents, it really break the RGB/CMY norm

Thanks for the suggestions! There is an R4 1u Fn in there, next to the other 1u bottom row keys. As far as Code/Command, that may be an addition I can make but I'll have to ask GMK if it'll change pricing.

Another small change I'd really like to add (pending GMK): front-shot secondary legends on the numpad, like Janglad's 9009.

Ah I mean, make the Fn/Code double

New 9009 using 1.5u Super, if your order is coming after 9009 then there would be no additional cost for new mould, only standard cost for additional key (my bad, I suggest Code/Command but Super is ok too).

Front legend is nice too!

Just made a bunch of small but important changes:

jebbra · « **Reply #49 on:** Fri, 15 September 2017, 00:43:07 »

Nicee! And I suggest using https://kle-render.herokuapp.com/ to upping your kit game

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Author Topic: [IC] EnjoyPBT Slate (Read 87523 times)