[IC] GMK Blue Mod Set (Final Render & Pricing Received) Going Live April 3rd!

[tjweir]

This mod is more & more great. Thanks for added 1.5 mod with B profile

You're welcome!

Just waiting on GMK for mockups now.

Also, I asked for an ETA on cmyw, so hopefully that is coming soon! Once I receive the caps, I am to get all of the US packages out one weekend and then international the next.

Yeah. It seems your plan is very advantage. Finish CMYW soon & wait mockups to run Green mod haha
Hope there isn't any problem on road.

But I seems don't like windowed caps because it's not double shot caps while alsmost others is DS caps Sorry to tjweir but that is only personal idea

There are DS windowed Caps Lock keys out there, hard to find though.

[justnits]

I don't really know where to post this, so why not here?

Does anyone remember a few months ago a Chinese member claiming he bought 250 sets of gmk Olivetti and red alert? Well, he wasn't joking!

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Looks pretty good except for wrong legend on insert and delete! I'm going to get a red alert set for my Corsa

I thought this thread was an interest check for a modifiers set, now it is populated with other totally unrelated ones? I am confused now.

I just posted this here because I didn't want to make a new thread. Just letting people know this set is out there! This thread is still for the green mod set

I hope that is wrong price on those full set... $185 is way too much, even my sets with lot of additional key is less.

what i heard was, the RMB 1150 or USD$185 includes a keycap box (i am guessing somewhat similar to Raindrop's deluxe box) and some special resin novelty key(s), and also to cover for shipping and tax.

[billnye]

Please let me know your thoughts on the set and the color

[radio_killah]

Please let me know your thoughts on the set and the color

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I dig it! What was pricing like? I see a few keys I feel could be removed if needed for cost reasons.

[billnye]

Please let me know your thoughts on the set and the color

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I dig it! What was pricing like? I see a few keys I feel could be removed if needed for cost reasons.

I don't have a quote on pricing yet. I also have keys marked down that will be excised if we need to lower the cost.

[geniekid]

I'm curious what keys are under consideration to be removed.

My personal, individual opinion is that HHKB support is awesome and while I like N7 and AE more than 3B I think 3B will go very well to modify a beige set.

[LechnerDE]

I really like your choice of legends   

One minor change you could think about is changing the ISO enter key to icon + text as well (like Ivan's cyan enter from the Dolch GB color pack).

Besides that I think you could drop the "alt gr" keys (I am saying this as an ISO user). Half of the legends are wrong for us anyway so why bother with the small detail. I actually prefer my spacebar to be surrounded by symmetric alt keys

I don't understand the idea behind the Row 1 "DEL END, PG DN" keys. Is that for Lightsaver support?


I also really like the color (although it's always hard to judge by the mockup). I think it would really go well with vintage cherry beige set that are widely available on ebay for cheap 

[HoffmanMyster]

I don't understand the idea behind the Row 1 "DEL END, PG DN" keys. Is that for Lightsaver support?

+ other 1800 boards as well.   

[FrostyToast]

I'll be interested in an AE set.
No idea if I want either of the other two.

[Photekq]

I thought I'd like that colourscheme, but after seeing the mockup.. I really don't

[LechnerDE]

I don't understand the idea behind the Row 1 "DEL END, PG DN" keys. Is that for Lightsaver support?

+ other 1800 boards as well.   

Ok, I like that since I have a Lightsaver V2, but it really doesn't make sense if the numpad math symbols are not included.

Speaking of numpad support:

I'd rather drop the R5 keys and add "num lock, / * - + ENTER"

[LechnerDE]

I thought I'd like that colourscheme, but after seeing the mockup.. I really don't

Well, I guess it will look similar to the Commando 23 set



These mods plus cherrry black on beige alphas should look good 

[Photekq]

Ok, I like that since I have a Lightsaver V2, but it really doesn't make sense if the numpad math symbols are not included.

Speaking of numpad support:

I'd rather drop the R5 keys and add "num lock, / * - + ENTER"

I think bill is fairly solid on keeping the R5 keys.

[LechnerDE]

Ok, I like that since I have a Lightsaver V2, but it really doesn't make sense if the numpad math symbols are not included.

Speaking of numpad support:

I'd rather drop the R5 keys and add "num lock, / * - + ENTER"

I think bill is fairly solid on keeping the R5 keys.

Fair enough, but imho the 1800 support only makes sense with the numpad mods as well.

In sake of keeping the set as cheap as possible the Row 1 "DEL END, PG DN" keys could be dropped I think.

[exitfire401]

I like the color.  Just waiting on price before expressing interest.

[billnye]

Thanks guys.

R5 is staying for sure. 1800 and B profile are first on the chopping block if we need to make changes

HHKB is also staying for sure.

Also,  the control legends will be "control" not "ctrl"

[HoffmanMyster]

Ok, I like that since I have a Lightsaver V2, but it really doesn't make sense if the numpad math symbols are not included.

Speaking of numpad support:

I'd rather drop the R5 keys and add "num lock, / * - + ENTER"

I think bill is fairly solid on keeping the R5 keys.

Fair enough, but imho the 1800 support only makes sense with the numpad mods as well.

In sake of keeping the set as cheap as possible the Row 1 "DEL END, PG DN" keys could be dropped I think.

I hadn't thought of this until now, but I agree with you.  It would be goofy to have some of those be green and some not. 

[honoka]

A full F-row for happiness

[FrostyToast]

Ok, I like that since I have a Lightsaver V2, but it really doesn't make sense if the numpad math symbols are not included.

Speaking of numpad support:

I'd rather drop the R5 keys and add "num lock, / * - + ENTER"

I think bill is fairly solid on keeping the R5 keys.

Fair enough, but imho the 1800 support only makes sense with the numpad mods as well.

In sake of keeping the set as cheap as possible the Row 1 "DEL END, PG DN" keys could be dropped I think.

I hadn't thought of this until now, but I agree with you.  It would be goofy to have some of those be green and some not. 

This could also have to do with the rise of 75% and 65% boards recently.
I'm on the fence with this one.
On one hand, I say, "Go all the way or don't do it at all."
Yet on the other hand I'm thinking, "I'll allow it."

[ideus]

Just keep in mind that the original idea for this GB is to keep it small and not that expensive, otherwise the 85/15 story may repeat here: one set for all, but a set that would not reach its MoQ.

[billnye]

Just keep in mind that the original idea for this GB is to keep it small and not that expensive, otherwise the 85/15 story may repeat here: one set for all, but a set that would not reach its MoQ.

I sent an email asking for the price of the current set. I'm trying to keep it as close to $50 as possible. Once we get that quote we can all work from there.

[ideus]

Just keep in mind that the original idea for this GB is to keep it small and not that expensive, otherwise the 85/15 story may repeat here: one set for all, but a set that would not reach its MoQ.

I sent an email asking for the price of the current set. I'm trying to keep it as close to $50 as possible. Once we get that quote we can all work from there.

Awesome!

[CommonCurt]

Please let me know your thoughts on the set and the color

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Very nice.  Legends are just the way I like  :thumb:

Wasn't sure I would dig that shade of green, but that looks really good.

[FreeCopy]

I like this.

Not sure what I'll pair them with but I'll decide that after I get them.

[blighty]

The colour looks kind of like baby diarrhea?  Discounting that, seems like the almost perfect replacement mods for a Black on ? set (perfect would have have keys for the numpad as well, but i'm glad for 75% support).

[ideus]

I like this.

Not sure what I'll pair them with but I'll decide that after I get them.

Cherry beige keys would match this nicely.

[billnye]

The colour looks kind of like baby diarrhea?  Discounting that, seems like the almost perfect replacement mods for a Black on ? set (perfect would have have keys for the numpad as well, but i'm glad for 75% support).

Haha, the color isn't set yet. I'm getting mockups in all the other green colors to look at them.

[FreeCopy]

I like this.

Not sure what I'll pair them with but I'll decide that after I get them.

Cherry beige keys would match this nicely.

The OP mentioned Photekq's classic beige. I didn't see an IC for that. Not sure I looked well enough either though. Definitely a pairing I would very much like to get a board under.

[billnye]

I like this.

Not sure what I'll pair them with but I'll decide that after I get them.

Cherry beige keys would match this nicely.

The OP mentioned Photekq's classic beige. I didn't see an IC for that. Not sure I looked well enough either though. Definitely a pairing I would very much like to get a board under.

Most of the discussion is here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57637.200

Here is a mockup of the base set:

[FreeCopy]

Excellent. Thank you!

[ideus]

I like this.

Not sure what I'll pair them with but I'll decide that after I get them.

Cherry beige keys would match this nicely.

The OP mentioned Photekq's classic beige. I didn't see an IC for that. Not sure I looked well enough either though. Definitely a pairing I would very much like to get a board under.

I refer to old Cherry sets actually, they are similar to Photekq's but they usually do have win key less bottom rows, therefore you need a set like the one in this GB to have them fit a modern standard ANSI keyboard. Also WoB Cherry may be mix and match with this one, there are some sets that are being sold for around $15 US now at ebay. Beiges are far more scarce but they worth to have.

[renne]

in for one set.

[billnye]

The email I sent I asked them to get rid of r1 del/end/pg dn and alt gr caps

[renne]

wait, where is the esc

[FrostyToast]

wait, where is the esc

[ideus]

The email I sent I asked them to get rid of r1 del/end/pg dn and alt gr caps

Alt Gr caps may be easily replace by Alt ones, I use them actually but I can live without them; however the others will prevent the set to be a full replacement for the nine block keys required by TKL and Full size boards, you should reconsider that, otherwise all those with such keyboard would not join. Also an ESC key would be a good addition if someone want a symmetric layout.

[billnye]

wait, where is the esc

There is a separate escape pack. He didn't send the mockups for it

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The colour looks kind of like baby diarrhea?  Discounting that, seems like the almost perfect replacement mods for a Black on ? set (perfect would have have keys for the numpad as well, but i'm glad for 75% support).

Haha, the color isn't set yet. I'm getting mockups in all the other green colors to look at them.

Glad to hear this.  Can't say I'm a huge fan of this color either.  Holding out hope for the others.

[lightsout714]

I like this.

Not sure what I'll pair them with but I'll decide that after I get them.

Cherry beige keys would match this nicely.

The OP mentioned Photekq's classic beige. I didn't see an IC for that. Not sure I looked well enough either though. Definitely a pairing I would very much like to get a board under.

Most of the discussion is here: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=57637.200

Here is a mockup of the base set:

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Yes please!

[blighty]

The colour looks kind of like baby diarrhea?  Discounting that, seems like the almost perfect replacement mods for a Black on ? set (perfect would have have keys for the numpad as well, but i'm glad for 75% support).

Haha, the color isn't set yet. I'm getting mockups in all the other green colors to look at them.

Glad to hear this.  Can't say I'm a huge fan of this color either.  Holding out hope for the others.

Given that he's getting rid of the R1 del/end/pgdn keys, we lost 75% support (R1 profile keys work great for the far right keys on keycool 84/noppoo mini/ MX mini), so adding the 8 keys to get full size support doesn't seem very likely.  Oh well.  Might as well ditch the HHKB-sized caps too, since there can't be more than 100 people worldwide that use that layout. 

[renne]

wait, where is the esc

There is a separate escape pack. He didn't send the mockups for it

great! cause I do want a matching-colored esc. but it'll be better if I can only buy the matching-colored one, not a ton of esc(s).

[billnye]

wait, where is the esc

There is a separate escape pack. He didn't send the mockups for it

great! cause I do want a matching-colored esc. but it'll be better if I can only buy the matching-colored one, not a ton of esc(s).

There's only 3, so it will only be a few dollars

[bueller]

Please let me know your thoughts on the set and the color

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Honestly I'd much prefer white on AE but I understand that I'm in the minority. I've never really been a fan of black legends on anything other than beige/white.

[bueller]

Like am I the only one that thinks a full mod set of these with WoB alphas would look awesome?

[HoffmanMyster]

Like am I the only one that thinks a full mod set of these with WoB alphas would look awesome?

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Nope.   :thumb:

I think that this is going for a more subdued look, though, so that's the reason for the choice.  Obviously billnye can comment further on that though. 

[nubbinator]

AE is nice, but CB goes well with more sets.

[Wildcard]

Gamer sets are so boring!
Give us CODE keys!

I could do that, any particular colorways you would want that in?

I plan on asking GMK if they have any other random molds that would be unique.

I'm thinking of the original white on lime.

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There might be other that people would love like white on cyan, but I have no idea really. I just think the code key is amazing.

I doubt that does GMK really have the tool for that CODE key because I believe I have seen a picture showing that the CODE key was made with a different mold than what GMK used, but I may be wrong

You are right, GMK does use a different mold for their code.
The text is centred, in a different font and has "Code" instead of "CODE"

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Although it still isn't a bad idea.

If we could do a white on lime ( is that AE? same as Ivan's green spacebars?) I'd probably order 6+ sets

[bueller]

Gamer sets are so boring!
Give us CODE keys!

I could do that, any particular colorways you would want that in?

I plan on asking GMK if they have any other random molds that would be unique.

I'm thinking of the original white on lime.

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There might be other that people would love like white on cyan, but I have no idea really. I just think the code key is amazing.

I doubt that does GMK really have the tool for that CODE key because I believe I have seen a picture showing that the CODE key was made with a different mold than what GMK used, but I may be wrong

You are right, GMK does use a different mold for their code.
The text is centred, in a different font and has "Code" instead of "CODE"

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Although it still isn't a bad idea.

If we could do a white on lime ( is that AE? same as Ivan's green spacebars?) I'd probably order 6+ sets

Yep that's the one. I've got space bars ready and waiting too.

[rowdy]

Like am I the only one that thinks a full mod set of these with WoB alphas would look awesome?

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+1

[Wildcard]

If we could do a white on lime ( is that AE? same as Ivan's green spacebars?) I'd probably order 6+ sets

Yep that's the one. I've got space bars ready and waiting too.

Regardless I'll always try to be down for one set. Also this color would work perfect with my commodore which I believe is the intention in the vintage set.

However who needs vintage when you can have lime green!!!

If this doesn't happen in a few months I'm running it