Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 30 October 2017, 00:42:05
Please vote here! It would really help the set: https://www.massdrop.com/vote/SA-Royalty
Pantone colors are as follows:
Alphas: 491 C
Mods: 504 C
Legends: 7499 C
Accent: 7570 C
How does it look? Feedback? Thoughts?
Renders:
(https://i.imgur.com/dBJV9S0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0KDMkx5.jpg)
Color palette:
(https://i.imgur.com/RXGsu4u.png)
Temples and gates:
(http://static.tripping.com/blog/uploads/2014/06/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-1024x614.jpg)
(http://static.tripping.com/blog/uploads/2014/06/Grand-Gate-Itsukushima-Shrine-Miyajima-Japan-1024x768.jpg)
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Rev1
(https://i.imgur.com/e2t9UgB.png)
Rev2
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Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 30 October 2017, 00:43:15
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 30 October 2017, 00:43:45
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https://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-amazing-chocolatier-custom-sa-keycap-set
but it's burrrrrgunnnnndyyyyyyyy
Post by: Sissy on Mon, 30 October 2017, 00:52:05
Burgundy is just bogan brownQuotehttps://www.massdrop.com/buy/the-amazing-chocolatier-custom-sa-keycap-set
but it's burrrrrgunnnnndyyyyyyyy
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 30 October 2017, 01:02:27
Post by: amnesia0287 on Mon, 30 October 2017, 02:11:38
To me it just looks like Chocolatier or https://ctrlalt.io/buys/sa-retro
Post by: crtexcnndrm99 on Mon, 30 October 2017, 16:28:51
(still salty about missing a Chocolatier set in the massdrop re-cap)
Even better, use that green and make it a proper remake of SA Retro, hell yeah
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Post by: avid on Mon, 30 October 2017, 16:38:29
The day you get maxkey to invest in a new mold i'd buy maxkey. I want this set, but no enter is a no-go.
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 30 October 2017, 21:14:39
Even if it is a maxkeys version of SA Chocolatier- I’d be down for that.
(still salty about missing a Chocolatier set in the massdrop re-cap)
Even better, use that green and make it a proper remake of SA Retro, hell yeah
I actually got the chocolatier 40% kit in the massdrop keycap recap. Super psyched man. :)
I don't actually want to remake any sets though. Thought the burgundy would be a nice, lowkey subtle set.
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 30 October 2017, 21:28:08
Post by: crtexcnndrm99 on Mon, 30 October 2017, 22:27:18
Even if it is a maxkeys version of SA Chocolatier- I’d be down for that.
(still salty about missing a Chocolatier set in the massdrop re-cap)
Even better, use that green and make it a proper remake of SA Retro, hell yeah
I actually got the chocolatier 40% kit in the massdrop keycap recap. Super psyched man. :)
I don't actually want to remake any sets though. Thought the burgundy would be a nice, lowkey subtle set.
Nice, it looks like such a nice set. I really need to get my hands on a set.
Anyway burgundy could be good - I’ll be interested to see some renders mate :)
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Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 31 October 2017, 18:24:21
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Nice, it looks like such a nice set. I really need to get my hands on a set.
Anyway burgundy could be good - I’ll be interested to see some renders mate :)
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These aren't the best renders, and I'll definitely get better, but as KLE Render is down rn, these are the best I've got.
(https://i.imgur.com/b2mEGra.png)
Post by: avid on Tue, 31 October 2017, 18:31:28
Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 31 October 2017, 18:54:51
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So burgundy alphas and dark brown mods?
Both alphas and mods are burgundy.
Color codes:
Alphas: 490 C
Mods: 4975 C
Legends: 7499 C
Post by: crtexcnndrm99 on Tue, 31 October 2017, 20:25:35
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Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 31 October 2017, 22:02:36
I’m getting the vibe but they still look just a tad too brown. I’m trying my hardest to see burgundy...
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 01 November 2017, 00:06:40
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http://Would really have to see these come back as actual key samples. This seems highly dependent on the exact color. Could end up being a long process like Keyboard & Co
I’m getting the vibe but they still look just a tad too brown. I’m trying my hardest to see burgundy...
You are very, very spot on. If I can't nail the colors, I wouldn't put this on my own board. I'm going to make sure I get the colors right.
Also, as to the brown thing, is it perhaps you have f.lux on? The set looks very different IMO when under different color temperatures. The change is rather drastic. For a reference point, I'm looking at it under a color calibrated monitor at 6600K. You may want to check it out under that?
Thanks for the feedback. :)
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 01 November 2017, 00:38:10
(https://i.imgur.com/AlYd4L2.png)
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 01 November 2017, 01:08:54
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I like it. Just trying to visualise it on a beige keyboard like the G80’s. what colour board do you think would suit this set?
Hmm. Honestly, I would go for a burgundy board with this set. Beige would look good, and so would rose gold/champagne.
However, if I was to think of my ideal board to go with this set, in terms of color:
* Daaark Burgundy (at least as dark as the mods) powdercoated or anno finish. I would go powder coated on this, actually.
* Amber backlighting.
* Amber underglow.
IMO that would be endgame with this set.
Post by: bciamny on Wed, 01 November 2017, 09:30:34
Post by: bluesclera on Wed, 01 November 2017, 14:37:25
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 01 November 2017, 14:42:25
QuoteI like it. Just trying to visualise it on a beige keyboard like the G80’s. what colour board do you think would suit this set?
Hmm. Honestly, I would go for a burgundy board with this set. Beige would look good, and so would rose gold/champagne.
However, if I was to think of my ideal board to go with this set, in terms of color:
* Daaark Burgundy (at least as dark as the mods) powdercoated or anno finish. I would go powder coated on this, actually.
* Amber backlighting.
* Amber underglow.
IMO that would be endgame with this set.
Gray would look good too. Check out google for images of a Porsche with Burgundy interior :)
Post by: crtexcnndrm99 on Wed, 01 November 2017, 20:09:06
And as for the previous suggestion, sounds like a very mellow and warm overall design.. there's not enough of that around, what with all the purples/cyans/greens etc. :thumb:
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 02 November 2017, 09:40:21
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Good luck. SA Retro burgundy is already out there, and the recent brown coffee set missed its moq.
MOQ is going to be 100, I hope we can at least make that. :/
Also, SA Retro burgundy is suuuuuuuuuuuuper rare. I don't really see how that set can possibly affect the numbers on this one when so few people have it. :/
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And as for the previous suggestion, sounds like a very mellow and warm overall design.. there's not enough of that around, what with all the purples/cyans/greens etc. :thumb:
Thank you! :)
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 02 November 2017, 10:34:05
QuoteGood luck. SA Retro burgundy is already out there, and the recent brown coffee set missed its moq.
MOQ is going to be 100, I hope we can at least make that. :/
Also, SA Retro burgundy is suuuuuuuuuuuuper rare. I don't really see how that set can possibly affect the numbers on this one when so few people have it. :/QuoteAnd as for the previous suggestion, sounds like a very mellow and warm overall design.. there's not enough of that around, what with all the purples/cyans/greens etc. :thumb:
Thank you! :)
I'll be one of the 100, so you only need 99 more to sell!
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 02 November 2017, 12:35:49
Thank you. :)
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Post by: Data on Thu, 02 November 2017, 19:51:38
But it's SA so even if you closed the GB today you'd probably be looking at a 2019 fulfillment date. :-[
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 02 November 2017, 20:05:01
Maxkey is cool like that. :)
Post by: _rubik on Sun, 05 November 2017, 21:53:38
Post by: ye_cole on Sun, 05 November 2017, 22:40:50
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Isn't this a little close is this to GMK Samurai?
Kinda? But kinda not? They both have burgundy alphas. And this has an orange accent key. They're both noticeably different colors.
Anyway, it doesn't really matter. They're different sets, based off of different things, and different profiles.
On a side note: why point this out? it's ok to look like a different set that may have already ran. It doesn't matter at all. Unless they're literally identical with no changes, then I, personally, find no issues with that. I'd be interested to hear everybody else's thoughts on the topic. Do you think it's worth pointing out that a set looks similar to another? Why or why not? (_rubik, this isn't specifically directed towards you. I'm curious to hear people's thoughts on this though.)
Post by: _rubik on Sun, 05 November 2017, 22:45:52
QuoteIsn't this a little close is this to GMK Samurai?
Kinda? But kinda not? They both have burgundy alphas. And this has an orange accent key. They're both noticeably different colors.
Anyway, it doesn't really matter. They're different sets, based off of different things, and different profiles.
On a side note: why point this out? it's ok to look like a different set that may have already ran. It doesn't matter at all. Unless they're literally identical with no changes, then I, personally, find no issues with that. I'd be interested to hear everybody else's thoughts on the topic. Do you think it's worth pointing out that a set looks similar to another? Why or why not? (_rubik, this isn't specifically directed towards you. I'm curious to hear people's thoughts on this though.)
I pointed that out not to be harsh or intentionally difficult. I'm just weary of two sets with similar colorways running in close proximity because I feel that they would snub each others sales. Yes they are different profiles, but I feel like the sales would be split over the two. That being said, it does give buyers the ability to get the same colorway in their preferred profile, so maybe it's beneficial. I could be wrong on both counts....
Post by: ye_cole on Sun, 05 November 2017, 23:07:43
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I pointed that out not to be harsh or intentionally difficult. I'm just weary of two sets with similar colorways running in close proximity because I feel that they would snub each others sales. Yes they are different profiles, but I feel like the sales would be split over the two. That being said, it does give buyers the ability to get the same colorway in their preferred profile, so maybe it's beneficial. I could be wrong on both counts....
That's cool man, totally get it. The whole side note was more of an in general point. Thanks for looking out for that, though!
Red Samurai is after laser (iirc?) so i should probably wait until some time after that has dropped to do this project.
Anyway, thanks for the concern and clarifying. Appreciate it.
Post by: lovetree on Mon, 06 November 2017, 11:07:13
This set should be done! :thumb:
Post by: avid on Mon, 06 November 2017, 11:21:56
QuoteI pointed that out not to be harsh or intentionally difficult. I'm just weary of two sets with similar colorways running in close proximity because I feel that they would snub each others sales. Yes they are different profiles, but I feel like the sales would be split over the two. That being said, it does give buyers the ability to get the same colorway in their preferred profile, so maybe it's beneficial. I could be wrong on both counts....
That's cool man, totally get it. The whole side note was more of an in general point. Thanks for looking out for that, though!
Red Samurai is after laser (iirc?) so i should probably wait until some time after that has dropped to do this project.
Anyway, thanks for the concern and clarifying. Appreciate it.
i dont think this is so close to samurai. samurai is dark grey mods + burgundy alphas with yellow legends. This is a red + red set.
I think using brown mods would look incredible on this set.
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 06 November 2017, 11:41:16
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I think using brown mods would look incredible on this set.
Hey, that's a really good idea. I'll definitely consider that and add a mockup soon.
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What a gorgeous color.
This set should be done! :thumb:
Thanks! :)
Post by: Darkstar77 on Tue, 07 November 2017, 08:25:07
Post by: BlackInk on Tue, 07 November 2017, 12:55:00
Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 07 November 2017, 13:00:33
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Can we not choose maxkey to produce the keyset? SP is back logged but provide much more high quality keycaps
I reeeaaaaallly don't like making people wait for 10 months after they purchase a product for them to get it. Also, Maxkey produces pretty quality keycaps. They're pretty on par with SP caps.
Name some quality issues, and provide links?
Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 07 November 2017, 13:03:18
(https://i.imgur.com/n55Jhv1.png)
Here's one using 476 C.
(https://i.imgur.com/PBIbG1d.png)
Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 07 November 2017, 13:16:57
Would there be interest in a hiragana alphas kit? I'm thinking of adding one that's consistent with gorton modified. I was thinking the font Iroha Maru Mikami, with medium weight.
(http://modi.jpn.org/img/f_iroha_list.png)
RAW cost would be about 75 bucks per kit at 200. So, not even sure if it will make it, but thought I would put it out there. I'll think of a cinematic reason later, but my current reason for this proposition is basically: I think it would look dope as ****. So yeah. Thoughts?
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 07 November 2017, 16:54:27
Here's a nice brown render using 4695C.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/n55Jhv1.png)
Here's one using 476 C.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/PBIbG1d.png)
Thats a tough choice. I think I prefer the second one, though. Of course, this makes it very close to reverse SA retro burgundy. Me likey.
Post by: avid on Tue, 07 November 2017, 17:01:47
Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 07 November 2017, 17:13:04
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Thats a tough choice. I think I prefer the second one, though. Of course, this makes it very close to reverse SA retro burgundy. Me likey.
As do I. That's pretty much my only qualm with that color choice, though. I didn't intend for this to be reverse SA retro.
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agree that the second one is better. Usually darker color makes better mods.
Yeap, spot on.
Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 07 November 2017, 17:13:29
Post by: avid on Tue, 07 November 2017, 17:20:30
As do I. That's pretty much my only qualm with that color choice, though. I didn't intend for this to be reverse SA retro.
This is the least thing you should worry about, or we would have missed alot of great set. I mean GMK BoW is just a reverse WoB.
How much does a maxkey mold cost? What me and many others want is ISO compatability in order to buy sets.
It just has to be done once, and all future set will benefit.
Post by: bciamny on Tue, 07 November 2017, 17:24:02
Post by: euphxenos on Tue, 07 November 2017, 17:34:07
As do I. That's pretty much my only qualm with that color choice, though. I didn't intend for this to be reverse SA retro.
This is the least thing you should worry about, or we would have missed alot of great set. I mean GMK BoW is just a reverse WoB.
How much does a maxkey mold cost? What me and many others want is ISO compatability in order to buy sets.
It just has to be done once, and all future set will benefit.
Actually, Maxkey doesn't appear to be making molds that durable for custom keys. They've been telling designers that the custom molds can only be used for a limited number of times (800 sets). There's more on this in the Maxkey Calm Depths thread:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90792.msg2518723#msg2518723
I don't know if anyone has asked them about the costs to make molds to the same specs (and durability) as their normal base set molds.
Post by: cdn-mini on Tue, 07 November 2017, 17:55:38
Post by: crtexcnndrm99 on Tue, 07 November 2017, 18:17:09
What do others think?
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Post by: euphxenos on Tue, 07 November 2017, 19:41:39
Post by: Darkstar77 on Wed, 08 November 2017, 08:13:11
I know this wasn’t your intention at the beginning, but I think that if you want this to be successful, turning this isn’t a Maxkeys revision of SA Retro would attract a lot of attention. With the turn towards vintage-inspired custom keyboards here on GH at the moment, this could be the perfect timing for a retro set to pair with those boards. This could follow what was done for Maxkey Calm Depths, which also took an incredibly hard to get and inflated priced set and made it available to everyone again for like $120 bucks.
What do others think?
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I think I'm interested because this looks a lot like SA Retro, but I can see the film palette inspiration too. Spinning as a SA Retro like would probably attract a lot more attention. I know lots of folks are still trying to find sets of SA Retro, which is virtually impossible.
Post by: ye_cole on Fri, 10 November 2017, 10:47:04
https://strawpoll.com/zyed2dzb
If you'd be interested in hiragana alphas that (somewhat) stay true to gorton modified, vote here:
https://strawpoll.com/k8ph3623
Post by: cdn-mini on Fri, 10 November 2017, 10:51:39
This IC is on crack.
Post by: ye_cole on Fri, 10 November 2017, 11:12:48
I didn't think I had to really explain it. I mean, it's a keycap set based off the color palette to a certain shot in a movie. I didn't have any novelties planned that were based off the movie, and I just thought that this would be a nice addition to spice up the set.
If you (and enough other people for it to actually matter) honestly care that much, I can do one of two things: rename the set to SA Human Race (after Pharrell's HU NMDs) or rewatch the movie once or twice and formulate an abstract reason why Japanese alphas fit into the overall theme of the set. As you can probably gather, I'd like to do neither of those things.
But anyway, if you have any arguments against including the alphas that aren't just "Oh no, they don't fit into my color palette canon,", do let me know.
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Post by: japancakes on Sat, 11 November 2017, 13:12:27
Post by: baxxt14 on Thu, 16 November 2017, 09:17:34
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 16 November 2017, 19:09:02
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I'm super into this color scheme. Nice work. Hiragana is one thing ...but Hangul :thumb: -- you could corner that market. There isn't a single Korean SA set available.
Thanks, but think I'm going to stick with hiragana, if i'm doing it at all.
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I'd like to see some of the green from that palette that u have but idk where you'd put it
Good idea! I'm thinking as an accent.
Post by: baxxt14 on Thu, 16 November 2017, 19:19:16
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 16 November 2017, 19:37:49
it's my favorite picture, photoshopped on to the watch the throne cover art.
I've titled it: big sexy.
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Post by: Darkstar77 on Wed, 29 November 2017, 08:26:58
Post by: Chromatrope on Thu, 30 November 2017, 04:36:54
Now Hiragana legends, I would be super super into those as the shameless lowkey weeb that I am. However, wouldn't that be basically impossible with Maxkey, since you'd need new molds for every single legend, effectively turning it into a set of dozens of novelties? Unless they've changed a lot in the last few months I can't see that happening, as much as I want it to.
Post by: ye_cole on Fri, 01 December 2017, 00:02:59
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Bump this guy back up. Hoping to see some more interest. I would still love to see this one move forward.
Thank you! <3
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I really love the muted burgundy. SA Retro is a bit unappealing to me due to the bluntness of just how brown the brown is. Brown alphas in a less gaudy colour could look good but full burgundy is a safe bet.
Now Hiragana legends, I would be super super into those as the shameless lowkey weeb that I am. However, wouldn't that be basically impossible with Maxkey, since you'd need new molds for every single legend, effectively turning it into a set of dozens of novelties? Unless they've changed a lot in the last few months I can't see that happening, as much as I want it to.
Yeah, I'm a pretty big closet weeb lol. Which is mostly why I would want the hiragana legends. Basically, it would be one reeaaallly big novelty pack. Obviously expensive, and may not make MOQ, but it's there. :/
I'll try and find a nice brown to use for the alpha pack.
Janglad made some renders for this too. Thoughts?
(https://i.imgur.com/0KDMkx5.jpg)
Post by: BlackInk on Fri, 01 December 2017, 01:37:20
Beautiful render man, waiting to see this IC become GBQuoteBump this guy back up. Hoping to see some more interest. I would still love to see this one move forward.
Thank you! <3QuoteI really love the muted burgundy. SA Retro is a bit unappealing to me due to the bluntness of just how brown the brown is. Brown alphas in a less gaudy colour could look good but full burgundy is a safe bet.
Now Hiragana legends, I would be super super into those as the shameless lowkey weeb that I am. However, wouldn't that be basically impossible with Maxkey, since you'd need new molds for every single legend, effectively turning it into a set of dozens of novelties? Unless they've changed a lot in the last few months I can't see that happening, as much as I want it to.
Yeah, I'm a pretty big closet weeb lol. Which is mostly why I would want the hiragana legends. Basically, it would be one reeaaallly big novelty pack. Obviously expensive, and may not make MOQ, but it's there. :/
I'll try and find a nice brown to use for the alpha pack.
Janglad made some renders for this too. Thoughts?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0KDMkx5.jpg)
Post by: amnesia0287 on Fri, 01 December 2017, 01:53:38
QuoteBump this guy back up. Hoping to see some more interest. I would still love to see this one move forward.
Thank you! <3QuoteI really love the muted burgundy. SA Retro is a bit unappealing to me due to the bluntness of just how brown the brown is. Brown alphas in a less gaudy colour could look good but full burgundy is a safe bet.
Now Hiragana legends, I would be super super into those as the shameless lowkey weeb that I am. However, wouldn't that be basically impossible with Maxkey, since you'd need new molds for every single legend, effectively turning it into a set of dozens of novelties? Unless they've changed a lot in the last few months I can't see that happening, as much as I want it to.
Yeah, I'm a pretty big closet weeb lol. Which is mostly why I would want the hiragana legends. Basically, it would be one reeaaallly big novelty pack. Obviously expensive, and may not make MOQ, but it's there. :/
I'll try and find a nice brown to use for the alpha pack.
Janglad made some renders for this too. Thoughts?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0KDMkx5.jpg)
I dig this, but I'm not sure I'm confident enough in maxkeys current ability to match colors. I'm hoping some of the upcoming sets go better than the horrific mess that is maxkeys nuclear: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92735.0
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92735.0;attach=182811;image)
vs
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92735.0;attach=182813;image)
The images of Superhero don't look particularly promising to me: https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/3406
But it could just be awful photography there.
I need more data before I will bother with maxkeys again, but I dig the design and would buy it as long as it looked like the render. Definitely would be interested in SP, but totally get that the huge backlog makes that unlikely.
Post by: Chromatrope on Fri, 01 December 2017, 04:35:18
Post by: ye_cole on Fri, 01 December 2017, 15:51:20
QuoteBump this guy back up. Hoping to see some more interest. I would still love to see this one move forward.
Thank you! <3QuoteI really love the muted burgundy. SA Retro is a bit unappealing to me due to the bluntness of just how brown the brown is. Brown alphas in a less gaudy colour could look good but full burgundy is a safe bet.
Now Hiragana legends, I would be super super into those as the shameless lowkey weeb that I am. However, wouldn't that be basically impossible with Maxkey, since you'd need new molds for every single legend, effectively turning it into a set of dozens of novelties? Unless they've changed a lot in the last few months I can't see that happening, as much as I want it to.
Yeah, I'm a pretty big closet weeb lol. Which is mostly why I would want the hiragana legends. Basically, it would be one reeaaallly big novelty pack. Obviously expensive, and may not make MOQ, but it's there. :/
I'll try and find a nice brown to use for the alpha pack.
Janglad made some renders for this too. Thoughts?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0KDMkx5.jpg)
I dig this, but I'm not sure I'm confident enough in maxkeys current ability to match colors. I'm hoping some of the upcoming sets go better than the horrific mess that is maxkeys nuclear: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92735.0Show Image(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92735.0;attach=182811;image)
vsShow Image(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=92735.0;attach=182813;image)
The images of Superhero don't look particularly promising to me: https://www.zfrontier.com/post/detail/3406
But it could just be awful photography there.
I need more data before I will bother with maxkeys again, but I dig the design and would buy it as long as it looked like the render. Definitely would be interested in SP, but totally get that the huge backlog makes that unlikely.
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We'd have to ask for samples for sure, and I doubt they'd be incompetent enough to mismatch the colour they just made themselves so I'm pretty sure that would be enough.
Yep! :)
Post by: japancakes on Sat, 02 December 2017, 02:22:49
QuoteBump this guy back up. Hoping to see some more interest. I would still love to see this one move forward.
Thank you! <3QuoteI really love the muted burgundy. SA Retro is a bit unappealing to me due to the bluntness of just how brown the brown is. Brown alphas in a less gaudy colour could look good but full burgundy is a safe bet.
Now Hiragana legends, I would be super super into those as the shameless lowkey weeb that I am. However, wouldn't that be basically impossible with Maxkey, since you'd need new molds for every single legend, effectively turning it into a set of dozens of novelties? Unless they've changed a lot in the last few months I can't see that happening, as much as I want it to.
Yeah, I'm a pretty big closet weeb lol. Which is mostly why I would want the hiragana legends. Basically, it would be one reeaaallly big novelty pack. Obviously expensive, and may not make MOQ, but it's there. :/
I'll try and find a nice brown to use for the alpha pack.
Janglad made some renders for this too. Thoughts?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0KDMkx5.jpg)
That render is gorgeous. I'd want to get in on it especially if you nail accurate colors with any samples.
Post by: ye_cole on Sun, 03 December 2017, 13:12:31
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That render is gorgeous. I'd want to get in on it especially if you nail accurate colors with any samples.
Aww, thanks! :)
Uh, you too!
Post by: hhkbp2 on Mon, 04 December 2017, 04:02:55
Post by: Darkstar77 on Mon, 04 December 2017, 09:37:38
QuoteBump this guy back up. Hoping to see some more interest. I would still love to see this one move forward.
Thank you! <3QuoteI really love the muted burgundy. SA Retro is a bit unappealing to me due to the bluntness of just how brown the brown is. Brown alphas in a less gaudy colour could look good but full burgundy is a safe bet.
Now Hiragana legends, I would be super super into those as the shameless lowkey weeb that I am. However, wouldn't that be basically impossible with Maxkey, since you'd need new molds for every single legend, effectively turning it into a set of dozens of novelties? Unless they've changed a lot in the last few months I can't see that happening, as much as I want it to.
Yeah, I'm a pretty big closet weeb lol. Which is mostly why I would want the hiragana legends. Basically, it would be one reeaaallly big novelty pack. Obviously expensive, and may not make MOQ, but it's there. :/
I'll try and find a nice brown to use for the alpha pack.
Janglad made some renders for this too. Thoughts?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/0KDMkx5.jpg)
Render is looking good. Love those colours.
Post by: lovetree on Tue, 05 December 2017, 06:37:52
Post by: Narandelar on Fri, 08 December 2017, 01:38:10
Post by: phinix on Sat, 09 December 2017, 12:28:26
Post by: crtexcnndrm99 on Sat, 09 December 2017, 17:25:59
If you could make this look similar to Retro SA, then I'm in:)
That’s what we’re all secretly hoping for, right? ;)
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Post by: ye_cole on Sun, 10 December 2017, 01:18:54
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Any possibility for a planck kit?
Naahhh, probably not.
What do you guys think about using SP as the manufacturer this time around? I really want their glossy finish on this set.
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If you could make this look similar to Retro SA, then I'm in:)
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That’s what we’re all secretly hoping for, right? ;)
OFC, there will be a brown alpha pack. All, uh retro resemblance, is purely coincidental.
Also, gotta contact matt3o, so if anyone has an email address that would be nice.
At no point will the brown alphas be added to the base kit, just to make that clear.
Post by: Chromatrope on Sun, 10 December 2017, 05:00:30
Post by: ye_cole on Sun, 10 December 2017, 11:48:45
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Not sure how I feel about SP, with their super long turnaround times on SA and whatnot, and the pricing of course.
That's certainly a fair point. I realize their turnaround times are really long as well, and the pricing is, to be frank, pretty expensive. However, I reaaallllyyy want their shiny finish on this.
Post by: BlackInk on Sun, 10 December 2017, 13:26:13
QuoteNot sure how I feel about SP, with their super long turnaround times on SA and whatnot, and the pricing of course.
That's certainly a fair point. I realize their turnaround times are really long as well, and the pricing is, to be frank, pretty expensive. However, I reaaallllyyy want their shiny finish on this.
Yess please go with SP 👍🏻
Post by: crtexcnndrm99 on Sun, 10 December 2017, 18:11:01
I’d be on the fence about SP or maxkeys, but a more than a year waiting time would probably kill it for me
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Post by: phinix on Mon, 11 December 2017, 06:06:43
If you could make this look similar to Retro SA, then I'm in:)
That’s what we’re all secretly hoping for, right? ;)
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Yep ;D
Post by: Darkstar77 on Tue, 12 December 2017, 13:00:36
...
Also, gotta contact matt3o, so if anyone has an email address that would be nice.
...
At no point will the brown alphas be added to the base kit, just to make that clear.
https://matt3o.com/
His contact info is there, he does respond. I've had a conversation via email with him about Retro specifically about 2 months ago.
Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 12 December 2017, 13:06:38
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Also, gotta contact matt3o, so if anyone has an email address that would be nice.
...
At no point will the brown alphas be added to the base kit, just to make that clear.
https://matt3o.com/
His contact info is there, he does respond. I've had a conversation via email with him about Retro specifically about 2 months ago.
That's dope. I sent him an email around a day or two ago, and I'm waiting for a response now. :)
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Post by: frivolutionary on Thu, 21 December 2017, 12:16:55
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 25 December 2017, 23:37:03
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I like burgundy
Me too, man. Me too.
Post by: EightDiagram on Wed, 17 January 2018, 19:44:44
:thumb:
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 17 January 2018, 22:23:04
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeEWbpFFYFR/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BeEWbpFFYFR/)
:thumb:
The dream is real.
Post by: Harms on Wed, 17 January 2018, 22:48:06
This looks amazing!
I hope its SP SA, since I already will have Max Keys SA berserk in a similar color way :P.
Post by: amnesia0287 on Wed, 17 January 2018, 23:45:01
Wow
This looks amazing!
I hope its SP SA, since I already will have Max Keys SA berserk in a similar color way :P.
I've probably already said it, but this^
I'd totally buy an SP version of this no matter the wait. I'm not really sold on maxkeys.
Post by: 19MODL on Wed, 17 January 2018, 23:54:20
Post by: EightDiagram on Thu, 18 January 2018, 11:53:17
Post by: tanvir175 on Sat, 20 January 2018, 12:48:33
I'd like both Samurai and Royalty. Hopefully the timing works out where one wouldn't have to choose between one or the other!
I like them both as well. Honestly not sure which to go for if I have to choose.
Post by: livingspeedbump on Tue, 23 January 2018, 16:01:02
Post by: cijanzen on Wed, 31 January 2018, 09:29:47
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 31 January 2018, 09:37:24
I'd be so much more tempted by this if it was SA profile despite how long it might take.
It is SA profile.... do you mean Signature Plastics instead of Maxkey?
Post by: cijanzen on Wed, 31 January 2018, 10:48:23
I'd be so much more tempted by this if it was SA profile despite how long it might take.
It is SA profile.... do you mean Signature Plastics instead of Maxkey?
Ah whoops yep definitely meant SP (Signature Plastics)
Post by: azachhh on Wed, 31 January 2018, 16:57:27
Post by: cijanzen on Sat, 03 February 2018, 16:56:57
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 08 February 2018, 00:09:56
Post by: tanvir175 on Thu, 08 February 2018, 11:47:20
No, this is being postponed until after CD.
CD?
Post by: EightDiagram on Thu, 08 February 2018, 15:01:48
No, this is being postponed until after CD.
CD?
guessing Calm Depths
Post by: tanvir175 on Thu, 08 February 2018, 16:04:08
No, this is being postponed until after CD.
CD?
guessing Calm Depths
Ahh, thanks. I thought it was referring to a holiday.
Post by: King4477 on Sun, 11 February 2018, 18:36:43
Post by: ye_cole on Sat, 31 March 2018, 14:33:18
I've made a massdrop poll that I'd appreciate votes on!
https://www.massdrop.com/vote/SA-Royalty
The brown used in the brown alpha kit is the same as chocolatier. However, I'm not sure it would go well with the dark burgundy mods; the brown alphas may just be scrapped.
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 04 April 2018, 16:14:54
(https://i.imgur.com/dBJV9S0.jpg)
Also, how does it look against the dusk colorway?
Post by: p_blaze on Wed, 04 April 2018, 16:22:15
There's a new render with the M60-A for you guys to look at. Remember to vote! :)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/dBJV9S0.jpg)
Also, how does it look against the dusk colorway?
holy **** that's good
Post by: mudcakehoney on Wed, 04 April 2018, 20:11:18
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 04 April 2018, 23:07:30
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I’ve ordered the dusk m60-a and I NEED this to go with it. Please make it happen :)
I got the saaaaammmeeee combo on my mind.
Post by: mudcakehoney on Wed, 04 April 2018, 23:11:53
QuoteI’ve ordered the dusk m60-a and I NEED this to go with it. Please make it happen :)
I got the saaaaammmeeee combo on my mind.
I keep swinging between dusk being a good colour and not but this has definitely helped me think I’ve made the right choice
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 04 April 2018, 23:15:44
(https://i.imgur.com/IxWJM5a.jpg)
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(https://i.imgur.com/vYfL6E5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RkKykP3.jpg)
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Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 05 April 2018, 00:18:58
Post by: ullr on Thu, 05 April 2018, 00:29:21
Would you consider adding the three additional keys to the hiragana kit for JIS Kana IME compatibility (for actually typing using kana)? As a bonus that would make it have enough keys to support ISO and HHKB layouts.
Post by: euphxenos on Thu, 05 April 2018, 00:29:39
Post by: Vadurr on Thu, 05 April 2018, 01:04:24
Post by: cldskt on Thu, 05 April 2018, 01:22:42
Don’t get me wrong, I love the color combination.
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Post by: mudcakehoney on Thu, 05 April 2018, 02:56:18
Sorry to be a party pooper, but would this be too close to GMK Red Samurai? I just remembered that because you said in the OP that it is inspired by Japanese temples.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the color combination.
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I think the fact it is SA when Red Samurai is GMK is difference enough, plus the Brown mods give it quite a different tone.
Post by: online on Thu, 05 April 2018, 06:14:25
Please include 3u in the kit as well. :)
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Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 05 April 2018, 09:03:23
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OP this reminds me of the red The Life of Pablo tour merch, looks good.
Would you consider adding the three additional keys to the hiragana kit for JIS Kana IME compatibility (for actually typing using kana)? As a bonus that would make it have enough keys to support ISO and HHKB layouts.
Dude, thanks. I really appreciate it. And sure! What keys? Can you give me a picture, or the characters and if they're all 1u or not?
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Is this still Maxkeys? This split into a bunch of different kits is more characteristic of what I've seen from SP. I didn't know Maxkeys would do that.
I want to go SP on this one. I couldn't do hiragana alphas on maxkeys, that would be WAY too expensive.
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Digging the Hiragana alphas!
Thank you! :)
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Can we have a spacebars kit? I don't need 40% mod, but need the spacebars.
Please include 3u in the kit as well. :)
Sure, I'll make one and update the OP when I get around to it. :)
Post by: ullr on Thu, 05 April 2018, 13:35:36
Dude, thanks. I really appreciate it. And sure! What keys? Can you give me a picture, or the characters and if they're all 1u or not?
(https://i.imgur.com/VygbBLH.png)
- R1 1u ⟨ー⟩ Chōonpu key
- R3 1u ⟨む⟩ ‘mu’ key
- R4 1u ⟨ろ⟩ ‘ro’ key
These keys are used in those positions on actual Japanese keyboards, but for some reason most “Japanese” kits and sets do not include them so the kana are really just for show. Another reason for adding them is that the additional R1 key fleshes out HHKB support and the two other keys are the right row for ISO support for people who would prefer total coverage in their layout of choice.
Post by: MFahim on Mon, 09 April 2018, 20:23:05
Post by: rideh on Wed, 11 April 2018, 14:42:08
Post by: oh_chesteroni on Wed, 11 April 2018, 20:28:06
Who wants to do a render? ;)
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Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 11 April 2018, 21:33:16
I wonder how this set would look like on m60 sage. There is a similarish green (but not really) in the color pallete of OP's first post.
Who wants to do a render? ;)
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Who knows... but the dusk is amazeballs:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94829.msg2588277#msg2588277
Post by: oh_chesteroni on Wed, 11 April 2018, 21:38:08
I personally prefer some contrast, which is lacking for me when combining this set with dusk. To each their own :)I wonder how this set would look like on m60 sage. There is a similarish green (but not really) in the color pallete of OP's first post.
Who wants to do a render? ;)
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Who knows... but the dusk is amazeballs:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94829.msg2588277#msg2588277
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Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 12 April 2018, 09:38:44
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I personally prefer some contrast, which is lacking for me when combining this set with dusk. To each their own :)
I'd go with moon then haha
Post by: oh_chesteroni on Thu, 12 April 2018, 10:42:12
Nice choice, I think you'll really enjoy moon!QuoteI personally prefer some contrast, which is lacking for me when combining this set with dusk. To each their own :)
I'd go with moon then haha
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Post by: Talljoe on Mon, 16 April 2018, 01:57:47
Tentative kits up.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IxWJM5a.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/EM2HnG2.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/vYfL6E5.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/RkKykP3.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/TQbx2MH.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/6BeuFTS.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/FHxudzG.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Kc6yo6Q.jpg)
Add the 1.5U Backspace to the mods kit and people (I) can outfit HHKB-style boards without the extensions kit (assuming 1.25U bottom row), since you already have the 1U "\|". Although I'll probably get the extension kit anyway.....
Post by: MFahim on Mon, 16 April 2018, 18:15:13
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 23 April 2018, 09:37:01
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Add the 1.5U Backspace to the mods kit and people (I) can outfit HHKB-style boards without the extensions kit (assuming 1.25U bottom row), since you already have the 1U "\|". Although I'll probably get the extension kit anyway.....
I don't think I'm going to do this, as it'll just further drive up the price for everyone buying mods. If you need the 1.5u backspace, you should probably just stick with the extension kit!
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This is probably a typo but the left homing key on the hiragana should be は and not き.
Fixed, thanks! (didnt update kit renders though, but fixed in KLE haha)
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R1 1u ⟨ー⟩ Chōonpu key
R3 1u ⟨む⟩ ‘mu’ key
R4 1u ⟨ろ⟩ ‘ro’ key
These keys are used in those positions on actual Japanese keyboards, but for some reason most “Japanese” kits and sets do not include them so the kana are really just for show. Another reason for adding them is that the additional R1 key fleshes out HHKB support and the two other keys are the right row for ISO support for people who would prefer total coverage in their layout of choice.
Added! (not in OP, but in KLE. I'll update OP when I get around to it).
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 23 April 2018, 09:38:24
Unfortunately, this means that we probably can't have the kits structured the way they currently are.
I'm thinking input club or originative for vendors?
Post by: MFahim on Mon, 23 April 2018, 18:18:41
Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 24 April 2018, 09:03:13
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Are the kits finalized or still potential. I'd like having a SA set that can support a layout like this. SP doesnt have a 2.5u key, so 2.25 is usually used (with 0.125u gap).
Not finalized yet, depends on what vendor we're using. (probably going to be one big base kit, though)
Post by: forstsiven on Tue, 08 May 2018, 16:29:53
Post by: japancakes on Thu, 17 May 2018, 01:04:38
Also, massdrop hasn't responded, so we're going to have to go with a new vendor!
Unfortunately, this means that we probably can't have the kits structured the way they currently are.
I'm thinking input club or originative for vendors?
at least you know IC does proper-ass marketing
Post by: MeowiWaui on Thu, 17 May 2018, 10:28:46
Also, after reading through this thread, and being around the MK community for the past few years... I still don't understand why people are so protective over color combinations if it's made on a different profile and manufacturer. I understand having specific novolties that are off limits....but, what's going to happen when all the main color combinations have been used up? It's kind of like saying that there can only be one car company that can have a red car with black accents and no other company can have a vehicle with red and black. Even if its a truck or motorcycle.
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 17 May 2018, 11:44:14
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Also, after reading through this thread, and being around the MK community for the past few years... I still don't understand why people are so protective over color combinations if it's made on a different profile and manufacturer. I understand having specific novolties that are off limits....but, what's going to happen when all the main color combinations have been used up? It's kind of like saying that there can only be one car company that can have a red car with black accents and no other company can have a vehicle with red and black. Even if its a truck or motorcycle.
:shrug: I don't really get it either haha.
Anyway, Input club said they're interested. Stay tuned! :)
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 30 May 2018, 21:14:06
quotes/pricing should come soon, going to adjust kits. hiragana/40s kits removed, base kit will be VERY similar to calm depths.
doing maxkey instead of SP.
when we get to 300 people signed up for interest check AND quotes are ready, the buy will go live.
I'll post kit updates in a couple of days.
Post by: 1Weeb on Wed, 30 May 2018, 21:32:19
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Post by: piercejenkins on Sun, 03 June 2018, 12:48:51
Post by: gnunin on Sun, 03 June 2018, 14:50:41
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 04 June 2018, 03:12:59
Another 96 key render for y'all!
So, input.club will be the vendor for this GB.
Group buy should start when the quotes are ready and the waitlist gets to 300 emails: https://kono.store/products/sa-royalty-keycap-set. Please join!
Here's (pretty much) the final kit: https://i.imgur.com/PBYzSS8.png
Post by: forstsiven on Thu, 07 June 2018, 13:09:32
Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1994/3097/products/96_2017-Nov-23_09-49-30AM-000_CustomizedView34592054434_png-min_2048x2048.jpg?v=1527875113)
Another 96 key render for y'all!
So, input.club will be the vendor for this GB.
Group buy should start when the quotes are ready and the waitlist gets to 300 emails: https://kono.store/products/sa-royalty-keycap-set. Please join!
Here's (pretty much) the final kit: https://i.imgur.com/PBYzSS8.png
Looks fantastic! Definitely going in for this - will look great on m60-a in dusk. What's the ballpark for cost through Maxkey?
Post by: BobCarltheThird on Thu, 07 June 2018, 19:03:06
Post by: kyoumau on Thu, 07 June 2018, 19:34:07
Show Image(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1994/3097/products/96_2017-Nov-23_09-49-30AM-000_CustomizedView34592054434_png-min_2048x2048.jpg?v=1527875113)
Another 96 key render for y'all!
So, input.club will be the vendor for this GB.
Group buy should start when the quotes are ready and the waitlist gets to 300 emails: https://kono.store/products/sa-royalty-keycap-set. Please join!
Here's (pretty much) the final kit: https://i.imgur.com/PBYzSS8.png
Beautiful! This render is really good, it convinced me, and with Maxkey it should be more affordable, so I'm okay with it.
Post by: MrTq on Fri, 08 June 2018, 11:15:01
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Post by: ye_cole on Sun, 08 July 2018, 17:29:13
Post by: cijanzen on Sun, 08 July 2018, 17:32:37
Maxkey is making tooling for the F and J on this set! That'll take 5 weeks. Unsure when kono is going to launch GB. I personally expect the price point to not be too high on this set, although I cannot make any promises.
So excited for this to run along with CA66 in dark red. Do you think there’s any possibility for split spacebars like you’d have in the original 40s kit. Would like to do 2.25 and 2.75 if possible.
Post by: dead_pixel_design on Sun, 08 July 2018, 20:57:50
Post by: ye_cole on Sat, 21 July 2018, 11:28:44
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So excited for this to run along with CA66 in dark red. Do you think there’s any possibility for split spacebars like you’d have in the original 40s kit. Would like to do 2.25 and 2.75 if possible.
Unfortunately, no, that's not going to be a possibility. I'm sorry!
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Award for best set with the worst name!
Thank you! IK the name isn't the best, but can't go around changing it now 👀
As far as updates go, we're going to have this in a matte finish. Also, *don't* quote me on this, but I wouldn't be surprised if this set was sub 90.
Post by: cijanzen on Sat, 21 July 2018, 11:48:42
QuoteSo excited for this to run along with CA66 in dark red. Do you think there’s any possibility for split spacebars like you’d have in the original 40s kit. Would like to do 2.25 and 2.75 if possible.
Unfortunately, no, that's not going to be a possibility. I'm sorry!QuoteAward for best set with the worst name!
Thank you! IK the name isn't the best, but can't go around changing it now
As far as updates go, we're going to have this in a matte finish. Also, *don't* quote me on this, but I wouldn't be surprised if this set was sub 90.
Thanks for the update! Guess I’ll be going with a full spacebar but at least that will look cleaner. A matte finish sounds interesting! Does that mean it’ll be textured or just have some different type of finish that makes it matte?
I won’t expect it but a sub $90 price tag would be amazing.
Post by: otanishock on Mon, 30 July 2018, 13:29:53
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Post by: ye_cole on Sun, 19 August 2018, 23:14:46
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Is this project still active? Haven't had any update for a while!
yessir!
i'll update when I have more info; it has not been abandoned.
Post by: Absinthe on Sat, 25 August 2018, 23:40:19
Post by: ye_cole on Sun, 26 August 2018, 23:49:32
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This is beautiful. Please make it happen? :-*
yessir im trying to get big kono to hit the go button
Post by: otanishock on Mon, 27 August 2018, 03:57:34
QuoteThis is beautiful. Please make it happen? :-*
yessir im trying to get big kono to hit the go button
Push them again haha. Damn I can't wait to pick up a set myself. Personally would love to see it manufactured by SP, but it is what it is and I would still join for a set.
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Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 30 August 2018, 22:03:11
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Just a bit curious why we didn't go with SP? The potential of this set if going with SP is huge IMO.
Currently, queue time.
Post by: cijanzen on Thu, 30 August 2018, 22:04:53
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 30 August 2018, 22:07:53
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I just want to know when this set is going to run in general (I’m all for Maxkey). Input Club keeps teasing without any indication as to when this is going to happen!
Honestly, me too!
I'm trying to get this started ASAP. :)
Also, in regards to maxkey quality- honestly, it's pretty good as of the moment. (calm depths yall!)
Post by: cijanzen on Thu, 30 August 2018, 22:09:56
Maybe I’ll go bug Andrew again
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Post by: silversung on Fri, 31 August 2018, 01:01:42
Let's make it happen please!
Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 11 September 2018, 20:00:24
Post by: mudcakehoney on Tue, 11 September 2018, 20:31:19
Post by: piercejenkins on Tue, 11 September 2018, 20:32:54
Post by: cijanzen on Tue, 11 September 2018, 20:33:47
Can someone please remind me is this going to be Maxkey or SP?
It is Maxkey. It’ll be cheaper at least!
Post by: mudcakehoney on Tue, 11 September 2018, 20:34:06
Post by: cijanzen on Tue, 11 September 2018, 21:44:33
was hoping for SP especially after all the teased kits in the OP
The kit was updated on one of the more recent pages. I can understand why people would want it from SP but I think the lower price point and the quicker timeline outweigh the benefits of SP. Plus the base kit from Maxkey is pretty good for compatibility on more traditional layouts.
Post by: euphxenos on Tue, 11 September 2018, 23:02:59
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 12 September 2018, 01:20:33
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Is there any chance of including an R3 1U Fn key for the bottom row in 65% layouts?
Sorry, but I can't change the kit now. Also, the mold fees would be exorbitantly expensive if it was just the one key.
Here's the kit again
(https://i.imgur.com/PBYzSS8.png)
I have not ruled out the possibility of a SP run later. However, such a run, if it were to take place, would be in the far future.
Post by: otanishock on Wed, 12 September 2018, 06:03:00
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 13 September 2018, 17:58:51
Post by: cijanzen on Thu, 13 September 2018, 18:00:07
Hey guys! Group buy for royalty starts tomorrow on kono.store
Saw the email! Super pumped! However, have you seen the new renders? The alphas especially seem really light compared to earlier renderings and the colours you were basing off of. Any thoughts on that?
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 13 September 2018, 18:30:15
Post by: cijanzen on Thu, 13 September 2018, 18:31:03
I think it's the lighting. I'm going to make sure the colors are true to my vision by using samples, so don't worry. :)
Perfect! That’s all I need to hear. In for a set tomorrow!
Post by: silversung on Thu, 13 September 2018, 18:36:03
I think it's the lighting. I'm going to make sure the colors are true to my vision by using samples, so don't worry. :)
Was really worried the set would turn out too bright, like the new render. This is reassuring, however. Let's go SA Royalty!
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 13 September 2018, 20:00:06
These are the renders I was looking at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b-l-gYz7mgYqkKGrO-BgPSgbboNE4g3u?usp=sharing
They have updated lighting.
I'm not sure why the renders at kono turned out like that, but i'm really sorry for the misunderstanding and I'll fix that as soon as possible.
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 13 September 2018, 20:02:31
Post by: cijanzen on Thu, 13 September 2018, 20:03:35
Hey, I just looked at the renders on kono. (I was looking at the ones jan shared with me direct because I assumed they put those ones up) I'm sorry, I had access to a different version and I can absolutely tell you that that is not what the sets will look like.
These are the renders I was looking at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b-l-gYz7mgYqkKGrO-BgPSgbboNE4g3u?usp=sharing
They have updated lighting.
I'm not sure why the renders at kono turned out like that, but i'm really sorry for the misunderstanding and I'll fix that as soon as possible.
The renders you shared look muuuuuch better, thank you!
Post by: ye_cole on Thu, 13 September 2018, 20:22:26
Post by: YiZZo on Thu, 13 September 2018, 20:26:01
Also, it's going to be priced at 99 dollars.Awesome price! I need to sell some stuff so I can get a set.
Post by: silversung on Thu, 13 September 2018, 20:49:20
Hey, I just looked at the renders on kono. (I was looking at the ones jan shared with me direct because I assumed they put those ones up) I'm sorry, I had access to a different version and I can absolutely tell you that that is not what the sets will look like.
These are the renders I was looking at:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b-l-gYz7mgYqkKGrO-BgPSgbboNE4g3u?usp=sharing
They have updated lighting.
I'm not sure why the renders at kono turned out like that, but i'm really sorry for the misunderstanding and I'll fix that as soon as possible.
Yeeeessssssss! This is more like it.
Post by: cijanzen on Fri, 14 September 2018, 12:50:31
Post by: konstantin on Fri, 14 September 2018, 15:43:15
Post by: piercejenkins on Fri, 14 September 2018, 15:53:32
I like this set. Why is that underscore legend so wide, though?
Already launched. Ordered mine a little while ago!
Post by: chaseyeh0721 on Fri, 14 September 2018, 17:00:50
Post by: piercejenkins on Fri, 14 September 2018, 17:09:24
Post by: Lisinge on Fri, 14 September 2018, 17:44:54
Post by: ThePewster on Sat, 15 September 2018, 03:12:33
Post by: cijanzen on Sat, 15 September 2018, 07:56:47
Why do Arrow legends look different at kono.store compared to the ones in the V2 renders shared earlier through the G Drive link?
The flat render (kle render) is just to show which keycaps are in the kit. The 3D render arrows are how they will look in final product. Take a look at the Maxkey arrow legend for other sets and you’ll see that they’re the same as the 3D renders.
Post by: gutsack on Sun, 16 September 2018, 15:49:30
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 17 September 2018, 15:47:11
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Ordered.
Yay! :)
Post by: forstsiven on Mon, 17 September 2018, 23:17:09
Post by: ye_cole on Tue, 18 September 2018, 21:46:04
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Ordered as well - thanks for your hard work on this!
of course! :)
Post by: cijanzen on Wed, 19 September 2018, 12:29:25
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 19 September 2018, 18:43:01
Post by: cijanzen on Wed, 19 September 2018, 18:44:16
It's 100- We're at 40-50 orders right now according to kono. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy way to track it.
Okay well just let me know if I need to buy more sets!
sounds like we’re doing pretty good though considering it just started and already halfway there.
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 19 September 2018, 18:46:41
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Okay well just let me know if I need to buy more sets! sounds like we’re doing pretty good though considering it just started and already halfway there.
Yeah, I'm pretty stoked that we're halfway there already. :)
Post by: ye_cole on Mon, 01 October 2018, 10:42:31
Post by: JSaintS on Mon, 01 October 2018, 10:47:41
Post by: cijanzen on Mon, 01 October 2018, 14:29:52
The order # hasn't changed much- 46 sets so far.
Oh man, I hope this set makes it. My whole CA66 is banking on it!
What can we do to get more eyes on this? Also, would it help to move this to the GB sub-forum?
Post by: ye_cole on Wed, 03 October 2018, 08:13:01
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=97580.0
I'm going to be posting on Reddit too, and if needed I can buy 15-25 sets.