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[IC] GMK Mondrian (GB is live!)
« on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 07:12:04 »
Okay here comes the news:

1. I'm happy to announce that we got the partner to do the GB: Caps Unlocked! The GB and shipping will be done by Caps Unlocked > http://caps-unlocked.com/

2. As per vote several days ago, there won't be additional black keys to this set.

3. The kit is locked now and we got the official render from GMK (yay!)

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4. We are done with the pricing too, a kit will be priced at $79 on 150 MOQ.

5. If nothing goes wrong, the GB will start next weekend. The GB duration will be announced together with the GB launch.


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Update Kit!


Kit is changed to support Preonic. And better yet, can cover alpha + numrow for standard keyboard!

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Background:
1. The idea is sparked when I asked myself: "Was there any GMK blanks?" and currently the only blanks GMK release is set of Ergodox/Planck mods which I find looks awkward when paired with legended alphas.
2. I love Planck, and how tidy it is. But still, no full legend support in the form of GMK. Why not go full blanks then? Planck is identic to weird and various layout which only the owner had because of its small factor.
3. I always love the simplicity of Piet Mondrian's usage of color in his Composition of Red Blue and Yellow series. And coincidentally, the artworks is in some kind of  G R I D



Piet Mondrian, Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow, 1930, oil on canvas, 46 x 46 cm (Kunsthaus Zόrich)

SO HERE IT COMES :cool:

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Consisting of full blanks in white color plus assortment of Red Blue Yellow accents which you can use to indicate important key-combo or slap them for just purely A E S T H E T I C .

Here's some sample you can do with this keys:

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Respective GMK colors available:
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Top row: Darker shades, quite resemble the aging painting.
Bottom row: More POP! I believe this kind of color is what Mondrian used back then.

Yes I know GMK didn't have the perfect color for Mondrian painting. We can use at least raw primary color (confirmed this with friends from fine art major that the best way to interpret Mondrian's color is by using raw primary color) but still, GMK don't have it.

I myself is leaning towards the darker shades (top row) as it depict the painting quite well (in term of aging). Maybe swap the yellow (or not :p)


What do you think? ;D



Bonus Q&A

Q: Why GMK?
A: I want to see GMK blanks appearing on the market. And this can be a temporary solution for people with Colemak/Dvorak layout who use only GMK

Q: Why Planck?
A: 1) I want to make this as simple as possible. 2) Mondrian artwork can only interpreted in ortholinear layout, staggered layout will destroy the charm of Mondrian's

Q: How much?
A: It'd been 3 weeks since I submit this layout and request quotation from GMK :-[ (they had responded to send me quotation

Q: How about your Planck HiPro case? Y U DO DIS?!
A: I still search the proper vendor for coating, this is a fresh powder coating sample which I just got 2 hours ago [ p o t a t o p i c ]
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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #1 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 07:13:41 »
Reserved for whatever

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #2 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 07:18:06 »
OP loves planck, but took photos of planck color samples with Pok3rs..... JK gl man
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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #3 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 07:23:09 »
OP loves planck, but took photos of planck color samples with Pok3rs..... JK gl man

LUL my plancks got dissambled too often to measure the hipro case so they stay on workshop.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #4 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 07:27:29 »
I'd add some blacks.
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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #5 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 07:49:38 »
I'm for this! Blank GMK = Cheap GMK? One can hope  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #6 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 08:00:56 »
Nice idea  :thumb:
I would take the darker colors too. And maybe preonic support as some people are using it.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 08:28:34 »
I'm for this! Blank GMK = Cheap GMK? One can hope  :thumb:

They'd better be - they aren't even double-shot!

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 11:51:33 »
interested!
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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 14:04:59 »
Love it!

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 14:47:00 »
This is pretty sweet looking! Would it be better to do a full keyset for compatibility with standard layouts? You can make a planck keyset with what's available in a full one :)

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #11 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 15:31:57 »
Do you use the midi controller for Photoshop/Lightroom or midi stuff?
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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #12 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 20:24:13 »
I'd add some blacks.

Because the black is act as separator on the artwork, I leave the black keys out since there are already "black lines" between keys, yes it's not that thick but if black key added, it will be too much.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #13 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 20:29:03 »
Nice idea  :thumb:
I would take the darker colors too. And maybe preonic support as some people are using it.

Adding 1 more row is another matter tbh, because we must add several color option for that row too.

This is pretty sweet looking! Would it be better to do a full keyset for compatibility with standard layouts? You can make a planck keyset with what's available in a full one :)

Like I said on the top, staggered layout diminish the Mondrian's charm.

I'm for this! Blank GMK = Cheap GMK? One can hope  :thumb:

They'd better be - they aren't even double-shot!

Lit's cross our fingers together bois >:D

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #14 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 20:43:42 »
Interested! Can you add a spacebar kit with a 6.5U

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #15 on: Wed, 28 December 2016, 21:41:56 »
This is one of those sets that I might never buy (I don't own an ortholinear keyboard) but I still want to see it on actual keyboards.  I normally loathe contrasting WASD clusters but this set is an example of good aesthetic design.  You've really nailed the theme.  I understand that there are cost considerations and constraints due to the fact that this set uses a sculpted profile, but I would really like to see the set use more colored keys, like this example:

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #16 on: Thu, 29 December 2016, 04:11:46 »
In all seriousness, I would at least add coverage for 40 or 45% keyboards
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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #17 on: Thu, 29 December 2016, 06:32:03 »
I think there are so many 40% boards that you would need so many extra keys with different rows that it wouldnt be cost efficent. Additionally this design idea only works with orthlinear keyboards. As many people have a planck the market should be big enough for this, keyboards like the van etc seem to be pretty rare on the market.

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[IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #18 on: Fri, 10 February 2017, 18:25:44 »
GMK PBT PLZ
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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #19 on: Sat, 11 February 2017, 00:31:52 »
Fantastic idea. I always thought Mondrian is underrated.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #20 on: Sat, 11 February 2017, 22:44:15 »
Not yet got invoice from GMK. Anyone know the reliable GMK Rep?

Also, seems like I will add R1 so Preonic get covered too (and the blanks can be used as alpha in standard keyboard!)

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Do you use the midi controller for Photoshop/Lightroom or midi stuff?

I use it for LR stuff  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (BLANK!)
« Reply #21 on: Mon, 13 February 2017, 09:50:38 »
This is one of those sets that I might never buy (I don't own an ortholinear keyboard) but I still want to see it on actual keyboards.  I normally loathe contrasting WASD clusters but this set is an example of good aesthetic design.  You've really nailed the theme.  I understand that there are cost considerations and constraints due to the fact that this set uses a sculpted profile, but I would really like to see the set use more colored keys, like this example:

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Great concept and I agree that this is how the set should be utilized to really say 'Mondrian'
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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #22 on: Mon, 20 February 2017, 23:10:54 »
BIG UPDATE ON 1st POST!

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #23 on: Tue, 21 February 2017, 03:16:57 »
Nice  :thumb: Pics are looking like this kit will go with homing bars. Are homing bars planned or scooped caps?

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #24 on: Tue, 21 February 2017, 07:13:41 »
I don't own a Planck, but if this kit came out, I would get both a Planck and this kit!

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« Reply #25 on: Tue, 21 February 2017, 07:57:15 »
+1 for the idea.
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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #26 on: Thu, 23 February 2017, 07:39:29 »
So someone giving an idea about halving the kit, so we only need 75 people to order because 1 people need to order 2 kits.



The only drawback is there will be no accent 2u spacebars.

What do you think?

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #27 on: Thu, 23 February 2017, 07:41:18 »
Nice  :thumb: Pics are looking like this kit will go with homing bars. Are homing bars planned or scooped caps?

I'm not sure a while back. But now I lean on scoop, for a cleaner looks.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #28 on: Thu, 23 February 2017, 08:36:51 »
So someone giving an idea about halving the kit, so we only need 75 people to order because 1 people need to order 2 kits.

The only drawback is there will be no accent 2u spacebars.

What do you think?

So, just for clarification would the total price increase? For example, 2 kits = $55 still?

Also, I think it is a shame to lose the accent 2u spacebars, but I can live without them.

Regardless, I am fully committed to buying into this once it moves to the GB stage.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #29 on: Thu, 23 February 2017, 09:56:17 »
As a grid user I am fine with that :p And I really like the idea, if somebody wants to use more colors he would have the possibility to order 3+ sets. Seems like a solid concept

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #30 on: Thu, 23 February 2017, 11:02:32 »
Hope i can join this drop since preonic is going to drop on MD (based on their schedule on r/)  ;D

I like this set, cherry profile + simple colorway.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #31 on: Thu, 23 February 2017, 14:54:24 »
Count me in if this goes to GB land!

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #32 on: Thu, 23 February 2017, 20:52:37 »
So someone giving an idea about halving the kit, so we only need 75 people to order because 1 people need to order 2 kits.

The only drawback is there will be no accent 2u spacebars.

What do you think?

So, just for clarification would the total price increase? For example, 2 kits = $55 still?

Also, I think it is a shame to lose the accent 2u spacebars, but I can live without them.

Regardless, I am fully committed to buying into this once it moves to the GB stage.

Sadly GMK is very slow at communicating. It take me almost 2 weeks to get the quotation. And I'm not yet to submit the new kit since I still have some questions they're not yet answered. But chance is it can be even cheaper since there's no 2u as much as back then.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #33 on: Thu, 23 February 2017, 20:55:09 »
The extra benefit with the new kit breakdown is when you wanna built Atomic, you need 3 of these, and it will have enough 2u for spacebar, shift, and enter!

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« Reply #34 on: Fri, 24 February 2017, 02:42:28 »
Oh wow, I've been debating building a preonic, and this kit would seal the deal. I'm absolutely in for this!

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 24 February 2017, 02:56:12 »
On the halved kit, is that extra white key a scoop, or for the space? Would be nice to have an extra 1u white key for the space, just for options. Otherwise you're forced to use the accent keys on the bottom row for people with grid layouts.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #36 on: Fri, 24 February 2017, 07:04:09 »
On the halved kit, is that extra white key a scoop, or for the space? Would be nice to have an extra 1u white key for the space, just for options. Otherwise you're forced to use the accent keys on the bottom row for people with grid layouts.

Damn I forgot to include that. The extra white now is for un-homing key. Should be another R4 1u white for Grid spacebarbutton.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #37 on: Fri, 24 February 2017, 23:06:47 »
The extra benefit with the new kit breakdown is when you wanna built Atomic, you need 3 of these, and it will have enough 2u for spacebar, shift, and enter!

Profile wise it won't work for enter right? Like someone else said as well, what are we looking at for pricing?

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« Reply #38 on: Sat, 25 February 2017, 23:02:10 »
Wow. I was on the fence about buying a Planck, but now I'm pretty sure I'm going to buy one just so I can get this!

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #39 on: Sun, 26 February 2017, 01:10:53 »
The extra benefit with the new kit breakdown is when you wanna built Atomic, you need 3 of these, and it will have enough 2u for spacebar, shift, and enter!

Profile wise it won't work for enter right? Like someone else said as well, what are we looking at for pricing?

Yeah it is not right.


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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #40 on: Sun, 26 February 2017, 02:41:44 »
I'm in.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #41 on: Sun, 26 February 2017, 22:35:26 »
I'd love it if there was even the slightest chance of putting it on a larger board. I'd buy two to fill the gaps as long as a space bar of semi normal length was available.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #42 on: Wed, 01 March 2017, 23:53:13 »
I'd love it if there was even the slightest chance of putting it on a larger board. I'd buy two to fill the gaps as long as a space bar of semi normal length was available.

Do you mean 6.25u? Originative has plenty of GMK space bars on various colours and various length.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #43 on: Thu, 02 March 2017, 08:39:04 »


Anybody interested in 1u convex aka 1u SPACEBARBUTTON?

I AM!  :eek:
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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #44 on: Thu, 02 March 2017, 08:46:00 »
:eek: Sign me up!!!

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« Reply #45 on: Fri, 03 March 2017, 12:24:42 »
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Anybody interested in 1u convex aka 1u SPACEBARBUTTON?

I AM!  :eek:

I don't understand. Is it a 1u R4? Or just the 1u homing key?

EDIT: NVM, forgot what convex meant.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #46 on: Sat, 04 March 2017, 10:22:29 »
Slight update:
– I'm pretty fixed on the halved kit, maybe the price will raise but it will give support for Atomic/Subatomic too by purchasing 3 kits
– Adding accent on R1 to support Preonic Esc
– Adding 1 more R3 so if you want to put WASD there won't be any homing
– Swapping 1 extra R3 to Convex R4 (space button yay!)
– Fixed on using scoop instead of bar for more A E S T H E T I C S
– Fixed on using L9 V1 N6 V4 for the colors
– Matching the mock up to said colors

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Will submit the design again to get the more accurate pricing.
For selling, seems like I can't do the GB by myself and I already contacted MD but not yet get answer so I still search another vendor.

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« Reply #47 on: Sat, 04 March 2017, 13:28:29 »
What are we looking at for pricing for the kits then? It's unfortunate that you can't run it and have to go through a vendor since they seem to always add quite a bit to the pricing, especially these days where GB for maximum profits seem to be happening more often

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #48 on: Sat, 04 March 2017, 18:49:14 »
What are we looking at for pricing for the kits then? It's unfortunate that you can't run it and have to go through a vendor since they seem to always add quite a bit to the pricing, especially these days where GB for maximum profits seem to be happening more often

Just to be clear, the shipping to me is $680 and there will be import tax too, assuming we fill the quota the tax will be $55 x 150 x 25% $2062. Adding both of them and splitting to each kit: $680 + $2042 = $2,743 / 150 = $18. There will be additional $18 to the price then, and there will be shipping, and because I'm in Indonesia, shipping anywhere except SEA will be ~$20. The most optimal way is if I can use vendor right at the Germany so the shipping and tax will be very minimal.

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Re: [IC] GMK Mondrian (Kit Updated and it's $55 only!)
« Reply #49 on: Sat, 04 March 2017, 19:46:18 »
So someone giving an idea about halving the kit, so we only need 75 people to order because 1 people need to order 2 kits.

The only drawback is there will be no accent 2u spacebars.

What do you think?

So, just for clarification would the total price increase? For example, 2 kits = $55 still?

Also, I think it is a shame to lose the accent 2u spacebars, but I can live without them.

Regardless, I am fully committed to buying into this once it moves to the GB stage.

I'm also wondering about this, is it 2 kits = $55, or is it $55/kit which equals $110 for two kits?