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What?
A keyset inspired by Micro Switch's Halleffect Keyboard that I had the privilege of typing on when I visited the Kono/Input Club office last year. Featuring Cherry's vintage R012345 profile.
(https://i.imgur.com/deWcqwk.jpg)
When?
November 1st 2019 - December 16th 2019
Where?
US: https://kono.store/products/gmk-ascii
EU: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-ascii_214/
CHINA: https://www.zfrontier.com/m/5648
ASIA: https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmk-ascii
AUSTRALIA: https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-ascii
Money?
Base Kit: 130 USD / 124 EUR / 962 CNY / 188 AUD
Icon Modifiers: 30 USD / 33 EUR / 193 CNY / 51 AUD
40bit: 50 USD / 47 EUR / 319 CNY / 68 AUD
Spacebars & -keys: 20 USD / 19 EUR / 127 CNY / 33 AUD
Ships?
16-20 Weeks after GB closes
Colors?
Stock colors, 2M on 2B.
Kits?
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Pics?
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Comments?
I'm not exactly sure why Micro Switch's keyboard does not feature ASCII sublegends on all alphas, I did complete it using the standard ASCII table. Thanks to constexpr for the idea of putting the remaining commands on other alphas with a 64 character offset.
(https://www.asciitable.xyz/images/ascii-table.png)
R012345 profile render:
(https://i.imgur.com/p5S2eBd.png)
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Approved :thumb:
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I’m in. Again.
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Row zero hype
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Definitely going in on this.
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Comments?
I'm not exactly sure why Micro Switch's keyboard does not feature ASCII sublegends on all alphas, I did complete it using the standard ASCII table. Thanks to constexpr for the idea of putting the remaining commands on other alphas with a 64 character offset.
H, J and M don't have ASCII sublegends in the original keyboard because their corresponding codes (BS, LF and CR) already have dedicated keys (DEL, LF and CR). That said, putting them "back" on in this set is for the best. :thumb:
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Comments?
I'm not exactly sure why Micro Switch's keyboard does not feature ASCII sublegends on all alphas, I did complete it using the standard ASCII table. Thanks to constexpr for the idea of putting the remaining commands on other alphas with a 64 character offset.
H, J and M don't have ASCII sublegends in the original keyboard because their corresponding codes (BS, LF and CR) already have dedicated keys (DEL, LF and CR). That said, putting them "back" on in this set is for the best. :thumb:
Oh yeah I figured that part out during the IC, just copy pasted most of the first post for this GB thread :P but thanks again!
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Joined :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
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set of the year right here. Can't wait to match it up with some of your other kickass sets.
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...that's why the price is so good despite the new molds. Might have to get an extra base, 500 is a big ask this month...
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Doesn't look that good. I would have joined myself if this was offered in a sculpted profile such as SA, so as to keep things more faithful to the original. This in Cherry profile doesn't do it for me. :(
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Just signed up for 3 kits!
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I really love this set, not very often you get a great neutral set, but there are so many different kits and bits I want right now so its hard to pick and choose. I really hope this gets made even if it does take longer than it deserves
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How’s the numbers? Been 2 weeks.
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Thanks Dvorcol!
Reason to be hopeful here.
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Thanks for the updated graphs Dvorcol :thumb: it does need some pushing, but we'll get there!
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Thanks for the updated graphs Dvorcol :thumb: it does need some pushing, but we'll get there!
I'll be getting mine on 28 November, so you'll count on at least one more kit sold. :-)
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How do the numbers look? Are we going to hit MOQ?
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I'm in, I hope this makes MOQ.
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We have not reached MOQ quite yet, but we are exploring some options to get it made. A extension is part of it for sure though. Hang in tight! And thanks for joining!
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Get on board people, this is a classic in the making.
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I can maybe think up another base.
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What time does the group buy end. I get paid tomorrow so was going to join then, but Kono just says the 29th. That leaves the actual ending time quite ambiguous.
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What time does the group buy end. I get paid tomorrow so was going to join then, but Kono just says the 29th. That leaves the actual ending time quite ambiguous.
A extension is definitely happening, so don't worry about that if you need a couple more days.
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What time does the group buy end. I get paid tomorrow so was going to join then, but Kono just says the 29th. That leaves the actual ending time quite ambiguous.
A extension is definitely happening, so don't worry about that if you need a couple more days.
Joined. Can't wait to see this become a reality.
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Just joined. Let's get this set to moq bois! If handarbeit can make it, then this sure as h**l can.
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Do we have a date/time for the extension? I'll put out some good word on behalf of the set
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Just joined. Let's get this set to moq bois! If handarbeit can make it, then this sure as h**l can.
Everyone says that but forgets that Handarbeit had an MOQ of 150. This is 500. This design is clearly leaps and bounds better, but also has to sell leaps and bounds more. I really hope it gets there, love this set.
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Just joined. Let's get this set to moq bois! If handarbeit can make it, then this sure as h**l can.
Everyone says that but forgets that Handarbeit had an MOQ of 150. This is 500. This design is clearly leaps and bounds better, but also has to sell leaps and bounds more. I really hope it gets there, love this set.
Actually, I didn't forget. However, it sold 230 units after the first run failed at 32 base sets.
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Handarbeit had Krelbit w switchmod doing some great advertising on forums and keeping everyone up to date. (See Mom, I can get my point across while being polite)
Once we hear more details, we should probably keep reddit up to date w it.
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Handarbeit had Krelbit w switchmod doing some great advertising on forums and keeping everyone up to date. (See Mom, I can get my point across while being polite)
Once we hear more details, we should probably keep reddit up to date w it.
I was literally just thinking that this set would probably sell better with some more marketing. Is it just me, or has it been strangely radio silent for an Oblotzky set?..
Also, don't tell me how to argue on the internet, Dad.
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Do we hit MOQ ? How about numbers now ?
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Honestly, if this GB could be extended a bit longer I'd jump on board.
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Honestly, if this GB could be extended a bit longer I'd jump on board.
What time does the group buy end. I get paid tomorrow so was going to join then, but Kono just says the 29th. That leaves the actual ending time quite ambiguous.
A extension is definitely happening, so don't worry about that if you need a couple more days.
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if We’re a 150+ base kits away, I’d be surprised if it wasn’t 2 weeks.
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Do you have any more updated numbers dvorcol?
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Yo the sub legends are double shot? :cool:
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Yo the sub legends are double shot? :cool:
Of course!
I'll try to have the extension date tomorrow, sorry for the holdup.
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Thanks Dvorcol for the numbers and Oblotsky for the promise of an update. Hopefully we can get some more base kit orders.
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#1 New GB closing date is Monday the 16th!
#2 I will update again if/when I have a new MOQ. I have committed to more extras myself and we are now at 360/500 with that. Keep ordering! :P
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Oblotsky, thank you for your money and your work here.
I think r/mk and r/mm reddit posts might get a few more buyers. Twice or three times more probably wouldnt be obnoxious. I'm happy to make them but I know your name carries weight.
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#1 New GB closing date is Monday the 16th!
#2 I will update again if/when I have a new MOQ. I have committed to more extras myself and we are now at 360/500 with that. Keep ordering! :P
Great, glad to hear it's extended until December 16th (btw, you should update the thread title). I'll grab my set from Kono this week.
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Oblotsky, thank you for your money and your work here.
I think r/mk and r/mm reddit posts might get a few more buyers. Twice or three times more probably wouldnt be obnoxious. I'm happy to make them but I know your name carries weight.
Of course, I will update on reddit today as well, was late yesterday and I like to stick around in case people have questions or so, didn't want to post and go to sleep.
#1 New GB closing date is Monday the 16th!
#2 I will update again if/when I have a new MOQ. I have committed to more extras myself and we are now at 360/500 with that. Keep ordering! :P
Great, glad to hear it's extended until December 16th (btw, you should update the thread title). I'll grab my set from Kono this week.
Thank you, updated the title and first post accordingly :)
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I have already in.
Can I think it's not canceled? This is the set I really want to have.
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That's right, the group buy is still going.
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How are the numbers looking now that we're 1 week into the extension?
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Oblotzky posted a reddit thread today. For those who don't frequent r/mk or r/mechmarket often, some activity for visibility's sake might be good.
Also curious on numbers.
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...numbers?
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...numbers?
Fingers crossed for an update soon. Really looking forward to this one. Would be a shame if it doesn't make MOQ.
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Closing on Monday, we are now at 400 Base Kits with extras. Looking good! One final push to get it to 425 hopefully :thumb:
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Closing on Monday, we are now at 400 Base Kits with extras. Looking good! One final push to get it to 425 hopefully :thumb:
Will it still be made if it's at least close to moq (ie 425 base kits)? Really looking forward to this set.
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Closing on Monday, we are now at 400 Base Kits with extras. Looking good! One final push to get it to 425 hopefully :thumb:
Will it still be made if it's at least close to moq (ie 425 base kits)? Really looking forward to this set.
Yeah, that's the idea. Gonna push it through for sure now.
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Closing on Monday, we are now at 400 Base Kits with extras. Looking good! One final push to get it to 425 hopefully :thumb:
Will it still be made if it's at least close to moq (ie 425 base kits)? Really looking forward to this set.
Yeah, that's the idea. Gonna push it through for sure now.
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That's great news. Excited for this set.
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Final call! Still open until 6pm CET in EU and 6pm PT in US.
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Hopefully this set will get made. I just purchased 2 base kits. Probably only need 1, but just trying to help the cause...
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So we are past the 16th, are the kits getting produced?
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Posted numbers to GMK, waiting on response!
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Fingers crossed
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What were the final numbers?
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500 Base
120 Icon Modifiers
100 40bit
100 Spacebars
We are going for production :)
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woohoo! So it'll be ready around April/May?
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woohoo! So it'll be ready around April/May?
Should be around that time, yes. Both colors of the set are Stock, so there is no possible color matching holdup.
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Awesome news with the numbers. Thanks to all involved with the buyout.
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woohoo! So it'll be ready around April/May?
Should be around that time, yes. Both colors of the set are Stock, so there is no possible color matching holdup.
Yay, excited af
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500 Base
120 Icon Modifiers
100 40bit
100 Spacebars
We are going for production :)
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Update: Nothing to update at this time. Shot GMK an E-Mail asking for estimated production timeline, waiting for reply.
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Blah...I passed on this set because, at the time, I was under the mindset that I've been buying so much
Definitely regret it
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Update: Nothing to update at this time. Shot GMK an E-Mail asking for estimated production timeline, waiting for reply.
Any replies from GMK?
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i remember doubting this would be shipped by June and having it sent to my dad’s address in case I moved. Wish I was that clever for nautilus nightmares...
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Update: Nothing to update at this time. Shot GMK an E-Mail asking for estimated production timeline, waiting for reply.
Any replies from GMK?
They replied but did not specify a new shipping date yet, they will let me know ASAP when they have it. Sorry!
Blah...I passed on this set because, at the time, I was under the mindset that I've been buying so much
Definitely regret it
There will be extras.
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When can I get the extras?
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When can I get the extras?
Extras are usually sold on the vendor's websites after the GB units have shipped to the GB participants.
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Kono Store still has it up for pre-order: https://kono.store/products/gmk-ascii?_pos=1&_sid=a08fea25d&_ss=r
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When can I get the extras?
DailyClack put some up for pre-order today.
https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-ascii
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Kono store posted about ASCII : GMK gave us an estimated transit date of May 6th! It will ship to customers soon after the warehouse is back in order.
But there is no plan posted about ASCII except Kono store. I am not sure if this is real.
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Do you have any plans on running this in a uniform r3 SA profile as well? I love retro type keycaps and double shot SA would be amazing with these sub legends!
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Do you have any plans on running this in a uniform r3 SA profile as well? I love retro type keycaps and double shot SA would be amazing with these sub legends!
SA Oblivion R2?
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Do you have any plans on running this in a uniform r3 SA profile as well? I love retro type keycaps and double shot SA would be amazing with these sub legends!
SA Oblivion R2?
I’ve looked at that set but this has a uniform color which I would prefer.
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Have there been any updates regarding the shipping date? Last update from Kono's website says they originally estimated a ship date of May 6th. Just curious, as I'm sure covid-19 is delaying shipping dates.
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I look at this and feel regret.
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any updates on shipping dates? i bought it on zfrontier global :D
thánks
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From Kono Store https://kono.store/pages/weekly-update (https://kono.store/pages/weekly-update)
GMK ASCII
We are waiting on GMK to give us a new update and timelines. These should be finishing soon as they were intended to finish earlier this year.
So it's gonna take a while :-[
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Update: Nothing to update at this time. Shot GMK an E-Mail asking for estimated production timeline, waiting for reply.
Any replies from GMK?
They replied but did not specify a new shipping date yet, they will let me know ASAP when they have it. Sorry!
Blah...I passed on this set because, at the time, I was under the mindset that I've been buying so much
Definitely regret it
There will be extras.
May I ask where the extras will be sold? Will it be on ZFrontier?
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Update: Nothing to update at this time. Shot GMK an E-Mail asking for estimated production timeline, waiting for reply.
Any replies from GMK?
They replied but did not specify a new shipping date yet, they will let me know ASAP when they have it. Sorry!
Blah...I passed on this set because, at the time, I was under the mindset that I've been buying so much
Definitely regret it
There will be extras.
May I ask where the extras will be sold? Will it be on ZFrontier?
All proxies should have extras.
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Any update on shipping?
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Hi all, excited to get this kit to "monochrome" my Drop CTRL keyboard. Any updates?
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Production complete, shipping out to vendors.
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Production complete, shipping out to vendors.
Nice! I am super excited to get this in hand!
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I like it, very classy. Exactly how I wanted it to be.
(https://i.imgur.com/2alehHt.jpg)
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I like it, very classy. Exactly how I wanted it to be.
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Woah.
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I like it, very classy. Exactly how I wanted it to be.
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Damn, that straight up looks like a render.
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I like it, very classy. Exactly how I wanted it to be.
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Damn, that straight up looks like a render.
must be a render bc the spacebar seems straight :p
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Eagerly awaiting updoots from Kono...
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Got mine today. Really nice set! Is GMK doing eco-friendly packaging now? No more plastic cases, instead fiber paper-like packaging.
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Yes, hineybush has a good review of the new packaging on YouTube. Just turn the sound down a little.
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Yes, hineybush has a good review of the new packaging on YouTube. Just turn the sound down a little.
I feel like throwing my extras in a ziploc bag is an upgrade to the new GMK packaging.
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Received mine from Kono today. Looks so sick! I love the bandolier design!
Nice job, Oblotzky!
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Mine came in today. Really bad banana bars just like every new set now apparently :(
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Mine came in today. Really bad banana bars just like every new set now apparently :(
But does it still work? I don’t mind a bit of banana as long as the stabilizers don’t bind. Just can’t use on a lower profile board where it shows.
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Mine came in today. Really bad banana bars just like every new set now apparently :(
But does it still work? I don’t mind a bit of banana as long as the stabilizers don’t bind. Just can’t use on a lower profile board where it shows.
Seems to work okay with durock stabs. I do happen to mind, but I'm not going to get into that debate again here.
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Mine came in today. Really bad banana bars just like every new set now apparently :(
But does it still work? I don’t mind a bit of banana as long as the stabilizers don’t bind. Just can’t use on a lower profile board where it shows.
Seems to work okay with durock stabs. I do happen to mind, but I'm not going to get into that debate again here.
Slight banana is fair, but I don't think many will notice unless you're looking for it. That said, GMK has done better in the past.
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Got mine in. Indeed some warping on both space bars. The set is stellar. Space bars are less than stellar.
I’d love to get replacements just to have the set be a 10/10. But where would we go? Kono?
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Got mine in. Indeed some warping on both space bars. The set is stellar. Space bars are less than stellar.
I’d love to get replacements just to have the set be a 10/10. But where would we go? Kono?
Oof that’s not good. Have yet to receive mine but I see the spacebar warping saga gets more real by the day.
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Got my today. Spacebars are fine, just a tiny bit crooked but this is not an issue for me and I’d say it’s normal.
Everything else is good as well ^_^
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Got mine in. Indeed some warping on both space bars. The set is stellar. Space bars are less than stellar.
I’d love to get replacements just to have the set be a 10/10. But where would we go? Kono?
Unfortunately we're still waiting for GMK to release their specs. I know with 9009 I had to submit a ticket to Dixie.
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Finally got it today. Classical beauty.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50412029262_ce9b2b3af2_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jNJPYj)PXL_20201003_093400984 (https://flic.kr/p/2jNJPYj) by Huu Manh Nguyen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130409913@N07/), trên Flickr
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Any chance of this set getting a R2? I have absolutely fallen in love with this set, and while I can definitely grab one secondhand, I would be happy to wait for a R2 if it was a possibility.
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Any chance of this set getting a R2? I have absolutely fallen in love with this set, and while I can definitely grab one secondhand, I would be happy to wait for a R2 if it was a possibility.
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idea: Rama with: "#27" number as <Esc>
everybody is doing "R2": ... Serika, Striker, Dots, Space Cadet, ...
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will there be an r2 for this?
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will there be an r2 for this?
2022
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will there be an r2 for this?
2022
Currently TBD. Aside from Oblivion V3.2 I am not planning any GMK runs right now, neither new creations nor reruns of old sets of mine. Waiting for lead times to come down to 6-8 months or so.
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will there be an r2 for this?
2022
Currently TBD. Aside from Oblivion V3.2 I am not planning any GMK runs right now, neither new creations nor reruns of old sets of mine. Waiting for lead times to come down to 6-8 months or so.
ok good to know ... and while its sad .... honestly it needs to happen. things are getting out of hand with regards to lead times
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will there be an r2 for this?
2022
Currently TBD. Aside from Oblivion V3.2 I am not planning any GMK runs right now, neither new creations nor reruns of old sets of mine. Waiting for lead times to come down to 6-8 months or so.
what is oblivion 3.2? i though we are a year away from 3.1 getting to customers? what is the deal with 3.2?
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will there be an r2 for this?
2022
Currently TBD. Aside from Oblivion V3.2 I am not planning any GMK runs right now, neither new creations nor reruns of old sets of mine. Waiting for lead times to come down to 6-8 months or so.
what is oblivion 3.2? i though we are a year away from 3.1 getting to customers? what is the deal with 3.2?
Oblivion V3.2 is the same setup as V3.1, but with Hagoromo Alphas instead of Oblivion Alphas. Initially (when the pandemic was just starting and I was drafting V3) I wanted to launch V3.2 right when V3.1 shipped, but then the delays happened, and I felt, I rather launch it half a year later either way or otherwise the Hagoromo Alphas version would ship like 2.5-3 years after the launch of the V3.1 group buy.
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I'm so sad to hear that gmk ASCII R2 is uncertain, and sincerely hope to see it will GB in 2022.Really love it
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I'm so sad to hear that gmk ASCII R2 is uncertain, and sincerely hope to see it will GB in 2022.Really love it
if you are really struggling GMK Oblivion V3.1 + ASCII is still available for buy ;-)
https://oblotzky.industries/products/gmk-oblivion-v3-1?variant=40150426091688
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I'm so sad to hear that gmk ASCII R2 is uncertain, and sincerely hope to see it will GB in 2022.Really love it
if you are really struggling GMK Oblivion V3.1 + ASCII is still available for buy ;-)
https://oblotzky.industries/products/gmk-oblivion-v3-1?variant=40150426091688
thx for your reply.i have purchased gmk oblivion V3.1 +ASCII. i just want to have the gmk ascii for its own color,the 2B,you know.
the work is so classy
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thx for your reply.i have purchased gmk oblivion V3.1 +ASCII. i just want to have the gmk ascii for its own color,the 2B,you know.
the work is so classy
This hobby is about Zen's constancy ... or thick wallet :-D
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Tentative GB month for GMK CYL ASCII II is October 2023. (CYL indicates Cylindrical profile aka Cherry profile, as MTNU is kicking off production at GMK soon the two need to be differentiated). More info as we get closer to that date. In the meantime, I am also preparing to do a SA ASCII run in July.
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I am also preparing to do a SA ASCII run in July.
SA ASCII is going to look badass!
GMK ASCII is one of my all-time favorite keysets!
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Tentative GB month for GMK CYL ASCII II is October 2023. (CYL indicates Cylindrical profile aka Cherry profile, as MTNU is kicking off production at GMK soon the two need to be differentiated). More info as we get closer to that date. In the meantime, I am also preparing to do a SA ASCII run in July.
Are you going to post IC threads on Geekhack for these two future GBs?
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Tentative GB month for GMK CYL ASCII II is October 2023. (CYL indicates Cylindrical profile aka Cherry profile, as MTNU is kicking off production at GMK soon the two need to be differentiated). More info as we get closer to that date. In the meantime, I am also preparing to do a SA ASCII run in July.
Are you going to post IC threads on Geekhack for these two future GBs?
Probably just a preview GB thread 2 weeks ahead of launch.
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Since there will be no interest check can i ask for.... you know...