[IC] GMK Plum | GB is OVER | New colour samples are in, and they are stunning.

[catweewee]

Oh I have it. Its pretty solid. The plugs don't come out easy.

[40yroldnerd]

Ha!!

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=85619.0

I just made a thread inquiring about this mock-up.  Imagine my delight when I saw it's for real!!  Eff yeah

I am in for sure.

[jessica]

Apparently the forum signature thing wasn't in the post. It's there now.

[wodan]

I am currently working on a "smart" collection of keys that can be used by GMK GB designers to add a decent ISO-International support to their GB without much trouble and effort.

Since you already included most of the ISO-UK keycaps in your set, there are "only" 25 additional keys required to add very solid support for UK, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Denmark while also providing much improved but still only partial support for Spain, Italy and Portugal. Since ISO-International support has never been done before in a GMK GB, this would make any GMK GB with ISO-International support the more appealing to us ISO folks.

Here's the current version of effort, the _GREEN_ keys are the ones that I am advertising here!


Here's a link to the KLE work-in-progress project for your reference: http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/6f7830fa68c43c022e3d691bddb1a9a2
If you click on the layout name you can see the legends.


Depending on the MOQ we reach with this kit, I believe the markup for adding these keys should be <20$ even with just 150 sets, getting closer to 15$ the higher the MOQ gets. Still waiting for a statement from GMK but that's what I would expect with the experience from my recent GMK GB.

EDIT: So yeah while I'm well aware the chance these keys are considered for the current GB are slim I would still love to get some feedback from Brazzers. She's been through a lot of input in this GB and this is a very lovely and popular IC with the potential to reach high MOQ. Would be very interesting for me to hear her opinion about internationalizing a GMK GB.

EDIT2: Got a response from GMK regarding the potential markup when adding these keys to an exiting 100+ keys base kit and even with a 150MOQ the markup should be less than 20$!

[jessica]

I am currently working on a "smart" collection of keys that can be used by GMK GB designers to add a decent ISO-International support to their GB without much trouble and effort.

Since you already included most of the ISO-UK keycaps in your set, there are "only" 25 additional keys required to add very solid support for UK, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Denmark while also providing much improved but still only partial support for Spain, Italy and Portugal. Since ISO-International support has never been done before in a GMK GB, this would make any GMK GB with ISO-International support the more appealing to us ISO folks.

Here's the current version of effort, the _GREEN_ keys are the ones that I am advertising here!

Show Image

Here's a link to the KLE work-in-progress project for your reference: http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/6f7830fa68c43c022e3d691bddb1a9a2
If you click on the layout name you can see the legends.


Depending on the MOQ we reach with this kit, I believe the markup for adding these keys should be <20$ even with just 150 sets, getting closer to 15$ the higher the MOQ gets. Still waiting for a statement from GMK but that's what I would expect with the experience from my recent GMK GB.

EDIT: So yeah while I'm well aware the chance these keys are considered for the current GB are slim I would still love to get some feedback from Brazzers. She's been through a lot of input in this GB and this is a very lovely and popular IC with the potential to reach high MOQ. Would be very interesting for me to hear her opinion about internationalizing a GMK GB.

EDIT2: Got a response from GMK regarding the potential markup when adding these keys to an exiting 100+ keys base kit and even with a 150MOQ the markup should be less than 20$!

So, I considered doing this but this set is already over 160 keys, with 2 custom colours. The set is already big, and I'm pretty sure adding more keys would make it exceptionally costly.
I'd do a separate buy for it, but I just don't expect 250 sets to be paid for.

[duynguyenle]

I am currently working on a "smart" collection of keys that can be used by GMK GB designers to add a decent ISO-International support to their GB without much trouble and effort.

Since you already included most of the ISO-UK keycaps in your set, there are "only" 25 additional keys required to add very solid support for UK, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Denmark while also providing much improved but still only partial support for Spain, Italy and Portugal. Since ISO-International support has never been done before in a GMK GB, this would make any GMK GB with ISO-International support the more appealing to us ISO folks.

Here's the current version of effort, the _GREEN_ keys are the ones that I am advertising here!

Show Image

Here's a link to the KLE work-in-progress project for your reference: http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/6f7830fa68c43c022e3d691bddb1a9a2
If you click on the layout name you can see the legends.


Depending on the MOQ we reach with this kit, I believe the markup for adding these keys should be <20$ even with just 150 sets, getting closer to 15$ the higher the MOQ gets. Still waiting for a statement from GMK but that's what I would expect with the experience from my recent GMK GB.

EDIT: So yeah while I'm well aware the chance these keys are considered for the current GB are slim I would still love to get some feedback from Brazzers. She's been through a lot of input in this GB and this is a very lovely and popular IC with the potential to reach high MOQ. Would be very interesting for me to hear her opinion about internationalizing a GMK GB.

EDIT2: Got a response from GMK regarding the potential markup when adding these keys to an exiting 100+ keys base kit and even with a 150MOQ the markup should be less than 20$!

So, I considered doing this but this set is already over 160 keys, with 2 custom colours. The set is already big, and I'm pretty sure adding more keys would make it exceptionally costly.
I'd do a separate buy for it, but I just don't expect 250 sets to be paid for.

If international kit is offered, I'll surely be in for one!

[ticktwo]

The colors are exquisite!

[anorak]

I am currently working on a "smart" collection of keys that can be used by GMK GB designers to add a decent ISO-International support to their GB without much trouble and effort.

Since you already included most of the ISO-UK keycaps in your set, there are "only" 25 additional keys required to add very solid support for UK, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Denmark while also providing much improved but still only partial support for Spain, Italy and Portugal. Since ISO-International support has never been done before in a GMK GB, this would make any GMK GB with ISO-International support the more appealing to us ISO folks.

Here's the current version of effort, the _GREEN_ keys are the ones that I am advertising here!

Show Image

Here's a link to the KLE work-in-progress project for your reference: http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/6f7830fa68c43c022e3d691bddb1a9a2
If you click on the layout name you can see the legends.


Depending on the MOQ we reach with this kit, I believe the markup for adding these keys should be <20$ even with just 150 sets, getting closer to 15$ the higher the MOQ gets. Still waiting for a statement from GMK but that's what I would expect with the experience from my recent GMK GB.

EDIT: So yeah while I'm well aware the chance these keys are considered for the current GB are slim I would still love to get some feedback from Brazzers. She's been through a lot of input in this GB and this is a very lovely and popular IC with the potential to reach high MOQ. Would be very interesting for me to hear her opinion about internationalizing a GMK GB.

EDIT2: Got a response from GMK regarding the potential markup when adding these keys to an exiting 100+ keys base kit and even with a 150MOQ the markup should be less than 20$!

So, I considered doing this but this set is already over 160 keys, with 2 custom colours. The set is already big, and I'm pretty sure adding more keys would make it exceptionally costly.
I'd do a separate buy for it, but I just don't expect 250 sets to be paid for.

I am in for at last one kit, if we get the international kit from wodan!

[aikilink]

This looks really nice! I will definitely be keeping an eye out for it!

[jessica]

This looks really nice! I will definitely be keeping an eye out for it!

Should start seeing some stuff start coming soon

[jackie321304]

Does this GB happen already?

[forevermadrigal]

Does this GB happen already?

Luckily yes/unfortunately not 

[jessica]

Does this GB happen already?

February 2017 is when the GB goes live on Massdrop!

[duynguyenle]

Does this GB happen already?

February 2017 is when the GB goes live on Massdrop!

Jessica for President! 

[losskutleboys]

Is this final ? i need 1u control and alt 

[jessica]

Is this final ? i need 1u control and alt 

This is the absolute final version of the set.

HOWEVER, there will be an Ergodox / Planck set with plenty of 1u blanks for whatever purposes you need them for

[duynguyenle]

Is this final ? i need 1u control and alt 

This is the absolute final version of the set.

HOWEVER, there will be an Ergodox / Planck set with plenty of 1u blanks for whatever purposes you need them for

Happy days!

[noisyturtle]

Does this GB happen already?

February 2017 is when the GB goes live on Massdrop!

definitely copping a set

[Treadstone]

Does this GB happen already?

February 2017 is when the GB goes live on Massdrop!

Just in time to buy myself a birthday gift. Can't wait! 

[Mahm]

So excited for this set.

[jessica]

Here you go, weird layout users! .

You asked, now you receive.

[poolside]

GMK renders may be off colorwise, but this last ErgoDox render is more enticing than the others.

[jessica]

GMK renders may be off colorwise, but this last ErgoDox render is more enticing than the others.

GMK colours are always wrong. Go by the 3D renders I've provided in the OP. I even marked which ones I approved of when we were working on the final details (me and thesiscamper) as "Colour Accurate" or something. Most of them should be, but some are not so be warned

[poolside]

GMK renders may be off colorwise, but this last ErgoDox render is more enticing than the others.

GMK colours are always wrong. Go by the 3D renders I've provided in the OP. I even marked which ones I approved of when we were working on the final details (me and thesiscamper) as "Colour Accurate" or something. Most of them should be, but some are not so be warned

Thanks, I did not see the OP update. Nice HHKB-style render!

This set will be my GMK Retro.

[Damonskv]

Hi, is there some news? Please continue to actively drum up interest. Happened just the failure GMK Retro became a bit nervous

[jessica]

Hi, is there some news? Please continue to actively drum up interest. Happened just the failure GMK Retro became a bit nervous

Hey! I'm going to be building plenty of hype for this set, I just don't want to wear people's motivation down too soon. This set goes live on Massdrop in February, so I will be building serious hype come the first of 2017.

I've got some exciting news to share though, when the time comes I bet you'll all love it.

[tofgerl]

If I ever feel a lack of hype, I just look at the renders in the first post again... Instant erection of hype!

[Lakus]

I am currently working on a "smart" collection of keys that can be used by GMK GB designers to add a decent ISO-International support to their GB without much trouble and effort.

So, I considered doing this but this set is already over 160 keys, with 2 custom colours. The set is already big, and I'm pretty sure adding more keys would make it exceptionally costly.
I'd do a separate buy for it, but I just don't expect 250 sets to be paid for.

If international kit is offered, I'll surely be in for one!

Had to make an account to say this, but yes, if international kits gets posted Im getting one for absolutely sure. As a norwegian I have a very hard time finding complete kits, so if there are kits that fit on offer, theyll probably sell.

[darkslay3r]

how much it will be ?

[jessica]

how much it will be ?

Bout tree fiddy.

Really though, I have no idea what the price will be yet. Gonna work on that with GMK / MD in the next couple weeks.

[darkslay3r]

how much it will be ?

Bout tree fiddy.

Really though, I have no idea what the price will be yet. Gonna work on that with GMK / MD in the next couple weeks.

i hope it will affordable lol
if it hit $115 maybe i will take 2 sets

[tofgerl]

how much it will be ?

Bout tree fiddy.

Really though, I have no idea what the price will be yet. Gonna work on that with GMK / MD in the next couple weeks.

Well it was a this point I realized that the OP was in fact an aquatic reptile from the Mesozoic era!

[climbalima]

Here you go, weird layout users!

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You asked, now you receive.

Youre the best jess. Im surprised you didnt only do hhkb support for the entire set ;)

[jessica]

Here you go, weird layout users!

Show Image

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You asked, now you receive.

Youre the best jess. Im surprised you didnt only do hhkb support for the entire set ;)

I want it to actually meet MOQ, I know I have to cater to you normal layout folks too :P

[tlarose]

Count me in for a set!
Looks terrific.

[tkim]

Very interested in this keyset, will most likely order it on Massdrop when it appears.

[Giorgio]

Hi, is there some news? Please continue to actively drum up interest. Happened just the failure GMK Retro became a bit nervous

Hey! I'm going to be building plenty of hype for this set, I just don't want to wear people's motivation down too soon. This set goes live on Massdrop in February, so I will be building serious hype come the first of 2017.

I've got some exciting news to share though, when the time comes I bet you'll all love it.

massdrop ouch. will get no european orders.

[romevi]

Hi, is there some news? Please continue to actively drum up interest. Happened just the failure GMK Retro became a bit nervous

Hey! I'm going to be building plenty of hype for this set, I just don't want to wear people's motivation down too soon. This set goes live on Massdrop in February, so I will be building serious hype come the first of 2017.

I've got some exciting news to share though, when the time comes I bet you'll all love it.

massdrop ouch. will get no european orders.

Massdrop has banned shipping to Europe.

[muten-roshi]

Hi, is there some news? Please continue to actively drum up interest. Happened just the failure GMK Retro became a bit nervous

Hey! I'm going to be building plenty of hype for this set, I just don't want to wear people's motivation down too soon. This set goes live on Massdrop in February, so I will be building serious hype come the first of 2017.

I've got some exciting news to share though, when the time comes I bet you'll all love it.

massdrop ouch. will get no european orders.

Massdrop has banned shipping to Europe.

What? Since?

[romevi]

Hi, is there some news? Please continue to actively drum up interest. Happened just the failure GMK Retro became a bit nervous

Hey! I'm going to be building plenty of hype for this set, I just don't want to wear people's motivation down too soon. This set goes live on Massdrop in February, so I will be building serious hype come the first of 2017.

I've got some exciting news to share though, when the time comes I bet you'll all love it.

massdrop ouch. will get no european orders.

Massdrop has banned shipping to Europe.

What? Since?

Since never. Just messing with Giorgio.

[jessica]

Hi, is there some news? Please continue to actively drum up interest. Happened just the failure GMK Retro became a bit nervous

Hey! I'm going to be building plenty of hype for this set, I just don't want to wear people's motivation down too soon. This set goes live on Massdrop in February, so I will be building serious hype come the first of 2017.

I've got some exciting news to share though, when the time comes I bet you'll all love it.

massdrop ouch. will get no european orders.

Massdrop has banned shipping to Europe.

What? Since?

Since never. Just messing with Giorgio.

You gave me a ****ing heart attack, jerk.

[shangrila500]

Any exciting news for us yet?

[jessica]

Any exciting news for us yet?

Should have solid dates with in the week. *wink*

[Giorgio]

Hi, is there some news? Please continue to actively drum up interest. Happened just the failure GMK Retro became a bit nervous

Hey! I'm going to be building plenty of hype for this set, I just don't want to wear people's motivation down too soon. This set goes live on Massdrop in February, so I will be building serious hype come the first of 2017.

I've got some exciting news to share though, when the time comes I bet you'll all love it.

massdrop ouch. will get no european orders.

Massdrop has banned shipping to Europe.

What? Since?

Since never. Just messing with Giorgio.

European orders have PLUMmeted

[duynguyenle]

Don't know where giorgio gets his data from, but I'm from the UK and will definitely be picking up a set (still officially in the EU technically). So don't pay any attention to his assertions

[lunr]

Probably a bit late but will there be any chance of icon mods? I'll probably be buying the set regardless as I love the colours.

[tkim]

How does the Massdrop model handle orders coming from Germany or within the EU?

Does GMK ship to Massdrop then the keys take a round trip back to Germany? 

[johuu]

Does GMK ship to Massdrop then the keys take a round trip back to Germany?

Yes

[r5d]

How does the Massdrop model handle orders coming from Germany or within the EU?

Does GMK ship to Massdrop then the keys take a round trip back to Germany?

Yes it's crazy, but what about this hobby isn't? 

[Oblotzky]

How does the Massdrop model handle orders coming from Germany or within the EU?

Does GMK ship to Massdrop then the keys take a round trip back to Germany?

Yes it's crazy, but what about this hobby isn't? 

GMK factory is an hour from my place, can you imagine how I feel about this?