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Title: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: retoid on Fri, 15 October 2021, 21:33:54
32-Bit Build Deskmats

GB Thread Here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117821.msg3133316#msg3133316)

Hello, I am retoid of BKM Caps. Thank you for checking in on the deskmat that I have put together!
Pixel art has been a hobby of mine for some time now and I really wanted to design something that would fit into the keyboard community.
I really hope you enjoy the design.

In the artwork you will see several of the components and tools often used when building a custom mechanical keyboard.


Navy
(https://i.imgur.com/YDEwP2t.jpg)
Render by MrBingo

Clay
(https://i.imgur.com/6M95ubw.jpg)
Render by MrBingo

Aged Olive
(https://i.imgur.com/b22yFuE.jpg)
Render by MrBingo

Red
(https://i.imgur.com/E4tflve.jpg)
Render by MrBingo


Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/W325GZbhinovPWs19)



(https://i.imgur.com/SVZ66j7.png)



Specifications:

• Size: 900mm x 400mm
• Thickness: 4mm
• Stitched edge
• Standard Non-Slip Bottom
• Rough Textured Fabric Top

Vendors & Pricing:

Pricing: ~$25 USD (Price may vary for vendors outside of USA)

USA - Digital Carpentry (https://digital-carpentry.com/)
Canada - Ashkeebs (https://www.ashkeebs.com/)
Europe - Candy Keys (https://candykeys.com/)
Asia - Base Keys (https://basekeys.jp/Base Keys)
UK - Prototypist (https://prototypist.net/)
Oceania - Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/)

Target Dates & Updates:

Target Date for GB: July 18th, 2022
Target Date for Product Shipment: Roughly 8 weeks after GB.

October 24th, 2021: 1st sample is in production.
April 7th, 2022: 4th sample has arrived. Adjusting final color tweaks. GB soon.
May 12th, 2022: Final samples approved. Going to photos.

Social Media:

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bkmkeycaps/) | Discord (https://discord.gg/sUEm9qtNAh) | Web (https://bkmcaps.com/)



The quality of the mat and print are very important factors for me.
They will not be produced before having samples printed and having gone through a quality control check.

The design is pretty much set the way it is but I am always open to entertaining any suggestions or ideas.
Thank you very much for your interest and for stopping in :)




If you'd like to support this project and add an image to your signature, here is an image you may use. Thank you!

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Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: arq1999 on Fri, 15 October 2021, 21:37:54
Reserved
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: itsazly on Mon, 18 October 2021, 21:44:57
Yes, thank you. This is so neat!
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: retoid on Tue, 19 October 2021, 21:29:16
Quote from: itsazly on Mon, 18 October 2021, 21:44:57
Yes, thank you. This is so neat!

Thank you very much! I am very glad you like the design :)
I hope to have some updated information soon.
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: Loquerish on Thu, 21 October 2021, 08:40:43
I love how theres traces on the pcb! Did you make the pcb yourself?
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: retoid on Thu, 21 October 2021, 10:30:10
Thank you :)

It's all drawn in pixel art, including the PCB. The PCB is drawn to look like it would work but the traces to the IC are sort of random :D

(https://i.imgur.com/Sl8ZgXN.gif)
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: NovaRMK on Tue, 16 November 2021, 20:48:40
How have I not seen this yet. Need.
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: retoid on Thu, 02 December 2021, 10:38:18
Quote from: NovaRMK on Tue, 16 November 2021, 20:48:40
How have I not seen this yet. Need.

:D Glad you like it!
Still working on getting the colors to print good on a sample. Hopefully I will have an update soon.
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: Arithmetics on Thu, 02 December 2021, 13:48:01
imagine losing parts on this mat
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: dankthropod on Sun, 05 December 2021, 05:19:32
Looks really good! I've been looking for a deskmat for my blue keyboard for a while. I think the navy version makes the cut!
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: retoid on Fri, 10 December 2021, 13:59:43
Quote from: wariomale on Sun, 05 December 2021, 05:19:32
Looks really good! I've been looking for a deskmat for my blue keyboard for a while. I think the navy version makes the cut!

Awesome! Thank you very much, glad you like it. Sorry for the long delay, I had a sample made up but it was not up to par, so I am having another sample made up, currently waiting for that one.
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: maybejari on Sun, 12 December 2021, 15:11:46
Love the Red design!
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: retoid on Fri, 08 July 2022, 12:47:35
Group Buy date, target pricing and vendors have been added to the original post!
Going to be running Navy, Clay and Aged Olive.

Will create a new GB post when it's live.

Thank you!
Title: Re: [IC] 32-Bit Build Deskmats
Post by: retoid on Mon, 18 July 2022, 14:10:23
The Group Buy is live!

New GB post still waiting for moderation.