These are really cool but realistically with a community group buy where money isn't being made how/why would someone spend so much?
I mean sure its only $0.50/set if you sell 100 sets but other than massdrop or PMK where money is made/free caps are given to organizer this doesn't seem like something where the cost could be justified.
These are really cool but realistically with a community group buy where money isn't being made how/why would someone spend so much?
I mean sure its only $0.50/set if you sell 100 sets but other than massdrop or PMK where money is made/free caps are given to organizer this doesn't seem like something where the cost could be justified.
These are really cool but realistically with a community group buy where money isn't being made how/why would someone spend so much?
I mean sure its only $0.50/set if you sell 100 sets but other than massdrop or PMK where money is made/free caps are given to organizer this doesn't seem like something where the cost could be justified.
It's going to be a value call for each GB leader. In my case, Alps are already a hard sell so I wanted something that anyone could look at and truly visualize owning the keys and putting them on their own board. SVG mockups are nice, but they don't communicate nearly as much.
I already mentioned Danger Zone. I saw that IC for a long time, and thought, "oh, that's nice." But when I saw the Photoshop composites on Massdrop when the buy went live, I truly fell in love with the set. Even GMK Triumph Adler benefited a lot from the fact that there was an existing board to photograph. Regardless of how you feel about the actual keycaps, it's plain as day that it was a success from a sales point of view.
I get what you're saying about costs, but even a traditional, community-run GB doesn't run at a zero balance. There's always some rounding happening to help cover incidentals. The honest GB leaders just put that back into the set in the form of extras or whatever. Again, speaking for my case, I fronted the money for the renders because I knew they would help seal the deal, and although nobody can know what would have happened had I not posted the renders, I have no doubt that they helped sell sets.
MoreThese are really cool but realistically with a community group buy where money isn't being made how/why would someone spend so much?
I mean sure its only $0.50/set if you sell 100 sets but other than massdrop or PMK where money is made/free caps are given to organizer this doesn't seem like something where the cost could be justified.
It's going to be a value call for each GB leader. In my case, Alps are already a hard sell so I wanted something that anyone could look at and truly visualize owning the keys and putting them on their own board. SVG mockups are nice, but they don't communicate nearly as much.
I already mentioned Danger Zone. I saw that IC for a long time, and thought, "oh, that's nice." But when I saw the Photoshop composites on Massdrop when the buy went live, I truly fell in love with the set. Even GMK Triumph Adler benefited a lot from the fact that there was an existing board to photograph. Regardless of how you feel about the actual keycaps, it's plain as day that it was a success from a sales point of view.
I get what you're saying about costs, but even a traditional, community-run GB doesn't run at a zero balance. There's always some rounding happening to help cover incidentals. The honest GB leaders just put that back into the set in the form of extras or whatever. Again, speaking for my case, I fronted the money for the renders because I knew they would help seal the deal, and although nobody can know what would have happened had I not posted the renders, I have no doubt that they helped sell sets.
Absolutely agree. When I was designing Jukebox I even contacted a few people that had made 3D renders on other forums specifically for renders and most charged upwards of $200+. Even then i strongly considered it but by the time I had someone nailed down to do it, the GB was already over. I think this is an exceptional value, and will absolutely be paying for these renders for future sets.
I think it is very good for a person to respect their talents (especially when they also do them professionally) and to charge for their talents. These renders are art in my eyes.
holy ****, those are renders not actual picture?
holy ****, those are renders not actual picture?
Yes they are renders, not composites or actual keyboards :)
holy ****, those are renders not actual picture?
Yes they are renders, not composites or actual keyboards :)
damn! I need to pay you for making renders someday
holy ****, those are renders not actual picture?
Yes they are renders, not composites or actual keyboards :)
damn! I need to pay you for making renders someday
Cool! My main line of work is actually architectural and interior visualization, just started getting into mechanical keyboards about maybe two months ago :)
holy ****, those are renders not actual picture?
Yes they are renders, not composites or actual keyboards :)
damn! I need to pay you for making renders someday
Cool! My main line of work is actually architectural and interior visualization, just started getting into mechanical keyboards about maybe two months ago :)
That is really cool; using what you've studied to benefit a whole different community that you're a part of! Really awesome! :) May I ask if you could share some of your architectural renders?
holy ****, those are renders not actual picture?
Yes they are renders, not composites or actual keyboards :)
damn! I need to pay you for making renders someday
Cool! My main line of work is actually architectural and interior visualization, just started getting into mechanical keyboards about maybe two months ago :)
That is really cool; using what you've studied to benefit a whole different community that you're a part of! Really awesome! :) May I ask if you could share some of your architectural renders?
Sure!
http://www.coroflot.com/angelo_tobias (http://www.coroflot.com/angelo_tobias)
holy ****, those are renders not actual picture?
Yes they are renders, not composites or actual keyboards :)
damn! I need to pay you for making renders someday
Cool! My main line of work is actually architectural and interior visualization, just started getting into mechanical keyboards about maybe two months ago :)
That is really cool; using what you've studied to benefit a whole different community that you're a part of! Really awesome! :) May I ask if you could share some of your architectural renders?
Sure!
http://www.coroflot.com/angelo_tobias (http://www.coroflot.com/angelo_tobias)
Looks awesome! :) I'll look forward of seeing your renders on GB's in the future!
holy ****, those are renders not actual picture?
Yes they are renders, not composites or actual keyboards :)
damn! I need to pay you for making renders someday
Cool! My main line of work is actually architectural and interior visualization, just started getting into mechanical keyboards about maybe two months ago :)
That is really cool; using what you've studied to benefit a whole different community that you're a part of! Really awesome! :) May I ask if you could share some of your architectural renders?
Sure!
http://www.coroflot.com/angelo_tobias (http://www.coroflot.com/angelo_tobias)
Looks awesome! :) I'll look forward of seeing your renders on GB's in the future!
I told him that he needs a "Mega-super-deluxe-package" where he renders the keyboard of your choice in a home that matches the keycap set theme with a sprawling cityscape out of the windows for 1k. I'd almost consider it just to make a huge print of for my living room haha.
Looks awesome - and $50 is a great deal!
We should combine forces sometime.
Those are fantastic!The little details get me, too.
Even the coiled cable is awesome!
Those are fantastic!The little details get me, too.
Even the coiled cable is awesome!
I always wondered what a reverse Dolch would look like. That Elektronikia is looking mighty fine.
best keycaps render ive ever seen. im in love with the trouble mind at the first sight because the render look so real.Thanks a lot! :)
i dont have to imagine it so hard, when the render already tell it.
just like joker said "if you good at something dont do it for free" LOL :))
nice render :thumb:
Mono is great!
Updated the Unit 02 colors:Oh, my...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/D5vSg9F.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fYGwFMo.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ViyApAZ.png)
It fits better I hope. The new red is RA, I don't have color chips though.Updated the Unit 02 colors:Oh, my...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/D5vSg9F.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fYGwFMo.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ViyApAZ.png)
It fits better I hope. The new red is RA, I don't have color chips though.Updated the Unit 02 colors:Oh, my...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/D5vSg9F.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fYGwFMo.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ViyApAZ.png)
Yes that has been on my mind, good catch on Iron Man, I was only thinking of The Flash :)It fits better I hope. The new red is RA, I don't have color chips though.Updated the Unit 02 colors:Oh, my...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/D5vSg9F.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fYGwFMo.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ViyApAZ.png)
It'll be awesome if you can do all three main Evangelion units with comic book merges. For Unit 02 I'd recommend The Flash or Iron Man, whereas Unit 00 I'd recommend Captain America or Superman, if you're going with the anime's colors.
Updated the Unit 02 colors:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/D5vSg9F.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fYGwFMo.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ViyApAZ.png)
Updated the Unit 02 colors:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/D5vSg9F.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fYGwFMo.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ViyApAZ.png)
Tesla:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/BrMlNSR.png)
More synthetic than plastic can ever be.Where's yours?
The aesthetic is pharmaceutical grade.
More synthetic than plastic can ever be.I just do what I can, and I admit there are loads of other people more skilled and talented. :)
The aesthetic is pharmaceutical grade.
If you're asking where my compliment was, it was in my post. That was certainly my intention.More synthetic than plastic can ever be.Where's yours?
The aesthetic is pharmaceutical grade.
Thanks, english is not my first language and I had a hard time figuring out what you meant. :thumb:If you're asking where my compliment was, it was in my post. That was certainly my intention.More synthetic than plastic can ever be.Where's yours?
The aesthetic is pharmaceutical grade.
Sorry, it sounded like unconstructive criticism the way I read it.If you're asking where my compliment was, it was in my post. That was certainly my intention.More synthetic than plastic can ever be.Where's yours?
The aesthetic is pharmaceutical grade.
Sorry, it sounded like unconstructive criticism the way I read it.If you're asking where my compliment was, it was in my post. That was certainly my intention.More synthetic than plastic can ever be.Where's yours?
The aesthetic is pharmaceutical grade.
RetroBlight, commissioned by FrostyToast:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lmwoLLC.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/otwHMCM.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QezHwPz.png)
Supa, supa nice!! Although my brain hurts seeing Cherry caps on that Model F!
RetroBlight, commissioned by FrostyToast:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lmwoLLC.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/otwHMCM.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QezHwPz.png)
Supa, supa nice!! Although my brain hurts seeing Cherry caps on that Model F!
That's not a model f.
It's a Cherry G80-2100 which was likely based off the design of the f.
I'm not gonna lie, I was not particularly interested in this colorway until I saw these renders. Now I kind of want it.RetroBlight, commissioned by FrostyToast:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lmwoLLC.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/otwHMCM.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QezHwPz.png)
Yeeeee ^-^
It has that nice retro look, and goes real well with a beige case, in my opinion.I'm not gonna lie, I was not particularly interested in this colorway until I saw these renders. Now I kind of want it.RetroBlight, commissioned by FrostyToast:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lmwoLLC.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/otwHMCM.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QezHwPz.png)
Yeeeee ^-^
Yep. It's just that my imagination needed a little help to see it that way.It has that nice retro look, and goes real well with a beige case, in my opinion.I'm not gonna lie, I was not particularly interested in this colorway until I saw these renders. Now I kind of want it.RetroBlight, commissioned by FrostyToast:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/lmwoLLC.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/otwHMCM.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/QezHwPz.png)
Yeeeee ^-^
Updated Mono, it's DSA PBT with dye-subbed black legends.This is interesting, what's your inspiration?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/m5F57na.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LyuqJhh.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cNjf0mt.png)
Updated Mono, it's DSA PBT with dye-subbed black legends.This is interesting, what's your inspiration?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/m5F57na.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LyuqJhh.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cNjf0mt.png)
Looks good but dyesub legends are a little blurrier around the edges and not quite as vivid. Something like opacity 80% and blur 2%, just a ballpark guess.Updated Mono, it's DSA PBT with dye-subbed black legends.This is interesting, what's your inspiration?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/m5F57na.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LyuqJhh.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cNjf0mt.png)
Just a set that I hope you can mix and match with other DSA sets. :)
Looks good but dyesub legends are a little blurrier around the edges and not quite as vivid. Something like opacity 80% and blur 2%, just a ballpark guess.Updated Mono, it's DSA PBT with dye-subbed black legends.This is interesting, what's your inspiration?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/m5F57na.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LyuqJhh.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cNjf0mt.png)
Just a set that I hope you can mix and match with other DSA sets. :)
Found a good one:Looks good but dyesub legends are a little blurrier around the edges and not quite as vivid. Something like opacity 80% and blur 2%, just a ballpark guess.Updated Mono, it's DSA PBT with dye-subbed black legends.This is interesting, what's your inspiration?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/m5F57na.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LyuqJhh.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cNjf0mt.png)
Just a set that I hope you can mix and match with other DSA sets. :)
Cool info, thanks! I can try to update that later, will have to look for closeup pics in Google.
Found a good one:Show Image(http://www.dubhead.at/media/pics/DSC_6758.jpg)
From this DT thread: http://deskthority.net/photos-f62/post-your-keyboard-keycaps-t7834-210.html
I dunno, man. You may be the next top keycap designer.Found a good one:Show Image(http://www.dubhead.at/media/pics/DSC_6758.jpg)
From this DT thread: http://deskthority.net/photos-f62/post-your-keyboard-keycaps-t7834-210.html
I had to stop what I was doing, I hope this time it's closer to the real thing:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dtt57OF.png)
Updated the Unit 02 colors:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/D5vSg9F.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fYGwFMo.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ViyApAZ.png)
Updated the Unit 02 colors:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/D5vSg9F.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fYGwFMo.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ViyApAZ.png)
Mono with modsThat winkey alone is worth the whole set.
I knew I wanted a set like this, but I did not know how badly I wanted it. Beautiful work thesiscamper.
Have you tried rendering translucent keycaps?
Trying out Unit 03 colors:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/KeUZpXv.png)
Trying out Unit 03 colors:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/KeUZpXv.png)
Oh, heck yes.
Trying out Unit 03 colors:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/KeUZpXv.png)
Can you make gmk renders as well?
Yes, I could. :)Trying out Unit 03 colors:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/KeUZpXv.png)
Could you do the blue Unit 00
Mono with Retro DSA mods:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/p4ahlOy.png)
Started fleshing out the Red/Yellow set:
The FlashShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/8KJeJ7o.png)
Unit 02Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/CGv5YE4.png)
I should make the S.T.A.R. Labs logo white, instead of red.
Started fleshing out the Red/Yellow set:
The FlashShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/8KJeJ7o.png)
Unit 02Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/CGv5YE4.png)
I should make the S.T.A.R. Labs logo white, instead of red.
Looks great, but now I can't unsee McD's.
Started fleshing out the Red/Yellow set:
The FlashShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/8KJeJ7o.png)
Unit 02Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/CGv5YE4.png)
I should make the S.T.A.R. Labs logo white, instead of red.
Yes, I used orthographic projection so there's no vanishing point. It's still a render of a 3D model with lighting.Started fleshing out the Red/Yellow set:
The FlashShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/8KJeJ7o.png)
Unit 02Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/CGv5YE4.png)
I should make the S.T.A.R. Labs logo white, instead of red.
Did you render these with a different perspective than usual?
Yellow setShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/xGOCifd.png)
Red setShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ciVUtLR.png)
Dark Blue setShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/MkFyhZO.png)
I'd appreciate it if people participate in the poll so I know which set I should focus on next. Of course it will take months, maybe even a year, before an IC thread is started for any of this.
POLL: http://goo.gl/forms/2npXbW6DNN (http://goo.gl/forms/2npXbW6DNN)
Hahaha! I'll ask livingspeedbump again if he would reconsider including his fastfood mods to 02. He said no last time... :(Yellow setShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/xGOCifd.png)
Red setShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ciVUtLR.png)
Dark Blue setShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/MkFyhZO.png)
I'd appreciate it if people participate in the poll so I know which set I should focus on next. Of course it will take months, maybe even a year, before an IC thread is started for any of this.
POLL: http://goo.gl/forms/2npXbW6DNN (http://goo.gl/forms/2npXbW6DNN)
So long as Ronald McDonald novelties are included, I'm voting for Unit 02.
I'm all about that yellow and gray one.Indeed, it's unique and I already have an idea about the color through mangaeva's YBP esc mod.
Cherry profile is quite accurate, very nice job.
It is accurate. Wow!Cherry profile is quite accurate, very nice job.
Thanks :)
I'll upload a side view later :)It is accurate. Wow!Cherry profile is quite accurate, very nice job.
Thanks :)
Side shot?
Updated Elektronika with some novelties based off the original keyboard, and a Cyrillic version as suggested by a keyboard archaeologist :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/TrO6Yh1.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/206VvhJ.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/tjAqnm8.png)
Still a work in progress.
Updated Elektronika with some novelties based off the original keyboard, and a Cyrillic version as suggested by a keyboard archaeologist :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/TrO6Yh1.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/206VvhJ.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/tjAqnm8.png)
Still a work in progress.
We need a wolf catching eggs novelty keycap!
Updated Elektronika with some novelties based off the original keyboard, and a Cyrillic version as suggested by a keyboard archaeologist :)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/TrO6Yh1.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/206VvhJ.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/tjAqnm8.png)
Still a work in progress.
We need a wolf catching eggs novelty keycap!
I didn't know what this meant until I Googled it, I'll see what can be done, maybe the wolf's head :)
Black and WhiteShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/BBJz8pX.png)
That means it needs a mime novelty cap :DBlack and WhiteShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/BBJz8pX.png)
That reminds me of a mime.
Considering the number of SA keysets in the works, here's Elektronika in Cherry profile:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/s08ljED.png)
Considering the number of SA keysets in the works, here's Elektronika in Cherry profile:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/s08ljED.png)
Sexy!
FlatlineShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ocBPUbl.png)
FlatlineShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/ocBPUbl.png)
Flatline Bling.
Some more Elektronika mockups, this time on a K-Type:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bzZyAxw.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LKkmm5K.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ajfkR0x.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/YncJ7Zh.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xTFxsb8.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wf2Hljk.png)
Sure thing!Some more Elektronika mockups, this time on a K-Type:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bzZyAxw.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LKkmm5K.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ajfkR0x.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/YncJ7Zh.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xTFxsb8.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wf2Hljk.png)
We really need to get working together on my Cassette DSA (or whatever profile) with your Elektronika crossover. And once I get some more cleaned up I need to hit you up about Manly Unicorn.
Black and White SAShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/Tsz8wsj.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/VKwfOrM.png)
Round 5 I think, and a new body.Black and White SAShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/Tsz8wsj.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/VKwfOrM.png)
Round 5/6?
Some more Elektronika mockups, this time on a K-Type:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bzZyAxw.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LKkmm5K.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ajfkR0x.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/YncJ7Zh.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xTFxsb8.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wf2Hljk.png)
Thanks, I'll check it out. I probably used the wrong reference images.Some more Elektronika mockups, this time on a K-Type:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/bzZyAxw.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/LKkmm5K.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ajfkR0x.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/YncJ7Zh.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/xTFxsb8.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wf2Hljk.png)
Looking great :thumb:
I just wanted to point out that Cherry caps go straight down tho, not sure if you already changed that.
From the side your renders have kind of a flat wall near the bottom of the caps which is more like an HHKB cap.
Photekq's Tek-ɑ TKL case:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wCigFGZ.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/uqU3s8n.png)
Thanks nubb, I'm having fun with it, what color do you want for that case with GMK Skeletor?
Thanks nubb, I'm having fun with it, what color do you want for that case with GMK Skeletor?
That's a tough one for me. Halverson's favorite from my goofing around was pink (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79340.msg2046020#msg2046020), but I loved magenta and then green. Maybe those ghetto rigged mockups will give you some inspiration. If you don't want to think, pink or magenta.
Thanks nubb, I'm having fun with it, what color do you want for that case with GMK Skeletor?
That's a tough one for me. Halverson's favorite from my goofing around was pink (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=79340.msg2046020#msg2046020), but I loved magenta and then green. Maybe those ghetto rigged mockups will give you some inspiration. If you don't want to think, pink or magenta.
Gotcha.
Some simple colors first:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/MmXc9af.png)
Absolutely beautiful renders. The SA and CMY ones are just perfect.
Dude, you're scary good.
Hana DSAHoo boy can't wait for my set to come in :>Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/o64m2FH.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/B7bDKo8.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/8d14dau.png)
I have a job for you, DSA set, just gotta finish up the details, interested? :D
By looking at the first two renders i thought the GMK version of TM is coming ;D!
By looking at the first two renders i thought the GMK version of TM is coming ;D!
Haha, I was testing existing GMK colors for Troubled Minds, I'm still not sure what to do for round 2 :D
1965 SAShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/Gtn6VdH.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NFa9EL1.png)
1965 SAShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/Gtn6VdH.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NFa9EL1.png)
Your renders are frighteningly good.
1965 SAShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/Gtn6VdH.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NFa9EL1.png)
1965 SAShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/Gtn6VdH.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/NFa9EL1.png)
Really nice renderings.
When and where this set's groupbuy would be lanched?
It seems there is no IC and any other information about this set.