GB thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115316.0)
Greetings Geekhack!
This is an interest check for the “Sol” Deskmat Series; a stellar backdrop to complement your mechanical input interface.
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Featuring mandalas (circular abstract geometric patterns that symbolise the cosmos), this design is a tribute to the Sun and planets of our Solar System.
This depiction of the Heavens doesn’t pretend to be scientifically accurate, but at least it’s the Heliocentric model (shout-out to my man Copernicus).
I’ll leave any New Age metaphysical interpretations to those with broader minds than mine. I for one, simply just like anything related to Space. Space is cool.
Renders
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Colourways
Note the number of variations will reduced based on the feedback form (https://forms.gle/UkBjNbifGJgXgTK49) and vendor discussions.
Prototypes will be produced based on the most voted for designs, then after QC prototype approval, pre-orders will proceed.
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Umbra //Dark
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Radiance //Light
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Copernicus //Gold Light
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Hypatia //Rose Gold
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Newton //Navy
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Celestial //Lavender
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Solarized //Turquoise
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Hydrogen //Blue
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Gravity //Gray
Prototypes
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IC Poll/Feedback Form (https://forms.gle/uw7GeuaJPczrni3c9)
Specifications
900x400x4mm
Stitched Edging
Rubber non-slip bottom
Smooth cloth surface
Several details are littered throughout such as:
- Floral elements for Earth's design
- Wave/water references for Neptune's design
- Hearts for Pluto
- Sunflower for the Sun
- The Big Dipper and Southern Cross constellations
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Vendors
US | Space (https://spaceholdings.net/products/sol-desk-pad) |
Canada | Ashkeebs (https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/sol-deskmats/) |
Europe | Salvun (https://salvun.com/products/sol-desk-pad-pre-order) |
UK | Proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-sol-deskmat) |
Oceania | Switchkeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/current-group-buys-1/products/sol-deskmats-group-buy) |
China | zFrontier (https://www.zfrontier.com/app/mch/1R6R3EA803X1) |
SE Asia | iLumkb (https://ilumkb.com/products/sol-desk-pad) |
South Asia/Middle East | StacksKB (https://stackskb.com/store/sol-deskmat/) |
TimelineGroupbuy: Nov 13th-29th *note that some vendors like StacksKB and Space may keep their listings open for a further week to catch any stragglers.
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Stay Up to Date via Discord Server (https://discord.gg/uzAsRvPEN9)(#sol-deskmats for updates) | DMs: BobaSweatandTears#1659
via Email (https://forms.gle/uw7GeuaJPczrni3c9)Drop your email address in our feedback form if you’d like to be sent a quick message about the GB date, reminders upon the commencement (https://i.imgur.com/AtmEkO0.jpg)
https://www.instagram.com/boba.kinks/ (https://i.imgur.com/nWksWiv.png)
Thanks:
Mitos’ SA Godspeed deskmat served as indirect inspiration. When I get time, I’d like to re-explore the original composition of having the Sun on the left. This design is also in fact a byproduct of designing the KAT Space Dust (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=110310.0) project, which featured other space themed deskmats such as Singularity & Aero-Sol:
More
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Also thanks to Ramaworks and Bachoo (Nemui) for kindly permitting renders on their keyboard designs
See You Space Cowboy... BobaSweatandTears(https://i.imgur.com/TqTGl6f.png)
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Previous desk mat designs I've done include: KAT Great Wave (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=110310.0) and KAT Space Dust (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113012.0)as well!
More
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If you’re still reading this. Thanks! Here’s an upcoming tease of other projects
More
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Thanks for all the kind comments and feedback.
I've added a few more options for polling consideration:
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Galileo //Green
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Copernicus //Gold Light
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Aristarchus //Gold Dark
Also I tweaked the Hydrogen (Blue) deskmat to be a touch less saturated and darker:
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Thanks to those who have voted for their preferences in the IC form. It helps a lot when deciding the final range of colour options.
I've added a few more basic renders of the Aristarchus and Copernicus colourways
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100% in for the rose gold, but lots of the options here are stellar (heh)
Thanks! It's my personal favourite too.
GB is now live!
It will last for 2 weeks from 15th November to 27th November.
Vendors
US - Space (https://spaceholdings.net/products/sol-desk-pad)
Canada - Ashkeebs (https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/sol-deskmats/)
Europe - Salvun (https://salvun.com/products/sol-desk-pad-pre-order)
UK - Proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-sol-deskmat)
Oceania - Switchkeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/current-group-buys-1/products/sol-deskmats-group-buy)
China/East Asia - zFrontier (https://www.zfrontier.com/app/mch/1R6R3EA803X1)
SE Asia - iLumkb (https://ilumkb.com/products/sol-desk-pad)
South Asia/Middle East - StacksKB (https://stackskb.com/store/sol-deskmat/)
Groupbuy topic thread is awaiting mod approval.
Here are some unedited phone photographs of the Gravity edition (Dark Grey) prototype paired with the GMK Modo on a 7V
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