[GB] GMK Calcium (Formerly GMK GB) *On Hold*

[Taylorisg]

renders by pwade3, refer to samples below for real-world comparison

MOQ Update as of 9/25/20
Base Kits: 107/250
40's/Ortho/ISO: 37/150
Numpad: 31/150
**With MOQ pretty far away at this point, we’re regrettably having to shelve this project for now. Thank you to those who believed in this set for all your support.**


Group Buy Links

US Vendor Page (Panc.co): https://panc.co/ols/products/gmk-calcium

EU/UK Vendor Page (Prototypist): https://prototypist.net/collections/gmk-calcium

Canadian Vendor Page (deskhero): https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-calcium


They’re somewhat clear keycaps. That's pretty much the idea. No it's not based on an anime character, sorry to disappoint!

This used to be called GMK GB, but wouldn't you know, that ended up being confusing.


Pictures!

Here are the kits:

Kits!

https://imgur.com/a/L0atu5A

Here are actual samples from GMK:

https://imgur.com/a/cbzVf6P



MOQ


Capped MOQ @ 500 units. 250 units at minimum for Base Kit.



ETA

GB ends 10/2

Delivery April 2021 to vendors +/- delays, then to customers May 2021

[iamtootallforthis]

Approved

[Taylorisg]

Reserved


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[OtherAndrew]

yeezus keyset

yeezus keyset

[LightningXI]

Hoping for a transparent GB run by the runner.

In

[switchnollie]

Very cool

I've been waiting for clear cherry keys like this.

[titanium]

Cannot tell from the render if scooped / barred home row keys are included, are they both in the set?

[mgsickler]

Hoping for a transparent GB run by the runner.

In

I see what you did there.

[Taylorisg]

Very cool

I've been waiting for clear cherry keys like this.

You and me both

[Ensaum]

Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.

[dvorcol]

Is there really an offset 6.25 spacebar in the Base kit, or is this an error in GMK's kit picture?

[Missingnumber]

Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.

Maybe because the OP is being a troll? Someone asked about the offset space bar, and his response was "I dunno, it’s not real". That combined with the "renders" image and his other flippant responses. Plus the set is way overpriced for what it is. I'm surprised people are receiving it so well here.

[Ensaum]

Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.

Maybe because the OP is being a troll? Someone asked about the offset space bar, and his response was "I dunno, it’s not real". That combined with the "renders" image and his other flippant responses. Plus the set is way overpriced for what it is. I'm surprised people are receiving it so well here.

Oh, I didn't even see that space bar response. I agree that op needs to display a bit more professionalism though if he's going to be taking peoples money.

[Taylorisg]

Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.

Maybe because the OP is being a troll? Someone asked about the offset space bar, and his response was "I dunno, it’s not real". That combined with the "renders" image and his other flippant responses. Plus the set is way overpriced for what it is. I'm surprised people are receiving it so well here.

Sorry for the confusion. The Spacebar is not intended to be offset.


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[Taylorisg]

Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.

I think there’s just a lot of people who have become so accustomed to large vendors and Shopify sites that they forget people used to run smaller keyset GBs via google forms and shipping out of their house.


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[Pylon]

Wow, the reddit thread is toxic. I miss the days where rmk was the nicest subreddit. Now I can barely stand it.

Maybe because the OP is being a troll? Someone asked about the offset space bar, and his response was "I dunno, it’s not real". That combined with the "renders" image and his other flippant responses. Plus the set is way overpriced for what it is. I'm surprised people are receiving it so well here.

Oh, I didn't even see that space bar response. I agree that op needs to display a bit more professionalism though if he's going to be taking peoples money.

The first post has the tone of an April Fool's IC thread. I thought this was a necro'ed April Fool's post until I checked the date.

[leexy]

this ain't it

[xine007]

In for a base kit. And maybe numpad 

[Taylorisg]

First Update added by way of OP edit.

Also, no scooped homing keys. Sorry.

Also, the box art will likely be plain or minimal logo stuff. That remains to be seen.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

[excusemeprincess]

Probably grab a base set if it's still up in like 2 weeks.

[dvorcol]

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**Update 1**

MOQ Update 8/14/20
Base Kits: 127/250
40's/Ortho/ISO: 49/150
Numpad: 35/150

A great showing on Day 1.

Edit: corrected child MOQs, revised set name

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Is moq for the child kits 250 or 150?

[Taylorisg]

Is moq for the child kits 250 or 150?

Child kits are at 150, the base kit at 250. Thanks for asking!


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[dvorcol]

Is moq for the child kits 250 or 150?

Child kits are at 150, the base kit at 250. Thanks for asking!


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Oops, sorry I missed that.  Just fixed the graph.

[Taylorisg]

Is moq for the child kits 250 or 150?

Child kits are at 150, the base kit at 250. Thanks for asking!


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Oops, sorry I missed that.  Just fixed the graph.

No prob! I appreciate the help!


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[dvorcol]

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MOQ Update as of 8/17/20
Base Kits: 157/250
40's/Ortho/ISO: 58/150
Numpad: 45/150

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[Taylorisg]

Updated numbers.

Talking with a vendor now to run the nitty gritty, hopefully some news on that in the next couple of days!

[dvorcol]

EDIT: removed my attempt at renders, now that official ones have been posted.

[dvorcol]

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MOQ Update as of 8/24/20
Base Kits: 176/250
40's/Ortho/ISO: 60/150
Numpad: 49/150

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[Taylorisg]

For those requesting keyboard renders:

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These only give a general idea, they are not 100% accurate.  Original images from here.

I’d say the biggest difference is that this GB is for milky-clear caps rather than frosted clear as represented in the renders.

I hope that makes sense.


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[dvorcol]

For those requesting keyboard renders:

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These only give a general idea, they are not 100% accurate.  Original images from here.

I’d say the biggest difference is that this GB is for milky-clear caps rather than frosted clear as represented in the renders.

I hope that makes sense.


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OK, I tried to add a milky effect to make them more representative.  Any better?

[Taylorisg]

For those requesting keyboard renders:

Show Image

Show Image

These only give a general idea, they are not 100% accurate.  Original images from here.

I’d say the biggest difference is that this GB is for milky-clear caps rather than frosted clear as represented in the renders.

I hope that makes sense.


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OK, I tried to make them more representative by add milky effect.  Any better?

Looks better yeah, though I’d recommend if anyone is serious about wanting to know what we’re working with to refer to the samples


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[Taylorisg]

Vendor page is live, thanks to AlexatPanc for being awesome and running this like a champ!

[dvorcol]

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<-- progress

Edit: 28 Sept end date found in OP.

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Link! Listen!

Group Buy Link: https://panc.co/ols/products/gmk-calcium

ETA

GB ends 9/28

Delivery March/April 2021 +/- delays

[thanatic]

Excuse my ignorance, but I heard GMK only works with registered business/vendors in recent times. Is the vendor site that was just set up an official business/vendor? Thanks.

[LightningXI]

Excuse my ignorance, but I heard GMK only works with registered business/vendors in recent times. Is the vendor site that was just set up an official business/vendor? Thanks.

Yes, Panc Co. ran GMK Taro R1 and a multitude of prior keyboard group-buys.

[AlexAtPanc]

Excuse my ignorance, but I heard GMK only works with registered business/vendors in recent times. Is the vendor site that was just set up an official business/vendor? Thanks.

Yes, Panc Co. ran GMK Taro R1 and a multitude of prior keyboard group-buys.

I'm legit, I promise!

I've worked with GMK before, so they are aware of my existence. Hopefully that translates into expedited shipping

We've also been so fortunate to get prototypist.net to be the European proxy for us. We've been loving working with them thus far, and know it will prove to be a long and fruitful relationship.

https://prototypist.net/collections/gmk-calcium

[Rayndalf]

Why no scooped homing?

[Taylorisg]

Why no scooped homing?

In talks with GMK about this. Hope I can add!


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[Rayndalf]

Why no scooped homing?

In talks with GMK about this. Hope I can add!


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Nice. People love homing options (scoop gang rise up), and if people want nonhoming keys (maybe they are so hardcore they don't need homing or legends or prefer the look) those... are already included? Otherwise they could can buy the numpad or 40s.

I think this set is a terrible and I still want to buy it, but I wish it was as cheap as those blanks TKC used to stock (they can't even keep the unpainted TKC1800 in stock and it's just an empty G80/G81-1800 case with some new stickers on it, so I'm not holding my breath)

[titanium]

Why no scooped homing?

In talks with GMK about this. Hope I can add!


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Grateful that you are doing this and I'm sure I am not the only one! Appreciate you!

[AlexAtPanc]

Just wanted to update with confirmed numbers from all participating vendors!

Base - 91/250
Numpad - 30/150
40s/Ortho/Iso - 27/150

These are confirmed orders, not Google Form entries 

[IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES]

Just wanted to update with confirmed numbers from all participating vendors!

Base - 91/250
Numpad - 30/150
40s/Ortho/Iso - 27/150

These are confirmed orders, not Google Form entries 

Do those stack with the google form entries? That is, moq has been met for the base?

[AlexAtPanc]

Just wanted to update with confirmed numbers from all participating vendors!

Base - 91/250
Numpad - 30/150
40s/Ortho/Iso - 27/150

These are confirmed orders, not Google Form entries 

Do those stack with the google form entries? That is, moq has been met for the base?

We're just counting confirmed orders at this point. All Google Form entrants have been made aware, and we hope they all head over and purchase on the site!

[Solotov]

Just wanted to update with confirmed numbers from all participating vendors!

Base - 91/250
Numpad - 30/150
40s/Ortho/Iso - 27/150

These are confirmed orders, not Google Form entries 

Do those stack with the google form entries? That is, moq has been met for the base?

We're just counting confirmed orders at this point. All Google Form entrants have been made aware, and we hope they all head over and purchase on the site!

I'm an international customer. Your latest email said that you're finding a vendor for non US/EU customers. Is that still a plan? Or should I just go order from the site right away?

[AlexAtPanc]

Just wanted to update with confirmed numbers from all participating vendors!

Base - 91/250
Numpad - 30/150
40s/Ortho/Iso - 27/150

These are confirmed orders, not Google Form entries 

Do those stack with the google form entries? That is, moq has been met for the base?

We're just counting confirmed orders at this point. All Google Form entrants have been made aware, and we hope they all head over and purchase on the site!

I'm an international customer. Your latest email said that you're finding a vendor for non US/EU customers. Is that still a plan? Or should I just go order from the site right away?

We're bringing a Canadian vendor on for everyone in the Frozen North, and working to bring zFrontier on-board for all the customers in that part of the world! Announcements will be made as soon as humanly possible!

[dvorcol]

[s3vv4]

UK is not part of the EU, meaning there will be import tax (in addition to UK VAT) when it ships.

[AlexAtPanc]

UK is not part of the EU, meaning there will be import tax (in addition to UK VAT) when it ships.

Very true! It was important to us to make sure we had a proxy in that neck of the proverbial woods who knew the best way to handle everything.

[AlexAtPanc]

Renders ahoy!







Enormous shouts to Pwade for his render skills and Jae for the kickass keyboard model!