[GB] Massdrop x Zambumon GMK Nautilus Custom Keycap Set

[Auk]

Tai-Hao made a copy...

That was on reddit, some of the comments there said it was a copy of Danger Zone rather than Nautilus. Either way it looks pish...

[rioc]

Apparently Tai-Hao made a copy of this set! Right before it goes on GB!

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2501

That's not really a copy of this set, that's a copy of danger zone

http://imgur.com/uChIaQH

true... it's the deep blue that reminded me of this set

[merlin64]

Apparently Tai-Hao made a copy of this set! Right before it goes on GB!

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2501

That's not really a copy of this set, that's a copy of danger zone

http://imgur.com/uChIaQH

My apologies! You are correct, I completely forgot about that set!

[Zambumon]

Apparently Tai-Hao made a copy of this set! Right before it goes on GB!

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2501

That's not really a copy of this set, that's a copy of danger zone

http://imgur.com/uChIaQH

What about this  )

[rioc]

Apparently Tai-Hao made a copy of this set! Right before it goes on GB!

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2501

That's not really a copy of this set, that's a copy of danger zone

http://imgur.com/uChIaQH

What about this  )

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ah, that's the one I meant which was seen at computex... not the other one


this is defo nautilus rip

[Auk]

What about this...

Is that also Tai Hao? quality looks quite dubious, but maybe it's just because it's shine through legends? whatever the reason I can't see it taking sales from Nautilus.

[merlin64]

If it were me 2-3 years ago, I'd probably say. "Plastic is plastic...go for this because its cheaper and you get it faster".

Within the enthusiast community I don't think anyone would choose this over GMK. However it's a good way to get new people into the hobby!

[ppp]

If it were me 2-3 years ago, I'd probably say. "Plastic is plastic...go for this because its cheaper and you get it faster".

Within the enthusiast community I don't think anyone would choose this over GMK. However it's a good way to get new people into the hobby!

This. Cheap keysets get you suckered in then you realize there are quality ones and that's what we stay for.

[kmba]

If you're having cap problems I feel bad for you son
I got 99 problems but cheap plastic ain't one

[jacobavenkraft]

I've never actually used an Ergodox.  Are the keycaps different for the left and right sides?  Or do they only differ based on row profile (i.e. R1, R2, R3, R4)?  The render shows a vertical R2 keycap for open braces/open bracket ("{", "[") on both the right-hand and left-hand sides, but unless the right-hand and left-hand sides have different stem patterns it seems like that would be a duplicate keycap which could potentially have a different label on it.

[colbs]

I've never actually used an Ergodox.  Are the keycaps different for the left and right sides?  Or do they only differ based on row profile (i.e. R1, R2, R3, R4)?  The render shows a vertical R2 keycap for open braces/open bracket ("{", "[") on both the right-hand and left-hand sides, but unless the right-hand and left-hand sides have different stem patterns it seems like that would be a duplicate keycap which could potentially have a different label on it.

Same keycap, but legend is flipped 180 degrees.  The vertical keys on the ergodox are R2 profile, 1.5u (exactly the same as the tab key).  On the ergodox, the 'front' face of the vertical keys points towards the gaps between the two halves.  So even though they are the same key profile and width, their different orientation on each half of the ergodox requires that both keys be made.  If you open up the ergodox render and look at those keys more closely, you can see that the less steep face of the keycaps point in different directions depending on which hand of the ergodox they are on.

[theillumedpanda]

Apparently Tai-Hao made a copy of this set! Right before it goes on GB!

https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=2501

That's not really a copy of this set, that's a copy of danger zone

http://imgur.com/uChIaQH

What about this  )

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This looks terrible :D

[rippor]

Probably a dumb question, but will this come in those cool trays like the other GMK sets?

[Zambumon]

Probably a dumb question, but will this come in those cool trays like the other GMK sets?

Of course. And they'll be packed in a custom banderole. 

[ppp]

Can carbon end already so we can get on board??? I've been waiting foreverrrr x__x

[typischt]

Can carbon end already so we can get on board??? I've been waiting foreverrrr x__x

Seriously, Carbon is going on for aaages! O.o
But tbh, in regards to budget, I'm kinda glad it's like that.


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[kmba]

Yup carbon can Giiiit Ouuuut

[T0mb3ry]

Can carbon end already so we can get on board??? I've been waiting foreverrrr x__x

Can carbon end already so we can get on board??? I've been waiting foreverrrr x__x

Seriously, Carbon is going on for aaages! O.o
But tbh, in regards to budget, I'm kinda glad it's like that.


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Can carbon end already so we can get on board??? I've been waiting foreverrrr x__x

[ppp]

Can carbon end already so we can get on board??? I've been waiting foreverrrr x__x

Can carbon end already so we can get on board??? I've been waiting foreverrrr x__x

Seriously, Carbon is going on for aaages! O.o
But tbh, in regards to budget, I'm kinda glad it's like that.


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Can carbon end already so we can get on board??? I've been waiting foreverrrr x__x

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:)

<3 just teasing. I'm just mad cuz I can't afford all the mods  :p

[rippor]

Probably a dumb question, but will this come in those cool trays like the other GMK sets?

Of course. And they'll be packed in a custom banderole. 

a custom what?

Ive never purchased GMK keys so pardon the ignorance

[ppp]

Probably a dumb question, but will this come in those cool trays like the other GMK sets?

Of course. And they'll be packed in a custom banderole. 

a custom what?

Ive never purchased GMK keys so pardon the ignorance

It's just one of those slip-on box type things.
The box with no sides.

here's a picture of the hydro banderole + tray http://i.imgur.com/MrqxOxr.jpg

[Zambumon]

[Konjungamo]

Novelty hype \o/

[Zambumon]

Massdrop x Zambumon GMK Nautilus Custom Keycap Set Preview Page

[merintil]

Looking great! I can't wait for the set to drop!

[Konjungamo]

The price for the NORDE-Kit is fantastic!
If I'm being honest I have no idea what the enter novelty is supposed to be though

[Zambumon]

The price for the NORDE-Kit is fantastic!
If I'm being honest I have no idea what the enter novelty is supposed to be though

I'm really happy too with how the NORDE kit has been priced.

The enter key is the Nautilus II from the League of extraordinary gentlemen, I thought it was a cool addition and tried my best to match the original one.

[euphxenos]

Thanks for adding the R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn, and I really like the Nautilus II novelties.  I'm in as soon as this drops.

[Konjungamo]

The price for the NORDE-Kit is fantastic!
If I'm being honest I have no idea what the enter novelty is supposed to be though

I'm really happy too with how the NORDE kit has been priced.

The enter key is the Nautilus II from the League of extraordinary gentlemen, I thought it was a cool addition and tried my best to match the original one.

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Oh that's cool, definitely an eyecatcher and something to talk about even for people not interested in keybaords!

[eksuen]

Big fan of the novelties. The diver helmet just makes me think of Bioshock.

[ppp]

Oh **** I'm so excited. Gogo Zambumon

[ctrl]

That's it. I'm in for Nautilus as soon as it drops. Just noticed the Massdrop page update and the stunning novelty keys.

I was going to go for Carbon (because it is a damn fine set! Love those hexagons!), but I was planning on using this purchase for a split spacebar build (which likely will become my first build ever) and I'd like the bottom row to be uniform. For this purpose Nautilus would be better, I think.

[Konjungamo]

Sooo, definitely no barred F and J keys?
Would be sad to see this set without them as I definitely prefer bars to scoops for orientation.


^{Maybe at 1000 orders, pretty please?}

[e_l_tang]

What is the reasoning for keeping certain keycaps in the ErgoDox/Planck kit concave? I don't see any reason why they should stay concave when they can be made convex as they should be without any extra cost.

[Zambumon]

What is the reasoning for keeping certain keycaps in the ErgoDox/Planck kit concave? I don't see any reason why they should stay concave when they can be made convex as they should be without any extra cost.

Convex keycaps don't have legends and are intended to be used as spacebars by Planck users, the rest of the keycaps have to be concave, as it allows them to get legends.

[e_l_tang]

What is the reasoning for keeping certain keycaps in the ErgoDox/Planck kit concave? I don't see any reason why they should stay concave when they can be made convex as they should be without any extra cost.

Convex keycaps don't have legends and are intended to be used as spacebars by Planck users, the rest of the keycaps have to be concave, as it allows them to get legends.

Why can't convex keycaps have legends?

[pab]

What is the reasoning for keeping certain keycaps in the ErgoDox/Planck kit concave? I don't see any reason why they should stay concave when they can be made convex as they should be without any extra cost.

Convex keycaps don't have legends and are intended to be used as spacebars by Planck users, the rest of the keycaps have to be concave, as it allows them to get legends.

Why can't convex keycaps have legends?

My naive guess is that they would requite separate molds, and therefore more expensive.

[bun]

VIM KEYS..!!!!

DO WANT. SHALL HAVE.

 

[Belgaer]

Absolutely brilliant and beautiful novelties. Gutted that there's nothing in it for ISO but not saying that was the wrong decision. That red on blue Nautilus II <3. I'd never have thought that another colour would work (especially red) but it really looks fantastic!

[Arallu]

Sooo, definitely no barred F and J keys?
Would be sad to see this set without them as I definitely prefer bars to scoops for orientation.


^{Maybe at 1000 orders, pretty please?}

No barred F/J keys is really a letdown.

[ppp]

Sooo, definitely no barred F and J keys?
Would be sad to see this set without them as I definitely prefer bars to scoops for orientation.


^{Maybe at 1000 orders, pretty please?}

No barred F/J keys is really a letdown.

Oh I didn't even notice... +1.
Still going to buy but I'd rather have bars than learn something new 
never really used scoops before.

[Konjungamo]

Sooo, definitely no barred F and J keys?
Would be sad to see this set without them as I definitely prefer bars to scoops for orientation.


^{Maybe at 1000 orders, pretty please?}

No barred F/J keys is really a letdown.

Oh I didn't even notice... +1.
Still going to buy but I'd rather have bars than learn something new 
never really used scoops before.

Same situation here. Apparently, there can also be light bleeding issues when GMKs scooped caps are paired with switch LEDs (althought that might affect light-alpha sets like Plum or Carbon more than a dark set like Nautilus).

[Zambumon]

Sooo, definitely no barred F and J keys?
Would be sad to see this set without them as I definitely prefer bars to scoops for orientation.


^{Maybe at 1000 orders, pretty please?}

No barred F/J keys is really a letdown.

Oh I didn't even notice... +1.
Still going to buy but I'd rather have bars than learn something new 
never really used scoops before.

Same situation here. Apparently, there can also be light bleeding issues when GMKs scooped caps are paired with switch LEDs (althought that might affect light-alpha sets like Plum or Carbon more than a dark set like Nautilus).

The light leaks were produced in Triumph Adler due to a change in the composition of the plastic used (Source) and I haven't spotted a single keyset that has had them after it. 

[ideus]

Dolch looks way too good, even against the new colorful sets like HF. Impressive.

[Konjungamo]

The light leaks were produced in Triumph Adler due to a change in the composition of the plastic used (Source) and I haven't spotted a single keyset that has had them after it. 

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Not trying to start a fight or anything, but it seems to be a more recent problem as well, at least with Plum:

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-jessica-gmk-plum-custom-keycap-set/talk/1733595?utm_source=linkshare&referer=65KF82



https://www.reddit.com/r/mechmarket/comments/6jwqom/usca_h_paypal_w_gmk_plum_scooped_f/


https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6k4iby/gmk_bleedthrough_of_backlighting/ <-- Admittedly, this is where I first heard of this problem and it seems to be isolated incidents.
So probably nothing to worry about with the darker color of Nautilus, just trying to find some more reasons for including our beloved barred F/J caps.

[Auk]

so what we're saying here is, Zambumon is some kind of...

Scoop Nazi ?!



NEXT !!!

[dubious]

stubs are clearly superior
scoops are just warped keys 

[e_l_tang]

What is the reasoning for keeping certain keycaps in the ErgoDox/Planck kit concave? I don't see any reason why they should stay concave when they can be made convex as they should be without any extra cost.

Convex keycaps don't have legends and are intended to be used as spacebars by Planck users, the rest of the keycaps have to be concave, as it allows them to get legends.

Why can't convex keycaps have legends?

My naive guess is that they would requite separate molds, and therefore more expensive.

This doesn't apply to most of the legends in the kit, since they have to be made new anyway. No one's ever going to need concave Lower and Raise keycaps for example and only a legend mold for convex keycaps would be needed.

[elfick]

FWIW, I also prefer bars. >terminal_ came with them and they are awesome.
I didn't even check earlier because I had assumed all GMK sets came with them.
I just find them easier to home on than scoops.
Either way, I'm still in for the set, because ...

Zambumon, I missed the post where you had reconsidered DC support so when I saw them in the drop preview I was stoked!
Thanks man, you rock!!!!

[KnightDX]

Does this drop today ? June 30th?