[GB] GMK Astral Light

[NaturalPack]

GMK Astral Light




"Astral Light is inspired by the heroes' adventures of fantasy RPG/TTRPG worlds."


For anyone who missed out, I believe that some of the vendors will be picking up extra kits.

Join their newsletter and/or follow them on socials to keep tabs.


All kits will be produced. Numbers thus far (final numbers TBA):

Base: 1052
Extension: 188
Novelties: 421
Spacebars: 339
Deskmat (Light): 175
Deskmat (Dark): 152
 

GB Dates: March 5, 2021 - April 5, 2021
Est. shipping time: Q1 2022 (production lead time ~42 weeks + sample verification)

Vendors
Project Keyboard (NA) https://store.projectkeyboard.com/collections/gmk-astral-light
DailyClack (AUS) https://dailyclack.com/collections/group-buys/products/gmk-astral-light
MyKeyboard (EU) https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-astral_428/
Deskhero (CA) https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-astral
iLumKB (ASIA) https://ilumkb.com/products/gb-gmk-astral-light

Manufacturer: GMK
Profile: Cherry
Sculpt: 1/1/2/3/4/4
Plastic: ABS
Colors:
Alphas: Custom Pantone C
Modifiers: Custom Pantone C
Accents: Custom Pantone C

Pricing
Base ($129 USD) - Covers most layouts (60%, 65%, 75%, TKL, 96-key, 1800/CP and fullsize)
Extension ($65 USD) - Extended support for UK ISO, 40s, Alice, and Split layouts. F13 and Windowed caps accommodate for aesthetics. Legends on windowed keys are pad printed.
Novelties ($38 USD) - RPG/TTRPG dice and icons.
Spacebars ($35 USD) - Extended spacebar support and accents.

Collaborations

Casper Keys North Star Artisan Cap ($38 USD)
R1 Cherry with an MX stem. Aluminum 6061-T6 bead blasted and anodized.

* North Star artisan group buy is run separately from Astral set vendors.

Available at Casper Keys: https://casperkeys.com/products/gmk-astral-north-star


Miroticaps Andromeda x Astral Light ($65 USD)
R1 Cherry with an MX Stem. Resin Casted.

* Miros Andromeda artisan is available separately from Astral set vendors and will be available on March 26th, 2021.

Available at Miroticaps Discord Server: https://discord.gg/jCJ9RbwqaF






























Casper Keys North Star Artisan
(This artisan group buy is run by Casper Keys, separately from Astral set vendors. Please visit the Casper Keys website linked above)






Miroticaps Andromeda Artisan
(This artisan group buy is run by Miroticaps, separately from Astral set vendors. Please visit the Miroticaps Discord server linked above)

[HoffmanMyster]

Approved

[maximize]

This is gonna be huge. So subtle, so satisfying.

[thanatic]

Hello,

Are there any pictures of windowed keys? You mentioned windowed keys are pad printed. Does that mean a actual windows picture? I don't see it in the extensions kit.

[NaturalPack]

Hello,

Are there any pictures of windowed keys? You mentioned windowed keys are pad printed. Does that mean a actual windows picture? I don't see it in the extensions kit.

Hi,

On the rendered image of the Extensions kit, the kit with the two big Enter keys, there are a few keycaps that have little "windows". If you click on the image to enlarge it, you'll be able to see the keycaps that are labelled as "window".

No relation to Microsoft Windows 

[sagarsiddhpura]

Continuing my request from iC thread, I don't see any renders with novelties, extensions, spacebars or deskmats. Can you please add them

[dvorcol]

[sagarsiddhpura]

Are you going to provide more renders? This is the first GB I have seen that only has a render of base kit (only 4 renders) and no signs of other 3 kits. Very lazy for a seasoned designer. No other keyset has this much insufficient renders

[andreiborisov]

I'm more concerned with the kitting. As a Mac user with 7u spacebar, I need to buy an expensive extension kit. On top of that it may not hit the MOQ. In which case I will stuck with a base set I can't use.

[Mr_BeastQuake]

I’m intrigued by this set, I wouldn’t normally say yes and yet I can’t look away.

I’d like to provide the normal person perspective that 4 renders isn’t lazy.

[stevenopoly]

4 renders not sufficient? What else do you need to see? The renders show everything you need. BUY! BUY! BUY!!! 

[Mark The Weeb]

i love the soft blue !

[thanatic]

Did this get extended to April 9? The dates on keycaplender seemed to have changed from April 5 to 9th?

[thanatic]

Hello,

Are there any pictures of windowed keys? You mentioned windowed keys are pad printed. Does that mean a actual windows picture? I don't see it in the extensions kit.

Hi,

On the rendered image of the Extensions kit, the kit with the two big Enter keys, there are a few keycaps that have little "windows". If you click on the image to enlarge it, you'll be able to see the keycaps that are labelled as "window".

No relation to Microsoft Windows 

Ohhhh got it the shine through on through on the keys. gotcha.

[dvorcol]

Did this get extended to April 9? The dates on keycaplender seemed to have changed from April 5 to 9th?

KeycapLendar's fine print shows only Daily Clack is running thru April 9th.  The other vendors' sites all say April 5th.

[stevenopoly]

do we have an MOQ update?

[break]

I'm more concerned with the kitting. As a Mac user with 7u spacebar, I need to buy an expensive extension kit. On top of that it may not hit the MOQ. In which case I will stuck with a base set I can't use.

Hey Andrei! I'm confused. Why doesn't the Tsangan support in the base kit cover your needs? I'm a Mac user too, and it usually covers me just fine.

Edit: Natural, best of luck with your GB! Vaporwave brought me deep into keysets, so I'm rooting for you and this.

[NaturalPack]

Did this get extended to April 9? The dates on keycaplender seemed to have changed from April 5 to 9th?

Might be a typo. Vendors correct me if I'm mistaken, but GB end date is still April 5th to my knowledge.

[andreiborisov]

Hey Andrei! I'm confused. Why doesn't the Tsangan support in the base kit cover your needs? I'm a Mac user too, and it usually covers me just fine.

Command (for which I’d use Code) is the closest to the spacebar, so it needs to be 1.5u. Do you swap yours with Option or just use Alt as Command?

[XiXora]

Hey Andrei! I'm confused. Why doesn't the Tsangan support in the base kit cover your needs? I'm a Mac user too, and it usually covers me just fine.

Command (for which I’d use Code) is the closest to the spacebar, so it needs to be 1.5u. Do you swap yours with Option or just use Alt as Command?

Also, it needs a 2nd 1u Alt.

I'm happy with an extension kit, as I want some other keys in it. I'd rather have an extension kit than no support at all like most other kits. I have realised I am in a niche within a niche I this hobby.

[break]

Hey Andrei! I'm confused. Why doesn't the Tsangan support in the base kit cover your needs? I'm a Mac user too, and it usually covers me just fine.

Command (for which I’d use Code) is the closest to the spacebar, so it needs to be 1.5u. Do you swap yours with Option or just use Alt as Command?

I use Alt as Command, but I touch-type and don't look at my keyboard. I have controversial opinions about legend correctness.

[andreiborisov]

I use Alt as Command, but I touch-type and don't look at my keyboard. I have controversial opinions about legend correctness.

I wonder, how many people in this hobby don’t touch type and buy sets because they actually need the legends

[NaturalPack]

I use Alt as Command, but I touch-type and don't look at my keyboard. I have controversial opinions about legend correctness.

I wonder, how many people in this hobby don’t touch type and buy sets because they actually need the legends

I'm wondering if anyone has done a survey for this topic. I've been curious about this topic as well. I confess that when I discovered this hobby, I was very selective about sets/kits and their legends because I desperately needed them 

[break]

I use Alt as Command, but I touch-type and don't look at my keyboard. I have controversial opinions about legend correctness.

I wonder, how many people in this hobby don’t touch type and buy sets because they actually need the legends

You can't say I didn't warn you - controversial

[thanatic]

Did this get extended to April 9? The dates on keycaplender seemed to have changed from April 5 to 9th?

KeycapLendar's fine print shows only Daily Clack is running thru April 9th.  The other vendors' sites all say April 5th.

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Right it shows 9th right under the title. Daily Clack shows nothing like your image, but it does say 0th if I actually go to Daily Clack. Thanks.

[7equals7]

any updates to numbers?

[bert039]

I really want to know numbers also. Just afraid of placing an order and the gb falling through. If I buy through project key specifically, what happens in that situation?

[itsazly]

Also tuning in for a numbers update. I already purchased, but I really hope that this set goes thru.

[pcire]

The best way to get a set made is to buy it as early as possible.
Imagine if everyone waited to see the set hit MOQ by itself!

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

I really want to know numbers also. Just afraid of placing an order and the gb falling through. If I buy through project key specifically, what happens in that situation?

You get your money back at the end of the month.

[bert039]

Thanks, I was just unsure due to the disclaimers on the site. Efff it then let's gooo

[sagarsiddhpura]

4 renders not sufficient? What else do you need to see? The renders show everything you need. BUY! BUY! BUY!!! 

Ugh, renders with novelties or how those green spacebars looks with base kit etc? Its not about numbers but you need to show different combinations with different kits to help people visualize. Its a common sense thing to do this and there is not even a single other GB thread that has renders of only base kit. I like how designer is perfectly ignoring the question.

Anyway, I really liked this set, but severely lacking renders, no colours etc are making it look like designer hasn't put efforts since it was pre-ic state. Good luck.

[Mr_BeastQuake]

4 renders not sufficient? What else do you need to see? The renders show everything you need. BUY! BUY! BUY!!! 

Ugh, renders with novelties or how those green spacebars looks with base kit etc? Its not about numbers but you need to show different combinations with different kits to help people visualize. Its a common sense thing to do this and there is not even a single other GB thread that has renders of only base kit. I like how designer is perfectly ignoring the question.

Anyway, I really liked this set, but severely lacking renders, no colours etc are making it look like designer hasn't put efforts since it was pre-ic state. Good luck.

UGH OMFG UGH

[andreiborisov]

I like how designer is perfectly ignoring the question.

Anyway, I really liked this set, but severely lacking renders, no colours etc are making it look like designer hasn't put efforts since it was pre-ic state. Good luck.

Except he made a new render.

[bert039]

Bought my set today!

[sagarsiddhpura]

4 renders not sufficient? What else do you need to see? The renders show everything you need. BUY! BUY! BUY!!! 

Ugh, renders with novelties or how those green spacebars looks with base kit etc? Its not about numbers but you need to show different combinations with different kits to help people visualize. Its a common sense thing to do this and there is not even a single other GB thread that has renders of only base kit. I like how designer is perfectly ignoring the question.

Anyway, I really liked this set, but severely lacking renders, no colours etc are making it look like designer hasn't put efforts since it was pre-ic state. Good luck.

UGH OMFG UGH

Dont you love it when you have to explain something so obvious

[sagarsiddhpura]

I like how designer is perfectly ignoring the question.

Anyway, I really liked this set, but severely lacking renders, no colours etc are making it look like designer hasn't put efforts since it was pre-ic state. Good luck.

Except he made a new render.

Yeah, it was added recently after the comments. Nice to see a render with novelties

[maximize]

How are the numbers looking?

[dvorcol]

[yhs]

I’m puzzled this does not receive more love. Copped base and extensions, I’m sure it’ll look great on a PC board!

[NaturalPack]

4 renders not sufficient? What else do you need to see? The renders show everything you need. BUY! BUY! BUY!!! 

Ugh, renders with novelties or how those green spacebars looks with base kit etc? Its not about numbers but you need to show different combinations with different kits to help people visualize. Its a common sense thing to do this and there is not even a single other GB thread that has renders of only base kit. I like how designer is perfectly ignoring the question.

Anyway, I really liked this set, but severely lacking renders, no colours etc are making it look like designer hasn't put efforts since it was pre-ic state. Good luck.

Added in three more renders for us here. I meant to address this a while back but in-person life got a bit hectic.

Sorry for leaving you hanging 

[NaturalPack]

How are the numbers looking?

I haven't been able to load some of dvorcol's graph images. Might just be an issue on my end.

But just in case, here are the numbers in plain text as of 3/30/21

Base 225
MOQs: 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 2500

Extension 49
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000

Novelties 107
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Spacebars 91
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Deskmat (Light) 39
Deskmat (Dark) 41


Not including extras.

[pathfinder]

How are the numbers looking?

I haven't been able to load some of dvorcol's graph images. Might just be an issue on my end.

But just in case, here are the numbers in plain text as of 3/30/21

Base 225
MOQs: 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 2500

Extension 49
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000

Novelties 107
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Spacebars 91
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Deskmat (Light) 39
Deskmat (Dark) 41


Not including extras.

FYI I can see dvorcol's previous post, the numbers for the basekit match what you wrote down, maybe it is just some browser issue,

[NaturalPack]

How are the numbers looking?

I haven't been able to load some of dvorcol's graph images. Might just be an issue on my end.

But just in case, here are the numbers in plain text as of 3/30/21

Base 225
MOQs: 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 2500

Extension 49
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000

Novelties 107
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Spacebars 91
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Deskmat (Light) 39
Deskmat (Dark) 41


Not including extras.

FYI I can see dvorcol's previous post, the numbers for the basekit match what you wrote down, maybe it is just some browser issue,

Got it. Thanks for the heads up.

[bert039]

I was just going to try to pick up the base and extension but something about these colors just hits right  . I'm gonna see if I can add the other two kits to my order also.

[dvorcol]

More

How are the numbers looking?

I haven't been able to load some of dvorcol's graph images. Might just be an issue on my end.

But just in case, here are the numbers in plain text as of 3/30/21

Base 225
MOQs: 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 2500

Extension 49
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000

Novelties 107
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Spacebars 91
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Deskmat (Light) 39
Deskmat (Dark) 41


Not including extras.

FYI I can see dvorcol's previous post, the numbers for the basekit match what you wrote down, maybe it is just some browser issue,

Using IMGUR might fix this issue, but it's a violation of their official rules to store images there just to post elsewhere.  If caught they might kick you out, breaking links to all your IMGUR images.  I learned this when biip was kicked out last year, so I use postimage.

[Morgan3Wheeler]

It seem that the sizes of the 'Shift' keys in Extension kit are 2.25, 2, 1.25, 1 , but the notation seems to be wrong.

[7equals7]

Might just be me but the new renders look like slightly different colours to the original renders?

[andreiborisov]

@NaturalPack can you confirm that all the kits will be made?

[bert039]

Interested to know also!

[NaturalPack]

Numbers as of April 5/2021 (Not final numbers. Final numbers TBA)

Base 447
MOQs: 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 2500

Extension 106
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000

Novelties 206
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Spacebars 180
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Deskmat (Light) 56
Deskmat (Dark) 56


Nice 

[NaturalPack]

More

How are the numbers looking?

I haven't been able to load some of dvorcol's graph images. Might just be an issue on my end.

But just in case, here are the numbers in plain text as of 3/30/21

Base 225
MOQs: 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500 / 2000 / 2500

Extension 49
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000

Novelties 107
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Spacebars 91
MOQs: 100 / 150 / 250 / 500 / 1000 / 1500

Deskmat (Light) 39
Deskmat (Dark) 41


Not including extras.

FYI I can see dvorcol's previous post, the numbers for the basekit match what you wrote down, maybe it is just some browser issue,

Using IMGUR might fix this issue, but it's a violation of their official rules to store images there just to post elsewhere.  If caught they might kick you out, breaking links to all your IMGUR images.  I learned this when biip was kicked out last year, so I use postimage.

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I did some testing and my issue was being caused by the VPN I use at times.

When it's off there's not problem viewing the image.

Thanks for checking things out dv

[NaturalPack]

@NaturalPack can you confirm that all the kits will be made?

Yes sir/maam, updated numbers have been posted in the thread copy as well as a reply.

Provided the numbers are correct, all kits will be made.

[NaturalPack]

Might just be me but the new renders look like slightly different colours to the original renders?

Some of the post GB launch renders were done separately from the original renders. There are some differences in the lighting/environment/post so it looks a little different.

They were just to provide some extra references along the way.

No color difference in the production sets though.

[bert039]

Awesomeeeeeeeee, congrats, super excited to get this set 

[andreiborisov]

Congratulations

The final numbers are really good especially considering the set was running against Striker.

Would you consider to setup a Discord server for updates?

[dvorcol]

More

All kits will be produced. Numbers thus far (final numbers TBA):

Base 805

Extension 153

Novelties 326

Spacebars 279

Deskmat (Light) 107

Deskmat (Dark) 86
 

Edit: updated numbers 7th April

[lumpyoatmeal]

Would you consider to setup a Discord server for updates?

This would be super awesome, great idea!

Also I hope we can get a forum signature for Astral Light!

[yhs]

I’m just voicing my opinion in regard to the discord request - please use geekhack for updates as well at the very least. Personally I would rather avoid having to track discord servers and be able to find updates in the GB threads on GH.

[dvorcol]

I’m just voicing my opinion in regard to the discord request - please use geekhack for updates as well at the very least. Personally I would rather avoid having to track discord servers and be able to find updates in the GB threads on GH.

+1

[pcire]

I’m just voicing my opinion in regard to the discord request - please use geekhack for updates as well at the very least. Personally I would rather avoid having to track discord servers and be able to find updates in the GB threads on GH.

Totally agree!

[NaturalPack]

I'll primarily be using geekhack for any updates. Can't make any promises on a discord right now.

For anyone who prefers  a source outside of geekhack for updates, you can also follow along at my website.

naturalpack.org

Geekhack is where the most detailed info will be available, but the website generally follows along.

[sagarsiddhpura]

Are the any final numbers with extras?

[dvorcol]

[Madzuka]

Any new developments on this? I know it says shipping in Q1 on Project Keyboards page, but with all these delays you can never be sure.

[lumpyoatmeal]

Not sure how to tag NaturalPack, but do we have any updates on this? I'd love to know that we're not just sitting here in the dark.

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

He hasn’t been on geekhack since January so even PMing may not do too much. If get the colors matched soon we might even get the set this year.

[Getsome!!!]

He hasn’t been on geekhack since January so even PMing may not do too much. If get the colors matched soon we might even get the set this year.

 Which fvcking sucks, he had another round of Vaporwave in the works, and Astral Dark was so dope, WAAY better then this thing... (I kid over sensitive gals, i kid.)

[tootle]

Looks like this was on https://naturalpack.org/:

UPDATED ON JANUARY 4TH 2022
Moving Forward
Hi everyone,

I've become a bit too busy to continue designing in the mech community.

Janglad will be taking over my projects. Follow him at his website  qoda.studio or on Geekhack for future updates.

Please don't hound him to work on every single set, he's already got a lot on his plate.

I will be finishing Astral Light and then signing out. Thanks so much.

-NP

I will keep this website up until the end of January.

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

That’s cool, we’re better off w janglad

[fairypenguin]

He did say he'd be finishing Astral Light before dipping, so why the radio silence? This is rough. I didn't personally join the GB on this but I know someone who did, and they've been getting restless about the whole thing.

[lumpyoatmeal]

He did say he'd be finishing Astral Light before dipping, so why the radio silence? This is rough. I didn't personally join the GB on this but I know someone who did, and they've been getting restless about the whole thing.

Yeah, as someone who's got money thrown at this, I just want clean and clear information.
Shipping time as of OG post says Q1 '22, which we're almost out of, so I'm not expecting that, but given the fact that we don't even have updates on what stage the set is in, I'm not really feeling that great about it.

Really don't want to get burned here, hoping he gives us any kind of info soon.

[Madzuka]

Yeah it’s been just about a year now since there’s been an update on this thread lol.
On Project Keyboards page it says “R1 Samples sent for testing”, not sure exactly what that means. I’m assuming it means samples have been sent to the creator? But it’s been on that update for quite some time now, makes me wonder if they’re still waiting on their approval of samples or not? Was hoping to get this in Q4 when that was the initial timeline, now it’s looking more like Q2-Q3. Man everything is so badly delayed lol.

[bert039]

In project keyboard's discord the last update was back in December but it's slightly more recent than the one about 'R1 samples sent for testing'. The update was:

GMK Astral Light: Modifier color approved; Alpha, Legend, and Accent colors rejected. New round requested.

[hotlikedimes]

Soooooo is this gb just dead? been a hot minute since OP has been active anywhere.

[NaturalPack]

Hi everyone,
I've been waiting for samples to come in for a while. Sent a follow up to Project KB. Will post updates.

[NaturalPack]

Update July 22, 2022
- Working through second round of color matching.
- Ensuring that GMK has correct legends for keys.

[pixelpusher]

Update July 22, 2022
- Working through second round of color matching.
- Ensuring that GMK has correct legends for keys.

RIP

[KhuiPhai]

THAT PASTEL PURPLE COLOR IS ON ANOTHER LEVEL!

[KeurigHomebrew]

Any update on the deskmats? Thanks!

[outsider]

Any news on the caps themselves?

[NaturalPack]

Touching Base on Astral

Still nothing new regarding Astral from Project KB. Will reach out to them again and see if there's been any progress made.

The Project KB Discord is more active than this thread for anyone who wants to keep tabs.

[pixelpusher]

Touching Base on Astral

Still nothing new regarding Astral from Project KB. Will reach out to them again and see if there's been any progress made.

The Project KB Discord is more active than this thread for anyone who wants to keep tabs.

Thanks for the update

[arr1]

Why did I arrive late??? What a beautiful set

[NaturalPack]

Touching Base on Astral

Still nothing new regarding Astral from Project KB. Will reach out to them again and see if there's been any progress made.

The Project KB Discord is more active than this thread for anyone who wants to keep tabs.

Thanks for the update

No problem. Thank you.

[breadbounce7]

Can anyone point me to the discord server? This is my first GB and definitely getting anxious.

[pixelpusher]

Can anyone point me to the discord server? This is my first GB and definitely getting anxious.

https://discord.gg/tGy9qtuq

Although I’m not sure how much that will help. Their discord server is a ghost town. 

[epicdesk.shop]

Might just be me but the new renders look like slightly different colours to the original renders?

They do look slightly different, will be interesting to see which one it's closer to when we get them.

[xalliano]

To anyone curious about production

[NaturalPack]

Update on Astral as of Jan 2023

Project is currently expecting Q2-Q3. Apparently colors are done.

Best place to get these updates is the Project Keyboard Discord. Quakemz regularly tries to provide progress briefs on the sets they are currently working on.

[HoffmanMyster]

Update on Astral as of Jan 2023

Project is currently expecting Q2-Q3. Apparently colors are done.

Best place to get these updates is the Project Keyboard Discord. Quakemz regularly tries to provide progress briefs on the sets they are currently working on.

Updates do need to be posted here as well, btw (thank you for doing so in the past - please continue to update at least monthly). Can’t expect everyone to join a thousand discord servers just to get updates.

[pixelpusher]

Update on Astral as of Jan 2023

Project is currently expecting Q2-Q3. Apparently colors are done.

Best place to get these updates is the Project Keyboard Discord. Quakemz regularly tries to provide progress briefs on the sets they are currently working on.

Updates do need to be posted here as well, btw (thank you for doing so in the past - please continue to update at least monthly). Can’t expect everyone to join a thousand discord servers just to get updates.

no joke, I’m always at the 100 limit for a free discord account.  Every time I have to join a new server, I start combing through to find out which one has a finished group buy so that I can leave it.  😝

[diorite]

I've looked at this set at least a dozen different times and still can't tell if the mods are a slightly darker shade than the alphas or not. Are they supposed to be the same color?

[NaturalPack]

Routine update here. No new information regarding production but also no bad news or setbacks.

Things still seem to be on pace for the latter half of 2023.

Again, nothing new here, just a routine update post for the sake of recency. Thanks.

[tootle]

Any updates from Project? Looks like some people are getting their sets from DC already.

[phatmasterq]

can confirm - got mine from DC few days ago. Haven't opened it yet - but from a quick peak at the child kit - colours look good.

[HaX]

Any updates from Project? Looks like some people are getting their sets from DC already.

Wondering about this too

[tootle]

I decided to get a set from Daily Clack just in case and the set is wonderful - by far my favorite GMK set. If only I had the deskmats that I had ordered too 

[pixelpusher]

Looks very nice!

[KKoNaM]

Set looks good but wish the difference between alphas and mods were more subtle like in the renders.

[tootle]

Set looks good but wish the difference between alphas and mods were more subtle like in the renders.

I would say they are a lot closer and more subtle in real life, especially when there isn't as much light directed on them.

[HaX]

anyone able to get ahold of projectkeyboard? I requested a status update as their 'update' page doesn't seem current and it seems I've been ghosted. please don't tell me this is another mechsandco.

[involuntarysoul]

anyone able to get ahold of projectkeyboard? I requested a status update as their 'update' page doesn't seem current and it seems I've been ghosted. please don't tell me this is another mechsandco.

a vendor with no instock inventory and running parallel GBs, huge red flag there

[andreiborisov]

Yeah, it doesn't look good...GMK Slasher, Modern Ink, and Bingsu R2 all seem to be in limbo:

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114282.0
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114591.50

[HaX]

Ruh oh. Looking like another Mechs & Co.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/15ut6fi/psa_project_keyboard_mechs_co_chargebacks_and/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=2

[hotlikedimes]

In case people didn't see on reddit, project keyboard has been dissolved

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/15ut6fi/comment/jzr81dn/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

Guess try and charge back and be sad we have to try and get this set elsewhere?

[HaX]

That really sucks. I can't even do a chargeback because it's been over 2 years since I made that purchase.

[techycat]

Glad my CC company refunded me. Sad to see and also nerving ever wondering if this will occur with others

[anonthing00]

Glad my CC company refunded me. Sad to see and also nerving ever wondering if this will occur with others

I'm going to try to fail a claim. What documentation did you use for it?

[pixelpusher]

Glad my CC company refunded me. Sad to see and also nerving ever wondering if this will occur with others

I'm going to try to fail a claim. What documentation did you use for it?

I had screenshots of my purchase and my email receipt.  Also had a screenshot of the PK website showing the purchase date and status as “unfulfilled”.

Talked to 4 different agents on one call, two supervisors.  Was told it was too long ago to dispute.  I wouldn’t take no for an answer.  I suggested that I email them the evidence.  They said they could not help me.  Good luck though 👍

[FaIIen]

No luck with Project keyboard's refunds.
How many kits of the total were supposed to be fulfilled by Project keyboards?

[techycat]

Fun fact. My credit card company came back and declined my refund because it was "60 days after the statement closed".
Not happy about about being out $200+ on this.

[sk410]

Does anyone know what the board in the first picture is?

[DennisBytes]

Has anyone heard if any other vendor is picking up this set from Project Keyboard like NovelKeys did for the Mechs & Co stuff? Last I heard this set is in lingo and GMK wanted to make it right, but it has been radio silence since then.

[bert039]

This doesn't really help out because it's sold out now but I ended up re-buying the set from DailyClack after it was clear that project keyboard went under

[bert039]

stunning look. probably my first 60% to get

Has anyone heard if any other vendor is picking up this set from Project Keyboard like NovelKeys did for the Mechs & Co stuff? Last I heard this set is in lingo and GMK wanted to make it right, but it has been radio silence since then.

Ilumkb currently has it in stock and on sale

[reeeyouuuuu]

stunning look. probably my first 60% to get

Has anyone heard if any other vendor is picking up this set from Project Keyboard like NovelKeys did for the Mechs & Co stuff? Last I heard this set is in lingo and GMK wanted to make it right, but it has been radio silence since then.

Ilumkb currently has it in stock and on sale

oh boi im so happy i saw this comment

[mgsickler]

If you are impacted from Project Keyboard regarding Astral Light - please complete this form. This will grant you access to a product page to be able to purchase these sets at a discounted rate.

These sets are already produced, and once we get a rough idea of how many people are impacted, we will go ahead and order these in right away. The form must be filled out by March 31 at 10pm Eastern.

https://forms.gle/VzRLB19dygjgSAd76

[pixelpusher]

Thanks again! Filling out form ASAP