[IC] 40% mod kits

[evangs]

As the 40% form factor gains more momentum, I think it would be cool for KeyCap group buys to offer a consolidated 40% mod pack the provides support for the various 40% boards out there.  This would combine the buying power of all 40% users and make such a kit more viable.  I have been playing around with the various modifier sizes used between the different 40s out there and came up with a kit that would work on a uniform profile board (DSA, SA-R3, etc).  Profiled sets would take a bit more work.  Anyways, let me know what you think of this idea and any suggestions or improvements.

The Mod Kit Itself


Various 40% Boards with a fake keyset utilizing this mod pack

[jdcarpe]

Hey, that's a great idea!

[evangs]

Hey, that's a great idea!

Thanks!

[funderburker]

These are nice! Only if you had an kit for the MA42. Would so want this.

[evangs]

These are nice! Only if you had an kit for the MA42. Would so want this.

This might support it already, what are the key sizes for that board?

[funderburker]

These are nice! Only if you had an kit for the MA42. Would so want this.

This might support it already, what are the key sizes for that board?

Mmm, that would need two 2.25u keys and Shift/Backspace is 1.5u.

[chuckdee]

I'm in!  (possibly for 2!)  Great idea... I've been scrounging around since I got my planck.  And I'm looking at your Van, but don't like the keycaps set.

[evangs]

These are nice! Only if you had an kit for the MA42. Would so want this.

This might support it already, what are the key sizes for that board?

Mmm, that would need two 2.25u keys and Shift/Backspace is 1.5u.

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not all of the legends are perfect, but there are correct keycap sizes to cover the board

[evangs]

I'm in!  (possibly for 2!)  Great idea... I've been scrounging around since I got my planck.  And I'm looking at your Van, but don't like the keycaps set.

Thanks for the feedback!

[funderburker]

not all of the legends are perfect, but there are correct keycap sizes to cover the board

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Wow, that looks gorgeous! Would be interested!

[evangs]

not all of the legends are perfect, but there are correct keycap sizes to cover the board

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Wow, that looks gorgeous! Would be interested!

Cool!

[climbalima]

would like it in a granite like colorway to go with as many sets as possible.

[evangs]

would like it in a granite like colorway to go with as many sets as possible.

Yeah I'm not actually proposing a set here, more trying to solidify a set of modifiers that could be a child deal on all new keycap sets.  That way us 40%ers could utilize all these cool sets on our boards too!

[funderburker]

would like it in a granite like colorway to go with as many sets as possible.

Yeah I'm not actually proposing a set here, more trying to solidify a set of modifiers that could be a child deal on all new keycap sets.  That way us 40%ers could utilize all these cool sets on our boards too!

It's an wonderful idea. If this gains momentum, I could finally buy a key set! Owning only a 40% has it's downsides - can't get any keysets without a bunch of "useless" keys.

[evangs]

would like it in a granite like colorway to go with as many sets as possible.

Yeah I'm not actually proposing a set here, more trying to solidify a set of modifiers that could be a child deal on all new keycap sets.  That way us 40%ers could utilize all these cool sets on our boards too!

It's an wonderful idea. If this gains momentum, I could finally buy a key set! Owning only a 40% has it's downsides - can't get any keysets without a bunch of "useless" keys.

Yeah that's exactly what I'm trying to solve

[funderburker]

It's an wonderful idea. If this gains momentum, I could finally buy a key set! Owning only a 40% has it's downsides - can't get any keysets without a bunch of "useless" keys.

Yeah that's exactly what I'm trying to solve

[nubbinator]

The 40% keyboard user is still a super minority.  I think it makes more sense to look at what's in existing Tsangan and standard modifier sets and cutting down the 40% pack to the bare minimum.  It may make the cap set more expensive than some people want to pay, but it avoids fragmentation of sets and duplication of keys.  Set fragmentation really has been the GB killer lately.

[evangs]

The 40% keyboard user is still a super minority.  I think it makes more sense to look at what's in existing Tsangan and standard modifier sets and cutting down the 40% pack to the bare minimum.  It may make the cap set more expensive than some people want to pay, but it avoids fragmentation of sets and duplication of keys.  Set fragmentation really has been the GB killer lately.

That is a good point

[William_S_Jones]

I like this 40% kit. Skully dazed has done pretty well w/ the 40% kits he offers. I believe eventually complete 40% kits will become a standard. I really hope you get the chance to speak with Skullydazed soon.

[evangs]

I like this 40% kit. Skully dazed has done pretty well w/ the 40% kits he offers. I believe eventually complete 40% kits will become a standard. I really hope you get the chance to speak with Skullydazed soon.

Can you point me to some of those?

[William_S_Jones]

I like this 40% kit. Skully dazed has done pretty well w/ the 40% kits he offers. I believe eventually complete 40% kits will become a standard. I really hope you get the chance to speak with Skullydazed soon.

Can you point me to some of those?

this is his most recent:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79282.0
& his website
https://shop.clueboard.co/Modern-Selectric-Black-Planck-Base-Set.html

[evangs]

I like this 40% kit. Skully dazed has done pretty well w/ the 40% kits he offers. I believe eventually complete 40% kits will become a standard. I really hope you get the chance to speak with Skullydazed soon.

Can you point me to some of those?

this is his most recent:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79282.0
& his website
https://shop.clueboard.co/Modern-Selectric-Black-Planck-Base-Set.html

Oh cool, I met him at the SoCal meetup

[William_S_Jones]

I like this 40% kit. Skully dazed has done pretty well w/ the 40% kits he offers. I believe eventually complete 40% kits will become a standard. I really hope you get the chance to speak with Skullydazed soon.

Can you point me to some of those?

this is his most recent:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79282.0
& his website
https://shop.clueboard.co/Modern-Selectric-Black-Planck-Base-Set.html

Oh cool, I met him at the SoCal meetup

Even better, I know everything is going to go well & keep up the great work!

[Skuloth]

I would like to see 1u keys for [{ and ]} as well as `~ and \|.

[evangs]

I would like to see 1u keys for [{ and ]} as well as `~ and \|.

Good to know, thanks

[Skuloth]

I would like to see 1u keys for [{ and ]} as well as `~ and \|.

Good to know, thanks

Im probably one of few people that actually uses those as main layer keys on 40%s, but w/e.

My planck wishes all of its mod keys matched

[evangs]

I would like to see 1u keys for [{ and ]} as well as `~ and \|.

Good to know, thanks

Im probably one of few people that actually uses those as main layer keys on 40%s, but w/e.

My planck wishes all of its mod keys matched

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I hear ya, I'm all about correct legends on my mini boards ;)

[funderburker]

I would like to see 1u keys for [{ and ]} as well as `~ and \|.

Preach!