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[GB] GMK ASCII - COMPLETED - Round II tentatively in October 2023
« on: Fri, 01 November 2019, 15:19:24 »
What?
A keyset inspired by Micro Switch's Halleffect Keyboard that I had the privilege of typing on when I visited the Kono/Input Club office last year. Featuring Cherry's vintage R012345 profile.



When?
November 1st 2019 - December 16th 2019

Where?
US: https://kono.store/products/gmk-ascii
EU: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-ascii_214/
CHINA: https://www.zfrontier.com/m/5648
ASIA: https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmk-ascii
AUSTRALIA: https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-ascii

Money?
Base Kit: 130 USD / 124 EUR / 962 CNY / 188 AUD
Icon Modifiers: 30 USD / 33 EUR / 193 CNY / 51 AUD
40bit: 50 USD / 47 EUR / 319 CNY / 68 AUD
Spacebars & -keys: 20 USD / 19 EUR / 127 CNY / 33 AUD

Ships?
16-20 Weeks after GB closes

Colors?
Stock colors, 2M on 2B.

Kits?








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Comments?
I'm not exactly sure why Micro Switch's keyboard does not feature ASCII sublegends on all alphas, I did complete it using the standard ASCII table. Thanks to constexpr for the idea of putting the remaining commands on other alphas with a 64 character offset.



R012345 profile render:
« Last Edit: Wed, 24 May 2023, 04:48:12 by Oblotzky »

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 01 November 2019, 15:20:15 »
Approved :thumb:

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 01 November 2019, 15:21:55 »
I’m in. Again.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 01 November 2019, 15:25:17 »
Row zero hype
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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 01 November 2019, 17:00:18 »
Definitely going in on this.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 01 November 2019, 18:09:51 »

Comments?
I'm not exactly sure why Micro Switch's keyboard does not feature ASCII sublegends on all alphas, I did complete it using the standard ASCII table. Thanks to constexpr for the idea of putting the remaining commands on other alphas with a 64 character offset.

H, J and M don't have ASCII sublegends in the original keyboard because their corresponding codes (BS, LF and CR) already have dedicated keys (DEL, LF and CR). That said, putting them "back" on in this set is for the best.  :thumb:

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 01 November 2019, 18:31:39 »

Comments?
I'm not exactly sure why Micro Switch's keyboard does not feature ASCII sublegends on all alphas, I did complete it using the standard ASCII table. Thanks to constexpr for the idea of putting the remaining commands on other alphas with a 64 character offset.

H, J and M don't have ASCII sublegends in the original keyboard because their corresponding codes (BS, LF and CR) already have dedicated keys (DEL, LF and CR). That said, putting them "back" on in this set is for the best.  :thumb:

Oh yeah I figured that part out during the IC, just copy pasted most of the first post for this GB thread :P but thanks again!

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 03 November 2019, 01:47:03 »
Joined  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #8 on: Mon, 04 November 2019, 10:39:33 »
set of the year right here.  Can't wait to match it up with some of your other kickass sets. 

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 06 November 2019, 13:43:40 »

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 06 November 2019, 14:41:26 »
...that's why the price is so good despite the new molds. Might have to get an extra base, 500 is a big ask this month...

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 07 November 2019, 09:19:56 »
Doesn't look that good. I would have joined myself if this was offered in a sculpted profile such as SA, so as to keep things more faithful to the original. This in Cherry profile doesn't do it for me. :(

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #12 on: Thu, 07 November 2019, 22:11:55 »
Just signed up for 3 kits!

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 16 November 2019, 05:10:23 »
I really love this set, not very often you get a great neutral set, but there are so many different kits and bits I want right now so its hard to pick and choose. I really hope this gets made even if it does take longer than it deserves

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #14 on: Fri, 22 November 2019, 08:03:16 »
How’s the numbers? Been 2 weeks.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #15 on: Fri, 22 November 2019, 13:00:07 »


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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #16 on: Fri, 22 November 2019, 13:42:46 »
Thanks Dvorcol!

Reason to be hopeful here.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #17 on: Fri, 22 November 2019, 16:28:41 »
Thanks for the updated graphs Dvorcol  :thumb: it does need some pushing, but we'll get there!


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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #19 on: Thu, 28 November 2019, 09:00:54 »
How do the numbers look?  Are we going to hit MOQ?

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #20 on: Thu, 28 November 2019, 14:28:52 »
I'm in, I hope this makes MOQ.
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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #21 on: Thu, 28 November 2019, 15:23:53 »
We have not reached MOQ quite yet, but we are exploring some options to get it made. A extension is part of it for sure though. Hang in tight! And thanks for joining!

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #22 on: Thu, 28 November 2019, 15:57:09 »
Get on board people, this is a classic in the making.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #23 on: Thu, 28 November 2019, 19:37:41 »
I can maybe think up another base.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #24 on: Fri, 29 November 2019, 00:15:40 »
What time does the group buy end. I get paid tomorrow so was going to join then, but Kono just says the 29th. That leaves the actual ending time quite ambiguous.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #25 on: Fri, 29 November 2019, 04:16:44 »
What time does the group buy end. I get paid tomorrow so was going to join then, but Kono just says the 29th. That leaves the actual ending time quite ambiguous.

A extension is definitely happening, so don't worry about that if you need a couple more days.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #26 on: Fri, 29 November 2019, 18:01:49 »
What time does the group buy end. I get paid tomorrow so was going to join then, but Kono just says the 29th. That leaves the actual ending time quite ambiguous.

A extension is definitely happening, so don't worry about that if you need a couple more days.

Joined. Can't wait to see this become a reality.
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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #27 on: Fri, 29 November 2019, 18:50:55 »
Just joined. Let's get this set to moq bois! If handarbeit can make it, then this sure as h**l can.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #28 on: Fri, 29 November 2019, 22:51:17 »
Do we have a date/time for the extension? I'll put out some good word on behalf of the set

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #29 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 19:39:24 »
Just joined. Let's get this set to moq bois! If handarbeit can make it, then this sure as h**l can.

Everyone says that but forgets that Handarbeit had an MOQ of 150. This is 500. This design is clearly leaps and bounds better, but also has to sell leaps and bounds more. I really hope it gets there, love this set.
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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #30 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 20:17:19 »
Just joined. Let's get this set to moq bois! If handarbeit can make it, then this sure as h**l can.

Everyone says that but forgets that Handarbeit had an MOQ of 150. This is 500. This design is clearly leaps and bounds better, but also has to sell leaps and bounds more. I really hope it gets there, love this set.

Actually, I didn't forget. However, it sold 230 units after the first run failed at 32 base sets.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #31 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 20:22:02 »
Handarbeit had Krelbit w switchmod doing some great advertising on forums and keeping everyone up to date. (See Mom, I can get my point across while being polite)

Once we hear more details, we should probably keep reddit up to date w it.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #32 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 20:24:51 »
Handarbeit had Krelbit w switchmod doing some great advertising on forums and keeping everyone up to date. (See Mom, I can get my point across while being polite)

Once we hear more details, we should probably keep reddit up to date w it.

I was literally just thinking that this set would probably sell better with some more marketing. Is it just me, or has it been strangely radio silent for an Oblotzky set?..

Also, don't tell me how to argue on the internet, Dad.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #33 on: Sat, 30 November 2019, 20:39:44 »
Do we hit MOQ ? How about numbers now ?

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #34 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 08:51:10 »
Honestly, if this GB could be extended a bit longer I'd jump on board.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #35 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 12:09:07 »
Honestly, if this GB could be extended a bit longer I'd jump on board.

What time does the group buy end. I get paid tomorrow so was going to join then, but Kono just says the 29th. That leaves the actual ending time quite ambiguous.

A extension is definitely happening, so don't worry about that if you need a couple more days.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #36 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 12:17:01 »
if We’re a 150+ base kits away, I’d be surprised if it wasn’t 2 weeks.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #37 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 12:52:07 »
Do you have any more updated numbers dvorcol?

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #38 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 16:14:57 »


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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #39 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 16:46:31 »
Yo the sub legends are double shot? :cool:


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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #40 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 16:58:54 »
Yo the sub legends are double shot? :cool:

Of course!

I'll try to have the extension date tomorrow, sorry for the holdup.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #41 on: Sun, 01 December 2019, 17:02:10 »
Thanks Dvorcol for the numbers and Oblotsky for the promise of an update. Hopefully we can get some more base kit orders.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #42 on: Mon, 02 December 2019, 16:07:53 »
#1 New GB closing date is Monday the 16th!
#2 I will update again if/when I have a new MOQ. I have committed to more extras myself and we are now at 360/500 with that. Keep ordering! :P

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #43 on: Mon, 02 December 2019, 16:30:34 »
Oblotsky, thank you for your money and your work here.

I think r/mk and r/mm reddit posts might get a few more buyers. Twice or three times more probably wouldnt be obnoxious. I'm happy to make them but I know your name carries weight.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #44 on: Tue, 03 December 2019, 05:44:10 »
#1 New GB closing date is Monday the 16th!
#2 I will update again if/when I have a new MOQ. I have committed to more extras myself and we are now at 360/500 with that. Keep ordering! :P

Great, glad to hear it's extended until December 16th (btw, you should update the thread title). I'll grab my set from Kono this week.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until November 29th
« Reply #45 on: Tue, 03 December 2019, 06:23:17 »
Oblotsky, thank you for your money and your work here.

I think r/mk and r/mm reddit posts might get a few more buyers. Twice or three times more probably wouldnt be obnoxious. I'm happy to make them but I know your name carries weight.

Of course, I will update on reddit today as well, was late yesterday and I like to stick around in case people have questions or so, didn't want to post and go to sleep.

#1 New GB closing date is Monday the 16th!
#2 I will update again if/when I have a new MOQ. I have committed to more extras myself and we are now at 360/500 with that. Keep ordering! :P

Great, glad to hear it's extended until December 16th (btw, you should update the thread title). I'll grab my set from Kono this week.

Thank you, updated the title and first post accordingly :)

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until December 16th
« Reply #46 on: Tue, 03 December 2019, 22:37:16 »
I have already in.
Can I think it's not canceled? This is the set I really want to have.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until December 16th
« Reply #47 on: Tue, 03 December 2019, 22:53:36 »
That's right, the group buy is still going.

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until December 16th
« Reply #48 on: Fri, 06 December 2019, 10:43:07 »
How are the numbers looking now that we're 1 week into the extension?

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Re: [GB] GMK ASCII - LIVE Until December 16th
« Reply #49 on: Fri, 06 December 2019, 17:44:57 »
Oblotzky posted a reddit thread today. For those who don't frequent r/mk or r/mechmarket often, some activity for visibility's sake might be good.

Also curious on numbers.