[IC] MAXKEY Flamingo （GB starts now!）

[midnightrun]

You should update the initial post also to that design. I really like the you changed the fn colors too. What about a flying flamingos for the return key? or one flying on the esc key?

I am totally in for this keycap

[spkmic]

Too much black. Too little red. The flamingo's black color is only slightly on its beak and wings. How about changing the color of the accents and modifiers?

[hoq]

Too much black. Too little red. The flamingo's black color is only slightly on its beak and wings. How about changing the color of the accents and modifiers?

I am also very tangled the modifiers colors.....

[hoq]

You should update the initial post also to that design. I really like the you changed the fn colors too. What about a flying flamingos for the return key? or one flying on the esc key?

I am totally in for this keycap

OK, Thank you.
I have put them to the initial post.

[Hypocaffeinic]

Love this but agree that black is so stark.. what about a cool-toned brown shade? Similar look without such harsh contrast.

[fishpod]

love the novelties!

but i wish the dark mods could be lighter and softer in contrast with the alphas

[hoq]

OK I'm trying to make the dark brown lighter, but if it's too light, it will look very low saturated, and uneasy to use.

[keebdeeb]

Definitely really into the dark brown, i don't see the need to make the brown lighter it'll take away from the color of the legends.

I don't see any 1u mods for the second render (ALT, FN, CTRL) is that gonna be available? Either way 100% in

[hoq]

Definitely really into the dark brown, i don't see the need to make the brown lighter it'll take away from the color of the legends.

I don't see any 1u mods for the second render (ALT, FN, CTRL) is that gonna be available? Either way 100% in

1u Fn, Alt, Ctrl are not available in MAXKEY, If I want to make them ,they will make these as novelties, the price will be very high. so, I'm trying to avoid new molds.

[euphxenos]

Definitely really into the dark brown, i don't see the need to make the brown lighter it'll take away from the color of the legends.

I don't see any 1u mods for the second render (ALT, FN, CTRL) is that gonna be available? Either way 100% in

1u Fn, Alt, Ctrl are not available in MAXKEY, If I want to make them ,they will make these as novelties, the price will be very high. so, I'm trying to avoid new molds.

Take a look at the Maxkey SA Calm Depths group buy that just closed and is now headed for production.  That set includes 1U Fn, Alt, and Ctrl (They also have a 1U Code).  Even if they're making new molds for those, they should have them before you run this set.

[fishpod]

i wonder what will happen if the trees novelties would have green legends

[hoq]

Definitely really into the dark brown, i don't see the need to make the brown lighter it'll take away from the color of the legends.

I don't see any 1u mods for the second render (ALT, FN, CTRL) is that gonna be available? Either way 100% in

1u Fn, Alt, Ctrl are not available in MAXKEY, If I want to make them ,they will make these as novelties, the price will be very high. so, I'm trying to avoid new molds.

Take a look at the Maxkey SA Calm Depths group buy that just closed and is now headed for production.  That set includes 1U Fn, Alt, and Ctrl (They also have a 1U Code).  Even if they're making new molds for those, they should have them before you run this set.

Thank you for you info. I'll ask Maxkey they can made them or not, If it's possible, I will add those keys.

[keebdeeb]

Any news on when the GB is going to start?

[hoq]

Layouts update!


1, I added 2 space keys for those split spacebar keyboards.
the novelties are inspired by the 2 pics from web:

2, I changed the brown color to a lighter one, but still looks dark.
3. I will ask Maxkey whether they can make 1u FN, CTRL and ALT or not later.

[hoq]

i wonder what will happen if the trees novelties would have green legends

Green color is not in the plan in this theme.

[hoq]

Any news on when the GB is going to start?

I asked Maxkey for the real color chips, after the colors confirmed, that's will be the time.

[lovetree]

Layouts update!

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1, I added 2 space keys for those split spacebar keyboards.
the novelties are inspired by the 2 pics from web:

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2, I changed the brown color to a lighter one, but still looks dark.
3. I will ask Maxkey whether they can make 1u FN, CTRL and ALT or not later.

I prefer Black C of original idea but believe your choice.  :thumb:
Let's go GB soon!

P.S. I think that "Scrool lock" in the layout picture is just a typo. :)

[hoq]

Layouts update!

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1, I added 2 space keys for those split spacebar keyboards.
the novelties are inspired by the 2 pics from web:

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2, I changed the brown color to a lighter one, but still looks dark.
3. I will ask Maxkey whether they can make 1u FN, CTRL and ALT or not later.

I prefer Black C of original idea but believe your choice.  :thumb:
Let's go GB soon!

P.S. I think that "Scrool lock" in the layout picture is just a typo. :)

Oh, I made a mistake. Thanks.

[bkw1209]

Nice!!!
I Can''t wait.

[Trente]

I updated the basic layout and added some novelties.

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Looks really nice especially the combo with that great silver CA66

[hoq]

2 renders update!

[hoq]

Definitely really into the dark brown, i don't see the need to make the brown lighter it'll take away from the color of the legends.

I don't see any 1u mods for the second render (ALT, FN, CTRL) is that gonna be available? Either way 100% in

1u Fn, Alt, Ctrl are not available in MAXKEY, If I want to make them ,they will make these as novelties, the price will be very high. so, I'm trying to avoid new molds.

Take a look at the Maxkey SA Calm Depths group buy that just closed and is now headed for production.  That set includes 1U Fn, Alt, and Ctrl (They also have a 1U Code).  Even if they're making new molds for those, they should have them before you run this set.

I asked Maxkey about whether they can make 1u Fn, Ctrl, Alt or not ,they said even though Calm Depth made moulds for these keys, the moulds can not last long because of the material is week that can not use twice for another keyset.
So, if I add these keys, the price will be high, I'm afraid I can not add them to the layout.

[keebdeeb]

Thanks for asking! Still looks really great, can't wait for the GB to start

[mudcakehoney]

Is there any way to have an alternative back slash in brown for those who like a little more balance in their Alphas?


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[hoq]

Is there any way to have an alternative back slash in brown for those who like a little more balance in their Alphas?


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No, they can't, ~`key and |\ backslash key must have the same color with alphas.....that's a mold problem.

[mudcakehoney]

Is there any way to have an alternative back slash in brown for those who like a little more balance in their Alphas?


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No, they can't, ~`key and |\ backslash key must have the same color with alphas.....that's a mold problem.

Thanks for answering! Such a great colourway I love it


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[Trente]

Is there any way to have an alternative back slash in brown for those who like a little more balance in their Alphas?


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No, they can't, ~`key and |\ backslash key must have the same color with alphas.....that's a mold problem.

So maybe a dark brownish colored artisan to help!

Thanks for answering! Such a great colourway I love it


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[hoq]

Is there any way to have an alternative back slash in brown for those who like a little more balance in their Alphas?


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No, they can't, ~`key and |\ backslash key must have the same color with alphas.....that's a mold problem.

So maybe a dark brownish colored artisan to help!

Thanks for answering! Such a great colourway I love it


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More novelties make the price even more higher， you know Maxkey's novelties are even higher than SP.

[kimwonsik]

I'm looking forward to it.

[KaosJ]

You are missing the small 0 in the base set, i mean you are supporting 96% keyboard but there is no 1u 0, hope it is a mistake. 

Also, in the base kit there is a DEL and a DELETE.   

[hoq]

You are missing the small 0 in the base set, i mean you are supporting 96% keyboard but there is no 1u 0, hope it is a mistake. 

Also, in the base kit there is a DEL and a DELETE.   

Sorry I got a 1U zero missing in the render. This is the final right layout.

[KaosJ]

You are missing the small 0 in the base set, i mean you are supporting 96% keyboard but there is no 1u 0, hope it is a mistake. 

Also, in the base kit there is a DEL and a DELETE.   

Sorry I got a 1U zero missing in the render. This is the final right layout.

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Not a matter but at a fast check, i still see few mistakes, Shift is 1.75 not 2.25, del and delete should be wrong as well 

[hoq]

You are missing the small 0 in the base set, i mean you are supporting 96% keyboard but there is no 1u 0, hope it is a mistake. 

Also, in the base kit there is a DEL and a DELETE.   

Sorry I got a 1U zero missing in the render. This is the final right layout.

Show Image

Not a matter but at a fast check, i still see few mistakes, Shift is 1.75 not 2.25, del and delete should be wrong as well 

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I have sent the drawing to MAXKEY to comfirm are they right or not.
I remembered the R2 1u DEL mold has been modified.

[hoq]

You are missing the small 0 in the base set, i mean you are supporting 96% keyboard but there is no 1u 0, hope it is a mistake. 

Also, in the base kit there is a DEL and a DELETE.   

Sorry I got a 1U zero missing in the render. This is the final right layout.

Show Image

Not a matter but at a fast check, i still see few mistakes, Shift is 1.75 not 2.25, del and delete should be wrong as well 

Show Image

Maxkey told me the R2 1U DEL is right, they modified the mold recently，
but R1 1U "DELETE" is still the old mold.

and, that 225 shift was wrong, I have mend it as below.

[KaosJ]

You are missing the small 0 in the base set, i mean you are supporting 96% keyboard but there is no 1u 0, hope it is a mistake. 

Also, in the base kit there is a DEL and a DELETE.   

Sorry I got a 1U zero missing in the render. This is the final right layout.

Show Image

Not a matter but at a fast check, i still see few mistakes, Shift is 1.75 not 2.25, del and delete should be wrong as well 

Show Image

Maxkey told me the R2 1U DEL is right, they modified the mold recently，
but R1 1U "DELETE" is still the old mold.

and, that 225 shift was wrong, I have mend it as below.

Show Image

 

Got it  :thumb:

[hoq]

You are missing the small 0 in the base set, i mean you are supporting 96% keyboard but there is no 1u 0, hope it is a mistake. 

Also, in the base kit there is a DEL and a DELETE.   

Sorry I got a 1U zero missing in the render. This is the final right layout.

Show Image

Not a matter but at a fast check, i still see few mistakes, Shift is 1.75 not 2.25, del and delete should be wrong as well 

Show Image

I got some new that both "delete" keys have been modified into "DEL", so the R1 1u "DELETE" was wrong, that will be "DEL"

[hoq]

About the color samples,
Maxkey told me that They will definitely make some color samples before the mass production,
So we don't have to worry about the color will be not accurate.

The group buy starts now, so I have to lock this thread soon.
Please go to Group buy sub forum to join our group buy , thank you!

[hoq]

Sorry, the GB thread is still awaiting approval , we need to wait a moment.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92651.0

Or you can refer to the same thread on deskthority :
https://deskthority.net/group-buys-f50/maxkey-sa-flamingo-t17708.html

[hoq]

Finally the group-buy thread has been approved! Thanks so much to administrators!

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92651.0