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geekhack Marketplace => Interest Checks => Topic started by: janglad on Sun, 25 November 2018, 16:57:56

Title: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: janglad on Sun, 25 November 2018, 16:57:56
Hey!

Allow me to introduce you to the coolest keyset of the season: DSA Frost!  (http://Clavier.xyz/frost)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bf9af38cd8366a6d9fab622/1543090008933/M60_Angle.jpg?format=2500w)


This name may ring a bell for some of the more seasoned members of the community, as it was my very first IC. In the 2 years since I have used my experience from GMK 9009 and Modern Dolch, and have completely redone the set.  I've been planning to re-release this set for a while, but I figured there was no better time than now with winter right around the corner!

Inspiration

(https://photos.pierreetvacances.com/admin/fp2/photos/pano/1368x456/WEB_33701_pano.jpg)

As the name might suggest, this set is inspired by those cold winter days. The combo of sky blue modifiers and snow white alphas makes for the set's minimal yet fresh look. Add to this some blue-grey accents representing those breathtaking mountain peaks, and you've got a set that will freshen up any board!

Profile

(https://i.postimg.cc/TwfnxpZz/Mech27-Side.jpg)

Don't let the name "DSA" fool you, this won't be made with paper thin walls. Frost will be made with thick, dye sublimated PBT plastic. Combining the durability of PBT plastic with the premium feel of thicker keycaps will make this keyset worthy to be on your keyboard! :) 

Kit design

Another benefit of designing a keyset in DSA profile is the great flexibility with which you can design kits. As you can see, I didn't opt to go with one big and expensive base kit. Splitting up the kits into smaller segments means you can customize your order to your needs. This way, you won't be paying for keys you don't need but people with more exotic layouts can still get all keys to fit their boards.

Alphas

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/t/5bf88f33c2241bd501fb5248/1543016258976/Kit_Alpha.jpg?format=2500w)

60% Modifiers

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/t/5bf88f4f4ae237e15d40e295/1543016279862/Kit_60.jpg?format=2500w)

TKL Modifiers

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/t/5bf88f614ae237e15d40e39f/1543074782413/Kit_TKL.jpg?format=2500w)

Speciality Modifiers

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/t/5bf88f8d21c67c5581df953f/1543074791204/Kit_Speciality.jpg?format=2500w)

40% Modifiers

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/t/5bf975bf352f534626cacd7f/1543075270580/Kit_40.jpg?format=2500w)

Numpad

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/t/5bf88f72c2241bd501fb55f0/1543074794903/Kit_Numpad.jpg?format=2500w)

Accents

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/t/5bf88fad8985839163a8f23f/1543074786521/Kit_Iso.jpg?format=2500w)

Regular Spacebars

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/t/5bf89016032be49110fe3c30/1543074802106/Kit_Spacebar_Regular.jpg?format=2500w)

Small Spacebars

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/t/5bf9743e032be4911006e680/1543074888006/Kit_Scacebars_Small.jpg?format=2500w)

A few combination examples


Render gallery

M60-A by RAMA

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bf9e2accd8366a6d9fd681b/1543103179877/M60_Top.jpg?format=2500w)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bf9af38cd8366a6d9fab622/1543090008933/M60_Angle.jpg?format=2500w)

Minitomic by AtomKB

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bf9e2ac40ec9ad433a62388/1543103205743/Minitomic_Angle.jpg?format=2500w)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bfa8807f950b75bc4c9c6ab/1543145497221/Minitomic_Top.jpg?format=2500w)

Whitefox by Kono

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bf9af3c0ebbe88c33995289/1543090027967/Whitefox_Top.jpg?format=2500w)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bf9e2b1b8a045b4c0288981/1543103193887/Whitefox_Angle.jpg?format=2500w)

HBCP by Hineybush

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bfb20600ebbe88c33a842d4/1543184531738/HBCP_Top.jpg?format=2500w)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bfb206021c67c5581fa8ce0/1543184523393/HBCP_Angle.jpg?format=2500w)

Mech27 by 27

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bfaa027b8a045b4c02e89e8/1543151686832/Mech27_Angle.jpg?format=2500w)

(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a02c663268b961642ad2bbf/5bf9af38032be491100a27d7/5bfaa02740ec9ad433ac2a31/1543151715174/Mech27_Top.jpg?format=2500w)


 If you're interested in this keyset please consider filling in this Google form, it really help a lot to see which kits will hit MOQ :)  (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3BqW4HfsFXIlBWzjxx5swa44FxAktabzsEfxF1cXM6zZ5RQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: SolidCactus on Sun, 25 November 2018, 17:03:04
Very nice!
Title: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: William_S_Jones on Sun, 25 November 2018, 18:40:21
I like it, just filled out your IC form. The number pad kit isnt’t listed on your IC check. If this set makes it, I’ll be in for alphas, 40%, number pad, & regualr/small space bar kits.


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Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: Mcnos on Sun, 25 November 2018, 19:07:56
It's cold, I like it.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: William_S_Jones on Sun, 25 November 2018, 19:10:01
Quote from: Mcnos on Sun, 25 November 2018, 19:07:56
It's cold, I like it.
Same here!!!


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Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: holtenc on Sun, 25 November 2018, 20:17:10
I would be in for most kits. I like the gray accent.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: saucybulgogi on Sun, 25 November 2018, 20:59:47
Love the color way. Any chance of an ergodox kit?


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Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: ChrisSwires on Mon, 26 November 2018, 02:17:08
If it's not SP, who the manufacturer? I kind of presumed keyreative were out of the DSA game.

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Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: janglad on Mon, 26 November 2018, 04:48:09
Quote from: ChrisSwires on Mon, 26 November 2018, 02:17:08
If it's not SP, who the manufacturer? I kind of presumed keyreative were out of the DSA game.

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I was planning on using Keyreative yeah, Zfrontier told me they were going to put me in touch with them so I assume there's no issue there?

Either way, this very much still is an interest check right now. I'll have to see if there's enough demand for this to be turned into a GB, but I was quite impressed when trying Keyreative DSA at a meetup so wanted to give this IC a shot.
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: janglad on Mon, 26 November 2018, 04:48:32
Quote from: saucybulgogi on Sun, 25 November 2018, 20:59:47
Love the color way. Any chance of an ergodox kit?


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If there is enough demand and/or MOQ is low enough that could be an option yes :)
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: ChrisSwires on Mon, 26 November 2018, 04:55:34
Quote from: janglad on Mon, 26 November 2018, 04:48:09
Quote from: ChrisSwires on Mon, 26 November 2018, 02:17:08
If it's not SP, who the manufacturer? I kind of presumed keyreative were out of the DSA game.

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I was planning on using Keyreative yeah, Zfrontier told me they were going to put me in touch with them so I assume there's no issue there?

Either way, this very much still is an interest check right now. I'll have to see if there's enough demand for this to be turned into a GB, but I was quite impressed when trying Keyreative DSA at a meetup so wanted to give this IC a shot.
I only have reservations given they changed starry night round 2 from DSA to Kam mid run thanks to issues with the supplier of the blank caps. Maybe they've managed to change to a more reliable supplier. Personally I'm not a fan of keyreative DSA as it stands and would opt for sp everytime. Only the price is attractive with keyreative.

That being said, love the design, and watching with interest!

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Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: rejuvienate on Mon, 26 November 2018, 05:46:31
They are really nice! Will get one if available
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: rachel on Mon, 26 November 2018, 22:40:55
I think my hands will feel cold typing on this keyset. Great work!


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Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: Ashardalon on Wed, 28 November 2018, 20:52:27
I love it and want it, sign me up!
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: Marutks on Wed, 12 December 2018, 13:42:00
very nice...
I am not sure about DSA profile
Title: Re: [IC] DSA Frost
Post by: RamenTechMech on Sat, 05 January 2019, 01:32:07
Is this project still happening? Would like to know since this set looks really clean  :thumb: