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Title: [IC] ePBT Solaria - GB June 4 - Asero Artisan Price Available!
Post by: pupper125 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:30:10
(https://i.imgur.com/jiAXjmP.png)

ePBT Solaria

In the death of a star lies a certain beauty, an eclipse, a life even after death. A black hole.



REPORT 0.000: TABLE OF CONTENTS
⠀0.001. IC FORM (#post_IC)
⠀0.002. KITTING (#post_KITTING)
⠀0.003. RENDERS (#post_RENDERS)
⠀0.004. COLOURS (#post_COLOURS)
⠀0.005. COMPARISONS (#post_COMPARISONS)
⠀0.006. VENDORS (#post_VENDORS)
⠀0.007. PRICING (#post_PRICING)
⠀0.008. GROUP BUY DATES (#post_DATES)
⠀0.009. COLLABORATIONS (#post_COLLABS)
⠀0.010. SOCIAL MEDIA:CONTACTS (#post_SOCIALS)
⠀0.011. SIGNATURE (#post_SIGNATURE)




REPORT 0.001. IC FORM
https://forms.gle/6tq1SbAGwm92vcr17 (https://forms.gle/6tq1SbAGwm92vcr17)



REPORT 0.002. KITTING
(https://i.imgur.com/WUS3c24.png)

More

(https://i.imgur.com/uFWDQyl.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/BDpCX3X.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/c5oWYxl.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/1UKtaw1.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/caxlKHJ.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/UUt3uxz.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/cwOuRGt.png)



REPORT 0.003. RENDERS
SAMPLE NO. 1 - RAMA KOYU BY RAMAWORKS

(https://i.imgur.com/MM1h5CF.png)

More

(https://i.imgur.com/XeFotEs.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/YluPXCO.png)




SAMPLE NO. 2 - F1-8X BY GEONWORKS

(https://i.imgur.com/HtuULmg.png)

More

(https://i.imgur.com/QVu3i1O.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/5RRIINr.png)




SAMPLE NO. 3 - ARTEMIS BY HALO

(https://i.imgur.com/VbvSefS.png)

More

(https://i.imgur.com/DES608y.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/lK1Ilx4.png)




SAMPLE NO. 4 - SP-111 BY BLINDASSASSIN111

(https://i.imgur.com/FpjLI73.png)

More

(https://i.imgur.com/n7rWAG6.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/YexiNJV.png)




SAMPLE NO. 5 - TGR ALICE BY YUKTSI

(https://i.imgur.com/JUEa6hK.png)

More

(https://i.imgur.com/IDOGm8n.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/nGusFHW.png)




SAMPLE NO. 6 - TGR JANE V2 CE BY YUKTSI

(https://i.imgur.com/lqWiRyE.png)

More

(https://i.imgur.com/G8DEPlm.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Sv6KF3z.png)





REPORT 0.004. COLOURS
RESEARCH DATA SHEET
(https://i.imgur.com/V88uNwz.png)




REPORT 0.005. COMPARISONS
(https://i.imgur.com/0LipF3b.png)




REPORT 0.006. VENDORS
SAMPLE REGION US - VALA SUPPLY
SAMPLE REGION CA - ASHKEEBS
SAMPLE REGION AUS - DAILYCLACK
SAMPLE REGION ASIA - KBDFANS
SAMPLE REGION UK - PROTOTYPIST
SAMPLE REGION EU - CANDYKEYS
SAMPLE REGION KR - SWAGKEYS




REPORT 0.007. PRICING
SAMPLE DATA BASE KIT - 105USD
SAMPLE DATA SPACEBAR KIT - 15USD
SAMPLE DATA 40S/ORTHO KIT - 25USD
SAMPLE DATA ACCENT KIT - 19USD
SAMPLE DATA NOVELTIES KIT - 19USD
SAMPLE DATA ICON MODS KIT - 19USD
SAMPLE DATA INTERNATIONAL KIT - 25USD
SAMPLE DATA NUMPAD KIT - 25USD
SAMPLE DATA SALVUN ARTISAN - 60USD
SAMPLE DATA ASERO ARTISAN - 60USD




REPORT 0.008. GROUP BUY DATES
GROUP BUY DATES - JUNE 4TH - JULY 7TH




REPORT 0.009. COLLABORATIONS
SAMPLE NO. 1 - AMUSING ATELIER:
(https://i.imgur.com/9JeXDYv.jpg)
https://www.instagram.com/amusingatelier/ (https://www.instagram.com/amusingatelier/)


SAMPLE NO. 2 - SALVUN:
(https://i.imgur.com/pcndo2t.jpg)
https://www.instagram.com/salvun/ (https://www.instagram.com/salvun/)
This Salvun artisan is a full brass construction, featuring multilayer cerakote, clearcoating and a black hole engraving to really capture the feel of Solaria.


SAMPLE NO. 3 - ASERO:
(https://i.imgur.com/8bQgiee.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7uZoWNp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/F0Mn4fI.jpg)
https://www.instagram.com/aserofoundry/ (https://www.instagram.com/aserofoundry/)
For those of you craving something more abstract, this Asero artisan should satisfy your needs.




REPORT 0.010. SOCIALS:CONTACTS
CONTACT POINT - DISCORD:
https://discord.gg/5Wjj9SARr7 (https://discord.gg/5Wjj9SARr7)

CONTACT POINT - INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/pupper.design/ (https://www.instagram.com/pupper.design/)




REPORT 0.011. SIGNATURE
Code: [Select]
[url=https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111508.0][img width=350 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/jiAXjmP.png[/img][/url]


Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: paperassgasket on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:32:43
First!
(https://i.imgur.com/pIThgmh.jpg)


Colors look good. Needs some form of 40's support though.
GLWIC
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: pupper125 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:33:05
Reserved
Changelog:
March 4th:
SwagKeys new KR Vendor
March 5th:
CandyKeys new general EU Vendor
March 6th:
New renders on TGR Alice and Jane V2 CE
March 9th: Kitting Updated (Addition of International kit, and addition of two 1.5u super keys in the base kit)
March 31st: Vala Supply new US Vendor
April 18th: Numpad Kit added and Base Kit changed.
April 27th: GB Dates set
May 8th: Resin artisan announced, Salvun artisan announced
May 9th: Kit Pricing release
June 1st: Asero artisan announced
June 2nd: Asero artisan pricing released
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: hark on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:34:33
Glwic Pooper
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: pupper125 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:35:06
Quote from: hark on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:34:33
Glwic Pooper

chip chap cheerio
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: Ella on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:35:39
is it just me or does it kinda look like Olivia?
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: LittleAad on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:36:02
A beautifully formatted IC and an amazing set. Well done!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: yh on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:38:51
Have been waiting for this to bless my eyes for so long. For anybody that doesn’t know, pupper has been working on these renders forever. I think its quite evident looking at them. Good work mate! Glwic
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: pupper125 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:39:36
Quote from: xeon3175x on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:35:39
is it just me or does it kinda look like Olivia?

i brought this upon myself
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: paperassgasket on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:39:58
Quote from: paperassgasket on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:32:43
First!

I'm dumb and glazed over the 40's kit.
It looks good :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: halocantkb on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:42:30
hot!!!! glad it's finally out

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Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: Laur on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:43:20
Took you long enough Pupper..... now finish shorebound.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: hali on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:43:48
sweet. pls consider abs
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: KKoNaM on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:47:55
Im pretty sure the render of Geon TKL is the F1, not F2. Just look at the side profiles
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: Nathan_ on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:48:22
Looks awesome pupper, glwic!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: mvkb on Wed, 03 March 2021, 07:12:13
Excellent set, glad to see more and more light on dark ePBT sets showing up. GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: Andrew_Debbie on Wed, 03 March 2021, 09:12:24
Stunning. 

I've been shopping keycaps and I want this one.

Any plans for   GB and DE  add ons?

Icarus, I'm going to reset the filter to 3.1%

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: Ciantha on Wed, 03 March 2021, 09:55:26
Any chance for an EU vendor? With GB unfortunately having left the union Prototypist is no longer in the EU.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: Cubic // esc lab on Wed, 03 March 2021, 11:58:32
Very niiiceeee. I know how much and how long you've worked on this and it shows. GLWIC puppy pupp pup
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: Shiba1337 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 12:05:44
Solar means sun
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: paperassgasket on Wed, 03 March 2021, 12:08:08
Quote from: hali on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:43:48
sweet. pls consider abs

ePBT does do doubleshot ABS so this is definitely possible...
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: hottrout on Wed, 03 March 2021, 12:48:28
Interested.  Dark sets are always good and this could look really well on the right boards.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: pupper125 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 15:30:38
Quote from: loop | esc lab on Wed, 03 March 2021, 11:58:32
Very niiiceeee. I know how much and how long you've worked on this and it shows. GLWIC puppy pupp pup

Much love man <3
series 00 good good
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: Reebes on Wed, 03 March 2021, 17:11:05
Looks AWESOME. Really love the theme. Beautiful job!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: kauha on Wed, 03 March 2021, 18:35:03
Colours are looking amazing, maybe add some deskmats too? Definitely interested.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: pupper125 on Thu, 04 March 2021, 00:50:53
Quote from: Reebes on Wed, 03 March 2021, 17:11:05
Looks AWESOME. Really love the theme. Beautiful job!

Thanks so much dude!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: pupper125 on Thu, 04 March 2021, 01:52:08
Quote from: KKoNaM on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:47:55
Im pretty sure the render of Geon TKL is the F1, not F2. Just look at the side profiles

Just realised this, was a mistake on my end, fixed :)
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - SwagKeys New Vendor
Post by: SpenceFence on Thu, 04 March 2021, 04:42:34
I like the colorways! Probably will cop because f*** my wallet.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - SwagKeys New Vendor
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Thu, 04 March 2021, 04:51:27
Curious how the P2026U will look in the finished form.
GLWIC, Pupper!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - SwagKeys New Vendor
Post by: bansheetango on Thu, 04 March 2021, 10:39:23
Please also consider an actual EU vendor. Protoypist is unfortunately UK.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - SwagKeys New Vendor
Post by: pupper125 on Thu, 04 March 2021, 14:35:57
Quote from: bansheetango on Thu, 04 March 2021, 10:39:23
Please also consider an actual EU vendor. Protoypist is unfortunately UK.

I'm working on that currently
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - SwagKeys New Vendor
Post by: Nedzc27 on Fri, 05 March 2021, 01:19:23
i think it looks great! Would be an insta buy for me if the fonts were a tad brighter tho, which provides a nice contrast
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - SwagKeys New Vendor
Post by: pupper125 on Fri, 05 March 2021, 18:02:03
Quote from: bansheetango on Thu, 04 March 2021, 10:39:23
Please also consider an actual EU vendor. Protoypist is unfortunately UK.

There is now an EU and UK vendor  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - CandyKeys New Vendor
Post by: bansheetango on Sat, 06 March 2021, 00:45:07
Nice, thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - SwagKeys New Vendor
Post by: pupper125 on Sat, 06 March 2021, 20:26:26
Quote from: SpenceFence on Thu, 04 March 2021, 04:42:34
I like the colorways! Probably will cop because f*** my wallet.

ignore your wallet
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - More Renders Available
Post by: TyPo.mk on Sun, 07 March 2021, 06:53:49
Praise the sun, looks good! Always appreciate more epbt sets and high contrast dark sets are harder to come by outside of GMK
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: pupper125 on Mon, 08 March 2021, 00:27:05
Quote from: Andrew_Debbie on Wed, 03 March 2021, 09:12:24
Stunning. 

I've been shopping keycaps and I want this one.

Any plans for   GB and DE  add ons?

Icarus, I'm going to reset the filter to 3.1%


International kits are planned.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - More Renders Available
Post by: _typed on Mon, 08 March 2021, 12:04:51
Consider it sold!! Hoping you add more vendors to asia tho, if i may recommend zion studios ph would be a fantastic vendor aside from zfrontier
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - More Renders Available
Post by: romadee on Mon, 08 March 2021, 23:08:13
Worldwide shipping  ?
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: Ashardalon on Wed, 10 March 2021, 00:07:14
Quote from: Shiba1337 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 12:05:44
Solar means sun

Thank you treeleaf very cool
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria
Post by: pupper125 on Wed, 10 March 2021, 15:32:35
Quote from: Ashardalon on Wed, 10 March 2021, 00:07:14
Quote from: Shiba1337 on Wed, 03 March 2021, 12:05:44
Solar means sun

Thank you treeleaf very cool

Thank you substance produced in the aftermath of fire combined with a typing device
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - More Renders Available
Post by: pupper125 on Thu, 11 March 2021, 15:11:50
Quote from: _typed on Mon, 08 March 2021, 12:04:51
Consider it sold!! Hoping you add more vendors to asia tho, if i may recommend zion studios ph would be a fantastic vendor aside from zfrontier

Asia is being switched over to KBDFans, as they are a requirement for ePBT.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - KBDFans New Asia Vendor
Post by: Dragonhunt on Wed, 24 March 2021, 07:17:42
I really like the set.
Those warm colours on black background are very nice.
Will definitely be picking up Base/International/Novelties.

Hopefully this makes it to the final GB soon.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - KBDFans New Asia Vendor
Post by: lush_bunny on Wed, 24 March 2021, 10:14:18
Oh wow. This looks nice. Keeping an eye on this, GLWIC.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - KBDFans New Asia Vendor
Post by: KVogh on Tue, 30 March 2021, 04:42:09
Love the colors and the set :)

possible for french kit ? I saw many recent ePBT including it.

Cheers
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Vala US Vendor
Post by: pupper125 on Wed, 31 March 2021, 04:03:42
The US vendor has been confirmed, and I'm glad to confirm that I will be working with Vala Supply for this project.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Vala US Vendor
Post by: cremeDLC on Fri, 02 April 2021, 07:25:50
glwic, love this set already
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Vala US Vendor
Post by: Rynxe on Fri, 02 April 2021, 21:40:55
Just would like to ask if the kits are final? Won't there be any mac icon kit? I know that I'm part of a minority when it comes to this...
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Vala US Vendor
Post by: AVM on Sat, 03 April 2021, 07:29:43
Quote from: paperassgasket on Wed, 03 March 2021, 06:32:43
First!
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/pIThgmh.jpg)



Colors look good. Needs some form of 40's support though.
GLWIC
God that movie is soooo good


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Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Vala US Vendor
Post by: pupper125 on Mon, 05 April 2021, 22:11:22
Quote from: Rynxe on Fri, 02 April 2021, 21:40:55
Just would like to ask if the kits are final? Won't there be any mac icon kit? I know that I'm part of a minority when it comes to this...

Kits are not entirely finalised, for one, the numpad will be split from base in order to get base kit prices down to a great level. If I see enough interest in a Mac icon kit, I would be more than willing to have it as an option :)
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Vala US Vendor
Post by: paperassgasket on Tue, 06 April 2021, 00:14:26
Quote from: pupper125 on Mon, 05 April 2021, 22:11:22
Quote from: Rynxe on Fri, 02 April 2021, 21:40:55
Just would like to ask if the kits are final? Won't there be any mac icon kit? I know that I'm part of a minority when it comes to this...

Kits are not entirely finalised, for one, the numpad will be split from base in order to get base kit prices down to a great level. If I see enough interest in a Mac icon kit, I would be more than willing to have it as an option :)

...prices down? It's ePBT. I don't think it gets any more "down" than that! lol.
Jokes aside, at least their moq system lends itself to this sort of kitting change and it should work out great.
Instead of "mac" mods, why not just go full on novelty mods? I do really appreciate the minimalism of a thin warm text on a stark black key, but I would really love the option of having a THICC and juicy novelty kit.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Vala US Vendor
Post by: eren on Tue, 06 April 2021, 12:21:51
Excited for this!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Vala US Vendor
Post by: SUKSAKUL on Sun, 11 April 2021, 12:10:44
NICE

Reserved :p
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: pupper125 on Sat, 17 April 2021, 22:30:51
Kitting update today.
Changes are:
New Base kit (Removal of numpad and associated keys)
New Numpad Kit
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: azzipa on Sun, 18 April 2021, 07:50:19
as a mac user with a preference for tsangan bottom rows, i appreciate 1.5u super keys and 1u alt keys. which means i probably would pass on mac modifiers. just the same, i’m looking forward to seeing how this set evolves. glwic  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: zekth on Sun, 18 April 2021, 12:23:22
Quote from: azzipa on Sun, 18 April 2021, 07:50:19
as a mac user with a preference for tsangan bottom rows, i appreciate 1.5u super keys and 1u alt keys. which means i probably would pass on mac modifiers. just the same, i’m looking forward to seeing how this set evolves. glwic  :thumb:

+1 on this.

Also if you use 2U shift in base kit, consider adding 1U shift and 1U R4 Delete for GK64 compatibility
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: pupper125 on Mon, 19 April 2021, 01:43:23
Quote from: azzipa on Sun, 18 April 2021, 07:50:19
as a mac user with a preference for tsangan bottom rows, i appreciate 1.5u super keys and 1u alt keys. which means i probably would pass on mac modifiers. just the same, i’m looking forward to seeing how this set evolves. glwic  :thumb:

Currently I haven't really seen enough demand for mac icons so they most likely won't be included at this rate, but I'm glad that you like the set.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: itsazly on Thu, 22 April 2021, 13:55:00
I like the idea of nums in base, so that I have it in case I want to match it up my board and a pad. But I get it.

I am personally someone who would rather spend more for a PBT/ePBT set if more things were included, since it is a more inexpensive route. I'd also be super fine with novelties or some accents in base.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: pupper125 on Thu, 22 April 2021, 17:30:07
Quote from: itsazly on Thu, 22 April 2021, 13:55:00
I like the idea of nums in base, so that I have it in case I want to match it up my board and a pad. But I get it.

I am personally someone who would rather spend more for a PBT/ePBT set if more things were included, since it is a more inexpensive route. I'd also be super fine with novelties or some accents in base.

The numpad kit will be inexpensive due to just how cheap epbt keys are, but I wanted to minimise the pricing for the base kit considering it already covers a large amount of layouts. Another advantage of using the ePBT MOQ system is that no matter what, the numpad kit will be produced, so separating it won't come with the risk of it not being produced.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: Bub on Thu, 22 April 2021, 17:36:03
this IC is very well formatted. GL!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: mr_foggy on Thu, 22 April 2021, 21:02:12
reverse dyesub PBT (bad) or doubleshot ABS (good)?

ePBT actually does both.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: azzipa on Thu, 22 April 2021, 21:17:11
decided I love this set, it matches my avatar. and I find myself wondering if it really is black (CR) or very dark grey. please be black.   :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: pupper125 on Fri, 23 April 2021, 02:15:04
Quote from: azzipa on Thu, 22 April 2021, 21:17:11
decided I love this set, it matches my avatar. and I find myself wondering if it really is black (CR) or very dark grey. please be black.   :cool:

The alpha/mod colour is indeed CR, so a proper black :)
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: Rynxe on Fri, 23 April 2021, 03:02:56
with the Numpad kit would it possible to add an R1 "=" key?
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: eren on Sun, 25 April 2021, 10:51:38
Once the GB is up, is there an estimation on how long will it take before it gets delivered?
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: treeleaf64 on Sun, 25 April 2021, 10:55:40
Hello my friend, Reverse dyesub is a Coin toss in terms of how it turns out  :(
I don't know what else to say
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: AVM on Sun, 25 April 2021, 16:18:03
Quote from: pupper125 on Mon, 05 April 2021, 22:11:22
Quote from: Rynxe on Fri, 02 April 2021, 21:40:55
Just would like to ask if the kits are final? Won't there be any mac icon kit? I know that I'm part of a minority when it comes to this...

Kits are not entirely finalised, for one, the numpad will be split from base in order to get base kit prices down to a great level. If I see enough interest in a Mac icon kit, I would be more than willing to have it as an option :)
Would really appreciate a Mac icon kit.


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Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: azzipa on Sun, 25 April 2021, 17:01:45
Quote from: treeleaf64 on Sun, 25 April 2021, 10:55:40
Hello my friend, Reverse dyesub is a Coin toss in terms of how it turns out  :(
I don't know what else to say


valid concern - but the renders are pretty!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: pupper125 on Mon, 26 April 2021, 04:49:21
Quote from: treeleaf64 on Sun, 25 April 2021, 10:55:40
Hello my friend, Reverse dyesub is a Coin toss in terms of how it turns out  :(
I don't know what else to say

ePBT has been showing an improvement in manu quality, so I'm hoping that this will turn out well
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: Firahlol on Mon, 26 April 2021, 08:26:39
I absolutely LOVE this. Well done and very well structured IC format.

Looking forward to the GB!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: azzipa on Mon, 26 April 2021, 09:00:57
Quote from: pupper125 on Mon, 26 April 2021, 04:49:21
Quote from: treeleaf64 on Sun, 25 April 2021, 10:55:40
Hello my friend, Reverse dyesub is a Coin toss in terms of how it turns out  :(
I don't know what else to say

ePBT has been showing an improvement in manu quality, so I'm hoping that this will turn out well

will you run pre-production samples to assure color quality on reverse dye sub?
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: DotMatrix on Wed, 28 April 2021, 00:55:03
Love the look and love the way the IC is laid out, really nice!

Are the 6.25u and 7u spacebars the same color as the ones in the base kit? Not sure there would be a need for duplicate spacebars.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: In0cenT on Wed, 28 April 2021, 02:07:15
Yes.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Artisan Collab is Here!
Post by: pupper125 on Fri, 07 May 2021, 23:16:17
Hey guys, proud to announce that I will be working with Amusing Atelier for this beautiful resin artisan! Make sure to check out their instagram at https://www.instagram.com/amusingatelier/ (https://www.instagram.com/amusingatelier/)
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Artisan Collab is Here!
Post by: peraph on Sat, 08 May 2021, 04:37:27
Nice artisan! Will it be raffle?
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Artisan Collab is Here!
Post by: pupper125 on Sat, 08 May 2021, 07:57:37
Quote from: peraph on Sat, 08 May 2021, 04:37:27
Nice artisan! Will it be raffle?

Yes, the Amusing Atelier artisan will be a raffle sale
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Salvun Artisan is Here!
Post by: pupper125 on Sat, 08 May 2021, 08:09:48
So for the second update of today, it's another artisan announcement, this time made by the rightfully famous - Salvun. He's knocked it out of the park with this design, and I really hope you all feel the same way!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Pricing for Kits Announced!
Post by: pupper125 on Sun, 09 May 2021, 07:12:03
Seeing as how we're getting closer to the group buy date, and we have finalised all the pricing numbers, I can now announce that the kit pricing has been released! Pricing for artisans will be coming in the near future, but haven't been completely decided yet.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Pricing for Kits Announced!
Post by: Ulliam on Sun, 09 May 2021, 08:29:09
Saw orange and got my wallet out! great job putting this together, always nice seeing more rds from epbt (the only ones that seem to be able to manage it)
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Pricing for Kits Announced!
Post by: azzipa on Sun, 09 May 2021, 09:32:32
really hyped to see this set moving closer to GB but i'm confused about your pricing. here's a comparison with a couple of others running now. kitting between solaria and origami looks very similar, with an extra iso enter and a few other keys in origami. 6085 has fewer keys. none of the three sets has numpad in base.

     epbt solaria base: $105 usd
     epbt origami (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111860.0) base: $85 usd
     epbt 6085 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112307.0) base: $79 usd

numpad pricing is similarly >20% above the other two sets. also, with the flexibility of epbt kits i'm also confused why it's necessary to put ISO in base since most people buying the set will never use the extra keys and child kits are produced as long as the base kit hits MOQ. but this is coming from someone who has never run a GB, let alone a IC, so feel free to correct me.

i'm excited for your success as a designer however your pricing looks to be, umm, aggressive.


is this the first epbt gb with base pricing over $100?
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Pricing for Kits Announced!
Post by: pupper125 on Sun, 09 May 2021, 17:01:07
Quote from: azzipa on Sun, 09 May 2021, 09:32:32
really hyped to see this set moving closer to GB but i'm confused about your pricing. here's a comparison with a couple of others running now. kitting between solaria and origami looks very similar, with an extra iso enter and a few other keys in origami. 6085 has fewer keys. none of the three sets has numpad in base.

     epbt solaria base: $105 usd
     epbt origami (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=111860.0) base: $85 usd
     epbt 6085 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=112307.0) base: $79 usd

numpad pricing is similarly >20% above the other two sets. also, with the flexibility of epbt kits i'm also confused why it's necessary to put ISO in base since most people buying the set will never use the extra keys and child kits are produced as long as the base kit hits MOQ. but this is coming from someone who has never run a GB, let alone a IC, so feel free to correct me.

i'm excited for your success as a designer however your pricing looks to be, umm, aggressive.


is this the first epbt gb with base pricing over $100?

Hi, so I do understand your concerns with pricing, and it does look rather aggressive when compared with sets like ePBT Origami and 6085, however the reason for the steeper price is the fact that the set is reverse dye sub, which causes a considerable increase in manufacturing costs. This also isn't the first epbt base kit with >100 pricing, as ePBT Be the One had a 105 dollar base kit with a similar size.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Pricing for Kits Announced!
Post by: SykeJr on Sun, 09 May 2021, 18:34:45
Really like this kit. Will keep a close eye for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Pricing for Kits Announced!
Post by: VAMP on Mon, 10 May 2021, 01:12:22
Really diggin this. GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - Pricing for Kits Announced!
Post by: Vphan on Fri, 14 May 2021, 13:42:05
Is there scope to have an alternative Alpha set in the accent colour? Would love to have that option

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Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - KBDFans New Asia Vendor
Post by: Adelscott on Sat, 15 May 2021, 14:54:27
Quote from: KVogh on Tue, 30 March 2021, 04:42:09
Love the colors and the set :)

possible for french kit ? I saw many recent ePBT including it.

Cheers

+1 !
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - GB June 4
Post by: LordHaveMercy on Mon, 17 May 2021, 05:08:07
I'mma buy this one. Wish it could come this year... Oh well. Such is life in the world of custom keyboards!

Can't wait for the summer GB! :)
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - GB June 4
Post by: pupper125 on Thu, 20 May 2021, 05:27:00
Quote from: LordHaveMercy on Mon, 17 May 2021, 05:08:07
I'mma buy this one. Wish it could come this year... Oh well. Such is life in the world of custom keyboards!

Can't wait for the summer GB! :)

Thanks for the support, make sure to mark the date!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - GB June 4 - Asero Artisan Announced!
Post by: pupper125 on Tue, 01 June 2021, 02:37:51
Hey guys, one more quick update before our June 4 GB, the Asero artisan is now announced, featuring an abstract paint splatter design in the various colours of the set.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - New Base & Numpad Kit
Post by: caiozero on Tue, 01 June 2021, 18:20:25
Quote from: AVM on Sun, 25 April 2021, 16:18:03
Quote from: pupper125 on Mon, 05 April 2021, 22:11:22
Quote from: Rynxe on Fri, 02 April 2021, 21:40:55
Just would like to ask if the kits are final? Won't there be any mac icon kit? I know that I'm part of a minority when it comes to this...

Kits are not entirely finalised, for one, the numpad will be split from base in order to get base kit prices down to a great level. If I see enough interest in a Mac icon kit, I would be more than willing to have it as an option :)
Would really appreciate a Mac icon kit.


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Would also like the Mac icon kit!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - GB June 4 - Asero Artisan Price Available!
Post by: pupper125 on Fri, 04 June 2021, 04:24:04
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113176.0
Check out the GB page here!
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - GB June 4 - Asero Artisan Price Available!
Post by: SykeJr on Fri, 09 July 2021, 09:19:16
Any updates....?
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - GB June 4 - Asero Artisan Price Available!
Post by: julianbokelmann on Tue, 13 July 2021, 02:10:05
Hi,
I don't know if this is the right place for it, but to me it seems like the [:;] key in the international kit should be a [,;] key or not?
The [:;] key is also in the base kit.
Title: Re: [IC] ePBT Solaria - GB June 4 - Asero Artisan Price Available!
Post by: julianbokelmann on Tue, 13 July 2021, 03:32:04
I asked on Instagram and it was said, that the [,;] key will be included :)