Author Topic: [IC] Hitch Hiker DSA ABS - 6/02/2017 RENDERS, MASSDROP POLL (Read 55473 times)

Clemence · « **on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 21:31:55 »

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I really like The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, I also like the cover of the omnibus edition that came out around the time of the movie, as such I think it only makes sense for me to make this kit.

Colour Chips

Updated 16/9/16

Full Size

Base+60% Mods+TKL Mods+Numpad+Novelties
Updated 6/1/17

Minivan

Base+Tsangan/Colemak/Minivan/JD45/etc. Kit+Novelties
Updated 6/1/17

65% (Tada, Whitefox, RS2 etc)

Base+60% Mods+TKL Mods+tsangan+Novelties
Updated 6/1/17

Pok3r/GH60/ General 60%

Base+60% Mods+Novelties
Updated 6/1/17

KITS

Base Kit

Updated 5/1/2017

60% Mod Kit

Updated 5/1/2017

Numpad Kit

Updated 6/1/2017

TKL Mod Kit

Added 5/1/2017

Novelty Kit [WIP]

To be sold in 4/5 kits, Updated 6/1/17

65/75% Kit

Updated 6/1/17

Tsangan Kit

Updated 5/1/2017

40% OLKB Kit

Added 5/1/2017

Windows Kit

Updated 5/1/2017

ErgoDox Kit

Added 13/1/2017

International Kit

Updated 5/1/2017

UK Kit

Added 5/1/2017

Alt Iso Return Kit

Added 5/1/2017

Macro Kit

Added 5/1/2017

Space Kit

To be sold in 2u, 3u, 6.25u, 6.5u, and 7u kits, NB: 2u and 3u will be blanks as opposed to true space bars. Added 5/1/2017

Homing Kit

Added 5/1/2017

WORKLOG

More

30/8/16- IC Started
31/8/16- Novelties Updated, UK Kit added
3/9/16- Novelties Updated (Towel added, Don't panic thinned, Marvin Refined), UK Kit split into UK Kit and Alt ISO Return kit, Keyboard Layouts added, Banner Added
4/9/16- Feedback Form Added, Novelties Updated (Dolphin, Word condensing of So Long and The Fish for added compatibility with other novelties), Updated Red to match more closely the chip. Very subtle difference so I have not noted it in the Updated/Added below the images.
5/9/16- International Kit Added, Whitefox/Tada/65% Kit Added, Novelty Kit split into Novelty+Don't panic Kit, Ergodox Updated with 2 more 1u blanks and 2 more 1.5u blanks.
11/9/16- Massive Condensation/Streamlining; most kits removed, num and modifiers merged with base, TSANGAN etc expanded slightly, Novelties updated.
13/9/16- Novelties Updated to be more manufacturable, legends centered, ISO enter and 1.25 u Don't Panic removed.
14/9/16- Novelties updated to be manufacturable and size accurate, dolphin novelty removed

, replaced with planet dude.
16/9/16- Colour chips updated to be more accurate.
5/1/17- Massive Massdrop Update
Update 5/1/2017, I know that those of you that have been waiting for this set have grown impatient, I just want to assure you that I am working hard and forging ahead to make one hundred percent sure that this set gets run and lots of people buy it. Admittedly there was a time after things fell through that I was considering giving up on this, but I took a step back and realised that not only was the project salvagable in terms of popularity, it could actually be quite big. So without further ado, here's the massdrop update.
6/1/17- Fullsize, 65%, 60%, Minivan example layouts updated to better represent current status of novelties. Numpad Kit updated, replacing the return text with Enter.
Novelties Updated; Infinity removed, white on yellow becomes black on yellow to better match text of set. Looks rough in 2d but should be much nicer in renders and irl.
7/1/17- 40% olkb set replaced with blanks due to google form feedback.

TO DO

More

~~Whitefox/Tada/65/75 Mod Kit~~ Merged
~~International Kit~~ Removed
~~UK Kit~~ Removed
Kit Suggestions/Requests
~~Novelty Suggestions/Requests~~
Read book again
~~Vector Novelties~~
Get Renders
~~Update example layouts~~
Thin down the novelties to a select few.

Gajible · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 21:36:43 »

No 42 key?

Blasphemy!

derezzed · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 21:38:49 »

Needs more Vogon poetry. Also, the OS key should have a towel on it.

Twinguin · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 21:46:32 »

"Don't panic"- check
"42"- agree
"Towel - agree, needs towels!
Can't you put the "we apologize for any inconvenience" on the space bar? Or the "
I need to change my life style"? Or the "So long, and thanks for all the fish". Damn, too many remarkable quotes.

And what about the "mostly harmless"?

Anyway, I'll be in! Great idea!

jennb · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 21:48:54 »

Yay!

I didn't look through all the keys, but hope there's a Prefect. :/

rowdy · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 21:51:49 »

Looks mostly harmless.

sony · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 21:59:05 »

>Read book again

Set looks good. I can't wait to see what other novelties you come up with.

Vigrith · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 22:02:20 »

Lovely theme, colours are great - I'm a sucker for this sort of set, most definitely interested. Looking forward to novelties!

y2bd · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 22:03:52 »

This set is awesome, super interested. Get on the novelties, this set deserves 'em!

a-c · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 29 August 2016, 22:12:46 »

Belgium!

JDragon · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 00:24:41 »

Quote from: a-c on Mon, 29 August 2016, 22:12:46

Belgium!

How rude.

So many quotes from that book, tough to pick out some favorites - I really like the idea of having a quote over the modifier row. Maybe numrow or function row would work, but might be too cramped.

Absolutely need a 42 key though! "Don't panic" as a red Esc key is a necessity imo.

apstra · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 01:57:09 »

I do not think the spacebar should be printed, but I do like the idea of a 42 or towel key. Set looks cool!

Twinguin · « **Reply #12 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 04:48:40 »

Ah, too many ideas:
"SEP" would fit the Enter/Return key (Somebody Else's Problem)!
As graphics: the towel as mantioned, a pot of petunias, a whale, ...

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tofgerl · « **Reply #13 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 04:57:51 »

Escape key with "42!" would be nice.
Also, have you considered PBT with dye sub?

MacGruber117 · « **Reply #14 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 06:24:02 »

Loving those kits, I bet you could cover every keyboard imaginable!

My_Thoughts · « **Reply #15 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 07:18:45 »

Quote from: MacGruber117 on Tue, 30 August 2016, 06:24:02

Loving those kits, I bet you could cover every keyboard imaginable!

ISO would like a work with you

My_Thoughts · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 07:19:07 »

Love how you included Colemak

nice work

jennb · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 08:10:35 »

I will second the DSA PBT. But if it ends up DSA ABS, I'm still in.

BUT from SP's site -- "However, the sublimation process is restricted to printing darker colored graphics onto lighter colored substrates." So, given the font color which I really like, I'm guessing this can't/won't be PBT dye-sub, but correct me if I'm wrong.

beamingrobot · « **Reply #18 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 08:59:52 »

Yo this is some real good stuff, I'm in.

Parzival · « **Reply #19 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 12:41:08 »

Sign me up please, I'm definitely in

doom2 · « **Reply #20 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 13:47:32 »

Love it!

Zophos · « **Reply #21 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 14:49:03 »

I didn't really enjoy the book to be honest, but the set is a completely different story. The combination looks awesome.

JacuZ · « **Reply #22 on:** Tue, 30 August 2016, 18:06:27 »

Reminds me a lot of PuLSE SA, but the green legends look much more interesting imo, plus the novelty kit for this is fantastic. Definitely keeping an eye on this one!

Clemence · « **Reply #23 on:** Wed, 31 August 2016, 01:15:41 »

Quote from: jennb on Tue, 30 August 2016, 08:10:35

I will second the DSA PBT. But if it ends up DSA ABS, I'm still in.

BUT from SP's site -- "However, the sublimation process is restricted to printing darker colored graphics onto lighter colored substrates." So, given the font color which I really like, I'm guessing this can't/won't be PBT dye-sub, but correct me if I'm wrong.

The set will be DSA ABS, those green legends are a must for me and as you said they only do Dye Sub for PBT.

Quote

ISO would like a work with you

ISO and international kits are in the works.

Thanks so much for the positive feedback my dudes! I did a mock up of what some custom legends could possibly look like. IMO keeping the dark legends on the yellow didn't work with these novelties, so I've made them white. I've also created a 42 key, however to not be so on the nose with it I've put it in a less obvious, and I think pretty classy, place

. As always most things are subject to change.

The word placement for "so long and thanks for all the fish" is so that if one were to have one of the other novelties as a windows key, the text will still read "So long, thanks for the fish". I dare to opine that this is a pretty decent compromise.

One of the challenges of this novelty kit moving forward will be oversaturation of ideas. I'm hoping to keep things clean and as simple as possible. Distilling such a book as this to its essence will be an immense challenge I'm sure, but I'm up to it and I hope you'll like the final product when it comes about.

mteinum · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 31 August 2016, 01:20:38 »

Quote from: Gajible on Mon, 29 August 2016, 21:36:43

No 42 key?

Blasphemy!

I have 42 keys on my Atreus - there must be a 42 key!

jennb · « **Reply #25 on:** Wed, 31 August 2016, 06:21:42 »

Very classy placement of the 42 key.

I've never heard less is more mentioned when it comes to novelties, so I suspect you might be overwhelmed by all the ideas and suggestions. Stick to your already very fine sensibilities!

Clemence · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 01 September 2016, 04:57:18 »

Second guessing the Marvin keycap. Here's a thumb.

tofgerl · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 01 September 2016, 05:25:33 »

What about the original Marvin?
http://www.christophercox.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/marvin-paranoid-android.jpg

Twinguin · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 01 September 2016, 07:54:28 »

Quote from: Clemence on Wed, 31 August 2016, 01:15:41

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The word placement for "so long and thanks for all the fish" is so that if one were to have one of the other novelties as a windows key, the text will still read "So long, thanks for the fish". I dare to opine that this is a pretty decent compromise.

Brilliant idea! And even with the OS keys left in: "So long [Windows] thanks for all the [tux]"

infinitron · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 01 September 2016, 14:02:14 »

Really liking this. Definitely interested.

Clemence · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 01 September 2016, 18:00:41 »

Quote from: tofgerl on Thu, 01 September 2016, 05:25:33

What about the original Marvin?
http://www.christophercox.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/marvin-paranoid-android.jpg

I'd considered it before, but chose the new Marvin because I wanted a circular icon. However, now that I'll be using the thumb instead, the old Marvin becomes more and more appealing.

Thanks again for all of the positive feedback my dudes. I really want to get this set finalized and in the queue as soon as possible with the highest quality possible. Novelty updates are ongoing, right now I'm just contemplating what legend to use for the windows key on the whitefox kit.

Twinguin · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 01 September 2016, 18:19:53 »

Quote from: Clemence on Thu, 01 September 2016, 18:00:41

Quote from: tofgerl on Thu, 01 September 2016, 05:25:33
What about the original Marvin?
http://www.christophercox.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/marvin-paranoid-android.jpg
I'd considered it before, but chose the new Marvin because I wanted a circular icon. However, now that I'll be using the thumb instead, the old Marvin becomes more and more appealing.

First I thought as well, that the original Marvin should be taken. But seeing Clemence's graphics of the sad-looking movie-version is so stunning simple and easy to recognize. LIKE!

Cheers from ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha and brought to you by Deep Thought.

derezzed · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 01 September 2016, 19:57:07 »

Quote from: My_Thoughts on Tue, 30 August 2016, 07:19:07

Love how you included Colemak nice work

That's the odd thing about the DSA profile. While GBs of other profiles struggle to make MOQ for Colemak, I can't think of a single DSA set that succeeded without Colemak support.

Clemence · « **Reply #33 on:** Thu, 01 September 2016, 21:54:06 »

Tossing up ideas for the Marvin legend. Which set do you prefer?

Old Marvin

New Marvin

Twinguin · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 02 September 2016, 05:29:05 »

Quote from: Clemence on Thu, 01 September 2016, 21:54:06

Tossing up ideas for the Marvin legend. Which set do you prefer?

Both! Please!

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Clemence · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 02 September 2016, 19:31:45 »

You would not believe how hard it is to vectorize a towel in two colours, while making it recognisable enough to bother using as a novelty. After numerous attempts, some better than others and some which would be funny if they weren't outright sad,

I have settled on a 90% final legend for the towel. Thanks to Rawsor on the /r/mk discord for the starting block. Here it is in all three colours.

I've also been refining the modern marvin legend, to make it both more manufacturable and more aesthetically pleasing.

This is the (almost) complete set, and the novelty kit update as well.

You'll notice that I've cut down on the Don't Panic keys. Once I figure out how, I will have the So Long key read across two lines instead of one.

hervuli · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 02 September 2016, 20:03:00 »

Those looks great, "new Marvin" and the towel in particular!

derezzed · « **Reply #37 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 00:55:48 »

Original Marvin is awesome because it looks like a moai. New Marvin is awesome because Alan Rickman (the movie was generally a POS). The towel is great. When people see that on your keyboard, they'll say "There's a frood who really knows where his towel is."

William_S_Jones · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 03:31:37 »

Nice, loving the colors. I'm most likely in when this drops!

Twinguin · « **Reply #39 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 08:36:02 »

Towel looks great. Good job. :thumbup:

Thanks for the effort. Love this set.

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ninnysquat · « **Reply #40 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 09:53:15 »

I'd be interested in something THIS awesome!

talthalra · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 10:26:33 »

Maybe a dolphin key? I dunno. I'll buy a set even without it.

Clemence · « **Reply #42 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 17:51:22 »

Did somebody say dolphin novelty?

More words have been condensed so people can use more of those lovely vector novelties in their home row.

Looking back into a printed space bar. I think it'd be a cool little unique thing to go with this kit. Just trying to keep the prices down however, so I'll be chopping and changing as the days go by.

Once again thanks for all the positive feedback, it helps me gauge interest in the set and so far lots of people seem to be interested.

Remember to fill out the form if you haven't.

Hypocaffeinic · « **Reply #43 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 19:17:11 »

Love it. Love the theme, love the colours, love the novelties. In for all the kits just in case one day I have all the keyboards!

dustigroove · « **Reply #44 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 19:31:46 »

Out of curiosity, how did you pick the colors that you chose... what piece from the catalog was the inspiration?

Clemence · « **Reply #45 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 19:38:04 »

Quote from: dustigroove on Sat, 03 September 2016, 19:31:46

Out of curiosity, how did you pick the colors that you chose... what piece from the catalog was the inspiration?

I used the (IMO) gorgeous dust cover from the 1995 Heinemann omnibus. Something about the way the planets and the galaxy were painted, and the simplicity of the letters set above just felt so classy. I've had the collection for over a year now but only recently did I realise that the colours would make a great set.

The cover in question.

dustigroove · « **Reply #46 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 19:52:04 »

Quote from: Clemence on Sat, 03 September 2016, 19:38:04

I used the (IMO) gorgeous dust cover from the 1995 Heinemann omnibus. Something about the way the planets and the galaxy were painted, and the simplicity of the letters set above just felt so classy. I've had the collection for over a year now but only recently did I realise that the colours would make a great set.

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The cover in question.

Thanks. I suppose I should have realized from your banner in the op, LOL... and I take it the red/yellow was added from the Don't Panic colors?

Clemence · « **Reply #47 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 19:55:10 »

Quote from: dustigroove on Sat, 03 September 2016, 19:52:04

Thanks. I suppose I should have realized from your banner in the op, LOL... and I take it the red/yellow was added from the Don't Panic colors?

The red is from Don't panic, the yellow is from a black and yellow banner at the bottom that says "The Complete Edition - Now A Major Film". I chopped it out because it's annoying, but I did like the way the yellow balanced out the blue to create a more rounded harmony between the blue and the green.

dustigroove · « **Reply #48 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 20:02:13 »

Quote from: Clemence on Sat, 03 September 2016, 19:55:10

Quote from: dustigroove on Sat, 03 September 2016, 19:52:04
Thanks. I suppose I should have realized from your banner in the op, LOL... and I take it the red/yellow was added from the Don't Panic colors?

The red is from Don't panic, the yellow is from a black and yellow banner at the bottom that says "The Complete Edition - Now A Major Film". I chopped it out because it's annoying, but I did like the way the yellow balanced out the blue to create a more rounded harmony between the blue and the green.

Appreciate the explanation... always intrigued what inspires folks.

I guess I also did not mentally have those particular colors in my head for a Hitchhiker's inspired colorway, so I figured I'd ask.

deductivemonkee · « **Reply #49 on:** Sat, 03 September 2016, 20:09:17 »

Depending on prices, I'd buy a base kit, 60% mods kit, and the ever needed novelty kit. Love the colors

pieman103021 · « **Reply #50 on:** Sun, 04 September 2016, 03:04:05 »

Quote from: Deductivemonkee on Sat, 03 September 2016, 20:09:17

Depending on prices, I'd buy a base kit, 60% mods kit, and the ever needed novelty kit. Love the colors

In the same boat. I have been wanting to pull the trigger on a new keyset, but I never considered novelties. With this all I can think about is novelties. Hopefully these will be available really soon.

gandroider · « **Reply #51 on:** Sun, 04 September 2016, 03:19:30 »

I like this set... i'll keep an eye for any updates.

yookwh · « **Reply #52 on:** Wed, 07 September 2016, 00:31:37 »

Yup, I'm in. I'll be watching the progress closely.

QuickDelat · « **Reply #53 on:** Wed, 07 September 2016, 03:15:58 »

Missed chance: Belgium layout kit

rowdy · « **Reply #54 on:** Wed, 07 September 2016, 05:48:31 »

Quote from: QuickDelat on Wed, 07 September 2016, 03:15:58

Missed chance: Belgium layout kit

Quote of the month!

Clemence · « **Reply #55 on:** Sat, 10 September 2016, 17:49:04 »

All right, the vendor I may possibly be looking at has now changed, so kits will be eliminated and condensed down. In terms of numbers and method of condensing all the kits, it looks like there'll probably end up being three or four 4; base and mods, numpad (may be joined into base and mods), novelties, nonstandard/international (may be split etc).

Here's what it could look like with numpad, base and mods together.

tofgerl · « **Reply #56 on:** Sat, 10 September 2016, 17:57:37 »

What do you mean by vendor...? Hosting the GB or manufacturer?

Mr_BeastQuake · « **Reply #57 on:** Sat, 10 September 2016, 18:13:41 »

I'm not a DSA fan. However, I am a large Douglas Adams fan. For my sake and possibly my sake alone, please include an 1800 kit with 1u 0 key, 1.75u R-Shift, 1.5u MODS, and R1 Del, End, Pg Dn. So long! Thanks!

Clemence · « **Reply #58 on:** Sat, 10 September 2016, 19:10:25 »

Quote from: tofgerl on Sat, 10 September 2016, 17:57:37

What do you mean by vendor...? Hosting the GB or manufacturer?

GB

Plean · « **Reply #59 on:** Sun, 11 September 2016, 02:09:57 »

Baller, can't wait to buy my set.

arhetue · « **Reply #60 on:** Sun, 11 September 2016, 09:59:14 »

count me in for base and novelties.

irbilldozer · « **Reply #61 on:** Sun, 11 September 2016, 10:01:17 »

Count me in for every possible set available. This is the type of set I've waiting for to make an endgame worthy keyboard.

enuzzo · « **Reply #62 on:** Mon, 12 September 2016, 14:35:52 »

Also count me in for full set + novelties! 😃

Very nice work. Where will I be able to buy it once released?

Thanks in advance!

rowdy · « **Reply #63 on:** Mon, 12 September 2016, 21:40:23 »

Quote from: enuzzo on Mon, 12 September 2016, 14:35:52

Also count me in for full set + novelties! 😃

Very nice work. Where will I be able to buy it once released?

Thanks in advance!

Generally you order as part of the group buy, the group gets a discount on the order (if a sufficient number of sets are purchased), then that's it.

Maybe, at some future date, there might be a second round.

Maybe a vendor will buy a couple of dozen sets and sell them after the GB ends.

But if you want in on this, then order as soon as the GB goes live.

Clemence · « **Reply #64 on:** Mon, 12 September 2016, 22:49:29 »

Details about the changes; the line on the right side of the dolphin's mouth, and the spaces between the knuckled in the thumb logo were too thin to be made, I have fattened both and made the Dolphin larger to accomodate it, alongside this the removal of the two don't panic keys is to cut down on cost. I am nearing finalization on the novelty kit.

jgodinez302 · « **Reply #65 on:** Wed, 14 September 2016, 16:29:08 »

I am in love with this set. I just wish it was in an SA profile

. SA just screams classic Douglas Adams to me.

tofgerl · « **Reply #66 on:** Thu, 15 September 2016, 09:18:11 »

Doug was a massive Mac-head. As far as I know they only had a very few cylindical caps, and those were poorly received.

jgodinez302 · « **Reply #67 on:** Thu, 15 September 2016, 10:02:44 »

Quote from: tofgerl on Thu, 15 September 2016, 09:18:11

Doug was a massive Mac-head. As far as I know they only had a very few cylindical caps, and those were poorly received.

The mac wasn't released until '84, the original Hitchhikers was written in '79..... Although I'm sure he used macs to write in the future I imagine the original at the very least was started on an old school corona or something similar. To base an entire set off that statement alone is a little crazy, but of course my request for SA is just a matter of opinion as well. I know not everyone is about that profile.

tofgerl · « **Reply #68 on:** Thu, 15 September 2016, 10:04:32 »

I think I have the exact list of which books were written on which machines somewhere. It was in The Salmon of Doubt

jgodinez302 · « **Reply #69 on:** Thu, 15 September 2016, 10:15:28 »

Quote from: tofgerl on Thu, 15 September 2016, 10:04:32

I think I have the exact list of which books were written on which machines somewhere. It was in The Salmon of Doubt

That's awesome! I'd like to check that list out. I'm a huge fan as well. But yeah, as he was an early adopter of the mac, internet, email, etc. He did use a type writer (Hermes 8 Standard) to write most of the early Hitchhiker's books:

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (1979)

The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (1980)

Life, the Universe and Everything (1982)

So Long, and Thanks For All the Fish (1984) (maybe on a mac)

They were even auctioning off his old typewriter that was signed:
http://gizmodo.com/5025757/douglas-adams-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-typewriter-up-for-sale

I love that, so elegant.

nullify · « **Reply #70 on:** Fri, 16 September 2016, 21:14:35 »

Definitely in for the novelty set when this drops.

derezzed · « **Reply #71 on:** Fri, 16 September 2016, 22:18:00 »

I have mixed feelings about this set. It looks great but it's DSA. I've never typed on DSA but the description of it sounds awful. There are a lot of DSA sets in the interest check stage right now. Maybe it's time to find a cheap set of DSA to try before some of these sets hit the group buy phase.

Hypocaffeinic · « **Reply #72 on:** Sat, 17 September 2016, 01:45:34 »

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Wed, 14 September 2016, 16:29:08

I am in love with this set. I just wish it was in an SA profile . SA just screams classic Douglas Adams to me.

Ditto, but my love for this set is enough that DSA is fine. Better that at least than plain old DCS.

tofgerl · « **Reply #73 on:** Sat, 17 September 2016, 04:40:44 »

DSA isn't bad at all! If you've never tried a spherical set, it's going to surprise your fingers a litte, but it'll be like 20 minutes before you're typing just as fast as before. Is it better than cylindrical? Probably not. Is it worse? Probably not. Honestly, your fingers will adapt - they're not made for typing anyway...

captsis · « **Reply #74 on:** Mon, 26 September 2016, 03:34:20 »

It doesnt have full HHKB layout support.

rowdy · « **Reply #75 on:** Fri, 30 September 2016, 06:02:49 »

Quote from: tofgerl on Thu, 15 September 2016, 10:04:32

I think I have the exact list of which books were written on which machines somewhere. It was in The Salmon of Doubt

Sad that that story wasn't finished

Richard McDuff had a flat full of Macs IIRC in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.

And Arthur used an Apple of some sort when he was trying to track down the location of his cave on prehistoric Earth, and it turned out to be where Fenchurch lived.

brianjking · « **Reply #76 on:** Mon, 03 October 2016, 14:10:28 »

I really hope that this happens. Is there any definitive info on it becoming available? I'm just now using my first DSA set and finding it a bit difficult, but Douglas Adams is my favorite author ever. Hell, I have Marvin tattooed on my side, I need these keys!

Clemence · « **Reply #77 on:** Mon, 03 October 2016, 15:21:44 »

No concrete dates yet, but thinking November rn.

drakeonyou · « **Reply #78 on:** Mon, 03 October 2016, 19:21:58 »

I'm hit hiking on this thread then.

bbmathlvr · « **Reply #79 on:** Fri, 07 October 2016, 12:55:56 »

Love love love the new novelties, especially the whale!

Twinguin · « **Reply #80 on:** Wed, 12 October 2016, 21:51:35 »

Just a reminder: today (Oct 12, 1979) was the first release of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy!!

Quick question on the novelties: what happened to Marvin??

Clemence · « **Reply #81 on:** Fri, 14 October 2016, 22:25:54 »

Marvin was acquired by Disney. Copyright etc., while it's a shame that he can't be here, which I'm sure he would absolutely love, and though it might be presumptive to say so, these new novelties are absolutely banging. Their design language is cohesive, they're manufacturable, good looking, and they're striking; how many other sets have a dolphin silhouetted in front of a planet?

Twinguin · « **Reply #82 on:** Fri, 14 October 2016, 22:48:19 »

Was afraid that could happen - nevertheless it's a brilliant idea & kit!

WAZAM · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 18 October 2016, 17:52:11 »

This is absolutely amazing and I would be totally down to buy it

jgodinez302 · « **Reply #84 on:** Thu, 03 November 2016, 15:53:33 »

Any updates for us? I fell in love with this kit when I first saw it....... I'm definitely wanting it more now that I have a custom Bamboo case with Don't Panic cut into the bottom of it

Hitchhiker's themed build here I come!

irbilldozer · « **Reply #85 on:** Thu, 03 November 2016, 16:03:10 »

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Thu, 03 November 2016, 15:53:33

Any updates for us? I fell in love with this kit when I first saw it....... I'm definitely wanting it more now that I have a custom Bamboo case with Don't Panic cut into the bottom of it Hitchhiker's themed build here I come!

Yes please any updates would be awesome. I think if this happens I honestly may buy 2 kits and replace both my work and home keysets. Seriously this is the best kit I've ever seen.

Clemence · « **Reply #86 on:** Fri, 04 November 2016, 22:10:33 »

Currently awaiting renders. Can't say much more for the moment

ovenrash · « **Reply #87 on:** Sun, 06 November 2016, 00:38:33 »

Oh man, a keycap set for 65%?! That + some of the novelties would look real nice...

lifestronaut · « **Reply #88 on:** Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:00:05 »

Oh man!!

I am in. So in.

If there is enough love from everyone else and this gets made, I will build a board for these caps, not just put these caps on a board.

jgodinez302 · « **Reply #89 on:** Sun, 06 November 2016, 21:34:37 »

Quote from: lifestronaut on Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:00:05

Oh man!!

I am in. So in.

If there is enough love from everyone else and this gets made, I will build a board for these caps, not just put these caps on a board.

Patiently waiting.....

lifestronaut · « **Reply #90 on:** Mon, 07 November 2016, 17:50:19 »

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Sun, 06 November 2016, 21:34:37

Quote from: lifestronaut on Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:00:05
Oh man!!

I am in. So in.

If there is enough love from everyone else and this gets made, I will build a board for these caps, not just put these caps on a board.

Patiently waiting.....
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Stunning.

Absolutely stunning.

I was thinking something similar, but signing Slartibartfast under some acrylic.

jgodinez302 · « **Reply #91 on:** Mon, 07 November 2016, 18:01:49 »

Quote from: lifestronaut on Mon, 07 November 2016, 17:50:19

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Sun, 06 November 2016, 21:34:37
Quote from: lifestronaut on Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:00:05
Oh man!!

I am in. So in.

If there is enough love from everyone else and this gets made, I will build a board for these caps, not just put these caps on a board.

Patiently waiting.....
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Stunning.

Absolutely stunning.

I was thinking something similar, but signing Slartibartfast under some acrylic.

Thanks! I can't take the credit since this was made for me by another user with the proper tooling to cut wood, but I'm ready! In the meantime DSA Borealis will be going on this (for my wife's build) until Hitchhiker's can be made.

Your idea sounds amazing as well! I would love to see that come to fruition.

Clemence · « **Reply #92 on:** Mon, 07 November 2016, 20:45:58 »

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Sun, 06 November 2016, 21:34:37

Quote from: lifestronaut on Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:00:05
Oh man!!

I am in. So in.

If there is enough love from everyone else and this gets made, I will build a board for these caps, not just put these caps on a board.

Patiently waiting.....
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Oh wow that's gorgeous. Makes me slightly frustrated I can't get the set out to you guys sooner :P

lifestronaut · « **Reply #93 on:** Mon, 07 November 2016, 21:48:05 »

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Mon, 07 November 2016, 18:01:49

Quote from: lifestronaut on Mon, 07 November 2016, 17:50:19
Quote from: jgodinez302 on Sun, 06 November 2016, 21:34:37
Quote from: lifestronaut on Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:00:05
Oh man!!

I am in. So in.

If there is enough love from everyone else and this gets made, I will build a board for these caps, not just put these caps on a board.

Patiently waiting.....
Show Image

Stunning.

Absolutely stunning.

I was thinking something similar, but signing Slartibartfast under some acrylic.

Thanks! I can't take the credit since this was made for me by another user with the proper tooling to cut wood, but I'm ready! In the meantime DSA Borealis will be going on this (for my wife's build) until Hitchhiker's can be made.

Your idea sounds amazing as well! I would love to see that come to fruition.

Yeah, Borealis is my fallback until Hitchhikers is done.

Quote from: Clemence on Mon, 07 November 2016, 20:45:58

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Sun, 06 November 2016, 21:34:37
Quote from: lifestronaut on Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:00:05
Oh man!!

I am in. So in.

If there is enough love from everyone else and this gets made, I will build a board for these caps, not just put these caps on a board.

Patiently waiting.....
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Oh wow that's gorgeous. Makes me slightly frustrated I can't get the set out to you guys sooner

I can be patient. And by patient I mean I can check this thread everyday till it can be ordered.

jgodinez302 · « **Reply #94 on:** Thu, 10 November 2016, 15:26:20 »

Quote from: Clemence on Mon, 07 November 2016, 20:45:58

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Sun, 06 November 2016, 21:34:37
Quote from: lifestronaut on Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:00:05
Oh man!!

I am in. So in.

If there is enough love from everyone else and this gets made, I will build a board for these caps, not just put these caps on a board.

Patiently waiting.....
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Oh wow that's gorgeous. Makes me slightly frustrated I can't get the set out to you guys sooner :P

Is there anything any of us can do to assist you in the process? I think if we pool resources and time we can get this made sooner than later :)

Clemence · « **Reply #95 on:** Thu, 10 November 2016, 22:05:40 »

Haha, thanks, but we'll just have to wait on this one, hopefully not too much longer

lifestronaut · « **Reply #96 on:** Thu, 24 November 2016, 05:37:11 »

So after spending money I probably shouldn't have, I have a question.

Is there a chance we can get a 1u zero added in there or just something we can put in its place?

I'm thinking of the ZZ/RS/AMJ 96, and people who will have the arrow keys but need a 1u zero to fit it.

I know I can probably throw in one of the novelties instead, I just like the alphas colourway.

Am I just dreaming? Or is this feasible?

jgodinez302 · « **Reply #97 on:** Fri, 16 December 2016, 21:24:43 »

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Sun, 06 November 2016, 21:34:37

Quote from: lifestronaut on Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:00:05
Oh man!!

I am in. So in.

If there is enough love from everyone else and this gets made, I will build a board for these caps, not just put these caps on a board.

Patiently waiting.....
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As a follow up to my previous post of my custom case made for this set....... Here's the current build with temporary caps (SP DSA Borealis) until we can get Hitch Hiker's made! ;)

http://imgur.com/a/9Wv6H

lifestronaut · « **Reply #98 on:** Sat, 17 December 2016, 17:13:32 »

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Fri, 16 December 2016, 21:24:43

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Sun, 06 November 2016, 21:34:37
Quote from: lifestronaut on Sun, 06 November 2016, 01:00:05
Oh man!!

I am in. So in.

If there is enough love from everyone else and this gets made, I will build a board for these caps, not just put these caps on a board.

Patiently waiting.....
Show Image

As a follow up to my previous post of my custom case made for this set....... Here's the current build with temporary caps (SP DSA Borealis) until we can get Hitch Hiker's made! ;)

http://imgur.com/a/9Wv6H

Yeah, that's pretty.

Borealis is a great stand in set while I get hyped for hitchhikers.

Because Australia, it's going to take another week or two till I get my Borealis set.

Marvellion · « **Reply #99 on:** Sun, 18 December 2016, 06:10:56 »

Absolutely beautiful, really excited for this

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kitchenace13 · « **Reply #100 on:** Tue, 27 December 2016, 10:53:55 »

I'd be interested in this!

Kominyetska · « **Reply #101 on:** Tue, 27 December 2016, 10:56:12 »

Is this IC still active or has it been abandoned?

jgodinez302 · « **Reply #102 on:** Thu, 29 December 2016, 17:40:56 »

Quote from: Kominyetska on Tue, 27 December 2016, 10:56:12

Is this IC still active or has it been abandoned?

Who knows these days.......

sony · « **Reply #103 on:** Mon, 02 January 2017, 21:07:38 »

Quote from: jgodinez302 on Thu, 29 December 2016, 17:40:56

Quote from: Kominyetska on Tue, 27 December 2016, 10:56:12
Is this IC still active or has it been abandoned?
Who knows these days.......

its just marinating.

Clemence · « **Reply #104 on:** Mon, 02 January 2017, 23:21:17 »

I suppose I should update.

What has happened is simply that both the vendor I was going through and the backup fell through on me. Right now I'm considering going to massdrop, however there may still be a chance of the second vendor picking it back up so the entire set is, as ultra said, marinating.

Edit: I'm very heavily considering massdrop now. I'm somewhat bored of waiting on other people and I'd like to take it into my own hands as much as possible.

lifestronaut · « **Reply #105 on:** Tue, 03 January 2017, 00:11:17 »

I'm happy to support this set anywhere it goes.

No idea if I can help at all, but if I can, hit me up, I'm happy to be a soldier in this war.

ChitownM2 · « **Reply #106 on:** Tue, 03 January 2017, 20:20:59 »

MD would probably give it the most exposure and thus the greatest likelihood of production, but they would probably also take the longest. Probably wouldn't hit MD for awhile so possibly another full year away.

Regardless I'd definitely pick up the base and novelty kits if/when they are available.

kitchenace13 · « **Reply #107 on:** Wed, 04 January 2017, 10:15:37 »

I think with a theme such as this a MD groupbuy would get a ton of interest and thus the most likelihood of actual creation. Don't let your dreams be memes. I think a MD group buy is a good option.

ChitownM2 · « **Reply #108 on:** Wed, 04 January 2017, 10:53:27 »

Quote from: kitchenace13 on Wed, 04 January 2017, 10:15:37

I think with a theme such as this a MD groupbuy would get a ton of interest and thus the most likelihood of actual creation. Don't let your dreams be memes. I think a MD group buy is a good option.

Totally agree. This is a solid colorway that would probably sell on MD even without the theme factor. With it, I think it will be a pretty huge seller when the drop finally goes.

Clemence · « **Reply #109 on:** Wed, 04 January 2017, 14:03:51 »

I've committed now to the massdrop route and this update should reflect that change, in it are a myriad of new kits, which should cover most boards with a minimum of extra keys having to be bought, I'm very excited about this and you should be too because it's going to be dope.

jgodinez302 · « **Reply #110 on:** Wed, 04 January 2017, 14:05:40 »

Quote from: Clemence on Wed, 04 January 2017, 14:03:51

I've committed now to the massdrop route and this update should reflect that change, in it are a myriad of new kits, which should cover most boards with a minimum of extra keys having to be bought, I'm very excited about this and you should be too because it's going to be dope.

YAY progress!

lifestronaut · « **Reply #111 on:** Thu, 05 January 2017, 01:25:58 »

Just saw the reddit update.

I'm committed either way for Base+60% Mods+65/75 Kit+Tkl Mods+Numpad+Novelties.
And probably 2 of most of those.

Want to make sure I cover my bases for the future.

Clemence · « **Reply #112 on:** Fri, 06 January 2017, 15:10:47 »

Latest update entailed a change of colour scheme for novelties, from white on yellow to black on yellow, which should match more closely with the colour scheme of the legends. While it may look rough in kle, because of the way kle makes the centre of a keycap less saturated than the outside, it will look better in renders and irl.

I have eliminated the towel and infinity novelties to save on cost. It was a tough decision to make, but overall I think that it was the correct one; the towel novelty did not mesh well with the design language of the other two novelties, and now without it I can package the novelties in a "marine life" set or some such, which I just think is neat.

To make up for the lack of towel novelty, I have expanded the Hitch Hiker! enter/left shift keys options to include the other colours in the scheme.

I'm awaiting a reply from my renderer and hope to have the massdrop poll up within two weeks.

Twinguin · « **Reply #113 on:** Sat, 07 January 2017, 00:32:59 »

Quote from: Clemence on Fri, 06 January 2017, 15:10:47

I have eliminated the towel and infinity novelties to save on cost. It was a tough decision to make, but overall I think that it was the correct one; [...]

ionn · « **Reply #114 on:** Sat, 07 January 2017, 16:28:29 »

Quote from: Clemence on Wed, 31 August 2016, 01:15:41

Quote from: jennb on Tue, 30 August 2016, 08:10:35
I will second the DSA PBT. But if it ends up DSA ABS, I'm still in.

BUT from SP's site -- "However, the sublimation process is restricted to printing darker colored graphics onto lighter colored substrates." So, given the font color which I really like, I'm guessing this can't/won't be PBT dye-sub, but correct me if I'm wrong.

The set will be DSA ABS, those green legends are a must for me and as you said they only do Dye Sub for PBT.

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ISO would like a work with you

ISO and international kits are in the works.

Thanks so much for the positive feedback my dudes! I did a mock up of what some custom legends could possibly look like. IMO keeping the dark legends on the yellow didn't work with these novelties, so I've made them white. I've also created a 42 key, however to not be so on the nose with it I've put it in a less obvious, and I think pretty classy, place . As always most things are subject to change.

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The word placement for "so long and thanks for all the fish" is so that if one were to have one of the other novelties as a windows key, the text will still read "So long, thanks for the fish". I dare to opine that this is a pretty decent compromise.

One of the challenges of this novelty kit moving forward will be oversaturation of ideas. I'm hoping to keep things clean and as simple as possible. Distilling such a book as this to its essence will be an immense challenge I'm sure, but I'm up to it and I hope you'll like the final product when it comes about.

Perhaps provide 2 Novelty options because I like all the ones in the extended mock up.

I'm partial to having a Modifier Set that is all/mostly Don't Panic buttons and one "INFINITE IMPROBABILITY DRIVE" for the Enter key... But that's just me.

Maybe a "DON'T PANIC" set with the text on various sized keys, it might be easier for Signature Plastics to do runs of the same text many times without swapping out the tooling.

Clemence · « **Reply #115 on:** Sat, 07 January 2017, 16:34:51 »

Quote from: Twinguin on Sat, 07 January 2017, 00:32:59

Quote from: Clemence on Fri, 06 January 2017, 15:10:47
I have eliminated the towel and infinity novelties to save on cost. It was a tough decision to make, but overall I think that it was the correct one; [...]

I feel you, the price hike in molds was a bit of a bummer when I learned about it. Had they not changed I would have been able to include one more novelty in the kit.

Quote from: Clemence on Wed, 31 August 2016, 01:15:41

Quote from: jennb on Tue, 30 August 2016, 08:10:35
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Perhaps provide 2 Novelty options because I like all the ones in the extended mock up.

I'm partial to having a Modifier Set that is all/mostly Don't Panic buttons and one "INFINITE IMPROBABILITY DRIVE" for the Enter key... But that's just me.

Maybe a "DON'T PANIC" set with the text on various sized keys, it might be easier for Signature Plastics to do runs of the same text many times without swapping out the tooling.

This seems like a really good idea actually, I'll look into it.

Clemence · « **Reply #116 on:** Sun, 05 February 2017, 18:28:46 »

It's finally happening fam, received my renders from Thesiscamper and all is underway. Let's hope this turns out great.

ovenrash · « **Reply #117 on:** Sun, 05 February 2017, 20:15:14 »

Dear lord please let this happen

Cods · « **Reply #118 on:** Wed, 08 February 2017, 14:16:21 »

I'm very interested in the novelties, they look great... and I agree it's such a great series of books.
My preferences are toward more subdued sets, so probably not in for the alphas/mods, but that's a personal thing

mniels · « **Reply #119 on:** Wed, 08 February 2017, 14:42:25 »

This is......awesome!

RoboCat · « **Reply #120 on:** Sat, 15 April 2017, 18:54:26 »

I sure hope something comes of this. Would love to get my favorite book on a keyboard.

rioc · « **Reply #121 on:** Mon, 08 May 2017, 10:06:46 »

Nice! Forgot about this

but I agree, needs 42 and towel novelty

slot demon · « **Reply #122 on:** Thu, 11 May 2017, 04:58:48 »

Really nice set, voted on massdrop.

lawless · « **Reply #123 on:** Sun, 30 July 2017, 02:41:32 »

Update? Will definitely get in on this as my first MD/GB if the price is anywhere near reasonable.

Dead Encryption · « **Reply #124 on:** Sat, 19 August 2017, 23:45:57 »

Voted!

Trente · « **Reply #125 on:** Sun, 20 August 2017, 00:35:29 »

I think this set of keycaps is one of the best set which reflects the theme, besides the cool looking beautiful color combination. It really gives me a similar impact/feeling as I read the novel. One thing I really wish is this set can also have a alps option

rm-rf · « **Reply #126 on:** Sun, 20 August 2017, 01:22:22 »

i absolutely despise dsa... but i will be buying this set.

okaa · « **Reply #127 on:** Sun, 20 August 2017, 06:17:58 »

Can we get an update on this? I really want those novelties!

Slimko · « **Reply #128 on:** Sun, 20 August 2017, 06:34:46 »

Bought Nautilus a while ago, and after looking at basically all works in progress, this is the set I'm buying. Voted on MD, any idea how long until the drop?

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ChitownM2 · « **Reply #129 on:** Fri, 25 August 2017, 22:04:52 »

I'd still be interested in this too. I could actually use another DSA set to go along with granite.

CompileWithStyle · « **Reply #130 on:** Mon, 28 August 2017, 13:06:14 »

I am down for this for sure.

So long and thanks for all the fish!!!!

hhkbp2 · « **Reply #131 on:** Sat, 02 September 2017, 21:26:33 »

Please add an 1u backslash key to fit the infinity 60 layout, as

vilagefool · « **Reply #132 on:** Fri, 08 September 2017, 10:59:48 »

I'm in!
Now I just need to convince SP to make their red 'Panic' cap in DSA, then I can have a 2 button board with 'Panic' and 'Don't Panic' ! :V

midnightrun · « **Reply #133 on:** Wed, 13 September 2017, 10:27:50 »

Voted!

Hypocaffeinic · « **Reply #134 on:** Tue, 26 September 2017, 01:57:32 »

Update? Purty please?

holtenc · « **Reply #135 on:** Fri, 22 December 2017, 11:06:20 »

Quote from: Hypocaffeinic on Tue, 26 September 2017, 01:57:32

Update? Purty please?

what this guy said

midnightrun · « **Reply #136 on:** Mon, 19 February 2018, 10:50:43 »

any news?

vewy_nice · « **Reply #137 on:** Wed, 21 February 2018, 07:31:04 »

Quote from: vilagefool on Fri, 08 September 2017, 10:59:48

I'm in!
Now I just need to convince SP to make their red 'Panic' cap in DSA, then I can have a 2 button board with 'Panic' and 'Don't Panic' ! :V

I got one in a grab bag once...
I just want the novelty set.

construed · « **Reply #138 on:** Fri, 23 February 2018, 22:11:29 »

Quote from: midnightrun on Mon, 19 February 2018, 10:50:43

any news?

OP hasn't been active in a full year

Let's hope someone else picks this up.

toastyparty · « **Reply #139 on:** Tue, 27 February 2018, 22:32:03 »

for the love of jebus everyone please vote for this on massdrop. hell I have dont panic tattoed on my arm. please!~!!!

toastyparty · « **Reply #140 on:** Tue, 27 February 2018, 22:33:18 »

edit: accidental duplicate

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #141 on:** Tue, 22 May 2018, 12:31:53 »

I would love to see this picked back up again. Really awesome looking set!!

rm-rf · « **Reply #142 on:** Fri, 25 May 2018, 19:14:24 »

its towel day 2018, and this set hasn't happened yet?

News:

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