[IC] GODSPEED SA - TOUCHDOWN

[Vigrith]

Hypu. I'm secretly hoping it launches tomorrow in prep for the weekend but that may be me being optimistic.

[MiTo]

Hypu. I'm secretly hoping it launches tomorrow in prep for the weekend but that may be me being optimistic.

see OP

[Vigrith]

see OP

Awwwwwwwwwshiet.

[norbauer]

This is fantastic beyond description.

[milchek]

Keen on this, will be the first SA set I buy. So many nice sets out right now that it's hard to choose between a few (hyperfuse and hydro, urgh), but this one is a no brainer for me.

Nice work 

[jebbra]

Holysh it really happened tonight! Nice time placement since it gives time to think how to spend next month salary ) (assuming MD open GB is always 2 weeks)

[wodan]

Love the two color ISO-enter variants. Real service for the international users. Brilliant kit selection.

[yeahsure]

While I'm definitely down for this set for my 60% but just to ask, could there be some 1.75 blanks tossed in for split space bar support on JD40/45 boards?

I'm with yeahsure. A 1.75 R3 blank would come in handy.

What kits are you planning to get in order to almost cover the JD (since you're short 1 x 1.75u)?

The 40s kit pretty much has me covered on everything except a 1.75 spacebar. But I was planning on using a novelty as a substitute if it wasn't possible to add any more keys
anyways.

[fraay]

Can anyone confirm if the novelty set 'Hard Over' is a 1.75 R3?

[xondat]

Can anyone confirm if the novelty set 'Hard Over' is a 1.75 R3?

Yes it is.

[fraay]

Yes it is.

Thanks! haha didnt think to do that

[MiTo]

L I V E

[elfick]

While I'm definitely down for this set for my 60% but just to ask, could there be some 1.75 blanks tossed in for split space bar support on JD40/45 boards?

I'm with yeahsure. A 1.75 R3 blank would come in handy.

What kits are you planning to get in order to almost cover the JD (since you're short 1 x 1.75u)?

I wasn't sure but I see you snuck it into the 40s kit, which is perfect. Alphas, 40s, novelties, and labs will have me covered.
Thanks for getting that 1.75 R3 blank in there!
Beautiful set!

[KetchyKech]

that 40s kit....choice between sculpting.....OH MAN...will be ordering sometime next week....great work ~   

*wishing I had a yellow kosmo rite bout nao

[phinix]

Is this solarised color same as Penumbra solarised color?

[MiTo]

I wasn't sure but I see you snuck it into the 40s kit, which is perfect. Alphas, 40s, novelties, and labs will have me covered.
Thanks for getting that 1.75 R3 blank in there!
Beautiful set!

Glad you like it, enjoy the set!

[MiTo]

Is this solarised color same as Penumbra solarised color?

Same as Carbon, which is a little less butter-like than Penumbra.

[phinix]

Sweet, I'm buying one now

[punksinatra]

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What should I order to get this setup? Cockpit and Novelty Row 1?

[Vigrith]

What should I order to get this setup? Cockpit and Novelty Row 1?

That kit is the Cockpit, it just got renamed - minus the red cluster on the top right, I assume Mito opted out of offering those as standard with the uniform set due to community feedback, those are available through the Novelties kit yep!

Edit: oh and the planet novelties on the bottom row too.

[Rob27shred]

This is an absolutely gorgeous set @MiTo, thank you for putting this together! I just ordered my set from MD, been wanting to try SA keys for quite some time now & this colorway caught my eye enough to be a instabuy for me. I got one question though. I went with Solar alphas, modifiers, & the novelty kit. That will give me the more sculpted 1123433 look correct? I'm thinking that is the profile I want with this set. Although I own 3 - 60% boards, a 65% board, & a TKL, would going with the flatter 223333 Cockpit set & novelties be a better choice for me because of the boards I own? Or is it more a personal preference & either profile is compatible with any boards? Any input on that from anyone with experience with SA keys would be greatly appreciated!

[OfTheWild]

irritated that the TSAFox set doesnt have the row 1 2.0u backspace needed for the "Aria" layout or the arrows we need either.

Anyone figure out if we can just rock an Alpha, Fox, and Novelties set to build a whitefox? or do we need to add modifiers too.

[jebbra]

Congrats on the launch!

Another question appeared and it about the Dox.
Why or where do you decide that particular layout? When I search about Dox layout and no one appeared like the Godspeed.

[MiTo]

This is an absolutely gorgeous set @MiTo, thank you for putting this together! I just ordered my set from MD, been wanting to try SA keys for quite some time now & this colorway caught my eye enough to be a instabuy for me. I got one question though. I went with Solar alphas, modifiers, & the novelty kit. That will give me the more sculpted 1123433 look correct? I'm thinking that is the profile I want with this set. Although I own 3 - 60% boards, a 65% board, & a TKL, would going with the flatter 223333 Cockpit set & novelties be a better choice for me because of the boards I own? Or is it more a personal preference & either profile is compatible with any boards? Any input on that from anyone with experience with SA keys would be greatly appreciated!

Hey Rob, thanks for the support mate!

Regarding your questions:

1) The Alphas + Modifiers + Novelties indeed look and feel more sculpted (1-1-2-3-4-3);
2) I don't believe it would be a bad or good choice for you (it's all about personal preference, really) but I personally prefer the 2-2-3-3-3-3 layout (if I were to use a SA keycap set), as I find it more confortable to type on as I explained here;
3) Any profile is compatible with any boards, it all comes down to personal preference!

I hope you enjoy the set, good luck and godspeed pal.

[MiTo]

irritated that the TSAFox set doesnt have the row 1 2.0u backspace needed for the "Aria" layout or the arrows we need either.

But that's because you need the modifiers or Cockpit kit as well, the TsaFox is just an addon for non-standard users not a standalone kit!

Anyone figure out if we can just rock an Alpha, Fox, and Novelties set to build a whitefox? or do we need to add modifiers too.

Alphas + TsaFox + Novelties could work, just make sure you have the proper keycaps for the navigation cluster (Home, Del - in this case Lock, Mal) etc. does that make sense?

Let me know if you require further assistance mate, I'm here to help.

[Geckt]

L I V E

Doesn't matters if it has a 6U or not, I'm hopping on!

Sent from my 2013023 using Tapatalk

[Hypocaffeinic]

Quick question! I really like the look of the red mod keys on the Novelty pack, but prefer the 2-2-3-3-3 layout for typing (and need to stem my haemorrhaging wallet somewhat). If I mix in some of those sculpted Novelty keys with the Cockpit kit for my TKL would the mixed profiles be problematic / really obviously look a little funky?

[dreadful]

Quick question! I really like the look of the red mod keys on the Novelty pack, but prefer the 2-2-3-3-3 layout for typing (and need to stem my haemorrhaging wallet somewhat). If I mix in some of those sculpted Novelty keys with the Cockpit kit for my TKL would the mixed profiles be problematic / really obviously look a little funky?

Not sure if this helps I asked a similar question https://www.massdrop.com/buy/godspeed-custom-sa-keycap-set/talk/525473

He said it should be fine at least in my case here's the reply I received https://www.massdrop.com/buy/godspeed-custom-sa-keycap-set/talk/525480

[Hypocaffeinic]

Quick question! I really like the look of the red mod keys on the Novelty pack, but prefer the 2-2-3-3-3 layout for typing (and need to stem my haemorrhaging wallet somewhat). If I mix in some of those sculpted Novelty keys with the Cockpit kit for my TKL would the mixed profiles be problematic / really obviously look a little funky?

Not sure if this helps I asked a similar question https://www.massdrop.com/buy/godspeed-custom-sa-keycap-set/talk/525473

He said it should be fine at least in my case here's the reply I received https://www.massdrop.com/buy/godspeed-custom-sa-keycap-set/talk/525480

Ahh fantastic, thank you o Dreadful one! I was hoping it would look alright, with those keys a bit separate in location and function anyway, but it's very good to hear from the experts.

Now the only thing I need to work out is whether I'll definitely replace my TKL with a B.mini, and what this would mean for this set. Changing the keyboards would happen before the end of this year if I decide to go ahead, so I really need to make that call asap so that I make best decisions regarding this purchase.

If I do end up having the B.mini before Godspeed arrives it'll change a few things. The combination of row keys on the arrow cluster will look awesome still, as in the board in MiTo's reply to your question, but the final stack of special keys on the right hand side would look weirder with sculpted profiles in a single column than they would on a TKL. In that case it really wouldn't be worth getting the Novelty set, but I love them so much! Alternatively if I go for the sculpted profile, buying Alphas & Mods & Novelties, I'm basically buying an entire kit of Mods just for those 12 function keys.

So conflicted that novelty kits always look amazing, but are mostly made to go on that cluster of TKL keys that I never, ever use. Then if I buy a keyboard that does away with those unused keys, I miss out on using lots of pretty novelties! /firstworldproblems

[MiTo]

Quick question! I really like the look of the red mod keys on the Novelty pack, but prefer the 2-2-3-3-3 layout for typing (and need to stem my haemorrhaging wallet somewhat). If I mix in some of those sculpted Novelty keys with the Cockpit kit for my TKL would the mixed profiles be problematic / really obviously look a little funky?

Not sure if this helps I asked a similar question https://www.massdrop.com/buy/godspeed-custom-sa-keycap-set/talk/525473

He said it should be fine at least in my case here's the reply I received https://www.massdrop.com/buy/godspeed-custom-sa-keycap-set/talk/525480

Ahh fantastic, thank you o Dreadful one! I was hoping it would look alright, with those keys a bit separate in location and function anyway, but it's very good to hear from the experts.

Now the only thing I need to work out is whether I'll definitely replace my TKL with a B.mini, and what this would mean for this set. Changing the keyboards would happen before the end of this year if I decide to go ahead, so I really need to make that call asap so that I make best decisions regarding this purchase.

If I do end up having the B.mini before Godspeed arrives it'll change a few things. The combination of row keys on the arrow cluster will look awesome still, as in the board in MiTo's reply to your question, but the final stack of special keys on the right hand side would look weirder with sculpted profiles in a single column than they would on a TKL. In that case it really wouldn't be worth getting the Novelty set, but I love them so much! Alternatively if I go for the sculpted profile, buying Alphas & Mods & Novelties, I'm basically buying an entire kit of Mods just for those 12 function keys.

So conflicted that novelty kits always look amazing, but are mostly made to go on that cluster of TKL keys that I never, ever use. Then if I buy a keyboard that does away with those unused keys, I miss out on using lots of pretty novelties! /firstworldproblems

I'm going to get some pictures of a R1 against a R2 keycap to visually display what the red R1 ROW PITCH YAW versus a R2 function row would potentially look like on a TKL keyboard, for you people that want a flat profile combined with red ROW PITCH YAW (from the Novelties). I don't have the actual labeled keycaps so you'll have to use a bit of your imagination.

A red ROW PITCH YAW would pop up a bit when assembled with the Cockpit kit, kind of ressembling the actual spacecraft high, tall and pronounced function switches that are present on the cockpit cabin. One could pretend that the keycaps are meant to be that way, as a "tribute" to the spaceshuttles. I had to make a choice and thought it would be bummer to ruin a sweet blue/beige cockpit kit with a weird out of place red cluster. So the red cluster is a bit of a "luxury" addon for 112343 users, if we can put this way. It's impossible to make everyone happy without offering literally multiple hundreds keycaps.

Like I previously said it's not ideal, but it looks okay in my personal opinion and gives the board a very unique and stylish terminal feel - it adds an odd bit of personality to the keyboard. Again, it's not ideal and there's obviously a difference. But in my perception as the designer it's a classic example of mix & match that works.

Please stand by.

[punksinatra]

What should I order to get this setup? Cockpit and Novelty Row 1?

That kit is the Cockpit, it just got renamed - minus the red cluster on the top right, I assume Mito opted out of offering those as standard with the uniform set due to community feedback, those are available through the Novelties kit yep!

Edit: oh and the planet novelties on the bottom row too.

Ei thanks  So the cockpit set is the full TKL layout and since I want the extra modifiers including the red buttons I should buy with the novelties correct?

[MiTo]

Ei thanks  So the cockpit set is the full TKL layout and since I want the extra modifiers including the red buttons I should buy with the novelties correct?

Yes, but like I said the "red buttons" aren't an exact match for the Cockpit kit. The "row of buttons" on the Cockpit kit is bit taller than the "red buttons" from the Novelties, so although they work together it's entirely up to personal preference. 

[Hypocaffeinic]

Quick question! I really like the look of the red mod keys on the Novelty pack, but prefer the 2-2-3-3-3 layout for typing (and need to stem my haemorrhaging wallet somewhat). If I mix in some of those sculpted Novelty keys with the Cockpit kit for my TKL would the mixed profiles be problematic / really obviously look a little funky?

Not sure if this helps I asked a similar question https://www.massdrop.com/buy/godspeed-custom-sa-keycap-set/talk/525473

He said it should be fine at least in my case here's the reply I received https://www.massdrop.com/buy/godspeed-custom-sa-keycap-set/talk/525480

Ahh fantastic, thank you o Dreadful one! I was hoping it would look alright, with those keys a bit separate in location and function anyway, but it's very good to hear from the experts.

Now the only thing I need to work out is whether I'll definitely replace my TKL with a B.mini, and what this would mean for this set. Changing the keyboards would happen before the end of this year if I decide to go ahead, so I really need to make that call asap so that I make best decisions regarding this purchase.

If I do end up having the B.mini before Godspeed arrives it'll change a few things. The combination of row keys on the arrow cluster will look awesome still, as in the board in MiTo's reply to your question, but the final stack of special keys on the right hand side would look weirder with sculpted profiles in a single column than they would on a TKL. In that case it really wouldn't be worth getting the Novelty set, but I love them so much! Alternatively if I go for the sculpted profile, buying Alphas & Mods & Novelties, I'm basically buying an entire kit of Mods just for those 12 function keys.

So conflicted that novelty kits always look amazing, but are mostly made to go on that cluster of TKL keys that I never, ever use. Then if I buy a keyboard that does away with those unused keys, I miss out on using lots of pretty novelties! /firstworldproblems

I'm going to get some pictures of a R1 against a R2 keycap to visually display what the red R1 ROW PITCH YAW versus a R2 function row would potentially look like on a TKL keyboard, for you people that want a flat profile combined with red ROW PITCH YAW (from the Novelties). I don't have the actual labeled keycaps so you'll have to use a bit of your imagination.

A red ROW PITCH YAW would pop up a bit when assembled with the Cockpit kit, kind of ressembling the actual spacecraft high, tall and pronounced function switches that are present on the cockpit cabin. One could pretend that the keycaps are meant to be that way, as a "tribute" to the spaceshuttles. I had to make a choice and thought it would be bummer to ruin a sweet blue/beige cockpit kit with a weird out of place red cluster. So the red cluster is a bit of a "luxury" addon for 112343 users, if we can put this way. It's impossible to make everyone happy without offering literally multiple hundreds keycaps.

Like I previously said it's not ideal, but it looks okay in my personal opinion and gives the board a very unique and stylish terminal feel - it adds an odd bit of personality to the keyboard. Again, it's not ideal and there's obviously a difference. But in my perception as the designer it's a classic example of mix & match that works.

Please stand by.

I understand what you mean with the decisions you've had to make re. inclusion of various key colours for different kits, and rather like the sound of this; the taller red switches grouped together would look good and physically stand out beside the flatter alphanumerics. I think I'm going to get Cockpit, Novelties, and 40s (impending Minivan), so have different options for various future boards. If I could I'd grab one of everything though, or at least add in Alphas, Mods, and Calculus just in case I do end up with a Lightsaver or similar in the future! Dangggg that would look epic....

ETA: Just added Calculus too. Good thinking, me.

[Chicken Chaser]

I want to get a set to fit my full-size keyboard. I also want the red and yellow caps too. So let me get this straight... My options are:

1. Sculpted set
- Solar Alphas ($39.99)
- Novelty Set ($49.99) (these can be interchanged with the Modifier set to complete a TKL/fullsize build?)
- Calculus Set ($29.99)
Subtotal: $119.99 before tax/shipping

2. Cockpit Set
- Cockpit Set ($88.99) (comes with Novelty modifiers and yellow keys, but not the red/green keys)
- Calculus Set ($29.99) (profile won't match?)
Subtotal: $118.98 before tax/shipping

[Hypocaffeinic]

I want to get a set to fit my full-size keyboard. I also want the red and yellow caps too. So let me get this straight... My options are:

1. Sculpted set
- Solar Alphas ($39.99)
- Novelty Set ($49.99) (these can be interchanged with the Modifier set to complete a TKL/fullsize build?)
- Calculus Set ($29.99)
Subtotal: $119.99 before tax/shipping

2. Cockpit Set
- Cockpit Set ($88.99) (comes with Novelty modifiers and yellow keys, but not the red/green keys)
- Calculus Set ($29.99) (profile won't match?)
Subtotal: $118.98 before tax/shipping

Yup, both those options will fill your full-size board.

[Chicken Chaser]

What questions should I be asking myself to predict which set I will enjoy more?

1. Previous daily driver had Cherry profile alphas + SP profile modifiers, so I was used to having angled keys on the modifiers. Currently typing on OEM profile which I don't mind.
2. I have the Retro DSA set from years ago--interesting set, but I didn't like the uniform feel for daily use.
3. I usually type with the tips of my fingers, angled/curled.

What's the issue with R4 being sculpted? Does it affect only a certain group of people who type a certain way?

[punksinatra]

Ei thanks  So the cockpit set is the full TKL layout and since I want the extra modifiers including the red buttons I should buy with the novelties correct?

Yes, but like I said the "red buttons" aren't an exact match for the Cockpit kit. The "row of buttons" on the Cockpit kit is bit taller than the "red buttons" from the Novelties, so although they work together it's entirely up to personal preference.

Thanks Mito let me decide on this first. Very nice set indeed 

[jebbra]

I want to get a set to fit my full-size keyboard. I also want the red and yellow caps too. So let me get this straight... My options are:

1. Sculpted set
- Solar Alphas ($39.99)
- Novelty Set ($49.99) (these can be interchanged with the Modifier set to complete a TKL/fullsize build?)
- Calculus Set ($29.99)
Subtotal: $119.99 before tax/shipping

2. Cockpit Set
- Cockpit Set ($88.99) (comes with Novelty modifiers and yellow keys, but not the red/green keys)
- Calculus Set ($29.99) (profile won't match?)
Subtotal: $118.98 before tax/shipping

Yup, both those options will fill your full-size board.

With option 1 you still need Modifier kit to get the F row if you wanna fill TKL/Fullsize. But you are good to go up to fullsize with option 2.

[punksinatra]

Hope the cockpit set gets unlocked to $69.99 so I can have enough for the novelties 

[MiTo]

Hope the cockpit set gets unlocked to $69.99 so I can have enough for the novelties 

It will absolutely be unlocked (it probably already is at this point, the numbers will be updated soon).

[jebbra]

Honestly I still can't believe a TKL-size SA on $69 price AND full of novelties.

Extraterrestrial's knowldge I believe.

[Bluestrike2]

Sigh. I think I'm going to have to buy these keycaps as well. There's really no other option. In the face of such geeky awesomeness, I'm truly powerless. They'll look great on my work keyboard.

[MiTo]

Ei thanks  So the cockpit set is the full TKL layout and since I want the extra modifiers including the red buttons I should buy with the novelties correct?

Yes, but like I said the "red buttons" aren't an exact match for the Cockpit kit. The "row of buttons" on the Cockpit kit is bit taller than the "red buttons" from the Novelties, so although they work together it's entirely up to personal preference.

Thanks Mito let me decide on this first. Very nice set indeed 

You're welcome, let me know if you require more thelp bud!

[punksinatra]

Hope the cockpit set gets unlocked to $69.99 so I can have enough for the novelties 

It will absolutely be unlocked (it probably already is at this point, the numbers will be updated soon).

Will wait for the next update need to manage my finances 

[Elrick]

The Good thing about MiTo here is that he's been invaluable on MassDrop for those wanting to know which sets to fill out their keyboards with.

Kudos to you Sir for making key-cap purchasing that much easier.  Not all of us have the Geekhack experience to know what to buy hence thanks for making it a lot easier.

[MiTo]

Will wait for the next update need to manage my finances 

As you wish, the table has been updated yesterday sir.

[PriusProblems]

I was going to grab an all-blue set, but then I realised that there aren't any blue ISO alphanumerics.

[eodomo]

Just bought the Cockpit and Planck sets, can't wait to finally have letters on my Planck. I can type with blanks, but I'm getting tired of people thinking I'm crazy for it.

[MiTo]

Does anybody have interest in lunar space bars?

[Vigrith]

Does anybody have interest in lunar space bars?

I'm very interested but you knew that already!