[IC] GMK Carbon

[T0mb3ry]

Just a small update.
The renders on the first page has been changed back to original colorway.
For the base kit:
- Added missing 1u r4 alt key.
- Removed Carbon periodic Novelty.

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Probably i'll add all possible enter keys in grey color and one grey esc key. So people can eliminate orange keys completely.

Gray Esc (and possibly Enter) would be awesome!  :thumb:

Will the Carbon periodic be removed completely or added to the novelties kit?
Also, why no lambda (HalfLife) love this time around?  ;)

The Carbon periodic is removed completely, because it looks only with centered legends. I know it is one of coolest carbon novelties, but as i said it does not fit the GMKs legend alignment. I would suggest to make it as win key replacement, but it would require 3 new molds (1u, 1.25u and 1.5u sizes). So its gone.

The lambda, actually i dont know. I'd like to keep Novelties as they are currently, because you see the pricing for 13 new legends. But i'll look into lambda addition.

[misconceit]

Just a small update.
The renders on the first page has been changed back to original colorway.
For the base kit:
- Added missing 1u r4 alt key.
- Removed Carbon periodic Novelty.

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Probably i'll add all possible enter keys in grey color and one grey esc key. So people can eliminate orange keys completely.

Gray Esc (and possibly Enter) would be awesome!  :thumb:

Will the Carbon periodic be removed completely or added to the novelties kit?
Also, why no lambda (HalfLife) love this time around?  ;)

The Carbon periodic is removed completely, because it looks only with centered legends. I know it is one of coolest carbon novelties, but as i said it does not fit the GMKs legend alignment. I would suggest to make it as win key replacement, but it would require 3 new molds (1u, 1.25u and 1.5u sizes). So its gone.

The lambda, actually i dont know. I'd like to keep Novelties as they are currently, because you see the pricing for 13 new legends. But i'll look into lambda addition.

How about adding 1.5u novelties since there's only Alt and Ctrl in the base kit?
It would be a shame since it's the only key I'm missing for my 1u 1.5u 6u 1.5u 1u layout  :-[

[T0mb3ry]

How about adding 1.5u novelties since there's only Alt and Ctrl in the base kit?
It would be a shame since it's the only key I'm missing for my 1u 1.5u 6u 1.5u 1u layout 

If i add 1.5u novelty then, i have to do it also for 1.25u and 1u. I do not prioritize any specific layout (in your case its hhkb). Also keep in mind every novelty increases the pricing greatly.

[derpingit]

move this to gb already

[SBJ]

Most definitely interested in this!

[stoic-lemon]

Nice to lots of people getting involved to make this set a success and iron out any potential pitfalls. It's always a shame when something crops up once a set has been launched and people get upset. I haven't even seen any home key wars. Since the Minila was mentioned here, I thought I would post mine. Not possible with GMK, but I am looking forward to putting these on my TX1800. I may never take them off.

[ideus]

The ISO render in the OP has a key that is not actually included in the kit: Row 3 #~.

[T0mb3ry]

Nice to lots of people getting involved to make this set a success and iron out any potential pitfalls. It's always a shame when something crops up once a set has been launched and people get upset. I haven't even seen any home key wars. Since the Minila was mentioned here, I thought I would post mine. Not possible with GMK, but I am looking forward to putting these on my TX1800. I may never take them off.

I dont like 60% boards. Don't take it seriously, it's just my personal preference. However i got feelings for minila and i dont know why. That layout is mesmerizing. And that case.

The ISO render in the OP has a key that is not actually included in the kit: Row 3 #~.

Its made by Zambumon It's his Vision of ISO

[ideus]

Nice to lots of people getting involved to make this set a success and iron out any potential pitfalls. It's always a shame when something crops up once a set has been launched and people get upset. I haven't even seen any home key wars. Since the Minila was mentioned here, I thought I would post mine. Not possible with GMK, but I am looking forward to putting these on my TX1800. I may never take them off.

I dont like 60% boards. Don't take it seriously, it's just my personal preference. However i got feelings for minila and i dont know why. That layout is mesmerizing. And that case.

The ISO render in the OP has a key that is not actually included in the kit: Row 3 #~.

Its made by Zambumon It's his Vision of ISO

His render of your set is cool; but it may be confusing as it should reflects your design, instead of his desires.

[rioc]

[...] However i got feelings for minila and i dont know why. That layout is mesmerizing. And that case.

Yeah, the minila is the most complete 60% in my eyes... maybe that's why, since it's got lots of extra keys... I'd love to be able to fully equip my ISO minila with the Carbon set

[stix]

So how long are we talking as I'm starting to twitch.

[rioc]

So how long are we talking as I'm starting to twitch.

no need to rush it, rather have it well planned out and follow through... also gives me some more time to set aside the funding ;P

[stix]

Ha, some truth in that. It's not the end of the world as I'm still waiting on that carbon fiber case to come to fruition.

[rioc]

Ha, some truth in that. It's not the end of the world as I'm still waiting on that carbon fiber case to come to fruition.

carbon fibre case for which board? I love carbon in all forms

[stix]

Ha, some truth in that. It's not the end of the world as I'm still waiting on that carbon fiber case to come to fruition.

carbon fibre case for which board? I love carbon in all forms

[GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case

[rioc]

Ha, some truth in that. It's not the end of the world as I'm still waiting on that carbon fiber case to come to fruition.

carbon fibre case for which board? I love carbon in all forms

[GB] CF-LX: Carbon Fiber 60% Case

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aha, the skeleton case... for some reason I had a full case in mind...

[duras]

Will it be possible to have blanks as part of the GB? Blank gray R4 1.25u would be awesome.

[GroovyGI]

Just when I thought I was done with new keycaps my favorite set comes out in a new profile. I must have this. Great idea by the way.

[kkwapnioski]

Is there any estimated date on this? I was leaning toward the MD for Jukebox SA, but this set is my endgame!

[loud_asian]

Is there any estimated date on this? I was leaning toward the MD for Jukebox SA, but this set is my endgame!

t0mb3ry mentioned july a page back

[duras]

Have R4 novelties been considered? Maybe something like the hexagon symbol from the SA set or the half life lambda.

[dunglefinker]

This set looks so great, instapickup for most enthusiasts of Carbon

[T0mb3ry]

An Update and i hope this will be the last one.
I let it so for one week. If you find something missing (very important keys only) just call it here and i'll be thankful. It's in human nature to oversee or forget things. If someone can get a catch i would appreciate it.

Now the curent and most probably final Version.

It covers following layouts:

• 100%, TKL, 75%, 60%
• WKL
• 1800 look a like
• HHKB to some degree (no 6u spacebar)

It offers also a great color variety. For example you can eliminate all the orange keys (though no legends) and make it almost classic. You have to keep in mind this keyset will get custom colors and you will not be able to mix and match it with other keysets as you like. Perhaps it will be hard to do so. This is the reason why i went full into variety. My goal was and is, to provide a forward-looking/future-secure keyset, Tastes changes but i want Carbon to last on your keyboard as much as possible.

For the Novelties i'd like to skip Lambda because it would increase pricing to ~90$. Also keep in mind the pricings posted previously did not considered custom colors. So the novelties will be like 80$ at 150 moq. Thats much but it's gonna be a separate drop. But i'll check the pricing with lambda anyway. If its ok then it will be added and Half Life 3 will be confirmed .

So  if you find a missing key then please reply here. Thanks.

[duras]

Looks fantastic! Really would like an alternative to the "Win" key whether blank/CODE/novelty, especially since this set is a custom color.

[ideus]

It seems complete, at first glance; however, I wonder if the 1.25u left shift, for ISO, can be manufactured with both, the text and the icon legends, due to its short width.

[T0mb3ry]

It seems complete, at first glance; however, I wonder if the 1.25u left shift, for ISO, can be manufactured with both, the text and the icon legends, due to its short width.

Its ok

[soilheart]

It looks kinda cute, but cramped in my opinion. As an ISO user I prefer textless modifiers, partially because of this.

Edit: I should add that Icon/textless and text+icon shifts have their icon on different heights, otherwise I would be ok with mixed I think.

[T0mb3ry]

Actually i would love to make it text only. Personal preferences...

[rioc]

@T0mb3ry: How easy / hard would it be for me to get additional G,H & B Caps? I'd love to fit this set onto my Tex YODA and still have some intact  G H B Caps for when I want to switch it to another board...

[VereChi]

It looks kinda cute, but cramped in my opinion. As an ISO user I prefer textless modifiers, partially because of this.

Edit: I should add that Icon/textless and text+icon shifts have their icon on different heights, otherwise I would be ok with mixed I think.

No icon modifier plz.

[stix]

Any chance in orange carbon win keys to allow for further customisation options? The idea of an orange top bar and two orange win keys is making me moist.

[GroovyGI]

I am waiting for the next Carbon SA drop but would like to see this one have orange keys to match the Carbon SA Orange Alphas, if not the novelties. It is still my favorite but I never thought it would be made in this new profile.

I have a new Leopold FC750 that needs Carbon and Orange.

[ideus]

I am waiting for the next Carbon SA drop but would like to see this one have orange keys to match the Carbon SA Orange Alphas, if not the novelties. It is still my favorite but I never thought it would be made in this new profile.

I have a new Leopold FC750 that needs Carbon and Orange.

Why do you want the keys in this set to match those of Carbon SA? Their profiles are so different that they may look and feel very awkward if they were installed side by side in the same keyboard.

[Malenky]

I really wish there could be an ISO modifier like on Hyperfuse:

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Also a stepped "ctrl" key for r3 (to replace caps lock) would be nice.

[stix]

I really wish there could be an ISO modifier like on Hyperfuse:

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Also a stepped "ctrl" key for r3 (to replace caps lock) would be nice.

It was my understanding that ISO was being taken care of?

[heedpantsnow]

So you doing this or wat?

[T0mb3ry]

So you doing this or wat?

Yes. It will run in July on Massdrop.

[xiaodian317]

So you doing this or wat?

Yes. It will run in July on Massdrop.

Wait for 2 month? 

[nickysan92]

So you doing this or wat?

Yes. It will run in July on Massdrop.

Thank god for this because my wallet has been running dry...

[LunarisDream]

So you doing this or wat?

Yes. It will run in July on Massdrop.

Fantastic news. I'm all in for all the recent GMK designs. They all look fantastic and not having to worry about kits that drive the total to over $200 is a blessing (cough SP cough).

[WNovizar]

So you doing this or wat?

Yes. It will run in July on Massdrop.

Fantastic news. I'm all in for all the recent GMK designs. They all look fantastic and not having to worry about kits that drive the total to over $200 is a blessing (cough SP cough).

You know that Carbon Base Kit + Novelty will be 200+ right? 

[duras]

Will there be any way to buy the set with a second 2.25u shift to support the FC660M/Clueboard?

[T0mb3ry]

Will there be any way to buy the set with a second 2.25u shift to support the FC660M/Clueboard?

That is a very good sugestion. I might look into it, if the pricing for the current version is going to be too high for my taste (in a strategic way). If i skip the current version, say the gray enters will be skipped, then i might add that 2.25u shift. Keep in mind this is not a promise, because this is GMK keyset and i got limitations.

[feediko]

Could you add a blank beige and black R4 key for US layout on ISO keyboards (extra key next to left shift)?

[vincentalpha]

I will order a set

[ideus]

I am really impressed by how open the OP is to get further input on the design and options for the set, that alone is a great motivator to get into this buy. 

[dannrawr]

hopefully strong enough to save some moneh

[ideus]

hopefully strong enough to save some moneh

Yeah, the OP already stated this is gonna be an expensive set, meaning that it may not be suitable for everyone, but being a special color combination, it most have most of the options covered, as matching key caps are not available somewhere else. I should check if I may get in, by the time the set becomes available. It does not matter how good looking the set is, cost will always be important, because I have a user mentality, over a collector's; therefore, maybe, I should be contempt by seeing pictures of the set, only. 

Let's see.

[HoffmanMyster]

So you doing this or wat?

heed so thirsty for 1.25 fn  )

I'm still liking where this is going, looking forward to it.

[pear_voz]

I know it's weird but when will we have SA Carbon R2 will it run in the same time with this GMK GB?