[GB] ePBT 6085 | Shipping!

[nu_types]

Welcome to the GB post for ePBT 6085.

Discord for updates: https://discord.gg/GsKtMhxN9P

GB Dates: April 15 - May 16

Vendors:

NA: Keyspresso
UK: Proto[Typist]
EU: MyKeyboard
AU: Daily Clack
Rest of World: KBDfans

Pricing:

	KBDfans	Keyspresso	MyKeyboard	ProtoTypist	Daily Clack
Base	79.00 USD	79.00 USD	79.00 EUR	68.00 GBP	114.00 AUD
Numpad	18.00 USD	18.00 USD	18.00 EUR	15.00 GBP	26.00 AUD
NorDeUK	19.00 USD	19.00 USD	19.00 EUR	16.00 GBP	27.00 AUD
40s	25.00 USD	25.00 USD	25.00 EUR	21.00 GBP	36.00 AUD
Spacebar	10.00 USD	10.00 USD	10.00 EUR	8.00 GBP	14.00 AUD
Hiragana	20.00 USD	20.00 USD	20.00 EUR	17.00 GBP	29.00 AUD
Cyrillic	20.00 USD	20.00 USD	20.00 EUR	17.00 GBP	29.00 AUD
Novelties	19.00 USD	19.00 USD	19.00 EUR	16.00 GBP	27.00 AUD
Rama	45.00 USD	40.00 USD	38.00 EUR	39.00 GBP	55.20 AUD
Deskmat	20.00 USD	20.00 USD	20.00 EUR	19.00 GBP	27.00 AUD
D60Light	119.00 USD	119.00 USD	119.00 EUR	105.00 GBP	170.50 AUD
D60Light + Keycaps*	158.00 USD	158.00 USD	158.00 EUR	140.00 GBP	224.70 AUD

*The D60Light keycap kit is a 60% only kit that can only be purchased with a D60Light.

Kits:

ePBT Template Design:

Consider this image to be WYSIWYG for the legends as it is straight from the file ePBT will use for production.

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Renders:

Calliope by Yoot

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i69 by Illuminati Keyboards / Ion Keyboards

Iron180 by Smith + Rune






TMOv2 by Funderburker


Prime_E by PrimeKB


HAUS by Hand Engineering

Colors:

*Sample alpha and mod keys from my Xerox board have been sent to KBDfans for color matching

ePBT Color Sample Photo:

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Deskmat:

Sample Photo:

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Collaborations:

Rama Works:

The cherry on top to round off the 6085 aesthetic.

ZeusWorks:

These will be limited to 15-20 cables, available from ZeusWorks directly.

D60Lite - 6085 Edition:

Wei from KBDfans surprised me by offering to run a special 6085 themed D60Lite keyboard kit alongside the keyset.
The inspiration stems from my old, discolored Xerox JD-2.

Pricing information for all vendors will be added as it becomes available.

Wei provided me with renders to give people an idea of what's to come:


*Photos of the physical sample will be provided as soon as they are available.

A special bare-bones kit will also be offered to pair with the D60Lite:



Marco - thank you for the amazing renders and for putting up with my constant changes and last minute asks. You're the real MVP! Marco's socials: Instagram | Twitter

For additional information and context, please see the IC post here

[nu_types]

Reserved for updates

[Nuap]

Great style, amazing kitting. I really appreciate 2x3u spacebars in the spacebar kit.

A day 1 cop for me of most kits.

[zekth]

IN 

[RA Can]

beautiful. I'm in

[azzipa]

Great style, amazing kitting. I really appreciate 2x3u spacebars in the spacebar kit.

A day 1 cop for me of most kits.

not much i can add, in for 4 kits.

[paperassgasket]

Bought everything except the norde kit.

That 40'S kit IS INSANE. There's enough keys to ALMOST  cover 2 boards with just the kit and 2 sets of alphas. I fully plan to borrow some mods from the base and novelty kits to cover 3 boards.

[anonymous]

Is it too late now to add a tab key on the cyrillic/hiragana alphas kit? With an extra tab, you can use the base kit and an alphas kit on two boards.

[paperassgasket]

Is it too late now to add a tab key on the cyrillic/hiragana alphas kit? With an extra tab, you can use the base kit and an alphas kit on two boards.

I would say it's probably too late... Yeah. I already paid for mine. We are past the point of no return.

Just buy the novelties kit.

[nu_types]

Is it too late now to add a tab key on the cyrillic/hiragana alphas kit? With an extra tab, you can use the base kit and an alphas kit on two boards.

I would have added a secondary tab if there were extra/accented enters in the base kit, it doesn't make much sense to include extra tabs otherwise. However, the novelties kit provides a tab and an extra ANSI and ISO enter. But yes, it is too late to make any kitting changes.

[hottrout]

All kits and RAMA bought.  Love this set, good luck.

[ideus]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

[azzipa]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

not sure if this is useful info: na vendor (keyspresso) is in canada, i’m in us. shipping on my order was $5.30 usd

[ideus]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

not sure if this is useful info: na vendor (keyspresso) is in canada, i’m in us. shipping on my order was $5.30 usd

I am out of Con-US and the quote for shipping was hefty. It is a shame vendors did not work out an agreement for competitive shipping pricing. Even more, considering the multiple order they are getting nowadays.

[CustomerSupport]

Joined for Base, Novelties, and Cyrillic Alphas! My first Cyrillic sublegend kit, super stoked.

Great work nu_types!

[dvorcol]

[rockydbull]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

Is it that high from kbdfans? Even as a conusa ressident, I buy from kbdfans so I can get epbt kits before the proxies.

[ideus]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

Is it that high from kbdfans? Even as a conusa ressident, I buy from kbdfans so I can get epbt kits before the proxies.

[juice_pouch]

In for a base and novelties!

[Nuap]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

Is it that high from kbdfans? Even as a conusa ressident, I buy from kbdfans so I can get epbt kits before the proxies.

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If you are in Europe look at MyKeyboard https://mykeyboard.eu/

[ideus]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

Is it that high from kbdfans? Even as a conusa ressident, I buy from kbdfans so I can get epbt kits before the proxies.

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If you are in Europe look at MyKeyboard https://mykeyboard.eu/

I really appreciate the tip; but, I am based in LA, for now. Bad luck, maybe.

[saltimate]

was just about to cop but is it just me or are there keys missing from the 40s?

[rockydbull]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

Is it that high from kbdfans? Even as a conusa ressident, I buy from kbdfans so I can get epbt kits before the proxies.

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If you are in Europe look at MyKeyboard https://mykeyboard.eu/

I really appreciate the tip; but, I am based in LA, for now. Bad luck, maybe.

Louisiana or Los Angeles? Not sure what is going on but shipping to me in Florida is 18 for the same kit.

[nu_types]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

Is it that high from kbdfans? Even as a conusa ressident, I buy from kbdfans so I can get epbt kits before the proxies.

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If you are in Europe look at MyKeyboard https://mykeyboard.eu/

I really appreciate the tip; but, I am based in LA, for now. Bad luck, maybe.

I just tested a Burbank address on Keyspresso and I'm seeing a $11.55 shipping option for a base kit. If you're currently based in LA, you should go with Keyspresso.

was just about to cop but is it just me or are there keys missing from the 40s?

I ran the 40s kit by the 40s discord awhile back when I was working on the kitting. It shouldn't be missing anything major.

[saltimate]

was just about to cop but is it just me or are there keys missing from the 40s?

I ran the 40s kit by the 40s discord awhile back when I was working on the kitting. It shouldn't be missing anything major.

dammit those ****ing casuals let me down, most of the bottom row is missing.
it has been pointed out to me that those keys are covered in the "base kit", but who the hell want to spend 100aud for maybe 10 usable caps. ok sure technically not 100 because i guess the alphas count for something. fine 60ish aud for a few caps.

idk man "base kits" are bull**** and this is why i ****ing hate that its the standard form for cherry. why tho, why do cherry set runners get rock hard at the thought of a "base kit" when  kat, sa, dsa, (others?) so casually just keep mods and alphas separate? its because of gmk isnt it, they are the big bois on the block, they set the standard, they are loathed to do anything outside of normie kitting and use "base kits" to emphasise that.
sorry if this feels personal, its not. i just ****ing hate that gmkunts has that much influence and am slightly tilted that the 40s discord would let this one slip. thanks for making an effort, its better than most.

[Nuap]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

Is it that high from kbdfans? Even as a conusa ressident, I buy from kbdfans so I can get epbt kits before the proxies.

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If you are in Europe look at MyKeyboard https://mykeyboard.eu/

I really appreciate the tip; but, I am based in LA, for now. Bad luck, maybe.

Check on https://dailyclack.com/ too. I looked at the Cyrillic alphas kit and postage is only $15 AUD ($11.64 USD) to California. That makes the Cyrillic alphas delivered $44 AUD ($34.14 USD).

[ideus]

Is the shipping almost $40 USD? Wow, another set that I should let pass.

Is it that high from kbdfans? Even as a conusa ressident, I buy from kbdfans so I can get epbt kits before the proxies.

Show Image

If you are in Europe look at MyKeyboard https://mykeyboard.eu/

I really appreciate the tip; but, I am based in LA, for now. Bad luck, maybe.

Check on https://dailyclack.com/ too. I looked at the Cyrillic alphas kit and postage is only $15 AUD ($11.64 USD) to California. That makes the Cyrillic alphas delivered $44 AUD ($34.14 USD).

You are right. The shipping to my place is also $15. TY.

[Nuap]

You are right. The shipping to my place is also $15. TY.

Sounds like we found a solution they're a good vendor too.

I also got the D60Light, it looks like it'll be a really nice retro aesthetic combo.

[Jo_hannes]

All right, bought most of the sets and the RAMA! This just has such a classic look, really looking forward to getting it! /Johannes

[frizkie]

Really glad to be in on this one.

[Jo_hannes]

In case someone is on the fence with regard to the color of the alphas, you can check out the IC for GMK Maroon, which is entirely in RAL4004. /Johannes

[MAR82]

I wish I went ahead with my same idea from a few years ago https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77809.0
Sadly I had not touched the idea in a long time (last thing I did was get a GMK version of the legends).
But on the plus side, I guess I'll finally be able to have a set with the idea I had

[justinhigley]

I wish I went ahead with my same idea from a few years ago https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77809.0
Sadly I had not touched the idea in a long time (last thing I did was get a GMK version of the legends).
But on the plus side, I guess I'll finally be able to have a set with the idea I had

You and Ideus waited 5+ years for this set. Glad there was a reasonable shipping solution for him!

[paperassgasket]

I wish I went ahead with my same idea from a few years ago https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77809.0
Sadly I had not touched the idea in a long time (last thing I did was get a GMK version of the legends).
But on the plus side, I guess I'll finally be able to have a set with the idea I had

no offense, but I'm kinda glad you didn't.
ePBT has gotten so much better lately and I really like the compatibility and extras in this set that just would not have been possible with DCS.

[directheatedtriode]

was just about to cop but is it just me or are there keys missing from the 40s?

I ran the 40s kit by the 40s discord awhile back when I was working on the kitting. It shouldn't be missing anything major.

dammit those ****ing casuals let me down, most of the bottom row is missing.
it has been pointed out to me that those keys are covered in the "base kit", but who the hell want to spend 100aud for maybe 10 usable caps. ok sure technically not 100 because i guess the alphas count for something. fine 60ish aud for a few caps.

idk man "base kits" are bull**** and this is why i ****ing hate that its the standard form for cherry. why tho, why do cherry set runners get rock hard at the thought of a "base kit" when  kat, sa, dsa, (others?) so casually just keep mods and alphas separate? its because of gmk isnt it, they are the big bois on the block, they set the standard, they are loathed to do anything outside of normie kitting and use "base kits" to emphasise that.
sorry if this feels personal, its not. i just ****ing hate that gmkunts has that much influence and am slightly tilted that the 40s discord would let this one slip. thanks for making an effort, its better than most.

Why do all your posts have you calling people casuals and normies, you can't be like 12 years old right lmao

[MAR82]

I wish I went ahead with my same idea from a few years ago https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77809.0
Sadly I had not touched the idea in a long time (last thing I did was get a GMK version of the legends).
But on the plus side, I guess I'll finally be able to have a set with the idea I had

no offense, but I'm kinda glad you didn't.
ePBT has gotten so much better lately and I really like the compatibility and extras in this set that just would not have been possible with DCS.

No offense taken. Back in the day the only option would have been SP DCS.
The last time I had looked into making this set was 2018 when I had OutragedPudding make some GMK compatible legends for me. I just suck at putting anything out (I had originally made Sky Dolch before it was a thing https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71629.0).
If I would be making this set today, it would have just as many options (I just would have done a few things different).
Right now I'm just happy I can get my hands on it, since I have have not been active in the keyboard community this past year (+) and might have missed it. I just wish I got a message on my thread that a new set was being planned (even if I understand that it's so old that people were not aware of it)

[dvorcol]

[nu_types]

I wish I went ahead with my same idea from a few years ago https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77809.0
Sadly I had not touched the idea in a long time (last thing I did was get a GMK version of the legends).
But on the plus side, I guess I'll finally be able to have a set with the idea I had

no offense, but I'm kinda glad you didn't.
ePBT has gotten so much better lately and I really like the compatibility and extras in this set that just would not have been possible with DCS.

No offense taken. Back in the day the only option would have been SP DCS.
The last time I had looked into making this set was 2018 when I had OutragedPudding make some GMK compatible legends for me. I just suck at putting anything out (I had originally made Sky Dolch before it was a thing https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=71629.0).
If I would be making this set today, it would have just as many options (I just would have done a few things different).
Right now I'm just happy I can get my hands on it, since I have have not been active in the keyboard community this past year (+) and might have missed it. I just wish I got a message on my thread that a new set was being planned (even if I understand that it's so old that people were not aware of it)

Hi! Oh wow, I was unaware that anyone else ever proposed the idea of making a set based on the 6085 keyboard. Had I been aware of your old thread I would have definitely hit you up.

Also I still think DCS is great. However, I'd be more tempted to go the Alps dyesub route for that  .

[thechemtrailkid]

Really cool set. Walks the line of being understated and interesting really well. Picking most kits up for sure.

[microCuts]

I noticed that the color quite similar to the epbt ivory. May I know are both the exact same color? (Alphas and Mods)
If yes i may grab one to mix and match with my Ivory set.

[Jo_hannes]

I noticed that the color quite similar to the epbt ivory. May I know are both the exact same color? (Alphas and Mods)
If yes i may grab one to mix and match with my Ivory set.

Of course, I don't know for sure, but as these colors are custom-matched against keycaps from nu_types' keyboard, it is highly unlikely they will be a perfect match. Also, these here have maroon legends on the alphas, so keep that in mind, I guess. /Johannes

[nu_types]

I noticed that the color quite similar to the epbt ivory. May I know are both the exact same color? (Alphas and Mods)
If yes i may grab one to mix and match with my Ivory set.

Of course, I don't know for sure, but as these colors are custom-matched against keycaps from nu_types' keyboard, it is highly unlikely they will be a perfect match. Also, these here have maroon legends on the alphas, so keep that in mind, I guess. /Johannes

Johannes is correct. This set is color matched to caps from my Xerox JD-2 keyboard. This will likely not be a perfect color match to any other ePBT sets.

[treeleaf64]

Rama works keycap says Stop

[mrkevint]

Such a great key set design, thanks for running it! I went in pretty deep with the kits. Hope the Rama Works key cap makes MOQ.

[PixelPlays__]

My first GB. Absolutely love this set! Thanks again for designing it!

[hottrout]

My first GB. Absolutely love this set! Thanks again for designing it!

I love the fact that the right cap set or keyboard at a certain time can grab another unsuspecting member of the public and pull them into the madness that is this hobby.  Welcome to the fold PixelPlays, start looking for things you don't really need, to sell them.  You are going to need more funds once ePBT 6085 arrives and you get to feel it.

[Engedi_]

This is instabuy for me. This is the only set that I'm truly interested in right now.
So much better than other GMK GBs right now.

[dvorcol]

[dvorcol]

[Nuap]

Damn I really hope the D60Light makes MOQ