Author Topic: [IC] GREEN SCREEN SA Keycaps == Your Computer in the 1980s (Read 128050 times)

Oobly · « **Reply #150 on:** Mon, 19 October 2015, 07:20:48 »

Quote from: swimmingbird on Sun, 18 October 2015, 16:27:59

Quote from: livingspeedbump on Sun, 18 October 2015, 15:06:03
Its also probably wise for all designers to start taking HHKB/660c boards into consideration as well with the MX Compatible sliders right around the corner. Could add them to the non-standard adapter kit.

I know this is totally off topic but do you know if there are SA spacebars in 6u that would fit the HHKB/Topre boards with the replacement sliders?

DCS has a 6x size spacebar possible, but I don't know about the stem positions. For the other profiles:

If I had a HHKB with MX sliders, I'd probably use a standard 6.25x spacebar and 1.25x caps on the mods next to it. Leaves small gaps to the 1x keys, but should fit at least. If you grind the case you can fit 1.25x caps on the outside caps, too. No gaps and standard caps will fit.

The FC660C can be done with 1x, 1.5x, 1x, 6.25x, 1x, 1.5x, 1x. Leaves a small gap on the outside ends of the row, but no gaps between caps.

Realforce can use: 1.25x, 1.25x, 1.25x, 6.25x, 1.25x, 1x, 1x, 1.5x. Leaves a gap at the left end and between the right hand 1.25x and 1x.. Could use 1.5x, 1x, 1.25 on the left side to make the gaps consistent instead if you prefer.

So all three boards can be "supported" with standard base and Winkeyless kits, assuming the stems are in the right places. Only other options are:
1. get SP to make a 6x spacebar for the other profiles.
2. use stock spacebar on stock slider.

Oobly · « **Reply #151 on:** Mon, 19 October 2015, 07:51:30 »

Here you can see the "D" and "K" homing keys clearly:

Vellicle · « **Reply #152 on:** Tue, 20 October 2015, 06:48:43 »

Gorgeous set ensconced in that OP.

Oobly · « **Reply #153 on:** Tue, 20 October 2015, 07:00:44 »

I like the GNU reference in the DNA kit

tofgerl · « **Reply #154 on:** Tue, 20 October 2015, 08:15:56 »

And I appreciate the effort put in to displaying the kits in the correct keyboard position on the images. Makes it SO much easier to take in, not just at a glance, but when actually checking which kits you need.

tangkims · « **Reply #155 on:** Tue, 20 October 2015, 09:46:08 »

I'd definitely buy v1.2. Count me in for base + amber screen!

derezzed · « **Reply #156 on:** Thu, 22 October 2015, 20:38:48 »

Quote from: admgc on Mon, 12 October 2015, 20:36:08

Updated original post with an "Amber Screen" Kit, per derezzed's idea. Thanks again, derezzed!

I did nothing more than a simple color swap on your already excellent design. But, if I can make another suggestion, the legend on the floppy key should be 1:1 scale.

Quote from: Oobly on Tue, 20 October 2015, 07:00:44

I like the GNU reference in the DNA kit

Recursion makes DNA tied with Danger Zone for the best name for a keycap set.

Oobly · « **Reply #157 on:** Fri, 23 October 2015, 02:16:19 »

Quote from: derezzed on Thu, 22 October 2015, 20:38:48

... the legend on the floppy key should be 1:1 scale.

...

I don't think SP has molds for 5¹/₄" caps...

Jhonan · « **Reply #158 on:** Sat, 24 October 2015, 16:12:22 »

Those renders look pretty awesome, now the decision of green or amber....

njbair · « **Reply #159 on:** Sat, 24 October 2015, 16:29:45 »

Quote from: derezzed on Thu, 22 October 2015, 20:38:48

Quote from: Oobly on Tue, 20 October 2015, 07:00:44

I like the GNU reference in the DNA kit

Recursion makes DNA tied with Danger Zone for the best name for a keycap set.

Danger Zone also had awesome child pack names.

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #160 on:** Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:22:06 »

Quote from: Jhonan on Sat, 24 October 2015, 16:12:22

Those renders look pretty awesome, now the decision of green or amber....

Why choose? I'm down for both colors.

Jhonan · « **Reply #161 on:** Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:43:37 »

I might just end up doing that... maybe mix em a bit

because I'm a monster...

njbair · « **Reply #162 on:** Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:50:55 »

With the orange and green being so different, this buy might be better served by offering the mods and alphas as separate packs.

profet · « **Reply #163 on:** Sat, 24 October 2015, 20:05:17 »

Ergodox kit?

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #164 on:** Sun, 25 October 2015, 00:41:40 »

Quote from: Jhonan on Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:43:37

I might just end up doing that... maybe mix em a bit

because I'm a monster...

Sounds like a plan!

Quote from: njbair on Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:50:55

With the orange and green being so different, this buy might be better served by offering the mods and alphas as separate packs.

That's what I was thinking. That way you buy what you need/want.

HesterDW · « **Reply #165 on:** Sun, 25 October 2015, 01:42:20 »

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 25 October 2015, 00:41:40

Quote from: Jhonan on Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:43:37
I might just end up doing that... maybe mix em a bit

because I'm a monster...

Sounds like a plan!

Quote from: njbair on Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:50:55
With the orange and green being so different, this buy might be better served by offering the mods and alphas as separate packs.

That's what I was thinking. That way you buy what you need/want.

So kinda like Elemento PBT. The base kit could be the beige mods, then you choose your alphas. But how might having two alpha colors complicate the numpad/alt layouts? Would there be amber versions of every layout?

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #166 on:** Sun, 25 October 2015, 02:40:49 »

Quote from: HesterDW on Sun, 25 October 2015, 01:42:20

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 25 October 2015, 00:41:40

Quote from: Jhonan on Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:43:37
I might just end up doing that... maybe mix em a bit

because I'm a monster...

Sounds like a plan!

Quote from: njbair on Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:50:55
With the orange and green being so different, this buy might be better served by offering the mods and alphas as separate packs.

That's what I was thinking. That way you buy what you need/want.

So kinda like Elemento PBT. The base kit could be the beige mods, then you choose your alphas. But how might having two alpha colors complicate the numpad/alt layouts? Would there be amber versions of every layout?

I guess this thinking would lead to a ton of child packs...and potentially over complicate things.

Jhonan · « **Reply #167 on:** Sun, 25 October 2015, 04:50:00 »

Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 25 October 2015, 02:40:49

Quote from: HesterDW on Sun, 25 October 2015, 01:42:20
Quote from: MikeTheTiger on Sun, 25 October 2015, 00:41:40

Quote from: Jhonan on Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:43:37
I might just end up doing that... maybe mix em a bit

because I'm a monster...

Sounds like a plan!

Quote from: njbair on Sat, 24 October 2015, 19:50:55
With the orange and green being so different, this buy might be better served by offering the mods and alphas as separate packs.

That's what I was thinking. That way you buy what you need/want.

So kinda like Elemento PBT. The base kit could be the beige mods, then you choose your alphas. But how might having two alpha colors complicate the numpad/alt layouts? Would there be amber versions of every layout?

I guess this thinking would lead to a ton of child packs...and potentially over complicate things.

Then the added worry of not meeting the minimum order for price... (unless I'm not understanding the whole gb thing

)

DrCr4nK · « **Reply #168 on:** Sun, 25 October 2015, 08:11:45 »

These look so nice. Green and black kill color combo gets me every time.

Pdub · « **Reply #169 on:** Sun, 25 October 2015, 12:52:55 »

If you came up with some awesome novelty keys I would buy this. Maybe some keys that have error message words on it. or some keys that say "blue screen" or "green screen" for the esc key. I think my forvorite nov keys are ones with cleaver words for specific keys. Like "Destroy" for delete or "super" for Windows key.

You can figure this out. Good Luck!

MikeTheTiger · « **Reply #170 on:** Sun, 25 October 2015, 14:06:45 »

Quote from: Pdub on Sun, 25 October 2015, 12:52:55

If you came up with some awesome novelty keys I would buy this. Maybe some keys that have error message words on it. or some keys that say "blue screen" or "green screen" for the esc key. I think my forvorite nov keys are ones with cleaver words for specific keys. Like "Destroy" for delete or "super" for Windows key.

You can figure this out. Good Luck!

I think the novelties so far fit the aesthetics of the set. Maybe a few more to add some variety.

braidn · « **Reply #171 on:** Sun, 25 October 2015, 22:26:54 »

Love the color way and Workman support. Wish more deals would try and add this newish layout. Definitely in for enough to cover an ErgoDox and Planck

Kola93 · « **Reply #172 on:** Mon, 26 October 2015, 02:38:28 »

I really like both the Green and Orange.

Will I like SA profile? It seems ridiculously tall.

Kirfloof · « **Reply #173 on:** Mon, 26 October 2015, 11:08:18 »

I rather like SA's, but I've yet to try a full contoured board with them. I also type with wrists above the board, so the extra height has never been an issue much.

I don't have a board for this set, but I can't see a good reason not to jump in for a v1.2, it's the only dark alpha/ light mod theme I've liked.

Not a fan of 'distracting' mods, but this one really works well for me.

Steezus · « **Reply #174 on:** Mon, 26 October 2015, 11:16:04 »

Quote from: Kola93 on Mon, 26 October 2015, 02:38:28

I really like both the Green and Orange.

Will I like SA profile? It seems ridiculously tall.

Nobody will be able to tell you if you'll like SA or not, it's all personal preference. People will be able to give you some insight on their opinion but you won't really know until you try it for yourself.

jerue · « **Reply #175 on:** Mon, 26 October 2015, 16:41:22 »

Quote from: Kola93 on Mon, 26 October 2015, 02:38:28

I really like both the Green and Orange.

Will I like SA profile? It seems ridiculously tall.

It works really well on the right switches. I would recommend heavy/linears, ergo clears/zealios or Topre (Novatouch). Did not like my Modern Selectric set on my MX Green board, which is a shame because it replicated a typewriter so well. They are a little wobbly, but to me that is a retro feel because my Selectric I typewriter is also wobbly.

gabba-gool · « **Reply #176 on:** Mon, 26 October 2015, 17:09:27 »

Definitely into version 1.2 green screen.

jaffers · « **Reply #177 on:** Wed, 28 October 2015, 06:11:56 »

This looks sick

tangkims · « **Reply #178 on:** Thu, 29 October 2015, 00:56:20 »

I hope this set comes after some SA sets i won't be buying so I won't feel so guilty spending so much money so soon lol

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #179 on:** Fri, 30 October 2015, 22:58:23 »

Aw man I really dislike SA but this keyset is looking so awesome.

mrgoldenzombie · « **Reply #180 on:** Sat, 31 October 2015, 00:34:56 »

Quote from: admgc on Sun, 27 September 2015, 15:16:32

[IC] GREEN SCREEN SA Keycaps == Your Computer in the 1980s

Overview

Hi Everyone, I'm designing keycaps inspired by the first computer I owned, a hand-me-down Apple IIe. It was old by the time I got it, but it started me off well enough. Assuming you were old enough to type in the late 80s, you probably used an Apple II at some point, or at least a computer with a green phosphor CRT.

My original idea was to do alternating light/dark green rows in alphas and mods. After some good feedback over on /r/keycapdesigners/ I ~~moved that concept out to a child kit to make the base kit appealing to the biggest audience~~ am probably going to nix that idea.

I think that there's potential for some really great novelty keys in a set like this, but I need your input and ideas!

Images

Version 1.2 (Updated 2015-10-15)

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Version 1.1 (Posted 2015-09-27)

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Imgur Album: Green Screen Keycaps Set

Inspiration

This.

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And these.

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"Green Screen" Details

Signature Plastics ABS SA keys
MX compatible stems
Profile Rows 1-1-2-3-4-4
Doubleshot legends
Semi-Matte Finish (Standard)

Kits

Base Kit
Numpad Kit
Not ANSI Kit
Alt Layouts Kit
ISO 9995 (UK) Kit
Amber Screen Alphas Kit
German/Nordic/S.Slavic Kit (?)
Novelties (?)

Group Buy Plans

I won't be presumptuous. I'll update this if there's enough interest.

I will mention that as a new member of the community, I don't intend to run a group buy myself nor collect any money; we'll go through PMK store or Massdrop if there's enough interest.

Work Log

~~Incorporate feedback on colorway from harlw, data, others.~~
~~Numpad Kit v1.2~~
~~Alt Layouts Kit v1.2~~
~~ISO 9995 Kit v1.2~~
~~"Amber Screen" Alphas Kit~~
~~Images for terminal novelty~~
~~Not ANSI Kit v1.2~~

Thanks everyone!

Looks dandy... Take my monies

hnaeht · « **Reply #181 on:** Sat, 31 October 2015, 11:29:49 »

Amber screen kittttt? no wayyy

it's like GMK Orange or Ski data, but I think the color will be brighter. It looks awesome. take my moneyy plsss

braidn · « **Reply #182 on:** Sat, 31 October 2015, 11:57:14 »

I honestly think people just like more plastic which equates to so many folks liking SA sets. Honestly, this in PBT DCS/DSA would be awesome and IMHO just as novel as SA or even a complete R3 SA

Steezus · « **Reply #183 on:** Sat, 31 October 2015, 16:32:00 »

Quote from: mrgoldenzombie on Sat, 31 October 2015, 00:34:56

Looks dandy... Take my monies

Just a heads up, try to avoid quoting long posts so it doesn't fill up the thread.

I'm very excited for this set still, looks like I'll need to buy another board so this set can have a home.

CannabisWeekly · « **Reply #184 on:** Mon, 02 November 2015, 23:27:23 »

This set really needs to happen. Most unique set i have seen yet!

keyboardia1 · « **Reply #185 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 01:41:52 »

Quote from: Steezus on Sat, 31 October 2015, 16:32:00

looks like I'll need to buy another board so this set can have a home.

i know that feel

hitlu · « **Reply #186 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 05:27:19 »

:)i like all green set。。。

braidn · « **Reply #187 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 07:06:25 »

Even though the world is flooded with SA at the moment there is no way I will be missing this

CannabisWeekly · « **Reply #188 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 07:26:07 »

Quote from: braidn on Tue, 03 November 2015, 07:06:25

Even though the world is flooded with SA at the moment there is no way I will be missing this

There can never be enough SA options!

Dernubenfrieken · « **Reply #189 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 07:32:48 »

Quote from: CannabisWeekly on Tue, 03 November 2015, 07:26:07

Quote from: braidn on Tue, 03 November 2015, 07:06:25
Even though the world is flooded with SA at the moment there is no way I will be missing this

There can never be enough SA options!

Until we end up having to wait 2 years for a keyset to be made.

Data · « **Reply #190 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 11:44:45 »

Quote from: Dernubenfrieken on Tue, 03 November 2015, 07:32:48

Quote from: CannabisWeekly on Tue, 03 November 2015, 07:26:07
Quote from: braidn on Tue, 03 November 2015, 07:06:25
Even though the world is flooded with SA at the moment there is no way I will be missing this

There can never be enough SA options!

Until we end up having to wait 2 years for a keyset to be made.

Hopefully a competitor will appear before we get to that point.

jaffers · « **Reply #191 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 13:20:41 »

I would be very interested in grabbing a set of this

chromatically · « **Reply #192 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 13:41:37 »

Quote from: admgc on Sun, 27 September 2015, 15:16:32

[IC] GREEN SCREEN SA Keycaps == Your Computer in the 1980s

Overview

Hi Everyone, I'm designing keycaps inspired by the first computer I owned, a hand-me-down Apple IIe. It was old by the time I got it, but it started me off well enough. Assuming you were old enough to type in the late 80s, you probably used an Apple II at some point, or at least a computer with a green phosphor CRT.

My original idea was to do alternating light/dark green rows in alphas and mods. After some good feedback over on /r/keycapdesigners/ I ~~moved that concept out to a child kit to make the base kit appealing to the biggest audience~~ am probably going to nix that idea.

I think that there's potential for some really great novelty keys in a set like this, but I need your input and ideas!

Images

Version 1.2 (Updated 2015-10-15)

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Version 1.1 (Posted 2015-09-27)

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Show Image

Imgur Album: Green Screen Keycaps Set

Inspiration

This.

Show Image

And these.

Show Image

"Green Screen" Details

Signature Plastics ABS SA keys
MX compatible stems
Profile Rows 1-1-2-3-4-4
Doubleshot legends
Semi-Matte Finish (Standard)

Kits

Base Kit
Numpad Kit
Not ANSI Kit
Alt Layouts Kit
ISO 9995 (UK) Kit
Amber Screen Alphas Kit
German/Nordic/S.Slavic Kit (?)
Novelties (?)

Group Buy Plans

I won't be presumptuous. I'll update this if there's enough interest.

I will mention that as a new member of the community, I don't intend to run a group buy myself nor collect any money; we'll go through PMK store or Massdrop if there's enough interest.

Work Log

~~Incorporate feedback on colorway from harlw, data, others.~~
~~Numpad Kit v1.2~~
~~Alt Layouts Kit v1.2~~
~~ISO 9995 Kit v1.2~~
~~"Amber Screen" Alphas Kit~~
~~Images for terminal novelty~~
~~Not ANSI Kit v1.2~~

Thanks everyone!

oooo definitely interested in this set. more SA the better.

Steezus · « **Reply #193 on:** Tue, 03 November 2015, 16:30:14 »

Please refrain from quoting the main post, it clutters up the thread's pages.

Have there been any updates recently tho the set or are we just waiting in line for SP?

xorian · « **Reply #194 on:** Thu, 05 November 2015, 09:46:53 »

I really like the colors on 1.2, and I'd definitely be interested in buying a set.

It would be really great to have an ErgoDox kit and a Planck kit. For the novelties, I'd prefer "Terminal B" and/or the floppy disk.

My_Thoughts · « **Reply #195 on:** Fri, 06 November 2015, 05:51:43 »

Quote from: Steezus on Tue, 03 November 2015, 16:30:14

Please refrain from quoting the main post, it clutters up the thread's pages.

Have there been any updates recently tho the set or are we just waiting in line for SP?

With the size of some of the SP drops on massdrop I fear to think how long the queue might be now

Dernubenfrieken · « **Reply #196 on:** Fri, 06 November 2015, 06:45:43 »

Quote from: My_Thoughts on Fri, 06 November 2015, 05:51:43

Quote from: Steezus on Tue, 03 November 2015, 16:30:14
Please refrain from quoting the main post, it clutters up the thread's pages.

Have there been any updates recently tho the set or are we just waiting in line for SP?

With the size of some of the SP drops on massdrop I fear to think how long the queue might be now

And it seems like almost every new GB decides on SA at this point, or at least has it as a main option. Dasher/Dancer, Green Screen, Troubled minds, Nantucket Selectric, Ground Control, Mint Chocolate, Earfbound, Rebel, Yuri, etc.

Oobly · « **Reply #197 on:** Fri, 06 November 2015, 07:06:38 »

Quote from: Dernubenfrieken on Fri, 06 November 2015, 06:45:43

Quote from: My_Thoughts on Fri, 06 November 2015, 05:51:43
Quote from: Steezus on Tue, 03 November 2015, 16:30:14
Please refrain from quoting the main post, it clutters up the thread's pages.

Have there been any updates recently tho the set or are we just waiting in line for SP?

With the size of some of the SP drops on massdrop I fear to think how long the queue might be now

And it seems like almost every new GB decides on SA at this point, or at least has it as a main option. Dasher/Dancer, Green Screen, Troubled minds, Nantucket Selectric, Ground Control, Mint Chocolate, Earfbound, Rebel, Yuri, etc.

I blame Elrick...

They've all just finally realised how awesome SA is. It's thick and solid, high quality and chunky, with lots and lots of options available. All the other SP profiles are too thin, all the other manufacturers don't offer enough options (colours, materials, finishes, legend types, custom legends, etc). Now that we have Row 4 Shifts the only thing it's missing is more font options... hoping to fix that soon

zabuza1997 · « **Reply #198 on:** Sun, 08 November 2015, 07:00:59 »

Bump! When will this horse be ready for market???

tangkims · « **Reply #199 on:** Mon, 16 November 2015, 14:19:54 »

Quote from: zabuza1997 on Sun, 08 November 2015, 07:00:59

Bump! When will this horse be ready for market???

hopefully it's right after troubled minds.

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Author Topic: [IC] GREEN SCREEN SA Keycaps == Your Computer in the 1980s (Read 128050 times)