Author Topic: Interest Check for Blank Colored Modifiers (modeled after OTD.kr) (Read 24342 times)

noodles256 · « **on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 18:15:32 »

Update 2:

Due to the substantial difference between lettering and blank. This will be a group buy for blank keys (shift, alt, and control)

I understand if you want to back out. Please log your interests however if you would like to purchase a set of blank modifiers.

However, I won't mind leading the group buy for the white lettering if enough people log their interests for that.

P.S. pricing for black lettering is the same as the pricing for white lettering

Pricing Update:

Pricing for blank keycaps is as follows:

25 sets $26.98 / set
50 sets $15.21 / set
75 sets $11.63 / set
100 sets $9.85 / set
150 sets $8.06 / set
200 sets $7.16 / set

Pricing Update:

Pricing for this set of 6 keys with white lettering is as follows:

25 sets $52.00 / set
50 sets $28.53 / set
75 sets $21.38 / set
100 sets $17.80 / set
150 sets $14.22 / set
200 sets $12.43 / set

Update:
1. Alt and Control Modifiers will be 1.25 sized so they can fit Filco/Das/Ducky.
2. 2 Shift keys sizes: 2.25 and 2.75, standard Filco/Das/Ducky

Colors will be:
RR for Control
VCS/VCM for Shift
BFN for Alt

- Feel free to make color suggestions.
- special thanks to Dox for keycap sizes =]

Pictures:

Credits to OTD.kr for good picture and keycap design

OTD

Signature Plastics Colors

Credits to fssbzz for this

90b780bd

DaemonRaccoon · « **Reply #1 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 18:18:06 »

Looks more like BFN to me, but the white balance might be off.

cactux · « **Reply #2 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 19:35:20 »

Count me in for 2 of each, as long as they are suitable for my FLICO Majestouch 2. BTW how much do you think it will cost this time to ship to Australia?

chuckading · « **Reply #3 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 19:36:18 »

I'm interested, how will this look on a filco? are the size of the modifier's correct for the 87 key board? Any chance font/character layout could match Round 3? or have the option to get a set that matches round 3 MO?

DaemonRaccoon · « **Reply #4 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 19:37:55 »

Will the Alt and Control keys be 1.25 (as on a Filco, Leopold, etc.) or 1.5 (as in the photo) keys wide? Also how much will this cost me?

noodles256 · « **Reply #5 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 19:40:41 »

Quote from: chuckading;351003

I'm interested, how will this look on a filco? are the size of the modifier's correct for the 87 key board? Any chance font/character layout could match Round 3? or have the option to get a set that matches round 3 MO?

Font will be standard and it should fit any tenkeyless board. The modifiers on the "STANDARD" if I am not mistake are also regular sized and use the standard filco-esque font.

Main problem is if it will match the standard set (colorwise) well.

cactux · « **Reply #6 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 19:56:35 »

Quote from: noodles256;351006

Font will be standard and it should fit any tenkeyless board. The modifiers on the "STANDARD" if I am not mistake are also regular sized and use the standard filco-esque font.

Main problem is if it will match the standard set (colorwise) well.

Do you think is possible to request a sample, to make sure that everything is okay?

reaper · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 20:20:40 »

I'm definitely interested but of course, depending on the price and colors offer.

noodles256 · « **Reply #8 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 21:09:22 »

just sent the quote request to SP, should be expected reply in the next couple of days

Cata1yst · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 21:28:23 »

Interested if it fits a filco.

Dox · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 21:39:12 »

Interested too!

calavera · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 21:40:02 »

I will be in for several sets IF there are two kinds of RGB sets. One as pictured above which actually WON'T fit filcos, and one that do. So basically both 1.25 and 1.5 RGB sets. Otherwise you're alienating a lot of regular tenkeyless users since the 1.5 is for a win keyless version which isn't really mainstream.

Also is it just me or does the font alignment on the RGB pictured seem random? Control seems more centered than the Alt and Shift.

noodles256 · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 21:44:36 »

The modifiers are 1.25? I was sure they were 1.5

Do you know how long the shift key must be?

Brummell · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 21:55:50 »

I'm in for a couple of sets. It wouldn't bother me if the ALT were a little darker than that, maybe BFK? I'm good with whatever everyone else wants though.

cactux · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 21:58:02 »

The shift keys in my Flico have different sizes

Dox · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 21:58:05 »

modifiers= 1.25 units
left shift= 2.25 units
right shift= 2.75 units

noodles256 · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 22:10:03 »

Quote from: Dox;351088

modifiers= 1.25 units
left shift= 2.25 units
right shift= 2.75 units

thank you Dox!

These are for filco/das/ducky correct?

Dox · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 24 May 2011, 22:16:50 »

StinkyTofu · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 00:04:11 »

Simple & colorful! I would be interested in one set!

calavera · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 00:05:37 »

You should have no problem getting 30 buyers for the two different sets as I'm sure a lot of people will be buying multiple sets. One RGB set for filco/das/ducky and one RGB set for win keyless.

chuckading · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 00:09:32 »

Also, since these keys will be made by SP, are you planning to use the DCS?(I think it's called that) profile that Group 1 and Group 3 MO sets were made with? If so..., please note, these will look super crappy being a different profile than stock filco/ducky etc. keys once placed on a board with stock keys. They would ideally fit on a board with existing SP keys of the DCS profile. I think the font should match group 3, group1, or blank. I think offering all three would also beneficial. I'm betting most of your orders would be for the set that matched Group 3's MO. Anybody else?

Mr. Perfect · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 00:29:15 »

Right justified font? The picture shows left justified and most keys are left justified(IE, the text starts on the left edge of the key).

Random thought: I like how "Control" is actually spelled out, not shortened to "Ctrl". Would "Alternate" fit on the "Alt" key?

noodles256 · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 00:35:34 »

my mistake on right justified, I actually meant left lol

if there is to much discrepancy, they will probably be blank.

calavera - are the measurements different for win keyless?

if the measurements are to different, I am only going to stick with getting a Filco/Das/Ducky compatible set

calavera · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 03:28:54 »

The win keyless are wider of course. So yes they're different.
Just have TWO options. No alternate fonts, no different wording, no stupid starcraft logos and all that bs.

1x RGB set for filco/das/ducky/poker with fonts or no fonts. (forgot about the poker)
1x RGB set for win keyless with fonts or no fonts.

Although there is far less demand for the win keyless ones, people should keep in mind that the win keyless alt and ctrl fit noppoo choco mini's. The right shift obviously doesn't.
But see how many are interested in each and if one comes up short, ditch it. (It'd be neat if the RGB set for filco/das/ducky/poker included win keyless alt and ctrl though lol)
I have a feeling the win keyless won't be that popular.

Keep it simple so we can move this quick.
Also, shamelessly taken pic from sixty's thread in deskthority:

I'm not sure how similar the color is to the OTD one but I prefer the above but with white fonts.

explicit · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 06:38:13 »

I would be interrested in a couple of sets, but would prefer if you added a 1.25 left shift for all the ISO-keyboards out there. Just make every set include both kinds of shifts?

sixty · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 07:13:39 »

I made up these colors with OTD member Uranium about two months back or so and ran a group order for them here.
The first batch that Signature Plastics delivered was messed up and had randomly bold and centered legends. You can see that on the OTD pics on the Control key. The bad news is that they ran out of the blue plastic with no restockplanned, so you will not be able to make the exact same keys anymore. All the blues they have now are a very different shade.

Anyway, for some eye-candy here are the final pictures I took the other day of the final keys:

calavera · « **Reply #26 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 07:20:01 »

Still desperately waiting for you to PM me with good news over at deskthority. I go there a few times every day to be disappointed there's no message.

sixty · « **Reply #27 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 07:28:20 »

Quote from: calavera;351216

Still desperately waiting for you to PM me with good news over at deskthority. I go there a few times every day to be disappointed there's no message.

When your office table looks like this...

..**** can take a while to sort out

calavera · « **Reply #28 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 09:13:56 »

How hard could it be? Get on with it!

keyboardlover · « **Reply #29 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 10:00:48 »

Reminds me of this Italian restaurant near me - occasionally they are "out" of things like "pizza" and "olive oil" and "parmisian cheese".

soulfree914 · « **Reply #30 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 10:22:12 »

Anyone want to add a 1.75 right shift for Noppoo Choc Mini - style keyboards?Geez.. I desperately need one.

mikeruth · « **Reply #31 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 11:09:45 »

I will want two sets (one each for my Filco and Leopold), depending on final colors ans price.

jblack801 · « **Reply #32 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 13:21:18 »

I might be up for it if Soulfree gets his way, I'd like some for my Noppoo Choc Mini. But then again, if I'm getting the shift, I might want the 1.0 alt as well.

7bit · « **Reply #33 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 14:30:07 »

Quote from: sixty;351220

When your office table looks like this...

Show Image

..**** can take a while to sort out :D

^^^ This is lame!

Only so few key caps on your office table.

You should see iMav's house right now!

Quote from: keyboardlover;351265

Reminds me of this Italian restaurant near me - occasionally they are "out" of things like "pizza" and "olive oil" and "parmisian cheese".

Maybe, you eat too much!

Quote from: soulfree914;351281

Anyone want to add a 1.75 right shift for Noppoo Choc Mini - style keyboards?Geez.. I desperately need one.

These are already on the list for Round 4!

Lpb45 · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:01:26 »

definatley in for atleast 2 sets maybe more depending on the price.

gilgam · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 15:36:13 »

As usual the ISO whining guy is asking for an Left shift ISO Key ...
Will he ever be heard

Thanks

Dox · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 17:19:19 »

Quote from: soulfree914;351281

Anyone want to add a 1.75 right shift for Noppoo Choc Mini - style keyboards?Geez.. I desperately need one.

I would really want a couple of those too! my custom keyboard is using a 1.75 right shift.

calavera · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 20:01:25 »

As 7bit said already, the 1.75 shift for noppoos will be available in group buy 4. Which I'd guess would start coming July.

noodles256 · « **Reply #38 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 20:05:28 »

Pricing info should be available tomorrow. Looks like interest for the winkeyless version is very small, looking back it only looks like 2 or 3 want it so that will probably not be a part of this order.

Caps will have white lettering. This is 99% certain, will ask if can get the same price in case a couple want blanks or blacks

explicit · « **Reply #39 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 20:20:56 »

What about that 1.25 left shift for ISO keyboards? Will RGB kit be a part of the next group buy maybe?

calavera · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 23:16:25 »

Looks like it's just standard RGB set for filco/ducky/leopold/pokerx with white fonts.
But since SP ran out of the blue plastic, I dunno what that blue should replace them.

noodles256 · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 25 May 2011, 23:32:42 »

melissa didn't tell me about the blue running out?

The color blue that I used in the quote request was BFN

soulfree914 · « **Reply #42 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 00:17:38 »

Quote from: 7bit;351378

These are already on the list for Round 4!

Awesome!

noodles256 · « **Reply #43 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 11:31:33 »

Pricing info released.

Group buy is more than likely canceled due to pricing unless we can get at least 75-100 orders which I doubt. Update is in OP

chuckading · « **Reply #44 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 14:23:14 »

Quote from: 7bit;351378

These are already on the list for Round 4!

7bit, Any chance Round 4 can also have these colored modifiers that'll be consistent w/ Round 3's font?

Lpb45 · « **Reply #45 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 14:29:30 »

7bit already said he would be including these in Round 4 the round 3 thread. SP's pricing on some of this stuff is just ridiculous, we just bought 50,000 keys from them.

DaemonRaccoon · « **Reply #46 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 15:31:49 »

Allahu ackbar?

NormaJean · « **Reply #47 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 16:19:59 »

Count me in for 4 sets

placebo guy · « **Reply #48 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 17:12:09 »

Hook me up for 1 set.

wanabe · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 17:17:08 »

i'm surprised that nobody has posted this yet...dt has this exact group buy going on right now.

http://deskthority.net/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=751

calavera · « **Reply #50 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 17:49:50 »

those are "error" key caps. Font alignment is centered more than they should be.

wanabe · « **Reply #51 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 18:04:29 »

Quote from: calavera;351815

those are "error" key caps. Font alignment is centered more than they should be.

The 1.25 sized ones might be OK, there's no note of an error on those. seems like a good deal to me since nobody seems to want the 1.5s anyways

noodles256 · « **Reply #52 on:** Thu, 26 May 2011, 20:41:13 »

emailed her back to see how much cheaper it would be for blanks, but considered this MO

slashed, hacked, and CANCELED

calavera · « **Reply #53 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 00:28:59 »

Quote from: noodles256;351879

emailed her back to see how much cheaper it would be for blanks, but considered this MO

slashed, hacked, and CANCELED

Why?

noodles256 · « **Reply #54 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 01:11:39 »

Quote from: calavera;351945

Why?

Pricing, I don't even have 30 interested as of now.

How can I get 75-100?

cactux · « **Reply #55 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 02:25:46 »

Quote from: noodles256;351951

Pricing, I don't even have 30 interested as of now.

How can I get 75-100?

But may be some of us can get 2 or 3 sets

noodles256 · « **Reply #56 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 02:28:18 »

Quote from: cactux;351959

But may be some of us can get 2 or 3 sets

That is already accounted for. I have around 10 interested, at least that posted, with no one getting more than 3 sets except for 1

calavera · « **Reply #57 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 02:36:43 »

It has only been TWO days though.

xis · « **Reply #58 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 04:48:44 »

i would definitely be interested! been looking for this since i missed the short deskthority run

Brummell · « **Reply #59 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 06:12:34 »

I guess we can get them in Group Buy 4, which if it goes like GB3 we should have in about 2032.

noodles256 · « **Reply #60 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 09:19:20 »

Quote from: calavera;351965

It has only been TWO days though.

impatience is my number one trait,

The thread is still open, people can log their interests still. if enough people start to post they want # sets , we will continue and if not, no

ambroise · « **Reply #61 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 14:57:19 »

I'd be in for at least 2 sets maybe more.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #62 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 16:27:32 »

If this were to ACTUALLY happen I'd be in for 2-4 sets.

Dox · « **Reply #63 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 17:04:55 »

I'd be in for 2 sets.

cactux · « **Reply #64 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 17:21:20 »

I'd be in for 2 sets

rodya · « **Reply #65 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 20:49:47 »

I'd be in for 2-4 sets if blank.

noodles256 · « **Reply #66 on:** Fri, 27 May 2011, 21:35:40 »

waiting for response on different editions of the set.

black, white, blank

Laggy-gaga · « **Reply #67 on:** Sun, 29 May 2011, 04:03:49 »

well
the rgb samples from OTD look great
I will go for 5 of each

speakeasy · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 29 May 2011, 04:13:54 »

Hey now, this is the 21st century. They don't like to be called colored.

litster · « **Reply #69 on:** Sun, 29 May 2011, 17:21:13 »

Count me in. I am in for 2 sets. I will buy some keyboards just so I can use these beauties.

noodles256 · « **Reply #70 on:** Sun, 29 May 2011, 23:15:09 »

no response on black or blank keys. will update when I get a response from melissa

noodles256 · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 31 May 2011, 14:31:19 »

melissa finally responded and I updated OP with information

morcles · « **Reply #72 on:** Tue, 31 May 2011, 16:52:28 »

Quote from: ripster;353781

Wow, that pricing is out of CRTL.

Yes, that's what I thought.
Look what blank colored modifiers Round3 still has for you at 30 cents each:

1 left ..... BLUEBLANKR4U225.........0 $0.3......1 Blue blank key
1 left ..... BLUEBLANKR4U275.........0 $0.3......1 Blue blank key
in stock ... ORANGEBLANKR4U125.......0 $0.3......1 Orange blank key
in stock ... CLEARBLANKR4U125........0 $0.3......1 Clear blank key
in stock ... BLACKBLANKR4U125........0 $0.3......1 Black blank key
in stock ... WHITEBLANKR4U125........0 $0.3......1 White blank key

Not exactly an RGB set, but for $1.80/set, it's hard to complain.
I think Round4 (in a distant future) could offer similar pricing for a RGB set.

noodles256 · « **Reply #73 on:** Tue, 31 May 2011, 16:56:43 »

yea, not exactly the best. I'll keep the thread open anyway

reaper · « **Reply #74 on:** Tue, 31 May 2011, 19:00:43 »

They're gettin a bit pricey, aren't they. lol I'm in for maybe a couple of sets with white lettering if that ever happens.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #75 on:** Tue, 31 May 2011, 21:27:40 »

I'm out

calavera · « **Reply #76 on:** Tue, 31 May 2011, 21:59:17 »

If it's not lettered then there's no point for me.

RoboPhung · « **Reply #77 on:** Wed, 01 June 2011, 17:46:57 »

Interested in 2 sets of blanks.

I would also be interested in two sets of the lettered if u can get secure the pricing for 50 sets.

jat4 · « **Reply #78 on:** Wed, 08 June 2011, 03:54:57 »

I'd be in for a set of lettered.

litster · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 17 June 2011, 02:20:52 »

Maybe this could be added to group buy round 4?

noodles256 · « **Reply #80 on:** Fri, 17 June 2011, 02:38:58 »

i think that was the plan

litster · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 17 June 2011, 02:39:55 »

Awesome!

marvkip · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 17 June 2011, 03:27:04 »

I'm in for some blanks. COLORED KEYCAPS

Lester · « **Reply #83 on:** Fri, 17 June 2011, 06:46:57 »

Once I decide which keyboard to buy I'll definately be interested for those keycaps.

pederlol · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 23 June 2011, 17:22:52 »

Will it be possible to get a 1.25 shift key as well for us nordic people?

Then I'd be in for a set with lettering if you could get the 50$ price...

dreamingftw · « **Reply #85 on:** Thu, 23 June 2011, 18:20:11 »

So... will there be another try at this group buy?

litster · « **Reply #86 on:** Thu, 23 June 2011, 19:18:48 »

As posted by noodles256 on page 6, this should be part of round 4 group buy.

JAMM0N · « **Reply #87 on:** Fri, 01 July 2011, 01:09:40 »

waiting for group 4 but if there is a set of these would be interested. although i wish they weren't so bright of a color but no problem whatever is there i would like to buy blue or reds with white lettering. if blacks i'm even down for that waiting for group 4 buy!

kaiserreich · « **Reply #88 on:** Fri, 01 July 2011, 01:23:11 »

What difference are these with the ones sixty is selling at Deskthorithy?

noodles256 · « **Reply #89 on:** Wed, 06 July 2011, 00:16:59 »

not in the mood to wait for these for Round 4 and definitely don't want to wait for that long to get them sorted out with the other 50k. Gonna start a new thread for orders, gonna do white lettering

JAMM0N · « **Reply #90 on:** Wed, 06 July 2011, 00:34:11 »

White lettering ftw. I have some coming btw. Red with white but not engraved. Maybe someone will be inyerest and dont have to wait for keycaps. Should bd worried about custom keycaps.

calavera · « **Reply #91 on:** Wed, 06 July 2011, 02:17:31 »

White lettering FTW. not meant to be racist in any way

litster · « **Reply #92 on:** Wed, 06 July 2011, 03:30:32 »

Quote from: noodles256;374322

not in the mood to wait for these for Round 4 and definitely don't want to wait for that long to get them sorted out with the other 50k. Gonna start a new thread for orders, gonna do white lettering

Alrighty then. Ready to pay when you are ready take my money!

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Author Topic: Interest Check for Blank Colored Modifiers (modeled after OTD.kr) (Read 24342 times)