Author Topic: [IC] ePBT Camo | GB LIVE (Read 38128 times)

jagger27 · « **Reply #50 on:** Sun, 28 February 2021, 23:39:33 »

All I can see are weirdly aligned legends. Just look at R, yikes. Top centre was a bold choice, better make sure it’s bang on in the middle. Optical character tracking is a thing. Cool colours though.

mvkb · « **Reply #51 on:** Mon, 01 March 2021, 18:59:47 »

Quote from: HelloThisIsDog on Thu, 25 February 2021, 23:33:35

Looks really cool! Can't wait! Are you actually teasing the "novelties" or is the joke that they're camouflaged and are just blanks

They’re blanks, to be rearranged however you’d like. Thought it’d be funny to call them novelties ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

mvkb · « **Reply #52 on:** Mon, 01 March 2021, 19:01:19 »

Quote from: HelloThisIsDog on Sun, 28 February 2021, 14:55:32

Sorry to voice a nitpicky observation, but is anyone else concerned about the stacking of the lightest color at F6, F7, 7, and 8?

Hmm can’t really unsee. It was meant to balance out the light space bar, but I can see how it might be a bit too much. Will look into tweaking the f-row colors.

mvkb · « **Reply #53 on:** Mon, 01 March 2021, 19:02:26 »

Quote from: jagger27 on Sun, 28 February 2021, 23:39:33

All I can see are weirdly aligned legends. Just look at R, yikes. Top centre was a bold choice, better make sure it’s bang on in the middle. Optical character tracking is a thing. Cool colours though.

Any misalignments are only in the renders. Will make sure the final product is perfectly aligned, key for key.

HelloThisIsDog · « **Reply #54 on:** Mon, 01 March 2021, 22:32:22 »

Quote from: mvkb on Mon, 01 March 2021, 19:01:19

Quote from: HelloThisIsDog on Sun, 28 February 2021, 14:55:32
Sorry to voice a nitpicky observation, but is anyone else concerned about the stacking of the lightest color at F6, F7, 7, and 8?
Hmm can’t really unsee. It was meant to balance out the light space bar, but I can see how it might be a bit too much. Will look into tweaking the f-row colors.

Yeah I couldn't unsee too, there are other stacks around but being the darker shades they just blend in. I'm imagining it would look way more jarring too on a 75% board where the F row is not offset. I think if you switch F6/F7 darker that'll do it. Thanks for noticing!

mvkb · « **Reply #55 on:** Sat, 06 March 2021, 10:42:20 »

KBDFans put up an IC of their own. Feel free to add yourself to their list too: https://kbdfans.com/collections/keycaps/products/ic-epbt-camo

mvkb · « **Reply #56 on:** Tue, 09 March 2021, 18:32:56 »

Added photos of the split wrist rest prototype from Digital Carpentry. Super happy with how these came out, can't wait to test it.

phinix · « **Reply #57 on:** Wed, 10 March 2021, 17:22:24 »

What is the finish on those?
Being pbt, is it a bit rough, or smooth?

mvkb · « **Reply #58 on:** Thu, 11 March 2021, 05:03:17 »

Quote from: phinix on Wed, 10 March 2021, 17:22:24

What is the finish on those?
Being pbt, is it a bit rough, or smooth?

PBT has a nice roughness to them (which I why I prefer it over GMK/ABS). It's almost like really fine sanding paper.

zuiver-one · « **Reply #59 on:** Thu, 11 March 2021, 05:21:02 »

Awesome kits

phinix · « **Reply #60 on:** Thu, 11 March 2021, 05:55:26 »

Quote from: mvkb on Thu, 11 March 2021, 05:03:17

Quote from: phinix on Wed, 10 March 2021, 17:22:24
What is the finish on those?
Being pbt, is it a bit rough, or smooth?

PBT has a nice roughness to them (which I why I prefer it over GMK/ABS). It's almost like really fine sanding paper.

Not always, MDA for example are smooth. PBT MT3 have that fine sanding paper effect.
Do these have it too, or are PBT smooth version?

mvkb · « **Reply #61 on:** Thu, 11 March 2021, 12:46:22 »

Quote from: phinix on Thu, 11 March 2021, 05:55:26

Not always, MDA for example are smooth. PBT MT3 have that fine sanding paper effect.
Do these have it too, or are PBT smooth version?

Texture should be comparable to ePBT Cool Kids, so it should have that rough feel to it.

mvkb · « **Reply #62 on:** Wed, 17 March 2021, 14:23:06 »

Update: Samples for the deskmats and keycaps are ordered, and there's now a Discord channel (on Protozoa's server) you can join!

Have some renders!

Rynxe · « **Reply #63 on:** Fri, 19 March 2021, 20:20:32 »

Just would like to ask, will the Radio Silence Kit be of RAL 9011? or a lighter shade?

mvkb · « **Reply #64 on:** Fri, 19 March 2021, 20:36:05 »

Quote from: Rynxe on Fri, 19 March 2021, 20:20:32

Just would like to ask, will the Radio Silence Kit be of RAL 9011? or a lighter shade?

Radio Silence will use RAL 7016 for its background color. The render I posted just above your comment (second render, right board) should be an accurate representation of what it'd look like.

Anorexious · « **Reply #65 on:** Fri, 19 March 2021, 21:25:22 »

dang can't decide which one to buy, guess I'll take all of that! Hope everything went well, Max!

phinix · « **Reply #66 on:** Sun, 21 March 2021, 11:14:17 »

These are so beautiful, I wish they had text mods

HelloThisIsDog · « **Reply #67 on:** Sun, 21 March 2021, 12:51:39 »

Quote from: phinix on Sun, 21 March 2021, 11:14:17

These are so beautiful, I wish they had text mods

And I'm buying them because they have icon mods lol

Mark The Weeb · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 21 March 2021, 21:48:29 »

so sick ! love the whole navy inspired look

summerqm · « **Reply #69 on:** Wed, 24 March 2021, 11:01:41 »

The discord link is no longer working.. would you mind posting a new discord link? GLWIC!

mvkb · « **Reply #70 on:** Wed, 24 March 2021, 11:22:00 »

Quote from: summerqm on Wed, 24 March 2021, 11:01:41

The discord link is no longer working.. would you mind posting a new discord link? GLWIC!

Will update the post later, here’s a new link already: https://discord.gg/F3vuK82u

Trivent · « **Reply #71 on:** Wed, 24 March 2021, 21:52:17 »

The solid blue base colorway is probably the best one IMO

elmo · « **Reply #72 on:** Thu, 25 March 2021, 04:22:55 »

Quote from: Trivent on Wed, 24 March 2021, 21:52:17

The solid blue base colorway is probably the best one IMO

Blue?

mvkb · « **Reply #73 on:** Thu, 25 March 2021, 10:00:05 »

Quote from: Trivent on Wed, 24 March 2021, 21:52:17

The solid blue base colorway is probably the best one IMO

Radio Silence is warm dark gray

mvkb · « **Reply #74 on:** Wed, 14 April 2021, 20:12:13 »

Some quick updates:

Proud to announce we're bringing ePBT Camo to Latin America thanks to the lovely crew over at Latamkeys (they only recently launched their shop).
New MVKB website went live, including a dedicated page for Camo with a boatload of new (more realistic) renders.
Deskmat samples have been delivered, and they look great! Final product will have transparent edges. White pen added because I couldn't get the light in my office neutral.
More news soon: Salvun keycap design, GB date (really soon)

summerqm · « **Reply #75 on:** Wed, 21 April 2021, 21:23:57 »

I think it would be nice if the IC post can be clean up a bit to remove older renders and post the new renders -- between the much darker keys in the old renders (which was a very attractive look for radio silence set, but that what it actually is), the new render, the kitting images, and the render on the desk mat, I would be surprised if I am the only one who is confused about what the actual coloring would be.

And it would be super helpful to post color swatch blocks next to the RAL colors so I can see all the colors next to each other on the same page (instead of searching for them individually and put 6 tabs next to each other).

For the kitting images -- while the aesthetic may take a hit, I would really appreciate if the key sizes can be included for non-1u keys <3
Also on that note -- do both base kits include 2 2u shift keys? It seems a bit unconventional to me (I kinda get it for the camo set since it is different color, but not sure if that many keyboards need 2 2u shifts).

Look forward to GB date/pricing updates!

mvkb · « **Reply #76 on:** Thu, 22 April 2021, 07:46:21 »

Quote from: summerqm on Wed, 21 April 2021, 21:23:57

I think it would be nice if the IC post can be clean up a bit to remove older renders and post the new renders -- between the much darker keys in the old renders (which was a very attractive look for radio silence set, but that what it actually is), the new render, the kitting images, and the render on the desk mat, I would be surprised if I am the only one who is confused about what the actual coloring would be.

And it would be super helpful to post color swatch blocks next to the RAL colors so I can see all the colors next to each other on the same page (instead of searching for them individually and put 6 tabs next to each other).

For the kitting images -- while the aesthetic may take a hit, I would really appreciate if the key sizes can be included for non-1u keys <3
Also on that note -- do both base kits include 2 2u shift keys? It seems a bit unconventional to me (I kinda get it for the camo set since it is different color, but not sure if that many keyboards need 2 2u shifts).

Look forward to GB date/pricing updates!

First off: I appreciate you for calling this out.

I’ve been working behind the scenes on GB announcement prep, and a lot of cool (Camo-related) things also popped up which I’m all getting ready. I’ll clean up the IC though, you are correct that it looks a bit outdated. Kit renders etc was all planned for the GB thread, but I might as well add them here too. Hopefully have time for that before the end of the week.

Low key announcement: GB will take place June 1-July 1. More news soon!

mvkb · « **Reply #77 on:** Tue, 27 April 2021, 07:03:39 »

Cleaned up the IC post (new renders, kit renders, color photos...), because... *drumroll* we have a GB date!!

ePBT Camo will be available from June 1 until July 1 (vendors in IC post). Will be announcing pricing mid-May since I'm still waiting on a couple of vendors to send me their prices, but it's an affordable set.

summerqm · « **Reply #78 on:** Tue, 27 April 2021, 10:37:50 »

<3 <3 <3 Good job on the updated IC post!! The new kit renders are so fresh (and the camo base set renders more "camo" like that I almost missed it haha). Thanks for marking all the key sizes and look forward to pricing announcement!

rondg · « **Reply #79 on:** Tue, 27 April 2021, 10:49:30 »

Is there a 1.5u shift? The rendered Evolv keyboard has 1.5u shift but the kits don't seem to have any.

ectoplasmatic · « **Reply #80 on:** Tue, 27 April 2021, 11:13:59 »

IC post looks so good now. Those new renders are :chefskiss:

MadduckUK · « **Reply #81 on:** Tue, 27 April 2021, 11:32:21 »

GMK Monochrome_Creeper

mvkb · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 27 April 2021, 11:47:43 »

Quote from: rondg on Tue, 27 April 2021, 10:49:30

Is there a 1.5u shift? The rendered Evolv keyboard has 1.5u shift but the kits don't seem to have any.

Good catch, that’s an oversight. You’d be able to use one of the bottom-row 1.5u mods for it though

mvkb · « **Reply #83 on:** Wed, 28 April 2021, 18:02:34 »

Alexotos just tweeted a beautiful shot of the artisans Salvun made. Camo on the left, Radio Silence on the right. I'm in love.

phinix · « **Reply #84 on:** Wed, 05 May 2021, 15:25:03 »

When can we expect these to ship?
How long will it take to manufacture?

mvkb · « **Reply #85 on:** Fri, 07 May 2021, 04:40:00 »

Quote from: phinix on Wed, 05 May 2021, 15:25:03

When can we expect these to ship?
How long will it take to manufacture?

The keycaps or artisans?

Keycaps are tricky to say right now since ePBT is overhauling part of their manufacturing process specifically for reverse dyesub. They're close to done, and the wait for this set after GB might not be long at all, but it's just impossible to tell right now. Will keep this thread updated as I find out more 🙂

mvkb · « **Reply #86 on:** Thu, 13 May 2021, 05:34:11 »

~2 more weeks until the GB starts, and I have another fun announcement: KBDfans is making a custom D60lite for Camo!

This will be available through most vendors while the group buy is open.

I'll be back soon with more news (pricing!)...

phinix · « **Reply #87 on:** Thu, 13 May 2021, 15:32:25 »

Quote from: mvkb on Fri, 07 May 2021, 04:40:00

Quote from: phinix on Wed, 05 May 2021, 15:25:03
When can we expect these to ship?
How long will it take to manufacture?

The keycaps or artisans?

Keycaps are tricky to say right now since ePBT is overhauling part of their manufacturing process specifically for reverse dyesub. They're close to done, and the wait for this set after GB might not be long at all, but it's just impossible to tell right now. Will keep this thread updated as I find out more 🙂

I meant caps.
I understand you cannot tell as its hard to say what happens with manufacturer, but maybe roughly, would it be like 12 months, or closer to maybe 4-5 months?

_PixelNinja · « **Reply #88 on:** Thu, 13 May 2021, 16:00:59 »

Quote from: mvkb on Wed, 14 April 2021, 20:12:13

Some quick updates:
Proud to announce we're bringing ePBT Camo to Latin America thanks to the lovely crew over at Latamkeys (they only recently launched their shop).
New MVKB website went live, including a dedicated page for Camo with a boatload of new (more realistic) renders.
Deskmat samples have been delivered, and they look great! Final product will have transparent edges. White pen added because I couldn't get the light in my office neutral.
More news soon: Salvun keycap design, GB date (really soon)

(Attachment Link)

Nice Mark One

mvkb · « **Reply #89 on:** Thu, 13 May 2021, 16:56:22 »

Quote from: phinix on Thu, 13 May 2021, 15:32:25

I meant caps.
I understand you cannot tell as its hard to say what happens with manufacturer, but maybe roughly, would it be like 12 months, or closer to maybe 4-5 months?

I’ve asked again, will reply here when I hear anything back.

mvkb · « **Reply #90 on:** Thu, 13 May 2021, 16:57:10 »

Quote from: _PixelNinja on Thu, 13 May 2021, 16:00:59

Nice Mark One

I like my pens like I like my keyboards!

killchain · « **Reply #91 on:** Thu, 13 May 2021, 17:52:13 »

Excuse the ignorance, but what keycap profile is that?

mvkb · « **Reply #92 on:** Thu, 13 May 2021, 17:54:01 »

Quote from: killchain on Thu, 13 May 2021, 17:52:13

Excuse the ignorance, but what keycap profile is that?

Cherry, produced by EnjoyPBT.

mvkb · « **Reply #93 on:** Thu, 13 May 2021, 19:39:02 »

Quote from: phinix on Thu, 13 May 2021, 15:32:25

I meant caps.
I understand you cannot tell as its hard to say what happens with manufacturer, but maybe roughly, would it be like 12 months, or closer to maybe 4-5 months?

Just heard back: The caps should ship from the factory end of Q1 2022 the latest.

switchnollie · « **Reply #94 on:** Fri, 14 May 2021, 00:11:48 »

Damn, I was hoping olive camo for my Filco.

Cool concept though goodluck with the set

MIGHTY CHICKEN · « **Reply #95 on:** Fri, 14 May 2021, 01:00:19 »

Quote from: HelloThisIsDog on Sun, 28 February 2021, 14:55:32

Sorry to voice a nitpicky observation, but is anyone else concerned about the stacking of the lightest color at F6, F7, 7, and 8?

Think will be fine, even on ortho boards, I think it will still have a stagger and will have a good look

brunosan_. · « **Reply #96 on:** Mon, 17 May 2021, 22:46:47 »

Looking very good! reserved

mvkb · « **Reply #97 on:** Tue, 18 May 2021, 04:44:35 »

2 more weeks to go 🎉

Here's pricing for all the kits, deskmats, artisans, wrist rest, and KBDfans D60lite for all vendors. More details about the D60lite soon, cables TBC.

SO. CLOSE.

mvkb · « **Reply #98 on:** Tue, 18 May 2021, 17:41:53 »

D60lite added! Excited for this affordable 60% in a custom Camo colorway.

mvkb · « **Reply #99 on:** Thu, 20 May 2021, 17:49:07 »

Final prototype of the split wrist rest by Digital Carpentry came in. Super happy with how it turned out, and happy to share it's really comfortable to use, and quite delightful to not be swapping wrist rests whenever I swap keyboards.

This wrist rest is already for sale on Digital Carpentry's website and should ship within a couple of weeks.

News:

Author Topic: [IC] ePBT Camo | GB LIVE (Read 38128 times)