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Title: [IC] Dedicated Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards. (50$ FOR THE BASE KIT) (Cubic)
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:01:13: Hi,

This is a thread to gauge whether there is interest in a keycap set specifically for 75% keyboards.

Here is the current proposed layout:

[attachimg=1]

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Possible New Layout:

[attachimg=2]

This is a budget keycap set, that is aimed at those whom are looking for a keycap set for their new (or current) 75% keyboard.

If you would like to provide feedback for this keycaps set, please leave a comment below.

Kind regards,

capsunlocked
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: p_blaze on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:10:05: I don't think there's enough of a price difference between a tkl set and a 75 set. Might as well buy a tkl set and save probably more money because of moq fulfillment and have wider appeal.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: TalkingTree on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:12:10: Quote from: CAPS UNLOCKED on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:01:13
If you would like to provide feedback for this keycaps set, please leave a comment below.
Gladly. GMK with R0 and R5 rows.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: noSatellite on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:14:58: I am absolutely down for this. GMK sounds awesome. I would also be in for DSA.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:32:44: Quote from: p_blaze on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:10:05
I don't think there's enough of a price difference between a tkl set and a 75 set. Might as well buy a tkl set and save probably more money because of moq fulfillment and have wider appeal.

Thank you for your feedback.

Unfortunately a standard 108/109 keycap set does not feature a 1.75 shift key.

Quote from: TalkingTree on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:12:10
Quote from: CAPS UNLOCKED on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:01:13
If you would like to provide feedback for this keycaps set, please leave a comment below.
Gladly. GMK with R0 and R5 rows.

Quote from: noSatellite on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:14:58
I am absolutely down for this. GMK sounds awesome. I would also be in for DSA.

Thank you for the feedback!

This is unlikely to be created by GMK, due to the price. I would consider DSA.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: LightningXI on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:38:52: I would recommend adding a 1.5u Ctrl and a 1.5 Alt for the right of the spacebar for those who would prefer not to use 3x 1u keys.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:41:31: Quote from: LightningXI on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:38:52
I would recommend adding a 1.5u Ctrl and a 1.5 Alt for the right of the spacebar for those who would prefer not to use 3x 1u keys.

or for boards that don't support 3x 1u
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: LightningXI on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:48:59: Speaking of which, I recommend:
- 2x 1.5u Ctrl
- 2x 1.5u Alt
- 1x 7u Spacebar
- 1x 1.5u HHKB Backspace <---

See below for bottom-row guidance:
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91775.0;attach=179189;image)
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: Jhors2 on Tue, 13 February 2018, 17:55:07: Quote from: LightningXI on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:38:52
I would recommend adding a 1.5u Ctrl and a 1.5 Alt for the right of the spacebar for those who would prefer not to use 3x 1u keys.

I agree with this.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: TwiztedGaming on Wed, 14 February 2018, 04:36:54: Could we get it in white or would black be the only option?

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Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: kmba on Wed, 14 February 2018, 06:45:50: As long as is supports alternate bottom rows, and works with most 75, 68, 65, 60, and hhkb layouts, it should be worthwhile. 68 would require a second 2u shift.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Wed, 14 February 2018, 11:41:26: Quote from: LightningXI on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:38:52
I would recommend adding a 1.5u Ctrl and a 1.5 Alt for the right of the spacebar for those who would prefer not to use 3x 1u keys.

Quote from: LightningXI on Tue, 13 February 2018, 16:48:59
Speaking of which, I recommend:
- 2x 1.5u Ctrl
- 2x 1.5u Alt
- 1x 7u Spacebar
- 1x 1.5u HHKB Backspace <---

See below for bottom-row guidance:
Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=91775.0;attach=179189;image)

Those can be added, however this set will most likely feature the DSA profile.

Quote from: TwiztedGaming on Wed, 14 February 2018, 04:36:54

Could we get it in white or would black be the only option?

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The colour scheme has not been decided yet, I was curious as to whether there was interest in the layout.

Quote from: kmba on Wed, 14 February 2018, 06:45:50
As long as is supports alternate bottom rows, and works with most 75, 68, 65, 60, and hhkb layouts, it should be worthwhile. 68 would require a second 2u shift.

I will only be adding keycaps that are relevant to the 75% layout, as I want this to be as affordable as possible. Sorry.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Fri, 16 February 2018, 13:37:13: This is the latest layout:

[attachimg=1]

Is there interest in this kit?

The Signature Plastics colours used are:

- Keycaps: NN
- Legends: GY

No colours have been confirmed.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: kmba on Sat, 17 February 2018, 08:03:26: That is better. All it needs now is split backspace support, which I might add, is an option and used on 75%s
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: xondat on Sat, 17 February 2018, 08:30:45: Quote from: kmba on Sat, 17 February 2018, 08:03:26
That is better. All it needs now is split backspace support, which I might add, is an option and used on 75%s

And stepped caps ;)
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Tue, 20 February 2018, 13:25:32: Thank you for your feedback, this is going to be the final kit:

[attachimg=1]

I think that this set will be produced by SP, and the profile will be either DCS or DSA.

The profile and colour theme need to be confirmed, so I am open for feedback/suggestions. :)
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: xondat on Tue, 20 February 2018, 13:45:59: Can't help but say this: if you're doing split backspace, it's pointless without a R2 1.5u backspace. I'd add that, and make one of the blanks the | \ key.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Tue, 20 February 2018, 14:52:50: Quote from: xondat on Tue, 20 February 2018, 13:45:59
Can't help but say this: if you're doing split backspace, it's pointless without a R2 1.5u backspace. I'd add that, and make one of the blanks the | \ key.

Sure, I can add that.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: xondat on Tue, 20 February 2018, 14:54:35: Also +1 to DCS.

The text alignment on the mockup is off, any pictures of what is expected with DCS/DSA?
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Wed, 21 February 2018, 01:31:42: I have fixed the layout.

Here are some simple, but classic, colour schemes:

[attachimg=1]
[attachimg=2]

If you would like to see a particular colour scheme, please let me know.
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Wed, 21 February 2018, 01:37:38: Those images with the white keycaps were not very clear, here they are again:

[attachimg=1]

[attachimg=2]
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: Petch on Wed, 21 February 2018, 07:29:12: 1.75 R3 control key please

Is the nav column intentionally left blank?
Title: Re: [IC] A Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards.
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Tue, 13 March 2018, 08:21:10: Tai-Hao can produce this set, and the base set will be 50$.

The profile will be cubic.

No colours have been confirmed; all suggestions are welcome!

All feedback is appreciated!
Title: Re: [IC] Dedicated Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards. (50$ FOR THE BASE KIT) (Cubic)
Post by: donutcat on Tue, 13 March 2018, 17:40:23: Switching out those blanks for R1 Printscreen, Delete, Home, Insert, R2 Page Up, R3 Page Down, and R4 End would be nifty, and maybe even make the R1 blank for split Backspace into Scroll Lock, that way there's a ~full set of nav keys instead of just blanks.

Just to make it clear, not saying that split backspace should be scroll lock, most likely delete may go there, but using that last blank spot for at least one of the nav keys is a good use.
Title: Re: [IC] Dedicated Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards. (50$ FOR THE BASE KIT) (Cubic)
Post by: Visionaire on Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:37:32: Very interested, depending on profile and price. Will be watching!
Title: Re: [IC] Dedicated Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards. (50$ FOR THE BASE KIT) (Cubic)
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Thu, 15 March 2018, 07:52:02: Quote from: donutcat on Tue, 13 March 2018, 17:40:23
Switching out those blanks for R1 Printscreen, Delete, Home, Insert, R2 Page Up, R3 Page Down, and R4 End would be nifty, and maybe even make the R1 blank for split Backspace into Scroll Lock, that way there's a ~full set of nav keys instead of just blanks.

Just to make it clear, not saying that split backspace should be scroll lock, most likely delete may go there, but using that last blank spot for at least one of the nav keys is a good use.

The reason as to why they are blank is because not everyone uses those keys on a 75%.

Quote from: Visionaire on Tue, 13 March 2018, 21:37:32
Very interested, depending on profile and price. Will be watching!

Tai-Hao can produce this set, and the base set will be 50$.

The profile will be cubic.
Title: Re: [IC] Dedicated Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards. (50$ FOR THE BASE KIT) (Cubic)
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Sun, 18 March 2018, 08:40:00: A few users in the reddit IC were interested in seeing this set with the Miami Nights Colour Scheme:

[attachimg=1]

What does the community think?
Title: Re: [IC] Dedicated Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards. (50$ FOR THE BASE KIT) (Cubic)
Post by: Visionaire on Sun, 18 March 2018, 08:50:21: Would REALLY love it in that color way. Might be my phone but the 2nd color doesn't look to be cyan like Miami Nights and though. What colors would you use? Instabuy for me in that color way

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Title: Re: [IC] Dedicated Keycap Set for 75% Keyboards. (50$ FOR THE BASE KIT) (Cubic)
Post by: CAPS UNLOCKED on Sun, 18 March 2018, 09:16:51: Quote from: Visionaire on Sun, 18 March 2018, 08:50:21
Would REALLY love it in that color way. Might be my phone but the 2nd color doesn't look to be cyan like Miami Nights and though. What colors would you use? Instabuy for me in that color way

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[attachimg=1]

I have added the corrected version!

Thanks for the support!