The GB has started! http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=56354.0I'm finalizing a
DSA, full PBT (including 6.25u and 7u spacebars) GB. The legends will be dye sub'ed, so legends will be darker than keycap color (this is a limit of the technology!) but all kits will be available in blank.
If interested please help me defining all the details.
What we need to do is:
1) Pick the colorsThe set will have a retroish look, the color options are three at the moment:
1) Pure gray, SGI Granite or WYSE2) Beige, Model M3) Charcoal, think of it as a Dolch with black legends. Please note that legends contrast won't be very high.2) Find the typeface. So far out best bet is Gotham Rounded. If you have other ideas, please tell
3) Define the kitsBase, extras (1.5u, 1u, etc mods), numpad and ergodox are already there. Let me know if you have specific requests. There will also be an International Kit that will include all major European languages.
Also being this dye sub we will also have an extra kit with 9-12 retro-geek-nerd themed keys. If you have ideas let me know but
no multicolor legends!. We will have line-art only with 1-2 or max 3 solid shades.
FAQwhat family will this be?DSA
why DSA?because there are no rows, you can mix and match the keys around, which is great for custom keyboards and to support non standard layouts (colemak, qwertz, etc...). Also that is the only full PBT keyset SP can do.
Will Ergodox be supported?Yes
ISO languages?Yes. Probably this will support: IT, ES, DE, UK, FR, Nordic. Please note that ISO Return will be in DCS family! there's not ISO return in DSA.
Are keycaps thick?Pretty much yes. Actually the same thickness of ABS DSA. The blue spacer below is PBT
Blanks?Aplenty