[IC] GMK First Love - Final Updates (8/23/19)

[Ultimatum]

It looks good. But I want Lilac legend on white base alphas (or dark purple on white). Can you do it for me?

[ogWalker]

rama cap avail? will you announce the kit prices soon? super stoked for this one

[upas]

It looks good. But I want Lilac legend on white base alphas (or dark purple on white). Can you do it for me?

You might want to check out GMK Moondust!

[depletedvespene]

I'd like to chime in to point out a minor problem in the base kit regarding ISO support (which, some may be surprised by this, was NOT my first love).

As the kit stands now, you've got neither full UK ISO support nor full US ISO support, but are instead falling "in the middle of the pond", producing something called "Atlantis ISO". To fix this in the base kit, you have two (ok, three) options:

1) Complete the US ISO support. To do this, replace the R3 #~ key with an R3 \| key instead. The R4 \| key has to remain.

2) Complete the UK ISO support. To do this, do not remove anything, add the three missing keys in R1: `¬, 2" and 3£, and add the missing key in R3: '@.

3) Offer full UK+US ISO support. To do this, do not remove anything, add the three missing keys in R1: `¬, 2" and 3£, and add the two missing keys in R3: '@ and \|.

Hope this helps!

[sevenseacat]

I bet they use ANSI in Atlantis though

[Puddsy]

I'd like to chime in to point out a minor problem in the base kit regarding ISO support (which, some may be surprised by this, was NOT my first love).

As the kit stands now, you've got neither full UK ISO support nor full US ISO support, but are instead falling "in the middle of the pond", producing something called "Atlantis ISO". To fix this in the base kit, you have two (ok, three) options:

1) Complete the US ISO support. To do this, replace the R3 #~ key with an R3 \| key instead. The R4 \| key has to remain.

2) Complete the UK ISO support. To do this, do not remove anything, add the three missing keys in R1: `¬, 2" and 3£, and add the missing key in R3: '@.

3) Offer full UK+US ISO support. To do this, do not remove anything, add the three missing keys in R1: `¬, 2" and 3£, and add the two missing keys in R3: '@ and \|.

Hope this helps!

i offer a rebuttal

just cut the ISO entirely

[Acereconkeys]

I'd like to chime in to point out a minor problem in the base kit regarding ISO support (which, some may be surprised by this, was NOT my first love).

As the kit stands now, you've got neither full UK ISO support nor full US ISO support, but are instead falling "in the middle of the pond", producing something called "Atlantis ISO". To fix this in the base kit, you have two (ok, three) options:

1) Complete the US ISO support. To do this, replace the R3 #~ key with an R3 \| key instead. The R4 \| key has to remain.

2) Complete the UK ISO support. To do this, do not remove anything, add the three missing keys in R1: `¬, 2" and 3£, and add the missing key in R3: '@.

3) Offer full UK+US ISO support. To do this, do not remove anything, add the three missing keys in R1: `¬, 2" and 3£, and add the two missing keys in R3: '@ and \|.

Hope this helps!

i offer a rebuttal

just cut the ISO entirely

Or we just offer 4 keys to have proper USISO and physical support for iso which is a good number of users.

[Puddsy]

a good number of users.

5% of GB entrants tops

although data suggests less

[Acereconkeys]

a good number of users.

5% of GB entrants tops

although data suggests less

I too like to base my estimate of users of iso by calculating percentage of people who buy expensive language kit. Bloody brilliant logic there.

[PotatoTM]

i offer a rebuttal

just cut the ISO entirely

The new thing is just to move it and the numpad into a separate kit (:

[nicx]

You really tryna make me think of the one that got away every time I use my keyboard?

[depletedvespene]

I bet they use ANSI in Atlantis though

And look where THAT vice got them!

[depletedvespene]

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I too like to base my estimate of users of iso by calculating percentage of people who buy expensive language kit. Bloody brilliant logic there.

Now, now, cut puddsy some slack. After all, puddsy has a daily quota of posted articles to fulfill and he probably can't afford the extra few seconds he'd need to actually think of a proper argument to back his position.

[GeekMaker]

Purple keycap. It looks very noble. I like it.

[Puddsy]

a good number of users.

5% of GB entrants tops

although data suggests less

I too like to base my estimate of users of iso by calculating percentage of people who buy expensive language kit. Bloody brilliant logic there.

Jamon has kit with barebones ISO support: "it doesn't have enough keys"

Serika has kit with full international support: it has too many keys"

What do you ISO people want

[Mcnos]

Will this bring back my ex

[otanishock]

Will this bring back my ex

Maybe a booty call  )

[otanishock]

8/25/2019: Update Vendor and pricing. Final kits were posted in the thread. GMK FIRST LOVE WILL LAUNCH ON SEPTEMBER 1ST!!!!!. Since its a remembrance of a memory of mine, there will only be one single round for good. Please help me making it possible. Both Upas and I did our best to make pricing the most affordable to everyone starting at $129.99 per base kit for 250 MOQ! First day (24-hours) group buy backer will be eligible for a First Love Keypora raffle by AlphaKeycaps. Yohans and I are working on the final mockup. Should be here anytime soon.

Love you all, and hope to see everyone at launch <2





Wake me up when September ends...

• CanonKeys

• Base (MOQ 250). $129.99
• Novelties (MOQ 150). $45.99
• Spacebar (MOQ 100). $25.99

• CandyKeys

• Base (MOQ 250). €
• Novelties (MOQ 150). €
• Spacebar (MOQ 100). €

• iLumKB

• Base (MOQ 250). $SGD
• Novelties (MOQ 150). $SGD
• Spacebar (MOQ 100). $SGD

New Render

Chimera65 by CanonKeys





Artisan Update

Mockup of Keypora by AlphaKeycaps: Final draft is currently in the work. Should be here anytime soon 



Updates also on 1st page.

[otanishock]

TGR-910 RE

[maltedsoyamilk]

Oooooo, finally going to move to GB phase, take my money already  ) <3<3

[blizzara01]

Ohh yeah! Count me in 

[nasp]

Love the new renders! Good luck with GB 

[Mcnos]

Cute

[jihadu]

a good number of users.

5% of GB entrants tops

although data suggests less

I too like to base my estimate of users of iso by calculating percentage of people who buy expensive language kit. Bloody brilliant logic there.

Jamon has kit with barebones ISO support: "it doesn't have enough keys"

Serika has kit with full international support: it has too many keys"

What do you ISO people want

Something that cannot be atained easily: decent compatability without killing the wallet.

It's an impossibility at GMK price points as int kits can get pretty big (and expensive) quickly. For myself, I have learned to live without correct legends for the most part

Edit: I fully understand that Int kits on 95% of sets are not feasible even for the biggest market(NorDeUk) let alone niche localizations like mine

For me either ISO UK or US will suffice, tho ansi is fine to type on, just not as aesthetic for me. GLWB

[JerkChicken456]

very excited for this GB! definitely getting this 

[hyppialonso]

the renders are quite different, which one is more closed to reality? I want a real dark purple and dark grey one like the new render shows.

[upas]

the renders are quite different, which one is more closed to reality? I want a real dark purple and dark grey one like the new render shows.

Both are close to reality.

In brighter lighting, it will look more like the dark grey. But in darker lighting, it can look darker.

The color Otani picked is the same as red samurai, so if you're familiar with that set, that's how it will look.

[SwitchKeys]

I'm in for this, and hopefully the followup: GMK Fapstation

[otanishock]

the renders are quite different, which one is more closed to reality? I want a real dark purple and dark grey one like the new render shows.

Pretty much what Upas said. I will post some pics of the actual color code soon. Probably some minor tweaks to the RAL code to fit into what I think is best for the set. Sorry I have a lot of research deadlines and proposals lining up at work that I haven't been able to keep up to date with responses. Will try to do so this weekend before my flight. We've ordered color samples from GMK, although I would imagine it is going to take a few tries until I'm satisfied (especially with the blue purple mods). Stuffs are still being worked on behind the scene. Will post final render of First Love Keypora soon. It looks lovely!

[otanishock]

Final draft of Keypora




Alsooooooooooo  <3 <3 <3

F*

[Mcnos]

Final draft of Keypora

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Alsooooooooooo  <3 <3 <3

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selfshill

[MeloDet]

Not sure whether this is the best place to ask, but the renders for First Live on the Chimera match Chimeras accent pretty well, but it seems more on the pale side when compared to the other first love renders. Would you say that render is more or less accurate than the others? And if UPA's sees this, any thoughts on whether the lilac Chimera will be closer to the Chimera render or the other first love renders? Trying to figure out how well they will match essentially.

[otanishock]

Not sure whether this is the best place to ask, but the renders for First Live on the Chimera match Chimeras accent pretty well, but it seems more on the pale side when compared to the other first love renders. Would you say that render is more or less accurate than the others? And if UPA's sees this, any thoughts on whether the lilac Chimera will be closer to the Chimera render or the other first love renders? Trying to figure out how well they will match essentially.

Upas' a bit to pale. The dark gray I have in mind is a little bit lighter. Hopefully I'll get to see the actual color sample from GMK next week. Will report back what I think.

[zian_]

Ordered. Lets do thissssss.

[Bubblegum]

Orders through proxies are also eligible for Keypora 24h-raffle, right?

[otanishock]

Yes. Ill have the form up pretty soon. Time will be extended a bit past 24 hours - approximately perhaps a little less than a day from now.

[otanishock]

Form updated HERE

[Bubblegum]

CandyKeys product page still not up 

[TunnaTown]

PSA:
The group-buy page is still missing on CandyKeys, but after some clicking and scrolling around, I've found that the sets are up:
https://candykeys.com/product/gmk-first-love-base-kit
https://candykeys.com/product/gmk-first-love-space-kit
https://candykeys.com/product/gmk-first-love-novelty-kit

I couldn't find the RAMA cap anywhere.

Yes. Ill have the form up pretty soon. Time will be extended a bit past 24 hours - approximately perhaps a little less than a day from now.

That would be great. EU customer still don't have any easy way to find the sets.

[otanishock]

PSA:
The group-buy page is still missing on CandyKeys, but after some clicking and scrolling around, I've found that the sets are up:
https://candykeys.com/product/gmk-first-love-base-kit
https://candykeys.com/product/gmk-first-love-space-kit
https://candykeys.com/product/gmk-first-love-novelty-kit

I couldn't find the RAMA cap anywhere.

Yes. Ill have the form up pretty soon. Time will be extended a bit past 24 hours - approximately perhaps a little less than a day from now.

That would be great. EU customer still don't have any easy way to find the sets.

I will forward this directly towards MoesToaster. I've already recorded all the entries for US + Asia. China and EU will be extended for another 24 hours due to delay.

[CandyKeys]

PSA:
The group-buy page is still missing on CandyKeys, but after some clicking and scrolling around, I've found that the sets are up:
https://candykeys.com/product/gmk-first-love-base-kit
https://candykeys.com/product/gmk-first-love-space-kit
https://candykeys.com/product/gmk-first-love-novelty-kit

I couldn't find the RAMA cap anywhere.

Yes. Ill have the form up pretty soon. Time will be extended a bit past 24 hours - approximately perhaps a little less than a day from now.

That would be great. EU customer still don't have any easy way to find the sets.

Hey!

RAMA is going up in 20 minutes from this post. The page needs a final touch, the system is having a melt down due to the milkshake page. It is a bit haywire on this dual launch! Will make sure all First Love products are up and the page will be fresh before tomorrow as long as the server lets us.

[otanishock]

Hey!

RAMA is going up in 20 minutes from this post. The page needs a final touch, the system is having a melt down due to the milkshake page. It is a bit haywire on this dual launch! Will make sure all First Love products are up and the page will be fresh before tomorrow as long as the server lets us.

<3

GB post pending for approval. First 24-hours clocks in about close to 100 base kits ordered without any extra from vendors (Missing some from EU and all of China, so actual numbers might be a lot more). Of the 100-ish orders, I've got about close to 60 responses total for Keypora entries from US + Asia. Will update final numbers once I get everything down in the next few days.

[otanishock]

LOCKED. GB post at: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102261.0