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I really can't tell, but are the colors of the letters on the alphas the same color as the modifiers?Yessir
oh... so 1u white beans only exists in renders?
oh... so 1u white beans only exists in renders?’
oh... so 1u white beans only exists in renders?’
Did you mean white cap, dark brown bean (ie the inverse)?
oh... so 1u white beans only exists in renders?’
Did you mean white cap, dark brown bean (ie the inverse)?
yes.. those ones. which to me is the true representation of the beans. :(
Damn I was super excited for the Canadian vendor but it seems their prices are actually worse than just buying from the US vendor and having it shipped to Canada when buying multiple kits, maybe in the future it's value will come from avoiding duty fees (and instead paying regular taxes) but for this buy it seems il be going through Canonnonkeys, looking forward to it, GLWGB!
Damn I was super excited for the Canadian vendor but it seems their prices are actually worse than just buying from the US vendor and having it shipped to Canada when buying multiple kits, maybe in the future it's value will come from avoiding duty fees (and instead paying regular taxes) but for this buy it seems il be going through Canonnonkeys, looking forward to it, GLWGB!
Hey Potato!
Yea pricing is a weird one, and I wanted to make sure pricing was just as good if not better than grabbing from US proxies traditionally but obviously theres currency/exchange fees thats normally hidden when purchasing in USD. Then the inherent shipping costs and duty/custom fees (UPS/Fedex + CBSA, which is usually $10) thats not really seen until after the purchase.
I tried to use standard "Canada Tax" that we're all used to paying for US goods. Which is about 5-10%, and I tried to round down when I could.
So ya, really hoping I can support the Canadian market by offering US like-prices, and add value by having quicker shipping (all within Canada and avoid 2 customs inspects from Germany -> US -> Canada) and removing any hidden fees.
I know it kinda looks like a cheap cash grab, but its tough - I'm trying guys!
Really hoping Canada has a good market for this kinda stuff as my store is a niche within a niche heh
Maybe this was mentioned somewhere and I missed it, but is the RAMA keycap metal or plastic? I assume plastic but it also looks rather metallic in the renders, so I have no idea.From what I remember, most RAMA caps are usually alu. Maybe I'm wrong tho
Maybe this was mentioned somewhere and I missed it, but is the RAMA keycap metal or plastic? I assume plastic but it also looks rather metallic in the renders, so I have no idea.Unless mentioned otherwise (like those silicone caps), you can safely assume that they are milled alu.
Maybe this was mentioned somewhere and I missed it, but is the RAMA keycap metal or plastic? I assume plastic but it also looks rather metallic in the renders, so I have no idea.Unless mentioned otherwise (like those silicone caps), you can safely assume that they are milled alu.
@Langelandia on cannonkeys I can't checkout the cafe deskmats with the caps have to pay separate shipping?
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@Langelandia on cannonkeys I can't checkout the cafe deskmats with the caps have to pay separate shipping?
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Yes, because the deskmats ship before the caps and they also weigh much more than the caps. It's unfortunate that they cost so much to ship, but the price before shipping is quite reasonable. The other vendors also do something similar BTW.
@Langelandia on cannonkeys I can't checkout the cafe deskmats with the caps have to pay separate shipping?
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Yes, because the deskmats ship before the caps and they also weigh much more than the caps. It's unfortunate that they cost so much to ship, but the price before shipping is quite reasonable. The other vendors also do something similar BTW.
I have an order in at cannonkeys for your GMK Voyage along with the deskmat that was all one order and listed as combined shipping. Was that a mistake?
Does anybody have experience with Desk Hero for the canadian proxy? I normally do buisness with cannonkeys for my orders (I live in canada). I reckon everything should be fine but you know, better safe than sorry.
Very interested in the Cafe Keypora - what is the plan for that? Is that like a automatically entered into a raffle with every base set or something?
MoreShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/7jAWQFb.jpg)AscoffeeCafé gained popularity in Italy in the 16th century, clergymen pushed the church to ban this new, scary drink as "satanic." This discussion was brought all the way to the Pope himself: Clement VIII. The literal freakin' Pope took one sip and found this beverage so wonderful he remarked how they should "baptize it and keep it for themselves." Café is incredible enough to change the mind of a pope and it's darn sure wonderful enough to put on your keyboard, too.
Welcome to the Group Buy thread for GMK Café!Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ljTaApa.png)
The set is available from these wonderful folks:
US- Cannonkeys https://cannonkeys.com/ (https://cannonkeys.com/)
EU - mykeyboard.eu https://mykeyboard.eu/ (https://mykeyboard.eu/)
Asia - iLouis with iLumkb https://ilumkb.com/ (https://ilumkb.com/)
Australia - DailyClack https://dailyclack.com/ (https://dailyclack.com/)
Canada (I know, eh?!) - DeskHero https://www.deskhero.ca/ (https://www.deskhero.ca/)
Sales NumbersMoreShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/DUZnfMb.png)
Colors Used
Alphas: L9
Modifiers: RAL 8019 https://www.ralcolorchart.com/ral-classic/ral-8019-grey-brown (https://www.ralcolorchart.com/ral-classic/ral-8019-grey-brown)
Accents: RAL 1001 https://www.ralcolorchart.com/ral-classic/ral-1001-beige (https://www.ralcolorchart.com/ral-classic/ral-1001-beige)
Kits
PricesShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/2H0j5H8.png)
With Cream (base kit, MOQ 250) because who doesn't like a touch of cream in their coffee? $125Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/81TNLp1.png)
"Wait a second...do I see two TAB keys in that base kit?"
Why yes, you do! Since there is an option for the Black kit to be purchased in addition to the With Cream kit, you would be able to cover two full keyboards (up to TKL and 65% with different bottom rows) using the caps you would receive - with the exception that you'd be missing a second TAB key. Without adding cost, we were able to add in a second TAB key to add value to those who purchase both the With Cream and Black kits. <3
Sugar (numpad/ISO, MOQ 100) for those in the world who like a little sweet in their life. $48Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/DbygJTv.png)
Black (dark alphas, MOQ 100) for anyone who doesn't want none of that crap in their cup. $66Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/xURDdy7.png)
Extra Shots (spacebars, MOQ 100) to give it a little extra kick. $23Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/82WimQ1.png)
Special Blends (40s/ortho, MOQ 100) to cover different palates. $52Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/KxKWHbW.png)
Renders, Lots of Renders
https://imgur.com/a/UggMOdR (https://imgur.com/a/UggMOdR)
RAMA Caps
Important note: the cap colors will be matched by RAMA to the GMK caps we provide once we've locked in the colors after the matching process is complete.
préparer - French for to prepare, ready, make, set, get ready, and of course...brew - ANSI R3 Enter $52Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/iNVCk2d.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/1gFyEd1.png)
Bean - Row 1 $38Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/90ExGPX.png)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/dIFoAde.png)
Deskmat
Why worry about spilling coffee on your deskmat anymore when you can already have a stained one so you don't feel bad about it?! $17Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/v20ozB4.jpg)
Social
I have a Discord server where we chat about a bunch of stuff, including the set of course so if you like updates and silly thing, come join. All are welcome, even if you're not buying =)
https://discord.gg/Wj9VCNK (https://discord.gg/Wj9VCNK)
You can find me @langelandia on Instagram if you're interested. I sometimes post pictures of things and stuff or whatever
https://www.instagram.com/langelandia/ (https://www.instagram.com/langelandia/)
It's not black, I promise.More
Here's color comparison to black (CR) and white (WS1). The Café colors are on the bottom.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/btHkPBl.jpg)
Color Matching
This is round one of our color matching process - we anticipate round two since they could be just a bit closer than they are now, but we're very happy with the first attempt and are confident that we will match the chosen RAL colors. These pictures were taking in full sunlight.MoreShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/HjU4G1l.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/MQIDBaj.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/K4UUSYh.jpg)
Sleeve ArtShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/5cUdNwq.jpg)
Timelines
Production time is expected to be roughly 16 weeks and we anticipate the set will ship to buyers in April.
Collaborations
-C.Y.O. Keycaps https://www.instagram.com/ttylerdurden/ (https://www.instagram.com/ttylerdurden/)
-Alpha Keycaps https://www.instagram.com/alphakeycaps/ (https://www.instagram.com/alphakeycaps/)
-Latrialum https://www.instagram.com/latrialum/ (https://www.instagram.com/latrialum/)
Pictures of test caps: https://imgur.com/a/vOvLXdD (https://imgur.com/a/vOvLXdD)
-CruzCtrl Cables https://cruzctrl.gg/ (https://cruzctrl.gg/)
More details to come about the collaborations SoonTM
Special Thanks
-To my muse: ”Coffee, the bitter liquid that provides the only semblance of pleasure left in these dark times.”
-Upas for believing in the set and grabbing me day one of IC
-All the proxies - I wanted to share this set with as many people as possible and you're helping to do that.
-Onecreativemind for artwork
-Abec and Janglad for continued renders and support
-Fox for initial inspiration idea
-Voxkey, eskimojo, spade, bhk1004
-The Top Clackers, Brian and Jae, and everyone in their Discord willing to share their feedback and/or support of the set
-Oldcat and other graystudio discord users for additional input and support
-Urbantheii for hype hype hype
-Bryan for the good luck you sent to me when Dracula's date was announce =)
-And Everyone that has commented or interacted with me re:Café at all. You've helped guide this project through your questions and wonderful feedback and have made the set what it is today. I cannot thank you enough. Truly.
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Updates
9.25.19 - Added in album of test caps by Latrialum
10.1.19 - changed GB to live
10.2.19 - Added sales chart
Thank you all for looking <3
So although it was said ' you would be able to cover two full keyboards (up to TKL and 65% with different bottom rows) using the caps you would receive ', it looks like there's only 1 regular 2u backspace.. So if we wanted to fill a TKL + 65%, most likely one of those keyboards will have to have split backspace correct? Not complaining, just making sure. Already joined for both creame + black!Correct :) Usually one of the main things missing for a "double build" is the TAB, including that with the dark alpha's helps a lot :) You'll also be missing stuff like nav cluster etc. So in order to fill 2 boards one has to be split backspace and at the most a 65% / 1800 mini (like a Cypher/Dharma for example).
Do the black alphas have Deep dish homing keys for F and J?
Yep, dark have bars on the caps on the right. No deep dish.
Yep, dark have bars on the caps on the right. No deep dish.
Really? Then this is the first GMK set I know of that contains non-homing F & J.
use the white F & J alphaYep, dark have bars on the caps on the right. No deep dish.
Really? Then this is the first GMK set I know of that contains non-homing F & J.
use the white F & J alphaYep, dark have bars on the caps on the right. No deep dish.
Really? Then this is the first GMK set I know of that contains non-homing F & J.
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Yep, dark have bars on the caps on the right. No deep dish.
Is there a 7u spacebar in the base kit?
Is there a 7u spacebar in the base kit?
yeah, seems like it.
In the spacebars kit, is the 1.25u space really convex? In the renders it looks non-convex (is it just the way I'm perceiving the lighting?) though it's labeled as 1.25c. In the IC thread I saw people had posted their own labeling/interpretations of various space bars/keys, but the 1.25u key wasn't specifically identified as convex.
Updated to reflect adjusted timeline for set delivery of May vs. April.
Sad panda =(
how are we looking for shipping to vendors on May 28? Any delays that we should know about?According to a post on DailyClack discord it's been pushed to June 29th but I'm not sure if that date is for when it's shipped or when it's estimated to arrive at DC.
how are we looking for shipping to vendors on May 28? Any delays that we should know about?According to a post on DailyClack discord it's been pushed to June 29th but I'm not sure if that date is for when it's shipped or when it's estimated to arrive at DC.
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I believe its still shipping the 28th of may but its taking up to 3 weeks to get to the US, so its likely late June before customers receive the sets. I have no idea how this affects ex-US vendors.
Just saw that these keycaps existed. Is there a chance vendors will have some extra base kits to purchase?
Any updates?
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Great, can’t wait. Enjoy your café!Any updates?
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I received mine on Monday, you should be getting yours soon enough :)
Will there be extras?
Anyone in Europe got theirs?
I wonder when eu vendor will start sending these...
Anyone in Europe got theirs?
I wonder when eu vendor will start sending these...
Some EU folks have pics up on reddit and discord. Should be soon.
have you received a shipping notification from RAMA?
dang. I still haven't gotten a notification yet. Maybe mine was on the second shipment. What color did you go for? I went for milk.
just got my notification :thumb:
I'm not very impressed by the warped spacebars on my set + spacebar kit
Nice colours tho, definitely the best looking set I've seenShow Image(https://i.gyazo.com/62d2330de1be5847ebae79b525d2dddf.jpg)Show Image(https://i.gyazo.com/426947470a66630efc9cb9dca7b79545.jpg)Show Image(https://i.gyazo.com/e1dd09ae2b3dd2f769b3df7f6742b993.jpg)Show Image(https://i.gyazo.com/0b7b591c82aa537c738838bdc3d44cce.jpg)
UPDATE: I asked Mykeyboard.eu about this and they asked me and others to post pictures of their warped spacebars in this thread. They will take this up with GMK. :thumb:
I don't know why GMK just don't acknowledge the ****ty spacebars. Every GB has warped keys. No need to gather more information. Just make new space bars to every participant and fix your manufacturing process.My GMK WoB from Drop had also very ****ty spacebars. The last time when they where perfect, was GMK Nautilus. They go a bit downhill. :(
I have emailed mykeyboard.eu twice regarding my order being wrong and have not had a reply in two weeks. I can also confirm that my space bars are warped in the same way as well. A response is required.
I have emailed mykeyboard.eu twice regarding my order being wrong and have not had a reply in two weeks. I can also confirm that my space bars are warped in the same way as well. A response is required.
MyKeyboard are best reached in their discord
I've just only stumbled upon this GB - these look beautiful! (admitted a huge coffee addict). I know it's probably way too early to ask, but any chance for a R2? :p
I have the same warping issue on my spacebars as well, unfortunately:That's nuts
6u center-stem white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/GkFa9hY.jpg)
6u off-center-stem white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/S7pWyZ8.jpg)
6.25u white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/720wtue.jpg)
6.25u gold spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/h6mBtv1.jpg)
7u white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/c0uE9KO.jpg)
7u gold spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/23H6U4m.jpg)
For comparison's sake, this is an old 7u spacebar from GMK Oblivion R1:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ypGgEKu.jpg)
I have the same warping issue on my spacebars as well, unfortunately:
6u center-stem white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/GkFa9hY.jpg)
6u off-center-stem white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/S7pWyZ8.jpg)
6.25u white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/720wtue.jpg)
6.25u gold spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/h6mBtv1.jpg)
7u white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/c0uE9KO.jpg)
7u gold spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/23H6U4m.jpg)
For comparison's sake, this is an old 7u spacebar from GMK Oblivion R1:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ypGgEKu.jpg)
I don't want to sound like a broken record, but when you claim to have warped spacebars, can we at least verify that it has an impact first?
I had warped 9009 spacebars if you placed on a flat surface, but there is no interference or issue when you actually used them. Also, once put on a board, you could not see any visual issues.
I presume people actually use spacebars rather than just put them on display cases to show off how flat they are.
I think the issue is that the price for the base kit was 124$, extra spacebars were like 25$, and most people got another kit or two. Spending 200$ on a set of keycaps for a keyboard, you kind of have an expectation for quality, and with how warped those bars are, that expectation is not being met.
If all people cared about was basic function of the key - to press down on the switch and actuate it - then people would just go get a 25$ set of cheap ABS keycaps.
I think the issue is that the price for the base kit was 124$, extra spacebars were like 25$, and most people got another kit or two. Spending 200$ on a set of keycaps for a keyboard, you kind of have an expectation for quality, and with how warped those bars are, that expectation is not being met.
If all people cared about was basic function of the key - to press down on the switch and actuate it - then people would just go get a 25$ set of cheap ABS keycaps.
What does the comment about someone buying child kits have anything to do with spacebars? Does someone who buys the novelty kit become more deserving of straight spacebars than someone who buys just the base kit?
The expectation is that they work correctly and without issue and also look straight when placed on a keyboard. If you have the expectation that they must also be perfectly straight when you display them, then you should confirm with the GB runner that they will meet that expectation before you order.
Finally got mine in and the spacebar is warped as well :(
https://imgur.com/a/fwJm64U
Everyone,
There are clearly issues with the spacebars of this set for some, if not many people. Please continue to post pictures of the issues so we can share them with GMK as we work with vendors to correct these issues. I would like to get everyone the product they expected. Please be patient with me - I'm working on it <3
Jeff
Hey everyone,
It's hard for me to associate geekhack usernames with orders placed on CannonKeys.
So, with that in mind, if you ordered from CannonKeys and have any issues with your GMK Cafe set, PLEASE send in a support ticket containing:
1. images of the warped spacebars on a flat surface / images of the issue you are seeing
2. your order number.
Without this information, I can't easily track this issue. I'll gather information for a couple weeks then send it along to GMK.
Once that's done, we'll see what GMK has to say.
Thanks,
Upas
LOL. It's straight when it is sitting flat against flat surface. Anything else = warped.I think the issue is that the price for the base kit was 124$, extra spacebars were like 25$, and most people got another kit or two. Spending 200$ on a set of keycaps for a keyboard, you kind of have an expectation for quality, and with how warped those bars are, that expectation is not being met.
If all people cared about was basic function of the key - to press down on the switch and actuate it - then people would just go get a 25$ set of cheap ABS keycaps.
What does the comment about someone buying child kits have anything to do with spacebars? Does someone who buys the novelty kit become more deserving of straight spacebars than someone who buys just the base kit?
The expectation is that they work correctly and without issue and also look straight when placed on a keyboard. If you have the expectation that they must also be perfectly straight when you display them, then you should confirm with the GB runner that they will meet that expectation before you order.
I have the same warping issue on my spacebars as well, unfortunately:
6u center-stem white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/GkFa9hY.jpg)
6u off-center-stem white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/S7pWyZ8.jpg)
6.25u white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/720wtue.jpg)
6.25u gold spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/h6mBtv1.jpg)
7u white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/c0uE9KO.jpg)
7u gold spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/23H6U4m.jpg)
For comparison's sake, this is an old 7u spacebar from GMK Oblivion R1:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ypGgEKu.jpg)
I have the same issue with my 9009. But GMK fanbois would defend it.
I have the same warping issue on my spacebars as well, unfortunately:
6u center-stem white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/GkFa9hY.jpg)
6u off-center-stem white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/S7pWyZ8.jpg)
6.25u white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/720wtue.jpg)
6.25u gold spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/h6mBtv1.jpg)
7u white spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/c0uE9KO.jpg)
7u gold spacebarShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/23H6U4m.jpg)
For comparison's sake, this is an old 7u spacebar from GMK Oblivion R1:Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/ypGgEKu.jpg)
I have the same issue with my 9009. But GMK fanbois would defend it.
Nobody is defending that the bars aren't crooked.
I am not a long time in this hobby, but an easy fix I have seen is to just use boiling water. Why is there so much backlash if that is an easy fix? Mind you my spacebars are warped too, I am just genuinely curious.
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has anyone got any response from GMK/vendors about the spacebar issues?
I think R2 was IFK Cafe
R2? Yes please, I had to buy the IFK version and suffer the consequences.