Author Topic: [IC] GMK Prussian Blue - GB Indefinitely Postponed (Read 111230 times)

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #100 on:** Sun, 02 January 2022, 11:17:09 »

Quote from: vladimir108 on Sun, 02 January 2022, 08:32:38

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Sun, 02 January 2022, 08:18:18
Full Norwegian layout requires the DE base plus the Nordic addon. The Polish base doesn’t provide enough keys to cover ISO-NO.

Sorry, I didn't know. Then doesn't make sense to have German legends (which I like) on keycaps for Norwegian layout no?

It has to do with alpha compatibility. Norwegian has far more in common with the German keyboard layout than with Polish or English.

MaybeUnique · « **Reply #101 on:** Tue, 04 January 2022, 03:03:29 »

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Tue, 30 November 2021, 12:14:05

Quote from: MaybeUnique on Tue, 30 November 2021, 12:07:25
Nice colour, I like
Dont combine international kits plz, thx

Out of curiosity, which one do you need?

Oh sorry, I didnt look properly I guess, I just want US-ANSI, but Q isnt in the US-Addon, so I guess combining them would be fine (or moving Q to US-Addon and not keeping them separate).

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #102 on:** Tue, 04 January 2022, 08:53:07 »

Quote from: MaybeUnique on Tue, 04 January 2022, 03:03:29

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Tue, 30 November 2021, 12:14:05
Quote from: MaybeUnique on Tue, 30 November 2021, 12:07:25
Nice colour, I like
Dont combine international kits plz, thx

Out of curiosity, which one do you need?

Oh sorry, I didnt look properly I guess, I just want US-ANSI, but Q isnt in the US-Addon, so I guess combining them would be fine (or moving Q to US-Addon and not keeping them separate).

You should already have an ordinary Q in the US / Polish base kit. The Q in the Nordic addon is to replace the Q@ in the German base.

vladimir108 · « **Reply #103 on:** Sun, 16 January 2022, 07:19:04 »

Is possible to add any accents please? Like PrBlue on white (CP) for Esc and both Enters (US/ISO)? Or nice Rama?

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #104 on:** Sun, 16 January 2022, 08:53:44 »

Quote from: vladimir108 on Sun, 16 January 2022, 07:19:04

Is possible to add any accents please? Like PrBlue on white (CP) for Esc and both Enters (US/ISO)? Or nice Rama?

I will not be doing business with Rama, but I am pursuing metal artisans from a couple other manufacturers.

As for the set, I'd rather not include accents as that would increase the key count and cost without adding any further physical compatibility.

vladimir108 · « **Reply #105 on:** Sun, 16 January 2022, 09:13:20 »

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Sun, 16 January 2022, 08:53:44

I will not be doing business with Rama, but I am pursuing metal artisans from a couple other manufacturers.

Thanks a lot for explanation, I've meant by "Rama" expression metal keycap(s).

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Sun, 16 January 2022, 08:53:44

As for the set, I'd rather not include accents as that would increase the key count and cost without adding any further physical compatibility.

I've meant just reversed colours for Esc and Enter (PrBlue legends on CP white keycap) 2 keycaps more with same colours as rest of the set. Anyway thanks for explanation! ;-)

gotgoodiez · « **Reply #106 on:** Sun, 16 January 2022, 23:43:42 »

Love this color! Wish we didn't have to wait forever before we get this..

Chenson · « **Reply #107 on:** Mon, 17 January 2022, 01:16:10 »

Quote from: vladimir108 on Sun, 16 January 2022, 09:13:20

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Sun, 16 January 2022, 08:53:44

I will not be doing business with Rama, but I am pursuing metal artisans from a couple other manufacturers.

Thanks a lot for explanation, I've meant by "Rama" expression metal keycap(s).

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Sun, 16 January 2022, 08:53:44

As for the set, I'd rather not include accents as that would increase the key count and cost without adding any further physical compatibility.

I've meant just reversed colours for Esc and Enter (PrBlue legends on CP white keycap) 2 keycaps more with same colours as rest of the set. Anyway thanks for explanation! ;-)

I hope HIBI is one of those manufacturers.

knbbl · « **Reply #108 on:** Mon, 31 January 2022, 01:27:58 »

The german R3 control "Steuerung" would be a new mold, right? Can't remember seeing that anywhere else.

Dyto69 · « **Reply #109 on:** Mon, 31 January 2022, 04:06:57 »

Lookin very nice, I like the available Layouts

DeMechanica · « **Reply #110 on:** Mon, 31 January 2022, 05:41:58 »

Add Ortho support, please? Stunning set.

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #111 on:** Mon, 31 January 2022, 06:24:48 »

Quote from: DeMechanica on Mon, 31 January 2022, 05:41:58

Add Ortho support, please? Stunning set.

There’s physical Ortho support. I’m not planning a child kit for all the ortho legends though.

mr_foggy · « **Reply #112 on:** Tue, 01 February 2022, 16:52:44 »

Y E S

treeleaf64 · « **Reply #113 on:** Wed, 02 February 2022, 16:00:50 »

would look nice on eniigma thing , was looking at the colors of that earlier . am fan of this set and always love alternate base !

MrJibJub · « **Reply #114 on:** Thu, 03 February 2022, 07:04:19 »

Quote from: MaybeUnique on Tue, 04 January 2022, 03:03:29

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Tue, 30 November 2021, 12:14:05
Quote from: MaybeUnique on Tue, 30 November 2021, 12:07:25
Nice colour, I like
Dont combine international kits plz, thx

Out of curiosity, which one do you need?

Oh sorry, I didnt look properly I guess, I just want US-ANSI, but Q isnt in the US-Addon, so I guess combining them would be fine (or moving Q to US-Addon and not keeping them separate).

there is more languages then English. I like that the international sets are not separate. you have so many sets in English only and it makes this hobby so much harder to do in other places then USA or UK or Australia.

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #115 on:** Thu, 03 February 2022, 10:53:55 »

February Update:

I've let this IC sleep a little and collect replies over the last month while I focus on other projects. My hope is to start the process for getting price estimates and then announce my vendors. Actual GB could be in either Q2 or Q3 of ~~2020~~ 2022, but all I have is an unofficial internal date at the moment (which could change).

Chenson · « **Reply #116 on:** Thu, 03 February 2022, 20:20:14 »

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Thu, 03 February 2022, 10:53:55

February Update:

I've let this IC sleep a little and collect replies over the last month while I focus on other projects. My hope is to start the process for getting price estimates and then announce my vendors. Actual GB could be in either Q2 or Q3 of 2020, but all I have is an unofficial internal date at the moment (which could change).

Might need to change "2020" to "2022"

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #117 on:** Wed, 23 February 2022, 13:22:10 »

We've submitted kits for quotes, and now we're just playing the waiting game.

vishydesigns · « **Reply #118 on:** Thu, 24 February 2022, 15:29:30 »

Im in for sure

actress · « **Reply #119 on:** Sat, 26 February 2022, 16:48:06 »

This set grew on me big time! Can't wait to get it.

solomonshv · « **Reply #120 on:** Wed, 09 March 2022, 06:08:24 »

any chance color sample will be done before GB? probably not, but wondering anyway

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #121 on:** Wed, 09 March 2022, 14:30:42 »

Quote from: solomonshv on Wed, 09 March 2022, 06:08:24

any chance color sample will be done before GB? probably not, but wondering anyway

They don't do that any more.

AeternusCo · « **Reply #122 on:** Wed, 09 March 2022, 15:05:40 »

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Wed, 09 March 2022, 14:30:42

Quote from: solomonshv on Wed, 09 March 2022, 06:08:24
any chance color sample will be done before GB? probably not, but wondering anyway

They don't do that any more.

That's a shame, hopefully at some point that can make a comeback.

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #123 on:** Wed, 09 March 2022, 15:21:19 »

What they've done instead now is purchase what I've been led to believe is a VERY nice spectrometer / colorimeter setup to do verification of color against pantones / RAL / what-have you.

That doesn't solve the problem of render accuracy, as customers won't be able to see the plastic until after the GB, but it is likely going to make the process of matching to the intended standard far more straightforward.

Quote from: AeternusCo on Wed, 09 March 2022, 15:05:40

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Wed, 09 March 2022, 14:30:42
Quote from: solomonshv on Wed, 09 March 2022, 06:08:24
any chance color sample will be done before GB? probably not, but wondering anyway

They don't do that any more.

That's a shame, hopefully at some point that can make a comeback.

paperassgasket · « **Reply #124 on:** Wed, 09 March 2022, 16:53:50 »

Quote from: AeternusCo on Wed, 09 March 2022, 15:05:40

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Wed, 09 March 2022, 14:30:42
Quote from: solomonshv on Wed, 09 March 2022, 06:08:24
any chance color sample will be done before GB? probably not, but wondering anyway

They don't do that any more.

That's a shame, hopefully at some point that can make a comeback.

nah. they do it all in house now. so basically, you can expect to get EXACTLY what you ask for, you just better be sure of what it is you're asking for.

e: whoops I missed Nopun's reply.

mr_fro2000 · « **Reply #125 on:** Thu, 10 March 2022, 06:30:07 »

eagerly awaiting this one... I might actually be done w/ GMK gbs after this one...

rndr · « **Reply #126 on:** Thu, 10 March 2022, 09:56:14 »

Will this ever see the light of the day?

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #127 on:** Thu, 10 March 2022, 13:35:44 »

Quote from: rndr on Thu, 10 March 2022, 09:56:14

Will this ever see the light of the day?

That's the plan. We're currently waiting on quotes.

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #128 on:** Fri, 11 March 2022, 09:05:40 »

I've posted a minor update to the kitting. The spacebars kit now includes both types of 6u bar (centered and off-center), and the 1.75u bars were removed to offset that cost.

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #129 on:** Fri, 11 March 2022, 10:40:32 »

Quote from: knbbl on Mon, 31 January 2022, 01:27:58

The german R3 control "Steuerung" would be a new mold, right? Can't remember seeing that anywhere else.

Yes, I believe so.

Rpmorrison10 · « **Reply #130 on:** Sat, 12 March 2022, 11:44:55 »

pretty fat us base kit. Do you have any pricing estimates yet?

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #131 on:** Sat, 12 March 2022, 12:01:52 »

Quote from: Rpmorrison10 on Sat, 12 March 2022, 11:44:55

pretty fat us base kit. Do you have any pricing estimates yet?

We are still waiting for quotes. The size of the kit is surprisingly not as many extra keys as you might think; I compared key counts with a GMK set currently running with a 130 price tag, and Prussian Blue only has three more keys (and a lower plastic color count).

We’ll have to see, but I think the final price will be reasonable.

AeternusCo · « **Reply #132 on:** Sat, 12 March 2022, 12:07:55 »

That's great to hear. The colors for this set are fantastic, if price is good too that helps make up for current GMK lead times for sure.

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #133 on:** Fri, 01 April 2022, 16:19:02 »

We have quotes in hand and are still discussing plans, scheduling, et cetera. Wheels in motion, even if slowly.

Rilow · « **Reply #134 on:** Tue, 05 April 2022, 12:30:00 »

I'm so ready for this!

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #135 on:** Mon, 02 May 2022, 13:00:31 »

May update:

We are assembling all proxy vendors and hope to have a GB date to announce fairly soon.

Chingu · « **Reply #136 on:** Mon, 02 May 2022, 13:35:52 »

Definitely interested!

Love the colors and as a nordic user the kitting is perfect!

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #137 on:** Mon, 09 May 2022, 13:11:31 »

I am happy and excited to announce that the GB for GMK Prussian Blue will begin 01 June 2022!

Vendors

Tyson · « **Reply #138 on:** Mon, 09 May 2022, 13:52:13 »

Quote from: NoPunIn10Did on Mon, 09 May 2022, 13:11:31

I am happy and excited to announce that the GB for GMK Prussian Blue will begin 01 June 2022!

Vendors
US - CannonKeys
UK - Prototypist
EU - MyKeyboard
CA - Deskhero
SEA - iLumkb
AU - Switchkeys

Exciting news, I'll make sure to save up and join during the GB period!

MaybeUnique · « **Reply #139 on:** Tue, 10 May 2022, 12:55:37 »

Count me in! Probably Polish base and intl kit. Good to see this run quite early.

weekendkeyboard · « **Reply #140 on:** Tue, 10 May 2022, 13:26:42 »

Reserved!

irithyll · « **Reply #141 on:** Tue, 10 May 2022, 19:11:01 »

Less than a month to save up money!

Finite · « **Reply #142 on:** Mon, 16 May 2022, 02:06:08 »

Well, seeing as how I'm half Polish, I think this set is a must-buy for me! Fingers crossed that KAT Napoleonic ships before this, lmao.

LegendsWorks · « **Reply #143 on:** Mon, 16 May 2022, 03:05:46 »

Now this, This is good

menuhin · « **Reply #144 on:** Mon, 16 May 2022, 03:55:15 »

Not many of them left I believe. But in case any of the offspring from the house of Hohenzollern are into keyboards nowadays, they would probably want to get a set.

vladimir108 · « **Reply #145 on:** Mon, 23 May 2022, 09:37:39 »

Silly question: is it possible to add "Rama Lake" color (they should have keycaps and keyboards as well) to the table "Set Comparison Chart" please?

aerospice · « **Reply #146 on:** Mon, 23 May 2022, 12:14:19 »

Quote from: vladimir108 on Mon, 23 May 2022, 09:37:39

Silly question: is it possible to add "Rama Lake" color (they should have keycaps and keyboards as well) to the table "Set Comparison Chart" please?

You can probably use GMK Deep Navy from the comparison sheet since the colors for the "Lake" Rama CAPS look very similar to each other

spedywin · « **Reply #147 on:** Sat, 28 May 2022, 15:52:07 »

i like

weekendkeyboard · « **Reply #148 on:** Wed, 01 June 2022, 09:50:49 »

Reserved

NoPunIn10Did · « **Reply #149 on:** Thu, 02 June 2022, 13:40:22 »

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Author Topic: [IC] GMK Prussian Blue - GB Indefinitely Postponed (Read 111230 times)