[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100882.msg2768178#msg2768178][img width=299 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/Mk4IjPx.jpg[/img][/url]i am lactose intolerant
Cake with sprinkles vibe - I like it.
Also GMK seem to be better color matching with RAL, so maybe give those a look at?
I love this, but I don't love ABS nor the price that comes with GMK...so hopefully we find out more about that soon!
I love this, but I don't love ABS nor the price that comes with GMK...so hopefully we find out more about that soon!
More about what? GMK's pricing and ABS caps are given facts.
Instead of using cash register legends, why not use ice cream names, e.g. Vanilla, Pistachio, etc?
Instead of using cash register legends, why not use ice cream names, e.g. Vanilla, Pistachio, etc?
I Picked the Legends mostly because they were similarly related to what the standard legends are. At least in my mind.
Total relates to Enter
Double relates to Big which relates to Capital Letters
Extra relates to extra line/Space which relates to Tab.
But Based on the form responses so far, it seems like most would just prefer the stock legends of GMK. If we go with Stock legends, It Would most likely lower the cost. That might be the better choice honestly since I’m not sure what, if any, other themes would be able to use these legends and make it worthwhile Tooling cost.
Maybe this is weird but I'd be curious about a monochrome (plain tart?) version of the set without the colored mods.
Maybe this is weird but I'd be curious about a monochrome (plain tart?) version of the set without the colored mods.
Love the name lol
Problem is, people would just call this another Pristine, Minimal, Extended 2048 set. And offering too many variants just turns into a mad house of community decisiveness and opinions.
Take a look at the 30 page Forum for Oblivion V2 to see what I mean :p
Taking note of this though. You never know!
PBT + international kit lets go+1
If you go ePBT, it should be cheaper to make both fun legends and boring legends.
It's a great kit and color set !
Please add a 2.25 extra shift in the base kit for keyboards like Leopold Fc660m/c , clueboard etc.
Thanks !
I emailed Wei Last Night in regards to Discussing the probability of this set being ran with/by ePBT.
I’ll keep you guys posted! I’m all in for ePBT if it is something they could/would do.
**Note: The 40’s set may have some conflict if we go this route. The R2 1.75u And R3 1.25u Keys are keys that ePBT does not currently have Molds for as far as I know.
Extended 2048 had the same issue arise.
I’m a 40% user myself so this may turn out to be slightly disappointing.
I emailed Wei Last Night in regards to Discussing the probability of this set being ran with/by ePBT.This could definitely be done in PBT but yes, epbt don't have good 40s support.
I’ll keep you guys posted! I’m all in for ePBT if it is something they could/would do.
**Note: The 40’s set may have some conflict if we go this route. The R2 1.75u And R3 1.25u Keys are keys that ePBT does not currently have Molds for as far as I know.
Extended 2048 had the same issue arise.
I’m a 40% user myself so this may turn out to be slightly disappointing.
I emailed Wei Last Night in regards to Discussing the probability of this set being ran with/by ePBT.
I’ll keep you guys posted! I’m all in for ePBT if it is something they could/would do.
**Note: The 40’s set may have some conflict if we go this route. The R2 1.75u And R3 1.25u Keys are keys that ePBT does not currently have Molds for as far as I know.
Extended 2048 had the same issue arise.
I’m a 40% user myself so this may turn out to be slightly disappointing.
I forgot about that; it does make things tricky. I assume you (and the community) aren't willing to stomach the quality decrease of switching to something like Winmix for 40% compatibility? They seem to be a mixed bag overall, but The Key Company certainly seems to have faith in them.
I'd also gladly take this colorway in MDA or KAT profiles, but it seems like both of those are going to be unobtainable for the near future.
Or Something Like This?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/k52ws1J.jpg)
Or Something Like This?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/k52ws1J.jpg)
Update is coming soon？
Deskpads look great!
Hopefully Kbdfans/wei respond soon. Really want this set in ebpt :')
Deskpads look great!
Hopefully Kbdfans/wei respond soon. Really want this set in ebpt :')
There is still some clarification needed but
Wei is indeed on board with the set.
ePBT tooling molds for the 40’s Kit is pretty limited though and it’s being discussed if it would be realistic to try and fund the molds for the other few R3 Keys needed.
I love ePBT sets and I'm very happy that this set is looking like it might go that way. I think it will look fantastic.
Marketed as a summer set. But it probably wont be in people's hands til winter ;D
this is adorable
please make it happen
Just saw the IC thread on Reddit.
So this is now a GMK set and no longer EnjoyPBT?
Welp... What a shame.
Worried a tiny bit when you said it’s going to be more expensive than similar kits but basically you have my vote. Wanted a unique light coloured set and this one satisfies my thirst.
Worried a tiny bit when you said it’s going to be more expensive than similar kits but basically you have my vote. Wanted a unique light coloured set and this one satisfies my thirst.
Im excited (and terrified) to see these initial Kit Price Quotes from GMK.
Since most of the Novelty Legends are in the base, we would be splitting the cost of that tooling across a larger base of orders!
When I hear back, I'll see what the community and myself think based on that quote.
If it is too high, we may just go with stock legends. But I hope we get to keep the ones I have now :)
Also, ePBT slate had a 40s kit. Is it too limited? I’m not that knowledgeable on what makes a good 40s kit.
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/VpBsWyN.jpg?2)
Attention, All You Beautiful People, Summer Is Quickly Approaching!
- The time of HOT, HUMID, and VIBRANT Sunny days. And with that heavy heat, comes the foods that never taste as sweet as they do in these coming months.
- Second, only to the blessing that is watermelon, is the sweet, frosty, and creamy delight known as [Generic Brand] Frozen Yogurt. The soft, subtle, and satisfying frozen dairy treat.
Can you feel the rush of cool air as you enter the shop?
Can you taste the bright, sweet and tangy toppings?
Can you feel the wallet-shearing-pain of heading to the cashier to weigh your 4.8kg Cup of Perfection that you spent 36 minutes carefully piling as many crushed Kit-Kats onto as possible?
It's enough to make your sweet tooth tingle right now...This isShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/35IyLjL.png)
Click HERE to Visit The Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/htHZb65o97KjR2xM9): Let Me Know Your Thoughts!
This set is still pretty early in its life but I really like the idea, the colors may need some adjustment but overall It really satisfies things I've looked for in other sets.
Legends would be custom in their current form. They are all centered around the event of going to the Frozen Yogurt Shop. Some might be a little too "try hard" but hopefully, you guys get a general idea :)
Details of Fro.Yo:
Who Will Be Manufacturing Fro.Yo?
• GMK - electronic design gmbh
• High-Quality, Thick, Double Shot ABS Keycaps
Dates:
• (Expected Dates still TBD But Estimates are GB to start 1-2 months) (July or August)
Vendors:
• US: Kingly-Keys.xyz (https://kingly-keys.xyz/)
• EU: CandyKeys.com (https://candykeys.com/)
• Other: TBD
*Numbers:
• Base Kit MOQ - 250
• All Child Kits MOQ - 100
*Price:
• TBD (Mid-Late July for GMK Quote)
Colors of Fro.Yo:
• [PANTONE Color Samples]Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/qot1BiG.jpg)
*Spacebar (L9)
- 2345 C
- 312 C
- 3395 C
- 2088 C
• [GMK Stock Colors:]Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/TDZm1rC.jpg)
- L9
- 2B
- N6
I’m very happy overall as I was slightly worried about the green (3395) being a bit too “washed out” against the base L9 color. Looks to be a lot more contrasted in person :)
Renders:
*Note: Please remember that renders are to help us all get a better sense of the sets real-world look. And just like in real life, differences in light, environment, angles, and temperatures all play into how a set actually is perceived (Whether through a lens or through our own eyes). Please take all renders with that open perception. Further clarification will come if samples are obtainable and more diversity in renders is presented. :)
Stunningly Creamy Renders
RAMA M60-A (HAZE) - Render By JangladShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/nKtqG1j.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/K1Dedsf.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/jMP5zCs.jpg)
Polycarbonate 45-ATS - Render and Concept by Abec13
(Standard-Text Modifiers)
*Does not confirm the probability of PC option availability lolShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/ZPbkJ4b.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/wbl8NrZ.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/m4dDYls.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/VPNW5lf.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/WEaKGgZ.jpg)
Satisfaction 75 - Render by Abec13Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/pueRy96.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/qHF3g5c.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/55YmuUj.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/IQotR3K.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/mEg5tZO.png)
CA66 - Render by Oblotzky
(Standard-Text Modifiers)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Z97jy1P.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/Rlqf0zi.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/CkUogn0.png)
RAMA Artisan Mock-Ups:
*Would Anyone Even Want Something Like this?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/VXXElyX.png)
Or Something Like This?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/k52ws1J.jpg)
Deskpad Ideas:
Cream & Sprinkles-Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/QdLAdA4.png)
Cherry On Top-Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/mm7sIj2.png)
No Nonsense Vanilla-Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/RqkNfco.png)
Super Quick Deskpad IC - Google Form Link (https://forms.gle/sYPbKjksUaPoezpm6)
FINAL Proposed Kits:
Edit 6/5/19: Final Kit Arrangements Before SubmissionShoppe Kit - (Base)*Edit 5/30 - Intigrated Basic ISO Support; Add additional 2.25u "Shift" key for better compatability.
*Edit Late 5/30 - Adjusted ISO Compatability: Thanks TopClack for the Feedback <3
*Edit 6/5 - Added 2u "Add" for Minila/Exotic Compatability, Changed Row 4:1u "Deluxe" keys to "Size" and R3:1u "Size" to R4:1u "Mmm" key, Moved R4:1u "Sub" Key to R3Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/GDhTnc8.png)Junior Kit - (40's and Split)*Edit 6/5 - Removed 2u "Add", added additional 2u spacebar, set to only 1 pair of convex 1u spacebars, changed "More" Legend Color to PANTONE 2345CShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/qPqTkOt.png)Cashier Kit - (Numpad)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/2SPN4Tz.png)Snack Bar Kit - (Spacebars & Blanks)*Edit 5/30 - add 1.25u Spacebars
*Edit 6/5 - Add 1u Blanks and Adjust for Convex/Normal Keys for CostShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/JodYOjK.png)
Other News:
Okay, so I know that ePBT was an extremely popular request when I initially launched the IC for GMK Fro.Yo.
After contacting KBDFans for inquiry on the possibility of ePBT manufacturing Fro.Yo, things looked like they could go that direction!
I received MOQ # from Wei and we discussed the colors and Set Arrangements. But the main thing that kept us from going ePBT was there lack of Molds for the 40’s Kit I have.
Extended 2048 had the similar issue of not being able to manufacture the initial 40’s Kit Biip had arranged simply because of there lack of tooling to do so.
Specifically, they do not have molds for Row 3: 1.25u And 1.5u Keys.
Some may say this is a small detail but as an avid 40’s user, I didn’t want to do this Kit Halfway.
I asked Wei what kind of order quantities we would have to have to fund those 2 new key molds for ePBT, in hopes that it could at least be a structured possibility.
But after that inquiry Wei has gone silent on me and I don’t think they are interested in manufacturing the set any longer.
That’s just the way it goes sometimes.
Maybe one day my friends!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/lfn1pAV.gif)
Basically All That’s Left in the Timeline is to Coordinate and Finalized Details with GMK then Discus with Proxies to schedule a set, organized Timeframe for the GB!
Maybe some extra “Toppings” on the side (Eyy), but that is a discussion for another time ;)
**A big thank you to everything for the interest, and comments on this set. You guys have helped me so much along the way and I hope everyone is as excited for this set as I am!**
And This is where we are currently at!
Here's Another Link To The Interest Check Form (https://forms.gle/htHZb65o97KjR2xM9): I need to know if this is something you guys would want on your boards! :)Things To Do:
- *New*:
- Wait for final GMK Renders and Pricing Quote
- Coordinate and Finalized Details with GMK
- Discuss with Proxies to schedule a set, organized Timeframe for the GB
-More
OUTDATED
-Integrate ISO/UK Kit- Done
-Awaiting PANTONE Color Chip Samples for evaluation and finalizationDone
-Find A VendorDone
• NovelKeys Is pretty booked up for the near foreseeable future, I may just end up running the GB through my own site - King-Keys.xyz (https://kingly-keys.xyz/).
• If we go the route of ePBT, then of course KBDFans.cn will be our Vendor.
• *More concrete details coming soon*
- Listen to community
- More Details on Pricing Estimates
- MORE RENDERS[/size]Thanks for Taking A Look!
Want to express your love/support for Fro.Yo?
Here's a banner you can copy-paste into your profile:Code: [Select][url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100882.msg2768178#msg2768178][img width=299 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/VpBsWyN.jpg?2[/img][/url]
Change Log:MoreChange Log:
•Edit: 5/26/19 - Title Change for “(ePBT?)”+Todo:Contact Wei;Integrate ISO
•Edit: 5/27/19 - Tile Change “(40% RENDERS+RAMA Artisan?)”+ “45-ATS” Render Additions + Google Form Questionnaire Additions for opinions on “GMK vs ePBT”, “ISO?” And “Spacebar Kit?” +RAMA Artisan Mock-Up+Misc. Format Changes (Colors/Fonts/Sizes)
•Edit: 5/28/19 - Added additional mockup render for RAMA Artisan possiblity+Canged Base kit for adding additional 2.25 "add" key+Moved odd spacebars out of based and constructed/added spacebar kit
•Edit: 5/30/19 - Integrated ISO Support into Base; added 1.25u spacebars to Spacebar kit
•Edit: 5/31/19 - Added Deskpad Mockups and more Misc Formatting
•Edit: 6/2/19 - Added CA66 & Satifaction 75 Renders
•Edit: 6/5/19 - Added PANTONE Color Samples & Comparisons, changed title to highlight these.
•Edit: Mid 6/5/19 -Noted FINAL Kit Changes; Changed Title to Highlight this
Sad to see this go away from ePBT was pretty pumped for that. I'll wait and see what GMK pricing is, but with all the new molds I expect it to be kind of high.
MoreAHHH THE POST QUOTE
{generic brand}
I can imagine this becoming the next DSA milkshake
i wouild like to see another blank 1.25 key in the space&iso kit for classic split space support (2.25 + 1.25 + 2.75 = 6.25)
Why is ISO combined with spacebars? I think it makes more sense with numpad.
I take it the RAMA artisan isn't happening? I thought it was really cool but I don't see it in the main post anymore and haven't seen much interest in it from everyone else.
Looks like Everything is 100% Final!
Added the GB Kit Renders And MOQ Numbers.
I’ll have a GB Announcement later this week with those Juicy Prices Everyone has been looking forward to seeing. They are pretty solid guys...just saying.
Keep your eyes Peeled!
Looks like Everything is 100% Final!
Added the GB Kit Renders And MOQ Numbers.
I’ll have a GB Announcement later this week with those Juicy Prices Everyone has been looking forward to seeing. They are pretty solid guys...just saying.
Keep your eyes Peeled!
Great news, super excited for this to get going, thanks a lot again for sharing this with us!
I can’t tell you how excited I am! I hope we can hit that MOQ!
I can’t tell you how excited I am! I hope we can hit that MOQ!
Given you've gone largely with pantones the color matching process will be time consuming, but it's basically just for the legends so perhaps not such a big deal if it's not precisely where you want it to end up. I'm sure The_Royal/kingly-keys.xyz will help you along with that process! Good luck and I'm sure this will be huge man.
Any idea on when the Desk mats will be ready for purchase? I love this entire set and will definitely cop for it, but I also really want the mat as well
Hey still pretty new to the community, any reason why shipping to Canada for this vendor is so expensive? I've only bought two GMK sets so far from GBs and both times their shipping was 15USD or less. This vendor's charging 36 USD.
Hey still pretty new to the community, any reason why shipping to Canada for this vendor is so expensive? I've only bought two GMK sets so far from GBs and both times their shipping was 15USD or less. This vendor's charging 36 USD.
Hey still pretty new to the community, any reason why shipping to Canada for this vendor is so expensive? I've only bought two GMK sets so far from GBs and both times their shipping was 15USD or less. This vendor's charging 36 USD.
Shipping should be fixed now!
will price drop once more MOQ is met?
Purchased. Base and numpad, good luck with the GB!
Did this get a GB thread setup? If not, could the vendor set one up - I've seen very little active out reach about this group buy and I'm desperate to see it succeed.
Did this get a GB thread setup? If not, could the vendor set one up - I've seen very little active out reach about this group buy and I'm desperate to see it succeed.I didn't start a GB Thread because Im not very active here on GH and I don't really see the Point of a GB Thread. Is there a big reason to have one besides Forum Organization?