Author Topic: [IC] DSS Carpinteria | GROUP BUY LIVE (Read 47679 times)

acitrin · « **on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:15:55 »

DSS Carpinteria
Inspired by (and adapted from) a sunset over Carpinteria, CA

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Group Buy date confirmed: June 3 to July 8

Kits
Rendered by Izeri

The base kit includes support for a variety of boards from 60 to TKL, including Alice, UK ISO, and F13.

The numpad kit includes support for full-size and 1800 boards (in conjunction with the base kit) and standalone numpads.

The accent kit adds a pop of color to your board -- more orange, the same one found in the legends.

The 40s kit adds support for a variety of popular and obscure 40s and Ortho boards, notably including the Minivan.

The Mac kit adds legend-correct support for Mac layouts, including F14 and F15 to replace some top-row modifiers.

The NorDe kit offers affordable support for a variety of European layouts, including Swedish, Finnish, German, Danish, Norwegian, Estonian, and Faeroese.

The spacebar kit includes a 6u convex bar, as well as 1.25u blanks for 6.25u split layouts. An additional 1u blank and two 3u blanks are included for a 3-1-3 split.

These novelties -- designed by Stellaidoscope -- aim to bring the set beyond just a colorscheme, featuring drawings of scenes from Carpinteria alongside classic weather icons.

Renders
Rendered by pwade3.

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Satisfaction75 by Upas

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Maja by Vulcan

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TKL ONE by Hiney

Rendered by Izeri.

Aki-S by ThicThock

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Iron165 by Smith and Rune

Deskmats
Designed by Stellaidoscope.

Sunset

Nadir

KTT Switches
These aren’t renders -- these are photos by the amazing Lovecraft!

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Specifications:
-Tactile
-Based off of the KTT Matcha switch
-5 pin housing
-50g long spring
-Manufactured by KTT

Collaborations

Metal Artisans: Asero Foundry
- R1 DSS profile
- Aluminium
- Orange infil

Resin Artisans: Amusing Atelier
Details to come.

Cables: Digital Aaron’s Customs

Colors

Alphas	RAL 5003
Alpha Legends	RAL 1034
Mods	RAL 7021
Mod Legends	RAL 1034
Accent	RAL 1034
Accent Legends	RAL 7021

About DSS Profile
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DSS profile was created by Comptec Inc (now known as Signature Plastics) to fit the universal keycap standards introduced in the mid-80s. Fading out of the spotlight shortly after in favor of its uniform brother DSA, DSS was considered lost to history until its reintroduction in the late 2010s.

Featuring a spherical top (similar to DSA), DSS is sculpted profile, much like the Cherry and SA profiles in that regard. Made from ABS plastic, DSS offers a unique typing experience. If you’ve ever wished that your DSA keycaps were sculpted, your GMK keycaps were spherical, or you just want to try something new… DSS may be right for you.

DSS Carpinteria uses a 1-1-2-3-4-3 sculpt.

To compare DSS to your favorite keycap profiles, check out Keycaps.info

Further Reading:
SP’s DSS Spec Sheet
SP’s History of Keycap Families

Note: As SP does not offer split spacebars in the DSS profile, DSA blanks are offered as an alternative in the base, 40s, and spacebar kits.

Vendors

United States: 3DKeebs →
Canada: AlphaKeys →
Europe: MyKeyboard →
United Kingdom: Prototypist →
Latin America: Fancy Customs →
Mexico: Rheset →
Oceania: SwitchKeys →
Southeast Asia: iLumKB →
India: Rectangles →
Philippines: Zion Studios →
Japan: Basekeys →
China: zFrontier →
Rest of World: zFrontier →

Pricing
Remaining Pricing Coming Soon

Group Buy from June 3 to July 8 2021!

Thanks to

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Liz, Misono, MakerJake, and Izeri for the of renders, and Rayhhdailo for labeling one of the rounds of kit renders.
NoPunIn10Did, DrHigsby, Alas, and more for the kitting help.
Stellaidoscope/Sera for the amazing novelties and deskmats. Your work truly made this set complete.
The vendors -- all 13 of them -- for everything you’ve done to make this possible. I never expected to this project to get this far.
Vala for being an invaluable source of feedback and encouragement. From those early days in which I was using hex codes picked from a photo… up until now… thank you for all you did to help make this set a reality.
Mirubere for responding to all my late-night DMs with questions I never thought I'd need answered.
Lovecraft for being an amazing friend and for taking the switch and cable photos. Its been wonderful getting to know you these past few months… you’ve helped me more than you could ever know.
Spoopysaurus who told me that this was even possible and reacted with the best possible nitro emotes to my scuffed DIY renders… even at 3AM. I :kyuclap: to you, my friend!
Davis (founder of 3DKeebs) for letting me focus-group Carpinteria in her server… even back when it was just a Dakota Felder render with some hex codes. Thank you for believing in that set and agreeing to run it. You're an amazing person and I've loved working with you and being a mod in your server.

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acitrin · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:16:26 »

Updates

2/3/2021	IC Posted
2/9/2021	Vendor List Updated
2/16/2021	Added Prototypist for UK, working on securing a GB date with vendors
2/22/2021	Working on revised renders and reformatted some parts of the IC
2/26/2021	Entirely revamped the IC post, added banner by Vala. I'm still working on new renders and kitting, which will be released soon. A GB date is also in the works!
4/4/2021	New kits, added Mexico vendor, released expected GB month.
4/20/2021	Added switches.
4/25/2021	Renders updated.
5/9/2021	Updated to final renders.
5/10/2021	Pricing for most regions announced.
5/16/2021	Added artisan collabs, deskmats and novelties by Stellaidoscope, and more pricing information.

LittleAad · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:26:20 »

Looks nice! GLWIC

logo4poop · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:27:56 »

Acitrin is a good dude, support DSS Carpinteria

BirgusLatro · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:28:47 »

Renders look great. Cool Set! Curious how much that base set will cost ...

dirtegg · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:36:42 »

nice. gimme gimme.

bthezebra · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:41:28 »

Classy Set

cptblack · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:48:54 »

Interesting...any renders with the accent kit?

Zanhana · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:51:48 »

lovely

1.5 Sys key in base please

catamscott · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:57:00 »

cute set! r3 control (stepped or not) would be nice to also have in base, otherwise kitting looks good.

powwu · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 11:10:15 »

awesome! love to see you moving up in the keeb game. GLWIC

Now give me F13

hottrout · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 11:22:54 »

Interested, great colours and the DSS profile make this a nice set for the right board.

machine yearning · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 11:24:05 »

Love to see more DSS! Profile of the future.

R3 1.75 bottom row FN probably doesn't need inclusion in the 40s kit as the 12.75u peeps have basically moved beyond that layout at this point (even Evan himself no longer uses it).

Kokaloo · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 11:35:04 »

in a few months time DSS lead times will start to look like SA

Zanhana · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 12:43:01 »

I forgot to mention: please also include 1.5u shift in the 40s kit, and 1.5u Function in either base or 40s

Luciqueii · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 14:39:11 »

How thick are these DSS keycaps?

Wiknot · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 14:46:27 »

Nice looking set, really like the colors!

AshF · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 17:13:09 »

This looks AMAZING# Love the look of this set, excellent work

Ps. Please keep the UK ISO through the IC

GB

acitrin · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 22:10:49 »

Quote from: LittleAad on Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:26:20

Looks nice! GLWIC

Thanks! Same to you... whenever you post yours

Quote from: BirgusLatro on Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:28:47

Renders look great. Cool Set! Curious how much that base set will cost ...

I appreciate that! We're aiming for a relatively affordable base kit... definitely less than a GMK set with the same contents

Quote from: bthezebra on Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:41:28

Classy Set

Classy comment

Quote from: logo4poop on Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:27:56

Acitrin is a good dude, support DSS Carpinteria

Thanks, logo! You're a good dude too

Quote from: cptblack on Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:48:54

Interesting...any renders with the accent kit?

I sent a DM to Liz (the renderer) and she's working on it!

Quote from: dirtegg on Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:36:42

nice. gimme gimme.

Thanks + will do

acitrin · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 03 February 2021, 22:15:43 »

Quote from: Zanhana on Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:51:48

lovely

1.5 Sys key in base please

Please drop that in the IC form so I have all kitting feedback in one place!

Quote from: machine yearning on Wed, 03 February 2021, 11:24:05

Love to see more DSS! Profile of the future.

R3 1.75 bottom row FN probably doesn't need inclusion in the 40s kit as the 12.75u peeps have basically moved beyond that layout at this point (even Evan himself no longer uses it).

Yes, in a future kit render, we're cutting that FN key, allowing a LOCK (substituting for CAPS LOCK) to take its place.

Quote from: powwu on Wed, 03 February 2021, 11:10:15

awesome! love to see you moving up in the keep game. GLWIC

Now give me F13

Aww, thanks Powwu! And, yes, F13 is coming.

Quote from: Zanhana on Wed, 03 February 2021, 12:43:01

I forgot to mention: please also include 1.5u shift in the 40s kit, and 1.5u Function in either base or 40s

1.5u shift -- will add
1.5u function -- what do you need it for?

Quote from: hottrout on Wed, 03 February 2021, 11:22:54

Interested, great colours and the DSS profile make this a nice set for the right board.

Thanks for your support!

Quote from: AshF on Wed, 03 February 2021, 17:13:09

This looks AMAZING# Love the look of this set, excellent work
Ps. Please keep the UK ISO through the IC GB

Thank you too! I totally appreciate that support. I plan to keep UK ISO in base at this time

Quote from: Kokaloo on Wed, 03 February 2021, 11:35:04

in a few months time DSS lead times will start to look like SA

I hope not!

Quote from: catamscott on Wed, 03 February 2021, 10:57:00

cute set! r3 control (stepped or not) would be nice to also have in base, otherwise kitting looks good.

Thanks! Yeah, the R3 CONTROL was cut to keep kit prices down, but with the CAPS LOCK key swapping to LOCK, it should be less of a problem imo.

Quote from: Wiknot on Wed, 03 February 2021, 14:46:27

Nice looking set, really like the colors!

Wow, thank you! Happy you like it!

Quote from: Luciqueii on Wed, 03 February 2021, 14:39:11

How thick are these DSS keycaps?

Actually, surprisingly thick! I don't have exact measurements... but I was impressed with them

tunb · « **Reply #20 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 01:44:35 »

Looks nice

yui · « **Reply #21 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 02:09:47 »

the color way is nice and inoffensive, but to be honest the dss is rather interesting to me, as i like spherical and sculpted and that both KAT and SA are rather high, depending on the price i may jump on it.

harlekein · « **Reply #22 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 02:49:07 »

I don't like when kits are modelled to GMK kitting when it's not necessary.

piit79 · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 05:16:28 »

Looks very nice! I need a DSS set in my life

Any chance of accented Esc/1u Enter in the 40s/Ortho kit?

VXQN · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 05:34:20 »

Quote from: harlekein on Thu, 04 February 2021, 02:49:07

I don't like when kits are modelled to GMK kitting when it's not necessary.

I agree. To elaborate, the alphas and mods should be split, that way 40s users don't have to get the full-size mods. Please see the PimpMyKeyboard DSS Tecla shop page as an example of how kits could/should be split.

yui · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 06:39:41 »

Quote from: VXQN on Thu, 04 February 2021, 05:34:20

Quote from: harlekein on Thu, 04 February 2021, 02:49:07
I don't like when kits are modelled to GMK kitting when it's not necessary.

I agree. To elaborate, the alphas and mods should be split, that way 40s users don't have to get the full-size mods. Please see the PimpMyKeyboard DSS Tecla shop page as an example of how kits could/should be split.

that also implies higher prices for everyone else, but then most peoples can't seem to care about others anyhow

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 06:47:12 »

Quote from: harlekein on Thu, 04 February 2021, 02:49:07

I don't like when kits are modelled to GMK kitting when it's not necessary.

From experience, doing a la carte kitting is indeed possible with SP-produced sets, but certain types of keys scale very poorly costwise without a high MOQ.

harlekein · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 09:03:08 »

Quote from: yui on Thu, 04 February 2021, 06:39:41

that also implies higher prices for everyone else, but then most peoples can't seem to care about others anyhow

So you are for the ortho/40s keys to be included in base kit? That would be a good solution as well.

Luciqueii · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 09:05:03 »

Quote from: Luciqueii on Wed, 03 February 2021, 14:39:11

How thick are these DSS keycaps?

Actually, surprisingly thick! I don't have exact measurements... but I was impressed with them
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Let me know exact measurements once you have it. "surprisingly thick" can be anything. (:

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 09:20:14 »

Quote from: harlekein on Thu, 04 February 2021, 09:03:08

Quote from: yui on Thu, 04 February 2021, 06:39:41

that also implies higher prices for everyone else, but then most peoples can't seem to care about others anyhow

So you are for the ortho/40s keys to be included in base kit? That would be a good solution as well.

That can indeed be cost-effective, which is why DSS Late Harvest takes that approach. However, I think this set is (1) aiming at a lower MOQ and (2) using a larger amount of non-stock-color plastic, so that might not work as well here.

Each designer has different target price points and audiences, and DSS is such a wild card at this point that it probably benefits the community to try a lot of different kitting schemes.

Surefoot · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 10:30:17 »

Cute colors, and DSS profile, that's definitely a must buy

For whoever doesnt know about this profile: the key tops are textured like DSA.

azulyf · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 12:52:49 »

Have been waiting for a good look DSS set for so loooooong

davisthegreat · « **Reply #32 on:** Thu, 04 February 2021, 13:17:23 »

Quote from: Luciqueii on Thu, 04 February 2021, 09:05:03

Quote from: Luciqueii on Wed, 03 February 2021, 14:39:11
How thick are these DSS keycaps?
Actually, surprisingly thick! I don't have exact measurements... but I was impressed with them

Let me know exact measurements once you have it. "surprisingly thick" can be anything. (:
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Google Does wonders. DSS is the same thickness as DSA which is .040"

yui · « **Reply #33 on:** Fri, 05 February 2021, 01:17:56 »

Quote from: harlekein on Thu, 04 February 2021, 09:03:08

Quote from: yui on Thu, 04 February 2021, 06:39:41

that also implies higher prices for everyone else, but then most peoples can't seem to care about others anyhow

So you are for the ortho/40s keys to be included in base kit? That would be a good solution as well.

i am for the solution that means the most peoples pay the least, it is why although i am an ISO user i never fight to have iso included in the base, but as a kit, i will not fight to get it removed from base either to be fair. so if having those keys in the base does not increase price by much and makes more peoples happy then yeah that is a rather good solution but if it add 25% to the price for 2 peoples to be happy, then nah mate.
(and i would say the same for ISO support, or any "non standards" features, even though ISO is far more standard than ANSI)

Zanhana · « **Reply #34 on:** Fri, 05 February 2021, 03:54:28 »

Quote from: davisthegreat on Thu, 04 February 2021, 13:17:23

DSS is the same thickness as DSA which is .040"

= barely over 1mm, which is not really thick by keycap standards (1.5-1.6mm being fairly standard)

acitrin · « **Reply #35 on:** Fri, 05 February 2021, 12:10:22 »

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Thu, 04 February 2021, 09:20:14

Quote from: harlekein on Thu, 04 February 2021, 09:03:08
Quote from: yui on Thu, 04 February 2021, 06:39:41

that also implies higher prices for everyone else, but then most peoples can't seem to care about others anyhow

So you are for the ortho/40s keys to be included in base kit? That would be a good solution as well.

That can indeed be cost-effective, which is why DSS Late Harvest takes that approach. However, I think this set is (1) aiming at a lower MOQ and (2) using a larger amount of non-stock-color plastic, so that might not work as well here.

Each designer has different target price points and audiences, and DSS is such a wild card at this point that it probably benefits the community to try a lot of different kitting schemes.

Thanks, NoPun, for stepping in here! I've been debating how best to cover 40s layouts... and I think that my "GMK Style" kitting allows me to successfully cover a large amount of people with as few keys as possible. That being said, I'm open to feedback on my kitting.

If you check my changelog post under a "more" button, you'll see some pending changes that cut keys, both in base and in the 40s kit, without cutting support. If you have any suggestions on how to cover 40s better (without raising the price astronomically), please let me know and I will add it to the list!

Thanks for your support!

c0d3r · « **Reply #36 on:** Fri, 05 February 2021, 16:11:47 »

Really like the colors, this is a must have set, so shut up, take my money

, When will be a GB?

acitrin · « **Reply #37 on:** Fri, 05 February 2021, 20:35:57 »

Quote from: c0d3r on Fri, 05 February 2021, 16:11:47

Really like the colors, this is a must have set, so shut up, take my money , When will be a GB?

I’m hoping to bring this to GB some time in Q2 2021!

hyprobe · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 06 February 2021, 09:29:16 »

PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!!

thicthock · « **Reply #39 on:** Sat, 06 February 2021, 13:16:32 »

Really love the colorway

acitrin · « **Reply #40 on:** Sat, 06 February 2021, 14:23:27 »

Quote from: hyprobe on Sat, 06 February 2021, 09:29:16

PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!!

I’m doing my best to make this happen

... hopefully soon and at a reasonable price point!

Thanks for your support!

zionsped · « **Reply #41 on:** Sat, 06 February 2021, 23:07:19 »

Classy set! Good job, brother!

acitrin · « **Reply #42 on:** Sun, 07 February 2021, 14:03:45 »

Quote from: zionsped on Sat, 06 February 2021, 23:07:19

Classy set! Good job, brother!

Thank you, my friend! : )

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #43 on:** Sun, 07 February 2021, 14:42:54 »

Quote from: Zanhana on Fri, 05 February 2021, 03:54:28

Quote from: davisthegreat on Thu, 04 February 2021, 13:17:23

DSS is the same thickness as DSA which is .040"

= barely over 1mm, which is not really thick by keycap standards (1.5-1.6mm being fairly standard)

Some may complain. It feels better once you have good switches because you can feel it more. So you feel the goodness when you have good switches.

Reebes · « **Reply #44 on:** Mon, 08 February 2021, 08:06:21 »

I really really love the colours and the style. My buy really depends on the price of the set. I’ve never tried DSA or DSS so I don’t think I’m comfortable dropping as much on this as I would on a cherry profile set. Will be watching this tho!

This_Neon · « **Reply #45 on:** Mon, 08 February 2021, 12:22:54 »

Set looks great mate

Engedi_ · « **Reply #46 on:** Mon, 08 February 2021, 12:51:40 »

Love the colors. I always thought dark navy and black is a great combination. Add a contrasting yellow. Boom!
Which reminds me. I'm sad I didn't join the GMK Thinkcap GB.

acitrin · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 09 February 2021, 17:57:03 »

Hey everyone!

Thank you so much for supporting my set so far... it's been wonderful to see how much you love this.

Quick update re: the vendor list:

I've added Fancy Customs for Latin America, iLumkb for SEA, and Rectangles.store for India. I'm hoping to bring this keyset to a wide variety of markets at an affordable price.

As before, I am truly impressed with how supportive you've been. Thank you, seriously.

We're also trying to fit a GB into Q2 2021!

Galakc · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 10 February 2021, 15:38:07 »

The colors blend beautifully and would look absolutely amazing on my board. I'm in!

acitrin · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 16 February 2021, 17:24:31 »

Hey everyone!

Just a couple quick updates today:

1. I just added Prototypist as a UK vendor. Now, we have vendors covering:

United States, Canada, Europe, United Kingdom, Oceania, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India, Philippines, and China.

If there's any regions that aren't covered, please let me know and I'll try to add a vendor!

2. I'm still working on some kitting refinements coming soon!

3. I'm discussing pricing and potential GB dates with my vendors right now. Expect some updates on that soon!

Thank you, again, for your support!

<3

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #50 on:** Tue, 16 February 2021, 18:38:24 »

dss good yes

Taverius · « **Reply #51 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 05:55:23 »

Slick elegant subdued colorway in a mid-height spherical profile? Sign me up please.

JPoc · « **Reply #52 on:** Sun, 21 February 2021, 12:23:11 »

Really nice colors

acitrin · « **Reply #53 on:** Fri, 26 February 2021, 09:55:21 »

Hey everyone!

Thanks for continuing to support my set... it really means a lot to me. Behind the scenes, I've been busy updating things... here's what's going on:
1. Reformatted IC -- Done
2. Update kits -- In progress
3. Renders of new kits -- In progress
4. Deskmats, collaborations, etc -- In progress
5. Announce GB date -- Soon

As we're getting closer to the Group Buy, there are two people who I believe deserve an additional shout-out:

-NoPunIn10Did -- thank you, again, for all the kitting and colormatching help... your advice has truly been invaluable. Seriously, I cannot thank you enough for helping me make this happen.
-Vala -- you're really going above and beyond, too. Thanks for throwing together that banner for me... I appreciate that more than you think.

Schmack · « **Reply #54 on:** Sun, 07 March 2021, 18:56:42 »

These colors are

technical_cofounder · « **Reply #55 on:** Sat, 13 March 2021, 08:57:50 »

Just love the colours. Can't wait

Charks! · « **Reply #56 on:** Sat, 13 March 2021, 23:53:57 »

This blue will fit Space65 ocean perfectly <3

beekey · « **Reply #57 on:** Sun, 14 March 2021, 04:28:10 »

Mods in alphas colors would look nice. Any chance for this?

Havattack · « **Reply #58 on:** Sun, 14 March 2021, 21:44:36 »

The white color on the banner makes me want some white accent keys. Maybe tan on white.

Cods · « **Reply #59 on:** Wed, 17 March 2021, 23:17:40 »

Super keen - would love to try DSS, and this set's colours are great!

diqkiq · « **Reply #60 on:** Tue, 30 March 2021, 01:37:36 »

I like the colors and the combination of them is great. Im in for a set.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk

hottrout · « **Reply #61 on:** Wed, 31 March 2021, 03:35:58 »

This set is beautiful, you need a great RAMA CAP to set this off.

acitrin · « **Reply #62 on:** Sun, 04 April 2021, 20:14:07 »

Hi everyone!

I'm sorry for my lack of activity/updates lately... but I've been working behind the scenes on this set. I've revamped the kitting -- with help from NoPunIn10Did and DrHigsby (among others), as well as swapped a few legends. The new kit renders are available now in the OP, and revised board renders will be available soon. Thanks to MakerJake for the new kit renders and Rayhhdailo for labeling the kits.

Deskmats, collabs, and even switches are in the works... I hope to share more about those soon!

The GB date is estimated for June 2021, and another vendor was added -- Rheset in Mexico. That puts me at 11 or 12 vendors, which may be a record!

Thanks for your continued support!

dirtegg · « **Reply #63 on:** Sun, 04 April 2021, 20:48:39 »

Looks incredible, and thank you so much for adding the Mac kit.

Extra Fox · « **Reply #64 on:** Sun, 04 April 2021, 22:11:10 »

This is a very nice kit, I especially like the blue and orange together.

HungHingDaiLo · « **Reply #65 on:** Sun, 04 April 2021, 22:41:26 »

Ngl this set grows on me every time I look back and see it again.
Definitely interested!

acitrin · « **Reply #66 on:** Tue, 20 April 2021, 07:47:00 »

Hey!

I just updated the post with some new, custom KTT switches to match the set. I'm still waiting on new board renders -- as soon as I have those in hand, I'll be able to announce a GB date. Thanks for your continued support!

smshark · « **Reply #67 on:** Tue, 20 April 2021, 10:07:22 »

I'm still a bit unsure if I'll like DSS (waiting on Shale) but will be 100% in on the tactile switch because I missed the matchas. GLWIC!

acitrin · « **Reply #68 on:** Sun, 25 April 2021, 21:06:18 »

Well, I finally have news to share!

First off, there's some new renders up in the OP, courtesy of Misonoworks and MakerJake. I'm really happy with how all of these came out and am excited to put them out.

There's also a confirmed group buy date now... DSS Carpinteria will run from June 3 to July 8 2021! Thanks for all your support... I never expected this idea to go this far.

Let's get this set made!

ThickJimmy · « **Reply #69 on:** Sun, 25 April 2021, 22:35:04 »

Really like the color combo you have here! Also really interested in trying out DSS profile. Might have to add this to the buy list

Bonsa · « **Reply #70 on:** Mon, 26 April 2021, 09:21:58 »

love the orange and blue together! I feel like the mods can be easily combined with other sets, they have a very innocent look to them.
Good luck with the GB!

IBMweMissU · « **Reply #71 on:** Tue, 04 May 2021, 02:24:56 »

First GB I've seen with an Indian vendor listed, that's awesome, OP, & go Rectangles!
I'm in - nice colors, and DSS is interesting. And an Indian GB.

acitrin · « **Reply #72 on:** Sun, 09 May 2021, 09:36:44 »

Hey everyone!

Now that the DSS profile has new models (courtesy of KRK), I have some new -- better -- renders to share with you. Now that the GB date is confirmed... I'm working with the vendors behind the scenes to get the kits priced. It's looking good, in my opinion. That *should* be the next update!

Thanks so much for your support... I'm excited that this project has made it this far.

<3

Sneetzle · « **Reply #73 on:** Fri, 14 May 2021, 01:35:19 »

Is it dye-sub or dual-shot?

Surefoot · « **Reply #74 on:** Fri, 14 May 2021, 01:51:44 »

Quote from: Sneetzle on Fri, 14 May 2021, 01:35:19

Is it dye-sub or dual-shot?

DSS is dual shot ABS.

stellaidoscope · « **Reply #75 on:** Sun, 16 May 2021, 18:25:07 »

carpinteria so nice

minicap · « **Reply #76 on:** Mon, 17 May 2021, 01:16:38 »

absolutely gorgeous deskmats and novelties 🥺 they match the theme and vibe of the set so well!

acitrin · « **Reply #77 on:** Mon, 17 May 2021, 22:38:29 »

Hi everyone!

First off -- I want to thank you for bearing with me throughout this whole process. Your support has been amazing... we're almost there -- just a couple weeks to go -- and I have plenty of updates to share.

A final set of quotes from SP are now underway and color samples have been requested. More pricing is trickling in from the vendors and will be updated as I get it (I won't be bumping the thread each time, however).

New to the set are some amazing deskmats and novelties designed by my friend Stellaidoscope. It's been spectacular working with them to make this happen <3 .

Lastly -- some collabs were added -- cables, resin artisans, and metal artisans. Check the OP for more details on that!

We're in the home stretch of the IC phase... thank you for your continued support and see you at the GB!

MIGHTY CHICKEN · « **Reply #78 on:** Mon, 17 May 2021, 22:47:32 »

poggies, woot woot

HungerMechanic · « **Reply #79 on:** Mon, 17 May 2021, 22:54:33 »

I just noticed the switches.

What is KTT Matcha like? I have experience with some of their linears.

Will they be lubed?

azzipa · « **Reply #80 on:** Tue, 18 May 2021, 10:52:24 »

i spent a lot of time in carp as a kid, so this set caught my attention early on. i really appreciate the work that has gone into colors, kitting, novs, etc. and the current iteration looks great imo. best of luck with GB

tunb · « **Reply #81 on:** Sat, 22 May 2021, 04:25:29 »

you sould add yellow 3u spacebar to Accent or Spacebar

acitrin · « **Reply #82 on:** Tue, 01 June 2021, 01:13:55 »

Hey everyone!

With the group-buy just two days away, I wanted to share some new board renders by the amazing @pwade3. You can find those up in the OP.

I know that I'm starting to sound like a broken record here... but thank you, everyone, for your incredible support. This project has gone further than I ever thought it would and I'm excited for the group buy.

Just about all the pricing should be up in the OP too

. As a reminder, the GB will be live from June 3 to July 8.

Thanks again! <3

halocantkb · « **Reply #83 on:** Tue, 01 June 2021, 09:55:36 »

fix your f row!!!!!!!

acitrin · « **Reply #84 on:** Tue, 01 June 2021, 10:19:29 »

Quote from: halocantkb on Tue, 01 June 2021, 09:55:36

fix your f row!!!!!!!

Yes, halo, I just did.

c0d3r · « **Reply #85 on:** Wed, 02 June 2021, 09:50:41 »

It might be later, Is it possible add an additional set: Black Alphas and deep blue Mods?

HungerMechanic · « **Reply #86 on:** Wed, 02 June 2021, 11:01:32 »

Tell us about the KTT switches!

acitrin · « **Reply #87 on:** Wed, 02 June 2021, 12:22:41 »

Hey everyone!

With the group-buy tomorrow, I just wanted to share a render from Asero Foundry of the collaborative metal artisan cap that will be ran on the vendor sites. Also included are photos of the cable by Digital_Aarons Customs (photos by Lovecraft) that will be available exclusively on 3DKeebs. All of that is available in the OP.

Pricing was also updated in the OP.

Most vendors will launch over the course of the next few hours... keep an eye on their pages for that.

Thanks so much for your continued support! Let's get this set to MOQ!

acitrin · « **Reply #88 on:** Wed, 02 June 2021, 18:59:48 »

So... the GB post is up!

As DSS Carpinteria is now available for purchase at a number of vendors, I'm locking the IC post.

You can find the GB post at: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113172.0

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