Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 05 July 2018, 11:30:29
(https://i.redd.it/rn0cbeilmdq11.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
GMK Chocolatier and RAMA Chocolatier Brass keycaps are available for preorder!
Preorder window will be open from October 5th to November 5th.
(https://i.imgur.com/jtqamPW.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/a0xSSxm.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/MxOl1oY.png)
Where to buy:
- North America: Novelkeys
- GMK Chocolatier (https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/group-buys/products/gmk-chocolatier-gb):
- Core: $145
- Novelties: $35
- Spacebars: $30
- Rama Golden Ticket/Blue X/Blue O (https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/group-buys/products/gmk-chocolatier-gb?variant=13559826612317): $56
- Europe: MykeyboardEU (prices including VAT)
- GMK Chocolatier
- Core (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/gmk-chocolatier-base-kit_734/): 141.99€
- Novelties (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/gmk-chocolatier-novelty-kit_732/): 39€
- Spacebars (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/gmk-chocolatier-spacebar-kit_733/): 32€
- Rama Golden Ticket/Blue X/Blue O: TBA€
- China: ZFrontier
-GMK Chocolatier (https://www.zfrontier.com/m/4835):
- Core: ¥1048
- Novelties: ¥248
- Spacebars: ¥210
- Rama Golden Ticket/Blue X/Blue O (https://www.zfrontier.com/m/4836): ¥392
- Asia (Korea, Japan, SEA...), Australia, and New Zealand: ZFrontier
- GMK Chocolatier (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmk-chocolatier):
- Core: $165
- Novelties: $38
- Spacebars: $32
- Rama Golden Ticket/Blue X/Blue O (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/rama-chocolatier): $56
*Note: ZFrontier has free shipping via DHL Express for orders over $100.
Order Count
Please, head over to https://zambumon.com/chocolatier/ to check the current order numbers
Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this keyset. After more than two years, we finally meet again
(I shake you warmly by the hand). Once again, my factory is open for visitors, so please go ahead and
come to taste the new flavours produced in our German facilities!
Released almost two years ago, SA Chocolatier was the first keycap set that I’ve ever made. Inspired by the
chocolate wrappers of the 2005 motion picture adaptation of Roald Dahl’s masterpiece, Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory, GMK Chocolatier is the second iteration of this set.
Q: Why am I using blue accents?
A: Because my idea for SA Chocolatier was initially to release the set in three flavours (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79722.0)
Technical specs
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/profile.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
- Original Cherry Corp. profile
- High quality 1.5mm thick keycaps with doublsehot legends that will never fade.
- Made in Germany by GMK electronic design GmbH
- Custom chocolate colors matched to what the SA run should have looked like.
Q: What do you mean with "what the SA run should have looked like?"
A: Chocolatier's alphas (as well as the modifiers) were washed off compared to the plastic samples
I had with me. the difference is quite noticeable with 1976 and some people (including me)
noticed that the spacebar had a stronger color than the rest of the alphas.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/902/28431167898_37d736f5e7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KjnaFY)
Serika dekmat + Chocolatier (https://flic.kr/p/KjnaFY) by Zambumon (https://www.flickr.com/photos/142001978@N05/)
Available kits
Core
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_01_core.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
After some consideration, I've opted for a more conservative approach for the core of this set, although with
some minor eccentricity.
With the goal of encouraging the reusability of these keycaps with other sets, I’ve also included a second
Tab key. With just that extra key, now people could potentially use Chocolatier’s modifiers at the same time
in, for example, an HHKB and a standard fullsize keyboard.
Novelties
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_02_novelties.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
By popular demand, the novelties are back!
A small pack of novelties that adds some more options for your enter and escape keys.
Spacebars
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_03_spacebars.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
Some people like to have an accent color even on their spacebars.
This kit provides all the spacebars you’d need in GMK Chocolatier’s blue accent color.
Gallery
Zambumon Nemo
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-r-nemo-4.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-nemo-3.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-r-nemo-2.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
Zambumon Verne
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-4.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-3.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
Zambumon F96H
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/r_s_f96_11.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-bfk-32.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/r_s_f96_21.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
Tokyo.keyboard Tokyo60
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier_r_tokyo_1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-tokyo60-3.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-tokyo60-2.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
Percent Canoe
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-canoe-1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-canoe-5.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-canoe-4.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
Uniqey C70
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-c70-1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-c70-3.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-c70-2.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
Uniqey Q100
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/r_s_q100_01.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
Desk Candy Modern M0110
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-m0110-1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-m0110-3.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-m0110-4.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
What's going on, what happens now?
This is an interest check for GMK Chocolatier. And although I've figured out the kits and there won't be any
major change or any new kit (aside the consideration of adding Novelties) it's time to gather interest,
get quotes, and color samples.
Two weeks ago, I sent GMK a package to the factory which contained some plastic color samples,
which were inmediatly forwarded to their plastic supplier. Given how well the process went with Serika, I'm
confident that they'll meet my request and we'll get the perfect colors for this set.
I've also been in talks with Novelkeys as I'm interested on having him as the US distributor of not only the
set, but also other extras, such as a deskmat.
The approach for my sets has changed over the years and it has accentuated with Jamón, Chocolatier, and
ISJGEFTWC (also known as Samurai Blue). I want the set to be functional and affordable, I want the stores
to have an easy time packaging and sending the sets, I want the keycaps to have a good QC, and I want
the manufacturer to have an easy time making these sets by not offering an overwhelming number of kits.
Regarding collaborations, don't hesitate to contact me, over Discord, filling up the form, reddit, etc.
There are plenty of ways to do it
For updates, I'd suggest either following my blog, this thread, or my Instagram account (https://instagram.com/zambumon) (for short ones).
Flairs up!
You can support the project by placing in your forum signature this image, which will link to the project page.
Code: [Select]
[url=https://zambumon.com/chocolatier][img width=480 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/J3nQbui.png[/img][/url]
If you prefer to link to the geekhack thread, then you can use this one instead:
Code: [Select]
[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=96481.0][img width=480 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/J3nQbui.png[/img][/url]
Post by: dimo on Thu, 05 July 2018, 11:32:32
but there's no normal ISO enter in the alpha color at all????
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 05 July 2018, 11:32:55
Post by: OracleKev on Thu, 05 July 2018, 11:37:25
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 05 July 2018, 11:38:17
Very exciting and best of luck!
Post by: nu_types on Thu, 05 July 2018, 11:41:43
Post by: kim-kim on Thu, 05 July 2018, 11:48:07
Of course I'll sell my remaining SA Choc that I have
Post by: a_ak57 on Thu, 05 July 2018, 11:49:46
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 05 July 2018, 11:52:48
Zamb just won’t stop :D
And the only way to get an ISO enter in the accent color is through the 2nd EU base kit?
Yes, the idea is that the people from the EU would get the set from an EU store, and not from an US or a Chinese one. Basically it's just a core kit where buying an ISO kit is mandatory (so like any previous kit). It might or might not work well, but considering the growth of EU stores, this could have a very good outcome.
Nice! Hmm any possibility for red accents?
None. Having the red accents means increasing the size of all of the kits, and that wouldn't be consistent with with my reasoning for how I'm arranging the kits.
Post by: dimo on Thu, 05 July 2018, 11:55:41
I'm no ISO heathen, but I feel like it'd be a better idea to have the ISO enter be brown since I imagine more people would opt for the full chocolate look over the accent.
"Bringing more visibility to the European store selling this set, as ISO users will outrage for the lack of those
keycaps for the US version."
So he wants the US users to buy from the European store just to bring visibility to it instead of buying from US stores not selling the ISO support?? what?
Post by: avid on Thu, 05 July 2018, 12:07:55
The blue doesnt fit at all. It was the same thing with nautilus. If you make accent colors, please dont force them as a part of crucial compatability but rather have them as extras..
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 05 July 2018, 12:11:14
I'm no ISO heathen, but I feel like it'd be a better idea to have the ISO enter be brown since I imagine more people would opt for the full chocolate look over the accent.
"Bringing more visibility to the European store selling this set, as ISO users will outrage for the lack of those
keycaps for the US version."
So he wants the US users to buy from the European store just to bring visibility to it instead of buying from US stores not selling the ISO support?? what?
US costumers buy from an US store, EU costumers buy from the EU one. An overwhelming majority of Americans uses ANSI.
Here is what it's actually going on:
All the proxies have the same base kit, without the ISO Keys, because of the lack of these keys (one of those is the ISO one which is pretty big), we get a cheaper base kit. The EU costumers, that don't have to pay import taxes since the set is made and shipped from the EU, get the base kit with the ISO keys bundled. So basically, what really is going on is that they arer purchasing a base kit (which has that shared MOQ) and an ISO kit (which has a separate MOQ). Since the ISO will be produced in a lower volume, the least keycaps we have the better and considering. Based on most pictures of previous sets such as Godspeed, Carbon, or Nautilus, most people tend to use the accent enter, so that's why I opted to preserve the blue one.
Post by: Rumblehotep on Thu, 05 July 2018, 13:06:51
I think gold from the willy wonka novelty looked best for accents but white/offwhite (carob?) would go well too thematically
Post by: brooklynlou on Thu, 05 July 2018, 13:12:06
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 05 July 2018, 13:28:31
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 05 July 2018, 13:39:42
Post by: a_ak57 on Thu, 05 July 2018, 14:01:18
I'm no ISO heathen, but I feel like it'd be a better idea to have the ISO enter be brown since I imagine more people would opt for the full chocolate look over the accent.
"Bringing more visibility to the European store selling this set, as ISO users will outrage for the lack of those
keycaps for the US version."
So he wants the US users to buy from the European store just to bring visibility to it instead of buying from US stores not selling the ISO support?? what?
US costumers buy from an US store, EU costumers buy from the EU one. An overwhelming majority of Americans uses ANSI.
Here is what it's actually going on:
All the proxies have the same base kit, without the ISO Keys, because of the lack of these keys (one of those is the ISO one which is pretty big), we get a cheaper base kit. The EU costumers, that don't have to pay import taxes since the set is made and shipped from the EU, get the base kit with the ISO keys bundled. So basically, what really is going on is that they arer purchasing a base kit (which has that shared MOQ) and an ISO kit (which has a separate MOQ). Since the ISO will be produced in a lower volume, the least keycaps we have the better and considering. Based on most pictures of previous sets such as Godspeed, Carbon, or Nautilus, most people tend to use the accent enter, so that's why I opted to preserve the blue one.
I feel like that's generally the case when the accent has prominence elsewhere in the set by default so they truly do serve to accent a color, though I guess Godspeed would be an exception. I am not trying to threadcrap but to me the blue here is like the red/blue in Granite, i.e. a stark contrast that I think many wouldn't use.
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 05 July 2018, 14:03:29
Not all about the blue accents either. Is it possible to have 2 x 2U in 40s kit?The 40s kit will probably have some changes, I accidentally set off the visibility of a 1.75U R4 key, and I might add some keycaps to support the Atreus, Preonic, SUbatomic... A second 2U might be possible, as it would help with a keyboard such as the Ergo travel.
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 05 July 2018, 14:07:00
I wouldn't use the blue accents myself either. I'd recommend "white chocolate" cream accents with brown legends.
On that note, a muted mauve kind of color with brown legends could stand in for strawberry filling or berry chocolate color. There's such thing as pink chocolate now:
(https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/iFuPOyYJWqFIjYPlb6cWFfdCnKY=/0x0:1000x666/1200x800/filters:focal(420x253:580x413)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/56528945/callebaut_ruby_chocolate_pink.0.jpg)
(source: https://www.eater.com/2017/9/5/16256992/ruby-chocolate-callebaut-millennial-pink)
Post by: xondat on Thu, 05 July 2018, 14:38:57
Really like the blue accents too. I never use accents, but I'd probably use this.
Post by: bluesclera on Thu, 05 July 2018, 15:20:01
Post by: lendflat on Thu, 05 July 2018, 15:26:47
Post by: AndyTC on Thu, 05 July 2018, 15:41:07
Post by: oh_chesteroni on Thu, 05 July 2018, 16:04:51
Post by: mgsickler on Thu, 05 July 2018, 16:23:09
Post by: kwerdenker on Thu, 05 July 2018, 16:32:49
Oh and I also want to add my vote for an alpha colored enter key in both core sets
Post by: dimo on Thu, 05 July 2018, 16:40:25
The blue accent is a bit too jarring for me as well. With the browns being nice warms colors and blue being a cool color, it just stands out like a sore thumb. It may look better if you consider the lighter blue from the chocolate wrappers that you linked (if you insist on using blue), but on the other hand, consideration towards a warm reddish and/or orangish color (also seen in the chocolate wrappers you linked) may work even better.
IMO the browns in this set are a lot cooler than the pictures of SA Chocolatier in reality. I don't like the blue either (and would love a normal ISO enter..) but the coolness between the colors work for what he wants-- although it's not what I want.
Post by: moecoffee059 on Thu, 05 July 2018, 17:18:21
Post by: PaultheSloth on Thu, 05 July 2018, 18:56:16
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 05 July 2018, 19:18:19
Off topic but is the Zambumon F96H keyboard real or photoshopped? Very nice i would buy.
Real model, I'll probably work on it in 2019, but might do some prototype in Q4 2018.
How about F1-F4 & F9-F12 addon to match F5-F8 color? Me the only one that hate the alternating Fn colors?
That's kit that isn't usually made with GMK sets as it doesn't provide any extra coverage. As I've stated in the OP, I don't have any plans to add more kits (with the exception of the novelties, which I'm currently considering).
Since you're doing a EU/NA split anyways, how big are the chance of a NorDe/International kit for this? I really, really would love a chance to own this set but I can't give up my ISO-DE.
Oh and I also want to add my vote for an alpha colored enter key in both core sets
Extremely small/none. International kits have performed poorly regardless of the profile. We are making enough experiments with the base kit and having a kit like NORDE is never easy.
It seems like there's an majority of people that would like the novelties to come back, so I'll study what will be the best way to incorporate them. Don't expect a massive kit, it will probably be a small one with one or two new molds, as well as some yellow accent keys. That way everybody should be happy witht being able to make the OG color scheme.
Post by: lemur on Thu, 05 July 2018, 19:35:48
Post by: dimo on Thu, 05 July 2018, 20:02:51
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 05 July 2018, 20:07:16
Post by: Cloudnine25 on Thu, 05 July 2018, 20:12:32
The blue just seems too jarring a contrast.
I think gold from the willy wonka novelty looked best for accents but white/offwhite (carob?) would go well too thematically
+1
IMHO,the gold or white(beige) is going well with the brown alphas and mods!
Please consider:)
Post by: kehlad on Thu, 05 July 2018, 20:13:53
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 05 July 2018, 20:14:14
Not all about the blue accents either. Is it possible to have 2 x 2U in 40s kit?The 40s kit will probably have some changes, I accidentally set off the visibility of a 1.75U R4 key, and I might add some keycaps to support the Atreus, Preonic, SUbatomic... A second 2U might be possible, as it would help with a keyboard such as the Ergo travel.
That would be awesome! Thanks for considering it in any case.
Post by: shower_king on Thu, 05 July 2018, 22:16:28
Would personally prefer a green or white accent, but overall a good set.
green or yellow, my ;D
BTW, 250 MOQ for custom color in GMK GB is pretty difficult to reach except for Mass drop. do you have a plan B?
Post by: gnunin on Fri, 06 July 2018, 00:20:15
Post by: bthezebra on Sat, 07 July 2018, 00:37:47
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 07 July 2018, 10:38:57
- Core:
- EU: brown ISO enter
- In general: the only reason why I've kept the mod-color pipe and tilde is so you can use them with the rest of the mods. However, while doing the IC for the Japanese Soccer themed set Samurai Blue, I've realized that these are actually redundant and people could just use the alphas from other sets, as it is supossed to be. Redundancy should be avoided when possible, and I could swap those keys for others that add some extra coverage.
- 40s
- The kit needs some updates to accomodate an amalgam of users. Firstly, the kit not only provides the keycaps to cover 40 percent keyboards, but also many ortholinear boards.
- Additions: 1x 1.75 R4 blank, 1x 1.25 R4 blank, R4 1.25U Shift, R3 1U Enter, 2x 2.00U Vertical R2-3 blanks. These keycaps should be enough to provide coverage for Preonic, Atreus, Iris, Dactyl...
- Novelties: it will be small, but it will allow people to get the vibes from the R1, at least to some extent:
- R4 1.00U, 1.25U, 1.5U novelty W
- Yellow, and red Enter & Esc. I'll use N6 and P3 for those, as those are close enough to waht I'm looking for.
- Blue arrows
- Spacebars: remove blue arrows. I'll consider adding some small spacebars there.
Post by: chuckdee on Sat, 07 July 2018, 11:09:39
Post by: mousetrap00 on Sat, 07 July 2018, 16:50:41
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 07 July 2018, 18:05:53
If novelties would cover a red/off-white/gold enter and esc key i wouldn't the blue that's included. Otherwise blue just makes it a but too dark for me. Id rather go full chocolate
No, just gold and I opted for red too as it was one of the wrapper colors too. The blue will stay on the base kit.
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 07 July 2018, 20:50:24
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-8.png)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-9.png)
Post by: Puddsy on Sat, 07 July 2018, 21:21:48
By popular demand, these are coming back :DShow Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-8.png)Show Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-9.png)
good ****
Post by: mousetrap00 on Sat, 07 July 2018, 22:35:19
By popular demand, these are coming back :DShow Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-8.png)Show Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-9.png)
Sweet!
Post by: OracleKev on Sat, 07 July 2018, 22:44:45
By popular demand, these are coming back :DShow Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-8.png)Show Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-9.png)
Awesome! They are such signature for Chocolatier.
Post by: mousetrap00 on Sun, 08 July 2018, 07:01:42
Post by: xondat on Sun, 08 July 2018, 08:57:05
By popular demand, these are coming back :DShow Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-8.png)Show Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-verne-9.png)
Looks good. I might even use a yellow esc and blue enter.
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 08 July 2018, 10:33:45
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier_04_novelties.png?w=900)
Post by: mousetrap00 on Sun, 08 July 2018, 11:23:46
Small kit update, which covers some of the points I posted yesterday. 40s kit update will be done after I add some new renders with the novelties :DOw maaaan!!! This is just getting better and better!!! I kenaaat wait nymore!!!Show Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier_04_novelties.png?w=900)
Post by: Zambumon on Sun, 08 July 2018, 17:28:20
Improved the support for some layouts, dropped the accent keys so people could have a more classic look, added more spacebars and some of the keys that I accidentally switched off the visibility while rendering.
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier_02_40s2.png?w=900) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
This kit has been designed to add that extra bit of compatibility that some 40 percent keyboards need due to their split spacebars, and small enter keys. With this kit, keyboards such as the Planck, Minorca*, Sebright, JD40, JD45*, Vortex Core, Golbat, Quark, or Pearl would be covered. A 2.00 shift has also been included to support the OLKB Subatomic, the only keyboard that should be using a 2.00 Shift.
Some other keyboard such as Iris, Atreus, or Minidox can be covered in some of their configurations.
Post by: mousetrap00 on Tue, 10 July 2018, 03:26:04
Post by: cyyz on Tue, 10 July 2018, 03:46:45
any chance of getting similar novelties to the SA version? Such as the R1 red "w", the elevator, Golden ticket and maybe the Up and Out key.
Set is looking awesome, really looking forward to it.
Post by: shower_king on Tue, 10 July 2018, 04:42:07
Yellow is compatible with chocolatier theme.
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 10 July 2018, 08:04:45
Hi,
any chance of getting similar novelties to the SA version? Such as the R1 red "w", the elevator, Golden ticket and maybe the Up and Out key.
Set is looking awesome, really looking forward to it.
Each novelty (meaning by novelty a making a new legend) requires some extra cost. In low quantities, this makes the novelties pack more and more expensive. This is one of the reason why the enter and escape key have remained with "Esc" and "Enter" instead of a W and "Golden ticket". Adding more novelties will be a matter of interest for this set.
Post by: kim-kim on Tue, 10 July 2018, 17:30:05
40s kit update:
Improved the support for some layouts, dropped the accent keys so people could have a more classic look, added more spacebars and some of the keys that I accidentally switched off the visibility while rendering.
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier_02_40s1.png?w=900) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
This kit has been designed to add that extra bit of compatibility that some 40 percent keyboards need due to their split spacebars, and small enter keys. With this kit, keyboards such as the Planck, Minorca*, Sebright, JD40, JD45*, Vortex Core, Golbat, Quark, or Pearl would be covered. A 2.00 shift has also been included to support the OLKB Subatomic, the only keyboard that should be using a 2.00 Shift.
Some other keyboard such as Iris, Atreus, or Minidox can be covered in some of their configurations.
Any plan to add 1u R3 control key in this kit?
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 10 July 2018, 17:35:37
40s kit update:
Improved the support for some layouts, dropped the accent keys so people could have a more classic look, added more spacebars and some of the keys that I accidentally switched off the visibility while rendering.
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier_02_40s2.png?w=900) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
This kit has been designed to add that extra bit of compatibility that some 40 percent keyboards need due to their split spacebars, and small enter keys. With this kit, keyboards such as the Planck, Minorca*, Sebright, JD40, JD45*, Vortex Core, Golbat, Quark, or Pearl would be covered. A 2.00 shift has also been included to support the OLKB Subatomic, the only keyboard that should be using a 2.00 Shift.
Some other keyboard such as Iris, Atreus, or Minidox can be covered in some of their configurations.
Any plan to add 1u R3 control key in this kit?
At this moment the kit is actually pretty big and it covers most of the 40s default layouts. Adding redundancy wouldn't be beneficial at this point.
Post by: cyyz on Thu, 12 July 2018, 01:59:31
Hi,
any chance of getting similar novelties to the SA version? Such as the R1 red "w", the elevator, Golden ticket and maybe the Up and Out key.
Set is looking awesome, really looking forward to it.
Each novelty (meaning by novelty a making a new legend) requires some extra cost. In low quantities, this makes the novelties pack more and more expensive. This is one of the reason why the enter and escape key have remained with "Esc" and "Enter" instead of a W and "Golden ticket". Adding more novelties will be a matter of interest for this set.
I see your point, although i think the legends would make the set that much more appealing and the cost could be justifiable.
Post by: Cloudnine25 on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:14:42
IMHO, the "golden ticket" and the elevator cap are spirits of Chocolatier keycap set!
This is because the story behind this set is the movie itself.
And it really helps the set stand out imo. :thumb:
Post by: Kerasan on Thu, 12 July 2018, 09:49:41
yes!
IMHO, the "golden ticket" and the elevator cap are spirits of Chocolatier keycap set!
This is because the story behind this set is the movie itself.
And it really helps the set stand out imo. :thumb:
Zambumon has been very clear lately with his new line of thinking about keysets. However, for this set he could make an exception to the rule, especially because in this case it would make sense.
KMK Labs.
Post by: Athlio on Thu, 12 July 2018, 14:46:07
EDIT: Nevermind, I see the blue spacebar kit now. Not sure how I missed that.
Post by: mousetrap00 on Sun, 15 July 2018, 10:13:25
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 17 July 2018, 16:46:52
(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-n-nemo-1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-n-verne-1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-n-tokyo-3.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/m0110-chocolatier.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
Post by: mousetrap00 on Thu, 19 July 2018, 16:18:15
Show Image
Show Image
Show Image
Added some extra renders featuring the novelties and accent keys to the OP.
(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-n-nemo-1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-n-verne-1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-n-tokyo-3.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/m0110-chocolatier.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
Yellow really is the best for me
Post by: OracleKev on Thu, 19 July 2018, 19:59:51
Yellow really is the best for meShow ImageShow ImageShow ImageAdded some extra renders featuring the novelties and accent keys to the OP.
(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-n-nemo-1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-n-verne-1.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier-n-tokyo-3.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/m0110-chocolatier.png) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
It's not Yellow! It's Gold! :p
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Fri, 20 July 2018, 04:34:21
40s kit update:
Improved the support for some layouts, dropped the accent keys so people could have a more classic look, added more spacebars and some of the keys that I accidentally switched off the visibility while rendering.
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier_02_40s2.png?w=900) (https://zambumon.com/chocolatier)
This kit has been designed to add that extra bit of compatibility that some 40 percent keyboards need due to their split spacebars, and small enter keys. With this kit, keyboards such as the Planck, Minorca*, Sebright, JD40, JD45*, Vortex Core, Golbat, Quark, or Pearl would be covered. A 2.00 shift has also been included to support the OLKB Subatomic, the only keyboard that should be using a 2.00 Shift.
Some other keyboard such as Iris, Atreus, or Minidox can be covered in some of their configurations.
Another set without Minivan support. I’m starting to notice a trend.
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 24 July 2018, 11:53:11
Post by: mousetrap00 on Wed, 25 July 2018, 12:11:04
GMK has informed me that they are sending me some color matched samples and that they look very good. We can expect them to arrive either this or next week.Gb confirmed!!! :)) :))
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 26 July 2018, 12:00:08
(https://www.keebtalk.com/uploads/db8059/optimized/2X/a/aab1b525c5936acd1895ebb3c961fbebebd60902_1_375x500.jpg)
These were color matched to an SA 1976 spacebar (same color code as Chocolatier’s alphas but way different end result) and Chocolatier’s modifiers.
These are great news, these two colors are final. I might have to adjust a little bit the renders because these are fantastic.
Post by: Photoelectric on Thu, 26 July 2018, 12:05:10
Post by: Rumblehotep on Thu, 26 July 2018, 12:39:09
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 26 July 2018, 20:30:45
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 26 July 2018, 20:47:13
Do we have an idea when this will drop?
I'll make an update regarding that once I get quotes from GMK.
Post by: mousetrap00 on Sat, 28 July 2018, 19:20:19
Chocomadness is upon us!!!!Do we have an idea when this will drop?
I'll make an update regarding that once I get quotes from GMK.
Post by: kim-kim on Tue, 31 July 2018, 20:30:14
Post by: Oblotzky on Wed, 01 August 2018, 06:02:26
Any chances to make it チョコレート?
(https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/007/423/RageFace.jpg)
Post by: oldcat on Wed, 01 August 2018, 12:51:24
Post by: glubazoid on Wed, 01 August 2018, 12:59:13
Post by: Zambumon on Wed, 01 August 2018, 16:12:07
Any chances to make it チョコレート?
Oblotzky already answered, but just to make sure:
No.
Post by: kim-kim on Thu, 02 August 2018, 12:00:57
Any chances to make it チョコレート?Show Image(https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/007/423/RageFace.jpg)
Any chances to make it チョコレート?
Oblotzky already answered, but just to make sure:
No.
So sad, but thanks for the confirmation :(
Post by: Kerasan on Thu, 02 August 2018, 14:16:58
do you have the same impression? I would be curious of your opinions about it.
KMK Labs.
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 02 August 2018, 16:24:23
Any chances to make it チョコレート?Show Image(https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/007/423/RageFace.jpg)Any chances to make it チョコレート?
Oblotzky already answered, but just to make sure:
No.
So sad, but thanks for the confirmation :(
Were you actually serious? I thought it was just a prank... which was the reason I thought the answer was what it was.
Post by: kim-kim on Sat, 04 August 2018, 13:26:58
Were you actually serious? I thought it was just a prank... which was the reason I thought the answer was what it was.
Yes, one liner doesn't mean prank question LOL
I think adding Japanese chars on this set would be nice, but it's just IMHO
Post by: chuckdee on Sat, 04 August 2018, 13:38:16
Were you actually serious? I thought it was just a prank... which was the reason I thought the answer was what it was.
Yes, one liner doesn't mean prank question LOL
I think adding Japanese chars on this set would be nice, but it's just IMHO
I understand what it means. Chocolate. What did you mean adding the Hiragana characters? That wasn't evident to me. And in that case, yeah... I'd agree with the resounding no.
Post by: Al41 on Sat, 04 August 2018, 14:48:22
Post by: kim-kim on Sat, 04 August 2018, 18:18:48
I understand what it means. Chocolate. What did you mean adding the Hiragana characters? That wasn't evident to me. And in that case, yeah... I'd agree with the resounding no.
The one that included in GMK Laser, GMK Samurai Red, GMK Metaverse, and upcoming GMK Samurai Blue. Those Japanese characters are called hiragana
Post by: chuckdee on Sat, 04 August 2018, 18:29:09
I understand what it means. Chocolate. What did you mean adding the Hiragana characters? That wasn't evident to me. And in that case, yeah... I'd agree with the resounding no.
The one that included in GMK Laser, GMK Samurai Red, GMK Metaverse, and upcoming GMK Samurai Blue. Those Japanese characters are called hiragana
Didn't I just ... say that? Let me see...
What did you mean adding the Hiragana characters?
Post by: Photoelectric on Sat, 04 August 2018, 19:25:19
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 04 August 2018, 19:29:47
While I understand the allure of secondary legends, I think such an addition has to make sense with the overall theme of a set. In this case, a random addition of Hiragana alphabet is, well, random and doesn't make sense. Why not Cyrillic, or symbol, or anything else? It's a "Chocolate"-themed set, so there's no need for other legends, other than maybe on novelty caps. I could actually see this set having an optional kit with no legends at all, to look like a literal box of chocolates.
Indeed, a blank kit would make much more sense than a sublegends one.
Post by: Darknight00z on Sat, 04 August 2018, 19:48:38
Anyway looks stunning, can't wait!
Post by: otanishock on Sat, 04 August 2018, 21:39:01
Were you actually serious? I thought it was just a prank... which was the reason I thought the answer was what it was.
Yes, one liner doesn't mean prank question LOL
I think adding Japanese chars on this set would be nice, but it's just IMHO
No there is literally no reason of adding hiragana sublegends. The theme doesn't fit, the idea doesn't fit, the demand is not there.
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 04 August 2018, 22:07:44
Post by: kim-kim on Sat, 04 August 2018, 22:11:33
No Japanese legends, we have enough of those already.
Anyway looks stunning, can't wait!
Didn't I just ... say that? Let me see...What did you mean adding the Hiragana characters?
While I understand the allure of secondary legends, I think such an addition has to make sense with the overall theme of a set. In this case, a random addition of Hiragana alphabet is, well, random and doesn't make sense. Why not Cyrillic, or symbol, or anything else? It's a "Chocolate"-themed set, so there's no need for other legends, other than maybe on novelty caps. I could actually see this set having an optional kit with no legends at all, to look like a literal box of chocolates.
Indeed, a blank kit would make much more sense than a sublegends one.
Okay, I think I got it. Thank you for the explanations, can't wait for this set already :thumb:
Post by: cakofony on Sun, 05 August 2018, 13:08:56
The yellow accent keys look great.
Post by: centorsaurus on Tue, 07 August 2018, 04:57:20
Post by: mousetrap00 on Tue, 07 August 2018, 05:18:47
This looks phenomenal, I'm interested!As per @OracleKev "It's not yellow. It's gold" lol :))
The yellow accent keys look great.
Post by: Cloudnine25 on Thu, 09 August 2018, 12:36:16
Would you consider changing yellow Enter to "Golden ticket"?
I mean, when it comes to gathering interests and lowering the price is probably a tradeoff
i,e. there is a probability that more novelties ,more interests IMHO
Anyhow, thank you for bringing back chocolatier!
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 09 August 2018, 12:53:55
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 10 August 2018, 11:14:13
- My goal would be to have a group buy for this set in mid-September/October, this gives me enough time to finish some of the extras (like the packaging), quotes, and color sampling.
- We should be able to finish color sampling for all of the colors before the preorder window. As the alphas are done and we'll use GMK standard colors for yellow and red, the only color left is blue. We should also get quotes for the kits soon.
- If everything goes well, my goal is to have Novelkeys, MykeyboardEU and Zfrontier will host the group buy for this set.
Post by: chuckdee on Fri, 10 August 2018, 12:24:15
Post by: Fooblitzky on Fri, 10 August 2018, 12:53:59
Or is adding novelty colors stupid expensive? Sorry, if this was brought up before somewhere else.
Post by: futurecrime on Fri, 10 August 2018, 17:01:46
Post by: dsaf on Fri, 10 August 2018, 18:06:24
I hate brown. It is the worst colour. It is the colour of muck and feaces...
I thought so too, also hate the Chocolate Factory theme. Yet I regret getting the SA version now (without novelties of course). On the upside hopefully we will see SA Round 2 with white chocolate alphas/mods!
Unless of course it will be yet another hidden group buy, in which case it would be a good time to quit this hobby altogether...
Post by: Kerasan on Sat, 11 August 2018, 07:47:32
I hate brown. It is the worst colour. It is the colour of muck and feaces...
I thought so too, also hate the Chocolate Factory theme. Yet I regret getting the SA version now (without novelties of course). On the upside hopefully we will see SA Round 2 with white chocolate alphas/mods!
Unless of course it will be yet another hidden group buy, in which case it would be a good time to quit this hobby altogether...
what are you referring to?
KMK Labs.
Post by: dsaf on Sat, 11 August 2018, 16:32:04
what are you referring to?
KMK Labs.
Off-topic https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/964vbw/selective_breeding
Post by: mousetrap00 on Mon, 20 August 2018, 14:16:26
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 20 August 2018, 14:40:08
Post by: mimalik on Wed, 22 August 2018, 13:21:08
I hate brown. It is the worst colour. It is the colour of muck and feaces...
I thought so too, also hate the Chocolate Factory theme. Yet I regret getting the SA version now (without novelties of course). On the upside hopefully we will see SA Round 2 with white chocolate alphas/mods!
Unless of course it will be yet another hidden group buy, in which case it would be a good time to quit this hobby altogether...
SA Chocolatier looks really nice with JukeBox Alphas, I didnt get numpad and tkl to match the entire set, but jukebox alpha pics dont do colors justice.
(https://imgur.com/a/U4LfjnJ)
[attach=1]
Post by: Absinthe on Thu, 23 August 2018, 22:59:05
I hate brown. It is the worst colour. It is the colour of muck and feaces...
I thought so too, also hate the Chocolate Factory theme. Yet I regret getting the SA version now (without novelties of course). On the upside hopefully we will see SA Round 2 with white chocolate alphas/mods!
Unless of course it will be yet another hidden group buy, in which case it would be a good time to quit this hobby altogether...
SA Chocolatier looks really nice with JukeBox Alphas, I didnt get numpad and tkl to match the entire set, but jukebox alpha pics dont do colors justice.Show Image(https://imgur.com/a/U4LfjnJ)
(Attachment Link)
That does look good! I have Jukebox coming to me and already have Carbon SA... now I'm even more regretting missing out on Chocolatier! :(
Post by: Absinthe on Thu, 23 August 2018, 23:05:42
Post by: mrpetrov on Fri, 24 August 2018, 00:13:21
Post by: mousetrap00 on Sun, 02 September 2018, 03:27:30
Post by: otanishock on Mon, 03 September 2018, 10:13:03
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 03 September 2018, 10:32:16
Any solid date on the dropping timeline? Also do you think a R2 of SA Chocolatier is on the horizon? I really dig this theme and would love to get them in both colorways.
Probably October.
No.
Post by: otanishock on Mon, 03 September 2018, 10:36:52
Any solid date on the dropping timeline? Also do you think a R2 of SA Chocolatier is on the horizon? I really dig this theme and would love to get them in both colorways.
Probably October.
No.
Thanks for the update. I hope we can get on this the sooner the better. Carbon will be the big end game for this year so I'd love to see Chocolatier a bit sooner so hopefully I could somehow recover by then 😁.
Post by: elfick on Mon, 03 September 2018, 22:51:38
I talked a little bit about it on the Keebtown podcast. Yes, I've consider making a "Golden Ticket" keycap but the problem is that it would look super weird because I'd have to remove the Enter arrow, so it would look out of place with the shift and backspace modifiers (at least to me). We've also to think about text placement: should it be left aligned or centerized? Left aligned would make sense with the rest of the modifiers, but it wouldn't be a good idea for a "Golden Ticket", because the text should be centerized. Then, we'd have just one key with the text centered and the rest left aligned and that doesn't look good to me.Well, it is the "Golden Ticket", it should be unique right? I'd say make it fully justified with a font size designed to stretch across the whole key.
Post by: OracleKev on Mon, 03 September 2018, 23:33:01
+1 centered, across the whole key. Lack of pictogram won't bother me. Is it also consistent with "Caps Lock" on the other side.I talked a little bit about it on the Keebtown podcast. Yes, I've consider making a "Golden Ticket" keycap but the problem is that it would look super weird because I'd have to remove the Enter arrow, so it would look out of place with the shift and backspace modifiers (at least to me). We've also to think about text placement: should it be left aligned or centerized? Left aligned would make sense with the rest of the modifiers, but it wouldn't be a good idea for a "Golden Ticket", because the text should be centerized. Then, we'd have just one key with the text centered and the rest left aligned and that doesn't look good to me.Well, it is the "Golden Ticket", it should be unique right? I'd say make it fully justified with a font size designed to stretch across the whole key.
Cherry Modifier legends defy logic in many different ways, so if it looks good or can easily become part of acquired taste, no prob~
Post by: MikeTheTiger on Tue, 04 September 2018, 17:57:42
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 04 September 2018, 18:24:16
Post by: mousetrap00 on Tue, 04 September 2018, 18:45:53
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 10 September 2018, 09:43:17
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/r_s_verne_01.png)
After checking how much interest there is on this set and how current group buys are going, I've decided to update the kits in favour of a slightly more conservative approach. Here is a changelog of the kits:
- Chocolatier will now have one Core kit with no accent keys
- Accent keys have been moved to the Novelties kits
- 40s has been reduced a little bit to make it as affordable as possible while preserving most of its compatibility.
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_01_core_sept.png)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_02_40s_sept.png)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_03_novelties_sept1.png)
(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier_03_spacebars.png)
Post by: avid on Mon, 10 September 2018, 09:57:38
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 10 September 2018, 10:05:55
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 10 September 2018, 19:35:47
Good day everyone,
After checking how much interest there is on this set and how current group buys are going, I've decided to update the kits in favour of a slightly more conservative approach. Here is a changelog of the kits:
- Chocolatier will now have one Core kit with no accent keysShow Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_01_core_sept.png)
Why are both R2 TAB keycaps in the CORE kit the same color?
Post by: cijanzen on Mon, 10 September 2018, 19:56:30
Good day everyone,Show Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/r_s_verne_01.png)
After checking how much interest there is on this set and how current group buys are going, I've decided to update the kits in favour of a slightly more conservative approach. Here is a changelog of the kits:
- Chocolatier will now have one Core kit with no accent keys
- Accent keys have been moved to the Novelties kits
- 40s has been reduced a little bit to make it as affordable as possible while preserving most of its compatibility.Show Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_01_core_sept.png)Show Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_02_40s_sept.png)Show Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_03_novelties_sept1.png)Show Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/chocolatier_03_spacebars.png)
This seems like a solid choice given recent weaker numbers across group buys.
Post by: otanishock on Mon, 10 September 2018, 20:30:07
Post by: centorsaurus on Mon, 10 September 2018, 23:14:00
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 11 September 2018, 03:08:41
Good day everyone,
After checking how much interest there is on this set and how current group buys are going, I've decided to update the kits in favour of a slightly more conservative approach. Here is a changelog of the kits:
- Chocolatier will now have one Core kit with no accent keysShow Image(https://zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_01_core_sept.png)
Why are both R2 TAB keycaps in the CORE kit the same color?
So you can use leftover mods with another keyboards.
Quote
After some consideration, I've opted for a more conservative approach for the core of this set, although with
some minor eccentricity.
With the goal of encouraging the reusability of these keycaps with other sets, I’ve also included a second
Tab key. With just that extra key, now people could potentially use Chocolatier’s modifiers at the same time
in, for example, an HHKB and a standard fullsize keyboard.
Post by: avid on Tue, 11 September 2018, 05:50:20
Post by: otanishock on Tue, 11 September 2018, 06:20:32
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 11 September 2018, 06:38:30
Any chance we could have those same 2.25u and 2.75u spacekeys in chocolate color from the 40's kit offered in the spacebar kit?
The spacebar kit is only for accent keycaps.
Post by: mousetrap00 on Tue, 11 September 2018, 09:29:48
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 11 September 2018, 10:52:23
Is that the final uodate? So no more red keys or white keys?
Yes, this should be the final one.
Post by: Zambumon on Tue, 11 September 2018, 10:57:07
Any chance those split spacebars will be offered in chocolate color as well?
40s has those, and it should be fairly affordable given the size of the kit.
Post by: base on Thu, 13 September 2018, 15:40:53
- Accent keys have been moved to the Novelties kits
I like this decision a lot. Would love to also see a yellow ANSI enter with standard text in addition to the novelty one, but will now be buying multiple accent kits regardless.
Post by: Jkush463 on Thu, 13 September 2018, 15:43:15
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 13 September 2018, 15:48:00
I like this decision a lot. Would love to also see a yellow ANSI enter with standard text in addition to the novelty one, but will now be buying multiple accent kits regardless.
It will be just one yellow enter key, so I'll go with just the golden ticket one.
Post by: HWGuy on Wed, 19 September 2018, 09:50:57
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 20 September 2018, 13:23:28
Given the interest on this set, the current demand, and MOQs, I've opted not to offer the 40s kit and just have Core, Novelties, and spacebars with some minor updates on the spacebar kit.
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 20 September 2018, 15:50:47
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 20 September 2018, 16:01:23
Would it be possible to get the smaller spacebars in the primary colors in that kit in that case? Just curious...
That is the change I'm making.
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 20 September 2018, 16:45:14
Would it be possible to get the smaller spacebars in the primary colors in that kit in that case? Just curious...
That is the change I'm making.
I like the change that you're making :D
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 21 September 2018, 18:44:51
The Group Buy for this set should be in October with European (mykeyboard (https://mykeyboard.eu)), North American (novelkeys (https://novelkeys.xyz)) and Chinese (ZFrontier (http://zfrontier.com)) vendors.
(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_01_core.png)
(https://i2.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_02_novelties.png)
(https://i0.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_03_spacebars.png)
Post by: euphxenos on Fri, 21 September 2018, 21:26:56
Would it be possible for you to check with GMK and find out if that Core kit is really going to contain only what you've specified, or if they'll be adding any additional keys to it? I use the Tada68 65% layout, which uses an R3 PgUp and an R4 PgDn. GMK has been adding those to a lot of sets that don't specify it, because GMK's Uniqey C70 uses them. It can get frustrating when I stay out of a group buy only to see the kits delivered to others include the keys I thought were missing. It would be nice to have some confirmation from GMK about what the kit will end up including before they the group buy closes.
Post by: mousetrap00 on Sat, 22 September 2018, 08:09:46
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 22 September 2018, 09:38:27
Zambumon,
Would it be possible for you to check with GMK and find out if that Core kit is really going to contain only what you've specified, or if they'll be adding any additional keys to it? I use the Tada68 65% layout, which uses an R3 PgUp and an R4 PgDn. GMK has been adding those to a lot of sets that don't specify it, because GMK's Uniqey C70 uses them. It can get frustrating when I stay out of a group buy only to see the kits delivered to others include the keys I thought were missing. It would be nice to have some confirmation from GMK about what the kit will end up including before they the group buy closes.
The kits I've posted here are final, and it hasn't been the first time I've offered this option to cover the C70 and, in fact, I've renders of both boards and this set using R2 Page up, R3 Page Down, and R4 End.
With 65 and 75% keyboards there's always people that want one option or the other. As both the TADA68 and C70 are programmable, I don't think it is a big issue for anyone.
Post by: Aerizu on Sat, 22 September 2018, 10:41:29
Final kits for GMK Chocolatier.
The Group Buy for this set should be in October with European (mykeyboard (https://mykeyboard.eu)), North American (novelkeys (https://novelkeys.xyz)) and Chinese (ZFrontier (http://zfrontier.com)) vendors.Show Image(https://i1.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_01_core.png)Show Image(https://i2.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_02_novelties.png)Show Image(https://i0.wp.com/zambumon.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/chocolatier_03_spacebars.png)
So... no more 40s kit? :<
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 22 September 2018, 11:18:13
Post by: chuckdee on Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:42:23
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:45:39
I thought you were going to add a 2U in the base color, not replace the accent 2U. Oh well. :)
The kit would be quite expensive if it had so many keys. in both the accent and alphas color.
Post by: euphxenos on Sat, 22 September 2018, 12:54:57
Zambumon,
Would it be possible for you to check with GMK and find out if that Core kit is really going to contain only what you've specified, or if they'll be adding any additional keys to it? I use the Tada68 65% layout, which uses an R3 PgUp and an R4 PgDn. GMK has been adding those to a lot of sets that don't specify it, because GMK's Uniqey C70 uses them. It can get frustrating when I stay out of a group buy only to see the kits delivered to others include the keys I thought were missing. It would be nice to have some confirmation from GMK about what the kit will end up including before they the group buy closes.
The kits I've posted here are final, and it hasn't been the first time I've offered this option to cover the C70 and, in fact, I've renders of both boards and this set using R2 Page up, R3 Page Down, and R4 End.
With 65 and 75% keyboards there's always people that want one option or the other. As both the TADA68 and C70 are programmable, I don't think it is a big issue for anyone.
That's really not what I was trying to ask. I've seen several sets over the past year where the kit the designer specified didn't include those keys, but GMK added them anyway when they manufactured the kits. What I'm asking you is not for you to add them to the kit, but for you to ask GMK if they will be adding anything to your kit when they manufacture it.
Post by: Zambumon on Sat, 22 September 2018, 13:21:59
That's really not what I was trying to ask. I've seen several sets over the past year where the kit the designer specified didn't include those keys, but GMK added them anyway when they manufactured the kits. What I'm asking you is not for you to add them to the kit, but for you to ask GMK if they will be adding anything to your kit when they manufacture it.
GMK has never added R3 and R4 Page Up and Page Down for free on their sets, they added 6.00U spacebars and R3 Code for sets that were in production or scheduled for production when the C70 was announced, as those kits couldn't be updated without a price change. Sets such as Nautilus, Yuri, or Laser benefited from this retroactive addition.
Post by: Jedi on Sat, 22 September 2018, 14:43:34
Post by: euphxenos on Sat, 22 September 2018, 15:31:28
That's really not what I was trying to ask. I've seen several sets over the past year where the kit the designer specified didn't include those keys, but GMK added them anyway when they manufactured the kits. What I'm asking you is not for you to add them to the kit, but for you to ask GMK if they will be adding anything to your kit when they manufacture it.
GMK has never added R3 and R4 Page Up and Page Down for free on their sets, they added 6.00U spacebars and R3 Code for sets that were in production or scheduled for production when the C70 was announced, as those kits couldn't be updated without a price change. Sets such as Nautilus, Yuri, or Laser benefited from this retroactive addition.
I believe you're mistaken. If you look at the kit render for GMK Yuri on Massdrop, you'll see it doesn't include R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn. The GMK Yuri set that I received includes both. That was the first set I noticed this on. I realized they were missing in the kit render after the drop closed, so it was a pleasant surprise when they showed up. That happened again on GMK Solarized Dark (which I didn't buy, but saw photos of the received kits, and people confirmed the extra PgUp/PgDn were R3/R4). I noticed this on one other, but I don't remember which set. Nautilus and Laser of course included those two keys in their kits, so there was no change needed to include them. The next data point I'll have in hand is Burgundy, which was unfortunately delayed a couple of months because Fedex lost the base kits, but I'll check it when it gets here.
Post by: Oni74 on Mon, 24 September 2018, 00:06:10
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 27 September 2018, 12:58:21
And there's a little surprise to be unveiled before the GB starts...
Post by: stoic-lemon on Thu, 27 September 2018, 17:41:35
Post by: 8six753o9 on Thu, 27 September 2018, 17:47:50
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: stoic-lemon on Thu, 27 September 2018, 17:55:14
Post by: nachie on Thu, 27 September 2018, 19:18:38
Post by: LeoShi on Thu, 27 September 2018, 22:31:06
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 28 September 2018, 07:36:24
Post by: Oblotzky on Fri, 28 September 2018, 08:21:51
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 28 September 2018, 08:58:58
If the base kit doesn't come with a Lindt bar or so I'm boycotting.
(https://www.lindt.es/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/18/thumbnail/405x400/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/_/r.orig.llet_copia.png)
Nice.
Post by: kim-kim on Fri, 28 September 2018, 10:19:44
If the base kit doesn't come with a Lindt bar or so I'm boycotting.Show Image(https://www.lindt.es/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/18/thumbnail/405x400/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/r/_/r.orig.llet_copia.png)
Nice.
Please, I want the 99% cacao to be included in my order ;)
Post by: olivia on Fri, 28 September 2018, 11:04:10
Post by: T0mb3ry on Fri, 28 September 2018, 11:40:15
Post by: Wilba on Fri, 28 September 2018, 12:29:22
The pinnacle of chocolate development.
Post by: AaronR on Tue, 02 October 2018, 19:59:58
Post by: centorsaurus on Wed, 03 October 2018, 18:28:51
Post by: stoic-lemon on Wed, 03 October 2018, 22:52:07
Post by: mimalik on Thu, 04 October 2018, 03:26:19
My last ever GMK set?
That's what she said.
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 04 October 2018, 04:07:58
- Pricing:
North America: Novelkeys.
Core: $145
Novelties: $35
Spacebars: $30
Europe: Mykeyboard. (prices including VAT)
Core: 141.99€
Novelties: 39€
Spacebars: 32€
China: ZFrontier.
Core: ¥1048
Novelties: ¥248
Spacebars: ¥210
Asia ZFrontier - (English site).
Core: $165
Novelties: $38
Spacebars: $32
Post by: Zambumon on Thu, 04 October 2018, 13:20:31
The golden ticket. GMK Chocolatier by Zambumon on the KOYU with our Brass PVD Chocolatier caps. Chocolatier is launching tomorrow (October 5th!).
RAMA x CHOCOLATIER :D
Post by: mousetrap00 on Thu, 04 October 2018, 23:57:38
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 05 October 2018, 03:00:26
Ooooh when's it going to be up!!!!!
As soon as all product pages are up, I'll post them here and lock the thread.
Post by: Zambumon on Fri, 05 October 2018, 09:33:13
(https://i.redd.it/rn0cbeilmdq11.png)
Available for pre-order from October 5th to November 5th 2018
Where to buy:
- North America: Novelkeys
- GMK Chocolatier (https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/group-buys/products/gmk-chocolatier-gb):
- Core: $145
- Novelties: $35
- Spacebars: $30
- Rama Golden Ticket/Blue X/Blue O (https://novelkeys.xyz/collections/group-buys/products/gmk-chocolatier-gb?variant=13559826612317): $56
- Europe: MykeyboardEU (prices including VAT)
- GMK Chocolatier
- Core (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/gmk-chocolatier-base-kit_734/): 141.99€
- Novelties (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/gmk-chocolatier-novelty-kit_732/): 39€
- Spacebars (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/gmk-chocolatier-spacebar-kit_733/): 32€
- Rama Golden Ticket/Blue X/Blue O: TBA€
- China: ZFrontier
-GMK Chocolatier (https://www.zfrontier.com/m/4835):
- Core: ¥1048
- Novelties: ¥248
- Spacebars: ¥210
- Rama Golden Ticket/Blue X/Blue O (https://www.zfrontier.com/m/4836): ¥392
- Asia (Korea, Japan, SEA...), Australia, and New Zealand: ZFrontier
- GMK Chocolatier (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmk-chocolatier):
- Core: $165
- Novelties: $38
- Spacebars: $32
- Rama Golden Ticket/Blue X/Blue O (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/rama-chocolatier): $56
*Note: ZFrontier has free shipping via DHL Express for orders over $100.
Order Count
Please, head over to https://zambumon.com/chocolatier/ to check the current order numbers
(https://i.imgur.com/a0xSSxm.png)(https://i.imgur.com/MxOl1oY.png)
Thanks for the support so far!