| GMK Colors (http://i.imgur.com/jPgexfa.jpg) | Base Color | Double-Shot | Pad Printed |
| Alphanumeric | N9 | CP | N6 / TU2 / P3 |
| Function Keys | CC | CP | |
| Modifiers | N9 | N6 / TU2 / P3 |
Will the R4 ISO alpha key be blank?
I'd prefer any legend on it instead of none. Otherwise it will stick out...
Will the those printed legends on the alphas be side-printed, or top-printed? Personally I think they would look much better side printed.
Honestly? the set does look good, but I think people need to be presenting more creative color schemes for GMK, like Nub's skeletor. This is the reason why GMK sets have been failing and I think I would like to see a colorfull creative color scheme. Just my 2 cents and hope I am not to much offtopic here, the set does look great although much of it can be replicate with existing set, besides the pad printed legends, although for me those count as 0.
I like how it looks I am just concerned with MOQ, this set really has to be on point and attract a lot of interest With so many GMK buys still on going, I doubt people have more money they are able to set aside and tie up into a group buy. I mean right now I have over $500 between 3 buys.. I would make it one kit, regardless of price. That way you only need to sell 150 kit total.
A lesson learned with a recent drop for a GMK set with pad printed legends was that their use on a key cap set design is controversial and a reason to complain and to not get into the buy; people that are accustomed to the cheap pad printing used in stock key cap sets think that GMK pad printing will run off quickly, as quickly as those cheap sets printing. My experience with OG Cherry is that they last for ages with no signs of wear, but I cannot say that the same applies to GMK. This is one important point, no one has long time experience with GMK pad printing to offer witness testimony on its longevity. Considering this you may try to quote side printing, that may rule this out as a potential issue and another reason for people not to get into the buy. Besides, having these legends side pad printed would be a first and it could make this one a very special set on its own right, a set that will be a legend. If the quotation is too high, you may re-consider the use of pad printing, because in an expensive set like this there is no room for the risk to have a worn off legend after few months.
A lesson learned with a recent drop for a GMK set with pad printed legends was that their use on a key cap set design is controversial and a reason to complain and to not get into the buy; people that are accustomed to the cheap pad printing used in stock key cap sets think that GMK pad printing will run off quickly, as quickly as those cheap sets printing. My experience with OG Cherry is that they last for ages with no signs of wear, but I cannot say that the same applies to GMK. This is one important point, no one has long time experience with GMK pad printing to offer witness testimony on its longevity. Considering this you may try to quote side printing, that may rule this out as a potential issue and another reason for people not to get into the buy. Besides, having these legends side pad printed would be a first and it could make this one a very special set on its own right, a set that will be a legend. If the quotation is too high, you may re-consider the use of pad printing, because in an expensive set like this there is no room for the risk to have a worn off legend after few months.
I share your concerns about pad printing. We all know that it doesn't hold up very well on the budget cap sets, but how long lasting is GMK's pad printing process? I don't store my boards inside of display cases, I use them. I'm not going to pay a premium for any caps that can not stand up to daily use, no matter how attractive they are. Can anyone allay my fears about the pad printing process, as executed by GMK?
A lesson learned with a recent drop for a GMK set with pad printed legends was that their use on a key cap set design is controversial and a reason to complain and to not get into the buy; people that are accustomed to the cheap pad printing used in stock key cap sets think that GMK pad printing will run off quickly, as quickly as those cheap sets printing. My experience with OG Cherry is that they last for ages with no signs of wear, but I cannot say that the same applies to GMK. This is one important point, no one has long time experience with GMK pad printing to offer witness testimony on its longevity. Considering this you may try to quote side printing, that may rule this out as a potential issue and another reason for people not to get into the buy. Besides, having these legends side pad printed would be a first and it could make this one a very special set on its own right, a set that will be a legend. If the quotation is too high, you may re-consider the use of pad printing, because in an expensive set like this there is no room for the risk to have a worn off legend after few months.
A lesson learned with a recent drop for a GMK set with pad printed legends was that their use on a key cap set design is controversial and a reason to complain and to not get into the buy; people that are accustomed to the cheap pad printing used in stock key cap sets think that GMK pad printing will run off quickly, as quickly as those cheap sets printing. My experience with OG Cherry is that they last for ages with no signs of wear, but I cannot say that the same applies to GMK. This is one important point, no one has long time experience with GMK pad printing to offer witness testimony on its longevity. Considering this you may try to quote side printing, that may rule this out as a potential issue and another reason for people not to get into the buy. Besides, having these legends side pad printed would be a first and it could make this one a very special set on its own right, a set that will be a legend. If the quotation is too high, you may re-consider the use of pad printing, because in an expensive set like this there is no room for the risk to have a worn off legend after few months.
I share your concerns about pad printing. We all know that it doesn't hold up very well on the budget cap sets, but how long lasting is GMK's pad printing process? I don't store my boards inside of display cases, I use them. I'm not going to pay a premium for any caps that can not stand up to daily use, no matter how attractive they are. Can anyone allay my fears about the pad printing process, as executed by GMK?
i would suggest you check out the electric bluegaloo thread. there were side-printed legends on some of those caps. incredibly good quality. i dont know if anyone can attest to the longevity of GMK's pad printing, but the legend quality is certainly some of the best in the world
Will the R4 ISO alpha key be blank?
I'd prefer any legend on it instead of none. Otherwise it will stick out...
That totally depends on what people want. I went with the blank out of convention.
Posting for updates on this. :thumb:
Posting for updates on this. :thumb:
Finishing up some end of semester grading and writing, but will pick it back up soon! Hoping to finalize the design and get renders and price info during the summer.
Ha Tintoret, don't worry. School and other real life stuff always comes first.Cool. Eagerly waiting for this to come into fruitionPosting for updates on this. :thumb:Finishing up some end of semester grading and writing, but will pick it back up soon! Hoping to finalize the design and get renders and price info during the summer.
Love this. Will definitely be supporting it when it comes to fruition.
Just one note: It might just be my screen or my eyes but to me it appears that the legends should be V2 and not N6. Its a little hard to tell what the actual color is on the NASA PGSC from the photos and I think ideally it would be somewhere between those two colors but to my eyes it looks like V2 is closer to the color you have in your rendering.
Wow! what a render.
Any chance to have an accented yellow/orange ISO Enter key like the ANSI Enter included?
You may be right. KLE is a bit finicky for color accuracy. Although more of an amber would match the 1530, I went with the N6 because it seemed closer and is a dead ringer for the yellow on the first generation Compass. It would also avoid just reproducing the V2 on N9 from SkiData+.
How could anyone not love this?MoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/YuBxy4p.jpg)
Wow! what a render.
Any chance to have an accented yellow/orange ISO Enter key like the ANSI Enter included?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/uPLlfgV.jpg)
Seriously though, I'll definitely throw in another ISO enter if the demand is high enough. Otherwise got to keep the extras to a minimum.
Wow! what a render.
Any chance to have an accented yellow/orange ISO Enter key like the ANSI Enter included?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/uPLlfgV.jpg)
Seriously though, I'll definitely throw in another ISO enter if the demand is high enough. Otherwise got to keep the extras to a minimum.
@tintoret:
Any update on this? This set shall be produced.
A set like this deserves to be in any serious mechanical keyboard user and collector's collection, it will be like having a sample of one of the best examples of keyboard history, a keyboard serving as part of a high tech, for its era, computer system; by its colors alone, it would be one of the best looking key set that it is also very classy, that has just the right amount of orange and cyan highlights; just in case those attributes may not be enough, it will be manufactured by GMK, what else a keyboard lover could ask for in a set.
In for one once the GB starts, subscribed :thumb:
In for one once the GB starts, subscribed :thumb:
Same, would most likely be in for two.
Some group buy leaders are hype masters, that are posting all the time, as if they were full time geekhackers; in the other hand, the GB leader for this set is just like you and me, a mech-keyboard enthusiast, that has had a brilliant idea: to make a GMK set after the famous Grid computer, that was a landmark in portable computers history. Do not be fooled, this thread is not bumped all the time, nor the OP is claiming to have fixed GMK molding process; this is not a colorful orange, neither a manly unicorn mix; but, this is a set that any serious mechanical keyboard aficionado deserves to have and use, imagine a sixty keyboard fully dressed with a piece of PC history; now, you would be able to type on a museum quality device, everyday...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zM6ZPsh.jpg)
Some group buy leaders are hype masters, that are posting all the time, as if they were full time geekhackers; in the other hand, the GB leader for this set is just like you and me, a mech-keyboard enthusiast, that has had a brilliant idea: to make a GMK set after the famous Grid computer, that was a landmark in portable computers history. Do not be fooled, this thread is not bumped all the time, nor the OP is claiming to have fixed GMK molding process; this is not a colorful orange, neither a manly unicorn mix; but, this is a set that any serious mechanical keyboard aficionado deserves to have and use, imagine a sixty keyboard fully dressed with a piece of PC history; now, you would be able to type on a museum quality device, everyday...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zM6ZPsh.jpg)
Thanks! Yeah, I've been pretty busy with life, but I'm really excited to see if we can get this set to production. It has not been forgotten! For those asking about the poll, the results seem to be indecisively hovering around 50-50. I'd love to see a top printed set for aesthetic reasons, but I want to be sure that the legend quality will be up to par and I share everyone's ambivalence about the durability of pad printing. It would be a shame to put together a recreation set that doesn't last. So it's likely the set won't run until there is a stronger general impression about the quality of GMKs contemporary pad printing process. (Maybe after some feedback from the folks who picked up Royal Alpha?)
In the meantime I'd love to hear feedback about what requests people have for layout support, and any other thoughts on how to improve the set. Also, since this would be my first GB, it's likely it would need to go through a vendor, or with support from a more experienced GH member so that people feel more secure in participating.
With white on black currently running, wouldn't this have more success as an add-on?
Needs bars, obviously.
With white on black currently running, wouldn't this have more success as an add-on?
Needs bars, obviously.
There's no point imo, you'd only use ~15 alpha keys and that's it, making an add-on ~100+ keys anyway. So there's no point.
Also, soon...
+1 for top printed, there is a noticeable texture difference but the quality is outstanding and will last a very long time. I wasn't a fan of this set when I first saw it but it's really grown on me, I'll definitely try to participate if possible. :thumb:
With white on black currently running, wouldn't this have more success as an add-on?
Needs bars, obviously.
There's no point imo, you'd only use ~15 alpha keys and that's it, making an add-on ~100+ keys anyway. So there's no point.
Also, soon...
+1 for top printed, there is a noticeable texture difference but the quality is outstanding and will last a very long time. I wasn't a fan of this set when I first saw it but it's really grown on me, I'll definitely try to participate if possible. :thumb:
With white on black currently running, wouldn't this have more success as an add-on?
Needs bars, obviously.
There's no point imo, you'd only use ~15 alpha keys and that's it, making an add-on ~100+ keys anyway. So there's no point.
Also, soon...
+1 for top printed, there is a noticeable texture difference but the quality is outstanding and will last a very long time. I wasn't a fan of this set when I first saw it but it's really grown on me, I'll definitely try to participate if possible. :thumb:
With white on black currently running, wouldn't this have more success as an add-on?
Needs bars, obviously.
There's no point imo, you'd only use ~15 alpha keys and that's it, making an add-on ~100+ keys anyway. So there's no point.
Also, soon...
+1 for top printed, there is a noticeable texture difference but the quality is outstanding and will last a very long time. I wasn't a fan of this set when I first saw it but it's really grown on me, I'll definitely try to participate if possible. :thumb:
The number of poll responses has been really encouraging. Top-printing is winning out, but the margin is pretty thin. I'm also really glad to hear that the folks with printed sets have been satisfied with the quality. As for an update, I've been caught up with some heavy research work and haven't had much time to put in, but I hope to pick things back up soon.
AZiMUTH has not been forgotten!
Hi guys, I may be a bit late to the party here, but I'm hoping to chime in on the pad print discussion. I've got on hand a Dolch set (one of Ivan's GB) which has ISO-UK legends front-printed on some of the caps, and to compare, I've got ISO-UK Dolch cap from an actual Dolch Pac keyboard. Here's a quick comparison:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/5DJKDZG.jpg)
The quality of the printing is good, and the size/font of the printed legends is a perfect match with the actual double-shot legends, so I have good confidence in GMK's pad printing process. As far as the set go, I think pad-printing of the special legends would be a good way forward (I have taken another photo here if you want to have a better look but sorry for the potato quality photos: https://imgur.com/a/6xn4X (https://imgur.com/a/6xn4X))
As a side request, is it possible to have the ISO-UK legends printed onto the relevant caps (be it side-print or front-print)? I think it would fit with the overall theme (since quite a few keys already have sublegends) and it would boost the desirability of the set. I for one would be ecstatic if this was possible (basically 6 keys needs to be changed just like the way these Dolch caps were done). Full ISO doubleshot keys would be ideal really, but any accommodation to a full ISO-UK coverage would get an instant buy from me!
Let me know if this is possible without significantly affecting the set price.
I think the set with side printed legends for the UK layout would rock; I just hope, it would not cost too much more because of the side printing.
Will the R4 ISO alpha key be blank?
I'd prefer any legend on it instead of none. Otherwise it will stick out...
Voted for side printing, keep the less durable print out of wear's way. Really hope this goes ahead, the inspiration and renders both are fantastic.+1
Hey Tintoret,
I ACTUALLY HAVE A GRiD 1530 with the Gas-Plasma Display that still works (and Battery still lasts 40 minutes). This is me playing Ultima 3 over the Turkey Day Holiday. Let me know if you need more detailed pictures or other items to get a perfect match.Show Image(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ra3oW3ujyEijVETo4FfhcAUQb4JsYBM4Nq6TeUP6CKX_O4KihHRV818O1A2xvCJ8cbNqw-3zcr4ZAhywrTtPmntk4Vb0ClEBXU08pPkMNDy36HuZ_fPMjpUAJLqvW_Fd4B7ERdcZ8YHRLdnOWSGZ_ibABmCpTfrQ5Sv9trm9tMeOI8l6ftIqZwuucRQOD8dTnuZ0a8zWTpZh4YOHVpoP-o9Axsyp3v5IzNFoQF8vac9jQjThsgZJKV6HU9pdtEbZtO4OqjC9KSypOrn5FINH-6adzZ3SQQHIpgte-5i2INsjmiAbvXY-b_Id8uGz2DLLnPaW7RbDrx7k8H52i3chM9PT7RLlCuQpg-f4i-T-EM_bUanOkN30qFGDOQLOHzm09aZOW9MW8v3AFDMzFjeaHWDovg3W-0xChDcTgpQMZj5eqx2CwWj0gUzG0ImcGugqom2atTJVyCIWRycZmPH6-f-NGDpIrGI19IIgfnPaJhZlQAOHk_0ZhYo22LZ1HxwsgJiJyGfET3F9aqvX_59BX7KbBEISaGcHU40fvLrXQWTgLtix8Vxyy0Ql87TG-0utPnZLOKDTfT8q4UjTNg_Kh6xaU713NuO5Vc8vuQ2rmHV9sFzZvA=w2300-h1724-no)
Oh, as a Correction to your statement at the beginning of the post, these are NOT PAD-PRINTED LEGENDS. They are in fact, Triple-Shot. I can supply pictures to this effect if so desired. Quality is GMK-level through and through with really thick full-shot ABS.
Hey Tintoret,
I ACTUALLY HAVE A GRiD 1530 with the Gas-Plasma Display that still works (and Battery still lasts 40 minutes). This is me playing Ultima 3 over the Turkey Day Holiday. Let me know if you need more detailed pictures or other items to get a perfect match.Show Image(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ra3oW3ujyEijVETo4FfhcAUQb4JsYBM4Nq6TeUP6CKX_O4KihHRV818O1A2xvCJ8cbNqw-3zcr4ZAhywrTtPmntk4Vb0ClEBXU08pPkMNDy36HuZ_fPMjpUAJLqvW_Fd4B7ERdcZ8YHRLdnOWSGZ_ibABmCpTfrQ5Sv9trm9tMeOI8l6ftIqZwuucRQOD8dTnuZ0a8zWTpZh4YOHVpoP-o9Axsyp3v5IzNFoQF8vac9jQjThsgZJKV6HU9pdtEbZtO4OqjC9KSypOrn5FINH-6adzZ3SQQHIpgte-5i2INsjmiAbvXY-b_Id8uGz2DLLnPaW7RbDrx7k8H52i3chM9PT7RLlCuQpg-f4i-T-EM_bUanOkN30qFGDOQLOHzm09aZOW9MW8v3AFDMzFjeaHWDovg3W-0xChDcTgpQMZj5eqx2CwWj0gUzG0ImcGugqom2atTJVyCIWRycZmPH6-f-NGDpIrGI19IIgfnPaJhZlQAOHk_0ZhYo22LZ1HxwsgJiJyGfET3F9aqvX_59BX7KbBEISaGcHU40fvLrXQWTgLtix8Vxyy0Ql87TG-0utPnZLOKDTfT8q4UjTNg_Kh6xaU713NuO5Vc8vuQ2rmHV9sFzZvA=w2300-h1724-no)
Oh, as a Correction to your statement at the beginning of the post, these are NOT PAD-PRINTED LEGENDS. They are in fact, Triple-Shot. I can supply pictures to this effect if so desired. Quality is GMK-level through and through with really thick full-shot ABS.
Hey Tintoret,
I ACTUALLY HAVE A GRiD 1530 with the Gas-Plasma Display that still works (and Battery still lasts 40 minutes). This is me playing Ultima 3 over the Turkey Day Holiday. Let me know if you need more detailed pictures or other items to get a perfect match.Show Image(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ra3oW3ujyEijVETo4FfhcAUQb4JsYBM4Nq6TeUP6CKX_O4KihHRV818O1A2xvCJ8cbNqw-3zcr4ZAhywrTtPmntk4Vb0ClEBXU08pPkMNDy36HuZ_fPMjpUAJLqvW_Fd4B7ERdcZ8YHRLdnOWSGZ_ibABmCpTfrQ5Sv9trm9tMeOI8l6ftIqZwuucRQOD8dTnuZ0a8zWTpZh4YOHVpoP-o9Axsyp3v5IzNFoQF8vac9jQjThsgZJKV6HU9pdtEbZtO4OqjC9KSypOrn5FINH-6adzZ3SQQHIpgte-5i2INsjmiAbvXY-b_Id8uGz2DLLnPaW7RbDrx7k8H52i3chM9PT7RLlCuQpg-f4i-T-EM_bUanOkN30qFGDOQLOHzm09aZOW9MW8v3AFDMzFjeaHWDovg3W-0xChDcTgpQMZj5eqx2CwWj0gUzG0ImcGugqom2atTJVyCIWRycZmPH6-f-NGDpIrGI19IIgfnPaJhZlQAOHk_0ZhYo22LZ1HxwsgJiJyGfET3F9aqvX_59BX7KbBEISaGcHU40fvLrXQWTgLtix8Vxyy0Ql87TG-0utPnZLOKDTfT8q4UjTNg_Kh6xaU713NuO5Vc8vuQ2rmHV9sFzZvA=w2300-h1724-no)
Oh, as a Correction to your statement at the beginning of the post, these are NOT PAD-PRINTED LEGENDS. They are in fact, Triple-Shot. I can supply pictures to this effect if so desired. Quality is GMK-level through and through with really thick full-shot ABS.
Hey Tintoret,
I ACTUALLY HAVE A GRiD 1530 with the Gas-Plasma Display that still works (and Battery still lasts 40 minutes). This is me playing Ultima 3 over the Turkey Day Holiday. Let me know if you need more detailed pictures or other items to get a perfect match.Show Image(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ra3oW3ujyEijVETo4FfhcAUQb4JsYBM4Nq6TeUP6CKX_O4KihHRV818O1A2xvCJ8cbNqw-3zcr4ZAhywrTtPmntk4Vb0ClEBXU08pPkMNDy36HuZ_fPMjpUAJLqvW_Fd4B7ERdcZ8YHRLdnOWSGZ_ibABmCpTfrQ5Sv9trm9tMeOI8l6ftIqZwuucRQOD8dTnuZ0a8zWTpZh4YOHVpoP-o9Axsyp3v5IzNFoQF8vac9jQjThsgZJKV6HU9pdtEbZtO4OqjC9KSypOrn5FINH-6adzZ3SQQHIpgte-5i2INsjmiAbvXY-b_Id8uGz2DLLnPaW7RbDrx7k8H52i3chM9PT7RLlCuQpg-f4i-T-EM_bUanOkN30qFGDOQLOHzm09aZOW9MW8v3AFDMzFjeaHWDovg3W-0xChDcTgpQMZj5eqx2CwWj0gUzG0ImcGugqom2atTJVyCIWRycZmPH6-f-NGDpIrGI19IIgfnPaJhZlQAOHk_0ZhYo22LZ1HxwsgJiJyGfET3F9aqvX_59BX7KbBEISaGcHU40fvLrXQWTgLtix8Vxyy0Ql87TG-0utPnZLOKDTfT8q4UjTNg_Kh6xaU713NuO5Vc8vuQ2rmHV9sFzZvA=w2300-h1724-no)
Oh, as a Correction to your statement at the beginning of the post, these are NOT PAD-PRINTED LEGENDS. They are in fact, Triple-Shot. I can supply pictures to this effect if so desired. Quality is GMK-level through and through with really thick full-shot ABS.
Triple-Shot??!
Who was the maker?
So key cap making technology has recessed? Not only they are not able to make double-shot POM yet.
Hey Tintoret,
I ACTUALLY HAVE A GRiD 1530 with the Gas-Plasma Display that still works (and Battery still lasts 40 minutes). This is me playing Ultima 3 over the Turkey Day Holiday. Let me know if you need more detailed pictures or other items to get a perfect match.Show Image(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ra3oW3ujyEijVETo4FfhcAUQb4JsYBM4Nq6TeUP6CKX_O4KihHRV818O1A2xvCJ8cbNqw-3zcr4ZAhywrTtPmntk4Vb0ClEBXU08pPkMNDy36HuZ_fPMjpUAJLqvW_Fd4B7ERdcZ8YHRLdnOWSGZ_ibABmCpTfrQ5Sv9trm9tMeOI8l6ftIqZwuucRQOD8dTnuZ0a8zWTpZh4YOHVpoP-o9Axsyp3v5IzNFoQF8vac9jQjThsgZJKV6HU9pdtEbZtO4OqjC9KSypOrn5FINH-6adzZ3SQQHIpgte-5i2INsjmiAbvXY-b_Id8uGz2DLLnPaW7RbDrx7k8H52i3chM9PT7RLlCuQpg-f4i-T-EM_bUanOkN30qFGDOQLOHzm09aZOW9MW8v3AFDMzFjeaHWDovg3W-0xChDcTgpQMZj5eqx2CwWj0gUzG0ImcGugqom2atTJVyCIWRycZmPH6-f-NGDpIrGI19IIgfnPaJhZlQAOHk_0ZhYo22LZ1HxwsgJiJyGfET3F9aqvX_59BX7KbBEISaGcHU40fvLrXQWTgLtix8Vxyy0Ql87TG-0utPnZLOKDTfT8q4UjTNg_Kh6xaU713NuO5Vc8vuQ2rmHV9sFzZvA=w2300-h1724-no)
Oh, as a Correction to your statement at the beginning of the post, these are NOT PAD-PRINTED LEGENDS. They are in fact, Triple-Shot. I can supply pictures to this effect if so desired. Quality is GMK-level through and through with really thick full-shot ABS.
Triple-Shot??!
Who was the maker?
So key cap making technology has recessed? Not only they are not able to make double-shot POM yet.
Triple shot caps definitely exists, I used to have an old typewriter with triple shot caps. And no, technology hasn't regressed. Much the opposite. But remember, cost-benefit analysis is a thing. It's not cheap to make double shot keycaps, and doubly so for triple shot. That's why manufacturers don't usually bother these days and 90% of the stuff you see on keyboards is pad-print
Some group buy leaders are hype masters, that are posting all the time, as if they were full time geekhackers; in the other hand, the GB leader for this set is just like you and me, a mech-keyboard enthusiast, that has had a brilliant idea: to make a GMK set after the famous Grid computer, that was a landmark in portable computers history. Do not be fooled, this thread is not bumped all the time, nor the OP is claiming to have fixed GMK molding process; this is not a colorful orange, neither a manly unicorn mix; but, this is a set that any serious mechanical keyboard aficionado deserves to have and use, imagine a sixty keyboard fully dressed with a piece of PC history; now, you would be able to type on a museum quality device, everyday...Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zM6ZPsh.jpg)
I'm 100% in love with how this set is looking right now.Last update was from May tho, so..... :-[
Awesome job.
I'm 100% in love with how this set is looking right now.Last update was from May tho, so..... :-[
Awesome job.
You may be right. KLE is a bit finicky for color accuracy. Although more of an amber would match the 1530, I went with the N6 because it seemed closer and is a dead ringer for the yellow on the first generation Compass. It would also avoid just reproducing the V2 on N9 from SkiData+.
How could anyone not love this?MoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/YuBxy4p.jpg)
Looking at this photoShow Image(https://abitoutofplace.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/100_4141.jpg)
You were totally right with picking N6. Cheers. Carry on.
You may be right. KLE is a bit finicky for color accuracy. Although more of an amber would match the 1530, I went with the N6 because it seemed closer and is a dead ringer for the yellow on the first generation Compass. It would also avoid just reproducing the V2 on N9 from SkiData+.
How could anyone not love this?MoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/YuBxy4p.jpg)
Looking at this photoShow Image(https://abitoutofplace.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/100_4141.jpg)
You were totally right with picking N6. Cheers. Carry on.
Is it just me?
The base color of caps on both photos looks not much like N9 but more like CR to me.
You may be right. KLE is a bit finicky for color accuracy. Although more of an amber would match the 1530, I went with the N6 because it seemed closer and is a dead ringer for the yellow on the first generation Compass. It would also avoid just reproducing the V2 on N9 from SkiData+.
How could anyone not love this?MoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/YuBxy4p.jpg)
Looking at this photoShow Image(https://abitoutofplace.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/100_4141.jpg)
You were totally right with picking N6. Cheers. Carry on.
Is it just me?
The base color of caps on both photos looks not much like N9 but more like CR to me.
actually, yeah. it does look like the base color is black in all the pictures. personally, i would like to see this done with N9 base, though.
another great set.. that will be lost to memory.
not looking good my friends.
I still want in on this. = )
another great set.. that will be lost to memory.
not looking good my friends.
Let's hope not.
another great set.. that will be lost to memory.
not looking good my friends.
Let's hope not.
Welcome back OP. I thought this was forgotten already.
The idea of pad printed legends was not that bad at some point. But now, I am sure I do not want any pad printed one, unless it is on the side, where it cannot wear off.
any movement on this? i would love to see this get in the gmk lineup for 2017 before some of these other ICs that have been popping up
same here. SO many GMK sets, but this is about the only one other than Forge that I want.
The last post of the OP was back on March. It seems improbable this takes off any time soon.
The last post of the OP was back on March. It seems improbable this takes off any time soon.
For the record, I'm still around. I'm hesitant to move on this, in part because the aesthetic is pretty dependent on top secondary legends that could only be implemented through pad printing, which is generally unpopular, and in part because there has been a massive increase in the number of GMK sets run/proposed compared to when this project started, which is a hurdle in terms of meeting MOQ absent support from a vendor with better exposure and infrastructure. If there are any vendors interested, or if anyone has contacts that might be, I'd love to Take this forward. But it doesn't seem like something I could do individually.
The last post of the OP was back on March. It seems improbable this takes off any time soon.
For the record, I'm still around. I'm hesitant to move on this, in part because the aesthetic is pretty dependent on top secondary legends that could only be implemented through pad printing, which is generally unpopular, and in part because there has been a massive increase in the number of GMK sets run/proposed compared to when this project started, which is a hurdle in terms of meeting MOQ absent support from a vendor with better exposure and infrastructure. If there are any vendors interested, or if anyone has contacts that might be, I'd love to Take this forward. But it doesn't seem like something I could do individually.
I want this set so bad! With these kickass renders you could generate enough hype on r/mk to put a vote on Massdrop. Make this happen!!!!!!
Yeah, but they are the most wide reaching and with 2 duds in a row, they'll want a good keyset in their queueI want this set so bad! With these kickass renders you could generate enough hype on r/mk to put a vote on Massdrop. Make this happen!!!!!!
Massdrop? Bad idea, unless you live within ConUS
Yeah, but they are the most wide reaching and with 2 duds in a row, they'll want a good keyset in their queueI want this set so bad! With these kickass renders you could generate enough hype on r/mk to put a vote on Massdrop. Make this happen!!!!!!
Massdrop? Bad idea, unless you live within ConUS
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Yeah, but they are the most wide reaching and with 2 duds in a row, they'll want a good keyset in their queueI want this set so bad! With these kickass renders you could generate enough hype on r/mk to put a vote on Massdrop. Make this happen!!!!!!
Massdrop? Bad idea, unless you live within ConUS
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It's because they get the most traffic. Most people aren't confident dropping $200 on a Google form, with a small keeb company that's seemingly run by one guy. Their GBs are always the largestYeah, but they are the most wide reaching and with 2 duds in a row, they'll want a good keyset in their queueI want this set so bad! With these kickass renders you could generate enough hype on r/mk to put a vote on Massdrop. Make this happen!!!!!!
Massdrop? Bad idea, unless you live within ConUS
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Or maybe they will have 3 duds in a row. I don't see the point of keep giving them second chances like this. This feels like an abusive relationship.
It's because they get the most traffic. Most people aren't confident dropping $200 on a Google form, with a small keeb company that's seemingly run by one guy. Their GBs are always the largestYeah, but they are the most wide reaching and with 2 duds in a row, they'll want a good keyset in their queueI want this set so bad! With these kickass renders you could generate enough hype on r/mk to put a vote on Massdrop. Make this happen!!!!!!
Massdrop? Bad idea, unless you live within ConUS
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Or maybe they will have 3 duds in a row. I don't see the point of keep giving them second chances like this. This feels like an abusive relationship.
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necro-bumping (?)
I hope the IC still live enough to get the GB thread.
necro-bumping (?)
I hope the IC still live enough to get the GB thread.
I hope it too. It is doubtful though. The thread has not had any update in months so far.
I am missing this project so much. :(Me too man. This set can definitely be dyesubbed.
I like it, but I'm not so sure about the F Row.
And a suggestion, I would consider having the sub legends side printed as a lot of people would be pretty upset about it being worn down.
Stay with your original design. This set is a piece of art, don't compromise! So glad to see this set come back online!!!!I like it, but I'm not so sure about the F Row.
And a suggestion, I would consider having the sub legends side printed as a lot of people would be pretty upset about it being worn down.
The f row and top legends will likely stay as is to keep the design true to the original, but the plan is to see if triple shot is possible or else to go with high-quality printing.
In case you were not aware JTK does triple shot but I am all for you getting GMK to finally do triple shot.I like it, but I'm not so sure about the F Row.
And a suggestion, I would consider having the sub legends side printed as a lot of people would be pretty upset about it being worn down.
The f row and top legends will likely stay as is to keep the design true to the original, but the plan is to see if triple shot is possible or else to go with high-quality printing.
I like it, but I'm not so sure about the F Row.
And a suggestion, I would consider having the sub legends side printed as a lot of people would be pretty upset about it being worn down.
The f row and top legends will likely stay as is to keep the design true to the original, but the plan is to see if triple shot is possible or else to go with high-quality printing.
JTK has produced a triple shot key set; they may be interested in producing this design as well. Not sure about the cost of new sublegends molds though.I like it, but I'm not so sure about the F Row.
And a suggestion, I would consider having the sub legends side printed as a lot of people would be pretty upset about it being worn down.
The f row and top legends will likely stay as is to keep the design true to the original, but the plan is to see if triple shot is possible or else to go with high-quality printing.
JTK has produced a triple shot key set; they may be interested in producing this design as well. Not sure about the cost of new sublegends molds though.I like it, but I'm not so sure about the F Row.
And a suggestion, I would consider having the sub legends side printed as a lot of people would be pretty upset about it being worn down.
The f row and top legends will likely stay as is to keep the design true to the original, but the plan is to see if triple shot is possible or else to go with high-quality printing.
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/jtk/products/jtk-tscc
I'd love to see JTK attempt this, triple shot would be amazing!Besides, JTK's pricing is awesome. Haven't tried them yet, so this would be an good opportunity to do it, with a really nice set, not the usual boring colors.
If JTK is smart with their tooling, they could have the sublegends be modular, meaning the sublegends can be arranged for any key cap of the same row/profile.
sorry to be reviving a dead thread. but I still want to see this happen!You might want to check this out https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114662.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114662.0)
sorry to be reviving a dead thread. but I still want to see this happen!You might want to check this out https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114662.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114662.0)