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Maybe you can joing "forces" (hehe) with Matt3o and his X-Wing inspired set: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52512.0
Or have shared novelties and make one set an "extension" of the other? Or keep them separate if the colourways can't match up, I'm sure true diehard Star Wars fans wouldn't mind having more keycap options.
Maybe you can joing "forces" (hehe) with Matt3o and his X-Wing inspired set: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52512.0
Or have shared novelties and make one set an "extension" of the other? Or keep them separate if the colourways can't match up, I'm sure true diehard Star Wars fans wouldn't mind having more keycap options.
I had a quick chat with him already but I think we'll probably just continue with our own things for now. I hope he does get that out eventually. :cool:
Maybe you can joing "forces" (hehe) with Matt3o and his X-Wing inspired set: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=52512.0
Or have shared novelties and make one set an "extension" of the other? Or keep them separate if the colourways can't match up, I'm sure true diehard Star Wars fans wouldn't mind having more keycap options.
I had a quick chat with him already but I think we'll probably just continue with our own things for now. I hope he does get that out eventually. :cool:
Great! :thumb:
Keep on rocking!
How about an A-Wing novelty cap?
BTW, if you want to match the red, yellow and/or grey to what they used on the helmets and props in the movies, you need to look no further than Humbrol enamel paints - because those are what they used. The range was limited back in the 1970's, so look at the lowest paint numbers first.
'I have a bad feeling about this,' said my wallet.
Very cool idea. Got to think of some way to get those trademarked legends made!
'I have a bad feeling about this,' said my wallet.
Interesting idea. I'll be following this. :thumb:
Yes, if you use DSA or DCS you could make dyesub alphas with the rest doubleshot, but the dyesubbed caps would be PBT and the rest ABS. If you go for dark legends everywhere you could dyesub the whole set. Leaves more options for legends / characters, but limits you to DCS, DSA and Cherry profiles. Also, for DCS and DSA you have to use the PBT colours from SP: http://deskthority.net/wiki/Signature_Plastics_PBT_colours
I think Gateron can mix up custom PBT colours, but they seem to be slow with this sort of thing, I think this is what Ivan did for the Black on Black PBT GB. If you go this route, you also have to get them dyesubbed by a third party (like IMSTO), whereas SP can do everything in-house.
Anyone have other thoughts on profile or should I get some type of poll set up?
Yes, if you use DSA or DCS you could make dyesub alphas with the rest doubleshot, but the dyesubbed caps would be PBT and the rest ABS.
Yes, if you use DSA or DCS you could make dyesub alphas with the rest doubleshot, but the dyesubbed caps would be PBT and the rest ABS.
Alphas would be doubleshot, modifiers would be dyesub
Yes, if you use DSA or DCS you could make dyesub alphas with the rest doubleshot, but the dyesubbed caps would be PBT and the rest ABS.
Alphas would be doubleshot, modifiers would be dyesub
I believe he was referring to the dark legend version of the "Aurebesh" alphas being dyesubbed and the "rest" (modifiers, etc) doubleshot. It would be quite expensive to make the alphas doubleshot since they'd have to cut legend molds for all the letters.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that I NEED the TKL w/Gauntlets.
This is an awesome looking set!
The orange was pretty glaring at first, but taking another shot I think I can work with this!
A lot of orange keycaps out there lately. First Skidata+, then JTK, and now possibly this and the orange mods in Green Screen.
This is not a bad thing at all.
A lot of orange keycaps out there lately. First Skidata+, then JTK, and now possibly this and the orange mods in Green Screen.
This is not a bad thing at all.
I agree. That's one reason I'm playing with some other options as I know Carbon had an orange alpha option, then the 2 you mentions. I'm trying to keep it looking like other sets, while still sticking to the theme as much as possible. I didn't cross check to see if any of these colorways had similarities, so hopefully they don't lol.
And on second glance, I could probably do the first 2 kits combined in to 1 set by offering an alternate alpha option if there was interest.
Nice keyset design! Any chance of being sued by whoever that owns the rights to SW?
Otherwise, the set looks good, if there are no legal issues. ^-^
I've updated the OP with a bunch of updates that I've been working on. Also, after a quick email with Melissa from SP and a message to CQ_Cumbers, I will be adding a couple orange and yellow polycarb keycaps to represent the helmet visors. I'm not exactly sure what keys yet, but I tossed a couple in the novelties kit for now.
I'm really liking the new colorway, not so much in-your-face with orange. Let me know what everyone thinks. :thumb:
Thanks to everyone that has showed interest, commented, left feedback or messaged me so far!
Oh and 1 other thing.. I hope to have some info back soon regarding the X-wing and Rebel logo novelties.
I've updated the OP with a bunch of updates that I've been working on. Also, after a quick email with Melissa from SP and a message to CQ_Cumbers, I will be adding a couple orange and yellow polycarb keycaps to represent the helmet visors. I'm not exactly sure what keys yet, but I tossed a couple in the novelties kit for now.
I'm really liking the new colorway, not so much in-your-face with orange. Let me know what everyone thinks. :thumb:
Thanks to everyone that has showed interest, commented, left feedback or messaged me so far!
Oh and 1 other thing.. I hope to have some info back soon regarding the X-wing and Rebel logo novelties.
Really diggin it - and love the polycarb visor idea too. I'd buy this is pretty much any profile but DSA personally :D
Nice keyset design! Any chance of being sued by whoever that owns the rights to SW?
Otherwise, the set looks good, if there are no legal issues. ^-^
The only way would be the novelties with the xwing and rebel logo, neither of which will probably make it unfortunately.
Thanks to everyone else that checked it out and left feedback. New renders will be up soon.
Nice keyset design! Any chance of being sued by whoever that owns the rights to SW?
Otherwise, the set looks good, if there are no legal issues. ^-^
The only way would be the novelties with the xwing and rebel logo, neither of which will probably make it unfortunately.
Thanks to everyone else that checked it out and left feedback. New renders will be up soon.
I saw a custom key in keypuller with the Lambda logo made by Signature Plastics, and I was wondering if Valve agreed to it. Unlikely that Disney would let you use Star Wars related images, but I'm curious how it worked for the Lambda key.
Just a note about the polycarbonate keys. In 2.25u or 2.75u sizes the inserts (legend support grid / first shot) are a different size to the key, so they may not look quite as nice in polycarbonate as the 1u. Have a look at the underside of some SA profile Enter and Shift keys to see what I mean:
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2u Row 1 Backspace, 2.25u Row 3 Enter, 2.75u Row 3 Shift.
Note how the 2.25u has gaps either side of the support and the 2.75u has it shifted over to the right (left side when viewed from the top of the cap). I'm not yet sure what the Row 4 version support looks like, but should have that info soon.
Will there be an international kit?
Just a note about the polycarbonate keys. In 2.25u or 2.75u sizes the inserts (legend support grid / first shot) are a different size to the key, so they may not look quite as nice in polycarbonate as the 1u. Have a look at the underside of some SA profile Enter and Shift keys to see what I mean:
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2u Row 1 Backspace, 2.25u Row 3 Enter, 2.75u Row 3 Shift.
Note how the 2.25u has gaps either side of the support and the 2.75u has it shifted over to the right (left side when viewed from the top of the cap). I'm not yet sure what the Row 4 version support looks like, but should have that info soon.
Would that affect a blank cap as well, or just if the cap had a doubleshot legend?
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Just looked over the renders again. No stepped Caps Lock? You can probably throw that in the Adapter Kit.
I was already swooning over this set, but putting in the Aurebesh font is what triggered me. Will you be able to get that printed? Isn't it trademarked?
I agree. Really, really like the Aurebesh, but not sure how feasible it is. I'd imagine it wouldn't be too bad if it's dye subbed DSA, but getting SA legends cut for all of them may be too expensive. Not sure what that runs. Maybe having them front printed like the PETSCII characters on Retro would be a possibility.
Got some PC colour chips in yesterday, I'll try to get a good pic of the yellow and orange clear ones for you. They're very close to the LEGO colours (although the orange is pehaps a hair lighter) in case that helps you decide.
I like the idea of front pad printed Aurebesh, like the PETSCII from Retro SA. You don't have to limit it to alphas, either, you can do a full set of Aurebesh like Ivan did (although I believe one or two symbols are incorrect):Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/AN9czTH.jpg)
Use one of the freely available Aurebesh fonts? Plenty of them to chose from.
We'll see what happens. I'm still not sure if that is a trademarked font or not. I'm waiting to hear back.
We'll see what happens. I'm still not sure if that is a trademarked font or not. I'm waiting to hear back.
Not positive that's going to be an issue.
http://nortonlawcorp.com/can-i-trademark-it/trademark-a-font/ (http://nortonlawcorp.com/can-i-trademark-it/trademark-a-font/)
http://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=unesco_font_lic (http://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?site_id=nrsi&id=unesco_font_lic)
So you might need to be careful but so long as you're not buying a commercial package of Auberesh fonts, it seems to be okay. Given the number of freely available versions online, it seems like there are options to use while avoiding issues. Worst case, you end up running it by an attorney as well.
Curious to see if they actually reply or not, though.
Here's a quick pic showing most of the Signature Plastics clear polycarbonate colours (there's also a sort of pinky red / rose clear colour which isn't in the pic) along with the similar LEGO colours for reference. I couldn't get enough light on the scene so it's taken with the built-in flash, but it's pretty accurate to how they look in real life. The yellow is a very little darker than the LEGO one, but the orange is almost exact.
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Here's a quick pic showing most of the Signature Plastics clear polycarbonate colours (there's also a sort of pinky red / rose clear colour which isn't in the pic) along with the similar LEGO colours for reference. I couldn't get enough light on the scene so it's taken with the built-in flash, but it's pretty accurate to how they look in real life. The yellow is a very little darker than the LEGO one, but the orange is almost exact.
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Is this in the right spot? Lol
Here's a quick pic showing most of the Signature Plastics clear polycarbonate colours (there's also a sort of pinky red / rose clear colour which isn't in the pic) along with the similar LEGO colours for reference. I couldn't get enough light on the scene so it's taken with the built-in flash, but it's pretty accurate to how they look in real life. The yellow is a very little darker than the LEGO one, but the orange is almost exact.
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Is this in the right spot? Lol
Yes. I'm working on some ideas to simulate the helmet visor in some way. Oobly posted those to show me the colors of the polycarb caps.
Thanks again Oobly, I appreciate it!
That orange cap / white alpha looks awesome. That alone makes it look fantastic.
For Aurebesh (sp?), text can't be protected. Of course, this is Disney we're talking about. Personally, I'm not overly concerned about that as I'd want the standard legends but I'm sure a lot of others would love that font. If possibly you might try to find a legal friend that can chime in on the font bit but given the availability of them on the internet combined with the US copyright office stating explicitly that they're uncopyrightable, there's a fair chance it's okay. Still, I'm sure you'd rather a strong level of certainty on this.
Glad to see this is still a go! Great work on the Aurebesh as well. Will there be homing keys for that add on as well?
Would there be a reversed option? So Orange mods and White alphas?
Glad to see this is still a go! Great work on the Aurebesh as well. Will there be homing keys for that add on as well?
Added F and J homing keys.Would there be a reversed option? So Orange mods and White alphas?
I thought about breaking alphas and mods in to 2 separate sets each, with white and orange being offered for both, I was just worried about MOQ. If this set somehow draws a boat load of interest and that becomes a commonly requested thing, I will do that.
Glad to see this is still a go! Great work on the Aurebesh as well. Will there be homing keys for that add on as well?
Added F and J homing keys.Would there be a reversed option? So Orange mods and White alphas?
I thought about breaking alphas and mods in to 2 separate sets each, with white and orange being offered for both, I was just worried about MOQ. If this set somehow draws a boat load of interest and that becomes a commonly requested thing, I will do that.
Don't care much for Star Wars stuff
Glad to see this is still a go! Great work on the Aurebesh as well. Will there be homing keys for that add on as well?
Added F and J homing keys.Would there be a reversed option? So Orange mods and White alphas?
I thought about breaking alphas and mods in to 2 separate sets each, with white and orange being offered for both, I was just worried about MOQ. If this set somehow draws a boat load of interest and that becomes a commonly requested thing, I will do that.
Could keep them together but just sell a reversed version of the whole main kit?
Don't care much for Star Wars stuffShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/zdG2rdR.gif)Glad to see this is still a go! Great work on the Aurebesh as well. Will there be homing keys for that add on as well?
Added F and J homing keys.Would there be a reversed option? So Orange mods and White alphas?
I thought about breaking alphas and mods in to 2 separate sets each, with white and orange being offered for both, I was just worried about MOQ. If this set somehow draws a boat load of interest and that becomes a commonly requested thing, I will do that.
Could keep them together but just sell a reversed version of the whole main kit?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/EgoLFcc.png)
Glad to see this is still a go! Great work on the Aurebesh as well. Will there be homing keys for that add on as well?
Added F and J homing keys.Would there be a reversed option? So Orange mods and White alphas?
I thought about breaking alphas and mods in to 2 separate sets each, with white and orange being offered for both, I was just worried about MOQ. If this set somehow draws a boat load of interest and that becomes a commonly requested thing, I will do that.
Looks like there's two sets working up here. I see some orange cap / white legend fans and white cap / orange legend fans. Not a bad place to be, really. There's always the concern of MoQ with regard to running multiple options like that but I recall at least one or two sets doing something like that (didn't Penumbra offer two separate alpha options or am I not remembering that correctly?)
Looks like there's two sets working up here. I see some orange cap / white legend fans and white cap / orange legend fans. Not a bad place to be, really. There's always the concern of MoQ with regard to running multiple options like that but I recall at least one or two sets doing something like that (didn't Penumbra offer two separate alpha options or am I not remembering that correctly?)
Penumbra did, as did the more recent Carbon.
Out of curiosity, what about flipping the modifier colors? When I was playing around with an orange set, I recall several shades of gray for the caps looking pretty good.
I'd be on this if it were SA or GMK.
Out of curiosity, what about flipping the modifier colors? When I was playing around with an orange set, I recall several shades of gray for the caps looking pretty good.
I tried that last night actually and I think it might be better to just do the Orange alphas but have a choice of either white/black or black/white mods as I think that keeps with the theme quite well.I'd be on this if it were SA or GMK.
It will be SA. I was planning on a R3 set but sculpted seems to be the way to go now.
Out of curiosity, what about flipping the modifier colors? When I was playing around with an orange set, I recall several shades of gray for the caps looking pretty good.
I tried that last night actually and I think it might be better to just do the Orange alphas but have a choice of either white/black or black/white mods as I think that keeps with the theme quite well.I'd be on this if it were SA or GMK.
It will be SA. I was planning on a R3 set but sculpted seems to be the way to go now.
Hmmm, you thinking of NN caps with WA legends? That could work given the gloves/boots. I was thinking more the gray as seen on the box along with the straps. That could work as well.
A couple of other colorways I was messing with:when this go to GB broShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/0vmQFjT.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dt4h3Qq.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/0emes5U.png)
Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
Hmm..Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Si6Io8n.png)
Hmm..Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/Si6Io8n.png)
So Aurebesh is out?
So Aurebesh is out?
There's going to be an added cost associated with it. You can read up on that in the Yuri IC thread.
So Aurebesh is out?
There's going to be an added cost associated with it. You can read up on that in the Yuri IC thread.
I intend on making them happen. How? I'm not sure. To be doubleshot, that's about $1400. Now IF 100 sets sold, that's only $14 each added on [I think, I still need to figure out what's involved with custom molds]. They could be pad printed, but I don't know if that's possible with the rest of the set being doubleshot. I'll work on that when I get the base of the set near finished.
So Aurebesh is out?
There's going to be an added cost associated with it. You can read up on that in the Yuri IC thread.
I intend on making them happen. How? I'm not sure. To be doubleshot, that's about $1400. Now IF 100 sets sold, that's only $14 each added on [I think, I still need to figure out what's involved with custom molds]. They could be pad printed, but I don't know if that's possible with the rest of the set being doubleshot. I'll work on that when I get the base of the set near finished.
Also @Niomosy, I was messing around a bit earlier and was thinking about doing something like this:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/csGWOIe.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZWAuTJO.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fBsxseC.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dRuLwui.png)
I think that would be a decent way to incorporate orange, gray, black and white options. I would probably add in at least a 7u spacebar as well if I don't just do a seperate 'Bars' pack.
this is really cool
thumbs up
So Aurebesh is out?
There's going to be an added cost associated with it. You can read up on that in the Yuri IC thread.
I intend on making them happen. How? I'm not sure. To be doubleshot, that's about $1400. Now IF 100 sets sold, that's only $14 each added on [I think, I still need to figure out what's involved with custom molds]. They could be pad printed, but I don't know if that's possible with the rest of the set being doubleshot. I'll work on that when I get the base of the set near finished.
I have the SA Retro set with front printed PETSCII characters and they turned out great. That may be a less expensive option to explore. Doubleshot Aurebesh would be ideal, however, and I'm definitely in for that. I'm not sure how much of a pain it is to run it through Massdrop, but I suspect if you did it through them there would be enough orders to spread the legend cost around quite a bit.
So Aurebesh is out?
There's going to be an added cost associated with it. You can read up on that in the Yuri IC thread.
I intend on making them happen. How? I'm not sure. To be doubleshot, that's about $1400. Now IF 100 sets sold, that's only $14 each added on [I think, I still need to figure out what's involved with custom molds]. They could be pad printed, but I don't know if that's possible with the rest of the set being doubleshot. I'll work on that when I get the base of the set near finished.
Also @Niomosy, I was messing around a bit earlier and was thinking about doing something like this:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/csGWOIe.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ZWAuTJO.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/fBsxseC.png)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/dRuLwui.png)
I think that would be a decent way to incorporate orange, gray, black and white options. I would probably add in at least a 7u spacebar as well if I don't just do a seperate 'Bars' pack.
Wow, that's a nice combination there for people. Both white/black and light gray/black are popular choices so it covers a lot of ground. It will be interesting to see which modifiers group ends up more popular.
It is definitely a sweet looking set. I personally love the Aurebesh lettering. Just ordered the Elven set off of Massdrop. I know what the characters look like, so the new weird ideas really catch my attention. Either way a lovely set.
Nice. Personally, I'm a bigger fan of that light gray for the mods than the white/black but both look good. The last pic with everything put together looks solid.
Nice. Personally, I'm a bigger fan of that light gray for the mods than the white/black but both look good. The last pic with everything put together looks solid.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/j3q1uFx.png)
A 60% for you. :-*
OP also updated to add all the recent changes discussed.
Nice. Personally, I'm a bigger fan of that light gray for the mods than the white/black but both look good. The last pic with everything put together looks solid.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/j3q1uFx.png)
A 60% for you. :-*
OP also updated to add all the recent changes discussed.
That's pretty damn awesome. I like it. It could end up being a nice Christmas present at the rate SA sets are going ;)
The grey is looking great! And the Aurebesh would definitely be tempting, hope you can make that work somehow!
Star Wars+ favorite colors = Lovin' it
So realistically what are we looking at for the Aerbesh set? How long to make if they even can? When would they drop? Estimate (Roughly) on cost?
With 30ish novelties/new molds needed to make this a doubleshot set (you couldnt make this dye sub with the current colors) you are looking at about $1,500 just in mods for this set. That will significantly raise the price of the sets and make this one of the most expensive SA sets ever. Just something to consider.
Ah Yuri, yeah that too. Classic space takes the cake with trying to make a new full font for 104 boards. Definitely want to do pmk or MD for these sets if possible.With 30ish novelties/new molds needed to make this a doubleshot set (you couldnt make this dye sub with the current colors) you are looking at about $1,500 just in mods for this set. That will significantly raise the price of the sets and make this one of the most expensive SA sets ever. Just something to consider.
That plus the SA pricing hikes. This one with the Aurebesh and Yuri are looking to be two of the higher-priced sets because of all the added costs. Hopefully both can round up some good followings to help balance that out.
Ah Yuri, yeah that too. Classic space takes the cake with trying to make a new full font for 104 boards. Definitely want to do pmk or MD for these sets if possible.With 30ish novelties/new molds needed to make this a doubleshot set (you couldnt make this dye sub with the current colors) you are looking at about $1,500 just in mods for this set. That will significantly raise the price of the sets and make this one of the most expensive SA sets ever. Just something to consider.
That plus the SA pricing hikes. This one with the Aurebesh and Yuri are looking to be two of the higher-priced sets because of all the added costs. Hopefully both can round up some good followings to help balance that out.
Ah Yuri, yeah that too. Classic space takes the cake with trying to make a new full font for 104 boards. Definitely want to do pmk or MD for these sets if possible.With 30ish novelties/new molds needed to make this a doubleshot set (you couldnt make this dye sub with the current colors) you are looking at about $1,500 just in mods for this set. That will significantly raise the price of the sets and make this one of the most expensive SA sets ever. Just something to consider.
That plus the SA pricing hikes. This one with the Aurebesh and Yuri are looking to be two of the higher-priced sets because of all the added costs. Hopefully both can round up some good followings to help balance that out.
Good point, I forgot about Classic Space. That new font will certainly be a heavy hitter. Wasn't there talk of a cost split across more than one set?
Yeah I'm in all of those emails. It's gonna be interesting for sure. It's really tough to get the full community behind something these days.Ah Yuri, yeah that too. Classic space takes the cake with trying to make a new full font for 104 boards. Definitely want to do pmk or MD for these sets if possible.With 30ish novelties/new molds needed to make this a doubleshot set (you couldnt make this dye sub with the current colors) you are looking at about $1,500 just in mods for this set. That will significantly raise the price of the sets and make this one of the most expensive SA sets ever. Just something to consider.
That plus the SA pricing hikes. This one with the Aurebesh and Yuri are looking to be two of the higher-priced sets because of all the added costs. Hopefully both can round up some good followings to help balance that out.
Good point, I forgot about Classic Space. That new font will certainly be a heavy hitter. Wasn't there talk of a cost split across more than one set?
They were looking to do a fundraiser novelty set for the font, which I think is a bit of a stretch in terms of feasibility.
Yeah but logistics for that are a nightmare. Either way the first set to run with it is going to be astronomically expensive.Ah Yuri, yeah that too. Classic space takes the cake with trying to make a new full font for 104 boards. Definitely want to do pmk or MD for these sets if possible.With 30ish novelties/new molds needed to make this a doubleshot set (you couldnt make this dye sub with the current colors) you are looking at about $1,500 just in mods for this set. That will significantly raise the price of the sets and make this one of the most expensive SA sets ever. Just something to consider.
That plus the SA pricing hikes. This one with the Aurebesh and Yuri are looking to be two of the higher-priced sets because of all the added costs. Hopefully both can round up some good followings to help balance that out.
Good point, I forgot about Classic Space. That new font will certainly be a heavy hitter. Wasn't there talk of a cost split across more than one set?
Random SW question the original V keys located at the bottom, what is or does that mean? My buddy is a huge SW nerd and he didn't even know what it was. Tried to look it up on Google but I was unable to find anything on it.
I got some pricing information from Melissa regarding the Aurebesh alphas:
Doubleshot
25 sets $82.08 per set
50 sets $53.00 per set
100 sets $38.46 per set
Pad Printed
25 sets $37.21 per set
50 sets $32.47 per set
100 sets $30.11 per set
As long as we could hit the 50+ mark for doubleshot, I really don't think that price is bad considering it's 28 custom legends. I'm waiting to hear back if that is the set price, or if they would be cheaper yet if the set was run through MD.
man I would love to see some planck support on this set. Oh god the Aurebesh on the plank oh lord.
I got some pricing information from Melissa regarding the Aurebesh alphas:
Doubleshot
25 sets $82.08 per set
50 sets $53.00 per set
100 sets $38.46 per set
Pad Printed
25 sets $37.21 per set
50 sets $32.47 per set
100 sets $30.11 per set
As long as we could hit the 50+ mark for doubleshot, I really don't think that price is bad considering it's 28 custom legends. I'm waiting to hear back if that is the set price, or if they would be cheaper yet if the set was run through MD.
man I would love to see some planck support on this set. Oh god the Aurebesh on the plank oh lord.
Hot damn I AM IN!!!!!!!!!!! So we start making these today, yes?!
I got some pricing information from Melissa regarding the Aurebesh alphas:
Doubleshot
25 sets $82.08 per set
50 sets $53.00 per set
100 sets $38.46 per set
Pad Printed
25 sets $37.21 per set
50 sets $32.47 per set
100 sets $30.11 per set
As long as we could hit the 50+ mark for doubleshot, I really don't think that price is bad considering it's 28 custom legends. I'm waiting to hear back if that is the set price, or if they would be cheaper yet if the set was run through MD.
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But I already ordered the new KB and set it aside for these caps!
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rdtL7ZD.png)
So hot. Any ETA when this will be launched so I can start saving? ;D
Any way to add a CMD key to the NON STANDARD/ADAPTER KITS? Or maybe a Mac kit?Show Image(https://www.keychatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/keychatter_2015-07-28_18-51-26.jpg)
I'm not too familiar with the Planck layouts out there, but I've started a bit of work..Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/rdtL7ZD.png)
I am curious what it would look like with the black number key style you have in base set around the edges
another thought is maybe we can include standard 1u punctuation with Aurebesh or as a side option so we don't for people to have to purchase base set for those 4 or 5 keys. maybe even Aurebesh punctuation if it doesn't add to much to the cost.
I am curious what it would look like with the black number key style you have in base set around the edges
Something like this?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/49QD6Ji.png)another thought is maybe we can include standard 1u punctuation with Aurebesh or as a side option so we don't for people to have to purchase base set for those 4 or 5 keys. maybe even Aurebesh punctuation if it doesn't add to much to the cost.
That's a good point. I added standard punctuation in to the kit. I'm not going to add anymore to the aurebesh kit as that will add another $200+.
Like I said, I'm not familiar with the planck/atomic layouts, so if you see something that I should add, I would be more than happy too!
Also one thing I noticed and I may be really wrong here , but are you letters mirrored in the aruebesh was the on purpose ?
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Also one thing I noticed and I may be really wrong here , but are you letters mirrored in the aruebesh was the on purpose ?
Nope it is mirrored but not on purpose. I think it is an issue with KEL but I am doing them all individually anyways to send to SP when the time comes so I didn't worry about it.
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Definitely interested! I have been looking for a mito-like set with ergodox kit. This might be it! Is there a Google Doc to fill out some info for interest? Thanks
So the KB for this build and custom Bro Bot arrive next week... We need to make this happen!
Definitely interested! I have been looking for a mito-like set with ergodox kit. This might be it! Is there a Google Doc to fill out some info for interest? Thanks
Nope. Got anything you'd like to see added? Just drop a message here. Since you're interested in an ergo kit, would you rather see white or gray for mods or some combination of both?So the KB for this build and custom Bro Bot arrive next week... We need to make this happen!
It will happen. I just need to toss together some type of international kit and novelties. Novelties I could use some suggestions on so toss those ideas my way! Other than that, kits just need final color tweaks, mainly the ergo and planck kits and it's about done. I plan on getting some 3D renders done as well then probably get it up for vote on MD/PMK.
* Forgot to mention: Planck kit was updated a few days ago and all the Aurebesh was fixed as well.
Definitely interested! I have been looking for a mito-like set with ergodox kit. This might be it! Is there a Google Doc to fill out some info for interest? Thanks
Nope. Got anything you'd like to see added? Just drop a message here. Since you're interested in an ergo kit, would you rather see white or gray for mods or some combination of both?So the KB for this build and custom Bro Bot arrive next week... We need to make this happen!
Looks awesome so far !
It will happen. I just need to toss together some type of international kit and novelties. Novelties I could use some suggestions on so toss those ideas my way! Other than that, kits just need final color tweaks, mainly the ergo and planck kits and it's about done. I plan on getting some 3D renders done as well then probably get it up for vote on MD/PMK.
* Forgot to mention: Planck kit was updated a few days ago and all the Aurebesh was fixed as well.
I'm wondering if there's a chance we could get a gamer kit in aurebesh added???
My wallet is terrified, but interested.
Looks awesome! Sent you a PM pwner.
Was thinking about why no ones does this yesterday and found this thread. Definitely want a set.
However I would like it all in the Basic no english.
Seriously here's what I want to just throw out there for you. Mock up three different sets, your color schemes are fantastic. Orange and white and charcoal are definitely the craze now and it will go excellent with a side project I am working on too geared towards the SW theme. Run the GB through whatever channel you prefer. Then when it ends, run the next theme maybe with legends, maybe not, completely up to you. Own the GB!
Next run add a little extra, take a little out, people will go scrambling trading for the sets and options they wish they bought into and you'll have a better idea of what sold well and what needs to be set aside for another time.
Just some random thoughts tossed on my screen to see what sticks :rolleyes:
should be 3 runs, much like GMK mods and MOZ's royal alpha sets
Yep, but change the names on these sets. After all, there is no resemblance expressed or implied with any keyset as these are simply colorways being applied to various keyboard types. There can also be said that no novelty keys are suggestive of any theme or implied theme. I would edit a few of the posts (#177). Some more ideas can also be added for a super dark black with a dark gray modifier set to remind us of a darker era where untold huge star fleets could only exist
Yep, but change the names on these sets. After all, there is no resemblance expressed or implied with any keyset as these are simply colorways being applied to various keyboard types. There can also be said that no novelty keys are suggestive of any theme or implied theme. I would edit a few of the posts (#177). Some more ideas can also be added for a super dark black with a dark gray modifier set to remind us of a darker era where untold huge star fleets could only exist
I'm not sure I'm totally following you. You are basically saying to change the name and get rid of the Star Wars theme and have no Star Wars inspired novelties? Why would I do that?
Yep, but change the names on these sets. After all, there is no resemblance expressed or implied with any keyset as these are simply colorways being applied to various keyboard types. There can also be said that no novelty keys are suggestive of any theme or implied theme. I would edit a few of the posts (#177). Some more ideas can also be added for a super dark black with a dark gray modifier set to remind us of a darker era where untold huge star fleets could only exist
I'm not sure I'm totally following you. You are basically saying to change the name and get rid of the Star Wars theme and have no Star Wars inspired novelties? Why would I do that?
Its all good man and we are all 100% down on wanting this to run through, its just that we want to go to SP with this whole thing as a made up idea and that it in no way was played off any other known ideas. Theres just an incredible amount of work that you have done already and that doesn't include your time spent putting all this together for us here on geekhack. With much respect and appreciation for what you've done thus far, I'm just putting it out there that we would want to bring this to SP as a Pwner inspired keyset and that's all. Any resemblance to anything fact or fictional is purely coincidence.
Looks great, definitely want in on this keyset. I would like to see if what, if any, novelty keys will be included.
Looks great, definitely want in on this keyset. I would like to see if what, if any, novelty keys will be included.
Working on novelties:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/uNwfshk.png)
Most of my inspiration currently:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/FoO2ScN.jpg?1)
I'd like to have some 1u, but I'm not quite sure what to do yet. Maybe I'll just have those relegendables so you can do the Rebel Alliance logo or something since they probably wont be printed. The bottom row will be yellow polycarb caps to simulate the visor. They are 1u and 1.75u with the intent to use them as 'windowed' caps [Caps Lock, Num Lock, Scroll Lock] with a couple extra in case someone wanted to do the WASD or arrow cluster or something else instead.
OP was updated earlier. Trying to 'optimize' the kits to keep the prices good for everyone. Gamer kit was also redone. I took a suggested idea and did the Aurebesh WASD keys, works out perfect I think just in case the Aurebesh alpha's don't tip, at least we'll have another chance to incorporate some.
What about the spacebar as yellow polycarb for the visor?
Where can I buy this set ?
What about the spacebar as yellow polycarb for the visor?
I like the way you think. :thumb:
I would be stoked to see some polycarb love for the Ergodox/Planck crowd. ;)
I would be stoked to see some polycarb love for the Ergodox/Planck crowd. ;)
Already done, will be in the next update.
This set rocks~ any timeline on GB?
Any chance of a black delete key as part of the stripe kit for those with 65% boards with the del placed to the right of backspace?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/beIJCyJ.jpeg)
This set rocks~ any timeline on GB?
Any chance of a black delete key as part of the stripe kit for those with 65% boards with the del placed to the right of backspace?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/beIJCyJ.jpeg)
I do not see a black space bar in any of the updated kits either. Would love a 2u one with the planck kit!
This set rocks~ any timeline on GB?
No timeline yet, but I'm working on that.Any chance of a black delete key as part of the stripe kit for those with 65% boards with the del placed to the right of backspace?Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/beIJCyJ.jpeg)
I do not see a black space bar in any of the updated kits either. Would love a 2u one with the planck kit!
They'll be back. I've just been tweaking kits a bit, I had a 2u in the planck kit but inadvertently removed it and forgot to put it back.
I just need to get an International kit done, finish up novelties and hopefully a 3D render will be done soon as well. Speaking of novelties..Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/jpdOo4S.png)
- Backspace is my favorite so far. I thought about having each word on a 1.25/1.5u cap, not sure how cramped it would be all on a 2u cap.
- Red/yellow V, the tab and |\ wings and the enter key are based off helmet insignia.
- The star on print screen/pause is based off the Rogue Squadron logo.
- Scroll lock is a cut down version of the Rebel logo. That one I'm unsure about.
Any other ideas, let me know. None of them are final, just rough mockups currently.
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/uNwfshk.png)
And the Full Rebel logo I think looks better then the half one.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/IjF8zgX.png)
When do you plan to submit to Signature Plastics for pricing on a few of the sets with the novelties? It would be good to know whether SP would plan to run this.
*To answer your question a little better, this coming week I will shoot them an email.
Alright so you guys that want a ergodox kit, help me out. I have a temporary one in the OP with the polycarb 2u keys that were requested but I've also been messing around with this:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ycvgt0S.png)
Thoughts, ideas, yes, no? Help me make the kit you guys want. :thumb:
*To answer your question a little better, this coming week I will shoot them an email.
Cool man, it would definitely secure strong interest to move this to a group buy stage.
Would you also consider starting a poll over there on Massdrop to spur the interest for the set?
Also a post across the pond on reddit would definitely be a good thing too. You're attention to detail is spot on now time to kick it up full hype!
Awesome work by the way, I'm a true fan of your artwork too!
Alright so you guys that want a ergodox kit, help me out. I have a temporary one in the OP with the polycarb 2u keys that were requested but I've also been messing around with this:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ycvgt0S.png)
Thoughts, ideas, yes, no? Help me make the kit you guys want. :thumb:
Anyway to get the text on the Ergo kit? Similar to Danger Zone or Granite ergodox kits.
Not sure I personally care for the 'Rebel Scum' cap, but I can see what you're going for. To each their own! Regardless if you end up doing this and it can happen this is going to be awesome. Think it'd be possible to make the 5 key with red legends? ;)
Alright so you guys that want a ergodox kit, help me out. I have a temporary one in the OP with the polycarb 2u keys that were requested but I've also been messing around with this:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ycvgt0S.png)
Thoughts, ideas, yes, no? Help me make the kit you guys want. :thumb:
Alright so you guys that want a ergodox kit, help me out. I have a temporary one in the OP with the polycarb 2u keys that were requested but I've also been messing around with this:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ycvgt0S.png)
Thoughts, ideas, yes, no? Help me make the kit you guys want. :thumb:
Any chance for an ErgoDox kit like the one above, but either with all blanks, or aurebesh alphas + number row (or even better, aurebesh + remaining keys blank)? Ideally, I do not want anything QWERTY (or for that matter, anything "normal" alpha) on my keyboard. Symbols are fine...
I love the colors, the color layout, and the symbols, but captions on the keys are something I do not want. And if I must, something symbolic. Aurebesh is something I could live with, but would still prefer blanks in the same colour.
Blanks will most likely be an option so you should be good. Maybe a 5-10 pack of 1u orange blanks would be a good choice for that situation.
That brings up another issue that I didn't really think about. If some people only want the Aurebesh kit, they would be forced to buy the standard alphas as well for the remaining keys. The Aurebesh kit is on the fence of being pricey as is so I don't really want to add more keys to it. Maybe some type of non-custom mono legend keys would fit in. I'll have to think about what to do here, although it hasn't really been mentioned, so maybe it isn't as much of an issue as I think.
Blanks will most likely be an option so you should be good. Maybe a 5-10 pack of 1u orange blanks would be a good choice for that situation.
That brings up another issue that I didn't really think about. If some people only want the Aurebesh kit, they would be forced to buy the standard alphas as well for the remaining keys. The Aurebesh kit is on the fence of being pricey as is so I don't really want to add more keys to it. Maybe some type of non-custom mono legend keys would fit in. I'll have to think about what to do here, although it hasn't really been mentioned, so maybe it isn't as much of an issue as I think.
Aurebesh + ErgoDox kit + blanks for the rest?
That brings up another issue that I didn't really think about. If some people only want the Aurebesh kit, they would be forced to buy the standard alphas as well for the remaining keys. The Aurebesh kit is on the fence of being pricey as is so I don't really want to add more keys to it. Maybe some type of non-custom mono legend keys would fit in. I'll have to think about what to do here, although it hasn't really been mentioned, so maybe it isn't as much of an issue as I think.
So Pwner,
When is this R3 SA set going into SP's molds?
I hope you're not waiting for the Second Star Wars Movie release, for these to be available?
Another thing to add:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wsytm7W.png)
Would this work for the Aurebesh kit? I think that would just about cover everything if you didn't want to buy both sets of alphas..
I'm not sure, how much pull do you have with the people from MD? :p
Another thing to add:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wsytm7W.png)
Would this work for the Aurebesh kit? I think that would just about cover everything if you didn't want to buy both sets of alphas..
Another thing to add:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wsytm7W.png)
The pipe is getting crazy full especially for new SA kits. I'd start with shortening the color options you're looking for in this first round and give a list to Melissa soon so they can start working on what all its going to take. Keep in mind there are about a half dozen or more sets in mind for drop or group buy already and SP typically can only put about 1.5 sets in production at a time and production tends to run about 3 to 4 weeks straight (excluding delivery time, material shortage, etc etc). So realistically this could happen but the drop schedule could be some time out before the set is submitted to production.
Plus you need to consider timing between drops. Back to back drops can tighten the budgets for everyone which limits the buy potential so while the interest could be immensely strong, there can always be the risk the buy is not as successful as it would otherwise be. Plus we still need to get a go on the novelties, whether SP wants to do them and also whether they can do them.
Take your time, cross check your files for accuracy and lets see what SP can come back to you with :thumb:
I'd consider myself knowledgeable about Star Wars, but for the life of me I can't place the current 1.5u design.
I am very very in for this -- really enjoying the variety of supported layouts from what feels like a visually iconic set. Thanks for putting it together!
I personally voted grey, but I'm fine with either/or really.
I personally voted grey, but I'm fine with either/or really.
I'll probably only get the set if grey is available, but only because I'm already on the fence due to the uniform profile - really wish it was Sculpted SA.
>>> MASSDROP POLL IS UP!! <<< (https://www.massdrop.com/vote/REBEL-A-keycap-set-from-a-galaxy-far-far-away)
MAKE IT HAPPEN! What happens at 200? Lol.
This kit on an Ergodox would be awesome. Can't stop with just a HHKB... or?
Seems like lovers of grey modifiers are in the minority. Hopefully both white and grey will still be produced though.
I personally voted grey, but I'm fine with either/or really.
I personally voted grey, but I'm fine with either/or really.
I'll probably only get the set if grey is available, but only because I'm already on the fence due to the uniform profile - really wish it was Sculpted SA.
I personally voted grey, but I'm fine with either/or really.
I'll probably only get the set if grey is available, but only because I'm already on the fence due to the uniform profile - really wish it was Sculpted SA.
I'm in the same boat. I'm iffy on R3 alphas and negative on white mods.
MAKE IT HAPPEN! What happens at 200? Lol.
We then wait for MassDrop to do something about it.
Probably also best to send the MassDrop crew here PMs and drop an email on their support page for this kind of thing as there's added behind the scenes stuff that tends to go on with cap buys.
What if I incorporated some type of gray option? Something like with the 'Flextras' kit that was with the Hana drop if I remember right. Would something like that work or would you guys strictly want full gray mods?
**Quick mockup edit:MoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/dReXhG4.png)
Also, regarding R3.. This is not 100% set in stone. I think it makes the most sense in order to have the best chance of the Aurebesh alphas to be done. All layouts would be supported in the least amount of keys possible. That being said, those alphas have over 100 votes alone and going on the quote I got [before the number row and punctuation keys were added], if each of those who voted actually bought the set it would only be about $38/ea. I would assume with the few extra keys added it would be in the $45ish range. If this set is a success, I will have no problem running a sculpted version sometime in the future.
This kit on an Ergodox would be awesome. Can't stop with just a HHKB... or?
Both!Seems like lovers of grey modifiers are in the minority. Hopefully both white and grey will still be produced though.I personally voted grey, but I'm fine with either/or really.
I really don't have an issue running both. I can't choose between the 2, that's why I did both. I just wanted to try and cut some of the kits down so there wasn't so many choices.. which saying it like that doesn't necessarily mean it would be a bad thing. I just didn't want to have to do 2 of every kit.. mainly with the novelties. I could do black/ white legends like the stripe kit for them, that way they could be used for either modifier set. I'll have to see how that looks.I personally voted grey, but I'm fine with either/or really.
I'll probably only get the set if grey is available, but only because I'm already on the fence due to the uniform profile - really wish it was Sculpted SA.I personally voted grey, but I'm fine with either/or really.
I'll probably only get the set if grey is available, but only because I'm already on the fence due to the uniform profile - really wish it was Sculpted SA.
I'm in the same boat. I'm iffy on R3 alphas and negative on white mods.
What if I incorporated some type of gray option? Something like with the 'Flextras' kit that was with the Hana drop if I remember right. Would something like that work or would you guys strictly want full gray mods?
**Quick mockup edit:MoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/dReXhG4.png)
Also, regarding R3.. This is not 100% set in stone. I think it makes the most sense in order to have the best chance of the Aurebesh alphas to be done. All layouts would be supported in the least amount of keys possible. That being said, those alphas have over 100 votes alone and going on the quote I got [before the number row and punctuation keys were added], if each of those who voted actually bought the set it would only be about $38/ea. I would assume with the few extra keys added it would be in the $45ish range. If this set is a success, I will have no problem running a sculpted version sometime in the future.MAKE IT HAPPEN! What happens at 200? Lol.
We then wait for MassDrop to do something about it.
Probably also best to send the MassDrop crew here PMs and drop an email on their support page for this kind of thing as there's added behind the scenes stuff that tends to go on with cap buys.
I talked with Yanbo a couple weeks ago, that's partly why this poll was set up. I will be PM'ing him again soon to check in.
I wanted to wait until the 3D render was done, but my brother and I just haven't had enough free time to get it finished. We are already at nearly 300, so once the render is done I hope that will increase the interest even more.
Show Image(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7151/26820783415_19944a5ea1_o.png)
Huge thanks to csmertx (https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54632) for doing this!
What if I incorporated some type of gray option? Something like with the 'Flextras' kit that was with the Hana drop if I remember right. Would something like that work or would you guys strictly want full gray mods?
**Quick mockup edit:MoreShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/dReXhG4.png)
Huge thanks to csmertx (https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=54632) for doing this!
Apparently reading is hard for me today and I completely missed the gray option linked. That actually looks good, though my wallet's sighing a bit at the admission.
You got my votes. Really excited for this, please make it happen.with dat ISO version plz :D
Apparently reading is hard for me today and I completely missed the gray option linked. That actually looks good, though my wallet's sighing a bit at the admission.
Your wallet will have plenty of time. I'll probably just stick with how the set is now. We'll see what happens.
Does it count as treason if I put my new Dark Lord Helmet Artisian on that? ;)
Is there any possibility of inverting the colors on the alpha? White with orange aurebesh legends? Im looking for a set to go with another set of ergodox mods I have and I absolutely love this set and I will end up getting the aurebesh alphas anyway when this drops but it would look better inverted...
Is there any possibility of inverting the colors on the alpha? White with orange aurebesh legends? Im looking for a set to go with another set of ergodox mods I have and I absolutely love this set and I will end up getting the aurebesh alphas anyway when this drops but it would look better inverted...
I've had this asked a few times. The real issue I have is that I feel it will take to much away from the theme.. that and I personally don't want white alpha's.
Is there any possibility of inverting the colors on the alpha? White with orange aurebesh legends? Im looking for a set to go with another set of ergodox mods I have and I absolutely love this set and I will end up getting the aurebesh alphas anyway when this drops but it would look better inverted...
I've had this asked a few times. The real issue I have is that I feel it will take to much away from the theme.. that and I personally don't want white alpha's.
Fair enough, what about darker alphas? Like I said, Ill probably end up buying them anyway. Thanks for the reply/explanation though!
Any update on the 1.5U novelty?
Sorry, just excited about this set!
Any update on the 1.5U novelty?
Sorry, just excited about this set!
Soon™
..If work doesn't kill me first.
Near 400 votes on MD. Thanks for the support!! <3 you all.
Is there any possibility of inverting the colors on the alpha? White with orange aurebesh legends? Im looking for a set to go with another set of ergodox mods I have and I absolutely love this set and I will end up getting the aurebesh alphas anyway when this drops but it would look better inverted...
I've had this asked a few times. The real issue I have is that I feel it will take to much away from the theme.. that and I personally don't want white alpha's.
Fair enough, what about darker alphas? Like I said, Ill probably end up buying them anyway. Thanks for the reply/explanation though!
The difficult part about switching up colors is trying to keep this set different from other popular sets that use similar colors.. ie. Carbon, Hack'd & Nostalgia off the top of my head. I certainly don't want to step on any toes and I'd like to keep to the theme as much as possible & keep it distinguishable. If you have an idea how to do it, I'll gladly take a look. Keep in mind, orange is the most prevalent color, then white/gray and followed up by black.
Seriously here's what I want to just throw out there for you. Mock up three different sets, your color schemes are fantastic. Orange and white and charcoal are definitely the craze now and it will go excellent with a side project I am working on too geared towards the SW theme. Run the GB through whatever channel you prefer. Then when it ends, run the next theme maybe with legends, maybe not, completely up to you. Own the GB!
Next run add a little extra, take a little out, people will go scrambling trading for the sets and options they wish they bought into and you'll have a better idea of what sold well and what needs to be set aside for another time.
Just some random thoughts tossed on my screen to see what sticks :rolleyes:
Well, here was my initial 'goal' that I wasn't sure how I wanted to go about it. Should I attempt each set separately, or run everything in one? Individually would mean I could do a few set specific novelties and whatnot. Altogether would be set up similar to how it is now except orange, white, red and gray alpha base kits with the white and gray modifier kits and all sets interchangeable. Anyways:
X-Wing:
Current set in OP
B-Wing:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/eLeJUkU.png)
A-Wing:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/KTpirwb.png)
Y-Wing:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/I8U81T9.png)
Seriously here's what I want to just throw out there for you. Mock up three different sets, your color schemes are fantastic. Orange and white and charcoal are definitely the craze now and it will go excellent with a side project I am working on too geared towards the SW theme. Run the GB through whatever channel you prefer. Then when it ends, run the next theme maybe with legends, maybe not, completely up to you. Own the GB!
Next run add a little extra, take a little out, people will go scrambling trading for the sets and options they wish they bought into and you'll have a better idea of what sold well and what needs to be set aside for another time.
Just some random thoughts tossed on my screen to see what sticks :rolleyes:
Let me preface this by saying the following: please be gentle.
This is my extremely amateurish mockup of potential replacements for the 1.5U key.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/cemGjgF.png)
Obviously I wouldn't expect the Neb-B to be so intricate in actual production, but it's just a jumping off point in case people thought it was interesting. The Y-Wing is more iconic though and would fit more with the X-Wing silhouette as well.
The only other idea I had would be CR90 corvette.
Don't mean to step on anyone's toes with this.
Could I get an orange spacebar for an AT cherry keyboard?
It's a modest 10u.
It's a modest 10u.
Pretty sure SP does not make a 10u spacebar. But I could be wrong.
It's a modest 10u.
Yes indeed, compensating for two missing Alt buttons. :pIt's a modest 10u.
compensating for something? :))
I would like specific novelties for each set which the Y wing would be perfect for its respective set. Whether this happens is probably pretty unlikely although not impossible. I have yet to hear a peep from MD as of yet regarding the current set even.
Speaking from experience, have you checked with SP if they can do the sharp corners in some of the Aurebesh legends. With double-shot legends, you can't get perfect corners.
Have you considered including non-homing versions of the "F" and "J" aurebesh legends in either the aurebesh alpha or the homing kit? I think some people prefer to have a uniform feel throughout, and if this set ends up being made in DSA or R3 SA, then it'd be easy to swap around the keys without messing up the correspondence of the legends.
Have you considered splitting the modifier kit into a 60% kit and a "TKL" kit (F row + arrow keys + navigation modifiers)? I know a lot of people are partial to the 60% layout, so this would help them get into this set without having to add a bunch keys that they'd never end up using.
From what I've found looking online about the Aurebesh alphabet, there are some legends that correspond to punctuation (http://www.omniglot.com/images/writing/aurekbesh.gif (http://www.omniglot.com/images/writing/aurekbesh.gif)). Have you tried replacing the standard english punctuation legends with these, or is it more confusing if that is done? Alternatively, there are the legends from this font (http://boards.theforce.net/threads/new-aurebesh-font.50009464/ (http://boards.theforce.net/threads/new-aurebesh-font.50009464/)), which deviate slightly from the original, but look more in line with standard english punctuation.
I am aware that there is punctuation but the thing with that is that it adds another $50 per custom legend. That is the reason I chose to go with single centered punctuation. It will keep the cost down and still give it a unique look over the standard alpha kit. If there were to ever be any subsequent rounds of this set, I will gladly revisit this idea as well since the Aurebesh alpha molds will have already been done.
I am aware that there is punctuation but the thing with that is that it adds another $50 per custom legend. That is the reason I chose to go with single centered punctuation. It will keep the cost down and still give it a unique look over the standard alpha kit. If there were to ever be any subsequent rounds of this set, I will gladly revisit this idea as well since the Aurebesh alpha molds will have already been done.
Aw man, I liked how the custom square brackets looked before. I'm more than willing to pay more for the custom punctuation. Can you spot the software engineer?
Any ETA on this going on MD? Amazing set by the way.
Any ETA on this going on MD? Amazing set by the way.Judging from rd2 Jukebox on an indication of timeframe, that IC was in April 2015. Order deadline just finished for that drop and won't ship out until earliest Nov 2016.
Any ETA on this going on MD? Amazing set by the way.Judging from rd2 Jukebox on an indication of timeframe, that IC was in April 2015. Order deadline just finished for that drop and won't ship out until earliest Nov 2016.
I'll get some quotes to see what the price difference there would be.
Also, passed 600 votes on MD!
Well.. spoke with Yanbo sometime last week and it looks like this wont be dropping this year unless something comes up. I'm still not sure if there is even a guarantee that MD wants to even drop this, but I guess it will be a waiting game. Unless another vendor wants to help out but realistically MD is the best option I feel for this set.
I have some changes I've slowly been making that I'll update soon. Also working on a few other things that I've talked a bit with another vendor but that is very early yet so we'll see where that goes as well.
Thanks for the support from everyone. Nearly 700 votes on MD.. I honestly was stoked just to see it make it over the 200.
Well.. spoke with Yanbo sometime last week and it looks like this wont be dropping this year unless something comes up.
Well.. spoke with Yanbo sometime last week and it looks like this wont be dropping this year unless something comes up.
For me, this is good news, I wouldn't have the budget this year - but the next...!
Is the backlog due to MD or to the popularity of SA sets in general?
I'm fairly new to all this MD stuff about SP backlogs and all that, but would not doing the set in an alternate key profile like DSA not be an option?
Well.. spoke with Yanbo sometime last week and it looks like this wont be dropping this year unless something comes up.
For me, this is good news, I wouldn't have the budget this year - but the next...!
Yeah it's not all bad, really. I've got the money but wouldn't mind being able to spend some more elsewhere for the time being.
Well.. spoke with Yanbo sometime last week and it looks like this wont be dropping this year unless something comes up.
For me, this is good news, I wouldn't have the budget this year - but the next...!
Yeah it's not all bad, really. I've got the money but wouldn't mind being able to spend some more elsewhere for the time being.
I'm fine with it too, honestly. I really just want either a yes or no from MD, regardless of the time frame. That would help me a lot lol.
so those are all R3?
Does this mean that I can do e.g. Colemak or Dvorak without any problems (because anything is same profile)?
so those are all R3?
Does this mean that I can do e.g. Colemak or Dvorak without any problems (because anything is same profile)?
Yes indeed.
In other news, still no news. :(
so those are all R3?
Does this mean that I can do e.g. Colemak or Dvorak without any problems (because anything is same profile)?
Yes indeed.
In other news, still no news. :(
With the popularity of SP and SA, specifically, it's not too surprising. It is frustrating though. At least it gives everyone ample time to set their wallets up for this.
so those are all R3?Yes indeed.
I never had an SA set, so I will just check it out (as long as prices arent astronomical)If you ever tried DSA before this is basically the "tall" version as it's uniform R3.
I never had an SA set, so I will just check it out (as long as prices arent astronomical)If you ever tried DSA before this is basically the "tall" version as it's uniform R3.
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Also, OP was updated a bit. Nothing huge, just some small changes.
Also, OP was updated a bit. Nothing huge, just some small changes.
I love the set, here's hoping Massdrop manage to squeeze it in early next year, I'll for sure buy it as soon as it goes up!
NOVELTIES: [Updated 05.25.16]I think it would have been better with a solid V and a open ring. Then you could fill that ring with red or yellow as you'd like.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wF6p8MO.png)
NOVELTIES: [Updated 05.25.16]I think it would have been better with a solid V and a open ring. Then you could fill that ring with red or yellow as you'd like.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/wF6p8MO.png)
i hope it come soon
If 2017 is soon to you, then yes. :p
While I'm here:
Sculpted with white mods?
Uniform R3 with both mod options?
I'll get a legit poll up sometime.
If 2017 is soon to you, then yes. :p
While I'm here:
Sculpted with white mods?
Uniform R3 with both mod options?
I'll get a legit poll up sometime.
In the grand scheme of things 2017 isn't actually that far off.
As for your mini survey, I'm definitely choosing uniform R3 with white mods considering all my boards are 65% so I need uniform keys for my right hand mods.
REBEL SCUM.(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160826/0521d83efda521316708af9b83be6990.jpg)
I'm still interested, though. :thumb:
i hope it come soon
If 2017 is soon to you, then yes. :p
While I'm here:
Sculpted with white mods?
Uniform R3 with both mod options?
I'll get a legit poll up sometime.
Out of interest:
Is DSA and laying a piece of wood under thr keyboard similar to (all R3)?
While I'm here:
Sculpted with white mods?
Uniform R3 with both mod options?
I'll get a legit poll up sometime.
While I'm here:
Sculpted with white mods?
Uniform R3 with both mod options?
I'll get a legit poll up sometime.
If/when a poll goes up, sculpted will be my vote, hoping that interest is shared by others, as this'd be a lovely set.
No updates on any sort of time frame yet. Regardless, we are closing in on 1100 votes on MD, so thanks for all the support!Not that bad, kind like it. :thumb: But I suggest to use the pure color backgrounds, its easy for read and focus on the main porject.
I've been working on the set in my free time, I have quite a few tweaks & changes coming. I've also been working on a cleaner 2D render, not quite as nice as T0mb3ry's, but I think it will look much better than the KLE renders. Here's a small preview:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/d6yhDBG.png)
Thanks again for the support. :thumb:
No updates on any sort of time frame yet. Regardless, we are closing in on 1100 votes on MD, so thanks for all the support!
I've been working on the set in my free time, I have quite a few tweaks & changes coming. I've also been working on a cleaner 2D render, not quite as nice as T0mb3ry's, but I think it will look much better than the KLE renders. Here's a small preview:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/d6yhDBG.png)
Thanks again for the support. :thumb:
In terms of profile I rather like the sound of the r2 - r2 - r3 - r3 - r3 profile used in the capsule Cockpit kit of Godspeed. Not completely flat, not profoundly sculpted.
I own both flat and sculpted sets and find the former much easier typing experience, but the overall difference wouldn't stop me buying any particular set.
Is this going via Massdrop or GB here?
Would it be possible to have an option where all the alphanumeric keys are in Aurebesh?
Sorry, by "alphanumeric" I meant the punctuation keys as well. The punctuation keys look like they have regular legends in the renders.Show Image(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/c/cc/Aurebesh-GMSR.png/revision/latest?cb=20071202200434)
You can install an Aurebesh font to see some of the symbols that are not included here.
PS: Ghost rules, that avatar's is sick.
I just find it more logical and aesthetically pleasing for all the keys that type characters to have either standard legends or Aurebesh legends.
What process are you going to be using to make the legends? If they're going to be dye-sublimated, I don't see how they could cost much more. If they're going to be double-shot, they might, but I have a feeling that any additional costs will be rendered insignificant by the popularity of the drop.
25 sets $82.08 per set
50 sets $53.00 per set
100 sets $38.46 per set
If everything were Aurebesh, that'd be awesome but if we get at least the alphas, I'm 100% in. I'm always waiting for updates to this thread as I'm so excited for it.
Just voted on the Massdrop poll! just wished you added the iso kit aswell ^^
I'm in for one (and an iso kit if you decide to add it)
is it possible to add aurebesh punctuation keys as additional pack?
I hope you are going to stick with the Alt Gr layer on the inernational kit. Most GBs have been avoiding it recently, which makes a set less desirable to me.
Set looks awesome!! what have have been on the drawing board regarding manufacturers? SP or GMK?
Set looks awesome!! what have have been on the drawing board regarding manufacturers? SP or GMK?
SA profile is only offered by SP.
Any new year updates on the drop?
I'm sorry if the question has already been answered, will we have a choice of regular alpha or aurebesh or is it aurebesh only?
I'm sorry if the question has already been answered, will we have a choice of regular alpha or aurebesh or is it aurebesh only?
Both :thumb:
Any new year updates on the drop?
Negative, I haven't heard a thing.
Love the color scheme
Love even more that it's SA
Love it a ****ing **** ton that it's star wars
Absolutely hate that it's r3
Love the color scheme
Love even more that it's SA
Love it a ****ing **** ton that it's star wars
Absolutely hate that it's r3
Yeah I definitely would have liked to see it in 1-1-2-3-4-3...I was thinking about picking up a set with aurebesh, and then picking up another set of standard alphas to mix and match with SA Dasher (blue and orange are my company colors and I think those would juxtapose quite nicely, especially with the light blue in there)
Anyways, I have never owned an R3 keyset so I can't say, but I can tell you that I've avoided purchasing them thus far, if that means anything.
I guess I see why a flat profile might be chosen because of the non-standard alphas, uniform gives it a "sci-fi" look...but with how bright this keyset is going to be with the orange, I feel like a super bright keyset would look a little better sculpted. Don't ask me why, I just have a feeling it would.
Then again, I've never used R3 so what do I know?
Love the color scheme
Love even more that it's SA
Love it a ****ing **** ton that it's star wars
Absolutely hate that it's r3
Sounds like more pro's than con's to me. :pYeah I definitely would have liked to see it in 1-1-2-3-4-3...I was thinking about picking up a set with aurebesh, and then picking up another set of standard alphas to mix and match with SA Dasher (blue and orange are my company colors and I think those would juxtapose quite nicely, especially with the light blue in there)
Anyways, I have never owned an R3 keyset so I can't say, but I can tell you that I've avoided purchasing them thus far, if that means anything.
I guess I see why a flat profile might be chosen because of the non-standard alphas, uniform gives it a "sci-fi" look...but with how bright this keyset is going to be with the orange, I feel like a super bright keyset would look a little better sculpted. Don't ask me why, I just have a feeling it would.
Then again, I've never used R3 so what do I know?
R3 is good. I like the 'retro' look of SA but I don't really care for sculpted. There are a ton of sculpted sets out and that are in progress already and I know there are plenty of people like me who enjoy R3. Ultimately, I'm not going to design/get a set made that I wont enjoy.
While there's definitely a lot of sculpted sets there's also plenty of all R3 sets people don't think about like 1976, danger zone, ice cap, and upcoming kabuto to name a few.
maybe run a sculpted set moq and if it doesn't meet moq then it's dropped
With a Star Wars set, you definitely have timing on your side. If this hits massdrop fresh on the heels of the latest Star Wars movie, it should be a mega hit.
I personally really enjoy typing on uniform DSA keysets, I've just never tried the same for SA. I'm definitely interested in giving it a shot, and would probably work best for this set tbh...I'd just love to mix these alphas with Dasher mods, but that's not a very good reason to change a set :p
I have been meaning to pick up an r$ SA set one day, and this might have to be it.
You could always run R3 for one round and sculptured for another round. As a mild curiosity, I'm wondering if the company that does XDA could handle this colorway. Isn't that somewhere between SA R3 and DSA in terms of height while being non-sculptured?
You could always run R3 for one round and sculptured for another round. As a mild curiosity, I'm wondering if the company that does XDA could handle this colorway. Isn't that somewhere between SA R3 and DSA in terms of height while being non-sculptured?
That is an interesting thought. And with it being a Chinese? company, I wonder if novelties wouldn't be an issue with them. Regardless, I have no idea on who to even contact to check that process, and getting in touch with anyone from MD is practically hopeless. :))
You could always run R3 for one round and sculptured for another round. As a mild curiosity, I'm wondering if the company that does XDA could handle this colorway. Isn't that somewhere between SA R3 and DSA in terms of height while being non-sculptured?
That is an interesting thought. And with it being a Chinese? company, I wonder if novelties wouldn't be an issue with them. Regardless, I have no idea on who to even contact to check that process, and getting in touch with anyone from MD is practically hopeless. :))
You could always run R3 for one round and sculptured for another round. As a mild curiosity, I'm wondering if the company that does XDA could handle this colorway. Isn't that somewhere between SA R3 and DSA in terms of height while being non-sculptured?
That is an interesting thought. And with it being a Chinese? company, I wonder if novelties wouldn't be an issue with them. Regardless, I have no idea on who to even contact to check that process, and getting in touch with anyone from MD is practically hopeless. :))
What's the status on this?
Also out of curiousity, is there any chance of the Novelties pack including a 1.75 keycap and perhaps a second 2.25 one?
I'm asking because that would allow truefox owners to buy the nolveties only without having to buy the Compatibility pack for 1 or 2 keys only.
What's the status on this?
Also out of curiousity, is there any chance of the Novelties pack including a 1.75 keycap and perhaps a second 2.25 one?
I'm asking because that would allow truefox owners to buy the nolveties only without having to buy the Compatibility pack for 1 or 2 keys only.
No update. I messaged Yanbo from MD probably 2 months ago and haven't heard anything. I'm going to assume that since SP is booked out for the year that this set isn't even in the pipeline or else I probably would've heard something by now.
What's the status on this?
Also out of curiousity, is there any chance of the Novelties pack including a 1.75 keycap and perhaps a second 2.25 one?
I'm asking because that would allow truefox owners to buy the nolveties only without having to buy the Compatibility pack for 1 or 2 keys only.
No update. I messaged Yanbo from MD probably 2 months ago and haven't heard anything. I'm going to assume that since SP is booked out for the year that this set isn't even in the pipeline or else I probably would've heard something by now.
Such a shame.
Because of SP's backlog, would you be running this through Maxkey? I really like the set though!
Because of SP's backlog, would you be running this through Maxkey? I really like the set though!
Because of SP's backlog, would you be running this through Maxkey? I really like the set though!
I've seen some recent pictures of their SA sets, they look pretty damn good. I would be all up for this if it happened with Maxkey instead of SP.
So I'm curious, with the recent mess up of SA Metro. Would people like this set in PBT rather than ABS since the wait time for PBT is like 2 months instead of a year?
So I'm curious, with the recent mess up of SA Metro. Would people like this set in PBT rather than ABS since the wait time for PBT is like 2 months instead of a year?
Most likely not for two reasons. PBT would most likely mean dye subliminated and the colors will most likely not match the OP.
So I'm curious, with the recent mess up of SA Metro. Would people like this set in PBT rather than ABS since the wait time for PBT is like 2 months instead of a year?
Most likely not for two reasons. PBT would most likely mean dye subliminated and the colors will most likely not match the OP.
What if you change vendors just before they decide to launch the drop?
I won't be in on this as I don't like all R3. But you should check to see how well they can recreate that orange on pbt, and also know you'll be losing that nice shine to the keys.
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What if you change vendors just before they decide to launch the drop?
Ideally I would hear something back from MD.. but it's been months already. :))
So I'm curious, with the recent mess up of SA Metro. Would people like this set in PBT rather than ABS since the wait time for PBT is like 2 months instead of a year?
So I'm curious, with the recent mess up of SA Metro. Would people like this set in PBT rather than ABS since the wait time for PBT is like 2 months instead of a year?
I guess I'm out of the loop. What happened with SA metro?
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So I'm curious, with the recent mess up of SA Metro. Would people like this set in PBT rather than ABS since the wait time for PBT is like 2 months instead of a year?
Most likely not for two reasons. PBT would most likely mean dye subliminated and the colors will most likely not match the OP.
I have actually thought about PBT. A simple swap to black legends would still look alright I think. In doing that, since white is pretty important to the theme I may drop the gray mods and maybe do some type of gray color pack for those that still want the gray option.
Also with dyesub, the Aurebesh Alpha set should be much easier and cheaper to do.
Maybe I should just skip Massdrop and see about getting this in a 'set of the month' from PMK.
So I'm curious, with the recent mess up of SA Metro. Would people like this set in PBT rather than ABS since the wait time for PBT is like 2 months instead of a year?
Most likely not for two reasons. PBT would most likely mean dye subliminated and the colors will most likely not match the OP.
I have actually thought about PBT. A simple swap to black legends would still look alright I think. In doing that, since white is pretty important to the theme I may drop the gray mods and maybe do some type of gray color pack for those that still want the gray option.
Also with dyesub, the Aurebesh Alpha set should be much easier and cheaper to do.
Maybe I should just skip Massdrop and see about getting this in a 'set of the month' from PMK.
I have actually thought about PBT. A simple swap to black legends would still look alright I think. In doing that, since white is pretty important to the theme I may drop the gray mods and maybe do some type of gray color pack for those that still want the gray option.
Also with dyesub, the Aurebesh Alpha set should be much easier and cheaper to do.
Maybe I should just skip Massdrop and see about getting this in a 'set of the month' from PMK.
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Some one needs to make that case for real. I would buy it. :thumb:
I am fairly new to the mechkeyboard community in general, but I was wondering if you had considered going with the company that does the MT3 keys that are currently on MassDrop atm?MT3 uses a process called dye sublimation for the legends which is, more or less, a printing process. So you can't print legends that are lighter than the base cap color. In this case it means you couldn't do the white on orange. They could do the dark gray on orange, but that would probably change the feel of the set more than the designer would like.
They do dye subbing and it's thick PBT. I'm not at all sure of what that company has in store for their future considering their very first drop is still in motion, but it seems like something that is worth checking. Especially so considering SP seems to have trouble producing sets quickly and Maxkeys seems to have quality issues (and doubleshotting a new alphabet sounds... expensive).
I am fairly new to the mechkeyboard community in general, but I was wondering if you had considered going with the company that does the MT3 keys that are currently on MassDrop atm?MT3 uses a process called dye sublimation for the legends which is, more or less, a printing process. So you can't print legends that are lighter than the base cap color. In this case it means you couldn't do the white on orange. They could do the dark gray on orange, but that would probably change the feel of the set more than the designer would like.
They do dye subbing and it's thick PBT. I'm not at all sure of what that company has in store for their future considering their very first drop is still in motion, but it seems like something that is worth checking. Especially so considering SP seems to have trouble producing sets quickly and Maxkeys seems to have quality issues (and doubleshotting a new alphabet sounds... expensive).
Out of curiousity, have you considered releasing this in another profile while you look for someone to make it in SA?
**** I'd buy this in XDA just to tide me until SA gladly.
Maybe I'm crazy, but the white seems too white. Nothing the rebels have is that clean :O
Maybe I'm crazy, but the white seems too white. Nothing the rebels have is that clean :O
Colors aren't final. I will be getting color chips when the time comes.
Maybe I'm crazy, but the white seems too white. Nothing the rebels have is that clean :O
Colors aren't final. I will be getting color chips when the time comes.
Is this still happening? I have a friend interested in them, might be his gateway to mechanical keyboards :D
Just posting to reiterate support for this! Hope it happens soon!
More rendersLovely!
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Hmm, XDA would also be fine...Out of curiousity, have you considered releasing this in another profile while you look for someone to make it in SA?
**** I'd buy this in XDA just to tide me until SA gladly.
Maybe. ;)
Things may or may not be in motion on this set, I just have a few bigger projects in the works at the moment.
I want this one more than I want Yoda or Bounty Hunter.Me too...
Hmm, XDA would also be fine...Out of curiousity, have you considered releasing this in another profile while you look for someone to make it in SA?
**** I'd buy this in XDA just to tide me until SA gladly.
Maybe. ;)
Things may or may not be in motion on this set, I just have a few bigger projects in the works at the moment.
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