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Title: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: hark on Mon, 20 September 2021, 06:22:36
GB THREAD: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=122578.0

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(https://i.imgur.com/9xU2oK7.png)

A keyset inspired by some of the first portable laptops.
I’m very excited to post my Interest Check for GMK 1520!


GMK 1520 will use UV printing as well as double shot ABS.

Inspiration
This set was inspired by some of the first clamshell laptops that paved the way for the ultralight laptops we have today.

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(https://deskthority.net/wiki/images/thumb/6/6e/Gridcase_1520_Keyboard_front.jpg/1200px-Gridcase_1520_Keyboard_front.jpg)

Colours

(https://i.imgur.com/a3jPqJm.png)
Note on colours: These colours will be displayed differently on different displays, however I do have physical samples and have attempted to match my renders to their appearance below.
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(https://i.imgur.com/BTw100y.png)
This photo was taken with my phone so also may not be completely accurate.


Updated Kitting


(https://imgur.com/qLdrSnU.png)

(https://imgur.com/0MY9B24.png)


Renders


Eri

(https://imgur.com/OyUZ4ow.png)(https://imgur.com/wElOIre.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/AzoSIV9.png)(https://i.imgur.com/E2DytZe.png)


Mercury

(https://imgur.com/hVwKLzY.png)(https://imgur.com/dfb2F7L.png)

WITF

(https://i.imgur.com/Q7k7rbB.png)(https://i.imgur.com/m7ad0LH.png)

Nine_

(https://i.imgur.com/4H5KdJe.png)(https://imgur.com/j9AjOfA.png)


Vendors

US: Novelkeys
EU: Oblotzky
UK: ProtoTypist
SEA: ilumkb
AU: Daily clack
CA: Desk Hero


Pricing

Base - $125 USD
Extension - $40 USD


GB Date

March 1st - March 29th

Signature
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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: halocantkb on Mon, 20 September 2021, 06:23:17
hot/reserved
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: hali on Mon, 20 September 2021, 06:25:42
ditto
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Entity. on Mon, 20 September 2021, 06:28:15
 Nice use of colors  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: konstantin on Mon, 20 September 2021, 06:42:03
Nice idea with the sublegends, I like it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Bub on Mon, 20 September 2021, 07:40:32
good work on this hark... well kitted and everything.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: ee on Mon, 20 September 2021, 07:57:41
i am hard
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: AshF on Mon, 20 September 2021, 07:58:52
Looks like a really nice set, it would be more appealing for me to have a more international friendly kit though (UK ISO) otherwise it's a no from me. GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: nvh2092 on Mon, 20 September 2021, 08:07:46
Well you can always add a NorDeUk kit but it depends on interest.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: whirlwind on Mon, 20 September 2021, 08:08:24
Very good
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Mon, 20 September 2021, 08:45:25
This is decent, mate!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: rainb1ood on Mon, 20 September 2021, 09:18:20
nice!

reminds me of GMK AZiMUTH (also in IC stage) https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81016.0
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 20 September 2021, 09:29:27
nice!

reminds me of GMK AZiMUTH (also in IC stage) https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81016.0

what a throwback!

honestly might cop just to have alt alphas for WoB
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: KucherenkoZZZ on Mon, 20 September 2021, 09:33:42
Nice!
Consider N5 or TU2 from GMK color palette instead of RAL, that way the price will be as low as possible
GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: ideus on Mon, 20 September 2021, 09:36:26
Looks like a really nice set, it would be more appealing for me to have a more international friendly kit though (UK ISO) otherwise it's a no from me. GLWIC


Maybe a Norde-UK kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: konstantin on Mon, 20 September 2021, 10:45:39
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/KYITjNf.png)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/foxWGtS.png)


I think you should move the black F11, F12, F13 keys to the Extension kit. They don't seem to serve any purpose in the base kit, other than being a throwback to the black Ins, Del keys on the original board, but I don't think that translates well to this set.

Consider adding a 1u Alt and two 1.5u System keys to the Extension kit, for Mac and OG HHKB bottom row support.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Ram on Mon, 20 September 2021, 11:19:12
Glwic

What da big board

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: paperassgasket on Mon, 20 September 2021, 12:01:11
I'm here for the dual 3u bars and 3-key 40's in base.

Curious though, what's the reasoning for choosing GMK?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: notquant on Mon, 20 September 2021, 12:12:14
in in in in in
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Kokaloo on Mon, 20 September 2021, 12:59:18
Beautiful
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: jagger27 on Mon, 20 September 2021, 14:26:43
PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, please please please add 1.5U supers with System legends. I don't care if it's in a child kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: colonelpanic on Mon, 20 September 2021, 15:25:05
Please just skip IC and cut straight to GB. Thank you.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 20 September 2021, 15:32:50
I'm a sucker for some retro source material, and nothing is cooler than the Gridcase 1520. I'll be picking this set up 100%.

Haven't gone through with a fine comb yet, but overall the subs look pretty faithful to the original. Here's a better image of source inspo for the curious

(https://i.imgur.com/46KrksQ.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 20 September 2021, 15:35:49
Can I ask why you're going with UV printing though. I'm pretty sure this could be double triple shot, unless the cost of mixing colors is prohibitive?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: iNViSiBiLiTi on Mon, 20 September 2021, 15:40:18
Can I ask why you're going with UV printing though. I'm pretty sure this could be double shot, unless the cost of mixing colors is prohibitive?

2 different color legends would make the entire keycap tripleshot, which GMK does not do, but JTK and Domikey might be able to.

The WoB would be doubleshot, and the extra color would be UV or pad printed.   
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 20 September 2021, 15:41:18
Can I ask why you're going with UV printing though. I'm pretty sure this could be double shot, unless the cost of mixing colors is prohibitive?

2 different color legends would make the entire keycap tripleshot, which GMK does not do, but JTK and Domikey might be able to.

The WoB would be doubleshot, and the extra color would be UV or pad printed.

2 != 3. I can't count, confirmed.

I was indeed thinking of JTK
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: DALExSNAIL on Mon, 20 September 2021, 15:54:04
Looking at the source material I feel like a DCS version one day would be fabulous.....and also much faster from manu to hand kekeke
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Kokaloo on Mon, 20 September 2021, 15:58:17
Aight after simmering on this a bit I feel like the base kit has almost too much to offer, and I'd love to see this as fleshed out as possible since I love the set so much.

- 3 key is always appreciated, but I'm not too sure how useful it would be in this set. If you're using a 4 row keyboard you'd be cutting off the numpad sublegends, which doesn't really make much sense for the theming this has going for it. I'm not entirely sure if there's a solution to this and still include 40s support.

- The extra F11, F12, and F13 keys in base are really odd, maybe you could render the purpose for those?

- I personally always feel like alice B in base without the bars is odd. Either have the split bars in base or move the extra B to bars kit.

- There's so many possibilities for some fun child kits. One especially would be a macro kit imo.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: darthcapn on Mon, 20 September 2021, 17:44:56
There aren't enough good black sets. This one nails it outta the park. Looks hot.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: hzsh on Mon, 20 September 2021, 18:57:43
Absolutely gorgeous, love the idea, the execution of the IC, and how awesome the set looks in general. Great job hark.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: ideus on Mon, 20 September 2021, 19:42:57
Eons ago, there was an interest check for a keycap set based on a laptop. I think it was something related to a machine used in the first missions to the moon by NASA. This set made me recalled it; although, it never came to the GB phase, as long as I can remember.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 20 September 2021, 19:58:24
Eons ago, there was an interest check for a keycap set based on a laptop. I think it was something related to a machine used in the first missions to the moon by NASA. This set made me recalled it; although, it never came to the GB phase, as long as I can remember.

Sounds like you're talking about GMK Azimuth (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81016.0) which as based off the Grid Compass

Interesting to see that thread go through the same line of thought this is going through, namely around GMK pad vs JTK shot.

Fingers crossed we can get it over the line this time  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Senpai_deezy on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:03:58
I like this set a lot, good job  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Quadrum on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:05:32
Alright first, love this set.

- 3 key is always appreciated, but I'm not too sure how useful it would be in this set. If you're using a 4 row keyboard you'd be cutting off the numpad sublegends, which doesn't really make much sense for the theming this has going for it. I'm not entirely sure if there's a solution to this and still include 40s support.

- The extra F11, F12, and F13 keys in base are really odd, maybe you could render the purpose for those?

- I personally always feel like alice B in base without the bars is odd. Either have the split bars in base or move the extra B to bars kit.

- There's so many possibilities for some fun child kits. One especially would be a macro kit imo.

I'm not sure that there would be a cost effective solution to 40s, but considering the full potential of this set seems to be on tkl's and larger, I don't necessarily see this as an issue.
I think that the extra black F11, F12, and F13 keys serve two functions; first, to continue the aesthetic of the original laptop which only has up to F10, and second, to be used with the black F1-F10 in the addons for either macros or a full black f-row.
Fully agree with you on alice kitting

Additionally, I think that this set would benefit from a ╎\ winkey like there is on the original gridcase, it would tie in very nicely.
Also consider adding the same boxes from the 1.5u fn key to the 1u fn key
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: treeleaf64 on Mon, 20 September 2021, 20:19:58
*whistling* Oh, just making the rounds on the ICs... boring... boring...
What's this? GMK 1520? Sounds like the medieval version of 9009.

Wait, what? Actual sublegends that aren't Japanese? And they come in different colors?


Side note : Yellow is underrated and very good
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: ideus on Mon, 20 September 2021, 21:14:25
Eons ago, there was an interest check for a keycap set based on a laptop. I think it was something related to a machine used in the first missions to the moon by NASA. This set made me recalled it; although, it never came to the GB phase, as long as I can remember.

Sounds like you're talking about GMK Azimuth (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81016.0) which as based off the Grid Compass

Interesting to see that thread go through the same line of thought this is going through, namely around GMK pad vs JTK shot.

Fingers crossed we can get it over the line this time  :thumb:


Wow! you are totally right! It was it. I liked that then, hope this makes it, just hoping for a Norde-UK set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: HappyB0T on Mon, 20 September 2021, 21:43:56
The []FN[] key is really really cool looking. It makes me want a similarly vintage | Return ↲ | key.
I know it would drive the cost up and what you have at the moment seems the most bang for the buck.
Such a fun set!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: hark on Tue, 21 September 2021, 00:33:53
Hey All! Thanks for all the kind words everybody, it's much appreciated.

nice!

reminds me of GMK AZiMUTH (also in IC stage) https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=81016.0

I found GMK AZiMUTH and the similarities with my set during the designing phase, however ignored it due to both the user and thread being inactive for 2ish years.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/KYITjNf.png)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/foxWGtS.png)


I think you should move the black F11, F12, F13 keys to the Extension kit. They don't seem to serve any purpose in the base kit, other than being a throwback to the black Ins, Del keys on the original board, but I don't think that translates well to this set.

Consider adding a 1u Alt and two 1.5u System keys to the Extension kit, for Mac and OG HHKB bottom row support.

I added renders using the black F11 and F12 keys in base, however I agree that it might be better to just move them to the extension kit.

There will also be many kitting changes in the future, thanks all for pointing out problems and oversights.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Banned on Tue, 21 September 2021, 00:38:12
oof, this looks amazing, GLWIC!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: XiXora on Tue, 21 September 2021, 17:15:10
A cheeky couple of 1.5U Supers and another 1U Alt could fit in that extension kit ;)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Mr Chrome on Tue, 21 September 2021, 17:36:08
As someone who hates black + yellow, I can tell you this set is mad good.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Tue, 21 September 2021, 18:31:59
as a former fan of gmk azimuth who tried to reboot multiple times, i will definitely be getting in on this if it goes to gb... as long as it is with gmk
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Full on Wed, 22 September 2021, 05:34:56
This is the best looking set I have seen in ages! love it!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: snurrebassen on Wed, 22 September 2021, 05:53:16
Yes!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: i luv chuletas on Wed, 22 September 2021, 06:39:54
Dude, this is f*cking nice!

A relegendable child kit would be awesome with this, though I know it's not necessarily faithful to the source.

Either way, def trynna get this!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Dyto69 on Wed, 22 September 2021, 09:09:01
Nice!
Consider N5 or TU2 from GMK color palette instead of RAL, that way the price will be as low as possible
GLWIC
Oh yeah that's a great idea, good to know
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: menuhin on Wed, 22 September 2021, 12:23:22
I know people like the fonts and premium-ness of GMK (as well as the long queue perhaps) - but have you consider implementing this set with the triple-shot ABS tech of JTK?
I really like these colors to be all injected instead of printed - been following this colorway since IC of GMK AZiMUTH
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: actress on Wed, 22 September 2021, 13:42:48
Very nice set. Although extra b with no alice spacebars is kind of weird.
Filled in feedback form, hoping for norde kit and maybe alice support in base kit :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: _rubik on Wed, 22 September 2021, 14:04:15
Very nice set. Although extra b with no alice spacebars is kind of weird.

Moving some space bars to the base and leaving others in the spacebar kit is kind of weird too.

Where you draw the line is the fun part of kitting, though, so I'm sure you could make a convincing argument in either direction.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: hark on Thu, 23 September 2021, 00:20:15
Very nice set. Although extra b with no alice spacebars is kind of weird.
Filled in feedback form, hoping for norde kit and maybe alice support in base kit :)

I decided to keep the extra B in base in order to keep the spacebar kit cheaper and not add two extra colours to the spacebar kit.
Unfortunately I don't think I'll have alice bars in base as I already have 2.25u and 2.75u shift keys that can be used instead.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: jagger27 on Thu, 23 September 2021, 13:20:01
I decided to keep the extra B in base in order to keep the spacebar kit cheaper and not add two extra colours to the spacebar kit.
Unfortunately I don't think I'll have alice bars in base as I already have 2.25u and 2.75u shift keys that can be used instead.

"can be used" is generous. I think it looks awful, and feels even worse. With respect to the colours, is the doubleshot the concern or the UV print? I think the second B would be fine without the UV print, personally.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: mcmcmc on Fri, 24 September 2021, 01:36:03
👍
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: _haru on Fri, 24 September 2021, 08:15:18
Posting for the first time in two years to say I'm excited for this!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Nonnegaard on Fri, 24 September 2021, 08:25:45
it would be awesome to have a black f row in the base to make it cleaner without having to mix sets. just my take  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: AdisaFolami on Fri, 24 September 2021, 08:29:27
I love this but it really needs ortho/40's support. Usually one of the first things to go on an ortho board is the numpad, so this set would be perfect. Pleaseeee.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Ella on Fri, 24 September 2021, 09:20:03
it would be awesome to have a black f row in the base to make it cleaner without having to mix sets. just my take  :thumb:

Take a look at the inspiration for this keyset.
Making the function row black would make it less faithful to its inspiration.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: Yakbats on Fri, 24 September 2021, 09:22:11
While I'm usually a big fan of 3 key 40s support in the base kit, I don't think it works for this set. The red numpad sub legends on the alphas don't make sense on a 40s board without the top number row. You could remove a few keys from the base kit, and maybe add a separate 40s kit.

Also, I think the key unit sizing text is incorrect on the bottom row to the right of the space bar, and on the pipe key.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: ddrfraser1 on Fri, 24 September 2021, 09:47:45
Coming out of hiding to say YES PLEASE!

Also, what is that big boi alice?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: hark on Fri, 24 September 2021, 10:51:48
it would be awesome to have a black f row in the base to make it cleaner without having to mix sets. just my take  :thumb:

Sorry this probably won't happen as I'm following the inspiration and prefer how the grey f row looks

I love this but it really needs ortho/40's support. Usually one of the first things to go on an ortho board is the numpad, so this set would be perfect. Pleaseeee.

While I'm usually a big fan of 3 key 40s support in the base kit, I don't think it works for this set. The red numpad sub legends on the alphas don't make sense on a 40s board without the top number row. You could remove a few keys from the base kit, and maybe add a separate 40s kit.

Also, I think the key unit sizing text is incorrect on the bottom row to the right of the space bar, and on the pipe key.

Yeah I'm currently working on a standalone 40s kit, I'm not completely sure the best solution however.

Also thanks for noticing the incorrect sizing labels, just fixed that.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520
Post by: OptimusPrime00 on Fri, 24 September 2021, 21:03:28
sso sick! i'm in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | 7/8 Vendors Announced!
Post by: munda on Wed, 29 September 2021, 05:03:56
Looks great! Will definitely consider grabbing a set when the gb opens.

How durable are the UV printed sublegends? Will they eventually rub off over long term use?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | 7/8 Vendors Announced!
Post by: tintoret on Thu, 30 September 2021, 21:42:16
Love it. Was always disappointed that I couldn't get everything together a GB for Azimuth. If this one gets going, I'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | 7/8 Vendors Announced!
Post by: _rubik on Fri, 01 October 2021, 00:46:06
Vendors! It’s happening!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: hark on Sat, 02 October 2021, 06:43:59
Looks great! Will definitely consider grabbing a set when the gb opens.

How durable are the UV printed sublegends? Will they eventually rub off over long term use?

Although I don't have any UV printed keys personallly, I've seen the below image going around of GMK Griseann, which shows the ABS having tonnes of shine (and thus wear) while the UV printed legends are all fine.
More
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/788502019044147241/797786435682959370/wmtpb6t6gPeJoSc_b9wWVfRc1-pPniE-Q7wOUvmQDTw.png)


Vendors! It’s happening!

It is! And I'm very excited for it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: ideus on Sat, 02 October 2021, 18:18:27
On the shift keys: Why the 1.25u does not have the "Shift" legend? It does not match the others without it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: Neely_12 on Sat, 02 October 2021, 18:59:07
On the shift keys: Why the 1.25u does not have the "Shift" legend? It does not match the others without it.

There is not enough space to make it look good. I would prefer just text only shift, but icon is fine here.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: ideus on Sat, 02 October 2021, 23:36:16
On the shift keys: Why the 1.25u does not have the "Shift" legend? It does not match the others without it.

There is not enough space to make it look good. I would prefer just text only shift, but icon is fine here.


There is enough space for the legend and the icon, I have many OG keys that exemplify it. Icon only shift keys can make it as well, but having one with no legends does not make sense.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: Neptune Keys on Sun, 03 October 2021, 09:05:12
Unique. Would be cooler on some vintage switches haha
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: andreiborisov on Sun, 03 October 2021, 12:33:19
How durable GMK UV-printed legends are?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: hark on Wed, 06 October 2021, 02:05:16
How durable GMK UV-printed legends are?

As far as I can tell they're perfectly durable, this picture is of GMK Griseann and displays lots of shine but the UV print being fine:
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/788502019044147241/797786435682959370/wmtpb6t6gPeJoSc_b9wWVfRc1-pPniE-Q7wOUvmQDTw.png)


On the shift keys: Why the 1.25u does not have the "Shift" legend? It does not match the others without it.

There is not enough space to make it look good. I would prefer just text only shift, but icon is fine here.


There is enough space for the legend and the icon, I have many OG keys that exemplify it. Icon only shift keys can make it as well, but having one with no legends does not make sense.

There are many other GMK sets that have the icon + text legend, so there definitely is enough space for it. I just decided against it as I felt it was too cramped on the 1.25u key.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: mopaska on Thu, 07 October 2021, 18:50:21
Hyped for the set. Also, where can I find out more about that Nine_ board in the renders?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: hark on Sat, 23 October 2021, 21:50:22
Hyped for the set. Also, where can I find out more about that Nine_ board in the renders?

I think the board has been renamed to the DSXT and is currently undergoing a redesign.
https://discord.gg/VRnFgVkXJy
Here's the designer's discord, there's a dedicated channel for updates on it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: Jacey on Sun, 24 October 2021, 02:21:17
Please someone tell me where do I find the last two boards used for the renders…. so beautiful


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Sun, 24 October 2021, 13:05:29
Hyped for the set. Also, where can I find out more about that Nine_ board in the renders?

I think the board has been renamed to the DSXT and is currently undergoing a redesign.
https://discord.gg/VRnFgVkXJy
Here's the designer's discord, there's a dedicated channel for updates on it.

thank you! now, what about this one?

(https://i.imgur.com/m7ad0LH.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: HappyB0T on Sun, 24 October 2021, 23:38:01
Dang - Ram's board is like a keyset showcase
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: HappyB0T on Sun, 24 October 2021, 23:39:09
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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: jagger27 on Mon, 25 October 2021, 10:25:54
This is going to look so good on my black TKC M0LLY
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: hark on Mon, 25 October 2021, 22:41:38
Hyped for the set. Also, where can I find out more about that Nine_ board in the renders?

I think the board has been renamed to the DSXT and is currently undergoing a redesign.
https://discord.gg/VRnFgVkXJy
Here's the designer's discord, there's a dedicated channel for updates on it.

thank you! now, what about this one?

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/m7ad0LH.png)


The WITF will have a private GB at some point, if you're interested in getting a slot I think you should reach out to Ramlord#2733 on discord.
Title: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: andreiborisov on Tue, 26 October 2021, 16:49:50
Maybe it’s not completely on the set theme, but would you consider adding a red Esc and Enter? They are nearly impossible to find now and should pair nicely with the set.

Like this:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211026/1e823a5b5d9b422ad30d64acccca78fa.jpg)
Title: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: psxndc on Wed, 27 October 2021, 12:22:01
No raise/lower? Or am I just missing them?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: BlueTongue on Tue, 02 November 2021, 07:42:54
Perfect


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: coolguyzayn on Tue, 02 November 2021, 20:58:40
imma just join for the extension kit which has a wob f13 :).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: TimKeyLess on Thu, 04 November 2021, 01:19:16
stoketh
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: BlueTongue on Wed, 10 November 2021, 15:42:47
I want to use this on my Mac, so please add Mac keycaps.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: DetectiveNio on Wed, 10 November 2021, 15:50:41
Just a question on Vala, have they delivered any of the GBs they took on yet?

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: normous on Sun, 21 November 2021, 09:04:18
Looks great, good colours and I like the sub legends. Would really love a 40s ortho kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: azzipa on Sun, 21 November 2021, 12:07:22
love the design and i love the macos/hhkb support! i’m wondering, however, if the 1.5u System keys in extension should be blue to match blue sublegends? (would seem to make more sense for macos.) if so, then need two 1u Alt in yellow. as is, the sublegends don’t tie together for macos. glwgb  :thumb:

a personal wish would be to add R3 1.75u Function key to extension kit.

edit: feedback form completed
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: andreiborisov on Mon, 22 November 2021, 03:22:47
love the design and i love the macos/hhkb support! i’m wondering, however, if the 1.5u System keys in extension should be blue to match blue sublegends? (would seem to make more sense for macos.) if so, then need two 1u Alt in yellow. as is, the sublegends don’t tie together for macos. glwgb  :thumb:

I second this
Title: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: andreiborisov on Mon, 22 November 2021, 16:56:49
Another suggestion is to turn black f-keys into m-keys and make them R1-R4. I don’t see a point in having 2 sets of f-keys, while m-keys would cover currently popular XT-layout boards like Zenith. Including Nine_ by Dudeship in your own renders.

Pretty much everyone I know strongly prefer for these keys to be of a proper row instead of all being R1. All R1 just looks like a sore thumb on these boards.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: Rob27shred on Mon, 22 November 2021, 17:25:15
I usually don't go for UV or pad printed sets, this set though is so god damned cool I'd be willing to buy two sets so I have backups for when I inevitably wear the printing off! Awesome work OP, GLWGB!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: Joshua_VB on Tue, 23 November 2021, 04:20:36
The keyboard in WITF by Ramlord render, does that actually exist and where do I buy it?

Edit: I saw the comment about reaching out to Ramlord on Discord

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: alevyish on Tue, 23 November 2021, 19:42:43
The keyboard in WITF by Ramlord render, does that actually exist and where do I buy it?

Edit: I saw the comment about reaching out to Ramlord on Discord

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First GB is closed already. But there’s a waiting list for a future (eventual) GB, fingers crossed.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Wed, 24 November 2021, 11:29:20
so, any ballpark idea when this keyset will go to GB?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: hark on Thu, 25 November 2021, 14:20:23
so, any ballpark idea when this keyset will go to GB?

I just received quotes for pricing from GMK, so I expect the set to run in either Q1 or Q2 of 2022

love the design and i love the macos/hhkb support! i’m wondering, however, if the 1.5u System keys in extension should be blue to match blue sublegends? (would seem to make more sense for macos.) if so, then need two 1u Alt in yellow. as is, the sublegends don’t tie together for macos. glwgb  :thumb:


The colours are based on the legend rather than the position on the board

Another suggestion is to turn black f-keys into m-keys and make them R1-R4. I don’t see a point in having 2 sets of f-keys, while m-keys would cover currently popular XT-layout boards like Zenith.

The frow can be used as m keys as seen in the Nine_ renders, I don't really think the profile of the keys matters all that much for XT layouts, as they're not constantly used to type. I also feel like there are more people who want a black frow than those who want macro keys, so the black frow has been prioritised in kitting.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: azzipa on Thu, 25 November 2021, 14:48:50
exactly my point. system keys need to be blue for macos. (we use “command” key, to be replaced by “system” key and not “alt” key.)

love the design and i love the macos/hhkb support! i’m wondering, however, if the 1.5u System keys in extension should be blue to match blue sublegends? (would seem to make more sense for macos.) if so, then need two 1u Alt in yellow. as is, the sublegends don’t tie together for macos. glwgb  :thumb:

The colours are based on the legend rather than the position on the board

Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: hark on Thu, 25 November 2021, 15:06:49
exactly my point. system keys need to be blue for macos. (we use “command” key, to be replaced by “system” key and not “alt” key.)

My point is that "Alt" is blue and "System" is yellow regardless of position
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: azzipa on Thu, 25 November 2021, 17:25:55
your ic, but you’re wrong. alt is not a thing on macs. the key combo is not alt+c for copy. it’s command+c. peace


edit: alt is relegated to teriary mod status and command (system) is promoted to primary. as a result, alt should be yellow and system should be blue according to the function assigned to these keys in macos.


exactly my point. system keys need to be blue for macos. (we use “command” key, to be replaced by “system” key and not “alt” key.)

My point is that "Alt" is blue and "System" is yellow regardless of position
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: hark on Fri, 26 November 2021, 00:29:21
your ic, but you’re wrong. alt is not a thing on macs. the key combo is not alt+c for copy. it’s command+c. peace


edit: alt is relegated to teriary mod status and command (system) is promoted to primary. as a result, alt should be yellow and system should be blue according to the function assigned to these keys in macos.


I'm sorry about the confusion but the colour of each key is determined by their legend ("System", "Alt", or "A"), and not their location when in a layout or their function on any particular OS. The mods are not blue or yellow depending on how important or often used they are, I'm just using the same colours for the same legends used on my inspiration.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: azzipa on Fri, 26 November 2021, 07:35:28
i think i am misunderstanding your inspiration: it looks to me like the mod key color ties to the sublegend on the alphas. but as currently rendered, a macos user must press a yellow system key to activate blue sublegends. kinda misses the point of color coding. i am struggling to get my head around the idea these are just pretty colors and not a user prompt, so i’ll likely pass. glwgb, this is a poggers set  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Fri, 26 November 2021, 12:33:15
i think i am misunderstanding your inspiration: it looks to me like the mod key color ties to the sublegend on the alphas. but as currently rendered, a macos user must press a yellow system key to activate blue sublegends. kinda misses the point of color coding. i am struggling to get my head around the idea these are just pretty colors and not a user prompt, so i’ll likely pass. glwgb, this is a poggers set  :thumb:

this set is the inspiration. it's in the OP:

(https://deskthority.net/wiki/images/thumb/6/6e/Gridcase_1520_Keyboard_front.jpg/1200px-Gridcase_1520_Keyboard_front.jpg)

my 2c: @hark, don't change a thing. you have nailed it on the design, and i think this is a faithful reproduction of the vintage keyset. looking forward to purchasing every kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: _haru on Fri, 26 November 2021, 12:53:08
my 2c: @hark, don't change a thing. you have nailed it on the design, and i think this is a faithful reproduction of the vintage keyset. looking forward to purchasing every kit.

I agree, this is the first GMK set in a while that's really grabbed my attention. I really think you should keep it as is, especially the grey F keys. They're my favourite. :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: azzipa on Fri, 26 November 2021, 19:17:21
my 2c: @hark, don't change a thing. you have nailed it on the design, and i think this is a faithful reproduction of the vintage keyset. looking forward to purchasing every kit.

I agree, this is the first GMK set in a while that's really grabbed my attention. I really think you should keep it as is, especially the grey F keys. They're my favourite. :D

i think we all have an appreciation for this set as well as the inspiration. so why do you think the keys were originally colored? it appears there is a logic in color matching "alt" with alpha sublegends that aligns with common keyboard shortcuts.

by all means, don't change a thing if you don't want to. i sorta assumed the non-vintage 1.5u system keys don't really have a place on a windows board. if there is a use for 1.5u system keys in windows i'll quit pushing a mac agenda. but if the systems keys are intended for macos users then they do not serve their intended purpose for our use case. that's all i'm trying to say. (guess i'm as uninformed about windows as many are about macs, and i'm actually looking to learn here.)

and fwiw, i fully understand the inspiration. i was only attempting to get the runner to see things from a macos user's pov, something that is not intuitive for many windows users. to say it differently, imagine the alt keys had yellow sublegends. makes no sense, right? not only because of the inspiration, but because the alpha sublegends are blue. the colors do not align. THAT is my point about the system keys being blue. since there are no system keys in the inspiration set i am confused why people who likely will not buy/use the system keys even care? peace
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: hark on Fri, 26 November 2021, 21:52:42
my 2c: @hark, don't change a thing. you have nailed it on the design, and i think this is a faithful reproduction of the vintage keyset. looking forward to purchasing every kit.

I agree, this is the first GMK set in a while that's really grabbed my attention. I really think you should keep it as is, especially the grey F keys. They're my favourite. :D

i think we all have an appreciation for this set as well as the inspiration. so why do you think the keys were originally colored? it appears there is a logic in color matching "alt" with alpha sublegends that aligns with common keyboard shortcuts.

by all means, don't change a thing if you don't want to. i sorta assumed the non-vintage 1.5u system keys don't really have a place on a windows board. if there is a use for 1.5u system keys in windows i'll quit pushing a mac agenda. but if the systems keys are intended for macos users then they do not serve their intended purpose for our use case. that's all i'm trying to say. (guess i'm as uninformed about windows as many are about macs, and i'm actually looking to learn here.)

and fwiw, i fully understand the inspiration. i was only attempting to get the runner to see things from a macos user's pov, something that is not intuitive for many windows users. to say it differently, imagine the alt keys had yellow sublegends. makes no sense, right? not only because of the inspiration, but because the alpha sublegends are blue. the colors do not align. THAT is my point about the system keys being blue. since there are no system keys in the inspiration set i am confused why people who likely will not buy/use the system keys even care? peace

Those keys are primarily for HHKB users, not MacOS users.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: andreiborisov on Sat, 27 November 2021, 05:41:13
my 2c: @hark, don't change a thing. you have nailed it on the design, and i think this is a faithful reproduction of the vintage keyset. looking forward to purchasing every kit.

I agree, this is the first GMK set in a while that's really grabbed my attention. I really think you should keep it as is, especially the grey F keys. They're my favourite. :D

i think we all have an appreciation for this set as well as the inspiration. so why do you think the keys were originally colored? it appears there is a logic in color matching "alt" with alpha sublegends that aligns with common keyboard shortcuts.

by all means, don't change a thing if you don't want to. i sorta assumed the non-vintage 1.5u system keys don't really have a place on a windows board. if there is a use for 1.5u system keys in windows i'll quit pushing a mac agenda. but if the systems keys are intended for macos users then they do not serve their intended purpose for our use case. that's all i'm trying to say. (guess i'm as uninformed about windows as many are about macs, and i'm actually looking to learn here.)

and fwiw, i fully understand the inspiration. i was only attempting to get the runner to see things from a macos user's pov, something that is not intuitive for many windows users. to say it differently, imagine the alt keys had yellow sublegends. makes no sense, right? not only because of the inspiration, but because the alpha sublegends are blue. the colors do not align. THAT is my point about the system keys being blue. since there are no system keys in the inspiration set i am confused why people who likely will not buy/use the system keys even care? peace

Those keys are primarily for HHKB users, not MacOS users.

Who would have 1.5 System key in the same place as Mac users, no? So it makes sense for them to be blue?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: andreiborisov on Sat, 27 November 2021, 05:43:19
IMO flipping colors between 1.5 System and 1u Alt makes sense for all layouts and users
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: andreiborisov on Sat, 27 November 2021, 05:54:14

The frow can be used as m keys as seen in the Nine_ renders, I don't really think the profile of the keys matters all that much for XT layouts, as they're not constantly used to type. I also feel like there are more people who want a black frow than those who want macro keys, so the black frow has been prioritised in kitting.

As Zenith owner I strongly disagree.

I think it makes sense to include this in IC form. From I can gather from this thread people mostly prefer gray F-row, which would make sense since it’s more striking and original. By converting to M-keys you’d increase sales for both Extension kit and Base kit IMO.
Title: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: andreiborisov on Sat, 27 November 2021, 06:00:06
I mean if you personally want a second F-row, that’s absolutely ok. It’s your set and I respect it. I think pretty much everyone in this hobby make things mostly for themselves.

What I’m trying to say is your assumption regarding how many people prefer what, might be incorrect in this case.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: azzipa on Sat, 27 November 2021, 09:30:06
Who would have 1.5 System key in the same place as Mac users, no? So it makes sense for them to be blue?

this. hhkb bottom row is 1u, 1.5u, 7u, 1.5u, 1u. if using a system key for 1.5u then it makes sense to be blue. same with macos and tsangan bottom row. last time i’ll post on this issue: please change 1.5u system to blue and have two 1u yellow alt in extension. there simply is no use case where 1.5u system in yellow makes sense.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: snaiL678 on Wed, 15 December 2021, 20:40:04
Please nor de kit  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: ideus on Sun, 02 January 2022, 17:51:14
Is there a target date for the GB yet?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: hottrout on Sun, 02 January 2022, 18:15:48
Please get to GB status with this one.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: normous on Sat, 22 January 2022, 22:16:13
Still hoping for 40s support, especially since the inspiration has quite a few 1u modifier keys.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: genevatypes on Sun, 23 January 2022, 05:42:50
Just pitching in that Alice spacebars should be included w the base kit if you are putting an extra B.  :thumb:
GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: Neely_12 on Sun, 23 January 2022, 10:29:01
Just pitching in that Alice spacebars should be included w the base kit if you are putting an extra B.  :thumb:
GLWIC!

Would add unnecessary cost, since there's an extra color and a uv legend.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: ZoomBoy on Tue, 01 February 2022, 14:06:24
Definitely condensed my "to buy" list in 2022, but this is the only set now. Looking forward to the GB!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: h40 on Sun, 06 February 2022, 00:47:10
Super excited for this. Take care to get this right, but please do it quickly.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: andreiborisov on Mon, 14 February 2022, 06:19:43

The frow can be used as m keys as seen in the Nine_ renders, I don't really think the profile of the keys matters all that much for XT layouts, as they're not constantly used to type. I also feel like there are more people who want a black frow than those who want macro keys, so the black frow has been prioritised in kitting.

The thing is, there are many ways to get WoB F-row, and 0 ways to get a proper XT-column in WoB.

Compatibility should be always prioritized IMO.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: Belled on Mon, 14 February 2022, 19:12:30
I'm mclovin it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Tue, 01 March 2022, 18:27:10
any update on this set? hoping to see this get to GB this year
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: hark on Tue, 01 March 2022, 21:50:30
any update on this set? hoping to see this get to GB this year
I want the set to get GB soon as well although I'm not quite sure when that'll happen, in terms of updates:
 - I have confirmed a cable collab.
 - I have received pricing from GMK.
Not quite sure when the best time to run the set will be as GMK lead times have been increasing and sales of GMK sets have been decreasing recently.
As much as I do want to run the set sooner rather than later, I do want the set to actually hit moq and I definitely don't want to change manu.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: Neely_12 on Wed, 09 March 2022, 14:17:36
any update on this set? hoping to see this get to GB this year
I want the set to get GB soon as well although I'm not quite sure when that'll happen, in terms of updates:
 - I have confirmed a cable collab.
 - I have received pricing from GMK.
Not quite sure when the best time to run the set will be as GMK lead times have been increasing and sales of GMK sets have been decreasing recently.
As much as I do want to run the set sooner rather than later, I do want the set to actually hit moq and I definitely don't want to change manu.

If you are able to do 250 moq like some of the other sets ran recently, I think it will hit that for sure. I really hope this can happen sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Sun, 13 March 2022, 16:06:23
any update on this set? hoping to see this get to GB this year
I want the set to get GB soon as well although I'm not quite sure when that'll happen, in terms of updates:
 - I have confirmed a cable collab.
 - I have received pricing from GMK.
Not quite sure when the best time to run the set will be as GMK lead times have been increasing and sales of GMK sets have been decreasing recently.
As much as I do want to run the set sooner rather than later, I do want the set to actually hit moq and I definitely don't want to change manu.

If you are able to do 250 moq like some of the other sets ran recently, I think it will hit that for sure. I really hope this can happen sooner rather than later.

if you dont mind paying $1k for this set... delivery 2025
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sun, 13 March 2022, 20:03:08
Moq 250 would put this at 150$ for the base kit at the cheapest? 145? That’s a buncha colors.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: Neely_12 on Sun, 13 March 2022, 20:44:56
any update on this set? hoping to see this get to GB this year
I want the set to get GB soon as well although I'm not quite sure when that'll happen, in terms of updates:
 - I have confirmed a cable collab.
 - I have received pricing from GMK.
Not quite sure when the best time to run the set will be as GMK lead times have been increasing and sales of GMK sets have been decreasing recently.
As much as I do want to run the set sooner rather than later, I do want the set to actually hit moq and I definitely don't want to change manu.

If you are able to do 250 moq like some of the other sets ran recently, I think it will hit that for sure. I really hope this can happen sooner rather than later.

if you dont mind paying $1k for this set... delivery 2025

What is the purpose of this comment especially the delivery part. Sounding like people on r/mk. Little exaggerated there
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: Hentoys on Wed, 25 May 2022, 03:11:36
Really love this set!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: ideus on Wed, 15 June 2022, 10:36:42
Is this still coming?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: gotgoodiez on Mon, 25 July 2022, 12:04:12
I hope this set has not died, really looking forward to this...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: infinitum on Mon, 25 July 2022, 13:07:50
this looks sick, glwgb!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: DetectiveNio on Tue, 02 August 2022, 12:39:14
Hark plis come back for this dank set

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: MoarCoffeePlzzz on Tue, 02 August 2022, 17:27:59
Think offering a copy of just the alphas would be nice for those that want to pair it with WoB.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: chaos2theory on Tue, 13 September 2022, 15:16:48
@Hark Just wanted to join the others here in saying this looks absolutely sick.  Really hope there is a GB sometime :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: HappyB0T on Sat, 17 September 2022, 16:06:07
@Hark Just wanted to join the others here in saying this looks absolutely sick.  Really hope there is a GB sometime :D

Yeah but then you would be missing the 7-8-9 num pad legends that are not on the alphas. ( I get that the numbers are still there. ) It would look a little wonky & Splitting the MOQ up would drive the cost up further. Vala Supply is running GMK Lilac on Black 69usd for alt alphas and 125usd for base and its two color. This is more complicated. I'd rather pay 135+ for the whole thing than 85+ for just alphas.

The extension kit pairs really well with WOB.

Also - This set has really grown on me. I'll pickup everything.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | Vendors Announced and Updated Kitting
Post by: just.hymn on Mon, 19 September 2022, 00:37:16
I had a similar design, but this is beautifully executed. Well done
Take my money
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: hark on Wed, 23 November 2022, 10:01:53
Hi all!
Sorry for the lack of updates, unfortunately I've had family issues to deal with over the past year and have had not had any time to work on this set.
However, I still love this set and would eventually love to run it. Are you guys still interested in purchasing GMK 1520 if it were eventually to go into group buy?
If so, I would be glad to do the work required to have it run and get the set made.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: DetectiveNio on Wed, 23 November 2022, 10:14:30
Aw sheesh he's back. Let's do ittt

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: StingrayShuffle on Wed, 23 November 2022, 11:16:57
Count me in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: Elendil-7 on Fri, 25 November 2022, 15:59:11
Hi all!
Sorry for the lack of updates, unfortunately I've had family issues to deal with over the past year and have had not had any time to work on this set.
However, I still love this set and would eventually love to run it. Are you guys still interested in purchasing GMK 1520 if it were eventually to go into group buy?
If so, I would be glad to do the work required to have it run and get the set made.

Sorry to hear; I wish you and your family the best!

I'm personally still very much looking forward to this set if you're still willing to get it produced. I have the perfect board for it! ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: caap on Fri, 25 November 2022, 16:50:01
yes please consider still running these kits!

here to vocalize my support  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: TheWonderBubble on Fri, 25 November 2022, 20:39:34
Hi all!
Sorry for the lack of updates, unfortunately I've had family issues to deal with over the past year and have had not had any time to work on this set.
However, I still love this set and would eventually love to run it. Are you guys still interested in purchasing GMK 1520 if it were eventually to go into group buy?
If so, I would be glad to do the work required to have it run and get the set made.

You still have my attention
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: XiXora on Fri, 25 November 2022, 21:21:13
Still checking regularly!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: Neely_12 on Fri, 25 November 2022, 22:54:16
Hell Yes. Still in for all kits
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: ankit on Fri, 25 November 2022, 23:00:29
+1
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: gotgoodiez on Fri, 25 November 2022, 23:16:46
For sure still in, please run it!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 25 November 2022, 23:17:18
Base n extension
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: tngpq on Sat, 26 November 2022, 02:31:25
If you need a certain number of replies to feel comfortable, count mine in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: mcmcmc on Sat, 26 November 2022, 03:05:02
pls give. thanks.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: neverfail on Sat, 26 November 2022, 05:45:09
This is absolutely beautiful, just saying
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Sun, 27 November 2022, 13:08:04
Hi all!
Sorry for the lack of updates, unfortunately I've had family issues to deal with over the past year and have had not had any time to work on this set.
However, I still love this set and would eventually love to run it. Are you guys still interested in purchasing GMK 1520 if it were eventually to go into group buy?
If so, I would be glad to do the work required to have it run and get the set made.


i'm in, but i'm willing to wait until the timing is right - competing with other keyset group buys and gmk pipeline
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: BlueTongue on Mon, 05 December 2022, 23:38:53
He’s back


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: zuma on Wed, 07 December 2022, 19:00:23
Count me in too  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: sevennationarmy on Sun, 11 December 2022, 11:24:47
Im in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: wz89 on Wed, 28 December 2022, 03:12:17
I never lost interest in this set and am totally still in.

I would also like to take a moment and pass on my regards to you and your family. There are many things far more important than this keyset and I wish you the best in caring for those matters
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: stomaha on Mon, 02 January 2023, 19:57:38
in. big in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: DetectiveNio on Tue, 10 January 2023, 20:23:42
My man came back only to leave again

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: haeland on Sat, 21 January 2023, 10:07:10
in +1 -- lovely retro
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: keepoto on Tue, 24 January 2023, 08:34:27
sorry i just had to

(https://i.imgur.com/UrxlmF2.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: stomaha on Mon, 30 January 2023, 20:47:54
BUMP.

I regret nothing.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: Full on Wed, 12 April 2023, 08:44:56
Yeah - what's the status here? :) I had to search through 7 pages of IC's to find this again  :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: CaesarAZealad on Wed, 12 April 2023, 13:54:15
BUMP.

I regret nothing.
"This can't be good for me but I feel great!" - Socrates
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: mmayhem17 on Wed, 21 June 2023, 14:20:41
Few sets I still want to buy, this is one, so bumping a little more.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Wed, 21 June 2023, 14:54:58
I'd still buy too. Or if it was just an alphas kit to spice up your WoB.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: DeMechanica on Wed, 21 June 2023, 17:42:59
Still in, love this bad boy
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: phatmasterq on Thu, 22 June 2023, 07:38:51
keen. gorgeous set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: Elendil-7 on Thu, 22 June 2023, 16:39:48
I still have faith!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: haeland on Thu, 22 June 2023, 16:41:31
Agreed that the alphas kit would be great (Though I'd love a full set)

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: Neely_12 on Fri, 23 June 2023, 12:34:45
GMK 1520 is back!

I have been wanting this set ever since the IC was posted, so in collaboration with Hark I will be helping bring this set to groupbuy.

We are in talks with a few vendors already, and we're currently in the process of getting up to date quotes for pricing. If anybody has any final suggestions for kitting, etc, please feel free to share. As you may have been able to see, we have implemented a few changes to lower pricing, since the market isn't as strong as it was.

I'm super excited for this set to finally run, and I really hope we can get this set the attention it deserves. Get your wallets ready   :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: ankit on Fri, 23 June 2023, 12:44:42
ily neely
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: DetectiveNio on Fri, 23 June 2023, 12:45:38
GMK 1520 is back!

I have been wanting this set ever since the IC was posted, so in collaboration with Hark I will be helping bring this set to groupbuy.

We are in talks with a few vendors already, and we're currently in the process of getting up to date quotes for pricing. If anybody has any final suggestions for kitting, etc, please feel free to share. As you may have been able to see, we have implemented a few changes to lower pricing, since the market isn't as strong as it was.

I'm super excited for this set to finally run, and I really hope we can get this set the attention it deserves. Get your wallets ready   :cool:
Bless you and hark. Good news good news

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: gotgoodiez on Fri, 23 June 2023, 12:50:13
Thanks for helping move this along Neely, cant wait to join this gb again!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: Meepergon on Fri, 23 June 2023, 13:53:40
LET'S ****ING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

so in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Fri, 23 June 2023, 16:23:54
GMK 1520 is back!

I have been wanting this set ever since the IC was posted, so in collaboration with Hark I will be helping bring this set to groupbuy.

We are in talks with a few vendors already, and we're currently in the process of getting up to date quotes for pricing. If anybody has any final suggestions for kitting, etc, please feel free to share. As you may have been able to see, we have implemented a few changes to lower pricing, since the market isn't as strong as it was.

I'm super excited for this set to finally run, and I really hope we can get this set the attention it deserves. Get your wallets ready   :cool:

i'm here for it. happy to see this set is still definitely a GMK project, and JTK is not being considered
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: stomaha on Fri, 23 June 2023, 18:45:09
i buy
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Fri, 23 June 2023, 22:30:28
Happy to see this finally moving. Thank you Neely and Hark!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: kight on Fri, 23 June 2023, 23:09:08
woooo it's back :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: Rhienfo on Sat, 24 June 2023, 00:02:16
Glad to see such an interesting set with a great theme continue development. Good luck for the rest of the IC and (Hopefully) the group buy as well.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: FiEND on Sat, 24 June 2023, 11:07:30
this one is an absolute no brainer. all in day one.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: DeMechanica on Sun, 25 June 2023, 07:07:26
Huuuuge! So happy to hear it’s back. Niiiiiice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: montereysamuel on Mon, 26 June 2023, 11:15:53
An international/NORDEUK kit would be awesome!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: Neely_12 on Mon, 26 June 2023, 11:44:03
An international/NORDEUK kit would be awesome!

Gonna be honest... 99.99% won't happen. International kits rarely hit moq, so unless there's massive interest for it we're not really looking to add any new kits.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: Theman2k on Mon, 26 June 2023, 15:38:54
GMK 1520 is back!

I have been wanting this set ever since the IC was posted, so in collaboration with Hark I will be helping bring this set to groupbuy.

We are in talks with a few vendors already, and we're currently in the process of getting up to date quotes for pricing. If anybody has any final suggestions for kitting, etc, please feel free to share. As you may have been able to see, we have implemented a few changes to lower pricing, since the market isn't as strong as it was.

I'm super excited for this set to finally run, and I really hope we can get this set the attention it deserves. Get your wallets ready   :cool:

My feedback:

1. Replace the grey f row with the black f row from the extension kit, make the grey f row optional.
This way it can be a great WOB alternative and in my eyes it even looks better.
2. The R1 delete should be F13 sub legend, this way it can fit stuff like the Austin. And change the " R3 key from ~ sublegend to = sub legends, so you would have full numpad on TKL layout.

Other then that it looks great, hope the price will be right for this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 26 June 2023, 16:03:38
R1 delete w F13 sublegend is a neat idea. If you use it you're already gonna not use the insert delete F11/F12 pair...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | November 2022 Update
Post by: Neely_12 on Tue, 27 June 2023, 10:03:35
GMK 1520 is back!

I have been wanting this set ever since the IC was posted, so in collaboration with Hark I will be helping bring this set to groupbuy.

We are in talks with a few vendors already, and we're currently in the process of getting up to date quotes for pricing. If anybody has any final suggestions for kitting, etc, please feel free to share. As you may have been able to see, we have implemented a few changes to lower pricing, since the market isn't as strong as it was.

I'm super excited for this set to finally run, and I really hope we can get this set the attention it deserves. Get your wallets ready   :cool:

My feedback:

1. Replace the grey f row with the black f row from the extension kit, make the grey f row optional.
This way it can be a great WOB alternative and in my eyes it even looks better.
2. The R1 delete should be F13 sub legend, this way it can fit stuff like the Austin. And change the " R3 key from ~ sublegend to = sub legends, so you would have full numpad on TKL layout.

Other then that it looks great, hope the price will be right for this.

1. We want to stay as true to the inspiration as possible, and imo it adds a level of uniqueness to any other wob set. If you don't want to pickup the extension kit, you could always get relgendables or use the f row from a different wob set.

2. I agree with the R1 delete, that will definitely be changed. Regarding the numpad subs, I will definitely look into it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: bshendy on Thu, 07 September 2023, 14:59:34
Bump just because I'm going in on this set and i dont even care
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: bigmaxnonions on Fri, 08 September 2023, 10:29:31
It says that the light blue RAL color will be UV printed and not doubleshot. That makes sense for the caps with 3 colors, but will the Alt and Fn keys be doubleshot or UV printed?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: syryan on Thu, 14 September 2023, 12:04:55
We must keep this alive
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: h40 on Thu, 14 September 2023, 12:27:14
I'm doing my part!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: Theman2k on Thu, 14 September 2023, 13:45:39
Is this dead again?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: Neely_12 on Fri, 15 September 2023, 22:06:18
It says that the light blue RAL color will be UV printed and not doubleshot. That makes sense for the caps with 3 colors, but will the Alt and Fn keys be doubleshot or UV printed?

We plan to make it doubleshot and UV print the squares on the Fn key.

Is this dead again?

Nope. GB is planned for early next year. We will share more details when we get them, and I will say that I can pretty much guarantee this set will ship by the end of next year.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Fri, 15 September 2023, 22:28:49
Awesome

Looking forward to it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: madImpulse on Sat, 16 September 2023, 03:06:44
same here
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: takuto on Sat, 16 September 2023, 07:19:10
GB is planned for early next year. We will share more details when we get them, and I will say that I can pretty much guarantee this set will ship by the end of next year.

LETS. #@$%IN. GO.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: Theman2k on Sun, 17 September 2023, 16:07:47
Long time to go, but at least it's alive  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: WU on Thu, 21 September 2023, 02:08:05
The two biggest points of this color scheme are, I think, the root part. The color of the root is very conspicuous and injects soul into the 1520 keycaps. I like it very much.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: bshendy on Wed, 08 November 2023, 09:41:27
This shall stay alive
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: WU on Thu, 09 November 2023, 00:10:36
The color of the root is really nice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: Neely_12 on Mon, 20 November 2023, 20:57:22
Just wanted to give a little check in post…

Groupbuy is still scheduled for early next year. We are finalizing kitting, pricing, etc.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: takuto on Tue, 21 November 2023, 10:24:21
Just wanted to give a little check in post…

Groupbuy is still scheduled for early next year. We are finalizing kitting, pricing, etc.

We're in the endgame now, fam!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: Rhienfo on Wed, 22 November 2023, 23:22:03
Just wanted to give a little check in post…

Groupbuy is still scheduled for early next year. We are finalizing kitting, pricing, etc.

great to see this :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: mmayhem17 on Fri, 24 November 2023, 16:02:40
that's great news  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | It's back
Post by: _rubik on Mon, 27 November 2023, 20:58:24
Just wanted to give a little check in post…

Groupbuy is still scheduled for early next year. We are finalizing kitting, pricing, etc.

Hell yeah! Great to hear
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: Neely_12 on Wed, 07 February 2024, 00:57:43
Hark and I are super excited to announce that the groupbuy for GMK 1520 will start March 1st and end on the 29th!

Finalized kitting, estimated pricing, and vendors are all listed in the OP.

We would like to thank each of you for your continued interest in the set. It's been a long journey, but it is finally happening so make sure to grab a set when the groupbuy is live!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: Rhienfo on Wed, 07 February 2024, 07:19:32
Hark and I are super excited to announce that the groupbuy for GMK 1520 will start March 1st and end on the 29th!

Finalized kitting, estimated pricing, and vendors are all listed in the OP.

We would like to thank each of you for your continued interest in the set. It's been a long journey, but it is finally happening so make sure to grab a set when the groupbuy is live!

oh it's happening soon :eek:

Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: takuto on Wed, 07 February 2024, 17:02:21
Hark and I are super excited to announce that the groupbuy for GMK 1520 will start March 1st and end on the 29th!

Finalized kitting, estimated pricing, and vendors are all listed in the OP.

We would like to thank each of you for your continued interest in the set. It's been a long journey, but it is finally happening so make sure to grab a set when the groupbuy is live!

LET'S

@#$%IN'

GO
OOOO

Thanks for getting this to GB, Neely! Shoutout to those of us that kept the faith :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: mr_foggy on Fri, 09 February 2024, 19:47:14
I'm so in
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: stomaha on Fri, 09 February 2024, 22:34:42
in in in
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: Rob27shred on Sat, 10 February 2024, 09:29:18
Hark and I are super excited to announce that the groupbuy for GMK 1520 will start March 1st and end on the 29th!

Finalized kitting, estimated pricing, and vendors are all listed in the OP.

We would like to thank each of you for your continued interest in the set. It's been a long journey, but it is finally happening so make sure to grab a set when the groupbuy is live!

Nice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: h40 on Sat, 10 February 2024, 09:30:23
Hark and I are super excited to announce that the groupbuy for GMK 1520 will start March 1st and end on the 29th!

Finalized kitting, estimated pricing, and vendors are all listed in the OP.

We would like to thank each of you for your continued interest in the set. It's been a long journey, but it is finally happening so make sure to grab a set when the groupbuy is live!
Super excited for this. Thanks for sticking with it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: vheissu on Thu, 15 February 2024, 12:20:05
Is it March yet?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: Neely_12 on Mon, 19 February 2024, 21:55:24
Little Update:

The 1.25u Fn will also have the blocks on either side of it like the 1.5u. Both of these will be doubleshot, not UV printed.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: ideus on Tue, 27 February 2024, 14:16:09
Heads up!: The final kitting images are not available.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: Neely_12 on Tue, 27 February 2024, 21:22:56
Heads up!: The final kitting images are not available.

Thanks for the heads up! Will fix asap  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: Trackpoint on Wed, 06 March 2024, 09:26:23
Is there a GB thread for this? I missed that it had started, seems like most vendors have it up now.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK 1520 | GB Announced!
Post by: avtar on Sat, 09 March 2024, 19:45:25
GB page: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=122578.0

Is there a GB thread for this? I missed that it had started, seems like most vendors have it up now.