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[GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« on: Mon, 14 June 2021, 07:52:52 »


Hello and welcome to the GB for ePBT Scandi, a set inspired by Scandinavian childrens' decor.



Specifications:

Manufacturer: ePBT
Profile: Cherry 1-1-2-3-4-4
Material: PBT
Legends: Center-aligned icons, dye-sublimated
Colors: 1 RAL and 7 Pantones



Color Comparisons

Because you're probably curious:





GB Info

The GB will run from June 14 to July 14 and is estimated to ship in Q2 2022.

Worldwide: KBDFans
US: ThocKeys
CAN: DeskHero
UK: Proto[Typist]
EU: KEYGEM
SWE: I/O Keyboards
NOR: Tastatur (Mekanisk)
SEA: Monokei
OCE: DailyClack

Additionally, the cable is available on NerdCables.





Core Kits

Base

Covers everything from TKL down to 60%, including UK ISO, Alice support, F13, and Mac bottom row swaps



Dalecarlian Runes

These are a late version of the runic script, having evolved from Elder Futhark to Younger Futhark to Medieval Runes to finally, these. They were in use in the Swedish province of Dalarna until the early 20th century and were mainly used to transcribe the Elfdalian language and to inscribe names and ownership marks on various objects. As such, it has been designed for full use with the Swedish ISO layout.



Numpad



Nomad

Covers most ortho and staggered 40s layouts. All space keys are convex.



Spacebars

All keys are convex



Accents

A more muted (and expanded) take on the classic CMYK mods



Novelty Accents





Additional Language Support Kits

NorDeIc

Covers Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, German, and Icelandic layouts



Français

Covers French AZERTY for France and Belgium



Ibérica

Covers Spanish and Portuguese for both EU and Latin American layouts



Typist

A Colevrak+ kit covering Dvorak, Colemak, Colemak DH & DHm, Norman, Carpalx QGMLWY, QWPR, and Wide Mod





Deskmat





Narwhal Kei Cap Artisan

This will be made in brass with a light gunmetal PVD finish:





Cable by Nerd Cables





Renders

Aki-S by senryo





M60-A by RAMA







F1-8X by Geonworks





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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 15 June 2021, 08:23:09 »
Approved :thumb:

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 15 June 2021, 08:49:54 »
Here is a picture of the actual color standards that will be used. Taken near a window with indirect sunlight. Partly cloudy today in Brooklyn.

« Last Edit: Tue, 15 June 2021, 10:35:02 by Fredington »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 15 June 2021, 14:00:51 »
In for Base + Fr + Numpad + Accent  ;)
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 15 June 2021, 14:40:38 »
Waiting on those rune renders before pulling the trigger, but planning on getting at least base + 40s + novelties regardless!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 15 June 2021, 16:28:42 »
Love the colorway, the novelties, the deskmat and the artisan! I'm in! Now just to decide whether also to grab the Nomad 40s kit as I dont actually have a board planned for this...

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 15 June 2021, 23:16:05 »
In for base + runics + novelty accents. Been keeping an eye on this one and pretty excited to see how it goes.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #7 on: Wed, 16 June 2021, 06:33:18 »
Base + Ibérica + Accents here :thumb:

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #8 on: Wed, 16 June 2021, 08:59:23 »
New rune renders on a PC Tengu:






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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // New Renders with Runes
« Reply #9 on: Wed, 16 June 2021, 10:02:12 »
In for Base + Ibérica + Numpad + Accents!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #10 on: Wed, 16 June 2021, 12:08:23 »
New rune renders on a PC Tengu:
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That's really beautiful, i'm in love with this set  :)
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #11 on: Thu, 17 June 2021, 20:46:46 »
New rune renders on a PC Tengu:

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Oh this looks fantastic! Really knocked it out of the park with this project, imo.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12
« Reply #12 on: Thu, 17 June 2021, 21:18:04 »
That's really beautiful, i'm in love with this set  :)

Oh this looks fantastic! Really knocked it out of the park with this project, imo.

TYVM!  ;D

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // New Renders with Runes
« Reply #13 on: Mon, 21 June 2021, 01:52:46 »
Can't wait to see 1st week stats  ;D

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // New Renders with Runes
« Reply #14 on: Mon, 21 June 2021, 06:01:31 »
Hi ! I think you should link the GB thread on top of the first IC thread post, as many do.
Please think about ISO users, add a split left shift to your "alice style" keyboards

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50
« Reply #15 on: Tue, 22 June 2021, 10:38:36 »
Week 1 Update:

We are slightly over 50% to MOQ on the keycaps and about 34% to MOQ on the artisan. Some vendors have not reported. Overall, a pretty good start!


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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #16 on: Tue, 22 June 2021, 10:40:11 »
What is MOQ for the "Français" ? Hop everything will be product  :)
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #17 on: Tue, 22 June 2021, 11:34:58 »
What is MOQ for the "Français" ? Hop everything will be product  :)

Nice thing with ePBT is : MOQ is only on base kit, no MOQ on child kits. So everything is produced or nothing is produced.
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #18 on: Tue, 22 June 2021, 12:35:51 »
Nice thing with ePBT is : MOQ is only on base kit, no MOQ on child kits. So everything is produced or nothing is produced.

Thanks, that's great !

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #19 on: Tue, 22 June 2021, 12:44:50 »

Edit: ends 14 July
« Last Edit: Fri, 09 July 2021, 20:12:43 by dvorcol »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #20 on: Fri, 25 June 2021, 06:22:17 »
Thanks for the update :)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #21 on: Fri, 02 July 2021, 15:33:11 »
Any news on how much % sold?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #22 on: Sun, 04 July 2021, 13:22:22 »
I hope it’s almost funded

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #23 on: Sun, 04 July 2021, 13:49:11 »
Same curious on an update.
I am not worried about the base kit or the accents kits but I was really excited for the Narwhal Kei Cap.

Is it on track to making it?
       

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #24 on: Mon, 05 July 2021, 01:56:51 »
Same here ! I would like to have some updates about how the MOQ of base kit is going... I love this set I really want it to be produced  ;D

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #25 on: Mon, 05 July 2021, 14:39:56 »
I hope it’s almost funded

Any news on how much % sold?

Same curious on an update.
I am not worried about the base kit or the accents kits but I was really excited for the Narwhal Kei Cap.

Is it on track to making it?

Same here ! I would like to have some updates about how the MOQ of base kit is going... I love this set I really want it to be produced  ;D

This isn't an official vendor statement but I'm not too worried about MOQ as we are over 80% funded. Dvorcol will be posting an update shortly.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #26 on: Mon, 05 July 2021, 17:26:54 »

Edit: ends 14 July
« Last Edit: Fri, 09 July 2021, 20:12:24 by dvorcol »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #27 on: Tue, 06 July 2021, 08:08:39 »
Is it good ? I mean do you think it will achieve MOQ ?
This is the first group buy I join so I don't really know how to interpret the numbers. 🤣
(I know that only base kit (+ artisan and deskmat) has to achieve MOQ)
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #28 on: Tue, 06 July 2021, 11:52:32 »
Yes, at this point, the base kit should reach the MOQ

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #30 on: Tue, 06 July 2021, 13:32:22 »
Fingers crossed .... then  there will be the wait  :eek:  :))

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 12 // 50% to MOQ (Week 1)
« Reply #31 on: Tue, 06 July 2021, 13:44:54 »
Maybe some spam on reddit will do the rest  ;D


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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #33 on: Fri, 09 July 2021, 00:46:04 »
How is it that this slipped entirely under my radar?

No doubt because there are so many group-buy at the moment that it is difficult to follow them all.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #34 on: Fri, 09 July 2021, 04:01:29 »
How is it that this slipped entirely under my radar?

You arrived just in time actually 😉
You know what to do now ! If you can of course

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #35 on: Fri, 09 July 2021, 04:27:06 »
How is it that this slipped entirely under my radar?

Just in time to buy some kits and a Narwhal Kei Cap Artisan, I insist on that last one ;)
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #36 on: Fri, 09 July 2021, 04:55:51 »
Awesome set, I've put in my order  :thumb:

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #37 on: Fri, 09 July 2021, 06:44:06 »
We, french and belgium people, are so thankful for your order  ;D

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #38 on: Fri, 09 July 2021, 13:40:41 »
Everyone  advertise on your country discords!  :cool:

Is it 12 July or 14 July? title says 14. in post says 12.
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #39 on: Fri, 09 July 2021, 18:06:59 »
Everyone  advertise on your country discords!  :cool:

Is it 12 July or 14 July? title says 14. in post says 12.

It will run until the 14th.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #40 on: Sun, 11 July 2021, 10:59:49 »
did we reach moq yet?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #41 on: Sun, 11 July 2021, 12:50:49 »
Hope so!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #42 on: Sun, 11 July 2021, 20:08:51 »
Hope so!

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did we reach moq yet?

Yes, MOQ has been met. No need to worry.
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // 80% to MOQ
« Reply #43 on: Mon, 12 July 2021, 01:20:26 »
Hope so!

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did we reach moq yet?

Yes, MOQ has been met. No need to worry.

Great news !  :eek:

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met
« Reply #44 on: Mon, 12 July 2021, 07:00:50 »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met
« Reply #45 on: Mon, 12 July 2021, 11:03:10 »
I have a question, why ePBT sets that went to GB after this are gonna be produced before? It's because they "signed the deal" and went to que before this set even that your GB was earlier than them?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met
« Reply #46 on: Mon, 12 July 2021, 11:22:16 »
First build for me, bought Base + Français + Novelty accents. It was SO HARD to find an ISO-Fr set ;-;
And BOOM i chanced upon this beautiful one. Can't wait!!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met
« Reply #47 on: Mon, 12 July 2021, 12:00:51 »
I have a question, why ePBT sets that went to GB after this are gonna be produced before? It's because they "signed the deal" and went to que before this set even that your GB was earlier than them?

I generally prefer to quote a more conservative ETA.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met
« Reply #48 on: Mon, 12 July 2021, 13:36:01 »
I have a question, why ePBT sets that went to GB after this are gonna be produced before? It's because they "signed the deal" and went to que before this set even that your GB was earlier than them?

I generally prefer to quote a more conservative ETA.

Yeah lot of variables are in place to build the timeline (but
Quote
we must protect the sacred timeline
) like ePBT Be The One set has now ~1 month delay from kbdfans website. Let's hope supplies and Covid situation in China will be in a better and smoother path for this set ...

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - Last Call!
« Reply #49 on: Wed, 14 July 2021, 06:48:36 »
Just a friendly reminder that if you've been interested in this set, we're entering the last several hours of this GB!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - LAST CALL!
« Reply #50 on: Sun, 18 July 2021, 22:41:54 »
Oh I just noticed this hit MOQ. NIIIICE

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - LAST CALL!
« Reply #51 on: Mon, 19 July 2021, 03:45:21 »
Oh I just noticed this hit MOQ. NIIIICE
Sweet!!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - LAST CALL!
« Reply #52 on: Mon, 19 July 2021, 03:48:42 »
 :thumb:
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #53 on: Wed, 21 July 2021, 16:17:22 »
Any info on how many sold? Just curious.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #54 on: Thu, 22 July 2021, 16:53:58 »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #55 on: Fri, 23 July 2021, 10:56:10 »
 :thumb:

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #56 on: Sun, 29 August 2021, 05:50:27 »
The F and J.

Is it a set of only barred and a set of only scooped?

Ive seen some homings have both barred and scooped together.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #57 on: Sun, 29 August 2021, 08:24:56 »
I think this set contains barred and scooped.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #58 on: Fri, 24 September 2021, 01:15:57 »
How is the project going since end of group-buy. Are you in samples steps ?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #59 on: Fri, 01 October 2021, 08:47:04 »
How is the project going since end of group-buy. Are you in samples steps ?

Please see response from Wei:


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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #60 on: Fri, 01 October 2021, 08:49:12 »
Thanks for the information ! So wait and see :)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #61 on: Fri, 01 October 2021, 10:43:39 »
Thanks hoping the best for timeframe  :confused:

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #62 on: Tue, 28 December 2021, 23:23:15 »
Wondering if you have any news since the last update  ;D

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // GB Closed
« Reply #63 on: Fri, 31 December 2021, 14:28:46 »
Wondering if you have any news since the last update  ;D

Samples will be shipped out to me on Monday.
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // GB Closed
« Reply #64 on: Sat, 01 January 2022, 08:11:43 »
It's a great new  :thumb:

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #65 on: Mon, 10 January 2022, 11:31:33 »
Small update regarding color samples:

2 out of 8 colors have been approved in the 1st round, so a 2nd round for the remaining 6 has been requested.

I tried to get this ball rolling before the GB last year, but unfortunately they are just getting to these now.

Thanks for your patience.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #66 on: Tue, 11 January 2022, 14:41:50 »
Small update regarding color samples:

2 out of 8 colors have been approved in the 1st round, so a 2nd round for the remaining 6 has been requested.

I tried to get this ball rolling before the GB last year, but unfortunately they are just getting to these now.

Thanks for your patience.

can we get some pics on the samples? :)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #67 on: Tue, 11 January 2022, 15:06:37 »
I am so pumped for this

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #68 on: Thu, 13 January 2022, 23:46:37 »
go

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #69 on: Fri, 14 January 2022, 04:09:28 »
west

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #70 on: Sat, 05 February 2022, 07:27:58 »
Any updates with the samples ?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #71 on: Thu, 17 February 2022, 13:27:48 »
Guessing  olympics + chineese new year = no samples  :confused:

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #72 on: Thu, 17 February 2022, 14:11:24 »
Guessing  olympics + chineese new year = no samples  :confused:

Yes, things are generally slow out of China this time of year, but I did talk to Wei the other day and they are working on the next round.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #73 on: Thu, 10 March 2022, 14:39:18 »
Any news on the samples?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #74 on: Tue, 22 March 2022, 11:21:37 »
Any progress on samples or updates on artisan caps?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 1st Round Samples
« Reply #75 on: Thu, 24 March 2022, 22:13:04 »
Second round samples arrived last Friday. I've been kind of stewing over them ever since. Overall, they're much improved from the first round and quite close to the Pantone chips. In fact, I was tempted to approve them, which might have worked if this were say...a three color set. Considering all the colors together however, the effect is different enough from what was intended to warrant another round. I know this is not what you all wanted to hear, but I think the end result will be worth it. Thank you again for your patience.
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #76 on: Thu, 24 March 2022, 22:17:23 »
Worth it! Thanks for the update

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #77 on: Fri, 25 March 2022, 02:11:24 »
Thanks for keeping us informed :)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #78 on: Fri, 25 March 2022, 11:12:06 »
Better to wait and get better set than a Cyberpunk 2077 thingy. :D

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #79 on: Sun, 27 March 2022, 02:41:40 »
Yes, we are in no rush, quality matters more than a quick date.  :thumb:

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #80 on: Wed, 30 March 2022, 01:03:38 »
Perfectly happy to wait for as long as you feel is necessary. Thank you for keeping us updated!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #81 on: Sat, 16 April 2022, 07:25:26 »
Take all the time you need!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #82 on: Sat, 16 April 2022, 14:15:05 »
inb4 Q4 2035 :D

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #83 on: Sat, 16 April 2022, 14:50:08 »
Please think about ISO users, add a split left shift to your "alice style" keyboards

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #84 on: Thu, 21 April 2022, 01:06:13 »
Almost a month since your last reply, any news on this? Still aiming for Q2? I guess if it's yes, it will be late late Q2 almost Q3 since all the delays.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #85 on: Mon, 25 April 2022, 06:14:09 »
Just saw this on KBDfans gGB updates, 400c not approved Re-do (2022-04-23)
Any one know waht the 400c means?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #86 on: Mon, 25 April 2022, 07:14:51 »
Just saw this on KBDfans gGB updates, 400c not approved Re-do (2022-04-23)
Any one know waht the 400c means?

400c is the Pantone color he chose for the modifiers.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #87 on: Mon, 25 April 2022, 07:36:34 »
Just saw this on KBDfans gGB updates, 400c not approved Re-do (2022-04-23)
Any one know waht the 400c means?

400c is the Pantone color he chose for the modifiers.

Oh thanks, anywhere I can find the pantone colors for the novelties?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #88 on: Mon, 25 April 2022, 07:59:27 »
Just saw this on KBDfans gGB updates, 400c not approved Re-do (2022-04-23)
Any one know waht the 400c means?

400c is the Pantone color he chose for the modifiers.

Oh thanks, anywhere I can find the pantone colors for the novelties?

Here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113356.msg3059073#msg3059073

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #89 on: Mon, 25 April 2022, 10:19:05 »
Just saw this on KBDfans gGB updates, 400c not approved Re-do (2022-04-23)
Any one know waht the 400c means?

400c is the Pantone color he chose for the modifiers.

Oh thanks, anywhere I can find the pantone colors for the novelties?

Here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113356.msg3059073#msg3059073

Oh sorry, I feel ashamed, I check the IC and the GB but not the comments following the main post, thank's again!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #90 on: Sun, 01 May 2022, 20:26:34 »
R2 sample arrived, sent to designer, waiting for reply.(2022-04-29)

I guess we'll have to wait atleast one or two more weeks to know if we go forward or not yet.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // 2nd Round Samples
« Reply #91 on: Mon, 09 May 2022, 12:24:58 »
[Update]

The newest round of color samples have been approved. So as of now, all plastic colors have been approved (7 out of 8 ). I am just waiting to see one final round of samples with the legend color, which I don't anticipate being as difficult to match as the plastic has been (fingers crossed).

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
« Reply #92 on: Mon, 09 May 2022, 13:11:54 »
Thanks for update :)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
« Reply #93 on: Mon, 09 May 2022, 14:38:14 »
This sure ain't quick!

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Don't just stare at it ...

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
« Reply #94 on: Tue, 10 May 2022, 02:37:44 »
Thanks for keeping us up to date :)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
« Reply #95 on: Wed, 15 June 2022, 02:55:55 »
Any news of the sample kit ?

All samples approved! Make samples of all kit. (2022-05-10)

https://kbdfans.com/a/groupbuyupdates

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
« Reply #96 on: Sat, 18 June 2022, 02:51:41 »
Any news of the sample kit ?

All samples approved! Make samples of all kit. (2022-05-10)

https://kbdfans.com/a/groupbuyupdates

KBD just posted this
Sample of all kits done, confirming with the designer (2022-06-18)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
« Reply #97 on: Sun, 19 June 2022, 20:32:45 »
I am very interested in epbt key caps, but usually they take a long time to make. Maybe I prefer stock

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // All Plastic Colors Approved, Waiting on Legends
« Reply #98 on: Mon, 20 June 2022, 12:00:58 »
I am very interested in epbt key caps, but usually they take a long time to make. Maybe I prefer stock

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Please think about ISO users, add a split left shift to your "alice style" keyboards

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Pre
« Reply #99 on: Wed, 22 June 2022, 14:27:35 »
[Update]

Received pre-production keycap samples from KBDFans. Everything looks to be in order. Legend color has been approved. I will be giving them the green light for production.

Please enjoy some pictures and excuse my lack of photography skills:




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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #100 on: Wed, 22 June 2022, 18:15:43 »
Finally, looking good!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #101 on: Wed, 22 June 2022, 23:08:20 »
Oh man, the samples are looking GOOD. Excited!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Pre
« Reply #102 on: Thu, 23 June 2022, 06:06:34 »
[Update]

Received pre-production keycap samples from KBDFans. Everything looks to be in order. Legend color has been approved. I will be giving them the green light for production.

Please enjoy some pictures and excuse my lack of photography skills:

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Nice samples! One question. Is the F button both scooped and barred together?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #103 on: Thu, 23 June 2022, 06:07:21 »
Puuuumped. Any idea what this means for expected delivery schedule?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Pre
« Reply #104 on: Thu, 23 June 2022, 08:00:26 »
[Update]

Received pre-production keycap samples from KBDFans. Everything looks to be in order. Legend color has been approved. I will be giving them the green light for production.

Please enjoy some pictures and excuse my lack of photography skills:

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Nice samples! One question. Is the F button both scooped and barred together?

Yes, they have every combination of homing key imaginable. Production will have the traditional one set scooped and one set barred.

Puuuumped. Any idea what this means for expected delivery schedule?

No ETA yet unfortunately.

Offline NightFox99

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #105 on: Thu, 30 June 2022, 04:13:21 »
Contacted kbdfans, they said they're waiting news from the factory. Nothing new

Offline ale210

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - Last Call!
« Reply #106 on: Mon, 11 July 2022, 05:44:16 »
Just a friendly reminder that if you've been interested in this set, we're entering the last several hours of this GB!

Hi friend,

I lost this GB, my bad. I've very insterested in this GB (in specially the Spanish extras), how I can stay in touch in if case there extras? Do you have Discord?

Regards!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - Last Call!
« Reply #107 on: Mon, 18 July 2022, 16:15:28 »
Just a friendly reminder that if you've been interested in this set, we're entering the last several hours of this GB!

Hi friend,

I lost this GB, my bad. I've very insterested in this GB (in specially the Spanish extras), how I can stay in touch in if case there extras? Do you have Discord?

Regards!

I do not have a Discord, but keep an eye on the vendors for extras once the set delivers!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - Last Call!
« Reply #108 on: Fri, 22 July 2022, 05:51:27 »
Please think about ISO users, add a split left shift to your "alice style" keyboards

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #109 on: Tue, 26 July 2022, 10:47:38 »
The samples look amazing !!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #110 on: Sun, 14 August 2022, 15:25:28 »


Can you take some pictures with keycaps on boards with different colors? Doesnt need to  fill whole board. Just wanna see how it matches. :)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // June 14 to July 14 // MOQ Met - Last Call!
« Reply #111 on: Thu, 25 August 2022, 01:26:40 »
Just a friendly reminder that if you've been interested in this set, we're entering the last several hours of this GB!

Hi friend,

I lost this GB, my bad. I've very insterested in this GB (in specially the Spanish extras), how I can stay in touch in if case there extras? Do you have Discord?

Regards!

I do not have a Discord, but keep an eye on the vendors for extras once the set delivers!

Thanks anyway I really need this set haha

Regards!

Offline Ursäkta?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #112 on: Mon, 29 August 2022, 07:50:39 »
any idea how long it takes from the point it is queued for production, looked a couple of other ePBT seemed to be around 6 months, anyone has experience on that?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #113 on: Tue, 06 September 2022, 10:33:20 »
Probably the end of this year ?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #114 on: Sat, 17 September 2022, 20:40:20 »
For those interested, from the manufacturer directly:

QC and packaging will be starting next week (2022-09-17)

Seems like it's gettin' closer!

Offline Ursäkta?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #115 on: Mon, 19 September 2022, 04:19:14 »
Probably the end of this year ?

okay thanks!


For those interested, from the manufacturer directly:

QC and packaging will be starting next week (2022-09-17)

Seems like it's gettin' closer!

What is QC if I may ask?

Offline Ursäkta?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #116 on: Mon, 19 September 2022, 04:19:34 »
Probably the end of this year ?

okay thanks!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #117 on: Mon, 19 September 2022, 04:24:23 »

What is QC if I may ask?

QC = Quality Check

Offline Ursäkta?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #118 on: Mon, 19 September 2022, 05:33:04 »

What is QC if I may ask?

QC = Quality Check

thanks! So that means production has been done and they just need to quality check? that is nice!
Was expecting something similar to "Production in progress (2022-04-01)" to pop up before.
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #119 on: Fri, 14 October 2022, 02:04:32 »
Update from KBD:

Some keys need to be reproduced (2022-10-14)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Legend color approved, green light for production
« Reply #120 on: Sat, 22 October 2022, 21:35:56 »
Update from KBD:

Some keys need to be reproduced (2022-10-14)

Yes, it was discovered after some QC that some keys needed to be remade. My sincerest apologies for the delay, but we're making every effort to make sure we get it right.

I've taken the opportunity to correct a couple legends in the Nomad kit, specifically the R2 (R3 in GMK) 1.25u Control and 1.5u Function keys were converted to icons to match the R2 1.75u Control key in the Base kit.



I'll update again when I have a concrete completion date, but it seems like KBDFans has been pretty good with the updates on their website, so you might hear it from them before me.

Thank you for your continued patience.
« Last Edit: Sat, 22 October 2022, 21:53:47 by Fredington »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
« Reply #121 on: Sun, 23 October 2022, 05:47:25 »
Thank you for the news!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
« Reply #122 on: Mon, 07 November 2022, 17:20:46 »
Thanks for keeping us updated! Also, does this mean that fulfillment would most likely be Q1 2023?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
« Reply #123 on: Mon, 07 November 2022, 20:19:53 »
Thanks for keeping us updated! Also, does this mean that fulfillment would most likely be Q1 2023?

Possibly. Unfortunately, ePBT is currently being affected by China's zero-Covid policy and the resultant shutdowns, and it's impossible to say right now when they'll be able to resume operations.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
« Reply #124 on: Tue, 22 November 2022, 06:07:10 »
Keygem (EU Vendor) updated me for the first time since the GB started months ago with a DHL tracking number, why?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
« Reply #125 on: Tue, 22 November 2022, 06:18:59 »
I just received an update from the EU vendor (Keygem) about the shipment of the set :)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
« Reply #126 on: Tue, 22 November 2022, 06:54:33 »
Me too, Waow  !
On keygem, a DHL tracking  :)

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
« Reply #127 on: Tue, 22 November 2022, 10:38:33 »
Scandi has arrived at some vendors and shipments have begun!

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Some keys being remade
« Reply #128 on: Mon, 28 November 2022, 04:39:18 »
Scandi has arrived at some vendors and shipments have begun!

Can you please post a photo of diffèrent sets under normal light conditions ?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
« Reply #129 on: Mon, 28 November 2022, 04:43:50 »
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
« Reply #130 on: Mon, 28 November 2022, 05:15:01 »
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Thank you ! Can you maybe post more close-up images of the set. Really would like to see the print quality. Compred to GMK how would you describe it ?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
« Reply #131 on: Mon, 28 November 2022, 08:40:06 »
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Hi there,

Yes, after KEYGEM started shipping these out, we were informed by KBDFans that the replacement keys had not been completed. I have no idea why they decided to 1) ship out an incomplete set and 2) not inform the vendors that the set was incomplete. The keys you're referring to are part of the group that needs to be made/remade. KEYGEM and any other vendors who have already shipped out the sets will send out the replacement keys once they've been completed. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience. It really is a baffling situation to me.
« Last Edit: Mon, 28 November 2022, 08:51:34 by Fredington »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
« Reply #132 on: Mon, 28 November 2022, 08:54:46 »
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Yes, after KEYGEM started shipping these out, we were informed by KBDFans that the replacement keys had not been completed. I have no idea why they decided to 1) ship out an incomplete set and 2) not inform the vendors that the set was incomplete. The keys you're referring to are part of the group that needs to be made/remade. KEYGEM and any other vendors who have already shipped out the sets will send out the replacement keys once they've been completed. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience. It really is a baffling situation to me.


That happens. But otherwise looks like the printing quality is good; I would like just to see a close shoots before I buy, especially the azerty kit. Thanks in advance


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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
« Reply #133 on: Mon, 28 November 2022, 09:14:53 »
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Hi there,

Yes, after KEYGEM started shipping these out, we were informed by KBDFans that the replacement keys had not been completed. I have no idea why they decided to 1) ship out an incomplete set and 2) not inform the vendors that the set was incomplete. The keys you're referring to are part of the group that needs to be made/remade. KEYGEM and any other vendors who have already shipped out the sets will send out the replacement keys once they've been completed. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience. It really is a baffling situation to me.

No worries at all! I am happy with my set and how it turned out  :)

So for the base kit... 1u Fn and 1.25u Meta need to be made, and the duplicated keys are just a mistake made by kbdfans/epbt ?

I guess KEYGEM is already aware of this, but I will reach out to them just in case.

Thanks!
« Last Edit: Mon, 28 November 2022, 09:47:37 by ivanoban »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
« Reply #134 on: Mon, 28 November 2022, 09:23:49 »
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Yes, after KEYGEM started shipping these out, we were informed by KBDFans that the replacement keys had not been completed. I have no idea why they decided to 1) ship out an incomplete set and 2) not inform the vendors that the set was incomplete. The keys you're referring to are part of the group that needs to be made/remade. KEYGEM and any other vendors who have already shipped out the sets will send out the replacement keys once they've been completed. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience. It really is a baffling situation to me.


That happens. But otherwise looks like the printing quality is good; I would like just to see a close shoots before I buy, especially the azerty kit. Thanks in advance

I don't have an azerty kit but the overall printing quality is good:
https://imgur.com/a/CShsAmh

Don't use my photo as reference for colors as I have very poor light conditions.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #135 on: Mon, 28 November 2022, 10:42:51 »




This is what I received. Didn't know about what they did about sending an uncompleted set, oh well... Atleast they're gonna send it eventually, I hope...

So far quality seems ok. I feel like I received different duplicated keys unlike @ivanoban? I don't see a duplicated F13 or the '- - -' one. But I have Pgdown 4 TIMES?, delete 2 times, ... And I have a 1u Fn.

Also the dark brown Fn which was supposed to be Meta.
« Last Edit: Mon, 28 November 2022, 10:47:14 by MiguelFg »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #136 on: Mon, 28 November 2022, 11:32:31 »
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This is what I received. Didn't know about what they did about sending an uncompleted set, oh well... Atleast they're gonna send it eventually, I hope...

So far quality seems ok. I feel like I received different duplicated keys unlike @ivanoban? I don't see a duplicated F13 or the '- - -' one. But I have Pgdown 4 TIMES?, delete 2 times, ... And I have a 1u Fn.

Also the dark brown Fn which was supposed to be Meta.


Your x2 Delete keys are fine 'cause they're for different rows (r4 and r3), but you have one duplicated PgDn, the set just includes 3 for r3, r2 and r1.

Hmm, here is my base kit: https://imgur.com/a/N9uftU5 Then I guess they've also did a poor sorting process as my 1u Fn is missing. My numpad and spacebar kits seem fine.
« Last Edit: Mon, 28 November 2022, 11:39:47 by ivanoban »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #137 on: Mon, 28 November 2022, 12:23:23 »
Your x2 Delete keys are fine 'cause they're for different rows (r4 and r3), but you have one duplicated PgDn, the set just includes 3 for r3, r2 and r1.

Hmm, here is my base kit: https://imgur.com/a/N9uftU5 Then I guess they've also did a poor sorting process as my 1u Fn is missing. My numpad and spacebar kits seem fine.

That sucks. But if he said that they are replacing the keys that you don't have, maybe my Fn was good but yours was bad and they are remaking it? Like some came out good but others don't so they are being made again or something. I don't know, seems like unprofessional to send different sets of the same product if that's the case.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments starting to go out to buyers
« Reply #138 on: Tue, 29 November 2022, 03:56:07 »
I just received my set from Keygem and I see some changes from the original renders:

I don't see the 1u Fn key and the 1.25u Meta is now a 1.25 Fn key... are these correct ?
I've also received duplicated keys for the F13, End, B, stepped caps lock and the marked key in the below image:

https://imgur.com/a/036lFPE

Can you please carify if the duplicated keys are there because of the QC issues you mentioned in a previous post ? I don't see any obvious flaws in any of them.

Yes, after KEYGEM started shipping these out, we were informed by KBDFans that the replacement keys had not been completed. I have no idea why they decided to 1) ship out an incomplete set and 2) not inform the vendors that the set was incomplete. The keys you're referring to are part of the group that needs to be made/remade. KEYGEM and any other vendors who have already shipped out the sets will send out the replacement keys once they've been completed. Sorry for the confusion/inconvenience. It really is a baffling situation to me.


That happens. But otherwise looks like the printing quality is good; I would like just to see a close shoots before I buy, especially the azerty kit. Thanks in advance

I don't have an azerty kit but the overall printing quality is good:
https://imgur.com/a/CShsAmh

Don't use my photo as reference for colors as I have very poor light conditions.

Thank you very much. The quality is good indeed. It's not as thin as GMK but one of the best "azerty-including" sets out there. More or less the same print quality as 21Kb, maybe slightly better.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #139 on: Tue, 29 November 2022, 04:02:39 »
Any news?
I see people start getting their kits? Is there any issues with the NorDe kits?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #140 on: Tue, 29 November 2022, 04:08:27 »
Yesterday I put the Sandi keyset on my Discipline. Here some photo:

I try to add more photos later:
https://imgur.com/a/wqifRbZ

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #141 on: Tue, 29 November 2022, 07:18:46 »
Yesterday I put the Sandi keyset on my Discipline. Here some photo:

I try to add more photos later:
https://imgur.com/a/wqifRbZ

Thank you, very nice keeb and keycaps. I just wish the legends were slightly thinner...

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #142 on: Thu, 01 December 2022, 08:57:09 »
Okay, what keys did have to be remade? Just so I can understand why my kit is delayed... Was it any of the base kit or NorDe? If not, why haven't those been sent out?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #143 on: Thu, 01 December 2022, 12:30:33 »
I received my set from keygem, and it's missing two keys, R1 1u Delete and R4 1u Fn, I hope they can sort it out... I really need those keys, and this is the only es-es set that I have  :(

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #144 on: Thu, 01 December 2022, 15:39:38 »
I received my set from keygem, and it's missing two keys, R1 1u Delete and R4 1u Fn, I hope they can sort it out... I really need those keys, and this is the only es-es set that I have  :(

Sheesh.  Bad caps to be missing.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #145 on: Mon, 05 December 2022, 10:34:39 »
The kitting here and on the IC shows Meta 1.25 keys. The kitting @ kbdfans and Keygem shows Fn 1.25 keys.
When was it changed ?

Please think about ISO users, add a split left shift to your "alice style" keyboards

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #146 on: Mon, 12 December 2022, 14:20:22 »
Received my kit in the mail. It looks like there may be an issue with the stepped caps lock key not being aligned. Did anyone encounter this issue?
Photo example:

294250-0

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #147 on: Mon, 12 December 2022, 14:28:52 »
Received my kit in the mail. It looks like there may be an issue with the stepped caps lock key not being aligned. Did anyone encounter this issue?
Photo example:

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Oh man.  That's a stinker.  Hope we can get that cap remade if that's the case with all of them.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #148 on: Mon, 12 December 2022, 14:40:54 »
The alignment issue affected my stepped caps and control keys so (unfortunately) it may be broader than a one off issue.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #149 on: Mon, 12 December 2022, 15:46:26 »
The alignment issue affected my stepped caps and control keys so (unfortunately) it may be broader than a one off issue.

Well, I guess we know now that these are using new molds (or possibly new factory).  Do they feel the same in texture to other ePBT sets?
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #150 on: Tue, 13 December 2022, 03:44:59 »
Received my kit in the mail. It looks like there may be an issue with the stepped caps lock key not being aligned. Did anyone encounter this issue?
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same here...

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #151 on: Tue, 13 December 2022, 11:53:24 »
Mine is a little less twisted but still... and the gap with the right key is bigger than with GMK keycaps, makes it ugly.

GMK Beta for reference :



Some Scandi keys on the same keyboard :





edit: Same problem on Winter Breath, no problem on Be The One
« Last Edit: Tue, 13 December 2022, 12:09:37 by Adelscott »
Please think about ISO users, add a split left shift to your "alice style" keyboards

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #152 on: Tue, 13 December 2022, 14:05:17 »
Ugh, same here, my stepped caps is misaligned. I hadn't test it before because I'm missing some keycaps...

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #153 on: Tue, 13 December 2022, 14:33:39 »
Received my kit in the mail. It looks like there may be an issue with the stepped caps lock key not being aligned. Did anyone encounter this issue?
Photo example:

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Apart from the alignment issue, is your stepped caps arrow pointing up ? it should be pointing down.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #154 on: Tue, 13 December 2022, 16:23:13 »
same here, stepped caps (up and down arrow, I have both...) are not aligned and are too far to the left as on the pictures shown earlier
 

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #155 on: Tue, 13 December 2022, 17:19:28 »
Anybody received their Nerd Cables cable?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipments incomplete, replacement keys still being made
« Reply #156 on: Thu, 15 December 2022, 09:20:52 »
OK so the replacement keys have been completed and should be shipping out to vendors as we speak. Please see below for the exact keys that have been remade:

Base:


Nomad:


Français:


Ibérica:


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Additionally, regarding the Fn/Meta keys:

  • Unfortunately, I was unable to get the 1.25u Meta key remade. I'm not sure where the confusion on this came from, as the production template I gave them said Meta. Regardless, I take responsibility for this, as apparently I did pass them layouts during the GB that said Fn instead. Please accept my apology on this one.
  • There was initially some confusion over whether the 1u Fn key would be text or icon. KBDFans has informed me that they have included both.

To summarize, they have provided this picture to show which keys are included in each Base kit:



-------------------------------------------

That's all, folks. Thank you all for your patience and understanding during this process.

ATTENTION: If you are missing keys outside of the ones mentioned above, please reach out to your vendor to get it sorted out.
« Last Edit: Thu, 15 December 2022, 09:43:51 by Fredington »

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #157 on: Sat, 17 December 2022, 00:15:29 »
How do these colors compare to crp?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #158 on: Sun, 08 January 2023, 14:33:00 »
Mine came in! The contrast between the alphas and mods is perhaps more subtle than it looks like the renders, but overall the set still looks great.



Due to the lighting the contrast looks even more washed out than it actually is. There's more contrast in different lighting conditions

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #159 on: Mon, 09 January 2023, 17:44:50 »
Do we need to reach out to our respective vendor to receive replacements or will they be sending them out automatically? In my case I ordered from KBD Fans

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #160 on: Thu, 12 January 2023, 08:43:51 »
Do we need to reach out to our respective vendor to receive replacements or will they be sending them out automatically? In my case I ordered from KBD Fans

Vendors will send out the replacement keys automatically. Some will be packaged together with the initial shipment. Other might ship them separately. KBDFans should be packaging them together I believe.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #161 on: Wed, 18 January 2023, 14:31:35 »
Super happy with the set, though the stepped capslock being unusable is kind of a bummer.
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #162 on: Fri, 20 January 2023, 07:20:45 »
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #163 on: Wed, 01 February 2023, 14:22:45 »
Anyone have any news on the Nerd Cables?

Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk


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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #164 on: Wed, 01 February 2023, 16:55:37 »
Anyone receive replacement keys? Still waiting to hear from KBDFans on mine.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #165 on: Thu, 02 February 2023, 17:00:58 »
Didn't receiving anything from Keygem yet. Waiting for an update on Discord
Please think about ISO users, add a split left shift to your "alice style" keyboards

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #166 on: Fri, 03 February 2023, 19:34:16 »
[Update]

So this past week, the vendors and I figured out that the replacement keys we've all been waiting for were, in fact, included with the initial shipments to vendors. Due to a lack of any communication regarding this fact, the we had been under the impression that they would be shipped at the later date. If they haven't already, all shipments that have been held thus far should be starting up in earnest. Apologies for the confusing last couple of months. Hopefully, the set will be in your hands soon.

Anyone receive replacement keys? Still waiting to hear from KBDFans on mine.

Please check your kits. KBDFans included the replacements in the initial shipments.

Offline Endeavour1934

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #167 on: Sat, 04 February 2023, 18:03:06 »
I got replacements included with the original kit, but both Caps Lock keys are the same, they are so crooked they touch the case, so they are unusable.

I contacted Keygem about it but didn't get any clear reply about this getting fixed. I'm a bit worried.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #168 on: Sun, 05 February 2023, 04:31:09 »
I got replacements included with the original kit, but both Caps Lock keys are the same, they are so crooked they touch the case, so they are unusable.

I contacted Keygem about it but didn't get any clear reply about this getting fixed. I'm a bit worried.

Same here

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #169 on: Sun, 05 February 2023, 11:35:57 »
I got my set from ThocKeys last week. I love the look of them.  As several have stated, the stepped caps and control keys are made inaccurately.  The key is shifted left so that cases with tight tolerances around the bezels will have issues with rubbing. 

Here’s the two problematic caps
296156-0296158-1

And you can see for comparison with ePBT ivory that is made correctly here:
296160-2
I put mine on an Alice style board to hide the effect 🤣.  You could also just use the non-stepped caps I suppose.

296162-3
I hope there will be a fix kit.  Love the colors and novelties of this one.
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Replacement keys complete and revealed
« Reply #170 on: Sun, 05 February 2023, 12:25:27 »
Please check your kits. KBDFans included the replacements in the initial shipments.

I checked my KBDFans shipment box again. I don't see the replacement keys so I don't think they were sent out with the initial shipment.

Offline MuffPi

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Received my kit in the mail. It looks like there may be an issue with the stepped caps lock key not being aligned. Did anyone encounter this issue?

I also encountered this issue. I contacted Keygem and was told that the designer is on talks with EPBT.

I hope we get an answer soon.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #172 on: Thu, 16 March 2023, 15:33:03 »
Yes, I sent an email to KBD Fans over a week ago but no response as of yet.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #173 on: Sat, 01 April 2023, 03:40:52 »
Received a stepped caps lock replacement key yesterday from Keygem. The key is OK now.
Please think about ISO users, add a split left shift to your "alice style" keyboards

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #174 on: Sat, 01 April 2023, 09:12:55 »
Good deal.  I did hear from a birdie that the replacement caps have been produced and are starting to ship out.  Hopefully everyone gets their caps fixed.  Lovely set 💕

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #175 on: Thu, 13 April 2023, 03:36:51 »
I got the replacement cap from keygem but it is still crooked. I was told that they contacted kbd again and sent them feedback but they are not sure if they will redo them a third time.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #176 on: Thu, 13 April 2023, 11:02:37 »
I got the replacement cap from keygem but it is still crooked. I was told that they contacted kbd again and sent them feedback but they are not sure if they will redo them a third time.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #177 on: Thu, 13 April 2023, 11:38:35 »
Very odd that they're having this problem. I've owned many ePBT sets and have never seen a crooked stem like this before. Shame

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #178 on: Thu, 13 April 2023, 13:59:27 »
I got the replacement cap from keygem but it is still crooked. I was told that they contacted kbd again and sent them feedback but they are not sure if they will redo them a third time.
Same here. I sent an email to keygem but I didn't get any reply.

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« Reply #179 on: Thu, 13 April 2023, 16:01:32 »
Very odd that they're having this problem. I've owned many ePBT sets and have never seen a crooked stem like this before. Shame

I'm not saying it's ideal at all, but if we end up with a crooked cap and can't get it fixed, I wonder if we could find a way to scrape out the stem a bit in one direction and add some shim material (probably tape) to correct the twist.  I'm not overly concerned with a slight twist (although it's not good), but I at least hope the stem is in the right spot so that the keycap can be installed on boards with tight tolerances around the bezel.
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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #180 on: Mon, 29 May 2023, 23:26:46 »
Anyone receive any replacements?

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #181 on: Tue, 30 May 2023, 03:19:02 »
Do we need to ask for a replacement, or will one come automatically ? (Prototypist customer)

Tappity tap tap tap

Don't just stare at it ...

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #182 on: Tue, 30 May 2023, 11:16:18 »
Not sure.  Tim from Thockeys replied back at the end of March saying the replacement caps had been made and were being shipped to them.  I assume that when they get replacement keys they will reach out to customers.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #183 on: Mon, 12 June 2023, 05:51:08 »
Loving Scandi. I wish I bought the novelty accents


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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #184 on: Wed, 19 July 2023, 21:54:21 »
Finally after months of waiting and customer service chats I received my stepped caps lock key from KBDFans. The stem offset was fixed however the stem is crooked so it's not aligned with the other keys  :mad:

Alas, I think I'm going to surrender and resolder the switch to acommodate the non-stepped caps key.

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #185 on: Wed, 19 July 2023, 22:11:45 »
Finally after months of waiting and customer service chats I received my stepped caps lock key from KBDFans. The stem offset was fixed however the stem is crooked so it's not aligned with the other keys  :mad:

Alas, I think I'm going to surrender and resolder the switch to acommodate the non-stepped caps key.

Mine is a bit crooked as well  :(

I might experiment and see if I can somehow heat and rotate the stem

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Re: [GB] ePBT Scandi // Shipping to buyers
« Reply #186 on: Thu, 20 July 2023, 01:14:38 »
Finally after months of waiting and customer service chats I received my stepped caps lock key from KBDFans. The stem offset was fixed however the stem is crooked so it's not aligned with the other keys  :mad:

Alas, I think I'm going to surrender and resolder the switch to acommodate the non-stepped caps key.

Mine is a bit crooked as well  :(

I might experiment and see if I can somehow heat and rotate the stem

I managed to fix all the crooked keycaps by doing the following steps:

- First heat the keycap with a hair dryer for 20 seconds or so (medium power, 2-3 inches away). I usually place the keycap face down on the bathroom sink and apply heat from above.
- Quickly grab the key in your hand (don't worry, it should be warm but not hot enough to burn you) and insert a thick phillips screwdriver on the stem and twist the keycap (do not apply too much force, just a bit) on the desired direction (clockwise or counterclockwise) for 5 seconds or so (don't overdo it or it will bend more than necessary - it's a tricky process and it takes some practice)
- Quickly cool/harden the keycap by submerging it in cold water, so it retains the current shape.
- Blow any residual water from the keycap and test it on the keyboard. Repeat the whole process if necessary. Some keycaps might take 3-4 attempts. After a week or two, you might notice the keycap has slightly gone backwards to the original shape, but just a tiny, tiny bit. This is normal.

Of course, do this at your own risk. You might ruin or destroy the keycap if you apply too much heat or if you twist it too hard. If you are planning to try this, it's better to start with less heat and less twisting, and if you can't see a positive result, then gradually increase both parameters on the next tries. You can also try first with a spare PBT keycap. My Scandi set had like 5 extra keycaps because it came with the defective/incorrect keycaps + the fixed ones. You could use those defective caps to try this process first before doing it to any important keycap.
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